Loudspeaker wire, Incorporating a remote control – Niles Audio HDLCR User Manual
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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 HDLCR will accommodate
up to 12-gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated via pin connectors.
When running wire inside walls or ceilings, use special jacketed cable (CL-2 or CL-3) to protect the
wire and for fire prevention. In some areas, conduit is also required. For a trouble-free installation,
low-voltage wire such as speaker 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 installa-
tion techniques, wire jacket, or type of conduit to use, consult a professional audio/video installer,
building contractor, or the local building and inspection department.
INCORPORATING A REMOTE CONTROL
If you are planning to use a stereo system with a hand-held IR remote control, consider the advan-
tages of having a Niles IR Repeater system installed. It will allow you to control all of the functions
of your system from the room with the remote pair of speakers.
Niles makes a number of IR sensors, which install in the wall, in the ceiling, in cabinetry, on
tabletops, or even behind the grille of your Niles HDLCR speaker. An IR sensor requires that a CAT5
cable be home run from each sensor location to the main equipment location. This wire is normally
run beside the speaker wire at the same time. Typically, the sensor is placed in a location that
faces the listening position.
Most remote controls will have an effective line-of-sight range of 18 to 30 feet when used with
any Niles sensor placed in a wall, ceiling, on a cabinet or tabletop. However, when a Niles
MS-100 MicroSensor
®
is used behind the HDLCR’s perforated aluminum grille, the effective range
is reduced to 9 to 15 feet.
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