Tannoy Definition DC6i, Definition sub 15i, Definition DC8i, Definition DC12i, Definition sub 12i User Manual

INSTALL RANGE USER MANUAL

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

ACCESSORIES

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FULL RANGE models

SUBWOOFER models

WARRANTY STATEMENT

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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CONTENTS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. The user is responsible for fixing the hardware to the surface to ensure safe operation. The fixings must support the
weight of the product – please consult the manual’s specification page for the appropriate weights. Please consult the
relevant construction codes in your region for further information on suitable hardware fixing methods.

6. Some regional construction codes require the use of a secondary method of securing loudspeakers to surfaces to
provide security of a back-up support. A secondary support line should be attached from the safety loop on the rear of
the product to a source point on the wall. Please consult the relevant construction codes in your region.

7. Tannoy will not be held accountable for any damage caused by incorrect installation.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

ACCESSORIES

WALL BRACKET

(only supplied with full range models)

FULL RANGE MODELS

Definition DC6i
Definition DC8i
Definition DC12i

SUBWOOFER MODELS

Definition sub 12i
Definition sub 15i

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

SURFACE MOUNTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS:

1. Lay the loudspeaker cable from the amplifier

to the location where you intend to surface
mount the loudspeaker.

2. Terminate the loudspeaker cable with 4mm

connectors or spade connectors.

Connect the loudspeaker to the approipriate
amplifer channel.

The positive terminal on the amplifier channel
(marked + or coloured red) must be connected
to the positive terminal on the loudspeaker
(coloured red).

The negative terminal on the amplifier channel
(marked - or coloured black) must be connected
to the negative terminal on the loudspeaker
(coloured black).

3. Attach the bracket plate to the wall using

appropriate fixings (Please consult the safety
notes section of this user manual). See Fig 1.

4. Offer the loudspeaker up to the bracket.

The speaker can be installed either landscape
or portrait.

5. Attach the loudspeaker to the bracket by

slotting the two bracket posts into the
appropriate bracket insert points on the rear of
the loudspeaker then lowering the loudspeaker
down to allow it to lock onto the bracket.

See Fig 2.

Fig 1.

Fig 2.

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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

334.0

[13.15"]

250.0

[9.84"]

214.6

[8.45"]

394.0

[15.51"]

294.0

[11.57"]

215.0

[8.46"]

410.0

[16.14"]

550.0

[21.65"]

255.0

[10.04"]

DEFINITION DC6i

DEFINITION DC8i

DEFINITION DC12i

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460.0

[18.11"]

430.0

[16.93"]

525.0

[20.67"]

435.0

[17.13"]

370.0

[14.57"]

355.0

[13.98"]

DEFINITION SUB12i

DEFINITION SUB15i

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FULL RANGE MODELS

SYSTEM DC6i DC8i DC12i

Frequency Response (-3dB)

(1)

85Hz - 35kHz 80Hz - 35kHz 67Hz - 25kHz

Frequency Range (-10dB)

(1)

70Hz - 45kHz 62Hz - 45kHz 50Hz - 38kHz

System Sensitivity (1W @1m)

(2)

90dB (1W = 2.83V for 8 ohms) 92dB (1W = 2.83V for 8 ohms) 97dB (1W = 2.83V for 8 ohms)

Dispersion (-6dB) 90 degrees conical 90 degrees conical 90 degrees conical

Directivity Factor (Q) 4.5 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz 5.7 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz 6.0 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Directivity Index (Di) 6.4 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz 7.0 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz 7.4 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Power Handling

(2)

Average 100W 130W 200W

Programme 200W 260W 400W

Peak (10ms) 400W 520W 800W

Recommended Amplifier Power 200W @ 8 Ohms 260W @ 8 Ohms 400W @ 8 Ohms

Rated Maximum SPL

(2)

Average 110dB 113dB 120dB

Peak 116dB 119dB 126dB

Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms

Driver Complement 1 x 150mm (6.00”) constant 1 x 200mm (8.00”) constant 1 x 300mm (12.00”) constant

directivity Dual Concentric™ directivity Dual Concentric™ directivity Dual Concentric™

Crossover Passive 1.6kHz with dynamic HF Passive 1.7kHz with dynamic HF Passive 1.4kHz with dynamic HF

protection protection protection

Distortion 10% Full Power (8.94V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic (10.2V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic (12.65V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic

250Hz 2.40% 0.46% 0.40% 0.35% 0.53% 0.35%

1kHz 0.20% 0.53% 0.28% 0.66% 2.36% 1.88%

10kHz 1.19% 0.19% 1.50% 0.35% 2.68% 0.16%

Distortion 1% Full Power (2.83V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic (3.22V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic (4V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic

250Hz 0.48% 0.37% 0.11% 0.15% 0.17% 0.09%

1kHz 0.01% 0.24% 0.12% 0.34% 0.52% 0.99%

10kHz 0.46% 0.07% 0.51% 0.17% 0.96% 0.02%

CONSTRUCTION

Enclosure MDF, vented and internally braced

Finish Textured black

2 x 4mm Gold Plated binding posts

Fittings 8 x M10 bracket inserts, 4 x wallplate keyhole fixings, allowing landscape or portrait mounting orientation, 1 x Wall plate

Dimensions (H x W x D) 334mm x 250mm x 214mm 394mm x 294mm x 215mm 550mm x 410mm x 255mm

(13.5” x 9.84” x 8.45”) (15.51” x 11.57” x 8.46”) (21.65” x 16.14” x 10.04”)

Weight 7kg (15.4lbs) 9.5kg (20.9 lbs) 20kg (44 lbs)

Notes

(1)

Average over stated bandwidth. Measured on axis in half space.

(2)

Long term power handling capacity as defined in EIA standard RS-426A.

A full range of measurements, performance data, and Ease™ Data can be downloaded from www.tannoy.com. Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development.

The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications, which Tannoy reserves the right to alter without prior notification.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SUBWOOFER MODELS

SYSTEM SUB12i SUB15i

System Type Subwoofer - Direct Radiating Subwoofer - Direct Radiating

Frequency Response (-3dB)

(1)

48Hz 47Hz

Frequency Range (-10dB)

(1)

38Hz 36Hz

System Sensitivity (1W @1m)

(1)

94dB (1W = 2.83V for 8 ohms) 96dB (1W = 2.83V for 8 ohms)

Power Handling

(2)

Average 400W 600W

Programme 800W 1200W

Peak (10ms) 1600W 2400W

Recommended Amplifier Power 400 - 800W @ 8 Ohms 600 - 1200W @ 8 Ohms

Rated Maximum SPL

(2)

Average 120dB 124dB

Peak 126dB 130dB

Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms

Driver Complement 1 x 300mm (12.00”) Bass driver 1 x 380mm (15.00”) Bass driver

Recommended Crossover 80Hz - 300Hz, 24dB/octave 70Hz - 300Hz, 24dB/octave

Recommended High-pass filter 40Hz, 24dB/octave 35Hz, 24dB/octave

Distortion 10% Full Power (17.9V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic (21.9V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic

40Hz 0.28% 2.26% 0.83% 0.68%

100Hz 0.29% 0.60% 0.23% 0.44%

Distortion 1% Full Power (5.9V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic (6.9V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic

40Hz 2.00% 0.15% 0.44% 0.28%

100Hz 0.009% 0.124% 0.15% 0.15%

CONSTRUCTION

Enclosure Front 36mm (1

3

/8") other panels 15mm (5/8") MDF internally braced.

Volume 38 litres 76 litres

Finish Black paint

Connectors 2 x 4mm Gold Plated binding posts

with screw terminals and "loop through" facility

Fittings 8 x M10 inserts, 4 x Rubber feet (not fitted)

Dimensions (H x W x D) 435mm x 370mm x 355mm 525mm x 460mm x 430mm

(17.1” x 14.6”x 14.0”) (20.7” x 18.1” x 16.9”)

Weight 21kg (46.3lbs) 30kg (66.1lbs)

Notes

(1)

Measured on axis in half space.

(2)

Unweighted pink noise input measured in an IEC baffle in an anechonic chamber. If the loudspeaker is installed in a false wall near a corner ( /2) an increase of 6dB in sensitivity and

maximum SPL can be realised.

A full range of measurements, performance data, and Ease™ Data can be downloaded from www.tannoy.com. Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development.

The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications, which Tannoy reserves the right to alter without prior notification.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

No maintenance of the Definition loudspeaker is necessary.

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 one year 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,
replace 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 Customer Services, Tannoy Ltd at the address given below.

Customer Services, Tannoy Ltd., Rosehall Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, Strathclyde ML5 4TF, Scotland

Telephone: [phone] (National)

[phone] (International)

Fax: [phone] (National)

[phone] (International)

E-mail: [e-mail]

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.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The following apparatus is manufactured in the UK at Tannoy Ltd of Rosehall Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, Scotland,
ML5 4TF and conform(s) to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards
and Directives relevant to Domestic Electrical Equipment. The apparatus is designed and constructed such that
electromagnetic disturbances generated do not exceed levels allowing radio and telecommunications equipment
and other apparatus to operate as intended, and, the apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to
electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended.

Details of the Apparatus: Tannoy Contractor Loudspeaker

Model Number: Definition

Associated Technical File: EMCi6
Applicable Standards: EN 50081-1 Emission

EN 50082-1 Immunity

Signed:
Position: Director of Engineering (Professional)

Date: 07th Feb. 07

Tannoy United Kingdom T: 00 44 (0) 1236 420199 E: [e-mail]
Tannoy North America T: 00 1 [phone] E: [e-mail]
Tannoy Deutschland T: 00 49 (180) 1111 881 E: [e-mail]
Tannoy France T: 00 33 (0)1 7036 7473 E: [e-mail]

Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change.

REVISION DATE: Aug ‘07

6481 0500