I N S TA L L AT I O N & O P E R AT I O N G U I D E HAND-HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL R-6L R-8L
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing the Niles R-6L or R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control. With proper setup and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio video systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the Internet at: www.nilesaudio.
INTRODUCTION The Niles R-6L and R-8L hand-held learning remote controls are used as source controllers for Niles MultiZone receivers (ZR-4 and ZR-6 respectively). They come preloaded with ZR-4/ZR-6, ZR-PRO and many other popular component commands, and can learn virtually any IR code for enhanced source operation from any zone. Figure 1.
PARTS GUIDE 1) SOURCE SELECT KEYS 1.) Pressing one of these keys selects the built-in AM/FM tuner or any of the connected sources for playback and operation (for the ZR-4, up to three connected sources, SRC 2-4; and for the ZR-6/ZR-PRO up to five connected sources, SRC 2-6 with iPod® always appearing as source 2.) There are additional Source Select Keys to operate a TV and an auxiliary component such as a DVD player connected to the TV.
11) EXIT KEY Press this key to exit the selected source’s menu, guide, or program without making a menu selection 12) DIRECT ACCESS KEYS Directly enter channels (for example: 09 or 31).
BATTERY INFORMATION Your Niles R-6L or R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control requires 2 Alkaline “AA” batteries (included). BATTERY USE AND SAFETY • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities • If you do not plan to use the remote for an extended period, remove the batteries.
4. Enter the first five-digit code for the device and brand that you wish to program. The source key LED blinks once as each digit is entered. If the code is valid, source key the LED blinks twice. NOTE: IF THE SOURCE KEY LED DOES NOT BLINK TWICE, REPEAT STEPS 2 TO 4 AND TRY ENTERING THE CODE AGAIN. 5. Aim the remote at the device and press POWER OFF. The device should turn Off. If it does not, repeat steps 3–5, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works.
CHECKING THE CODES If you have set up the remote using the procedure in “SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE”, you may need to find out which five-digit code is operating your equipment. For example, to find out which code is assigned to your TV: 1. Press TV source key once 2. Press and hold SETUP until the red LED blinks twice, then release 3. Enter 9 9 0. The source key LED blinks twice 4. To view the code for the first digit, press 1.
remote control) that you want the R-6L or R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control to learn. Press the source key for which you wish to learn keys. 2. Press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks twice, then release. 3. Enter 9 7 5. The source key LED blinks twice. NOTE: IF THE SOURCE KEY LED DISPLAYS ONE LONG FLASH INSTEAD, YOUR BATTERIES ARE LOW, OR THE HAND-HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL HAS NO FREE MEMORY SPACE AVAILABLE. IN EITHER CASE, THE REMOTE CANNOT LEARN A NEW KEY.
DELETING ALL LEARNED KEYS OF A SPECIFIC DEVICE NOTE: IF MORE THAN 10 SECONDS PASS BETWEEN KEY PRESSES, THE REMOTE EXITS PROGRAMMING. 1. Press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks twice, then release 2. Press 9 7 6. The source key LED blinks twice 3. Press a source key twice to clear all the learned keys for that device. The source key LED blinks twice and the remote exits from programming mode RESTORING KEY FUNCTIONS TO FACTORY SETTINGS 1.
PROGRAMMING A DEVICE DEPENDENT SEQUENCE 1. Press a source key. 2. Press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks twice, then release. 3. Press 9 7 8. The source key LED blinks twice. 4. Press the key to which you wish to assign a sequence. 5. Enter the series of commands (key presses) you want the sequence to execute (up to 15 commands). 6. Press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks twice, then release.
PROBLEM: 5. CH+, CH-, and LAST do not work for your RCA TV. SOLUTION: • Due to RCA design from 1983 to 1987, only the original remote control will operate these functions PROBLEM: 6. Channels do not change properly when directly entering digits to change channels.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by improper use or handling, including but not limited to damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper installation, commercial use, abuse, negligence, or normal wear and tear, or any defect caused by repair to the product by anyone other than NILES.
