Niles Audio RCA-HT User Manual
I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
®
REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE!
KIT
RCA
-
HT
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 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-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 of a room, or in a different room) and still
conveniently control your system.
CONTENTS
Check that your RCA-HT Remote Control Anywhere! Kit contains the following:
• Connection hub
• Surface mount sensor
• 12VDC power supply
• MicroFlashers (5)
• CAT 5 sensor cable (50’)
Connection Hub
Surface Mount
Sensor
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12VDC Power
Supply
CAT 5 sensor
Cable (50ft)
MicroFlashers (3)
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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 regarding running low voltage in your area.
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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.
Figure 1 Connection Hub Placement
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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).
To Niles IR Flasher
To unswitched
AC Outlet
MSU250
MS210 Sensor
Figure 2: MSU250 Installation
To 12VDC Power Supply
Plugged into a switched
AC Outlet. Typically
found in back
of a receiver.
MSU250 Sensor
Connection
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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 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 sensor
(Figure 3 & 4).
Figure 3: Removable Connector Plug
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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Figure 4: Wiring Legend
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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.
Figure 5: Connection Ports
TECH TIP: Make all final connections to the MSU before connecting the power supply.
This will avoid potential damage to components.
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