TOA VX-100RM-EA IP Remote Microphone User's Manual

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please abide by the warning and the relevant safety tips. Please take this manual in a convenient place after you reading the guide for future reference.

⚠️ Warning: The sign means there is potential safety hazard; when operated incorrectly, it may result in death or serious injury.

? Note: The sign is used to remind the user that this equipment is attached with important data for operation and maintenance.

Setting and Installation

• Avoid getting wet with water. Do not expose the machine to rainwater or other liquid contamination, as this may lead to fire or electric shock.
• Do not use voltages outside of the designation marked on the machine. Using a voltage higher than the marked voltage could lead to fire or shock.
• Do not scratch or cut the power cord. Keep the power line far from heated objects, and do not place heavy things on it, as this will lead to fires or electric shock.

Using Machine

• If anomalies occur during use, immediately cut off the power supply. If abnormal phenomena are found, please connect with an authorized agency. Continued use may likely cause fires or shock. This includes:
  • Smoke or odor from the machine.
  • The inside of the machine is flooded by water or foreign bodies have intruded.
  • Machine falling or machine shell damage.
  • Power cord damage (wire core exposed or broken, etc.).
  • Faults (e.g., cannot network, no sound, etc.).
• Do not let foreign matters invade the machine's interior. Do not insert metal items or inflammable objects into the machine, such as foreign objects or throwing them into the vents, otherwise it will likely cause fires or electric shock.
• Please do not touch it during thunderstorms. To avoid electric shock, please do not touch the machine and the plug during lightning.
• Please do not place containers with liquid or small metal objects on top of the machine. If containers are upset and let fluid inflow into the machine, it will likely cause fires or electric shock.
• Do not open the machine interior or modify the machine. The machine interior contains high-voltage parts. Opening the cover or modifying the machine will likely cause fires or electric shock. All maintenance and other matters within the machine should be operated by professional personnel.
• Maintenance or precautions when not in use for a long time. When maintenance is required, or if the machine is not in use for 10 days or more, to ensure safety, please shut off the power supply switch and unplug the power plug. Failure to comply with this provision may likely cause electric shock or fires.

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Overview

The VX-100RM-EA is an IP remote microphone with functions for initiating general zone broadcasts and emergency broadcasts. It can also trigger preset broadcasting tasks by pressing buttons.

• Functional configuration through VX-1000 configuration tool: Users can configure network parameters, extend the number of units, and customize function buttons through the VX-1000 configuration tool for personalized setup.
• Audio broadcasting: The IP Remote Microphone can transmit incoming audio signals from external lines or microphone poles through the network for broadcast data. Each zone can receive and broadcast audio in real time. The microphone can switch sound sources between line input and the microphone pole.
• Working status indicator light: Each keypad on the IP Remote Microphone is equipped with corresponding indicator lights. By identifying the colors and flashing conditions of each indicator, the work status of each zone (or key) can be quickly understood.
• Expansion capability: It can connect up to 9 Remote Microphone Extension units. Each expansion unit has 10 keys, allowing users to add a maximum of 10 expansion units.
• Controlling task execution: When a function button is defined as a task button in the VX-1000 configuration tool, pressing the corresponding button can control tasks (such as broadcast task, control output task, monitoring task) to start and stop.

2.2 Interface Description

2.2.1 IP Remote Microphone VX-100RM-EA Front

A detailed description of the front panel components:

• 1 Power light: ? A green light is always on when power is input; ⚪ No light when there is no power input.
• 2 Work mode indicator: ⚪ No light when under server mode; ? An orange light is always on when under no server mode.
• 3 Name tag area: A space to fill in the name or function specified for the corresponding function button on a sign, and insert the signage into the area.
• 4 Status light: When a function button is defined as a zone button and is under broadcasting status, the corresponding status light is always on. In idle status, there are no lights. When initiating an emergency broadcast, the light is always red (?).
• 5 Zone lights:
  1. When a button is defined as a zone button, pressing it selects the zone represented by the key, and the zone light for that key is always on green (?). Pressing again stops the task, and the zone light turns off.
  2. When a button is defined as a task button and the bound task is executed, the zone light of the button is always on green (?). Pressing the button again stops the task, and the zone light turns off.
• 6 Function buttons: Users can customize these buttons as zone buttons or task buttons (configured via "IP Remote Microphone settings" in the VX-1000 configuration tool).
  • Zone button: Each button represents a zone. Pressing the button selects that zone, and the corresponding zone light is always on green (?).
  • Task button: Pressing the button executes the corresponding task in the VX-1000 configuration tool (e.g., playing preset broadcasts, monitoring tasks). When the task is executed, the corresponding task button's zone light is always on green (?). Pressing the button again stops the task, and the corresponding zone lights turn off.
• 7 Broadcast button: After selecting zones, press this button to start broadcasting.
• 8 Voice call light: When initiating a broadcast, this light is always on orange (?). Its brightness changes with sound volume; the light turns off when there is no sound.
• 9 Broadcast indicator light: When the IP Remote Microphone is broadcasting, this light is always on green (?). After the broadcast stops, the indicator light turns off.
• 10 Sound source switch button: Press this button to switch between line input and microphone pole sound input. The default sound source is the microphone pole input. Users can press this button to switch to line input. Only when the sound source is line input will the corresponding input sound source status light be always on green (?).
• 11 Function button indicator light: Indicates the current input sound source and the working status of the Volume +/- buttons.
• 12 Volume status light: When the volume is adjusted to maximum, the Volume status light of the button is always red (?). If the user presses the volume reduction button, the volume status light of the volume increasing button turns off. When the volume is adjusted to minimum, the corresponding Volume status light is always on (Red light ?), and if the volume is increased, the corresponding Volume status light turns off.
• 13 Volume +/- button: While the IP Remote Microphone is broadcasting, users can press these buttons to adjust the volume.
• 14 Emergency broadcast button: Press this button to raise microphone priority to emergency level, then select zones and initiate an emergency broadcast.
• 15 Emergency broadcast indicator light: This light is always on red (?) only when the emergency broadcast button is pressed. Pressing again turns the light off.
• 16 Microphone bar interface: Connects the microphone pole to collect live sound.

2.2.1 IP Remote Microphone VX-100RM-EA Rear

A detailed description of the rear panel components:

• 1 Power input interface: Connects to a DC24V/1A power adapter. (This device supports PoE power supply. If the network interface is connected to a PoE switch, no power adapter is needed).
• 2 Network interface: Connects to a switch via a network cable.
• 3 Control input interface & Line input interface:
  • Control input interface: Unused.
  • Line input interface: Receives audio signals from other devices.
• 4 SP volume knob: Adjusts the volume of the monitor speaker output.
• 5 Mic volume knob: Adjusts the volume of the microphone bar input.
• 6 Audio output interface: Not used.
• 7 Extended unit interface: Connects to the Remote Microphone Extension RM-110VX-EA.

2.2.1 IP Remote Microphone VX-100RM-EA Side

No specific components are detailed for the side panel in the diagram, but it's where the microphone bar interface is typically located.

2.2.2 Remote Microphone Extention RM-110VX-EA

The RM-110VX-EA unit shares many interface definitions with the VX-100RM-EA. For interface and function definitions, please refer to section 2.2.1.

• FRONT: Name tag area, Status light, Zone light, Function buttons, Extended unit interface.
• SIDE: (Likely where the extended unit interface is located for daisy-chaining).

3. WIRING

3.1 Wiring Diagram

Description of RJ-45 connector wiring sequence and its meaning:

Remarks:

• Rated Audio Input (Balanced): 1Vrms. Maximum Audio Input: 2Vrms. Audio Input Impedance: 10kΩ.
• Network cable adopts 568B line order. Cable order from left to right: Orange White, Orange, Green White, Blue, Blue White, Green, Brown White, Brown. (Note: The table above lists pins 1-8, while the text describes 568B order. The table seems to be a simplified representation of the used pins for this device).

3.2 Installation Instructions

When adding extra expansion units, users can use extension cables and connecting brackets to secure the parts.

Required accessories: Required accessories are included with the random accessories.

• Connecting bracket A: 2
• Connecting bracket B: 1
• Screw: 12

Step 1: Place the VX-100RM-EA and RM-110VX-EA close to each other.

Step 2: Connect the two units with the extension wire.

Step 3: Use 4 of the provided screws and Connecting bracket B to tie the two units together.

Step 4: Using the remaining 8 screws and two Connecting bracket A units, secure the two units together.

Remarks:

• Connecting bracket A has two spare screw holes. If the specified screw holes are damaged, these can be used to secure the units.
• If the connection between the two units is incorrect or loose, please unscrew all fixing screws in the brackets, disassemble the two units, and then re-secure them.

4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 VX-1000 Configuration Tool Operating Instructions

4.1.1 Software Installation

Double-click the VX-1000 installer and press "Next" to install. After installation is complete, select "Run as administrator" to launch the software.

4.1.2 Basic Parameter Settings

(1) New project file: Click "File" > "New" in the main interface, enter the project name in the pop-up dialog box, and create a new project file. After creation, settings such as system name and screen display can be made on the "Basic Settings" interface.

(2) Add device: In the "Device List" interface, add devices and set their IP addresses. Configurations are saved automatically.

(3) Matrix extended partition configuration: Set the number of matrix extended partition extenders (VX-1010ZE-EA). If not connected, this parameter does not need to be set. A maximum of 16 partition extenders can be added. Configurations are saved automatically.

(4) Device Configuration: After a device is added, input and output channel names, and control input/output channel names can be customized in the device configuration interface. Configurations are saved automatically.

• Select the corresponding matrix controller in the "Equipment List". Customize input/output channel names, volume, ground detection function enablement, and control input/output channel names. (Note: Input channels 1-4 correspond to the 4-channel audio source inputs, and output channels 1-4 correspond to the 4-channel line outputs. Grounding detection is not enabled when using DA-X power amplifiers.)
• If partition controller extenders VX-1010ZE-EA are connected, set the channel type in "Output Settings".
  • Single channel: Connects one power amplifier to the partition extender. Supports one broadcast output. Any channel (1, 2, 3, or 4) can be selected as the output channel.
  • Dual channel: Connects two power amplifiers. Supports BGM and two priority broadcasts. Channels 1 and 2 can be selected (indicated by '1'), or channels 3 and 4 (indicated by '3'). BGM broadcasts output from channels 2 and 4, and priority broadcasts output from channels 1 and 3.

(5) Create a media library: Click the "Add" button in the "Media Library" to add audio files (used as broadcast sources). Configurations are saved automatically.

(6) Broadcast List Setting: Set the broadcast audio file playlist (audio files must be added in the "Media Library" beforehand). Configurations are saved automatically.

(7) Set audio source priority: Set the audio source type (BGM/Business/Emergency) and priority for device input channels and playlists. Configurations are saved automatically.

(8) Set Group: On the "Grouping Setting" interface, multiple zones can be combined into one group.

(9) Control output: Enter the name for the Control output and check the control output to be added. Configurations are saved automatically.

(10) Set the broadcast pattern: Set the broadcast pattern, used for mode selection in schedule broadcast and control broadcast. Configurations are saved automatically.

4.1.3 Set the timer to start broadcasting

On the "Schedule Broadcast Settings" interface, set the task name, broadcast pattern, cycle type, start time, etc. When the device reaches the specified time, it will start the specified broadcast pattern.

4.1.4 Set control to start broadcasting

On the "Event Broadcast Settings" interface, set the task name, broadcast pattern, and control input. When the device's control input is triggered, the specified broadcast mode will be activated.

4.1.5 Set button to start broadcast

On the "Matrix Settings" interface, set the broadcast pattern corresponding to the [Preset 1]-[Preset 3] keys of the matrix controller. Pressing the device's [Preset 1]-[Preset 3] key starts the specified broadcast pattern.

4.1.6 Set remote microphone function

On the "Remote Settings" interface, configure the remote microphone.

• Basic parameter setting: Set the number of extension units connected to the remote microphone (supports up to 9 extension units).
• PTT/LOCK mode:
  • PTT mode: When broadcasting, press the selection key first, then continuously hold the broadcast speech key to initiate a call. Release the talk button to end the broadcast.
  • LOCK mode: When broadcasting, press the selection key first, then press the broadcast speech key to initiate a call. Press the talk button again to end the broadcast.
• Limit of Talk: Set the duration of the broadcast call. After the time expires, the device will automatically end the broadcast. When the time limit is set to 0, speaking time is not limited, and the broadcast ends manually.
• Pre-announcement tone settings (Begin Ring/End Ring): Set the device to play a pre-announcement tone when starting and ending broadcasts. If set to mute, there is no pre-announcement tone.
• Pre-announcement tone volume: Configure the volume for the start and end pre-announcement tones.
• Monitor volume: Configure the output volume for the microphone monitor speaker.
• EMERGENCY Button priority setting: Set the priority of the EMERGENCY Button on the remote microphone; the priority range is 1 ~ 128.
• Broadcast pattern: Select the broadcast mode. The corresponding list shows preset modes set on the VX-1000 broadcast mode interface. After selecting a broadcast mode, press the corresponding button to execute it; press the button again to end the broadcast mode.
• Grouping Task button pattern function setting: Select the zone. The corresponding list shows zone lists set on the VX-1000 partition mode interface. After setting the partition mode, press the corresponding button and then press the broadcast talk button to initiate a microphone broadcast.
• Control output pattern: Select the control output mode. The corresponding list shows the control output list set on the VX-1000 control output mode interface. After setting the control output mode, pressing the corresponding button closes the control output; pressing the button again disconnects the control output.
• Monitor pattern: Select the monitor mode, corresponding to the matrix output list displayed in the list. After configuring the monitoring object, press the corresponding button; the microphone monitor speaker plays the audio of the corresponding partition. Press the button again to end monitoring output.
• Fault Detection: Select Fault Detection. The "Fault Information" screen of the Remote Microphone will display a list of amplifiers configured with the VX-1000. When the microphone detects an amplifier fault, it will indicate accordingly.
• Trigger mode: Select the trigger mode. The function of the corresponding key for the remote microphone is the corresponding matrix device selected in the VX-1000 Trigger mode settings (key trigger tasks need to be configured on the SIP server). Pressing the corresponding key will trigger the microphone to initiate a broadcast.

4.1.7 Upload configuration

After parameters are modified and saved, click [Communication] > [Upload], check the relevant device in the pop-up dialog box, and then click the "Upload" button to upload the configured data file to the specified device for it to take effect.

4.1.8 Volume Adjustment

During broadcasting, the volume can be adjusted using the Volume +/- buttons. The volume level is indicated by the Volume status lights. The range is typically from 0 to 15dB, adjusted in 1dB increments. The status lights indicate maximum (red) or minimum (red) levels.

4.1.9 Microphone Bar Settings

Settings for the microphone bar input, including volume control and potential gain adjustments.

4.2 Zone broadcasting

Prerequisites: Relevant configuration must be completed, the IP Remote Microphone function key must be set up as "zone pattern", and the configuration uploaded to the corresponding device.

4.2.1 General zone broadcasting

Step 1: Manually press the zone button to select the zone; the corresponding key's zone light will be always on green (?).

Step 2: Press the broadcast button to start broadcasting. After initiating the broadcast, the status light of the associated zone is always on orange (?).

Step 3: Call the specified zone (microphone input) or play the external sound source (line input). The device defaults to microphone pole input; press the sound source switch button to switch to line input, and press again to resume the default.

Step 4: Press the broadcast key again to end the broadcast. The broadcasting light, associated status light, and area light will all turn off.

Note: If the device is set to PTT mode, when talking, it is necessary to press and hold the broadcast key continuously. Releasing the key ends the broadcast.

4.2.2 Emergency broadcast

Step 1: Press the emergency broadcast key on the microphone; the emergency broadcast light is always on red (?).

Step 2: Press the zone button to select the zone; the zone light of the corresponding button is always on green (?).

Step 3: Press the broadcast button to start broadcasting. After successfully initiating broadcast, the status light of the associated zone is always on red (?), and the broadcasting light is always on green (?).

Step 4: Call the specified area (microphone input) or play the external sound source (line input).

Step 5: Press the broadcast key again to end the broadcast. The broadcasting light, associated status light, and area light will all turn off.

Note: If the device is set to PTT mode, when talking, it is necessary to press and hold the broadcast key continuously. Releasing the key ends the broadcast.

4.3 Preset broadcasting

Prerequisites: Relevant configuration must be completed, the IP Remote Microphone function key must be set up as "broadcast pattern", and the configuration uploaded to the corresponding device.

4.3.1 Preset BGM broadcast

Step 1: Press the configured task key. The corresponding zone light is always on green (?), the broadcast status light is always on orange (?), and the corresponding zone's speaker will play the preset broadcast.

Step 2: Press the configured Task button again to stop broadcasting. All relevant lights will turn off.

4.3.2 Preset emergency broadcast

Step 1: Press the configured task key. The corresponding zone light is always on green (?), the broadcasting status light is always on red (?), and the corresponding zone's speaker will play the preset broadcast.

Step 2: The corresponding zone's speaker will play the preset broadcast.

4.4 Trigger control output task.

Prerequisites: Relevant configuration must be completed, the IP Remote Microphone function key must be set up as "control output pattern", and the configuration uploaded to the corresponding device.

Step 1: Press the configured task key. The corresponding zone light is always on green (?), the broadcast status light is always on orange (?), and the corresponding control output will be closed to execute the specified task.

Step 2: Press the configured Task button again to disconnect the control output port. At the same time, all relevant lights turn off.

4.5 Monitoring tasks

Prerequisites: The device configuration has been carried out in the VX-1000 configuration tool. The remote control microphone button function is configured as "monitor mode" and uploaded to the corresponding device.

Step 1: Press the configured task key. The corresponding zone light is always on green (?), the broadcast status light is always on orange (?), and the corresponding zone's speaker will output the voice of the corresponding output channel.

Step 2: Press the configured Task button again to stop monitoring. All relevant lights will turn off.

5. APPENDIX

5.1 Specifications

5.1.1 VX-100RM-EA IP Remote Microphone

5.1.2 RM-110VX-EA Remote Microphone Extention