Niles Audio IRR-4D Owner's Manual
MODEL
IRR4D+
IRR4 D+
IRR4 D+
INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL EXTENDER
INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
IRR4D+
Wall-Mount
IR Sensor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Features and
Benefits 2
Installation
Considerations 4
Installation 11
Operation 15
Troubleshooting
15
Specifications 17
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Introduction
The IRR4D+ is a wall-mount, Decora®style IR sensor
designed for use with the Niles Infrared Repeating and IR
Routing Systems.
Installed in a remote room location, the IRR4D+ receives
the IR commands transmitted from your existing handheld remotes in that room. The commands are carried via
a small 2-conductor shielded cable to your A/V equipment
in another room, and instantly "repeated".
The IRR4D+ is compatible with all current Niles infrared
systems. It may be used along with, or as an alternative to,
the Niles IRR4S+, TIR1+, MS-1, MS-2 and CMS-3 IR sensors
or the IntelliPad
The IRR4D+ is just one part of the three building blocks
necessary to complete a Niles IR repeating system:
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IR Main System Unit — Models IRP2+, IRP6+, IRZ6+
and RVL-6.
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IR Sensors/Keypads— Models IRR4S+, IRR4D+, SCWUIR, TIR1+, MS-1, MS-2, CMS-3 and the IntelliPad.
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IR Flashers—Models IRC-1 and the IRC-2.
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An IR sensor expansion unit, Model XRP6+, is available for
IR repeater systems used in more than six rooms.
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Features and Benefits
Power Status and Flashback Display
The bicolor LED display on an IRR4D+ sensor eliminates the
guesswork common with other IR control systems. The green
LED indicates the On/Off condition of the system’s
preamp/receiver. Whenever your preamp receiver is on the
LED glows green, whenever it is off, the LED is off. When the
IRR4D+ receives a signal from your hand-held remote control, the LED flashes red.
Backwards Compatible with Niles IR Repeaters
Without Status
If connected to an IRP-2, IRP-6, or IRZ-6 IR main system unit,
the IRR4D+ will operate fine but without the “power status”
feature. The LED will flash red when a signal is received.
Niles’ new line of IR main system units (IRP2+, IRP6+, IRZ6+,
and the RVL-6) have built-in technology which broadcasts
the power status of your preamplifier/receiver.
Greater IR Receiving Range
You get 18 to 30 feet of remote control range instead of the
typical 15 to 25 (actual range may vary, depending upon
the strength of the remote control).
Sunlight Filter
Included with the IRR4D+ is a square piece of black plastic
grille. This is a sunlight filter which allows the IRR4D+ to be
used in a location where sunlight falls directly on the
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sensor. With the filter installed, the IRR4D+ will operate
with reduced range (8 to 12 feet) in direct sunlight.
Improved Rejection of ElectroMagnectic Interference (EMI)
The IRR4D+ had been redesigned to shield itself from EMI
Interference.
Universal System
Compatible with most brands of A/V equipment and
remotes using carrier frequencies 26 to 60 kHz.
Interchangeable Decora Inserts
Snap in inserts provide for fast, easy color changes. Inserts
(sold separately) are available in a variety of colors.
Four Designer Colors to Choose From
Available in white, bone, almond, or black.
100% factory tested
Every IRR4D+ is 100% tested for IR receiving range and
angle. Printed circuit board design uses no hand wiring,
assuring high reliability.
Guaranteed Performance
The IRR4D+ is backed by a two year parts and labor
warranty.
Made in the USA
The IRR4D+ is proudly manufactured in Miami, Florida.
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Installation Considerations
The IRR4D+ is a Decora-style module and is designed to use
standard Decora-style cover plates and mounting hardware.
Decora cover plates (up to 6-gang) with color-matched
plate screws are available from your Niles dealer.
Using the Power Status Display
The green power status LED can only be activated by a
“power status” broadcast from a Niles IR main system unit
(IRP2+, IRP6+, IRZ6+ or the RVL-6). The IR main system unit
will broadcast the power status signal if the preamp/receiver
and one end of a 12V DC wall adapter is plugged into
is on
the preamp/receiver’s switched AC outlet with the other end
connected to the IR main system unit’s Status input jack. See
(Figure 1) on page 5.
Note: The 12V DC wall adapter plugged into the switched
outlet of the receiver shown in the illustration (reverse side)
is not included with the IR main system unit. It should be
12V DC with a minimum of 100mA output. It can be
ordered through your Niles dealer (Stock# XF00009 12V DC
Wall Adapter).
P-Rings and Electrical Boxes
The mounting depth of the IRR4D+ is 2installed, the unit extends 2(assuming
1/2 " sheetrock). For installation, you must choose
1/4 " behind the sheetrock wall
between a standard light switch plaster ring (p-ring) or a
3/4". When
TOOLS
REQUIRED
• No. 2 Phillips
Screwdriver
• 1/8" Standard
Slotted Screwdriver
• 1/4" Standard
Slotted Screwdriver
• Wire Stripper
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12
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FLASHERS
FULL VAR
DATA
OUT
SENSOR INPUTS
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MODEL
IRP2
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FLASHER
LEVEL
IR
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12V DC
POWER STATUS
IRR4D+ IR Sensor
12V DC Power Supply
(Supplied with the IRP2+
IR Main System Unit)
Plugged into an
Unswitched AC Outlet
Powers the System
Niles IR Flasher
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Power, IR Data, and Power Status Signal
via 2-conductor shielded wire
Stereo Receiver
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12V DC
Power Supply
(Not Supplied)
plugged into the
Switched Outlet
Niles Stock# XF00009
Figure 1
Connecting the IRR4D+ to a
Niles IRP2+ IR Main System
Unit broadcasting a status
feedback signal.
IRP2+ IR Main System Unit
NILES
Direct 12 volt
Status to the IR
Main System
Unit
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