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Niles ZR-4 SERIES 2 Installation Manual

4 source, 4 zone audio multizone receiver kit with am/fm tuner
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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
4 Source, 4 Zone audio multiZone receiver kit with am/fm tuner
ZR-4
SERIES 2
MultiZone Receiver Kit

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  • Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E 4 Source, 4 Zone audio multiZone receiver kit with am/fm tuner ZR-4 SERIES 2 MultiZone Receiver Kit...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing the Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio video systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the Internet at: www.nilesaudio.com.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTROdUCTION The Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit is a four-source, four-zone distributed audio system. The ZR-4 is packaged as a complete kit and includes a MultiZone Receiver with built-in AM/FM tuner, four weather-resistant keypads, a hand-held learning remote control, rack mount ears, and three infrared MicroFlashers to control the connected audio sources.

  • Page 4: Features And Benefits

    ® pAGING INpUT Accommodates voice announcements from a telephone system and/or doorbell chimes (doorbell chimes require the Niles DBI-1 interface) INdEpENdENT BASS, TREBLE, ANd vARIABLE LOUdNESS CONTROLS Each zone can be custom-tuned to maximize sound performance and match room acoustics...

  • Page 5: Contents

    ® attach to each source component’s respective IR window. The High Output Flasher Port is to be used only with an optional Niles IRB1 High Output IR Flasher to control an entire stack of source components. Do not connect MicroFlashers to the High Output Flasher Port.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Global 12v Control Output - A single 3.5mm jack provides a 12V DC trigger signal for use with external components such as an external power amplifier or a Niles AC-3 Voltage-triggered AC Power Strip (sold separately) to automate power turn-on...

  • Page 7: Installation Considerations

    Place the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver so it has air space above it (minimum 1.75”). If this is not possible, we suggest adding an optional Niles FM-1 or FM-1R System Cooling Module. If the receiver is located on a carpeted surface, place a board under the receiver’s feet.

  • Page 8: System Configurations (Applications)

    STanD-alone ZR-4 MulTIZone ReceIveR KIT This is the simplest of the configurations. It depicts one Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit installed to provide sound in four listening zones. Each zone includes a pair of speakers (sold separately) and one Solo-4 IR Keypad.
  • Page 9 LOUdSpEAKERS Each zone has “home run” speaker cables from the Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver to the location of the speakers. Connections are made utilizing removable speaker terminals. These terminals accept speaker wire up to 16 AWG in size. The receiver’s high-quality digital amplification can accommodate one pair of 4 ohm speakers per zone or two pairs of 8 ohm speakers per zone without going into protection or shutting down.

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    ZR-4 Slave Speaker Cables CAT-5 Cable Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers ZONE 5 ZONE 6 ZONE 7 ZONE 8 Keypad Keypad Keypad Keypad Figure 4. Expanding to Eight Zones Using Two ZR-4 Kits nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...

  • Page 11: External Control

    LOUdSpEAKERS Each additional zone has “home run” speaker cables from the Slave Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver to the location of the speakers. Connections are made utilizing removable speaker terminals. These terminals accept speaker wire up to 16 AWG in size.
  • Page 12 The audio output of the source components must be routed to both the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver and the home theater receiver. This is best accomplished using a Niles AVDA-3 Source Level Stereo Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier (FG00814) for each source. A second but less effective method would be to use RCA Y-adaptors to split the source component outputs in two, one going to the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver, the other to the home theater receiver.
  • Page 13 The ZR-Ke haS ThRee ouTpuTS, BuT only Two can Be uSeD foR KeypaDS wITh The ZR-4 MulTIZone ReceIveR. one ZR-Ke can Be uSeD foR each Zone, IncluDIng aDDITIonal Slave ZoneS when a SeconD ZR-4 MulTIZone ReceIveR KIT IS uSeD To expanD The SySTeM To eIghT ZoneS. nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...
  • Page 14 Zone 4 is equipped with a pre-amp output to connect an external power amplifier. If one room in the house is particularly large or requires substantially higher volume levels, it is advised to assign this room to Zone 4 and connect a Niles Systems Integration Amplifier to provide ®...
  • Page 15 The Paging input on the rear panel of the ZR-4 Receiver provides a connection for voice paging and/or doorbell sounds through the speakers in the listening zones. The optional Niles DBI-1 Doorbell Interface (FG01034) provides realistic doorbell chimes throughout the house and includes a connection for the output signal of telephone or intercom systems.

  • Page 16: System Installation

    If a zone is a particularly large area, or if high volume levels are required, it is suggested that Zone four be augmented by an additional stereo power amplifier, such as a Niles Systems Integration Amplifier, connected to the Pre Out with a stereo RCA audio cable of sufficient length.
  • Page 17 To The flaSheR ouTpuTS ® The mini-plug of each included Niles MicroFlasher connects into the Flasher Outputs 2-4. The MicroFlasher portion is placed directly over the IR sensor of the corresponding source component (Source 2 for Flasher 2, Source 3 for Flasher 3, Source 4 for Flasher 4) and adheres with the included adhesive.
  • Page 18 The Global 12V Out triggers an external device whenever a Zone is turned on. A common use would be to turn on a 12V trigger-equipped Niles Systems Integration Amplifier connected to the Zone 4 pre-out jacks. The Global 12V out can also be used to trigger a Niles AC-3 Voltage-Triggered AC Power Strip to automate power turn-on and turn-off of connected sources.

  • Page 19: Keypad Installation

    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. (continued on next page) nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...

  • Page 20: Configuring The Multizone Receiver

    CONFIGURING ThE MULTIZONE RECEIvER The Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit is simple to configure. connecTeD To The MaSTeR anD noT To The Slave. IR fRoM The KeypaDS connecTeD To The Slave chaSSIS wIll Be RouTeD To The Configuration is accomplished using the front panel buttons and MaSTeR chaSSIS vIa The expanSIon connecTIon poRT.
  • Page 21 “1.” The ZR-4 will return to normal operating mode. 1 2 3 4 P A R T Y W W W W M A S T E R (continued on next page) nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...
  • Page 22 N O T I N S T A L L E D C O N F I R M E R A S E - / N O + / Y E S nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...

  • Page 23: Configuring The Zone

    3 seconds before seeking the next station. Releasing the button will stop the seek function and the tuner will remain on the last tuned station. F M 9 3 . 1 (continued on next page) nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...

  • Page 24: The Hand-Held Remote

    The BaTTeRy volTage IS low, The SouRce Key leD wIll BlInK 5 TIMeS afTeR a KeypReSS. • If you do not plan to use the remote for an extended period, remove the batteries. They can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Hand-Held Remote

    Key LED blinks (for example: three blinks = 3), and write your code: down the number. 1. Turn on the device you wish to control. (continued on next page) nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...
  • Page 26 The ReMoTe cannoT leaRn a new Key. fifth; counting the TV Source Key LED blinks for each digit. 6. Press the key on the Niles R-6L remote for which you wish 6. To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1—5, to learn a command.

  • Page 27: Operating The Zr-4 Multizone Receiver

    A SEqUENCE 1. Press the Tuner key on any zone Keypad or the R-6L Your Niles R-6l hand-held learning Remote control includes Remote Control and the zone will turn on to the preset the ability to program any key (other than the key) with start volume as well as the last selected station.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    • Check to make sure there is plenty of space above the ventilation Other fault indicators include: a blinking front panel zone LEDs and holes on the top of the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver. A Niles FM-1 blinking source and mute keys on the keypads.

  • Page 29: Hand-Held Remote Control Troubleshooting

    • An entry error has occurred (for example, wrong key). Try the channel number entering the sequence again pRoBleM: 4. Remote does not control devices or commands are not working properly. (continued on next page) nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Approximately 15-30 Feet (5m-10m) variable loudness: power Supply Automatic Two “AA” batteries (1.5Vx 2) AuDIO InPuTS connectors: Three pairs of stereo line-level analog inputs with gold-plated female RCA connectors Input Impedance: ~10K ohms nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...

  • Page 31: Notes

    NOTES nileS audio corPoration – 1-800-BuY-hifi – 305-238-4373...
  • Page 32 ® l e n d i n g i g H i d e l i t y r c H i t e c t u r e n i l e s a u d i o c o r p o r a t i o n 1 2 3 3 1 S .

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