AtlasIED Z, Z2, Z4 Design Manual

Z Series

Project Design Guide

AtlasIED Z Series Z2 and Z4 models can store 10 different programs called Presets. These presets are designed to be used in many general
applications. For a detailed list of their functions and a list of other predeveloped presets visit www.atlasied.com/z-series-overview. Any of
these presets / projects can be modified or a new preset / project can be created by using the Z2 or Z4 Project Design software. Note: There is
different design software for the Z2 and Z4 models.

PC Requirements

• Windows 64 bit

• For Mac users, the software will work using Parallels software or a similar type macOS / PC software.

Downloading and Installing the Z2 & Z4 Project Design Software

1. Visit www.atlasied.com/SoftwareLibrary

2. Locate and download the Z2 or Z4 Project Design software. The file names are “Z2_SOFT V1.XX.exe” or “Z4_SOFT V1.XX.exe”.
Note: This is an (.exe) type file and could get blocked by computer virus software.

3. Download the software to the desktop or another easily accessable location.

4. If a previous version of the software is already installed on the PC, it needs to be uninstalled before loading the newer version.

5. Open the file and the software will begin the installation process.

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Opening the Software

After the software has been installed, click on the AtlasIED Z2 or Z4 icon to open it. The software is not password protected. The software will
open to the Mixer Levels Page. Note: It is important to maximize the software GUI interface to view all of the features.

Identifying your Software or Firmware Revision

It is always good practice to use the latest firmware and software to be assured the latest feature releases or to fix any bugs that are found in a DSP
product.

Updating the firmware on a Z2 or Z4 is not difficult, but the steps must be followed exactly or the update will not occur. This is done at the Z2 or Z4
using the USB interface. Read the Z2 / Z4 firmware update guide for the process. This guide and firmware can be found on the website in the Z Series
support files section.

The Z2 or Z4 Project Design software version is located in the upper left corner of the GUI, as shown below. If the Z2 or Z4 software has been
previously installed, check and make sure the latest version is being used or some of the features may not work.

Note: It is important to maximize the software GUI interface to view all of the features. Click on the Maximize button to expand the software GUI.

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Overview of the Z2 & Z4 Mixer Page (Home)

When opening the Z2 / Z4 Project Design software for the first time, the EQ settings are set to 0dB (flat) or not enabled, the levels are muted
and the specialized functions are turned off. This preloaded project file is called “Blank Project”. Adjustments can be made to this file and then it
can be saved with a new name. A file can also be preconfigured to the needed application and then uploaded and saved. For more information
go to the section “Creating Project Files”.

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1. GUI Maximize button – It is important to maximize the software GUI interface to view all of the features. Click on the Maximize button to expand
the software GUI.

2. Project File – This box indicates the Project file that is currently loaded into the Z2 or Z4 software. The factory default for the software is called
“Blank Project”. All the settings are turned off or set to “0”. Adjustments can be made to this file, saved and exported onto the computer.
The Z2 & Z4 have preconfigured files that are called Projects stored in the device. Out of the box the project that is active is called “Factory
Default File”. These preloaded projects are designed to work with most masking applications. Any of these files can be uploaded in the Z2 or Z4
software, reconfigured and saved as a new project. Refer to the “Creating Custom Presets” section for more information.

3. Setting Tab button – When selected, a drop-down menu will appear with the following: “Reset To Default”, ‘Open”, Save”, “About”. Refer to
“Setting Menu” for details.

4. Mixer Levels Page Tabs – The tabs along the top will change pages Mixer Levels, Mic / Line (Paging), BT / AUX (Music), Masking Settings Zone 1,
Masking Settings Zone 2, Masking Settings Zone 3 (Z4 Only), Masking Settings Zone 4 (Z4 Only)

5. Navigation Bar – There are two navigational bars for scrolling the GUI interface from Right / Left and Up / Down.

6. Mic / Line Page – This page allows for the input to be Mic or Line, Phantom On / Off, EQ settings, VOX Mute Sensitivity, Input Limiter.
Note: In the Z2 & Z4 panel display menu, it is referred to as the Paging Input.

7. Music Bluetooth (BT) / AUX Page – This page controls the Bluetooth / Auxiliary 3.5mm Stereo summed input, input sensitivity, Level, EQ, Limiter.
Note: In the Z2 & Z4 panel display menu, it is referred to as the Music Input

8. Masking Settings Zone 1,2,3,4 – This page controls Zone Masking levels, noise generators Pink or White selection, EQ, Privacy Enhancement level
and the 24 / 7 scheduler. Note: Zone 3 & 4 are only in the Z4 model.

9. Privacy Levels Zone 1,2,3,4 – This feature is designed to change the Masking Level between two rooms when activated. This feature is ideal to use
in a doctor’s office, conference room or any area that needs more secure speech environment to prevent conversations from being over heard.
Refer to the Privacy Levels Section for more details on the feature. Note: Zone 3 & 4 Privacy Levels are only in the Z4 model.

10. Master Levels Zone 1,2,3,4 - This fader adjust takes the Paging, Music and Masking Levels assigned to the associated Zone, sums them together
and adjusts the overall summed levels together. Note: Zone 3 & 4 are only in the Z4 model.

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All other Trademarks are property of their respective owners. No endorsement is implied. Due to continual product development, specifications are subject to change without notice. ATS005922 RevA 3/19

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[e-mail]

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