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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read the se i nst ruct ions . 2. Keep the se i nst ruct ions . 3. Heed all warni ngs. 4. Foll ow a ll i nst ruct ions . 5. Do n ot u se t his app arat us n ear wate r . 6. Clea n on ly w ith a d ry c loth . 7. Do n ot bl oc k an y ven ti la tio n op en in gs. I ns ta ll in a cc or da nc e wi th t he ma nu fa ct ur er ’s i[...]
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Part No. SW0621 Rev. E 08/08 ©2006-2008 LOUD T echnologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. Y our new T APCO ® TH-15A active loudspeakers are designed to set up quickly and operate easily. W e know it’s often seen as a[...]
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4 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d The following steps will help you set up your loudspeakers quickly. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. T ur n the LEVEL control on the rear panel all the way down. 2. Set the DIRECT/EQ switch out (DIRECT). 3. T ur n the POWER switch OFF . CONNECTIONS: 1. Connect the line-level signal from your mixer (or other signal source) to the I[...]
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5 Here’s a quick look at all the features packed into the TH-15A loudspeakers: • Flat frequency response (–10 dB, 40 Hz to 20 kHz) • 1” high-frequency compression driver • 15” low-frequency woofer • Convenient portable design, with integrated handles in both sides and top • Ported, bass reflex design for enhanced bass per for man[...]
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6 H o o k u p D i a g r a m s Stereo Speak er Hookup TH -1 5 A AC T IV E LO UD S PE AK E R U POW ER O L LE VEL MI D FR EQ 8k 10 0 +1 5 -1 5 U +1 5 -1 5 U HI GH 12 kH z LO W 80 Hz +1 5 -1 5 U MI D DIRECT EQ OU T EQ IN MA X TH -1 5 A AC T IV E LO UD S PE AK E R U POW ER O L LE VEL MI D FR EQ 8k 10 0 +1 5 -1 5 U +1 5 -1 5 U HI GH 12 kH z LO W 80 Hz +1[...]
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7 Main P A System with tw o TH-18s activ e subw oofer s OL MAX U L R NORMAL REV 180 ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT SUBWOOFER L R L R POLARITY MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO [...]
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8 T A P C O T H - 1 5 A F e a t u r e s REAR P ANEL DESCRIPTION • The TH-15A is designed to operate with a +4 dBu signal when the LEVEL control is at the U (center) position. • The TH-15A can accept up to a +20 dBu signal by turning down the INPUT LEVEL control accordingly. • NEVER connect the output of an amplifier directly to the input of [...]
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9 5. HIGH EQ This control gives you up to 15 dB boost or cut above 12 kHz, and it is also flat at the center position (U). Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, and an overall sense of transparency or edge to the keyboards, vocals, guitar , and bacon frying. T ur n it down a little to reduce sibilance, or to hide tape hiss. 6. MID EQ This is a midrange[...]
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10 Protection Circuits There are several protection mechanisms designed into the TH-15A to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifiers from inadvertent damage. C AUTION: The protection circuits are designed to protect the loudspeakers under reasonable and sensible conditions. Should you choose to ignore the warning signs (i.e., frequent OL LED indic[...]
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11 A p p e n d i x A : S e r v i c e I n f o rm a t i o n If you think your T APCO product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confir m the problem. Visit the “T alk T o Us” section of our website (www.tapcoworld. com) to contact our technical support heroes and get some ideas. Y ou may find [...]
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12 Lonely? Looking for that special someone? Do y ou hav e a question about y our T APCO loudspeak er? Please call our T echnical Support chaps at 1-877-827-2669 , Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM PST . After hours, visit www.tapcoworld.com and look under T alk T o Us , or e-mail us at techmail@tapcogear .com Noise/Hum • Check the signal cable[...]
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13 A p p e n d i x C : T H - 1 5 A S p e c i fi c a t i o n s Equalization Low Frequency EQ: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz, shelving Mid Frequency EQ: ±15 dB, bandpass, sweepable from100 Hz to 8 kHz High Frequency EQ: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz, shelving Direct/EQ Switch: Bypasses EQ section Protection Features Over-excursion Protection: Second-order sub-sonic filter T[...]
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14 O 27.1 in/ 689 mm 16.8 in/ 427 mm 15.8 in/ 401 mm 6.1 in/ 155 mm 16.8 in/ 427 mm TH-15A Dimensions Corr ect D ispos al of this pro duct: This symb ol in dicat es t hat t his p roduc t sh ould not b e dis posed of w ith your house hold waste , acc ordi ng to the WEEE Dire ctive (200 2/96/ EC) a nd y our n ation al la w. Th is pr oduc t sho uld b [...]
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15 T A P C O L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y A. LOUD T echnologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. Y ou may purchase an additional 24-month Extended W arranty (for a total of 36 months of coverage). Visit our website and follow the “Register I[...]
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