Tannoy Mercury V User Manual

owNER’s MANUAL  
IntRoDUctIon  
Thank you for selecting Tannoy loudspeakers, developed in the UK by our dedicated team of design engineers. They  
are the choice of discriminating music lovers the world over. Musical excellence is designed into our loudspeakers from  
the start. Careful selection of the very best components combined with strict quality control procedures in the production  
process ensures this level of excellence is maintained.  
To gain maximum performance from your loudspeakers, please take time to read this owner’s manual in full before  
installation. once you have set up your new loudspeakers please register them on our website - this does not limit your  
legal rights.  
Loudspeakers are electromechanical devices that ‘run-in’ through use; performance will therefore improve after an initial  
period of 24hrs use. once they have been further run-in over a longer period, there will be clear enhancement of the  
stereo imaging, mid-band quality and bass performance characteristics.  
we are confident that you will continue to enjoy your new Tannoy Revolution loudspeakers for many years to come.  
AMPLIFIeR cHoIce  
Consult the product specification pages within this manual as this clearly shows the acceptable power range for amplifier  
matching to your speakers. The high peak power handling of Tannoy loudspeakers permits responsible use with more  
powerful amplifiers - please read the warranty.  
As with all loudspeaker systems, the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity. Care should be taken  
to avoid overdriving any amplifier, as this will cause output overload resulting in ‘clipping’ or distortion within the output  
signal. This will cause damage to the speakers if done for any extended period.  
Generally an amplifier of higher power that is running hard, but free of distortion, will do less damage to the loudspeaker  
than a lower power amplifier continually clipping. Remember also that a high powered amplifier running at less than 90%  
of output power generally sounds a great deal better than a lower powered example struggling to achieve 100%. An  
amplifier with insufficient drive capability will not allow the full performance of the loudspeakers to be realised.  
cABLe cHoIce  
Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget. High quality audio signals passing from the amplifier  
to the loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable. wide dynamic range and frequency bandwidth information  
has to coexist with the ability to transmit peak currents of at least 10 amps, without incurring any loss or signal impairment.  
This explains why the sound quality of the information reproduced by the loudspeakers is so dependant on the physical  
properties of the cables connecting them to the amplifier.  
we would recommend that you always keep the cable runs the same length for each speaker. Remember that cable  
construction can affect the sound quality so be prepared to experiment to find a cable that suits your ear and audio system.  
UnPAcKInG  
To unpack the loudspeakers from their boxes remove tape from the top then fold the flaps right back before inverting the  
carton and contents. Lift the carton clear of the contents then remove all inner packaging.  
It is strongly recommended that you store all the packaging to allow protected transportation in future.  
V4 FLooR stAnDInG MoDeL  
Mercury V floor-standing models perform best with carpet piercing spikes fitted. These are supplied, along with lock nuts,  
and should be inserted into the threaded holes in the base of the cabinet. Level the speaker and then tighten the lock  
nuts firmly but without using undue force. spike locating cups are provided in the accessory pack and these may be used  
to protect sensitive floor surfaces.  
WARnInG:  
Ensure that the spikes are levelled and that the lock nuts are tightened firmly. The spikes should be pushed through the  
carpet to locate into the flooring surface by applying pressure to the top of the cabinet.  
If using on a sensitive floor surface place the protective cups under the levelled spikes. Failure to do so could render the  
speaker unsteady and result in damage or injury should it be knocked over.  
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V1, Vc & VR MoDeLs  
stand mounting or bookshelf speakers should be located securely on stands or a shelf in an appropriate position to place  
high frequency unit roughly at ear height when seated in the chosen listening position. Positioning recommendations for  
stand-mounted speakers can be found under the section entitled Positioning and fine-tuning.  
The Mercury V1 and VC may also be wall mounted with a suitable bracket, using two inserts on the rear of the loudspeaker,  
with standard 60mm spacing. The thread in the inserts is M5. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the chosen  
bracket is used within its load rating, and the bracket is securely mounted to the wall with suitable hardware.  
The Mercury VR is provided with integral hanging plates for wall mounting.  
InstALLAtIon  
To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the amplifier is switched oFF prior to connecting or  
disconnecting any cables. Before switching on double check that all connections are secure and that polarity is correct.  
connectIon V1, Vc & VR  
The positive (plus) terminal on the amplifier left channel (marked + or coloured red) must be connected to the positive  
HF terminal on the left speaker. The left speaker is the one on the left as you look at the stereo pair from your  
listening position.  
The negative (minus) terminal on the amplifier left channel (marked - or coloured black) must be connected to the  
negative HF terminal on the left speaker.  
Repeat this connection process for the right speaker. Remember that the positive (+ or red) on the amplifier must be  
connected to the positive (+ or red) on the speaker and the negative (- or black) to negative.  
select a signal source, such as a CD player; switch on the amplifier and slowly turn up the volume control to check that  
both loudspeakers are reproducing bass and treble information. (see fig. 1)  
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connectIon V4  
single Wire Mode:  
The terminal panels have captive link bars fitted as standard to link the positive and negative HF and LF terminals  
respectively. These must be removed to Bi-wire the speakers - see section entitled Connection in Bi-wire mode. (see fig. 2)  
For optimum performance in single wire mode, loudspeaker cable connections from the amplifier should be made to the  
high frequency (HF) terminals of the loudspeaker:  
Connect as instructed above for V1, VC & VR. (see fig. 2)  
Bi-Wire Mode:  
Please note in Bi-wire mode that the link bars must be removed. Unscrew the knurled nuts on both the positive and  
negative HF and LF terminals and remove the link bar and then replace the colour coded nuts, as they will be required to  
clamp the Bi-wire cables in place. Retain the link bars in a safe place for possible future use.  
Be sure that the amplifier is switched off and then prepare the two sets of cabling for each ‘side’ of the system separately.  
Measure and cut four lengths of cable, two per speaker.  
Label two of the cable lengths Left LF and Left HF (low frequency and high frequency) then repeat this process for the right pair.  
If your amplifier is not equipped with separate output terminals for bass and treble information then, at the amplifier  
end of the cables, twist the Left LF+ (positive) and the Left HF+ (positive) together. Connect these to the amplifier Left  
channel positive terminal marked + (plus) or coloured red.  
Twist the Left LF- (negative) and the HF- (negative) cables together and connect them to the amplifier Left channel  
negative terminal marked - (minus) or coloured black.  
At the loudspeaker end connect the cables labelled Left LF+ and Left LF- to the left hand loudspeaker LF terminals,  
ensuring that you note the polarity markings on the cable sheathing.  
Then proceed to connect the Left HF+ and Left HF- to the HF terminals on the same loudspeaker.  
Repeat this process to connect the right hand loudspeaker to the amplifier right channel output, once again ensuring that  
polarity is correct throughout.  
switch the amplifier on with the volume control set at its lowest setting. select a favourite source and slowly turn up the  
volume to a low level. Check that bass and treble information is being reproduced from both speakers - if not, switch off  
the amplifier and recheck the connections. (see fig. 3)  
Bi-Amp Mode:  
Bi-Amping extends the principle of Bi-wiring one stage further. In this connection option separate power amplifiers are  
used for bass and treble signals in each loudspeaker. Four mono (or two stereo) amplifiers of the same type are required  
for a stereo pair of loudspeakers. Ensure that the cable links between the loudspeaker terminals are removed and that  
correct polarity is maintained throughout.  
If two stereo amplifiers are used, it is recommended that one amplifier supply bass information to left and right  
loudspeakers and the other, the treble information. (see fig. 4)  
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PosItIonInG AnD FIne-tUnInG  
To get best results from your new Tannoy Mercury V loudspeakers it is worthwhile spending a little time finding the  
optimum set-up configuration.  
Begin by angling the speakers towards your chosen listening position, usually this is on the centre line of the room,  
so that when seated you can just see the inner side panel of each speaker. The front of the loudspeaker should not  
be obstructed in any way. The loudspeakers should be located between 1.5 to 4.5 metres (5ft to 15ft) apart - with the  
listening position set slightly further away than the speakers are apart. Avoid positioning the loudspeakers in corners of  
the room, as this will have a negative effect on performance. For optimum performance, we would recommend ideally  
maintaining a distance of at least 0.5 metres (20 inches) from the rear wall, and 1 metre (39 inches) from the side.  
However, there is no absolute right or wrong as it is much down to personal preference and the differing sizes and  
acoustic properties of the listening environment. The speakers may be located close to the rear wall, in which case bass  
will be increased at the expense of definition, and stereo soundstaging will be compromised. (see fig. 5)  
For the floor standing V4 model in its listening position, rock the loudspeaker gently from side to side so that the spikes  
find their way through the weave of the carpet and on to the solid surface below. once fine adjustments have been made  
to the spikes, to level the loudspeaker and ensure stability, tighten the lock nuts firmly but without using undue force.  
GRILLes  
The Mercury V grille has been designed to provide acoustic transparency. However, for ultimate fidelity the enthusiast will  
appreciate the slight improvement in clarity and detail that is achieved by removing the grilles during listening.  
cARe oF cABInet  
The cabinets should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or with a light application of quality non-silicone furniture polish.  
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MeRcURY V HoMe tHeAtRe 5.1 - GeneRAL InFoRMAtIon  
Unlike other forms of encoded surround audio, 5.1 offers full bandwidth capability for the surround and centre channels,  
with the ability to treat the subwoofer as a single discreet channel for special effects playback or, for music applications,  
as a dedicated low frequency instrument channel. This places new demands on the surround and centre channel  
loudspeakers in both the mixing environment and the playback environment.  
The 5.1 format allows the mix engineer in the recording studio to assign audio information to one or more discreet  
channels of playback; providing very vivid and exacting localisation for the apparent sound sources in the listening  
environment. To reliably recreate that accurate localisation during playback, the selection and location of loudspeakers  
becomes the single most critical issue next to the talent of the mix engineer in the studio. (see fig. 6)  
MAGnetIc scReenInG  
The large magnet assemblies on the loudspeaker drive units of the V1, V4 and VC models are fully screened to  
eliminate colour-fringing effects when mounted close to CRT television monitors, but very sensitive models may show  
some fringing. If that occurs, move the speaker further away from the television monitor. However, the VR model is  
unscreened, and should not be placed closer than 1 metre (3ft) from a CRT display.  
Note that plasma and LCD displays are not affected by magnetic fields, so there is no restriction on placement.  
FRont sPeAKeRs  
The ultra wide dynamic range and power handling capability of Mercury V loudspeakers will provide a stunning home  
cinema experience. The speakers should be positioned on either side of the TV or projection screen and then placed in  
line with the screen surface.  
centRe cHAnneL sPeAKeR  
In all cases the centre channel speaker should be positioned as near to the TV screen as possible. The viewing position  
when seated determines the ideal mounting height, but in all cases this should be as close as possible to ear height  
(or angled towards ear height). As with the main speakers the front baffle panel should be as near as possible in line with  
the screen surface.  
ReAR sPeAKeRs  
The placement of rear speakers should ideally mirror that of the front speakers as far as possible, behind the main  
viewing position.  
If wall or shelf mounted however, they should be 1.5 to 4.5 metres apart (5 to 15 ft), with a mounting height (to the  
tweeter) of 1.5 to 2 metres (5 to 7 ft).  
sUBWooFeR  
As the subwoofer only produces low frequency, therefore monaural information, it is difficult to detect its location by ear.  
It could as a result be situated anywhere in the room, but optimum performance will be gained by locating the subwoofer  
between the main stereo pair of speakers. Bass output will increase when placed next to a wall or in a corner so use the  
subwoofer volume control to balance the output with the rest of the system.  
Please refer to the manual supplied with the subwoofer for advice on installation and set-up.  
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tecHnIcAL sPecIFIcAtIons  
Mercury V1  
Mercury V4  
Mercury VR  
Mercury Vc  
PeRFoRMAnce  
Recommended amplifier power  
(watts RMs)  
10 - 70  
50  
10 - 140  
100  
10 - 60  
40  
10 - 90  
70  
Continuous power handling  
(watts Peak RMs)  
Peak power handling (watts)  
sensitivity (2.83 Volts @ 1m)  
Nominal Impedance (ohms)  
Frequency response (-6dB)  
100  
200  
80  
140  
86dB  
91dB  
86dB  
90dB  
8
8
8
8
45Hz – 25kHz  
32Hz – 25kHz  
57Hz – 25kHz  
67Hz – 25kHz  
DRIVe UnIts  
High frequency  
25mm (1.00”)  
25mm (1.00”)  
25mm (1.00”)  
25mm (1.00”)  
Nitro-urethane  
Nitro-urethane  
Nitro-urethane  
Nitro-urethane  
layer dampened  
woven polyester  
dome, neodymium  
magnet assembly  
layer dampened  
woven polyester  
dome, neodymium  
magnet assembly  
layer dampened  
woven polyester  
dome, neodymium  
magnet assembly  
layer dampened  
woven polyester  
dome, neodymium  
magnet assembly  
Low frequency  
130mm (5.00”)  
Multi-fibre  
2 x 152mm (6.00”)  
Multi-fibre  
130mm (5.00”)  
Multi-fibre  
2 x 100mm (4.00”)  
Multi-fibre  
coated pulped  
paper cone  
coated pulped  
paper cone  
coated pulped  
paper cone  
coated pulped  
paper cone  
shielded  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
cRossoVeR  
Crossover frequency  
Crossover Type  
3.2kHz  
2.6kHz  
3.2kHz  
2.9kHz  
4th order  
acoustic  
Bi-wirable 4th order  
acoustic  
4th order  
acoustic  
4th order  
acoustic  
Linkwitz-Riley  
Linkwitz-Riley  
Linkwitz-Riley  
Linkwitz-Riley  
cABInet  
Enclosure type  
Construction  
Front reflex  
Rear reflex  
Front reflex  
Twin Rear reflex  
15mm particle  
board, internally  
cross-braced  
15mm particle  
board, internally  
cross-braced  
15mm particle  
board, internally  
cross-braced  
15mm particle  
board, internally  
cross-braced  
enclosure 18mm  
MDF front baffle  
enclosure 18mm  
MDF front baffle  
enclosure 18mm  
MDF front baffle  
enclosure 18mm  
MDF front baffle  
Dimensions (inc grille) H x w x D  
300.0 x 170.0 x 254.5mm  
(11.81 x 6.69 x 10.02”)  
970.0 x 204.0 x 281.0mm  
(38.19 x 8.03 x 11.06”)  
300.0 x 170.0 x 121.5mm  
(11.81 x 6.69 x 4.78”)  
140.0 x 430.0 x 170.0mm  
(5.51 x 16.93 x 6.69”)  
Volume - litres (cubic feet)  
7.8 (0.28)  
38.5 (1.36)  
2.8 (0.10)  
5.5 (0.19)  
weight  
4.5kg (9.9lbs)  
14.2kg (31.3lbs)  
2.6kg (5.7lbs)  
4.9kg (10.8lbs)  
Finish  
sugar Maple  
Dark walnut  
sugar Maple  
Dark walnut  
sugar Maple  
Dark walnut  
sugar Maple  
Dark walnut  
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set-UP DIAGRAMs  
Fig. 1 connection V1, Vc and VR  
TO RIGHT  
SPEAKER  
+
-
+
-
L
R
POWER AMPLIFIER  
Fig. 2 connection V4, single Wire Mode  
TO RIGHT  
SPEAKER  
HF-  
LF-  
HF+  
LF+  
+
-
+
-
L
R
POWER AMPLIFIER  
LINKS IN PLACE  
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set-UP DIAGRAMs  
Fig. 3 connection V4 Bi-Wire Mode  
TO RIGHT  
SPEAKER  
HF-  
LF-  
HF+  
LF+  
+
-
+
-
L
R
POWER AMPLIFIER  
LINKS REMOVED  
Fig. 4 connection V4 Bi-Amp Mode  
TO RIGHT  
SPEAKER  
+
-
+
-
L
R
HF-  
LF-  
HF+  
LF+  
HIGH FREQUENCY  
POWER AMPLIFIER  
LOW FREQUENCY  
POWER AMPLIFIER  
L
R
-
-
+
+
LINKS REMOVED  
SPEAKER  
TO RIGHT  
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set-UP DIAGRAMs  
Fig. 5 Recommended Positioning - stero Pair  
0.5 METRES OR MORE  
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES  
1 METRE  
OR MORE  
Fig. 6 Recommended Positioning - Home cinema  
REAR  
CENTRE  
SUB  
REAR  
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Tannoy United Kingdom T: 00 44 (0) 1236 420199  
Tannoy Deutschland  
TC|Group International  
TC|Group Americas  
T: 00 49 (180) 1111 881  
T: 00 45 8742 7000  
T: 00 1 (519) 745 1158  
Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change.  

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