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TP Radio TP Tube User Manual

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TP TUBE
Amplifiere
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It's almost unnatural that these "sticks" can
give the impression of being huge speakers.
It's so unrealistic that you won´t believe it
until you have experienced it.
Johnny Sørensen
CLASS-D
HI-FI
Active speakers by TP RADIO
User Guide
Amplifiere
HI-FI
DMOS
WAF
300W
CLASS D
DESIGN
160W

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  • Page 1 It’s almost unnatural that these “sticks” can give the impression of being huge speakers. It’s so unrealistic that you won´t believe it until you have experienced it. Johnny Sørensen 300W CLASS-D CLASS D HI-FI DESIGN Active speakers by TP RADIO Amplifiere...
  • Page 2 Health and safety Always use an original TP Tube stand if the speaker is to be free-standing. Otherwise, the speaker may fall over and cause injury. The sound pressure generated from TP TUBE loudspeakers can cause hearing damage if the ear is too close to the speaker.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDHOLD • Quick Guide • Introduction • Functions • Place the Speaker • Connections • Connect the speaker • The Front indicator • Customize setting with TPlay • Documentation • Interface / Pin-out • Your own setup...

  • Page 4: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide Here’s a quick guide to setting up and using TP Tube Series Your TP Tube, is supplied with an auto function to make installation easy. 1. Place your speakers as described in the user manual. 2. Connect with 230V power cord and audio source with link cables and adapters.
  • Page 5 Quick Guide • • TP Tube Stereo • TP Tube Stereo • 6 sek TP Tube Stereo...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your new TP TUBE active speakers. You have with TP TUBE series acquired an Danish designed- and produced quality product that we hope you will enjoy for many years. When you unpack your speakers. You must ensure that there are the following contents in each package and that it is not damaged: •...

  • Page 7: Functions

    This is shown with red light in the indicator .. (Fig. 1) If the speakers are used with B & O “Powerlink” controlled equipment, the TP Tube speakers automatically turns on / off at the same time as the B & O equipment.
  • Page 8 The “active loudness technology” (physiological volume control) used in TP TUBE loudspeakers are unique to these products. In TP TUBE loudspeakers there are used a very subtle, acoustic natural process that dynamically regulates the amount of “boost” depending on the frequency and level, after the so called Fletcher-Munson curves.
  • Page 9 Functions • Crossover Frequency, physiological volume control, equalizer and limiting features are implemented in a 24-bit Digital Signal Processor. DSP completes the use of the high efficiency amplifiers used in TP TUBE active speakers. • Class D (digital amplifiers) Each of the four woofers in TP 500 is powered by its own 100W PWM power amplifier.
  • Page 10 The system works as follows: If the power at any time is removed from the TP TUBE loudspeakers for more than 6 hours, the digital electronic locks the speakers and prevent use until a unique Audio key is supplied to the speakers.

  • Page 11: Place The Speaker

    Installation of TP TUBE TP 500, TP 300 is cleared for use in freestanding mode when the original TP TUBE stand is mounted. For stability reasons, this stand should always be used when the loudspeaker is to be detached. TP 160 has not a requirement for installation of a stand.
  • Page 12 Place the speaker Tighten the screw with the supplied Allen-key. Lift the speaker with both hands and place it gently on the floor in an upright position. Note: Never lie or support the speaker on the front (Metal grill with black fabric). Use a soft surface if the speaker is on its side - the painted surface can be scratched by direct contact with a hard surface.
  • Page 13 Place the speaker ou are now ready to place your speakers. TP TUBE loudspeakers can be placed in an upright position anywhere in the listening room, if you just make sure to place them on a stable and solid material. (TP160 / TP300 can be placed in the vertical, as a center speaker) However, there are other things to be taken into consideration: •...

  • Page 14: Connections

    • Signal cables / Link Cables / Adaptors You can control up to three TP TUBE loudspeakers with the same signal cable. (See: Installing page 14) This is possible because the signal cable has three paired signal lines, and the two inputs / output connectors makes it possible to connect speakers in series.
  • Page 15 2 IN Here you connect the audio source. Or link cable from the second TP TUBE speaker. 3 OUT Here you can connect the link cabel to the next TP TUBE speaker. 4. LOUDNESS This switch turns the “active loudness”...

  • Page 16: Connect The Speaker

    Connect the speaker Example of Adapter use i a stereo setup Volume controled line-output Speaker output Stereo Forstærker Forstærker Stelledning Front højttaler udgang Center SK653 SK688 SK652 SK654 SK651/10 input set to input set to R (right) L (left) 230 VAC 230 VAC SK651/35 Of course it is also possible to connect cables to each speaker individually...
  • Page 17 Connect the speaker Example of installation with Amplifier using the Pre-Out Volume controled line-output Stereo Forstærker Front Center TP Tube Stereo Of course it is also possible to connect cables to each speaker individually...
  • Page 18 Connect the speaker Example of Stereo installation with AirPlay & DLNA BANG & OLUFSEN If you have questions about the installation? -Please refer to FAQ on www.tptube.dk or call 43 90 60 48...
  • Page 19 Connect the speaker Eksempel of Surround installation Sorround Reciever Back Front Center Remember to choose what speaker to play as: L - C - R...

  • Page 20: The Front Indicator

    The Front indicator • ndicator / LED n the speaker front bottom center is located a two-color LED indicator. LED turns red when the loudspeaker is connected to the mains. LED can be lit or flashing, with the colors red, purple and blue. When the speaker is used usually led shows the following: •...
  • Page 21 The Front indicator Standby Safety/Teach...

  • Page 22: Customize Setting With Tplay

    Customize settings with TPlay Before taking your speakers in use for the first time • Decide whether to use “Active Loudness” function and set the “loudness” switch then. • Determine where the speaker is to be placed and set the switch. “Sound”...
  • Page 23 Customize settings with TPlay • Info The accompanying TPlay - CD / USB contains soundtrack to adjust the speaker properties beyond what is possible with the switches at the rear of the speaker. The soundtrack is divided such that all even numbers have a “function”, while the odd numbers are “empty numbers”...
  • Page 24 Customize settings with TPlay The function of the audio tracks These numbers works on all speakers regardless of serial These numbers These numbers only works on works on all number speaker speakers with the right regardless of Serial No. Serial No. Reset Auto power Output level...
  • Page 25 Customize settings with TPlay The following functions can be changed with TPlay: • The speakers can be reset to default values. • The speakers automatic On / Off circuits can be adjusted • The speakers volume level can be adjusted •...

  • Page 26: Output Level

    Customize settings with TPlay Output level The speaker output volume level can be adjusted depending on the needs. 10 - The output level can be set to never be higher than “room level” (-20db). Suitable for “children home alone security” 12 - The output level can be set to never being more than “strong room level”...

  • Page 27: Input Level

    Customize settings with TPlay Input level The speaker is set at the factory to self-adapt to the hi-fi system it is connected. But it may be an advantage to preset speaker’s sensitivity, to match the hi-fi system it is connected. Especially with surround systems it would be good to preset the input sensitivity of the individual speakers.
  • Page 28 Customize settings with TPlay 20 - input level Auto (factory setting) 22 - input level 0dBm (0,7V rms) 24 - input level +6 dBm (1,5V rms) 26 - input level +12 dBm ( 3V rms) 1 W sinus rms 28 - input level +15 dBm (4,5V rms) 2 W sinus rms 30 - input level +18 dBm ( 6V rms) 5 W sinus rms...
  • Page 29 Customize settings with TPlay SoundDeny This feature only works on the speaker when CD / USB has the same serial number. Whether the speaker is activated or deactivated, the device is always being unlocked when played. 46 - The speaker theft activated 48 - The speaker theft deactivated (factory setting) Loudness...

  • Page 30: Documentation

    Documentation TP TUBE 500 Dimensions: 16.6 x 15.6 x 121 cm Weight: 18 kg Cabinet type: Bass reflex Cabinet finish: Painted Aluminium Standby consumption: <2W Supply voltage: 200-260 VAC, 50 Hz* Power amplifier modules: Amplifier types: Digital amplifiers for woofers...
  • Page 31 Documentation TP TUBE 160 Dimensions: 16.6 x 15.6 x 31 cm Weight: 8 kg Cabinet type: Bass reflex Cabinet finish: Painted Aluminium Standby consumption: <2W Supply voltage: 200-260 VAC, 50 Hz* Power amplifier modules: Amplifier types: Digital amplifier for woofer...
  • Page 32 • EN61000-3-2:2001, • EN55013:2001 • EN55020: 2002 • EN60065: 2001 Name: Jørgen Sindt Position held: Technical Manager Location: Greve, Denmark Issue Date: 10 Feb. 2004 Signed: TP Radio / Agenavej 35-37 / 2670 Greve Denmark. www.tpradio.dk / +45 4390 6048...

  • Page 33: Interface / Pin-Out

    Interface / stikforbindelser The following information is for users who want to interface directly to TP TUBE speaker control system. Input connector provides a serial connection used for factory setup / programming. In addition to the balanced left, right and center signals, the input terminal connected to the following: •...

  • Page 34: Your Own Setup

    Your own setup Remember your adjustment Once you’ve tagged your speakers to the desired adjustment, it can be difficult to remember which tracks you have used. With the form to the right, you can check which tracks you have used and even create multiple lists.
  • Page 35 Your own setup Name: Reset Auto power on low Auto power on normal Auto power on high 10 - Output level -20dB 12 - Output level -10dB 14 - Output level 0dB 16 - Output level +10dB 18 - Output level +20dB 20 - Input level auto 22 -...
  • Page 36 TP RADIO Agenavej 35-37 - 2670 Greve - Danmark, TP TUBE Phone: +45 43 90 60 48 E-Mail info@tptube.dk www.tptube.dk...

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