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TS120 Tabletop Infrared Remote Sensor

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installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Contents

Features and Benefits

Installation Considerations

Installation 7

Operation 9

Troubleshooting 10

Specifications 13

Limited Warranty

Summary of Contents for TS120

Page 1: ...TABLETOP IR SENSOR TS120 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...actures the industry s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio video systems To see the complete Niles product assortment visit us on the internet at www nilesaudio com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Contents 1 Features and Benefits 2 Installation Considerations 3 Installation 7 Operation 9 Troubleshooting 10 Specifications 13 Limited Warranty 16 ...

Page 3: ... CAT 5 cable to your A V equipment in another room and instantly repeated The TS120 represents one of the 3 building blocks necessary to complete a Niles IR repeating system t IR Main System Unit PEFMT 46 46 46 BOE 46 t IR Sensors Keypads PEFMT 84 54 4 4 4 BOE UIF OUFMMJ1BE t IR Flashers PEFMT 7 7 BOE UIF 3 An IR sensor expansion unit Model IRH610 is available for IR repeater systems used in more ...

Page 4: ...WJSPONFOU OFBS QMBTNB BOE EJTQMBZT DPNQBDU nVPSFTDFOU MJHIUT BOE JOEJSFDU TVOMJHIU t YDFMMFOU 3 SFDFJWJOH SBOHF ZPV HFU UP PG SFNPUF DPOUSPM SBOHF EFQFOEJOH VQPO UIF TUSFOHUI PG ZPVS IBOEIFME SFNPUF t 4NBMM TJ F PG POMZ w XJEF Y w IJHI Y EFFQ mUT BMNPTU BOZXIFSF t 1SJOUFE DJSDVJU CPBSE EFTJHO VTFT TVSGBDF NPVOU UFDIOPMPHZ BTTVSJOH IJHI SFMJBCJMJUZ t EFBM GPS CPUI IPNF BOE DPNNFSDJBM JOTUBMMBUJPOT ...

Page 5: ...st for your application TS120 MOUNTING LOCATION The TS120 is ideal for use in applications when ceiling or wall mounting is undesirable Its small size and unobtrusive appearance makes it ideal for installation in existing homes or cabinets with great ease and minimal custom work Installing the TS120 close to the primary location of the user will ensure best performance The TS120 is designed to mou...

Page 6: ...will not pass through or around solid objects Do not rely on an IR signal being able to bounce off a wall or object to the TS120 The IR pickup angle of the TS120 is 30 off axis horizontal and vertical at 25 AVOIDING ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE Avoid locating the TS120 near any potential sources of electrical or optical noise such as light dimmers low voltage lights and neon lights AVOIDING OPTICAL FEE...

Page 7: ...SU440Z The IR main system unit will broadcast the power status signal if the preamp receiver is on and a 12V DC adapter is plugged into the preamp receiver s switched AC outlet and the 3 5mm plug is connected to the IR main system unit s Status input jack Figure 2 NOTE THE 12V DC ADAPTER PLUGGED INTO THE SWITCHED OUTLET OF THE STEREO RECEIVER IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT IT SHOULD ...

Page 8: ...nal 12V DC power supply supplied with the MSU250 IR main system unit plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system 12V DC power supply not supplied Niles stock FG01035 plugged into the switched outlet Figure 1 Parts guide Bi colored LED Power IR data and power status signal via CAT 5 wire INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED Removable Connector Pins ...

Page 9: ...GVUVSF SFGFSFODF PDBUF UIF DPOOFDUPS PO UIF 54 BOE SFNPWF JU FYU TUSJQ w PG JOTVMBUJPO GSPN UIF FOE PG FBDI XJSF 5JHIUMZ UXJTU UIF FOE PG FBDI XJSF VOUJM UIFSF BSF OP GSBZFE FOET 6TF B TNBMM nBUIFBE TDSFXESJWFS PS ZPVS UIVNCOBJM UP SBJTF UIF MPDLJOH UBCT FYQPTJOH UIF IPMFT PO UIF SFNPWBCMF DPOOFDUPST Figure 4 This color code is based on the industry standard T568A coding for the RJ45 connector Whe...

Page 10: ... DPOOFDUPS QMVH JT LFZFE OTFSU UIF TNPPUI TJEF PG UIF DPOOFDUPS QMVH JOUP UIF TNPPUI TJEF PG UIF TPDLFU PO U GPSDF UIF TDBMMPQFE TJEF PG UIF DPOOFDUPS QMVH JOUP UIF TNPPUI TJEF PG UIF TPDLFU Figure 5 PVCMF DIFDL BMM DPOOFDUJPOT 1MVH UIF DPOOFDUPS CBDL JOUP JUT TPDLFU PO UIF 54 Figure 5 Installing the removable connector Figure 6 Removable Connector Plug ...

Page 11: ...press the button for the desired command Your IR command is instantly repeated to your A V equipment GREEN POWER STATUS LED When the TS120 is correctly connected Figure 2 the Green LED will stay lit as long as the pre amp receiver is on When your preamp receiver is off the LED will stay off BLUE FEEDBACK LED The blue feedback LED on the TS120 visually conﬁrms the reception of an IR command ...

Page 12: ...n the TS120 ﬂickers and the TS120 functions normally there is no cause for concern some stray IR signal are being received by the TS120 but are not being repeated 5FTU UIF SFNPUF DPOUSPM T CZ PQFSBUJOH UIF 7 FRVJQNFOU EJSFDUMZ 3FQMBDF UIF CBUUFSJFT JG OFFEFE PVCMF DIFDL UIF DBCMF DPOOFDUJPOT PO BMM 54 T BOE PO UIF NBJO TZTUFN VOJU PPL GPS PQFO TIPSUFE PS SFWFSTFE XJSFT 5FTU GPS JOUFSGFSFODF GSPN U...

Page 13: ...vers IDENTIFYING THE TYPE OF INTERFERENCE The blue feedback LED on the front of the TS120 is a useful troubleshooting aid The LED should light blue only when a remote command is being received However if the LED on the TS120 ﬂickers and the TS120 functions normally there is no cause for concern If the TS120 does not work and the LED does not light at all Test the remote control s by operating the ...

Page 14: ...y the following methods PWF UIF TFOTPS PS UIF TFOTPS DBCMF BXBZ GSPN UIF TPVSDF PS NPWF UIF TPVSDF PG UIF BXBZ GSPN UIF TFOTPS PS UIF DBCMF POOFDU UIF 4FOTPS T UFSNJOBM UP USVF FBSUI HSPVOE JG UIJT JTO U GFBTJCMF VTF UIF NBJO TZTUFN VOJU T UFSNJOBM There are many methods for reducing interference Which solution is best for you depends on your situation If you require further assistance call Niles ...

Page 15: ...remotes using carrier frequencies between 25kHz and 90kHz IR Receiving Range 20 to 35 depending upon the strength of the remote control IR Receiving Angle 30 off axis horizontal and vertical at 25 Mounting Tabletop Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of CAT 5 cable Unit Dimensions 2 7 8 wide x 1 1 16 high x 3 1 8 deep ...

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Page 17: ...NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 1 305 238 4373 15 NOTES ...

Page 18: ...TION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES If the above conditions are met the purchaser s sole remedy shall be to return the product to NILES in which case NILES will repair or replace at its sole option the defective product without charge for parts or labor NILES will return a unit repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping same by its usual shipping method from the factory only at its expe...

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