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Tannoy VQ 60 User Manual

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    User manual series vq 60 vq 100 vq df vq mb vq manual v2.Qxd:layout 1 12/11/08 11:44 page 1.

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    2 introduction unpacking connectors/cabling polarity checking amplification & power handling loudspeaker management systems 6.1 vq 60 bi-amp system parameters 6.2 vq 60 tri-amp system parameters 6.3 vq 100 bi-amp system parameters 6.4 vq 100 tri-amp system parameters 6.5 vq df single amp system para...

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    3 series congratulations on the purchase of your new vq loudspeaker. You now own one of the finest professional audio products available. Performance of your vq loudspeaker in terms of accuracy & perceptive sound quality is second to none as you will discover. The vq series of products was developed...

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    4 2 unpacking every tannoy vq 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 pa...

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    5 series the vq 60, vq 100 and vq df are fitted with 4-pole neutrik speakonʻ connectors and barrier strip for fixed installations. Speakon connections - speakon has the following advantages over ep and xlr type connectors: all terminations are solderless; this makes life easier at the time of instal...

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    6 barrier strip connections the barrier strip accommodates bare wire, tinned leads or spade connectors. The barrier strips are specifically designed for utilization in fixed/permanent installations. The vq 60 and vq 100 are configured for bi-amp operation; by removing the 4 link wires between the tw...

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    7 series vq series recommended amplifier power vq60/100 power requirement low frequency 2000w into 4 ohms passive mf/hf 400w into 8 ohms mid frequency 400w into 8 ohms high frequency 200w into 8 ohms vq df passive mf/hf 400w into 8 ohms mid frequency 400w into 8 ohms high frequency 200w into 8 ohms ...

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    8 6 loudspeaker management systems tannoy vq series loudspeakers are designed to be used with an electronic signal processor which provides crossover, equalization, delay and dynamic functions. We strongly recommend the use of the tannoy vnet sc1 controller, as the vq range of loudspeakers were voic...

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    9 series 6.1 vq 60 bi-amp system parameters y parameter unit/name low (2x12") mid/high psw ™ gain (db) 0 -10 delay (ms) 0.7 0 polarity positive positive freq (hz) 70 450 slope (db/oct) 12 24 hpf * filter shape butterworth linkwitz-riley freq (hz) 500 out slope (db/oct) 48 lpf filter shape linkwitz-r...

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    10 y parameter unit/name low (2x12") mid psw ™ high psw ™ gain (db) 0 -10 -6 delay (ms) 0.7 0 0.21 polarity positive positive positive freq (hz) 70 450 7000 slope (db/oct) 12 24 24 hpf * filter shape butterworth linkwitz-riley linkwitz-riley freq (hz) 500 7000 out slope (db/oct) 48 24 lpf filter sha...

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    11 series 6.3 vq 100 bi-amp system parameters y parameter unit/name low (2x12") mid/high psw ™ gain (db) 0 -4 delay (ms) 1.12 0 polarity positive positive freq (hz) 70 500 slope (db/oct) 12 24 hpf * filter shape butterworth linkwitz-riley freq (hz) 500 out slope (db/oct) 24 lpf filter shape butterwo...

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    P y parameter unit/name low (2x12") mid psw ™ high psw ™ gain (db) 0 -4 0 delay (ms) 0.2698 0 0.0505 polarity positive positive positive freq (hz) 70 500 7000 slope (db/oct) 12 24 24 hpf * filter shape butterworth butterworth butterworth freq (hz) 550 7000 out slope (db/oct) 48 24 lpf filter shape b...

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    13 series 6.5 vq df single amp system parameters parameter unit/name mid/high psw ™ gain (db) delay (ms) polarity freq (hz) >400 slope (db/oct) 24 hpf filter shape linkwitz-riley freq (hz) out slope (db/oct) lpf filter shape freq (hz) 2990 level (db) -2.5 type parametric peq 1 q/bandwidth 5.04/0.286...

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    14 parameter unit/name mid psw ™ high psw ™ gain (db) -4 0 delay (ms) 0.505 polarity positive positive freq (hz) >400 7000 slope (db/oct) 24 24 hpf filter shape linkwitz-riley butterworth freq (hz) 7000 out slope (db/oct) 24 lpf filter shape butterworth freq (hz) 2990 13000 level (db) -2.5 +2 type p...

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    15 series 6.7 vq 100 bi-amp system parameters parameter unit/name low (2x12") gain (db) delay (ms) polarity positive freq (hz) 70 slope (db/oct) 12 hpf * filter shape butterworth freq (hz) 500 slope (db/oct) 48 lpf filter shape linkwitz-riley freq (hz) 149 level (db) +4 type parametric peq 1 q/bandw...

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    16 6.8 other speaker managment considerations *70hz is the minimum recommended hpf setting on the vq 60, vq 100 and vq mb. When choosing a hpf frequency to crossover with subwoofers the following considerations should be given:- distance of the sub from the vq - if the sub has to be a distance from ...

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    17 warning: do not under any circumstances use a loudspeaker's handles to support the weight of the loudspeaker except for their intended use: hand carrying. The handles are not rated to support the load of the loudspeaker for temporary or permanent installation. The vq range of loudspeakers is inte...

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    18 7.2 vq flying bracket (single point hang flying bracket) for safe, flexible and simple flying, the vq flying bracket is designed to suspend the vq cabinet from a single pivot point. This allows precise adjustment of aiming angles with the cabinet in situ. The flown vq loudspeaker must be provided...

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    Series 19 remove the front two countersunk m10 screws located on the top of the cabinet and the top m10 countersunk screw on the top rear of the cabinet. Assemble the flying bracket as shown. (see fig. 1) important: only the screws, fasteners, shake proof and plain washers supplied should be used to...

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    7.3 vq link plate the vq link plate is used to join a vq df or vq mb to a vq 60 or vq 100 cabinet. Three link plates are used to connect each cabinet. The link plates are supplied as standard with each vq df and vq mb. Remove the m10 countersunk screws as shown in the diagram opposite. Use the same ...

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    Series 7.5 arraying vq 60 a single vq 100 can produce more power and clarity over its 100degree beamwidth area than many arrayed solutions using multiple cabinets, a great advantage when considering your building aesthetics. A vq 100 is not designed to be arrayed. Two vq 60ʼs can be arrayed to produ...

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    22 vq 60 vq 100 1 2 3 4 5 a b c d e f 1 1 2 3 4 5 a b c d e f 1 f e d c b a 1 2 3 4 5 -5.5° -4.2° -2.7° -1.3° 0.2° 3.0° 4.4° 5.9° 7.4° 8.9° 11.3° 12.8° 14.3° 15.8° 17.3° 19.3° 20.7° 22.1° 23.6° 25.0° 26.5° 27.8° 29.2° 30.5° 31.8° 32.9° 34.1° 35.4° 36.6° 37.8° 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f -2.8° -1.4° 0.0° 1...

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    23 7.7 centre of gravity locations y (vertically) z (horizontally) 8001 4800 vq-60 444.4mm (17.5in) 302.6 (11.91in) 8001 4810 vq-mb 216.6mm (8.53in) 311.2 (12.25in) 8001 4820 vq-100 481.3 (18.95in) 326.9 (12.87in) 8001 4830 vq-df 188.8 (7.43in) 266.9 (10.51in) 8001 4840 vq net-60 438.8 (17.28in) 292...

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    24 8 warranty no maintenance of the vq loudspeaker is necessary other than routine checks. Vq loudspeaker products are covered by a 5 year warranty from the date of manufacture subject to the absence of misuse, overload or accidental damage. Claims will not be considered is the serial number has bee...

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    25 10 service parts and accessories driver kit type 1220 7900 1063 hf diaphragm 7900 1064 mf diaphragm 7900 1065 grille assembly 7900 1067 driver kit type 3194 7900 1061 recone kit 7900 1062 driver kit type 1221 7900 1066 hf diaphragm 7900 1064 mf diaphragm 7900 1065 grille assembly 7900 1067 driver...

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    26 11.1 vq 60 technical specifications frequency response (-3db) (1) 115hz - 23khz frequency range (-10db) (1) 90hz - 27khz system sensitivity (1w @1m) (2) bi-amp lf (80hz - 450hz) 105db (2.0v @ 4 ohms) passive mf/hf (450hz - 23khz) 115db (2.83v @ 8 ohms) tri-amp lf (80hz - 450hz) 105db (2.0v @ 4 oh...

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    27 series 11.2 vq 100 technical specifications system type 3-way full range - point source frequency response (-3db) (1) 115hz - 23khz frequency range (-10db) (1) 90hz - 27khz operating modes bi-amp (lf,mf/hf) user configurable tri-amp (lf, mf,hf) user configurable system sensitivity (1w @1m) (2) bi...

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    28 11.3 vq df technical specifications system type 2-way mid/high - point source frequency response (-3db) (1) 400hz - 23khz frequency range (-10db) (1) 350hz - 27khz operating modes single amplified bi-amp (mf,hf) - user configurable system sensitivity (1w @1m) (2) single amplified passive mf/hf (4...

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    29 series 11.5 vq mb technical specifications system type mid bass - vented frequency response (-3db) (1) 115hz - 500hz frequency range (-10db) (1) 90hz - 600hz system sensitivity (1w @1m) (2) 105db (2.0v @ 4 ohms) 105db (2.0v @ 4 ohms) driver complement 2 x 300mm (12.00”) low frequency transducers,...

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    30 12 declaration of conformity the following apparatus is manufactured in the united kingdom by tannoy ltd of rosehall industrial estate, coatbridge, scotland, ml5 4tf and conform(s) to the protection requirements of the european electromagnetic compatibility standards and directives relevant to pr...

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    31 series notes vq manual v2.Qxd:layout 1 12/11/08 11:44 page 31.

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