TOA EV-200M (01) PDF Document

[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.

• 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]

• 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.

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

• 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 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.

[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.

[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.

• 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]

• Should an irregularity be found during use (smoke, strange smell, water/metallic object entry, unit falls or case breaks, damaged power cord, malfunctioning), immediately switch off the power, disconnect the power supply plug from the AC outlet and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Do not operate the unit in this condition.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Connect the mains cord to an easily accessible mains socket or power distributor with a switch or breaker that is easily accessible to quickly disconnect the device in case of danger.

[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 with TOA EV-200M mounted]

• When the TOA 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.

1. Power switch [POWER]: Turns the power on and off. Press continuously for 0.3 seconds or more to turn off the power.

2. Power indicator: Lights when the power is 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 and counterclockwise to attenuate. The center click position is 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 and counterclockwise to attenuate. The center click position is 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 it malfunctions. Other preset parameters are not reset. This key is also used 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 a speaker zone being inspected or has failed when the surveillance function operates.

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.), -3 dB, -6 dB, -10 dB, -15 dB, and -20 dB (Min.).

11. Name label: Used for indicating the name of each input and zone.

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.

15. Failure indicator [FAULT]: Lights when communications with the remote microphone or expansion amplifier are not correct, the Voice Announcement board malfunctions, or a speaker line failure occurs. Failure information is transmitted from the rear panel CONTROL I/O connector.

16. Level meter: Indicates the power amplifier’s output level, reaching “0 dB” at rated output (100 V). Broadcast volume should be set below the point where the red indicator (0 dB) begins to light.

• Audio input terminal [INPUT 1, 2, 3]: Combined XLR (female) and phone jack for MIC (-60 dB) or LINE (-10 dB) level inputs. Input 1 also features a DIN connector for specific paging microphones.

• BGM input jack [BGM INPUT 1, 2]: RCA pin jack for background music source (-20 dB, 10 kΩ, monaural).

• BGM input volume control: Adjusts the broadcast volume for each BGM input.

• Line output jack [LINE OUT]: RCA pin jack (0 dB, 10 kΩ) that outputs the signal before the master volume control.

• Recording output jack [REC OUT]: RCA pin jack (0 dB, 10 kΩ) connected in parallel to the LINE OUT for recording.

• Preamplifier output jack [PRE OUT]: RCA pin jack (0 dB, 10 kΩ) that outputs the signal after the master volume control.

• Power amplifier input jack [POWER AMP IN]: RCA pin jack (0 dB, 10 kΩ). Inserting a plug switches the sound source to the external equipment.

• Link connector [LINK]: RJ45 female connector to link another VM amplifier or RM-200M Remote Microphone units (up to 4 units).

• Remote microphone input volume control [RM]: Adjusts the broadcast volume for the connected remote microphone.

• Chime volume control [CHIME]: Adjusts the broadcast volume for the unit’s built-in chime.

• Telephone paging volume control: Adjusts the broadcast volume for the Telephone Paging Input.

• External connection terminal [TEL PAGING, CTRL IN 1, 2, 3, 24 V OUT]: A push-in terminal block for telephone paging input, control inputs for broadcast activation, and a 24 V DC power output.

• Function switch [SETTINGS]: An 8-bit DIP switch to select phantom power, telephone paging chime, chime tone types, and MIC/LINE gain for inputs 1–3.

• Control input and output connector [CONTROL I/O]: A 25-pin, female D-sub connector for external control input and status output.

• Attenuator control, external speaker input, speaker output connector: A 16-pin plug-in screw connector for external attenuator control, external speaker line input, direct speaker line output, and speaker outputs for Zones 1–5.

• 24 V DC power input: Terminal for connecting a backup battery.

• AC inlet [AC mains]: Connect the supplied power cord here.

• Fuse holder: Holds the main power fuse.

• Signal earth terminal: Can be connected to the body of other equipment to reduce hum noise.

• Voice Announcement board volume control: Adjusts the volume for the Voice Announcement Board.

• Eject button: Press this button to eject the CompactFlash (CF) Card.

• CF card slot [COMPACTFLASH CARD]: Insert the CF Card with pre-recorded chime and message sources into this slot. Note that withdrawing the CF card during a Message Broadcast will terminate it without completion.

• CPU status indicator [CPU RUN]: Indicates the board’s operation status. Flashes for normal operation, is steadily on for abnormal operation, and extinguished for no operation.

• Card access indicator [ACCESS]: Flashes when the unit is accessing the CF Card and is steadily on when a failure occurs.

This operation is a typical example and requires the optional TOA EV-200M Voice Announcement Board.

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 a preset number of repetitions. The EMERGENCY indicators on the RM-200M and the VM amplifier will light up. This broadcast can also be activated by an external fire alarm system.

Step 2. Evacuation Broadcast

After the Alert broadcast repeats as pre-programmed, the system automatically switches to the Evacuation broadcast. A pre-recorded Evacuation signal tone and announcement will be alternately broadcast to the entire zone. This can also be activated by an external fire alarm system.

Step 3. Live Microphone Announcement

During either the Alert or Evacuation broadcast, you can make a live announcement. Hold down the Remote Microphone Talk key to interrupt the current emergency broadcast and speak into the microphone. Your announcement will be broadcast to the entire zone.

When the Talk key is released, the microphone announcement terminates, and the system reverts to the Evacuation broadcast.

Step 4. Emergency Broadcast Termination

To terminate the Emergency broadcast, activate the Emergency Stop input from the corresponding connected external equipment. The unit will return to the general-purpose broadcast mode it was in before the emergency began, and the EMERGENCY indicators will go out.

Notes:

• Emergency broadcasts are always at maximum volume; master and zone volume controls are bypassed.

• Emergency broadcasts cannot be terminated from the Remote Microphone.

Step 1. Select the desired broadcast zone using the ZONE 1–5 keys or the ALL key on the VM amplifier front panel.

Step 2. Start the background music equipment (e.g., CD player).

Step 3. Adjust the sound volume using the BGM input volume control on the VM amplifier front panel.

Step 4. Adjust the tone using the BGM treble/bass control on the VM amplifier front panel.

There are four types of broadcasts possible from the remote microphone: All-Zone, Individual Zone, Group, and Message.

(1) Simultaneous All-Zone Broadcast

Step 1. Press the ALL-ZONE key. The All-zone indicator and all zone indicators will light.

Step 2. Proceed to the “Operation Common to Broadcasts” section below.

(2) Individual Zone Broadcast

Step 1. Select the desired broadcast zone(s) by pressing the corresponding ZONE key(s). The indicators for the selected zones will light.

Step 2. Proceed to the “Operation Common to Broadcasts” section below.

(3) Group Broadcast

Step 1. Select the desired pre-programmed zone group by pressing the GROUP key. The group’s indicator and the indicators of the zones in that group will light.

Step 2. Proceed to the “Operation Common to Broadcasts” section below.

(4) Message Broadcast (Requires TOA EV-200M)

Step 1. Select the desired message by pressing the MESSAGE key (1–5). The Message indicator will light, and the pre-recorded voice message will be broadcast to its designated group.

Step 2. The broadcast ends when the message is finished, or it can be terminated by pressing the MESSAGE key again.

Operation Common to All-Zone/Individual Zone/Group Broadcasts

Step 2. Check the Busy indicator. If it’s off, you can broadcast. If it flashes orange, you cannot. If it flashes green, you can interrupt the current broadcast.

Step 3. Start of broadcast. Press and hold the TALK key (for press-to-talk mode) or press it once (for lock mode). A start chime will sound, and the In-use indicator will light green.

Step 4. After the chime, make your announcement using the microphone.

Step 5. End of broadcast. Release the TALK key (press-to-talk) or press it again (lock mode). An end chime may sound, and the In-use indicator will go out.

Making a broadcast with a higher priority cuts off a current lower-priority broadcast. When the higher-priority broadcast is finished, the original broadcast is automatically restored. The priority levels are as follows (highest to lowest):

• Highest Priority: Emergency Broadcast (Alert and Evacuation messages).

• Priority 1: Messages 1 & 2 (from TOA EV-200M), can be set for Inputs 1-3, Telephone Paging, and Remote Microphones.

• Priority 2: Can be set for Inputs 1-3, Telephone Paging, and Remote Microphones.

• Priority 3: Can be set for Inputs 1-3 (when not externally activated), Messages 3-5 (from TOA EV-200M), and Chimes (when externally activated).

• Priority 4: BGM 1 and BGM 2.

For broadcasts with the same priority level, one of three modes can be set:

1. Last-come-first-served (factory preset): The newest broadcast interrupts the earlier one.

2. First-come-first-served: The current broadcast is given priority, and other broadcasts cannot be made.

3. Unit number priority: Broadcasts are prioritized based on the assigned unit number of the Remote Microphone or TOA EV-200M message.

When a higher-priority broadcast is made during a BGM broadcast (Priority 4), the BGM is affected as follows:

The BGM broadcast is restored to its former state after the higher-priority broadcast is completed.

There are 5 different chime types available for pre-announcements, which can be selected via the rear panel SETTINGS switches. It is also possible to disable the chime function.

Available Chime Tones:

• Four Built-in chimes:

– 2-tone chime (factory preset)

– 4-tone chime (Up)

– Single-tone chime

– 4-tone chime (Up & Down) – an ascending chime sounds at the start and a descending chime at the end of the broadcast.

• One Pre-recorded chime: Requires the optional TOA EV-200M. Any preferred sound source can be recorded onto the CompactFlash (CF) card and assigned as Message 8.

How the Chime is Used:

• For Inputs 1-3: When an input is set to MIC level with Priority 1 or 2 and is activated by remote control, a chime automatically sounds.

• For Telephone paging: A switch on the rear panel enables or disables the chime for telephone paging broadcasts.

• Independent chime activation: A chime can be sounded remotely for a Priority 3 broadcast by using the “Chime activation” terminal on the CONTROL I/O connector. First, select the desired zone(s) on the amplifier’s front panel, then activate the chime switch to send a pre-announcement chime to those zones.

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

• Choke Coil Installation

• Input Transformer Installation and its Board Modification

• Mounting an optional TOA EV-200M Voice Announcement Board

• Mounting an optional SV-200MA Surveillance Board

• Changing the Speaker Line Voltage

• Setting the VM Amplifier’s Internal Function Switches

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

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. Do not use the screws removed in step 2.

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

This procedure assigns specific broadcast zones to a group (e.g., assigning Zones 2, 3, and 4 to Group 2).

Step 1. Enter broadcast group setting mode.

Press and hold the ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 keys, then press and release the Reset key. After 2–3 seconds, all indicators for Zones 1–5 will begin to flash. Release the ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 keys. The unit is now in setting mode, and the flashing indicators represent Groups 1–5.

Step 2. Select the group number.

Press the ZONE key corresponding to the group you want to program (e.g., press ZONE 2 for Group 2). The ZONE 2 indicator will change to a slow flash to indicate it’s selected.

Step 3. Enter zone selection mode.

Press the POWER switch. The unit will now be in Zone Selection mode for the selected group. The indicator for the selected group (ZONE 2) will remain slowly flashing, indicating Zone 2 is set by default.

Step 4. Set the zone numbers for the group.

Press the ZONE keys for the zones you want to add to the group (e.g., press ZONE 3 and ZONE 4). The indicators for these zones will light up steadily. To deselect a zone, press its key again. The default zone (Zone 2) cannot be deselected at this stage.

Step 5. Program the zone number setting.

Press the POWER switch. The assigned zones (2, 3, and 4) will be programmed for Group 2, and the procedure automatically returns to Step 2 for you to select and program the next group.

Step 6. Complete the setting mode.

After all groups are programmed, press the Reset key with a pointed object to complete the setting mode and return the unit to broadcast standby mode.

For the Amplifier:

Use the supplied labels to indicate the names of each input and output on the front panel. Write the name on the label and affix it under the corresponding volume control. If using a word processor, ensure the label size is no larger than 24 mm x 6 mm.

For the Remote Microphone (RM-200M/RM-210):

1. Choose Label Type and Paper: Use paper under 0.2 mm thick. Label A is for the left side of the RM-200M, and Label B is for the right side and the RM-210.

2. Prepare the Name Label:

• By hand: Copy the pattern paper provided in the manual. Write the names, then cut the label out along the cutting guidelines.

• By PC: Prepare and print the labels according to the dimensional diagrams provided in the manual, then cut to the instructed size.

3. Insert the Name Label: Fully insert the cut-out name label into the label entry slit on the microphone panel.

4. Remove the Label: To remove a label, carefully pull it out of the slit using the tip of a knife blade.

• Recording Device: Use TOA’s EV-350R Digital Announcer for CF card recording.

• CF Card: Use the supplied CF card. Be sure to keep a 10-second or longer unrecorded portion on the card, as it is used for the TOA EV-200M board’s surveillance function.

• Card Adapter: Place the CF card in a CompactFlash card adapter before inserting it into the memory card slot on the EV-350R.

• Setting Items: When programming, set the “Program No.”, “Playback method”, and ensure “Busy output (at repeat interval)” is set to ON (factory-preset). The VM amplifier will ignore settings like Program title, Sentence title, and Output (1/2).

Caution:

• When the TOA EV-200M is mounted, never move the unit with the CF card inserted, as it may cause failure.

• Avoid inserting or withdrawing the CF card while the unit is powered on.

* 0 dB = 1 V