TOA Electronics Car Amplifier VM 2120 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AMPLIFIER  
VM-2120 (120 W)  
VM-2240 (240 W)  
REMOTE MICROPHONE  
RM-200M  
RM-210  
EV-200  
REMOTE MICROPHONE EXTENSION  
VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD  
SURVEILLANCE BOARD  
SV-200M  
RM-200M  
VM-2120  
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.  
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15. MOUNTING AN OPTIONAL  
EV-200 VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD ................................................... 36  
16. MOUNTING AN OPTIONAL  
SV-200M SURVEILLANCE BOARD ................................................................. 38  
17. RACK MOUNTING .............................................................................................. 40  
AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS  
18. AMPLIFIER INPUT CONNECTION  
18.1. Two Amplifiers Stack-Connection .................................................................. 40  
18.2. Microphone Connection to the VM Amplifier .................................................. 40  
18.3. Telephone Paging Input Connections ............................................................ 41  
19. EXTERNAL ATTENUATOR CONTROL WIRING  
19.1. 4-Wire System Connection ............................................................................ 42  
19.2. 3-Wire System Connection ............................................................................ 43  
20. CHANGING THE SPEAKER LINE VOLTAGE ................................................ 44  
21. CONTROL I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS .................................................... 45  
22. SURVEILLANCE I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS ........................................ 47  
SETTINGS  
23. FUNCTION SWITCH OPERATION  
23.1. VM Amplifier's Rear Panel-Mounted Function Switches ................................ 48  
23.2. VM Amplifier's Internal Function Switches ..................................................... 49  
23.3. Remote Microphone's Function Switches ...................................................... 50  
24. BROADCAST GROUP/ZONE SETTING  
24.1. Routing Assignment  
24.1.1. Zone-to-Group assignment ................................................................ 51  
24.1.2. Control input/Telephone paging  
/Westminster chime-to-Group assignment ......................................... 51  
24.1.3. Recorded Message-to-Group assignment ......................................... 52  
24.2. Operating Keys .............................................................................................. 52  
24.3. Zone-to-Group Assignment Operation ........................................................... 53  
24.4. Control Input/Telephone Paging  
/Westminster Chime-to-Group Assignment Operation ................................... 56  
24.5. Recorded Message-to-Group Assignment Operation .................................... 58  
REMOTE MICROPHONE INSTALLATION  
25. LINKAGE BETWEEN REMOTE MICROPHONE  
AND ITS EXTENSION ........................................................................................ 59  
MISCELLANEOUS  
26. NAME LABEL PREPARATION  
26.1. Amplifier's Label Preparation ......................................................................... 60  
26.2. Remote Microphone's Label Preparation  
26.2.1. Name label type and usable paper .................................................... 60  
26.2.2. Preparing the name label ................................................................... 60  
26.2.3. Inserting the name label ..................................................................... 60  
27. COMPACTFLASH (CF) CARD RECORDING  
27.1. Recording ....................................................................................................... 63  
27.2. Message Program/Sentence Composition Example ..................................... 63  
27.3. Message Program Example ........................................................................... 64  
28. BLOCK DIAGRAM .............................................................................................. 65  
29. SPECIFICATIONS  
System Management Amplifier VM-2120/-2240 ..................................................... 66  
Remote Microphone RM-200M ............................................................................... 69  
Remote Microphone Extension RM-210 ................................................................. 69  
Voice Announcement Board EV-200 ...................................................................... 70  
Accessories ............................................................................................................. 70  
Optional products .................................................................................................... 70  
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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.  
WARNING  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could  
result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.  
CAUTION  
• 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.  
WARNING  
When Installing the Unit  
• 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 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
[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.  
• 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.  
[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.  
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[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240]  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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.  
· 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.)  
[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240]  
· If it is malfunctioning (no tone sounds.)  
• 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.  
CAUTION  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
[Applicable to the VM-2120/-2240]  
• 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.  
• Never plug in nor remove the power supply plug  
with wet hands, as doing so may cause electric  
shock.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
[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.  
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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 medium-  
sized 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 EIA-  
Standard 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*1 in the emergency situation. Broadcast can be made from an optional RM-  
200M Remote Microphone as well as from the amplifier, and can be remotely controlled from external  
equipment. In addition, both amplifiers feature the surveillance function*2 which automatically checks the  
system for failures.  
*1 An optional EV-200 Voice Announcement Board is required.  
*2 An optional SV-200M 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-200M Surveillance Board.)  
• Reproduces 5 general-purpose messages, 1 chime tone, and 2 emergency messages.  
(Recordable as you like using the optional EV-200 Voice Announcement Board)  
• Six different built-in chimes and prerecorded chime tones (by the EV-200) 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)  
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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-200 is mounted, never move the unit from one place to another with the Flash Card inserted  
because the EV-200 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.  
Amplifier  
(VM-2120/-2240)  
At least 50 mm  
At least 50 mm  
• 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.  
Caution  
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.  
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6. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS  
6.1. System Management Amplifier VM-2120/-2240  
[Front]  
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8
12  
16  
3
4
5
15  
2
1
11  
6
7
10 11  
13  
14  
The VM-2120 is shown in the figure. The VM-2240 is the same in both appearance and function.  
1. Power switch [POWER]  
Flashes to show the speaker zone which is being  
inspected or has failed when the surveillance  
function operates. (See p. 11 No. 41.)  
Turns on and off the power. Press continuously  
for 0.3 second or more to turn off the power.  
2. Power indicator  
9. Zone selector key  
Lights when the power is turned on, and is  
Selects the desired broadcast zone.  
extinguished when turned off.  
10. Zone volume control [ZONE 1 – 5]  
3. Treble control [TREBLE]  
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).  
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.  
11. Name label  
Used for indicating the name of each input and  
zone. (The blank labels are supplied with the  
unit.)  
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.  
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.  
5. Input volume control [INPUT 1 – 3, BGM]  
Adjusts the sound volume for Inputs 1 3 and  
the BGM Input.  
14. Emergency indicator [EMERGENCY]  
Lights when the unit is in Emergency mode.  
(See p. 21.)  
6. Master volume control [MASTER]  
Adjusts the mixed sound volume for Inputs 1 3  
and the BGM Input.  
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).  
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.  
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.  
8. Zone indicator  
Lights to indicate the broadcast zone (Zones 1 –  
5) selected with the Zone Selector key.  
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[Rear]  
32  
22  
20  
18  
SV-200M  
EV-200  
33  
34  
17  
24  
31  
23  
21  
30  
29  
28  
25  
27 26  
35  
19  
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).  
17. Audio input terminal [INPUT 1, 2, 3]  
signal after the master volume control. Connect  
this jack to other power amplifier.  
The input level can be switched between MIC  
(60 dB*1, 600 ) and LINE (10 dB*1, 600 )  
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.  
23. Power amplifier input jack [POWER AMP IN]  
An RCA pin jack with 0 dB*1, 10 k. 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*3 or optional RM-  
200M Remote Microphone units (up to 4 units  
per system). Features electronically balanced*2  
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.  
Usable connectors and plugs  
XLR type male connector  
Phone plug  
Sleeve: Ground  
Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot  
Pin 3: Cold  
Ring: Cold  
Tip: Hot  
25. Remote microphone input volume control [RM]  
Adjusts the broadcast volume for the connected  
remote microphone.  
18. BGM input jack [BGM INPUT 1, 2]  
An RCA pin jack with 20 dB*1, 10 k, monaural.  
Connect the background music source to this  
jack.  
26. Chime volume control [CHIME]  
Adjusts the broadcast volume for the unit's built-  
in chime.  
19. BGM input volume control  
Adjusts the broadcast volume for each BGM  
input. The volume increases as the control is  
turned clockwise.  
27. Telephone paging volume control  
Adjusts the broadcast volume for the Telephone  
Paging Input.  
20. Line output jack [LINE OUT]  
An RCA pin jack with 0 dB*1, 10 k. Outputs the  
signal before the master volume control. Connect  
this jack to the line input of other equipment.  
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.  
21. Recording output jack [REC OUT]  
An RCA pin jack with 0 dB*1, 10 k. This jack is  
connected in parallel to the line output [LINE  
OUT]. Connect a cassette deck, etc. when  
recording the broadcast contents.  
(1) Telephone paging input [TEL PAGING]  
Voice sound: Electronically-balanced input*2 with  
shield terminal, 10 dB*1, 10 k.  
Control: No-voltage make contact input, open  
voltage: 30 V DC, short-circuit current:  
under 0.1 A  
22. Preamplifier output jack [PRE OUT]  
An RCA pin jack with 0 dB*1, 10 k. Outputs the  
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(2) Control input for broadcast activation  
[CTRL IN 1, 2, 3]  
(2) External speaker line Input  
[EXTERNAL SP INPUT]  
3 no-voltage make contact inputs, open voltage:  
3.3 V DC, short-circuit current: under 1 mA  
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) 24 V DC Power output [24 V OUT]  
Supplies the 24 V DC/0.2 A power to an optional  
Amplifier Control Unit RU-2001/-2002.  
29. Function switch [SETTINGS]  
An 8-bit DIP switch and selects  
(3) Direct speaker line output [DIRECT OUT]  
Outputs the signal directly from the power  
amplifier transformer output.*5 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.  
(1) Phantom power on-off for each input 1 3  
(2) Telephone paging chime on-off  
(3) 7 different types of chime tones [2-tone chime/2-  
tone chime (fast repeat)/4-tone chime (Up)/Single-  
tone chime/4-tone chime (Up & Down)/Gong, and  
Pre-recorded chime*4], or chime-off  
(4) Speaker output [SP OUT, ZONE 1 5]  
(4) MIC/LINE gain for inputs 1 3  
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.  
Refer to page 48 "FUNCTION SWITCH  
OPERATION" for operation of the function  
switch.  
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.  
30. Control input and output connector  
[CONTROL I/O]  
A 25-pin, female D-sub connector.  
33. AC inlet [AC mains]  
(1) External control input  
Connect the supplied power cord to this inlet.  
The following functions can be activated from  
external equipment.  
34. Fuse holder  
The following miniature fuses (20 mm type) are  
used.  
Message for an optional Voice Announcement  
Board  
6.3 A (for 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)  
Chime  
Power  
Emergency Broadcast  
Unit's broadcast cutoff  
Note: When the fuse is blown off, first remove  
the cause, then replace with the correct  
type specified on the unit.  
(2) Status output  
When the unit is placed in the following status,  
the corresponding output is at make.  
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.  
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  
*1 0 dB = 1 V  
*2 Can be transformer-balanced with the addition  
of an optional IT-450 input transformer.  
*3 Both the VM-2120 and the VM-2240 can also  
be combined.  
*4 The chime sound source must be pre-  
recorded into a CF (CompactFlash) card to be  
inserted into the optional EV-200 Voice  
Announcement Board. (See p. 11.)  
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]  
*5 Output signal source is switched to the  
EXTERNAL SP INPUT if the unit's broadcast  
cutoff is activated. See No. 31 (2).  
An output terminal for bypassing the external  
attenuator.  
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[Voice Announcement Board EV-200]  
The following functions No. 36 through No. 40 are used when an optional EV-200 Board is mounted in the unit.  
39  
37  
40  
38  
36  
36. Voice Announcement board volume control  
Adjusts the volume for the Voice Announcement  
Board.  
39. CPU status indicator [CPU RUN]  
Indicates the EV-200 Board's operation status.  
Normal operation: Flashes.  
Abnormal operation: Steadily on.  
37. Eject button  
No operation:  
Extinguished.  
Press this button to eject the CompactFlash*  
(CF) Card.  
40. Card access indicator [ACCESS]  
Flashes when the unit is accessing the CF Card,  
and is steadily on when a failure occurs.  
* 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.  
[Surveillance Board SV-200M]  
The following functions No. 41 through No. 43 are used when an optional SV-200M Board is mounted in the unit.  
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42  
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41. Surveillance input and output connector  
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.  
[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.  
42. Speaker line impedance setting key [SET]  
Measures and sets each speaker line reference  
impedance value. (reference value for surveillance  
criteria)  
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  
43. Line check key [CHECK]  
Checks each speaker line impedance for the line  
failure detection.  
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6.2. Remote Microphone RM-200M  
[Top]  
2
2
1
11  
12  
10. All-zone broadcast key (ALL-ZONE)  
Press this key to make the All-Zone Broadcast.  
3
5
11. Zone selector key (ZONE 1 5)  
4
13  
14  
Selects the desired broadcast zones (Zones 1 5).  
12. Zone indicator (ZONE 1 5)  
6
8
7
9
Lights green when the corresponding broadcast  
zone (Zones 1 5) is selected.  
13. Message (MESSAGE 1 5)/zone (ZONE 6 –  
10) selector key  
10  
(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 EV-  
200.  
15 16  
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(2) When two VM-2120 or VM-2240 amplifiers are  
connected  
1. Gooseneck microphone  
Selects broadcast zones 6 10.  
A unidirectional microphone.  
14. Message (MESSAGE 1 5)/zone (ZONE 6 –  
10) indicator  
2. Name label  
Insert the label (not thicker than 0.2 mm) indicating  
the name of each panel control and indicator. (See  
p. 60 "NAME LABEL PREPARATION.")  
Lights green when the corresponding Message  
(Zone) Selector Key is pressed.  
15. Busy indicator (BUSY)  
3. Power indicator (POWER)  
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.  
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.  
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.50 "Remote Microphone's  
Function Switches.")  
5. Emergency indicator (EMERGENCY)  
Lights red when the VM amplifier is in Emergency  
mode. (See p. 21.)  
(1) Press-to-talk system  
6. Emergency broadcast switch (EMERGENCY)  
Press this switch after opening the security cover  
when making the Emergency Broadcast.  
Announcements can be made from the  
microphone while the key is pressed, and are  
terminated when released.  
(2) Talk lock system  
7. Groups 1&2 indicator (GROUP 1, 2)  
Lights green when the corresponding group is  
selected with the key.  
One-touch depression locks the key and permits  
announcements to be made from the  
microphone. Press the key again to terminate the  
announcement.  
8. Groups 1&2 broadcast key (GROUP 1, 2)  
Press this key to make the Group Broadcast  
(Broadcast to preprogrammed multiple zones).  
(See p. 51 "BROADCAST GROUP/ZONE  
SETTING.")  
Note  
In the Emergency Broadcast, the Talk key  
operates in the "press-to-talk" system even if set  
to the "Talk lock system."  
9. All-zone indicator (ALL-ZONE)  
Lights green when the All-Zone Broadcast is  
selected with the key.  
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[Rear]  
[Right Side]  
1
20 21  
18  
19  
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. 69.)  
23  
22  
The VM amplifier can supply the power to only  
a single Remote Microphone.  
(Line resistance: within 24 /one way)  
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.  
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.  
22. Extension connector [EXTENSION]  
20. Microphone volume control [MIC]  
Adjusts the volume of the unit's gooseneck  
microphone or the external microphone input  
(No. 21).  
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" below.  
6.3. Remote Microphone Extension RM-210  
The RM-210 is used to select the optional EV-200 Voice Announcement Board's voice message when  
connecting 2 VM-2120 or VM-2240 amplifiers.  
[Top]  
[Left Side]  
1
2
3
4
1. Name label  
Insert the label (not thicker than 0.2 mm) indicating  
the name of each panel control and indicator. (See  
p. 60 "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.  
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7. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION  
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.  
Master VM  
amplifier  
Sub-VM  
amplifier  
Remote  
microphone  
No. 1  
Remote  
microphone  
No. 2  
Remote  
microphone  
No. 3  
Remote  
microphone  
No. 4  
EV-200  
Voice  
announcement  
board (optional)  
Sub-VM amplifier  
(0 or 1 unit)  
The number of Remote Microphones (0 4 units)  
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. 49 "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  
Remote  
microphone  
RM-200M  
VM amplifier  
Zone 1 5 selector key  
/indicator  
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(2) 5 speaker zones with 1 VM amplifier (equipped with the EV-200 Board)  
Remote  
microphone  
RM-200M  
Voice announcement  
board EV-200  
VM amplifier  
Zone 1 5 selector key  
/indicator  
Message 1 5 selector key  
/indicator  
(3) 10 speaker zones with 2 VM amplifiers  
Master VM amplifier  
Remote  
microphone  
RM-200M  
Zone 1 10 selector key  
/indicator  
Zone 1 5 selector key/indicator  
Sub-VM amplifier  
Zone 6 10 selector key/indicator  
(4) 10 speaker zones with 2 VM amplifiers (equipped with the EV-200 Board)  
Voice announcement  
board EV-200  
Remote  
microphone  
RM-200M  
Remote microphone  
extention  
RM-210  
Master VM amplifier  
Zone 1 5 selector key/indicator  
Sub-VM amplifier  
Message 1 5 selector key/indicator  
Zone 1 10 selector key/indicator  
Zone 6 10 selector key/indicator  
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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  
Category 5 STP straight cable* LINK connector (RJ45)  
a
b
c
d
e
Master VM  
amplifier  
Sub-VM  
amplifier  
Remote  
microphone  
Remote  
microphone  
Remote  
microphone  
Remote  
microphone  
24 V DC  
Power  
supply  
24 V DC  
Power  
supply  
24 V DC  
Power  
supply  
POWER AMP IN jack  
PRE OUT jack  
Audio cable  
Connection example 2  
Category 5 STP straight cable*  
a
LINK connector (RJ45)  
b
c
d
e
Master VM  
amplifier  
Sub-VM  
amplifier  
Remote  
microphone  
Remote  
microphone  
Remote  
microphone  
Remote  
microphone  
24 V DC  
Power  
supply  
24 V DC  
Power  
supply  
24 V DC  
Power  
supply  
POWER AMP IN jack  
Audio cable  
PRE OUT jack  
* 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 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 Category 5 STP cable  
Category 5 STP straight cable  
Remote  
VM amplifier  
microphone  
Up to 800 m via Category 5 STP cable  
Category 5 STP cable: 93.8 /km or less  
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(2) Power supply using cables other than Category 5 STP cable  
Category 5 STP straight cable  
Wall connector (RJ45)  
4-pair twisted pair shielded cable  
Wall connector (RJ45)  
Remote  
microphone  
VM amplifier  
Under 40 (one way)  
Category 5 STP straight cable  
Example: Up to 200 m via 200 /km cable  
4-pair twisted pair shielded cable  
Cable resistance (one way)  
200 /km  
Extension length  
Up to 200 m  
Up to 400 m  
Up to 800 m  
100 /km  
50 /km  
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8. EMERGENCY ("ALERT" AND "EVACUATION") BROADCAST  
8.1. Emergency Broadcast Equipment  
Emergency alert activation input  
Emergency evacuation activation input  
Emergency stop activation input  
Speaker  
External equipment  
(ex. fire alarm system)  
CONTROL I/O connector  
VM amplifier  
(VM-2120/-2240)  
LINK connector  
Remote microphone  
(RM-200M)  
8.2. Keys/Indicators Used for Emergency Broadcast  
System management amplifier VM-2120/-2240  
Zone indicator  
All zone broadcast indicator  
All-zone broadcast key  
[ALL]  
Emergency broadcast indicator [EMERGENCY]  
Remote microphone RM-200M  
Emergency broadcast indicator  
(EMERGENCY)  
Emergency broadcast switch  
(EMERGENCY)  
Talk key (TALK)  
Microphone  
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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.  
EMERGENCY  
A pre-recorded Alert signal tone and Alert announcement will be  
alternately broadcast to the entire zone for the preset number of  
repetitions.*1 The EMERGENCY indicators of the RM-200M and the  
VM amplifier come on.  
Alert  
signal  
and  
message  
Alert (or Evacuation) broadcasts terminate all current general-  
purpose broadcasts.  
(The Alert broadcast is also enabled when the Emergency Alert  
input*2 is 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.*1  
(The Evacuation broadcast is also enabled when the Emergency  
Evacuation input*2 is activated by the fire alarm system or other  
connected external equipment.)  
Evacuation  
signal  
and  
message  
[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.  
Live microphone  
announcements  
TALK key  
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.*5  
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).  
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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. 21.)  
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-200 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.  
*1 Requires installation of the optional EV-200 Voice Announcement Board.  
*2 A terminal built in the rear-mounted CONTROL I/O connector  
*3 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.)  
*4 Requires recording of the Evacuation signal and broadcast message on an installed CompactFlash (CF)  
card. (Consult the dealer from whom the unit was purchased.)  
*5 The unit is placed in this operation mode when the internal function switch (SW3-3) is set to the factory-  
preset position. This switch can be used to switch the microphone to "silent" mode after announcement  
completion. (See p. 49 "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.  
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8.4. Emergency Broadcast Sequence  
General-purpose broadcast  
Depression of the Remote  
Microphone's Emergency  
broadcast switch  
Activation of Alert input*1  
by external equipment.  
Activation of Evacuation input*1  
by external equipment  
Alternate repetition of Alert tone signal  
and Alert announcement  
Alternate repetition of Evacuation tone  
signal and Evacuation announcement  
End of set repetition  
Live microphone  
announcement by  
the Remote  
Live microphone  
announcement by  
the Remote  
Microphone's Talk key  
Microphone's Talk key  
End of Emergency broadcast  
Activation of Emergency Stop input*1  
by external equipment  
(The unit returns to the general-purpose broadcast  
mode it was in immediately before the Emergency  
broadcast was started.*2)  
*1 Control 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.  
*2 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. 45 "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 Broadcast that is activated by manual operation of or  
operation of or control from external equipment control from external equipment  
Broadcast from Inputs 1 3 not activated by Broadcast from Inputs 1 3 activated by control input  
control input (CTRL 1 3).  
(CTRL 1 3).  
Broadcast from BGM Inputs 1 and 2.  
Broadcast from Remote Microphone  
Telephone paging  
Message broadcast  
Westminster chime  
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9. BROADCAST OPERATION AT THE AMPLIFIER  
9.1. Microphone Announcements (When Operated by Control Input)  
Continuously press the microphone press-to-talk key.  
(If the microphone is of lock lever type, set the lever to the ON position.)  
Make an announcement at the microphone.  
Release the microphone press-to-talk key.  
(If the microphone is of lock lever type, set the lever to the OFF position.)  
For connection of the control input (CTRL 1 3), refer to p. 40.  
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  
Select the desired broadcast zone.  
(Use the keys for ZONE 1 5 or the ALL key located on the VM amplifier front panel.)  
Start up background music equipment (CD player or cassette deck)  
Adjust the sound volume.  
(Use the BGM input volume control located on the VM amplifier front panel.)  
Adjust the tone.  
(Use the BGM treble/bass control located on the VM amplifier front panel.)  
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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.")  
Remote microphone RM-200M  
Zone indicator  
Power indicator (POWER)  
Failure indicator (FAULT)  
Zone selector key (ZONE 1 5)  
Group 1&2 broadcast key  
(GROUP 1, 2)  
Message selector key  
(MESSAGE 1 5)  
Group 1&2 indicator  
All-zone indicator  
Talk key (TALK)  
All-zone broadcast key  
(ALL-ZONE)  
Message indicator  
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.  
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. 27  
"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.  
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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.  
(1) Simultaneous All-Zone Broadcast Operation  
ALL-ZONE  
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.  
(2) Individual Zone Broadcast Operation  
ZONE 2  
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.  
(3) Group Broadcast Operation  
Individual broadcast zones assigned to Groups 1 and 2 require to be programmed into the VM amplifier.  
(See p. 51 "Zone-to-Group assignment.")  
Example of Group 1 broadcast  
Group 1  
(Selected)  
Zone 1  
Zone 2  
Zone 3  
Zone 4  
Broadcast  
Zones  
Step 1. Select the desired zone group by pressing the GROUP key.  
GROUP 1  
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  
Group 1  
(Selected)  
Zone 1  
Zone 2  
Zone 3  
Zone 4  
Zone 5  
Broadcast  
Zones  
Group 2  
(Selected)  
(To cancel the selection, press the GROUP key again.)  
Go to Step 2 on the next page.  
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(4) Message Broadcast Operation  
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  
Group 1  
Group 3  
Zone 1  
Zone 2  
Zone 3  
Zone 4  
Message 1  
(Selected)  
Broadcast  
Zones  
Step 1. Start of broadcast  
MESSAGE 1  
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. 45.)  
Recorded  
message  
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.  
Operation Common to Simultaneous All-Zone/Individual Zone/Group Broadcast  
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  
TALK  
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.  
Start chime  
tone  
* The unit is preset for one of 7 different types of chime tones. It is  
also possible to disable the chime function. (For details, see p. 30  
"CHIME FUNCTION.")  
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3-2. After chime play completion, make an announcement using the microphone.  
Live microphone  
announcements  
TALK key  
Step 4. End of broadcast  
TALK  
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.  
Both the all zones indicators and the In-use indicator go out.  
End chime  
tone  
[Lock operation]  
TALK  
Step 3. Start of broadcast  
3-1. One-touch press 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.)  
Start chime  
tone  
The In-use indicator will light green.  
* The unit is preset for one of 7 different types of chime tones. It is also possible to disable the chime  
function. (For details, see p. 30 "CHIME FUNCTION.")  
3-2. After the chime play is finished, make an announcement at the microphone.  
Live microphone  
announcements  
Step 4. End of broadcast  
TALK  
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.  
Both the all zones indicators and the In-use indicator go out.  
End chime  
tone  
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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. 29 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.  
DIP switch setting  
Broadcast source  
Priority level  
Functional explanation  
Priority 1 or 2 selectable.  
Switch location Switch No.  
Input 1 (MIC/LINE)*1  
Input 2 (MIC/LINE)*1  
Input 3 (MIC/LINE)*1  
Telephone paging  
Westminster chime  
Remote  
Microphone No.1  
Remote  
Microphone No.2  
Remote  
Microphone No.3  
Remote  
Microphone No.4  
Message 1  
Message 2  
Message 3  
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Inside the VM  
Priority 3 is set when broadcast is amplifier  
not externally activated.*2  
SW2-No. 1  
SW2-No. 2  
SW2-No. 3  
SW2-No. 4  
––  
Set for Priority 1.  
––  
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
RM-200M's right  
side panel  
Priority 1 or 2 selectable.  
No. 3  
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
Set for Priority 1.  
––  
––  
Priority 1 or 3 selectable.  
Inside the VM  
amplifier  
SW2-No. 5  
SW2-No. 6  
SW2-No. 7  
Message 4  
Message 5  
Message 6  
Highest priority For Alert message  
(Emergency  
––  
––  
Message 7  
broadcast)  
For Evacuation message  
7 different chimes  
Priority 3 is set when chime is  
externally activated.*3  
Set for Priority 4.  
3
––  
––  
––  
––  
BGM 1  
BGM 2  
4
4
*1 Factory-preset to MIC. For the setting, see p. 48 "VM Amplifier's Rear Panel-Mounted Function Switches."  
*2 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).  
*3 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 be selected with the front panel selector keys before using the chime.  
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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.  
Broadcast source 1  
: Broadcast possible  
Zone 1  
Zone 2  
Zone 3  
(Made a broadcast first.)  
: Broadcast interrupted  
Broadcast source 2  
(Made a broadcast last.)  
Zone 4  
(2) First-come-first-served priority  
Current broadcast is given priority, and other broadcasts cannot be made.  
Broadcast source 1  
: Broadcast possible  
Zone 1  
Zone 2  
Zone 3  
(Made a broadcast first.)  
: Broadcast impossible  
Broadcast source 2  
(Made a broadcast last.)  
Zone 4  
(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-200 message (No. 1 5)  
Figure below shows an example for the priority operation between Remote microphones No. 2 and No. 3.  
Remote microphone  
Remote microphone  
Zone 1  
Zone 2  
Zone 3  
Zone 1  
Zone 2  
Zone 3  
No. 3 (Made a broadcast first.)  
No. 2 (Made a broadcast first.)  
Remote microphone  
Remote microphone  
No. 2 (Made a broadcast last.)  
No. 3 (Made a broadcast last.)  
Zone 4  
Zone 4  
: Broadcast possible  
: Broadcast impossible or interrupted  
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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.  
Competing priority level (Priority level of simultaneously made broadcasts)  
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4  
Broadcast  
sound source  
Inputs 1 3  
Last-come-first-served Last-come-first- Priority 2 mixing  
or first-come-first-served served or first- (selectable)  
Mixing  
––  
––  
priority *1 *4  
Telephone paging (selectable)  
come-first-served  
priority *1 *4  
(selectable)  
––  
Remote  
Microphones 1 4  
Last-come-first- Unit No. priority *4  
served or first- [Numerical order]  
come-first-served (selectable)  
––  
––  
Unit No. priority *4 priority *1 *3 *4  
[Numerical order] (selectable)  
(selectable)  
1 2  
––  
Last-come-  
first-served  
priority  
Message  
––  
––  
––  
3 5  
BGM 1 and 2  
––  
––  
Mixing  
*1 Has nothing to do with the setting of SW2-No. 8 switch (priority mode for the equal priority unit).  
*2 Enabled when "Mixed" is selected (factory-preset to "Not mixed") using the unit's internal SW3-No. 2 switch  
"Priority 2 mixing."  
*3 "Last-come-first-served" priority is selected if the unit's internal SW3-No. 2 switch "Priority 2 mixing" is set  
for "Mixed."  
*4 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  
BGM broadcast operation  
overlapping with BGM broadcast  
Priority 1  
Priority 2  
Priority 3  
Priority 4 (BGM)  
Cut off.  
Cut off*1 or volume is decreased*2 *3.  
Volume is decreased*3.  
Mixed.  
*1 Cut off when broadcast is made by Inputs 1 3 set for "Line level" inputs.  
*2 Decreased when broadcast is made by Remote Microphone, telephone paging, or Inputs 1 3 set for  
"Microphone level" inputs.  
*3 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)  
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12. CHIME FUNCTION  
12.1. Available Chime Tone Types  
There are 7 different chimes (one of which can be selected for a pre-announcement chime), and a  
Westminster chime for a time signal.  
12.1.1. Seven different chime tones  
Six 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. 48 "FUNCTION SWITCH OPERATION.")  
Note: Different chime tones cannot be selected for different sound sources.  
12.1.2. Six built-in chimes  
This lineup consists of the following types.  
2-tone chime  
2-tone chime (fast repeat)  
4-tone chime (Up)*1  
Single-tone chime  
4-tone chime (Up & Down)*2  
Gong  
*1 An ascending 4-tone chime is sounded when the broadcast begins.  
*2 An 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-200 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-200.  
The recorded chime tone is assigned to the EV-200's Message 8. (See p. 63 "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)  
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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. 45 "CONTROL I/O CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS.") Make a chime activation  
switch and connect it to between the pin and GND terminal.  
Broadcast  
sound source  
VM amplifier  
Chime activation switch  
One of Input 1 3  
Pin No. 9  
Chime activation  
GND  
CONTROL I/O D-sub connector  
[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.  
Zone selector key [Zone 1 5]  
All-zone broadcast key  
Master volume control  
Zone volume control [Zone 1 5]  
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.  
VM amplifier  
Chime activation switch  
Pre-announcement  
chime tone  
Pin No. 9  
Chime activation  
GND  
Make  
Break  
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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 "ascending/descending 4-tone chime" has been  
selected.)  
VM amplifier  
Chime activation switch  
Post-announcement  
chime tone  
Pin No. 9  
Chime activation  
GND  
Make  
Break  
Step 4. Press the selected zone selector key (Zone 1 5) again to terminate the broadcast.  
12.2.4. Westminster chime  
It is possible to set the group of zones over which Westminster chime is sounded. (See p. 51 "Control  
input/Telephone paging/Westminster chime-to-Group assignment.")  
A chime tone is remotely sent out to the set zone group by activating the unit's rear panel-mounted  
CONTROL I/O connector pin No. 11 "Westminster chime activation." (See p. 45 "CONTROL I/O  
CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS.")  
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13. CHOKE COIL INSTALLATION  
Caution: Leave the following work to a qualified service technician.  
Be sure to switch off the power before the work.  
If a checkbox for the indication of "The choke coil is installed." on the rear panel of the VM amplifier is marked  
with "X", this represents that the choke coil has been installed. Therefore, the following tasks are not  
necessary. When you installed the choke coil, mark the checkbox with "X".  
To suppress harmonic component radiation from the power line of the unit, install the optional Chock Coil CT-  
200M.  
Note: In the countries where use of the CE Marking conformity is obligated, the Choke Coil must be installed.  
Step 1. Remove 4 screws on the amplifier rear panel and a total of 6 screws on the sides to remove the  
cover.  
Side: M4 x 8 machine screw ..... 3 pieces each  
Rear: M3 x 6 machine screw and M3 plain washer ..... 4 pieces  
Step 2. Install the Chock Coil near the AC inlet inside the unit.  
Fix the Choke Coil with its accessory screws from the unit bottom side.  
Rear panel  
CT-200M Choke coil  
Bottom side  
Tapping screw 4 x 10  
Jumper connector  
Choke coil connector  
Step 3. Remove the jumper connector from the  
power input board connector (CN1202).  
3
Power input board  
4
Step 4. Plug the Choke Coil connector into the  
power input board connector (CN1202).  
AC inlet  
CT-200M Choke coil  
Rear panel  
Step 5. Using the 4 rear panel screws and 6 side panel screws removed in Step 1, replace the amplifier  
cover.  
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14. INPUT TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION AND ITS BOARD MODIFICATION  
Caution: Leave the following work to a qualified service technician.  
Be sure to switch off the power before the work.  
14.1. Transformer Installation  
You can convert the audio input section in Input 1 3 terminals, Remote Microphone (RM) terminal, and  
Telephone Paging (TEL) terminal on the unit from electronically-balanced input to transformer-balanced type.  
Solder the optional IT-450 input transformer to the required input section.  
Step 1. Remove 4 screws on the amplifier rear panel and a total of 6 screws on the sides to remove the  
cover.  
Side: M4 x 8 machine screw ..... 3 pieces each  
Rear: M3 x 6 machine screw and M3 plain washer ..... 4 pieces  
Step 2. Removing the input transformer board  
[Inputs 1 3]  
Remove the Inputs 1 3 input transformer board, which is installed on the rear upper circuit board in  
the unit.  
[Remote Microphone (RM) or Telephone Paging (TEL)]  
Remove the RM/TEL input transformer board, which is installed on the rear lower circuit board in the  
unit.  
RM/TEL input transformer board  
Input transformer  
Inputs 1 3 input transformer board  
Rear upper  
circuit board  
Rear lower circuit board  
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Step 3. Solder the input transformer to the removed input transformer board (5 places).  
Note: Be sure not to mistake the solder side for the mounting side.  
Step 4. Cut off jumper wires (2 places marked with X for each input).  
Note: The jumpers are on the back of the circuit board in the figure below.  
[Inputs 1 3 input transformer board]  
Jumpers for Input 2  
INPUT 2  
Jumpers for Input 1  
Jumpers for Input 3  
(SJP1305)  
(SJP1306)  
(SJP1308)  
(SJP1303)  
(SJP1304)  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 3  
(SJP1301)  
(SJP1302)  
(SJP1307)  
(SJP1309)  
Jumper for Input 2  
phantom power supply  
Jumper for Input 1  
phantom power supply  
Jumper for Input 3  
phantom power supply  
[RM/TEL input transformer board]  
(SJP1402)  
(SJP1404)  
Jumpers for RM  
Jumpers for TEL  
RM  
TEL  
(SJP1401)  
(SJP1403)  
(SJP1405)  
Jumper for DC power supply to the RM  
Step 5. Replace the input transformer board on the circuit board.  
Step 6. Using the 4 rear panel screws and 6 side panel screws removed in Step 1, replace the amplifier  
cover.  
14.2. Switching Off the Phantom Power Supply  
By cutting the following jumper wires on the Inputs 1 3 Input Transformer Board, the corresponding input's  
phantom power can be switched off. (See the figure above.)  
Input 1: SJP1301  
Input 2: SJP1304  
Input 3: SJP1307  
14.3. Instructions When the Sub- and Master VM Amplifiers Are Connected  
Be sure to cut the jumper wires SJP1401, SJP1402, and SJP1403 on the RM/TEL input transformer board in  
the sub-VM amplifier.  
To make the Remote Microphone (RM) input transformer-isolated, be sure to install the input transformer on  
the RM/TEL input transformer board in the master VM amplifier. In addition, cut the jumper wires SJP1402  
and SJP1403 while remaining SJP1401 intact.  
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15. MOUNTING AN OPTIONAL EV-200 VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD  
Caution: Leave the following work to a qualified service technician.  
Be sure to switch off the power before the work.  
Step 1. Set the DIP switch on the EV-200 Board as shown in the figure.  
DIP switch  
EV-200 Board  
DIP switch  
ON  
OFF  
Always set to OFF.  
(ON position is for factory test.)  
EV-200 surveillance signal output on-off (Switch No. 2)  
Be sure to set to ON. (A 1 kHz signal output)  
EV-200 surveillance signal output (Switch No. 2)  
The EV-200 board always transmits a 1 kHz sine wave signal to an amplifier when the EV-200 Board is not  
reproducing audio signals. The amplifier detects the existence of the 1 kHz signal. When the signal does not  
exist, the amplifier judges the board's failure and causes the FAULT indicator to light.* (The signal indicating  
the EV-200's failure is transmitted from the CONTROL I/O connector.)  
* If Switch No. 2 is set to the OFF position, the FAULT indicator lights even when the board is operating  
correctly.  
Step 2. Remove 4 screws on the amplifier rear panel and a total of 6 screws on the sides to remove the  
cover.  
Side: M4 x 8 machine screw ..... 3 pieces each  
Rear: M3 x 6 machine screw and M3 plain washer ..... 4 pieces  
Step 3. Insert the EV-200 connection cable coming from the EV-200 Board into connector CN8 in the  
amplifier.  
EV-200 connection cable  
EV-200 Board  
CN6  
CN8  
CF card connector  
Rear panel  
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Step 4. Using 2 screws supplied with the EV-200, mount the EV-200 in the amplifier.  
EV-200 connection cable  
CN8  
EV-200 Board  
M3 x 6 machine screw ..... 2 pieces (supplied with the EV-200)  
Step 5. Check the DIP switch on the EV-200 Board again for correct setting. (See Step 1.)  
Step 6. Using the 4 rear panel screws and 6 side panel screws removed in Step 2, replace the amplifier  
cover.  
CF Card security cover  
Remove 2 screws to detach the security cover when inserting the CF Card into the card slot. Be sure to  
replace the cover after inserting the card.  
EV-200 Board  
CF Card  
CF Card security cover  
M3 x 6 machine screw (2 pieces)  
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16. MOUNTING AN OPTIONAL SV-200M SURVEILLANCE BOARD  
Caution: Leave the following work to a qualified service technician.  
Be sure to switch off the power before the work.  
Step 1. Set the DIP switch on the SV-200M Board as shown in the figure.  
SW 1 SW 2  
SW 1 SW 2  
ON  
ON  
1
1
2
2
Communication with VM amplifiers  
Be sure to set to ON.  
SV-200M Board  
Speaker line surveillance activation time  
Speaker line surveillance activation time  
SW1-1 SW1-2 SW2-1  
Setting contents  
Automatic activation  
disabled  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
This setting executes failure detection by means of  
the "speaker line surveillance activation" signal from  
the external control input (SURVEILLANCE I/O 25-  
pin D-sub connector).  
10 minutes intervals  
20 minutes intervals  
30 minutes intervals  
30 minutes intervals  
40 minutes intervals  
50 minutes intervals  
60 minutes intervals  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Speaker lines are automatically monitored at set  
time intervals.  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Communications with VM (VM-2120 or VM-2240) amplifier  
SW2-2  
OFF  
ON  
Setting contents  
Disabled (communications impossible)  
Enabled (when SV-200M Board is  
installed in VM amplifier)  
Step 2. Remove 4 screws on the amplifier rear panel and a total of 6 screws on the sides to remove the  
cover.  
Side: M4 x 8 machine screw ..... 3 pieces each  
Rear: M3 x 6 machine screw and M3 plain washer ..... 4 pieces  
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Surveillance I/O blank panel  
Step 3. Detach the surveillance I/O blank panel on the  
amplifier rear panel by removing 2 fixing snap rivets.  
Snap rivet  
SV-200M Board  
D-sub connector  
Step 4. Unscrew 2 hexagonal sleeves mounted on the 25-pin  
D-sub connector on the SV-200M Board.  
Hexagonal sleeve  
Step 5. Connect the SV-200M Board to the VM amplifier's boards with the connection cables.  
5-1. Plug out the jumper connector from the relay board connector (CN1003) shown below.  
5-2. Connect the 2 cables attached to the SV-200M to the connectors in the VM amplifier's boards shown  
below.  
CN6 connection cable  
5
-2  
CN1003 connection cable  
CN1003  
CN6  
CN8  
Relay board  
SV-200M Board  
Jumper connector  
D-sub connector  
Rear panel  
5
-1  
SV-200M Board  
Step 6. Using the removed 2 hexagonal sleeves,  
mount the SV-200M in the amplifier.  
Step 7. Check the DIP switch on the SV-200M Board again  
Hexagonal sleeve  
for correct setting. (See Step 1.)  
Step 8. Using the 4 rear panel screws and 6 side panel screws removed in Step 2, replace the amplifier  
cover.  
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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.  
VM amplifier  
Note: The screws and washers as illustrated are  
all supplied with the MB-36.  
Plain washer  
M4 x 12 screw  
3
4
Rack Mounting Bracket MB-36 (optional)  
Rack mounting screw  
Fiber washer  
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  
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.  
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18.3. Telephone Paging Input Connections  
E C H  
When using a single-core shielded  
cable, connect the shielded mesh to  
both E and C terminals.  
PBX, main telephone device, etc.  
Control signal  
Audio signal  
Telephone line  
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19. EXTERNAL ATTENUATOR CONTROL WIRING  
19.1. 4-Wire System Connection  
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)  
C
ATTENUATOR  
CONTROL*  
+
External DC power supply  
to activate attenuators  
N2 (NO)  
H
EXTERNAL SP INPUT  
C
H
DIRECT OUT  
External attenuators  
H
C
H
C
ZONE 1  
ZONE 1  
Relay control  
H
C
H
C
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
Relay control  
H
C
H
C
Relay control  
H
C
H
C
Relay control  
H
C
H
C
Relay control  
* 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.  
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19.2. 3-Wire System Connection  
Note: 3-wire system cannot be used with the SV-200M board.  
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)  
C
ATTENUATOR  
CONTROL*1  
N2 (NO)  
H
EXTERNAL SP INPUT  
2
*
C
H
DIRECT OUT  
External attenuators  
H (100 V)  
C (0 V)  
H
C
ZONE 1  
ZONE 1  
EMERGENCY  
H (100 V)  
C (0 V)  
H
C
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
EMERGENCY  
H
C
H (100 V)  
C (0 V)  
EMERGENCY  
H (100 V)  
C (0 V)  
H
C
EMERGENCY  
H
C
H (100 V)  
C (0 V)  
EMERGENCY  
*1 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.  
*2 May be connected to any C terminal. (This C terminal is located closest to N1 terminal.)  
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20. CHANGING THE SPEAKER LINE VOLTAGE  
Caution: Leave the following work to a qualified service technician.  
Be sure to switch off the power before the work.  
The VM amplifier's speaker line voltage is set for 100 V line output. For 50 V or 70 V line applications, change  
internal connector wiring as shown below.  
Step 1. Remove 4 screws on the amplifier rear panel and a total of 6 screws on the sides to remove the  
cover.  
Step 2. Pull the cable connector (9-pin) connected to CN1102  
connector on the circuit board with the zone volume control  
(selector switch).  
Step 3. Change wires inserted into the cable connector for different  
wires according to color-coding shown in the table below to  
switch to the desired line voltage.  
CN1102 connector  
Step 4. Connect the cable connector to the circuit board.  
Step 5. Using the 4 rear panel screws and 6 side panel screws  
VM amplifier's front panel  
removed in Step 1, replace the amplifier cover.  
Connector pin assignment  
Speaker line voltage  
CN1102 Connector Pin Number  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
100 V  
70 V  
50 V  
White  
Violet  
Blue  
Violet  
Blue  
Blue  
Green Yellow Orange  
Red  
Brown  
White  
Brown  
White  
Violet  
Black  
Black  
Black  
Green Yellow Orange  
Red  
Red  
Brown  
Green Yellow Orange  
Speaker line voltage/impedance  
Speaker line voltage VM-2120 VM-2240  
100 V  
70 V  
50 V  
83 Ω  
42 Ω  
21 Ω  
42 Ω  
21 Ω  
10 Ω  
How to remove cables from connector  
Pull out the cable pressing the lock spring with a pointed object like tweezers as shown below.  
Pull out the cable.  
Press the lock spring.  
1
9
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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. 9, 10 No. 30 CONTROL  
I/O connector.)  
VM amplifier's D-sub female connector  
13  
CONTROL I/O  
1
Locking nut: 4-40 UNC  
25  
14  
CONTROL I/O connector pin function table  
Pin  
No.  
IN  
/OUT  
Signal name  
AC power ON  
Signal/logic  
Function/status  
When AC power is on  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
DC power ON  
When DC power is on  
Message 1 activation  
Message 2 activation  
Message 3 activation  
Message 4 activation  
Message 5 activation  
VM amplifier's  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
One-shot make  
Activates EV-200 Board's Message 1.*1  
Activates EV-200 Board's Message 2.*1  
Activates EV-200 Board's Message 3.*1  
Activates EV-200 Board's Message 4.*1  
Activates EV-200 Board's Message 5.*1  
Cuts off the VM amplifier's power amplifier  
output.*1 *2 (External signals applied to  
EXTERNAL SP INPUT go through to the  
speakers.)  
One-shot make  
One-shot make  
One-shot make  
One-shot make  
At make  
broadcast cutoff control  
At break  
The VM amplifier's power amplifier output is  
resumed.  
9
Chime activation  
(6 built-in chimes)  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
Break-to-Make edge Activates a start chime tone.  
Make-to-Break edge Activates an end chime tone (4-tone Down).  
Break-to-Make edge Turns power on.  
10 Power ON/OFF control  
Make-to-Break edge Turns power off.  
11 Westminster chime  
activation  
12 Emergency alert  
activation  
One-shot make  
One-shot make  
Activates the internal Westminster chime unit.  
Places the unit in "Emergency broadcast" mode,  
during which time an "Alert" announcement and  
an "Evacuation" announcement are broadcast. *1  
Resets the unit from "Emergency broadcast"  
mode.  
Places the unit in "Emergency broadcast" mode,  
during which time an "Evacuation" announcement  
is repeated. *1  
13 Emergency stop  
activation  
14 Emergency evacuation  
activation  
IN  
IN  
One-shot make  
One-shot make  
15 Failure indicator control  
IN  
At make  
The FAULT indicator lights to indicate external  
equipment failure.  
16 GND  
17 GND  
18 GND  
19 GND  
20 GND  
21 Power switch on  
OUT Active Low  
When the power switch is on by means of  
manual or external control  
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Pin  
No.  
IN  
/OUT  
Signal name  
Signal/logic  
Function/status  
22 Communications error  
OUT Active Low  
When communications cannot be achieved  
between the RM-200M and the VM amplifier  
or between VM amplifiers (High state when  
communications are restored.)  
23 Failure indication  
24 Emergency broadcast OUT Active Low  
on  
OUT Active Low  
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.)  
25 EV-200's failure  
OUT Active Low  
When the EV-200 Voice Announcement  
Board fails.*1  
*1 Requires installation of the optional EV-200 Voice Announcement Board.  
*2 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:  
Short-circuit current: Under 1 mA  
Activation: No-voltage make contact (one-shot signal is shown below.)  
3.3 V DC  
Over 100 ms  
Output  
Circuit:  
Open collector (See below.)  
Withstand voltage: 30 V DC  
Control current: Under 10 mA  
Control current  
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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-200M Surveillance Board.  
SV-200M's D-sub female connector  
13 SURVEILLANCE I/O  
1
Locking nut: 4-40 UNC  
25  
14  
SURVEILLANCE I/O connector pin function table  
Pin  
No.  
IN  
/OUT  
Signal name  
Zone 1 short  
Zone 1 Disconnection  
Zone 2 short  
Zone 2 Disconnection  
Zone 3 short  
Zone 3 Disconnection  
Zone 4 short  
Signal/logic  
Function/status  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
OUT Active Low  
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.  
Zone 4 Disconnection  
Zone 5 short  
10 Zone 5 Disconnection  
11 Ground fault  
12 Power amplifier failure  
13 Setting/checking busy  
14 Initial setting error  
OUT Active Low  
The speaker line reference impedance  
couldn't be measured successfully.  
(The measured impedance exceeds the  
expected range or is unstable.)  
15  
Not used.  
I
22  
23 Speaker line check  
activation  
24 Speaker line initial  
setting activation  
25  
IN  
IN  
One-shot make  
One-shot make  
Check of the speaker line impedance starts.  
Measurement of the speaker line reference  
impedance (Initial setting) starts.  
Not used.  
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[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.)  
Over 100 ms  
Output  
Circuit:  
Open collector (See below.)  
Withstand voltage: 30 V DC  
Control current: Under 10 mA  
Control current  
23. FUNCTION SWITCH OPERATION  
23.1. VM Amplifier's Rear Panel-Mounted Function Switches  
Set the rear panel-mounted SETTINGS switch (p. 9, 10 No. 29) as shown below.  
All switches No. 1 8 are factory-preset to the OFF position.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
ON  
SETTINGS  
Switch No.  
Function  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Phantom Power*4 Telephone Paging Chime Selection Input 3 Input 2 Input 1  
OFF (Up position)  
ON (Down position)  
OFF  
ON  
Chime ON  
Chime OFF  
See the Chime Mic  
Selection table Line  
Mic  
Line  
Mic  
Line  
Chime Selection table  
*1 An ascending 4-tone chime is sounded when the  
broadcast begins.  
*2 An ascending 4-tone chime is sounded when the  
broadcast begins, and a descending 4-tone chime  
is sounded upon broadcast completion.  
*3 The chime sound source must be pre-recorded into  
a CF (CompactFlash) card to be inserted into the  
optional EV-200 Voice Announcement Board. (See  
p. 36.)  
*4 Simultaneously turns on or off the phantom power of  
Inputs 1 3. See p. 35 for the method to switch off  
the phantom power for the individual Inputs 1 to 3.  
Switch No.  
Chime Tone  
3
4
5
OFF OFF OFF 2-Tone Chime  
OFF OFF ON 2-Tone Chime (Fast Repeat)  
OFF ON OFF 4-Tone Chime (Up) *1  
OFF ON ON Single-Tone Chime  
ON OFF OFF 4-Tone Chime (Up & Down) *2  
ON OFF ON Gong  
ON ON OFF Pre-recorded Chime *3  
ON ON ON OFF  
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23.2. VM Amplifier's Internal Function Switches  
Caution: Leave the following work to a qualified service technician.  
Be sure to switch off the power before the work.  
Step 1. Remove 4 screws on the amplifier rear panel and a total of 6 screws on the sides to remove the  
cover.  
Side: M4 x 8 machine screw ..... 3 pieces each  
Rear: M3 x 6 machine screw and M3 plain washer ..... 4 pieces  
Step 2. Set the amplifier's internal DIP switches SW2, SW3, and SW4 according to the table below.  
Step 3. Replace the amplifier cover using the screws removed in Step 1.  
SW4  
SW3 SW2  
Internal DIP switches  
SW4  
SW3  
SW2  
ON  
ON  
ON  
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
VM amplifier's front panel  
SW2 switch setting (All switches are factory-preset to OFF position.)  
Switch No.  
Function  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Inputs 1 3  
Broadcast Priority Level Priority Level  
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3  
TEL Paging  
Voice Announcement Board's  
Message Priority Level  
Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 Priority Unit  
Priority Mode  
for Same  
ON  
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
Unit No. Priority  
(Numerical order)  
First/Last  
OFF  
2
2
2
2
Priority  
SW3 switch setting (All switches are factory-preset to OFF position.)  
Switch No.  
Function  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
First/Last  
Priority*  
Priority 2 Mode after  
Input 3/LINE  
Unit Type No. of Connected  
Units  
Mixing  
Mixed  
Emergency Talk (Input 3/MIC)  
Chime On/Off  
First-come  
first-served  
Last-come  
first-served  
ON  
Silent  
On  
(off)  
Off  
Sub-unit  
See the Connected  
unit No. table on the  
next page.  
OFF  
Not mixed Evacuation  
message  
Master  
unit  
(on)  
* This function is set in relation to the SW2-8 switch. (See p. 27 "GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCAST  
PRIORITY" for details.)  
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Connected unit No. table (SW3)  
Switch No.  
No. of Connected Units*  
6
7
8
OFF OFF OFF  
0
1
2
3
4
5
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF OFF  
ON OFF  
OFF OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
* The total number of one Sub-VM amplifier and up to 4  
Remote Microphones (excluding the Master amplifier  
and Remote Microphone Extension)  
ON  
SW4 switch setting (Both switches are factory-preset to ON position.)  
Switch No.  
1
BGM broadcast volume attenuation*  
2
No attenuation  
28 dB (just audible)  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Don't care dB (inaudible)  
* Determines the attenuation level when the broadcast of higher priority (level 2 or 3) overrides the BGM  
broadcast (priority level 4). (See p.27 "GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCAST PRIORITY)  
23.3. Remote Microphone's Function Switches  
Note  
Function setting switch (No.23)  
The switch is actually installed upside down.  
1 2 3 4 5 6  
ON  
Switch No.  
Function  
1
2
3
Broadcast  
Priority*  
2
4
5
Emergency  
switch  
6
RM Unit No.  
(See the RM Unit No.  
table below.)  
Talk key  
operation  
Press-to-talk  
type  
Compressor  
ON  
Enable  
On  
Off  
OFF  
1
Talk lock type Disable  
* One of 2 priorities can be set for each Remote microphone. (See p.27 "GENERAL-PURPOSE  
BROADCAST PRIORITY.")  
RM (RM-200M) Unit No. table  
Switch No.  
RM Unit No.  
1
2
ON  
ON  
No. 1  
No. 2  
No. 3  
No. 4  
OFF ON  
ON OFF  
OFF OFF  
All switches No. 1 6 are factory-preset to the ON position.  
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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. 53  
"Zone-to-Group Assignment Operation.")  
Setting example ( mark indicates "Set" state.)  
Setting content  
Broadcast Group  
(Setting item)  
Group 1  
Broadcast Zone 1 10  
ALL zones (Marking a check bypasses the  
10  
external attenuator on all-zone broadcast.)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Group 2  
Group 3  
2
Group 4  
*
Group 5  
For Remote Microphone operation*1  
Master unit zone  
Sub-unit zone  
*1 The Remote Microphone can select broadcast zones by pressing the GROUP 1 or GROUP 2 key instead  
of individual zone selector keys 1 10.  
*2 The 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/Westminster chime-to-Group assignment  
When control inputs 1 3, telephone paging, or Westminster chime is activated, broadcast is made to their  
respectively assigned groups 1 5. (See p. 56 "Control Input/Telephone Paging/Westminster Chime-to-Group  
Assignment Operation." )  
Setting example ( mark indicates "Set" state.)  
Setting content  
Control Input/Telephone  
Broadcast Group ALL zones (Marking a check bypasses the  
Paging/Westminster Chime (Setting item)  
1
2
3
4
5
external attenuator on all-zone broadcast.)  
Input 1  
Input 2  
Input 3  
TEL paging  
Westminster chime  
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 Westminster chime. (Example: TEL paging  
setting in the above table)  
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24.1.3. Recorded Message-to-Group assignment  
Activated messages (1 5) are broadcast to their respectively assigned groups 1 5. (See p. 58 "Recorded  
Message-to-Group Assignment Operation.")  
Setting example ( mark indicates "Set" state.)  
Setting content  
Recorded Message Broadcast Group ALL zones (Marking a check bypasses the  
(Setting item)  
Message 1  
Message 2  
Message 3  
Message 4  
Message 5  
1
2
3
4
5
external attenuator on all-zone broadcast.)  
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  
ZONE 1 5 keys*2  
ZONE 1 5 indicators*1 *2  
ALL indicator  
Master VM amplifier  
LINK connector (rear)  
Reset key  
ALL key  
POWER switch  
ZONE 6 10 indicators  
Sub-VM amplifier  
LINK connector (rear)  
ZONE 6 10 keys  
*1 See p. 55 "Indicator status."  
*2 Function 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.  
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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. 51 "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.  
Lighting status  
Extinguished  
Lighting  
Flashing  
Quick flashing*  
Slow flashing*  
* See p. 55 Indicator status.  
Step 1. Entry to broadcast group setting mode  
ZONE 1  
ZONE 2  
Reset  
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.  
Group 1  
Group 5  
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.  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
Step 2. Group number selection (Example: Group 2)  
Group 1  
Group 5  
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  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
Step 3. Group number programming  
Press the POWER switch.  
Zone 1  
Group 2  
(Zone 2)  
Zone 5  
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.)  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
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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.)  
Zone 1  
Group 2  
(Zone 2)  
Zone 5  
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.)  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
Note: For "All zones" settings in this step, refer to the section "All zones setting and its cancellation"  
below.  
Step 5. Programming of the zone number setting  
Press the POWER switch.  
POWER  
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  
Reset  
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. 55 Indicator status.  
[All zones setting and its cancellation]  
Zone 1  
Group 2  
(Zone 2)  
Zone 5  
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.  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
Zone 1  
Group 2  
(Zone 2)  
Zone 5  
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 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
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[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).  
Zone 2 deselected (selectable)  
OFF (Extinguished)  
ON (Lighting)  
ON = OFF  
ZONE 2  
(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).  
Group 2 selected, Zone 2  
deselected (selectable)  
ON  
OFF  
ON < OFF  
ZONE 2  
Zone 2 selected  
(3) Steady on  
Indicates that the setting contents were selected.  
ZONE 2  
(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.  
Group 2 selected, Zone 2 selected  
ON  
OFF  
ON > OFF  
ZONE 2  
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[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. 55 Indicator status.  
24.4. Control Input/Telephone Paging  
/Westminster Chime-to-Group Assignment Operation  
Here, the operation example of assigning Input 1 to Broadcast Groups 1, 2, and 3 will be explained.  
(See p. 51 "Input 1 to group" setting example.)  
Step 1. Entry to setting mode  
ZONE 1  
ZONE 4  
Reset  
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.  
Input 1  
Westminster chime  
The unit will be placed in setting mode.  
The 5 indicators for ZONE 1 through ZONE 5 begin to  
flash. (They indicate Input 1 through Westminster  
chime.)  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
Step 2. Setting item selection (Example: Input 1)  
Input 1  
Input 3  
TEL paging  
Press the ZONE 1 key to select the Input 1.  
Note that the ZONE 1 key functions as the selector key  
for "Input 1."  
Westminster  
chime  
Input 2  
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.  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
Step 3. Setting item programming  
Press the POWER switch.  
Zone 1  
(Input 1)  
Zone 5  
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 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
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Step 4. Group number setting (Example: Groups 1, 2, and 3)  
Group 1  
(Input 1)  
Group 5  
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.  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
4-2. Press the ZONE 1, ZONE 2, and ZONE 3 keys to select  
the Groups 1 through 3.  
Group 1  
(Input 1)  
Group 5  
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.)  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
Step 5. Programming of the group number setting  
Press the POWER switch.  
POWER  
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.  
Reset  
This completes the setting mode, returning the unit to  
broadcast standby mode.  
* See p. 55 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. 55 Indicator status.  
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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. 52 "Message 1 to group" setting example.)  
ZONE 1  
ZONE 3  
Reset  
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.  
Message 1  
Message 5  
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.)  
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
Operations of Steps 2 6 described hereafter are the same as those described in the previous section Control  
input/Telephone paging/Westminster chime-to-Group assignment. However, read 5 setting items of Inputs 1 –  
3, TEL paging, and Westminster chime as Messages 1 5.  
Group 1  
Group 5  
(Message 1)  
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 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ALL  
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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.  
3
Linkage bracket B  
RM-200M  
2
Extension cable  
RM-210  
Bottom side  
Step 4. Using 8 supplied screws ([ ] marking) and 2 pieces of Linkage Bracket A, fix both units securely.  
Linkage bracket A  
RM-210  
RM-200M  
Bottom side  
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.  
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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. 62. 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.  
Name label B  
(already prepared and cut out)  
Zone 1  
Zone 2  
Zone 3  
Zone 4  
Zone 5  
Remote  
microphone  
RM-200M  
Name label entry slit  
Name label A  
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[Pattern paper for hand writing]  
Name label A  
Name label B  
Cutting guideline  
Shown in actual size  
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[Dimensional diagram for printing devices]  
Name label A  
Name label B  
Cutting size: 30 x 108 mm  
Cutting size: 30 x 134 mm  
30  
30  
POWER  
FAULT  
ZONE 1  
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
EMERGENCY  
ACTIVATION  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
GROUP 1  
GROUP 2  
ALL-ZONE  
MESSAGE 1  
MESSAGE 2  
MESSAGE 3  
MESSAGE 4  
MESSAGE 5  
Names are assigned as an example.  
Unit: mm  
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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  
(*2) 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.  
[Usable CF Cards (their card adapter required)]  
Use the "SanDisk"* CompactFlash* (CF) card.  
Required card capacity (16 - 96 MB) depends on the recording time and sound quality. For reference, see  
the card capacity vs. recording time table on page 8 of the "EV-350R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS."  
Be sure to keep 10-second or longer unrecorded portion on the card because it is used for controlling the  
EV-200 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.  
* Trademark of SanDisk Corporation  
Caution  
When the EV-200 is mounted, never move the unit from one place to another with the Flash Card inserted  
because the EV-200 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  
VM unit's  
Message No.  
Message 1  
Message 2  
Message 3  
Message 4  
Message 5  
Message 6  
Message 7  
Message 8  
Program Playback  
Number  
of repeats interval  
Repeat  
Sentence No.  
(or Silent Section)  
Remarks  
No.  
method  
Continuous  
Program  
P001  
P002  
P003  
P004  
P005  
P006  
P007  
P008  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
A001, A002, M003, A003 Activation from  
A011, A012, M002, A013 Remote Microphone  
A021, A022, M002, A023 or Message  
A031  
A041  
Playback  
activation input  
(CONTROL I/O)  
Repeat  
5 times  
Endless  
––  
0 second A051, M001, A052, M002 Alert message  
0 second A061, M001, A062, M002 Evacuation message  
Playback  
Continuous  
Program  
Playback  
––  
A071  
Pre-recorded chime  
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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]  
Step No.  
001  
Program P001  
Activation  
1st sentence  
A001  
2nd sentence  
A002  
002  
003  
004  
Playback  
Silent interval 3 seconds  
M003  
3rd sentence  
A003  
Stop  
(2) Alert announcement message (Program No. 6)  
[Repeat playback method]  
Step No.  
001  
Program P006  
Activation  
Alert signal tone  
A051  
Silent interval 1 second  
M001  
002  
003  
004  
Playback  
Repeat interval: 0 second  
Alert message  
A052  
...  
(0, 10, 50 seconds,  
...  
1, 2, 99 minutes selectable)  
Silent interval 2 seconds  
M002  
Returns to  
step No. 001.  
Number of repeats: 5 times  
...  
(1, 2 128 times, Endless selectable)  
(3) Evacuation announcement message (Program No. 7)  
[Repeat playback method]  
Step No.  
001  
Program P007  
Activation  
Evacuation signal tone  
A061  
Silent interval 1 second  
M001  
002  
003  
004  
Playback  
Repeat interval: 0 second  
Evacuation message  
A062  
...  
(0, 10, 50 seconds,  
...  
1, 2, 99 minutes selectable)  
Silent interval 2 seconds  
M002  
Returns to  
step No. 001.  
Number of repeats: Endless  
...  
(1, 2 128 times, Endless selectable)  
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28. BLOCK DIAGRAM  
[VM-2120/-2240]  
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29. SPECIFICATIONS  
System Management Amplifier VM-2120/-2240  
Model No.  
VM-2120  
VM-2240  
Power Source  
AC: 120 V or 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
DC: 24 V DC/7.5 A (VM-2120), 15 A (VM-2240), M3.5 screw  
terminal, Barrier distance: 8 mm, Applicable cable gauge:  
AWG22 AWG14  
Power Consumption  
on AC Mains  
With no signal present  
37 W  
54 W  
Under normal operating conditions according to  
EN60065: 1998 sec. 4.2  
107 W  
With rated output signal  
201 W  
With no signal present  
255 W  
549 W  
1 A  
Current Consumption  
on 24 V DC Power Input  
0.7 A  
Under normal operating conditions according to  
EN60065: 1998 sec. 4.2  
2.1 A  
With rated output signal  
5.2 A  
5 A  
14 A  
Rated Output  
120 W  
240 W  
Output Voltage/Impedance  
100 V/83 (changeable to 70 100 V/42 (changeable to 70  
V/42 or 50 V/21 ) V/21 or 50 V/10 )  
50 16,000 Hz  
Frequency Response  
Distortion  
Under 1%  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Tone Control  
Over 60 dB  
Bass: 100 Hz 10 dB, Treble: 10 kHz 10 dB  
(Inputs 1 3 and BGM individually adjustable.)  
Remote Microphone  
/Expansion Amplifier Connection  
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, Usable cable: Category 5 Shielded  
Twisted-Pair straight cable (TIA/EIA-568A standard)  
60 dB*1 (MIC)/10 dB*1 (LINE) (changeable), 600 , electronically  
balanced*2, combined XLR connector (female)/phone jack (Only  
Input 1 is additionally equipped with DIN connector*3.)  
Push-in terminal block*6  
Audio  
Input  
Inputs 1 3  
Telephone Paging Input  
Voice sound: 10 dB*1, 10 k, electronically-balanced input with  
shield terminal*2  
Control:  
No-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 30 V  
DC, short-circuit current: under 0.1 A  
BGM 1 2  
20 dB*1, 10 k, RCA pin jack, monaural  
0 dB*1, 10 k, RCA pin jack  
100 V line, for All-Zone Broadcast (This input is selected when the  
"Unit's broadcast cutoff" control is activated.)  
Power Amplifier Input  
External Speaker Line  
Input  
To be continued  
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Model No.  
Audio  
Output  
VM-2120  
VM-2240  
Speaker Output  
Rated output (volume control in maximum position), Plug-in screw  
connector*7  
5-zone selector with attenuator (all zones simultaneously selectable)  
Direct output from the power amplifier output transformer  
(attenuator bypassed), Plug-in screw connector*7  
0 dB*1, 10 k, RCA pin jack  
0 dB*1, 10 k, RCA pin jack  
0 dB*1, 10 k, RCA pin jack  
Speaker Selector  
Direct Speaker Line  
Output  
Line Output  
Recording Output  
Preamplifier Output  
For controlling Inputs 1 3, Push-in terminal block  
No-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 3.3 V DC, short-  
circuit current: under 1 mA  
Control Inputs 1 3  
25-pin female D-sub connector  
Control Input and Output  
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*4  
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  
External Attenuator Control Output  
Surveillance Input and Output*5  
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/0.2 A, for supplying power to an optional Amplifier Control  
Unit RU-2001/-2002, push-in terminal block*6  
Built-in chime: 2-tone chime/2-tone chime (fast repeat)/4-tone  
chime (Up)/Single-tone chime/4-tone chime (Up &  
Down)/Gong/off  
Power Supply  
Chime Tone  
Voice Announcement Board sound source: Pre-recorded chime*4  
Operates as follows depending on heatsink temperature.  
Under 50°C: Stop  
Cooling Fan  
50 85°C: Low to High speed (variable)  
Over 85°C: High speed  
To be continued  
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Model No.  
Function  
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  
Operating Temperature  
Finish  
Panel: ABS resin  
Case: Steel plate, paint  
Dimensions  
Weight  
419 (w) x 143.3 (h) x 355.7 (d) mm  
12.5 kg  
14.5 kg  
*1 0 dB = 1 V  
*2 Can be transformer-balanced with the addition of an optional IT-450 input transformer.  
*3 For connection of the Paging Microphone PM-660D with a remote control switch  
*4 An optional EV-200 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-200 Board.  
*5 An optional SV-200M Surveillance Board is required.  
*6 Usable cable gauge: AWG26 AWG20  
*7 Usable cable gauge: AWG24 AWG12  
Specifications of the AWG cables  
AWG  
12  
14  
20  
22  
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 mm2  
2.082 mm2  
0.5189 mm2  
0.3243 mm2  
24  
26  
0.2047 mm2  
0.1281 mm2  
Note: The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.  
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Remote Microphone RM-200M  
Power Source  
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  
Current Consumption  
Distortion  
100 mA maximum  
Under 1%  
Frequency Response  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Audio Output  
100 20,000 Hz  
Over 60 dB  
0 dB*1, 600 , balanced  
Microphone  
Speaker Control  
Unidirectional electret condenser microphone  
Zones 1 5 or Zones 1 10 (2 stacked amplifiers connection*2),  
Groups 1 2, and All-Zone Broadcast  
Activation of Emergency Broadcast (pre-recorded announcement*2  
or live microphone announcement) by Emergency Switch  
Activation of 5 messages*2  
Up to 4  
RS-485 Control  
Microphone volume 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  
Category 5 STP cable, RJ45 connector  
800 m maximum in total  
Only a single unit can be power-supplied from VM-2120 or VM-  
2240 amplifier. Line resistance: Under 40 (one way)  
ABS resin  
Finish  
Dimensions  
Weight  
190 (w) x 76.5 (h) x 215 (d) mm (Gooseneck microphone excluded)  
750 g  
*1 0 dB = 1 V  
*2 An optional EV-200 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-200  
Board.  
*3 Suppliable AC adapters  
Part name  
AD-4800 (US)  
AD-4800 (ER)  
AD-4800 (BS)  
AD-4800 (AS)  
Part code  
Remarks  
120 V AC version  
100-07-290-70  
100-07-291-80  
100-07-292-10  
100-07-293-60  
230 V AC version  
Note: The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.  
Remote Microphone Extension RM-210  
Current Consumption  
Connection  
Function  
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  
Finish  
Dimensions  
Weight  
110 (w) x 76.5 (h) x 215 (d) mm  
350 g  
Note: The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.  
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Voice Announcement Board EV-200  
Power Source  
24 V DC, 0.1 A  
Power Consumption  
Output  
3 W  
0 dB*1  
Frequency Response  
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)  
SanDisk*2 CompactFlash*2 card is optionally required.*3  
Number of mountable card: 1  
Distortion  
Memory Card  
Playback Mode  
Single source playback  
No. of Playback Program  
Operating Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Dimensions  
8 programs  
0 50°C  
Less than 90% (must be free from dew condensation)  
120 (w) x 18.6 (h) x 121 (d) mm  
110 g  
Weight  
*1 0 dB = 1 V  
*2 Trademark of SanDisk Corporation.  
*3 Use the CompactFlash card adapter on the market for recording by the EV-350R.  
Note: The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.  
Accessories  
System Management amplifier VM-2120/-2240  
[120 V AC version]  
Miniature type fuse 6.3 A ............................................................. 1  
[230 V AC version]  
Miniature type time-lag fuse T3.15 A ........................................... 1  
Remote microphone RM-200M  
RJ45 connection cable (3 m) ...................................................... 1  
Remote microphone extension RM-210  
Extension cable ........................................................................... 1  
Linkage bracket A ........................................................................ 2  
Linkage bracket B ........................................................................ 1  
Screw for linkage bracket .......................................................... 12  
Voice announcement board EV-200  
Mounting screw ........................................................................... 2  
Optional products  
For both VM-2120 and VM-2240  
Rack mounting bracket MB-36  
Choke coil CT-200M  
Input transformer IT-450  
Voice Announcement Board EV-200  
Surveillance Board SV-200M  
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