TFS12 “Stereo” Outdoor Rock Speakers
TIC TFS12 “Stereo” Outdoor Rock Speakers Feature
Weatherproof Design
Teflon® sealed cabinetry
Aluminum Grill
Full range 200W speaker system
8” woofer driver
2x 1” aluminum tweeters
Surge protected Revchem®
8 Ohm Impedance, 2x 4 Ohm
Stereo mode
Aerospace grade multi-layer
composite cabinetry
Surface mount waterproof cable
connector
Finishes: Canyon (CN) Slate
(SL) or White Granite (WG)
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Index…
Introduction ………………….……………
Component List …………………….…….
Pre-Installation …………………… ……..
Connection Cable ……… ……………....
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5
Exterior Installation ……………………… 5/6
Maintenance ………………………………
Customer Service ………………..………
Warranty …………………………..………
Trouble Shooting ……...…………….…...
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Technical Specifications …………….….. 10
Thank You for purchasing another high quality audio
product from TIC Corporation. Please read the enclosed
installation guidelines carefully and thoroughly to ensure
years of trouble free service from your new TIC exterior
audio products.
Carefully unpack your new TIC exterior product and
save all packaging materials for possible future use. Check
that your new TIC product contains all system parts
detailed in the Components list. Do not attempt to operate,
install or use your new TIC product if any components
appear missing or damaged. If so, please notify TIC
Corporation or your TIC Dealer as soon as possible.
!WARNING! to avoid possible suffocation or injury please
keep all plastic bags away from children and pets.
Component List…
1x
1x
Outdoor rock speakers
Weatherproof speaker cable
connectors (base of units)
New product offer (enclosed
with literature)
1x
1x
1x
Instruction Manual
Warranty Card
Pre-Installation…
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Please read this owners guide carefully before installation. Failure to follow
these instructions fully or incorrect installation may damage your new TIC
products and any third party equipment used in your new system installation.
This may also Void any warranty for your new TIC products. If you are unsure
of your ability to fully understand and fully complete the installation of this TIC
product, please consult a professional installer.
Note: TIC Corporation always recommends that you test your product and its
components prior to exterior installation. Test your components near a mains
power and, if required, receiver amplifier sources somewhere convenient,
perhaps inside. Ensure all components are working smoothly and correctly
before exterior placement, installation and operation.
Exterior Installation…
Before you begin the installation of your new TIC outdoor product, please
carefully select the locations of your new TIC products.
In general;
1. Select a reasonably level surface for the installation of your new TIC
outdoor speakers. For surface speakers this will prevent movement or
excessive vibration during use. This will also ensure more uniform
sound dispersion.
2. Ensure your new TIC outdoor speaker cables or power source if
required, can easily reach your new speakers. Some people even pre-
lay string as a guide ensuring that there are no obstructions or
difficulties such as concrete paths or architectural feature impediments.
While most if not all TIC outdoor speakers use and recommend burying
the cable lightly 4-6 inches, if the cable is surface mounted you must
make sure the cable is placed where it cannot be tripped over, pulled,
abraded or crushed.
3. Do not place your TIC outdoor speakers in a depression or area where
water pools or in the direct path of sprinklers.
4. Wherever possible avoid long term exposure of your new TIC outdoor
speakers to chlorinated solvents, acids such as those often contained
in fertilizers and other solvents which have the potential to eventually
wear the components prematurely.
5. When installing either burial cable or TIC’s in-ground outdoor speakers
please be very aware of any submerged plumbing, piping such as
sprinklers or irrigation and wiring already in existence.
A note on Speaker Cable;
TIC recommends the use of our SPC double insulated high quality speaker
cable, however just about any reasonable speaker cable may be used including
existing runs that may be in place. For standard 8 installations of 10 – 25ft.,
just about any 16/18 gauge 2 core cables can usually be used although we
would prefer a double insulated or burial spec cable be used. For longer runs of
25 – 100ft. 10/14 gauge cable can be used however resistance down the line
will become a contributing factor.
Audio Installation Basics articles under Technical Resources for more in depth
exterior audio and cable guidelines.
Before actually sinking the cable, run the cable from your unit to the power
source or amplifier. Ensure your cable run avoids any obstacles such as
sunken sprinkler pipes or piping and electrical cable to your house. Once the
cable runs are where you like them, connect your speakers and power source
to ensure correct operation before sinking the cable. Disconnect the cable wire
at both ends and continue.
An Important note on Polarity!
Pleasure proper polarity when connecting your new TIC outdoor speakers.
This is very important and will result in poor sound reproduction and possibly
equipment damage if not connected correctly. This is normally avoided by
ensuring + to + and – to – or as sometimes color coded Red to Red and Black
to Black from your amplified source to your speakers respectively.
Once you have tested your cable run in step 3, it is time to sink the cable. 4-6”
of cover is normally recommended to offset accidental disturbance, movement
of the earth etc. but your specific onsite conditions will apply. Should you wish
to secure the installation of your unit then simply clamp, by way of a “U” spike
etc. the cable directly beneath the unit or you may use TIC’s SPPSS Security
Stake available as an optional extra.
Reconnect the speakers and your receiver amplifier being careful to ensure
correct “Polarity” matching.
Once connected properly, fill in all trenches, sit back and enjoy!
Disclaimer;
TIC Corporation will in no way be held responsible for the improper or
unsecured installation of this product. Any and all damage arising from the
installation or use of this product is the purchaser and final installer’s sole
responsibility.
Maintenance…
Occasional maintenance of your TIC products cannot hurt and may help
greatly. Inspect the installation area regularly removing and twigs, dirt or
particulate matter from impeding or building up around the output grill area. The
units may be cleaned using very mild detergents like dishwashing liquid if
desired. A hose with clean water may also be used but please avoid using high
pressure or forcing water into the grill or acoustic ports.
In very cold climates with moderate to heavy snowfall an old trick from the
major theme parks we supply world wide is to place a plastic bag over the unit
for the winter or periods it may be not in use or under such snowfall.
Customer Service…
For any additional help please contact TIC Corporation at (800) SPX-OMNI, on
happy to assist you at any time. Also please visit our website for FAQ
(frequently asked questions) and full contact information.
Warranty Period…
TIC Corporation offers a full, UCC approved, one year full parts and labor
warranty on all its products as standard however there are other 3 and 5 year
warranties in use with various TIC authorized Dealers world wide. Please check
your enclosed Warranty card or your Dealer receipt to find out which one
applies to you. Also please note TIC Corporation General Terms & Conditions
Installation Notes…
Please note series vs. parallel installation wiring choices below;
TIC TFS12 wired in “Stereo” 2x channel mode
Trouble Shooting…
Problem
Please Check
Check the speakers are connected to the cable
correctly.
No Sound
Check the speaker cable is connected to the receiver
amplifier correctly.
Check the receiver amplifier is powered “on” at the
mains, is not on “mute”, has no headphones attached
and that the Channels used for the exterior speakers
(usually A or B) is in operation.
Refer to the owners guide that came with your
receiver amplifier.
Most initial problems are connectivity, please try a
different connection cable to your outdoor speakers
or equipment.
Check the “balance” control on your receiver
amplifier.
Check all connections and cable to the inoperable
speaker.
No Sound from one
speaker
1. Disconnect the “working” speaker from the
receiver amplifier connection/ channel. Switch the
cord from the non-operating speaker from its current
connection to the “working” speaker connection. If
the speaker now works the problem is your receiver
amplifier.
2. Reconnect as original. Remove the speaker cable
at the “working” speaker directly and connect it
directly to the non-working speaker. If the speaker
now works the problem is somewhere in the original
speaker cable.
3. If the speaker still does not work the problem is the
speaker.
One speaker sounds
distorted, lower
Follow same procedure as above for “No Sound”.
volume or “different”
Check the “tone” setting on your receiver amplifier.
Adjust the Treble and Bass settings on your receiver
amplifier.
Treble or Bass
Check the connections carefully from the amplifier to
your speakers and ensure correct Phase (+ to + and
– to – accordingly). Poor sound replication is
expected from a speakers or speakers out of polarity
or phase.
Technical Specifications…
General Specifications TIC TFS12
“Stereo” Outdoor Rock Speakers
8" injection molded PP cone
Woofer(s)
Butyl rubber surround
Tweeter 2x 1" aluminum
Cabinetry Multi-layer Composite
Grill Multi-layer Composite
8
4
one speaker mode
two speaker “stereo” mode
Impedance
Frequency Response 35Hz – 19kHz
Sensitivity @1W/1m 89db ± 3db
Continuous/ Peak 100 / 200W
Unit Dimensions 12.2x17.3x17.3
Unit(s) Weight 18.2 lbs
Pack Dimensions 13.7x20x18.9
Pack Weight 21.2 lbs
TIC Corporation engages in continual product research and development, new
materials, production methods and design improvements. TIC Corporation therefore,
reserves all rights to change or improve products specifications without notice.
TIC Corporation
15224 East Stafford Street
City of Industry, CA. 91744-4418 U.S.A.
Tel: (800) 779-6664 (5 lines) Fax: (800) 968-1363
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