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Cloud Z8II - User Manual

Cloud Z8II
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Z4II & Z8II ZONE MIXERS
Installation and User Guide

Table of Contents

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Cloud Z8II Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels8
USB InterfaceYes
Effects ProcessorYes
Outputs2
EQ3-band
Phantom PowerYes

Summary

Safety Information

Safety Notes Regarding Installation

General precautions for installing the unit safely to prevent hazards.

Product Conformities

Product compliance with European EMC and electrical safety standards.

Safety Considerations and Information

Important safety guidelines for operation and servicing the unit.

Caution - High Voltages

Warning about touching live terminals while power is supplied to the unit.

Caution - Mains Fuse

Information on the fuse in the IEC receptacle and replacement.

Caution - Servicing

Instructions regarding user-serviceable parts and when to refer to qualified personnel.

Overview of Cloud Zone Mixers

Introduction to Zone Mixers

Welcome and overview of the Cloud Zone Mixer's features and purpose.

Scope of this Manual

Describes the manual's structure and content for Z4il and Z8ll models.

Whats in the Box

Lists the items included in the shipping carton for the Zone Mixer.

Main Features

Highlights the key functionalities and specifications of the Zone Mixers.

Optional System Components

DM-I Dual Microphone Input Module

Details the DM-I module for connecting microphones remotely to the mixer.

LM-1 Micline Input Module

Describes the LM-1 module for mic/line inputs and remote music control.

RL-I Remote Music Level Control

Explains the RL-I plate for local music level adjustment in a zone.

RSL-6 Remote Music LevelSource Control

Details the RSL-6 plate for music level and source selection.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Music Controls

Describes the Music Source selector and Music Level adjustment.

Microphone and Paging Controls

Details controls for Microphone 1, Microphone 2, and Paging Mic Level.

Status and Identification Features

Explains Power button, Mute LED, Zone/Source labels, and rack mounting.

Rear Panel Connectivity and Controls

Audio Inputs and Outputs

Details Line Inputs, Mic Inputs, Paging Mic Input, and Zone Outputs.

Control and Configuration Ports

Covers Facility Port, Music Control Ports, switches, and mute input.

Power Input and Fuse Access

Describes the MAINS IEC connector and fuse replacement.

Installation and System Connections

Hardware Considerations

Details rack mounting, dimensions, and ventilation requirements.

Power Supply and Fuses

Covers power input, fuse types, ratings, and replacement.

System Connections - Music Sources

Explains connecting music sources, including mono/stereo and balanced inputs.

Zone Outputs and Input Wiring

Zone Output Connections

Describes connecting zone outputs to amplifiers, including balanced wiring.

Unbalanced Input Wiring

Details wiring for amplifiers with unbalanced inputs.

Microphone Inputs and Facility Ports

Microphone Input Details

Covers Mic 1, Mic 2, and Paging Mic inputs, phantom power, and EQ.

Facility Port Connections

Explains Facility Port pinouts and connecting DM-1/LM-1 plates.

Paging System Connections

Connecting PM Series Paging Microphones

Details wiring for PM4/8/12/16 paging microphones to the mixer.

PMI Paging Microphone Connection

PMI Microphone Wiring

Describes connecting the PMI paging microphone to the mixer.

Music Control via Remote Plates

RL-I Remote Control Plate Connection

Explains wiring the RL-I plate to the Music Control Port.

RSL-6 Remote Control Plate Connection

RSL-6 Wiring

Details wiring the RSL-6 plate for source and level control.

Music Mute Functionality

External Muting Input

Explains connecting external systems for music muting.

Setting Up & Operation

Music Input Configuration

Covers gain, level, and local/remote control for music inputs.

Microphone Input Settings

Details phantom power, gain, level, EQ, and high-pass filter for mics.

Paging Microphone Input

Explains phantom power for the paging mic input.

Paging Microphone Operation

Paging Mic Gain and EQ

Covers gain, level, EQ, and high-pass filter for the paging mic.

Zone Output Adjustments

Zone Output EQ

Explains HF & LF EQ adjustments for each zone output.

Priority System Configuration

Mic Priority Settings

Details Mic 1/2 priority, Paging mic priority, and Line 6 priority.

Facility Port Microphone Priority

Explains priority for mics connected via Facility Port.

Optional Input Plate Considerations

LM-1 and DM-1 Active Input Plates

General guidelines for installing LM-1 and DM-1 plates.

Connecting Multiple DM-Is

Instructions for daisy-chaining multiple DM-I plates within a zone.

Facility Ports as Auxiliary Inputs

Auxiliary Zone Input Wiring

Describes using Facility Ports for direct balanced audio input.

Remote Control Plate Considerations

RL-1 and RSL-6 General Information

General considerations for RL-1 and RSL-6 plates.

External DC Control

Explains controlling music source and level via external DC voltage.

Music Source External Control

DC Voltage Control of Music Source

Details DC voltages for selecting music sources via Music Control Port.

Bose Series II EQ Card Installation

EQ Card Compatibility and Installation

Lists compatible Bose EQ cards and installation procedure.

Appendix and Application Example

Application Example

Illustrates a typical system setup using Zone Mixer features.

PCB Jumper Configuration

Motherboard Jumper Settings

Details jumpers on the motherboard for phantom power and mute.

Zone Sub-board Jumper Settings

Explains zone-specific jumpers for music source, priority, and ducking.

System Operation and Troubleshooting

PSU Capability and Device Current

Details PSU capacity and current consumption of optional devices.

EMC Considerations

Discusses EMC standards and potential interference issues.

Ground Loops and Hum

Explains how to identify and prevent system hums from ground loops.

Technical Specifications

Line Input Specifications

Details frequency response, distortion, sensitivity, and impedance for line inputs.

Microphone Input Specifications

Covers mic input frequency response, phantom power, gain, and EQ.

Facility Input and Output Specs

Details specs for facility input and balanced zone outputs.

General Unit Specifications

Provides power, fuse, dimensions, and weight details for Z4ii/Z8ii.

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