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        What can be used to trigger the     How many sound files can I add to the
        VoiceOff unit?                      VoiceOff unit?
        The VoiceOff is triggered by simply connecting   1K recordings can be added to the VoiceOff . The
        any of its 6 alarm input terminals to ground or   first 6 can be triggered by the on-board alarm
        zero volts. It can also be triggered using its RS485   inputs and the rest via the Ethernet and RS485
        and Ethernet connections from other devices   functions.
        such as cameras or access control gear.
                                            Can I download extra files for the
        What happens when more than one     VoiceOff unit?
        alarm is triggered in quick succession?  A wide range of additional voice messages and
                                            sounds can be downloaded from the VoiceOff
        A common question people ask about the   website at:  voiceoff.com
        VoiceOff is “What happens if a message is
        playing and another alarm or perhaps the same   Can I use music files on the VoiceOff unit?
        alarm input is re-triggered?” The answer is the
        original message plays out until it reaches the   Yes, you can use any sound file provided that it
        end of that message.  A trigger from the RS485 or   is in the MP3 format and you have saved it using
        Ethernet connections will override this.  the correct file naming convention. Don’t forget
                                            any file will play until the end before a new file
        Can I add an extra speaker to the   can be played.
        VoiceOff unit?                      Can I record my own files for the
        Yes, The VOX120 is a slave speaker for the   VoiceOff unit?
        VoiceOff Unit and you can fit up to 4 of these.
        These are wired via the AUX connection.  It’s quite easy to record your own audio for the
                                            VoiceOff unit. You just need an audio recording
        What do I need to power the VoiceOff unit?  device and a computer. The VoiceOff only
                                            plays audio files that are stored in the industry
        The unit requires a regulated 12V DC power   standard MP3 format.
        supply rated at 200mA. This can be from a power
            supply or battery.
                                            Can I use the VoiceOFF as a
              Top Tip                       loudspeaker?
             If cabling is tricky you could use a   Yes, a secondary feature of the VoiceOFF is its
             compact PoE splitter inside the case to   useful audio amplifier, it has a phono socket
             power the unit from a network using its   accepting line-level input allowing you to deliver
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