OWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION |
03 |
DRIVER TECHNOLOGY |
03 |
AMPLIFIER CHOICE |
04 |
CABLE CHOICE |
04 |
UNPACKING |
04 |
FLOOR STANDING MODELS |
04 |
STAND MOUNTING MODELS |
04 |
INSTALLATION |
05 |
CONNECTION IN SINGLE WIRE MODE |
05 |
CONNECTION IN BI-WIRE MODE |
05 |
BI-AMPING |
06 |
POSITIONING AND FINE TUNING |
06 |
GRILLES |
06 |
CARE OF CABINET |
06 |
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07 |
THE SYSTEM |
07 |
FRONT SPEAKERS |
07 |
CENTRE CHANNEL SPEAKER |
07 |
REAR EFFECTS SPEAKERS |
07 |
SUBWOOFER |
07 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
08-09 |
SET-UP DIAGRAMS |
010-012 |
WARRANTY
No maintenance of the Revolution XT loudspeaker 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 5 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 2 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, replace it without charge for labour, parts or return carriage.
If you suspect a problem with a Tannoy product, 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, Strathclyde ML5 4TF, Scotland
Telephone: |
+44 1236 420199 |
Fax: |
+44 1236 428230 |
E-mail: |
enquiries@tannoy.com |
DO NOT SHIPANY 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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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting Tannoy loudspeakers 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 loudspeakers, please take time to read this owner’s manual in full before installation. Once you have set up your new loudspeakers please register them on our website - this does not limit your legal rights.
Loudspeakers are electromechanical devices that ‘run-in’ through use; performance will therefore improve after an initial period of 24 hrs 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 Revolution XT loudspeakers for many years to come.
DRIVER TECHNOLOGY
The Tannoy Dual Concentric™
Tannoy Dual Concentric drivers have been incorporated into the Revolution XT loudspeakers. Intensive research and development has produced an all-new version of this proven technology that builds upon the legendary performance of this exclusive Tannoy driver design. This new driver, offers enhanced dispersion – creating an even more uniform spread of sound around the listening environment. At the same time the introduction of the Omnimagnet™ configuration allows the high frequency unit to be placed even closer to the acoustic centre of the low frequency unit further improving time alignment between the two drive units.
The time coherent, point source and constant directivity nature of the dispersion characteristics inherent in the Dual Concentric 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 in the home for two channel stereo or multi-channel home cinema, is strictly controlled to accurately reflect the sound engineer’s artistry. In nature all sounds emanate from a single point in space.
The high frequency unit of the Dual Concentric, centrally mounted in the throat of the main mid/bass driver, is so positioned as to acoustically replicate this single point source; delivering an exceptionally natural sound with an incredibly wide imaging ʻsweet-spotʼ which is further enhanced by the newly developed Torus Ogive Waveguide™, creating an expansive soundstage with remarkably focused placement of images.
Wideband™ Technology
Tannoy has incorporated its own WideBand technology into the design of these drivers. Not only does this exceptional in-house technology resolve fine detail of high frequency information but it also effectively enhances the listening experience throughout the whole frequency range. The WideBand high frequency system creates an increased immediacy, airiness and impact, making music and movie sound more natural and true to life.
Sounds contain transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human hearing for pure tones. Even low frequencies have leading edge transients reaching 30 kHz. Tannoy WideBand high frequency units will accurately reproduce the leading edge of individual sounds allowing the listener to experience the entire bandwidth, by extending the frequency response well beyond that of conventional loudspeakers.
In addition, the extension of the frequency response, by fully two octaves, corrects time and phase response within the bandwidth of normal human hearing. Taking these acoustical phase anomalies beyond the audible range adds realism to the soundstage through improvements in imaging and the placement of sounds.
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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 90% 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, without 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 as short as possible and the same length for each speaker. Remember that 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. It is strongly recommended that you store all the packaging to allow protected transportation in future. (See Fig.1)
FLOOR STANDING MODELS
Revolution XT floor-standing models perform best with carpet piercing spikes fitted. These are supplied, along with lock nuts, and should be inserted into the threaded holes in the base of the cabinet. Level the speaker and then tighten the lock nuts 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.
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.
If using on a sensitive floor surface place the protective cups under the levelled spikes. Failure to do so could render the speaker unsteady and result in damage or injury should it be knocked over.
STAND MOUNTING MODELS
Stand mounting or bookshelf speakers should be located securely on stands or a shelf in an appropriate position to place the Dual Concentric driver high frequency unit roughly at ear height when seated in the chosen listening position. Positioning recommendations for stand-mounted speakers can be found under the section entitled Positioning and fine-tuning.
The Revolution XT Mini may also be wall mounted with a suitable bracket, using two inserts on the rear of the loudspeaker, with standard 60mm spacing. The thread in the inserts is M5. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the chosen bracket is used within its load rating, and the bracket is securely mounted to the wall with suitable hardware.
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INSTALLATION
To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure 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
For single wire mode, leave the link plates between the LF and HF terminals in place. (See Fig. 2)
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.
•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.
•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.
CONNECTION IN BI-WIRE MODE
Please note in bi-wire mode that the link plates must not be used. (See Fig. 3)
•Be sure that the amplifier is switched OFF and then 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.
•If 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 LFto 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 HFto the HF terminals on the same loudspeaker.
•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 the 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.
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