Niles Audio Universal Remote R 6L User Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E

HAND-HELD LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL

R-6L R-8L

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. Niles R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control

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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.

2) ON AND OFF KEYS

Turns the selected device On or Off

3) SETUP KEY

Used to conﬁgure the remote

4) TRANSPORT KEYS

Used to skip backward, rewind, fast forward, skip forward, stop, pause, or play tracks from the

selected source

5) MENU KEY

Press this key to display a menu for the selected source

6) INFO KEY

Press this key to display the current channel and program information

7) MENU CURSOR KEYS

Use these keys to move the cursor in the menu screen. Press OK to choose the highlighted menu

option or to toggle between the AM and FM tuner bands

8) VOLUME KEYS

These keys are used to raise or lower the sound level. Press the Mute key to turn the sound off or

9) CHANNEL SELECT KEYS

These keys are used to select the next or previous channel and to select next or previous chapter

on some models of DVD players. Press the Last key to recall the last-viewed channel

10) GUIDE KEY

Press this key to display the program guide for the selected source

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). Press the Enter key to send channel number entry on

certain TV models

13) EXTENDED FUNCTION KEYS

Provide additional functionality for advanced features, menus, and guides

14) DVR SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS

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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. They can

leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts

WARNING: DISPOSE OF OLD BATTERIES PROMPTLY AND PROPERLY. DO NOT BURN OR BURY

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TO INSTALL BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover (located on the back of the remote).

2. Place the “AA” batteries in the compartment matching the + and – polarity symbols inside.

3. Replace the cover.

NOTE: WHEN THE BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW, A SOURCE KEY LED WILL BLINK 5 TIMES

AFTER A KEYPRESS.

CONFIGURATION

CONFIGURE A SOURCE

To conﬁgure the Niles R-6L/R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control to control the connected

source devices, follow the steps below. Before proceeding, ﬁnd the codes for the devices you want

to conﬁgure in “Manufacturer’s Codes” and write them down or highlight them.

1. Turn on the device (for example: CD player) and, if needed, load media (for example: a CD).

2. Press a Source key (SRC2, SRC3, SRC4, SRC5, SRCL or optionally the TV, Aux) on the

R-6L or R-8L that you wish to program.

3. Press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks twice, then release.

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. If you cannot find a code that works, see “SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE”.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the other devices you want to control.

SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE

If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your

brand is not listed, try searching for your code:

1. Turn the device you wish to control on.

2. Press a source key once.

3. Press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks twice, then release.

4. Enter 991, then the device group number (see table below). The source key LED blinks twice.

TABLE:

Cable (cable converters, video accessories, satellite receivers)

TV (TVs)

VCR (VCRs, DVD players )

Audio (audio ampliﬁers, audio amp/tuners, CD players)

5. Aim the remote at the device and press POWER OFF. The remote sends IR codes from

its library to the selected device, starting with the most popular code first. If the

device responds, go to step 7.

6. If the device does not respond, press CH+ and the remote will test the next code for

that device type. Continue to press CH+ until the device turns Off.

NOTE: PRESS CH- TO TRY THE PREVIOUS CODE.

7. Now that you have found the correct code, press SETUP to save the code that worked

for your device. The source key LED will blink twice to indicate that the code has been

saved. To search for other device codes, repeat steps 1 to 5.

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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. Count the source key LED blinks (for

example: three blinks = 3), and write down the number.

NOTE: IF A CODE DIGIT IS 0, THE SOURCE KEY LED DOES NOT BLINK

5. Continue through the four remaining digits by pressing the 2 key for the second digit, the

3 key for the third digit, the 4 key for the fourth digit and the 5 key for the fifth digit.

6. To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1—5, substituting the source key for

the desired device you would like to check

LEARNING PRECAUTIONS

Your original remote controls must be in working order to learn IR commands properly.

• Learned keys are device-specific, so each key can store a ‘unique function’ for

each device

• Do not use the following keys for learning: Source Keys, SETUP

• Learning capacity is approximately 42 to 75 keys, depending on the code being learned

• Certain device functions can not be learned including multi-frequency types, some

high frequency codes, and other unusual formats

• For optimum learning, avoid high levels of ambient light such as natural sunlight or

energy-efficient fluorescent lights

NOTE: PLEASE HAVE YOUR ORIGINAL REMOTE CONTROLS HANDY BEFORE PROGRAMMING LEARNING

PROGRAMMING A LEARNED KEY

NOTE: IF MORE THAN 10 SECONDS PASS BETWEEN KEY PRESSES, THE REMOTE EXITS

PROGRAMMING MODE

1. Place the Niles R-6L or R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control head-to-head

(about 2” apart) from your original remote control. Also locate the key (on your original

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. REPLACE THE BATTERIES IF NECESSARY, OR IN THE CASE OF MEMORY

SPACE SHORTAGE DELETE CODES TO FREE SPACE.

4. Press the key on the Niles R-6L or R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control you wish

to learn. The source key LED will blink rapidly for three seconds, indicating the remote

is ready to learn.

5. On the original remote, press and hold the key to be learned. Continue holding the

key on the original remote until the R-6L or R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control

Source Key LED blinks twice.

NOTE: IF THE SOURCE KEY LED DISPLAYS ONE LONG BLINK, A LEARNING ERROR HAS OCCURRED. TRY

REPEATING THIS STEP AGAIN UNTIL A SUCCESSFUL CAPTURE IS OBTAINED. IF THE FUNCTION IS STILL NOT

CAPTURED, PRESS AND HOLD SETUP TO EXIT PROGRAMMING AND REVIEW THE “LEARNING PRECAUTIONS”

ABOVE. IF NEEDED, ALSO SEE “TROUBLESHOOTING”. AFTER REVIEW, START PROGRAMMING AGAIN AT STEP

6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 for another key you would like to learn. Once you have

completed learning all keys, press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks

twice to save all data learned.

DELETING A SINGLE LEARNED KEY

This process returns the key to its original programming for the device you select. You can also

delete learned programming by teaching a different function to the key (see “Programming a

Learned Key”).

NOTE: IF MORE THAN 10 SECONDS PASS BETWEEN KEY PRESSES, THE REMOTE EXITS PROGRAMMING MODE.

1. Press the source key from which you wish to remove the learned key

2. Press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks twice, then release

3. Enter 9 7 6. The source key LED blinks twice

4. Press the key containing the learned function to be deleted twice. The source key LED

blinks twice and the remote exits from programming mode

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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. Press and hold SETUP until a source key LED blinks twice, then release.

2. Enter 9 8 0. A source key LED blinks twice.

3. Press and hold SETUP until a source key LED blinks twice, then release.

PROGRAMMING SEQUENCES

Your Niles R-6L/R-8L Hand-Held Learning Remote Control includes the ability to program any

key (other than the SETUP key) with a Sequence of functions. Each key can be set up to perform

a pre-programmed set of sequential commands with the press of one key. A sequence can be

used to control a home theater operation, to set a favorite channel, or for other multiple functions

you would like to control with one key press. Moreover, each Sequence Key can hold up to 15

commands. You can program a sequence that operates regardless of what device is selected, or

one that only operates for a speciﬁc device.

NOTE: PROGRAMMING A NEW SEQUENCE OVER AN EXISTING ONE ERASES THE ORIGINAL SEQUENCE.

PROGRAMMING A DEVICE INDEPENDENT SEQUENCE

1. Press and hold SETUP until a source key LED blinks twice, then release.

2. Press 9 9 5. The source key LED blinks twice.

3. Press the key to which you wish to assign a

sequence.

4. Enter the series of commands (key presses) you want the sequence to execute (up to

15 commands).

5. Press and hold SETUP until the source key LED blinks twice, then release.

Now, when you press the preset sequence key, the remote sends the series of commands you have

entered, regardless of what device is selected. For example, you could program a sequence key to

turn on both your TV and cable box and select a particular channel. To clear the sequence, repeat

8^{steps 1-5 above, but do not enter a series of commands at step 4.}

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.

Now, when you press the sequence key , the remote sends the series of commands you have

entered, but only if the device selected in step 1 Is active. For example, you could program the

sequence key to turn on both your TV and cable box and select a particular channel, but only if the

TV is selected. If the DVD is selected, this key does not execute the sequence you set up for the TV.

To clear the sequence, repeat steps 1-6 above, but do not enter a series of commands at step 5.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM:

1. LED does not blink when you press a key.

SOLUTION:

• Try pressing different keys. Replace the batteries with 2 new AA batteries

PROBLEM:

2. LED blinks when you press a key, but device does not respond.

SOLUTION:

• Make sure the remote is aimed at your device and is not more than 40 feet away

PROBLEM:

3. Source key LED blinks one long blink while in SETUP mode.

SOLUTION:

• An entry error has occurred (for example, wrong key). Try entering the sequence again

PROBLEM:

4. Remote does not control devices or commands are not working properly.

SOLUTION:

• Try all listed codes for the device. Make sure the device operates with an infrared remote

control

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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.

SOLUTION:

• If the original remote control required you to press Enter to change channels, press Enter

on this remote after entering the channel number

SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitter: Infrared

Signal Range: Approximately 15-30 Feet (4-10 Meters)

Power Supply: Two “AA” batteries (1.5Vx2)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Niles Audio Corporation (“NILES”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product

will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following periods and

subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below:

Lifetime Warranty

All Passive Loudspeaker Products (those not requiring AC or battery power).

Ten years from the date of purchase

All Other Passive Products (those not requiring AC or battery power).

Two years from the date of purchase

All Active Products (those requiring AC or battery power).

This warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers of the product. To obtain warranty

service, contact the authorized dealer where you purchased your product or take the unit to the

nearest authorized NILES dealer (with proof of purchase – claims made without proof of purchase

will be denied) who will test the product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for service. If there

are no authorized NILES dealers in your area, you must contact NILES to receive a factory Return

Authorization Number. DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN

AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES.

Upon examination, NILES will, at its sole option and expense, repair or replace any product found

to be defective. NILES will return the repaired or replaced unit to you via its usual shipping method

from the factory to your address in the United States of America or Canada only. Any shipping

costs for addresses outside of the United States or Canada shall be the responsibility of the

purchaser. In the event that this model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively,

NILES, at its sole option, may replace it with a different model of equal or greater value, or refund

the original purchase price paid. THE FOREGOING ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR

BREACH OF WARRANTY.

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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.

This warranty does not cover reimbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the

product for warranty service evaluation, or installation of any replacement product provided under

this warranty.

This Warranty will be void if:

• the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.

• the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller.

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