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Niles recommends uninstalling any previous version of the IntelliFile3 software before installing a newer revision. This minimizes the possibility of file errors or possible corruption. Step by step instructions for the installation of a new revision of IntelliFile3 are: - If connected, disconnect the IntelliFile3 infrared capture station from your laptop computer.
- Copy the contents of the following folders from your C:IntelliFile3 folder to a new folder on your desktop: 'ICS Files' and 'IR Files'. This will safeguard your customer files and IR code files.
- Uninstall the current version of the IntelliFile3 software on your computer using Windows 'Add/ Remove Programs' in the Control Panel.
- Delete the IntelliFile3 folder from your C drive.
- Download the latest revision of IntelliFile3 to your desktop. It can be found at: http://www.intellicontrol.com/tech_support/
- Double click the setup icon on your desktop and follow the installation instructions.
- When installation is complete copy the 'ICS Files' and 'IR Files' you saved to your desktop back into the new IntelliFile3 folder on your C drive.
Reconnect your IntelliFile3 infrared capture station to your laptop. |
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Yes, it is necessary for all designated repeater iRemotes to be hardwired to the GXR2 in order for their firmware to be updated. |
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When updating the firmware to the GXR2 and connected source cards it is necessary to unplug any connected iPods from the system. The constant bidirectional communication between the iPod card and the iPod will cause the firmware update to fail. |
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When updating the firmware to the GXR2 and connected source cards it is necessary to unplug any connected source component from the RS232G. The constant bidirectional communication between the source component and the RS232G will cause the firmware update to fail. |
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The GXR2 operates on its own Network and the GXR2 itself issues out IP address numbers to all the devices it sees connected to it upon discovery. Discovery is when the GXR2 discovers all the devices connected to it. This happens when the GXR2 is first turned on as well as from the software. In the Wizard after the Client Info page the GXR2 Discovers. In the Open Existing file the GXR2 discovers before it transfers from or to. As the GXR2 discovers the devices, it gives them a unique IP address that it uses to communicate with the devices. The GXR2 as a master should always be 10.100.0.1 |
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Connect to the slave GXR2 expansion port with a PC and power the GXR2 up. Double click the IntelliFile icon on your desktop and select: Step 2: Update Firmware Rediscover and highlight the line with the GXR2. Press Ctrl + Alt + V and a screen should open. One of the available options is 'Restore Factory Settings'. Click the button labeled 'Do It'. Press the 'Do It' button and wait 10 seconds, there will be a notification that restoration is complete. Restart the GXR2 in the configuration for master. |
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All of our keypads work on 330 feet (100 meters) of CAT5.The 12 volt power voltages at the keypad, after 330 feet of CAT5, based on a computer model, are: - Display 7 V
- Contact 6.5 V
- Single 9 V
- The minimum that the keypads need to operate correctly is about 6 V.
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Volume control is independent in linked zones. |
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No, acoustic adjustment is accessible from all the keypads that have displays and the IF3 software. |
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Yes, no additional power supplies or connecting blocks are required. |
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All 8 conductors are used for the System connection from a keypad or iRemote Base to the GXR2. The transmit and receive leads need to be a pair to work at their full potential. |
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Niles uses the 568A standard color code for residential networks. There are two RJ45 connectors on the back of the Keypads, one goes to the GXR2 and the second is for an external IR sensor. RJ45 | 568A | ICS | Niles-IR | 1 | Green/White | TX+ | V+ | 2 | Green | TX- | IR Data IN | 3 | Orange/White | RX+ | GND | 4 | Blue | IR Signal | | 5 | Blue/White | IR GND | Status | 6 | Orange | RX- | | 7 | Brown/White | UI-Power | | 8 | Brown | UI-GND | | |
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No, the master keys are used to select sources. The unused master keys can be used to select any source as well as issue a sequence of commands. I.e. FM, 9, 3, 9 in a Master Key sequence will turn the TM-AM/FM module on and tune it to FM 93.9 (Jazz station in Miami, FL). The iRemote has a special button labeled Zone that allows you to walk thru the house and select the zone you are standing in and control that zone, then switch to the next zone that you are in control that zone. |
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While certain aspects of a program can be created beforehand, the GXR2 auto discovers the source cards and user interfaces that are connected to it. This information is then displayed in the IntelliFile3 programming software. There is no way to tell the GXR2 that you have a particular source card in a particular slot or what keypads are connected.
The wizard is very easy to use and programming a system does not take long and should always be the primary way of configuring a GXR2 system. |
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The IR files created by the IntelliFile3 are NIR files and are located in the IntelliFile3 folder in a sub folder called IR Files. These NIR files are in a text format that depicts the on and off pulses of IR in microseconds. Any one who has any experience working with IR codes will be able to manipulate the IR code with a text program like Notepad or Word. To edit the repeat for instance, open the NIR file with notepad and just delete all the information between the words Repeat, you have just removed the repeat from that IR command. To make an IR code issue more repeats simply copy the IR data and paste it over again. This would double the IR code or make it like an automatic repeat of the IR code. |
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Yes, with the iRemote you can control all zones, one at a time. The iRemote is RF based, uses Zigbee technology and has an operational range of approximately 100 feet. Additional base stations are available to extend the range. |
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Technical support strongly suggests you adhere to the following steps to insure a successful update of your IntelliFile3 software: - If connected, disconnect the IntelliFile3 infrared capture station from your laptop computer.
- Copy the contents of the following folders from your C:IntelliFile3 folder to a new folder on your desktop: 'ICS Files' and 'IR Files'. This will safeguard your customer files and IR code files.
- Uninstall the current version of the IntelliFile3 software on your computer using Windows "Add/ Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
- Delete the IntelliFile3 folder from your C drive.
- Download the latest build of IntelliFile3 to your desktop. It can be found at: http://www.intellicontrol.com/techsupport/intellifile3.htm
- Double click the setup icon on your desktop and follow the installation instructions.
- When installation is complete copy the 'ICS Files' and 'IR Files' you saved to your desktop back into the new IntelliFile3 folder on your C drive.
- Reconnect your IntelliFile3 infrared capture station to your laptop.
Note: When updating the firmware of your system it is imperative that all iPods are disconnected from their respective IM-iPod cards and any components being controlled via a RS-232G are disconnected from their respective gateways. |
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When installing a multiple GXR2 system it is absolutely imperative that all GXR2 units are updated to the same firmware revision before connecting the units and programming the system. The recommended procedure is: - Confirm you have the latest build of the IntelliFile3 software loaded on your computer. The latest build can be downloaded from: http://www.intellicontrol.com/tech_support/
- If necessary, download the latest build and follow the installation instructions to correctly update your software.
- Connect your computer to each GXR2 individually and update the unit's firmware to the latest version.
- After all GXR2 units have been successfully updated power all of them off, connect them together using the appropriate Ethernet cables and power them on in order (i.e. Master, Slave 1, Slave 2, etc.), waiting approximately 15 seconds between powering each unit on.
- Proceed with programming the system.
Note: When updating the firmware of your system it is imperative that all iPods are disconnected from their respective IM-iPod cards and any components being controlled via a RS-232G are disconnected from their respective gateways. |
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This is an indication that at least one of the GXR2 units had been previously connected to a computer and 'discovered' as a Master unit. Once a GXR2 has been designated as a Master unit it must be restored back to its original factory settings in order to re-assign it as a Slave. In order to 'restore' a GXR2 to its original factory settings perform the following steps: - Disconnect the connecting cable between the Master/Slave units.
- Close the System Configuration software and open 'Step 2 Update Firmware'
- After the firmware updater is finished discovering the system components highlight one of the GXR2 units on the list by moving your cursor over its listing and clicking once. The line of information should change color to orange.
- Press the 'Ctrl', 'Alt' and 'V' keys on your computer keyboard. This will open a drop down window in the firmware update screen.
- The second box from the left in the drop down menu is labeled 'Restore Factory Settings'.
- Click the button labeled 'Do It'.
- Repeat this process for the second GXR2.
- Reconnect the two GXR2 units, open the IntelliFile3 programming software (Step 3 - Configure System) and rediscover the system.
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In order to transfer a completed program to or from the GXR2 it is necessary for the IntelliFile3 Infrared Capture Station to be connected to your computer via a USB port. The capture station acts as a software âdongleâ in an effort to prevent unauthorized dealers from obtaining and programming the ICS system. |
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There are two fundamental changes that can occur between visits to a client's home: - The client will alter the system by adding favorites and presets to various sources and
- A newer version of the IntelliFile3 software may be available. For these two reasons we recommend you adhere to the following steps when adding devices to an existing system.
- Connect your computer to the system and perform a 'transfer data from system' upload. Save this file.
- Power off all GXR2 units in the system.
- Connect any new components (i.e. source cards, keypads, etc.)
- If the system contains multiple GXR2 units disconnect them from each other.
- Individually update the firmware in each GXR2 (see FAQ #2).
- After all firmware updates are complete, power all GXR2 units off.
- Reconnect all of the GXR2 units, open the IntelliFile3 programming software (Step 3 - Configure System) and rediscover the system.
- Perform a 'transfer data from system' upload.
- Proceed with any necessary programming.
Note: When updating the firmware of your system it is imperative that all iPods are disconnected from their respective IM-iPod cards and any components being controlled via a RS232G are disconnected from their respective gateways. |
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'Failure to confirm' is an indication that the IntelliFile3 software, while recognizing a specific device is connected to the GXR2, is unable to confirm this connection and update the device's firmware. This message is almost always associated with either the IM-iPod card or the RS-232G gateway. The reason for the 'Failure to confirm' message is that these two devices are, by default, in constant communication with the source they are connected to (i.e. an iPod, Escient music server, etc.). Because of this communication they are unable to accept the firmware 'handshake' from the GXR2 and, consequently, do not get updated. The solution for this is straightforward: - Before performing a firmware update disconnect all iPods on the system from their respective IM-iPod cards and any devices connected to RS232G gateways.
- Proceed with the firmware update.
- Reconnect the sources to their corresponding devices.
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There are certain parameters of a computer that need to be configured properly before you can update the firmware of an ICS system or program it. The parameters that need to be configured are: - The correct IP address must be configured in network settings
- The computer's firewall must either be disabled or IntelliFile3 software must be designated as an exception
- Any wireless networking capability on the computer must be disabled
Step #1 automatically configures the correct IP address in the network settings of the computer. Firewall and wireless network settings must be configured manually. If you are comfortable setting the network configuration of the computer manually it is not necessary to use Step #1. Otherwise, simply click Step#1 and allow the IntelliFile3 software to automatically configure the correct network settings for updates and programming. Upon completion of programming, selecting Step#4 will automatically return the computer to its original network settings. |
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IntelliControl ICS (Integrated Control Solutions) is the first modular multizone audio system that provides you with all the popular sources like XM® and Sirius® Satellite Radio, an iPOD® interface, an AM/FM tuner and legacy audio source interface. It has a wide variety of user interfaces (including; keypads, touch screens, and the unique iRemote® hand held 2-way wireless RF system control remote - all with complete metadata for idea user feedback), you will be amazed at just how easy it is to enjoy your favorite program material and to control it all at a glance. |
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The IntelliControl ICS system requires professional installation and is only available through factory direct authorized Niles dealers. |
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Since 1978, Niles has been the world leader in the development and manufacturing of custom installed audio/video components and accessories for the home. Niles products, when installed by a professional custom installer, provide elegant solutions that optimize a system's performance while blending with a room's décor. Niles products create the magic that enables you to enjoy and control your home theater system from anywhere inside or outside your home. |
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