Valcom V-1420 VALCOM SIGNATURE SERIESTM , HIGH FIDELITY, CEILING SPEAKER, NOTE:, MOUNTING CONNECTIONS, Typical Connections to a Valcom Page Adapter, Dimensions/Weight

VALCOM SIGNATURE SERIESTM , HIGH FIDELITY

CEILING SPEAKER

Valcom Signature SeriesTM Ceiling Speaker, V-1420, is a high fidelity, self- amplified (6 watt amplifier) speaker and may be used to provide one-way paging and high quality music reproduction from any Valcom page control. This speaker has an adjustable volume control located on the front of the unit. The V-1420 required -24VDC, 200mA (4 Valcom power units). The speaker is available in a white powder epoxy finish.

NOTE: No power amplifier required. Do not connect this speaker directly to a 25/70/100 volt amplifier as damage to both the amplifier and speaker may occur. (Recommended nominal input level to the V-1420 is -10dBm).

MOUNTING CONNECTIONS

Cut an 8.5” diameter hole in ceiling tile. After connections have been made to the speaker, attach speaker to ceiling tile using the mounting hardware provided. (A metal backbox with rails is available separately as model V-9816M).

Typical Connections to a Valcom Page Adapter

FCC NOTICE

NOTE: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables and peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.

P a g e

O u t

Valco m Pag e Co n tro l

FIG U R E 1

2-pair twis ted telephone wire

Tip/A	V-1420
R ing/B
	O n e W ay
-24 V dc
	Amp lifie d
G nd	Sp e ake r

Valco m -24 Vd c

Po w e r Su p p ly

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM		ACTION
No audio from	1.	Verify volume control is turned up (clockwise).
speaker	2.	Using a lineman’s test set, check for proper audio level on
		Tip/A and Ring/B leads and if necessary at the source.
Low volume	1.	Verify volume control is turned up.
from speaker	2.	Check voltage at the speaker when in use, (-18 to -24VDC
		required).
	3.	Using a lineman’s test set, check for proper audio level on

Recommended Quantity of Speakers per Specific Power Run

(Standard Category 3 Twisted Pair Telephone Wire)

SPEAKERS PER
POWER RUN	WIRE RUN LENGTH (FT.)
V-1420	24-AWG	22AWG
4	300	500
2	500	800
1	775	1200

		Tip/A and Ring/B leads. It is possible some low level audio
		will be heard with only one side of Tip/A and Ring/B
		connected.
Loud squeal	1.	Decrease volume of speaker (counterclockwise).
(feedback).	2.	Increase the distance between telephone and speaker.
	3.	Install confidencer on the telephone in severe problem areas.

Dimensions/Weight

•13.0”Dia. x 3.0”D (33cm Dia. x 7.6cm D)

•3.5 lbs. (1.59 kg)