Turbosound TCS SERIES TCS-1561/74(DP) user manual

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Quick Start Guide
TCS series

Models covered by this Quick Start Guide
TCS-61/106, TCS-122/XX(DP), TCS-152/XX(DP), TCS-1561/74(DP), TCS-B15A(DP), TCS-B15B(DP), TCS-B218(DP)
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Quick Start Guide TCS series Amplifier considerations TCS series speaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers designed for true professional use. Amplifiers should be capable of delivering long term broadband power equal to the loudspeaker’s program power rating at its stated nominal impedance. The use of under-powered amplifiers must be avoided as heavily clipped signals can cause permanent loudspeaker damage. Model TCS-61/106 TCS-122/XX TCS-152/XX TCS-1561/74

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Quick Start Guide TCS series Networking multiple devices to a PC: BvNet is the method of connecting multiple devices – these can be controllers and/or powered TCS loudspeakers – and this is done with the Linea Research USB & RS232 Interface (available from Turbosound). The interface enables devices to be connected to a PC either using RS232 or using USB. EIA485 is the network protocol among the networked devices and is carried over CAT5-type cables. Minimum system requirements are: PC wi

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Quick Start Guide TCS series Mounting and Fixing TCS series cabinets are designed with multiple internal rigging points to suit many possible mounting methods in permanent installations. All cabinets can be simply suspended using optional M8 or M10 shoulder eyebolts coupled to the internal rigging points provided. Remove the appropriate countersunk screws and replace them with eyebolts, which must have a thread length of at least 18mm. Use the rear rigging point to angle the cabinet for

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Quick Start Guide TCS series Wall and ceiling brackets To install a loudspeaker using Turbosound wall and ceiling brackets, first separate the brackets into their wall/ceiling plate and speaker plate component parts. Remove the countersunk bolts on the rear panel of the cabinet. Attach the speaker plate to the cabinet with the bolts supplied. Fix the wall/ceiling plate in the venue using appropriate fixings (not supplied). Lift the loudspeaker on to the wall plate and re-assemble the bra

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Quick Start Guide TCS series 4. Loosen the two wing nuts securing the hf driver retaining brace and lift out the horn and compression driver assembly (fig 4). 5. If required for servicing or replacement, disconnect the cables from the compression driver, making a note of the polarity for later reconnection (fig 5). 6. Rotate the horn to achieve the desired coverage pattern and replace it in the cabinet (fig 6). 7. If the compression driver has been removed, reconnect the cables observi

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Quick Start Guide TCS series Spares and Accessories CD-115 / RD-115 Compression driver / diaphragm for TCS-61, TCS-1561 CD-214 / RD-214 Compression driver / diaphragm for TCS-122, TCS-152 LS-6508 6.5” low frequency loudspeaker for TCS-61 LS-6505 / RC-6505 6.5” mid frequency loudspeaker / recone kit for TCS-1561 LS-1222 / RC-1222 12” low frequency loudspeaker / recone kit for TCS-122 LS-1529 / RC-1529 15” low frequency loudspeaker / recone kit for TCS-152, TCS-1561, TCS-B15A, TCS-B15B

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Quick Start Guide TCS series Turbosound Ltd, Star Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex RH13 8RY, United Kingdom tel: +44(0)1403 711447 fax: +44 (0)1403 710155 www.turbosound.com TCS Quickstart version 1.2 TCS Quickstart Guide - Page - 8