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Niles iREMOTE Quick Install Manual

2-way wireless rf system remote control with lcd display
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I N S T A L L
G U I D E
iREMOTE
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2-WAY WIRELESS RF
SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL
WITH LCD DISPLAY

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  • Page 1 Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E iREMOTE ® 2-WAY WIRELESS RF SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL WITH LCD DISPLAY...
  • Page 2 The IntelliControl ICS iRemote is a two-way RF (Radio Frequency) hand-held remote control user interface. Eight backlit Master Keys provide Niles exclusive “One Touch to Music,” which turns the system on, selects a source and starts the music. Additional backlit Hard Keys and Soft Keys provide complete source and system control.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating the iRemote - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Backlit button turns zone Niles System Settings or system off Provides access to system settings: audio (bass, treble, balance), sleep timer, alarm clock, etc. 12V DC Charging Base Power Supply Figure 1. IntelliControl ICS iRemote...

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    FEATURES AND BENEFITS Two-Way Wireless Communication The iRemote transmits commands to a Master Charging Base, connected to the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver for system and source control. The iRemote Base/Charger receives system and source status information and metadata from the Master Charging Base as provided from the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver.
  • Page 6 The Master Key for the source selected illuminates to indicate source selected and zone on status. Mute On Indicator “Zone Muted” will appear in the title bar of the iRemote display to indicate the selected zone is muted. Zone Off Press the OFF key to turn off the zone you’re controlling.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Unpacking the Box (Contents) ■ 1, iRemote Handheld Remote Control ■ 1, Nickel Hydride Rechargeable Battery ■ 1, iRemote Charging Base ■ 1, 12Volt Power Supply ■ 10, Master Key Caps ■ 1, Master Key Label Sheet ■...

  • Page 8: Inserting The Battery

    Your new iRemote comes equipped with a rechargeable battery, charging base and power supply. After every use, place your iRemote into the charging base cradle. The charging base’s front panel light changes from light blue to bright blue when the remote is seated correctly.
  • Page 9 AC outlet. 4. Set the iRemote into the Charger Base and let charge for 12 hours before initial use. NOTE: This is for the initial charge only. The iRemote will recharge in about 4 hours under normal use. Power Jack...
  • Page 10 The IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver then knows which zone to turn on and which source to select for that zone. MAC ID Sticker Figure 4. MAC ID Sticker Location - iRemote Base - Bottom View...
  • Page 11 Two MAC ID stickers are found on the iRemote Charging Base. Remove one of the stickers and place in the area under the box marked “1” box for the “iRemote Master Charging Base” on the GXR2 Installation Worksheet.

  • Page 12: Installation

    To install the Master Key labels (Figure 6): 1. Locate the Master Key keycaps. (Keycaps DO NOT come installed for the iRemote). 2. Place labels from the included label sheet inside the keycap. 3. Place the caps in the appropriate key locations. (Refer to the GXR2 Installation Worksheet to assure proper position).
  • Page 13 www.nilesaudio.com INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Basic Installation Diagram Figure 7.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Wiring Termination Diagram The iRemote Master Charging Base connects to an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver via CAT-5 cable. The iRemote Master Charging Base will be set in the same location as the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver. ONLY THE MASTER CHARG- ING BASE IS CONNECTED TO THE INTELLICONTROL ICS MOD- ULAR MULTIZONE RECEIVER.

  • Page 15: Zigbee Networks

    LCD will display the correct “Now Playing” screen and corresponding metadata. When more than one iRemote is installed into a home, the operational RF ranges of the additional iRemote Bases combine to form a Mesh Network.
  • Page 16 ZIGBEE NETWORKS (CONT’D) ZigBee RF Networks Information Figure 9. iRemote Master Charging Base with zone and repeater bases...
  • Page 17 Once connected, designate this base the “Master Charging Base” (see Figure 10). All other iRemote Charging Bases in the system can be plugged into any unswitched AC outlet to provide wireless two-way radio connec- tivity and iRemote battery charging.
  • Page 18 (CONT’D) Connecting the Remaining iRemote’s for Network Confi guration All remaining iRemote’s must be placed in a charging base and temporarily connected to the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver for network configuration. This ensures that both the handheld remote controls and the charging bases will be config- ured correctly (See Figure 11).
  • Page 19 3 char- acteristics for each iRemote in a system. During iRemote Network configuration, each iRemote is assigned an Network ID #, an RF Channel # and a unique Unit ID #.
  • Page 20 EX model RF channel#[1-10]) RF frequency for communication to the system on the selected Network Unit ID #(1-15): Selects a unique ID Number for each iRemote in the Network so multiple iRemotes can simultaneously communi- cate to the system without any interference.

  • Page 21: Operating The Iremote

    OPERATING THE iREMOTE SETTING THE iREMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR ZONE Press the , a list of Zone zone names appear. Zone Setting Kitchen Master Bedroom Use the Cursor Living Room to highlight a zone, then Patio press the SELECT...
  • Page 22 OPERATING THE iREMOTE (CONT’D) TURNING ON THE SYSTEM Press any of the eight custom- labeled and music Master Keys begins playing (i.e., PARTY MODE Press and hold any of the eight for 2 seconds. All Master Keys zones enabled for Party Mode turn on to the same source (i.e.,...
  • Page 23 OPERATING THE iREMOTE (CONT’D) CHANGING TRACKS/STATIONS Press the for the NEXT next track or station. Press the for the PREV previous track or station. ADJUSTING VOLUME Press the to raise VOL+ volume. Press the to lower VOL– volume. SETTING A FAVORITE STATION...
  • Page 24 OPERATING THE iREMOTE (CONT’D) SETTING A FAVORITE STATION (CONT’D) XM - Favorites Use the Cursor 1. Bluesville highlight in the [add favorite] 2. Classics menu. 3. XM Cafe To add the station to your 4. Hear Music Favorite’s list, press the...
  • Page 25 OPERATING THE iREMOTE (CONT’D) DELETE/REPLACE A FAVORITE STATION (CONT’D) Press and hold the SELECT for two seconds. The “Replace/Delete Menu” appears. Update Favorites Replace Delete Highlight [Delete] and press . To replace SELECT simply tune to the new station you wish to replace with.
  • Page 26 OPERATING THE iREMOTE (CONT’D) ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A SELECTION (CONT’D) iPod – Menu Playlists Scroll to an iPod menu item (i.e., Artists Artist), by using Cursor Albums Songs Podcasts Page Back Page Then press the SELECT Use the Alphanumeric Keys select the first letter of an Artist’s...
  • Page 27 OPERATING THE iREMOTE (CONT’D) ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A SELECTION (CONT’D) Artists Canadian Bush Party Cardigans Artists beginning with the letter Chainsaw “C” appear on the display. Chick Corea Coldplay Scroll to the Artist of choice by Page Back...
  • Page 28 OPERATING THE iREMOTE (CONT’D) ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A SELECTION (CONT’D) Then press the SELECT twice. iPod Sea Breeze Your selection begins playing. Chick Corea Moment’s Notice Shuffle Menu MUTING Press the to mute MUTE the zone, press the MUTE...
  • Page 29 OPERATING THE iREMOTE (CONT’D) TURNING THE ZONE OFF Press the to turn the zone off. TURNING OFF ALL ZONES Press and hold the for 2 seconds to turn all the zones off. AUDIO SETTINGS: TREBLE/BASS/BALANCE Press the Niles System Settings .

  • Page 30: System Settings

    Back Back “System Settings menu” or wait 10 seconds. The “Now Playing” screen will automatically appear. PAGE/DOORBELL Press the Niles System Settings System Settings . The “System Settings Audio Settings menu” appears. Paging/Doorbell Sleep Timer Use the...
  • Page 31 Only if Zone is On [Page Volume] Use the Cursor Page Volume: 80% adjust the level. Back SLEEP TIMER Press the Niles System Settings System Settings . The “System Settings Audio Settings menu” appears. Paging/Doorbell Sleep Timer Use the Cursor...
  • Page 32 Use the Cursor This Zone Only select [This Zone Only] [All Zones] Back CLOCK SETTING Press the Niles System Settings System Settings . The “System Settings Audio Settings menu” appears. Paging/Doorbell Sleep Timer Use the Cursor Alarm Clock to highlight...
  • Page 33 Press the Cursor highlight minutes. Use the Cursor adjust the minutes. Back ALARM CLOCK System Settings Press the Niles System Settings Audio Settings . The “System Settings Paging/Doorbell menu” appears. Sleep Timer Use the Cursor Alarm Clock to highlight the...
  • Page 34 12:30 PM Use the Cursor select the Source you want to wake up to (i.e., DSS Back DISPLAY SETTINGS (BACKLIGHT) Press the Niles System Settings System Settings . The “System Settings Display Settings menu” appears. Turn On Volume Press the [Page...
  • Page 35 Use the Cursor set the length of time until the Battery save iREMOTE goes into deep sleep after 5 minutes mode. Back NOTE: Battery Save mode disconnects the iREMOTE from the GXR2 network and doesn’t display metadata until picked up.
  • Page 36 SYSTEM SETTINGS (CONT’D) TURN ON VOLUME Press the Niles System Settings System Settings . The “System Settings Display Settings menu” appears. Turn On Volume Press the [Page Soft Key move to the second screen of settings. Page Back Page Highlight...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Receiver. b) Confi rm confi guration of CAT-5 cables and RJ-45 connectors. c) Verify MAC ID number for THIS iRemote Base is properly confi gured in IntelliFile 3. d) Confi rm Modules are in proper card slots in MultiZone Receiver card cage. (Check...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Master Charging Base: 5-3/8" W x 1-9/16" H x 5-3/8" D Compliance & Certifi cations: Safety: Evaluated to EN 60065 EMC: CE Ctick (iREMOTE EX) FCC, IC (iREMOTE US & Canada) Niles offers many accessories. For a complete list please visit: www.nilesaudio.com.

  • Page 39: Fcc Compliance Regulations

    Module must ensure that the information provided on the iRemote label is placed on the outside of the final product. The iRemote module is labeled with its own FCC ID Number. If the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another...
  • Page 40 CUSTOMER SERVICE – TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY PHONE (IN USA) 1-800-BUY-HIFI (289-4434) BY PHONE (OUTSIDE USA) 1-305-238-4373 CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS 8: 00 AM to 5:30 PM ET TECHNICAL SUPPORT HOURS 8: 00 AM to 7: 00 PM ET ON THE WEB w w w.nilesaudio.com EMAIL TECHNICAL SUPPORT techsupport@nilesaudio.com...
  • Page 41 NILES or an authorized NILES dealer.
  • Page 42 NOTES...
  • Page 43 www.nilesaudio.com NOTES...
  • Page 44 . n i l e s a u d i o . c o m ©2007 Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logos, IntelliControl, IntelliFile, and iRemote are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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