Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing the iC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System 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. ...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 INTRODUCTION The Niles iC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System addresses an essential need of today’s consumers—the ability to easily control and manage the assortment of entertainment sources found in the home theater environment. Home ...
Page 4 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS; SIMPLE CONTROL OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS
2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS SIMPLE CONTROL OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS The iC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System 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...
Page 6 - iC2 Remote Front View; CONTENTS; THE IC2 REMOTE; - When pressed, the Remote will instruct the HT-MSU to check the; ) Charging Indicator; - The LED is blue when the charging power supply is plugged in and
Figure 1. iC2 Remote Front View � � � � � � � � � ��� ����� ����� ���� ���� ��� �� ��� �� ���������� ���� ���� ���� � � � � � � � ������ � 1 4 2 5 3 4 CONTENTS Check that your iC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System contains the following: PARTS GUIDE THE IC2 REMOTE 1) Master Keys - The eight...
Page 8 - outputs that output IR data specifically for that source.; ) Assignable 12V Outputs; 2V outputs 1 & 2 are independent of each other and are programmable
10 9 8 7 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 Figure 4. HT-MSU Top View 6 (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) THE HOME THEATER MAIN SYSTEM UNIT (HT-MSU) 1) IR Outputs - SRC1 – SRC6, TV/7, RCV/8 are eight dedicated 3.5mm jack source flasher outputs that output IR data specifically for that source. 2) RS232 Outputs - SRC1 – SRC6,...
Page 10 - SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS; IR OUTPUT PORTS
8 SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS The Niles iC2 System is a highly flexible tool that allows system designers to create home theater systems that will delight customers. Simplicity in operation is at the core of the iC2 System’s design. Features like HDMI video switching surround receivers and televisio...
Page 11 - SOURCE POWER STATUS CONNECTIONS; Separate On and Off Power:; A source via its remote control has one button to turn
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 9 SOURCE POWER STATUS CONNECTIONS To properly automate home theater sources, the HT-MSU needs to “know” when the source is powered On or Off. There are three ways that sources are powered on: 1. Toggle Power: A source via its remote control has...
Page 12 - ASSIGNABLE 12 VOLT OUTPUTS; 2V Output #3 has no default and is completely assignable.; ASSIGNABLE RELAYS
10 ASSIGNABLE 12 VOLT OUTPUTS These three ports are completely assignable and can be used to trigger out-board automation devices such as: • 12V Triggered AC Power strips like the Niles AC-3• 12V Triggered subwoofers like the Niles SW300, SW12, SW10, and Pro15SW• 12V Triggered Dipole/Bipole rear eff...
Page 13 - System Configuration 1; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1; SINGLE TV WITH A COMBINATION OF IR AND RS232 CONTROLLABLE SOURCES; Figure 5
Flat Panel Display HT Receiver Satellite Receiver Media Server DVD Player Portable Docking Station CD Disc Changer iC2 Remote CS12V AC-3 RF ZigBee Antenna HT-MSU 12 V DC Power Supply Motorized Lift Remote WS110 Flasher12 VoltRS2322 ConductorVideo Synch Figure 5. System Configuration 1 NILES AUDIO COR...
Page 14 - System Configuration 2; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2; Figure 6
Flat Panel Display HT Receiver DVD Player Portable Docking Station RF ZigBee Antenna HT-MSU 12 V DC Power Supply Motorized Projection Screen RS232 Controllable Listing System Projector Multizone Receiver with IR Interface See Figure 7 TiVo ® Flasher12 VoltRS232Video Synch iC2 Remote CS12V Figure 6. ...
Page 15 - System Configuration 3; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3; TV ARRAY MODE AND INTEGRATION WITH A RFG; Figure 7
Flat Panel Displays HT Receiver Satellite Receiver Media Server DVD Player CS12V RF ZigBee Antenna HT-MSU 12 V DC Power Supply RFG Flat Panel Display iC2 Remote PAR4 12 VoltRS232CAT-5 Cable Flasher Figure 7. System Configuration 3 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 System Configur...
Page 16 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; PLACEMENT OF THE HT-MSU; Figure 8; ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
Figure 8. Wall-mount placement Use sheetrock screws Figure 9. Vertical alignment of antenna is necessary for optimal reception The final design feature in System Configuration #3 uses a Niles Radio Frequency Gateway (RFG) to extend the antenna away from the HT-MSU. The Niles iC2 HT-MSU comes with an R...
Page 17 - TECH TIP; WIRING CONSIDERATIONS; The HT-MSU requires several different types of wires runs:
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. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 The HT-MSU is supplied with a 10 foot antenna extension cable to ...
Page 18 - PROGRAMMING PREPARATIONS AND WORKSHEET
Figure 10. Home run the sensor cable from the sensor to the HT-MSU (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) 5) 12V Output and Relay Wiring: The HT-MSU has three 12V and three “Dry Contact Closure” Relay Outputs that can activate mechanical devices such as motorized drapery and projection screen systems, as well as ...
Page 19 - PC connection for programming; PC connection for programming when using optional RFG.
Figure 11. PC connection for programming HT-MSU CAT-5 CABLE LAPTOP Figure 12. PC connection for programming when using optional RFG. HT-MSU CAT-5 CABLE LAPTOP RFG System Port Keypad Port NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 17 3) If your system design involves a RFG and sharing so...
Page 20 - Ferrite bead on iC2 Remote power supply cable; INSTALLATION; ) IC2 REMOTE BATTERY
Figure 13. iC2 Remote’s 8 custom label Master Keys � � � � � � � � � ��� ����� ����� ���� ���� ��� �� ��� �� ���������� ���� ���� ���� � � � � � � � ������ � Figure 14. Ferrite bead on iC2 Remote power supply cable 18 INSTALLATION Before you begin, make sure that all of the cables and wires, as well...
Page 21 - Ring; ) CONNECT ALL FLASHERS; a) A Male DB9 connector
Figure 15. Flasher connection on HT-MSU Figure 16. 3.5mm stereo plug and DB9 connectors Ring Tip Sleeve Male Female NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 19 Plug the barrel end into the back of the iC2 Remote. When the power supply has been properly plugged in, the backlighting for...
Page 22 - ) CONNECT ALL STATUS
Most sources that are RS232 controllable provide a protocol document (usually from their Tech Support Department) that will have all of the necessary information, including pin-out, to custom build the RS232 control cable ( Figure 16 ). 7) CONNECT ALL STATUS There are two types of status (power sync...
Page 23 - 0) CONNECT THE SENSOR CABLE TO IR INPUT; and snap the locking tab down. To help you, the
Figure 18. HT-MSU sensor removable connection plug 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 17. Relay removable connection plug NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 21 The Niles QuickConfig Software is used to assign (program) the functionality of the...
Page 24 - T568A wire termination; 1) CONNECT ANTENNA; Figure
Figure 19. Vertical alignment of antenna is necessary for optimal reception Figure 20. Antenna connection to “L” Bracket 1 = GREEN/WHITE2 = GREEN3 = ORANGE/WHITE4 = BLUE5 = BLUE/WHITE6 = ORANGE7 = BROWN/WHITE8 = BROWN Figure 21. T568A wire termination INSTALLATION 11) CONNECT ANTENNA To attach the R...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING; information on programming troubleshooting); HARDWARE ISSUES; Bad Connections or Wiring; • Test your power supply connections; RF or Electromagnetic Interference
RED LED GREEN LED 3.5MM PLUG Figure 22. Niles IR/RF tester FG 00727 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 23 TROUBLESHOOTING The iC2 System is a configurable system (i.e., the product arrives “empty” and must be programmed by the installer). Troubleshooting generally occurs after th...
Page 26 - Source Powering On or Off Incorrectly
24 [This can also be accomplished using Niles MicroFlashers that provide visible feedback (see the Accessories section for more information).] The IR/RF Tester can also be plugged into the RF Test port to verify that the HT-MSU is receiving and sending RF information from the iC2 Remote. Plug the IR...
Page 27 - ACCESSORIES; FLASHERS; IRB1 HIGH-OUTPUT IR FLASHER; SENSORS
ACCESSORIES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 25 FLASHERS MF1 IR MICROFLASHER FG01019 10’ cable with a 3.5mm plug. Includes elastomer-style blocking cover for curved surfaces MF1VF IR MICROFLASHER FG01020 10’ cable with a 3.5mm plug IRB1 HIGH-OUTPUT IR FLASHER ® FG01023 IR Flas...
Page 28 - CS12V CURRENT SENSING 12 VOLT TRIGGER; EXPANSION ACCESSORIES; PAR4 SIMPLIFIED INFRARED ROUTER
��� ���������������� ������� 26 ACCESSORIES (CONTINUED) 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 compone...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS; Trigger Output Voltage:; IC2 REMOTE; iC2 System Shipping Weight:
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 27 SPECIFICATIONS HT-MSU Power Requirements: 12VDC 1.25A Regulated In-line Power Supply (included) Unit Dimensions: 10.52”L x 5.85”W x 1.01H (26.72 cm x 14.86 cm x 2.57 cm) RF Section: 2.4-GHz frequency ZigBee wireless mesh technology Signal Ra...
Page 30 - LIMITED WARRANTY; FOR THE NAME OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED NILES DEALER CONTACT:
28 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 31 - Miss; WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
29 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model Purchased _________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year) _____________________________________________ Dealer Name and Location ___________________...
