Niles Audio HDL-6 User Manual

HDL-6INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDEMODELHDL-6HIGH DEFINITION SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM HDL-6B LENDING T ECHNOLOGY AND A RCHITECTURE™

Installation1. Select a convenient mounting location for the HDL-6.2. Run all the necessary wiring to the HDL-6. Label the wiresfor future reference.

10HIGHDEFINITIONSPEAKERSELECTIONSYSTEM3. Make the connections to the HDL-6. The amplifier/speakerconnectors on the HDL-6 are removable. If you wish, y

OperationYou can use the HDL-6 in two ways: play one pair of speakersat a time, or play multiple pairs simultaneously.If you intend to play more than

Playing Two or More Speaker Pairs Simultaneously1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF, and setthe volume to minimum.2. On the right side

13HIGHDEFINITIONSPEAKERSELECTIONSYSTEM4. Turn on the amplifier or receiver and select a source, suchas the tuner or CD player.5. Slowly turn up the am

14HIGHDEFINITIONSPEAKERSELECTIONSYSTEMBalancing Speaker VolumeThe volume control on your receiver or amplifier serves asthe "master" volume

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IntroductionThe HDL-6 allows you to connect up to six pairs of speakersto your stereo receiver or amplifier and play any one pair, any combination of

Features and BenefitsThe HDL-6 offers a number of improvements over otherspeaker selectors:● High power-handling capability of 250 watt/channelcontinu

● Removable connectors accommodate up to 14-gaugewire or "pins," making the HDL-6 compatible with most"high-definition" speaker ca

Installation ConsiderationsHDL-6 Power HandlingThe HDL-6 is designed for use with a receiver or amplifierhaving a maximum power output of 250 watts pe

The actual impedance load the HDL-6 presents to your receiveror amplifier will vary, depending on how many speaker pairsare playing, and the impedance

Avoiding InterferenceSpeaker wires can act as an "antenna" for electrical noise. Locatingspeaker wires too close to a light dimmer or switch

7HIGHDEFINITIONSPEAKERSELECTIONSYSTEMFigure 1Using a Tube AmplifierTube AmplifierNiles HDL-6

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