Turbosound TCX-12 User Manual

Quickstart Guide

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TCX series

Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Thanks ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Models covered by this Quick Start Guide ........................................................................................................ 5

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 5

Ampliﬁer Considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 5

System Controllers .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Networking Capability with LMS series Controllers ............................................................................................ 6

Mounting and Fixing ................................................................................................................................................ 6

Use with Speaker Poles and Speaker Stands ................................................................................................... 7

Wall Brackets ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Ceiling Brackets ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Pole Brackets ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

OmniMount Brackets ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Suspending with Eyebolts ................................................................................................................................ 8

Servicing and Driver Removal ................................................................................................................................ 9

Rotating the HF Horn Pattern ................................................................................................................................ 10

EASE Data ............................................................................................................................................................... 10

Technical Speciﬁcations ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Spare Parts ...............................................................................................................................................................11

Contact Information ................................................................................................................................................11

Customer Service ....................................................................................................................................................11

Quickstart Guide

Quickstart Guide 3

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufﬁcient

magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modiﬁcation should be performed only by qualiﬁed personnel.

This symbol, wherever it

appears, alerts you to the

presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufﬁcient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it

appears, alerts you to

important operating and

maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric

shock, do not remove

the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of ﬁre

or electric shock, do not

expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions

are for use by qualiﬁed

service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualiﬁed service personnel.

Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus

near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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 ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed 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 b 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.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

plug does not ﬁt

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

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TCX series

Introduction

Congratulations, you have purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the TCX series of

loudspeakers, designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable, trouble-free

operation. It offers excellent pattern control, safe and practical rigging hardware, superior audio quality,

proven reliability, ease of setup, consistent performance, and the backing of a world leader in acoustics

technology including a comprehensive warranty against manufacturing defects. Please read through this

manual carefully before you attempt to operate the loudspeaker system. It contains valuable information

which will enable you to quickly and easily connect the loudspeakers to your outboard equipment;

and important system and set-up checks.

Thanks

Thank you for choosing a TURBOSOUND loudspeaker product for your application.

By engaging in an on-going rigorous program of research and development all TURBOSOUND products

are carefully engineered for world class performance and reliability.

If you would like further information about this or any other TURBOSOUND product, please contact us.

Detailed product information is available on our website at: turbosound.com

We look forward to helping you in the near future.

Unpacking

After unpacking the unit please check carefully for damage. If damage is found, please notify the carrier

concerned at once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim. Please retain all packaging in case of

future re-shipment.

Quickstart Guide

Getting Started

Models covered by this Quick Start Guide

TCX-8, TCX-10, TCX-12, TCX-15, TCX-15B, TCX-18B

Thank you for choosing a TURBOSOUND loudspeaker product for your application. If you would like further

information about this or any other product, please visit our website turbosound.com.

System Requirements

TCX series two-way loudspeakers operate as passive systems and

require only one ampliﬁer channel for correct operation; the internal

passive crossover network built into each enclosure splits the

frequency range appropriately between the LF driver and the HF driver.

TCX loudspeakers are equipped with two Speakon NL4 connectors

wired in parallel with a 4-way barrier strip connector, providing input

and loop-through connections to additional TCX series loudspeakers.

To avoid wasting ampliﬁer power you should use heavy-duty speaker

cable with a minimum wire size of 12 gauge (1.5mm²), and preferably

10 gauge (2.5mm²) for longer runs. For extreme cable lengths be

Speakon NL4

Negative (-ve)

Positive (+ve)

+ – + –

Loop in Loop out

4-way barrier strip

aware of cable impedance and resistive losses. Always observe the correct polarity as shown.

Ampliﬁer Considerations

TCX series loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power ampliﬁers designed for true

professional use. Power ampliﬁers should be capable of delivering long term broadband power equal

to the loudspeaker’s program power rating at its stated nominal impedance. The use of under-powered

ampliﬁers must be avoided as heavily clipped signals can cause permanent loudspeaker damage.

Model TCX-8 TCX-10 TCX-12 TCX-15 TCX-15B TCX-18B

Impedance 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω

Ampliﬁer power

400 W 500 W 600 W 800 W 2000 W 2000 W

System Controllers

TCX systems can be used with TURBOSOUND LMS-D24 or LMS-D26 controllers to provide improved

performance as well as vital operating and system security features. If you do not have a controller,

please contact your TURBOSOUND dealer for further details. TURBOSOUND LMS-D2X controllers provide

preset slots into which you can load TCX loudspeaker model parameters, available as a free download.

To use your TCX loudspeaker with a TURBOSOUND controller:

1. Download and install the TCX loudspeaker presets from the TURBOSOUND website turbosound.com.

2. Power up the controller(s) and associated power ampliﬁers.

3. Press RECALL to select the appropriate program from the preset menu using the ‘A’ ROTARY ENCODER.

4. Press RECALL again to accept the preset. The controller will un-mute and is then ready for use.

TCX series

Networking Capability with LMS series Controllers

• LMS-D2X controllers are designed to offer control and monitoring of system parameters over a BvNet

network in real time using a PC and TurboDrive software. The controllers are equipped with network

cards to allow the building of comprehensive networked loudspeaker systems.

• Download the TurboDrive software from the supplied CD or from the TURBOSOUND website

turbosound.com and follow the installation instructions.

• Install the drivers. If connecting via RS232 there is no need to install drivers. If connecting via USB

install the USB drivers which can be found on the CD that came with your Linea Research USB interface.

• Networking multiple devices to a PC: BvNet is the method of connecting multiple devices and this is

done with the Linea Research USB & RS232 Interface (available from TURBOSOUND). The interface

enables devices to be connected to a PC either using RS232 or using USB. EIA485 is the network

protocol among the networked devices and is carried over CAT5-type cables. It works with the

following: PC with Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista operating systems,

or with Pentium processor, or CD ROM drive or internet access, RS232 or USB port.

• RS232: Connect your computer to the BvNet interface using a standard 9-pin serial cable. External power

is required for RS232 operation and this should be provided by the Linea Research Accessory Power Supply.

• USB: Connect your computer to the BvNet interface using a USB Type A to USB Type B cable.

External power is not required when using USB.

• Connect networked devices via RJ45 CAT5 cables.

• Launch the TurboDrive software.

• Application Authorisation: TurboDrive prompts for an Authorisation Code on the ﬁrst launch which

is PJLUWZ.

• Select the COM port from Network > Com Port.

• Click the Online toolbar button.

• Click on one of the devices that appear in the tree view to Launch the panel.

• When the progress bar indicates ready, adjust the controls as required.

• Please refer to the TurboDrive User Guide for further information on networking.

Mounting and Fixing

TCX series cabinets are designed with multiple internal rigging points to suit many possible mounting

methods in permanent installations and portable situations. The table below summarises the mounting

accessories available for each model.

Model Wall mount Ceiling mount OmniMount Eyebolts Speaker pole Pole bracket

TCX-8 WB-20 CB-55 30 series PA-100 PA-100 PB-55

TCX-10

TCX-12

TCX-15

TCX-15B

TCX-18B

WB-20 CB-55 30 series PA-90 PA-90 PB-55

WB-20 CB-55 60 series PA-90 PA-90 PB-55

N/A N/A N/A PA-90 / PA-100 PA-90 / PA-100 N/A

Use with Speaker Poles and Speaker Stands

Use speaker poles such as the PA-90 or PA-100 on top of a bass cabinet

to raise the mid/high cabinets to above head height for better audience

coverage. For portable use remove the plastic bung covering the pole

mount socket. Fit the speaker pole into the pole mount socket on the TCX

bass cabinet and mount the TCX two-way cabinet to the top of the pole.

Always use caution when lifting the loudspeaker.

Wall Brackets

1. Separate the component parts of the bracket into the wall plate and

speaker plate assemblies by removing the nylock nut underneath

the wall plate horizontal lug.

2. Remove the countersunk bolts on the rear panel of the cabinet and

attach the speaker plate to the cabinet with the bolts supplied.

3. Fix the wall plate in the venue using appropriate ﬁxings

(not supplied), ensuring that the cable access hole is towards the top.

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4. Lift the loudspeaker on to the wall plate and locate the large

captive bolt welded to the speaker plate through the wall plate lug.

Re-assemble the bracket parts, adjust the aim of the loudspeaker

and tighten all bolts.

Illustr ated: TCX-15 on a WB-55 wall br acket

Ceiling Brackets

1. Separate the component parts of the bracket into the ceiling plate

and speaker plate assemblies by removing the nylock nut underneath

the wall plate lug.

2. Remove the countersunk bolts on the rear panel of the cabinet and

attach the speaker plate to the cabinet with the bolts supplied.

3. Fix the ceiling plate in the venue using appropriate ﬁxings

(not supplied). Lift the loudspeaker on to the ceiling plate and

re-assemble the bracket ﬁxings, adjust the aim of the loudspeaker

and tighten all bolts.

Illustr ated: TCX-12 on a CB-55 wall br acket

Pole Brackets

TCX series mid-high cabinets equipped with a recessed pole mount socket can be wall mounted with

the generic PB-55 pole bracket. Fix the bracket in the venue using appropriate wall ﬁxings, mount the

loudspeaker on to the spigot, and aim the loudspeaker as required. Tighten the pole bracket grub screw to

lock the loudspeaker and prevent unauthorised removal.

TCX series

OmniMount Brackets

The internal rigging points are also compatible with OmniMount series 120 wall and ceiling brackets.

To mount TCX cabinets with OmniMount brackets follow the instructions provided with the brackets.

Suspending with Eyebolts

TCX cabinets can be suspended using optional eyebolts coupled to the internal

rigging points provided on the top, bottom and sides and back. The simplest

method is to use the two rigging points on the top and a single pull-back rigging

point in the centre of the rear panel.

Remove the appropriate countersunk screws and replace them with shoulder

eyebolts, which must have a thread length of at least 18 mm. Use the rear rigging

point to angle the cabinet for optimum room coverage. Cabinets may be hung

upside down if required.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The mounting of a permanently installed sound system may be dangerous unless

undertaken by qualiﬁed personnel with the required experience and certiﬁcation to perform the necessary

tasks. Walls, ﬂoors or ceilings must be capable of safely and securely supporting the actual load.

The mounting accessory used must be safely and securely ﬁxed both to the loudspeaker and to the wall,

ﬂoor or ceiling.

When mounting rigging components on walls, ﬂoors or ceilings, ensure that all ﬁxings and fasteners used

are of an appropriate size and load rating. Wall and ceiling claddings, and the construction and composition

of walls and ceilings, all need to be taken into account when determining whether a particular ﬁxing

arrangement can be safely employed for a particular load. Cavity plugs or other specialist ﬁxings, if required,

must be of an appropriate type, and must be ﬁtted and used in accordance with the maker’s instructions.

The operation of your speaker cabinet as part of a ﬂown system, if installed incorrectly and improperly, can

potentially expose persons to serious health risks and even death. In addition, please ensure that electrical,

mechanical and acoustic considerations are discussed with qualiﬁed and certiﬁed (by local state or national

authorities) personnel prior to any installation or ﬂying.

Make sure that speaker cabinets are set up and “ﬂown” by qualiﬁed and certiﬁed personnel only,

using dedicated equipment and original parts and components delivered with the unit. If any parts or

components are missing please contact your Dealer before attempting to set up the system.

Be sure to observe the local, state and other safety regulations applicable in your country. MUSIC Group,

including the MUSIC Group companies listed on the enclosed “Service Information Sheet”, assume no liability

for any damage or personal injury resulting from improper use, installation or operation of the product.

Regular checks must be conducted by qualiﬁed personnel to ensure that the system remains in a secure and

stable condition. Make sure that, where the speaker is ﬂown, the area underneath the speaker is free of human

trafﬁc. Do not ﬂy the speaker in areas which can be entered or used by members of the public.

Speakers create a magnetic ﬁeld, even if not in operation. Therefore, please keep all materials which can

be affected by such ﬁelds (discs, computers, monitors etc) at a safe distance. A safe distance is usually

between 1 and 2 metres.

Quickstart Guide

Servicing and Driver Removal

1. Place the cabinet on its back on a suitable work surface. Remove the eight Pozidrive countersunk screws

that hold the grille in place and set the grille aside (ﬁg 1).

2. Remove the M5 hex head bass driver ﬁxings screws (ﬁg 2).

3. Disconnect and remove the bass driver, making a note of the polarity for later reconnection (ﬁg 3).

4. Remove the M5 hex head HF horn ﬁxing screws (ﬁg 4).

g 1 g 2 g 3

5. Lift out the horn and compression driver assembly. Disconnect the cables from the compression driver,

making a note of the polarity for later reconnection (ﬁg 5).

6. Reinstatement is a simple reversal of the above process. Reconnect the compression driver cables,

observing the correct polarity (white cable to the +ve terminal, green/white cable to the –ve terminal).

7. Replace the horn and driver in the cabinet.

8. Replace the horn ﬁxing screws and tighten.

g 4 g 5

9. Reconnect the bass driver cables, observing the correct polarity (brown cable to the red +ve terminal,

blue cable to the black –ve terminal) and reinstate the driver in the cabinet. Replace and tighten the

driver ﬁxing screws.

10. Replace the grille and phase check the cabinet before use.

TCX series

Rotating the HF Horn Pattern

The high frequency horn in all TCX two-way models can

be rotated through 90° in order to swap the horizontal

and vertical dispersion patterns, particularly useful to

retain the wide horizontal dispersion when the cabinet is

installed horizontally in venues with limited ceiling height.

1. Remove the loudspeaker grille as before.

2. Remove the M5 hex head HF horn ﬁxing screws.

3. Lift the horn / driver assembly out, rotate the horn as

necessary to achieve the desired coverage pattern and

replace it in the cabinet.

4. Replace the horn ﬁxing screws and tighten.

5. Replace the grille and phase check the cabinet before use.

EASE Data

EASE data is available for TCX series loudspeakers to enable software simulation of audio coverage

installation projects. Please visit turbosound.com for a free EASE data download.

Technical Speciﬁcations

Model TCX-8 T CX-10 TCX-12 TC X-15 TCX-15B TCX-18 B

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Net weight

Components

Response (±10 dB)

Dispersion @ -6 dB

Sensitivity 1 w @ 1 m

Power handling

Calc. max SP

Impedance

Connectors

16.1 x 12.3 x 11" 408 x 312 x 280 mm

24.4 lbs / 11.1 kg 33.2 lbs / 15.1 kg 42.9 lbs / 19.5 kg 53.9 lbs / 24.5 kg 78 lbs / 35.5 kg 84.7 lbs / 38.5 kg

1 x 8" LF driver 1 x 1" HF driver

70 Hz – 20 kHz 68 Hz – 20 kHz 68 Hz – 20 kHz 55 Hz – 20 kHz 28 Hz – 170 Hz 25 Hz – 170 Hz

90° H x 60° V 90° H x 60° V 90° H x 60° V 90° H x 60° V N/A N/A

94 dB 95 dB 97 dB 99 dB 95 dB 97 dB

200 W 250 W 300 W 400 W 1000 W 1000 W

123 dB 125 dB 128 dB 131 dB 131 dB 133 dB

8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms