Page 2 - u s e r m a n u a l; TCS Compact series; tcs compact manual; Contents
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 2 Contents TCS COMPACT SERIES......................................................................................................................................1 Contents ..................................................................
Page 3 - Introduction; Thanks; We look forward to helping you in the near future.; Unpacking
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 3 Introduction Congratulations, you have just purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the TCS Compact Series sound contracting loudspeaker range, designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable, troubl...
Page 4 - Product Range Summary; General Features
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 4 Product Range Summary General Features TCS Compact series 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...
Page 14 - System Considerations; Choosing the best location
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 14 System Considerations Choosing the best location When using any loudspeaker system certain room parameters will affect the resultant sound quality and coverage. For example, any boundary like a wall or floor will lift certain frequenc...
Page 16 - RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER RATINGS:
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 16 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 co...
Page 17 - System Configurations; System1 – Basic stereo set up
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 17 System Configurations TCS Compact Series 2-way enclosures are passive loudspeaker systems. This means that they require only one amplifier channel for correct operation, the frequency splitting between the low frequency driver and the...
Page 18 - System 2 – Stereo with bass units and Active Crossover; NB: The EQ shown is for tuning the system to the room / venue.
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 18 System 2 – Stereo with bass units and Active Crossover In this case a crossover is needed to separate the bass and mid / high frequencies. The Turbosound LMS series is recommended as the units are preconfigured with presets to match t...
Page 19 - Crossovers and Processors; Active and Passive systems
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 19 Crossovers and Processors In order to correctly set up your sound system a selection of audio processing devices are necessary to divide the frequencies between the speakers, apply equalisation and limit the dynamic headroom. These du...
Page 20 - Features
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 20 Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management systems The Turbosound LMS-D24 and LMS-D26 series are powerful DSP-based audio processing units designed for use with Turbosound loudspeaker systems and associated bass enclosures. The func...
Page 21 - Starting up
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 21 LMS-D24/6 Quick Reference Set Up (LMS-D26 shown) The LMS-D24 and LMS-D26 are designed for quick setup and adjustment via an easy-to-use menu structure accessed by front panel buttons and 3 rotary encoders. A high resolution backlit LC...
Page 22 - Preset Recall
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 22 Preset Recall • To select a Preset, press the Recall Button so the indicator above it illuminates. • Turn the left of the three parameter knobs (a) until the required Preset number is shown on the display. NB: Factory presets are indi...
Page 23 - Audio Input connectors
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 23 LMS-D24/D26 Audio Connections Audio Input connectors These are fully balanced and are wired pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold. The two inputs have pin 1 connected directly to the chassis and feed the signal processing chains. If ...
Page 24 - Speaker Connections; Speakon connections; The cable end Speakon NL4 connector should be wired as follows:
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 24 Speaker Connections TCS Compact Series enclosures are provided with a recessed connector panel housing a single Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connector wired in parallel with a 4-way terminal strip. Either can be used for the input, the other...
Page 26 - Nominal Cable
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 26 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 wasti...
Page 29 - Model
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 29 Flying Accessories EB-10 M10 x 18mm shoulder eyebolt WB-20 wall bracket (exploded view) Model TCS-151C TCS-121C TCS-101C TCS-081C Wall Bracket WB-55 WB-20 WB-20 WB-20 Ceiling Bracket CB-55 CB-55 CB-55 CB-55 Swivel Bracket SB-101 OmniM...
Page 30 - The recommended thread-locking compound is Loctite 222.
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 30 Use of Thread Locking Compounds When assembling flying hardware to TCS Compact Series loudspeaker enclosures it is advisable to use thread-locking compounds to eyebolts and other bolts in order to avoid any possibility of loosening. T...
Page 31 - Servicing Information
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 31 Servicing Information If any of the drive units in your TCS COMPACT series cabinet should cease functioning and need a replacement re-cone or diaphragm, you are advised to remove the faulty unit from the cabinet and send it to a profe...
Page 33 - About EASE Data; Overview
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 33 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...
Page 37 - (Specifications as standard models accept for the following); Technical Specification Notes:
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 37 70v/100v Line Transformer versions (Specifications as standard models accept for the following) Model TCS-151CT TCS-121CT TCS-101CT TCS-081CT Tappings (Watts) 240, 120 and 60 120, 60 and 30 120, 60 and 30 60, 30 and 15 Frequency Respo...
Page 38 - Spares List
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 38 Spares List Model TCS-218C TCS-215C TCS-118C TCS-115C TCS-151C TCS-121C TCS-101C TCS-081C LF Driver Complete LS-1811 LS-1523 LS-1811 LS-1514 LS-1521 LS-1219 LS-1023 LS-8010 Re-cone Kit RC-1811 RC-1523 RC-1811 RC-1514 RC-1521 RC-1219 R...
Page 39 - Warranty; Limited Warranty; damage occurring during shipment in transit,
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 39 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 cover...
Page 40 - Incidental and consequential damages
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 40 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 limi...
Page 41 - Notes
u s e r m a n u a l TCS Compact series tcs compact manual page 41 Notes
