Toa ER-1203 User manual

SPLASH-PROOF MEGAPHONES ER-1203
ER-1206
ER-1206S
ER-1206W
Thank you for purchasing TOA's Splash-Proof Megaphones.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
The ER-1203 is a 3 W splash-proof megaphone and the ER-1206 series is a 6 W megaphone.
Both feature IPX5 water-jet-resistant designs.
The ER-1206S offers a siren switch, and the ER-1206W is equipped with a whistle switch.
The use of the supplied battery spacer permits the ER-1206 series to be operated on four AA batteries instead
of six batteries normally required.
Handle and mouthpiece with anti-bacteria treatment improve hygiene and safety during use.
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Water protection: IPX5
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section for correct and safe
operation.
• Be sure to follow all the precautionary instructions in this section, which contain important warnings and/or
cautions regarding safety.
• After reading, keep this manual handy for future reference.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Cautions on Use
Be sure to observe the following instructions. Failing to observe may cause hearing impairment.
·Reduce the volume to its lowest setting before use.
·Never use the megaphone in close proximity to a person's ear.
·Point the megaphone toward the ground when conducting operational tests.
•Make sure to observe the following handling precautions so that a fire or personal injury does not result from
leakage or explosion of the battery.
·Do not short, disassemble, heat nor put the battery into a fire.
·Avoid using both new and old batteries together.
·Never charge batteries of the type which are not rechargeable.
·Do not solder a battery directly.
·Be sure to use the specified type of batteries.
·Note correct polarity (positive and negative orientation) when inserting a battery in the unit.
·Avoid locations exposed to the direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity when storing batteries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.
CAUTION

4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
1. Speaker (outer horn)
2. Talk switch
Press to talk (power turns ON). Release to turn
the power OFF.
3. Battery Cover
The battery compartment is built inside. Use care
when opening and closing the battery cover.
4. Mouthpiece
Speak into the mouthpiece at a distance of about
1 cm. Anti-bacteria treated, the mouthpiece helps
make such close contact during use hygienic and
safe.
5. Signal tone switch (ER-1206S/W only)
[ER-1206S]
A siren tone sounds when this switch is pressed,
and stops when pressed again.
[ER-1206W]
A whistle tone sounds while this switch is
pressed, and stops when released.
Note: Output volume is fixed, and cannot be
adjusted with the volume control.
6. Volume control
Rotate right to increase output
volume.
7. Handle
The handle with anti-bacteria treatment improve
hygiene and safety during use.
8. Strap
Use this strap to carry the unit.
(Length: approx. 60 cm)
9. Battery case
Houses AA batteries of 4 pieces for the ER-1203
or 6 pieces (4 pieces when the battery spacer is
used) for the ER-1206 series.
Note: The battery spacer is installed in the
handle (7) by the factory.
Volume high
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•The ER-1203/1206/1206S/1206W megaphones are waterproof to IPX5 standard that permits the use of
megaphones in an environment where rain or water may be splashed. Never use them in water or in heavy
rain, nor souse water over them as doing so may cause unit failure.
•Immediately contact your TOA dealer if the following irregularities should occur. To avoid unit failure, make
no further attempt to use the unit in these conditions.
·Smoke coming from the unit or a strange smell detected.
·Water or other foreign objects get inside the unit.
·No sound heard (after checking to be sure that the batteries are loaded in correct orientation, and
satisfactorily charged).
•Avoid storing the unit in humid or dusty locations, in locations exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters, or
exposed to sooty smoke, as these conditions may result in unit failure.
•When batteries are left installed in the megaphone for extended periods of time, be sure to check them
periodically for charge and leakage.
•Do not use the unit for extended periods of time with a distorted sound output. This could cause the inner
parts to become hot and possibly result in unit failure.
•Noise may be produced when a mobile phone is used near the unit. However, this is not a failure. Use the
mobile phone as far as possible from the unit.
•Use a tightly wrung-out damp cloth to clean the unit. If the unit becomes extremely dirty, use a cloth
moistened in a neutral detergent and tightly wrung-out. Never use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner
to clean the unit, as these may deform or discolor its case.
3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

5. REPLACING THE BATTERIES
Step 1. Open the battery cover to remove the
battery case from the handle.
To release the battery cover lock, press the
lock tab in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
Step 2. Insert six AA batteries referring to the
polarity diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
Four batteries are required for the ER-1203,
and six batteries for the ER-1206 series.
Unlock the battery case's lock knob to open
the cover.
Insert the batteries into the case, carefully
noting the battery polarity indications.
Step 3. After confirming the correct battery polarity,
close the battery case cover.
Ensure that the cover is securely locked in
place with the lock knob.
Note
If the megaphone is at all wet, be sure to dry it thoroughly before opening the battery cover to replace
the batteries.
5.1. Using the battery spacer (ER-1206 series only)
The ER-1206 series can operate on four AA
batteries instead of 6 batteries with the additional
use of the supplied battery spacer.
Insert the battery spacer into any of three battery
chambers inside the case, then insert the four
batteries into the remaining two chambers according
to the battery polarity diagram attached to the case.
Step 4. Replace the battery case in the handle and
close the battery cover.
Take care about the correct orientation of
the battery case.
To close the battery cover, push the battery
cover and slide the lock tab in the direction
of the arrow.
Note: Battery life when operated on 4 batteries is
shorter than when operated on 6 batteries.
The volume when operated on 4 batteries is
also lower than when operated on 6 batteries.
Therefore, adjust the volume to an appropriate
output with the volume control.
Battery spacer
(supplied)
Cover
Polarity diagram Battery case
Insert the battery case with
this slot faced inside.
Handle
Battery case
Batter cover
Lock tab
Battery cover
Push
Remove
Battery case
Cover
AA battery
Open
Unlock
Lock knob
Polarity diagram
12
Battery case
Cover
Lock knob
Polarity diagram
1
2
Handle
Battery case
Battery cover
Lock tab
Push the battery case
and slide the lock tab.

7. HOW TO USE
6. MEGAPHONE WALL MOUNTING BRACKET
Using the optional SP-1100 Wall Mounting Bracket permits the
megaphone to be mounted on a wall.
Not only can the megaphone be mounted so that its location is
seen at a glance, but it can also be attached and detached easily.
Note
For the procedures of installation and use, refer to the instruction
manual enclosed with the SP-1100 bracket.
Wall
Wall mounting bracket
SP-1100 (optional)
Megaphone
[Installation view]
Printed in Indonesia
533-03-027-3A
Step 1. Using the volume control, adjust the volume to an appropriate level that does not generate feedback
when holding down the talk switch.
Howling is more likely to occur when using the megaphone indoors and other spaces with significant
echo. Particularly when the batteries are new, it may be impossible to adjust the volume to maximum
without causing howling. In such cases, set the volume to about mid-level.
Step 2. Speak into the mouthpiece at a distance of about 1 cm.
Notes
• Speaking too far from the mouthpiece or in too soft voice may result in insufficient volume.
•Moisture droplets collecting in the hole on the mouthpiece may cause noticeably insufficient volume.
Wipe the droplets away with a cloth or other material and allow the area to dry sufficiently before
resuming use.
CAUTION •Before pressing the talk switch, fully turn down the volume.
•Point the megaphone toward the ground when conducting operational tests.
8. SPECIFICATIONS
•Accessory
Battery spacer
(ER-1206 series only) ................ 1
•Optional products
Wall mounting bracket: SP-1100
*1With use of the supplied battery spacer
*2Battery life estimates assume 30 minutes of continuous use per day.
*3Audible range estimates assume use on a relatively quiet street using new
batteries and will vary depending on remaining battery capacity, surrounding
noise, wind direction, obstacles and other environmental conditions.
Notes
•No accessory batteries are supplied.
•The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
Model No. ER-1203 ER-1206 ER-1206S ER-1206W
Output Rated 3 W, Max. 4 W Rated 6 W, Max. 10 W
Power Source AA (R6P) battery x 4 (6 V DC) AA (R6P) battery x 6 (9 V DC) or AA (R6P) battery x 4*1(6 V DC)
Signal –– Siren Whistle
Battery Life*2Voice: 8 hours [With use of AA (R6P) battery x 6]
(approx.) Voice: 8 hours Voice: 8 hours, Signal: 20 minutes
[With use of AA (R6P) battery x 4]
Voice: 5 hours Voice: 5 hours, Signal:10 minutes
Audible Range *3 (approx.) Voice: 125 m Voice: 250 m Voice: 250 m, Signal: 315 m
Magnetic Circuit Neodymium magnet, inner magnet type
Diaphragm Polyimide film (voice coil, bobbin)
Anti-bacteria Treatment Mouth and handle
Water protection IPX5
Operating Temperature –10 to +40°C
Finish Horn ASA resin, ASA resin, ASA resin, ASA resin,
clear dark gray clear dark gray clear red clear dark gray
Others ASA resin, dark gray ASA resin, dark gray ASA resin, red ASA resin, yellow
Dimensions 137 (w) x 257.8 (h) x 210 (d) mm 154 (w) x 266 (h) x 250 (d) mm
Weight (without batteries) 610 g 660 g 680 g