Niles iREMOTE TS User manual

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iREMOTE TS
®
2-WAY WIRELESS RF/IR SYSTEM
CONTROL REMOTE WITH
COLOR TOUCHSCREEN

The IntelliControl®ICS iRemoteTS is a wireless touch screen
user interface that brings multizone audio/video and home
theater automation together at last. Essentially two remotes in
one, the iRemoteTS integrates and controls the IntelliControl
ICS MultiZone audio/video system when the HOUSE button
is pressed, and a home theater system via IR or direct RF
communication using the Niles HT-MSU when the THEATER
button is pressed. When integrated with the IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone Receiver, the iRemoteTS features reliable
ZigBee®wireless 2-way technology and displays metadata
to navigate menu-based sources.

Table of Contents
Product Overview ------------------------------------------------ 2
Features and Benefits ------------------------------------------- 3
Getting Started---------------------------------------------------- 5
iRemoteTS House Mode:
System Design Considerations ------------------------------- 9
iRemoteTS House Mode:
Installation Procedure -----------------------------------------12
iRemoteTS Theater Mode:
System Design Considerations ------------------------------15
iRemoteTS Theater Mode:
Installation Procedure -----------------------------------------18
Operating the iRemoteTS -------------------------------------19
Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------21
Specifications -----------------------------------------------------23
FCC Compliance Regulations---------------------------------24
Contact Information --------------------------------------------25
Warranty -----------------------------------------------------------26

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Function
Keys Hard
buttons that
control home
theater and
MultiZone
sources
Mode Select,
Niles Logo,
and System
Off Buttons
The Mode Select buttons switch between home
theater or MultiZone system control. The Niles
Logo button selects the zone of the MultiZone
system plus system settings
Touch Screen
High-resolution touch
screen that displays
control screens for
the home theater or
MultiZone system
and sources
Figure 1. IntelliControl ICS iRemoteTS
12V DC
Power
Supply
Charging Contacts
Allow the battery to
be charged when the
iRemoteTS is placed in
the charging base
Charging Base Contacts
These pogo style contacts provide the
connection point when the iRemoteTS is
placed in the charging base
Power Supply Connection
The supplied charging power supply
connects to this barrel connector
Charging Indication LED – Lights
up when the iRemoteTS is placed in
the charging base and turns off when
the battery is fully charged
IR Flasher – Infrared codes are
issued when the iRemoteTS is
configured to control home theater
sources via IR by IntelliFile®3
Configuration Software
Charging
Base

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
House and Theater Operating Modes
The iRemoteTS has two operating modes: House and Theater.
When the House button is pressed, the iRemoteTS becomes a
“wireless” Contact System Control Touchscreen that controls any
zone of an IntelliControl ICS distributed audio/video system. The
LCD display shows the same screens and metadata as a Contact
System Control Touchscreen. When the Theater button is pressed,
the iRemoteTS changes identity and provides the user with up to
12 Master Keys and Control Screens to operate a complete home
theater system.
High-Resolution Color Touch Screen Display with
LED Backlighting
The LCD touch screen display provides complete metadata
from IntelliControl ICS sources, zone/system status, favorite-
station icons for theater sources, control functions, and system
setup menus.
Metadata, Preset Favorites and Menus
Metadata (channel frequency, favorite channel lists, menus and
guides) is displayed as provided by IntelliControl ICS integration
and tuner modules. IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver
system setup settings can be displayed for adjustments of tone
controls, clocks, timers and other system functions.
Predefined Control Screens
The iRemoteTS has control screens for all sources. The control
screens for the House and Theater sides are predefined by the
source. During IntelliFile 3 setup, the sources are identified and
the control screens are automatically configured and then loaded
into the iRemoteTS.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS (CONT’D)
Radio Frequency (RF) or Infrared (IR) Home
Theater Control
The iRemoteTS can operate a home theater via line-of-sight IR,
or via RF when integrated with the Niles HT-MSU Home Theater
Main System Unit. The iRemoteTS/ HT-MSU combination provides
complete automation and control of home theater components
using IR, RS-232, voltage triggers, or contact closures.
18 Backlit Hard Keys
Backlit buttons offer convenient access to frequently used
commands including: House or Theater modes, system off,
channel up/down, volume up/down, mute, menu navigation, and
the Niles logo button to access remote and system settings.
Convenient Backlighting for All Keys
All keys automatically illuminate when any button is pressed, or
when the iRemoteTS is picked-up.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
The iRemoteTS utilizes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
to eliminate the need for replacing store-bought batteries.
The iRemoteTS will operate between 24 and 48 hours on a
full charge.

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GETTING STARTED
Unpacking the Box (Contents)
■1, iRemoteTS Touchscreen Control
■1, Lithium Ion Battery
■1, Charging Base Cradle
■1, 12V Power Supply
■1, User Guide
■1, Quick Install Guide
■1, Ferrite Bead for Power Supply

Figure 3: Connecting the
iRemoteTS Battery
Figure 2: Attaching the ferrite
bead to the power supply cable
Figure 4: The iRemoteTS in
the Charging Base Cradle
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GETTING STARTED (CONT’D)
Connecting the Battery and Setting Up the Charging
Base
1. Unpack the iRemoteTS, charging base cradle and power supply
2. Attach the ferrite bead to the power supply (See Figure 2)
3. The battery is installed
inside the iRemoteTS, but
not connected. Unscrew the
battery compartment door
and carefully inspect the
battery for any visible signs
of damage to its soft shell
case. If damage is found or
if the battery is dropped, it
should be replaced. Contact
Niles Customer Service for a
replacement. If no damage
is found, connect the battery
(See Figure 3)
4. Plug the 12V power supply into the iRemoteTS charger base
cradle and connect to an unswitched AC outlet
5. Set the iRemoteTS into
the charging base cradle
and let it charge until the
charging LED turns off (See
Figure 4)

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GETTING STARTED (CONT’D)
Charging the Battery
The iRemoteTS uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that may
be partially charged when the box is unpacked. However, it
is recommended to fully charge the battery prior to initial use.
Connect the battery and allow it to charge for 4 to 5 hours for
a full charge. When battery is charging, the LED will illuminate
white. When the charging is complete, the LED will go out. The
iRemoteTS will operate for up to a maximum of 48 hours on a full
charge, or as little as 24 hours, depending on usage.
Locating the MAC ID
The Media Access Control Address (MAC ID) tells the IntelliControl
ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver which device, in this case an
iRemoteTS, is sending commands. The IntelliControl ICS Modular
MultiZone Receiver then knows which zone to turn on and which
source to select for that zone. The MAC Address is located under
the battery inside the battery compartment. (See Figure 5).
iREMOTE-TS 00135107B423
iREMOTE-TS 00135107B423
iREMOTE-TS 00135107B423
iREMOTE-TS 00135107B423
MAC ID Sticker
Figure 5. MAC ID Sticker Location

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GETTING STARTED (CONT’D)
Documenting the MAC ID
The GXR2 Installation Worksheet, included with the IntelliControl
ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver (and available for download at
www.nilesaudio.com), provides spaces for placing the MAC ID
stickers next to the name of the zone they are located in. Two MAC
ID stickers are found inside the iRemoteTS battery compartment.
Remove one of the stickers and place in the appropriate area
on the GXR2 Installation Worksheet. DO NOT REMOVE BOTH
STICKERS FROM THE iRemoteTS. It may become necessary to
reference the iRemoteTS MAC ID sticker for troubleshooting if the
system is not performing properly.
NOTE: Once the Getting Started steps are finished, the iRemoteTS will be ready
to be configured to control an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver,
a home theater system, or both. If the iRemoteTS is to be configured for both,
first configure for the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver, and then
configure it for the home theater system.