Chapter
4
Integrating the IntelliControl
®
with IR
Repeater Systems
4A. Using Your Original Remote Controls via an IR Repeater System
If the components are not in the direct line of sight of the user, the original component
remote controls will be inconvenient to operate. The IntelliControl MSU has a “Home
Theater IR” input connector, to enable the connection of a Niles IR Sensor for manual IR
control.
Note: The IntelliControl has two hard-wired IR inputs. The “Home Theater IR” port passes
IR to all flasher outputs, even with the “IR Routing” feature enabled. The MSU’s “Second
Zone IR” input will pass IR through flasher ports 1 through 8 only, but will do so regardless
or “IR Routing”. If you have multiple same-brand TV’s, CD changers, or satellite receivers
using the same IR codes, these devices will all receive commands from the IR sensor at
the same time. Independent control will not be possible via remote unless you are using
an IR Routing device. Unfortunately, Niles does not offer an IR Routing device at this time.
Integrating a Second Zone
The “Second Zone IR” input on the IntelliControl Main System Unit may be connected to
the “IR Data Output” of any Niles IR Sensor, Main System Unit, or Multi-room Controller.
This will enable both the Home Theater and the whole-house music system to share
source components.
Note: The IntelliControl MSU should remain the primary repeater system for the shared
sources.
Ideally, a separate preamp/receiver, rather than the second zone of a “Dual zone”
preamp/receiver should control the whole-house music system. This eliminates some of
the limitations and frustrations these systems create (i.e. sync problems, having to share a
tuner, etc.). This creates what is commonly referred to as a “True Dual-Zone” system,
consisting of two completely independent listening zones, the “Home Theater” zone and
the “Whole-House” zone.
Note: Connecting the “Data Out” connection from your whole-house repeater system to
the MSU’s “Second Zone IR” input will enable you have control of your shared sources, as
well as the ability to use “same-brand” receivers for the “Home Theater” and “Whole-
House” zones.
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