Zone Power Eight - Receiver Rane - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Zone Power Eight Rane

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Zone Power Eight. At Rane, performance and reliability mean as much to us as they do to you. That's why we design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your performance the best it can be.

Box Contents

Zone Power Eight

(8) 5 mm, 3-pin Euroblock connectors
(8) 5 mm, 2-pin Euroblock connectors

Power Cable

User Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

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Features

Front Panel

RANE CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 CH17 CH18 CH19 CH20 CH21 CH22 CH23 CH24 CH25 CH26 CH27 CH28 CH29 CH30 CH31 CH32 CH33 CH34 CH35 CH36 CH37 CH38 CH39 CH40 CH41 CH42 CH43 CH44 CH45 CH46 CH47 CH48 CH48 CH49 CH50 CH51 CH52 CH53 CH54 CH55 CH56 CH57 CH58 CH59 CH60 CH61 CH62 CH63 CH64 CH64 CH65 CH66 CH67 CH68 CH68 CH69 CH70 CH71 CH72 CH72 CH73 CH74 CH74 CH75 CH76 CH76 CH77 CH78 CH78 CH79 CH80 CH80 CH81 CH82 CH82 CH83 CH84 CH84 CH85 CH86 CH86 CH87 CH88 CH88 CH89 CH90 CH90 CH91 CH92 CH92 CH93 CH94 CH94 CH95 CH96 CH96 CH97 CH98 CH98 CH99 CH100 CH100 ZONE POWER EIGHT

1. Power Light: This light will turn on when Zone Power Eight is powered on.

2. Signal/Clip/Protection LEDs: Each column of three LEDs shows the signal status of the corresponding Channel Input (labeled on the front panel as CH1-8):

3. Clip LED (CLIP): When the Clip LED is lit red, the input's signal is "peaking" (higher than 0 dB). To prevent the "clipping" (distortion) that can result from a loud input signal, turn the input's volume knob (on the rear panel) counter-clockwise or reduce the volume on the device plugged into the input.

4. Signal LED (SIG): The Signal LED will be lit green when the signal coming from the input is at an optimal volume level.

5. Protection LED (PROT): If the Protection LED turns red, Zone Power Eight is in heat protection mode and will not output sound. To restore sound output, reduce Zone Power Eight's temperature by making sure there is good ventilation and/or decreasing the input volume.

6. Air Intake Vents: Keep these vents clear from obstructions to allow air to flow through the front grill for proper performance.

Rear Panel

4 5 RANG 3 2 ZONE POWER EIGHT 1

1. Power Input: Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power outlet.
2. Fuse: If the unit's fuse is broken, lift this tab to replace the fuse. Replace it with a fuse with an appropriate rating. Using a fuse with an incorrect rating can damage the unit and/or fuse.
3. Exhaust Vents: Air from the front intake flows through the unit and exits here. For proper performance, do not block the air vents.
4. Channel Inputs with Volume Knobs (Input 1-8): Use Euroblock connectors to connect these inputs to your audio sources. Each channel has a volume knob that you can use to raise or lower the signal coming from your audio source. See Setup for more instructions.
5. Channel Outputs (CH1-8): Use Euroblock connectors to connect these outputs to your loudspeakers. Each output sends the amplified signal from the corresponding Channel Input to the connected loudspeaker. See Setup for more instructions.
   Note: Use only 70V/100V speakers designed with step-down transformers. Using low impedance 4Ω/8Ω speakers on 70V/100V outputs will overload and possibly damage this amplifier.
6. Operation Mode Switches: To set a Channel Output's operation mode in accord with the speaker connected to it, adjust the corresponding switch (1-8) to 70V or 100V.

Setup

1. Use the included 3-pin Euroblock connectors to connect the Channel Inputs on the rear panel to your audio sources. Each input has a ground (G), cold/negative (-), and hot/positive (+) connector. See below for further instructions on the Euroblock connector.
2. Use the included 2-pin Euroblock connectors to connect the Channel Outputs on the rear panel to your loudspeakers. Each output has a cold/negative (-) and hot/positive (+) connector. See below for further instructions on the Euroblock connector.
3. Use the included power cable to connect the Power Input to a power outlet.
4. Power on all of your audio sources and Zone Power Eight.
5. Begin playing your audio sources. Adjust the volume knob for each Channel Input as necessary.

Using the Euroblock Connector:

1. Use a small screwdriver to loosen the screws corresponding to the insert ports on the Euroblock connector.
2. Twist the speaker wire to form a tight strand and insert it into the appropriate insert port (following the +, -, and G labels on the rear panel of Zone Power Eight). Push the wire until it is secured inside. Repeat this step for each port.
3. Tighten the screws corresponding to the insert ports on the Euroblock connector.
4. Insert the Euroblock connector into the desired Channel Input or Channel Output on Zone Power Eight.

If you would like to disconnect a wire, first make sure you loosen the corresponding screw on the Euroblock connector before you pull out the wire.

Channel 1 Output CH1 Euroblock Connector Screws Insert Ports Speaker Wire

Channel 1 Input INPUT 1 Euroblock Connector Screws Insert Ports Speaker Wire

Connection Diagram

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter a problem, first try one or more of the following:

• Make sure all cables and other connected devices are properly and securely connected.
• Make sure you are using Zone Power Eight as described in this user guide.
• Make sure your other devices are working properly.

- If you believe Zone Power Eight is not working properly, check the following table for your problem and solution.

Problem:	Solution:
Power does not turn on.	Make sure the Power Input is properly connected to a power outlet using the included power cable.
Zone Power Eight does not produce any sound, or the sound is distorted.	Make sure all cable and device connections are secure and correct.Make sure none of the cables are damaged.Make sure the volume settings on your loudspeaker, mixer, etc. are correct.
The sound has a hum or noise. Check the	polarity of the input connections.If an unbalanced connection is used, ensure the terminal (-) is linked to GND.If the clip LED is lit, reduce the volume.Check the polarity of the speaker connections.

Technical Specifications

Connectors	(8) Euroblock inputs(8) Euroblock outputs(1) IEC power cable input
Total Harmonic Distortion	< 0.1%
Frequency Response	100 Hz–15 kHz (0 ±3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>95 dB
Channel Separation	>70 dB
Input Sensitivity	0.9–1.1 V (0 ±1 dBv)
Input Impedance	20k Ω balanced or 10k Ω unbalanced
Damping Factor	>200 (1k 8 Ω)
Voltage Gain	40 (±1 dB @ 100 V)
Power	Via power cableConnection: IECVoltage: 110–120 V or 220–240 V, 50/60 HzConsumption: 1200 W (150 W per channel)
Dimensions(width x depth x height)	19" x 14.2" x 1.7"48.3 x 36.1 x 4.3 cm
Weight	15.4 lb.7 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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