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Page 2 - II; Thank you for choosing the; TS120 Tabletop Infrared Remote Sensor; from Niles. With proper; TABLE OF CONTENTS

II CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the TS120 Tabletop Infrared Remote Sensor from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video ...

Page 3 - INTROdUCTION; IR Main System Unit; CONTENTS; • Removable Connector

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 1 INTROdUCTION The Niles TS120 is a tabletop infrared sensor designed for use with the Niles infrared extender systems. Installed in a remote room location, the TS120 receives the IR commands transmitted from your hand-held remote(s). The IR ...

Page 4 - FEATURES ANd BENEFITS; strength of your handheld remote)

2 FEATURES ANd BENEFITS The TS120 offers a number of improvements over other tabletop IR sensors. • Wideband High-Fidelity Design enables operation with virtually any brand of equipment• Patent Pending Universal Noise Suppression Design enables operation in virtually any environment: near plasma and...

Page 5 - INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS; TypE OF CABLE

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 3 INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS TypE OF CABLE The TS120 connects to the Niles infrared main system unit or IRH610 sensor expansion hub with an individual home run of CAT-5 cable. When running wires inside walls, most states and municipalities i...

Page 6 - RECEIvING RANGE ANd pICkUp ANGLE

4 INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS ( continued) RECEIvING RANGE ANd pICkUp ANGLE The receiving range of the TS120 will vary according to the IR output strength of the remote control being used. Remote strength varies among brands depending on the number and size of batteries used, and how many IR emitter...

Page 7 - AvOIdING INTERFERENCE; Figure 2; . For specific information see your Niles MultiZone Keypad manual.

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 5 INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS ( continued) AvOIdING INTERFERENCE TS120 is designed to work in most applications including with plasma and LCD TV’s and in areas where CFL lighting and indirect sunlight are present. You should avoid locating th...

Page 9 - INSTALLATION; STEp By STEp; there are no frayed ends.

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 7 INSTALLATION STEp By STEp 1. The TS120 is a small free-standing box designed to sit on a shelf or other convenient surface. The unit can be mounted under a shelf using double-sided tape or Velcro ® (not supplied). 2. Run the cable to the TS...

Page 10 - Figure 5; Installing the removable connector; Figure 6; Removable Connector Plug

8 INSTALLATION ( continued) 6. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug ( Figure 6 ), 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 ...

Page 11 - OpERATION; GREEN “pOwER STATUS” LEd; When the TS120 is correctly connected (; BLUE “FEEdBACk” LEd

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 9 OpERATION Operation of the TS120 is simple. Stand within the operational range of your TS120, aim your hand-held remote at the TS120 and press the button for the desired command. Your IR command is instantly repeated to your A/V equipment. ...

Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING; • Light dimmers, beginning with those closest to the TS120

10 TROUBLESHOOTING This manual contains instructions for the TS120 only. For specific information on the adjustment and operation of your Niles infrared extender system, please refer to the instruction manual included with your Niles IR Main System Unit (MSU140, MSU250, MSU480, MSU440Z). The bi-colo...

Page 13 - ELIMINATING OpTICAL FEEdBACk; and covering all flashers with the supplied IR blocking covers.; IdENTIFyING THE TypE OF INTERFERENCE

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ( continued) ELIMINATING OpTICAL FEEdBACk In some installations, two conditions combine to create an optical feedback loop. Symptoms can include poor range, intermittent operation or no operation. The conditions which somet...

Page 14 - Optical Interference; IR TEST LEd ON OR FLICkERING:; Electromagnetic and/or Optical Interference

12 TROUBLESHOOTING ( continued) IR TEST LEd OFF: Optical Interference IR TEST LEd ON OR FLICkERING: Electromagnetic and/or Optical Interference EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) Identify the source of the interference. The most common sources of electromagnetic interference are listed in the Instal...

Page 15 - SpECIFICATIONS; 0’ to 35’ depending upon the strength of the remote control

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 13 SpECIFICATIONS IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of 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 (hor...

Page 16 - NOTES

Page 18 - LIMITEd wARRANTy

16 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 followin...

Page 19 - wARRANTy REGISTRATION CARd

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 17 Detach here and return to: Niles Audio Corporation W arranty Registration Dept. P.O . Box 160818 Miami, Florida 33116-0818 wARRANTy REGISTRATION CARd Model Purchased __________________________________ Serial Number ________________________...