Niles Audio Stereo Receiver ZR 8630AVZR 8630AV User Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E

ZR-8630AV

MultiZone Audio/Video Receiver

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

AM/FM Receiver

B L E N D I N G T E C H N O L O G Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E^®

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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INTRODUCTION

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 home-

entertainment 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.

ZR-8630AV MultiZone Audio/Video Receiver

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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 connec-

tors 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 indi-

vidual keypads with IR commands, all IR commands are programmed and stored in the ZR-8630AV. The

IntelliPad 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 key-

pads 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 com-

ponents 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

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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.

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

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Modules can be combined with a Select Master Keypad Module in any or all zones. The Numeric (but not

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

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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.

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

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IR or Solo IR keypads or IR Sensors have been installed, the R-8 Remote provides system control from any-

where 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 speci-

fied 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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LED Zone ON/OFF Indicator

Zone Label Slots

T uner Controls

ZR-8630

Main Power Switch

Removable Programming Cover

Tuner Display

ZR-8630

RED LED GREEN LED

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

Sensor for Capturing

IR Commands

Zone All On/Page

Enable Switches

Programming Controls

and Indicators

DB-9 Computer

Interface

Audio

Inputs

Paging

Input

12V Sync

Inputs

H.T. Sync 12V Control

Input

Tuner Antenna

Inputs

Flasher Outputs

Input

Outputs

12V OUT

PAGE

ALL

System

Expansion

TUNER

THE

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.

30AV

Video Inputs

OUT

KEYPADS

EXPANSION

TUNERS

Keypad Inputs

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Designed and Engineered in the USA. Made in Malaysia.

FIXED

VARIABLE

FIXED

VARIABLE

FIXED

le Insulated

Individual Zone

Preamplifier Output

Removable

Speaker Connector

Fixed/Variabl e Preamplifier

Adjustment Switch

Removable

Power Cord Socket

Zoned Video

Outputs

Figure 1

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LED Zone ON/OFF Indicators

Flasher Outputs

Provide individual ON/OFF indication for each zone.

Six 3.5mm jacks provide an output connection for

™

IRC-2P MicroFlashers , one for each connected source

component. A seventh output labeled ALL is designed for

the IRC-1P High-Output IR Flasher.

Zone Label Slots

Coined slot for placing included zone labels for easy

identification.

IR Input

Tuner Controls

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.

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

selection buttons.

Tuner Display

12V Control Outputs

Displays the most recent tuner selected manually on the

front panel. Then that tuner displays the most recent sta-

tion selected on that tuner. Also shown is the reception

mode (mono or stereo).

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.

Removable Programming Cover

Conceals installer-only programming controls.

Main Power Switch

Turns the main power to the receiver ON and OFF.

Tuner Antenna Inputs

Note: Equipment is not completely disconnected from the Dual female coaxial F-connectors and spring-loaded,

main power source when power switch is in the OFF position. bare-wire jacks provide connections for the included

AM and FM antennas, or external antennas.

Sensor for IR Capture

IR sensor captures IR commands that control the con- Audio Inputs

nected source components.

Six pairs of stereo RCA jacks provide input connections

for source components.

Programming Controls and Indicators

Push buttons and LED prompts for system and IR pro- Video Inputs

gramming.

Six RCA jacks provide composite video input connections

for the distribution of audio/video source components.

Zone ALL ON/PAGE Enable Switches

Individual DIP switches enable or disable system-wide Video Outputs

All ON commands and the paging feature.

Six RCA jacks provide zoned output connections for TVs

and video displays.

DB-9 Computer Interface

Connects a laptop computer to back up and download pro- Individual Zone Preamplifier Outputs

gram configurations using ZR Source Library and Archiving Six pairs of stereo RCA jacks provide output connections

Software.

for external amplifiers used instead of, or in conjunction

with, the built-in ZR-8630AV amplifiers.

Sync Inputs

Video Inputs and Voltage Sync Inputs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Fixed/Variable Preamplifier-Output Adjustment Switch

detect when a source component is ON/OFF for reliable sys- Two-position switches for zones 4, 5, and 6 set

tem activation. The HT mini-plug Sync Input senses voltage the individual preamplifier outputs to a variable or a

for determining the ON/OFF status of a Home Theater sys- fixed signal.

tem that shares source components with the ZR-8630AV.

Removable Speaker Connector

Paging Input

Niles’ patented no-strip speaker connector provides con-

A mono RCA input accepts a paging signal from a tele- nection to speakers in the listening zones.

phone system.

Removable Power Cord

An IEC removable power cord provides easy handling dur-

Keypad Inputs

Six female RJ-45 jacks for connecting Master Keypad ing installation.

Modules.

System Expansion

Two female RJ-45 jacks for connecting multiple receivers

together in larger multi-zone systems.

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INCLUDED

Zone OFF Button

Zone Volume Buttons

Function Buttons

Zone Mute Button

Source Buttons

Figure 2

Source Buttons

Zone Mute Button

Tap any of these buttons once to turn on the zone and Tap this button once to mute the sound in a zone, or

select a source component. Press and hold these but- to restore the sound in a muted zone.

tons to turn on all enabled zones and select the same

Function Buttons

source component in all zones.

Press and hold these buttons to issue the individual IR

commands programmed to control the selected

Zone OFF Button

Tap this button once to turn OFF your specific zone. source components.

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.

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Function Keys

Master Keys

Zone Off Key

Mute Key

Zone Volume Key

Select™ Master

Keypad Module

Transport™ Accessory

Keypad Module

Numeric ™ Accessory

Keypad Module

Master Keys

Function Keys

Zone Off Keys

Mute Key

Zone Volume Key

Solo™ Master

Keypad Module

Figure 3

™

NOTE: Select and Solo Master Keypad Modules Volume Keys

with an integrated IR sensor are available. They Press and hold these to raise or lower the volume in

accept IR commands from the Niles R-8 Remote.

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

Master Keys

Zone Mute Key

Tap any of these keys once to turn on the zone and Tap this key once to mute the sound in a zone, or to

select a source component. Press and hold these keys restore the sound in a muted zone.

to turn on all enabled zones and select the same source

Function Keys

component in all zones.

Press and hold these keys to issue the individual IR

commands programmed to control the connected

Zone OFF Key

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

and hold to turn OFF all zones.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

CONFIGURATION 1 - SIX ZONES

Source Components

AUDIO

DIGITAL

CD CHANGER

DVD

AUDIO VIDEO

DIGITAL

DSS

PHONE

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

AC Power Cord

AUDIO

DIGITAL

CD CHANGER

DVD

Switched

AC Outlet

Niles

AC-3

AUDIO VIDEO

DIGITAL

Unswitched

AC Outlet

12V Trigger

DSS

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

PHONE

Niles IRC-2P

MicroFlashers

Audio Cables

PAGE

ZONE

Speaker Cables

Speakers

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

ZONE 5

ZONE 6

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

ZONE 5

ZONE 6

Keypads

Figure 4

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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 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 and/or Transport Accessory

Keypad Modules and a separate IR sensor. Jumper cables (included) connect the Accessory Keypad Modules and sep-

arate 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 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 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 and Select IR Master Keypad Module

™

can mate with an optional Transport and/or Numeric Accessory Keypad Module. The Solo and Solo IR can

™

mate with the Numeric 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. Wide-

bandwidth sensors work with the R-8 and factory remotes from a wide variety of source components. For sep-

arate 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

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.)

Source Components

AC Power Cord

AUDIO

DIGITAL

CD CHANGER

DSS

Switched

AC Outlet

Niles

AC-3

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

PHONE

Niles IRC-2P

MicroFlashers

Unswitched

AC Outlet

12V Trigger

Audio Cables

PAGE

TUNER

Niles AVDA-3

Distribution Amplifier

Designated

Audio Cables with

RCA Y Adapters

as the Master

Four Pair Twisted Cable

PAGE

FLASHER OUT

TUNER

ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

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.

Miami, Florida USA

Designated

as Slave #1

Figure 5

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 system-

wide 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 connec-

tions, 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 connec-

tions, 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

Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier.

Source Components

AUDIO

DIGITAL

CD CHANGER

DSS

Niles AVDA-3

Distribution Amplifier

Niles IRC-2P

MicroFlashers

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

PHONE

PAGE

Designated

as the Master

Four-Pair Twisted Cable

AUDIO INPUT

12V OUT

Miami, Florida USA

Designated

as Slave #1

12V OUT

PAGE

MAIN

ALL

FLASHER OUT

TUNER

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.

Miami, Florida USA

Designated

as Slave #2

Figure 6

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

CONFIGURATION 3 – DISTRIBUTING SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO AND VIDEO SIGNALS

Source Components

AUDIO

DIGITAL

CD CHANGER

DSS

Niles AVDA-3

Distribution Amplifier

Niles IRC-2P

MicroFlashers

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

PHONE

PAGE

TUNER

Designated

as the Master

Four Pair Twisted Cable

PAGE

TUNER

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

FRONT

SURROUND

Miami, Florida USA

DSS

Video 1

Video 2

CENTER

Designated

as Slave #1

Home Theater Receiver

Figure 7

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 component-

video 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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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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.

Audio Cables with RCA Y-Adapters

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

FRONT

REAR

DSS

Video 1

Video 2

CENTER

12V

D.C.

Source Components

Home Theater Receiver

Plugged into

Switched

AC outlet

AUDIO

DIGITAL

CD CHANGER

DSS

Niles AVDA-3

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

PHONE

Distribution Amplifier

Niles IRC-2P

MicroFlashers

Niles IR Sensor

located in

Home Theater

Niles

IRP2+

PAGE

TUNER

Plugged into

Unswitched

AC outlet

12V

D.C.

Figure 8

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 sig-

nals, 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 com-

ponent'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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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.

Audio Cables with RCA Y-Adapters

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

FRONT

REAR

DSS

Video 1

Video 2

CENTER

12V

D.C.

Source Components

Home Theater Receiver

Plugged into

Switched

AC outlet

AUDIO

DIGITAL

CD CHANGER

DSS

Niles AVDA-3

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

PHONE

Distribution Amplifier

Niles IRC-2P

MicroFlashers

IntelliControl^®MSU

H.T. Sync Input

AUDIO INPUT

12V OUT

PAGE

TUNER

2V Output

Niles Audio Corporation

Miami, Florida USA

Figure 9

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 sig-

nals, 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 com-

ponent'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 Ci

™

Expander 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.

IntelliPad^®Ci Expander^™

Unswitched

AC Outlet

Power

Supply

Four-Pair

Twisted Cable

PAGE

TUNER

Four-Pair

Twisted Cable

Keypads

Two-Conductor

Speaker Cable

Bed

ZONE 3

(Bedroom)

Speakers

Figure 10

™

Within a zone, you can use Solo and/or Select Master Keypad Modules in any combination. All connected key-

pads 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 sepa-

rate volume levels or be ON/OFF separately.

Niles

IntelliPad^®Ci Expander^™

Unswitched

AC Outlet

Power

Supply

Four-Pair

Twisted Cable

PAGE

TUNER

Four-Pair

Twisted Cable

Keypads

Two-Conductor

Speaker Cable

ZONE 3

(Living / Dining Room)

Living Room

Dining Room

Speakers

Figure 11

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 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.

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RCA Audio Cables

Four-Pair Twisted Cable

Niles SI-2

Two-Conductor

Speaker Cable

Speakers

Keypad

ZONE 3

Figure 12

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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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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.

Niles

Ci Expander

Unswitched

AC Outlet

Power

Supply

Four-Pair

Twisted Cable

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Four-Pair

Twisted Cable

RCA Audio Cables

Niles SI-245

Two-Conductor

Speaker Cable

Speakers

Living Room

Dining Room

ZONE 3

(Living / Dining Room)

Keypads

Figure 13

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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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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.

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Walk-In Closet

Terrace

Speaker Cable

Wired in

Parallel

Niles SI-245

ZONE 6

RCA Audio Cables

Keypad Connections

12V OUT

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Preamplifier set

to Fixed Mode

Variable Speaker Output

Figure 14

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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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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.)

System

Telephones

Telephone

Control Unit

PAGE OUTPUT

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Figure 15

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

larger systems.

System

Telephones

Telephone

Control Unit

PAGE OUTPUT

Niles AVDA-3

Distribution Amplifier

Figure 16

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

CONFIGURATION 12 – IR REPEATING FOR CONTROL OF LOCAL COMPONENTS

You can integrate an IR Repeating System into a room connected to the Niles ZR-8630AV (see Figure 17). This

enables a single IR Sensor (installed in that room) to control local components with a hand-held IR remote control.

In Figure 17, a Niles IR Sensor connects to a Niles IRP-6+ for control of local components, and to a Niles

ZR-8630AV for control of distributed components. When the local system is activated, a Niles SPK-1 Automated

Speaker Level A-B Switcher switches the front speakers in the master bedroom from the ZR-8630AV distributed-

sound system to the local surround-sound receiver system.

Zone 6 – Master Bedroom

Center

Niles SPK-1

Left

Front

Right

Front

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

FRONT

REAR

DVD

Video

Rear

Speakers

CENTER

Video

12V

D.C.

Plugged into

Switched AC outlet

DVD

Niles Keypads / IR Sensor

AUDIO VIDEO

DIGITAL

DSS

PHONE

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

Niles IRP-6+

Unswitched

AC Outlet

Power

Supply

Distributed Equipment Location

AUDIO INPUT

SYNC IN

12V OUT

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ZONE

ALL

GND

FLASHER OUT

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.

TUNER

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

MODEL

ZR-8630AV

VIDEO INPUTS

ZONE VIDEO OUTPUTS

OUT

KEYPADS

EXPANSION

TUNERS

Niles Audio Corporation

Miami, Florida USA

Designed and Engineered in the USA. Made in Malaysia.

FIXED

VARIABLE

FIXED

VARIABLE

FIXED

VARIABLE

Double Insulated

When servicing use only

identical replacement parts.

600 Watts Max.

CAUTION: Refer to the operations guide if less than 8Ω.

ZONE

8Ω

(4Ω min.)

CLASS II WIRING

Figure 17

Important Note: This configuration does not support the use of an identical brand and type component in both

the local and the distributed system (i.e., a Sony CD player in both systems). Individual operation of identical

components may not be possible. To prevent IR feedback when using this configuration, you may need the IR

™

blockers included with Niles IRC-2 MicroSensors .

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COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY

Infrared Command Compatibility

To determine the compatibility of various equipment brands with the ZR-8630AV, Niles engineers conducted IR

control tests on typical A/V source components (i.e., CD, DVD, DSS, cable boxes, etc.) from each brand. All

brands listed below passed the test.

Adcom

APEX

B&K

Denon

Echo Star

Escient

Go Video

Harman Kardon

Hitachi

JVC

Kenwood

Krell

Lexicon

Lightolier

Magnavox

Marantz

McIntosh

Meridian

Mitsubishi

Motorola

NAD Electronics

Nakamichi

Niles

Rotel

Samsung

Scientific Atlanta

Sharp

Sherwood

Sony

Technics

Toshiba

Yamaha

Zenith

Onkyo

Panasonic

Parasound

Philips

Pioneer

RCA

Hughes

Important Note: Use this list only as a starting point. All components for every brand listed were not available

at the time of testing. To avoid unforeseen incompatibilities, Niles recommends always testing components you

have not yet used with a ZR-8630AV before specifying them in your installation.

Testing for a Possible IR Command Conflict

™

When using a Niles IRC-1P FloodFlasher, in rare instances the same IR command will operate more than one

source component. This prevents the proper operation of another IR-controlled component when the two are

installed in the same system because pressing a single remote button causes both components to respond.

Although this situation is rare, you should test first to see how components interact when you work with unfa-

miliar equipment or two products that you have never combined in the same system.

To test for such a conflict, take all the remotes in the system (following the example above with six components,

you would need to test all six remotes) and issue every command you intend to program in the keypads. Expose

all components to each command, and ensure that only the appropriate component responds.

Solving the IR Command Conflict if Present

Remember that conflicts of this nature are rare. However, if you find yourself in this situation, contact the man-

ufacturer to ask if they are aware of the problem and if they have a solution. Perhaps they now have a differ-

ent remote or a chip upgrade for the product.

™

If the manufacturer does not have a solution, try to resolve the problem by using a Niles IRC-2P MicroFlasher

™

instead of IRC-1P FloodFlasher. In cases where neither solution works, advise the client of the situation and

explain that you need to substitute another component.

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SOURCE POWER SYNCHRONIZATION

WHAT IS SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION?

The ZR-8630AV has been designed to keep track of the ON/OFF condition of the six source components connect-

ed to the system. This allows automation of source components that use the same IR command for ON and OFF.

For this feature to function as designed, you need synchronization (sync) between the ZR-8630AV and source

components that use the same IR command for ON and OFF. This assures the users of the system that the ZR-

8630AV will always issue power commands correctly when they press a Master Key or the Off Key.

Source Components with Separate ON/OFF IR Commands

Synchronization is not required for source components that respond to separate ON and OFF IR commands.

When power commands are programmed as separate ON and OFF, the ZR-8630AV will issue ON commands

only if sync is not present. Separate OFF commands for source components always are issued when the last

zone turns OFF, regardless of sync status.

Source Components with “Latching Power”

Some source components, such as CD players and tape decks, usually plug into the switched AC outlet of the

preamplifier/receiver with which they are installed. These components turn ON as soon as they have power

on their AC cord, which occurs when the system’s receiver/preamplifier turns ON. In other words, they “latch”

into an ON or OFF state. Because they don’t need an IR command to turn ON or OFF, they don’t need indi-

vidual synchronization.

Since the ZR-8630AV does not provide a switched AC outlet, the 12V Control Output connected to a voltage-

triggered AC power strip (i.e., Niles AC-3) provides perfect control of latching source components. (See

Configuration 1 in the Systems Configurations section of this manual for more information.)

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SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION

CHOOSING A SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD

Once you establish that all source components in the system have compatible IR commands, the next step is

to choose the appropriate sync method for each component.

There are two ways to detect when a component is ON or OFF: Video or Voltage Sync.

DSS

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

PHONE

Video Input

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Figure 18

Video Sync

Video Sync is the easiest and most reliable method of synchronization. Most video sources have a video out-

put active only when the device is ON. This type of video output provides an excellent method for component

synchronization. The ZR-8630AV has six composite video inputs that include video sync.

Important Note: Some components have a constantly live video signal at the their video output even when the

source component is turned off. Conversely, some source components do not have a constantly live video signal

at their video output even when they are on. Any source component that has either of these attributes cannot use

video sync reliably. You must use voltage sync (see next section of the this manual) or learn discrete on and off IR

commands to automate the power of such source components.

When using voltage sync with a source component that has a video output as described in the previous paragraph,

you must turn off the video sync. For instructions, see page 62.

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SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION

Voltage Sync

Voltage Sync also is reliable if you choose and implement it correctly. The voltage sync inputs can detect the

control out voltage from a Niles signal-sensing product interfaced to the source component.

Obtaining Voltage Sync

Current Sensing

Current Sensing synchronizes a component by detecting the changes in the AC power draw that occurs with a

componentwhen it turns ON and OFF.

AUDIO

DIGITAL

CD CHANGER

Back

Front

Niles APC-2

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Figure 19

In Figure 19, when a CD changer is turned ON, a Niles APC-2 Current Sensing Switch senses the variation in

power consumption and outputs a 12V DC signal. The synchronized CD changer’s AC power plug connects to

the current-sensing outlet on the APC-2. The APC-2’s 12V DC output connects to the ZR-8630AV unit’s 12V Sync

Input dedicated to the CD changer using a Niles 10’ accessory cable with bare wire to mini-plug (FG00724, see

Accessories for more details).

The Niles APC-2 requires a minimum change of 30W for reliable current sensing. If the component does not

have a 30W change in current draw when turning ON (i.e., DSS receivers and most VCRs and CD players),

consider the last method, Light Sensing.

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SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION

Light Sensing

Using a light sensor (LS-1) to synchronize your components is usually your last choice, simply because the other

choices are more reliable. The Niles LS-1 Light Sensor can synchronize a component by sensing changes in light.

The 12V output of the LS-1 connects to the ZR-8630AV unit’s 12V Sync Input dedicated for that component. This

connection requires a mini-plug to RCA adapter. (See Connections for more information.)

Light Sensing Probe

placed over an LED

Audio Out

DSS

Unswitched

AC Outlet

Niles LS-1

Power Supply

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Figure 20

In Figure 20, a Niles LS-1 Light Sensor senses changes in brightness of a DSS’s front-panel LED and outputs

a 12V DC signal when the LED is brightest. A blocking cover prevents ambient light from falsely triggering

the LS-1.

An unused optical digital output located on the rear panel of a digital source component also can provide a

light source for sync using the LS-1.

SOURCE AND HOME THEATER SYNC STATUS

The LEDs in the hidden programming panel display sync status (the presence or absence of a valid sync signal)

of source components and the Home Theater associated with the Master ZR-8630AV. These LEDs illuminate

only while the ZR-8630AV receives a valid sync signal during normal operation mode. (See table on page 33.)

Use these status LEDs during system troubleshooting. If the synchronization is correct, manually turning

ON/OFF synchronized source components and the integrated Home Theater will turn ON/OFF the respective

component’s status LED.

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SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION

LED Sync Status

LED

Source

Red

Green

Yellow

If Home Theater has sync

1/2 (Tuner LED)

3/4

5/6

7/8

3 has sync

4 has sync

3 & 4 have sync

5 has sync

6 has sync

5 & 6 have sync

7 has sync

8 has sync

7 & 8 have sync

Source-power sync ensures that a source component always turns ON when users need it on and that all the

components turn OFF when users turn the system off.

Source Components that Require Power Synchronization

Source components that use the same IR command for ON and OFF need to be synchronized. The power but-

ton for these source components sends the same IR command to turn the source components ON if they are

OFF, and to turn them OFF if they are ON. Synchronizing these source components with the ZR-8630AV is nec-

essary so it knows not to send an ON command if the source components already are ON. (If it did, the source

components would turn OFF, which is not the desired result.) Conversely, synchronization keeps the ZR-8630AV

from issuing a “power” command when the OFF Key is pressed, if the source components are already OFF.

The ZR-8630AV has six Sync Inputs—one for each of the source components. It allows synchronization by means of

voltage and video signals. (See Choosing a Synchronization Method on page 30 for more information on how to syn-

chronize components.)

Source Components that Do Not Require Synchronization

Two types of components do not require synchronization: those with separate ON and OFF IR commands, and

those with “latching power.”

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

MASTER KEYS/SOURCE BUTTONS

The Master Keys available on the Select and Solo Master Keypad Modules and the Source Buttons on the

hand-held R-8 Remote (Figure 21) provide “one-touch activation” of the ZR-8630AV and source components.

™

The Master Keys on the Master Keypad Modules are equipped with backlighting LEDs for indicating Zone

ON/OFF, Zone Mute, and Zone Input Selection status.

™

The Source Buttons on the R-8 Remote correspond to the Master Keys on the Select Master Keypad Module

(Master Key 1 = Tuner 1, Master Key 2 = Tuner 2, Master Key 3 = Source Button 3, Master Key 4 = Source

Button 4, etc.).

Master Keys on the Solo™

Master Keypad Module

Master Keys on the Select

Master Keypad Module

™

Master Key #1

Master Key #3

Master Key #2

Master Key #4

Master Key #1

Master Key #2

Master Key #3

Master Key #5

Master Key #4

Master Key #6

Master Key #7

Master Key #8

Source Buttons on the

hand-held R-8 Remote

Figure 21

The eight available Master Keys and their corresponding Source Buttons are individually programmable. Once

™

programmed, they operate the system identically in each zone. Master Keys 1 through 4 on the Select and

™

Solo Master Keypad Modules should be labeled the same in each zone.

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

Master Key/Source Button Events

When you press a Master Key on a Master Keypad Module or a Source Button on the hand-held R-8 Remote, as

many as four events occur.

The first two events are factory-programmed: Event 1 activates the zone in which you are located. Event 2 selects

the proper source input corresponding to the Master Key or Source Button you press (1 = Tuner 1, 2 = Tuner 2,

3 = Input 3, 4 = Input 4, etc.).

Two installer-programmable events are available for Master Keys and Source Buttons 3 through 8: Event 3 is the

Source ON Event, and Event 4 is the Sequence Event.

Because no power command is required for the internal tuners of the ZR-8630AV, Master Keys 1 and 2 and the

Tuner Source Buttons are programmable only with the Sequence Event.

Master Key/

Source Button

Event 1

(Zone ON)

Event 2

(Input)

Event 3

(Source ON)

Event 4

(Sequence)

Master Key 1 or

Turns Zone On

Selects Tuner 1

Not Available

Installer Programmed

(Factory Programmed) (Factory Programmed)

Tuner 1 Source Button

Master Key 2 or

Tuner 2 Source Button

Turns Zone On

(Factory Programmed) (Factory Programmed)

Selects Tuner 2

Master Key 3 or

Source Button 3

Turns Zone On

Selects Input 3

Installer Programmed Installer Programmed

(Factory Programmed) (Factory Programmed)

Master Key 4 or

Source Button 4

Turns Zone On

(Factory Programmed) (Factory Programmed)

Selects Input 4

Selects Input 5

Turns Zone On

(Factory Programmed)

Master Key 5 or

Source Button 5

(Factory

Programmed

Master Key 6 or

Source Button 6

Turns Zone On

(Factory Programmed) (Factory Programmed)

Selects Input 6

Master Key 7 or

Source Button 7

Turns Zone On

(Factory Programmed) (Factory Programmed)

Selects Input 7

Master Key 8 or

Source Button 8

Turns Zone On

(Factory Programmed) (Factory Programmed)

Selects Input 8

Event 1

Event 3

Pressing a Master Key or a Source Button turns a ZONE ON. Pressing a Master Key/Source Button turns ON IR-

Pressing and holding a Master Key/Source Button turns all activated source components (i.e., DSS, VCR). The Source

zones on to that source. (The zone must be enabled with a ON event occurs only for Master Keys/Source Buttons 3

DIP switch. See Installation Settings for more details.) When through 8. Power commands for each Master Key/Source

a zone is on, the selected Master Key illuminates green.

Button are programmed individually and occur condition-

ally, synchronized by the corresponding sync inputs.

Event 2

Pressing or pressing and holding a Master Key/Source Button

Event 4

selects the proper input programmed for that Master This event is executed last. The sequence typically includes

Key/Source Button. The internal tuner 1 is the source for play, group, file, or channel commands for an associated

Master Key 1 on the Master Keypad Modules and the Tuner source component. You can program the sequence for

1 Source Button on the R-8 Remote. The internal tuner 2 is Master Keys/Source Buttons 3 through 8 with the IR com-

the source for Master Key 2 on the Master Keypad Modules mands taught to their respective function keys, and with pro-

and the Tuner 2 Source Button on the R-8 Remote. Master grammed time delays. You can program the sequences for

Keys/Source Buttons 3 through 8 are for the corresponding the Tuner Source Keys with the tuners’ direct access or pre-

external audio inputs.

set access commands. (Source-in-Use Indication affects this

event. See page 45.)

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

MASTER KEY/SOURCE BUTTON OPERATION

The Master Key/Source Buttons have two methods for operating the system:

Single-Zone Operation

A single tap of a Master Key/Source Button in a zone turns that zone turns ON, and illuminates its Master Key

GREEN. A zone turns ON to its last volume setting, unless you program a maximum turn ON volume into the

ZR-8630AV. (See Installation Settings for more information.)

System-Wide Operation

A press and hold of a Master Key/Source Button in any zone turns on all zones set to ALL ON/PAGE enabled. (You

can enable or disable this setting individually for each zone on front-panel programming DIP switches.) All zones

enabled for ALL ON/PAGE select the source associated with the Master Key/Source Button that you pressed and

held, and that same Master Key LED illuminates GREEN on all enabled keypads. You may adjust the ALL ON vol-

ume in the ZR-8630AV. (See Installation Settings for more information.)

Note: In a system with multiple ZR-8630AV units, selecting a radio station in one zone with a press and hold of

the Tuner 1 Master Key (Master Key #1) or the Tuner 2 Master Key (Master Key #2) automatically selects that sta-

tion in all zones

OFF KEY/BUTTON

™

The OFF Key on the Select and Solo Master Keypad Modules and the OFF Button on the hand-held R-8

Remote provide “one-touch” system deactivation. When you finish listening or watching in a zone, a single

press of the OFF Key/Button deactivates the zone.

OFF Button on the

hand-held R-8 Remote

OFF Key on the Select ™

Master Keypad Module

OFF Key on the Solo™

Master Keypad Module

Figure 22

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

OFF Key Events

Whenever you press the OFF Key/Button, any zone or zones that are on will turn OFF.

In addition, if the zone turning OFF was the last zone ON in the system (including the Home Theater Zone

sharing source components), pressing the OFF Key/Button also turns OFF the source components. This event

requires no programming. It deactivates the source components by reversing the programming for the Master

Key Source ON events.

Master Key/

Source Button

Event 1

(Zone OFF)

Event 2

(Source OFF)

Factory

Programmed

Automatically

OFF Key

The Zone OFF Event is factory programmed. The Source OFF Event is

automatically programmed to reverse the programming of the Master

Key/Source Buttons that turn the source components ON.

IR com-

mands are issued conditionally based on system and component

power synchronization and the ON/OFF status of other zones in the

system and the Home Theater.

OFF KEY/BUTTON OPERATION

The OFF Key/Button has two methods of operation.

Single-Zone OFF

Tap the OFF Key/Button once in a zone that is ON to turn the zone OFF. The Master Key LED that was illumi-

nated turns OFF.

System-Wide OFF

Press and hold the OFF Key/Button to turn all zones OFF. All Master Key LEDs in all zones turn OFF.

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VOLUME KEYS/BUTTONS

™

The Volume Keys on the Select and Solo Master Keypad Modules and the Volume Buttons on the hand-held

R-8 Remote adjusts the volume for individual zones.

Volume Buttons

on the hand-held

R-8 Remote

Volume Keys on the Select™

Master Keypad Module

Volume Keys on the Solo™

Master Keypad Module

Figure 23

Volume Keys/Buttons Operation

To raise or lower the speaker output and the preamplifier output for the zone in which you are located, press

the Volume + or the Volume - Keys/Buttons (The volume keys/buttons don’t affect zone preamplifier outputs

set to the fixed output mode. See Installation Settings, page 61.)

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

MUTE KEY/BUTTON

™

The Mute Key on the Select and Solo Master Keypad Modules and the Mute Button on the hand-held R-8

Remote MUTE or UNMUTE the sound in an individual zone.

Mute Button on

on the hand-held

R-8 Remote

Mute Key on the Select ™

Master Keypad Module

Mute Key on the Solo™

Master Keypad Module

Figure 24

Mute Key/Button Operation

In a zone using the speaker output or the preamplifier output set to variable, pressing the Mute Key/Button

mutes and unmutes the sound for that zone only. The ZR-8630AV still considers a MUTED zone to be ON. and

does not turn off the source component. The Master Key for the selected source lights GREEN while the zone

is ON and unmuted, and RED while the zone is ON and MUTED. If a zone has more than one Master Keypad

Module installed using an Expander, all Master Keypads in that zone indicate identical system status (i.e., Zone

ON/OFF, Zone Mute, and Zone Input Selection status), and operate the zone in tandem.

Important Note: The MUTE command only affects the preamplifier output for a zone set to fixed output mode

when one zone is on and either of the tuners is on. (Zones 4, 5, and 6 can be set to fixed output mode.)

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

FUNCTION KEYS/BUTTONS

™

The Solo Master Keypad Module, the Numeric and Transport Accessory Keypad Modules, and the hand-held

R-8 Remote include various function keys for control of the built-in tuners and the connected source compo-

nents. Figure 25 illustrates the function keys available for each of the control devices.

Function Keys on the Solo ™ Master Keypad

Module and the Numeric™ and Tr ansport™

Accessory Modules; and Function Buttons

on the hand-held R-8 Remote

Figure 25

Function Key/Button Operation for Connected Source Components

When you press the Master Key/Source Button for a source component, the ZR-8630AV activates a zone and

selects that source component. The individual function keys/buttons in that zone then issue the IR commands

that have been programmed for the source component you selected.

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

Function Key/Button Operation for the Built-in Tuners

The commands for operation of the built-in tuners from the function keys/buttons are pre-programmed.

Figure 26 depicts the available commands for the tuners, their function key/button location, and a description

of how they control the tuners.

Pre-Programmed Tuner Commands

Figure 26

Key/Button

Command

AM/FM

Shifts tuning band between AM and FM

Arrow Up

Arrow Down

Next Preset

Last Preset

Scrolls the preset stations, 10 AM and 10 FM

Arrow Right

Arrow Left

Seek Up

Seek Down

Next Preset

Last Preset

Next tunable station is selected in the currently

chosen tuning band, AM or FM

Surf +

Scrolls the preset stations, 10 AM and 10 FM

Surf -

Direct access to AM and FM

Number commands for accessing stations directly

or by preset number

Fav

Last Preset

Next Preset

Preset Call

Scrolls the preset stations, 10 AM and 10 FM

Enables number commands to call preset stations

When you select a Tuner Master Key/Source Button in a zone, the pre-programmed tuner commands

become available from their designated Function Keys/Buttons. You can access radio stations from pre-set

memory, or directly.

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

FRONT-PANEL TUNER OPERATION

Tuner Display

Preset Buttons

Station

Scan Buttons

Tuner

Select Button

Frequency Indicator

Stereo Indicator

Band Indicator

Figure 27

Tuner Display

When you press the Tuner Select button, the green Tuner Window displays the selected tuner and band

(FM 1, AM 1, FM 2, or AM 2). After three seconds, the Tuner Window displays the station frequency and

band (AM or FM). If the tuner is receiving a stereo signal, the Stereo Indicator appears. To view tuner/band

information while the frequency indicator display is on, tap the Tuner Select button once to revert to the tuner

and band display.

Tuner Select Button

Use the Tuner Select button to cycle through the two tuners’ AM and FM bands in the following sequence:

FM 1, AM 1, FM 2, AM 2, and return to FM 1.

Station Scan Buttons

A single tap of the Station Scan buttons changes the tuner by one frequency step. Keep tapping the Station Scan

buttons to search the selected tuner and band for the next tunable station (+ searches upward in frequency, –

searches downward in frequency).

Preset Buttons

The Preset buttons are used to store preset stations in the memory. (Refer to Tuner Preset Programming Steps for

more details.) Also, they call up memorized preset stations with a single tap (supports 10 presets for the AM band

and 10 for the FM band on each tuner, for a total of 40 presets).

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

IDENTICAL SOURCE COMPONENTS

The ZR-8630AV provides individual control of identical source components (i.e., two DSS receivers of the same

brand and model) by routing the individual source component IR commands with which it has been pro-

grammed to specific Flasher Outputs. These programmed IR commands go to the individual Flasher Outputs

based on the source components for which they were programmed. The table below designates where IR com-

mands go when a zone is selected to one of the six source components.

FLASHER OUTPUTS

Selected

Source

Flasher Flasher Flasher Flasher Flasher Flasher Flasher

ALL

Source 3

Source 4

Source 5

Source 6

Source 7

Source 8

Important Note: Operation of an identical source component is not possible using its actual IR commands in

a zone installed with an IR Sensor (i.e., using the source component’s original remote control or a learning

remote control programmed with these IR commands). Identical source components can be operated from a

™

zone with a Select IR or Solo IR, or an external IR Sensor using Niles hand-held R-8 Remote IR commands.

(See Programming Overview, page 53, for more information.)

SHARED SOURCE COMPONENTS

Source components (i.e., DVD player, CD changer, DSS receiver) used with a ZR-8630AV, can be “shared”

with multiple ZR-8630AV units and/or a Home Theater system. (Refer to System Configurations 2, 3, 4, and 5

for more details.) The ZR-8630AV provides coordinated control of these “shared” source components from all

zones of all ZR-8630AV units and the Home Theater.

A source component in a ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone System is considered “shared” when its audio

or video signal connect to more than one ZR-8630AV, or to a ZR-8630AV and a Home Theater system. (Refer

to System Configuration 2 and System Configuration 3 for more details.)

OPERATING A SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE ZR-8630AV UNITS

Operating a system with multiple ZR-8630AV units is the same as operating a system with only one

™

ZR-8630AV. Select or Solo Master Keypad Modules in each zone independently operate the zone to which

they are dedicated (i.e., zone ON/OFF, Volume Up/Down, Mute). When a user in a zone from any ZR-8630AV

presses a key/button, the programmed ZR-8630AV issues the IR commands required for the shared source com-

ponents (i.e., Power ON/OFF, Play, Stop, and Channel Up). See the Programming Section of this manual for

specific details on programming.

Important Note: The built-in AM/FM tuners in each of the ZR-8630AV units are not “sharable” between each

other or with the Home Theater. The six zones provided by each of the ZR-8630AV units listen to and control their

own built-in AM/FM tuners. (See the Programming section of this manual for more details on tuner programming.)

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

OPERATING A SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH A HOME THEATER

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

User operation from the zones provided by ZR-8630AV units are not affected when integrating a Home

™

Theater to share source components. (See System Configurations 4 and 5.) Select and Solo Master Keypad

Modules in each zone independently operate the zone to which they are dedicated (i.e., Zone ON/OFF,

Volume Up/Down, Mute). When a user in a zone from any ZR-8630AV presses a key/button, the pro-

grammed ZR-8630AV issues the IR commands required for the shared source components (i.e., Power

ON/OFF, Play, Stop, and Channel Up). See the Programming Section of this manual for specific details on

programming.

Operation from the Home Theater Zone

A Home Theater can be integrated to share source components with a ZR-8630AV using one of three meth-

ods. How the Home Theater will operate depends on which method is chosen. The three methods of inte-

gration are listed below, along with a description of the Home Theater operation they provide.

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

The Home Theater IR Remote (programmed with the actual IR commands of the shared source com-

ponents) sends IR commands to the shared source components through the IR Input on the rear panel

of the ZR-8630AV. This gives control of the shared source components to users in the Home Theater. All

IR commands for shared source components pass through to all seven of the Flasher Outputs on the rear

panel of the ZR-8630AV. Only discrete power ON and transport commands for the shared source com-

ponents should be issued.

Important Note: Because all of the actual IR commands for shared components pass through to all seven

of the Flasher Outputs simultaneously, this method cannot operate identical source components indi-

vidually. Also, when using this method, reliable activation of shared source components that use a sin-

gle IR command for power ON/OFF is not possible. (Refer to Method 2 for operating identical shared

source components and components with a single IR command for power ON/OFF.)

When the Home Theater turns ON, it provides a 12V Status signal connected to the Home Theater Sync Input

on the rear panel of the ZR-8630AV. This provides the ON/OFF status of the Home Theater to the ZR-8630AV.

The moment a valid Home Theater Sync signal is present at the ZR-8630AV, the ZR-8630AV unit’s 12V

control output sends a turn-on trigger for a voltage-triggered AC power strip (i.e., Niles AC-3), activating

latching source components.

When the Home Theater is turned OFF, the ZR-8630AV checks itself and any other ZR-8630AV units in

the system to see if any zones are still ON. If all zones are OFF, the 12V control output shuts OFF, turn-

ing OFF the latching source components, and issues power OFF IR commands for turning OFF the IR-

controlled shared source components.

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

The Home Theater IR Remote (programmed with the Niles R-8 IR commands) sends IR commands to the

ZR-8630AV through the IR Input on the rear panel. This gives control of the shared source components

to users in the Home Theater.

All of the actual IR commands for shared source components are programmed into the ZR-8630AV. When

it receives a Niles IR command, the ZR-8630AV sends corresponding programmed-source IR commands to

the Flasher Output dedicated to the shared source component that is selected (i.e., Source 3 = Flasher 3,

Source 4 = Flasher 4, etc.). This method can operate identical source components individually.

Important Note: Shared source components that are unique in the system can have their actual IR com-

mands programmed into the Home Theater remote and issued for simple IR repeating with this method.

When the Home Theater turns ON, it provides a 12V Status signal that connects to the Home Theater

Sync Input on the rear panel of the ZR-8630AV. This 12V Status signal provides the ON/OFF status of

the Home Theater to the ZR-8630AV.

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The moment a valid Home Theater Sync signal is present at the ZR-8630AV, the ZR-8630AV unit’s 12V

control output sends a turn-on trigger for a voltage-triggered AC power strip (i.e., Niles AC-3), activating

latching source components.

When the Home Theater is turned OFF, the ZR-8630AV checks itself and any other ZR-8630AV units in

the system to see if any zones are still ON. If all zones are OFF, the 12V control output shuts OFF, turn-

ing OFF the latching source components, and issues power OFF IR commands for turning OFF the IR-

controlled shared source components.

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

The Home Theater IR Remote (programmed with the Niles R-8 IR commands) sends IR commands to the

ZR-8630AV through the IR Input on the rear panel. This gives control of the shared source components

to users in the Home Theater.

All the actual IR commands for shared source components are programmed into the ZR-8630AV. When

it receives a Niles IR command, the ZR-8630AV sends the corresponding programmed source IR com-

mands to the Flasher Output dedicated to the shared source component that is selected (i.e., Source 3 =

Flasher 3, Source 4 = Flasher 4, etc.). This method operates identical source components individually.

Important Note: Shared source components that are unique in the system may have their actual IR com-

mands programmed into the Home Theater remote and issued for simple IR repeating using this method.

When the Home Theater is turned OFF, the Home Theater Remote sends a Niles OFF command to the

ZR-8630AV. The ZR-8630AV then checks all zones for all ZR-8630AV units in the system. If all zones

are OFF, the 12V Control Output shuts OFF, turning OFF the latching source components. Also, if the

Source Sync status of the shared source components requires a power OFF IR command, the ZR-

8630AV issues one.

SYSTEM-BUSY INDICATION

The ZR-8630AV has a built-in system-busy indication mode that is displayed on the Master Key LEDs of the

™

Select and Solo Master Keypad Modules. If the ZR-8630AV receives simultaneous commands from two dif-

ferent users, each located in a separate zone, the Master Key LED for the user who does not get the expected

response will blink quickly RED three times, alerting that user to reissue the command.

Important Note: The system also indicates that it is busy while it executes IR commands and delays in a Master

Key sequence.

SOURCE-IN-USE INDICATION

The ZR-8630AV has a built-in source-in-use indication mode that is displayed on the Master Key LEDs of the

™

Select IR and Solo IR Master Keypad Modules. When a source being used in one zone is selected by a user

in another zone, the system:

• Will select the source.

• Will not execute the Master Key Sequence.

• Will alert the second user that the source already is in use. The Master Key LED for that source will blink

quickly YELLOW five times before lighting GREEN.

Any subsequent press will operate the system normally.

™

Important Note: Select and Solo Master Keypad Modules without IR do not support the source-in-use indi-

cation. If you have any of these keypads in your system, we recommend that you turn this feature OFF. Master

and Slave ZR-8630AV units in a system all must have the same source-in-use setting. For details, see page 62.

PAGING INDICATION

™

The ZR-8630AV has a built-in paging-indication mode that is displayed on a Master Key LED of the Select and

™

Solo Master Keypad Modules. If the ZR-8630AV sends a page to a zone, the Master Key LED in that zone will

blink slowly GREEN. When the page ends, the Master Key LED resumes its last state (ON or OFF).

Important Note: Paging takes priority over all system functions until the page ends.

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INSTALLATION

PLACEMENT

Place the ZR-8630AV on a flat, level surface such as a table or shelf, with its weight equally distributed on each

of its four feet. Placing the weight of the amplifier on the rear or front panel for even an instant will result

in damage to the amplifier's connectors and controls.

Like any high-fidelity component, the ZR-8630AV will last much longer if it has adequate ventilation for proper

cooling. When you install the ZR-8630AV in a cabinet, either open the rear of the cabinet to admit fresh air for prop-

er cooling (see Figure 28), or install two small “boxer fans” to provide continuous airflow in and out of the cabinet

(see Figure 29). Place the ZR-8630AV so it has at least seven inches (18 centimeters) of free air space above it. If the

amplifier is on a carpeted surface, place a board under its feet. Do not block the ventilation holes on the top and

bottom of the ZR-8630AV.

Boxer Fan (55 CFM/1.6 m ³M)

directly centered 2” (5 cm)

behind the ZR-8630AV.

Boxer Fan (55 CFM/1.6 m ³M)

directly centered 7” (18 cm)

on top of the ZR-8630AV.

Make sure that there is a minimum

of 7” (18 cm) of free air space above

the amplifier and 3” (7.6 cm) on

each side for pr oper ventilation.

CAUTION! When using low-

impedance speaker loads (less

than 8 ohms Nominal) refer to

Figure 29 for proper placement.

Allow a minimum of 2” (5 cm) of

depth behind unit to accommodate

cables and connectors.

If the cabinet rear is not open to fresh air or if you’re using

low-impedance loads, install two “boxer fans” to provide

continuous air flow into and out of the cabinet.

Figure 28

Figure 29

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE TO THE NILES NO-STRIP CONNECTOR

The ZR-8630AV features an award-winning, patented no-strip speaker-wire connector. Follow the steps below to

connect the speaker wires to the connector and the connector to the ZR-8630AV.

1. Separate the speaker wire so at least two inches (five centimeters) of each conductor is free.

2. Open the no-strip connector by applying pressure to the red and black levers until you hear an audible “click.”

–

3. Insert the negative ( ) unstripped wire fully into the speaker-wire hole

next to the BLACK lever and the positive (+) unstripped wire into the

speaker-wire hole next to the RED lever. Squeeze the RED and BLACK

levers until you hear an audible “click,” indicating that the connector

has locked onto the wire. (See Figure 30-A.)

4. Insert the no-strip connector into the corresponding zoned speaker-

output socket on the rear panel of the ZR-8630AV. Push it down until

it locks in place. The connector fits the socket in only one position. If

the terminal does not insert completely, reverse the connector 180

degrees and re-insert. (See Figure 30-B.)

Figure 30

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CONNECTIONS

TERMINATING FOUR-PAIR TWISTED CABLE

™

The Select and Solo Master Keypad Modules, the Expander, and the ZR-8630AV unit’s system-expansion con-

nections require a four-pair twisted cable with a one-to-one wiring configuration. To maintain consistency

throughout all IntelliPad Ci installations, we recommend the color-coding pattern described in Figure 31, but

you may adopt a different color-coding pattern if you use it consistently throughout the system. IMPORTANT:

use VW-1 rated wire for connection to KEYPADS and 12V OUT terminals.

Pair 2

1 = Green/White

2 = Green

Pair 3 Pair 1 Pair 4

3 = Orange/White

4 = Blue

5 = Blue/White

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

6 = Orange

7 = Brown/White

8 = Brown

T568A

Figure 31

CONNECTING THE MASTER KEYPADS TO THE HOME RUN OF

FOUR-PAIR TWISTED CABLE

Terminate the home run of four-pair twisted cable with a male

RJ-45 connector. Plug it into the rear-panel SYSTEM jack on the

™

Select , Select IR, Solo , or Solo IR Master Keypad Module (see

Figure 32).

RJ-45 Connector for

connection to

the ZR-8630AV

Figure 32

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

INPUT

IR Sensors

CONNECTING ACCESSORY

KEYPADS

IR SENSOR

SYSTEM

ACCESSORY

KEYPADS

OUTPUT

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

Numeric^™Accessory

Keypad Module

Jumper cables (included) mate each

Master Keypad Module with an

optional Accessory Keypad Module.

Included

Jumper Cable

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to Master

Keypad Module

™

(See Figure 33.) The Select Master

Select^™

Master

Keypad Module

Numeric^™

Accessory

Transport^™

Accessory

Keypad Module mates with both

™

accessory modules; the Solo mates

Keypad Module

™

only with the Numeric .

Figure 33

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING IR SENSORS

Four Pair Twisted Cable

RJ-45 Connector for

connection to

™

You can connect an IR sensor to a Select ,

the ZR-8630AV

™

Select IR, Solo , or Solo IR Master Keypad

Module in one of two ways: directly with a

four-pair twisted cable (see Figures 34 and 35),

or with a three-wire to RJ-45 adapter

(FG00852) available from Niles for IR sensors

installed with two-conductor shielded cable.

(See Figure 36 and the Accessories Section of

this manual.) Use VW-1 rated wire.

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

IR Sensors

IR SENSOR

SYSTEM

ACCESSORY

KEYPADS

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

Numeric Accessory

Keypad Module

Connecting a Sensor using Four-Pair

Twisted Cable

In Figure 34, one end of the four-pair twisted

cable connects with bare wire to the IR sen-

sor. The other end terminates with a male

Niles

IRR-4D+

IR Sensor

Select^™or

Solo^™Master

Keypad Module

™

RJ-45 connector and plugs into the Select or

Figure 34

™

Solo Master Keypad Module. Figure 34

shows the correct wires to use for such connections.

Two-Conductor

Shielded Cable

Three-Wire to

RJ-45 Adapter

Pair 2

RJ-45 Connector for

connection to

Pair 3 Pair 1 Pair 4

the ZR-8630AV

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

IR Sensors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

IR SENSOR

SYSTEM

ACCESSORY

KEYPADS

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

Numeric Accessory

Keypad Module

T568A

Niles

IRR-4D+

IR Sensor

Select^™or

Solo^™Master

Keypad Module

1=12V

3 = GND

2 = DATA

Figure 35

Figure 36

Connecting a Sensor Installed with Two-Conductor Shielded Cable

An IR sensor installed with two-conductor shielded cable requires the Niles three-wire to RJ-45 adapter

™

(FG00852, see Accessories) for proper connection to a Select or Solo Master Keypad Module (see Figure 36).

The IR sensor connects to the two-conductor shielded cable with bare-wire, screwdown terminals. (Refer to the

IR Sensors Installation Guide for more information). The two-conductor shielded cable then connects to the

adapter’s bare-wire, screwdown terminal, matching 12V, GND, and Data respectively.

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12V OUT

PAGE

MAIN

ZONE

ALL

GND

TUNER

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ZR-86

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Miami, Florida USA

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Ω

Figure 37

SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNALS AND

VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION

SOURCE-COMPONENT POWER SYNCHRONIZATION

SIGNALS

1¹. Video Output from Source Components to the

ZR-8630AV

4. Separate 12V Synchronization from a Source

Component to a ZR-8630AV Sync Input

Connect six external composite video sources with male-

to-male RCA video cables. This connection enables the

ZR-8630AV to know a component’s ON/OFF status by

the presence/absence of a video signal.

When you obtain a 12V sync signal from a source com-

ponent (refer to the Source Power Synchronization sec-

tion of this manual for more information), a Niles

Accessory Cable (FG00724) provides proper connection

to any of the six Source Sync Inputs.

2². Audio Output from Source Components to the

ZR-8630AV

IR FLASHERS

Connect the six external audio sources with male-to-

male RCA audio cables.

5. Low-Output Flasher to the Flasher Outputs

Connect the mini-plug end of a Niles Low-Output

™

MicroFlasher , Model IRC-2P (FG00726), into the

TELEPHONE PAGING

Flasher Outputs 3-8. Peel back the tape to attach the

Micro-Flasher portion of the IRC-2P directly over the IR

sensor of the corresponding source component (Source 3

for Flasher 3, etc.).

3. Paging Output from Telephone System to the

ZR-8630AV Page Input

Connect the paging output of a telephone system to the

ZR-8630AV with a male-to-male RCA audio cable.

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6⁶. High-Output Flasher to the Flasher Outputs

Connect the mini-plug end of a Niles High-Output

Flasher, Model IRC-1P (FG00932), to the Flasher Output

labeled ALL. Strategically position the IRC-1P to provide

IR transmission to all source components. It adheres with

a Velcro mounting system (included).

SPEAKERS

1. Zones 1-6

Use Niles no-strip connectors to attach wires from the

ZR-8630AV to the speakers in the listening zones.

¹1⁵. Zone Video Outputs

Six RCA jacks provide zoned output connections for TVs

and video displays.

SOURCE-COMPONENT HOME THEATER

SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNALS

PREAMPLIFIER ZONE OUTPUTS

7. 12V Home Theater Sync to Home Theater Sync Input

1. Zones 1-6 (4-6 set to Variable Mode)

Connect the 12V Home Theater sync signal to the Home

Theater sync input with a mini-plug.

For more power in a zone, connect Individual Zone

Preamplifier Outputs 1-6 to an external amplifier with

male-to-male RCA audio cables. (See System

Configurations 8 and 9 for more details.)

12V CONTROL SIGNALS

8. 12V Control Outputs to Voltage-Triggered Devices

1. Zones 4-6 Set to Fixed Mode

The 12V control outputs, Main, and Zones 4, 5, and 6

connect to the trigger input of a voltage-activated device

(i.e., Niles AC-3) with the mini-plug end of a Niles

Accessory Cable (FG00724).

For more rooms/power in a zone, connect Individual

Zone Preamplifier Outputs 4-6 (set to fixed output mode)

to an external amplifier with male-to-male RCA audio

cables. (See Configuration 10 for more details.)

HOME THEATER CONTROL SYSTEM

KEYPAD MODULES

9. IR Output from a Home Theater Control System to the

1. Keypads to Keypad Inputs for Zones 1-6

IR Input

Connect the keypads to the zoned keypad inputs with

four-pair twisted cable terminated with male RJ-45 plugs.

(See page 47, Terminating Four-Pair Twisted Cable, for

more information.)

Connect a Home Theater Control System to the IR Input of

the ZR-8630AV with the mini-plug end of a Niles

Accessory Cable (FG00724).

AM/FM ANTENNAS

SYSTEM EXPANSION

¹0⁰. AM Loop Antennas

1. System Expansion Input to System Expansion Output

Connect the bare-wire ends of the AM Loop Antennas

(included) to the spring-loaded AM and GND terminals

on the ZR-8630AV. Then position and mount the

antennas for proper reception.

Connect multiple ZR-8630AV units with four-pair

twisted cable, terminated with male RJ-45 plugs, using

the system-expansion input and output terminals. Make

connections from the input of one ZR-8630AV to the

output of another, and so on. (See page 47, Terminating

Four-Pair Twisted Cable, for more information.)

1. Coaxial Cables to FM Antenna Assembly

Connect the F-connectors on the two male-to-male

coaxial cables (included) to the two female coaxial F-

connectors on the ZR-8630AV, and to the signal splitter’s

two female coaxial F-connectors (labeled OUT).

AC POWER

1. Removable AC Power Cord

1. Signal Splitter

Connect the removable AC power cord (included with

the ZR-8630AV) to the power-cord socket and to an AC

power outlet.

The signal splitter divides the signal from the FM Dipole

Antenna to supply both FM tuners in the ZR-8630AV.

3. FM Dipole Antenna

Connect the male coaxial F-connector of the FM Dipole

Antenna (included) to the signal splitter’s single female

coaxial F-connector (labeled IN). Then position and

mount the antenna for proper reception.

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CONNECTING AN IR SENSOR FOR LOCAL SYSTEM CONTROL

IR sensors installed in zones for hand-held IR remote control of the ZR-8630AV and its source components also

can control local components (i.e., a TV, DSS, DVD, and a surround-sound system located in the master bed-

room zone as shown in figure 38).

Connect the IR sensor normally to the Master Keypad Module to control the ZR-8630AV and its source com-

ponents. In addition, connect the IR sensor to a local IR repeating system (DATA and GND connections only)

to control local components.

ZR-8630AV Distributed Equipment Location

AUDIO INPUT

SYNC IN

12V OUT

PAGE

MAIN

ZONE

ALL

GND

FLASHER OUT

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.

TUNER

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

MODEL

ZR-8630AV

CAUTION

VIDEO INPUTS

ZONE VIDEO OUTPUTS

OUT

KEYPADS

EXPANSION

TUNERS

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Designed and Engineered in the USA. Made in Malaysia.

FIXED

VARIABLE

FIXED

VARIABLE

FIXED

VARIABLE

Double Insulated

When servicing use only

identical replacement parts.

120 Volts 60Hz.

600 Watts Max.

CAUTION: Refer to the operations guide if less than 8Ω.

ZONE

8Ω

(4Ω min.)

CLASS II WIRING

Four Pair Twisted Cable

Zone 6 – Master Bedroom

Two Conductor

Shielded Cable

Three Wire to

RJ-45 Adapter

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

the ZR-8630AV

™

Numeric or Transport

Accessory Keypad Module

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

IR Sensors

INPUT

RECEIVER

IR SENSOR SYSTEM

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

FRONT

REAR

ACCESSORY

KEYPADS

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

Numeric Accessory

Keypad Module

OUTPUT

DVD

Video 3

Video 2

Video 1

CENTER

12V

D.C.

Included

jumper cable

Plugged into

Switched AC outlet

™

Niles

IRR-4D+

IR Sensor

Select or

RJ-45 Connector

for connection to

Master Keypad

Module

™

Solo Master

Keypad Module

DVD

AUDIO VIDEO

DIGITAL

Two Conductor Shielded Cable

(connect DATA and GND only)

DSS

PHONE

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

Niles IRP-6+

(provided for IR control

of local equipment)

Figure 38

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING AN A/B AMPLIFIER SWITCH FOR LOCAL SYSTEM SELECTION

Connect a Niles SPK-1 Voltage-Triggered Speaker Level A/B Switcher (FG00240) to both the ZR-8630AV and

a local system to provide sound from each system to the same speakers in a single zone. When the local sys-

tem is on, it connects to the speakers. When the local system is off, the Niles ZR-8630AV connects to the speak-

ers by default.

In Figure 39, the Zoned Speaker Output of the ZR-8630AV connects to the "A" side of the SPK-1. The Main

Speaker Output of the local system connects to the "B" side of the SPK-1. In addition, a 12V DC power adapter

(Niles FG00665) plugs into a switched AC outlet of the local system to activate the SPK-1.

ZR-8630AV Distributed Equipment Location

PAGE

TUNER

Zone 6 – Master Bedroom

Center

Niles SPK-1

Left

Front

Right

Front

DIGITAL

AUDIO VIDEO

FRONT

REAR

DVD

DSS

Video 1

Video 2

Rear

Speakers

Receiver

CENTER

12V

D.C.

Plugged into

Switched AC outlet

Figure 39

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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW

INSTALLER PROGRAMMING PANEL

Use the hidden programming controls on the front panel of the ZR-8630AV to program into its memory the IR

commands for control of external source components. (See Figure 40).

RED LED GREEN LED

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

Hidden Installer

Programming Panel

Figure 40

Source Component’s

IR remote control

(supplied by manufacturer)

Niles hand-held

R-8 Remote

(supplied with the

ZR-8630AV)

To program, use the hidden panel’s push buttons and LED prompts, and send IR commands with the Niles

R-8 remote and the remotes supplied with the source components. For complete information on the

ZR-8630AV unit’s step-by-step programming procedure, see the Programming Steps section of this manual.

PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

The ZR Source Library and Archiving Software, available on the Internet at www.nilesaudio.com/techsupport,

automates programming. Manually program a source component’s IR commands into a ZR-8630AV, then trans-

fer that source to the Source Library, where it will be available for future use. With the software’s archiving fea-

ture, you can capture and store in a laptop the entire configuration of a ZR-8630AV, and download a stored

configuration from a laptop into a ZR-8630AV.

PROGRAMMING DOCUMENTATION

You must document the ZR-8630AV unit’s programming before you do the actual programming. Documenting

helps you to program quickly and accurately, and retains the configuration for future reference. This manual

includes programming worksheets (see the Programming Worksheet section) to document all system configura-

tion programming, including IR commands and sequences.

Important Note: If you will need additional sheets, make photocopies of the blank worksheets. Use a pencil

when documenting.

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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW

ZR-8630AV Programming Worksheet

Each ZR-8630AV requires a Tuner and Zone Label Programming Worksheet. Figure 41 shows the programming

information that you should include.

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

Mr. Smith

Joe Installer

Document the customer ’s name.

Document the system designer’s name.

❏

UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: A, B OR C)

❏ (A) MASTER

Kitchen

Patio

Jacuzzi

Exercise

Bedroom

Terrace

❏ (B) SLAVE 1

❏ (C) SLAVE 2

Document the Master, Slave 1, or Slave 2 setting. Document the labels used for the Zone Label slots.

TUNER 1 PRESETS

TUNER 2 PRESETS

620

1070

_{1_}9_{__}3_{_}._{_}9_{__ 6_}1_{_}0_{__}3_{_}._{_}5_{_}

_{2_}9_{__}4_{_}._{_}9_{__ 7_}1_{_}0_{__}4_{_}._{_}7_{_}

_{3__}9_{_}6_{_}._{_}5_{__ 8_}1_{_}0_{__}5_{_}._{_}1_{_}

620

1070

_{1__}9_{_}3_{_}._{_}9_{__ 6_}1_{_}0_{__}3_{_}._{_}5_{_}

_{2__}9_{_}4_{_}._{_}9_{__ 7_}1_{_}0_{__}4_{_}._{_}7_{_}

3_______ 8_______

_{4_}1_{_}0_{__}0_{_}._{_}7_{_ 9_}1_{_}0_{__}6_{_}._{_}5_{_}

_{5_}1_{_}0_{__}2_{_}._{_}3_{_ 10_}1_{_}0_{_}7_{__}.9_{_}

1_______ 6_______

830

1090

830

1090

2_______ 7_______

910

1110

1140

_{3__}9_{__}1_{_}0_{__ 8__}1_{_}1_{_}1_{_}0_{__}

96.5

105.1

3_______ 8_______

1010

100.7

106.5

1010

1140

1160

4_______ 9_______

_{5_}1_{__}0_{_}5_{_}0_{__ 10_}1_{_}1_{_}6_{_}0_{__}

102.3

107.9

1050

5_______ 10______

Document the AM and FM presets stored in the tuner 1 and tuner 2 memory.

STEP

TUNER 1 SEQUENCE

STEP

TUNER 2 SEQUENCE

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

STEP

Fav

Document the tuner sequence.

ALL ON/PAGE

INSTALLATION SETTINGS

PREAMP OUTPUTS

*Zones 1-3 are variable only.

SOURCE-IN-USE INDICATION

ZONE

ALL ON / PAGE

AMP

FIXED/VARIABLE

❏ ON

❏ OFF

DIP switches on the

front panel determine

which zones respond

to the ALL-ON and

PAGE features.

❏

_________________

ON VOLUME ________

MAX VOLUME ________

PAGE VOLUME ________

❏

Note: Volume Settings af fect

all Zones.

Document the status of the

source-in-use indication,

and the numeric value for

each volume setting.

Check the ones that have been enabled to the

ALL-ON/PAGE feature.

Document the amplifier to which the preamp

outputs are connected, and the mode selected

(i.e., fixed or variable for zones 4, 5, and 6).

Figure 41

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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW

ZR-8630AV Source-Component Programming Worksheet

Fill out a separate Source-Component Programming Worksheet for each of the six source components in the

system, providing the programming information detailed in Figures 42, 43, and 44.

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

Mr. Smith

Joe Installer

Document the customer ’s name.

Document the system designer’s name.

CHOOSE MASTER KEY

DVD

MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________

MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________

Document the number of the Master Key.

Document the label used for the Master Key

(i.e., source component, music category, or

DSS/Radio Station, etc.).

Document the brand and model number of the source component associated with the Master Key

PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER

COMPONENT

Denon

DVD-2800

BRAND: __________________________________

MODEL: __________________________________

COMPONENT SYNC

POWER PROGRAMMING

❏ Single “Power” IR Command

❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands

❏ Latching Power

❏

❏ Yes

❏ No

If Yes, SYNC TYPE:

❏

❏ Video ❏ 12V

Document if the source-component is connected to a

sync input. If yes, document the sync type.

Document the type of activation

the source component requires.

Figure 42

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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW

Function Keys/Buttons Programming

Figure 43 depicts the section of the Programming Worksheet that corresponds to the source-component function

key/button programming. For each programmed source component, fill out a worksheet that states what IR com-

mands you will program and assign to each function key/button.

PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND

Play

Stop

Pause

Play

Stop

Pause

Rewind <<

FF>>

Rewind

Fast Forward

Pause

Arrow Up

Arrow Down

Arrow Right

Arrow Left

Next Chapter

Last Chapter

–

Random

Group

Disc

Fav

Random

Surf +

Surf –

Next Chapter

Last Chapter

Document the IR commands in their function key/button locations.

Figure 43

Sequence Programming

Figure 44 depicts the section of the Programming Worksheet that corresponds to the sequence programming.

For each programmed source component, fill out a worksheet that states what individual IR commands and delays

you will program and assign to the Master Key Sequence. List these IR commands and delays in the order in

which they need to occur.

PROGRAM SEQUENCE

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

STEP

Play

Document the IR commands and delays in the sequence.

Figure 44

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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW

PROGRAMMING A LEARNING REMOTE FOR ZONE OPERATION

You can teach the IR commands of the Niles R-8 Remote to learning remote controls to operate an individual

zone. These IR commands operate the ZR-8630AV and its associated source components from any zone

™

equipped with a Select or Solo Master Keypad Module or an external IR sensor.

Important Note: IR sensors alone cannot control a

™

zone. They operate only in conjunction with a Select

or Solo Master Keypad Module.

™

The commands you will teach from the Niles R-8

Remote to the learning remote are stored in the fol-

lowing buttons:

Learning

Remote Control

1. Source buttons for Tuner 1, Tuner 2, and source

components 3 through 8. These activate the sys-

tem, turn the zones on, and select the desired

source. The Tuner buttons always select their

respective built-in tuners.

2. Function buttons to issue the IR commands for

each of the individual source components.

3. Volume and mute buttons to control the volume in

a zone.

4. The Off button to turn off the zones.

To teach these commands to the learning remote that

you will use in the zone, set it to the learning mode,

choose the appropriate key on the learning remote,

and then issue the appropriate command from the

Niles R-8 Remote. Repeat these steps for the remain-

ing commands you wish to use.

Niles hand-held

R-8 Remote

To test the commands, set the Niles remote aside, and

try the commands on your learning remote. If you cap-

tured them correctly, you will be operating the system

and all the source components as you would using the

Niles R-8 Remote.

Figure 45

PROGRAMMING A HOME THEATER REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE SOURCE COMPONENTS

SHARED WITH A ZR-8630AV

You can program a learning remote control operating a home theater system to operate source components

shared with the ZR-8630AV. (See System Configurations 4 and 5.)

You may program the learning remote control with the source component's factory IR commands using the

ZR-8630AV unit’s IR repeating feature (see Method 1), or with the Niles R-8 Remote Control IR commands

(see Methods 2 and 3):

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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW

Method #1–Controlling Shared Source Components Teach the Home Theater learning remote control the

with IR Repeating and 12V Home Theater Status

R-8 IR commands from Source Buttons 3 through 8,

IR Repeating allows you to program the source com- and all other commands except Tuner1, Tuner 2,

ponents by programming the actual IR commands Volume +, Volume –, Mute, and OFF. Sending a Niles

from a source component’s included remote control Source Button IR command from the Home Theater

into the Home Theater learning remote control. tells the ZR-8630AV that the Home Theater is turning

Connect an IR output of the IR repeating or control on and which source it is selecting. Synchronized

system for the Home Theater to the IR Input of the source components corresponding to a pressed source

Master ZR-8630AV. All the IR commands sent from the button then turn ON, if they aren’t ON already.

Home Theater then pass through to all IR Flashers con- Finally, the ZR-8630AV issues the programmed

nected to the ZR-8630AV to control source compo- sequence for that source component.

nents.

After the Master ZR-8630AV receives a Source Button

Important Note: If you have source components that IR command and it knows which source is selected, it

require an IR command to turn on and their included will respond to Function Key/Button IR commands

remote controls don’t issue separate ON and OFF IR from the Home Theater by issuing the programmed IR

commands, or if you have two or more shared source commands for that source component.

components identical in brand and model, refer to

Using this method, identical shared source compo-

Method #2.

nents operate individually by means of the IR routing

Program all of the IR commands of the Home Theater feature of the ZR-8630AV. (See Identical Source

learning remote control in the standard way, using the Components in the Operational Overview Section.)

actual remote controls for the shared source compo-

Method #2 requires a 12V DC system status signal

nents, with one exception. Don’t teach the OFF IR com-

from the Home Theater system to the Home Theater

mand for the shared source components to the learning

Sync Input of the Master ZR-8630AV. This allows the

remote operating the home theater. Teach only the ON

ZR-8630AV to “know” whether the home theater is

IR commands. Program the OFF IR commands for the

actually ON or OFF and provide the source compo-

shared source components into the ZR-8630AV, which

nents’ OFF commands at the appropriate time.

is responsible for turning these components OFF when

all ZR-8630AV zones and the home theater are OFF.

Sharing source components in this way does not

affect the IR programming for the Home Theater

receiver/processor.

Method #1 requires a 12V DC system status signal

from the Home Theater system to the Home Theater

Sync Input of the Master ZR-8630AV. This allows the

ZR-8630AV to “know” whether the Home Theater is

actually ON or OFF and provide the source compo-

nents’ OFF commands at the appropriate time.

Important Note: Teaching the Niles OFF command to

the Home Theater learning remote control isn’t neces-

sary with Method #2. As in Method #1, when the

Home Theater turns off, its 12V signal ceases, telling the

Sharing source components in this way does not ZR-8630AV that the Home Theater turned off. Then the

affect the IR programming for the Home Theater ZR-8630AV checks to see if any of its other zones are

receiver/processor.

active before it turns off the shared source components.

Method #2–Controlling Shared Source Components

with Niles R-8 Commands and 12V Home Theater Status

A second method of programming a Home Theater

remote control is available when the shared source

components are identical and/or they have a single

power ON/OFF IR command. With this method,

teach the Niles R-8 Remote Control IR commands to

the Home Theater learning remote, rather than the IR

commands from the shared source components’

remote controls.

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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW

Method #3 – Controlling Shared Source Components

with Niles R-8 Commands and without 12V Home

Theater Status

Athird method of programming is available in situations

where the Home Theater does not provide a 12V DC

status signal. With this method, you must teach some of

the Niles R-8 Remote Control IR commands to the

Home Theater learning remote.

The minimum requirement is to program the learning

remote with Niles commands from Source Buttons 3

through 8, and the OFF Button IR commands.

Whenever the Master ZR-8630AV receives a source-

button IR command from the Home Theater, it will turn

on the source component, if needed. Also, it will know

that the Home Theater Zone is turning on and what

source component is selected. Whenever the Master

ZR-8630AV receives an OFF Button IR command from

the Home Theater, it will know that the Home Theater

is turning OFF.

To operate the shared source components, determine

whether Method #1 or Method #2 is the most appro-

priate way for your system to operate. With Method

#3, program the Home Theater's learning remote with

either the components' IR commands or with Niles

Function Key/Button commands.

Important Note: When using Method #3, you must

teach the Niles OFF IR command to the Home The-

ater learning remote control and issue it every time

you turn off the Home Theater. When the ZR-8630AV

receives the OFF IR command, it “knows” that the

Home Theater turned off. Then it checks to see if any

of its other zones are active before it turns off the shared

source components.

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PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: A, B OR C)

❏ (A) MASTER

❏ (B) SLAVE 1

❏ (C) SLAVE 2

TUNER 1 PRESETS

TUNER 2 PRESETS

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

STEP

TUNER 1 SEQUENCE

TUNER 2 SEQUENCE

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

STEP

ALL ON/PAGE

PREAMP OUTPUTS

*Zones 1-3 are variable only.

INSTALLATION SETTINGS

ZONE

ALL ON / PAGE

AMP

FIXED/VARIABLE

SOURCE-IN-USE INDICATION

❏

❏ ON

❏ OFF

_________________

ON VOLUME ________

MAX VOLUME ________

PAGE VOLUME ________

❏

Note: Volume Settings af fect

all Zones.

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JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: A, B OR C)

❏ (A) MASTER

❏ (B) SLAVE 1

❏ (C) SLAVE 2

TUNER 1 PRESETS

TUNER 2 PRESETS

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

STEP

TUNER 1 SEQUENCE

TUNER 2 SEQUENCE

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

STEP

ALL ON/PAGE

INSTALLATION SETTINGS

PREAMP OUTPUTS

*Zones 1-3 are variable only.

SOURCE-IN-USE INDICATION

ZONE

ALL ON / PAGE

AMP

FIXED/VARIABLE

❏ ON

❏ OFF

❏

_________________

ON VOLUME ________

MAX VOLUME ________

PAGE VOLUME ________

❏

Note: Volume Settings af fect

all Zones.

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PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: A, B OR C)

❏ (A) MASTER

❏ (B) SLAVE 1

❏ (C) SLAVE 2

TUNER 1 PRESETS

TUNER 2 PRESETS

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

STEP

TUNER 1 SEQUENCE

TUNER 2 SEQUENCE

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

STEP

ALL ON/PAGE

INSTALLATION SETTINGS

PREAMP OUTPUTS

*Zones 1-3 are variable only.

SOURCE-IN-USE INDICATION

ZONE

ALL ON / PAGE

AMP

FIXED/VARIABLE

❏ ON

❏ OFF

❏

_________________

ON VOLUME ________

MAX VOLUME ________

PAGE VOLUME ________

❏

Note: Volume Settings af fect

all Zones.

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PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE: A, B OR C)

❏ (A) MASTER

❏ (B) SLAVE 1

❏ (C) SLAVE 2

TUNER 1 PRESETS

TUNER 2 PRESETS

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

1_______ 6_______

2_______ 7_______

3_______ 8_______

4_______ 9_______

5_______ 10______

STEP

TUNER 1 SEQUENCE

TUNER 2 SEQUENCE

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

TUNER

COMMAND

STEP

ALL ON/PAGE

INSTALLATION SETTINGS

PREAMP OUTPUTS

*Zones 1-3 are variable only.

SOURCE-IN-USE INDICATION

ZONE

ALL ON / PAGE

AMP

FIXED/VARIABLE

❏ ON

❏ OFF

❏

_________________

ON VOLUME ________

MAX VOLUME ________

PAGE VOLUME ________

❏

Note: Volume Settings af fect

all Zones.

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SOURCE COMPONENT

PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

CHOOSE MASTER KEY

MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________

MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________

PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER

COMPONENT

BRAND: __________________________________

COMPONENT SYNC

MODEL: __________________________________

POWER PROGRAMMING

❏ Single “Power” IR Command

❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands

❏ Latching Power

❏ Yes

❏ No

If Yes, SYNC TYPE:

❏ Video ❏ 12V

PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND

Play

Stop

Pause

Rewind <<

FF>>

Arrow Up

Arrow Down

Arrow Right

Arrow Left

–

Random

Group

Disc

Fav

Surf +

Surf –

PROGRAM SEQUENCE

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

STEP

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SOURCE COMPONENT

PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

CHOOSE MASTER KEY

MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________

MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________

PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER

COMPONENT

BRAND: __________________________________

COMPONENT SYNC

MODEL: __________________________________

POWER PROGRAMMING

❏ Single “Power” IR Command

❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands

❏ Latching Power

❏ Yes

❏ No

If Yes, SYNC TYPE:

❏ Video ❏ 12V

PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND

Play

Stop

Pause

Rewind <<

FF>>

Arrow Up

Arrow Down

Arrow Right

Arrow Left

–

Random

Group

Disc

Fav

Surf +

Surf –

PROGRAM SEQUENCE

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

STEP

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SOURCE COMPONENT

PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

CHOOSE MASTER KEY

MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________

MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________

PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER

COMPONENT

BRAND: __________________________________

COMPONENT SYNC

MODEL: __________________________________

POWER PROGRAMMING

❏ Single “Power” IR Command

❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands

❏ Latching Power

❏ Yes

❏ No

If Yes, SYNC TYPE:

❏ Video ❏ 12V

PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND

Play

Stop

Pause

Rewind <<

FF>>

Arrow Up

Arrow Down

Arrow Right

Arrow Left

–

Random

Group

Disc

Fav

Surf +

Surf –

PROGRAM SEQUENCE

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

STEP

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PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM DESIGNER

CHOOSE MASTER KEY

MASTER KEY NUMBER (3-8): ___________

MASTER KEY LABEL: ____________________

PROGRAM SOURCE COMPONENT POWER

COMPONENT

BRAND: __________________________________

COMPONENT SYNC

MODEL: __________________________________

POWER PROGRAMMING

❏ Single “Power” IR Command

❏ Two Separate ON and OFF IR Commands

❏ Latching Power

❏ Yes

❏ No

If Yes, SYNC TYPE:

❏ Video ❏ 12V

PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY IR COMMANDS

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON SOURCE IR COMMAND

Play

Stop

Pause

Rewind <<

FF>>

Arrow Up

Arrow Down

Arrow Right

Arrow Left

–

Random

Group

Disc

Fav

Surf +

Surf –

PROGRAM SEQUENCE

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

SOURCE IR COMMAND

or DELAY

FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON

or DELAY TIME

STEP

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INSTALLATION SETTINGS

ALL ON/PAGE DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

The numbers of the six ALL ON/PAGE switches on the hid-

den programming panel of the ZR-8630AV correspond to

the unit’s zone numbers. (See Figure 46.)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Down

The switches enable (Up) or disable (Down) the individual

zone to respond to ALL ON commands and incoming audio

pages.

Figure 46

FIXED/VARIABLE PREAMPLIFIER SWITCH

Zones 4, 5, and 6 include a fixed/variable preamplifier switch

(see Figure 47) on the rear panel of the ZR-8630AV. Set the

switch for these zones to Variable or Fixed based on the con-

figuration of the speakers in the zone. (See Configurations 8,

9, and 10 for more details.)

Figure 47

PROGRAMMING MASTER/SLAVE MODE

The factory default mode of the ZR-8630AV MultiZone Receiver is Master, but you can program it to function

as Slave 1 or Slave 2 in expanded systems. (See System Configuration 2.) To change the mode of any unit:

1. Turn the ZR-8630AV OFF.

2. Depress the PROGRAM button.

3. While keeping the PROGRAM button depressed, turn the ZR-8630AV ON.

4. The ZR-8630AV then identifies its version by displaying a Ver #.## message (i.e., Ver 1.01) on the LCD display

panel for two seconds.

5. The ZR-8630AV then displays a new mode, either Master, Slave 1, or Slave 2.Which mode it selects depends

on the previous setting. If the previous mode was Master, it will display Slave 1. If the previous mode was

Slave 1,it will display Slave 2. If the previous mode was Slave 2, it will display Master.

6. Release the PROGRAM button. Now the unit is set to a new mode.

7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 until the ZR-8630AV is in the desired mode.

INSTALLING ZONE LABELS

Pre-printed zone/room labels included with each

ZR-8630AV fit in the Zone Label Slots (see Figure 48) to

identify each of the six zones. To install these labels:

BEDROOM

1. Remove the appropriate label for Zone 1 from the pre-

printed sheet.

2. Affix the label in Zone Label Slot #1.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for Zones 2 through 6.

Figure 48

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INSTALLATION SETTINGS

VOLUME SETTINGS

The ZR-8630AV has three useful volume features with customizable settings:

Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume Level

Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume prevents a zone from playing too loudly when it turns on or

if its selected source changes.

When a zone turns ON individually, it always turns ON to its last volume setting—unless the last volume

setting is greater than the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume level set in the memory of the

ZR-8630AV. In that case, it turns ON to the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume level.

When a zone selects a new source, the volume setting does not change—unless the zone’s current volume set-

ting is greater than the Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume level. In that case, it changes to the

Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume level.

The range for Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume is 30 through 63. The factory default is 45. To

adjust it up or down, see Changing Volume Settings below.

ALL ON Volume Level

In response to a system-wide ON command, zones that are OFF turn ON to the ALL ON Volume Level set in

the memory of the ZR-8630AV. Volume levels in zones that already are ON don’t change during a system- wide

ON command. The range for ALL ON Volume Level is 1 through 63. The factory default is 22. To adjust it up

or down, see Changing Volume Settings below.

Page Volume Level

When a page occurs, all zones broadcast it at the Page Volume Level set in the memory of the ZR-8630AV. The

range for PAGE Volume Level is 1 through 63. The factory default is 35. To adjust it up or down, see Changing

Volume Settings below.

Changing Volume Settings

1. Turn the ZR-8630AV ON.

2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds, until the LCD display shows "PGM MODE.”

3. Press the Tuner Select button.

The LCD display shows "MxVol #" (for Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume Level).

4. Press the Station Scan + button to increase MxVol or press the Station Scan - button to decrease MxVol.

5. Press the Tuner Select button or NEXT button to advance to “OnVol #” (for ALL ON Volume Level) and

repeat Step 4 to adjust.

6. Press the Tuner Select button or NEXT button to advance to “PgVol #” (for Page Volume Level) and repeat

Step 4 to adjust.

7. Tap the PROGRAM button to exit programming.

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INSTALLATION SETTINGS

SOURCE-IN-USE SETTING

The ZR-8630AV comes from the factory with the source-in-use indication mode (see page 45) set to ON.

If you install the ZR-8630AV with keypads that don't recognize this functionality, you must turn it OFF:

1. Turn the ZR-8630AV ON.

2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds, until the LCD display shows "PGM MODE.”

3. Press the Tuner Select button repeatedly until the LCD display shows "SrcU ON."

4. Press the Station Scan + button or Station Scan - button to toggle the setting to "SrcU OFF." To turn it

back ON, press the Station Scan + button or Station Scan - button again. The ZR-8630AV remembers

the most recent setting.

5. Tap the PROGRAM button to exit programming.

VIDEO SYNC SELECTION

The ZR-8630AV comes from the factory with the video sync set to ON. You must turn video sync OFF

under certain circumstances. See page 30 for details.

To make your video sync selection, source by source:

1. Turn the ZR-8630AV ON.

2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds, until the LCD display shows "PGM MODE."

3. Release the PROGRAM button. The LCD display shows "PGM TNR1."

4. Press the Tuner Select button repeatedly until the LCD display shows "VS 3 ON."

5. Press the Station Scan + button or Station Scan - button to toggle the setting to "VS 3 OFF." To turn it

back ON, press the Station Scan + button or Station Scan - button again. The ZR-8630AV remembers

the most recent setting.

6. Press the Tuner Select button to advance to the next source-component number:

"VS 4 ON", "VS 5 ON", "VS 6 ON", "VS 7 ON", and "VS 8 ON"

7. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each source-component number in Step 5.

8. Tap the PROGRAM button to exit programming.

Note: This procedure does not affect the distribution of the video signal, only its use for synchronization

purposes.

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SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS

PROGRAMMING IR COMMANDS

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

Step 1 - Press and hold

the PROGRAM button.

POWER

IR COMMANDS

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

ENTER

PROGRAM

The PROGRAM LED The TUNER 1/2 LED lights The SEQUENCE

lights RED. RED indicating Tuner 1. LED lights RED.

Step 2 - To program a sequence for Tuner 1, press the keys on the Niles R-8 Remote that correspond to the commands

you wish to include in the sequence. Otherwise, press the NEXT button and skip to Step 3.

Enter commands and delays from the ZR-8630AV Programming Worksheet in the order you wish them to occur. The

sequence may include as many as 64 commands and/or delays. To include a delay, use the Volume + key (1 second) or

Volume - key (.5 second).

The ENTER IR LED blinks when

it receives a command.

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

After entering all commands and/or delays for

the Tuner 1 sequence, press the NEXT button.

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

The PROGRAM

LED lights RED.

The TUNER 1/2 LED lights

GREEN indicating Tuner 2.

The SEQUENCE

LED lights RED.

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SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS

Step 3 - To program a sequence for Tuner 2, press the keys on the Niles R-8 Remote that correspond to the commands you

wish to include in the sequence. Otherwise, press the NEXT button and skip to Step 4.

Enter commands and delays from the ZR-8630AV Programming Worksheet in the order you wish them to occur. The

sequence may include as many as 64 commands and/or delays. To include a delay, use the Volume + key (1 second) or

Volume - key (.5 second).

The ENTER IR LED blinks

when it receives a command.

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

After entering all commands and/or delays for

the Tuner 2 sequence, press the NEXT button.

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

SEQUEN

DISCRETE "OFF"

The ENTER IR LED

lights RED.

The SOURCE 3/4 LED lights The POWER OR DISCRETE

RED indicating Source 3. “ON” LED blinks RED.

The PROGRAM

LED lights RED.

Step 4 - If the component connected as Source 3 has IR commands for turning on and off, skip to Step 5.

If the component connected as Source 3 turns on with a switched outlet or remains on continually, press the NEXT

button twice and skip to Step 7.

Press the NEXT button

RED LED GREEN LED

twice to skip to Step 7.

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

DISCRETE "OFF"

ENTER

PROGRAM

The ENTER IR

LED turns OFF.

The POWER OR DISCRETE

“ON” and DISCRETE “OFF”

LEDs turn OFF.

The IR COMMANDS

LED blinks RED.

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SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS

Step 5a - For a component connected as Source 3 that has IR commands for turning power ON and OFF:

Determine whether the component has a single power IR command for ON and OFF, or separate commands for dis-

crete ON and discrete OFF. With the source component’s remote control, teach either the single power command or

the discrete ON command.

Immediately after capturing the IR command,

The ENTER IR light blinks.

Press the TEST IR button.

test it by pressing the Test IR button. If the

source component does not respond correctly

to the IR command, try reteaching the com-

mand at various distances from a half-inch

(roughly a centimeter and a quarter) to three

feet (almost a meter). If it still doesn’t work, see

Alternate IR Learning Mode on page 68.

ENTER

PROGRAM

TEST IR

ERASE

SEQUENCE

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

Press the NEXT button.

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

DISCRETE "OFF"

ENTER

PROGRAM

The DISCRETE OFF LED

blinks RED.

The POWER OR DISCRETE

“ON” LED turns OFF.

Step 5b - If you taught a single power command, press the NEXT button once and skip to STEP 7.

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

Press the NEXT button.

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

DISCRETE "OFF"

ENTER

PROGRAM

The DISCRETE “OFF”

The IR Commands

LED turns OFF.

LED blinks RED.

Step 5c - If you taught a discrete ON command, now teach the discrete OFF command.

The ENTER IR light blinks.

Press the Test IR button.

Immediately after capturing the IR command,

test it by pressing the TEST IR button. If the

source component does not respond correctly

ENTER

PROGRAM

TEST IR

ERASE

to the IR command, try reteaching the com-

mand at various distances from a half-inch

(roughly a centimeter and a quarter) to three feet

(almost a meter). If it still doesn’t work, see

Alternate IR Learning Mode on page 68.

SEQUENCE

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Step 6 - Press the NEXT button.

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

DISCRETE "OFF"

ENTER

PROGRAM

The ENTER IR

light turns off.

The DISCRETE “OFF”

LED turns OFF.

The IR COMMANDS

LED blinks RED.

Step 7 - On the Niles R-8 Remote, press a Function

Button that corresponds to the Source 3 IR command

you wish to teach.

The ENTER IR LED lights RED.

RED LED GREEN

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

Step 8 - Teach the Source 3 IR command.

The ENTER IR LED turns OFF.

Immediately after capturing the IR command, test

it by pressing the TEST IR button.

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

TEST IR

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

If the source component does not respond correctly to the IR command, press again the same Function Button on the Niles

R-8 Remote.

The ENTER IR LED lights RED. Reteach the command and test again. If the source component still does not respond cor-

rectly, try reteaching the command at various distances from a half-inch (roughly a centimeter and a quarter) to three feet

(almost a meter). If it still doesn’t work, see Alternate IR Learning Mode on page 68.

Step 9 - Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until you have taught all commands for Source 3.

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RED LED GREEN LED

Step 10 - Press the NEXT button.

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

ENTER

PROGRAM

The ENTER IR

The IR COMMANDS

The SEQUENCE

LED lights RED.

LED turns OFF.

LED blinks RED.

Step 11 - To program a sequence for Source 3,

press the keys on the Niles R-8 Remote that cor-

respond to the commands you wish to include in

the sequence. Otherwise, skip to Step 12.

The ENTER IR LED blinks when it receives a command.

Enter commands and delays from the

ZR-8630AV Source Component Programming

Worksheet in the order you wish them to

occur. The sequence may include as many as

64 commands and/or delays. To include a delay,

use the Volume + key (1 second) or Volume - key

(.5 second).

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMAND

DISCRETE "OFF"

Step 12 - After entering all commands

and/or delays for the Source 3

RED LED GREEN LED

sequence, press the NEXT button.

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

SEQUENCE

DISCRETE "OFF"

ENTER

PROGRAM

The ENTER IR

LED lights RED. LED turns GREEN

The SOURCE 3/4

The POWER OR

The SEQUENCE

DISCRETE “ON” LED turns OFF.

indicating Source 4. LED blinks RED.

Step 13 - To program Sources 4 through 8, follow Steps 4 through 11 above. Remember that the SOURCE #/# LED is

RED for odd-numbered sources and GREEN for even-numbered sources.

Step 14 - To exit the programming mode,

tap the PROGRAM button.

RED LED GREEN LED

TUNER

SOURCE

ENTER

PROGRAM

POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON"

POWER

IR COMMANDS

DISCRETE "OFF"

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SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS

ALTERNATE IR LEARNING MODE

The ZR-8630AV has two IR learning modes:

1. Learn IR is the factory default IR learning mode, which should work for most remote controls.

2. LearnAlt. is an alternate IR learning mode configured specifically to interpret IR commands from remotes

with unusual operating characteristics and those without a modulated IR carrier frequency.

If a source component does not respond correctly when you test an IR command that you taught in the Learn

IR mode:

• Leave the programming mode and determine whether the source component works in normal

operation.

• Check the batteries in the remote control.

• Reteach the command at various distances from a half-inch (roughly a centimeter and a quarter) to three

feet (almost a meter).

Finally, if nothing else works, change the IR learning mode to LearnAlt.:

1. Turn the ZR-8630AV ON.

2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds, until the LCD display shows "PGM MODE

3. Press the Tuner Select button repeatedly until the LCD display shows "Learn IR."

4. Press the Station Scan + button or Station Scan - button to toggle the setting to "LearnAlt." To reset it

manually to "Learn IR" press the Station Scan + button or Station Scan - button again.

5. Tap the PROGRAM button to exit programming. This automatically resets the IR learning mode to "Learn

IR."

Important Note: After using LearnAlt. to teach a source component’s IR commands to the ZR-8630AV, man-

ually reset the IR learning mode to Learn IR before teaching the next source component. If you leave the set-

ting in LearnAlt., the ZR-8630AV won't capture the IR commands of most remotes.

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PROGRAM EDITING STEPS

SOURCE-POWER EDITING

Skip to Step 2.

To edit the power commands for the source compo-

nents:

Step 2 - If the component has a single power IR com-

mand for both ON and OFF, teach the power IR com-

mand by pressing the power button on the compo-

nent's factory remote.

Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button.

The PROGRAM LED lights, the TUNER 1/2 LED

lights, the SEQUENCE LED blinks, and the ENTER IR

LED is on.

If the component has discrete ON and OFF com-

mands, teach the discrete ON command by pressing

the ON button on the source component's remote

control. The ENTER IR LED blinks.

Edit Power for Source 3: Tap the NEXT button twice.

The SOURCE 3/4 LED is RED, and the POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON" LED blinks.

Step 3 - Immediately after capturing the IR command,

test it by pressing the TEST IR button. If the source

component does not respond correctly to the IR com-

mand, try reteaching the command at various dis-

tances from a half-inch (roughly a centimeter and a

quarter) to three feet (almost a meter).

Skip to Step 2.

Edit Power for Source 4: Tap the NEXT button until

the SOURCE 3/4 LED is GREEN and the POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON" LED blinks.

Skip to Step 2.

Step 4 - Tap the NEXT button. The POWER ON LED

turns off and the DISCRETE OFF LED blinks RED.

Edit Power for Source 5: Tap the NEXT button until

the SOURCE 5/6 LED is RED and the POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON" LED blinks.

Step 5 - If the component has a single power com-

mand for both ON and OFF, press the NEXT button

again and continue to program the system.

If the component has a discrete ON and OFF com-

mand, teach the discrete OFF command. The ENTER

IR LED blinks.

Skip to Step 2.

Edit Power for Source 6: Tap the NEXT button until

the SOURCE 5/6 LED is GREEN and the POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON" LED blinks.

Skip to Step 2.

Step 6 - Immediately after capturing the IR command,

test it by pressing the TEST IR button. If the source

component does not respond correctly to the IR com-

mand, try reteaching the command at various dis-

tances from a half-inch (roughly a centimeter and a

quarter) to three feet (almost a meter).

Edit Power for Source 7: Tap the NEXT button until

the SOURCE 7/8 LED is RED and the POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON" LED blinks.

Skip to Step 2.

Edit Power for Source 8: Tap the NEXT button until

the SOURCE 7/8 LED is GREEN and the POWER OR

DISCRETE "ON" LED blinks.

Step 7 - Tap the PROGRAM button to exit programming.

IR COMMAND EDITING

Skip to Step 2.

To edit the individual IR commands for control of the

source components:

Edit IR Commands for Source 4: Tap the NEXT but-

ton until the SOURCE 3/4 LED is GREEN, and the IR

COMMANDS LED blinks.

Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button.

The PROGRAM LED lights, the TUNER 1/2 LED Skip to Step 2.

lights, the SEQUENCE LED blinks, and the ENTER IR

LED is on.

Edit IR Commands for Source 5: Tap the NEXT but-

ton until the SOURCE 5/6 LED is RED, and the IR

Edit IR Commands for Source 3: Tap the NEXT but- COMMANDS LED blinks.

ton until the SOURCE 3/4 LED is RED, and the IR

COMMANDS LED blinks.

Skip to Step 2.

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Edit IR Commands for Source 6: Tap the NEXT but- Step 3 - Using the source component's factory remote,

ton until the SOURCE 5/6 LED is GREEN, and the IR teach the IR command. The ENTER IR LED turns off.

COMMANDS LED blinks.

Step 4 - Immediately after capturing the IR command,

Skip to Step 2.

test it by pressing the TEST IR button. If the source

component does not respond correctly to the IR com-

mand, try reteaching the command at various dis-

tances from a half-inch (roughly a centimeter and a

quarter) to three feet (almost a meter).

Edit IR Commands for Source 7: Tap the NEXT but-

ton until the SOURCE 7/8 LED is RED, and the IR

COMMANDS LED blinks.

Skip to Step 2.

Step 5 - Repeat all steps until you have taught all of

Edit IR Commands for Source 8: Tap the NEXT but-

ton until the SOURCE 7/8 LED is GREEN, and the IR

COMMANDS LED blinks.

the source-component IR commands.

Step 6 - Tap the PROGRAM button to exit program-

ming.

Skip to Step 2.

Step 2 - Press a Function Button on the Niles R-8

Remote that corresponds to the source-component IR

command you wish to teach. The ENTER IR LED

lights red.

SEQUENCE EDITING

SEQUENCE LED blinks.

To program the control sequences for the source

components:

Skip to Step 2.

Edit a sequence for Source 7: Tap the NEXT button

until the SOURCE 7/8 LED is RED, and the

SEQUENCE LED blinks.

Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button.

The PROGRAM LED lights, the TUNER 1/2 LED

lights, the SEQUENCE LED blinks, and the ENTER IR

LED is on.

Skip to Step 2.

Edit a sequence for Source 8: Tap the NEXT button

until the SOURCE 7/8 LED is GREEN, and the

SEQUENCE LED blinks.

Edit a sequence for Source 3: Tap the NEXT button

until the SOURCE 3/4 LED is RED, and the

SEQUENCE LED blinks.

Skip to Step 2.

Step 2 - Press the keys on the Niles R-8 Remote that

correspond to the commands you wish to include in

the sequence.

Edit a sequence for Source 4: Tap the NEXT button

until the SOURCE 3/4 LED is GREEN, and the

SEQUENCE LED blinks.

Enter commands and delays in the order you wish

them to occur. The sequence may include as many as

64 commands and/or delays. To include a delay, use

the Volume + key (1 second) or Volume - key (.5 sec-

ond). The ENTER IR LED blinks when it receives a

command.

Skip to Step 2.

Edit a sequence for Source 5: Tap the NEXT button

until the SOURCE 5/6 LED is RED, and the

SEQUENCE LED blinks.

Skip to Step 2.

Step 3 - Tap the PROGRAM button to exit program-

ming.

Edit a sequence for Source 6: Tap the NEXT button

until the SOURCE 5/6 LED is GREEN, and the

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STORING TUNER PRESETS

Step 3 - Press and hold the PRESET Button where you

Step 1- With the BAND SHIFT Button, select the wish to store the desired station. The station display

desired tuner (Tuner 1 or Tuner 2) and band (AM or blinks when the station is stored to the PRESET Button.

FM). The cycle is FM 1, AM 1, FM 2, AM 2.

Step 2 - Locate the desired station for preset using the

STATION SCAN Buttons.

PROGRAM ERASING

Erasing Individual IR Commands

Step 2. Release the PROGRAM and ERASE buttons

to erase all programming for the selected source.

Step 1. Follow the same steps as you would to pro-

gram the IR command that you wish to erase.

Step 3. Continue programming, or tap the

PROGRAM button to exit the programming mode.

Step 2. When the ENTER IR LED lights (prompting you

to teach an IR command), tap the ERASE button

instead. This erases the previously stored command.

Erasing All Programming

Step 1. During normal programming, press and hold

the PROGRAM, NEXT, and ERASE buttons until the

PROGRAM LED, the POWER OR DISCRETE “ON”

LED, the IR COMMANDS LED, and the SEQUENCE

LED all blink.

Step 3. Continue programming, or tap the PROGRAM

button to exit the programming mode.

Erasing Individual Sequences

Step 1. Follow the same steps as you would to pro- Step 2. Release the PROGRAM, NEXT, and

gram the sequence that you wish to erase.

ERASE buttons to erase all programming for the

entire system.

Step 2. When the ENTER IR LED lights (prompting you

to enter the IR commands and/or delays for the Step 3. Continue programming, or tap the

sequence), press and hold the ERASE button instead. PROGRAM button to exit the programming mode.

This erases the previously stored sequence.

Step 3. Continue programming, or tap the PROGRAM

button to exit the programming mode.

Erasing all IR Commands and Sequence Programming

for Only One Source

Step 1. During normal programming, and while

the LED for the source you wish to erase is lit,

press and hold the PROGRAM and ERASE buttons

until the POWER OR DISCRETE “ON” LED,

the IR COMMANDS LED, and the SEQUENCE LED

all blink.

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ZR-8630AV SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

™

Select Eight Master Keys

Expander Master Keypad Connection Accessory

STOCK # FG00808

STOCK # FG00853

™

Provides advanced system control, including sys-

tem activation, source selection and control, and

volume adjustment.

Increases the number of Select and/or Solo

OUTPUT

Master Keypad Modules that can be connected to a

single zone of the ZR-8630AV.

INPUTS

POWER

™

Select IR Eight Master Keys

IntelliPad Ci Adapter Cable

STOCK # FG00935

STOCK # FG00852

™

Provides advanced system control, including sys-

tem activation, source selection and control, and

volume adjustment. Includes interference-resistant

narrow-band integrated IR sensor.

Provides easy connection of IR sensors to the Select or

™

Solo Master Keypad when using two-conductor shield-

ed cable.

™

Solo Four Master Keys

AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier

STOCK # FG00807

STOCK # FG00814

Provides system activation, source selection and

control, basic source transport and menu control,

and volume adjustment.

Source-level audio and base-band video distribution

amplifier. Includes a stereo audio and video input,

distributed to three audio/video outputs.

™

Solo IR Four Master Keys

IRC-1P FloodFlasher

STOCK # FG00936

STOCK # FG00932

™

Provides system activation, source selection and

control, basic source transport and menu control,

and volume adjustment. Includes interference-

resistant narrow-band integrated IR sensor.

IR FloodFlasher . Connects with a 3.5mm mono

mini-plug; 10’ cable. Includes Velcro mounting system.

™

Numeric Accessory Keypad Module

IRC-2P MicroFlasher

STOCK # FG00809

STOCK # FG00726

™

Provides direct channel access for DSS receivers and

direct track/disc access for CD and DVD changers.

IR MicroFlasher . Connects with a 3.5mm mono

mini-plug; 10’ cable. Includes light blocker.

™

Transport Accessory Keypad Module

Zone/Room Labels

STOCK # LA01021A

STOCK # FG00810

Zone/Room identification labels to place in the label

slots for each zone of the ZR-8630AV.

Provides source transport, menu, and advanced

control. Works with the Select(tm) Master Keypad.

IntelliPad Ci Master Keypad Labels

R-8 Accessory Remote

STOCK # FG00939

STOCK # LA00978A

Additional remote control for operation from zones

installed with Select(tm) IR keypads, Solo(tm) IR

keypads, and Niles IR Sensors.

Additional Master Keypad identification labels to

™

customize a Select or Solo Master Keypad Module.

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ZR-8630AV SYSTEM ACCESSORIES continued

NET-2D Computer Network Convenience Outlets

NET-2S Computer Network Convenience Outlets

ColorStock#

Almond

Bone

ColorStock#

Almond

Bone

FG00858

FG00840

FG00842

FG00859

FG00843

FG00844

White

Two eight-wire (RJ-45) modular jacks for computer

network or IntelliPad Ci Master Keypad connections.

Standard-style faceplate.

™

network or IntelliPad Ci Master Keypad connections.

Decora -style faceplate.

Special Note: RJ-45 jacks and the faceplates that make up the network con-

venience outlets are available separately in our Jobsite System.

SYNC ACCESSORIES

Many of the components in your system should have their power status “synced” to the ZR-8630AV. The follow-

ing accessories either sense a component’s ON/OFF status or actually turn components ON/OFF.

LS-1 Light Sensor

IPC-6 Programmable AC Power Controller

STOCK #

FG00728

FG00272

Senses the brightness of a component’s front-panel

display and outputs a 12V DC sync signal when the

display is brightest.

Six-outlet microprocessor-controlled power-management

LS-1 Light Sensor

system with on/off sequencing.

+12V DC

MIN

MAX

*Rack-mount panel available.Stock#FG00669

SENSOR

2V CONTROL

OUTPUT

SENSITIVITY

ADJUST

APC-2 Current-Sensing Outlet Switcher

STOCK #

10’ Bare-Wire to Mini-Plug Accessory Cable

STOCK #

FG00724

FG00254

Current-sensing outlet. Provides 12V DC sync

connection via an accessory cable to the ZR-8630AV.

Sends sync signals to the 12V sync inputs of the

ZR-8630AV. Connects with a 3.5mm mono mini-

plug and flying leads.

OTI-512 Opto-Isolated Voltage Trigger

STOCK #

10’ Mini-plug to Mini-Plug Accessory Cable

STOCK #

FG00319

FG00933

Converts any voltage between 3V and 30V (AC or

DC) to 12V DC sync. Useful in combination with an

Sends sync signals to the 12V sync inputs of the

ZR-8630AV. Connects with a 3.5mm mono mini-

plug on each end.

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accessory cable with Proceed , Fosgate , Citation ,

™

and Synthesis preamps.

AC-3 Voltage-Triggered AC Power Strip

12V DC/200mA Wall Adapter

STOCK #

FG00242

FG00665

Provides a 12V DC sync signal to the ZR-8630AV

when plugged into a component’s switched outlet.

AC power strip with two voltage-triggered AC outlets

and one unswitched AC outlet.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING THE ZR-8630AV

Problem

Troubleshooting

The receiver has no lights on.

Inspect the AC power cord. Be sure it is inserted firmly into the power-cord

socket of the receiver.

Check the AC power outlet. If possible, plug the ZR-8630AV into an

unswitched AC outlet. If the unit is pl ugged into a switched AC outlet, verify

that the outlet is switched on and is providing power.

If you've checked the cord and the outlet, and you still have no lights, call

Niles for service.

The LCD Display shows error

E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6.

Errors E1 through E6 mean that an internal problem exists and the ZR-8630AV

requires service.

The LCD Display shows error

E7.

Error E7 means one or more of the front-panel control or programming

buttons is stuck in the depressed position.

Check each button by pressing and releasing it.

The LCD Display shows error

E8.

In an expanded system, one or more of the ZR-8630AV units is not set to the

proper Master/Slave mode.

Refer to the Installation Settings of this manual for proper setup.

SYSTEM INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Troubleshooting

The keypad is connected, but

no lights come on.

Test the keypad cable with an appropriate cable tester.

There is no IR control of the

source components.

The sensors may be receiving some interference. Check the Status LED.

When using the Niles I RR-4D+ Wall Mou nt or the Niles TIR-1+ Tabletop IR

Sensors, the Status LED should be illuminating

GREEN when the z one is ON.

The Status LED should be off when the zone is OFF, and it should be RED

when it is receiving a command.

When using the Niles MS-1 or MS-2 IR Sensors, the Status LED should be off

when the zone is ON. It should only illuminate GREEN when receiving an

actual IR command.

If the LEDs stay constantly RED (or GREEN when using MS-1 or MS-2), that is

a sign of interference. Identify the source of interference and remove it, or move

the sensor to a place where it doesn't have interference. Sources of interfer-

ence may include dimmer switches, fan-motor switches, televisions (especially

plasma televisions), and sunlight.

Some IR commands work for a

source and some don't.

You may have captured some IR commands incorrectly. To avoid this, test all IR

commands with the IR test feature as you capture them.

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SPECIFICATIONS

ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receiver

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Continuous Average Power Output (FTC)

All Channels:

30W per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, any two channels driven

from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than .05% THD.

37W per channel min. RMS at 4 ohms, any two channels driven

from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than .1% THD.

Frequency Response: 10Hz to 50kHz +/- 3dB

Input Sensitivity:

160mV for 1W output, 860mV for full output (30W)

with volume control set to maximum.

Input Impedance:

Signal Noise Ratio:

20k ohms

≥ 93dB

TUNER SECTION

USA/Canada

Frequency Range:

IHF Sensitivity:

87.5-108MHz

≤ 20dBu (19kHz LPF ON

THD = 3%)

≥ 60dB

Frequency Range:

IHF Sensitivity:

87.5-108MHz

≤ 20dBu (19kHz LPF ON

THD = 3%)

≥ 60dB

IF Rejection:

Image Rejection:

Carrier Leak:

Selectivity:

Usable Sensitivity:

S/N Ratio:

IF Rejection:

Image Rejection:

Carrier Leak:

Selectivity:

Usable Sensitivity:

S/N Ratio:

≥ 30dB

≥ 60dB

≥ 50dB

≥ 55dB

≥ 60dB (+/- 400kHz)

≤ 25dBu (S/N = 50dB)

≥ 60dB

≥ 60dB (+/- 400kHz)

≤ 25dBu (S/N = 50dB)

≥ 60dB

Separation:

AM Rejection:

≥ 25dB

≥ 40dB

Separation:

AM Rejection:

≥ 30dB

≥ 40dB

AM (USA/CANADA)

Frequency Range:

IF Rejection:

Image Rejection:

Selectivity:

Usable Sensitivity:

S/N Ratio:

530-1710kHz

≥ 45dB

Frequency Range:

IF Rejection:

Image Rejection:

Selectivity:

Usable Sensitivity:

S/N Ratio:

522-1611kHz

≥ 45dB

≥ 30dB

≥ 18dB (+/- 10kHz)

≤ 61dBu (S/N = 20dB)

≥ 43dB

≥ 20dB (+/- 10kHz)

≤ 61dBu (S/N = 20dB)

≥ 43dB

GENERAL

Power Supply:

Dimensions:

AC 120V, 60Hz

17" wide x 7-1/8" high

(including feet) x 16" deep

Power Consumption: 500W Maximum

Weight:

40 lbs

REMOTE CONTROL

Transmitter:

Power Supply:

Infrared

Two "AA" batteries (1.5V x 2)

Signal Range:

Approx. 9m, 30'

VIDEO

Input Impedance:

Output Level:

75 ohms

1Vpp

Output Impedance: 75 ohms

Video Bandwidth: DC to 6MHz min. +/- 3dB

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Niles Audio Corporation

12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 160818 Miami, FL 33116

Customer Service: 1-800-BUY-HIFI (1- 800-289-4434)

Phone: 305-238-4373 • Fax: 305-238-0185

Visit us on the web at www.nilesaudio.com

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(or components thereof) are manufactured under one or more U.S. Patents, foreign equivalents and/or pending patents (see product for details). Because we constantly

strive to improve our products, Niles reserves the right to change product specifications, descriptions, and prices without notice. The technical and other specifications

of information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of Niles products. Additional information can be obtained at www.nile-

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