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Getting Started

While the Remote Control Anywhere! Kit is compatible
with most brands of audio/video components, there are 
a few exceptions. You should perform a temporary hook-
up to test for compatibility before you conceal wire or
permanently mount any parts. 

Steps One through Five describe how to perform a
quick and easy check for compatibility.

Once you have determined that all of your remote 
controlled A/V components are compatible,
proceed with the rest of the installation.

Installation

Step 1 – Placing the Connection Hub

Place the Connection Hub so that the MicroFlasher wires
will reach the components. 

Never place the connection hub closer than 
1' away from a television set (Figure 1).

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Page 1: ...ltage electrical wiring and equipment 3 Keep away from water and moisture Never use or install electronic products near water ie near a bathtub sink washing machine in a wet basement near a swim ming pool or anywhere else the product may be exposed to water or moisture 4 Power supply cord protection Do not run the power cord where it may be subject to wear or abuse Do not allow anything to rest on...

Page 2: ... in the rear of a room or in a different room and still conveniently control your system Kit Contents Check that your Remote Control Anywhere Kit contains the following Connection hub Surface mount sensor 12VDC power supply MicroFlashers 5 Category 5 sensor cable 50 3 30V AC DC STATUS IN Connection Hub Table Top Sensor MicroFlashers 5 Category 5 sensor Cable 50ft 12VDC Power Supply Red 12V Black G...

Page 3: ...R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E K I T 3 Tools Needed Pencil Standard screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Wire strippers Drill and assorted bits DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit qxp 1 17 05 3 52 PM Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...sy check for compatibility Once you have determined that all of your remote controlled A V components are compatible proceed with the rest of the installation Installation Step 1 Placing the Connection Hub Place the Connection Hub so that the MicroFlasher wires will reach the components Never place the connection hub closer than 1 away from a television set Figure 1 4 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N...

Page 5: ...of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Don t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Make sure that the orientation of the connector matches the sensor Figure 3 3 30V AC DC STATUS IN MS200 Sensor To unswitched AC Outlet Figure 2 MSU250 Installation MSU250 Sensor Connection MSU250 To Niles IR Flasher To 12VDC Power Supply Plugged into a sw...

Page 6: ...Green White 12V 2 Green DATA 3 Orange White GROUND 4 Blue EMPTY 5 Blue White STATUS 6 Orange EMPTY 7 Brown White EMPTY 8 Brown EMPTY 1 STATUS 4 12V DC V ATA 2 DATA 3 GROUND Red 12V Black Ground Yellow Data White Status Figure 4 Wiring legend DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit qxp 1 17 05 3 52 PM Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...pply into the socket labeled POWER on the connection hub and then plug the wall adapter into a live electrical outlet The power LED should light If the LED does not light confirm that the outlet you used is live by plugging in a lamp TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by it s AWG American Wire Gauge number The lower the AWG number the larger the wire i e 20 AWG wire is physically larger than 22 AWG T...

Page 8: ... the MicroFlasher four inches in front of the remote sensor window on the A V compo nent s front panel Press but tons on the remote control while watching the front panel of the A V compo nent When the compo nent responds repeatedly to the commands peel off the protective backing on the MicroFlasher and place the MicroFlasher in that location If the A V component s remote sensor is not clearly mar...

Page 9: ...434 M F 8 00 AM 7 00 PM ET Step 5 Mounting the Connection Hub Make sure that your system tested OK before proceeding Once you have decided on the ideal location for the connection hub unplug the 12VDC power supply from the electrical outlet and disconnect the sensor and the MicroFlasher cables from the connection hub Figure 8 The connection hub can be either mounted on a wall using screws or place...

Page 10: ...sive backed feet on the bottom of the unit and place it on the shelf Figure 9B Table top placement Affix the enclosed self adhesive rubber feet to the base of the MSU250 Self Adhesive Rubber Feet 1 2 3 4 POWER 12V DC 3 30V AC DC STATUS IN FLASHER OUTPUTS MSU140 IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT INPUT 1 Figure 9A Wall mount placement Use sheetrock screws MSU250 Base DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit qxp 1 17 05 3 52 PM Page 1...

Page 11: ...you need to cut and restrip the wire make sure that only 1 4 of wire is exposed Exposing too much wire could create shorts within the system IMPORTANT If you have doubts about whether you are capable of installing a Niles Remote Control Anywhere Kit in your walls consult a Niles dealer or professional installer They have special tools techniques and experience to make the impossible possible The i...

Page 12: ...s it Now you are ready to control your audio video equipment from the room you chose NOTE Make sure that the stripped ends of the wire do not come in contact with one another or any surface other than the connector Additional Flashers REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE CONNECTION HUB 3 30V AC DC STATUS IN Figure 10 Connecting Power Supply and Flashers DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit qxp 1 17 05 3 52 PM Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...your remote control s batteries are fresh the LED on the sensor will flash a bright blue color each time you press a button on the remote Figure 11 If you are using a remote control with macro capabilities a single press of a button issues a string of commands allow sufficient time for all of the commands to execute Figure 11 System Operation DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit qxp 1 17 05 3 52 PM Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...is is a very useful feature when operating your equipment from a remote location For this feature to work your system receiver or preamp must have a switched AC outlet and you must purchase the optional Status Feedback 12VDC Wall Adapter FG00665 The Status Feedback wall adapter is plugged into the switched AC outlet of your receiver The 12VDC output plug is inserted into the connection hub s Statu...

Page 15: ... Control Anywhere Kit includes one surface mount sensor The included MSU250 main system unit will accommodate a second IR sensor Niles makes a variety of sensors for virtually any application See your Niles dealer for more information DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit qxp 1 17 05 3 52 PM Page 15 ...

Page 16: ... cable Avoid running the sensor cable beside the electrical cable Keep it at least 3 or 4 feet distant from any electrical power cable As side by side wiring is unavoidable in particular spots in every house just move the sensor cable route away as soon as possible If construction forces a side by side run for more than ten feet install metal conduit or shielded sensor cable Low voltage cables suc...

Page 17: ...rill the holes in the center of the stud If you have to notch the stud or drill the hole closer than one inch from the edge of the stud protect the cable with a nail plate When drilling holes in ceiling joists drill in the center of the joists and try to locate the hole near the end of the joist DO NOT drill through a gluelam or any load bearing beam without the direction of your contractor Try to...

Page 18: ... your area Concealing Sensor Cable in Existing Walls This is actually a fairly simple task if you restrict your choice of the table top sensor location and cable routes to the interior walls or ceilings of your home Interior walls in almost all North American residences are hollow so that it is easy to route new sensor cable around the house What you see when you look at the painted wall board pla...

Page 19: ...op plate horizontal 2 x 4 at the top of the inside of the wall into the attic crawl space then down another plate to the wall behind the stereo system itself The other very common route is through the bottom plate of the wall into an unfinished base ment or crawl space Identify where all of your electrical phone and TV wiring is likely to be and plan to route around it all You can accidental ly in...

Page 20: ...a slab or you are wiring between two finished floors look for base boards which could be removed and replaced with the cable behind them Doorjambs can be removed and often have enough space for sensor cable all the way around the door Figure 14 Sometimes an under the carpet run is possible As a last resort heating and air conditioning vents can be used as cable raceways for plenum rated cable chec...

Page 21: ...c ture of your home or with diffi cult materials to patch the wall such as plaster lath and plaster faux finishes wallpaper etc be patient A careful study of the potential problems before you start the job will pay off later Figure 14 Routing Wire Around a Door DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit qxp 1 17 05 3 52 PM Page 21 ...

Page 22: ... Range 18 to 30 depending upon the strength of the remote control IR Receiving Angle 30 off axis horizontal and vertical at 20 Mounting Surface mount Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of category 5 cable Unit Dimensions 11 16 wide x 1 2 high x 2 1 16 deep MF1VF IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 20 and 455 kHz IR Transmitting Range Up...

Page 23: ...iles Audio Corporation Because we strive to improve our products All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of Niles products Additional information can be obtained on line at www nile...

Page 24: ...ol Anywhere Kit B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N O P E R A T I O N G U I D E Remote Control Anywhere Kit DS00408ACN_RCA3 Kit qxp 1 17 05 3 52 PM Page 24 ...

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