Page 2 - II; Thank you for choosing the; TABLE OF CONTENTS
II CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the RCA-HT2 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 s...
Page 3 - INTROdUCTION; CONTENTS; • Connection hub; Connection Hub; Supply
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 1 INTROdUCTION The Niles RCA-HT2 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 do...
Page 4 - Amplifies and distributes the commands to the infrared flashers; IR MICROFLASHER; Transmit the IR commands to the audio/video components
2 FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT COMPLETE SYSTEM Everything needed to assemble a complete IR extender system is included in one box: ONE INFRAREd MICROSENSOR ® Receives/initiates the IR commands and routes them to the Main System Unit ONE MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Amplifies and distribu...
Page 5 - FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – IR MICROSENSOR; Discretely blends into environment
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 3 FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – IR MICROSENSOR ® HIGH-FIdELITY WIdEBANd dESIGN Ensures compatibility with virtually any brand of equipment, even those using faster, more difficult to reproduce IR codes PATENT PENdING UNIVERSAL NOISE SUPPRESION dESI...
Page 6 - FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – MAIN SYSTEM UNIT; Accommodates one IR MicroSensor
4 FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – MAIN SYSTEM UNIT UNIVERSAL SYSTEM Compatible with virtually all brands of audio/video equipment and remote controls VERSATILE CONNECTIONS Accommodates one IR MicroSensor ® with removable screwless connector plus four IR flashers via 3.5 mm jacks SYSTEM FEEdBACK LEd Confirms...
Page 7 - A strip of self-adhesive tape provides secure mounting; CONNECTING WIRE
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 5 FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – MICROFLASHER ® MINIATURE ANd dISCRETE Each MicroFlasher mounts directly to the IR remote sensor window of your audio/video equipment while maintaining a clean appearance VISIBLE FEEdBACK Provides feedback of flasher ...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS; regarding running low voltage in your area.
6 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 9 - Figure 1; Connection Hub Placement; INSTALLATION
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 7 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 br...
Page 11 - Figure 2
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 9 Figure 3: Removable Connector Plug Figure 4: Wiring Legend INSTALLATION ( continued) STEP 2 – CONNECTING THE MICROSENSOR CABLE TO THE CONNECTION HUB For your convenience, the MicroSensor cable ends have been stripped. Insert each wire into ...
Page 12 - Figure 5; This will avoid potential damage to components.; Connection Ports
10 INSTALLATION ( continued) STEP 3 – MICROFLASHER ANd 12VdC IN-LINE POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION Plug the MicroFlasher 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 connection...
Page 13 - Figure 6; Locating IR; MicroSensor
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 11 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 components. Locate a place for the remote control that is within ar...
Page 14 - Make sure that your system tested OK before proceeding; Figure 8; ). The connection hub can be either mounted on a wall using screws; Figure 9; Locating IR MicroFlasher
12 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 MicroSensor and the MicroFlasher ca...
Page 15 - Affix the enclosed self-adhesive
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 13 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-adhe...
Page 16 - Connecting Power Supply and Flashers
14 INSTALLATION ( continued) STEP 7 – RUNNING THE MICROSENSOR CABLE Reconnect the MicroSensor 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 E...
Page 17 - • On the front panel of a television set, facing the; NORMAL OPERATION; System Operation
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 15 INSTALLATION ( continued) STEP 8 – MS220 MOUNTING LOCATION The MS220 is designed to be surface-mounted almost anywhere. Convenient mounting locations for the MS220 include: • On the front panel of a television set, facing the viewer • On t...
Page 18 - STATUS FEEdBACK WALL AdAPTER; Connecting the Status Adaptor
16 INSTALLATION ( continued) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES STATUS FEEdBACK WALL AdAPTER The MicroSensor 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 this feature to work, your system receive...
Page 19 - AddITIONAL MICROSENSORS; RUNNING MICROSENSOR CABLE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION; SCHEdULING ANd PREPARATION
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 17 INSTALLATION ( continued) AddITIONAL MICROSENSORS The Remote Control Anywhere! Kit includes one surface mount MicroSensor. The included MSU250 main system unit will accommodate a second IR MicroSensor. Niles makes a variety of MicroSensors...
Page 20 - dRILLING; DO NOT drill through a “glulam” or any load bearing beam without the
18 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 21 - PULLING THE CABLE; CONCEALING MICROSENSOR CABLE IN EXISTING WALLS
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 19 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 appropria...
Page 23 - Routing Wire Around a Door
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 21 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 municipalities requi...
Page 24 - SPECIFICATIONS; Compatible with virtually all brands
22 SPECIFICATIONS MSU250 IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 25kHz and 90kHz Wiring Requirements Individual home-runs of CAT-5 cable from each MicroSensor/keypad Unit Dimensions 5-5/8” wide x 1-1/4” high x 2” deep14.28 cm wide x 3.18 cm high x ...
Page 25 - NOTES
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 23 NOTES
Page 26 - LIMITEd WARRANTY
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...
Page 27 - WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARd
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 25 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 ________________________...
