Taramps THS 6000 Multi-Channel Receiver Instruction Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a Taramps product. Developed in a modern laboratory with the highest technology and highly qualified professionals.

This manual explains all the features, operations, and guidelines to resolve any doubts that may arise during installation. Please take some time to read it carefully to ensure proper installation and to enjoy all the benefits this product offers.

If you have any questions after reading this manual, please contact our technical support at 18-3266-4050 or visit our website at www.taramps.com.br.

Presentation

The Taramps THS 6000 is a Multi-Channel Receiver developed with advanced technology to integrate different environments. Compact and powerful, it can be used in various applications, providing quality sound reproduction.

Examples of product applications:

• Ambient sound for shops, businesses, and clinics. It also allows announcements to be made via the sound system through the microphone input.
• In your leisure area, gourmet space, farm, etc. With its various audio input options, such as Bluetooth, AUX, Optical, and USB, it allows audio sources to be easily changed, giving the user flexibility in choosing their preferred audio.

The equipment is automatically bivolt, operating on any outlet between 90 and 240V. It features a switching power supply, which is more efficient in electrical energy consumption.

To turn the unit on and off, use the ON/OFF switch located on the front of the equipment. Keep it off when not in use.

If the product will not be used for an extended period, we recommend unplugging it from the outlet. This equipment has a plug that complies with the Brazilian standard for plugs and sockets (NBR 14136).

Important Recommendations

• The THS 6000 should be installed in a firm, well-ventilated location, away from heat and humidity sources. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the top and rear panels.
• Avoid drops and impacts.
• Carefully observe speaker polarity and impedance.
• Use appropriate cables according to the distance between the THS 6000 and the speakers. The following table shows recommended cable gauges based on distance:

• In case of noise, check the installation and ensure cables and connections are in good condition.
• Keep the volume of unused channels at a minimum.

Audio Sources

The THS 6000 features the following audio inputs:

1. USB: Input for Pen Drive*
2. MICRO SD CARD*
3. AUX (Front): Standard P2 auxiliary input.
4. AUX1 and AUX2: Standard RCA auxiliary inputs.
5. BLUETOOTH
6. FM Radio
7. Microphone Input (P10 standard)
8. Optical Input

*The connected device must contain MP3 format music files to be recognized by the equipment. Maximum supported size: 64GB.

⚠️ We recommend always having good antivirus software to avoid issues with the Pen Drive or Micro SD card when connecting them to the product. Infected devices may cause undesirable effects on the THS 6000, such as slow music playback and general failures.

Do not use the USB input to connect to a computer or to charge other devices with batteries.

Package Contents

• 01 THS 6000 Multi-Channel Receiver
• 01 Remote Control
• 01 Optical Cable

Getting to Know Your Equipment - Front Panel

A diagram shows the front panel with numbered controls. The descriptions below correspond to these numbers:

1. MICRO SD: Input for micro SD memory card. (The card should be positioned as shown in the image, with terminals facing upwards).
2. USB: Input for Pen Drive.
3. Aux. (P2 Connector): Receives audio signal from the P2 output of your cell phone, tablet, MP3 player, computer, among others. Use a good quality cable to avoid picking up noise.
4. Short press (Track -): Rewinds music tracks for USB/SD/BLUETOOTH options. Long press (Volume -): Decreases volume across all options. For FM: Short press: Decreases frequency by 0.1MHz. Long press: Automatically seeks the previous station.
5. Short press (Play/Pause): Pauses or plays music for USB/SD/BLUETOOTH. Short press: Mutes the AUXILIARY option. For FM: Short press: Advances to the next preset FM station. Long press: Scans for FM stations and saves them to memory.
6. Short press (Track +): Advances music tracks for USB/SD/BLUETOOTH options. Long press (Volume +): Increases volume across all options. For FM: Short press: Increases frequency by 0.1MHz. Long press: Automatically seeks the next station.
7. Short press (MODE): Cycles through input source options: USB / SD / AUXILIAR / BLUETOOTH / FM. Long press: Turns off the unit (it will enter standby mode).
8. LED Display - Remote Control IR Sensor: For optimal communication between the remote control and the unit, point the remote towards this display area.

Controls 9 through 20 are located on the front panel:

9. DIRECT AUX: Indicates that the signal from the selected AUX input (AUX1, AUX2, or OPTICAL) will be sent directly to the equalization/amplification stages without passing through signal digitization processes, allowing for superior audio quality (in this case, the remote control will not function).
10. OPTICAL: LED indicator for optical signal presence. Indicates that the current auxiliary input is optical.
11. AUX1 / OPTICAL or AUX 2 Button: Pressed: Selects AUX1, Optical inputs. Not pressed: Selects AUX 2 input. (Inputs are on the rear panel).
12. ATT: Audio attenuation LED indicator. When a microphone input audio signal is detected or the DING-DONG (GONGO) signal is emitted, the equipment attenuates the output signal, allowing for greater microphone clarity. After 2 seconds of no microphone use, it returns to the unattenuated state. This function can be enabled or disabled. See page 05 (Function Configuration Mode).
13. MASTER: Controls the overall volume for Bluetooth, USB, Micro SD, FM, AUX, AUX1, OPTICAL, and AUX2 inputs.
14. MIC: P10 input for microphone. Microphone Recommendations:
    • The microphone signal has low amplitude, so improper use can cause undesirable noise.
    • Use quality cables and connectors.
    • Do not coil microphone cables.
    • Do not place the microphone in front of the speakers, as this causes feedback (howling).
15. MIC: Adjusts the microphone and GONGO (ding-dong) volume. If the microphone and GONGO are not used, it is recommended to keep the volume at minimum.
16. GONGO: GONGO activation button. The product offers 2 GONGO options. To select another option with the unit powered on, press and hold the "GONGO" button. The 2 gong patterns will be emitted sequentially (do not release the button). To select an option, release the "GONGO" button after hearing the desired option.
17. EQUALIZATION: Adjusts the equalization for each channel:
    • LOW: Affects bass frequencies.
    • MID: Affects mid frequencies.
    • HIGH: Affects treble frequencies.
18. CH1/CH2 - CH3/CH4: Adjusts the volumes for each channel (1, 2, 3, and 4).
19. STAND BY LED: When lit, indicates the product is connected to the power outlet in standby mode.
20. ON/STB Button: Turns the unit on and off, placing it in standby mode.

Function Configuration Mode

With the unit in Standby, press and hold the ON/STB(20) button for more than 5 seconds. The STANDBY(19) LED will flash, indicating the unit is in configuration mode.

The blue LEDs on the panel will indicate the current status:

• DIRECT AUX(9) ON: Indicates the DIRECT AUX function is active. To change this function's state, press the POWER button repeatedly until the LED turns off.
• OPTICAL(10) ON: Indicates the AUTO TURN ON function is active. To change this function's state, press the ON/STB(20) button repeatedly until the LED turns off.
• ATT(12) ON: Indicates the attenuation function is active. To change this function's state, press the GONGO(14) button.

Note: The ON/STB(20) button configures the DIRECT AUX and AUTO TURN ON functions simultaneously, allowing for 4 different combinations: both activated, both deactivated, only DIRECT AUX, or only AUTO TURN ON.

To exit the configuration mode, press and hold the ON/STB(20) button for more than 5 seconds.

Output Configurations

The CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4 outputs can be configured for various usage scenarios, such as a 2.1 system (common for TVs with soundbars), which uses two stereo outputs and one bass output. In this case, the subwoofer must be passive. Another option is a STEREO system with two high-power channels, or even 4 independent outputs.

For configurations, the THS 6000 features three resources: two X-OVER switches to activate frequency filters depending on the speaker type used, and two ROUTE switches to direct the input signal to the outputs. BRIDGED output connections are located on the rear panel, on the SPEAKER OUT connectors. Simply connect the speaker to the corresponding terminals.

The X-OVER and ROUTE switches are located on the bottom panel (image below), recessed into the unit to prevent accidental activation. Each switch affects two outputs simultaneously: one for CH1/CH2 and the other for CH3/CH4.

X-OVER (Frequency Filters): These switches activate frequency filters for the respective channels. The HPF and LPF filters complement each other and are ideal for combined use, especially in systems with separate bass units using passive woofer or subwoofer cabinets. The HPF filter used independently can help increase efficiency, durability, and reduce distortion in small speakers that are not capable of efficiently reproducing bass. The configurations are:

• OFF: Frequency filters are disabled, no effect.
• LPF (Low Pass Filter): Allows only low frequencies (bass) to pass. Use these filters when connecting passive woofer or subwoofer speakers.
• HPF (High Pass Filter): Allows only mid-bass, mid, and treble frequencies to pass. Use these filters when connecting in-ceiling speakers or small speakers that cannot reproduce sub-bass frequencies.

ROUTE Switch (Routing): These switches select which L or R channel (left or right) of the playing source will be directed to the CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4 outputs. The audio source can be USB, FM, Bluetooth, AUX1, AUX2, or Optical, and should be selected using other controls. The options are:

ROUTE CH1/CH2:

• R/L: Directs the L channel to output CH1 and the R channel to output CH2. This configuration is suitable for environments where speakers are properly positioned for stereo reproduction.
• R+L: Mixes the R and L channels (mixer or mono-mix) for outputs CH1 and CH2. This configuration is recommended for use with subwoofers or in sound systems where only one channel is used per zone (multi-room systems).
• L: Directs only the L channel to outputs CH1 and CH2. This is only permitted when the THS 6000 operates in 2 outputs (200W + 200W). In this case, the ROUTE switch for CH3/CH4 must be set to "R", and the speakers must be connected to the BRIDGED connections. The BRIDGED output of CH1/CH2 will then reproduce the L channel, and the BRIDGED output of CH3/CH4 will reproduce the R channel.

ROUTE CH3/CH4:

• R/L: Directs the L channel to output CH3 and the R channel to output CH4. This configuration is suitable for environments where speakers are properly positioned for stereo reproduction.
• R+L: Mixes the R and L channels (mixer or mono-mix) for outputs CH3 and CH4. This configuration is recommended for use with subwoofers or in sound systems where only one channel is used per zone (multi-room systems).
• R: Directs only the R channel to outputs CH3 and CH4. This is only permitted when the THS 6000 operates in 2 outputs (200W + 200W). In this case, the ROUTE switch for CH1/CH2 must be set to "L", and the speakers must be connected to the BRIDGED connections. The BRIDGED output of CH1/CH2 will then reproduce the L channel, and the BRIDGED output of CH3/CH4 will reproduce the R channel.

Note on BRIDGED Output: The mentioned BRIDGED outputs function by combining two outputs into one and operate independently of the switch settings. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a FULL-RANGE or filtered signal at the BRIDGED output, depending on the X-OVER switch position. See connection/configuration examples on page 11.

Protection System

The THS 6000 features protection against short circuits and low impedance on its outputs. When protection is activated, the ATT LED blinks, and the audio output is temporarily interrupted. After 2 seconds, the audio is restored.

If the protection system activates frequently, review your sound system's settings and installation.

Getting to Know Your Equipment - Rear Panel

A diagram shows the rear panel with numbered connectors. The descriptions below correspond to these numbers:

1. POWER CABLE: Connect the cable to the electrical power grid. This product operates with a 127V AC or 220V AC power supply.
2. SPEAKER OUT: Power output for connecting speakers. There are two connection possibilities: normal connection with one speaker per output, and BRIDGED connection, which combines two channels into one for higher power. Observe the indicated polarity and the minimum recommended impedance of 2 Ohms for normal connection and 4 Ohms for Bridged connection.
3. LINE OUT: The LINE OUT allows sending the audio signal (unamplified) to another piece of equipment, such as another THS 6000, an amplifier, or an active subwoofer. This signal passes through the equipment's equalization adjustments (LOW, MID, and HIGH).
4. INPUT AUX 1, OPTICAL, and AUX 2: Audio inputs. To use these inputs, the unit must be set to AUX mode or DIRECT AUX mode. Use the front AUX1/AUX2 button to select the desired input. The OPTICAL input is automatically selected when an optical signal is present, regardless of the front panel AUX1/AUX2 switch position. Using the OPTICAL input, you benefit from the AUTO TURN ON/OFF system, which automatically turns the unit on/off when an optical signal is present. This function can be disabled as per the configuration instructions on page 05. IMPORTANT: For correct optical signal operation, the TV or signal source must be configured for PCM output. Strong noise indicates that the received signal is not PCM. In this case, check your TV's menu to ensure the digital audio output format is PCM. (Consult your TV manufacturer's manual).
5. FM ANTENA: External antenna for better FM signal reception. Position the antenna optimally for FM reception.

Remote Control Functions

The THS 6000 comes with a compact remote control, allowing you to conveniently operate the unit from a distance.

• ON/OFF: Press this button to turn the unit off.
• MODE: Changes audio signal sources (USB, BLUETOOTH, SD, AUXILIAR, FM).
• MUTE: Mutes the audio output.
• PLAY/PAUSE: Pauses or plays music for USB/SD/BLUETOOTH. For FM: Short press: Advances to the next preset FM station. Long press: Scans for FM stations and saves them to memory.
• TRACK -: Rewinds the music track (short press). PASTA: Rewinds the folder (long press). For FM: Short press: Decreases frequency by 0.1MHz. Long press: Automatically seeks the previous station.
• TRACK +: Advances the music track (short press). PASTA +: Advances the folder (long press). For FM: Short press: Increases frequency by 0.1MHz. Long press: Automatically seeks the next station.
• EQUALIZATION: Options: Pop / Rock / Jazz / Country / Normal. Does not function in auxiliary mode. For FM: Short press: Rewinds preset FM stations.
• VOL -: Decreases volume.
• VOL +: Increases volume.
• REPEAT: MP3 repeat/playback options.
• U/SD: Switches between USB / SD Card modes. For FM: Scans for FM stations and saves them to memory.
• NUMERIC KEYS: For FM: Long press saves the FM station.

OBS: The REC and STOP buttons have no function.

Bluetooth

When selecting the Bluetooth function (indicated as "bt" on the display), the THS 6000 awaits a Bluetooth connection. Search from your cell phone, tablet, PC, or other device for the name "TARAMPS THS 6000" and pair it.

To connect a new device, disconnect the current one and perform the new Bluetooth pairing.

Bluetooth Specification: Class II with a maximum range of 10m, which may vary depending on the environment (e.g., walls, furniture, etc.) and the connected device.

Example of Bluetooth Usage

A diagram illustrates connecting speakers to the THS 6000 and a smartphone via Bluetooth. It shows minimum impedance requirements (2 ohms) for speaker connections.

Possible Applications:

• Cell Phone
• Tablet / Notebook
• Television*

*Some Televisions have audio output via Bluetooth. If your television has this feature, you can transmit audio to the THS 6000. Consult your television manufacturer's manual.

Example of Optical Input Usage

Select AUX mode using the "MODE" button. Configure your TV for standard PCM output.

AUTO TURN ON: When the TV sends an optical signal, the unit will turn on automatically, and the OPTICAL LED will light up on the front panel. When there is no optical signal, the unit turns off after 10 seconds.

The AUTO TURN ON function can be disabled according to the configuration instructions on page 05.

A diagram shows the THS 6000 connected to speakers and a TV via an optical cable. It indicates minimum impedance requirements (2 ohms) for speaker connections.

Possible Applications:

• Television / Computer
• Tablet / Notebook / iPod

Example of RCA Input (AUX 2) Usage

Select AUX mode using the “MODE” button and ensure the AUX 2 button is not pressed.

A diagram shows the THS 6000 connected to speakers and a TV/DVD player via RCA cables. It indicates minimum impedance requirements (2 ohms) for speaker connections.

Possible Applications:

• Television / Computer
• DVD

Connection / Configuration Examples

Example 1: 2.1 System with four bookshelf speakers + 1 passive subwoofer. All 4 ohms.

• CH1/CH2: X-OVER set to HPF, ROUTE set to L/R
• CH3/CH4: X-OVER set to LPF, ROUTE set to L+R

Diagram shows connections for this setup.

Example 2: Two full-range TOWER speakers, 200W each. Both 4 ohms.

• CH1/CH2: X-OVER set to OFF, ROUTE set to L
• CH3/CH4: X-OVER set to OFF, ROUTE set to R

Diagram shows connections for this setup.

Example 3: Eight 4-ohm in-ceiling speakers functioning in stereo for two commercial rooms:

• CH1/CH2: X-OVER set to HPF, ROUTE set to L/R
• CH3/CH4: X-OVER set to HPF, ROUTE set to L/R

Diagram shows connections for this setup.

OBS: The THS 6000 does not allow two signal sources to function simultaneously, known as dual zone.

Example 4: Eight 4-ohm in-ceiling speakers functioning in mono for four environments:

• CH1/CH2: X-OVER set to HPF, ROUTE set to L+R
• CH3/CH4: X-OVER set to HPF, ROUTE set to L+R

Diagrams show connections for this setup, illustrating mono output for each environment.

For connections with in-ceiling speakers, use cables with a minimum gauge of 1.5mm² for distances up to 40 meters. For longer distances, consult the table on page 02 (“Important Recommendations”). It is necessary to make parallel and series connections as shown in the examples to match impedance.

Technical Specifications

*Nominal power with a 1KHz sinusoidal signal and a 4 Ohm resistive load. (Measured according to ABNT NBR IEC 60268-3 Standard - Sound Equipment, Part 3: Amplifiers).

**See protection system on page 07.

Cited values are typical and may vary slightly due to component tolerances or manufacturing processes.

For more information or questions, visit our website or contact Taramps technical support.

Taramps reserves the right to modify the content of this manual without prior notice and without obligation to apply modifications to previously produced units.

Warranty Terms

Taramps, located at Rua Abílio Daguano, 274 Res. Manoel Martins - Alfredo Marcondes - SP, CEP 19.180-000, warrants this product against defects in design, manufacturing, assembly, and/or solidarity due to design flaws that render it unfit or unsuitable for its intended use, for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.

In case of a defect during the warranty period, Taramps' responsibility is limited to the repair or replacement of the manufactured unit.

This warranty excludes:

• Products damaged by incorrect installation, water infiltration, or tampering by unauthorized persons;
• Warranty seal tampered with or torn;
• Cases where the product is not used under normal conditions;
• Defects caused by accessories, modifications, or equipment attached to the product;
• Product damage resulting from drops, impacts, or natural phenomena (floods, lightning, etc.);
• Costs of removal and reinstallation of the equipment, as well as its transportation to the technical assistance point;
• Damages of any nature resulting from product problems, as well as losses caused by interruption of use.

Technical Assistance

We have Technical Assistance networks throughout Brazil and are always ready to assist with your questions and needs.

To locate a Taramps Electronics Technical Assistance point near you, simply visit our website: www.taramps.com.br/pt/rede-de-assistencias-tecnicas or contact the factory's technical assistance department:

Taramps Electronics
Rua: Abílio Daguano, nº 274
CEP: 19.180-000
Phones: (18) 3266-4050 / 99749-3391
E-mail: angelo.assistencia@taramps.com.br

Manufacturer Information

By: TARAMPS GROUP

Phone: +55 18 3266-4050

Manufactured by: TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA

CNPJ / TAX ID: 11.273.485/0001-03

R. João Silvério, 121 • Res. Manoel Martins
Alfredo Marcondes - SP
Indústria Brasileira - Made in Brazil

Website: www.taramps.com.br