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  • Page 1 Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 If you lend your product to another party, inform that party of the safety-related operating procedures and hand over this operating manual. If you therefore require additional cop- ies of this operating manual, they can be obtained free of charge from TW AUDiO or downloaded from: www.twaudio.de...
  • Page 3 TW AUDiO also shall not assume liability for any secondary damage (property damage and/or personal injury) nor for the failure to comply with this operating manual. TW AUDiO reserves the right to make changes that take into account the latest engi- neering advancements.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    B15 Operating Manual Contents Safety | Intended use .....................1 Overview ........................3 Components ........................3 Variants ..........................4 Operation modes ........................ 4 Technical data ........................7 Data sheet .......................... 7 Wiring diagram ........................8 Setting up ........................9 Setup ..........................9 Making cable connections ....................9 Operation ..........................

  • Page 5: Safety | Intended Use

    Note the operation modes described in this operating manual. Other uses are not permissible. TW AUDiO GmbH shall not be held liable for any damage that ensues from unintended use. Loudspeakers generate an electromagnetic field. Persons with pacemakers are not per- mitted to remain in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers as the electromagnetic fields can cause pacemakers to malfunction.
  • Page 6 WARNING Note that TW AUDiO does not provide a warranty for damage that can be attributed to this type of overload and therefore cannot be held liable for any secondary damage.

  • Page 7: Overview

    B15P Figure 2.1 - Overview 15" cone driver Dolly latch base to attach the TW AUDiO B15 front dolly Cabinet flange M20 for attaching a distance rod Ergonomic carrying handle (top and bottom) Milled recess for rubber feet for safely stacking loudspeakers 15 mm multiplex housing –...

  • Page 8: Variants

    B15A (ACTIVE model) and B15P (PASSIVE model). 2.2.1. B15A/B15P models The standard model of the B15 loudspeaker is the B15A variant, which can only be op- erated in the "ACTIVE" operating mode. It is supplied with a standard connection panel.
  • Page 9 B15 Operating Manual In operation mode 2 "PASSIVE 1", the B15 loudspeaker and other loudspeakers are op- erated on the "link output" output on pin 1 +/-. Switch the top switch to OFF. Switch the bottom switch to PASSIVE mode.
  • Page 10 B15 Operating Manual In operation mode 3 "PASSIVE 2", the B15 loudspeaker is operated with an M8 loudspeaker on the "high-pass output". The separation of the two loudspeakers is performed via the internal passive crossover. The pin connection of the B15 loudspeaker is switched to pin 1 +/-.

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    B15 Operating Manual 3. Technical data 3.1 Data sheet Variant B15A B15P 1x 15" LF Components 40 – 1500Hz Frequency response ACTIVE PASSIVE 1 PASSIVE 2 Power handling, program/ 1200/2400 W 1200/2400 W 1200/2400 W 1200/2400 W peak 4Ω 4Ω...

  • Page 12: Wiring Diagram

    B15 Operating Manual 3.2 Wiring diagram Version: B15A PIN 1+ 4 OHM PIN 1– PIN 2+ 15" PIN 2– PIN 1+ PIN 1– PIN 2+ PIN 2– Figure 3.2 - Wiring diagram B15A Version: B15P PIN 1+ PIN 1– High pass output Never connect this output to an amplifier.

  • Page 13: Setting Up

    (1/2) are correct. Incorrect connection results in a significant change in the loudspeaker sound characteristics and may damage the compression driver. The pin connections of the B15 loudspeaker can be found in section 3.2 “Wiring dia- gram” on page 8.

  • Page 14: Operation

    B15 Operating Manual 4.3 Operation The B15A loudspeaker can only be operated with a DSP controller. TW AUDiO recom- mends operating the B15P loudspeaker on a DSP controller. TW AUDiO only recom- mends using presets developed by TW AUDiO. The TW AUDiO system racks are ideal for this purpose.

  • Page 15: Transport And Storage

    B15 Operating Manual 5. Transport and storage Because the B15 loudspeaker weighs over 20 kg [44,09 lbs], two people are needed to move and transport the unit. NOTE To transport the unit with a single person, TW AUDiO recommends using the FDB15 front dolly.

  • Page 16: Ce Conformity Declaration

    B15 Operating Manual 6. CE Conformity Declaration Copy and translation of the original CE Conformity Declaration: We hereby declare that the below-referenced components by virtue of their design and construction, and in the configuration placed on the market by us, satisfy the safety and health requirements of the applicable EC directives.

  • Page 17: Disposal

    TW AUDiO products that bear the trash can symbol shown here are only permitted to be disposed of by TW AUDiO. The loudspeaker owner is legally responsible for the disposal of used devices that do not bear this symbol.
  • Page 18 TW AUDiO GmbH Osterholzallee 140-2 71636 Ludwigsburg, Germany Germany P: + 49 (0) 71 41-48 89 89 0 F: + 49 (0) 71 41-48 89 89 99 E: info@twaudio.de W: www.twaudio.de...

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