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Chapter

5

Installing the IntelliControl

®

Home Theater

Automation System.

Step-by-Step Installation of a New System

1. Connect, Power Up, and Test The Home Theater

Make sure that all components work with their factory supplied IR remotes and that all
planned input/output connections are correct. It is suggested that you replace the batteries
if any remote shows reduced range or intermittent operation. Additionally, best results will
be achieved if you are using fresh, high quality alkaline batteries when teaching codes to
the IntelliFile II.

2. Check MSU Location for Freedom from Interference

Unpack the Main System Unit and place it in a convenient location. You may set the MSU
upright on a shelf, mount it to a wall, to the back of a cabinet, or install it into a 19” rack
using the optional rack mounting kit (FG00730).

Try to avoid placing the MSU near any known sources of RF interference. Sources of
trouble may include DSS Satellite Receivers, DVD players, and/or Digital to Analog
Converters - The high-speed microprocessors in these devices produce RF interference in
a sphere of a few feet surrounding the unit. Try to locate the MSU as far away as possible.

3. Connect and Power Up the MSU, Your PC, and the IntelliFile II

a. Connect the IntelliFile II utilizing the supplied DB 9 Female to DB 9 Male connector

cable. An adapter is supplied for those computers with serial ports configured with a
25 pin male connector (DB 25).

b. Connect the IntelliControl to the IntelliFile II’s PC Interface using the supplied 3-

conductor transfer cable.

c. Power up the IntelliFile II PC Interface and the IntelliControl MSU using their supplied

12V DC wall adapters. Follow the instructions provided with the IntelliFile II to enable
you to connect and configure the PC Interface to your computer.

d. Choose the labels from the label sheet and place them on the appropriate keys. Video

sources should be assigned to the Master Keys on the left, audio sources on the right
side of the remote. Snap the label protectors (enclosed with the unit) onto the keys, by

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Summary of Contents for Intellicontrol

Page 1: ...Niles Audio Corporation IntelliControlReference Manual Version 8 1 April 2002 ...

Page 2: ...Two Selecting Inputs Modes 8 The IntelliControl Solution Software Managers to Select Inputs and Modes 8 2A Power Syncronization 11 Infrared Turn On Off Requires Sync 11 Components that Don t Need Sync Those with Latching Power 11 Remember the Exception Tuners built into Receivers and Televisions 12 2B Sync Methods and Options 12 Video Sync 13 Syncing the TV 13 12 Volt Sync 13 1 12V DC Sync via a W...

Page 3: ...ding Sequence 27 3C Master Keys Part 2 Special Features 28 Automation Bypass for Manually Adjusted Features 28 Automation Bypass for a Typical Application 28 How to Program Component Power for Multiple Master Keys which Share a Common Source 29 Press and Hold a Master Key 30 Custom Programming for Preamp Receivers with Separate On Off Commands 31 3D Master Keys Part 3 Direct IR Sequence IR and Man...

Page 4: ...one 37 Turning On Common Sources in Multi Zone Systems 38 Integrating the Niles RVL 6 and MRZ 6 Multi Room Controllers 39 Multiple TV Array In A Media Room 39 Integrating the Niles IntelliPad Into the Home Theater 39 Integrating a Learning Touchscreen Into An IntelliControl Home Theater 39 Teach the RF IR Conversion Codes for the Master Keys Function Keys and System Off Key 40 Step by Step Install...

Page 5: ...The IntelliControl Tabletop Remote 46 The IntelliControl Main System Unit 46 iv ...

Page 6: ...e custom labeled to reflect your system components or features When you select a source it lights up letting you know it s ready to be controlled Traditional universal remotes are confusing because aux might actually select the satellite receiver and VCR2 selects the TV Now each of the sources in your system are correctly labeled By pressing one of these Master scene setting Keys your system is co...

Page 7: ...the Mute button will issue a deafening blast The IntelliControl is capable of managing the mute command The system will mute when you press the Mute key However it will now unmute automatically whenever you press a Master Key Volume Up or the Mute key Manage and Automate Unfriendly Components Many high performance audio video components have remote control functions that are impossible to automate...

Page 8: ...liFile II PC Interface and Programming Software Pressing a Master Key will prompt the MSU to check the On Off status of all of the components in the system and issue the necessary IR commands to configure the system so the user may enjoy the selected source System Off Key When pressed the Tabletop Remote will instruct the MSU to check the On Off status of all the components in the system and issue...

Page 9: ... MSU processes the command and controls all functions of the system All programming is stored inside the MSU The Main System Unit features the following Power Connector Located on the upper left side of the MSU the Power Connector accommodates a 12V DC 1A UL approved external power supply XF00044 included RF Test Port Also located on the upper left side of the MSU is the RF Test Port The RF Test P...

Page 10: ...output active whenever a source that utilizes the TV is selected and an Assignable 12V output activated as part of a sequence with the Assignable Relay On command Dry Contact Closures Relays These connections can be used to trigger lights curtains screens lifts and other devices Your system design may require multi conductor cable The IntelliControl features a Video Relay active whenever a source ...

Page 11: ...he IntelliControl uses a unique approach to solve the classic problems of operating a home theater In this section we will take a closer look at what those problems are and how the IntelliControl solves them Problem One Turning the System On In a conventional system turning on a home theater with a remote control can be so difficult that most people simply walk up to the equipment where they can s...

Page 12: ...t used when the system is first turned on It is also used when a new Master Key is selected The IntelliControl checks to see if anything needs to be turned on or off and issues the necessary power commands Figure 4 System Schematic 7 ...

Page 13: ...ulty the end user might have remembering everything i e you could run S Video direct to the TV s S Video input for the DSS while composite video is run from the other sources to the TV s video input This automation does not get in the way of hobbyists who like to play with the surround sound modes The IntelliControl will automatically select the normal surround sound mode for each input when the u...

Page 14: ...ttering IntelliControl Solution The Volume Resets Automatically At Turn Off The IntelliControl can be programmed to automatically reset the receiver s volume to a comfortable level When the System Off key is pressed the IntelliControl can be programmed to issue the Volume Down for as long as necessary to take the preamp receiver to minimum then raise it to a comfortable level regardless of how lou...

Page 15: ... until all of its commands are issued If the user s hand slips or someone walks by some of the commands may not be received Annoying problems which are exaggerated in larger rooms will occur IntelliControl Solution Radio Frequency Commands Between the Tabletop Remote Control and the System The IntelliControl issues a single RF automation command when a button is pushed Because radio signals operat...

Page 16: ...do not need sync The term Latching Power describes any component which has a Power button which latches into the On position and can be turned on automatically when AC power is supplied Single and 5 disc CD players as well as most Tape Decks traditionally plug into the switched outlet of the preamp receiver and do not require IR power or On and Off commands to manage their power Check the power co...

Page 17: ...ote that a stereo receiver has both a tuner and a preamp in one chassis If the receiver does not feature separate On and Off commands or latching power in which case it could be activated via the Audio 12V trigger and an AC 3 as described above it must be synced to the Preamp 12V sync port Since the receiver s AM FM tuner is automatically turned on off with the receiver the tuner itself does not n...

Page 18: ...four options 1 Use the TV s Tuner Output if available This will ensure that the Sync is reliable 2 Specify a Niles APC 2 current sensing device to detect the flow of current to the TV when it is on Note This is the only reliable way to sync a Plasma TV assuming it does not feature separate On and Off codes 3 Use a Niles LS 1 Light Sensor See 12V Sync options below 4 Use a TV with separate On and O...

Page 19: ...DC 500mA control voltage The 12V DC output is connected to the IntelliControl s sync input dedicated to that component An accessory cable the Niles FOS 512 will connect a Fosgate Lexicon Citation or Synthesis preamp to the OTI 512 4 Niles APC 2 Current Sensing Switcher The Niles APC 2 Current Sensing Switcher senses any change in power consumption that is greater than 30 watts When it senses that ...

Page 20: ...ded to listen to and watch a component Therefore they have been permanently assigned their own sync connections PRE The surround sound preamp receiver for the system is assigned the PRE 12V sync connector TV The Television Monitor for the system is assigned to either the TV 12V or the TV Video Sync connector Note The TV Video Sync connection method is reliable only if the TV you are using has a Tu...

Page 21: ...p 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 infra...

Page 22: ...mand will theoretically be the B version and should not be allowed to reach the component The component should remain On 4 Remove your hand and issue the Power command again This will once again issue the A version of the code to the component If the component does not turn Off because it has received two A version codes in a row the codes may be A B 5 Issuing the Power command yet again should tu...

Page 23: ...stem Off key is pressed the false sync signal may prevent the IntelliControl from turning on that component To maintain sync during operation and troubleshooting it is important that both the installer and the end user know how long they must wait before the system can be turned back on after a System Off command has been issued This problem can be eliminated by including a delay of whatever durat...

Page 24: ...the IntelliFile II PC Interface to the Main System Unit with the supplied Transfer Cable 5 Click on the Components tab in IntelliFile II and select the component you wish to video sync test 6 Go to Sync Test select Video Synced and click the On button The IntelliFile II will stay in video sync mode for the component being tested until the Off button is selected 7 Turn the video component On and Of...

Page 25: ...onent s Control Voltage Output The OTI 512 voltage converter outputs a 12V DC voltage whenever any voltage between 3V and 30V AC or DC is output from the component Make sure that the component s voltage output reliably turns on and off in sync with the IR commands Some components have voltage outputs that are only present when a component is in a particular mode of operation This will cause the sy...

Page 26: ... Light Sensor on the portion of the display that brightens when the Home Theater zone is on Turn the Home Theater zone On and Off and observe the LS 1 s LED to see if you can get reliable sync green lights on your Test LED This test will only be valid if you repeat the test with the display in every possible configuration with any input selected and with the Second Zone On and Off 21 ...

Page 27: ...cture of the IntelliControl product is explained The IntelliControl s memory is divided in two sections One section stores all of the Automation including all Power commands Input Selection etc and the other section of memory is divided into pages for storage of all of the remaining IR commands which the user may issue to control the features and functions of the components as well as peripheral d...

Page 28: ... in the Play Key memory address Issue A Sequence From A Function Key If desired every Key on every user accessible Page may be programmed to trigger either a single Function Key IR command or Function Key Sequence of up to twenty six IR commands The key that the user will press to issue the sequence is referred to as a Trigger Key in the IntelliFile II software Thus if you wanted the VCR page s Pl...

Page 29: ...tored will be the LIGHTS Page 3b Identify what KEY the SECOND command in our sequence is stored on In this example the 1 digit is where our second command is stored In this example the actual code will be a Lutron Grafic Eye scene command that has been stored on the Lights Master Key page to the 1 digit Function Key location If your sequence consists of more than two steps simply repeat steps 3a a...

Page 30: ... be included in sequences Codes taught to the Library pages are not directly accessible by the end user unless they are included in a sequence of course 3B Master Key Automation Part 1 One Touch System Turn On By pressing a Master Key the end user will trigger the following programmed Events to occur These events are displayed in the Master Key Navigator feature of the IntelliFile II software The ...

Page 31: ...onfigure the system to enable the user to enjoy the selected source This automation programming can be viewed via the Master Key Navigator feature by clicking on the View button next to each Master Key name on the Master Keys Tab in IntelliFile II The Navigator contains the entire set of programming instructions that must be executed in order for the user to enjoy the selected source Figure 10 The...

Page 32: ...aster Keys Nine and Ten When the IntelliControl reaches Event Four Component Power the IntelliControl will first check the programming of this particular Master Key Should the chosen component turn On when this Master Key is pressed Once the IntelliControl has checked it s instructions it then refers to the Sync Snapshot If the On Off status of the component is different than that of the instructi...

Page 33: ...atching to regain control over the functions of that source The system will not reconfigure itself to the original Master Key s default settings Note If a different Master Key other than the one selected before the Feature Key was pressed is chosen the Automation Bypass feature will not work as described and the system will reconfigure itself to its default settings for the newly selected Master K...

Page 34: ...peration and configure the system to the default surround mode for that newly selected Master Key How to Program Component Power for Multiple Master Keys which Share a Common Source It is possible to use more than one Master Key to automatically turn on and control the same source One example might be multiple Master Keys labeled HBO Showtime Disney ESPN etc that are all turning on and controlling...

Page 35: ... trick is unnecessary if the component uses separate On and Off commands Press and Hold a Master Key Optionally the ten labeled Master Keys may be programmed to trigger an additional Function Key IR command or a Function Key Sequence of up to 26 steps whenever a Master Key is pressed and held for more than one second This function of the system is completely independent of the Master Key automatio...

Page 36: ...ode for each of the Component s Inputs This is the most desirable type of preamp television monitor or projector to automate Access to inputs is quick and absolutely reliable The end user may freely use the component s original remote control as well as the IntelliControl Testing Direct IR Try each of the IR input commands twice If any of the input commands act like a toggle on the second push and...

Page 37: ...l be able to keep track of what input the component is in at all times even through repeated power failures and system power ups Whenever the end user selects a new Master Key the IntelliControl will calculate the required number of Input Toggle commands necessary to change the device from whatever input it is currently on to the appropriate input required to enable the customer to enjoy the newly...

Page 38: ...hen raised to any level you choose Note This feature requires that the preamp s Volume Up Down commands be taught to their respective Function Key addresses on the Default page of memory using IntelliFile II software You can customize this feature to the Preamp you are using by determining the duration of the Volume Down command issued to bring the Preamp s volume to absolute minimum and then the ...

Page 39: ... current of 1 amp Also Note Never connect 120V AC to the contact closures Use a Niles AC 6 triggered by a 12V DC control voltage for AC Power Switching The Niles AC 6 consumes 100mA of current when triggered Audio 12V Output The Audio 12V Output is automatically activated whenever the Preamp is On This is configured in the IntelliFile II software on the Components tab for each Master Key by select...

Page 40: ...hen the System Off key is pressed Note This feature will only work if the Preamp s Volume Up and Volume Down commands are taught to the Volume Up and Volume Down keys on the Default page In the IntelliFile II software program the appropriate commands to the Default page as described in Step 3 Program Function Key IR Commands and Sequences Then press the Edit key on the Utilities page and adjust th...

Page 41: ...ere will be no signal degradation If the system is completely Off a Dual TV system will turn on the Default TV if any video Master Key is pressed If the user presses Switch TV Master Key 1 the Default TV will turn off and TV2 will turn on Until the System Off key is pressed TV2 will remain on regardless of what video source is selected If the user presses the Switch TV Master Key again TV2 will tu...

Page 42: ...tunately 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 t...

Page 43: ...ted directly to the IR Main System Unit s flasher output and attached to the second zone receiver Turning On Common Sources in Multi Zone Systems It is possible to share sources between a whole house music system and the IntelliControl Home Theater System Those sources with latching power may be left On all the time or plugged into a Niles AC 6 or any other Niles iPower product The AC 6 features t...

Page 44: ... IntelliPad is a valuable addition to an IntelliControl Home Theater System It offers an automated control which cannot be hidden or misplaced by children or absent minded adults Control via the IntelliPad is limited to six of the ten Master Keys The IntelliPad must be taught special Niles IntelliControl IR codes which function the same as rhe RF automation codes the IntelliControl Tabletop Remote...

Page 45: ...y for the VCR the Test LED would light red to indicate that the system was busy Additionally the command would be ignored by the system but the remote s backlighting would indicate that the system was playing the VCR however the system is actually playing the DVD Any key press will correct the problem The end user does not have to press the VCR Master Key again Thus the IntelliControl issues 331 d...

Page 46: ...e DSS Satellite Receivers DVD players and or Digital to Analog Converters The high speed microprocessors in these devices produce RF interference in a sphere of a few feet surrounding the unit Try to locate the MSU as far away as possible 3 Connect and Power Up the MSU Your PC and the IntelliFile II a Connect the IntelliFile II utilizing the supplied DB 9 Female to DB 9 Male connector cable An ada...

Page 47: ...allation of the antenna directly to the MSU use the supplied 6 meter extension cable and mounting bracket to remotely install the antenna 5 Testing and Troubleshooting RF Transmission and Reception a Activate the Tabletop Remote by pressing a Master Key Note One of the Master Keys must be selected and lit before a radio transmission will occur when a Function Key is pressed b Observe the RF test L...

Page 48: ...antenna is being jammed with continuous interference Eliminate the source of the interference or relocate the antenna 6 Connect Flashers and Sync Cables Connect all flashers and sync connectors to the correct location on the Main System Unit MSU a Label all cables for both the component they are connected to and whether they are IR sync interconnect or power For example the flasher routed to the T...

Page 49: ...reach the component being tested via the flasher Test this by disconnecting the sensor and directing the remote control at the unplugged sensor If the component still operates move the sensor to another location If the component does not operate connect the sensor and verify that the flasher level is correct by issuing a continuous code volume down scan etc Adjust the level until the component ope...

Page 50: ...est LED may also be plugged into the jack on the bottom lip of the Tabletop Remote to determine if the tactile buttons are making contact Note Testing the Tabletop Remote with the Test LED DOES NOT determine if the Remote is transmitting RF only that the buttons are making electrical contact Also Note DO NOT PLUG THE TEST LED INTO THE AUDIO VIDEO OR ASSIGNABLE 12V CONTROL VOLTAGE OUTPUTS YOU WILL ...

Page 51: ...nce Delays 5 to 99 seconds Contact Control Assignable N O N C 12V momentary or latching Video Scene N O N C 12V latching only Audio Scene 12V latching only Mounting Wall mount or Rack mount Wall mount Dimensions 17 wide x 3 1 2 high x 2 deep Rack mount Dimensions 19 wide x 5 1 4 high x 3 deep with optional rack mount accessory Weight 4 lbs 8 oz 2002 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Beca...

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