Inter-m PV-6232 User manual

MADE IN KOREA
January 2012 130087
Inter-M, Ltd. (Korea) began operations in 1983.
Since then, Inter-M has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers
of professional audio and commercial sound electronics equipment in the world.
Inter-M has gained worldwide recognition for its own branded products,
as well as private label manufacturing of electronics sold under other names (OEM).
The company is no longer just a Korean company, but rather a global company
that is truly international in scope, with factories and offices in Korea and China,
and sales and marketing operations located in Japan, Europe, and the U.S.A.
With more than 850 employees around the globe,
Inter-M is well-poised for further growth and expansion.
Inter-M Americas, Inc.
13875 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703 USA
TEL : [phone], FAX : [phone]
Home Page : http://www.inter-m.net, E-mail : [email protected]
Inter-M Corporation
Seoul OFFICE:653-5 BANGHAK-DONG, DOBONG-KU, SEOUL, KOREA
TEL : [phone]~8, FAX : [phone]
Home Page : http://www.inter-m.com, E-mail : [email protected]

Operation Manual
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* Rack mount products in the Western Hemisphere(North America, South America, and the Caribbean)
do not have handles installed due to customer preference.

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Welcome
Welcome
A personal welcome to you from the management and employees of Inter-M
All of the co-workers here at Inter-M are dedicated to providing excellent products with inherently good value,
and we are delighted you have purchased one of our products.
We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete
satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.
Welcome to Inter-M, and thank you for becoming part of our worldwide extended family!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
*WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING-WATER AND MOISTURE: Unit should not be used near water(e.g.
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so than objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
*CLASS 2 WIRING (Adjacent to speaker terminal): The speaker output of this apparatus can exceed 10 Watts and could be a shock injury.
Connection to speakers should be performed by a skilled person.
*Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
*This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
*This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
*
It has heed to be easy to disconnect the device. To disconnect the device from power, separate AC input cable from inlet or unplug the AC Cord.
CAUTION
*These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so."
NOTE
*This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operation and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
Caution: To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with
an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Attentions: Pour prévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette
fiche polarisée avec un prolongateur, une prise de courant
on une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent
étre insérées à fond sans en laisser aucune partie à
découvert.

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Contents
Contents
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................2
Installation
Environment....................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................2
Features............................................................................................................................................3
Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................6
Operation ........................................................................................................................................7
Applications ....................................................................................................................................9
PC and RS-232C Connection......................................................................................................10
Block Diagram ..............................................................................................................................11
Specifications ................................................................................................................................12
Service
Procedures....................................................................................................................................14
Schematic.....................................................................................................................................14
Parts List .......................................................................................................................................14
Variations and Options ...............................................................................................................14
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................14

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Unpacking
Although your PV-6232 is neither complicated nor difficult to operate, we recommend you take a few minutes to
read this brief manual and familiarize yourself with the important information regarding product features, setup
and operation.
As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event
the product must be returned for servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.
Installation
Installation
Environment
Never place this product in an environment which could alter its performance or reduce its service life. Such
environments usually include high levels of heat, dust, moisture, and vibration.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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FeaturesFeatures
Features
- REPRODUCTION METHOD AND SOUND QUALITY
Can reproduce and record high sound quality of sound source by using 256kbps transmission rate on MP3 method.
- STORAGE CAPACITY
PV-6232 can record sound for a long time by adopting the built-in flash memory up to 1Gbyte.
(100Mbyte or so is capacity required for operating the system. Total file capacity for downloading from a
PC or recording should not exceed 900Mbyte when using.)
Scalability of saving capacity is excellent with outside USB memory interface.
- INTERFACE FUNCTION WITH A PC USING THE USB TERMINAL
This product can perform interface with a PC through USB communication and it is easy to upload and
download MP3 files from a PC.
- DISPLAY FUNCTION
Various functions can be indicated by adopting vacuum fluorescent display.
- ENTRY FUNCTION
It is convenient to record since there is an entry terminal of CD, AUX, MIC on the front and rear side.
- AUTO PLAY FUNCTION
When AC or DC power is supplied, the EMORG.mp3 file in the IMSND folder is played automatically.

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Front Panel
Front Panel
1. USB PORT
This is a terminal used for uploading or downloading MP3 files from a PC by connecting an USB cable, or
operating this unit with USB memory mounted.
In connection with a PC with an USB cable, no function buttons operate, to play stored files, remove the
cable connected to a PC.
NOTE : For mounting the USB memory, function buttons operate for USB memory and it cannot play files
contained in the built-in memory. To play files stored in the built-in memory, remove the USB
memory.
2.
I I (SKIP DOWN/UP) BUTTON
This is a button to select previous or next file during play.
3.
II (PLAY/PAUSE) BUTTON
Pressing this button one time will play the voice or music. Pressing this button a second time will PAUSE the unit.
4. (STOP) BUTTON
Pressing this button will stop playing or recording.
5. REC/PAUSE BUTTON
This is used for recording or pause.
6. REPEAT BUTTON
This button is used when repeatedly playing a file.
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7. DELETE BUTTON
This button is to delete files stored in memory.
Press the DELETE button and then select a file to delete with the
I I button. If pressing the ENTER
button, the relevant files are deleted.
8. ENTER BUTTON
This button is used in conjunction with the DELETE button to remove files from memory.
9. DUAL FUNCTION LEVEL INDICATOR
While recording, the meter shows the Input signal level. During playback the meter shows the output signal level.
10. INPUT LEVEL VOLUME
The position of this control knob determines the strength of the input signal while recording (amplitude is
shown on the LED level indicator). Turning the knob clockwise will increase the level, turning it counter-
clockwise will decrease the level.
11. STATUS DISPLAY
This window displays various operation information of this unit.
12. HEADPHONE OUTPUT JACK
Headphones can be connected to this jack to monitor the sound during record or playback modes.
13. MIC INPUT JACK
The input accepts a 1/4 balanced (or unbalanced) microphone (for recording a voice message).

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Rear Panel
Rear Panel
1. AC CONNECTOR AND FUSE HOLDER
Connect the supplied standard AC input cable to this input. The fuse holder below the input contains the AC
overload protection fuse. If the fuse has blown out, replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating. If the
fuse continues to blow, refer servicing to a qualified service technician.
2. DC INPUT TERMINALS
This is a DC +24V power input terminal to operate this unit by connecting with DC power. Make sure to
check voltage and (+), (-) polarity before connection.
3. SERIAL PORT (to PW-6242A)
This is a terminal to connect with our product PW-6242A and can control this unit according to schedule
memorized in PW-6242A.
The maximum cable length of RS-232C is 15m (50 feet).
4. CD INPUT JACK
This input accepts a CD player (or other unbalanced line-level source) for the purpose of recording (storing)
an audio signal.
5. AUX INPUT JACK
This input accepts a cassette deck (or other unbalanced line-level source) for the purpose of recording
(storing) an audio signal.
6. OUTPUT (BALANCED)
This output connects to a paging system (or sound system) that will broadcast the selected audio program signal(s).
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Operation
Operation
1. Play / Pause
This function to play or pause files stored in memory.
1) Press the PLAY button ( II ) after selecting file number with the ( II) button to play files.
2) PLAY or NEXT button is played if pressing the ( II) button during play.
3) Press the ( II ) button once during play to pause, and press the button once more to stop.
4) Press the ( STOP) button to stop.
2. Recording
Function to record sound source from CD, Deck and tuner, etc.
1) If pressing the REC/PAUSE button, “RECORD WAITING” is displayed in the display window and a
REC/PAUSE button LED flashes to nodify it is ready to record.
2) If ready for recording is completed, “RECORD PAUSE” is displayed in the display window.
3) If pressing the REC/PAUSE button again, recording time is displayed in the display window while starting
to record.
4) If pressing the REC/PAUSE button to pause during record, “RECORD PAUSE” is displayed in the display
window.
5) If pressing the REC/PAUSE button once again, Recording continues to proceed. If using this method, you
can make a sound source file by recording the desiring portion.
6) Pressing the ( STOP) button will terminate recording.
7) If pressing the PLAY (
II ) button after termination, recording is played from the part last recorded.
3. Delete
This is a function to delete files saved in memory.
1) To delete, press the DELETE button and select a file with the ( II) button and then press the ENTER
button in order to delete.
2) To cancel DELETE, press the ( STOP) button.
3) If all music saved in memory are deleted, “NO FILE” is displayed in the display window.
4. Repeat
This function allows you to repeatedly play files during play.
1) REPEAT OFF
The unit stops after playing a file if playing the file with “REPEAT” turned off.
2) REPEAT
“REPEAT” is displayed on the display window and a file during play is loaped repeatedly if pressing the
REPEAT button once.
3) REPEAT ALL
“REPEAT ALL” is displayed on the display window and all files during play are repeated if pressing the
REPEAT button twice.
5. Upload / Download (MP3 File)
This is interface function to connect a PC with this unit, to upload or download MP3 files from a PC.
1) If connecting a PC with the USB port on the front of this unit using USB cables, a PC automatically
recognizes it (WINDOWS 2000, WINDOWS XP).
“USB DEVICE” is displayed in the display window of this unit in this time and a mobile disc driver appears.
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2) You can upload, download or delete MP3 files by double-clicking a movable disc.
NOTE : 1) If OS is based on WINDOWS 98, you must install a separate USB driver.
For the relevant USB driver and installation manual, you can download them from our homepage
(www.inter-m.com).
4 folders are automatically created in the “INTER-M” folder of the inner memory when
recording, and this folder is the part used by operation program. To use a folder in this
product, do not use a “INTER-M” folder not create a separate and different folder to use.
To remove the cable connected to a PC and this unit, first stop a “Large capacity USB storage”
using “SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE” program from a PC, and remove the cable after
checking message for safely removing hardware. If failing to use such procedure, working data
and product may be damaged.
6. AUTO PLAY
When AC or DC power is supplied, the EMORG.mp3 file in the IMSND folder is played automatically.
1) Press the REPEAT button long (3 sec), you can see the setting in the display.
2) Press SKIP UP and it is turned on and Press SKIP DOWN and it is turned off.
3) After select ON or OFF, press ENTER then the setting is saved. (Initial setting is OFF)
4) If the Setting is ON, then you can see AUTO on upper of the display.
5) After connecting USB port to PC, save the file (MP3) which you want to auto-play in the IMSND folder with
named "EMORG.mp3".
NOTE : If the file name and the folder are not consisted correctly, then the file is not played.
Below folder is created automatically in Recording, if there is not, please make
the folder same as below.
7. BAUD RATE SETTING
Correct Baud Rate should be set to connect PW-642/9642/6242a or PW-9242N/ER-6116.
If the setting is not correct, you can't control SCHEDULE.
1) Press STOP button long, you can see the current Baud Rate on the display.
2) Select the Baud Rate as below to match the model with I (SKIP UP) or I (SKIP DOWN) button.
Initial setting is 19200bps.
3) After selection, press ENTER, then the setting is saved. On setting, press DELETE, then setting is canceled.
MODEL BUTTON BAUD RATE
PW-642/9642/6242A I 19200bps
PW-9242N/ER-6116 I 9600bps

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Applications
Applications
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REMOTE OUTPUT RC-232C
PV-6232
PC-6335
CD-6110
PA-6312
PA-6324
PD-6359
PW-6242A
The shape of outlets can be different according to each country.

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PC and RS-232C Connection
PC and RS-232C Connection
REMOTE OUTPUT RC-232C
PW-6242A
PV-6232
PV-6232(Female) PW-6242A(Female)
PV-6232 PW-6242A

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Block Diagram
Block Diagram

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Communication Method RS-232C
Rated Output (1kHz) 0dB/2kΩ
Frequency Response AUX IN 80Hz ~ 15kHz
CD IN 80Hz ~ 15kHz
(Output at Rated ±3dB )
MIC IN 150Hz ~ 10kHz
I nput Sensitivity MIC IN -50dB/47kΩ(BAL)
AUX IN -10dB/47kΩ(UNBAL)
/Impedance CD IN 0dB/47kΩ(UNBAL, L+R)
Residual Noise (20kHz LPF) -80dB/2kΩ
Head Phone Output(1kHz) -10dB/47kΩ
Operation Temperature -10°C ~ +40°C / 14°F ~ 104°F
Power Source 100–120VAC or 220–240VAC; 50/60Hz
(Supplied AC mains transformer depends on country requirements)
Power Consumption 10W
Weight (SET) 4.3kg/9.5lbs
Dimensions (SET) 482(W)x88(H)x280(D)mm/19(W)x3.5(H)x11(D)in
* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Specifications
Specifications

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DIMENSIONS
440
482
280
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Service
Service
Procedures
Take steps to insure the problem is not related to operator error or other products within the system. Information
provided in the troubleshooting portion of this manual may help with this process. Once it is certain that the
problem is related to the product contact your warranty provider as described in the warranty section of this
manual.
Schematic
A Schematic is available by contacting your warranty provider.
Parts List
A Parts List is available by contacting your warranty provider.
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty terms and conditions vary by country and may not be the same for all products. Terms and conditions
of warranty for a given product may be determined first by locating the appropriate country which the product
was purchased in, then by locating the product type.
To obtain specific warranty information and available service locations contact Inter-M directly or the
authorized Inter-M Distributor for your specific country or region.
Variations and Options
Variations and Options
Variations
Variations of this product exist to reflect the variations in AC power requirements throughout the world. Product
supplied through local sources are compatible with local AC power requirements.
Options
No optional items are available for this product.

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