Toa ME-160 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MONITOR SPEAKER ME-160

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 2

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................ 4

3. FEATURES ................................................ 4

4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ..................... 4

5. NOMENCLATURE AND DIMENSIONS .... 5

6. MOUNTING THE SPEAKER

6.1. Mounting Examples ............................. 6

7. CONNECTIONS .......................................... 8

8. FRONT GRILLE ATTACHMENT
AND DETACHMENT

8.1. Detachment .......................................... 9

8.2. Attachment ........................................... 9

9. CHARACTERISTIC DIAGRAM ................ 10

10. SPECIFICATIONS .................................... 10

Optional products ...................................... 10

ME-160 (A)

ME-160 (B)

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The ME-160 comes in a set of 2 speakers, types A and B.

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• 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.

Safety Symbol and Message Conventions

Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property
damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your product, read this manual first and
understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result in death or serious personal injury.

WARNING

• Avoid installing or mounting the unit in unstable locations, such as on a rickety table or a slanted surface.
Doing so may result in the unit falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

• Install the unit only in a location that can structurally support the weight of the unit and the mounting bracket.
Doing otherwise may result in the unit falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

• Be sure that at least two persons are available to install the unit safe and secure. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury.

• Do not use other methods than specified to mount the bracket. Extreme force is applied to the unit and the
unit could fall off, possibly resulting in personal injuries.

• Use nuts and bolts that are appropriate for the ceiling's or wall's structure and composition. Failure to do so
may cause the unit to fall, resulting in material damage and possible personal injury.

• Tighten each screw securely. Ensure that the unit has no loose joints after installation to prevent accidents
that could result in personal injury.

• Use the specified speaker holder in combination. Doing otherwise may cause the unit or component to fall
off, resulting in personal injury.

• Do not mount the unit in locations exposed to constant vibration. The mounting bracket can be damaged by
excessive vibration, potentially causing the unit to fall, which could result in personal injury.

• Do not damage the speaker cable nor run it near heaters. In addition, never place heavy objects - including
the unit itself - on the speaker cable, as doing so may result in fire.

• Do not insert nor drop metallic objects or flammable materials in the front bass-reflex port, as this may result
in fire.

• Should the following irregularity be found during use, immediately stop operating the unit and contact your
nearest TOA dealer. Further attempt to use under this condition may cause fire or electric shock.

· If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming from the unit

· If no tone sounds

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

CAUTION

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit as this may cause it to fall or break which may result in personal
injury and/or property damage. In addition, the object itself may fall off and cause injury and/or damage.

• Do not operate the unit for an extended period of time with the sound distorting. This is an indication of a
malfunction, which in turn can cause heat to generate and result in a fire.

• Do not stand or sit on, nor hang down from the unit as this may cause it to fall down or drop, resulting in
personal injury and/or property damage.

• Have the unit checked periodically by the shop from where it was purchased. Failure to do so may result in
corrosion or damage to the unit or its mounting bracket that could cause the unit to fall, possibly causing
personal injury.