Tapco TH-15A Speaker User Manual
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1. SAFETY oe NANA 10 11 12 13 14 CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE ALA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock fo persons Le symbole clair avec point de fl che a l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l utilisateur de la presence l int rieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isol d ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d l ctrocution The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation 4 l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utili2. Maximum SPL Long Term 113 dB SPL O Im Maximum SPL Peak 116 dB SPL Im Input Output Input Type Input Impedance Female XLR Balanced Unbalanced 20 kQ balanced bridging 10 kQ unbalanced Loop through Male XLR Balanced Unbalanced parallel with input Rotating knob O dB at center Level Control Sensitivity 4 dBu for full output Level Control Center 36 dBu for full output Level Control Max Transducers Low Frequency 15 in 381 mm with steel frame paper cone woofer High Frequency Horn loaded 1 in 25 mm exit compression driver Power Amplifiers Low Frequency Power Amplifier Rated Power 150 watts 8 ohm load 298 watts peak THD lt 0 1 Signal to Noise Ratio gt 94 OB 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted referenced to 138 watts into 8 ohms Design BTL Class D High Frequency Power Amplifier Rated Power 50 watts 4 ohm load 99 watts peak THD lt 0 1 Signal to Noise Ratio gt 97 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted referenced to 50 watts into 4 ohms Design Class AB Electronic Crossover Crossover Type 24 dB octave Crossover Frequency 3 kHz Equalization Low Frequency EQ Mid Frequency ES High Frequency ES Direct EQ Switch 15 dB 80 Hz shelving 15 dB bandpass sweepable from100 Hz to 8 kHz 15 dB 12 kHz shelving Bypasses EQ section Protection Features Over excursion Protection Thermal Protection Driver Protection Second order sub sonic filter
3. s time to hunker down and read the rest of this manual especially the following ADDITIONAL TIDBITS OF WIDSDOM e Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection e When you shut down your equipment turn off the TH 15A loudspeakers first to prevent thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out the speakers When powering up turn on the TH 15As last e Save the shipping boxes and packing materials You may need them someday Besides your cat will love playing in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly Remember to pretend like you are surprised e Save your sales receipt in a safe place e Record the serial number in the space provided on page 3 along with where and when you bought it Introduction Thank you for choosing the TAPCO TH 15A active loudspeakers The TAPCO product line hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation Greg Mackie s first company TAPCO revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very first channel mixer specifically designed for keyboards and rock n roll In essence TAPCO redefined the price performance ratio and made high quality professional audio equipment accessible to virtually anyone Today TAPCO shares the same ideals and is backed by the world class engineering and manufacturing horsepower of LOUD Technologies The TH 15A active loudspeakers are pa
4. Independent amplifier shutdown auto reset Independent HF and LF compressors AC Power Requirements US 120 VAC 60 Hz Europe 240 VAC 50 Hz Korea 220 VAC 60 Hz Japan 100 VAC 50 60 Hz AC Connecter 3 pin IEC 250 VAC 20 A male Fuse 115 VAC T 6 AL 250 V Power Consumption 230 VAC T 3 15 AL 250 V 320 watts with music loud mix 20 watts quiescent idle Construction Features Basic Design Asymmetrical Trapezoidal Material Polypropylene Finish Textured Handles One on each side one on top Grille Perforated metal with weather resistant coating Display LEDs Front Power ON Rear Power ON OL overload Physical Dimensions and Weight Dimensions Height 27 1 in 689 mm Width 16 8 in 427 mm Depth 15 8 in 401 mm Weight 36 lb 16 3 kg Mounting Methods Pole mountable via the built in socket on the bottom of the cabinet Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the weight of the TH 15A Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials com ponents and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice 13 TH 15A Dimensions 27 1 in SS Es 689 mm N N MM ze 16 8 in 427 mm Correct Disposal of this product This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Dire
5. answer to the problem without having to send your TAPCO product away Troubleshooting No Power e Our favorite question Is it plugged in e Make sure the line cord is securely seated in the line cord socket and plugged alll the way into the AC outlet e Make sure the AC outlet is live check with a tester or lamp e Is the POWER switch in the ON position e Are the power LEDs on the front and rear panel illuminated If not make sure the AC outlet is live If so refer to No Sound below e If the power LEDs are not illuminated and you are certain that the AC outlet is live it is possible the fuse has blown To remove and replace the fuse 1 Disconnect the power cord from the IEC socket 2 Remove the fuse drawer by prying it open with a small screwdriver It will slide all the way out 3 Remove the fuse and replace it with an equivalent type fuse 115 VAC unit 6 amp slo blo T6AL 250 V 230 VAC unit 3 15 amp slo blo T3 15AL 250 V 4 Replace the fuse drawer by pushing it all the way back into the IEC socket If two fuses blow in a row then something is very wrong See the Repair section on the next page to find out what to do No Sound e Are the power LEDs on the front and rear panel illuminated e Is the LEVEL control turned up e Is the signal source turned up Make sure the signal level from the mixing console or whatever device immediately precedes the loudspeaker is high en
6. digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruit
7. of two TAPCO TH 18s subwoofers The full range line level outputs of the subwoofers feed the inputs of the TH 15A loudspeakers so these play the full range in stereo and the subs provide bass reinforcement Alternatively you can use the high pass line level outputs of the subwoofers to feed the loudspeakers then the subs will handle all the lows while the TH 15A loudspeakers handle the mids and highs Using one TH 18s active subwoofer Left and Right Main Powered Loudspeakers TAPCO TH 15A MA From Mixer Left and Right Full Range Output Outputs AUT OECD Active Subwoofer TAPCO TH 18s CO TO Oe e000 De Ej Mixing Console TAPCO MIX260FX shown The left and right line level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of a TH 18s active subwoofer The full range line level outputs of the subwoofer feed the inputs of the TH 15A loudspeakers so these play the full range in stereo and the sub provides bass reinforcement TAPCO TH 15A Features REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION TAPCO TH 15A ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKER This is where you connect your signal to the loudspeaker and make adjustments to the frequency response of the speaker to match the loudspeaker s location and your room s environment 1 INPUT This is a female XLR type connector that accepts a balanced mic or line level signal from a mixing cons
8. overexcursion which is equivalent to a mechanical form of clipping Thermal Protection All amplifiers produce heat The TH 15A is designed to be efficient both electrically and thermally The amplifier module is mounted on a large heatsink which is cooled by convection where cool air is drawn through it s fins carrying the heat away In order for this convection cooling to work efficiently it is important to provide adequate airspace behind the loudspeaker When you position the TH 15A we recommend leaving at least six inches of air space behind it e f for some reason the heatsink gets too hot a built in thermal switch activates and turns off the amplifier This protection operates independently for the low frequency and high frequency amplifiers Therefore it is possible for only the low frequency or high frequency amplifier to shut down while the other remains on e When the heatsink cools down to a safe temperature the thermal switch resets and normal operation resumes 10 e If the heatsink temperature again gets too hot the shutdown process repeats Should this happen make sure that airflow to the rear of the cabinet is not restricted If the ambient air temperature is very warm try pointing a small fan toward the heatsink to increase the airflow through the fins Driver Protection Each driver has its own compression circuit which helps protect them from damaging transient peaks The compressors ar
9. reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization etc Part No SW0621 Rev E 08 08 2006 2008 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your loudspeakers quickly INITIAL SETTINGS 1 Turn the LEVEL control on the rear panel all the way down 2 Set the DIRECT EQ switch out DIRECT 3 Turn the POWER switch OFF CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the line level signal from your mixer or other signal source to the IN jack on the TH 15A rear panel XLR connector 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the IEC socket on the back of the loudspeaker Plug the other end into an AC outlet properly configured with the correct voltage as indicated just below the IEC socket TURN IT ON 1 Turn the POWER switch ON 2 Start your signal source tape deck CD DAW or whatever but leave the master level control on your mixer down 3 Slowly turn up the LEVEL control on the TH 15A to the U unity gain mark at the center position 4 Adjust the master volume on your mixer to a comfortably loud listening level If the volume from the speakers gets really loud really fast try turning down the LEVEL control on the TH 15As a bit If the speakers don t get loud enough turn up the LEVEL control to achieve a good balance of master volume control and loudness from the speaker Now that you have your loudspeakers working it
10. TH 15A Left Line Level Right Line Level Mixer or Preamplifier Cre TH 15A TH 15A gt Oe Ops for oe Fe oa o rom oa OY m Thru Thru Left Right Line Level Line Level Output Output Mixer or TE Preamplifier Main PA System with two TH 18s active subwoofers mm jo O Right Main Powered Loudspeaker TAPCO TH 15A Full Range Mixing Console TAPCO MIX260FX shown Pole Mount 2 From Mixer 3 in Right Output LITT Fa NT DL Active Subwoofer TAPCO TH 18s From Mixer Left Output N Left Main Powered Loudspeaker TAPCO TH 15A Full Range Output Pole Mount Prax NT Active Subwoofer a N TAPCO TH 18s The left and right line level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs
11. a Heavy Metal concert WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS na 2 MrodUCHO ta ito de ineR 5 Hookup DIOS aut eto edad 6 TAPCO TH T5A Features arena 8 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION sn 8 Ne PLT este 8 E OUTPUT arten 8 A ET 8 4 OL oie je o pro Pe RR 8 A O E 9 6 MIDES acao tan alada 9 23 NIDSERES Lada 9 8 LOW EQ aaa 9 9 DIRECT EQ SWitCh ns Eh 9 10 POWER SW 9 11 Line Cord Socket and Fuse nenn 9 Protection CirCUItS Seen 10 Input Signal A anaeeutantes 10 Placement a cai AANO 10 Appendix A Service Information 1 Appendix B Connections cocccccocoocnnnnnnonnncnnnninnnnns 12 Appendix C TH 15A Specifications 13 TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY cionado dia 15 Don t forget to visit our website at www tapcoworld com for more information about this and other TAPCO products What me read a manual Before you begin please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4 Your new TAPCO TH 15A active loudspeakers are designed to set up quickly and operate easily We know it s offen seen as a sign of weakness to read a manual along with asking for directions when lost but we hope you will read the rest of the manual at least while nobody is looking It is important to keep your receipt in a safe place and not a bad idea to write your product information here for future
12. cked with features and designed to produce transparent and uncolored sound for PA systems and sound reinforcement The two way bass reflex ported design provides an amazingly flat frequency response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz These versatile compact loudspeakers can be used in a variety of applications and when combined with the TAPCO TH 18s active subwoofers they form an amazing system The durable lightweight enclosure is designed with a socket in the bottom for pole mounting on a stand or with the TAPCO TH 18s In addition the TH 15A loudspeakers can be placed on their side for use as floor monitors There are many benefits to integrating an active crossover power amplifiers and drivers into a single cabinet and we ve taken full advantage of these benefits in the design of the TH 15A e The crossover point is designed so that the high and low frequency drivers are fed only the frequencies that they are best able to reproduce e The amplifiers are designed to provide maximum acoustic output from the speakers yet minimize the danger of speaker damage due to overdriving e The length of the connecting wires between the amplifier outputs and the drivers are kept to an absolute minimum so the damping factor of the amplifier isn t compromised by the resistance of long speaker cables e The acoustic sum of the outputs from the two drivers are optimized electronically as well as physically so the amplitude response is unity and the phase dif
13. ctive 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE At the same time your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please MN contact your local city office waste authority or your household waste disposal service 14 TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY A LOUD Technologies Inc warrants all materials workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase You may purchase an additional 24 month Extended Warranty for a total of 36 months of coverage Visit our website and follow the Register It links for details www tapcoworld com If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period LOUD Technologies at its option will repair or replace the product This warranty applies only to equipment sold and delivered within the U S and Canada by LOUD Technologies Inc or its authorized dealers B For faster processing please register online or y
14. duct within the applicable warranty period for a nominal fee extended warranties are not transferable A copy of the original sales receipt is required to obtain warranty repairs or replacement J This is your sole warranty LOUD Technologies does not authorize any third party including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability on behalf of LOUD Technologies or to make any warranty for LOUD Technologies Inc THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS AND IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED TAPCO DEALER UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY NCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE TAPCO PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental special or consequential damages or a limitation on how long warranties last so some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty provides specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state P
15. e designed to be transparent and are not noticeable under normal operating conditions Input Signal Wiring You should use high quality shielded cable to connect the signal source to the IN jack on the TH 15A e Foil shielded cables such as Belden 8451 8761 or 9501 are commonly used for studio wiring e Microphone cables work well e The better the shield the better the immunity from externally induced noise like EMI and RFI Route the cable away from AC power cords and outlets These are common sources for hum in an audio signal You can purchase quality cables from your Mackie dealer Placement The TH 15A loudspeaker is designed to sit on the floor or stage It can be pole mounted via the built in socket on the bottom of the cabinet Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the weight of the TH 15A WARNING The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging NEVER attempt to suspend the TH 15A by its handles As with any powered components protect them from moisture If you are setting them up outdoors make sure they are under cover if you expect rain VERY IMPORTANT Appendix A Service Informafion If you think your TAPCO product has a problem please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem Visit the Talk To Us section of our website www tapcoworld com to contact our technical support heroes and get some ideas You may find the
16. ference is minimal In short all the complex interconnected components in the system are designed to work in harmony with each other to produce the best possible sound Here s a quick look aft all the features packed into the TH 15A loudspeakers e Flat frequency response 10 dB 40 Hzto e Balanced Mic Line XLR input and thru 20 kHz connectors e 1 high frequency compression driver e 24 dB octave crossover at 3 kHz e 15 low frequency woofer e Adjustable input level control e Convenient portable design with e LF equalization provides 15 dB at 80 Hz integrated handles in both sides and top and below e Ported bass reflex design for enhanced e MF equalization provides 15 dB with bass performance sweepable frequency from 100 Hz to e 99 watt HF and 298 watt LF power 8 kHz amplifiers peak e HF equalization provides 15 dB at 12 kHz and above e Low frequency over excursion protection e High strength lightweight cabinet EQ bypass DIRECT switch constructed of polypropylene e Rear panel power switch e High density adiabatic fiberfill absorbs e Pole mount socket internal reflections Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup TH 15A ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER TH 15A ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER Es u a 5 Ek 15 MID qUe FRED 100 4 MID 4 U 5 son u 5 uU 15 415 Daisy Chaining Two Speakers Per Side TH 15A
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18. n the active loudspeakers on and off The indicating LED above the POWER switch lights when the POWER switch is on and AC power is available at the linecord socket A second power indicator is located on the front of the cabinet 11 Line Cord Socket and Fuse Connect the detachable line cord to this IEC socket securely and plug the other end into your AC outlet Make sure the AC power is matched to the AC power indicated on the rear panel under the IEC socket The fuse is located behind the fuse cover at the bottom of the IEC socket See the Troubleshooting section on page 9 for information about replacing the fuse Protection Circuits There are several protection mechanisms designed into the TH 15A to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifiers from inadvertent damage CAUTION The protection circuits are designed to protect the loudspeakers under reasonable and sensible conditions Should you choose to ignore the warning signs i e frequent OL LED indications excessive distortion you can still damage the speakers in the TH 15A by overdriving them past the point of amplifier clipping Such damage is beyond the scope of the warranty Overexcursion Protection A 12 dB octave high pass filter at 40 Hz just prior to the low frequency amplifier prevents very low frequencies from being amplified Excessive low frequency energy below 40 Hz can damage the woofer by causing it to bottom out also known as
19. ole or other signal source 2 OUTPUT This is a male XLR type connector that produces exactly the same signal that is connected to the input jack Use it to daisy chain several TH 15A s together off the same signal source 3 LEVEL The LEVEL control adjusts the overall signal level at the input to the built in power amplifiers It ranges from Off 00 to MAX maximum gain with unity gain at the 8 center position 12 o clock e The TH 15A is designed to operate with a 4 dBu signal when the LEVEL control is at the U center position e The TH 15A can accept up to a 20 dBu signal by turning down the INPUT LEVEL control accordingly e NEVER connect the output of an amplifier directly to the input of the TH 15A This could damage the active input circuitry of the loudspeaker 4 OL Indicator The OL overload indicator lights wnen the amplifiers in the TH 15A are near the clipping point It is okay if the OL indicator blinks occasionally because this means that the transient peaks are just reaching the maximum output of the amplifiers and you are getting the most from your TH 15As If the OL indicator is blinking frequently or lighting continuously turn down the LEVEL control 3 on the TH15A or turn down the signal at it source e g the mixing console until the OL indicator blinks occasionally or not at all 5 HIGH EQ This control gives you up to 15 dB boost or cut ab
20. oof of the original date of purchase in the form of a dated copy of the original dealer s invoice or sales receipt Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with LOUD Technologies E Any products returned to one of the LOUD Technologies factory authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced LOUD Technologies and its authorized service centers may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product Products returned to LOUD Technologies that do not meet the terms of this Warranty will not be repaired unless payment is received for labor materials return freight and insurance Products repaired under warranty will be returned freight prepaid by LOUD Technologies to any location within the boundaries of the USA or Canada G LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed for 90 days or for the remainder of the warranty period This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation misuse neglect or abuse or to exterior appearance This warranty is recognized only if the inspection seals and serial number on the unit have not been defaced or removed H LOUD Technologies assumes no responsibility for the timeliness of repairs performed by an authorized service center I This warranty is extended to the original purchaser This warranty may be transferred to anyone who may subsequently purchase this pro
21. or long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer A Component and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn 15 16 17 18 19 20 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus This apparatus has been designed with Class l construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection the third grounding prong The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable This apparatus has been equipped with a double pole AC mains power switch This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
22. ou can mail in the product registration card C Unauthorized service repairs or modification of TAPCO products will void this warranty To obtain repairs or replacement under warranty you must have a copy of your sales receipt from the authorized TAPCO dealer where you purchased the product It is necessary to establish purchase date and determine whether your TAPCO product is within the warranty period D To obtain warranty repair or replacement 1 Call TAPCO Technical Support at 877 827 2669 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday Pacific Time to get authorization for repair or replacement Alternately go to the TAPCO website click Talk To Us and follow the instructions for reporting a warranty issue and submitting a request for an advance replacement 2 Advance Replacement TAPCO will ship a replacement unit to you along with an invoice for the suggested retail price of the replacement unit You must return the defective unit immediately to cancel the invoice If you do not return the defective unit within 30 days you must pay the full amount stated in the invoice to satisfy your debt 3 Repair When you call TAPCO Technical Support explain the problem and obtain a Service Request Number Have your TAPCO product s serial number ready You must have a Service Request Number before you can obtain factory authorized service e Pack the product in its original shipping carton Also include a note explaining exactly h
23. ough to produce sound e If it s a stereo pair try switching them around For example if a left speaker is presumed dead switch the left and right cords at the speakers If the problem switches sides it s not the TH 15A It could be a bad cable or no signal from the mixer Bad Sound e Is the input connector plugged completely into the IN jack e Is something connected to the OUT jack Try unplugging it If the sound improves whatever was plugged into the OUT jack may have affected the signal e Isitloud and distorted Reduce the signal level at the mixer e If possible listen to the signal source with headphones plugged into the preamp stage If it sounds bad there it s not the loudspeaker e Too much bass or not enough bass Move around the room and see if the bass response changes It s possible your listening position coincides with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled If so try moving the loudspeakers to a different position or moving your listening position Noise Hum e Check the signal cable between the mixer and the loudspeaker Make sure all connections are secure These problems usually produce crackling noises or hum e If you are using two or more TH 15A active loudspeakers try plugging them alll into the same AC outlet panel or outlet strip The purpose for this is to connect them all to the same earth ground point and reduce the possibility of crea
24. ove 12 kHz and it is also flat at the center position U Use it to add sizzle to cymbals and an overall sense of transparency or edge to the keyboards vocals guitar and bacon frying Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance or to hide tape hiss 6 MID EQ This is a midrange EQ control that provides 15 dB of boost or cut centered at any frequency between 100 Hz and 8 kHz The MID EQ circuit is flat no boost or cut at the center position This frequency range includes most vocals male at the lower end of the range and female at the upper end of the range and the fundamentals and harmonics for many instruments 7 MID FREQ This knob ranges from 100 Hz to 8 kHz and determines the center frequency for the MID EQ filter This allows you to zero in on the precise narrow band of frequencies you want to have affected by the MID EQ 8 LOW EQ This control gives you up to 15 dB of boost or cut below 80 Hz The circuit is flat no boost or cut at the center position This frequency range represents the punch in bass drums bass guitar fat synth patches and some really serious male singers 9 DIRECT EQ Switch This switch allows you to bypass the EQ section When the switch is out DIRECT the EQ section is bypassed and the EQ knobs have no effect on the signal When the switch is pushed in EQ the EQ controls can be used to tailor the frequency response of the TH 15As 10 POWER Switch Use this switch to tur
25. ow to duplicate the problem a copy of the sales receipt with price and date showing your daytime phone number and return street address no P O boxes or route numbers please and the Service Request Number If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty we may at our option charge for service time and parts e Ship the product in its original shipping carton freight prepaid to the authorized service center Write the Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on top of the box The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support or it may be obtained from our website Once it s repaired the authorized service center will ship it back by ground shipping pre paid if it qualified as a warranty repair Note Under the terms of the warranty you must ship or drop off the unit to an authorized service center The return ground shipment is covered for those units deemed by us to be under warranty Note You must have a sales receipt from an authorized TAPCO dealer for your unit to be considered for warranty repair IMPORTANT Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton No receipt no warranty service E LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out LOUD Technologies may at our option require pr
26. s radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada 21 Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA In Hours Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart According to OSHA any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here Typical Slow Response Example 8 Packed garage concert VW Bus Peace Train Cranked psychedelic tunes 5 6 4 3 2 1 1 High speed chase on C H I P s 0 5 0 25 or less 115 Loudest parts at
27. sateurs de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l entretien service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused f
28. ting a ground loop e f connecting an unbalanced output to the TH 15A balanced input make sure the shield is connected to the unbalanced ground and to pin 1 of the XLR Repair For warranty repair or replacement refer to the warranty information on page 15 Non warranty repair for TAPCO products is available at a factory authorized service center To locate your nearest service center call our Tech Support department at 1 877 827 2669 Monday Friday 7 am to 5 pm Pacific Time to explain the problem Tech Support will tell you where the nearest factory authorized service center is located in your area Appendix B Connections XLR Connectors XLR connectors are used to make balanced input and through connections to the TH 15A They are wired as follows according to standards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society SHIELD XLR Balanced Wiring Pin 1 Shield Pin 2 Hot Pin 3 Cold Lonely Looking for that special someone Do you have a question about your TAPCO loudspeaker Please call our Technical Support chaps at 1 877 827 2669 Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM PST After hours visit www tapcoworld com and look under Talk To Us or e mail us at techmail tapcogear com 12 Appendix C TH 15A Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Range 10 dB 40 Hz 20 kHz Frequency Response 3 dB 50 Hz 18 5 kHz Horizontal Coverage Angle 90 Vertical Coverage Angle 60
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