Niles Audio 8 manual

Contents

Main Contents Page Page Page IntelliControl Home Theater Automation System 1A. IntelliControl Features and Benefits A Complete System One Touch Intelligent Macros To Turn The Entire Home Theater On or Off Automatically Unmute the System Manage and Automate Unfriendly Components Trigger Screens, Screen Masking Devices, Projector Lifts, Curtains and Drapes PC Programmable with IntelliFile II 1B. IntelliControl Parts Guide The Tabletop Remote The Main System Unit (MSU) Page 1C. Selling the System Selling Automated Home Theater Systems Solving The Problems of Conventional Home Theater Operation Page Page Page Page Power Syncronization and Component Compatibility 2A. Power Syncronization Infrared Turn On/Off Requires Sync Components that Dont Need Sync Those with Latching Power Remember the Exception Tuners built into Receivers and Televisions 2B. Sync Methods and Options Video Sync 12 Volt Sync Page Conventional Labeling Rule: Video on the Left, Everything Else on the Right 2C. Component Compatibility Infrared Compatibility Testing Components for Automation Conflicts Testing Components for Sync Method Page Page Page Programming Capabilities 3A. Pages, Keys, and Sequences An Address For Every IR Command Issue A Sequence From A Function Key Purpose of the Master Key Pages Purpose of the Default Page Purpose of the Library Pages 3B. Function Key Memory Limitations 3C. Master Key Automation: Part 1 - One Touch Syst em T urn On Sync Snapshot Event One Initial Sequence Page 3E. Master Keys: Part 2 - Special Features Automation Bypass for Manually Adjusted Features How to Program Component Power for Multiple Master Keys which Share a Common Source Press and Hold a Master Key Custom Programming for Preamp/Receivers with Separate On/Off Commands 3F. Master K eys: Part 3 - Direct IR, Sequence IR, and Managers Direct IR - A Different Single IR Code for each of the Components Inputs. Sequence IR a Single Input Toggle Command and a Secret Back-Door Anchor Command(s) Input Manager For Components with only a Single Input Toggle Command 3G. Master Keys: Part 4 Intelligent System Turn Off Event 1 - System Off Initial Sequence 3H. The Audio, Video, and Assignable Relays with Control Voltage Output Audio 12V Output Video 12V Output and Relay Assignable 12V Output and Relay 3I. Utilities ID Code Volume Reset IR Routing Dual TV Mute Manager Memory Usage Integrating the IntelliControl with IR Repeater Systems 4A. Using Your Original Remote Cont rols via an IR R epeat er System Integrating a Second Zone Turning On Common Sources in Multi-Zone Systems Integrating the Niles RVL- 6 and MRZ-6 Multi-Room Cont rollers Multiple TV Array In A Media Room Integrating the Niles IntelliPad Into the Home Theater Integrating a Learning Touchscreen Into An IntelliControl Home Theater Teach the RF/IR Conversion Codes for the Master Keys, Function Keys, and System Off Key Installing the IntelliControl Home Theater Automation System. Step-by-Step Installation of a New System 1. Connect, Power Up, and Test The Home Theater 2. Check MSU Location for Freedom from Interference 3. Connect and Power Up the MSU, Your PC, and the IntelliFile II 4. Construct an Antenna 5. Testing and Troubleshooting RF Transmission and Reception 6. Connect Flashers and Sync Cables 7. Flasher Level Check 8. The IR/RF Test LED Specifications The IntelliControl Tabl etop Remote The IntelliControl Main System Unit