DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing a Rock Loudspeaker from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble free use. Niles’ manufacturers the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. For a free full line catalog write to: Niles, Catalog Request, P.O. Box 160818, Miami, Fl 33116-0818 or check our website at www.nilesaudio.com.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 3 The RS5 series of weatherproof rock loudspeakers are designed to provide unparalleled listening satisfaction and GeoRealistic™ styling. The extraordinary sonic performance of the RS5 was achieved by harmonizing Niles' unique and proprietary technology with advances in cabinet assembly techniques. They are designed and built to withstand the environmental stresses placed on an outdoor loudspeaker.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 4 FEATURES & BENEFITS FEATURES & BENEFITS GeoRealistic™ Styling Traditionally, rock speakers have looked like ornaments and not like rocks. Each RS5 style has unique textures and colors that are fashioned after natural rocks. Shaped grilles match the features on the front of the rock, making them blend into the cabinet.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 5 ConeForward™ Design Most competitive rock speaker manufacturers mount their drivers from inside the cabinet. This moves the front of the driver inside the cabinet creating a tunnel for the driver to play through. This tunnel adversely affects the sound quality of the loudspeaker by making the loudspeaker sound “narrow” and “far away”.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.
1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 7 D=16 Feet (4.9 mm) 20 Feet (6.1 mm) DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 9.6 Feet (2.9 mm) 9.6 Feet (2.9 mm) 4.4 Feet (1.3 mm) D=16 Feet (4.9 mm) 20 Feet (6.1 mm) 4.4 Feet (1.3 mm) INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area of 28 feet by 20 feet and using stereo signals. Using our spacing rules as shown in Table 1, leads to the need for four speakers. The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 16 Feet (4.9 mm) Page 8 8 Feet (2.4 mm) D=16 Feet (4.9 mm) 30 Feet (9.1 mm) INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 8 Feet (2.4 mm) 10:06 AM Figure 3 Mono Coverage 4 speakers Figure 3 shows the difference in coverage area using the spacing rules for mono signals. Using the same four speakers as we did in Figure 1, we can increase our coverage area from 560 square feet (52 sq. meters) to 960 square feet (88.3 sq. meters), simply by using a mono source.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 9 • After calculating the length of cable needed for each speaker, use the furthest length cable to determine the gauge (thickness) of speaker wire to use: Maximum Distance Wire Gauge 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ft (18 m) 14 . . . . . . . . . . . .100 ft (30 m) 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .160 ft (50 m) • When running wires inside walls or outdoors, you should install your wires while conforming to your local building requirements and codes.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 10 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ZR-8630AV ZR-8630A V 1 2 3 4 5 + 6 7 8 9 10 – U N ER T 1 2 3 4 5 6 S EL ECT Figure 5 Two Zone Volume Control Wiring Volume controls provide flexibility and customization to make the system reliable and easy to use. Consult your local Niles’ dealer for more information about using volume controls.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 11 Run the speaker cable Determine the location of the amplifier that will power the loudspeakers. The amplifier should be located in an area that protects it from the weather. Refer to the amplifier installation instructions to ensure that the amplifier is not located in an area that does not meet its recommended operating environment.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 12 INSTALLATION 4. Connect one stripped end of the speaker cable coming from the amplifier to the RS5 connection cable’s red wire. To connect the two wires, twist the stripped ends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires. The material inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of the wire.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 13 2. Play some music with the amplifier or receiver set to Mono. 3. Stand so you are the same distance from each speaker and listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound. INSTALLATION 1. Point the speakers at each other, rather than at the area you want to cover. 4. Turn off the amplifier and reverse the connections on one speaker only. 5. Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume controls.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 14 INSTALLATION Installing the Security Bracket and Cable 1. With the loudspeaker in the proper location per the layout, turn the loudspeaker over so the bottom of the loudspeaker is facing you, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Bottom of Loudspeaker 2. Take the nylon security cable, supplied with the loudspeaker and fold it in half. Using the middle of the cable, feed it through the Security Attachment Eyelet as shown in Figure 8.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 15 INSTALLATION 4. Pull the ends of the security cable with the loops as tight as you can until the knot around the security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 Security Cable Connected and Tightened 5.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 16 INSTALLATION surface of the ground, as shown in Figure 13. 7. Pull on the security cable and verify that the stake is securely held in the ground. Upgraded Security Attachment Method (Optional) To perform this attachment method you will need the following items: 1. (1) Stainless Steel Eyebolt 2. (1) Concrete Anchor sized to the Stainless Steel Eyebolt 3. (1) Bag of Quikcrete – fast drying cement mix or equivalent 4.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 17 Aircraft Cable Eyelet INSTALLATION Rock Speaker Concrete Anchor Wire Rope Clamps Figure 14 Upgraded Security Attachment 8. Loop this end of the aircraft cable around the eyelet and back to the aircraft cable. Secure this end of the cable to the main aircraft cable with the wire rope clamp. The upgraded attachment should now look like Figure 14.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 18 OPERATION OPERATION Listening at Higher Volumes Outdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound and typically the ambient noise level is louder. This causes the system to require more power to achieve a reasonable listening level than it does when you are listening indoors. In addition, you are frequently further away from the loudspeaker. It is possible to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 19 Recommended Amplifier Power 10 to 100 Watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 70 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity 90 decibels for 2.83 Volts RMS of Pink Noise, measured at 1 Meter on Axis Wiring Requirements 2-conductor direct burial cable at the following sizes depending on longest length of cable required: Wire Gauge Maximum Distance 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ft (18 m) 14 . . . . . . . . . . . .
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 DETACH HERE PLEASE FILL OUT THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE, DETACH, AND MAIL TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P.O.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 22 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model Purchased_______________________________________ ________________________________________ Serial Number (if applicable)__________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year)_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ❑ Dr. ❑ Miss ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 23 DETACH HERE AND RETURN TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P.O. Box 160818 Miami, Florida 33116-0818 Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its rock loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase. This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations.
DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 24 Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 Tel: (305) 238-4373 Fax: (305) 238-0185 Printed in China © 2004 Niles Audio Corporation.
