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1.2 Service Contact Info

If you require technical support, contact dbx Technical Support. Be prepared to accurately 
describe the problem. Know the serial number of your device - this is printed on a sticker 
attached to the chassis. If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty 
registration card and send it in, please do so now. You may also register online at www.
dbxpro.com.

Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to the manual. 
Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures. For further 
technical assistance or service, please contact our Technical Support Department at (801) 
568-7660 or visit www.dbxpro.com. If you need to return a product to the factory for service, 
you MUST first contact Technical Support to obtain a Return Authorization Number. 

No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number. 

Please refer to the Warranty information on the following page, which extends to the first 
end-user. After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, 
and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible 
for transportation charges to the factory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under 
warranty.

Use the original packing material if it is available. Mark the package with the name of the 
shipper and with these words in red: DELICATE INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the package 
properly. Ship prepaid, not collect. Do not ship parcel post.

Section 1

Introduction

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Summary of Contents for Zone Pro 640

Page 1: ...Installation Guide IGITAL ONE 0ROCESSORS M M M M ONE0RO ...

Page 2: ...NCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW Earth BLUE Neutral BROWN Live As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The core which is colour...

Page 3: ...in significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided use only shielded interconnecting cables U K MAINS PLUG WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in plac...

Page 4: ... 1260 1260m Front Panels 4 2 2 641 641m 1261 1261m Front Panels 6 2 3 640 641 640m 641m Rear Panel 7 Section 3 Wiring 9 3 1 ZonePro Wiring 9 Section 4 Appendix 13 4 1 ZonePro 640m 641m Block Diagram 13 4 2 ZonePro 1260m 1261m Block Diagram 14 Section 4 Technical Specifications 15 ZoneProTM Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...iverse range of commercial audio applications The Configuration Wizard guides you through the step by step configuration process ensuring that you go from requirements to solution in just a few mouse clicks Inputs Outputs Front Panel Control Mic Preamps S PDIF Ethernet Mix Functionality ANC 1260m 12 6 Q 6 Q Q Q Q 1260 12 6 Q 2 Q Q Q 1261m 12 6 6 Q Q Q Q 1261 12 6 2 Q Q Q 640m 6 4 Q 4 Q Q Q 640 6 4...

Page 6: ...pro com If you need to return a product to the factory for service you MUST first contact Technical Support to obtain a Return Authorization Number No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number Please refer to the Warranty information on the following page which extends to the first end user After expiration of the warranty a reasonable charge will be m...

Page 7: ...returned to dbx WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years A Return Authorization number must first be obtained from dbx The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product s use in any circuit or assembly 4 dbx reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements ...

Page 8: ...LECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT 1260m Front Panel SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT Front Panel LCD Information relating to parameters such as source selection page steering zone volumes and mutes Parameter Select Buttons 1 3 Allow selection of parameters Section 2 Getting Started 4 Section 2 Getting Started ZoneProTM ...

Page 9: ...r Six segment output meter representing 30dBu to 20dBu Output Select Button Allows selection of output for front panel control Threshold Indicator Indicates that the threshold level has been exceeded within the output Compressor Auto Gain Control or Limiter sections and therefore gain reduction may be taking place Section 2 Getting Started 5 ZoneProTM ...

Page 10: ...cessor 1261m Front Panel PC Connection This DB 9 connection is used to communicate to the PC via RS 232 protocol Power LED This LED when lighted indicates that the ZonePro 641 is currently powered Network Traffic 641m 1261 and 1261m only This LED when lighted indicates that network traffic is present Section 2 Getting Started 6 ZoneProTM ...

Page 11: ...SIGNAL G 1260 1261 Rear Panel ZC INPUT ZC INPUT OUTPUTS SOURCE MIC LINE MIC GAIN MIC GAIN MIC LINE MIC LINE PC 10 100 BaseT S PDIF INPUT LINK INPUT LINK OUTPUT R CLIP G SIGNAL CLIP R SIGNAL G R R R R R R R L L L L L L L S8 S7 S6 S4 S2 S5 S3 S1 CH 6 CH 5 CH 3 CH 2 CH 1 ML 2 ML 1 CH 4 1260m 1261m Rear Panel RS 232 Power Connector IEC power connector RS 232 Port PC Connector Serial port for configura...

Page 12: ...n of the first six audio channels to another ZonePRO device in applications where additional output zones are required RCA Inputs Mono summed pairs of unbalanced RCA audio inputs Mic Line Inputs Switchable mic line audio inputs Mic Gain Control Allows microphone gain control Mic Line Switch Allows configuration for microphone or line level signals Mic Line Connector The input section provides two ...

Page 13: ...ons selection for room combining or fire safety applications ZC Fire The ZC Fire is the interface to generic fire alarm relays When fire alarm activates the general purpose relay can typically be programmed to close if normally open or vices versa The ZC fire interface unit monitors the state of the relay n o or n c and upon the state of change notifies the SC 32 64 which then mutes its outputs ZC...

Page 14: ...CONNECT ONLY TO ZONE CONTROLLER I N P U T IEC60065 UL 6500 80 1342 A RJ45 CONNECT ONLY TO ZONE CONTROLLER I N P U T IEC60065 UL 6500 80 1342 A ID 1 ID 4 Diagram B Diagram C RS 232 RS 232 Section 3 Wiring 10 ZoneProTM ...

Page 15: ... Orange White Blue Green Blue White Brown Brown VREF Dip 1 GND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 White Green White Orange Cable Specification EIA TIA 568A Standard pin to pin 24 AWG wire Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 Dip 5 Dip 6 RS 232 RS 232 RS 232 Section 3 Wiring 11 ZoneProTM ...

Page 16: ...SC 32 64 Section 3 Wiring 12 ZoneProTM ...

Page 17: ...Appendix Block Diagrams 13 L R L R Link In Out Link In Out Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 ZC Jack 1 ZC Jack 2 1261 only Zone Pro 640m 641m Block Diagram Ethernet Link In Out Link In Out ZoneProTM Section 4 Appendix ...

Page 18: ...lock Diagrams 14 L R L R Link In Out Link In Out Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 ZC Jack 1 ZC Jack 2 1261 only L R L R S PDIF Zone Pro 1260m 1261m Block Diagram Ethernet Link In Out Link In Out Link In Out Link In Out ZoneProTM ...

Page 19: ...0 Ω balanced 60 Ω unbalanced Max Output Level 20dBu A D Performance Type dbx Type IV conversion system Dynamic Range line 113 dB A weighted 110 dB unweighted Type IV dynamic range 119 dB A weighted 22kHz BW 117 dB unweighted 22kHz BW Sample Rate 48 kHz D A Performance Dynamic Range 112 dB A weighted 109dB unweighted System Performance Dynamic Range 109 dB A weighted 106 dB unweighted THD N 0 003 t...

Page 20: ...namic Range 110 dB A weighted 107 dB unweighted THD N 0 003 typical at 4 dBu 1 kHz 0 dB gain Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Interchannel Crosstalk 80 dB typical Crosstalk input to output 80 dB Propagation Delay 0 6 msec Operating voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz Power Requirements 27 Watts Physical Weight 6 0 lbs 2 7 kg Shipping weight 8 0 lbs 3 6 kg Dimensions 1 75 H x 8 D x 19 W ZoneProTM dbx...

Page 21: ...vel 20 dBu A D Performance Type dbx Type IV conversion system Dynamic Range line 113 dB A weighted 110 dB unweighted Type IV dynamic range 119 dB A weighted 22 kHz BW 117 dB unweighted 22 kHz BW Sample Rate 48 kHz D A Performance Dynamic Range 112 dB A weighted 109 dB unweighted System Performance Dynamic Range 109 dB A weighted 106 dB unweighted THD N 0 003 typical at 4 dBu 1 kHz 0 dB gain Freque...

Page 22: ...F filtered Impedance 120 Ω balanced 60 Ω unbalanced Max Output Level 20 dBu A D Performance Type dbx Type IV conversion system Dynamic Range line 113 dB A weighted 110 dB unweighted Type IV dynamic range 119 dB A weighted 22 kHz BW 117 dB unweighted 22 kHz BW Sample Rate 48 kHz D A Performance Dynamic Range 112 dB A weighted 109dB unweighted System Performance Dynamic Range 110 dB A weighted 107 d...

Page 23: ...19 ZoneProTM ...

Page 24: ... 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 Int l Fax 801 568 7583 Questions or comments Contact us at www dbxpro com Printed in the USA 18 0676 A ...

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