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SOURCE POWER STATUS CONNECTIONS

To properly automate home theater sources, the HT-MSU needs to “know” when the source is 
powered On or Off. There are three ways that sources are powered on:

1.  

Toggle Power: 

 A source via its remote control has one button for turning that source 

On and Off. When trying to automate such a device, you must provide the HT-MSU the 
“Power Status” as feedback using the Status connection on the HT-MSU’s top edge 
(detailed below).

2.  

Separate On and Off Power:  

A source via its remote control has one button to turn 

the source On and a different button to turn the source Off. When trying to automate 
such an IR device, you should provide the HT-MSU the “Power Status” as feedback so 
the iC2 System will act faster using the Status connection on the HT-MSU. If a source 
is to be controlled via RS232 and it has separate On and Off codes, you do not need to 
provide the HT-MSU feedback. 

3.  

Latching Power:  

Latching power is an industry term that means the source has no 

power command/s on its remote control. A latching power source may have a “hard” 
power button on the front panel. To determine if a source is latching power, push its 
“hard” power button in, take its power cord and plug it into a live AC power outlet. If it 
turns on when plugged into the outlet and turns off when unplugged from the outlet, 
it is a latching power source. Latching power sources do not need a Power Status 
connection, but you will want to do one of two things: 

a.

 Plug it into the switched outlet of the receiver, or

 

b.

 Use a Niles AC-3 Voltage Triggered Power Strip connected to one of the  

assignable 12V outputs on the HT-MSU. Use the QuickConfig Software to 
program the assigned 12V output to turn on when that source is selected. 
(See QuickConfig

 

manual for more details on programming 12V outputs.)

    Along the top edge of the HT-MSU are the source-specific status connections labeled 

SRC1 through SRC6. These RCA jacks are designed to sense either 12 Volts or video  
so the HT-MSU “knows” when the source is On or Off. You must use these connections  
if the source you are trying to automate is IR controlled and uses toggle power  
(see 

1.Toggle Power

 above). 

    If the source has a video out jack, connect the video output to the corresponding SRC 

Status RCA jack on the HT-MSU. If the source has no video output jack, you may use 
one of the Niles external-sensing devices that provides 12V output (i.e., the CS12V 
Current Sensor or the LS-1 Light Sensor) connected to the RCA Status jack.

Summary of Contents for iC2

Page 1: ...I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E HOME THEATE R AU T OM ATIO N AN D C O N T RO L SYS T EM...

Page 2: ...om 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 Features...

Page 3: ...rporates large buttons and a logical layout of function keys that re ect today s popular and menu driven sources so anyone in the family can operate complex systems And unlike traditional remote contr...

Page 4: ...l of every aspect of a home theater BIG BUTTON REMOTE WITH CONVENIENT FEATURES The iC2 Remote is refreshingly practical with large customizable source keys and backlighting that can be used in low lig...

Page 5: ...ed using the Niles QuickCon g PC Con guration Software and Niles IR CS Infrared Capture Station The QuickCon g software is wizard based and guides the installer programmer through basic and advanced s...

Page 6: ...on Keys include the numeric transport menu navigation mute volume and channel keys and can be programmed to control the labeled Master Keys source functions The Function Keys can be programmed differe...

Page 7: ...compartment is accessed via the battery door which is secured with a Phillips head screw 8 USB Connection The USB connection is a diagnostic connection used by the Niles Audio Corporation Service Cen...

Page 8: ...e serial outputs that output RS232 data speci cally for that source 3 Assignable 12V Outputs Three 3 5mm jacks output 12V DC 150mA when activated a 12V outputs 1 2 are independent of each other and ar...

Page 9: ...d for best results A 10 foot 3 meter antenna extension cable and mounting bracket are included if remote installation of the antenna is necessary 8 Status 12V or Video Six video and voltage sensing RC...

Page 10: ...ntrolled via RS232 then the TV 7 IR output can be used to control an alternate IR source These IR outputs are dedicated and routed meaning IR codes stored for source number 3 i e a DVD player can only...

Page 11: ...if a source is latching power push its hard power button in take its power cord and plug it into a live AC power outlet If it turns on when plugged into the outlet and turns off when unplugged from t...

Page 12: ...r the home theater receiver is turned on by the HT MSU Master Key activity setting 12V Output 2 has a default setting to output 12V DC whenever the HT MSU Master Key activity setting turns on the TV 1...

Page 13: ...d by a Niles 12V DC power supply plugged into the receiver s switched AC outlet and then plugged into RCV 8 Status 12V connection on the HT MSU In addition to the TV and receiver there are ve sources...

Page 14: ...ed only when the theater room is dark The projector is con gured programmed with Niles QuickCon g Software to be TV2 and is wired for IR control to the HT MSU IR SRC1 port The Status of TV2 is connect...

Page 15: ...n SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3 TV ARRAY MODE AND INTEGRATION WITH A RFG System Con guration 3 Figure 7 shows two more system design features of the iC2 System The iC2 System has a design feature called TV A...

Page 16: ...RFG is connected to the HT MSU via CAT 5 cable Please refer to the Installation Section for the importance of terminating CAT 5 cable with the T568A standard Niles QuickCon g Software will ask if a N...

Page 17: ...n through the wall Extending the cable or using longer cable is not recommended as this will drastically affect the RF reception 2 Flasher Cable Niles infrared flashers not supplied with the iC2 Syste...

Page 18: ...in RF radio away from the HT MSU and or for connection to and sharing sources with future Niles multizone receivers SEE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3 IN THE SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS SECTION This cable mu...

Page 19: ...e System Design Considerations section the programming connection must be made on a future Niles multizone receivers Communication and Control connection ports Configuration of the entire system can b...

Page 20: ...Master Keys on the iC2 Remote can be labeled using the supplied label sheet and plastic key caps The iC2 worksheets should be filled out prior to labeling the Master Keys Based on the worksheet peel...

Page 21: ...he socket marked Power on the HT MSU If the Power LED does not light test the unswitched AC outlet with another appliance If the outlet tests OK you have a defective power supply which must be replace...

Page 22: ...a video signal from the source If a DVD is to be hooked up as SRC2 use the worksheets to help with source connection layouts an RCA video cable would be used to connect the DVD s composite video outp...

Page 23: ...CONNECT RELAYS The Dry Contact Closure relays use 2 conductor wire to pair either the NO Normally Open or NC Normally Closed side of the removable connector plug with the Common NO or NC is determined...

Page 24: ...pinched when the rack is slid back into place To attach the antenna extension cable to the HT MSU push the connector down on the antenna socket of the HT MSU and twist to the right you will feel a cli...

Page 25: ...flickers or is off IR RF Test LED is continuously flickering or on without any iC2 remote use intermittent operation or no operation SOLUTIONS Test your power supply connections Test your Flasher conn...

Page 26: ...ter Key and off when that Master Key is pressed again and sources not turning on at all The most important tool for troubleshooting this issue is knowledge Knowing the functionality of the sources bei...

Page 27: ...G01415 Bone FG01416 Almond FG01417 Black Wall Mount infrared sensor used for IR pass through on HT MSU MS110 FLUSH MOUNT IR SENSOR FG01409 Flush mount infrared sensor used for IR pass through on HT MS...

Page 28: ...r status on receivers with switched outlets 1 25A 12VDC UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY FG01035 Current outlet provides 12V DC sync connection via an accessory cable to the HT MSU IR RF TESTER FG00727 Dual LED...

Page 29: ...equence Delays 1 to 20 0 seconds per step Component Synchs 8 Power Status Synch ports rated to sense 12V 150mA input signals or video voltage IR Bandwidth Compatible with virtually all brands of remot...

Page 30: ...SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES IF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE MET THE PURCHASER S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE TO RETURN THE PRODUCT TO NILES IN WHICH CASE NILES WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE AT ITS SOLE OPTION THE D...

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Page 32: ...F I w w w n i l e s a u d i o c o m 2007 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logos and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporat...

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