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VLH-3000
30 Watt Loud Hailer
Owner's Manual
Four Fog Horns, Bells and Whistles
New Conmetic Design for a Consistent Look with other Standard
Horizon Products
Flush Mount Capability
Two 30 Watt PA Outputs, One Forward One After
Two Intercom Connections Allow You to Toggle Between IC 1 and IC2
Microphone Features Dedicated Button for Access to Intercom Sta-
tions
External Speaker Output: 4 W Max. at 4 ohm
VLH-3000
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- Page 1 VLH-3000 30 Watt Loud Hailer Owner's Manual Four Fog Horns, Bells and Whistles New Conmetic Design for a Consistent Look with other Standard Horizon Products Flush Mount Capability Two 30 Watt PA Outputs, One Forward One After Two Intercom Connections Allow You to Toggle Between IC 1 and IC2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.4 Automatic Signaling ... 12 7 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY ... 14 8 MAINTENANCE ... 16 8.1 Replacement Parts ... 16 8.2 Factory Service ... 17 8.3 Troubleshooting Chart ... 17 9 WARRANTY ... 18 10 SPECIFICATIONS ... 22 Page 2 VLH-3000... -
Page 3: General Information
Your Loud Hailer requires 13.8 VDC (±20 %) power input. The VLH-3000 maximum PA speaker output is 30W. ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the VLH-3000 Loud... -
Page 4: Packing List
2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the Loud Hailer is first opened, please check it for the following contents: VLH-3000 Loud Hailer (with Microphone) Mounting Bracket (with attaching hardware and hanger kit) Owner’s Manual Power Cord Dust Cover 3 OPTIONS MMB-84 ... -
Page 5: Installation
3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the VLH-3000. 4. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the VLH-3000 with the lock washer nut combination; so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface (see Figure 1). -
Page 6: Electrical Installation
4.2 Electrical Installation The rear panel of the VLH-3000 contains: A DC Power Cord A terminal strip for the External Speaker, two PA Horns, and two MLS- 300i Intercom Speakers. Refer to Figure 2 and complete the following steps for the electrical installa- tion. - Page 7 Also note that an 8-Ohm speaker may be used, but the loudness will be reduced. 5. The VLH-3000 can use the optional MLS-300i Intercom Speaker. This is connected to any of the Intercom terminals (“IC1” or “IC2”). 6. See Detail “A” in Figure 2, If a 2-wire speaker (such as a MLS-300 Exter- nal Speaker) is connected to the Intercom terminals (“IC1”...
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Page 8: Controls And Switches
For detailed operating instructions refer to section “6 OPERATION.” LISTEN/PWR Knob Turns the VLH-3000 on and off as well as adjusts the volume level of the built-in speaker or external speaker in the LISTEN-BACK mode. AUTOMATIC SIGNALING Buttons... - Page 9 Speak into the Mic while the PTT button is press to transmit audio to the PA horn or the Intercom Speaker. CALL Button Used only when a Intercom Speaker is connected to IC1 or IC2. When pressed produces a beep in the connected Intercom Speaker. VLH-3000 Page 9...
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Page 10: Operation
This section contains operating instructions for the VLH-3000. 6.1 Switching Power On/Off 1. Rotate the LISTEN/PWR knob clockwise to turn on the VLH-3000. 2. To turn the VLH-3000 off, turn the LISTEN/PWR knob fully counter-clock- wise. 6.2 Hail/Listen-Back 1. Press the PA button to activate the PA horn, then select the output PA horn by pressing the FWD, BOTH, or AFT button. -
Page 11: Intercom
IC1 - to activate Intercom Speaker 1 IC2 - to activate Intercom Speaker 2 2. Make sure the VLH-3000 is in the HAIL mode, and press the micro- phone PTT button. Speak clearly with your mouth about one inch (2.5 cm) from the microphone. -
Page 12: Automatic Signaling
6.4 Automatic Signaling Automatic Signaling is typically transmitted through the PA horn, but the VLH-3000 can also send these signals to the intercom speaker(s). 1. Select the PA horn to be used by pressing the FWD, BOTH, or AFT button. - Page 13 One 5-second blasts followed by three 1-sec- ond blasts (separated by 2 seconds) evey 120 seconds. AGROUND One 11-second rings evey 60 seconds. ANCHOR One 5-second rings evey 60 seconds. VLH-3000 FOG HORN TIMING CHART Listen Back 120s Listen Back 120s Listen Back...
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Page 14: Fog Alert Tone Frequency
Signaling Operation. Available selections are “150 Hz” through “850 Hz” in 50 Hz steps. The default Alert Tone Frequency is 400 Hz. 1. Press and hold in the PA button while turning the VLH-3000 on by rotat- ing the LISTEN/PWR knob. - Page 15 MEMO VLH-3000 Page 15...
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Page 16: Maintenance
8 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in the VLH-3000 will provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the VLH-3000. Keep the rear terminal strip from being directly exposed from direct wa-... -
Page 17: Factory Service
Sound is not emitted f r o m t h e e x t e r n a l speaker. VLH-3000 TROBLESHOOTING CHART PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY R e v e r s e d p o w e r Check the power cable for DC volt- wires. -
Page 18: Warranty
STANDARD HORIZON will return the Prod- uct to the purchaser freight prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STANDARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date. In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the warranty period, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for any breach of contract... - Page 19 This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United States of America and the District of Columbia. STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replace- ment parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist.
- Page 20 This warranty gives spe- cific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state. ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COV- ERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Page 20 VLH-3000...
- Page 21 Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the VLH-3000, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 7:00-5:00PST.
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Page 22: Specifications
PA Horn ... 25 Watts x 2 CH (@4 Ω, 10 % distortion) Fog Horn Frequency ... 150 - 850 Hz (Adjustable, 50 Hz multiple) Standard Horizon reserves the right to make changes and enhancements to products at our discretion. Current specification are therefore subject to change without notice. - Page 23 MEMO VLH-3000 Page 23...
- Page 24 Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. www. standardhorizon.com Page 24 Copyright 2006 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. VLH-3000...