Niles Audio ZR-6 Connect the HT Home Theater Sync if Needed, Connect the External Controller

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SYSTEM INSTALLATION

ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER SYSTEM INSTALLATION

CONNECT THE HT (HOME THEATER) SYNC IF NEEDED

If the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver Kit is going to share audio source components with a separate home theater system, it is important to use the HT (home theater) sync. A voltage signal from the home theater receiver allows the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver to know that the home theater receiver is on and may be utilizing connected sources. The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver will not go into standby, even if all of its zones are shut off, until this voltage signal is no longer present. Use a 3.5 mm stereo plug (FG01019). One end connects to the HT Sync port on the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver, the other end to a trigger output (or similar) on the home theater receiver. If a trigger output is not available on the home theater receiver, an alternate Niles CS12V Current Sensing 12V Trigger (FG01173) may be used. When the power cord of the home theater receiver is connected to the current sensing outlet on the CS12V and the receiver is turned on, the CS12V sees the additional current draw and sends out a 12V trigger.

CONNECT THE EXTERNAL CONTROLLER

The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be externally controlled in two ways: RS-232 and/or IR.

RS-232

The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with two-way RS-232 serial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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communication. This allows the receiver to be monitored and controlled by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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an external control system such as the Niles iC2 (FG01342). The RS-232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

port uses a 3.5 mm stereo jack with standard TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

confi guration of Transmit, Receive, and Ground (Figure 16). The RS-232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

control command protocols for the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver are located in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the RS-232 Control Protocols section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be controlled by a programmable/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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learning IR remote control system. Connect a Niles IR sensor (several

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 16. 3.5 mm Stereo Plug

models available separately) to receive the IR signals from the IR remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

control to the Global IR input. The discrete IR control codes for the ZR-6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MultiZone Receiver are available in several formats. See www.nilesaudio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

com/techsupport.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECT THE MAIN POWER CABLE

The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with an IEC Cable Connector. A supplied, removable power cable is attached to this two-pin Power Connector and then plugged into an AC wall outlet. This is the AC power disconnect for the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver and should remain accessible during use. A high quality surge suppression device is recommended to protect the equipment from potentially harmful power surges and spikes.

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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 TS-PRO Color Touchscreen Controller Sold Separately Control screens for the connected sourcesPlaying device Room namingSOLO-6MD WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold Separately Played sourceAccessory Keypad FG01442 SOLO-6IR WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold SeparatelyIs on 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 Expansion Ports Source Device ControlKeypads 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 External Power Amplifiers Connect the LoudspeakersConnect the Niles IR Microflashers Connect a High Output FlasherConnect the Keypads Connect the Slave ZR-6 Multizone ReceiverConnect the AM and FM Antennas Connect the 12V OutputsConnect the Main Power Cable Connect the HT Home Theater Sync if NeededConnect the External Controller IR InputKeypad Installation GuidelinesChoose a Mounting Location SOLO-6IRInstall the SOLO-6IR Master Keys SOLO-6MDInstall the Keypads Into Junction Boxes Installing Keypads in WET AreasNUMERIC-6P 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 4 PRE-OUT Zone 5 PRE-OUTZone 6 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 CodesTo Learn Source Device Commands Storing IR Commands in LibraryStoring IR Commands in VS-6/LIBRARY Be PlayEditing or Erasing Individual IR Commands To edit or erase the Power On CommandIR Program Editing and Erasing 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 Setting UP the Zone Keypads Source Device Level AdjustmentZone Turn on Volume Level Bass AdjustmentTreble Adjustment Keypad SetupSOLO-6MD Keypad IR Sensor ON/OFFAudio Settings Display SettingsKeypad Configuration Release the button when the confi guration screen appearsSource Level Adjustment Zone TURN-ON VolumeLast Volume or Pre Set Volume Press Play/Pause/Select to store the new settingKeypad Setup Audio SettingsDisplay Settings TS-PRO TouchscreenRadio Preset Names Saving a Preset Radio StationVirtual Room Timeout Custom Image DisplayKeypad Configuration Source Level AdjustmentScreen Calibration Custom Image DisplayZone TURN-ON Volume To set the zone turn-on volumeProgramming the Remote Room NamesProgramming the R-8L HAND-HELD Learning Remote Control Configuring the TV and AUX DevicesInstalling the Batteries Searching for a CodePrecautions If the R-8L remote was set up using the procedure fromProgramming Sources 2, 3, 4, 5, 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 KeypadFrom a SOLO-6IR with NUMERIC-6P Accessory Keypad NUMERIC-6P Accessory KeypadMiscellaneous Additional Radio FunctionsWhen a source’s Now Playing screen is displayed, the Vol From the SOLO-6MD KeypadSelecting a Source 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 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem SolutionZone does not turn on when in the Party Mode Zone does not turn on when in the Paging ModeLED does not blink when you press a key LED blinks one long blink while in Setup modeZR-6 Error Codes LCD Panel MessageSpecifications Control Command Strings Hardware ConfigurationRS-232 Control Protocols Communication ParametersCommand zsc,3,01cr selects the tuner in zone CommandTransport command 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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In summary, the Niles Audio ZR-6 is a versatile multi-zone audio distribution amplifier that brings together powerful amplification, flexible connectivity, and user-friendly controls. With its advanced technologies and robust features, it stands as an exceptional choice for anyone looking to enhance their home audio experience.
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