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