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Tannoy ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS Owner's Manual

Tannoy ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Quick Set-Up Guide Introduction Concept & Design Philosophy Unpacking & Visual Checks Preliminary Recommendation Monitor Placement Orientation Master & Slave Concept Rear Panel Description Operational Overview Display & Setup Procedure ™ Set-Ups Set-Up When The Monitors are connected Parameter Description Bass Management Set-Up Menu...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 5 QUICK 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.
  • Page 6 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S NOTE (7.1 only) If you wish to set up your system with side channels as opposed to five “screen” channels: Simply substitute LI (Left Inner) &...
  • Page 7 Introduction In order to maintain our leading position in the worldwide professional studio market, the core technologies of Tannoy are constantly being refined. The latest updates have resulted in a fully re-engineered Dual Concentric an improved, ultra high performance SuperTweeter programme of WideBand ™...
  • Page 8 Another key benefit of the Dual design is a very wide 'sweet spot' with an exceptionally even response throughout the listening area and extraordinary transient response. This phase accurate Tannoy designed drive unit has, for all these reasons, been the choice of professional studio engineers for decades.
  • Page 9 SuperTweeter ™ The Tannoy SuperTweeter™ extends the amplitude response beyond 20kHz audibility to 51kHz to correct the phase response from 8kHz to 20kHz within the audible band. This preserves the harmonic structure of sounds and the stability of the stereo image. The smooth tweeter faceplate contours prevent diffraction and cavity effects.

  • Page 10: Preliminary Recommendation

    95dB SPL for 8 hours per day, can eventually cause permanent hearing loss. Since Tannoy monitors have a natural-sounding flat frequency response and low distortion, it's possible not to be aware just how high the sound level is high while working with them.

  • Page 11: Master & Slave Concept

    Master & Slave Concept Two types of hardware exist for each Precision 6 iDP Slave only). Master – A Master unit is able to: Receive digital audio on AES/EBU connections (two channels) Receive analog audio (two channels) Send and receive audio and control data via the proprietary TC LINK connection Master Monitor To Set a Master Monitor as the System Controller the TC LINK button on the rear panel must be left in the out position...
  • Page 12 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Slave Monitor & Subwoofer The slave unit is able to receive and distribute audio and control data via the proprietary TC LINK connection Slave Monitor Network Connections The Slave and Sub units contain one RJ45 Input connector and one Link connector.
  • Page 13 Master Unit 1. System controller/slave switch. In the “out” position the monitor operates as a System Controller. * There can only be one system Controller in a setup. In the “in” position the monitor operates as a regular master or a slave unit. 2.
  • Page 14 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Parameter structure accessible via the Precision iDP™ monitor set as System Controller 999002 L Front Volume -50.0 dB ENTER Bass Management ENTER X-over Off Setup Menu...

  • Page 15: General Setup Procedure

    The iDP Display - Master ™ EXIT ENTER INTERACTIVE DIGITAL PROGRAMMING ENTER key The ENTER key has two main functions: To enter the menus currently displayed. To set the displayed parameter in Edit mode. When a parameter can be edited via the CURSOR keys a is set as the first character in front of the parameter.
  • Page 16 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Setups General Setup Procedure Decide which Setup you are going to build. Connect the Precision iDP Power up all monitors. Set one of the Master-monitors as the System Controller as shown on the Setup diagrams.
  • Page 17 Analog Stereo Set-up With Stereo Subs The diagram shows how to connect a stereo set-up with two subwoofers. The Left monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel. The Left master monitor receives both the left and right input signals via the analog input connectors.

  • Page 18: Analog Set-Up

    A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S 5.1 Analog Set-up The diagram shows how to connect a 5.1 analog set-up. The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel.
  • Page 19 5.1 Digital 192kHz Set-up The diagram shows how to connect a 5.1 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.
  • Page 20 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S 6.1 Digital Set-up The diagram shows how to connect a 6.1 digital set-up. All Master monitors require installed digital I/O cards. AES signal is fed to input 2 of these cards.
  • Page 21 7.1 Analog Set-up The diagram shows how to connect a 7.1 SDDS 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 to LF input Centre output to RF input...
  • Page 22 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S 7.1 Digital 192kHz Set-up The diagram shows how to connect a 7.1 SDDS™ 192kHz set-up. The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel.
  • Page 23 Connecting Two Subs Two 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 the right subwoofer.
  • Page 24 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S 5.1 Dig/6 - Master The diagram shows how to connect a 5.1 digital set-up using a single master unit. The set-up requires one master monitor with the Digital AES\EBU input card installed, four slave monitors and one subwoofer.
  • Page 25 SETUP when the monitors are connected The following is a simple operational setup guide, which is carried out after the monitors are connected. The assumption is made that you will be navigating the menus via the LCD display on the master monitor. If you have purchased the optional software packages then refer to the iDP SOFT installers package then refer to the user manual included with this package.
  • Page 26 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Reset Procedure Three different levels of “Reset” exist. For the three Reset levels all connected monitors will be affected. Select between the following reset options: - The Reset functions are accessed by holding the ENTER key on the System Controller while powering up: Clear Monitor Settings...

  • Page 27: Parameter Description

    Parameter Description Basic operation in all menus (when navigating the menus via the LCD display) Use ARROW keys to select value or submenu Use ENTER to enter menus or for confirmation, and to activate Use EXIT to step to a higher level or to decline an operation Values are marked with an “...

  • Page 28: Bass Management

    A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Bass Management Bass management (sometimes called bass redirection) is a very important and useful tool. With conventional studio monitors external electronics is required to achieve bass management. It is in general an absolute necessity if you want to make a multi-channel set-up in a small room.The bass management system is designed to subtract the bass contents of all main channels and reproduce this by the use of a subwoofer.

  • Page 29: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Press ENTER to access sub-menus Setup Press ENTER to access select mode. Select mode is indicated by “ * ” Press ENTER to confirm choice Empty Custom Stereo Analog Stereo Digital Stereo 192kHz Surround Analog Surround Digital Surround 192kHz 5.1 dig/6 Master Set Monitor Task For the System Controller/Master monitor to identify and operate all monitors in the setup, each monitor must be given...
  • Page 30 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Parameters available for Precision 6 iDP Pink Noise On/Off Calibrate Level calibration of the selected monitor. Range –6dB to +6dB Rel.Lev.

  • Page 31: Parameter Categories

    Parameter Categories Global Parameters These parameters apply to the entire system: - Global parameters stored with presets • Bass Management • Mute Status Global parameters NOT stored with presets • Ref. Levels • Analog Input Sensitivity • Selected Setup • BNC Sync Local Parameters These parameters apply to individual Precision monitors: -...
  • Page 32 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Remote ™ The iDP remote is available and can perform the following functions: - ™ Instant access of three different user defined Reference Level settings. Instant Preset Recall function of up to 4 presets.
  • Page 33 Remote (cont.) ™ Description of Functions:- REF LEVEL keys 1-3 To recall Reference Levels 1-3: Press relevant key shortly. The key LED indicates activated Reference Level. To set Reference Level 1-3: Set level using the large VOLUME potentiometer on the remote. Press and hold relevant Reference level key for approx. 2 seconds.
  • Page 34 A Serial to Cat-5 cable is supplied, if a USB port is used, an optional "USB to Serial Port" converter will be required. The "KeySpan USA 19" has been tested by Tannoy and found appropriate. For further information please visit www.keyspan.com or contact Tannoy customer support.
  • Page 35 iDP SOFT (cont.) ™ This is the Main screen from where all other iDP SOFT When The (((•))) network icon (upper left corner) Is steady - The computer running the iDP SOFT cables and refer to the setup-illustrations on pages 16-24 in this manual. Is blinking - The computer is correctly connected to your Precision iDP The ((( ))) icon is also used to access the Network screen.

  • Page 36: Preset List

    A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S iDP SOFT (cont.) ™ Preset List Clicking on the left side of the display frame accesses the Preset List. Presets include Preset Volume Mute status Bass Management...
  • Page 37 iDP SOFT (cont.) ™ Network Accessing the Network Screen Press the ((( ))) icon in the Main screen to access the Network facilities. In this screen various global network settings are handled. Press <AutoDetect> to scan your COM ports. If an Precision iDP Note that the AutoDetect function will not executed until <OK>...
  • Page 38 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S iDP SOFT (cont.) ™ During Software upload various messages could be displayed: Example: “Precision monitor updated successfully” means the Precision monitor has been updated successfully. Precision iDP™...
  • Page 39 Monitor Assignment Task Press monitor symbol to activate pink noise test-tone. Then select task for the monitor now playing the noise. Serial number and type will be indicated. A monitor marked with a question mark indicates that an “unknown” monitor has been detected.
  • Page 40 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S iDP SOFT (cont.) ™ Calibrated Level Level calibration of the selected monitor. Relative Level Preset volume for the selected monitor relative to the calibrated and global volume. Use Parametric EQ This will be marked if the Parametric EQ is activated via the PC-iP Bass/Treble...
  • Page 41 iDP SOFT (cont.) ™ Phase Range: 0-180° To time-compensate if the Sub cannot be placed according to the ITU 775 recommendations. There are individual Phase settings for each of the Bass Management Cross-over frequencies. Once set, these are stored as Global settings. Polarity Range: 0 or 180 deg.
  • Page 42 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Chained monitors 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.
  • Page 43 +/- 3 dB, measured at 1m in an anechoic chamber. Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications which Tannoy reserve the right to alter without prior notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications.
  • Page 44 +/- 3 dB, measured at 1m in an anechoic chamber. Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications which Tannoy reserve the right to alter without prior notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications.
  • Page 45 Technical Specifications - TS212 iDP Technical Specifications TS212 iDP™ Subwoofer System Active Subwoofer Frequency Response 25Hz – 150Hz (+/- 3dB) Max. SPL (@ 1m) 124dB (continuous) Crossover Frequency Set in bass management (DSP Generated) Drive units 2 x 300mm (12") Aluminium Cone Cabinet Volume/LF Alignment 45 Litres/Infinite baffle Dimensions (H x W x D)
  • Page 46 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Dimensions : Precision 6 iDP Precision 6 iDP ™ 220.0mm (8 ”) 356mm (14”) ™ 369.0mm (14 ”) 337.0mm (13 ”)
  • Page 47 Dimensions : Precision 8 iDP Precision 8 iDP ™ 272mm (10 ”) 440mm ™ 369.0mm (14 ”) 337.0mm (13 ”) ”)
  • Page 48 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Dimensions : Precision TS212 iDP 498mm ”) Dimensions : Precision TS112 iDP 384mm ”) (Grey/Silver) ™ 471mm (18 ”) (Grey) ™...
  • Page 49 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 and cannot be changed.
  • Page 50 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S System Delays Sample Rate AES or WC Converter in kHz 32.00 64.00 44.10 88.20 48.00 96.00 64.00 64.00 88.20 88.20 96.00 96.00 * In Analog Input mode without WC Input selected, the system runs on the Master monitor's own 96kHz clock.
  • Page 52 A C T I V E S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Cables Below is a guide to the cables used in iDP TC LINK Standard Cat-5 cables Maximum Cable Length : 15 metres. Cable type : Shielded Ethernet Cable Category 5.

  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration Of Conformity The following apparatus is/are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Tannoy Ltd of Rosehall Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, Scotland, ML5 4TF and TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240 Risskov, Denmark. The following equipment is marked with the CE label and conform(s) to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards and Directives.

  • Page 54: Warranty

    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...
  • Page 56 S T U D I O M O N I T O R S Check periodically for the latest manual revision that will always available for download from www.tannoy.com The issue number of this manual is located below Issue 1 Software Version 1.53...

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