Niles Audio ZR-8630AVZR, ZR-8630AV User Manual

ZR-8630AV

ZR-8630AV

INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE

Eight-Source, Six-Zone, 30W Per Channel

AM/FM Receiver

MultiZone Audio/Video Receiver

B LENDING T ECHNOLOGY AND A RCHITECTURE

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8

PARTS GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12

R-8 REMOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

INTELLIPAD®CI KEYPAD MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–27

CONFIGURATION 1 - SIX ZONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–15

CONFIGURATION 2 - ADDING ZONES USING MULTIPLE ZR-8630AV UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CONFIGURATION 3 - DISTRIBUTING SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO AND VIDEO SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

CONFIGURATION 4 - INTEGRATING AN IR-CONTROLLED HOME THEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

CONFIGURATION 5 - INTEGRATING A HOME THEATER USING AN INTELLICONTROL® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CONFIGURATION 6 - MULTIPLE MASTER KEYPAD MODULES IN A ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

CONFIGURATION 7 - MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS IN A ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CONFIGURATION 8 - EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MORE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

CONFIGURATION 9 - EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

CONFIGURATION 10 - EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE ROOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

CONFIGURATION 11 - SYSTEM PAGING AND EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

CONFIGURATION 12 - IR REPEATING FOR CONTROL OF LOCAL COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Infrared Command Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Testing for a Possible IR Command Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Solving the IR Command Conflict if Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

SOURCE POWER SYNCHRONIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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CHOOSING A SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Video Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Voltage Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Current Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Light Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

SOURCE AND HOME THEATER SYNC STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-45

MASTER KEYS/SOURCE BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Master Key/Source Button Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

MASTER KEY/SOURCE BUTTON OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Single-Zone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

System-Wide Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

OFF KEY/BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

OFF Key Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

OFF KEY/BUTTON OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Single-Zone OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

System-Wide OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

VOLUME KEYS/BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Volume Keys/Buttons Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

MUTE KEY/BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Mute Key/Button Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

FUNCTION KEYS/BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Function Key/Button Operation for Connected Source Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Function Key/Button Operation for the Built-in Tuners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

FRONT-PANEL TUNER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

IDENTICAL SOURCE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

SHARED SOURCE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

OPERATING A SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE ZR-8630AV UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

OPERATING A SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH A HOME THEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Operation from the Stereo Zones Provided by the ZR-8630AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Operation from the Home Theater Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

1. Integrated Home Theater using 12V Home Theater Sync and IR Repeating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

2. Integrated Home Theater using 12V Home Theater Sync and Niles R-8 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

3. Integrated Home Theater without 12V Home Theater Sync and using Niles R-8 Commands . . . . . . . . .45

SYSTEM-BUSY INDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

SOURCE-IN-USE INDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

PAGING INDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-52

CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE TO THE NILES NO-STRIP CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

TERMINATING FOUR-PAIR TWISTED CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

CONNECTING THE MASTER KEYPADS TO THE HOME RUN OF FOUR-PAIR TWISTED CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . .47

CONNECTING ACCESSORY KEYPADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

CONNECTING IR SENSORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNALS AND VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

TELEPHONE PAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

SOURCE-COMPONENT POWER SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

IR FLASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

SOURCE-COMPONENT HOME THEATER SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

12V CONTROL SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

HOME THEATER CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

AM/FM ANTENNAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

PREAMPLIFIER ZONE OUTPUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

KEYPAD MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

SYSTEM EXPANSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

AC POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

CONNECTING AN IR SENSOR FOR LOCAL SYSTEM CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CONNECTING AN A/B AMPLIFIER SWITCH FOR LOCAL SYSTEM SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-59

INSTALLER PROGRAMMING PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

PROGRAMMING DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

ZR-8630AV Programming Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

ZR-8630AV Source-Component Programming Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Function Keys/Buttons Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Sequence Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

PROGRAMMING A LEARNING REMOTE FOR ZONE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

PROGRAMMING A HOME THEATER REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE

SOURCE COMPONENTS SHARED WITH A ZR-8630AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-59

Method 1–Controlling Shared-Source Compnts. w/IR Repeating & 12V Home Theater Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Method 2–Controlling Shared-Source Compnts. w/Niles R-8 Commands & 12V Home Theater Status . . . . . . . . .58

Method 3– Controlling Shared-Source Compnts. w/Niles R-8 Commands & w/out 12V Home Theater Status . . . . . .59

INSTALLATION SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

ALL ON/PAGE DIP SWITCH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

FIXED/VARIABLE PREAMPLIFIER SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

PROGRAMMING MASTER/SLAVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

INSTALLING ZONE LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

VOLUME SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Changing Volume Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

SOURCE-IN-USE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-68

PROGRAM-EDITING STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-71

SOURCE-POWER EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

IR-COMMAND EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-70

SEQUENCE EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

STORING TUNER PRESETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

PROGRAM ERASING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-77

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Niles Audio Corporation has recognized the need for a simple-to-use, cost-effective multi-zone audio/video

system that can provide years of listening and viewing pleasure. Our product-development team has produced
an innovative multi-zone receiver that incorporates six separate zones of amplifier power, two built-in AM/FM
tuners, and connections for six audio/video source components.

The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver is the multi-zone solution for which you have been asking. It
allows you to combine keypad modules with infrared sensors and hand-held remotes for total control of a home­entertainment system, providing "one-touch" system-wide control.

Now everyone in the household can be happy: One person can watch a DVD in a bedroom, while another
simultaneously listens to the radio by the pool. At the same time, a third person can listen to DSS music in
the kitchen, while a fourth watches TV in the den. In addition, source-component IR control of the
ZR-8630AV is custom-programmable to provide intuitive operation for a wide range of source components.

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INTRODUCTION

ZR-8630AV MultiZone Audio/Video Receiver

Multi-Zone/Multi-Source

The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver incorporates matrix preamplifier technology to

provide two built-in AM/FM tuners and six audio/video source components to six zones simultaneously. Finally,
Dad can relax by watching a DVD in the den while the kids listen to their favorite music by the pool.

12-Channel 30W Amplifier for Six Zones of Stereo Sound

The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver is an integrated solution for multi-zone applications. Six built-in

30W stereo amplifiers provide clear and dynamic sound for six zoned areas. The patented Niles no-strip connec­tors provide fast and reliable connections to the speaker pairs in the listening zones.

Two Built-In AM/FM Tuners

The ZR-8630AV includes two built-in AM/FM tuners. Both of these high-quality tuners are available to all zones

and include direct station access. Also, each tuner is programmable with 10 preset AM stations and 10 preset FM
stations, for a total of 40 presets per unit.

Central Intelligence

The design of the ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver is a radical departure from that of traditional

programmable keypad-controlled multi-zone systems. Instead of redundantly programming each of the indi­vidual keypads with IR commands, all IR commands are programmed and stored in the ZR-8630AV. The
IntelliPad

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Ci keypad modules and Niles IR Sensors connect to the receiver for complete system control. Total
system cost is now dramatically reduced due to shorter programming time and the low cost of the modular key­pads located in each zone.

Quick and Easy Programming with ZR Source Library and Archiving Software

Manual programming is fast and easy, thanks to push buttons and LED visual prompts that lead you step-by-step

through the programming process. Additionally, you can use Niles ZR Source Library and Archiving Software to
back up all system programming on your PC and to load pre-programmed Source Library Files.

One-Touch Operation with Source-Component Power Synchronization

One touch of a Master Key or Source Button instructs the ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver to per-

form a sequence of IR commands for complete automation of your distributed A/V system.
The ZR-8630AV provides both video and voltage Sync Inputs that sense whether the connected source com-

ponents are ON or OFF. The unit issues power commands for these source components only if the source com­ponents are actually OFF, turning them on correctly every time. Then the ZR-8630AV selects the proper input
for the source component and issues a programmed sequence of IR commands (i.e., Play or Favorite Station).

You can operate a complex mix of audio/video components of various brands with ease and simplicity when
using the ZR-8630AV.

Elegant and Intuitive User Interfaces

The Select™and Solo™Master Keypad Modules - The Select™and Solo™Master Keypad Modules are elegant,

single-gang control solutions for the ZR-8630AV. Custom-labeled backlit Master Keys provide complete system
activation and source selection. The IR version of each Master Keypad Module contains an integrated IR sensor.

The Numeric™and Transport™Accessory Keypad Modules - The Numeric™and Transport™Accessory Keypad

Modules can be combined with a Select

™

Master Keypad Module in any or all zones. The Numeric™ (but not

the Transport

™

) can be included with a Solo™. The Numeric™provides direct access to discs, tracks, stations,

and channels when operating DSS receivers, CD/DVD changers, and the built-in AM/FM tuners. The Transport

™

provides basic source-transport functions such as Play, Stop, and Pause, and cursor keys for on-screen menus.

The R-8 Remote - The R-8 Remote is an ergonomic hand-held IR remote control. In zones where Niles Select

™

IR or Solo™ IR keypads or IR Sensors have been installed, the R-8 Remote provides system control from any­where in the zone.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

System-Wide Operation

The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver incorporates system-wide control to activate all zones to a par-

ticular source component. An ALL OFF command is included for complete system shutdown from any zone in
the system.

Paging Input for Telephone Systems

A paging input accommodates telephone systems equipped with a paging output. Audio sensing detects the

paging signal and interrupts source components playing in the various zones, enabling the paging signal to play
through. If a zone is off during a page, it turns on, enabling the paging signal to play through. Front-panel
switches disable this paging feature in any zones where it is not required.

12V Control Output

A control-output connector provides a constant 12V DC trigger signal the moment any zone is activated. This

signal can be interfaced to voltage-triggered AC power strips (i.e., Niles AC-3) for the automation of source
components that can be activated only by switched AC outlets. Also, individual control-output triggers for
zones 4, 5, and 6 provide a constant 12V DC trigger signal for reliable triggering of external amplifiers speci­fied for zones requiring more power.

Expandable for Larger Multi-Zone Systems

Up to three ZR-8630AV units can be combined in a single system, providing up to 18 zones. Source components

are connected to all receivers, splitting their audio/video signals with Niles AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution
Amplifiers.

Program Memory Protection

The ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver uses non-volatile memory to store its programming. This

safeguards against accidental loss of the programming for the entire life of the product.

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Tuner Controls

Radio station up/down, radio station preset, and tuner

selection buttons.

Tuner Display

Displays the most recent tuner selected manually on the

front panel. Then that tuner displays the most recent sta­tion selected on that tuner. Also shown is the reception
mode (mono or stereo).

Removable Programming Cover

Conceals installer-only programming controls.

Main Power Switch

Turns the main power to the receiver ON and OFF.
Note: Equipment is not completely disconnected from the

main power source when power switch is in the OFF position.

Sensor for IR Capture

IR sensor captures IR commands that control the con-

nected source components.

Programming Controls and Indicators

Push buttons and LED prompts for system and IR pro-

gramming.

Zone ALL ON/PAGE Enable Switches

Individual DIP switches enable or disable system-wide

All ON commands and the paging feature.

DB-9 Computer Interface

Connects a laptop computer to back up and download pro-

gram configurations using ZR Source Library and Archiving
Software.

Sync Inputs

Video Inputs and Voltage Sync Inputs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

detect when a source component is ON/OFF for reliable sys­tem activation. The HT mini-plug Sync Input senses voltage
for determining the ON/OFF status of a Home Theater sys­tem that shares source components with the ZR-8630AV.

Paging Input

A mono RCA input accepts a paging signal from a tele-

phone system.

Keypad Inputs

Six female RJ-45 jacks for connecting Master Keypad

Modules.

System Expansion

Two female RJ-45 jacks for connecting multiple receivers

together in larger multi-zone systems.

Flasher Outputs

Six 3.5mm jacks provide an output connection for

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, one for each connected source
component. A seventh output labeled ALL is designed for
the IRC-1P High-Output IR Flasher.

IR Input

A single 3.5mm jack provides an input connection for IR

commands sent from a Home Theater system to control
source components shared with a ZR-8630AV.

12V Control Outputs

One 3.5mm jack controls source components requiring

activation from a switched AC outlet by providing a 12V
DC trigger signal for use with voltage-triggered AC power
strips (i.e., Niles AC-3). Three zone-specific 3.5mm jacks
(for zones 4, 5, and 6) activate external amplifiers that
may be specified for those zones by providing a 12V DC
trigger signal when the corresponding zone activates.

Tuner Antenna Inputs

Dual female coaxial F-connectors and spring-loaded,

bare-wire jacks provide connections for the included
AM and FM antennas, or external antennas.

Audio Inputs

Six pairs of stereo RCA jacks provide input connections

for source components.

Video Inputs

Six RCA jacks provide composite video input connections

for the distribution of audio/video source components.

Video Outputs

Six RCA jacks provide zoned output connections for TVs

and video displays.

Individual Zone Preamplifier Outputs

Six pairs of stereo RCA jacks provide output connections

for external amplifiers used instead of, or in conjunction
with, the built-in ZR-8630AV amplifiers.

Fixed/Variable Preamplifier-Output Adjustment Switch

Two-position switches for zones 4, 5, and 6 set

the individual preamplifier outputs to a variable or a
fixed signal.

Removable Speaker Connector

Niles’ patented no-strip speaker connector provides con-

nection to speakers in the listening zones.

Removable Power Cord

An IEC removable power cord provides easy handling dur-

ing installation.

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Source Buttons

Tap any of these buttons once to turn on the zone and

select a source component. Press and hold these but­tons to turn on all enabled zones and select the same
source component in all zones.

Zone OFF Button

Tap this button once to turn OFF your specific zone.

Press and hold this button to turn OFF all zones.

Zone Volume Buttons

Press and hold these buttons to raise or lower the

volume in your specific zone, or to restore sound in a
muted zone.

Zone Mute Button

Tap this button once to mute the sound in a zone, or

to restore the sound in a muted zone.

Function Buttons

Press and hold these buttons to issue the individual IR

commands programmed to control the selected
source components.

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Zone Volume Buttons

Zone OFF Button

Function Buttons

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Zone Off Keys

NOTE: Select™and Solo™ Master Keypad Modules

with an integrated IR sensor are available. They
accept IR commands from the Niles R-8 Remote.

Master Keys

Tap any of these keys once to turn on the zone and

select a source component. Press and hold these keys
to turn on all enabled zones and select the same source
component in all zones.

Zone OFF Key

Tap this key once to turn OFF your specific zone. Press

and hold to turn OFF all zones.

Volume Keys

Press and hold these to raise or lower the volume in

your specific zone, or to restore sound in a muted zone.

Zone Mute Key

Tap this key once to mute the sound in a zone, or to

restore the sound in a muted zone.

Function Keys

Press and hold these keys to issue the individual IR

commands programmed to control the connected
source components.

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INTRODUCTION TO ZR-8630AV CONFIGURATIONS

The Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver combines with source components and control

devices (keypads, remote controls, and IR sensors) to deliver audio and video to multiple zones throughout a
home. This section of the manual describes 12 different ways to configure a ZR-8630AV system, beginning
with the most basic (Configuration 1). Possible variations from the basic configuration include enlarging the
system with additional ZR-8630AV units; expansion of zones and listening areas; and integration of a Home
Theater, external amplifiers, and an IR repeating system.

CONFIGURATION 1 - SIX ZONES

Figure 4 depicts the most basic configuration, in which one Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver

and six separate components (which can be audio or audio/video) provide sound (with or without video) to six
listening zones. Each zone consists of one room with a pair of speakers. In Figure 4, three zones also have TV sets,
though the system could accommodate video in all six zones.

For user control, each zone includes a Select

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or Solo™Master Keypad Module. (These devices are available with or

without a built-in IR sensor.) In addition, some zones in Figure 4 have optional Numeric

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and/or Transport™ Accessory
Keypad Modules and a separate IR sensor. Jumper cables (included) connect the Accessory Keypad Modules and sep­arate IR sensor to the Master Keypad Module. Use any combination of control devices to provide the desired degree
of control in a given zone, with two exceptions: the Select

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and Transport™cannot mate with the the Solo™.

Source Components

The ZR-8630AV has RCA audio/video inputs for connecting six external source components. Each of the six

listening zones can select from among the six source components, and the two built-in AM/FM tuners.
With this configuration, a user in one zone can listen to and view one source component while another user in

a different zone listens to and views a different source component (i.e., the DVD can be selected in Zone 1 while
the tuner is selected in Zone 2). Additionally, each of the six zones can be set to an individual volume level. If
more than one zone chooses the same source component, they share IR control of that source component.

Keypads, IR Sensors, and Remote Controls

Keypads, IR sensors, and remote controls enable users to control the Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone

Receiver and connected source components by issuing source-component IR commands programmed into the
ZR-8630AV. To trigger these commands, a user presses a keypad key or remote-control button.

The Select

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or Solo™Master Keypad Module in each zone connects to the ZR-8630AV through a “home run”

of four-pair twisted cable terminating in an RJ-45 connector. Each Select

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and Select

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IR Master Keypad Module

can mate with an optional Transport

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and/or Numeric™Accessory Keypad Module. The Solo™and Solo™ IR can

mate with the Numeric

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but not the Transport™. Jumper cables for these connections are included. (See

Connections, Figure 33.)
Adding an IR sensor enables the Niles R-8 Remote to control the ZR-8630AV and the connected source com-

ponents from anywhere in a sensor-equipped room. Master Keypad Modules are available with a built-in
narrow-bandwidth IR sensor that works only with the R-8. In addition, or as an alternative, any zone can
include a separate wide-bandwidth IR sensor that connects directly to a Master Keypad Module. Wide­bandwidth sensors work with the R-8 and factory remotes from a wide variety of source components. For sep­arate IR sensors, installed with two-conductor shielded cable rather than four-pair twisted cable, Niles offers a
three-wire to RJ-45 adapter. (See the Installation and Accessories sections of this manual for more details.)

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In a very large room, you may want to provide a separate IR sensor across the room from a Select™ IR or Solo

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IR Master Keypad Module.
With a separate IR sensor, a source component's actual IR commands (i.e., provided by the component's

original remote control or a learning remote control programmed with these IR commands) will control the
source components.

Important Note: The ZR-8630AV does not provide individual operation of identical source components when
using a source component's factory remote through an IR sensor. (See Identical Source Components on page
43 for more details.)

Source-Component Automation

There are two methods of managing the power ON/OFF of the source components.

1.

Synchronized IR - In Figure 4, a video signal connected to the ZR-8630AV synchronizes the DSS receiver’s

power ON/OFF. When the Master Key/Source Button for the DSS is pressed, the ZR-8630AV checks for a
video signal at the Sync Input corresponding to the DSS.

The ZR-8630AV issues the power command to turn

the DSS ON only when no video signal is present and the DSS is OFF.

When the Off Key/Button is pressed in a zone, the ZR-8630AV checks to see if any other zones are ON

(including the Home Theater Zone sharing sources). The power command for turning the DSS OFF is issued
only if that zone is the last zone turning OFF in entire system and a video signal is present at the Sync Input
corresponding to the DSS.

Important Note: 12V Sync Inputs can detect 12V for use with Niles external sensing devices, (i.e. the LS-1 Light

Sensor and the APC-2 Current Sensing Device). See Connections on page 46 for more information.

2.

Latching Power - In Figure 4, the switched AC outlets of a Niles AC-3 AC turn power to the DVD and CD

changer on and off. The 12V Control Output from the ZR-8630AV activates the AC-3 when any of the six
zones is ON (including the Home Theater Zone sharing sources). The built-in AM/FM tuners also turn ON
when any of the six zones is ON.

Each Master Key on the Master Keypad Module and its respective source component are programmable with a
sequence of IR commands. Commands included in the sequence typically are the Play or Channel commands to
start a source playing or to select a particular music or radio station after the source has been selected.

Flasher Outputs

Niles IRC-2P MicroFlashers™connect to the numbered flasher outputs on the rear panel of the Niles ZR-8630AV.
Flashers send IR commands to the individual source components for control. To control more than one source

component, connect an IRC-1P Flooding Flasher to the Flasher output labeled ALL .

Video Outputs

Each zone has “home run” RG-6 coaxial cable with 100-percent quad-shielding from the video output to a TV

set or other video-display device located in the zone. To avoid video-signal degradation, such runs should not
exceed 500 feet (152 meters).

Speakers

“Home run” speaker cables from the speakers in each zone connect to the built-in zone amplifier. Connections to the ZR-

8630AV unit’s speaker output terminals employ Niles’ patented no-strip speaker connectors.

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CONFIGURATION 2 – ADDING ZONES USING MULTIPLE ZR-8630AV UNITS

If the system requires more than six zones, use more than one ZR-8630AV to create a larger multi-zone/multi-

source system. You can combine as many as three ZR-8630AV units to provide up to 18 zones. Designate one
ZR-8630AV as the Master and the others as Slaves. (See Installation Settings on page 60 for more details.)

In Figure 5, a four-pair twisted cable connecting the expansion ports of the two ZR-8630AV units facilitates
communication between them, allowing all zones provided by both ZR-8630AV units to obtain control of the
shared source components (which are always connected to the Master). Also, any zone can issue system­wide commands (i.e. All Zones ON/OFF).

Sharing Source Components with Two ZR-8630AV Units

Two Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receivers (Figure 5) share the audio and video signals from the

source components. Connect the audio and video signals to both ZR-8630AV units. To make these connec­tions, RCA Y-adapters are acceptable for sharing audio signals, but sharing video signals requires a Niles
AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier.

Note: When sharing source components with a third ZR-8630AV (for an 18-zone system) or with a Home

Theater system, refer to Configuration 3.
The programming in the master ZR-8630AV accomplishes source-component control (Figure 6). Leave all Slave

ZR-8630AV units in the system unprogrammed except for tuner preset stations. Make all Flasher and Sync Input
connections for the shared source components to the Master ZR-8630AV. Keypad/Button commands and Zone
ON/OFF status are communicated to the Master ZR-8630AV through the System Expansion In/Out connec­tions, providing coordinated control of all source components.

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CONFIGURATION 3 – DISTRIBUTING SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO AND VIDEO SIGNALS

When sharing source components with three ZR-8630AV units (see Figure 6) or two ZR-8630AV units and a

Home Theater system (see Figure 7), each source—whether audio or video—requires a Niles AVDA-3
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An AVDA-3 can send video to a maximum of three destinations. If you install three ZR-8630AV units with an

integrated Home Theater Zone (refer to Figure 8), you may connect the cascade output on each AVDA-3 to the
third ZR-8630AV. If a video component has only one composite-video output, look for an S-video or component­video output (if applicable to the Home Theater). If a video component has two composite-video outlets, connect
one to the Home Theater and the other to an AVDA-3 for distribution to the three ZR-8630AV units. If neither of
those solutions yields suitable results, install two AVDA-3 units per video component.

Important Note: An AVDA-3 is required whenever you share source components with a Home Theater receiv-

er that shorts its audio inputs. (Some Home Theater receivers short their audio inputs when their power is off
or the input is not currently selected.)

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Home Theater Receiver

CONFIGURATION 4 – INTEGRATING AN IR-CONTROLLED HOME THEATER

An IR-controlled Home Theater surround-sound receiver can be integrated to share source components in a

system with the ZR-8630AV.

Distributing Audio and Video Signals

Connect the audio and video signals for the shared source components to both the ZR-8630AV and the Home

Theater receiver (Figure 8). To make these connections, RCA Y-adapters are acceptable for sharing audio sig­nals, but sharing video signals requires a Niles AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier.

Important Note: If the Home Theater Receiver has shorting audio inputs, use a Niles AVDA-3 Distribution

Amplifier in place of the RCA Y-adapters (refer to Figure 7).

Shared Source-Component Control

Connect the DATA output from the Home Theater IR repeater (Figure 8) to the IR Input of the ZR-8630AV. The

Home Theater IR remote control now can control the shared source components.
A 12V Sync signal from the Home Theater to the Home Theater Sync Input informs the ZR-8630AV about the

ON/OFF status of the Home Theater, enabling the ZR-8630AV to coordinate control of the shared source com­ponent's power ON/OFF.

Important Note: When issuing the source component’s actual IR commands from the Home Theater remote

control, all IR commands pass through to all source-component flasher outputs. Identical brand and model
source components cannot operate individually using these commands. (For more information on controlling
identical brand and model source components, refer to the Operational Overview on page 34.)

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Audio Cables with RCA Y-Adapters

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CONFIGURATION 5 – INTEGRATING A HOME THEATER USING AN INTELLICONTROL

®

A Home Theater system controlled by a Niles IntelliControl®can be integrated to share source components in

a system with the ZR-8630AV.

Distributing Audio and Video Signals

Connect the audio and video signals for the shared source components to both the ZR-8630AV and the Home

Theater receiver (Figure 8). To make these connections, RCA Y-adapters are acceptable for sharing audio sig­nals, but sharing video signals requires a Niles AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier.

Important Note: If the Home Theater Receiver has shorting audio inputs, use a Niles AVDA-3 Distribution

Amplifier in place of the RCA Y-adapters. (For more information, see Configuration 3.)

Shared Source-Component Control

Connect the flasher output from the IntelliControl®(Figure 9) to the IR Input of the ZR-8630AV. Now the

IntelliControl, programmed with Niles R-8 Remote IR commands, can automate and control the shared source
components. Teach Niles R-8 IR commands to the IntelliControl using the R-8 Remote. (See Programming
Overview for more details.)

A 12V Sync signal from the Home Theater to the Home Theater Sync Input informs the ZR-8630AV about the
ON/OFF status of the Home Theater, enabling the ZR-8630AV to coordinate control of the shared source com­ponent's power ON/OFF.

Important Note: When issuing the source component’s actual IR commands from the Home Theater remote

control, all IR commands pass through to all source-component flasher outputs. Identical brand and model
source components cannot operate individually using these commands. (For more information on controlling
identical brand and model source components, refer to the Operation Overview on page 34.)

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CONFIGURATION 6 – MULTIPLE MASTER KEYPAD MODULES IN A ZONE

You can expand the single zone of a Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver to contain multiple

Master Keypad Modules, providing control from many locations within the zone. Use a Niles IntelliPad

®

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Expander

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to connect multiple keypads in a single zone. By using two Expanders, you can include up to five

Master Keypad Modules in a single zone.

Within a zone, you can use Solo

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and/or Select™Master Keypad Modules in any combination. All connected key­pads in a zone work in tandem (i.e., all control the same zone and display the same Zone ON/OFF, Mute, and
Input Select Status), except that Solo

™

keypads cannot activate or display the status of sources 5, 6, 7, and 8

because they have only four Master Keys. Activation of these sources in a zone equipped with Solo

™

keypads

simultaneously lights up their Master Keys 3 and 4. In Figure 10, a Select

™

Master Keypad Module is installed on

each side of a bed.

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CONFIGURATION 7 – MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS IN A ZONE

You can set up a single zone of the ZR-8630AV to contain more than one listening area (i.e., an adjacent liv-

ing room and dining room). Choose this configuration when the speakers in the zone need not play at sepa­rate volume levels or be ON/OFF separately.

In Figure 11, speaker cable connects to the speaker outputs of Zone 3 and then parallel-connects to the
speakers in both the living room and dining room. Each area has a Master Keypad Module. Use a Niles
IntelliPad

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Ci Expander™to connect the two Master Keypad Modules in a single zone. All connected keypads
in a zone work in tandem (i.e., all control the same zone and display the same Zone ON/OFF, Mute, and Input
Select Status).

Within a zone, you can use Master Keypad Modules in any combination. All connected keypads in a zone work
in tandem (i.e., all control the same zone and display the same Zone ON/OFF, Mute, and Input Select Status),
except that Solo

™

and Solo™IR keypads cannot activate or display the status of sources 5, 6, 7, and 8 because they

have only four Master Keys. Activation of these sources in a zone equipped with Solo

™

or Solo™IR keypads simul-

taneously lights up their Master Keys 3 and 4.

You can add one or two pairs of 8-ohm speakers to a zone in this manner. For zones with more than two pairs
of speakers, an external amplifier is necessary.

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CONFIGURATION 8 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MORE POWER

To provide more power in a zone, use an external amplifier. An RCA preamplifier output connection for each

zone of the ZR-8630AV allows you to connect external amplifiers for zones requiring additional power.

In Figure 12, an external amplifier has been connected to zone 3. Using an amplifier with more than 30W per
channel provides the zone with more volume for listening in large rooms and outdoors.

Important Note: When using preamplifier outputs in this configuration for zones 4, 5, and 6, set the fixed/vari-

able switch in the variable position.

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CONFIGURATION 9 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS

You can set up a zone of the ZR-8630AV to contain more than one listening area by adding an external ampli-

fier (i.e., an adjacent living room and dining room area). Choose this configuration when the speakers in the
zone need not play at separate volume levels or be on/off separately.

In Figure 13, an external amplifier connects to Zone 3. This enables the zone to have an additional listening area
with its own dedicated amplifier. Now, with the internal amplifier of the ZR-8630AV dedicated to one listening
area and the external amplifier to the other, the speakers in both areas receive more power.

Important Note: When using preamplifier outputs in this configuration for zones 4, 5, and 6, set the fixed/vari-

able switch in the variable position.

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CONFIGURATION 10 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE ROOMS

The preamplifier output connectors on the ZR-8630AV for zones 4, 5 and 6 have a fixed/variable setting. Use

the fixed setting with an external amplifier to divide a zone into individual rooms using conventional Niles
impedance-matching volume controls.

In Figure 14, Zone 6 has been expanded into four rooms. Each room can be ON/OFF individually and be set
at a different volume level.

The speakers for the master bedroom connect to the internal zone amplifier of the ZR-8630AV. A Select

™

Master
Keypad Module in the master bedroom controls ON/OFF, source selection, and source operation for the entire
zone. However, the volume and mute buttons on the Select

™

Master Keypad Module affect only the speakers

in the master bedroom.
Impedance-magnifying volume controls allow individual control of the speakers connected to the external

zone amplifier in the master bathroom, the walk-in closet, and the terrace.

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Variable Speaker Output

CONFIGURATION 11 – SYSTEM PAGING AND EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM

For voice paging through the speakers in the listening zones (see Figure 15), a Paging Input connection on the rear panel

of the ZR-8630AV accepts the paging output signal of popular telephone systems. You can adjust the paging volume
level in the ZR-8630AV. (See Installation Settings on page 61 for more information.)

Use a Niles AVDA-3 (see Figure 16) when connecting a telephone system to more than one ZR-8630AV in
larger systems.

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