QLIGHT™ DP DIGITAL POWER SERIES USER MANUAL TQ-308DP TQ-310DP TQ-315DP TQ-445DP TQ-425DP TQ-115DP Turbosound Ltd. Star Road, Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155 web: www.turbosound.com Issue 1.3 July 2006 Copyright © 2006 Turbosound Ltd.
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user manual QLight™ DP series CONTENTS Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 5 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................ 6 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 7 Thanks .......................
user manual QLight™ DP series Removal of the low frequency driver – TQ-308DP, TQ-310DP, TQ-315DP .....................................26 Removal of the HF unit – TQ-308DP, TQ-310DP ..............................................................................26 Removal of the 12”/1” driver – TQ-445DP........................................................................................26 Removal of the midrange unit – TQ-445DP................................................................................
user manual QLight™ DP series An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and international Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety: EN60065 Product safety EN55103-1 Electromagnetic emission EN55103-2 Electromagnetic immunity IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Do not remove Covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside, please refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This equipment must be earthed.
user manual QLight™ DP series Important Safety Information Please read carefully and keep the following instructions and safety information. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. Do not remove covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside, please refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This equipment must be earthed. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Clean only with a damp cloth.
user manual QLight™ DP series INTRODUCTION Thanks Thank you for choosing a QLight™ series loudspeaker product for your application. Please spare a little time to read the contents of this manual, so that you can obtain the best possible performance from this unit. All TURBOSOUND products are carefully engineered for world-class performance and reliability. If you would like further information about this or any other TURBOSOUND product, please contact us.
user manual QLight™ DP series FEATURES • Superb audio quality: carefully designed and matched loudspeaker drive units are used to give you exceptional performance and many years of reliable, trouble free operation. • Class D amplifiers with 96kHz DSP: operating efficiency in excess of 90% gives higher performance, reduced weight and less wasted heat.
user manual QLight™ DP series PRODUCT RANGE SUMMARY TQ-308DP self-powered two-way loudspeaker The TQ-308DP is a compact trapezoidal self-powered two-way loudspeaker enclosure with an integral Class D amplifier and DSP module, designed for use in mobile speech and music sound reinforcement applications as well as a range of fixed installations. It incorporates two channels of digital power amplification with 96kHz DSP into one convenient and easily transportable package.
user manual QLight™ DP series TQ-308DP and TQ-310DP connector panel functions Star Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex, RH13 8RY England Model No TQ-308DP Serial No 123456 tel:+44 (0)1403 711447 fax:+44 (0)1403 710155 www.turbosound.
user manual QLight™ DP series TQ-315DP self-powered two way loudspeaker The TQ-315DP offers full range response and the highest performance from a two-way loudspeaker. The integrated Class D amplifiers and DSP ensure an optimum match between amplifiers and drive units, providing a convenient and easily transportable package. It incorporates a 15” LF driver and a 1.4” exit (3” diaphragm) compression driver on an 80° x 50° Converging Elliptical Waveguide in an optimally ported trapezoidal enclosure.
user manual QLight™ DP series TQ-315DP and TQ-445DP connector panel functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. AUX connection – RS232 port used for updating settings or firmware. 2. Signal link – lockable 3-pin XLR line input socket connects to audio mixer. Fully balanced, pin 2 Hot, pin 3 Cold and pin 1 not connected. 3. Signal link – lockable 3-pin XLR line output socket connects to additional cabinets. Fully balanced, pin 2 Hot, pin 3 Cold and pin 1 not connected. 4.
user manual QLight™ DP series TQ-425DP self-powered subwoofer The TQ-425DP is a self-powered dual 15” subwoofer designed for use with QLight™ series selfpowered enclosures and when combined with the TQ-445DP it forms a formidable full-range sound reinforcement system with high SPL and negligible distortion. Each of the high power neodymium 15” drive units are powered by an independent amplifier channel in order to preserve the maximum headroom capability and to ensure an optimum match with the drive units.
user manual QLight™ DP series TQ-425DP connector panel functions 7 8 PUSH 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Aux – RS232 port used for updating settings or firmware. 2. Gain control – gain trim control ranges from +6dB to -6dB 3. Signal input – lockable 3-pin XLR line input socket connects to audio mixer. Fully balanced, pin 2 Hot, pin 3 Cold and pin 1 not connected. 4. Signal link – lockable 3-pin XLR line output socket links to additional cabinets.
user manual QLight™ DP series TQ-115DP connector panel functions Star Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex, RH13 8RY England Model No TQ-115DP Serial No 123456 tel:+44 (0)1403 711447 fax:+44 (0)1403 710155 www.turbosound.
user manual QLight™ DP series SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS System requirements – TQ-308DP, TQ-310DP and TQ-315DP These products are two-way self-powered loudspeaker systems. They comprise two independent amplifier channels: one channel to power the low frequency driver (LF) plus another channel to power the high frequency (HF) driver; plus an active crossover to split the signal and feed it to the appropriate amplifier and driver section.
user manual QLight™ DP series AMPLIFIER MODULES Power Amplifiers The digital power amplifiers used in QLight™ DP series loudspeakers are conservatively rated and designed with sufficient headroom to handle large signal transients without break-up or distortion. Each channel of the module will deliver 800 watts r.m.s. into an 8 ohm load. AC Power Requirements QLight™ DP series loudspeakers are equipped with Neutrik PowerCon® AC mains connectors which mate with the power cord supplied with your unit.
user manual QLight™ DP series Limiting Functions The amplifier modules are equipped with accurate limiters for both high frequency and low frequency sections. Because the HF and LF limiters work independently of each other, there is no possibility of either section compromising the performance of the other as is the case with a single broad-band limiter. Furthermore, each limiter has its attack and release time constants independently set and optimised according to the operating frequency range.
user manual QLight™ DP series Mode A / Mode B switch This rear panel switch modifies the overall response of the system in order to give you optimised profiles for differing applications. When the Mode A position is selected, the low frequency section is extended down to a nominal cut-off frequency of 35Hz, which makes the loudspeakers balanced for full range reproduction of a wide range of music. The low frequency extension is achieved by using low shelf @ 90Hz.
user manual QLight™ DP series CONVERGING ELLIPTICAL WAVEGUIDES™ A design feature of the TQ-308DP, TQ-310DP and TQ-315DP loudspeakers is the Converging Elliptical Waveguide™ (CEW™). This gives many user advantages. The comparatively short flare length allows the HF and LF components to be physically aligned in the cabinet, so ensuring coherent arrival at the listener’s ear irrespective of distance from the loudspeaker.
user manual QLight™ DP series MOUNTING AND FIXING Rigging Hardware A versatile range of mounting hardware is available that allows enclosures to be used in a variety of ways, in either mobile applications or permanent installations. A top hat stand type fitting is mounted in the base of QLight™ series cabinets for use with 35mm diameter loudspeaker stands with a load rating of at least 37kgs (82lbs). Pole mount sockets are also fitted to the top of QLight™ series subwoofers.
user manual QLight™ DP series quicklinks or shackles. When used in this way the load is taken through the flying strips rather than through the woodwork of the enclosure. Side-mounted flying strips can be fitted to the sides of QLight™ subwoofers to enable them to be flown as part of a permanent installation. Two different lengths of flying strips are optionally available for flying enclosures in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.
user manual QLight™ DP series The FB-12 flybar assembly comes supplied with a U-6 Unilock fitting, which provides a single attachment point. The point at which the Unilock is attached to the flybar determines the vertical angle of the loudspeaker as shown in the table following. A pick-up point adapter offers a further single attachment point. This option provides fast adjustment of vertical angle.
user manual QLight™ DP series Flying frames are avail able for use with the TQ-308DP, TQ-310DP and TQ-445DP. These enable the cabinets to be installed in semi-permanent applications with the maximum of security. They provide considerable variation of horizontal and vertical inclination, including upward angles, and is very easy to re-position and angle once rigged. Optional scaffold clamps and pole adapters are additionally available.
user manual QLight™ DP series It was stated earlier that the TQ-445DP’s tightly controlled directivity gives it essentially point and shoot qualities. Every room has its own unique set of characteristics that affect any sound introduced into the room. These include reverberation reflections and decay time, sound absorption of materials used, temperature and humidity, etc.
user manual QLight™ DP series MAINTENANCE If any of the drive units should cease functioning you are advised to remove the faulty unit from the cabinet and send it to a professional service centre authorised to recone Turbosound loudspeakers. This will ensure the continued high performance of your QLight™ series product. Removal of the low frequency driver – TQ-308DP, TQ-310DP, TQ-315DP Unscrew the six countersunk socket head screws at the side of the cabinet that hold the protective grille in place.
user manual QLight™ DP series from the low frequency driver. Depending on which section needs servicing, the appropriate drive unit should be returned to an authorised Turbosound service centre. To reinstate the drivers, simply reverse the above procedure making sure you observe the correct polarity when reconnecting the cables back into the terminals of the drive units.
user manual QLight™ DP series from the cabinet. WARNING - this unit is heavy! Disconnect the cables from the loudspeaker terminals and completely remove the driver from the cabinet. Make a note of the driver polarity for later reconnection. To reinstate the driver, simply reverse the procedure making sure you observe the correct polarity when reconnecting the cables back into the terminals of the drive units.
user manual QLight™ DP series APPENDIX A: SPARES AND ACCESSORIES CD-114 1” (25mm) HF compression driver TQ-445DP CD-110 1” (25mm) HF compression driver TQ-308DP, TQ-310DP CD-208 1.4” (35mm) HF compression driver TQ-315DP LS-1018 10” (254mm) LF loudspeaker TQ-310DP LS-1214 12” (305mm) LF loudspeaker TQ-445DP LS-1526 15” (381mm) LF loudspeaker TQ-425DP, TQ-115DP LS-1520 15” (381mm) LF loudspeaker TQ-315DP LS-6505 6.
user manual QLight™ DP series APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TQ-308DP TQ-310DP TQ-315DP 464mm x 270mm x 301mm 525mm x 315mm x 300mm 691mm x 443mm x 420mm (18.3” x 10.6” x 11.8”) (20.7” x 12.4” x 11.8”) (27.2” x 17.4” x 16.5”) Net weight 15.5kg (34.1lbs) 20.5kg (45.1lbs) 32kgs (70.4lbs) Components 1 x 8” (203mm) LF driver 1 x 10” (254mm) LF driver 1 x 15” LF driver 1 x 1” (25mm) HF 1 x 1” (25mm) HF compression 1 x 1.
user manual QLight™ DP series TQ-445DP TQ-425DP TQ-115DP 588mm x 409mm x 363mm 836mm x 511mm x 632mm 559mm x 450mm x 600mm (23.1” x 16.1” x 14.3”) (32.9” x 20.1” x 24.9”) (22” x 17.7” x 23.6”) Net weight 34.5kgs (75.9lbs) 57kg (125.4lbs) 32.2kg (70.8lbs) Components 1 x 12/1” LF/HF driver 2 x 15” (381mm) LF drivers 1 x 15” (381mm) LF driver 55Hz – 20kHz ±4dB 45Hz – 200Hz ±4dB 47Hz – 180Hz ±4dB Dispersion 60°H x 40°V @-6dB points N/A N/A Max SPL 131dB cont., 137dB peak 132dB cont.
user manual QLight™ DP series APPENDIX C: WARRANTY Limited Warranty This Turbosound loudspeaker product is warranted to the original end-user purchaser and all subsequent owners for a period of one (1) year for electronics assemblies and two (2) years for loudspeakers from the original date of purchase. Warranty Coverage Warranty coverage includes defects in materials and workmanship.
user manual QLight™ DP series Incidental and consequential damages Turbosound's liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our option, of any defective product, and shall not be liable for any incidental and consequential damages including, without limitation, injury to persons or property or loss of use. Limitation of implied warranties All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Turbosound Ltd. Star Road, Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155 web: www.turbosound.
