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INSTALLATION GUIDE
TABLETOP IR SENSOR
TS120
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CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the TS120 Tabletop Infrared Remote Sensor 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 Features and Benefits 2 Installation Consideration
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INTROdUCTION The Niles TS120 is a tabletop infrared sensor designed for use with the Niles infrared extender systems. Installed in a remote room location, the TS120 receives the IR commands transmitted from your hand-held remote(s). The IR commands are carried via a CAT-5 cable to your A/V equipment in another room, and instantly “repeated”. The TS120 represents one of the 3 building blocks necessary to complete a Niles IR repeating system: • IR Main System Unit—Models MSU140, MSU250, MSU48
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FEATURES ANd BENEFITS The TS120 offers a number of improvements over other tabletop IR sensors. • Wideband High-Fidelity Design enables operation with virtually any brand of equipment • Patent Pending Universal Noise Suppression Design enables operation in virtually any environment: near plasma and LCD displays, compact fluorescent lights, and indirect sunlight • Excellent IR receiving range—you get 20’ to 35’ of remote control range (dep ending upon the strength of your handheld remote) •
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INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS TypE OF CABLE The TS120 connects to the Niles infrared main system unit or IRH610 sensor expansion hub with an individual home run of CAT-5 cable. When running wires inside walls, most states and municipalities in the U.S. specify that you must use a special type of wire. Usually, the requirement is that the wire has a specific “CL” fire rating, such as “CL-2” or “CL-3”. Consult your Niles dealer, building contractor, or local building and inspection department if
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INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS (continued) RECEIvING RANGE ANd pICkUp ANGLE The receiving range of the TS120 will vary according to the IR output strength of the remote control being used. Remote strength varies among brands depending on the number and size of batteries used, and how many IR emitters the remote has. For example, remotes that operate on two small AAA batteries and have only one IR emitter are generally not as strong as remotes that use the larger AA size batteries and have two
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INSTALLATION CONSIERA d TIONS (continued) AvOIdING INTERFERENCE TS120 is designed to work in most applications including with plasma and LCD TV’s and in areas where CFL lighting and indirect sunlight are present. You should avoid locating the TS120 near potential sources of electrical or optical noise, such as light dimmers or low-voltage lights. USING THE pOwER STATUS dISpLA y The Green power status LED can only be activated by a “power status” broadcast from a Niles IR main system unit (MSU
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INSTALLATION CONSIERA d TIONS (continued) 12V DC power supply Niles IR flasher (supplied with the Stereo receiver MSU250 IR main system unit) plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system 12V DC power supply (not supplied, Niles stock # FG01035) plugged into Bi-colored LED the switched outlet MSU250 Removable Power, IR data, and power status signal Connector via CAT-5 wire Pins TS120 IR sensor Figure 2 Connecting the TS120 to a Niles MSU250 IR main Figure 1 Parts guide
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INSTALLATION STEp By STEp 1. The TS120 is a small free-standing box designed to sit on a shelf or other convenient surface. ® The unit can be mounted under a shelf using double-sided tape or Velcro (not supplied). 2. Run the cable to the TS120. Label the cable for future reference. 3. Loca te the connector on the TS120 and remove it. 4. Next, strip 1/4” of insulation from the end of each wire. Tightly twist the end of each wire until there are no frayed ends. 5. Use a small flathead scre
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INSTALLATION (continued) 6. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug (Figure 6), 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 (Figure 5). 7. Double-check all connections. Plug the connector back into its socket on the TS120. Figure 5 Installing the removable
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OpERATION Operation of the TS120 is simple. Stand within the operational range of your TS120, aim your hand-held remote at the TS120 and press the button for the desired command. Your IR command is instantly repeated to your A/V equipment. GREEN “pO w ER STATUS” LEd When the TS120 is correctly connected (Figure 2), the Green LED will stay lit as long as the pre- amp/receiver is on. When your preamp/receiver is off, the LED will stay off. BLUE “FEEd BACk” LE d The blue “feedback” LED on the TS
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TROUBLESHOOTING This manual contains instructions for the TS120 only. For specific information on the adjustment and operation of your Niles infrared extender system, please refer to the instruction manual included with your Niles IR Main System Unit (MSU140, MSU250, MSU480, MSU440Z). The bi-color blue/green LED on the front of the TS120 is a useful troubleshooting aid. The blue LED should light only when a remote command is being received. If the LED on the TS120 “flickers”, and the TS120 f
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) ELIMINATING OpTICAL FEEdBACk In some installations, two conditions combine to create an optical feedback loop. Symptoms can include poor range, intermittent operation or no operation. The conditions which sometimes combine to create a feedback loop are: 1. Both a sensor and a flasher are located within the same room. 2. There is some low-level noise or interference on your system. You can eliminate optical feedback by replacing any IRB1 “flooding flasher” w
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) IR TEST LEd OFF: Optical Interference IR TEST LEd ON OR FLICkERING: Electromagnetic and/or Optical Interference EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) Identify the source of the interference. The most common sources of electromagnetic interference are listed in the Installation Considerations section. To eliminate EMI try the following methods: 1. Move the sensor or the sensor cable away from the EMI source or move the source of the EMI away from the se
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SpECIFICATIONS IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 25kHz and 90kHz IR Receiving Range 20’ to 35’ depending upon the strength of the remote control IR Receiving Angle 30° off-axis (horizontal and vertical) at 25’ Mounting Tabletop Wiring Requirements Individual “home-runs” of CAT-5 cable Unit Dimensions 2-7/8” wide x 1-1/16” high x 3-1/8” deep NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 13
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NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 15
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LIMITEd ARRANT w y 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 following additional conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and inapplicable if NILES deems that the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions provided by the
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ARRANT w y REGISTRATION CARd TS120 Model Purchased __________________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year) ______________________ Dealer Name and Location _________________ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Dr. Miss Mr. Mrs. Ms. Name ____________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City _______________________________State __________Zip ___________ Tel ( ) ____________ ❍ ❍ ❍ Age: New Age Popular Myself Are
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® B l e n d i n g H i g H F i d e l i t y A n d A r c H i t e c t u r e Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 305-238-4373 • 1-800- Buy - Hifi – www .nilesaudio.com ©2009 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logos, IntelliPad, MicroFlasher and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. D S 0 0 6 7 4 A
