Configuration 2 - Adding Zones Using Multiple Zr-8630Av Units - Niles ZR-8630AV Installation & Operating Manual

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
CONFIGURATION 2 – ADDING ZONES USING MULTIPLE ZR-8630AV UNITS
If the system requires more than six zones, use more than one
source system. You can combine as many as three ZR-8630AV units to provide up to 18 zones. Designate one
ZR-8630AV as the Master and the others as Slaves. (See Installation Settings on page 60 for more details.)
Audio Cables
Niles AVDA-3
Distribution Amplifier
Audio Cables with
RCA Y Adapters
In Figure 5, a four-pair twisted cable connecting the expansion ports of the two ZR-8630AV units facilitates
communication between them, allowing all zones provided by both ZR-8630AV units to obtain control of the
shared source components (which are always connected to the Master). Also, any zone can issue system-
wide commands (i.e. All Zones ON/OFF).
Sharing Source Components with
Two Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receivers (Figure 5) share the audio and video signals from the
source components. Connect the audio and video signals to both ZR-8630AV units. To make these connec-
tions, RCA Y-adapters are acceptable for sharing audio signals, but sharing video signals requires a Niles
AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier.
Note: When sharing source components with a third ZR-8630AV (for an 18-zone system) or with a Home
Theater system, refer to Configuration 3.
The programming in the master ZR-8630AV accomplishes source-component control (Figure 6). Leave all Slave
ZR-8630AV units in the system unprogrammed except for tuner preset stations. Make all Flasher and Sync Input
connections for the shared source components to the Master ZR-8630AV. Keypad/Button commands and Zone
ON/OFF status are communicated to the Master ZR-8630AV through the System Expansion In/Out connec-
tions, providing coordinated control of all source components.
Source Components
AUDIO
DIGITAL
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DIGITAL
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK, This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Figure 5
Two ZR-8630AV Units
16
ZR-8630AV to create a larger multi-zone/multi-
AC Power Cord
CD CHANGER
DSS
AUDIO VIDEO PHONE
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Niles IRC-2P
MicroFlashers
4 8 HT
Four Pair Twisted Cable
FLASHER OUT
6
VA
4
Switched
Niles
AC Outlet
AC-3
Unswitched
AC Outlet
12V Trigger
TUNER 2
Designated
as the Master
TUNER 2
Designated
as Slave #1