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1. 20 Chapter Programming Capabilities 3A Pages Keys and Sequences Designing and programming an IntelliControl system requires that you have an intimate understanding of how the IntelliControl functions This way you can sell the system properly and not embarrass yourself by making unrealistic promises as well as be able to quickly and efficiently program the system so the customer gets the maximum amount of enjoyment from his investment In the following sections the operational capabilities of each key are described and the overall architecture of the IntelliControl product is explained The IntelliControl s memory is divided in two sections One section stores all of the Automation including all Power commands Input Selection etc and the other section of memory is divided into pages for storage of all of the remaining IR commands which the user may issue to control the features and functions of the components as well as peripheral devices in the system Note It is not important that you learn how to program the functions described below at this time Simply concentrate on understanding the general concepts and explicit programming instructions will be explained step by step in the IntelliFile II Reference Manual Version 1 0 Function Keys Enable Manual Control of A Particular Source Feature or Device Single IR commands or Sequences of single IR commands in up to 26 steps can be
2. System Turn On automation will power up and configure the home theater system based on the actual status of the components at the time the Master key was pressed Note System Turn On automation is an automatic function of the IntelliControl System DO NOT attempt to manually program the System Turn On automation by including the TV Preamp and Component power commands in the Initial Sequences for the Master Keys This will bypass all the sync features and the built in intelligence which has made the IntelliControl such a successful product The TV Power Preamp Power and Component Power commands are entered on their respective Tabs in the IntelliFile II software The appropriate Power commands are automatically issued based on the Audio Scene Video Scene and Component Power programming which is configured on the Components Tab in IntelliFile Il For more Information see Scene Setting on page 25 of the IntelliFile II Reference Manual 25 Sync Snapshot As soon as a Master Key or the System Off Key is pressed and before any commands are issued the IntelliControl MSU takes a Sync Snapshot of all the sync ports on the MSU By taking this Snapshot the MSU is essentially taking inventory roll call to determine exactly which components are on and which components are off at the exact moment the Master Key was pressed The MSU then takes the
3. Preamp Master Key 9 and Master Key 10 flasher ports only When IR Routing is disabled the system will operate as follows 1 All codes come out of all flasher ports all the time Enable the Dual TV feature to accommodate a system using two TV s i e both a direct view TV and projector in a home theater Program as described in the IntelliFile II Reference Manual Step 5 Program Dual TV In a Dual TV system one television is designated the Default or favorite TV It is assigned to the TV sync and flasher connections The second television is assigned to Master Key 1 s sync and flasher connections The label you use for Master Key 1 should be Switch TV TV Proj or Swap In a Dual TV system all video switching should be done through the preamp and the output split to both TVs Only one TV will be on at a time so there will be no signal degradation 35 If the system is completely Off a Dual TV system will turn on the Default TV if any video Master Key is pressed If the user presses Switch TV Master Key 1 the Default TV will turn off and TV2 will turn on Until the System Off key is pressed TV2 will remain on regardless of what video source is selected If the user presses the Switch TV Master Key again TV2 will turn off and the Default TV will turn back on Note The Dual TV feature does not enable you to watch both TV s a
4. System Off key is pressed the IntelliControl takes a Snapshot to determine which components need to be turned Off The system then issues only the necessary commands to power down the components which were On when the Snapshot was taken The following Events occur after the Sync Snapshot is taken Event 1 System Off Initial Sequence An Initial Sequence of up to 26 steps may be issued to reconfigure any devices to their default positions before the system is powered down Note The IR commands used to power off all of the components in the system are automatically issued from the Preamp TV and Component power memory addresses on their respective Tabs as programmed via IntelliFile II 32 Event 2 TV Auto Turn Off If the TV is on when the System Off key is pressed this step turns it off Event 3 Auto Volume Reset The volume of the Preamp may be automatically lowered to minimum then raised to any level you choose Note This feature requires that the preamp s Volume Up Down commands be taught to their respective Function Key addresses on the Default page of memory using IntelliFile Il software You can customize this feature to the Preamp you are using by determining the duration of the Volume Down command issued to bring the Preamp s volume to absolute minimum and then the duration of the Volume Up command issued to bring the
5. This is the most desirable type of preamp television monitor or projector to automate Access to inputs is quick and absolutely reliable The end user may freely use the component s original remote control as well as the IntelliControl Testing Direct IR Try each of the IR input commands twice If any of the input commands act like a toggle on the second push and actually switch the television back to another input Direct IR input selection will not be reliable If some of the IR input commands do not toggle consider routing the components to only those TV inputs that do not toggle leave the other inputs that do toggle unused Sequence IR a Single Input Toggle Command and a Secret Back Door Anchor Command s This is a very desirable type of preamp television monitor or projector to automate The Anchor IR command or series of commands takes the device to a known input then a sequence containing the required number of Input Toggle commands is issued to take the device to the correct input for the source selected Access to inputs will be delayed up to 2 5 seconds for some sources if 5 input changes were programmed into a sequence Sequence IR input selection is absolutely reliable The end user may freely use the component s original remote control as well as the IntelliControl Finding the Secret Back Door Anchor Command Most manufacturers do not acknowledge the ex
6. accommodates a 12V DC 800mA UL approved external power supply FG00667 included RF Test Port Also located on the upper left side of the MSU is the RF Test Port The RF Test Port enables you to receive real time confirmation that RF signals are received and understood detect interference and test for sync status The bicolor RF IR Test LED FG00727 is available as an accessory and should be sold and installed in every IntelliControl home theater Video Sync Inputs The eight Composite RCA Video Sync Ports are provided to sense the on off power status of IR controlled components with video output Your system design may require additional video cables and Y adapters 12V Sync Inputs The 12V Sync Inputs are provided to sense the on off power status of IR controlled components Your system design may require 12V DC wall adapters or Niles switchers APC 2 LS 1 OTI 512 with a 10 Accessory Cable FG00724 Transfer Connector The three conductor Transfer Connector enables the transfer of programming information from the IntelliFile II PC Interface or the original IntelliControl Programmer to the MSU and vice versa You may want to permanently install a 20 Transfer Cable FGO0725 to provide future access for programming updates IR Flasher Outputs The twelve IR Flasher Outputs issue IR codes to IR controlled components Your system design may require IRC 2P MiniFlashers FG00726 and or 3 5 to 3 5 mono mini plu
7. latching power via the Audio Control Voltage Output The Audio 12V is automatically activated whenever a source that utilizes the preamp is selected 11 For some components it may be useful to turn them on and off with a Niles AC 6 triggered by one of the three relay voltages Audio Video or Assignable You could elect to turn on and off a latching power CD player via the Assignable Relay if you specified an AC 6 to power it on and off When programming you could add the Relay On command to the CD Master Key s Ending Sequence and the Relay Off command to all other Master Keys and the System Off Key Figure 7 A projector with latching power may be turned on via an AC 6 triggered by the Video Control Voltage Output The Video 12V Output is automatically activated whenever a source that utilizes the TV is selected Remember the Exception Tuners built into Receivers and Televisions It is important to note that a stereo receiver has both a tuner and a preamp in one chassis If the receiver does not feature separate On and Off commands or latching power in which case it could be activated via the Audio 12V trigger and an AC 6 as described above it must be synced to the Preamp 12V sync port Since the receiver s AM FM tuner is automatically turned on off with the receiver the tuner itself does not need sync
8. In an IntelliControl system the component s AC power plug is connected to the unswitched Trigger socket on the IPC 6 The 12V DC output is connected to the IntelliControl s sync input dedicated to that component The IPC 6 is not an iPower surge suppression device but it does have several other useful features For more info please look up the IPC 6 on our website nilesaudio com 14 Each Sync Connection on the Main System Unit Corresponds to a Particular Master Key on the Tabletop Remote The labels typically represent the sources of a system Master Keys 1 through 7 feature both 12V and Video sync capabilities Master Key 8 features only 12V sync but Master Keys 9 and 10 have no sync connections at all For each component you must utilize a Master Key which has the necessary sync capabilities The preamp receiver and the television monitor do not need a Master Key assigned to them but you may choose to assign Master Keys to the receivers AM FM tuner and the TV s internal tuner The TV monitor and Preamp are system components that are needed to listen to and watch a component Therefore they have been permanently assigned their own sync connections PRE The surround sound preamp receiver for the system is assigned the PRE 12V sync connector TV The Television Monitor for the system is assigned to either the TV 12V or the TV Video Sync connector Note The TV Video Sync connecti
9. Leave Preamp alone which will enable the Automation Bypass feature You then program the IntelliControl s numeric keys on the Surround Sound page to enable direct access to the preamp s different DSP surround modes i e Concert Hall Stadium Jazz Club etc A typical listening session might go something like this You press the CD Master Key and the system comes to life correctly configured to Stereo Mode After listening for a while you decide that one of your processor s digital sound fields would be very well suited to the CD you are listening to You press the Surround Sound Master Key and experiment with different modes until the sound is perfect 28 However if the user decides to skip a song on the CD you simply reselect the CD Master Key to access the song skip button Normally this would reset the system to Stereo but since the Surround Sound Master Key was programmed as a Feature Key the IntelliFile II s Automation Bypass feature is engaged and the preamp will not be reset to Stereo mode Since the CD Master Key was the last source selected before pressing the Surround Sound Master Key the normal steps the CD Master Key would trigger to reset the surround mode to Stereo are bypassed If you were to press any of the other Master Keys rather than the last selected which would be CD in this example the automation would not be bypassed and the system
10. MSU upright on a shelf mount it to a wall to the back of a cabinet or install it into a 19 rack using the optional rack mounting kit FGO0730 Try to avoid placing the MSU near any known sources of RF interference Sources of trouble may include DSS Satellite Receivers DVD players and or Digital to Analog Converters The high speed microprocessors in these devices produce RF interference in a sphere of a few feet surrounding the unit Try to locate the MSU as far away as possible 3 Connect and Power Up the MSU Your PC and the IntelliFile I a Connect the IntelliFile II utilizing the supplied DB 9 Female to DB 9 Male connector cable An adapter is supplied for those computers with serial ports configured with a 25 pin male connector DB 25 b Connect the IntelliControl to the IntelliFile Ils PC Interface using the supplied 3 conductor transfer cable c Power up the IntelliFile Il PC Interface and the IntelliControl MSU using their supplied 12V DC wall adapters Follow the instructions provided with the IntelliFile II to enable you to connect and configure the PC Interface to your computer d Choose the labels from the label sheet and place them on the appropriate keys Video sources should be assigned to the Master Keys on the left audio sources on the right side of the remote Snap the label protectors enclosed with the unit onto the keys 41 by hand If you wish to change an installed label use a knife to gently p
11. Master Key the IntelliControl will calculate the required number of Input Toggle commands necessary to change the device from whatever input it is currently on to the appropriate input required to enable the customer to enjoy the newly selected source Testing the Input Manager Method The Input Manager is NOT RELIABLE unless the end user cannot use the component s original remote control or access the Input Toggle key on the front panel of the component if it has one If you cannot block access to the front panel or the customer has identical branded televisions with remotes throughout the house the likelinood of sync problems created by the end user is extremely high In such an installation the Input Manager method should not be used and a Master Key should be labeled TV Input so that the end user can manually change the inputs Determine the Defaults In order to determine the Defaults the way the component functions under the following circumstances must me noted in IntelliFile Il By simulating a power failure on at least two of the inputs does the TV remember the last input selected Or does it go to a particular input when the unit regains power Now do the same test but turn the component On and Off normally Does the TV remember the last input selected Or does it go to a particular input every time 3G Master Keys Part 4 Intelligent System Turn Off When the
12. RG 6 coax cable with 6 3 4 of the center conductor exposed It is suggested that the exposed tip of the antenna be located as far from the main equipment location and as close to the user s location as practical IR Flasher Level Controls The twelve flasher level controls enable the installer to control the strength of the IR output sent to each of the components in the system Flasher strength increases as the pots are turned clockwise a jeweler s screwdriver is required Before beginning to program the system it is recommended that a Niles IR Sensor be connected to the MSU s Home Theater IR port and each of the flasher level adjustments be set using the components original remote controls 1C Selling the System Selling Automated Home Theater Systems In the past selling a home theater system has always involved system design trade offs With every profitable upgrade you sell to your customer there is a hidden cost to you after the installation which is your time Along with selling and installing the system you must assume the responsibility for training the customer to actually use the new features or enjoy the enhanced performance The frustration many consumers feel even after repeated training sessions certainly limits referrals and sometimes leads to refunds In any event the time required to drill customers so that they can reliably turn on and operate the system can be ridiculously expensive for you
13. 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 19 when Zone 2 is active Because of this it may not be possible to sync the receiver using a 12V DC wall adapter Instead you must resort to using dual zone receivers with separate On and Off commands for the Main and Second zones configurable control voltage outputs or simply use two separate receivers An LS 1 Light Sensor may be used if there is a way to detect when the Home Theater zone is on independent of the Second Zone Connect the dual zone component so that you can listen to music on both zones Turn on the Second zone then turn the Home Theater zone On and Off You may be able to position an LS 1 Light Sensor on the portion of the display that brightens when the Home Theater zone is on Turn the Home Theater zone On and Off and observe the LS 1 s LED to see if you can get reliable sync green lights on your Test LED This test will only be valid if you repeat the test with the display in every possible configuration with any input selected and with the Second Zone On and Off
14. and tedious for your customer The IntelliControl enables you the salesperson to design and sell absolutely automated home theater systems systems that require minimal training to operate and which generate repeated referrals In order to successfully sell the IntelliControl to consumers you should be able to effectively present what Home Theater Automation means in terms the consumer will understand The following sections elaborate how the IntelliControl s automation differs from anything that has ever been sold and installed into a home theater at this price point Solving The Problems of Conventional Home Theater Operation The IntelliControl uses a unique approach to solve the classic problems of operating a home theater In this section we will take a closer look at what those problems are and how the IntelliControl solves them Problem One Turning the System On In a conventional system turning on a home theater with a remote control can be so difficult that most people simply walk up to the equipment where they can see each component and try to remember what needs to be done Since most components feature toggle power commands one button which turns the component both On and Off you cannot simply press the power button on each of your remotes in turn or issue a macro of many power commands from a sequencing remote or touchscreen For example If you put the videotape into your VCR it would automatical
15. 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
16. codes the IntelliControl Tabletop Remote sends The special IntelliControl IR codes can be found in the IntelliFile Ils IR Library under Niles codes Integrating a Learning Touchscreen Into An IntelliControl Home Theater A learning IR remote or touchscreen may operate an IntelliControl Automated Home Theater System It will not offer the same degree of convenience that the omni directional long range radio frequency control the IntelliControl remote offers however your user may have already purchased one of these expensive devices The IntelliControl will automate the operation of the Home Theater the IntelliControl MSU stores all the IR commands and issues all IR codes and sequences leaving the touchscreen only one job to do which is to tell the IntelliControl MSU what the user wants to do The learning remote or touchscreen must be taught special Niles IntelliControl IR codes which correspond to the RF codes the IntelliControl Tabletop remote sends by utilizing the Niles IR codes provided in the IntelliFile II IR Library under Niles codes Learning IR touchscreens issue IR codes therefore a Niles IR sensor must be connected to the IntelliControl s Home Theater IR input 39 Teach the RFAR Conversion Codes for the Master Keys Function Keys and System Off Key Note Every RF command sent by the IntelliControl identifies the last Master Key pressed by the end user For example if the IntelliControl was bus
17. corresponds to its Master Key label 2 Connect an RF IR Test LED to the RF Test port on the Main System Unit 3 Power up the Main System Unit 4 Power up and connect the IntelliFile II PC Interface to the Main System Unit with the supplied Transfer Cable 18 5 Click on the Components tab in IntelliFile Il 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 I 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
18. flasher and its level one at a time with all other flashers unplugged Connect the IR sensor and position it so that the component only receives IR commands via the sensor and not from the remote directly Adjust the flasher level until proper operation occurs If you have problems a Test only one flasher at a time The IR output from another flasher might make any level adjustments you make faulty b The sensor must be positioned so that an IR command can only reach the component being tested via the flasher Test by disconnecting the sensor and directing the remote control at the unplugged sensor If the component still operates move the sensor to another location If the component does not operate connect the sensor and verify that the flasher level is correct by issuing a continuous code volume down scan etc Adjust the level until the component operates as it should c The TV and Flasher output 1 ports have twice the normal output when adjusted the full output position in order that an IRC 1 Flooding Flasher can control a rear projection TV that has an IR sensor built in behind the screen rather than on the front panel Note When using projection televisions with the IR sensor located behind the screen best results will be achieved by opening up the TV and mounting an IRC 2 Microflasher to the IR sensor inside the TV 44 8 The IR RF Test LED The RF test LED may be plugged into an IR flasher output to determi
19. if the component uses separate On and Off commands Press and Hold a Master Key Optionally the ten labeled Master Keys may be programmed to trigger an additional Function Key IR command or a Function Key Sequence of up to 26 steps whenever a Master Key is pressed and held for more than one second This function of the system is completely independent of the Master Key automation programming that occurs when the Master Key is simply tapped Note If the system is not active when a Master Key is pressed and held the normal intelligent automation programming will be bypassed and only the Press and Hold IR command or sequence will be issued Additionally this IR command or sequence will be issued without regard to sync Typically the Press and Hold feature is used to provide the end user with a way to manually turn a particular component On or Off It is frequently only programmed for the TV Master Key so that the user can turn on the system with a video source automatically switching on the TV then switch to listening to an audio source the TV could be programmed to remain on and then finally decide to continue to listen to the audio source with the TV Off by pressing and holding the TV Master Key The installer has programmed the Press and Hold function of the TV Master Key to issue the TV s power command when that key is pressed and held Should the en
20. output only a cable is needed Syncing the TV Televisions which have multiple inputs present a sync problem Some TV s do not output a video signal from the Monitor Video output when there is no signal coming into the selected input Thus the IntelliControl will be deceived into thinking that the TV is off when it is on Although a TV s monitor output will not provide reliable sync there are four options 1 Use the TV s Tuner Output if available This will ensure that the Sync is reliable 2 Specify a Niles APC 2 current sensing device to detect the flow of current to the TV when it is on Note This is the only reliable way to sync a Plasma TV assuming it does not feature separate On and Off codes 3 Use a Niles LS 1 Light Sensor See 12V Sync options below 4 Use a TV with separate On and Off commands Note The TV s sync signal output video or 12V must be connected to the dedicated TV Sync port on the IntelliControl MSU 12 Volt Sync The IntelliControl Main System Unit has 12V Sync connections for the system s preamp receiver TV Monitor or projector and up to eight source components The 12V Sync signal lets the IntelliControl know whether the component is on or off and can be supplied by five different methods 1 12V DC Sync via a Wall Adapter Plugged into a Switched AC Outlet Many preamps integrated amps receivers surround sound processors and cable TV descr
21. the IntelliControl is compatible with Bang amp Olufsen Niles has compiled an extensive IR Library of over 175 different products from most of the major manufacturers including many direct access and separate On Off codes Earlier versions of the IntelliFile II CD ROM do not include the extended IR Library so call Niles Tech Support at 1 800 289 4434 with your email address and we will email it to you Before an IntelliControl installation is proposed to a customer it is strongly recommended that you check the equipment list for compatibility As a general rule if the component s codes are capable of being taught to a standard learning remote control Pronto RC2000 SL9000 etc the IntelliFile II will be able to learn them Note If a product s codes do not work reliably when taught to a learning remote A B codes could be the cause A small percentage of video projectors and other components feature Philips RC 5 codes This type of IR code structure has been known to exhibit A B behavior in some products and may be incompatible To be brief these products have two different codes for each button on the remote the A version and the B version The product must receive alternating A B A B etc versions of its codes or it will not respond It doesn t matter what code is issued or in what order because the remote and the product will keep track technically there s more to the story but this i
22. triggered by these keys Master Keys and the System Off Key Automate The System Synchronized automa tion routines including 2 sequences of up to 26 steps each can be trig gered by these keys Siena Figure 9 The IntelliControl Tabletop Remote 21 An Address For Every IR Command Every command you want the IntelliControl to issue must be stored to a memory address including commands that are only issued as steps in a sequence Every memory address is composed of two parts the Key you are pressing and the Page you are on when that Key is pressed The Key is the actual key you would press on the IntelliControl s Tabletop Remote i e Play Stop Pause Volume Up etc The Page describes one of thirteen different layers of memory storage there are ten user accessible Master Key Pages for source components or features plus three additional pages called the Special Pages The Special Pages include the Library 1 Library 2 and Default pages which will be discussed later Explicit instructions for programming Function Key IR commands can be found in the IntelliFile II Reference Manual starting on page 9 Once the ten Master Keys are labeled all of the keys on the right side of the Tabletop Remote will be referred to as the Function Keys Function Keys correspond to the currently selected Master Key Page
23. your system will experience extremely erratic operation Note Some manufacturer s codes including Panasonic RCA and Pioneer eat up excessive memory Be sure to teach these codes with quick bursts from the remote DO NOT PRESS AND HOLD WHILE TEACHING THESE CODES Certain codes Volume FF Rew etc require a press and hold of the button to learn and operate properly Only hold the button as long as necessary to ensure proper operation It is strongly suggested that you test all codes as you teach them If you unexpectedly run into the Memory limit and must get the system partially operational for the customer until the Memory Upgrade chip arrives the best strategy is to erase a few IR commands and transfer the program to the MSU with limited manual operation Then phone the office and have them order the Memory Upgrade FG 00735 When the Memory Upgrade Chip arrives go back to the jobsite and complete the programming Note The Memory Upgrade or lack of memory does not affect the automation that occurs as the system is powered up and shut down it only affects the ability to store an additional number of IR codes in the Function Keys memory address locations 3C Master Key Automation Part 1 One Touch System Turn On By pressing a Master Key the end user will trigger the following programmed Events to occur These events are displayed in the Master Key Navigator feature of the IntelliFile Il software The
24. File Il software features three methods to change the Preamp s inputs See details starting on page 32 of this manual Event Seven Surround Mode The IntelliFile II software features three methods to change the surround sound modes on the preamp See details starting on page 32 of this manual Event Eight Ending Sequence The Ending Sequence is used to issue commands that need to be issued after the IntelliControl has turned on the components and selected inputs and modes IR commands included in the Ending Sequence are issued without regard for sync 27 Typically Play Digit commands used to select the users favorite channel and occasionally Stop commands for other components in the system are included in the Ending Sequence 3E Master Keys Part 2 Special Features Automation Bypass for Manually Adjusted Features Additionally you may choose to utilize the IntelliFile Ils Automation Bypass feature by selecting Leave TV Alone and Leave Preamp Alone under Scene Settings on the Components Tab The IntelliFile ll s Automation Bypass feature would be useful if you wanted a certain Master Key to be used as a Feature Key Setting a Master Key up as a Feature Key enables it to control devices or functions which are not source components but simply functions of a source or functions of a peripheral device i e a lighting control system mechanical dra
25. IR input for control of shared sources Additionally both the RVL 6 and the MRZ 6 s control outputs incorporate blocking diodes in case if you are not using a Niles iPower device Multiple TV Array In A Media Room With the help of an IR Routing Device multiple identical TVs or other components may be controlled with one Master Key The IR codes used to select the individual routes may be taught to the Menu or Transport group of Function Keys on the selected TV Array page and the television s tuner codes are taught to the Numeric and Channel Function Keys The system can be programmed so that when the user presses one of the transport keys the IR Router turns off all flashers except the route you have intentionally selected Now when the user operates the Channel Up Down and Numeric keys the IR commands are routed to only that TV or component Unfortunately Niles has discontinued the IRD 8 product but similar IR routing devices are available from other manufacturers Integrating the Niles IntelliPad Into the Home Theater A wall mounted IntelliPad is a valuable addition to an IntelliControl Home Theater System It offers an automated control which cannot be hidden or misplaced by children or absent minded adults Control via the IntelliPad is limited to six of the ten Master Keys The IntelliPad must be taught special Niles IntelliControl IR codes which function the same as the RF automation
26. 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 43 7 Figure 12 Labeling Cables Flasher Level Check Your flasher levels should be tested and adjusted using an Niles IR Sensor connected to the IntelliControl s Home Theater IR port before programming begins Note Test each
27. Niles Audio Corporation IntelliControl Reference Manual Version 8 0 July 2000 Rf NILES Contents IntelliControl Home Theater Automation System 1A IntelliControl Features and Benefits Introducing the IntelliControl the world s first affordable home theater automation system expressly designed to provide true one touch operation Unlike universal remote controls the IntelliControl System senses the actual on off state of all of your audio video components When you press a Master Key the built in microprocessor has the intelligence to decide which components need to be powered up depending on what Master Key was selected and the On Off state of the components After the system components have been turned on the IntelliControl issues all of the necessary surround sound mode commands the preamp input selection commands the TV input commands and any play or favorite station commands For the first time most anyone in the family can operate the system without training prompting or head scratching Ten Master Keys can be custom labeled to reflect your system components or features When you select a source it lights up letting you know it s ready to be controlled Traditional universal remotes are confusing because aux might actually select the satellite receiver and VCR2 selects the TV Now each of the sources in your system are correctly labeled By pressing one of these Maste
28. Not only does the press of a Master Key initiate all of the necessary automation required to enjoy the selected source it also configures the system to enable you to select any of the Function Keys on the right two thirds of the Tabletop Remote and control the currently selected source Thus the VCR s Play command is typically stored on the VCR Master Key Page in the Play Key memory address Issue A Sequence From A Function Key If desired every Key on every user accessible Page may be programmed to trigger either a single Function Key IR command or Function Key Sequence of up to twenty six IR commands The key that the user will press to issue the sequence is referred to as a Trigger Key in the IntelliFile Il software Thus if you wanted the VCR page s Play key to issue a Sequence you would consider the VCR page as the Trigger Page and the VCR page s Play button as the Trigger Key Note As previously mentioned each memory address may be programmed to store a single Function Key IR command as well as to trigger a Function Key Sequence if programmed to do so Therefore a Function Key Sequence may be triggered by a tapping a Function Key i e by pressing the Play key on the VCR page However the Function Key Sequence will always take priority The actual Function Key IR command stored to the Play key addre
29. Preamp s volume up to whatever level you decide is appropriate Event 4 Preamp Auto Turn Off If the Preamp is on when the System Off key is pressed this step turns it off Event 5 Component Auto Turn Off All components which show sync when the System Off key is pressed are turned off Event 6 System Off Ending Sequence An Ending Sequence of up to 26 steps may be issued to reconfigure any peripheral devices to their default positions after the system is powered down Note The IR commands used to power off all of the components in the system are automatically issued from the Preamp TV and Component power memory addresses on their respective Tabs as programmed via IntelliFile Il 3H The Audio Video and Assignable Relays with Control Voltage Output The IntelliControl enables you to control devices that are triggered or operated via 12v DC control voltages or normally open normally closed dry contact closures There are three relay groups Audio Video and Assignable More than one device or more than one function can be triggered turned on by the same relay group if desired Relay Voltage Limitations There is a 300mA limit to the combined output of all of the 12V DC control outputs Add up the combined draw for all devices triggered by the Audio Video and Assignable control voltage outputs If the total combination is within the limit it is acceptable to trigger more
30. amblers have a switched AC outlet i e the outlet is hot when the preamp is on and dead when the preamp is off to automatically power up components with latching power In an IntelliControl system the switched outlet may be expanded with an extension cord or power strip to accommodate a 12V DC 200mA wall adapter and any latching power components you may be using The output of the wall adapter is connected to the IntelliControl s dedicated Preamp 12V sync input 13 2 Niles LS 1 Light Sensor The Niles LS 1 Light Sensor was designed to detect a change in brightness on a component s front panel display When it senses a change in brightness the LS 1 outputs a constant 12V DC 500mA control voltage A blocking cover is provided to prevent ambient light from falsely triggering the LS 1 Note You may choose to sync direct view or rear projection televisions with the LS 1 Light Sensor In this sync application the LS 1 s sensor is attached to the rear of the TV using the blocking cover or better yet to the flyback transformer inside the TV The Flyback transformer resembles a automobile alternator and is located near the TV s main power supply and AC power cord connection The LS 1 s sensitivity is adjusted to output a 12v DC sync signal only when the TV is on Additionally when syncing multi disc CD changers or other digital components it may be possible to install the LS 1 s sensor inside the component s o
31. d Turn On Off Requires Sync Every component which requires an infrared command to turn On or Off must be synced to the IntelliControl Based on the sync status of the selected component the IntelliControl will know whether or not to issue a Power or On command when a Master Key is selected The same basic procedure applies to turning the system off The IntelliControl monitors the on off status of the components in either of two ways 12V Sync and Video Sync Components that Don t Need Sync Those with Latching Power Components which latch into an On state when power is supplied do not need sync The term Latching Power describes any component which has a Power button which latches into the On position and can be turned on automatically when AC power is supplied Single and 5 disc CD players as well as most Tape Decks traditionally plug into the switched outlet of the preamp receiver and do not require IR power or On and Off commands to manage their power Check the power consumption of each devices in the system and total them If all of the connected component s combined power consumption exceeds the limitations of the preamp s switched outlet you must specify a Niles AC 6 to switch the On and Off See Figure 9 Figure 6 Using the Niles AC 3 or AC 6 to switch on source components featuring
32. d user desire the ability to manually issue Power commands to all of his IR controlled sources each of the Master Keys could be programmed via the Press and Hold feature with the IR power command for each source Once again the Press and Hold feature may also be used to initiate a sequence of up to 26 commands including delays and contact closures openings from any of the ten Master Keys Custom Programming for PreampReceivers with Separate On Off Commands Several manufacturers are currently offering preamps receivers with cool features like main and second zone capability separate On and Off commands for these zones as well as rear panel hardwired IR inputs for each zone This enables you to custom program the IntelliControl by not programming Preamp Power the traditional way but instead by teaching the On and Off codes to the Library pages so that the Preamp s Separate On command can be added to the Initial Sequences of every Master Key You may then include the Off command as a sequence step to the System Off Initial or Ending Sequence 30 3F Master Keys Part 3 Direct IR Sequence IR and Managers One of the key automation features of the IntelliControl is its ability to select Preamp and Television Inputs and Modes three different ways Direct IR A Different Single IR Code for each of the Component s Inputs
33. dicated to the Preamp the TV or through flasher outputs 9 or 10 Figure 11 The IR Data output of the IR Main System Unit IRP IRZ is routed to the Second Zone IR input of the IntelliControl MSU IR commands received at this terminal will be output through the MSU s flasher ports 1 through 8 only and will flash those source components shared by both systems An IRC 2 Flasher is connected directly to the IR Main System Unit s flasher output and attached to the second zone receiver Turning On Common Sources in Multi Zone Systems It is possible to share sources between a whole house music system and the IntelliControl Home Theater System Those sources with latching power may be left On all the time or plugged into a Niles AC 6 or any other Niles iPower product The AC 6 features two diode isolated 12V trigger inputs can be fed by the IntelliControl s Audio 12V control voltage output and a 12V control voltage created by the whole house music system Typically the control voltage for the second zone is created by plugging a 100mA or larger 12V DC wall adapter into the switched outlet of the second zone preamp receiver Note The IntelliControl s Control Output is diode isolated internally 38 Integrating the Niles RVL 6 and MRZ 6 Multi Room Controllers The RVL 6 and MRZ 6 both feature an IR Data Output which can be connected to the IntelliControl s Second Zone
34. duct you are using has A B codes call Niles Technical Support at 1 800 289 4434 for assistance Testing Components for Automation Conflicts All components must be tested to ensure that their operation does not conflict with the goal of automating the system Try to detect IR codes that have two functions Sometimes this could help you automate the system i e a direct IR command for a particular input also turns the unit on This feature is common with some Marantz and Sony receivers In some instances however they defeat automation i e ADA manufactures a preamp in which the Mute command mutes the preamp but does not unmute it A second touch of the Mute key turns the preamp off Testing Components for Sync Method Each component must be Sync Tested to determine if it will correctly signal the IntelliControl that it is on or off using the sync method specified You cannot assume that a sync method will work properly The following notes will alert you to common sync problems encountered in the field Important Every component which uses an IR command to turn on or off needs to be synced to the IntelliControl and sync tested for reliability It is a common mistake to omit sync for a component which uses two separate IR commands one command to turn On and a different command to turn Off Without sync the IntelliControl will not know that an Off command is necessary when the System Of
35. e necessary components are turned on every time After the system components have been turned on the IntelliControl automatically completes the system configuration enabling you to watch and listen to the selected source Now a complex mix of different brands of audio video components can be operated with the same ease and simplicity of a traditional television set Automatically Unmute the System Many surround sound preamps or receivers can unpleasantly surprise you with their mute functions For example if you mute the system to answer a phone call and then press a Master Key or the Volume Up Key the volume will be too low If you first raise the volume then remember that you muted it a press of the Mute button will issue a deafening blast The IntelliControl is capable of managing the mute command The system will mute when you press the Mute key However it will now unmute automatically whenever you press a Master Key Volume Up or the Mute key Manage and Automate Unfriendly Components Many high performance audio video components have remote control functions that are impossible to automate with conventional automation equipment The components are really just designed for the user who demands manual control at all times The IntelliControl has unique software managers which enable complete automation of components that are difficult to automate For the first time components cho
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37. ensing device to reduce the sync delay to a few seconds after the projector is turned off If this is not possible change to a different sync method such as the LS 1 Light Sensor Testing the Switched AC Outlet Make sure that the switched outlet actually switches On and Off with the component s power command Two 1995 model Harman Kardon receivers the base model Pro Logic and the base model stereo receiver and the 1995 base model Denon stereo receivers advertise Switched AC outlets However these switched outlets do not turn on and off with IR commands they only switch with the front panel Power button For products with this type of pseudo switched outlet a Niles LS 1 Light Sensor or the APC 2 Current Sensor must be used to provide reliable sync Testing the Video Output of a Source Make sure that the video signal turns off when the component is turned off with an IR command Some video components output a video signal even when off This can be difficult to detect with a television since some televisions generate a blue screen when there is no input which is why use of the TV s Tuner output is recommended To reliably test for video sync you will need an IntelliControl Main System Unit the IntelliFile Il Programming Software and PC Interface the RF IR Test LED and the Transfer Cable Follow these steps to test for video sensing 1 Hook the video component to the video sync port that
38. ep ina sequence Once again it is not possible to activate the 12V Output without activating the Relay and vise versa However you may program any two Function Keys on any Master Key page to manually trigger the Assignable 12V and Relay On or Off by creating a sequence consisting of just one step if desired which would be either the Relay On or Relay Off command The Assignable relay can be configured as a momentary contact by issuing the Relay On command as the first step then the Relay Off command as the second step in the sequence See page 13 of the IntelliFile II Reference manual for more information 3I Utilities ID Code The IntelliControl Tabletop Remote features four DIP switches located behind the batteries inside the battery compartment Select the Utilities Tab in the IntelliFile Il software and make sure that the Unit ID on the Tabletop Remote matches the Unit ID configuration in the software It really doesn t matter which way the DIP switches are set as long as they are set the same Up to 16 IntelliControls maybe used within a 100ft radius if each unit is set to a different Unit ID Code 34 Volume Reset The Volume Reset feature enables you to configure the system to automatically lower the volume to minimum and raise it to any desired level when the System Off key is pressed Note This feature will only work if the Preamp s Volume Up and Vo
39. es not offer an IR Routing device at this time Integrating a Second Zone The Second Zone IR input on the IntelliControl Main System Unit may be connected to the IR Data Output of any Niles IR Sensor Main System Unit or Multi room Controller This will enable both the Home Theater and the whole house music system to share source components Note The IntelliControl MSU should remain the primary repeater system for the shared sources Ideally the whole house music system should be controlled by a separate preamp receiver rather than the second zone of a Dual zone preamp receiver This eliminates some of the limitations and frustrations these systems create i e sync problems having to share a tuner etc This creates what is commonly referred to as a True Dual Zone system consisting of two completely independent listening zones the Home Theater zone and the Whole House zone Note Connecting the Data Out connection from your whole house repeater system to the MSU s Second Zone IR input will enable you have control of your shared sources as well as the ability to use same brand receivers for the Home Theater and Whole House zones Information fed into the MSU from the whole house repeater system will only be output through flashers 1 through 8 on the IntelliControl MSU IR fed in via the MSU s Second 37 Zone IR input will not be passed to the flasher outputs de
40. f Key is pressed and the component will not be shut off Additionally an unnecessary delay of 2 seconds will occur every time that component is selected with its labeled Master Key even when the system is already on 17 Sync Off Delay It is common for many video components such as VCR s and DSS receivers to continue to output video for a few seconds or longer after they have been turned off This creates a false sync signal and may interfere with reliable operation It is important to note duration of the component s Sync Off Delay and discuss this with the installer and the end user If a Master Key is pressed immediately after the System Off key is pressed the false sync signal may prevent the IntelliControl from turning on that component To maintain sync during operation and troubleshooting it is important that both the installer and the end user know how long they must wait before the system can be turned back on after a System Off command has been issued This problem can be eliminated by including a delay of whatever duration necessary in the Ending Sequence of the System Off key This problem can reach epic proportions when using an APC 2 to current sense an LCD projector Most LCD projectors require the internal fan to stay on for as long as ten minutes after the projector is turned off This may trigger the current sensing device to send a false sync signal for ten minutes Attempt to adjust the current s
41. f the On Off status of the TV is different from the instructions the IntelliControl will issue the necessary Power command to the TV Event Three Preamp Power When the IntelliControl reaches Event Three Preamp Power the IntelliControl checks the automation programming for this particular Master Key Should the Preamp turn On when this Master Key is pressed Should the Preamp turn Off when this Master Key is pressed Once the IntelliControl has checked it s instructions it then refers to the Sync Snapshot If the actual status of the Preamp is different from the instructions the IntelliControl will issue the necessary Power command to the preamp Event Four Component Power Not Applicable to Master Keys Nine and Ten When the IntelliControl reaches Event Four Component Power the IntelliControl will first check the programming of this particular Master Key Should the chosen component turn On when this Master Key is pressed Once the IntelliControl has checked it s instructions it then refers to the Sync Snapshot If the On Off status of the component is different than that of the instructions the IntelliControl will issue the necessary Power to turn on the component Event Five TV Input The IntelliFile Il software features three methods to change the TV s inputs See details starting on page 32 of this manual Event Six Preamp Input The Intelli
42. g cables for hardwired connections to compatible components 12V DC Control Voltage Outputs These connections can be used to trigger screens Niles switchers and other devices Your system design may require 10 Accessory Cables FG00724 The IntelliControl features an Audio 12V output active whenever a source that utilizes the preamp is selected a Video 12V output active whenever a source that utilizes the TV is selected and an Assignable 12V output activated as part of a sequence with the Assignable Relay On command Dry Contact Closures Relays These connections can be used to trigger lights curtains screens lifts and other devices Your system design may require multi conductor cable The IntelliControl features a Video Relay active whenever a source that utilizes the TV is selected and an Assignable Relay activated as part of a sequence with the Assignable Relay On commana IR Data Input Connectors Home Theater IR and Second Zone IR These connections enable IR data to be fed into the MSU from Niles IR sensors keypads IR Main System Units or Multi room Controllers around the house IR data received at the Home Theater IR port is passed through all flashers IR data received at the Second Zone IR port is passed through flashers 1 8 only Antenna Socket This F connector accommodates a 1 to 200 length of high quality quad shielded
43. information it gathers during the Sync Snapshot and compares it to the automation information you have programmed for that Master Key The IntelliContro will then intelligently reconfigure the system to enable the user to enjoy the selected source This automation programming can be viewed via the Master Key Navigator feature by clicking on the View button next to each Master Key name on the Master Keys Tab in IntelliFile Il The Navigator contains the entire set of programming instructions that must be executed in order for the user to enjoy the selected source Havigahar Selected key DVD E i ri i aE 5 E Figure 10 The Master Key Navigator Event One Initial Sequence The Initial Sequence is issued without regard to sync and is generally used to issue commands to peripheral devices in the system i e screens lifts drapes masking devices lighting controllers etc Note Power Input and Mode commands should not be placed in the Initial Sequence as these commands will be issued without regard to sync 26 Event Two TV Power In Event Two TV Power the IntelliControl checks the automation programming of this particular Master Key Should the TV turn On when this Master Key is pressed Should the TV turn Off when this Master Key is pressed Once the IntelliControl has checked it s instructions it refers to the Snapshot I
44. ing Trick is only necessary if the component being shared utilizes a single Toggle power command to turn the unit On and Off If the component you are using features Separate On and Off commands simply program each Master Key as you normally would The IntelliControl Tabletop Remote features ten Master Keys which are numbered 1 through 5 in the left column and 6 through 10 in the right column For the Master Key with the lowest number out of the IntelliControl s ten possibilities program the component s Power command in the standard way Meaning that on the Components tab in IntelliFile Il when the you are asked whether the component uses a single Toggle command or Separate On Off power commands answer Toggle one single power commana 29 For all of the other Master Keys with higher numbers out of the IntelliControl s ten possibilities which will automatically turn on the shared source component choose Separate On Off Even though the component only features a single Toggle power command this technique will enable us to trick the IntelliControl into proper operation by programming the components Toggle power IR command into the On location and a bogus IR command such as play or any command belonging to a component not being used in this system in the Off location Note Once again this programming trick is unnecessary
45. istence of Anchor commands Basically it is an IR command or sequence of IR commands that has some other normal purpose but the manufacturer has designed the device to go to a specific input or execute a specific function when this command is given regardless of what input the component is currently in These functions are typically reserved for use by factory service technicians or engineers The most common television input Anchor commands are Channel Up Channel Down 0 0 ENT 9 2 ENT 9 1 ENT but there are several others When you test a new television model use your imagination when trying various code combinations since each manufacturer has their own ideas as to what is effective Testing the Anchor Command Once you have found the anchor code s they must be tested Make sure that no matter what input the component is in issuing the anchor code will select the specific anchored 31 input every time If the anchor is not 100 reliable you will have to resort to using the Input Manager method Input Manager For Components with only a Single Input Toggle Command This is the least desirable type of preamp television monitor or projector to automate Using the Input Manager method the system will be able to keep track of what input the component is in at all times even through repeated power failures and system power ups Whenever the end user selects a new
46. lume Down commands are taught to the Volume Up and Volume Down keys on the Default page In the IntelliFile Il software program the appropriate commands to the Default page as described in Step 3 Program Function Key IR Commands and Sequences Then press the Edit key on the Utilities page and adjust the appropriate slider to set the duration of the Volume Down and Volume Up commands in order to reconfigure the system to turn on to a comfortable level IR Routing Dual TV Enabling the IR Routing feature allows you to program up to eight components with identical IR codes Note A complete description of the IR Routing feature is detailed in the IntelliFile Il help file When IR routing is enabled the system will operate as follows 1 Component Power commands as well as Function Key commands taught to the selected Master Key page are issued from that Master Key s flasher port only 2 When enabled IR Routing routes IR codes issued from Master Key flasher ports 1 through 8 only 3 Commands taught to the Function Keys on Master Key pages 9 and 10 as well as all commands on Library pages 1 and 2 come out of all flasher ports even with IR Routing enabled 4 TV Power Preamp Power TV Input Select Preamp Select and Preamp Surround Mode Select commands as well as all Function Key commands taught to the Default page come out of the TV
47. ly turn on and the act of pressing the power button on each of your remotes or pressing the macro button on your touchscreen would turn on the rest of your system but would turn off the VCR The IntelliControl Solution Syncronization Sync The IntelliControl s Main System Unit is connected to all of the home theater components Its unique video and 12V sensing circuits enable it to actually know whether each component is on or off When the user presses any Master Key the IntelliControl s microprocessor checks the power status of each component and synchronizes the system to the end user s desires by issuing only the necessary power commands No matter what their previous on or off states the IntelliControl will know exactly which components need to be powered up Power synchronization is not just used when the system is first turned on It is also used when a new Master Key is selected The IntelliControl checks to see if anything needs to be turned on or off and issues the necessary power commands Pak nar mama The 10 000 Ohmimpedance othe NkiKontol s Udeo tenung Dui tane port asuret hate wen mih te use ofa Yor splttr connecton he dgqnaleenib he Heddon tr deming I absolubhrumthckd P aa s as H Seeeeeeeeeeseeeeed 5 Ss s s H H H SESSeCeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees leu enc qenerskd H s Seeceeeeees LALLI LL bymal adaperein H H H annuun snnnnnnnnn Cudkhed Culi H Seeeeesseses sueeee
48. ne if the jack or the flasher driver circuitry is working properly The Test LED should light red when commands are issued from the remote and output via that port The Test LED may also be plugged into the jack on the bottom lip of the Tabletop Remote to determine if the tactile buttons are making contact Note Testing the Tabletop Remote with the Test LED DOES NOT determine if the Remote is transmitting RF only that the buttons are making electrical contact Also Note DO NOT PLUG THE TEST LED INTO THE AUDIO VIDEO OR ASSIGNABLE 12V CONTROL VOLTAGE OUTPUTS YOU WILL DESTROY THE TEST LED Figure 13 Adjusting Flasher Levels 45 The IntelliControl Tabletop Remote RF Carrier Frequency 418 MHz RF Range Up to 100 feet Backlighting Battery Life 60 hours continuously lit RF Command Battery Life 100 000 commands Batteries 3 D size batteries not included Overall Dimensions 7 wide x 5 high x 4 deep Weight 10 oz without batteries 1 lb 9 oz with three D batteries The IntelliControl Main System Unit IR Bandwidth 20kKHz to 150kHz and 455kHz IR Code Memory 284 475 depending on brand or model over 1200 with memory upgrade Sequence Capability 312 twenty six step sequences Sequence Delays 5 to 99 seconds Contact amp Control Assignable N O N C amp 12V momentary or latching Video Scene N O N C amp 12V latching only Audio Scene 12V latching only Mounting Wall mount
49. ng 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
50. ogrammed via the IntelliFile II PC Interface and Programming Software Pressing a Master Key will prompt the MSU to check the On Off status of all of the components in the system and issue the necessary IR commands to configure the system so the user may enjoy the selected source e System Off Key When pressed the Tabletop Remote will instruct the MSU to check the On Off status of all the components in the system and issue the necessary IR commands to power down the system e Backlight Key Pressing the Backlight Key located on the upper left corner of the Tabletop Remote will illuminate all the keys to enable complete control of the system in dark rooms e Function Keys The thirty two Function Keys include the numeric menu transport mute volume and channel keys Once a Master Key is selected the Function Keys correspond to the functions of that selected source However the volume and mute keys are usually programmed to control the preamp only Figure 2 Main System Unit Top View Figure 3 Main System Unit Front View The Main System Unit MSU The Main System Unit is the brain of the IntelliControl system Once a RF command is issued from the Tabletop Remote the MSU processes the command and controls all functions of the system All programming is stored inside the MSU The Main System Unit features the following e Power Connector Located on the upper left side of the MSU the Power Connector
51. on method is reliable only if the TV you are using has a Tuner output Using the TV s Monitor or Video output is not reliable MASTER KEYS ONE through SEVEN These Master Keys are assigned both 12V and Video sync connections LABEL EIGHT This Master Key is assigned a 12V sync connection only LABEL NINE and TEN These Master Keys do not feature any sync connections at all However these keys may be used as Master Keys if their components have latching power or separate On and Off commands 12V Sync connection only A 12V synced component a built in component one with latching power or a feature may be assigned to the eighth Master Key Both 12 Volt Sync and Video Sync connections Any component or feature may be assigned to Master Keys 1 through 7 No Sync Connections Only a built in component one with latching power or a feature may be assigned to the ninth and tenth Master Keys Figure 8 Master Key Sync Features Conventional Labeling Rule Video on the Left Everything Else on the Right Since most video components require sync it is conventional to use the left hand column for video sources and utilize the right hand column for the rest of the system Typically audio sources sources with built in or latching power components which are always on i e lighting controllers and manually controlled features are usually configured to maste
52. or Rack mount Wall mount Dimensions 17 wide x 3 1 2 high x 2 deep Rack mount Dimensions 19 wide x 5 1 4 high x 3 deep with optional rack mount accessory Weight 4 lbs 8 oz 2000 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Because Niles continuously strives to improve its products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Blending High Fidelity and Architecture IntelliControl IntelliPad IntelliFile Il and MicroFlasher are trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation 7 2000 46
53. or to have a Component Power command programmed on the tuner s page under Components when programming with IntelliFile Il Essentially the tuner is treated as a component with latching power Likewise most televisions have both a television tuner and a television monitor in one chassis You sync the television monitor to the TV s dedicated sync port and treat the television tuner as a source with latching power 2B Sync Methods and Options The following are the methods you will use to signal the IntelliControl that a component is on or off Video Sync Most video sources provide either a picture or a blue screen when the device is on Using a Y splitter this video output can be routed to both the video switching Preamp or TV 12 and to the MSU s composite video sync port which corresponds to that source s Master Key Note The labeling of the Master Keys on the Tabletop Remote must match the sync connections on the MSU For example if the VCR is Master Key 4 one side of the VCR s split video output must be connected to video sync port 4 The IntelliControl s video sync ports have an input impedance of 10 000 ohms This high impedance circuit assures that even with the use of a Y or splitter connection the signal sent to the television or Preamp is absolutely unaffected Typically a Y connector and an additional video cable are needed for video sync If the component has more than one video
54. pes projection screen masking devices etc After the Feature Key has been selected and the desired commands have been issued from the Feature Key page single IR commands or a Function Key Sequence may be issued from the Feature Key page you are able to reselect the original Master Key for the source you are watching to regain control over the functions of that source The system will not reconfigure itself to the original Master Key s default settings Note If a different Master Key other than the one selected before the Feature Key was pressed is chosen the Automation Bypass feature will not work as described and the system will reconfigure itself to its default settings for the newly selected Master Key By configuring a Master Key as a manually controlled Feature Key the Automation Bypass feature becomes a useful part of a system design whenever manual control of the system s features as well as automation is desired Automation Bypass for a Typical Application Normally when the CD Master Key is pressed the IntelliControl will set the system s Surround Sound Mode to Stereo However you may label one of your Master Keys as a Surround Sound Feature Key so the end user may select a source and then manually change the surround mode from its default setting This is accomplished by programming the Surround Sound Master Key to Leave the TV alone and
55. ptical digital output jack to detect the presence of light coming from that port when the unit is powered on The unit must not emit any light from this port when the unit is in standby 3 Niles OTI 512 Voltage Sensor The Niles OTI 512 Voltage Sensor senses any control voltage between 3 and 30 volts AC or DC and outputs a 12V DC 500mA control voltage The 12V DC output is connected to the IntelliControl s sync input dedicated to that component An accessory cable the Niles FOS 512 will connect a Fosgate Lexicon Citation or Synthesis preamp to the OTI 512 4 Niles APC 2 Current Sensing Switcher The Niles APC 2 Current Sensing Switcher senses any change in power consumption that is greater than 30 watts When it senses that the power consumption has increased by the component turning on it outputs a 12V DC 300 mA control voltage In an IntelliControl system the component s AC power plug is plugged into the unswitched Sensing socket on the APC 2 The 12V DC output is connected to the IntelliControl s sync input dedicated to that component The APG 2 has several other features For more info please look up the APC 2 on our website www nilesaudio com 5 Niles IPC 6 Current Sensing AC Power Controller The Niles IPC 6 Current Sensing Switch senses any change in a component s power consumption that is greater than 3 watts When it senses that the power consumption has increased it outputs a 12V DC 300mA control voltage
56. r scene setting Keys your system is completely turned on configured and set up to watch and control the selected source The only other systems capable of this unique combination of custom labeling and full automation of a mixture of multi brand components are very expensive touchscreen automation systems In addition to the expense touchscreens are menu driven and always require more than one step to operate The IntelliControl offers genuine one touch operation at an affordable price A Complete System The system consists of an ergonomically designed RF radio frequency Tabletop Remote Control and an intelligent Main System Unit MSU Powerful combinations of hardware and software functions within the Main System Unit manage and control every aspect of the home theater One Touch Intelligent Macros To Turn The Entire Home Theater On or Off Normal home theater system operation requires you to turn on multiple components It is easy to make a mistake which can create a situation where you must be a detective and hunt down the fugitive component that is off when it really should be on The IntelliControl eliminates all of this troubleshooting A single touch of any of the ten installer labeled scene setting keys typically labeled for sources e g TV VCR CD will initiate an intelligent sequence of commands macro The IntelliControl will only issue a component s power command if it is off All of th
57. r s volume to a comfortable level When the System Off key is pressed the IntelliControl can be programmed to issue the Volume Down for as long as necessary to take the preamp receiver to minimum then raise it to a comfortable level regardless of how loud or soft the system had been playing Only then does the IntelliControl turn the system off The system always turns on at a moderate volume setting No more puzzling or surprising accidents Problem Five The Pitfalls of Mute It has been traditional for most surround sound receivers and preamps to offer the end user a separate Mute button This button has created thousands of service calls worldwide You press Mute once the system mutes you press it again and it unmutes However the user must remember that the system is muted If the user forgets then there is no sound Or worse a service call is created IntelliControl Solution Software Managers to Manage Mute The IntelliControl s Main System Unit can be programmed to automate the Mute command Now when one person presses Mute nobody has to remember anything The IntelliControl remembers When anyone touches any key the preamp will unmute Problem Six Infrared Remote Controls Are Line Of Sight Only In a conventional system using a macro remote various problems can occur if the remote control is not pointed correctly or not held steadily in one position until all of its commands are i
58. r Keys on the right side of the Tabletop Remote 15 Once Again Remember the Exception Since the IntelliControl will be programmed to turn on the TV Monitor whenever a video Master Key is pressed there are a special set of sync connectors dedicated to the TV and are unrelated to any of the other Master Keys Likewise the Preamp Receiver has its own Preamp sync and flasher connections unrelated to any of the other Master Keys If the television s built in tuner is a source for the system or if the receiver s built in AM FM tuner is a source Master Keys do need to be assigned However even though the TV and the Preamp need sync the Master Keys for their internal tuners do not need sync because they represent the components which are built into the TV and the Preamp The IntelliControl will automatically check the sync of the Preamp when the AM FM Master Key is pressed so it is not necessary to check the sync for the receiver s tuner as well Because of this you may assign the labels TV and AM FM to any of the ten Master Keys including Master Keys 9 and 10 since sync for those sources is not necessary 2C Component Compatibility Infrared Compatibility All audio video components in the system must be remote controlled by infrared IR The system was designed to be compatible with virtually any brand of equipment that transmits IR commands on carrier frequencies between 26kHz and 110KHz as well as 455kHz i e
59. r accidentally leave the system in the wrong input or the wrong surround sound mode Problem Three Decorating Electronically Putting All The Components In Plain Sight If the equipment is placed out of sight behind cabinet doors and an infrared repeater system is installed the user cannot see which component is on which input is selected etc Either way the user is cursed with either a stack of components with cryptically flickering LEDs in plain sight or a cabinet full of components that can only be operated if the doors are open The IntelliControl Solution Automation Allows Behind Closed Door Operation Because the IntelliControl automates all of the system s functions the user doesn t need to check the power status or the currently selected input of each component The IntelliControl is constantly checking the power status and the software Managers are correctly configuring the system for any source As a result the components can be placed behind closed doors Problem Four When The System Turns On The Volume Is Too Low or Too High Surround sound preamps receivers typically stay at the last volume selected when they are turned off As a result turning on a system can sometimes be puzzling because there is no sound while at other times turning on a system can be ear shattering IntelliControl Solution The Volume Resets Automatically At Turn Off The IntelliControl can be programmed to automatically reset the receive
60. ry the label protector off the key To operate multiple IntelliControls within one house you must change the Unit ID setting The Tabletop Remote transmits a Unit ID with each RF command There are 16 possible Unit ID settings which are configured via DIP switches inside the battery compartment of the Tabletop Remote This enables up to 16 systems to simultaneously operate within a 100ft radius on the same transmitting frequency Note The DIP switch settings inside the Tabletop Remote must match the Unit ID settings as configured on the Utilities tab in the IntelliFile II software Insert 3 D size alkaline batteries not included into the remote control Be sure to maintain polarity 4 Construct an Antenna a Cc The antenna must be constructed of QUAD SHIELD RG 6 cable The quad shield prevents RF interference generated by the home theater components from being picked up by the IntelliControl s antenna Use a long enough piece of cable so that the antenna end of the cable is at least ten feet from any RF generating component DSS receiver D to A converter personal computer etc Note It is always a good Idea to locate the exposed tip of the antenna as far away from the components and as close to the user as practical to assure reliable RF reception To create the actual antenna simply strip 6 3 4 of shield from the coax leaving the plastic insulator in place If the plastic in
61. s for consuming excessive memory if not taught properly These problem codes include RCA Proscan Pioneer and Panasonic Use brief but deliberate button pushes when teaching these manufacturer s codes and test each code after teaching to confirm proper operation Only hold the key down long enough for the code to be learned properly Continuous codes i e Volume and Channel will require slightly longer taps to work as continuous codes 36 Chapter A Integrating the IntelliControl with IR Repeater Systems 4A Using Your Original Remote Controls via an IR Repeater System If the components are not in the direct line of sight of the user the original component remote controls will be inconvenient to operate The IntelliControl MSU has a Home Theater IR input connector to enable the connection of a Niles IR Sensor for manual IR control Note The IntelliControl has two hard wired IR inputs The Home Theater IR port passes IR to all flasher outputs even with the IR Routing feature enabled The MSU s Second Zone IR input will pass IR through flasher ports 1 through 8 only but will do so regardless or IR Routing If you have multiple same brand TV s CD changers or satellite receivers using the same IR codes these devices will all receive commands from the IR sensor at the same time Independent control will not be possible via remote unless you are using an IR Routing device Unfortunately Niles do
62. s the basic principle Since the IntelliFile II and the IntelliControl MSU can only store one version of each code in memory only the A or the B version can be learned and stored in memory which creates a problem 16 The following procedure will help you determine if the component you are using is has A B codes 1 Standing in front of the component issue the Power command to turn it on This will theoretically issue the A version of the Power command 2 Next completely cover the front of the remote with your hand so that the next command you issue will be blocked 3 With your hand covering the front of the remote issue the Power command again This command will theoretically be the B version and should not be allowed to reach the component The component should remain On 4 Remove your hand and issue the Power command again This will once again issue the A version of the code to the component If the component does not turn Off because it has received two A version codes in a row the codes may be A B 5 Issuing the Power command yet again should turn the unit Off This would allow the component to receive its B version Power command and enable it to work properly Repeat this procedure with a couple of different commands to be sure Only allow the product to receive every other command f you are convinced the pro
63. s to both manual programming and programming using IntelliFile II for IntelliPad Purpose of the Master Key Pages The ten Master Keys decide which page of IR command memory will be accessed When a Master Key is pressed the Function Keys on the right side of the remote now access that page of IR command memory For example when the VCR Master Key is pressed the Play key will play the VCR and when the DVD Master Key is pressed the Play key will play the DVD There are ten labeled Master Keys each selecting a page of memory with up to 32 individual IR commands on each page This gives you a total possible 320 addresses for IR commands for manual operation of the components in the system Purpose of the Default Page If you choose not to program a Function Key IR command or a Function Key Sequence to any specific key on any of the ten Master Key pages the IntelliControl will automatically 23 look to that memory address location on the Default page of memory to see if a Function Key IR command or a Function Key Sequence is stored there If there is information programmed to that particular address on the Default page the IntelliControl will issue whatever code or sequence of codes is stored there Therefore the Default page is the memory location for IR commands which are universal to all of the components in the Home Theater system An example of this would be
64. sen for optimum performance can be automated using the IntelliControl Trigger Screens Screen Masking Devices Projector Lifts Curtains and Drapes The IntelliControl provides dedicated 12 volt DC triggers for both the Video and the Audio Scenes The Video scene also triggers a latching normally open and a latching normally closed contact relay An assignable relay and 12v DC voltage can be triggered by any key as a step in a programmed sequence These relays and voltages enable devices which are not IR controlled to be automated by the IntelliControl system PC Programmable with IntelliFile II An IntelliControl system configuration can be programmed saved and edited using the Niles IntelliFile II PC Interface and Programming Software A PC running Windows 95 or 98 is required Unfortunately Niles does not offer a Mac compatible version at this time Proudly Made in USA The IntelliControl is designed and built in the USA and comes with a limited two year parts and labor warranty 1B IntelliControl Parts Guide Figure 1 The IntelliControl Tabletop Remote The Tabletop Remote The Tabletop Remote is a radio frequency RF transmitter which communicates with the Main System Unit MSU on a RF carrier frequency of 418MHz The Tabletop Remote features the following e Ten Master Keys The ten Master Keys on the left side of the remote may be custom labeled and will initiate the IntelliControl s automation functions when pr
65. ss is not erased and may be included in this sequence or any other sequence This means that if you want the VCR s Play command to be issued as one of the steps in a Function Key Sequence the VCR Play command must be included as one of the steps when the sequence is programmed When a Function Key is pressed the IntelliControl first checks to see if a Function Key Sequence has been programmed to be triggered by the selected Function Key If a sequence has been programmed it will be initiated If a sequence has not been programmed to be initiated by the selected Function Key the single Function Key IR code stored to that Page and Key address will be issued 22 Therefore you could first program the Play key on the VCR page with the VCR s Play Function Key IR command which plays the VCR then you could program the same key to issue a sequence consisting of two steps the VCR s Play command followed by the LIGHTS Dim command Note Each actual step has two parts a and b The overall flow is as follows ta Identify the MASTER KEY PAGE on which the Trigger Key that will trigger our sequence is located n this example we will select the VCR Master Key 1b Identify the TRIGGER KEY on the currently selected page that will trigger our sequence n this example we will select the Play Function Key 2a Identify wha
66. ssued If the user s hand slips or someone walks by some of the commands may not be received Annoying problems which are exaggerated in larger rooms will occur IntelliControl Solution Radio Frequency Commands Between the Tabletop Remote Control and the System The IntelliControl issues a single RF automation command when a button is pushed Because radio signals operate at any angle and cannot be physically blocked the system s automation is extremely reliable All macros are issued by the MSU which feeds IR commands directly to the components The IntelliControl provides the end user with one touch operation every time Comparison of Home Theater Co Using The Using A Using A IntelliControl Component s Single Learning Home Theater Infrared Modified Product Supplied Universal Remote Capable Automation Touchscreen Features Remotes Remote Of Macros Using An Using A Boardroom System Remote System SOMETIMES Since there is no sync the macro will not always work Automation Of SOMETIMES Input and Mode Cannot manage i Mode Selection neo r SOMETIMES Some offer custom labeling of sources Easy Operation Of Hidden Components Automatically Resets the Volume Cost of System Included Touchscreens require an extra touch to tum on Figure 8 System Comparison 10 Power Syncronization and Component Compatibility 2A Power Syncronization Infrare
67. sulator is accidentally removed be sure to wrap the exposed center conductor with electrical tape to protect against electrostatic shock Attach an F connector to the other end and connect to the MSU 5 Testing and Troubleshooting RF Transmission and Reception a Activate the Tabletop Remote by pressing a Master Key Note One of the Master Keys must be selected and lit before a radio transmission will occur when a Function Key is pressed Observe the RF test LED while tapping Channel Up or any Function Key approximately once per second while moving the remote throughout the room Try the antenna in various concealed locations testing for the best range and accuracy by watching the RF Test LED as you operate the remote You may need to try reposition the antenna to get good results in every location A Flash of the Green LED Indicates that the radio transmission has been received and understood Move the remote to a new location within the room and retest until the remote operates properly in any potential end use location A Flash of the Red LED Indicates that interference was received or the button was tapped too rapidly Press the Channel Up key no faster than once per second when testing If the red LED lights frequently or intermittently move the antenna to another position and retest If no position results in reliable flashes of the green LED attempt 42 to attenuate the antenna s signal by placi
68. t PAGE the FIRST command in our sequence is stored on In this example the Page where the first command is stored will be the VCR Page This will be the same page as Step 1a but ONLY if the first command in the sequence will be the same as the sequence trigger 2b Identify what KEY on the currently selected page the FIRST command in our sequence is stored on In this example the Play button is where the first command in our sequence is stored This will be the same key as Step 1b but ONLY if the first command in the sequence will be the same as the sequence trigger 3a Identify what PAGE the SECOND command in our sequence is stored on In this example the Page where the second command is stored will be the LIGHTS Page 3b Identify what KEY the SECOND command in our sequence is stored on In this example the 1 digit is where our second command is stored In this example the actual code will be a Lutron Grafik Eye scene command that has been stored on the Lights Master Key page to the 1 digit Function Key location If your sequence consists of more than two steps simply repeat steps 3a and 3b The concept of sequence programming is very straight forward as long as you always think of each step as having two parts the Page and the Key Note This is the exact same concept used with the Niles IntelliPad Programmable Keypad and applie
69. t the same time If this type of operation is desired one of your Master Keys should be dedicated to the secondary television and it should be treated as another source component IR Routing must be enabled if the two TVs are the same brand Also Note In the IntelliFile II s Audio Scene Setting feature if an audio only source is programmed to turn the TV off when this Master Key is selected whichever TV is currently on will be turned off The next time any video Master Key is selected the Default TV will turn on Mute Manager The Mute Manager feature enables you to automate the preamp s Mute command so that it automatically unmutes the system when any Master Key or Function Key is pressed Note The Preamp s Mute command must be programmed to the Mute Function Key on the Default page of memory Memory Usage The IntelliFile Is Memory Usage display tells you what percentage of memory is currently in use If memory usage exceeds 98 in the Master Key or Function Key display windows you have exceeded the memory capacity of the IntelliControl MSU Note If the MSU s memory capacity has been exceeded any codes you try to drag and drop into your system configuration will appear in red If you are doing a very large and complex system a memory upgrade chip may be required to expand the IntelliControf s memory capacity Also Note Some manufacturer s IR codes are notoriou
70. than one device from any one control output 33 Those devices which draw more current than the IntelliControl can supply should be triggered by a wall adapter or power supply of adequate capacity routed through the contact closures Note The contact closures are rated to a maximum of 30 volts AC or DC with a maximum current of 1 amp Also Note Never connect 120V AC to the contact closures Use a Niles AC 6 triggered by a 12V DC control voltage for AC Power Switching The Niles AC 6 consumes 100mA of current when triggered Audio 12V Output The Audio 12V Output is automatically activated whenever the Preamp is On This is configured in the IntelliFile II software on the Components tab for each Master Key by selecting Turn Preamp On in the Audio Scene Setting Video 12V Output and Relay The Video 12V Output and Relay are automatically activated whenever the TV is On This is configured in the IntelliFile II software on the Components tab for each Master Key by selecting Turn TV On in the Audio Scene Setting It is not possible to activate the 12V Output without activating the Relay and vise versa Assignable 12V Output and Relay The Assignable 12V Output and Relay are controlled with two dedicated commands Relay On and Relay Off which are found in the IntelliFile Il programming software The functions of the Assignable Relay can only be activated or deactivated as a st
71. the Preamp receiver s Volume Up and Down and Mute commands You simply do not program any IR commands to the Volume Up Down and Mute Keys on the ten source pages and let the IntelliControl issue the commands stored to those locations on the Default page If the user constantly adjusts picture or surround sound you could choose to assign the Menu group of keys as a universal feature so that no matter what Master Key is currently selected the Menu keys will access the customer s desired functions Purpose of the Library Pages There are two additional pages of memory addresses called Library 1 and Library 2 The Library pages are only used to store codes which will be included in sequences Codes taught to the Library pages are not directly accessible by the end user unless they are included in a sequence of course 3B Function Key Memory Limitations The IntelliControl has thirteen pages in total with 32 Function Keys giving you 416 total possible Function Key addresses including the Default and Library pages Of those 416 addresses only 320 addresses are accessible for manual operation by the end user The IntelliControl ships with a 1 Megabit chip for IR code storage for the Function Keys and has an empty socket for a second 1 Megabit chip You can order an additional memory chip for especially large and complex systems FGO0735 Depending on the brands
72. ware managers that automate Input and Mode selection No matter what type of IR command is required to change the inputs or the modes The IntelliControl automatically selects the correct configuration for the source selected Additionally for the first time you can design sophisticated configurations that improve system performance without worrying about the difficulty the end user might have remembering everything i e you could run S Video direct to the TV s S Video input for the DSS while composite video is run from the other sources to the TV s video input This automation does not get in the way of hobbyists who like to play with the surround sound modes The IntelliControl will automatically select the normal surround sound mode for each input when the user presses a Master Key However if the hobbyist decides to experiment with different modes he she can press one of the ten custom labeled Master Keys labeled Surround for example change and adjust the surround sound and when they return to the last source selected the surround sound mode will not automatically change back to the normal mode this is an example of the IntelliControl s Automation Bypass feature Only when the user selects a new source will the IntelliControl take over again and automatically select the default surround sound mode for the new source Now the hobbyist can peacefully coexist with the rest of the family because he she will neve
73. would continue with normal operation and configure the system to the default surround mode for that newly selected Master Key How to Program Component Power for Multiple Master Keys which Share a Common Source It is possible to use more than one Master Key to automatically turn on and control the same source One example might be multiple Master Keys labeled HBO Showtime Disney ESPN etc that are all turning on and controlling the same DSS receiver However the ending sequence for each of the Master Keys is programmed to select a different channel Another example would be a system with a Pioneer combination DVD Laser and CD player You would label three Master Keys for the three functions in the machine so that you can program the Surround Sound Mode to be Dolby Digital when the DVD key is pressed Dolby ProLogic when the Laser Disc key is pressed and Stereo when the CD key is pressed There is an Installation Trick and a Programming Trick which need to be performed in order for the component to turn on and off as the end user would expect Installation Trick You must split the shared source component s sync output to each of the appropriate sync connections for each Master Key that will be used to automate and control the shared component This will enable the MSU to accurately monitor the sync status of the shared source from any of the Master Keys Programming Trick Note this Programm
74. y executing the turn on sequence for the DVD and the end user pressed the Master Key for the VCR the Test LED would light red to indicate that the system was busy Additionally the command would be ignored by the system but the remote s backlighting would indicate that the system was playing the VCR however the system is actually playing the DVD Any key press will correct the problem The end user does not have to press the VCR Master Key again Thus the IntelliControl issues 331 different RF commands You must teach the VCR s Play key on your IR learning device the Play command which corresponds to the Master Key page dedicated to the VCR in the IntelliControl system Remember to do the same with Volume Up and Volume Down 40 Chapter Installing the IntelliControl Home Theater Automation System Step by Step Installation of a New System 1 Connect Power Up and Test The Home Theater Make sure that all components work with their factory supplied IR remotes and that all planned input output connections are correct It is suggested that you replace the batteries if any remote shows reduced range or intermittent operation Additionally best results will be achieved if you are using fresh high quality alkaline batteries when teaching codes to the IntelliFile Il 2 Check MSU Location for Freedom from Interference Unpack the Main System Unit and place it in a convenient location You may set the
75. you are using the built in memory will enable you to learn between 284 and 475 IR codes Note Typically since many address locations go unused less than 200 IR codes are taught to Function Key addresses and the additional chip is not needed The configuration memory used for the Master Keys is completely separate and cannot be exhausted The following is a list of the estimated maximum number of IR codes that can be stored in one memory chip if all of the codes are from one of the following brands Denon 378 Harman Kardon 475 Lexicon 378 Marantz 475 Mitsubishi 284 NEC 378 More than 50 of all Audio Video remote controls use NEC codes Onkyo 369 Pioneer 378 24 Sony 369 Yamaha 378 The addition of the second chip gives far more capacity than needed it essentially gives the memory the capacity to store more than 1200 IR codes when there are only addresses to store 416 The IntelliFile Il software will indicate that you are out of memory when the text describing the codes you are dragging and dropping into your configuration turns red For more information on what happens when you run out of memory see Memory Usage on page 28 of the IntelliFile II Reference Manual If you do manage to legitimately run out of memory see Memory Usage above You may continue to program with your software but do not attempt to transfer the program to the MSU until affer you have added the second chip If you do the codes will be scrambled and

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