1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................13 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................14 Connections and controls........................15 Technical specifications........................17 Plug and connection assignment....................19 Protecting the environment......................21 TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
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(for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
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The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e. felt pads or similar. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
Lockable input and output sockets (Power Twist) for power supply. – XLR in and output (LINE IN and LINE OUT) 4 pole mount flanges (M20) at top side 12 handles 18 mm birch plywood housing Black anti-slip paint Casters optionally available TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to heavy weight Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for trans‐ port and installation. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐ imum sound quality. If you notice distortion during operation, the active speaker is overloaded. This may perma‐ nently damage the device. Always reduce the volume as soon as you hear distortion. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
[AC IN]. You can use it to feed the power supply to the blue input sockets [AC IN] of further elements. 2 [AC IN] | blue lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
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9 LED [POWER] | mode indicator. This LED lights up continuously during normal operation and turns off when the sub‐ woofer is turned off. 10 LED [PEAK] | indicates overload. If the LED flickers or is lit, the input signal level is too high. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 1200 mm × 550 mm × 680 mm Weight 82 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
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Technical specifications Further information Design Bass reflex Truss-capable Tripod mounting Casters TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
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Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) XLR plug (unbalanced) Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. TP218/1600 A Active Speaker...
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