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Niles RCA-SM2 Installation Manual

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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE!
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RCA - SM2

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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 - SM2...

  • 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-SM2 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 MICROSENSOR ® Receives/initiates the IR commands and routes them to the Main System Unit ONE MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Amplifies and distributes the commands to each infrared MicroFlasher ®...
  • Page 5 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD Our printed circuit board uses surface mount technology (SMT) to ensure reliability COMPACT SIZE Fits almost anywhere; only 2” wide x 11/16” high x 1/2” deep EXTRA LONG CABLE NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (305) 238-4373...

  • Page 6: Power Supply

    FEATURES AND BENEFITS – MAIN SYSTEM UNIT UNIVERSAL SYSTEM Compatible with virtually all brands of audio/video equipment and remote controls VERSATILE CONNECTIONS ® Accommodates one IR MicroSensor 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...
  • Page 7 Even though the MicroFlasher covers the IR remote sensor window, you can still directly operate your equipment using a remote control EASY INSTALLATION A strip of self-adhesive tape provides secure mounting CONNECTING WIRE to the MSU NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (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. Figure 1 Connection Hub Placement NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (305) 238-4373...
  • Page 10 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’ away from a television set (Figure 1). To Niles IR Flasher Plugged into a switched To unswitched AC Outlet.
  • Page 11 Make sure that the orientation of the connector matches the MicroSensor (Figure 3 & 4). Figure 3: Removable Connector Plug Figure 4: Wiring Legend TECH TIP: Wire size is expressed by it’s AWG (American Wire Gauge) number. The lower NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (305) 238-4373...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 3 – CONNECTING THE 12VDC POWER SUPPLY AND EACH MICROFLASHER Plug each MicroFlasher into any of the sockets labeled FLASHER OUTPUTS on the connection hub (Figure 5 Figure 5: Connection Ports TECH TIP: Make all final connections to the MSU before connecting the power supply. This will avoid potential damage to components.
  • Page 13 Repeat this procedure for each A/V component you wish to control. When the A/V component responds repeatedly, peel off the protective backing on the MicroFlasher and place the MicroFlasher in that location. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (305) 238-4373...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 5 – MOUNTING THE CONNECTION HUB Make sure that your system tested OK before proceeding. supply from the electrical outlet and disconnect the MicroSensor and the MicroFlasher cables from the connection hub (Figure 8). The connection hub can be either mounted on a wall using screws or placed on a shelf using the included adhesive feet (Figure 9).
  • Page 15 B: If you desire to shelf mount the connection hub, stick the included adhesive backed feet on the bottom of the unit and place it on the shelf Self-Adhesive Rubber Feet Figure 9A: Figure 9B: Table-top placement Wall-mount placement Use sheetrock screws Affix the enclosed self-adhesive NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (305) 238-4373...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) STEP 7 – RUNNING THE MICROSENSOR CABLE (Figure 10). That’s it! Now you are ready to control your audio/video equipment from the room you chose. ANOTHER OR ANY SURFACE OTHER THAN THE CONNECTOR. Figure 10: Connecting Power Supply and Flashers...

  • Page 17: Normal Operation

    If you are using a remote control with macro capabilities (a single press of a button issues a string of commands), allow sufficient time for all of the commands to execute. Figure 12: System Operation NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (305) 238-4373...

  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    This is a very useful feature when operating your equipment from a remote location. For this feature to work, your system receiver (or preamp) must have a switched AC outlet and you must into the connection hub’s Status Input (Figure 13). Figure 13: Connecting the Status Adaptor Optional Niles Universal E CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT...

  • Page 19: Running Sensor Cable In New Construction

    (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL SENSORS The Remote Control Anywhere! Kit includes one surface mount MicroSensor. Niles also makes a variety of sensors for virtually any application. See your Niles dealer for more information or visit www.nilesaudio.com. RUNNING SENSOR CABLE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND PREPARATION Plan to schedule the sensor wiring after the electrical wiring is finished.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) SAFETY FIRST! Wear gloves, safety goggles and head protection when drilling. Avoid nails, they ruin bits and they can cause injury. Pay particular attention when using “hole-hogs” and other powerful electric drills; the torque of the drill when suddenly stopped by a nail can break a strong person’s wrist. DRILLING Use a bit that is large enough for the cables you plan to run.
  • Page 21 This “fire blocking” makes it very difficult to retrofit long lengths of cable. In some areas of the country the exterior walls are constructed of solid masonry, and have no hollow space for cables. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (305) 238-4373...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Start by examining all the possible routes you might take to run the MicroSensor cable from the sensor location to the A/V components to be controlled. Use a stud sensor or other device to locate the internal structure of the wall. You want to avoid all studs or joists. A typical route would be from the MicroSensor location up the inside of the wall to a new hole drilled into the top “plate”...
  • Page 23 finishes, wallpaper etc., be patient. A careful study of the potential problems before you start the job will pay off later. Figure 14: Unobstructed space for MicroSensor cable Figure 15: NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (305) 238-4373...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MSU140 IR Receiving Angle IR System Compatible with virtually all brands Mounting Surface Mount of remotes using carrier frequencies between Wiring Requirements Individual home-runs of CAT-5 cable Wiring Requirements Individual home-runs of CAT-5 cable from each sensor/keypad Unit Dimensions 2"...
  • Page 25 NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (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

    1. _____________________ Rent an Apartment Professional Rent a House 2. _____________________ Are you interested in receiving 3. _____________________ Tradesperson literature on other Niles products? Custom Installer Electrician Alternative Classical Country Jazz Friend NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – (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 .

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