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TPC25
active crossover
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  • Page 1 TPC25 active crossover user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 02.10.2015, ID: 166613...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 12 Connections and operating elements................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 18 Technical specifications........................23 Plug and connection assignment....................
  • Page 4: General Information

    General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
  • Page 5: Further Information

    General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
  • Page 6: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
  • Page 7 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used for splitting an incoming audio signal into separate frequency bands, that are made available at the outputs. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features Operating modes: 2-way stereo / sub mono 125 Hz high and low pass filter Crossover frequency configurable via internal jumpers Transition steepness 24 dB / octave (Linkwitz-Riley) XLR in and outputs electronically balanced Controllable limiter active crossover...
  • Page 13: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel TPC25...
  • Page 14 Connections and operating elements 1 [LIMITER] Indicator LEDs [CH1] and [CH2] (red). If you overload one or both channels of the device by an excessive input signal, the associated LED flickers or lights up. 2 [ON] Power indicator. This LED lights up continuously during normal operation and turns off when the device is turned off. 3 [POWER ON] Main switch to turn the device on and off.
  • Page 15 Connections and operating elements Rear panel TPC25...
  • Page 16 Connections and operating elements 4 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder. 5 [MONO LOW] Crossover XLR output (low pass) to connect a subwoofer power amp for mono operation. The signals of both chan‐ nels are present at this output. 6 [HI 1] Crossover XLR output (high pass) to connect a mid / treble speaker power amp for stereo operation.
  • Page 17 Connections and operating elements 10 [LIMITER THRESHOLD] Rotary control for stepless threshold adjustment of the built-in limiter. 11 [HI 2] Crossover XLR output (high pass) to connect a mid / treble speaker power amp for stereo operation. Channel 2 signal is present at this crossover output.
  • Page 18: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 19 Installation and starting up Device configuration The device is configured by jumpers that are inserted in a particular schema on the internal circuit board. The following illustrations show the various configuration options. DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
  • Page 20 Installation and starting up Overview plug-in locations active crossover...
  • Page 21 Installation and starting up Crossover frequency configura‐ Set the crossover frequency for CH1 and CH2 to 80 Hz, 125 Hz or 160 Hz as shown in the illus‐ tion for CH1 and CH2 tration. The black bars mark the jumper positions. For example, to set the cut-off frequency of channel CH1 to 80 Hz, plug jumpers 28 and 30 left, jumpers 29 and 31 right, jumpers 20 and 22 at top and jumpers 19 and 21 at the bottom (all figures in reading direction).
  • Page 22 Installation and starting up Configuring the delay time Set the delay time for the subwoofer outputs as shown in the illustration to 0 ms, 300 ms or 600 ms. The black bars mark the jumper positions. For example, to set the delay time of channel CH1 LOW to 0 ms, plug jumper 23 left (in reading direction).
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications System 2-way stereo / sub mono Filter type Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB / octave Cut-off frequencies 80 Hz, 125 Hz, 160 Hz Delay 0 ms, 300 ms, 600 ms Frequency response 20 Hz…20 kHz THD, noise 0.003 % at 100 Hz 0.004 % at 1 kHz Crosstalk >...
  • Page 24 Technical specifications Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 400 mA, 250 V, slow blow Dimensions (W × D × H) 483 mm × 166 mm × 43.8 mm Weight 2.5 kg active crossover...
  • Page 25: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 26: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. active crossover...
  • Page 27: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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