Niles Audio RCA-HT User's Manual
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1. REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE KIT RCA HT CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing the RCA HT Remote Control Anywhere Kit 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 Contents 1 Installation Considerations 2 Installation 3 Specifications 18 Limited Warranty 20 INTRODUCTION The Niles RCA HT Remote Control Anywhere Kit enables you to operate your remote controlled audio video equipment from virtually any location Now you can place your audio video A V components out of sight behind cabinet doors in the rear of a room or in a different room and still conveniently control your system CONTENTS Check that your RCA HT Remote Control Anywhere Kit contains the following e Connection hub e Surface mount sensor e 12VDC power supply MicroFlashers 5 e CAT 5 sensor cable 50 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI Surface Mount Sensor Connection Hub MicroFlashers 3 12VDC Power Supply CAT 5 sensor Cable 50ft 1 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS WARNING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY THE FOLLOWING BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED IN THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF YOUR2. avoid potential damage to components NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI INSTALLATION CONTINUED STEP 4 MOUNTING A MICROFLASHER TO A V COMPONENTS Make sure all of your remote controls have batteries and that they are able to operate the A V com ponents Locate a place for the remote control that is within arm s length of the A V components yet cannot directly control them Place the table top sensor no closer than two feet in front of the remote control Figure 6 Hold the MicroFlasher four inches in front of the remote sensor window on the A V component s front panel Press buttons on the remote control while watching the front panel of the A V compo nent When the component responds repeatedly to the commands peel off the protective backing on the MicroFlasher and place the MicroFlasher in that location If the A V component s remote sensor is not clearly Figure 6 Locating IR Sensor marked slowly move the MicroFlasher over the win dow of the AV component while pushing buttons on the remote control until you get a response Figure 7 Repeat this procedure for each A V component you wish to control When the A V component responds repeatedly peel off the protective backing on the MicroFlasher and place the MicroFlasher in that location INSTALLATION conrtiNueD STEP 5 MOUNTING THE CONNECTION HUB Make sure that your system tested OK before proceeding Once you have decided on the ideal location
3. for the connection hub unplug the 12VDC power supply from the electrical outlet and disconnect the sensor and the MicroFlasher cables from the connection hub Figure 8 The connection hub can be either mounted on a wall using screws or placed on a shelf using the included adhesive feet Figure 9 vDc ACIE 200m ins OUTPUT l P Figure 7 Locating IR Sensor Figure 8 Removing Cables INSTALLATION CONTINUED STEP 6 RUNNING THE SENSOR CABLE Conceal the sensor cable between the sensor and the connection hub For specific information refer to Running Sensor Cable in New Construction or Concealing Sensor Cable in Existing Walls If you need to cut and restrip the wire make sure that only 1 4 of wire is exposed Exposing too much wire could create shorts within the system IMPORTANT IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE CAPABLE OF INSTALLING A NILES REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE KIT IN YOUR WALLS CONSULT A NILES DEALER OR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER THEY HAVE SPECIAL TOOLS TECHNIQUES AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE THE INSTALLER CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ESTIMATE BEFORE ANY WORK IS DONE Figure 9A amp B A Wall mounting B If you desire to shelf mount the connection hub stick the included adhesive backed feet on the bottom of the unit and place it on the shelf
4. or you are wiring between two finished floors look for baseboards which could be removed and replaced with the cable behind them Doorjambs can be removed and often have enough space for sensor cable all the way around the door Figure 14 16 INSTALLATION CONTINUED Sometimes an under the carpet run is possible As a last resort heating and air conditioning vents can be used as cable raceways for plenum rated cable check your local building codes some municipalities require a conduit When you are dealing with the unknown because of the structure of your home or with difficult materials to patch the wall such as plaster lath and plaster faux finishes wallpaper etc be patient A careful study of the potential problems before you start the job will pay off later Figure 13 Unobstructed space Figure 14 Routing Wire for sensor cable Around a Door NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI _E 17 SPECIFICATIONS MSU250 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies of 38kHz 40kHz and 56kHz Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of CAT 5 cable from each sensor keypad Unit Dimensions 5 5 8 wide x 1 1 4 high x 2 deep Power Requirements 12 vDC power supply included MS210 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies of 38kHz 40kHz and 56kHz IR Receiving Range 20 to 35 dependi
5. MSU250 Base HHE Self Adhesive Rubber Feet Figure 9A Wall mount placement Figure 9B Table top placement Use sheetrock screws Affix the enclosed self adhesive rubber feet to the base of the MSU250 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIF 9 INSTALLATION CONTINUED STEP 7 RUNNING THE SENSOR CABLE Reconnect the sensor plug flashers and power supply as outlined in steps 2 3 and 4 Figure 10 That s it Now you are ready to control your audio video equipment from the room you chose NOTE MAKE SURE THAT THE STRIPPED ENDS OF THE WIRE DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER OR ANY SURFACE OTHER THAN THE CONNECTOR aan 12VDC AIE 200mA STATES OUTPUT Hd Lat MSU250 Low Low IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT INPUT 1 INPUT Z Figure 10 Connecting Power Supply an Flashers 10 INSTALLATION CONTINUED NORMAL OPERATION To control your audio video components simply aim your remote control at the table top sensor If you are within range and your remote control s batteries are fresh the LED on the sensor will flash a bright blue color each time you press a button on the remote Figure 11 If you are using a remote control with macro capabilities a single press of a button issues a string of commands allow sufficient time for al
6. REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE KIT 1 Read through the entire manual Before attempting any installation read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference 2 Avoid contact with all high voltage electrical wiring and equipment 3 Keep away from water and moisture Never use or install electronic products near water ie near a bathtub sink washing machine in a wet basement near a swimming pool or anywhere else the product may be exposed to water or moisture 4 Power supply cord protection Do not run the power cord where it may be subject to wear or abuse Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord which may damage it 6 Lightning It is suggested that you remove the power supply from the wall if your system will not be used for long periods of time Power surges due to lightning strikes may damage your equipment 7 Check your local building and electrical codes There may be specific requirements regard ing running low voltage in your area INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED e Pencil BE e Standard screwdriver AEE e Phillips screwdriver e Wire strippers Seem e Drill and assorted bits GETTING STARTED While the Remote Control Anywhere Kit is compatible with most brands of audio video components there are a few exceptions You should perform a temporary hook up to test for compatibility before you conceal wire or pe
7. an authorized NILES dealer To obtain warranty service take the unit to the nearest authorized NILES dealer who will test the product and if necessary forward it to NILES for service If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area you must write to NILES and include your name model and serial number of your unit along with a brief description of the problem A factory Return Authorization Number will be sent to you DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES If the above conditions are met the purchaser s sole remedy shall be to return the product to NILES in which case NILES will repair or replace at its sole option the defective product without charge for parts or labor NILES will return a unit repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping same by its usual shipping method from the factory only at its expense within the United States of America THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER PURCHASER NILES SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED OR PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the ab
8. ch could potentially induce interference over the sensor cable The basic rules are Never run the sensor cable through the same hole as an electrical cable Never run the sensor cable into the same J box as electrical cable Avoid running the sensor cable beside the electrical cable Keep it at least 3 or 4 feet distant from any electrical power cable As side by side wiring is unavoidable in particular spots in every house just move the sensor cable route away as soon as possible If construction forces a side by side run for more than ten feet install metal conduit or shielded sensor cable Low voltage cables such as doorbells intercoms telephone speaker security or television cannot cause interference on your sensor cables so you can safely run all of them at the same time through the same holes side by side NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIF 13 INSTALLATION conrtiNueD SAFETY FIRST Wear gloves safety goggles and head protection when drilling Avoid nails they ruin bits and they can cause injury Pay particular attention when using hole hogs and other powerful electric drills the torque of the drill when suddenly stopped by a nail can break a strong person s wrist DRILLING Use a bit that is large enough for the cables you plan to run An auger bit is the preferred bit for rough in wiring It will actually pull itself through the wood so that the drill motor not you does most of th
9. e of the table top sensor location and cable routes to the interior walls or ceilings of your home Interior walls in almost all North American residences are hollow so that it is easy to route new sensor cable around the house What you see when you look at the painted wall board plaster or paneling is only the skin of the wall Behind the skin is the skeleton two by four wood or metal studs running vertically from the floor to the ceiling in walls and 2 x 6 or larger joists running horizontally in the ceilings and floors In between the studs and the joists is the space for the wiring and plumbing of your home Exterior walls are different They must insulate the house from the heat and cold outside so they are stuffed with insulation The national building code requires that the hollow wall space in exterior walls be broken by a horizontal stud placed between the vertical studs This fire blocking makes it very difficult to retrofit long lengths of cable In some areas of the country the exterior walls are constructed of solid masonry and have no hollow space for cables NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI U 15 INSTALLATION CONTINUED Start by examining all the possible routes you might take to run the sensor cable from the sensor location to the A V components to be controlled Use a stud sensor or other device to locate the internal structure of the wall You want to avoid all studs or joists A typical route
10. e work Always drill the holes in the center of the stud If you have to notch the stud or drill the hole closer than one inch from the edge of the stud protect the cable with a nail plate When drilling holes in ceiling joists drill in the center of the joists and try to locate the hole near the end of the joist DO NOT drill through a gluelam or any load bearing beam without the direction of your contractor Try to line the holes up perfectly because it makes pulling the cable much easier A good technique is to snap a chalk line across the face of the studs or against the bottom of the ceiling joists Then work backward so that you can always see the holes you have already drilled Paying careful attention to this will save you a lot of time later INSTALLATION conrtiNueD PULLING THE CABLE Whenever you run the cable farther than 4 1 2 feet from a hole in a stud or joist open attic space going up walls etc fasten the cable to the joists or studs using cable clamps or appropriately sized cable staples The cable should not have large sags in it nor should it be too tight Try to protect the cable from being stepped on in attics or other unfinished crawl spaces There are guard strips raceways and conduits which can be used to protect the cable Consult the local building code for special requirements in your area CONCEALING SENSOR CABLE IN EXISTING WALLS This is actually a fairly simple task if you restrict your choic
11. l of the commands to execute Figure 11 System Operation NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI _ Cd INSTALLATION CONTINUED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES STATUS FEEDBACK WALL ADAPTER The sensor features a status feedback LED that glows green whenever your system is on This is a very useful feature when operating your equipment from a remote location For this feature to work your system receiver or preamp must have a switched AC outlet and you must purchase the optional Status Feedback 12VDC Wall Adapter FG01035 The Status Feedback wall adapter is plugged into the switched AC outlet of your receiver The 12VDC output plug is inserted into the connection hub s Status Input Figure 12 Figure 12 Connecting the Status Adaptor _ Annnnnn nnn 0000 TV SAT POWER 1 ap mm i NILES wem B Bos IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT esco facodl AIT 12 INSTALLATION CONTINUED ADDITIONAL SENSORS The Remote Control Anywhere Kit includes one surface mount sensor The included MSU250 main system unit will accommodate a second IR sensor Niles makes a variety of sensors for virtually any application See your Niles dealer for more information RUNNING SENSOR CABLE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND PREPARATION Plan to schedule the sensor wiring after the electrical wiring is finished That way you can avoid cable routes whi
12. ng upon the strength of the remote control 18 IR Receiving Angle 60 off axis horizontal and vertical at 20 Mounting Surface Mount Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of CAT 5 cable Unit Dimensions 2 wide x 11 16 high x 1 2 deep MF1VF IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 20 and 455kHz IR Transmitting Range 20 to 35 depending upon the strength of the remote control IR Transmitting Angle Transmits in a pinpoint transmission pattern the off axis power drops off very rapidly Unit Dimensions 5 16 wide x 3 16 high x 1 2 long NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI dD LIMITED WARRANTY Niles Audio Corporation NILES warrants its active products those requiring AC or battery power to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations The Warranty is void and inapplicable if NILES deems that the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer including but not limited to damage caused by accident mishandling improper installation abuse negligence or normal wear and tear or any defect caused by repair to the product by anyone other than NILES or
13. of the socket Don t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Make sure that the orientation of the connector matches the sensor Figure 3 amp 4 1 STATUS 2 DATA 3 GROUND 4 12V DC Red 12V Black Ground sr IR G V Yellow Data White Status Figure 3 Removable Connector Plug Figure 4 Wiring Legend TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by it s AWG American Wire Gauge number The lower A the AWG number the larger the wire i e 20 AWG wire is physically larger than 22 AWG NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIF 5 INSTALLATION CONTINUED STEP 3 CONNECTING THE 12VDC IN LINE POWER SUPPLY AND MICROFLASHERS Plug the MicroFlashers into any of the sockets labeled FLASHER OUTPUTS on the connection hub Figure 5 Plug the connector on the supplied 12VDC power supply into the socket labeled POWER on the connection hub and then plug the wall adapter into a live electrical outlet The power LED should light If the LED does not light confirm that the outlet you used is live by plugging in a lamp Figure 5 Connection Ports TECH TIP Make all final connections to the MSU before connecting the power supply This will
14. ove limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For the name of your nearest authorized NILES dealer contact NILES AUDIO CORPORATION P O BOX 160818 Miami Florida 33116 Please fill in your product information and retain for your records Model Serial No Purchase Date 20 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model Purchased E i Serial Number eo F E i Date Purchased month day year Dealer Name and Location 8 s 5 O Dr O Miss O Mr O Mrs OMs E E i Name Address eo i city State Zip Tel 5 E i Age 2 New Age a Popular O Myself Are there products capabilities s Under 25 R amp B Rock j i Bl O 25 34 O other ioc Which factor s influenced the purchase that you would like to see introduced 1 035 44 4 of your Niles product Please check O 4 54 How did you hear about Niles all that apply B 0558 over O are itec Develiper O Ease of Use E Income le ed e Piga yaue Direct Mail Product Features O Under 24 999 O Friend Family O Quality Durabiliy O 25 000 44 999 O In Store Display O Reputation 0 45000 5 4 999 O Interior Designer O Style Appearance amp O 75 000 99 999 O Magazine Ad O Warranty S1 O 100 000 129 999 O Mail Order Catalo EG IX g EI Over 130 000 O Newspaper Ad Do you 1 Occupation O Product Brochure O Own a House If yes S O Arts Enter
15. rmanently mount any parts Steps One through Five describe how to perform a quick and easy check for compatibility Once you have determined that all of your remote controlled A V components are compatible proceed with the rest of the installation NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 1foot E55555C lt ooo m g 9000000 2 O Hooo mosz L ja Hi M Figure 1 Connection Hub Placement 3 INSTALLATION STEP 1 PLACING THE CONNECTION HUB Place the Connection Hub so that the MicroFlasher wires will reach the components Never place the connection hub closer than 1 away from a television set Figure 1 To Niles IR Flasher To 12VDC Power Supply Plugged into a switched To unswitched AC Outlet Typically AC Outlet found in back PELLS TT of a receiver amp MSU250 MS210 Sensor MSU250 Sensor Connection Figure 2 MSU250 Installation INSTALLATION CONTINUED STEP 2 CONNECTING THE SENSOR CABLE TO THE CONNECTION HUB For your convenience the sensor cable ends have been stripped Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug Figure 2 and snap the locking tab down To help you the connector plug is keyed Insert the smooth side of the connector plug into the smooth side
16. tainment O Product Review how many square feet 8 O Business Owner O Retail Salesperson E j o Engineer O E Tailer B Finance Accountin E O General Office g What magazines do you read O 0una Town House O Management 1 Condominium Co op E O Professional O Rent an Apartment O Sales Marketing 2 O Rent a House z I e Student 3 Are you interested in receiving 8 Tradesperson literature on other Niles products a Musical tastes Please check Who will install the product O Yes O Mo 1 aji that apply O Custom Installer apply Li O Alternative O Classical O Electrician O Country O Jazz O Friend NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 21 NILES BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 1 800 BUY HIFI www nilesaudio com 2007 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logos and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 04 07 DS00566A
17. would be from the sensor location up the inside of the wall to a new hole drilled into the top plate horizontal 2 x 4 at the top of the inside of the wall into the attic crawl space then down another plate to the wall behind the stereo system itself The other very common route is through the bottom plate of the wall into an unfinished basement or crawl space Identify where all of your electrical phone and TV wiring is likely to be and plan to route around it all You can accidentally induce interference on your sensor cable right beside electrical cable for more than a few feet Try to keep sensor cable running parallel to power cables at least 3 feet away To find exactly where an electrical cable is routed try inspecting the inside of the wall by turning off the breaker for a particular power outlet or switch removing the cover plate and switch or receptacle and shining a penlight into the wall If you have access to an attic or basement space you can see which part of the wall space is free of obstructions Figure 13 When you don t have access above or below the wall try to estimate the existing cable and pipe locations from the positions of electrical outlets and plumbing fixtures on both sides of the wall Also take a look at the outside of your house sometimes a conduit vent or drain pipe will be visible and will offer useful information Choose the route with the fewest potential obstacles If your house is built on a slab
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