Control Functions

Refer to Figure 9 at left for the following procedures.

MEMORY PROCEDURE

MEMORY allows for permanent storage of zone settings. Source, volume level, bass level, treble level, loudness, paging volume, and "SYSTEM ON disable" settings can be stored. Once stored, these settings can be accessed by pressing PRESET.

To set MEMORY for a single zone:

1.Select a zone using the ZONE SELECT.

2.Adjust zone as desired.

3.Press MEMORY. The MEMORY indicator will light.

4.To store VOLUME, BASS, and TREBLE levels, press the ▲ (up) button for the correspon- ding function.

5.To store current input source, press any source button.

6.To store loudness setting, press LOUDNESS.

7.To prevent the zone from turning on when All On is activated, press SYSTEM ON.

8.To preset paging volume, press VOLUME ▼ (down)

9.To exit, press MEMORY again. The MEMORY indicator should no longer be illuminated.

To clear MEMORY for a single zone:

1.Select a zone using ZONE SELECT.

2.Press MEMORY followed by PRESET.

3.Press MEMORY again to exit.

1.Select a zone using ZONE SELECT.

2.Press PRESET.

Pressing PRESET on a PCK keypad or PRC-1 remote control will recall the settings for that local zone.

PARTY MODE

Two PARTY modes allow synchronous operation of all zones.

Source Link mode. Activated upon pressing PARTY once. Source settings are linked for all zones. Any changes to source selection at the PR-4Zi front panel will be made simultaneously in all zones. However, zone volumes can be adjust- ed independently.

Source Link mode procedure:

1.Set Zone 1 volume and source as desired for the entire system. Turn on each zone you want to include for PARTY mode.

2.Press PARTY once. The SOURCE LINK indica- tor will light and the settings made for Zone 1 will be reflected in all other zones currently turned on.

Source/Volume Link mode. Activated upon pressing PARTY twice. Source and volume set- tings are linked for all zones. Any changes to source selection or volume in one zone will be made simultaneously in all others.

Source/Volume Link mode procedure:

1. Repeat Step 1 above.

To clear MEMORY for all zones:

1. Press MEMORY followed by SYSTEM OFF.

PRESET PROCEDURE

PRESET recalls settings for the current zone pre- viously stored in memory. A preset can be recalled at the PR-4Zi front panel, on a PCK(IR) keypad, or via the PRC-1 remote control.

2.Press PARTY twice. The SOURCE/VOL LINK indicator will light and the settings made for Zone 1 will be reflected in all other zones cur- rently turned on.

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Russound PR-4Zi instruction manual Memory Procedure, Party Mode, Preset Procedure

PR-4Zi specifications

The Russound PR-4Zi is a versatile multi-zone audio distribution system designed to bring high-quality sound to your entire home while simplifying user control. This innovative product is ideal for both residential and commercial applications, allowing users to customize their audio experience across multiple zones.

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