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to attenuate the antenna’s signal by placing a variable attenuator between the MSU’s F-connector and the antenna. Note: Radio Shack offers a variable RF attenuator which works very well with the IntelliControl. (RS15-578)

No LED lights = Indicates that the RF signals are not being transmitted from the remote or received by the MSU.

Note: If you are experiencing RF interference (or no RF operation at all), remove the antenna and place the tabletop remote 1/2” away from the antenna socket. If the Green LED now lights when the “Channel Up” key is pressed (while a Master Key is selected), the RF circuitry is working, but the antenna is picking up excessive interference. Attempt to move the antenna or attenuate the antenna’s signal.

If the red LED lights only when buttons are pressed (without the antenna connected), you may have the “Unit ID” code set incorrectly. Make sure that the DIP switch settings inside the Tabletop Remote match those settings on the “Utilities” tab in the IntelliFile II software.

If the LED locks up red when the antenna is connected, the antenna is being “jammed” with continuous interference. Eliminate the source of the interference, relocate the antenna, or attenuate the antenna’s sensitivity (see below).

Note: Once again, Radio Shack offers an excellent Variable RF Attenuator (RS15-578). If further attenuation solves the problem but delivers inadequate range you must either find and deactivate the source of the interference, or special order an IntelliControl with another frequency. Niles manufactures IntelliControls with an alternate RF frequency of 315 MHz (as opposed to the standard carrier frequency of 418 MHz). THESE UNITS ARE MADE TO ORDER ONLY WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT. If you feel that your installation requires a 315 MHz IntelliControl, please contact Niles Technical Support at 1(800)289-4434 for qualification and approval.

6. Connect Flashers and Sync Cables

Connect all flashers and sync connectors to the correct location on the Main System Unit (MSU).

a.Label all cables for both the component they are connected to, and whether they are IR, sync, interconnect, or power. For example, the flasher routed to the TV is labeled “TV IR”, while the sync cable from a 12V wall adapter plugged into the switched outlet of a Cable TV Decoder is labeled “CATV-Sync” (see Figure 12).

b.Attach the flashers to the front panel sensors of each component, and plug each of the flasher plugs into the correct IntelliControl flasher connector that corresponds to that component’s Master Key on the Tabletop Remote.

c.Connect the 12V and video sync cables to the appropriate jacks for all respective source components.

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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
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