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Page 1: Remote Control
I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D O P E R A T I O N G U I D E Remote Control Anywhere! ™ ® L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y A N D... -
Page 2: Important Information
PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Remote Control Anywhere Kit is designed to provide years of troublefree operation. For your protection, please read these instructions thoroughly before proceeding with your installation. Keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and operating instructions described in this manual. - Page 3 PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS - To prevent possible injury, the following basic safety pre- cautions should be observed in the installation and use of your Remote Control Anywhere Kit. 1. Read through the entire manual - Before attempting any installation, read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference. 2.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........Getting Started Installation . -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The 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 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED While the Remote Control Anywhere! Kit is compatible with most brands of audio/video components, there are a few exceptions. You should perform a temporary hook-up to test for compatibility before you conceal wire or permanently mount any parts. Steps One through Five describe how to perform a quick and easy check for... -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION Step 1 Placing the Connection Hub Place the Connection Hub so that the MicroFlasher wires will reach the components. Never place the Connection Hub closer than 1 foot away from a television set. (See Figure 1) Step 2 Connecting the Sensor Cable to the Connection Hub For your convenience, the... -
Page 8: Step 3 Connecting The Sensor Cable To The Wall-Mount Sensor
INSTALLATION Step 3 Connecting the Sensor Cable to the Wall-Mount Sensor Pull out the removable connector from the back of the Wall-Mount Sensor. Insert the other stripped end of the Sensor Cable into the removable connector on the Wall-Mount Sensor and tighten the screws. -
Page 9: Connecting The 12V Dc Wall Adapter And Microflashers
INSTALLATION CONTINUED Step 4 Connecting the Figure 5 12V DC Wall- Adapter and MicroFlashers Plug the connector on the supplied 12V DC Wall- Adapter into the socket labeled POWER on the Additional Connection Hub and then Flashers plug the wall adapter into a live electrical outlet. -
Page 10: Mounting A Microflasher To A/V Components
INSTALLATION CONTINUED Step 5 Figure 6 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 components. 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 When the A/V component responds repeatedly, peel off the protective backing on the MicroFlasher and place the MicroFlasher in that location. If you get no response at all, call Niles Technical Support at 1-800-289-4434. (M-F 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM ET)
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Page 12: Step 6 Mounting The Connection Hub
INSTALLATION Step 6 Mounting the Connection Hub Make sure that your system tested OK before proceeding Once you have decided on the ideal location for the Connection Hub, unplug the 12V DC Wall-Adapter from the electrical outlet and disconnect the Wall-Mount Sensor and the MicroFlasher cables from the Connection Hub. -
Page 13: Step 7 Finding The Right Spot To Install The Wall-Mount Sensor
If you have doubts about whether you are capable of installing a Niles Remote Control Anywhere! Kit in your walls, consult a Niles dealer or professional installer. They have special tools, techniques, and experience to make the impossible possible. -
Page 14: Step 8 Safety Check
INSTALLATION Step 8 Safety Check Once you have found your installation spot, locate nearby studs in the wall with a stud sensor or by hand knocking. When you’ve found a location that is free of studs, drill a small 1/8” pilot hole just barely through the drywall. -
Page 15: Step 9 Cutting The Hole
INSTALLATION Step 9 Cutting the hole Once you have determined the ideal position for the cut-out, hold the Mounting Bracket up to the wall surface. Level the Mounting Bracket and mark the wall by tracing the inside perimeter of the Mounting Bracket with a pencil. -
Page 16: Step 10 Installing The Mounting Bracket
INSTALLATION Step 10 Installing the Mounting Bracket Place the Mounting Bracket against the hole. (See Figure 14) Bend the tabs at a 90° angle and insert into the hole. (See Figure 15) When the bracket is secure, bend the tabs back against the inside of the drywall and insert the screws so that they penetrate the tabs,... -
Page 17: Step 11 Running The Sensor Cable
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Page 18: Step 12 Installing The Wall-Mount Sensor
INSTALLATION CONTINUED Step 12 Installing the Figure 19 Wall-Mount Sensor Reattach the Sensor Cable to the Wall-Mount Sensor’s removable connector following the same procedure as before. (See Figure 18) Connect the wires as before: 1 = Red 2 = Bare 3 = Black Plug the Sensor Cable connector into the back of... -
Page 19: Step 13 Reconnecting The Connection Hub
INSTALLATION Step 13 Reconnecting the Connection Hub Connect the stripped ends of the Sensor Cable into the INPUT connectors on the Connection Hub. Connect the wires as before: 1 = Red 2 = Bare 3 = Black Plug the MicroFlashers into the FLASHER OUTPUT sockets on the Connection Hub. -
Page 20: System Operation
SYSTEM OPERATION Normal Operation Figure 21 To control your audio/video components, simply aim your remote control at the Wall-Mount Sensor. If you are within range (and your remote control’s batteries are fresh), the LED on the sensor will flash a bright red color each time you press a button on the remote. -
Page 21: Optional Accessories
Although the Remote Control Anywhere! Kit includes three MicroFlashers, the Connec- tion Hub can accommodate up to six. Order model IRC-2P (Stock# FG00726) from your authorized Niles dealer for each additional A/V component you wish to control. Status Feedback Wall Adapter... - Page 22 Wall Mount Sensors order Model IRR4D+ White (Stock number FG00643). Niles also makes a variety of sensors for virtually any application. See your Niles dealer for more information. Double-Gang Mounting Kit Used for applications that desire the mounting of two Decora ®...
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Page 23: Running Sensor Cable In New Construction
INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS Running Sensor Cable in New Construction Scheduling and Preparation Plan to schedule the sensor wiring after the elec- trical wiring is finished. That way you can avoid cable routes which could potentially induce interfer- ence over the Sensor Cable. The basic rules are: Never run the Sensor Cable through the same... -
Page 24: Pulling The Cable
INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS against the bottom of the ceiling joists. 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! Pulling the Cable Whenever you run the cable farther than 4-1/2 feet from a hole in a stud or joist... - Page 25 INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS wall), into the attic crawl space, then down another plate to the wall behind the stereo system itself. The other very common route is through the bottom plate of the wall into an unfinished basement or crawl space. Identify where all of your electrical, phone, and TV wiring is likely to be and...
- Page 26 INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS the wall for as far as your Figure 27 drill bit will take you. If you have matching paint and take reasonable care in patching you can cut a hatch in the drywall at each stud, run your cable, and patch and touch-up the wall (See Figure 27).
- Page 27 ©1999 All Rights Reserved. Niles Audio Corporation. Because Niles strives to continuously improve its products, Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Niles, the Niles logo and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Company.