AUSTRALIAN MONITOR ZONEMIX User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
This quick start guide provides a brief overview of the key features of the ZONEMIX system.
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FRONT PANEL
SIGNAL PRESENCE LEDS
Green LED = Signal present
Flashing Green = Muted (Outputs only)
Red = Clipping (Reduce input level).
SD CARD CONNECTOR
Used to store messages, tones and paging
announcements. Accepts full size SD card,
maximum density 2TB, FAT32 file system
required.
OUTPUT ZONE KNOB
Rotate left and right to select the output zone.
Push and hold for 2 seconds to enter Audio
Setup mode.
MIX KNOB
Rotate left and right to select the input channel
mix desired for the output zone.
Push and hold for 2 seconds to enter System
Setup mode.
LCD CHARACTER DISPLAY
20 x 2 Blue LCD character display
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PRESETS KNOB
Rotate left and right to cycle through the
available presets and push to select.
Push and hold for 2 seconds to save to a
preset.
VOLUME KNOB
Rotate left and right to adjust the volume level
of the currently selected input or output.
Push the knob to mute or unmute.
USB-C CONFIG PORT
Connect to a PC using a USB-C cable to
control the ZONEMIX via the PC Control
Software
STATUS LED
This blue LED will illuminate indicating that the
ZONEMIX is on and receiving mains power.
POWER SWITCH
Press the switch up to power on and down to
power off.

REAR PANEL
ACCESSORY PORTS
Allows connection of wall panel controllers,
paging stations and audio wall panel inputs.
See the full manual for wiring and setup
instructions.
ZONE OUTPUTS
The ZONEMIX4 has 4 stereo or 4 mono
balanced line level outputs (Software
configurable). The ZONEMIX8 has 8 mono line
balanced level outputs. Balanced male 3-pin
(3.81mm) euroblock connector.
STEREO RCA UNBALANCED INPUT
A standard stereo RCA female socket for each
input. This is summed to mono inside the
ZONEMIX8. The ZONEMIX4 will maintain the
stereo audio path unless mono output mode
is selected.
A -14dB pad can be applied, via software,
using the front panel or PC control software.
Off by default.
XLR MIC AND RCA LINE INPUT, CH1-2
A standard female XLR balanced socket is
provided on each microphone input:
Pin 1 = Signal Ground
Pin 2 = Hot (non-inverting or in phase)
Pin 3 = Cold (inverting or reverse phase)
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MIC GAIN
Provides a rear panel attenuator for Input 1
and Input 2.
GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND
OUTPUTS
Configurable in the PC control software to
perform various control actions.
TONE GENERATOR
Connect any of the EVAC, ALERT, INTRUDER,
BELL and CHIME inputs to the GND input to
play the tone.
RS232
3-pin (3.81mm) euroblock connector for
connection to external control systems.
ETHERNET
Ethernet is used to communicate with the
device over a LAN. The supported network
speed is 100Base-T.
Consult the Network setup section of the full
manual for further details.
POWER INPUT CONNECTOR
Your mixer is powered via a 24VDC 2A
universal power adapter. The power adapter
is included with your mixer. The DC input
accepts a 5.5/2.1mm plug with tip positive
and ring negative connection.

BLOCK DIAGRAM
PC CONTROL SOFTWARE
Key features of the software include:
• Mixing and level control for input and outputs
• Setup of wall panels and paging stations
• Scheduler trigger and actions setup
• Configuration of:
o miniDSP audio settings
o Priority scheme
o Master Override
o General Purpose Inputs/Outputs
o Date/Time
o Network settings
The ZONEMIX comes with a free downloadable PC application to allow advanced configuration and
control of the system. The software is available from www.australianmonitor.com.au and can be
accessed from the PC over the ZONEMIX USB or Ethernet connection.
Mic/
Line 1
Mic/
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
Local Input (1-8)
Paging Input
TCP/IP
RS232
USB CPU & DSP
GPIO
INPUT MIX
MASTER
INPUT
STAGE
Paging Chime Tone/Message
Pink/Sine
ZONE OUTPUT
ZONE 2 / ZONE 1 LEFT
ZONE 1 / ZONE 1 RIGHT
ZONE 3 / ZONE 2 RIGHT
ZONE 4 / ZONE 2 LEFT
ZONE 5 / ZONE 3 RIGHT
ZONE 6 / ZONE 3 LEFT
ZONE 7 / ZONE 4 RIGHT
ZONE 8 / ZONE 4 LEFT
ZONEMIX4 / ZONEMIX8
ZONE 2 / ZONE 1 LEFT
ZONE 1 / ZONE 1 RIGHT
ZONE 3 / ZONE 2 RIGHT
ZONE 4 / ZONE 2 LEFT
ZONE 5 / ZONE 3 RIGHT
ZONE 6 / ZONE 3 LEFT
ZONE 7 / ZONE 4 RIGHT
ZONE 8 / ZONE 4 LEFT
ZONEMIX4 / ZONEMIX8
HPF
HPF
(ZONEMIX4 Only)
-14dB
-14dB
-14dB
-14dB
HPF or LPF
HPF or LPF
Crossover
Crossover
Tone Control
Tone Control
Comp / Limiter
Comp / Limiter
Control
Gain
Delay
Delay

WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT & FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT
CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point
within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.
For European Union countries: This symbol on
the product or its packaging indicates that this
product must not be disposed of with other waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your
waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment.
Please contact your local authority for further details
of your nearest designated collection point.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. This appliance must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing water and no object filled
with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the
apparatus.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. The unit is intended for indoor use. Do not use
it outdoors.
10. The mains plug is used as the disconnect
device from mains. It should be readily
accessible at all times.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Connect this unit to a mains outlet with a
protective earth connection.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing 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.
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