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- Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E ® REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! RCA - TT...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Contents Installation Considerations Installation Specifications Limited Warranty RCA-TT Remote Control Anywhere! Kit from Niles. With proper... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Niles RCA-TT 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. -
Page 4: Installation Considerations
WARNING – TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY, THE FOLLOWING BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED IN THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF YOUR RCA-TT REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT. 1. Read through the entire manual – Before attempting any installation, read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference. -
Page 5: Installation
Steps One through Five describe how to perform a quick and easy check for compatibility. Once you have determined that all of your remote controlled A/V components are compatible, proceed with the rest of the installation. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI... - Page 6 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 1 – PLACING THE CONNECTION HUB Place the Connection Hub so that the MicroFlasher wires will reach the components. Figure 1 Never place the connection hub closer than 1’ away from a television set Figure 1 Connection Hub Placement...
- Page 7 To Niles IR Flasher To 12VDC Power Supply Plugged into an switched AC To unswitched Outlet. Typically found in back of AC Outlet a receiver. MSU140 TS110 Sensor MSU140 Sensor Connection MSU140 Installation Figure 2: NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 3 – CONNECTING THE SENSOR CABLE TO THE TABLE-TOP SENSOR Pull out the removable connector from the bottom of the table-top sensor. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug (Figure 3), and snap the locking tab down. To help you, the connector plug is keyed.
- Page 9 NOTE: MAKE ALL FINAL CONNECTIONS TO THE MSU BEFORE CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY. THIS WILL AVOID POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS.INSTALLATION CONTINU Additional Additional Flashers Flashers REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! CONNECTION HUB CONNECTION HUB Figure 4: Installing Sensor Connector Figure 5: Connection Ports NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 5 – 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 com- ponents. Locate a place for the remote control that is within arm’s length of the A/V components, yet cannot directly control them.
- Page 11 (Figure 10). Additional Additional Flashers Flashers REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT CONNECTION HUB REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT CONNECTION HUB Additional Sensors Figure 7: Locating IR Sensor Figure 8: Removing Cables Additional Sensors NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI Black Bare...
- Page 12 Figure 9: Removing Sensor Connector Figure 10A: Wall-mount placement Figure 10B: Table-top placement Use sheetrock screws Affix the enclosed self-adhesive rubber feet to the base of the MSU140...
- Page 13 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. IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE CAPABLE OF INSTALLING A NILES RCA-TT REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT IN YOUR WALLS, CONSULT A NILES DEALER OR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
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Page 14: Normal Operation
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 8 – RECONNECTING THE CONNECTION HUB Reconnect the sensor plug, flashers and power supply as outlined in steps 2, 3 and 4 ( Figure 11 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. -
Page 15: Optional Accessories
AC outlet of your receiver. The 12VDC output plug is inserted into the connection hub’s Status Input (Figure 13). ADDITIONAL SENSORS The RCA-TT Remote Control Anywhere! Kit includes one table-top sensor. Niles also makes a variety of sensors for virtually any application. See your Niles dealer for more information or visit www.nilesaudio.com. -
Page 16: Running Sensor Cable In New Construction
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Figure 13: Connecting the Status Adapter RUNNING SENSOR CABLE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION Scheduling and Preparation Plan to schedule the sensor wiring after the electrical wiring is finished. That way you can avoid cable routes which could potentially induce interference over the sensor cable. The basic rules are: •... - Page 17 Then work backward so that you can always see the holes you have already drilled. Paying careful attention to this will save you a lot of time later! NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
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Page 18: Concealing Sensor Cable In Existing Walls
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. - Page 19 If you have access to an attic or basement space, you can see which part of the wall space is free of obstructions (Figure 14). Figure 14: Unobstructed space for sensor cable NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
- Page 20 INSTALLATION CONTINUED When you don’t have access above or below the wall, try to estimate the existing cable and pipe locations from the positions of electrical outlets and plumbing fixtures on both sides of the wall. Also, take a look at the outside of your house, sometimes a conduit, vent or drain pipe will be visible and will offer useful information.
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Page 21: Specifications
38kHz, 40kHz and 56kHz IR Receiving Range 20’ to 35’ depending upon the strength of the remote control NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI IR Receiving Angle 60° off-axis (horizontal and vertical) at 20’ Mounting Table-top Wiring Requirements Individual “home-runs”... -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
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. - Page 23 ❍ Custom Installer all that apply) ❍ Alternative ❍ Classical ❍ Electrician ❍ Country ❍ Jazz ❍ Friend NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI ❍ Mrs. ❍ Ms. ❍ Popular ❍ Myself ❍ Rock Which factor(s) influenced the purchase of your Niles product? (Please check all that apply) ❍...
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