Niles Audio ZR-6 manual Other Source Functions, Party WHOLE-HOUSE Mode

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OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER

FROM THE SOLO-6MD KEYPAD

OTHER SOURCE FUNCTIONS

1.When a source is playing in the zone, the appropriate “Now Playing” screen will be displayed.

2.Pressing any of the function keys on the Solo-6MD keypad will issue the IR command programmed for the respective key.

3.If the selected source input has not been confi gured for a source (see Naming Sources), the “Source Not Present” screen will be displayed.

4.The Solo-6MD keypad supports direct tuning on certain third-party devices such as satellite TV and cable boxes, satellite radio tuners, TV tuners and HDTV tuners. The source device’s IR

commands for the direct tuning numbers must be learned into the ZR-6 for this feature to function. When a device supports direct tuning, the soft button on the right will be labeled “123…”. Press this button to access the direct tuning page

5.Press the Up Arrow and the Down Arrow to scroll the highlighted number. Scrolling up from 1 displays 2. Scrolling down from 1 displays 0. There is a blank space between the 9 and the 0.

6.Press the Right Arrow to move the cursor to the right. Press the Left Arrow to move the cursor to the left. Press Select when the desired channel is displayed. The ZR-6 will issue a sequence of IR commands to tune the device to the selected channel.

PARTY (WHOLE-HOUSE) MODE

1.Press-and-hold either the Radio key or the iPod key on any installed keypad to turn on the radio or iPod in all enabled zones (see “Party Mode” in the Configuration section). Each zone will react as if the source key was pressed in that particular zone.

2.When selecting a source from the source menu, press-

and-hold the Play/Pause/Select key to activate the Party mode for the selected source.

3.Press-and-hold the Off key to turn off the entire system (all zones).

MISCELLANEOUS

1.During a page, the Niles logo key will blink if the zone is enabled to receive a page.

2.Should the ZR-6

MultiZone Receiver experience a fault (overheating, speaker short, etc.) “Fault Detected” will be displayed. The zone may or may not continue to

play music, depending on the type of fault detected. The front display on the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver will provide more detailed information (see the Troubleshooting section).

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Contents ZR-6 Niles Audio Corporation 1-800-BUY-HIFI Introduction BOX ContentsCongratulations Table of Contents Introduction Level. Doorbell chimes require the DBI-1 Doorbell Interface Features and BenefitsSource for background music while entertaining 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 PortAdding Additional Keypads to a Zone Keypad Power Value KPVNiles ZR-KE Keypad Expander Preamplifier Outputs Adding AN External Amplifier T0 Zone 4, 512V Trigger Output 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-PROConfiguring the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver System ConfigurationTech TIP Party or Whole House Mode PagingMaximum Volume Level Mode VolumeDisplay 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 DevicesErasing IR and Sequence Programming for ALL Sources Erasing Individual Device SequencesDisplay will show Erase ALL IR+SEQ SRC 3 -/NO +/YES Archiving and or Updating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver System ARCHIVING/UPDATINGUpdating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Firmware Setting UP the AM/FM Tuner System SettingsTo Store Presets in the 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 ButtonErasing a Single Learned Button Restoring ALL Button Functions To Factory SettingsProgramming a Sequence 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 Operating a Listening Zone From the TS-PRO TouchscreenPress-and-hold the Off key to turn the entire system off Play the AM/FM Tuner From the R-8L Learning Remote ControlPlay Sources 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 commandCommand supports hold function Codes for ZR-6 Specific CommandsRecord 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 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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