Optimus MX-88 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 31

- Recording
o Press Record button for 2 seconds allows to enter RECORD READY mode and you can
see"-RECORD-" on the input assignment displays.
o Long pressing this button again starts recording and you can see to rotate the "-" mark on
the edge displays.
o Short pressing this button will cancel recording mode and back to display BGM input.
o To change recording contents, perform recording again.
- Alarm message
o If shorting GND and the PIN number equivalent to each output zone of the ALARM
CONTACT CLOSURE terminal on the rear side of the unit, recorded message or external
audio signal will be broadcast to that zone.
o "F" is displayed on the input displays during play. Recorded contents are unlimitedly played
while the contact is closed, and play finishes if the contact is released.
o If configuring MX-88 as linked system, it is recommended to individually record the
message for each of them.
o If the contact operates during record course, only contents before the contact are recorded.
8.5 WP-8A Connection
Connect to the WP-8A connection terminal on the rear side of MX-88 by using CAT5 UTP cable.
- Maximum cable length from MX-88 to WP-8A is 300 m.
- Connection of 8 sets of WP-8A to a MX-88 is allowed.
- Immediate use is allowed by automatically recognizing WP-8A without need of separate ID setting.
- You can select BGM sources or adjust BGM output volume using a WP-8A.
- You may activate or deactivate the control of WP-8A using the WALL CTRL button on the front
side on the MX-88. If WP-8A control is activated, the button of MX-88 lights.
- Turn the volume potentiometer clockwise until volume level is enough since it is set to minimum for
the initial use.
8.6 Changing of BGM input and volume adjustment in output zone using WP-8A
- Activate the WP-8A by pressing the WALL CTRL button of MX-88.
- Check that the BGM number is changed, by operating the SELECT control of WP-8A.
- Adjust local output volume using a volume potentiometer.
8.7 Independent Local BGM and MIC Broadcasting using WP-8A
Independent local broadcasting is possible if using WP-8A. You can perform the desired MIC
broadcasting or listen to BGM music in respective zone other than the Main BGM connected to
MX-88.
- Connect the desired MIC or sound source unit to MIC or LINE input.
- Press ACTIVE key, and L will be displayed by in corresponding input display.
- Adjust volume by using the respective volume control.
- Immediate broadcasting is allowed
- Local output volume is adjusted by using potentiometer volume of WP-8A or a potentiometer
volume of MX-88 depending on the status of Wall control.
MX-88 Version 1.0
MX-88
AUDIO MATRIX 8x8
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