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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K
TM
Owners Manual
VNET 12, VNET 12 HP, VNET 15, VNET 300
VNET 15 HL, VNET 15BP & VNET 18DR
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 1.0: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.0: INTRODUCTION 3.0: THE BASICS 3.1 Unpacking and visual checks 3.2 Preliminary recommendation 4.0: INTERFACE PANEL 5.0: OPERATION 5.1: AC power requirements 5.2 Cooling 5.3 LED functions 5.4 Limiters 5.5 Audio Connections 5.6 User DSP on/off 6.0: NETWORK CONNECTIONS 6.1 Linking cabinets 7.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION 8.1: Updating firmware 9.0: EQUALISATION 10.0: ARRAYING 11.0 DIMENSIONS 12.0 PERFORMANCE DATA 13.0: TECH
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 1.0: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 within the operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude literature accompanying the product. to constitu
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED. Use only a flexible cable or cord provided with a green or green and yellow core which must be connected to the protective earthing terminal of the detachable Neutrik ’Powercon’ type NEC3FCA connector (Tannoy part number 3461 0919 as supplied with the equipment. The other end of the green or green and yellow conductor must be connected to the earthing pin of a suitable mains plug or the earthing terminal of the inst
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2.0: INTRODUCTION The Tannoy VNET12HP & VNET15 loudspeakers utilise high performance Dual Concentric“ drive units — the 12 (300mm) PowerDual“ and the 15 (380mm) PowerDual“. The substantially increased efficiency and power handling of these all-new driver designs ensures that the VNET12HP and VNET15 are capable of delivering high SPL s in even the most demanding applications. Like all Tannoy Dual Concentric loudspeakers the Tannoy VNET12HP and VNET15 exhibit true constant
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K E L I T S R C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 3.0: UNPACKING AND VISUAL CHECKS Every Tannoy VNET“ product is carefully tested and inspected before being packaged and leaving the factory. 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. 3.1: PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATION A wo
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 5.1: AC POWER REQUIREMENTS AC Power Requirements VNET“ products are equipped with Neutrik Powercon“ mains connectors which mate with the Neutrik NAC3FCA Cable connector, quick lock with a securing lever for power-in. This AC mains connector is supplied with each VNET“ product. The amplifier operates between the ranges of 100 to 240 Volts; the auto ranging power supply detects the mains voltage automatically and configures accordingly. Replace the mains fuse only with the
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 5.6: USER DSP ON/OFF A user DSP On/Off switch is provided on the amp panel. This miniature switch is recessed and can be easily activated with a small screwdriver. The switch in the OFF position will return the VNET“ loudspeaker back to the original factory settings, this basically means that any parameter edited in software (EQ, Crossover, Mute, Delay) can be defeated by activating this switch. This can be a very useful feature. Example:- In a large corporate production the
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 4.5: USER DSP ON/OFF Connections from the RS485 device to the speaker is as follows:- From RS485 Device RJ45 To Vnet Network B+ Pin 1 A - Pin 2 GND Pin 5 Network connections between nodes are via rugged Neutrik ethercon connectors; these are high quality and are compatible with standard RJ45 plugs. Node connections are made using standard RJ45 connectors and CAT5 cable. Long runs should be solid core, but standard is fine. The implication is that stranded is more robust a
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 7.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION You can check to see if you already have the .NET Framework 1.1 installed by clicking Start on your Windows desktop, selecting Control Panel, and then double-clicking the Add or Remove Programs icon. When that window appears, scroll through the list of applications. If you see Microsoft .NET Framework˚1.1 listed, the latest version is already installed and you do not need to install it again. Computer System Requirements:- Microsoft¤ Windows¤ 98 Mic
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 7.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3. Confirm Installation. Click 4. If you accept the licence agreement check I Agree and Click 5. The programme will begin installing 6. Installation Complete 11
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION Menus The menu system is arranged like so: 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 Update update device firmware (requires loader utility) ˚ Network Go Online˚ allows communication with devices on the network Go Offline stops communication with devices on the network Port allows you
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION 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. When going online, the application will take a few seconds while it copies the settings in the device to the control panel. (Se
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION The control panel shows the model name (not editable), and firmware version for the device. The device properties panel also have an editable Configuration Name, and Loudspeaker name, the latter will appear in the tree menu after editing. Each panel will in addition have a complete set of controls relating to the adjustable parameters within the device (press the EQ/DELAY tab to access this section). Each control will contain the current parameter valu
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION VNET CONTROL PANEL The control panel for VNET“ allows VNET“ parameters to be viewed and adjusted. The panel is organised into a monitoring area (at the top left of the panel) where the status of VNET“ may be viewed, and a control area where all the controls to adjust parameters are located. Note that Parameter adjustments are automatically stored in the DSP section of each VNET“ - it is not possible to do temporary changes the
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 7.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION Audio Processing VNET“ provides the following processing options: •• Crossover filtering with frequency variable over the range 10Hz to 25kHz (and Out ) with the following alignments: st • 1 order • 12dB/Octave Bessel • 12dB/Octave Butterworth • 12dB/Octave Linkwitz-Riley • 18dB/Octave Bessel • 18dB/Octave Butterworth • 24dB/Octave Bessel • 24dB/Octave Butter
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 7.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION 8.0 SOFTWARE OPERATION ˚ Smooth adjustment Whenever a parameter is changed, VNET“ will assess the likely impact on the signal path, and will intelligently smoothly ramp to the new value, or mute for a short time if the change could otherwise cause any undesirable sound to be reproduced. Power ON & OFF At the bottom left hand corner of the control panel there is a power button. Activating this button will shut down the amplifier. The DSP section rema
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 8.1: UPDATING FIRMWARE 8. At the bottom right hand side of the screen a blue bar will show the progress of the firmware update. 9. After the download is complete the following message appears. The DSP is updating at this point. Do not power down the unit or disconnect any network cable at this point. During the update a red bar will show the progress of the firmware update (bottom right of screen). 10. The device will then power cycle automatically. The loudspeaker is now re
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TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 9.0: EQUALISATION VNET“ loudspeakers are designed to need no equalisation or correction to overcome system limitations. As a result, they will only need equalisation to compensate for difficult acoustic environments. Over equalisation can reduce system headroom, and introduce phase distortion resulting in greater problems than cures. If equalisation is required then it should be applied gently and smoothly. VNET“ full range loudspeakers are point source, phase coherent de
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K K K E E E L L L I I I T T T S S S R R R C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 11.0 DIMENSIONS VNET 12 & 12HP 370.0 290.0 WARNING CAUTION RAIN OR MOISTURE SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC AVIS: OUVRIR. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS THIS CLASS D DIGITAL DEVICE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS AND COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS STATED IN THE MANUAL. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHE
