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Quick Start Guide 

TCS series 

 

TCS Quickstart Guide - Page - 2 

Amplifier considerations 

TCS series speaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers designed for true professional use. 
Amplifiers should be capable of delivering long term broadband power equal to the loudspeaker’s program power 
rating at its stated nominal impedance. The use of under-powered amplifiers must be avoided as heavily clipped 
signals can cause permanent loudspeaker damage. 

 

Model 

TCS-61/106 

TCS-122/XX 

TCS-152/XX 

TCS-1561/74 

TCS-B15A 

TCS-B15B 

TCS-B218 

Impedance 

8

 

HF:8

, LF:8

 

LF:8

, HF:8

 

HF:16

, MF:16

, LF:8

 

Passive:12

 

8

 

8

 

4

 

Amplifier 

power 

350w 

HF:200w 

LF:1000w 

HF:200w 

LF:1000w 

HF:100w 

MF:200w 

LF:1000w 

1000w 

1000w 

2400w 

 

System controllers with bi-amplified and tri-amped systems 

These systems must be used with Turbosound LMS-D24 or LMS-D26 controllers, since these provide vital operating 
and system security features. If you do not have a controller, DO NOT USE the loudspeaker without one; please contact 
your Turbosound dealer for further details. 

Turbosound LMS-D2X controllers provide factory presets for all TCS systems, as well as additional user program slots. 
1. Power up the controller(s) and associated power amplifiers. 
2. Press RECALL to select the appropriate program from the preset menu using the ‘A’ ROTARY ENCODER. 
3. Press RECALL again to accept the preset. The controller will un-mute and is then ready for use. 

 

Self-powered loudspeakers 

Powered TCS loudspeakers feature very efficient integrated Class D amplifiers and control electronics modules, 
providing a completely self-contained professional sound system. The XLR inputs and outputs are electronically 
balanced and are wired pin 2 hot, pin 3 cold, pin 1 ground. Amplifiers will operate over a range of mains input voltages 
from 100V to 240V AC without adjustment.  

Connect the mains power using the supplied Powercon mains connector.

 

Connect the signal input from a professional mixing console to the female XLR input, and link out to additional 
powered loudspeakers from the male XLR output if required 

1.

 

Power up the loudspeaker. After a short self-test routine the loudspeaker will un-mute; it is now ready for use.

 

 

Networking capability 

TCS systems are designed to offer control and monitoring of system parameters over a BvNet network in real time 
using a PC and TurboDrive™ software. LMS-D2X controllers are equipped with network cards and are pre-configured 
with factory programs for all TCS series models. Self-powered TCS loudspeakers have built-in network functionality on 
RJ45 connectors. 

Download the TurboDrive™ software from the supplied CD or from 

http://www.turbosound.com

 and follow the 

installation instructions.

 

Install the drivers. If connecting via RS232 there is no need to install drivers. If connecting via USB install the USB 
drivers which can be found on the CD that came with your Linea Research USB interface. 

Summary of Contents for TCS-61/106

Page 1: ...e It is equipped with a Speakon NL4 wired in parallel with a 4 way barrier strip connector providing input and loop through connections to additional TCS series loudspeakers The TCS 122 and TCS 152 will operate either in bi amp mode or in one of three passive modes in which minor voicing adjustments are made within the crossover network depending on the supplied HF horn option as indicated by the ...

Page 2: ...accept the preset The controller will un mute and is then ready for use Self powered loudspeakers Powered TCS loudspeakers feature very efficient integrated Class D amplifiers and control electronics modules providing a completely self contained professional sound system The XLR inputs and outputs are electronically balanced and are wired pin 2 hot pin 3 cold pin 1 ground Amplifiers will operate o...

Page 3: ...Connect your computer to the BvNet interface using a standard 9 pin serial cable External power is required for RS232 operation and this should be supplied by the Linea Research Accessory Power Supply USB Connect your computer to the BvNet interface using a USB Type A to USB Type B cable External power is not required when using USB Connect networked devices via RJ45 CAT5 cables Launch the TurboDr...

Page 4: ...ar rigging point to angle the cabinet for optimum room coverage Cabinets may be hung upside down if required Turbosound WB 20 WB 55 and CB 55 wall and ceiling brackets are optionally available for TCS series cabinets and these are also compatible with OmniMount wall and ceiling brackets which use 60mm x 60mm hole spacing Some examples of rigging options are shown below Model Wall Ceiling Downfill ...

Page 5: ... flyplates one left one right for TCS 122 or TCS 152 mid highs 07G0340 FP 2 KIT kit of two FP 2 flyplates one left one right for TCS B15A or TCS B15B subs IMPORTANT NOTE The rigging of a flown sound system may be dangerous unless undertaken by qualified personnel with the required experience and certification to perform the necessary tasks Fixing of hanging points in a roof should always be carrie...

Page 6: ... reconnect the cables observing the correct polarity white cable to the ve terminal green white cable to the ve terminal fig 5 8 Replace the horn and driver in the cabinet making sure that the cable passes underneath the driver retainer and the compression driver locates squarely in the retaining brace fig 6 9 Tighten the wing nuts 10 Replace the horn fixing screws and tighten 11 Reconnect the bas...

Page 7: ...sound representative damage caused by failure to operate the product in accordance with the instructions contained in the user manual damage occurring during shipment in transit claims based on any misrepresentation by the seller products which do not have the original components as specified in the product engineering information products on which the serial number has been removed or defaced Sho...

Page 8: ...t Guide TCS series TCS Quickstart Guide Page 8 Turbosound Ltd Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom tel 44 0 1403 711447 fax 44 0 1403 710155 www turbosound com TCS Quickstart version 1 2 ...

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