Quick Start Guide

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TCX series Quick Start Guide
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Networking Capability with LMS series Controllers
• • LMS-D2X controllers are designed to offer control and monitoring of system parameters over a BvNet
network in real time using a PC and TurboDrive software. The controllers are equipped with network
cards to allow the building of comprehensive networked loudspeaker systems.
• • Download the TurboDrive software from the supplied CD or from the TURBOSOUND website
turbosound.com and follow the installation instructions.
• • Install the drivers. If connecting via RS232 there is no need to install drivers. If connecting via USB
install the USB drivers which can be found on the CD that came with your Linea Research USB interface.
• • Networking multiple devices to a PC: BvNet is the method of connecting multiple devices and this is
done with the Linea Research USB & RS232 Interface (available from TURBOSOUND). The interface
enables devices to be connected to a PC either using RS232 or using USB. EIA485 is the network
protocol among the networked devices and is carried over CAT5-type cables. It works with the
following: PC with Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista operating systems,
or with Pentium processor, or CD ROM drive or internet access, RS232 or USB port.*
• • RS232: Connect your computer to the BvNet interface using a standard 9-pin serial cable. External power
is required for RS232 operation and this should be provided by the Linea Research Accessory Power Supply.
• • USB: Connect your computer to the BvNet interface using a USB Type A to USB Type B cable.
External power is not required when using USB.
• • Connect networked devices via RJ45 CAT5 cables.
• • Launch the TurboDrive software.
• • Application Authorisation: TurboDrive prompts for an Authorisation Code on the fi rst launch which
is PJLUWZ.
• • Select the COM port from Network > Com Port.
• • Click the Online toolbar button.
• • Click on one of the devices that appear in the tree view to Launch the panel.
• • When the progress bar indicates ready, adjust the controls as required.
• • Please refer to the TurboDrive User Guide for further information on networking.
Mounting and Fixing
TCX series cabinets are designed with multiple internal rigging points to suit many possible mounting
methods in permanent installations and portable situations. The table below summarises the mounting
accessories available for each model.
Model Wall mount Ceiling mount Eyebolts Pole bracket
TCX82/-WH WB-20 CB-20 EB-10-40 PB-55
TCX102/-WH
WB-20 CB-20 EB-10-40 PB-55
TCX122/-WH
WB-20 CB-20 EB-10-40 PB-55
TCX152/-WH
WB-20 CB-20 EB-10-40 PB-55
TCX115B/-WH
N/A N/A EB-10-40 N/A
TCX118B/-WH
N/A N/A EB-10-40 N/A
*Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries.
Use with Speaker Poles and Speaker Stands
Use an industry standard speaker pole on top of a bass cabinet to raise the
mid/high cabinets to above head height for better audience coverage. For
portable use remove the plastic bung covering the pole mount socket. Fit
the speaker pole into the pole mount socket on the TCX bass cabinet and
mount the TCX two-way cabinet to the top of the pole. Always use caution
when lifting the loudspeaker.
Wall Brackets
1. Separate the component parts of the bracket into the wall plate and
speaker plate assemblies by removing the nylock nut underneath the
wall plate horizontal lug.
2. Remove the countersunk bolts on the rear panel of the cabinet and
attach the speaker plate to the cabinet with the bolts supplied.
3. Fix the wall plate in the venue using appropriate fi xings
(not supplied), ensuring that the cable access hole is towards the top.
4. Lift the loudspeaker on to the wall plate and locate the large
captive bolt welded to the speaker plate through the wall plate lug.
Re-assemble the bracket parts, adjust the aim of the loudspeaker and
tighten all bolts.
Ceiling Brackets
1. Separate the component parts of the bracket into the ceiling plate and
speaker plate assemblies by removing the nylock nut underneath the
wall plate lug.
2. Remove the countersunk bolts on the rear panel of the cabinet and
attach the speaker plate to the cabinet with the bolts supplied.
3. Fix the ceiling plate in the venue using appropriate fi xings
(not supplied). Lift the loudspeaker on to the ceiling plate and
re-assemble the bracket fi xings, adjust the aim of the loudspeaker
and tighten all bolts.
Pole Brackets
TCX series mid-high cabinets equipped with a recessed pole mount socket can be wall mounted with the
generic TPOLE-BK pole bracket. Fix the bracket in the venue using appropriate wall fi xings, mount the
loudspeaker on to the spigot, and aim the loudspeaker as required. Tighten the pole bracket grub screw to
lock the loudspeaker and prevent unauthorised removal.
Illustrated: TCX152 on a WB-55 wall bracket
Illustrated: TCX122 on a CB-55 wall bracket