Turbosound TCX-12 User Manual

Quickstart Guide

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TCX series

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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

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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.

1.

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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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND
APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND
ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED.
BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS,
BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND
ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP
(MUSIC-GROUP.COM).
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE
PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
OWNERS. OMNIMOUNT IS A
REGISTERED TRADEMARK AND
BRAND OF ERGOTRON, INC.
SPEAKON IS A REGISTERED
TRADEMARK OF NEUTRIK AG.
PENTIUM IS A TRADEMARK OF INTEL
CORPORATION IN THE U.S. AND/
OR OTHER COUNTRIES. WINDOWS
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OF MICROSOFT CORPORATION IN
THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER
COUNTRIES. WINDOWS VISTA IS
EITHER A REGISTERED TRADEMARK
OR TRADEMARK OF MICROSOFT
CORPORATION IN THE UNITED STATES
AND/OR OTHER COUNTRIES. EASE IS
A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AFMG
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WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay,
P.O. Box 146, Road Town, Tortola,
British Virgin Islands

T THE EXPRESS WRITTEN

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty
terms and conditions and
additional information regarding
MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty,
please see complete details online at
www.music-group.com/warranty.

TCX series

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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.