USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Welcome Thank you for choosing Hill Audio for your sound system. To make sure that this product meets your expectations and provides long-term, reliable performance, please read and follow this instruction manual carefully.
USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Description The VMA-1240(B) is a comprehensive combination of a mixer for music and three microphones, a media player with FM Tuner and IR remote control, an optional Bluetooth receiver, a chime player and a mono constant voltage power amplifier for installed sound systems.
USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Configuration setup Before using the VMA-1240(B), it must be configured to match the application. Make sure the unit is unplugged from AC mains and remove the top cover to gain access to the internal elements, then set switches and jumpers and arrange connections as per following instruction.
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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER J300 - Mic Emergency. This jumper decides whether the internal mics remain active when an emergency signal is present at the emergency input. Shown position = active (default) Move jumper to de-activate internal mics in emergency. Front PCB Low-Z or LINE (Transformer) output configuration Amp PCB...
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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Controls and Connections Connections - Rear 12 13 PAGE 5...
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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Controls - Front 46 47 33 34 35 Display - Elements Remote Control - Elements PAGE 6...
USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Functional Description The VMA-1240(B) is a combination of a triple-microphone & music mixer, a media player, and a mono constant voltage power amplifier which can optionally be wired for low-impedance operation. Packed in a rugged 19’’ | 2U case and fitted with forced fan cooling, it’s a comprehensive and reliable centre piece for commercial sound systems in retail and hospitality.
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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER MOH Signal output. This output is designed to feed the music-on-hold (MOH) input of a telephone system, which requires the built-in transformer isolation. The output can however also be used as a monitor speaker output, providing 1W of output power into an 8 Ohm load (do not use loads with lower impedance or higher power requirements).
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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Line level (Constant Voltage / High impedance) output. This amplifier is fitted as standard with an output transformer that can be enabled by moving an internal connector (see chapter “setup configuration”). The transformer should be placed in circuit if the amplifier is to be used with a 100 V, 70 V or 25 V line speaker distribution system.
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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER MUSIC source selector. This rotary 4-psotion switch allows to choose any of the 3 rear-side Line inputs (16) to be the music source, or the internal media player. Additionally, a front-side 3.5mm TRS input (34) can be the source, which automatically replaces the Media Player signal if a plug is plugged into the socket (34).
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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Folder level (Store) button. Depending on the chosen source (FM or Media - via control 52), this control has different functionality: In Media Play mode (Indicator 62 off) | Press: go to folder level, then navigate by data dial (32) In FM Mode: (Indicator 62 on) | Allows you to store a new station preset.
USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Display Elements 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).
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IR remote control is not possible. Bluetooth 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 Bluetooth-enabled version might be subject to territorial restrictions.
USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Notes on files, folders and data conventions The media player section build into this unit is a hardware player and as such subject to various restrictions, which are useful to be aware of: Media Memory types.
GND RV VCC Chime Player Sounds The VMA-1240(B) stores the chime sound which is invoked by the Chime player controls (14, 31. 32) on a Micro-SD Card. The unit comes pre-programmed with a standard chime sound; however this sound can be changed to anything the user deems suitable.
USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Operation A. Connections For connecting this unit to AC mains, please note: Check whether the AC mains voltage and frequency is the same as this product is specified for (see rear panel of product). Whenever the specified voltage or your AC plug should not match the local conditions, do NOT plug the AC cord into the wall outlet and contact you dealer immediately.
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USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Connections This unit uses the below connector types, for which the pin assignment must comply with the following specification. Always make sure to use good connectors and cables to ensure proper operation. Balanced connections are to be preferred over unbalanced connections where applicable and feasi- ble.
USER MANUAL - VMA1240 INSTALLATION MIXING AMPLIFIER Technical Specifications Power (RMS) ..1x240W@4 Ohms (LoZ) / @40Ohms (HiZ) AC IN (230V setting)......AC220-250V~ 50Hz Signal/Noise..........>72dB (Line) AC IN (115V setting)......AC110-120V~ 60Hz Crosstalk Damping........>55dB (Line) Power consumption.........max. 465W THD............<0.05% (Line) Dimensions......W483.0×H88.0×D263.0mm Frequency response (LoZ w/o HPF)....20Hz – 20 kHz Weight..............9.55 kg Maintenance and warranty While we have chosen the best components to make this product as rugged and reliable as possible, some parts in audio...
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