PMC TLE 1 User Manual

TLE 1

Subwoofer User-GuidevIII

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Product Support

For product support, accessories or servicing advice,
please contact a PMC authorised dealer.

Warranty

This product is warranted against defect of
manufacture and materials for a period of 5 years
from date of purchase.

Company Details

The Professional Monitor Company Ltd.,
43-45, Crawley Green Road,
Luton.
LU2 0AA.
United Kingdom.

Company Reg. Number: 3328009

T [phone]
F [phone]

E [e-mail]
www.pmc-speakers.com

© 2003 PMC. All rights reserved.
Revision 1.1

This document should not be construed as a commitment on the
part of PMC. The information it contains is subject to change
without notice. PMC assumes no responsibility for errors that may
appear within this document.

General Usage Guidelines

1. Read these instructions and keep them in a
safe place for future reference.

2. Heed all electrical safety warnings,
including those on the sub-woofer itself.

3. Do not use the sub-woofer near water.

4. Clean only with a dry, lint-free, cloth.

5. Do not block the rear panel amplifier heat
sink.

6. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, ovens or other equipment that
produce excessive heat.

7. This product is protected with a thermal cut
out. Should the back panel become too
hot, this will then cut the internal power.
Normal operation will automatically be
resumed, when the back panel has cooled.

8. Do not cut, replace or re-wire the supplied
mains cable, it is earthed for your safety.
Replacement cables of the same type can
be purchased from recognised electrical
retailers in a variety of lengths.

9. Provided it is correctly earthed, the type of
mains cable used does not have any
bearing on performance.

10. Protect the mains cable from being walked
upon or pinched.

11. An integral fuse, located alongside the IEC­320 mains inlet protects the TLE1 from
voltage spikes and surges.

12. The integral fuse is type T2AL in 100-120volt
models and type T1AL in 220-240volt
models.

13. This product should only be used with the
same power source as indicated on the
rear panel label.

14. Unplug the sub-woofer during electrical
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

15. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way
or exhibits a distinct or sudden change of
operation or performance.

16. Please retain all packaging in the event
that the unit needs to be shipped for
servicing.

17. Place all packaging in a safe place, out of
reach of small children.

18. When using the TLE1 with spikes ensure

there is no cabling (or feet!) underneath
that may be pierced by the spikes.

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Introduction

Thank-you for purchasing a PMC TLE1, an audiophile sub-woofer design that is the result of

experience gained

in the professional audio production field, and research into the acoustics and ergonomics of the home.

Leading professionals such as BBC Radio and Television, Chesky Records, Dolby Laboratories, Granada

Television, LucasFilm, Dreamworks, JVC and Sony use PMC loudspeakers.

Size and aesthetics have played a major part in the creation of this radical new unit, evident in its tall slender

form and tiny footprint. The TLE1 is ideal for all domestic situations, especially those where space

is at a

premium and the user has a keen eye for design.

The two 170mm custom drivers are driven by a true 150watt, ultra low distortion audiophile power amplifier,

based upon one of Bryston’s world-class designs. In their Canadian facility, Bryston has been designing state­of-the-art specialty electronics for both the professional and consumer audio markets for over twenty years.

Also within the elegant compact cabinet lies a true transmission line with an effective length of 3 meters, this

gives the TLE

1 the ability to produce a flat frequency response down to 22Hz with real clarity and detail. The

PMC transmission line loading system provides a number of significant benefits over a standard 4th

order

ported or 2nd order acoustic suspension (sealed) enc

losure. They include dynamic, accurate and articulate

response at all listening levels, gradual low-frequency roll-off below the -

3dB point, ease of placement aiding

a consistent in-room response, extremely low output distortion, increased power and depth.

This purist approach to low frequency reproduction affords a unique opportunity for those who wish to enjoy

high-quality multi-channel music recordings as well as earth shaking Hollywood blockbusters.

Specifications

Frequency Response: 22– 250Hz in room.
Amplifier Power: 150watts RMS.
Amplifier Distortion: <0.009%, 20Hz – 20kHz (full output).
Amplifier Slew Rate: >60V per JS
Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB ref. 0dBu.
Drivers: 2 × 170mm custom doped with magnesium alloy chassis.
Low-pass Filter: Continuously variable, 40Hz – 155Hz, 12dB per octave.
Phase Control: Continuously variable, 0° – 360°.
Low-pass Filter Bypass: Yes
Trigger Input: 12V AC/DC (continuous).
Unbalanced Inputs: 2 × Gold-plated RCA/Phono, impedance 20k .
Balanced Inputs: 2 × Gold-plated Neutrik XLR, impedance 20k .
Dimensions (W × H × D): 200mm × 550mm × 545mm. Spikes add >28mm.
Weight: 17.5kg.
Power consumption: 180watts.
Thermal cut-out 80°C Auto reset.