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17)AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS — For connecting the supplied AM and FM antennas.

18)PAGING INPUT — Connects to a compatible telephone system, intercom system and/or a doorbell (see FIGURE 10).

19)VIDEO SYNC INPUTS — Determines on/off status of connected video device by detecting presence of a video signal.

20)RS-232 PORT — A 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack is used to provide RS-232 serial communication so the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be monitored and controlled by an external control system.

21)VOLTAGE SYNC INPUTS — Determine the on/off status of connected source devices by detecting the presence of a trigger voltage between 3V and 30V, AC or DC.

22)KEYPAD PORTS — Six zone-specifi c RJ-45 jacks are used to connect the keypads with CAT-5 cable.

23)EXPANSION PORTS — Two RJ-45 jacks are used to connect the Master MultiZone Receiver to the Slave MultiZone Receivers using CAT-5 cable.

24)MICROFLASHER® OUTPUTS — Five 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks are used to connect the optional Niles MicroFlashers (FG01019) to control the source devices.

25)HIGH OUTPUT FLASHER — A single 3.5 mm mini-jack is used to connect an optional Niles IRB1 High Output IR Flasher (FG01023) to control multiple devices from a single fl asher.

26)GLOBAL 12V TRIGGER OUTPUT — A single 3.5 mm mini-jack is used to provide a 12V DC trigger to automate the power turn-on and turn-off of connected devices such as a Niles AC-3 Voltage-triggered AC Power Strip (FG00242).

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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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