Tact Audio 2150 + RCS 2.2X Installation Guide

TacT 2150 + RCS2.2X Quick installation guide

1. UPDATE THE RCS2.2X PC SOFTWARE TO
VERSION 2.0 OR HIGHER

Remove your old installation of the RCS2.2X software.

To do this, enter the Windows control panel and select the “Add/
Remove Programs” option. Highlight the “TacT-2.2X” option and
click on “Change/Remove”. You will be asked to confirm the re­moval - click on “Yes” and the old 2.2X software will be removed.

All target curves and measurements stored under unique names
will NOT be removed.

3. CONNECTING THE COMPONENTS

RS232 Connection.

The RCS2.2X and 2150 have to be connected with a RS232 com­munication cable. This cable is supplied with the 2150 amplifier.

From RCS2.2X AUX connector

RS232

Digital signal connection.

You can use either Coax, AES/EBU or TosLink to connect the
RCS2.2X digital output to the 2150 digital input.

From RCS2.2X Digital output

Install the new TacT 2.2X v2.0 software.

Insert the CD-rom with the v2.0 software and open “My Com­puter” - double click on the CD-rom icon and then on “Install TacT-

2.2X v2.0”. The installation will initiate and complete. You might
be asked to restart your computer.

2. UPDATE THE RCS2.2X FIRMWARE

Reprogramming of the RCS2.2X

Connect the PC to the RCS2.2X using the RS232 cable. Only the

RCS2.2X should be connected during system reprogramming.

Open the TacT-2.2X software and check if communication is OK.
Turn the RCS2.2X OFF from the rear-panel mains switch, hold
down the “DIGITAL” and “ANALOG” buttons while you turn it back
ON. The display should now indicate “PROGRAMMING MODE”.
From the software mainscreen, click on “Add-inns” then “Stan­dard”. “Parametric EQ” should only be used if you purchased the
optional EQ software .

You should now see the programming-window.......

Refer to the 2150 amplifier Owners Manual for speaker connec­tion.

4. FRONT PANEL MENU SETTINGS

RCS2.2X front panel menu

The RCS2.2X needs to be configured for Amp Control. Open the
front panel menu and select the “AMP” option. You can now select
which output should have Amp Control enabled.

1. L&R Amp Control Option 2. Sub L&R Amp control option

Click “Program” and then “Yes” to start the programming. The
RCS2.2X will return to normal operation mode when finished.

* NOTE: When the option is set to “Enabled”, the output of the
RCS2.2X goes to maximum level. It is strongly recommended
to lower the system volume (master volume on the RCS2.2X)
before you enable the amp-control.

This menu should be set to “Enabled”. Press “Enter” to switch
between the options. Press “Menu” to exit.

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TacT 2150 + RCS2.2X Quick installation guide

2150 Amplifier front panel menu

*NOTE: Remote control on the 2150 amplifier can be disabled/
enabled by pressing the front panel “DIGITAL” and “ANALOG”
buttons simultaneously. It is recommended to disable the am­plifier remote control during normal use, to prevent unwanted
menu-changes. All front panel controls remain active.

Enter the “ADDR” (Address) menu and set the address to “002”......

If you are using multiple amps, set the address to “003”, “004”...

Select the appropriate digital input.

YOUR HARDWARE IS NOW PROPERLY CONFIGURED !

5. RCS2.2X SOFTWARE CHANGES

*NOTE: To get the best performance with the Room Correc­tion System it is necessary to re-measure your system after
connecting the 2150 amplifier.

The RCS2.2X correction software has been slightly modified to
operate with the 2150 amplifier, and before you start the mea­surements sequence you need to configure the amplifier set­tings in the “Components” menu.

AVAILABLE SOON:

TacT Loudspeaker systems:

TacT Audio has become famous for its leadership in digital
amplification and room correction systems. Now TacT Audio
is taking further advantage of these technologies by creat­ing a loudspeaker system specifically designed for use with
the room correction technology and the TacT intelligent
digital amplifiers. Each speaker is measured anechoically
before it leaves the factory and correction parameters are
supplied with each speaker. These correction coefficients
are loaded into the TacT amplifier to linearise the frequency
and phase response of the speaker. So in effect the
amplifier is calibrated to work with one particular speaker.

While TacT room correction have yielded tremendous
benefits to existing loudspeaker systems it is possible to
achieve even greater results if the speakers are designed,
from the ground up, to be used with room correction . The
main potential benefits are:

1. Lower distortion

2. Higher efficiency

3. Greater dynamic range

4. Relatively small size of cabinets

5. Improved transient response throughout the
frequency range

6. More linear response

The components button will open a window where you can select
if one or two 2150 amplifiers are used and at which address the
software can find them. The address should match the address
on the amplifier front panel (i.e. “2” as set previously). This will
allow the software to control the amplifier’s volume during the
measurement sequence. The amplifiers will be set to 0.0dB at­tenuation / full volume during measurement. When the measure­ment has completed the amplifier will go back to the previous
volume setting.

The Output Pulse selector allows you to set the volume of the
measurement pulse. Start with a low value - 30-50% - and check
the microphone gain - it should be no more than 40dB for a valid
measurement. Set the Output Pulse at a higher percentage if the
microphone gain is high (more than 40dB).

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highest quality components and cabinetry.

More information at

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You are now ready to perform the correction sequence!