Niles RCA-SM, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE KIT RCA SM I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...ouble free use 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Contents 1 Installation Considerations 2 Installation 3 Specifications 18 Limited Warranty 20 ...

Page 3: ... 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 CONTENTS Check that your RCA SM Remote Control Anywhere Kit contains the following Connection hub Surface mount Microsensor 12VDC power supply MicroFlashers 3 CAT 5 sensor cable 50 Connection Hub MicroFlashers 3 CAT 5 sensor Cable 50ft 12VDC Power Supply S...

Page 4: ...ucts 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 4 Power supply cord protection Do not run the power cord where it may be subject to wear or abuse Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord which may damage it 6 Lightning It is suggested that you remove the power supply f...

Page 5: ...nywhere Kit is compatible with most brands of audio video components there are a few exceptions You should perform a temporary hook up to test for compatibility before you conceal wire or permanently mount any parts 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 procee...

Page 6: ...ch the components Never place the connection hub closer than 1 away from a television set Figure 1 MS210 Microsensor To unswitched AC Outlet MSU140 Sensor Connection MSU140 To 12VDC Power Supply Plugged into a switched AC Outlet Typically found in back of a receiver To Niles IR Flasher Figure 2 MSU140 Installation ...

Page 7: ... connector plug Figure 2 and snap the locking tab down To help you the connector plug is keyed Insert the smooth side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Don t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Make sure that the orientation of the connector matches the Microsensor Figure 3 4 TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by it s AWG American W...

Page 8: ...n the supplied 12VDC power supply into the socket labeled POWER on the connection hub and then plug the wall adapter into a live electrical outlet The power LED should light If the LED does not light confirm that the outlet you used is live by plugging in a lamp TECH TIP Make all final connections to the MSU before connecting the power supply This will avoid potential damage to components Figure 5 ...

Page 9: ...osensor window on the A V compo nent s front panel Press buttons on the remote control while watching the front panel of the A V component When the component responds repeatedly to the commands peel off the protective backing on the MicroFlasher and place the MicroFlasher in that location If the A V component s remote is not clearly marked slowly move the MicroFlasher over the window of the A V co...

Page 10: ...n for the connection hub unplug the 12VDC power 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 Figure 7 Locating IR Microsensor Figure 8 Removing Cables ...

Page 11: ...onstruction or Concealing Microsensor Cable in Existing Walls If you need to cut and restrip the wire make sure that only 1 4 of wire is exposed Exposing too much wire could create shorts within the system IMPORTANT IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE CAPABLE OF INSTALLING A NILES REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE KIT IN YOUR WALLS CONSULT A NILES DEALER OR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER THEY HAVE SPECIAL TOOL...

Page 12: ...supply as outlined in steps 2 3 and 4 Figure 10 That s it Now you are ready to control your audio video equipment from the room you chose NOTE MAKE SURE THAT THE STRIPPED ENDS OF THE WIRE DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER OR ANY SURFACE OTHER THAN THE CONNECTOR Figure 10 Connecting Power Supply and Flashers ...

Page 13: ...ontrol at the Microsensor If you are within range and your remote control s batteries are fresh the LED on the Microsensor will flash a bright blue color each time you press a button on the remote Figure 11 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 ...

Page 14: ...emote location For this feature to work your system receiver or preamp must have a switched AC outlet and you must purchase the optional Status Feedback 12VDC Wall Adapter FG01035 The Status Feedback wall adapter is plugged into the switched AC outlet of your receiver The 12VDC output plug is inserted into the connection hub s Status Input Figure 12 Figure 12 Connecting the Status Adaptor REMOTE C...

Page 15: ...he sensor cable The basic rules are Never run the sensor cable through the same hole as an electrical cable Never run the sensor cable into the same J box as electrical cable Avoid running the sensor cable beside the electrical cable Keep it at least 3 or 4 feet distant from any electrical power cable As side by side wiring is unavoidable in particular spots in every house just move the sensor cab...

Page 16: ...rk Always drill the holes in the center of the stud If you have to notch the stud or drill the hole closer than one inch from the edge of the stud protect the cable with a nail plate When drilling holes in ceiling joists drill in the center of the joists and try to locate the hole near the end of the joist DO NOT drill through a gluelam or any load bearing beam without the direction of your contra...

Page 17: ...ilings of your home Interior walls in almost all North American residences are hollow so that it is easy to route new sensor cable around the house What you see when you look at the painted wall board plaster or paneling is only the skin of the wall Behind the skin is the skeleton two by four wood or metal studs running vertically from the floor to the ceiling in walls and 2 x 6 or larger joists ru...

Page 18: ...et Try to keep sensor cable running parallel to power cables at least 3 feet away To find exactly where an electrical cable is routed try inspecting the inside of the wall by turning off the breaker for a particular power outlet or switch removing the cover plate and switch or receptacle and shining a penlight into the wall If you have access to an attic or basement space you can see which part of ...

Page 19: ...ways for plenum rated cable check your local building codes some municipalities require a conduit When you are dealing with the unknown because of the structure of your home or with difficult materials to patch the wall such as plaster lath and plaster faux finishes wallpaper etc be patient A careful study of the potential problems before you start the job will pay off later Figure 13 Unobstructed s...

Page 20: ...d 56kHz IR Receiving Range 20 to 35 depending upon the strength of the remote control IR Receiving Angle 60 off axis horizontal and vertical at 20 Mounting Surface Mount Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of CAT 5 cable Unit Dimensions 2 wide x 11 16 high x 1 2 deep MF1 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 20 and 455kHz IR Transmitting R...

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