VX Series Professional Loudspeakers Operation Manual
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction 4 2. Unpacking and Visual Checks 4 2.1 Preliminary Recommendation 4 3. Connectors / Cabling 5 4. Polarity Checking 6 5. Amplification & Power Handling 6 6. Crossovers and Bi-amp Configuration 7 7. Equalisation 9 8. Arraying 9 9. Dimensions 10 10. Rigging and Safety Procedures 16 11. Service Parts & Accessories 17 12. Technical Specifications 18 13. Warranty 22 14.
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Designed, engineered and built in the United Kingdom, the VX Series from Tannoy comprises a range of passive loudspeakers for demanding professional and commercial sound applications. At the heart of all VX Series loudspeakers is Tannoy’s acclaimed Dual ConcentricTM driver technology. Unlike conventional drivers, Dual Concentric combines a high frequency driver and a low-mid driver on a common axis, creating a true point source for all reproduced sounds.
3. Connectors / Cabling 3. Connectors / Cabling On VX Series loudspeakers, connector types available vary by model, as detailed below: VX 5.2, VX 6, VX 8 Inputs on 1 x speakON® 4-pole, 1x binding post pair. Binding posts are connected in parallel to speakON® 1+ and 1-. Not bi-amp capable. VX 8M Inputs on 2 paralleled speakON 4 pole connectors. Not bi-amp capable VX 8.2, VX 12 Inputs on 2 x speakON® 4-pole and 2 x barrier strip terminals.
4. Polarity Checking 4. Polarity Checking Checking the polarity of the wiring before the speaker system is mounted or flown will help ensure satisfactory performance. If you do not have a pulse based polarity checker, you may check LF units as follows: Connect two wires to the + and - terminals of a PP3 (9 V) battery.
6. Crossovers and Bi-amp Configuration 6. Crossovers and Bi-amp Configuration VX Series loudspeakers are supplied as standard for passive operation via the internal crossover network.
6. Crossovers and Bi-amp Configuration Fig 1. Fig 2. 8 VX Series Operation Manual rev 3.1.
7. Equalisation 7. Equalisation VX Series loudspeakers require no equalisation or correction to overcome system limitations; equalisation is necessary only to compensate for difficult acoustic environments. Over-equalisation can reduce system headroom and introduce phase distortion, resulting in degraded sound. If equalisation is required, it should be applied gently and smoothly.
9. Dimensions 9. Dimensions VX 5.2 180.0 [7.09"] 200.0 [7.87"] 50.8 [2.00"] 37.0 [1.46"] 107.9 [4.25"] 333.0 [13.11"] 125.0 [4.92"] 75° VX 6 75° VX 5.2 215.0 [8.46"] 225.0 [8.86"] 50.8 [2.00"] 37.0 [1.46"] 107.9 [4.25"] 333.0 [13.11"] 115.0 [4.53"] 75° VX 6 10 VX Series Operation Manual rev 3.1.
9. Dimensions VX 8 280.0 [11.02"] 275.0 [10.83"] 50.8 [2.00"] 94.0 [3.70"] 107.9 [4.25"] 388.0 [15.28"] 180.0 [7.09"] 135.0 [5.31"] VX 8M 60° 60° VX 8 280.0 [11.02"] 315.7 [12.43"] 388.0 [15.28"] 180.0 [7.09"] 175.7 [6.92"] 30° VX 8 50° VX Series Operation Manual rev 3.1.
9. Dimensions VX 8.2 280.0 [11.02"] 140.0 [5.51"] 328.0 [12.91"] 590.0 [23.23"] 180.0 [7.09"] 145.0 [5.71"] VX 12 60° 60° VX 8.2 370.0 [14.57"] 360.0 [14.17"] 70.0 [2.76"] 155.0 [6.10"] 224.0 [8.82"] 127.0 [5.00"] 180.0 406.0 [7.09"] [15.98"] 486.0 [19.13"] 290.0 [11.42"] 180.0 [7.09"] 190.0 [7.48"] 60° 12 VX Series Operation Manual rev 3.1.
9. Dimensions VX 12HP 370.0 [14.57"] 360.0 [14.17"] 70.0 [2.76"] 155.0 [6.10"] 224.0 [8.82"] 127.0 [5.00"] 180.0 406.0 [7.09"] [15.98"] 486.0 [19.13"] 290.0 [11.42"] 180.0 [7.09"] 190.0 [7.48"] 60° 40° VX 12Q 370.0 [14.57"] 360.0 [14.17"] 70.0 [2.76"] 127.0 [5.00"] 180.0 406.0 [7.09"] [15.98"] 486.0 [19.13"] 290.0 [11.42"] 180.0 [7.09"] 190.0 [7.48"] 60° 40° VX Series Operation Manual rev 3.1.
9. Dimensions VX 12.2Q 370.0 [14.57"] 40.0 [1.57"] 190.0 [7.48"] 155.0 [6.10"] 155.0 [6.10"] 180.0 [7.09"] 780.0 [30.71"] 292.0 [11.50"] 40.0 [1.57"] 290.0 [11.42"] 180.0 [7.09"] 190.0 [7.48"] 60° VX 15HP VX 40° 12.2Q 183.9 [7.24"] 161.5 [6.36"] 127.0 [5.00"] 504.0 180.0 [19.84"] [7.09"] 590.0 [23.23"] 262.0 [10.31"] 43.0 [1.69"] 450.0 [17.72"] 364.0 [14.33"] 180.0 [7.09"] 420.0 [16.54"] 200.0 [7.87"] 203.0 [7.99"] C of G 14 VX Series Operation Manual rev 3.1.0 200.0 [7.87"] 70.
9. Dimensions VX 15Q 183.9 [7.24"] 161.5 [6.36"] 127.0 [5.00"] 504.0 180.0 [19.84"] [7.09"] 590.0 [23.23"] 70.0 [2.76"] 262.0 [10.31"] 450.0 [17.72"] 364.0 [14.33"] 180.0 [7.09"] 43.0 [1.69"] 200.0 [7.87"] 420.0 [16.54"] 200.0 [7.87"] VX Series Operation Manual rev 3.1.
10. Rigging and Safety Procedures 10. Rigging and Safety Procedures 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.
11. Service Parts & Accessories 11. Service Parts & Accessories Model HF unit Dual driver Bass driver HF diapharagm Recone Kit VX 5.2 7900 0915 7900 1280 7900 1281 - - VX 6 7900 0683 7900 0742 - - - VX 8 - 7900 1282 - 7900 1284 - VX 8M - 7900 1282 - 7900 1284 - VX 8.
12. Technical Specifications 12. Technical Specifications Following are the VX Series technical specifications. These figures are accurate at the time of printing but please note that all figures are subject to change without notice.
12. Technical Specifications Model Performance Frequency Response (-3 dB) 1) Frequency Range (-10 dB) 1 System Sensitivity (1 W @1 m) 2) Dispersion (degrees conical) Driver Complement Crossover Directivity Factor (Q) Directivity Index (DI) Rated Maximum SPL (2) Power Handling Recommended Amplifier Power Nominal Impedance Distortion 10% Full Power (10.2 V) 250 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz Distortion 10% Full Power (10.2 V) 250 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz Construction Enclosure Finish VX 8M VX 8.
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13. Warranty 13. Warranty No maintenance of the VX Series loudspeakers is necessary. As part of the MUSIC Group, Tannoy is committed to providing the highest quality products, service and user experience for our customers. One element of this commitment is our after sales support which now incorporates our extended Limited Warranty. In the event of any concern that is not addressed by this extended Limited Warranty we would ask you to contact us at care@music-group.
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6481 0592/270416 tannoypro.com Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright (c) 2016 Music Group Innovation SC Ltd. All rights reserved.
