musikelectronic geithain TS46KSP User manual

musikelectronic geithain
TS 46KSP
Instructions for installation and use

TABLE OF CONTENTS II
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Table of contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Disclaimer 2
3 System description 3
4 Specications 4
4.1 Technicalspecications 4
4.2 Acousticaldiagramms 5
4.3 Technicaldrawing 6
5 Basic information 7
5.1 Guidelines 7
5.2 Disposal 7
5.3 Safetyinstructions 9
5.4 Deliverycontents 11
5.5 Cleaning 11
5.6 Environmentalconditions 11
5.7 Guaranteeacknowledgements 11
6 Controls and connections 12
7 Installation and operation 14
7.1 Mountingandpositioning 14
7.2 Startingupthespeakers 15
7.3 Wiring 16
7.4 Cableconnection 16
8 Operationandcongurationofthedevice 17
8.1 DesktopsoftwareMEGeithainDSPControl 17
9 Troubleshooting 18
10 Notes 19

INTRODUCTION 1
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1 Introduction
Dearcustomer,
Thankyouforthetrustyouhaveputinusbybuyingthesespeakers.Youdecideduponaquality
productthatinregardtotonalandtechnicalcharacteristicscompliestotheutmostexpectations.
Theusualburn-inperiodisnotrequired,becausethespeakersarearticiallyagedin-house.
Pleasereadthetechnicaldescriptionandmanualtotakeadvantageofthecapabilities
of these speakers and ensure safe operation.

DISCLAIMER 2
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2 Disclaimer
Technical data and appearances are subject to changes without notice. Errors and omissions
excepted.MusikelectronicGeithainGmbHassumesnoliabilityforanylosswhichmaybesuered
byanypersonwhorelieseitherwhollyorinpartuponanydescription,photographorstatement
contained herein. Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH products are sold through authorized fulllers
and resellers only. Fulllers and resellers are not agents of Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH and
have absolutely no authority to bind Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH by any express or implied
undertakingorrepresentation.Thismanualiscopyrighted.Nopartofthismanualmaybereproduced
ortransmittedinanyformorbyanymeans,electronicormechanical,includingphotocopyingand
recording,orbyanyinformationstorageorretrievalsystemwithoutthepriorwrittenpermissionof
MusikelectronicGeithainGmbH.
Allrightsreserved
Copyright©2023MusikelectronicGeithainGmbH

SYSTEMDESCRIPTION 3
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3 System description
The coaxial two-way sound reinforcement system TS46KSP features a compact cabinet, neutral
soundcolourandverystrongverticalfocusingandhighdynamics.Theactiveconceptguarantees
aperfect combination ofspeakers and ampliers.Thereforeto every useran ultracompact and
opticallydiscretespeechreinforcementsystemisavailable,thatworkswithoutacentralamplierrack
system.Highclassspeechreproductioninsmallandmiddlesizedauditoriawasthemainfocusfor
thedevelopmentofthisequipment.Eveninroomswithincreasedreverberationandlongerlistening
distancesanexcellentspeechaudibilityisachieved.Becauseoftheverticalradiationcharacteristics,
distractionsbyceilingandoorreectionsarehighlyreduced.Thiseectissupportedfurthermore
by our reliable cardioid technology, allowing directed radiation characteristics in the bass range.
Anotheradvantageistheminimisedmicrophonefeedbackinlivesituations.Theabandonmentof
hornspeakersresultsinaneutralityyouonlyknowfromrstclassstudiomonitors.
The components include four 4-inch cone woofers and eight 1-inch dome tweeters. Both are
eectivelysecured fromdestruction by an internal protectivecircuit.The coaxial arrangementof
theloudspeakersystemsensuresahomogeneouscoverageandthisalsoreducesthesizeofthese
soundreinforcementsystems.Forusewithmusicreproductionwesuggestanenhancementofthe
basstransmissionrangebyemployingTT-subwoofersfromMEGeithain.
Avarietyofavailablemountingsprovideeasyassemblyforalmosteveryapplication.

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4 Specications
4.1 Technicalspecications
Cabinettype cardioiddirectivityinlowfrequencies
MaximumSPL 116dBpeak/r=1m(3′3″)
Frequencyresponse 150Hz…20kHz−6dB
Coverageanglef>2 kHz 90°×12°(H×V)
Transducers
LF
HF
4× 4″cone
8× 1″dome
Calibration
Acousticoutputlevel/PE=−14dBu 95dBSPL/r=1m(3′3″)
Nominaloutputpower 2×180W
Maximumoutputpower 2×250W
Noiselevel ≤12dB(A)/r=1m(3′3″)
Inputs 1×XLRanalogue
Electroniccrossoverfrequency 2.1kHz
Directivityindex seediagram
Dimensions(h×w×d) 443×136×172mm(17.5″×5.4″×6.8″)
Weight 6.7kg(14.8lbs)
Environmentalspecications
Operatingtemperature
Storagetemperature
Relativehumidity
+15°C…+35°C(+59°F...+95°F)
−25°C…+45°C(−13°F...+113°F)
45%…75%
Designofthecabinet lumbercoreplywoodwithscratchproofstructure
coating
blackRAL9005,othercoloursonrequest
Additionalaccessories(optional) securitylug
stand,wallandceilingmountelements

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4.2 Acoustical diagramms
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FREE FIELD FREQUENCY RESPONSE
DIRECTIVITY INDEX

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4.3 Technical drawing

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5 Basic information
5.1 Guidelines
ThisproductcompliestorequirementsofcurrentEuropeanandnationalguidelines.Theconformity
isascertained,correspondingdeclarationsandrecordsaredepositedwiththemanufacturer.
ECDeclarationofConformityinaccordancetoECDirectives
;ElectromagneticCompatibility(2004/108/EG)
;LowVoltageDirective(2006/95/EG)
This product conforms to the following standards:
;EN55103-1 Emission
;EN55103-2 Immunity
5.2 Disposal
ProductsbuiltbyusbelongtoB2C-classoftheWEEEguidelinesandmustnotbe
disposedwithdomesticwaste.
5.2.1 Germany
Itisnotallowedtodisposeofusedelectricalequipmentasdomesticwaste.
Non-reusable parts of the mounting accessories have to be disposed according to national
environmentalregulations.
Ensuredisposalofdamagedmountingaccessoriesbeforetheycouldbereused.
Butdonotdisposetheseproductsandaccessoriesatocialcollectingpointsforrecyclingeither!
DisposalofMusikelectronicGeithainGmbHproductslabelledwithawastebinsignhavethustobe
disposedofbyMusikelectronicGeithainGmbHalone.PleasecallMusikelectronicGeithainGmbHat
thenumberstatedbelowifyouhaveaMusikelectronicGeithainGmbHproducttobedisposed.We
willoeryouastraightforwardandprofessionaldisposalnotaectingcost.
IfthereisnowastebinsignononeofyourMusikelectronicGeithainGmbHproducts,becausethey
havebeensoldbeforeMarch2006thenbylawtheownerisinchargeofthedisposal.Forthesewe
willbehappytoassistandoeryouproperwaysofdisposal.
Declaration:WiththeElektroG(lawrelatingtoelectricalandelectronicequipmentandappliances)we
havecompliedwiththeEU-directiveonwasteelectricalandelectronicequipment(WEEE,2002/96/
EC).

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The Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH has thus labelled all products mentioned in the WEEE from
03/24/2006onwardswith asign with acrossed out wastebin anda white barbelow.Thissign
indicatesthatthedisposalintothedomesticwasteisprohibitedandthattheproducthasbeenput
intocirculationatthe03/24/2006earliest.
TheMusikelectronicGeithainGmbHhasbeenlegallyregisteredasamanufacturerwiththeregistration
oceEAR.OurWEEEregistrationNo.is:DE72404519
5.2.2 EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
Itisnotallowedtodisposeofusedelectricalequipmentasdomesticwaste.
The Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH has thus labelled all products coming from EU-Member
countriesas wellas Norway,IcelandandLiechtenstein(exceptGermany)mentionedintheWEE
from08/13/2005onwardswithasignwithacrossedoutwastebinandawhitebarbelow.Thissign
indicatesthatthedisposalintothedomesticwasteisprohibitedandthattheproducthasbeenput
intocirculationatthe08/13/2005earliest.
UnfortunatelytheEuropeandirectiveWEEEhasbeencompliedwithimplementingdierentnational
provisionsoflawthroughoutallmembercountries,whichmakesitimpossibleforustooerconsistent
solutionsforthedisposalthroughoutEurope.
Responsibleforcomplying with theseprovisionsoflawisthelocaldistributor (importer) of each
country.
Forproperdispositionofusedproductsinaccordancewiththeselocalprovisionsinthementioned
countriesoftheEuropeanUnion(exceptGermany)pleaseaskyourlocaldealerorthelocalauthorities.
5.2.3 Other countries
Forproperdispositionofusedproductsinaccordancewiththeselocalprovisionsinothercountries
pleaseaskyourlocaldealerorthelocalauthorities.

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5.3 Safety instructions
Likeusinganyotherelectricaldeviceyoushouldobservethefollowingoperationguidelines,safety
instructionsandwarningsignstoensureoptimumfunctionalityandsafetyofoperation!
;Readtheseinstructionscarefully.
;Keeptheseinstructionsduringthelifecycleatasafeplace.Theinstructionsareanimportant
partoftheproduct.
;Heedallwarnings.Followallinstructions.
;Theproductmayonlybeusedinaccordancewiththeinformationprovidedintheusermanual.
Beforeandduringtheusageoftheamplierpleaseensurethatallrecommendations,especially
thesafetyrecommendationsintheusermanual,areadheredto.
;Donotplacethisproductonanunstablecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortable.Theproductmay
fall,causingseriousinjury,anddamagetotheproduct.
;Donotexposethedevicetodirectsunradiation.
;Donottrytoinsertanythingintodeviceopenings.
;Donotinstallthedeviceinroomswithhighhumidity.
;Thedeviceshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandnoobjectslledwithliquidsshall
beplacedonthedevice.
;Cleanonlywithdryorslightlymoistenedcloth.
;Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourselfasopeningorremovingcovermayexposeyou
todangerousvoltageorotherhazards.
;Thereisriskofelectricshockwhenthedeviceisopen.
;Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.

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Water, rain, humidity and dust
Thedeviceisnotprotectedagainst water,rainorexcessivehumidityandmustn‘tbeexposedto
theseenvironmentalconditionsoroperatednexttothem.Employappropriatesafetymeasuresto
preventdustanddirttogetintothedevice.Dustandhumidityareoftenthemainreasonforhigh
voltagecreepagepathsandseriouselectricaldangers.
Maintenance
Unplugthedevicefromthemainssupplyandrefertoyourauthorisedretailerorauthorisedrepair
and maintenance shop or the manufacturer. Maintenance is only allowed by one of the stated
groups,becauseopeningorremovingthecovercouldexposeyoutodangerousvoltagesorother
dangers.Maintenanceisrequiredwhen…
;…liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintothedevice,
;…thedevicehasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,
;…thedevicehasbeendroppedorsuereddamageinanyotherway,
;…thedeviceexhibitsadistinctchangefromitsnormalfunctionorperformance.
Repair and replacement parts
Allserviceandrepairworkmustbecarriedoutbyanauthorisedretaileroranauthorisedrepairand
maintenanceshoporthemanufacturer.Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,pleaseensurethat
onlyreplacementpartsspeciedbythemanufacturerareused.Theuseofunauthorizedreplacement
partsmayresultininjuryand/ordamagethroughreorelectricshockorotherelectricity-related
hazards.
Transport
To ship this device, always use the original shipping carton and packaging materials. For best
protectionpackitthesamewayasthemanufacturer.
Cleaning
Unplugthedevicefromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Donotuseliquidoraerosolcleaners.
Correction of damages to the coating / changing the front foam
Although the used coating is highly resistant, the use of protective covers or ight cases is
recommendedtoavoiddamagesduringtransport.Ifdamagestothecoatingoccurdespitethese
precautions,thecoatingcouldberestoredwithacrylicpaintinthesameRALcolourasthespeaker.
cord protection
cordsshouldberoutedsothattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplacedupon
themoragainstthem,payingparticularattentiontocordsandplugs,andthepointwheretheyexit
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Interference of external objects and/or liquids with the appliance
Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughopeningsastheymaytouchdangerous
voltagepointsorshortoutpartsthatcouldresultinareorelectricshock.Neverspillliquidofany
kindonthedevice.
Connecting
Readtheuser‘smanualoftheotherequipmentcarefullyandfollowtheinstructionswhenmaking
theconnections.
Soundlevel
Reducetheleveltominimumbeforeyouturnonthespeakertopreventsuddenhighlevelsofnoise
whichmaycausehearingorspeakerdamage.
Unboxing
Thespeakersareshippedinpropercondition.Unpackthespeakercarefullyandcheckforvisible
damages.Incaseofdamagesreportthemtoyourretailer.Keepthepackaging,incasethespeaker
hastobetransportedinthefuture.
Tounpackthedevicepleaserefertotheadditionalusermanualforunboxing.
5.4 Deliverycontents
;SpeakerTS46KSP
;Technicaldescriptionandusermanual
5.5 Cleaning
Thespeakerismadeofrealwoodveneerandneedstobenurturedinthesamewayasfurnishings.
Weadvisequalitywaxpolishtoensuredurabilityoftheveneer.Surfacescanalsobecleanedwith
tidy,slightlydamped,fuzz-free,smoothcloth.
5.6 Environmentalconditions
Ensurethefollowingenvironmentalconditionsinyourlisteningroom:
;Operatingtemperature  +15°C...+35°C(+59°F...+95°F)
;Storagetemperaturerange −25°C...+45°C(−13°F...+113°F)
;Relativehumidity  45%...75%
5.7 Guarantee acknowledgements
Openingthedevicebyunauthorizedpersonnelleadstoallclaimsunderguaranteeexpire.Incaseof
destructionbyoverload,misuseoroutsideinuencestherearenoclaimsunderguarantee.

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Preset button with preset indicator (1)
Pressingthebuttonswitchestothenextpreset.ThecurrentpresetisindicatedbyagreenLED.
Clipping indicator (2)
Indicateswhetherlimitingorclippingisoccurring.
Signal indicator (3)
Indicateswhetherasignalispresent.
Gain control (3)
Adjustingthevolumeonthedevice.
Low-cut / stand-by switch button (3).
Pressingthebuttononceswitchestheuser-denedlowcutlteronoro.Theswitched-onlowcut
lterisindicatedbyaredLED.
Long pressure (5 seconds) on the button switches the unit to stand-by. The stand-by mode is
indicatedbyaredashingLED.Anotherlongpress(5seconds)endsthestand-bymode.
LINE In-/Output XLR3 F/M (8)
Symmetricalinand/oroutputconnectors,forinputsignalsupto+6dBu.
Mains supply with Powercon In/Out (11)
Connectiontomainsandthepossibilitytopowerupanotherspeakerwithmax. A.
On/Oswitch(11)
Thisswitchturnsthedeviceonando.ThePowerconOutsocketcanbeusedatanytimetosupply
powertootherdevices.

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7 Installation and operation
7.1 Mounting and positioning
7.1.1 Instructions for mounting and suspension of speakers
Refersuspendingthespeakerstotrainedandqualiedpersonnel.
Heedallwarningsandinstructionsofthespeakersandmountingaccessoriesaswellasnational
regulations.
Everyspeakeristobesuspendedwithasecondindependentyingpoint.Thisappliesalsotospeakers
principallysuspendedontwoyingpoints.Theadditionalprotectionsuspensionhastobeattached
inthatwaythatincaseoffailureoftheprimarysuspensionthesecondarysuspensionisholding
thespeakerwithoutfallingorswinging.Ensurethatall connections aresecured to preventtheir
detachingontheirownandthatonlyadmissiblystaticallytestedandsucientlysizedconnecting
devices,ropesandchainsareused.
7.1.2 Mounting instructions for speakers
Speakersaretobemountedinaway,sothattheycannotfallandcausedamagestoenvironmentor
persons.Thereforestackedspeakersaretobesecuredwithsafetystraps.Connectingcableshave
tobeinstalledsothatnobodytrips.
Stability of stacked systems (including standsand distance rods) is ensured, when the following
requirementisfullled:
Stackedsystemsmaynotfalleveniftheyareinclinedmorethan10°inanydirection.Tofullthis
requirementtakemeasurestoachievecompliance.Onepossibilityisstrappingthestackedspeakers
toasolidbaseorusingsafetystraps.
7.1.3 Accurate alignment of the speakers
Theenvironmentheavilyinuencestheresultofthesoundreinforcement,soabsolutestatements
arenotpossible.Aproperalignmentofthespeakersleadstohearableincreasesinquality.
Midandhighrangesystemsshouldbeinstalledaboveheightofheadoftheaudiencetoprevent
shadowingofsound.Alowerinstallationheightresultsingreaterdierencesinlevelbetweenfront
andbackseatscomparedtospeakerswithhigherinstallationheight.Pleasenotethatthisisjusta
generalguidelineandthebestpossibleresultmayvaryfromroomtoroom.
7.1.4 Mounting and fastening elements
Mountingandfasteningelementsforceiling,wallorstandinstallationaswellasuserspecicsolutions
areavailablefromtheretailerormanufacturer.

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7.2 Starting up the speakers
Eachtimeavisualinspectionandfunctionalcheckisrecommendbeforestartingupthespeakers.If
therearedoubtsregardingproperoperatingconditionorsafetyofthespeaker,thespeakermustn‘t
beused.
Whenchainhoistsareinoperationensurenobodyisdirectlyunderneathorinthevicinitytotheload.
7.2.1 Visual inspection
Toreduceriskofaccidentsbyfailureordysfunctionofacomponentallsystemsneedregularchecks.
;visualinspectionofalloutsidepartsforobviousdamage(e.g.scratches,damagesofanykind)
;visualinspectionofallmountingaccessoriesforobviousdamage(e.g.scratches,corrosion)
;inspectionoffrontgrilleandfoamforsecureattachment
;regularlubricationofallsocketswithWD-40orsimilarproducts
7.2.2 Functional check
;Whenthesystemisreadyforoperationturnupthelevelonthemixingconsole.Thenthelevels
ofthetopcabinetsandbasssystemsshouldbebalanced.S

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7.3 Wiring
;Turnoallequipment.
;Use only cables complying with national security regulations
Beforeuse,inspectthecablesforobviousdamages(e.g.throughbends).
;Switchonperipheraldevices(mixingconsoles,eects,etc.)rst,speakersshouldbethelast
devicesto be switched on. Stick to this order, otherwise switching noisescoulddamagethe
systems.
;Incaseofnoise,turnoalldevicesinreverseorderandcheckallcableconnections.Afterthat
switchontheotherperipheraldevicesandcheckthemforinterferences.
;Ensureallcablesareinstalledinawaythatnobodycantripoverthem.
7.4 Cable connection
Theinputoftheintegratedamplieriselectricallybalanced.Whenyoursignalsourcealsoutilizes
balancedconnectors,pleaseuseacablewiredasstatedinthetable:
Balanced connector
(amplier)
Balanced connector
(signal source)
Unbalanced connector
(signal source)
XLR XLR RCA
Earth Pin1 Pin1 Ring
Signal+ Pin2 Pin2 Tip
Signal- Pin3 Pin3 Ring
Whenusingasignalsourcewith unbalanced outputs(RCA)youneed tobalancetheconnecting
cables.Thisavoidshumandothernoiseinterferences.Thetableandthefollowinggureshowthe
wiring.
Unbalanced RCA to balanced XLR Connections
Loudspeaker (XLR-3M) Cable Source (RCA)
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8 Operationandcongurationofthedevice
TheTS46KSPcanbecongureddirectlyatthedeviceorcomfortablywithapersonalcomputerand
MEGeithainDSPControl.
8.1 Desktop software ME Geithain DSP Control
ForTS46KSPcongurationandmonitoringispossibleviatheintegratedRJ45portwithapersonal
computer(IBM-PCorMacintosh).Theaccordingsoftwareaswellasausermanualisavailablefor
downloadfromtheMusikelectronicGeithainGmbHwebsite.

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9 Troubleshooting
Errordescription Possiblecauses Correctivemeasures
Nosound Speakersarenotconnected
correctly
ExaminetheXLR connections
tothespeakers
In-/outputsaremuted Deactivatemutingatthede-
viceorinthesoftware
Noinputsignalavailable Applyananalogueinputsignal
Networkdoesnotrecognize
thedevice
Networkcabledefect Exchangethenetworkcable
NoDHCPinthenetwork ConnectthePCdirectlytothe
amplierwithanetworkcable
andcheckthenetworkset-
tingsofthedevice