Niles Cynema Soundfield CSF48P User manual

CYNEMA SOUNDFIELD '~ SOUNDBAR SYSTEM
BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE •

CONGRATULATIONS
I
Thank
you
for
choosing
Niles
Cynema
Soundfield™,
a
unique
and
powerful
solution
for
modern
installations.
Like
all
Niles
products,
Cynema
Soundfield
is
built
to
the
highest
standards
of
quality
and
reliability.
With
proper
installation
and
operation,
you
will
experience
years
of
high-performance,
trouble-free
use.
For
information
on
the
complete
line
of
innovative
Niles
products,
please
visit
us
at:
www.nilesaudio.com.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 4
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 5
SPECIFICATIONS 6
PARTS GUIDE
7
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
9
INSTALLING THE SYSTEM
15
SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
24
OPERATION POWERED SYSTEMS
28
OPERATION PASSIVE SYSTEMS
31
WARRANTY
32
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I
CYNEMA
SOUNDFIELD™
SOUNDBAR
SYSTEMS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Read
these
instructions.
2.
Keep
these
instructions.
3.
Heed
all
warnings.
4.
Follow
all
instructions.
5.
Do
not
use
this
apparatus
near
water.
6.
Clean
only
with
a
dry
cloth.
7.
Do
not
block
any
ventilation
openings.
Install
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
8.
Do
not
install
near
any
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves
or
other
apparatus
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
9.
Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose
of
the
polarized
or
grounding-type
plug.
A
polarized
plug
has
two
blades
with
one
wider
than
the
other.
A
grounding-type
plug
has
two
blades
and
a
third
grounding
prong.
The
wide
blade
or
the
third
prong
is
provided
for
your
safety.
If
the
provided
plug
does
not
fit
into
your
outlet,
consult
an
electrician
for
replacement
of
the
obsolete
outlet.
10.
Protect
the
power
cord
from
being
walked
on
or
pinched,
particularly
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
apparatus.
11.
Only
use
attachments/accessories
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
12.
Use
only
with
the
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket
or
table
specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
sold
with
the
apparatus.
When
a
cart
is
used,
use
caution
when
moving
the
cart/apparatus
combination
to
avoid
injury
from
tip-over.
13.
Unplug
this
apparatus
during
lightning
storms
or
when
unused
for
long
periods
of
time.
14.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Servicing
is
required
when
the
apparatus
has
been
damaged
in
any
way,
such
as
power
supply
cord
or
plug
is
damaged,
liquid
has
been
spilled
or
objects
have
fallen
into
the
apparatus,
the
apparatus
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture,
does
not
operate
normally,
or
has
been
dropped.
15.
Do
not
expose
this
apparatus
to
dripping
or
splashing
and
ensure
that
no
objects
filled
with
liquids,
such
as
vases,
are
placed
on
the
apparatus.
16
.
To
completely
disconnect
this
apparatus
from
the
AC
Mains,
disconnect
the
power
supply
cord
plug
from
the
AC
receptacle.
17.
The
power
supply
cord
(sometimes
referred
to
as
the
"Mains
Plug")
is
used
as
the
disconnect
device
and
shall
remain
accessible
and
operable
at
all
times.
18.
Do
not
expose
batteries
to
excessive
heat
such
as
sunshine,
fire
or
the
like.
19.
Open
flame
sources,
such
as
lighted
candles,
should
NOT
be
placed
on
the
apparatus.
WARNING: To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock,
do
not
expose
this
apparatus
to
rain
or
moisture.
•
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
symbol,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage"
within
the
product's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
A
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
product.
FCC
Required
Text:
NOTE:
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate,
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation
.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
-Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
-Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
-Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
-Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
Changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
by
the
party
responsible
for
compliance
could
void
the
user's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.
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INTRODUCTION
Cynema
Soundfield
delivers
both
unobtrusive
appearance
and
high
performance.
We
created
the
new
term
Cynema
Soundfield
to
describe
the
system
because
it
is
more
than
just
a
soundbar
or
a
collection
of
independent
speakers.
Much
more
versatile
than
a
traditional
soundbar,
speakers
can
be
placed
in
a
variety
of
configurations
to
optimize
audio
performance.
Aesthetically,
the
Cynema
Soundfield's
virtually
flat
appearance
complements
the
latest
flat
panel
displays
perfectly.
Its
unique
in-wall
mounting
system
dramatically
improves
the
ease
of
installation
and
contributes
to
dynamic
audio
reproduction.
Thin
flat
panel
televisions
must
use
thin
speakers.
Thin
speakers
fall
short
of
our
standards
for
high
fidelity.
Niles
Cynema
Soundfield
is
the
solution
that
brings
the
aspects
people
appreciate
most
about
flat
panel
TVs,
unobtrusive
appearance
and
high
performance,
to
the
world
of
installed
audio
products.
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CYNEMA
SOUNDFIELD™
SOUNDBAR
SYSTEMS
FEATURES
AND
BENEFITS
SUPERIOR
SOUND
TO
TYPICAL
SOUNDBARS
AND
VASTLY
SUPERIOR
TO
THE
SPEAKERS
BUILT
INTO
FLAT
PANELS
The
Cynema
Soundfield
system
is
designed
to
utilize
enclosures
built
into
component
speaker
modules
that
tuck
down
and
into
the
wall
for
outstanding
performance
in
any
wall
environment.
In
powered
models,
a
fully
optimized,
30W
x3
Channel
Amplifier
Module
with
Dolby
Digital
processing
powers
the
system's
LCR
speakers
that
feature
a
D'Appolito
array
configuration.
UNOBTRUSIVE
APPEARANCE
Magnetically
attached
MicroPerf®
grill
provides
a
low
profile
aesthetic
look.
The
grille
is
paintable
and
adds
more
positioning
flexibility
during
installation.
EASY
'fO
INSTALL
The
flexible
and
unique
In-wall
Mounting
System
makes
for
a
straight
forward
install
(no
cutting
of
studs,
wiring
runs
through
rail
system),
and
you
can
hang
components
while
waiting
for
final
placement.
You
can
configure
the
mounting
positions
of
each
speaker
module
and
the
amplifier
around
existing
studs
with
ease.
NO
HIGH
VOLTAGE
WIRING
IN
THE
WALL
DC
power
supply
mounted
separately
sends
low
voltage
DC
power
through
wall
to
amplifier
module
allowing
for
wiring
without
the
need
for
an
electrician.
OPTIMAL
SPEAKER
PLACEMENT
Mounting
System
allows
for
ideal
placement
of
LCR
speakers
in
any
existing
stud
configuration.
SEAMLESS,
SIMPLE
OPERATION
FOR
END
.
USER
System's
Amplifier
Module
can
learn
remote
functions
for
seamless
integration.
Amplifier
auto-senses
input
and
functions
as
seamless
extension
of
TV
control.
COMPATIBLE
WITH
THE
NILES
WIRELESS
SUBWOOFER
SYSTEM
(SW-T
&
SW-R)
Easily
connect
a
wireless
SW-
T
and
send
audio
signals
wirelessly
to
any
subwoofer
equipped
with
an
SW-R
Wireless
Receiver.
VERSATILE
APPLICATIONS
The
-
cynema
Soundfield
Powered
System
incorporates
versatile
design
features
that
enable
it
to
work
seamlessly
as
part
of
a
Whole
House
Distributed
Audio
System.
Simply
connect
a
Distributed
Audio
System
and
it
is
automatically
selected
while
the
TV
is
powered
OFF
and
the
Djstributed
Audio
is
ON.
TV
sound
always
takes
priority
when
the
TV
is
turned
ON,
even
while
the
Whole
House
Audio
is
ON,
greatly
simplifying
user
operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
LOUDSPEAKER MODULE
SPEC
DESCRIPTION
Overall Dimension
9-5/8" Lx 4" Dx 6-1 /2" H (24.4cm Lx 1 0.2cm Dx 16.5cm H)
Wiring
Impedance- Nominal 60
Sensitivity
86 dB, 1kHz@ 1W/1 m
Max SPL
1 05dB (LCR system)
Frequency Response
65Hz- 25kHz
Power Handling Capability 100 Watts
AMPLIFIER MODULE PART NO. CSFAMP (FOR MODELS CSF48A, CSF55A, AND CSF65A)
SPEC
DESCRIPTION
Output Power
30W RMS x3
Frequency response
1OOHz to 20kHz, +0dB/-3dB or better
Channel Separation
(channel to channel crosstalk) @ 1kHz > 70dB or better
Signal to Noise:
1OOHz to 20kHz un-weighted > 75dB or better based
on Rated Power
POWER SUPPLY (FOR MODELS CSF48A, CSF55A, AND CSF65A)
SPEC DESCRIPTION
AC Input
DC Output
BOX CONTENTS:
All Models
(3) Speaker Modules
(1) In-Wall Mounting System with Grille
1 00-240V-2.5A, 50-60Hz
24V = 5A Max. & 120W Max.
Powered Models Only
(1) Amplifier Module
(1) Cutout Template for In-Wall Mounting System
(1) Warranty Card
(1) In-Wall Power Supply Box with AC power cord
(1) Cutout Template for In-Wall Power Supply Box
(1) Niles SWT Bracket
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(1) Toslink Optical Cable 3m
(1) Stereo 3.5mm to dual RCA Cable
(1) DC power cable for wireless transmitter 1.5m
(3) Speaker Wires for Left, Center, and Right
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CYNEMA
SOUNDFIELDTM
SOUNDBAR
SYSTEMS
SYSTEM
PARTS
GUIDE
SPEAKER
FRONT
VIEW
Gold
Plated
Binding
Posts
AMPLIFIER
FRONT
VIEW
CYNEMA
'"
SPEAKER
REAR
VIEW
Rear
Wave
Enclosure
~---..__
Power
LED
Indicator
L..fi----
Status
LED
Indicator
L.....ft--+----
Source
LED
Indicator
L---f+---+---
Source
Input
Selector
L---++---1!----
Master
Volume
Control
Master
Power
Switch
..____
Audio
Mute
(-
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AMPLIFIER
REAR
VIEW
'-++--+----
Remote
Control
Sensor
r++---tt-----
UC/R
Channel
Balance
Control
.------
UC/R
Speaker
Output
Amplifier
Power
24V
DC
Subwoofer
Output
Toslink
Optical
Input
r-++1-+----
Stereo
Input
"L''
Hanging
Bracket
~......__-+++-+------
Subwoofer
Transmitter
Power
0<5V
~=:;:...=~
.......-H+--+----
Aux
Stereo
Input
-
~~
-
--
-:.;~+--~!!.!!..--r-ttt-t----
HDMI
Output
(Pass-
through)
~,____
__
HDMIInput
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External
IR
Receiver
Input
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8
SYSTEM
PARTS
GUIDE
CONTINUED
...
IN-WALL
POWER
SUPPLY
BOX
(POWERED
MODELS)
Removable
IEC
Power
Cord
1
00-240V
AC,
50/60Hz
24V
DC
Power
Cable
IN-WALL
MOUNTING
SYSTEM
AND
GRILL
Niles
SW-
T
Bracket
(For
powered
models
only
,
optional
wireless
subwoofer
system
from
Niles)
~ClampDown
lJ
End
Bracket
In-Between
Cover
Screw
Down
Slide
Bracket
Mounting
Clamps
IJ
In-Between
Joiner
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CYNEMA
SOUNDFIELD™
SOUNDBAR
SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS
RECOMMENDED
TOOLS
FOR
INSTALLATION:
•
Cordless
screwdriver
•
Level
•
One
inch
#2
Phillips
tip
•
Measuring
tape
•
1/8"
Drill
bit
•
Drop
cloth
•
Stud
finder
•
Painters
tape
•
Drywall
saw
. •
Spackle
•
Small
Slotted
Screw
Driver
•
Rubber
gloves
•
Fish
Tape
•
Push/Pull
Rod
•
Cable
ties
•
Wire
stripper
•
12"
-14"
Coat
hanger
wire
•
Pencil
SPEAKER
WIRE
Three
2
conductor
18
gauge
speaker
wires
are
included
with
all
powered
models
(CSF48A,
CSF55A
and
CSF65A)
to
connect
the
amplifier
module
to
the
three
speaker
modules.
The
passive
model
(CSF48P)
requires
a
two-conductor
wire
of
sufficient
gauge
for
each
of
the
three
speaker
modules.
The
actual
gauge
required
depends
on
the
length
of
the
wire.
For
recommendations,
please
refer
to
the
chart
below:
LENGTH
OF
WIRE
FROM
SPEAKER
TO
AMPLIFIER
WIRE
GAUGE
Less
Then
80
Feet
18
80-200
Feet
16
More
than
200
feet
14
When
running
loudspeaker
wire
inside
walls
or
ceilings,
use
special
jacketed
cable
(CL
-2
or
CL
-3
rating)
to
protect
the
wire
and
to
provide
fire
prevention.
In
some
municipalities,
conduit
is
required.
For
a
trouble-free
installation,
low
voltage
wire
such
as
loudspeaker
wire
must
be
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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INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS
CONTINUED
...
IN-WALL
MOUNTING
SYSTEM
Note:
Be
very
careful
when
locating
the
IN-WALL
MOUNTING
SYSTEM.
Verify
all
locations
behind
the
wall
are
clear
of
obstructions
before
cutting
into
the
drywall.
The
speaker
mounting
system
requires
a
rectangular
opening
in
the
drywall.
See
below
for
dimensions:
MODEL
CUTOUT
DIMENSIONS
( H
x
W)
CSF48P
3-3/4"
X
45-1/4"
CSF48A
3-3/4
11
X
45-1/4
11
CSF55A
3-3/4"
X
52-1/4"
CSF65A
3-3/4"
X
62-1/4
11
A
minimum
of
3-1
/2"
depth
inside
the
wall,
when
measured
from
the
interior
face
of
the
drywall,
plus
3"
of
clearance
inside
the
wall
below
the
top
edge
of
the
bottom
mounting
rail
is
required
for
proper
clearance
of
the
Speaker
Module's
Rear
Wave
Control
enclosure
IN-WALL
MOUNTING
SYSTEM
/;
3"
(7.6cm)
The
Cynema
Soundfield's
In-wall
Mountirl{)
System
is
uniquely
designed
to
install
as
a
single
unit
across
multiple
16"
centered
wall
studs
while
being
located
below,
and
centered
with,
a
wall
mounted
flat
panel
TV.
Figure
1:
55"
Wall
Mounting
System
centered
below
a
TV
and
shown
with
Grille
'(
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