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11. STARTINg The SySTeM IN TeST MODe

Leave the work described here to the professionals. Fire or electrical 

shock could result from the customer opening the case or modifying 

the unit.

WARNINg

When the IP address is unknown, it can be restored to factory-preset status by starting the system in Test mode.

Follow the procedures below to start in Test mode:

Notes

•  Ensure that the control unit’s power is turned OFF when doing this work.

•  Do not touch any parts or components on the circuit board. Static electricity could cause the control unit to 

fail.

•  All previously saved network settings are placed in factory-preset status.

 Step 1. Remove the 4 screws that hold the control unit’s top panel to remove the top panel.

Control unit

Top panel

Circuit board

Summary of Contents for AM-1B

Page 1: ...crophones AM 1B AM 1W Thank you for purchasing TOA s Real Time Steering Array Microphone Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long trouble free use of your equipment English page 1 中文 簡体字 第 27 页 中文 繁体字 第 51 頁 日本語 75 ページ ...

Page 2: ...NT SETTINGS 12 9 1 Audio Output Selection 12 9 2 Tone Settings 12 10 SYSTEM SETTINGS 13 10 1 System Settings Summary 13 10 2 System Requirements 13 10 3 iPad Settings 14 10 4 Settings Using Web Browser 16 11 STARTING THE SYSTEM IN TEST MODE 21 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 13 SPECIFICATIONS 24 Accessory 25 Optional products 25 Notes Windows and Internet Explorer are the registered trademarks of Microsoft ...

Page 3: ...y result in the unit falling down and causing personal injury and or property damage Since the unit is designed for indoor use do not install it outdoors If used outdoors there is a danger of electric shock when it gets wet with rain Do not use other methods than specified to mount the bracket Extreme force is applied to the unit and the unit could fall off possibly resulting in personal injuries ...

Page 4: ...r personal injury Install the equipment rack on a stable hard floor Fix it with anchor bolts or take other arrangements to prevent it from falling down When connecting the AC adapter s power cord to an AC outlet use the AC outlet with current capacity allowable to the unit The supplied rack mounting screws can be used for the TOA equipment rack only Do not use them for other racks When the Unit is...

Page 5: ...e 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 rad...

Page 6: ...on with your hand or other objects that may interfere with sound input 2 Microphone cable with TA 3 connector Connect this cable to the control unit s microphone input terminal 3 Microphone status indicator green red Indicates the microphone status when the array microphone is connected to the control unit Power OFF Unlit Power ON Green Microphone muted Red 4 Mute switch Used to mute the sound inp...

Page 7: ...tive ground 7 Cord clamp Holds and secures the power cord to prevent the DC plug from detaching 8 Power input terminal Connects to the optional AD 246 AC Adapter or the equivalent As for the usable adapter consult your TOA dealer 9 Network connection terminal RJ45 jack Connects to a 10BASE T or 100BASE TX compati ble network LNK LED Lights when connected to the network ACT LED Lights during commun...

Page 8: ...ption or the equivalent C E H 2 1 3 GND SIGNAL H C LNK ACT MIC INPUT LAN 24V 410mA DC INPUT Cord clamp AC adapter AD 246 option Control unit 7 2 Connecting the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the control unit s power input terminal Secure the cord with clamp Use the optional AC adapter AD 246 or equivalent For alternate adapters consult your TOA dealer For AC adapters use TOA optional AD 246 ...

Page 9: ...gnal lines Avoid soldering cable conductor as contact resistance may increase when the cable is tightened and the solder is crushed possibly resulting in an excessive rise in joint temperatures Use cables of AWG 12 24 20 mm 0 79 7 mm 0 28 Cable end treatment Shielded cable Terminal plug connections Step 1 Loosen the terminal screw then insert the cable Step 2 Retighten the terminal screw Pull on t...

Page 10: ...ck mounting screw 2 M3 x 12 machine screw 2 8 InstallING THE CONTROL UNIT 8 1 Rack Mounting Use the optional mounting hardware set when installing the unit in an equipment rack Remove four rubber feet mounted on the bottom of the unit before mounting in a rack 8 1 1 When mounting a single unit Use the optional MB 15B BK hardware set when mounting a single unit 8 1 2 When mounting 2 units Use the o...

Page 11: ...rew supplied with the YC 850 Control unit Wall mounting dimensions 225 5 mm 8 88 180 mm 7 09 3 5 x 20 wood screw supplied with the YC 850 Control unit Wall surface Step 2 Mount the control unit on the wall Notes Use appropriate screws when mounting to a wall 3 5 x 20 wood screws are supplied with the YC 850 To prevent the power plug from falling out install the AC adapter in such a way that it is ...

Page 12: ...actory preset setting Step 3 Turn ON the control unit s power 9 2 Tone Settings Note Tone settings are enabled when the Output Mode is placed in Array Mode Tone settings cannot be enabled when the Output Mode is placed in Cardioid Mode For details regarding the Output Mode see p 19 Microphone settings 2 The audio output s low frequency range can be attenuated with the low frequency cutoff switch S...

Page 13: ...ments Function Settings Tracking range setting Horizontal angle and distance Detection sensitivity Tracking speed Sound volume correction Function ON OFF and effective distance settings Mute switch function ON OFF Saving setting configuration Control Output volume level adjustment Preset memory loading 10 2 System Requirements Following are the verified operating systems and web browser programs P...

Page 14: ...or free of cost It connects to the AM 1 control unit via a wireless network allowing settings control and monitoring of the array microphone 10 3 2 Installation Using the iPad download the AM 1 iOS app from App Store Note iPhones are not compatible with the AM 1 iOS app Step 1 Access the App Store on the iPad Step 2 Search for the AM 1 and tap the GET button Download and installation will begin au...

Page 15: ...m Wi Fi setup using the iPad s settings controls Confirm that the iPad s IP address and the control unit s IP address are set to the same network Notes The control unit s factory preset IP address is 192 168 1 14 For more information on use of the AM 1 iOS app please refer to the Software Instruction Manual supplied separately ...

Page 16: ...browser 10 4 2 Menu screen Start the web browser and enter the control unit s IP address in the browser s address field to display the menu screen Factory preset to 192 168 1 14 Network Setting Network settings Mic Settings 1 Microphone settings 1 Mic Settings 2 Microphone settings 2 Settings Load Save Loading or saving of settings ...

Page 17: ...ress The MAC address cannot be changed ArrayMic Name Enter the array microphone name Up to 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols Button Operation Save Saves the set contents to the built in memory Default Note After changing the network settings turn OFF the control unit s power then turn it back ON again After the control unit is restarted open this screen and confirm that the settings have been...

Page 18: ...ch the microphone tracks the sound source The larger the number the faster the tracking speed 1 to 100 Tracking Sensitivity Set the threshold level for carrying out tracking Tracking is performed when the input audio level is higher than the threshold level 24 to 0 dB Microphone settings when Tracking Control is set to OFF Angle The sound source angle relative to the array microphone 90 to 90 deg ...

Page 19: ...mode Output Level Set the audio output level 24 to 24 dB Auto Gain Control Set the automatic level correction function Selecting ON enables the function Enter the effective range in Distance Distance is the range distance from the array microphone that enables the function 0 5 to 2 0 m Mute Button Control Set whether to enable ON or disable OFF the mute function by the array microphone s mute swit...

Page 20: ... 1 or Preset 2 Note The setting loaded or saved last is read when the control unit s power is turned ON again Button Operation OK Reads settings from the place selected with the radio button or saves settings to the place selected with the radio button Back to Menu Reverts to the menu screen Initial values of Default Preset 1 and Preset 2 Tracking Angle 90 to 90 Tracking Distance 3 0 m Tracking Se...

Page 21: ...tarting the system in Test mode Follow the procedures below to start in Test mode Notes Ensure that the control unit s power is turned OFF when doing this work Do not touch any parts or components on the circuit board Static electricity could cause the control unit to fail All previously saved network settings are placed in factory preset status Step 1 Remove the 4 screws that hold the control uni...

Page 22: ...control unit s power Step 4 Shift DIP Switch 1 back to the OFF position Step 5 Reattach the top panel as before Reverts to the factory preset network setting Use the system after setting the control unit s functions from the Web browser See p 16 Settings Using Web Browser Front side Rear side Close up view of RUN indicator Close up view of the DIP switch 1 2 OFF Set DIP Switch 1 to ON ON Circuit D...

Page 23: ...acking Control is set to ON See p 18 Microphone settings 1 Check that the speaker talking is within the sound source detection range Check whether the Tracking Sensitivity value is too large See p 18 Microphone settings 1 Check that the Output Mode is not set to Cardioid in error See p 19 Microphone settings 2 Cannot connect to the system from PC or iPad Power is not supplied to the system Confirm...

Page 24: ... Weight 1 2 kg 2 65 lb Control Unit Power Source 24 V DC supplied from the AC adapter option Usable DC power supply plug 5 5 mm 0 22 outer diameter 2 1 mm 0 08 inner diameter 9 5 mm 0 37 long and non polarity type Current Consumption 410 mA or less Signal to Noise Ratio 90 dB or more Input Combined type of TA 3 dedicated to the array microphone Output Combined type of XLR 3 32 Removable terminal b...

Page 25: ...ional products AC adapter AD 246 Rack mounting bracket MB 15B BK for rack mounting one control unit MB 15B J for rack mounting two control units Wall mounting bracket YC 850 for one control unit Consult your TOA dealer when using an equivalent adapter ...

Page 26: ...Information for Europe Manufacturer TOA Corporation 7 2 1 Minatojima Nakamachi Chuo ku Kobe Hyogo Japan Authorized representative TOA Electronics Europe GmbH Suederstrasse 282 20537 Hamburg Germany URL http www toa jp ...

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