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OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUALE UTENTE

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Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MANUALE UTENTE...
Page 3 7�4�� LASER/INCLINOMETER INSTALLATION 7�5�� RIGGING THE SYSTEM 7�6�� RIGGING THE FLYBAR TO THE SPEAKERS 7�7�� LIFTING THE SPEAKERS - TENSION MODE 7�8�� LIFTING THE SPEAKERS - COMPRESSION MODE 7�9�� STACKING 7�10�� STACKING WITH STABILIZER BRACKETS SPECIFICATIONS��74 TT+ GTX 12 DIMENSIONS ��75...
Page 4 TT+ Audio will not assume any of exposure. To prevent potentially dangerous exposure to high levels of acoustic pressure, responsibility for the incorrect installation and / or use of this product.
Page 5 WARNING! CAUTION! For powered speakers, do cleaning only when the power is turned off� TT+ Audio reserves the right to make changes without prior notice to rectify any errors and / or omissions� Always refer to the latest version of the manual on the...
Page 6 TT+ GTX 12 The GTX 12 is a 3-way line array module for large-sized events, indoors and outdoors. It features a sound pressure level of 148 dB SPL. Equipped with eight best-of-class transducers, it offers excellent playback quality ideal for professional musical applications. The proprietary 90 x 10 degrees 4PATH waveguide with the symmetrical design of the cabinet delivers optimal coverage.
Page 7 3. CONNECTIONS WARNING ATTENTION CHECK ARRAY SPLAY ANGLES AND LOAD VÉRIFIEZ TOUS LES ANGLES ET LE CHARGEMET ACCORDING TO USER MANUAL AND SELON LE MANUEL D'UTILISATION ET LE SOFTWARE. REFER TO MANUAL FOR SOFTWARE. SE RÉFÉRER AU MANUEL POUR 64.5 Kg INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Page 8 3. CONNECTIONS Connect the cables in the speaker sockets (MALE to FEMALE; FEMALE to MALE) respecting the colors indicated on the cables and on the speaker rear panel. The connector must be secured to the socket by turning the grip clockwise. FEMALE CONNECTOR (BROWN)
Page 9 3. CONNECTIONS One amplifier drives three speakers at the time. Follow the illustration below to connect the speakers to the amplifiers. AMPLIFIER 1 INPUT LINK INPUT LINK INPUT LINK AMPLIFIER 2 INPUT LINK INPUT LINK INPUT LINK AMPLIFIER 3 INPUT LINK INPUT LINK...
Page 10 5.0). Shape D3D Shape D3D is TT+ AUDIO’s simulation software for modeling the acoustic performance of its line arrays, column arrays, point source loudspeakers, and subwoofers. The software facilitates tasks related to acoustic design, predicting SPL and frequency performance, aligning loudspeakers, rigging hardware, and ensuring safety parameters are met. Shape D3D enables autosplay for line arrays to properly plan the system coverage and allows users to streamline setup and tuning for touring applications.
Page 11 5. INSPECTION OF MECHANICS, ACCESSORIES AND LINE ARRAY SAFETY DEVICES TT+ Audio has developed a complete procedure to set up and hang a line array system starting from software data, enclosures, rigging, accessories, cables, until the final installation. WARNING! CAUTION! GENERAL RIGGING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
Page 12 Shackles, Pins, and cable hook included. FL-B PK 007 P/N 13360561 Pickup Tab with Shackle for GTX 12. To be added to the flybar when rigging with two motors. Pins included. One piece for every flybar,only when using two motors. FL-B CMP 001 P/N 13360526 Pullback flybar with included pins and shackle.
Page 13 0,7 m (2.3 ft.) P-COM 8 Cable. 8 x 2,5 mm (14 awg) cable to link GTX 12 and GTX 10 modules. CBL 004 P/N 12399074 10 m (32.8 ft.) P-COM 8 Cable. 8 x 4 mm (12 awg) cable to link GTX 12, GTX 10, or GTS 29 modules with TTR 16K Touring Rack. CBL 005 P/N 12399075 25 m (82 ft.) P-COM 8 Cable.
Page 14 7. INSTALLATION 7�1 CONNECTING TWO OR MORE SPEAKERS To connect two modules together the front connecting brackets need to be pulled out. Notice: when the lateral bracket is not pulled out the indicator shows a yellow spot and the lateral bolt is on IN position. Lift up the lateral lever .
Page 15 7. INSTALLATION Now place one speaker above the other and insert 2 Quick Lock Pins on the front brackets Lift the rear bracket of the lower speaker and lock it to the other module with a Quick Lock Pin in the Link hole. (insert pin on both sides)
Page 16 TENSION MODE To place the modules on the cart in TENSION mode, the cart rear bracket needs to be pulled up and locked with a Quick Lock Pin GTX 12 GTX 12 FRONT BRACKET REAR BRACKET CONNECTION POINT CONNECTION POINT Lock the module on the cart with two Quick Lock Pin in the connection pontis indicated in the image.
Page 17 7. INSTALLATION The flybar can remain attached to the array on the cart Lock the top module to the flybar as described on chapter 6.7 GTX12 rear bracket LINK hole Lock the cart bracket on the speaker rear bracket with a Quick Lock Pin in the hole indicated as “LINK”.
Page 18 To place the modules on the cart in TENSION mode, the cart rear bracket needs to be layed down and locked with a Quick Lock Pin GTX 12 REAR BRACKET CONNECTION GTX 12 FRONT BRACKET POINT CONNECTION POINT Lock the module on the cart with two Quick Lock Pin in the connection pontis indicated in the image.
Page 19 7. INSTALLATION The flybar can remain attached to the array on the cart Lock the top module to the flybar as described on chapter 6.7 Lock the modules (except the top one and the bottom one) by matching the rear bracket into the 0,5 hole and fix with a Quick Lock Pin.
Page 20 7. INSTALLATION When not used, the Extension Bar can be placed on the cart or on the flybar. Extension Bar placed on the cart� Extension Bar placed on the flybar� To place the Extension Bar on the flybar make the lower brackets of the Extension Bar match on the flybar slots and fix the Extension Bar with a Quick Lock Pin on the corresponding hole on the flybar WARNING! CAUTION!
Page 21 CAUTION! Always make sure all Quick Lock Pins are correctly inserted before moving the cart� CAUTION! GTX12 must be loaded only on KRT-WH 001� Up to 4X GTX 12 can be loaded on one kart� Use with other equipment or overloading may result in instability causing injury�...
Page 22 7. INSTALLATION STACKING KIT STCK-KIT 004 The accessory STACKING KIT STCK-KIT 004 allows a better stabilization of the GTX12 cart. � Insert each stacking kit on the cart corner brackets as shown in the picture below, then secure them with two Quick Lock Pins...
Page 23 7. INSTALLATION Adjust each foot by screwing or unscrewing its threaded rod...
Page 24 7. INSTALLATION 7�3 PREPARATION OF THE FLYBAR Extension Bar PINS RESTING HOLES REAR LINK PIN ANTI-ROTATION FRONT PIN FRONT BRACKET PICKUP RESTING POSITION...
Page 25 7. INSTALLATION 7�4 LASER/INCLINOMETER INSTALLATION Different types of Laser/Inclinometers can be mounted on the flybar. Lap-Teq Laser/Inclinometer set-up holes. Other inclinometers set-up bracket. WARNING! CAUTION! During the use of a laser-inclinometer, make sure that nobody looks directly into the laser beam�...
Page 26 7. INSTALLATION 7�5 RIGGING THE SYSTEM The system can be lifted in three different modalities: SINGLE PICK UP POINT (only Tension Mode) - DOUBLE PICK UP POINT (only Tension Mode) - DOUBLE PICK UP POINT WITH Extension Bar (both Tension or Compression Mode) WARNING! CAUTION! The system should always be installed by qualified and experienced personnel having the technical know-how or enough specific instructions in order to prevent any danger�...
Page 27 7. INSTALLATION DOUBLE PICK UP POINT Two pick up points can be mounted on the flybar. Only one pick up point is provided with the flybar; the second one needs to be provided separately. Place the pick up points at the far extremes of the Extension Bar and fix them with two Quick Lock Pins for each pick up point.
Page 28 7. INSTALLATION DOUBLE PICK UP POINT WITH Extension Bar According to the information provided by the simulation software, the Extension Bar can be mounted in two positions: FRONT POSITION and REAR POSITION� Place the Extension Bar on the flybar (FRONT or REAR Position) and fix it with four Quick Lock Pins (two each bracket) as shown in the pictures below.
Page 29 7. INSTALLATION WARNING! Always insert all 4 pins to fix the extension bracket on the flybar� Match the Extension Bar brackets with these pin holes on the flybar The use of the Extension Bar allows a greater tilting of the system. Use the information provided by the inclinometer to adjust the inclination. Each Quick Lock Pin is equipped with a steel safety cable to which a fixing plate is applied.
Page 30 7. INSTALLATION 7�6 RIGGING THE FLYBAR TO THE SPEAKERS Remove the lateral pins in order to let the flybar front brackets rotate and expose. Once the flybar brackets are exposed block them with the same Quick Lock Pin removed earlier. The flybar is now ready to be placed on top of a GTX12 module.
Page 31 7. INSTALLATION Place the Flybar on top of a GTX12 module making the flybar front brackets match with the module lateral seat. Fix the flybar to the module with a Quick Lock Pin (on both sides)
Page 32 Now insert the sliding bracket into the flybar and lock the Quick Lock Pin in the rear link hole The flybar is now fixed to the GTX 12 module. WARNING! CAUTION! During the use of a laser-inclinometer, make sure that nobody looks directly into the laser...
Page 33 7. INSTALLATION 7�7 LIFTING THE SPEAKERS - TENSION MODE On the far end of the Extension Bar fix the Cable Hook as shown in the pictures below. Place four modules on the cart in tension mode and move them below the flybar. Fix the flybar to the speaker with three pins: two on the front and one on the rear side (see chapter 6.7).
Page 34 7. INSTALLATION On the rear right side (tension side), slide the selector to the angle provided by the simulation software and insert the Quick Lock Pin on the relevant hole. The color on the list corresponds to the color on the hole.
Page 35 7. INSTALLATION Now rotate all the Automatic Locking Pins clockwise in order to arm them.
Page 36 7. INSTALLATION Now lift the system just enough to detach the cart from the bottom speaker...
Page 37 7. INSTALLATION Keep lifting the system. While the modules will open on their selected angle, the Automatic Locking Pins will now snap back into their seat to avoid the system compression.
Page 38 7. INSTALLATION ADDING ANOTHER GROUP OF SPEAKERS TO THE ARRAY (TENSION MODE) Place an array of speakers on the cart below the array. Lower the array fix the speakers on the front side with two Quick Lock Pins (on both sides). On the rear right side (tension side), insert the Quick Lock Pin on the relevant hole provided by the simulation software and rotate all the Automatic Locking Pins clockwise in order to arm them.
Page 39 7. INSTALLATION Modules swinging Lift up the array. The lower modules are now swinging, Pull the kart backwards in order to make the rear sides of the hanged from the front side only. modules come closer to eachother. WARNING! CAUTION! The system should always be installed by qualified and experienced personnel having the technical know-how or enough specific instructions in order to prevent any danger�...
Page 40 7. INSTALLATION Lower the array making the front wheels touch the ground. Lift up the array; while lifting the system, the lower modules will Keep lowering the system until the rear sides match together. begin to open to the selected angle while all the Automatic Locking Fix the modules with a Quick Lock Pin as described on Pins will begin to snap.
Page 41 7. INSTALLATION Now lift up the array just enough to detach the cart. See chapter 6.2. Repeat this entire operation until the necessary number of modules is reached. IMPORTANT NOTE: in case there is not enough work space, we suggest a maximum of 12 modules mounted in Tension Mode�...
Page 42 7. INSTALLATION 7�8 LIFTING THE SPEAKERS - COMPRESSION MODE Place four modules on the cart in compression mode and move them below the flybar. Fix the flybar to the speaker with three pins: two on the front and one on the rear side (see chapter 6.7).
Page 43 7. INSTALLATION Lift up the system just enough to remove the cart.
Page 44 7. INSTALLATION On the far end of the Extension Bar fix the Cable Hook and the Main Chain (see Section SETTING FL-B CMP KIT 002) as shown in the pictures below.
Page 45 7. INSTALLATION On the rear left side (compression side), extract the Quick Lock Pin from the 0,5 hole as shown on illustration A (except the first module on the top which is already attached to the flybar through the Flybar Hole) and insert it back in the hole provided by the simulation software (illustration B).
Page 46 7. INSTALLATION ADDING ANOTHER GROUP OF SPEAKERS TO THE ARRAY (COMPRESSION MODE) Lift up the array, place another array of speakers on the Lower the array and fix the speakers with two Quick Lock cart below it. Pins on the front side and one Quick Lock Pin on the rear side .
Page 47 7. INSTALLATION Now lift up the array just enough to detach the cart. See chapter 6.2. Repeat this entire operation until the necessary number of modules is reached (according to the information provided by the simulation software). WARNING! CAUTION! The system should always be installed by qualified and experienced personnel having the technical know-how or enough specific instructions in order to prevent any danger�...
Page 48 7. INSTALLATION It is also possible to lift a group of modules in Compression Mode which have been stored in Tension Mode. Place the cart (with modules stored in Tension Rotate all the Automatic Locking Pins clockwise in order to Mode) under the array (Compression Mode) and fix arm them and remove all the pins from the rear bracket.
Page 49 7. INSTALLATION Manually lift up the top module on the cart and fix the rear link Now lift up the array and detach the cart. The modules will of the speakers with a Quick Lock Pin (see chapter 6.1). straighten. The system is now lifted in Compression Mode. To select the angles, follow the appropriate procedure described at the beginning of this chapter.
Page 50 7. INSTALLATION To obtain a compression configuration, you need to secure the Compression Flybar below the last module on the bottom. FRONT CONNECTION POINT REAR CONNECTION POINT FRONT CONNECTION POINT Place the Compression Flybar below the lowest module and secure it two Quick Lock Pins on the front and one Quick Lock Pin on the rear bracket (link hole).
Page 51 7. INSTALLATION SETTING FL-B CMP KIT 002 Through the use of the accessory FL-B CMP KIT 002 the system can be lifted from the rear side, allowing the modules to approach each others until the selected angle is reached. FL-B CMP KIT 002 consists in multiple parts:...
Page 52 7. INSTALLATION The manual hoist of FL-B CMP KIT 002 provides a compression force strong enough to lift of up to bend the system to the desired angle. The manual hoist can be set in three different modalities: UP: Up - N: Neutral - DN: Down DOWN NEUTRAL To lift up the system...
Page 53 7. INSTALLATION FL-B CMP KIT 002 as shown in the picture below: MAIN CHAIN The simulation software indicates this position CONNECTING RING AND HOOK LIFTING CHAIN HOOK MANUAL HOIST HOIST RING PULLBACK HOOK SAFETY HOOK Secure this hook to the main chain at the end of the process, when the system has been lifted up and set.
Page 54 7. INSTALLATION Secure FL-B CMP KIT 002 as shown in the pictures below: simulation software indicates this position Safety hook not yet secured Secure the pullback hook to the pullback rear bracket...
Page 55 7. INSTALLATION Now set the hoist to UP Mode and begin to operate the lever until the little window turns red. Hoist set to UP Mode Operate the hoist by moving the lever UP and DOWN several times until the little window below turns red.
Page 56 7. INSTALLATION Once the little window on the hoist has become RED, stop operating the hoist and secure the safety hook to the main chain. Safety hook secured on the main chain Set the hoist selector to N (NEUTRAL) in order to free the lever from the chain tension. Hoist set to NEUTRAL...
Page 57 7. INSTALLATION Fix the chain bag to the main chain and store the remaining chains into the bag. Hoist set to NEUTRAL and placed vertically in its resting position Hoist set to NEUTRAL and placed vertically in its resting position CHAIN BAG Chains placed inside the chain bag...
Page 58 7. INSTALLATION 7�9 STACKING Up to 4 GTX12 modules can be stacked on a single or double GTS 29 with the use of the accessory STACKING KIT STCK-KIT 001� STACKING KIT REAR BRACKET RESTING POSITION Extract the Quick Lock and remove the Stacking Kit Rear Bracket from its resting position.
Page 59 7. INSTALLATION On the subwoofer top side, screw the M20 bracket on its seat and place it perpendicularly as shown in the picture. Screw the M20 bracket into its seat. Place it perpendicularly.
Page 60 7. INSTALLATION Remove the lateral Quick Lock Pins from the GTS29 sides in order to let the subwoofer lateral bracket snap upwards Place the STACKING KIT STCK-KIT 001 over GTS29 (double or single) making the central and the lateral brackets match eachother.
Page 61 7. INSTALLATION Fix the STACKING KIT STCK-KIT 001 to the subwoofer with four Quick Lock Pins: two on the central bracket and two on each side. Use the subwoofer Quick Lock Pins to fix the sides. Subwoofer Quick Lock Pin Subwoofer Quick Lock Pin Bracket Bracket...
Page 62 7. INSTALLATION Place one GTX12 over the stacking kit making the front brackets match eachother, then fix it with a Quick Lock Pin (on both sides).
Page 63 7. INSTALLATION Lift up the rear side of GTX12 in order to expose the stacking kit rear bracket.
Page 64 7. INSTALLATION Relatively to the angle indicated on the stacking kit label, move the bracket upwards and forward to set the desired inclination angle of the first cabinet. Once chosen the desired angle, lock the bracket with a Quick Lock Pin. Example: bracket set to 10°...
Page 65 7. INSTALLATION Lower the module and fix the rear brackets with a Quick Lock Pin LINK HOLE...
Page 66 7. INSTALLATION Place the second speaker over the first one and fix it on the front side with two Quick Lock Pins. On the rear right side (tension side) of the first speaker, slide the selector to the angle provided by the simulation software and insert the Quick Lock Pin on the relevant hole.
Page 67 7. INSTALLATION On the rear side, rotate the Automatic Locking Pin clockwise in order to arm it. Fix the speakers by inserting a Quick Lock Pin on the Link Hole.
Page 68 7. INSTALLATION Manually lift up the second speaker until the Automatic Locking Pin snaps inside the rear bracket. Repeat the procedure for the other speakers. IMPORTANT NOTE: Up to 4 modules can be mounted on stacking over a single or double subwoofer GTS29�...
Page 69 7. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE: Up to 4 modules can be mounted on stacking over a single or double subwoofer GTS29� WARNING! CAUTION! The system should always be installed by qualified and experienced personnel having the technical know-how or enough specific instructions in order to prevent any danger�...
Page 70 7. INSTALLATION 7�10 STACKING WITH STABILIZER BRACKETS Up to 4 GTX12 modules can be stacked on the ground with the use of the STACKING KIT STCK-KIT 001 mounted on a pair of STABILIZER BACKETS � Place the STABILIZER BRACKETS on the ground and fix the STACKING KIT over them making the lateral seats match eachother. Fix the STACKING KIT to the STABILIZER BACKETS with two Quick Lock Pins (one each side)�...
Page 71 When using this configuration on the floor, make sure the SPACERS are correctly screwed to the STABILIZER BACKETS with the two knobs provided, as shown in the picture below. Fix one or more GTX 12 over the STCKING KIT as described on chapter 7.9.
Page 74 GTX 12 - SPECIFICATION Acoustical speciﬁcations Frequency Response (-10dB): 35 Hz ÷ 20000 Hz Max SPL @ 1m: 148 dB Horizontal coverage angle: 90° Vertical coverage angle: 10° Power section Ampliﬁcation: Quad-amp Nominal Impedance LF: 8 ohm Nominal Impedance LF2:...
Page 75 GTX 12 - DIMENSION...
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