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TCS SERIES
TCS-C50T
Ceiling Speaker
USER MANUAL
Turbosound Ltd.
Star Road, Partridge Green
West Sussex RH13 8RY England
Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447
Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155
www.turbosound.com
Issue 1.1 August 2006
Copyright © 2006 Turbosound Ltd.
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user manual TCS Compact series Contents TCS SERIES .........................................................................................................................................................1 Contents ..........................................................................................................................................................2 Introduction............................................................................................................
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user manual TCS Compact series Introduction Congratulations, you have just purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the TCS Series sound contracting loudspeaker range, designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable, trouble free operation. It offers excellent pattern control, superior audio quality, full technical documentation including EASE data, and a comprehensive warranty against manufacturing defects. Please read through this manual carefully b
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user manual TCS Compact series Product Summary General Features TCS series ceiling loudspeakers are designed for use in a wide variety of fixed installation applications that require professional sound quality, ranging from cafés, pubs, bars and restaurants to retail stores, nightclubs, live music venues and houses of worship. • High-grade speaker components are matched with an internal passive crossover to ensure a seamless transition between the HF and LF drivers. • Products con
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user manual TCS Compact series Model Information Steel Fire can Tap Selector Loudspeaker Tweeter Attachment Screws Input Connector Strain Relief Fitting Terminal Cover Plate Rotating Mounting Tabs Perforated Grille TCS-C50T manual page 5
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user manual TCS Compact series TCS-C50T The TCS-C50T is a high quality full range two-way passive ceiling loudspeaker designed for use in background sound reinforcement applications in a wide range of fixed installations such as restaurants, retail shops, hotels, cafes, airports, boardrooms, conference centres, nightclubs, pubs and bars. It consists of a front loaded 5” bass/mid frequency driver and a 1” ferrofluid-cooled neodymium soft dome tweeter, matched with an internal passive
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user manual TCS Compact series System Considerations Amplifier Requirements Turbosound loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers designed for true professional use. Such amplifiers will have balanced inputs, DC and RF fault protection, and well designed cooling systems for reliability. For low impedance systems the ‘program’ power, listed in the loudspeaker’s technical specification, is the best guide to the size of amplifier required for general purpos
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user manual TCS Compact series Crossovers and Processors The TCS-C50T is a passive loudspeaker system. This means that it requires only one amplifier channel for correct operation, the frequency splitting between the low frequency driver and the high frequency driver being accomplished by the internal passive crossover network. If subwoofers are used, additional amplifier channels and external electronic crossovers may be required. The Turbosound LMS-D24/26 digital management systems
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user manual TCS Compact series Installation Procedure 1. Select the ceiling tile(s) to be used for mounting the loudspeaker(s) and remove it from the ceiling. Mark the cutout either by tracing from the cardboard template supplied with the loudspeaker, or by placing the tile bridge on the rear side of the tile, making sure that it is centred in both directions. Cut the hole with a knife or with a circular cutter set to 240mm (9 7/16”). Ø240 2. Remove the loudspeaker grille b
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user manual TCS Compact series 4. Connect the wiring to the removable connector. A 4-way connector is supplied with the loudspeaker. Strip the insulation back by 5mm (3/16”), insert the bare ends of the wire into the connector (do not tin the wire) and screw down the hold-down screw with a small flat blade screwdriver. There are two possible connection strategies, depending on the desired circuit result when a single unit is disconnected for trouble shooting or servicing: Par
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user manual TCS Compact series 5. Plug the connector into the socket in the loudspeaker’s terminal cup. The connector is polarised to avoid the possibility of mis-connection. 6. The terminal cover also acts as the strain relief. Rotate the cover clockwise and tighten the retaining screw. 7. Attach the safety lanyard to a separate support point. Consult construction codes in your region. 8. Insert the speaker, together with the tile grid and tile, into the ceiling and allow its
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user manual TCS Compact series Painting the Loudspeaker Painting before Installation The speaker’s white finish matches most décor schemes and does not need further finishing. However where interior design requires an alternative colour this can be easily accomplished. The speaker can either be painted before installation, or where the rim needs to be finished at the same time as the ceiling, the rim can be painted after locating in the ceiling. The speaker will accept almost any
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user manual TCS Compact series Cable Recommendations Heavy duty loudspeaker cable should always be used, with a minimum wire size of 12 gauge (1.5mm²), and preferably 10 gauge (2.5mm²) for longer runs, keeping the run as short as possible. This helps to avoid wasting amplifier power in the resistance of the cable. High cable resistance also lowers the damping factor of the amplifier which affects its ability to control loudspeaker cone movement. Losses due to undersized cable and long
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user manual TCS Compact series Servicing Information If any of the drive units in your TCS series product should cease functioning and need a replacement re-cone or diaphragm, you are advised to remove the faulty unit from the installation, remove the faulty drive unit(s) and send it to a professional service centre authorised to repair Turbosound loudspeakers. Removal of the low frequency woofer The perforated steel loudspeaker grille is a push fit in the loudspeaker frame. To remov
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user manual TCS Compact series About EASE Data Sound system projects are more likely to go to plan when you have a reliable indicator in advance of how the speaker system will perform in the venue. Turbosound engineers are able to assist you with your system design using the industry-standard EASE program to aid in the quest to find the perfect system for the job. Although we cannot replace the role of an acoustical consultant, we can provide a good indication of system performance to
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user manual TCS Compact series Use of Turbosound EASE data Turbosound provides pre-measured EASE data to aid sound system designers in making appropriate choices with the type and positioning of speakers in the required venue. The suitability of certain models can be assessed and the installation can be improved by adapting the frequency response consequently. The speakers are measured from the centre of an entire globe with 5 degree resolution and third octave frequency resolution.
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user manual TCS Compact series Technical Specifications Model TCS-C50T Dimensions 268mm (10.5”) dia x 83mm (3.3”) deep excl back box HxWxD 268mm (10.5”) dia x 219mm (8.6”) deep incl back box Net Weight 3.4kg (7.5lbs) Components 1 x 5” (127mm) LF driver, 1 x 1” (25mm) HF tweeter Frequency Response ±4dB 75Hz - 22kHz Nominal Dispersion 180ºH x 180ºV @-6dB points Power Handling 75 watts r.m.s., 150 watts program Sensitivity 92dB (half space), 90 dB (full space) 1 watt @ 1 m
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user manual TCS Compact series Spares List Spares LF Driver LS-50 5” loudspeaker HF Tweeter TW-52 tweeter Passive Crossover PX-TCS-C50T Network Grille MG-C50 Tile bridge TCS-C50TB TCS-C50T manual page 18
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user manual TCS Compact series Warranty Limited Warranty This Turbosound loudspeaker product is warranted to the original end-user purchaser and all subsequent owners for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Warranty Coverage Warranty coverage includes defects in materials and workmanship. It does not include: • damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect or modification by any other person other than an authorised Turbosound representative, • damage c
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user manual TCS Compact series Incidental and consequential damages Turbosound's liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our option, of any defective product, and shall not be liable for any incidental and consequential damages including, without limitation, injury to persons or property or loss of use. Limitation of implied warranties All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the len
