Toa VX-3000 SERIES User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INTEGRATED VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM
VX-3000 SERIES
RM-200SF
VX-3004F
VX-3000CT
RM-300X RM-500
Thank you for purchasing TOA's Integrated Voice Evacuation System.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 : NOMENCLATURE
1. VX-3004F, VX-3008F, AND VX-3016F
VOICE EVACUATION FRAME ............................................................... 1-2
2. RM-200SF FIREMAN’S MICROPHONE AND RM-320F
REMOTE MICROPHONE EXTENSION ........................................... 1-6
2.1. RM-200SF ......................................................................................................... 1-6
2.2. RM-320F ........................................................................................................... 1-8
3. RM-300X REMOTE MICROPHONE AND RM-210F
REMOTE MICROPHONE EXTENSION ........................................... 1-9
3.1. RM-300X ........................................................................................................... 1-9
3.2. RM-210F ......................................................................................................... 1-10
4. RM-500 REMOTE MICROPHONE .................................................... 1-11
Chapter 2 : INDICATOR STATUS OF CONTROL PANEL AND
REMOTE MICROPHONES
1. VX-3000CT CONTROL PANEL ............................................................. 2-2
1.1. Indicator State at the Time of Input Volume Adjustment ................................... 2-2
1.2. Indicator State at the Time of Output Volume Adjustment ................................ 2-2
1.3. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Selection .................................................. 2-3
1.4. Indicator State at the Time of Base Pattern Change ........................................ 2-4
1.5. Indicator State at the Time of General-Purpose Broadcast Pattern ................. 2-4
1.6. Indicator State at the Time of General/BGM Broadcast ................................... 2-5
1.7. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Input ....................................... 2-6
1.8. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Output (Pulse) ........................ 2-7
1.9. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Output (Level) ......................... 2-7
1.10. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Volume Adjustment (Pulse) .................... 2-8
1.11. Indicator State at the Time of Input Volume Adjustment (Pulse) ..................... 2-9
1.12. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Warning Broadcast ...................... 2-10
1.13. Indicator State at the Time of Sleep Mode Power On ................................... 2-11
2. RM-200SF FIREMAN’S MICROPHONE AND RM-320F
REMOTE MICROPHONE EXTENSION ......................................... 2-12
2.1. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Selection ................................................. 2-12
2.2. Talk Key Indicators .......................................................................................... 2-13
2.3. Indicator State at the Time of Base Pattern Change ...................................... 2-14
2.4. Indicator State at the Time of General-Purpose Broadcast Pattern ............... 2-14
2.5. Indicator State at the Time of General/BGM Broadcast ................................. 2-15
2.6. Indicator State at the Time of RM Broadcast Status Display .......................... 2-15
2.7. Indicator State at the Time of Lamp Test ......................................................... 2-16
2.8. Indicator State at the Time of Failure Output Receipt ..................................... 2-17
2.9. Indicator State at the Time of Failure Output Reset ........................................ 2-18
2.10. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Broadcast Pattern Start .............. 2-19
2.11. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Broadcast Pattern Stop ............... 2-20
2.12. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Broadcast Pattern Start/Stop ...... 2-21

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2.13. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Sequence Stop ........................... 2-22
2.14. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Sequence Phase Shift ................ 2-23
2.15. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Reset ........................................... 2-24
2.16. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Broadcast Silence ....................... 2-25
2.17. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency EV Broadcast .............................. 2-26
2.18. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Acknowledge ............................... 2-27
2.19. Indicator State at the Time of Disablement of EMG Control from CIN .......... 2-29
2.20. Indicator State at the Time of Audio Monitor ................................................ 2-30
2.21. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Input ................................... 2-31
2.22. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Output (Pulse) ................... 2-32
2.23. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Output (Level) ................... 2-33
2.24. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Volume Adjustment (Pulse) ................. 2-34
2.25. Indicator State at the Time of Input Volume Adjustment (Pulse) ................. 2-35
2.26. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Warning Broadcast .................... 2-36
2.27. Indicator State at the Time of Sleep Mode Power On ................................... 2-37
3. RM-300X REMOTE MICROPHONE AND RM-210F
REMOTE MICROPHONE EXTENSION ........................................ 2-38
3.1. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Selection ................................................ 2-38
3.2. Talk Key Indicators ......................................................................................... 2-39
3.3. Indicator State at the Time of Base Pattern Change ..................................... 2-39
3.4. Indicator State at the Time of General-Purpose Broadcast Pattern .............. 2-40
3.5. Indicator State at the Time of General/BGM Broadcast ................................ 2-40
3.6. Indicator State at the Time of RM Broadcast Status Display .......................... 2-41
3.7. Indicator State at the Time of Lamp Test ......................................................... 2-41
3.8. Indicator State at the Time of Failure Output Receipt .................................... 2-42
3.9. Indicator State at the Time of Failure Output Reset ....................................... 2-43
3.10. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Broadcast Pattern Start ............. 2-44
3.11. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Broadcast Pattern Stop .............. 2-45
3.12. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Broadcast Pattern Start/Stop ..... 2-46
3.13. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Sequence Stop ........................... 2-47
3.14. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Sequence Phase Shift ............... 2-48
3.15. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Reset .......................................... 2-49
3.16. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Broadcast Silence ...................... 2-50
3.17. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency EV Broadcast .............................. 2-51
3.18. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Acknowledge ............................... 2-52
3.19. Indicator State at the Time of Disablement of EMG Control from CIN ......... 2-54
3.20. Indicator State at the Time of Audio Monitor ................................................ 2-55
3.21. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Input .................................. 2-55
3.22. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Output (Pulse) ................... 2-56
3.23. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Output (Level) ................... 2-56
3.24. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Volume Adjustment (Pulse) .................. 2-57
3.25. Indicator State at the Time of Input Volume Adjustment (Pulse) ................. 2-58
3.26. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Warning Broadcast .................... 2-59
3.27. Indicator State at the Time of Sleep Mode Power On .................................. 2-60
4. RM-500’S LCD SCREEN DISPLAY .................................................. 2-61
4.1. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Selection ................................................ 2-63
4.2. Talk Indicator and Microphone Indicator ........................................................ 2-64
4.3. Indicator State at the Time of Base Pattern Change ..................................... 2-65
4.4. Indicator State at the Time of General-Purpose Broadcast Pattern .............. 2-66
4.5. Indicator State at the Time of General/BGM Broadcast ................................ 2-67
4.6. Indicator State at the Time of RM Broadcast Status Display ......................... 2-68

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4.7. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Input ..................................... 2-69
4.8. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Output (Pulse) ...................... 2-70
4.9. Indicator State at the Time of Intended Control Output (Level) ....................... 2-71
4.10. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Volume Adjustment (Pulse) ................... 2-72
4.11. Indicator State at the Time of Input Volume Adjustment (Pulse) ................... 2-73
4.12. Indicator State at the Time of Emergency Warning Broadcast ..................... 2-74
4.13. Indicator State at the Time of Sleep Mode Power On ................................... 2-75
Chapter 3 : OPERATION
1. BGM AND GENERAL BROADCAST ................................................ 3-2
1.1. Broadcasting from the Remote Microphone or the Control Panel .................... 3-2
1.2. Assignment Example ....................................................................................... 3-2
1.3. Operation Examples ......................................................................................... 3-3
1.4. Emergency Warning Broadcast ........................................................................ 3-9
2. OPERATION OF THE RM-500 ............................................................ 3-10
2.1. Selecting Items on the LCD Screen ................................................................ 3-10
2.2. Making Microphone Announcements ............................................................. 3 -11
2.3. Making Microphone Announcements in Direct Selection Mode ..................... 3-13
2.4. Making the AUX Broadcast ............................................................................. 3-14
2.5. Activating Various Functions ........................................................................... 3-15
2.6. Locking Keys ................................................................................................... 3-16
3. EMERGENCY BROADCAST ................................................................ 3-17
3.1. Typical System Examples ................................................................................ 3-17
3.2. Remote Microphone Operation Example ........................................................ 3-19
4. MAKING ALL-ZONE EMERGENCY BROADCAST ............... 3-25
4.1. Priority Control of the All-Zone Emergency Broadcast ................................... 3-25
4.2. Making All-zone Emergency Broadcast from the RM-300X .......................... 3-26
4.3. Making All-zone Emergency Broadcast from the RM-200SF ........................ 3-27
5. DETECTING FAULT .................................................................................. 3-28
5.1. Fault Detection Setting Example .................................................................... 3-28
5.2. Case Example of Malfunction ........................................................................ 3-29
5.3. Remote Microphone's Operation Example .................................................... 3-30
5.4. VX-3004F's Operation Example ..................................................................... 3-31
5.5. Example of Executing the Failure Reception and Failure Reset
by Way of the Control Input Terminals ........................................................... 3-32
6. LAMP TEST .................................................................................................... 3-33
6.1. Remote Microphone's Operation Example ..................................................... 3-33
6.2. VX-3004F's Operation Example .................................................................... 3-34
7. OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................................. 3-35
7.1. Audio Monitor .................................................................................................. 3-36
7.2. Intended Control Input Operation ................................................................... 3-37
7.3. Intended Control Output Operation (Pulse) .................................................... 3-37
7.4. Intended Control Output Operation (Level) .................................................... 3-38
7.5. Switching VX-3000 Amplifier’s Power State between Active (ON) and
Sleep Modes ................................................................................................... 3-39

Chapter 1
NOMENCLATURE

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Chapter 1 NOMENCLATURE
1. VX-3004F, VX-3008F, AND VX-3016F VOICE EVACUATION FRAME
VX-3004F, VX-3008F, and VX-3016F are collectively referred to as “VX-3000F” in this manual.
• The VX-3000F is a unit designed to control the Voice evacuation announcements of the VX-3000 series voice
evacuation system.
• The VX-3000F is equipped with the audio input terminals and has the module slots for optionally accommodating
3 kinds of digital power amplier modules and a line output module.
• Compatible with network, the system can be congured in distributed arrangement.
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1. Power indicator (Green)
Lights when the power is supplied.
Flashes in standby state.
2. RUN indicator (Green)
Normally ashes continuously. Goes off while in
a CPU off state (p. 3-25). Also goes off while in
standby state*1.
*1A state during power failures or a state that the
unit is internally initialized after power-on
3. Emergency indicator (Red)
Lights when the VX-3000 system is in an
emergency condition or while in a CPU off state
(p. 3-25).
4. CPU off indicator (Red)
Lights while in a CPU off state (p. 3-25).
5. LAN A indicator (Green)
Lights when the LAN link A connector on the
rear panel is connected, and ashes during LAN
communications.
6. LAN B indicator (Green)
Lights when the LAN link B connector on the
rear panel is connected, and ashes during LAN
communications.
7. RS link A indicator (Green)
Lights when the RS link A connector on the
rear panel is connected, and ashes while
communications are being performed via the RS
link A connector.
8. RS link B indicator (Green)
Lights when the RS link B connector on the
rear panel is connected, and ashes while
communications are being performed via the RS
link B connector.
9. Amplier peak indicators (Red)
Show the input signal state to the power amplier
when the module is installed.
The indicator corresponding to the module slot
port will light if the input signal level exceeds +0.5
dB*2.
It remains unlit when no module is installed.
10. Amplier signal indicators (Green)
Show the input signal state to the power amplier
when the module is installed.
The indicator corresponding to the module slot
port will light if the input signal level exceeds - 25
dB*2.
It remains unlit when no module is installed.
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11. Amplier operate indicators (Green)
The indicator corresponding to the module slot
port will light or go off depending on the operation
state of the power amplier when the power
amplier module is installed.
Operating status Indicator status
In-use Lit
Standby Unlit
DC fuse blowout Unlit
Protection* activated Unlit
* The built-in protection circuit operates if some
irregularities occur inside the amplier such as
abnormal temperature rise or fan failure.
It remains unlit when the line output module is
installed.
It remains unlit when no module is installed.
12. Amplier power indicators (Green)
The indicator corresponding to the module slot
port will light or go off depending on the operation
state of the power amplier when the power
amplier module is installed.
Operating status Indicator status
In-use Lit
Standby Lit
DC fuse blowout Unlit
Protection* activated Lit
* The built-in protection circuit operates if some
irregularities occur inside the amplier such as
abnormal temperature rise or fan failure.
It remains unlit when the line output module is
installed.
It remains unlit when no module is installed.
13. Zone fault indicators (Yellow)
Lights or ashes when the speaker line surveillance
function detects 3 types of failures: poor insulation
(ground fault), overload (line short), and cable
disconnection.
14. Fuse fault indicator (Yellow)
Lights or ashes when DC fuse blowout are
detected.
15. Power fault indicator (Yellow)
Lights or ashes when failures are detected in
Power Supply Manager.
16. CPU fault indicator (Yellow)
Lights while in a CPU off state (p. 3-25) or when a
failure is detected in the VX-3000F.
17. General fault indicator (Yellow)
Lights while in a CPU off state (p. 3-25) Lights or
ashes when a failure is detected in the system.
18. Unit fault indicator (Yellow)
Lights or ashes when a failure is detected in the
unit.
19. Network fault indicator (Yellow)
Lights or ashes when failures are detected in
communications with the other VX-3000F.
It also ashes or lights at network setting and
when a conguration error occurs.
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Emergency microphone fault indicator (Yellow)
Lights or ashes when failures are detected in
Emergency Microphone.
21. Fault ACK key
The buzzer will sound and Fault indicator will
ashes when a failure is detected in the system.
Press this key to stop the buzzer and switches the
Fault indicator from ashing to steady on.
22. Fault reset key
Pressing this key resets the failure information
(the buzzer and fault indicators) for the system.
23. Lamp test key
Used to test each indicator on the front panel of
the VX-3000F Voice Evacuation Frame.
All indicators remain lit and the buzzer sounds as
long as this key is pressed.

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1. VX-3000CT CONTROL PANEL
• The VX-3000CT is a 1U size*1Control panel mountable in an EIA standard equipment rack.
• Operation such as the activation of general broadcast and the input/output volume control can be performed
by connecting the VX-3000CT to the VX-3000F via network. Up to 2 VX-3000CT units can be connected to
a single VX-3000F unit.
• The VX-3000CT unit is equipped with 9 function keys and 8 volume controls, to each of which a function can
be assigned using the VX-3000 Setting Software.
*11U size = 44.5 mm (standard size)
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1. Power indicator (Green)
Lights when power is being supplied.
2. Status indicator (Yellow/Green)
Lights yellow or green, or goes off in
synchronization with the operation state of the
function key. (See pages 2-3 to 2-11.)
3. Selection indicator (Green)
Lights or goes off in synchronization with the
operation state of the function key. (See pages
2-3 to 2-11.)
4. Function keys
Pressing a specic function key executes the
function that has been assigned to that key by
the VX-3000 Setting Software. Assignment of
functions to specic keys is done using the VX-
3000 Setting Software.
(See the separate Setting Software Instructions,
"VX-3000CT Setting.")
5. Volume control section cover knobs
The volume control section cover can be removed
by pulling the both knobs.
6. Volume control section cover
7. Fault indicator (Yellow)
Lights when an equipment error is detected.
8. Reset key
Resets the VX-3000CT when this key is pressed.
9. MAC address
This is the MAC address*2for the unit. Since
the relationship of each unit location to its MAC
address is established when setting the network
attributes, keep track of this relationship for later
use.
*2 The unit’s MAC address consists of 12
hyphenated alphanumeric characters.
10. Signal indicator (Green)
Indicates the status of the input or output assigned
to the Volume control (11). If the indicator functions
as input signal indicator, it lights when the audio
level of the input channel assigned to the Volume
control (11) is –25 dB*3or more.
If the indicator functions as output signal indicator,
it lights when the audio level of the set individual
output zone is –25 dB*3or more.
The setting can be performed using the VX-3000
Setting Software.
(See the separate Setting Software Instructions,
"VX-3000CT Setting.")
*30 dB = 1 V
11. Volume control knobs
Adjusts the volume level of the VX-3000F's audio
input or audio output in the range of –∞ to 0 dB.
The volume increases as the knob is rotated
clockwise, and decreases as the knob is rotated
counterclockwise.
Which volume level of the input channel or the
output zone is to be adjusted can be assigned
to the volume control using the VX-3000 Setting
Software. (See the separate Setting Software
Instructions, "VX-3000CT Setting.")

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2. RM-200SF FIREMAN’S MICROPHONE AND RM-320F REMOTE
MICROPHONE EXTENSION
2.1. RM-200SF
• The RM-200SF Fireman’s Microphone features 3 function keys, 1 emergency key, 1 talk key, and the indicator
lamps associated with these keys. Functions are assigned to the function keys using the VX-3000 Setting
Software.
• Specially designed for both emergency and general purpose broadcast applications, the Fireman’s Microphone
can be used for push-button zone selection and microphone broadcasts.
• VX-3000 setting software permits desired functions to be assigned to individual Function keys (equipped with
2 LED indicators).
• Up to 4 RM-320F Remote Microphone Extension units can be used with each RM-200SF Remote Microphone.
• Up to 2 RM-200SF Fireman’s Microphones can be connected within a VX-3000F.
• The CPU switch enables all-zone emergency broadcasts from the RM-200SF Fireman’s Microphone, even
when the CPU malfunctions.
• Failures of Emergency buttons and signal (both control and audio) path between the microphone (including
the internal microphone element) and the VX-3000F are automatically detected.
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1. Power indicator (Green)
Lights when the power is turned on.
2. Emergency key
Assign the function concerning the emergency
broadcast to this key using the VX-3000 Setting
Software.
This key lights or ashes depending on the
assigned function.
3. Monitor speaker
Used to monitor current broadcasts.
4. Monitor speaker volume control
Adjusts the volume of the built-in Monitor speaker
(3).
5. Microphone volume control
Adjusts the input sensitivity of the Hand-held
Microphone.
6. Microphone hanger
Used to hold the unit's Hand-held Microphone.
7. CPU switch
Normally set to ON. (Factory-preset: ON)
Setting this switch to OFF in combination with the
DIP switch setting on the bottom surface allows
the all-zone emergency broadcast to be made
using a hand-held microphone by way of analog
transmission not via the CPU control.
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8. Indication label insert slot
The label can be printed using the VX-3000
Setting Software. (See the separate Setting
Software Instructions, "PRINTING LABELS FOR
REMOTE MICROPHONES.")
9. Failure indicator (Yellow/Red)
Flashes yellow if some problem within the system
is detected.
This indicator will light yellow if the signal to the
VX-3000F to which the RM-200SF is connected
is interrupted for 5 seconds or more.
Lights red when the unit is placed in reset state by
pressing the Reset Switch (11).
10. CPU indicator (Red)
Lights red when any one of the CPU switches
on the RM-200SFs connected within the system
is set to OFF or when the all-zone emergency
broadcasts is being made by any one of the RM-
300Xs connected within the system.
11. Reset switch
Used to reactivate the RM-200SF unit.
Holding down both this switch and the R3 key
of the Function keys (14) for 2 seconds or more
causes the Failure Indicator (9) to light red,
placing the RM-200SF in reset state.
12. Status indicators (Red/Yellow/Green)
Light, ash, or go off depending on the current
operation state of function keys, failure state or
emergency state. (See the Chapter 2.)
13. Selection indicators (Green)
Light or go off depending on the current operation
state of function keys. (See the Chapter 2.)
14. Function keys (R1 – R3)
Positioned in top-down order (R1, R2, R3).
Pressing a specic function key executes the
function that has been assigned to that key by
the VX-3000 Setting Software. Assignment of
functions to specic keys is done using the VX-
3000 Setting Software. (See the separate Setting
Software Instructions, “RM Event Settings.”)
15. Microphone indicator (Green)
Lights or goes off depending on the current
operation state of the Talk key.
16. Broadcast status indicator (Yellow/Green)
Lights, ashes, or goes off depending on the
current operation state of the Talk key.
17. Talk key
Press this key to broadcast a voice announcement.
It must be pressed continuously for the duration
of the broadcast.
The talk key operation method is xed to “PTT,”
and can not be changed.
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Used for voice announcements.

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2.2. RM-320F
Each connected RM-320F Extension unit adds 20 Function keys to the base RM-200SF.
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1. Connection cable
Used for connection to the RM-200SF or other
RM-320F.
2. Indication label insert slot
The label can be printed using the VX-3000 Setting
Software. (See the separate Setting Software
Instructions, "PRINTING LABELS FOR REMOTE
MICROPHONES.")
3. Status indicators (Red/Yellow/Green)
Light, ash, or go off depending on the current
operation state of function keys.
4. Selection indicators (Green)
Light or go off depending on the current operation
state of function keys.
5. Function keys (1 – 20)
Keys are numbered from 1 to 10 from upper left
to bottom and from 11 to 20 from upper right to
bottom.
Pressing a specic function key executes the
function that has been assigned to that key by the
VX-3000 Setting Software. Assignment of functions
to specic keys is done using the VX-3000 Setting
Software.
(See the separate Setting Software Instructions,
"RM Event Settings.")

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3. RM-300X REMOTE MICROPHONE AND RM-210F REMOTE
MICROPHONE EXTENSION
3.1. RM-300X
• The RM-300X Remote Microphone features 13 function keys, 1 covered key, 1 talk key, and the indicator
lamps associated with these. Functions are assigned to the function keys using the VX-3000 Setting Software.
• VX-3000 setting software permits desired functions to be assigned to individual Function keys (equipped with
2 LED indicators).
• Connecting RM-210F Remote Microphone Extension (maximum 7) to the RM-300X expands the number of
function keys and indicators in blocks of 10.
• Up to 8 RM-300X Remote Microphones can be connected within a VX-3000F.
• The DIP switch setting enables all-zone emergency broadcasts from the RM-300X Remote Microphone, even
when the CPU malfunctions.
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1. Microphone
Used for voice announcements.
2. Power indicator (Green)
Lights when the power is turned on.
3. Failure indicator (Yellow/Red)
Flashes yellow if some problem within the system
is detected.
This indicator will light yellow if the signal to the
VX-3000F to which the RM-300X is connected is
interrupted for 5 seconds or more.
This indicator will light red while the all-zone
emergency broadcasts is being made (p. 3-25)
or the RM-300X is in the reset process.
4. Emergency indicator (Red)
Lights or ashes depending on the function
assigned to the Emergency key.
5. Emergency/all-zone emergency broadcast key
(Covered)
[Function concerning the emergency broadcast]
Assign the function concerning the emergency
broadcast to this key using the VX-3000 Setting
Software.
[Function concerning the all-zone emergency
broadcast]
Independently of settings made by the VX-3000
Setting Software, holding down this key for 4
seconds or more in combination with DIP switch
(14) setting causes the CPU to be bypassed,
enabling the all-zone emergency broadcast to
be made by way of analog transmissions. (See
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6. Indication label insert slots
Labels can be printed using the VX-3000 Setting
Software. (See the separate Setting Software
Instructions, "PRINTING LABELS FOR REMOTE
MICROPHONES.")
7. Status indicators (Red/Yellow/Green)
Light, ash, or go off depending on the current
operation state of function keys, failure state or
emergency state. (See the Chapter 2.)
8. Selection indicators (Green)
Light or go off depending on the current operation
state of function keys. (See the Chapter 2.)
9. Function keys (R1 – R10)
Positioned in top-down order (R1, R2 ... R10).
Pressing a specic function key executes the
function that has been assigned to that key by the
VX-3000 Setting Software.
Assignment of functions to specic keys is done
using the VX-3000 Setting Software. (See the
separate Setting Software Instructions, “RM
Event Settings.”)
10. Talk Key
Press this key to broadcast a voice announcement.
If the Talk key is set to “PTT “ (“press-to-talk”)
mode, then it must be pressed continuously for
the duration of the broadcast.
If the Talk key is set to “Lock” mode, then it must
be pressed once to turn the microphone on at
the beginning of a broadcast, then pressed again
to turn the microphone off once the broadcast is
nished.
The microphone can also be set to sound a chime
at the beginning and/or end of each broadcast.
The Talk key mode (“PTT” or “Lock”) and the
chime function are set using the VX-3000 Setting
Software. (See the separate Setting Software
Instructions, “Unit Conguration Setting.”)
11. Function keys (L1 – L3)
Positioned in top-down order (L1, L2, L3).
These keys operate in the same manner as the
Function keys (R1 – R10) (9).
12. Broadcast status indicator (Yellow/Green)
Lights, ashes, or goes off depending on the
current operation state of the Talk key.
13. Microphone indicator (Green)
Lights or goes off depending on the current
operation state of the Talk key. Flashes while the
chime is being activated.
3.2. RM-210F
Each connected RM-210F Extension unit adds 10 Function keys to the base RM-300X.
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1. Indication label insert slot
The label can be printed using the VX-3000 Setting
Software. (See the separate Setting Software
Instructions, "PRINTING LABELS FOR REMOTE
MICROPHONES.")
2. Status indicators (Red/Yellow/Green)
Light, ash, or go off depending on the current
operation state of function keys.
3. Selection indicators (Green)
Light or go off depending on the current operation
state of function keys.
4. Function keys (1 – 10)
Positioned in top-down order (1, 2 ... 10).
Pressing a specic function key executes the
function that has been assigned to that key by the
VX-3000 Setting Software.
Assignment of functions to specic keys is done
using the VX-3000 Setting Software. (See the
separate Setting Software Instructions, "RM Event
Settings.")

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4. RM-500 REMOTE MICROPHONE
• The RM-500 is a desktop type remote microphone designed for general broadcast.
• Equipped with an LCD screen, it can display up to 80 function names registered in advance, allowing these
functions to be executed with the key operation.
• Pressing the AUX key enables the control of only the external audio signals.
• The speech intelligibility function makes it easier to hear the microphone announcements even in noisy
environments, and also allows the microphone to pick up the audio signals at an appropriate level even if
speaking too close to or too far from it.
• Can be mounted on the wall by using an optional wall mounting bracket.
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1. Numeric keys
Normally, select the item number displayed on
the LCD screen. The functions set with the VX-
3000 Setting software can be executed.
When the menu screen is displayed, these keys
are used to select the menu item number or the
option number.
2. LCD screen
Normally, displays a list of the set functions and
the status of the broadcast or function.
Shifting switch 6 of the Setting switch to the ON
position switches the mode to the direct selection,
displaying the line number registration screen.
Shifting switch 7 of the Setting switch to the ON
position switches the screen to the menu display.
(See the separate Installation Manual, "RM-500
REMOTE MICROPHONE" of "NOMENCLATURE
AND FUNCTIONS.")
3. Microphone indicator (green)
Lights during the microphone broadcasts.
However, it does not light when announcements
are being broadcast from the microphone
connected to the AUX input terminal.
You can also set it to OFF by the system setting.
4. Microphone
Used for making general broadcasts.
5. ALL key
Selects the preset zones.
6. F1/F2 key
The functions set with the VX-3000 Setting
software can be executed.
7. AUX key
Press this key to broadcast the audio signals fed
to the AUX input terminal.
When the menu screen is displayed, pressing this
key executes the operation as shown by the guide
displayed in the lower left of the screen.
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8. key
Press this key to move to the previous page from
the current page displayed on the LCD screen.
When the menu screen or the line number
registration screen is displayed, pressing this key
executes the operation as shown by the guide
displayed in the lower center of the screen.
9. Clear key
Terminates the broadcast when pressed while
broadcast is in progress.
Cancels the selection for all zones being selected
in normal mode on the LCD screen.
10. key
Press this key to move to the next page from the
current page displayed on the LCD screen.
When the menu screen or the line number
registration screen is displayed, pressing this key
executes the operation as shown by the guide
displayed in the lower center of the screen.
11. Talk key
Press this key to broadcast a voice announcement.
Set the key operation mode to either PTT or Lock
at the system setup.
If the Talk key is set to "PTT" ("press-to-talk")
mode, then it must be pressed continuously for
the duration of the broadcast.
If the Talk key is set to "Lock" mode, then it must
be pressed once to turn the microphone on at
the beginning of a broadcast, then pressed again
to turn the microphone off once the broadcast is
nished.
(See the separate Setting Software Instructions,
"Unit Conguration Settings.")
12. Talk indicator (green)
Lights or goes off depending on the current
operation state of the Talk key.

Chapter 2
INDICATOR STATUS OF
CONTROL PANEL AND
REMOTE MICROPHONES

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1. VX-3000CT CONTROL PANEL
1.1. Indicator State at the Time of Input Volume Adjustment
When the input volume adjustment function has been assigned to the volume control knob, the Signal indicator
allows you to check the audio signal state of the input channel assigned to the volume control knob.
Note
For instructions on assigning functions to volume control knobs, see the separate Setting Software Instructions,
"EVENT SETTINGS."
Signal indicator
Volume control knob
(Input volume adjustment)
Signal indicator
Volume control knob
(Output volume adjustment)
Indicator meanings are as follows:
Status Meaning
Unlit Audio signals are not applied to the input channel assigned to the volume control knob.
Lights green Audio signals are applied to the input channel assigned to the volume control knob.
Indicator meanings are as follows:
Status Meaning
Unlit Audio signals are not output to the output zone assigned to the Signal indicator.
Lights green Audio signals are output to the output zone assigned to the Signal indicator.
1.2. Indicator State at the Time of Output Volume Adjustment
When the output volume adjustment function has been assigned to the volume control knob, the Signal indicator
allows you to check the audio state of the one set to the indicator of the output zones assigned to the volume
control knob.
Note
For instructions on assigning functions to volume control knobs, see the separate Setting Software Instructions,
"EVENT SETTINGS."

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1.3. Indicator State at the Time of Zone Selection
When a zone selection (pattern or individual) function has been assigned to a function key, the 2 indicators to
the left of the key indicate its zone selection and broadcast status.
Note
For instructions on assigning functions to function keys, see the separate Setting Software Instructions, "EVENT
SETTINGS."
Indicator meanings are as follows:
Indicator Status Meaning
Selection indicator Unlit No zone selected
Lights green Zone selected
Status indicator Unlit Zones assigned to this Broadcast Zone Selection key not in use or
BGM broadcast in progress
Flashes green A part of zones or the entire zone assigned to this Broadcast Zone
Selection key is occupied by a broadcast from another device
(secondary Remote Microphone or general EV message).
Flashes yellow All the zones assigned to this Broadcast Zone Selection key are
engaged by a broadcast from the Secondary Emergency Remote
Microphone.
Lights red All the zones assigned to this Broadcast Zone Selection key are
engaged by an evacuation message.
Flashes red All the zones assigned to this Broadcast Zone Selection key are
engaged by an alert message.
Lights green All the zones assigned to this Broadcast Zone Selection key are
engaged by a restoration message.
Status indicator Selection indicator
Function key
(Broadcast zone selection key)

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1.4. Indicator State at the Time of Base Pattern Change
When a Base pattern change function has been assigned to a function key, the 2 indicators to the left of the key
indicate its pattern selection and broadcast status.
Note
For instructions on assigning functions to function keys, see the separate Setting Software Instructions, "EVENT
SETTINGS."
Indicator meanings are as follows:
1.5. Indicator State at the Time of General-Purpose Broadcast Pattern
When a general-purpose broadcast pattern function has been assigned to a function key, the 2 indicators to the
left of the key indicate its pattern selection and broadcast status.
Note
For instructions on assigning functions to function keys, see the separate Setting Software Instructions, "EVENT
SETTINGS."
Status indicator Selection indicator
Function key
(General broadcast pattern key)
Indicator meanings are as follows:
Indicator Status Meaning
Selection indicator Unlit When the function key is not pressed
Lights green When the function key is pressed (Lights briey, then goes off)
Status indicator Unlit When the Base pattern assigned to the function key is not being broadcast
Lights yellow When the Base pattern assigned to the function key is being broadcast
(including broadcasts activated by other devices)
Indicator Status Meaning
Selection indicator Unlit When the function key is not pressed
Lights green When the function key is pressed
Status indicator Unlit When the broadcast pattern assigned to the function key is not being
broadcast
Flashes yellow When the broadcast pattern assigned to the function key is being
broadcast
Status indicator Selection indicator
Function key
(Base pattern change key)