INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE ZR-8630AV MultiZone Audio/Video Receiver Eight-Source, Six-Zone, 30W Per Channel AM/FM Receiver B L E N D I N G T E C H N O L O G Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E®
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver, one of the most flexible and convenient audio/video components ever offered. The ZR-8630AV, like all Niles products, is built to the highest standards of quality and reliability. With proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry's most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHOOSING A SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Video Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Voltage Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Current Sensing .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation from the Home Theater Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 1. Integrated Home Theater using 12V Home Theater Sync and IR Repeating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 2. Integrated Home Theater using 12V Home Theater Sync and Niles R-8 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 3. Integrated Home Theater without 12V Home Theater Sync and using Niles R-8 Commands . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 PROGRAMMING DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 ZR-8630AV Programming Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Niles Audio Corporation has recognized the need for a simple-to-use, cost-effective multi-zone audio/video system that can provide years of listening and viewing pleasure. Our product-development team has produced an innovative multi-zone receiver that incorporates six separate zones of amplifier power, two built-in AM/FM tuners, and connections for six audio/video source components. The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver is the multi-zone solution for which you have been asking.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Multi-Zone/Multi-Source The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver incorporates matrix preamplifier technology to provide two built-in AM/FM tuners and six audio/video source components to six zones simultaneously. Finally, Dad can relax by watching a DVD in the den while the kids listen to their favorite music by the pool. 12-Channel 30W Amplifier for Six Zones of Stereo Sound The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver is an integrated solution for multi-zone applications.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS System-Wide Operation The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver incorporates system-wide control to activate all zones to a particular source component. An ALL OFF command is included for complete system shutdown from any zone in the system. Paging Input for Telephone Systems A paging input accommodates telephone systems equipped with a paging output.
PARTS GUIDE (ZR-8630AV) LED Zone ON/OFF Indicator Zone Label Slots T uner Controls Z R-86 -863 30A AV 1 2 3 4 Main Power Switch 5 6 1 2 4 5 + 6 7 9 10 – Removable Programming Cover Tuner Display Z R-86 -863 30A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 6 7 3 4 5 + 9 10 – RED LED GREEN LED ENTER IR PROGRAM POWER OR DISCRETE "ON" SEQUENCE DISCRETE "OFF" Sensor for Capturing IR Commands Zone All On/Page Enable Switches Programming Controls and Indicators Audio Inputs Paging Input DB
PARTS GUIDE (ZR-8630AV) LED Zone ON/OFF Indicators Provide individual ON/OFF indication for each zone. Flasher Outputs Six 3.5mm jacks provide an output connection for IRC-2P MicroFlashers™, one for each connected source component. A seventh output labeled ALL is designed for the IRC-1P High-Output IR Flasher. Zone Label Slots Coined slot for placing included zone labels for easy identification. IR Input A single 3.
PARTS GUIDE (R-8 REMOTE) INCLUDED Zone OFF Button Zone Volume Buttons Function Buttons Zone Mute Button Source Buttons Figure 2 Source Buttons Tap any of these buttons once to turn on the zone and select a source component. Press and hold these buttons to turn on all enabled zones and select the same source component in all zones. Zone Mute Button Tap this button once to mute the sound in a zone, or to restore the sound in a muted zone.
PARTS GUIDE (INTELLIPAD® CI KEYPAD MODULES) SOLD SEPARATELY Function Keys Master Keys Zone Off Key * Mute Key Zone Volume Key Select™ Master Keypad Module Transport™ Accessory Keypad Module Numeric ™ Accessory Keypad Module Master Keys Function Keys Zone Off Keys Mute Key Zone Volume Key Solo™ Master Keypad Module Figure 3 NOTE: Select™ and Solo™ Master Keypad Modules with an integrated IR sensor are available. They accept IR commands from the Niles R-8 Remote.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 1 - SIX ZONES Source Components AUDIO CD CHANGER DIGITAL L R DVD AUDIO VIDEO L R DIGITAL DSS DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO L R PHONE AC Power Cord AUDIO CD CHANGER DIGITAL L Switched AC Outlet Niles AC-3 R DVD AUDIO VIDEO L R DIGITAL Unswitched AC Outlet 12V Trigger DSS DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO L R PHONE Niles IRC-2P MicroFlashers Audio Cables 3 4 7 8 HT PAGE ZONE 6 CK O ZONE 4 K N CK O U ZONE 3 Figure 4 13 ED SE N CK O K U AR ED SE NO N
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS INTRODUCTION TO ZR-8630AV CONFIGURATIONS The Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver combines with source components and control devices (keypads, remote controls, and IR sensors) to deliver audio and video to multiple zones throughout a home. This section of the manual describes 12 different ways to configure a ZR-8630AV system, beginning with the most basic (Configuration 1).
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS In a very large room, you may want to provide a separate IR sensor across the room from a Select™ IR or Solo™ IR Master Keypad Module. With a separate IR sensor, a source component's actual IR commands (i.e., provided by the component's original remote control or a learning remote control programmed with these IR commands) will control the source components.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 2 – ADDING ZONES USING MULTIPLE ZR-8630AV UNITS If the system requires more than six zones, use more than one ZR-8630AV to create a larger multi-zone/multisource system. You can combine as many as three ZR-8630AV units to provide up to 18 zones. Designate one ZR-8630AV as the Master and the others as Slaves. (See Installation Settings on page 60 for more details.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 3 – DISTRIBUTING SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO AND VIDEO SIGNALS When sharing source components with three ZR-8630AV units (see Figure 6) or two ZR-8630AV units and a Home Theater system (see Figure 7), each source—whether audio or video—requires a Niles AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 3 – DISTRIBUTING SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO AND VIDEO SIGNALS Source Components AUDIO CD CHANGER DIGITAL L R DSS Niles AVDA-3 Distribution Amplifier DIGITAL L AUDIO VIDEO L R 3 Niles IRC-2P MicroFlashers PHONE 4 8 HT PAGE MAIN TUNER 2 Designated as the Master Four Pair Twisted Cable PAGE DIGITAL 1 2 AUDIO VIDEO L R CD FRONT L SURROUND L R 1 Miami, Florida USA CENTER L Video 1 R Video 2 6 R DSS CD TUNER 2 8 4 VA Designated as Slave #1 H
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 4 – INTEGRATING AN IR-CONTROLLED HOME THEATER An IR-controlled Home Theater surround-sound receiver can be integrated to share source components in a system with the ZR-8630AV. Audio Cables with RCA Y-Adapters DIGITAL 1 AUDIO VIDEO L R CD 2 FRONT REAR L L R R DSS CD CENTER L Video 1 R Video 2 12V D.C.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 5 – INTEGRATING A HOME THEATER USING AN INTELLICONTROL® A Home Theater system controlled by a Niles IntelliControl® can be integrated to share source components in a system with the ZR-8630AV. Audio Cables with RCA Y-Adapters DIGITAL 1 AUDIO VIDEO L R CD 2 REAR FRONT L L R R DSS CD CENTER L Video 1 R Video 2 Home Theater Receiver 12V D.C.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 6 – MULTIPLE MASTER KEYPAD MODULES IN A ZONE You can expand the single zone of a Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver to contain multiple Master Keypad Modules, providing control from many locations within the zone. Use a Niles IntelliPad® Ci Expander™ to connect multiple keypads in a single zone. By using two Expanders, you can include up to five Master Keypad Modules in a single zone.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 7 – MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS IN A ZONE You can set up a single zone of the ZR-8630AV to contain more than one listening area (i.e., an adjacent living room and dining room). Choose this configuration when the speakers in the zone need not play at separate volume levels or be ON/OFF separately.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 8 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MORE POWER To provide more power in a zone, use an external amplifier. An RCA preamplifier output connection for each zone of the ZR-8630AV allows you to connect external amplifiers for zones requiring additional power.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 9 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS You can set up a zone of the ZR-8630AV to contain more than one listening area by adding an external amplifier (i.e., an adjacent living room and dining room area). Choose this configuration when the speakers in the zone need not play at separate volume levels or be on/off separately.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 10 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE ROOMS The preamplifier output connectors on the ZR-8630AV for zones 4, 5 and 6 have a fixed/variable setting. Use the fixed setting with an external amplifier to divide a zone into individual rooms using conventional Niles impedance-matching volume controls.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 11 – SYSTEM PAGING AND EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM For voice paging through the speakers in the listening zones (see Figure 15), a Paging Input connection on the rear panel of the ZR-8630AV accepts the paging output signal of popular telephone systems. You can adjust the paging volume level in the ZR-8630AV. (See Installation Settings on page 61 for more information.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 12 – IR REPEATING FOR CONTROL OF LOCAL COMPONENTS You can integrate an IR Repeating System into a room connected to the Niles ZR-8630AV (see Figure 17). This enables a single IR Sensor (installed in that room) to control local components with a hand-held IR remote control. In Figure 17, a Niles IR Sensor connects to a Niles IRP-6+ for control of local components, and to a Niles ZR-8630AV for control of distributed components.
COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY Infrared Command Compatibility To determine the compatibility of various equipment brands with the ZR-8630AV, Niles engineers conducted IR control tests on typical A/V source components (i.e., CD, DVD, DSS, cable boxes, etc.) from each brand. All brands listed below passed the test.
SOURCE POWER SYNCHRONIZATION WHAT IS SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION? The ZR-8630AV has been designed to keep track of the ON/OFF condition of the six source components connected to the system. This allows automation of source components that use the same IR command for ON and OFF. For this feature to function as designed, you need synchronization (sync) between the ZR-8630AV and source components that use the same IR command for ON and OFF.
SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION CHOOSING A SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD Once you establish that all source components in the system have compatible IR commands, the next step is to choose the appropriate sync method for each component. There are two ways to detect when a component is ON or OFF: Video or Voltage Sync. TV DSS DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO L R PHONE Video Input L 3 8 4 HT PAGE IR IN TUNER 2 Figure 18 Video Sync Video Sync is the easiest and most reliable method of synchronization.
SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION Voltage Sync Voltage Sync also is reliable if you choose and implement it correctly. The voltage sync inputs can detect the control out voltage from a Niles signal-sensing product interfaced to the source component. Obtaining Voltage Sync Current Sensing Current Sensing synchronizes a component by detecting the changes in the AC power draw that occurs with a componentwhen it turns ON and OFF.
SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION Light Sensing Using a light sensor (LS-1) to synchronize your components is usually your last choice, simply because the other choices are more reliable. The Niles LS-1 Light Sensor can synchronize a component by sensing changes in light. The 12V output of the LS-1 connects to the ZR-8630AV unit’s 12V Sync Input dedicated for that component. This connection requires a mini-plug to RCA adapter. (See Connections for more information.
SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION LED Sync Status LED Source Red 1/2 (Tuner LED) If Home Theater has sync X 3/4 3 has sync 3/4 4 has sync 3/4 3 & 4 have sync 5/6 5 has sync 5/6 6 has sync 5/6 5 & 6 have sync 7/8 7 has sync 7/8 8 has sync 7/8 7 & 8 have sync Green Yellow X X X X X X X X X Source-power sync ensures that a source component always turns ON when users need it on and that all the components turn OFF when users turn the system off.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW MASTER KEYS/SOURCE BUTTONS The Master Keys available on the Select™ and Solo™ Master Keypad Modules and the Source Buttons on the hand-held R-8 Remote (Figure 21) provide “one-touch activation” of the ZR-8630AV and source components. The Master Keys on the Master Keypad Modules are equipped with backlighting LEDs for indicating Zone ON/OFF, Zone Mute, and Zone Input Selection status.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Master Key/Source Button Events When you press a Master Key on a Master Keypad Module or a Source Button on the hand-held R-8 Remote, as many as four events occur. The first two events are factory-programmed: Event 1 activates the zone in which you are located. Event 2 selects the proper source input corresponding to the Master Key or Source Button you press (1 = Tuner 1, 2 = Tuner 2, 3 = Input 3, 4 = Input 4, etc.).
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW MASTER KEY/SOURCE BUTTON OPERATION The Master Key/Source Buttons have two methods for operating the system: Single-Zone Operation A single tap of a Master Key/Source Button in a zone turns that zone turns ON, and illuminates its Master Key GREEN. A zone turns ON to its last volume setting, unless you program a maximum turn ON volume into the ZR-8630AV. (See Installation Settings for more information.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW OFF Key Events Whenever you press the OFF Key/Button, any zone or zones that are on will turn OFF. In addition, if the zone turning OFF was the last zone ON in the system (including the Home Theater Zone sharing source components), pressing the OFF Key/Button also turns OFF the source components. This event requires no programming. It deactivates the source components by reversing the programming for the Master Key Source ON events.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW VOLUME KEYS/BUTTONS The Volume Keys on the Select™ and Solo™ Master Keypad Modules and the Volume Buttons on the hand-held R-8 Remote adjusts the volume for individual zones.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW MUTE KEY/BUTTON The Mute Key on the Select™ and Solo™ Master Keypad Modules and the Mute Button on the hand-held R-8 Remote MUTE or UNMUTE the sound in an individual zone.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW FUNCTION KEYS/BUTTONS The Solo™ Master Keypad Module, the Numeric™ and Transport™ Accessory Keypad Modules, and the hand-held R-8 Remote include various function keys for control of the built-in tuners and the connected source components. Figure 25 illustrates the function keys available for each of the control devices.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Function Key/Button Operation for the Built-in Tuners The commands for operation of the built-in tuners from the function keys/buttons are pre-programmed. Figure 26 depicts the available commands for the tuners, their function key/button location, and a description of how they control the tuners.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT-PANEL TUNER OPERATION Preset Buttons Tuner Display Station Scan Buttons 5 6 1 2 4 5 + 6 7 9 10 – Frequency Indicator Stereo Indicator Tuner Select Button Band Indicator Figure 27 Tuner Display When you press the Tuner Select button, the green Tuner Window displays the selected tuner and band (FM 1, AM 1, FM 2, or AM 2). After three seconds, the Tuner Window displays the station frequency and band (AM or FM).
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW IDENTICAL SOURCE COMPONENTS The ZR-8630AV provides individual control of identical source components (i.e., two DSS receivers of the same brand and model) by routing the individual source component IR commands with which it has been programmed to specific Flasher Outputs. These programmed IR commands go to the individual Flasher Outputs based on the source components for which they were programmed.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW OPERATING A SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH A HOME THEATER Operation from the Stereo Zones Provided by the ZR-8630AV User operation from the zones provided by ZR-8630AV units are not affected when integrating a Home Theater to share source components. (See System Configurations 4 and 5.) Select™ and Solo™ Master Keypad Modules in each zone independently operate the zone to which they are dedicated (i.e., Zone ON/OFF, Volume Up/Down, Mute).
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW The moment a valid Home Theater Sync signal is present at the ZR-8630AV, the ZR-8630AV unit’s 12V control output sends a turn-on trigger for a voltage-triggered AC power strip (i.e., Niles AC-3), activating latching source components. When the Home Theater is turned OFF, the ZR-8630AV checks itself and any other ZR-8630AV units in the system to see if any zones are still ON.
INSTALLATION PLACEMENT Place the ZR-8630AV on a flat, level surface such as a table or shelf, with its weight equally distributed on each of its four feet. Placing the weight of the amplifier on the rear or front panel for even an instant will result in damage to the amplifier's connectors and controls. Like any high-fidelity component, the ZR-8630AV will last much longer if it has adequate ventilation for proper cooling.
CONNECTIONS TERMINATING FOUR-PAIR TWISTED CABLE The Select™ and Solo™ Master Keypad Modules, the Expander, and the ZR-8630AV unit’s system-expansion connections require a four-pair twisted cable with a one-to-one wiring configuration. To maintain consistency throughout all IntelliPad® Ci installations, we recommend the color-coding pattern described in Figure 31, but you may adopt a different color-coding pattern if you use it consistently throughout the system.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING IR SENSORS You can connect an IR sensor to a Select™, Select™ IR, Solo™, or Solo™ IR Master Keypad Module in one of two ways: directly with a four-pair twisted cable (see Figures 34 and 35), or with a three-wire to RJ-45 adapter (FG00852) available from Niles for IR sensors installed with two-conductor shielded cable. (See Figure 36 and the Accessories Section of this manual.) Use VW-1 rated wire.
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CONNECTIONS 6 High-Output Flasher to the Flasher Outputs 6. Connect the mini-plug end of a Niles High-Output Flasher, Model IRC-1P (FG00932), to the Flasher Output labeled ALL. Strategically position the IRC-1P to provide IR transmission to all source components. It adheres with a Velcro mounting system (included). SPEAKERS 14 1. Zones 1-6 Use Niles no-strip connectors to attach wires from the ZR-8630AV to the speakers in the listening zones. 15 1.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN IR SENSOR FOR LOCAL SYSTEM CONTROL IR sensors installed in zones for hand-held IR remote control of the ZR-8630AV and its source components also can control local components (i.e., a TV, DSS, DVD, and a surround-sound system located in the master bedroom zone as shown in figure 38). Connect the IR sensor normally to the Master Keypad Module to control the ZR-8630AV and its source components.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN A/B AMPLIFIER SWITCH FOR LOCAL SYSTEM SELECTION Connect a Niles SPK-1 Voltage-Triggered Speaker Level A/B Switcher (FG00240) to both the ZR-8630AV and a local system to provide sound from each system to the same speakers in a single zone. When the local system is on, it connects to the speakers. When the local system is off, the Niles ZR-8630AV connects to the speakers by default. In Figure 39, the Zoned Speaker Output of the ZR-8630AV connects to the "A" side of the SPK-1.
PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW INSTALLER PROGRAMMING PANEL Use the hidden programming controls on the front panel of the ZR-8630AV to program into its memory the IR commands for control of external source components. (See Figure 40).
PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ZR-8630AV Programming Worksheet Each ZR-8630AV requires a Tuner and Zone Label Programming Worksheet. Figure 41 shows the programming information that you should include. 1 2 JOB TITLE SYSTEM DESIGNER Mr. Smith Joe Installer Document the customer ’s name. Document the system designer’s 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: A, B OR C) Patio Jacuzzi ✗❏ (A) MASTER Kitchen name.
PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ZR-8630AV Source-Component Programming Worksheet Fill out a separate Source-Component Programming Worksheet for each of the six source components in the system, providing the programming information detailed in Figures 42, 43, and 44. 1 2 JOB TITLE SYSTEM DESIGNER Mr. Smith Joe Installer Document the customer ’s name.
PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Function Keys/Buttons Programming Figure 43 depicts the section of the Programming Worksheet that corresponds to the source-component function key/button programming. For each programmed source component, fill out a worksheet that states what IR commands you will program and assign to each function key/button.
PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW PROGRAMMING A LEARNING REMOTE FOR ZONE OPERATION You can teach the IR commands of the Niles R-8 Remote to learning remote controls to operate an individual zone. These IR commands operate the ZR-8630AV and its associated source components from any zone equipped with a Select™ or Solo™ Master Keypad Module or an external IR sensor. Important Note: IR sensors alone cannot control a zone. They operate only in conjunction with a Select™ or Solo™ Master Keypad Module.
PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Teach the Home Theater learning remote control the R-8 IR commands from Source Buttons 3 through 8, and all other commands except Tuner1, Tuner 2, Volume +, Volume –, Mute, and OFF. Sending a Niles Source Button IR command from the Home Theater tells the ZR-8630AV that the Home Theater is turning on and which source it is selecting. Synchronized source components corresponding to a pressed source button then turn ON, if they aren’t ON already.
PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Method #3 – Controlling Shared Source Components with Niles R-8 Commands and without 12V Home Theater Status A third method of programming is available in situations where the Home Theater does not provide a 12V DC status signal. With this method, you must teach some of the Niles R-8 Remote Control IR commands to the Home Theater learning remote. The minimum requirement is to program the learning remote with Niles commands from Source Buttons 3 through 8, and the OFF Button IR commands.
PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: SYSTEM DESIGNER A, B OR C) ❏ (A) MASTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ❏ (B) SLAVE 1 ❏ (C) SLAVE 2 4 6 FM FM 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 4_______ 9_______ 4_______ 9_______ 4_______ 9
PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: SYSTEM DESIGNER A, B OR C) ❏ (A) MASTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ❏ (B) SLAVE 1 ❏ (C) SLAVE 2 4 6 FM FM 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 4_______ 9_______ 4_______ 9_______ 4_______ 9
PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: SYSTEM DESIGNER A, B OR C) ❏ (A) MASTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ❏ (B) SLAVE 1 ❏ (C) SLAVE 2 4 6 FM FM 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 4_______ 9_______ 4_______ 9_______ 4_______ 9
PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: SYSTEM DESIGNER A, B OR C) ❏ (A) MASTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ❏ (B) SLAVE 1 ❏ (C) SLAVE 2 4 6 FM FM 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 1_______ 6_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 2_______ 7_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 3_______ 8_______ 4_______ 9_______ 4_______ 9_______ 4_______ 9
SOURCE COMPONENT PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________ 4 SYSTEM DESIGNER MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________ PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER COMPONENT BRAND: __________________________________ COMPONENT SYNC ❏ Yes 5 ❏ No POWER PROGRAMMING If Yes, SYNC TYPE: ❏ Video ❏ 12V ❏ Single “Power” IR Command ❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands ❏ Latching Power PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON Play Stop Pause Rewind << FF>>
SOURCE COMPONENT PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________ 4 SYSTEM DESIGNER MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________ PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER COMPONENT BRAND: __________________________________ COMPONENT SYNC ❏ Yes 5 ❏ No POWER PROGRAMMING If Yes, SYNC TYPE: ❏ Video ❏ 12V ❏ Single “Power” IR Command ❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands ❏ Latching Power PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON Play Stop Pause Rewind << FF>>
SOURCE COMPONENT PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________ 4 SYSTEM DESIGNER MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________ PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER COMPONENT BRAND: __________________________________ COMPONENT SYNC ❏ Yes 5 ❏ No POWER PROGRAMMING If Yes, SYNC TYPE: ❏ Video ❏ 12V ❏ Single “Power” IR Command ❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands ❏ Latching Power PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON Play Stop Pause Rewind << FF>>
SOURCE COMPONENT PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________ 4 SYSTEM DESIGNER MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________ PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER COMPONENT BRAND: __________________________________ COMPONENT SYNC ❏ Yes 5 ❏ No POWER PROGRAMMING If Yes, SYNC TYPE: ❏ Video ❏ 12V ❏ Single “Power” IR Command ❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands ❏ Latching Power PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON Play Stop Pause Rewind << FF>>
INSTALLATION SETTINGS ALL ON/PAGE DIP SWITCH SETTINGS The numbers of the six ALL ON/PAGE switches on the hidden programming panel of the ZR-8630AV correspond to the unit’s zone numbers. (See Figure 46.) The switches enable (Up) or disable (Down) the individual zone to respond to ALL ON commands and incoming audio pages. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Up Down Figure 46 FIXED/VARIABLE PREAMPLIFIER SWITCH Zones 4, 5, and 6 include a fixed/variable preamplifier switch (see Figure 47) on the rear panel of the ZR-8630AV.
INSTALLATION SETTINGS VOLUME SETTINGS The ZR-8630AV has three useful volume features with customizable settings: Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume Level Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume prevents a zone from playing too loudly when it turns on or if its selected source changes. When a zone turns ON individually, it always turns ON to its last volume setting—unless the last volume setting is greater than the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume level set in the memory of the ZR-8630AV.
INSTALLATION SETTINGS SOURCE-IN-USE SETTING The ZR-8630AV comes from the factory with the source-in-use indication mode (see page 45) set to ON. If you install the ZR-8630AV with keypads that don't recognize this functionality, you must turn it OFF: 1. Turn the ZR-8630AV ON. 2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds, until the LCD display shows "PGM MODE.” 3. Press the Tuner Select button repeatedly until the LCD display shows "SrcU ON." 4.
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS PROGRAMMING IR COMMANDS RED LED GREEN LED ENTER IR Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button. ENTER IR PROGRAM 1 TUNER 2 PROGRAM NEXT 3 SOURCE 4 5 SOURCE 6 7 SOURCE 8 POWER POWER OR DISCRETE "ON" IR COMMANDS The PROGRAM LED The TUNER 1/2 LED lights lights RED. RED indicating Tuner 1. NEXT SEQUENCE DISCRETE "OFF" The SEQUENCE LED lights RED.
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 3 - To program a sequence for Tuner 2, press the keys on the Niles R-8 Remote that correspond to the commands you wish to include in the sequence. Otherwise, press the NEXT button and skip to Step 4. Enter commands and delays from the ZR-8630AV Programming Worksheet in the order you wish them to occur. The sequence may include as many as 64 commands and/or delays. To include a delay, use the Volume + key (1 second) or Volume - key (.5 second).
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 5a - For a component connected as Source 3 that has IR commands for turning power ON and OFF: Determine whether the component has a single power IR command for ON and OFF, or separate commands for discrete ON and discrete OFF. With the source component’s remote control, teach either the single power command or the discrete ON command. The ENTER IR light blinks. ENTER IR PROGRAM Immediately after capturing the IR command, test it by pressing the Test IR button.
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 6 - Press the NEXT button. RED LED GREEN LED ENTER IR 1 TUNER 2 NEXT PROGRAM 3 SOURCE 4 5 SOURCE 6 POWER 7 SOURCE 8 ENTER IR PROGRAM NEXT The ENTER IR light turns off. Step 7 - On the Niles R-8 Remote, press a Function Button that corresponds to the Source 3 IR command you wish to teach. POWER OR DISCRETE "ON" IR COMMANDS DISCRETE "OFF" The DISCRETE “OFF” LED turns OFF. The IR COMMANDS LED blinks RED. The ENTER IR LED lights RED.
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 10 - Press the NEXT button. RED LED GREEN LED ENTER IR 1 TUNER 2 PROGRAM NEXT 3 SOURCE 4 5 SOURCE 6 POWER PROGRAM NEXT The ENTER IR LED lights RED. Step 11 - To program a sequence for Source 3, press the keys on the Niles R-8 Remote that correspond to the commands you wish to include in the sequence. Otherwise, skip to Step 12. The IR COMMANDS LED turns OFF.
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS ALTERNATE IR LEARNING MODE The ZR-8630AV has two IR learning modes: 1. Learn IR is the factory default IR learning mode, which should work for most remote controls. 2. LearnAlt. is an alternate IR learning mode configured specifically to interpret IR commands from remotes with unusual operating characteristics and those without a modulated IR carrier frequency.
PROGRAM EDITING STEPS Skip to Step 2. SOURCE-POWER EDITING To edit the power commands for the source components: Step 2 - If the component has a single power IR command for both ON and OFF, teach the power IR command by pressing the power button on the component's factory remote. or If the component has discrete ON and OFF commands, teach the discrete ON command by pressing the ON button on the source component's remote control. The ENTER IR LED blinks. Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button.
PROGRAM EDITING STEPS Edit IR Commands for Source 6: Tap the NEXT button until the SOURCE 5/6 LED is GREEN, and the IR COMMANDS LED blinks. Step 3 - Using the source component's factory remote, teach the IR command. The ENTER IR LED turns off. Step 4 - Immediately after capturing the IR command, test it by pressing the TEST IR button.
PROGRAM EDITING STEPS STORING TUNER PRESETS Step 1- With the BAND SHIFT Button, select the desired tuner (Tuner 1 or Tuner 2) and band (AM or FM). The cycle is FM 1, AM 1, FM 2, AM 2. Step 3 - Press and hold the PRESET Button where you wish to store the desired station. The station display blinks when the station is stored to the PRESET Button. Step 2 - Locate the desired station for preset using the STATION SCAN Buttons. PROGRAM ERASING Erasing Individual IR Commands Step 1.
ZR-8630AV SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Expander™ Master Keypad Connection Accessory Select™ Eight Master Keys STOCK # FG00808 STOCK # FG00853 Provides advanced system control, including system activation, source selection and control, and volume adjustment. OUTPUT 1 INPUTS 2 Increases the number of Select™ and/or Solo™ Master Keypad Modules that can be connected to a single zone of the ZR-8630AV.
ZR-8630AV SYSTEM ACCESSORIES continued NET-2D Computer Network Convenience Outlets ColorStock# Almond Bone White NET-2S Computer Network Convenience Outlets ColorStock# Almond Bone White FG00858 FG00840 FG00842 Two eight-wire (RJ-45) modular jacks for computer network or IntelliPad® Ci Master™ Keypad connections. Decora®-style faceplate. FG00859 FG00843 FG00844 Two eight-wire (RJ-45) modular jacks for computer network or IntelliPad® Ci Master™ Keypad connections. Standard-style faceplate.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING THE ZR-8630AV Problem Troubleshooting The receiver has no lights on. Inspect the AC power cord. Be sure it is inserted firmly into the power-cord socket of the receiver. Check the AC power outlet. If possible, plug the ZR-8630AV into an unswitched AC outlet. If the unit is pl ugged into a switched AC outlet, verify that the outlet is switched on and is providing power. If you've checked the cord and the outlet, and you still have no lights, call Niles for service.
SPECIFICATIONS ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power Output (FTC) All Channels: 30W per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, any two channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than .05% THD. 37W per channel min. RMS at 4 ohms, any two channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than .1% THD. Frequency Response: 10Hz to 50kHz +/- 3dB Input Sensitivity: 160mV for 1W output, 860mV for full output (30W) with volume control set to maximum.
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