Tannoy VXNET Series User manual

VXNET SERIES
Professional Ioudspeakers
Quick Start Guide

Important Safety Instructions
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage " within the
product's enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point 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.
1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keeptheseinstructions
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6. Cleanonlywithadrycloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
 withthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
 registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers that
 produceheat.
9. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.
10. Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespeciedby
 the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
 used,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombination
 toavoidinjuryfromtip-over.
11. Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicing
 isrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,
 suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeen
 spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
 hasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,
 orhasbeendropped.
12. Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecied
 bythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartis
 used,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombination
 toavoidinjurtfromtip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
 forlongperiodsoftime.
14 Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is
 required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
 suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged.liquidhasbeen
 spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
 has been  exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
 normally,orhasbeendropped.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage " within the
product's enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point 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.
SAFETY WARNING
Donotremoveanycovers,loosenanyxingsorallowitemstoenterany
aperture.
SAFETY WARNING
Objectslledwithliquidsshouldnotbeplacedonthisapparatus.
AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE
Neretirezpaslescouvercles,nedesserrezpaslesxationsetnelaissez
aucunepièces’introduiredanslesouvertures.
AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE
Neplacezpasd’objetscontenantduliquideàproximitédel’appareil.
Introduction
DesignedandengineeredbyTannoy,theVXNETSeriescomprisesarangeofpowered(active)loudspeakersfordemandingprofessionalandcommercial
soundapplications.EachincorporatesacclaimedDualConcentricdrivertechnologyintandemwithon-boardpoweringVNETpowermodule.
ThisQuickStartGuidepresentsonlytheessentialinformationrequiredtoproperlyunpack,connectandplacetheunitinoperation.Pleaseconsultthefull
VXNETSeriesUserManualforadditionalinformationonsystemconguration,limitingfunctions,riggingandsafetyprocedures,andwarrantycoverage.
TheVXNETUserManualisavailableatwww.tannoypro.com.

Unpacking and Visual Checks
Every Tannoy VXNET 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,pleasenotifyyour
dealerimmediately.
Rear Interface Panel
XLR FEMALE AUDIO INPUT - This is a lockable XLR
lineinputsocketforconnectiontotheaudiosource.Fully
balanced:pin2hot(+),pin3cold(+),&pin1ground.
XLR MALE AUDIO LINK - This is a lockable XLR line
outputsockettolinkadditionalspeakers.Fullybalanced:
pin2hot(+),pin3cold(+),&pin1ground.
ROCKER POWER SWITCH–TurnsACpower
ontotheunit(100V–240V)
FUSE HOLDER–Replaceonlywith10A230V
anti-surgefuse.TannoypartNumber34610919.
AC MAINS CONNECOR–NeutrikPowercon
mainsconnector(supplied)
USER DSP ON/OFF SWITCH
POWER LED–BlueLEDindicateswhenpower
hasbeenappliedtothespeaker.
LIMIT/NETWORK FOUND LED–Alsomounted
onthefrontofthecabinet.Thiscanbeseen
clearlyfrombehindthegrillwhenactivated.
SIGNAL PRESENT LED
System Configuration
All loudspeakers in the VXNET range are integrated
designswhichincludesystemspecicEQandprotection
circuitry, without the need for external amplication. For
room equalization, delay and other commissioning or
setup functions, we recommend you use a Vnet SC1
orTDX1Digital Controller. PleaserefertothefullVXNET
Seriesmanual.
AC Power Requirements
VXNET products are equipped with Neutrik powerCON
mainsconnectorswhichmatewiththeNeutrikNAC3FCA
Cable connector, providing quick lock with a securing
leveratpower-in.
This AC mains connector is supplied with each VXNET
product.
VXNET module in VXNET loudspeakers has a universal
power supply. It will operate on any AC mains supply
from100Vto250V(+/-10%)at50or60Hz,although
with reduced power output capability at the low voltage
extremes. This allows continued operation even when
using long, thin power cables, or when powered from
portablegeneratorsthatareunabletomaintainfullnominal
voltage.
Cooling
Do not install this equipment in an enclosed space. Do
notlimitfreeventilationand movementofairaroundthe
back panel. Ensure that there is at least 100 mm (4”)
of space around all sides of the product for ventilation.
VXNET products do not have cooling fans; the highly
efcient switch mode power supply and proprietary
ClassDoutputstagehavelowcurrentdrawandtherefore
require only the convection cooling provided by the rear
panelheatsink.

LED Functions
LimitLED-Whenilluminatedthisindicatesthatthesystem
is approaching clipping. An occasional icker of the red
LEDontheloudestpeaksisacceptable.IfthisLEDremains
redformorethanthedurationofbriefdynamicpeaks,or
lightscontinuouslythenthesystemisbeingoverdriven.If
theredLEDilluminatesexcessively:
•Reducetheinputlevel(seeinterfacepanel)
•Reducetheoutputlevelofthemixer,orothersourceto
thespeaker.
Signal LED – The Green LED indicates that a useable
signalispresentattheinput.
Power LED – When AC mains is connected to the
speakerandthepowerswitchisturnedon,thebluelower
LEDwillilluminate.
Audio Connections
The signal input & link connectors are fully balanced.
Whenconnectingabalancedsignalbesuretowiretothe
followingstandard:
SIGNAL XLR CONNECTOR
Hot(+)  Pin2
Cold(-)  Pin3
Shield(GND) Pin1
Inastandardbalancedinterconnectiontherearetwosignal
conductorsandashield.Theshieldisnormallyreferenced
togroundatoneorbothends.Manytimestheshieldis
liftedatoneend,usuallyattheinputtoeliminate“ground
loops”ornoise.Thisshouldbedoneonlyasalastresort;
althoughitwillreducehum,theshieldscanactasradio
antennas and pick up radio frequency interference from
theenvironment.
Multiple enclosures may be driven from a single audio
source;simplyplugthesignalsourceoutputintotherst
XLRinputsocket,andpatchthatspeaker’sXLRlinktothe
nextspeaker’sXLRinputsocket.
Gain Structure and Limiting
The VXNET gain structure is designed to allow a low-
levelsourcedevicetodrivetheloudspeakertofulloutput.
Maximum specied SPL will be achieved with a 4 dBu
inputsignal.Thereissufcientheadroominthesignalpath
toaccommodateinputlevelsof10oreven20dBu,with
highqualitycompressionengagedasneededtomaintain
sonicintegritywithoutclipping.
Equalisation
The VXNET loudspeaker requires no equalisation or
correction to overcome system limitations; equalisation
is necessary only to compensate for difcult acoustic
environments.
Rigging and Safety Procedures
TheinstallationofTannoyProfessionalloudspeakersusing
the dedicated hardware should carried out only by fully
qualied installers, in accordance with all the required
safetycodesandstandardsthatareappliedattheplace
ofinstallation.
WARNING: As the legal requirements for ying change
fromcountrytocountry,please consultyourlocalsafety
standards ofce before installing any product. We also
recommend that you thoroughly check any laws and
bylawspriortoinstallation.Formoredetailedinformation
onrigginghardwareandsafetyprocedures,pleaseconsult
the full VX Series and VXP Series Hardware Manual
availableatwww.tannoy.com.
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