Keypad Installation - Niles ZR-4 Installation Manual

KEYPAD INSTALLATION

The ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit comes with four weather-resistant, wall-mount Keypads, one for each zone. A zone is an area or room
of the house where music is desired, such as a living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc. Each zone is independent and can play any connected
music source with its own volume and tone adjustments. Up to two keypads can be installed in each zone (requires ZR-KE Keypad
Expander and an additional Solo-4 IR Keypad, both sold separately).
THE SOLO-4 IR KEYPAD MUST BE INSTALLED IN AN OUTLET BOX LISTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC.
CHOOSE A MOUNTING LOCATION
Convenient keypad mounting locations include:
1. Near a doorway
2. Near a desk
3. At your bedside
4. Close to a telephone
5. Near other wall-mounted controls
INSTALL THE MASTER KEY LABELS
Solo -4 IR Keypads are shipped with the Master Keys uninstalled. 14 Master Keys are included (seven different labels for the left side,
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seven different labels for the right side). To install the Master Keys:
1. Remove a Master Key from the "tree". Note the difference between the left and right side versions
2. Insert the Master Key in the appropriate hole over the elastomer until you can feel it "click" when it is pushed in
NOTE: MASTER KEY LABELS CAN BE INSTALLED WHILE THE KEYPAD IS INSTALLED ON THE WALL. THE DECORA INSERT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE REMOVED.
CHANGING THE KEYPAD COLOR
The standard keypad color is White. Different colors are available to replace the Decora
colors can be found at www.nilesaudio.com. To replace the Decora insert and Master Keys:
1. With a small screwdriver or knife, gently pry off the top of the Decora insert (two plastic tabs hold it in place). Remove the
bottom of the Decora insert in the same manner. The Master Keys will come off with the Decora insert.
2. To reinstall, snap the new Decora insert in place, making certain that the buttons are seated over the elastomer.
3. Replace the Master Keys by inserting them in the appropriate holes over the elastomer until you can feel them "click" when
pushed in.
ADDITIONAL LABELING OPTIONS
If needed, Master Key labeling kits are available with 21 different labels. These kits come in several colors more information can be found
online at www.nilesaudio.com.
CONNECT CAT-5 CABLE TO THE KEYPAD
Each Keypad connects to the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver by a "home run" of CAT-5 cable with RJ-45 connectors utilizing the T-568A wiring
convention. The CAT-5 cable connects to the "System" Terminal on the back of the Keypad.
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