Chapter 2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
2. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
2-10
1. Power indicator [POWER]
Lights green when the power is supplied.
2. Failure indicator [FAULT]
Lights yellow when a failure is detected in the
system.
3. Run indicator [RUN]
Lights green during correct operation.
4. Front pocket
Opening the cover permits PC connections and
summer time settings.
5. RS-232C connector [RS-232C]
Provides connection to an external PC. Data
set using the system's PC software can be
downloaded or error and event logs can be read
out. This connector can also be moved to the
rear panel. For the instructions on moving the
connector, refer to
p. 8-16.
6. Daylight saving switch [DAYLIGHT SAVING]
Used to set the internal clock to summer time.
The setting can be performed either from the VX-
2000 itself or by way of the PC system software.
For details, refer to p. 7-62.
• SUMMERTIMEposition
Advances the internal clock and timer by 1 hour.
• PCSETTINGposition
Resets the internal timer to local standard time.
7. Setting DIP switch [SETTINGS]
All switches are set to the OFF position at the
factory, and should remain in this position during
normal use. Do not touch unless necessary.
Refer to p. 8-23 for the switch settings.
8. Reset key [RESET]
Restores the unit to the same condition as results
when the VX-2000's power is turned OFF and ON
again.
Note: Pressing the Reset key resets the volume
to the initial level.
9. Service switch [SF SERVICE, RM SERVICE]
Used only for service maintenance. Do not touch
this switch during normal system operations.
10. Se rvic e in dicator
LightsorashesgreeniftheVX-2000'sCPUfails
for any reason.
11. PC card indicator [ACCESS]
Lights green while reading data after the PC card
is accessed.
12. Firmware update PC card slot
[ATA FLASH CARD]
The PC memory card used to update the VX-
2000'srmwareisinsertedintothisslot.
13. Fuse holder [FUSE]
Contains the DC fuse for the RM-200XF and RM-
200X. Use only fuses with a rating of 250 V, T6.3 A.
14. Fuse holder [FUSE]
Contains the DC fuse for the VX-2000. Use only
fuses with a rating of 250 V, T1.6 A.
15 .
Control input connectors [CTRL IN 1 – 8, 9 – 16]
These RJ45 connectors receive activation signals
from external equipment to enable external VX-
2000 system control. A built-in photocoupler
permits internal modication for insulation. For
themodicationinstructions,refertop. 8-17.
16 .
Control output connectors [CTRL OUT 1 – 8, 9 – 16]
These RJ45 connectors permit the VX-2000 to
control other connected external equipment.
A built-in photocoupler permits internal
modication for insulation. For the modication
instructions, refer to p. 8-17.
17. Data link connector [DATA LINK]
This RJ45 connector connects to the VX-2000SF
Surveillance Frame's Data Link connector. It
mixes audio signals from the speaker lines
connected to the monitor bus of the VX-2000SF,
and then transmits the mixed signal to the VX-
2000's Monitor output.
18. Monitor output connector [MONITOR OUT]
Apoweramplierand
monitor speaker can
be connected to this
connector.
Audio signals relayed
to the monitor bus can
then be monitored.
19 .
Audio signal bus connector [AUDIO LINK OUT]
This RJ45 connector connects to the VX-2000SF
Surveillance Frame's AUDIO LINK IN connector.
It can be insulated by installing an insulating
transformer in the unit. For the installation
instructions, refer to p. 8-18.
20. CPU off output [CPU OFF]
Provides a make contact output when the RM-
200XF's CPU switch is set to the OFF position.
For details, refer to
p. 3-9.
21. DC power input [DC POWER IN]
Connects to the DC POWER OUT terminal of the
VX-2000DS or VX-3000DS Emergency Power
Supply unit.
22. Ground terminal
23. Module slots 1 – 8
Used to install the input modules to which the
system's Remote Microphones or other sound
source equipment are connected.
Usable connectors
XLR type male connector
Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot
Pin 3: Cold