Wheelock TPA-20 Installation Instructions Download Page 3

When connecting a TPA Amplifier to an unused CO trunk port, install as shown using an RPS-2406 power supply to provide talk battery to the CO port. 
 
 
 

 

 

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OPERATION: 

 (See Figure 5.) 

 

 

 

Figure 5:  Front Panel Indicators And Controls 

 
 
 

POWER (INDICATOR):

  The green LED will light when the AC cord is plugged into a 120 VAC source. 

 

PAGE (LEVEL CONTROL):

  The Page level is used to adjust the volume of both the microphone and telephone inputs.  Turn the control shaft clockwise to 

increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. 
 

MIC & TEL (LEVEL CONTROLS):

 

 Access to these controls is from the bottom of the unit.  The MIC level control is set at the factory in the minimum 

position.  The TEL level control is set at the factory in its maximum position.  If no microphone is used in the system, there is no need to change these 
control settings. 
However, should a microphone be used, comply with the following procedure: 
 
1. 

Adjust the Page level control (on the amplifier front) clockwise to its middle position. 

2. 

Adjust the MIC level control clockwise to attain the desired sound level while speaking into the microphone. 

3. 

Switch the microphone off and make a telephone page. 

4. 

Adjust the TEL level control counterclockwise to match the sound level of the microphone for the same setting of the PAGE control. 

 

NOTE:  This is a one time adjustment for specific microphone and telephone inputs. 

 
 

MUSIC LEVEL:

  The Music control is used to adjust the volume of the background music source.  Turn clockwise to increase volume and 

counterclockwise to decrease volume. 
 

NOTE:

  The background music level should be kept at a lower level than the page level. 

 

MUSIC MUTE:

  Music is automatically muted when paging.  After completion of the paging message the music will gradually return to its original level.  

Note that pausing for too long a period while making an announcement may result in the gradual return of music, until speaking again. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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TONE LEVEL:

 

 Use the Tone control to adjust the tonal balance of the output signal.  The amplifier frequency response is flat with the tone level in the 

maximum clockwise position. 

 

PEAK INDICATOR:

 

 Flickering of the LED at maximum levels is a proper indicator of the amplifier level.  If the LED stays on permanently, this should be a 

sign that an overdrive condition exists. 

 

HORN PROTECT/LO-CUT:

  This switch is located on the amplifier apron.  Turn the switch ON whenever HORNS are used in the system.  This will protect 

the horns from damage from low frequencies. 

 

Summary of Contents for TPA-20

Page 1: ...It is very important to maintain the amplifier grounded for safe and trouble free operation If there is no grounded electric outlet connect a wire from the GND terminal of the unit to a water or steam pipe POWER CORD CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure At...

Page 2: ...uent power loss on the distribution line NOTE To allow for future expansion It is recommended that the total system wattage requirement should not exceed 85 of the amplifiers rated output i e 17 watts for the TPA 20 and 30 watts for the TPA 35 the total system wattage requirement is the summation of the wattage tap selections of all system speakers and horns A single 8 ohm speaker may be connected...

Page 3: ... a telephone page 4 Adjust the TEL level control counterclockwise to match the sound level of the microphone for the same setting of the PAGE control NOTE This is a one time adjustment for specific microphone and telephone inputs MUSIC LEVEL The Music control is used to adjust the volume of the background music source Turn clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume NOTE T...

Page 4: ...OR WARRANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WHETHER AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A PRODUCT IS SUITABLE FOR THE USER S PURPOSES OR WHETHER IT WILL ACHIEVE THE USER S INTENDED RESULTS THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISAPPLICATION IMPROPER SPECIFICATION ABUSE ACCIDENT ...

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