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Preliminary RecommendationA word of warning on high sound levels - these speakers are capable of generating high output levels over sustainedperiods o

Master & Slave ConceptTwo types of hardware exist for each Precision 6 iDP™ and Precision 8 iDP™ (with the exception of the subwoofer –Slave only)

Slave Monitor & SubwooferThe slave unit is able to receive and distribute audio and control data via the proprietary TC LINK connectionThe TS112 i

Master Unit1. System controller/slave switch.In the “out” position the monitor operatesas a System Controller.* There can only be one system Controll

ENTERENTERENTEREXITENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTER5h3h2.5h2.41.5h1hENTERENTERENTERDuration beforePowersaveENTERParameter structure accessible via

The iDP™ Display - MasterEXITENTERINTERACTIVE DIGITAL PROGRAMMINGENTER keyThe ENTER key has two main functions: To enter the menus currently displayed

SetupsGeneral Setup ProcedureDecide which Setup you are going to build.Connect the Precision iDP™ monitors exactly as shown on the following pages.Pow

Analog Stereo Set-up With Stereo SubsThe diagram shows how to connect a stereo set-up with two subwoofers.The Left monitor is set as the System Contro

5.1 Analog Set-upThe diagram shows how to connect a 5.1 analog set-up.The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leavingout the TC Link but

195.1 Digital 192kHz Set-upThe diagram shows how to connect a 5.1 digital set-up at 192khz.All Master monitors require installed digital I/O cards.AES

206.1 Digital Set-upThe diagram shows how to connect a 6.1 digital set-up.All Master monitors require installed digital I/O cards.AES signal is fed to

7.1 Analog Set-upThe diagram shows how to connect a 7.1 SDDS™ analog set-up.The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leavingout the TC Li

227.1 Digital 192kHz Set-upThe diagram shows how to connect a 7.1 SDDS™ 192kHz set-up.The Centre monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving ou

23Connecting Two SubsTwo Subs can be connected to any of the above Set-UpsWhen no Bass management is selected, no signal will be sent tothe subwoofers

245.1 Dig/6 - MasterThe diagram shows how to connect a 5.1 digital set-up using a singlemaster unit. The set-up requires one master monitor with the D

25SETUP when the monitors are connectedThe following is a simple operational setup guide, which is carried out after the monitors are connected. The a

6. Reset ProcedureThree different levels of “Reset” exist. For the three Reset levels all connected monitors will be affected.Select between the follo

27Parameter DescriptionBasic operation in all menus (when navigating the menus via the LCD display)Use ARROW keys to select value or submenuUse ENTER

Bass ManagementBass management (sometimes called bass redirection) is a very important and useful tool. With conventional studiomonitors external elec

29Setup Menu Press ENTER to access sub-menusSetup Press ENTER to access select mode. Select mode is indicated by “ * ” Press ENTER to confirm choiceEm

4 Important Safety Instructions5 Quick Set-Up Guide7 Introduction8 Concept & Design Philosophy9 Unpacking & Visual Checks10 Preliminary Recomm

30Parameters available for Precision 6 iDP™ and Precision 8 iDP™:-Pink Noise - On/OffCalibrate - Level calibration of the selected monitor. Range –6

31Parameter CategoriesGlobal ParametersThese parameters apply to the entire system: -Global parameters stored with presets• Bass Management• Mute St

32iDP™ RemoteThe iDP™ remote is available and can perform the following functions: -Instant access of three different user defined Reference Level set

33iDP™ Remote (cont.)Description of Functions:-REF LEVEL keys 1-3To recall Reference Levels 1-3:Press relevant key shortly. The key LED indicates acti

34iDP SOFT™iDP SOFT™ is a software editor for the Precision iDP™ monitors. All parameters that can be controlled using the displayon the System Contro

35iDP SOFT™ (cont.)This is the Main screen from where all other iDP SOFT™ screens are accessed.When The (((•))) network icon (upper left corner)Is ste

36iDP SOFT™ (cont.)Preset ListClicking on the left side of the display frame accesses the Preset List.Presets includePreset VolumeMute statusBass Mana

37iDP SOFT™ (cont.)NetworkAccessing the Network ScreenPress the ((( ))) icon in the Main screen to access the Network facilities. In this screen vario

38iDP SOFT™ (cont.)During Software upload various messages could be displayed:Example:“Precision monitor updated successfully” means the Precision mon

Monitor AssignmentTaskPress monitor symbol to activate pink noise test-tone.Then select task for the monitor now playing the noise. Serial number and

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all ins

iDP SOFT™ (cont.)Calibrated LevelLevel calibration of the selected monitor.Relative LevelPreset volume for the selected monitor relative to the calibr

41iDP SOFT™ (cont.)PhaseRange: 0-180°To time-compensate if the Sub cannot be placed according to the ITU 775 recommendations. There are individual Pha

42Chained monitorsIf several monitors are chained on the same task (e.g. LSur-LSChain) a dropdown menu will appear as shown below. To calibrate achain

43Technical Specifications - Precision 6 iDPSystem (Master & Slaves)System 3-Way semi-active near field monitorFrequency Response (1) 56Hz – 51k

44Technical Specifications- Precision 8 iDPSystem (Master & Slaves)System 3-Way semi-active near field monitorFrequency Response (1) 43Hz – 51kHz

45Technical Specifications - TS212 iDP™ & TS112 iDP™ Subwoofer & iDP™ RemoteTechnical Specifications TS212 iDP™ SubwooferSystem Active Subwo

46Dimensions : Precision 6 iDP™Precision 6 iDP™ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS220.0mm (85/8”)356mm (14”)369.0mm (141/2”)337.0mm (131/4”)

47Dimensions : Precision 8 iDP™Precision 8 iDP™272mm (103/4”)440mm(175/16”)369.0mm (141/2”)337.0mm (131/4”)

48Dimensions : Precision TS212 iDP™ (Grey/Silver)471mm (18 9/16”)498mm(19 5/8”)520mm (201/2”)Dimensions : Precision TS112 iDP™ (Grey)398mm (155/8”)384

49iDP™ Display MessagesThe following is an explanation of Error Messages, etc may appear on a Master monitor Display:-"!" as "96 kHz Ce

QUICK SETUP GUIDEBelow is a quick guide on how to connect different variations of setups. Connections must be made exactly as illustrated.Detailed des

50System DelaysSample Rate Digital Input Analog Input*AES or WC Converter Samples m/seconds cm Samples @ m/seconds cmin kHz kHz @ input Rate Converte

Preset # Display Name 1 thru 15 Empty or User Preset Presets 1 - 15 are "empty" until you choose to store a custom preset; after which it w

52CablesBelow is a guide to the cables used in iDP™ set-up’s.TC LINK Standard Cat-5 cablesMaximum Cable Length : 15 metres.Cable type : Shielded Ether

53Declaration Of ConformityThe following apparatus is/are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Tannoy Ltd of RosehallIndustrial Estate, Coatbridge, S

54WarrantyNo maintenance of the Precision iDP™ Monitor is necessary.All components are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of manufactur

Check periodically for the latest manual revision that will always available for download fromwww.tannoy.com The issue number of this manual is locate

NOTE (7.1 only)If you wish to set up your system with side channels as opposed tofive “screen” channels:Simply substitute LI (Left Inner) & RI (Ri

IntroductionIn order to maintain our leading position in the worldwide professional studio market, the core technologies of Tannoyare constantly being

8Concept & Design PhilosophyThe following is an introduction to the concept behind the iDP™ system. Detailed setup guides and explanations of allo

TANNOY WideBand™ SuperTweeter™The Tannoy SuperTweeter™ extends the amplitude response beyond 20kHz audibility to 51kHz to correct the phaseresponse fr