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Niles ZR-6 Design Manual

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N I L E S
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C O R P O R A T I O N
ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER
S Y S T E M D E S I G N G U I D E
I N C L U D E S:
• ZR-6 MULTIZONE FAMILY PRODUCT OVERVIEWS
• ZR-6 MULTIZONE FAMILY SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
• ZR-6 MULTIZONE FAMILY ACCESSORY APPLICATIONS
• iWARE
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APPLICATIONS

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  • Page 1 S Y S T E M D E S I G N G U I D E I N C L U D E S: • ZR-6 MULTIZONE FAMILY PRODUCT OVERVIEWS • ZR-6 MULTIZONE FAMILY SYSTEM APPLICATIONS • ZR-6 MULTIZONE FAMILY ACCESSORY APPLICATIONS •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The following information simplifies and optimizes the design and specification of ZR-6 MultiZone systems. You’ll become familiar with the ZR-6 system, the benefits it provides, the related accessories, and how it integrates into a variety of applications. tABLE oF contEntS...

  • Page 3: How To Use This System Design Guide

    ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE HOW TO USE THIS SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Each chapter in the System Design Guide is divided into sections to make comprehension easier. Each section contains specifi c information that is presented with graphic examples to further aid in understanding. Below is a description of what information is contained within each section.

  • Page 4: Overview: Zr-6 Multizone Receiver

    AM/FM tuner, One Touch To Entertainment ® automation, all six of the ZR-6’s sources, as well as a local TV and an and optional video distribution—at a price that breaks new additional local source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver.

  • Page 5: Overview: Zr-6 Key Features

    When the home theater receiver is on, the protocols and/or infrared commands. ZR-6 will stay active (even if all zones are turned off) and will continue to execute the appropriate 12V and IR functions. ZONE 4, 5, AND 6 PREAMP OUTPUTS...

  • Page 6: Overview: Zr-6 Keypads And Touchscreen

    Designed the ZR-6’s built-in tuner and up to 5 additional sources, including to be used with the ZR-6, it provides an upgrade solution to the an iPod. It simplifi es operation for your customer by providing...

  • Page 7: Overview: Keypads And Touchscreen Key Features

    ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE OVERVIEW: KEYPADS AND TOUCHSCREEN KEY FEATURES METADATA DISPLAY KEYPAD COLOR OPTIONS The TS-Pro Touchscreen and Solo-6MD Keypad display The Solo-6IR, Solo-6MD, and TS-Pro keypads include white, metadata from an iPod and the built-in radio for easy and light almond, and bone color change kits.
  • Page 8 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE OVERVIEW: KEYPADS AND TOUCHSCREEN KEY FEATURES SOLO-6MD WEATHER-RESISTANT MASTER KEYPAD FRONT BACK LCD display provides source metadata, plus zone and keypad information System Port connects to the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver with CAT-5 cable System control via...
  • Page 9 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE OVERVIEW: KEYPADS AND TOUCHSCREEN KEY FEATURES NUMERIC-6P WEATHER-RESISTANT ACCESSORY KEYPAD (USED ONLY WITH SOLO-6IR) FRONT BACK Favorites, disc, repeat, and shuffl e keys Keypad Port connects to the Solo-6IR Keypad with CAT-5 cable 0-9 keys for direct...

  • Page 10: Application: Stand-Alone Zr-6 Multizone Receiver

    DO THIS FIRST Review the ZR-6 Overview WHAT DOES THIS APPLICATION DO? This application covers the use of a ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver to distribute six audio sources (including a built-in AM/FM tuner) to six zones. Key Considerations Customer Benefi ts...
  • Page 11 6. Program all remotes an iPod cascade output. These are used to route the iPod audio signal to any additional Slave chassis. The ZR-6 can ONLY be used with the SmartDock2 and ES2. Please check ® the iWARE 2 iPod Compatibility Chart in the Additional Documents section at: www.nilesaudio.com/techsupport/...
  • Page 12 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE CABLE SCHEDULE Source connections Audio Room connections (needed for each area that accesses the audio sources) CABLE SIGNAL FROM CABLE SIGNAL FROM Satellite Receiver Master ZR-6 Stereo RCA Audio Speaker Audio ZR-6 Zone Amplifier Output...
  • Page 13 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE APPLICATION: STAND-ALONE ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER WIRING LEGEND Audio CAT-5 Data Speaker Cable 3.5 mm 30 Pin Cable Flasher FM Antenna AM Antenna CALL 1-800-BUY-HIFI or 305-238-4373 – www.nilesaudio.com...

  • Page 14: Application: Zr-6 Multizone System With Asecond Chassis (12 Zones) And A Systems Integration Amplifier For Outside Zone

    DO THIS FIRST Review the ZR-6 Overview 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: •...
  • Page 15 6. Program all remotes ZR-6, the Input 2 RCA jacks become ZR-6 by using the VS-6 High Defi nition an iPod cascade output. These are Component Video Switcher. Most used to route the iPod audio signal to importantly, the ZR-6 is able to control any additional Slave chassis.
  • Page 16 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE 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 ® CALL 1-800-BUY-HIFI or 305-238-4373 – www.nilesaudio.com IRST USTOM NSTALLATION...

  • Page 17: Application: Zr-6 Multizone Receiver Integrated With A Home Theater System

    DO THIS FIRST Review the ZR-6 Overview WHAT DOES THIS APPLICATION DO? This application covers the integration of a ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver and a home theater receiver with shared sources between the two. Key Considerations GLOBAL FEATURES INCLUDE: IR sensor if the keypad is exposed to SHARING SOURCES WITH AVDA-3 direct sunlight.
  • Page 18 AVDA-3 #2 Output 3.5mm HT-MSU Global IR Output Global IR Input Receiver TV Input Stereo RCA Audio AVDA-3 #3 Output ZR-6 Source 5 Input APPLICATION: ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER INTEGRATED WITH A HOME THEATER SYSTEM CALL 1-800-BUY-HIFI or 305-238-4373 – www.nilesaudio.com...

  • Page 19: Overview: Vs-6 High Definition Component Video Switcher

    MultiZone System and is controlled by discrete IR commands provides you with fl exibility in the design and installation of the that are already built into the ZR-6. Together, the ZR-6 and VS-6 system, as well as keeping down the costs to the customer.

  • Page 20: Overview: Vs-6 Key Features

    When a VS-6 is integrated with a ZR-6 audio system, you can In order to turn the local TV on and off in a zone, a Niles R-8L or distribute high defi nition video and audio to any or all of the any learning IR remote must be used.
  • Page 21 DO THIS FIRST Review the VS-6 and ZR-6 Overviews WHAT DOES THIS APPLICATION DO? This application covers a ZR-6 used with a VS-6 to distribute audio and high defi nition video to six zones. Key Considerations GLOBAL FEATURES INCLUDE: to disable the IR sensor if the keypad is HD VIDEO INTEGRATION AND exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 22 Whenever an iPod is connected to a ZR-6. Example: a DVD connected ZR-6, the Input 2 RCA jacks become an to source 3 on the VS-6 would also iPod cascade output. These are used...
  • Page 23 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE CABLE SCHEDULE Source connections Audio Room connections (needed for each area that accesses the audio sources) CABLE SIGNAL FROM CABLE SIGNAL FROM Satellite Receiver ZR-6 Stereo RCA Audio Speaker Audio ZR-6 Zone Amplifier Output Speakers...
  • Page 24 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE APPLICATION: VS-6/ZR-6 AUDIO/VIDEO DISTRIBUTION (SIX ZONES) CALL 1-800-BUY-HIFI or 305-238-4373 – www.nilesaudio.com...
  • Page 25 DO THIS FIRST Review the VS-6 and ZR-6 Overviews WHAT DOES THIS APPLICATION DO? This application covers two ZR-6 receivers used with a VS-6 to distribute audio and high defi nition video to 12 zones. Key Considerations GLOBAL FEATURES INCLUDE:...
  • Page 26 Data Source 2 output is used to route iPod audio signal to slave ZR-6 chassis. This AVDA-3 is only required if a 2nd slave receiver is included. The inputs used on the VS-6 must match the inputs used on the master ZR-6 chassis.
  • Page 27 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE APPLICATION: VS-6 AND ZR-6 AUDIO/VIDEO DISTRIBUTION (12 ZONES) AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AMPLIFIER ® CALL 1-800-BUY-HIFI or 305-238-4373 – www.nilesaudio.com IRST USTOM NSTALLATION...

  • Page 28: Overview: Dbi-1 Doorbell Interface

    The ZR-4 and AUDIO PAGING INPUT ZR-6 can be confi gured to play the DBI-1’s doorbell sounds An audio input is supplied to connect to the audio output of a and telephone system pages through all, or any number of telephone paging system.
  • Page 29 Record Indicator Triggers Features ■ Provides doorbell chimes to Niles MultiZone controllers ■ Four selectable preprogrammed chimes and one user recorded sound option ■ Two doorbell inputs, front and rear, triggered by voltage and contact closure via screwless two piece connector ■...

  • Page 30: Application: Dbi-1 Doorbell Interface

    DO THIS FIRST Review the DBI-1 overview section WHAT DOES THIS APPLICATION DO? This application covers the use of a DBI-1 to add doorbell chimes to a ZR-4 or ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver system. Key Considerations Customer Benefi ts Installation Benefi ts...
  • Page 31 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE APPLICATION: DBI-1 DOORBELL INTERFACE CALL 1-800-BUY-HIFI or 305-238-4373 – www.nilesaudio.com...

  • Page 32: Overview: Zr-Ke Keypad Expander

    Solo-6IR 1 Point two keypads points* Numeric-6P 1 Point The KPV of this system is 31 points. The ZR-6 maximum powers up to a total KPV of 30 points, therefore Solo-6MD 3 Points an external power supply is required (preferably...
  • Page 33 With the ZR-4, allows you to add an additional keypad in any of the ZR-4 zones ■ With the ZR-6, allows you to add up to two additional Solo-6 IR, Solo-6 MD, and/or TS-Pro keypads in any of the ZR-6 zones ■...

  • Page 34: Application: Adding Additional Keypads Using The Zr-Ke

    CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE The ZR-KE can be powered either by direct connection via CAT-5 to a ZR-4 or ZR-6, or by an optional 12V DC power supply. The keypad power supply in the ZR-6 will operate keypads only up to a maximum KPV of 30.
  • Page 35 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE APPLICATION: ADDING ADDITIONAL KEYPADS USING THE ZR-KE CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE 1. Only two keypads can be used per Zone output on the ZR-4 WIRING LEGEND CAT-5 Data (Optional) CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE 1. Power supply only needed if max Keypad Power Value per chassis is exceeded.

  • Page 36: And Es2

    ® to be placed up to 100 meters away from a Niles ZR-6 convenience and value to the installation. MultiZone Receiver or other home entertainment system. The input plate has a 30-pin connector for the iPod cable and a connection for the power supply.
  • Page 37 ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE OVERVIEW: SMARTDOCK ® 2 AND ES2 KEY FEATURES QUICK SYNC WITH iTUNES ® ILLUMINATED TOGGLE SWITCH The SmartDock2 enables you to sync your iPod with iTunes Pressing the illuminated light on the SmartDock2 toggles the on your computer without disconnecting the iPod from your dock between receiver mode and USB/iTunes mode.
  • Page 38 DO THIS FIRST Review the compatible iPod models list WHAT DOES THIS APPLICATION DO? This application demonstrates how to remotely locate a SmartDock2 and connect it to both a PC and the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver. Key Considerations Customer Benefi ts...

  • Page 39: Application: Adding An Ipod ® Using The Smartdock ® 2 And Es2

    CAT-5 Data DO NOT use 30-Pin cable supplied with ZR-6 Loudspeakers to connect to ES2 When not using a SmartDock2, use the cable included with the Niles MultiZone control system to connect to iPod. CALL 1-800-BUY-HIFI or 305-238-4373 – www.nilesaudio.com...

  • Page 40: Zr System F.a.q.s

    Solo-6MD keypads. Any external IR sensors must be home run ZR-6, which can then be transferred into a blank ZR-6. This to the ZR-6 and connected to the global IR In port using a Niles includes all source names, zone linking, zones enabled for party IRH-610 or a TS-Pro must be installed in the zone.

  • Page 41: Ts-Pro/Zr-6 F.a.q.s

    PROVIDE? A ZR-6? The TS-Pro adds several new capabilities to your ZR-6 system: A ZR-6 will support up to six TS-Pros (one per zone) without any ■ TS-Pro supports an external IR sensor additional power. The Keypad Power Value (KPV) of the TS-Pro ■...

  • Page 42: Notes

    ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Notes: ® IRST USTOM NSTALLATION...

  • Page 43: Additional Information

    Niles, the Niles logos, Solo, MicroFlasher, Systems Integration Amplifi er, One touch to Entertainment, SmartDock, iWARE, and IntelliFile are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. Numeric is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Niles reserves the right to change specifi...
  • Page 44 Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186 Tel: 1.800.289.4434 – 305.238.4373 Fax: 305.238.0185 – www.nilesaudio.com...

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