Niles Audio Pro770FX, Pro870FX User Manual

I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e

Pro870FX ■ Pro770FX

P r o f e s s i o n a l Q u a l i t y , C a b i n e t ,

S u r r o u n d E f f e c t s L o u d s p e a k e r s

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you for choosing a superior StageFront Home Theater Solutions™ Cabinet FX
loudspeaker from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy
years of trouble-free use.

Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation
components and accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete Niles
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Installation Considerations 3

Loudspeaker Placement 4

Finishing the Installation 6

Operation 9

Specifications 10

Limited Warranty 12

Warranty Registration Card 13

INTRODUCTION

The StageFront Home Theater Solutions loudspeakers are expressly designed
for superior sonic quality in home theater applications. Each model employs
advanced technology components that extract the subtle nuances in recorded
music or the thunderous action sound in a movie. Models that end in “FX” are
intended primarily for special effect placement. Models ending in “LCR” are
designed for front channel left/center/right placement or wherever a monopole
design is required. StageFront models are the perfect choice wherever quality of
sound is the most important consideration.

Pro770FX

Stock Number

FG01337

Pro870FX

Stock Number

FG01137

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

INTERLACED CARBON-FIBER WOOFER WITH BUTYL RUBBER SURROUND

Provides dynamic theater quality sound at sustained high-power output levels

DUAL SIDE-FIRING CARBON-FIBER MIDRANGES WITH DUAL TETERON™ DOME
TWEETERS

Provide diffuse sound fields for optimum surround effects

FORWARD-FIRING FLUID-COOLED TETERON™ DOME TWEETER

Deliver ultra-wide dispersion and silky-smooth response

FORWARD-FIRING FLUID-COOLED TETERON™ DOME MIDRANGE*

*Pro770FX only

Allows for precise imaging regardless of placement

FORWARD-FIRING FLUID-COOLED CARBON-FIBER CONE MIDRANGE*

*Pro870FX only

Provides precise imaging regardless of placement

12V CONTROLLED DIPOLE/BIPOLE RELAY

Accommodates automated DVD-Audio or Dolby® surround sound effects

FRONT-MOUNTED DIPOLE/BIPOLE SWITCH AND EFFECTS LEVEL CONTROL

Enables fine-tuning after installation

CROSS-BRACED CABINET

Delivers the ultimate in rigidity and sound clarity

POLISHED BLACK CABINET WITH SCULPTED CHARCOAL ALUMINUM GRILLE

Presents an elegant yet unobtrusive appearance

DOLBY DIGITAL® READY

The StageFront Home Theater Solutions loudspeakers are expressly designed
for superior sonic quality in home theater applications. All models exceed the
specifications set forth by Dolby Laboratories for the accurate reproduction of Dolby
Digital-Encoded Sources

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER

For satisfactory performance, we recommend using a surround amplifier with
a power rating of 20-150 watts for the Pro770FX. We recommend an amplifier
power rating of to 20-200 watts for the Pro870FX. Most loudspeakers are not
damaged by large amplifiers, but rather by small amplifiers. If your system is
playing loud music, a small amplifier will run out of power very quickly and can
create damaging “clipping” distortions. A more powerful amplifier will play at the
same volume without distorting. See OPERATION on page 9 for more information
about amplifier clipping distortion.

LOUDSPEAKER WIRE

Use 2-conductor loudspeaker wire when connecting loudspeakers to your receiver
or amplifier. For most applications, we recommend using 16-gauge wire. For wiring
runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire. Every StageFront Pro
loudspeaker features gold-plated, five-way binding posts that will accommodate up
to 12-gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated via pin connectors.

NOTE: THESE FIVE-WAY BINDING POSTS CAN BE CONNECTED IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS (E.G.,
BANANA PLUGS, SPADE TERMINALS, AND DIRECT WIRING).

When running wire inside walls or ceilings, use special jacketed cable (CL-2 or CL-3)
to protect the wire and to meet local electrical and fire codes. In some areas, conduit
is also required. For a trouble-free installation, low-voltage wire such as loudspeaker
wire must be run in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any applicable
provisions of the local building code. If you are unsure of the correct installation
techniques, wire jacket, or type of conduit to use, consult a professional audio/video
installer, building contractor, or the local building and inspection department.

TECH TIP

Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American
Wire Gauge) number – the lower the number,
the larger the wire. For example, 12 AWG is
physically larger than 14 AWG.

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