DBX ZonePro 1260, ZonePro 1260m Installation Guide

Installation Guide

Digital Zone Processors

640, 640m
641, 641m
1260, 1260m
1261, 1261m

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION

READ THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HEED ALL WARNINGS

The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of
potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint
in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present
within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that
it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will
void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled
on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service.
Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE 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 coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.

•

The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured

black.

•

The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured

red.

This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depend­ing on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed,
refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/
yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no object filled with liquid, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.

DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER
APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

CONDUTOR

L LIVE BROWN BLACK

N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE

E EARTH GND

WIRE COLOR

Normal Alt

GREEN/

YEL

GREEN

WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to
which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe
injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.

If you want to dispose this product, do n ot mix it with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar
new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Refer all servicing to to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connec­tion from the mains.

MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or installation where plug is
not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be
incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.

If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be used for this supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: dbx Professional Products
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:

Product name: dbx 640, dbx 641
dbx 640m, dbx 641m

Note: Product name may be suffixed by the EU.

Product option: None

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1

EMC: EN 55022:2006
EN 55024:1998
FCC Part 15

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December
2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and
thus is exempt from this Directive.

Roger Johnsen
Director, Engineering
Signal Processing
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: March 9, 2011

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: dbx Professional Products
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:

Product name: dbx 1260, dbx 1261
dbx 1260m, dbx 1261m

Note: Product name may be suffixed by the EU.

Product option: None

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1

EMC: EN 55022:2006
EN 55024:1998
FCC Part 15

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December
2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and
thus is exempt from this Directive.

Roger Johnsen
Director, Engineering
Signal Processing
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: March 9, 2011

European Contact: Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or

Harman Signal Processing
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah
84070 USA
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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 place.
Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local
retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be
ASTA approved to BS1362.

European Contact: Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or

Harman Signal Processing
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah
84070 USA
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and
the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of
Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

• this device may not cause harmful interference, and

• this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.

Operation of this unit within significant
electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

• use only shielded interconnecting cables.

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Table of Contents

TOC

Section 1 - Introduction ....................................... 1

1.1 ZonePRO Overview .........................................1

1.2 Features .......................................................1

1.3 Included Items ..............................................2

1.4 ZonePRO Support Resources ............................2

1.5 Service Contact Info .......................................2

1.6 Warranty .......................................................3

Section 2 - ZonePRO Designer GUI .......................... 4

2.1 ZonePRO Designer Overview .............................4

2.2 GUI System Requirements ...............................4

2.3 GUI Installation ............................................5

2.4 Quick Start – Connecting via RS-232 ................5

Section 3 - Getting Started .................................... 8

3.1 Front Panel – 640/640m, 1260/1260m .............8

3.2 Front Panel – 641/641m, 1261/1261m .............9

3.3 Rear Panel ....................................................10

Section 4 - Zone Controllers .................................. 12

4.1 ZC Descriptions ..............................................12

4.2 ZC Wiring ......................................................15

4.3 ZC-4 Wiring ...................................................18

4.4 ZC DIP Switches & Programming ......................19

Section 5 - Link I/O .............................................. 22

5.1 Link I/O Overview ..........................................22

5.2 Jumpers .......................................................22

5.3 Link I/O Wiring .............................................24

Section 6 - Networking ......................................... 25

6.1 Default ZonePRO Network Settings ...................25

6.2 Networking Overview ......................................25

6.3 Overview of TCP/IP Basics ..............................26

6.4 Connecting via direct-connect Ethernet ............27

6.5 Setup of a simple isolated Ethernet network ......28

6.6 Adding the ZonePRO to an existing Local Area

Network .............................................................30

6.7 Proxy ...........................................................31

6.8 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................32

6.9 Network Considerations and Limitations ............32

6.10 Network Troubleshooting ...............................33

Section 7 - Application Guide ................................ 34

7.1 Restaurant Application ...................................34

7.2 Health Club Application ..................................36

7.3 Nightclub Application .....................................38

Section 8 - Appendix ............................................ 40

8.1 ZonePRO 640/641 Block Diagram .....................40

8.2 ZonePRO 640m/641m Block Diagram ................41

8.3 ZonePRO 1260/1261 Block Diagram ..................42

8.4 ZonePRO 1260m/1261m Block Diagram .............43

8.5 Firmware Updates ..........................................44

8.6 Factory Reset Procedures ................................44

8.7 Technical Specifications ..................................46

8.8 Wiring Diagrams ............................................51

8.9 Copyrights ....................................................52

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Introduction

Section 1 - Introduction

1.1 ZonePRO Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx® ZonePRO. The ZonePRO products are based
on the same unparalleled design philosophy that made the DriveRack family famous. This
philosophy, “To provide everything you need between the sources and the amplifiers”, creates
a full-featured processor capable of almost any BGM or commercial audio application.

The proceeding chart outlines the major differences between the dbx ZonePRO models.

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Balanced

Total Inputs Total Outputs

1260m 12 6 6 4 Pair

1260 12 6 2 8 Pair

1261m 12 6 6 4 Pair

1261 12 6 2 8 Pair

640m 6 4 4 2 Pair

640 6 4 2 4 Pair

641m 6 4 4 2 Pair

641 6 4 2 4 Pair

Mic/Line

Inputs

1.2 Features

• AdvancedFeedbackSuppression(AFS™)

• AutoWarmth®

• AutoGainControl(AGC)

• AmbientNoiseCompensation(640m,641m,1260m,&1261m

modelsonly)

• Bandpass/CrossoverFilters

• Compression

• Delay

• De-Essing

• Limiting

• NoiseGating

• NotchFiltering

• ParametricEQ

Unbalanced

RCA Line

Inputs

2 Channel

S/PDIF Input

Q Q Q Q Q

Q Q Q Q

Q Q Q Q

Q Q Q

• 2LevelPriorityDucker

• Configuration,Scene,&ScheduleWizards

• CompatiblewithdbxZCWallPanelControllers

• IndependentRoutingofSourcestoZones

• IndependentMixingofSourcestoZones(640&641donot

• IndependentZoneVolume&SourceSelectionControl

• RS-232&EthernetControl(640&641modelsdonotsupport

• SecurityLockout

• SwitchableMic/LineInputs

• IEC,UI,andCSACertified

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Control

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1.3 Included Items

• ZonePRO Processor

• Power Cable

• RS-232 Null Modem Cable

• Ethernet Crossover Cable (excluded from 640 & 641 models)

• Software CD-ROM

• Installation Guide

1.4 ZonePRO Support Resources

ZonePRO Designer Help - After installing the ZonePRO Designer GUI, see the included help for
detailed information regarding ZonePRO programming and configuration.

Training Videos - Training videos can be found under the “Training” section of our website
located at www.dbxpro.com.

FAQs/Solutions - Answers to frequently asked questions and solutions to common problems
can be found under the “Support” section at www.dbxpro.com.

dbx User Forum - The dbx User Forum can be found at www.dbxpro.com. Here you can search
the forum for specific topics or ask other ZonePRO users questions regarding the ZonePRO
products.

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1.5 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 register your product,
please do so now. You may register online at www.dbxpro.com or fill out and send in the
included warranty registration card.

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 the support pages at www.dbxpro.com. If you need to return a product
to the factory for service, you MUST first contact Technical Support or fill out the return

authorization request form on the website 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 device 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.

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1.6 Warranty

This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States.

1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30
days after purchase date to validate this warranty. You can also register online at www.
dbxpro.com. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A
copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service.

2. dbx warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.

3. dbx liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our discretion, replacing
defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is 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
upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or
improvements on products previously manufactured.

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5. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and dbx neither
assumes nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in
connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for
special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty
due to causes beyond their control.

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ZonePRO Designer GUI

Section 2 - ZonePRO Designer GUI

2.1 ZonePRO Designer Overview

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The ZonePRO Designer Graphic User Interface (GUI) is the included software application which
is used for programming the ZonePRO products. The GUI provides network tools for configuring
your control network as well as multiple “Wizard” functions for configuring the system routing
and in-wall dbx Zone Controllers. The GUI also allows you to adjust DSP effect parameters and
even create automatic system changes (referred to as “Scene Changes”).

Understanding the ZonePRO Designer GUI is essential for getting the most out of the ZonePRO
processors. After installing the ZonePRO Designer GUI, please see the software application’s
help section for detailed information and assistance with the ZonePRO Designer GUI. Training
videos are also available at www.dbxpro.com.

2.2 GUI System Requirements

1 GHz or faster processor
Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32 bit)/7 (32 bit)
256 MB RAM (512 MB Recommended)
Recommended screen resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher

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2.3 GUI Installation

1. Install the ZonePRO GUI software onto your computer from either the dbx website at

www.dbxpro.com or from the included CD ROM.

We highly recommend disabling virus protection software during the installation

of ZonePRO Designer.

2. The application will proceed to prompt you for the installation location.

3. Once the software installation has been completed, it is recommended that you restart

your computer.

2.4 Quick Start – Connecting via RS-232

In order to program the ZonePRO processors, the ZonePRO Designer GUI must be in
communication with the ZonePRO device (this is referred to as “Online”). Once communication
is established, the ZonePRO processor can be programmed in real-time, or if a program has
already been created, it can be loaded into the device.

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If your computer does not have a built in RS-232 port you must use a compatible RS-232
peripheral, such as an RS-232 PCI card, RS-232 PCMCIA card, or USB to Serial adapter. Please
visit the FAQs section of the dbx website for the latest information on compatible RS-232
peripherals.

Most ZonePRO models also allow you to communicate via Ethernet, the exception being the
640 and 641 models, which do not have an Ethernet control port. If you are connecting via
Ethernet and require assistance, please see “Section 6 - Networking”.

It is highly recommended that ZonePRO installers do have the means to communicate
with the ZonePRO processors via RS-232. If a firmware update is ever required, the firmware
update must be applied using the RS-232 connection!

Going Online via RS-232

1. Connect your computer to the ZonePRO’s front or rear RS-232

port using the provided dbx female to female null modem
cable.

A straight-through RS-232 cable will not work! If using
a USB to Serial adapter, the dbx null modem cable must be
plugged in between the adapter and the ZonePRO. See section
“8.8 Wiring Diagrams” for a wiring diagram of the RS-232 null
modem cable.

PC

dbx RS-232 Cable

2. Launch ZonePRO Designer.

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3. Wait approximately 10 seconds after the main ZonePRO

Designer window has appeared. If a ZonePRO icon appears in
the upper left hand corner of the window, you are online with
the processor and ready to begin programming. Simply double
left click on the ZonePRO icon to open the Program Screen and
begin programming. If the icon does not automatically appear,
proceed with these instructions.

4. Go into Window’s Device Manager > Ports. Take note of your

COM port’s assigned COM number (shown in parenthesis). If
you do not see your COM port here, you may need to reinstall
the drivers for your COM port peripheral.

5. Double left click on the connected COM port listed in the

previous step. Click the Port Settings tab and set your COM
port settings as shown to the right then click the OK button.

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6. Go back into ZonePRO Designer and go to Network >

Properties.

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7. Ensure that the “Automatically go online when the application

starts” option is checked and the “Use serial ports” option is
checked. In the COM Ports combo box, uncheck any unused
COM ports and check only the COM port number which you
noted in step 4. Click the Next button twice.

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8. Your connected ZonePRO device should appear on the second

row of the table and have a Status of “Resolved”. If it does
not, ensure that the RS-232 cable is securely connected and
that you are using the correct RS-232 cable and a compatible
RS-232 peripheral. If the ZonePRO device appears in the table
proceed by clicking the Finish button.

9. Select Network > Go Online. The icon of the ZonePRO

should now appear in the upper left corner of the window.
You are now online with the processor and ready to begin
programming. Simply double left click on the ZonePRO icon to
open the Program Screen and begin programming.

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Section 3 - Getting Started

Getting Started

3.1 Front Panel – 640/640m, 1260/1260m

640 Front Panel

640m Front Panel

1260 Front Panel

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1. Front Panel LCD

Displays information relating to parameters such as source selection, page steering,
zone volumes, and mutes.

2. Parameter Select Buttons 1-3

Allows selection of parameters on display.

3. Data Wheel

Used to edit parameter values.

4. Page Buttons

Allows paging microphone path selection for page steering of the ML1 and ML2 inputs.

5. Output Select Button

Allows selection of outputs for controlling source selection, zone volume control, and
zone muting.

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6. Output Meter

Six-segment output level meter representing -30dBu to +20dBu.

7. Threshold Indicator

Indicates that the threshold level has been exceeded within the output dynamics
processor and that dynamics processing may be occurring.

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and dynamics processing may be occurring.

3.2 Front Panel – 641/641m, 1261/1261m

641 Front Panel

641m Front Panel

1261 Front Panel

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1261m Front Panel

1. Front PC Port (RS-232)

Connect this serial port to the PC for configuration, control, and monitoring. It can
also be used for communication with a third party control system. The baud rate of this
port is 57600.

Front and rear PC ports should not be used at the same time!

2. Network Traffic LED (641m, 1261, and 1261m only)

This LED (when lit), indicates that network traffic is present.

3. Power LED

This LED (when lit) indicates that the ZonePRO device is currently powered on.

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S/PDIF
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RS-232

ETHERNET

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3.3 Rear Panel

640/641 Rear Panel

640m/641m Rear Panel

OUTPUTS

CH 3CH 4 CH 1CH 2

ZC INPUT

LINK INPUTZC INPUT

LINK OUTPUT

1260/1261 Rear Panel

PC

ZC INPUT

CH 6 CH 5 CH 3 CH 2 CH 1 ML 2 ML 1CH 4

ZC INPUT

OUTPUTS

SOURCE

L

R

S2 S1

LINK INPUT

S8 S7 S6 S4 S2S5 S3 S1

LINK OUTPUT

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MIC/LINE

(R) CLIP

CLIP (R)

(G) SIGNAL

MIC

LINE

SIGNAL (G)

ML 4 ML 3

MIC GAIN MIC GAIN

SOURCE MIC/LINE

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RR R RR R R

MIC GAIN MIC GAIN

MIC

LINE

MIC GAIN MIC GAIN

LINE

MIC

MIC

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(R) CLIP
(G) SIGNAL

ML 2 ML 1

(R) CLIP
(G) SIGNAL

MIC/LINE

SIGNAL (G)

CLIP (R)

SIGNAL (G)

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RS-232

1260m/1261m Rear Panel

1. Power Connector

Connect the included AC power cable to this IEC connector.

2. S/PDIF Input (1260, 1261, 1260m, and 1261m models only)

Digital audio input for up to two channels of digital audio.

3. Rear PC Port (RS-232)

Connect this serial port to the PC for configuration, control, and monitoring. It can
also be used for communication with a third party control system. The baud rate of this
port is 57600.

Front and rear PC ports should not be used at the same time!

4. Ethernet Port (all models except 640 and 641)

Connect this Ethernet port to the PC for configuration, control, and monitoring. It can
also be used for communication with a third party control system.

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Connection Example

5. ZC Input Ports

Allows connection of up to 12 ZC controllers (six per port) for control of volume, source
selection, page steering, and scene changes. The top ZC Input port is for IDs 1-6 and
the bottom ZC Input port is for IDs 7-12.

6. Analog Outputs

Balanced audio output connections. Connect these outputs to your amplifier input
channels.

7. Link Input/Output Ports

Allows duplication of up to six input channels (ML1, ML2, S1, S2, S3, S4) to another
ZonePRO device in applications where additional output zones are required.

All models – with the exception of the 640m and 641m – allow duplication of
up to six channels: ML1, ML2, S1, S2, S3, S4. The 640m and 641m models allow
duplication of up to four channels: ML1, ML2, S1, S2.

8. RCA Source Inputs

Mono-summed pairs of unbalanced RCA audio inputs.

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Each pair of unbalanced RCA inputs are
internally mono summed. This is beneficial when
your application requires mono zones. However, when
stereo zones are required and stereo imaging is to be
maintained, each stereo source must occupy two pairs
of inputs (omitting one jack per pair).

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9. Mic Gain Control

Allows microphone gain control when the mic/line inputs are set to mic level.

10. Signal/Clip LED

This LED indicates when signal is present (green) or the input is clipping (red).

11. Mic/Line Switch

Allows configuration for microphone or line level sources.

12. Mic/Line Input Connectors

These balanced inputs provide Euroblock connectors for mic or line level sources.

These Euroblock inputs provide 15 Volts of phantom power when the mic/line

switch is set to mic level.

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Section 4

Zone Controllers

Section 4 - Zone Controllers

4.1 ZC Descriptions

The dbx Zone Controllers (ZCs) provide a user friendly solution for controlling different
functions of the ZonePRO processors. The following section provides a description of each of
these ZC models.

VOLUME

456

3

7

2

8

1

9

0

10

VOLUME

456

3

7

2

8

1

9

0

10

MUTE

ZC-1 – The ZC-1 is a programmable zone controller that allows input or output volume

level control from a wall panel.

ZC-2 – The ZC-2 is a programmable zone controller that allows output volume level and

mute control from a wall panel.

ZonePRO

TM

SELECT

A

B

A

B

C

D

1+V2 3 4 INOUT

1 2 3

4 5 6

C

D

ZC-3 – The ZC-3 is a programmable zone controller that allows control of source selection,

page steering, or scene selection via a four position rotary control.

The ZC-3 must be assigned as ID#1 and connected to the ZonePRO’s top ZC Input

connector for scene selection control.

ZC-4 – The ZC-4 is a programmable zone controller that allows control of source selection,

page steering, or scene selection via contact closure.

The ZC-4 must be assigned as ID#1 and connected to the ZonePRO’s top ZC Input

connector for scene selection control.

ZC-BOB – The ZC-BOB allows parallel (also known as “home run”) cabling of the Zone

Controllers.

Each ZonePRO device can accommodate up to two ZC-BOBs. Daisy chaining ZCs off

the ZC-BOB is not supported!

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