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Toa TS-780 Operating Instructions Manual

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CONFERENCE SYSTEM
TS-780
(CENTRAL UNIT)
TS-781
(CHAIRMAN UNIT)
TS-782
(DELEGATE UNIT)
TS-773/774
TS-781
Thank you for purchasing TOA's Conference system.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TS-773
TS-774
YR-780-2M
YR-780-10M
TS-780
TS-773/774
TS-782
TS-780 SERIES
(MICROPHONE)
(MICROPHONE)
(2 m EXTENSION CORD)
(10 m EXTENSION CORD)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    YR-780-2M (DELEGATE UNIT) (2 m EXTENSION CORD) YR-780-10M (10 m EXTENSION CORD) TS-780 TS-773/774 TS-773/774 TS-782 TS-781 Thank you for purchasing TOA's Conference system. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.1. Making Speech ....................14 6.2. Making Priority Speech (Chairman Unit TS-781 Only) ........15 7. RECORDING ...................... 16 7.1. Using the TS-780 Central Unit's Built-in MP3 Recorder ........16 7.2. Using an External Recording Equipment ............40 8. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ..........42 8.1.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • Should the following irregularity be found during use, immediately switch off the TS-780’s power, disconnect the power supply plug from the TS-780’s AC outlet and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Make no further attempt to operate the unit in this...
  • Page 4 When removing the power cord, be sure to hold its plug to pull. (TS-780 only) • Avoid installing the unit in humid or dusty locations, in locations exposed to the direct sunlight, near the...

  • Page 5: General Description

    The TS-780 Series conference system is designed for quick and easy installation and storage. The system can be installed by merely connecting conference units* to the TS-780 Central unit. * Collective name of the following 2 models: TS-781 Chairman Unit and TS-782 Delegate Unit.

  • Page 6: Nomenclature And Functions

    Performs recording playback Connects to headphones. (Mini jack) conference contents using the SD card. (Refer to p. 16 "Using the TS-780 Central Unit's 13. Delegate unit ON/OFF switch [DELEGATE ON Built-in MP3 Recorder.") OFF] Sets action of the delegate unit.
  • Page 7 [Rear] 24 25 18. AC inlet 23. Recording output terminal [REC OUT] Connects to the supplied power cord. 10 kΩ, –20 dB*, unbalanced, phone jack. Connects to a recording equipment. 19. Expansion switch [EXPANSION/MAIN] 24. Recording output terminals [REC OUT] Used when expanding the Central unit. Set this switch to the EXPANSION position if 10 kΩ, –20 dB*, unbalanced, RCA jack.

  • Page 8: Ts-781 Chairman Unit And Ts-782 Delegate Unit

    Connects to the TS-773 or TS-774 Microphone. goes off. 3. Speaker Outputs other speakers' voices. Adjust the volume with the TS-780 Central unit's Conference Unit volume control. The built-in speaker is temporarily disabled while speech is made using this unit.
  • Page 9 [TS-781/TS-782 Right Side] [TS-781/TS-782 Left Side] 7. Speaker and headphones volume control 9. Headphones volume control Simultaneously adjusts the sound output volume of Adjusts the sound output volume of the headphones the built-in speaker and the headphones connected connected to the adjacent Recording/Headphones to the adjacent Recording/Headphones output output terminal (8).

  • Page 10: Function Settings

    When multiple Central units are connected, match all the settings of each unit. If settings differ among these Central units, only the setting of the unit with its Expansion switch set to MAIN takes effect. TS-780 Central Unit Delegate unit's...

  • Page 11: Automatic Mic-Off Function

    [Setting] Set the Automatic mic-off setting switch to the ON (30 seconds of time out) position. Set this switch to OFF if this function is unnecessary. TS-780 Central Unit TIME OUT Automatic mic-off setting switch (Factory default: OFF) Notes • For conferences in which long breaks in speech are expected, set the automatic mic-off setting switch to the...

  • Page 12: Fbs (Feedback Suppressor) Function

    5.4. FBS (Feedback Suppressor) Function An annoying screeching sound may be produced when using a public address system. It is referred to as "Acoustic feedback*" that will occur at various frequencies depending on the surrounding environment. The unit's built-in Feedback suppressor (FBS) function effectively suppresses acoustic feedback through simple operation (depresses the volume level at the feedback frequency).
  • Page 13 5.4.2. Using an external graphic equalizer Step 1. Connect an external equalizer to the unit as shown below. TS-780 Central unit Equalizer Step 2. Set the Feedback suppressor switch to the EXT position. AUTO MANUAL Step 3. Take measures against acoustic feedback using the graphic equalizer.

  • Page 14: Operating Chairman And Delegate Units

    6. OPERATING CHAIRMAN AND DELEGATE UNITS This section explains how to operate Conference units in a conference. Be sure to set the TEST switch of the TS-780 Central Unit to OFF before use. (See p. 11.) 6.1. Making Speech Step 1. Press the TALK key once.

  • Page 15: Making Priority Speech (Chairman Unit Ts-781 Only)

    6.2. Making Priority Speech (Chairman Unit TS-781 Only) Holding down the priority key on the Chairman unit gives that unit speech priority and allows it to interrupt other conference units. Step 1. Press the Priority key. The microphone in-use indicator lights, and the Microphone in-use indicator: Lights.

  • Page 16: Recording

    MP3 format. It is also possible to perform recording using an external recording equipment. 7.1. Using the TS-780 Central Unit's Built-in MP3 Recorder The conference contents can be recorded to and played back from the SD/SDHC card ("SD card" herein) in MP3 format using the TS-780 Central unit's built-in MP3 recorder. 7.1.1. Nomenclature and Functions of the MP3 Recorder 4 5 6 7 VOL.
  • Page 17 8. Operation indicator Flashes or lights as shown in the table below depending on the operation state. Remains unlit when the recorder is not operating. Lit red Recording in progress Flashing red Recording in pause Lit green Playback in progress Flashing green Playback in pause 9.
  • Page 18 7.1.2. Before use 7.1.2.1. Handling precautions • Be sure to make a backup copy of the sound source file recorded on the SD card to a PC. There is a possibility that data will be lost due to unit's breakdown or mishandling. • When inserting or removing the SD card, do not apply excessive force to the card slot. Doing so may cause damage to the unit or a scratch on the SD card. • The Recorder is a high-precision electronic device. When moving the unit, be sure to take out the SD card from the slot. Doing otherwise may cause damage to the unit or breakage to the sound source media. • The backup battery is fully charged in 5 days when connected to AC mains. Once fully charged, the battery maintains the time setting for 4 months.
  • Page 19 7.1.2.1. Menu The Menu structure of the MP3 Recorder is as follows. (p. 29) (p. 24) File Browser Repeat Mode SD card Single Repeat 1 Repeat Dir Repeat All Random (p. 24) Exit Play Setting Repeat Mode Exit (Cannot be set) (p.

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    7.1.3. Settings [Date and Time settings] Set Date and Time. Step 1. Press the Menu button on the MP3 reorder's front panel. The Main Menu appears. Main Menu Record Setting Playlist Date&Time Step 2. Press the Backward button or Forward button to select "Date & Time"...
  • Page 21 Date/Time Date:2010 / 01 / 01 Time:00:00:28 OK Step 6. Press the Backward button or Forward button to select Year. This figure increases as the Backward button is pressed. It decreases as the Forward button is pressed. Date/Time Date:2013 / 01 / 01 Time:00:00:37 OK Step 7. Press the OK button. The underline cursor stops flashing, and Year is set.
  • Page 22 [Bit rate settings] Set the bit rate at the time of recording depending on the required sound quality. Recording format is MP3 only. Step 1. Press the Menu button on the MP3 reorder's front panel. The Main Menu appears. Main Menu Record Setting Playlist Date&Time...
  • Page 23 Bit Rate(bps) 32Kbps 48Kbps 64Kbps Step 6. Press the Backward button or Forward button to select the bit rate to be set. The settable bit rates are as follows. Bit Rate(bps) • 32 Kbps • 128 Kbps • 48 Kbps • 192 Kbps 32Kbps • 64 Kbps • 256 Kbps • 96 Kbps • 320 Kbps 48Kbps 64Kbps Default setting is 128 Kbps.
  • Page 24 [Repeat mode settings] Set the repeat mode (Repeating operation) at playback. Step 1. Press the Menu button on the MP3 reorder's front panel. The Main Menu appears. Main Menu Record Setting Playlist Date&Time Step 2. Press the Backward button or Forward button to select "Play Setting"...
  • Page 25 Repeat Mode Repeat 1 Repeat Dir Repeat All Step 6. Press the OK button. (When Repeat All is selected) The set contents are displayed for about 2 seconds and then confirmed. Repeat Mode Repeat 1 Repeat Mode Repeat Dir Repeat All Repeat All Step 7.
  • Page 26 7.1.4. Recording Note Never switch off the unit nor remove the SD card during recording. The Recording file is lost. [Record screen] p. 24 Repeat mode (Refer to Memory card indication 00:01:25 Present time Record condition DM1-0001. MP3 Record indication Record file name 00:02:27 Record time Record file format 00:30:45 128K...
  • Page 27 VOL. 18:02:25 RE C DM1-0016.mp3 00:00:02 539:25:40 64K Operation indicator (Lights red) File name Step 4. To temporarily stop recording, press the Record button To temporarily stop again. The screen changes in standby state. The operation indicator flashes red. 18:02:25 To restart recording, press the Record button again. DM1-0016.mp3 00:00:11 539:25:31 64K...
  • Page 28 [Recording time on an SD card depending on memory card size and bit rate] SD card size Bit rate 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 Kbps 70 h 50 min 142 h 25 min 275 h 8 min 552 h 31 min 1105 h 3 min 48 Kbps...
  • Page 29 7.1.5. Playback [Play screen] Repeat mode p. 24 Memory card (Refer to indication 00:01:25 Time Play DM1-0001. MP 3 Track indication Track name 00:01:20 Track time 000/999 00:05:25 Total track Total track time number Note When using the sound source file recorded by other recording equipment than the built-in recorder, the lengths of the folder name and file name are limited to the number of characters specified below. Folder name: Up to 64 alphanumeric characters long File name: Up to 64 alphanumeric characters long (including the extension) Step 1.
  • Page 30 File Browser DM1-0001.MP3 DM1-0002.MP3 Step 6. Press the Backward button or Forward button to select the sound source file to be played back. File Browser Holding down the Backward button or Forward button DM1-0002.MP3 scrolls display of files in the sound source file list fast backward or forward. DM1-0003.MP3 DM1-0004.MP3 (When the DM1-004.MP3 is selected)
  • Page 31 Step 11. To skip to the next sound source file during playback, To skip forward press the Forward button. The recorder skips to the beginning of the next sound source file in the sound source file list and continues to play back. 18:04:57 Holding down the Forward button displays the volume level in numerical value and increases it.
  • Page 32 7.1.6. Deleting a file Delete unnecessary sound source files from the SD card. Note A read-only file cannot be deleted. To delete it, you first need to cancel the read-only setting. Files can also be deleted using a PC. Step 1. Select the sound source file to be deleted following the same File Browser procedures as in Steps 1 to 6 of “Playback” (see p. 29). DM1-0002.MP3 DM1-0003.MP3 DM1-0004.MP3...
  • Page 33 File Browser DM1-0001.MP3 DM1-0002.MP3 To delete next file Step 7. To delete the next sound source file if there is, press the Backward button or Forward button to select the file to be deleted, then perform Steps 1 to 6. Perform Step 1 to 6. Step 8. Press the Menu button. The screen reverts to the Main Menu. Main Menu File Browser Play Setting...
  • Page 34 7.1.7. Using the Play list You can use the Play list for playback. When the sound source files used often are programmed in the Play list, only such programmed files can be played back in order. Note To ensure correct operation of equipment, the number of the files to be registered in the Play list is limited to 80. Registering more than 80 files may cause equipment malfunction. [Registering to the Play list] Step 1 Select the sound source file to be registered following the same File Browser procedures as in Steps 1 to 6 of "Playback" (see p. 29). DM1-0002.MP3 DM1-0003.MP3 DM1-0004.MP3...
  • Page 35 [Playing back files in the Play list] The sound source files registered in the Play list are played back in the sequential order of registration. Step 1. Insert the SD card having been recorded and registered in the Play list into the SD card slot. SD CARD Step 2. Press the Backward button or Forward button to select "Playlist" Main Menu in the Main Menu.
  • Page 36 18:14:28 VOL. DM1-0001.MP3 RE C 00:00:03 001/006 00:00:16 Operation indicator (Lights green) Step 7. Adjust the volume level with the Volume control knob. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it. Increases VOL. Decreases To temporarily stop Step 8.
  • Page 37 Step 10. To skip to the previous sound source file during playback, To skip backward press the Backward button. The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous sound source file in the Play list, and continues to play back. Note 18:15:16 Holding down the Backward button displays the volume in numerical value and decreases it. DM1-0004.MP3 Adjustable range is from 0 (minimum) to 74 (maximum). 00:00:13 Default value is 74.
  • Page 38 [Deleting a file from the Play list] The sound source file no longer needed to be registered in the Play list can be deleted from the Play list. Note The sound source file itself will not be deleted from the SD card even if it has been deleted from the Play list. To delete unnecessary sound source files from the SD card, read "Deleting a file" (see p. 32). If you delete the sound source file from the SD card, the file itself is also automatically deleted from the Play list. Step 1. Select the sound source file to be deleted from the Play list 001/006 Playlist following the same procedures as in Steps 1 to 3 of "Playing back files in the Play list" (see p.
  • Page 39 001/006 Playlist Delete the file DM1-0001.MP3 DM1-0002.MP3 Step 6. Press the OK button. The selected sound source file is deleted from the Play list, and the screen reverts to the Playlist screen. 000/005 Playlist Step 7. To delete the next sound source file if there is, repeat Steps 1 to 6. DM1-0002.MP3 DM1-0004.MP3 Step 8. When your desired sound source files are deleted, press the Menu button.

  • Page 40: Using An External Recording Equipment

    TS-781 Chairman Unit, or TS-782 Delegate Unit. 7.2.1. Recording with the Central Unit Step 1. Connect the recording output on the rear panel of the TS-780 Central Unit to the recording equipment's recording input. There are 2 types of recording output terminals: a phone jack and RCA jacks. Select either type of jack according to recording equipment to be connected.
  • Page 41 7.2.2. Recording with the Chairman Unit or Delegate Unit Using the Recording/Headphones Output terminal on the side panel, recordings can be made in the same manner as for the Central unit. TS-781 Chairman unit or TS-781 Chairman unit or TS-782 Delegate unit TS-782 Delegate unit (right side) (left side)

  • Page 42: Installation And Connection

    8. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 8.1. Installation Procedures Basic System Installation (1 Central unit and up to 64 Delegate units) 1. Connect the Chairman/Delegate units to the Central unit (see p. 44) 2. Perform function settings for the Central unit, and volume adjustment, etc. for the Chairman/Delegate units (see p.

  • Page 43: Connection Example

    8.2. Connection Example TS-780 Central unit TS-780 Central unit TS-781 Chairman unit TS-782 Delegate units TS-780 Central unit TS-781 Chairman unit TS-782 Delegate units TS-781 Chairman unit TS-782 Delegate units...

  • Page 44: Basic System Installation And Adjustment

    Microphone TS-781 Chairman unit or TS-782 Delegate unit Step 2. Connect the TS-781 Chairman unit and TS-782 Delegate unit to the TS-780 Central unit. When installing, keep conference units 1.5 – 2 m away from each other. If distances exceed 2 m, use YR-780-2M (2 m) or YR-780-10M (10 m) extension cords. Up to 32 conference units can be connected per line (line 1 and 2) of the central unit.
  • Page 45 When all indicators for the installed conference units light, this completes connection confirmation. In this event, if the indicators of a certain conference unit do not light, check the connections of the microphone and those between the Central unit and conference units. TS-780 Central unit Test indicator: Lights TEST...
  • Page 46 Step 5. Set the number of simultaneously operable Delegate units using the In-use delegate unit number selector on the front panel of the Central unit. For details, refer to p. 10. TS-780 Central Unit Delegate unit's In-use delegate ON/OFF switch...
  • Page 47 Central unit. * This function automatically turns off the microphone if not used for 30 seconds (see p. 11). Microphone volume control AUX volume control TS-780 Central Unit TIME OUT To a BGM player OFF ON...

  • Page 48: If Using Multiple Central Units

    Follow Steps 1 – 10 on pages p. 44 – p. 47 for each Central unit. Step 2. Set the Central unit's rear-mounted Expansion switch. Set the Expansion switch of one of the connected Central units to MAIN, and the remaining Central units to EXPANSION. TS-780 Central unit (EXPANSION) MAIN Expansion switch (Factory default: MAIN) Step 3.

  • Page 49: If Mounting A Central Unit In A Rack

    Step 1. Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the unit. Step 2. Mount the unit in a rack using the optional MB-23B Rack mounting bracket. Machine screw M4 x 12* Plain washer (for M4)* TS-780 MB-23B Rack mounting bracket Fiber washer...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    11. SPECIFICATIONS 11.1. TS-780 Central Unit Power Source 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 60 W Rated Output 36 V DC, 650 mA x 2 Input MIC: –60 dB*, 600 Ω, unbalanced, phone jack AUX: –20 dB*, 10 kΩ, unbalanced, phone jack Output Recording: –20 dB*, 10 kΩ, unbalanced, phone jack, pin jack x 2 Headphones: Mini jack Equalizer Insertion Input: 0 dB*, 10 kΩ, pin jack Input Terminals Output: 0 dB*, 10 kΩ, pin jack Expansion Input and Input: 0 dB*, 10 kΩ, unbalanced, pin jack x 2...

  • Page 51: Ts-781 Chairman Unit And Ts-782 Delegate Unit

    11.2. TS-781 Chairman Unit and TS-782 Delegate Unit Power Source 36 V DC, 30 mA or less (supplied from the Central Unit TS-780) Output Headphones/Recording: 3 2 Ω (headphones)/10 kΩ, –20 dB* (recording), unbalanced, mini jack (with Volume control) x 2 Internal Speaker: 130 Ω, 200 mW (with Volume control) Control Talk key: Microphone, speaker on-off control by talk key...
  • Page 52 Traceability Information for Europe Manufacturer: Authorized representative: TOA Corporation TOA Electronics Europe GmbH 7-2-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Suederstrasse 282, 20537 Hamburg, Japan Germany URL: http://www.toa.jp/ 133-22-438-00...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ts-781Ts-774Ts-773Yr-780-2mYr-780-10mTs-782

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