Niles VS-6 User manual
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
6
SOURCE,
6
ZONE
COMPONENT
VIDEO
SWITCHER
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
VS-6
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
audiolvideo
systems.
To
see
the
complete
Niles
product
assortment,
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us
on
the
Internet
at:
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Introduction
1
Features
and
Benefits
1
Contents
2
Parts
Guide
2
System
Design
Considerations
4
Installation
Considerations
5
Installation
9
Programming
11
Troubleshooting
13
Accessories
15
Specifications
17
Appendix
-
IR
and
RS-232
Control
Codes
17
Warranty
24
Warranty
Registration
Card
25
• • •• •
INTRODUCTION
The
Niles
VS-6
Component
Video
Switcher
takes
up
to
six
high
definition
component
video
inputs
and
distributes
them
to
any
of
six
zone
outputs.
You
can
choose
between
traditional
component
video
output
cables,
or
balanced
video
signals
over
CAT-5
cabling.
The
VS-6
can
be
used
as
a
stand-alone
video
switcher,
or
as
part
of
a
complete
distributed
audio/video
solution
with
compatible
Niles
MultiZone
audio
systems.
The
optionallRG
Infrared
Gateway
integrates
with
the
VS-6
to
control
and
automate
local
televisions
for
true
One
Touch
To
Entertainmenf
M
convenience.
FEATURES
AND
BENEFITS
SIX-SOURCE, SIX-ZONE
COMPONENT
VIDEO SWITCHER
The
VS-6
has
six
analog
component
video
inputs.
Any
of
the
six
component
video
inputs
can
be
routed
to
any
of
the
six
zoned
outputs.
Each
zoned
video
output
has
simultaneous
analog
component
and
balanced
component
video
output.
PLUG-AND-PLAY INTEGRATION
WITH
NILES NETWORK
MULTIZONE
RECEIVERS
Communication
between
the
VS-6
and
Niles
Network
MultiZone
Receivers
is
conducted
over
cost-
effective
CAT-5
cabling.
QUICK
AND
EASY
SET-UP
WITH
WIZARD-BASED NILES
QUICKCONFIG™
PC
CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
Configuration
is
accomplished
quickly
and
easily
using
the
Niles
QuickConfig
PC
Configuration
software
program.
A
wizard
guides
the
installer,
step-by-step,
through
the
configuration
process.
The
software
program
archives
customer
and
IR
files
for
use
in
future
installations.
SIX
BALANCED
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUTS
The
Niles
VS-6
has
balanced
component
video
outputs
providing
an
inexpensive
way
to
distribute
component
video
signals
over
long
distances
without
loss
using
CAT-5
cable.
CASCADE
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUTS
The
VS-6
has
6
additional
buffered
cascade
component
video
outputs
allowing
the
VS-6
to
"share"
source
video
with
home
theater
systems
or
additional
VS-6
video
switchers.
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STA
DALO EOPERATION
VIA
IOR RS-232 CONT OL
With
its
simple
"Source
To
Output"
control
architecture,
the
VS-6
can
be
used
in
any
system
design.
Just
tell
the
VS-6
what
source
and
what
output.
It's
that
simple.
The
VS-6
Component
Video
Switcher
has
a
simple
IR
command
code
set
(available
from
the
Niles
Technical
Support
website)
that
can
be
programmed
into
any
universal
learning
remote.
Also
available
are
the
RS-232
protocols,
allowing
the
VS-6
to
be
controlled
by
third
party
control
systems.
SWITCHABLE POWER
The
VS-6
has
a
flexible,
high-quality,
switchable
power
supply
that
can
be
used
in
11
OV
or
230V
countries.
WARNING:
DOUBLE
CHECK
THAT
THE
110VI230V
SWITCH
IS
SET
CORRECTLY
FOR
YOUR
INPUT
VOLTAGE.
SEVERE
DAMAGE
MAY
OCCUR
TO
THE
COMPONENT
IF
IT
IS
INCORRECTLY
SET.
CONTENTS
•
(1)
VS-6
Component
Video
Switcher
•
(1)
Removable
North
American
Power
Cable
•
(2)
Rack
Mount
Ears
PARTS
GUIDE
THE
VS-6
•
(1)
Warranty
Card
•
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1)
Main
Power
Switch-
Turns
the
main
power
to
the
video
switcher
ON
and
OFF.
2)
IR
Sensor
Window
-
For
controlling
the
VS-6
via
infrared
commands
from
a
hand-held
learning
remote
(lR
codes
available
for
download
at
www.nilesaudio.com).
3)
Component Video Inputs -
Six
sets
of
component
video
(Pb,
Pr
and
Y)
RCA
jacks
provide
input
connections
for
source
components.
4)
BuHered Cascade Component Video Outputs -
Used
to
connect
to
a
slave
VS-6
or
to
a
home
theater
receiver.
A
source
connected
to
a
Component
Video
Input
cascades
its
video
signal
out
to
the
corresponding
buffered
cascade
video
output.
These
outputs
use
the
standard
Pb,
Pr
and
Y
cables
with
RCA
termination.
S)
Zoned Component Video Outputs -
Six
sets
of
component
video
(Pb,
Pr
and
Y)
RCA
jacks
provide
zoned
output
connections
to
televisions.
6)
Zoned Balanced
CAT-S
Component Video Outputs -
Six
female
RJ-45
jacks
for
connection
to
Niles
passive
component
video
baluns
via
CAT-5
cable.
These
outputs
correspond
to
the
zoned
component
RCA
video
outputs
and
can
be
used
simultaneously
with
them
(use
a
C5-HOOA
or
C5-HOOAWM
at
TV
end).
7) Out
To
Master Connection -A
female
RJ-45
jack
provides
a
connection
and
communication
with
a
compatible
Niles
Network
MultiZone
Receiver
for
a
seamless
distributed
audiolvideo
solution.
8) Communication Ports -
The
six
additional
RJ-45
Communication
Ports
are
labeled
1-6.
They
are
used
for
communications
with
and
control
of
products
such
as
Niles
Network
keypads
and
the
IRG
(Infrared
Gateway).
The
communication
with
these
products
is
done
over
CAT-5
cable.
9)
RS-232 Control Input Connection -A
nine-pin
08-9
female
jack
provides
an
input
connection
for
external
control
devices
to
operate
the
VS-6
using
RS-232
string
codes
(codes
are
available
at
the
end
of
manual).
10)
IR
Control Input Connection -A
3.5mm
jack
provides
an
input
connection
so
the
VS-6
can
be
controlled
by
IR
codes
from
an
Infrared
Repeater
Main
System
Unit
or
from
a
Niles
MultiZone
Receiver
(IR
codes
available
for
download
at
www.nilesaudio.com).
11)
Voltage Switch -
Switches
the
VS-6
for
either
11
OV
or
230V
AC
power.
12)
IEC
Power
Receptacle -
Two-pin
power
socket
to
connect
the
removable
power
cord.
13)
Set
Up Dipswikhes -
Used
to
designate
Unit
10,
IR/RS-232
or
network
control
ofVS-6.
14) Rack Mount
Ears
-
Two
metal
rack-mount
ears
for
installation
into
professional
metal
rack.
With
rack-mount
ears
installed,
the
VS-6
is
3U
(Units)
high.
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SYSTEM
DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
The
Niles
VS-6
Component
Video
Switcher
can
be
integrated
into
many
different
system
configura-
tions.
To
fully
understand
these
configurations,
it's
important
to
first
understand
the
basic
control
sections
of
the
VS-6.
NETWORK INTEGRATION WITH
NILES
COMPATIBLE
MULTIZO E
RECEIVERS
The
most
integrated
and
seamless
control
solution
for
the
VS-6
is
to
integrate
it
with
a
Niles
Network
Multilone
Receiver.
On
a
Niles
Network
Multilone
Receiver
system
design,
all
devices
are
interconnected
using
CAT-5
cable,
are
uniquely
identified
and
their
configuration
is
coordinated
using
Niles
QuickConfig
PC
Configuration
Software.
On
the
rear
panel
of
the
VS-6
are
seven
RJ-45
communication
ports.
Connecting
the
one
labeled
Out
to
Master
to
a
compatible
Niles
Multilone
Receiverusing
CAT-5
cable
activates
the
other
communication
ports
and
the
VS-6
as
part
of
the
network
and
all
communication
and
control
are
processed
using
this
connection.
Please
check
with
Niles
Technical
Support
for
the
latest
compatible
multi-zone
receiver.
IR INPUT PORT
AND
IR
SENSOR
WI
DOW
.
IR
(Infrared)
codes
can
control
the
VS-6.
These
IR
codes
have
two
paths
into
the
VS-6:
the
IR
Input
Port
or
the
IR
Sensor
Window
(IR
codes
available
for
download
at
www.nilesaudio.com).
IR
INPUT
PORT
•
The
VS-6
receives
commands
from
any
Niles
IR
Main
System
Unit
(MSU)
or
compatible
multi
zone
receiver
by
connecting
a
3.5mm
mono
plug
to
an
IR
Output
of
the
MSU
then
to
the
IR
Input
Port
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
VS-6.
IR
SENSOR
WINDOW
•
The
IR
Sensor
Window
of
the
VS-6
(Located
on
the
front
panel)
receives
IR
commands
from
a
hand-held
learning
remote
(containing
VS-6IR
codes)
NOTE:
THE
IR
CONTROL
CODES
FOR
THE
VS-6
ARE
AVAILABLE
FOR
DOWNLOAD
IN
MANY
FORMATS
FOR
POPULAR
LEARNING
REMOTE
CONTROLS,
FROM
THE
NILES
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
WEBSITE
AT:
WWW.NILESAUDIO.COM
RS-232 I
PUT
PORT
RS-232
is
a
serial
protocol
for
controlling
the
VS-6.
It
utilizes
a
D8-9
connection
with
standard
"transmit
and
receive"
communications
from
RS-232
control
devices,
third-party
whol.e-house
automation
and
control
systems,
the
Niles
HT-MSU
and
the
IC2
Home
Theater
Automation
and
Control
System.
These
are
equipped
with
the
needed
connection
and
can
be
programmed
to
control
the
VS-6
via
RS-232.
The
RS-232
connection
has
a
dipswitch
section
for
addressing
multiple
VS-6's,
baud
rate,
and
other
set
up
options.
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• • • • •
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
PLACEMENT OF
THE
VS-6
Niles
recommends
placing
the
VS-6
as
close
as
possible
to
the
equipment
it
will
be
controlling.
Generally,
the
unit
should
be
placed
in
an
equipment
rack
with
the
other
system
components.
The
VS-6
has
slots
on
the
top
and
bottom
cover
of
the
unit
for
cooling.
Other
equipment
should
not
block
these
ventilation
slots.
When
integrating
the
VS-6
into
a
rack
with
the
supplied
rack
mount
ears,
the
general
rule
is
to
allow
1
rack
space
above
and
below
for
cooling.
One
rack
space
is
equivalent
to
1
3/4
inches
(44
mm)
of
space.
CAT-5
CABLE
The
VS-6
could
have
as
many
as
13
CAT-5
cables
connected.
Labels
are
recommended
to
describe
where
each
cable
originates
(not
which
terminal
it
connects
to).
The
CAT-5
must
be
terminated
with
RJ-45
connectors
using
the
T568A
standard
configuration
(Figure
1).
COMPONENT
VIDEO
CABLES
Pair
2
1=
GREENIWHITE
2=
GREEN
3=
ORANGEIWHITE
4=
BLUE
5=
BLUElWHITE
6=
ORANGE
7=
BROWNIWHITE
8=
BROWN
TS68A
Figure 1.
T568A
wire
termination
The
VS-6
has
inputs
and
outputs
for
component
video
signals.
Use
high-quality
component
video
cables.
Component
video
cables
sometimes
come
with
the
sources,
but
Niles
recommends
high-
performance
cables.
Component
video
cables
can
be
custom
made
to
length
by
using
RG-6
coaxial
cable
terminated
with
RCA
jacks.
The
maximum
coaxial
run
for
component
video
signals
should
not
exceed
150
feet
(45.7
meters)
for
best
signal
quality.
If
longer
signal
runs
are
needed,
it
is
suggested
to
use
the
VS-6's
balanced
video
outputs
and
CAT-5
cable.
RS-232
CABLE
The
VS-6
can
be
controlled
using
RS-232
control
cable
from
the
Niles
IC2
Home
Theater
Automation
and
Control
System
or
a
third-party
control
system.
Niles
does
not
supply
RS-232
cables.
The
connection
on
the
VS-6
is
a
female
08-9
connection.
OB9-RS-232
control
cables
can
be
purchased
at
most
computer
supply
stores.
RS-232
cable
length
should
not
exceed
50
feet
(15.2
meters)
to
support
RS-232
baud
rates
up
to
9,600bps
(bits
per
second).
FLASHER
CABLE
Flasher
cable
should
be
run
if
you
plan
to
control
the
VS-6
by
an
infrared
flasher
on
the
front
panel
(such
as
the
Niles
MF1
MicroFlasher®)
or
the
flasher
output
connection
of
a
Niles
IR
Main
System
Unit
(Le.
MSU140)
to
the
IR
Input
port
on
the
VS-6
rear
panel.
Niles
MF1
MicroFlashers
include
a1
O-foot
(3
meters)
cable.
Flasher
cables
can
be
extended
up
to
200
feet
(61
meters)
using
2-conductor,
22-gauge
wire
("zip-cord")
or
with
the
Niles
1
O-foot
(3
meters)
accessory
cable
(FG00933).
Please
refer
to
the
Accessories
section
for
more
information.
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Three
component
video
sources
are
connected
to
Component
Video
Inputs
1
,2
and
3.
2.
Component
Video
Output
1
is
connected
directly
to
the
component
video
input
of
TV/Monitor
3.
3.
Balanced
CAT-5
Outputs
2
and
3
are
connected
to
Niles
CAT-5
Component
Video
Baluns.
TV/Monitor
2
is
connected
to
a
Niles
C5-HOOA,
an
outboard
Balun
mounted
behind
the
monitor.
TV/Monitor
3
is
connected
to
a
Niles
C5-HOOAWM,
the
wall-mount
version
of
the
C5-HOOA.
4.
Shown
are
two
control
,options
for
the
VS-6.
For
IR
control,
a
Niles
WS11
OR
wall-mount
IR
sensor
is
connected
to
a
Niles
MSU140
Main
System
Unit
and
a
Niles
3.5mm
to
3.5mm
accessory
cable
(FG00933)
is
connected
from
one
of
the
four
Flasher
Output
connections
of
the
MSU140
to
the
IR
Input
connection
of
the
VS-6.
For
RS-232
control,
a
third
party
control
system
is
programmed
to
send
RS-232
control
strings
to
the
VS-6
over
a
RS-232
cable
terminated
with
a
male
OB-9
connec-
tor
plug.
RS-232
control
strings
are
listed
in
the
Programming
Section
of
this
manual.
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connected
to
Niles
MultiZone
Audio
Receiver
using
the
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Input
Port
SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION
2
(The
V5-6
is
designed
to
integrate with
the
multi
zone
receiver's
commands
and
route
the
video
of
up
to
six
audio/video
sources
to
as
many
as
six
zones)
1.
Three
component
video
sources
are
connected
to
Component
Video
Inputs
3,
4
and
5.
The
video
sources'
audio
signals
get
connected
to
the
corresponding
audio
inputs
on
the
Niles
Multilone
Receiver.
2.
Component
Video
Output
and
Balanced
Video
Outputs
of
the
VS-6
are
shown
connected
to
a
ter-
mination
panel
(TP-VS6)
designed
to
make
a
neater
connection
point.
From
the
termination
panel,
the
video
signals
are
sent
to
their
respective
rooms
using
cabling
through
the
wall
ending
at
either
a
C5-HDDA
Balun
as
described
in
System
Configuration
#1
or
a
Niles
RCA-3D
(FG00521)
Decora-
style
3-RCA
connector
Convenience
Outlet.
3.
The
VS-6
gets
control
command
via
a
3.5mm
to
3.5mm
connection
cable
from
the
Niles
Multilone
Receiver's
Global
Flasher
Output
to
the
VS-6's
rear
panellR
Input
Port.
4.
The
Niles
Multilone
Receiver
has
its
keypad,
speaker
and
antenna
connection
shown
connected
to
a
Niles
termination
panel.
Termination
panels
are
designed
to
be
wall
mounted
using
the
sup-
plied
retro-wings,
or
as
shown,
with
the
Niles
MB-2
Modular
Mounting
Panel
(FG01218).
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TO
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4.
VS-6
connected
to
a
Niles
Network
MultiZone
Receiver
SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION
3
(The
V5-6
is
designed
to
integrate with
the
Multilone receiver's
commands
and route
the
video
of
up
to
six audio/video
sources
to
as
many
as
six
zones)
1.
Two
component
video
sources
are
connected
to
Component
Video
Inputs
3
and
4.
The
video
sources'
audio
signals
get
connected
to
the
corresponding
audio
inputs
on
the
Niles
Network
Multilone
Receiver.
2.
Balanced
Video
Output
for
lone 5
of
the
VS-6
is
sent
to
it's
respective
room
using
cabling
through
the
wall.
The
local
room
control
Cat-5
cable
is
for
connection
to,
and
communication
with,
the
optionally
supplied
IRG
(Infrared
Gateway
FG01426).
3.
The
VS-6
gets
its
control
command
from
the
Niles
Network
Multilone
Receiver
via
an
Ethernet
connection
cable
from
the
Niles
Network
Multilone
Receiver's
Communication
and
Control
con-
nection
ports
to
the
VS-6's
rear
panel
Out
to
Master
RJ-45
connection
port.
ABOUT
THE
IRG (INFRARED GATEWAY)
An
IRG
is
essential
for
the
operation
and
control
of
each
TV
connected
to
the
VS-6.
The
IRG
"monitors"
the
power
status
of
the
TV
and
issues
IR
commands
to
make
sure
that
the
TV
is
pow-
ered
on
and
switches
to
the
correct
input
when
a
Master
Key
is
pressed
on
the
Niles
Network
Multilone
Receiver
keypads
or
touch
screen
interfaces.
The
TV's
power
status
is
detected
using
8
• • • • •
either
a
composite
video
signal
or
a
12V
status
signal
from
a
Niles
triggering
accessory.
The
dia-
gram
below
shows
a
Niles
CS12V
(FG01173)
programmed
to
"see"
the
extra
current
draw
the
TV
has
when
it
is
powered
on.
When
the
power
cord
for
the
TV
is
connected
to
the
current
sensing
outlet
on
the
CS12V,
the
CS12V
sees
the
additional
current
draw
and
sends
out
a
12V
trigger
via
a
3.5mm
to
3.5mm
triggering
accessory
cable
(FG00933)
to
the
IRG's
3-30V
AC/DC
Sync
port.
A
Niles
MF1
MicroFlasher
(FG01
019)
connected
to
the
IRG's
IR
Flasher
Output
is
used
to
send
IR
codes
to
turn
the
TV
on/off
and
switch
the
TV
to
the
correct
input.
The
IRG
has
a
System
RJ-45
connection
port
that
is
connected
to
the
VS-6
Communication
and
Control
Port.
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5.
Connnection
using
the
IRG
and
CS12V
INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Before
you
begin,
make
sure
all
of
the
cables,
wires
and
the
power
supply
cable
are
of
sufficient
length
to
reach
the
VS-6
Video
Switching
System.
Label
each
cable
describing
where
each
cable
originates
(rather
than
which
terminal
on
the
VS-6
it
connects
to).
CONNECT
THE
COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
CABLES
Connect
each
source's
component
video
cables
to
their
corresponding
input
connection
of
the
VS-6.
When
making
the
connection
be
sure
that
the
three
component
video
cable
RCA
jacks
are
fully
seated
and
that
the
color
code
is
followed.
Figure
6.
Proper
connection
of
component
video
cables
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CONNECT
THE
CASCADE
OUTPUT
CABLES
(IF
NEEDED)
Connect
the
cascade
output
for
each
source
that
needs
to
be
cascaded
out
to
either
another
VS-6
or
to
a
home
theater
receiver.
Make
sure
that
the
three
component
video
cable
RCA
jacks
are
fully
seated
and
that
the
color
code
is
followed.
CONNECT
THE
ZONED COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTPUT
CABLES
Connect
the
three
color
coded
RCA
jacks
to
the
zoned
Component
Video
Output
connection
for
each
zone
that
you
are
running
analog
component
video
cables
to.
CONNECT
THE
BALANCED
CAT-S
ZONED
OUTPUT
CABLES
Connect
a
RJ-45
terminated
CAT-5
cable
to
the
Zoned
Video
Output
connection
for
each
zone
you
are
using
balanced
video
CAT-5
cables.
In
the
destination
room
where
the
balanced
video
signal
is
being
run,
you
must
use
a
Niles
C5-HDDA
Balun
to
convert
the
video
signal
back
to
a
standard
component
video
signal
that
can
be
connected
to
the
destination
display
device.
The
Niles
C5-HDDA
is
available
in
two
versions:
in-wall
and
component.
Please
refer
to
the
Accessories
section
on
page
15
for
more
information.
AnACH
THE
DESIRED
CONTROL
CABLE
After
choosing
the
control
method,
connect
either
a
CAT-5
cable
from
the
Out
to
Master
connection
to
any
available
RJ-45
port
in
the
Communication
and
Control
Switch
of
a
Niles
Ethernet
controllable
MultiZone
receiver,
or
the
DB-9
connection
plug
to
the
RS-232
jack
on
the
rear
panel.
You
may
also
choose
to
connect
the
3.5mm
IR
input
jack
from
an
IR
Main
System
Unit,
or
attach
an
IR
flasher
over
the
front
panellR
sensor
window.
SET
THE
CONTROL DIP
SWITCHES
The
VS-6
has
a
bank
of
eight
dipswitches
that
are
used
to
set-up
the
different
control
and
design
considerations
of
which
only
the
first
4
switches
are
used.
When
a
dipswitch
is
in
the
up
position,
that
sets
the
condition
as
ON,
conversely
when
a
switch
is
down
it
is
OFF.
Dipswitches
1
and
2
are
used
to
set
the
VS-6
Unit
ID
(Unit
1-4),
dipswitch
3
is
used
to
set
the
RS-232
communication
baud
rate
for
either
9,600
(On)
or
19,200
(Off)
and
dipswitch
4
is
used
to
set
the
VS-6
for
either
Network
control
(On)
or
RS-232
control
(Off).
NOTE:
MULTIPLE
VS-6'S
CAN
BE
USED
TOGETHER
IN
STAND-ALONE
OPERATION
TO
CREATE
A
LARGER
VIDEO-SWITCHING
MATRIX.
PLEASE
CONTACT
NILES
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
FOR
INFORMATION
ON
CREATING
LARGER
SWITCHING
ARRAYS
AND
CONTROL
CODES
NEEDED
FOR
OPERATION.
THE
DEFAULT
SETTING
FOR
DIPSWITCHES
1&2
IS
ON
(UP)
FOR
BOTH.
CONNECT
THE
CAT-S
CABLES
TO
THE
COMMUNICATIONS
PORT
Connect
a
CAT-5
cable
to
any
available
communication
port
for
each
IRG
or
other
Niles
Network
Device.
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•••••
PROGRAMMING
The
Niles
VS-6
Component
Video
Switcher
uses
very
simple
logic
for
control:
"Choose
an
output,
choose
a
source."
Programming
is
based
on
control
options
detailed
below.
CONTROL OPTION #1:
Niles
Network
MultiZone Receivers
Integration
with
Niles
Network
Multilone
Receivers
offers
complete
flexibility
of
set-up
and
seamless
operation
by
utilizing
local
room
control
products
such
as
the
Niles
IRG
Infrared
Gateway
and
remote
user
keypads.
The
system
programmer
uses
the
wizard-based
Niles
QuickConfig
PC
Configuration
software
to
step
through
the
complete
system
set-up
and
programming.
The
PC
connects
to
the
system
for
configuration
with
one
CAT-5
connection
cable,
the
QUickConfig
PC
Configuration
Software
and
the
IR-CS
Infrared
Capture
Station.
The
VS-6
dipswitches
should
be
set
as
shown:
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Figure
1.
Dipswitch
Setting
for
Niles
Network
Multizone
Receiver
CONTROL OPTION #2:
IR
Control From aNiles MultiZone Receiver
Multilane
Receivers
already
have
the
IR
codes
for
control
of
the
VS-6
Component
Video
Switcher.
Please
refer
to
the
manual
of
the
Niles
Multilone
Receiver
for
instructions
on
how
to
integrate
the
Niles
VS-6
and
the
programming
options
for
control.
The
VS-6
dipswitches
should
be
set
as
shown:
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Used
Figure
8.
Dipswitch
setting
for
IR
control
from
a
Niles
Network
MultiZone
Receiver
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#3:
IR
Control From aLearning Remote Control
Any
learning
remote
control
can
be
programmed
with
the
IR
codes
to
control
the
Niles
VS-6
Component
Video
Switcher.
Niles
has
programmed
the
codes
for
control
of
the
VS-6
in
many
pre-made
formats
for
popular
learning
remote
controls.
For
the
most
up
to
date
list
of
pre-learned
remote
formats
please
refer
to
the
Niles
Technical
Support
website
www.nilesaudio.com.
If
the
learning
remote
you
are
using
isn't
represented
you
can
take
one
of
the
files
and
load
it
into
one
of
the
supported
remote
controls
and
then
capture
the
codes
from
the
supported
remote
into
the
remote
you
will
then
be
using.
Please
refer
to
Figure
8
for
VS-6
dipswitch
settings.
Listed
in
the
appendix
are
the
IR
codes
in
a
hex
IR
code
format
that
can
be
typed
into
the
programming
software
for
many
of
the
popular
programmable
remote
controls.
CONTROL OPTION
#4:
RS-232
RS-232
is
a
control
protocol
that
provides
a
direct
connection
with
the
VS-6.
The
VS-6
uses
the
following
communication
settings:
Baud
Rate:
19,200
or
9,600
(set
dipswitch
#3
accordingly)
Stop
Bits:
1
Data
Bits:
8
Parity:
None
Flow
Control:
None
Dipswitch
#4:
Down
DEVICES
THAT
CAN
CONTROL
THE
NILES
VS-6
COMPONENT
VIDEO
SWITCHER
VIA
RS-232:
Niles
IC2
Home
Theater
Automation
and
Control
System
The
Niles
IC2
system
has
eight
RS-232
ports
that
can
be
programmed
to
control
one
or
multiple
VS-6
Component
Video
Switchers.
The
IC2
System
is
programmed
via
the
Niles
QuickConfig
PC
configuration
software
and
has
the
RS-232
codes
ready
in
the
library
for
integration
with
the
VS-6.
Third
Party
Home
Automation
Systems
RS-232
string
codes
for
control
of
the
VS-6
are
in
the
Appendix
of
this
manual.
They
are
also
available
for
download
from
the
Niles
Technical
Support
website
www.nilesaudio.com.
12-----------------
_
• • •••
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
the
VS-6
Component
Video
switcher
can
be
broken
down
into
two
main
areas:
1)
Hardware
Issues
2)
Control
Issues
HARDWARE ISSUES
There
are
three
basic
problems,
which
prevent
proper
operation
of
the
VS-6
system.
In
the
order
of
probability
the
problems
are
as
follows:
PROBLEM:
1.
No
Power
If
the
power
connection
is
loose
or
not
completely
plugged
into
a
live
AC
outlet,
the
system
will
not
operate.
The
symptom
can
include:
the
power
led
on
the
front
panel
is
not
/it
and/or
no
video
signals
from
any
of
the
six
outputs.
SOLUTION:
•
Check
that
the
power
cord
is
plugged
into
a
live
AC
outlet
•
Make
sure
the
Main
Power
switch
on
the
front
panel
is
pressed
in
and
the
light
is
on
around
the
Main
Power
Switch
PROBLEM:
2.
Video
Switching
The
VS-6
has
six
independent
outputs.
If
any
of
the
connections
are
loose
or
are
connected
to
the
wrong
output,
the
video
signal
may
not
show.
SOLUTION:
•
Verify
that
each
output
(Component
or
Balanced
CAT-5)
is
connected
to
the
proper
destination
PROBLEM:
3.
Video
Quality
Component
video
is
a
video
signal
broken
into
three
parts;
luminance
(Y),
and
two
color
signals
Pb
and
Pr.
The
VS-6
also
has
six
independent
outputs.
If
any
of
the
connections
are
loose
or
are
connected
to
the
wrong
output,
the
video
signal
may
not
show
or
look
wrong
with
improper
coloring.
SOLUTION:
•
Verify
that
each
output
is
connected
to
the
proper
destination
•
Verify
and
correct
any
incorrect
connection
of
each
output
by
using
color-coded
connection
wires
•"using
the
Balanced
Output
connection,
make
sure
all
CAT-5
cables
are
property
terminated
using
the
T568A
termination
protocOl,
and
that
each
Balanced
CAT-5
Output
is
properly
connected
to
a
Niles
C5-HDDA
Balun
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CONTROL
ISSUES
There
are
two
basic
problems,
which
prevent
proper
operation
of
the
VS-6
system.
In
the
order
of
probability
the
problems
are
as
follows:
PROBLEM:
1.
IR
Control
Issues
IR
control
of
the
VS-6
can
include
an
IR
flasher
placed
on
the
IR
Sensor
Input
window
on
the
front
panel
or
a
direct
connection
to
the
rear
panellR
Sensor
Input.
If
the
remote
control
programmed
to
operate
the
VS-6
causes
improper
operation,
the
symptom
could
include
IR
flooding,
no
source
or
the
wrong
source
to
be
selected.
SOLUTION:
•
Check
that
the
proper
codes
are
programmed
into
the
controlling
remote
•
Don't
place
the
flasher
directly
on
the
front
panellR
Sensor
Window;
place
it
slightly
off
center
of
the
Sensor
window
•
Check
that
the
Unit
Dips
witches
are
correctly
set
•
Check
for
ambient
light
or
plasma
TV
flooding
the
front
panel
sensor
PROBLEM:
2.
RS-232
Control
Issues
Proper
control
of
the
Niles
VS-6
via
RS-232
is
based
on
the
automation
system
being
connected
properly
and
that
automation
system
being
programmed
correctly.
If
either
of
these
two
things
is
done
incorrectly
the
symptoms
could
be
non-operation,
no
source
or
the
wrong
source
selected.
SOLUTIONS:
•
Check
that
the
proper
codes
are
programmed
into
the
controlling
automation
system
•
Verify
RS-232
wiring;
pin
out
connection
and
wire
integrity
•
Check
that
the
Unit
Dipswitches
are
correctly
set
•
Check
for
ambient
light
or
plasma
TV
flooding
the
front
panel
sensor
14--------------------
• • •••
VS·6
ACCESSORIES
EXPANSION
ACCESSORIES
CS12V
CURRENT
SENSING
12
VOLT
TRIGGER
FG01173
Activates
voltage
controlled
devices
by
turning
on
another
component.
Current-sensing
makes
it
compatible
with
any
11
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electrical
device
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system
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sensor
inputs
and
eight
flasher
outputs
for
single
zone
applications
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integration
with
Niles
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distributed
video/audio
system
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FG01005
IR
repeater
system
with
four-
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sensor
inputs
and
eight
flasher
outputs
for
multizone
zone
applications
HOME
THEATER
AUTOMATION
&
CONTROL
3.5
MM
TO
3.5MM
CABLE
CONTROL
ACCESSORIES
le2
HOME
THEATER
SYSTEM
MSU140
3.5
MM
TO
FLYING
LEADS
FG00933
~
Sends
sync
signal
to
the
12V
sync
inputs
of
the
IRG
and
to
trigger
auxiliary
devices.
Connects
with
a
3.5
mm
Mono
Mini
on
each
end
~
FGOO724
10ft.
cable
with
3.5mm
mono
mini-plug
to
3.5mm
mono
mini-plug
and
two
flying
leads
FG01004
Home
theater
automation
and
control
system
that
includes
table
top
remote
control,
main
system
unit,
two
power
supplies,
master
key
labels,
ZigBee®
Antenna
And
Extension
Kit
~:'
@
~
~~.
FG01002
IR
repeater
system
with
one
sensor
input
and
four
flasher
outputs
for
single
zone
applications
EXTERNAL
INFRARED
SENSORS
TS110
TABLE
TOP
IR
SENSOR
MSU250
FG01003
IR
repeater
system
with
two
sensor
inputs
and
five
flasher
outputs
for
single
zone
applications
FG01413
~
Tabletop
infrared
sensor
~
used
with
Niles
IR
MSU's
NILES
AUDIO
CORPORATION
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MS110
FLUSH-MOUNT
IR
SENSOR
RCA-3D
FGOl409
~
Flush-mount
infrared
sensor
~
used
with
Niles
IR
MSU's
FG0521
Wall
plate
with
three
(3)
RCA
to
female
F
connections
WS110R
WALL-MOUNT
IR
SENSOR
NET-2D
rlfJl
II
LJ
II
[I
CD
IJ
FG01414
-
White
FG01415
-
Bone
FG01416
-
Almond
FG01417
-
Black
Wall-Mount
infrared
sensor
used
with
Niles
IR
MSU's
FG00842
Wall
plate
with
2
eight
(8)
wire
RJ45
modular
jacks
BALANCED
CAT-5
VIDEO
ACCESSORIES
C5-HDDAWM
MS210
MINIATURE
SURFACE-MOUNT
IR
SENSOR
FG01410
-
Silver
FG01411
-
White
FG01412
-
Black
Flush-mount
infrared
sensor
used
with
Niles
IR
MSU's
TERMINATION
PLATES
TP-VS6
FG01373
Wall
mount
CAT-5
component
video
&
digital
audio
balun
C5-HDDA
FG01276
~;!:!=lB
CAT-5
component
video
and
digital
audio
balun
FG01430
Multizone
convenience
outlet
for
VS-6
MB-2
FG01218
Modular
panel
for
mounting
one
or
two
5W-24C
In-wall
panels
MB-6D1
FG01219
Modular
panel
for
six
Decora
®
style
convenience
outlets
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• • •••
SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO
INPUTS
Connectors:
6
sets
of
gold
plated
component
video
connections
Component
Video
Input 1v
peak
-
to
-
peak
nominal
Input
Impedance:
75
ohm
VIDEO
OUTPUTS
Connectors:
6
sets
of
gold
plated
component
video
connections
Component
Video
Input 1v
peak
-
to
-
peak
nominal
Output
Impedance:
75
ohm
Video
Gain:
Unity
Bandwidth
(-3db):
DC
to
125MHz
Minimum
Gain
Flatness:
50
MHz
Differential
Phase:
0.02
Deg
Typical
Differential
Gain:
0.02%
Typical
Crosstalk:
>
85
dB
@
5MHz;
>83dB
@
10MHz
CONTROL
INTERFACES
IR
Input
Rear:
3.5mm
jack
IR
Input
Front:
Integrated
IR
Sensor
RS-232
Serial
Ports:
DB-9
Connector
Communication
&
Control
Connections:
(7)
RJ-45
Jacks
GENERAL
Power
Requirements:
110VAC/60
MHz
or
230VAC/50MHz
Switchable
Dimensions:
17
1/4"
wx5
1/2"
hx
13
1/2"
d
(43.8cm
wx
14cm
hx
34.3cm
d)
Weight:
40
Ibs
/18
kg
APPENDIX:
IR
&RS-232 CONTROL
CODES
HEX
CODES FOR PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROLS
ZONE
1
SOURCE
1
000000660000
0023
0031
00200011
0011
0011
0011
0011
0011
0011
0011
0011 0011
0011
0011 0011
0020
0011
0011
0011
0020
0011
0020
0011
0020
0011
0020
0011
0020
0011
0020
0011
0011
0011
0020 0020 0020
0011 0011 0011
0011
0011 0011 0011
0011
0011
0011
0011 0011 0011
0011
0011
0011
0011
0020
0011
ZONE
1
SOURCE
2
0000 0067
0000
0023
0030
0020
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010 0020
0010
0010
0010 0020 0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0020 0010 0020
0010
0010
0010 0020
0020 0020
0010
0010
0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0010
0010
0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0020
0010 0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0020 0010
0020
0010 0020 0010
0010
0010 0233
ZONE
1
SOURCE
3
0000
0067 0000 0023 0030 0020
0010 0010
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010 0020
0010
0010
0010 0020 0010 0020 0010
0020
0010 0020 0010 0020
0010
0020 0010
0010
0010
0020 0020 0020
0010 0010 0010 0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010
0020 0010
0010
0010
0020
0010 0020
0010
0020 0010
0020
0010
0020
0010 0020
0010
0010
0010 0020 0010
0233
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AUDIO
CORPORATION
-1-800-BUY-HIFI-
305-238-4373----------17
ZONE
1
SOURCE
4
0000
0066
0000
0023
0031
0020
0010
0010 0010 0010
0010
0010
0010 0010 0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0020
0010 0010
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0020
0010
0020
0010 0020 0010 0010
0010
0020
0020 0020
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010 0020
0010
0020
0010 0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0239
ZONE
1
SOURCE
5
0000
0066 0000 0023
0031
0020
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010
0010 0010
0010
0010 0010 0010 0010 0020
0010 0010
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010
0020 0010
0020
0010
0020
0010 0020
0010
0010
0010 0020 0020
0020
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0020
0010 0010 0010
0010 0010
0020 0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0010 0010 0020 0010
0020
0010
0239
ZONE
1
SOURCE
6
0000 0066
0000
0023
0031
0020
0010
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0020
0010 0010
0010 0020
0010
0020 0010 0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0020 0010 0010
0010
0020
0020 0020
0010
0010 0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0020
0010 0010 0010
0020 0010
0020
0010 0020
0010
0020 0010
0020
0010
0020 0010
0010 0010
0020
0010
0010 0010 0239
ZONE
2
SOURCE
1
0000
0066
0000
0023
0031
0020 0010 0010 0010 0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010 0010 0020
0010 0010
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010 0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010 0010
0010
0020
0020
0020
0010 0010
0010
0010 0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0020
0010
0010
0010 0010 0010 0010
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010 0020
0010 0020
0010
0010
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010 0239
ZONE
2
SOURCE
2
0000
0067
0000
0023
0030 0020
0010
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010 0010 0010 0010 0020
0010
0010
0010
0020 0010 0020 0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010
0010
0010
0020
0020
0020
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0010 0020 0010
0010
0010 0010 0010
0020 0010
0020 0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0010 0010 0020
0010
0020
0010
0010
0010
0233
ZONE
2
SOURCE
3
0000
0067 0000 0023
0030
0020
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0020
0010 0010
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0020
0010
0020 0010
0020
0010 0020 0010 0010
0010
0020
0020 0020
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010 0010
0010
0010 0010
0020 0010
0010
0010 0020 0010
0010 0010
0020
0010 0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0010 0010
0020
0010 0010
0010
0020
0010
0233
ZONE
2
SOURCE
4
0000
0067 0000 0023
0030
0020
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010 0010
0010 0010
0020
0010
0010 0010
0020
0010
0020 0010
0020 0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0020
0010
0010 0010
0020 0020
0020
0010 0010
0010
0010
0010
0010
0010 0010
0010
0020
0010
0010 0010 0020
0010
0020
0010
0020 0010 0020
0010
0020
0010 0020
0010 0010
0010
0020
0010 0010 0010
0010 0010 0233
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