I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E 6 Source, 6 Zone MultiZone Receiver with Built-In AM/FM Tuner and iPod ® Plug-and-play Integration ZR- 6 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
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Introduction table of contents Introduction ° Features and Benefits 3 System Parts Guide ° ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver 4 ° Solo®-6 MD Master Keypad 8 ° Solo®-6 IR Master Keypad 9 ° Numeric™-6P Accessory Keypad 10 ° R-8L Learning Remote Control 11 System Wiring Diagrams ° Stand-Alone ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver 12 ° Including Distributed Video with a Niles VS-6 High Definition Component Video Switcher 14 ° Expanding to 18 Zones with Additional ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver(s) 1
Introduction table of contents System Settings ° AM/FM Tuner 43 ° Solo-6 IR Keypad 44 ° Solo-6 MD Keypad 45 Programming the Remote 48 Operating the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver ° From the Solo-6 IR Keypad 51 ° From the Solo-6 MD Keypad 52 ° From the R-8L Learning Remote Control 56 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications 60 RS-232 Control Protocols 61 Appendix A: Device Source Screen Library 65 IR Programming Worksheets 69 2 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
Introduction Features and Benefits SIX-SOURCE, SIX-ZONE MULTIZONE RECEIVER — The ZR-6 independently distributes up to six audio sources to up to six zones to provide high-quality entertainment throughout the home. BUILT-IN AM/FM TUNER — A digital AM/FM tuner with 20 preset stations is built into the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver to provide radio reception without any additional components, connections, or programming.
System parts guide ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver front panel 1 1 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 BAND SET 4 FM 93.1 PRESET 1 5 Z R - 6 M u l t i Z o n e R e c e i v e r 6 1) LED Zone ON/OFF Indicators — Individually illuminate when the corresponding zone is active, turn off when the zone is off, and provide diagnostic information about the zone. 2) Main Power Switch — Push-button, latching switch turns the main power to the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver ON and OFF.
system parts guide ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver PROGRAMMING panel 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 7) IR Receiver — Receives the IR codes from hand-held remotes during programming. 8) Program Button — Enters and exits ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver IR programming and editing mode. 9) Previous and Next Buttons — Step forward and backward through each part of the programming process. 10) Test IR Button — Transmits the last-learned IR code out of its respective IR output to verify correct operation.
system parts guide ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver REAR panel 19 20 18 17 Z R - 6 M u l t i Z o n e VIDEO SYNC R e c e i v e r 2 3 VOLTAGE SYNC 4 2 3 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 21 KEYPADS 4 1 2 EXPANSION 3 In MICROFLASHERS® 2 12V TRIGGERS 3 4 Global Zone 4 Global IR In 29 CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN AVIS – RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
system parts guide ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver REAR panel 27) Z one Four, Five, and Six 12V Trigger Outputs — Three 3.5 mm mini-jacks are used to provide a 12V DC trigger to automate the power turn-on and turn-off of zone-specific connected devices such as Niles System Integration Amplifiers. 28) G lobal IR Input — A single 3.5 mm mini-jack is used to provide an input connection for IR commands from an external control system such as the Niles iC2™ Home Theater Automation System (FG01342).
parts guide Solo-6 MD Weather-Resistant Master keypad (Sold separately) 1) LCD Display — Provides source metadata, zone, and keypad information. Front Panel of Solo-6 MD 2) S oft Keys — The function of these keys appears in the LCD screen above and changes based on the source or menu selected. 3) N iles Key — Press to access the source selection menu. Press-and-hold for three seconds to access the keypad setup menu. Press-and-hold for ten seconds to access the keypad configuration menu.
parts guide Solo-6 IR Weather-Resistant Master keypad (Sold separately) 1) M aster Keys — Custom labeled keys that turn the zone on and play the selected Front Panel of Solo-6 IR source device. 2) C ontrol Keys — Include Volume Up and Volume Down plus playback functions such as Play, Pause, Previous, and Next. 1 3) O FF Key — Press this key to turn the local zone off. Press-and-hold this key for three RADIO CD DVD SAT VIDEO seconds to turn off all zones.
parts guide Numeric-6P Weather-Resistant accessory keypad (Sold separately) 1) FAV Key — Allows direct access of preset favorites using the 0-9 keys. Front Panel of Numeric-6P 2) REPEAT Key — Activates the repeat mode. 3) 0-9 Keys — Provide direct access to radio stations, channels, and preset favorites. 2 4) Last Key — Returns to the previous channel. 5) D isc Key — Activates the disc or album mode on an iPod, music servers and other devices.
parts guide R-8L Learning Remote Control (included) 1) Power Button – Turns the selected source device on or off. 1 2) Source Select Buttons – Turn the zone on and play the selected source device. 3) Transport Buttons – Used to skip backward, rewind, fast forward, skip forward, stop, pause, or play tracks from the selected source. 8 4&561 2 57 ". '. "69 43$ 9 0'' 43$ 4) MENU Button – Displays a menu for the selected source device.
SYSTEM wiring diagrams STAND-ALONE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER OVERVIEW This diagram depicts a single Niles ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver installed to provide sound in six listening zones. Each zone includes a pair of loudspeakers (sold separately) and a Solo-6 IR or Solo-6 MD Master Keypad (also sold separately). SOURCE devices The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver’s built-in AM/FM tuner is always Source 1. A 30-pin cable is included for the plug-and-play connection of an Apple® iPod as Source 2.
SYSTEM wiring diagrams STAND-ALONE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER Satellite Receiver Switched Outlet FM Antenna Wiring Legend AM Antenna Cable Box Audio CD Player 30 Pin Cable CAT-5 Data Speaker Cable Flasher 12 Volt AC iPod® AC-3 Control In FM Antenna AM Antenna ZR-6 Z R - 6 M u l t i Z o n e VIDEO SYNC R e c e i v e r 2 3 VOLTAGE SYNC 4 2 3 KEYPADS 4 1 2 EXPANSION 3 In MICROFLASHERS® 2 3 12V TRIGGERS 4 Global Global IR In Zone 4 CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN A
SYSTEM wiring diagrams includING DISTRIBUTED VIDEO WITH A NILES VS-6 HIGH DEFINITION COMPONENT VIDEO SWITCHER OVERVIEW A Niles VS-6 High Definition Component Video Switcher (FG01429) is added to distribute high definition video to displays in any of the six zones. Control Connection A 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable is connected between the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver’s High Output Flasher to the VS-6 High Definition Component Video Switcher’s IR input.
SYSTEM wiring diagrams includING DISTRIBUTED VIDEO WITH A NILES VS-6 HIGH DEFINITION COMPONENT VIDEO SWITCHER Satellite Receiver VS-6 Cable Box Switched Outlet CD Player Control In AC-3 ZONE 1 Plasma/ LCD Solo-6IR ZONE 2 C5-HDDAWM Plasma/ LCD C5-HDDAWM Plasma/ LCD Loudspeakers ZONE 3 Solo-6IR Cable Box Loudspeakers Solo-6MD Loudspeakers ZR-6 Z R - 6 M u l t i Z o n e VIDEO SYNC R e c e i v e r 2 3 VOLTAGE SYNC 4 2 3 KEYPADS 4 1 2 EXPANSION 3 In MICROFLASHERS® 2 3 12V
SYSTEM wiring diagrams eXPANDING TO 18 ZONES WITH ADDITIONAL ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER(S) Figures 5a, 5b, 5c OVERVIEW This diagram demonstrates the expandability of the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver. Three ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers are integrated to create a six-source, eighteen-zone distributed audio system. Expansion Ports CAT-5 cables terminated with RJ-45 jacks are used to connect the ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers. One ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is configured as the Master; the other two as the Slaves.
SYSTEM wiring diagrams eXPANDING TO 18 ZONES WITH ADDITIONAL ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER(S) Figures 5a, 5b, 5c Solo-6 IR ZONE 1 Solo-6 IR ZONE 2 Solo-6 IR ZONE 3 Solo-6 IR ZONE 4 Solo-6 IR ZONE 5 Solo-6 IR ZONE 6 Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers CD Player MASTER ZR-6 Z R - 6 M u l t i Z o n e VIDEO SYNC R e c e i v e r VOLTAGE SYNC 2 3 4 Page 5 6 2 KEYPADS 3 4 5 6 1 2 EXPANSION 3 In MICROFLASHERS® 12V TRIGGERS 2 3 4 Global Zo
SYSTEM wiring diagrams eXPANDING TO 18 ZONES WITH ADDITIONAL ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER(S) Figures 5a, 5b, 5c To Master ZR-6 FROM SLAVE 2 ZR-6 Expansion – OUT Expansion – IN Continued From Previous Page FROM AVDA-3 (1) AVDA-3 – Output 2 (iPod) (2) AVDA-3 – Output 2 (SAT) (3) AVDA-3 – Output 2 (Cable) (4) AVDA-3 – Output 2 (CD) Wiring Legend Continued From Previous Page Audio CAT-5 Speaker Cable AC FM Antenna AM Antenna SLAVE 1 ZR-6 Z R - 6 M u l t i Z o n e VIDEO SYNC R e c e i v e r 2 3 VOLTAG
SYSTEM wiring diagrams eXPANDING TO 18 ZONES WITH ADDITIONAL ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER(S) Figures 5a, 5b, 5c TO SLAVE 1 ZR-6 FROM AVDA-3 Expansion – IN (1) AVDA-3 – Output 3 (iPod) (2) AVDA-3 – Output 3 (SAT) (3) AVDA-3 – Output 3 (Cable) Wiring Legend (4) AVDA-3 – Output 3 (CD) Audio CAT-5 Speaker Cable AC FM Antenna AM Antenna SLAVE 2 ZR-6 Z R - 6 M u l t i Z o n e VIDEO SYNC R e c e i v e r 2 3 VOLTAGE SYNC 4 2 3 KEYPADS 4 1 2 EXPANSION 3 In MICROFLASHERS® 2 3 12V TRIGGERS 4 G
SYSTEM wiring diagrams ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER INTEGRATED WITH A HOME THEATER SYSTEM OVERVIEW The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can share source devices with a home theater system. IR CONTROL INPUT The audio outputs of the source devices must be routed to both the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver and the home theater receiver. This is best accomplished using Niles AVDA-3 Source Level Stereo Audio/Video Distribution Amplifiers (FG00814).
SYSTEM wiring diagrams Adding an EXTERNAL RS-232 CONTROL SYSTEM to the zr-6 multizone receiver OVERVIEW The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be integrated with an external control system that uses RS-232 serial communication. RS-232 Port A 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack is used to provide RS-232 serial communication so the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be monitored and controlled by an external control system. Please refer to the Appendix for the RS-232 integration control protocols.
SYSTEM wiring diagrams Adding Additional Keypads To A Zone OVERVIEW Any zone of the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be expanded to contain up to three keypads. This is ideal for large rooms, bedrooms, and outdoor applications. NILES ZR-KE KEYPAD EXPANDER The optional Niles ZR-KE Keypad Expander (FG01494) enables the use of up to three keypads per zone. A RJ-45 terminated CAT-5 cable from a ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver keypad port is connected to the input of the ZR-KE.
SYSTEM wiring diagrams adding AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER T0 ZONE 4, 5 AND 6 OVERVIEW The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with preamplifier outputs for zones 4, 5, and 6 to connect external amplifiers. PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTS Zones 4, 5, and 6 have preamplifier outputs used to connect an external power amplifier.
SYSTEM wiring diagrams adding sYSTEM PAGING FROM EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM, INTERCOM SYSTEM AND/OR DOORBELL to the ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER OVERVIEW The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver’s paging input provides an audio connection for voice paging and/or doorbell sounds to be played through the system loudspeakers. System Paging The paging input senses the audio input level. When a signal appears, the volume level of the currently playing source device ramps down.
system installation ZR-6 Multizone receiver system installation PREPARATION Before you begin, make sure the audio cables, speaker cables, CAT-5 wiring, Niles MicroFlasher wires and the power supply cable are of sufficient length to reach the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver. Label each cable describing where each cable originates (rather than to which terminal on the ZR-6 it connects).
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system installation ZR-6 Multizone receiver system installation CONNECT THE KEYPADS Each keypad controls a specific zone. The RJ-45 terminated CAT-5 cable that runs to each keypad is connected to the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver’s keypad ports labeled: Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 and Zone 6. The zone port to which each keypad connects defines the zone controlled by that keypad. For example: the keypad connected to Zone 1 will always control Zone 1.
system installation ZR-6 Multizone receiver system installation CONNECT THE HT (HOME THEATER) SYNC IF NEEDED If the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver Kit is going to share audio source components with a separate home theater system, it is important to use the HT (home theater) sync. A voltage signal from the home theater receiver allows the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver to know that the home theater receiver is on and may be utilizing connected sources.
system installation WEATHER-RESISTANT KEYPAD INSTALLATION guidelines The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver requires at least one Master Keypad (Solo-6 IR or Solo-6 MD) in each active listening zone. Up to three keypads can be installed in each zone using the optional ZR-KE Keypad Expander (FG01494). The Numeric-6P Accessory Keypad can be combined with the Solo-6 IR keypad to provide even more functionality. Keypads must be installed in an outlet box listed in accordance with the NEC.
system INSTALLATION WEATHER-RESISTANT KEYPAD INSTALLATION INSTALL THE Solo-6 IR MASTER KEYS Solo-6 IR Keypads are shipped with the Master Keys uninstalled. 14 Master Keys are included (seven different labels for the left side, seven different labels for the right side). To install the Master Keys: 1. R emove a Master Key from the “tree”. Note the difference between the left and right side versions. Be sure the keycaps break off cleanly. Remove any excess plastic material. 2.
system INSTALLATION WEATHER-RESISTANT KEYPAD INSTALLATION NUMERIC-6P The Numeric-6P comes in a kit that includes the keypad in white. A faceplate is not included. Included are color change kits in light almond and bone. The color change kit must be installed prior to installation in the wall. 1. Gently compress the two retaining tabs at the top of the Decora insert, then lift the top. Remove the bottom of the Decora insert in the same manner. The colored key caps will come off with the Decora insert. 2.
system CONFIGURATION Configuring the zr-6 multizone receiver The Niles ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is simple to configure using the front panel buttons and LCD display. No computer is necessary. NOTE: The ZR-6, the slave ZR-6 (if applicable), all source devices, keypads and speakers must be connected prior to performing any of these operations. MAIN POWER The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver has a mechanical latching main power switch on its front panel.
system CONFIGURATION Configuring the zr-6 multizone receiver the zones. The cursor blinks under the zone number when it is highlighted. Press the Band button to toggle “Y” on or off in the highlighted zone. Zones with “Y” present will be linked. 123456 Y Y Y PAGE MASTER NOTE: In this example Zones 1, 3 and 5 have paging enabled. 123456 YY LINKING MASTER NOTE: In this example Zones 1 and 2 on the Master are linked. After “6” on the Master, it will toggle back to “1” on the first connected Slave.
system CONFIGURATION Configuring the zr-6 multizone receiver Press the Band button to toggle the “Y” on or off in the highlighted zone. Only zones with a “Y” will respond to whole house turn on. 123456 YYY PARTY MASTER NOTE: In this example Zones 1, 2 and 3 are configured for party mode. After “6” on the Master, it will toggle to “1” on the first connected Slave. After “6” on the last connected Slave it will toggle back to “1” on the Master.
system CONFIGURATION Configuring the zr-6 multizone receiver ZONE 5 PRE-OUT The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with Zone 5 pre-amplifier outputs that enable the use of a separate outboard power amplifier. While in the configuration mode (see above), press the Set button until the display shows [ZONE 5 PRE-OUT VARIABLE]. The default setting is for the preamplifier outputs to be variable (controlled by the ZR-6 volume control).
system CONFIGURATION Configuring the zr-6 multizone receiver Available source device names: Radio (default Source 1) • N/A • Blu-ray • Cable • Cable 2 • Cable 3 • CD • CD 2 • CD 3 • CD Ch • CD Ch 2 • CD Ch 3 • DMS • DMS 2 • DMS 3 • DMS 4 • DVD • DVD 2 • DVD Ch • DVD Ch 2 • DVR iPod (default Source 2) • HDTV • MP3 • DVD Ch 2 • Music • Music 2 • PC • SAT Radio • SAT Radio 2 • SAT TV • SAT TV 2 • SAT TV 3 • TV • TV 2 • Video • Video 2 The corresponding Solo-6 MD Master Keypad screen displays are shown in
ir programming PROGRAMMING SOURCE DEVICE IR COMMAND CODES overview Page 4 Source 5 By default, the connected keypads and the R-8L hand-held remote will control source selection, AM/FM tuner functions, iPod functions, zone volume level, and on/off for the zone and system. To enable full control of any other connected source devices, the IR command codes for these source devices must be learned and stored in the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver.
ir programming PROGRAMMING SOURCE DEVICE IR COMMAND CODES #5 Considerations: #6 • All zones should be off before entering programming mode. #7 • It is not necessary to learn all devices, or all commands for any device. #8 #9 #0 Enter Channel Up Channel Down Last Menu Guide info List Exit Red Green Yellow Blue Input Replay Disc Page Up Page Down Live • Pages for devices not named in the “Source Naming” configuration will not appear when learning IR codes.
ir programming PROGRAMMING SOURCE DEVICE IR COMMAND CODES TO LEARN SOURCE DEVICE COMMANDS 1. To enter the IR programming mode, all zones should be off. Press-and-hold the Program button on the installer configuration panel for two seconds. LEARN SOURCE POWER ON 3 2. T he display will show [PROGRAMMING MODE] and then change to [LEARN SOURCE 3 POWER ON]. “Source 3” in the display will be replaced by the previously selected source device name from the configuration process.
ir programming PROGRAMMING SOURCE DEVICE IR COMMAND CODES LEARN PLAY VS-6 NOTE: IF ANY RECEIVED IR COMMAND CANNOT BE CORRECTLY PROCESSED, OR IS CORRUPT FOR ANY REASON, [IR INVALID] WILL APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY 4. To insert delays, use the Volume + or – buttons. (Volume -=.5 sec, Volume += 1 sec.) When adding a delay the display will show the cumulative delay amount in this step. PROG TUNER 03 DELAY 1.
ir programming PROGRAMMING SOURCE DEVICE IR COMMAND CODES 3. Press the Next button to proceed to the next command code. Follow steps 1 and 2 above for each command code that is to be edited or erased. 4. Press the Program button to advance to the next source device to be edited. 3. The display will show [ERASE ALL IR+SEQ “SRC 3” -/NO +/YES] ERASE ALL IR+SEQ LIB 1 -/NO +/YES ERASING INDIVIDUAL DEVICE SEQUENCES 1.
SYSTEM ARCHIVING/UPDATING Archiving AND OR UPDATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER From time to time, new firmware revisions may be made available to add features or update operation. Also, configuration data stored in the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be saved to the computer. This data can then be used to restore all the data in a ZR-6 in case of a loss, or to "clone" the ZR-6 in situations where the same features are desired in multiple units.
system settings Setting up THE AM/FM tuner: The built-in tuner can store up to twenty presets in any combination of AM or FM stations. In Master/Slave configurations, each tuner could store different presets providing a system total of 60. However, each keypad can only operate the tuner in the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver to which it is connected, so each zone has access to 20 presets. Press the + or – buttons until the desired preset location is displayed (01 – 20).
system settings Setting up THE ZONE KEYPADS THE Solo-6 IR KEYPAD Zone Turn On Volume level A source device should be playing in the zone. By default, each zone will turn on at the last played volume level. If preferred, each zone can be configured to always turn on at the same volume level, regardless of the last played volume.
system settings Setting up THE ZONE KEYPADS TREBLE ADJUSTMENT A source device should be playing in the zone. To set the Treble Adjustment: 1. Simultaneously press-and-hold the Mute key and the Master key 3 (middle left) for five seconds. The Master key 3 LED will start blinking. 2. Press the Vol + key to increase the treble, or the Vol – key to decrease the treble. 3. To save your changes and exit the configuration mode, simultaneously press-and-hold the Mute key and the Master key 2 for five seconds.
system settings Setting up THE ZONE KEYPADS Press the Play/Pause/Select key to select the highlighted menu option. 3. Press the Exit soft key to return to the previous mode. Audio Settings A source device should be playing in the zone. To adjust the Audio Settings: 1. Select “Audio Settings” from the main setup menu. The audio settings menu will appear on the screen. The Back soft key returns to the previous menu. The Exit soft key exits all setup menus and returns to the “Now Playing” screen. 2.
system settings Setting up THE ZONE KEYPADS 2. Press the Vol + and Vol – keys to scroll through and highlight one of the three functions: IR Sensor On/Off, Source Level, or Turn On Volume. 3. Press the Play/Pause/Select key to select the highlighted option. IR Sensor On/Off The keypad’s built-in IR sensor can be deactivated to prevent IR control issues, such as when the keypad is exposed to direct sunlight. To turn the IR Sensor on and off: 1. Select IR Sensor On/Off from the Configuration menu.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming THE R-8L HAND-HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REQUIREMENTS, USE, AND SAFETY 5. Aim the R-8L remote at the device and press the Power Off button. The device should turn off. If it does not, repeat steps 3-5, trying the other codes for the device until one works. If none of the codes work, see “Searching For Your Code” in the next section.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming THE R-8L HAND-HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL Checking The Codes If the R-8L remote was set up using the procedure from “Searching For Your Code,” it may become necessary to find out which five-digit code is operating the device. For example, to find out which five-digit code is assigned to the TV: • Certain IR command codes cannot be learned, including multi-frequency types, some high-frequency types, and other unusual formats.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming THE R-8L HAND-HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL Erasing A Single Learned Button A button can return to its original programming for a selected device. A button can also be taught a new function using the “Programming A Learned Key” procedure in the prior section. Please note that if more than ten seconds pass between button presses, the remote exits the programming mode. To Erase a Single Learned Button: 1. Press the Source button for the device whose code is to be erased. 2.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE Solo-6 IR KEYPAD Operating a listening zone 1. Press a Master key to turn on the selected source in the zone. The selected Master key will illuminate. 2. The source will start playing in the zone at either the lastplayed volume level, or the configured preset volume level (see the “Keypad Configuration” section). 3.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE Solo-6 IR KEYPAD Miscellaneous 1. During a page, the active Master key will blink fast if the zone is enabled to receive a page. 2. Should the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver experience a fault (overheating, speaker short, etc.) all Source keys will blink. The zone may or may not continue to play music, depending on the type of fault detected. The front display on the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver will provide more detailed information (see the “Troubleshooting” section).
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE Solo-6 MD KEYPAD 6. The Mute key silences the zone speakers without affecting the source device. The Mute screen will be displayed when mute is active. 7. When the zone is muted, press the Mute key, the Vol + or Vol – key, the Radio or iPod key to restore the volume to the previous level. 8. Press the Off key to turn off the zone as well as the selected source if it is not playing in another zone. The Niles logo screen will be displayed.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE Solo-6 MD KEYPAD iPod Functions 1. When the iPod is active in the zone, the “iPodNow Playing” screen is displayed. The currently playing song, artist, and album information will also be displayed. • When selected, the iPod begins playing the last-played song in repeat mode. • If the iPod is disconnected from the system (removed from its dock), the “iPod Disconnected” screen will be displayed. 2.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE Solo-6 MD KEYPAD Other Source Functions 1. When a source is playing in the zone, the appropriate “Now Playing” screen will be displayed. 2. Pressing any of the function keys on the Solo6 MD keypad will issue the IR command programmed for the respective key. 3. If the selected source input has not been configured for a source (see Naming Sources), the “Source Not Present” screen will be displayed. Miscellaneous 1.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE R-8L learning REMOTE CONTROL The R-8 L Remote Control will operate any zone of the system by communicating to the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver through the IR Sensor located in each keypad. The keypad to which the R-8L is communicating determines the zone being controlled. For example, if the R-8L is transmitting to the IR Sensor located in the keypad connected to Zone 1, the R-8L will control Zone 1. PLAY THE AM/FM TUNER 1.
troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM: 1. Front panel DISPLAY blinks: THERMAL WARNING. If the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver has an inappropriate speaker impedance load or inadequate ventilation, the system will continue to work, but with a warning that a fault needs to be corrected. Other fault indicators include: blinking front panel zone LED(s) corresponding to the faulted zone(s) and blinking source and mute keys on the keypads.
troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Hand Held Remote TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: PROBLEM: 6. Poor or no radio reception. 1. LED does not blink when you press a key. SOLUTION: Check the receiver’s back panel to see if the FM dipole and AM loop antennas are connected. It may be necessary to reposition them to optimize reception. SOLUTION: • Try pressing different keys. Replace the batteries with 2 new AA batteries. PROBLEM: PROBLEM: 7. Keypad does not function.
troubleshooting ZR-6 ERROR CODES LCD Panel Message Correction AMP NOT HI Z Internal Amplifier Error; Reboot System EEPROM FAULT Internal Processor Error; Reboot System MULTIPLE MASTERS More than One Chassis Designated as Master MULTIPLE SLAVES More than One Chassis with the Same Slave Name (1 or 2) OVERLOAD Speaker Load Less than 4ohm PROTECTION Speaker Load Less than 4ohm THERMAL WARNING Inadequate Ventilation ZONE # LSPKR OK Speaker Wired Correctly in a Zone with an Incorrect Speaker ZO
specifications TUNER SECTION FM TUNER Frequency Range: 87.5 – 108 MHz AM TUNER AUDIO INPUTS GENERAL Connectors: Power Supply: Five pairs of stereo line-level analog inputs with gold-plated female RCA connectors; One paging input 110V, 60 Hz Input Impedance: KPV: 30 Power Consumption: ~10K ohm 200 Watts Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz CONTROL INTERFACES Dimensions: IF Rejection: ≥ 40dB Image Rejection: ≥ 30dB (6) Keypad Connector Ports Selectivity: (4) 12V Control Outputs 17" wide x 3.
RS-232 control protocols Control Command Strings The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver supports full two-way RS-232 control communications. This greatly expands potential applications, allowing complete integration with third-party control systems. Hardware Configuration 3.
RS-232 control protocols Control Command Strings [com #] number of the desired command (see table of command codes) [cr] is a carriage return Example : Command: zsc,3,01[cr] (selects the tuner in zone 3) ZR-6 Response: rzsc,3,01,OK[cr] (tuner selected in zone 3) rzsc, identifies a response to a zone specific command 3, identifies the zone responding to the command 01, is the number of the command executed OK ZR-6 says, “I got it” [cr] is a carriage return NOTE: I
RS-232 control protocols Control Command Strings r indicates a ZR-6 command response [type] identifies the response type znc = zone command 23 24 25 26 27 znt = zone transport command src = source command srt = source transport command spc = special command syc = system command zsc = zone specific command [com #], the number of the failed command (see table) FAIL, indication the command failed [fcode] code number of the failure type: 1 Cannot allocate memory to process message 2 Invalid Command 3
RS-232 control protocols codes for zr-6 specific commandS (h) – Command supports hold function Command Code Command Tuner Select Source 2 Select Source 3 Select Source 4 Select Source 5 Select Source 6 Select 01 02 (h) 03 (h) 04 (h) 05 (h) 06 (h) Record Volume up Volume down Mute 12 13 11 Page Up Page Down OFF Power 10(h) 49 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #0 Enter 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 69 Cursor Up Cursor Down Cursor Left Cursor Right Select Next Previous 23 29 25 27 26 44 43 Play Pause
Appendix A: Source Device Screen Library The Solo-6 MD displays the following screens whenever the corresponding source device is selected. Device NAME: NO SOURCE CONNECTED (N/A) Device NAME: BLU-RAY Device NAME: Cable Device NAME: CD NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
Appendix A: Source Device Screen Library Device NAME: CD CHANGERS Device NAME: DIGITAL MUSIC SERVER (DMS) Device NAME: DVD PLAYER Device NAME: DVD CHANGER 66 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
Appendix A: Source Device Screen Library Device NAME: PC Device NAME: SATELLITE RADIO Device NAME: SATELLITE TV Device NAME: TV Device NAME: MP3 PLAYER NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
Appendix A: Source Device Screen Library Device NAME: VIDEO Device NAME: DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Device NAME: GAME Device NAME: HDTV Device NAME: MUSIC 68 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR Sequence - Source 1 Job Name: _______________ Step # Source Function Niles Remote Button Source Name: _______________ Step # 1 33 2 34 3 35 4 36 5 37 6 38 7 39 8 40 9 41 10 42 11 43 12 44 13 45 14 46 15 47 16 48 17 49 18 50 19 51 20 52 21 53 22 54 23 55 24 56 25 57 26 58 27 59 28 60 29 61 30 62 31 63 32 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR Sequence - Source 2 Job Name: _______________ Step # Source Function Niles Remote Button Source Name: _______________ Step # 1 33 2 34 3 35 4 36 5 37 6 38 7 39 8 40 9 41 10 42 11 43 12 44 13 45 14 46 15 47 16 48 17 49 18 50 19 51 20 52 21 53 22 54 23 55 24 56 25 57 26 58 27 59 28 60 29 61 30 62 31 63 32 70 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR commands - Source 2 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Play Play Pause Pause Stop Stop Forward Forward Rewind Rewind Previous Previous Next Next Cursor Up Cursor Up Cursor Down Cursor Down Cursor Left Cursor Left Cursor Right Cursor Right OK Select 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR Sequence - Source 3 Job Name: _______________ Step # Source Function Niles Remote Button Source Name: _______________ Step # 1 33 2 34 3 35 4 36 5 37 6 38 7 39 8 40 9 41 10 42 11 43 12 44 13 45 14 46 15 47 16 48 17 49 18 50 19 51 20 52 21 53 22 54 23 55 24 56 25 57 26 58 27 59 28 60 29 61 30 62 31 63 32 72 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR commands - Source 3 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Play Play Pause Pause Stop Stop Forward Forward Rewind Rewind Previous Previous Next Next Cursor Up Cursor Up Cursor Down Cursor Down Cursor Left Cursor Left Cursor Right Cursor Right OK Select 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR Sequence - Source 4 Job Name: _______________ Step # Source Function Niles Remote Button Source Name: _______________ Step # 1 33 2 34 3 35 4 36 5 37 6 38 7 39 8 40 9 41 10 42 11 43 12 44 13 45 14 46 15 47 16 48 17 49 18 50 19 51 20 52 21 53 22 54 23 55 24 56 25 57 26 58 27 59 28 60 29 61 30 62 31 63 32 74 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR commands - Source 4 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Play Play Pause Pause Stop Stop Forward Forward Rewind Rewind Previous Previous Next Next Cursor Up Cursor Up Cursor Down Cursor Down Cursor Left Cursor Left Cursor Right Cursor Right OK Select 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR Sequence - Source 5 Job Name: _______________ Step # Source Function Niles Remote Button Source Name: _______________ Step # 1 33 2 34 3 35 4 36 5 37 6 38 7 39 8 40 9 41 10 42 11 43 12 44 13 45 14 46 15 47 16 48 17 49 18 50 19 51 20 52 21 53 22 54 23 55 24 56 25 57 26 58 27 59 28 60 29 61 30 62 31 63 32 76 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR commands - Source 5 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Play Play Pause Pause Stop Stop Forward Forward Rewind Rewind Previous Previous Next Next Cursor Up Cursor Up Cursor Down Cursor Down Cursor Left Cursor Left Cursor Right Cursor Right OK Select 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR Sequence - Source 6 Job Name: _______________ Step # Source Function Niles Remote Button Source Name: _______________ Step # 1 33 2 34 3 35 4 36 5 37 6 38 7 39 8 40 9 41 10 42 11 43 12 44 13 45 14 46 15 47 16 48 17 49 18 50 19 51 20 52 21 53 22 54 23 55 24 56 25 57 26 58 27 59 28 60 29 61 30 62 31 63 32 78 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR commands - Source 6 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Play Play Pause Pause Stop Stop Forward Forward Rewind Rewind Previous Previous Next Next Cursor Up Cursor Up Cursor Down Cursor Down Cursor Left Cursor Left Cursor Right Cursor Right OK Select 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR commands - Library 1 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Play Pause Stop Forward Rewind Previous Next Cursor Up Cursor Down Cursor Left Cursor Right OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Source Function Source Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Channel Up Channel Down Last List Menu Info Guide Exit Red Green Yellow Blue Input Replay Disc Page Up Page Down Live Fav Random Group 0 80 DS00643A-1 ZR6 Manual.
ir programming worksheets Stored IR commands - Library 2/VS-6 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Play Pause Stop Forward Rewind Skip Forward Skip Reverse Enter Volume Up Volume Down Mute Last Input 1 Zone 1 to Source 1 2 Zone 1 to Source 2 3 Zone 1 to Source 3 4 Zone 1 to Source 4 5 Zone 1 to Source 5 6 Zone 1 to Source 6 7 Zone 2 to Source 1 8 Zone 2 to Source 2 9 Zone 2 to Source 3 0 Zone 2 to Source 4 Fav Zone 2 to Source 5 Disc Zone 2 to Source 6 NIL
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