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INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE
ANALOGUE ZONE SERIES

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  • Page 1 ALLEN&HEATH INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE ANALOGUE ZONE SERIES...
  • Page 2 Any changes or modifications to the product not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the user’s authority to operate it. GR3 User Guide Copyright © 2016 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved. ALLEN&HEATH Allen &...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General ............................. 7 Control Section ......................... 8 Output Section .......................... 9 Input Section ..........................9 Installing GR3 ..........................10 Mounting the unit ........................10 Connecting to GR3 ........................11 Microphone Inputs .........................11 Stereo Inputs ..........................11 Zone Outputs ..........................12 Alarm Input ..........................13 Page Input ..........................14 Remote Connection .......................14...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Packed Contents The following items are included in the box when the GR3 is shipped. 1 x GR3 Zone Mixer 1 x Mains Cable 4 x Blanking...
  • Page 5: Front Panel

    LINE inputs 1-4. Line level control of -76 to +6dB. ⑤Hi LEV LED – LED level indicator which illuminates when signal to MIC 1-4 is approaching clip level. Mic Hi Level illuminates at +18dBu (clip level is +21dBu). GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 6: Output Section

    ⑦Z1 OUTPUT EQ – HF control of Zone 1 output signal. ⑧Z2 MIC MIX OUTPUT LEVEL – Adjustable rotary level control for MIC Mix to Zone 2. Output level control of -74 to 0dB. GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 7: General

    ‘Programming’ mode (see section 6.4). Rear Panel 4.1 General ① ② ①AC POWER ②KENSINGTON LOCK IEC receptacle to connect mains power cable Kensington lock cut-out for securing unit. (included). 100V to 240V accepted. GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 8: Control Section

    ④ANALOGUE ZONE REMOTE 4-pole Euroblock connector for connection of custom or 3 party volume and/or source selection panels. ⑤DIGITAL ZONE REMOTE RJ45 connector for use with the Allen & Heath PL-14 remote controller. GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 9: Output Section

    3. Adjust the trim until the Hi Lev LED Microphone input on balanced phoenix illuminates and then trim back the level connector. slightly so it no longer illuminates. 4. Further adjustments may be required to suit the dynamics of the users’ normal range. GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 10: Installing Gr3

    Installing GR3 5.1 Mounting the unit The GR3 can be used as a stand-alone unit and placed on a hard surface or rack-mounted in a standard 19” profile. Using the small flat bladed screwdriver gently remove the four rubberized feet on You will need the following items;...
  • Page 11: Connecting To Gr3

    Connecting to GR3 6.1 Microphone Inputs Microphone inputs are balanced connections XLR to Phoenix (Balanced to Balanced) on Euroblock type connectors. 0 = Screen Pin assignments are screen printed above the + = Hot connector or alternatively use the below wiring - = Cold diagram.
  • Page 12: Zone Outputs

    Phoenix to XLR (Balanced to Balanced) 0 = Sleeve 0 = Screen + = Tip + = Hot - = Ring - = Cold Balanced line output (TRS) wiring example. Balanced line output (XLR) wiring example. GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 13: Alarm Input

    Pin assignments are screen printed above the connector or alternatively use the below wiring diagrams. ② Refer to 4.2 Control Section for location details 2-Wire Alarm Contact Closure 0 = COM + = N/C (or N/O) 2-wire contact example. GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 14: Page Input

    8 = Brown control options depending on installation requirements (see PL-14 manual for additional details). ⑤ Refer to 4.2 Control Section for location details RJ45 Wiring Example using TIA/EIA 568B standard. GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 15 S = Source source selection. + = 10V Pin assignments are screen printed above the connector or alternatively use the below wiring diagrams. ④ Refer to 4.2 Control Section for location details Analogue remote connection example GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 16: Setting Up Gr3

    Setting up GR3 7.1 Operating Features The GR3 is a feature rich analogue zone mixer. hold time and release time of the compressor Multiple configurations are possible by means to suit the application. of internal jumpers, external dip switches and also via digital programmable pre-sets.
  • Page 17: Internal Jumper Settings

    -10dB Attenuation ⑧ Zone 2 A Gain -10dB Attenuation ⑨ Zone 2 B Gain -10dB Attenuation ⑩ Zone 1 Mono Mono Mix of Zone 1 ⑪ Zone 2 Mono Mono Mix of Zone 2 ⑫ GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 18: Dip Switch Settings

    Enables Phantom Power MIC 1 (ON) Phantom Power Enable Mic 1 Phantom Power Enable Mic 2 Enables Phantom Power MICS 2* (ON) *Phantom Power for individual mics can be disconnected via an internal link (as shown in internal jumper diagram) GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 19: Programming Parameters

    7.4 Programming Parameters The GR3 has a total of 7 parameters (shown in Table 1) which are configurable by the installer/user. Each parameter has four pre-defined values which can be stepped through and set as required. Changing a Parameter Step by Step Guide To enter Programming Mode;...
  • Page 20: Faq

    Z1 select buttons whilst powering the unit. A: It is likely that one or more dip switches have been set to the “ON” position. The GR3  Mic ducking attenuation, hold and has various “MODES” that allow priority release speeds.
  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    ST Input to Main Zone output (Unity) -90dBu 22-22kHz Mic Input routed at Min gain as well -88dBu 22-22kHz Mic Input routed at Max gain -77dBu 22-22kHz (150R source) Power Consumption GR3 unit (no remote attached) Weights & Dimensions Height 48mm (1.9”) Length 242mm (9.5”) Width 438mm (17.2”)
  • Page 23: Connection Diagram

    Connection Diagram GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...
  • Page 24: Application Examples

    Application Examples GR3 User Guide AP10573 Issue_...

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