For Service Technicians only

INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR VM-3000 SERIES

INTEGRATED VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM
This manual describes works to be performed with the unit's case open.
Leave all these works to a qualified electrician.
Do not pass this manual to users.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SWITCHING OFF THE SYSTEM POWER ................................................. 2
2. INPUT TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION AND
MIC INPUT SENSITIVITY CHANGE ............................................................. 3
3. VP-200VX INSTALLATION IN THE VP-2241/2421AND
GROUND LIFT SETTING
3.1. Installing the VP-200VX in the VP-2241/2421 ................................................... 5
3.2. Ground Lifting Using the VP-200VX ................................................................... 6

4. SPEAKER LINE VOLTAGE CHANGE

4.1. VM-3240VA/3360VA and VM-3240E/3360E ...................................................... 7
4.2. VP-2241 and VP-2421 ....................................................................................... 8

5. DC FUSE REPLACEMENT
5.1. VM-3240VA/3360VA and VM-3240E/3360E ...................................................... 9
5.2. VX-2000DS ........................................................................................................ 9
5.3. VP-2241 and VP-2421 ..................................................................................... 10

6. CONNECTING TO THE SX-2000 SYSTEM

6.1. General Description ......................................................................................... 11
6.2. VP-200VX Installation in the VM-3240VA/3360VA .......................................... 12
6.3. Example of Connections between the SX-2100AO, VM-3240VA/3360VA,
and VP-2241/2421 ........................................................................................... 13
6.4. Operating the Combined System of the VM-3240VA/3360VA and
the SX-2000 System ........................................................................................ 14
6.5. Example When the VM-3240VA/3360VA Connected to
the SX-2000 System Fails ................................................................................ 15

WARNING
Be sure to switch off the system power before starting any work described herein.
Doing otherwise may cause electric shocks.
For switching off the system power, refer to p. 2 in this manual.

1. SWITCHING OFF THE SYSTEM POWER

When it is necessary to open the equipment's case for modification or change of setting, the system's power
needs to be switched off.
If the DC power supply from the VM-3240VA/3360VA, VM-3240E/3360E, and VX-200PS to the VX-2000DS
stops, the VX-2000DS automatically switches the system's power supply over to the battery. The system
power can be switched off without switching over to the battery by using the VX-2000DS' Setting switch.
Note
Stopping the AC power supply to the VX-2000DS automatically switches the power supply over to the battery.
Take care not to stop the AC power supply to the VX-2000DS.

[To switch off the system power]

Step 1. Terminate all current broadcasts to stop system operation.
Step 2. Shift the Setting switch on the VX-2000DS's rear panel to the "AC" position.
VX-2000DS Rear

ER/UK version only

DETECT(VX-200PS)
PS3

BATTERY POWER IN
24V
MAX150A

PS2

DC POWER OUT (+) MAX 25A (DC 20V-40V)

5
4
3
2
1

PS IN (+) MAX 25A (DC20V-40V)

5
4
3
2
1

ON OFF ON OFF

THERMISTOR

PS IN
1,2:PS1
3,4:PS2
5,6:PS3

230V
50/60Hz 240W
FUSE

T3.15A L

DS SF
LINK

SETTING

AC DC

SETTING

AC DC

Setting switch

Step 3. Stop the AC power supply to the VM-3240VA/3360VA, VM-3240E/3360E, and VX-200PS by
disconnecting each unit's AC power cord.
This permits the system power to be switched off without switching over to battery operation if AC
power is supplied to the VX-2000DS.

[To restore the power supply to the system]

Step 1. Restore the AC power supply to the VM-3240VA/3360VA, VM-3240E/3360E, and VX-200PS.
The DC power is supplied from these units to the VX-2000DS.
Step 2. Shift the Setting switch on the VX-2000DS rear panel back to the "DC" position.
Step 3. Operate the system normally.

2. INPUT TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION AND MIC INPUT SENSITIVITY

CHANGE
Each of the MIC inputs 1 to 3 (electronically balanced) can be converted to a transformer-balanced input by
installing an optional input transformer IT-450 on the PC board.
Each sensitivity of the MIC inputs 1 to 3 can be changed from 50 dB (factory-preset) to 30 dB by cutting
the corresponding jumper wire on the input PC board.

Step 1. Remove the screws securing the VM-3240VA/3360VA's cover (3 pieces on each side, 2 on the top,
and 1 on the rear) to detach the cover.

Binding screw M4 x 8

VM-3240VA/3360VA

Step 2. Remove the input PC board.

The input PC board is fixed to the unit's rear panel with 8 screws.
Unscrew the PC board to detach it.

Step 3. To convert the electronically balanced input to a transformer-balanced one, install and solder the IT450 transformer at the corresponding location on the PC board.

Input transformer

VM-3240VA/3360VA's rear panel

Step 4. Cut the jumper wires designated according to purposes referring to the PC board diagram showing
the jumper wire locations below.
4-1. To convert the electronically balanced input to a transformer-balanced one
Cut the jumpers (a), (b), or (c) corresponding to the transformer-installed input on the pc board.
4.2. To change the microphone input sensitivity
Cut the jumper (d), (e), or (f) corresponding to the desired MIC input on the pc board.

4-2
(f) JP509:
Jumper for MIC input 3
sensitivity change

(d) JP507:
(e) JP508:
Jumper for MIC input 1
Jumper for MIC input 2
sensitivity change
sensitivity change

(Front side)
VM-3240VA/3360VA

4-1
(c) JP505 and JP506:
Jumpers for input 3
balanced type conversion

(b) JP503 and JP504:

Jumpers for input 2
balanced type conversion

(a) JP501 and JP502:

Jumpers for input 1
balanced type conversion

Step 5. Replace the input PC board.

Step 6. Replace the cover.

3. VP-200VX INSTALLATION IN THE VP-2241/2421 AND

GROUND LIFT SETTING
3.1. Installing the VP-200VX in the VP-2241/2421
Step 1. Remove the VP-2241/2421 power amplifier's top panel.

VP-2241/2421

Step 2. Unscrew the VP-200VX's panel to detach it.

Step 3. Mount the VP-200VX module.

Attach the VP-200VX's panel to the mounting location and the VP-200VX unit to the back of the
mounting location, then secure them to the amplifier using the screws removed in step 2.
Note: Mount the VP-200VX with its circuit board components faced down.

VP-200VX

VP-200VX 's panel

Mounting screw
(Use the screw removed
from the VP-200VX)

Step 4. Plug the VP-200VX's connector into the CN106 connector on the circuit board inside the amplifier.

DRIVE PCB

CN106

[VP-2241/2421 Connector position]

Rear panel

Step 5. After mounting is completed for all required channels, replace the top panel.

3.2. Ground Lifting Using the VP-200VX

When operating the system, hum noise may be generated by a ground loop accidentally created in the
system. The ground loop can be cut off with the Ground Lift jumper connector setting on the VP-200VX board.
Step 1. Remove the VP-2241/2421 unit's top panel referring to p. 5, step 1.

Step 2. Take out the VP-200VX.

Step 3. Unplug the jumper socket and plug it to the LIFT position on the VP-200VX board as shown below.

VP-200VX
Factory-preset position

LIFT

Ground Lift position

LIFT
LIFT

Step 4. Fit the VP-200VX back into place.

Step 5. Replace the top panel.

4. SPEAKER LINE VOLTAGE CHANGE

4.1. VM-3240VA/3360VA and VM-3240E/3360E
The VM amplifier's speaker line voltage is set for 100 V line output. For 50 V or 70 V line applications, change
internal connector wiring as shown below.
Note
The speaker line failure detection functions are designed to perform on a 100-volt line of speaker. Set these
functions to OFF if the amplifiers speaker line voltage is set to 50 V or 70 V. For the methods using a 70- or
50-volt line, please consult your TOA dealer.
VM amplifier

Step 1. Remove the top cover referring to p. 3, step 1.

Step 2. Pull the cable connector (9-pin) connected to CN182
connector on the circuit board with the output attenuators.
Step 3. Change wires inserted into the cable connector for different
wires according to color-coding shown in the table below to
switch to the desired line voltage.

CN182 connector

Step 4. Connect the cable connector to the circuit board.

(Front side)

Step 5. Replace the top cover.

[Connector pin assignment]

Speaker line voltage
100 V
70 V
50 V

1
White
Violet
Blue

2
Violet
Blue
Green

3
Blue
Green
Yellow

CN182 Connector Pin Number

4
5
6
7
Green Yellow Orange
Red
Yellow Orange
Red
Brown
Orange
Red
Brown
White

8
Brown
White
Violet

9
Black
Black
Black

[Speaker line voltage/impedance]

Speaker line voltage VM-3240
100 V
42
70 V
21
50 V
10

VM-3360
28
14
7

[How to remove cables from connector]

Pull out the cable pressing the lock spring with a pointed object like tweezers as shown below.
Pull out the cable.

Press the lock spring.

4.2. VP-2241 and VP-2421

The speaker line voltage of the VP-2241 and VP-2421 is factory-preset to 100 V, however this can be
changed to 50 V or 70 V by following the procedures below.
Note
The speaker line failure detection functions are designed to perform on a 100-volt line of speaker. Set these
functions to OFF if the amplifiers speaker line voltage is set to 50 V or 70 V. For the methods using a 70- or
50-volt line, please consult your TOA dealer.
Step 1. Remove the top panel referring to p. 5, step 1.

Step 2. Remove the CN-102 connector.

[VP-2241 Connector position]

[VP-2421 Connector position]

CN102
CN102

Rear panel

Rear panel

Step 3. Change the wiring in the CN102.

To change to 50 V line: Exchange Pin 1's cable (white) with Pin 3's cable (blue).
To change to 70 V line: Exchange Pin 1's cable (white) with Pin 2's cable (purple).

Step 4. Reconnect the CN102 to the original position on the circuit board.

Step 5. Replace the top panel.

[Speaker line voltage/impedance]

Speaker line voltage
100 V
70 V
50 V

VP-2241
41
21
10

VP-2421
24
12
6

[How to remove cables from connector]

Pull out the cable pressing the lock spring with a pointed object like tweezers as shown below.
Pull out the cable.

Press the lock spring.

5. DC FUSE REPLACEMENT
When the DC fuse inside the unit has blown, replace it with a new one following the procedure below.

5.1. VM-3240VA/3360VA and VM-3240E/3360E

Step 1. Remove the top cover referring to p. 3, step 1.

Step 2. Confirm the rating of the blown fuse, then replace the fuse with the supplied one.

Blade fuses:
25 A (Common to the
VM-3240VA/3360VA)

Blade fuses:
15 A (VM-3240VA/3240E),
25 A (VM-3360VA/3360E)

Tube fuse:
250 V T2AL (Common to all models)

Rear panel

Step 3. Replace the top cover.

5.2. VX-2000DS
Fuses can be accessed from the top of the VX-2000DS.
Confirm the blown fuse, then replace it with the supplied one.

VX-2000DS

(Front side)

FUSE 40A (DC POWER OUT)

Blade fuses: 40 A each (6 pieces)

5.3. VP-2241 and VP-2421

Step 1. Remove the top cover referring to p. 5, step 1.

Step 2. Replace the blown fuse with the supplied one.

VP-2241: Blade fuse 25 A
VP-2421: Blade fuse 35 A

[VP-2241/2421 Blade fuse position]

Blade fuse

DRIVE PCB

Rear panel

Step 3. Replace the top panel.

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6. CONNECTING TO THE SX-2000 SYSTEM

Note
This function can be used only when all the versions of VM-3240VA/3360VA firmware, VM-3240E
/3360E firmware, and VM-3000 Setting Software are 2.00 or later and SX-2000 system ver. 3.00 or later.

6.1. General Description

Additionally connecting the VM-3240VAs/3360VAs to the SX-2000 system allows the SX-2000 system's
speaker line capacity to increase by 6 speaker lines per a single VM-3240VA/3360VA. In this case, the entire
system operates as shown below.
The VM-3240VAs/3360VAs perform only 1-channel broadcasting (no standby amplifier).
The SX-2000 checks for the VM-3240VA/3360VA amplifier failure, and the line failure between VM3240VA/3360VA amplifier and the SX-2000 amplifier.
The VM-3240VA/3360VA checks for the speaker line failure.
Besides, adding the VP-2241 or VP-2421 amplifier to the SX-2000 system as a standby amplifier maintains
the general-purpose broadcast operation even if the VM-3240VA/3360VA fails.
Notes
The VM-3240E/3360E cannot be used in this system.
In the system where the VM-3240VA/3360VA and the SX-2000 system are combined, the VM3240VA/3360VA cannot be used as Emergency broadcast equipment.
Never place the VM-3240VA/3360VA in emergency mode nor operate emergency EV, RM-300MF, and front
emergency microphone to prevent the entire system from malfunction.
Audio Input 4 is reserved. (See the table of VM-3000 Settings.)
[Settings on the software when using the VM-3000 and SX-2000 in combination]
SX-2000 settings (Refer to the Setting Software manual attached to the SX-2000 unit.)
Menu Item
SX-2100AO Surveillance
Pattern Setting

Item

Setting

Amplifier

ON

Loudspeaker Line

OFF

Zone Pattern

Control Output Pattern must be set for each zone output to be

connected to VM-3240VA/3360VA.

Control Output Pattern

Event

Interlocked control output must be set together with zone selection.

Important: Set to ON the front-mounted DIP switch No. 2 of SX-2100AO used for combination mode.
VM-3000 settings (Refer to the separate Setting Software manual.)
Item

Menu Item
System

System Type
Number of VM-3000Es

Priority

Zone

Setting
Standby amplifier: Not used
0

Remote Microphone

RM-300MF should not be configured.

VM-3000VA

ON

Emergency EV

OFF

Speaker (Open/Short)

ON

Speaker (Earth Fault)

ON

Emergency Control Input

OFF

Input 4

Priority 1
Note: Any sound source should not be connected to Input 4.

Any other inputs (including EV and RM)

Priority 2 or lower

Zone 90

All outputs should be selected. (Default)

General Control Input 8

Function: VA-INPUT 4
Contents 1: Zone 90 (All zones selection)

Important: Set to ON the rear-mounted DIP switch 6 of VM-3240VA/3360VA to disable surveillance of the
front emergency microphone.

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6.2. VP-200VX Installation in the VM-3240VA/3360VA

Step 1. Remove the screws securing the VM-3240VA's/3360VA's cover (3 pieces on each side, 2 on the top,
and 1 on the rear) to detach the cover. (Refer to p. 3.)

Step 2. Make an opening for mounting the PA LINK connector by removing the
knockout plate on the VM-3240VA's/3360VA's rear.

Step 3. Remove 2 screws on the VP-200VX's front panel to detach it. (This removed panel is not used.)
Install the VP-200VX (without the front panel) inside the VM-3240VA/3360VA, then secure it with the
removed screws.

VP-200VX's panel

Detach the front panel.

CN1101

VP-200VX

CPU circuit board

VM-3240VA/3360VA

Step 4. Connect the VP-200VX's harness to the connector (CN1101) on the VM-3240VA's/3360VA's CPU
circuit board.

Step 5. Replace the VM-3240VA's/3360VA's cover by securing with the screws removed in step 1.

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6.3. Example of Connections between the SX-2100AO, VM-3240VA/3360VA,

and VP-2241/2421

SX-2100AO

AWG 20 16
AWG 20 16
Cat. 5 STP
VM-3240VA/3360VA

Cat. 5 STP
VP-2241/2421
DC POWER IN
28 V
4.8 A

PA OUT (SP LINE)

PA OUT (SP
C LINE)H
C

PA LINK
PA
LINK

VP-200VX

VP-200VX

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6.4. Operating the Combined System of the VM-3240VA/3360VA and

the SX-2000 System
Note
For installation, check the SX-2000 and VM-3000 settings by referring to the tables on p. 11.
Step 1. Power up or restart the VM-3240VA/3360VA after installing the VP-200VX in it.
Then, the VM-3240VA/3360VA recognizes the VP-200VX, making the VM-3240VA's/3360VA's
general control input terminal No. 8 have a function to shut off all audio signals input to the VM3240VA/3360VA when this terminal receives the control signal.

Step 2. Perform the general control input No. 8 setting on the VM-3000 Setting Software screen as shown
below. (For details, refer to the separate VM-3000 software instruction manual.)

Step 3. Apply a control signal to the VM-3240VA's/3360VA's general control input terminal No. 8.
Then, audio signals input to the VM-3240VA/3360VA are all shut off.

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Step 4. Perform broadcasts from the SX-2000 system.

Audio signals input to the SX-2000 system enter the VM-3240VA/3360VA, return to the SX-2100AO,
and enter the VM-3240VA/3360VA again, and are finally output from the VM-3240VA's/3360VA's SP
OUT terminal. (Refer to the diagram below.)
[Audio signal flow when the VM-3240VA/3360VA is connected to the SX-2000 system]
Audio sources being previously broadcast are shut off by a control signal from the SX-2100AO. Instead, audio
signals entering the VM-3240VA/3360VA from the SX-2100AO are broadcast.
SX-2100AO

VM-3240VA/3360VA

CONTROL OUTPUT (C/NO)

PA LINK (ZONE 1)

Control signal

CTR 8*2

VM-3240VA/3360VA's
Audio Inputs*1

Audio signals

VP-200VX
DIRECT OUT

ZONE 1 (AMP)

EXT. AMP

ZONE 1 (SP)

OUTPUT 1 6

STANDBY AMP

VP-2241/2421
STANDBY

Audio signals

VP-200VX

*1 Not broadcast because these audio signals are shut off when the control signal from the SX-2100AO is fed to the
VM-3240VA's/3360VA's CTR 8.
*2 GENERAL CONTROL INPUT 8 of VM-3240VA/3360VA

6.5. Example When the VM-3240VA/3360VA Connected to the SX-2000 System Fails
If the VM-3240VA/3360VA fails, audio signals from the SX-2100AO being previously broadcast are shut off.
Instead, another audio signals from the SX-2100AO are broadcast by the standby amplifier.
SX-2100AO

VM-3240VA/3360VA

CONTROL OUTPUT (C/NO)

PA LINK (ZONE 1)

Control signal

CTR 8*2

Amplifier
failure

VM-3240VA/3360VA's
Audio Inputs

Audio signals

VP-200VX
ZONE 1 (AMP)
ZONE 1 (SP)

DIRECT OUT
EXT. AMP

OUTPUT 1 6

STANDBY AMP

VP-2241/2421
STANDBY

Audio signals

VP-200VX

*2 GENERAL CONTROL INPUT 8 of VM-3240VA/3360VA

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