TANNOY VXP 15HP-WH 1600 Watt 15 Inch PowerDual Powered Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- TANNOY
Table of Contents
VXP 15HP-WH 1600 Watt 15 Inch PowerDual Powered
Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker
User Guide
VXP Series
VXP 15HP (-WH)
1600 Watt 15″ PowerDual Powered Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker with
Integrated LAB GRUPPEN IDEEA Class-D Amplification
VXP 12 (-WH)/VXP 8 (-WH)/VXP 6 (-WH)
1600 Watt 12″/8″/6″ Dual Concentric Powered Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker
with Integrated LAB GRUPPEN IDEEA Class-D Amplification
Important Safety Instructions
| CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOK!
DO NOT OPEN IT!|
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Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality
professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed.
All other installations or modifications should be performed only by qualified
personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of dangerous
uninsulated 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.
Caution
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.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Caution
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.
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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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.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a 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 shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.
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Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
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Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
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Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
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This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly on or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances, and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.
Controls
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INPUT audio input jack accepts balanced XLR connections from audio sources. Pin 1 = ground; pin 2 = hot (+); pin 3 = cold (-).
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LINK audio output jack sends out a copy of the INPUT signal for use with other speakers. The LINK jack accepts balanced XLR connections: Pin 1 = ground;
pin 2 = hot (+); pin 3 = cold (-). Multiple enclosures may be driven from a single audio source. Simply plug the signal source output into the first speaker’s
INPUT XLR socket, and then patch that speaker’s XLR LINK output to the next speaker’s INPUT XLR socket. -
FILTER switch can be used to insert a high-pass filter into the signal chain. When set to HPF, the high-pass filter is engaged. When set to FR (Full Range),
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POWER switch selects between AUTO or MAN (Manual) power modes. In AUTO mode, the amplifier switches into Standby if no signal is detected for a period of
20 minutes; if a signal is detected while in standby mode, the amplifier will power back on within 2 seconds. -
LEVEL control sets the output volume using a recessed potentiometer.
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LED INDICATORS to display the power status, signal status, and the status of the built-in speaker protection limiter (see “LED Functions” below).
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POWER rocker switch turns the unit on/off.
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MAINS jack connects to AC power using cables equipped with Neutrik powerCON connectors (mating connector supplied).
Operation
AC Power Requirements
VXP Series loudspeakers are equipped with Neutrik powerCON main connectors,
which quickly lock into place inside the MAINS AC jack.
This AC mains connector is supplied with each VXP Series loudspeaker.
The LAB GRUPPEN IDEAA™ module in VXP loudspeakers features a universal power
supply that will operate on any AC mains supply from 70 V to 265 V (+/- 10%)
at
50 or 60 Hz, although with reduced power output capability at the low voltage
extremes. This tolerance of varied AC mains voltage allows continued operation
even when using long, thin power cables, or when the unit is powered by
portable generators that cannot maintain full nominal voltage.
Auto and Manual Power Modes
VXP Series loudspeakers offer two modes for power on/off:
AUTO mode – This POWER switch setting is the default mode. AUTO engages
the Auto Power Down (APD) feature which puts the IDEAA™ module into Standby
mode
if no input signal is detected for a period of 20 minutes. Auto Power On (APO)
turns the module back on in less than 2 seconds after a signal is detected at
the input.
MANUAL mode – The power mode may be switched to MAN to disable the auto-
power-down and auto-power-on functions. This allows use of an external power
sequencer or manual control.
LED Functions
The LIM/PROT LED lights up when the built-in limiter is active and the system
is approaching clipping. An occasional flicker of the red LED on the loudest
peaks is acceptable. If this LED remains red for more than the duration of
brief dynamic peaks, or lights continuously, then the system is being
overdriven.
If the red LED illuminates excessively:
- Reduce the input level
- Reduce the output level of the mixer, or another source to the speaker
The SIG LED lights up when an audio signal is present at the INPUT jack.
The PWR LED lights up to indicate several system conditions:
- Green = Active (AC power present at MAINS connection, PWR switch ON)
- Red = Standby
- Amber = Temperature protection active
Cooling
Do not install this equipment in an enclosed space. Do not limit free
ventilation and movement of air around the back panel. Ensure that there is at
least 100 mm (4″) of space around all sides of the product for ventilation.
VXP Series loudspeakers do not have cooling fans; the highly efficient switch
mode power supply and proprietary Class D output stage have a low current draw
and therefore require only the convection cooling provided by the rear panel
heat sink.
Gain Structure
The VXP Series gain structure is designed to allow a low-level source device
to drive the loudspeaker to full output. Maximum specified SPL will be
achieved with a 4 dBu input signal. There is sufficient headroom in the signal
path to accommodate input levels of 10 or even 20 dB, with high-quality
compression engaged as needed to maintain sonic integrity without clipping. To
avoid any compression, or when a lower SPL output is desired, the input
attenuator on the rear panel can be used to reduce gain/sensitivity.
Limiters
The limiters are carefully set up to preserve the loudspeaker’s dynamic
headroom by allowing short-term transients to pass through. Audible
degradation will only become apparent when the LIM/PROT indicator is on
constantly.
The limiting functions will protect the amplifier from long-term overheating
by attenuating voltage to the drive units. If used irresponsibly (constant
hard clipping) sound quality will be compromised. In extreme cases, drive
units may also be damaged.
Equalization
The VXP loudspeaker requires no equalization or correction to overcome system
limitations; equalization is necessary only to compensate for difficult
acoustic environments. Over-equalisation can reduce system headroom and
introduce phase distortion, resulting in degraded sound. If equalization is
required, it should be applied gently and smoothly. Because VXP loudspeakers
are point source and phase-coherent designs, excessive equalization usually
proves detrimental to the overall sound quality.
When one loudspeaker is used in close proximity to another, comb filtering
effects can create coverage problems. (Comb filtering creates an uneven
frequency response across the coverage area due to constructive and
destructive interference effects between the two sources.) Comb filtering
cannot be cured by equalization and should be addressed with proper arraying
as discussed in the following section.
Arraying
Small alterations to loudspeaker positions can have the effect of minimizing
problematic combing frequencies. Arrays should be constructed so that the
individual coverage patterns of each loudspeaker combine with minimal overlap.
The design of the VXP Series loudspeakers greatly simplifies the creation of
effective arrays, allowing seamless wide horizontal coverage using two
loudspeakers without the need for tedious experimentation.
By placing the VXP Series loudspeakers with the 30-degree angled rear panels
together, minimal dispersion pattern overlap is achieved, guaranteeing an
extraordinarily smooth transition. In many applications, the 90 or 75-degree
dispersion pattern may be sufficient in the horizontal plane. It is also
possible to stack the cabinets vertically using the above method (in a central
cluster for example), where greater vertical dispersion is required.
As shown in the above diagram, one of the VXP Series loudspeakers is inverted
to achieve the optimum splay angle. The grille can be simply removed from this
cabinet nd be replaced for matching orientation. The grille is held in
position by the two fixing screws on the top and bottom lips of the cabinet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The mounting of a permanently installed sound system may
be dangerous unless undertaken by qualified personnel with the required
experience and certification to perform the necessary tasks. Walls, floors, or
ceilings must be capable of safely and securely supporting the actual load.
The mounting accessory used must be safely and securely fixed both to the
loudspeaker and to the wall, floor, or ceiling.
When mounting rigging components on walls, floors, or ceilings, ensure that
all fixings and fasteners used are of an appropriate size and load rating.
Wall and ceiling cladding, and the construction and composition of walls and
ceilings, all need to be taken into account when determining whether a
particular fixing arrangement can be safely employed for a particular load.
Cavity plugs or other specialist fixings, if required, must be of an
appropriate type, and must be fitted and used in accordance with the maker’s
instructions.
The operation of your speaker cabinet as part of a flown system, if installed
incorrectly and improperly, can potentially expose persons to serious health
risks and even death. In addition, please ensure that electrical, mechanical,
and acoustic considerations are discussed with qualified and certified (by
local state or national authorities) personnel prior to any installation or
flying.
Make sure that speaker cabinets are set up and flown by qualified and
certified personnel only, using dedicated equipment and original parts and
components delivered with the unit. If any parts or components are missing
please contact your Dealer before attempting to set up the system.
Be sure to observe the local, state, and other safety regulations applicable
in your country. MUSIC Group, including the MUSIC Group companies listed on
the enclosed “Service Information Sheet”, assumes no liability for any damage
or personal injury resulting from improper use, installation, or operation of
the product.
Regular checks must be conducted by qualified personnel to ensure that the
system remains in a secure and stable condition. Make sure that, where the
speaker is flown, the area underneath the speaker is free of human traffic. Do
not fly the speaker in areas that can be entered or used by members of the
public.
Speakers create a magnetic field, even if not in operation. Therefore, please
keep all materials that can be affected by such fields (discs, computers,
monitors, etc.) at a safe distance. A safe distance is usually between 1 and 2
meters.
Technical Specifications
| VXP 6 (-WH)| VXP 6 (4111)| VXP 12 (-WH)|
VXP 15HP (-WH)
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System
Frequency response (Full range mode)| 88 Hz – 35 kHz ±3 dB
80 Hz – 45 kHz -10 dB| 80 Hz – 35 kHz ±3 dB
67 Hz- 45 kHz -10 dB| 70 Hz – 25 kHz ±3 dB
55 Hz- 38kHz -10 dB| 60 Hz – 25 kHz ±3 dB
47 Hz- 30 kHz -10 dB
Frequency response (Hi-pass mode)| 120 Hz – 35 kHz ±3 dB
100 Hz- 45 kHz -10 dB| 120 Hz- 35 kHz ±3 dB
100 Hz- 45 kHz-10 dB| 100 Hz – 25 kHz ±3 dB 80 Hz – 38 kHz -10 dB| 100 Hz -25
kHz ±3 dB 80 Hz – 30 kHz -10 dB
Nominal dispersion| 90°conica I @ -6dB point| 90° conical @ -6dB point|
90°conical go-6dB point| 75°conical @ -6dB point
Directivity factor (Q)| 6.| 7.| 10.| 10.
Directivity index (DI)| 7| 8.| 10.| 10.
Dynamic range| 106dB| 106 dB| 106dB| 106 dB
Maximum SPL| 123 dB peak| 125 dB peak| 129 dB peak| 131 dB peak
Crossover type| Passive 1.6 kHz with dynamic HF protection| Passive 1.7 kHz
with dynamic HF protection| Passive 1 kHz with HF protection| Passive 1.3 kHz
Transducers| 150 mm (1 x C) constant directivity Dual Concentric’| 200 mm (1 x
81 constant
directivity Dual Concentric’| 305 mm (1 x 12) constant directivity Dual
Concentric”| 380 mm (1 x 15″) constant directivity PowerDual’
Amplifier
Maximum output power`| 1600W| 1600W| 1600W| 1600W
Type| Class-D| Class-D| Class-D| Class-D
Protection| Output current limiter, clip limiter, brownout protection and
recovery, thermal| Output current limiter, dip limiter, brownout protection
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recovery, thermal| Output current limiter, clip limiter, brownout protection
and
recovery, thermal| Output current limiter, clip limiter, brownout protection
and
recovery, thermal
Connectors
Input| 1 x nit, balanced| 1 x XLFt, balanced| 1 x XLR, balanced| 1 x XLR,
balanced
Input impedance| 10 k0 unbalanced, 20 k0 balanced| 10 k0 unbalanced, 20 k0
balanced| 10 k0 unbalanced, 20 k0 balanced| 10 k0 unbalanced, 20 ILO balanced
Maximum input level for clip| +4.5 dBu (hard clip at +14.5 dBu input signal)|
+4.5 dBu (hard clip at -F14.5 dBu input signal)| +4.5 dBu (hard clipart +14.5
dBu input signal)| +4.5 dBu (hard dip at +14.5 dBu input signal)
Link| 1 x XLR| 1 x XLR| 1 x XLR| 1 x XXL
Mains Supply| Neutrik powerCON 20At| Neutrik powerCON 20At| Neutrik powerCON
20At| Neutrik powerCON 20A1
Controls
Level| Recessed potentiometer| Recessed potentiometer| Recessed potentiometer|
Recessed potentiometer
Filter| Hi-pass (HPF)/
full range (FR), switchable| Hi-pass (HPF)/
full range (FR), switchable| Hi-pass (HPF)/
full range (FR), switchable| Hi-pass (HPF)/
full range (FR), switchable
Power mode| Manual (MAN)/
auto (AUTO), switchable| Manual (MAN)/
auto (AUTO), switchable| Manual (MAN)/
auto (AUTO), switchable| Manual (MAN)/
auto (AUTO), switchable
Power Supply
Type| Switch-mode autorange power supply| Switch-mode autorange power supply|
Switch-mode autorange power supply| Switch-mode autorange power supply
Mains voltage| 100-240 V—, 50/60 Hz| 100-240 V—, 50/60 Hz| 100-240 V—, 50/60
Hz| 100-240V—, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption| 60 W @ %max cover| 75 W @MI max power| 120 W @Si max power|
150 W@ Ili max power
Enclosure
Dimensions (HWD)| 334 x 226 x 216 mm (13.1 x 8.9 x 8.5″)| 389 x 281 x 276 mm
(15.3 x 11.1 x 10.9″)| 487 x 371 x361 mm
(19.2 x 14.6 x 14.2″)| 591 x451 x421 mm
(23.3 x 17.8 x 16.6″)
Net weight| 7.2 kg (15.9 Ibs)| 10.1 kg (22.2 Ibs)| 19.0 kg (41.9 Ibs)| 27.3 kg
(60.1 Ibs)
Construction| 12 mm (1/2″) plywood, vented and internally braced| 15 mm (5/8″)
plywood, vented and internally braced| 15 mm (5/81 plywood (enclosure) and 18
mm (3/4″) plywood (front), vented and internally braced| 18 mm (3/4″) plywood,
vented and internally braced
Finish| Semi matt black paint (white optional)| Semi matt black paint (white
optional)| Semi matt black paint (white optional)| Semi matt black paint
(white optional)
Grille| Powder-coated perforated steel| Powder-coated perforated steel|
Powder-coated perforated steel| Powder-coated perforated steel
Flying hardware| 2 x M6 yoke bracket inserts Blanking plate for optional VTH
pole mount| 2 x M10 flying inserts
2 x M10 yoke bracket
inserts (6 mm allen key)
Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount| 8 x M10 flying inserts (portrait
or landscape mounting) 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts 1 x Integrip carrying
handles Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount| 8 x M10 corner flying
inserts 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts 1 x Integrip carrying handles Blanking
plate for optional VTH pole mount
Accessories
| Yoke Horizontal VX5.2/VX6| Yoke Horizontal VX8| Yoke Horizontal VX12| Yoke
Horizontal VX15
| Yoke Horizontal VX5.2/ VX6 – WH| Yoke Horizontal VX8 – WH| Yoke Horizontal
VX12 – WH| Yoke Vertical VX15
| VTH Top Hat| Yoke Vertical VX8/VX8.2| Yoke Vertical VX12/VX12.2| VTH Top Hat
| | Yoke Vertical VX8/VX8.2 – WH| Yoke Vertical VX12/ VX12.2 – WH|
| | VTH Top Hat| VTH Top Hat|
*independent of limiters and driver protection circuits
†Neutrik and powerCON speakON are registered trademarks of Neutrik AG.
†Only qualified personnel are allowed to modify the AC-Main cord and to adhere
to all applicable national standards.
Other important information
- Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
- Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
- Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Tannoy
VXP SERIES
| Responsible Party Name: | Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc. |
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| Address: | 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States |
| Phone Number: | +1 702 800 8290 |
VXP SERIES
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.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive
2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/
EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive
1907/2006/EC.
Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/ EU
Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark