TIC GS50 User's Manual
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1. ccece eee eee e ees ee cau E depute nese E 7 Trouble Shooting cceeeeeeeeee eens Technical Specifications 6 10 Thank You for purchasing another high quality audio product from TIC Corporation Please read the enclosed installation guidelines carefully and thoroughly to ensure years of trouble free service from your new TIC exterior audio products Carefully unpack your new TIC exterior product and save all packaging materials for possible future use Check that your new TIC product contains all system parts detailed in the Components list Do not attempt to operate install or use your new TIC product if any components appear missing or damaged If so please notify TIC Corporation or your TIC Dealer as soon as possible WARNING to avoid possible suffocation or injury please keep all plastic bags away from children and pets Component List 1x GS50 or TFS50 Outdoor Omni Speakers 1x GS50 or TFS50 1M 14 2 cable tail main 2x GS50 or TFS50 1M 14 2 cable tails sats New product offer enclosed wn with literature 1x Instruction Manual 1x Warranty Card Pre Installation Need Professional Help Please read this owners guide carefully before installation Failure to follow these instructions fully or incorrect installation may damage your new TIC products and any third party equipment used in your new system installation This may also Void any warranty for your new TIC pr2. or phase General Specifications Outdoor Omni Subwoofer Speakers GS50 amp TFS50 Models Speaker Drivers Woofer s Magnet motor Cabinetry Grill Frequency Response Subwoofer Frequency Response Satellites Sensitivity 1W 1im Continuous Peak Satellite speaker feeds Unit Dimensions Unit Weight Pack Dimensions Pack Weight 8 Passive Woofer Drivers Injection molded PP cone with Butyl rubber surround Y33 commercial grade GS50 Impact resistant ABS TFS50 multi layer composite Anodized sound assist 55Hz 110Hz crossover 100Hz 36Hz 19kKHz 86db 125 250W 2x 14 2 dbl insulated 1M tails GS50 13x13x14 TFS50 13 5x13 5x14 25 GS50 13 Lbs TFS50 26 Lbs GS50 13x13x14 TFS50 14 5x14 5x16 GS50 13 5 Lbs TFS50 27 Los TIC Corporation engages in continual product research and development new materials production methods and design improvements TIC Corporation therefore reserves all rights to change or improve products specifications without notice TIC Corporation 15224 East Stafford Street City of Industry CA 91744 4418 U S A Tel 626 968 0211 5 lines Fax 626 968 1363 Email info ticcorp com WWW www ticcorp com
3. sole responsibility Maintenance Occasional maintenance of your TIC products cannot hurt and may help greatly Inspect the installation area regularly removing and twigs dirt or particulate matter from impeding or building up around the output grill area The units may be cleaned using very mild detergents like dishwashing liquid if desired A hose with clean water may also be used but please avoid using high pressure or forcing water into the grill or acoustic ports In very cold climates with moderate to heavy snowfall an old trick from the major theme parks we supply world wide is to place a plastic bag over the unit for the winter or periods it may be not in use or under such snowfall Customer Service For any additional help please contact TIC Corporation at 800 SPX OMNI on line at www ticcorp com or by email at info ticcorp com where we would be happy to assist you at any time Also please visit our website for FAQ frequently asked questions and full contact information Warranty Period TIC Corporation offers a full UCC approved one year full parts and labor warranty on all its products as standard however there are other 3 and 5 year warranties in use with various TIC authorized Dealers world wide Please check your enclosed Warranty card or your Dealer receipt to find out which one applies to you Also please note TIC Corporation General Terms amp Conditions posted on our website at www ticcorp com for further
4. Onmers Guide Outdoor Omni Rock Speaker Models GS50 amp TFS50 Subwoofers 6550 Omni Sub TFS50 Rock Sub TIC Outdoor OmniSpeakers Feature Weatherproof Design True 360 passive Subwoofer Sound In ground or surface mount Full range 250W sub woofer speaker drivers 8 subwoofer drivers 2x satellite soeaker capability Teflon sealed 8 Ohm Impedance to 2x 40 running satelittes e 70v optional for Commercial Installations e 1m 14 2 Dbl Insulated tail e TFS50 Canyon Slate or White Granite finishes e GS50 Unobtrusive shrub green finish TIC Corporation U S A For your records Manufacturers Manufacturer www ticcorp com Name TIC Corporation Contact 800 SPX OMNI TIC Model Serial Number Number Dealers Name Dealers Contact Purchase Invoice Receipt Date Number We recommend you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owners guide for safe keeping and future reference C 2 ROHS IPXG EMC EEC Directives G a One World TIC Recycles This TIC Product Conforms to all applicable Index INtTOCGUCTION c cece ee eeee ee eeeeeeeee ees 3 Component List ccceeeeeeeeeees 4 Pre Installation cccceeeeee ce eee ees 4 Connection Cable c ccs e eee eeees 5 Exterior Installation c0eeeeeees 5 6 Maintenance s ccdianseasantortamterer nies vieuen 7 Customer Service
5. a where water pools or in the direct path of sprinklers 4 Wherever possible avoid long term exposure of your new TIC outdoor speakers to chlorinated solvents acids such as those often contained in fertilizers and other solvents which have the potential to eventually wear the components prematurely 5 When installing either burial cable or TIC s in ground outdoor speakers please be very aware of any submerged plumbing piping such as sprinklers or irrigation and wiring already in existence A note on Speaker Cable TIC recommends the use of our SPC30 50 or 100 double insulated high quality soeaker cable however just about any reasonable speaker cable may be used including existing runs that may be in place For standard 8Q installations of 10 25ft just about any 16 18 gauge 2 core cables can usually be used although we would prefer a double insulated or burial soec cable be used For longer runs of 25 100ft 10 14 gauge cable can be used however resistance down the line will become a contributing factor Please visit TIC Corporations website at www ticcorp com and review the Audio Installation Basics articles under Technical Resources for more in depth exterior audio and cable guidelines Before actually sinking the cable run the cable from your unit to the power source or amplifier Ensure your cable run avoids any obstacles such as sunken sprinkler pipes or piping and electrical cable to your house Once the cable runs
6. are where you like them connect your speakers and power source to ensure correct operation before sinking the cable Disconnect the cable wire at both ends and continue An Important note on Polarity Pleasure proper polarity when connecting your new TIC outdoor speakers This is very important and will result in poor sound reproduction and possibly equipment damage if not connected correctly This is normally avoided by ensuring to and to or as sometimes color coded Red to Red and Black to Black from your amplified source to your speakers respectively Once you have tested your cable run in step 3 it is time to sink the cable 4 6 of cover is normally recommended to offset accidental disturbance movement of the earth etc but your specific onsite conditions will apply Should you wish to secure the installation of your unit then simply clamp by way of a U spike etc the cable directly beneath the unit Reconnect the speakers and your receiver amplifier being careful to ensure correct Polarity matching Once connected properly fill in all trenches sit back and enjoy a iow 3 i I B a ae ee Pe eo tee ea ae ee PR Enjoy a Quality Outdoor Music Room Disclaimer TIC Corporation will in no way be held responsible for the improper or unsecured installation of this product Any and all damage arising from the installation or use of this product is the purchaser and final installer s
7. information Installation Notes 1 GS50 the TIC Omni subwoofer can be surface mounted however greater performance is acquired by sinking the unit as described in the instruction booklet 2 TFS50 the TIC Omni subwoofer is mostly surface mounted however like the GS50 greater stability and resonance is achieved by sinking the unit Unlike the GS50 the TFS50 need only be sunk a couple of inches to achieve optimum performance 3 GS50 amp TFS50 both units are TIC s award winning omnispeaker style and therefore broadcast in 360 They should be placed as centrally located to the desired listening area as possible 4 The GS50 amp TFS50 units should receive the full range signal both left amp right channels from your receiver amplifier source The unique crossover network within the units will pass the correct signal to the satellites if used and restrict the signal noise to the actual subwoofer unit accordingly A simple Sub Woofer wiring diagram Recever Amoliier connecians TH GSS0 or TFSS0 passive Sub Wooter speaker connections with 2x satellite speakers Lak Satelite Soaakar Right Smellie Speaker Trouble Shooting Problem No Sound No Sound from one speaker One speaker sounds distorted lower volume or different Treble or Bass Please Check Check the speakers are connected to the cable correctly Check the speaker cable is connected to the receiver amplifier c
8. oducts If you are unsure of your ability to fully understand and fully complete the installation of this TIC product please consult a professional installer Note TIC Corporation always recommends that you test your product and its components prior to exterior installation Test your components near a mains power and if required receiver amplifier source somewhere convenient perhaps inside Ensure all components are working smoothly and correctly before exterior placement and operation Exterior Installation Before you begin the installation of your new TIC outdoor product please carefully select the locations of your new TIC products In general 1 Select a reasonably level surface for the installation of your new TIC outdoor speakers For surface speakers this will prevent movement or excessive vibration during use This will also ensure more uniform sound dispersion 2 Ensure your new TIC outdoor speaker cables or power source if required can easily reach your new speakers Some people even pre lay string as a guide ensuring that there are no obstructions or difficulties such as concrete paths or architectural feature impediments While most if not all TIC outdoor speakers use and recommend burying the cable lightly 4 6 inches if the cable is surface mounted you must make sure the cable is placed where it cannot be tripped over pulled abraded or crushed 3 Do not place your TIC outdoor speakers in a depression or are
9. orrectly Check the receiver amplifier is powered on at the mains is not on mute has no headphones attached and that the Channels used for the exterior speakers usually A or B is in operation Refer to the owners guide that came with your receiver amplifier Most initial problems are connectivity please try a different connection cable to your outdoor speakers or equipment Check the balance control on your receiver amplifier Check all connections and cable to the inoperable speaker 1 Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver amplifier connection channel Switch the cord from the non operating speaker from its current connection to the working speaker connection If the speaker now works the problem is your receiver amplifier 2 Reconnect as original Remove the speaker cable at the working speaker directly and connect it directly to the non working speaker If the speaker now works the problem is somewhere in the original speaker cable 3 If the speaker still does not work the problem is the speaker Follow same procedure as above for No Sound Check the tone setting on your receiver amplifier Adjust the Treble and Bass settings on your receiver amplifier Check the connections carefully from the amplifier to your speakers and ensure correct Phase to and to accordingly Poor sound replication is expected from a speakers or speakers out of polarity
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