Page 2 - • Connection hub; Connection Hub; Category 5 sensor; 2VDC Power Supply
R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T 2 Introduction T h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l A n y w h e r e ! K i tenables you to operate your remote con-trolled audio/video equipment from vir-tually any location. Now you can placeyour audio/video (A/V) components outof sight (behind cabinet do...
Page 3 - Tools Needed; • Pencil
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 - Step 1 – Placing the Connection Hub
Getting Started While the Remote Control Anywhere! Kit is compatiblewith 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 orpermanently mount any parts. Steps One through Five describe how to p...
Page 7 - Figure 5; “TECH TIP”
7 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Additional Flashers REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! CONNECTION HUB 3-30V AC/DC STATUS IN Figure 5:Connection Ports Step 3 – Connecting the 12VDC In-Line Power Supplyand MicroFlashers Plug the MicroFlashers into any of the sockets labeled FLASHEROUTPUTS on...
Page 8 - Step 4 – Mounting a MicroFlasher to A/V Components; Figure 6
8 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Step 4 – Mounting a MicroFlasher to A/V Components Make sure all of your remote controls have batteries and thatthey are able to operate the A/V components. Locate a place for the remote control that is within arm’slength of the A/V components, yet...
Page 9 - Figure 9
9 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Repeat this procedure for each A/V componentyou wish to control. When the A/V component responds repeatedly,p e e l o f f t h e p r o t e c t i v e b a c k i n g o n t h eMicroFlasher and place the MicroFlasher in thatlocation. If you get no respon...
Page 11 - Step 6 – Running the Sensor Cable; , or “Concealing Sensor; IMPORTANT
11 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Step 6 – Running the Sensor Cable C o n c e a l t h e s e n s o r c a b l e b e t w e e n t h e s e n s o r a n d t h e connection hub. For specific information refer to “Running Sensor Cable in NewConstruction”, located on page 16 , or “Concealin...
Page 12 - Step 7 – Reconnecting the Connection Hub; NOTE
12 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Step 7 – Reconnecting the Connection Hub 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/videoequipment from the room you chose. NOTE Make sure ...
Page 13 - Normal Operation
13 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Normal Operation To control your audio/video components, simply aim yourremote control at the table-top sensor. I f y o u a r e w i t h i n r a n g e ( a n d y o u r r e m o t e c o n t r o l ’s batteries are fresh), the LED on the sensor will fla...
Page 14 - Optional Accessories; Status Feedback Wall Adapter
REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT CONNECTION HUB Switched outlet on the back of receiver or preamp. 3-30V AC/DC STATUS IN 14 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Optional Accessories Status Feedback Wall Adapter The sensor features a status feedback LED that glows greenwhenever your system i...
Page 15 - Additional Sensors
15 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T 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 ofsensors for virtually any application. See your Niles dealer f...
Page 16 - Running Sensor Cable in New Construction; Scheduling and Preparation
16 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Running Sensor Cable in New Construction Scheduling and Preparation Plan to schedule the sensor wiring after the electrical wiring isfinished. That way you can avoid cable routes which couldpotentially induce interference over the sensor cable. Th...
Page 17 - Drilling
17 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Safety First! Wear gloves, safety goggles and head protection when drilling.Avoid nails, they ruin bits and they can cause injury. Pay partic-ular attention when using “hole-hogs” and other powerfulelectric drills; the torque of the drill when sud...
Page 18 - Pulling the Cable; Concealing Sensor Cable in Existing Walls
R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Pulling the Cable Whenever you run the cable farther than 4-1/2 feet from ahole in a stud or joist (open attic space, going up walls, etc.),fasten the cable to the joists or studs using cable clamps orappropriately sized cable staples. The cable shou...
Page 22 - Specifications; Un
22 R E M O T E C O N T R O L A N Y W H E R E ! K I T Specifications MSU250 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotesu s i n g c a r r i e r f r e q u e n c i e s b e t w e e n 2 6 a n d105kHz. Wiring Requirements Individual home-runs of category 5 cable fromeach sensor/keypad. Unit D...
Page 24 - 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
Remote Control 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