Niles Audio ZR-6 Source Level Adjustment, Zone TURN-ON Volume, Last Volume or Pre Set Volume

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SYSTEM SETTINGS

SETTING UP THE ZONE KEYPADS

2.Press the Vol + and Vol – keys to scroll through and highlight one of the three functions: IR Sensor On/Off, Source Level, or Turn On Volume.

3.Press the Play/Pause/Select key to select the highlighted option.

IR SENSOR ON/OFF

The keypad’s built-in IR sensor can be deactivated to prevent IR control issues, such as when the keypad is exposed to direct sunlight. To turn the IR Sensor on and off:

1.Select IR Sensor On/Off from the Confi guration menu. The IR settings menu will appear. The Back soft key returns to the previous menu. The Exit soft key exits all menus and returns to the "Now Playing" screen.

2.Press the < and > keys to toggle the IR sensor on and off.

SOURCE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Often, source devices will have different volume output levels. The Solo-6MD includes an adjustment to match the volume levels of the connected source devices so when a source is changed the volume level stays constant. This volume level adjustment is global and must be performed in only one zone. To set the zone Source Device Levels:

1.Select Source Level from the Confi guration menu. The Source Level menu will appear. The Back soft key returns to the previous menu. The Exit soft key exits all

menus and returns to the Now Playing screen.

2.Press the Vol + and Vol – keys to scroll through and highlight the connected source device.

3.Press the Play/Pause/Select key to select the highlighted source device in the zone. It will start playing at the reference volume level.

4.Press the < or > keys to raise or lower the volume level of the selected source device. The adjustment range is 0 to +7 for each source device.

ZONE TURN-ON VOLUME

By default, each zone will turn on at the last played volume level. Initially, this level is set to 60. If preferred, each zone can be confi gured to always turn on at the same volume level, regardless of the last played volume. The most commonly used source device should be playing in the zone. To set the Zone Turn-on Volume Level:

1.Select Turn On Volume from the Confi guration menu. The Turn On Volume menu will appear. The Back soft key returns to the previous menu. The Exit soft key exits all menus and returns to the Now Playing screen.

2.Press the Vol + and Vol – keys to scroll through and highlight one of the options:

Last Volume or Pre Set Volume.

3.When Pre Set Volume is selected, a bar graph appears showing the current volume level. Press the < or > keys to raise or lower the turn-on volume level in the zone.

4.Press Play/Pause/Select to store the new setting.

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Contents ZR-6 Niles Audio Corporation 1-800-BUY-HIFI BOX Contents IntroductionCongratulations Table of Contents Introduction Features and Benefits Level. Doorbell chimes require the DBI-1 Doorbell InterfaceSource for background music while entertaining ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Front Panel System Parts GuideZR-6 Multizone Receiver Programming Panel 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Rear PanelSystem Parts Guide Control screens for the connected sources TS-PRO Color Touchscreen Controller Sold SeparatelyPlaying device Room namingPlayed source SOLO-6MD WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold SeparatelySOLO-6IR WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold Separately Accessory Keypad FG01442Is on ZR-6 MultiZone ReceiverLast KEY Returns to the previous channel Menu Button Displays a menu for the selected source device 8L Learning Remote Control IncludedSTAND-ALONE ZR-6 Multizone Receiver System Wiring DiagramsStand-Alone ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver Balanced Video Output Control ConnectionAdding a VS-6 for video distribution Source Device Control Expansion PortsKeypads External ControlOn Next Expanding to 18 zones. Slave #1 ZR-6 detailed Expanding to 18 zones. Slave #2 ZR-6 detailed Home Theater Sync IR Control InputRS-232 Port Connecting an external RS-232 control systemKeypad Power Value KPV Adding Additional Keypads to a ZoneNiles ZR-KE Keypad Expander Adding AN External Amplifier T0 Zone 4, 5 Preamplifier Outputs12V Trigger Output Doorbell Paging System PagingZR-6 Multizone Receiver System Installation System InstallationConnect the Loudspeakers Connect the External Power AmplifiersConnect the Niles IR Microflashers Connect a High Output FlasherConnect the Slave ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Connect the KeypadsConnect the AM and FM Antennas Connect the 12V OutputsConnect the HT Home Theater Sync if Needed Connect the Main Power CableConnect the External Controller IR InputGuidelines Keypad InstallationChoose a Mounting Location SOLO-6IRSOLO-6MD Install the SOLO-6IR Master KeysInstalling Keypads in WET Areas Install the Keypads Into Junction BoxesNUMERIC-6P Connect the CAT-5 Cable to the KeypadTS-PRO Touchscreen InstallationSystem Configuration Configuring the ZR-6 Multizone ReceiverTech TIP Paging Party or Whole House ModeMode Volume Maximum Volume LevelDisplay Zone 5 PRE-OUT Zone 4 PRE-OUTZone 6 PRE-OUT This must be confi gured on each slave as well as the masterNaming the Source Devices Erasing Tuner Preset InformationIR Programming Programming Source Device IR Command CodesConsiderations All zones should be off before entering programming modeProgramming 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 Fixed Device Codes Programming R-8L IR Command Code Mapping ChartStoring IR Commands in Library To Learn Source Device CommandsStoring IR Commands in VS-6/LIBRARY Be PlayTo edit or erase the Power On Command Editing or Erasing Individual IR CommandsIR Program Editing and Erasing Building IR Sequences for Source DevicesErasing Individual Device Sequences Erasing IR and Sequence Programming for ALL SourcesDisplay will show Erase ALL IR+SEQ SRC 3 -/NO +/YES System ARCHIVING/UPDATING Archiving and or Updating the ZR-6 Multizone ReceiverUpdating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Firmware System Settings Setting UP the AM/FM TunerTo Store Presets in the Tuner Source Device Level Adjustment Setting UP the Zone KeypadsZone Turn on Volume Level Bass AdjustmentKeypad Setup Treble AdjustmentSOLO-6MD Keypad IR Sensor ON/OFFDisplay Settings Audio SettingsKeypad Configuration Release the button when the confi guration screen appearsZone TURN-ON Volume Source Level AdjustmentLast Volume or Pre Set Volume Press Play/Pause/Select to store the new settingAudio Settings Keypad SetupDisplay Settings TS-PRO TouchscreenSaving a Preset Radio Station Radio Preset NamesVirtual Room Timeout Custom Image DisplaySource Level Adjustment Keypad ConfigurationScreen Calibration Custom Image DisplayTo set the zone turn-on volume Zone TURN-ON VolumeProgramming the Remote Room NamesConfiguring the TV and AUX Devices Programming the R-8L HAND-HELD Learning Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries Searching for a CodeIf the R-8L remote was set up using the procedure from PrecautionsProgramming Sources 2, 3, 4, 5, Programming a Learning ButtonRestoring ALL Button Functions To Factory Settings Erasing a Single Learned ButtonProgramming a Sequence From the SOLO-6IR Keypad Operating the ZR-6 Multizone ReceiverNUMERIC-6P Accessory Keypad From a SOLO-6IR with NUMERIC-6P Accessory KeypadMiscellaneous Additional Radio FunctionsFrom the SOLO-6MD Keypad When a source’s Now Playing screen is displayed, the VolSelecting a Source Remains for 3 seconds after the key is releasedSoft keys to Direct Tuning a Radio StationAll menu items that don’t begin with a letter, e.g Tears If necessary, pressParty WHOLE-HOUSE Mode From the TS-PRO Touchscreen Operating a Listening ZonePress-and-hold the Off key to turn the entire system off From the R-8L Learning Remote Control Play the AM/FM TunerPlay Sources Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem SolutionZone does not turn on when in the Paging Mode Zone does not turn on when in the Party ModeLED does not blink when you press a key LED blinks one long blink while in Setup modeLCD Panel Message ZR-6 Error CodesSpecifications Hardware Configuration Control Command StringsRS-232 Control Protocols Communication ParametersCommand Command zsc,3,01cr selects the tuner in zoneTransport command Indicates the command type sourceSyc = system command Zsc = zone specific command Znc = zone commandCodes for ZR-6 Specific Commands Command supports hold functionRecord 144 Shuffle Group Disc Favorites 126 Down 127 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 Stored IR Sequence Radio IR Programming WorksheetsStored IR Sequence Source Niles Remote Source Function Button Stored IR Commands SourceIR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets IR Programming Worksheets Source Function Stored IR Commands Library100 Stored IR Commands Library 2/VS-6101 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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