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OPERATION MANUAL

INTEGRATED VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM

VM-3000 Series

VOICE ALARM SYSTEM AMPLIFIER	VM-3240VA
VOICE ALARM SYSTEM AMPLIFIER	VM-3360VA
VM EXTENSION AMPLIFIER	VM-3240E
VM EXTENSION AMPLIFIER	VM-3360E
FIREMAN’S MICROPHONE	RM-300MF
FIREMAN’S MICROPHONE EXTENSION	RM-320F
REMOTE MICROPHONE	RM-200M
REMOTE MICROPHONE EXTENSION	RM-210
END OF LINE UNIT	VM-300SV

1438

TOA Electronics Europe GmbH

Suederstrasse 282, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

1438/CPD/0180

EN 54-16: 2008

Voice alarm control and indicating equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems VM-3000

Provided options:

7.3Audible warning

7.6.2Manual silencing of the voice alarm condition

7.7.2Manual reset of the voice alarm condition

7.9Voice alarm condition output

8.3 Indication of faults related to voice alarm zones

10Voice alarm manual control

11Interface to external control device(s)

12Emergency microphone(s)

13.14 Redundant power amplifiers

Technical data: see document VM-3000 Instruction Manual

(Does not apply to VM-3240VA SA, VM-3360VA SA, VM-3240E SA and VM-3360E SA)

Note: Refer to the Instruction Manual attached to the VX-2000DS for the installation of the the VX2000DS Emergency power supply, the VX-2000PF Power supply frame, and the VX-200PS Power supply unit.

Thank you for purchasing TOA Integrated Voice Evacuation System VM-3000 Series.

Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................	6
2. FEATURES ............................................................................................................	6
3. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
3.1. System Example 1 .............................................................................................	7
3.2. System Example 2 ..............................................................................................	8
3.3. System Example 3 ..............................................................................................	9
3.4. System Example 4 ............................................................................................	10
3.5. System Example 5 ............................................................................................	11
4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
4.1. VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA Voice Alarm System Amplifiers ........................	12
4.2. VM-3240E and VM-3360E VM Extension Amplifiers .......................................	12
4.3. RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone ...................................................................	18
4.4. RM-320F Fireman's Microphone Extension .....................................................	21
4.5. RM-200M Remote Microphone ........................................................................	22
4.6. RM-210 Remote Microphone Extension ..........................................................	24
4.7. VP-2241/2421 Power Amplifiers ......................................................................	25
4.8. VP-200VX Power Amplifier Input Module ........................................................	26
4.9. VM-300SV End of Line Unit .............................................................................	26
5. MAKING GENERAL BROADCASTS
5.1. Making Broadcasts from the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA
5.1.1. BGM broadcasts .....................................................................................	27
5.1.2. Microphone announcements ..................................................................	28
5.2. Broadcasting from the RM-200M
5.2.1. Microphone announcements ..................................................................	30
5.2.2. Automatic announcement broadcasts ....................................................	31
5.3. Making Automatic Announcements Using Control Signal Inputs .....................	32
5.4. Summary of General Broadcast Procedures
5.4.1. Making general broadcast from the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA ..........	33

5.4.2.Making general broadcasts from the RM-200M Remote Microphone ... 33

5.4.3.Broadcasting automatic general announcements

using the control signal input .................................................................	33
6. MAKING EMERGENCY BROADCASTS ..................................................	34
6.1. Making Emergency Broadcasts from the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA
6.1.1. Microphone announcements ..................................................................	35
6.1.2. Automatic emergency announcement broadcasts .................................	37
6.2. Making RM-300MF Emergency Broadcasts
6.2.1. Microphone announcements ..................................................................	39
6.2.2. Automatic emergency announcement broadcasts .................................	41
6.3. Making Automatic Emergency Announcements Using Control Signal Inputs
(Automatic Fire Alarm Systems, etc.) ...............................................................	43
6.4. Summary of Emergency Broadcast Procedures
6.4.1. Making emergency broadcast from the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA .....	45
6.4.2. Fireman’s microphone emergency broadcasts ......................................	45
6.4.3. Making automatic emergency announcements
using the control signal input .................................................................	45

7. EQUIPMENT STATUS AND RESPONSE WHEN EMERGENCY MODE IS ACTIVATED BY EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

7.1. RM-300MF Status and Operation When Emergency-Activated
by External Equipment .....................................................................................	46
7.2. VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA Status and Operation
When Emergency-Activated by External Equipment ........................................	46
7.3. When Emergency-Activated by External Contact Input
from Automatic Fire Alarm Systems, etc. .........................................................	46
8. PRIORITY SETTINGS
8.1. General Broadcast Priorities ............................................................................	47
8.2. Emergency Broadcast Priorities .......................................................................	48
9. CPU OFF FUNCTION
9.1. What Is the CPU OFF Function? .....................................................................	49
9.2. Making All-Zone Calls Using the CPU OFF Function
9.2.1. Making all-zone calls from the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA ...................	49
9.2.2. Making all-zone calls from the RM-300MF
using the CPU OFF function ..................................................................	49
9.3. Priorities When All-Zone Calls Are Made Using the CPU OFF Function .........	50
10. SURVEILLANCE
10.1. What Is the Surveillance Function? ................................................................	51
10.2. How to Use the Surveillance Function ...........................................................	51
10.3. Monitored VM-3000 System Components .....................................................	51
10.4. Equipment Operation upon Failure Detection and Recovery Procedure .......	52
10.4.1. Equipment operation upon failure detection ......................................	53
10.4.2. Failure acknowledgment ....................................................................	56
10.4.3. Failure reset operation .......................................................................	57
10.5. Examples of Failures and Their Counter-Operations
10.5.1. Failure example 1: Communications failure .......................................	59
10.5.2. Failure example 2: Short circuit of speaker line 6 ..............................	60
10.6. LCD Failure Display .......................................................................................	62
11. SETTINGS
11.1. Keys Used for Settings ...................................................................................	66
11.2. Setting Hierarchical Chart ..............................................................................	67
11.3. Configuration Settings
11.3.1. Configuration settings hierarchical chart ............................................	68
11.3.2. Password entry ..................................................................................	69
11.3.3. Configuration setting items ................................................................	70
11.4. Information Settings
11.4.1. Information setting hierarchical chart .................................................	79
11.4.2. Information setting items ....................................................................	79
11.5. Audio Settings
11.5.1. Audio settings hierarchical chart ........................................................	81
11.5.2. Audio setting items .............................................................................	82
11.6. Surveillance Settings
11.6.1. Surveillance setting hierarchical chart ...............................................	86
11.6.2. Surveillance setting items ..................................................................	86
11.7. Inputs 1 – 3 Settings
11.7.1. Inputs 1 – 3 setting hierarchical chart ................................................	87
11.7.2. Inputs 1 – 3 setting items ...................................................................	88

11.8. BGM Settings
11.8.1. BGM setting hierarchical chart............................................................	89
11.8.2. BGM setting items ..............................................................................	90

12.REMOTE MICROPHONE SETTINGS (RM-300MF, RM-200M)

12.1. DIP Switch Functions

12.1.1. RM-300MF .........................................................................................	91
12.1.2. RM-200M ...........................................................................................	91
12.2. Unit ID Number Settings
(RM-300MF: Switch 5 operation or RM-200M: Switch 1 and 2 operation) .....	92
12.3. Compression Settings
(RM-300MF: Switch 6 operation or RM-200M: Switch 6 operation) ...............	92
12.4. Setting the Terminating RM-300MF Unit (RM-300MF: Switch 7 operation) ...	93
12.5. CPU OFF Function Enable/Disable Settings
(RM-300MF: Switch 8 operation) ...................................................................	93
12.6. Talk Key Settings (RM-200M: Switch 4 operation) ........................................	93
12.7. Maintenance Mode (RM-300MF: Switch 1 operation) ....................................	93
13. INSTALLATION
13.1. Installing the RM-300MF on a Wall ................................................................	94
13.2. Installing the RM-320F on a Wall ...................................................................	97
13.3. Installing the RM-200M on a Wall ..................................................................	99
13.4. Installing the RM-210 on a Wall ...................................................................	100
13.5. Linking the RM-200M with the RM-210 (For Desktop Mounting) .................	101
13.6. Creating Remote Microphone Name Labels
13.6.1. Inserting the name label ...................................................................	102
13.6.2. If the name label is not printed correctly ..........................................	103
13.6.3. Dimensional diagram for printing devices ........................................	103
13.6.4. Pattern paper for hand writing ..........................................................	104
13.7. Installing the VP-200VX Power Amplifier Input Module
in the VP-2241/2421 Power Amplifiers ........................................................	106
13.8. Rack Mounting .............................................................................................	108
13.9. Desktop Mounting of the VM Amplifiers .......................................................	109
14. CONNECTIONS
14.1. Removable Terminal Plug Connection .........................................................	110
14.2. Audio and Control Connection Example ......................................................	111
14.3. Remote Microphone Connections
14.3.1. Power supply and limit on the number of remote microphones .......	112
14.3.2. RM-300MF connection .....................................................................	114
14.3.3. RM-200M connection .......................................................................	116
14.3.4. Connections between RM-300MF and RM-200M ............................	118
14.4. General Control Input Terminal Connections
14.4.1. Controlling functions assigned to the General Control
Input terminals from the external equipment ....................................	119
14.4.2. Using the local input .........................................................................	120
14.4.3. Example of connection to external equipment .................................	121
14.5. Emergency Control Input Terminal Connections .........................................	122
14.5.1. External emergency control equipment connection .........................	123
14.5.2. Using the Amplifier cut off function ...................................................	124
14.5.3. Connections to detect failures
on the emergency control input lines ................................................	125
14.6. VM-300SV Connection .................................................................................	127

14.7. Status Output Terminal Connections ...........................................................	128
14.8. Power Amplifier and Speaker Connections
14.8.1. Speaker connection .........................................................................	129
14.8.2. External attenuator connection (3-wire system) ...............................	129
14.8.3. External attenuator connection (4-wire system) ...............................	130
14.9. Connections between VM and VP Amplifiers ...............................................	131
14.10. Connections between VM Amplifiers ...........................................................	133
14.11. Connecting Power Supply Equipment ..........................................................	134
15. VM-3000 CABLE USAGE TABLE..............................................................	138
16. SPECIFICATIONS
16.1. VM-3240VA Voice Alarm System Amplifier ................................................	140
16.2. VM-3360VA Voice Alarm System Amplifier ................................................	142
16.3. VM-3240E VM Extension Amplifier .............................................................	144
16.4. VM-3360E VM Extension Amplifier .............................................................	145
16.5. RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone ..............................................................	146
16.6. RM-320F Fireman’s Microphone Extension ................................................	146
16.7. RM-200M Remote Microphone ...................................................................	147
16.8. RM-210 Remote Microphone Extension .....................................................	147
16.9. VP-2241 Power Amplifier 1 x 240 W ...........................................................	148
16.10. VP-2421 Power Amplifier 1 x 420 W ...........................................................	149
16.11. VP-200VX Power Amplifier Input Module ...................................................	150
16.12. VM-300SV End of Line Unit .........................................................................	150

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VM-3000 Series Voice Alarm System is an integrated emergency/general announcement broadcast system. The Voice Alarm System Amplifier that plays the central role in the system is available in two models: VM-3240VA (240W) and VM-3360VA (360W). Using these amplifiers in conjunction with the VM-3240E (240W) and VM-3360E (360W) Extension Amplifiers allows larger systems to be built.

2. FEATURES

•The VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA both have 6 speaker outputs. This can be expanded to up to 60 outputs by combining the amplifier with its corresponding extension amplifiers, the VM-3240E or VM-3360E, respectively.

•Set data, log data and other Voice Alarm System Amplifier data can be accessed by way of the Ethernet.

•Up to 4*1 RM-300MF emergency broadcast Fireman’s Microphones and up to 4*1 general broadcast-use RM-200M Remote Microphones (8*1 units in total) can be connected to the Voice Alarm System Amplifier.

*1 These connection numbers are available only when all the versions of VM-3000VA firmware, RM-300MF firmware, and VM-3000 Setting Software are 3.00 or later. When the versions are earlier than 3.00, up to 2 RM-300MFs and up to 2 RM-200Ms can be connected, respectively. Besides, only up to a total of 4 RM-300Ms and RM-200Ms can be connected. Also, if the system is required to meet the requirements of EN54-16, only up to 2 RM-300MFs can be connected.

•The system enables simultaneous 2-channel broadcast of automatic emergency announcement broadcasts and microphone announcements from the RM-300MF VM Fireman's Microphone. Also, 2-channel broadcast*2 of automatic emergency announcement broadcasts is possible.

*2 2-channel broadcast of automatic emergency announcement broadcasts can be made by respective units using the VM-3240VA/3360VA and VM-3240E/3360E.

By connecting an external amplifier to each of the VM-3240VA/3360VA and VM-3240E/3360E, 2-channel broadcasts of automatic emergency announcement broadcasts can be made to individual units' output lines.

This function can be used only when all the versions of VM-3000VA firmware, VM-3000E firmware, and VM-3000 Setting Software are 3.00 or later. This function is compliant with the BS-5839 Part 8.

•Connecting an external standby amplifier (VP-2241 and VP-2421) to both of the Voice Alarm System Amplifier and its Extension Amplifiers VM-3240E and VM-3360E enables background music (BGM)/paging broadcasts. The BGM/paging broadcast refers to simultaneous 2-channel broadcasts that allow paging calls (microphone announcements) to be made over other zones without interrupting current BGM broadcasts.

•For systems employing the VX-2000DS Emergency Power Supply, only emergency broadcasts can be made while backup power is being supplied by the VX-2000DS, even if the main power supply has been cut off.

•Easy-to-understand on-screen settings can be performed from a PC screen using the setting software.

•Audio inputs include inputs 1 – 4, a remote microphone input, an emergency remote microphone input, and BGM inputs 1 & 2 (select either of the two).

•Control inputs and outputs include 6 inputs and 3 status outputs for emergency broadcasts, and 8 inputs and 8 outputs for general broadcasts. By adding extension amplifiers (up to 9 units can be connected), the number can be increased up to 60 inputs for emergency broadcasts and up to 80 inputs and 80 outputs for general broadcasts.

3. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

3.1. System Example 1

This example is for one of the simplest systems, and is ideal for installation in restaurants and small stores.

VM-3240VA

RM-200M

BGM unit

[System outline]

• A 240W 1-channel general broadcast system with 6 outputs.

3.2. System Example 2

A standby amplifier is connected to this system, which is ideal for installation in factories and schools.

			RM LINK 1	VM-3240VA
			RM LINK 1
RM-200M	RM-300MF	RM-320F	RM LINK 2
RM-200M	RM-300MF	RM-320F
				EXT. AMP INPUT
				VM LINK
				EXT. PA LINK
				PA OUT	VP-2241
				DC POWER
RM-200M	RM-210	RM-300MF		PA OUT
RM-200M	RM-210	RM-300MF
			EXT. AMP	VM-3240E
			INPUT
				VM LINK
VX-2000DS
		DS LINK
			EXT. AMP	VM-3240E
		DC POWER	INPUT
		DC POWER

Lead-acid Battery

[System outline]

•A 720 W integrated 1-channel emergency/general broadcast system with 18 outputs.

•A VP-2241 standby amplifier is connected to the system. If the Voice Alarm System Amplifier should fail during a general or emergency broadcast, it is automatically switched to the standby amplifier, allowing the broadcast to continue uninterrupted.

•Emergency broadcasts can be made even during power failures if the VX-2000DS Emergency Power Supply is connected. However, general broadcasts are not possible.

3.3. System Example 3

This example is a system suited to shopping centers.

		VM-3240VA
		RM LINK 1
RM-200M	RM-300MF	RM LINK 2
RM-200M	RM-300MF	RM-320F
		VM LINK	EXT. AMP INPUT
		VM LINK
		EXT. PA LINK	PA OUT	VP-2241
			PA OUT	VP-2241
		DC POWER
RM-200M	RM-210	RM-300MF	VM-3240E
		VM LINK	EXT. AMP INPUT
		EXT. PA LINK
			PA OUT	VP-2241
VX-2000DS		DC POWER
		DS LINK
		DC POWER

Lead-acid Battery	VM-3240E

VX-200PS

EXT. AMP INPUT

VX-2000DS	EXT. PA LINK
VX-2000DS	PA OUT VP-2241
	DS LINK
	DC POWER
	DC POWER

Lead-acid Battery

[System outline]

•A 1,440 W integrated emergency/general broadcast system with 18 outputs.

•Unlike a 1-channel broadcast system, this system allows paging calls (microphone announcements) to be made over zones other than those currently being used by the BGM broadcast without interrupting the BGM broadcast. Example: It is possible to page over Zone 3 while playing BGM in Zones 1 and 2. BGM broadcasts are made by the VM amplifier and paging calls by the VP amplifier.

•Paging calls can still be initiated even if either the VM amplifier or the VP amplifier should fail.

•Emergency broadcasts can be made even if either the VM amplifier or the VP amplifier should fail.

•Emergency broadcasts can be made even during power failures if the VX-2000DS Emergency Power Supply is connected. However, general broadcasts are not possible.

3.4. System Example 4

2-channel broadcast* of emergency announcement broadcast can be made by using the VM-3240VA or VM3360VA Voice Alarm System Amplifier in conjunction with the VM-3240E or VM-3360E Extension Amplifier.

*This function can be used only when all the versions of VM-3000VA firmware, VM-3000E firmware, and VM3000 Setting Software are 3.00 or later.

				(Example)
				Alert
			VM-3360VA	Alert
		RM LINK 1	VM-3360VA
		RM LINK 1
RM-200M	RM-300MF	RM LINK 2		Alert
RM-200M	RM-300MF	RM-320F
				Alert
			VM LINK	Alert
				Alert
				Alert
				Evacuate
RM-200M	RM-210	RM-300MF		Evacuate
RM-200M	RM-210	RM-300MF		VM-3360E
				VM-3360E
				Evacuate
				Evacuate
			VM LINK
				Evacuate
VX-2000DS				Evacuate
		DS LINK		Evacuate
		DS LINK

DC POWER	Alert
	Alert
	VM-3360E
	Alert
Lead-acid Battery
	Alert
	Alert
	Alert

[System outline]

•A 1080 W 2-channel emergency broadcast system with 18 outputs.

•Different emergency announcements can be broadcast by each unit. (Example)

Broadcasting Alert announcement from the VM-3360VA and VM-3360E (ID2), and broadcasting Evacuate announcement from the VM-3360E (ID1).

[System requirement]

•Use the VM-3240E or the VM-3360E.

•The same emergency announcement must be saved in the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA and also in the VM3240E or VM-3360E in advance.

•The settings must be transmitted in advance using the VM-3000 Setting Software version 3.00 or later.

3.5. System Example 5

2-channel broadcast* of emergency announcement broadcast can be made by using the VM-3240VA or VM3360VA Voice Alarm System Amplifier and the VM-3240E or VM-3360E Extension Amplifier, each in conjunction with external standby amplifier VP-2241 or VP-2421.

*This function can be used only when all the versions of VM-3000VA firmware, VM-3000E firmware, and VM3000 Setting Software are 3.00 or later.

				(Example)
			VM-3360VA	Alert
			RM LINK 1
RM-200M	RM-300MF	RM-320F	RM LINK 2	Evacuate
RM-200M	RM-300MF	RM-320F
			EXT. AMP INPUT	Alert
			EXT. AMP INPUT
			VM LINK	Evacuate
				Evacuate
			EXT. PA LINK	VP-2421
			PA OUT	VP-2421
			DC POWER
RM-200M	RM-210	RM-300MF	VM-3240E	Alert
				Evacuate
			EXT. AMP INPUT
			EXT. PA LINK
			PA OUT	VP-2421
VX-2000DS		DS LINK	DC POWER
		DS LINK
		DC POWER

Lead-acid Battery

[System outline]

•A 720 W integrated 2-channel emergency/general broadcast system with 12 outputs.

•Two different emergency announcements, Alert and Evacuate announcements, can be broadcast from one unit.

[System requirement]

•An external amplifier must be connected to each of the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA, and the VM-3240E or VM-3360E.

•The same emergency announcement must be saved in the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA and also in the VM3240E or VM-3360E in advance.

•The settings must be transmitted in advance using the VM-3000 Setting Software version 3.00 or later.

•The system must be set to BGM/PAGING mode.

4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

4.1. VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA Voice Alarm System Amplifiers

These amplifiers function as the central units in the VM-3000 system and their power outputs are rated at 240 W for the VM-3240VA and 360 W for the VM-3360VA. Only one unit can be connected in the system. The front panel-mounted LCD displays setting and operation status. The amplifiers also feature an automatic message function and can play back up to 6 recorded general announcements and 2 recorded emergency announcements. Up to 4* RM-300MF Emergency Remote Fireman’s Microphones can be connected, and up to a total of 8* RM-200M general broadcast-use Remote Microphones and RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphones connected.

*These connection numbers are available only when all the versions of VM-3000VA firmware, VM-3000E firmware, and VM-3000 Setting Software are 3.00 or later. When the versions are earlier than 3.00, only up to 2 RM-300 MFs and also up to a total of 4 RM-200Ms and RM-300MFs can be connected. Also, if the system is required to meet the requirements of EN54-16, only one RM-300MF can be connected to each of the VM-3240VA/3360VA's RM1 LINK IN and RM2 LINK IN connector. Besides, up to 2 RM-300MFs in total can be connected.

4.2. VM-3240E and VM-3360E VM Extension Amplifiers

The system can be expanded by connecting up to 9 VM-3240E or VM-3360E Extension Amplifiers. The 240 W VM-3240E and 360 W VM-3360E are both equipped with 6 speaker line outputs. Both also feature 8 inputs and 8 outputs for general broadcasts and 6 inputs and 3 outputs for emergency broadcasts. They are connected to the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA via the VM Link connector.

[Front]			3		5			6	8	10	11		13	15	16	186	1	2
			3		5			6	8	10	11		13	15	16	186	1	2
VM-3240VA, VM-3360VA				4				7	9			12		14	17
															31
19	20	21	22		23	24	25	26	27		28	29		30	32
19	20	21	22		23	24	25	26	27		28	29		30	33
															33
VM-3240E, VM-3360E									27						17	18		2
VM-3240E, VM-3360E

34 30

Common to both Voice Alarm System and Extension amplifiers.
Differing between Voice Alarm System and Extension amplifiers.	12
	12

1.Power Switch

Unit is switched between operating and standby modes each time this switch is pressed. Power is always supplied regardless of the switch setting.

2.Live Status Indicator (green) [POWER]

Remains lit while power is supplied.

*As long as the power is connected, this indicator remains lit even if the power is switched OFF.

3.Evacuation Announcement Indicator (red)

Lights whenever an Evacuation announcement is broadcast.

4.Evacuation Announcement Key [EVACUATE]

Can only be used while in emergency broadcast mode.

Pressing this key plays back the recorded Evacuation announcement, which is broadcast from the speaker output(s) selected with the Output Selection key (33). To stop an Evacuation announcement, hold down this key for 3 seconds or more during emergency broadcast.

5.Emergency Activation Switch / Emergency Indicator (red) [EMERGENCY]

Pressing this switch while it is unlit causes it to light while switching output to emergency broadcast mode. (No automatic announcements are made.)

When an emergency broadcast is activated by a control input other than this switch or by the Fireman’s Microphone, the switch flashes and a buzzer sounds, disabling front panel operation.

While flashing, this switch functions as an emergency activation acknowledgement switch. Pressing this switch while it is flashing causes it to stay lit, stopping the buzzer and enabling front panel operation. In any case, this switch goes out once the emergency broadcast is reset.

Steady ON: Lights when the emergency mode is activated either by this switch or by other connected external equipment and subsequently acknowledged, and remains lit until the emergency mode is reset.

Flashing: Flashes when the emergency mode is activated by external equipment other than this switch.

6.Menu Key [MENU]

During emergency broadcasts:

Cannot be used.

During general broadcasts:

Displays the setting item menu.

During settings:

Selects the setting item.

7.OK Key [OK]

During failure indication:

Stops the buzzer when a failure is detected by the surveillance function (functioning as a failure acknowledgment key).*

During setting:

Functions as a confirmation key.

*For more information on surveillance functions, refer to page 51.

8.— (Minus) Key [—]

Decreases setting value numbers.

9.Cancel Key [CANCEL]

Returns the display to the previous screen during settings.

Pressing this switch when a failure occurs reverts the unit back to normal mode. (Refer to "Failure reset operation" on page 57 and "Examples of Failures and Their CounterOperations" on page 59.)

10.+ (Plus) Key [+]

Increases setting value numbers.

11.LCD

Backlit during unit operation.

During emergency or general broadcasts:

Displays operation and failure information.

During settings:

Used to perform settings.

12.BGM Selection Key [BGM]

Displays the BGM (background music) selection screen on the LCD (11). The display switches between the setting screens for Treble, Bass, etc. with each depression of this key. (Refer to "BGM Settings" on page 89.)

13.BGM Volume Control [BGM]

Adjusts the BGM input volume.

14.Input Selection Keys [INPUT 1 – 3]

Display key’s corresponding setting screen on the LCD (11). The display switches between the setting screens for Treble, Bass, etc. with each depression of the selected key. (Refer to "Inputs 1 – 3 Settings" on page 87.)

15.Input Volume Controls [INPUT 1 – 3]

Adjust the input volume for Inputs 1 – 3.

16.Master Volume Control [MASTER]

Sets the output volume for the entire system.

17.VM Reset Key

For the VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA:

Resets the entire system.

For the VM-3240E and VM-3360E:

Resets only VM-3240E or VM-3360E Extension amplifiers.

18.Level Meter

Indicates the output level of the unit’s internal amplifier.

19.Emergency Microphone

Only used while in emergency broadcast mode. Press the Talk key located on the side of the microphone to broadcast emergency announcements.

If an emergency attention tone* is enabled, a ding-dong is broadcast when the Press-to-talk switch is pressed. Whether to use the emergency attention tone can be selected on the VM-3000 Setting Software. Refer to "10.2. Emergency Control Input Settings; (2) Emergency attention tone" in the separate VM3000 Setting Software instruction manual.

*This function can be used only when both versions of VM-3000VA firmware and VM-3000 Setting Software are 3.00 or later.

20.Monitor Speaker

Buzzer tone is audible from this speaker when the emergency mode is activated by external equipment other than the unit’s Emergency Activation switch (5) or when any failure occurs.

21.Emergency Microphone Indicator (red)

Lights when the unit’s front panel-mounted emergency microphone (19) is used.

22.Emergency Microphone Volume Control

Rotate clockwise to increase the emergency microphone volume.

Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the emergency microphone volume.

23.Reset Key [RESET]

For emergency broadcasts:

Terminates the emergency broadcast and returns operation to the original general broadcast.

For general broadcasts:

Resets the front panel’s output selection status.

24.Alert Announcement Start Key [ALERT]

For emergency broadcasts:

Plays recorded Alert announcements through the

speaker output selected with the Output Selection key (33). Holding down this key for 3 seconds stops the broadcast.

For general broadcasts:

Used to test LED indicators. (While pressed, LED indicators remain lit and the unit’s internal buzzer sounds.)

25.Alert Announcement Indicator (red)

Remains lit while a recorded Alert announcement is being broadcast.

26.Failure Indicator (yellow) [GENERAL FAULT] (VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Flashes when a failure occurs while sounding the internal buzzer. Pressing the [OK] key (7) stops the buzzer and switches the indicator from flashing to steady ON. Failure details are displayed on the LCD (11). (When there are multiple failures, they can be checked by moving the screen using the [+] key (10) or [–] key (8)). Failures are not displayed on the LCD when in setting mode. Failures are displayed or notified after exiting the setting mode. Also, if any failure occurs during general or emergency broadcasts, the operation status and failure display are alternately shown on the LCD.

27.CPU Failure Indicator (yellow) [CPU FAULT]

Lights when the CPU fails.

28.All-Zone Call Selection Key [ALL]

Simultaneously selects all speaker outputs for general and emergency broadcasts. Press again to reset the simultaneous selection.

When pressed, all speaker output volume controls do not work in both general and emergency broadcast modes.

29.All-Zone Call Indicator (green) [ALL]

Lights when an all-zone call is initiated.

30.Speaker Output Volume Controls [OUTPUT 1 – 6]

Adjust the output volume of speaker outputs 1 – 6.

31.Emergency Broadcast Output Indicators (red) [EMERGENCY]

Indicate the speaker outputs for emergency broadcasts.

32.Selected Output Indicators (green) [SELECT]

Indicate the speaker outputs selected with the Output Selection key (33).

33.Output Selection Keys

Select corresponding speaker output.

TOA VM-3240E-AMQ, VM-3240VA-AMQ Operation Guide

Press again to reset the selection.

For general broadcasts:

Select and reset broadcast zones.

For emergency broadcast:

Select and reset speaker outputs for emergency broadcasts made by the unit’s front panelmounted emergency microphone and automatic announcements.

34.Communications Failure Indicator (yellow) [COM FAULT]

(VM-3240E and VM-3360E only)

Flashes when failures are detected in communications with the VM-3240VA or VM3360VA.

[Rear]
VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA				40	41		43			47
				40	41		43			47
35	36	37	38	39		42	44	45	46	48

		49	50	51	52	53	54	55	57	59	60
VM-3240E and VM-3360E									56	58	61		62
VM-3240E and VM-3360E
35	36	37	38		39			42	44	45	46		69
		49	50	51	52	53	54	55	57	59	60
						63			64	65	66	67	68

Common to both Voice Alarm System and Extension amplifiers.

Differing between Voice Alarm System and Extension amplifiers.

Not used.

35. Speaker Output Terminals 1 – 6 [SP OUT

100 V LINE 1-6, H, C]

Connect speakers to these outputs.

36. External Amplifier Input [EXT. PA AMP

INPUT]

Audio input terminals for VP-2421 or VP-2241

standby amplifier’s PA OUT terminals (100 V line).

37.AC Fuse

Use the following 20 mm type miniature fuses:

4 A (for VM-3240VA and VM-3240E) and 6.3 A (for VM-3360VA and VM-3360E)

38.Power Supply Output Terminals [VX-2000DS ONLY, PS OUT]

Supply power to the VX-2000DS Emergency Power Supply. When the VX-2000DS is not connected, use shorting bars to connect PS OUT

(+)to POWER IN (+) and PS OUT (–) to POWER IN (–).

39. 24 V DC Input Terminals [VX-2000DS ONLY, 24 V POWER IN]

Connect power from the VX-2000DS Emergency Power Supply Unit. When the VX-2000DS is not connected, use shorting bars to connect PS OUT

(+) to DC POWER IN (+) and PS OUT (–) to DC POWER IN (–).

40.DIP switch (VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Used to perform equipment settings.

DIP Switch 1 [LINE/MIC]

Switches input sensitivity of Input 4. (ON: MIC, OFF: LINE; Default: OFF)

DIP Switch 2 [NORMAL/EMERGENCY]

Always set this switch to OFF. (Default: OFF)

DIP Switches 3 – 5

Not used. (Default: OFF)

DIP Switches 6

Set to ON when excluding the front-mounted emergency microphone from the surveillance item. (Default: OFF)

DIP Switch 7 [FIRMWARE]

Set to ON when upgrading firmware version, and OFF to prohibit update. (Default: ON)

DIP Switch 8 [CONFIG]

Set to ON when transferring set data from a PC, and to OFF to prohibit set data transfer. (Default: ON) (For more information on set data transfer, refer to "Transferring Data Edited by PC between the VM-3000VA and a PC" in the separate software manual.)

41.BGM/Paging Recording Output Terminals [REC OUT BGM/PAGING]

(VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Output BGM and Paging bus audio signals.

42.Status Output Terminals [STATUS OUT]

Provide the following status outputs in synchronization with unit operation:

•Emergency status output

•Failure status output

•CPU OFF status output

43.BGM 1 & 2 Input Terminals [BGM 1, 2] (VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Connect the BGM sound source. (–10 dB*, 10 kΩ)

*0 dB =1 V

44.Emergency Control Input Terminals 1 – 6 [EMERGENCY CONTROL, IN 1/IN 2]

Connect to an automatic fire alarm system and activate emergency broadcasts, play back/stop automatic emergency announcements and reset emergency broadcasts.

Contact inputs 1 - 5 are no-voltage make contact inputs.

Input 6 is an isolated voltage input which activates when the polarity of the applied voltage (24 V DC is kept applied to this terminal under normal condition) is reversed.

45.DS Link Connector [DS LINK]

Connects to the VX-2000DS Emergency Power Supply’s DS-SF link connector.

46.Not used.

47. Audio Input Terminals 1 – 3 [INPUT 1 – 3] (VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Electronically-balanced 600 Ω, –10 dB* / –50 dB, XLR/phone jack combination connectors. LINE or MIC input can be selected, and the phantom power supply turned on and off. (Refer to "Inputs 1 – 3 Settings" on page 87.) These inputs can be converted into transformer-balanced terminals using the optional IT-450 transformer. It is also possible to change microphone sensitivity to –30 dB. (Refer to the separate Installation guide.)

*0 dB = 1 V

48.PA Link Connector [PA LINK]

Can be connected to the SX-2000 series when the VP-200VX (Power Amplifier Input Module) is installed inside the VM amplifier.

For the module installation, refer to the separate Installation Guide for VM-3000 Series.

49.AC Input

Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied AC power cord.

50.Attenuator Control Outputs [ATT CTRL]

Connect to external attenuators.

51. Direct Output Terminals [DIRECT OUT 100 V

LINE]

These speaker output terminals (100 V line) provide direct output of paging calls.

52.24 V DC Output [24 V, +, –]

Provide 24 V DC output, max. 0.3 A.

53.Functional Ground Terminal

Hum noise may be generated when external equipment is connected to the unit. Connecting this terminal to the functional ground terminal of the external equipment may reduce the hum noise.

Note: This ground is not for protective ground.

54. Control Output Terminals 1 – 8 [CTRL OUT 1

– 8, G]

Control output terminals for general broadcasts. Operations assigned to each contact output are determined by software settings. (For details, refer to "Event Settings" in the separate software manual.)

55. Control Input Terminals 1 – 8 [CTRL IN 1 – 8, G]

Control input terminals for general broadcasts. Functions assigned to each contact input are determined by software settings. (For details, refer to "Event Settings" in the separate software manual.)

56.Audio Input 4 Terminals [INPUT 4] (VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Electronically-balanced 600 Ω, –10 dB* / –50 dB, screw terminal. Use DIP switch (40) for LINE/MIC switching.

*0 dB = 1 V

57.Remote VOL Terminals 1 & 2 [REMOTE VOL]

Not used.

58.Input 4 Volume Control (VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Adjusts the audio input terminal 4’s (56) input volume.

59. External Amplifier Link Connector [EXT. PA

LINK]

Connects to the VP-2241 or VP-2421 standby amplifier’s PA Link connector.

60.VM Link Connector [VM Link Out]

Connects to the VM-3240E’s or VM-3360E’s VM Link In connector.

61.LAN Connector [LAN] (VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Connects to a PC.

62.Remote Microphone Link Connectors 1 & 2 [RM1 LINK IN, RM2 LINK IN]

(VM-3240VA and VM-3360VA only)

Connect the RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone

or RM-200M Remote Microphone to these connectors.

Note

Only one RM-300MF can be connected to each connector if the system is required to comply with EN54-16.

63.DIP Switch (VM-3240E and VM-3360E only)

Used for unit ID and equipment settings.

DIP Switches 1 & 2 [LOCAL INPUT]

Not used. Default setting: OFF

DIP Switches 3 – 6 [EXTENSION UNIT NO.]

Used for unit ID settings for the VM-3240E and VM-3360E. (Refer to "Connections between VM Amplifiers" on page 133 for ID settings.)

Default settings: ON (Switch 3), OFF (Switches 4

– 6)

DIP Switch 7 [FIRMWARE]

Set this switch to ON to enable firmware version updates, and OFF to prohibit the update.

Default setting: ON

DIP Switch 8 [CONFIG]

Not used.

Default setting: ON

64.Local Input Terminals [LOCAL INPUT] (VM-3240E and VM-3360E only)

Local broadcast can be made when this terminal is used in conjunction with the Control Input terminals (55).

(This function can be used only when all the versions of VM-3000VA firmware, VM-3000E firmware, and VM-3000 Setting Software are 2.00 or later. For details, refer to "6. SYSTEM SETTINGS; 6.8. Local Input Setting" in the separate software instruction manual.).

65.Local Input Volume Control (VM-3240E and VM-3360E only)

Adjusts the input volume of the equipment connected to the Local Input terminal (64).

66.LAN Connector [LAN] (VM-3240E and VM-3360E only)

Not used.

67.VM Link In Connector [VM LINK IN] (VM-3240E and VM-3360E only)

Connect this connector to the VM-3240VA’s or VM-360VA’s VM LINK OUT connector. When using two or more VM-3240Es or VM-3360Es, connect this connector to other VM-3360E’s or VM-3360E’s VM LINK OUT.

68. Local Remote Microphone Link Connector	69. PA Link Connector [PA LINK]
[LOCAL RM LINK IN]	Not used.
(VM-3240E and VM-3360E only)
Not used.

4.3. RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone

This microphone is designed to be used exclusively for emergency broadcasts made by firemen or other persons when instructing building occupants to evacuate in emergency situations. It can activate the emergency mode, start and stop automatic broadcasts of emergency announcements, reset emergency signals, and make live microphone announcements in emergency situations. Operating the microphone’s CPU OFF switch allows all-zone calls (simultaneous attenuator-free global calls) to go through. No general broadcasts can be made. By connecting the RM-320F Fireman’s Microphone Extension to the RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone, the zone selection or failure indication/failure acknowledgment/failure reset* function can be enabled. Up to 3 RM-320Fs can be connected to the Fireman’s Microphone, expanding the available keys up to 20 per unit.

*This function can be used only when all the versions of VM-3000VA firmware, VM-3000E firmware, and VM3000 Setting Software are 2.00 or later.

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	RM-300MF

		9
		10
	3	11
	3	12
		12

21 EXTENSION

4				13	14
MIC	SP	CPU			14
5		OFF	ON	15
5					16
					16
6				17
6					18
					18
				19
			7	8
[Bottom]			22	23
			22	23
					[Wall mount bracket unit (accessory)]
					24	25

1.Power Indicator (green)

Lights when power is supplied to the unit.

2.Emergency Activation Switch/Emergency Indicator (red)

Places the system in emergency mode while illuminated. Also flashes when the emergency mode is activated by external equipment. In this event, if the switch is pressed to acknowledge the emergency activation, it changes from flashing to steady ON mode.

3.Buzzer

Sounds when a failure is detected or when the emergency mode is activated.

*The buzzer sounds with the same tone in either case.

4.Buzzer Volume Control [SP]

Adjusts the volume of the buzzer (3).

5.Microphone Volume Control [MIC]

Adjusts the volume of the emergency microphone (20).

6.Microphone Holder

Holder for the emergency microphone (20).

7.CPU ON/OFF Switch [CPU]

Turns the CPU on and off. Normally set to the ON position. Turning this switch off allows all-zone calls by the CPU OFF function. To use the CPU OFF function, Switch 8 of the DIP switch (22) on the bottom surface must be set to ON. (Refer to "CPU OFF Function" on page 49 for details.)

8.Indication Label Holder

Write the name, purpose, etc. of the indicator and key on a label and insert the label into the holder from the top. Labels can be printed using the setting software. (For more information, refer to "Printing Remote Microphone Labels" in the separate software manual.)

9.Communication Failure Indicator (yellow/green)

Flashing Yellow

Indicates that a failure has been detected in communications with the VM-3240VA and VM3360VA.

Lit Green

Indicates that the unit is in maintenance mode*. In this event, the unit does not work. To return to normal condition, set Switch 1 of the DIP switch (22) on the bottom surface to OFF.

*Unit is placed in this mode if Switch 1 of DIP switch (22) on the bottom surface is set to ON.

10.CPU OFF Indicator (red)

Lights when the unit is placed in CPU OFF mode using the CPU OFF switch.

11.RM Reset Key

Resets the unit.

12.Evacuation Announcement Indicator (red)

Lights when Evacuation announcements are made.

13.Evacuation Announcement Start Key

Plays the Evacuation announcement when in emergency mode. When the RM-320F Fireman’s Microphone Extension is used, the announcement is broadcast over the zone(s) selected by the RM320F. Pressing this key without first selecting the zones automatically makes an all-zone call. To stop the Evacuation announcement, hold down the key for 3 seconds.

14.Alert Announcement Indicator (red)

Lights when an Alert announcement is made.

15.Alert Announcement Start Key/Lamp Test Key

Plays the Alert announcement when in emergency mode. When the RM-320F Fireman’s Microphone Extension Unit is used, the announcement is broadcast over the zone(s) selected by the RM320F. Pressing this key without first selecting the zones automatically makes an all-zone call. To stop the Alert announcement, hold down this key for 3 seconds. Pressing this key during general broadcast mode allows a lamp test to be conducted.

16.Emergency Reset In-Progress Indicator (red)

Remains lit while the Emergency Reset key (17) is pressed.

17.Emergency Reset Key

Terminates emergency broadcasts to return to general broadcasts.

18.Emergency Microphone In-Use Indicator (green)

Lights when the Emergency Microphone (20) is used for broadcasts.

19.External Emergency Equipment In-Use Indicator (orange/green)

Flashes when external emergency equipment is used for broadcasts.

Orange: Indicates the mode that disables
broadcasts from the unit.
Green: Indicates the mode that allows the unit to
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20.Emergency Microphone

After the emergency mode is activated, press the Talk key located on the side of the microphone to make an all-zone call or emergency broadcast over the selected zones (the RM-320F is required for zone selection).

*This function can be used only when both versions of VM-3000VA firmware and VM-3000 Setting Software are 3.00 or later.

21.RM-320F Connector

Connect the RM-320F Fireman’s Microphone Extension Unit to this connector.

22.DIP Switch

Used to set the unit ID number and equipment functions. (Refer to "DIP Switch Functions" on page 91.)

Switch 1 [MAINTENANCE]

Always set this switch to the OFF position. Default setting: OFF

(Refer to "Maintenance Mode" on page 93.)

Note

If this switch is set to ON, the unit is placed in the maintenance mode and the front panel-mounted Communication Failure indicator (9) lights green, causing the unit not to work.

Switches 2, 3

Not used.

Default setting: OFF

Switch 4, 5 [UNIT ID]

Sets the ID number of the Fireman’s Microphone.

Default setting: ON

(Refer to "Unit ID Number Settings" on page 92.)

Switch 6 [COMPRESSION]

Enables/disables compression. Default setting: ON

(Refer to "Compression Settings" on page 92.)

Switch 7 [TERMINATION]

Sets the RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone that functions as a terminating unit.

Default setting: OFF

(Refer to "Setting the Terminating RM-300MF Unit" on page 93.)

Switch 8 [CPU OFF]

Enables/disables the CPU OFF function. Default setting: ON

(Refer to "CPU OFF Function Enable/Disable Settings" on page 93.)

23.Relay Connector

Connects to the relay connector (24) of the wall mount bracket unit (accessory).

24.Relay Connector

Connect the cable from the RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone to this connector.

25.Screw Terminal Block

RM Communication Line [DATA (+), DATA (–)]

A control/communication line between the RM300MF Fireman’s Microphone and the VM3240VA or VM-3360VA.

Audio Output Line [AUDIO OUT H/C]

Audio output line from the RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone to the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA.

DC Power Supply Input [DC IN 24V +/–]

Power supply line from the VM-3240VA or VM3360VA to the RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone.

Shield [SHIELD]

Control line used by the VM-3240VA or VM3360VA for confirmation of RM-300MF connections. Ensure that at least one shield is connected.

4.4. RM-320F Fireman's Microphone Extension

The RM-320F is an expansion unit for the RM-300MF Fireman’s Microphone. Up to 3 Expansion Units can be added, expanding the available function keys to up to 20 per unit. Zone selection (1 – 20) and failure indication/acknowledgement functions can be assigned to each function key using the dedicated software.

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1

1.Connection Cable

Used for connection to the RM-300MF or RM320F.

2.Indication Label Holder

3.Emergency Broadcast Zone/Failure Indicators

Indicator function assigned to each indicator is determined by software settings.

Emergency Broadcast Zone Indicators (red)

Light to indicate emergency announcement broadcast zones.

Failure Indicators (yellow)

Flash yellow (before failure acknowledgment) or light yellow (after failure acknowledgment) when a failure is detected.

Failure Reset Indicators* (yellow)

Remain lit while the Failure Reset key is pressed.

4.Broadcast Zone Indicators (green)

Light to indicate the corresponding selected zone.

5.Broadcast Zone Selector / Failure Acknowledgment Keys / Failure Reset Key

Key function assigned to each key is determined by software settings.

Broadcast Zone Selector Keys

Select broadcast zones when in Emergency mode.

Failure Acknowledgment Keys

Keys can be set to acknowledge failures. When an assigned failure occurs, pressing the corresponding key acknowledges the failure.

Failure Reset key*

Key can be set to reset functions. When a failure occurs, remove the cause of the failure, then press the corresponding key, reverting the unit back to normal mode.

6.Expansion Connector

Connect the RM-320F Fireman’s Microphone Extension to this connector.

*This function can be used only when all the versions of VM-3000VA firmware, VM-3000E firmware, and VM-3000 Setting Software are 2.00 or later.

4.5. RM-200M Remote Microphone

The RM-200M Remote Microphone connects to the VM-3360VA or VM-3240VA for the purpose of making general broadcast announcements. It communicates with the VM-3360VA or VM-3240VA through its RS-485 interface. Zone selection or automatic announcement start can be assigned to the function key using the dedicated software. No emergency broadcasts can be made with this microphone.

[Top]	5
	5
	6

Not used.

[Side]

[Rear]

1.Indication Label Holder

2.Power Indicator (green)

Lights when power is supplied to the unit.

3.Communication Failure Indicator (yellow)

Flashes when a failure is detected in communications with the VM-3360VA or VM3240VA.

4.Not used.

Lights when the system is in emergency status.

5.Broadcast Zone / Automatic general broadcast Announcement Start Indicators (green)

Indicator’s function assigned to each indicator is determined by software settings.

Broadcast Zone Indicators

Light when their corresponding zones are selected.

Automatic general broadcast Announcement Start Indicators

Light when an automatic announcement is started.

6.Broadcast Zone Selector / Automatic general broadcast Announcement Start Keys

Key function assigned to each key is determined by software settings.

Broadcast Zone Selector Keys

Select broadcast zones. Pressing the Talk key (7) after zone selection allows microphone announcements to be broadcast over the selected zone(s).

Automatic general broadcast Announcement Start Key

Automatic general broadcast announcements are broadcast over the selected zone(s).

7.Talk Key

This key is used for general broadcast microphone announcements. Pressing the Talk key after zone selection allows microphone announcements to be broadcast over the selected zone(s).

8.Talk Indicator (green)

Lights when the Talk key (7) is pressed.

9.External Microphone In-Use Indicator (orange / green)

Flashes when a paging call is made from the external remote microphone.

Orange: Indicates the mode that disables broadcasts from the unit.

Green: Indicates the mode that allows the unit to interrupt broadcasts from external equipment.

10.Not used.

11.Microphone

Used for making announcements.

12.DIP Switch

Used to set the unit ID number and equipment functions. (Refer to "DIP Switch Functions" on page 91.)

Switches 1 and 2

Set the ID number of the Remote Microphone. Default setting: ON

(Refer to "Unit ID Number Settings" on page 92.)

Switch 3

Not used.

Default setting: ON

Switch 4

Sets the Talk key’s operating system. Default setting: ON

(Refer to "Talk Key Settings" on page 93.)

Switch 5

Not used.

Default setting: ON

Switch 6 [COMPRESSION]

Enables/disables compression. Default setting: ON

(Refer to "Compression Settings" on page 92.)

13.RM-210 Connector [Extension]

Connect the added RM-210 Remote Microphone Extension to this connector.

14.Power Supply Input Connector

The VM-3360VA or VM-3240VA can only supply power to one RM-200M Remote Microphone. Connect the power supply to this connector when using multiple Remote Microphones or Remote Microphone Extensions.

15.Link Connector (RJ45 Connector)

Connects to the VM-3360VA’s, VM-3240VA’s, RM-300MF’s or other RM-200M’s LINK connector.

16.Not used.

17.Microphone Volume Control

Adjusts the volume of the unit’s microphone (11). Rotate clockwise to increase the microphone volume. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the microphone volume.

18.External Microphone Input Jack (3.5 mm mini jack)

An electret condenser microphone can be connected
to this terminal. Connecting a microphone to this jack
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4.6. RM-210 Remote Microphone Extension

The RM-210 is an expansion unit for the RM-200M Remote Microphone. Up to 4 Expansion Units can be added, expanding the available function keys to up to 10 per unit. Zone selection or automatic announcement start functions can be assigned to each function key using the dedicated software. Only the right-side indicators are used.

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		3	5
		4	5
		4
1

1.Indication Label Holder

2.Not used.

3.Broadcast Zone / Automatic Announcement Start Indicators (green)

Indicator’s function assigned to each indicator is determined by software settings.

Broadcast Zone Indicators

Light when their corresponding zones are selected.

Automatic general broadcast Announcement Start Indicators

Light when an automatic announcement is started.

4.Broadcast Zone Selector Keys/ Automatic Announcement Start Keys

Key function assigned to each key is determined by software settings.

Broadcast Zone Selector Keys

Select broadcast zones. Pressing the RM-200M Remote Microphone’s Talk key (7) after zone selection allows microphone announcements to be broadcast over the selected zone(s).

Automatic general broadcast Announcement Start Key

Automatic general broadcast announcements are broadcast over the selected zone(s).

5.Connector [Extension]

Connect the RM-200M Remote Microphone or additional RM-210 Remote Microphone Extension to this connector.

The same terminal is provided on the other side as well.

4.7. VP-2241/2421 Power Amplifiers

Two different configurations of power amplifiers can be used in the VM-3000 system: 240 W x 1 channel, and 420 W x 1 channel versions. Mount a VP-200VX Power Amplifier Input module to the module slot on the rear.

2 1

[Front]

[Rear]

1. Channel power indicator [POWER]

Lights green when the power is supplied with the input module mounted.

• Off: VP-200VX not installed

•Lights green: In-use status

•Lights red: Standby status or DC fuse blowout

2.Overheat indicator [OVERHEAT]

If the internals of the power amplifier overheat, this indicator lights yellow and the power amplifier's operation is stopped.

3.Ground terminal

4.DC power inputs [DC POWER IN]

5.Output terminals [PA OUT (SP LINE)]

Connect to the power amplifier input terminal of the VM-3240VA/3360VA or VM-3240E/3360E. The speaker line output voltage can be changed with an internal modification.

6.Module slot

Insert the VP-200VX Power Amplifier Input module into this slot.

Connect to the VX-2000DS Emergency Power Supply's DC POWER OUT terminal.

4.8. VP-200VX Power Amplifier Input Module

Insert this module into the Power Amplifier's Input module slot when in use.

[Front]

PA LINK

VP-200VX

1.Input connector [PA LINK]

This RJ45 connector connects to the VM-3240VA's or VM-3360VA's EXT. PA LINK connector.

Output audio signals are transmitted to the power amplifier, and the power amplifier's audio monitor signals are returned to the module.

It is also possible to retrieve data regarding power amplifier overheating status and blown DC fuses.

4.9. VM-300SV End of Line Unit

Speaker line failure can be detected when an EOL unit is connected between the speaker line end and the emergency input terminal of the VM-3240VA, VM-3360VA, VM-3240E, or VM-3360E.

	CN2	CN1
		H
G
		C
C
		E

1.Control line connection screw terminal (CN 2)

Connect to the VM-3240VA, VM-3360VA, VM-3240E, or VM-3360E unit's emergency input terminal.

2.Speaker line connection screw terminal (CN 1)

Connect to the speaker line end.

5. MAKING GENERAL BROADCASTS

5.1. Making Broadcasts from the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA

5.1.1. BGM broadcasts

Broadcast musical programs from the BGM sound source connected to BGM input terminals 1 or 2 located on the rear panel of the VM-3360VA or VM-3240VA. Adjust the BGM volume control and the volume control of the designated speakers to an appropriate sound level in advance.

BGM volume control

LCD screen

BGM selection key

[VM-3240VA/3360VA]

		All-zone call indicator	Output selector key
[–] key	OK key	All-zone call key	Output indicator
and
[+] key

Step 1. Press the BGM selection key. The "Select BGM" screen will be displayed on the LCD.

Step 2. Select either BGM 1 or BGM 2 with the [+] or [–] key.

Step 3. Press the [OK] key to confirm the selected BGM program.

Step 4. Press the all-zone call key or output selector key to select the broadcast zone, then begin the BGM broadcast.

•Pressing the all-zone call key causes the all-zone call indicator to light green, enabling BGM broadcasts over an entire area.

•Pressing an output selector key causes the selected output’s indicator to light green, allowing the BGM program to be broadcast over the corresponding zone.

Step 5. To terminate the BGM broadcast, press either the all-zone call key or output selector key again. The indicator goes out and the BGM broadcast is terminated.

Normal status

1	BGM
	BGM
Select BGM screen

S E L E C T	B G M
2		B G M 1
2	–	or
	–	+
Select BGM screen
S E L E C T	B G M
3		B G M 2
3	OK
BGM in-progress
screen
B G M
4		B G M 2
4	ALL	or
	ALL	OUTPUT 1 – 6
BGM in-progress
screen

B G M

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5.1.2. Microphone announcements

Make voice broadcasts using the microphone connected to any of audio input terminals 1 – 4 located on the rear panel of the VM-3360VA or VM-3240VA. Perform input sensitivity settings (Line/Mic selection) while viewing the LCD. (Refer to "Inputs 1 – 3 Settings" on page 87.) Also, adjust the volume control for the input the microphone is connected to (Inputs 1 – 4) and the speaker output volume control for the broadcast zone to an appropriate volume in advance.

Note

The microphone on the front panel is intended for emergency broadcasts only. It cannot be used for general broadcasts.

[Front panel-mounted key operation for microphone announcements]

Perform the following setting in advance using the setting software:

Set the priority level of the audio input terminal to which the microphone is connected to "7" (MIX). (Refer to "General Broadcast Priorities" on page 47 for priority levels, and to "Priority Settings" in the separate software manual for how to set priorities.)

Step 1. Press either the all-zone call key or output selector key to select the broadcast zone.

•Pressing the all-zone call key causes the all-zone call indicator to light green, enabling microphone announcement broadcast over an entire area.

•Pressing an output selector key causes the selected output’s indicator to light green, allowing the microphone announcement to be broadcast over the corresponding zone.

[VM-3240VA/3360VA]

All-zone call key

All-zone call indicator

Output selector key

Output indicator

Step 2. Make a microphone announcement using the microphone connected to the audio input terminal on the rear panel.

Step 3. To terminate the microphone announcement, press the all-zone call key or the same output selector key again.

The corresponding indicator goes out, terminating the microphone announcement.

[Making microphone announcements by activating control inputs]

Perform the following settings in advance using the setting software:

•Set the priority level of the audio input terminal to which the microphone is connected to any of "1" – "6". (Refer to "General Broadcast Priorities" on page 47 for priority levels, and to "Priority Settings" in the separate software manual for how to set priorities.)

•Perform settings so that a microphone announcement is broadcast over designated broadcast zones when the control input terminal is activated. (For more information, refer to "General Control Input Settings" in "Event Settings" in the separate software instruction manual.)

Step 1. Close ("Make") the Control Input terminals on the rear panel of the VM-3240VA or VM-3360VA.

[VM-3240VA/3360VA]

Control Input terminals

Control Output terminals

[Example]

Setting microphone announcement activation for Control Input Terminal 1.

Microphone talk switch

The corresponding all-zone call or output indicator lights green, allowing microphone announcements to be broadcast from the corresponding speaker line.

[VM-3240VA/3360VA]

All-zone call indicator

Output indicator

In this event, if interlock outputs have been set, a set contact is provided from the Control Output terminal. (For interlock output settings, refer to "General Control Input Settings" in "Event Settings" in the separate software instruction manual.)

Step 2. Make a microphone announcement using the microphone connected to the audio input terminal on the rear panel.

Step 3. To terminate the microphone announcement, open ("break") the Control Input terminals. The corresponding indicator goes out, terminating the microphone announcement.

5.2. Broadcasting from the RM-200M

5.2.1. Microphone announcements

Use the RM-200M’s microphone to make announcements.

Perform the following settings in advance using the setting software:

Assign a broadcast zone selection function to the key.

(Refer to "RM Function Key Settings" in "Event Settings" in the separate software instruction manual.)

Step 1. Press the broadcast zone selector key to select the broadcast zone.

The selected zone’s indicator lights green, allowing microphone announcements to be broadcast over the zone assigned to the key.

[RM-200M]

Zone selector key

Zone indicator

Step 2. Press the Talk key to make an announcement.

The talk indicator lights green while the Talk key is pressed.

Notes

Two modes are available for Talk key operation: "PTT" and "Lock" modes.

•When the talk key is set to PTT mode, announcements can only be broadcast while the Talk key is held down. Releasing the Talk key terminates the broadcast and extinguishes the indicator.

•When set to Lock mode, pressing the Talk key initiates a broadcast and pressing the key again terminates the broadcast and extinguishes the indicator.

To set the Talk key mode, use the DIP switch located on the side of the RM-200M. (Refer to "Talk Key Settings" on page 93 for DIP switch settings.)

Talk indicator

Talk key

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