Niles PHD30 Manuel utilisateur

INSTALLATION GUIDE

PHD60 PHD42 PHD30

FOR USE WITH PLASMA OR OTHER FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY

MULTI-WAY, HIGH-DEFINITION, WALL-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS

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Thank you for choosing the PHD60/42/30 High-Deﬁnition, Left/Center/Right Channel,

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 product assortment, visit us on

the Internet at: www.nilesaudio.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Installation Considerations 4

Loudspeaker Placement 5

Installing the Wall-Mount Brackets 7

Finishing the Installation 9

Operation 13

Specifications 14

Notes 15

Limited Warranty 16

Warranty Registration Card 17

CONGRATULATIONS!

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INTRODUCTION

The Niles PHD60/42/30 High-Deﬁnition, Left/Center/Right Channel, Loudspeaker is expressly

designed for superior sonic quality in front left-, center-, or front right-channel applications. It

employs advanced technology components that extract the subtle nuances in recorded music or

the thunderous action sound in a movie. The PHD60/42/30 is the perfect choice wherever quality

of sound is the most important consideration.

PHD60 PHD42 PHD30

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

THREE MODELS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH PLASMA OR

OTHER FLAT-PANEL DISPLAYS

The largest model, the PHD60, is designed for use with plasma or other ﬂat-panel displays of

60-inches or more. The PHD42 complements 42-inch and over displays, while the PHD30 works

with 30-inches or larger displays. Except for differences in the transducer complement and

performance, all three models feature similar technologies, For example: the PHD60 and 42 feature

a 3-way loudspeaker design, while the PHD30 features a 2-way design. All offer voice matching

sound quality and exceptional detail over a wide listening area.

5-1/4-INCH TCC WOOFERS WITH CONE-FORWARD™

DESIGN AND BUTYL-RUBBER SUSPENSION

The PHD60/42/30 features newly-developed woofer-cone material that combines injection-molded

polypropylene with talc, carbon, and ceramic (TCC) stiffening agents. As a result, the cone offers

extreme stiffness and light weight for accurate, dynamic response. Our patent-pending Cone

Forward™ design positions the woofer cone at the front of the bafﬂe for natural-sounding bass

and clear, open midrange response. Additionally, the use of a butyl-rubber suspension offers

substantial beneﬁts, including increased movement without mechanical limitations, and improved

midrange damping for better detail and clarity.

1-1/2-INCH FLUID-COOLED TETERON HYPERBOLIC-

DOME MIDRANGE DRIVER

The PHD60 and PHD42 also feature a Fluid-Cooled Teteron Hyperbolic-Dome Midrange Driver that

provides high sound pressures to reproduce critical mid frequencies with exceptional accuracy.

1-INCH FLUID-COOLED TETERON TRI-LAMINATE TWEETER

The PHD60/42/30’s Fluid-Cooled Teteron Tweeter employs a tri-laminate design consisting of

an inner textile layer, which forms the dome, a high damping layer to eliminate unwanted

resonances, and an outside layer of urethane to add stiffness and prevent breakup modes. The

result is a transparently clear, sweet, natural-sounding tweeter, which still maintains extended

frequency response.

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ADJUSTABLE, DISPERSION-CONTROLLING MIDRANGE/

TWEETER POD ENABLES PRECISE IMAGING

The PHD60 and PDH42 each feature a unique Midrange/Tweeter pod that can be rotated and

pivoted to enable precise imaging regardless of placement. The pod accommodates vertical or

horizontal installations and can be set by the installer after each loudspeaker is mounted. Included

are variable treble and midrange level controls for additional response contouring.

NILES’ HD HIGH-DEFINITION VOICE MATCHING

Ensures compatibility with other Niles HD High-Deﬁnition in-wall, on-wall, and ceiling-mount

models to accommodate a wide range of system designs.

ADVANCED BASS-REFLEX DESIGN FOR ENHANCED

DYNAMIC IMPACT

The PHD60/42/30’s bass-reﬂex design enhances low-frequency response and dynamic impact.

Moreover, the rigid extruded aluminum enclosure helps deliver accurate bass response with

low distortion.

LOOKS GREAT AND EASY TO INSTALL

The PHD60/42/30’s contemporary ﬁnish matches popular ﬂat-panel displays, and its integrated

wall mount brackets make installation quick and easy.

DOLBY® DIGITAL READY

The PHD60/42/30 is speciﬁcally designed for Home Theater Sound. They are designed to

complement and provide for the accurate reproduction of Dolby Digital Encoded Sources.

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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.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

WALL MOUNTING

The Niles PHD60/42/30 loudspeaker is equipped with an included wall-mount bracket for quick

and easy installation on a wall. Ideally, a PHD60/42/30 should be placed so that its bracket can

be installed on underlying wall studs. If stud mounting is impractical, dry-wall anchors (rated for

at least 40 pounds) can be used to mount the loudspeaker between studs (see INSTALLING THE

WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS on page 7).

RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER

For satisfactory performance, we recommend using a home theater receiver (or ampliﬁer) with

a power rating of 10 to 250 watts for the PHD60,10 to 200 watts for the PHD42, and 10 to 150

watts for the PHD30. 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 13 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- or 18-gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than

80 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire. The spring-loaded terminals of the PHD60/42/30 will

accommodate up to 12-gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated via

pin connectors.

When running wire inside walls or ceilings, always use (CL-2 or CL-3) rated cable. 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.

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Figure 1.

Recommended PHD60

loudspeaker placement

for front left and right

channels is shown

here. Placement of the

PHD42/30 is similar.

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LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT

The Niles PHD60/42/30 loudspeaker is designed for use in front left-, center-, or front right-

channel applications. Any model can be wall-mounted using its included wall-mount bracket.

For rear-channel applications, we recommend using a Niles HD FX or CM6HDfx loudspeaker.

PLACING PHD60/42/30’S AS THE FRONT LEFT AND

RIGHT LOUDSPEAKERS

In a home theater, the intelligibility of dialog and action reproduced by the front speakers is

paramount! The position of the loudspeakers plays a very important role in how clear the sound is

and how a stereo image is created.

The PHD60/42/30’s are designed speciﬁcally for use with plasma or ﬂat-panel displays in a home

theater system. The placement process is quick and easy:

• At the proposed site, make sure the sound will not be blocked or reflected off furniture

or other objects. The listener should have a direct line of sight with the front of each

loudspeaker. The ideal listening position (e.g., favorite chair or couch) should be

centered with the middle of plasma or flat-panel display

• Place the speakers with the ports on the bottom on either side of display, as shown

in Figure 1 (also see INSTALLING THE WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS on page 7). In

applications where there is a center channel, you may choose to space the left and

right main speakers farther apart for a “bigger than life” sound with Dolby® encoded

movies and TV shows.

Aim midrange and

tweeter towards

listener

Critical

Listening

Position

Aim midrange and

tweeter towards

listener

Plasma TV

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Figure 2.

Recommended PHD60

loudspeaker placement

for the center channel is

shown here. Placement of

the PHD42/30 is similar.

Figure 3. Recommended PHD60 center-channel

placement with grille removed behind a perforated

projection screen is shown here. Placement of the

PHD42/30 is similar.

PLACING PHD60/42/30’S AS THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT

LOUDSPEAKERS (CONTINUED)

• As for placement height, place front left and right speakers vertically on either side

of the display, so that their tweeters are not more than 24 inches above or below the

center-channel loudspeaker’s tweeter (see Figure 2 below).

PLACING A PHD60/42/30 AS THE CENTER-CHANNEL

LOUDSPEAKER

The center-channel loudspeaker is the workhorse in a home theater system. It handles all of the

critical dialog and is vitally important in creating the illusion of sounds emanating directly from the

picture. Here are some tips for obtaining optimum center-channel performance:

• In a typical installation, place the PHD60/42/30 horizontally, directly above or below the

plasma or flat-panel display. Make sure the loudspeaker is not placed too high or low

relative to the left and right speakers, as shown in Figure 2.

• For installations where a perforated projection

screen will be used, place the PHD60/42/30

with grille removed, either horizontally or

vertically, behind the screen at ear level,

as shown in Figure 3.

Not Greater

than 24"

Not Greater

than 24"

Perforated Screen

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INSTALLING THE WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS

TOOLS AND PARTS

We recommend using the following tools and parts to install the PHD60/42/30 wall-mount brackets:

• Electric drill and drill bits

• Philips screwdrivers or driver bit set

• Stud finder

• Eight wood screws with (optional) dry-wall anchors rated for at least 40 pounds

• Pencil

• Level

• Protective eyewear

PRECAUTIONS

Before starting the installation, please observe the following precautions:

• Turn off all system power before making any connections.

• Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.

• Make sure hands are clean before installation.

• Wear gloves when working with fiberglass insulation.

INSTALLATION

1. At each proposed site, use a stud finder to locate studs (which should be on 16-inch

centers) for possible use in the installation. If the studs do not line up with a desired

placement location, the PHD60/42/30 wall-mount bracket can still be mounted on a dry

wall with appropriate dry-wall screws and anchors.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE PLASTIC EXPANSION OR THREADED WALL ANCHORS FOR DRY

WALL INSTALLATION. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL NILES DEALER OR HOME HARDWARE STORE

FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR HOME THEATER APPLICATION.

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Figure 4. The PHD mounting template is shown in

horizontal and vertical positions (with TOP side up).

INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

2. For each loudspeaker, orient and tape the enclosed mounting template to the wall

at the desired placement location, as shown in Figure 4. Use a level to verify tilt

is zero. Be sure to account for any moldings that may interfere with the loudspeaker

cabinet upon installation.

3. Follow the directions included on the template. Drill four small mounting holes at the

designated locations noted on the template. If you also plan to run loudspeaker wire

in the wall, you’ll need to create a cutout for it within the noted wire boundary (see

Figure 4). When drilling is complete, remove each mounting template.

4. Use the stamped (TOP) label to orient each mounting bracket and run loudspeaker

wire through its opening for later connection. Fasten each bracket to the wall with

appropriate mounting hardware.

Bracket Template

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