Section 3 - Software Operation; Overview; Connecting To The Device; Configuration Wizard - dbx Zone Pro 1260 User Manual

Section 3

3.1 - Overview

The Software operation section of the manual will provide in-depth step by step instructions
for setting up a ZonePro 1260 or 1261 and any Zone Controllers that may be used with it.
The following subsections will provide you with detailed information regarding the various
set up functions. Typical procedure of a ZonePro 1260 is as follows:
Step 1, Connect to the Device - Use either RS-232 or Ethernet to connect to the ZonePro unit.
Step 2, Configuration Wizard - Once you have connected to the device you can begin to con-
figure the signal routing, DSP functions, and wall panel controllers using the Configuration
Wizard.
Step 3, Parameter Editing - Double clicking on the various modules allows editing of parame-
ters to adjust settings for individual installations or scenes.
Step 4, Scene Storing - Whether using a single scene or many, storing the scene is important to
make sure that all parameter changes are saved. If just one scene is desired you can save it
as the Default scene.
Step 5, Scene Wizard - If multiple scenes are desired with routing or zone controller assign-
ment changes, use the Scene Wizard to make those changes. Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
Step 6, Schedule Wizard - If multiple scenes are to be loaded using the Schedule function, set
up the Schedule using the Schedule Wizard for each scene change. Make sure the clock is
correct by clicking on Edit then Time from the Menu Bar.
Step 7, File Save - It is recommended that you save off a copy of your ZonePRO device file
using the File Save on the Menu bar. This file is a back-up and might come in handy for
future installations.

3.2 - Connecting to the Device

If you are connecting to a device with an RS-232 connection the connection should be estab-
lished fairly quickly. If you have difficulty connecting to the ZonePRO unit you can use the
Network Wizard to select the proper COM port.
If you are using your Ethernet port on your computer this may take up to two minutes as
Windows tries to first establish an Ethernet connection. If after two minutes your computer
cannot connect to the ZonePro device you may want to select NETWORK/GO OFFLINE wait
ten seconds then select NETWORK/GO ONLINE from the Venue view.
If you are setting up a larger network with multiple devices, please see Appendix for more
information.

3.3 - Configuration Wizard

The Wizard function is used to configure the ZonePRO signal routing, processing modules,
Zone Controllers and Front Panel. It provides a menu based decision tree to speed setup. This
sub-section will walk you through each page of the Wizard function.
From the Program Screen view of the setup, select the Wizard pull down from the
menu bar and then select the option labeled Configuration Wizard. Once selected, a win-
dow will appear as follows:
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