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15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, CAUTION AVIS and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 16. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction DO NOT OPEN and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). NE PAS OUVRIR 17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the CAUTION: TO REDU
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Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................2 Introduction ...............................................................5 Hookup Diagrams .....................................................6 TAPCO TH-15A Features ..........................................8 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION .......................................8 1. INPUT ............................................................8 2. OUTPUT ........................................................8
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Getting Started The following steps will help ADDITIONAL TIDBITS OF WIDSDOM: you set up your loudspeakers • Never listen to loud music for prolonged quickly. periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection. • When you shut down your equipment, turn off the TH-15A loudspeakers first INITIAL SETTINGS: to prevent thumps and other noises 1. Turn the LEVEL control on the rear panel generated by any upstream equipment all the way down. from comin
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the TAPCO TH-15A active loudspeakers. The TAPCO product line hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie’s first company. TAPCO revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very first 6-channel mixer specifically designed for keyboards and rock ‘n’ roll. In essence, TAPCO redefined the price/ performance ratio and made high-quality professional audio equipment accessible to virtually anyone. Today, TAPCO shares the same ideals, and
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Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup TH-15A ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER TH-15A ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER EQ EQ U U HIGH HIGH 12kHz 12kHz DIRECT DIRECT EQ EQ -15 +15 -15 +15 MID MID FREQ FREQ 100 8k 100 8k U U POWER OL POWER OL MID MID LEVEL LEVEL -15 +15 -15 +15 U U U U LOW LOW O 80Hz O 80Hz -15 +15 -15 +15 MAX MAX OUT IN OUT IN Daisy-Chaining Two Speakers Per Side Left Right TH-15A TH-15A EQ EQ Line-Level Line-Level U U HIGH HIGH 12kHz 12kHz DIRECT DIRECT Output Output EQ EQ -15 +15 -15 +15 MID MID FREQ FREQ
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Main PA System with two TH-18s active subwoofers TH-15A TH-15A ACTIVE SOUND ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKER REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKER EQ EQ HIGH HIGH 12kHz D EQ IRECT 12kHz E DQ IRECT -15 +15 -15 +15 100 8k 100 8k POWER U MID OL POWER U MID OL LEVEL LEVEL -15 U +15 U -15 U+15 U O L 8O 0H W z O L 8O 0H W z -15 +15 MAX -15 +15 MAX OUT IN OUT IN Left Main Right Main Powered Loudspeaker Powered Loudspeaker (TAPCO TH-15A) (TAPCO TH-15A) Full-Range Full-Range Output Output Pole Mount Mixing Co
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TAPCO TH-15A Features REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION TH-15A ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKER EQ U 9 HIGH 12kHz DIRECT EQ 5 -15 +15 MID FREQ 7 100 8k U POWER OL MID 4 LEVEL -15 +15 6 U U LOW 80Hz O 10 3 8 -15 +15 MAX OUT IN 11 1 This is where you connect your signal to • The TH-15A is designed to operate with a the loudspeaker and make adjustments to +4 dBu signal when the LEVEL control is at the frequency response of the speaker to the U (center) position. match the loudspeaker’s location a
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5. HIGH EQ 10. POWER Switch This control gives you up to 15 dB boost Use this switch to turn the active or cut above 12 kHz, and it is also flat loudspeakers on and off. The indicating at the center position (U). Use it to add LED above the POWER switch lights when sizzle to cymbals, and an overall sense of the POWER switch is on and AC power is transparency or edge to the keyboards, available at the linecord socket. A second vocals, guitar, and bacon frying. Turn it power indicator is loca
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• If the heatsink temperature again gets Protection Circuits too hot, the shutdown process repeats. There are several protection mechanisms Should this happen, make sure that designed into the TH-15A to safeguard airflow to the rear of the cabinet is not the loudspeakers and amplifiers from restricted. If the ambient air temperature inadvertent damage. is very warm, try pointing a small fan toward the heatsink to increase the CAUTION: The protection airflow through the fins. circuits
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Appendix A: Service Information If you think your TAPCO product has a 4. Replace the fuse drawer by pushing it problem, please check out the following all the way back into the IEC socket. troubleshooting tips and do your best to If two fuses blow in a row, then something confirm the problem. Visit the “Talk To Us” is very wrong. See the “Repair” section on section of our website (www.tapcoworld. the next page to find out what to do. com) to contact our technical support heroes and get so
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Noise/Hum Appendix B: • Check the signal cable between the mixer and the loudspeaker. Make sure all Connections connections are secure. These problems usually produce crackling noises or hum. XLR Connectors • If you are using two or more TH-15A active loudspeakers, try plugging them all XLR connectors are used to make into the same AC outlet panel or outlet balanced input and through connections strip. The purpose for this is to connect to the TH-15A. They are wired as follows, them
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Appendix C: TH-15A Specifications Acoustic Performance Equalization Frequency Range (–10 dB): 40 Hz – 20 kHz Low Frequency EQ: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz, shelving Frequency Response (–3 dB): 50 Hz – 18.5 kHz Mid Frequency EQ: ±15 dB, bandpass, Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90º sweepable from100 Hz to 8 kHz Vertical Coverage Angle: 60º High Frequency EQ: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz, shelving Maximum SPL Long-Term: 113 dB SPL @ 1m Direct/EQ Switch: Bypasses EQ section Maximum SPL Peak: 116 dB SPL @ 1m Protecti
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TH-15A Dimensions 16.8 in/ 427 mm 27.1 in/ 689 mm O 16.8 in/ 15.8 in/ 6.1 in/ 427 mm 401 mm 155 mm Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative im
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TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Service Request and proper operation of this product for a period of one Number is plainly written on the shipping carton. year from the original date of purchase. You may purchase No receipt, no warranty service. an additional 24-month Extended Warranty (for a total of E. LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any 36 months of coverage). Visit our website and foll
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