Niles Audio ZR-6 manual Adding Additional Keypads to a Zone, Niles ZR-KE Keypad Expander

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS

ADDING ADDITIONAL KEYPADS TO A ZONE

OVERVIEW

Any zone of the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be expanded to contain up to three keypads. This is ideal for large rooms, bedrooms, and outdoor applications.

NILES ZR-KE KEYPAD EXPANDER

The optional Niles ZR-KE Keypad Expander (FG01494) enables the use of up to three keypads per zone. An RJ-45 terminated CAT-5 cable from a ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver keypad port is connected to the input of the ZR-KE. The three keypads are then connected to the outputs of the ZR-KE using CAT-5 cable. One ZR-KE can be used for each zone, including any Slave zones when multiple ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers are used to expand the number of system zones.

KEYPAD POWER VALUE (KPV)

When a large number of keypads are used in a system, additional power may be required to power the keypads. An optional power supply (Niles 12VDC Universal Wall Adaptor FG01035) connects to the ZR-KE to supply this additional power, if necessary. To determine if the keypads require additional power, calculate the keypad power value (KPV) by adding the point values of all keypads connected to each chassis.

A single ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver Chassis will supply power up to a total KPV of 30 points. Exceeding this KPV will compromise operation of the MultiZone Receiver and/or keypads.

CALCULATION TABLE

ZR-6

FOR KPV

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solo-6IR

1 point

POWERS UP TO

NUMERIC-6P

1 point

A TOTAL KPV OF

Solo-6MD

3 points

30 POINTS**

TS-Pro

5 points

 

 

 

 

**Keypads connected to a ZR-KE keypad expander utilizing

an external power supply are not included in the KPV calculation.

Figure 8. ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver with 3 keypads in zone

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Contents ZR-6 Niles Audio Corporation 1-800-BUY-HIFI Congratulations BOX ContentsIntroduction Table of Contents Introduction Source for background music while entertaining Features and BenefitsLevel. Doorbell chimes require the DBI-1 Doorbell Interface System Parts Guide ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Front PanelZR-6 Multizone Receiver Programming Panel ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Rear Panel 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28System Parts Guide Playing device TS-PRO Color Touchscreen Controller Sold SeparatelyControl screens for the connected sources Room namingSOLO-6MD WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold Separately Played sourceIs on Accessory Keypad FG01442SOLO-6IR WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold Separately ZR-6 MultiZone ReceiverLast KEY Returns to the previous channel 8L Learning Remote Control Included Menu Button Displays a menu for the selected source deviceSystem Wiring Diagrams STAND-ALONE ZR-6 Multizone ReceiverStand-Alone ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver Control Connection Balanced Video OutputAdding a VS-6 for video distribution Keypads Expansion PortsSource Device Control External ControlOn Next Expanding to 18 zones. Slave #1 ZR-6 detailed Expanding to 18 zones. Slave #2 ZR-6 detailed IR Control Input Home Theater SyncConnecting an external RS-232 control system RS-232 PortNiles ZR-KE Keypad Expander Keypad Power Value KPVAdding Additional Keypads to a Zone 12V Trigger Output Adding AN External Amplifier T0 Zone 4, 5Preamplifier Outputs System Paging Doorbell PagingSystem Installation ZR-6 Multizone Receiver System InstallationConnect the Niles IR Microflashers Connect the External Power AmplifiersConnect the Loudspeakers Connect a High Output FlasherConnect the AM and FM Antennas Connect the KeypadsConnect the Slave ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Connect the 12V OutputsConnect the External Controller Connect the Main Power CableConnect the HT Home Theater Sync if Needed IR InputChoose a Mounting Location Keypad InstallationGuidelines SOLO-6IRInstall the SOLO-6IR Master Keys SOLO-6MDNUMERIC-6P Install the Keypads Into Junction BoxesInstalling Keypads in WET Areas Connect the CAT-5 Cable to the KeypadTouchscreen Installation TS-PROTech TIP System ConfigurationConfiguring the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Party or Whole House Mode PagingDisplay Mode VolumeMaximum Volume Level Zone 6 PRE-OUT Zone 4 PRE-OUTZone 5 PRE-OUT This must be confi gured on each slave as well as the masterErasing Tuner Preset Information Naming the Source DevicesProgramming Source Device IR Command Codes IR ProgrammingAll zones should be off before entering programming mode ConsiderationsProgramming SOLO-6MD and SOLO-6IR Command Code Mapping Chart Device Code Button on Keypad DVD Programming TS-PRO Command Code Mapping Chart DVR SAT TV Programming R-8L IR Command Code Mapping Chart Fixed Device CodesStoring IR Commands in VS-6/LIBRARY To Learn Source Device CommandsStoring IR Commands in Library Be PlayIR Program Editing and Erasing Editing or Erasing Individual IR CommandsTo edit or erase the Power On Command Building IR Sequences for Source DevicesDisplay will show Erase ALL IR+SEQ SRC 3 -/NO +/YES Erasing Individual Device SequencesErasing IR and Sequence Programming for ALL Sources Updating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Firmware System ARCHIVING/UPDATINGArchiving and or Updating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver To Store Presets in the Tuner System SettingsSetting UP the AM/FM Tuner Zone Turn on Volume Level Setting UP the Zone KeypadsSource Device Level Adjustment Bass AdjustmentSOLO-6MD Keypad Treble AdjustmentKeypad Setup IR Sensor ON/OFFKeypad Configuration Audio SettingsDisplay Settings Release the button when the confi guration screen appearsLast Volume or Pre Set Volume Source Level AdjustmentZone TURN-ON Volume Press Play/Pause/Select to store the new settingDisplay Settings Keypad SetupAudio Settings TS-PRO TouchscreenVirtual Room Timeout Radio Preset NamesSaving a Preset Radio Station Custom Image DisplayScreen Calibration Keypad ConfigurationSource Level Adjustment Custom Image DisplayProgramming the Remote Zone TURN-ON VolumeTo set the zone turn-on volume Room NamesInstalling the Batteries Programming the R-8L HAND-HELD Learning Remote ControlConfiguring the TV and AUX Devices Searching for a CodeProgramming Sources 2, 3, 4, 5, PrecautionsIf the R-8L remote was set up using the procedure from Programming a Learning ButtonProgramming a Sequence Restoring ALL Button Functions To Factory SettingsErasing a Single Learned Button Operating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver From the SOLO-6IR KeypadMiscellaneous From a SOLO-6IR with NUMERIC-6P Accessory KeypadNUMERIC-6P Accessory Keypad Additional Radio FunctionsSelecting a Source When a source’s Now Playing screen is displayed, the VolFrom the SOLO-6MD Keypad Remains for 3 seconds after the key is releasedDirect Tuning a Radio Station Soft keys toIf necessary, press All menu items that don’t begin with a letter, e.g TearsParty WHOLE-HOUSE Mode Press-and-hold the Off key to turn the entire system off From the TS-PRO TouchscreenOperating a Listening Zone Play Sources From the R-8L Learning Remote ControlPlay the AM/FM Tuner Problem TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SolutionLED does not blink when you press a key Zone does not turn on when in the Party ModeZone does not turn on when in the Paging Mode LED blinks one long blink while in Setup modeZR-6 Error Codes LCD Panel MessageSpecifications RS-232 Control Protocols Control Command StringsHardware Configuration Communication ParametersTransport command Command zsc,3,01cr selects the tuner in zoneCommand Indicates the command type sourceZnc = zone command Syc = system command Zsc = zone specific commandRecord 144 Shuffle Group Disc Favorites 126 Down 127 Codes for ZR-6 Specific CommandsCommand supports hold function Appendix a Source Device Screen Library Niles Audio Corporation 1-800-BUY-HIFI Appendix a Source Device Screen Library Appendix a Source Device Screen Library Appendix a Source Device Screen Library Appendix a Source Device Screen Library Appendix a Source Device Screen Library Appendix a Source Device Screen Library Appendix a Source Device Screen Library IR Programming Worksheets Stored IR Sequence RadioStored IR Sequence Source Stored IR Commands Source Niles Remote Source Function ButtonIR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets Stored IR Commands Library Source FunctionStored IR Commands Library 2/VS-6 100101 L e s a u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n
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ZR-6 specifications

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