User manual HECO VICTA 301

[. . . ] Always turn off the amplifier or receiver before connecting or disconnecting loudspeaker cables. Place the loudspeakers in their planned positions and cut the cables to the right length. The cables for both channels should always be exactly the same length. Twist the ends ­ this is much better than tinning them with solder ­ insert them in the terminals and tighten the terminal screws firmly. [. . . ] This isolates them from the supporting surface, preventing unpleasant resonance effects. You can choose between metal and hard rubber spikes for the standing speakers. The spikes are screwed into the threaded bushes on the bottom of the speaker. HECO VICTA LOUDSPEAKERS AS A FRONT OR REAR LOUDSPEAKER The front loudspeakers are positioned at ear height on the left and right as equidistant from the television as possible. The rear loudspeakers are placed at ear height or a little above on the left and right besides or better behind the listening position. The special connection terminals of the Victa loudspeakers support both conventional connection and operation in bi-wiring and bi-amping modes. The top pair are for the tweeter (high frequencies), the lower pair for the woofer (low frequencies). The factoryinstalled metal strips connecting the positive and negative terminals are for conventional 2-wire connection and must be removed for bi-wiring and bi-amping operation. The pictures below show the correct set-up for conventional operation (Fig. Bi-wiring means using separate cables to carry the high and low audio frequencies. Bi-amping takes this idea one step further and uses separate power amplifiers as well as separate cables for high and low frequencies. Always turn the volume down immediately as soon as you hear distortion!If you like listening to loud music make sure that your amplifier can deliver at least as much power as the speakers' power-handling rating. Weak amplifiers with low output ratings can actually be more dangerous for your speakers at medium volumes because weak amplifiers may overload much faster than powerful ones and this causes measurable and audible distortion, which is extremely dangerous to your loudspeakers. If the output of your amplifier is significantly higher than the rated power handling capacity of your speakers extremely high volumes can physically destroy your speakers. This doesn't actually happen often but you should be aware that it is possible. All HECO loudspeakers are designed and built for optimum sound reproduction with the tone controls in the central position ­ i. Turning up the bass and treble controls too far delivers more power to the woofers and/or tweeters, and at high volumes this can actually destroy the speaker units!Amplifiers, tuners and CD players can all produce inaudible high-frequency signals ­ and this doesn't only apply to cheap products. If your tweeters fail at low or medium volumes you should have a qualified technician check your system components for dangerous inaudible signals. [. . . ] Reimbursement of cools, without our prior consent, when repairing damages by third parties. Should it prove necessary to return the component to the factory, please insure that · The component is packed in original factory packing in good condition · The quality control card has been filled out and enclosed with the component · Your enclose your receipt as proof of purchase. Unauthorized tampering with the equipment will invalidate this guarantee. During the guarantee period we will rectify any defects due to faulty material or workmanship by replacing or repairing the defective part at our discretion. [. . . ]