Niles Audio CM5PR, CM6PR User Manual
B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY
AND
A R CHITECTURE
®
INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
®
©2001 Niles Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Niles, the Niles logo, and Blending
High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.
MicroPerf is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. Kaladex is a registered trademark of
DuPont Teijin Films. 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. Printed in Taiwan. DS00290ATW
MODELS
PERFORMANCE
CM5PR
PERFORMANCE
CM6PR
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Niles Audio
Corporation
12331 S.W. 130 Street
Miami, Florida 33186
Tel: (305) 238-4373
Fax: (305) 238-0185
Printed in Taiwan
Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing a Performance Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker from Niles.
With proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use.
Niles manufactures the industry's most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. For a free full line catalog write:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 2
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 4
SPEAKER PLACEMENT 6
INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS 9
INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION 13
INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION 14
FINAL INSTALLATION IN NEW OR EXISTING CONSTRUCTION 15
OPERATION 17
SPECIFICATIONS 18
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 21
LIMITED WARRANTY 22
Limited Warranty
Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its 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. The Warranty
is void and inapplicable if NILES deems that the product has been used or handled other than
in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer, including but not limited to
damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper installation, abuse, negligence, or normal
wear and tear, or any defect caused by repair to the product by anyone other than NILES or an
authorized NILES dealer.
To obtain warranty service, take the unit to the nearest authorized NILES dealer, who will test
the product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES
dealers in your area, you must write to NILES and include your name, address, model and
serial number of your unit, along with a brief description of the problem. A factory Return
Authorization Number will be sent to you. DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST
RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES.
If the above conditions are met, the purchaser's sole remedy shall be to return the product to
NILES, in which case NILES will repair or replace, at its sole option, the defective product
without charge for parts or labor. NILES will return a unit repaired or replaced under warranty
by shipping same by its usual shipping method from the factory (only) at its expense within the
United States of America. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER/PURCHASER. NILES SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED
(OR PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For the name of your nearest authorized NILES dealer contact:
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 160818, Miami, Florida 33116-0818.
Please fill in your product information and retain for your records.
Model____________________________________________________________________________________
Serial No._________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date_____________________________________________________________________________
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Limited Warranty 2Features and Benefits
The PR or Performance group of
ceiling mount loudspeakers offers speakers expressly designed for an optimum
balance of performance and value. They
employ high performance components
and materials that make them perfectly
suited as primary speakers in bedrooms,
dens or living rooms, as main or surround
speakers in home theaters. Each model
features Niles’ patented two-piece nostrip speaker wire terminal which reduces
installation time.
Introduction
Features and Benefits
Talc-Filled Polyproylene Woofer with
Butyl Rubber Surround
The CMPR Performance series loudspeakers employ a high performance woofer
made of vacuum formed polypropylene
with talc added for stiffening. The resulting
cone offers low mass, good damping and
superb musicality. Additionally, the
woofer employs a Butyl Rubber Surround
for improved midrange clarity as well as
moisture resistance.
3/4" Fluid-Cooled Ultra-Wide
Dispersion Kaladex
®
Tweeter in
Custom Pivoting Coaxial Enclosure
The PR Performance series Kaladex
®
Tweeter employs DuPont’s latest material
technology to produce a dome tweeter
with exceptional frequency response and
low distortion. Highs are crystal clear and
extended without the harshness often
associated with polycarbonate designs.
The Kaladex
®
tweeter can pivot up to 20°
within its mount. This allows for perfect
alignment of the high frequencies and optimum performance without the diffraction
distortion endemic to other speaker brands
utilizing traditional pivoting tweeters.
No-Strip Speaker Terminal
Niles patented No-Strip terminal enables
speakers to be connected without stripping
the speaker wire. No-Strip terminals eliminate fumbling with wire strippers and input
terminals. They are color coded and sim-
ply plug into the crossover circuit boards
on the back of Niles speakers, resulting in
positive in-phase connections every time.
Moisture, UV Resistant Construction
The CM5PR and CM6PR loudspeakers are
suitable for use in high moisture environments. The drivers are resistant to moisture
and UV exposure; the grille is made of
powder-coated aluminum. However, the
speakers are not waterproof and direct
contact with water should be avoided.
Engineered for Ceiling Placement
The CM5PR and CM6PR have been
specifically designed and tuned for optimum performance when mounted in a
ceiling. The custom designed low diffraction tweeter housing is mounted coaxially
to avoid the “venetian blind” effect common with ceiling speakers that employ
sub-baffles as tweeter mounts. The 20°
tweeter pivot angle ensures optimum
high-frequency coverage.
Installer Selectable Acoustic
Fine Tuning
Installers can select to de-emphasize the
bass or treble by 2dB to accommodate
reflective surfaces and corner loading.
This selection is accomplished via bafflemounted controls that are accessible after
the speaker has been installed.
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DETACH HERE AND RETURN TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P.O. Box 160818 Miami, Florida 33116-0818
Model Purchased____________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number____________________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased (month/day/year)__________________________________________________________________
Dealer Name and Location________________________________________________________________________
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Name____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
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City_________________________________________________________State________________Zip______________
Telephone (___________) ___________________________________________________________________________
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
Age:
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Under 25
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25-34
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35-44
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45-54
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55 & over
Income:
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Under $24,999
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$25,000-$34,999
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$35,000-$44,999
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$45,000-$59,999
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$60,000-$74,999
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$75,000-$99,999
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Over $99,999
Occupation:
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Arts/Entertainment
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Business Owner
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Engineer
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Finance/Accounting
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General Office
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Management
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Professional
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Sales/Marketing
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Student
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Tradesperson
Musical tastes:
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apply)
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Alternative
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Classical
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Country
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Jazz
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New Age
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Popular
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R&B
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Rock
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Other______________
How did you hear
about Niles?
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Architect/Developer
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Custom Installer
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Direct Mail
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Friend/Family
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In-Store Display
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Interior Designer
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Magazine Ad
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Mail-Order Catalog
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Newspaper Ad
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Product Brochure
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Product Review
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Retail Salesperson
What magazines do
you read?
1. ______________________
2. ___________________
3. _____________________
Who will install the
product?
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Custom Installer
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Electrician
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Friend
❏
Myself
Which factor(s) influenced the purchase of
your Niles product?
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apply)
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Ease of Use
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Price/Value
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Product Features
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Quality/Durability
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Reputation
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Style/Appearance
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Warranty
Do you . . . ?
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Own a House. If yes,
how many square feet?
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Own a Town House/
Condominium/Co-op
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Rent an Apartment
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Rent a House
Are you interested in
receiving literature on
other Niles products?
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Yes ❏No
Are there products/
capabilities that you
would like to see
introduced?
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Please take a moment to fill out our warranty registration card. The information helps us to
get to know you better and develop the products you want
PLEASE FILL OUT THE
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE,
DETACH, AND MAIL TO:
Niles Audio Corporation
Warranty Registration Dept.
P.O. Box 160818
Miami, Florida 33116-0818
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MicroPerf™Grilles
The CM5PR and CM6PR employ Niles
exclusive MicroPerf grille construction.
The exceptionally tight hole pattern provides acoustic transparency at all audio
frequencies and enables the speaker elements to remain invisible. MicroPerf
grilles can also be painted to blend seemlessly with the surrounding decor.
Easy Installation
The CM5PR and CM6PR employ a bracketless mounting system in existing ceilings.
Simply cut a hole in the mounting surface,
remove the grille from the speaker, connect the wires and place the speaker in the
hole. Then tighten the four mounting
“dogs” via the front panel screws. The
dogs first swivel 90°, then clamp the
speaker frame to the drywall as you tighten the screws.
4 or 8 ohm Selectable Impedance
The dual voice coil feature of the CM5PR
and CM6PR gives the installer flexibility to
select the speaker’s impedance — 4 ohms
for systems where maximum current transfer and output level is desired; 8 ohms for
systems utilizing multiple speaker pairs
where amplifier loading is a consideration.
Hole Saving Bracket
Available as an optional accessory, CM5
Series and CM6 Series New Construction
Brackets can be installed as a “hole-saver”
before the drywall goes up. The drywall
contractor cuts the holes as the drywall is
installed, reducing installation time and
minimizing the chance for lost wires.
Features and Benefits
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