Niles IM-iCARD 2 User manual

IM-iCARD2
QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
INTEGRATION MODULE
FOR iPod

The IM-iCARD 2 is an iPod interface module that installs into
the card cage of an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone
Receiver. It provides all the functionality typically associated
with operating an iPod: playing music, playlists, podcasts and
audiobooks. In addition, the IM-iCARD 2 provides both menu-
based and alphabetical search of iPod content by: playlist,
artist, album, song, podcast, genre, composer and audiobook.
The IM-iCARD 2 Module outputs metadata (artist, album, track,
etc.) on IntelliControl ICS user interfaces equipped with displays.
Multiple IM-iCARD 2 Modules can be used in a single chassis
to allow multiple iPod models to be played simultaneously in
different zones of the home.

Table of Contents
Product Overview-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Installation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Operating the IM-iCARD 2 Module------------------------------------------ 10
Troubleshooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Specifications---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
Contact Information------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
Warranty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
iPod Cable IN
Connects to iPod. Provides
input for iPod music and
metadata. Provides power and
control to a connected iPod
Cascade Audio OUT
Left and right line-level audio
outputs provide signal to
multiple-chassis IntelliControl
ICS systems and home
theater receivers
Thumbscrews
Secure IM-iCARD 2 to an
IntelliControl ICS Modular
MultiZone Receiver
Figure 1. IntelliControl ICS IM-iCARD 2 Module.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Plug-and-Play Integration
The IM-iCARD 2 Module will automatically identify itself to the
IntelliFile®3 Configuration Software during system configuration
and map all appropriate control functions to all user interfaces.
Single Cable Connection
The IM-iCARD 2 connects to an iPod* with the included cable. The
cable facilitates power/charging, control, audio and metadata.
Metadata
Artist, album, and song title information are displayed on
IntelliControl ICS user interfaces equipped with displays.
Menu Navigation
Album, artist, audiobook, composer, genre, playlist, podcast,
and song menus can be searched from any zone that has a user
interface equipped with a display.
Alphabetic Search
Content can be searched alphabetically for quick access to
media from any user interface equipped with a display.
Remote Transport Control
User interfaces control play/pause, next track, previous track
and shuffle on/off from any zone.
Convenient Thumb Screws
Secure module to chassis card cage without need for
additional tools.
*See Compatibility Chart. The latest version can be found at:
www.nilesaudio.com/techsupport

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INSTALLATION
WARNING: Before making any connections to the IM-iCARD
2 Module, always turn the power OFF on the IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone Receiver and be sure the AC line cord is
disconnected to avoid damage and electrical shock.
CAUTION: The IM-iCARD 2 Module is susceptible to static
discharge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth
ground prior to picking up the IM-iCARD 2. Handle the card by
its edges only.
1. Carefully slide the IM-iCARD 2 Module into the appropriate
card slot. (Refer to the GXR2 Installation Worksheet to as-
sure proper card slot number.)
2. Make sure the IM-iCARD 2 Module is aligned with the GXR2
card cage guides as you insert the module card.
3. Make sure the IM-iCARD 2 is fully engaged and sits flush
against the GXR2 chassis.
4. Insert strain relief bracket into thumbscrews and then tighten
thumbscrews (Do not over tighten).
Figure 2. Inserting the module card into the GXR2 card cage.
Guides

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Connecting the iPod
The included cable connects an iPod to the IM-iCARD 2 Module.
It provides bidirectional transmission of data, control and power
to the iPod.
1. Connect the end of the included cable labeled Do Not
Connect This End Into iPod to the connector port on the
IM-iCARD 2 (see Figure 3).
2. To secure the cable, make a service loop and then attach
the cable to the strain relief bracket using the included
wire ties.
3. Connect the other end of the cable labeled iPod to the
bottom of the iPod.
MENU
Figure 3. Connecting an iPod to the IM-Card 2 Module card.

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CASCADE AUDIO
OUT
iPod
iPod
MENU
Figure 4. The iPod is ready to be used a few seconds after connection. The Niles
logo shown will appear on certain iPod models only. NOTE: The Niles logo will not
appear when using an iPod Touch.
iPod
MENU
Figure 5. iPod connecting to module card.
INSTALLATION (CONT’D)

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iPod
MENU
Power
Supply
(Included with ES-2)
Optional iWARE®SmartDock®2
Dual-run of CAT-5
cables up to 100 m
Optional iWARE
Extender System (ES2)
ES2
Input Wall Plate
ES2
Output Wall Plate
iWARE®cable
included with the
SmartDock®2
iPod
(Not Included) Use iWARE cable
included with the ES2
CASCADE AUDIO
OUT
Figure 6. IM-iCARD 2 can only be used with SmartDock®2 and/or ES2.
INSTALLATION (CONT’D)

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INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Expanding the System
When using multiple chassis, connect the Left & Right Cascade
Audio OUT of the IM-iCARD 2 to the Left & Right Audio IN
on the IM-AUDIO Module in the same number card slot on the
Slave chassis. Up to four Slave chassis may be used in a system
(see Figure 8).
Stereo RCA
to RCA Cable
Master GXR2
IM-iCARD 2 Module IM-AUDIO Module
Slave GXR2
CASCADE AUDIO
OUT
L&R Cascade
Audio Out L&R
Audio In
Figure 7. Cascade Audio Connections

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Figure 8. Expanded System with Cascade Audio Connections.
CASCADE AUDIO
OUT
iPod
GXR2 Master Chassis
GXR2 Slave Chassis
Included Connector Cable
iPod
Cable IN
Stereo
RCA-RCA
Cable
Ex
p
ansion
IM-iCARD 2
Module
Cascade
Audio OUT
Communication
and Control Switch
CAT-5 Cable
COMMUNICATION
& CONTROL SWITCH
COMMUNICATION
& CONTROL SWITCH
iPod
MENU
INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Expanded Systems Diagram

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OPERATING THE IM-iCARD 2
MODULE
The Display, iRemote, Contact, and iRemote®TS are the
IntelliControl ICS user interfaces that operate the IM-iCARD 2
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Display
Screen
Soft Keys
Cursor
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Master Keys
CONTACT
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PAUSING A TRACK
OPERATING THE iREMOTE
AND DISPLAY
PLAYING THE iPod
To start the iPod playing, press
the iPod Master Key.
To pause a track that’s playing,
press the [Play/Pause]
Soft Key.
To resume playing a paused
track, press the [Play/Pause]
Soft Key again.

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SHUFFLE MODE
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
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CHANGING TRACKS
To advance to the next track,
press the NEXT Key.
To start a track over, press the
PREV Key once.
To play the previous track,
press the PREV Key twice.
The Shuffle mode plays iPod
songs from the selected list
(album, artist, playlist, etc…) in
a random order.
NOTE: Songs are not repeated
until iPod has played through
the entire list.

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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
USING THE iPod MENU TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION
SHUFFLE MODE (CONT’D)
To turn on the Shuffle mode,
press the [Shuffle] Soft Key.
The button changes to
Shuffle
,
to show the Shuffle mode is on.
To turn off the Shuffle mode,
press the [Shuffle] Soft Key
again.
The button changes back to
Shuffle
, to show the Shuffle
mode is off.
To bring up the iPod menu, press
the [Menu] Soft Key until the
iPod main menu appears.
NOTE: Hold the [Menu] Soft
Key for two seconds to go
directly to the iPod main menu.

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Playlists
Albums
Songs
Podcasts
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To make a selection, press the
Select Key.
The new selection begins
playing.
To cursor through selections
within a page, press the Cursor
or Keys.
The highlight moves to the next
line.
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USING THE iPod MENU TO PLAY A NEW SELECTION
(CONT’D)
To go to the next page of menu
items, press the [Page] or
[Page ]Soft Key.

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Albums
Songs
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EXIT MAIN MENU TO “NOW PLAYING” SCREEN
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
GO BACK TO A PREVIOUS MENU
Press and hold the [Back] Soft
Key to go to the iPod Main
Menu.
To exit from the Main Menu and
return to the “Now Playing”
screen, press the [Back] Soft
Key.
NOTE: Inactivity for more than
10 seconds will automatically
return you to the “Now Playing”
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Scroll to an iPod menu item
(i.e., Artist), by using Cursor
or Keys.
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY
A NEW SELECTION
To bring up the iPod menu,
press the [Menu] Soft Key until
the main iPod menu appears.
NOTE: Hold the [Menu] Soft
Key for two seconds to go
directly to the iPod main menu.
Then press the Select Key.

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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
Artists beginning with the letter
“C” appear on the display.
Navigate to the artist of choice
by using Cursor or
Keys.
USING ALPHABETIC SEARCH TO PLAY
A NEW SELECTION (CONT’D)
Use the Alphanumeric keys
to select the first letter of an
Artist’s name.
(i.e., press the 2ABC Key
three times to get to “C”, then
press the Enter
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Press the Select Key.