Niles TM-AM/FM, Quick Install Manual

Page 1: ...Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E AM FM RADIO TUNER MODULE TM AM FM ...

Page 2: ... seek through stations access to 20 favorites and direct access to a station by entering the channel frequency The TM AM FM Module outputs metadata channel frequency on IntelliControl ICS user interfaces with displays Multiple TM AM FM Tuner Modules can be used in a single chassis to allow multiple AM FM channels to be played simultaneously in different zones ...

Page 3: ...Product Overview 2 Installation 5 Operating the TM AM FM Module 11 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 25 Contact Information 26 Warranty 27 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s ...

Page 4: ...inal 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 Thumbscrews Secure TM AM FM to IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver Figure 1 IntelliControl ICS TM AM FM module ...

Page 5: ... 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 20 Favorite Channel Presets User defined favorites allow easy access to most listened to sta tions Favorites are displayed on user interfaces with LCDs and are configurable in either IntelliFile ...

Page 6: ...r 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: ...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 Refer to the GXR2 Installation Worksheet to as sure proper card slot number 2 Concentrate on the GXR2 card cage guides as you insert the module card 3 Be sure the multi pin connector is secured to the header in the...

Page 8: ...ntennas AM Antenna 1 Connect bare wire ends on antenna to dual spring clips on TM AM FM polarity not critical 2 Position loop antenna for best reception FM Antenna 1 Connect F type connector on antenna to F type terminal on TM AM FM 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 7 Figure 4 Enlargement AM and FM antennas connecting to module card INSTALLATION CONT D ...

Page 10: ...ple 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 Figure 5 Cascade Audio Connections ...

Page 11: ...www nilesaudio com 9 INSTALLATION CONT D Expanded Systems Diagram Figure 6 Expanded system with Cascade Audio connections ...

Page 12: ...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 Guide Cat Rock Favs Deep Tracks Ch 40 The Beatles Revolution DISPLAY Master Keys Display Screen Soft Keys Cursor Keys Alphanumeric Keys ...

Page 13: ...io com 11 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner XM SIRIUS AM 102 9 FM iPod AM FM Favorites FM iREMOTE Display Screen Soft Keys Cursor Keys Master Keys Alphanumeric Keys CONTACT OPERATING THE TM AM FM MODULE CONT D umeric ...

Page 14: ...ERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY PLAYING AM FM RADIO To start AM FM radio playing press the AM FM Master Key i e AM FM NOW PLAYING SCREEN 12 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner ...

Page 15: ...nd press the AM Soft Key To play stations in the FM band press the FM Soft Key CHANGING STATIONS To tune to the next available station press the NEXT Key Press the PREV Key for the previous available station www nilesaudio com 13 670 AM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner ...

Page 16: ...NUMERIC KEYS To tune to a station using the numeric keys press the numeric keys of the AM or FM station to be played i e 9 3 1 then press the Enter Key ADJUSTING VOLUME Press the VOL Key to raise volume Press the VOL Key to lower volume 14 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner ...

Page 17: ...favorites press the Page or Page Soft Keys To cursor through favorites within a page press the Cursor or Keys The high light moves to the next line To make a selection press the Select Key The selected Favorite begins playing www nilesaudio com 15 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner Back 2 FM 95 5 1 FM 93 1 3 FM 98 7 4 AM 670 add favorite AM FM Favorites Page Page 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner ...

Page 18: ...vorite AM FM Favorites Page Page 3 FM 98 7 To add the station to your Favorite list press the Select Key The added station appears in the next available position in the Favorites list You can enter up to 20 favorite stations to the list Press the Back Soft Key to return to the Now Playing screen 16 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner Back 2 FM 95 5 1 FM 93 1 AM FM Favorites add favorite 4 AM 670 3 FM ...

Page 19: ...orite to be deleted Press and hold the Select Key for two seconds The Replace Delete menu appears Highlight Delete and press the Select Key To replace simply tune to the new station you wish to replace with Then follow previous steps and select Replace instead of Delete 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner www nilesaudio com 17 Back Delete Replace Update Favorites 102 9 FM FM Favs AM AM FM Tuner ...

Page 20: ...y labeled AM FM and the radio begins playing i e AM FM XM SIRIUS AM FM iPod AM FM NOW PLAYING SCREEN 18 AM 102 9 FM FM Favorites System Settings Audio Settings Paging Doorbell Sleep Timer Alarm Clock Clock Setting Page Page Back XM SIRIUS iPod AM FM AM FM XM SIRIUS AM FM iPod ...

Page 21: ...vorites XM SIRIUS iPod AM FM Soft Key To play stations in the FM band touch the AM 670 AM FM Favorites XM SIRIUS iPod AM FM Soft Key CHANGING STATIONS press the NEXT key for the next available station Press the PREV Key for the previous available station www nilesaudio com 19 AM 670 AM FM Favorites XM SIRIUS iPod AM FM ...

Page 22: ...numeric keys touch the numeric keys of the AM or FM station to be played i e 9 3 1 then touch the AM 102 9 FM FM Favorites System Settings Audio Settings Paging Doorbell Sleep Timer Alarm Clock Clock Setting Page Page Back XM SIRIUS iPod AM FM Soft Key 20 AM 102 9 FM FM Favorites System Settings Audio Settings Paging Doorbell Sleep Timer Alarm Clock Clock Setting Page Page Back XM SIRIUS iPod AM F...

Page 23: ... 95 5 3 FM 98 7 4 AM 670 or Page Back Page Add to Favorites AM FM Favorites 1 FM 93 1 2 FM 95 5 3 FM 98 7 4 AM 670 Soft Keys Select a desired station i e 3 fm 98 7 Page Back Page Add to Favorites AM FM Favorites 1 FM 93 1 2 FM 95 5 3 FM 98 7 4 AM 670 The selected station begins playing The Now Playing screen will show www nilesaudio com 21 Page Back Page Add to Favorites AM FM Favorites 1 FM 93 1 ...

Page 24: ...rites AM FM Favorites 1 FM 93 1 2 FM 95 5 3 FM 98 7 4 AM 670 The added station appears in the next available position in the Favorites list You can enter up to 20 favorite stations to the list Press the Page Back Page Add to Favorites AM FM Favorites 1 FM 93 1 2 FM 95 5 3 FM 98 7 4 AM 670 Soft Key to return to the Now Playing screen 22 Page Back Page Add to Favorites AM FM Favorites 1 FM 93 1 2 FM...

Page 25: ...elete Menu appears Touch the Delete Soft Key to remove the Favorite Page Back Page AM FM Favorites Replace Delete To replace simply tune to the new station you wish to replace Then follow the previous steps and touch the Replace Soft Key instead of the delete key www nilesaudio com 23 AM 102 9 FM FM Favorites System Settings Audio Settings Paging Doorbell Sleep Timer Alarm Clock Clock Setting Page...

Page 26: ...er 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 b Reposition antenna PRESETS No channels in Favorites a Program favorite channels using IntelliFile 3 or user interface AUDIO No audio in expansion zones a Check connection of L R Cascade Audio OUT from TM AM FM to L R Audio IN on IM AUDIO Module ...

Page 27: ... 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 75 ohm unbalanced Sensitivity S N 30dB 6dB max 12dB Image Rejection 80dB 1 FM and 1 AM antenna included Warranty Two year limited Shipping Weight 1 lb DIMENSIONS TM AM FM Module Card 1 1 4 W x 3 3 4 H x 7 1 4 D ...

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Page 32: ...le and iRemote are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Niles reserves the right to change specifications descriptions and prices without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications Designed and engineered in the USA DS00435AMY ...