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REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE!
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RCA - TT2

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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 - TT2...

  • 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.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Niles RCA-TT2 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: Features And Benefits

    FEATURES AND BENEFITS – REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT COMPLETE SYSTEM Everything needed to assemble a complete IR extender system is included in one box: ONE INFRARED SENSOR ONE MAIN SYSTEM UNIT ® IR MICROFLASHER (THREE) ® Transmit the IR commands to the audio/video components...
  • Page 5 PATENT PENDING UNIVERSAL NOISE SUPPRESION DESIGN cent lights, and direct sunlight EXTENDED IR RECEIVING RANGE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD COMPACT SIZE Tabletop design fits almost anywhere; only 2-7/8” wide x 1-1/16” high x 3-1/8” deep NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS – MAIN SYSTEM UNIT UNIVERSAL SYSTEM Compatible with virtually all brands of audio/video equipment and remote controls VERSATILE CONNECTIONS ® via 3.5 mm jacks SYSTEM FEEDBACK LED Confirms proper operation 3-30V AC/DC STATUS INPUT Provides system status to connected sensors and keypads EXPANDABLE INTEGRATED MOUNTING WINGS Both horizontal and vertical installation is supported...
  • Page 7 INFRARED BLOCKING COVER control and IR commands TRANSPARENT TO IR COMMANDS your equipment using a remote control EASY INSTALLATION A strip of self-adhesive tape provides secure mounting CONNECTING WIRE NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...

  • Page 8: Installation Considerations

    INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 1. Read through the entire manual – Before attempting any installation, read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference. 2. Avoid contact with all high voltage electrical wiring and equipment. 3. Keep away from water and moisture – Never use or install electronic products near water, ie., near a bathtub, sink, washing machine, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else the product may be exposed to water or moisture.

  • Page 9: 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 – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 1 – PLACING THE CONNECTION HUB Figure 1 Never place the connection hub closer than 1’ away from a television set Figure 1 Connection Hub Placement...
  • Page 11 To help you, the connector plug is keyed. Insert the smooth side of nector plug into the smooth side of the socket. To Niles IR Flasher Plugged into an switched AC To unswitched Outlet. Typically found in back of AC Outlet a receiver. Figure 2: NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 3 – CONNECTING THE SENSOR CABLE TO THE TABLETOP SENSOR Pull out the removable connector from the bottom of the tabletop 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 13 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 4 – CONNECTING THE 12VDC POWER SUPPLY AND EACH ® MICROFLASHER (Figure 5 should light. NOTE: Figure 4: Installing Sensor Connector Figure 5: Connection Ports NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 5 – MOUNTING A MICROFLASHER TO A/V COMPONENTS ponents. Locate a place for the remote control that is within arm’s length of the A/V components, yet cannot directly control them. Place the tabletop sensor no closer than two feet in front of the remote control (Figure 6).
  • Page 15 (Figure 10). Figure 7: Locating IR Sensor Additional Additional Flashers Flashers REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT CONNECTION HUB REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT CONNECTION HUB Figure 8: Removing Cables Figure 9: Removing Sensor Connector NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Self-Adhesive Rubber Feet Figure 10A: Wall-mount placement Figure 10B: Tabletop placement Affix the enclosed self-adhesive STEP 7 – RUNNING THE SENSOR CABLE Conceal the sensor cable between the tabletop sensor and the connection hub. For specific information refer to “Running Sensor Cable in New Construction”...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 8 – MOUNTING LOCATION locations include: Hidden Entertainment Equipment Figure 12: NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 9 – RECONNECTING THE CONNECTION HUB Figure 11 That’s it! Now you are ready to control your audio/video equipment from the room you chose. NORMAL OPERATION To control your audio/video components, simply aim your remote control at the tabletop sensor. Figure 13).
  • Page 19 ADDITIONAL SENSORS The RCA-TT2 Remote Control Anywhere! Kit includes one tabletop sensor. Niles also makes a variety of sensors for virtually any application. See your Niles dealer for more information or visit www.nilesaudio.com. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Figure 14: Connecting the Status Adapter REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT CONNECTION HUB 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.
  • Page 21 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 – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 22 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 23 If you have access to an attic or basement space, you can see which part of the wall space is free of obstructions (Figure 15). Figure 15: NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Transmits in a “pinpoint” transmission pattern (the off-axis power drops off very rapidly) depending upon the strength of the remote control 5/16" Wide x 3/16" High x 1/2" Long NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    To obtain warranty service, take the unit to the nearest authorized NILES dealer, 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 write to NILES and include your name, model and serial number of your unit, along with a brief description of the problem.

  • Page 27: Warranty Registration Card

    Are you interested in receiving 3. _____________________ Tradesperson literature on other Niles products? Who will install the product? Musical tastes: (Please check all that apply) Custom Installer Electrician Alternative Classical Country Jazz Friend NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 28 ® L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y R C H I T E C T U R E N i l e s A u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n 1 2 3 3 1 S .