Im-Server Installation Instructions - Niles IntelliControl ICS Installation And Setup Manual

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IM-SERVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION
WARNING: Always turn the power OFF on the
IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver and be
sure the AC line cord is disconnected to avoid damage
and electrical shock before making any connections to
the IM-SERVER Module.
CAUTION: The IM-SERVER Module is susceptible to static
discharge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an
earth ground prior to picking up the IM-SERVER. Handle
the card by its edges.
1. Carefully slide the IM-SERVER Module into the ap-
propriate card slot. (Refer to the GXR2 Installation
Worksheet to assure proper card slot number.)
2. Concentrate on the GXR2 card cage guides as you
insert the module card.
Figure 1. Inserting the module card into the GXR2 card cage
3. Be sure the multi-pin connector is secured to the
header in the card cage.
4. Tighten thumbscrews. (Do not over tighten.)
CONNECTING A MEDIA SERVER OR PLAYER TO
THE IM-SERVER
Preparation for Connection
Make sure that the Media Server/Player to be used
with the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver
is connected to the customer's home network via a net-
work switch/hub and CAT-5 cables. It is recommended
to test all remote control and music content functional-
ity of the Media Server/Player before connecting to the
ICS IntelliControl System.
Audio
When all IM-SERVER cards are installed in the Master
IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver, connect
Guides
® ICS SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
the Left and Right line level audio OUT of the Media
Server to the Left & Right audio IN on the appropriate
IM-SERVER.
Network Device
Connect a CAT-5 cable from the Network Device port
of the IM-SERVER card to the network switch/hub that
the Media server/Player is connected to.
IR OUT
Attached a Niles IR Flasher (Niles model MF1, MF1-
VF) directly over the IR eye on the component. (Shine
a flashlight onto the front panel of the media server to
find the IR OUT eye if it is not obvious.)
Carefully run the flasher wire back to the IntelliControl
ICS Modular Multizone Receiver and plug it into the IR
jack on the appropriate IM-SERVER card.
NOTE: An IM-SERVER card can be used for each stream
on a multi-stream capable Media Server.
Media Servers
SWITCH/HUB
CAT-5
CABLES
CAT-5
CABLES
Figure 2. Audio Connections
(800) BUY-HIFI NILES AUDIO CORPORATION
DMS4 MEDIA SERVER
HUB Audio Out
IR IN
1 2 3 4
L
R
STEREO- RCA-
RCA CABLE
IR
CONNECTION
GXR2
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