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JBL Soundzone Z32S Owner's Manual

JBL Soundzone Z32S Owner's Manual

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Soundzone Controllers
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Z21S/Z32S Soundzone Controllers Owner’s Manual Rev. A...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION C A U T I O N PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T O P E N A T T E N T I O N : HEED ALL WARNINGS...

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    QUICK START Quick Start 1. Connect the included JBL power supply to the rear panel of the Soundzone Controller and check that it powers up. 2. Connect a Left/Right RCA audio source to Source Input 1. Do not put any audio through the unit at this time.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents INTRODUCTION 1.1 Sound Zone Controller 1.2 Other features INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking 2.2 Mechanical Requirements 2.3 Mains Power REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SOUNDZONE CONTROLLER 5.1 Source 5.2 Zones 5.3 Volume 5.4 Autowarmth™ 5.5 LevelGuard™ SETUP 6.1 Determining Source Priorities 6.2 Connecting Sources 6.3 Adjusting Source Gain...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The JBL Z21S/Z32S Soundzone Controllers are specifically Controller designed for flexible routing and control of multiple audio sources. To facilitate this, JBL has equipped the Z21S/Z32S with a wide array of input and output capabilities. The Z32S has inputs for three stereo line (-10dB RCA) sources and a microphone input.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Adequate ventilation must be provided by allowing sufficient space Requirements around the sides, top, and rear of the Z21S/Z32S to ensure free circulation of air. Forced cooling is not required. The Z21S/Z32S requires a vertical rack space of 1U. Failure to do so may dam-...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    3.0 Rear Panel Model Z32S shown Power Supply Input Connect your included JBL power supply here. The power supply can be left loose or double-sided tape is provided for holding the power supply in place. Alternatively, the installer can affix the power supply with a bracket of their own making.
  • Page 8 HATEVER SOURCE IS SELECTED BY IS WHAT COMES OUT OF THE Boxes in black are the con- UXILIARY UTPUT HIS CAN BE CHANGED TO ALWAYS BE OURCE BY MOVING AN INTERNAL trols also found on the JBL JUMPER Z21S Sound Zone Controller.
  • Page 9 LEVEL SIGNAL A MICROPHONE PRE AMP IS NEEDED TO BOOST A MIC LEVEL SIGNAL BEFORE IT CAN BE RUN INTO THE IRECT NPUT 2: W Z21S HILE MODEL DOES NOT HAVE A IRECT NPUT JACK IT CAN ACCEPT A IRECT...

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    This switch reduces the stereo image to mono. This is helpful for adjusting for mono input sources, or for stereo input sources into a mono system. Circles in black are the controls also found on the JBL Z21S Soundzone Controller.
  • Page 11 You can set the depth for full, minimal, or no ducking of the music, as required. Power Switch Circles in black are the Turns the Soundzone Controller on/off. controls also found on the JBL Z21S Sound Zone Controller.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Soundzone Controller

    5.2 Zones What is a Zone? This is the area where you wish the signal to end up. The Z21S/Z32S outputs a stereo or mono signal to your chosen Zone. Built-in subwoofer crossovers allow you to include a subwoofer in that Zone. This allows you to attain the wide band- width sound your patrons are used to hearing.

  • Page 13: Setup

    SETUP 6.0 Setup 6.1 Determining Source Determining the hierarchy of your sources is easier than it sounds. Priorities Generally it follows this order: 1. Emergency/Alarm (Direct Input with Music Mute engaged) 2. Pages (Paging Mic) 3. Pre-recorded announcements (or another source into Source 3 with Priority engaged).

  • Page 14: Using Subwoofer Crossover

    SETUP 6.0 Setup 6.5 Using Subwoofer The subwoofer outputs are low passed at 100 Hz with a slope of Crossover 24 dB per octave. Traditional crossover: When the High Pass Filter switch is engaged, then the main speakers are high passed at 100 Hz with a slope of 24 dB per octave, forming a full traditional subwoofer crossover.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Autowarmth™ Method 2

    SETUP 6.0 Setup 6.7 Setting Up AutoWarmth™ An alternate method is to turn the AutoWarmth™ trimmer full Method2 counter-clockwise. Turn the Source volume (on front panel) to the highest volume at which that zone will be operated. Adjust the AutoWarmth™ trimmer clockwise until the red LED just starts to light on musical peaks.

  • Page 16: Appendix A

    APPENDIX A.1 Setup Diagram...

  • Page 17: Optional Items

    APPENDIX A.2 Optional Items Optional Remote Wall Plates are available from JBL to increase the flexibility of your Sound Zone Controller. ZR-3SV ZR-2SV ZR-V 3 SOURCES 2 SOURCES & VOLUME FOR USE WITH EITHER & VOLUME FOR USE WITH Z21S, OR Z32S OR Z21S, FOR USE WITH Z32S.

  • Page 18: Schematic

    APPENDIX A.3 Schematic Model Z32S Shown...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    APPENDIX A.4 Specifications MISCELLANEOUS LINE INPUT Direct Input: -2 dBu (0.62 V) nominal sensitivity Type: Unbalanced, RCA connector x 2, 10 k ohms nominal input impedance per source Priority Hold: Adjustable from approx 1 second Nominal Sensitivity: -10 dBV to approx 20 seconds. Input Impedance: 20 k ohms Iso Aux Out:...
  • Page 20 JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd, P.O. Box 2200 Northridge, CA. 91329 U.S.A SZ Cont ManA...

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