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- Page 1 ZonePRO 640, 640m 641, 641m 1260, 1260m Digital Zone Processors 1261, 1261m Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ZonePRO Table of Contents Section 1 - Introduction ........ 1 Section 8 - Appendix ........40 1.1 ZonePRO Overview ............1 8.1 ZonePRO 640/641 Block Diagram ........40 1.2 Features ...............1 8.2 ZonePRO 640m/641m Block Diagram ........41 1.3 ZonePRO Support Resources ..........2 8.3 ZonePRO 1260/1261 Block Diagram .........42 1.4 Service Contact Info ............2 8.4 ZonePRO 1260m/1261m Block Diagram ......43... -
Page 3: Section 1 - Introduction
ZonePRO 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. -
Page 4: Zonepro Support Resources
ZonePRO Section 1 Introduction 1.3 ZonePRO Support Resources ZonePRO Designer Help - After installing the ZonePRO Designer GUI, see the included help for detailed information regarding ZonePRO programming and configuration. Training Videos - Training videos can be found under the “Training” section of the dbx website located at www.dbxpro.com. -
Page 5: Warranty
ZonePRO Section 1 Introduction 1.5 Warranty 1. Please register your product online at 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. dbx warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized U.S. dbx dealer and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. -
Page 6: Section 2 - Zonepro Designer Gui
ZonePRO Section 2 ZonePRO Designer GUI Section 2 - ZonePRO Designer GUI 2.1 ZonePRO Designer Overview The ZonePRO Designer Graphic User Interface (GUI) is the 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”... -
Page 7: Gui Installation
ZonePRO Section 2 ZonePRO Designer GUI 2.3 GUI Installation Download the ZonePRO Designer GUI software from www.dbxpro.com then launch the installer. It’s recommended that virus protection software be disabled during ZonePRO Designer installation. Follow the installer’s instructions to complete the installation. 2.4 Quick Start –... - Page 8 ZonePRO Section 2 ZonePRO Designer GUI 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.
- Page 9 ZonePRO Section 2 ZonePRO Designer GUI 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.
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Page 10: Section 3 - Getting Started
ZonePRO Section 3 Getting Started Section 3 - Getting Started 3.1 Front Panel – 640/640m, 1260/1260m 640 Front Panel 640m Front Panel 1260 Front Panel 1260 Digital Zone Processor Digital Zone Processor SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT 1260m Front Panel SELECT SELECT... -
Page 11: Front Panel - 641/641M, 1261/1261M
ZonePRO Section 3 Getting Started 3.2 Front Panel – 641/641m, 1261/1261m 641 Front Panel 641m Front Panel 1261 Front Panel ZonePRO1261 Digital Zone Processor NETWORK POWER TRAFFIC 1261m Front Panel 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. -
Page 12: Rear Panel
ZonePRO Section 3 Getting Started 3.3 Rear Panel 640/641 Rear Panel 640m/641m Rear Panel RS-232 OUTPUTS SOURCE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE ZC INPUT LINK INPUT (R) CLIP CLIP (R) (R) CLIP CLIP (R) (G) SIGNAL SIGNAL (G) (G) SIGNAL SIGNAL (G) MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC GAIN... - Page 13 ZonePRO Section 3 Getting Started 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.
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Page 14: Section 4 - Zone Controllers
ZonePRO Section 4 Zone Controllers 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. - Page 15 ZonePRO Section 4 Zone Controllers 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 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”...
- Page 16 Section 4 ZonePRO Zone Controllers The below matrix table shows a side-by-side comparison of the ZC’s features.
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Page 17: Zc Wiring
ZonePRO Section 4 Zone Controllers 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. - Page 18 Diagram A ZonePRO Section 4 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.
- Page 19 ZonePRO Section 4 Zone Controllers Cable Specification: EIA/TIA 568A Standard (pin to pin) 24 AWG wire RJ-45 RJ-45 (8-Position) (8-Position) White/Green Maximum Cable Lengths -VREF Green -Dip 1 Depending upon how many controllers you are connecting to the ZonePRO and whether you White/Orange -Dip 2 are wiring the ZCs in parallel or serially, there are certain cable length restrictions.
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Page 20: Wiring
ZonePRO Section 4 Zone Controllers 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. -
Page 21: Zc Dip Switches & Programming
ZonePRO 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 •... - Page 22 ZonePRO Section 4 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. ID #s 1-6 ID #s 7-12 (Top ZC Input Port) (Bottom ZC Input Port) ZonePRO Designer ZonePRO Designer...
- Page 23 ZonePRO Section 4 Zone Controllers 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;...
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Page 24: Section 5 - Link I/O
ZonePRO Section 5 Link I/O 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”... - Page 25 ZonePRO 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.
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Page 26: Link I/O Wiring
ZonePRO Section 5 Link I/O The below illustrations highlight which inputs can be sent and received through the Link Bus for each ZonePRO model. 640/641 (Link Bus Send/Receive = ML1, ML2, S1, S2, S3, S4) 640m/641m (Link Bus Send/Receive = ML1, ML2, S1, S2) RS-232 OUTPUTS SOURCE... -
Page 27: Section 6 - Networking
ZonePRO Section 6 Networking 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 169.254.2.2... -
Page 28: Overview Of Tcp/Ip Basics
ZonePRO Section 6 Networking needed on the PC and/or ZonePRO. When networking two Ethernet capable devices without a hub or switch, an Ethernet crossover cable must be used; the transmit and receive lines are crossed in an Ethernet crossover cable. If connecting to a hub or switch, you will need to use Ethernet straight-through cables unless your switch/hub supports auto MDI/MDIX. -
Page 29: Connecting Via Direct-Connect Ethernet
ZonePRO Section 6 Networking assigned statically (manually). Please note, at this time, ZonePROs do not support DHCP. 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. -
Page 30: Setup Of A Simple Isolated Ethernet Network
ZonePRO Section 6 Networking Click on the Alternate Configuration tab and make sure that “Automatic private IP 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. - Page 31 ZonePRO Section 6 Networking At the prompt, enter ipconfig and press enter. d. 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.
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Page 32: Adding The Zonepro To An Existing Local Area Network
ZonePRO Section 6 Networking 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. •... -
Page 33: Proxy
ZonePRO Section 6 Networking 6.7 Proxy The 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. -
Page 34: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
ZonePRO Section 6 Networking 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. -
Page 35: Network Troubleshooting
ZonePRO Section 6 Networking 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. -
Page 36: Section 7 - Application Guide
ZonePRO Section 7 Application Guide Section 7 - Application Guide 7.1 Restaurant Application... - Page 37 ZonePRO Section 7 Application Guide 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).
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Page 38: Health Club Application
ZonePRO Section 7 Application Guide 7.2 Health Club Application... - Page 39 ZonePRO Section 7 Application Guide 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.
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Page 40: Nightclub Application
ZonePRO Section 7 Application Guide 7.3 Nightclub Application... - Page 41 ZonePRO Section 7 Application Guide 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.
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Page 42: Section 8 - Appendix
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix Section 8 - Appendix 8.1 ZonePRO 640/641 Block Diagram Link In/Out Output 1 Link In/Out Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Link In/Out Jack 1 Link In/Out Jack 2 Link In/Out Link In/Out... -
Page 43: Zonepro 640M/641M Block Diagram
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix Zone Pro 640m/641m Block Diagram 8.2 ZonePRO 640m/641m Block Diagram Ethernet Jack 1 641m only Jack 2 Link In/Out Link In/Out Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Link In/Out Link In/Out... -
Page 44: Zonepro 1260/1261 Block Diagram
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 8.3 ZonePRO 1260/1261 Block Diagram Zone Pro 1260/1261 Block Diagram Ethernet Jack 1 1261 only Jack 2 Link In/Out Output 1 Link In/Out Output 2 Output 3 Link In/Out Output 4 Link In/Out Output 5 Link In/Out Output 6 Link In/Out S/PDIF... -
Page 45: Zonepro 1260M/1261M Block Diagram
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 8.4 ZonePRO 1260m/1261m Block Diagram Zone Pro 1260m/1261m Block Diagram Ethernet Jack 1 1261m only Jack 2 Link In/Out Link In/Out Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Link In/Out Link In/Out Link In/Out Link In/Out S/PDIF... -
Page 46: Firmware Updates
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 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. -
Page 47: Soft Reset
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 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. •... -
Page 48: Technical Specifications
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 8.7 Technical Specifications 640/641 Analog Inputs: Number of Inputs: (6 Total) (2) Switchable line or mic inputs (4) RCA Source Connectors: Euroblock(Line and Mic) RCA (Source) Type: Electronically balanced/RF filtered Impedance: > 50 kΩ Balanced, >75 kΩ Unbalanced Max Input Line Level: +20 dBu Mic/Line, +12 dBu RCA CMRR:... - Page 49 ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 640m/641m Analog Inputs: Number of Inputs: (6 Total) (4) Switchable line or mic inputs (2) RCA Source Connectors: Euroblock(Line and Mic) RCA (Source) Type: Electronically balanced/RF filtered Impedance: > 50 kΩ Balanced, >75 kΩ Unbalanced Max Input Line Level: +20 dBu Mic/Line, +12 dBu RCA CMRR: >...
- Page 50 ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 1260/1261 Analog Inputs: Number of Inputs: 12 Total (2) Switchable mic or line, (8) RCA, and (1) S/PDIF Connectors: Euroblock (Line and Mic), RCA (Source) and RCA (S/PDIF) Type: Electronically balanced, RF filtered Impedance (Euroblock): > 50 kΩ Balanced, >25 kΩ Unbalanced, RF Filtered Impedance (RCA): >25 kΩ...
- Page 51 ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 1260m/1261m Analog Inputs: Number of Inputs: 12 Total (6) Switchable mic or line, (4) RCA, and (1) S/PDIF Connectors: Euroblock (Line and Mic), RCA (Source) and RCA (S/PDIF) Type: Electronically balanced, RF filtered Impedance (Euroblock): > 50 kΩ Balanced, >25 kΩ Unbalanced, RF Filtered Impedance (RCA): >25 kΩ...
- Page 52 ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 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.
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Page 53: Wiring Diagrams
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 8.8 Wiring Diagrams TIA/EIA 568B Straight-Through TIA/EIA 568B Crossover Cat 5 Ethernet Cable Cat 5 Ethernet Cable RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 (8-Position) (8-Position) (8-Position) (8-Position) White / Orange Wh/Or Wh/Gr Orange White / Green Wh/Gr Wh/Or Blue Wh/Br White / Blue... -
Page 54: Copyrights
ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 8.9 Copyrights Portions of code are covered by the following copyrights: X Consortium Copyright (C) 1996 X Consortium Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:... - Page 55 ZonePRO Section 8 Appendix 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.
- Page 56 Phone: (801) 566-8800 Website: dbxpro.com Support: dbxpro.com/en-US/support dbx Professional Products is a registered trademark of HARMAN © 2017 HARMAN All rights reserved ZonePRO ® Install Guide PN: 5059565-B...
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