Compact Voice Alarm System
User Manual
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5. Instructions for performing basic functions
5.1 Alarm mode
Activating alarm mode
Lift red button flap (alarm button “activate Evacuation”) and press it. However miniVES system is
not equipped with the red button protected by the flap. That means that pressing once the red
button on the front panel of miniVES activates the 5 seconds procedure (Evacuation button starts
blinking RED) during which the system waits for second press of the button. Finishing this two steps
procedure activates Alarm Mode. Green LED indicators will emit light in all sound system zones. The
system enters alarm state and automatically activates all zones. In this state, music background and
zone microphones are disconnected. It is still possible to send automatic alarm messages or via
fireman microphone. The system awaits messages to given zones. The alarm state applies until the
programmed as ”cancel alarm” is pressed.
Cancelling alarm
During alarm state, press “Cancel Alarm” button. VASCU enters standby mode, all alarm messages
are muted and background music is restored.
Sending evacuation messages
Activate alarm and select zones. A green LED next to the zone name means the zone is ready to
transmit. Press “Evacuation” button. A constant red indicator next to green zone selection indicator
means that evacuation message is being sent. The evacuation message will be played back in given
zones in a continuous way, until the button “cancel alarm” is pressed.
Sending warning messages
Activate alarm and select zones. A green LED next to the zone name means the zone is ready to
transmit. Press “Warning” button. A flashing red indicator next to green zone selection indicator
means that the warning message is being sent. The warning message will be played back in given
zones in a continuous way, until the button “cancel alarm” is pressed.
Sending verbal messages via microphone
Activate alarm and select zones you wish to be received in. A green LED next to the zone name
means the zone is ready to transmit. Lift the microphone, press and hold “push to talk” button while
speaking.. Speak slowly, loud and clearly.
