Niles Audio ZR-4630s manual Component Compatibility, Infrared Command Compatibility

COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY

Infrared Command Compatibility

IR control testing was conducted on many equipment brands to determine their compatibility with the ZR-4630. Typical A/V source components (i.e., CD, DVD, DSS, Cable Boxes, etc.) from each brand were chosen for the test. All brands listed below passed the test.

Adcom	JVC	Motorola	Rotel
APEX	Kenwood	NAD Electronics	Samsung
B&K	Krell	Nakamichi	Scientific Atlanta
Denon	Lexicon	Niles	Sharp
Echo Star	Lightolier	Onkyo	Sherwood
Escient	Magnavox	Panasonic	Sony
Go Video	Marantz	Parasound	Technics
Harman Kardon	McIntosh	Philips	Toshiba
Hitachi	Meridian	Pioneer	Yamaha
Hughes	Mitsubishi	RCA	Zenith

Important Note: Use this list only as a starting point. All the components for every brand listed were not avail- able at the time of testing. To avoid unforeseen incompatibilities, Niles recommends always testing components you have not yet used with a ZR-4630 prior to specifying them in your installation.

Testing for a Possible IR Command Conflict

When using a Niles IRB-1 High Output Flasher, there are rare instances when the same IR command will oper- ate more than one source component. This prevents the proper operation of another IR-controlled component when the two are installed in the same system because the press of a single remote button causes both compo- nents to respond. Rare as this situation is, when working with unfamiliar equipment or two products that you have never combined in the same system, it is advisable to first test how these components interact with each other.

To test for this type of conflict, take all the remotes in the system (following the example above with six compo- nents, you would need to test all six remotes) and issue every command you will be programming in the keypads. Expose all components to each command, and make sure that only the appropriate component responds.

Solving the IR Command Conflict if Present

Remember that conflicts of this nature are rare. However, if you find yourself in this situation, contact the man- ufacturer to ask if they are aware of the problem and if they have a solution. Perhaps they now have a differ- ent remote, or there may be a chip upgrade for the product.

If the manufacturers do not have a solution, the problem may be resolved by using a Niles MicroFlasher™ instead of IRB-1 High Output Flasher. In cases where neither solution works, advise the client of the situation and explain that it is necessary to substitute the component.

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