I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT ® RCA-HT2
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Introduction The Niles RCA-HT2 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.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS – REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT COMPLETE SYSTEM Everything needed to assemble a complete IR extender system is included in one box: ONE INFRARED MICROSENSOR® Receives/initiates the IR commands and routes them to the Main System Unit ONE MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Amplifies and distributes the commands to the infrared flashers IR MICROFLASHER® (FIVE) Transmit the IR commands to the audio/video components 2
FEATURES AND BENEFITS – IR MICROSENSOR® HIGH-FIDELITY WIDEBAND DESIGN Ensures compatibility with virtually any brand of equipment, even those using faster, more difficult to reproduce IR codes PATENT PENDING UNIVERSAL NOISE SUPPRESION Design Enables operation in virtually any IR environment: near plasma and LCD displays, compact fluorescent lights, and direct sunlight EXTENDED IR RECEIVING RANGE Enjoy the convenience of 20’ to 35’ of remote control range (6.1 meters to 10.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS – MAIN SYSTEM UNIT UNIVERSAL SYSTEM Compatible with virtually all brands of audio/video equipment and remote controls VERSATILE CONNECTIONS Accommodates one IR MicroSensor® with removable screwless connector plus four IR flashers via 3.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS – MICROFLASHER® MINIATURE AND DISCRETE Each MicroFlasher mounts directly to the IR remote sensor window of your audio/video equipment while maintaining a clean appearance VISIBLE FEEDBACK Provides feedback of flasher operation via a red LED in the flasher housing TRANSPARENT TO IR COMMANDS Even though the MicroFlasher covers the IR remote sensor window, you can still directly operate your equipment using a remote control EASY INSTALLATION A strip of self-adhesive tape provides secur
InSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS WARNING – To prevent possible injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation and use of your 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.
InSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED • Pencil • Standard screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Wire strippers • 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 permanently mount any parts. Steps one through five describe how to perform a quick and easy check for compatibility.
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 unswitched AC Outlet To 12VDC Power Supply Plugged into a switched AC Outlet. Typically found in back of a receiver.
INSTALLATION (continued) Step 2 – Connecting the MicroSensor Cable to the Connection Hub For your convenience, the MicroSensor 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 of the socket. Don’t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket.
INSTALLATION (continued) Step 3 – Microflasher and 12VDC In-Line Power Supply connection Plug the MicroFlasher 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.
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 components. 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 MicroSensor 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.
INSTALLATION (continued) Step 5 – Mounting the Connection Hub Make sure that your system tested OK before proceeding Once you have decided on the ideal location for the connection hub, unplug the 12VDC power supply from the electrical outlet and disconnect the MicroSensor 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).
INSTALLATION (continued) Step 6 – Running the MicroSensor Cable Conceal the MicroSensor cable between the MicroSensor and the connection hub.For specific information refer to “Running MicroSensor Cable in New Construction” or “Concealing MicroSensor 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.
INSTALLATION (continued) Step 7 – Running the MicroSensor Cable Reconnect the MicroSensor 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.
INSTALLATION (continued) Step 8 – MS220 MOUNTING LOCATION The MS220 is designed to be surface-mounted almost anywhere.
INSTALLATION (continued) Optional Accessories Status Feedback Wall Adapter The MicroSensor 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).
INSTALLATION (continued) Additional MicroSensors The Remote Control Anywhere! Kit includes one surface mount MicroSensor. The included MSU250 main system unit will accommodate a second IR MicroSensor. Niles makes a variety of MicroSensors for virtually any application. See your Niles dealer for more information. Running MicroSensor Cable in New Construction Scheduling and Preparation Plan to schedule the MicroSensor wiring after the electrical wiring is finished.
INSTALLATION (continued) 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.
INSTALLATION (continued) 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.
INSTALLATION (continued) Start by examining all the possible routes you might take to run the MicroSensor cable from the MicroSensor 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.
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.
Specifications MSU250 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 25kHz and 90kHz Wiring Requirements Individual home-runs of CAT-5 cable from each MicroSensor/keypad Unit Dimensions 5-5/8” wide x 1-1/4” high x 2” deep 14.28 cm wide x 3.18 cm high x 5.08 cm deep Power Requirements 12 vDC power supply (included) MS220 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 25kHz and 90kHz IR Receiving Range 20’ to 35’ (6.
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