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Niles IM-iCARD 2 Quick Install Manual

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Q U I C K
I N S T A L L
G U I D E
IM-iCARD 2
INTEGRATION MODULE
FOR iPod

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  • Page 1 Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E IM-iCARD 2 INTEGRATION MODULE FOR iPod...
  • Page 2 The IM-iCARD 2 is an iPod interface module that installs into the card cage of an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver. It provides all the functionality typically associated with operating an iPod: playing music, playlists, podcasts and audiobooks. In addition, the IM-iCARD 2 provides both menu- based and alphabetical search of iPod content by: playlist, artist, album, song, podcast, genre, composer and audiobook.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T a b l e C o n t e n t s Product Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Operating the IM-iCARD 2 Module ------------------------------------------ 10 Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Contact Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 Warranty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Thumbscrews Secure IM-iCARD 2 to an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver Cascade Audio OUT Left and right line-level audio outputs provide signal to multiple-chassis IntelliControl ICS systems and home theater receivers Figure 1. IntelliControl ICS IM-iCARD 2 Module.
  • Page 5 ® and map all appropriate control functions to all user interfaces. Single Cable Connection The IM-iCARD 2 connects to an iPod* with the included cable. The cable facilitates power/charging, control, audio and metadata. Metadata Artist, album, and song title information are displayed on IntelliControl ICS user interfaces equipped with displays.

  • Page 6: Installation

    CAUTION: The IM-iCARD 2 Module is susceptible to static discharge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth ground prior to picking up the IM-iCARD 2. Handle the card by its edges only. 1. Carefully slide the IM-iCARD 2 Module into the appropriate card slot.
  • Page 7 Connecting the iPod The included cable connects an iPod to the IM-iCARD 2 Module. It provides bidirectional transmission of data, control and power to the iPod. 1. Connect the end of the included cable labeled Do Not Connect This End Into iPod to the connector port on the IM-iCARD 2 (see Figure 3).
  • Page 8 (CONT’D) iPod MENU Figure 4. The iPod is ready to be used a few seconds after connection. The Niles logo shown will appear on certain iPod models only. NOTE: The Niles logo will not appear when using an iPod Touch.
  • Page 9 Extender System (ES2) Power Supply (Included with ES-2) iPod iPod (Not Included) Use iWARE cable MENU included with the ES2 Optional iWARE SmartDock ® ® CASCADE AUDIO Figure 6. IM-iCARD 2 can only be used with SmartDock 2 and/or ES2. ®...
  • Page 10 Expanding the System When using multiple chassis, connect the Left & Right Cascade Audio OUT of the IM-iCARD 2 to the Left & Right Audio IN on the IM-AUDIO Module in the same number card slot on the Slave chassis. Up to four Slave chassis may be used in a system (see Figure 8).
  • Page 11 MENU iPod Included Connector Cable iPod GXR2 Master Chassis Cable IN CASCADE AUDIO COMMUNICATION & CONTROL SWITCH Communication IM-iCARD 2 and Control Switch Module Stereo Cascade RCA-RCA Audio OUT Cable CAT-5 Cable GXR2 Slave Chassis COMMUNICATION & CONTROL SWITCH Expansion Figure 8.

  • Page 12: Operating The Im-Icard 2 Module

    OPERATING THE IM-iCARD 2 MODULE The Display, iRemote, Contact, and iRemote ® TS are the IntelliControl ICS user interfaces that operate the IM-iCARD 2 Module. iPod The White Album Display Master The Beatles Screen Keys Revolution Shuffle Menu Soft Keys...
  • Page 13 www.nilesaudio.com Master Keys iPod SIRIUS AM/FM The White Album iPod Display The Beatles Screen The White Album Revolution 8 of 13 The Beatles Shuffle Menu Revolution Shuffle Menu Soft Keys CONTACT Cursor Keys Alphanumeric Keys Cursor Keys Master Keys Display Screen Soft Keys iREMOTE...
  • Page 14 OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY PLAYING THE iPod To start the iPod playing, press iPod Master Key PAUSING A TRACK iPod The White Album To pause a track that’s playing, The Beatles press the [Play/Pause] Soft Key Revolution To resume playing a paused Shuffle Menu track, press the...
  • Page 15 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) CHANGING TRACKS To advance to the next track, press the NEXT To start a track over, press the once. PREV To play the previous track, press the twice. PREV SHUFFLE MODE iPod The White Album The Shuffle mode plays iPod songs from the selected list The Beatles...
  • Page 16 OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) SHUFFLE MODE (CONT’D) To turn on the Shuffle mode, iPod press the [Shuffle] Soft Key The White Album The button changes to Shuffle The Beatles to show the Shuffle mode is on. Revolution To turn off the Shuffle mode, 8 of 13 press the [Shuffle]...
  • Page 17 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING THE iPod MENU TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) iPod – Menu Playlists Artists Albums To go to the next page of menu Songs items, press the Page] Podcasts [Page Soft Key Page Back Page...
  • Page 18 OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) GO BACK TO A PREVIOUS MENU Artists Candlebox Carlos Santana Chuck Berry Press and hold the [Back] Soft Coldplay to go to the iPod Main Cyndi Lauper Menu. Page Back Page EXIT MAIN MENU TO “NOW PLAYING” SCREEN iPod –...
  • Page 19 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION iPod To bring up the iPod menu, The White Album press the until [Menu] Soft Key The Beatles the main iPod menu appears. Revolution NOTE: Hold the [Menu] Soft for two seconds to go...
  • Page 20 OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Use the Alphanumeric keys to select the fi rst letter of an Artist’s name. (i.e., press the three times to get to “C”, then press the Enter Artists Artists beginning with the letter...
  • Page 21 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Chick Corea Complete “IS” Sessions Return to Forever Choose an Album by using Rendezvous in New York Cursor Keys Sea Breeze Very Best of Chick Corea Page Back Page...
  • Page 22 OPERATING THE CONTACT AND iREMOTE TS TOUCHSCREEN PLAYING THE iPod iPod SIRIUS AM/FM To start the iPod playing, touch Master Key iPod PAUSING A TRACK iPod SIRIUS AM/FM The White Album To pause a track that’s playing, The Beatles touch the Soft Key Revolution Shuffle...
  • Page 23 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT AND iREMOTE TS TOUCHSCREEN (CONT’D) CHANGING TRACKS To advance to the next track, press the NEXT To start a track over, press the once. PREV To play the previous track, press the twice. PREV SHUFFLE MODE The Shuffle mode plays iPod iPod SIRIUS...
  • Page 24 OPERATING THE CONTACT AND iREMOTE TS TOUCHSCREEN (CONT’D) SHUFFLE MODE (CONT’D) To turn on the Shuffle mode, iPod SIRIUS AM/FM touch the Shuffle Soft Key The White Album The button changes to Shuffle The Beatles to indicate the shuffl e mode is on. Revolution To turn off the Shuffle mode, touch the...
  • Page 25 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT AND iREMOTE TS TOUCHSCREEN (CONT’D) PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) iPod – Menu To go to the next page of menu Playlists items, touch the Page] Artists [Page Soft Key Albums Songs Touch the category you wish to Podcasts play.
  • Page 26 OPERATING THE CONTACT AND iREMOTE TS TOUCHSCREEN (CONT’D) GO BACK TO A PREVIOUS MENU Chick Corea To go back to a previous menu, Complete “IS” Se... touch the Soft Key Back Return to Forever Rendezvous in Ne... Press and hold the Soft Back Sea Breeze...
  • Page 27 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT AND iREMOTE TS TOUCHSCREEN (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION To bring up the iPod menu, iPod SIRIUS AM/FM touch the Menu Soft Key The White Album repeatedly until the main iPod main menu appears. The Beatles Revolution NOTE: Hold the...
  • Page 28 OPERATING THE CONTACT AND iREMOTE TS TOUCHSCREEN (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Use the Alphanumeric keys to select the fi rst letter of an Artist’s name. (For example, touch the letter , and then touch Soft Key Soft Key) Artists...
  • Page 29 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT AND iREMOTE TS TOUCHSCREEN (CONT’D) USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D) Chick Corea Complete “IS” Se... Return to Forever Choose an Album by touching Rendezvous in Ne... the album name. Sea Breeze Sea Breeze Very Best of Chick...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION CONTROL iRemote/Keypad does not a) Confi rm IM-iCARD 2 is control IM-iCARD 2 in proper card slot in IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver card cage. b) Check that the Module sits fl ush against the GXR2 chassis.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Two-year limited Shipping Weight: 1 lb. (.454 kg.) COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATIONS Safety: Evaluated to UL/EN 60065 EMC: FCC Part 15 (GXR2) CE, C-TICK (GXR2 EX) Niles offers many accessories for this and other products. For a complete list please visit: www.nilesaudio.com.

  • Page 32: Technical Support

    CUSTOMER SERVICE AND 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 EMAIL FOR PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS...
  • Page 33 – claims made without proof of purchase will be denied) who will test the product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area, you must contact NILES to receive a factory Return Authorization Number.
  • Page 34 NOTES...
  • Page 35 www.nilesaudio.com NOTES...
  • Page 36 Apple performance standards. ©2009 Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logos, IntelliControl, iWARE, IntelliFile, and iRemote are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.