TECNARE Versatile V Series User manual

V SERIES USER’S
MANUAL

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1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 2
2 SAFETY............................................................................................................................ 4
3 V SERIES FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 6
4 SYSTEM’S FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 7
5 GENERAL SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 7
5.1 Passive Box ................................................................................................................................ 7
5.1.1 Spea er connection ................................................................................................. 7
5.1.2 Amplifier selection ................................................................................................... 8
5.1.3 V Series and DPA-28X .............................................................................................. 8
5.1.3.1 FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
5.1.3.2 FRONT PANEL FUNCT ONS ................................................................. 9
5.1.3.3 REAR PANEL FUNCT ONS ................................................................... 9
5.1.4 V Series Recommended configurations. .................................................................... 10
5.2 PCC ADVANCED SERIES ............................................................................................................. 13
5.2.1 Main Features ....................................................................................................... 13
5.2.2 Bac Panel............................................................................................................ 14
5.2.3 Connection Diagram .............................................................................................. 17
5.2.4 Pcc Advaced Software User’s Manual........................................................................ 17
5.2.4.1 NSTALLAT ON ............................................................................... 17
5.2.4.2 US NG THE PCC CONTROLLER ADVANCED SER ES .............................. 17
5.3 RIGGING .................................................................................................................................. 25
5.3.1 Safety .................................................................................................................. 25
5.3.2 Single V10/V12/V15 .............................................................................................. 26
5.3.2.1 Flown Vertically .............................................................................. 26
5.3.2.2 Mounted On a wall. ......................................................................... 26
5.3.2.3 On wind stand or on SW118 ............................................................. 27
6 Contact ......................................................................................................................... 28
1 INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing TECNARE. This product comprises the best quality designed to offer
a professional use for many years.
V Series means Versatile loudspeakers, DSP controlled networking powered and non-
powered, portable sound reinforcement products, ideally suited to all kinds of live
performance, including stage monitoring

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Common characteristics to all models are:
•Multiply Birch plywood enclosures.
•Highest quality speaker standards.
•Weather proof protection, both in speakers components and enclosures.
•Very high power capacity.
•Proprietary wave guide design.
•Hi-fi quality speaker response.
Active PCC advanced technology versions:
•Self-powered systems of high efficiency and low weight.
•Systems individually DSP controlled by software in real time.
•Graphical Equalizer of 30 bands by acoustic box.
•Parametric Equalizer of 10 bands by acoustic box.
•ndividual control of gain, solo and mute.
•ndividual Crossover of four bands Linkwitz Riley of 24dB/octave.
•ndividual Compressor-Limiter by band.
•Variable delay on each band of up to 4 ms to adjust acoustic centers.
•Communication network able to operate, in real time, with up to 64 boxes

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2 SAFETY
Some terminals carry electrical current of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Use only high-quality
commercially-available speaker cables
with ¼” TS plugs pre-installed. All other
installation or modification should be
performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it
appears, alerts you to the
presence of ininsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure –
voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it
appears, alerts you to important
operating and maintenance
instructions in the accompanying
literature. Please read the manual
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the top
cover (or the rear section). No
user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
These service instructions are for
use by qualified service
personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock do not
perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operation instructions.
Repairs have to be performed by qualified
service personnel.
1. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is
operated.
2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED ALL WARNINGS
All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered
to.
4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use of instructions
should be followed.
5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS
NEAR WATER
Do not use the product near water. For
example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6. CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION
OPENINGS
Slots and openings in the cabinet back or
bottom are provided for ventilation, to
ensure reliable operation of the limit and
to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface. This product should never
be placed near or over a radiator or heat
source. This product should not be placed
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bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacture's
instructions have been adhered to.
8. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT
SOURCES
This Product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that
produces heat.
. 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 prongs
are provided for your safety. f the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for 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 THEY EXIT FROM
THE APPARATUS.
11. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS
ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
12. USE ONLY WITH CART, STAND,
TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE
SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER,
OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS.
WHEN A CART IS USED, USE CAUTION
WHEN MOVING THE
CART/APPARATUS TO AVOID INJURY
FROM TIP-OVER.
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit
may fall, causing serious injury to
someone, and serious damage to the
appliance. A unit and cart combination
should be moved with care.
13. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS
DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR
WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS
OF TIME.
For added protection for this unit during a
lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the unit due
to lightning and power line surges.
14. REFER ALL SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN THE
APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN
ANYWAY, SUCH AS WHEN THE 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 FROPPED.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
16. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE APPARATUS.

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3 V SERIES FEATURES
V Series means Versatile loudspeakers,
DSP controlled networking powered and
non-powered, portable sound
reinforcement products, ideally suited to
all kinds of live performance, including
stage monitoring.
t offers unbeatable audio performance,
advanced PCC technology including
networking and software control on each
speaker. V Series are synonymous with
exceptional sound quality and reliabilty
and are designed for the most discerning
musician and audio systems contractor.
t offers unbeatable audio performance,
advanced PCC techonology features
including networking and software control
on each speaker. BZA Series are
synonymous with exceptional sound
quality and reliability, designed for the
most discerning Dj and audio systems
contractor.
PCC technology transforms a standard
powered speaker into an active device,
namely a PCC speaker, controlled with a
small laptop via software, A standard PCC
speaker houses one or more module amps
and a DSP processor. All these PCC
speakers are linked by a network through
a USB interface to the laptop.
Once connected, we can control in real
time the parameters of each speaker such
as volume, graphic equalisation,
parametic equalisation, crossover, internal
delays, compressor-limiters, check test,
save and recall of presets, mute, transfer
spectrum analysis, r.t.a. spectrum control,
phase check, and more!
Consisting of seven models, and suitable
for portable or fixed installation dance
sound reinforcement applications, the
BZA Series has set the standard for
professional disco loudspeaker systems.
Applications:
•Dance Clubs.
•Theatre and corporate events.
•Houses of workship.
•Touring.
•Live music venues.
Main Characteristics:
•Built in proprietary hardware for
simple, fast and safe rigging.
•Enclosures made with the latest
techniques ensuring a perfect and
rigid construction.
•Weatherized finish is provided, as
the cabinet is coated with rugged
Durawound texture finish and
protected with specially treated
grills.
•16mm or 18mm birch plywood.
Finished in blck semimatt textured
Durawood weatherized coating.
One recessed carrying handle.
•Powder coated perforated steel grid
with acoustically transparent
reticulated foam.
•Max SPL: Up to 133dB Continuous.

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4 SYSTEM’S FEATURES
V 10
Frequency Response: 52Hz-20kHz ±4dB
Nominal Dispersion: 90ºH x 60ºV @ -6dB
mpedance: 8 Ohm
Sensitivity: 97dB (1w/1m)
Calculated max SPL: 124dB Continuous
Power Handling: 350W nominal
700W continuous
Dimensions(HxWxD): 525x340x290mm
Net weight: 20kg selfpowered Pcc version.
Components: 1x10” LF driver, 1x HF
driver on a rotatable exponential horn..
V 12
Frequency Response:
48Hz-17kHz ±4dB
Nominal Dispersion: 80ºH x 60ºV @ -6Db
Rotatable horn allows swap of horizontal
and vertical pattern.
mpedance: 8 Ohm
Sensitivity: 100dB (1w/1m)
Calculated max SPL: 128dB Continuous
Power Handling: 520W nominal
1040W continuous
Dimensions(HxWxD): 645x390x392mm
Net weight: 29 kg selfpowered Pcc
version.
Components:
1x12”LF driver, 1x1.5”HF driver on a
rotatable exponential horn.
V 15
Frequency Response: 42Hz-17kHz ±4dB
Nominal Dispersion: 80ºH x 60ºV @ -6Db
Rotatable horn allows swap of horizontal
and vertical pattern.
mpedance: 8 Ohm
Sensitivity: 101dB (1w/1m)
Calculated max SPL: 130dB Continuous
Power Handling: 720W nominal
1050W continuous
Dimensions(HxWxD): 715x455x395mm
Net weight: 34kg selfpowered Pcc version.
Components: 1x15” LF driver, 1x1.5”HF
driver on a exponential horn.
5 GENERAL SETUP
INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Passive Box
5.1.1 Speaker connection
biza series are connected with Speakon
NL4FC plugs.
Connectors are wired as follows:
Speakon
Connector
V 10
V 12
V 15
1(+) LF(+)
1(-) LF(-)
2(+) HF(+)
2(-) HF(-)
3(+)
3(-)

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The two socket speakon pins in the box
are connected in parallel within the
enclosure, so either connector can be used
to connect an amplifier or to link to an
additional Array series or Tenare unit.
Tecnare recommends a maximum length
cable according to the section cable used.
Section [mm
2
]
Impedance 1.5 2.5 2.5
2 3 5 8
3 4.5 7.5 12
4 6 10 16
6 9 15 24
8 12 20 32
12 18 30 48
16 24 40 64
5.1.2 Amplifier selection
Tecnare recommends amplifiers in
agreement with the table below:
Unit Conf.
2 x V10 1 x MA800
2 x V12 1 x MA2400
2 x V15 1 x MA2400
4 x V10 + 2 x SW118M 1 x MA2400 + 1 x MH4000
2 x V12 + 2 x SW118M 1xMA2400 + 1 x MH4000
2 x V15 + 2 x SW118M
1xMA2400 + 1 x MH4000
5.1.3 V Series and DPA-28X
The DPA 28X is a complete 2 input - 8
output digital loudspeaker management
system designed for the touring or fixed
sound installation markets. The absolute
latest in available technology is utilized
with 64-bit floating point processors and
high performance 24-bit Analogue
Converters. The high-bit DSP prevents
noise and distortion induced by truncation
errors of the commonly used 24-bit fixed-
point devices. A complete set of
parameters include /O levels, delay,
polarity, 8 bands of parametric EQ per
channel, multiple crossover selections,
compressor, Limiter, USB and Ethernet
port connection. Precise frequency control
is achieved with its 1 Hz resolution.
The DPA - 28X can be controlled or
configured in real time on the front panel
using the previously stored presets or with
the intuitive PC software via the USB or
Ethernet interface. The Ethernet port
allows controlling the device from a long
distance using just an nternet connection.
5.1.3.1 FEATURES
•2 nput and 8 Outputs.
•64 Bits floating point DSP
•High performance 24-bit A/D
Converters
•1 Hz Frequency Resolution
•Storage of up to 10 program
setups
•Unlimited number of presets via
software
•Uploading of 10 collection presets
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•USB port connection.
•Ethernet port connection
•30 bands nput graphic equalizer.
•8 bands Output Parametric
equalizer per output channel
•4 ways configurable Crossover
•Main Delay
•nput and output Compressor and
Limiter
•Configurable Clock
•Noise Generator
•Sound Analyzer
•Phase inverter per band
•Mute
•Via adjustable delay
5.1.3.2 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS
1.-LCD Screen CH-A: Show all the
necessary information to control de unit
1.- Unit name
2.-Shows the preset number and
identification.
3.- D of the Unit.
2.- Rotary thumb wheel CH-A: Controls
the presets. To select the desire preset,
press the wheel.
3.- On / S GNAL / CL P led CH-A: When
On indicate the unit is On, Signal at the
input and the input level is above the
device’s maximum headroom respectively.
4.- LCD Screen CH-A: Show all the
necessary information to control de unit
5.- Rotary thumb wheel CH-A: Allows you
to switch between presets. To select the
desire preset, press the wheel.
6.- On / S GNAL / CL P led CH-A: When
On indicates the unit is On, Signal at the
input and the input level is above the
device’s maximum headroom respectively.
7, 8.- Ethernet connector: Standard RJ-45
female socket.
9.- Power switch: Controls power On/Off.
5.1.3.3 REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS
1.- Main Power: Connects via a standard
EC socket. A compatible power cord is
supplied with the unit. The voltage input is
either 115VAC or 230VAC and is clearly
specified on the unit. Voltage requirement
has to be stated upon ordering.
2, 3.- XLR input and outputs: Separate 3-
pin XLR connectors are provided for each
audio input and output. The device's
output stage employs the balanced
impedance topology. All /O connectors
have pin 1 as ground (shield), pin 2 as +
and pin 3 as –
4.- USB connectos: USB connector per
channel for PC connection.
Note: Please refer to section 5.2.4 for
further information.
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5.2 PCC ADVANCED SERIES
PCC Advanced series allows control in real time the parameters of each speaker individually
or grouped as we decide, factors such as volume, graphic equalisation, parametric
equalisation, crossover, box delay, clock settings, internal delays, compressor-limiters,
check test, save and recall of presets, mute, transfer spectrum analysis, real time analyzer
spectrum control, phase check…
5.2.1 Main Features
•Ethernet control.
•10 built in presets without the use of the software.
•Unlimited presets storage in the PC.
•nput graphic eq.
•Parametric eq on each band ( 4 x 8 bands).
•General Delay.
•4 band crossover.
•Gain control.
•Mute control.
•Check test.
•Buit in Analyzer.
•Real time control.
•Presets storage in the PC.
•Grouping.
•Acoustic center control, between bands.
•Compressor / limiter in each output band.
•nput compressor / limiter.
•Clock set

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5.2.2 Back Panel
Original Series

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Cobranet Series:

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5.2.3 Connection Diagram
5.2.4 Pcc Advaced Software
User’s Manual
5.2.4.1 INSTALLATION
1.- Click on Pcc12G_Setup.exe icon
2.- Follow the wizard instruction (for
default installation you can press NEXT
until the end)
* The estimated time required for first
installation is about 1 minute.
* f asked by the wizard, restart the
computer
3.- Connect the unit to the PC using the
provided USB cable.
5.2.4.2 USING THE PCC CONTROLLER
ADVANCED SERIES
The Tecnare PCC Controller advanced
series software application provides real-
time control and configuration editing for
the DPA-28X using a laptop or other PC-
compatible computer.
n addition, the application provides
control over each individual input channel:
Gain, Graphic EQ, Compressor, main
delay, and over each individual output
channel: Crossover, 8 bands parametric
EQ, phase inverter, mute, and delay. n
addition, the application provides a
powerful real time analyzer with pink
noise generator capability.
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To start the application click on the PCC
con on your desktop
t will appear a screen as is in the
following image:
Open the Connect dropdown list and
select On Line, this will connect your unit
to your PC.
The user interface is divided into 4
sections:
•Menu Bar
•Network window
•nput section
•Output section
MENU BAR
The following menus are available in the
Menu Bar at the top of the screen
FILE
•Load Preset: Click this option to
Load an existing preset from your
computer
•Save Preset: Save the current
preset to a file
•Load Set: Click this option to Load
a Set of 10 preset from your
computer
•Save Set: Save the current set of
10 presets to a file.
•Exit: Exit the application
CONNECT
On line: Connects the computer to the
unit.
DELAY UNITS
•ms
•meter
•feet
NETWORK WINDOW
When the PC is connected to the unit, the
following information is shown at the
upper left corner of the screen.
Temperature: t shows the temperature of
each output channel.
Limiter: The limiter light show up when
the audio limiter is acting.
Signal ndicator: When lighting a input
signal is present.
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INPUT SECTION
This section contains the following
modules:
•Unit D and grouping.
•Signal Generator
•nput Level
•nput Compressor
•General Setup
•30 bands Graphic equalizer
UNIT ID AND GROUPING
t shows the units information connected
to the PC, the active one is the one on
Red. Double click to activate the unit.
By clicking on the group D box, the user
will be able to assign each unit to a group.
SIGNAL GENERATOR
By selecting active in the dropdown list, a
pink noise signal is generated by the 8
output channels.
The output level is controlled by the fader
control.
INPUT LEVEL
Main delay in ms, meters or feet can be
adjusted in this section. The input level is
adjusted by the fader control, it provides
signal and clipping indicators.
Unit
Unit D
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INPUT COMPRESSOR
The input compressor has four controls:
Attack, Release, Threshold and Ratio.
Click on the dropdown list to adjust each
parameter. Click the Bypass button to turn
it off.
About Compression: A compressor is used
to reduce or limit transient peaks in a
signal. As the input level to the
compressor increases, the output level
increases linearly until the threshold point
is reached. After that point, the output
level no longer increases linearly, but
increases at a reduced rate that is
determined by the ratio setting.
•Threshold: This control determines
the level at which the compressor
begins to act on the incoming
signal. t is calibrated in decibels,
with a range from –-40.0 dBu to 17
dBu.
•Attack: This determines how fast
the compressor reacts once the
threshold has been exceeded. t is
calibrated in milliseconds, with a
range from 1 ms to90 ms.
•Release: This determines how fast
the compressor turns off once the
signal falls below the threshold. t
is calibrated in milliseconds, with a
range from 10 ms to 2500 ms (2.5
seconds).
•Ratio: This determines the change
in output level as a function of the
change in input level, once the
threshold has been exceeded. t is
calibrated in decibels, with a range
from 1.2:1 (off) to 30:1.
GENERAL SETUP
The following controls are available in the
general Setup module:
•Presets
•RTC Setup
•Analyzer
•Network
•Pcc LAN Port
•nternet Router P
PRESETS
By pulling down the Select Preset
dropdown list, 10 different preset saved in
the unit can be selected.