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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE DISPLAY The LCD displays preset and parameter information. The default screen is shown after start up and displays the number and name of the current preset on the lower line of text. When navigating around the adjustable parameters, other information is shown.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the intended to alert the user to the presence of important presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED. Only use attachments and accessories approved by or specified by Tannoy. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE This product complies with both the LVD (electrical safety) 73/23/EEC and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) 89/336/EEC directives issues by the commission of the European community.
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PRODUCT FEATURE IDENTIFICATION FRONT PANEL Channel Select Display Screen Buttons Store and Recall Limiter Buttons Indicator Input Signal Output Mute Indicators Buttons Edit Parameter Parameter Edit Select Buttons Encoders INPUT SIGNAL INDICATORS A set of three pairs of LEDs indicate signal present, +4dBu and input clip for each channel. The signal present LEDs operate at approximately –40 dBu, giving a useful indication of even relatively low input signal levels.
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POWER INLET The Tannoy VNET SC1 unit should be connected to a suitable mains electricity supply using the cable supplied. The processor has a switch mode power supply that is capable of operating with a nominal mains voltage of 85V to 240V, 50/60Hz without re-configuration.
ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL VNET INTERFACE The rack-mountable VNet interface allows for communication between a VNET network and computer. If communicating with a non-networked SC1 direct communication via the PC & SC1 can be made with a standard serial lead, or USB-RS232 cable. OPTIONAL VNET INTERFACE POWER SUPPLY The PSU is only required when communication with a VNET network is by RS232.
HARDWARE OPERATION CONNECTING THE VNET Example 1: Using a Tannoy VNET SC1 with a passive loudspeaker system (e.g. Tannoy V-Series VNET * USB to Serial interface allows networking of multiple VNET speakers or SC1 controllers Example 2: Using a Tannoy VNET SC1 with a powered loudspeaker system (e.g.
Example 3: Using a network enabled VNET SC1 to combine an existing Tannoy VNET system with another loudspeaker system (e.g. Tannoy PowerV) VNET INTERFACE VNET * The VNET interface allows networking of multiple VNET speakers or SC1 controllers STARTING UP The unit will energise as soon as power is applied to the IEC inlet;...
NAVIGATION AND VIEWING PARAMETERS Many of the processing elements in each input and output path have features that may be controlled by the user, such as gain, frequency or limiter threshold. We call these adjustable features parameters. In A Freq Width Gain 100Hz...
PRESETS The device contains a total of forty-five user and Factory Presets. The user cannot overwrite the basic mono or basic stereo base presets. PRESET RECALL To select an existing preset, press the Recall Button so the indicator above it illuminates. Turn parameter knob A until the required preset number is shown on the display.
DSP PROCESSING INPUT DSP BLOCK DIAGRAM Input Input 4th Order Six band High Delay Input A LED’s Gain Shelf EQ Shelf EQ Routing - 6dB Channel B Processing is identical to Channel A but for Input B clarity it is not shown OUTPUT DSP BLOCK DIAGRAM 8th Order 8th Order...
INPUT CHANNELS Gain Delay In A Gain In A Delay 0.0dB 1.5ms Knob A: Delay, adjustable in Knob A: Gain, adjustable in 0.2dB variable steps from 0 to 400ms steps from –80 dB to +20dB The delay parameter is adjustable in fine steps at low values; the adjustment becomes progressively coarser as the value increases.
OUTPUT CHANNELS Gain and Polarity Delay Out1 Gain Out1 Delay 0.0dB 1.50ms Knob A: Gain, adjustable in 0.2dB Knob A: Gain, adjustable in 0.2dB steps from –80 dB to +20dB steps from –80 dB to +20dB Knob B: Polarity, selectable, Knob B: Polarity, selectable, normal or reversed with reference normal or reversed with reference...
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UTILITIES Three utility functions are provided to adjust screen contrast, the display units used for parametric equalisation bandwidth and switch between stereo and mono mode. The device automatically adjusts for the variations in display contrast as the temperature of the LCD changes. The screen contrast utility control sets the base contrast of the screen and also allows optimization for a given viewing angle.
The enclosed disc contains the Podware software package; a comprehensive editor, interface, & diagnostics tool for the VNET™ range of products. Check the Tannoy website for any updates http://www.tannoy.com The disk should ‘AUTORUN’, if not open the ‘Podware’ folder & double click on the ‘Setup.exe’ icon.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD 1. Exit all running programmes & insert the CD. 2. Select your destination Folder. Click <Next> Open the CD contents & Double click on the ‘Setup.exe icon. The welcome screen will appear. Click <Next> 3.
SOFTWARE OPERATION MENUS The menu system is arranged like so (FIG.1): File Open opens a file which contains parameters for the device Save saves the current settings in the current file name Save As saves the current settings under a new file name Exit closes the application Device...
PodWare communicates with VNET™ using a serial ‘COM’ port as a ‘network’ connection. When a network connection is open and actively connected to a compatible device, the system is said to be ‘On Line’. Whilst On-line, you can control the connected device in ‘real time’, and continuously receive status information from the device.
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Controls have standardised properties that allow them to work in a consistent way across various control panels for different devices. Many controls will allow the mouse wheel to be used for fine adjustments, or the keyboard as an alternative (see Keyboard Shortcuts). When using the keyboard or the mouse wheel, it is necessary to have the control in question ‘in focus’.
DEVICE PROPERTIES At the top of the panel there are several pieces of information about the connected device (which are only activated when going On-line to a device): Model Name The model number (SC-1) Device name To uniquely identify the device (i.e. delay 3). This is set by the user. Also see (Controls and Control Panels) KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS PodWare supports the following ‘shortcuts’:...
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The Low band has a low-pass crossover filter, and the High band has a high-pass and a low-pass crossover filter. A 2nd order low-shelf filter with frequency variable over the range 10Hz to 25kHz, and boost/cut from –15 to +15dB. A 2nd order high-shelf filter with frequency variable over the range 10Hz to 25kHz, and boost/cut from –15 to +15dB.
Occasionally it may be necessary to update the devices firmware (with file extension .dfw); this may be due to added features or amendments to the VNET™ product. Check with your dealer/distributor or (www.tannoy.com) for any applicable updates. Firmware can be updated over the network (no need to disconnect speakers from the network) A firmware update will be common to all VNET™...
SC1 device loudspeakers is necessary. All Tannoy active electronics are covered by a 1 year warranty from the date of manufacture, subject to the absence of misuse, overload or accidental damage. Claims will not be considered is the serial number has been altered or removed.