User manual TANNOY TDC1

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction Amplifier Choice Installation Connection of Earth or `Ground' Lead Dimension Home Theatre 5. 1 ­ General Info Technical Specifications Set-Up Diagrams WARRANTY PAGE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This equipment has been produced and tested with care and precision. All Tannoy speaker systems are built to give first class service and carry a 5-year warranty. Active subwoofers carry a 1-year warranty. If the equipment proves to be defective within this period for any reason other than accident, misuse, unauthorised modification or fair wear and tear, Tannoy will repair any such defect or, at our option, replace it without charge for parts, labour or return carriage. [. . . ] The alloy side strips of the speaker are protected with a plastic film; it is recommended that this be left on for protection and should not be removed until the speaker is fully installed. 3 INSTALLATION To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables. Before switching on double check that all connections are secure and that polarity is correct. WARNING: SEE THE SECTION ON SCREENING IF POSITIONING NEAR TO A TELEVISION SCREEN. CONNECTION IN SINGLE WIRE MODE (See fig. 2) Connect the pair of link cables supplied in the accessory kit to each loudspeaker terminal panel as follows: · Starting with the red (positive) lead, loosen the locking pin which passes through the plug by turning the plastic head of the locking pin one full anti-clockwise rotation. · The 'unlocked' plug can now be inserted into the red (positive) low frequency (LF) terminal on the loudspeaker. · Tighten the plug by turning the locking pin clockwise until finger-tight. · The spade connection at the other end of the lead should be connected to the red (positive) high frequency (HF) terminal on the loudspeaker. To do this, loosen the terminal nut sufficiently to allow insertion of the spade connector and then re-tighten the terminal nut finger-tight. · Repeat this operation for the black (negative) HF and LF terminals · Repeat the whole operation for the other loudspeaker For optimum performance in single wire mode, loudspeaker cable connections from the amplifier should now be made to the high frequency (HF) terminals of the loudspeaker: · The positive (plus) terminal on the amplifier left channel (marked + or coloured red) must be connected to the positive HF terminal on the left speaker. The left speaker is the one on the left as you look at the stereo pair from your listening position. · The negative (minus) terminal on the amplifier left channel (marked - or coloured black) must be connected to the negative HF terminal on the left speaker. · Repeat this connection process for the right speaker. Remember that the positive (+ or red) on the amplifier must be connected to the positive (+ or red) on the speaker and the negative (- or black) to negative. Select a signal source, such as a CD player; switch on the amplifier and slowly turn up the volume control to check that both loudspeakers are reproducing bass and treble information. CONNECTION IN BI-WIRE MODE (See fig. 3) Please note in Bi-wire mode that the link leads, which are supplied in the accessory pack, should NOT be fitted. · Be sure that the amplifier is switched OFF and then prepare the two sets of cabling for each 'side' of the system separately. Measure and cut four lengths of cable, two per speaker. Label two of the cable lengths Left LF and Left HF (low frequency and high frequency) then repeat this process for the right pair. · If your amplifier is not equipped with separate output terminals for bass and treble information then, at the amplifier end of the cables, twist the Left LF+ (positive) and the Left HF+ (positive) together. Connect these to the amplifier Left channel positive terminal marked + (plus) or coloured red. Twist the Left LF- (negative) and the HF- (negative) cables together and connect them to the amplifier Left channel negative terminal marked - (minus) or coloured black. At the loudspeaker end connect the cables labelled Left LF+ and Left LF- to the left hand loudspeaker LF terminals, ensuring that you note the polarity markings on the cable sheathing. [. . . ] Rear projection and plasma televisions are not prone to interference from these magnetic effects. FRONT SPEAKERS The ultra wide dynamic range and power handling capability of Dimension loudspeakers will provide the ultimate home cinema experience. The speakers should be positioned either side of the TV or projection screen placed in line with the screen surface. CENTRE CHANNEL SPEAKER TDC1 (See figs. 2 and 3) The Dimension centre channel speakers are fully magnetically shielded and are designed for installation directly above or below the TV. As the main effects speaker for the front soundstage, the critical factor in its performance is the placement. [. . . ]