Inter-m RM-616 Operation Manual

Operation Manual

Remote Amplifier with Zone Selector

RM-616

* Rack mount products in the Western Hemisphere(North America, South America, and the Caribbean)

do not have handles installed due to customer preference.

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Welcome

Welcome

A personal welcome to you from the management and employees of Inter-M

All of the co-workers here at Inter-M are dedicated to providing excellent products with inherently good
value, and we are delighted you have purchased one of our products.

We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your
complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.

Welcome to Inter-M, and thank you for becoming part of our worldwide extended family!

* It can be heated up if you use this product in closed box or ill-ventilated place.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

*Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
*The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
*WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING-WATER AND MOISTURE: Unit should not be used near water(e.g.

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so than objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

*CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. 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.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This symbol 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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operation and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

CAUTION:To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with

an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the
blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Attentions: Pour prévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette

fiche polarisée avec un prolongateur, une prise de courant
on une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent
étre insérées à fond sans en laisser aucune partie à
découvert.

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Contents

Contents

Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................2

Installation

Environment..........................................................................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................2

Features ..................................................................................................................................3

Operation ...............................................................................................................................3

Front Panel .............................................................................................................................4

Suggestions for Rack Installation..........................................................................................7

Applications............................................................................................................................8

Block Diagram........................................................................................................................9

Specifications........................................................................................................................10

Service

Procedures .........................................................................................................................11

Schematic...........................................................................................................................11

Parts List .............................................................................................................................11

Warranty ..............................................................................................................................11

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Unpacking

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Unpacking

Although your RM-616 is neither complicated nor difficult to operate, we recommend you take a few
minutes to read this brief manual and familiarize yourself with the important information regarding
product features, setup and operation.

As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. In the
unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable
equivalent) is required.

Installation

Installation

Environment

Never place this product in an environment which could alter its performance or reduce its service life.
Such environments usually include high levels of heat, dust, moisture, and vibration.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

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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FeaturesFeatures

Operation

Features

- SPEAKER LINE CONTROL

Speaker line control can easily be achieved by connecting the RM-616 speaker control terminals to an
Inter-M ECS-616 matrix unit.

- CHIME

Four tone pre-announcement chime, activated by push button CHIME switch.

- OUTPUT LEVEL METER

Ten segment LED bar graph on the front panel that indicates instantaneous signal output level of the
RM-616.

- MIC BROADCASTING

Easy to use, highly sensitive condenser type MIC for clear broadcasting.

- AUXILIARY SIGNAL INPUT

Auxiliary signal input for cassette deck or tuner makes the RM-616 an ideal remote piece of equipment
for broadcasting background music.

Operation

1. Switch the RM-616 on with the power switch. The power LED will illuminate.

2. If the announcement is to be broadcast to one of the sixteen loudspeaker zones, press the
corresponding channel switch. The selected channel switch LED will illuminate.

3. If the announcement is to be broadcast to all the sixteen loudspeaker zones, press the all call
switch. The all call switch LED will illuminate.

4. Press the chime switch for the pre-announcement chime, if required.

5. You can now use the CM-916 MIC for broadcasting across the system.

6. Adjust the volume to its required level using the relevant mic, chime or aux control.

7. When the announcement is finished, turn off all the channel switches (CH1-16) and the all call
switch to ensure that normal broadcasting can take place. The sixteen channel switch LEDs and the
all call switch LED will be extinguished.

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Front Panel

Front Panel

1. MIC INPUT JACK

The CM-916 MIC is connected to this input jack. Its input sensitivity is -60dB.

2. OUTPUT LEVEL METER

Indicates the signal output level between -18dB and +7dB.

3. SPEAKER CONTROL SWITCH

These switches select one of sixteen loudspeaker zones for the broadcasts.

4. SPEAKER ZONE LED

Visual indication of the selected loudspeaker zone.

5. POWER SWITCH (ON/OFF)

Switches ON/OFF the 24V DC power source.

6. AUX VOLUME

Turn to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume.

7. CHIME VOLUME

Turn to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume.

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8. MIC VOLUME

Turn to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume.

9. POWER LED

This LED will illuminate when the power switch is ON.

10. CHIME SWITCH LED

This LED will illuminate when the chime switch is pressed.

11. CHIME SWITCH

This switch, when pressed, will output a four tone pre-announcement chime to the selected
loudspeaker zones.

12. ALL CALL LED

Visual indication showing that all the sixteen loudspeaker zones are selected.

13. ALL CALL SWITCH

This switch, when pressed ON, selects all the sixteen loudspeaker zones for the broadcast.

14. TALK LED

Visual indication of the TALK ON switch.

15. TALK SWITCH

The TALK ON switch activates for the MIC (LED ON).

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1. Connector Section

1. SPEAKER CONTROL & COM TERMINALS

Connect these speaker control line terminals to the Remote 1 or Remote 2 inputs of the Inter-M ECS­616 matrix unit.

2. 24V DC POWER INPUT TERMINALS

Connect the 24V DC output of the Inter-M power distributor PD-659 to these terminals.

3. AUX INPUT TERMINALS

Connect the line output of a cassette deck, tuner or CD player to these terminals. The input sensitivity
of the AUX input is -20dB.

4. LINE OUTPUT TERMINALS

Connect the line output terminals to the remote input jack of the Inter-M emergency panel EP-616.

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Suggestions for Rack Installation

Suggestions for Rack Installation

1. Ensure that power is switched off before installation and before any wiring is connected to the
equipment.

2. Site the equipment in well ventilated places and avoid places of high humidity.

3. Whenever possible, fit Inter-M MIC model CM-916. If a Phantom powered MIC is to be used, we
recommend that it operates on +5V DC.

4. Please observe wiring polarity when connecting DC power to the equipment.

5. Before connecting to the RM-616 line out terminals, check and match the incoming wiring for HOT,
COLD & GND potential.

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Applications

Applications

※ The shape of outlets can be different according to country requirements.

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Block Diagram

Block Diagram

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Output Level 1.2V ±200mV, BAL

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

MIC -60dB/600Ω, BAL

AUX -20dB/10kΩ, UNBAL

Frequency Response (±3dB)

MIC 100Hz ~ 15kHz

AUX 80Hz ~ 18kHz

T.H.D

MIC Less than 0.5%

AUX Less than 0.3%

S/N

MIC Batter than 47dB

AUX Batter than 50dB

Speaker Control Terminal & Switch 16 CH

Operation Temperature -10°C ~ +40°C

Power Source 24V DC

Power Consumption 250mA

Weight (SET) 1.2kg/2.6lb (without MIC)

Dimensions (SET) 245(W)x60(H)x205(D)mm/9.6(W)x2.3(H)x8(D)in

* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

Specifications

MIC(CM-916) Specifications

1. Element : Back Electret Condenser

2. Polar Pattern : Uni-directional

3. Requency Response : 50Hz-16kHz

4. Sensitivity : -42dB ±3dB(0dB=1v/pa at 1kHz)

5. Output Impedance : 250Ω ±30%

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Service

Service

Procedures

Take steps to insure the problem is not related to operator error or other products within the system.
Information provided in the troubleshooting portion of this manual may help with this process. Once it is
certain that the problem is related to the product contact your warranty provider as described in the
warranty section of this manual.

Schematic

A Schematic is available by contacting your warranty provider.

Parts List

A Parts List is available by contacting your warranty provider.

Warranty

Warranty

Warranty terms and conditions vary by country and may not be the same for all products. Terms and
conditions of warranty for a given product may be determined first by locating the appropriate country
which the product was purchased in, then by locating the product type.

To obtain specific warranty information and available service locations contact Inter-M directly or the
authorized Inter-M Distributor for your specific country or region.

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NOTE

NOTE

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PX-0288

MADE IN KOREA

December 2007 9000002821 A

Inter-M, Ltd. (Korea) began operations in 1983.

Since then, Inter-M has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers
of professional audio and commercial sound electronics equipment in the world.

Inter-M has gained worldwide recognition for its own branded products,
as well as private label manufacturing of electronics sold under other names (OEM).

The company is no longer just a Korean company, but rather a global company
that is truly international in scope, with factories and offices in Korea and China,
and sales and marketing operations located in Japan, Europe, and the U.S.A.

With more than 850 employees around the globe,
Inter-M is well-poised for further growth and expansion.

Inter-M Americas, Inc.

13875 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703 USA
TEL : [phone], FAX : [phone]
Home Page : http://www.inter-m.net, E-mail : [e-mail]

Inter-M Corporation

Seoul OFFICE:653-5 BANGHAK-DONG, DOBONG-KU, SEOUL, KOREA
TEL : [phone]~8, FAX : [phone]
Home Page : http://www.inter-m.com, E-mail : [e-mail]