Niles 4-Source. 4-Zone MultiZone Receiver Kit with AM/FM

Niles ZR-4 MultiRoom Home Audio System Kit

Distribute 4 audio sources to 4 rooms with built-in AM/FM tuner. This kit includes 4 indoor/outdoor keypads allowing you to install a keypad anyhere you wish. Select any of the 4 available sources from any room. Expand to 4 sources and 8 rooms by stacking an additional kit.

Features:

• Distributes Up To Four Sources To Four Zones To Create A Basic Audio System
• Built-in AM/FM Tuner Stores 20 Preset Stations, Provides Out-of-the-box Radio Operation And Eliminates The Need For Additional Components, Connections, And Programming And Programming
• Built-in Eight-channel Digital Amplifier Delivers 40 Watts Per Zone (20 Watts Per Channel) To Each Of The Four Zones
• RS232 And Discrete IR Control For Each Of The Four Zones Provide Seamless Integration With Third-party Remote Control Systems
• Preamplifier Outputs And A 12V Trigger Make It Easy To Add Additional Power With Niles Systems Integration Amplifiers®
• Paging Input Accommodates Voice Announcements From A Telephone 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, 1U Aluminum Front Panel And Included Mounting Ears Make Rack Mounting Secure While Taking Up Minimal Space
• System Architecture Allows Expansion To Eight Zones Via An Additional ZR-4 MultiZone Receiver
• The ZR-4 Supports An Additional Keypad In Each Zone, Ideal For Large Rooms (additional Keypads Sold Separately; Requires ZR-KE Keypad Expander)
• Zone Linking Lets The ZR-4 Permanently Group Up To Four Zones Per Chassis: Turn-on, Source Selection, And Turn-off All Work In Unison, Yet Each Zone Has Independent Volume, Bass, Treble And Variable Loudness Control
• Phantom Home Theater Zone Enables Source Sharing With Independent Home Theater System Via Global IR Input And Home Theater Sync
• Three External Audio Source Inputs
• Gold-plated RCA Audio Jacks
• Removable Speaker Connectors Accommodate Up To 16-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 Line Cord

Specifications:

• Safety Certifications: CSA-E65 Listed, Tested Under UL6500 Standards
• Dimensions: 17 1/4" Wide X 1 3/4" High X 13" Deep Including Connection Terminals With No Wires Attached (43.8cm Wide X 4.5cm High X 33cm Deep)
• 1U Rack Height

Downloads:

• Installation Guilde
• Specification Sheets
• User Manual
• System Design Guide

 

Difficulty:

Moderate: Requires some experience with electrical wiring.

Install Time:
30 Min for Main Unit
45 Min for Each Room

What You'll Need:

• Screwdriver
• Hammer
• Single Gang Boxes
• Wire Stripper
• Sheetrock Saw
• RJ45 Crimp Tool
• Punch Down Tool

 

Product Manuals:

• Installation Manual
• Specification Guide
• User Guide
• Design Guide

Basic Installation Steps

Step 1: Pre-Wire The House;

1. Run a Cat5 Wire from the ZR-4 Location to each Keypad Location. (Lable each Wire for room and Zone location)
2. Mount a Single-Gang Electircal box at each Keypad Location.
3. Run a 2 conductor speaker wire (14 or 16 gauge) from the ZR-4 to each speaker Location. (Lable each Wire for room and Zone location)
4. Install the optional Pre-Construction speaker bracket

Step 2: Install Niles ZR-4 Amplifier

1. Install the ZR-4 Amplifier in a well ventelated area
2. Install the Music Sources near the ZR-4 (CD, Cable Box, iPod...)
3. Terminate the Cat5 cables with an RJ45 connector using the T568A scheme
4. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each speaker wire. Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain.
5. Connect Speaker wire to the ZR-4 using pre-labled wires per zone. Use common color scheme of R +- and L+-

Step 3: Install Zone Keypads

1. Terminate the Cat5 cables with an RJ45 connector using the T568A scheme
2. Connect the Keypad to the Cat5 Cable
3. Install the Keypad into the electrical box and install the cover plate.

Step 4: Install Speakers

1. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each speaker wire. Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain.
2. Connect speaker wire Use common color scheme of R +- and L+- as used on Amplifier.
3. Install into Ceiling Cut-out Bracket or Pre-Cut Hole.
4. Install Speaker Grilles

* These installation steps are written by our technicians and are designed to give customers a basic knowledge of the install process. We are not responsible for any installation problems that may result from any grammatical or informational errors. When installing always refer to the manufacturers' installation manual.

How To Articles:

 

 

System Expansion:

Expand to up to 8 Rooms

• Add ZR-4 Amplifier Kit
• Add 1 Pair of Speakers per Room

Example System Diagram

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