Niles TM-AM/FM Quick Install Manual

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Page 1 Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E TM-AM AM/FM RADIO TUNER MODULE...
Page 2 The TM-AM/FM 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
Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Operating the TM-AM/FM Module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11...
Page 4: Product Overview
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 theater receivers Figure 1. IntelliControl ICS TM-AM/FM module.
Page 5 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Plug and Play Integration The TM-AM/FM module will automatically identify itself to the IntelliFile 3 Programming Software during system conﬁguration ® and map all appropriate control functions to all user interfaces. Metadata The TM-AM/FM module outputs station frequency and band (AM or FM) that is displayed on IntelliControl ICS user interfaces with LCDs providing real-time tuner status 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
CAUTION: The TM-AM/FM Module is susceptible to static dis- charge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth ground prior to picking up the TM-AM/FM. Handle the card by its edges. 1. Carefully slide the TM-AM-FM Module into the appropriate card slot.
Page 8 2. Spread “arms” of dipole antenna as far apart as possible and position for best reception. �� Figure 3. TM-AM/FM Module connection to antennas.
Page 9 www.nilesaudio.com INSTALLATION (CONT’D) �� Figure 4. Enlargement – AM and FM antennas connecting to module card.
Page 10 Expanding the System When using multiple chassis, connect the Left and Right Cas- cade Audio OUT of the TM-AM/FM to the Left and 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.
Page 11 www.nilesaudio.com INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Expanded Systems Diagram �� ...
Page 12: Operating The Tm-Am/Fm Module
OPERATING THE TM-AM/FM MODULE There are various user interfaces that operate with the TM-AM/ FM Module. The following pages contain explanations for con- trolling the AM and FM radio with the Display, iRemote and Contact user interfaces. Rock �� ...
Page 13 OPERATING THE TM-AM/FM MODULE (CONT’D) �� Master Keys �� AM/FM-Tuner 102.9 iPod SIRIUS AM/FM Display � � � � � � Screen 102.9 Favs � � � � � � � � � �...
Page 14 OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY PLAYING AM/FM RADIO �� To start AM/FM radio playing, �� press the AM/FM Master Key �� (i.e., �� AM/FM-Tuner �� 102.9 AM/FM NOW PLAYING SCREEN AM/FM-Tuner Favs 102.9...
Page 15: Changing Stations
www.nilesaudio.com �� OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY �� (CONT’D) �� SELECTING AM OR FM �� AM/FM-Tuner �� To play stations in the AM band, AM/FM-Tuner press the Soft Key [AM] To play stations in the FM band, 102.9...
Page 16: Adjusting Volume
�� 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 �...
Page 17 www.nilesaudio.com �� OPERATING THE IREMOTE AND DISPLAY �� (CONT’D) �� SELECT A FAVORITE STATION AM/FM-Tuner 102.9 To select a Favorite station, �� press the , the Soft Key [Favs] �� list of preset Favorites appear. ��...
Page 18 �� PERATING THE IREMOTE AND DISPLAY �� (CONT’D) �� ADD A FAVORITE STATION AM/FM-Tuner To add a station to the Favorite station list, tune to the station 102.9 to be added, then press the �� ...
Page 19 www.nilesaudio.com �� PERATING THE IREMOTE AND DISPLAY �� (CONT’D) �� DELETE/REPLACE A FAVORITE STATION �� AM/FM-Tuner AM/FM-Tuner To delete a favorite, press the Soft Key [Favs] 102.9 102.9 The “AM/FM Favorites”...
Page 20 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN PLAYING AM/FM RADIO Touch the labeled Master Key iPod SIRIUS AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM and the radio begins playing, (i.e., iPod SIRIUS AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM NOW PLAYING SCREEN iPod SIRIUS AM/FM � � � � � � 102.9 �...
Page 21 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iPod SIRIUS AM/FM CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) � � � � � � � � � � � � SELECTING AM OR FM iPod SIRIUS AM/FM � � � � � � � � � � � � To play stations in the AM band, ��...
Page 22: Audio Settings
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 AM/FM...
Page 23 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iPod SIRIUS AM/FM CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) � � � � � � 102.9 � � � � � � SELECT A FAVORITE STATION � � � � � � To select a Favorite station, �� ...
Page 24 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) ADD A FAVORITE STATION SIRIUS AM/FM iPod SIRIUS AM/FM � � � � � � � � � � � � To add a station to the Favorite � � � � � � 102.9 station list, tune to the station �...
Page 25 www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) iPod SIRIUS AM/FM DELETE/REPLACE A FAVORITE STATION � � � � � � 102.9 � � � � � � iPod SIRIUS AM/FM � � � � � � � � � � �...
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION CONTROL Remote/Keypad does not a) Conﬁrm TM-AM/FM is prop- control TM-AM/FM erly 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 Agency certiﬁcations: Tested to UL/EN60065 for US, Canadian and EU markets Frequency Range: AM 530 - 1710 kHz, FM 87 .7 - 107.9 MHz AM Section Antenna Impedance: 300 ohm balanced Sensitivity @ S/N: 20dB 55dB Image Rejection: 33dB S/N ratio: 45dB FM Section Antenna Impedance:...
Page 28 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 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.
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Page 32 . n i l e s a u d i o . c o m ©2006 Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logos, IntelliControl, IntelliFile, and iRemote are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.

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