ALLEN&HEATH

SERVICE MANUAL

ZED 2 bus FX

Copyright © 2008 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved

Allen & Heath Limited

Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK

http://www.allen-heath.com

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 Limited One Year Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of
one year from the date of purchase by the original owner. To ensure a high level of
performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured,
read this User Guide before operating. In the event of a failure, notify and return the
defective unit to ALLEN & HEATH Limited or its authorised agent as soon as possible for
repair under warranty subject to the following conditions

Conditions of Warranty
The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this
User Guide. The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental,
neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual, or
approved by ALLEN & HEATH. Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been
carried out by ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent. This warranty does not cover fader
wear and tear. The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN & HEATH or its
authorised agent with proof of purchase. Units returned should be packed to avoid transit
damage. In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your ALLEN & HEATH agent
for any additional warranty which may apply.

For further assistance please contact our distributor or your territory.

http://www.allen-heath.com/UK/distributors.asp

Release notes for this issue

• Check A&H distributor website Technical Resources for updates (Released

Engineering Change Notes RECN). www.allen-heath.com/distrib

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 CONTENTS

DEVELOPMENT CHANGES

SERVICING PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

• How to order parts

• Exterior parts
• Interior parts
• Screws

SPECIFICATION

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 DEVELOPMENT CHANGES

NOTE: These changes have been implemented at the factory as part of our ongoing
development policy.
They are not critical to the basic function of the unit.
It is for the owner / service engineer to decide to update a unit with development changes.

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 Servicing Precautions – General Notes

Service personnel:
Service work should be carried out by technically qualified service personnel only.
Mains power is dangerous and can kill. Do not attempt to work on a linear or switched
mode power supply if you are not suitably qualified to do so. Do not attempt to repair
surface mount circuit assemblies unless you are suitably qualified and have the
necessary facilities to do so. Replacement circuit assemblies can be ordered.
Service facilities:
Ensure a suitably sized work surface is available. Ensure this is clear of dirt, debris and
obstructions which may damage the equipment surfaces. Ensure adequate lighting.
Use the correct tools for the job and ensure they are in good working order. Ensure all
workshop safety requirements are adhered to.
Service information:
Check that you have all the information you need before starting the service job. Refer
to the Allen & Heath web site or contact Allen & Heath technical support for details on
the latest information. Full technical information can be downloaded from the web site
Distributor Zone (password required).
Mains power:
Connect the equipment to mains power only of the type described in the user guide and
marked on the rear panel. The power source must provide a good ground connection.
Ensure you always use an isolation transformer when working on any mains power
supply unit.
Mains cord and fuse:
Use the correct power cord as supplied with the equipment. Do not remove or tamper
with the ground connection in the power cord. Heed the Important Mains Plug Wiring
Instructions printed in the user guide if it is necessary to rewire the mains cord. Always
replace the equipment mains fuse with the correct type and rating as described in the
user guide and marked on the equipment panel.
Opening the unit:
Switch off and remove the mains power cord before opening the equipment. Ensure all
power supply covers and safety shields are in place before applying power with the unit
open for diagnostic fault finding.
Closing the unit:
Before finishing, check the quality and accuracy of the service work carried out.
Remove any dirt or debris as this may cause equipment failure in the future. Ensure all
assemblies, harnesses and connectors are correctly aligned and plugged in. Ensure
that jumper settings and control configurations are correctly set according to the
requirements of the customer.
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 Testing the unit:
Before operating the equipment, read and adhere to the Important Safety Instructions
printed in the user guide. Test that the service work has been successfully carried out.
Shipping the unit:
Use adequate packing such as the original packaging or purpose designed flight case if
you need to ship the unit. To avoid injury to yourself or damage to the equipment take
care when lifting, moving or carrying the equipment.
Operation:
To test the console make sure it is connected as described in the user guide. Check
that the voltage setting marked on the rear panel is correct for the local mains supply.
Fault finding:
For effective fault diagnosis trace the signal flow through the circuit path. Refer to the
system block diagram. Replacement circuit assemblies are available from Allen &
Heath.

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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION

How to order parts

Parts must be ordered from our distributor in your territory. A list of international
distributors can be viewed at http://www.allen-heath.com/UK/distributors.asp

UK parts must be ordered through an appointed A&H dealer or service centre. A list of UK
service centres can be viewed at http://www.allen-heath.com/UK/service_centres.asp

EXTERIOR PARTS Nut & socket

(supplied with complete
socket)
AL6893

Plastic side Plastic side

moulding left moulding right
AA6741-LJIT AA6741-RJIT

Knob Red Switch cap

AJ6949 Rectangle
Black
Small AJ3228
headphone
Nut pot socket
AB8050 AL5323 Switch cap
Rectangle
White
AJ2962
Knob Blue
AJ2075A
Switch cap
Rectangle
Grey
AJ2865
Knob Black
AJ6106A
Switch cap
Squre Grey
AJ2864
Knob Grey
AJ2078A
Switch cap
Round Grey
AJ3955

Fader knob Fader knob Fader knob Fader knob

Feet Grey Blue Black Red
AK0102 AJ6278 AJ6237 AJ8080 AJ6950

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 MONO STEREO MASTER

Mono
Gain
AI8174

Frequency
AI8004

Boost/cut Boost/cut Headphone

AI8005 AI8006 AI8007

Aux Aux
AI8008 AI8003
ALT
AI8007
FX FX
AI8008 AI8003

Pan Bal Aux master

AI8008 AI8008 AI8003

Fader mono Fader stereo

FaderFX
003-662JIT 003-663JIT
003-812JIT

FaderLR
003-811JIT

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INTERIOR PARTS

Distribution PCB
Effects (FX)
003-658JIT PSU
003-769JIT
assembly
003-776JIT
StereoFX input
003-654JIT

Aux mix
PCB 003- Stereo input
768JIT 003-653JIT

Master PCB
003-657JIT

FaderLR
003-811JIT

FaderFX
003-812JIT Fader stereo
003-663JIT Mono input
003-652JIT

Fader mono
003-662JIT

Effects (FX) USB module Headphones/

003-769JIT 003-664JIT meter PCB
003-659JIT

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Screws

Screw XLR
AB2810

Screw front
panel
AB4661

Screw fader
AB4661

Screw side
moulding
AB6889

Screw base
AB4661

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SPECIFICATION

Input
Mono channel (XLR) Input +6 to –63dBu for nominal (+17dBu in max)
Mono channel Line Input (Jack socket) +10 to –26dBu (+30dBu maximum)
Insert point (TRS Jack socket) 0dBu nominal +21dBu maximum
Stereo Input (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB)
Stereo input (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB)

Output
L, R & Mono Outputs (L&R XLR, Mono Jack) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Aux Outputs (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Alt Outputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Rec Outputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.

Frequency Response
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain +0.5/-1dB 20Hz to 20kHz.
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz
Stereo in to Mix L/R out +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz

THD+n
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 0dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out 0.004%
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz 0.014%
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu 1kHz 0.005%
Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +10dBu 1kHz 0.003%

Headroom
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu) 21dB
USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu) 14dB
USB Audio CODEC (Coder/Decoder)
USB Audio In/Out USB 1.1 compliant 16bit.

Sample Rate 32, 44.1, or 48kHz

Noise
Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz -127dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz ZED-12FX -88dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz ZED-22FX -84dBu

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