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user manual 

TA-500 

 

TA-500 user manual 

Page 49 

Navigation 

The DSP parameters are organised by channel. The currently selected channel is shown in 
the top left hand corner of the display. You can navigate between the channels by pressing 
the channel buttons. Pressing the channel buttons will scroll through the channels, utilities 
and back to the default screen. When using a Preset that is stereo linked, the channel 
selection will reflect this. For example ‘1&4’ indicates outputs 1 and 4. When navigating onto 
an output channel, the usage of the output, as define in the factory preset, will be shown 

briefly at the top of the screen. 

 

LMS-D26

Out1 Freq   Width  Gain

EQ1  100Hz  1.4Q   0.0dB

a

b

c

CHANNEL

EDIT

 

Pressing the edit navigation buttons gives access to the various pages of parameters 
available for each channel. The currently selected page is shown in the bottom left hand 
corner of the display, this is omitted on some pages where the function is obvious. The 
screen shows up to three (normally related) parameters for a given part of the processing 

functions on a given channel. 

The edit buttons allow you to scroll, in either direction, through the different processing 
pages for a given Channel. When you go past the last page, you will be returned to the 

default page. 

The channel buttons allow you to scroll, in either direction, through the input and output 

channels, whilst trying to maintain the currently viewed processing block. If the channel you 
scroll to does not have the currently viewed processing block, the next one will be shown 
instead. 

NB. When the unit powers-up, the settings will be the same as those when the unit was last 
switched off.  

Summary of Contents for Aspect TA-500

Page 1: ...500DP TA 500t TA 500tDP TA 500H TA 500HDP TA 500HM USER MANUAL Turbosound Ltd Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1403 711447 Fax 44 0 1403 710155 web www turbosoun...

Page 2: ...way Loudspeaker 13 TA 500t Touring Three way Loudspeaker 13 TA 500tDP Self powered Touring Three way Loudspeaker 13 TA 500H Horizontal Three way Loudspeaker 14 TA 500HDP Self powered Horizontal Three...

Page 3: ...et 29 Sliding the top chain profile into the slot 30 Connection of additional rows 31 Setting the angles between rows 32 Attaching the biscuit 32 Attaching the Tilt Straps 33 Lifting the column 34 B T...

Page 4: ...reset Recall 50 Preset Store 51 DSP Processing Layout 52 Input DSP block diagram 52 Output DSP block diagram 52 Stereo Mono Formats 52 DSP processing 53 Input Channels 53 Parametric Equalisation 55 Hi...

Page 5: ...r 64 Powering Up 64 Safety Earthing 64 Voltage Setting 65 Voltage Range 65 Audio Connections Controls 65 Polarity 66 Input Impedance 66 Gain and Sensitivity Settings 66 Attenuation Gain Setting 67 Out...

Page 6: ...DP T 25 Power Amplifier T 45 Power Amplifier LMS D26 Controller LMS D24 Controller Standards Safety EN60065 2003 Relevant Specifications used as basis for tests EN66103 1 1996 EN55103 2 1996 Category...

Page 7: ...se across all seats of an auditorium with minimal interference between adjacent enclosures The patented Polyhorn devices exhibit a sharp cut off at the edges of the dispersion pattern making it possib...

Page 8: ...does not suffer from edge diffraction effects which have a tendency to confuse the directionality of the sound source Each cabinet in an array of Aspect loudspeakers contribute to the generation of a...

Page 9: ...ear field applications in smaller rooms The Polyhorn displays a similarly sharp cut off at the dispersion edges to the narrower TA 880 and TA 890 products as illustrated below and this makes it practi...

Page 10: ...s These factors contribute to high reliability in the adverse circumstances often encountered under arduous touring conditions In addition LMS D2X series controllers are equppied with built in network...

Page 11: ...y Lake controller Self powered Loudspeakers Aspect TA 500 series cabinets are additionally available with integrated networkable Class D amplifier modules taking consistent performance and ease of use...

Page 12: ...used throughout all drive units This results in higher efficiency less power compression and reduced overall weight Low mid frequency drivers are designed to be rear facing in the enclosure enabling...

Page 13: ...digitally self powered version of the TA 500 and contains a Turbo loaded neodymium 15 LF driver a custom 10 MF driver on a Polyhorn device and a custom HF driver on a Polyhorn device covering a freque...

Page 14: ...TA 500HM Two way High Mid Loudspeaker A high mid cabinet used for downfill and infill applications Consists of a custom 10 MF driver on a Polyhorn device and a custom HF driver on a Polyhorn device i...

Page 15: ...Aspect TA 500 enclosures It consists of a high excursion 4 voice coil 18 LF driver in a bandpass birch plywood enclosure of modest dimensions Speakon NL4 connectors are provided on the rear panel with...

Page 16: ...optional WB 500 wheelboard is available which clips on to the front of the cabinet allowing single units to be conveniently transported These are designed to be stackable so that when not in use they...

Page 17: ...nt source image and this results in the ability to tailor both the overall coverage and the SPL at a given distance The concept of arraying a point source loudspeaker system is to create part of the s...

Page 18: ...anently fixing rigging components to each other or to cabinet fixing points is not allowed Rigging assemblies must only be assembled using the appropriate parts and fixings as specified in this manual...

Page 19: ...proved and qualified inspector will be required Users must ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements Turbosound recommends regular safety inspections and further recommends that a logb...

Page 20: ...before the strap is released Ideally two persons should support the column from the side whilst the strap is released or alternatively the bottom row may be returned to the ground before release In an...

Page 21: ...user manual TA 500 TA 500 user manual Page 21 Sample Certificate of Load Test...

Page 22: ...cal angles between enclosures and their vertical inclination Horizontal Coverage Because the Polyhorn s design dramatically reduces the acoustic energy outside of the specified 50 horizontal dispersio...

Page 23: ...of lifting points enclosure attachment points and lifting strap points With reference to the table below the correct point can be selected for the required application The flybars also accomodate sing...

Page 24: ...GLE ENCLOSURE LIFT POINT WIDE ENCLOSURE LIFT POINT NARROW ENCLOSURE LIFT POINT SINGLE TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW Figure 1 FB 500T 2W Touring Two wide Flybar Figure 2 Flybar Lifting Points and Dimensions Two...

Page 25: ...ow settings on the flybar and the longer FC 500T Long is for use with the wide settings typically three rows of enclosures FC 500T Flying Chains The flying chains are available in two lengths The shor...

Page 26: ...ain assembly is rated at 60kg Two inter cabinet chain sets plus one top chain set provides the facility for lifting a maximum of three rows of enclosures FC 500T Long Flying Chain Net weight is 1kg 2...

Page 27: ...ced incrementally The ratchet is double acting serving to ensure the safety of the operator by limiting the swing of the cluster when letting off the load Integral Flying Hardware Aspect cabinets are...

Page 28: ...eel which is used to connect the links to the cabinet for suspending the column and the rows below Captive Biscuit A captive biscuit is included in the cabinet retained by a spring loaded ball bearing...

Page 29: ...to the Cabinet The bolt slides back along its runner enabling the placing of the profile into the slot The bolt is spring loaded to ensure that when in its closed position as shown below it is free fr...

Page 30: ...0 user manual Page 30 Sliding the top chain profile into the slot The profile is positioned into the slot so that the wings bear on the top of the integral flygear assembly Figure 5 Assembly of the To...

Page 31: ...cluster these are easily attached using the integral hardware and the inter cabinet link chains The enclosures are stacked on the ground in appropriate positions to allow easy lifting with the flybar...

Page 32: ...gure 7 Lower link positioning looking from bottom of cabinet Setting the angles between rows The setting of the angles between the rows is easily achieved by selecting the desired hole in the index li...

Page 33: ...inity It is essential to check that nobody is standing immediately in front of the column and to give a suitable warning before the strap is released Ideally two persons should support the row from th...

Page 34: ...d and the biscuit has been interlocked the column is ready for lifting Using the appropriate lifting point on the flybar attach the bridle and lift ensuring during the lifting process that the column...

Page 35: ...user manual TA 500 TA 500 user manual Page 35...

Page 36: ...osure connector attaches to the top of a row of cabinets Hinge brace top brace that locks cabinets at the top of the row Available in 2 wide or 3 wide variants Rear brace bottom brace that locks cabin...

Page 37: ...l TA 500 TA 500 user manual Page 37 Rigging Instructions STEP 1 Set the boxes out on the floor with the sides touching Remove the M10 blanking screws from the rear of the boxes at top and bottom as il...

Page 38: ...rovided and torque to 25Nm The use of thread locking compound is recommended see Appendix Fit an M10 eyebolt to the centre of the rear brace STEP 3 Fit the enclosure connector to the top of the array...

Page 39: ...enclosure connector into the rigging points on the two outside cabinets together with four M10 shakeproof washers Use the four M10 x 35mm hex screws from the fixings kit to lock the enclosure connect...

Page 40: ...9 2 Two independent pick up points are recommended spaced approximately 430mm 16 9 apart using the front two eyebolts The two rear eyebolts are provided as safety points Ensure all components are asse...

Page 41: ...M10 shoulder eyebolts on the top using a third eyebolt on the rear of the cabinet to tilt the cabinet 1 Remove the two countersunk M10 screws located towards the front of the cabinet 2 Replace these...

Page 42: ...r damages can be initiated You the consignee must instigate any claim Please retain all packaging in case of future re shipment There will be a small packet of spare fuses with the unit Please keep th...

Page 43: ...l filtering Audio grade capacitors are used in the analogue signal path Sonically superb ADC DAC combination a carefully matched pairing of the best devices from Burr Brown and Wolfson Newly released...

Page 44: ...he process The Recall function operates in a similar way pressing the recall button allows the user to select which preset they require pressing the button for a second time then confirming recalls th...

Page 45: ...adjusts the rightmost parameter and so on Output signal and limiter indication two LED s are provided for each output channel These show the signal level relative to the limiter threshold The yellow L...

Page 46: ...3 cold signal and the ground connection of the unbalanced source Audio Output connectors the processed outputs are impedance balanced and are wired pin 1 ground pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold An unbalanced...

Page 47: ...settings that are a function of the loudspeaker cabinet design and should not require adjustment for different applications To recall a Factory Preset for a particular cabinet or system press Recall a...

Page 48: ...parameters A parameter may be adjusted when it is displayed by turning one of the three parameter knobs Each of the three parameter knobs is associated with a zone on the display Adjusting the leftmo...

Page 49: ...on buttons gives access to the various pages of parameters available for each channel The currently selected page is shown in the bottom left hand corner of the display this is omitted on some pages w...

Page 50: ...number Press the Recall Button again to activate the Preset Pressing any other button will cancel the operation LMS D26 Preset Name Recall 32 My System a b c SELECT PRESET TO RECALL a RECALL RECALL Us...

Page 51: ...characters in length can be entered using parameter knobs B and C Pressing the Store Button again completes the process and stores the Preset As with Preset Recall pressing any other button cancels th...

Page 52: ...of applications There are two Formats Mono or Stereo With the Mono format all outputs have unique parameter settings and all outputs are identical in terms of processing functions and routing capabili...

Page 53: ...In A Delay 1 50ms a b c a Knob A Delay adjustable in variable steps from 0 to 400ms The delay parameter is adjustable in fine steps at low values the adjustment becomes progressively coarser as the va...

Page 54: ...ing as it affects all outputs and can therefore improve inter band phase relationships Filter type is selectable from Butterworth Bessel Linkwitz Riley and Hardman Filter slopes of up to 4th order or...

Page 55: ...n variable steps Knob B Slope 6 to 12dB octave in 1dB steps Knob C Gain 15dB in 0 2dB steps The frequency is specified as point where the filter deviates by 3dB from the gain value Parametric filters...

Page 56: ...table in 0 2dB steps from 80 dB to 20dB Knob B Polarity selectable normal or reversed with reference to other outputs Delay LMS D26 Out1 Delay 1 50ms a b c a Knob A Adjustable in variable steps from 0...

Page 57: ...lectable from Butterworth Bessel Linkwitz Riley and Hardman Filter slopes of up to 8th order or 48dB octave are provided Not all filter types are available in all slopes For example 18dB octave Linkwi...

Page 58: ...25 6kHz in variable steps Knob B Slope 6 to 12dB octave in 1dB steps Knob C Gain 15dB in 0 2dB steps The frequency is specified as point where the filter deviates by 3dB from the gain value LMS D26 Ou...

Page 59: ...provided on each output Threshold is user adjustable all other parameters are carefully calculated dependant on configuration to provide clean and effective control of signal dynamics Routing LMS D26...

Page 60: ...ndwidth The device automatically adjusts for the variations in display contrast as the temperature of the LCD changes The screen contrast utility control sets the base contrast of the screen and also...

Page 61: ...thin temperature limits Signal limiters are included to protect speakers from clipped signals The amplifiers include full DC and short circuit protection to ensure trouble free service even in harsh e...

Page 62: ...lows the gain of the channel to be adjusted Signal blue LED indicates signal presence active from a minimum output level of 10 watts 3dB yellow LED is active when the signal is 3dB below the limiting...

Page 63: ...lows the gain of the channel to be adjusted Signal blue LED indicates signal presence active from a minimum output level of 10 watts 3dB yellow LED is active when the signal is 3dB below the limiting...

Page 64: ...re please ensure that people and combustible or flammable materials e g plastic waterproofing newspaper clothing costumes solvents are kept at least 2 0 6m from the amplifier s exhaust outlets If vent...

Page 65: ...d impedance and program drive level as mentioned above Obviously the mains voltage will reach these limits only in exceptional circumstances and the A P Audio Protect LED will then flash Audio Connect...

Page 66: ...from the positive output terminals Input Impedance Each amplifier channel has an input impedance of 10k seen between pins 2 3 of the XLR When used with the LMS D6 Loudspeaker Management System distri...

Page 67: ...tions A Speakon NL4 connector is provided on each channel Damping Factor The T series amplifier outputs provide a high damping factor typically 400 times at low audio frequencies This damping helps th...

Page 68: ...1 Do not run output cables next to input signal lines Keep apart and preferably cross at right angles If cables have to follow a similar route or path keep them separated by at least 2 feet 0 6m The...

Page 69: ...watts LF 500 watts MF 200 watts HF 100 watts LF 500 watts MF 200 watts HF 100 watts MF 200 watts HF 100 watts Sensitivity 1w 1m LF 106dB MF 105dB HF 112dB LF 106dB MF 105dB HF 112dB LF 106dB MF 105dB...

Page 70: ...h ply 15mm birch ply 15mm birch ply Connectors 1 x XLR female 1 x XLR male 2 x RJ45 network 1 x Powercon 1 x XLR female 1 x XLR male 2 x RJ45 network 1 x Powercon 1 x XLR female 1 x XLR male 2 x RJ45...

Page 71: ...rew kit for flygear replace after service or inspection LS1021 2 LS 1021 2 10 High mid driver LS1527 LS 1527 15 Low mid driver 04A9242 CD 112 Compression driver 05B1055 RC 1021 Recone kit 05B3140 RC 1...

Page 72: ...nty does not affect any statutory rights of the purchaser Should any fault develop with a component of your Turbosound system the faulty unit should be sent in its original packaging to the supplier o...

Page 73: ...user manual TA 500 TA 500 user manual Page 73 Turbosound Limited Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom...

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