Niles Audio SS-6 Speaker System User Manual
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1. aa Simple Connect up to four pairs Protection switch safeguards your push button of speakers receiver or amplifier even with all operation 4 pairs of speakers playing In On Out Off Niles SS 4 Ua NILES Niles Audio Corporation Miami Florida USA Corporation Mant Pi USA SPEAKER SPEAKER 3 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1 AMPLIFIER SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER 3 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1 ce coe 2086 ogo ooo ce O EESE Removable screwless connectors SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Operation There are two ways to use the SS 4 SS 6 You may play one pair of speakers at a time or play multiple pairs simultaneously If you intend to play more than one pair of speakers at the same time you will need to become familiar with the opera tion of the SS 4 SS 6 s Protection button Receiver CJ TUNER 94 9 il O Figure 2 5 15 Aa Wiring Diagram i a a Se ee ae es e HAHA coco n Niles SS 4 eO ie Olli eO oO e eO eO Speaker Speaker Speaker Speaker Pair 4 Pair 3 Pair 2 Pair 1 SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Installation 1 Select a convenient mounting location for the SS 4 SS 6 2 Run all the necessary wiring to the SS 4 SS 6 Label the wires for future reference See Figure 2 3 Locate the connector plugs and remove them if they are plugged in See Figure 2 4 S2. SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Balancing Speaker Volume The volume control on your receiver or amplifier serves as the master volume for all speaker pairs connected The volume level of the speakers may vary from room to room This is caused by several factors Two lesser factors are the size of the speaker and its efficiency The largest factor is the physical size of the room The best way to balance speaker volume is to equip each of the speaker pairs in your system with a Niles volume control The controls allow you to adjust the volume of each speaker pair individually If all the speaker pairs in your system are equipped with Niles volume controls you can leave the ampli fier or receiver volume set at one position and use the Niles controls exclusively SPECIFICATIONS Audio Power Handling 100 Watts channel continuous music power Frequency Response 0 dB 0 dB flat from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Mounting Table top component Wiring Requirements Individual runs of 2 conductor speaker wire Removable con nectors accommodate wire sizes 14 22 gauge 16 gauge recommended Overall Dimensions 8 1 2 wide x 2 high x 6 3 4 deep SS 4 or 11 1 2 wide x 2 high x 6 3 4 deep SS 6 Weight 1 3 4 Ibs SS 4 2 1 4 Ibs SS 6 SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Installation Considerations SS 4 SS 6 Power Handling The SS 4 SS 6 is designed for use with a receiver or amplifier having a maximum power output of 100 wat
3. impedance correction circuitry The circuitry assures that your PROTECTION button receiver or amplifier will see a safe operating load when play whenever the overall ing multiple speaker pairs simultaneously Since most receivers system impedance and amplifiers are not rated for use below a 4 ohm load you might fall below will need to activate the Protection button whenever the over 4 ohms all system impedance might fall below 4 ohms Use the follow ing chart as a guide for setting the Protection button When playing the following speakers The Protection butt 1 or 2 pair of 8 ohm speakers OFF 3 or more pairs of 8 ohm speakers ON 1 pair of 4 ohm speakers OFF 2 or more pairs of 4 ohm speakers ON Any combination of 4 and 8 ohm speakers ON Set the Protection button to the correct position using the chart shown above SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by it s AWG American Wire Gauge number The lower the AWG number the larger the wire i e 12 AWG wire is physically larger than 14 AWG Avoiding Interference Speaker wires can act as an antenna for electrical noise Locating speaker wires too close to a light dimmer or switch may cause a buzzing or popping sound to be heard through the speakers If you must locate the SS 4 SS 6 wiring near electrical devices route the speaker wires several feet away from the electrical wiring Using th
4. NILES Niles Audio Corporation www nilesaudio com 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 Tel 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 0185 2004 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logo and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Because we strive to improve our products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of Niles products Additional information can be obtained on line at www nilesaudio com or by calling Niles at 1 800 289 4434 Printed in China 1 04 DS00359ACN INSTALLATION amp OPERATION GUIDE SS SS ia SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM NILES BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE Speaker Selection System TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features and Benefits Installation Considerations 3 Installation 6 Operation 9 Specifications 14 ME AKER SELECTION SYSTEM SS 4 SS 6 Introduction The SS 4 SS 6 allows you to connect multiple pairs of speakers to your stereo receiver or amplifier and play any pair any combination of pairs or all pairs simultaneously You don t have to worry about overloading your amplifier The SS 4 SS 6 has a protection circuit that keeps your amplifier running safely even if you have all pairs of speakers playing at the same time
5. e SS 4 with Tube Type Amplifiers Virtually all tube amplifiers must have a load connected at all times If the amplifier to be connected to the SS 4 SS 6 is a tube amplifier be sure to always have at least one pair of speakers switched on at all times An alternative is to perma nently connect a 150 ohm 5 watt resistor across the tube amplifier s output in parallel with the SS 4 SS 6 See Figure 1 on next page for hookup diagram SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Playing One Pair of Speakers At a Time 1 Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set the volume to minimum 2 Locate the on off button on the unit s front panel which corresponds to the speaker pair you wish to play Set it to the ON position by engaging the button 3 Turn on the amplifier or receiver and select a source such as the tuner or CD player Figure 3 Connecting the Wires SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Tube Amplifier Recessed areas for custom room SS 4 SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM labels Figure 1 PROTECTION Using a Attractive Vii Tube Amplifier low profile A F design
6. fier If the sound becomes muddy or distorted you have reached the limit of your ampli fier s volume capability and should quickly reduce the volume to avoid damaging your speakers 5 To turn off the speaker pair simply press the corresponding on off button on the SS 4 SS 6 SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM The actual impedance load the SS 4 SS 6 presents to your receiver or amplifier will vary depending on how many speak er pairs are playing and the impedance rating of each speaker If you have four pairs of 8 ohm speakers playing the SS 4 SS 6 will present a 4 5 ohm impedance load to your receiver amplifier With four pairs of 4 ohm speakers playing the load drops to slightly under 4 ohms If you intend to use the SS 4 SS 6 with more than 2 pairs of 4 ohm speakers it is recommended that you verify that the receiver or amplifier is capable of driving a 4 ohm load Consult your Niles dealer or receiver amplifier manufacturer if you are uncertain about the capabilities of the receiver amplifier Type of Speaker Wire For most applications we recommend you use 16 or 18 gauge stranded copper speaker wire for the SS 4 SS 6 connections For wiring runs longer than 80 feet 14 gauge wire is recommended Using speaker wire larger than 14 gauge for the SS 4 SS 6 connections is not recommend ed the wire may not fit into the connectors Never use solid core aluminum or Romex type wire with the SS 4 SS 6 When running speaker wires
7. ht ground paths for compatibility with all amplifiers including bridged designs e Removable screwless connectors accommodate up to 14 gauge wire e Rugged all metal chassis construction e Non skid feet won t scratch furniture and ensure unit stability during operation e 72 adhesive backed room identification labels e Requires an amplifier that is compatible with a 4 ohm load e Warranty Ten year limited e Dimensions 8 1 2 wide x 2 high x 6 3 4 deep SS 4 11 1 2 wide x 2 high x 6 3 4 deep SS 6 e Shipping weight approximately 4 lbs SS 4 5 Ibs SS 6 TECH SUPPORT HOTLINE If you have questions regarding the operation of the Niles SS 4 SS 6 contact your local Niles dealer or Niles Customer Service at 1 800 289 4434
8. inside walls most states and municipalities in the U S specify that you must use a special type of speaker wire Usually the requirement is that the wire has a specific CL fire rating such as CL 2 or CL 3 Consult your Niles dealer building contractor or local build ing and inspection department if unsure about which type of wire is best for your application TOOLS REQUIRED e Wire Stripper SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM 3 Locate the on off buttons on the SS 4 SS 6 which correspond to the speaker pairs you wish to play Set them to the ON position 4 Turn on the amplifier or receiver and select a source such as the tuner or CD player 5 Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and set it to a comfortable not maximum listening level Be careful not to overdrive or clip your amplifier If the sound becomes muddy or distorted you have reached the limit of your ampli fier s volume capability and should quickly reduce the volume to avoid damaging your speakers 6 To turn off one or more speaker pairs simply press the corre sponding on off button s on the SS 4 SS 6 Refer to the Protection chart for the correct setting of the Protection button SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Features and Benefits The SS 4 SS 6 offers a number of improvements over other speaker selectors e Power handling 100 watts per channel RMS e Protection circuit safeguards receiver amplifier e Separate left and rig
9. trip 1 4 of insulation from the end of each wire Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain 5 Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumbnail to raise the locking tabs exposing the holes on the removable con nector plug 6 Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug and snap the locking tab down NOTE To help you avoid improper installation the connector plug is keyed 7 Insert the smooth side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Don t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket See Figure 3 The inputs of the SS 4 SS 6 are the connector terminals labeled AMPLIFIER The outputs are the connector termi nals labeled SPEAKERS Be sure not to reverse these con nections or the SS 4 SS 6 will not function properly 8 Locate the pre printed Room Labels Affix the appropriate label to the recessed area over each on off selector button SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM TECH TIP If your amplifier or receiver has A and B speaker pair outputs con nect the SS 4 SS 6 to the A outputs Do not connect any thing to B This will prevent the amplifier or receiver from driving an unusually low impedance load 4 Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and set it to a comfortable not maximum listening level Be careful not to overdrive or clip your ampli
10. ts per channel at 8 ohms Damage caused by the use of a higher power receiv er or amplifier will void the warranty Niles speaker selectors with higher power handling capabilities are available Consult your Niles dealer or receiver amplifier manufacturer if you are uncertain about the power rating of your receiver or amplifier Amplifier Impedance Load As more pairs of speakers are parallel connected to a receiver or amplifier the overall system impedance becomes lower For example if two pairs of 8 ohm speakers are connected in par allel the impedance will be 4 ohms two pairs of 4 ohm speakers in parallel become 2 ohms and so on Most receivers or amplifiers are not rated for use below a 4 ohm load Most manufacturers do not recommend connect ing more than two pairs of speakers without using some form of impedance correction The SS 4 SS 6 includes impedance correction circuitry which protects your receiver or amplifier from low impedance loads The circuitry assures that your receiver or amplifier will see a safe operating load even when all speaker pairs are playing at the same time SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Playing Two or More Speaker Pairs Simultaneously 1 Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set the volume to minimum TECH TIP 2 On the right side of the SS 4 SS 6 s front panel is a button You will need to acti labeled PROTECTION This button activates the SS 4 SS 6 s vate the SS 4 SS 6 s
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