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
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
TS-PRO Color Touchscreen Controller Sold Separately
Control screens for the connected sources
Playing device
Room naming
SOLO-6MD WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold Separately
Played source
Accessory Keypad FG01442
SOLO-6IR WEATHER-RESISTANT Master Keypad Sold Separately
Is on
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
Expansion Ports
Source Device Control
Keypads
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
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
System Paging
Doorbell Paging
System Installation
ZR-6 Multizone Receiver System Installation
Connect the External Power Amplifiers
Connect the Loudspeakers
Connect the Niles IR Microflashers
Connect a High Output Flasher
Connect the Keypads
Connect the Slave ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
Connect the AM and FM Antennas
Connect the 12V Outputs
Connect the Main Power Cable
Connect the HT Home Theater Sync if Needed
Connect the External Controller
IR Input
Keypad Installation
Guidelines
Choose a Mounting Location
SOLO-6IR
Install the SOLO-6IR Master Keys
SOLO-6MD
Install the Keypads Into Junction Boxes
Installing Keypads in WET Areas
NUMERIC-6P
Connect the CAT-5 Cable to the Keypad
Touchscreen Installation
TS-PRO
Configuring the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
System Configuration
Tech TIP
Party or Whole House Mode
Paging
Maximum Volume Level
Mode Volume
Display
Zone 4 PRE-OUT
Zone 5 PRE-OUT
Zone 6 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
To Learn Source Device Commands
Storing IR Commands in Library
Storing IR Commands in VS-6/LIBRARY
Be Play
Editing or Erasing Individual IR Commands
To edit or erase the Power On Command
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
Setting UP the Zone Keypads
Source Device Level Adjustment
Zone Turn on Volume Level
Bass Adjustment
Treble Adjustment
Keypad Setup
SOLO-6MD Keypad
IR Sensor ON/OFF
Audio Settings
Display Settings
Keypad Configuration
Release the button when the confi guration screen appears
Source Level Adjustment
Zone TURN-ON Volume
Last Volume or Pre Set Volume
Press Play/Pause/Select to store the new setting
Keypad Setup
Audio Settings
Display Settings
TS-PRO Touchscreen
Radio Preset Names
Saving a Preset Radio Station
Virtual Room Timeout
Custom Image Display
Keypad Configuration
Source Level Adjustment
Screen Calibration
Custom Image Display
Zone TURN-ON Volume
To set the zone turn-on volume
Programming the Remote
Room Names
Programming the R-8L HAND-HELD Learning Remote Control
Configuring the TV and AUX Devices
Installing the Batteries
Searching for a Code
Precautions
If the R-8L remote was set up using the procedure from
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
Operating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
From the SOLO-6IR Keypad
From a SOLO-6IR with NUMERIC-6P Accessory Keypad
NUMERIC-6P Accessory Keypad
Miscellaneous
Additional Radio Functions
When a source’s Now Playing screen is displayed, the Vol
From the SOLO-6MD Keypad
Selecting a Source
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
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 Party Mode
Zone does not turn on when in the Paging Mode
LED does not blink when you press a key
LED blinks one long blink while in Setup mode
ZR-6 Error Codes
LCD Panel Message
Specifications
Control Command Strings
Hardware Configuration
RS-232 Control Protocols
Communication Parameters
Command zsc,3,01cr selects the tuner in zone
Command
Transport command
Indicates the command type source
Znc = zone command
Syc = system command Zsc = zone specific command
Command supports hold function
Codes for ZR-6 Specific Commands
Record 144 Shuffle Group Disc Favorites 126 Down 127
Appendix a Source Device Screen Library
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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 Radio
Stored IR Sequence Source
Stored IR Commands Source
Niles Remote Source Function Button
IR 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 Function
Stored IR Commands Library 2/VS-6
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