Niles Audio 8 manual Testing the Video Output of a Television, Testing Light Sensing

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5)Click on the “Components” tab in IntelliFile II and select the component you wish to video sync test.

6)Go to “Sync Test” , select “Video Synced”, and click the “On” button. (The IntelliFile II will stay in video sync mode for the component being tested until the “Off” button is selected).

7)Turn the video component “On” and “Off” manually (or with the remote). The RF Test LED should be green when it is “On”, and red when it is “Off”.

If the Test LED displays a red LED when the video component is “On” (or a green light while the component is “Off”...) you must utilize an LS-1 Light Sensor or the APC-2 Current Sensor to provide reliable sync.

Testing the Video Output of a Television

Use the TV’s “Tuner” output if the TV is equipped with one. If the TV has only a “Video” or “Monitor” output, will have to resort to another sync method. A TV’s “Monitor” output will only give reliable sync if the television’s input is never changed to an input without a video signal present. However, if you select a video input connected to a device that happens to be “Off” (video games, computers, etc.), the IntelliControl will be fooled into thinking that the television is “Off”, when it is, in fact, “On”. Test to be sure. If the “Video” or “Monitor” output is not reliable, use an APC-2 to current sense and provide 12V sync.

Testing Light Sensing

Make sure that some portion of the front panel display dims when the component is turned “Off” with an IR command. If a product were to be manufactured with a display that simply changes color, light sensing sync would not be reliable and an APC-2 or IPC-6 current sensor should be specified.

Testing Current Sensing

Make sure that the APC-2 reliably senses the difference between “Standby” and “On”. The component must have a 30 watt difference between “On” and “Off” (or “Standby” and “On”) to be reliable. If the current difference is less than 30 watts, the IPC-6 Current Sensing Power Manager or the LS-1 Light Sensor should be specified. The IPC-6 can sense a 3 watt difference between “Standby” and “On”.

Testing a Component’s Control Voltage Output

The OTI-512 voltage converter outputs a 12V DC voltage whenever any voltage between 3V and 30V AC or DC is output from the component. Make sure that the component’s voltage output reliably turns on and off in sync with the IR commands. Some components have voltage outputs that are only present when a component is in a particular mode of operation. This will cause the system to get out of sync if it happens to be in another mode. Use a voltage that is present in all modes of operation and is not present when the component is “Off”, or simply specify another means of syncing the device.

Testing Dual Zone Preamp/Receivers

Most dual zone preamp’s switched outlets are not able to provide reliable sync for just the Home Theater zone (unless it only switches on when the “Theater” zone is active and not

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Contents IntelliControl Reference Manual Contents 2C. Component Compatibility 3I. Utilities Specifications 1A. IntelliControl Features and Benefits Complete SystemAutomatically Unmute the System Manage and Automate Unfriendly ComponentsPC Programmable with IntelliFile 1B. IntelliControl Parts Guide Proudly Made in USATabletop Remote Main System Unit MSU Main System Unit Top ViewPage Solving The Problems of Conventional Home Theater Operation Problem One Turning the System OnIntelliControl Solution Syncronization Sync 1C. Selling the SystemSystem Schematic Problem Two Selecting Inputs & Modes Problem Five The Pitfalls of Mute IntelliControl Solution Software Managers to Manage MuteProblem Six Infrared Remote Controls Are Line-Of-Sight Only 1D. Comparison of Home Theater Control Systems System Comparison2A. Power Syncronization Components that Don’t Need Sync Those with Latching PowerInfrared Turn On/Off Requires Sync 2B. Sync Methods and Options Video SyncVolt Sync Syncing the TVNiles APC-2 Current Sensing Switcher Niles IPC-6 Current Sensing AC Power ControllerNiles LS-1 Light Sensor Niles OTI-512 Voltage SensorMaster Key Sync Features 2C. Component Compatibility Infrared CompatibilityOnce Again Remember the Exception Testing Components for Automation Conflicts Testing Components for Sync MethodSync Off Delay Testing the Switched AC OutletTesting the Video Output of a Source Testing the Video Output of a Television Testing Light SensingTesting Current Sensing Testing a Component’s Control Voltage OutputPage Programming Capabilities 3A. Pages, Keys, and SequencesAn Address For Every IR Command Issue a Sequence From a Function KeyPurpose of the Default Purpose of the Master Key Pages3B. Function Key Memory Limitations Purpose of the Library Pages3C. Master Key Automation Part 1 One Touch System Turn On Sync Snapshot Event One Initial SequenceEvent Two TV Power Event Three Preamp PowerEvent Seven Surround Mode Event Five TV Input3E. Master Keys Part 2 Special Features Automation Bypass for Manually Adjusted FeaturesAutomation Bypass for a Typical Application Installation Trick Programming TrickPress and Hold a Master Key Testing Direct IR Finding the Secret Back-Door Anchor CommandTesting the Anchor Command 3F. Master Keys Part 3 Direct IR, Sequence IR, and ManagersTesting the Input Manager Method Determine the Defaults3G. Master Keys Part 4 Intelligent System Turn Off Event 1 System Off Initial SequenceEvent 3 Auto Volume Reset Event 2 TV Auto Turn OffEvent 4 Preamp Auto Turn Off Event 5 Component Auto Turn Off3I. Utilities Audio 12V OutputVideo 12V Output and Relay Assignable 12V Output and RelayVolume Reset IR RoutingDual TV Mute Manager Memory UsageIntegrating the IntelliControl with IR Repeater Systems Integrating a Second ZoneTurning On Common Sources in Multi-Zone Systems Multiple TV Array In a Media Room Integrating the Niles IntelliPad Into the Home TheaterPage Step-by-Step Installation of a New System Connect, Power Up, and Test The Home TheaterConnect and Power Up the MSU, Your PC, and the IntelliFile Check MSU Location for Freedom from InterferenceTesting and Troubleshooting RF Transmission and Reception Construct an AntennaConnect Flashers and Sync Cables Flasher Level Check Labeling CablesAdjusting Flasher Levels IR/RF Test LEDSpecifications IntelliControl Tabletop RemoteIntelliControl Main System Unit

8 specifications

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