Quick Start Guide

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TCS Passive R series Quick Start Guide
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Connections
TCS62-R
Amplifi er Considerations
The TCS series loudspeakers are optimised for use with the TURBOSOUND T series amplifi ers with the
LMS series controllers. A full range of DSP settings to suit any confi guration are provided for download
on the TURBOSOUND website. The use of third party amplifi cation and processing is only advised using
the matrix of manual settings as well as the limiter calculator provided on the TURBOSOUND website.
The TCS series loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifi ers designed for
true professional use. Power amplifi 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
amplifi 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
TURBOSOUND website. This will ensure the optimum sound quality and long-term reliability as well as
protection from damage.
2 meter 4-core cable tails are provided, allowing options for passive, bi-amp, parallel and discrete
operation, with the exception of TCS62-R and TCS115B-R, which use a 2-core cable tail.
Recommended Minimum Amplifi er Power
Outdoor Applications
TCS weather-resistant products are designed to provide robust protection against the elements when
used outdoors in harsh environments. The cabinet is fully sealed inside and out, protected with a weather-
resistant paint fi nish, and the plated and outdoor powder-coated perforated steel grille backed with
reticulated foam resists the impact of showers. Hard wired speaker connection is made via a 4 or 2-core
cable tail fi tted through a weather-sealed cable gland mounted on an aluminium connector plate. Stainless
steel external fi xings are used throughout. Internally, the drivers are treated to resist moisture absorption
while the internal corner brackets are zinc plated and outdoor powder-coated.
While TCS series loudspeakers with the “R” suffi x are constructed for outdoor use, care should be taken
when installing these loudspeakers outdoors in coastal areas where high salinity and extreme temperature
variations are present in addition to high humidity and UV light exposure.
Loudspeakers must always be mounted with a downward angle. Do not allow loudspeakers to become
fully immersed in water at any time. Routine inspection and maintenance programs must be carried out on
a regular basis and parts replaced as necessary to provide continued satisfactory performance.
Model TCS62-R TCS122-R TCS152-R TCS115B-R TCS218B-R
Mode Passive Passive Bi-amp LF Bi-amp LF Passive Bi-amp LF Bi-amp HF Passive Passive
Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 6 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 6 Ohms 8 Ohms 4 Ohms
Minimum
Amplifi er
Power
Continuous
RMS
175 W 600 W 600 W 75 W 600 W 600 W 75 W 500 W 1600 W
Peak 700 W 2400 W 2400 W 750 W 2400 W 2400 W 750 W 2000 W 6400 W
Passive Only
HPF
HF
2-core
cable
tail
RED +
BLUE -
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LPF
LF
Mode Back Panel Internal Schematic
Passive
(Internal
Switch)
Bi-Amp
(Internal
Switch)
HF
4-core
cable
tail
RED LOW +
BLUE LOW -
YELLOW HIGH +
GREEN HIGH -
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LF
HPF
HF
4-core
cable
tail
RED +
BLUE -
YELLOW N/C
GREEN N/C
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LPF
LF
Mode Back Panel Internal Schematic
TCS122-R, TCS152-R