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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AMPLIFIER

REMOTE MICROPHONE

REMOTE MICROPHONE EXTENSION

VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD

SURVEILLANCE BOARD

VM-2120 (120 W) VM-2240 (240 W)

RM-200M

RM-210

EV-200M

SV-200MA

VM-2120

RM-200M

Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................... 4

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................... 6

3. FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 6

4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 7

5. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 7

6. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

6.1. System Management Amplifier VM-2120/-2240 ............................................... 8

6.2. Remote Microphone RM-200M ....................................................................... 12

6.3. Remote Microphone Extension RM-210 ......................................................... 13

7. SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

7.1. Remote Microphone/VM Amplifier Configuration

(The Number of Connected Units) .................................................................... 14

7.2. Remote Microphone Operation Panel Function ............................................... 14

7.3. Connection between Remote Microphone and VM Amplifier .......................... 15

7.4. Power Supply from the VM Amplifier to Remote Microphone .......................... 16

8. EMERGENCY ("ALERT" AND "EVACUATION") BROADCAST

8.1. Emergency Broadcast Equipment .................................................................. 17

8.2. Keys/Indicators Used for Emergency Broadcast ............................................ 17

8.3. Emergency Broadcast Operation (Typical Example) ...................................... 18

8.4. Emergency Broadcast Sequence ................................................................... 20

9. BROADCAST OPERATION AT THE AMPLIFIER

9.1. Microphone Announcements (When Operated by Control Input) .................... 21

9.2. Background Music Broadcast .......................................................................... 21

10. REMOTE MICROPHONE GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCAST

10.1. Operation and Display Sections ..................................................................... 22

10.2. Broadcast Operation ...................................................................................... 23

11. GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCAST PRIORITY

11.1. Broadcast Source-to-Priority Relationship ..................................................... 26

11.2. Broadcast Priority between Equipment with the Equal Priority Level

11.2.1. Priority mode between equipment with the equal priority level .......... 27

11.2.2. Priority function when 2 broadcasts

with the equal priority level are simultaneously made ....................... 28

11.3. Priority Function during BGM Broadcast ........................................................ 28

12. CHIME FUNCTION

12.1. Available Chime Tone Types

12.1.1. Five different chime tones .................................................................. 29

12.1.2. Four built-in chimes ............................................................................ 29

12.1.3. Pre-recorded chime ........................................................................... 29

12.2. How the Chime Tone Is Used

12.2.1. Chime tone for Inputs 1 – 3 ................................................................ 29

12.2.2. Telephone paging chime tone ............................................................ 29

12.2.3. Independent chime activation (remote control) .................................. 30

13. CHOKE COIL INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 31

14. INPUT TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION AND ITS BOARD MODIFICATION

............................................................................ 31

15. MOUNTING AN OPTIONAL EV-200M VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD

................................................ 31

AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION

OPERATIONS

EQUIPMENT OUTLINES

16. MOUNTING AN OPTIONAL SV-200MA SURVEILLANCE BOARD

.............................................................. 31

17. RACK MOUNTING .............................................................................................. 32

18. AMPLIFIER INPUT CONNECTION

18.1. Two Amplifiers Stack-Connection .................................................................. 32

18.2. Microphone Connection to the VM Amplifier .................................................. 32

18.3. Telephone Paging Input Connections ............................................................ 33

19. EXTERNAL ATTENUATOR CONTROL WIRING

19.1. 4-Wire System Connection ............................................................................ 34

19.2. 3-Wire System Connection ............................................................................ 35

20. CHANGING THE SPEAKER LINE VOLTAGE ................................................ 35

21. CONTROL I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS ................................................... 36

22. SURVEILLANCE I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS ........................................ 38

23. FUNCTION SWITCH OPERATION

23.1. VM Amplifier's Rear Panel-Mounted Function Switches ................................ 39

23.2. VM Amplifier's Internal Function Switches ..................................................... 40

23.3. Remote Microphone's Function Switches ...................................................... 40

24. BROADCAST GROUP/ZONE SETTING

24.1. Routing Assignment

24.1.1. Zone-to-Group assignment ................................................................ 41

24.1.2. Control input/Telephone paging-to-Group assignment ...................... 41

24.1.3. Recorded Message-to-Group assignment ......................................... 42

24.2. Operating Keys .............................................................................................. 42

24.3. Zone-to-Group Assignment Operation ........................................................... 43

24.4. Control Input/Telephone Paging-to-Group Assignment Operation ................ 46

24.5. Recorded Message-to-Group Assignment Operation .................................... 48

25. LINKAGE BETWEEN REMOTE MICROPHONE AND ITS EXTENSION

........................................................................................ 49

26. NAME LABEL PREPARATION

26.1. Amplifier's Label Preparation ......................................................................... 50

26.2. Remote Microphone's Label Preparation

26.2.1. Name label type and usable paper .................................................... 50

26.2.2. Preparing the name label ................................................................... 50

26.2.3. Inserting the name label ..................................................................... 50

27. COMPACTFLASH (CF) CARD RECORDING

27.1. Recording ....................................................................................................... 53

27.2. Message Program/Sentence Composition Example ..................................... 53

27.3. Message Program Example ........................................................................... 54

28. BLOCK DIAGRAM .............................................................................................. 55

29. SPECIFICATIONS

System Management Amplifier VM-2120/-2240 ..................................................... 56

Remote Microphone RM-200M ............................................................................... 59

Remote Microphone Extension RM-210 ................................................................. 59

Voice Announcement Board EV-200M ................................................................... 60

Surveillance Board SV-200MA ................................................................................ 60

MISCELLANEOUS

REMOTE MICROPHONE INSTALLATION

SETTINGS

AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS

When Installing the Unit

[Applicable to all models]

• Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment where it may be splashed by water or other liquids, as doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

• Use the unit only with the voltage specified on the unit. Using a voltage higher than that which is specified may result in fire or electric shock.

• 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.

[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240]

• Do not cut, kink, otherwise damage nor modify the power supply cord. In addition, avoid using the power cord in close proximity to heaters, and never place heavy objects – including the unit itself – on the power cord, as doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

• The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and the plug (disconnecting device) shall be easily accessible.

[Applicable to the RM-200M/-210]

• 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.

• 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.

When the Unit is in Use

[Applicable to all models]

• To prevent a fire or electric shock, never open nor remove the unit case as there are high voltage components inside the unit. Refer all servicing to your nearest TOA dealer.

• Do not place cups, bowls, or other containers of liquid or metallic objects on top of the unit. If they accidentally spill into the unit, this may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not insert metallic objects such as pointed objects and coins, or flammable materials in the unit's openings, as this may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not touch a plug during thunder and lightning, as this may result in electric shock.

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use.

• Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are included.

• We also recommend you keep this instruction 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.

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

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240]

• Should the following irregularity be found during use, immediately switch off the power, disconnect the power supply plug from the AC outlet and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Make no further attempt to operate the unit in this condition as this may cause fire or electric shock.

· If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming

from the unit.

· If water or any metallic object gets into the unit

· If the unit falls, or the unit case breaks

· If the power supply cord is damaged (exposure of

the core, disconnection, etc.)

· If it is malfunctioning (no tone sounds.)

• When replacing the fuse, be sure to use the supplied one. Using any other fuse than supplied may cause fire or electric shock.

When Installing the Unit

[Applicable to all models]

• Avoid installing the unit in humid or dusty locations, in locations exposed to the direct sunlight, near the heaters, or in locations generating sooty smoke or steam as doing otherwise may result in fire or electric shock.

[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240]

• Never plug in nor remove the power supply plug with wet hands, as doing so may cause electric shock.

• When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure to grasp the power supply plug; never pull on the cord itself. Operating the unit with a damaged power supply cord may cause a fire or electric shock.

• When moving the unit, be sure to remove its power supply cord from the wall outlet. Moving the unit with the power cord connected to the outlet may cause damage to the power cord, resulting in fire or electric shock. When removing the power cord, be sure to hold its plug to pull.

• Do not block the ventilation slots in the unit's cover. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside the unit and result in fire.

• To avoid electric shocks, be sure to unplug the unit's power supply cord when connecting speakers.

When the Unit is in Use

[Applicable to all models]

• 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.

[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240]

• Make sure that the volume control is set to minimum position before power is switched on. Loud noise produced at high volume when power is switched on can impair hearing.

• 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.

• Contact your TOA dealer as to the cleaning. If dust is allowed to accumulate in the unit over a long period of time, a fire or damage to the unit may result.

• If dust accumulates on the power supply plug or in the wall AC outlet, a fire may result. Clean it periodically. In addition, insert the plug in the wall outlet securely.

• Switch off the power, and unplug the power supply plug from the AC outlet for safety purposes when cleaning or leaving the unit unused for 10 days or more. Doing otherwise may cause a fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240]

An all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building.

[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240 and RM-200M]

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and the plug (disconnecting device) shall be easily accessible.

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

[System Management Amplifier VM-2120/VM-2240]

Featuring outstanding audio performance, the TOA System Management Amplifier VM-2120/-2240 satisfies the growing need for reliable and efficient communications for various applications, especially for mediumsized facilities including office building, factories, hospitals, and transportation terminals.

The VM-2120 (120 W) and VM-2240 (240 W) are multifunctional amplifiers that can be mounted in an EIAStandard equipment rack (3-unit size). Both units come with 4 audio inputs including the background music input, and the speaker output section which has an internal attenuator and 5-zone selector. They permit not only general-purpose broadcast, but also Emergency Broadcast based on the EN60849 Standard which gives pre-recorded voice instructions*1in the emergency situation. Broadcast can be made from an optional RM200M Remote Microphone as well as from the amplifier, and can be remotely controlled from external equipment. In addition, both amplifiers feature the surveillance function*2which automatically checks the system for failures.

*1An optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board is required. *2An optional SV-200MA Surveillance Board is required.

[Remote Microphone RM-200M]

The RM-200M is a dedicated unit for both the VM-2120 and VM-2240, and permits Emergency Broadcast as well as general-purpose broadcast.

[Remote Microphone Extension RM-210]

The RM-210 is an extension unit for the RM-200M's key operating section.

3. FEATURES

• Broadcasts of up to 480 W can be made to up to 10 zones individually or simultaneously. (when 2 VM-2240's are used).

• Permits monitoring of individual speaker line or power amplifier failures for status indication. (Requires the optional SV-200MA Surveillance Board.)

• Reproduces 5 general-purpose messages, 1 chime tone, and 2 emergency messages. (Recordable as you like using the optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board)

• Four different built-in chimes and prerecorded chime tones (by the EV-200M) can be selected to attract attention to broadcasts.

• Backup battery maintains operation during power failures.

• Emergency broadcast based on the EN60849 Standard provides prerecorded voice instructions in the emergency situation.

• Emergency broadcast bypasses both the amplifier volume control and the external attenuator, making sure that the broadcast is heard throughout all zones.

• Features following broadcast priority levels: the highest level for Emergency broadcasts and 4 levels for general-purpose broadcasts.

• Speaker lines for 100 V line applications (standard) or for 50 V or 70 V line applications (enabled by changing the unit's internal wiring).

• Up to 4 remote microphones can be connected, and their total connection cables can be extended to 800 m. (RM-200M/-210)

• Speaker zones can be programmed into up to 5 groups for group broadcast. (The remote microphone can broadcast to the Groups 1 and 2 out of the 5 groups.)

• Clear, distortion-free announcements owing to the internal compressor circuitry. (RM-200M/-210)

4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

[VM-2120/VM-2240 and RM-200M/RM-210]

To clean, be sure to first switch off the power supply to the unit, then wipe with a dry cloth. When the unit gets very dirty, use a cloth damped in a neutral cleanser. Never use benzene, thinner or chemically-treated cleaning cloth because such volatile liquids could deform or discolor the unit.

[VM-2120/VM-2240]

• When the EV-200M is mounted, never move the unit from one place to another with the Flash Card inserted

because the EV-200M or the CompactFlash card may fail.

• Avoid inserting or withdrawing the CompactFlash card while the unit is alive.

5. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

[VM-2120/VM-2240 and RM-200M/RM-210]

• Do not install the unit in locations exposed to the direct sunlight or heaters, as the unit could be deformed or

discolored.

• Avoid installing or storing the unit in dusty or humid locations, as doing otherwise could cause the unit's

failure.

• Keep the unit as far away as possible from a fluorescent lamp, digital equipment, PC or other equipment

which generate high frequency noise.

[VM-2120/VM-2240]

• Do not block the ventilation slots on the upper, right and left, and rear sides to allow inside heat radiation.

• Keep at least 50 mm space from the unit's right and left sides for heat radiation.

• Never connect the AC power cord to any other line voltage than that specifically designated.

• To avoid oscillation, keep the input cable away from the output cable. Particular care must be exercised when mounting the unit in an equipment rack.

• In some installations, a ground loop is formed and hum noise may be generated. In such cases, connecting the rear-mounted signal earth terminal to the body of connected equipment (BGM sound source, expansion amplifier, etc.) may reduce it.

• Never connect two amplifier outputs in parallel under any circumstances.

•

When such work as mounting optional boards or setting switches needs to open the amplifier's top cover, leave it to a qualified service technician.

•

In the case above, be sure to switch the power off before the work.

•

A warning that TERMINALS marked with the symbol are HAZARDOUS LIVE and that the external wiring connected to these TERMINALS requires installation by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or the use of ready-made leads or cords.

Caution

Amplifier

(VM-2120/-2240)

At least 50 mm

6. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

6.1. System Management Amplifier VM-2120/-2240

[Front]

1. Power switch [POWER]

Turns on and off the power. Press continuously for 0.3 second or more to turn off the power.

2. Power indicator

Lights when the power is turned on, and is extinguished when turned off.

3. Treble control [TREBLE]

Adjusts the level of high frequency sound from Inputs 1 – 3 and the BGM Input. Turn clockwise to accentuate the high frequency output and counterclockwise to attenuate it. The center click position indicates a flat frequency response.

4. Bass control [BASS]

Adjusts the level of low frequency sound from Inputs 1 – 3 and the BGM Input. Turn clockwise to accentuate the low frequency output and counterclockwise to attenuate it. The center click position indicates a flat frequency response.

5. Input volume control [INPUT 1 – 3, BGM]

Adjusts the sound volume for Inputs 1 – 3 and the BGM Input.

6. Master volume control [MASTER]

Adjusts the mixed sound volume for Inputs 1 – 3 and the BGM Input.

7. Reset key

Press this recessed key with a pointed object to reset the unit's internal computer if the unit malfunctions, key inputs are not accepted or other troubles occur. Note that other preset parameters are not reset. This key is also used in combination with other keys to enter the setting mode.

8. Zone indicator

Lights to indicate the broadcast zone (Zones 1 –

5) selected with the Zone Selector key.

Flashes to show the speaker zone which is being inspected or has failed when the surveillance function operates. (See p. 11 No. 41.)

9. Zone selector key

Selects the desired broadcast zone.

10. Zone volume control [ZONE 1 – 5]

Adjusts the broadcast volume for Zones 1 – 5 in 6 steps: 0 dB (Max. position), –3 dB, –6 dB, –10 dB, –15 dB, and –20 dB (Min. position).

11. Name label

Used for indicating the name of each input and zone. (The blank labels are supplied with the unit.)

12. All-zone broadcast indicator

Lights when the All-Zone Broadcast is made.

13. All-zone broadcast key [ALL]

Press this key when making the All-Zone Broadcast.

14. Emergency indicator [EMERGENCY]

Lights when the unit is in Emergency mode. (See p. 20.)

15. Failure indicator [FAULT]

Lights when communications with the remote microphone or expansion amplifier are not correctly performed, the Voice Announcement board malfunctions, or speaker line failure (short circuit, ground fault, or disconnection) occurs. Failure information is transmitted from the rear panel-mounted control input and output connector [CONTROL I/O] (No. 30).

16. Level meter

Indicates the power amplifier's output level, reaching "0 dB" at rated output (100 V). In general use, broadcast volume should be set below the point where the red indicator (0 dB) begins to light.

The VM-2120 is shown in the figure. The VM-2240 is the same in both appearance and function.

13 14

[Rear]

17. Audio input terminal [INPUT 1, 2, 3]

The input level can be switched between MIC (–60 dB*1, 600 Ω) and LINE (–10 dB*1, 600 Ω) using the rear panel-mounted function switch [SETTINGS] (No. 29). Each terminal is electronically balanced*2, and has a combined XLR (female) connector and phone jack. In addition, Input 1 features a DIN connector for connection of an optional Paging Microphone VR-1001B or PM-660D.

18. BGM input jack [BGM INPUT 1, 2]

An RCA pin jack with –20 dB*1, 10 kΩ, monaural. Connect the background music source to this jack.

19. BGM input volume control

Adjusts the broadcast volume for each BGM input. The volume increases as the control is turned clockwise.

20. Line output jack [LINE OUT]

An RCA pin jack with 0 dB*

, 10 kΩ. Outputs the

signal before the master volume control. Connect this jack to the line input of other equipment.

21. Recording output jack [REC OUT]

An RCA pin jack with 0 dB*

, 10 kΩ. This jack is

connected in parallel to the line output [LINE OUT]. Connect a cassette deck, etc. when recording the broadcast contents.

22. Preamplifier output jack [PRE OUT]

An RCA pin jack with 0 dB*

, 10 kΩ. Outputs the

signal after the master volume control. Connect this jack to other power amplifier.

23. Power amplifier input jack [POWER AMP IN]

An RCA pin jack with 0 dB*

, 10 kΩ. Connect a

preamplifier or other external equipment. By inserting a pin plug into this jack, the sound source can be switched over to the external equipment.

24. Link connector [LINK]

An RJ45 female connector. Links another VM (VM-2120/-2240) amplifier*

or optional RM200M Remote Microphone units (up to 4 units per system). Features electronically balanced*

input to accept audio signals from the RM-200M. When 2 VM amplifiers are stack-connected, connect the master unit's "PRE OUT" (No. 22) to the sub-unit's "POWER AMP IN" (No. 23) as well as the LINK-to-LINK connection between both units.

25. Remote microphone input volume control [RM]

Adjusts the broadcast volume for the connected remote microphone.

26. Chime volume control [CHIME]

Adjusts the broadcast volume for the unit's builtin chime.

27. Telephone paging volume control

Adjusts the broadcast volume for the Telephone Paging Input.

28. External connection terminal [TEL PAGING, CTRL IN 1, 2, 3, 24 V OUT]

A push-in terminal block. This terminal block features the following connection sections.

(1) Telephone paging input [TEL PAGING]

Voice sound: Electronically-balanced input*

with shield terminal, –10 dB*1, 10 kΩ. Control: No-voltage make contact input, open

voltage: 30 V DC, short-circuit current: under 0.1 A

The figure above shows the 230 V AC versions of the VM-2120 and VM-2240. The 120 V AC versions are the same in both appearance and function except the rating indications of the AC inlet (No. 33) and fuse holder (No. 34).

32 20

SV-200MA

EV-200M

Usable connectors and plugs

2123

2627

• XLR type male connector

• Phone plug

Sleeve: Ground

Pin 1: Ground

Pin 3: Cold

Pin 2: Hot

Ring: Cold

Tip: Hot

(2) Control input for broadcast activation

[CTRL IN 1, 2, 3] 3 no-voltage make contact inputs, open voltage:

3.3 V DC, short-circuit current: under 1 mA

(3) 24 V DC Power output [24 V OUT]

Supplies the 24 V DC/0.1 A power to an optional Amplifier Control Unit RU-2001/-2002.

29. Function switch [SETTINGS]

An 8-bit DIP switch and selects

(1) Phantom power on-off for each input 1 – 3

(2) Telephone paging chime on-off

(3) 5 different types of chime tones [2-tone chime/4-

tone chime (Up)/Single-tone chime/4-tone chime (Up & Down), and Pre-recorded chime*

], or

chime-off

(4) MIC/LINE gain for inputs 1 – 3

Refer to page 39 "FUNCTION SWITCH OPERATION" for operation of the function switch.

30. Control input and output connector [CONTROL I/O]

A 25-pin, female D-sub connector.

(1) External control input

The following functions can be activated from external equipment.

• Message for an optional Voice Announcement

Board

• Chime

• Power

• Emergency Broadcast

• Unit's broadcast cutoff

(2) Status output

When the unit is placed in the following status, the corresponding output is at make.

• Irregularity of communications with the Remote

Microphone and an expansion amplifier.

• AC power ON

• DC power ON

• Irregularity of the sound source of the Voice

Announcement Board.

• Failure (FAULT) indication on

• Power switch on

31. Attenuator control, external speaker input, speaker output connector [ATTENUATOR CONTROL, EXTERNAL SP INPUT, DIRECT OUT, ZONE 1 – 5]

A dedicated, 16-pin plug-in screw connector and has the following input and outputs.

(1) External attenuator control output

[ATTENUATOR CONTROL] An output terminal for bypassing the external attenuator.

(2) External speaker line Input

[EXTERNAL SP INPUT] Accepts the signal from the external amplifier's speaker line. When the unit's broadcast cutoff input terminal of the Control Input and Output Connector (No. 30) is activated by an emergency equipment, the unit's power amplifier output is cut off, allowing the external signal to go through to the speakers in all zones.

(3) Direct speaker line output [DIRECT OUT]

Outputs the signal directly from the power amplifier transformer output.*

The volume level is the same as that which can be provided when the Zone Volume Control (No. 10) is set to the maximum position.

(4) Speaker output [SP OUT, ZONE 1 – 5]

Connects to the speaker lines. This output is of 100 V line type, but can be converted to the 50 V or 70 V line type by internal connection change.

32. 24 V DC power input

Connect the backup battery (maximum 24 V DC/7.5 A for VM-2120, 15 A for VM-2240) to this terminal.

33. AC inlet [AC mains]

Connect the supplied power cord to this inlet.

34. Fuse holder

The following miniature fuses (20 mm type) are used.

• 6.3 A

For VM-2120 (120 V AC version)

• 8 A

For VM-2240 (120 V AC version)

• T2.5 A of time lag type

For VM-2120 (230 V AC version)

• T3.15 A of time lag type

For VM-2240 (230 V AC version)

Note: When the fuse is blown off, first remove

the cause, then replace with the correct type specified on the unit.

35. Signal earth terminal

Note this terminal is not a safety earth. When there is hum noise, connecting this terminal to the body of connected equipment (BGM sound source, expansion amplifier, etc.) may reduce it.

0 dB = 1 V

Can be transformer-balanced with the addition of an optional IT-450 input transformer.

Both the VM-2120 and the VM-2240 can also be combined.

The chime sound source must be prerecorded into a CF (CompactFlash) card to be inserted into the optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board. (See p. 11.)

Output signal source is switched to the EXTERNAL SP INPUT if the unit's broadcast cutoff is activated. See No. 31 (2).

36. Voice Announcement board volume control

Adjusts the volume for the Voice Announcement Board.

37. Eject button

Press this button to eject the CompactFlash* (CF) Card.

* Trademark of SanDisk Corporation

38. CF card slot [COMPACTFLASH CARD]

Insert the CF Card, the Pre-recorded chime and message source, into this slot.

Note: Withdrawing the CF card during Message

Broadcast will terminate the broadcast without completion.

39. CPU status indicator [CPU RUN]

Indicates the EV-200M Board's operation status. Normal operation: Flashes. Abnormal operation: Steadily on. No operation: Extinguished.

40. Card access indicator [ACCESS]

Flashes when the unit is accessing the CF Card, and is steadily on when a failure occurs.

41. Surveillance input and output connector [SURVEILLANCE I/O]

A 25-pin, female D-sub connector.

• Features an input to activate the Surveillance

(failure detection) function, and an output to indicate the result of failure detection.

• Monitors failures of operations of the unit's

power amplifier section, and ground fault of the speaker line, then outputs the result of monitor lighting the Failure Indicator [FAULT] (No. 15).

• The Surveillance function for the speaker line is

performed by suspending a broadcast only when the unit is activated from external equipment or the board's internal timer. In this

case, the indicators of all zones flash to indicate the broadcast is in pause. When the speaker line short is determined, the Failure Indicator [FAULT] (No. 15) lights and at the same time, the corresponding zone indicator flashes.

42. Speaker line impedance setting key [SET]

Measures and sets each speaker line reference impedance value. (reference value for surveillance criteria)

43. Line check key [CHECK]

Checks each speaker line impedance for the line failure detection.

[Voice Announcement Board EV-200M]

The following functions No. 36 through No. 40 are used when an optional EV-200M Board is mounted in the unit.

[Surveillance Board SV-200MA]

The following functions No. 41 through No. 43 are used when an optional SV-200MA Board is mounted in the unit.

42 43

6.2. Remote Microphone RM-200M

[Top]

1. Gooseneck microphone

A unidirectional microphone.

2. Name label

Insert the label (not thicker than 0.2 mm) indicating the name of each panel control and indicator. (See p. 50 "NAME LABEL PREPARATION.")

3. Power indicator (POWER)

Lights green when the power is supplied to the unit.

4. Failure indicator (FAULT)

Lights yellow when the VM (VM-2120/-2240) amplifier's front panel-mounted failure indicator lights. Flashes yellow when a communications failure occurs between the unit and the VM amplifier.

5. Emergency indicator (EMERGENCY)

Lights red when the VM amplifier is in Emergency mode. (See p. 20.)

6. Emergency broadcast switch (EMERGENCY)

Press this switch after opening the security cover when making the Emergency Broadcast.

7. Groups 1&2 indicator (GROUP 1, 2)

Lights green when the corresponding group is selected with the key.

8. Groups 1&2 broadcast key (GROUP 1, 2)

Press this key to make the Group Broadcast (Broadcast to preprogrammed multiple zones). (See p. 41 "BROADCAST GROUP/ZONE SETTING.")

9. All-zone indicator (ALL-ZONE)

Lights green when the All-Zone Broadcast is selected with the key.

10. All-zone broadcast key (ALL-ZONE)

Press this key to make the All-Zone Broadcast.

11. Zone selector key (ZONE 1 – 5)

Selects the desired broadcast zones (Zones 1 – 5).

12. Zone indicator (ZONE 1 – 5)

Lights green when the corresponding broadcast zone (Zones 1 – 5) is selected.

13. Message (MESSAGE 1 – 5)/zone (ZONE 6 –

10) selector key

(1) When only a single VM-2120 or VM-2240

amplifier is connected Selects broadcast messages 1 – 5 pre-recorded on the optional Voice Announcement Board EV200M.

(2) When two VM-2120 or VM-2240 amplifiers are

connected Selects broadcast zones 6 – 10.

14. Message (MESSAGE 1 – 5)/zone (ZONE 6 –

10) indicator

Lights green when the corresponding Message (Zone) Selector Key is pressed.

15. Busy indicator (BUSY)

Flashes orange or green when other connected sound source unit is in use.

Orange: The RM-200M cannot operate. Green: The RM-200M can interrupt the busy

unit.

16. In-use indicator (IN-USE)

Lights green when the RM-200M is in use.

17. Talk key (TALK)

Either of the following two operating methods can be selected. (See p.40 "Remote Microphone's Function Switches.")

(1) Press-to-talk system

Announcements can be made from the microphone while the key is pressed, and are terminated when released.

(2) Talk lock system

One-touch depression locks the key and permits announcements to be made from the microphone. Press the key again to terminate the announcement.

Note

In the Emergency Broadcast, the Talk key operates in the "press-to-talk" system even if set to the "Talk lock system."

161517

[Rear] [Right Side]

18. DC power input jack [DC POWER IN]

• A jack with non-polarity. Connect the 24-V DC

power (AC adapter). (See the specifications on p. 59.)

• The VM amplifier can supply the power to only

a single Remote Microphone. (Line resistance: within 40 Ω/one way)

19. Link connector [LINK]

A female RJ45 connector. Connects the VM amplifier or other RM-200M units (up to 4 units connectable per system) using the cable of Category 5 STP straight type.

20. Microphone volume control [MIC]

Adjusts the volume of the unit's gooseneck microphone or the external microphone input (No. 21).

21. External microphone input jack [EXTERNAL MIC IN]

A 3.5 mm-diameter Mini-jack. Connects a electronic condenser microphone (ex. headset). Inserting a Mini-plug switches the microphone sound source to that which is connected to this jack.

22. Extension connector [EXTENSION]

Connects the RM-210 Remote Microphone Extension using the cable supplied to the RM-210.

23.Function setting switch

Used for setting the Remote Microphone's Unit numbers (1 – 4) and functions as shown in the "Function Setting table" on page 40.

6.3. Remote Microphone Extension RM-210

The RM-210 is used to select the optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board's voice message when connecting 2 VM-2120 or VM-2240 amplifiers.

[Top] [Left Side]

1. Name label

Insert the label (not thicker than 0.2 mm) indicating the name of each panel control and indicator. (See p. 50 "NAME LABEL PREPARATION.")

2. Message indicator

Lights green when the corresponding Message Selector Key (1 – 5) is pressed.

3. Message selector key

Selects the broadcast message (1 – 5).

4. Extension connector [EXTENSION]

Connects to the RM-200M Remote Microphone using the supplied cable.

7. SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

7.1. Remote Microphone/VM Amplifier Configuration (The Number of Connected Units)

Set the total number (0 – 5) of equipment (up to 1 sub-VM amplifier and up to 4 RM-200M Remote Microphones) connected to the master VM amplifier using the master VM amplifier's internal DIP switches SW3-No. 6, No. 7 and No. 8 "No. of connected units." Note that these switches in the sub-VM amplifier are not used.

Set the Remote Microphone's Unit number (1 – 4) using DIP switches No. 1 and No. 2 on the microphone's right side panel. The Unit number may be set regardless of the unit's connection order. (See p. 40 "VM Amplifier's Internal Function Switches.")

7.2. Remote Microphone Operation Panel Function

The Zone/Message selector key function differs depending on the connected VM amplifier as described below.

(1) 5 speaker zones with 1 VM amplifier

(2) 5 speaker zones with 1 VM amplifier (equipped with the EV-200M Board)

Remote

microphone

No. 1

The number of Remote Microphones (0 – 4 units)

Remote

microphone

No. 2

Remote

microphone

No. 3

Remote

microphone

No. 4

Master VM

amplifier

EV-200M

Voice announcement board (optional)

Sub-VM

amplifier

Sub-VM amplifier

(0 or 1 unit)

Remote microphone RM-200M

Zone 1 – 5 selector key/indicator

Remote microphone RM-200M

Zone 1 – 5 selector key/indicator

Message 1 – 5 selector key/indicator

VM amplifier

Voice announcement

board EV-200M

VM amplifier

(3) 10 speaker zones with 2 VM amplifiers

(4) 10 speaker zones with 2 VM amplifiers (equipped with the EV-200M Board)

7.3. Connection between Remote Microphone and VM Amplifier

[Connection method vs. Distance]

Using the specified cable, connect between the VM amplifier(s) and Remote Microphone(s) via their LINK connectors. They can be connected in any order. (Two connection examples are shown.)

Connection example 1

Remote microphone RM-200M

Zone 1 – 10 selector key/indicator

Master VM amplifier

Zone 1 – 5 selector key/indicator

Sub-VM amplifier

Zone 6 – 10 selector key/indicator

Remote microphone RM-200M

Remote microphone extention RM-210

Master VM amplifier

Voice announcement

board EV-200M

Message 1 – 5 selector key/indicator

Zone 1 – 10 selector key/indicator

Zone 1 – 5 selector key/indicator

Sub-VM amplifier

Zone 6 – 10 selector key/indicator

LINK connector (RJ45)

Master VM

amplifier

Sub-VM

amplifier

Remote

microphone

Link cable*

abc d e

Remote

microphone

Remote

microphone

Remote

microphone

24 V DC

Power supply

24 V DC

Power

supply

24 V DC

Power supply

PRE OUT jack

Audio cable

POWER AMP IN jack

Extension length

Up to 200 m Up to 400 m Up to 800 m

Cable resistance (one way)

200 Ω/km 100 Ω/km

50 Ω/km

Connection example 2

* TIA/EIA-568A standard Category 5 Shielded Twisted-Pair cable (straight type)

Abbreviated to "Cat. 5 STP cable."

The total length of LINK-to-LINK connection cables (Link cables) must be under 800 m (when connected using Category 5 STP cable).

a + b + c + d + e 800 m

7.4. Power Supply from the VM Amplifier to Remote Microphone

The VM amplifier can only supply power to one Remote Microphone. Therefore, each of the remaining Remote Microphone(s) needs to have a 24 V DC power supply (AC adapter) of its own.

(1) Power supply via Link cable

(2) Power supply using cables other than Link cable

4-pair twisted pair shielded cable

LINK connector (RJ45)

Master VM

amplifier

PRE OUT jack

Audio cable

Sub-VM amplifier

POWER AMP IN jack

Remote

microphone

24 V DC

Power supply

Remote

microphone

24 V DC

Power supply

Remote

microphone

24 V DC

Power supply

Link cable*

ab c de

Remote

microphone

Link cable

VM amplifier

Up to 800 m via Category 5 STP cable

Category 5 STP cable: 93.8 Ω/km or less

Link cable

Wall connector (RJ45) Wall connector (RJ45)

VM amplifier

Under 40 Ω (one way)

Example: Up to 200 m via 200 Ω/km cable

Remote

microphone

4-pair twisted pair shielded cable

Remote

microphone

Link cable

8. EMERGENCY ("ALERT" AND "EVACUATION") BROADCAST

8.1. Emergency Broadcast Equipment

8.2. Keys/Indicators Used for Emergency Broadcast

System management amplifier VM-2120/-2240

Remote microphone RM-200M

Emergency alert activation input Emergency evacuation activation input Emergency stop activation input

External equipment

(ex. fire alarm system)

CONTROL I/O connector

VM amplifier

(VM-2120/-2240)

LINK connector

Remote microphone

(RM-200M)

Speaker

Zone indicator

All-zone broadcast key [ALL]

Emergency broadcast indicator (EMERGENCY)

All zone broadcast indicator

Emergency broadcast indicator [EMERGENCY]

Emergency broadcast switch (EMERGENCY)

Microphone

Talk key (TALK)

8.3. Emergency Broadcast Operation (Typical Example)

Step 1. Alert Broadcast

Open the RM-200 Remote Microphone's Emergency broadcast switch cover, and press the switch.

A pre-recorded Alert signal tone and Alert announcement will be alternately broadcast to the entire zone for the preset number of repetitions.*1The EMERGENCY indicators of the RM-200M and the VM amplifier come on.

Alert (or Evacuation) broadcasts terminate all current generalpurpose broadcasts. (The Alert broadcast is also enabled when the Emergency Alert input*2is activated by the fire alarm system or other connected external equipment.)

[Alert announcement example*3]

[Alert signal] Attention please. The fire alarm is indicating a fire. We're now investigating the cause. Please wait for further information.

Step 2. Evacuation Broadcast

After the Alert broadcast has been repeated as pre-programmed, it automatically switches to the Evacuation broadcast, with an Evacuation signal tone and a pre-recorded Evacuation announcement alternately broadcast to the entire zone.*

(The Evacuation broadcast is also enabled when the Emergency Evacuation input*2is activated by the fire alarm system or other connected external equipment.)

[Evacuation announcement example*4]

[Evacuation signal] There is a fire. Please evacuate as quick as possible.

Step 3. Live Microphone Announcement

(This announcement can be made during either Step 1 or Step 2.)

3-1. Holding down the Remote Microphone Talk key interrupts the current Emergency broadcast (Alert or

Evacuation broadcast), permitting broadcast of live microphone announcements to the entire zone.

3-2. The microphone announcement is terminated when the Talk key is released, and operation reverts to

the Evacuation broadcast regardless of whether the microphone announcement was made during an Alert or Evacuation broadcast.*

Note: In the Emergency Broadcast, the Talk key operates in the "press-to-talk" method regardless of

its operation setting (by the RM-200M's function setting switch No. 4).

EMERGENCY

Alert signal and message

Evacuation signal and message

Live microphone announcements

TALK key

Step 4. Emergency Broadcast Termination

To terminate the Emergency broadcast, activate the Emergency Stop input by way of the corresponding connected external equipment. The unit returns to the general-purpose broadcast mode it was in immediately before the Emergency broadcast was started. Then, both EMERGENCY indicators of the RM-200M and the VM amplifier go out.

Note, however, that the unit does not return to the original general-purpose broadcast depending on the type of general-purpose broadcast. (See p. 20.)

Notes

• Emergency broadcasts are always made at the maximum volume level. The master and zone volume

controls cannot be used during Emergency broadcast.

• Emergency broadcast cannot be terminated by the Remote Microphone.

• If emergency broadcast is stopped using the Reset key, the unit could not return to the mode it was last in

before the emergency broadcast was activated.

• When the unit not equipped with the EV-200M is placed in emergency broadcast mode, announcements

from the Remote Microphone can be broadcast over the entire area (by bypassing the attenuator). Press the Remote Microphone's talk switch to make the announcement.

Requires installation of the optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board.

A terminal built in the rear-mounted CONTROL I/O connector

Requires recording of the Alert signal, broadcast message, and their number of repetitions on an installed CompactFlash (CF) card. (Consult the dealer from whom the unit was purchased.)

Requires recording of the Evacuation signal and broadcast message on an installed CompactFlash (CF) card. (Consult the dealer from whom the unit was purchased.)

The unit is placed in this operation mode when the internal function switch (SW3-3) is set to the factorypreset position. This switch can be used to switch the microphone to "silent" mode after announcement completion. (See p. 40 "VM Amplifier's Internal Function Switches.") Note that this setting places the system in silent mode following a live microphone announcement, allowing further announcements to be made. Therefore, continuously repeat emergency announcements using the microphone to evacuate building occupants to safe locations.

8.4. Emergency Broadcast Sequence

*1Control I/O connector terminal located on the VM amplifier's rear panel

Emergency broadcast can also be stopped by pressing the front panel-mounted Reset key. Note, however, that the zones the unit was broadcasting to just before the emergency broadcast activation may change.

General-purpose broadcast is not restored depending on its type.

[Emergency mode]

• The emergency mode refers to the state where the VM amplifier is making emergency broadcast or where

the "VM amplifier's broadcast cutoff control" signal is being transmitted from external emergency broadcast equipment to the VM amplifier (refer to p. 36 "CONTROL I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS").

• When the VM amplifier is placed in the emergency mode that takes precedence over general-purpose

broadcast mode, the Emergency indicators of both the amplifier and the Remote microphone will light.

[Restoration to general-purpose broadcast]

For the general-purpose broadcasts cut off when its mode enters the emergency mode, some are restored after emergency mode completion, and some are not.

Broadcast to be restored Broadcast not restored

Broadcast that is not activated by manual operation of or control from external equipment

• Broadcast from Inputs 1 – 3 not activated by control input (CTRL 1 – 3).

• Broadcast from BGM Inputs 1 and 2.

Broadcast that is activated by manual operation of or control from external equipment

• Broadcast from Inputs 1 – 3 activated by control input (CTRL 1 – 3).

• Broadcast from Remote Microphone

• Telephone paging

• Message broadcast

General-purpose broadcast

Depression of the Remote Microphone's Emergency broadcast switch

Alternate repetition of Alert tone signal and Alert announcement

Live microphone announcement by the Remote Microphone's Talk key

Activation of Emergency Stop input* by external equipment

Activation of Alert input* by external equipment.

End of set repetition

End of Emergency broadcast

(The unit returns to the general-purpose broadcast mode it was in immediately before the Emergency broadcast was started.*

Activation of Evacuation input* by external equipment

Alternate repetition of Evacuation tone signal and Evacuation announcement

Live microphone announcement by the Remote Microphone's Talk key

)

9. BROADCAST OPERATION AT THE AMPLIFIER

9.1. Microphone Announcements (When Operated by Control Input)

For connection of the control input (CTRL 1 – 3), refer to p. 32.

Notes

• TOA's Paging Microphone PM-660D (for Input 1) is equipped with the talk key.

• When using a commonly-used microphone, the press-to-talk switch needs to be made.

9.2. Background Music Broadcast

Adjust the sound volume. (Use the BGM input volume control located on the VM amplifier front panel.)

Make an announcement at the microphone.

Continuously press the microphone press-to-talk key. (If the microphone is of lock lever type, set the lever to the ON position.)

Release the microphone press-to-talk key. (If the microphone is of lock lever type, set the lever to the OFF position.)

Start up background music equipment (CD player or cassette deck)

Select the desired broadcast zone. (Use the keys for ZONE 1 – 5 or the ALL key located on the VM amplifier front panel.)

Adjust the tone. (Use the BGM treble/bass control located on the VM amplifier front panel.)

10. REMOTE MICROPHONE GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCAST

10.1. Operation and Display Sections

The panel functions of the operation and display sections differ depending on the amplifier configuration (5 zones or 10 zones) and the use of the Recorded Message Announcement function. The figure shows an example of the operation panel function for a 5-zone single amplifier configuration with the Voice Announcement Board. (For samples of the operation panel functions for other amplifier configuration, see p. 14 "Remote Microphone Operation Panel Function.")

Notes

• Both the Busy indicator and the In-use indicator indicate the ready status for live microphone announcements made after selecting the broadcast zone(s) with the All-zone, Zone, or Group selector key. Their indications have nothing to do with the Recorded message broadcast.

• For priority levels of Remote Microphone live announcements and Recorded messages, see p. 26 "GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCAST PRIORITY."

[Broadcast volume]

All announcements (including Recorded messages) from the Remote Microphone are broadcast at the maximum volume level regardless of the settings of the master volume control and zone volume control. Also, the amplifier performs relay control to permit the announcements to bypass external speaker attenuators.

Remote microphone RM-200M

Power indicator (POWER)

Zone indicator

Failure indicator (FAULT)

Group 1&2 broadcast key (GROUP 1, 2)

Group 1&2 indicator

All-zone indicator

All-zone broadcast key (ALL-ZONE)

Microphone

In-use indicator (IN-USE) Lights green when the RM-200M is in use.

Busy indicator (BUSY) Flashes orange or green when other connected sound source unit is in use. Orange: The RM-200M cannot operate. Green: The RM-200M can interrupt the busy unit.

Zone selector key (ZONE 1 – 5)

Message selector key (MESSAGE 1 – 5)

Talk key (TALK)

Message indicator

10.2. Broadcast Operation

Following 4 types of broadcasts are possible: All-Zone, Individual Zone, Group, and Message Broadcasts. This section describes how to make each broadcast.

Step 1. Press the ALL-ZONE key.

The All-zone indicator and all zone indicators (1 – 5) will light. (Press the ALL-ZONE key again to cancel.)

Go to Step 2 on the next page.

Step 1. Select the desired broadcast zone by pressing the ZONE key.

The corresponding zone indicator will light. It is also possible to simultaneously select 2 or more zones. (To cancel the selection, press the ZONE key again.)

Note: When the All-zone indicator remains lit, you can not cancel individual zones by pressing their Zone

keys. In this case, press the ALL-ZONE key to cancel all zones, then select individual Zones with their keys.

Go to Step 2 on the next page.

Individual broadcast zones assigned to Groups 1 and 2 require to be programmed into the VM amplifier. (See p. 41 "Zone-to-Group assignment.")

Example of Group 1 broadcast

Step 1. Select the desired zone group by pressing the GROUP key.

Both the selected group's indicator and the indicators of the zones assigned to that group will light. It is also possible to simultaneously select 2 groups.

Example of 2-group broadcast

(To cancel the selection, press the GROUP key again.)

Go to Step 2 on the next page.

(3) Group Broadcast Operation

(2) Individual Zone Broadcast Operation

(1) Simultaneous All-Zone Broadcast Operation

ALL-ZONE

ZONE 2

Group 1

(Selected)

Group 1

(Selected)

Group 2

(Selected)

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Broadcast Zones

GROUP 1

Broadcast Zones

Zone 5

Messages (1 – 5) assigned to broadcast groups require to be programmed into the VM amplifier. (See p. 52 "Recorded Message-to-Group assignment.")

Example of Message 1 broadcast

Step 1. Start of broadcast

Select the desired message with the MESSAGE key (MESSAGE 1 – 5). The Message indicator will light only when broadcast is possible.

Tip: The message broadcast can also be made by applying a control

signal to the VM amplifier's rear-mounted CONTROL I/O connector. (See p. 36.)

The Recorded voice message is broadcast to its designated broadcast group.

Note: When the Message indicator does not light, this indicates that a broadcast is being made from the

sound source given higher priority.

Step 2. End of broadcast

• When the message broadcast is finished, the Message indicator goes out.

• Pressing the MESSAGE key again during broadcast will terminate the broadcast.

Note: Withdrawing the CF card during Message Broadcast will terminate the broadcast without completion.

The operation below follows Step 1 on the previous page.

Step 2. Check the Busy indicator.

(1) When the indicator remains off, other connected equipment are not in use for broadcast.

(2) When the indicator flashes, other connected equipment are in use for broadcast.

Notes

• When the indicator flashes orange, you cannot make any broadcast.

• When the indicator flashes green, your broadcast is allowed to go through by interrupting other broadcast.

The Remote Microphone's TALK key is set for either "press-to-talk" or "lock" operation.

[Press-to-talk operation]

Step 3. Start of broadcast

3-1. Hold down the TALK key.

A start chime tone will be sounded over the broadcast zone.* (If the chime function is disabled, the microphone announcement can be made upon depression of the TALK key.) The In-use indicator will light green.

* The unit is preset for one of 5 different types of chime tones. It is

also possible to disable the chime function. (For details, see p. 29 "CHIME FUNCTION.")

Operation Common to Simultaneous All-Zone/Individual Zone/Group Broadcast

(4) Message Broadcast Operation

Message 1

(Selected)

Group 1

Group 3

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Broadcast Zones

MESSAGE 1

Recorded message

TALK

Start chime tone

3-2. After chime play completion, make an announcement using the microphone.

Step 4. End of broadcast

Releasing the Talk key will sound an end chime tone (only when the Up/Down 4-tone chime function is employed by the unit), terminating the broadcast.

The In-use indicator goes out.

[Lock operation]

Step 3. Start of broadcast

3-1. One-touch press the TALK key.

* The unit is preset for one of 5 different types of chime tones. It is also possible to disable the chime

function. (For details, see p. 29 "CHIME FUNCTION.")

3-2. After the chime play is finished, make an announcement at the microphone.

Step 4. End of broadcast

One-touch pressing the TALK key again will sound an end chime tone (only when the Up/Down 4-tone chime function is employed by the unit) and terminate the broadcast.

The In-use indicator goes out.

Live microphone announcements

TALK key

TALK

End chime tone

TALK

Start chime tone

Live microphone announcements

TALK

End chime tone

Functional explanation

Priority 1 or 2 selectable. Priority 3 is set when broadcast is not externally activated.*

Priority 1 or 2 selectable.

Set for Priority 1.

Priority 1 or 3 selectable.

For Alert message

For Evacuation message

Priority 3 is set when chime is externally activated.*

Set for Priority 4.

11. GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCAST PRIORITY

11.1. Broadcast Source-to-Priority Relationship

• Making broadcast with higher priority cuts off the current lower-priority broadcast, allowing the higher priority broadcast to go through. Upon completion of the higher priority broadcast, the original broadcast is automatically restored. For background music (BGM) broadcast (Priority 4), it is also possible to mix it with other broadcasts or reduce its sound volume without cutting it off. (See p. 28 Priority Function during BGM Broadcast.)

• Broadcast sound sources to which priority levels 1 – 3 are assigned in the table below can be set to any one of such priorities with the DIP switch (exception: Priority 3 for Inputs 1 – 3).

• Underlined priority levels represent factory-preset levels.

Broadcast source

Input 1 (MIC/LINE)*

Input 2 (MIC/LINE)*

Input 3 (MIC/LINE)*

Telephone paging Remote Microphone No.1 Remote Microphone No.2 Remote Microphone No.3 Remote Microphone No.4 Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 Message 6

Message 7

5 different chimes

BGM 1 BGM 2

Priority level

123– 123– 12

3–

12––

––

12––

1––– 1––– 1

–3– 1 –3– 1 –3–

Highest priority (Emergency

broadcast)

––3–

–––4 –––4

Switch location Inside the VM amplifier

RM-200M's right side panel

––

Inside the VM amplifier

––

Switch No. SW2-No. 1 SW2-No. 2 SW2-No. 3 SW2-No. 4

No. 3

––

SW2-No. 5 SW2-No. 6 SW2-No. 7

––

DIP switch setting

*1Factory-preset to MIC. For the setting, see p. 39 "VM Amplifier's Rear Panel-Mounted Function Switches."

Priority 1 or 2 set for the Inputs 1 – 3 applies to the broadcast activated by their respective Control inputs (CTRL IN 1 – 3), while Priority 3 applies to the broadcast activated not by the control inputs (by the VM amplifier's front-mounted zone selector key).

Chime priority

• When the chime is used in Inputs 1 – 3 broadcast, Remote Microphone broadcast or telephone paging, its priority level is the same (1 or 2) as those assigned to such broadcasts.

• Chime priority level is "3" when activated by the Chime activation input (CONTROL I/O connector pin No.

9). Note that Inputs 1 – 3 need to be selected with the front panel selector keys before using the chime.

11.2. Broadcast Priority between Equipment with the Equal Priority Level

11.2.1. Priority mode between equipment with the equal priority level

The following 3 priority modes are made available, which can be set using the unit's internal SW2-No. 8 and SW3-No. 1 switches.

(1) Last-come-first-served priority (factory-preset mode)

The latest broadcast takes precedence, with the earlier broadcast interrupted.

(2) First-come-first-served priority

Current broadcast is given priority, and other broadcasts cannot be made.

(3) Unit number priority (numerical order)

Assign the unit number to the following broadcast sound sources so they can be broadcast in numerical order.

(A)Remote Microphone (No. 1 – 4)

(B)EV-200M message (No. 1 – 5)

Figure below shows an example for the priority operation between Remote microphones No. 2 and No. 3.

Broadcast source 1 (Made a broadcast first.)

Broadcast source 2 (Made a broadcast last.)

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

: Broadcast possible

: Broadcast interrupted

Broadcast source 1 (Made a broadcast first.)

Broadcast source 2 (Made a broadcast last.)

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

: Broadcast possible

: Broadcast impossible

Remote microphone No. 3 (Made a broadcast first.)

Remote microphone No. 2 (Made a broadcast last.)

: Broadcast possible

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Remote microphone No. 2 (Made a broadcast first.)

Remote microphone No. 3 (Made a broadcast last.)

: Broadcast impossible or interrupted

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Priority 2

––

BGM broadcast operation

Cut off. Cut off*1or volume is decreased*2*3. Volume is decreased*3. Mixed.

*1Has nothing to do with the setting of SW2-No. 8 switch (priority mode for the equal priority unit).

Enabled when "Mixed" is selected (factory-preset to "Not mixed") using the unit's internal SW3-No. 2 switch "Priority 2 mixing."

"Last-come-first-served" priority is selected if the unit's internal SW3-No. 2 switch "Priority 2 mixing" is set for "Mixed."

Different settings cannot be selected between "priority 1" and "priority 2."

11.3. Priority Function during BGM Broadcast

When other broadcast is made during the BGM broadcast (Priority level 4), the BGM broadcast is as shown in the table below depending on the priority level of such other broadcast. (The BGM broadcast is restored to the former state when the other broadcast is completed.)

Priority level of broadcast overlapping with BGM broadcast

Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 (BGM)

Cut off when broadcast is made by Inputs 1 – 3 set for "Line level" inputs.

Decreased when broadcast is made by Remote Microphone, telephone paging, or Inputs 1 – 3 set for "Microphone level" inputs.

The attenuation level can be selected from the following using the unit's internal SW4-No.1 and 2 switches. (1) No attenuation (Mixed) (2) –28 dB, (audible) (3) –∞dB (inaudible) (factory-preset level)

Priority 4

––

Mixing

11.2.2. Priority function when 2 broadcasts with the equal priority level are simultaneously made

When two or more broadcasts with the equal priority level are simultaneously made, priority mode is as shown in the following table depending on the type of broadcast sound source and setting switch status.

Broadcast

sound source

Inputs 1 – 3

Telephone paging

Remote Microphones 1 – 4

Message

BGM 1 and 2

Priority 1 Last-come-first-served or first-come-first-served priority *1*

(selectable)

––

Priority 3

Mixing

––

–– Last-comefirst-served priority

––

Competing priority level (Priority level of simultaneously made broadcasts)

Last-come-firstserved or firstcome-first-served priority *1*

(selectable)

Last-come-firstserved or firstcome-first-served priority *1 *3 *

(selectable)

Priority 2 mixing (selectable)

Unit No. priority *

[Numerical order] (selectable)

Unit No. priority *

[Numerical order] (selectable)

1 – 2

3 – 5

12. CHIME FUNCTION

12.1. Available Chime Tone Types

There are 5 different chimes (one of which can be selected for a pre-announcement chime).

12.1.1. Five different chime tones

• Four built-in chimes, and 1 pre-recorded chime that is made by recording any preferred sound source are made available for selection. It is possible to disable the chime function.

• The type of chime can be selected with the unit's rear panel-mounted SETTINGS switches No. 3 – 5. It is factory-preset to "2-tone chime". (See p. 39 "FUNCTION SWITCH OPERATION.")

Note: Different chime tones cannot be selected for different sound sources.

12.1.2. Four built-in chimes

This lineup consists of the following types.

• 2-tone chime

• 4-tone chime (Up)*

• Single-tone chime

• 4-tone chime (Up & Down)*

*1An ascending 4-tone chime is sounded when the broadcast begins. *2An ascending 4-tone chime is sounded when the broadcast begins, and descending 4-tone chime is

sounded upon broadcast completion.

12.1.3. Pre-recorded chime

The optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board is required to use this function. A chime tone must be recorded on the Compact Flash (CF) card installed in the EV-200M. The recorded chime tone is assigned to the EV-200M's Message 8. (See p. 53 "COMPACTFLASH (CF) CARD RECORDING.")

12.2. How the Chime Tone Is Used

12.2.1. Chime tone for Inputs 1 – 3

• Either MIC (factory-preset) or LINE input signal level can be set for each input.

Setting switch: SETTINGS switches No. 6 – 8 on the unit's rear panel.

• When the input is set for MIC level and the input source with Priority 1 or 2 is broadcast by remote control (CTRL IN 1, 2, 3*), a chime tone is automatically sounded when the broadcast is started (and completed).

• When input 1 or 2 is set for LINE level, a chime tone is not sounded when the corresponding source is broadcast.

• When Input 3 is set for LINE level and the input source with Priority 1 or 2 is broadcast by remote control (CTRL IN 3*), a chime tone can be made to sound or not to sound when the broadcast is started (and completed).

Setting switch: The unit's internal SW3-No. 4 switch "Input 3 (LINE) Chime ON/OFF"

(Factory-preset position: Chime OFF)

* The CTRL IN 1, 2, or 3 control input corresponds to the Input 1, 2, or 3, respectively.

12.2.2. Telephone paging chime tone

It is possible to select whether or not to sound a chime tone when the broadcast is started (and completed).

Setting switch: SETTINGS switch No. 2 "Telephone Paging Chime ON/OFF" on the unit's rear panel.

(Factory-preset position: Chime OFF)

12.2.3. Independent chime activation (remote control)

• A chime tone can be sounded when the broadcast of the sound source (Priority 3) connected to Inputs 1 – 3 not activated by remote control (CTRL IN 1,2,3) is started (and completed).

• Have a chime tone remotely transmitted from the unit's rear panel-mounted CONTROL I/O connector pin No. 9 "Chime activation." (See p. 36 "CONTROL I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS.") Make a chime activation switch and connect it to between the pin and GND terminal.

[Operating procedure]

Step 1. Using the unit's front panel-mounted zone selector key (Zone 1 – 5) or All-zone broadcast key, select

the desired zone(s) to broadcast the sound source connected to Input 1, 2, or 3.

Note: The chime sound volume depends on the broadcast volume level adjusted with the master volume

control and zone volume control.

Step 2. Turn on (make) the Chime switch. A pre-announcement chime tone will be sent out to the zone(s)

selected in Step 1.

Broadcast

sound source

Chime activation switch

Pin No. 9

CONTROL I/O D-sub connector

VM amplifier

One of Input 1 – 3

Chime activation

GND

Zone selector key [Zone 1 – 5]

All-zone broadcast key

Master volume control

Zone volume control [Zone 1 – 5]

Chime activation switch

Make

Break

Pin No. 9

Chime activation

GND

VM amplifier

Pre-announcement chime tone

13. CHOKE COIL INSTALLATION

The work must be done by a qualified service technician only. For the installation method, refer to the separate instruction manual for qualified service technicians.

14. INPUT TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION AND ITS BOARD MODIFICATION

The following work must be done by a qualified service technician only.

1. Input transformer installation

2. Modification to switch off the phantom power supply

3. Modification when the sub- and master VM amplifiers are connected

For the installation and modification methods, refer to the separate instruction manual for qualified service technicians.

15. MOUNTING AN OPTIONAL EV-200M VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD

The work must be done by a qualified service technician only. For the mounting method, refer to the separate instruction manual for qualified service technicians.

16. MOUNTING AN OPTIONAL SV-200MA SURVEILLANCE BOARD

The work must be done by a qualified service technician only. For the mounting method, refer to the separate instruction manual for qualified service technicians.

Step 3. Turn off (break) the Chime switch when the broadcast is completed. A post-announcement chime

tone will be sent out to the zone(s). (Only when the up & down 4-tone chime has been selected.)

Step 4. Press the selected zone selector key (Zone 1 – 5) again to terminate the broadcast.

Chime activation switch

Pin No. 9

Make

Break

Chime activation

GND

VM amplifier

Post-announcement chime tone

17. RACK MOUNTING

Step 1. Remove 4 plastic feet from the unit's bottom side.

Step 2. Remove 2 screws on each side (located near the front).

Step 3. Fix the Rack Mounting Bracket MB-36 to the unit with its accessory screws and plain washers.

Note: Do not use the removed screws in the above step.

Step 4. Mount the unit on an equipment rack using the Bracket's accessory screws and fiber washers.

Note: When mounting the unit in an equipment rack not made by TOA, prepare separately the screws

and washers appropriate for the rack.

18. AMPLIFIER INPUT CONNECTION

18.1. Two Amplifiers Stack-Connection

When 2 VM amplifiers are stack-connected, connect the master unit's "PRE OUT" to the sub-unit's "POWER AMP IN" as well as the LINK-to-LINK connection between both units.

18.2. Microphone Connection to the VM Amplifier

VM amplifier

Plain washer

M4 x 16 screw

Note: The screws and washers as illustrated are all supplied with the MB-36.

Rack mounting screw

Fiber washer

Rack Mounting Bracket MB-36 (optional)

Paging microphone PM-660D (with short-off press-to-talk switch)

DIN connector

Microphone

XLR type connector

Press-to-talk switch box* (Remote switch)

* Prepare the switch assembly locally at your end.

18.3. Telephone Paging Input Connections

PBX, main telephone device, etc.

Control signal

ECH

Audio signal

ECH

When using a single-core shielded cable, connect the shielded mesh to both E and C terminals.

Telephone line

19. EXTERNAL ATTENUATOR CONTROL WIRING

19.1. 4-Wire System Connection

* This figure shows the relay operation status when the VM amplifier's power is switched off, when it is making

All-zone or emergency broadcast or when its broadcast is cut off due to control from external equipment in emergency broadcast mode.

ATTENUATOR CONTROL relay contact capacity

Withstand voltage: 30 V DC, 125 V AC Contact current: Under 7 A (DC), under 7 A (AC)

VM amplifier

N1 (NC)

ATTENUATOR CONTROL*

N2 (NO)

EXTERNAL SP INPUT

DIRECT OUT

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

External DC power supply to activate attenuators

–

External attenuators

ZONE 1

Relay control

ZONE 2

Relay control

ZONE 3

Relay control

ZONE 4

Relay control

ZONE 5

Relay control

19.2. 3-Wire System Connection

Note: 3-wire system cannot be used with the SV-200MA board.

*1This figure shows the relay operation status when the VM amplifier's power is switched off, when it is

making All-zone or emergency broadcast or when its broadcast is cut off due to control from external equipment in emergency broadcast mode.

May be connected to any C terminal. (This C terminal is located closest to N1 terminal.)

20. CHANGING THE SPEAKER LINE VOLTAGE

The work must be done by a qualified service technician only. For the changing method, refer to the separate instruction manual for qualified service technicians.

ATTENUATOR CONTROL relay contact capacity

Withstand voltage: 30 V DC, 125 V AC Contact current: Under 7 A (DC), under 7 A (AC)

VM amplifier

N1 (NC)

ATTENUATOR CONTROL*

N2 (NO)

EXTERNAL SP INPUT

DIRECT OUT

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

External attenuators

H (100 V)

C (0 V)

EMERGENCY

H (100 V)

C (0 V)

EMERGENCY

H (100 V)

C (0 V)

EMERGENCY

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

ZONE 5

H (100 V)

C (0 V)

EMERGENCY

H (100 V)

C (0 V)

EMERGENCY

ZONE 4

ZONE 5

21. CONTROL I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS

The rear panel-mounted Control I/O connector enables the VM amplifier to be controlled or monitored by connected external equipment. Referring to the pin arrangement and functions, prepare the matching D-sub male connector (screw-lock type) for connection to the external equipment. (See p. 10 No. 30 CONTROL I/O connector.)

CONTROL I/O connector pin function table

Function/status

When AC power is on When DC power is on Activates EV-200M Board's Message 1.*

Activates EV-200M Board's Message 2.*

Activates EV-200M Board's Message 3.*

Activates EV-200M Board's Message 4.*

Activates EV-200M Board's Message 5.*

Cuts off the VM amplifier's power amplifier output.*1 *2(External signals applied to EXTERNAL SP INPUT go through to the speakers.) The VM amplifier's power amplifier output is resumed. Activates a start chime tone. Activates an end chime tone (4-tone Down). Turns power on. Turns power off.

–

Places the unit in "Emergency broadcast" mode, during which time an "Alert" announcement and an "Evacuation" announcement are broadcast. *

Resets the unit from "Emergency broadcast" mode. Places the unit in "Emergency broadcast" mode, during which time an "Evacuation" announcement is repeated. *

The FAULT indicator lights to indicate external equipment failure.

When the power switch is on by means of manual or external control

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

11 12

16 17 18 19 20 21

Signal name

AC power ON DC power ON Message 1 activation Message 2 activation Message 3 activation Message 4 activation Message 5 activation VM amplifier's broadcast cutoff control

Chime activation (4 built-in chimes) Power ON/OFF control

–

Emergency alert activation

Emergency stop activation Emergency evacuation activation

Failure indicator control

GND GND GND GND GND Power switch on

/OUT

OUT OUT

IN IN IN IN IN IN

–

OUT

Signal/logic

Active Low Active Low One-shot make One-shot make One-shot make One-shot make One-shot make At make

At break

Break-to-Make edge Make-to-Break edge Break-to-Make edge Make-to-Break edge

–

One-shot make

At make

Active Low

VM amplifier's D-sub female connector

13 1

CONTROL I/O

Locking nut: 4-40 UNC

25 14

Function/status

When communications cannot be achieved between the RM-200M and the VM amplifier or between VM amplifiers (High state when communications are restored.) When the FAULT indicator lamp is on When an Emergency broadcast is performed by the VM amplifier or the external equipment. (See the description of Pin 8 VM amplifier's broadcast cutoff.) When the EV-200M Voice Announcement Board fails.*

No.

23 24

Signal name

Communications error

Failure indication Emergency broadcast on

EV-200M's failure

/OUT

OUT

OUT OUT

OUT

Signal/logic

Active Low

Active Low Active Low

Active Low

*1Requires installation of the optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board.

Use this pin to cut off the VM amplifier's power amplifier output to allow the "Emergency broadcast" initiated by connected external equipment to go through.

[Electrical characteristics]

Input

Open voltage: 3.3 V DC Short-circuit current: Under 1 mA Activation: No-voltage make contact (one-shot signal is shown below.)

Output

Circuit: Open collector (See below.) Withstand voltage: 30 V DC Control current: Under 10 mA

Over 100 ms

Control current

22. SURVEILLANCE I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS

The rear panel Surveillance I/O connector* permits "Speaker Line Reference Impedance Measurement (Initial Setting)" and "Speaker Line Check" to be enabled and monitored by connected external equipment. Referring to the pin arrangement and functions, prepare the matching D-sub male connector (screw-lock type) for connection to the external equipment. (See p. 11 No. 41 SURVEILLANCE I/O connector.)

* Requires installation of the optional SV-200MA Surveillance Board.

SURVEILLANCE I/O connector pin function table

Function/status

Zone 1 speaker line is shorted. Zone 1 speaker line is disconnected. Zone 2 speaker line is shorted. Zone 2 speaker line is disconnected. Zone 3 speaker line is shorted. Zone 3 speaker line is disconnected. Zone 4 speaker line is shorted. Zone 4 speaker line is disconnected. Zone 5 speaker line is shorted. Zone 5 speaker line is disconnected. Some of speaker lines are grounded. Power amplifier is faulty. During measurement of the speaker line reference impedance (Initial setting) or during check of the speaker lines. The speaker line reference impedance couldn't be measured successfully. (The measured impedance exceeds the expected range or is unstable.) Not connected

Check of the speaker line impedance starts.

Measurement of the speaker line reference impedance (Initial setting) starts.

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13

I 22 23

Signal name

Zone 1 short Zone 1 Disconnection Zone 2 short Zone 2 Disconnection Zone 3 short Zone 3 Disconnection Zone 4 short Zone 4 Disconnection Zone 5 short Zone 5 Disconnection Ground fault Power amplifier failure Setting/checking busy

Initial setting error

Speaker line check activation Speaker line initial setting activation GND

/OUT

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

OUT

Signal/logic

Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low Active Low

Active Low

One-shot make

SV-200MA's D-sub female connector

13 1

SURVEILLANCE I/O

Locking nut: 4-40 UNC

25 14

[Electrical characteristics]

Input

Open voltage: 3.3 V DC Short-circuit current: Under 1 mA Activation: No-voltage make contact (one-shot signal is shown below.)

Output

Circuit: Open collector (See below.) Withstand voltage: 30 V DC Control current: Under 10 mA

Chime Selection table

An ascending 4-tone chime is sounded when the broadcast begins.

An ascending 4-tone chime is sounded when the broadcast begins, and a descending 4-tone chime is sounded upon broadcast completion.

The chime sound source must be pre-recorded into a CF (CompactFlash) card to be inserted into the optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board.

Simultaneously turns on or off the phantom power of Inputs 1 – 3. For the method to switch off the phantom power for the individual Inputs 1 to 3, consult the shop from whom the unit was purchased.

23. FUNCTION SWITCH OPERATION

23.1. VM Amplifier's Rear Panel-Mounted Function Switches

Set the rear panel-mounted SETTINGS switch (p. 10 No. 29) as shown below.

Switch No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Phantom Power*4Telephone Paging Chime Selection Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 OFF (Up position) OFF Chime ON Mic Mic Mic ON (Down position) ON Chime OFF Line Line Line

Switch No.

Chime Tone

345 OFF OFF OFF 2-Tone Chime OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF 4-Tone Chime (Up) *

OFF ON ON Single-Tone Chime

ON OFF OFF 4-Tone Chime (Up & Down) *

ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF Pre-recorded Chime *

ON ON ON OFF

See the Chime Selection table

Over 100 ms

Control current

12ON345678

SETTINGS

All switches No. 1 – 8 are factory-preset to the OFF position.

23.2. VM Amplifier's Internal Function Switches

The switches must be set by a qualified service technician only. Each of the following functions can be selectively set with the switches. For the switch setting method, refer to the separate instruction manual for qualified service technicians.

Priority levels (Underlined priority levels represent factory-preset levels.)

Priority modes, Unit type, and Number of units (Underlined settings represent factory-preset settings.)

BGM broadcast volume attenaution level (Underlined level represents factory-preset level.)

23.3. Remote Microphone's Function Switches

* One of 2 priorities can be set for each Remote microphone. (See p.26 "GENERAL-PURPOSE

BROADCAST PRIORITY.")

RM (RM-200M) Unit No. table

All switches No. 1 – 6 are factory-preset to the ON position.

Compressor

Off

Switch No. Function

OFF

RM Unit No. (See the RM Unit No. table below.)

Broadcast

Priority*

Talk key operation Press-to-talk type Talk lock type

Emergency switch

Enable

Disable

RM Unit No.

No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

Switch No.

ON ON

OFF ON

ON OFF

OFF OFF

Function

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5

1 1 1 1 3 3 3

Selectable

2 2 2 1 1 1

Priority Mode for Same Priority Unit Unit No. Priority (Numerical order) First/Last Priority

Inputs 1 – 3 Broadcast Priority Level

Voice Announcement Board's Message Priority Level

TEL Paging Priority Level

Function

Mixed Silent On Sub-unit

Selectable

(off)

Off

(on)

First/Last Priority

First-come first-served Last-come first-served

Not mixed

Evacuation message

Master unit

Priority 2 Mixing

Mode after Emergency Talk

Input 3/LINE (Input 3/MIC) Chime On/Off

Unit Type No. of Connected

Units

0 through 5

Function BGM broadcast volume attenuation

No attenuation

Selectable –28 dB (just audible)

–∞ dB (inaudible)

Note

12ON3456

Function setting switch

The switch is actually installed upside down.

ALL zones (Marking a check bypasses the external attenuator on all-zone broadcast.)

24. BROADCAST GROUP/ZONE SETTING

24.1. Routing Assignment

24.1.1. Zone-to-Group assignment

Desired broadcast zones (1 – 10) can be combined into one broadcast group (Groups 1 – 5). (See p. 43 "Zone-to-Group Assignment Operation.")

Setting example ( mark indicates "Set" state.)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Broadcast Group

(Setting item)

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Broadcast Zone 1 – 10

Master unit zone

Setting content

Sub-unit zone

For Remote Microphone operation*

*1The Remote Microphone can select broadcast zones by pressing the GROUP 1 or GROUP 2 key instead

of individual zone selector keys 1 – 10.

*2The broadcast zone settings (zones 1 – 10) cannot be changed unless the ALL zones setting is canceled

(i.e. "Not Bypassed"). If the ALL zones (attenuator bypass) item is set to "Bypassed," as seen in Group 4 in the above example. Setting "Bypassed" shorts the "N1" terminal to "C" terminal on the rear-mounted ATTENUATOR CONTROL when an all-zone broadcast is made.

[Default setting]

Only the zone with the same number as the group number is assigned to each group. (Example: Zone 1 is assigned to Group 1, and Zone 5 to Group 5.)

24.1.2. Control input/Telephone paging-to-Group assignment

When control inputs 1 – 3 or telephone paging is activated, broadcast is made to their respectively assigned groups 1 – 5. (See p. 46 "Control Input/Telephone Paging-to-Group Assignment Operation." )

Setting example ( mark indicates "Set" state.)

Broadcast is made to the zones selected in the above Zone-to-Group assignment.

[Default setting]

Only "All zones" is assigned to each setting item from Input 1 to TEL paging. (Example: TEL paging setting in the above table)

ALL zones (Marking a check bypasses the external attenuator on all-zone broadcast.)

51 2 3 4

Control Input/Telephone

Paging

(Setting item)

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 TEL paging

Broadcast Group

Setting content

24.1.3. Recorded Message-to-Group assignment

Activated messages (1 – 5) are broadcast to their respectively assigned groups 1 – 5. (See p. 48 "Recorded Message-to-Group Assignment Operation.")

Setting example ( mark indicates "Set" state.)

Messages are broadcast to the zones selected in the above Zone-to-Group assignment.

[Default setting]

Only "All zones" is assigned to each of Messages 1 – 5. (Example: Message 3 setting in the above table)

24.2. Operating Keys

*1See p. 45 "Indicator status." *2Function as the indicators or keys for the setting items (Group 1 – 5, Message 1 – 5, etc.) as well according

to the setting steps.

• Note that the Sub-unit's zone selector keys function as the ZONE 6 through ZONE 10 keys.

• The figure above shows a 10-zone broadcast system where master unit and sub-unit are linked together. A 5-zone broadcast system requires the master unit only.

ALL zones (Marking a check bypasses the external attenuator on all-zone broadcast.)

1 234 5

Recorded Message

(Setting item)

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5

Broadcast Group

Setting content

Master VM amplifier

ZONE 1 – 5 keys*

ZONE 1 – 5 indicators*

ALL indicator

1 *2

LINK connector (rear)

Reset key

ZONE 6 – 10 indicators

Sub-VM amplifier

ZONE 6 – 10 keys

ALL key

POWER switch

LINK connector (rear)

24.3. Zone-to-Group Assignment Operation

• Here, the operation example of assigning Broadcast Zones 2 – 4 to Group 2 will be explained for a 5-zone (Master unit only) configuration. (See p. 41 "Group 2 to zone" setting example.)

• In the case of 10 broadcast zones (i.e. connection of a master unit to a sub-unit), use the sub-unit's Zone selector keys 1 – 5 as Zone keys 6 – 10.

Step 1. Entry to broadcast group setting mode

Press and release the Reset key while holding down the ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 keys. When all indicators for Zones 1 – 5 begin to flash (2 – 3 seconds after), release both the ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 keys.

Use a precision screwdriver or other long, pointed object (2.5 mm in diameter and over 30 mm in length) when pressing the Reset key.

Note: Even when a sub-amplifier is connected, perform

this setting entry operation on the master amplifier only.

The unit will be placed in broadcast group setting mode.

The 5 indicators for ZONE 1 through ZONE 5 begin to flash. (They indicate Group 1 through Group 5.) Another 5 indicators for ZONE 6 through ZONE 10 will also flash if a Sub-amplifier is connected.

Step 2. Group number selection (Example: Group 2)

Press the ZONE 2 key to select the Group 2.

The ZONE 2 indicator will slowly flash* to indicate that Group 2 was selected. Pressing other selector key will change the group number

Step 3. Group number programming

Press the POWER switch.

The Group 2 will be programmed and the unit will be placed in Zone Selection mode for Group 2.

• The ZONE 2 indicator changes from "quick flashing" to "slow flashing*," indicating that Group 2 was selected and that Zone 2 was set (default setting).

• The remaining indicators, ZONE 1, ZONE 3, ZONE 4, ZONE 5, and ALL flash. (This indicates that Zones 2 was set as default.)

Extinguished Lighting Flashing Quick flashing* Slow flashing*

* See p. 45 Indicator status.

Lighting status

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 Reset

Group 1

Group 5

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Group 1

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Zone 1 Group 2

(Zone 2)

Group 5

Zone 5

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Step 4. Zone number setting (Example: Zones 2, 3, and 4)

Press the ZONE 3 and ZONE 4 keys to select the corresponding zones. (As a result, The Zones 2, 3, and 4 are selected.)

• Indicators for ZONE 3 and ZONE 4 will light.

(This represents that Zones 3 and 4 were selected.)

• Indicators for ZONE 1 and ZONE 5 will flash.

(This represents that Zones 1 and 5 are not selected.)

• The ZONE 2 indicator remains "slow flashing*." (This represents that Group 2 has already been selected, and that Zone 2 is currently selected as default setting.)

Note: For "All zones" settings in this step, refer to the section "All zones setting and its cancellation"

below.

Do not assign all zones to Group 1 or 2.

Step 5. Programming of the zone number setting

Press the POWER switch.

The Zones 2, 3, and 4 will then be programmed, automatically returning the procedure to Step 2. According to the instructions in Step 2, set the next zone group. (Repeat Steps 2 through 5.)

Step 6. Group setting completion

After completing all group settings, press the Reset key using a pointed object.

This completes the setting mode, returning the unit to broadcast standby mode.

* See p. 45 Indicator status.

[All zones setting and its cancellation]

Pressing the ALL key selects all zones and places the unit in the external attenuator bypass mode. The ALL indicator and the indicators for ZONE 1 and ZONE 3 – ZONE 5 will light, while the ZONE 2 indicator will slowly flash.

When the ALL indicator is steadily on, if the ALL key is pressed, the selection of all zones will be cancelled. Then, the setting returns to the situation before the "ALL zones" was set.

Zone 1 Group 2

(Zone 2)

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

POWER

Zone 5

Reset

Zone 1 Group 2

(Zone 2)

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Zone 1 Group 2

(Zone 2)

Zone 5

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

[Group setting contents check]

Complete Steps 1, 2, and 3, then jump to Steps 5 and 6 without executing Step 4 (zone number setting).

[Indicator status]

(1) Flashing

Equal duration "ON" and "OFF" indicator flashing. Indicates that the corresponding setting contents (Example: Zone number) have not yet been selected (setting contents can be selected).

(2) Quick flashing

Indicator flashing with a shorter "ON" duration than "OFF" duration. Indicates that the corresponding setting item (Example: Group No. 2) was already selected when in the state of (1) above.

Example: The indicator quickly flashes when Group 2 was selected, but Zone 2 has not yet been selected

(Zone 2 selectable).

(3) Steady on

Indicates that the setting contents were selected.

(4) Slow flashing

Indicator flashing with a longer "ON" duration than "OFF" duration. Indicates that the corresponding setting item (Example: Group No. 2) was already selected when in the state of (3) above.

Example: The indicator slowly flashes when both Group 2 and Zone 2 were selected.

Zone 2 deselected (selectable)

ON (Lighting)

OFF (Extinguished)

ON = OFF

ZONE 2

Group 2 selected, Zone 2

OFF

deselected (selectable)

ON < OFF

ZONE 2

Zone 2 selected

ZONE 2

Group 2 selected, Zone 2 selected

ON OFF

ON > OFF

ZONE 2

[Operation for zone selection and its cancellation]

• Pressing a currently flashing or quickly flashing zone key for any zone not selected will select that zone (the zone indicator then remains steadily lit or slowly flashes).

• Conversely, if a currently selected zone key is pressed, that zone will then be deselected. ("Selected" and "deselected" states are alternately changed with each press of the key.)

[Dual indication of group and zone selections]

The indicators for set zones remain steadily on, while those for unset zones flash. However, if a zone with the same number as the group number is selected, the corresponding indicator slowly flashes*. (This provides a dual indication of Group and Zone selection.) When the same number zone is not selected, the indicator quickly flashes*. (This provides a dual indication of Group selection and Zone deselection.)

* See p. 45 Indicator status.

24.4. Control Input/Telephone Paging-to-Group Assignment Operation

Here, the operation example of assigning Input 1 to Broadcast Groups 1, 2, and 3 will be explained. (See p. 41 "Input 1 to group" setting example.)

Step 1. Entry to setting mode

Press and release the Reset key while holding down the ZONE 1 and ZONE 4 keys. When all indicators for Zones 1 – 5 begins to flash (2 – 3 seconds after), release both the ZONE 1 and ZONE 4 keys.

The unit will be placed in setting mode. The 5 indicators for ZONE 1 through ZONE 5 begin to flash.

Step 2. Setting item selection (Example: Input 1)

Press the ZONE 1 key to select the Input 1. Note that the ZONE 1 key functions as the selector key for "Input 1."

The ZONE 1 indicator will slowly flash* to indicate that Input 1 was selected.

Pressing other selector key will change the setting item assigned to each zone key as shown on the right. (Though the Zone 5 indicator flashes, no setting item is assigned to the Zone 5 key.)

Step 3. Setting item programming

Press the POWER switch.

The Input 1 will be programmed and the unit will be placed in Group Selection mode for Input 1.

The ZONE 1 indicator changes from "quick flashing" to "slow flashing", while the remaining indicators for zones 2 – 5 and "ALL" (All zones) stay steadily on. This represents that Input 1 has been selected, and "ALL zones" (not "ALL groups") has been set. (Default setting)

ZONE 1 ZONE 4 Reset

Input 1

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Input 1

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Zone 1 (Input 1)

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Input 3

Input 2

TEL paging

Zone 5

Step 4. Group number setting (Example: Groups 1, 2, and 3)

4-1. Pressing the ALL key will cancel the "ALL zones"

setting, causing the ALL indicator and the indicators for ZONES 2 – 5 to flash. The ZONE 1 indicator changes from "slow flashing" to "quick flashing," indicating that Input 1 was selected but Group 1 was not.

Note: The setting returns to the situation before the

"ALL zones" was set.

4-2. Press the ZONE 1, ZONE 2, and ZONE 3 keys to select

the Groups 1 through 3.

• The ZONE 1 indicator changes from "quick flashing" to "slow flashing*," indicating that Input 1 was selected and that Group 1 was set.

• Indicators for ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 become steadily on. (This represents that Groups 2 and 3 are selected.)

• Indicators for ZONE 4, ZONE 5, and ALL remain flashed. (This represents that Groups 4 and 5 were not selected.)

Step 5. Programming of the group number setting

Press the POWER switch.

The Groups 1, 2, and 3 will then be programmed, automatically returning the procedure to Step 2. According to the instructions in Step 2, set the next setting item. (Repeat Steps 2 through 5.)

Step 6. Setting completion

After completing all item settings, press the Reset key using a pointed object.

This completes the setting mode, returning the unit to broadcast standby mode.

* See p. 45 Indicator status.

[Message setting contents check]

Complete Steps 1, 2, and 3, then jump to Steps 5 and 6 without executing Step 4 (group number setting).

[Operation for group selection and its cancellation]

• Pressing a currently flashing or quickly flashing zone key for any group not selected will select that group (the zone indicator then remains steadily lit or slowly flashes).

• Conversely, if a currently selected zone key is pressed, that group will then be deselected. ("Selected" and "deselected" states are alternately changed with each press of the key.)

[Dual indication of setting item and group selections]

The indicators for set groups remain steadily on, while those for unset groups flash. However, if a group to which the setting item is assigned as in the figure of Step 2 is selected, the corresponding indicator slowly flashes*. (This provides a dual indication of Setting item and Group selection.) When that group is not selected, the indicator quickly flashes*. (This provides a dual indication of Setting item selection and Group deselection.)

* See p. 45 Indicator status.

Group 1 (Input 1)

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Group 1 (Input 1)

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

POWER

Group 5

Reset

24.5. Recorded Message-to-Group Assignment Operation

Here, the operation example of assigning Recorded Message 1 to Broadcast Groups 1, 3, and 4 will be explained. (See p. 42 "Message 1 to group" setting example.)

Step 1. Entry to recorded message setting mode

Press and release the Reset key while holding down the ZONE 1 and ZONE 3 keys. When all indicators for Zones 1 – 5 begins to flash (2 – 3 seconds after), release both the ZONE 1 and ZONE 3 keys.

The unit will be placed in recorded message setting mode. The 5 indicators for ZONE 1 through ZONE 5 begin to flash. (They indicate Message 1 through Message 5.)

Operations of Steps 2 – 6 described hereinafter are the same as those described in the previous section "Control Input/Telephone Paging-to-Group Assignment Operation." However, read 4 setting items of inputs 1 – 3 and TEL paging as Messages 1 – 4, and note that Message 5 is assigned to ZONE 5 key in step 2.

Shown on the right is the status of each indicator that results from the group number setting (Example. Groups 1, 3, and 4) performed in Step 4.

ZONE 1 ZONE 3 Reset

Message 1

Message 5

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

Group 1 (Message 1)

Group 5

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ALL

25. LINKAGE BETWEEN REMOTE MICROPHONE AND ITS EXTENSION

When adding the RM-210 Remote Microphone Extension, link it with the RM-200M Remote Microphone using the extension cable and mounting hardware supplied with the RM-210.

Step 1. Turn over both the RM-200M and the RM-210, and keep them in close contact with each other.

Step 2. Connect between both units using the extension cable.

Step 3. Using 4 supplied screws (marked with [ ] in the figure) and Linkage Bracket B, link both units

together.

Step 4. Using 8 supplied screws ([ ] marking) and 2 pieces of Linkage Bracket A, fix both units securely.

Note: If incorrect or loose connection is found between both units, loosen all the bracket fixing screws to

disassemble the units and then link them again with the screws.

Extension cable

Linkage bracket B

RM-210

Linkage bracket A

RM-210

RM-200M

Bottom side

RM-200M

Bottom side

26. NAME LABEL PREPARATION

26.1. Amplifier's Label Preparation

• Use the supplied labels to indicate the names of each input and output on the front panel. Write the name in the label, and affix it under each input or output volume control. See p. 8 "NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS" for the place the label is affixed to. When making the label with a word processor, etc., be sure that its size is no larger than 24 mm x 6 mm.

• Use the supplied label to indicate the set position of each volume control.

26.2. Remote Microphone's Label Preparation

26.2.1. Name label type and usable paper

Label type

Name label A: For setting on the RM-200M's left side Name label B: For setting on the RM-200M's right side, and RM-210

Paper: Under 0.2 mm thick

26.2.2. Preparing the name label

(1) Preparation by hand

Copy the "Pattern paper for hand writing" on the next page. After writing a name, cut out the pattern paper aligning it with the cutting guidelines.

(2) Preparation by using a PC or word processor

Prepare and print according to the instructions given in the "Dimensional diagram for printing devices" on p. 52. Then cut out to the instructed size.

26.2.3. Inserting the name label

• Fully insert the name label cut out to the instructed size into the label entry slit.

• To remove the label, pull it out of the slit using the tip of knife blade.

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Zone 5

Remote microphone RM-200M

Name label A

Name label B (already prepared and cut out)

Name label entry slit

[Pattern paper for hand writing]

Name label A Name label B

Cutting guideline

Shown in actual size

[Dimensional diagram for printing devices]

Name label A

Cutting size: 30 x 110 mm

POWER

FAULT

EMERGENCY

ACTIVATION

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

2626 13

13137

110

Name label B

Cutting size: 30 x 136 mm

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

ZONE 5

MESSAGE 1

MESSAGE 2

136

9 x 13 (=117)

ALL-ZONE

Names are assigned as an example. Unit: mm

MESSAGE 3

MESSAGE 4

MESSAGE 5

27. COMPACTFLASH (CF) CARD RECORDING

27.1. Recording

• Use TOA's EV-350R Digital Announcer for CF card recording.

• The table below shows an example of Program/Sentence composition for Messages 1 – 8.

[Setting items and contents]

(1) Set the items in "Program No." (P001 – P008) and "Playback method" columns as shown in the table.

Besides, be sure to set the "Busy output (at repeat interval)" (omitted in the table) for ON (factory-preset).

(2) The contents in "Number of repeats", "Repeat interval", and "Sentence No. (or Silent Section)" are given

for an example.

(3) Determine the optimum "Output level" for each Program by performing the operation.

(Factory-preset level: Graduation 6)

Note: The VM amplifier ignores the following settings programmed by the EV-350R.

(1) Program title, Sentence title

(2) Output (1 and/or 2)

(3) The setting contents to be registered in the EV-350R unit, not in the CF card. (See the item marked

) in the "Summarized Operational Functions" on page 15 of the "EV-350R OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS.")

Refer to the "Digital Announcer EV-350R Operating Instructions" for terminologies and recording method.

[CF Card (card adapter required)]

• Use the supplied CF card.

• Be sure to keep 10-second or longer unrecorded portion on the card because it is used for controlling the EV-200M board's surveillance function.

• Place the CF card in the CompactFlash card adapter, then insert the adapter into the memory card slot on the EV-350R's front panel.

Caution

• When the EV-200M is mounted, never move the unit from one place to another with the Flash Card inserted because the EV-200M or the CompactFlash card may fail.

• Avoid inserting or withdrawing the CompactFlash card while the unit is alive.

27.2. Message Program/Sentence Composition Example

Remarks

Activation from Remote Microphone or Message activation input (CONTROL I/O) Alert message Evacuation message Pre-recorded chime

VM unit's

Message No.

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 Message 6 Message 7 Message 8

Playback

method Continuous Program Playback

Repeat Playback Continuous Program Playback

Number

of repeats

–– –– –– ––

–– 5 times Endless

––

Repeat interval

–– –– –– ––

–– 0 second 0 second

––

Sentence No.

(or Silent Section) A001, A002, M003, A003 A011, A012, M002, A013 A021, A022, M002, A023 A031 A041 A051, M001, A052, M002 A061, M001, A062, M002 A071

Program

No. P001 P002 P003 P004 P005 P006 P007 P008

27.3. Message Program Example

The programs shown in "Message Program/Sentence Composition Example" on the previous page operate as follows.

(1) General-purpose broadcast message (Program No. 1)

[Continuous program playback method]

(2) Alert announcement message (Program No. 6)

[Repeat playback method]

(3) Evacuation announcement message (Program No. 7)

[Repeat playback method]

Step No.

001

002

003

004

Program P001

1st sentence

A001

2nd sentence

A002

Playback

Silent interval 3 seconds

M003

3rd sentence

A003

Step No.

001

002

003

Program P006

Alert signal tone

A051

Silent interval 1 second

M001

Playback

Alert message

A052

Activation

Stop

Activation

Repeat interval: 0 second

...

(0, 10, 1, 2,

50 seconds,

...

99 minutes selectable)

004

Silent interval 2 seconds

M002

Returns to step No. 001.

Step No.

001

002

003

004

Program P007

Evacuation signal tone

A061

Silent interval 1 second

M001

Evacuation message

A062

Silent interval 2 seconds

M002

Activation

Playback

Returns to step No. 001.

Number of repeats: 5 times

...

(1, 2

128 times, Endless selectable)

Repeat interval: 0 second

...

(0, 10, 1, 2,

Number of repeats: Endless

...

(1, 2

128 times, Endless selectable)

50 seconds,

...

99 minutes selectable)

28. BLOCK DIAGRAM

[VM-2120/-2240]

Level meter

–24 –17 –7 0 dB

–30

POWER AMP

PRE

OUT

ATTENUATOR

CONTROL

EXTERNAL SP

N2CC

CPU

MASTER vol

INPUT

DIRECT OUT

Zone

On/Off

ATT bypass

(ATT)

Zone vol

Zone select

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

MASTER bypass

CPU

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

EMERGENCY

FAULT

ZONE 5

POWER

ZONE 5

I/O

(D-sub 25P)

SURVEILLANCE

Detector

Impedance

CPU

SV-200MA (option)

Detector

Ground Fault

Detector

Amp Fault

Timer

Watchdog

CPU

AC/DC

EEPROM

Detector

AC FUSE

AC MAINS

Power

DC POWER IN

24 V DC

DC FUSE

24 V DC OUT

IT-450

(option)

SETTINGS

(Phantom Power)

REC

OUT

LINE

OUT

INPUT 1 vol

Tone

SETTINGS

(INPUT 1 MIC/LINE)

INPUT 1

(MIC/LINE)

BASS TREBLE

IT-450

(option)

CPU

CTRL IN 1

Tone

INPUT 2

INPUT 2 vol

(MIC/LINE)

BASS TREBLE

SETTINGS

(INPUT 2 MIC/LINE)

IT-450

(option)

CPU

CTRL IN 2

INPUT 3

SETTINGS

INPUT 3 vol

Tone

BASS TREBLE

SETTINGS

(INPUT 3 MIC/LINE)

CPU

CTRL IN 3

(MIC/LINE)

(Master/Slave)

SW 2

IT-450

(option)

CEH

TEL PAGING

SW 3

TEL PAGING vol

IT-450

(option)

CPU

Ctrl In

RM vol

Audio

(

LINK

Remote mic

Slave amp

(

RS-485 CPU

SETTINGS

CHIME vol

CPU

Chime

EV-200M (option)

(Chime Tone Select)

CF card

sound source

1 kHz

Detector

CPU

BGM 1

(LINE)

Tone

BGM 2

(LINE)

BGM vol

Auto fader

( D-sub 25P)

CONTROL I/O

BASS TREBLE

Mute level

VM-2120 VM-2240 AC: 120 V or 230 V, 50/60 Hz DC: 24 V/7.5 A (VM-2120), 24 V/15 A (VM-2240), M3.5 screw

terminal, Barrier distance: 8 mm, Applicable cable gauge:

AWG22 – AWG14

With no signal present

37 W 54 W Under normal operating conditions according to EN60065: 1998 sec. 4.2

107 W 255 W

With rated output signal

201 W 549 W

With no signal present

0.7 A 1 A Under normal operating conditions according to EN60065: 1998 sec. 4.2

2.1 A 5 A With rated output signal

5.2 A 14 A

120 W 240 W

50 – 16,000 Hz

Under 1%

Over 60 dB

Bass: 100 Hz ±10 dB, Treble: 10 kHz ±10 dB

(Inputs 1 – 3 and BGM individually adjustable.) 2 RJ45 female connectors for connecting the RM-200M Remote Microphone and the VM-2120 or VM-2240 unit used as an expansion amplifier. Maximum distance: 800 m, Link cable: Category 5 Shielded Twisted-Pair straight cable (TIA/EIA-568A standard) –60 dB*1(MIC)/–10 dB*1(LINE) (changeable), 600 Ω, electronically balanced*2, combined XLR connector (female)/phone jack (Only Input 1 is additionally equipped with DIN connector*3.) Push-in terminal block*

Voice sound: –10 dB*1, 10 kΩ, electronically-balanced input with

shield terminal*

Control: No-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 3.3 V

DC, short-circuit current: under 1 mA –20 dB*1, 10 kΩ, RCA pin jack, monaural 0 dB*1, 10 kΩ, RCA pin jack 100 V line, for All-Zone Broadcast (This input is selected when the "Unit's broadcast cutoff" control is activated.)

Model No. Power Source

Power Consumption on AC Mains

Current Consumption on 24 V DC Power Input

Rated Output Output Voltage/Impedance

Frequency Response Distortion Signal-to-Noise Ratio Tone Control

Remote Microphone /Expansion Amplifier Connection

Inputs 1 – 3

Telephone Paging Input

BGM 1 – 2 Power Amplifier Input

29. SPECIFICATIONS

[System Management Amplifier VM-2120/-2240]

Audio Input

To be continued

100 V/83 Ω (changeable to 70 V/42 Ω or 50 V/21 Ω)

100 V/42 Ω (changeable to 70 V/21 Ω or 50 V/10 Ω)

To be continued

VM-2120 VM-2240

5-zone selector with attenuator (all zones simultaneously selectable) Direct output from the power amplifier output transformer (attenuator bypassed), Plug-in screw connector*

0 dB*1, 10 kΩ, RCA pin jack 0 dB*1, 10 kΩ, RCA pin jack 0 dB*1, 10 kΩ, RCA pin jack For controlling Inputs 1 – 3, Push-in terminal block No-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 3.3 V DC, shortcircuit current: under 1 mA 25-pin female D-sub connector Input: No-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 3.3 V DC,

short-circuit current: under 1 mA

Output: Open collector output, withstand voltage: 30 V DC,

operating current: under 10 mA

(1) External control input

• Activation of messages*

• Activation of power

• Activation and stop of Emergency Broadcast

• Unit's broadcast cutoff (when activated by an external emergency equipment)

(2) Status output

• Irregularity of communications with the Remote Microphone and an expansion amplifier

• AC power condition

• DC power condition

• Irregularity of the sound source of the Voice Announcement Board

• Failure (FAULT) indication on

• Power switch on

Plug-in screw connector*7, relay, no-voltage make contact output, transfer type, withstand voltage: 30 V DC, 125V AC, contact current: under 7 A (DC), under 7 A (AC) 25-pin female D-sub connector Input: No-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 3.3 V DC,

short-circuit current: under 1 mA

Output: Open collector output, withstand voltage: 30 V DC,

operating current: under 10 mA 24 V DC/0.1 A, for supplying power to an optional Amplifier Control Unit RU-2001/-2002, push-in terminal block*

Built-in chime: 2-tone chime/4-tone chime (Up)/Single-tone chime/

4-tone chime (Up & Down)/ off

Voice Announcement Board sound source: Pre-recorded chime*

Operates as follows depending on heatsink temperature. Under 50°C: Stop 50 – 85°C: Low to High speed (variable) Over 85°C: High speed

Model No.

Speaker Output

Speaker Selector Direct Speaker Line Output Line Output Recording Output Preamplifier Output

Control Inputs 1 – 3

Control Input and Output

External Attenuator Control Output

Surveillance Input and Output*

Power Supply

Chime Tone

Cooling Fan

Rated output (volume control in maximum position), Plug-in screw connector*

Audio Output

*10 dB = 1 V *2Can be transformer-balanced with the addition of an optional IT-450 input transformer. *3For connection of the Paging Microphone PM-660D with a remote control switch *4An optional EV-200M Voice Announcement Board is required.

The messages and chime sound source must be pre-recorded into a CF (CompactFlash) card to be

inserted into the EV-200M Board. *5An optional SV-200MA Surveillance Board is required. *6Usable cable gauge: AWG26 – AWG20 *7Usable cable gauge: AWG24 – AWG12

Specifications of the AWG cables

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

• Accessories

Name label ............................................... 1

VR cover .................................................. 4

[VM-2120 (120 V AC version)]

Miniature type fuse 6.3 A ......................... 1

[VM-2120 (230 V AC version)]

Miniature type time-lag fuse T2.5 A ......... 1

[VM-2240 (120 V AC version)]

Miniature type fuse 8 A ............................ 1

[VM-2240 (230 V AC version)]

Miniature type time-lag fuse T3.15 A ....... 1

• Optional products

For both VM-2120 and VM-2240

Rack mounting bracket MB-36 Input transformer IT-450 Voice Announcement Board EV-200M Surveillance Board SV-200MA

VM-2120 VM-2240

Two units stacking (VM-2120 or VM-2240) Emergency broadcast (sequential control) Broadcast priority control Surveillance (failure detection) function Power supply to Remote Microphone

0 – 40 °C Panel: ABS resin Case: Steel plate, paint

419 (w) x 143.3 (h) x 355.7 (d) mm

12.5 kg 14.5 kg

Model No. Function

Operating Temperature Finish

Dimensions Weight

AWG

12 14 20 22 24 26

Diameter (Solid)

2.052 mm

1.628 mm

0.8128 mm

0.6426 mm

0.5105 mm

0.4039 mm

Cross-section (Stranded)

3.309 mm

2.082 mm

0.5189 mm

0.3243 mm

0.2047 mm

0.1281 mm

[Remote Microphone Extension RM-210]

20 mA maximum (in terms of RM-200M's DC power input) Connection to RM-200M by dedicated cable Activation of Voice Announcement Board's voice messages when controlling speakers in 10 zones at RM-200M ABS resin 110 (w) x 76.5 (h) x 215 (d) mm 350 g

Current Consumption Connection Function

Finish Dimensions Weight

24 V DC (Operating range: 14 – 28 V DC) Power input jack: Non-polarity type Usable power input plug*3: Outer diameter ø5.5 mm, inner diameter

ø2.1 mm, length 9.5 mm 100 mA maximum Under 1% 100 – 20,000 Hz Over 60 dB 0 dB*1, 600 Ω, balanced Unidirectional electret condenser microphone Zones 1 – 5 or Zones 1 – 10 (2 stacked amplifiers connection), Groups 1 – 2, and All-Zone Broadcast Activation of Emergency Broadcast (pre-recorded announcement*

or live microphone announcement) by Emergency Broadcast Switch Activation of 5 messages*

Up to 4 RS-485 Control Microphone volume control Category 5 STP cable, RJ45 connector 800 m maximum in total Only a single unit can be power-supplied from VM-2120 or VM2240 amplifier. Line resistance: Under 40 Ω (one way) ABS resin 190 (w) x 76.5 (h) x 215 (d) mm (Gooseneck microphone excluded) 750 g

Power Source

Current Consumption Distortion Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio Audio Output Microphone Speaker Control

Emergency Broadcast

Voice Message Control No. of Connectable Units Communication System Volume Control Connection Cable and Connector Communication Distance DC Power Supply from Amplifier

Finish Dimensions Weight

[Remote Microphone RM-200M]

Remarks

120 V AC version

230 V AC version

Part name AD-4800 (US) AD-4800 (ER) AD-4800 (BS) AD-4800 (AS)

Part code 100-07-290-70 100-07-291-80 100-07-292-10 100-07-293-60

*10 dB = 1 V *2An optional EV-200M Board must be mounted in the VM-2120 or VM-2240 Amplifier.

The voice messages must be pre-recorded into a CF (CompactFlash) card to be inserted into the EV-200M Board.

*3Suppliable AC adapters

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

• Accessory

Link cable (3 m) ....................................... 1

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

• Accessories

Extension cable ....................................... 1

Linkage bracket A .................................... 2

Linkage bracket B .................................... 1

Screw for linkage bracket ...................... 12

133-02-00158-00

URL: http://www.toa.jp/

Traceability Information for Europe

Manufacturer:

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

Authorized representative:

TOA Electronics Europe GmbH Suederstrasse 282, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

[Voice Announcement Board EV-200M]

24 V DC, 0.1 A 3 W 0 dB* 20 – 20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling, 1 kHz reference)

20 – 14,000 Hz (32 kHz sampling, 1 kHz reference) Under 0.3% (44.1 kHz, recording method: Extremely High) CF card (supplied)

Number of mountable card: 1 Single source playback 8 programs 0 – 50°C Under 90% (no dew condensation) 120 (w) x 18.6 (h) x 121 (d) mm 110 g

Power Source Power Consumption Output Frequency Response

Distortion Memory Card

Playback Mode No. of Playback Program Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions Weight

Mounting screw ........................................ 2 CF card .................................................... 1

* 0 dB = 1 V

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

• Accessories

[Surveillance Board SV-200MA]

24 V DC 120 mA Input: No-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 3.3 V DC,

sort-circuit current: under 1 mA (1) Speaker line initial setting activation signal (2) Speaker line surveillance activation signal

Output: Open collector output, withstand voltage: 30 V DC,

control current: under 10 mA (1) Monitoring short or open of individual speaker line (zone 1 – 5) (2) Ground fault (insulation resistance: under 50 kΩ) (3) Power amplifier failures

Input/Output

Input: No-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 24 V DC,

sort-circuit current: under 60 mA

Output: Open collector output, withstand voltage: 24 V DC (used with VM

24 V DC output), control current: under 20 mA (1) Speaker Zone information/selection (2) Power amplifier fault link

Connector: D-sub connector (25-pin, female) Power amplifier failure: 20 kHz pilot tone detection Speaker line failure: 40 Hz impedance detection (Detectable minimum load: 5 W) Speaker lines are automatically monitored at set time intervals . (10 – 60 min, at 10 min intervals) 0 – 50°C Under 90% RH (no dew condensation) 90 (w) x 20.6 (h) x 157 (d) mm 140 g

Power Source Current Consumption Control Input and Output

Failure Detection

Speaker Line Surveillance Set Time Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions Weight

Flat cable ................................................. 2

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

• Accessories

Toa VM-2120, RM-200M, RM-210, EV-200M, SV-200MA Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual