Niles IC2 Manuel utilisateur

INSTALLATION GUIDE

HOME THEATER AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

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Thank you for purchasing the iC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System 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

Features and Benefits 2

Contents 4

Parts Guide 4

System Design Considerations 8

Installation Considerations 14

Installation 18

Troubleshooting 23

Accessories 25

Specifications 27

Warranty 28

Warranty Registration Card 29

CONGRATULATIONS!

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INTRODUCTION

The Niles iC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System addresses an essential need of

today’s consumers—the ability to easily control and manage the assortment of entertainment

sources found in the home theater environment.

Home entertainment systems should be fun, not frustrating, and Niles has always recognized the

need for simple-to-use, cost-effective solutions. We also recognize that features and technologies

change over time, and more so than ever, these changing technologies require advanced

automation, as well as an easy-to-use remote control.

The iC2 System consists of two main components: the iC2 Remote and the Home Theater Main

System Unit (HT-MSU). The iC2 Remote incorporates large buttons and a logical layout of function

keys that reﬂect today’s popular and menu-driven sources so anyone in the family can operate

complex systems. And, unlike traditional remote controls, the iC2 Remote does not require users

to point the remote at the products to be controlled.

The HT-MSU, or the “brains” of the iC2 System, stores the complete system proﬁle (i.e., television,

surround receiver, cable boxes, satellite receiver, DVD, etc.). In addition, the HT-MSU can automate

functions like lighting control, TV lifts, draperies, projection screens, and more.

The Niles iC2 System gives end users one-touch control of their home theater system and reﬂects

the high quality ﬁt and ﬁnish that meets the standards

of today’s consumers.

Niles is one of the industry’s most respected manufacturers of custom installation audio/video

components and accessories. To see the complete line of Niles products, visit us on the Internet at:

www.nilesaudio.com.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

SIMPLE CONTROL OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS

The iC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System simpliﬁes entertainment by allowing one-

touch control of home theater components. Ordinary home theater system controllers require users

to turn on (and off) multiple components, resulting in a confusing situation of hunting down the

fugitive component that is “off,” when it really should be “on.”

The iC2 System eliminates the confusion—a single touch of any of the eight installer-labeled

“activity” keys will initiate an intelligent sequence of commands, so whether you’re playing a DVD

or watching a program recorded on your DVR, the iC2 System provides quick and easy access to

your entertainment.

A COMPLETE SYSTEM

The iC2 System consists of an ergonomically designed Radio Frequency (RF) tabletop-styled

remote control and an “intelligent” Home Theater Main System Unit (HT-MSU). Powerful

combinations of hardware and software functions within the Main System Unit manage and

automate control of every aspect of a home theater.

BIG BUTTON REMOTE WITH CONVENIENT FEATURES

The iC2 Remote is refreshingly practical with large, customizable source keys and backlighting

that can be used in low-light environments and without looking at the buttons. Its rechargeable

battery has a long “off-charger” life, and users don’t have to change batteries. The iC2 Remote is a

big button remote that can be programmed to control today’s most popular entertainment sources.

Large channel up and down keys offer quick channel surﬁng and a system off key provides one-

touch turn off of the entire home theater system.

INTELLIGENT MAIN SYSTEM UNIT

The HT-MSU has both video and 12 Volt sync inputs to manage the power “state” of all your home

theater system components. With eight power sensing (synchronization) ports, eight IR (infrared)

ports, and eight RS232 (serial) ports and an expansion port, the HT-MSU can control up to 29

devices. The HT-MSU also includes “dry contact closure” relays and 12V trigger outputs that can

be used to control things like projector lifts, screens, drapes or lighting; and an “Ethernet” port is

included for system expansion, communication to Niles multizone receivers, and future upgrades.

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INSTALLATION FLEXIBILITY

With a low proﬁle design, easy-to-access connections, and mounting wings with rack-mount

spacing, the HT-MSU can be wall-mounted behind theater components or attached to the back of

metal professional racks. The HT-MSU incorporates an infrared pass-through port allowing control

over sources that use original remotes, even if the system is hidden from view.

RELIABLE ZIGBEE® RF COMMUNICATION

The iC2 System uses a very reliable 2.4 GHz radio frequency that works extremely well even in RF

“noisy” environments. The iC2 System’s 10-channel and 16-network ID capability allows multiple

iC2 Systems to be used near each other, as well as in multiple-dwelling units like condos and

townhouses.

QUICK AND EASY SET-UP WITH WIZARD-BASED NILES

QUICKCONFIG™ PC CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE

An iC2 System conﬁguration can be programmed, saved, and edited using the Niles QuickConﬁg

PC Conﬁguration Software and Niles IR-CS Infrared Capture Station. The QuickConﬁg software is

wizard based and guides the installer/programmer through basic and advanced system designs.

ASSIGNABLE RELAYS AND 12V OUTPUTS

Three dry contact closures and three 12V DC trigger outputs can be independently programmed

to give installers greater control of mechanical devices or voltage-triggered power strips and

dispersion controlled home theater loudspeakers.

INTELLIGENT INTEGRATION WITH MULTIZONE SYSTEMS

The Home Theater Main System Unit includes control ports that allow the iC2 System to “share”

sources with whole-house distributed audio systems. The power state of these “shared” sources

can be completely managed so that sources are always powered-on when they need to be and

powered-off when both whole-house and home theater systems are turned off.

PROGRAM MEMORY PROTECTION

The entire system proﬁle is stored in non-volatile memory within the HT-MSU. This safeguards

against accidental loss of the conﬁguration programming for the entire life of the product under

normal use.

Figure 1. iC2 Remote Front View

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CONTENTS

Check that your iC2 Home Theater Automation and Control System contains the following:

PARTS GUIDE

THE IC2 REMOTE

1) Master Keys - The eight Master Keys on the left side of the remote can be custom labeled

and will initiate the iC2’s automation functions when programmed via Niles QuickConﬁg. Pressing a

Master Key will prompt the HT-MSU to check the On/Off status of all of the components in the system

and issue the necessary commands so users can enjoy the selected source.

2) System Off Button - When pressed, the Remote will instruct the HT-MSU to check the

On/Off status of all the components in the system and issue the necessary commands to power down

the system.

3) Function Keys - These 36 Function Keys include the numeric, transport menu navigation

mute, volume and channel keys, and can be programmed to control the labeled Master Keys’ source

functions. The Function Keys can be programmed differently for each Master Key and provide

different functionality or sequences.

4) Backlight Button - This button is used to turn on the backlight for use in low light

conditions. The backlight will turn off after a short duration (about 10 seconds) and can be

programmed for activation.

5) Charging Indicator - The LED is blue when the charging power supply is plugged in and

the battery is charging normally. The LED is red if there is a problem with charging the battery.

• iC2 Remote + Battery

• iC2 Remote Charging Power Supply

• Master Key Label Sheet

• 10 iC2 Remote Master Key Caps

• System Conﬁguration Worksheet

• Ferrite Bead

• Home Theater Main System Unit (HT-MSU)

• HT-MSU Power Supply

• RF Antenna

• Antenna Wall Bracket

• 10' (3 meters) Antenna Extension Cable

• End User Guide

Figure 2. iC2 Remote Bottom View

Figure 3. iC2 Remote Rear View

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6) Reset Button - This button is used to reset the remote. Should the remote lock up and/or

not communicate with the HT-MSU, use a paper clip to access the reset button.

7) Battery Door - The battery compartment is accessed via the battery door, which is

secured with a Phillips head screw.

8) USB Connection - The USB connection is a diagnostic connection used by the Niles Audio

Corporation Service Center only.

9) Power Connection - This is the connection where the charging power supply connects

to the Remote. When the power supply is plugged into the wall outlet, the remote’s Master Keys

will blink three times to indicate a proper connection. The Charging Indicator LED will be blue while

the battery is charging.

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Figure 4. HT-MSU Top View

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THE HOME THEATER MAIN SYSTEM UNIT (HT-MSU)

1) IR Outputs - SRC1 – SRC6, TV/7, RCV/8 are eight dedicated 3.5mm jack source ﬂasher

outputs that output IR data speciﬁcally for that source.

2) RS232 Outputs - SRC1 – SRC6, TV/7 and RCV/8 are eight dedicated 3.5mm jack source

serial outputs that output RS232 data speciﬁcally for that source.

3) Assignable 12V Outputs - Three 3.5mm jacks, output 12V DC 150mA

when activated:

a. 12V outputs 1 & 2 are independent of each other and are programmable

to output 12V momentarily or constantly when activated.

b. 12V output 3 is assignable and outputs 12V constantly when active.

4) Assignable Relays - There are three, 3-position removable quick connect plugs labeled

1, 2 and 3 for connecting either NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed) contact closure devices

to the HT-MSU.

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5) IR Input - A 4-position removable quick connect plug for connecting an IR sensor to the

HT-MSU. This connection allows IR control of the HT-MSU and/or IR pass-through for connected

sources.

6) Global IR Output - A 3.5mm jack provides all IR codes that the HT-MSU generates and all

IR codes that come in through the IR Input connection and can be conﬁgured via Niles QuickConﬁg

for Normal or High output. Normal output is designed for a Niles MF1 IR MicroFlasher®; high output

is designed for a Niles IRB1 High-Output IR Flasher.

7) RF Antenna Socket - The BNC connector accommodates the supplied antenna.

The antenna must be installed perpendicular to the ground for best results. A 10 foot (3 meter)

antenna extension cable and mounting bracket are included if remote installation of the antenna

is necessary.

8) Status 12V or Video - Six video and voltage-sensing RCA sync inputs for sources 1

through 6 detect when a source is on/off for reliable system activation.

9) Status 12V - Two voltage-sensing 3.5mm jacks for sources TV/7 and RCV/8 detect when

those sources are on/off for reliable system activation.

10) Power 12V DC - A barrel connection for the provided 12V DC power supply.

11) Diagnostic - A USB A connection for Niles Service Center.

12) PC Connection/Expansion - A RJ45 connection used to plug in a laptop computer

for system conﬁguration programming or expanding the system design out to future Niles multizone

receivers. Niles QuickConﬁg is used for system conﬁguration.

13) RF Test - A 3.5mm jack used to connect the optional Niles IR/RF tester for testing RF

reception.

SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

The Niles iC2 System is a highly ﬂexible tool that allows system designers to create home theater

systems that will delight customers. Simplicity in operation is at the core of the iC2 System’s

design. Features like HDMI video switching surround receivers and televisions, high-deﬁnition DSS

satellite receivers, and DVD managing media servers can make home theater systems extremely

difﬁcult to operate. The following section explains just some of the system design features of the

Niles iC2 System.

To fully understand the system conﬁgurations, it’s important to understand the basic control sec-

tions of the HT-MSU.

IR OUTPUT PORTS

IR (Infrared) codes are stored in the HT-MSU during conﬁguration programming. The labels of the

IR Outputs identify what source number these ports are designed to operate. SRC1 means source

1. The outputs are labeled SRC1 through SRC6, TV/7 and RCV/8. If the TV is to be controlled via

IR codes, then the IR Output TV/7 port should be used. However, if the TV will be controlled via

RS232, then the TV/7 IR output can be used to control an alternate IR source. These IR outputs are

dedicated and routed, meaning IR codes stored for source number 3 (i.e. a DVD player) can only

be emitted from the IR output port labeled SRC3. RCV/8 can be used either for the receiver in the

home theater or a source number 8.

RS232 OUTPUT PORTS

RS232 is a serial device control protocol that allows sources to be controlled via a transmit-receive

cable (See the Installation section for wiring information). RS232 codes are stored in the HT-MSU

as string codes during conﬁguration programming. The labels of the RS232 outputs identify what

source number they are designed to operate. SRC1 means source 1. The outputs are labeled SRC1

through SRC6, TV/7 and RCV/8. If the TV is to be controlled via RS232 codes, then the RS232 TV/7

port should be used. However, if the TV will be controlled via IR, then the RS232 TV/7 port can

be used to control an alternate RS232 source. These RS232 outputs are dedicated and routed,

meaning RS232 codes stored for source number 3 (i.e. a DVD player) can only be emitted from the

RS232 output port labeled SRC3. RCV/8 can be used either for the receiver in the home theater or a

source number 8.

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