Niles RCA-SM User manual
REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE!® KIT
RCA-SM
INSTALLATION GUIDE
II
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for choosing the RCA-SM 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 systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the
internet at: www.nilesaudio.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Contents 1
Installation Considerations 2
Installation 3
Specifications 18
Limited Warranty 20
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INTRODUCTION
The Niles RCA-SM 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 of a room, or in a different room) and still
conveniently control your system.
CONTENTS
Check that your RCA-SM Remote Control Anywhere! Kit contains the following:
• Connection hub
• Surface mount Microsensor®
• 12VDC power supply
• MicroFlashers (3)
• CAT-5 sensor cable (50’) Connection Hub
MicroFlashers (3)
CAT-5 sensor
Cable (50ft)
12VDC Power
Supply
Surface Mount
Microsensor®
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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 it for future reference.
2. Avoid contact with all high voltage electrical wiring and equipment!
3. Keep away from water and moisture – Never use or install electronic products near water,
ie., near a bathtub, sink, washing machine, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
anywhere else the product may be exposed to water or moisture.
4. Power supply cord protection – Do not run the power cord where it may be subject to wear or
abuse. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord which may damage it.
6. Lightning – It is suggested that you remove the power supply from the wall if your system will
not be used for long periods of time. Power surges due to lightning strikes may damage your
equipment.
7. Check your local building and electrical codes – There may be specific requirements regard-
ing running low voltage in your area.
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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/video components, there are a few
exceptions. You should perform a temporary hook-up to test
for compatibility before you conceal wire or permanently
mount any parts.
Steps One through Five describe how to perform a quick
and easy check for compatibility.
Once you have determined that all of your remote
controlled A/V components are compatible, proceed with
the rest of the installation.
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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 Microsensor
To unswitched
AC Outlet
MSU140 Sensor
Connection
MSU140
To 12VDC Power Supply
Plugged into a switched
AC Outlet. Typically
found in back
of a receiver.
To Niles IR Flasher
Figure 2: MSU140 Installation
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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 the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug (Figure 2), 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 side of the connector plug into the
smooth side of the socket. Make sure that the orientation of the connector matches the Microsensor
(Figure 3 & 4).
TECH TIP: Wire size is expressed by it’s AWG (American Wire Gauge) number. The lower
the AWG number, the larger the wire, i.e., 20 AWG wire is physically larger than 22 AWG.
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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 connection hub and then plug the wall adapter into a live electrical outlet. The power LED
should light. If the LED does not light, confirm that the outlet you used is live by plugging in a lamp.
TECH TIP: Make all final connections to the MSU before connecting the power supply.
This will avoid potential damage to components.
Figure 5: Connection Ports
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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 arm’s length of the A/V compo-
nents, yet cannot directly control them. Place the Microsensor no closer than two feet in front of the
remote control (Figure 6).
Hold the MicroFlasher four inches in front of the remote Microsensor window on the A/V compo-
nent’s front panel. Press buttons on the remote control while watching the front panel of the A/V
component. When the component responds repeatedly to the commands, peel off the protective
backing on the MicroFlasher and place the MicroFlasher in that location.
If the A/V component’s remote is not clearly marked,
slowly move the MicroFlasher over the window of the
A/V component while pushing buttons on the remote
control until you get a response (Figure 7).
Repeat this procedure for each A/V component you
wish to control.
When the A/V component responds repeatedly, peel off
the protective backing on the MicroFlasher and place
the MicroFlasher in that location.
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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 cables from
the connection hub (Figure 8). The connection hub can be either mounted on a wall using screws
or placed on a shelf using the included adhesive feet (Figure 9).
Figure 7: Locating IR Microsensor Figure 8: Removing Cables
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