RF Venue 4 ZONE User manual

4ZONE 4 Zone Antenna Combiner for Wireless Microphones
The 4ZONE is designed to combine multiple pairs of diversity antennas used for wireless microphone receivers. It provides 2
x 4 antenna inputs to maximize coverage areas. It features RF input ON/OFF, input attenuation from 0 dB to -31 dB, DC
power for in-line ampliers or active antennas, and individual input signal ON/OFF control.
Instruction Manual
Specifications
Accessories
Operating Controls
•AC Power Cable x1
•BNC to BNC coaxial Cable x2
Power switch
Antenna Selection key: Select the CH to be set, press and hold for 2 seconds to enter the settings mode.
Up / Down key: In the settings mode, press the up / down key to select the parameter.
Lock key: press and hold for 2 seconds to lock or unlock panel key function
3-digit display
Settings Selection Indicator
Status indicator: Indicates the current antenna status,
4ZONE Front Panel
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Caution : To reduce the risk of re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to heat or moisture.
Warning : To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel or distributors.
Read this instruction manual before using.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
•Use in a well ventilated area. Do not block any ventilation openings.
•Do not use near heat sources.
•Do not use in humid or dusty environments.
•Turn power off immediately in the event of a spill or if the unit overheats.
• Carrier Frequency Range: 470~960MHz
• Full System Gain: 3dB(±3dB)
• Input/Output Impedance: 50 Ω
• A/B Antenna Input:4+4
• OIP3: -35dBm(typ.) @ 2-tone；Pi=-15dBm/tone
• RF Input Attenuation: -31~0dB (Step:1dB)
• Input/Output Connectors: BNC(F):Input x8 / Output x2
• Functions:
1. DC Power (for In-Line Amplier) ON/OFF Control
2. RF Input Attenuation Control
3. RF Input Signal ON/OFF Control
• In-Line Amplier Power: 12V/200mA*8
• Power Supply: 100~240VAC; MAX 2A 50/60Hz
• Dimension(mm): 480mm(W)*45mm(H)*260mm(D)
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a. Red: RF input enabled, In-Line Amplier power on.
b. Green: RF input enabled, In-Line Amplier power off.
c. Off: The antenna input is disabled.
d. All 8 channels ashing at the same time: Power supply is abnormal. Please shut down immediately.
RF Attenuation
A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4
DC Power
Input ON/OFF
Lock
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To enter the settings mode, press and hold the desired input channel’s Antenna Selection key ②for 2 seconds until the input
channel’s indicator light ashes. Use the Antenna Selection key to cycle through the 3 settings menus as indicated by the Settings
Selection Indicator ⑥. Use the Up / Down keys ③to change the parameters in each settings mode. After setting your
parameters in the third settings mode (RF Input), press the Antenna Selection key a nal time to save and exit the settings. For a
step by step video, please visit rfvenue.com.
Setting Parameters:
RF input attenuation
Press the up / down key to adjust the input attenuation in 1dB increments.
0dB: No attenuation
Maximum attenuation level is - 31dB per input channel
Antenna DC power
On (applies +12V DC / 200mA to RF input channels for active antennas or in-line ampliers)
OFF
RF Input ON/OFF
En: Input Enabled
dis: input disabled; signal isolation ~ 80 dBm
To Return to Default Settings
1. Turn off the power
2. Press and hold the Lock Key
3. Turn on the power while continuing to hold the lock key until the display show rSt
Operation
Notes
• This product is designed for combining receive antennas for wireless microphone receivers and is not recommended for use with transmitters.
• Use standard 50Ω coaxial cable.
• An In-Line Amplier may be used to compensate for losses associated with long runs of coaxial cable. Enable DC power when using ampliers.
• Adjust the RF input attenuation levels if signals exceed normal ranges of wireless microphone receivers.
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RF Attenuation
DC Power
Input ON/OFF
-10
Attenuation of 10dB
DC Power
RF Input Enable
RF Attenuation
DC Power
Input ON/OFF
RF Attenuation
DC Power
Input ON/OFF
RF Attenuation
DC Power
Input ON/OFF
4ZONE
4Zone Antenna Combiner

4ZONE Antenna Configuration
AC power supply: AC power input: 100 ~ 240VAC, MAX 2A, 50 / 60Hz.
Antenna B output
Antenna A inputs
Antenna A output
Antenna B inputs
4ZONE Rear Panel
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12 10
8
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11
12
100-240VAC~
50/60Hz,2A
FUSE:T3.15A/250V
RF OUT A RF OUT BB4 B3 B2 B1 A4 A2 A1A3
RF INPUT
Wireless Microphone Receivers
Diversity Fin
Antenna
100-240VAC~
50/60Hz,2A
FUSE:T3.15A/250V
RF OUT A RF OUT BB4 B3 B2 B1 A4 A2 A1A3RF INPUT
A1 B1 A2 B2
A3 B3 A4 B4
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
Installation
Application
EX 1.
• Connect the antenna to the antenna inputs of the 4Zone with a coaxial cable. Long cable runs may require an In-Line Amplier.
• Connect the antenna outputs to the receiver or antenna distributor with a coaxial cable.
• When not in use, store the 4Zone with the power off.
100-240VAC~
50/60Hz,2A
FUSE:T3.15A/250V
RF OUT A RF OUT BB4 B3 B2 B1 A4 A2 A1A3RF INPUT
STUDIO 1 STUDIO 2 STUDIO 3 STUDIO 4
B1
ANT B Input
RF A Out
ANT A Input
RF B Out
A1 B2 A2 B3 A3 B4 A4
EX 2.
B A
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
100-240VAC~
50/60Hz,2A
FUSE:T3.15A/250V
RF OUT A RFOUT BB4 B3 B2 B1 A4 A2 A1A3RF INPUT
AREA 1
AREA 3
AREA 2
AREA 4
B1
ANT B Input
RF B Out
ANT A Input
RF A Out
A1
B2
A2
B3
A3
B4
A4
A1 B1 A2 B2
A3 B3 A4 B4
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
ANT.1ANT.2
Serial No.:
Freq. Range:
12-18V/500mA
DCV INPUT
AF OUTPUT
UNBAL.
AF OUTPUT
BALANCED
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A4 A1A2A3B1B2B3B4
DFIN1 DFIN4DFIN3DFIN2
Input
A1 & B1
Input
A4 & B4
Input
A3 & B3
Input
A2 & B2