Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SW-10 Tapco
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active studio subwoofer.
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed W arnings — All war nings on this product and in these operating instructions should be followed.
Part No. 0013234 Rev. A 09/04 ©2004 LOUD T echnologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 5. Y our new T APCO ® SW • 10 active studio subwoofer is designed to set up quickly and operate easily.
4 Here ’ s a quick look at all the features packed into the SW • 10 Active Studio Subwoofers: • Flat frequency response (±3 dB, 34 Hz to 110 Hz) • 10 ” paper cone woofer with dual-voice coi.
5 Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your subwoofer quickly. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. Turn the INPUT SENSITIVITY control on the rear panel all the way down (MIN). 2. Set the left and right CROSSOVER controls to the center position (80 Hz).
6 of-phase with the direct sound. This can weaken or even cancel the sound. Keeping the distance between the subwoofer driver and any adjacent walls no longer than 1/8 of a wavelength (20 in or 51 cm at 80 Hz) can minimize inter ference.
7 reinforces the direct sound, putting less of a demand on the power ampli fi er to reach higher sound pressure levels. It is important that the corner has good structural strength, or the low-frequency energy can cause rattling and other distracting vibrations.
8 Hookup Diagram Typical Hookup 115V BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GROOVY FOLKS IN WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON, USA ©2004 MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
9 T APCO SW • 10 Features REAR P ANEL DESCRIPTION This is where you connect your signal inputs and outputs to the subwoofer and make adjustments to the crossover and input sensitivity. 1. INPUT SENSITIVITY • The SW • 10 expects a line-level signal at its inputs.
10 7. POWER Use this switch to turn the SW • 10 on and off. 8. Line Cord Sock et and Fuse Connect the line cord to this IEC socket securely, and plug the other end into your AC outlet. Make sure the AC SELECT switch is set to the correct AC voltage.
11 Appendix A: Service Infor mation No Sound • Is the INPUT SENSITIVITY control turned up? • Is the signal source turned up? Make sure the signal level from the mixing console (or whatever device immediately precedes the subwoofer) is high enough to produce sound.
12 Repair Service for T APCO products is available at one of our factory authorized service centers. Service for T APCO products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your subwoofer needs service, follow these instructions: 1.
13 Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors XLR connectors are used to make balanced connections to the SW • 10. They are wired as follows, according to standards speci fi ed by the AES (Audio Engineering Society).
14 Appendix C: SW • 10 Speci fi cations AC Power Requirements US: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Europe: 240 V AC, 50 Hz Korea (AC Power Select at 230 V): 220 V AC, 60 Hz Japan (AC Power Select at 115 V): 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz AC Connector: 2-pin IEC 250 V AC, 16 A male Fuse: 115 V AC: T 1.
15 T APCO LIMITED W ARRANTY A. LOUD T echnologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this T APCO product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase.
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