Quick Start Guide

12 VSX Series Quick Start Guide 13
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Unpacking the Loudspeaker
After unpacking the unit, please check carefully for damage. If damage is found, please notify your supplier at once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim.
Please retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.
System Requirements – Passive and Bi-amped Loudspeakers
VSX118B, VSX115B, VSX 12.2BP, VSX 8.2BP, and VSX 10BP subwoofers operate as a passive system and require only one amplier channel.
VSX218B and VSX215B subwoofers have switchable inputs to allow operation in parallel or discrete modes. Parallel operation connects both drivers in
parallel internally and requires 1 amplier channel. Discrete operation connects each driver separately to the two channels of the input and therefore requires
2 amplier channels.
To avoid wasting amplier power, you should use heavy-duty speaker cable, with a minimum wire size of 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG), and preferably 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) for
longer runs. Use larger wire sizes for speakers wired in parallel. For extreme cable lengths, be aware of cable impedance and resistive losses. Always observe the
correct polarity.
Amplier Considerations
The VSX series loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power ampliers designed for true professional use. Power ampliers should be capable of
delivering long term broadband power equal to half the loudspeaker’s peak power rating at its stated nominal impedance. The use of underpowered ampliers must
be avoided as heavily clipped signals can cause permanent loudspeaker damage.
Limiters, crossovers and equalisation points must be set in accordance with the settings provided on the Tannoy website. This will ensure the optimum sound quality
and long-term reliability as well as protection from damage. Neutrik speakON* NL4 locking input connector(s) and 4-way barrier strip(s) are provided, allowing
options for input and link, passive, bi-amp, parallel and discrete operation.
Recommended Minimum Amplier Power
Model VSX218B / VSX215B VSX 118B VSX 115B VSX 12.2BP VSX 8.2BP VSX 10BP
Mode
Passive
(Parallel/Discrete)
Passive Passive Passive Passive Passive
Impedance
4 Ohms (Parallel)
2 x 8 Ohms (Discrete)
8 Ohms 8 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Minimum
Amplier
Power
Continuous RMS 2000 W 1000 W 800 W 800 W 400 W 200 W
Peak 8000 W 4000 W 3200 W 3200 W 1600 W 800 W
Connections
VSX115B, VSX118B
Mode Back Panel Connector Internal Schematic
Passive
1-
1+
2+
2-
1-
1+
1-1+
+ +
+
+
Input SUB +
Input SUB -
Input SUB +
speakON* NL4
Barrier Strip
Input SUB -
Link SUB +
Link SUB -
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
Barrier
Strip
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
LF
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
1 +
1 -
1 +
1 -
VSX218B, VSX215B
Mode Back Panel Connector Internal Schematic
Parallel
1-
1+
2+
2-
1- 2+2-1+
+ +
+
+
Input SUB +
Input SUB -
Input SUB +
speakON* NL4
Barrier Strip
Input SUB -
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
Barrier
Strip
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
LF 2
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
LF 1
Discrete
1-
1+
2+
2-
1-2+2-1+
+ +
+
+
Input SUB 1 +
Input SUB 1 -
Input SUB 1 +
Barrier Strip
Input SUB 1 -
Input SUB 2 +
Input SUB 2 -
Input SUB 2 +
Input SUB 2 -
speakON* NL4
Amplier
Channel 1
Amplier
Channel 2
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
Barrier
Strip
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
LF 2
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
LF 1
VSX 8.2BP, VSX 12.2BP
Mode Back Panel Connector Internal Schematic
Passive
1-
1+
2+
2-
1- 1+1-1+
+ +
+
+
Input SUB +
Input SUB -
Input SUB +
speakON* NL4
Barrier Strip
Input SUB -
Link SUB +
Link SUB -
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
Barrier
Strip
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
LF 2
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
1 +
1 -
1 +
1 -
LF 1