Niles Audio ZR-8630AVZR-8630AV - Manual (Page 16)

CONFIGURA TION 2 – ADDING ZONES USING MULTIPLE ZR-8630AV UNITS
If the system requires more than six zones, use more than one ZR-8630A V to create a larger multi-zone/multi-
source system. You can combine as many as three ZR-8630AV units to provide up to 18 zones. Designate one
ZR-8630AV as the Master and the others as Slaves. (See Installation Settings on page 60 for more details.)
In Figure 5, a four-pair twisted cable connecting the expansion ports of the two ZR-8630AV units facilitates
communication between them, allowing all zones provided by both ZR-8630AV units to obtain control of the
shared source components (which are always connected to the Master). Also, any zone can issue system-
wide commands (i.e. All Zones ON/OFF).
Sharing Source Components with T wo ZR-8630AV Units
T wo Niles ZR-8630AV Audio/Video MultiZone Receivers (Figure 5) share the audio and video signals from the
source components. Connect the audio and video signals to both ZR-8630AV units. To make these connec-
tions, RCA Y-adapters are acceptable for sharing audio signals, but sharing video signals requires a Niles
AVDA-3 Audio/Video Distribution Amplifier.
Note: When sharing sour ce components with a third ZR-8630AV (for an 18-zone system) or with a Home
Theater system, refer to Configuration 3.
The programming in the master ZR-8630AV accomplishes source-component control (Figure 6). Leave all Slave
ZR-8630AV units in the system unprogrammed except for tuner preset stations. Make all Flasher and Sync Input
connections for the shared source components to the Master ZR-8630AV. Keypad/Button commands and Zone
ON/OFF status are communicated to the Master ZR-8630AV through the System Expansion In/Out connec-
tions, providing coordinated control of all source components.
TUNER 2
3 4 8 HT L
PAGE
VA 4
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Miami, Florida USA
TUNER 2
1 6 8
L
PAGE
FLASHER OUT
ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
L R
AUDIO VIDEO
DSS
PHONE DIGITAL
L
CD CHANGER
R
AUDIO
DIGITAL
Audio Cables
Niles IRC-2P
MicroFlashers
AC Power Cord
12V Trigger
Switched
AC Outlet
Unswitched
AC Outlet
Niles
AC-3
Source Components
Audio Cables with
RCA Y Adapters
Four Pair Twisted Cable
Niles AVDA-3
Distribution Amplifier
16
Figure 5
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Designated
as the Master
Designated
as Slave #1