Toa RM-971 - Manual (Page 20)

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6.2. Group Broadcast
This function allows the same broadcast to be simultaneously sent to different zones by grouping them
together. For example, if the first and second floors are assigned to Group selector key No. 1, announcements
can be simultaneously made to both floors by simply pressing the key No. 1. Refer to the "Installation Manual -
Writing" enclosed with the EP-0510 (main rack) for group assignment.
The following types of group broadcast are made available.
1. Main Rack Group Broadcast
Use the main rack's key to make this broadcast. There are five group selector keys. If more are needed, the
individual zone keys can be converted into the group selector keys.
Operations
• To make group broadcast, press the Group selector key.
• To terminate group broadcast, press either the same key again or Broadcast reset key.
• To simultaneously make the same broadcast to two groups, press the two corresponding Group selector
keys.
• To include additional floors in the group broadcast, press the Group selector key, and then the desired zone
selector keys.
2. Main Rack Attenuator-Free Group Broadcast
To make this broadcast, use the main rack's group selector keys assigned to the attenuator-free broadcast
groups. If the key is pressed, its group indicator lights and the indication "Attenuator-free broadcast" is
displayed on the screen. The attenuator-free broadcast is allowed to go through at the maximum volume level
regardless of the attenuator setting, and is used for urgent communication. Operations are the same as those
described in Item 1 above.
3. Integrated Remote Control Unit Group Broadcast
This broadcast is made from the Integrated Remote Control Unit. The Integrated Remote Control Unit's group
broadcast keys correspond with those of the main rack. Operations are also the same.
4. Integrated Remote Control Unit Attenuator-Free Group Broadcast
This attenuator-free broadcast is made from the Integrated Remote Control Unit. The Integrated Remote
Control Unit's group broadcast keys correspond with those of the main rack. Operations are also the same.
5. General-Purpose Remote Control Unit Group Broadcast
This broadcast is made from the General-Purpose Remote Control Unit. Different groups from those of the
main rack can be set. For operations, refer to the instruction manual included with the General-Purpose
Remote Control Unit.
6. General-Purpose Remote Control Unit Attenuator-Free Group Broadcast
This broadcast is made from the General-Purpose Remote Control Unit. Different groups from those of the
main rack can be set.
7. Program Timer-Activated (Attenuator-Free) Group Broadcast
By activating the Melody Chime by Program Timer, a chime tone can be sounded in the specified zones. This
chime play can also be set for attenuator-free group broadcast.
8. Digital Announcer (Attenuator-Free) Group Broadcast
By activating the Digital Announcer by timer, recorded announcements can be broadcast to the specified
zones. The Digital Announcer can also be set for attenuator-free group broadcast.