Niles RCA-HT2 User manual

REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE!
®
KIT
RCA-HT2
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for choosing the RCA-HT2 Remote Control Anywhere! Kit from Niles. With proper
installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use.
Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and
accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the
internet at: www.nilesaudio.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Contents 1
Features and Benefits 2
Installation Considerations 6
Installation 7
Specifications 22
Limited Warranty 24
Warranty Registration Card 25

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INTROdUCTION
The Niles RCA-HT2 Remote Control Anywhere! Kit enables you to operate your remote controlled
audio/video equipment from virtually any location. Now you can place your audio/video (A/V)
components out of sight (behind cabinet doors, in the rear of a room, or in a different room) and still
conveniently control your system.
CONTENTS
Check that your RCA-HT2 Remote Control Anywhere! Kit contains the following:
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®(5)
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Connection Hub
MicroFlasher (5)
CAT-5 Sensor
Cable (50ft)
Surface Mount
MicroSensor
12VDC Power
Supply

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FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – REMOTE CONTROL ANYWHERE! KIT
COMPLETE SYSTEM
Everything needed to assemble a complete IR extender system is included in one box:
ONE INFRAREd MICROSENSOR®
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ONE MAIN SYSTEM UNIT
Amplifies and distributes the commands to the infrared flashers
IR MICROFLASHER® (FIVE)
Transmit the IR commands to the audio/video components

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FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – IR MICROSENSOR®
HIGH-FIdELITY WIdEBANd dESIGN
Ensures compatibility with virtually any brand of equipment, even those using faster, more difficult
to reproduce IR codes
PATENT PENdING UNIVERSAL NOISE SUPPRESION dESIGN
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fluorescent lights, and direct sunlight
EXTENdEd IR RECEIVING RANGE
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PRINTEd CIRCUIT BOARd
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SMALL SIzE
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EXTRA LONG CABLE
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FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – MAIN SYSTEM UNIT
UNIVERSAL SYSTEM
Compatible with virtually all brands of audio/video equipment and remote controls
VERSATILE CONNECTIONS
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SYSTEM FEEdBACK LEd
Confirms proper operation
3-30V AC/dC STATUS INPUT
Provides system status to connected sensors and keypads
EXPANdABLE
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INTEGRATEd MOUNTING WINGS
Both horizontal and vertical installation is supported
POWER SUPPLY
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12VdC OUTPUT
This is useful for triggering external devices and system automation
2X VARIABLE
Flasher out (4 +5) allows for use of high output flasher (sold separately)

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FEATURES ANd BENEFITS – MICROFLASHER®
MINIATURE ANd dISCRETE
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while maintaining a clean appearance
VISIBLE FEEdBACK
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TRANSPARENT TO IR COMMANdS
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your equipment using a remote control
EASY INSTALLATION
A strip of self-adhesive tape provides secure mounting
CONNECTING WIRE
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INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS
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1. Read through the entire manual – Before attempting any installation, read this manual
thoroughly and keep it for future reference.
2. Avoid contact with all high voltage electrical wiring and equipment!
3. Keep away from water and moisture – Never use or install electronic products near water,
ie., near a bathtub, sink, washing machine, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
anywhere else the product may be exposed to water or moisture.
4. Power supply cord protection – Do not run the power cord where it may be subject to wear or
abuse. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord which may damage it.
6. Lightning – It is suggested that you remove the power supply from the wall if your system will
not be used for long periods of time. Power surges due to lightning strikes may damage your
equipment.
7. Check your local building and electrical codes – There may be specific requirements
regarding running low voltage in your area.

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Figure 1 Connection Hub Placement
INSTALLATION
TOOLS REQUIREd
• Pencil
• Standard screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Wire strippers
• Drill (and assorted bits)
GETTING STARTEd
While the Remote Control Anywhere! Kit is compatible with
most brands of audio/video components, there are a few
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for compatibility before you conceal wire or permanently
mount any parts.
Steps one through five describe how to perform a quick
and easy check for compatibility.
Once you have determined that all of your remote
controlled A/V components are compatible, proceed with
the rest of the installation.

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INSTALLATION
STEP 1 – PLACING THE CONNECTION HUB
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Never place the connection hub closer than 1’ away from a television set ( Figure 1).
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To unswitched
AC Outlet
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Connection
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Plugged into a switched
AC Outlet. Typically
found in back
of a receiver.
To Niles IR Flasher
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