User manual TANNOY PRECISION 8D

[. . . ] Tannoy United Kingdom Tannoy North America Tannoy Deutschland T: +44 (0) 1236 420199 T: (519) 745 1158 T: (04102) 888 393 F: +44 (0) 1236 428230 F: (519) 745 2364 F: (04102) 888 959 E: enquiries@tannoy. com E: inquiries@tannoyna. com E: info@tannoy. com 6D & 8D ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS 6481 0412 0414 Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change. OWNERS MANUAL 1. 0: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS 1. 0: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. 0: THE BASICS 1. 1 2. 1 2. 2 3. 1 3. 2 3. 3 3. 4 Introduction Unpacking and visual checks Preliminary recommendation Analog Input Digital SPDIF Input Connecting your speakers User Controls 3. 0: PRECISION D SERIES FEATURES 1. 9. 4. 0: EQUALISATION POSSIBILITIES 10. 5. 0: GUIDE TO SETTING THE EQUALISATION 6. 0: PLACEMENT OF THE SPEAKERS 6. 1 6. 2 6. 3 6. 4 6. 5 Orientation (R6D & R8D) Positioning (R6D & R8D) Positioning (R66D) Speaker Mounting Bass Ports 11. 17. 7. 0: PERFORMANCE DATA Precision 6 Precision 8 Read these instructions. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the intended to alert the user to the presence of important Keep these instructions. [. . . ] The diagrams have been prepared to make the visualisation of the EQ possibilities easier to understand. The transitions of the speaker amplitude response bewteen frequency bands will be gradual and not as sharp as the diagrams show. Note the +10dB and -10dB calibrations on the charts. EQ settings should never be at opposite extremes eg -8dB low mid contour with -2dB mids and +3dB highs. There are 4 basic frequency bands that can be adjusted. The range of adjustment is purposely restricted so that although effective in the majority of environments, it is difficult to set the speaker to have a totally unacceptable response. A 'flat' setting means flat within specification as measured in an anechoic chamber, on axis, under free field conditions in the far field (3 metres away). Full range of equalisation and trim available. Bass Corner Frequency: The 'Q' value of the bass unit and cabinet volume alignment can be altered giving +3dB, flat, 1. 5, -3, and -4. 5 dB relative to the -3dB point shown in the specification. This provides a degree of boost and cut in the 45Hz to 65Hz area. Figure 2 shows the range of adjustment available together with the DIP switch settings for the first 4 DIP switches. All other DIP switches are shown in the anechoic flat positions. 3. 1: ANALOG INPUT XLR: 3 way Jack: For unbalanced For unbalanced 2= +ve (hot), 3= -ve (cold), 1= screen, shield or signal ground. tip=+ve (hot), ring= -ve (cold), sleeve= screen, shield or signal ground. XLR connection short pin 1 to pin 3 and use 2= +ve (hot), 3= -ve (ground). 3 way Jack short ring to sleeve and use tip= +ve (hot), sleeve= -ve (ground). Diagramatic View of EQ Dip Switches: LF EQ + Av Filter 20 way DIP Switch Bank (4+4+2+4+6) LF EQ Low Mids Hz Up Mids Highs 3. 2: DIGITAL SPDIF INPUT The input impedance is the SPDIF specification at 75 ohms and the 24 bit DAC supports 44. 1, 48 and 96kHz sampling rates. Please use a high quality* SPDIF coaxial phono (RCA) cable to connect the source equipment (eg CD player, DAT/ADAT or PC sound card) to one of the speakers. Connect a second (phono to phono) high quality cable from this speaker to the second speaker of the stereo pair. Select whether each speaker converts left channel or right channel audio as appropriate using the switch adjacent to the SPDIF input connector. For true mono requirements set the switch to mono. If volume can be controlled from the source equipment, set the source equipment volume level to minimum and the speaker volume control to maximum (fully clockwise). If volume cannot be controlled by the source equipment (eg a simple CD or DAT etc) set the volume control on the speaker to minimum (fully anticlockwise) to prevent excessive sound levels. The volume control adjusts the analogue level after the DA converters to preserve the full digital dynamic range. [. . . ] (2) Peak SPL at mix position for 1 pair driven. Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications which Tannoy reserve the right to alter without prior notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications. Optimised bass-reflex loaded MDF cabinet and front baffle, tongue and groove front and back Black cabinet Grey painted baffle with brushed aluminium inlay 356mm x 220mm x 378. 5mm 14" x 85/8" x 177/8" 13kg (28. 6lbs) Optimised bass-reflex loaded MDF cabinet and front baffle, tongue and groove front and back Black cabinet Grey painted baffle with brushed aluminium inlay 440mm x 272mm x 370. 5mm 173/8" x 103/4" x 145/8" 18kg (39. 6lbs) 440. 0mm 173/8" P8D 16 17 10. 0: SERVICING 10. 1: CABINET FINISH 11. 0: WARRANTY NO MAINTENANCE OF THE PRECISION 6D & 8D MONITORS IS NECESSARY. [. . . ]