Tabletop Labeling Rule: Video on the Left, Everything Else on the Right
Since most video components require sync, it is conventional to use the left hand column
of the tabletop remote for video sources, and utilize the right hand column for the rest of
the system. Typically, audio sources, sources with built-in or latching power, components
which are always on (i.e., lighting controllers), and manually controlled features are usually
configured to master Keys on the right side of the Tabletop Remote.
Once Again: Remember the Exception
Since the IntelliControl will be programmed to turn on the TV Monitor whenever a video
Master Key is pressed, there are special sets of sync connectors dedicated to the TV and
are unrelated to any of the other Master Keys. Likewise, the Preamp/Receiver has its own
Preamp sync and flasher connections unrelated to any of the other Master Keys.
If the television’s built-in tuner is a source for the system or if the receiver’s built-in AM/FM
tuner is a source, Master Keys do need to be assigned. However, even though the TV and
the Preamp need sync, the Master Keys for their internal tuners do not need sync
(because they represent the components which are built into the TV and the Preamp). The
IntelliControl will automatically check the sync of the Preamp when the “AM/FM” Master
Key is pressed, so it is not necessary to check the sync for the receiver’s tuner as well.
Because of this, you may assign the labels “TV” and “AM/FM” to any of the ten Master
Keys (including Master Keys 9 and 10), since sync for those sources is not necessary.
2C. Component Compatibility
Infrared Compatibility
All audio/video components in the system must be remote-controlled by infrared (IR). The
system was designed to be compatible with virtually any brand of equipment that transmits
IR commands on carrier frequencies between 26kHz and 110kHz, as well as 455kHz (i.e.
the IntelliControl is compatible with Bang & Olufsen).
Niles has compiled an extensive IR Library of over 175 different products from most of the
major manufacturers (including many direct access and separate “On/Off” codes). Earlier
versions of the IntelliFile II CD-ROM do not include the extended IR Library, so call Niles
Tech Support at 1(800) 289-4434 with your email address and we will email it to you!
Before an IntelliControl installation is proposed to a customer, it is strongly recommended
that you check the equipment list for compatibility. As a general rule, if the component’s
codes are capable of being taught to a standard “learning” remote control (Pronto,
RC2000, SL9000, etc.), the IntelliFile II will be able to learn them.
Note: If a product’s codes do not work reliably when taught to a learning remote, “A/B”
codes could be the cause. A small percentage of video projectors and other components
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