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Everything You
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About the
9000M2
Series
A User's Guide
Rev 1.1

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  • Page 1 Everything You (Really) Wanted to Know About the 9000M2 Series A User’s Guide Rev 1.1...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Guide

    9000M2 Series’ potential. In short, it is designed to be your 9000M2 Series “survival kit”. This will be a simple, concise guide on to how to configure, program and operate your 9000M2 Series unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Subject Page What's Changed- Original 9000 vs. 9000M2 ………………… 5 Hardware Configuration (modules, accessories, etc.) a. What comes supplied with my 9000 Series unit?……………………....b. What state is the 9000 when first powered on?………………….…………...…..…. c. What function does each module perform?..............d.
  • Page 4 How do I set up a ZM Remote to activate Control Outputs?...... i. Can the ZM buttons select the source controlled by the volume knob?..42 j. How do I control the 9000M2 Series using Serial Control?......43 k. How do I control the 9000M2 Series using Contact Closures?......

  • Page 5: What's Changed- Original 9000 Vs. 9000M2

    Also, the 9000 cannot be upgraded to a 9000M2. However, the original I/O modules and remotes are still usable with the 9000M2. 9000 Series 9000M2 Series Number of Presets 32 Scenes or 32 events 32 Scenes + 32 events...

  • Page 6: Hardware Configuration (Modules, Accessories, Etc.) A. What Comes Supplied With My 9000 Series Unit

    What State is the 9000M2 Series in when it is first Powered On?  Currently, the 9000M2 Series in all its forms comes out of the box with all inputs set to (-) priority (basically, no priority-all sources mixed) feeding all outputs (how many depending on which modules are installed).

  • Page 7: What Function Does Each Module Perform

    RJ-11 Telephone Jack and Removable Terminal Blocks T-001T Dual Line Output Module Two Balanced Line Outputs Digital Signal Processing:10-Band Parametric EQ, Bass / Treble, Loudness, High and Low Pass Filters, Compressor, TOA speaker EQ presets, Delay Removable Terminal Block Output signal metering...

  • Page 8: Other Accessories

     NOTE:  Various Input, Output and special function modules designed for the BG, 700 & 900 Series will also work with the 9000M2 Series. However, the operation of many of these modules may be limited as follows:  Input & Output modules do NOT provide the DSP features, VOX, metering capability and are not in a two-channel configuration like the 9000M2 modules.

  • Page 9: What Modules Go Where

    2. Both may be used if two slots are available Slots 5-7: 3. T-001T (ALWAYS starting from Slot # 5)  1. Max of 4. 900 Series (After 9000M2 Series)  1. Up to 900 modules Slots 1-4: ...

  • Page 10: How Can I Tell Which Modules Are Installed If The 9000M2 Is Racked

    “D” modules should be grouped together and not alternated with “AN” modules. The best way to determine module slot configuration is to use the 9000M2 Series GUI Software on your PC. The software will not permit “illegal” module configurations. The hardware and software configurations must match.

  • Page 11: What Dsp Functions Are Available In Each Module

    Input/Output Channel and Control DSP functions are contained within the module hardware itself and are not available unless these modules are installed in the 9000M2 Series Frame: D-001T, D-001R, T-001T, C-001T. The 9000M2 Series Mainframe includes 2 channels of Output DSP.

  • Page 12: When Do I Use This Module

    9000M2 Series module is not available. h. What if I Need More Inputs/Outputs?  The input/output configuration on the 9000M2 Series may be expanded to a full complement of 8 Inputs (4 modules) x 8 Outputs (3 modules, plus built-in 1&2). If the application requires more than this, you have a few options: a.

  • Page 13: Getting Around The Front Panel Controls

    2. Getting Around the Front Panel Controls a. What do these buttons and knobs do 1. Input Select 1-8: Selects the input channel to be controlled from either INPUT VOLUME and ON/OFF controls or channel to be edited from the menu. These are also used to enter the 4-digit security password for accessing locked areas.

  • Page 14: How Do I Edit Settings From The Front Panel

    3. Input Level Meters: Indicates the input signal level to each channel. Only channels which have corresponding 9000M2 Series modules installed will display levels. 900 Series modules and ZP-001T modules do not show input level. Pressing the channel button again switches the display to show fader level marks.

  • Page 15: What's The Difference Between The Scene & Paging Memories

    3. Operating Layers: a. What is the difference between inputs assigned to the Scene and Paging Memories?  Scene Memory: This is the default for all non-priority Mic/Line Inputs. Best used for general mixing applications-i.e.-conference rooms, bar/restaurant, retail spaces, etc… Typically, this is for background music or live source mixing (such as microphones).

  • Page 16: How Do I Save A Configuration To My Pc

    Paging: Each Paging preset encompasses only a single priority input routed to one or more outputs. Each priority overrides the previous one in the following order: 1>2>3> None (-) Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8 Input 1...

  • Page 17: Programming From The Gui

    Click this and the 9000M2 GUI software will launch Programming and configuration of the 9000M2 Series is fast and intuitive using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) software. Using the GUI, a 9000M2 configuration template may be programmed entirely off-line, without a unit present and later, settings may be then uploaded to one or more units.

  • Page 18: Step 2. Initial Setup Wizard-Module Setup

    Step 2: Initial Setup Wizard-Module configuration Window. This window will ask you to configure modules for the hardware slots on the rear panel of the 9000M2 unit. 1. Module Setting: Indicates which modules have been assigned to each slot. Indication changes as slot configuration is changed.

  • Page 19: Step 3. Initial Setup Wizard-Remote Setup

    STEP 3: Initial Setup Wizard-Remote Setup (2). This page sets up the use of the remote volume port on the rear of the 9000M2 mainframe. These ports may be assigned to work with either the ZM-9001, ZM-9002 remotes or a standard volume potentiometer. 1.

  • Page 20: Step 4. Initial Setup Wizard-Remote Setup

    STEP 4: Initial Setup Wizard-Remote Setup (3). This window sets up the use of the new serial (RS-485) remotes: ZM-9011, 9012, 9013 & 9014, used with the RC-001T Control Module. 1. Number of Remote Controllers Selects the number of Serial ZM Remote Controllers (1-16).
  • Page 21 b. Main Configuration View Once initial setup is complete, the Main Setting window will appear. This window allows access to all programming functions, through the main windows or drop-down menu. 1. Drop-down Menu: Provide easy access short-cuts to all setup parameters and file management 2.

  • Page 22: Scene Memory View

    c. Scene Memory View 1. Displays currently active scene 2. Selects Scene Bank (1-16, 17-32) 3. Displays Scene # (1-32) 4. Displays Scene Name (may being changed when recalled) 5. Selects Power On Scene 6. Selects Scene(s) to be deleted 7.

  • Page 23: Volume Setting View

    d. Volume Setting View (D-001T/R, Mainframe Outs, T-001T) 1. Phantom Power Checking this box turns 24VDC On/Off for individual Channels (D-001T Inputs only) 2. Input Sensitivity Adjusts each channel, from -10 (line level) to -60dB (mic level) (D-001T,  D-001R Input only). Not available for other types of inputs. 3.

  • Page 24: Eq Setting View

    EQ bands to be turned ON/OFF simultaneously. 4. Speaker EQ Presets (OUTPUT Channels only). This selects one of the 30 EQ presets appropriate to the TOA speakers used. The presets use a number of the available EQ bands and displays the EQ curve applied*.

  • Page 25: Compressor Settings View

    f. Compressor View (Only in D-001T, D-001R, Mainframe,T-001T) Used when excessive or inconsistent levels are present. Clicking on the COMPRESSOR box of any Input or Output channel will display all available compressors in the edit window below. Setting Range: OFF (default), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). •...

  • Page 26: Gate/Nom Setting View

    Gate/NOM View (Only in D-001T, D-001R) How do I program the 9000M2 for Auto-Mixing? The 9000M2 Series Auto Mixing function is simple, but very effective. This is used for conference rooms, court rooms and other live venues and is designed to minimize two problems associated with multiple microphone applications: 1.

  • Page 27: Output Assignment View

    h. Output Assignment Setting View (Non-priority Inputs) Clicking on the X-Point Matrix Block in the Main View will call up the Output Assignment View (also referred to as Cross-Point or X-Point view). This window allows assignment of each input channel to any or all available outputs (Cross- point).

  • Page 28: Delay Setting View

    i. Delay Setting View (Mainframe Outs, T-001T) Clicking any DELAY block in the OUTPUT settings section of the Main view, will call up the Delay Edit window. Each Output channel may be set for a maximum of 40mSec of delay. However, since the Output channels are paired, this delay is the total ms per pair.

  • Page 29: Paging Settings How Do I Set The 9000M 2 For Priority Paging

    e. Paging Settings : How do I set the 9000M2 for priority paging? a. Input Paging Priority Setting: These settings may be found in the drop-down Menu under Paging Priority Setting. It is first important to assign a priority level (1-3) to a source you would like to use for paging. This can be a mic, message playback unit, or ZP module (telephone page).

  • Page 30: Paging Volume Setting

    b.Paging Volume Setting These settings may be found in the drop-down Menu under Paging Volume Setting. Here an Output Volume adjustment may be set that is independent of the “normal” Output Volume setting. Whether the Output volume is changed due to a scene change or a manual adjustment (i.e.-by remote), the paging signal will always be output at the pre-adjusted level.

  • Page 31: Paging Settings

    c. Paging Settings These settings may be found in the Drop-down Menu under Paging Setting or by clicking on the PAGING button in the Main Window. Here the priority input sources, trigger functions and output assignments may be selected. Each source selected occupies a Paging Preset. There are 32 Paging presets.
  • Page 32 d. How do I program a Paging Event from the front panel? a. Make certain you have a paging source connected to the D-001T/D-001R module and the parameters (i.e.-sensitivity, EQ, etc….) are set correctly for this source. b. In the channel edit mode (described above), go the PAGE function. c.
  • Page 33 6. Communication with a PC a. How do I connect a 9000M2 Series unit to a PC? Use a straight-through 9-pin serial cable Male-Female for PC connection. If your PC does not have a serial port (only USB), a third-party USB >Serial adapter should work. However, you may need to check a few, as not all will function reliably due to differences in pin configuration and driver compatibility.
  • Page 34 In this window, you may select between AUTO (which test the connection using the default rate), MANUAL (where you may enter a different baud rate. Sometimes, due to differences in PCs (or when using a USB>Serial adapter) a different baud rate may work better than the default.

  • Page 35: How Do I Protect The 9000M2 From Tampering

    How do I update the firmware on the 9000M2 unit? First you should check your unit’s current firmware version in the UTILITY menu under “Version”. Updated 9000M2 Series firmware (available at: http://www.toaelectronics.com/downloads/9000M2/Firmware/Firmware.zip You will be instructed to save the firmware to your desktop as an .mot file.

  • Page 36: How Can I Generate A Configuration Chart To Distribute To Field Techs

    When this process is completed, the unit will power down. Upon power-up, it will confirm new firmware rev on the display. This may also be viewed in the UTILITY MENU under “VERSION” (See chapter 8 – C) f. How can I generate a configuration chart to distribute to field techs? The 9000M2 configuration file may be saved as a .csv format file using the File EXCEL CSV Format option.

  • Page 37: Controlling The 9000 Series

    How do I control the 9000M2 Series from the front panel? Control of the 9000M2 Series may be accessed on the front panel. However, front panel control is limited to Memory Recall, Volume & Ch On/Off functions. While this sometimes a necessary option (for lack of any external control), it should be noted that control via remote or serial connection is more flexible, convenient and efficient.
  • Page 38 Remote Option B (Serial RS-485 Using RC-001T) RC-001T: This module is inserted into the 9000M2 frame when the need for more advanced remote control is required. The RC-001T features two serial RS-485 control ports. Each port will allow connection of up to (8) RS-485 remote controllers (shown below) for a total of 16 remotes.

  • Page 39: How Do I Connect The Zm Serial Remotes

    c. How do I Connect the ZM Serial Remotes? The ZM-9011, 9012, 9013 & ZM-9014 are setup in the following way: RS-485 Remote Wiring Scheme (Recommend CPEV or shielded CAT5 cable -min. dia. .51mm/22ga) From RC-001T From remote to remote ...

  • Page 40: How Do I Set The Zm Remotes To Control Channel Volume

    d. How do I set the ZM Serial Remotes to Control Channel Volume? In the Remote Setting Wizard, select NEXT to scroll through the available remotes until the desired ZM-9012 or ZM-9014 appears:  The remote may be set to function as an INPUT VOLUME or OUTPUT VOLUME.

  • Page 41: How Do I Set Up A Zm Remote To Select Program Sources

    f. How do I set the ZM Serial Remotes to Select Program Sources (Cross-Point Change)? In the Remote Setting Wizard, select NEXT to scroll through the available remotes until the desired ZM-9011, ZM-9013 or ZM-9014 appears:  Under FUNCTION SELECT, select CHANGE CROSS- POINT ...

  • Page 42: How Do I Set The Zm Remotes To Initiate Paging

    g. How do I set the ZM Serial Remotes to Initiate Paging? In the Remote Setting Wizard, select NEXT to scroll through the available remotes until the desired ZM-9011, ZM-9013 or ZM-9014 appears:  Under FUNCTION SELECT, select INITIATE PAGING. This must be done before programming the Paging Settings.

  • Page 43: How Do I Control The 9000M2 Series Using Serial Control

    1. Via a third party controller: AMX, Crestron, etc. RS-232C protocols are available on our website for those who wish to program their own drivers for the 9000M2 Series. AMX & Crestron currently support the 9000M2 Series and control modules are available directly from the manufacturers.

  • Page 44: Control Out Settings Page

    3. Verifies the settings (OK) or Cancels the operation. ZM-9003: The ZM-9003 controller works with the contact closure inputs on the 9000M2 Series back panel and/or on the C-001T module. It provides a total of 6 buttons-4 locking with label strips (ideal for event/scene memory or BGM source select) and two momentary buttons.

  • Page 45: How Can I Check The Contact Closure Functions Without Switches

    l. How can I check the contact closure functions if I don’t have access to switches? In the 9000M2 Mainframe, you may access the UTILITY menu and using the / arrows, select C-IN or C-OUT INFO. This displays which function has been assigned for each terminal. You can also check C-IN or C-OUT STATUS.

  • Page 46: Paging With The Zp-001T

    8. Paging with the ZP-001T a. How do I perform paging using the ZP-001T? Once you configure the I/O settings for ZP-001T as the paging source (in this example –SLOT 3/Input 5), you should then: 1. Set the priority for the ZP input as 3 or higher (above the BGM sources). 2.
  • Page 47 c. Dial “0”. The rings the extension port on the exchange d. Then dial “1-8 (corresponding to the # of the output channel(s) or 9 (for ALL ZONE PAGE). This routes the page to the appropriate zone(s). e. Then, dial “#” to execute the page. If the pre-announce tone is activated, it will sound prior to the page being broadcast.

  • Page 48: How Do I Determine When To Use Paging Port Or Ring Signal Mode

    Example of Manual Dial Mode: Example of Group Dial Mode: *Paging during power-OFF The power switch located on the amplifier front panel is a soft-switch, and not a mechanical switch and does NOT turn the power supply's primary side on or off. Therefore, there is enough internal power to maintain an active microprocessor inside the unit, even if the power switch is set to OFF.

  • Page 49: How Do I Accomplish Zone Paging If I Only Have One Output

    c. How do I accomplish multi-zone paging if I have only one output? The optional SS-9001 Speaker Output Switcher can selectively switch a single power output to one or more of the four speaker outputs by way of the contact outputs on the 9000M2 mainframe.

  • Page 50: How Does The An-001T Work To Compensate For Ambient Noise

    8. Ambient Noise Control Using the AN-001T a. How does the AN-001T work to compensate for ambient noise? The AN-001T allows the 9000M2 to automatically adjust the level of Background Music in response to a change in level of ambient noise in the environment. ...

  • Page 51: What Settings Should I Use For The An-001T

    b. What settings should I use for the AN-001T? It should help to explain what each setting does and then how to apply it: 1. AN ON- Turns the AN-001T sensing function on for that channel. Note: Each AN-001T incorporates 2 channels of ANC processing. 2.
  • Page 52 to compete with it (since after all, conversation is what being at the bar is all about). Therefore the music level is automatically lowered rather than raised. 7. OUTPUT CHANNEL: Set the output channel to be controlled by that channel of the AN- 001T.

  • Page 53: Miscellaneous

    10. Miscellaneous a. How do I troubleshoot the 9000M2 Series?

  • Page 54: What Happens If I Unplug The Power Cord Or Power Is Lost

    What happens if I unplug the power cord or power is lost?  Of course-the power goes out. However, assuming the Firmware is version 1.0 or higher, the 9000M2 Series will retain its settings (memories-scenes, events, etc…). For restoration of power, the unit may be set to either: a.

  • Page 55: Block Diagram

    d. Block Diagram e. Signal Flow Diagram...

  • Page 56: Nom Table

    f. NOM TABLE:...

  • Page 57: Where Can I Find Additional 9000M2 Series Support Resources

    NOTE: Protocols are compatible with v1.0 firmware or higher Firmware v1.01 (ZIP, 477Kb) (required to use new 9000M2 Series Programming Software, included with software download). *Updated firmware not yet posted may be available through product support. Other Resources Application Guides...

  • Page 58: Glossary Of Terms

    11. Glossary of Terms • ANC (Ambient Noise Control) function (AN-001T only) The ANC function automatically adjusts the amplifier's output volume in response to the change in ambient noise level. The output volume changes as the ambient noise level goes above or below the set reference level.
  • Page 59 TOA Electronics, Inc. 1350 Bayshore Hwy Ste. 270 Burlingame, CA 94010 Tel: (800) 733-4750 Fax: (800) 733-7088...
  • Page 60 www.toaelectronics.com...

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