Talk electronic 3.1B User's Manual
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1. 325mm allow at least 400mm for connections 16 2kg 18 0kg Talk Electronics policy of continued research and development means that the above specification may change without notice The Thunder has been manufactured to conform with the protection requirements of the EC Council directive 89 336 EEC relating to EMC by application of the following standards 50081 1 1997 Emissions Standard EN50082 1 1997 Immunity Standard and also the requirements of the EC low voltage directive relating to electrical safety by application of the following standard BSEN60065 2002 Safety standard For the purposes of testing the Thunder was used with the mains cables and high quality interconnects supplied by Merlin Cables Compliance with the above standards can only be made if the unit is installed as per this manual and using the correct cables Guarantee 3 Years return to dealer To help us provide you with the most efficient service please return your guarantee card promptly Your CD player is guaranteed against manufacturing and component defects for a period of 3 years The guarantee does not cover and damage caused by accident misuse neglect or through incorrect installation adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel or the cost of collecting the Thunder from you and returning it to the dealer The above does not effect your statutory rights as a consumer E amp OE Due to our policy of continued development we reserve the r2. Talk Electronics Tornado 3 1B Power Amp User Manual TALK ELECTRONICS UNIT IMAGE House 326 MoLesey SURREY KT12 ENGLAND Tet 44 0 1276 709966 Fax 44 0 1276 682843 E mal info talkelectronics com www talkelectronics com Talk Electronics Tornado User Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Talk Electronics Tornado power amplifier We are confident that it will provide you with many years of musical enjoyment and reliable service However please take the time to read this guide thoroughly before using the amplifier It explains how to install and connect it and suggests how to ensure that you always enjoy its optimum performance UNPACKING LIST Power amplifier Instruction manual AC power cord Guarantee card NOTE We recommend that the supplied AC power cord is replaced with a high quality Merlin Cables power cord for best results Please be aware that this unit is not supplied with interconnects and we recommend the use of the Merlin series of interconnect cables INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO SITE AND CONNECT YOUR TORNADO POWER AMPLIFIER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAFE OPERATION Please unpack your amplifier carefully and position it on a stable level surface close to a mains socket Before attempting to connect it into your system please read this manual carefully The Tornado will perform well when placed on a coffee table or bookshelf but if you wish to achieve
3. ate clicks and pops that can be heard through your hi fi system have an electrician correct the problem at its source We do however recommend the use of Merlin Cables power chords which do not interfere with the current flow and offer a significant performance improvement Should you need to replace the fuse in your mains plug please fit only the correct replacement type This is a standard 13A If for any reason you wish to replace the plug or cable please note that the lead must be connected as follows NOTE These instructions apply in the United Kingdom only consult your dealer about wiring conventions in other countries Green and yellow wire connects to EARTH E or symbol Blue wire connects to NEUTRAL N Brown wire connects to LIVE L This unit must be earthed SIGNAL CONNECTIONS The Tornado Series was developed using high quality interconnects and speaker cables from Merlin Cables these allow the amplifiers to operate as intended and deliver their optimum performance We strongly recommend that you use these cables for all connections You can obtain these from your dealer or distributor Please note that we particularly advise you not to use solid core interconnect or speaker cables or any type of high capacitance speaker cables We further suggest that you use short cable runs Try to keep interconnects to 2 metres 6 feet or less and speaker cable runs below 10 metres 30 feet Even though a Tornado am
4. ight to change the specifications at any time Upon return of Guarantee Card Talk Electronics TALK ELEcTRONICS Lro UNIT ImMAGE House 326 MoLesey SURREY KT12 ENGLAND TeL 44 0 1276 709966 Fax 44 0 1276 682843 E ma info talkelectronics com www talkelectronics com GUARANTEE To extend your guarantee from 1 year to 3 years FREE of charge please complete and return this form TALK ELECTRONICS LTD Unit IMAGE House 326 Surrey 12 ENGLAND FOLD HERE Model Tornado 3 1B Purchase date Price paid Serial Number Colour Black 4 Silver Where did you purchase your Tornado 3 1B How did you hear about Talk Electronics Existing customer Please tell us about the rest of your system CD Player Pre amplifier Tuner Speakers Mains Cables Interconnect Cables Speaker Cables Why did you choose the Tornado 3 1B O Family Friend _ Dealer Are you interested in Home Cinema Advertising Review Internet J Yes g No Undecided Other Have you visited our website www talkelectronics com Yes No Do not have connection FOLD HERE Customer Name Address Post Code E mail address Data Protection Act Your details will be held by Talk Electronics Ltd for promotional and statistical purposes LI tf you do not wish to receive mar
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6. minals that require clamping in the binding posts be sure to arrange the leads so that they do not short circuit the amplifier Clamp the connections tightly but do not over tighten them do not for instance tighten the binding posts with pliers Check this sort of connection periodically to make sure that the wire is still tightly gripped Better still use high quality cables factory fitted with appropriate plugs Tornado mono amplifiers are suitable for use with most current loudspeaker systems with an impedance rating between 2 and 16 Ohms Contact your dealer if you have a particularly unusual loudspeaker system and are uncertain about how your amplifier might react to it Under all normal circumstances the amplifier is well protected against encounters with demanding speakers it has thermal protection voltage and current limiting and DC offset protection MUTE LINK INPUT This is to allow simultaneous mute control over the power amplifier when used with a Hurricane pre amplifier just connect using the 3 5mm jack lead provided with your Hurricane pre amplifier BI WIRING Although two sets of speaker terminales are provided if you intend to bi wire or tri wire your loudspeakers we recommend that you use cables fitted with a single pair of plugs at the amplifier end for four reasons 1 To bi tri wire properly you should have a common ground point 2 Trying to squeeze two or three individual cables into a binding pos
7. plifier will drive longer speaker cables you will find its performance improves with shorter cables The use of litz or goertz type cables may cause your amplifier to overheat under certain circumstances These are best avoided REAR PANEL A diagram can be found on page 6 of this manual MAINS CONNECTIONS The Tornado s mains switch is fitted in the centre of the rear panel Use this to switch off the amplifier completely Below it is an IEC socket into which the supplied mains lead fits If an internal fuse should blow i e the blue LED will not illuminate when the amplifier is not hot but plugged in and switched on then the amplifier should be returned to your dealer for examination Any replacement should only be of an identical type The amplifier whilst powered ON will be warm to the touch even as idle due to the class A quiescent current flowing in the output stage This is perfectly normal INPUT CONNECTIONS The input sockets for the Tornado are either RCA phono or XLR balanced Connect your pre amplifiers main audio outputs to these Us the rear mounted switch to select the input type that you have connected to The switch points towards the input selected SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Gold plated 5 way binding posts are provided for your speakers connections as well as BFA safety type terminals The red terminal is the positive connection and the black terminal is negative If you use bare cables or spade ter
8. stributor for examination There are no user serviceable parts in your power amplifier Units contain lethal voltages so only qualified personnel should service your amplifier HINTS AND TIPS Although you can stack a Tornado power amplifier with a pre amplifier and other components your system will not perform at its best if you do The power supply in the amplifier can induce hum into sensitive components SPECIFICATIONS Type Nominal power output 20 20k 8 ohms Input impedance Input sensitivity Distortion 1KHz 8Ohms Mains Voltage Dimensions width height depth unpacked packed Weight per unit When using a Tornado with our Hurricane pre amplifier we recommend that you place the units side by side or arrange them on separate shelves of a system rack separated by about 15cm Keep your turntable if you are using one as far away as possible from the power amplifier Don t be tempted to take a little look inside the amplifier there s nothing very exciting to see and there are some dangerous voltages floating about inside its case Similarly do not try to modify or improve the design with the latest audiophile fad components We know what we are doing and we chose the most appropriate components for this design We certainly will not repair the amplifier under guarantee if you ve been fiddling with it TORNADO 3 1B Mono 200W 22k ohms 1V for full output lt 0 005 230V or 115V AC 10 440mm 89mm
9. t will give a poor connection that will degrade sound quality 3 It increases the likelihood of wiring one or more of the speaker drive units out of phase by reversing its connections 4 It invites accidents through wires breaking free and shorting the amplifier s output FRONT PANEL Although there are no front panel controls Connecting the mute link cable between your Hurricane pre amplifier if you have one will operate internal relays that connect the audio signal to the loudspeakers when the mute button on the Hurricane s front panel is pressed once To un mute press it a second time It does not connect the mains supply to the amplifier the actual mains power switch is on the rear panel If you do not have a Hurricane pre amplifier then the Tornado will un mute itself automatically after a few seconds Leaving the mains supply permanently connected and silencing the amplifier with the Hurricane s mute switch means the Tornado will deliver optimum performance immediately it is brought out of its stand by state When the amplifier s output is muted the red indicator light on the front panel extinguishes PROTECTION MODE INTERNAL FUSES If for any reason these are found to have blown or the red LED on the front panel will not illuminate within 20 seconds of power up then the protection circuits have identified a possible fault condition The amplifier should immediately be switched off and returned to your dealer or di
10. the best performance we suggest you place it on a specialist hi fi support There are many suitable designs available which your dealer will be happy to advise you about Position the amplifier so that it will not be subjected to high ambient temperatures avoid sites where it will be in direct sunlight or close to a central heating radiator For your own safety and your amplifier s well being do not allow it to come into contact with water it away from potted plants to avoid those all too common watering accidents To clean the amplifiers case disconnect it from the wall Socket and wipe it with a barely damp lint free cloth or chamois leather If you suspect that water has entered the casework return the amplifier to your dealer so that he can examine it Once you have installed the amplifier please do not throw away its packaging If you move home or need to return the unit to your dealer for example for upgrade the original packaging will protect it and ensure it arrives undamaged ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The Tornado comes with a ready assembled mains lead and we suggest that you use this to connect it to the mains supply We strongly recommend that you connect the lead directly to a wall socket and do not use extension blocks which degrade sound quality For the same reason we also advise against line filters and mains conditioners If your mains supply is noisy or you have household appliances that gener
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