dbx ZonePRO App User Manual

ZonePro 640/641 Application Guide

Notes - Retail Application

1. The configuration is setup from the Wizard function and is used to select the main inputs to each zone except the sales floor where the ZCs are selected as the source and level.

2. All paging is done from the phone page interface and can be steered to the sales floor, the stock room, and the office, but not the music on-hold. Page steering is done from the front panel of the ZonePro 640.

3. The Zone Controllers are wired with CAT5 cable in series with the ZC-3 (Source Selection) as ID #1, and ZC-1 (Volume) as ID #2, and are placed next to the cash register.

4. EQ, Feedback Suppression and De-Essing are used on the phone page input to help improve intelligibility and reduce unwanted feedback in the system.

5. The Bandpass Filters are used to reduce the out of band information being sent to the speakers so their efficiency can be maximized.

6. EQ is used in all zones to make the system sound as good as possible.

7. Auto Gain Control is being used on all output zones to maintain the signal level.

ZonePro 640/641 Application Guide

Notes - Restaurant/Bar Application

1. The ZonePro 640 is located in the manager’s office and provides source selection for the waiting area.

2. Both the restaurant and the bar area have ZC controllers. The bar is using them for source selection and volume control, the ZC-1 in the restaurant is used for volume control, and the ZC-3 is used for scene changes.

3. Paging is done from the hostess station and is pre-assigned to thebar, and the waiting area.

4. The Zone Controllers for the bar and restaurant are wired with CAT5 cable in series with the bar ZC-3 and ZC-1 as ID #2, and #3, and the restaurant ZC-3 and ZC-1 as ID #1 and #4.

5. Scenes have been created that accommodate changes in the venue such as a volume boost in the bar for happy hour as well as the regular volume boost in the restaurant for the lunch time rush and the dinner crowd.

6. The ZC-3 in the restaurant is used to change between scenes as needed.

7. The Schedule function has been used to load the Rest. Boost scene automatically at the beginning of the lunch and dinner periods.

8. EQ, Feedback Suppression and Compression are used on the hostess mic to help improve intelligibility and reduce unwanted feedback in the system.

9. Limiting is used in the bar area to provide system protection.

10. AutoWarmth

is engaged in the bar to maintain the bandwidth even when the level drops, while Auto Gain Control is being used in the restaurant and waiting areas to maintain the signal level.

11. EQ is used in all zones to make the system sound as good as possible.

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