Tannoy DC10A Speaker User Manual
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1. NNOY CONNECTION IN BI WIRE MODE Please note in Bi wire mode that the link cables should not be used See fig 4 e f not using specially designed bi wire cable 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 e f 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 Then proceed to connect the Left HF and Left HF to the HF terminals on the same loudspeaker e Repeat this process to connect the right hand loudspeaker to the amplifier right channel output once again ensuring that polarity is correct throughout Switch the amplifier on with the volume control set at its lowest setting Select a favourite source and slowly turn up the2. TANNOY Definition DCIOA i NN OWNER S MANUAL Definition DCIOA CONTENTS WARRANTY 02 CONNECTION IN SINGLE WIRE MODE 05 INTRODUCTION 03 CONNECTION IN BI WIRE MODE 06 WARNING STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS 03 BI AMPING 06 TECHNOLOGY 03 CONNECTION OF EARTH OR GROUND LEAD 06 AMPLIFIER CHOICE 04 POSITIONING AND FINE TUNING 06 CABLE CHOICE 04 PORT BUNGS 07 UNPACKING 04 GRILLES 07 ACCESSORIES 04 CARE OF CABINET 07 MASS LOADING 05 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 08 FITTING PLINTHS AND FLOOR SPIKES 05 SETUP DIAGRAMS 09 011 INSTALLATION 05 WARRANTY No maintenance of this Tannoy product is necessary Please register your Tannoy product online at www tannoy com All of our products have been produced and tested with care and precision to give first class service All passive components are guaranteed for a period of five years from the date of purchase from an authorised Tannoy dealer subject to the absence or evidence of misuse overload or accidental damage All active and electronic components are guaranteed for a period of two years from the date of purchase from an authorised Tannoy dealer subject to the absence of or evidence of misuse overload or accidental damage If at any time during this warranty period the equipment proves to be defective for any reason other than accident misuse neglect unauthorised modification or fair wear and tear we will repair any such manufacturing defect or at our option rep
3. akers please complete and return the registration document or register your product online at www tannoy com this does not limit your legal rights UoniuaQ VOLJG Loudspeakers are electromechanical devices that run in through use performance will therefore improve after an initial period of 24hrs use Once they have been further run in over a longer period there will be clear enhancement of the stereo imaging mid band quality and bass performance characteristics We are confident that you will continue to enjoy your new Tannoy Definition DC10As for many years to come WARNING STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS The powerful magnet system in the Definition DC10A will cause picture distortion with conventional CRT televisions and monitors and should not be used in the close proximity There are no issues with plasma LCD or LED televisions or monitors TECHNOLOGY Alcomax 3 Dual Concentric The time coherent point source and constant directivity nature of the dispersion characteristics inherent in the Dual Concentric drive unit makes it an accepted industry standard in studio monitoring By exceeding the rigorous demands of the recording and mastering environment Tannoy can ensure that playback performance is strictly controlled to accurately reflect the sound engineers artistry In nature all sounds emanate from a single point in space The high frequency unit of the Dual centrally mounted in the throat of the main mid bass driver is so positi
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5. ed if wished to lower the centre of gravity and improve stability S resulting in improved sound quality To do so remove the 4 screws securing the access plate to the bottom of the loudspeaker The loading volume can be filled with sand which must be dry or propriety materials available for such _ purposes from your retailer Feel free to experiment with the volume of loading material used to achieve optimum bass D performance and stereo imaging See fig 2 e oO FITTING PLINTHS amp FLOOR SPIKES gt D Attach the two plinth sections using the screws and hex tool provided These loudspeakers are designed to perform best with the carpet piercing spikes fitted for optimum stability These are supplied along with locking wheels and should be inserted into the threaded holes in the base of the cabinet Level the speaker using the hex tool and then tighten the locking wheels firmly but without using undue force Spike locating cups are provided in the accessory pack and these may be used to protect sensitive floor surfaces Shown also in fig 2 Warning Ensure that the spikes are levelled and that the lock nuts are tightened firmly The spikes should be pushed through the carpet to locate into the flooring surface by applying pressure to the top of the cabinet Failure to do so could render the Speaker unsteady and result in damage or injury should it be knocked over INSTALLATION To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker e
6. lace it without charge for labour parts or return carriage If you suspect a problem with a Tannoy product then in the first instance discuss it with your Tannoy dealer If you require further assistance then we ask that you deal directly with your local Tannoy distributor If you cannot locate your distributor please contact Tannoy Customer Services at the address given below Customer Services Tannoy Ltd Rosehall Industrial Estate Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 4TF Scotland Telephone 44 1236 420199 Fax 44 1236 428230 E mail enquiries tannoy com DO NOT SHIP ANY PRODUCT TO TANNOY WITHOUT PREVIOUS AUTHORISATION Our policy commits us to incorporating improvements to our products through continuous research and development Please confirm current specifications for critical applications with your supplier 02_ DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Tannoy loudspeaker developed in the UK by our dedicated team of design engineers They are the choice of discriminating music lovers the world over Musical excellence is designed into our loudspeakers from the start Careful selection of the very best components combined with strict quality control procedures in the production process ensures this level of excellence is maintained To gain maximum performance from your Definition DC10As please take time to read this owner s manual in full before installation Once you have set up your new loudspe
7. mploying to full effect the smoothness and musicality of the Alnico magnet system Each DC10A driver is hand assembled by Tannoy engineers before being tested and mounted into the cabinet with a unique bracing mechanism Audiophile Crossover High end components and a simple straight philosophy combine to create a crossover with an ultra clean signal path Low loss laminated core inductors ensure optimum LF performance while the HF networks audiophile grade polypropylene capacitors are acoustically damped using Tannoy s Differential Materials Technology DMT material Non inductive metal film resistors are used in the high frequency feed The Definition DC10A crossover sets the benchmark for signal integrity reproducing music with all the articulation and intelligibility of the original performance Deep Cryogenic Treatment The entire crossover assembly is subject to revolutionary Deep Cryogenic Treatment DCT achieving unparalleled gains in resolution and creating a more natural cohesive sound Using a proprietary process the Definition DC10A crossover is super cooled to minus 190 degrees Celsius and returned to room temperature over a controlled period This permanently reduces internal stresses in the microstructure of the crossover s component materials leading to better signal transfer and superior resolution of fine detail One of the largest benefits is to the solder joints which are traditionally an area of poor crystalline str
8. nsure 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 CONNECTION IN SINGLE WIRE MODE Using the supplied link cables connect the high frequency HF and low frequency LF terminals respectively as shown These must be removed to Bi wire the speakers see section entitled Connection in Bi wire Mode For optimum performance in single wire mode loudspeaker cable connections from the amplifier should be made to the high frequency HF terminals of the loudspeaker See fig 3 e 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 e 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 DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL 05 TA
9. oading Fitting of Plinth amp Spikes DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL 09 Fig 3 Single Wire Mode TANNOY Definition DC10A LINKS IN PLACE Fig 4 Bi Wire Mode TO RIGHT SPEAKER L R POWER AMPLIFIER TO GROUND OR EARTH CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER OPTIONAL Definition DC10A LINKS REMOVED 010_ DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL TO RIGHT HF SPEAKER r1 HF I 1 I a I I 1 I Y I L R L POWER AMPLIFIER TO GROUND OR EARTH CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER OPTIONAL Fig 5 Bi Amp Mode Detin tio n Qe 10 o ie O D E 2 o d Bo gt gt us ES HIGH FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER LOW FREQUENCY POWER AMPLIFIER R LINKS REMOVED Fig 6 Recommended Positioning L SPEAKER TO RIGHT 2 D 0 5 METRES OR MORE uer Q 1 5 TO 4 5 METRES C 1 METRE OR MORE DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL 011 Tannoy Limited product designed and engineered in the United Kingdom Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change Dual Concentric Differential Materials Technology WideBand Tulip WaveGuide are trademarks of Tannoy Limited All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners Copyright 2012 Tannoy Limit
10. oned as to acoustically replicate this single point Source delivering an incredibly natural sound with a very wide imaging sweet spot that creates an expansive soundstage with remarkably focused placement of images The DC10A s 10 Dual Concentric driver is derived from the classic Duals found in some of Tannoy s most successful and longest running Prestige series models Powered by the highest quality Alcomax 3 Alnico motors this classic driver magnet material has exceptional field strength and is electrically conductive This minimises non linear voice coil inductive effects and reduces micro distortions from eddy currents leading to a sweet natural and inherently coherent sound From instrument amplifiers to guitar pick ups Alnico is revered across the music industry for its musicality and dynamics as well as its ability to resolve low level information and texture in the music Tannoy has long used Alnico drivers in its range topping loudspeakers to best reproduce every note and intonation that the musician intended a realism rarely achieved by ceramic ferrite motor systems The 10 Dual of the DC10A uses the latest iteration of Tannoy s aluminium alloy tweeter with PepperPot WaveGuide Mid and low frequency reproduction is handled by a multi fibre cone allied to the Alcomax 3 magnet assembly engineered to sit on the outside of the voice coils This configuration delivers the greatest magnetic flux density across the poles e
11. rated on all terminal panel sketches POSITIONING AND FINE TUNING To get best results from your new Tannoy Definition DC10A loudspeakers it is worthwhile spending a little time finding the optimum set up configuration Begin by angling the speakers towards your chosen listening position usually this is on the centre line of the room so that when seated you can just see the inner side panel of each speaker The front of the loudspeaker should not be obstructed in any way The loudspeakers should be located between 1 5 to 4 5 metres 5ft to 15ft apart with the listening position Set slightly further away than the speakers are apart Avoid positioning the loudspeakers in corners of the room as this will have a negative effect on performance Ideally maintain a distance of at least 0 5 metres 20 inches from the rear wall and 1 metre 39 inches from the side See fig 6 06 DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL PORT BUNGS The Definition DC10A is designed to be operated normally without the foam port bungs in place However if excessive or S poorly controlled bass output results from non optimal positioning or adverse room acoustics either one or both bungs may be placed in the rear reflex ports to damp low frequency output _ 2 o GRILLES e sy oO The front grille has been designed to provide acoustic transparency However for ultimate fidelity the enthusiast will gt D appreciate the slight improvement in clarity and detail
12. that is achieved by removing the grilles during listening The grilles are held in place by hidden magnets to ensure a neat visual appearance CARE OF CABINET The cabinets should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or with a light application of quality non silicone furniture polish DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL 07 TANNOY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE Recommended amplifier power Watts RMS Continuous power handling Watts RMS Peak power handling Watts Sensitivity 2 83 Volts 1m Nominal Impedance ohms Frequency response 6 dB Dispersion degrees conical DRIVE UNITS Dual Concentric high frequency Dual Concentric low frequency CROSSOVER Crossover frequency Crossover Type CABINET Enclosure type Dimensions H x WxD Inc plinth amp grille Volume Weight 08 DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL DC10A 30 300 150 600 93 dB 8 28 Hz 22 kHz 90 51 mm 2 Aluminium alloy dome Alnico magnet system with Pepperpot Waveguide 250 mm 10 treated paper pulp cone with twin roll impregnated fabric surround 52 mm 2 edge wound voice coil Alnico magnet system 1 1 kHz Bi wired hard wired passive low loss 2nd order LF 2nd order compensated HF Cryogenically treated Twin Rear ported 1135 x 345 x 438 mm 44 69 x 13 58 x 17 24 103 Litres 8 64 cu ft 42 7 kg 94 1 lbs SETUP DIAGRAMS Definition DCIOA I La RP Fig 2 Mass L
13. ucture DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL 03 TANNOY AMPLIFIER CHOICE Consult the product specification as this clearly shows the acceptable power range for amplifier matching to your speakers The high peak power handling of Tannoy loudspeakers permits responsible use with more powerful amplifiers please read the Warranty As with all loudspeaker systems the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity Care should be taken to avoid overdriving any amplifier as this will cause output overload resulting in clipping or distortion within the output signal This if done for any extended period will cause damage to the speakers Generally an amplifier of higher power that is running hard but free of distortion will do less damage to the loudspeaker than a lower power amplifier continually clipping Remember also that a high powered amplifier running at less than 9096 of output power generally sounds a great deal better than a lower powered example struggling to achieve 100 An amplifier with insufficient drive capability will not allow the full performance of the loudspeakers to be realised CABLE CHOICE Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget High quality audio signals passing from the amplifier to the loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable Wide dynamic range and frequency bandwidth information has to coexist with the ability to transmit peak currents of at least 10 amps witho
14. ut incurring any loss or signal impairment This explains why the sound quality of the information reproduced by the loudspeakers is so dependent on the physical properties of the cables connecting them to the amplifier We would recommend that you always keep the cable runs the same length for left and right speakers Remember cable construction can affect the sound quality so be prepared to experiment to find a cable that suits your ear and audio system UNPACKING To unpack the loudspeakers from their boxes remove tape from the top then fold the flaps right back before inverting the carton and contents Lift the carton clear of the contents then remove all inner packaging See fig 1 Check carefully for any sign of transit damage In this unlikely event notify your shipping company and or dealer as soon aspossible for advice It is recommended you store all the packaging to allow protected transport in future ACCESSORIES Check the contents of each accessories box as follows Plinth section front x 1 Plinth section rear x 1 Plinth mounting screws x 8 Floor coupling spikes x 4 Spike locking wheels x 4 Spike cups for floor protection x 4 Spike adjustment hex tool x 1 Bi wiring link cables x 4 Also e The front grille is provided in a separate pack within the carton x 1 e Foam port bungs located in end packaging x 2 04 DEFINITION DC10A OWNER S MANUAL MASS LOADING These loudspeakers are designed to be mass load
15. volume to a low level Check that bass and treble information is being reproduced from both speakers if not switch off the amplifier and recheck the connections BI AMPING Bi amping extends the principle of Bi wiring one stage further In this connection option separate power amplifiers are used for bass and treble signals in each loudspeaker Four mono or two stereo amplifiers of the same type are required for a stereo pair of loudspeakers Ensure that the cable links between the loudspeaker terminals are removed and that correct polarity is maintained throughout If two stereo amplifiers are used it is recommended that one amplifier supply bass information to left and right loudspeakers and the other treble information See fig 5 CONNECTION OF EARTH OR GROUND LEAD Use of a shielded or screened loudspeaker cable will offer further performance advantages when used with the five way terminal panel The screening termination should be connected to the earth or ground white terminal on the loudspeaker and to the ground or earth connection on the amplifier Alternatively if you are not using a screened loudspeaker cable but wish to utilise the earthing facility run a single cable between the earth or ground white terminal on the loudspeaker to the earth ground connection on the amplifier Avoid potential damage to your amplifier ensure that all connections are secure and the polarity is correct in all wiring Method illust
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