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Z4

II 

& Z8

II

 Installation and User Manual v1.0

5

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Cloud Zone Mixer. We are 

confident that you will be pleased with its performance, 

features, flexibility and reliability.

The Cloud Z4

II

 and Z8

II

 are versatile analogue multizone 

audio mixers. They are intended to form part of permanent 

sound systems in pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, offices, 

factories and other areas, where multiple audio sources 
(background music, TV sound, etc.) are in use and need to 
be easily combined with announcements and/or paging in 
one or more zones. They have been designed to interface 
directly with industry-standard paging mic interfaces, and are 
compatible with Cloud PM Series paging microphones.

Scope of this manual

This manual provides a comprehensive guide to the features 
and functionality of the Cloud Z4

II

 and Z8

II

 Zone Mixers. 

The two models are identical in facilities and features, and 

differ only in the number of zones they support:

Model Z4

II

 – four output zones

Model Z8

II

 – eight output zones

Please read through the manual to become fully acquainted 

with the numerous configuration and control functions the 

units offer.
The manual is arranged as follows:

Overview – introduction to the Zone Mixers and their 

 

options.
Installation – wiring the Zone Mixers in a practical 

 

situation.
Setting Up & Operation – setting the system up and 

 

user instructions.
Options and Additional Information – additional 

 

information about system options.
Appendix – additional technical information. Includes 

 

technical specifications.

The Z4

II

/Z8

II

 manual includes full details of the optional 

LM-1 and DM-1 remote input panels. Basic information 

on interfacing Cloud PM Series paging microphones and 
connecting the RL-1 and RSL-6 remote control plates is also 

provided. This information is also supplied with each optional 

item.

Thank you again for placing your confidence in Cloud 

products.

What’s in the box

Unpack the Z8

II

 or Z4

II

 and its accessories with care. It is 

always a good idea to store all packaging (if practical), in case 

you ever need to return the unit to your Cloud dealer for 

any reason.
As well as this manual, the shipping carton should contain 
the items listed below. Please contact your Cloud dealer 
immediately if any of them are missing or damaged.

Cloud Z8

 

II

 or Z4

II

 Zone Mixer

IEC mains lead (AC cord) with moulded plug 

 

appropriate to the territory
Set of mating connectors for all rear panel screw-

 

terminal connectors

Main Features

6 stereo line inputs

 

8 (Z8

 

II

) or 4 (Z4

II

) balanced mono line outputs

2 microphone inputs (balanced), phantom power 

 

selectable
Separate paging mic input with contact closure zone 

 

selection
Per-zone facility port for optional remote line and/or 

 

mic input plates
Mic routing to all zones with programmable override 

 

logic
Per-zone front panel control of music level, music source 

 

and mic level
Supports per-zone remote control of music level and 

 

source
HF & LF EQ adjustment for each mic input and for 

 

music in each zone music output
Preset gain trim control for each mic and music input

 

Line input 6 may have priority over other music inputs

 

Accepts Bose® EQ cards

 

External Music Mute input for interfacing with 

 

emergency systems
3U 19” rack-mounting unit

 

Overview

Содержание Z4II

Страница 1: ...Z4II Z8II ZONE MIXERS Installation and User Guide...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...12 16 paging mic 13 Connecting a PM1 paging mic 14 Music Control 14 Connecting an RL 1 remote control plate 14 Connecting an RSL 6 remote control plate 15 Music Mute 15 Setting Up Operation 16 Music I...

Страница 4: ...ead power lines etc the performance of the unit may be degraded The product conforms to the following European electrical safety standard BS EN 60065 2002 The Z4II and Z8II were developed and manufact...

Страница 5: ...echnical specifications The Z4II Z8II manual includes full details of the optional LM 1 and DM 1 remote input panels Basic information on interfacing Cloud PM Series paging microphones and connecting...

Страница 6: ...ed separately if required They may also be retrofitted to a system at a later time DM 1 Dual Microphone Input Module fig 1 DM 1 The DM 1 is an active input plate which allows one or two microphones to...

Страница 7: ...16 paging mic for more information fig 7 Z8II Block Diagram Block Diagram The simplified block diagram below illustrates the basic signal architecture of the Z8II Only the routing and logic for one z...

Страница 8: ...CE 6 way rotary switch selecting which Line Input 1 to 6 will be the music source for each zone See page 16 Local remote control 2 MUSIC LEVEL adjusts the music level in each zone See page 16 Music Ga...

Страница 9: ...y muting relay e g fire control panel See page 15 Music Mute 16 MAINS Fused IEC receptacle for AC mains includes storage for spare fuse See page 10 Power Supply Only 4 zone outputs on Model Z4II Items...

Страница 10: ...slide below the connector open using a small screwdriver The holder has an extra cavity for storing a spare fuse note that the active fuse is that in the inner cavity System Connections Music Sources...

Страница 11: ...ces down to 600 Nominal output level is 0 dBu 775 mV The output is designed to drive professional industrial power amplifiers with balanced inputs typically on XLRs In this case wire as the diagram in...

Страница 12: ...s are urged to check the data in the Appendix regarding PSU capacity on page 25 PSU capability and optional device current consumption The pinout of the Facility Port connector is given in the table b...

Страница 13: ...o cable may be used for the audio signal and stranded multicore cable with an overall screen for the control cable The number of cores required in the latter will be determined by the model of PM micr...

Страница 14: ...CCESS CONNECTOR CONNECT TO ZONE S IN USE Z8II PM1 fig 19 PM1 Z8II wiring connections Music Control Like many other Cloud products the Z8II and Z4II allow remote control of music level and source selec...

Страница 15: ...n emergency to ensure that any emergency messages are clearly audible The Music Mute input is on a 2 pin 5 mm pitch screw terminal connector It should be connected to the appropriate alarm output on w...

Страница 16: ...es in volume when switching between sources the Z8II Z4II s music inputs are provided with preset gain trim controls 2 on page 9 Rear Panel Description These vary the input sensitivity from 12 dBu 195...

Страница 17: ...over a period of 3 6 or 12 seconds The Mic 1 Mic 2 priority over music can be disabled on a per zone basis by setting J6 on the relevant zone sub board to the OFF position The release time may also be...

Страница 18: ...PORTANT Please refer to page 25 PSU capability and optional device current consumption for information regarding current draw and power supply capability Connecting multiple DM 1s It may be desirable...

Страница 19: ...rnal DC It may be necessary in some installations to adjust the music level and select music source in one or more zones from an external control system e g Crestron AMX etc If the Music Control ports...

Страница 20: ...3 is left floating this pull up will cause OFF to be selected The output impedance of the control voltage source should be low enough to overcome the effect of this resistor Fitting Bose Series II EQ...

Страница 21: ...Z4II Z8II Installation and User Manual v1 0 21...

Страница 22: ...ble to three or more zones areas Only three are shown for clarity Points to note Area 1 and Area 3 have remote control plates installed an RSL 6 music level and source in Area 1 and an RL 1 music leve...

Страница 23: ...e 6 hasVOX triggered priority over other sources OFF J3 Music ducking release time 3S 3 seconds release time 6S 6 seconds release time ABSENT 12 seconds release time 3S J4 Mic priority over facility i...

Страница 24: ...ssis ZONE SUB CARDS ZONE 8 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 ZONE 7 Z8 II ONLY KEY Jumper with two possible positions black square indicates factory default setting J1 J2 J3 J4 fig 27 Jumper l...

Страница 25: ...g signal source can often be identified by setting the volume control to minimum then disconnecting the input leads both left right channels on each line input until the hum disappears This problem is...

Страница 26: ...Headroom 20 dB Noise 120 dB EIN 22 Hz 22 kHz 150 Equalisation HF 10 dB 5 kHz LF 10 dB 100 Hz Facility Input Input Impedance 10 k balanced pin 3 pin 4 Sensitivity 0 dBu 775mV Noise Gate Ground pin 5 t...

Страница 27: ...and User Manual v1 0 27 27 Notes Bose is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation In the interest of continuing improvements Cloud Electronics Limited reserves the right to alter specifications...

Страница 28: ...Cloud Electronics Limited 140 Staniforth Road Sheffield S9 3HF England Tel 44 0 114 244 7051 Fax 44 0 114 242 5462 email info cloud co uk web www cloud co uk...

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