Instruction Manual

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Model AP-8

8 Zone Audio Base Station

2 Conductor shielded cable, 22

gauge with a 24 gauge drain wire

NOTE: Unshielded cable is not

satisfactory for audio systems

WIRING REQUIREMENTS

West Penn 452 or equivalent

The ASK-4® 108 is an eight zone audio monitoring system designed to interface with a DVR, VCR or other recording

device that accept line level audio. The AP-8 Audio Base Station has 8 microphone inputs, contains a built-in 3’ speaker

and volume control for producing live audio and playback. It has loop out RCA output per microphone so each

microphone can be recorded individually. It also has a selectable audio output that produces audio to a recorder for that

zone or microphone selected. The Verifact™ A microphones are omnidirectional pre-amplified microphone that produces

line level audio output.

AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6955 VALJEAN AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91406

PH: (818)994-6498 / FAX: (818)994-6458

/ www.louroe.comtechsupport@louroe.com

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Contents Description

1 AP-8 listed Audio Base Station.

Used for listening to live audio

from microphone, as well as

audio playback from DVR’s, VCR’s

or other audio devices.

8 Verifact™ A Microphone listed Line Level, Electret condenser

microphone with preamp. Picks up

normal sounds within 30’ circle.

May be located Up to 1000’ from

AP-8 Base Station.

1 AD-1 listed AC ADAPTER.

Supplies 12 Vdc to AP-8 and

Microphone.

1 Dual RCA Cable RCA cable for connection to a

DVR/VCR or other Audio devices

that accept line level input

(0dB @ 600W).

Verifact™ A Microphones

Summary of content (8 pages)

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ASK-4 ® 6955 VALJEAN AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91406 PH: (818)994-6498 / FAX: (818)994-6458 techsupport@louroe.com / www.louroe.com ® #108 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The ASK-4® 108 is an eight zone audio monitoring system designed to interface with a DVR, VCR or other recording device that accept line level audio. The AP-8 Audio Base Station has 8 microphone inputs, contains a built-in 3’ speaker and volume control for producing live audio and playback.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 5 4 3 2 Fig. 1 Front view of AP-8 AP-2 and AP-4 have the same features except for the number of Zones Fig. 1 Front of AP-8 DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS [1] - Play/Mute Switch Used when playing back audio from a recorder or mute the audio from the microphone. No audio is heard on the Speaker[7] when this switch is ON. [2] - Zone Selector Switches Select zone for monitoring. Press switch of desired zone to listen to live audio.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 7 8 9 Fig. 2 Rear view of AP-8 AP-2 and AP-4 have the same features except for the number of terminal blocks and mic output jacks for each zone 11 10 DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS [6] - Mic Input 3-Pin Terminal Block Connects to remote Louroe microphones. [7] - Monitor Speaker Provides live audio through the 3” built-in speaker. Muted when a headset is connected to Headset Jack[3]. [8] - Audio In Jack (RCA) Receives audio playback from DVR/VCR, etc.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MICROPHONE CONNECTIONS TO AP-8 All Louroe Verifact™ Microphones contain a 3-pin terminal block marked A, B, C. All Louroe base stations contain similar 3-pin terminal blocks marked A, B, C. Refer to interconnection diagram p 5.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR VERIFACT A MICROPHONE AND AP-8 BASE STATION (CONNECTIONS ARE SIMILAR TO AP-2 AND AP-4) ABC N VERIFACT A MICROPHONE L ABC Red(A) Bare(C) Black(B) Red(A) Bare(C) Black(B) WIRING REQUIREMENTS 2 Cond Shielded Cable 22 Gauge with a 24 Gauge Drain wire.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION AND TEST After microphones and power supply are connected, proceed as follows: 1) Turn on power to the unit by rotating the Power-Volume Knob[5] clockwise to “ON” position. The Power Indicator LED [4] will illuminate, indicating power to the unit. Rotate Power-Volume Knob[5] further clockwise to increase the volume of monitored audio. 2) Press Zone Selector Switch[2] marked zone 1. Audio from zone 1 should be present at the Monitor Speaker[7].
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING II. No audio present. a. Using a DC Voltmeter, check the voltage across terminal “A” and “C” (”A” positive; “C” ground) of the Mic 3-Pin Terminal Block[12]. It should read 12V. The microphone requires 12Vdc to work. 1) Check connections to the microphone. b. Remove the wire connected to the “B” terminal of the Mic 3-Pin Terminal Block. Using an AC meter (set to lowest voltage range), check the presence of audio from the microphone.
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MANUFACTURED IN THE IMPORTANT NOTICE When this equipment is used as part of an audio monitoring system, the law requires that the public be given notice of AUDIO MONITORING ON THE PREMISES. A decal notice is included with each microphone shipped. AUDIO MONITORING On These Premises ® Federal Law References: Federal Regulations, US Code, Title 18. Crime and Criminal Procedure, Sec 2510.