Niles Audio HT-MSU manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit. The HT-MSU addresses an essential need of today’s consumers—the ability to easily control and manage the assortment of entertainment sources found in the home theater environment.

Home theater systems are often controlled entirely by the remote. The result is a big, bulky, remote control with small, complicated buttons or screens that only a “mad scientist” could figure out. The Niles Home Theater Main System Unit (HT-MSU) ends the confusion by placing power and control in an interface box and using the remote to “trigger” desired activities.

The Niles HT-MSU can be used with the Niles R-8 Handheld IR Remote Control or any learning IR remote control programmed with Niles single-touch activity keys. With the Niles HT-MSU, users gain levels of control that are simply not possible with traditional “universal” remotes. Infrared, RS232, voltage triggers, and contact closures make the HT-MSU a complete control and automation system for displays, surround receivers, cable boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players and more. In addition, the HT-MSU can automate functions like lighting control, TV lifts, draperies, and projection screens.

Home entertainment systems should be fun, not frustrating, and Niles has always recognized the need for simple-to-use, cost-effective solutions. The Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit gives end users one-touch control of their home theater systems and reflects the high quality fit and finish that meets the standards of today’s consumers.

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI305-238-4373

 

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Contents HT-MSU Congratulations Table of ContentsIntroduction Intelligent Main System Unit Installation FlexibilityFeatures and Benefits Simple Control of Complex SystemsContents Intelligent Integration with MULTI-ZONE SystemsProgram Memory Protection Parts Guide Home Theater Main System Unit HT-MSUSystem Design Considerations IR Input PortSource Power Status Connections IR Output PortsRS232 Output Ports Assignable Relays Assignable 12 Volt OutputsSystem Configuration System ConfigurationSystem Configuration Flasher Volt RS232 Video SynchTV Array Mode HT-MSU requires several different types of wires runs Placement of the HT-MSUWiring Considerations Installation ConsiderationsTech TIP Programming Preparations and WorksheetTo trigger the activities HT-MSU Triggering Remote Control ConsiderationsInstallation StepsGauge or larger see Tech TIP on Ring Female Sleeve Tip Male 5mm Stereo Plug and DB9 ConnectorsInformation about the 12V output programmability Troubleshooting Hardware IssuesSource Powering On or Off Incorrectly AccessoriesMini on each end Unswitched AC outletIR control and pass-through on To trigger auxiliary devicesHT-MSU via 3.5 mm jack Status AccessoriesHT-MSU SpecificationsPage Niles Audio Corporation 1-800-BUY-HIFI Limited Warranty Dr. Miss Mr. Mrs. Ms WarrantyregistrationcardcardL e s a u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n