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1. 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 o l 1 RJ 45 Connector al l 1 for connection to l 1 nz IR Sensors RECEIVER l f w fe E ST i 1 See RJ 45 Connector eae BGT AUDIO VIEO FRONT 1 1 for connection to DS 6 0 1 Numeric Accessory a 90080 Y I Keypad Module TO 200 O E I 1 O C 1 i M peu Plugged into 1 7 umper cable i N Niles Solow JUMP RJ 45 Connector Switched AC outlet 1 1 IRR 4D Master for connection to 1 i IR Sensor Keypad Module Master Keypad DVD T 1 I Module DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO U 1 66 N 1 Two Conductor Shielded Cable 1 1 connect DATA and GND only U 1 E DSS i N DIGITAL Au VIDEO PHONE 1 i 666 B m i 1 LII LII 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TV l Af NILES Niles IRP 6 i U MODEL ara rane R provided for IR control 1 ba OO Eo gt of local equipment I I 1 I e E status U 1 1 E E 1 e 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Figure 38 49 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN A B AMPLIFIER SWITCH FOR LOCAL SYSTEM SELECTION A Niles SPK 1 Voltage Activated Speaker Level A B Switcher connects to both the ZR 4630 and a local system to provide sound from each system to the same speakers located in a single zone The local system only con nects to the speakers when the local system is turned on The Niles ZR 4630 connects to the speakers by default when the local system is off In Figur
2. EE IM o MODEL ZR 4630 Individual Zone Removable Fixed Variable Preamplifier Removable Preamplifier Output Speaker Connector Adjustment Switch Power Cord Socket Figure 1 PARTS GUIDE ZR 4630 LED Zone ON OFF Indicators Provides individual ON OFF indication for each zone Zone Label Slots Coined slot for placing included zone labels for easy identification Tuner Controls Radio station up down radio station preset and AM FM band shift buttons for tuner control Tuner Display Displays the currently selected radio station and reception mode stereo vs mono Removable Programming Cover Conceals installer only programming controls during normal operation Main Power Switch Turns the main power to the receiver ON and OFF Note Equipment is not completely disconnected from the main power source when power switch is in the OFF position Sensor for IR Capture IR sensor for capturing IR commands for control of the connected source components Programming Controls and Indicators Push buttons and LED prompts for system and IR pro gramming Zone ALL ON PAGE Enable Switches Individual DIP switches enable or disable System Wide All ON commands and the paging feature DB 9 Computer Interface
3. Home Theater Receiver Figure 7 If you are installing three ZR 4630 s with an integrated Home Theater Zone refer to Figure 8 the cascade output on each AVDA 3 may be connected to the third ZR 4630 Important Note An AVDA 3 is required whenever you are sharing source components with a Home Theater receiver that shorts its audio inputs Some Home Theater receivers short their audio inputs when their power is off or the input is not currently selected 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 4630 Audio Cables with RCA Y Adapters Source Components P Lo 5 CD CHANGER DIGITAL Home Theater Receiver el ra DVD DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO Niles IRC 2P LR MicroFlashers QD bo 1 Plugged into DSS Switched DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO PHONE AC outlet d o Niles IR Sensor C C located in Home Theater is Plugged into l Unswitched AC outlet Figure 8 Distributing Audio Signals Audio signals for the shared source components are connected to both the ZR 4630 and the Home Theater receiver using RCA Y adapters Figure 8 Important Note If the Home Theater Receiver has shorting audio inputs a Niles AVDA 3 Distribution Amplifier must be used in place of the RCA Y adapters refer t
4. If Yes SYNC TYPE LA Video 12V D PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON Play Stop pM SOURCE IR COMMAND Pause Rewind FE ArowUp Arrow Down Arrow Right Amowiet En E L Random Surf Group Surf I Disc AM p Fav 6 PROGRAM SEQUENCE SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON or DELAY or DELAY TIME or DELAY or DELAY TIME F 7 E AM ZR4630 RER Soe Z 1 JOB TITLE 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER 2 3 4 MASTER KEY LABEL 4 PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER COMPONENT 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER BRAND MODEL COMPONENT SYNC POWER PROGRAMMING J Single Power IR Command 1 Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands L1 Latching Power If Yes SYNC TYPE LA Video 12V D PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON Play Stop pM SOURCE IR COMMAND Pause Rewind FE ArowUp Arrow Down Arrow Right Amowiet En E L Random Surf Group Surf I Disc AM p Fav 6 PROGRAM SEQUENCE SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON
5. Zone Mute Button A quick tap of this button mutes the sound in a zone A quick tap of this button restores sound in a zone that is currently muted Function Buttons Pressing these buttons issues the individual IR com mands programmed for control of the connected source components PARTS GUIDE SOLO MASTER amp NUMERIC ACCESSORY KEYPAD MODULES SOLD SEPARATELY Master Keys Function Keys Zone Off Key Mute Key Zone Volume Key IntelliPad Ci Solo Master Keypad Module Function Keys RANDOM IntelliPad Ci Numeric Accessory Keypad Module Figure 3 Master Keys A quick tap of any of these keys causes the zone to turn on and a source component to be selected Pressing and holding these keys for longer than three seconds causes all enabled zones to turn on Also all zones are selected to the same source component Zone OFF Key A quick tap of this key turns your specific zone off Pressing and holding this button for longer than three seconds causes all zones to turn off Volume Keys A continuous press of these keys raises or lowers the volume in your specific zone Pressing these keys also restores sound in a zone that is currently muted Zone Mute Key A quick tap of this key mutes the sound in a zone A quick tap of this key restores sound in a zone that is currently muted Function Keys Pressing these keys issues the individual IR com mands programmed for control of the connected so
6. ce crant sinas RRR RR hmm eee 52 ZR 4630 Source Component Programming Worksheet 0 0 0 ccc nee 53 Function Keys Buttons Programming R R E RE R ER ee e e 54 Sequence Programmilig serso RR a th eh m pete oe oe aie ae EUR RR Rc Oa aUa oh e a o Ra 54 Programming a Learning Remote for Zone Operation ne 55 Programming a Home Theater Remote Control to Operate Source Components Shared with a ZR 4630 55 Method 1 Controlling Shared Source Compnts w IR Repeating amp 12V Home Theater Status 56 Method 2 Controlling Shared Source Compnts w Niles R 4 Commands amp 12V Home Theater Status 56 Method 3 Controlling Shared Source Compnts w Niles R 4 Commands amp w out 12V Home Theater Status 57 INSTALLATION SETTINGS 1 erue ek E aem RE eh eR uen EEG o or aha CR EG ie RR s 51 AlLON PAGE Dip Switch Settings so sri titan rere eem eR EY Re RR Ek etr aep Er pce od elie a 51 Fixed Variable Preamplifier Switch 0 6 0 0 0 cece ERRER TR 58 Programming Master Slave Mode ces ec eek a e d ae XR RL ed Me EE RE dex E ee 58 Installing Zone Labels sers erri Sina oe a hee N u m ERR Re eee Lek ew ep ete EE Se don 58 Volume Settings CD 59 Changing Volume Settings 1 exe eee er pa Ce dae CRURA EY eae RO ES cea 59 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS ses peg ee a ee RR eR eee ele Rew wr E eu eed ET EM E 60 PROGRAM EDITING STEPS x x 00 Eh re Rho o 66 Source Power Editing sies oru ee eR ox o eR I
7. one touch activation of the ZR 4630 and source components The Master Keys on the Solo Master Keypad Module are equipped with back lighting LEDs for indicating Zone ON OFF Zone Mute and Zone Input Selection status The Source Buttons on the R 4 Remote correspond to the Master Keys on the Solo Master Keypad Module Master Key 1 Tuner Master Key 2 Source Button 2 Master Key 3 Source Button 3 and Master Key 4 Source Button 4 O A 3 REMOTE CONTROL L Master Key 1 Master Key 3 190000 90000 000000 Q Q O 5 O O 009 9 9 00 Source Buttons on the hand held R 4 Remote Figure 21 Master Keys on the Solo Master Keypad Module Master Key 2 Master Key 4 The four available Master Keys and their corresponding Source Buttons are individually programmable Once programmed they operate the system identically in each zone Master Keys on the Solo Master Keypad Module should be labeled the same in each zone 32 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Master Key Source Button Events When you press a Master Key on a Solo Master Keypad Module or a Source Button on the hand held R 4 Remote as many as four events occur The first event is factory programmed and activates the zone which you are located The second event is fac tory programmed and selects the proper source input corresponding to the Master Key or Source Button pressed
8. 1 Tuner 2 Input 2 3 Input 3 4 Input 4 There are two installer programmable events available for Master Keys and Source Buttons 2 3 and 4 Event 3 the Source ON Event and Event 4 the Sequence Event Because there is no power command required for the ZR 4630 s internal tuner Master Key 1 and the Tuner Source Button are programmable only with the Sequence Event Event 1 Zone ON Master Key Source Button Turns Zone On Factory Programmed Master Key 1 or Tuner Source Button Turns Zone On Factory Programmed Master Key 2 or Source Button 2 Turns Zone On Factory Programmed Master Key 3 or Source Button 3 Turns Zone On Factory Programmed Master Key 4 or Source Button 4 Event 1 This event turns a ZONE ON when a Master Key or a Source Button is pressed Pressing and holding a Master Key Source Button turns all zones on to that source the zone must be enabled via a DIP switch see Installation Settings for more details When a zone is on the select ed Master Key on the Solo illuminates green Event 2 This event selects the proper input for the Master Key Source Button pressed The source selected for Master Key 1 on the Solo Master Keypad Module and the Tuner Source Button on the R 4 Remote is the inter nal Tuner Master Keys Source Buttons 2 3 and 4 are for the external audio inputs respectively These inputs are selected every time a Master Key or a Source Button i
9. E4 E5 E6 The LCD Display shows error E7 The LCD Display shows error E8 Troubleshooting Inspect the AC power cord Be sure it is inserted firmly into the power cord socket of the receiver Check the AC power outlet Verify that the outlet is providing power i e a switched AC outlet Ensure that the ZR 4630 is always plugged into an unswitched AC outlet If you ve checked the cord and the outlet and you still have no lights call Niles for service Errors E1 through E6 mean that an internal problem exists and the ZR 4630 requires service Error E7 means one or more of the front panel control or programming buttons is stuck in the depressed position Check each of the buttons by pressing and releasing them One or more of the ZR 4630 s in an expanded system are not set to the proper Master Slave mode Refer to the Installation Settings of this manual for proper setup SYSTEM INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The keypad is connected but no lights come on There is no IR control of the source components Some IR commands work for a source and some don t Troubleshooting Test the keypad cable with an appropriate cable tester The Sensors may be receiving some interference Check the status LED When using the Niles IRR 4D Wall Mount or the Niles TIR 1 Tabletop IR Sensors the Status LED should be illuminating green when the zone is on The Status LED should be off when the zone is off an
10. IR SENSOR SYSTEM RJ 45 Connector E for connection to Numeric Accessory Keypad Module 9 ug C o Connecting a Sensor using Four Pair Twisted Cable As shown in Figure 34 one end of the four pair twisted cable connects with bare wire to Niles Solo the IR Sensor The other end is terminated RR 4D Master with a Male RJ 45 connector and plugs into TH Sensor Keypad Module the Solo Master Keypad Module Figure 34 Figure 34 depicts the correct wires to use for connection to the IR Sensor when using four pair twisted cable terminated with an RJ 45 connecter at the Solo Master Keypad Module Pair 2 Two Conductor Three Wire to Shielded Cable RJ 45 Adapter RJ 45 Connector for connection to the ZR 4630 RJ 45 Connector for connection to IR Sensors RJ 45 Connector for connection to Numeric Accessory Keypad Module OLS 1 12V Niles Solo IRR 4D Master 2 DATA IR Sensor Keypad Module Figure 35 Figure 36 Connecting a Sensor Installed with Two Conductor Shielded Cable An IR Sensor installed with two conductor shielded cable requires the Niles Three Wire to RJ 45 Adapter see Accessories for proper connection to a Solo Master Keypad Module see Figure 36 The IR Sensor connects to the two conductor shielded cable with bare wire screwdown terminals refer to the IR Sensors Installation Guide for more information The two conductor shiel
11. L_ PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 Step 3 Teach the POWER OR DISCRETE ON The ENTER IR LED blinks once after the IR command IR command from Source Two s factory remote is received and remains illuminated control into the IR Sensor Window CE Ore POWER OR O source A owe DISCRETE ON RCO Qu DISCRETE OFF The POWER OR DISCRETE ON LED blinks Three LEDs are illuminated ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 60 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 4 You can test the IR command by pressing the TEST IR button The source will operate if the command has been taught correctly If it does not reteach the IR command until the source operates Repositioning the remote control while reteaching can help to capture the command accurately L source 2 AU ONJPAGE COMPUTER INTERFACE ALL ON PAGE SOURCE 3 O Power oL O O CTESTIR ERASE Cr SOURCE 4 POWER DISCRETE ON SEQUENCE i i O O TUNER LO DISCRETE OFF W NILES H H L L L H Pressing the TEST IR button issues the last IR command taught Step 5 Press the NEXT button once SOURCE 2 Or source 3 O POWER OR C Dor SOURCE 4 POWER DISCRETE ON j TUNER DISCRETE OFF W Three LEDs are illuminated The DISCRETE OFF ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 LED blinks ENTER IR PROGRAM PROGRAM O Step 6 If provided teach the DISCRETE OFF IR com The E
12. Laptop connection enabling program configuration backup downloading using ZR 4630 archiving software Sync Inputs Video and voltage sensing RCA Sync Inputs 2 3 and 4 are for detecting when a source component is on off for reliable system activation The HT mini plug Sync Input senses voltage for determining the on off status of a Home Theater sharing source components with the ZR 4630 Paging Input A mono RCA input for a paging signal from a tele phone system Keypad Inputs Six female RJ 45 jacks for the connection of the IntelliPad Ci Master Keypad Modules System Expansion Two female RJ 45 jacks for connecting multiple receivers together in larger multi zone systems Flasher Outputs Three 3 5mm jacks provide an output connection for IRC 2P MicroFlashers one for each connected source component A fourth is designed for the IRC 1P FloodFlasher IR Input A single 3 5mm jack provides an input connection for IR commands sent from a Home Theater These IR commands are used for control of source components shared with a ZR 4630 12V Control Output Asingle 3 5mm jack provides a 12V DC trigger signal for use with voltage triggered AC power strips i e Niles AC 3 to control source components requiring activa tion via a switched AC outlet Tuner Antenna Inputs Spring loaded bare wire jacks provide connections for the included AM and FM antennas Audio Inputs Three pairs of stereo RCA jacks provide input connec
13. Male to male RCA Audio Cables connect Zone Outputs 1 6 to an external amplifier for more power in a zone refer to System Configurations 8 amp 9 for more details 5 Zones 4 6 Set to Fixed Mode Male to male RCA Audio Cables connect Zone Outputs 4 6 set to fixed output mode to an external amplifier for more rooms in a zone refer to Configuration 10 for more details SPEAKERS Zones 1 6 Niles no strip connectors connect speaker wires from the speakers placed in the listening zones AC POWER 07 Removable AC Power Cord The removable AC power cord included with the ZR 4630 connects to the removable power cord socket and to an AC power outlet 48 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN IR SENSOR FOR LOCAL SYSTEM CONTROL IR Sensors installed in zones for hand held IR remote control of the ZR 4630 and its source components can also be used to 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 TM The IR Sensor connects normally to the Solo Master Keypad to control the ZR 4630 and its connected source components In addition the IR Sensor connects to a local IR repeating system DATA and GND connections only to provide control of local components o o o mmm Zone 6 Master Bedroom Two Conductor Three Wire to Shielded Cable RJ 45 Adapter RJ 45 Connector for connection to Ys A 45 the ZR 4630 HE Ca
14. lt lt nn 15 CONFIGURATION 3 DISTRIBUTING SOURCE COMPONENT AUDIO SIGNALS lt 00 0000 16 17 CONFIGURATION 4 INTEGRATING AN IR CONTROLLED HOME THEATER i e n 18 CONFIGURATION 5 INTEGRATING A HOME THEATER USING AN INTELLICONTROL sees 19 CONFIGURATION 6 MULTIPLE SOLO MASTER KEYPAD MODULES INA ZONE sene 20 CONFIGURATION 7 MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS IN A ZONE lt lt n 21 CONFIGURATION 8 EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MORE POWER 0 0 00 000000 ee eee eee 22 CONFIGURATION 9 EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS lesse 23 CONFIGURATION 10 EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE ROOMS 0 0000 24 CONFIGURATION 11 SYSTEM PAGING WITH AN EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM sees 25 CONFIGURATION 12 IR REPEATING FOR CONTROL OF LOCAL COMPONENTS 0000000202 26 COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY lt lt tm coca erre em dH pl Ad nde TE de Rr e E RR Ee 27 Infrared Command Compatibility ccce A ie aia RER AE RL RR RL 27 Testing for a Possible IR Command Conflict 0 6 9 ara RER eorias cerr EAE OE EAEE EEA 27 Solving the IR Command Conflict if Present pa KR S rise T cee RER T 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS SOURCE POWER SYNCHRONIZATION lt lt lt e eh 28 CHOOSING A SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD 0 RR 3 29 Video Syni s cxx esce be RR ER ERR ERA AS E AM OPE Red nbRe oh REX bok oo E RET OE Ede da 29 Voltage SYC P 30 UII 30 Light Sensitig
15. xu ees cxx Bie wets Eae epa Eu CR Ee e RR Biche sen ean ere mp de rd 31 SOURCE AND HOME THEATER SYNC STATUS 2 0 e el 31 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW err Re N wine e t Ren Rm ERR ERR ER RIS RR ate Rn 32 MASTER KEYS SOURCE BUTTONS x ceva cies eee ERE eR PERF E eR ee e I EE EC 32 Master Key Source Button EVents sesers sine ccna Rh TRE K E SOROR Ree KE REOR o SOR e PU RR RUE eS Ue e 33 Master Key Source Button Operation ose ere meh pe rh Ro wld pies bw aw Bid e e ORT OR A peas 34 Single Z ne Operation v zoe cm pee or cre per rd Pew due eR ER eo Cure pr Eod E a Bue 34 System Wide Operation is cessere een nee ele de o Den Seo por TE RUE TR RR he PH rt RR E Ros e es 34 ORF KEY OFF BUTTON 1 5 utn 23T RR RU EG eique i uu paar dia meee Deed X Ra E EL TA 34 OFF Key Events sposte eves Henn oak rhe epa Pee se ru Eee ee uda ev t Sew x AR IER ed pote e ete 35 OFF Key Button Operation s sese ss esee ee mem eh ma mee ONES RRR PUR RR RR eR EUR els 35 Single Zone OFF secos exce sea exe eae eg apa aS pace CR ea ane A ce 35 System Wide OFF cu res eR E ere ux ce ped re Rey eR Een eoa der e NS 35 VOLUME KEYS VOLUME BUTTONS 5 hue terrestre Dc ges Sleek T dee ST d PUR Roc Mose d Rees eR e DP E bo Reed 36 Volume Keys Volume Buttons Operation pssi sesia 9 7 0 eee e 36 MUTE KEY MUTE BUTTON ux zem ced Geant ee RUE REX eee dal eed Siew KR ar ev e rU EET oo 37 Mute Key Mute Button Operation sesei aan ains Ra anera Re 37 FUNCTION KEYS BUTTONS si ocu privi Rei eren SORT ed
16. 7 Provides system activation source selection source ES control and volume adjustment Ep 50 e Numeric Accessory Keypad Module STOCK FG00809 r79 1 Provides direct channel access for DSS receivers and 3999 direct track disc access for CD and DVD changers Expander Master Keypad Connection Accessory STOCK FG00853 Increases the number of Solo Master Keypad Modules that can be connected to a single zone of the ZR 4630 IntelliPad Ci Adapter Cable STOCK FG00852 Provides easy connection of IR Sensors to the Solo Master Keypad when using two conductor shielded cable AVDA 3 Audio Video Distribution Amplifier STOCK FG00814 Source level audio and base band video distribution amplifier Includes a stereo audio and video input distributed to three audio video outputs iei eb gt H R 4 Accessory Remote STOCK FG00895 Additional remote control for operation from zones installed with Niles IR Sensors IRC 1P FloodFlasher STOCK FG00932 IRC 2P MicroFlasher STOCK FG00726 IR FloodFlasher Connects with a 3 5mm mono mini plug 10 cable Includes Velcro mounting system IR MicroFlasher Connects with a 3 5mm mono mini plug 10 cable Includes light blocker Zone Room Labels STOCK LA01021A Zone Room identification labels to place in the label slots fo
17. Audio Out DSS RECEIVER SAT 1 000000000000 OOo Unswitched i AC Outlet Niles LS 1 Power Supply Figure 20 In Figure 20 a Niles LS 1 Light Sensor senses changes in brightness of a DSS s front panel LED and outputs a 12V DC signal when the LED is brightest A blocking cover is used to prevent ambient light from falsely trig gering the LS 1 An unused optical digital output located on the rear panel of a digital source component can also provide a light source for Sync using the LS 1 SOURCE AND HOME THEATER SYNC STATUS Sync status the presence or absence of a valid sync signal of source components and the Home Theater asso ciated with the Master ZR 4630 are displayed on the LEDs located in the hidden programming panel These LEDs illuminate only while a valid sync signal is being received by the ZR 4630 during normal operation mode Source 2 Source 3 and Source 4 LEDs represent Source 2 Source 3 and Source 4 respectively The Tuner LED represents the Home Theater These status LEDs are used during system troubleshooting Manually turning ON OFF synchronized source components and the integrated Home Theater will turn ON OFF the respective component s status LED if synchronized correctly 31 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW MASTER KEYS SOURCE BUTTONS The Master Keys available on the Solo Master Keypad Module and the Source Buttons on the hand held R 4 Remote Figure 21 provide
18. DIX ETE OFF e NILES PROGRAM e mee Three LEDs illuminate The POWER OR DISCRETE ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE3 ON LED blinks 63 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 13 Repeat Steps 2 11 to complete O K SOURCE 2 the IR programming for Source Three MO eam eee power on O Cpr SOURCE 4 Gower DISCRETE ON TUNER FRISCRETE OFF qi NILE Three LEDs illuminate The POWER OR DISCRETE ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE 3 ON LED blinks Step 14 You have now completed the OL IR programming for Source Three Press ENTER ewes the NEXT button once source 4 POWER UNER PROGRAM NEXT POWER OR O SEE JON LL NISCRETE OFF A NILE PROGRAM NEXT Three LEDs illuminate The POWER OR DISCRETE ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE 4 ON LED blinks Step 15 Repeat Steps 2 11 to complete OL the IR programming for Source Four ENTER C eps Case O source 4 POWER MPISCRETE ON COMMANDS ISCRETE OFF A NILE PROGRAM NEXT I Three LEDs illuminate The POWER OR DISCRETE ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE 4 ON LED blinks 64 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 16 Press the NEXT button once 5 NEXT source 3 O rower LN Q Cpr SOURCE 4 POWER DISCRETE ON prm LO DISC
19. IRC 1P FG00932 connects to the Flasher Output labeled ALL The IRC 1P is strategically positioned to pro vide IR transmission to all source components and adheres with its included Velcro mounting system HOME THEATER CONTROL SYSTEM IR Output of a Home Theater Control System to the IR In The mini plug end of a Niles Accessory Cable FG00724 connects a Home Theater Control System to the IR Input 12V CONTROL SIGNALS 9 12V Control Output to a Voltage Triggered Device The mini plug end of a Niles Accessory Cable FG00724 connects the 12V Control Output to the Trigger Input of a voltage activated device i e Niles AC 3 AM FM ANTENNAS FM Dipole Antenna The included FM Dipole Antenna connects with its bare wire ends to the spring loaded terminals labeled FM and GND The antenna is then positioned and mounted for proper reception 1 AM Loop Antenna The included AM Loop Antenna connects with its bare wire ends to the spring loaded terminals labeled AM and GND The antenna is then positioned and mounted for proper reception SOURCE COMPONENT AUDIO SIGNALS 2 Audio Output of Source Components to the ZR 4630 Male to male RCA Audio Cables connect the three external audio sources TELEPHONE PAGING 3 Paging Output of Telephone System to ZR 4630 Page Input A male to male RCA Audio Cable connects the paging output of a telephone system to the ZR 4630 PREAMPLIFIER ZONE OUTPUTS Zones 1 6 4 6 set to Variable Mode
20. Play Stop pM SOURCE IR COMMAND Pause Rewind FE ArowUp Arrow Down Arrow Right Amowiet En E L Random Surf Group Surf I Disc AM p Fav 6 PROGRAM SEQUENCE SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON or DELAY or DELAY TIME or DELAY or DELAY TIME F 7 E AM INSTALLATION SETTINGS ALL ON PAGE DIP SWITCH SETTINGS There are six All ON PAGE switches located on the hidden programming panel of the ZR 4630 Each of the ZR 4630 s zones has a corresponding numbered switch see Figure 40 The switches enable Up or disable Down the individual zones from responding to ALL ON commands and incom ing audio pages FIXED VARIABLE PREAMPLIFIER SWITCH Zones 4 5 and 6 include a Fixed Variable preamplifier switch see Figure 41 located on the rear panel of the ZR 4630 The switch for these zones is set to either Variable or Fixed depending on the configuration of the speakers in the zone see Configurations 8 9 and 10 for more details Figure 41 PROGRAMMING MASTER SLAVE MODE The factory default mode of the ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver is Master but it can also be programmed to function as Slave 1 or Slave 2 in expanded systems refer to System Configuration 2 To change the mode of any unit follow the steps below 1
21. Theater system refer to System Configuration 2 and System Configuration 3 for more details OPERATING A SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE ZR 4630 S Operating a system with multiple ZR 4630 s is the same as operating a system with only one ZR 4630 Solo Master Keypad Modules in each zone independently operate the zone to which they are dedicated to i e zone ON OFF Volume Up Down Mute When a user in a zone from any ZR 4630 presses a key button the IR commands required for the shared source components i e Power ON OFF Play Stop and Channel Up are issued by the ZR 4630 that has been programmed See the Programming Section of this manual for specific details on programming Important Note The built in AM FM tuners in each of the ZR 4630 s are not sharable between each other or with the Home Theater The six zones provided by each of the ZR 4630 s listen to and control their own built in AM FM tuner refer to the Programming section of this manual for more details on tuner programming 41 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW OPERATING A SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH A HOME THEATER Operation from the Stereo Zones Provided by the ZR 4630 User operation from the zones provided by ZR 4630 s are not affected when integrating a Home Theater to share source components see System Configurations 4 amp 5 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 When a use
22. 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 can be used with the IR sensor to control the source components Important Note The ZR 4630 does not provide individual operation of identical source components when using a source component s factory remote through an IR Sensor see Identical Source Components on page 41 for more details Source Component Automation There are two methods of controlling the power ON OFF of the source components 1 Synchronized IR In Figure 4 the DSS receiver s power ON OFF is synchronized via a video signal con nected to the ZR 4630 When the Master Key Source Button for the DSS is pressed the ZR 4630 checks for a video signal at the Sync Input corresponding to the DSS The ZR 4630 issues the power command to turn the DSS ON only when there is no video signal present and the DSS is OFF When the Off Key Button is pressed in a zone the ZR 4630 checks to see if any other zones are ON includ ing the Home Theater Zone sharing sources The power command for turning the DSS OFF is issued only if that zone is the last zone turning OFF in entire system and there is a video signal present at the Sync Input corresponding to the DSS Important Note RCA Sync Inputs also can detect 12V for use with Niles external sensing devices i e the LS 1 Light Sensor and the APC 2 Current Sensing Device See Conne
23. controls can be taught the IR commands of the Niles R 4 Remote to provide individual zone operation These IR commands operate the ZR 4630 and its associated source components from any zone equipped with an IR Sensor Important Note IR Sensors cannot operate a zone when used alone They must be installed and connected to a Solo Master Keypad Module The commands you will teach from the NilesR 4 fee mag Remote to the learning remote are stored in the following buttons g JQ 4 Learning Remote Control 1 Source buttons Tuner 2 3 and 4 These acti vate the system turn the zones on and select the desired source The Tuner button always selects the built in tuner 2 Function buttons to issue the IR commands AA for each of the individual source components TT TS 3 Volume and mute buttons to control the vol ume in a zone OOO 4 The Off button to turn off the zones ooo ooo To teach these commands simply take the learn ing remote that you will be using in the zone set Niles hand held it to the learning mode choose the appropriate R 4 Remote E CSO key on the learning remote and then issue the CSS appropriate command from the Niles R 4 OSH Remote Repeat these steps for the remaining ooo commands you wish to use To test the commands set the Niles remote aside take your learning remote and try the commands If they were captured correctly you will
24. hand held IR remote control In Figure 17 a Niles IR Sensor is connected to a Niles IRP 6 for control of local components and to a Niles ZR 4630 for control of distributed components A Niles SPK 1 Automated Speaker Level A B Switcher switches the front speakers in the Master Bedroom from the ZR 4630 distributed sound system to the local surround sound receiver system when the local system is activated 9 9 Niles SPK 1 di gd ds aans 090 VIDEO FRONT REAR mi A 5 06 Hear PEL 000 Bas Speakers LO ve 60 6 To nB video 1 000 D Plugged into Switched AC outlet DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO LR DSS DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO PHONE 666 Q m L I Unswitched AC Outlet Power Supply Distributed Equipment Location Figure 17 Important Note Use of an identical brand and type component in both the local and the distributed system i e a Sony CD player in both systems is not supported by this configuration Individual operation of identi cal components may not be possible IR blockers included with Niles IRC 2 MicroSensors may be required to prevent IR feedback when using this configuration 26 COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY Infrared Command Compatibility IR control testing was conducted on many equipment brands to determin
25. is not required 12V Control Output A control output connector provides a constant 12V DC trigger signal the moment any zone is activated This signal can be interfaced to Voltage Triggered AC Power Strips i e Niles AC 3 for the automation of source components that can only be activated via switched AC outlets Expandable for Larger MultiZone Systems Up to three ZR 4630 s can be combined in a single system providing 18 zones Source components are connect ed to all receivers splitting their audio signals utilizing RCA Y adapters or Niles AVDA 3 Distribution Amplifiers Program Memory Protection The ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver utilizes non volatile memory for storage of its programming This safeguards against accidental loss of the programming for the entire life of the product PARTS GUIDE ZR 4630 LED Zone ON OFF Indicator Zone Label Slots Tuner Controls ZR 4630 murnzone recever Main Power Switch Removable Programming Cover Tuner Display ZR 4630 muinzone receiver CO CE CE etc GEED ec 6000 i88 T FH 9 6 Sensor for Capturing Zone All On Page IR Commands Enable Switches Programming Controls DB 9 Computer and Indicators Interface Audio Keypad Inputs Flasher Outputs l Sync nputs Paging System IR 12V Control Tuner Antenna Inputs Input Expansion Input Output Inputs
26. is selected in Zone 2 Additionally each of the six zones can be set to an individual volume level If more than one zone chooses the same source component IR control of that source component is shared between the zones 13 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Keypads and IR Sensors Keypads and IR sensors enable the user to control the Niles ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver and its connected source components Source component IR commands are programmed into the Niles ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver These commands are then triggered when the user presses a keypad button or issues a Niles IR command to an IR sensor Each zone on the ZR 4630 has a corresponding RJ 45 keypad connector that is used to connect one Solo Master Keypad Module Each Solo Master Keypad Module can be mated with one optional Numeric Accessory Keypad Module using an included jumper cable see Connections Figure 33 The Solo Master Keypad Module connects to the ZR 4630 with a home run of four pair twisted cable terminated with RJ 45 connectors An IR Sensor can be included in any zone and connects directly to the Solo Master Keypad Module see the Installation section of this manual for more details A three wire to RJ 45 adapter is available from Niles see Accessories for IR Sensors installed with two conductor shielded cable rather than four pair twisted cable Adding an IR Sensor enables the Niles R 4 Remote to control the ZR 4630 and the connected source com ponents In addition
27. or DELAY or DELAY TIME or DELAY or DELAY TIME F 7 E AM ZR4630 RER Soe Z 1 JOB TITLE 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER 2 3 4 MASTER KEY LABEL 4 PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER COMPONENT 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER BRAND MODEL COMPONENT SYNC POWER PROGRAMMING J Single Power IR Command 1 Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands L1 Latching Power If Yes SYNC TYPE LA Video 12V D PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON Play Stop pM SOURCE IR COMMAND Pause Rewind FE ArowUp Arrow Down Arrow Right Amowiet En E L Random Surf Group Surf I Disc AM p Fav 6 PROGRAM SEQUENCE SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON or DELAY or DELAY TIME or DELAY or DELAY TIME F 7 E AM ZR4630 RER Soe Z 1 JOB TITLE 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER 2 3 4 MASTER KEY LABEL 4 PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER COMPONENT 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER BRAND MODEL COMPONENT SYNC POWER PROGRAMMING J Single Power IR Command 1 Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands L1 Latching Power If Yes SYNC TYPE LA Video 12V D PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON
28. remote control when teaching the command can assist in capturing commands accurately Step 5 Repeat all steps until all the source component IR commands have been taught Step 6 Tap the PROGRAM button to exit programming PROGRAM EDITING STEPS SEQUENCE EDITING These are the steps for programming the Sequences for control of the source components Step 1 Press and Hold the Program button The Program LED lights RED the Source 2 LED lights RED the Power On LED Blinks RED and the Enter IR lights RED Edit a Sequence for Source 2 Tap the NEXT button until the Source 2 LED lights RED and the Sequence LED Blinks RED Continue editing from Step 2 Edit a Sequence for Source 3 Tap the NEXT button until the Source 3 LED lights RED and the Sequence LED Blinks RED Continue editing from Step 2 STORING TUNER PRESETS Step 1 Select the desired AM or FM band with the Band Shift Button Step 2 Locate the desired station for preset using the Station Scan Buttons PROGRAM ERASING Erasing Individual IR Commands Step 1 Follow the same steps you would for the pro gramming of the IR command you wish to erase Step 2 When the Enter IR LED lights prompting you to teach an IR command tap the Erase button instead of teaching a new IR command The command that was previously stored is now erased Step 3 Continue erasing or press the PROGRAM Button to exit programming Erasing Individual Sequences Step 1 Follow the s
29. sync type the source component requires Figure 44 53 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Function Keys Buttons Programming Figure 45 depicts the section of the Programming Worksheet that corresponds to the source component function key button programming Each programmed source component has one worksheet filled out specifying what par ticular IR commands have been programmed and to which function key button they have been assigned 5 PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND Stop Pause Fast Forward Pause Arrow Right Next Chapter Last Chapter M Next Chapter Last Chapter AM a Document the IR commands in their function key button locations Figure 45 Sequence Programming Figure 46 depicts the section of the Programming Worksheet that corresponds to the Sequence programming Each programmed source component has one worksheet filled out specifying what particular IR commands and delays have been programmed to the Master Keys Sequence 6 PROGRAM SEQUENCE SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON srgp SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY BUTTON or DELAY or DELAY TIME or DELAY or DELAY TIME O NY fe A Z fo 205 NN EC Document the IR Commands and Delays included in the Sequence Play Play Sf X ST Jv p mn EA OO Y EE NENNEN OY Lo Figure 46 54 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW PROGRAMMING A LEARNING REMOTE FOR ZONE OPERATION Learning remote
30. system Single Zone Operation The first method a quick tap of a Master Key Source Button in a zone holding the Key Button for less than three seconds causes only that zone to turn ON The Master Key quickly tapped illuminates GREEN after the zone turns ON A zone turns ON to its last volume setting A maximum turn ON volume can be programmed into the ZR 4630 see Installation Settings for more information System Wide Operation The second method a press and hold of a Master Key Source Button in any zone holding the Key Button for more than three seconds turns all zones ON that are set to ALL ON Page enabled this setting is made via front panel programming DIP switches set individually for each zone All zones enabled for ALL ON PAGE select the source associated with the Master Key Source Button pressed and held and that same Master Key LED illuminates GREEN The ALL ON volume can be adjusted with the ZR 4630 see Installation Settings for more information Note When the Tuner Master Key master 1 is pressed and held the radio station currently selected in that zone will be selected by all zones when using multiple ZR 4630 s in a system OFF KEY OFF BUTTON The OFF Key Button included on both the Solo Master Keypad Module and the hand held R 4 Remote pro vide one touch system deactivation When you are finished listening in a zone a single press of the OFF Key Button deactivates the zone o AO REMOTE CONTROL
31. the Home Theater it will know that the Home Theater is turning OFF To operate the Shared Source Components follow the criteria specified in Method 1 and Method 2 to select the most appropriate way to operate for your system You can program the Home Theater s learning remote with either the components IR commands or with Niles function button commands when using this method Important Note You must teach the Niles OFF IR command to the Home Theater learning remote con trol and issue it every time you turn the Home Theater off when using Method 3 When the OFF IR com mand is received by the ZR 4630 Receiver it knows that the Home Theater turned off It will then check for any active zones on the ZR 4630 before it turns off the shared source components 57 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS CHOOSE ONLY ONE A B or C aam 1 FC EC E 6 ALL ON PAGE ZONE ALL ON PAGE J 1 a 2 a 3 a apa 5 a e a 7 VOLUME SETTINGS ON VOLUME __ MAX VOLUME PAGE VOLUME Note Volume Settings affect all Zones 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER 8 PREAMP OUTPUTS Zones 1 3 are variable only B p ox 4 p au uu 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS CHOOSE ONLY ONE A B or C aam 1 FC EC E 6 ALL ON PAGE ZONE ALL ON PAGE J 1 a 2 a 3 a apa 5 a e a 7 VOL
32. the volume and mute buttons on the Solo Master Keypad Module affect the speakers in the master bedroom only Impedance magnifying volume controls enable individual control of the speakers connected to the external zone amplifier in the master bathroom the walk in closet and the terrace 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 11 SYSTEM PAGING AND EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM Paging Input connection on the rear panel of the ZR 4630 provides a connection for the paging output signal of pop ular telephone systems for voice paging through the speakers in the listening zones see Figure 15 Paging volume level can be adjusted by the ZR 4630 see Installation Settings on page 59 for more information System Telephones Telephone Control Unit PAGE OUTPUT O EJ EJ Figure 15 A Niles AVDA 3 see Figure 16 is required when connecting a telephone system to more than one ZR 4630 in larger systems System Telephones Telephone Control Unit PAGE OUTPUT Niles AVDA 3 Distribution Amplifier Figure 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 12 IR REPEATING FOR CONTROL OF LOCAL COMPONENTS An IR Repeating System can be integrated into a room connected to the Niles ZR 4630 see Figure 17 This enables a single IR Sensor installed in that room to control local components with a
33. tions for source components Individual Zone Preamplifier Outputs Six pairs of stereo RCA jacks provide output connections for external amplifiers used instead of or in conjunction with the ZR 4630 built in amplifiers Fixed Variable Preamplifier Output Adjustment Switch Two position switches included for zones 4 5 and 6 provide the ability to change the individual preampli fier outputs to either a variable or a fixed signal Removable Speaker Connector Niles patented No Strip Output Terminal provides connection to speakers in the listening zones Removable Power Cord An IEC removable power cord provides for easy handling during installation PARTS GUIDE R 4 REMOTE INCLUDED Zone Volume Buttons Zone Mute Button Zone OFF Button Function Buttons Source Buttons Figure 2 Source Buttons A quick tap of any of these buttons causes the zone to turn on and a source component to be selected Pressing and holding these buttons for longer than three seconds causes all enabled zones to turn on Also all zones are selected to the same source component Zone OFF Button A quick tap of this button turns your specific zone off Pressing and holding this button for longer than three seconds causes all zones to turn off Zone Volume Buttons A continuous press of these buttons raises or lowers the volume in your specific zone Pressing these buttons also restores sound in a zone that is currently muted 11
34. to the ALL ON and PAGE PAGE VOLUME features Note Volume Settings affect all Zones ALL ON PAGE Check the ones that have been enabled to the Document the numeric value Document the amplifier to which the preamp ALL ON PAGE feature for each volume setting outputs are connected and the mode selected i e fixed or variable for zones 4 5 and 6 Figure 43 52 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ZR 4630 Source Component Programming Worksheet A completed source component Programming Worksheet is required for each source component included in the system The programming information that should be included is detailed in figures 44 45 and 46 1 JOB TITLE 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER Toe Installer Document the customer s name Document the system designer s name 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER 2 3 4 2 MASTER KEY LABEL DVD Document the number of the Master Key Document the label used for the Master Key i e source component music category or DSS Radio Station etc Document the brand and model number of the source component that is associated with the Master Key 4 PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER MODEL DVD 2800 COMPONENT SYNC POWER PROGRAMMING If Yes SYNC TYPE XX Single Power IR Command 1 Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands L Latching Power M Video 0 12V Document if the source component is connected to a Document the type of activation sync input If yes document the
35. two video outputs One video output KEYPAD MODULES connects to a Source Sync Input and the other to the intended destination of the video signal v Keypads lo Reypad Inputs tor Zones b Four pair twisted cable terminated with male RJ 45 Important Note Source Sync Inputs are designed with plugs connects the keypads to the zoned Keypad Inputs high input impedances so as not to affect the quality of for more information on Terminating Four Pair Twisted the video signal when using an RCA Y adapter Cable refer to page 44 s 47 CONNECTIONS SYSTEM EXPANSION 5 System Expansion Input to System Expansion Output Four pair twisted cable terminated with male RJ 45 plugs connects multiple ZR 4630 s using the System Expansion Input and Output terminals Connections are made from the Input of one of the ZR 4630 s to the Output of another and so on for more information on Terminating Four Pair Twisted Cable refer to page 44 IR FLASHERS 6 Low Output Flasher to the Flasher Outputs The mini plug end of a Niles Low Output MicroFlasher Model IRC 2P FGOO726 connects into the Flasher Outputs 2 4 The Micro Flasher portion of the IRC 2P is placed directly over the IR sensor of the corresponding source component Source 2 for Flasher 2 Source 3 for Flasher Source 4 for Flasher 4 and adheres with the included peel back tape 2 High Output Flasher to the Flasher Outputs The mini plug end of a Niles High Output Flasher Model
36. D CHANGER Back NOTES RELAY CONTACTS ARE RATED AT 1 5 AMP 12 VOLT OUTPUT RATED AT 300mA gt Front Figure 19 In Figure 19 a Niles APC 2 Current Sensing Switch senses the change in power consumption of a CD chang er when it is turned ON When it senses that change it outputs a 12V DC signal The synchronized CD changer s AC power plug is connected to the current sensing outlet on the APC 2 The APC 2 s 12V DC out put is connected to the ZR 4630 s Sync Input dedicated to the CD changer using a Niles 10 accessory cable with bare wire to mini plug FG00724 see Accessories for more details When using a Niles APC 2 a minimum change of 30W is required for reliable current sensing If the com ponent does not have a 30W change in current draw when turning ON i e DSS receivers and most VCRs and CD players consider the last method Light Sensing 30 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 is then connected to the ZR 4630 s Sync Input dedicated for that component a mini plug to RCA adapter is required for this connection see Connections for more information Light Sensing Probe placed over an LED
37. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION GUIDE R 4630 MultiZone Receiver Four Source Six Zone 30W Per Channel AM FM Receiver Yj NILES BLENDING TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the Niles ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver one of the most flexible and convenient audio components ever offered The ZR 4630 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 For a free full line catalog write Niles Catalog Request PO Box 160818 Miami Florida 33116 0818 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 0 30 624 RE ERR Cie eee Chee AG ORE UO DURS ERO EEG VERO MENG Mas CUETE RR wed 6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS iu SETE reki RE RE ab She ee ee So ead ea da Sew ee K 7 8 PARTS GUIDE erreren ios US EIEE EEEN OE EEE TRECE IR MANN a SNEER RAEE ERAEN EEREN 9 10 R 4 REMOTE cocos o e RERO CUET GE Uc OUT PEGOGOODEOGUSRO OR P KR ERG CERO OY ORO C Yd Edo OS 1 SOLO MASTER KEYPAD MODULE AND THE NUMERIC ACCESSORY KEYPAD MODULE 12 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS rx aria oa RET Whe wd hen ele UR ael he cete e ru RT Re S Te RD EEA 13 CONFIGURATION 1 SIX ZONES x gaS ea e RRR TRR eee RRR NR a REE bee CORP VR be EEE e 13 CONFIGURATION 2 ADDING ZONES USING MULTIPLE ZR 4630 S
38. NS Law SENG wee ed OX UD GR e LR aww d 66 IR Commiarid Editing skra oes ke et Eee E Edu owe Ru ote uk era ep A cites Od KS ee 66 senec TT 67 Stoning Turner Presets suse ee E nee a o Oa n ue Na aes eeu toe caca a Sema a date anb hase ae 67 ProgsramiErasimpg a a Rocks md ee eee dias Bal e pad Pe pepe eleg epe ete eed ok wae es 67 ACCESSORIES aio rr 68 TROUBLESHOOTING coo coco eR RR E E e a a EEE TESS a 70 SPECIFICATIONS ooo A SHS cea A See E 71 INTRODUCTION Niles Audio has recognized the need for a simple to use cost effective multi zone system that can provide years of listening pleasure to music lovers Our engineering and product development departments have joined forces to produce an innovative multi zone receiver that incorporates six separate zones of amplifier power a built in AM FM tuner and connections for three additional audio source components The ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver is the multi zone solution for which you have been asking It allows you to combine keypad modules with infrared sensors and hand held remotes for total control of your home entertain ment system providing one touch system wide control Now everyone in the household can be happy One person can listen to the CD player in a bedroom while another simultaneously listens to the radio by the pool At the same time a third person can listen to DSS music in the den In addition the ZR 4630 s source component IR control is custom programmable to provide intu i
39. NTER IR LED blinks once after the IR command mand from Source Two s factory remote control and test is received and remains illuminated it as described in Step 4 If Source Two does not have a DISCRETE OFF IR command go directly to Step 7 Three LEDs are illuminated ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 SOURCE 2 CO source 3 O Power or l O source 4 QROWER DISCRETE ON coi TUNER LO DISCRETE OFF PROGRAM The DISCRETE OFF LED blinks 61 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 7 Press the NEXT button once SOURCE 2 ENTER IR i PROGRAM Or source 3 O POWER OR e O SOURCE 4 POWER pre L D piscnETE OFF A NILI Two LEDs illuminate The IR COMMANDS LED blinks PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 Step 8 Issue a Niles Function Key Button IR The ENTER IR LED illuminates after the Niles Function command that will correspond to a Source Key Button command is received IR command into the IR Sensor Window SN Two LEDs are illuminated PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 SOURCE 2 Or source 3 O POWER OR Q Cyr source 4 POWER DISCRETE ON TUNER L DISCRETE OFF w ol NILI PROGRAM The IR COMMANDS LED blinks Step 9 Teach the corresponding IR command The ENTER IR LED turns off after the command is received from Source Two s factory remote control and test it as described in Step 4 Repeat Ste
40. Off Button on the hand held R 4 Remote D DOO Doo BHD SED e e O a O O Off Key on the SoloTM Master Keypad Module L NILES Figure 22 34 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW OFF Key Events When you press the OFF Key Button as many as two events occur The first event is factory programmed and is responsible for turning the zone or all zones OFF every time the OFF Key Button is pressed The second event is responsible for turning OFF the source components and only occurs if the zone turning OFF was the last zone ON in the system including the Home Theater Zone sharing source components There is no programming required for this event The programming that was accomplished for the Master Key Source ON events is reversed to deactivate the source components Master Key Event 1 Event 2 Source Button Zone OFF Source OFF Factory Programmed OFF Key Automatically The Zone OFF Event is factory programmed and the Source OFF Event is automatically programmed to reverse the programming of the Master Key Source Buttons that turn the source components ON IR com mands are issued conditionally based on System and Component power synchronization and the on off status of other zones in the system and the Home Theater OFF KEY BUTTON OPERATION The OFF Key Button has two methods of operation Single Zone OFF The first method a quick tap of the OFF Key Button in a zone that is currently ON holding the OFF Key Bu
41. PADS TO THE HOME RUN OF FOUR PAIR TWISTED CABLE The home run of four pair twisted cable is terminated with a male RJ 45 connector and plugged into the rear panel jack labeled SYSTEM on the Solo Master Keypad Module see Figure 32 RJ 45 Connector for connection to o the ZR 4630 SIA O o a Figu re 32 RJ 45 Connector for connection to C 1 N 4 C mem IR Sensors nnn mmm E IR SENSOR SYSTEM RJ 45 Connector for CONNECTING RJ 45 Connector E eu E oureur connection to Master for connection to z Keypad Module NUMERIC KEYPADS Numeric Accessory Each Solo Master Keypad Module rpad Module p p O Included O can be mated with one optional o Jumper Cable o Numeric Accessory Keypad Module P H TM 3 TM using an included jumper cable see Solo Numeric Fi 33 Master Accessory Igure 33 Keypad Module Keypad Module Figure 33 45 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING IR SENSORS Four Pair Twisted Cable RJ 45 Connector for An IR sensor can be connected to a Solo connection to the ZR 4630 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 available from Niles for IR Sensors installed with two conductor shielded cable see Figure 36 and the Accessories Section of this manual RJ 45 Connector for connection to H EH IR Sensors vmm
42. Pair Twisted Cable Niles SI 245 Two Conductor Speaker Cable Speakers Figure 12 In Figure 12 an external amplifier has been connected to zone 3 Using an amplifier with more than the 30W per channel provides the zone with more volume for listening in large rooms and outdoors Important Note When using preamplifier outputs for zones 4 5 and 6 the fixed variable switch must be in the variable position for this configuration 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 9 EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS A zone of the ZR 4630 can be set up to contain more than one listening area by adding an external amplifier i e an adjacent living room and dining room area This configuration is chosen when the speakers included in the zone are not required to be played at separate volume levels or to be ON OFF separately Niles Ci Expander o G Unswitched AC Outlet ra E Al Power Four Pair Supply Twisted Cable Four Pair Twisted Cable RCA Audio Cables Niles SI 245 Two Conductor Speaker Cable 1 AOA Speakers Living Room Dining Room ZONE 3 Living Dining Room Keypads Figure 13 In Figure 13 an external amplifier has been connected to Zone 3 This enables the zone to have an additional lis ten
43. RETE OFF ENTER IR PROGRAM Three LEDs illuminate The SEQUENCE LED blinks ENTER IR PROGRAM and TUNER Step 17 Press each Function Key Button that corresponds to each step of the The ENTER IR LED blinks once when the Function Sequence you wish to program for the Key Button command is received Tuner in the same order they will occur Note To insert delays use the Volume or buttons KL Vol 5 sec Vol 1 sec COGAN ED D iz nd n eee Sequences can have up to 64 steps UT icd commands and or delays ON SS The SEQUENCE LED blinks Three LEDs illuminate ENTER IR PROGRAM and TUNER Step 18 Press the PROGRAM button once to exit programming mode Cu K souer pros 8 uy PROGRAM QD Orsources O rower OR s Q O O SOURCE 4 POWER PISERETE ON j TUNER LO DISCRETE OFF A NILES All LEDs illuminate and then they all turn off Some source lights may remain on if a source component or the Home Theater are on after exiting the programming mode 65 PROGRAM EDITING STEPS SOURCE POWER EDITING These are the steps for editing the power ON OFF commands for the source components Step 1 Press and Hold the Program button The Program LED lights RED the Source 2 LED lights RED Power On LED Bli
44. Source 2 Continue programming from Step 2 Erase all IR command and sequence programming for Source 3 Quickly tap the next button until the Source 3 LED lights RED and the Power On LED Blinks RED Continue programming from Step 2 Erase all IR command and sequence programming for Source 4 Quickly tap the next button until the Source 4 LED lights RED and the Power On LED Blinks RED Continue programming from Step 2 Step 2 While the source you wish to erase is lit 2 3 4 or TUNER press and hold the Program and Erase buttons until the Power ON the IR Commands and the Sequence LEDs are all blinking Step 3 Release the Program and Erase buttons and all programming for the selected source is erased Step 4 Continue programming or press the Program button to exit programming PROGRAM EDITING STEPS Erasing All Programming Step 1 Press and Hold the Program button The Program LED lights RED the Source 2 LED lights RED the Power On LED Blinks RED and the Enter IR lights RED Step 2 Press and hold the Program the Next and the Erase buttons until the Program Power ON the IR Commands and the Sequence LEDs are all blinking Step 3 Release the Program the Next and the Erase but tons and all programming for the entire system is erased Step 4 Continue programming or press and hold the Program button to exit programming ZR 4630 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Solo Master Keypad Module STOCK FG00807
45. Turn the ZR 4630 OFF 2 Depress the PROGRAM button 3 Turn the ZR 4630 ON and keep the PROGRAM button depressed 4 The ZR 4630 then displays a message on the LCD Display Panel for 2 seconds identifying its version Ver X XX 5 The ZR 4630 then displays a new mode either Master Slave 1 or Slave 2 Which mode is selected depends on the last setting i e if the last mode was of Master it will display Slave 1 If last the mode was Slave 1 it will display Slave 2 And if the last mode was Slave 2 it will display Master 6 Release the PROGRAM button Unit is now set to a new mode 7 Repeat Steps 1 through 6 until the ZR 4630 is in the desired mode INSTALLING ZONE LABELS Each ZR 4630 is included with pre printed Zone Room Labels that are designed to be placed in the Zone Label Slots Ol A see Figure 42 to identify the names of each of six zones To install these labels follow the steps below 1 Remove the label chosen for Zone 1 from the included Room Zone Labels 2 Affix the label in Zone Label Slot 1 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for Zones 2 through 6 Figure 42 58 INSTALLATION SETTINGS VOLUME SETTINGS The ZR 4630 has three useful volume features with customizable settings The following is a list of the three volume features along with their default values and a description of their purpose Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume Level Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume preve
46. UDIO VIDEO PHONE AC outlet 3 IntelliControl MSU j k JELE uy posos H T Sync Input Flasher Output 12V Output Figure 9 Audio Signals Audio signals for the shared source components are connected to both the ZR 4630 and the Home Theater receiver using RCA Y adapters Figure 9 Important Note If the Home Theater receiver has shorting audio inputs a Niles AVDA 3 Distribution Amplifier must be used in place of the RCA Y adapters for more information see configuration 3 Shared Source Component Control The Flasher output from the IntelliControl Figure 9 is connected to the IR Input of the ZR 4630 The IntelliControl programmed with Niles R 4 Remote IR commands now can automate and control the shared source components Niles R 4 IR commands are taught to the IntelliControl using the R 4 Remote itself see Programming Overview for more details A 12V Sync signal is provided from the IntelliControl to the Home Theater Sync Input to provide the ZR 4630 with the ON OFF status of the Home Theater This status enables the ZR 4630 to provide coordinated control of the source component s power ON OFF Important Note When issuing the source component s actual IR commands from the Home Theater Remote Control all IR commands are passed through to all source component flasher outputs Identical brand and model source components cannot be operated
47. UME SETTINGS ON VOLUME __ MAX VOLUME PAGE VOLUME Note Volume Settings affect all Zones 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER 8 PREAMP OUTPUTS Zones 1 3 are variable only B p ox 4 p au uu 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS CHOOSE ONLY ONE A B or C aam 1 FC EC E 6 ALL ON PAGE ZONE ALL ON PAGE J 1 a 2 a 3 a apa 5 a e a 7 VOLUME SETTINGS ON VOLUME __ MAX VOLUME PAGE VOLUME Note Volume Settings affect all Zones 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER 8 PREAMP OUTPUTS Zones 1 3 are variable only B p ox 4 p au uu 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS CHOOSE ONLY ONE A B or C aam 1 FC EC E 6 ALL ON PAGE ZONE ALL ON PAGE J 1 a 2 a 3 a apa 5 a e a 7 VOLUME SETTINGS ON VOLUME __ MAX VOLUME PAGE VOLUME Note Volume Settings affect all Zones 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER 8 PREAMP OUTPUTS Zones 1 3 are variable only B p ox 4 p au uu ZR4630 RER Soe Z 1 JOB TITLE 3 CHOOSE MASTER KEY MASTER KEY NUMBER 2 3 4 MASTER KEY LABEL 4 PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER COMPONENT 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER BRAND MODEL COMPONENT SYNC POWER PROGRAMMING J Single Power IR Command 1 Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands L1 Latching Power
48. ads s civ eke crest eee hx pe PR RR Bia e RD Rake E TR Re Keg E Vx Peg 45 Connecting es P 46 Source Component Power and Home Theater Synchronization Signals oooococooocooomommom mo o 47 Keypad Modules serrera a ra eed Reve x ER vwX WR Y Rx EEEE ES RR Se ar e e E e es 47 SYSTEM EXPANSION ses sees ende ttm a Demetr I Pg de Ce oe EUR cR RN aa eee DOR ai d e d 48 IR Flashen uiae iaa A A ta A A a 48 Home Theater Control System y scra sri a A PUER Lek ll p ew 48 IV CONTO ACEITE 48 AM EM Antenas sos eera e A AA RON RU ee a A A ua gend 48 Source Component Audio Signals sa sri cece eese ee e be eh ENRE TRE RR ERE ERE ER bees 48 Telephone Paging nex Re rh etre e eet s ere hoe d ec td er apri marea v le Races 48 Preamplifier Zone Outpuls ce is e e ep X reae EG eae CNW UAR ore EG RE ISA N 48 Speakers sus equ cepe er RR eps ke Boe een eal pe cep dex em da Ohad Rp gad a e NES 48 As MT 48 Connecting an IR Sensor for Local System Control isses eee 49 Connecting an A B Amplifier Switch for Local System Selection llle 50 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ss kes user Rom Rh ERREUR Ro ERREUR UC ARR ROG EORR N K TUS e n N 51 Installer Programming Panel sys rei er ee eer es xo exo c eem EGS TE ose Xa e abe e den 51 TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming DOCUMENTATION ek ne eros OR Pet me De Good KRE OR ed Reg e P eos oed doo s De DP R E E es 5 ZR 4630 Programming Worksheet
49. ame steps you would for the pro gramming of the sequence you wish to erase Step 2 When the Enter IR LED lights prompting you to enter the IR commands and or delays for the sequence press the Erase button instead of building a new sequence The sequence that was previously stored is now erased Step 3 Continue programming or press the PROGRAM button to exit programming 67 Edit a Sequence for Source 4 Tap the NEXT button until the Source 4 LED lights RED and the Sequence LED Blinks RED Continue editing from Step 2 Step 2 Press the keys on the Niles hand held remote that correspond to the commands you wish to include in the sequence Note Enter commands and delays in the order you wish them to occur using the Volume or keys to include delays Vol 5 sec Vol 1 sec As many as 64 commands and or delays may be included The Enter IR LED blinks when it receives a command Step 3 Press the program button to exit programming Step 3 Press and hold the Preset Button for more than three seconds where you wish to store the currently tuned station The station display blinks when the station is stored to the Preset Button Erasing all IR Commands and Sequence Programming for Only One Source Step 1 Press and Hold the Program button The Program LED lights RED the Source 2 LED lights RED the Power On LED Blinks RED and the Enter IR lights RED Erase all IR command and sequence programming for
50. at at least two inches of each conductor is free 2 Open the no strip connector by applying pressure to the red and black levers until you hear an audible click 3 Insert the negative unstripped wire fully into the speaker wire hole next to the BLACK lever and the positive unstripped wire into the speaker wire hole next to the RED lever Squeeze the RED and BLACK levers until you hear an audible click indicating that the connector has locked onto the wire See Figure 30 A 4 Insert the no strip connector into the corresponding zoned speaker output socket on the rear panel of the ZR 4630 Push it down until it locks in place The connector only fits the socket in one position If the terminal does not insert completely reverse the connector 180 degrees and re insert See Figure 30 B Figure 30 44 CONNECTIONS TERMINATING FOUR PAIR TWISTED CABLE The Solo Master Keypad Modules the Expander and the ZR 4630 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 However you may follow the color coding pattern of your choice as long as it is used consistently throughout the system 1 Green White 2 Green 3 Orange White 4 Blue 5 Blue White 6 Orange 7 Brown White 8 Brown Figure 31 CONNECTING THE SOLO MASTER KEY
51. be operat RES Figure 47 ing the system and all the source components iden TY tically to the Niles R 4 Remote PROGRAMMING A HOME THEATER REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE SOURCE COMPONENTS SHARED WITH A ZR 4630 A learning remote control operating a home theater system can be programmed to operate source compo nents shared with the ZR 4630 refer to System Configurations 4 and 5 The learning remote control may be programmed with the source component s factory IR commands using the ZR 4630 s IR Repeating feature see Method 1 or it can be programmed with the Niles R 4 Remote Control IR commands see Methods 2 amp 3 55 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Method 1 Controlling Shared Source Components with IR Repeating and 12V Home Theater Status When using IR Repeating IR programming for the source components can be accomplished by pro gramming the actual IR commands from the source component s included remote control into the Home Theater learning remote control An IR output of the IR repeating or control system for the Home Theater is connected to the IR Input of the Master ZR 4630 All the IR commands sent from the Home Theater are then passed through to all IR Flashers connected to the ZR 4630 for control of source components Important Note If you have source components that require an IR command to be turned on and they are not provided with a separate ON and a separate OFF IR command from their included remote controls or if you ha
52. cated in a separate zone the user who does not get the expected response will be alerted by the Master Key That Master Key LED will quickly blink RED three times The user who received the RED flashing Master Key simply issues their command again Important Note IR commands and delays included in the sequence for Master Keys also cause the system to indi cate busy while they are being executed PAGING INDICATION The ZR 4630 has a built in Paging Indication mode that is displayed on a Master Key LED of the Solo Master Keypad Module If the ZR 4630 sends a page to a zone the user is alerted by the Master Key That Master Key LED will blink slowly GREEN The Master Key LED resumes its last state ON or OFF when the page is completed Important Note Paging takes priority over all system functions until the page has ended 43 INSTALLATION PLACEMENT Place the ZR 4630 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 4630 will last much longer if it is given adequate ventilation for proper cooling When installing the ZR 4630 in a cabinet be sure that the cabinet s rear is open to receive fresh air in order to provide proper cooling see Figure 28 If the cabinet s design does not accommodat
53. commands at the appropriate time The IR programming for the actual Home Theater receiver processor is not affected when sharing source components with this method and is done in con junction with the programming described Important Note There is no need to teach the Niles OFF command to the Home Theater learning remote control when using Method 2 As in Method 1 when the Home Theater turns off the 12V signal is removed from the ZR 4630 Receiver and it now knows that the Home Theater turned off It will then check if there are any other zones on the ZR 4630 active before it turns off the shared source components PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Method 3 Controlling Shared Source Components with Niles R 4 Commands and without 12V Home Theater Status A third method of programming is available in situations where a 12V DC status signal is not available from the Home Theater With this method you must teach some of the Niles R 4 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 2 3 or 4 and the OFF Button IR commands Whenever the Master ZR 4630 receives a source button IR command from the Home Theater it will turn on the source com ponent if needed and it will also know that the Home Theater Zone is turning on and what source component is selected Whenever the Master ZR 4630 receives an OFF Button IR command from
54. ctions on page 44 fo more information 2 Latching Power In Figure 4 AC power to the DVD and CD changer is turned on and off via the switched AC outlets of a Niles AC 3 The AC 3 is activated by the 12V Control Output from the ZR 4630 when any one of the six zones is ON including the Home Theater Zone sharing sources The built in AM FM tuner is also turned ON when one of the six zones is ON Each Master Key on the Solo Master Keypad Module and its respective source component are programmable with a sequence of IR commands Commands included in the sequence are typically the Play or Channel com mands to start a source playing or to select a particular music or radio station after the source has been selected Flasher Outputs Niles IRC 2P MicroFlashers connect to the numbered flasher outputs on the rear panel of the Niles ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver Flashers send IR commands to the individual source components for control An IRC 1P Flooding Flasher can be connected to the Flasher output labeled ALL to control more than one source component Speakers Each zone has home run speaker cables from the location of the speakers for connection to the built in zone amplifier Connections are made to the ZR 4630 s speaker output terminals utilizing Niles patented no strip speaker connectors 14 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 2 ADDING ZONES USING MULTIPLE ZR 4630 S More than one ZR 4630 can be used if the system requires more than
55. ctly when they press a Master Key or the Off Key Source Power Sync makes it possible for the user to always have a source component turn ON when they need it on and to always have all the components turn OFF when they turn the System off Source Components that require Power Synchronization Source components that utilize the same IR command for ON and OFF need to be synchronized The power button for these source components sends the same IR command to turn the source components ON if they are OFF and to turn them OFF if they are ON It is necessary to synchronize these source components with the ZR 4630 so it knows not to send an ON command if the source components are already ON if it did the source components would turn OFF which is not the desired result Conversely synchronization keeps the ZR 4630 from issuing a power command when the OFF Key is pressed if the source components are already OFF The ZR 4630 has three Sync Inputs for each of the source components It allows synchronization via voltage and video signals see Choosing a Synchronization Method on page 29 for more information on how to synchronize components Source Components that do not require Synchronization Two types of components do not require synchronization those with separate ON and OFF IR commands and those with latching power Source Components with separate ON OFF IR commands There are source components that are included with and respond t
56. d it should be red when it is receiving a command When using the Niles MS 1 MS 2 IR Sensors the Status LED should be off when the zone is ON It should only illuminate green when receiving an actual IR command If the LEDs stay constantly red or green when using MS 1 or MS 2 that is a sign of interference Identify the source of interference and remove it or move the sensor to a place where it doesn t have interference Sources of interfer ence may include dimmer switches fan motor switches televisions especially plasma televisions and sunlight You may have captured some IR commands incorrectly Testing all IR commands as you capture them with the IR test feature will avoid this 70 SPECIFICATIONS ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power Output FTC All Channels Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Input Impedance Signal Noise Ratio TUNER SECTION FM Frequency Range IHF Sensitivity IF Rejection Image Rejection Selectivity Usable Sensitivity S N Ratio Separation AM Rejection AM Frequency Range IF Rejection Image Rejection Selectivity Usable Sensitivity S N Ratio GENERAL Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight REMOTE CONTROL Transmitter Signal Range Power Supply 30W per channel min RMS at 8 ohms any two channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 08 THD 37W per channel min RMS at 4 o
57. ded cable then connects to the Adapter s bare wire screwdown terminal matching 12V GND and Data respectively 46 CONNECTIONS 30 0000 Figure 37 D SOURCE COMPONENT POWER AND HOME THEATER 2 Voltage Sync from a Source Component to a SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNALS ZR 4630 Sync Input When obtaining a 12V sync signal from a source compo nent refer to the Source Power Synchronization section of this manual for more information a Niles Accessory Cable FG00724 connected to a Radio Shack 274 326 mini plug to male RCA adapter provides proper connection to any of the three Source Sync Inputs Video Synchronization from a Source Component to a ZR 4630 Sync Input An RCA Y adapter is used to split the video output of a source component for connection to one of the three Source Sync Inputs of the ZR 4630 2 3 or 4 One side of the RCA Y adapter connects to the appropriate Source Sync Input and the other side connects to the intended destination for the video signal i e the video input of a TV receiver or RF modulator 3 12V Home Theater Sync to Home Theater Sync Input The 12V Home Theater sync signal connects with a mini plug to the Home Theater Sync Input The need for an RCA Y adapter can be avoided if your video source has
58. ding programmed source IR commands are sent to the Flasher Output dedicated to the shared source component that is selected i e Source 2 Flasher 2 Source 3 Flasher 3 Source 4 Flasher 4 Identical source components can be individually operated with this method Important Note shared source components that are unique in the system can have their actual IR com mands programmed into the Home Theater remote and issued for simple IR repeating with this method 42 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW When the Home Theater turns ON it provides a 12V Status signal that is connected to the Home Theater Sync Input on the rear panel of the ZR 4630 This 12V Status signal provides the ON OFF status of the Home Theater to the ZR 4630 The moment a valid Home Theater Sync signal is present at the ZR 4630 the ZR 4630 s 12V Control Output sends a turn on trigger for a Voltage Triggered AC Power Strip i e Niles AC 3 activating latch ing source components When the Home Theater is turned OFF the ZR 4630 checks itself and any other ZR 4630 s in the sys tem to see if any zones are still ON If all zones are OFF the 12V Control Output shuts OFF turning OFF the latching source components Power OFF IR commands for turning OFF the IR controlled shared source components are also issued Method 3 Integrated Home Theater without 12V Home Theater Sync and using Niles R 4 Commands The Home Theater IR Remote programmed with the Niles R 4 IR commands sends IR com
59. e 70 O C Q 0 00 Ca Mute Button on on the hand held R 4 Remote Figure 24 Mute Key Mute Button Operation In a zone using the speaker output or the preamplifier output set to variable pressing the Mute Key Button mutes and unmutes the sound for that zone only The ZR 4630 still considers the zone to be ON while the zone is MUTED The Master Key for the selected source lights GREEN while the zone is ON and unmuted and RED while the zone ON and MUTED If a zone has more than one Master Keypad Module installed using an Expander all Master Keypads in that zone indicate identical system status i e Zone ON OFF Zone Mute and Zone Input Selection status and operate the zone in tandem with one another Important Note A preamplifier output for a zone that is set to fixed output is unaffected by the mute command and always outputs sound while the zone is on zones 4 5 and 6 can be set to fixed mode 37 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW FUNCTION KEYS BUTTONS The Solo Master Keypad Module the Numeric Accessory Keypad Module and the hand held R 4 Remote include various function keys for control of the built in tuner and the connected source components Figure 26 illustrates the available function keys for all of the control devices R 4 REMOTE CONTROL Function Keys on the Solo Master Keypad Module the Numeric Accessory Module and the hand held R 4 Remote Figure 25 Function Key Button Operation
60. e 39 the Zoned Speaker Output of the ZR 4630 connects to the A side of the SPK 1 The Main Speaker Output of the local system connects to the B side of the SPK 1 In addition a 12V DC power adapter Niles FG00665 is plugged into a switched AC outlet of the local system to activate the SPK 1 Zone 6 Master Bedroom Center Niles SPK 1 lL il Ciel EG wil d E EN DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO LR 1El ov 96 s00 O a video 1 OO O video 2 GG O eo Plugged into Switched AC outlet Rear Speakers Figure 39 50 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW INSTALLER PROGRAMMING PANEL IR commands needed for control of connected external source components are programmed into the ZR 4630 s program memory using the hidden programming controls on the front panel see figure 42 O GD ED NILES EE ge UTR Hidden Installer D a Programming Panel Ku t d 0999 OOOO z S e OOOO C OO OOO ooo 000 000 del 288 Q E o Geos Figure 42 eoo 2222 e000 one NILES Source Components ed IR Remote Control Niles hand held supplied by manufacturer R 4 Remote Control supplied with the ZR 4630 Programming is accomplished using the hidden panels push buttons and LED prompts along with sending IR commands with both the Niles remote and the remotes supplied with the source components For complete information on the ZR 4630 s step by step programming procedure refer t
61. e an open rear install two small boxer fans to provide continuous airflow into and out of the cabinet see Figure 29 Place the ZR 4630 so it has at least seven inches of free air space above it If the amplifier is located on a carpeted surface place a board under the amplifier s feet Do not block the ventilation holes on the top and bottom of the ZR 4630 Boxer Fan 55 CFM Boxer Fan 55 CFM directly centered 7 on directly centered 2 top of the ZR 4630 behind the ZR 4630 Figure 28 CAUTION When using low Make sure that there is a minimum impedance speaker loads less of 7 of free air space above the amplifier and 3 on each side for than 8 ohms Nominal refer to proper ventilation Figure 29 for proper placement VL LLL A AAA AAA AAAAAAAAA AAA AAA LE LON Figure 29 DR LLL LLL LLL LLL AAA AAA A AAA BSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSNSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSNSNSNNNNNSNM N N N Allow a minimum of 2 of depth If the cabinet rear is not open to fresh air or if you re using behind unit to accommodate cables low impedance loads install two boxer fans to provide and connectors continuous air flow into and out of the cabinet CONNECTIONS CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE TO THE NILES NO STRIP CONNECTOR The ZR 4630 utilizes a patented no strip speaker wire connector Follow the steps below to connect the speaker wires to the connector and the connector to the ZR 4630 1 Separate the speaker wire so th
62. e their compatibility with the ZR 4630 Typical A V source components i e CD DVD DSS Cable Boxes etc from each brand were chosen for the test All brands listed below passed the test Adcom Kenwood Motorola Samsung APEX Krell NAD Electronics Scientific Atlanta B amp K Lexicon Nakamichi Sharp Denon Lightolier Niles Sherwood Echo Star Linn Onkyo Sony Escient LiteTouch Panasonic Teac Go Video Magnavox Parasound Technics Harman Kardon Marantz Philips Toshiba Hitachi McIntosh Pioneer Yamaha Hughes Meridian RCA Zenith JVC Mitsubishi Rotel Important Note Use this list only as a starting point All the components for every brand listed were not avail able at the time of testing To avoid unforeseen incompatibilities Niles recommends always testing components you have not yet used with a ZR 4630 prior to specifying them in your installation Testing for a Possible IR Command Conflict When using a Niles IRC 1P FloodFlasher there are rare instances when the same IR command will operate more than one source component This prevents the proper operation of another IR controlled component when the two are installed in the same system because the press of a single remote button causes both components to respond Rare as this situation is when working with unfamiliar equipment or two products that you have never combined in the same system it is advisable to first test how these components interact with each other To test for this
63. for Connected Source Components After the Master Key Source Button for a source component has been pressed the ZR 4630 activates a zone and selects that source component The individual function keys buttons in that zone will now issue the IR commands that have been programmed for the source component you selected 38 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Function Key Button Operation for the Built in Tuner The commands for operation of the built in tuner from the function keys Buttons are pre programmed Figure 27 depicts the available commands for the tuner their function key button location and a description of their action on the tuner Pre Programmed Tuner Commands Figure 26 Key Command AM FM Shifts tuning band between AM and FM Arrow Up Next Preset Arrow Down Last Preset Arrow Right Seek Up Arrow Left Seek Down Surf Next Preset Surf Last Preset AM AM m Scrolls the 20 preset stations 10 AM and 10 FM Next tunable station is selected in the currently chosen tuning band AM or FM Scrolls the 20 preset stations 10 AM and 10 FM Direct access to AM and FM E z Number commands for accessing stations directly or by preset number O co o a lM A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 Last Preset Nest Preset Scrolls the 20 preset stations 10 AM and 10 FM Preset Call Enables number commands to call preset stations After the Tuner Master Key Source butt
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65. hms any two channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 8 THD 5 Hz to 50 KHz 3dB 160 mv for 1W output 890 mv for full output 30W with volume control set to maximum 20 k ohms gt 85 dB 87 5 108 mHz lt 15dBu 19KHz LPF ON THD 3 gt 55dB gt 30dB gt 55dB 400kHz lt 24dBu S N 50dB gt 62dB gt 25dB gt 50dB 530 1710 kHz gt 40dB gt 30dB gt 20dB 20kHz lt 63dBu S N 20dB gt 42dB AC 120V 60 Hz 600W Maximum 17 wide x 5 high including feet x 15 deep 28 Ibs Infrared Approx 9m 30 Two AA batteries 1 5V x 2 71 NOTES 72 NOTES 13 NILES Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S W 130 Street Miami FL 33186 Mailing Address P O Box 160818 Miami FL 33116 Customer Service 1 800 BUY HIFI 1 800 289 4434 Phone 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 0185 Visit us on the web at www nilesaudio com 2002 Niles Audio Corporation All Rights reserved Niles the Niles logo Systems Integration Amplifier are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Solo Numeric Expander MicroFlasher FloodFlasher and Blending Technology and Architecture are trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are property of their respective owners See documentation inside packaging
66. ides 12V DC sync connection via an accessory cable to the ZR 4630 OTI 512 Opto Isolated Voltage Trigger STOCK FG00319 Converts any voltage between 3V and 30V AC or DC to 12V DC sync Useful in combination with an accessory cable with Proceed Fosgate Citation amp Synthesis preamps AC 3 Voltage Triggered AC Power Strip STOCK s FG00242 AC power strip with two voltage triggered AC outlets and one unswitched AC Outlet IPC 6 Programmable AC Power Controller STOCK FG00272 Six outlet microprocessor controlled power management System with on off sequencing Rack Mount Panel available Stock FG00669 10 Bare Wire to Mini Plug Accessory Cable STOCK FG00724 s 10 Mini plug to Mini Plug Accessory Cable STOCK F G00933 J 294 E 12V DC 200mA Wall Adapter STOCK FG00665 Used to send sync signals to the 12V sync inputs of the ZR 4630 Connects with a 3 5mm mono mini plug and flying leads eam Used to send sync signals to the 12V sync inputs of to send sync signals to the 12V sync inputs of the ZR 4630 Connects with a 3 5mm mono mini plug on each end Provides a 12V DC sync signal to the ZR 4630 when plugged into a component s switched outlet TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING THE ZR 4630 Problem The receiver has no lights on The LCD Display shows error E1 E2 E3
67. ie cu P Xa exa eo E Kb e a a 38 Function Key Button Operation for Connected Source Components lt eese 38 Function Key Button Operation for the Built in Tuner 02 II 39 FRONT PANEL TUNER OPERATION ois eh eam bk E sisare EEG ne y o ok RRR R oe EG a Ro EC un 40 IDENTICAL SOURCE COMPONENTS repr rare o prt tree Ee Re ER Uk ees neret Eide due 41 SHAR TO SOURCE COMPONENTS o tart EE Rte RR AIR ee ena eu ele a eu ee aaa 41 OPERATING A SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE ZR 4630 s ssa RR e wa R R RRR RR RII 41 OPERATION FROM THE STEREO ZONES PROVIDED BY THEZR 4630 e 42 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION FROM THE HOME THEATER ZONE 6 x R n 9 wR cence eee eee 42 1 Integrated Home Theater using 12V Home Theater Sync and IR Repeating ooo oooooooo 41 2 Integrated Home Theater using 12V Home Theater Sync and Niles R 4 Commands 42 3 Integrated Home Theater without Home Theater Sync and using Niles R 4 Commands 43 SXSTEM BUSY INDICATION verirse rt rn na CR ba de RR RD ei apm RR eU DR t Ue UR Re deena t deca 43 PAGING INDICATMON iut ua ia eas BAe shew we SIRE Eee pede RERUM PEN ede ee AE 43 INSTALLATION MM 44 CONNECTIONS EET 44 Connecting Speaker Wire to the Niles No Strip Connector 00 II 44 Terminating Four Pair Twisted Cable x 06T aR n 0 E R Ee cence eee ae 45 Connecting the Solo Master Keypads to the Home Run of Four pair Twisted Cable o ooooooooo 45 Connecting Numeric Keyp
68. individually using these commands For more information on controlling identical brand and model source components refer to the Operation Overview on page 32 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 6 MULTIPLE SOLO MASTER KEYPAD MODULES IN A ZONE The single zone of a Niles ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver can be expanded to contain multiple Solo Master Keypad Modules providing control from many locations within the zone A Niles IntelliPad Ci Expander is required to connect multiple keypads in a single zone A maximum of five Solo Master Keypad Modules can be included in a single zone using two Expanders Niles IntelliPad Ci Expander Unswitched AC Outlet C es Power Four Pair Supply Twisted Cable Four Pair Twisted Cable F3 Keypads Two Conductor Speaker Cable ZONE 3 Bedroom Y 3 Speakers Figure 10 In Figure 10 two Solo Master Keypad Modules are installed on either side of a bed When connected all key pads in a zone work in tandem i e all control the same zone and display the same Zone ON OFF Mute and Input Select Status 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 7 MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS IN A ZONE A single zone of the ZR 4630 can be set up to contain more than one listening area i e an adjacent living room and dining room This configuration is chosen when
69. ing area with its own dedicated amplifier Now with the ZR 4630 s internal amplifier dedicated to one listen ing area and the external amplifier to the other greater power is provided to the speakers in both areas Important Note When using preamplifier outputs for zones 4 5 and 6 the fixed variable switch must be in the variable position for this configuration 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 10 EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE ROOMS The preamplifier output connectors on the ZR 4630 for zones 4 5 and 6 have a fixed variable setting Using the fixed setting with an external amplifier enables a zone to be divided up into individual rooms using conventional Niles Impedance Matching Volume Controls Speaker Cable Niles SI 245 o NAT e 6 unr 2 9 WO o RCA Audio Cables Keypad Connections Figure 14 Parallel ZONE 6 Preamplifier set to Fixed Mode Variable Speaker Output In Figure 14 Zone 6 has been expanded into four rooms Each room can be On Off individually and be set at different volume levels The speakers for the Master Bedroom are connected to the ZR 4630 s internal zone amplifier A Solo Master Keypad Module is placed in the master bedroom for control of ON OFF source selection and source opera tion for the entire zone However
70. mands to the ZR 4630 via the IR Input located on the rear panel This enables control of the shared source components for users in the Home Theater All the actual IR commands for shared source components are programmed into the ZR 4630 When a Niles IR command is received the corresponding programmed source IR commands are sent to the Flasher Output dedicated to the shared source component that is selected i e Source 2 Flasher 2 Source 3 Flasher 3 Source 4 Flasher 4 Identical source components can be individually operated with this method Important Note shared source components that are unique in the system may have their actual IR com mands programmed into the Home Theater remote and issued for simple IR repeating using this method When the Home Theater is turned OFF the Home Theater Remote sends a Niles OFF command to the ZR 4630 The ZR 4630 then checks all zones for all ZR 4630 s in the system If all zones are OFF the 12V Control Output shuts OFF turning OFF the latching source components Power OFF IR commands for the IR controlled shared source components programmed into the ZR 4630 are also issued condi tionally based on the Source Sync status of the shared source components SYSTEM BUSY INDICATION The ZR 4630 has a built in System Busy Indication mode that is displayed on the Master Key LEDs of the Solo Master Keypad Module If the ZR 4630 receives simultaneous commands from two different users and each user is lo
71. mming in the master ZR 4630 All Slave ZR 4630 s in the system must be left unprogrammed except for tuner preset stations All Flasher and Sync Input connections for the shared source components are made to the Master ZR 4630 Keypad Source Button commands and zone On Off status are communicated to the Master ZR 4630 using the System Expansion In Out connections providing coordinated control of all source components 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 3 DISTRIBUTING SOURCE COMPONENT AUDIO SIGNALS When sharing source components with three ZR 4630 s see Figure 6 or two ZR 4630 s and a Home Theater system see Figure 7 a Niles AVDA 3 Audio Video Distribution Amplifier is required for each source Niles AVDA 3 Distribution Amplifier Source Components Lol j CD CHANGER Niles IRC 2P MicroFlashers Designated as the Master Designated as Slave 1 Designated as Slave 2 Figure 6 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 3 DISTRIBUTING SOURCE COMPONENT AUDIO SIGNALS Niles AVDA 3 Distribution Amplifier Source Components AUDIO ra seme OD CHANGER o d ra E DIGITAL AUDIO a nd Niles IRC 2P d ra MicroFlashers L T T DSS DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO PHONE a LO L I L T Designated as the Master SURROUND 1 e T n Designated as Slave 1
72. nd With this method you 56 teach the Niles R 4 Remote Control IR commands to the Home Theater learning remote rather than the IR commands from the remote controls included with the shared source components You teach the Home Theater learning remote control the R 4 IR commands issued from Source Buttons 2 3 4 and all other commands excluding Tuner Volume Volume Mute and OFF Sending a Niles Source Button IR command from the Home Theater tells the ZR 4630 receiver the Home Theater is turning on and which source it is selecting Synchronized source components corresponding to the source button pressed are then turned ON if not already ON Finally the ZR 4630 issues the sequence that is pro grammed for that source component After the Master ZR 4630 receives a Source Button IR command and it knows which source is selected it will then issue the programmed IR commands for that source component when function key IR commands are received from the Home Theater Identical shared source components are operated individually using this method via the IR routing fea ture of the ZR 4630 refer to Identical Source Components in the Operational Overview Section Method 2 requires a 12V DC system status signal provided from the Home Theater system to the Home Theater Sync Input of the Master ZR 4630 This allows the ZR 4630 to know whether the home theater is actually ON or OFF and provide the source compo nents OFF
73. nds LED Blinks RED Continue editing from Step 2 66 The Enter IR light blinks Step 3 To test the command press the TEST button If it does not operate the component as expected teach and test the command again until it does Note Repositioning the remote control when teach ing the command can assist in capturing commands accurately Step 4 Tap the NEXT Button The Power ON LED turns OFF and the OFF LED Blinks RED Step 5 If the component has a single power command for both ON and OFF press the NEXT button again and continue your programming of the system or If the component has a discrete ON and OFF command teach the discrete OFF command The Enter IR light blinks Step 6 To test the command tap the TEST button If it does not operate the component as expected teach and test the command again until it does Note Repositioning the remote control when teaching the command can assist in capturing commands accurately Step 7 Tap the program button to exit programming Step 2 Press a function button on the Niles hand held remote control that corresponds to the source compo nent IR command you wish to teach The Enter IR lights RED Step 3 Using the source component s factory remote teach the IR command The Enter IR LED turns OFF Step 4 To test the command press the TEST button If it does not operate the component as expected repeat steps 2 3 and 4 until it does Note Repositioning the
74. nks RED and the Enter IR lights RED Edit Power for Source 2 Continue editing from Step 2 Edit Power for Source 3 Tap the NEXT button until the Source 3 LED lights RED the Power On LED Blinks RED and the Enter IR lights RED Continue editing from Step 2 Edit Power for Source 4 Tap the next button until the Source 4 LED lights RED the Power On LED Blinks RED and the Enter IR lights RED Continue program ming from Step 2 Step 2 If the component has a single power IR com mand for both ON and OFF teach the power IR com mand by pressing the power button on the compo nent s factory remote or If the component has a discrete ON and OFF com mand teach the discrete ON command by pressing the ON button on the source component s remote control IR COMMAND EDITING These are the steps for editing the individual IR com mands for control of the source components Step 1 Press and Hold the PROGRAM button The Program LED lights RED the Source 2 LED lights RED the Power On LED Blinks RED and the Enter IR lights RED Edit IR Commands for Source 2 Tap the NEXT button until the Source 2 LED lights RED and the IR Commands LED Blinks RED Continue editing from Step 2 Edit IR Commands for Source 3 Tap the NEXT button until the Source 3 LED lights RED and the IR Commands LED Blinks RED Continue editing from Step 2 Edit IR Commands for Source 4 Tap the NEXT button until the Source 4 LED lights RED and the IR Comma
75. nts a zone from playing too loudly when it is first turned on or if the zone changes the currently selected source When a zone is turned ON individually it will always turn ON to its last volume setting unless the zone s last volume setting is greater than the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume Setting When greater the zone will turn ON to the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume level set in the ZR 4630 s memory When a zone selects a new source the volume setting does not change unless the zone s current volume set ting is greater than the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume Setting When greater the zone will change to the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume level set in the ZR 4630 s memory The factory default level for Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume is 45 It can be adjusted up or down using the steps below ALL ON Volume Level When a System Wide ON command is issued zones that are turned OFF turn ON to the ALL ON Volume Level set in the ZR 4630 s memory volume levels in zones that are already turned ON do not change during a System Wide On command The factory default level for ALL ON Volume level is 22 It can be adjusted up or down using the steps below Page Volume Level When a Page occurs all zones produce the page at the Page Volume Level set in the ZR 4630 s memory The factory default value for PAGE Volume Level is 35 It can be adjusted up or down using the steps below Changing Volume Se
76. o Figure 7 Shared Source Component Control The DATA output from the Home Theater IR repeater Figure 8 is connected to the IR Input of the ZR 4630 The Home Theater IR remote control is now able to control the shared source components A 12V Sync signal is provided from the Home Theater to the Home Theater Sync Input to provide the ZR 4630 with the On Off status of the Home Theater This status enables the ZR 4630 to provide coordinated control of the shared source component s power ON OFF Important Note When issuing the source component s actual IR commands from the Home Theater remote control all IR commands are passed through to all source component flasher outputs Identical brand and model source components cannot be operated individually using these commands For more information on controlling identical brand and model source components refer to the Operation Overview on page 32 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 4630 Audio Cables with RCA Y Adapters Source Components Lol T CD CHANGER Home Theater Receiver x DIGIT AUDIO VIDI FRONT PEAR E cS RZ DVD O OO 9 9 59 9 ROO afea O am DVD Niles IRC 2P Tallo 00 O t 00 DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO r eo K D MicroFlashers R video2 QO O Plugged into DSS Switched DIGITAL A
77. o separate ON and OFF IR commands Synchronization is not required for them When power commands are programmed as separate ON and OFF the ZR 4630 will issue ON commands only if Sync is not present Separate OFF commands for source com ponents are always issued when the last zone turns OFF regardless of sync status Source Components with Latching Power Some source components like CD players and tape decks are usually plugged into the switched AC outlet of the preamplifier receiver that they are installed with These components simply turn ON when the system s receiver preamplifier turns ON meaning that they latch into an ON or OFF state and do not need an IR command to turn ON or OFF Because they turn ON as soon as there is power on their AC cord once the preamplifier receiver is turned on these components will be turned on as well They do not need individual synchronization Since the ZR 4630 does not provide a switched AC outlet the 12V Control Output connected to a Voltage Triggered AC Power Strip i e Niles AC 3 provides perfect control of latching source components see C onfiguration 1 in the Systems Configurations section of this manual for more information 28 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 de
78. o the Programming Steps section of this manual PROGRAMMING DOCUMENTATION Documenting the ZR 4630 s programming is critical prior to executing the programming procedure Program documentation enables you to accomplish programming quickly and accurately and provides a record of the configuration for future reference Programming Worksheets are provided in this manual see the Programming Worksheet section to document all system configuration programming including IR commands and sequences Note Use a pencil when documenting If you need additional sheets make photocopies 51 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ZR 4630 Programming Worksheet A completed Tuner and Zone Label Programming Worksheet is required for each ZR 4630 installed in a system The programming information that should be included is detailed in figure 43 1 JOB TITLE 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER Mr Smith Joe Installer Document the customer s name Document the system designer s name 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS CHOOSE ONLY ONE A B or C M A MASTER Kitchen Patio Jacuzzi Exercise Bedroom Terrace 1 2 3 5 TUNER SEQUENCE STEP TUNER COMMAND STEP TUNER COMMAND 7 VOLUME SETTINGS 8 PREAMP OUTPUTS Zones 1 3 are variable only ON VOLUME AMP FIXED VARIABLE MAX VOLUME 6 ALL ON PAGE ALL ON PAGE There are DIP switches on the front panel to determine which zones will be enabled
79. on has been selected in a zone the pre programmed tuner commands become available from their designated function keys buttons Radio stations can be accessed from preset memory or directly 39 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL TUNER OPERATION Preset Buttons Station Scan Buttons Band Shift Button Frequency Indicator Band Indicator Stereo Indicator Figure 27 Band Shift Button The Band Shift Button toggles the selected tuning band between AM and FM Station Scan Buttons A quick tap of the Station Scan Buttons increments the tuner one frequency step Pressing and holding the Station Scan Buttons searches the currently selected band for the next tunable station searches upward in frequency searches downward in frequency Preset Buttons The Preset Buttons have two functions The first is to call up memorized preset stations with a quick tap supports 10 presets for the AM band and for 10 for the FM band The second is to store preset stations in the memory Refer to Tuner Preset Programming Steps for more details Indicators The Frequency Indicator displays the currently selected station The Stereo Indicator appears when a stereo radio station is received The Band Indicator displays the currently selected tuning band AM or FM 40 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW IDENTICAL SOURCE COMPONENTS The ZR 4630 routes the individual source component IR commands with which it has been programmed to specific Flasher O
80. ory Keypad Module and Niles IR Sensors connect to the receiver for com plete system control Total system cost is now dramatically reduced due to shorter programming time and the low cost of the modular keypads located in each zone Quick and Easy Programming with PC Archiving Manual programming is made fast and easy via push buttons and LED visual prompts that lead you step by step through the programming process Additionally all system programming can be archived on your PC for back up and for use with pre designed systems with Niles ZR 4630 Archiving software One Touch Operation with Source Component Power Synchronization One touch of a Master Key or Source Button initiates the ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver to perform a sequence of IR commands for complete automation of your distributed A V system Sync Inputs provided by the ZR 4630 sense if the connected source components are ON or OFF Power com mands for these source components are issued only if the source components are actually OFF turning them on correctly every time The proper input for the source component is then selected and a programmed sequence of IR commands are issued i e play or favorite station A complex mix of various brand audio video components can be operated with ease and simplicity when using the ZR 4630 Elegant and Intuitive User Interfaces The Solo Master Keypad Module The Solo Master Keypad Module is an elegant single gang complete con trol solu
81. ps 8 amp 9 until all IR commands for Source Two have been taught NE PROGRAM OIG 29 Two LEDs are illuminated PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 SOURCE 2 O SOURCE 3 O POWER OR Q Cr souice4 POWER DISCRETE ON IR COMMANDS TUNER L DISCRETE OFF L y A NILE The IR COMMANDS LED blinks 62 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 10 Press the NEXT button once SOURCE 2 CO source 3 O rower OR O OT SOURCE 4 POWER DISCRETE ON or L T DISCRETE OFF gt Three LEDs illuminate The SEQUENCE LED blinks ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 Step 11 Press each Function Key Button that corresponds to each step of the The ENTER IR LED blinks once when the Function Sequence you wish to program for Source Key Button command is received Two in the same order they will occur Note To insert delays use the Volume or buttons oa Vol 5 sec Vol 1 sec R Sequences can have up to 64 steps commands and or delays O Three LEDs illuminate ENTER IR PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 SOURCE 2 AED O source 3 mC POWER OR O O source 4 Gower DISCRETE ON ar L_C piscrete OFF e PROGRAM The SEQUENCE LED blinks Step 12 You have now completed the programming for Source Two Press the NEXT button once O PROGRAM SOURCE 3 POWERON iry O O O sources COMER NRSCRETt ON TUNER LO gt
82. r each zone of the ZR 4630 Room Zonc Labels 4 NILES IntelliPad Ci Master Keypad Labels STOCK LA00978A Additional Master Keypad identification labels to customize a Solo Master Keypad Module ella Ci Labels drar 68 ZR 4630 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES continued NET 2D Computer Network Convenience Outlets ColorStock Almond FG00858 Bone FG00840 White FG00842 7 Two eight wire RJ 45 modular jacks for computer network or IntelliPad Ci Master Keypad connections Decora style faceplate ty p o SYNC ACCESSORIES NET 2S Computer Network Convenience Outlets ColorStock Almond FG00859 Bone FG00843 White FG00844 Two eight wire RJ 45 modular jacks for computer network or IntelliPad Ci Master Keypad connections standard style faceplate ue D e Special Note RJ 45 jacks and the faceplates that make up with the network convenience outlets are available separately in our Jobsite System Many of the components in your system should have their power status synced to the ZR 4630 The following accessories either sense that a component is on off or actually turn the component s on off LS 1 Light Sensor STOCK FG00728 Senses the brightness of a component s front panel display and outputs a 12V DC sync signal when the display is brightest APC 2 Current Sensing Outlet Switcher STOCK FG00254 Current sensing outlet Prov
83. r in a zone from any ZR 4630 presses a Key Button the IR commands required for the shared source components i e power ON OFF Play Stop and Channel Up are issued by the ZR 4630 that has been programmed See the Programming Section of this manual for specific details on programming Operation from the Home Theater Zone A Home Theater can be integrated to share source components with a ZR 4630 using one of three meth ods How the Home Theater will operate depends on which method is chosen The three methods of inte gration are listed below along with a description of the Home Theater operation they provide Method 1 Integrated Home Theater using 12V Home Theater Sync and IR Repeating The Home Theater IR Remote programmed with the actual IR commands of the shared source com ponents sends IR commands to the shared source components via the IR Input located on the rear panel of the ZR 4630 This enables control of the shared source components for users in the Home Theater All IR commands for shared source components are passed through to all four of the Flasher Outputs on the rear panel of the ZR 4630 Only discrete power ON and transport commands for the shared source components should be issued Important Note Because all of the actual IR commands for shared components are passed through to all the Flashers Outputs simultaneously identical source components cannot be operated individually with this method Also when using this method
84. reliable activation of Shared Source Components that use a single IR command for power ON OFF is not possible Refer to Method 2 for operating identical shared source components and Components with a single IR command for power ON OFF When the Home Theater turns ON it provides a 12V Status signal that is connected to the Home Theater Sync Input on the rear panel of the ZR 4630 This provides the ON OFF status of the Home Theater to the ZR 4630 The moment a valid Home Theater Sync signal is present at the ZR 4630 the ZR 4630 s 12V Control Output sends a turn on trigger for a Voltage Triggered AC Power Strip i e Niles AC 3 activating latch ing source components When the Home Theater is turned OFF the ZR 4630 checks itself and any other ZR 4630 s in the sys tem to see if any zones are still ON If all zones are OFF the 12V Control Output shuts OFF turning OFF the latching source components Power OFF IR commands for turning OFF the IR controlled shared source components are also issued Method 2 Integrated Home Theater using 12V Home Theater Sync and Niles R 4 Commands The Home Theater IR Remote programmed with the Niles R 4 IR commands sends IR commands to the ZR 4630 via the IR Input located on the rear panel This enables control of the shared source components for users in the Home Theater All the actual IR commands for shared source components are programmed into the ZR 4630 When a Niles IR command is received the correspon
85. s pressed or pressed and held Selects Tuner Selects Input 2 Selects Input 3 Selects Input 4 Event 3 Source ON Event 4 Sequence Installer Not Available Programmed Factory Programmed Installer Programmed Installer Factory Programmed Programmed Installer Programmed Installer IF ICI Programmed Programmed Installer Programmed Installer Factory Programmed Programmed Event 3 This event turns ON IR activated source components i e DSS VCR when a Master Key Source Button is pressed The Source ON event occurs only for Master Keys Source Buttons 2 3 and 4 Power commands for each Master Key Source Button are programmed individually and occur conditionally synchronized via the corresponding Sync Inputs Event 4 This event issues IR commands and programmed time delays It is executed last and occurs every time a Master Key Source Button is pressed Play group file or channel commands for an associated source component typically are included in the sequence The sequence for Master Keys Source Buttons 2 3 and 4 can be pro grammed with the IR commands taught to their respective function keys along with programmed time delays The sequence for the Tuner Source Key can be programmed with the tuner s direct access or preset access commands 33 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW MASTER KEY SOURCE BUTTON OPERATION The Master Key Source Buttons have two methods for operating the
86. six zones A maximum of three ZR 4630 s providing up to 18 zones can be combined to create a larger multi zone multi source system One ZR 4630 is designated as the Master and the others as Slaves see Installation Settings on page 58 for more details Source Components AUS AC Power Cord ra CD CHANGER Niles Switched AC 3 AC Outlet DVD E Pi DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO LR QD E Unswitched AC Outlet DSS 12V Trigger DIGITAL ingrid VIDEO PHONE Niles IRC 2P Audio Cables with QP y m 00 MicroFlashers RCA Y Adapters ES Designated as the Master Designated as Slave 1 Figure 5 As shown in Figure 5 a four pair twisted cable connecting the expansion ports of the two ZR 4630 s facilitates communication between them This communication enables all zones provided by both ZR 4630 s to obtain control of the shared source components which are always connected to the Master Also system wide commands can be issued from any zone i e All Zones ON OFF Sharing Source Components with Two ZR 4630 s The Niles ZR 4630 MultiZone Receivers Figure 5 share the audio signal from the source components via RCA Y adapters Audio signals are connected to both ZR 4630 s Note When sharing source components with a third ZR 4630 for an 18 zone system or with a Home Theater system refer to Configuration 3 Source component control Figure 6 is accomplished via the progra
87. tect when a component is ON or OFF Video or Voltage Sync DSS AUDIO VIDEO PHONE DIGITAL LR El QD Q bo Video Input RCA Y Adapter Splitting Video Output Figure 18 Video Sync Video Sync is the easiest and most reliable method of synchronization Most video sources have a video out put active only when the device is ON This type of video output provides an excellent method for component synchronization The ZR 4630 has three source synchronization connections that can accept either 12V or video input In Figure 18 the video output of a DSS is connected to both a TV and the corresponding Sync Input for the DSS using an RCA Y adapter Picture quality will be unaffected due to the high impedance of the Sync Input If the source component has two video outputs the need for an RCA Y adapter is eliminated Simply connect the first video output to its normal system destination and the second video output will be dedicated for the Sync Input 29 SOURCE POWER SYNCHRONIZATION Voltage Sync Voltage Sync is also a reliable method of synchronization if chosen and implemented correctly The 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 component when it turns ON and OFF T C
88. the speakers in the zone are not required to be played at separate volume levels or to be on off separately Niles IntelliPad Ci Expander o o o Unswitched AC Outlet Power Four Pair Supply Twisted Cable Four Pair Twisted Cable d ten Keypads dis dis Two Conductor Speaker Cable ZONE 3 Living Dining Room Living Room Dining Room Figure 11 In Figure 11 speaker cable is connected to the speaker outputs of Zone 3 and then parallel connected to the speakers in both the living room and the dining room A Solo Master Keypad Module is located in each area A Niles IntelliPad Ci Expander is required to connect the two Solo Master Keypad Modules in a single zone When connected all keypads in a zone work in tandem with one another i e all control the same zone and display the same Zone ON OFF Mute and Input Select Status A maximum of two pairs of 8 ohm speakers can be added to a zone in this manner An external amplifier is required for zones with more than two pairs of speakers 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 8 EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MORE POWER Each zone of the ZR 4630 provides RCA preamplifier output connections for the connection of external amplifiers External amplifiers can be used to provide more power in a zone emm RCA Audio Cables Four
89. tion for the ZR 4630 Custom labeled Master Keys provide complete system activation and source selec tion while a complete set of cursor keys provides basic source transport and menu control The Numeric Accessory Keypad Module The Numeric Accessory Keypad Module can be included along with the Solo Master Keypad Module in any or all zones This combination provides direct access to discs tracks stations and channels when operating DSS receivers CD DVD changers and the built in AM FM tuner FEATURES AND BENEFITS The R 4 Remote The R 4 Remote provides system control via an ergonomic hand held IR remote control Zones that have been installed with Niles IR Sensors can take advantage of the R 4 Remote providing system control from anywhere in the room System Wide Operation The ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver incorporates system wide control to activate all zones to a particular source component An ALL OFF command is also included for complete system shutdown from any zone in the system Paging Input for Telephone Systems A paging input is provided for telephone systems equipped with a paging output Audio sensing is utilized to detect the paging signal Source components currently playing in the various zones are interrupted enabling the paging signal to play through If a zone is off during a page it turns on enabling the paging signal to play through Front panel switches are provided to disable this paging feature in any zones where it
90. tive operation for a wide range of source components ZR 4630 muenzone recever ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver FEATURES AND BENEFITS Multi zone Multi source The ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver incorporates matrix preamplifier technology to provide as many as three source components and the built in tuner to six listening zones simultaneously Finally Dad can relax to the sound of his favorite music in the den while the kids are listening to their favorite music by the pool 12 Channel 30W Amplifier for Six Zones of Stereo Sound The ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver is an integrated solution for multi zone applications Six built in 30W stereo amplifiers provide clear and dynamic sound for six zoned areas The newly patented Niles no strip connectors pro vide fast and reliable connections to the speaker pairs in the listening zones Built in AM FM Tuner The ZR 4630 includes with a built in AM FM tuner that is available to all zones as one of four source component selections This high quality tuner is programmable with 10 preset AM and 10 preset FM stations and includes direct station access Central Intelligence The design approach of the ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver is a radical departure from that of traditional pro grammable keypad controlled multi zone systems Instead of redundantly programming each of the individual keypads with IR commands all IR commands are programmed and stored in the ZR 4630 The Solo Master Keypad Module Numeric Access
91. ttings Step 1 Press and Hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds The Program LED lights RED the Source 2 LED lights RED Power On LED Blinks RED and the Enter IR lights RED The LCD display shows PGM MODE Step 2 Press the AM FM button The LCD display shows MxVol 45 MxVol is the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume Level Step 3 Press the Tune button to increase MxVol or press the Tune to decrease MxVol Step 4 Press the AM FM button or NEXT button to advance to the next volume setting feature shown in the LCD Display and repeat steps 3 and 4 for each Step 5 Press the PROGRAM button twice to exit programming 59 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS PROGRAMMING THE SOURCE COMPONENTS Step 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds LEP C POWER OR i POWE DISCRETE ON O prumer j DISCRETE OFF ER O roam O Three LEDs illuminate ENTER IR The POWER OR DISCRETE PROGRAM and SOURCE 2 ON LED blinks i Step 2 If Source Two is turned ON OFF with IR commands go directly to Step 3 If Source Two is not turned ON OFF via IR Commands press the NEXT button aw SOURCE 2 B C J POWER O twice and move ahead to Step 8 T CROCRAMD Mni DISCRETE ON O SOURCE 4 POWER an LO DISCRETE OFF A ENTER 17 O am map Two LEDs illuminate The IR COMMANDS LED blinks
92. tton for less than three seconds causes the zone to turn OFF The Master Key LED that was illuminated turns OFF System Wide OFF The second method a press and hold of the OFF Key Button turns all zones OFF holding the OFF Key Button for more than three seconds All Master Key LEDs in all zones turn OFF 35 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW VOLUME KEYS VOLUME BUTTONS The Volume Keys on the Solo Master Keypad Module and the Volume Buttons on the hand held R 4 Remote provide control of volume for individual zones R 4 REMOTE CONTROL k O O O SO 00000 0000 Volume Buttons on the hand held R 4 Remote E E E Q 09 Volume Keys on the Solo TM Master Keypad Module Figure 23 Volume Keys Volume Buttons Operation Pressing the Volume or the Volume Keys Buttons raises and lowers the speaker output and the preamplifi er output for the zone in which you are located Zones that have their preamplifier outputs set to the fixed mode are not affected by the volume keys buttons see Installation Settings 36 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW MUTE KEY MUTE BUTTON The Mute Key Button provides a method of turning the sound ON OFF for a brief moment in an individual zone without turning the zone OFF this also prevents the source component from being turned OFF REMOTE CONTROL DE 90000 0000 lt o e ce z 5 c 3 000000 Mute Key on the Solo Master Keypad Modul
93. type of conflict take all the remotes in the system following the example above with six compo nents you would need to test all six remotes and issue every command you will be programming in the keypads Expose all components to each command and make sure that only the appropriate component responds Solving the IR Command Conflict if Present Remember that conflicts of this nature are rare However if you find yourself in this situation contact the man ufacturer to ask if they are aware of the problem and if they have a solution Perhaps they now have a differ ent remote or there may be a chip upgrade for the product If the manufacturers do not have a solution the problem may be resolved by using a Niles IRC 2P MicroFlasher instead of IRC 1P FloodFlasher In cases where neither solution works advise the client of the situation and explain that it is necessary to substitute the component 27 SOURCE POWER SYNCHRONIZATION WHAT IS SOURCE POWER SYNCHRONIZATION The ZR 4630 has been designed to keep track of the ON OFF condition of the three source components connected to the system This enables source components that utilize the same IR command for ON and OFF to be automated For this feature to function as designed you need synchronization sync between the ZR 4630 and source components that utilize the same IR command for ON and OFF This assures the users of the system that the ZR 4630 will always issue Power commands corre
94. urce components SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATION 1 SIX ZONES Source Components pom AC Power Cord el CD CHANGER Switched Ailes AC Outlet DVD DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO L5 Unswitched AC Outlet 12V Trigger DIGITAL Niles IRC 2P MicroFlashers Audio Cables L EI m TAEK Is 0 9 TSE SE 1 1 el e Speaker Cables Speakers P Keypads Figure 4 This is the simplest of the ZR 4630 configurations see Figure 4 It depicts one Niles ZR 4630 MultiZone Receiver installed to provide sound to six listening zones Each zone consists of one room with one pair of speakers One Solo Master Keypad Module is included in each zone for user control Numeric Accessory Keypad Modules and an IR Sensor are added to specific zones as an option Source Components The ZR 4630 has RCA audio inputs for connecting three external source components In addition to the built in AM FM Tuner three source components can be selected by each of the six zones With this configuration a user in one zone can listen to one source component while another user in a different zone listens to a different source component i e the CD can be selected in Zone 1 while the tuner
95. utputs This provides individual control of identical source components i e two DSS receivers of the same brand and model These programmed IR commands are routed to the individual Flasher Outputs based on the source components for which they were programmed The table below designates where IR commands are routed when a zone is selected to one of the three source components FLASHER OUTPUTS Selected Source Flasher ALL Flasher 2 Flasher 3 Flasher 4 Important Note Operation of an identical source component is not possible using its actual IR commands in a zone installed with an IR Sensor i e using the source component s original remote control or a learning remote control programmed with these IR commands Identical source components can be operated from a zone with an IR Sensor using Niles hand held R 4 Remote IR commands see Programming Overview for more information SHARED SOURCE COMPONENTS Source components i e DVD player CD changer DSS receiver used with a ZR 4630 can be Shared with multiple ZR 4630 s and or a Home Theater system refer to System Configurations 2 3 4 and 5 for more details The ZR 4630 has been designed to provide coordinated control of these shared source components from all zones of all ZR 4630 s and the Home Theater A Source Component in a ZR 4630 Multi Zone System is considered shared when its audio signal is con nected to more than one ZR 4630 or if it is connected to a ZR 4630 and a Home
96. ve two or more shared source components that are an identical brand and model refer to Method 2 All the IR command programming of the Home Theater learning remote control is done in the standard way using the actual remote controls for the shared source components with one exception The OFF IR command for the shared source components is not taught to the learning remote operating the home theater Only the ON IR commands are taught for the shared source com ponents turned ON and OFF via IR commands The OFF IR commands for the shared source components are programmed into the ZR 4630 which is responsible for turning these components OFF when all ZR 4630 zones and the home theater are OFF Method 1 requires a 12V DC system status signal provided from the Home Theater system to the Home Theater Sync Input of the Master ZR 4630 This allows the ZR 4630 to know whether the Home Theater is actually ON or OFF and provide the source compo nents OFF commands at the appropriate time The IR programming for the actual Home Theater receiver processor is not affected when sharing source components using this method and is done in con junction with programming described Method 2 Controlling Shared Source Components with Niles R 4 Commands and 12V Home Theater Status A second method of programming a Home Theater remote control is available when the shared source components are identical and or they have a single power ON OFF IR comma

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