C M Y CM MY CY CMY TM Owners Manual VNET 12, VNET 12 HP, VNET 15, VNET 300 VNET 15 HL, VNET 15BP & VNET 18DR K
CONTENTS C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 1.0: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.0: INTRODUCTION 3.0: THE BASICS 3.1 Unpacking and visual checks 3.2 Preliminary recommendation 5.1: AC power requirements 5.2 Cooling 5.3 LED functions 5.4 Limiters 5.5 Audio Connections 5.6 User DSP on/off 6.1 Linking cabinets 8.1: Updating firmware 4.0: INTERFACE PANEL 5.0: OPERATION 6.0: NETWORK CONNECTIONS 7.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION 9.0: EQUALISATION 10.0: ARRAYING 11.0 DIMENSIONS 12.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 1.0: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with an 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED. Use only a flexible cable or cord provided with a green or green and yellow core which must be connected to the protective earthing terminal of the detachable Neutrik ’Powercon’ type NEC3FCA connector (Tannoy part number 3461 0919 as supplied with the equipment.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2.0: INTRODUCTION TM The Tannoy VNET12HP & VNET15 loudspeakers utilise high performance Dual Concentric“ drive units — the 12 (300mm) PowerDual“ and the 15 (380mm) PowerDual“. The substantially increased efficiency and power handling of these all-new driver designs ensures that the VNET12HP and VNET15 are capable of delivering high SPL s in even the most demanding applications.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 3.0: UNPACKING AND VISUAL CHECKS Every Tannoy VNET“ product is carefully tested and inspected before being packaged and leaving the factory. After unpacking your loudspeaker, please inspect 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 immediately. 3.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 5.1: AC POWER REQUIREMENTS AC Power Requirements TM VNET“ products are equipped with Neutrik Powercon“ mains connectors which mate with the Neutrik NAC3FCA Cable connector, quick lock with a securing lever for power-in. This AC mains connector is supplied with each VNET“ product. The amplifier operates between the ranges of 100 to 240 Volts; the auto ranging power supply detects the mains voltage automatically and configures accordingly.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 5.6: USER DSP ON/OFF A user DSP On/Off switch is provided on the amp panel. This miniature switch is recessed and can be easily activated with a small screwdriver. The switch in the OFF position will return the VNET“ loudspeaker back to the original factory settings, this basically means that any parameter edited in software (EQ, Crossover, Mute, Delay) can be defeated by activating this switch. This can be a very useful feature.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 4.5: USER DSP ON/OFF Connections from the RS485 device to the speaker is as follows:- Device RJ45 To Vnet Network B+ AGND Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 5 TM From RS485 Network connections between nodes are via rugged Neutrik ethercon connectors; these are high quality and are compatible with standard RJ45 plugs. Node connections are made using standard RJ45 connectors and CAT5 cable. Long runs should be solid core, but standard is fine.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 7.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION You can check to see if you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installed by clicking Start on your Windows desktop, selecting Control Panel, and then double-clicking the Add or Remove Programs icon. When that window appears, scroll through the list of applications. If you see Microsoft .NET Framework˚1.1 listed, the latest version is already installed and you do not need to install it again.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 7.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 4. If you accept the licence agreement check I Agree and Click 5. The programme will begin installing 6. Installation Complete TM 3. Confirm Installation.
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION TM PodWare communicates with VNET“ using a serial COM port as a network connection. When a network connection is open and actively connected to a compatible device, the system is said to be On Line . Whilst On-line, you can control the connected device in real time , and continuously receive status information from the device. When going online, the application will take a few seconds while it copies the settings in the device to the control panel.
C M Y CM 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION The control panel shows the model name (not editable), and firmware version for the device. The device properties panel also have an editable Configuration Name, and Loudspeaker name, the latter will appear in the tree menu after editing. Each panel will in addition have a complete set of controls relating to the adjustable parameters within the device (press the EQ/DELAY tab to access this section).
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION VNET CONTROL PANEL The control panel for VNET“ allows VNET“ parameters to be viewed and adjusted. The panel is organised into a monitoring area (at the top left of the panel) where the status of VNET“ may be viewed, and a control area where all the controls to adjust parameters are located. TM Note that Parameter adjustments are automatically stored in the DSP section of each VNET“ - it is not possible to do temporary changes then store them separately.
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 7.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION 8.0 ˚ Smooth adjustment Whenever a parameter is changed, VNET“ will assess the likely impact on the signal path, and will intelligently smoothly ramp to the new value, or mute for a short time if the change could otherwise cause any undesirable sound to be reproduced. Power ON & OFF TM At the bottom left hand corner of the control panel there is a power button. Activating this button will shut down the amplifier. The DSP section remains active.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 8.1: UPDATING FIRMWARE 18 8. At the bottom right hand side of the screen a blue bar will show the progress of the firmware update. 9. After the download is complete the following message appears. The DSP is updating at this point. Do not power down the unit or disconnect any network cable at this point. During the update a red bar will show the progress of the firmware update (bottom right of screen). 10. The device will then power cycle automatically.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 9.0: EQUALISATION VNET“ loudspeakers are designed to need no equalisation or correction to overcome system limitations. As a result, they will only need equalisation to compensate for difficult acoustic environments. Over equalisation can reduce system headroom, and introduce phase distortion resulting in greater problems than cures. If equalisation is required then it should be applied gently and smoothly.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 11.0 DIMENSIONS VNET 12 & 12HP 370.0 290.0 180.0 WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR. THIS CLASS D DIGITAL DEVICE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS AND COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS STATED IN THE MANUAL.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 11.0 DIMENSIONS VNET 15 BP 440.0 TM 440.0 195.0 400.0 40.0 WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR. THIS CLASS D DIGITAL DEVICE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS AND COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS STATED IN THE MANUAL.
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 13.0: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM VNET 15BP VNET 15HL VNET 18DR System Type Subwoofer - Band Pass Full Range — Horn Loaded Full Range — Direct Radiating Frequency Response (1) +/- 3dB 35Hz - 150Hz 48Hz - 250Hz 27Hz - 200Hz Maximum SPL(2) Average Peak 127dB 133dB 130dB 136dB 130dB 136dB Driver Complement Bass Unit Crossover (DSP Generated) 1 x 380mm (15 ) 1 x 380mm (15 ) 1 x 458mm (18 ) Variable LPF Variable LPF Variable LPF Distortion 0.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 14.0: RIGGING TM The Tannoy Professional hardware covered in this guide has been designed to offer quick, simple, cost effective and secure solutions for mounting specific Tannoy Professional loudspeakers. This hardware has been designed and manufactured with a high safety load factor for its specific role. To ensure the safest possible use of the hardware covered in this guide, it must be assembled in strict accordance with the instructions specified.
C Fig.1 M Y CM MY CY CMY K Fig.2 Use the table of parts along with the assembly drawing (Figure 3.) to assemble the VMY. Figure 4 shows the VMY assembled. Fig.3 Number on Assembly View (Fig 3.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 Fig.
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 14.3 : SECUR ET - VMB WALL MOUNTING BRACKET FIG 1. The VMB is wall mounting bracket for the attachment of a VMY, available in both black and white finishes, allowing the user secure the Tannoy VNET“ Full range loudspeaker in either portrait or landscape orientations to a wall. The Tannoy VNET“ loudspeaker is attached to the bracket using the accessories supplied.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 14.4 : SECUR ET - VEB EYEBOLT FIG 1. TM The Tannoy VNET“ loudspeaker can be flown with high quality VEB M10 eyebolts with collar to BS4278:1984. The loudspeakers are equipped with internal steel braces, which also double as the flying points, and accept VEB M10 eyebolts. To install the VEB M10 eyebolts remove the original M10 counter sunk screws from the locations you wish to install the VEB M10 eyebolts. Then replace these counter sunk M10 screws with the VEB M10 eyebolts.
C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 14.5 : SECUR ET - VTH POLE MOUNT The Tannoy VNET“ loudspeakers are fitted as standard with a blanking plate on the base of the cabinet. However, should you ever wish to mount the VNET“ onto a standard 35mm pole mount this blanking plate can be quickly and easily removed and replaced by a VTH pole mount. The same screws which secure the blanking plate should be used to secure the VTH in position. . 14.
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 16.0: WARRANTY No maintenance of the VNET“ loudspeakers is necessary. All Tannoy professional loudspeaker products are covered by a 5 year warranty from the date of manufacture (1 year for electronics), subject to the absence of misuse, overload or accidental damage. Claims will not be considered is the serial number has been altered or removed. Work under warranty should only be carried out by a Tannoy Professional dealer or service agent.
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K TM T: +44 (0) 1236 420199 F: +44 (0) 1236 428230 E: enquiries@tannoy.com Tannoy North America T: (519) 745 1158 F: (519) 745 2364 E: inquiries@tannoyna.com Tannoy Deutschland T: 0180 1111 88 1 F: 0180 1111 88 2 E: info@tannoy.com Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change.
