Louroe AP-2TB User manual

The LOUROE AP-2TB is a two zone audio monitoring base station with a built-in microphone
and speaker. When connected with a remote Louroe Speaker/Microphone, it provides a
bi-directional (2-way) communication system. Audio can be monitored by pushing in the “Zone
Selector” switch. The unit contains an “Audio Out” and “Audio In” jack for connection to a
VCR/DVR for recording and playback. A 3.5mm headphone jack is provided for private
listening. The AP-2TB is compatible with Louroe Speaker/Microphone Models TLI series, TLM
series,TLO and TLSP.
AP-2 TB Audio Base Station
(can be used as a desktop
or wallmount)
AP 2TB 6/08
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
4 Conductor consisting of:
+
2 Conductor shielded, 20 gauge
with 22 gauge drain (microphone
connection)
+
2 Conductor unshielded, 18 gauge
(speaker connection)
All in the same jacket
West Penn 356 or equivalent
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LOUROE
LECTRONICS
6955 VALJEAN AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91406
PH: [phone] / FAX: [phone]
[email protected] / www.louroe.com
AP-2TB
AUDIO BASE STATION
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
FIG. 3 Rear of AP-2TB
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POWER24 Vdc
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VanNuys,CA91405
MadeInU.S.A.
®LISTED
Commercial
CCTV Equipment
82CK
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FIG. 2 Front of AP-2TB
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AP 2TB 6/08
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
[1] Zone Selector Switch Push either zone 1 or zone 2 to activate system. Zone Indicator LED[9] will
illuminate. Press switch again to de-activate system. Zone Indicator will
turn off.
[2] DVR/VCR Playback Switch Press switch for audio playback from a recorder. The Playback LED[10] is
illuminated. During this time, live communication (listen mode) is turned off.
Pressing switch again cancels playback mode and Playback LED[10] turns
off.
[3] Talkback Switch Press to activate talkback and talk to remote speaker/microphone. Audio
from remote microphone is muted when this switch is pressed. Hold down
switch until talkback operation is completed.
[4] Monitor Volume DOWN Control Switch Press to decrease the level of audio from the Monitor Speaker[13].
Continue to press and release until desired level of volume is attained.
Pressing and holding down will not change volume.
[5] Monitor Volume UP Control Switch Press to increase the level of audio from the Monitor Speaker[13] Continue
to press and release until desired level of volume is attained. Pressing and
holding down will not change volume.
[6] Talkback Volume DOWN Control Switch Press to decrease the loudness of audio at the remote
speaker/microphone. Continue pressing switch until desired level of audio
is attained. Pressing and holding down will not change volume.
[7] Talkback Volume UP Control Switch Press to increase the loudness of audio at the remote speaker/microphone.
Continue pressing switch until desired level of volume is attained. Pressing
and holding down will not change volume.
[8] HeadphoneJack Used for private listening. Any 3.5mm stereo headphone with 8Wto 600W
impedance may be used. Mutes speaker output when in use.
[9] Zone Indicator LED Illuminates when a zone is activated. Audio from microphone is present at
the Monitor Speaker[13].
[10] Playback Indicator LED Illuminates when in playback mode. Remains lighted until the Playback
Switch[2] is pressed again.
[11] Talkback MIC Built-in microphone for talkback.
[12] Power Indicator LED Indicates power is present at the unit.
[13] Monitor Speaker Speaker output. Muted when a headphone is connected to the Headphone
Jack[8].
[14] MIC 6-Pin Terminal Block Connects to speaker/microphone at remote location.
[15] Audio-In Jack Receives audio from an external source (recorded playback from a VCR or
DVR).
[16] Audio-OUT Jack Provides audio to an external receiver (DVR, VCR, etc.)
[17] Power Switch Provides power to the unit.
[18] DC-IN Jack Accepts 24 Vdc from external power supply (AC Adapater included).
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AP 2TB 6/08
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The AP-2TB has two 6-pin terminal blocks located on the back panel and marked A, B, C, SP, G and P. Connect
recommended cable as follows below: also refer to diagram on page 5, fig. 4
CONNECTION FROM AP-2TB TO REMOTE SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
Most Louroe remote speaker/microphones contain a 5-pin terminal block marked A, B, C, SP and G
Bring other end of recommended cable to speaker/microphone and connect:
Red wire to terminal A of speaker/microphone
Black wire to terminal B of speaker/microphone
Bare wire to terminal C of speaker/microphone
Green wire to terminal SP of speaker/microphone
White wire to terminal G of speaker/microphone
Microphone
Portion
Speaker
Portion
Terminal Block Pin
A
B
C
SP
G
P
Wire Color
Red
Black
Bare
Green
White
Function
12Vdc
Audio Output
Ground
Speaker Positive
Speaker Negative
Used only when paralleling to a second AP-2TB
(see diagram, page 5)
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NOTE: Speaker connections for Louroe Model TLM-WS, TLM-WF,
TLSP-WF and TLSP-WS are two wires (green and white)
attached to the 70V transformer. Connect these two wires
to the Green and White wire of recommended cable,
using wire nuts.
Connecting AP-2TB to a recording device (DVR, VCR, etc). AP-2TB contains two RCA jacks, Audio-Out [16] and Audio-In
[15]. Using an RCA cable (not supplied)
a. Connect Audio Out[16] of AP-2TB to Audio-In of recorder.
b. Connect Audio Out of recorder to Audio-In[15] of AP-2TB (for playback)
Should DVR contain a 3.5mm stereo audio input and output, use an RCA to 3.5mm stereo adapter for connection adapter
(not supplied)
NOTE: For connecting both zone 1 and zone 2 to a DVR with multiple audio inputs or
to two VCR’s, refer to instructions on page 6.
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
4 Conductor consisting of:
+
2 Conductor shielded, 20 gauge
with 22 gauge drain (microphone
connection)
+
2 Conductor unshielded, 18 gauge
(speaker connection)
All in the same jacket
West Penn 356 or equivalent
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AP 2TB 6/08
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INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
BETWEEN AP-2TB AND A LOUROE REMOTE SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
ALL LOUROE SPEAKER/MICROPHONES (TLI, TLM, TLO, TLSP) ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE AP-2TB
ABCSPGPABCSPGP
ZONE1ZONE2
POWER24 Vdc
INOUT
AUDIO
LOUROEELECTRONICS
VanNuys,CA 91405
MadeInU.S.A.
®LISTED
Commercial
CCTVEquipment
82CK
RED (A)
BLACK (B)
WHITE (SP)
24 Vdc
POWER
SUPPLY
FIG. 4 Interconnection diagram
GREEN (SP)
BARE (C) MODEL AP-2TB
AUDIO BASE STATION
REAR OF DVR/VCR
BARE (C)
RED (A)
BLACK (B) GREEN (SP)
WHITE (G)
Connects to Louroe
Speaker/Microphone Models
TLM,TLI, TLO, TLSP
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
4 Conductor consisting of:
+
2 Conductor shielded, 20 gauge
with 22 gauge drain (microphone
connection)
+
2 Conductor unshielded, 18 gauge
(speaker connection)
All in the same jacket
West Penn 356 or equivalent
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AP 2TB 6/08
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PARALLELING TWO AUDIO BASE STATIONS
FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING AUDIO MONITORING AND TALKBACK FROM
A SECOND LOCATION, USE THE WIRING PROCEDURE SHOWN BELOW
EXAMPLE SHOWS MODEL AP-1TB
(THE SAME PROCEDURE APPLIES TO THE AP-2TB)
Parallel each pin of terminal block from
AP-1TB #1 (pins B, C, SP, G and P) to
terminal block of AP-1TB #2.
NOTE: Pin “A” is not used when paralleling
The same procedure would apply if
paralleling to a 3rd AP-1TB
REAR OF DVR/VCR
ABCSPGP
ZONE1
POWER24Vdc
IN OUT
AUDIO
LOUROEELECTRONICS
VanNuys,CA 91405
MadeInU.S.A.
®LISTED
Commercial
CCTVEquipment
82CK
RED (A)
BLACK (B)
24 Vdc
POWER
SUPPLY
ABCSPGP
ZONE1
POWER24Vdc
INOUT
AUDIO
LOUROEELECTRONICS
VanNuys, CA 91405
Made InU.S.A.
®LISTED
Commercial
CCTVEquipment
82CK
GREEN (SP)
RED (P)
BLACK (B)
WHITE (G)
GREEN (SP)
WHITE (G)
BARE (C)
BARE (C) RED (P)
MODEL AP-1TB
BASE STATION #1
MASTER UNIT
MODEL AP-1TB
BASE STATION #2
SLAVE UNIT
24 Vdc
POWER
SUPPLY
BARE (C)
RED (A)
BLACK (B) GREEN (SP)
WHITE (G)
Connects to Louroe
Speaker/Microphone Models
TLM,TLI, TLO, TLSP
NOTE:
The AP-1TB that speaker/microphone is
connected to is base station #1 and is the
master unit.
Base Station #2 is the slave unit.
Power must always be on at unit #1 for
unit #2 to function
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
4 Conductor consisting of:
+
2 Conductor shielded, 20 gauge
with 22 gauge drain (microphone
connection)
+
2 Conductor unshielded, 18 gauge
(speaker connection)
All in the same jacket
West Penn 356 or equivalent
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AP 2TB 6/08
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Audio frequency response 100 Hz to 10kHz
Audio input impedance 10k
Power input 24 Vdc, 1A or 24 Vdc, 1.5A
Dimensions 8"W "D "x 10 ⅜x 2 ⅜H
Weight, net 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Headphone impedance 8 to 600
Monitor power output 1W @ 8
Talkback power output(max) 5W into 70V line
Audio output impedance 600
SPECIFICATIONS (AP-2TB)
Input Sensitivity
(from remote mic)
0.78Vrms
Input sensitivity
(talk-back microphone)
-55 dB
OPERATION AND TEST
1) First plug DC output of AC Adapter to DC-IN Jack [18], then plug AC Adapter to 120 Vac supply.
2) Turn power to the unit by pushing Power Switch[17] located at the back of the unit to ON position. The Power Indicator
LED[12] will light.
3) Push the Zone Selector Switch (zone 1 or 2) [1]. Zone Indicator LED[9] will light. Audio should be present at the Monitor
Speaker [13]. Adjust volume of audio by pressing the Monitor Volume UP Control Switch[5] to increase the level, or the
Monitor Volume DOWN Control Switch[4] to decrease the level. Press and release switch. Do not hold down as the
level will not change. The unit can monitor two zones at the same time. Press Zone Selector Switch[1] for zone 1. Zone
Indicator LED[9] for zone 1 is lighted and audio on zone 1 is activated. Press and hold for 3 seconds Zone Selector
Switch[1] for zone 2. The Zone Indicator LED[9] for zone 2 is will light. Audio from both zones can now be heard at the
Monitor Speaker[13]. Talkback is also activated for both zones. Pressing either of the two or both Zone Selector
Switch[1] will de-activate the zone.
4) Press and hold Talkback Switch [3] and speak into Talkback MIC[11]. Press Talkback Volume UP Control Switch[7] to
increase the level of talkback. Press Talkback Volume DOWN Control Switch[6] to decrease the level of talkback.
Another person is needed to listen to the volume and clarity of talkback at the remote location. Press and release switch.
Do not hold down as the level will not change.
5) When a recording device is connected to the unit, press record and record live audio into the DVR/VCR. Press
DVR/VCR Playback Switch [2] for playback. Playback Indicator LED[10] will illuminate. Playback audio will be
transmitted through the Monitor Speaker [13].
CONNECTING BOTH ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2 TO A RECORDING DEVICE (DVR, VCR, etc.)
Model AP-2TB is a two zone audio base station with one RCA type audio output. Space confinements prevent a second
RCA output. However, zone 2 of AP-2TB can be recorded by using the microphone terminal block on the rear panel. A
DVR with at least two audio inputs or two VCR’s are required.
A. CONNECTING ZONE 1 TO A RECORDING DEVICE
1) Refer to step 5 of operation and test above
B. CONNECTING ZONE 2 TO A RECORDING DEVICE
1) Using a standard RCA connector cable, cut the RCA plug off of one end and separate the two wires inside the jacket
cover. One wire has a vinyl jacket, the other is stranded copper.
2) Carefully strip ¼” of jacket and insert into terminal B of zone 2 terminal block and tighten
3) Insert stranded copper wire into terminal C and tighten
4) Take other end of RCA cable and connect to Audio-In of recording device.
5) For playback, connect Audio-Out of recording device to the Audio-In jack on back panel of AP-2TB.
WALL MOUNTING AP-2TB AUDIO BASE STATION
Bottom of chassis contains four teardrop cut-outs for wall mounting or to a flat surface, use #8 type screws (not supplied)
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AP 2TB 6/08
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Website: www.louroe.com Email: [email protected]
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
When this equipment is used as part of an
audio monitoring system, the law requires
that the public be given notice of AUDIO
MONITORING ON THE PREMISES. A
decal notice is included with each
microphone shipped.
Federal Law References:
Federal Regulations, US Code, Title 18.
Crime and Criminal Procedure, Sec 2510.
AUDIO
MONITORING
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WARRANTY
LOUROE ELECTRONICS warrants that at the time of shipment products manufactured by LOUROE ELECTRONICS to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
Should a defect appear within one year (12 months) from date of shipment, LOUROE ELECTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the defective equipment.
This equipment shall not be accepted for repair or return without prior notification by LOUROE ELECTRONICS.
This warranty does not extend to any Louroe product that has been subjected to improper or incorrect installation, misuse, accident, or in violation of installation
instructions provided by LOUROE ELECTRONICS.
Returned shipments to LOUROE ELECTRONICS shall be at customer’s expense. LOUROE ELECTRONICS will return the equipment prepaid via best way.
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