Toa IP-A1PC238 User guide

RECEIVING DEVICE SETUP MANUAL
IP AUDIO SERIES
Thank you for purchasing TOA's IP Audio Series.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
This manual provides the following explanations:
• Setup and operation of the IP-A1 Device using a web browser.
• SettinguptheDevice’sdetectionandnetworksettingsusingtheIPSettingTool.
For instructions on installation, please refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with the
product.
• Devices covered by this manual:
IP-A1PC238 IP Ceiling Speaker 8W
IP-A1AF IP Audio Interface
IP-A1PC580R IP Ceiling Mount Speaker 8W
IP-A1PC580S IP Square Speaker 8W
• Theexplanationsinthismanualonlyapplytormwareversions2.0.0orlater.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 4
1.1. About This Manual ................................................................................................ 4
1.2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 4
1.3. SECURITY MEASURES ...................................................................................... 4
2. HOW TO USE THE BROADCAST FUNCTION ............................. 5
2.1. Performing Internal Sound Source Broadcasting ................................................. 5
2.2. Performing Local Broadcasting ............................................................................ 6
2.3. Performing SIP broadcasting ............................................................................... 7
2.4. Performing VMS Broadcasting ............................................................................. 8
2.5. Performing Multicast Broadcasting ...................................................................... 9
3. CONNECTION WITH BROWSER ......................................................... 10
3.1. Connection Presets ............................................................................................ 10
3.2. Making Connection ............................................................................................ 10
4. CURRENT DATE AND TIME SETTINGS ......................................... 11
4.1. Automatic Date and Time Synchronization with the NTP Server ....................... 11
4.2. SynchronizationwithaConnectedPC’sClock(DateandTime) ....................... 11
4.3. Manual Date and Time Settings ......................................................................... 12
5. OPERATIONS COMMON TO EACH SCREEN ............................. 13
5.1. Screen Layout ..................................................................................................... 13
5.2. Saving Settings or Changed Contents ............................................................... 14
5.3. Restarting the Device ......................................................................................... 15
5.4. Logging Out ........................................................................................................ 15
6. SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 16
6.1. About the Setting Menu Composition of Each Model ......................................... 16
7. STATUS SCREEN DISPLAY ..................................................................... 18
7.1. Status Screen and Status Indicators ................................................................... 19
8. NETWORK SETTINGS SCREEN ......................................................... 20
9. SIP SETTINGS SCREEN ........................................................................... 21
10. VMS BROADCASTING SETTINGS SCREEN ............................ 23
11. MULTICAST SETTINGS SCREEN ..................................................... 24
12. LOCAL BROADCASTING SETTINGS SCREEN ...................... 26
13. AUDIO SETTINGS SCREEN ................................................................. 27
13.1. Conceptual Diagram of the Sound Volume Settings Function ......................... 30
14. MEDIA SETTING SCREEN ................................................................... 32
14.1. Uploading Sound Source Files ......................................................................... 33
14.2. Downloading Sound Source Files .................................................................... 33
14.3. Deleting Sound Source Files ............................................................................ 34

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15. PATTERN REGISTRATION SCREEN ............................................. 35
15.1. Performing Tests of Pattern Broadcast ............................................................. 39
16. EVENT SETTINGS SCREEN ................................................................ 40
17. PRIORITY SETTINGS SCREEN .......................................................... 44
18. USER SETTINGS SCREEN ................................................................... 47
19. MAINTENANCE SCREEN ....................................................................... 48
19.1. Downloading Setting File ................................................................................. 49
19.2. Uploading Setting File ..................................................................................... 50
19.3. Initialization of Settings .................................................................................... 51
19.4. Factory Default Settings ................................................................................... 52
19.5. Firmware Update .............................................................................................. 53
19.6. Downloading the Log File ................................................................................. 54
20. SYSTEM SETTINGS SCREEN ............................................................ 56
21. USABLE CHARACTERS ......................................................................... 57
21.1. Characters That Can Be Used for Names,
Authentication ID and Passwords ..................................................................... 57
21.2. Characters That Can Be Used for Filenames .................................................. 58
22. IP SETTING TOOL ...................................................................................... 59
22.1. Before Using: .................................................................................................... 59
22.2. Starting the IP Setting Tool .............................................................................. 59
22.3. Setting Method ................................................................................................. 60
22.4. User Authentication .......................................................................................... 62
22.5. Network Settings .............................................................................................. 62
22.6. Uploading Settings Files .................................................................................. 65
22.7. Downloading Settings Files .............................................................................. 66
22.8. Firmware Update .............................................................................................. 67
22.9. Restarting the Device ....................................................................................... 68
23. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 69
24. WHAT TO DO WHEN IN TROUBLE ................................................. 74

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. About This Manual
This manual covers the following models:
IP-A1PC238 IP Ceiling Speaker 8W
IP-A1AF IP Audio Interface
IP-A1PC580R IP Ceiling Mount Speaker 8W
IP-A1PC580S IP Square Speaker 8W
Furthermore,theexplanationsinthismanualonlyapplytormwareversions2.0.0orlater.
The display screens used in this manual are mainly related to the IP-A1AF IP Audio Interface. The actual
screens may differ slightly depending on the model.
Additionally, some functions and settings may differ depending on the model. In this manual, if a description
appliesonlytoaspecicmodel,thefollowingwarningwillbedisplayed:
AF Applies only to IP-A1AF.
PC580R/S Applies only to IP-A1PC580R and IP-A1PC580S.
1.2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Recommended PC operational environments are as follows:
Display Resolution: 1366 x 768 or higher
OS Windows10Pro(64bit)
Windows10Home(64bit)
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Home
Browser Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Notes
• Microsoft Edge is the registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Google Chrome is the trademark of Google LLC in the United States and other countries.
1.3. SECURITY MEASURES
• Ensurethatsufcientsecuritymeasuresaretakenonthecustomer’sownresponsibility.
• TOA Corporation takes no responsibility for damage or loss caused by security-related problems, such as
illegal access.
• To help prevent illegal access to the device, be sure to change the user ID and password from those used for
initial setup. For setting methods and other details, please refer to the User Settings Screen on p. 47.
• Takeutmostcareinthemanagementofthedevice’scommunicationspassword.

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2. HOW TO USE THE BROADCAST FUNCTION
This section describes the Broadcast Settings procedure. To carry out setup, please refer to the following
procedure:
2.1. Performing Internal Sound Source Broadcasting
Toperformbroadcastingfromthelesstoredinthedevice’sInternalsoundsource,pleaserefertothefollowing
setup procedure.
Step 1. Upload sound source les to the device. See p. 32.
• UploadthedesiredsoundsourcelestotheMediaListontheMediaSettingsscreen.
Step 2. Create a broadcast pattern. See p. 35.
• OnthePatternRegistrationscreen,selectasoundsourceleandsettherepetitionmethod,playback
interval, volume, etc. individually for each pattern.
Step 3. Check the audio of the broadcast pattern. See p. 35.
• On the Pattern Registration screen, use the PLAY and STOP buttons to hear the broadcast sounds
from the speaker.
Note
InpatternswhereTimerisselectedastherepeatmethod,thesoundsourcelewillonlybebroadcast
once when the PLAY button is clicked for testing, and not played repeatedly.
Step 4. Set the trigger to play the broadcast pattern. See p. 40.
• On the Event Settings screen, if a created pattern is selected as the control input action, broadcasting
linked to the control input can be performed.
Note
Control inputs or remote API cannot be used for external pattern control when Timer is selected as the
repeat method.
Step 5. Set the broadcast priority. See p. 44.
• Select or change the priority of the pattern created on the Priority Settings screen.
Reboot
• Reboottoreectthesettingchangesmadesofar. Seep. 15.
Step 6. Adjust the broadcast volume.
• On the Pattern Registration screen, adjust the Input Volume to match the output volume of the other
sound sources. See p. 35.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the Master Volume to increase or decrease the overall output
volume from the speaker. See p. 27.

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2.2. Performing Local Broadcasting
To perform Local Broadcasting from an external sound source device connected to the device, please refer to
the following setup procedure:
Step 1. Enable the Local Broadcasting function. See p. 26.
• Turn ON Local Broadcasting Function on the Local Broadcasting Settings screen.
Step 2. Set a trigger to enable local broadcasting. See p. 40.
• On the Event Settings screen, if Local Broadcasting is selected as the control input action, Local
Broadcasting linked to the control input can be performed.
Step 3. Set the broadcast priority. See p. 44.
• Select or change the Local Broadcasting priority on the Priority Settings screen.
Reboot
• Reboottoreectthesettingchangesmadesofar. Seep. 15.
Step 4. Adjust the broadcast volume. See p. 27.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the Local Broadcast volume to match the output volume of the
other sound sources.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the Master Volume to increase or decrease the overall output
volume from the speaker.
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2.3. Performing SIP broadcasting
SIP Broadcasting can be enabled by calling the device from a SIP phone or SIP intercom. Please refer to the
following setup procedure:
2.3.1. When performing SIP broadcasting via an SIP server
Step 1. Register with the SIP server. See p. 21.
• Turn ON the SIP Account Active on the SIP Settings screen.
• Set the SIP Server Address, SIP Server Port, User ID, Password, and Authentication ID to connect to
the SIP server.
Step 2. Set the broadcast priority. See p. 44.
• Select or change the SIP Priority on the Priority Settings screen.
Reboot
• Reboottoreectthesettingchangesmadesofar. Seep. 15.
Step 3. Check the registration status on the SIP server.
• ConrmthatthedeviceisregisteredwiththeSIPserverbycheckingtoseeif"Registered"appearsin
the SIP Registration Status on the Status screen or as SIP Account Active on the SIP Settings screen.
See p. 18, p. 21.
Step 4. Adjust the broadcast volume. See p. 27.
• Make a test call to the device from a SIP phone or other SIP device using User ID, then check for audio
output from the speaker.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the volume for each SIP item to match the output volume of the
other sound sources.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the Master Volume to increase or decrease the overall output
volume from the speaker.
2.3.2. P2P SIP Broadcasting
Step 1. Set the broadcast priority. See p. 44.
• Select or change the SIP priority on the Priority Settings screen.
Reboot
• Reboottoreectthesettingchangesmadesofar. Seep. 15.
Step 2. Adjust the broadcast volume. See p. 27.
• Make a test call from a SIP phone or other SIP device to the device by way of its IP Address, then
check for audio output from the speaker.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the SIP volume setting to match the output volume of the other
sound sources.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the Master Volume to increase or decrease the overall output
volume coming from the speaker.

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2.4. Performing VMS Broadcasting
By registering the device with or connecting it to a network recorder (NVR) or Video Management System
(VMS), VMS broadcasting can be performed using the microphones connected to these clients. For VMS
Broadcast Settings, please refer to the following setup procedure:
Step 1. Enable detection, registration & connection of the device using the ONVIF protocol.
See p. 23.
• Turn ON the VMS Connection on the VMS Broadcasting Settings screen.
• Set the Control Port, RTSP Port, Username and Password to allow detection by or registration with
the NVR or VMS clients.
Step 2. Set the broadcast priority. See p. 44.
• Select or change the VMS Broadcasting priority on the Priority Settings screen.
Reboot
• Reboottoreectthesettingchangesmadesofar. Seep. 15.
Step 3. Register the device with or connect it to NVR or VMS as an ONVIF device.
• Refer to the NVR or VMS instruction manual for more details on detecting, registering or connecting
the ONVIF device.
Step 4. Adjust the broadcast volume. See p. 27.
• Operate the NVR or VMS client and check that the microphone can be used for broadcasting.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the VMS Broadcasting volume to match the output volume of the
other sound sources.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the Master Volume setting to increase or decrease the overall
output volume from the speaker.
Note: ONVIF is the trademark of ONVIF Inc.

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2.5. Performing Multicast Broadcasting
In order to receive a multicast audio stream for Multicast Broadcasting, please refer to the following setup
procedure:
Step 1. Enable the multicast function. See p. 24.
• Turn ON the Multicast Function on the Multicast Settings screen.
Step 2. Set the port for multicast reception. See p. 24.
• On the Multicast Settings screen, check the multicast channels for which reception will be enabled,
and set the multicast address and receiving port numbers.
Step 3. Set the broadcast priority. See p. 44.
• Select or change the priorities of the multicast channels enabled on the Priority Settings screen.
Reboot
• Reboottoreectthesettingchangesmadesofar. Seep. 15.
Step 4. Adjust the broadcast volume. See p. 27.
• Make sure that audio can be transmitted and broadcast from a device that is capable of multicast
transmission, such as an IP paging gateway.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the volume for each multicast channel to match the output
volume of the other sound sources.
• On the Audio Settings screen, adjust the Master Volume setting to increase or decrease the overall
output volume from the speaker.

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3. CONNECTION WITH BROWSER
3.1. Connection Presets
The device is factory-preset as follows:
Username: admin
Password: guest
IP address: 192.168.14.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 0.0.0.0
Before connecting a PC to the device and changing its setting, it will be necessary to set the PC's network settings
so that it can operate on the same network as the device. Take care that no IP addresses are duplicated in the
same network. For example, if the device's IP address is 192.168.14.1, set the PC's IP address to 192.168.14.10
or the like.
3.2. Making Connection
Notes
• Avoid simultaneously connecting to the device from multiple PCs.
• Avoid simultaneously connecting to the device from a single PC using multiple browsers.
Step 1. Connect both the device and the PC to be used for setup to the network.
Step 2. StartthePC'sbrowserandenterthedevice'sIPaddressintheaddresseld.
Example: 192.168.14.1
The Login screen will be displayed.
Tip
Default IP address: 192.168.14.1
Step 3. Enter both the username and the password, and click on the LOGIN
button.
The Status screen will be displayed.
Click on the individual function names arranged on the left side
of the browser screen to switch screens and perform the required
settings for each selected screen.
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