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- Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E H O M E T H E A T E R M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T HT-MSU...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing the HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit 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... -
Page 3: Introduction
“trigger” desired activities. The Niles HT-MSU can be used with the Niles R-8 Handheld IR Remote Control or any learning IR remote control programmed with Niles single-touch activity keys. With the Niles HT-MSU, users gain levels of control that are simply not possible with traditional “universal”... -
Page 4: Features And Benefits
“all-in-one” programmable universal remotes, even if the system is hidden from view. The HT-MSU has both video and 12 Volt sync inputs to manage the “power state” of your home theater system components. These synch ports, along with IR flasher ports, RS232 control ports, and an expansion port, allow the HT-MSU to control up to 22 devices from your home theater system and even “share”... -
Page 5: Contents
INTELLIGENT INTEGRATION WITH MULTI-ZONE SYSTEMS The HT-MSU includes control ports that allow it to “share” sources with whole-house distributed audio systems. The power state of these “shared” sources can be completely managed so that sources are always powered-on when they need to be and powered-off when both whole-house and home theater systems are turned off. -
Page 6: Parts Guide
Figure 1. HT-MSU Top View... -
Page 7: System Design Considerations
6 ) Global IR Output - A 3.5mm jack provides all IR codes that the HT-MSU generates and all IR codes that come in through the IR Input connection and can be configured via Niles QuickConfig Software for Normal or High output. Normal output is designed for a Niles MF1 IR MicroFlasher ;... - Page 8 A source via its remote control has one button for turning that source On and Off. When trying to automate such a device, you must provide the HT-MSU the “Power Status” as feedback using the Status connection on the HT-MSU’s top edge (detailed below).
- Page 9 If the source has a video out jack, connect the video output to the corresponding SRC Status RCA jack on the HT-MSU. If the source has no video output jack, you may use one of the Niles external-sensing devices that provides 12V output (i.e., the CS12V Current Sensor or the LS-1 Light Sensor) connected to the RCA Status jack.
- Page 10 Flat Panel Display HT Receiver Satellite Receiver Media Server CS12V 12 V DC Power Supply DVD Player Portable Docking Station HT-MSU WS110 Motorized Lift CD Disc Changer AC-3 Remote...
- Page 11 R e c e i v e r See Figure 7 Flasher 12 Volt RS232 Video Synch HT Receiver 12 V DC CS12V DVD Player CD/DVD 0 1 0 : 0 0 Figure 3. System Configuration 2 Portable Docking Station RS232 Controllable Lighting System HT-MSU TiVo ®...
- Page 12 Flat Panel Displays HT Receiver Satellite Receiver 12 V DC Media Server Power Supply CS12V Flat Panel Display DVD Player PAR4 HT-MSU AC-3 Flasher 12 Volt Portable Docking RS232 Station Remote WS110 CAT-5 Cable CD Disc Changer Video Synch...
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Page 13: Installation Considerations
The HT-MSU requires several different types of wires runs: 1) IR Sensor Wire: The HT-MSU has an infrared (IR) sensor input for connection to any type of Niles IR sensor. Niles IR sensors utilize 4-conductor wiring and have been designed for use with CAT-5 cable (4-pair twisted) (Figure 6). - Page 14 Niles RF Remote issued to control the HT-MSU. PROGRAMMING PREPARATIONS AND WORKSHEET The HT-MSU has a PC Configuration/Expansion port on the bottom edge that is used for configuring (programming) the system. If the HT-MSU is being used by itself, the PC Configuration/Expansion port will be empty and used to program the system (Figure 7).
- Page 15 CAT-5 CABLE HT-MSU TRIGGERING REMOTE CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS Choosing the right IR remote to trigger the HT-MSU is very important. The HT-MSU is a component in the Niles IC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System. This system consists of the HT-MSU, the IC2 Remote, and a Zigbee RF remote that sends RF commands to the HT-MSU to trigger the activities.
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Page 16: Installation
Plug the supplied 12V DC power supply into an unswitched AC outlet. Plug the connector into the socket marked “Power” on the HT-MSU. If the Power LED does not light, test the unswitched AC outlet with another appliance. If the outlet tests OK, you have a defective power supply, which must be replaced for you to continue. - Page 17 Ring Figure 10. 3.5mm Stereo Plug and DB9 Connectors...
- Page 18 Most Niles Synching Accessories use a 3.5mm jack as the output. This 3.5mm jack must be changed to mate with the RCA connector on the HT-MSU; use a Radio Shack 274-897 OR 274- 330 mini-plug to male RCA adapter.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
2) Programming (refer to the Niles QuickConfig Configuration Software Manual for more information on programming troubleshooting) HARDWARE ISSUES There are two basic issues that can prevent proper operation of the HT-MSU system. These issues are presented in the order of probability and are as follows: PROBLEM: 1. - Page 20 The HT-MSU either “sees” or doesn’t “see” control signals at the Status ports. If the HT-MSU sees improper or intermittent status feedback (i.e., the HT-MSU may “think” that the source is off when it may really be powered on), the operation of the HT-MSU is compromised.
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Page 21: Accessories
FG01416 - Almond FG01417 - Black Wall-Mount infrared sensor used for IR control and pass-through on HT-MSU NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 MS110 FLUSH MOUNT IR SENSOR FG01409 Flush-mount infrared sensor used for IR control and pass-through on... - Page 22 1.25A 12VDC UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY FG01035 Provides 12 V DC synch signal to HT-MSU via 3.5 mm jack EXPANSION ACCESSORIES PAR4 SIMPLIFIED INFRARED ROUTER FG01172 Routes IR commands to four components.
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Page 23: Specifications
IR Bandwidth: Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 26 and 105kHz ® RF Section: 2.4-gigahertz frequency ZigBee wireless mesh technology Signal Range: 75 to 100 feet open air (22.86 to 30.48 meters) NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373... - Page 24 NOTES...
- Page 25 NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373...
- Page 26 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.
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Page 27: Warranty
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