Application: Zr-6 Multizone System With Asecond Chassis (12 Zones) And A Systems Integration Amplifier For Outside Zone - Niles ZR-6 Design Manual

ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE
APPLICATION: ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM WITH A
SECOND CHASSIS (12 ZONES) AND A SYSTEMS
INTEGRATION AMPLIFIER FOR OUTSIDE ZONE
DO THIS FIRST
WHAT DOES THIS APPLICATION DO?
This application covers the use of a ZR-6 to distribute audio to 12 zones, as well as using a Systems Integration Amplifi er to power an
outdoor zone.
Key Considerations
GLOBAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Party Mode – Press-and-hold a source
button and all pre-confi gured zones will
turn on to play that source.
• Paging – Allows front and rear door
doorbell chimes from the Niles DBI-1 or
paging from a phone system, or both,
to be heard through the speakers in
pre-confi gured zones. The zones of
the ZR-6 that are on will mute so the
doorbell/page can be heard. The zones
that were off will turn on so the doorbell/
page can be heard. When the page
is completed, zones that were on will
automatically begin playing music again
and the zones that were off will again
turn off.
• Zone Linking – Zones can be
"linked" together so that they always
play the same source, while retaining
independent volume adjustment. Only
one linked group per chassis.
• All Zones Off – Press-and-hold the Off
button to turn off all zones.
ZONE FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Weather-Resistant Keypads
The Solo-6IR and Solo-6MD keypads
are weather-resistant and can be
installed in wet areas such as showers,
saunas, and outdoors. Both meet the
requirements of the IEC 60529 IP-54
standard. When installing in wet areas,
special installation techniques are
required. See the Critical Knowledge
section.
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• Volume Turn-On, Source Level,
Bass, Treble, and Variable
Loudness – Each zone can have its
own custom tailored sound.
• IR Sensor On/Off
sensor in each keypad can be turned
off. It may be necessary to disable the
IR sensor if the keypad is exposed to
direct sunlight.
POWERING OUTDOOR AREAS
The amplifi er power of the ZR-6 is
suffi cient for indoor applications, but
outdoor applications may require a more
powerful amplifi er. A Niles Systems
Integration Amplifi er is recommended
when more power is needed. The ZR-6
has preamp outputs for zones 4, 5, and 6.
Each one provides an audio signal to the
amplifi er that can be switched between
variable level (volume level controlled
by keypad) or fi xed level (volume level
controlled by a separate volume control).
ADDING A SEPARATE IR SENSOR
When adding a separate IR sensor in a
zone you must:
– • Install TS-Pro as the user-interface for the
IR controlled zone (TS-Pro has an IR input
on back panel) or with a Solo-6IR or
Solo-6MD you must add a separate IR
repeater system and route the data and
ground to the Global IR input
• Teach discrete zone commands into
the R-8L remote control from an IR-CS
capture station, an IntelliFile 3 capture
station, or a third party remote (not
necessary with the TS-Pro)
• Create a sequence to automate the
activation of the audio sources
ZONE CONTROL
Light Usage
keypad recommended – Provides basic
system control, including One Touch to
– The built-in IR
Entertainment, Volume +/-, Track +/-,
Play/Pause/Select, Mute, and Off. The
Numeric accessory keypad can be added
to the Solo-6IR for more control.
Moderate Usage
keypad recommended – Provides
advanced control, including metadata
information from digital sources and AM/
FM stations displayed on the LCD screen.
Heavy Usage
recommended – Provides easy-to-read
control through a color touchscreen.
Often-used buttons are conveniently
located just below the touchscreen.
Additionally, the TS-Pro can access and
control other zones.
MULTI-CHASSIS CONFIGURATION
When using two or three ZR-6s you have
access to these features and capabilities:
• Global features such as Party Mode,
All Zones Off, and Zone Linking
• Individual tuners for each chassis
(six zones)
• All other sources are shared between
the chassis (maximum of 5)
SHARING SOURCES WITH AVDA-3
Shared sources must be connected to
each ZR-6 chassis. If the source does
not have multiple audio outputs, a Niles
AVDA-3 Distribution Amplifi er must be
used. An AVDA-3 is always required when
an iPod is shared between more than two
ZR-6 chassis.
T F
HE IRST
Rooms: Solo-6IR
Rooms: Solo-6MD
Rooms: TS-Pro keypad
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