Niles Audio Universal Remote RCA HT User Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E  
REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE!® KIT  
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RCA HT  
 
INTRODUCTION  
The Niles RCA-HT Remote Control Anywhere! Kit enables you to operate your remote controlled  
audio/video equipment from virtually any location. Now you can place your audio/video (A/V)  
components out of sight (behind cabinet doors, in the rear of a room, or in a different room) and still  
conveniently control your system.  
CONTENTS  
Check that your RCA-HT Remote Control Anywhere! Kit contains the following:  
• Connection hub  
• Surface mount sensor  
• 12VDC power supply  
• MicroFlashers (5)  
Surface Mount  
Connection Hub  
Sensor  
• CAT 5 sensor cable (50’)  
12VDC Power  
Supply  
MicroFlashers (3)  
CAT 5 sensor  
Cable (50ft)  
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS  
WARNING – TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY, THE FOLLOWING BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE  
OBSERVED IN THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF YOUR REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE KIT.  
1. Read through the entire manual – Before attempting any installation, read this manual  
thoroughly and keep it for future reference.  
2. Avoid contact with all high voltage 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 swimming 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 or roll over the power cord which may damage it.  
6. Lightning – It is suggested that you remove the power supply from the wall if your system will  
not be used for long periods of time. Power surges due to lightning strikes may damage your  
equipment.  
7. Check your local building and electrical codes – There may be specific requirements regard-  
ing running low voltage in your area.  
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INSTALLATION  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
• Pencil  
• Standard screwdriver  
• Phillips screwdriver  
• Wire strippers  
• Drill (and assorted bits)  
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.  
Figure 1 Connection Hub Placement  
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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).  
To Niles IR Flasher  
To 12VDC Power Supply  
Plugged into a switched  
AC Outlet. Typically  
found in back  
To unswitched  
AC Outlet  
of a receiver.  
MSU250  
MS210 Sensor  
MSU250 Sensor  
Connection  
Figure 2: MSU250 Installation  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
STEP 2 – CONNECTING THE SENSOR CABLE TO  
THE CONNECTION HUB  
For your convenience, the sensor cable ends have been stripped.  
Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug (Figure 2), and snap the  
locking tab down. To help you, the connector plug is keyed. Insert the smooth side 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 & 4).  
Figure 3: Removable Connector Plug  
Figure 4: Wiring Legend  
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.  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
STEP 3 – CONNECTING THE 12VDC IN-LINE POWER SUPPLY  
AND MICROFLASHERS  
Plug the MicroFlashers into any of the sockets labeled FLASHER OUTPUTS on the connection hub  
(Figure 5). Plug the connector on the supplied 12VDC power supply 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.  
Figure 5: Connection Ports  
TECH TIP: Make all final connections to the MSU before connecting the power supply.  
This will avoid potential damage to components.  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
STEP 4 – MOUNTING A MICROFLASHER TO A/V COMPONENTS  
Make sure all of your remote controls have batteries and that they are able to operate the A/V com-  
ponents. Locate a place for the remote control that is within arm’s length of the A/V components,  
yet cannot directly control them. Place the table-top sensor no closer than two feet in front of the  
remote control (Figure 6).  
Hold the MicroFlasher four inches in front of the remote sensor window on the A/V component’s  
front panel. Press buttons on the remote control while watching the front panel of the A/V compo-  
nent. When the component 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  
marked, slowly move the MicroFlasher over the win-  
dow of the A/V component while pushing buttons on  
the remote control until you get a response (Figure 7).  
Repeat this procedure for each A/V component you  
wish to control.  
When the A/V component responds repeatedly, peel off  
the protective backing on the MicroFlasher and place  
the MicroFlasher in that location.  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
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  
placed on a shelf using the included adhesive feet (Figure 9).  
Figure 8: Removing Cables  
Figure 7: Locating IR Sensor  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
STEP 6 – RUNNING THE SENSOR CABLE  
Conceal the sensor cable between the sensor and the connection hub.For specific information refer  
to “Running Sensor Cable in New Construction” or “Concealing Sensor Cable in Existing Walls”.If  
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 INSTALLER  
CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ESTIMATE BEFORE ANY WORK IS DONE.  
Figure 9A & B  
A: Wall mounting  
B: If you desire to shelf mount the connection hub, stick the included adhesive backed feet on the  
bottom of the unit and place it on the shelf  
MSU250 Base  
Self-Adhesive  
Rubber Feet  
Figure 9A: Wall-mount placement  
Figure 9B: Table-top placement  
Affix the enclosed self-adhesive  
rubber feet to the base of the MSU250  
Use sheetrock screws  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
STEP 7 – RUNNING THE SENSOR CABLE  
Reconnect the sensor plug, flashers and power supply as outlined in steps 2, 3 and 4 (Figure 10).  
That’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.  
Figure 10: Connecting Power Supply an Flashers  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
NORMAL OPERATION  
To control your audio/video components, simply aim your remote control at the table-top sensor.  
If you are within range (and 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  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
STATUS FEEDBACK WALL ADAPTER  
The sensor features a status feedback LED that glows green whenever your system is on. This 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 (FG01035). 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 Status Input (Figure 12).  
Figure 12: Connecting the Status Adaptor  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
ADDITIONAL SENSORS  
The Remote 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.  
RUNNING SENSOR CABLE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION  
SCHEDULING AND PREPARATION  
Plan to schedule the sensor wiring after the electrical wiring is finished. That way you can avoid  
cable routes which could potentially induce interference over the sensor cable. The basic rules are:  
Never run the sensor cable through the same hole as an electrical cable.  
Never run the sensor cable into the same J-box as electrical 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 such as doorbells, intercoms,  
telephone, speaker, security, or television cannot cause interference on your sensor cables, so you  
can safely run all of them at the same time, through the same holes, side-by-side.  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
SAFETY FIRST!  
Wear gloves, safety goggles and head protection when drilling. Avoid nails, they ruin bits and they  
can cause injury. Pay particular attention when using “hole-hogs” and other powerful electric drills;  
the torque of the drill when suddenly stopped by a nail can break a strong person’s wrist.  
DRILLING  
Use a bit that is large enough for the cables you plan to run. An auger bit is the preferred bit for  
rough-in wiring. It will actually pull itself through the wood, so that the drill motor, not you, does  
most of the work.  
Always drill 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 line the holes up perfectly, because it makes pulling the cable much easier. A good technique  
is to snap a chalk line across the face of the studs or against the bottom of the ceiling joists. Then  
work backward so that you can always see the holes you have already drilled. Paying careful  
attention to this will save you a lot of time later!  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
PULLING THE CABLE  
Whenever you run the cable farther than 4-1/2 feet from a hole in a stud or joist (open attic space,  
going up walls, etc.), fasten the cable to the joists or studs using cable clamps or appropriately  
sized cable staples. The cable should not have large sags in it, nor should it be too tight. Try to  
protect the cable from being stepped on in attics or other unfinished crawl spaces. There are guard  
strips, raceways and conduits which can be used to protect the cable. Consult the local building  
code for special requirements in 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, plaster, or paneling is only the skin of the wall. Behind  
the skin is the skeleton; two-by-four wood or metal “studs” running vertically from the floor to the  
ceiling in walls and 2 x 6 or larger “joists” running horizontally in the ceilings and floors. In between  
the studs and the joists is the space for the wiring and plumbing of your home.  
Exterior walls are different. They must insulate the house from the heat and cold outside, so they  
are stuffed with insulation. The national building code requires that the hollow wall space in exterior  
walls be broken by a horizontal stud placed between the vertical studs. This “fire blocking” makes  
it very difficult to retrofit long lengths of cable. In some areas of the country the exterior walls are  
constructed of solid masonry, and have no hollow space for cables.  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
Start by examining all the possible routes you might take to run the sensor cable from the sensor  
location to the A/V components to be controlled. Use a stud sensor or other device to locate the  
internal structure of the wall. You want to avoid all studs or joists. A typical route would be from the  
sensor location up the inside of the wall to a new hole drilled into the top “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 basement 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 accidentally induce interference on your sensor cable right beside electrical cable  
for more than a few feet. Try to keep sensor cable running parallel to power cables at least 3 feet  
away. To find exactly where an electrical cable is routed, try inspecting the inside of the wall by  
turning off the breaker for a particular power outlet or switch, removing the cover plate and switch  
or receptacle, and shining a penlight into the wall. If you have access to an attic or basement space,  
you can see which part of the wall space is free of obstructions (Figure 13).  
When you don’t have access above or below the wall, try to estimate the existing cable and pipe  
locations from the positions of electrical outlets and plumbing fixtures on both sides of the wall.  
Also, take a look at the outside of your house, sometimes a conduit, vent or drain pipe will be visible  
and will offer useful information. Choose the route with the fewest potential obstacles. If your house  
is built on a slab or you are wiring between two finished floors, look for baseboards 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).  
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)  
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 (check your local building codes, some  
municipalities require a conduit).  
When you are dealing with the unknown because of the structure of your home, or with difficult  
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 13: Unobstructed space  
Figure 14: Routing Wire  
for sensor cable  
Around a Door  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
MSU250  
IR Receiving Angle  
60° off-axis (horizontal and vertical) at 20’  
IR System  
Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes  
using carrier frequencies of 38kHz, 40kHz, and  
56kHz  
Mounting  
Surface Mount  
Wiring Requirements  
Wiring Requirements  
Individual home-runs of CAT 5 cable  
Individual home-runs of CAT 5 cable from each  
sensor/keypad  
Unit Dimensions  
2” wide x 11/16” high x 1/2” deep  
Unit Dimensions  
5-5/8” wide x 1-1/4” high x 2” deep  
MF1VF  
IR System  
Power Requirements  
Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes  
using carrier frequencies between 20 and  
455kHz  
12 vDC power supply (included)  
MS210  
IR System  
IR Transmitting Range  
Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes  
using carrier frequencies of 38kHz, 40kHz, and  
56kHz  
20’ to 35’ depending upon the strength of the  
remote control  
IR Transmitting Angle  
IR Receiving Range  
20’ to 35’ depending upon the strength of the  
remote control  
Transmits in a “pinpoint” transmission pattern  
(the off-axis power drops off very rapidly)  
Unit Dimensions  
5/16” wide x 3/16” high x 1/2” long  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Niles Audio Corporation (“NILES”) warrants its active products (those requiring AC or battery power) to the original purchaser to be free  
of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase.  
This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations.The Warranty is void and inapplicable if NILES deems  
that the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer, including  
but not limited to damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper installation, abuse, negligence, or normal wear and tear, or  
any defect caused by repair to the product by anyone other than NILES or an authorized NILES dealer.  
To obtain warranty service, take the unit to the nearest authorized NILES dealer, who will test the product and if necessary, forward  
it to NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area, you must write to NILES and include your name,  
model and serial number of your unit, along with a brief description of the problem. A factory Return Authorization Number will  
be sent to you. DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION 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 expense within the United States of  
America. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER/PURCHASER.  
NILES SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED (OR  
PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
For the name of your nearest authorized NILES dealer, contact:  
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION, P.O. BOX 160818, Miami, Florida 33116.  
Please fill in your product information and retain for your records.  
Model ____________________________ Serial No. _________________________ Purchase Date ____________  
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD  
Model Purchased__________________________________ Serial Number __________________________  
Date Purchased (month/day/year)______________________ Dealer Name and Location _________________  
Dr.  
Name ____________________________________ Address _____________________________________  
City_______________________________State__________Zip ___________ Tel ( ) ____________  
Miss  
Mr.  
Mrs.  
Ms.  
Age:  
New Age  
R&B  
Popular  
Rock  
Myself  
Are there products/capabilities  
Under 25  
that you would like to see introduced?  
________________________  
________________________  
________________________  
________________________  
Which factor(s) influenced the purchase  
of your Niles product? (Please check  
all that apply)  
25-34  
Other ________________  
35-44  
How did you hear about Niles?  
45-54  
55 & over  
Architect/Developer  
Custom Installer  
Ease of Use  
Price/Value  
Income:  
Direct Mail  
Product Features  
Under $24,999  
Friend/Family  
In-Store Display  
Interior Designer  
Magazine Ad  
Mail-Order Catalog  
Newspaper Ad  
Product Brochure  
Product Review  
Retail Salesperson  
E-Tailer  
Quality/Durability  
$25,000-$44,999  
$45,000-$74,999  
$75,000-$99,999  
$100,000-$129,999  
Over $130,000  
Reputation  
Style/Appearance  
Warranty  
Do you . . . ?  
Own a House. If yes,  
Occupation:  
how many square feet?  
Arts/Entertainment  
Business Owner  
______________________  
Engineer  
Finance/Accounting  
What magazines do you read?  
1. _____________________  
2. _____________________  
3. _____________________  
Who will install the product?  
Own a Town House/  
General Office  
Condominium/Co-op  
Management  
Rent an Apartment  
Professional  
Rent a House  
Sales/Marketing  
Student  
Are you interested in receiving  
Tradesperson  
literature on other Niles products?  
Yes  
No  
Musical tastes: (Please check  
all that apply)  
Custom Installer  
Electrician  
Friend  
Alternative  
Country  
Classical  
Jazz  
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