Niles TM-HD/R Quick Install Manual

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TM-HD/R

HD RADIO

TUNER MODULE

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Page 1 Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E TM-HD/R ® HD RADIO TUNER MODULE...
Page 2 The TM-HD/R is a tuner module that slides into the card cage on a IntelliControl ® ICS Modular Multizone Receiver. It provides the functionality of a normal tuner: seek through stations, access to 20 favorites and direct access to a station by entering the channel frequency.
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 TM-HD/R Module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24...
Page 4: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW FM Antenna Terminal Connects a 75 ohm FM antenna Thumbscrews Secure TM-HD/R to IntelliControl ICS AM Antenna Modular MultiZone Terminal Receiver Connects to included AM loop antenna. Spring clip Cascade Audio OUT Left and right line-level audio outputs for use in multi-chassis IntelliControl ICS systems and home...
Page 5: Features And Benefits
www.nilesaudio.com FEATURES AND BENEFITS Plug and Play Integration The TM-HD/R module will automatically identify itself to the IntelliFile 3 Programming Software during system conﬁ guration ® and map all appropriate control functions to all user interfaces. Metadata The TM-HD/R module outputs metadata that is displayed on IntelliControl ICS user interfaces with LCDs providing real-time information in remote rooms.
Page 6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS (CONT’D) Add to Favorites Allows user changes to favorites from user interfaces with LCD displays. Direct Access Tuning Direct entry of station frequency from user interfaces with alpha- numeric keys. Convenient Thumb Screws Secure module to chassis card cage without the need for addi- tional tools.
Page 7: Installation
www.nilesaudio.com INSTALLATION WARNING: Always turn power OFF to the IntelliControl ICS Mod- ular MultiZone Receiver and be sure AC line cord is disconnected to avoid damage and electrical shock before making any connec- tions to the TM-HD/R Module. CAUTION: The TM-HD/R Module is susceptible to static discharge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth ground prior to picking up the TM-HD/R.
Page 8 INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Connecting an Antenna to the TM-HD/R Module Card When all modules are in place, and all system components have been installed, connect AM and FM antennas. AM Antenna 1. Connect bare wire ends on antenna to dual spring clips on TM-HD/R (polarity not critical).
Page 9 www.nilesaudio.com INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Figure 4. Enlargement – AM and FM antennas connecting to module card.
Page 10 INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Expanding the System When using multiple chassis, connect the Left and Right Cascade Audio OUT of the TM-HD/R to the Left and Right Audio IN on the IM-AUDIO Module in the same number card slot on the Slave chassis.
Page 11 www.nilesaudio.com INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Expanded Systems Diagram Figure 6. Expanded system with Cascade Audio connections.
Page 12: Operating The Tm-Hd/R Module
OPERATING THE TM-HD/R MODULE There are various user interfaces that operate with the TM-HD/R Module. The following pages contain explanations for control- ling the AM and FM radio with the Display, iRemote and Contact user interfaces. WRNA-FM 95.7-1 FM Display Master Dave Matthews Band Screen...
Page 13 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE TM-HD/R MODULE (CONT’D) Master Keys WRNA-FM 95.7-1 FM Dave Matthews Band iPod SIRIUS HD/R Crush Display WRNA-FM Screen 95.7-1 FM FAVS Dave Matthews Band Crush Soft 1 2 3 ... Favorites Keys Cursor Keys CONTACT Alphanumeric Keys iREMOTE ®...
Page 14 OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY ® PLAYING AM/FM-HD RADIO To listen to a radio station, press the HD/R Master Key (i.e., AM/FM NOW PLAYING SCREEN When selecting stations the WRNA-FM tuner will first tune to a non-HD 95.7-1 FM station. Dave Matthews Band HD Radio Crush...
Page 15 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) SELECTING AM OR FM WPKY-FM 94.5-2 FM To play stations in the AM band, Oscar Brown Jr. press the [AM] Soft Key Brother Where Are You To play stations in the FM band, Favs press the [FM]...
Page 16 OPERATING THE IREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) TUNE TO A STATION USING THE NUMERIC KEYS To tune to a station using the numeric keys, press the numeric keys of the AM or FM station to be played (i.e. “9”, “3”, “1”, ”1”), then press the Enter ADJUSTING VOLUME...
Page 17 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE IREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) SELECT A FAVORITE STATION WPKY-FM 94.5-2 FM Oscar Brown Jr. To select a Favorite station, press the , the [Favs] Brother Where Are You Soft Key list of preset Favorites appear. Favs AM/FM - Favorites To go to the next page of 1.
Page 18 OPERATING THE IREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) ADD A FAVORITE STATION WKYY-FM To add a station to the Favorite 93.9-1 FM station list, tune to the station The Gap Band to be added, then press the [Favs] Soft Key Hear the Beat The “AM/FM-Favorites”...
Page 19 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE IREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) DELETE/REPLACE A FAVORITE STATION WPKY-FM To delete a favorite, press the 94.5-2 FM [Favs] Soft Key Oscar Brown Jr. The “AM/FM Favorites” menu appears. Brother Where Are You Use the Cursor Favs to select the favorite to be deleted.
Page 20 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN PLAYING AM/FM RADIO Touch the labeled Master Key iPod SIRIUS AM/FM HD/R HD/R and the radio begins playing, (i.e., AM/FM HD/R AM/FM NOW PLAYING SCREEN iPod SIRIUS HD/R WRNA-FM 95.7-1 FM Dave Matthews Band Crush 1 2 3 ...
Page 21 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) SELECTING AM OR FM To play stations in the AM band, iPod SIRIUS HD/R touch the Soft Key WRNA-FM 95.7-1 FM To play stations in the FM band, Dave Matthews Band touch the Soft Key Crush 1 2 3 ...
Page 22 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) ADJUSTING VOLUME Press the VOL– lower volume. Press the VOL+ to raise volume. TUNE TO A STATION USING THE NUMERIC KEYS iPod SIRIUS HD/R WRNA-FM 95.7-1 FM To tune to a station using the numeric keys, touch the Dave Matthews Band 1 2 3 ...
Page 23 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) SELECT A FAVORITE STATION iPod SIRIUS HD/R To select a Favorite station, WRNA-FM touch the , the Soft Key Favorites 95.7-1 FM list of preset Favorites appears. Dave Matthews Band To go to the next page of Crush available Favorites, touch the Soft Keys...
Page 24 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) ADD A FAVORITE STATION iPod SIRIUS HD/R WRNA-FM To add a station to the Favorite 95.7-1 FM station list, tune to the station Dave Matthews Band to be added, then press the Crush Soft Key Favorites 1 2 3 ...
Page 25 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) DELETE/REPLACE A FAVORITE STATION iPod SIRIUS HD/R WRNA-FM 95.7-1 FM To delete a Favorite station, press the Soft Key Dave Matthews Band Favorites Crush The “Favorites Menu” appears. 1 2 3 ... Favorites Touch and hold the Favorite AM/FM –...
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION CONTROL Remote/Keypad does not a) Conﬁ rm TM-HD/R is properly control TM-HD/R installed in the card slot in IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver card cage. b) Check Module connection to header in card cage. SIGNAL STRENGTH/RECEPTION Weak or no signal a) Check AM and FM antenna connections.
Page 27: Specifications
www.nilesaudio.com SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range: AM 530 - 1710 kHz, FM 87 .5 - 108.1 MHz AM Section Antenna Impedance: 1K-ohm AM Antenna Input Sensitivity @ S/N: 25dBUV@S/N 30DB 55dB AM THD: .5% @ -50dBm FM Section Antenna Impedance: 75-ohm FM Antenna Input Sensitivity @ S/N: 15dBUV@S/N 30dB FM THD:...
Page 28: Contact Information
CUSTOMER SERVICE – 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 EST TECHNICAL SUPPORT HOURS 8: 00 AM to 7: 00 PM EST ON THE WEB w w w.nilesaudio.com EMAIL TECHNICAL SUPPORT techsupport@nilesaudio.com...
Page 29: 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, address, model and serial number of your unit, along with a brief description of the problem.
Page 30 NOTES...
Page 31 www.nilesaudio.com NOTES...
Page 32 Niles, the Niles logos, IntelliControl, IntelliFile, and iRemote are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Niles reserves the right to change speciﬁ cations, descriptions and prices without notice. The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other speciﬁ...

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