Niles Audio TS100 Leaflet

Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes

using carrier frequencies between 20 and 455 kHz.

IR Transmitting Range
Up to 4' (Typically mounts to the IR remote sen

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sor window of an audio/video component).

IR Transmitting Angle
Transmits in a “pinpoint” transmission pattern

(the off-axis power drops off very rapidly).

Unit Dimensions
5/16" Wide x 3/16" High x 8/16" Long.

Mounting
Supplied with self-adhesive tape attached to 

the unit.

Wiring Requirements
Supplied with 10' of 2-conductor 24 gauge with

a 3.5mm mono mini-plug. Substitute an 
18 gauge 2-conductor wire for distances ranging
from 10' to 20' and a 16 gauge 2-conductor
wire for up to 200'.

IR Blocking Cover Dimensions
2" Wide x 2" High x 1/4" Deep.

Testing the Remote Control
Test that the hand-held remote control operates

the component when you point it at the front
panel (check the batteries if it does not).

Main System Unit Power Supply
Check that the red power light on the main 

system unit is lit (the in-line power supply
should be plugged into an active AC wall outlet
and supplying 12V DC).

Optical IR Feedback Loop
If there is an IR sensor and an IR flasher located

within the same room—an “optical IR feedback
loop” can occur. This occurs when the IR output
from a flasher unintentionally reaches an IR sen-
sor located within the same room. The IR com-
mands are eventually forwarded back to the IR
flasher and the whole process endlessly repeats
itself. This effect is similar to acoustical feedback
(the howling or whistling sound heard in a P.A.
system when the microphone is placed too
close to the speaker).

The optical IR feedback loop can be eliminated
by one of the two following methods:

1. Place the IR blocking cover over the

MicroFlasher

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2. Move the IR sensor to a different location.

If problems persist, refer to the user’s manual for
the main system unit, contact your local Niles
dealer or call Niles technical support 
at 1-800-289-4434.

Mounting the IR Blocking Cover
Make sure the mounting surface is clean before

installing the blocking cover. You may improve
the appearance by trimming the cover with 
scissors to exactly cover the remote sensor win-
dow. Mount the blocking cover (using the self-
adhesive tape) so that the MF1 or MF2 and the
IR remote sensor window of the component are
completely covered (Figure 4). 

This troubleshooting section addresses the most

common problems that prevent an infrared
flasher from operating correctly.

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Niles Audio Corporation. Because we strive to improve our products,
Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice.
The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to
set forth all technical and other specifications of Niles products. Additional
information can be obtained on-line at www.nilesaudio.com or by calling
Niles at 1-800-289-4434.  01/04  Printed in China  DS00335ACN

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ounting the IR blocking cover

Using the IR Blocking Cover
To prevent your A/V component from receiving

IR commands from sources other than the
MicroFlasher, the IR blocking cover should 
be used. The IR blocking cover is designed to
cover both the MicroFlasher and the IR sensor
window of the component. The blocking cover
serves two functions:

1. It ensures that a component receives 

IR signals solely from the MF1 or MF2.

2. It prevents the IR output of the MF1 or 

MF2 from radiating to other components or 
IR sensors.

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