Summary of Contents for Niles MicroFlasher IRC-2P
- Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E IRC-2P IRC-2P MicroFlasher ™ NILES ® L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y ®...
- Page 2 IRC-2P MicroFlasher ™ NTRODUCTION The IRC-2P is a miniature panel-mount IR flasher. It is one of three elements needed to complete a remote control extender system: 1. Remote Sensors 2. Main System Units/Connection Hubs 3. Infrared Flashers When an IR remote sensor receives a command from a hand-held remote con- trol, it sends a corresponding electronic signal through a wire to the Main System...
- Page 3 The IRC-2P is compatible with all Niles infrared repeaters, infrared routing • The IRC-2P is completely transparent devices, and multi-zone keypad systems to IR commands. Although the IRC-2P that utilize a 3.5mm mono mini-jack.
- Page 4 IR commands. The combination of an IRC-2P with a blocking cover and a Niles infrared routing device will allow you to change channels on one TV without changing another. See your Niles dealer for more information.
- Page 5 NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS The IRC-2P is typically mounted to the infrared remote sensor window of an audio/ video component using the attached self-adhesive pad (See Figure 1). The IRC-2P directs its infrared output towards the sensor, not out into the room. FIGURE 1 The IRC-2P mounts directly over the infrared remote sensor window of your audio/video component...
- Page 6 IR com- mands, mounting directly to your compo- nent's IR remote sensor window, the effec- tive range is limited to 4 feet. Niles also manufactures high-output flashers, offering greater range and flooding angle, for these types of applications.
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Page 7: Installation
System Unit and plug it into one of the flash- er outputs (See Figure 2). Coil any excess wire and tie it in place. Connecting Multiple Flashers It's possible to connect more than one flasher from a single output on a Niles... - Page 8 FIGURE 2 Connecting the IRC-2P to the Main System Unit's flasher outputs. infrared system. Consult the operating manual of the Niles Main System Unit or consult your local Niles dealer for more information. Increasing the Wire Length If the connecting wire is too short to reach the Main System Unit, an additional length of wire may be spliced in to extend it.
- Page 9 TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American Wire Gauge) num- ber. The lower the number, the larger the wire, i.e. twelve AWG is physically larger than fourteen AWG. To prevent your A/V component from receiving IR commands from sources other than the IRC-2P, the IR blocking cover should be used.
- Page 10 FIGURE 3 Mounting the IR blocking cover Mounting the IR Blocking Cover Make sure the mounting surface is clean before installing the blocking cover. You may improve the appearance by trim- ming the cover with scissors to exactly cover the remote sensor window. Mount the blocking cover (using the self-adhe- sive tape) so that the IRC-2P and the IR remote sensor window of the component...
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING This troubleshooting section addresses the most common problems that pre- vent an infrared flasher from operating correctly. Testing the Remote Control Test that the hand-held remote control operates the component when you point it at the front panel (check the batteries if it does not). - Page 12 We recommend connecting IRC-2P MicroFlashers to the “variable” flasher output terminals on Niles Main System Units. The flasher level controls should be set by first starting at the minimum (fully counter-clockwise) position and increasing the output (clockwise) until the equipment responds reliably. A max-...
- Page 13 2. Reduce the flasher output until normal operation resumes. This is done by turning the Flasher Level Adjust (located on the Main System Unit) counter-clockwise. If problems persist, refer to the user's manual for the Main System Unit or con- tact your local Niles dealer.
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Page 14: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 20 and 455 kHz. IR Transmitting Range Up to 4 feet (Typically mounts to the IR remote sensor window of an audio/video component). IR Transmitting Angle Transmits in a “pinpoint”... - Page 15 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 Tel: (305) 238-4373 Fax: (305) 238-0185 © 1999 Niles Audio Corporation. Because Niles strives to continuously improve its products, Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Niles and the Niles logo and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.