Toa IP-A1SC15 User manual

IP-A1SC15IP HORN SPEAKER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing TOA’s IP Horn Speaker.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................... 2
2. SUMMARY AND FEATURES .................................................................................................. 5
3. ABOUT SECURITY MEASURES ............................................................................................ 5
4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................... 6
5. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................... 8
6. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................ 8
7. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 9
7.1. Attaching the Rear Cover ..................................................................................................... 9
8. CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 10
8.1. Network Connection ........................................................................................................... 10
8.2. Connections to Control Input and Output Terminals ......................................................... 11
8.3. Removable Terminal Plug Connections ............................................................................ 12
9. SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................ 13
9.1. System Settings Summary ................................................................................................. 13
9.2. System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 13
9.3. Connection with Browser ................................................................................................... 14
10. INITIALIZATION OF SETTINGS ......................................................................................... 15
11. CAUTIONS REGARDING THE AVC/H.264 PATENT LICENSE ..................................... 16
12. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE .............................................................................................. 16
13. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ............................................................................................... 17
14. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 18
Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 18
Optional products .................................................................................................................... 18

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• 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.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.
CAUTION
WARNING
When Installing the Speaker
• Install the speaker only in a location that
can structurally support the weight of the
speaker and the mounting bracket. Doing
otherwise may result in the speaker falling
down and causing personal injury and/or
property damage.
• When installing the speaker in the snowy
area, take appropriate measures to prevent
snow from lying on the speaker. If the snow
lies on the speaker, the speaker may fall,
causing personal injuries.
• Do not use other methods than specied to
mount the bracket. Extreme force is applied
to the speaker and the speaker could fall
off, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
• Attach the safety wire to the speaker. If not
attached, the speaker could fall off, resulting
in personal injury.
• Use nuts and bolts that are appropriate
for the ceiling’s or wall’s structure and
composition. Failure to do so may cause the
speaker to fall, resulting in material damage
and possible personal injury.
• Tighten each nut and bolt securely. Ensure
that the bracket has no loose joints after
installation to prevent accidents that could
result in personal injury.
• Use the specied mounting bracket in
combination. Doing otherwise may cause
the speaker or component to fall off,
resulting in personal injury.
• Do not mount the speaker in locations
exposed to constant vibration. The mounting
bracket can be damaged by excessive
vibration, potentially causing the speaker to
fall, which could result in personal injury.
• Do not use anti-rust lubricant. If it contacts
resin or rubber parts, they could deteriorate
and cause the speaker to fall, possibly
resulting in personal injury.
When the Speaker is in Use
• Should the following irregularity be found
during use, immediately cut off the power
supply from a PoE+ or PoE switching hub
and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Make
no further attempt to operate the speaker
in this condition as this may cause re or
electric shock.
· If you detect smoke or a strange smell
coming from the speaker
· If water or any metallic object gets into the
speaker

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· If the speaker falls, or the speaker case
breaks
· If the LAN cable is damaged (exposure of
the core, disconnection, etc.)
· If it is malfunctioning (no tone sounds)
• To prevent a re or electric shock, never
open nor remove the speaker case as
there are high voltage components inside
the speaker. Refer all servicing to qualied
service personnel.
• Do not touch the speaker and LAN cable
during thunder and lightning, as this may
result in electric shock.
• To prevent the electromagnetic wave
interference from badly inuencing medical
equipment, make sure to switch off the
speaker’s power when placing it in close
proximity to the medical equipment.
.
CAUTION
When Installing the Speaker
• Avoid installing the speaker in humid or
dusty locations, in locations exposed to
the direct sunlight, near the heaters, or in
locations generating sooty smoke or steam
as doing otherwise may result in re or
electric shock.
When the Speaker is in Use
• Avoid touching the speaker’s sharp metal
edge to prevent injury.
• Do not operate the speaker for an extended
period of time with the sound distorting.
Doing so may cause the connected
speakers to heat, resulting in a re.
• Have the speaker checked periodically by
the dealer from where it was purchased.
Failure to do so may result in corrosion
or damage to the speaker or its mounting
bracket that could cause the speaker to fall,
possibly causing personal injury.
The IP-A1SC15 IP horn speaker is capable of delivering extremely high
volume sound output. Therefore, close proximity to the speaker over time
could present the danger of hearing impairment. Be sure to follow the
instructions below when conducting performance tests:
• Turn down the sound volume before adjusting the volume.
• Do not position one’s ear close to the speaker.
• Point the speaker in a direction where no people are present.
• Avoid listening to high-volume output for prolonged periods of time.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children may be present.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio
interference.

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FCC REQUIREMENTS
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Modications
Any modications made to this device that are not approved by TOA Corporation may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
DECLARATION
Any modication to the unit, unless expressly approved by TOA Electronics, Inc., could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
TOA Electronics, Inc.
1 Harmon Plaza, Suite 700 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094, USA
TEL [phone]
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
IP HORN SPEAKER IP-A1SC15
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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2. SUMMARY AND FEATURES
The IP-A1SC15 IP horn speaker is equipped with a built-in power amplier and sound source
memory. It can be connected to and used over a local network.
• Power may be supplied by way of PoE+ or PoE switching hubs.
• Full compatibility with international IP66 waterproof enclosure standards ensures that the
speaker can be used in a wider range of temperatures and weather conditions, realizing excellent
environmental performance.
• The IP horn speaker is compatible with the following broadcasting modes:
Internal sound source
broadcasting mode
Enables broadcast of up to 20 internal sound source les by means of
control input or Remote API (HTTP).
VMS broadcasting
mode
E n a b l e s b a c k c h a n n e l a u d i o b r o a d c a s t f r o m t h e V M S ( V i d e o m a n a g e m e n t
system) software using the common protocol for IP cameras.
SIP broadcasting mode Enables SIP broadcasts from any voice communications device that
utilizes th e SIP pr otoc ol, suc h as SIP or IP tel eph one (IP- PBX) systems.
Multicast broadcasting
mode
Allows up to 20 multicast ports to be set up, for 20 multicast audio
stream paging groups.
• Orders of priority can be set among the various broadcasting modes, meaning higher priority
broadcasts can interrupt and override lower priority broadcasts.
• Since the speaker is equipped with individual offset adjustable volumes for each broadcasting modes
and patterns (internal sound source), actual broadcasting volume can be normalized or optimized.
• Broadcasts can be controlled using Remote API or control inputs from connected external
equipment.
• Connected external equipment can be controlled by control outputs in synchronization with speaker
broadcasts.
3. ABOUT 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 speaker, 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 separate setup
manual which can be downloaded from the TOA DATA Library (https://www.toa-products.com/
international/).
• Take utmost care in the management of the speaker’s communications password.

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4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
 [Side] [Rear](withrearcoverremoved)]
1.Mountingbracket
Used to securely mount the speaker to a wall
or ceiling.
2.Rearcover(accessory)
This weatherproof cover protects the cable
connection parts from the elements.
3. Sealing nut
Functions as a weatherproof cable inlet.
4.Safetywireattachmentring
Used as an attachment point for safety wire
to prevent the speaker from accidentally
falling.
(See "INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS" on p.
8.)
Safety wire attachment ring
5.Controloutputterminals
Allows control of external equipment in
synchronization with speaker operation.
6.Functionalgroundterminal
If excessive noise is produced when the
speaker is connected to external equipment,
connect this terminal to the external
equipment’s functional ground terminal,
potentially minimizing the noise level.
Note
This terminal is not for protective ground.
7. LAN port
Connect to a PoE+/PoE switching hub using
a LAN cable.
Tip
Amplier Rated Output is as follows.
• 15 W at PoE+ powered
• 8 W at PoE powered
8.LINK/ACTindicator(green)
Flashes when data is being sent or received
over a network.
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7
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9
10
11
12
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2
3 4

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 9.Statusindicator(orange)
Indicates the speaker’s operating status.
Speaker Operation Status Indicator
System startup Flashing twice
Broadcast standby Continuously lit
Broadcasting Continuously lit
System mute* Flashing quickly
Initialization or
rmware updating
Flashing slowly
* System mute is a state in which this
speaker is muted by the control from the
transmitting device.
10.Resetkey
The speaker begins to restart when this
key is clicked.
Hold down this key until the Status indicator
(9) ashes slowly to initialize the speaker’s
settings.
(See "INITIALIZATION OF SETTINGS" on
p. 15.)
11. Ring gasket
Prevents water from getting inside the
speaker’s rear cover.
12.Controlinputterminals
Allow input of control signals from
connected external equipment to enable
output of internal sound source les or
make calls to SIP devices.

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5. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• Please apply the latest rmware version to this product. The latest version is available at the TOA
DATA Library (https://www.toa-products.com/international/).
• As this product is IP-based, a slight time lag between actual and broadcast may happen.
• Broadcast audio may sometimes break up due to packet loss or network failure.
• Periodic inspection and manual rebooting are needed to extend the product life.
• This product may reboot automatically to keep the stable operation.
6. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following instructions when attaching the safety wire. Failure to do so could result in
the speaker falling, potentially resulting in personal injury.
• Select a safety wire that is strong enough to withstand the total weight of the speaker being
mounted.
• Use a wire with a diameter larger than 1.5 mm or 0.06".
• Attach the safety wire so that it does not become slack.
CAUTION
Notes
• Since safety wire is not supplied with the IP horn
speaker, be sure to prepare it separately.
• When attaching the safety wire, be sure that it is
fastened securely to the safety wire attachment
ring.
Mount the speaker so that its downward inclination is within 80° of horizontal, and the cable inlet is
facing downward, as shown in the gure below.
5 (0.2")
16
(0.63")
Unit: mm
Safety wire attachment ring
Cable
Downward
inclination: 80°
141 (5.55")
25 (0.98")
50 (1.97")
3 – ø9
(0.12" – ø0.35")
36
(1.42")
[Mounting bracket dimensional drawing]
Unit: mm

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7. INSTALLATION
7.1. AttachingtheRearCover
[Beforeattachment]
Notes
• To ensure complete weatherproong, be sure that the following specications of cable are used for
both the LAN cable and the control input and output cable:
Cable diameter: ø4.5 to 5.2 mm or ø0.18" to 0.2"
Cable type: Round (not compatible with at or spiral type cables.)
• The recess is 14.3 mm or 0.56" in diameter. Use a LAN cable with an RJ45 plug that can pass
through this recess.
[Installationprocedure]
The rear cover is designed to meet specic weatherproong regulations (IP66 enclosure standards).
During installation, follow the below procedure to ensure that weatherproong performance is not
impaired.
Step 1. Turn the sealing nut counterclockwise to detach it from the rear cover.
Step 2. Remove both the sealing clamp and the sealing bush from the recess
in the cover.
Tip
Use the hole plug with the sealing bush as follows:
If using the control cable in
Step 3
If NOT using the control
cable in Step 3
Remove the plug from the
sealing bush.
Sealing bush
Hole plug
Leave the plug inserted
in the sealing bush.
* Attached to the rear cover when shipped
from the factory.
Rear cover
(accessory)
Sealing nut
Rear cover
(accessory)
Recess
Sealing clamp
Sealing bush
Removable terminal plugs
(3 pins)
Sealing nut*
Sealing clamp*
Hole plug*
Sealing bush*
Ring gasket
Screws
(3 places)
Rear cover
(accessory)
Recess

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Step 3. Slide each part over the ends of the LAN cable
and control cable in the order shown in the gure
at right.
Tip
Feed the cable ends through the sealing bush
can be more easily done by pressing the cable
into the slots in the bush.
Step 4. Feed the ends of both the LAN cable and the
control cable through the recessed hole in the
rear cover to connect them to the LAN port and
terminals on the rear panel.
For connection method, see "Network Connection"
mentioned below and "Connections to Control
Input and Output Terminals" on the next page.
Step 5. Conrm that the ring gasket installed in the perimeter of the rear panel ts snugly in its
groove.
Step 6. Attach the rear cover to the speaker using the 3 rear cover screws.
Step 7. Slide the sealing bush and sealing clamp up the cable(s) and reinsert them into the recess
in the rear cover.
Step 8. Slide the sealing nut up the cable(s) and screw it securely into position.
After tightening the nut rmly by hand, secure it by rotating another 90° (1/4 rotation) using
a wrench.
Note
Take care not to overtighten the nut, as it could be damaged.
8. CONNECTIONS
8.1. NetworkConnection
Connect the IP horn speaker to the PoE+ or PoE switching hub using
a LAN cable (straight UTP or STP cable, both rated at Category 5e
or greater and tted with RJ45 connectors). Power to the speaker is
supplied by the PoE+ or PoE switching hub.
Compatible switching hubs:
Switching hubs conforming to PoE+ (IEEE802.3at Class 4) or PoE
(IEEE802.3at Class 3) specications.
*Only when using the control functions
LAN cable
Control cable*
Sealing nut
Sealing clamp
Sealing bush
Rear cover
(accessory)
Slot
(Rear Panel)
From PoE+ (or PoE)
switching hub