VXP SERIES
Professional loudspeakers
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage " within the
product's enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage " within the
product's enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
Designed and engineered in a unique partnership between Tannoy and Lab.gruppen, the VXP Series comprises a range of powered (active)
loudspeakers for demanding professional and commercial sound applications. Each incorporates acclaimed Dual Concentric driver technology
in tandem with on-board powering by Lab.gruppen’s IDEEA™ (IntelliDrive Energy Efcient Amplier) module.
This Quick Start Guide presents only the essential information required to properly unpack, connect and place the unit in operation. Please
consult the full VXP Series User Manual for additional information on system conguration, limiting functions, rigging and safety procedures, and
warranty coverage. The VXP Series User Manual is available at www.tannoy.com.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings.
SAFETY WARNING
Do not remove any covers, loosen any xings or allow items to enter
any aperture.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
SAFETY WARNING
Objects lled with liquids should not be placed on this apparatus.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers that
AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE
Ne retirez pas les couvercles, ne desserrez pas les xations et ne
laissez aucune pièce s’introduire dans les ouvertures.
produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE
Ne placez pas d’objets contenant du liquide à proximité de l’appareil.
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injurt from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged. liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
Unpacking and Visual Checks
AC Power Requirements
Each Tannoy VXP Series loudspeaker is carefully tested and
inspected prior to shipment. After unpacking, please check for any
exterior physical damage, and save the carton and any relevant
packaging materials in case the loudspeaker again requires packing
and shipping. In the event that damage has been sustained in transit
notify your dealer and the shipping carrier immediately.
Rear Interface Panel
XLR FEMALE AUDIO INPUT - This is a lockable XLR line input
socket for connection to the audio source. Fully balanced: pin 2 hot
(+), pin 3 cold (+), & pin 1 ground.
XLR MALE AUDIO LINK - This is a lockable XLR line output socket
to link additional speakers. Fully balanced: pin 2 hot (+), pin 3 cold
(+), & pin 1 ground.
POWER MODE SWITCH (top) – Selects AUTO or MANUAL power
on/off mode.
HPF MODE SWITCH – Inserts or removes 90 Hz high pass lter.
LEVEL CONTROL – Recessed potentiometer for adjustment of
speaker volume.
LED INDICATORS – Top to bottom:
Limit protect indicates activity of built-in speaker protection limiter.
Signal indicates when audio signal is present at the input.
Power state indicates that AC line power is present at the AC mains
connector, and that the power switch is turned on.
VXP products are equipped with Neutrik powerCON mains
connectors which mate with the Neutrik NAC3FCA Cable
connector, providing quick lock with a securing lever at power-in.
This AC mains connector is supplied with each VXP product.
The IDEAA™ module in VXP loudspeakers has a universal power
supply. It will operate on any AC mains supply from 70 V to 265 V
(+/- 10%) at 50 or 60 Hz, although with reduced power output
capability at the low voltage extremes. This allows continued
operation even when using long, thin power cables, or when
powered from portable generators that are unable to maintain full
nominal voltage.
Auto and Manual Power Modes
VXP loudspeakers offer two modes for power on/off.
AUTO mode – This is the default mode as delivered. AUTO engages
the auto-power-down (APD) feature which puts the IDEAA™ module
in STANDBY if no input signal is detected for a period of 20 minutes.
The auto-power-on (APO) turns the module on in less than 2
seconds after a signal is present at the input.
MANUAL mode – The power mode may be switched to MANUAL
to disable the auto-power-down and auto-power-on functions. This
allows use of an external power sequencer or manual control.
ROCKER POWER SWITCH - Supplies AC power on to the unit
(100V - 240V)
AC MAINS CONNECTOR - Neutrik powerCON mains connector
(mating connector supplied)
System Configuration
All loudspeakers in the VXP range are integrated designs which include
system specic EQ and protection circuitry, without the need for external
amplication. For room equalization, delay and other commissioning or
setup functions, we recommend you use a Vnet SC1 or TDX1 Digital
Controller. Please refer to the full VXP Series manual.
Cooling
Do not install this equipment in an enclosed space. Do not limit free
ventilation and movement of air around the back panel. Ensure that
there is at least 100mm (4”) of space around all sides of the product for
ventilation. VXP products do not have cooling fans; the highly efcient
switch mode power supply and proprietary Class D output stage have
low current draw and therefore require only the convection cooling
provided by the rear panel heat sink.
LED Functions
Gain Structure and Limiting
Limit LED - When illuminated this indicates that the system is
approaching clipping. An occasional icker of the red LED on the
loudest peaks is acceptable. If this LED remains red for more than
the duration of brief dynamic peaks, or lights continuously then the
system is being overdriven. If the red LED illuminates excessively:
• Reduce the input level (see interface panel)
• Reduce the output level of the mixer, or other source to the
speaker.
Signal LED – The Green LED indicates that a useable signal is
present at the input.
Power LED – When AC mains is connected to the speaker and the
power switch is turned on, the blue lower LED will illuminate.
Audio Connections
The signal input & link connectors are fully balanced. When
connecting a balanced signal be sure to wire to the following
standard:
SIGNAL XLR CONNECTOR
Hot (+) Pin 2
Cold (-) Pin 3
Shield (GND) Pin 1
In a standard balanced interconnection there are two signal
conductors and a shield. The shield is normally referenced to
ground at one or both ends. Many times the shield is lifted at one
end, usually at the input to eliminate “ground loops” or noise. This
should be done only as a last resort; although it will reduce hum,
the shields can act as radio antennas and pick up radio frequency
interference from the environment.
The VXP gain structure is designed to allow a low-level source device
to drive the loudspeaker to full output. Maximum specied SPL will
be achieved with a 4 dBu input signal. There is sufcient headroom
in the signal path to accommodate input levels of 10 or even 20 dBu,
with high quality compression engaged as needed to maintain sonic
integrity without clipping.
Equalisation
The VXP loudspeaker requires no equalisation or correction to
overcome system limitations; equalisation is necessary only to
compensate for difcult acoustic environments.
Rigging and Safety Procedures
The installation of Tannoy Professional loudspeakers using the
dedicated hardware should carried out only by fully qualied
installers, in accordance with all the required safety codes and
standards that are applied at the place of installation.
WARNING: As the legal requirements for ying change from country
to country, please consult your local safety standards ofce before
installing any product. We also recommend that you thoroughly
check any laws and bylaws prior to installation. For more detailed
information on rigging hardware and safety procedures, please
consult the full VX Series and VXP Series Hardware Manual available
at www.tannoy.com.
Multiple enclosures may be driven from a single audio source; simply
plug the signal source output into the rst XLR input socket, and
patch that speaker’s XLR link to the next speaker’s XLR input socket.
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