Quick Start Guide

12 DCS118B-DCS115B Quick Start Guide 13
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our website at tannoy.com.
Unpacking the Loudspeaker
After unpacking the unit please check carefully for damage. If damage is found, please notify your supplier at once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim.
Please retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.
Safety Requirements
DCS118B and DCS115B subwoofers operate as a passive system and require only one amplifi er channel. To avoid wasting amplifi er power, you should use heavy-
duty speaker cable, with a minimum wire size of 1.5 mm
2
(16 AWG), and preferably 2.5 mm
2
(14 AWG) for longer runs. For extreme cable lengths, be aware of cable
impedance and resistive losses. Always observe the correct polarity.
Amplier Considerations
The DCS subwoofers should be driven by high quality power ampli ers designed for true professional use. Power ampli ers should be capable of delivering long term
broadband power equal to half the loudspeaker’s peak power rating at its stated nominal impedance. The use of underpowered ampli ers must be avoided as heavily
clipped signals can cause permanent loudspeaker damage. Limiters, crossovers and equalisation points must be set in accordance with the settings provided on the
Tannoy website. This will ensure the optimum sound quality and long-term reliability as well as protection from damage.
Neutrik speakON* NL4 locking input connector(s) and 4-way barrier strip(s) are provided, allowing options for input and link, parallel and discrete operation.
Recommended Minimum Amplier Power
Model DCS118B DCS115B
Mode Passive Passive
Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Minimum Ampli er
Power
Continuous RMS 1000 W 800 W
Peak 4000 W 3200 W
Connections
DCS118B and DCS115B
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Passive
speakON* NL4
Barrier Strip
1-
2-
2+
1+
PASSIVE, Input SUB -
PASSIVE, SUB -
PASSIVE, Input SUB +
PASSIVE, SUB +
1+ 1- 2+ 2-
LF
NL4
Input/
Link
1+
1 -
2+
2 -
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>
>
>
>
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>
>
1+
1 -
2+
2 -
Barrier
Strip
Input/
Link