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Important Safety Instructions

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Quick Set-Up Guide

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Introduction

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Concept & Design Philosophy

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Unpacking & Visual Checks

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Preliminary Recommendation

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Monitor Placement

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Orientation

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Master & Slave Concept

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Rear Panel Description

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Operational Overview

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iDP

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 Display & Setup Procedure

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Set-Ups

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Set-Up When The Monitors are connected

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Parameter Description

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Bass Management

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Set-Up Menu

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Parameters Available for Precision 6 iDP

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 Precision 8 iDP

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Parameters Available for TS112 iDP

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 Subwoofer

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Parameter Categories

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iDP

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 Remote

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iDP SOFT

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Technical Specifications. Precision 6 iDP

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Technical Specifications. Precision 8 iDP

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Technical Specifications. TS212 iDP

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TS112 iDP

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 Subwoofer & iDP

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 Remote

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Performance Data

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Dimensions

Appendix

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iDP

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 Display Messages

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System Delays

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X-Curves Explained

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Preset List

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iDP

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 Cables

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Declaration of Conformity

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Warranty

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Summary of Contents for ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS

Page 1: ...A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S OWNERS M A N U A L ...

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Page 3: ... Parameter Description 28 Bass Management 29 Set Up Menu 30 Parameters Available for Precision 6 iDP Precision 8 iDP 30 Parameters Available for TS112 iDP Subwoofer 31 Parameter Categories 32 iDP Remote 34 iDP SOFT 43 Technical Specifications Precision 6 iDP 44 Technical Specifications Precision 8 iDP 45 Technical Specifications TS212 iDP TS112 iDP Subwoofer iDP Remote 46 Performance Data 47 Dimen...

Page 4: ... switched socket outlets Service There are no user serviceable parts inside Qualified personnel must perform all service Servicing is required when The unit has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture or liquid has been spilled into the unit Objects have fallen into the unit The unit does not work properly The unit...

Page 5: ...UICK SETUP GUIDE Below is a quick guide on how to connect different variations of setups Connections must be made exactly as illustrated Detailed descriptions of the setups can be found on pages 16 24 5 ...

Page 6: ...itute LI Left Inner RI Right Inner for SL Side Left SR Side Right as shown in the adjacent diagram Follow the same format for 7 1 Digital 7 1 Digital 192 kHz SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound is designed exclusively for motion picture theatres there is no consumer equivalent 6 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S ...

Page 7: ... the unique Tannoy Dual Concentric WideBand technology with the latest cutting edge digital processing from TC Electronic Precision iDP studio monitors provide the professional user with complete control over the entire monitoring operation Preset storage recall and total acoustic alignment flexibility are all executed with ultimate precision via remote control iDP technology also allows the user ...

Page 8: ...tric driver with a Tannoy WideBand SuperTweeter in an active system carrying on the consistent frequency response and dispersion up to and beyond 40kHz a true wide bandwidth monitoring system has been created for use with contemporary high rate digital audio TANNOY DUAL CONCENTRIC The legendary Tannoy Dual Concentric driver offers true point source constant directivity by effectively incorporating...

Page 9: ...tight bass response and clear midrange High efficiency compact Switched Mode Power Supply SMPS For saving on power consumption and to insure optimal performance disregarding the quality of mains voltage the unit is equipped with a high efficiency compact Switched Mode Power Supply SMPS Using switched technology both in amplifiers and power supply can reduce the heatsink size to about one third the...

Page 10: ...Where do you aim the speakers to give you the smoothest and most consistent sound How far apart do you place them to give you a good stereo image For a stereo set up the basic rule is to arrange an equilateral triangle The distance between the two monitors should be roughly the same as the distance between one monitor and your ears this in the listening position where you are leaning forward on th...

Page 11: ...connected System Controller Master or Slave To set up a Master unit to be either System Controller or Master Slave the LINK button on the rear panel must be set up correctly Out The monitor operates as a System Controller In The monitor operates as either a regular Master with digital or analog Inputs are or as a Slave unit Inputs Outputs The Master unit contains AES EBU and Analog input connector...

Page 12: ...e the number of monitors connected Each monitor is recognized via a unique serial number but can be renamed according to task After the initial scanning of the set up the Master unit will be re scanning the setup every 5 seconds in order to determine any change Remote Control Precision iDP monitor systems can be set up and controlled locally via the Master monitor s user interface with the optiona...

Page 13: ...AES EBU Digital Input 5 Word Clock BNC Sync 6 Power Input 100 240v and Power ON Off Switch Slave Subwoofer 1 RJ45 Link Connections for downstream slave units remote and PC control 2 Power Input 100 240v and power ON Off Switch 13 Optional Digital I 0 Card With this card installed in the master monitor Analogue input slot a 5 1 Digital 6 Master setup becomes an option Three AES EBU connections 6ch ...

Page 14: ...efore Standby Select clock BNC Input On BNC Input Off Sensitivity A Input 9dBu 15dBu 21dBu 27dBu Accept to clear network setup Preset locations User 1 to 15 Factory 16 to 32 Storing locations are User 1 to 15 off 1 5h 1h 30min 15min EXIT Select Task No task L Front R Front Centre C SUB L Sur R Sur C Sur L SUB R SUB L Chain R Chain L Inner R Inner Precision TS112 iDP Pink Noise Off On Calib 0 0dB R...

Page 15: ...values The previous page illustrates how to navigate through parameters using the iDP display General Setup Procedure Decide which Setup you are going to build Connect monitors exactly according to the illustrations on the following pages Power up all monitors Set one of the Master monitors as System Controller according to the Setup illustrations This is done by leaving the TC LINK button on the ...

Page 16: ...et up ready for calibration and fine tuning iDP SOFT is explained later in this Manual Precision iDP PC iP has it s own dedicated user manual Analog Stereo Set up With Mono Sub s The diagram shows how to connect a stereo set up with one subwoofer If you are using a standard stereo set up no subwoofer then simply omit the subwoofer The Left monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the...

Page 17: ... controller the TC Link button on the rear panel MUST be in the out position Stereo Digital Set up With Mono Sub s The diagram shows how to connect a digital stereo set up with one subwoofer If you are using a standard stereo set up no subwoofer then simply omit the subwoofer The Left monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel The Left monitor recei...

Page 18: ... on the rear panel MUST be in the out position 5 1 Digital Set up The diagram shows how to connect a 5 1 digital set up All Master monitors require installed digital I O cards AES signal is fed to input 2 of these cards The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel The Centre monitor receives audio for both centre LFE channels via the AES in...

Page 19: ...ion REMEMBER To set a master monitor as the system controller the TC Link button on the rear panel MUST be in the out position 6 1 Analog Set up The diagram shows how to connect a 6 1 analog set up The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel The Centre monitor receives audio for both centre input 1 LFE channels input 2 via the analog input...

Page 20: ...ital 192kHz Set up The diagram shows how to connect a 6 1 digital set up at 192khz All Master monitors require installed digital I O cards AES signal is fed to inputs 2 3 of these cards The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel The Centre monitor receives audio for both centre LFE channels via the AES input connectors input 2 for Centre ...

Page 21: ...REMEMBER To set a master monitor as the system controller the TC Link button on the rear panel MUST be in the out position 7 1 Digital Set up The diagram shows how to connect a 7 1 SDDS digital set up The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel RJ45 Network connections for the system should be connected in the following way Centre output t...

Page 22: ...ia the AES input connectors input 2 for RF input 3 for RS When no Bass management is selected only the LFE signal will be sent to the subwoofer When Bass management is selected low frequency content from the 5 main channels is extracted and sent to the subwoofer where it is summed with the LFE channel Only LF Center RF LS and RS contribute to the bass management signal The iDP Remote iDP SOFT or P...

Page 23: ...k button on the rear panel MUST be in the out position Connecting Three Subs Three subs can be connected to any of the above Set Ups When no Bass management is selected no signal will be sent to the subwoofers When Bass management is selected low frequency content from the left channel is extracted and sent to the left subwoofer Low frequency content from the right channel is extracted and sent to...

Page 24: ...connected to any spare TC Link out connection REMEMBER To set a master monitor as the system controller the TC Link button on the rear panel MUST be in the out position Stereo Set up With Chains on L R Analog or Digital This diagram shows how to connect a stereo setup with chains on Left and Right The chained monitors are fed with the same signal as the front L R monitors This is the type of setup...

Page 25: ... monitor as the system controller make sure the TC LINK button on the rear panel is in the out position All other master monitors in the setup must be set to operate as slaves this is done by pressing the TC Link button to the in position If you are changing the operational mode of the monitor you will be asked to confirm Mode changed set as slave or Mode changed set as sys Controller Confirm by p...

Page 26: ... is found in the Setup menu Clear Setup for entire network Select this reset procedure to clear all network settings 7 Select Setup You must define which type of setup you have Empty Custom Stereo Analog Stereo Digital Stereo 192kHz Surround Analog Surround Digital Surround 192kHz 5 1 dig 6 Master 8 Select Monitor Tasks Select first Monitor and press Enter Pink noise will be generated in one of th...

Page 27: ...quencies below the set crossover frequency The subwoofer utilises 4th order Low Pass filter to attenuate frequencies above the set crossover frequency Press ENTER to access the Select Mode Off Bass Management is not activated Only the LFE channel is distributed to the Sub Available Crossover Frequencies Menu Name Precision Filter Sub 4th Order Sub 2nd Order LFE Sub X Over 50 Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz No X...

Page 28: ... switch it off when your signal is being played back through a decoder Most media encoders DTS Dolby etc employ an anti aliasing low pass filter Therefore in a production environment it is important use this filter when monitoring the LFE channel in order to access how the signal will sound after encoding decoding in a domestic or cinema environment LFE Gain Range 0 to 14dB The LFE channel can be ...

Page 29: ...onitor must be given one of the following tasks indicating function and position No Task L SUB L Front R SUB R Front LS Chain Center RS Chain C SUB L Inner L Sur R Inner R Sur Custom 1 4 Reserved for future use C Sur Press ENTER to access task options Use ARROW keys to select task Press ENTER to confirm selected task External Clock Press ENTER to access sub menus BNC Sync On The monitor attempts t...

Page 30: ...tly placed setting the Phase Reverse parameter at 180º should result in a full Phase cancellation at the set Crossover frequency If this is not the case the Delay parameter should be adjusted Range 0 or 180º Phase To time compensate if the Sub is not placed according to the ITU 775 recommendations There are individual Phase settings for each of the Bass Management Crossover frequencies Once set th...

Page 31: ...ocal parameters NOT stored with presets Bass and Treble Delay Lock status set via optional PC iP Room position Calibration Level Tasks Phase Subs Polarity Subs Recall Press ENTER and use ARROW keys to select presets Press ENTER to recall load the selected preset If no user preset are stored on locations 1 to 4 presets 16 to 19 are loaded instead Complete preset list is available on page 52 Store P...

Page 32: ...resets This way you can easily switch between different setups from your listening position Mute un mute and solo function for each monitor in the setup Simple Master level adjustment using the large potentiometer Ref Level Selection Preset Selection The Shift Key switches selection between preset 1 3 to 2 4 Master Volume Mute Un Mute Solo for each Channel A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S ...

Page 33: ...e LEDs on each key indicates the following states LED ON Speaker on LED OFF Speaker Mute LED Flashing Speaker Solo Mute Unmute With a single press on these keys the monitors are muted un muted Solo Function Press and hold one of the keys to activate Solo function for the corresponding channel If a key is pressed not held the original mute status will be recalled Power up state On VOLUME potentiome...

Page 34: ...tions Minimum requirements PC Pentium 2 running Windows 95 98 2000 or a Mac running OS X 64MB RAM 800x600 24bit screen resolution 1 free Serial port or USB Connect from Serial or USB port to any free TC LINK connection on your Precision iDP monitors using ONLY the cables described on page cables page Appendix A Serial to Cat 5 cable is supplied if a USB port is used an optional USB to Serial Port ...

Page 35: ...ume control allow access to the 3 user defined Reference level settings To change these Ref Levels Set the volume control to the desired position Hold cursor above Ref Level key and select Store from the pop up icons appearing Monitor and Sub icons Appropriate icons as illustrated above will indicate Precision iDP monitors and subs Press to access specific parameters for the monitors This symbol i...

Page 36: ...and are not stored with presets Recall presets Select preset using your mouse and press Recall Store presets Select User preset locations 1 to 15 and press Store Edit Name Any User preset can be renamed Set the cursor in the name field and edit the name Locked symbol in Preset List The locked symbol indicates that the preset has been locked in the PC iP Installers Software A locked preset cannot b...

Page 37: ...and local parameters in connected monitors are reset Preset and network settings are not affected Reset to Factory Settings Reset All Settings A factory reset procedure that deletes all global and local parameter settings as well as preset and network settings Upload Software to Monitors Software updates for the Precision iDP Monitors comes as syx files There are various files for monitors and sub...

Page 38: ...eans the monitor has reported an error during software upload This could be caused by communication errors Please retry OK Press to exit screen and execute AutoDetect command if marked System Setup Configuration Select your current setup Analog Gain Range 9dBu 15dBu 21dBu or 27dBu Set to match analog Input gain to match the signal fed to the optional Analog Input card BNC Sync BNC Sync On The moni...

Page 39: ...its Save Settings All settings except preset settings are saved to a back up file Load Settings Press and browse to select file to load Follow the instructions Calibrate Main Monitors Pink Noise Solo Mute Parameters and settings for the Main monitors are controlled in this screen The screen is accessed via the Main Screen by holding the cursor above the desired monitor and selecting the hammer ico...

Page 40: ...d Treble adjustment for the selected monitor The Bass Treble functions are not available when the Parametric EQ is activated using the PC iP program Mute Press to mute the selected monitor Solo Press to solo the selected monitor Pink Noise Press to generate Pink Noise in the selected monitor Calibrate Subwoofer Parameters and settings for the Subwoofers is controlled via this screen The screen is ...

Page 41: ...ity Range 0 or 180 deg Mark to activate Calibrated Level Level calibration of the selected monitor Relative Level Preset volume for the selected monitor relative to the calibrated and global volume LFE Gain Range 0 to 14dB With this parameter you can boost the gain of the LFE channel LFE Low Pass Filter Mark to activate Mute Press to mute the selected monitor Solo Press to solo the selected monito...

Page 42: ...nitors If several monitors are chained on the same task e g LSur LSChain a dropdown menu will appear as shown below To calibrate a chained monitor simply select from the list A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S ...

Page 43: ... clock input External 96 88 2 64 48 44 1 or 32 kHz optional 192kHz Digital Section Master only I O connectors XLR 2 channels AES EBU in 3 x RJ45 proprietary TC LINK Formats AES EBU Word Clock Input BNC 75 0 6 to 10 Vpp Display 2 x 16 character dot matrix Operation Menu system four buttons Analogue Section Master only Input connectors XLR balanced pin 2 pin 3 Impedance 10 3 k balanced unbalanced Se...

Page 44: ... 96 88 2 64 48 44 1 or 32 kHz optional 192kHz Digital Section Master only I O connectors XLR 2 channels AES EBU in 3 x RJ45 proprietary TC LINK Formats AES EBU Word clock Input BNC 75 0 6 to 10 Vpp Display 2 x 16 character dot matrix Operation Menu system four buttons Analogue Section Master only Input connectors XLR balanced pin 2 pin 3 Impedance 10 3 k balanced unbalanced Selectable Full Scale I...

Page 45: ...except when slaved to digital input or word clock input External 96 88 2 64 48 44 1 or 32 kHz optional 192kHz Digital Section Slave only I O connectors 2 x RJ45 proprietary TC LINK Dynamic Range 113 dB typ unweighted THD N 105 dB typ 1 kHz 3 dBFS Cross talk 120 dB A to D Conversion 24 bit Dual bit delta sigma sampling at 4 1 5 6 6 1 6 1 MHz TS112 iDP Subwoofer iDP Active Subwoofer 25Hz 150Hz 3dB 1...

Page 46: ...46 Dimensions Precision 6 iDP Precision 6 iDP A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S 220 0mm 85 8 356mm 14 369 0mm 141 2 337 0mm 131 4 ...

Page 47: ...47 Dimensions Precision 8 iDP Precision 8 iDP 272mm 103 4 440mm 175 16 369 0mm 141 2 337 0mm 131 4 ...

Page 48: ...48 Dimensions Precision TS212 iDP Grey Silver 471mm 189 16 498mm 195 8 520mm 20 1 2 Dimensions Precision TS112 iDP Grey 398mm 15 5 8 384mm 151 8 366mm 143 8 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S ...

Page 49: ...s that an Input level near 0dB is detected peaks 2 sec Above 1 dB This is a warning and you should turn down the Analog input gain Analog Input gain range 9dBu 15dBu 21dBu or 27 dBu PSU error Displayed if the power supplies fails The power will be turned off and the monitor will operate Contact TANNOY Service Department Locked Displayed when a parameter is locked by the PC iP installer software an...

Page 50: ... 76 26 In Analog Input mode without WC Input selected the system runs on the Master monitor s own 96kHz clock X Curves Explained For small rooms defined as less than 5300 cubic feet or 150 cubic meters ANSI SMPTE 222M calls for a modification of the X curve with flat natural response to 2kHz and then a 1 5dB per octave roll off above 2 kHz This curve is useful when mixing in a small room and playi...

Page 51: ...ne X curve2 Mixing for Cinema in a small room compensates 0 0 3 3 0 0dB Gain Off Off On for modified X curve 5 1 26 Cinema X 50Hz Mixing for Cinema with small room X curve 0 0 3 3 0 0 0dB Gain 50Hz On Off compensation and bass Management 27 Cinema X 80Hz Mixing for Cinema with small room X curve 0 3 3 0 0 0dB Gain 80Hz On Off compensation and bass Management 28 CinemX 120Hz Mixing for Cinema with ...

Page 52: ...en 7 7 Orange 8 8 White Orange AES EBU Standard cables Maximum Cable Length 100 m Cable type 110 Ohm Connector type XLR Serial to Cat 5 cable This cable is included with the iDP SOFT and PC iP This is a proprietary cable with integral Electronics For use with iDP Systems only USB to COM 9pin This cable isNOT included with iDP SOFT or PC iP Use this type of converter along with the Cat5 to Serial c...

Page 53: ...etic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended Details of the Apparatus Precision 6 iDP Precision 8 iDP TS212 iDP TS112 iDP iDP Remote The equipment listed above is covered by this certificate and marked with the CE label conforms with following standards EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains IEC 60065 operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use...

Page 54: ...ountry If you cannot locate your distributor please contact Customer Services Tannoy Ltd Coatbridge Strathclyde ML5 4TF T 44 0 1236 420199 F 44 0 1236 428230 DO NOT SHIP ANY PRODUCT TO TANNOY WITHOUT PREVIOUS AUTHORISATION This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights Our policy commits us to incorporating improvements to our products through continuous research and development Please conf...

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Page 56: ...cated below Issue 1 Software Version 1 53 Part No 6481 0473 GH 01 December 2005 Tannoy United Kingdom T 44 0 1236 420199 F 44 0 1236 428230 E enquiries tannoy com Tannoy North America T 519 745 1158 F 519 745 2364 E inquiries tannoyna com Tannoy Deutschland T 0180 1111 88 1 F 0180 1111 88 2 E info tannoy com A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S ...

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