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II CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the RCA-HT Remote Control Anywhere! Kit 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 sy...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS; • Connection hub
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 1 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 o...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; ing running low voltage in your area.
2 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 ...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 3 Figure 1 Connection Hub Placement 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/vid...
Page 6 - Figure 1
4 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 ). MS210 Sensor To unswitched AC Outlet MSU250 Sensor Connection MSU250 To 12VDC P...
Page 7 - For your convenience, the sensor cable ends have been stripped.
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 5 Figure 3: Removable Connector Plug Figure 4: Wiring Legend 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...
Page 8 - Figure 5; This will avoid potential damage to components.; Connection Ports
6 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 conne...
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NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 7 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...
Page 10 - Make sure that your system tested OK before proceeding; Locating IR Sensor
8 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 f...
Page 11 - Affix the enclosed self-adhesive; much wire could create “shorts” within the system.
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 9 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 Figure 9B: Table-top placement Affix the enclosed self-adhesive rubber feet to...
Page 12 - Connecting Power Supply an Flashers
10 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 ...
Page 13 - System Operation
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 11 Figure 11: System Operation 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 s...
Page 14 - STATUS FEEDBACK WALL ADAPTER; Connecting the Status Adaptor
12 REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT CONNECTION HUB 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 th...
Page 15 - ADDITIONAL SENSORS; RUNNING SENSOR CABLE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION; SCHEDULING AND PREPARATION
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 13 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 y...
Page 16 - DRILLING
14 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...
Page 17 - PULLING THE CABLE; CONCEALING SENSOR CABLE IN EXISTING WALLS
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 15 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 ...
Page 19 - Unobstructed space
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 17 Figure 14: Routing Wire Around a Door 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...
Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS
18 SPECIFICATIONS MSU250 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies of 38kHz, 40kHz, and 56kHz Wiring Requirements Individual home-runs of CAT 5 cable from each sensor/keypad Unit Dimensions 5-5/8” wide x 1-1/4” high x 2” deep Power Requirements 12 vDC power ...
Page 21 - NOTES
Page 22 - LIMITED WARRANTY
20 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 23 - WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 21 De ta ch h er e an d re tu rn to : N ile s Au di o Co rp or at io n W ar ra nt y Re gi st ra tio n De pt . P .O . B ox 1 60 81 8 M ia m i, Fl or id a 33 11 6- 08 18 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model Purchased __________________________________ Serial Number...
