Tapco S8 manual AC Select, Power

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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. Your 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.

• For most applications, use the “0 (NORMAL)” setting. This takes the equalization circuit out of the signal path.

• If you want or need just a little extra low- frequency output, use the +2 dB setting.

•If you want or need more low-

frequency output,

use the +4 dB setting. Remember

how things work in reverse, so boosting the deep bass

content on playback may actually decrease it in the fi nal mix.

5. AC SELECT

Set this switch to the correct voltage setting for the country you are in, 115 VAC or 230 VAC.

Note: The S•8s are shipped with the AC SELECT switch set to the 230 VAC position. If you are in a country that uses 100-120 VAC, set the switch to the 115 VAC position and replace the fuse (located in the IEC socket) with the 1.6 A fuse included in the accessory bag. See the “Troubleshooting” section on page 11 for instructions on replacing the fuse.

6. POWER

Use this switch to turn the active monitors on and off.

7. Line Cord Socket and Fuse

Connect the line cord to this IEC socket securely,

and plug the other end into your AC outlet. Make sure the AC SELECT switch is set to the correct AC voltage.

The fuse is located behind the fuse cover, at the bottom of the IEC socket. See the “Troubleshooting”

section on page 11 for information about replacing the fuse.

8. Bass Reflex

Port

A bass refl ex system uses the radiation from the rear of

the woofer cone to extend the low- frequency response of the speaker. The size of the port is carefully designed with respect to the volume of

the cabinet and the characteristics of the woofer to produce low- frequency extension.

9. Heatsink

The heatsink is designed to dissipate the heat generated by the built-in power amplifi ers. The cooler the amplifi ers operate, the longer their life- expectancy. The S•8 uses convection cooling, where cool air

flows through the fi ns of the heatsink and carries the heat away. Make sure there is at least six inches clearance between the back of the S•8 monitors and the wall.

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

10. Power LED

This illuminates when the POWER switch is turned on and AC power is available at the line cord socket.

11. Clip LED

This LED illuminates just before the low-frequency amplifi er reaches its maximum output and begins to clip.

•Occasional blinking of the Clip LED indicates that the loudest transients are reaching the maximum output capability of the amplifi er. This is okay.

•Frequent or continuous blinking of the Clip LED indicates that you have exceeded the maximum

output capability of the amplifi er and that the amplifi er is clipping. You should reduce the level

from your signal source until the Clip LED blinks 9 occasionally or not at all.