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Chapter 8
Audio Operations
Introduction
The FACP audio system provides the following functionality.
• Automatic, Pre-recorded Messages, which automatically play in response to system
events. For example, when a fire alarm is detected on the system, a message known as the
Primary Evacuation message automatically plays.
•
Manually Selected, Pre-Recorded Messages
. Some systems are capable of playing a pre-
recorded message when a specific button is pressed. For example, you may press a button to play
an attention tone and phrase before using the microphone to make a live audio announcement.
•
Live Audio
. Microphones connected to the audio system allow operators to issue live
announcement messages.
In this Chapter
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic See Page #
Single Channel Audio Operation 8-2
Single Channel Audio Plus Paging 8-5
Two Channel Audio Operation 8-7
Three to Eight Channel Audio System Operation 8-10