Niles iREMOTE TS, Quick Install Manual

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iRemotetS tHeAteR mode:
SYStem deSiGN coNSideRAtioNS
(coNt’d)
Controlling Home Theater with RF using
the Niles HT-MSU
The iremoteTS communicates to the hT-mSU via radio frequency
(rF). The iremoteTS has the rF transmitter built into it and the Niles
hT-mSU has the rF master-receiving base built into it. IntelliFile
3 software is used to configure both the Niles hT-mSU and the
IntelliControl ICS iremoteTS. When configured, the iremoteTS
will send commands via rF to the hT-mSU. The hT-mSU will then
send Ir or rS-232 commands to the home theater system sources.
The hT-mSU also has advanced control capabilities such as
rS-232 control of sources in conjunction with voltage triggers
and contact closures that can automate mechanical devices in
the home theater system such as lighting, drapery, lifts, and
projection screens.
Controlling Home Theater with Both IR and RF
The iremoteTS can be configured to send both rF commands to
the Niles hT-mSU and Ir commands to sources without control
cables from the hT-mSU. An example would be a flat panel
television hung above a fireplace. It can be very difficult to run
an Ir flasher or rS-232 cable from the hT-mSU for this type
of installation. In this example, the iremoteTS would send Ir
commands to the flat panel TV, and rF commands via the hT-
mSU to everything else. IntelliFile 3 software is used to configure
the combination of Ir and rF that is desired.
Installation Considerations with the HT-MSU
When installing the iremoteTS as a home theater controller,
the main consideration is whether or not you will be using
the Niles hT-mSU home Theater main System Unit. If you are
installing the iremoteTS with the Niles hT-mSU, please refer to
the hT-mSU installation guide for more system design ideas and
requirements.