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TP 108 MA
active 2 way
full-range speaker
user manual

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  • Page 1 TP 108 MA active 2 way full-range speaker user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 08.02.2013...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 11 Installation..............................12 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................14 4.2 Pin assignment..........................15 Connections and operating elements................... 18 Technical specifications........................24 Troubleshooting............................26 Protecting the environment......................28 TP 108 MA...
  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 General notes Symbols and signal words This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual. 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.
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. active 2 way full-range speaker...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used in a sound reinforcement system. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
  • Page 10 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 11: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: 2-way system: 1" titanium membrane tweeter and 8" woofer Microphone and line input Mix-out outlet to connect further audio devices Rigging points M10 on top and bottom side of the unit 35 mm tripod flange Wall-mountable with optional accessories TP 108 MA...
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully 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 13 Installation NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external magnetic field. NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
  • Page 14: Tips On Handling Speakers

    Installation 4.1 Tips on handling speakers We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐ ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area.
  • Page 15: Pin Assignment

    Installation 4.2 Pin assignment You can use XLR and 1/4" plugs with balanced or unbalanced wiring. In the following, we will give you an overview of the various options. XLR connections for signal in XLR chassis sockets serve as signal inputs, XLR chassis plugs serve as signal outputs. Drawing and outputs and table indicate the XLR pin assignment.
  • Page 16 Installation Unbalanced wiring: Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 Phone sockets for signal input Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" phone plugs to be used. Unbalanced wiring (TS plug): Signal Ground, shielding active 2 way full-range speaker...
  • Page 17 Installation Unbalanced wiring (TRS plug): Signal 2, 3 Ground, shielding Balanced wiring (TRS plug): 1 (Tip) Positive signal (+) 2 (Ring) Negative signal (–) 3 (Sleeve) Ground, shielding TP 108 MA...
  • Page 18: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel active 2 way full-range speaker...
  • Page 19 Connections and operating elements 1 Mains switch POWER Turns the unit on and off. 2 GND LIFT button If a ground loop is causing hum you can use this key to break the connection between the earth pin of the device and the signal ground in the device.
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements 6 Rotary control LOW Controller for attenuating or raising the low frequencies. 7 Rotary control HIGH Controller for attenuating or raising the high frequencies. 8 Rotary control LINE LEVEL LINE input signal gain control. Turn the knob, starting from zero position, clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of this input.
  • Page 21 Connections and operating elements 11 XLR chassis plug (unbalanced) MIX OUT Unbalanced outlet for microphone and line signal. Here you can connect further audio devices, like active speakers etc. 12 IEC chassis connector AC with fuse holder Power supply connection. If the fuse blows, you have to replace it by a new one with same specifications.
  • Page 22 Connections and operating elements Bottom / top side active 2 way full-range speaker...
  • Page 23 Connections and operating elements 13 Rigging points M10. 14 35 mm tripod flange. 15 Locking screw for tripod mounting. TP 108 MA...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Speakers 8" woofer and 1" titanium membrane tweeter Maximum SPL 122 dB (peak) Frequency response 60 Hz…20 kHz Crossover frequency 3 kHz Slope 24 db / octave Inputs Line: XLR / phone combo socket (balanced and unbalanced useable) Microphone: XLR chassis socket (balanced) Output XLR chassis plug (unbalanced)
  • Page 25 Technical specifications Dispersion angle (V × H) 60° × 90° Operating supply voltage AC 210 – 240 V , 50 Hz AC 105 – 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption 200 W (maximum) Dimensions (W × D × H) 270 mm ×...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work Check the mains connection and the setting of the mains switch POWER.
  • Page 27 3. Make sure that all audio devices are connected to the same power supply circuit and therefore share the same ground reference. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. TP 108 MA...
  • Page 28: 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.
  • Page 29 Notes TP 108 MA...
  • Page 30 Notes active 2 way full-range speaker...
  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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