Toa A-9060DH User manual

Everything You
(Really) Wanted to Know
About the 9000 Series
A User’s Guide
Rev 1.1
February, 2008

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How To Use This Guide
First, congratulations on your choice of the TOA 9000 Series of Modular Mixer /
Amplifiers. The 9000 Series is one of the most versatile and cost-effective audio products
available, designed to function in a myriad of mixing, paging and room-combining
applications. However, as with many DSP-based products on the market today, the 9000
Series does have a reasonable learning curve. This guide is not a substitute for operations
manuals, but should be used in conjunction with them. It is being presented as a means of
illuminating systems designers and installers, as well as end-users with a better
understanding of how to make the most of the 9000 Series’ potential. In short, it is designed
to be your 9000 Series “survival kit”. This will be a simple, concise guide on to how to
configure, program and operate your 9000 Series unit. If you’re reading this, perhaps it
means you’ve tried sifting through chapters in the manual, spent countless hours staring at
the front panel (or GUI) display and now you’re engaged in pulling out hair follicles. You’re
probably just looking for some real-world answers to your questions. In this guide we will
explore (and answer) those questions together.
The Table of Contents is set up to easily find information about the 9000 by topic and by
related questions.
Occasionally, there will be footnotes or vital information denoted by:
*
or by
L
Please pay special attention to these, as they are meant to save you from confusion and
unnecessary aggravation.
This guide is also intended to be a “living” document. As questions and challenges arise from
installers and users alike, we will amend this guide to reflect them.
Lastly, there are links to various other resources at the end, which if used in conjunction with
this guide, should make working with 9000 Series more productive.
Well, let’s go to it!

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Table of Contents
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1. Hardware Configuration (modules, accessories and more ...)
a. What comes supplied with my 9000 Series unit?……………………............
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b. What state is the 9000 when first powered on?………………….…………..
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c. What function does each module perform?.................................................
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d. What modules go where?............................................................................
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e. What DSP functions are available in each module?....................................
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f. When do I use this module?........................................................................
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g. What if I need more inputs or outputs?........................................................
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2. Gettin
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Around the Front Panel Controls
a. What do these buttons do?…………………………………………………..…
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b. What do these indications on the display mean?........................................
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c. How do I edit from the front panel?
i. In Mixer mode?............................................................................
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ii. In Matrix Mode?...........................................................................
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d. How do I program Events from the front panel………………………………
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3. Operation Modes (Read This - Really!)
a. What are the two different modes best used for?........................................
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b. How does operation of these two modes differ?..........................................
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c. How do I change the operating modes………………………………………
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d. How do I save a Configuration to my PC?...................................................
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4. Programming From the GUI
a. Mainframe Configuration Settings Page………………………………………
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b. I/O Module Settings Page (MIXER Mode)………………………………..…
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c. Scene Settings Page (MIXER Mode)…………………………………..………
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d. Paging Settings (MIXER Mode)………………………………………....……
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e. Output Assignment Settings (MIXER Mode)……………………………..…
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f. I/O Module Settings Page (MATRIX Mode)…………………………...………
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g. Event Settings Page (MATRIX Mode).........................................................
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h. Volume Settings Page.................................................................................
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i. EQ Settings Page……………………………………….…………………….….
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. Compressor Settings Page..........................................................................
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k. Remote Settings Page……………………………………………..………….…
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l. Control In Settings Page ……………………………………...………………
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m. Control Out Settings Page…………………………………….…………….…
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5. Programming In Excel
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6. Communicatin
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With Your PC
a. How do I connect a 9000 Series unit to a PC?............................................
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b. How do I Upload/Download Configuration presets?....................................
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c. What to do if I’ve forgotten my security password?.....................................
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d. How do I update the firmware on the 9000 unit?.........................................
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Subject Page
h. What are the PRE OUT & AMP IN connections used for?...........................

7. Controllin
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the 9000 Series
a. How do I control the 9000 Series from the front panel?..............................
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b. How do I control the 9000 Series using Remote Control inputs?................
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c. How do I control the 9000 Series using Serial Control?..............................
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d. How do I control the 9000 Series using Contact Closures?........................
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e. Can I emulate contact closures using a PC?............................................... 41
f. How do I set up a ZM control to be used as a BGM Source selector?
(MATRIX Mode)……………………………………………………………………..……
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8. Paging with the ZP-001T
a. How do I perform paging using the ZP-001T in Matrix (Normal) Mode?.....
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b. How do I perform paging using the ZP-001T in Mixer Mode?.....................
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9. Ambient Noise Control with the AN-001T
a. How does the AN-001T work to compensate for ambient noise?................
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b. What settings should I use for the AN-001T?..............................................46
10. NOM function (Mixer Mode)
a. How do I program the 9000 for Auto-Mixing?..............................................
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11. Matrix Sub-Modes
a. What are the Matrix Sub-Modes used for?.................................................. 48
12. Miscellaneous Stuff
a. How do I trouble shoot the 9000 Series?.....................................................51
b. What Happens If I unplug the power cord or power is lost?........................ 51
c. What do the error messages mean?............................................................52
d. Where can I find additional 9000 support resources?................................. 53
13. Glossar
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of Terms
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Subject Page
NOM Table
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1. Hardware Configuration
Out of the Box:
a. What Comes Supplied With My 9000 Series Unit?
Generally, ALL 9000 Series mixers are packaged with the following accessories:
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•IEC Power cord
•Removable control block connector (for Volume 1-2 & control In/Out 1-4)…
•Rack-mount ears (Yey!)
•Blank panels for all module slots except for module slot #1.
•Quick Start Guide for MIXER & MATRIX modes
•CD-ROM containing operations manuals (pdf) for Mixer & Matrix modes, plus
GUI & Excel programming software and Maintenance PC application.
•5 Year Warranty
•There are additional phoenix connectors provided as well. However, these may
vary slightly by model:
oM9000: (2) 3-conductor Phoenix connectors (for
Channels 1 & 2 balanced line
outputs)………………………………………....................
oA-9060DH, 9120DH & 9120DL: (1) four-conductor
phoenix connector (for Channels 1 & 2 speaker
outputs)……………………………………………………..
oA-9060S, 9120S & 9240S:
(1) Balanced Phoenix connector (Channel 2 line
output)………………………………………………………
(1) Two-wire phoenix connector (Channel 1 Speaker
output)……………………………………………………………..
b. What State is the 9000 Series in when it is first Powered On?
•Currently, the 9000 Series in all its forms comes out of the box set to MIXER
Mode. However, when first powered on, all inputs feed all outputs (how many
depending on which modules are installed). This enables you to test the audio
through-put (all sources and all zones) without the need for programming. Once
audio has been verified, you can proceed to program the unit for your particular
needs. Note: When starting the unit in MATRIX mode, this also occurs,
BUT-be aware-this is a one time only offer-ONCE YOU’VE ENTERED THE
MENU OR BEGIN TO CHANGE ANY PARAMETER, THE UNIT GOES TO
MATRIX MODE AND AUDIO ROUTING DISENGAGES (until you program the
signal routing events into it).

c. What function does each module perform?
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D-001T Dual Mic/Line Input Module with DSP
•Two Balanced Mic / Line Inputs
•Digital Signal Processing:10-Band Parametric EQ , Bass / Treble,
Loudness, High and Low Pass Filters, Compressor, Adjustable
Sensitivity (mic/line) Phantom Power (24 VDC)
•Removable Terminal Block
•Required for VOX (Voice-Operated Switch) function and input
signal level metering
D-001R Dual Line Input Module with DSP
•Two Unbalanced Line Inputs
•Digital Signal Processing:10-Band Parametric EQ , Bass / Treble,
Loudness, High and Low Pass Filters, Compressor, Adjustable
Sensitivity
•Dual summing RCA connectors
•Required for VOX (Voice-Operated Switch) function and input
signal level metering
AN-001T Ambient Noise Control Module
•Automatically adjusts output gain to compensate for changes in
ambient noise level
•Each input can be assigned to control a specific output
•Two inputs with +24VDC phantom power for condenser mics
•14 preset gain ratios
•Accessory sensing microphone available, model AN-9001
ZP-001T Telephone Paging Module
•Telephone Access Paging to up to eight zones
•Uses DTMF dialing to access amplifier and/or line outputs
•Dial up to eight output zones in one operation
•Analog extension or page port compatible
•Page port operation requires contact closure activation and DTMF
signal pass-through
•RJ-11 Telephone Jack and Removable Terminal Blocks
T-001T Dual Line Output Module
•Two Balanced Line Outputs
•Digital Signal Processing:10-Band Parametric EQ, Bass / Treble,
Loudness, High and Low Pass Filters, Compressor, TOA speaker
EQ presets, Delay (Mixer mode only)
•Removable Terminal Block
•Output signal metering

C-001T Input/Output Control Module
•Eight assignable control inputs for activating Event/Scene,
Volume Up/Down (Input or Output), Mute (Input or Output), Power
On/Off, Emergency Mute or Synch On/Off
•Eight assignable control outputs for activating external devices
•Adds control Inputs/Outputs #5 through #12
•Removable Terminal Block
900 Series Modules
•NOTE:
•Various Input, Output and special function modules designed for
the BGM, 700 & 900 Series will also work with the 9000 Series.
However, the operation of many of these modules may be limited
as follows:
•Input & Output modules do NOT provide the DSP features, VOX,
metering capability and are not in a two-channel configuration as
are the 9000 modules. They will provide audio and those that
have local remote and/or mute-send/receive functions will operate
in that way. Except for volume no settings from these modules
can be programmed using the 9000’s software or front panel
controls.
•Speaker EQ & Compressor modules may work in any
designated output slot, but will receive DC power only and will not
route any audio internally. A signal may be patched through these
modules via the Pre Out/Amp In loop (powered 9000 models), or
directly from a line out and through to an external power amp
input.
•Special function modules, such as tone generators, message
repeaters, etc…, will output audio to the mixer and will have level
adjustment and may be routed to any desired outputs. *Please
refer to the 900 Series Module Guide for more details.
Other Accessories:
AN-9001 Ambient Noise Sensing Microphone
•Up to 2 may be used with each AN-001T module
•Omni-directional condenser type mic element
•24VDC phantom power operation (provided by AN-001T)
•Single-gang box for easy mounting
•Removable 3-wire phoenix connector
•Low-profile, easily removable cover plate
•Each of up to (4) AN-9001s may be assigned to sense/control a
separate zone or several may be assigned to control a single
zone.
SS-9001 Speaker Selector
•Switch up to four speaker lines on one amplifier output
•Two amplifier inputs for Paging/BGM applications
•Triggered by ZP-001T module control outputs
•Wall-mountable case
•Requires optional 24VDC power supply, model AD-246
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d. Which Modules Go Where?
C-001T 900 T-001T 900 ZP-001T AN-001T D-001R D-001T
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8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
First open Slot after ALL others:
•C-001T
•Max of X
Slot 8: C-001T only
Slots 5-7:
•T-001T (ALWAYS starting from Slot # 5)
•Max of Z
•900 Series (After 9000 Series)
•Up to
[(output & special modules only)
Slots 1-4:
•D-001T
•Max of
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•D-001R
•Max of
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•AN-001T
•Max of
Y
•ZP-001T (after D / R / AN)
•Max of
X
•900 Series (after 9000 Series)
•Up to [(Input & special modules only) L
•Either D or AN modules may be ordered in
any way starting from Slot 1-up to four total

LUp to (4) S-20S message repeater modules may be loaded into current versions of
the 9000 Series. However, some earlier version will only support two. Please contact
product support if you are not certain of which production version 9000 unit you have.
L“D” modules should be grouped together and not alternated with “AN”
modules. The best way to determine module slot configuration is to use
the 9000 series GUI Software on your PC. The software will not permit
“illegal” module configurations.
900 Series Modules: The following 900 Series modules are available and will
work in the 9000 Series Module Slots. Please refer to the 900 Series Module
Guide for more detail:
•Input: Mic- ML-11T, M-01S/F/M/P, M11S, M-41S, M-51S/F, M-61S/F, M-
03P, M-21S
•Input: Line-ML-11T, B-01S/F, L-01S/F, U-01S/F, U-01P/R, U-03S/R, B11S,
L-11S, U-11S/R, U-12S, U-13S/R, U-14R, B-21S, U-21S, B-41S, L-41S, U-
43S/R, U61S
•Line Output-T-01S, T-02S, T-12S
•Special: S-01S, S-02S, S-04S, S-20S, V-01S (*E Series equalizer modules
are not required, since the 9000 Series outputs include the EQ for these
speakers).
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