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Z Series High Definition Acoustical System 1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD. TELEPHONE: (800) 876-3333 AtlasIED.com ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A. SUPPORT@ATLASIED.COM – 1 –...
The Z Series is designed to be aesthetically pleasing for office or conference room applications seamlessly blending in to a variety of decors. Z Series placement is flexible allowing for mounting on a surface, in the wall, or in an equipment rack. The Z2-B model delivers quality audio and speech privacy in spaces up to 7000 sq ft with two-zones of control flexibility.
External 100V – 240V to 24DCV UL Power Supply, Qty 1. Z2 = 2.5A, Z4 = 5.0A • Input Connectors and Speaker Connectors • Z Series Installation Sheet Fig 1 A. Control Panel B. Control Panel Dress End Caps C. Control Panel Mounting Screws M3 x 10mm, Qty 6 D.
® audio source. Powering the Z Series requires use of the included external power supply. It is suggested to place the Z Series within 6ft of a 120V AC outlet. If this is not possible, the power supply wire for the 24VDC output can be extended up to 50ft. Note: This does not void the warranty as it is the low voltage wire that is being extended.
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3. Secure the I/O Backbox to the wall or electrical box. 4. Wire the I/O Backbox. See “Wiring the Z Series I/O Backbox” for details. 5. After the I/O Backbox is wired, re-install the front panel (carefully plug in cable connectors, fold closed, and fasten 6 screws) and apply the two magnetic end caps.
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3. Remove the Dress Ring from the I/O Backbox to allow access to the side mounted wall mount brackets. 4. Temporarily fit the Z Series into the wall cut-out and adjust the side brackets so the front of the I/O Backbox sits flush to the finished wall.
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Rack Mount The Rack Mount Kit is not supplied with the Z Series. The ZSERIES-RMK can be ordered at atlasied.com. 2. Remove the front Control Panel from the I/O Backbox. Be careful removing the cables from the Control Panel PCB.
Wiring the Z Series I/O Backbox Before wiring the I/O Backbox, decide on the installation application required for the Z Series. There are a variety of application guides available at atlasied.com. This guide covers the Input and Output connections. Refer to Figure 18 for a visual aid.
Z Series Owner’s Manual Z Series Front Panel, Menu Display and Navigation Controls Fig 20 A. USB File Transfer Port - The port is used for uploading or downloading a project file. It is also used for updating firmware. To update the firmware refer to the “Updating the Firmware”...
Navigation Menu Tree The Z Series menu tree allows access to settings for making adjustments to the Speech Privacy and Sound system. The menu tree is divided into two sections, User Control Settings and Advanced Settings. Note: The Advanced Settings can be password protected if needed.
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Z Series Owner’s Manual Mic + Phantom *Mic / Line: MIC Mic + Phantom Set Mic or Line > Phantom: ON Set Mic or Line > Mic Feedback Filter *Mic Feedback Filter: ON Mic Feedback Filter Set > Frequency: 200Hz Set >...
Z Series Owner’s Manual Understanding Unique Menu Tree Features Masking & Privacy Volume Adjust - Each Zone has its own Masking and Speech Privacy Enhancement adjustments. These are separate adjustments but are relative to each other. Masking Level Zone 1 - This adjusts the Level of Sound Masking only in Zone 1. Note: This adjustment is Pre or Before the Master Zone Level 1.
Default Ship Mode, Factory Presets, and SHS EQ The Z Series can store 10 different programs that are called Presets. The Z Series is shipped with the Factory Preset active. This preset is designed to be used in many general applications. For a detailed list of functions of the other presets visit atlasied.com. Note: Presets are subject to change, refer to atlasied.com for up to date information and detailed application guides.
5. Load it into the PC. Upload the file into Z2 or Z4 software. Modify as needed. 6. Save the file to the PC. Place the project file onto the root directory of an external USB drive and upload to the Z Series. Only one project file with the extention .Z2HDM or .Z4HDM can be in the USB root directory for the Z Series to load successfully.
Speech Privacy Enhancement, plus it allows for the installer to adjust the zone levels remotely during system setup. If using an App, the Z Series features an Enhanced Speech Privacy switch to allow for the sign to set on a desk. The Z-SIGN utilizes high quality rechargeable batteries to assure maximum usage between charges.
Z Series Owner’s Manual D. Z Series App for iOS - The Z Series App can be used to engage the Z2 or Z4 into the Enhanced Speech Privacy Mode. It can also be ® or Android ® used to remotely adjust music, paging and masking levels per zone. Each input can be tuned to meet each zone’s acoustical requirements.
® connect. Note: Each time a new Z Series unit is used, the audio device will have to be paired to the specific Z Series unit. Use the Model Number and Unit ID Number of the Z Series unit to determine which unit to pair with.
Z Series Owner’s Manual System Z2-B Z4-B Type 60-Watt 2-Zone High Definition Acoustical System 120-Watt 4-Zone High Definition Acoustical System Power Supply Type 24VDC (2.5A) External Power Supply 24VDC (5A) External Power Supply Independent Analog Noise Generators Independent Zones for Indirect Field Masking,...
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Masking Noise Pink and White Noise Analog Generators Presets 10 Total, Factory Presets Note: Subject to change. Custom Presets can be Created in Z Series Software and Uploaded via USB Port Hi and Low Pass Filters Paging (Mic / Line), Music (AUX / BT), Masking Zone 1,2,3,4, 12db Butterworth, Variable Frequency, Enable / Disable Button Music (AUX / BT) - 5 Filters (Q1.4, 1.0 BW) +/-12dB, SHS Filter...
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Z Series Owner’s Manual Cooling Convection Electrical Specifications (General) Masking Generator One Per Amplifier Channel Total Harmonic Distortion 1kHz and 1dB Below Typical, 0.2% Rated Power Frequency Response 50Hz - 15kHz (DSP Filters Set to Flat) Signal to Noise Ratio >90dB Below Rated Output (A-weighted)
Z Series Owner’s Manual Z2 and Z4 Dimensions Dimensional Drawings (Shown in surface mount configuration) Scale 1:2 5-3-18 PRELIMINARY Drawn by Kevin S. Surface Mount Configuration 2.32 2.32 10.71 8.17 207.50 Front Side Z2 and Z4 Dimensions (Shown with flush mount dress ring)
Z Series Owner’s Manual FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Musician Series stands and related accessories. Additionally, fuses and lamps carry no warranty. AtlasIED will solely at its discretion, replace at no charge or repair free of charge defective parts or products when the product has been applied and used in accordance with our published operation and installation instructions.
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