OWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY SYSTEM SET UP GUIDE SETTING UP TO LISTEN CONNECTING THE TS300 or TS500 SUBWOOFER TO YOUR SYSTEM FINAL POSITIONING OF THE SUBWOOFER LF EXTENSION ‘MUSIC/THEATRE’ CONTROL AUTO POWER/ SLEEP FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read through this guide before you set up your TS300 or TS500 Subwoofers with your Home Theatre system. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with instructions.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Check that the voltage rating displayed on the rear panel is correct for your area before connecting. If it is incorrect, DO NOT CONNECT THE MAINS LEAD TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Seek assistance from your dealer or a qualified electrician or instructed person. EUROPEAN MODELS A mains cable is supplied with an IEC moulded socket at one end and a moulded mains plug at the other end. Where the moulded plug is fitted with a mains fuse, always replace with the same 5A rated fuse.
INTRODUCTION Tannoy TS series high performance subwoofers for Home Theatre applications have been built and tested with care and precision to provide first class performance and reliable operation. To ensure maximum benefit from ownership and for reasons of safety, please read through all the information in this owner’s manual before operating and using your system for the first time.
SYSTEM SETUP GUIDE Decide which orientation of the subwoofer suits your layout (see diagrams). TS300 and TS500 subwoofers are unique in that they can be used in various orientations depending on available space and desired visual effect. There are 3 choices of orientation: Low Profile, Portrait, or Landscape. Low Profile orientation: Locate 4 spikes, 4 lock rings, 4 spike extenders and 4 floor protectors in the accessory pack.
SYSTEM SETUP GUIDE - CONTINUED Connecting your TS Subwoofer Your TS Series subwoofer should be connected directly to your 5.1 or 6.1 decoder, AV home cinema receiver or integrated DVD/decoder/amplifier as follows:. Locate the RCA or Phono socket on your DVD equipment labelled ‘LFE OUT’, ‘SUB OUT’ or ‘SUBWOOFER OUTPUT’.
FINAL POSITIONING OF THE SUBWOOFER The TS subwoofer produces low frequency sounds only. It is difficult to detect the direction or location of low frequency sounds by ear. The subwoofer can therefore be placed in any convenient position in the room, but optimum performance will be gained by locating the subwoofer somewhere between the front pair of speakers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TS300 PERFORMANCE Output Power Low Frequency Response Limit For Usable Output Input Input Filter Auto Mute 300W RMS 29Hz (-6dB) 16Hz 2 x line level phono 2nd order low pass, 50Hz – 150Hz (-6dB) After approximately 12 mins., in absence of input signal DRIVE UNIT Driver Type 250mm (10”) CONSTRUCTION Enclosure Type Enclosure Volume Additional Features Enclosure Dimensions (excluding feet) Enclosure Weight Mains Voltage Mains Fuse Maximum Power Consumption Closed box 20.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TS500 PERFORMANCE Output Power Low Frequency Response Limit For Usable Output Input Input Filter 500W RMS 26Hz (-6dB) 15Hz 2 x line level phono 2nd order low pass, 50Hz – 150Hz (-6dB) After approximately 12 mins, in absence of input signal Auto Mute DRIVE UNIT Driver Type 300mm (12”) CONSTRUCTION Enclosure Type Enclosure Volume Additional Features Enclosure Dimensions (excluding feet) Enclosure Weight Mains Voltage Mains Fuse Maximum Power Consumption Closed box 22.
Tannoy has a policy of continuous improvement and this specification sheet provides the latest information at the time of printing. All specifications may be subject to further change. Please contact the Tannoy website for the latest information. The Tannoy TS300 and TS500 subwoofers are designed by Tannoy Ltd and manufactured for Tannoy Ltd to rigid specifications in accordance with CE, CCC, CB and CSA international safety regulations. Part No.
