ZR-6
 Niles Audio Corporation 1-800-BUY-HIFI
 Introduction
BOX Contents
Congratulations
 Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Level. Doorbell chimes require the DBI-1 Doorbell Interface
Features and Benefits
Source for background music while entertaining
 ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Front Panel
System Parts Guide
 ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Programming Panel
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ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Rear Panel
 System Parts Guide
 Control screens for the connected sources
TS-PRO Color Touchscreen Controller Sold Separately
Playing device
Room naming
 Played source
SOLO-6MD WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold Separately
 SOLO-6IR WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold Separately
Accessory Keypad FG01442
Is on
ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver
 Last KEY Returns to the previous channel
 Menu Button Displays a menu for the selected source device
8L Learning Remote Control Included
 STAND-ALONE ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
System Wiring Diagrams
 Stand-Alone ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver
 Balanced Video Output
Control Connection
 Adding a VS-6 for video distribution
 Source Device Control
Expansion Ports
Keypads
External Control
 On Next
 Expanding to 18 zones. Slave #1 ZR-6 detailed
 Expanding to 18 zones. Slave #2 ZR-6 detailed
 Home Theater Sync
IR Control Input
 RS-232 Port
Connecting an external RS-232 control system
 Adding Additional Keypads to a Zone
Keypad Power Value KPV
Niles ZR-KE Keypad Expander
 Preamplifier Outputs
Adding AN External Amplifier T0 Zone 4, 5
12V Trigger Output
 Doorbell Paging
System Paging
 ZR-6 Multizone Receiver System Installation
System Installation
 Connect the Loudspeakers
Connect the External Power Amplifiers
Connect the Niles IR Microflashers
Connect a High Output Flasher
 Connect the Slave ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
Connect the Keypads
Connect the AM and FM Antennas
Connect the 12V Outputs
 Connect the HT Home Theater Sync if Needed
Connect the Main Power Cable
Connect the External Controller
IR Input
 Guidelines
Keypad Installation
Choose a Mounting Location
SOLO-6IR
 SOLO-6MD
Install the SOLO-6IR Master Keys
 Installing Keypads in WET Areas
Install the Keypads Into Junction Boxes
NUMERIC-6P
Connect the CAT-5 Cable to the Keypad
 TS-PRO
Touchscreen Installation
 Configuring the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
System Configuration
Tech TIP
 Paging
Party or Whole House Mode
 Maximum Volume Level
Mode Volume
Display
 Zone 5 PRE-OUT
Zone 4 PRE-OUT
Zone 6 PRE-OUT
This must be confi gured on each slave as well as the master
 Naming the Source Devices
Erasing Tuner Preset Information
 IR Programming
Programming Source Device IR Command Codes
 Considerations
All zones should be off before entering programming mode
 Programming 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 Chart
 Storing IR Commands in Library
To Learn Source Device Commands
Storing IR Commands in VS-6/LIBRARY
Be Play
 To edit or erase the Power On Command
Editing or Erasing Individual IR Commands
IR Program Editing and Erasing
Building IR Sequences for Source Devices
 Erasing IR and Sequence Programming for ALL Sources
Erasing Individual Device Sequences
Display will show Erase ALL IR+SEQ SRC 3 -/NO +/YES
 Archiving and or Updating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
System ARCHIVING/UPDATING
Updating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Firmware
 Setting UP the AM/FM Tuner
System Settings
To Store Presets in the Tuner
 Source Device Level Adjustment
Setting UP the Zone Keypads
Zone Turn on Volume Level
Bass Adjustment
 Keypad Setup
Treble Adjustment
SOLO-6MD Keypad
IR Sensor ON/OFF
 Display Settings
Audio Settings
Keypad Configuration
Release the button when the confi guration screen appears
 Zone TURN-ON Volume
Source Level Adjustment
Last Volume or Pre Set Volume
Press Play/Pause/Select to store the new setting
 Audio Settings
Keypad Setup
Display Settings
TS-PRO Touchscreen
 Saving a Preset Radio Station
Radio Preset Names
Virtual Room Timeout
Custom Image Display
 Source Level Adjustment
Keypad Configuration
Screen Calibration
Custom Image Display
 To set the zone turn-on volume
Zone TURN-ON Volume
Programming the Remote
Room Names
 Configuring the TV and AUX Devices
Programming the R-8L HAND-HELD Learning Remote Control
Installing the Batteries
Searching for a Code
 If the R-8L remote was set up using the procedure from
Precautions
Programming Sources 2, 3, 4, 5,
Programming a Learning Button
 Erasing a Single Learned Button
Restoring ALL Button Functions To Factory Settings
Programming a Sequence
 From the SOLO-6IR Keypad
Operating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
 NUMERIC-6P Accessory Keypad
From a SOLO-6IR with NUMERIC-6P Accessory Keypad
Miscellaneous
Additional Radio Functions
 From the SOLO-6MD Keypad
When a source’s Now Playing screen is displayed, the Vol
Selecting a Source
Remains for 3 seconds after the key is released
 Soft keys to
Direct Tuning a Radio Station
 All menu items that don’t begin with a letter, e.g Tears
If necessary, press
 Party WHOLE-HOUSE Mode
 Operating a Listening Zone
From the TS-PRO Touchscreen
Press-and-hold the Off key to turn the entire system off
 Play the AM/FM Tuner
From the R-8L Learning Remote Control
Play Sources
 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
 Zone does not turn on when in the Paging Mode
Zone does not turn on when in the Party Mode
LED does not blink when you press a key
LED blinks one long blink while in Setup mode
 LCD Panel Message
ZR-6 Error Codes
 Specifications
 Hardware Configuration
Control Command Strings
RS-232 Control Protocols
Communication Parameters
 Command
Command zsc,3,01cr selects the tuner in zone
Transport command
Indicates the command type source
 Syc = system command Zsc = zone specific command
Znc = zone command
 Command supports hold function
Codes for ZR-6 Specific Commands
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 Stored IR Sequence Radio
IR Programming Worksheets
 Stored IR Sequence Source
 Niles Remote Source Function Button
Stored IR Commands Source
 IR Programming Worksheets
 IR Programming Worksheets
 IR Programming Worksheets
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 IR Programming Worksheets
 IR Programming Worksheets
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 Source Function
Stored IR Commands Library
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Stored IR Commands Library 2/VS-6
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