Page 2 - Table Of Contents; TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Niles ZR-4630 MultiZone Receiver, one of the most flexible and convenient audiocomponents ever offered. The ZR-4630, like all Niles products, is built to the highest standards of quality andreliability. With proper installation and operation, you'll enjo...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION
Niles Audio has recognized the need for a simple to use, cost-effective multi-zone system that can provide yearsof listening pleasure to music-lovers. Our engineering and product development departments have joinedforces to produce an innovative multi-zone receiver that incorporates six separate zon...
Page 7 - The Solo; FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Multi-zone/Multi-source The ZR-4630 MultiZone Receiver incorporates matrix preamplifier technology to provide as many as threesource components and the built-in tuner to six listening zones simultaneously. Finally, Dad can relax to thesound of his favorite music in the den while the kids are listeni...
Page 9 - Figure 1
9 PARTS GUIDE (ZR-4630) LED Zone ON/OFF Indicator Zone Label Slots Tuner Controls DB-9 Computer Interface Sensor for Capturing IR Commands Zone All On/Page Enable Switches Programming Controls and Indicators Tuner Display Removable Programming Cover Main Power Switch Sync Inputs Keypad Inputs System...
Page 11 - REMOTE; Figure 2; Zone Volume Buttons
Source Buttons A quick tap of any of these buttons causes the zone toturn on and a source component to be selected.Pressing and holding these buttons for longer than threeseconds causes all enabled zones to turn on. Also, allzones are selected to the same source component. Zone OFF Button A quick ta...
Page 12 - SOLO; Figure 3
Master Keys A quick tap of any of these keys causes the zone toturn on and a source component to be selected.Pressing and holding these keys for longer than threeseconds causes all enabled zones to turn on. Also, allzones are selected to the same source-component. Zone OFF Key A quick tap of this ke...
Page 13 - Source Components; SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS; Figure 4; CONFIGURATION 1 - SIX ZONES
This is the simplest of the ZR-4630 configurations (see Figure 4). It depicts one Niles ZR-4630 MultiZoneReceiver installed to provide sound to six listening zones. Each zone consists of one room with one pair of speakers. One Solo ™ Master Keypad Module is included in each zone for user control. Nu...
Page 15 - Figure 5; Designated
CONFIGURATION 2 – ADDING ZONES USING MULTIPLE ZR-4630’S More than one ZR-4630 can be used if the system requires more than six zones. A maximum of three ZR-4630’s,providing up to 18 zones, can be combined to create a larger multi-zone/multi-source system. One ZR-4630 isdesignated as the Master and t...
Page 16 - CONFIGURATION 3 – DISTRIBUTING SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO SIGNALS; Figure 6
16 CONFIGURATION 3 – DISTRIBUTING SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO SIGNALS When sharing source components with three ZR-4630’s (see Figure 6) or two ZR-4630’s and a Home Theatersystem (see Figure 7), a Niles AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier is required for each source. SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS L R AUDIO...
Page 17 - Home Theater Receiver; Figure 7
17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS L R AUDIO VIDEO DSS PHONE DIGITAL L CD CHANGER R AUDIO DIGITAL L R AUDIO VIDEO DVD DIGITAL L R AUDIO CD DVD DSS Video 1 Video 2 VIDEO FRONT L L R DIGITAL 1 2 R CENTER SURROUND L R Niles IRC-2P MicroFlashers Four Pair Twisted Cable Home Theater Receiver Source Components Nile...
Page 18 - Figure 8
18 CONFIGURATION 4 – INTEGRATING AN IR-CONTROLLED HOME THEATER An IR-controlled Home Theater surround-sound receiver can be integrated to share source components in asystem with the ZR-4630. Distributing Audio Signals Audio signals for the shared source components are connected to both the ZR-4630 a...
Page 19 - The Flasher output from the IntelliControl; Figure 9
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 ina system with the ZR-4630. Audio Signals Audio signals for the shared source components are connected to both the ZR-4630 and...
Page 21 - CONFIGURATION 7 – MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS IN A ZONE; Master Keypad Module is located in each area.
CONFIGURATION 7 – MULTIPLE LISTENING AREAS IN A ZONE A single zone of the ZR-4630 can be set up to contain more than one listening area (i.e., an adjacent livingroom and dining room). This configuration is chosen when the speakers in the zone are not required to beplayed at separate volume levels or...
Page 22 - CONFIGURATION 8 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MORE POWER; the variable position for this configuration.; Keypad
22 CONFIGURATION 8 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MORE POWER Each zone of the ZR-4630 provides RCA preamplifier output connections for the connection of externalamplifiers. External amplifiers can be used to provide more power in a zone. In Figure 12, an external amplifier has been connected to ...
Page 24 - CONFIGURATION 10 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE ROOMS; Master
24 CONFIGURATION 10 – EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER IN A ZONE FOR MULTIPLE ROOMS The preamplifier output connectors on the ZR-4630 for zones 4, 5 and 6 have a fixed/variable setting. Using thefixed setting with an external amplifier enables a zone to be divided up into individual rooms using conventionalNiles ...
Page 25 - CONFIGURATION 11 – SYSTEM PAGING AND EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION 11 – SYSTEM PAGING AND EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM A Paging Input connection on the rear panel of the ZR-4630 provides a connection for the paging output signal of pop-ular telephone systems for voice paging through the speakers in the listening zones (see Figure 15). Paging volume level...
Page 26 - CONFIGURATION 12 – IR REPEATING FOR CONTROL OF LOCAL COMPONENTS; may be required to
26 CONFIGURATION 12 – IR REPEATING FOR CONTROL OF LOCAL COMPONENTS An IR Repeating System can be integrated into a room connected to the Niles ZR-4630 (see Figure 17). This enablesa single IR Sensor (installed in that room) to control local components with a hand-held IR remote control. In Figure 17...
Page 27 - When using a Niles IRC-1P FloodFlasher; Solving the IR Command Conflict if Present; instead of IRC-1P FloodFlasher; COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY
Infrared Command Compatibility IR control testing was conducted on many equipment brands to determine their compatibility with the ZR-4630. Typical A/V source components (i.e., CD, DVD, DSS, Cable Boxes, etc.) from each brand were chosenfor the test. All brands listed below passed the test. Importan...
Page 28 - SOURCE POWER SYNCHRONIZATION
28 WHAT IS SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZATION? The ZR-4630 has been designed to keep track of the ON/OFF condition of the three source components connectedto the system. This enables source components that utilize the same IR command for ON and OFF to be automated. For this feature to function as designed...
Page 29 - Splitting Video Output
CHOOSING A SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD Once you establish that all source components in the system have compatible IR commands, the next step isto 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. Video Sync Video Syn...
Page 30 - CD CHANGER; Back
30 Voltage Sync Voltage Sync is also a reliable method of synchronization if chosen and implemented correctly. The Sync Inputscan detect the control out voltage from a Niles Signal Sensing product interfaced to the source component. Obtaining Voltage Sync Current SensingCurrent Sensing synchronizes ...
Page 31 - SOURCE AND HOME THEATER SYNC STATUS
Light SensingUsing a light sensor (LS-1) to synchronize your components is usually your last choice, simply because the otherchoices 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 is then connected to the ZR-4630’s Sy...
Page 32 - OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW; MASTER KEYS/SOURCE BUTTONS; Master Keys on the SoloTM
32 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW MASTER KEYS/SOURCE BUTTONS The Master Keys available on the Solo ™ Master Keypad Module and the Source Buttons on the hand-held R-4 Remote (Figure 21) provide “one-touch activation” of the ZR-4630 and source components. The Master Keys on the Solo ™ Master Keypad Module are e...
Page 33 - Master Key/Source Button Events; When you press a Master Key on a Solo; Source Button; Event 1; Power commands for; Event 4; It is executed last and occurs every time a
Master Key/Source Button Events When you press a Master Key on a Solo ™ Master Keypad Module or a Source Button on the hand held R-4 Remote, as many as four events occur. The first event is factory programmed and activates the zone which you are located. The second event is fac-tory programmed and s...
Page 34 - The OFF Key/Button included on both the Solo; Off Key on the SoloTM
MASTER KEY/SOURCE BUTTON OPERATION The Master Key/Source Buttons have two methods for operating the system. Single-Zone Operation The first method, a quick tap of a Master Key/Source Button in a zone (holding the Key/Button for less thanthree seconds), causes only that zone to turn ON. The Master Ke...
Page 35 - The OFF Key/Button has two methods of operation.; Single Zone OFF; Factory
OFF Key Events When you press the OFF Key/Button, as many as two events occur. The first event is factory programmed andis responsible for turning the zone or all zones OFF every time the OFF Key/Button is pressed. The second event is responsible for turning OFF the source components and only occurs...
Page 36 - VOLUME KEYS/VOLUME BUTTONS; The Volume Keys on the Solo; Volume Keys/Volume Buttons Operation; Volume Keys on the SoloTM
VOLUME KEYS/VOLUME BUTTONS The Volume Keys on the Solo ™ Master Keypad Module and the Volume Buttons on the hand-held R-4 Remote provide control of volume for individual zones. Volume Keys/Volume Buttons Operation Pressing the Volume + or the Volume - Keys/Buttons raises and lowers the speaker outpu...
Page 37 - Mute Key/Mute Button Operation; Mute Key on the SoloTM
MUTE KEY/MUTE BUTTON The Mute Key/Button provides a method of turning the sound ON/OFF for a brief moment in an individual zonewithout turning the zone OFF (this also prevents the source component from being turned OFF). Mute Key/Mute Button Operation In a zone using the speaker output or the preamp...
Page 38 - FUNCTION KEYS/BUTTONS; Function Key/Button Operation for Connected Source Components; Function Keys on the SoloTM Master Keypad
FUNCTION KEYS/BUTTONS The Solo ™ Master Keypad Module, the Numeric ™ Accessory Keypad Module, and the hand-held R-4 Remote include various function keys for control of the built-in tuner and the connected source components. Figure 26illustrates the available function keys for all of the control devi...
Page 39 - Function Key/Button Operation for the Built-in Tuner; Pre-Programmed Tuner Commands; Key
Function Key/Button Operation for the Built-in Tuner The commands for operation of the built-in tuner from the function keys/Buttons are pre-programmed. Figure27 depicts the available commands for the tuner, their function key/button location, and a description of theiraction on the tuner. After the...
Page 40 - Station Scan Buttons; searches upward in; Preset Buttons; FRONT PANEL TUNER OPERATION
Band-Shift Button The Band Shift Button toggles the selected tuning band between AM and FM. Station Scan Buttons A quick tap of the Station Scan Buttons increments the tuner one frequency step. Pressing and holding theStation Scan Buttons searches the currently selected band for the next tunable sta...
Page 41 - Source 2; IDENTICAL SOURCE COMPONENTS
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 learningremote control programmed with these IR commands). Identical source components can b...
Page 42 - Master Keypad Modules in each zone; Operation from the Home Theater Zone
OPERATING A SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH A HOME THEATER Operation from the Stereo Zones Provided by the ZR-4630 User operation from the zones provided by ZR-4630’s, are not affected when integrating a Home Theater toshare source components (see System Configurations 4 & 5). Solo ™ Master Keypad Module...
Page 43 - SYSTEM BUSY INDICATION; cate busy while they are being executed.; PAGING INDICATION
When the Home Theater turns ON, it provides a 12V Status signal that is connected to the Home TheaterSync Input on the rear panel of the ZR-4630. This 12V Status signal provides the ON/OFF status of theHome Theater to the ZR-4630. The moment a valid Home Theater Sync signal is present at the ZR-4630...
Page 44 - PLACEMENT; INSTALLATION; CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE TO THE NILES NO-STRIP CONNECTOR; CONNECTIONS
PLACEMENT Place the ZR-4630 on a flat, level surface such as a table or shelf, with its weight equally distributed on each ofits four feet. Placing the weight of the amplifier on the rear or front panel for even an instant will result indamage to the amplifier's connectors and controls. Like any hig...
Page 45 - TERMINATING FOUR-PAIR TWISTED CABLE; KEYPADS; Each Solo; CONNECTING THE SOLO
TERMINATING FOUR-PAIR TWISTED CABLE The Solo ™ Master Keypad Modules, the Expander, and the ZR-4630’s System Expansion connections require a four-pair twisted cable with a one-to-one wiring configuration. To maintain consistency throughout allIntellipad Ci installations, we recommend the color-codin...
Page 46 - CONNECTING IR SENSORS; An IR sensor can be connected to a Solo; Connecting a Sensor Installed with Two-Conductor Shielded Cable
CONNECTING IR SENSORS An IR sensor can be connected to a Solo ™ Master Keypad Module in one of two ways,directly with a four-pair twisted cable (seeFigures 34 and 35), or with a three-wire to RJ-45 adapter available from Niles for IR Sensorsinstalled with two-conductor shielded cable(see Figure 36 a...
Page 47 - Video Synchronization from a Source Component; Source Sync Inputs are designed with; Voltage Sync from a Source Component to a
47 CONNECTIONS SOURCE-COMPONENT POWER AND HOME THEATERSYNCHRONIZATION SIGNALS 1. Video Synchronization from a Source Component to a ZR-4630 Sync Input An RCA Y-adapter is used to split the video output of asource component for connection to one of the threeSource Sync Inputs of the ZR-4630 (2, 3, or...
Page 48 - The mini-plug end of a Niles Low Output MicroFlasher
48 CONNECTIONS SYSTEM EXPANSION 5. System Expansion Input to System Expansion Output Four-pair twisted cable, terminated with male RJ-45plugs, connects multiple ZR-4630's using the SystemExpansion Input and Output terminals. Connections aremade from the Input of one of the ZR-4630's to theOutput of ...
Page 49 - CONNECTING AN IR SENSOR FOR LOCAL SYSTEM CONTROL; The IR Sensor connects normally to the Solo
49 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN IR SENSOR FOR LOCAL SYSTEM CONTROL IR Sensors installed in zones for hand-held IR remote control of the ZR-4630 and its source components can alsobe used to control local components (i.e., a TV, DSS, DVD, and a surround-sound system located in the masterbedroom zone as s...
Page 50 - CONNECTING AN A/B AMPLIFIER SWITCH FOR LOCAL SYSTEM SELECTION
50 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN A/B AMPLIFIER SWITCH FOR LOCAL SYSTEM SELECTION A Niles SPK-1 Voltage Activated Speaker Level A/B Switcher connects to both the ZR-4630 and a local systemto provide sound from each system to the same speakers located in a single zone. The local system only con-nects to t...
Page 51 - PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW
51 INSTALLER PROGRAMMING PANEL IR commands needed for control of connected external source-components are programmed into the ZR-4630’s program memory using the hidden programming controls on the front panel (see figure 42). Programming is accomplished using the hidden panels push buttons and LED pr...
Page 52 - ZR-4630 Programming Worksheet; Document the customer’s name.; Joe Installer; FM
3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS ( CHOOSE ONLY ONE : A, B OR C) 1 6 2 3 4 5 ❏ (A) MASTER 7 12 8 9 10 11 ❏ (B) SLAVE 1 13 18 14 15 16 17 ❏ (C) SLAVE 2 ZR-4630 Programming Worksheet A completed Tuner and Zone Label Programming Worksheet is required for each ZR-4630 installed in a system.The programming inf...
Page 53 - ZR-4630 Source-Component Programming Worksheet; COMPONENT; Single “Power” IR Command
ZR-4630 Source-Component Programming Worksheet A completed source-component Programming Worksheet is required for each source-component included inthe system. The programming information that should be included is detailed in figures 44, 45, and 46. 53 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW 1 JOB TITLE 2 SYSTEM DESIG...
Page 54 - SOURCE IR COMMAND; Document the IR commands in their function key/button locations
Function Keys/Buttons Programming Figure 45 depicts the section of the Programming Worksheet that corresponds to the source-component functionkey/button programming. Each programmed source component has one worksheet filled out specifying what par-ticular IR commands have been programmed and to whic...
Page 55 - PROGRAMMING A LEARNING REMOTE FOR ZONE OPERATION; IR Sensors cannot operate a; Learning
PROGRAMMING A LEARNING REMOTE FOR ZONE OPERATION Learning remote controls can be taught the IR commands of the Niles R-4 Remote to provide individual zoneoperation. These IR commands operate the ZR-4630 and its associated source components from any zoneequipped with an IR Sensor. Important Note: IR ...
Page 56 - If you have source components that; one; exception. The OFF IR command
Method #1– Controlling Shared Source Componentswith IR Repeating and 12V Home Theater Status When using IR Repeating, IR programming for thesource components can be accomplished by pro-gramming the actual IR commands from the sourcecomponent’s included remote control into the HomeTheater learning re...
Page 57 - You must teach the Niles OFF IR
Method #3 – Controlling Shared Source Componentswith Niles R-4 Commands and without 12V HomeTheater Status A third method of programming is available in situationswhere a 12V DC status signal is not available from theHome Theater. With this method, you must teach someof the Niles R-4 Remote Control ...
Page 58 - PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET
PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET 1 JOB TITLE 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER 3 UNIT MODE AND ZONE LABELS ( CHOOSE ONLY ONE : A, B OR C) 1 6 2 3 4 5 4 TUNER PRESETS AM 1 _______________ 2 _______________ 3 _______________ 4 _______________ 5 _______________ 6 _______________ 7 _______________ 8 _______________ 9 ____________...
Page 66 - Depress the PROGRAM button.; INSTALLING ZONE LABELS; Repeat steps 1 and 2 for Zones 2 through 6.; INSTALLATION SETTINGS
ALL ON/PAGE DIP SWITCH SETTINGS There are six All ON/PAGE switches located on the hiddenprogramming panel of the ZR-4630. Each of the ZR-4630'szones has a corresponding numbered switch (see Figure 40). The switches enable (Up) or disable (Down) the individualzones from responding to ALL ON commands ...
Page 67 - VOLUME SETTINGS; Press and Hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds.
INSTALLATION SETTINGS VOLUME SETTINGS The ZR-4630 has three useful volume features with customizable settings. The following is a list of the threevolume features along with their default values and a description of their purpose. Maximum Turn ON and Source Change Volume Level Maximum Turn ON and So...
Page 68 - SYSTEM PROGRAMMING STEPS; PROGRAMMING THE SOURCE COMPONENTS
60 Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button for two seconds. Three LEDs illuminate: ENTER IR , PROGRAM, and SOURCE 2 . The POWER OR DISCRETE “ON” LED blinks. Step 2 - If Source Two is turned ON/OFF with IR commands, go directly to Step 3. If Source Two is not turned ON/OFF viaIR Commands, press th...
Page 74 - PROGRAM EDITING STEPS
SOURCE-POWER EDITING These are the steps for editing the power ON/OFFcommands for the source components. Step 1. Press and Hold the Program button. The Program LED lights RED, the Source 2 LED lightsRED, Power/On LED Blinks RED, and the Enter IRlights RED. Edit Power for Source 2: Continue editing f...
Page 75 - SEQUENCE EDITING
67 PROGRAM EDITING STEPS SEQUENCE EDITING These are the steps for programming the Sequencesfor control of the source components. Step 1. Press and Hold the Program button. The Program LED lights RED, the Source 2 LED lightsRED, the Power/On LED Blinks RED, and the Enter IRlights RED. Edit a Sequence...
Page 77 - IPC-6 Programmable AC Power Controller; SYNC ACCESSORIES; 0’ Mini-plug to Mini-Plug Accessory Cable; ZR-4630 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES; continued; 0’ Bare-Wire to Mini-Plug Accessory Cable; NET-2S Computer Network Convenience Outlets
69 AC-3 Voltage-Triggered AC Power Strip APC-2 Current-Sensing Outlet Switcher STOCK # FG00242 STOCK # FG00254 AC power strip with two voltage-triggered AC outletsand one unswitched AC Outlet. Current-sensing outlet. Provides 12V DC sync connection via an accessory cable to the ZR-4630. 12V DC/200mA...
Page 78 - The receiver has no lights on.; TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING THE ZR-4630; Problem; Test the keypad cable with an appropriate cable tester.; SYSTEM INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING; Check each of the buttons by pressing and releasing them.; Troubleshooting
70 Problem The receiver has no lights on. Inspect the AC power cord. Be sure it is inserted firmly into the power-cordsocket of the receiver. Check the AC power outlet. Verify that the outlet is providing power (i.e., aswitched AC outlet). Ensure that the ZR-4630 is always plugged into an unswitched...
Page 79 - SPECIFICATIONS; AMPLIFIER SECTION; Infrared
71 SPECIFICATIONS ZR-4630 MultiZone Receiver AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power Output (FTC) All Channels: 30W per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, any two channels drivenfrom 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than .08% THD. 37W per channel min. RMS at 4 ohms, any two channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 ...
Page 80 - NOTES
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