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The following procedure will help you determine if the component you are using is has
“A/B” codes:
1. Standing in front of the component, issue the “Power” command to turn it on. This will
theoretically issue the “A” version of the “Power” command.
2. Next, completely cover the front of the remote with your hand so that the next
command you issue will be blocked.
3. With your hand covering the front of the remote, issue the “Power” command again.
This command will theoretically be the “B” version, and should not be allowed to
reach the component. The component should remain “On”.
4. Remove your hand and issue the “Power” command again. This will once again issue
the “A” version of the code to the component. If the component does not turn “Off”
(because it has received two “A” version codes in a row) the codes may be “A/B”.
5. Issuing the “Power” command yet again should turn the unit “Off”. This would allow
the component to receive its “B” version “Power” command, and enable it to work
properly.
Repeat this procedure with a couple of different commands to be sure. Only allow the
product to receive every-other command. If you are convinced the product you are using
has “A/B” codes, call Niles Technical Support at 1(800)289-4434 for assistance.
Testing Components for Automation Conflicts
All components must be tested to ensure that their operation does not conflict with the
goal of automating the system. Try to detect IR codes that have two functions. Sometimes
this could help you automate the system (i.e. a direct IR command for a particular input
also turns the unit on. This feature is common with some Marantz and Sony receivers).
In some instances, however, they defeat automation (i.e. ADA manufactures a preamp in
which the “Mute” command mutes the preamp, but does not unmute it. A second touch of
the “Mute” key turns the preamp off).
Testing Components for Sync Method
Each component must be “Sync Tested” to determine if it will correctly signal the
IntelliControl that it is on or off, using the sync method specified. You cannot assume that
a sync method will work properly. The following notes will alert you to common sync
problems encountered in the field.
Important! Every component which uses an IR command to turn on or off needs to be
synced to the IntelliControl, and sync tested for reliability.
It is a common mistake to omit sync for a component which uses two separate IR
commands – one command to turn “On”, and a different command to turn “Off”. Without
sync, the IntelliControl will not know that an “Off” command is necessary when the
“System Off” Key is pressed, and the component will not be shut off. Additionally, an
unnecessary delay of 2 seconds will occur every time that component is selected with its
labeled Master Key, even when the system is already on.