ZR-6
 Niles Audio Corporation 1-800-BUY-HIFI
 BOX Contents
Introduction
Congratulations
 Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Features and Benefits
Level. Doorbell chimes require the DBI-1 Doorbell Interface
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
 Keypad Power Value KPV
Adding Additional Keypads to a Zone
Niles ZR-KE Keypad Expander
 Adding AN External Amplifier T0 Zone 4, 5
Preamplifier Outputs
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
 System Configuration
Configuring the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
Tech TIP
 Party or Whole House Mode
Paging
 Mode Volume
Maximum Volume Level
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 Individual Device Sequences
Erasing IR and Sequence Programming for ALL Sources
Display will show Erase ALL IR+SEQ SRC 3 -/NO +/YES
 System ARCHIVING/UPDATING
Archiving and or Updating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver
Updating the ZR-6 Multizone Receiver Firmware
 System Settings
Setting UP the AM/FM Tuner
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
 Restoring ALL Button Functions To Factory Settings
Erasing a Single Learned Button
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
 From the TS-PRO Touchscreen
Operating a Listening Zone
Press-and-hold the Off key to turn the entire system off
 From the R-8L Learning Remote Control
Play the AM/FM Tuner
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
 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
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 IR Programming Worksheets
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 Stored IR Commands Library
Source Function
 Stored IR Commands Library 2/VS-6
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