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Precautionary Designations
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
Do not remove cover.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying
this unit.
Network Connection
The Talkback IP Speaker has one CAT-5 RJ-45
network connector on the rear panel. Use the
supplied CAT-5 patch cable to connect the
Talkback IP Speaker to an Ethernet switch.
See Figure 1 for detailed connections.
Call Switch Connection
The Talkback IP Speaker provides a call switch
input via screw terminal connections. See
Figure 1 for detailed connections.
Mute Out Connection
The Mute Out may optionally be connected to the
mute input of Valcom Classroom audio
management systems in order to suspend locally
originated classroom audio during intercom
announcements.
LED (+) and (-) Connection
LED (+) and (-) is a
current limited output designed
to illuminate an optional LED. The LED is intended
to provide visual indication of call progress. The
LED illumination will flash when the call switch is
pressed and will continue to flash until the call is
answered. The LED illumination will be solid while
a connection to the IP Talkback Speaker is
established.
MOUNTING
Cut an 8.50” diameter 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).
Network Connection
The VIP-160-IC has one CAT-5 RJ-45 network
connector on the rear panel. Use the supplied
CAT-5 patch cable to connect the VIP-160-IC to
an Ethernet switch. (See Figure 1).
-10 dB Line Level Out Connection
The -10dBm Line Level Out may be connected to
up to 40 Valcom Self Amplified Speakers in order to
provide additional sound reinforcement in an area.
Figure 1. VIP-160-IC Connections
