CARVIN TRx Series User Manual

CARVIN TRx Series User Manual

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TRx3210 Line Array
Turnkey Systems
Made in USA
User Manual
76-03210D 091212

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  • Page 1 TRx3210 Line Array Turnkey Systems Made in USA User Manual 76-03210D 091212...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TRx3210 Line Array Table of Contents: Introduction ............. 3 Unpacking ..............3 Concept ..............3 Specifi cations............4 Th e Line Array Eff ect - ........... 5 Pure Path Horn Lens and MF/LF Drivers Safety - Stacking and Flying ........6 Ground Stacking ............
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations on purchasing a TRX3000 Series loudspeaker from Carvin Professional Audio Products. The TRx Series are designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable, trouble-free operation. It offers excellent pattern control, simple ground stacking design as well as easy over-head suspension with...
  • Page 4: Specifi Cations

    TRx3210 Specifications TRx3210F - with SureFly™ hardware pre-installed System Type: Dual 10-inch 3-Way, Reflex Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 18.5 kHz (-10DB) 85 Hz – 16 kHz (-3 dB) Coverage Pattern: 100˚ H x 10˚ V (single enclosure) Frequency Response Crossover: 3-Way Quasi Speaker Guard™...
  • Page 5: The Line Array Effect

    The Line Array Effect Line Array with Linear Curve J curve Array The line-array effect is achieved by the 0 degree coupling of the enclosures in the array. The inherent advantage of a line array design allows the rear audience to hear nearly the same levels as the front.
  • Page 6: Safety - Stacking And Flying

    The component parts of Carvin SureFly™ rigging accessory must only be assembled using the fasteners and methods of assembly rec- ommended in this manual. The use of fasteners and methods of assembly not specified or approved by Carvin may result in an unsafe rigging assembly.
  • Page 7: Ground Stacking

    Stacking Array without hardware Each TRx3210 features durable feet and align to interlock without the need for additional hardware. This is ideal for stacking on top of a ground-stacked subwoofer or elevated using two SS4 poles. Stacking with hardware The SureFly™ hardware can also be utilized for ground stacking. The SureFly™...
  • Page 8: Assembling An Array

    Assembling an Array Assembly and deployment of TRx3210 arrays are carried out one array module at a time or in pre assembled groups of array modules. After installing the SureFly™ hardware kit to each enclosure, attach the T-bar to the top array enclosure.
  • Page 9 Step 3 Straight Vertical Hang Installing the Shackle Attach rated 5/8” shackle to lug # 4. Note: this position sets a basic starting point for a straight vertical hang. Lug #4 Shackle Finger tighten shackle only. Do not use a tool to tighten 5/8”...
  • Page 10 Pin Storage Th e quick-release pins can be stored in the handles on the inside of the SureFly hardware plates on each side of the array module. Th is keeps them from being misplaced or damaged during transport and holds the inner adjust- ment plate from swing- ing down.
  • Page 11 Step 6 continued If you require a J curve at the bottom of a long array or a curve array, adjust the pins on the lower enclosures to create the desired curve. There are 6 different angles that can be achieved between each enclosure by changing both pin positions.
  • Page 12: T-Bar Hang Points

    T-Bar Hang Points To change the angle of the array, attach the shackle to the different lug holes as shown in the below diagram. The further back from center, a larger degree of forward tilt is achieved. By using two hang points and two chain motor hoists, the angle of the array can be changed by raising or low- ering the front or back of the array by adjusting the chain motors.
  • Page 13: Transportation

    DB3210 Transport Dolly Board (optional) The optional Baltic Birch/Duratec™ DB3210 transport Dolly Board allows a block of up to four TRx3210 speaker cabinets to be conveniently transported in a pre-rigged configuration and is recommended as the most efficient way to truck and handle the cabinets. The transport dolly board is wide enough to allow the lock pins to be in- serted in the SureFly™...
  • Page 14: Biamp

    Bi-Amp operation. Note: Mode switch must always be in the UP (normal) position for Bi-Amp operation. Replace rubber plug after change. Bi-Amp Hook-up (NORMAL, BIAMP) CARVIN XD360 OUTPUTS FREQ FREQ FREQ NORM BIAMP...
  • Page 15: Pin Flip/Mode Switch

    Pin Flip Switch Carvin TRx3210 loudspeakers come with a speaker pin flip switch. In full range/passive mode, this switch allows the user to select operation from either pins 1+ & 1- (standard) or pins 2+ & 2-. This can significantly simplify speaker cable runs by half with 4-pin TwistLoc cables.
  • Page 16: Full Range Passive

    Full-Range Passive Hook-up 2 normal Pin Mode, 2 Pin Flip Mode OLDER MODELS USE ADAPTER AD45 (before SEPT. 2012) THRU INPUT INPUT THRU BRIDGE LIMITER GND PARALLEL DCM3800L LIFT INPUT OUTPUT BRIDGE ONLY AD45 ADAPTER CH.1 (1+,1-) (1+,1-) + (1+,1-) to (1+,1- , 2+,2-) CH.2 (2+,2-) AMP CH.1: PINS 1+, 1-...
  • Page 17: Processing And Tuning

    XD360 X-Drive™ as well as the DCMLx power amps that have on-board X-Drive™ processing. Carvin’s XD360 and DCMLx power amps will have the TRx3210 crossover settings as a preset. The following charts provide a variety of settings that cover both full-range and bi-amping. The below settings apply to all speaker management systems.
  • Page 18 Stereo passive 4 array modules 2.5 - 12.5 degree Curve array LEFT (OR UPPER) FOUR RIGHT (OR LOWER) FOUR OUTPUT Main (ch1) not used (ch2) SUB (ch3) Main (ch3) not used (ch5) SUB (ch6) Output Gain 0.0 dB 0.0 dB Input Source A, A+B or B, A+B or...
  • Page 19 Bi Amp 8 array modules straight hang UPPER FOUR LOWER FOUR (“J curve settings) OUTPUT HI (ch1) LO-MID (ch2) SUB (ch3) HI (ch4) LO-MID (ch5) SUB (ch6) Output Gain -9 dB 0.0 dB -9 dB (-15db) 0.0 dB 0.0 dB Input Source not used (Alt Source)
  • Page 20: Amp Rack Packages

    Turnkey Factory Assembled Amp Racks AR AMP RACKS ARx AMP RACKS DCM-L Amps & XD360 Processor DCM-Lx DSP Amps (XD360 not required) Configured for minimum of 4 ohm operation per amplifier channel. Configured for minimum of 4 ohm operation per amplifier channel. ARPx-MAIN-BI (Biamp) ARP-MAIN-BI (Biamp) (1) DCM2004L...
  • Page 21: Accessories

    Carvin Pro Audio Products - Warranty Information The Carvin warranty on the professional TRx3000 series loudspeaker products remains in effect for five years from the date of the first consumer purchase. Carvin DCM series power amplifiers are warranted for three years from the date of original purchase. All all other Carvin products are warranted for one year from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 22: System Packages

    Turnkey Systems: TRS300 Full Range - Tri-amp optional 300 Person Plus System (4) TRx3210 Array Modules (2) TRx2121 Subwoofers (4) SS4 Poles (1) ARx-MAIN Amp Rack (2) PRO018TL (2) PRO5TL (2) PRO50TL spare cable package TRS300-CBL (for active & passive) (2) PRO018TL (2) PRO5TL (2) PRO50TL...
  • Page 23 TRS2500 TRS2500T Full Range Tri-amp 2500 Person Plus System 2500 Person Plus System (16) TRx3210F Array Modules (16) TRx3210F Array Modules (8) TRx2218 Subwoofers (8) TRx3218 Subwoofers* (2) ARx Main Amp Rack (2) ARPx-MAIN-BI Amp Rack (2) ARx SUB Amp Rack (2) ARPx SUB Amp Rack (12) PRO018TL (8) PRO018TL...
  • Page 24 Made in USA carvinproaudio.com 800.854.2235 USA contact: Tony Mirador International contact: Joel Kiesel Offi ce: 800.403.4484 x114 Offi ce: 760.522.5676 tonym@carvin.com export@carvin.com 12340 World Trade Dr., San Diego, CA 92128...

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