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Rane Zonetech User Manual

Rane Zonetech User Manual

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  • Page 1 UserGuide English(3–25) Appendix English(26–27)
  • Page 3 UserGuide(English) Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Zonetech. At Rane, performance and reliability mean as much to us as they do to you. That’s why we design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your performance the best it canbe.
  • Page 4 Remotes Ports, and Pager Port on the rearpanel. Attach the Bluetooth antenna (included) to the Bluetooth antenna connector on the rear panel. For best results, place Zonetech and the Bluetooth antenna so that it is not obstructed by walls, furniture,etc.
  • Page 5 (powered on). You can then use the computer to control Zonetech remotely using a web-basedinterace. Bluetooth Light: This light will flash when Zonetech is in Pairing Mode. It will be lit solidly when Zonetech is paired with an active Bluetooth device. When paired, you can then send the device’s audio signal to Zonetechwirelessly.
  • Page 6 10. Computer Ethernet Port (Ethernet): Connect a computer to this port during setup. After Note: If you do not need the pager function, you can connect an optional Rane DR6 to this port instead. This will provide the same functions as a DR6 connected to the Master Remote port (see #8above).
  • Page 7 Operation Editing InputSettings You can use Zonetech’s display, Info knob, and Left/Right (/) buttons to edit the settings of eachinput. To select an input to edit, press the corresponding Input button (1–6) or the Bluetooth button. The display will indicate which input is selected: Input 1–6 or Stream.
  • Page 8 Input Type (???) Stream Source (???) (Inputs 5 and 6 only) This is the type of device connected to Input This is the source from which Zonetech will play streamed audio: None (off), 5 and Input 6: Dynamic (microphone), Condenser (Microphone), Unbalanced Bluetooth, AirPlay, UPnP/DLNA.
  • Page 9 EditingOutput(Zone)Settings You can use Zonetech’s display, Info knob, and Left/Right (/) buttons to edit the settings of each output(zone): To select a zone to edit, press the corresponding Zone button (1–6). The display will indicate which zone is selected: Zone 1–6.
  • Page 10 PEQ Level PEQ Frequency (PEQ Freq) This is the amount of “boost” (increase) or This is the center frequency of the mid- “cut” (decrease) of the mid-range parametric range parametric equalization band: 40 Hz equalization band: -15.0 to +8.0 dB. –...
  • Page 11 Note: If a device (e.g., a power amplifier) Tip: If you are using a subwoofer and main later in the signal path than Zonetech is loudspeaker with this zone, use the mono using a limiter, the limiter with a lower setting, and use the X-Over Freq, Low threshold will determine the maximum level.
  • Page 12 Paging You can use Zonetech’s display, Info knob, and Left/Right (/) buttons to edit the paging settings. To view Paging settings, press the Page button. To edit the Paging settings, use the Left/Right (/) buttons to show the previous or next setting (respectively).
  • Page 13 High Shelf Level (HS Level) High Shelf Frequency (HS Freq) This is the amount of “boost” (increase) or This is the frequency of the high-frequency “cut” (decrease) of the high-frequency shelving filter: 630 Hz – 16 kHz (default: shelving filter: -15.0 to +8.0 dB. 630 Hz).
  • Page 14  If your device requires a passcode or PIN, enter 0000.  If your Bluetooth device is not able to connect to Zonetech, press Zonetech’s Bluetooth button to disconnect previous Bluetooth connections, and try the above steps again.  If you experience trouble connecting or playing music, make sure your Bluetooth device’s operating system is up to date.
  • Page 15 In Windows Media Player, right-click the track you would like to play. Navigate to PlayTo and select Rane Zonetech. Note: If Zonetech does not appear in your list of devices, make sure your PC has been set to allow media streaming access forZonetech.
  • Page 16 Info You can use Zonetech’s display to view additional Zonetech system settings. Press the Info knob to cycle through the following information pages. These are the viewable Info settings. Meters Device/Port Status This view shows multicolor level meters for This view shows information about the all inputs and zones.
  • Page 17 Wired Wireless Network Settings. Network Settings. Zonetech Device Information This view shows information about Zonetech: the name of the location (Venue name), the current firmware version (Firmware Version), and serial number of the unit (Serial Number).
  • Page 18 Computer You can use a web-based interface on your computer to control Zonetech remotely. To set up Zonetech for use with its web interface, do one of the following:  Use standard Ethernet cables to connect Zonetech’s Computer Ethernet port to a router or similar access point, and then connect your computer to that router or access point (wired orwirelessly).
  • Page 19 General Level: This is the volume level at the input Stream Source (Stream Tab): This is the stage. source from which Zonetech will play streamed audio. InputType(Input5and6Tabs):Thisisthe type of device connected to Input 5 and Input6. Pairing and Status (Stream Tab): Click the Pairing checkbox to enter Pairing mode and connect your Bluetooth device.
  • Page 20 Input 1–6, Stream, and Page (continued) Low Shelf Parametric EQ (PEQ) Level: This is the amount of “boost” Level: This is the amount of “boost” (increase) or “cut” (decrease) of the low- (increase) or “cut” (decrease) of the mid- frequency shelving filter. range parametric equalization band.
  • Page 21 Zones (Outputs) General Level: This is the output volume level. Input Source: This is the audio source of the zone. Priority Source: This is the audio source that will play automatically when an incoming signal is detected. Priority Hold Time: This determines how long it will take (in seconds) for the output to switch back to the original audio source after the priority source signal falls below the threshold.
  • Page 22 Zones (continued) Stereo/X-Over (Zone 6 only) Limiter Output Mode This determines whether Zone 6’s Threshold: The limiter ensures the output signal is stereo (left and right) (Stereo) or output audio signal does not exceed this volume level. mono with two-way crossover (X-Over). X-Over Frequency: This determines the frequency at which the low frequencies and high frequencies are split between the subwoofer and main...
  • Page 23 DHCP, if supported by your network. Static IP and Subnet Mask: This is the manually assigned IP address and subnet mask of the connected wireless network. MAC Address: This displays the unique MAC address of your Zonetech device.
  • Page 24 DR6 and the Halogen system to for additionalinformation. To set up Zonetech for use with a DR6, use a shielded Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable to connect the DR6 to the Master Remote port on Zonetech. You can also connect a second DR6 to the Paging port if it is not in use.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Make sure you are using Zonetech as described in this userguide.  Make sure your other devices or media are workingproperly.  If you believe Zonetech is not working properly, check the following table for your problem andsolution. Problem: Solution: Pleasesee: Power does notturnon.
  • Page 26 Appendix(English) TechnicalSpecifications Audio Inputs Connectors (1) 6-pin 3.8 mm Euroblockinputs (balanced mic/line level, green) (4) RCA stereo output pairs MaximumInputLevel +20 dBu Audio Outputs Connectors (3) 6-pin 3.8 mm Euroblock outputs (Zones 1–4 & 6, balanced line level, orange) (1) 3-pin 3.8 mm Euroblock outputs (Zone 5, balanced line level, orange) 200 Ω, each leg toground Impedance...
  • Page 27 Trademarks &Licenses Rane is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Rane is under license.
  • Page 28 Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 29 Important Safety Instructions & Warranty Information English ( 3 – 7 ) Instrucciones importantes de seguridad e información de la garantía Español ( 8 – 11 ) Instructions importantes de sécurité et informations de garantie Français ( 12 – 15 ) Istruzioni importanti di sicurezza e le informazioni della garanzia Italiano ( 16 –...
  • Page 30 Akai Professional is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ® NEMA is the registered trademark and service mark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 31: Product Warranty

    Product Warranty (for products purchased in the U.S.A.) What is covered and for how long? All Products: inMusic Brands, Inc. (“inMusic”) warrants to the original purchaser that Akai Professional (“Akai Pro”) products and all other accessories are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase from an authorized Akai Pro dealer and continuing for the following period of time after that date for one (1) year.
  • Page 32 Product Warranty (for products purchased outside of the U.S.A.) 1. inMusic Brands, Inc. (“inMusic”) warrants to the original purchaser that Akai Professional (“Akai Pro”) products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase from an authorized Akai Pro dealer and continuing for the following period of time after that date for (1) Year.

  • Page 33: Return Information

    Return Information • A return merchant authorization number must be obtained from your local Akai Pro representative. For your representative go to akaipro.com. • A copy of the original sales receipt must also be included for the equipment to be repaired under warranty. •...

  • Page 34: Safety Notices

    12. Power Sources (if applicable): This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. 13. Internal/External Voltage Selectors (if applicable): Internal or external voltage selector switches, if any, should only be reset and re-equipped with a proper plug for alternative voltage by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 35 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. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 36: Garantía Del Producto

    Garantía del producto (para productos adquiridos fuera de EE.UU.) inMusic Brands, Inc. (“inMusic”) garantiza al comprador original que todos los productos de Akai Professional (“Akai Pro”) están libres de defectos de material y de mano de obra bajo su uso y servicio normal por el período que comienza en la fecha de compra en un vendedor autorizado por Akai Pro y que continúa durante el tiempo que sigue a esa fecha por un (1) año.

  • Page 37: Instrucciones Importantes De Seguridad

    Información sobre devoluciones • Debe obtenerse un número de autorización de devolución (RMA) del representante local de su fabricante. Para información sobre su representante, visite akaipro.com. • Debe incluirse una copia del recibo original para que pueda repararse el equipo en garantía. •...

  • Page 38: Señales De Advertencia

    10. Desenchufe este equipo durante las tormentas eléctricas o cuando no lo use por períodos prolongados. 11. Solicite todo servicio a personal de servicio calificado. Se requiere servicio cuando el equipo se dañó de cualquier manera, por ejemplo si se dañaron el cable o el enchufe de alimentación, si se derramó líquido o cayeron objetos dentro del equipo, si el mismo estuvo expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad, si no funciona normalmente o se dejó...
  • Page 39 garantías de que no ocurrirá una interferencia en una instalación específica. Si la unidad causa interferencia en alguna recepción de radio o de televisión, intente reducirla realizando uno o más de los siguientes métodos: (a) reposicione la otra unidad y/o su antena, (b) mueva esta unidad, (c) deje más espacio entre esta unidad y la(s) otra(s) unidad(es), (d) enchufe esta unidad a una toma de corriente alterna diferente para que esté...

  • Page 40: Garantie Du Produit

    Garantie du produit (pour les produits achetés à l’extérieur des États-Unis d’Amérique) inMusic Brands, Inc. (« inMusic ») garantit à l’acheteur initial que les produits Akai Professional (« Akai Pro ») sont exempts de tout défaut de matériel ou de main-d’œuvre sous des conditions normales d’utilisation pour une période d’un (1) an à...

  • Page 41: Instructions Importantes De Sécurité

    Politique de retour de marchandise • Vous devez d’abord obtenir un numéro d’autorisation de retour de marchandise (RMA) de votre représentant autorisé. Pour obtenir les coordonnées de votre représentant autorisé vous pouvez aller au site Internet akaipro.com. • Vous devez faire parvenir une copie de la facture originale du produit pour lequel vous demandez une réparation sous garantie. •...

  • Page 42: Instructions De Service

    11. Confier la réparation à du personnel technique qualifié. Faire réparer lorsque l’appareil est endommagé; lorsque le câble ou la fiche d’alimentation est endommagé, lorsqu’on a renversé du liquide ou si des objets sont tombés dans l’appareil, lorsque l’appareil a été exposé à de la pluie ou à de l’humidité, si l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou lorsqu’il est tombé. 12.
  • Page 43 Déclaration de la FCC sur l’exposition aux rayonnements : Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition au rayonnement de fréquence radio de la FCC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil doit être installé et utilisé en respectant une distance minimale de 20 cm entre l’élément rayonnant et le corps humain. Pour les modèles Canadiens : •...

  • Page 44: Garanzia Del Prodotto

    Garanzia del prodotto (per prodotti acquistati al di fuori degli Stati Uniti) 1. inMusic Brands, Inc. (“inMusic”) garantisce all’acquirente originale che i prodotti Akai Professional (“Akai Pro”) sono esenti da difetti di materiale e di fabbricazione in normali condizioni d’uso e manutenzione, e per il periodo di garanzia avente inizio a decorrere dalla data di acquisto presso un rivenditore autorizzato Akai Pro per il termine di un (1) anno.

  • Page 45: Istruzioni Importanti Di Sicurezza

    Informazioni per la restituzione • Ottenere dal rappresentante locale del fabbricante un numero di autorizzazione per la restituzione (RMA). Per reperire il vostro rappresentante locale recarsi sul sito akaipro.com. • Allegare una copia della ricevuta d’acquisto originale all’apparecchiatura in garanzia da riparare. •...

  • Page 46: Precauzioni Per La Sicurezza

    10. Scollegare il dispositivo dalla corrente elettrica durante temporali con fulmini o se inutilizzato per lunghi periodi. 11. Affidare la manutenzione unicamente ad apposito personale qualificato. La manutenzione è necessaria nel caso in cui il dispositivo sia stato danneggiato in qualsiasi modo, ad esempio per danni al cavo di alimentazione o alla spina, nel caso in cui acqua o altri liquidi siano stati versati nell’apparecchio o in caso di caduta di oggetti al suo interno, nel caso in cui il dispositivo sia stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funzioni normalmente o sia stato fatto cadere.
  • Page 47 procedure specificate in questo manuale di istruzioni. Questa unità è conforme ai limiti relativi ai dispositivi digitali di Classe B in conformità con le specifiche indicate nel Capitolo J o Parte 15 delle Regolamentazioni FCC, designati al fine di fornire una ragionevole protezione contro le interferenze dannose nelle installazioni domestiche.
  • Page 48 Produktgarantie (für Produkte, die außerhalb der USA erworben werden) inMusic Brands, Inc. („inMusic“) garantiert dem Erstkäufer, dass Akai Professional („Akai Pro“) Produkte vom Material und der Herstellung her und bei normalem Gebrauch und Wartung beginnend mit dem Datum des Kaufs von einem autorisierten Akai Pro-Händler für eine dem Kaufdatum folgende Zeit von einem (1) Jahr einwandfrei sind.

  • Page 49: Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen

    Informationen zur Rücksendung • Sie müssen bei Ihrer örtlichen Niederlassung des Herstellers eine Rücksendezulassungsnummer (RMA) einholen. Eine Liste von örtlichen Niederlassungen finden Sie auf der Webseite akaipro.com. • Für das Gerät, welches unter Garantie zu reparieren ist, muß eine Kopie des Originalverkaufsscheins beigelegt werden. •...
  • Page 50 10. Trennen Sie die Stromverbindung des Gerätes während Gewittern oder wenn Sie das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht verwenden wollen. 11. Wenden Sie sich zu Servicezwecken an qualifiziertes Servicepersonal. Service ist dann notwendig, wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Art und Weise beschädigt wurde. Dazu gehört zum Beispiel eine Beschädigung des Netzteils oder des Netzkabels, in das Innere des Gerätes eingedrungene Flüssigkeiten oder Gegenstände, Fehlfunktionen, nachdem das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt war oder wenn das Gerät nicht richtig funktioniert.
  • Page 51 HINWEIS IM ZUSAMMENHANG MIT FCC-VORSCHRIFTEN: Dieses Gerät produziert und verwendet Radiofrequenzwellen und kann den Empfang von Radio und Fernsehen beeinträchtigen, falls es nicht genau den in dieser Betriebsanleitung geschilderten Verfahren zufolge betrieben wird. Dieses Gerät geht mit den Regeln der Klasse B für Computer-Geräte konform, in Übereinstimmung mit den Spezifikationen in Unterabschnitt J oder Teil 15 der FCC-Vorschriften, welche zum angemessenen Schutz vor solchen Beeinträchtigungen in einer Wohngegend entworfen wurden.
  • Page 52 inMusic Brands, Inc. World Headquarters 200 Scenic View Drive Cumberland, RI 02864 Tel: 401-658-4032 Fax: 401-658-3640 inMusic Europe, Ltd. U.K. Office Unit 3, Nexus Park Lysons Avenue Ash Vale HAMPSHIRE GU12 5QE UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 01252 896 040 Fax: 01252 896 021 inMusic GmbH Germany Office Harkortstr.

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