Niles Audio A4.6Ci manual

INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION GUIDE A4. 6Ci A4. 6Ci MultiZone Audio Preamplifier B LENDING T ECHNOLOGY AND A RCHITECTURE ® Four-Source, Six-Zone Preamplifier[...]

Congratula tions! Thank you for purchasing the Niles A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier , one of the most flexible and convenient audio components ever offered. The A4.6Ci, like all Niles products, is built to the highest standards of quality and reliability . With proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles man[...]

OPERA TIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Master Keys/Source Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Master Key/Source Button Events . .[...]

T elephone Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 System Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Source-Component Power [...]

PROGRAMMING STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Power Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Input Assignment . . . . . . . . [...]

Niles Audio has recognized the need for a simple-to-use, cost-effective, and flexible multi-zone system that can provide years of listening pleasure to music-lovers. Our engineering and product-development departments have joined forces to produce an innovative multi-zone preamplifier that incorporates six separate zones and connections for four au[...]

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 de[...]

The R-4 Remote - The R-4 Remote provides system control via an ergonomic hand-held IR remote control. Zones that have been installed with Niles IR Sensors can take advantage of the R-4 Remote, providing system control from anywhere in the room. System-Wide Operation The A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier incorporates system-wide control to activate all [...]

9 P ARTS GUIDE (A4.6Ci) LED Zone ON/OFF Indicator Zone Label Slots Removable Programming Cover DB-9 Computer Interface Sensor for Capturing IR Commands Programming Controls and Indicators Connection for Programming Keypads Zone All On/Page Enable Switches DB-9 Computer Interface Sensor for Capturing IR Commands Programming Controls and Indicators F[...]

LED Zone ON/OFF Indicators Provides individual ON/OFF indication for each zone. Zone Label Slots Coined slots for placing included room labels, providing zone identification. Removable Programming Cover Conceals installer -programming controls. Programming Controls and Indicators Push buttons and LED prompts for system and IR programming. Zone ALL [...]

Solo™ Master Keypad Module 11 P ARTS GUIDE SOLD SEP ARATEL Y Master Keys Function Keys Zone OFF Key Mute Key Zone V olume Key Master Keys Zone OFF Key Mute Key Zone V olume Key Function Keys T ransport™ Master Keypad Module Numeric™ Master Keypad Module Select™ Master Keypad Module IntelliPad Ci Keypad Modules Figure 5 Master Keys A quick t[...]

12 Source Buttons A quick tap of any of these buttons turns on the zone and selects a source component. Pressing and holding these buttons for longer than three seconds turns on causes all enabled zones. Also, all zones are selected to the same source component. Zone OFF Button A quick tap of this button turns your specific zone off. Pressing and h[...]

This is the simplest of the A4.6Ci configurations (see Figure 7). It depicts one Niles A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier installed to provide sound to six listening zones. Each zone consists of one room with one pair of speakers. One Solo ™ Master Keypad Module or one Select ™ Master Keypad Module is included in each zone for user control. Numeric [...]

Keypads and IR Sensors Keypads and IR sensors enable the user to control the Niles A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier and its connected source components. The sour ce components’ IR commands are programmed into the Niles A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier . These commands are then triggered when the user presses a keypad button or issues a Niles IR command[...]

CONFIGURA TION 2 – ADDING ZONES USING MUL TIPLE A4.6Ci’s More than one A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier can be used if the system requires more than six zones. A max- imum of four A4.6Ci’ s (providing up to 24 zones) can be combined to create a larger multi-zone/multi-source system. One A4.6Ci is designated as the Master and the others as Slaves[...]

16 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TIONS Figure 9 CONFIGURA TION 3 – INTEGRA TING AN IR-CONTROLLED HOME THEA TER An IR-controlled Home Theater receiver/processor can be integrated to share source components in a system with a Master A4.6Ci. Distributing Audio Signals Audio signals for the shared source components are connected to both the A4.6Ci and the Home Th[...]

17 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TIONS CONFIGURA TION 4 – INTEGRA TING A HOME THEA TER USING AN INTELLICONTROL A Home Theater system controlled by a Niles IntelliControl ® can be integrated to share source compo- nents in a system with the A4.6Ci. Distributing Audio Signals Audio signals for the shared source components are connected to both the A4.6Ci and t[...]

18 CONFIGURA TION 5 – MUL TIPLE MASTER KEYP AD MODULES IN A ZONE The single zone of a Niles A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier can be expanded to contain multiple Solo ™ and Select ™ Master Keypad Modules, providing control from many locations within the zone. A Niles IntelliPad ® Ci Expander ™ is required to connect multiple keypads in a singl[...]

CONFIGURA TION 6 – MUL TIPLE LISTENING AREAS IN A ZONE A single zone of the A4.6Ci MultiZone Preamplifier can be set up to contain more than one listening area (i.e., an adja- cent living room and dining room). This configuration is chosen when the speakers in the zone are not required to play at separate volume levels or to be on/off separately [...]

20 CONFIGURA TION 7 – MORE THAN ONE ROOM IN A ZONE A zone can be divided up into as many as five individual rooms with separate On/Off and V olume controls. A Niles Silencer V olume Control located along with the Master Keypad in each room is required in addition to Niles Expanders. In Figure 1 3, Zone #6 has been expanded into two rooms that can[...]

CONFIGURA TION 8 – SYSTEM P AGING WITH AN EXTERNAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM A Paging Input connection is provided on the rear panel of the A4.6Ci. It provides a connection for the paging output signal of popular telephone systems for voice paging through the speakers located in the listening zones (see Figure 1 4). A Niles A VDA-3 (see Figure 1 5) is req[...]

22 CONFIGURA TION 9 – IR REPEA TING FOR CONTROL OF LOCAL COMPONENTS An IR Repeating System can be integrated into a room connected to the Niles A4.6Ci (see Figure 16). This enables a single IR Sensor (installed in that room) to control local components with a hand-held IR remote control. In Figure 1 6, a Niles IR Sensor is connected to a Niles IR[...]

INFRARED COMMAND COMP A TIBILITY IR control testing was conducted on many equipment brands to determine their compatibility with the A4.6Ci. T ypical A/V source components (i.e., CD, DVD, DSS, Cable Boxes, etc.) from each brand were chosen for the test. All brands listed below passed the test. Important Note: Use this list only as a starting point.[...]

24 WHA T IS SOURCE-POWER SYNCHRONIZA TION? The A4.6Ci has been designed to keep track of the ON/OFF condition of the three sour ce components connected to the system. This allows you to automate source components that utilize the same IR command for ON and OFF . For this feature to function as designed, you need synchronization (sync) between the A[...]

CHOOSING A SYNCHRONIZA TION METHOD Once you establish that all source components in the system have compatible IR commands, the next step is to choose the appropriate sync method for each component. There are two ways to detect when a component is ON or OFF: V ideo or V oltage Sync. V ideo Sync V ideo sync is the easiest and most reliable method of[...]

26 V oltage Sync V oltage sync is also a reliable method of synchronization if chosen and implemented correctly . The sync inputs can detect the control out voltage from a Niles signal-sensing product interfaced to the source component. Obtaining V oltage Sync Current Sensing Current Sensing synchronizes a component by detecting the changes in the [...]

Light Sensing Using a light sensor (LS-1) to synchronize your components is usually your last choice, simply because the other choices are more reliable. The Niles LS-1 Light Sensor can synchronize a component by sensing changes in light. The 1 2V output of the LS-1 is then connected to the A4.6Ci’ s sync input dedicated for that component. A min[...]

28 MASTER KEYS/SOURCE BUTTONS The Master Keys available on the Solo ™ and Select ™ Master Keypad Module and the Source Buttons on the hand-held R-4 Remote accessory (Figure 21) provide "one-touch activation" of the A4.6Ci and its connected source components. The Master Keys on the Solo and Select Master Keypad Modules are equipped wit[...]

MASTER KEY/SOURCE BUTTON EVENTS When you press a Master Key on a Solo ™ or Select ™ Master Keypad Module, or a Source Button on the hand- held R-4 Remote accessory , up to six events may occur . Event 1 This event turns the appropriate Zone ON when a Master Key is pressed. Additionally , the 1 2V Control Output activates when the first zone in [...]

30 MASTER KEY/SOURCE BUTTON OPERA TION The Master Key/Source Buttons have two methods for operating the system. Single-Zone Operation The first method, a quick tap of a Master Key/Source Button in a zone (holding the key/button for less than three seconds), causes only that zone to turn ON. The quickly tapped Master Key illuminates GREEN after the [...]

OFF KEY EVENTS When you press the OFF Key/Button, up to four events may occur . The first event is the Zone OFF sequence programmed by the installer for the zone that is turning OFF . The second event is factory programmed and turns the zone or all zones OFF every time the OFF Key/Button is pressed. The third event is responsible for turning OFF th[...]

32 OPERA TIONAL OVERVIEW Multiple Rooms in a Zone Using an Expander and Silencers Individual-Room Operation - Multiple rooms within a zone using silencers require two short taps of the OFF Key to turn OFF that zone individually . A press of the OFF Key for less than three seconds in a room that is currently ON (selected Master Key illu- minated GRE[...]

MUTE KEY/MUTE BUTTON The Mute Key/Button provides a method of turning the sound ONOFF for a brief moment in an individual zone without turning the zone OFF . (This also prevents the source components from being turned OFF .) MUTE KEY/MUTE BUTTON OPERA TION In a single-room zone, the Mute Key mutes and unmutes the preamplifier for that zone only . [...]

FUNCTION KEYS/BUTTONS The Solo ™ Master Keypad Module, the T ransport ™ Accessory Keypad Module and the R-4 Remote include var- ious function keys for control of the connected source components. Figure 23 illustrates the available function keys for all of the control devices. FUNCTION KEY/BUTTON OPERA TION After the Master Key/Source Button for[...]

Important Note: Operation of identical source components is not possible using the sour ce components’ actual IR commands in a zone installed with an IR sensor . (i.e., using the source component’ s original remote control or a learning remote control programmed with these IR commands). Identical source components can be operated from a zone wi[...]

OPERA TING A SYSTEM INTEGRA TED WITH A HOME THEA TER Operation from the Stereo Zones Provided by the A4.6Ci User operation from the zones provided by A4.6Ci’ s, are not affected when integrating a Home Theater to share source components (see System Configurations 3 and 4). Solo™ or Select™ Master Keypad Modules in each zone independently oper[...]

When the Home Theater turns ON, it provides a 1 2V status signal that is connected to the Home Theater sync input on the rear panel of the A4.6Ci. This 1 2V status signal provides the ON/OFF status of the Home Theater to the A4.6Ci. The moment a valid Home Theater sync signal is present at the A4.6Ci, the A4.6Ci’ s 1 2V control out- put sends a t[...]

PLACEMENT Place the A4.6Ci on a flat, level surface such as a table or shelf, with its weight equally distributed on each of its four feet. Like any high-fidelity component, the A4.6Ci will last much longer if it receives adequate ventilation for proper cooling (see Figure 28). 38 OPERA TIONAL OVERVIEW Make sure that there is a minimum of 1” of f[...]

TERMINA TING FOUR-P AIR TWISTED CABLE The Solo ™ and Select ™ Master Keypad Modules, the expander , and the A4.6Ci’ s system-expansion connections require a four -pair twisted cable with a one-to-one wiring configuration. T o maintain consistency throughout all Intellipad ® Ci installations, we recommend the color -coding pattern described i[...]

40 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING IR SENSORS An IR sensor can be connected to a Solo ™ and Select ™ Master Keypad Module in one of two ways, directly with a four -pair twisted cable (see Figure 34 and 35), or with a three-wire to RJ-45 adapter available from Niles for IR sen- sors installed with two-conductor shielded cable. (See Figure 36 and the Acce[...]

41 CONNECTIONS SOURCE-COMPONENT AUDIO SIGNALS 1. Audio Output of Source Components to the A4.6Ci Male-to-male RCA audio cables connect the four exter- nal audio sources. 2. Buffered-Cascade Audio Output of Source Components to Slave A4.6Ci’ s or a Home Theater Male-to-male RCA audio cables connect Slave A4.6Ci’ s or the Home Theater . TELEPHONE[...]

42 CONNECTIONS HOME THEA TER CONTROL SYSTEM 7. Vo ltage Sync from a Source Component to an A4.6Ci Sync Input When obtaining a 12V sync signal from a source compo- nent (refer to the Source Power Synchronization section of this manual for more information), a Niles Accessory Cable (FG00724) connected to a Radio Shack 274-326 mini-plug to male RCA ad[...]

43 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN IR SENSOR FOR LOCAL SYSTEM CONTROL IR Sensors installed in zones for hand-held IR remote control of the A4.6Ci and its connected sour ce compo- nents can also be used to control local components (i.e., a TV , DSS, DVD, and a surround-sound system locat- ed in the master bedroom zone as shown in Figure 38). The IR sensor[...]

44 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN A/B AMPLIFIER SWITCH FOR LOCAL SYSTEM SELECTION A Niles SPK-1 V oltage-Activated Speaker Level A/B Switcher connects to both the A4.6Ci and a local system to provide sound from each system to the same speakers located in a single zone. The local system only con- nects to the speakers when the local system is turned on. [...]

PROGRAMMING P ANEL IR commands needed for control of connected external source components are programmed into the A4.6Ci’ s program memory using the hidden programming controls on the front panel (see Figure 42). Programming is accomplished by using the hidden panel’ s push buttons and LED prompts, and by sending commands from connected Niles M[...]

INST ALLA TION AND PROGRAMMING DOCUMENT A TION Why Document? There are three important reasons why you should keep thorough documentation of the installation and the programming procedure: • It enables you to program the system properly . When using multiple preamplifiers or programming sequences, knowing where individual IR commands are programm[...]

Each A4.6Ci has six zones to document. Fill out one Master Preamplifier Schematic for the Master A4.6Ci, and one Slave Preamplifier Schematic for each Slave A4.6Ci in the system. Doing so determines how many zones will be installed, the name of the room in a zone, and what keypads each room contains. If you need expanders (required for multi-room a[...]

W orksheets keep a detailed record of where individual IR commands are programmed, which of these IR com- mands are used in sequences (along with their page and key address), and all pertinent information regarding the Master Keys, and the OFF Key . 48 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW 12 3 4 5 PAG ES KEYS ▼ ▼ P AGES KEYS ▼ ▼ Default Library FUNCTION KE[...]

SYSTEM-INST ALLA TION SCHEMA TICS The first information to document is the makeup of your system. Establish how many zones are involved, and the number of preamplifiers in your system. Next, determine how many zones have more than one room, requir- ing the use of an expander . From this information, you will know which sheets to fill out and how ma[...]

50 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW 9 MASTER A4.6Ci 1 3 4 2 ZONE ALL ON / P AGE 5 6 ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ SOURCE 10 CASCADE OUTPUT ❏ YES ❏ NO 1 3 4 2 SOURCE DESTINA TION SOURCE 11 ZONE OUTPUT ❏ RCA ❏ DB-25 1 3 4 2 ZONE AMPLIFIER 5 6 SETTING FIXED / VARIABLE ❏❏ ❏❏ ❏❏ ❏❏ ❏❏ ❏❏ / / / / / / DIP switches on the front panel determin[...]

Expander Installation Schematic If your system has zones that require more than one keypad, install expanders in those zones. The Expander Schematic sheet (Figure 44) enables you to document each of those additional keypads. Multi-Area Zone 51 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW 1 JOB TITLE 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER Document the customer ’s name. Document the system de[...]

Multi-Room Zone In a multi-room zone, the information to document in the Expander Schematic Multi-Room sheet (Figure 44) is the same as in a Multi-Area Zone. The only difference is that you need silencers in all rooms for individual vol- ume control. 52 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW 1 JOB TITLE 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER Document the customer ’s name. Document the[...]

Slave Preamplifier Installation Schematic After filling out the Master Preamp Schematic and any necessary Expander Schematics for the Master , you are ready for the Slave Preamp Schematic sheet (Figure 43) if the system has more than six zones. Fill out one sheet per Slave A4.6Ci. 53 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW 1 JOB TITLE 2 SYSTEM DESIGNER Document the c[...]

54 PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW SOURCE 8 CASCADE OUTPUT ❏ YES ❏ NO 1 3 4 2 SOURCE DESTINA TION SOURCE 9 ZONE OUTPUT ❏ RCA ❏ DB-25 1 3 4 2 ZONE AMPLIFIER 5 6 SETTING FIXED / VARIABLE ❏❏ ❏❏ ❏❏ ❏❏ ❏❏ ❏❏ / / / / / / MASTER KEYP AD MODULE ( CHOOSE ONE ) ❏ SOLO ❏ SELECT ❏ INPUT EXP ANDER OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MODULES ❏ NUMERI[...]

SYSTEM PROGRAMMING WORKSHEETS After documenting what is being installed (every keypad, every expander , every zone, every preamp), you can now document all IR programming used in the system. Following are detailed descriptions of the six Programming W orksheets. W orksheet #1, Source Power IR and Master Key Setup W orksheet #1 documents which sourc[...]

W orksheets #2 and #3, Function-Keys Programming W orksheets W orksheets #2 and #3 document the IR commands stored in each of the available function keys for all 1 0 Pages (i.e., eight Master Key Pages, the Library page, and the Default Page). Note that the worksheet lists all available Master Keys for the Solo ™ and Select ™ modules, and all a[...]

W orksheet #3, Slave A4.6Ci Function-Keys Planning W orksheet W orksheet #3 (Figure 47) documents IR commands programmed into the Slave A4.6Ci’ s. Because any IR com- mand programmed into a Slave is transparent to the system during normal operation, these commands cannot be used to operate the sources. The IR commands documented in W orksheet #3 [...]

W orksheet #4, Master-Key Sequence Programming W orksheet #4 documents the Master Key Sequences that will be performed whenever a Master Key is pressed. Indicate each step of the sequences, identifying where the IR commands were programmed by using their page and key address. The only Master Key Ending Sequences that can be built are for the Master[...]

W orksheet #5, Zone On/Off and System On/Of f Sequence Programming W orksheet #5 documents the steps of the sequences that occur whenever a zone first turns on and when the zone turns off. Identify where the IR commands were programmed by using their page and key address. Copy the worksheet as needed to document zone sequences for the Master A4.6Ci[...]

W orksheet #6, Function-Key Sequence Programming W orksheet #6 documents the steps of the sequences that have been programmed into any of the available Function Keys for the Master A4.6Ci only . Identify where the IR commands were programmed by using their page and key address. Copy the worksheet as needed to document all Function Key sequences. Pl[...]

PROGRAMMING A LEARNING REMOTE FOR ZONE OPERA TION USING KEYP AD MODULES Learning remote controls can be taught the IR commands to provide individual zone operation. These IR com- mands operate the A4.6Ci and its associated sour ce components from any zone equipped with an IR sensor . Important Note: IR sensors can- not operate a zone when used alon[...]

PROGRAMMING A LEARNING REMOTE FOR ZONE OPERA TION USING THE NILES R-4 REMOTE Learning remote controls can be taught the IR commands of the hand-held Niles R-4 Remote to provide indi- vidual zone operation. These IR commands operate the A4.6Ci and its associated sour ce components from any zone equipped with an IR sensor . Important Note: IR sensors[...]

Method #1 – Controlling Shared Source Components with IR Repeating and 12V Home Theater Status When using IR repeating, IR programming for the source components can be accomplished by program- ming the actual IR commands from the source compo- nent’ s included remote control into the Home Theater learning remote control. An IR output of the IR [...]

Important Note: There is no need to teach the Niles OFF command to the Home Theater learning remote control when using Method #2. As in Method #1, when the Home Theater turns off, the 1 2V signal is removed from the A4.6Ci and it now “knows” that the Home Theater turned off. It will then check if there are any other zones on the A4.6Ci before i[...]

65 SETTING ALL ON/P AGE MODE There are six All ON/P AGE switches located on the hidden program- ming panel of the A4.6Ci. Each of the A4.6Ci's zones has a corre- sponding numbered switch (see Figure 40). The switches enable (up) or disable (down) the individual zones from responding to ALL ON commands and incoming audio pages. SETTING MASTER/S[...]

66 INST ALLA TION SETTINGS ALL ON V olume Level When a system-wide ON command is issued, zones that are turned OFF turn ON to the ALL ON volume level set by the factory in the A4.6Ci. (Volume levels in zones that are already turned ON do not change during a system wide ON command.) The factory level for ALL ON is a relatively low volume level. It c[...]

67 INST ALLA TION SETTINGS To T urn a Zone ON/OFF Step 1. Press and hold the ZONE SELECT button. Zone #1 LED blinks GREEN. Step 2. If Zone 1 is not the zone you wish to acti- vate, continue to tap ZONE SELECT until the LED for the desired zone starts blinking. Step 3. Press the ON button to turn the zone ON. The zone turns on to Input #1 by default[...]

68 INST ALLA TION SETTINGS All ON/Fixed V olume Step 6. Master Key #1 lights up, indicating you are ready to adjust ALL ON V olume if the zone is set to variable mode. If the zone is set to fixed mode, you are adjusting the volume level to which the zone will always be set. Step 7. Use the V olume Up / Down keys to adjust the zone ALL ON/Fixed V ol[...]

69 Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter the program mode. The POWER/MASTER KEY SEQ. LED turns on RED, and the P AGE LED blinks RED. PROGRAMMING STEPS Important Note: Before you start programming the A4.6Ci: • Assign components with a single, toggle command for ON and OFF to Inputs 1 and 2. These inputs have sync. • Assign compone[...]

70 The P AGE LED turns off, and the ENTER IR LED turns on GREEN. PROGRAMMING STEPS The ENTER IR LED turns on RED to indicate it is ready to receive the OFF command. Step 3 - Press the appropriate power or ON button on the original factory remote. Step 4 - Press the OFF button on the original factory remote if the component has discrete ON and OFF c[...]

71 Step 5 - T o test the captured IR command(s), install a flasher for the sour ce component. T ap the TEST button. PROGRAMMING STEPS The ENTER IR LED may flicker , blink, or be intermittently solid GREEN to reflect real-time IR. Step 6 - If the command turns on the source, tap the TEST button again to turn it off and continue your manual programmi[...]

72 PROGRAMMING STEPS Select ™ The P AGE LED turns off and one of the INPUT LEDs turns on RED. (It will be the LED corresponding to the source the Master Key is currently programmed for .) Step 2 - Press the INPUT button to change the input for that Master Key . Step 3 - When the desired INPUT LED is turned on, press PROGRAM to assign it. The INPU[...]

73 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 5 - When all the necessary inputs have been assigned, press the NEXT button to continue programming. The FUNCTION-KEY IR /( FUNT . KEY SEQ .) LED turns on RED, and the P AGE LED blinks RED. FUNCTION-KEY IR Step 1 - Press the appropriate Master Key to choose the page for programming the individual IR commands stored to the [...]

74 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 3 - Press the appropriate command on the original factory remote. The ENTER IR LED turns OFF, and the KEY LED blinks RED. Step 4 - T o test the captured IR command, install a flasher for the sour ce component and press the TEST IR button. The ENTER IR LED may flicker , blink, or be intermittently solid RED to reflect real-[...]

75 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 7 - Press the PROGRAM button to select a different Master Key Page. The KEY LED turns OFF, and the P AGE LED blinks RED. Step 8 - Repeat steps 1 through 7 until all the necessary IR commands have been stored, and all Function Keys have been programmed for all the Master Key Pages. When all the necessary Function-Key IR com[...]

76 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 2 - Press the Master Key that identifies the Master Key Page where the IR command is stored for the first step in the Master Key Sequence you are programming. or T ap the OFF Key if the IR command is in the Default Page. or Press and hold the OFF key if the IR command is in the Library Page. The P AGE LED turns OFF, and th[...]

77 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 4 - T o insert delays, press the DELA Y button instead of a Function Key , while the P AGE LED is blinking RED. The P AGE LED turns OFF, the KEY LED blinks RED, and the first four keys on the Master Key module illuminate. Step 5 - Choose the Master Key for the desired delay time. Refer to the table below: DELA Y T ABLE KEY[...]

78 Step 7 - Repeat steps 2 through 6 to continue identifying the Master Key Pages where the IR commands are stored for all the steps in the Master Key Sequence you are programming. PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 8 - Press the PROGRAM key to program the Master Key Sequence for a different Master Key . The TRIGGER LED turns on RED, and the P AGE LED continue[...]

79 ZONE ON/OFF AND SYSTEM ON/OFF SEQUENCE Step 1 - Press ZONE SELECT until the LED for the desired Zone blinks GREEN. All other LEDs turn off. PROGRAMMING STEPS When you pass Zone 6, all LEDs blink. (Press it once more and you go back to Zone 1 to program the Zone On/Off Sequence.) Step 2 - Press the ZONE ON button to program the Zone ON Sequence f[...]

80 Step 3 - Press the Master Key that identifies the Master Key page where the IR command is stored for the first step in the Zone On/Off or System On/Off sequence you are programming. PROGRAMMING STEPS The P AGE LED turns OFF, and the KEY LED blinks RED. Select ™ T ransport ™ Numeric ™ or T ap the OFF Key if the IR com- mand is stored in a F[...]

81 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 5 - Select the page where the next IR command is stored to continue the Zone On/Off or System On/Off sequence you are programming. (Y ou can press a Master Key , tap the Off Key for the Default page, or press and hold the Off Key for the Library page). The P AGE LED turns OFF, and the KEY LED blinks RED. Select ™ T ransp[...]

82 After you choose a delay , all Master Keys turn off. PROGRAMMING STEPS The KEY LED turns OFF , and the P AGE LED blinks RED. Step 8 - T o add another delay , press the DELA Y button again, and repeat the previous step. (For example, you can have two consecutive one-second delays.) Step 9 - Repeat steps 3 through 8 (Zone ON/OFF and System ON/OFF [...]

83 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 1 1 - Repeat steps 2 through 1 0 until all Zone On/Off or System On/Off sequences have been programmed. Note: If you missed IR commands in a sequence, re-do the programming for the whole sequence. Whatever was previously programmed is automatically replaced. Step 1 2 - Press NEXT to continue programming. The FUNCTION KEY I[...]

84 Step 2 - Press the actual Function Key that triggers the sequence. PROGRAMMING STEPS The TRIGGER LED turns OFF, the P AGE LED blinks RED, and the KEY LED turns OFF. Select ™ T ransport ™ Numeric ™ Step 3 - Press the Master Key that identifies the Master Key Page (or tap the OFF Key for the Default Page, or press and hold the OFF Key for th[...]

85 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 4 - Press the Function Key where the IR command is stored. The KEY LED turns off, and the P AGE LED blinks RED. Select ™ T ransport ™ Numeric ™ Step 5 - T o insert delays, press the DELA Y button instead of a Master Key while the P AGE LED is blinking RED. The P AGE LED turns off, the KEY LED blinks RED and the first[...]

86 PROGRAMMING STEPS After you choose a delay , all Master Keys turn off. The KEY LED turns OFF , and the P AGE LED blinks RED. Step 7 - T o add another delay , press the DELA Y button again, and repeat the previous step. (For example, you can have two consecutive one-second delays.) Step 8 - Repeat steps 3 through 7 until you have programmed all t[...]

87 PROGRAMMING STEPS Step 1 0 - Repeat steps 2 through 9 until you have programmed all the Function-Key Sequences within the selected Master Key Page. Step 1 1 - Press the PROGRAM button twice to program sequences within other Master Key Pages. The TRIGGER LED turns on RED, the P AGE LED blinks RED. Step 1 2 - Repeat steps 1 through 1 1 until you h[...]

88 PROGRAM-EDITING STEPS EDIT SOURCE-COMPONENT POWER Steps to edit the IR commands to power IR activated source components. Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button. The POWER/(MASTER KEY SEQ) LED turns on RED, and the P AGE LED blinks, RED. Step 2 - Press a Master Key where you will edit sour ce component power IR commands. Important Note: Every[...]

89 PROGRAM-EDITING STEPS Step 5 - Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all inputs have been edited. Step 6 - Press NEXT to edit Function Key IR. The FUNCTION KEY IR/(FUNCT . KEY SEQ.) LED turns on RED, and the P AGE LED blinks RED. or Step 7 - Press PROGRAM again to save and exit programming. EDIT FUNCTION KEY IR PROGRAMMING Steps to edit the individual IR c[...]

90 EDIT MASTER KEY SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM button. Step 2 - Press the NEXT button three times. The (POWER)/MASTER KEY SEQ LED turns on GREEN, the TRIGGER LED turns on RED, and the P AGE LED blinks RED Step 3 - Press the Master Key to edit. The TRIGGER LED turns off, and the P AGE LED continues to blink RED. Step 4 -[...]

91 iii. Press the DELA Y button again and repeat the previous step to add another delay . (For example, you can have two consecutive one-second delays.) or Continue with your editing. Step 7 - Repeat steps 4 – 6 until you have re-entered all the steps for the Master Key Sequence you are editing. Step 8 - Press the PROGRAM key to edit the Master K[...]

92 Press the OFF Key if the IR command is stored in a Function Key within the Default Page. Master Keys 1 and 3 illuminate, indicating you are selected to the Default Page. or Press and hold the OFF Key if the IR command is stored in a Function Key within the Library Page. Master Keys 1, 3, and 4 illuminate, simulating an "L." This indica[...]

93 Step 9 - Repeat steps 3 through 8 until all Zone/System Sequences have been edited. Note: If you missed IR commands in a sequence, re-do the whole sequence. Step 1 0 - Press Next to edit Function-Key Sequences. The (FUNCTION KEY IR)/FUNCT . KEY SEQ LED turns on GREEN, the TRIGGER LED turns on RED, and the P AGE LED blinks RED. or Step 1 1 - Pres[...]

94 ii. Choose the Master Key for the desired delay time. Refer to the table below: For example, if you press Master Key 2, a one-second delay is added to the sequence. After you choose a delay , all Master Keys turn off. The KEY LED turns OFF , and the P AGE LED blinks RED. iii. Press the DELA Y button again and repeat the previous step to add anot[...]

95 STEPS TO ERASE SOURCE-COMPONENT POWER To erase source-component power commands, follow the same steps as if you were going to store the power command up to when you would press the remote to enter the command. Press PROGRAM to exit. The power command is erased automatically . Step 1 - Press and hold the PROGRAM key to enter Program Mode. The POW[...]

96 STEPS TO ERASE MASTER-KEY SEQUENCES To erase Master -Key Sequences, follow the same steps as if you were going to build the sequences, up to when you identify the page and key address where the individual commands are stored. Instead, press the PRO- GRAM key to erase the sequence and exit. Step 1 - Press the PROGRAM button once, then the NEXT bu[...]

97 STEPS TO ERASE FUNCTION-KEY SEQUENCES To erase sequences, follow the same steps as if you were going to store the commands, up to when you iden- tify the page and key address where the individual commands are stored. Instead, press the PROGRAM key to erase the sequence and exit. Step 1 - Press the PROGRAM button once, then the NEXT button five t[...]

98 Solo ™ Master Keypad Module STOCK # FG00807 • Backlit Master Keys enable monitoring and control of up to four audio sources or other remote contr ollable devices (see Niles MultiZone Control System for details). All keypad buttons are programmable and capable of automating multiple commands with the single touch of a button. Custom label you[...]

99 A4.6Ci SYSTEM ACCESSORIES IRC-2P MicroFlasher ™ STOCK # FG00726 • T ransparent to infrared light. • IRC-2P required for each component you wish to control. • Includes IR blocking cover for IR routing/zoning applications. • Miniature size for discrete placement. • Adhesive-backing for quick and easy placement. • Includes 10' of[...]

10 0 A4.6Ci SYSTEM ACCESSORIES AC-3 V oltage-T riggered AC Power Strip STOCK # FG00242 AC power strip with two voltage-triggered AC outlets and one unswitched AC Outlet. 12V DC/200mA Wall Adapter STOCK # FG00665 Provides a 1 2V DC sync signal to the IntelliControl ® when plugged into a component’ s switched outlet. OT I-512 Opto-Isolated V oltag[...]

A4.6Ci SYSTEM ACCESSORIES 10 1 Convenience Outlets NET -2D Computer Network Convenience Outlets ColorStock# Almond FG00858 Bone FG00840 White FG00842 T wo 8-wire (RJ-45) modular jacks for computer network or IntelliPad™ Ci Master Keypad connections. Decora ® -style faceplate. NET -2S Computer Network Convenience Outlets ColorStock# Almond FG0085[...]

10 2 Problem Tr oubleshooting The A4.4Ci has no lights on. Inspect the DC power adapter . Be sure it is inserted firmly into the power- cord socket of the A4.6Ci. Check the AC power outlet. V erify that the outlet is providing power (i.e., a switched AC outlet).Y ou want to make sure that the A4.6Ci is always plugged into an un-switched AC outlet. [...]

10 3 SPECIFICA TIONS A4.6Ci MultiZone Audio Preamplifier Frequency Response: 12 Hz - 230 KHz, 3 dB, at 1V rms output Paging = -3dB > 200Hz - 4 KHz Distortion: <0.005% THD, 1 KHz Maximum Output: 6 V rms before clipping Overall V oltage Gain: 27 db Maximum Input Level: 1 Vrms Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90 db at 1Vrms output Crosstalk: >90 db[...]

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10 3 SPECIFICA TIONS A4.6Ci MultiZone Audio Preamplifier Frequency Response: 12Hz - 150kHz, -3dB, at 1V rms output Distortion: <0.005% THD, 1kHz Maximum Output: 6V rms before clipping Overall V oltage Gain: 27dB Maximum Input Level: 1Vrms Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90dB at 1Vrms output Crosstalk: >90dB at 1Vrms (between zones & channels) [...]