Toa ER-1206W User Manual

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SPLASH-PROOF MEGAPHONES ER-1203

ER-1206 ER-1206S ER-1206W

Thank you for purchasing TOA's Splash-Proof Megaphones. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

The ER-1203 is a 3 W splash-proof megaphone and the ER-1206 series is a 6 W megaphone. Both feature IPX5 water-jet-resistant designs. The ER-1206S offers a siren switch, and the ER-1206W is equipped with a whistle switch. The use of the supplied battery spacer permits the ER-1206 series to be operated on four AA batteries instead of six batteries normally required. Handle and mouthpiece with anti-bacteria treatment improve hygiene and safety during use.

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Water protection: IPX5

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section for correct and safe operation.

• Be sure to follow all the precautionary instructions in this section, which contain important warnings and/or cautions regarding safety.

• After reading, keep this manual handy for future reference.

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Cautions on Use Be sure to observe the following instructions. Failing to observe may cause hearing impairment.

· Reduce the volume to its lowest setting before use.

· Never use the megaphone in close proximity to a person's ear.

· Point the megaphone toward the ground when conducting operational tests.

• Make sure to observe the following handling precautions so that a fire or personal injury does not result from leakage or explosion of the battery.

· Do not short, disassemble, heat nor put the battery into a fire.

· Avoid using both new and old batteries together.

· Never charge batteries of the type which are not rechargeable.

· Do not solder a battery directly.

· Be sure to use the specified type of batteries.

· Note correct polarity (positive and negative orientation) when inserting a battery in the unit.

· Avoid locations exposed to the direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity when storing batteries.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.

CAUTION

Traceability Information for Europe (EMC directive 2004/108/EC)

Manufacturer:

TOA Corporation 7-2-1, Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Authorized representative:

TOA Electronics Europe GmbH Suederstrasse 282, 20537 Hamburg,Germany

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4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1. Speaker (outer horn)

2. Talk switch

Press to talk (power turns ON). Release to turn the power OFF.

3. Battery Cover

The battery compartment is built inside. Use care when opening and closing the battery cover.

4. Mouthpiece

Speak into the mouthpiece at a distance of about 1 cm. Anti-bacteria treated, the mouthpiece helps make such close contact during use hygienic and safe.

5. Signal tone switch (ER-1206S/W only) [ER-1206S]

A siren tone sounds when this switch is pressed, and stops when pressed again.

[ER-1206W]

A whistle tone sounds while this switch is pressed, and stops when released.

Note: Output volume is fixed, and cannot be

adjusted with the volume control.

6. Volume control

Rotate right to increase output volume.

7. Handle

The handle with anti-bacteria treatment improve hygiene and safety during use.

8. Strap

Use this strap to carry the unit. (Length: approx. 60 cm)

9. Battery case

Houses AA batteries of 4 pieces for the ER-1203 or 6 pieces (4 pieces when the battery spacer is used) for the ER-1206 series.

Note: The battery spacer is installed in the

handle (7) by the factory.

• The ER-1203/1206/1206S/1206W megaphones are waterproof to IPX5 standard that permits the use of megaphones in an environment where rain or water may be splashed. Never use them in water or in heavy rain, nor souse water over them as doing so may cause unit failure.

• Immediately contact your TOA dealer if the following irregularities should occur. To avoid unit failure, make no further attempt to use the unit in these conditions.

· Smoke coming from the unit or a strange smell detected.

· Water or other foreign objects get inside the unit.

· No sound heard (after checking to be sure that the batteries are loaded in correct orientation, and

satisfactorily charged).

• Avoid storing the unit in humid or dusty locations, in locations exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters, or exposed to sooty smoke, as these conditions may result in unit failure.

• When batteries are left installed in the megaphone for extended periods of time, be sure to check them periodically for charge and leakage.

• Do not use the unit for extended periods of time with a distorted sound output. This could cause the inner parts to become hot and possibly result in unit failure.

• Noise may be produced when a mobile phone is used near the unit. However, this is not a failure. Use the mobile phone as far as possible from the unit.

• Use a tightly wrung-out damp cloth to clean the unit. If the unit becomes extremely dirty, use a cloth moistened in a neutral detergent and tightly wrung-out. Never use volatile liquids such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the unit, as these may deform or discolor its case.

3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Volume high

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5. REPLACING THE BATTERIES

Step 3. After confirming the correct battery polarity,

close the battery case cover. Ensure that the cover is securely locked in place with the lock knob.

Step 2. Open the battery case cover, then insert AA

batteries. To open the cover, unlock the battery case's lock knob. Four batteries are required for the ER-1203, and six batteries for the ER-1206 series.

Step 1. Open the battery cover to remove the

battery case from the handle. To release the battery cover lock, press the lock tab in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Note

If the megaphone is at all wet, be sure to dry it thoroughly before opening the battery cover to replace the batteries.

5.1. Using the battery spacer (ER-1206 series only)

The ER-1206 series can operate on four AA batteries instead of 6 batteries with the additional use of the supplied battery spacer. Insert the battery spacer into the battery chamber inside the case as shown below, then insert the four batteries into the remaining two chambers according to the battery polarity diagram attached to the case.

Step 4. Replace the battery case in the handle and

close the battery cover. Take care about the correct orientation of the battery case. To close the battery cover, push the battery cover and slide the lock tab in the direction of the arrow.

Note: Battery life when operated on 4 batteries is

shorter than when operated on 6 batteries. The volume when operated on 4 batteries is also lower than when operated on 6 batteries. Therefore, adjust the volume to an appropriate output with the volume control.

CAUTION

When changing 4-battery operation to 6-battery operation, use all new batteries. Using both new and old batteries together may cause leakage or explosion of the battery, resulting in a fire or personal injury.

Battery orientation is not the same for all batteries. Insert the batteries as shown below noting correct polarity (positive and negative orientation).

Battery cover

Batter cover

Lock tab

Push

Handle

Remove

Battery case

AA battery

Battery case

Battery cover

Handle

Push the battery case and slide the lock tab.

Lock tab

Insert the battery case with this slot faced inside.

Battery spacer (supplied)

Note

Be sure to insert the battery spacer into this designated position.

ER-1206 series only

Unlock

Lock knob

Battery case

Open

Cover

Lock knob

Polarity diagram

Cover

Battery case

Cover

Polarity diagram

Battery case

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6. HOW TO USE

Step 1. Using the volume control, adjust the volume

to an appropriate level that does not generate feedback when holding down the talk switch.

Howling is more likely to occur when using the megaphone indoors and other spaces with significant echo. Particularly when the batteries are new, it may be impossible to adjust the volume to maximum without causing howling. In such cases, set the volume to about mid-level.

Step 2. Speak into the mouthpiece at a distance of

about 1 cm.

Notes

• Speaking too far from the mouthpiece or in

too soft voice may result in insufficient volume.

• Moisture droplets collecting in the hole on

the mouthpiece may cause noticeably insufficient volume. Wipe the droplets away with a cloth or other material and allow the area to dry sufficiently before resuming use.

8. SPECIFICATIONS

• Accessories

Battery spacer

(ER-1206 series only) ................ 1

Handle cap ................................. 1

• Optional products

Wall mounting bracket: SP-1100

With use of the supplied battery spacer

Battery life estimates assume 30 minutes of continuous use per day.

Audible range estimates assume use on a relatively quiet street using new batteries and will vary depending on remaining battery capacity, surrounding noise, wind direction, obstacles and other environmental conditions.

Notes

• No accessory batteries are supplied.

• The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.

Model No. ER-1203 ER-1206 ER-1206S ER-1206W Output Rated 3 W, Max. 4 W Rated 6 W, Max. 10 W (with use of AA (R6P) battery x 6) Power Source

AA (R6P) battery x 4 (6 V DC) AA (R6P) battery x 6 (9 V DC) or AA (R6P) battery x 4*1(6 V DC)

Signal

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Siren Whistle

Battery Life*

Voice: 8 hours [With use of AA (R6P) battery x 6]

(approx.) Voice: 8 hours Voice: 8 hours, Signal: 20 minutes

[With use of AA (R6P) battery x 4]

Voice: 5 hours Voice: 5 hours, Signal:10 minutes

Audible Range

*3 (approx.)

Voice: 125 m Voice: 250 m Voice: 250 m, Signal: 315 m Magnetic Circuit Neodymium magnet, inner magnet type Diaphragm Polyimide film (voice coil, bobbin) Anti-bacteria Treatment

Mouth and handle Water protection IPX5 Operating Temperature

–10 to +40°C

Finish Horn ASA resin, ASA resin, ASA resin, ASA resin,

clear dark gray clear dark gray clear red clear dark gray

Others ASA resin, dark gray ASA resin, dark gray ASA resin, red ASA resin, yellow

Dimensions

137 (w) x 257.8 (h) x 210 (d) mm

154 (w) x 266 (h) x 250 (d) mm

Weight

(without batteries)

610 g 660 g 680 g

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CAUTION

• Before pressing the talk switch, fully turn down

the volume.

• Point the megaphone toward the ground when

conducting operational tests.

7. USING THE HANDLE CAP

There is no problem in general use. But if high impact is applied to the battery cover, it may open, causing the battery case to drop. When moving around hard with the megaphone in hand, be sure to install the supplied handle cap as shown below.

533-03-027-3H

[When the handle cap is installed]

2. Install the handle cap.

Handle cap (accessory)

3. Install the handle cap so that its projection can securely fit into

the battery cover's slot.

1. Run the string.

Handle cap (accessory)