System Design Considerations - Niles VS-6 Installation Manual

SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
The Niles VS-6 Component Video Switcher can be integrated into many different system configura-
tions. To fully understand these configurations, it's important to first understand the basic control
sections of the VS-6.
NETWORK INTEGRATION WITH NILES COMPATIBLE
MULTIZO E RECEIVERS
The most integrated and seamless control solution for the VS-6 is to integrate it with a Niles
Network Multilone Receiver. On a Niles Network Multilone Receiver system design, all devices are
interconnected using CAT-5 cable, are uniquely identified and their configuration is coordinated
using Niles QuickConfig PC Configuration Software. On the rear panel of the VS-6 are seven RJ-45
communication ports. Connecting the one labeled Out to Master to a compatible Niles Multilone
Receiverusing CAT-5 cable activates the other communication ports and the VS-6 as part of the
network and all communication and control are processed using this connection. Please check with
Niles Technical Support for the latest compatible multi-zone receiver.
IR INPUT PORT AND IR SENSOR WI DOW
. IR (Infrared) codes can control the VS-6. These IR codes have two paths into the VS-6: the IR Input
Port or the IR Sensor Window (IR codes available for download at www.nilesaudio.com).
IR INPUT PORT
• The VS-6 receives commands from any Niles IR Main System Unit (MSU) or compatible
multizone receiver by connecting a 3.5mm mono plug to an IR Output of the MSU then to
the IR Input Port on the rear panel of the VS-6.
IR SENSOR WINDOW
• The IR Sensor Window of the VS-6 (Located on the front panel) receives IR commands
from a hand-held learning remote (containing VS-6IR codes)
NOTE: THE IR CONTROL CODES FOR THE VS-6 ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD IN MANY FORMATS
FOR POPULAR LEARNING REMOTE CONTROLS, FROM THE NILES TECHNICAL SUPPORT WEBSITE AT:
WWW.NILESAUDIO.COM
RS-232 I PUT PORT
RS-232 is a serial protocol for controlling the VS-6. It utilizes a D8-9 connection with standard
"transmit and receive" communications from RS-232 control devices, third-party whol.e-house
automation and control systems, the Niles HT-MSU and the IC2 Home Theater Automation and
Control System. These are equipped with the needed connection and can be programmed to
control the VS-6 via RS-232. The RS-232 connection has a dipswitch section for addressing
multiple VS-6's, baud rate, and other set up options.
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