Niles Audio HT-MSU manual Information about the 12V output programmability

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the TV signal and Status connection to the HT-MSU (Figure

11).If the source to be “synched” doesn’t have a video output, one of the Niles Synching Accessories can be used instead of video. Most Niles Synching Accessories use a 3.5mm jack as the output. This 3.5mm jack must be changed to mate with the RCA connector on the HT-MSU; use a Radio Shack 274-897 OR 274- 330 mini-plug to male RCA adapter.

IMPORTANT NOTE: RCA SOURCE STATUS INPUTS ARE DESIGNED WITH HIGH-INPUT IMPEDANCES IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF THE VIDEO SIGNAL WHEN USING A RCA Y-ADAPTOR.

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6) CONNECT 12V

RCA Jack Status Connection

The 12V trigger output jacks use 3.5mm mono plug with standard

“Tip and Collar” configuration. The tip is 12V DC 150mA when activated and the collar is ground. Niles has two accessory cables for use with these 12V output jacks (FG00724 or FG00933). Simply plug one of these cables with a 3.5mm mono plug into one of the three assignable jacks. Plug the other end of the cable into the device that will be triggered or activated.

The Niles QuickConfig PC Configuration Software is used to assign (program) the functionality of these jacks. The configuration software allows the 12V output to be programmed as follows:

a)Output #1 can be configured to output 12V constantly or momentarily. A momentary output would be used to activate a device that requires a pulse of

12V instead of a constant 12V. The pulse can be programmed for 1, 3 or 5 seconds, then off when activated. The constant mode will output 12V continuously when activated, and no 12V when deactivated.

b)Output #2 can be programmed just like Output #1, but

completely independent of output #1.

 

 

 

c) Output #3 configured for constant output only when

 

 

 

activated, but is also completely independent of outputs 1 and 2.

 

 

 

Please refer to the Niles QuickConfig Configuration manual for more

 

 

 

information about the 12V output programmability.

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7) CONNECT RELAYS

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The “Dry Contact Closure” relays use 2-conductor wire to pair

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either the NO “Normally Open” or NC “Normally Closed” side of

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the removable connector plug with the “Common”. NO or NC is

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determined by which device you are triggering. Strip 1/4 inch of the

Relay removable

insulation from the end of each wire, and tightly twist the end of each

connection plug

wire until no frayed ends remain. Use a small flathead screwdriver or

 

 

 

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Contents HT-MSU Table of Contents CongratulationsIntroduction Simple Control of Complex Systems Installation FlexibilityFeatures and Benefits Intelligent Main System UnitContents Intelligent Integration with MULTI-ZONE SystemsProgram Memory Protection Home Theater Main System Unit HT-MSU Parts GuideIR Input Port System Design ConsiderationsSource Power Status Connections IR Output PortsRS232 Output Ports Assignable 12 Volt Outputs Assignable RelaysSystem Configuration System ConfigurationFlasher Volt RS232 Video Synch System ConfigurationTV Array Mode Installation Considerations Placement of the HT-MSUWiring Considerations HT-MSU requires several different types of wires runsProgramming Preparations and Worksheet Tech TIPHT-MSU Triggering Remote Control Considerations To trigger the activitiesInstallation StepsGauge or larger see Tech TIP on 5mm Stereo Plug and DB9 Connectors Ring Female Sleeve Tip MaleInformation about the 12V output programmability Hardware Issues TroubleshootingAccessories Source Powering On or Off IncorrectlyTo trigger auxiliary devices Unswitched AC outletIR control and pass-through on Mini on each endStatus Accessories HT-MSU via 3.5 mm jackSpecifications HT-MSUPage Niles Audio Corporation 1-800-BUY-HIFI Limited Warranty Warrantyregistrationcardcard Dr. Miss Mr. Mrs. MsL e s a u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n