TASCAM VL-S5 Powered Studio Monitor Owner’s Manual

: June 16, 2024
: TASCAM

D01254000A

VL-S5

Powered Studio Monitor

OWNER’S MANUAL

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

TEAC AMERICA, INC.
http://tascam.com/
Phone: +1-323-726-0303
1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640
USA

TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.
http://teacmexico.net/
Phone: +52-55-5010-6000
Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán,
CP 04100, México DF,
México

TEAC UK LIMITED
http://tascam.eu/
Phone: +44-8451-302511
Meridien House, Ground Floor,69 – 71, Clarendon Road,
Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1DS,
UK

TEAC EUROPE GmbH
http://tascam.eu/
Phone: +49-611-71580
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim,
Germany

TEAC SALES & TRADING(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD
Phone: +86-755-88311561~2
Room 817, Block A, Hailrun Complex, 6021
Shennan Blvd., Futian District, Shenzhen 518040,
China

Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 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 appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.

For Canada
THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, TEAC EUROPE GmbH. Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany declare in own responsibility, the TEAC product described in this manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards.

CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) The average half-cycle r.m.s. inrush current
1. On initial switch-on: 1.77 Arms
2. After a supply interruption of 5s: 1.46 Arms

For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

WARNING

Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 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 prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the 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 combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified 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 apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

CAUTION

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• For European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM VL-S5 Powered Studio Monitor.

Before using this speaker, read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that you will be able to work with it correctly and enjoy having it for many years. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

You can also download this Owner’s Manual from the TEAC Global Site (<http ://teac-global.com/>).

Features

5.25-inch woofer
1-inch tweeter
40W-bass/30W-treble bi-amplification
Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced TRS input jacks
Built-in volume control
Magnetic shielding

Included items

This product includes the following items. Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. Keep the box and packing materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact us if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

Main unit ………………………….. × 1
Power cord ……………………….. × 1
Owner’s Manual (this document) including warranty …………… × 1

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.

Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are written using a bold font like this: POWER switch.

Precautions for placement and use

The operating temperature range of this unit is 5-35 °C.
Do not install this unit in the following types of locations. Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations
Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on top of the unit.
Do not place the unit on top of a power amplifier or other device that generates heat.
If this unit is placed near a power amplifier or other device with a large transformer, it could cause a hum. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and the other device.
This unit could cause color irregularities on a TV screen or noise from a radio if used nearby. If this occurs, use this unit farther away.
This unit might produce noise if a mobile phone or other wireless device is used nearby to make calls or send or receive signals. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and those devices or turn them off.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using it.

Cleaning the unit

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause discoloration.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download this Owner’s Manual necessary for this unit from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
In the TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.
NOTE
If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages.
Click the product name in the “Search by Model Name” section to open the Downloads page for that product.
Select and download the Owner’s Manual and the Reference Manual that are needed.

User registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/) to register as a user online.

Names and functions of parts

Front panel

1 Tweeter unit
2 Woofer unit
3 Power indicator

Rear panel

4 Ventilation port
5 XLR input jack
6 TRS input jack
7 VOLUME knob
8 POWER switch
9 AC IN connector
10 Fuse holder
This unit is equipped with a fuse. If the unit does not work, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet and then contact TASCAM Customer Support (see page 2).
11 VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch
Switches the voltage to either 230 V or 120 V.

NOTE

The voltage selector is only available on units for specific markets.
In North America, use a 120V power supply.

Preparation

Precautions before making connections

When unpacking a speaker from its box, do not hold it by its tweeter or woofer units.
Connect signal cables and power cords so that they will not become caught on anything.
Before turning the built-in amplifier on, minimize the volume of the input signal. Turning it on while inputting a loud signal could damage the speaker.
Do not continuously use it for a long time at a loud volume. Doing so could harm your hearing.
This speaker system has been magnetically shielded, but when used with some types of televisions and monitors, the on-screen image could be affected. Before determining the final installation position, try various installation configurations and positions.
Use power cords, power outlets, audio signal cables and connectors that are undamaged and free of wiring shorts and other defects.
Set the power switch to OFF before connecting the power cord.
Do not input signals other than audio signals.
Before connecting an audio signal to this unit, confirm that the level of the input signal is minimized and the power switch of the built-in power amplifier is set to OFF.
Always use the correct polarity.

Connections

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Connect the included power cord to the speaker and then to the power supply.
3. Input an audio signal to an input jack (XLR or TRS).

Installation

Installing speakers correctly is extremely important. The volume of low frequencies will seem to change according to the positions where the speakers are installed. Test various installation positions to find the best places for maximizing the capabilities of the speakers.

For a stereo set up, place the speakers so that they form an equilateral triangle with the listening position.

LEFT
RIGHT

Install each speaker so that the top of its woofer is at ear height.
Do not install speakers near mirrors, glass or other surfaces that reflect sound. Do not place anything between the speakers and the listening position.

Specifications

General

Low frequency output
40 W
High frequency output
30 W
Speaker unit
5.25-inch woofer
1-inch tweeter
Enclosure
Anti-magnetic construction
Frequency response
60 Hz 22 kHz
Crossover frequency
3.2 kHz
Input Sensitivity
200 mV
Input jacks
Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced TRS
Input impedance
20 k balanced, 10 k unbalanced
Power Requirement
AC 120V, 50/60 Hz
AC 230V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
60 W
Dimensions (W × H × D)
176 × 255 × 200 mm
Weight
5.2 kg

Dimensional drawings

Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product.
Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product.

WARRANTY

< In the United States >
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is only valid within the country the unit was originally purchased.

WHAT IS AND IS NOT COVERED
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:

Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.
Damages resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
Damage resulting from failure to perform basic daily maintenance and/or calibration or otherwise resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual.
Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (Claims must be presented to the carrier)
Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station.
Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence, or experience of the user.
Damage to any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or is missing.

WHO MAY ENFORCE THE WARRANTY
This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser.

LENGTH OF WARRANTY
All parts except heads and disk drives are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Heads and disk drives are warranted to ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. Labor is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TASCAM service station in the United States. (This warranty is not enforceable outside the U.S.) If you are unable to locate an authorized TASCAM service station in your area, please contact us. We either will refer you to an authorized service station or instruct you to return the unit to the factory. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present a copy of the original dated sales receipt from an Authorized TASCAM Dealer.
You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product to service. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay return surface shipping charges to any destination within the United States.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Any implied warranties, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
TEAC’s liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product, at TEAC’s option. TEAC shall (1) not be liable for:

Damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time interrupted operation or commercial loss; or
Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

To locate an Authorized Service Center in Your Area

CALL 1-800-447-8322

< Europe >
This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase. In case of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

< In other countries/areas >
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province.
If you have a warranty claim or request, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

If you require repair services for your TASCAM equipment, please contact the dealer where the product was purchased from or the TASCAM Distributor in your country. A list of TASCAM Distributors can be found on our website at: http://teac-global.com/

WARRANTY

Model Owner’s name
____ ____
Serial No. Address

____ ____
Date of purchase Dealer’s name

____ ____

Dealer’s address

http://teac-global.com/

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Printed in China