User Guide
QUICK START: FULL RANGE MODE QUICK START: BI AMP MODE
FULL RANGE MODE
PIN 1+ POSITIVE
PIN 1- NEGATIVE
FULL
RANGE
BI
AMP
BI AMP MODE
PIN 1+ LOW FREQ POSITIVE
PIN 1- LOW FREQ NEGATIVE
PIN 2+ HIGH FREQ POSITIVE
PIN 2- HIGH FREQ NEGATIVE
EIA STANDARD: 600 Watts
TOURING CONCERT SYSTEM
TCS
115M
Serial No.
XXX000
MADE IN THE
USA
IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohms
CONNECTORS WIRED IN PARALLEL
Power
Amp
OUTPUT
+
–
1+
1-
2+
2-
FULL RANGE MODE
PIN 1+ POSITIVE
PIN 1- NEGATIVE
FULL
RANGE
BI
AMP
BI AMP MODE
PIN 1+ LOW FREQ POSITIVE
PIN 1- LOW FREQ NEGATIVE
PIN 2+ HIGH FREQ POSITIVE
PIN 2- HIGH FREQ NEGATIVE
EIA STANDARD: 600 Watts
TOURING CONCERT SYSTEM
TCS
115M
Serial No.
XXX000
MADE IN THE
USA
IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohms
CONNECTORS WIRED IN PARALLEL
1+
1-
2+
2-
OUTPUT
+
–
HF Amplifier
OUTPUT
+
–
LF Amplifier
NOTE:
Speakon jacks are wired in parallel in Full Range mode and
in Bi Amp mode
.
TYPICAL LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE CONFIGURATIONS
Individual speaker or speaker cabinet wiring examples for total imped-
ance. DO NOT EXCEED AMPLIFIERS LOWEST RATED IMPEDANCE.
WARRANTY
CARVIN TCS loudspeakers are covered by a ONE year limited warranty unless otherwise
stated. WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: 1) Opened or burned voice coils. 2) Torn cones
due to improper packing or abuse. 3) Damage from rain, moisture, ETC. When returning
defective driver(s), remove them from the enclosure to reduce shipping costs. DO NOT
stuff paper into the driver(s). Return pre-paid by UPS. Include your address and descrip-
tion of the problem. Your driver(s) will be returned COD for the cost of shipping and recon-
ditioning if not covered under warranty.
INTERNAL CROSSOVER
Each TCS series loudspeaker includes an internal crossover constructed of high quality
components such as precision wound inductors, high current resistors, and 250 Volt film
capacitors. These components along with high grade FR-4 circuit board material, ensure
high quality for many years. The characteristics of the crossover along with the physical
alignments of the drivers ensures seamless integration causing a virtually coherent acoustic
wavefront as from a single source. All TCS series crossovers are Bi ampable with the excep-
tion of the TCS218 and TCS215W. Carvin suggests using the internal crossover at all times
in either Full Range or Bi Amp mode as the components work together to form one system.
OPERATING MODES
The switch on the TCS series input panels allows you to select two operating modes: FULL
RANGE mode (single amplifier) or BI AMP mode (separate low and high frequency ampli-
fiers). In FULL RANGE mode, the internal crossover of the loudspeakers divide the audio
signal into the seperate frequency ranges for each driver. In BI AMP mode, one amplifier
is used to power the low frequency drivers and another amplifier is used to power the high
frequency drivers. In both modes the internal crossover is active to ensure the best qual-
ity sound possible from the loudspeaker.
+
+
+
8Ω
8Ω
SERIES CONNECTION
16Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
16Ω
+
+
+
8Ω
8Ω
PARALLEL CONNECTION
4Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
4Ω
+
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
+
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
+
+
+
+
8Ω
SERIES/PARALLEL CONNECTION
8Ω TOTAL IMPEDANCE
+
RECEIVING INSPECTION—READ BEFORE GETTING STARTED
INSPECT YOUR UNIT FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping.
If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your
unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possi-
ble protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any
damage caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped sepa-
rately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this manual
for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your name
and comments to us.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equip-
ment, user, or other parties to potential damage or danger.
WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will cause damage to
the equipment or injure the user or other parties.
DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately
damage the equipment or be extremely dangerous or possibly life threatening to the
user or other parties.