Niles Audio ZR-4 User Manual 2

INSTA L L AT I O N G U I D E

4 SOURCE, 4 ZONE AUDIO MULTIZONE RECEIVER KIT WITH AM/FM TUNER

S E R I E S 2

ZR-4

MultiZone Receiver Kit

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Contents 3

Parts Guide 3

Installation Considerations 5

System Configurations (Applications) 6

System Installation 14

Keypad Installation 17

Configuring the MultiZone Receiver 18

Configuring the Zone 21

The Hand-Held Remote 22

Configuring the Hand-Held Remote 23

Operating the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver 25

Troubleshooting 26

Hand-Held Remote Control Troubleshooting 27

Specifications 28

Notes 29

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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. The system is easily expandable to eight zones with an

additional ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit.

This Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit is equipped with an AM/FM tuner designed to operate properly in your country. All of the conﬁguration and operating procedures remain the same as outlined in the ZR-4 Installation Guide. However, note that the illustrations used in the Installation Guide depict north american AM and FM radio frequency numbers. This version’s radio frequency numbers may be different and will be appropriate for your market. If you have any questions please contact the Niles Technical Support Department at Techsupport@nilesaudio.com or 305-238-4373.

Figure 1. Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

FOUR-SOURCE, FOUR-ZONE MULTIZONE RECEIVER

Any of the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver’s four audio sources can be routed to any of the four zone outputs to provide high-quality entertainment throughout the house

BUILT-IN AM/FM TUNER

Provides out-of-the-box radio reception without additional components, connections, or programming

WEATHER-RESISTANT KEYPADS

The ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit comes with four weather-resistant keypads to accommodate installations in moist areas such as bathrooms, spas, or even outdoors under an eave. Additional keypads are available as an option

HAND-HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL

The included remote control comes pre-programmed to control most popular audio sources, and also “learns” the IR commands for other sources not included in the on-board library. Additional hand-held learning remote controls are available as an option

THREE ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS

Up to three external stereo audio sources, in addition to the built-in AM/FM tuner, can be connected, controlled and distributed to any of the four zones

BUILT-IN EIGHT-CHANNEL DIGITAL AMPLIFIER

Our high-quality digital ampliﬁer delivers 40 watts per zone (20 watts per channel), generates minimal heat, and can comfortably drive two pairs of 8 ohm speakers per zone

RS-232 AND DISCRETE IR CONTROL FOR EACH ZONE

The ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver provides seamless integration with third-party remote control systems

PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUT AND 12V TRIGGER

Makes it easy to add additional power with Niles Systems Integration Ampliﬁers® (zone 4 only)

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

EXPANDABLE TO EIGHT ZONES

System architecture allows expansion to eight zones via an additional ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit

SUPPORTS UP TO TWO KEYPADS PER ZONE

Ideal for use in large rooms (additional keypads sold separately; requires ZR-KE Keypad Expander)

ZONE LINKING

Permanently group up to four zones per chassis: turn-on, source selection, and turn-off work in unison, yet each zone retains independent volume, bass, treble, and variable loudness control

PARTY OR WHOLE HOUSE MODE

Temporarily turns on the entire house (or a pre-set number of zones) to the same audio source for entertaining large groups

VIRTUAL HOME THEATER ZONE

Enables source sharing with an independent home theater system via the global IR input and home theater sync

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MultiZone Receiver

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Pre Out

120 Volts ~ 60Hz. 200 Watts Max.

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

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CONTENTS

After unpacking and before installation, the installer should carefully inspect the contents. If any damage is discovered due to shipping, the installer should contact Niles for assistance (see back cover or Warranty Card for contact information.) Also, keep all packing materials in case the product needs to be returned to the factory.

• (1) ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver

• (1) Removable North American Power Cable

• (2) Rack Mount Ears

• (4) Weather-Resistant Keypads

• (1) R-6L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control

• (3) Infrared MicroFlashers

• (1) Safety Sheet

• (1) Installation Manual

• (1) FM Dipole Antenna

• (1) AM Loop Antenna

• (1) Installation Guide

• (1) List of R-6L Setup Codes

PARTS GUIDE

ZR-4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER

1) Main Power Switch – This push-button, latching switch turns the main power to the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver ON and OFF

) LED Zone ON/OFF Indicators – Individually illuminate when the corresponding zone is active and turn off when the zone is

in standby

Front Panel

) Band, Set, Tune –, and Tune + Push Buttons – Used to operate the AM/FM tuner, set favorite preset stations into

memory, and perform system conﬁguration operations

) Backlit LCD Display –This two-line, 16-character, LCD display shows tuner preset and setup information, plus current tuner

preset, band, and station tuning

) Expansion Connection – This RJ-45 connector allows data to be carried between a Master and Slave ZR-4 over CAT-5 cable to

Rear Panel

create an eight-zone system

) Keypad Ports – Four zone-speciﬁc RJ-45 connector ports connect to each zone’s keypad with CAT-5 cable using the T568A

wiring convention

) Flasher Outputs – Four 3.5mm connectors. The three supplied Infrared MicroFlashers

connect to ﬂasher outputs 2-4 and then

attach to each source component’s respective IR window. The High Output Flasher Port is to be used only with an optional Niles IRB1

to the High Output Flasher Port.

High Output IR Flasher to control an entire stack of source components. Do not connect MicroFlashers

) HT (Home Theater) Sync – This 3.5mm connector lets the ZR-4 know when a home theater system is On. The ZR-4 will not

go into standby even if all of its zones are off until this voltage is eliminated

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SYSTEM

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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Miami Florida, USA LA02461B

CLASS 2

12V Trigger

50mA

+ –

SOLO- 4

MUTEOFF

VOL

MUSIC

RADIO

SAT

9) 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 and turn-off of connected components

) Tuner Antenna Inputs - A female coaxial F-connector and two spring-loaded bare-wire jacks provide connection to the

included FM and AM antennas

11) RS-232 Connection - One 3.5mm stereo connector for RS-232C serial communication allows the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver to be

monitored and controlled via an external control system such as AMX

12) IR Input Port - A single 3.5mm jack provides an input connection for IR commands sent from a third-party remote control or a home

theater system. These IR commands are used to control the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver and to control source components

) Analog Audio Source Inputs - Three pairs of line level analog stereo audio inputs utilizing gold-plated RCA connectors for

audio sources 2-4

) Paging Input - Connects to a compatible telephone system and/or a doorbell (doorbell requires Niles DBI-1 interface). Overrides all

other inputs to produce a page into pre-selected zones at a preset volume level

15) Speaker Connections - Four sets of removable connectors, one for each zone. Accept speaker wire up to 16 AWG in size

16) Pre-Out Outputs - Assigned to Zone 4, this stereo pair can be switched between a ﬁxed output or a variable output

17) IEC Power Receptacle - Two-pin power socket to connect the removable power cord. This is the AC power disconnect for the

ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver and should be made accessible during use

18) Rack Mount Ears - Two metal rack-mount ears for installation into a professional metal rack. When attached, the ZR-4 MultiZone

Receiver is 1U (Unit) high

WEATHER-RESISTANT KEYPAD

FRONT PANEL

1) Master Keys - Press any of these keys to turn the zone on and play the selected source

component. Each Master Key can be custom labeled for all of today’s popular audio sources and will

illuminate blue when activated. Pressing and holding any Master Key for three seconds puts the ZR-4

5) Built-In IR Sensor - Located behind the window on the faceplate is a plasma and LCD-proof IR

sensor that enables hand-held remote control operation of the zone and sources

REAR PANEL

6) RJ-45 Connector From System - Connects to a ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Keypad Port with

CAT-5 cable using the T568A wiring convention

7) 12V-LS-IOP - This terminal connection for a 12V Control Output activates when its zone is on. It is commonly

used to trigger the optional LS-I0P wallplate and turns off when the zone is off

MultiZone Receiver into Party Mode. This feature will turn on all enabled zones to the selected source at the preset turn-on volume (see conﬁguration page 20 for details.)

2) Zone Volume Keys - A continuous press of these keys raises or lowers the volume in the zone

3) Zone Mute Key - Press this key to mute the sound in the zone. The selected source key will blink when

the zone is muted. Pressing the Mute key again, the volume up arrow, or a Master key restores the volume

4) Zone Off Key - Press this key to turn the zone off. Pressing and holding this key for longer than

three seconds turns off the entire system (all zones)

Rear Panel

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SETUP

INFOMENU

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AM/FM

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HAND-HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL

1) Source Select Keys – Pressing one of the keys selects the built-in AM/FM tuner

or any of the up to three connected (SRC 2-4) sources for playback and operation. There are also additional Source Select Keys to operate a TV and an auxiliary component such as a DVD player connected to the TV. The LED in the Source Key provides feedback.

2) On and Off Keys – Turns the selected device On or Off

3) Setup Key – This key is used to conﬁgure the remote

4) Transport Keys – Used to skip backward, rewind, fast forward, skip forward, stop,

pause, or play tracks from the selected source

5) Menu Key – Press this key to display a menu for the selected source

6) Info Key – Press this key to display the current channel and program information

7) Menu Cursor Keys – Use these keys to move the cursor in the menu screen.

Press OK to choose the highlighted menu option or to toggle between the AM and FM tuner bands

8) Volume Keys – These keys are used to raise or lower the sound level. Press the

Mute key to turn the sound off or on

9) Channel Select Keys – These keys are used to select the next or previous

channel and to select next or previous chapter on some models of DVD players. Press

10) Guide Key – Press this key to display the program guide for the selected source

11) Exit Key – Press this key to exit the selected source’s menu, guide, or program

12) Direct Access Keys – Directly enter channels (for example: 09 or 31). Press the

the Last key to recall the last-viewed channel

without making a menu selection

Enter key to send channel number entry on certain TV models

5 6

8 9

13) Extended Function Keys – Provide additional functionality for advanced

14) DVR Function Keys – Support advanced functions for many DVR’s.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

PLACEMENT OF THE ZR-4 MULTIZONE RECEIVER

Place the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver on a ﬂat, level surface such as a table or shelf, with its weight equally distributed on each of its four

features, menus, and guides

feet. Placing the weight of the receiver on the rear or front panel for even an instant may result in damage to the receiver’s connectors and controls. Like any high-ﬁdelity component, the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver will last much longer if it is given adequate ventilation for proper cooling. When installing the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver in a cabinet, be sure that the rear of the cabinet is open to receive fresh air in order to provide proper cooling. 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. Do not block the ventilation holes on the top and bottom. When installed in a professional rack using the rack mounting ears, provide a minimum of 1 unit space above and below the ZR-4.

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ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

Pre Out

120 Volts ~ 60Hz. 1500 Watts Max.

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

Double Insulated When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

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Flasher 12 Volt Speaker Wire CAT-5 Audio Cables AC Power

Loudspeakers

Keypad Keypad Keypad Keypad

Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers

Flasher 12 Volt Speaker Wire CAT-5 Audio Cables AC Power

CAT-5 CABLE - T568A TERMINATION

8= BROWN 7= BROWN/WHITE 6= ORANGE 5= BLUE/WHITE 4= BLUE 3= ORANGE/WHITE 2= GREEN 1= GREEN/WHITE

The ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver could have as many as ﬁve CAT-5 cables connected. Labels are recommended to describe where each cable originates (not to which terminal it connects). The CAT-5 must be terminated with RJ-45 connectors using the T568A wiring convention (Figure 2).

Figure 2. T568A wire termination

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS (APPLICATIONS)

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1

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.

FM Antenna

Niles MF1

MicroFlashers

Cable Box

Satellite Receiver

CD Player

Audio Cables

AC Power Cord

Niles AC-3

AM Antenna

Switched AC Outlet

Unswitched

AC Outlet

12V Trigger

Speaker Cables

CAT-5 Cable

Figure 3. Stand-Alone

ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit

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SOURCE COMPONENTS

The ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver has RCA audio inputs for connecting three external source components. In addition to the built-in AM/FM tuner, these three source components can be selected to play in any of the four zones. With this conﬁguration, a user in one zone can listen to a source component while another user in a different zone listens to a different source component (e.g. the CD can be selected in Zone 1 while the AM/FM tuner is selected in Zone 2). Additionally, each of the four zones can be set to an individual volume level. If more than one zone chooses the same source component, control of that source component is shared between the zones.

KEYPADS

Keypads with built-in IR sensors plus a Hand-Held Remote Control enable the user to control the Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver and its connected source components. The built-in AM/FM tuner is controlled directly from the Keypad. The input for the connected source components is also controlled by the Keypad, but all source component functions are controlled using the Hand-Held Remote Control. The Keypads connect to the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver by a “home run” of CAT-5 cable terminated with RJ-45 connectors using the T568A wiring convention. (See Page 6).

MICROFLASHER OUTPUTS

The included Niles MicroFlashers® connect to the numbered ﬂasher outputs on the rear panel of the Niles ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver. Niles MicroFlashers send IR commands to the individual source components for control. An optional Niles IRB-1 High-Output IR Flasher (FG01023) can be connected to the ﬂasher port labeled High Output Flasher to control more than one source component at a time.

GLOBAL 12V CONTROL OUTPUT

An optional Niles AC-3 Voltage-Triggered AC Power Strip (FG00242) can be connected to the 12V Control Output to automate source component turn-On and turn-Off, as well as an external power ampliﬁer turn-On and turn-Off.

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.

AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

The included FM Dipole Antenna connects to the female 75 ohm coaxial connector and the AM Loop Antenna connects to the spring-loaded terminals labeled AM and GND. Antennas must be connected to both ZR-4s when using two ZR-4 MultiZone Receivers.

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MICROFLASHERS® ZONE 1 AUDIO INPUTS KEYPADS

High Output

Flasher

HT Sync

12 V

Trigger

RS 232

AM/FM

Fix Var

IR In

Global

1 2

3 4

Expansion

3 4

Page

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

Pre Out

120 Volts ~ 60Hz. 200 Watts Max.

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

Double Insulated When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

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MICROFLASHERS® ZONE 1 AUDIO INPUTS KEYPADS

High Output

Flasher

HT Sync

12 V

Trigger

RS 232

AM/FM

Fix Var

IR In

Global

1 2

3 4

Expansion

3 4

Page

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

Pre Out

120 Volts ~ 60Hz. 200 Watts Max.

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

8 Ω (4 Ω Min.)

Speaker Outputs

Double Insulated When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

L+ L- R- R+ L+ L- R- R+ L+ L- R- R+ L+ L- R- R+ L+ L- R- R+ L+ L- R- R+ L+ L- R- R+

Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Loudspeakers

Loudspeakers Loudspeakers

Loudspeakers

Keypad Keypad Keypad Keypad

Flasher 12 Volt Speaker Wire CAT-5 Audio Cables AC Power

Flasher 12 Volt Speaker Wire

CAT-5 Audio Cables AC Power

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2

EXPANDING TO EIGHT ZONES USING TWO ZR-4 KITS

This conﬁguration demonstrates the expandability of the ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver Kit. Two complete kits are integrated to create a foursource, eight-zone audio system.

CAT-5 Cable

Speaker Cables

Cable Box

Satellite Receiver

CD Player

Niles MF1

MicroFlashers

Niles AVDA-3

Distribution Ampliﬁer

ZR-4 Master

Audio Cables

ZR-4 Slave

CAT-5 Cable

Speaker Cables

Figure 4. Expanding to Eight Zones Using Two ZR-4 Kits

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