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1. in the air By using 35mm tubing the need for a tripod stand can be eliminated Unpacking Every Tannoy VS18DR is carefully inspected before packing After unpacking your loudspeaker please inspect for any exterior physical damage and save the carton and any relevant packaging materials in case the loudspeaker again requires packing and shipping In the event that damage has been sustained in transit notify your dealer immediately Connectors Cabling The VS18DR is fitted with 4 pole Neutrik Speakon connectors Speakon has the following advantages over EP and XLR type connectors All terminations are solderless this makes life easier at the time of installation or when field servicing is required Contacts will accept 6 sq mm wires with an outside diameter of up to 15mm and a current rating of 30 Amps The pins of the 2 Speakon sockets on the input panel are paralleled within the enclosure Tannoy has adopted the conventional wiring standard for the VS15HL product Pin 1 is Positive Pin 1 is Negative For a worldwide list of Neutrik distributors see http www neutrik com Cable choice consists mainly of selecting the correct cross sectional area in relation to the cable length and the load impedance A small cross sectional area would increase the cables series resistance inducing power loss and response variations damping factor Connectors should be wired with a minimum of 2 5 sq mm 12 gauge cable This will be perfect
2. TANNOY VS18 DR USER MANUAL CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Unpacking 3 Connectors Cabling 4 Amplification amp Power Handling 5 Crossovers 6 Equalisation Positioning 7 Dimensions 8 Technical Specifications 9 Rigging amp Suspension 9 1 General Safety Advice 9 2 SECUR ET VTH Pole Mount 9 3 SECUR ET VEB Eyebolt 10 System Configurations amp OEM Controllers 11 VS18DR Service Parts 8 Accessories 12 Warranty 13 Declaration of Conformity Introduction The Tannoy VS18DR is a direct radiating subwoofer designed to compliment Tannoy V series loudspeakers where high definition sound reinforcement at low ultra low frequencies with increased headroom is required The VS18DR extends the frequency response of systems to below 30Hz making it ideal for club theatre and concert sound applications This powerful loudspeaker is capable of delivering high sound pressure levels with extremely low distortion and power compression while maintaining a uniform frequency response throughout its dynamic range The VS18DR comprises one high efficiency 458mm 187 drive unit The cabinet is constructed from multiple ply hardwood which will survive the punishment that speaker systems are subjected to on the road and in club installations The VS18DR features recessed carrying handles rigging points and blank plate for a top mounted stand socket which serves as a base for locating the main full range or mid high speakers
3. directional therefore efficiency of the VS18DR may be further enhanced if the unit is placed against a wall where the radiation in the forward plane will be doubled due to the addition of the reflected rear directed energy and a 3dB increase in sound pressure will occur If another boundary is introduced say a floor then the effective radiation space is halved again resulting in a further 3dB lift and if placed in a corner once again the sound pressure level will increase by a further 3dB 710 7 Dimensions 653 277 5 o o o oe e VIEW OF TOP 43 0 o o gt le el A g 624 0 4 le A A e e 555 0 o o 290 0 o 566 4 VS18 DR VIEW OF BASE Technical Specifications Frequency Response 1 3dB Recommended Amplifier Power Power Handling Sensitivity 1 2 83 volt 1m Maximum SPL 3 Im Impedance Distortion 0 1 Full Power 100 Hz 250 Hz 0 01 Full Power 100 Hz 250 Hz Driver Complement Recommended Crossover Point Enclosure Protective Grille 27Hz 240Hz 600 1200 Watt 8Q Average 2 Programme Peak 10ms 600 watt 1200 watt 2400 watt 99 dB 102 dB half space conditions Average Peak 130 dB 136 dB Nominal 80 Minimum 70 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic 0 2 5 0 1 9 0 2 0 1 5 2nd Harmonic 3rd Har
4. e the VS18DR using standard 35mm tube this blanking plate can be quickly and easily removed and replaced by a VTH pole mount The same screws that secure the blanking plate should be used to secure the VTH in position 9 3 SECUR ET VEB Eyebolt The Tannoy VS18DR loudspeaker can be flown with high guality VEB M10 eyebolts with collar to BS4278 1984 The loudspeaker is equipped with internal steel braces which also double as the flying points and accept VEB M10 eyebolts To install the VEB M10 eyebolts remove the original M10 counter sunk screws from the locations you wish to install the VEB M10 eyebolts Then replace these counter sunk M10 screws with the VEB M10 eyebolts Important It is imperative for safety reasons that two eyebolts linked to two independently fixed straps are used per cabinet VEB eyebolts should be installed into the relative sides of the cabinet and should NEVER be installed on the top ofthe cabinet Never suspend one enclosure from another to form an array or cluster using these fittings Never attempt to use formed eyebolts i e formed from a steel rod and bent into an eye System Configurations amp OEM Controllers With the vast array of digital loudspeaker management systems available it is inevitable that the user may opt to use a controller other than a Tannoy controller as part of a large scale integrated system The VS18DR has been designed to need no external equalisation to overcome sy
5. fessional 4 May 2003 For Tannoy Ltd TANNOY Tannoy North America T 519 745 1158 HEAR BELIEVE F 519 745 2364 E inquiries tannoyna com Tannoy United Kingdom T 44 0 1236 420199 F 44 0 1236 428230 E enquiries tannoy com Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change tannoys com Issue 1 0 6481 0395 GH April 27 2003
6. fficient drive capability will not allow the full performance of the loudspeaker to be realised It is important when using different manufacturers amplifiers in a single installation that they have very closely matched gains the variation should be less than 0 5dB This precaution is important to the overall system balance when only a single active crossover is being used with multiple cabinets it is therefore recommended that the same amplifiers be used throughout Crossovers The VS18DR has been designed to be used in conjunction with Tannoy controllers for optimum performance these provides specific crossover and equalisation functions for the V series combinations as well as combinations of other Tannoy products Of course the VS18DR is compatible with other OEM controllers crossovers For Optimum performance please refer to the section on System Configurations amp OEM Controllers Equalisation Positioning The VS18DR is designed to need no equalisation or correction to overcome system limitations As a result it will only need equalisation to compensate for difficult acoustic environments Excess equalisation can reduce system headroom and introduce phase distortion resulting in greater problems than it cures If equalisation is required then it should be applied gently and smoothly Violent equalisation will be detrimental to the overall sound quality The frequency band over which a subwoofer operates is essentially omni
7. lified personnel trained in safe rigging practices should only suspend the system Whenever a Tannoy Professional loudspeaker is fixed to a surface using a Tannoy Professional hardware device the installer must ensure that the surface is capable of safely and securely supporting the load The hardware employed must be safely and securely attached both to the loudspeaker and also to the surface in question using only the fixing holes provided Secure fixings to the building structure are vital Seek help from architects structural engineers or other specialists if in any doubt All loudspeakers flown in theatres nightclubs conference centre or other places of work and entertainment must be provided with an independent correctly rated and securely attached secondary safety in addition to the principle hardware device This secondary safety must prevent the loudspeaker from dropping more than 150mm 67 should the principle hardware device fail Threaded inserts are fitted to the VS18DR to allow the suspension of a single enclosure Never suspend one enclosure from another to form an array or cluster using only these fittings If eyebolts are being used then only forged shoulder eyebolts should be used with a thread length of 30mm see section 8 3 SECUR ET VTH Pole Mount The Tannoy VS18DR loudspeaker is fitted as standard with a blanking plate on top of the cabinet However should you ever wish to mount a V series cabinet abov
8. ly satisfactory under normal conditions In the case of very long cable runs the wire size should exceed this refer to the following table for guidance CONDUCTOR mm RESISTANCE Q INTO 80 LOAD INTO 40 LOAD 2 5 0 14 1 7 3 5 4 0 0 09 1 1 2 2 6 0 0 06 0 73 1 9 2 9 0 35 4 3 8 6 4 0 0 22 2 7 5 4 6 0 0 14 1 8 3 6 4 0 0 43 5 4 11 0 6 0 0 29 3 6 7 2 2 5 1 38 17 0 35 0 4 0 0 86 11 0 22 0 6 0 0 58 7 2 14 0 2 5 0 69 8 6 17 0 Amplification amp Power Handling As with all professional loudspeaker systems the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity Care should be taken to avoid running the amplifier into clip clipping is the end result of overdriving any amplifier Damage to the loudspeaker will be sustained if the amplifier is driven into clip for any extended period of time Headroom of at least 3dB should be allowed When evaluating an amplifier it is important to take into account its behaviour under low impedance load conditions A loudspeaker system is highly reactive and with transient signals it can require more current than the nominal impedance would indicate Generally a higher power amplifier running free from distortion will do less damage to the loudspeaker than a lower power amplifier continually clipping It is also worth remembering that a high powered amplifier running at less than 90 of output power generally sounds a lot better than a lower power amplifier running at 100 An amplifier with insu
9. monic 1 9 0 1 1 4 0 1 1 1 x 18 458mm LF Driver Type number 4505 70Hz 240Hz 24dB octave Recommended High pass filter 25Hz 24dB octave 18mm 5 8 birch plywood Foam covered powder coated perforated steel Finish Textured black paint optional in white Connectors 2 x Speakon NL4MPR IN OUT Fittings 4 x Recessed carrying handles 1 x Blanking plate allows installation of a 35mm pole mounting socket 8 x M10 flying inserts 4 x Rubber feet Dimensions 710mm H x 653mm W x 555mm D 27 15 16 H x 25 9 16 W x 21 7 8 D Weight 50kg 110lbs 402 NOTES 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measured at 1m on axis in an anechoic chamber 2 Long term power handling capacity as defined in EIA standard RS 426A 3 Unweighted pink noise input measured at 1m in half space conditions Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications which Tannoy reserve the right to alter without prior notice Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications 9 1 9 2 Rigging amp Suspension General Safety Advice WARNING As the legal requirements for flying change from country to country please consult you local safety standards office before installing any product We also recommend that you thoroughly check any laws and bylaws prior to commencing work Qua
10. stem limitations Below is a list of recommended parameters these parameters can be further tailored depending on the acoustic environment or specific application Parameter Unit Name dB User definable Gain Delay ms User definable Polarity Positive Freq Hz 25 HPF Slope dB oct 24 Filter Shape Butterworth LPF Freq Hz 70 240 Slope dB oct 24 Filter Shape Butterworth PEQ 1 Freq Hz 35 Level dB 4 Type Parametric Q Bandwidth 2 0 0 5 VS15HL Service Parts amp Accessories Part Number Description 7900 0599 Driver Kit 4505 7900 0603 Recone Kit 4505 8001 2860 VTH Secur ET Top Hat Black 8001 2870 VTH Secur ET Top Hat White 8001 2820 VEB Secur ET Eyebolts M10 Warranty No maintenance of the VS18DR loudspeaker is necessary All Tannoy professional loudspeaker products are covered by a 5 year warranty from the date of manufacture subject to the absence of misuse overload or accidental damage Claims will not be considered if the serial number has been altered or removed A Tannoy Professional dealer or service agent should only carry out work under warranty This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights For further information please contact your dealer or distributor in your country If you cannot locate your distributor please contact Customer Services Tannoy Ltd at the address given below Cu
11. stomer Services Tannoy Ltd Rosehall Industrial Estate Coatbridge Strathclyde ML5 ATF Scotland Telep hone 01236 420199 National 44 1236 420199 International Fax O 1236 428230 National 44 1236 428230 International E Mail prosales tannoy com DO NOT SHIP ANY PRODUCT TO TANNOY WITHOUT PREVIOUS AUTHORISATION Our policy commits us to incorporating improvements to our products through continuous research and development Please confirm current specifications for critical applications with your supplier 13 Declaration of Conformity The following apparatus is are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Tannoy Ltd of Rosehall Industrial estate Coatbridge Scotland ML5 4TF and conform s to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards and Directives relevant to Domestic Electrical Equipment The apparatus is designed and constructed such that electromagnetic disturbances generated do not exceed levels allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other apparatus to operate as intended and the apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended Details of the Apparatus Associated Technical File Applicable Standards Signed Position Date Tannoy Contractor Loudspeaker Model Number VS18DR EMCVS18DR EN 50081 1 Emission EN 50082 1 Immunity ue Engineering Director Tannoy Pro

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