ZonePRO TM Digital Zone Processors 640, 640m 641, 641m 1260, 1260m 1261, 1261m Installation Guide
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ZonePROTM Section 1 - Introduction........................................ 1 1.1 ZonePRO Overview..........................................1 1.2 Features........................................................1 1.3 Included Items...............................................2 1.4 ZonePRO Support Resources.............................2 1.5 Service Contact Info........................................2 1.6 Warranty........................................................3 Section 2 - ZonePRO Designer GUI......
ZonePROTM Section 1 Introduction Section 1 - Introduction 1.1 ZonePRO Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx® ZonePRO. The ZonePRO products are based on the same unparalleled design philosophy that made the DriveRack family famous. This philosophy, “To provide everything you need between the sources and the amplifiers”, creates a full-featured processor capable of almost any BGM or commercial audio application.
Section 1 Introduction ZonePROTM 1.3 Included Items • • • • • • ZonePRO Processor Power Cable RS-232 Null Modem Cable Ethernet Crossover Cable (excluded from 640 & 641 models) Software CD-ROM Installation Guide 1.4 ZonePRO Support Resources ZonePRO Designer Help - After installing the ZonePRO Designer GUI, see the included help for detailed information regarding ZonePRO programming and configuration.
ZonePROTM Introduction Section 1 1.6 Warranty This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty. You can also register online at www. dbxpro.com. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service. 2.
Section 2 ZonePRO Designer GUI ZonePROTM Section 2 - ZonePRO Designer GUI 2.1 ZonePRO Designer Overview The ZonePRO Designer Graphic User Interface (GUI) is the included software application which is used for programming the ZonePRO products. The GUI provides network tools for configuring your control network as well as multiple “Wizard” functions for configuring the system routing and in-wall dbx Zone Controllers.
ZonePROTM Section 2 ZonePRO Designer GUI 2.3 GUI Installation 1. Install the ZonePRO GUI software onto your computer from either the dbx website at www.dbxpro.com or from the included CD ROM. e highly recommend disabling virus protection software during the installation W of ZonePRO Designer. 2. The application will proceed to prompt you for the installation location. 3. Once the software installation has been completed, it is recommended that you restart your computer. 2.
Section 2 ZonePRO Designer GUI 3. Wait approximately 10 seconds after the main ZonePRO Designer window has appeared. If a ZonePRO icon appears in the upper left hand corner of the window, you are online with the processor and ready to begin programming. Simply double left click on the ZonePRO icon to open the Program Screen and begin programming. If the icon does not automatically appear, proceed with these instructions. 4. Go into Window’s Device Manager > Ports.
ZonePROTM 7. ZonePRO Designer GUI Section 2 Ensure that the “Automatically go online when the application starts” option is checked and the “Use serial ports” option is checked. In the COM Ports combo box, uncheck any unused COM ports and check only the COM port number which you noted in step 4. Click the Next button twice. 8. Your connected ZonePRO device should appear on the second row of the table and have a Status of “Resolved”.
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ZonePROTM Section 3 Gettibg Started and dynamics processing may be occurring. 3.2 Front Panel – 641/641m, 1261/1261m 641 Front Panel 3 1 641m Front Panel 1 3 2 1261 Front Panel 1 NETWORK TRAFFIC 2 POWER 3 ZonePRO1261 Digital Zone Processor 1261m Front Panel 1 2 3 1. Front PC Port (RS-232) Connect this serial port to the PC for configuration, control, and monitoring. It can also be used for communication with a third party control system. The baud rate of this port is 57600.
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ZonePROTM Gettibg Started Section 3 5. ZC Input Ports Allows connection of up to 12 ZC controllers (six per port) for control of volume, source selection, page steering, and scene changes. The top ZC Input port is for IDs 1-6 and the bottom ZC Input port is for IDs 7-12. 6. Analog Outputs Balanced audio output connections. Connect these outputs to your amplifier input channels. 7.
Section 4 Zone Controllers ZonePROTM Section 4 - Zone Controllers 4.1 ZC Descriptions The dbx Zone Controllers (ZCs) provide a user friendly solution for controlling different functions of the ZonePRO processors. The following section provides a description of each of these ZC models. VOLUME 4 5 6 3 7 2 ZC-1 – The ZC-1 is a programmable zone controller that allows input or output volume level control from a wall panel.
ZonePROTM Zone Controllers Section 4 ZC-6 – The ZC-6 is a push-button up/down input or output volume controller. VOLUME ZC-6 ZC-7 – The ZC-7 is a programmable zone controller that allows control of page steering via A B four momentary push buttons. The ZC-7 has 5 states: button A pressed, button B pressed, button C pressed, button D pressed, and “no button pressed” being the 5th state.
Section 4 Zone Controllers ZonePROTM The below matrix table shows a side-by-side comparison of the ZC’s features.
ZonePROTM Zone Controllers Section 4 4.2 ZC Wiring The installation of the Zone Controllers MUST be accomplished with the use of cable which is rated VW-1 or higher. Common NEC designations which meet this rating include: CMP, CMR, CMG, CM and CMX. The below diagram shows the internal color coding of a compatible straight-through, 568B standard Cat 5 cable. It also illustrates which DIP switch settings and controller ID numbers correspond with each wire inside the Cat 5 cable.
Diagram A Section 4 ZonePROTM Zone Controllers Diagram A Wiring In Series To wire the Zone Controllers in series, daisy chain each ZC using the ports on each (see Diagram B) then connect one of the ZCs to the appropriate ZC Input Port on the ZonePRO device. It is not important which ZC port you use on each ZC or which ZC in the chain is connected to the ZonePRO device. Diagram B ID# 1 80-1342-A IEC60065 RS-232 RJ45 RJ45 CONNECT ONLY TO ZONE CONTROLLER INPUT .
ZonePROTM Zone Controllers Cable Specification: EIA/TIA 568A Standard (pin to pin) 24 AWG wire RJ-45 (8-Position) White/Green Section 4 RJ-45 (8-Position) 1 -VREF Green Depending upon how many controllersWhite/Orange you are connecting2to-Dip the1ZonePRO and whether you 3 -Dip 2 3 are wiring the ZCs in parallel or serially, there are certain cable length restrictions. Blue 4 -Dip 3 4 White/Blue -Dip 4 5 5 6 -Dip 6 Diagram A shows the maximum cable Orange length for 3 ZCs wired in serial.
Section 4 Zone Controllers ZonePROTM 4.3 ZC-4 Wiring The below diagrams show how to configure and wire a ZC-4 for contact closure control using relays or SPDT (single pole double throw) type switches. All pins on the ZC-4 must be connected! Any pins not directly connected to a switch or relay should be connected to the +V pin. controller. ZonePRO devices.
ZonePROTM Section 4 Zone Controllers 4.4 ZC DIP Switches & Programming When configuring the ZCs, there are two steps which need to be completed before the ZCs will function: • Step 1: Assign the ZC IDs and perform the ZC Configuration programming • Step 2: Associate the ZCs The programming of the ZCs is performed using the Configuration Wizard in ZonePRO Designer.
Section 4 ZonePROTM Zone Controllers The below diagram shows an example of the DIP switch ID assignments, ZC Input port connections, and ZC Panel Configuration programming for 12 Zone Controllers.
ZonePROTM Zone Controllers Section 4 Step 2: Associate the ZCs The second step in configuring the ZCs is to associate each ZC. In other words, you need to select which input or output is actually being controlled by each ZC. Therefore, you only need to associate volume controllers and source selection controllers; page steering controllers, the ZC-FIRE, and scene selection controllers do not require you to perform this step.
Section 5 Link I/O ZonePROTM Section 5 - Link I/O 5.1 Link I/O Overview The Link Bus allows you to route some of the ZonePRO’s audio inputs to another ZonePRO or daisy chain multiple ZonePROs using standard straight-through Cat 5 cables, instead of using “Y” cables or a dedicated distribution amplifier. This allows for easy expansion of outputs (or zones) in a ZonePRO system. The Link Bus does not expand the input channel count of a ZonePRO system.
ZonePROTM Section 5 Link I/O CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Disconnect mains power before servicing. To Enable or Disable the Link Input or Link Output for the ML1 and/or ML2 inputs, match the jumpers to the desired positions.
Section 5 ZonePROTM Link I/O The below pictures illustrate which inputs can be sent and received through the Link Bus for each ZonePRO model.
ZonePROTM Networking Section 6 Section 6 - Networking 6.1 Default ZonePRO Network Settings The below table shows the factory default Internet Protocol (IP) settings and ZonePRO Designer Node IDs for the ZonePRO series products. 640, 641 1260, 1261 640m, 641m 1260m, 1261m IP Address N/A 169.254.2.2 169.254.XXX.XXX 169.254.XXX.XXX Subnet Mask N/A 255.255.0.0 255.255.0.0 255.255.0.0 Gateway N/A 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.
Section 6 Networking ZonePROTM on the PC and/or ZonePRO. The included cable is an Ethernet crossover cable. This means that the transmit and receive lines are crossed so that you can hook two Ethernet capable devices together without a hub or switch. If you are using a hub or switch you will need to provide your own cables. 6.3 Overview of TCP/IP Basics Subnet A small network within a larger network.
ZonePROTM Networking Section 6 6.4 Connecting via direct-connect Ethernet Assumptions: • Using Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or 7. • Computer has a working Ethernet network adapter. • You have administrative rights on the PC so that network settings can be changed if necessary. 1. Connect the included Ethernet crossover cable to both the ZonePRO and the PC.
Section 6 Networking ZonePROTM address” is selected. g. Click OK in each window to close them. h. After about 1-2 minutes your computer will configure itself with the correct IP settings. Verify this by running the ipconfig command again, as described above. 5. Launch the ZonePRO Designer application. If it is currently running, make sure that you are not online by selecting “Go Offline” from the Network menu. If the device icon is already grayed-out, ZonePRO Designer is currently offline. 6.
ZonePROTM a. b. c. d. Networking Section 6 This is done by clicking on “Run”... from the Window’s Start Menu. Enter cmd and click “OK”. This will bring up a command window (DOS box). At the prompt, enter ipconfig and press enter. Now on your screen you will see your current IP settings. You should notice that the IP Address for the adapter will either be 169.254.x.y where x and y are numbers between 0 and 255, or 0.0.0.0. If it is 0.0.0.
Section 6 Networking ZonePROTM 6.6 Adding the ZonePRO to an existing Local Area Network Assumptions: • Using Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or 7. • Computer has a working Ethernet network adapter. • You have a static IP address that is compatible with your existing network. • There is an existing LAN where the computer that will be running the ZonePRO Designer software is able to attach to the LAN, obtain an IP address, and see other devices on this network. 1.
ZonePROTM Networking Section 6 6.7 Proxy T he proxy feature allows you to access a ZonePRO over a complex or remote network. An example of this is when the PC and the ZonePRO reside on different subnets. The mechanism that is used by default for the ZonePRO designer software to discover and maintain a connection to the ZonePRO devices utilizes IP broadcast packets. These packets will not travel through internet routers and even some high end core switches.
Section 6 Networking ZonePROTM 6.8 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Virtual private networks (VPNs) provide an encrypted connection (or tunnel) between networks or between a network and a user over a public network (such as the Internet). Instead of using a dedicated, real-world connection such as a leased line, a VPN uses virtual connections through the public network.
ZonePROTM Networking Section 6 6.10 Network Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty getting your ZonePRO to show up in your ZonePRO Designer software, here are some things that you can try to resolve the problem. Software Firewall: If the PC that you have installed the ZonePRO Designer software on has a built in firewall, you need to make sure that you allow the software the ability to communicate on your network.
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ZonePROTM Application Guide Section 7 Notes - Restaurant/Bar Application 1. The ZonePRO 640 device is located in the manager’s office and provides front panel source selection for the waiting area. 2. Both the restaurant and the bar area have ZC controllers. The bar is using them for source selection (ZC-3) and volume control (ZC-1). The ZC-1 in the restaurant is used for volume control, and the ZC-3 is used for scene changes. 3.
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ZonePROTM Application Guide Section 7 Notes - Health Club Application 1. The ZonePRO 1260 device is located near the front desk area. 2. ZCs in the weight room and the aerobics room allow source selection and volume control. 3. The aerobics instructor’s microphone is routed only to the aerobics area as the Priority source and is simply mixed in as the priority source rather than ducking the primary source. 4.
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ZonePROTM Application Guide Section 7 Notes - Nightclub Application 1. The ZonePRO 640 devices are located in the manager’s office. 2. The ZCs in the nightclub are situated near the bar and allow source selection and volume control. 3. The Cossover is used to separate the frequencies for the main and sub speakers in the nightclub. 4. Output Delay is used to delay the signal from the nightclub area so it arrives at the same time as the acoustic signal from the nightclub. 5.
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Section 8 Appendix ZonePROTM 8.5 Firmware Updates Flash Update (1260, 1260m, 640, 640m) A ZonePRO firmware release will include a PC application that will load the new firmware version to a device connected via RS232. The receiving ZonePRO should be running. Follow the directions in the PC flasher application. If, for some reason, you are not able to update your firmware successfully using this method, there is another “backdoor” method.
ZonePROTM Appendix Section 8 The results of performing a “Hard” reset are: • • • • • • • • A “Soft” reset is performed. The Node Address for the device is reset back to the factory default. The DHCP flag for the device is reset to 0. The IP Address for the device is reset to the factory default. The IP Subnet Address for the device is reset to 255.255.0.0. The IP Gateway Address for the device is reset to 0.0.0.0. The “Fire” state of the device is reset to UNARMED.
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ZonePROTM Appendix Section 8 640m/641m Analog Inputs: Number of Inputs: Connectors: Type: Impedance: Max input line level: CMRR: Mic Pre gain: Mic EIN: Mic Phantom Power: (6 Total) (4) Switchable line or mic inputs (2) RCA Source Euroblock(Line and Mic) RCA (Source) Electronically balanced/RF filtered > 50 kΩ Balanced, >75 kΩ Unbalanced +20 dBu Mic/Line, +12 dBu RCA > 40 dB, typically >55 dB @ 1 kHz 30 to 60 dB < 118 dB, 22 Hz-22 kHz, 150Ω 15 V Analog Outputs: Number of Outputs: Connectors: Type: Imped
Section 8 Appendix ZonePROTM 1260/1261 Analog Inputs: Number of Inputs: Connectors: Type: Impedance (Euroblock): Impedance (RCA): Max input line level: CMRR: Mic Pre gain: Mic EIN: Mic Phantom Power: 12 Total (2) Switchable mic or line, (8) RCA, and (1) S/PDIF Euroblock (Line and Mic), RCA (Source) and RCA (S/PDIF) Electronically balanced, RF filtered > 50 kΩ Balanced, >25 kΩ Unbalanced, RF Filtered >25 kΩ Unbalanced, RF Filtered +20 dBu Mic/Line, +12 dBu RCA > 40 dB, typically >55 dB @ 1 kHz 30 to 60 d
ZonePROTM Appendix Section 8 1260m/1261m Analog Inputs: Number of Inputs: Connectors: Type: Impedance (Euroblock): Impedance (RCA): Max input line level: CMRR: Mic Pre gain: Mic EIN: Mic Phantom Power: 12 Total (6) Switchable mic or line, (4) RCA, and (1) S/PDIF Euroblock (Line and Mic), RCA (Source) and RCA (S/PDIF) Electronically balanced, RF filtered > 50 kΩ Balanced, >25 kΩ Unbalanced, RF Filtered >25 kΩ Unbalanced, RF Filtered +20 dBu Mic/Line, +12 dBu RCA > 40 dB, typically >55 db @ 1 kHz 30 to 60
Section 8 Appendix ZonePROTM dbx® incorporates high quality mechanical fans in some products. All mechanical fans have a limited life expectancy. We recommend annual inspection of fans for dust occlusion and excessive noise. Fan assemblies should be replaced after six to ten years of use. Environmental factors such as elevated temperature, dust, and smoke can adversely affect fan life. Systems exposed to these conditions should be inspected more frequently.
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ZonePROTM Appendix Section 8 This software was developed by the Computer Systems Engineering group at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory under DARPA contract BG 91-66 and contributed to Berkeley. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: This product includes software developed by the University of California, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.
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