I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E ® 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.
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.
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 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 of the socket. Don’t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket.
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.
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 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.
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 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).
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.
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.
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 all of the commands to execute.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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’ depending upon the strength of the remote control
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