Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto S8 del fabbricante Tapco
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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed W arnings — All war nings on this product and in these operating instructions should be followed.
Part No. 0008404 Rev. A 10/03 ©2003 LOUD T echnologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. Y our new T APCO ® S•8 monitors are designed to set up quickly and operate easily.
4 Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your monitor speakers quickly. Follow these steps for all the S•8 studio monitors in your system. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. Turn the INPUT LEVEL control on the rear panel all the way down. 2. Set the HIGH FREQ and LOW FREQ switches to “0 (NORMAL).
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6 Here’s a quick look at all the features packed into the S•8 Studio Monitors: • Flat frequency response (±3 dB, 40 Hz to 20 kHz) • 1” silk dome tweeter , fully magnetically shielded • 8.
7 Hookup Diagrams Stereo Speak er Hookup Daisy-Chaining T w o Speakers Per Side Note: Use stereo 1/4” TRS plugs for the “Thru” connections. If you use mono 1/4” TS plugs, you will unbalance the XLR connections and suffer a drop in signal level of 6 dB.
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9 Get that sound level meter out. Decide what level you’re going to mix at and use the meter to help keep you mixing at that level. Y our ears will thank you, and your mixes will be better for it. 4. LOW FREQ Switch The LOW FREQ switch tailors the overall low-frequency response by +2 dB or +4 dB at 100 Hz and below.
10 Protection Circuits There are several protection mechanisms designed into the S•8 to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifi ers from inadvertent damage. C A UTION: The protection circuits are designed to protect the loudspeakers under reasonable and sensible conditions.
11 Appendix A: Service Infor mation No Sound • Is the power LED on the front panel illuminated? • Is the INPUT LEVEL control turned up? • Is the signal source turned up? Make sure the signal level from the mixing console (or whatever device immediately precedes the studio monitor) is high enough to produce sound.
12 Repair Service for T APCO products is available at our factory, located in sunny W oodinville, W ashington. Service for T APCO products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your monitor needs service, follow these instructions: 1.
13 Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors XLR connectors are used to make balanced connections to the S•8. They are wired as follows, according to standards specifi ed by the AES (Audio Engineering Society).
14 Appendix C: S•8 Specifi cations Equalization Low Frequency EQ: +2 dB/+4 dB @ 100 Hz, shelving High Frequency EQ: ±2 dB @ 5 kHz, shelving AC Power R e qu i re m e n ts US: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Europe.
15 T APCO LIMITED W ARRANTY A. LOUD T echnologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this T APCO product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Tapco S8 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Tapco S8 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Tapco S8 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Tapco S8 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Tapco S8, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Tapco S8.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Tapco S8. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Tapco S8 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
