Valcom SIGNATURE V-1420 User manual

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
When trouble is reported, verify there are no broken connections to the unit.
Assistance in troubleshooting is available from the factory. When calling, you
should have a Volt-ohm meter and a lineman’s test set available and be calling
from the job site. Call [phone] and ask for Technical Support, or call
[phone] for Valcom 24-hour Automated Support or visit our website at
http://www.valcom.com.
Valcom equipment is not field repairable. Valcom, Inc. maintains service
facilities in Roanoke, VA. Should repairs be necessary, attach a tag to the unit
clearly stating your company name, address, phone number, contact person, and
the nature of the problem. Send the unit to:
Valcom, Inc.
Repair and Return Dept.
5614 Hollins Road
Roanoke, VA 24019-5056
VALCOM LIMITED WARRANTY
Valcom, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under conditions of normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of
shipment. The obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, repair or
refund of any such defective device within the warranty period, provided that:
1. inspection by Valcom, Inc. indicates the validity of the claim,
2. the defect is not the result of damage, misuse, or negligence after the original
shipment.
3. the product has not been altered in any way or repaired by others and that
factory sealed units are unopened (A service charge plus parts and labor will be
applied to units defaced or physically damaged),
4. freight charges for the return of products to Valcom are prepaid,
5. all units ‘out of warranty’ are subject to a service charge. The service charge will
cover minor repairs (Major repairs will be subject to additional charges for parts
and labor).
This warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, expressed or implied,
and in no event shall Valcom, Inc. be liable for any anticipated profits, consequential
damages, loss of time or other losses incurred by the buyer in connection with the
purchase, operation, or use of the product.
This warranty specifically excludes damage incurred in shipment. In the event a product is
received in damaged condition, the carrier should be notified immediately. Clams for such
damage should be filed with the carrier involved in accordance with the F.O.B. point.
Headquarters: In Canada
Valcom, Inc. CMX Corporation
1111 Industry Avenue 35 Van Kirk Drive #11 and 12
Roanoke, VA 24013 Brampton, Ontario L7A1A5
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SIGNATURE SERIESTM, HIGH FIDELITY
AMPLIFIED CEILING SPEAKER
MODEL NO. V-1420
Issue 4 947146

VALCOM SIGNATURE SERIESTM , HIGH FIDELITY
CEILING SPEAKER
Valcom Signature SeriesTM Ceiling Speaker, V-1420, is a high fidelity, self-
amplified (6 watt amplifier) speaker and may be used to provide one-way paging
and high quality music reproduction from any Valcom page control. This
speaker has an adjustable volume control located on the front of the unit. The
V-1420 required -24VDC, 200mA (4 Valcom power units). The speaker is
available in a white powder epoxy finish.
NOTE: No power amplifier required. Do not connect this speaker directly
to a 25/70/100 volt amplifier as damage to both the amplifier and
speaker may occur. (Recommended nominal input level to the
V-1420 is -10dBm).
MOUNTING CONNECTIONS
Cut an 8.5” diameter hole in ceiling tile. After connections have been made to
the speaker, attach speaker to ceiling tile using the mounting hardware provided.
(A metal backbox with rails is available separately as model V-9816M).
Typical Connections to a Valcom Page Adapter
Recommended Quantity of Speakers per Specific Power Run
(Standard Category 3 Twisted Pair Telephone Wire)
SPEAKERS PER
POWER RUN WIRE RUN LENGTH (FT.)
V-1420 24-AWG 22AWG
4 300 500
2 500 800
1 775 1200
FCC NOTICE
NOTE: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
digital devices, 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.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables and peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM ACTION
No audio from
speaker 1. Verify volume control is turned up (clockwise). 2. Using a lineman’s test set, check for proper audio level on
Tip/A and Ring/B leads and if necessary at the source.
Low volume
from speaker 1. Verify volume control is turned up. 2. Check voltage at the speaker when in use, (-18 to -24VDC
required).
3. Using a lineman’s test set, check for proper audio level on
Tip/A and Ring/B leads. It is possible some low level audio
will be heard with only one side of Tip/A and Ring/B
connected.
Loud squeal
(feedback). 1. Decrease volume of speaker (counterclockwise). 2. Increase the distance between telephone and speaker.
3. Install confidencer on the telephone in severe problem areas.
Dimensions/Weight
•13.0”Dia. x 3.0”D (33cm Dia. x 7.6cm D)
•3.5 lbs. (1.59 kg)
Valcom Page
Control
Page
Out
V-1420
One Way
Amplified
Speaker
Tip/A
Ring/B
-24 Vdc
Gnd
2-pair twisted
telephone wire
Valcom -24 Vdc
Power Supply
FIGURE 1