Niles Audio WS110R manual

WALL-MOUNT IR SENSOR W S 1 1 0R INST ALLA TION GUIDE[...]

II CONGRA TULA TIONS! Thank you for choosing the WS110R Wall-Mount Infrared Remote Sensor 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. T o see the complete Niles produc[...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 1 INTRODUCTION The Niles WS110R is a wall-mount, Decora ® style IR sensor designed for use with the Niles infrared extender systems. Installed in a remote room location, the WS110R receives the IR commands transmitted from your existing hand-held remotes in that room. The commands are carried via a CA T[...]

2 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS The WS110R offers a number of improvements over other wall-mount IR sensors. • Plasma and LCD-proof performance— allows placement of the WS110R near plasma and LCD displays • CFL interference resistant— expands installation flexibility to areas with fluorescent lighting • Works under most lighting conditions, in[...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 3 INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS The WS110R is a Decora-style module and is designed to use standard Decora-style cover plates and mounting hardware. Decora cover plates (up to 6-gang) with color-matched plate screws are available from your Niles dealer . TOOLS REQUIRED • 1/8” Standard Slotted Screwd[...]

4 INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS ( CONTINUED) RECEIVING RANGE AND PICKUP ANGLE The receiving range of the WS110R will vary according to the IR output strength of the remote control being used. Remote strength varies among brands depending on the number and size of batteries used, and how many IR emitters the remote has. For example, remotes tha t o[...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 5 INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS ( CONTINUED) the WS110R. If you must locate the WS110R near electrical devices, install it in a separate metal electrical box, ground the box to the electrical system ground, and route the WS110R cable several feet away from all electrical wiring. A VOIDING INTERFERENCE T[...]

6 INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS ( CONTINUED) Ni le s I R Fl as her MS U2 50 WS110 IR Sensor Stereo Receiver 12V DC power sup- ply (supplied with the MSU250 Main System Unit) plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system 12V DC Power Supply (Not Supplied) plugged into the Switched Outlet Niles Stock# FG01035 Power , IR Data, and P ower Sta[...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 7 (a) Electrical Box (b) CA T 5 cable (c) WS110 IR Receiver (supplied) (d) Snap-on Color Insert (supplied) (e) Device Screws (2 supplied) (f) Decora Faceplate (supplied) (g) Faceplate Screws (2 supplied) b d c e e f g g a Figure 2 WS110R Parts Guide INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS ( CONTINUED)[...]

8 INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS ( CONTINUED) CHANGING THE COLOR OF THE WS110R The Decora-style insert on the WS110R is removable, allowing fast and easy color changes as needed. Inserts are available in a variety of colors. If you need to change the color of the WS110R: 1. Obtain the WS110R Decora-style insert in the desired color from your Niles [...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 9 Fi gur e 4 This color code is based on the industry standard T568A coding for the RJ45 connector . When connecting the WS110R to the Niles Ci system observe this pin configuration. INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS ( CONTINUED) USING THE WS110R WITH THE INTELLIP AD CI SYSTEM. The WS110R is fully compatibl[...]

10 INST ALLA TION If you are installing the WS110R into an existing wall, take time to consider any possible obstructions which may be hidden inside the wall, such as wood or metal studs, electrical, telephone or other types of wiring, plumbing, AC or heating conduit, etc. 1. Locate the connector plug. 2. Strip 1/4” of insulation from the end of [...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 11 I OPERA TION Operation of the WS110R is simple. Stand within the opera tional range of your WS110R. Aim your hand-held remote at the WS110R and press the button for the desired command. Y our IR command is instantly repeated to your A/V equipment. GREEN “POWER ST A TUS” LED When the WS110R is corr[...]

12 TROUBLESHOOTING This manual contains instructions for the WS110R only . For specific information on the adjustment and operation of your Niles infrared extender system, please refer to the instruction manual included with your Niles IR main system unit (MSU140, MSU250, MSU480, MSU440Z). The bi-color blue/green LED on the front of the WS110R is [...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ( CONTINUED) ELIMINA TING OPTICAL FEEDBACK In some installations, two conditions combine to create an optical feedback loop. Symptoms can include: poor range, intermittent operation or no operation. The conditions which sometimes combine to create a feedback loop are: 1. Both a sensor [...]

14 TROUBLESHOOTING ( CONTINUED) IR TEST LED OFF: Optical Interference IR TEST LED ON OR FLICKERING: Electromagnetic Interference EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) Identify the source of the interference. The most common sources of electromagnetic interference are listed in the Installation Considerations section on pa ge 3. T o eliminate EMI tr y [...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 15 SPECIFICA TIONS IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies of 38 kHz, 40 kHz and 56 kHz IR Receiving Range Varies depending on remote strength; T ypically 20 to 35’ IR Receiving Angle 60° off-axis (horizontal and vertical) at 20’ Mounting In-wall, fits in[...]

16 LIMITED W ARRANTY Nil es Audio Co rpor ation (“ NILE S”) war rant s i ts a ctiv e p rodu cts (th ose req uiri ng AC or bat tery powe r) t o t he o rig inal pur cha ser to be f ree of manu fac turi ng d efec ts in m ateri al and work mans hip for a p erio d o f tw o ye ars fro m dat e of pu rcha se. This Warranty is subject to the following a[...]

NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 17 Detac h here a nd retu rn to: N iles Au dio Corp oration Warra nty Reg istratio n Dept. P .O. Box 1 60818 Mi ami, Florid a 33116 -0818 W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION CARD Model Purchased __________________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year) ______________[...]

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