Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing the HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit 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 systems. To see the...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit. The HT-MSU addresses an essential need of today’s consumers—the ability to easily control and manage the assortment of entertainment sources found in the home...
Page 4 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS
2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS SIMPLE CONTROL OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS The Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit simplifies entertainment by allowing one-touch control of home theater components. Ordinary home theater system controllers require users to turn on (and off) multiple components, resulting in a c...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 3 INTELLIGENT INTEGRATION WITH MULTI-ZONE SYSTEMS The HT-MSU includes control ports that allow it to “share” sources with whole-house distributed audio systems. The power state of these “shared” sources can be completely managed so that sources...
Page 6 - PARTS GUIDE; data specifically for that source; ) Assignable 12V Outputs; 2V outputs 1 & 2 are independent of each other and are programmable
Figure 1. HT-MSU Top View 10 9 8 7 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 4 PARTS GUIDE THE HOME THEATER MAIN SYSTEM UNIT (HT-MSU) 1) IR Outputs - SRC1 – SRC6, TV/7, RCV/8 are eight dedicated 3.5mm jacks that output IR data specifically for that source 2) RS232 Outputs - SRC1 – SRC6, TV/7 and RCV/8 are eight dedicated...
Page 7 - SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS; IR INPUT PORT
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 5 6 ) Global IR Output - A 3.5mm jack provides all IR codes that the HT-MSU generates and all IR codes that come in through the IR Input connection and can be configured via Niles QuickConfig Software for Normal or High output. Normal output is d...
Page 8 - Separate On and Off Power:; A source via its remote control has one button to turn
6 IR OUTPUT PORTS IR (Infrared) codes are stored in the HT-MSU during configuration programming. The labels of the IR Outputs identify what source number these ports are designed to operate. SRC1 means source 1. The outputs are labeled SRC1 through SRC6, TV/7 and RCV/8. If the TV is to be controlled ...
Page 9 - ASSIGNABLE 12 VOLT OUTPUTS; 2V Output #3 has no default and is completely assignable.; ASSIGNABLE RELAYS
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 7 connection, but you will want to do one of two things: a. Plug it into the switched outlet of the receiver, or b. Use a Niles AC-3 Voltage Triggered Power Strip connected to one of the assignable 12V outputs on the HT-MSU. Use the QuickConfig...
Page 10 - System Configuration 1; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1; SINGLE TV WITH A COMBINATION OF IR AND RS232 CONTROLLABLE SOURCES; Figure 2
Flat Panel Display HT Receiver Satellite Receiver Media Server DVD Player Portable Docking Station CD Disc Changer CS12V AC-3 HT-MSU 12 V DC Power Supply Motorized Lift Remote WS110 Flasher12 VoltRS2322 ConductorVideo Synch Figure 2. System Configuration 1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1 SINGLE TV WITH A COMB...
Page 11 - System Configuration 2; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2; Figure 3
BAND SET Z R . 6 M u l t i Z o n e R e c e i v e r 3 2 1 4 5 6 CD/DVD 0 1 0 : 0 0 Flat Panel Display HT Receiver DVD Player Portable Docking Station HT-MSU 12 V DC Power Supply Motorized Projection Screen RS232 Controllable Lighting System Projector Multizone Receiver with IR Interface See Figure 7 ...
Page 12 - Flasher; Video Synch; System Configuration 3; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3; TV ARRAY MODE; Figure 4
Flat Panel Displays HT Receiver Satellite Receiver Media Server DVD Player CS12V HT-MSU 12 V DC Power Supply Flat Panel Display PAR4 Portable Docking Station CD Disc Changer AC-3 12 VoltRS232CAT-5 Cable Flasher Video Synch Remote WS110 Figure 4. System Configuration 3 10 System Configuration #2 also s...
Page 13 - Use sheetrock screws; Sensors In; INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; PLACEMENT OF THE HT-MSU; Figure 5; WIRING CONSIDERATIONS; The HT-MSU requires several different types of wires runs:
Figure 6. Home run the sensor cable from the sensor to the HT-MSU Figure 5. Wall-mount placement. Use sheetrock screws Sensors In Remotely Located IR Sensor CAT-5 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 11 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS PLACEMENT OF THE HT-MSU Niles recommends placing t...
Page 14 - PROGRAMMING PREPARATIONS AND WORKSHEET; port will be empty and used to program the system (
TECH TIP W IRE SIZE IS EXPRESSED BY ITS AWG (A MERICAN W IRE G AUGE ) NUMBER – THE LOWER THE NUMBER , THE LARGER THE WIRE , FOR EXAMPLE , 20 AWG IS PHYSICALLY LARGER THAN 22 AWG. 12 4) Status Wiring: The Niles HT-MSU has status (power synchronization) ports for eight home theater sources. The status...
Page 15 - PC connection for programming; LAPTOP; HT-MSU TRIGGERING REMOTE CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS; ) Function Keys broken into the following categories:
Figure 7. PC connection for programming HT-MSU CAT-5 CABLE LAPTOP IR-CS USB CABLE NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 13 HT-MSU TRIGGERING REMOTE CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS Choosing the right IR remote to trigger the HT-MSU is very important. The HT-MSU is a component in the Niles IC...
Page 16 - Flasher connection; INSTALLATION; ) CONNECT THE SENSOR CABLE TO IR INPUT; and; ) CONNECT ALL FLASHERS
Figure 8. HT-MSU sensor removable connection plug Figure 9. Flasher connection on HT-MSU 14 INSTALLATION Before you begin, make sure that all of the cables and wires, as well as the power supply cable will reach the proposed location of the HT-MSU. Mark the cables with labels that describe where the...
Page 17 - mm Stereo Plug and DB9 Connectors; Ring; a) A Male DB9 connector; ) CONNECT ALL STATUS
Figure 10. 3.5mm Stereo Plug and DB9 Connectors Ring Tip Sleeve Male Female NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 15 4) CONNECT ALL RS232 The RS232 Output jacks use 3.5mm STEREO plug with standard TRS (Tip, Ring and Sleeve) configuration of Transmit, Receive, and Ground. This may r...
Page 18 - the TV signal and Status connection to the HT-MSU (
N O R M A L L Y O P E N C O M M O N N O R M A L L Y C L O S E D Figure 12. Relay removable connection plug Figure 11. RCA Jack Status Connection 16 the TV signal and Status connection to the HT-MSU ( Figure 11 ).If the source to be “synched” doesn’t have a video output, one of the Niles Synching Acc...
Page 19 - T568A wire termination; Figure; 0) PROGRAM A LEARNING REMOTE; TROUBLESHOOTING; information on programming troubleshooting); HARDWARE ISSUES; Bad Connections or Wiring
1 = GREEN/WHITE2 = GREEN3 = ORANGE/WHITE4 = BLUE5 = BLUE/WHITE6 = ORANGE7 = BROWN/WHITE8 = BROWN Figure 13. T568A wire termination NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 your fingernail to raise the locking tabs, exposing the holes on the removable connector. Insert each wire into t...
Page 20 - Source Powering On or Off Incorrectly; ACCESSORIES
18 operate properly. The symptoms could include: Power LED flickers or is off, IR/RF Test LED is continuously flickering or on without any Niles RF remote use, intermittent operation or no operation. SOLUTIONS: • Test your power supply connections • Test your Flasher connections • Test your Sensor c...
Page 21 - FLASHERS; IRB1 HIGH-OUTPUT IR FLASHER; SENSORS
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 19 ACCESSORIES FLASHERS MF1 IR MICROFLASHER ® FG01019 10 ft. cable with a 3.5mm plug. Includes elastomer-style blocking cover for curved surfaces MF1VF IR MICROFLASHER FG01020 10 ft. cable with a 3.5mm plug with visual feedback LED IRB1 HIGH-OU...
Page 22 - STATUS ACCESSORIES; CS12V CURRENT SENSING 12 VOLT TRIGGER; EXPANSION ACCESSORIES; PAR4 SIMPLIFIED INFRARED ROUTER; REMOTE CONTROL; R-8 HANDHELD IR REMOTE CONTROL
20 STATUS ACCESSORIES CS12V CURRENT SENSING 12 VOLT TRIGGER FG01173 Activates voltage controlled devices by turning on another component. Current-sensing makes it compatible with any 110V electrical device LS-1 LIGHT SENSOR FG00728 Senses the brightness of a component’s front-panel display and outpu...
Page 23 - SPECIFICATIONS; Trigger Output Voltage:
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 21 SPECIFICATIONS HT-MSU Power Requirements: 12VDC 1.25A Regulated In-line Power Supply (Included) Unit Dimensions: 10.52” x 5.85” x 1.01” (26.72 cm x 14.86 cm x 2.57 cm) Wiring Requirements: RG59 CL Antenna Cable (included), CAT-5 cable, 3 con...
Page 24 - NOTES
Page 26 - LIMITED WARRANTY; FOR THE NAME OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED NILES DEALER CONTACT:
24 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...
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NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 25 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model Purchased _________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year) __________________________________...
