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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9000 SERIES AMPLIFIER M-9000 A-9060DH A-9120DH Thank you for purchasing TOA's 9000 series Amplifier. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............5 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................6 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................8 4. FEATURES ......................... 8 5. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ................. 9 6. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................. 9 7. NOMENClATURE AND FUNCTIONS 7.1. M-9000, A-9060DH, A-9120DH [Front] ........................
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11. SETTING 11.1. Setting Keys and Knobs ..................22 11.2. Basic Setting Operation 11.2.1. Entering the setting mode (matrix mode only) ......... 23 11.2.2. Setting screen operation examples ............23 11.2.3. Returning from each setting screen to the screen on the upper hierarchy level ..............
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15. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING ..........56 16. HOW TO USE THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE 16.1. General Description ..................... 57 16.2. Installing the Software ..................58 16.3. Connecting the Unit to the PC ................58 16.4. Setting the Communication Port and Speed ............
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. •...
• Should the following irregularity be found during use, immediately switch off the power, disconnect the power supply plug from the AC outlet and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Make no further attempt to operate the unit in this condition as this may cause fire or electric shock.
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· When connecting the unit's power cord to an AC outlet, use the AC outlet with current capacity allowable to the unit. • Keep the 9000 series amplifiers over 10 cm away from objects that may obstruct air flow to prevent the Over 10 cm unit's internal temperature rise.
TOA's M-9000 Matrix Mixer is designed to be used in conjunction with optional modules and can be configured for up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs. Usable modules include 4 types of 9000 series plug-in modules, D-001T (for 2 channels of input), T-001T (for output expansion), C-001T (for remote control), and ZP-001T (for zone paging), as well as 900 series input modules.
5. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS • Keep the A-9060DH and A-9120DH amplifiers over 10 cm away from objects that may obstruct air flow to prevent the unit's internal temperature rise. Over 10 cm INPUT SELECT INPUT VOLUME OUTPUT VOLUME PARAMETER POWER ON/OFF ON/OFF MEMORY UTILITY...
ON/OFF ON/OFF ENTER ESC/BACK OUTPUT SEL TOA 9000 SERIES PRE-AMPLIFIER M-9000 1. Power switch and Power indicator 7. Output channel selection key Press this switch to turn on the power. The power Selects the output channel for which the volume indicator lights.
[VFD on-screen indications] m sec GAIN FREQ KEYLOCK FAULT EMERGENCY FADER FADER TONE GATE GAIN GAIN –10 –10 LOUD DUCK REDCT REDCT –20 –20 –30 –30 LEVEL LEVEL COMP DELAY –40 –40 31 32 15. 14-Segment,18-digit alphanumeric display 25. Input channel ON/OFF indicator (channel number) Displays the corresponding setting screen or Lights when the corresponding input channel is data when each function key is pressed.
Attach the blank panels to open slots. Connector for communications with a personal computer or control equipment. 40. Module slots 900 Series or 9000 Series modules can be 36. Functional earth terminal inserted into these slots. Hum noise may be generated when external (Refer to p.
Earth 7.2.2. T-001T (Audio output expansion module) The T-001T module is designed for use with the 9000 Series amplifiers and can expand 2 output channels per module. Since the main unit has 2 fixed outputs, the audio output can be expanded to 8 channels by using a maximum of 3 modules (6 channels).
7.2.3. C-001T (Control I/O expansion module) The C-001T module is designed for use with the 9000 Series amplifiers and can provide up to 8 channels each of input and output expansion. Since the main unit has 4 fixed inputs and outputs each, the control input and output can be expanded to up to 12 channels each when the C-001T module is used.
Mixer mode is not used with the current firmware. It will be made usable in the near future when the firmware version is upgraded. For details, please contact your nearest TOA dealer. Important Be sure to disconnect the power supply plug from the AC outlet when changing the mode.
9.1.5. Changing the output volume Step 1. Press the Output channel selection key to turn on the Output channel ON/OFF indicator (red dot) for the output channel for which the you want to change volume. Channels to be selected will change each time the Output channel selection key is pressed. Step 2.
9.1.7. Changing the indicated channels on the output meter in LEVEL status The output meter indicates the signal levels of only a set of 4 channels: CH 1 – 4 (factory-preset) or CH 5 – 8. Pressing the Up shift key alternately switches the level indication between CH 1 – 4 and CH 5 – 8. The LEVEL indicator of the output meter status indicator flashes while the CH 5 –...
9.2. Zone Paging This section describes the method of initiating zone paging from a PABX (extension telephone) using the ZP- 001T Zone Paging Module. Note that the operation method differs depending on the ZP-001T's operation mode setting: paging trunk mode or ring signal mode. 9.2.1.
9.3. Activating the Event or Making Paging Calls While Power Is OFF The 9000 Series amplifiers are designed to initiate paging by way of the ZP-001T module or activate the Event even while the power is OFF*. * The state that the front panel-mounted power switch is set to OFF position, while the power is still supplied to the unit from the AC inlet.
10. SYSTEM DESIGN-TO-OPERATION FLOW Shown below is the flow from system design to its operation, which is used in the matrix mode. 1. Design the system. 1.1. Determine the number of inputs and outputs. 1.2. Select modules. 2. Prepare equipment. 2.1.
11.2. Basic Setting Operation 11.2.1. Entering the setting mode (matrix mode only) Holding down the Utility menu key for 2 seconds or more displays the setting menu screen. Normal operation mode Setting menu screen UTILITY I N P U T – S E T T I N G 11.2.2.
[Setting content selection] Use the Parameter setting knob. The cursor position for the setting contents flashes. PARAMETER Flash I N P U T 1 P R I O R I T Y I N P U T 1 P R I O R I T Y Use each selection key to select the input and output channels.
11.3. Matrix Mode Setting Menu Flow Ensure that the Mode switch on the unit's rear panel is set to the MATRIX position before performing the setting. The setting items include those which must be set before operation (audio input/output, Event, and utility settings), those which are adjusted while actually monitoring the sound (adjustment mode settings), and those which restrict operations of front panel-mounted keys and knobs (key lock settings).
11.3.1. Audio input setting The screen display examples shown below may differ from actual displays. The on-screen indications shown in red here (actually shown by flashing cursors) are parameters or setting contents to be selected with the Parameter setting knob, input channel selection key or other designated keys. Unless otherwise specified, the indications of the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] arrows represent that the screen is switched with the Screen shift key.
11.3.2. Audio output setting The screen display examples shown below may differ from actual displays. The on-screen indications shown in red here (actually shown by flashing cursors) are parameters or setting contents to be selected with the Parameter setting knob, input channel selection key or other designated keys. Unless otherwise specified, the indications of the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] arrows represent that the screen is switched with the Screen shift key.
11.3.3. Event setting The screen display examples shown below may differ from actual displays. The on-screen indications shown in red here (actually shown by flashing cursors) are parameters or setting contents to be selected with the Parameter setting knob, input channel selection key or other designated keys. Unless otherwise specified, the indications of the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] arrows represent that the screen is switched with the Screen shift key.
11.3.4. Utility setting The screen display examples shown below may differ from actual displays. The on-screen indications shown in red here (actually shown by flashing cursors) are parameters or setting contents to be selected with the Parameter setting knob, input channel selection key or other designated keys. Unless otherwise specified, the indications of the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] arrows represent that the screen is switched with the Screen shift key.
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From the previous page PARAMETER Function selection Control output number and (When the control output function (when the control output is selected) Control output function selection (p. 39) is selected POWER) (p. 39) U T I L I T Y C - O U T C - O U T N O N E...
11.3.5. Adjustment mode setting The screen display examples shown below may differ from actual displays. The on-screen indications shown in red here (actually shown by flashing cursors) are parameters or setting contents to be selected with the Parameter setting knob, input channel selection key or other designated keys. Unless otherwise specified, the indications of the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] arrows represent that the screen is switched with the Screen shift key.
11.3.6. Key lock function setting The screen display examples shown below may differ from actual displays. The on-screen indications shown in red here (actually shown by flashing cursors) are parameters or setting contents to be selected with the Parameter setting knob, input channel selection key or other designated keys. Unless otherwise specified, the indications of the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] arrows represent that the screen is switched with the Screen shift key.
O U T P U T S E L E C T Select the paging output. OUTPUT SELECT: Sets the 9000 Series amplifiers' output or the T-001T's output as the paging output. ZONE SELECT: Sets the ZP-001T's contact output as the paging output.
Priority setting I N 1 P R I O R I T Y Assign priority levels of 1 – 8 (high to low) to the selected input signals. The priority level given to each Event is based on the priority level set here. The signal set to priority level 8 is handled as BGM in Event settings.
11.4.3. Event setting items Event number selection and Event classification settings E V E N T N O N E Event classification Event number The flashing portion is the cursor position. Use the Left and Right shift keys to move the cursor on this screen. Choose the Event number from 1 –...
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Interlock control output ON/OFF setting E V E N T 0 1 S Y N C Set whether or not to close the control output terminal in synchronization with the Event's activation. ON: Control output terminal is closed when the Event is activated. (The terminal is continuously closed during Event activation.) OFF: Control output does not interlock with the Event's activation.
11.4.4. Utility setting items Function selection U T I L I T Y C - I N CIN: Sets the functions to be assigned to the control input terminals. No function can be assigned to the control input terminals set to "Event-Trigger." COUT: Sets the functions to be assigned to the control output terminals.
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Volume increasing level setting Volume decreasing level setting C - I N 0 1 – V O L U P C - I N 0 1 – V O L D W N Set the volume level (dB) to increase or decrease. Interlock output control setting C - I N 0 1 –...
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D - 0 0 1 T Use the Left and Right shift keys to move the setting items on the screen. For slots equipped with 9000 Series plug-in modules, their module model numbers are automatically displayed and cannot be changed.
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[When the function is set to PRIORITY:] Priority setting P R I O R I T Y F I F O Set priorities when multiple inputs with the same priority level are simultaneously broadcast. FIFO: Input that comes first is broadcast. LIFO: The most recent input is broadcast.
11.4.5. Adjustment mode setting items Event activation ON/OFF Event selection E V E N T 0 1 – R O U T E KEYLOCK FAULT EMERGENCY Event No. Output channels set in Event setting Input channel set in Event setting Rotate the Parameter setting knob to obtain the Event No.
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HPF and LPF settings (input/output) H P F – 4 0 0 L P F – 1 2 5 . Rotate the Parameter setting knob to set the cut-off frequencies. Press the Right or Left shift key to select HPF or LPF, of which parameter that flashes can be adjusted. Compressor setting (input/output) C O M P R E S S O R –...
11.4.6. Key lock function setting items Set the keys to be locked on the key lock function setting screen. The KEYLOCK indication lights after setting completion. Since a password is requested if the locked key is pressed, enter the password. Lock status display (When locked:) K E Y L O C K...
11.5. Settings in Adjustment Mode In the adjustment mode, audio setting parameters can be set while monitoring the output sound. Input and output gain settings, input sound source equalization*, and sound equalization for individual output zones can be performed. Since the setting parameters are individually adjusted for each Event, perform Event settings in advance. * Input sound source equalization can be performed only for channels equipped with the D-001T module.
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Step 8. Return to the input gain setting screen and press the Right shift key. I N 1 – I N 1 1 0 . The output ON/OFF and gain setting screen is displayed. O U T 1 O U T 1 + 1 0 0 Step 9.
OUTPUT VOLUME PARAMETER ON/OFF ON/OFF MEMORY UTILITY OUTPUT SEL ENTER ESC/BACK TOA 9000 SERIES PRE-AMPLIFIER M-9000 INPUT OUTPUT UTIL POWER ALL: Locks all keys simultaneously. INPUT: Locks the Input channel selection keys, Input volume encoder, and Input channel ON/OFF key.
11.6.2. Password setting When using a password, set the password before performing lock setting for each key. Step 1. Hold down the Utility menu key for 2 seconds or more in normal operation state. The setting screen is displayed. UTILITY I N P U T –...
11.6.3. Key lock setting operation Step 1. Hold down the Utility menu key for 2 seconds or more in normal operation state. UTILITY The setting screen is displayed. I N P U T – S E T T I G Step 2.
11.6.4. Key operation when locked and key lock release Locked keys can be temporarily operated by entering a password. Operation after entering the password differs depending on the key. Step 1. Press the locked key. The password entry screen is displayed with the (Example when input keys are locked) flashing indication of the character entry position on the extreme left.
There are 4 control inputs and 4 control outputs on the rear panel, which can be expanded to a maximum of 12 inputs and 12 outputs with the additional use of 1 module. 900 Series input modules can also be used together with 9000 Series modules. 9000 series modules No.
Step 3. Insert the ZP-001T module(s) into the slots in Slot 1 order without leaving slots open in between. D-001T ZP-001T is mounted (Example when no D-001T is mounted) Note Slot 1 Start the insertion from Slot No. 1 when no D-001T module is used.
13. RACK MOUNTING BRACKET ATTACHMENT Use the supplied rack mounting bracket when mounting the unit in an equipment rack. Step 1. Remove four M4 x 8 screws on the sides. The removed screws are no longer used. Step 2. Attach the rack mounting bracket to the unit using the supplied four M4 x 16 rack mounting bracket mounting screws.
14. CONNECTIONS 14.1. Control I/O Terminal Connections CTRL REMT VOL1 REMT VOL2 Control-I/O connection terminal 14.1.1. Remote volumes 1, 2 Volume of the input or output channels can be remotely adjusted. (The REMT VOL 1 terminal is factory-preset to output 1, and the REMT VOL 2 to output 2.) Connect a 10 kΩ...
14.2. RS-232C Connector Connection Use the straight cable when connecting a PC to the unit's RS-232C connector (9P, female). 9000 Series amplifier RS-232C connection (Male) (Female) Straight cable 14.3. C-001T Module Connections 14.3.1. Control input terminal (Open voltage: 3.3 V, Max. 1 mA) Contact closures Open collectors, etc.
14.4. Removable Terminal Plug Connection Be sure to use the supplied removable terminal plugs for connections to the removable terminal blocks. Cautions • Be sure to use shielded cables for audio signal lines. • Avoid soldering stranded or shielded cable, as contact resistance may increase when the cable is tightened and the solder is crushed, possibly resulting in an excessive rise in joint temperatures.
15. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING Follow the procedures below to return all settings to default values while using the unit in the matrix mode. Details of the default values are shown on p. 70 "SETTING ITEMS AND SETTING RANGES." Normal operation mode Step 1.
16. HOW TO USE THE SUPPLIED SOFTWARE 16.1. General Description The supplied CD-ROM contains the A-9000 series maintenance software, which executes the following utility programs. Updating firmware Updates the firmware. 9000 to PC Stores parameters set at the unit to your PC.
Step 1. Load the supplied CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM drive. Step 2. Double-click the "setup_a9k.exe" icon in the software folder. Step 3. Designate the folder into which the 9000 series maintenance software is extracted, and click the "OK" button.
16.4. Setting the Communication Port and Speed Set the PC's communication port and speed according to the procedure below. Step 1. Double-click the "MaintCtrl.exe" icon to run the 9000 series maintenance software. The screen at right is displayed. Step 2. Pull down the menu from the "Option" button and select "Communication Setting."...
16.5. Updating the Firmware Our latest A-9000 firmware is made available on our product information download site (http://www.toa- products.com/international/). You can also obtain the latest version by downloading it. Step 1. Double-click the "MaintCtrl.exe" icon to run the 9000 series maintenance software.
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Step 5. Perform the following key operations at the unit to make the unit ready for data reception from the PC. 5-1. Turn the power switch off. 5-2. Press the Input channel 8 selection key, Escape/Back key, and Power switch at the same time. INPUT SELECT INPUT VOLUME OUTPUT VOLUME...
You can back up the parameters set at the unit to your PC, or transfer the parameters stored in your PC to the unit. Step 1. Double-click the "MaintCtrl.exe" icon to run the 9000 series maintenance software. The screen at right is displayed.
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Step 5. Select the file, then click the "Open" button. The set parameters are transferred from the unit to the PC or from the PC to the unit. Step 6. Click the "Exit" button to terminate the program after data transmission completion.
16.7. Monitoring the Unit's Operation Status The operation status of the unit can be monitored in real time. Step 1. Double-click the "MaintCtrl.exe" icon to run the 9000 series maintenance software. The screen at right is displayed. Step 2. Click the "Others" button.
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Step 4. To stop monitoring, click the "Stop" button. Step 5. Click the "Exit" button to terminate the program. The screen returns to the initial menu screen in Step 1.
16.8. Activating the Control Input The unit's control input can be activated through PC operation. Step 1. Double-click the "MaintCtrl.exe" icon to run the 9000 series maintenance software. The screen at right is displayed. Step 2. Click the "Others" button.
20. SETTING ITEMS AND SETTING RANGES The following tables show the setting items and setting ranges in the matrix mode. Note: Underlined parameters are factory-preset. 20.1. Audio Input Settings Setting Item Setting Range Priority 1 – 8 Ducker ON, OFF Input Channel Name 7 characters (IN1 –...
20.3. Event Settings Setting Item Setting Range Event Number 01 – 32 Event Classification NONE, ROUTE, BGMEND, BASE [When Event classification is set to ROUTE] Setting Item Setting Range Input Channel 1 – 8 Output Channel 1 – 2 (Max. 8 when the 3 T-001Ts are used) (2 or more channels selectable, all channels selected by default) Trigger NONE, VOX, C-IN01 –...
20.4. Utility Settings Setting Item Setting Range Function Selection C-IN (control input), C-OUT (control output), POWEROFF, RS232C, MODULE, PRIORITY, REMOTE (remote volume), EVENT (Event activation at power-on), VERSION, MEMORY (memory initialization) [When the function selection is set to C-IN] Setting Item Setting Range Control Input Number 01 –...
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[When the function selection is set to REMOTE] Setting Item Setting Range Remote Volume Terminal Number REMOTE1, REMOTE2 Remote Volume Control Channel OFF, INPUT1 – 8, OUTPUT1 – 2 (Max. 8 when 3 T-001Ts are used) (Default: REMOTE1 terminal for OUTPUT1 control, REMOTE2 terminal for OUTPUT2 control) [When the function selection is set to EVENT] Setting Item...
20.5. Adjustment Mode Settings Input Channel Settings Setting Item Setting Range Input Channel Selection 1 – 8 Channel Control ON, OFF Channel Gain –∞, –70 dB to +10 dB (default setting for 0.0 dB), 0.5 dB steps Ducker Attenuation Level –∞, –50 dB, –40 dB, –30 dB, –20 dB, –10 dB, 0 dB [Settings when the D-001T is used] BASS/TREBLE...
10 bands, Frequency: 20 – 20,000 Hz, 31 steps, Various range: ±12 dB, Q: 0.3 – 5 Speaker Equalizer 15 (compatible with TOA speakers only) High-pass Filter –12 dB/oct, Variable frequency range: 20 – 400 Hz, 14 steps Low-pass Filter –12 dB/oct, Variable frequency range: 4,000 –...
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Notes • The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement. • AMX is a trademark of AMX Corporation. • Crestron is a trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc. • Accessories Power cord (2 m) ..........1 Removable terminal plug (4 pins) ....1 Rack mounting bracket ........
21.3. Optional Modules 21.3.1. D-001T Power Source +24 V DC, –24 V DC, +6 V DC Current Consumption 20 mA (at +24 V DC), 20 mA (at –24 V DC), 60 mA (at +6 V DC) Input 2 channels, 3 kΩ (when the phantom power is ON) / 10 kΩ (phantom power is OFF), electronically-balanced, removable terminal block (3 pins) Input Sensitivity –60, –54, –48, –42, –36, –30, –24, –18, –10 dB* (selectable)
21.3.3. C-001T Power Source 6 V DC Current Consumption 15 mA Control Input 8 channels, open voltage: 3.3 V DC, short-circuit: under 1 mA, removable terminal block (9 pins) Control Output 8 channels, open collector output, withstand voltage: 27 V DC, control current: max.
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