Niles Audio ZR-4 User's Manual
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1. i DO NOT USE THIS PORT l CAT 5 Cable Figure 7 Two Keypads in a Zone NILES ZR KE KEYPAD EXPANDER The ZR KE Keypad Expander enables the use of two Keypads per zone The RJ 45 terminated CAT 5 cable from the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver s Keypad Port is connected to the input of the ZR KE The two keypads are then connected to the outputs on the ZR KE with CAT 5 cable NOTE THE ZR KE HAS THREE OUTPUTS BUT ONLY TWO CAN BE USED FOR KEYPADS WITH THE ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER ONE ZR KE CAN BE USED FOR EACH ZONE INCLUDING ADDITIONAL SLAVE ZONES WHEN A SECOND ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER KIT IS USED TO EXPAND THE SYSTEM TO EIGHT ZONES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 11 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 6 ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER WITH AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN ZONE 4 The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver is designed to accommodate a separate amplifier to drive Zone 4 s loudspeakers Flasher 12V Trigger Niles Systems Integration Amplifier CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A bond A ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Figure 8 Connecting an External Amplifier to Zone 4 PRE AMP OUTPUT Zone 4 is equipped with a pre amp output to connect an external power amplifier If one room in the house is particularly large or requir2. AM FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS The included FM Dipole Antenna connects to the female 75 ohm coaxial connector and the AM Loop Antenna connects to the spring loaded terminals labeled AM and GND Antennas must be connected to both ZR 4s when using two ZR 4 MultiZone Receivers NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 0 0 0 0 0 0 A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 EXPANDING TO EIGHT ZONES USING TWO ZR 4 KITS This configuration demonstrates the expandability of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit Two complete kits are integrated to create a four source eight zone audio system CAT 5 Cable co Lr zone2 i Zones Loudspeakers Loudspeakers e Flasher coccccccee 12 Volt Speaker Wire uu a mu a m j 5 Audio Cables m AC Power Niles ANDA 3 Distribution Amplifier Cable Box Audio Cables O CAT 5 Cable I I ey MEC MEER MEME i i I eee ER DE i I Figure 4 Expanding to Eight Zones Using Two ZR 4 Kits NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 EXPANSION CONNECTION This RJ 45 port connects the two ZR 4 MultiZone Receivers with CAT 5 cable using the T568A wiring convention One ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver will be configured to be the Master the other to be
3. INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 SOURCE 4 ZONE AUDIO MULTIZONE RECEIVER KIT WITH AM FM TUNER y 4 R 4 gt ERIES 2 CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for purchasing the Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features and Benefits 2 Contents 3 Parts Guide 3 Installation Considerations 5 System Configurations Applications 6 System Installation 14 Keypad Installation 17 Configuring the MultiZone Receiver 18 Configuring the Zone 21 The Hand Held Remote 22 Configuring the Hand Held Remote 23 Operating the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver 20 Troubleshooting 26 Hand Held Remote Control Troubleshooting 21 opecifications 20 Notes 29 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 INTRODUCTION The Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit is a four source four zone distributed audio system The ZR 4 is packaged as a complete kit and includes a MultiZone Receiver with built in AM FM tuner four weather resistant keypads a hand held learning remote control rack mount ears and three infrared MicroFlashers to control the connected audio sources The system is easily expandable to eight zones with an additional
4. L m Audio Output Audio Input for Voice Paging Telephone DBI 1 Doorbell Interface POWER 12V DC A NILES r O Figure 9 ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver with system paging from a telephone system and a doorbell Control Unit PAGE OUTPUT Contact Front Doorbell TELEPHONE AND OR DOORBELL PAGING The Paging input on the rear panel of the ZR 4 Receiver provides a connection for voice paging and or doorbell sounds through the speakers in the listening zones The optional Niles DBI 1 Doorbell Interface FG01034 provides realistic doorbell chimes throughout the house and includes a connection for the output signal of telephone or intercom systems By default all zones respond to a page The system can be configured so only specific zones respond to paging see CONFIGURATION on page 18 for details NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 Fir SYSTEM INSTALLATION PREPARATION Before you begin make sure the audio cables speaker cables CAT 5 wiring MicroFlasher wires and the power supply cable are of sufficient length to reach the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Label each cable describing where each cable originates rather than to which terminal on the ZR 4 it connects ATTACH THE RACK MOUNT EARS IF NEEDED If the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver is to be installed into a professional equipment rack attach the supplied rack mount ears with the included screws The four non slip plastic feet are removable if necessary A
5. e The infrared MicroFlasher is not connected properly to the back of the receiver e The infrared MicroFlasher is not affixed properly to the controlled component e The batteries in the hand held remote control are dead e The IR Sensor is turned off see page 22 PROBLEM 9 A Zone does not turn on when in the Party Mode SOLUTION e Check the system configuration settings for PARTY OR WHOLE HOUSE MODE page 19 PROBLEM 10 A Zone does not turn on when in the Paging Mode SOLUTION e Check the system configuration settings for PAGING page 19 HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM 1 LED does not blink when you press a key SOLUTION e Try pressing different keys Replace the batteries with 2 new AA batteries PROBLEM 2 LED blinks when you press a key but device does not respond SOLUTION e Make sure the remote is aimed at your device and is not more than 40 feet away PROBLEM 3 LED blinks one long blink while in SETUP mode SOLUTION e An entry error has occurred for example wrong key Try entering the sequence again PROBLEM 4 Remote does not control devices or commands are not working properly NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 SOLUTION e Try all listed codes for the device Make sure the device operates with an infrared remote control PROBLEM 5 CH CH and LAST do not work for your RCA TV SOLUTION e Due to RCA design from 1983 to 1987 onl
6. Power Supply 110V 60 Hz Power Consumption 200 Watts Dimensions 17 wide x 1 75 high x 13 deep 43 2cm wide x 4 4cm high x 33cm deep Weight 15 Ibs 6 8 kg REMOTE CONTROL Transmitter Infrared Signal Range Approximately 15 30 Feet bm 10m Power Supply Two AA batteries 1 5Vx 2 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 29 NILES BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 1 305 238 4373 1 800 BUY HIFI www nilesaudio com 2009 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logos Solo Systems Integration Amplifier MicroFlasher and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners DS00693B
7. 1 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3 ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER INTEGRATED WITH A HOME THEATER SYSTEM The ZR 4 can share source components with a home theater system E o con Niles AVDA 3 Distribution Amplifier POWER Cable Box Home Theater Receiver DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO FRONT MAIN CASCADE R OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT Lom peli 9 9 CENTER LO Video 1 O RO vdo OO Q j tugged into 7 Switched AC outlet Niles MF 1 MicroFlashers Audio Cables H T Sync Input ZR 4 80 4Q Min 80 4Q Min Speaker Outputs Speaker Outputs Speaker Outputs IB as ioca Baoan Rit bein ce Eich IB m E y we MES SZ EE NS Ul ouble insulated Eom WA Pre Out Fix Var When servicing use only us osos Apparatus Figure 5 ZR 4 Integrated with a Home Theater System IR CONTROL INPUT The ZR 4 accepts IR commands from a home theater system through the global IR Control Input This activates the virtual home theater zone HT SYNC This 3 5mm connector lets the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver know when the home theater receiver is active The ZR 4 will not go into standby mode or turn off the shared source until all of its zones are off and this voltage is eliminated SOURCE COMPONENTS The audio output of the source components must be routed to both the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver and the home theate
8. INSTALLED IN AN OUTLET BOX LISTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC CHOOSE A MOUNTING LOCATION Convenient keypad mounting locations include 1 Near a doorway Figure 16 Keypad Installation 2 Neara desk SOLO 4IR 3 At your bedside 4 Close to a telephone 5 Near other wall mounted controls KEYPAD INSTALLATION 1 Connect a properly configured CAT 5 cable to the System terminal on the back of the keypad All CAT 5 cable requires RJ 45 connectors utilizing the T 568A wiring convention See Figure 16 2 Install keypad to low voltage electrical box as Decora style insert shown using included hardware Faceplate 3 Finish with appropriate color faceplate WARNING DO NOT MOUNT THE KEYPAD IN THE SAME ELECTRICAL BOX AS 110V AC DEVICES THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE IN SOME AREAS INSTALL THE MASTER KEYS Solo 4 IR Keypads are shipped with the Master Keys uninstalled 16 Master Keys are included 8 different labels for the left side 8 different labels for the right side and a blank key for each side To install the Master Keys 1 Remove a Master Key from the tree Note the difference between the left and right side versions 2 Insert the Master Key in the appropriate hole over the elastomer until you can feel it click when it is pushed in NOTE MASTER KEY LABELS CAN BE INSTALLED WHILE THE KEYPAD IS INSTALLED ON THE WALL THE DECORA INSERT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE REMOVED CHANGING THE KEYPAD COLO
9. PLEASE HAVE YOUR ORIGINAL REMOTE CONTROLS HANDY BEFORE PROGRAMMING LEARNING PROGRAMMING A LEARNED KEY NOTE IF MORE THAN 10 SECONDS PASS BETWEEN KEY PRESSES THE REMOTE EXITS PROGRAMMING 1 Place the Niles R 6L Hand Held Learning Remote Control head to head about 2 apart from your original remote control 2 Locate the key on your original remote control that you want the R 6L to learn 3 Press the device key for which you wish to learn IR commands 4 Press and hold SETUP until the Source Key LED blinks twice then release 24 5 Enter 975 The Source Key LED blinks twice NOTE IF THE LED DISPLAYS ONE LONG FLASH INSTEAD YOUR BATTERIES ARE LOW OR THE R 6L MEMORY IS FULL IN EITHER CASE THE REMOTE CANNOT LEARN A NEW KEY 6 Press the key on the Niles R 6L remote for which you wish to learn a command The Source Key LED will blink rapidly for three seconds indicating the remote is ready to learn 7 On the original device remote press and hold the key to be learned Continue holding the key on the original remote until the R 6L s Source Key LED blinks twice NOTE IF THE SOURCE KEY LED DISPLAYS ONE LONG BLINK A LEARNING ERROR HAS OCCURRED TRY REPEATING THIS STEP AGAIN UNTIL A SUCCESSFUL CAPTURE IS OBTAINED IF THE FUNCTION IS STILL NOT CAPTURED PRESS AND HOLD SETUP TO EXIT PROGRAMMING AND REVIEW THE LEARNING PRECAUTIONS ABOVE IF NEEDED ALSO SEE TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER REVIEW START PROGRAMMIN
10. ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit This Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit is equipped with an AM FM tuner designed to operate properly in your country All of the configuration and operating procedures remain the same as outlined in the ZR 4 Installation Guide However note that the illustrations used in the Installation Guide depict north american AM and FM radio frequency numbers This version s radio frequency numbers may be different and will be appropriate for your market If you have any questions please contact the Niles Technical Support Department at Techsupport nilesaudio com or 305 238 4373 NILES Ge M HERR Figure 1 Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 1 1 FEATURES AND BENEFITS FOUR SOURCE FOUR ZONE MULTIZONE RECEIVER Any of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver s four audio sources can be routed to any of the four zone outputs to provide high quality entertainment throughout the house BUILT IN AM FM TUNER Provides out of the box radio reception without additional components connections or programming WEATHER RESISTANT KEYPADS The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit comes with four weather resistant keypads to accommodate installations in moist areas such as bathrooms spas or even outdoors under an eave Additional keypads are available as an option HAND HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL The included remote control comes pre programmed to control
11. all zones at the preset volume If there are zones that the end user does not desire to receive a page follow these steps While in the configuration mode see above Press the Set Key until 1234 PAGE MASTER shows in the display A cursor will be blinking under the number 1 Press the key to toggle between the zones to highlight a paging zone The cursor under the zone number blinks when a zone is highlighted Press the Band key to deselect a highlighted zone as a paging zone A P will disappear below that zone number Once you reach 4 it will toggle back to 1 on the Slave Once you have reached 4 on the Slave it will toggle back to 1 on the Master Repeat these steps until all of the desired zones have been set for your desired paging operation To continue to the next system configuration Party or Whole House Mode press the Set key once To save your settings and to exit the configuration mode simultaneously hold down the Band and Set keys RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will return to normal operating mode PARTY OR WHOLE HOUSE MODE This feature lets the end user press and hold any Master Key for three seconds to turn On the entire house to the same source for a party It also allows for the press and hold of the Off key to turn Off the entire system from one zone keypad without the need to walk around to every keypad to do so By default all zones will respon
12. in standby and ready to operate CONFIGURATION MODE To enter configuration mode power down the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver s by disengaging the mechanical power switch for five seconds and then power it up again while simultaneously holding down the Band and Set keys Release the Band and Set Keys when RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display MASTER will be on the display If you have two ZR 4 Receivers repeat the above step on the Slave MASTER will be on both displays MASTER SLAVE On the ZR 4 that you wish to configure to be the Slave press the Band key MASTER will change to SLAVE on that unit while the other will remain MASTER To continue to the next system configuration Zone Linking press the Set key once To save your settings and to exit the configuration mode simultaneously hold down the Band and Set keys RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will return to normal operating mode NOTE ALL EXTERNAL IR OR RS 232C CONTROL MUST BE MADE TO THE MASTER ONLY AND NOT TO THE SLAVE THE COMMANDS NECESSARY TO CONTROL THE SLAVE WILL BE RELAYED TO IT THROUGH THE EXPANSION CONNECTION ALL MICROFLASHERS FOR SOURCE CONTROL MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER AND NOT TO THE SLAVE IR FROM THE KEYPADS CONNECTED TO THE SLAVE CHASSIS WILL BE ROUTED TO THE MASTER CHASSIS VIA THE EXPANSION CONNECTION PORT ZONE LINKING This feature allows two or more zones to always pla
13. in the display Press the key to increase the preset volume Press the key to decrease the preset volume The factory default setting is 60 The volume range is from 0 to 99 Hold the Set key 2 seconds to save the new page volume To continue to the next system configuration Default Turn On Volume press the Set key once To save your settings and to exit the configuration mode simultaneously hold down the Band and Set keys RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will return to normal operating mode CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 19 20 DEFAULT TURN ON VOLUME The turn on volume level for the system is adjustable Since the turn on volume level will be the same for all zones we suggest setting a comfortable listening level in the room that will be used most frequently or in the smallest room While in the configuration mode see above press the Set Key until DEFAULT TURN ON VOLUME 60 shows in the display Press the key to increase the preset volume Press the key to decrease the preset volume The factory default setting is 60 The volume range is from 0 to 99 Hold Set key 2 seconds to save new turn on volume To continue to the next system configuration Zone 4 Speakers press the Set key once To save your settings and to exit the configuration mode simultaneously hold down the Band and Set keys RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will
14. it is connected so each zone has access to 20 presets TO STORE PRESETS IN THE TUNER Press the Band button to choose between AM or FM The display will show AM or FM to indicate the current band along with the current station AM560 Press the or button to tune to the desired station Each press and release will increment the tuner frequency up or down A press and hold initiates the seek function The tuner will move up or down to the next station with a clear signal Continuing to hold the button will cause the tuner to pause at any station for 3 seconds before seeking the next station Releasing the button will stop the seek function and the tuner will remain on the last tuned station NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 Once the desired station is displayed press and hold the Set button 2 seconds The display will change to PRESET XX SAVE where XX is the next available open preset Press the or buttons until the desired preset location is displayed 01 20 It will always stop at the first available blank preset Press the or button to overwrite any previously saved preset NOTE IF THE SELECTED PRESET ALREADY HAS A STATION ASSIGNED IT WILL BE OVERWRITTEN AND THE NEW STATION WILL NOW BE STORED IN THAT PRESET LOCATION Press and hold the Set button for 2 seconds This will save the station in the displayed preset location The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver will return to
15. on the top of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver A Niles FM 1 FG01215 or FM 1R FG01214 System Cooling Module may be necessary in installations where ventilation is limited PROBLEM 2 No sound All Zones Front panel DISPLAY blinks THERMAL PROTECTION If the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver has an inappropriate speaker impedance load or inadequate ventilation eventually the entire system will turn off Other fault indicators include a blinking front panel zone LED s corresponding to the faulted zone s and blinking source and mute keys on the keypads SOLUTION e Check that the speaker impedance in all zones is not below 4 ohms per channel If four speakers are to be connected in a zone they must be 8 ohm speakers connected in parallel e Check to make sure there is plenty of space above the ventilation holes on the top of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver A Niles FM 1 FG01215 or FM 1R FG01214 System Cooling Module may be necessary in installations where ventilation is limited PROBLEM 3a No sound from both channels One or More Zones Front panel DISPLAY blinks ZONE X LSPKR SHORT or ZONE X RSPKR SHORT 3b Sound from only one channel One or More Zones Front panel DISPLAY blinks ZONE X LSPKR OK or ZONE X RSPKR SHORT If a speaker wire has a short circuit the shorted channel s of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver will shut down Other fault indicators include blinking front panel zone LED s corresponding to the faulted z
16. once 2 Press and hold SETUP until the TV Source Key LED blinks twice then release 3 Enter 990 The TV Source LED blinks twice 4 To view the code for the first digit press 7 Count the Key LED blinks for example three blinks 3 and write down the number CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 23 NOTE IF A CODE DIGIT IS 0 THE LED DOES NOT BLINK 5 Continue through five digits by pressing 2 for the second digit 3 for the third 4 for the fourth and finally 5 for the fifth counting the TV Source Key LED blinks for each digit 6 To check for other device codes repeat steps 1 5 substituting the source key for the device you would like to check CONFIGURING SOURCES 2 3 AND 4 These source device commands are learned directly from the original device remotes There are some precautions to be observed LEARNING PRECAUTIONS Your original remote control device must be in working order to learn IR codes properly e Learned keys are device specific so each key can store a unique function for each device e Do not use the following keys for learning Source Keys or SETUP e Learning capacity is approximately 42 to 75 keys depending on the code being learned e Certain device functions cannot be learned including multi frequency types some high frequency ones and other unusual formats e For optimum learning avoid high levels of ambient light such as natural sunlight or energy efficient fluorescent lights NOTE
17. size Each removable connector has four screw down terminals for speaker wire One positive and one negative for each speaker Unscrew the terminal insert the appropriate bare speaker wire then tighten firmly See Figure 11 Figure 11 Connecting Loudspeakers to ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver CONNECT ZONE 4 PRE AMP OUTPUTS If a zone is a particularly large area or if high volume levels are required it is suggested that Zone four be augmented by an additional stereo power amplifier such as a Niles Systems Integration Amplifier connected to the Pre Out with a stereo RCA audio cable of sufficient length The Zone 4 Pre Out is selectable for variable or fixed output The Global 12V output can be used to trigger the Systems Integration Amplifier s power 14 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 CONNECT THE IR FLASHERS MICROFLASHER TO THE FLASHER OUTPUTS The mini plug of each included Niles MicroFlasher connects into the Flasher Outputs 2 4 The MicroFlasher portion is placed directly over the IR sensor of the corresponding source component Source 2 for Flasher 2 Source 3 for Flasher 3 Source 4 for Flasher 4 and adheres with the included adhesive Remove the protective paper cover to expose the adhesive and attach to the source component HIGH OUTPUT FLASHER TO THE HIGH OUTPUT FLASHER PORT The mini plug of an optional Niles High Output Flasher Model IRB 1 FG01023 connects to the High Output Flasher P
18. your TV and cable box and select a particular channel but only if TV is selected If DVD is selected this key does not execute the sequence you set up for the TV To clear the sequence repeat steps 1 6 above but do not enter a series of commands at step 5 OPERATING THE ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER PLAY THE AM FM TUNER 1 Press the Tuner key on any zone Keypad or the R 6L Remote Control and the zone will turn on to the preset start volume as well as the last selected station The 12V out on the rear panel of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver and the Keypad in that zone will become active Pressing the Tuner button will toggle through the preset stations in the ZR 4 s memory If no presets are stored then the tuner will scan to the next station Additional control over the tuner s functions is available using the R 6L Remote Control Volume and Volume will raise and lower the level of sound in the zone Pressing the Off key will turn off the zone The 12V output on the keypad become inactive The 12V output on the rear panel becomes inactive if all other zones are off 25 OPERATING THE ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER PLAY SOURCES 2 4 1 Pressing any of these source keys will turn on the zone and allow you to listen to the source connected to that input at the preset start volume 2 Additional control over the source s functions is available using the R 6L Remote Control 3 he 12V out on the rear panel of the ZR 4 Multi
19. 1U vent panel above and below the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver are required to provide maximum cooling CONNECT THE AUDIO INPUT CABLES Connect each source s audio output cables to the corresponding audio input connection of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver When making the connections be sure that the two audio cable RCA jacks are fully seated and that the proper color code is followed white left ch red right ch The audio inputs are labeled 2 3 and 4 Input 1 is the built in AM FM tuner CONNECT THE PAGING CABLE The Page input on the rear panel of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver provides a connection for the paging out signal of telephone or intercom systems for voice paging through the speakers in the listening zones By default all zones will Figure 10 Proper connection of audio input cables respond to a page when it is input to the paging port If there are zones that the end user does not desire to receive a page they can be programmed out See Page 19 for details The Page input can also be used to distribute doorbell chimes throughout the house An accessory the Niles DBI 1 FG01034 is required For installation details see the DBI 1 Installation amp Operation Guide available for download at www nilesaudio com CONNECT THE SPEAKER WIRES CAUTION ALL SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE WITH THE RECEIVER OFF There are four sets of removable connectors one for each zone The connectors accept speaker wires up to 16 AWG in
20. FM tuner is controlled directly from the Keypad The input for the connected source components is also controlled by the Keypad but all source component functions are controlled using the Hand Held Remote Control The Keypads connect to the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver by a home run of CAT 5 cable terminated with RJ 45 connectors using the T568A wiring convention See Page 6 MICROFLASHER OUTPUTS The included Niles MicroFlashers connect to the numbered flasher outputs on the rear panel of the Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Niles MicroFlashers send IR commands to the individual source components for control An optional Niles IRB 1 High Output IR Flasher FG01023 can be connected to the flasher port labeled High Output Flasher to control more than one source component at a time GLOBAL 12V CONTROL OUTPUT An optional Niles AC 3 Voltage Triggered AC Power Strip FG00242 can be connected to the 12V Control Output to automate source component turn On and turn Off as well as an external power amplifier turn On and turn Off LOUDSPEAKERS Each zone has home run speaker cables from the Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver to the location of the speakers Connections are made utilizing removable speaker terminals These terminals accept speaker wire up to 16 AWG in size The receiver s high quality digital amplification can accommodate one pair of 4 ohm speakers per zone or two pairs of 8 ohm speakers per zone without going into protection or shutting down
21. G AGAIN AT STEP 1 8 Repeat sfeps 6 through 7 for each key to be learned Once all keys are learned press and hold SETUP until the Source Key LED blinks twice to save all data learned DELETING A SINGLE LEARNED KEY This process returns a single key to its original programming for the selected device only Learned programming can also be deleted by teaching a different function to the key see PROGRAMMING A LEARNED KEY NOTE IF MORE THAN 10 SECONDS PASS BETWEEN KEY PRESSES THE REMOTE EXITS PROGRAMMING 1 Press the Source Key for the device for which a learned key is to be deleted 2 Press and hold SETUP until the Source Key LED blinks twice then release 3 Enter 976 The Source Key LED blinks twice 4 Press the key containing the learned function to be deleted twice The Source Key LED blinks twice and the R 6L exits from programming mode DELETING ALL LEARNED KEYS FOR A SPE CIFIC DEVICE NOTE IF MORE THAN 10 SECONDS PASS BETWEEN KEY PRESSES THE REMOTE EXITS PROGRAMMING 1 Press and hold SETUP until a Source Key LED blinks twice then release NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 2 Press 976 The Source Key LED blinks twice 3 Press a Source key twice i e TV VOR DVD CBL SAT etc to clear all the learned keys for that device The Source Key LED blinks twice and the R 6L exits from programming mode RESTORING ALL KEY FUNCTIONS TO FACTORY SETTINGS 1 Press and hold SE
22. Pre Out Outputs Assigned to Zone 4 this stereo pair can be switched between a fixed output or a variable output 17 IEC Power Receptacle Two pin power socket to connect the removable power cord This is the AC power disconnect for the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver and should be made accessible during use 18 Rack Mount Ears Two metal rack mount ears for installation into a professional metal rack When attached the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver is 1U Unit high WEATHER RESISTANT KEYPAD FRONT PANEL 1 Master Keys Press any of these keys to turn the zone on and play the selected source component Each Master Key can be custom labeled for all of today s popular audio sources and will 5 illuminate blue when activated Pressing and holding any Master Key for three seconds puts the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver into Party Mode This feature will turn on all enabled zones to the selected source at the preset turn on volume see configuration page 20 for details 2 Zone Volume Keys A continuous press of these keys raises or lowers the volume in the zone 3 Zone Mute Key Press this key to mute the sound in the zone The selected source key will blink when the zone is muted Pressing the Mute key again the volume up arrow or a Master key restores the volume 4 Zone Off Key Press this key to turn the zone off Pressing and holding this key for longer than three seconds turns off the entire system all zones Rear Panel 5 Built In IR Senso
23. R The standard keypad color is White Different colors are available to replace the Decora insert and Master Keys A complete list of available colors can be found at www nilesaudio com To replace the Decora insert and Master Keys 1 With a small screwdriver or knife gently pry off the top of the Decora insert two plastic tabs hold it in place Remove the bottom of the Decora insert in the same manner The Master Keys will come off with the Decora insert 2 To reinstall snap the new Decora insert in place making certain that the buttons are seated over the elastomer 3 Replace the Master Keys by inserting them in the appropriate holes over the elastomer until you can feel them click when pushed in CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 17 18 CONFIGURING THE MULTIZONE RECEIVER The Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit is simple to configure Configuration is accomplished using the front panel buttons and LCD display No computer is necessary NOTE THE MASTER UNIT THE SLAVE UNIT IF APPLICABLE ALL SOURCE COMPONENTS KEYPADS AND SPEAKERS MUST BE CONNECTED PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY OF THESE OPERATIONS MAIN POWER The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver has a mechanical latching main power switch on its front panel The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver and its accessories will not work until it has been engaged Press in the main power switch to the on position It will glow white to indicate that it is
24. TUP until a Source Key LED blinks twice then release 2 Enter 980 The LED blinks four times 3 Press and hold SETUP until the red LED blinks twice then release PROGRAMMING A SEQUENCE Your Niles R 6L Hand Held Learning Remote Control includes the ability to program any key other than the SETUP key with a Sequence function Each key can be set up to perform a pre programmed set of sequential commands with the press of one key A sequence can be used to control a home theater operation to set a favorite channel or for other multiple functions you would like to control with one key press Moreover each Key can hold a sequence of up to 15 commands NOTE PROGRAMMING A NEW SEQUENCE OVER AN EXISTING ONE ERASES THE ORIGINAL SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING A DEVICE DEPENDENT SEQUENCE 1 Press a Source key 2 Press and hold SETUP until the Source key LED blinks twice then release 3 Press 978 The Source key LED blinks twice NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 Press the key to which you wish to assign a sequence Enter the series of commands Key Presets you want the sequence to execute up to 15 commands Press and hold SETUP until the Source Key LED blinks twice then release Now when you press the sequence key the remote sends the series of commands you have entered but only if the device you selected in step 1 is selected For example you could program the sequence key to turn on both
25. Zone Receiver and the Keypad will become active 4 Pressing the Off key will turn off the zone The 12V output on the rear panel becomes inactive if all other zones are off PARTY MODE 1 Pressing and holding any of the Source Keys on a Keypad for 3 seconds will initiate the Party Mode This feature turns all enabled zones on to that source at the programmed party volume level If the zone is already on no volume level change will take place Volume control bass and treble are still independent in each zone 2 he 12V out on the rear panel of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver and the enabled Keypads will become active 3 Pressing and holding the Off button for 3 seconds in any zone will turn off all zones All 12V outputs become inactive TROUBLESHOOTING 26 PROBLEM 1 Front panel DISPLAY blinks THERMAL WARNING If the ZR 4 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 SOLUTION e Check that the speaker impedance in all zones is not below 4 ohms per channel If four speakers are to be connected in a zone they must be 8 ohm speakers connected in parallel e Check to make sure there is adequate space see page 14 above the ventilation holes
26. alling the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver in a cabinet be sure that the rear of the cabinet is open to receive fresh air in order to provide proper cooling Place the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver so it has air space above it minimum 1 75 If this is not possible we suggest adding an optional Niles FM 1 or FM 1R System Cooling Module If the receiver is located on a carpeted surface place a board under the receiver s feet Do not block the ventilation holes on the top and bottom When installed in a professional rack using the rack mounting ears provide a minimum of 1 unit space above and below the ZR 4 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 9 CAT 5 CABLE T568A TERMINATION The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver could have as many as five CAT 5 cables connected Labels are recommended to describe where each cable originates not to which terminal it connects The CAT 5 must be terminated with RJ 45 connectors using the T568A wiring convention Figure 2 8 BROWN 7 BROWN WHITE 6 ORANGE 5 BLUE WHITE 4 BLUE 3 ORANGE WHITE 2 GREEN 1 GREEN WHITE Figure 2 1568A wire termination SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS APPLICATIONS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1 STAND ALONE ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER KIT This is the simplest of the configurations It depicts one Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit installed to provide sound in four listening zones Each zone includes a pair of speakers sold separately and
27. command set for a device The codes can be found in the Manufacturer s Codes list provided Codes implemented via the five digit code method do not consume memory and therefore do not reduce total capacity used for learning codes CONFIGURE TV AND AUX Before proceeding find the codes for the devices to be controlled in the provided list Manufacturer s Codes Write down or highlight these codes for easy references then perform the following steps 1 Turn on the device for example DVD player and if needed load media for example a DVD 2 Press the Source key TV or Aux on the remote that you wish to program 3 Press and hold SETUP until the Selected Source Key blinks twice then release 4 Enter the first five digit code for the device and brand that you wish to program The Source Key LED blinks once as each digit is entered If the code is valid the Source Key LED blinks twice NOTE IF THE SOURCE KEY LED DOES NOT BLINK TWICE REPEAT STEPS 2 TO 4 AND TRY ENTERING THE CODE AGAIN 5 Aim the remote at the device and press POWER OFF The device should turn Off If it does not repeat steps 3 5 trying each code for your brand until you find one that works If you cannot find a code that works see SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the other device you want to control SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed for your bra
28. d to Party mode If there are zones that the end user does not want to turn on when a press and hold is initiated follow these steps NOTE THIS FEATURE ONLY DEACTIVATES THE PRESS AND HOLD ON AND NOT THE OFF THE OFF IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT ANY ZONE REGARDLESS OF ITS SETTING While in the configuration mode see above press the Set Key until 1234 PARTY MASTER shows in the display A cursor will be blinking under the number 1 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 Press the 4 to toggle between the zones The cursor under the zone number blinks when a zone is highlighted Press the Band key to deselect a highlighted zone as a Party zone A W will disappear below that zone number Once you reach 4 it will toggle back to 1 on the Slave Once you have reached 4 on the Slave it will toggle back to 1 on the Master Repeat these steps until all of the desired zones have been set for your desired Party operation To continue to the next system configuration Page Mode On Volume press the Set key once To save your settings and to exit the configuration mode simultaneously hold down the Band and Set keys RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will return to normal operating mode PAGE MODE VOLUME The paging volume level for all selected zones is adjustable While in the configuration mode see above press the Set Key until PAGE MODE VOLUME 60 shows
29. eble To reset the treble to its default flat setting press and hold the Volume and Volume keys simultaneously for two seconds To save your changes and exit configuration mode simultaneously press and hold the Mute and bottom left Master key for three seconds The keypad will return to its previous state Repeat these steps for the remaining zone keypads IR SENSOR ON OFF By factory default the IR sensor is set to the on position To turn the keypad s internal IR sensor on or off simultaneously press and hold the Mute and upper right Master key for three seconds The upper right Master key LED will be blinking Press the Volume key to turn it on Press the Volume key to turn it off To save your changes and exit configuration mode simultaneously press and hold the Mute and upper right Master key for three seconds The keypad will return to its previous state Repeat these steps for the remaining zone keypads VARIABLE LOUDNESS ON OFF By factory default variable loudness is set to the Off position To turn the zone s variable loudness on or off simultaneously press and hold the Mute and upper left Master key for three seconds The upper left Master key LED will be blinking Press the Volume key to turn it on Press the Volume key to turn it off To save your changes and exit configuration mode simultaneously press and hold the Mute and upper left Master key for three seconds The keypad will return to i
30. es substantially higher volume levels it is advised to assign this room to Zone 4 and connect a Niles Systems Integration Amplifier to provide more powerful amplification to the room s loudspeakers The pre amp output can be switched between a fixed level or variable level 12V TRIGGER OUTPUT When any zone is activated the ZR 4 s Global 12V Control Output will send out a constant 12V DC trigger signal This can be used to automatically switch on an amplifier equipped with a 12V trigger turn on such as a Niles Systems Integration Amplifier Alternatively the 12V trigger from the keypad can be used to turn on the amplifier only when Zone 4 is active 12 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 7 ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER WITH SYSTEM PAGING FROM EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND OR DOORBELL Page Input ZR 4 MICROFLASHERS HT Sync eel AUDIO INPUTS ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 2 3 Lt 80 40Min 80 40Min 80 40Min souoMi LIAN 7 Speaker Outputs Speaker Outputs Speaker Outputs Speaker Outputs A Page AM FM l LO 5 p ZEN C3 n E E e T EE neu o T ES e o t 1 6 e 90 TP ERR S WZ A 0 gw gm vw SY E OB OE L4 3 d Padi d Ee Flasher Trigger Global Standard Audio Cable with Male RCA Connectors System Telephones Power Supply
31. f until this voltage is eliminated NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 o S B 9 Global 12V Control Output A single 3 5mm jack provides a 12V DC trigger signal for use with external components such as an external power amplifier or a Niles AC 3 Voltage triggered AC Power Strip sold separately to automate power turn on and turn off of connected components 10 Tuner Antenna Inputs A female coaxial F connector and two spring loaded bare wire jacks provide connection to the included FM and AM antennas 11 RS 232 Connection One 3 5mm stereo connector for RS 232C serial communication allows the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver to be monitored and controlled via an external control system such as AMX9 12 IR Input Port Asingle 3 5mm jack provides an input connection for IR commands sent from a third party remote control or a home theater system These IR commands are used to control the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver and to control source components 13 Analog Audio Source Inputs Three pairs of line level analog stereo audio inputs utilizing gold plated RCA connectors for audio sources 2 4 14 Paging Input Connects to a compatible telephone system and or a doorbell doorbell requires Niles DBI 1 interface Overrides all other inputs to produce a page into pre selected zones at a preset volume level 15 Speaker Connections Four sets of removable connectors one for each zone Accept speaker wire up to 16 AWG in size 16
32. he highlighted menu option or to toggle between the AM and FM tuner bands 8 Volume Keys These keys are used to raise or lower the sound level Press the 8 Mute key to turn the sound off or on 9 Channel Select Keys These keys are used to select the next or previous 11 channel and to select next or previous chapter on some models of DVD players Press 14 the Last key to recall the last viewed channel 10 Guide Key Press this key to display the program guide for the selected source 11 Exit Key Press this key to exit the selected source s menu guide or program ix without making a menu selection 13 12 Direct Access Keys Directly enter channels for example 09 or 31 Press the Enter key to send channel number entry on certain TV models 13 Extended Function Keys Provide additional functionality for advanced features menus and guides 14 DVR Function Keys Support advanced functions for many DVR s INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS PLACEMENT OF THE ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER Place the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver 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 receiver on the rear or front panel for even an instant may result in damage to the receiver s connectors and controls Like any high fidelity component the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver will last much longer if it is given adequate ventilation for proper cooling When inst
33. most popular audio sources and also learns the IR commands for other sources not included in the on board library Additional hand held learning remote controls are available as an option THREE ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS Up to three external stereo audio sources in addition to the built in AM FM tuner can be connected controlled and distributed to any of the four zones BUILT IN EIGHT CHANNEL DIGITAL AMPLIFIER Our high quality digital amplifier delivers 40 watts per zone 20 watts per channel generates minimal heat and can comfortably drive two pairs of 8 ohm speakers per zone RS 232 AND DISCRETE IR CONTROL FOR EACH ZONE The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver provides seamless integration with third party remote control systems PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUT AND 12V TRIGGER Makes it easy to add additional power with Niles Systems Integration Amplifiers zone 4 only PAGING INPUT Accommodates voice announcements from a telephone system and or doorbell chimes doorbell chimes require the Niles DBI 1 interface INDEPENDENT BASS TREBLE AND VARIABLE LOUDNESS CONTROLS Each zone can be custom tuned to maximize sound performance and match room acoustics EXPANDABLE TO EIGHT ZONES System architecture allows expansion to eight zones via an additional ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit SUPPORTS UP TO TWO KEYPADS PER ZONE Ideal for use in large rooms additional keypads sold separately requires ZR KE Keypad Expander ZONE LINKING Permanently group up to fou
34. nd or if your brand is not listed try searching for your code 1 Turn on the device you wish to control NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 2 Press a Source key once 3 Press and hold SETUP until the Selected Source Key blinks twice then release 4 Enter 9 9 1 then the device group number see table below The LED blinks twice TABLE li Cable cable converters video accessories satellite receivers 1 TV TV5 VCR VCRs DVD players Audio audio amplifiers audio amp tuners CD players 5 Aim the remote at the device and press Power Off The remote sends IR codes from its library to the selected device starting with the most popular code first If the device responds go to step 7 6 Ifthe device does not respond press CH and the remote will test the next code for that device type Continue to press CH until the device turns Off NOTE PRESS CH TO TRY THE PREVIOUS CODE 7 Now that you have found the correct code press SETUP to save the code that worked for your device The Source Key LED will blink twice to indicate that the code has been saved To search for other device codes repeat steps 1 to 5 CHECKING THE CODES If you have set up the remote using the procedure in SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE you may need to find out which five digit code is operating your equipment For example to find out which code is assigned to your TV 1 Press the TV Source Key
35. normal operation The display will show the station and the preset Repeat these steps until all desired stations are preset or the available twenty presets are filled Presets may be erased one of two ways by storing a new preset in the location or by entering configuration mode and electing to erase all presets See Erasing Tuner Preset Information CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 21 BASS ADJUSTMENT A source should be playing through the speakers in the zone To set the bass adjustment at a zone keypad press and hold the Mute and bottom right Master key simultaneously for three seconds The bottom right Master key LED will be blinking Press the Volume key to increase the bass or the Volume key to decrease the bass To reset the bass to its default flat setting press and hold the Volume and Volume keys simultaneously for two seconds To save your changes and exit configuration mode simultaneously press and hold the Mute and bottom right Master keys for three seconds The keypad will return to its previous state Repeat these steps for the remaining zone keypads TREBLE ADJUSTMENT A source should be playing through the speakers in the zone To set the treble adjustment simultaneously press and hold the Mute and bottom left Master key on a zone s keypad for three seconds The bottom left Master key LED will be blinking Press the Volume key to increase the treble or the Volume key to decrease the tr
36. one Solo 4 IR Keypad o i aO FM Antenna ye Cable Box AC Power Cord Switched AC Outlet OOO Niles MF1 MicroFlashers Satellite Receiver e Flasher m ee 12 Volt m Speaker Wire mm CAT 5 eseseeeee Audio Cables m w m AC Power Unswitched AC Outlet zone 4 DOE 2 si Figure 3 Stand Alone d ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit bee ee eee ee eh Lee ee ee eee x d J DTTTUTTTUTTTUTTTTTTTTTTO eee CAT 5 Cable 6 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 SOURCE COMPONENTS The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver has RCA audio inputs for connecting three external source components In addition to the built in AM FM tuner these three source components can be selected to play in any of the four zones With this configuration a user in one zone can listen to a source component while another user in a different zone listens to a different source component e g the CD can be selected in Zone 1 while the AM FM tuner is selected in Zone 2 Additionally each of the four zones can be set to an individual volume level If more than one zone chooses the same source component control of that source component is shared between the zones KEYPADS Keypads with built in IR sensors plus a Hand Held Remote Control enable the user to control the Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver and its connected source components The built in AM
37. one s and blinking source and mute keys on the keypads SOLUTION e Turn the entire system off using the main power switch on the front of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver e Check for shorts and repair replace the speaker wire e Turn the system on using the main power switch PROBLEM 4 No sound One or More Zones Front panel DISPLAY blinks AMPLIFIER FAILURE The output chip has acted to protect itself from potential damage Other fault indicators include blinking front panel zone LED s and blinking source and mute keys on the keypads SOLUTION e Call Niles Tech Support PROBLEM 5 No sound All Zones Front panel DISPLAY blinks POWER FAILURE The output chip has acted to protect itself from potential damage Other fault indicators include a blinking front panel zone LEDs and blinking source and mute keys on the keypads NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 TROUBLESHOOTING continued SOLUTION e Call Niles Tech Support PROBLEM 6 Poor or no radio reception SOLUTION e 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 PROBLEM 7 Keypad does not function SOLUTION e Make sure that the CAT 5 cable is terminated using T568A wiring convention See Figure 2 e Check that the RJ 45 connector is firmly seated in the back of the keypad PROBLEM 8 No source control SOLUTION
38. ort The IRB 1 is strategically positioned to provide IR transmission to all source components and adheres to a shelf with an included Velcro mounting system CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT MICROFLASHERS TO THIS PORT THE HIGH OUTPUT FLASHER PORT WILL DAMAGE MICROFLASHERS Figure 12 Connecting IR Flashers to ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver CONNECT THE KEYPAD CAT 5 CABLES Each Keypad controls a specific zone The RJ 45 terminated CAT 5 cable that runs to each keypad is connected to the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver s keypad connectors labeled ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 and ZONE 4 The zone that each keypad is connected to defines the number of that zone For example the keypad that is connected to ZONE 1 will always be defined as ZONE 1 All RJ 45 terminated CAT 5 cable must utilize the T568A wiring convention CONNECT THE SLAVE ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER 8 BROWN CHASSIS 6 ORANGE 5 BLUE WHITE Two ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kits can be combined to create a four source eight zone A PE LEE system The Expansion Port connects the two receivers by a RJ 45 terminated CAT 5 2 GREEN cable using the T568A wiring convention One receiver must be designated as the Master abc dios the other as the Slave see configuration page 8 NI flashers for source control must be Figure 13 T568A wire termination connected to the Master and not to the Slave IR from the keypads connected to the Slave chassis will be routed to the Master chassis via the expansion connec
39. r Located behind the window on the faceplate is a plasma and LCD proof IR sensor that enables hand held remote control operation of the zone and sources REAR PANEL 6 RJ 45 Connector From System Connects to a ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Keypad Port with CAT 5 cable using the T568A wiring convention 7 12V LS IOP This terminal connection for a 12V Control Output activates when its zone is on It is commonly used to trigger the optional LS IOP wallplate and turns off when the zone is off 7 4 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 HAND HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL 1 Source Select Keys Pressing one of the keys selects the built in AM FM tuner or any of the up to three connected SRC 2 4 sources for playback and operation There 4 are also additional Source Select Keys to operate a TV and an auxiliary component such as a DVD player connected to the TV The LED in the Source Key provides feedback 2 On and Off Keys Turns the selected device On or Off 3 Setup Key This key is used to configure the remote 4 4 Transport Keys Used to skip backward rewind fast forward skip forward stop pause or play tracks from the selected source 5 Menu Key Press this key to display a menu for the selected source 6 Info Key Press this key to display the current channel and program information 10 7 Menu Cursor Keys Use these keys to move the cursor in the menu screen Press OK to choose t
40. r receiver This is best accomplished using a Niles AVDA 3 Source Level Stereo Audio Video Distribution Amplifier FG00814 for each source A second but less effective method would be to use RCA Y adaptors to split the source component outputs in two one going to the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver the other to the home theater receiver 10 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4 ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER WITH EXTERNAL RS 232 CONTROL SYSTEM The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver can be monitored and controlled by an external control system that uses RS 232C serial communication RS 232 CONNECTION A single 3 5mm stereo female tip positive connector is used for RS 232C serial communication from an external control system Refer to appendix at ol www nilesaudio com techsupport for RS 232C integration Figure 6 ZR 4 with External RS 232C Control System SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5 ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER WITH TWO KEYPADS IN A ZONE Any zone of the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver can be expanded to contain two Keypads This is especially convenient in large rooms or in bedrooms where a Keypad is desired on each side of the bed ZR 4 Keypads Solo AIR Solo AIR Ld cD ADIO cD ZR KE Keypad Expander
41. r zones per chassis turn on source selection and turn off work in unison yet each zone retains independent volume bass treble and variable loudness control PARTY OR WHOLE HOUSE MODE Temporarily turns on the entire house or a pre set number of zones to the same audio source for entertaining large groups VIRTUAL HOME THEATER ZONE Enables source sharing with an independent home theater system via the global IR input and home theater sync NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 After unpacking and before installation the installer should carefully inspect the contents If any damage is discovered due to shipping the installer should contact Niles for assistance see back cover or Warranty Card for contact information Also keep all packing materials in case the product needs to be returned to the factory 1 ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver e 1 Safety Sheet 1 Removable North American Power Cable e 1 Installation Manual 2 Rack Mount Ears e 1 FM Dipole Antenna 4 Weather Resistant Keypads e 1 AM Loop Antenna 1 R 6L Hand Held Learning Remote Control e 1 Installation Guide 3 Infrared MicroFlashers e 1 List of R 6L Setup Codes PARTS GUIDE ZR 4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER 2 3 4 Front Panel R NILES 1 Main Power Switch This push button latching switch turns the main power to the ZR 4 MultiZone Recei
42. return to normal operating mode ZONE 4 SPEAKERS The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with Zone 4 pre amplifier output that enables the use of a separate outboard power amplifier The ZR 4 s built in Zone 4 amplifier is still operational but requires this configuration adjustment to ensure the best sound quality if speakers are connected to it While in the configuration mode see above press the Set Key until ZONE 4 SPEAKER INSTALLED shows in the display ZONE 4 SPEAKER INSTALLED is the default setting If speakers are not connected to Zone 4 s built in amplifier press the Band key and the display will show ZONE 4 SPEAKER NOT INSTALLED To return back to the first system configuration Master Slave press the Set key 3 times To save your settings and to exit the configuration mode simultaneously hold down the Band and Set keys RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will return to normal operating mode ERASING TUNER PRESET INFORMATION While in configuration mode press the Set button until the display shows ERASE PRESETS Press to erase all 20 tuner presets stored into the ZR 4 The display will show PRESETS ERASED 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 simultaneou
43. sly hold down the Band and Set buttons After the ZR 4 saves the information RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will return to the normal operating mode RESTORING THE FACTORY DEFAULTS While in configuration mode press the Set button until FACTORY RESET appears on the display Press to erase all configuration data All Master Slave zone linking paging party mode bass treble and loudness settings will return to the factory default The display will show CONFIRM ERASE NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 CONFIGURING THE ZONE Press the button to confirm the erase procedure The display will show MASTER DEFAULT RESTORED Press the button at either screen to exit and move to the next step without erasing any information To continue to the first configuration step MASTER SLAVE press the Set button To save the settings and exit configuration mode simultaneously hold down the Band and Set buttons After the ZR 4 saves the information RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will return to the normal operating mode 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 40 However each keypad can only operate the tuner in the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver to which
44. that the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver should not go into standby even if all of its zones are shut off until this voltage signal is no longer present Use a 3 5mm tip positive connector FG00933 One end connects to the HT Sync port on the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver the other end to a trigger output or similar on the home theater receiver If a trigger output is not available on the home theater receiver an alternate is the Niles CS12V Current Sensing 12V Trigger FG01173 When the power cord of the home theater receiver is connected to the current sensing outlet on the CS12V and the receiver is turned on the CS12V sees the additional current draw and sends out a 12V trigger via the 3 5mm to 3 5mm cable CONNECT EXTERNAL CONTROL IF NEEDED The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver can be externally controlled in two ways RS 232C and IR RS 232C The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with RS 232C serial communication This allows the receiver to be monitored and controlled by an external control system such as the Niles iC2 or similar control and automation products The RS 232C jack uses a 3 5mm stereo plug with standard TRS Tip Ring Sleeve configuration of Transmit Receive and Ground This may require the installer to custom make the RS 232C control cable Most RS 232C control systems use a male DB9 connector a female DB9 connector or a 3 5mm stereo jack Manufacturers can provide a protocol document usually from their Tech Support Department which will ha
45. the Slave SOURCE COMPONENTS The audio output of the source components must be routed to both the Master and Slave MultiZone Receivers This is best accomplished using a Niles AVDA 3 Source Level Stereo Audio Video Distribution Amplifier FG00814 for each source A second but less effective method would be to use RCA Y adaptors to split the source component outputs in two one going to the Master chassis the other to the Slave chassis SOURCE COMPONENT CONTROL All MicroFlashers for source component control must connect to the Master and not the Slave IR from the Keypads connected to the Slave chassis will be routed to the Master chassis via the expansion connection port KEYPADS Keypads for the additional zones are connected to the Slave chassis Keypad ports These Keypads connect to the Slave ZR 4 by a home run of CAT 5 cable with RJ 45 connectors utilizing the T568A wiring convention LOUDSPEAKERS Each additional zone has home run speaker cables from the Slave Niles ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver to the location of the speakers Connections are made utilizing removable speaker terminals These terminals accept speaker wire up to 16 AWG in size EXTERNAL CONTROL All external IR or RS 232C control must be made to the Master only and not to the Slave The commands necessary to control the Slave will be relayed through the expansion connection NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 o 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
46. tion port CONNECT THE AM AND FM ANTENNAS When using two ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver kits to create an 8 zone system antennas must be connected to both ZR 4 MultiZone Receivers FM DIPOLE ANTENNA The included FM Dipole Antenna connects to the female 75 ohm coaxial connector The antenna is then positioned and mounted for best reception AM LOOP ANTENNA The included AM Loop Antenna connects with its bare wire ends to the spring loaded 5 terminals labeled AM and GND The antenna is then positioned and mounted for best reception Figure 14 Connecting AM FM Antennas to ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 0000000000000 LLL 15 CONNECT THE GLOBAL 12V OUT The Global 12V Out triggers an external device whenever a Zone is turned on A common use would be to turn on a 12V trigger equipped Niles Systems Integration Amplifier connected to the Zone 4 pre out jacks The Global 12V out can also be used to trigger a Niles AC 3 Voltage Triggered AC Power Strip to automate power turn on and turn off of connected sources CONNECT THE HT HOME THEATER SYNC IF NEEDED If the ZR 4 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 connector A voltage signal from the home theater receiver allows the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver to know that the home theater receiver is on and
47. ts previous state Repeat these steps for the remaining zone keypads THE HAND HELD REMOTE INSTALLING BATTERIES Your Niles R 6L Hand Held Learning Remote Control requires 2 AA batteries included BATTERY USE AND SAFETY e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type e Donot mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities e f you do not plan to use the remote for an extended period remove the batteries They can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts WARNING DISPOSE OF OLD BATTERIES PROMPTLY AND PROPERLY DO NOT BURN OR BURY THEM TO INSTALL BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover located on the back of the remote 2 Place the AA batteries in the compartment and match the and polarity symbols inside 3 Replace the cover NOTE WHEN THE BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW THE SOURCE KEY LED WILL BLINK 5 TIMES AFTER A KEYPRESS NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 CONFIGURING THE HAND HELD REMOTE To be certain that the remote functions properly all IR commands for source devices connected to inputs 2 3 and 4 must be learned from the original device remote A total of 42 to 75 commands can be stored depending on the size of the learned commands Commands for TV and AUX devices are implemented using five digit codes to identify a complete
48. ve the necessary information to custom build the RS 232C control cable Figure 15 Ring H mS Female Male sleeve Tip Figure 15 3 5mm Stereo Plug and DB9 Connectors IR IN The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver can also be controlled by a programmable learning IR remote control system Use the IR control port to connect a Niles IR Sensor to receive the IR signals from the IR remote control CONNECT THE MAIN POWER CABLE The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with an IEC Power Receptacle A supplied removable power cable is attached to this two pin Power Receptacle and then plugged into an AC wall outlet This is the AC power disconnect for the ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver and should remain accessible during use A surge suppression device from a top quality manufacturer such as Panamax is recommended to protect the equipment from potentially harmful power surges and spikes 16 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 KEYPAD INSTALLATION The ZR 4 MultiZone Receiver Kit comes with four weather resistant wall mount Keypads one for each zone A zone is an area or room of the house where music is desired such as a living room bedroom kitchen etc Each zone is independent and can play any connected music source with its own volume and tone adjustments Up to two keypads can be installed in each zone requires ZR KE Keypad Expander and an additional Solo 4 IR Keypad both sold separately THE SOLO 4 IR KEYPAD MUST BE
49. ver ON and OFF 2 LED Zone ON OFF Indicators Individually illuminate when the corresponding zone is active and turn off when the zone is in standby 3 Band Set Tune and Tune Push Buttons Used to operate the AM FM tuner set favorite preset stations into memory and perform system configuration operations 4 Backlit LCD Display This two line 16 character LCD display shows tuner preset and setup information plus current tuner preset band and station tuning Rear Panel is 5 5 Expansion Connection This RJ 45 connector allows data to be carried between a Master and Slave ZR 4 over CAT 5 cable to create an eight zone system 6 Keypad Ports Four zone specific RJ 45 connector ports connect to each zone s keypad with CAT 5 cable using the T568A wiring convention 7 Flasher Outputs Four 3 5mm connectors The three supplied Infrared MicroFlashers connect to flasher outputs 2 4 and then attach to each source component s respective IR window The High Output Flasher Port is to be used only with an optional Niles IRB1 High Output IR Flasher to control an entire stack of source components Do not connect MicroFlashers to the High Output Flasher Port 8 HT Home Theater Sync This 3 5mm connector lets the ZR 4 know when a home theater system is On The ZR 4 will not go into standby even if all of its zones are of
50. y the original remote control will operate these functions PROBLEM 6 Channels do not change properly when directly entering digits to change channels SOLUTION e f the original remote control required you to press Enter to change channels press Enter on this remote after entering the channel number CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 27 SPECIFICATIONS TUNER SECTION FM TUNER Frequency Range 87 5 108 MHz AM TUNER Frequency Range 930 1710 kHz IF Rejection gt 40dB Image Rejection gt 30dB Selectivity gt 20dB 20KHz Usable Sensitivity lt 63dBu S N 20dB S N Ratio gt 42dB AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output 20 watts per channel RMS at 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0 2 THD any zone driven Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz 0db 3dB Signal to Noise Ratio 102dB TONE ADJUSTMENTS Treble 10kHz 12dB 12dB Bass 50Hz 12dB 12dB Variable Loudness Automatic AUDIO INPUTS Connectors Three pairs of stereo line level analog inputs with gold plated female RCA connectors Input Impedance 10K ohms 28 CONTROL INTERFACES Keypad Connector Ports 4 RJ 45 Jacks 12V Control Output 3 5mm female tip positive IR Control Input 3 5mm female tip positive Flasher Outputs 2 4 3 3 5mm female tip positive 30mA peak Flasher Output HP 3 5mm female tip positive 1A peak RS 232C 3 5mm female tip positive Expansion Port RJ 45 GENERAL
51. y the same source at the same time Linked zones will turn off and turn on to the same source in unison Volume bass and treble will remain independent for each zone NOTE ONLY ONE ZONE LINKING GROUP MAY BE CREATED PER UNIT ONE FOR THE MASTER ONE FOR THE SLAVE While in the configuration mode see above Press the Set Key until 1234 LINKING MASTER shows in the display A cursor will be blinking under the number 1 Press the 4 key to toggle between the zones The cursor blinks under the zone number when it is highlighted Press the Band key to make a highlighted zone a linked zone L will appear below that zone number Once you reach 4 it will toggle back to 1 on the Slave Once you have reached 4 on the Slave it will toggle back to 1 on the Master Repeat these steps until all of the desired zones have been linked To continue to the next system configuration Paging press the Set key once To save your settings and to exit the configuration mode simultaneously hold down the Band and Set keys RELEASE BUTTONS TO CONTINUE appears on the display The ZR 4 will return to normal operating mode PAGING By default all zones will respond to a page when it is input to the paging port When a signal is detected the selected zones will switch NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 to that input until a signal is no longer detected The paging input will play in
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