ZR- 6
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373
INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing the Niles ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the Internet at: www.nilesaudio.com Figure 1 Fi 1.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ° Features and Benefits 4 System Parts Guide ° ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver 5 ° TS-Pro Color Touchscreen 9 ® ° Solo -6MD Master Keypad 10 ® ° Solo -6IR Master Keypad 11 ° Numeric™-6P Accessory Keypad 12 ° R-8L Learning Remote Control 13 System Wiring Diagrams ° Stand-Alone ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver 14 ° Including Distributed Video with a Niles VS-6 High Definition Component Video Switcher 16 ° Expanding to 18 Zones with Additional ZR-6 MultiZone Receiv
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS System Configuration 35 IR Programming 40 System Archiving/Updating 50 System Settings ° AM/FM Tuner 51 ° Solo-6IR Keypad 52 ° Solo-6MD Keypad 53 ° TS-Pro Color Touchscreen 56 Programming the Remote 60 Operating the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver ° From the Solo-6IR Keypad 63 ° From the Solo-6MD Keypad 65 ° From the TS-Pro Color Touchscreen 69 ° From the R-8L Learning Remote Control 70 Troubleshooting 71 Specifications 74 RS-232 Control Protocols 75 App
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 2 3 4 5 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 17 18 19 20 22 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 LL+ L+ L++ LL R R- R+ RRR+ 36 35 34 33 32 31 17) AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS — For connecting the supplied AM and FM antennas. 18) PAGING INPUT — Connects to a compatible telephone system, intercom system and/or a doorbell (see FIGURE 10). 19) VIDEO SYNC INPUTS — Determines on/off status of connected video device by detecting presence of a video signal. 20) RS-232 PORT — A 3.
SYSTEM PARTS GUIDE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER REAR PANEL (CONTINUED) 27) ZONE 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 Systems Integration Amplifiers. 28) GLOBAL 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).
SYSTEM PARTS GUIDE TS-PRO COLOR TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER (SOLD SEPARATELY) 1) ACTIVE ROOM — Indicates which room is being controlled by this Front Panel of TS-Pro touch screen. 1 2 2) STATUS BAR — Displays status of currently selected device; Play, Pause, Mute and Shuffle indicators appear here when appropriate. 3 4 3) VOLUME LEVEL — Visual display of current volume level 5 4) MASTER KEYS — Six custom-labeled touchscreen buttons to 6 provide One Touch to Music®.
SYSTEM PARTS GUIDE SOLO-6MD WEATHER-RESISTANT MASTER KEYPAD (SOLD SEPARATELY) 1) LCD DISPLAY — Provides source metadata, zone, and keypad information. Front Panel of Solo-6MD 2) SOFT KEYS — The function of these keys appears in the LCD screen above and changes based on the source or menu selected. 1 3) NILES 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.
SYSTEM PARTS GUIDE SOLO-6IR WEATHER-RESISTANT MASTER KEYPAD (SOLD SEPARATELY) 1) MASTER KEYS — Custom labeled keys that turn the zone on and play the selected Front Panel of Solo-6IR source device. 2) CONTROL KEYS — Include Volume Up and Volume Down plus playback functions such as 4 Play, Pause, Previous, and Next. RADIO 3) OFF KEY — Press this key to turn the local zone off. Press-and-hold this key for three 1 CD DVD SAT VIDEO seconds to turn off all zones.
SYSTEM 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. 1 4) LAST KEY — Returns to the previous channel. 2 5) DISC KEY — Activates the disc or album mode on an iPod, music servers and other devices.
SYSTEM 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 8 4&561 2 57 ". ". '. . ' "69 43 3$ forward, stop, pause, or play tracks from the selected source. 9 0'' 43$ 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 TS-Pro, Solo-6IR, or Solo-6MD 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 Figure 3.
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 Output Port 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 Figure 4.
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS EXPANDING TO 18 ZONES WITH ADDITIONAL ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVERS Figures 5a, 5b, 5c OVERVIEW This diagram demonstrates the expendability 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 RECEIVERS Figures 5a, 5b, 5c (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 19
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS EXPANDING TO 18 ZONES WITH ADDITIONAL ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVERS Figures 5a, 5b, 5c Figure 5b. Expanding to 18 zones.
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS EXPANDING TO 18 ZONES WITH ADDITIONAL ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVERS Figures 5a, 5b, 5c Figure 5c. Expanding to 18 zones.
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. Figure 7.
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. An 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).
SYSTEM INSTALLATION ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER SYSTEM INSTALLATION CONNECT THE LOUDSPEAKERS CAUTION! ALL SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE WITH THE RECEIVER POWER OFF. 13&". 1 0651 654 0VU ;0/& There are six sets of removable speaker wire terminals, one for each zone. The terminals accept speaker wires up to 14 AWG in size. Each terminal has four screw-down connections for speaker wire: one positive (+) and one negative (-) for each speaker.
SYSTEM INSTALLATION ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER SYSTEM INSTALLATION CONNECT THE KEYPADS Each keypad controls a specific zone (except TS-Pro). 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 and the default zone for TS-Pro. 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 KEYPAD INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The ZR-6 MultiZone receiver requires at least one Master Keypad (Solo-6IR, Solo-6MD, or TS-Pro) in each active listening zone. Up to three Master 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-6IR to provide even more control.
SYSTEM INSTALLATION KEYPAD INSTALLATION INSTALL THE SOLO-6IR MASTER KEYS Solo-6IR 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. Remove 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 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 INSTALLATION TOUCHSCREEN INSTALLATION TS-PRO Keypad height installation guideline. Determine the best mounting location for the TS-Pro, taking into account the framing, electrical wiring, fixtures, and any mechanical limitations present in the stud space. Make sure the area behind the TS-Pro is at least 3" deep and clear of any obstructions. The TS-Pro touchscreen is designed to provide the best screen resolution when installed at a mounting height of 60" on-center. 1.
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 numbers represent the 6 zones of the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver. A cursor will be blinking under the number“1” or "Zone 1." Press the + button and the - button to toggle the cursor between 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.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER Press the + button or - button to toggle the cursor between the zones . A “Y” appears under every zone number. The cursor under the zone number blinks when a zone is highlighted. 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. 12 3 4 5 6 YYY PARTY MASTER NOTE: IN THIS EXAMPLE ZONES 1, 2 AND 3 ARE CONFIGURED FOR PARTY MODE.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER ZONE 4 PRE-OUT ZONE 5 PRE-OUT The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with Zone 4 pre-amplifier outputs that enable the use of a separate outboard power amplifier. The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with Zone 5 pre-amplifier outputs that enable the use of a separate outboard power amplifier. This must be configured on each slave as well as the master. This must be configured on each slave as well as the master.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONFIGURING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER To change these outputs to a fixed volume level, press the Band button. The display will show [PRE-OUT 6 FIXED]. The Zone 6 Output is now set to +6dB relative to the selected source input level. ZONE 6 FIXED PREOUT To continue to NAMING THE SOURCE DEVICES, press the Set button once. To save the settings and exit the configuration mode, simultaneously hold down the Band and Set buttons.
IR PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING SOURCE DEVICE IR COMMAND CODES Press the – button to exit and move to the next step without erasing any of the presets. To continue to the next configuration step, RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS, press the Set button. To save the settings and exit configuration mode, simultaneously hold down the Band and Set buttons. After the ZR-6 saves the information, [RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE] appears on the display. The ZR-6 will return to the normal operating mode.
IR PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING SOURCE DEVICE IR COMMAND CODES Page 4 Source 5 #7 Page 5 Source 6 #8 Page 6 Library 1 #9 Page 7 Library 2 #0 Enter Additional pages are supplied for building IR command sequences: Channel Up Channel Down Page 8 Tuner Last Page 9 Source 2 (iPod) Menu Page 10 Source 3 Guide Page 11 Source 4 Info Page 12 Source 5 List Page 13 Source 6 Exit The command code memory cells appear in this order.
IR PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING SOLO-6MD AND SOLO-6IR COMMAND CODE MAPPING CHART The MD Keypad function/buttons will issue the IR commands learned in the following location: INTERNAL DEVICES Solo-6MD Keypad Buttons Solo-6IR Keypad Buttons ZR-6 IR Command Label HEX Code POWER ON 0x31 OFF OFF POWER OFF Radio iPod OFF STOP CD CD 2 CD 3 CD Ch CD Ch 2 CD Ch 3 Select Select PLAY 0x11 Select Select PAUSE 0x13 OK 0x1e NEXT 0x2c SEEK UP X X X 0x2b SEEK DOWN X X X AM/FM PLAY/PAUSE C
IR PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING SOLO-6MD AND SOLO-6IR COMMAND CODE MAPPING CHART DEVICE CODE BUTTON ON KEYPAD DVD DVD 2 Blu-Ray DVD Ch DVD Ch 2 DVR SAT TV SAT TV 2 SAT TV 3 Cable Cable 2 Cable 3 Video Video 2 TV TV 2 HDTV MP3 Music Music 2 DMS DMS 2 DMS 3 DMS 4 PC Game Sat Radio, Sat Radio 2 Power On issued for each device when selected; Power OFF issued for each device after a delay when no longer playing in any zone.
IR PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING TS-PRO COMMAND CODE MAPPING CHART The TS-Pro Touchscreen function/ buttons will issue the IR commands learned in the following location: INTERNAL DEVICES TS-Pro Buttons Learns in this ZR-6 IR Command Location HEX Code POWER ON 0x31 OFF POWER OFF P = Button appears on the Primary (Main) screen for that device. S = Button appears on the Secondary screen for that device. T = Button appears on the Tertiary (Third) screen for that device.
IR PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING TS-PRO COMMAND CODE MAPPING CHART P = APPEARS ON PRIMARY SCREEN FOR DEVICE; S = APPEARS ON SECONDARY SCREEN FOR DEVICE; T = APPEARS ON TERTIARY SCREEN FOR DEVICE; H = HARD BUTTON DVD DVD 2 Blu-ray DVD Ch DVD Ch 2 DVR SAT TV SAT TV 2 SAT TV 3 P P P T P P P T S S P P P P P P T S P Cable Cable 2 Cable 3 MP3 Music Music 2 DMS DMS 2 DMS 3 DMS 4 PC P P P P P P P P P P P P Video Video 2 TV TV 2 HDTV Game Sat Radio Hard OFF Key available for al
IR PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING R-8L IR COMMAND CODE MAPPING CHART the R-8L Remote will issue the IR commands learned in the following locations: 46 FIXED DEVICE CODES R-8L Buttons ZR-6 IR Command Label HEX Code POWER ON 0x31 OFF POWER OFF LEARNED DEVICE CODES Radio iPod All Other Devices OFF STOP OFF ON PLAY 0x11 Play PLAY PAUSE 0x13 Pause PAUSE STOP 0x12 Stop Stop FAST FORWARD 0x15 Fast Forward FAST FORWARD REWIND 0x14 Rewind RECORD 0x90 REWIND RECORD NEXT 0x2c Next So
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. The 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 The procedure for storing IR command codes in VS-6/Library 2 is the same as storing IR command codes in the source device memory pages, with one difference: the command codes for Power On and Power Off are eliminated. The first command code to be learned will be Play.
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-6IR KEYPAD ZONE TURN ON VOLUME LEVEL Loudness 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. Treble Source Level RADIO iPod CD DVD SAT VIDEO IR Sensor Bass Turn-On Volume 1.
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 1 for five seconds.
SYSTEM SETTINGS SETTING UP THE ZONE KEYPADS Press the Play/Pause/Select key to select the highlighted menu option. 2. Press the Vol + and Vol – keys to scroll through the menu options and highlight the desired function: “Contrast” or “Backlight Timeout.” 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.
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.
SYSTEM SETTINGS SETTING UP THE ZONE KEYPADS THE TS-PRO TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY SETTINGS 1. Select Display Settings; the “Setup - Display Settings” screen will be displayed. 2. Select Key Clicks On/ Off, Select Color Scheme, Backlight Timeout, Custom Image Display, or Virtual Room Timeout. Niles Key KEYPAD SETUP To enter the touchscreen setup mode: 1. Press-and-hold the Niles Key for three seconds. 2.
SYSTEM SETTINGS SETTING UP THE ZONE KEYPADS CUSTOM IMAGE DISPLAY The idle time (the length of time after the last key press) before the custom image is shown can be adjusted in Custom Image Display. 1. Adjust the Custom Image Display with the + key and the – key (5-60 seconds). 2. Press the box to the left of Hide Custom Image to always hide the custom image. A checkmark will appear in the box. When the box is checked, the custom image will never be displayed.
SYSTEM SETTINGS SETTING UP THE ZONE KEYPADS SCREEN CALIBRATION 2. Touch the menu item for the setting to be adjusted. The touchscreen display should be calibrated after installation, and whenever it does not respond well to key presses. 3. Press “Exit” to return to the previous screen. 1. Select Calibration in the Configuration Menu. 2. Press the first Target displayed. A stylus with minimum surface area such as a plastic ball point pen with tip retracted will provide best results. 3.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE SETTING UP THE ZONE KEYPADS 2. Select the source to be adjusted. The source will start playing in the zone. The source level adjustment screen for the selected source will be displayed. Adjust the source by touching the + and – buttons. Range is from 0 to 7. The default level is 0. 3. Adjust all the sources so that they have the same apparent volume in the zone. ZONE TURN-ON VOLUME By default, each zone will turn on at the last played volume level.
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-6IR 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-6IR 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-6MD KEYPAD OPERATING A LISTENING ZONE The keypad backlight will turn off after the elapsed time selected in the Solo-6MD configuration menu. The keys are always active, even if the backlight is off. Pressing any key will activate the backlight, restart the backlight timeout clock, and perform the selected function. 1. Pressing the Radio key immediately selects the radio for play 2. Pressing the iPod key immediately selects the iPod for play. 3.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE SOLO-6MD KEYPAD 2. Press the Vol +, Vol -, <, and > keys to scroll through and highlight the connected source devices. 3. Press the Play/Pause/Select key to select the highlighted option. The selected source device will begin playing in the zone. All zone activation functions, 12V triggers, IR sequences, etc., will be executed. The appropriate “Now Playing” screen will be displayed (see Device Source Screens Library, Appendix A). RADIO FUNCTIONS 1.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE SOLO-6MD 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 (unplugged from the cable), the “iPod Disconnected” screen will be displayed. 2.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE SOLO-6MD KEYPAD OTHER SOURCE FUNCTIONS PARTY (WHOLE-HOUSE) MODE 1. When a source is playing in the zone, the appropriate “Now Playing” screen will be displayed. 1. Press-and-hold either the Radio key or the iPod key on any installed keypad to turn on the radio or iPod in all enabled zones (see “Party Mode” in the Configuration section). Each zone will react as if the source key was pressed in that particular zone. 2.
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE TS-PRO TOUCHSCREEN Touching any source key will immediately start playing the selected source in the active zone Touching-and-holding any source key will turn on the selected source in all Party Mode enabled rooms • Touching anywhere on the touchscreen or any hard key will activate the backlight, restarting the time out clock (no button function will occur) Pressing the Niles Key when the Zone is off and the TS-Pro is off, will start playing the last selecte
OPERATING THE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER FROM THE R-8L LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL The R-8L 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.
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) NOTE: IN THE EXAMPLE, THE TUNER HAS BEEN SELECTED TO PLAY IN ALL ZONES ENABLED FOR PARTY MODE [cr] is a carriage return 5) Direct tune command – to directly select radio stations (the tuner must be the active source in the active zone; zones 1-6 use the tuner in the Master chassis only, and zones 7-12 use the tuner in the first Slave chassis only, and zones 13 – 18 use the tuner in the se
RS-232 CONTROL PROTOCOLS CONTROL COMMAND STRINGS ZR-6 Response: r[type],[com #],FAIL,[fcode][cr] 22 Parameter 3 is out of range 23 Parameter 4 is out of range 24 Invalid parameter: too many dots 25 Invalid parameter: must be all numbers 26 Menu is not available 27 Pound (#) or bytes do not match with the string r indicates a ZR-6 command response [type] identifies the response type znc = zone command znt = zone transport command src = source command value bytes that were received srt = source transport
RS-232 CONTROL PROTOCOLS CODES FOR ZR-6 SPECIFIC COMMANDS (h) – Command supports hold function Command 78 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 Pa
APPENDIX A: SOURCE DEVICE SCREEN LIBRARY The Solo-6MD displays the following screens whenever the corresponding source device is selected.
DEVICE NAME: CD CHANGER, CD CHANGER 2, CD CHANGER 3 DEVICE NAME: DIGITAL MUSIC SERVER (DMS), DMS 2, DMS 3, DMS 4 DEVICE NAME: DVD, DVD 2 DEVICE NAME: DVD CHANGER, DVD CHANGER 2 80 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373
APPENDIX A: SOURCE DEVICE SCREEN LIBRARY DEVICE NAME: PC DEVICE NAME: SATELLITE RADIO, SATELLITE RADIO 2 DEVICE NAME: SATELLITE TV, SATELLITE TV 2, SATELLITE TV 3 DEVICE NAME: TV, TV 2 DEVICE NAME: MP3 PLAYER NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 81
APPENDIX A: SOURCE DEVICE SCREEN LIBRARY DEVICE NAME: VIDEO, VIDEO 2 DEVICE NAME: DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER DEVICE NAME: GAME DEVICE NAME: HDTV DEVICE NAME: MUSIC, MUSIC 2 82 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373
APPENDIX A: SOURCE DEVICE SCREEN LIBRARY The TS-PRO displays the following screens whenever the corresponding source device is selected.
APPENDIX A: SOURCE DEVICE SCREEN LIBRARY DEVICE NAME: CD CH, CD CH 2 DEVICE NAME: CD CH 3 DEVICE NAME: DMS, DMS 2, DMS 3, DMS 4 (DIGITAL MUSIC SERVER) DEVICE NAME: DVD, DVD 2 84 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373
APPENDIX A: SOURCE DEVICE SCREEN LIBRARY DEVICE NAME: DVD CHANGER DEVICE NAME: DVD CHANGER 2 DEVICE NAME: PC DEVICE NAME: SAT RADIO, SAT RADIO 2 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 85
APPENDIX A: SOURCE DEVICE SCREEN LIBRARY DEVICE NAME: TV, TV 2 DEVICE NAME: MP3 DEVICE NAME: VIDEO, VIDEO 2 DEVICE NAME: DVR 86 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373
APPENDIX A: SOURCE DEVICE SCREEN LIBRARY DEVICE NAME: GAME DEVICE NAME: HDTV DEVICE NAME: MUSIC, MUSIC 2 DEVICE NAME: SAT TV NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 87
IR PROGRAMMING WORKSHEETS STORED IR SEQUENCE - RADIO Job Name: _______________ Step # 88 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 64 Source Function Niles Remote Button NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373
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 64 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Source Function Niles Remote Button 89
IR PROGRAMMING WORKSHEETS STORED IR COMMANDS - SOURCE 2 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button 90 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 Source Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Channel Up Channel Down Last List Menu
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 64 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Source Function Niles Remote Button 91
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 Source Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Channel Up Channel Down Last List Menu Info G
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 64 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Source Function Niles Remote Button 93
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 Source Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Channel Up Channel Down Last List Menu Info Gu
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 64 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Source Function Niles Remote Button 95
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 Source Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Channel Up Channel Down Last List Menu Info Gu
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 64 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Source Function Niles Remote Button 97
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 Source Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Channel Up Channel Down Last List Menu Info Gu
IR PROGRAMMING WORKSHEETS STORED IR COMMANDS - LIBRARY 1 Job Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Source Function Source Name: _______________ Niles Remote Button Play Channel Up Pause Channel Down Stop Last Forward List Rewind Menu Previous Info Next Guide Cursor Up Exit Cursor Down Red Cursor Left Green Cursor Right Yellow OK Blue 1 Input 2 Replay 3 Disc 4 Page Up 5 Page Down 6 Live 7 Fav 8 Random 9 Group Source Function 0 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-8
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 6 100
NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 101
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