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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER

Time Display. Depending on the chosen source (FM or Media - via control 52), this part of the 
display shows different content: 
In Media Play mode (Indicator 62 off): Either the remaining or elapsed time are displayed in a 
hh:mm:ss format, depending on the setting made by (50). 
In FM Mode: (Indicator 62 on): If the unit works in station scroll mode, the currently chosen 
station preset number is displayed. If the unit works in frequency scroll mode, this part of the 
display remains unused (blank).  

 

Time Mode Display (Elapsed): In Media play mode, this part of the display indicates that the 
elapsed time of the current track is shown in the time display (55). The setting can be altered 
by (50). This part of the display remains unused in FM mode.  

Time Mode Display (Remaining): In Media play mode, this part of the display indicates that the 
remaining time of the current track is shown in the time display (55). The setting can be 
altered by (50). This part of the display remains unused in FM mode.  

Numeric data display. This part of the display is not used in this product. This is NOT a malfunc-
tion. 

8-Digit Clear Text Readout. Depending on the chosen source (FM or Media - via control 52), 
this part of the display shows different content: 
In Media Play mode (Indicator 62 off): The file name of the currently playing track is shown, 
with its first 30 digits scrolling through the display. Letters exceeding 30 digits will be 
discarded. Note that this is NOT an ID3 tag readout, but a file name readout, so files must be 
named properly to yield a sensible displayed content. The display will show the file name and 
alternate with the folder name the current file is located in. Whether at a specific time the file 
or the folder name is displayed, is indicated by the respective symbols (60/61)
In FM Mode: (Indicator 62 on): The RDS station name (PS section of the RDS signal) is 
displayed if the received FM signal contains this information. If no RDS station name is avail-
able, the currently tuned frequency is displayed. Note that this unit only displays the station 
name of the RDS signal, no other potentially contained RDS content. 

Folder Name Display Indicator. In Media play mode, this indicator shows that the current 
content of the Clear text readout (59) is a folder name. This indicator is not used in FM mode. 

File Name Display Indicator. In Media play mode, this indicator shows the current content of 
the Clear text readout (59) is a file name. This indicator is not used in FM mode. 

Source Mode Indicator. Shows whether unit is in Media play mode (indicator off) or FM mode 
(indicator on). The mode can be changed via the control (52). 

Play Sequence Indicator. In Media play mode, this indicator shows whether the unit is set to 
straight sequential or random play sequence. The setting can be altered by control (48). This 
indicator is not used in FM mode.

Play Mode Indicator. Based on the selection made by control (49), this part of the display 
shows the letters “SPL”, “SLO”, “ACO” or ALO“. This indicator is not used in FM mode. 

Transport status indicators. In Media play mode, 3 standard symbols indicate whether the unit 
is in PLAY, PAUSE or STOP status. The 1st (outmost left) indicator is not used in this product; 
this is NOT a malfunction. 

Display Elements

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Summary of Contents for VMA-1240

Page 1: ...RevA 06 2017...

Page 2: ...Make sure any cable connections to and from the product are neither subject to potentially des tructive mechanical impact nor present any risk of stumbling or other accident risk to people Audio equip...

Page 3: ...garbage at the end of its life but shall be returned to authorized recycling stations Unpacking Please check that the box contains the following items Main parts 1 pc VMA 1240 B main unit 1 pc Mains...

Page 4: ...for the output Factory default stereo JP21 22 Determine whether the signal at the SL stereo link preamp output 15 is affected by the emer gency signal or not Factory default enabled JP16 J17 Enable a...

Page 5: ...be unplugged from CN5 on the amplifier pcb a short pair of heavy red and black wires and replaced by the spare plug connected to the toroidal transformer nearer the rear of the unit same wire types N...

Page 6: ...1 2 3 4 6 5 Controls and Connections Connections Rear 7 8 9 12 13 15 11 10 18 19 21 22 20 PAGE 5 USER MANUAL VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER 24 23 16 17 14...

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Page 8: ...input all output signals Main Zone will be muted and the emergency message signal from this input will become audible instead Please note that the internal microphones may or may not be included in th...

Page 9: ...ine level in stereo and unaffected by the MAIN volume controls 6 and 36 Line Inputs These are 3 pairs of RCA input jacks with one of the signals fed into these inputs being selectable as the music sou...

Page 10: ...y result in inferior operational range In case the unit is rackomunted the included antenna extension kit can be used which allows to mount a secondary aerial socket in one of the rack ears and connec...

Page 11: ...s not account for level reductions set by the rear side maximum volume control 6 If the level meter indicates full volume but the output appears low check the setting of the rear side maximum volume c...

Page 12: ...n play sequence ACO All Continuous The player continues after the playing the current song The next song is determined by the chosen sequence The player stops after the sequence is executed once ALO A...

Page 13: ...med properly to yield a sensible displayed content The display will show the file name and alternate with the folder name the current file is located in Whether at a specific time the file or the fold...

Page 14: ...oth Replay only versions with built in BT receiver The VMA 1240 is optionally available with built in Bluetooth module version VMA 1240B This module can not be retrofitted and the availability of the...

Page 15: ...y works with SD cards and USB sticks up to 16GB of size which are formatted in FAT32 file system and contain a maximum of 2000 files The player does NOT support larger memory sizes external hard disks...

Page 16: ...andard chime sound however this sound can be changed to anything the user deems suitable To change the chime sound it is requires to open the unit Such work shall only be expedited by a quali fied tec...

Page 17: ...rces if such controls are provided Set the MAIN and ZONE volume controls of this unit to a low level Make adjustments to all volume settings as needed For switching off follow the inverse sequence alw...

Page 18: ...tip sleeve red tip shield sleeve red tip black sleeve shield uncon 3 1 2 plug side 3 1 2 cable side red 2 black 3 shield 1 red 2 shield 1 3 2 3 1 3 1 2 3 1 2 cable side plug side red 2 black 3 shield...

Page 19: ...me based warranty according to the country s of purchase requirements on the function of the electronic circuitry we hence have to limit the warranty on such electro mechanical parts to 90 days from t...

Page 20: ...3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 G CHIME TRIGGER CHIME VOL MAIN VOL 3 2 1 G REMOTE AMP MODULE NC MUTE MUSIC LEVEL MIC LEVEL ZONE VOL ZONE VOL MAX LEVEL MAX LEVEL BUS MIC1 EQ MIC...

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