Niles Audio A4.6Ci - Manual (Page 7)

Multi-zone/Multi-source
The A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier incorporates matrix preamplifier technology to provide as many as four
source components to six listening zones simultaneously. Finally, Dad can relax to the sound of his favorite
music in the den while the kids are listening to their favorite music by the pool.
Central Intelligence
The design approach of the A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier is a radical departure from that of traditional pro-
grammable keypad-controlled multi-zone systems. Instead of redundantly programming each of the individual
keypads with IR commands, all IR commands are programmed and stored in the A4.6Ci. The Solo
™ and Select ™
Master Keypad Modules, Numeric ™ and Transport ™ Accessory Keypad Modules, and Niles IR Sensors connect
to the A4.6Ci for complete system control.
Total system cost can be dramatically reduced due to shorter programming time and the low cost of the modular
keypads located in each zone.
Quick and Easy Programming with PC Archiving
Manual programming is quick and easy, with push buttons and LED visual prompts that lead you step by step
through the programming process. Additionally, with Niles Ci Archiving software, all system programming can
be archived on your PC for back-up and for use with pre-designed systems.
One-Touch Operation Including System and Component Power Synchronization
One touch of a Master Key on an IntelliPad
® Ci Solo ™ or Select ™ Master Keypad Module tells the A4.6Ci Preamplifier
to perform an intelligent sequence of IR commands for complete control of your distributed A/V system.
Sync Inputs provided by the A4.6Ci sense wether the connected source components are ON or OFF. Power
commands for these source components are issued only if the source components are actually OFF, turning
them on correctly, every time. The proper input for the source component is then selected and a programmed
sequence of IR commands is issued (i.e., play or favorite station).
A complex mix of various brand audio/video components can be operated with ease and simplicity when using
the A4.6Ci.
Elegant and Intuitive User Interfaces
The Solo
™ Master Keypad Module - The Solo Master Keypad Module is an elegant, single-gang, complete-control
solution for the A4.6Ci. Four custom-labeled Master Keys provide complete system activation, source selection, and
source play commands, while a complete set of cursor keys provides basic source transport and menu control.
The Select ™ Master Keypad Module - The Select Master Keypad Module is an advanced control solution for
the A4.6Ci. Eight custom-labeled Master Keys provide complete system activation, source selection, and source
play/customized music selections.
The Numeric ™ Accessory Keypad Module - The Numeric Accessory Keypad Module can be included along
with the Solo and Select Master Keypad Module in any or all zones. It provides direct access to discs, tracks,
stations, and channels when operating DSS receivers, and CD/DVD changers.
The Transport ™ Accessory Keypad Module - The Transport ™ Accessory Keypad Module can be included along
with the Solo ™ and Select ™ Master Keypad Module in any or all zones. It provides basic transport functions and
menu cursor keys for detailed control of source components.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS