Niles Audio CM650SI Owner's Manual

PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN PRINCIPLE Infinite baffle. Specifically designed

for in-ceiling applications. Extended bass response, ultra-wide dispersion

WOOFER 6-1/2” dual voice coil polypropylene

with a rubber surround TWEETER

Dual 3/4” dome tweeters RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER

POWER 5 to 125 watts per channel RMS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 45 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3 dB

SENSITIVITY 91 decibels for 2.83 volts of pink

noise, measured at 1 meter on axis IMPEDANCE

8 ohm nominal; 7 ohm minimum OVERALL DIMENSIONS

9-1/4” diameter MOUNTING DEPTH

3-3/8” (assumes 1/2” drywall) CEILING CUT-OUT FOR RETROFIT

8” diameter BEZEL FINISH

Pearl white ABS with non-glare finish GRILLE COLOR AND MATERIAL

Pearl white, perforated aluminum WEIGHT

7 lbs. TOOLS REQUIRED

• Keyhole saw

• #2 Philips screwdriver or screwdriver bit

• Pencil

The CM650SI stereo input ceiling mount loudspeaker offers Niles durability and installation ease and is designed for unobtrusive installations.

The CM650SI measures 9-1/4” in diameter. It features a weather-resistant dual input 6-1/2” polypropylene co-axial driver system with a rubber surround and powder coated aluminum grilles, making it suitable for bathroom and outdoor patio applications. It employs a bracketless

mounting system: simply cut a hole in the mounting surface and tighten the four clamps via front-baffle screws. The flush, MicroPerf

™

grille can be painted or cov-

ered to blend with the surrounding decor.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE

Thank you for choosing a Niles Ceiling Mount loudspeaker. With proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble-free use.

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The CM650SI is designed to work well in any standard ceiling. The mounting surface must be at least 3/8” thick.

It will perform well in any air volume greater than .5 cubic feet.

This speaker is designed to be minimally affected by long lengths of speaker wire.

The CM650SI will accommodate speaker wire between 12 and 22 gauge.

WIRING CONSIDERATIONS

P ACKAGE CONTENTS

• 1 Piece Speaker With Grille

• 1 Piece Hole Template/Paint Mask

FEATURES & BENEFITS

PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

WIRING CONSIDERATIONS

1. Cut a foot-long piece of coat hanger.

Bend the wire (creating a right angle) leaving 4-3/4” at one end for the CM650SI (this allows for the extra width of the mounting dogs). Poke the “L-shaped” wire into the pilot hole and turn it in a complete circle and move it into the ceiling cavity to make sure you have approximately 3-3/8” of depth. If the coat hanger movement is obstructed by anything, fill the hole(s) with spackle and try another location (See Figure 1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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CEILING MOUNT

Figure 1

Checking for obstructions behind the ceiling surface.

B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY

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A RCHITECTURE

REMOVING THE GRILLE

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS AND GRILLES

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION

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©1999 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logo, Blueprint Series In-Wall Loudspeakers, and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. MicroPerf is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Because we constantly 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 Taiwan 5/99 DS00253A

2. Locate the hole template and remove the inside portion of it. Save this part—it may be used as a paint mask. Use the inside of the template to trace the outlines at the desired location on the ceiling or wall. With a keyhole saw, cut along the penciled lines.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT THROUGH ANY EXISTING WIRING.

3. Attach the speaker wires to the speaker.

Be sure that proper phasing is observed.

4. There are four clamps which hold the speaker in place. The clamps are tightened via four front-baffle screws. To install the speaker, first rotate the clamps inward. Insert the speaker into the cutout and tighten the clamps by turning the

screws clockwise. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THESE SCREWS. Over-tightening the clamps may make the grille difficult to install (See Figure 2).

NOTE: The screws will be easier to turn if you “prime” them first. Before installing the speaker, turn the screws in and then turn them back out to their original positions.

5. Install the grille into the speaker. The

grille fits tightly. This is to prevent the grille from becoming loose over time. Some effort and care is required when installing them.

To remove the grille from the CM650SI, obtain a small paper clip (size #1, common) and bend the last quarter inch of it into an “L” shape. Holding the paper clip with a pair of pliers, insert the end

with the “L” into a hole near the edge of the grille. Remove the grille by pulling the paper clip towards you.

The CM650SI may be painted. The plastic will readily accept most any kind of paint.

The speaker must be masked prior to painting them. The inside portion of the hole template can be used as a paint mask. Remove the outside portion of the template by gently pulling along the perforation. Affix the mask to the front of the speaker using a piece of tape.

Fold the tape onto itself to form a doublesided loop. Affix the tape to the tweeter and place the mask onto the speaker.

The grille should be painted before it is installed. The best results will be obtained by using a spray gun or airless sprayer, thinning the paint (prevents clogging of grille holes) and by applying several light coats instead of one heavy one.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CONTINUED.

REMOVING THE GRILLE

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS AND GRILLES

Figure 2

Detail of Mounting System