Prodipe TDC5 User manual

U S E R M A N U A L
S t u d i o M o n i t o r s
TDC5 – TDC6 – TDC8

Safety Information
Precautions
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” inside the appliance that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Important Instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Retain these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this appliance near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings that were installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers
that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the plug provided does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to ensure
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where it exits from the appliance.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. If
using a cart, be careful when moving the cart/appliance combination to avoid injury from tip-over (Figure 1 .
13 Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any
way, for example, the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen inside the
appliance, the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: The appliance should not be exposed to drips or splashes of water. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
not be placed on the appliance.
Thank you for purc
hasing this digital appliance.
To ensure perfect operation and security, please read the manual carefully
and retain it for future reference.
This logo indicates that the product can be recycled after it has been used. Please do not dispose of the product with
your normal household waste. Return the product to the shop where you purchased it or place it in the designated
recycling container.

Contents
1 – Introduction............................................................................................................................2
2 – Connections ............................................................................................................................2
3 – Settings ....................................................................................................................................3
4 – Audio input/output sockets ..............................................................................................4
5 – Spe ker Orient tion ............................................................................................................4
6 – Specific tions .........................................................................................................................6

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1 – Introduction
Th nk you for choosing this PRODIPE product.
Safety Information
To ensure both your safety and the proper functioning of this product, p ease take
the time to read the safety instructions on the back cover.
WARNING. To avoid any possibi ity of e ectric shock, p ease do not remove the
back pane of this product. For any repair work p ease contact either the shop
where you purchased the product or a qua ified technician.
P ease note that when the vo ume is turned up high, this equipment can produce
sound eve s which may irreparab y damage your hearing.
2 – Connections
To ensure th t your studio monitors re properly connected, ple se dhere to the following
steps:
1. Check your udio le d.
2. Switch on the equipment you intend to use with the spe kers (console, PC, udio
equipment, etc.).
3. Check the spe ker settings nd your udio equipment (volume turned down to its
lowest level).
4. Check the volt ge , turn the Prodipe spe ker POWER switch  to ON - the LED 
should light up.
Note that: when powering off, the Prodipe spe kers should be switched off first (switch 
to OFF nd LED  goes out).
Important: the choice of volt ge vi the AC SELECT switch  depends on your power
supply. Any ch nge to the volt ge should be c rried out when the spe kers re off (switch 
to OFF nd spe kers unplugged from the power supply).
TDC 5 TDC 6 TDC 8
POWER SUPPLY
110V
–
120V
220V
–
240V
110V
–
120V
220V
–
240V
110V
–
120V
220V
–
240V
AC SELECT  115V 230V 115V 230V 115V 230V
FUSE 
1A 500mA 2A 1A 2A 1A
Figure 1

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3 - Settings
V rious settings re v il ble on the b ck p nel of the spe kers:
Figure 2 - B ck P nel
VOLUME
The g in c n be djusted using the VOLUME control switch on the re r p nel of the spe kers
(see
Figure 3).
It c n be set between -30dB nd +6dB.
Figure 3
ADJUSTING THE HIGH FREQUENCIES (HF LEVEL)
The high frequency level c n be set using the HF control switch on the re r p nel of the
spe kers (see Figure 4). The following levels re v il ble: +1dB, 0dB (fl t), -1dB, nd -
2dB.
Figure 4

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4 – Audio input/output sockets
The XLR nd TRS sockets re b l nced; the RCA is unb l nced.
Figure 5 – TRS, XLR, RCA inputs
5 – Speaker Orientation
Figure 6
The Prodipe studio monitors c n be pl ced upright or t n ngle.
Figure 7
Optimum Listening Height

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Speaker Orientation for Stereo Listening
Stereo Listening Position
Figure 8
Positioning your spe kers correctly in studio setup is critic l to their perform nce.
Reflection is the most likely coustic problem you will h ve to de l with.
As shown in Figure 8, where you pl ce the spe kers in rel tion to mixer console c n
modify the sound w ve nd hence lter how th t sound is perceived.
Ref ection
Figure 9
Equil ter l
Tri ngle

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6 - Specifications
TDC 5 TDC 6 TDC 8
Frequency Response (+/- 3db) 60Hz - 20kHz 50Hz - 20kHz 40Hz - 20kHz
High Frequency Driver
1” (25 mm)
M gnetic lly shielded
Silk dome
1” (25 mm)
M gnetic lly shielded
Silk dome
1” (25 mm)
M gnetic lly shielded
Silk dome
Low Frequency Driver 5.25” (130 mm)
Aluminium cone
6.5” (165 mm)
Aluminium cone
8” (200 mm)
Aluminium cone
AMPLIFICATION
LF Power
HF Power
40 w tts
20 w tts
60 w tts
20 w tts
80 w tts
30 w tts
Sign l to Noise R tio > 92 db > 95 db > 98 db
Input Imped nce
B l nced
Unb l nced
20K Ohm
10K Ohm
20K Ohm
10K Ohm
20K Ohm
10K Ohm
Crossover Filter Type Active Active Active
FUSE 5mm x 20mm
110V - 120V
220V - 240V
1A
500mA
2A
1A
2A
1A
FEATURES
1 XLR input
1 TRS input
1 RCA input
IEC m ins connector
VOLUME control
HF LEVEL control
LED power indic tor
1 XLR input
1 TRS input
1 RCA input
IEC m ins connector
VOLUME control
HF LEVEL control
LED power indic tor
1 XLR input
1 TRS input
1 RCA input
IEC m ins connector
VOLUME control
HF LEVEL control
LED power indic tor
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm 274.8 x 181 x 210 306.5 x 210 x 251 350 x 250 x 280
Weight (per unit) 6kg 8kg 10kg

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IPE Music
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