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Optimal Audio Zone 8 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Zone 8 & 8P 8 zone audio controller with DSP and WebApp Controllers >...
  • Page 2 Connecting Connecting Connectiong Connecting Line Inputs Cables / Circuits Balanced Audio Unblanced Audio Laptops Loudspeaker Speaker Line Outputs ZonePad Paging Stations Alarm Override Outputs Connections Specifications Safety USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 2/22...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your choice of Optimal Audio for your latest sound system installation. The Optimal Audio range of With Zone 8 and 8P it is possible compatible audio zoners, amplifiers to combine audio sources such as and loudspeakers are designed to streaming services, radio, computer work together simply and effectively.

  • Page 4: Updating Firmware

    Extract the SD Card from the rear of the Zone unit by gently pushing it in. If and will show a continuous blue light. your laptop or desktop has a slot for an SD Card, insert the Optimal Audio The unit is unpacking a branded SD Card until it latches.
  • Page 5 ZonePad 4 wall controllers. CD players, laptops or anything that has a stereo analogue audio output. Zone 8 has eight mono line outputs – these can be configured as four stereos. Two standard HDMI connectors provide simple stereo audio input connectivity The Zone 8P also has eight integral channels of amplification.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    The music level control will then allow you to adjust the level of your chosen And finally, there is a volume control for the paging stations. source, in your chosen zone. USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 6/22...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    WebApp. For more information about the outputs on Zone8P go to page 16. The ethernet socket allows you to connect Zone 8 and 8P to a router to give you wired or wireless control via the Optimal Audio WebApp.

  • Page 8: Microphone Inputs

    The 48V Phantom Power button will allow you to use high-quality condenser mics with Zone 8 and 8P. If you are using a condenser mic, engage Phantom Power for your mic to function. The next three controls are for setting a basic equalization for your mic input.

  • Page 9: Line Inputs

    Euroblock connectors. In all cases you should decide which you are These are where the outputs of your music sources will be plugged in to Zone 8. going to use before hooking up, and never use two different types of connection at the same time on the same input.
  • Page 10 On arrival at the input the two signals are summed and the inverted signal has its polarity reversed – this cancels noise. The shield acts as just that, to help minimise any induced noise. Shield USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 10/22...
  • Page 11 3 pin XLR, a mixer or a DJ console for example, you will need a female XLR for the equipment end wired to the appropriate Euroblock connector for the input on Zone. The little green Euroblock connectors are supplied with your Optimal Audio Zone and SmartAmp products. It’s really important to follow the pin connections correctly. The cable you use will have clearly defined cores, and they must connect the three pins on each connector together as shown in the table.
  • Page 12 For local line inputs on Zone products: RCA phono connectors Use these for equipment situated close to your Zone – streamers, CD players, phones, laptops etc. Centre Pin USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 12/22...
  • Page 13 RCA cables. Be careful not to short out any of the terminals in either connector. Left Right Connect these pins RCA Left Centre pin Sleeve RCA Right Centre pin Sleeve Jack Ring Sleeve USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 13/22...
  • Page 14 – there are three types of HDMI connector – Standard, Mini and Micro – they are all compatible with each other Line inputs 5 and 6 on all Zone products require standard HDMI connectors USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 14/22...

  • Page 15: Line Outputs

    Controllers Line Outputs Zone 8 and 8P both have 8 balanced mono line outputs for connections to external amplifiers. These can also be configured as a maximum of four stereo pairs. Use the Euroblock connectors supplied with the unit. Wiring conventions are clearly marked on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 16: Bridge Mode

    All Zone products have the negative pin first and then positive. All Optimal Audio loudspeakers have clear labels that show which terminal is which. Bridge Mode The speaker outputs will deliver up to 100W into an 8Ω load. Adjacent pairs can be configured to run in bridged mode within WebApp, delivering up to 200W into 8Ω...

  • Page 17: Speaker Connections

    Zone 4P and 8P have Negative loudspeaker connectors Use the supplied Euroblock connector with the 5mm pitch between terminals Be sure to wire up + and - Positive correctly USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 17/22...
  • Page 18 In both cases ZonePad 1 and ZonePad 4 have a central button to select a source that is locally connected to the panel. The button is labelled ‘Local source’. Zone selectors ZonePad 1 ZonePad 4 Source Source selectors selectors USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 18/22...
  • Page 19 8 zone audio controller with DSP and WebApp Controllers Paging stations These connections are for a future product and can be used to connect a ZonePad 4. Paging station connections USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 19/22...

  • Page 20: Alarm Override

    When alarm override is enabled the power light will change to orange and a status bar will appear in WebApp. Alarm override USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 20/22...

  • Page 21: Important Safety Instructions

    17. Do not remove any covers, loosen any fixings or allow items to enter any aperture. USER GUIDE < > Contents © 2023. Optimal Audio Group Ltd. (v1.3) 21/22...
  • Page 22 Relax, It’s Optimal Audio. optimal-audio.co.uk Optimal Audio Group Ltd. Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3SL...

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