Niles Audio RCA3 manual

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Getting Started 4 Installation 4 System Operation 13 Optional Accessories 14 Running Sensor Cable in New Construction 16 Concealing Sensor Cable in Existing W alls 18 Specifications 22 R EMO T E C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT RC A 3 Remote Control Anywhere! Kit W ARNING – T o prevent possible injury , the following b[...]

R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT 2 Introduction The Remote Control Anywhere! Kit enables you to operate your remote con- trolled audio/video equipment from vir- tually 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[...]

R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT 3 T ools Needed • Pencil • Standard screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Wire strippers • Drill (and assorted bits) DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit.qxp 1/17/05 3:52 PM Page 3[...]

Getting Started While the Remote Control Anywhere! Kit is compatible with most brands of audio/video components, there are a few exceptions. Y ou should perform a temporary hook- up to test for compatibility before you con ceal wi re o r per man ent ly mount any parts. Steps One through Five describe how to perform a quick and easy check for compat[...]

5 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Step 2 – Connecting the Sensor Cable to the Connection Hub For your convenience, the sensor cable ends have been stripped. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug ( Figure 2 ), and snap the locking tab down. T o help you, the connector plug is keyed. Insert the smooth side o[...]

6 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Figur e 3: Remov able C onnect or Plug 1 = Green/White - 12V 2 = Green - DA T A 3 = Orange/White - GROUND 4 = Blue - EMPTY 5 = Blue/White - ST A TUS 6 = Orange - EMPTY 7 = Brown/White - EMPTY 8 = Brown - EMPTY 1 = ST ATUS 4 = 12V DC 1 = 12V 2 = DA TA 2 = DA TA 3 = GROUND Red = 12V+ Black = Ground Ye l low = Dat[...]

7 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Additional Flashers REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! CONNECTION HUB 3-30V AC/DC STA TUS IN F igure 5: Connection P orts Step 3 – Connecting the 12VDC In-Line Power Supply and MicroFlashers Plug the MicroFlashers into any of the sockets labeled FLASHER OUTPUTS on the connection hub ( Figur e 5 ). Plug the connector on[...]

8 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Step 4 – Mounting a MicroFlasher to A/V Components Make sure all of your remote controls have batteries and that they are able to operate the A/V components. Locate a place for the remote control that is within arm’ s length of the A/V components, yet cannot directly control them. Place the table-top sensor[...]

9 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT 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. If you get no response at all, call Niles T echnical Support at 1-800-289-4434 (M-F 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM [...]

10 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT 3-30V AC/DC STA TUS IN Figur e 8: Removing C ables F igure 9A & B A: W all mounting B: If y ou desir e to shelf mount the connection hub , stick the included adhesiv e backed f eet on the bot tom of the unit and place it on the shelf Figur e 9B: T able-t op placement Af f ix the enclosed self-adhesiv e rub[...]

11 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Step 6 – Running the Sensor Cable Conceal the sensor cable between the sensor and the connection hub. For specific information refer to “Running Sensor Cable in New Construction”, located on page 16 , or “Concealing Sensor Cable in Existing W alls”, located on page 18 . If you need to cut and restrip[...]

12 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Step 7 – Reconnecting the Connection Hub Reconnect the sensor plug, flashers and power supply as outlined in steps 2, 3 and 4 ( F igure 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[...]

13 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Normal Operation T o control your audio/video components, simply aim your remote control at the table-top sensor . If you are within range (and your remote control’ s batteries are fresh), the LED on the sensor will flash a bright blue color each time you press a button on the remote ( Figure 11 ). If you ar[...]

REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT CONNECTION HUB Switched outlet on the back of r eceiver or preamp. 3-30V AC/DC STA TUS IN 14 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Optional Accessories Status Feedback W all Adapter The sensor features a status feedback LED that glows green whenever your system is on. This is a very useful feature when operating your equi[...]

15 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Additional Sensors The Remote Control Anywhere! Kit includes one surface mount sensor . The included MSU250 main system unit will accommodate a second IR sensor . Niles makes a variety of sensors for virtually any application. See your Niles dealer for more information. DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit.qxp 1/17/05 3:52 PM [...]

16 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Running Sensor Cable in New Construction Scheduling and Preparation Plan to schedule the sensor wiring after the electrical wiring is finished. That way you can avoid cable routes which could potentially induce interference over the sensor cable. The basic rules are: Never run the sensor cable through the same[...]

17 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Safety First! W ear gloves, safety goggles and head protection when drilling. Avoid nails, they ruin bits and they can cause injury . Pay partic- ular 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 [...]

R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Pulling the Cable Whenever you run the cable farther than 4-1/2 feet from a hole in a stud or joist (open attic space, going up walls, etc.), fasten the cable to the joists or studs using cable clamps or appropriately sized cable staples. The cable should not have large sags in it, nor should it be too tight. T r[...]

Exterior walls are different. They must insulate the house from the heat and cold outside, so they are stuffed with insulation. The national building code requires that the hollow wall space in exterior walls be broken by a horizontal stud placed between the vertical studs. This “fire blocking” makes it very difficult to retrofit long lengths o[...]

When you don’t have access above or below the wall, try to estimate the existing cable and pipe locations from the positions of electrical outlets and plumbing fixtures on both sides of the wall. Also, take a look at the outside of your house, sometimes a conduit, vent or drain pipe will be visible and will offer useful information. Choose the ro[...]

21 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT When you are dealing with the unknown because of the struc- ture of your home, or with diffi- cult 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 . Figur e 14: R o[...]

22 R EMO TE C ONTR OL A NYWHERE ! K IT Specifications MSU250 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 26 and 1 05kHz. W iring Requirements Individual home-runs of category 5 cable from each sensor/keypad. Unit Dimensions 5-5/8" wide x 1-1/4" hi gh x 2" dee p Power Requirements 12 vDC[...]

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