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CONNECT THE HT (HOME THEATER) SYNC IF NEEDED
If the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver Kit is going to share audio source components with a separate home theater system, it is important to use
the HT (home theater) sync. A voltage signal from the home theater receiver allows the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver to know that the home
theater receiver is on and may be utilizing connected sources. The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver will not go into standby, even if all of its zones
are shut off, until this voltage signal is no longer present. Use a 3.5 mm stereo plug (FG01019). One end connects to the HT Sync port on
the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver, the other end to a trigger output (or similar) on the home theater receiver. If a trigger output is not available
on the home theater receiver, an alternate Niles CS12V Current Sensing 12V Trigger (FG01173) may be used. When the power cord of the
home theater receiver is connected to the current sensing outlet on the CS12V and the receiver is turned on, the CS12V sees the additional
current draw and sends out a 12V trigger.
CONNECT THE EXTERNAL CONTROLLER
The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be externally controlled in two ways: RS-232 and/or IR.
RS-232
The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with two-way RS-232 serial
communication. This allows the receiver to be monitored and controlled by
an external control system such as the Niles iC2 (FG01342). The RS-232
port uses a 3.5 mm stereo jack with standard TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve)
confi guration of Transmit, Receive, and Ground
(Figure 16). The RS-232
control command protocols for the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver are located in
the
RS-232 Control Protocols
section.
IR INPUT
The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver can be controlled by a programmable/
learning IR remote control system. Connect a Niles IR sensor (several
models available separately) to receive the IR signals from the IR remote
control to the Global IR input. The discrete IR control codes for the ZR-6
MultiZone Receiver are available in several formats. See www.nilesaudio.
com/techsupport.
CONNECT THE MAIN POWER CABLE
The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver is equipped with an IEC Cable Connector. A supplied, removable power cable is attached to this two-pin
Power Connector and then plugged into an AC wall outlet. This is the AC power disconnect for the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver and should
remain accessible during use. A high quality surge suppression device is recommended to protect the equipment from potentially harmful
power surges and spikes.
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
ZR-6 MULTIZONE RECEIVER SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Receive
Ring
Tip
Transmit
Sleeve
Ground
Figure 16. 3.5 mm Stereo Plug