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ZR-6

6 Source, 6 Zone Audio MultiZone

Receiver with Built-In AM/FM Tuner

and iPod Integration

Includes rack mount ears, a R-8L

hand-held learning remote control and an

iPod connection cable.

Model Stock Number

Standard FG01433

Export FG01434

International CES Innovations

2008 Design & Engineering

Award honoree in the Multi-Room

Audio/Video product category

Features

■ Distributes up to six sources to six zones to create a whole-house audio system

■ Plug-and-play iPod integration provides simplified connection and operation,

including metadata with the Solo

-6 MD keypad, of this popular music source

■ Built-in AM/FM tuner with 20 preset stations for each band provides out-of-the-box

radio operation and eliminates the need for an additional component, connections,

and programming

■ Five external audio inputs provide connections for both audio and sync

■ Built-in 12-channel digital amplifier delivers 50 watts per zone (25 watts per

channel) to each of the six zones

■ Integrates easily with Niles VS-6 component video switcher to create a distributed

audio/video system

■ RS-232 and discrete IR control for each of the six zones provides seamless integration

with external remote control systems

■ IR storage includes two library pages for accessing secondary system commands

such as lighting, drapery, including the commands for the VS-6 component video

switcher

■ System configuration via front panel controls and display for quick and intuitive

system set up (programs five additional sources in under 15 minutes)

■ Front panel RS-232 connection enables system programming restoration and back-

up via PC

■ Preamplifier outputs for zones 4, 5, and 6 make it easy to add additional power

with Niles Systems Integration Amplifiers

■ Six IR flasher outputs (one is global and 2 through 6 are source specific)

■ A fifth audio input is available if an iPod is not connected

■ Four 12V control outputs for voltage triggers (1 is global, and 4, 5, and 6 are zone

specific)

■ Paging input accommodates voice announcements from a telephone system

and/or doorbell tones from the optional Niles DBI-1 interface

■ Independent bass, treble, and variable loudness tone controls enable the

customization of each zone to optimize performance

■ Rugged, 2U aluminum front panel and included mounting ears make rack mounting

secure while taking up minimal space

■ System architecture expands to 18 zones via two additional ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers

■ The ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver supports up to three keypads in each zone, ideal for

large rooms (keypads sold separately; requires ZR-KE Keypad Expander)

■ Zone linking enables the ZR-6 MultiZone Receiver to permanently group up to six

zones per chassis: turn-on, source selection, and turn-off all work in unison, yet each

zone has independent volume, bass, treble, variable loudness control and paging

■ Phantom home theater zone enables source sharing with independent home theater

system via global IR input

■ Gold-plated RCA audio jacks

■ Removable speaker connectors accommodate up to 14-gauge wire

■ 75 ohm FM antenna connection, 300 ohm AM antenna connection

(AM and FM antennas included)

■ RJ-45 keypad connections use T-568A CAT-5 termination

■ Removable two-wire IEC power cord

■ Field upgradeable firmware via RS-232 connection

Specifications

■ Safety certifications: CSA-E65 listed, tested under

UL6500 standards (pending)

■ Dimensions: 17 1/4" W x 4" H x 15" D including

connection terminals with no wires attached

(43.8cm W x 10.2cm H x 38.1cm D)

■ 2U rack height

Warranty: Two-year limited

Shipping weight: 25 lbs. (11.3 Kg)

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