Niles Audio Microscope Magnifier CS100 User Manual

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The MF MicroFlashers are compatible with all  
Niles infrared extenders systems, IntelliControl  
and MultiZone receivers and preamplifiers.  
• All MicroFlashers come equipped with  
a 3.5mm mono mini-plug. This provides  
you with easy hookup for fast, trouble-free  
installations.  
• The MF2 and MF2VF provide dual flashers on a  
single cable for simplified wiring or easy expan-  
sion of a main system units flasher outputs.  
WARNING! MF Series MicroFlashers may be  
damaged by excessive flasher level output from  
the Main System Unit!  
On main system units with selectable flasher  
outputs (MSU250, MSU480 and MSU440Z)  
make certain the Hi-Low switch is placed in the  
“Low” position (See Figure 3).  
INTRODUCTION  
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The MF Series of MicroFlashers are miniature  
panel-mount IR flashers. They are one of three  
elements needed to complete a remote control  
extender system:  
• The MF1VF and MF2VF provide visible feed-  
back of flasher operation via a red LED in the  
flasher housing.  
FEATURES & BENEFITS  
• All MicroFlashers have a strip of self-adhesive  
tape for quick and secure mounting to any  
hard, clean, dry surface.  
Miniature and discrete, the MF MicroFlashers  
mount directly to the IR remote sensor win-  
dow of your audio/video component without  
disfiguring the appearance of your equipment.  
• IR Main System Unit—Models MSU140,  
MSU250, MSU480 and MSU440Z.  
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS  
Increasing the Wire Length  
• All MicroFlashers are supplied with an ample  
10 feet of connecting wire.  
If the connecting wire is too short to reach the  
Main System Unit, an additional length of wire  
may be spliced in to extend it. Cut the flasher  
wire approximately six inches from the plug  
end, strip off 1/4”, and connect your additional  
wiring between the ends of the original flasher  
wire. For distances between 10 and 20 feet  
upgrade the original wire to an 18 gauge 2-con-  
ductor wire. For distances of up to 200 feet a  
16 gauge two-conductor wire should be used.  
The MF Series MicroFlashers are typically  
mounted to the infrared remote sensor window  
of an audio/video component using the attached  
self-adhesive tape (Figure 2). The flasher directs  
its infrared output towards the sensor, not out  
into the room. Route the connecting wires close  
to the IR remote sensor window. That way, the  
minimum amount of wire will show. If the com-  
ponent has a tray or door that opens, you may  
have to route the wire from the top or bottom of  
the component. Make sure any loose connect-  
ing wire is taped securely in place and out of  
the way.  
• IR Sensors/Keypads—Models WS100, TS100,  
MS100, MS200, CS100, MVC100IR and the  
IntelliPad®.  
• The MF Series is completely transparent  
to IR commands. Although the flashers appear  
to block the IR remote sensor window of your  
audio/video component, you can still directly  
operate your equipment using a remote  
control.  
FIGURE 3 Connecting the MicroFlasher to the  
• The MF1 and MF2 are supplied with an  
infrared blocking cover. This is useful if you  
have several identical TV’s (or audio/video  
components), all using the same remote  
control and the same IR commands.  
main system unit’s flasher low outputs.  
• IR Flashers—Models MF1, MF1VF, MF2,  
MF2VF and the IRB1.  
INSTALLATION & OPERATION  
Locate the IR remote sensor window of each  
component you want to control. The sensor is  
usually located behind its own plastic window  
on the front of the component. On some equip-  
ment, the sensor may be hidden behind the  
plastic bezel covering the front panel displays.  
A bright flashlight is helpful for locating sensors  
on equipment with very dark plastic bezels.  
An IR sensor expansion hub, Model IRH610, is  
available to provide additional sensor inputs to  
your system.  
MF SERIES PARTS GUIDE  
When an IR remote sensor receives a command  
from a hand-held remote control, it sends a  
corresponding electronic signal through a wire  
to the main system unit. Here, the main system  
unit cleans and amplifies the electronic signal.  
Finally, the main system unit outputs the signal  
to the IR flasher which transmits the infrared  
command to the audio/video component you  
wish to control.  
IR Blocking  
Cover  
BE SURE TO OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY  
WHEN EXTENDING THE FLASHER WIRE.  
Self-adhesive tape  
Infrared  
LED  
The wire lead marked with a gray stripe  
is positive (+); the unmarked lead is negative (-).  
Make sure the mounting surface is cleaned and  
degreased before installation. Attach the  
MicroFlasher directly over the IR remote sensor  
window of the component using its self-adhe-  
sive tape. The adhesive is strong enough to hold  
the flasher firmly in place yet it removes easily  
and without residue if needed. Route the  
connecting two-conductor wire to the Main  
System Unit and plug it into one of the flasher  
outputs (Figure 3). Coil any excess wire and tie it  
in place.  
10 feet of  
2-conductor  
24 gauge  
connecting  
wire  
“TECH TIP”  
Wire size is expressed by its  
AWG (American Wire Gauge)  
number. The lower the  
number, the larger the  
wire, i.e. twelve AWG  
is physically larger  
The MF MicroFlasher® sends the IR commands  
via flashes of infrared light in a precise pinpoint  
pattern from its single infrared LED. The output  
is extraordinarily accurate throughout a wide  
bandwidth. This allows the MF MicroFlashers to  
control most makes and models of IR controlled  
audio/video components.  
Infrared  
Transparent  
Housing  
3.5mm  
mono  
mini-  
plug  
than fourteen AWG.  
FIGURE 2 The MicroFlasher mounts directly over  
the infrared remote sensor window of your  
audio/video component.  
FIGURE 1  
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