4. FEATURES

•Either matrix or mixer mode can be selected depending on application for optimum operation.

•Matrix mode is suitable for BGM broadcasts or paging to zoned areas.

•Mixer mode is suitable for speech or sound reinforcement in such applications as hotel meeting rooms, churches or conference rooms.

•Eight module slots enable audio input and output configuration ranging from 1 input and 1 output to 8 inputs and 8 outputs.

•All settings can be performed at the unit using the built-in vacuum fluorescent display (VFD), setting keys and Parameter setting knob on the front panel.

•Up to 32 settings can be stored as Event memory (in matrix mode) or as Scene memory (in mixer mode), which can be recalled by the unit or external connected equipment.

•An RS-232C port permits remote control of the unit using an AMX*1 or Crestron*2 controller, or similar external equipment.

•A key lock function prevents accidental changes of front panel key or knob operation.

•Volume adjustment, paging initiation, and BGM program selection can be easily remote-controlled. The optional C-001T module permits the number of control inputs and outputs to be increased.

•Paging calls can be performed by a PABX (extension telephone) with the use of the optional ZP-001T Zone Paging module.

•With the use of the optional AN-001T Ambient Noise Sensor Input module and AN-9001 Ceiling Mount Microphone, the amplifier's output volume can be automatically adjusted in response to the change in ambient noise level.

•Three operation methods are available in Matrix mode; Normal matrix operation, 1-channel output operation, and 2-channel output operation. Depending on the 9000 Series amplifier model and built-in modules, you can select either 1-channel output operation method that permits audio signals to be output only at the output channel 1, or 2-channel operation method that permits BGM broadcasts to be output at the output channel 1 and priority broadcasts at the output channel 2.

Moreover, with the use of the optional ZP-001T and SS-9001 Speaker Selector, 1-channel or 2-channel broadcast can be made to 4 zones.

•The optional ZM-9001 Zone Manager adds 6 control inputs, while the optional ZM-9002 Zone Manager adds 4 control inputs and 1 volume control.

•A ducker function*3 permits paging calls to be made without interrupting BGM broadcasts when in matrix mode.

•Because an auto-mixing function (ducker function*3 and NOM attenuation function*4) is available when in mixer mode, the output gain can be automatically adjusted.

*1 AMX is a trademark of AMX Corporation.

*2 Crestron is a trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc.

*3 The Ducker function automatically attenuates input signals with lower priority when two or more audio signals are simultaneously received.

*4 The NOM (Number of Open Microphones) attenuation function automatically adjusts the output channel gain depending on the number of open microphones.

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