MTX Audio TP1200 Car Speaker User Manual


 
TP SERIES SPEAKERS
Congratulations on your purchase of an excellent, high performance loudspeaker system
from MTX! We are confident that your purchase will bring you years of listening pleasure.
MTX’s TP speakers consists of single 10" and single or dual 12” woofers matched with our
Generation 2 X-radial designed horn loaded high frequency tweeter designed to provide uniform
sound dispersion, and coverage area, with excellent sound quality. Your speaker is designed to
perform equally well in many different applications, including low to mid level live sound reproduc
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tion, public address, karaoke applications, or mobile entertainment. The long excursion woofer
and horn-loaded tweeter with high frequency protection circuitry make your TP speaker suitable
for voice or music.
Your speakers carrying handles, mounted to a strong, lightweight cabinet make it easily
portable to use anywhere you need it. The rugged corner braces allow for upright positioning
and interlock for secure stacking of multiple cabinets. The versatile 5-way binding posts and 1/4"
phone jack inputs make it easy to connect to any amplifier. You can use a single speaker for mono
or connect a pair to a stereo amplifier for a stereo pair. Some models are equipped with pole
mount cups to allow for stand mounting
WARNING: To avoid injury, DO NOT SUSPEND the enclosure.
AMPLIFIER CONSIDERATIONS
Your speaker system specifications list RMS power and Peak power ratings. Power
amplifiers are also typically rated using RMS power, which is an indication of the power level
an amplifier is able to continuously deliver to a loudspeaker without damage or distortion to
the amplifier. Consult your amplifier owners manual to confirm power output at the rated
impedance at which your amplifier will be operating with the speakers connected. These
ratings should be considered when selecting the best amplifier to power your system. For
general use, amplifier output should match or exceed the RMS rated power of the speaker
system.
WARNING: Overpowering could cause serious damage to the loudspeak-
er.
HOOK UP
Your TP speaker comes equipped with 5-way binding posts and 1/4” phone jack for
easy connection depending on your needs.
CAUTION: Be sure your amplifier is turned off before you make any wire
connections.
5-Way Binding Posts
Use color coded, two conductor or stranded, twisted pair wire to connect your speaker
to an amplifier using the 5-way binding posts. Each has two individual conductors covered
with insulation, and are often marked to help you make the proper connections. Insulation on
one side of the wire might have a ridge or colored stripe. Or, the two conductors may have
different color insulation (red and black, for example). Be sure to connect (+) on the speaker
to (+) on the amp, and (-) on the speaker to (-) on the amp.
1) Separate the conductors at each end for about two
inches.
2) Strip away 1/2” of insulation from the end of each
conductor.
3) Unscrew the positive (+) terminal and insert the (+)
stripped end of a conductor wire into the hole on the
side of the terminal post.
4) Hand tighten the terminal to secure the wire in
place.
5) Connect the conductor wires other stripped end to
the amplifiers (+) terminal.
6) Repeat steps 3-5 to connect the speaker to the
amplifier’s negative (-) terminals.
2 inches
1/2 inch
Warranty Statement
MTX products purchased in the USA from an authorized MTX dealer are guaranteed
against defects in material and workmanship for a period of FIVE YEARS, the warranty
period begins the day the product is purchased by the end user. This warranty is limited to
the original retail purchaser of the product. Product found to be defective during that period
will be repaired or replaced by MTX at no charge. This warranty is void if it is
determined that
unauthorized parties have attempted repairs or alterations of any nature. Warranty does not
extend to cosmetics or finish. Before presuming a defect is present in the product, be certain
that all related equipment and wiring is functioning properly. MTX disclaims any liability for
other incurred damages resulting from product defects. Any expenses in the removal and
reinstallation of products are not covered by this warranty. MTX's total liability will not exce
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the purchase price of the product. If a defect is present, your authorized MTX dealer may be
able to effect repairs.
Proof of purchase is required when requesting service, so please retain your sales
receipt and take a moment to register your product on line at mtx.com. Also, a Return
Authorization number (RA) is required before shipping product back to MTX, call 800-556
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2888 or 608-325-5560 for speaker RA's.