INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE MusicAnywhere! Kit TM IN-W ALL Niles Audio Corporation 12331 SW 130th Street Miami Florida 33186 TEL: (305) 238-4373 FAX: (305) 238-0185 www.nilesaudio.com ©1999 All Rights Reserved. Niles Audio Corporation. Because Niles strives to continuously improve its products, Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Niles, the Niles logo and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Music Anywhere. Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Company. Lexan is a registered trademark of General Electric Company 10/98 DS00228B B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A R C H I T E C T U R E® TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Positioning your Speakers for the Best Sound Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Finding the Right Spot to Install the Wall-Mount Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cutting the Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing the Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Running the Speaker Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting the Speaker Cable to the Wall-Mount Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the Wall-Mount Volume Control in your Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mounting the In-Wall Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting the Speaker Cable to your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adding On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting Additional Speakers and Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Protecting your Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Music Anywhere! In-Wall Kit is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation. For your protection, please read through these instructions and the enclosed manuals thoroughly before proceeding with your installation. Keep all enclosed manuals for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and operating instructions described in all enclosed manuals. WARNING! To prevent possible injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation and use of your Music Anywhere! In-Wall Kit. 1. Read through all enclosed manuals -- Before attempting any installation, read through all manuals thoroughly and keep them for future reference. 2. Avoid contact with all high-voltage electrical wiring and equipment! 3. Keep the Volume Control and any exposed wiring away from water and moisture -- Never install electronic products near water, i.e., near a bathtub, sink, washing machine, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, hot tub, or anywhere else the product may be directly exposed to water or moisture. 4. Check your local building and electrical codes -- There may be specific requirements regarding running low-voltage in your area. INTRODUCTION The Music Anywhere! In-Wall Kit enables you to enjoy your favorite music in the kitchen, in the bedroom, or in the den -- anywhere you desire terrific sound. Kit Contents Check that your Music Anywhere! Tools Needed · pencil · drywall saw · standard screwdriver · phillips screwdriver · wire strippers · drill (and assorted bits) · wire coat hanger · level (optional) In-Wall Kit contains the following: · One Pair of In-Wall Speakers · Volume Control · Speaker Cable (100 ft.) · Mounting Bracket In-Wall Speakers Wall-Mount Volume Control Mounting Bracket Speaker Cable (100 ft.) 2 INSTALLATION The following is an overview ! The Wall-Mount Volume of the installation of the Control should be installed Music Anywhere! In-Wall Kit. indoors, in an interior wall In some cases you should relatively close to the area refer to the specific product where the speakers will be manuals for additional informounted. The VCS-2D-IM mation. Volume Control included with the Music Anywhere! Positioning your In-Wall Kit is not waterSpeakers for the proof and is not suitable Best Sound Quality for installation outdoors without a Niles WDC-100 Decide on an appropriate weatherproof cover. installation location for your (See Page 10) In-Wall Speakers. They may be installed in any ! Be sure to measure the standard wall of at least approximate distance from a 3/8" thickness. Best results your equipment to the are achieved by installing Wall-Mount Volume Control the In-Wall Speakers an location, and from the equal distance from the Wall-Mount Volume Control main listening position to the first and second whenever possible. Speaker locations. This will ensure that you have ! DO NOT MOUNT THE enough wire to complete SPEAKERS AT THIS TIME the installation. The Music Anywhere! In-Wall Kit Finding the Right includes 100 ft. of 4Spot to Install conductor Speaker Cable. the Wall-Mount (See Figure 1) |||||| zzzzzz yyyyyy ,,,,,, |||||| zzzzzz yyyyyy ,,,,,, |||||| zzzzzz yyyyyy ,,,,,, |||||| zzzzzz yyyyyy ,,,,,, INSTALLATION Figure 1 In-Wall Speakers Volume Control 01 0:00 FM 105.9 Safety Check ! Volume Control Decide on a location for the Wall-Mount Volume Control that is convenient for you and where you believe the Speaker Cable will easily reach. If you have doubts about When you've found locawhether you are capable tions that appear to be free of installing a Niles Music of obstructions, drill a small Anywhere! In-Wall Kit into 1/8" pilot hole just barely your system, consult a through the drywall in each Niles dealer or professionlocation. al installer. They have spe(See Figure 2) cial tools, techniques, and experience to make the ! Be careful. If you feel any impossible possible. The extra resistance as you installer can provide you are drilling. STOP! with an estimate before work is started. Cut a piece of coat hanger and bend the wire to create Once you have found a contwo right angles opposite of venient location for the Walleach other about six inches Mount Volume Control and long. Poke the six inch end decided on an installation of the "Z-shaped" wire into location for the In-Wall the pilot hole and rotate in a Speakers, locate nearby circle while probing the studs in the wall with a stud inside of the wall for sensor or by hand knocking. obstructions. Figure 2 yyyyyyy ,,,,,,, yyyy ,,,, yyyyyyy ,,,,,,, yy ,, yyyyyyy ,,,,,,, If the wire's movement is obstructed by a pipe, cable or wall stud, fill the hole with spackle or other patching compound, sand, paint and try another location. 3 4 INSTALLATION Cutting the Hole Once you have decided upon an ideal installation location for the WallMounted Volume Control, hold the Mounting Bracket up to the wall surface. Level the Mounting Bracket and mark the wall by tracing the inside perimeter of the Mounting Bracket with a pencil. Repeat the same procedure for the In-Wall Speakers using the supplied template to trace a 9-1/4" diameter hole for each InWall Speaker. (See Figure 3) If you are cutting a painted or wallpapered ceiling, use a razor-knife to cleanly cut the wallpaper. Then use a drywall saw to cut the drywall. (See Figure 4) ! ! INSTALLATION When the bracket is secure, bend the tabs back against the inside of the drywall and insert the screws so that they penetrate the tabs, clamping the bracket to the drywall. (See Figure 7) Figure 3 Connecting the Speaker Cable to the Volume Control ! conductors and remove 1/4" of insulation from the end of each conductor. Twist the end of each conductor so the ends are not frayed. Make sure that no more than 1/4" of bare wire is exposed. ! Volume Control. (See "Connect the wires" on the bottom of Page 7.) If you are going to connect more than two pairs of speakers to the amplifier, the Volume Control's "Impedance Magnifying" jumpers must be reset. (See Figure 10, Page 8 of this manual) Refer to the Installation section on page 8 of the VCS-2D-IM Volume Control manual included with your Music Anywhere! In-Wall Kit for detailed instructions. Running the Speaker Cable Figure 4 Conceal the Speaker Cable between the stereo equipment and the Wall-Mount Volume Control, and between the Wall-Mount Volume Control and the Speakers. Be very careful not to saw through existing wires, pipes or structure. Installing the Mounting Bracket Place the Mounting Bracket against the hole. (See Figure 5) Bend the tabs at a 90° angle and insert into the hole. (See Figure 6) ||, zz y ,, ||,, zz| z yy y , || zz y , | z yy |,z zy | , y | | y z , yy | z ,, z, y Strip the wire jacket back 2" to expose the four colored Connect the exposed ends of each of the Speaker Cable's conductors to the removable connectors packaged with the Wall-Mount Be sure to measure the approximate distance from your equipment to the Wall-Mount Volume Control location, and from the Wall-Mount Volume Control to the first and second Speaker locations to ensure that you have enough wire to complete the installation. (See Figure 8) Figure 8 Figure 5 white green red and black (unused) see Inset Left Speaker Right Speaker Connecting the Volume Control backwards could damage your amplifier. Make sure to connect the Speaker Cable coming from your amplifier to the INPUT of the Volume Control (labeled AMPLIFIER), and the OUTPUT of the Volume Control (labeled SPEAKERS) to the In-Wall Speakers. Exposing too much wire could cause the wires to touch and create a "short" which could damage your equipment. to "speaker" connection on volume control Inset ! Figure 6 Figure 7 red black red black y , | 5 Carefully make a 12" incision in the wire jacket to expose all four colored conductors (be careful not to damage the colored conductors inside!). white green Cut only the red and black wires at the top of the incision and strip approx. 3/8" of insulation from the ends of each conductor. Connect the red and black wires to the speaker as shown above. 6 INSTALLATION Installing the Wall-Mount Volume Control in your Wall Carefully feed the Speaker Cable back into the wall and secure the Wall-Mount Volume Control to the bracket using the supplied screws. Then install the Decora® faceplate using the supplied faceplate screws. (See Figure 9) Pull the Speaker Cable through the hole and make the connections to the Speaker Baffle as shown in Figure 8. Connect the Speaker Baffle to the Frame and conceal the excess Cable inside the wall. Screw the Baffle into the Frame, and carefully install the Grille. The Grilles fit tightly to prevent them from coming loose over time. Some effort and care may be required when installing them. Connect the wires: Red = Right Positive (+) Black = Right Negative (-) White = Left Positive (+) Green = Left Negative (-) ADDING ON Connecting the Speaker Cable to your Equipment If your receiver or amplifier has both "Speakers A" and "Speakers B" connections on the rear of the chassis, connect the Cable connected to the Speakers to "A". Be sure to observe proper polarity when connecting the Speaker Cable to your equipment. Connect the wires: Red = Right Positive (+) Black = Right Negative (-) White = Left Positive (+) Green = Left Negative (-) Cable and remove 2" of the outer sheath from both ends. Strip 3/8" of the colored insulation from each of the four conductors at one end, and connect this end to your stereo amplifier's output terminals. Connect the wires Red = Right Positive (+) Black = Right Negative (-) White = Left Positive (+) Green = Left Negative (-) b) Strip 3/4" of insulation from both the end of the "pigtail" and from the end of each of the incoming Speaker Cable's conductors. c) Connect each of the "pigtail's" conductors to its corresponding color on the incoming Speaker Cable Figure 10 Right Jumper feeds by twisting the wires together and securing them with a wire nut of the appropriate size. Protecting Your Amplifier The Wall-Mount Volume Controls included in the Music Anywhere! Kits incorporate an "Impedance Magnifying" feature to protect your amplifier. To set the "Magnification Factor", simply straddle the small black "jumper" over the appropriately marked "jumper pins" for the correct magnification setting based on the numbe ...