Tapco THUMP TH-15A Owner's Manual

Tapco THUMP TH-15A Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 owner’s manual...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY ...15 Don’t forget to visit our website at www.tapcoworld.com for more information about this and other TAPCO products. What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4.
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your loudspeakers quickly. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. Turn the LEVEL control on the rear panel all the way down. . Set the DIRECT/EQ switch out (DIRECT). 3. Turn the POWER switch OFF. CONNECTIONS: 1.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The durable, lightweight enclosure is designed with a socket in the bottom for pole- mounting on a stand or with the TAPCO TH-18s. In addition, the TH-15A loudspeakers can be placed on their side for use as floor monitors.
  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speaker Hookup Daisy-Chaining Two Speakers Per Side TH-15A HIGH 12kHz DIRECT FREQ POWER LEVEL 80Hz TH-15A HIGH 12kHz DIRECT FREQ POWER LEVEL 80Hz Thru Left Line-Level Output Mixer or (MON0) Preamplifier INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT AUX SEND AUX RETURN FX RETURN BAL/UNBAL...
  • Page 7 FUSE: T10A AC250V The left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of two TAPCO TH-18s subwoofers. The full-range line-level outputs of the subwoofers feed the inputs of the TH-15A loudspeakers, so these play the full range in stereo, and the subs provide bass reinforcement.
  • Page 8: Tapco Th-15A Features

    TAPCO TH-15A Features REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION This is where you connect your signal to the loudspeaker and make adjustments to the frequency response of the speaker to match the loudspeaker’s location and your room’s environment. 1. INPUT This is a female XLR-type connector that accepts a balanced mic or line-level signal from a mixing console or other signal source.
  • Page 9: High Eq

    5. HIGH EQ This control gives you up to 15 dB boost or cut above 12 kHz, and it is also flat at the center position (U). Use it to add sizzle to cymbals, and an overall sense of transparency or edge to the keyboards, vocals, guitar, and bacon frying.
  • Page 10: Protection Circuits

    Protection Circuits There are several protection mechanisms designed into the TH-15A to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifiers from inadvertent damage. CAUTION: The protection circuits are designed to protect the loudspeakers under reasonable and sensible conditions. Should you choose to ignore the warning signs (i.e., frequent OL LED indications, excessive distortion), you can still damage the speakers in the TH-15A by overdriving them past the...
  • Page 11: Appendix A: Service Information

    Appendix A: Service Information If you think your TAPCO product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the “Talk To Us” section of our website (www.tapcoworld. com) to contact our technical support heroes and get some ideas.
  • Page 12: Appendix B: Connections

    Lonely? Looking for that special someone? Do you have a question about your TAPCO loudspeaker? Please call our Technical Support chaps at 1-877-87-669, Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM PST. After hours, visit www.tapcoworld.com and look under Talk To Us, or e-mail us at techmail@tapcogear.com...
  • Page 13: Appendix C: Th-15A Specifications

    Appendix C: TH-15A Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (–10 dB): Frequency Response (–3 dB): Horizontal Coverage Angle: Vertical Coverage Angle: Maximum SPL Long-Term: Maximum SPL Peak: Input/Output Input Type: Female XLR Balanced/Unbalanced Input Impedance: 20 k balanced bridging; 10 k unbalanced Loop-through: Male XLR Balanced/Unbalanced (parallel with input) Level Control:...
  • Page 14 TH-15A Dimensions 27.1 in/ 689 mm Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
  • Page 15: Tapco Limited Warranty

    5 PM Monday through Friday (Pacific Time) to get authorization for repair or replacement. Alternately, go to the TAPCO website, click “Talk To Us,” and follow the instructions for reporting a warranty issue and submitting a request for an advance replacement.

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