HECO VICTA ELITE 702 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- HECO
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HECO VICTA ELITE 702 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker
OWNER’S MANUAL/WARRANTY DOCUMENT
Dear HECO Customer, Congratulations on your fine new loudspeakers and thank you very much for choosing HECO! You have made an excellent choice. The high- quality speakers produced by HECO are renowned all over the world. Please study the instructions and information below carefully before using your new loudspeakers.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CONNECTING YOUR HECO VICTA ELITE LOUDSPEAKERS
Please always use a good quality loudspeaker connection cable from an audio
dealer. To prevent impairment of sound quality, we recommend cables with
cross-sections of at least 2.5 mm² for lengths up to 3 m and at least 4 mm²
for lengths above 3 m. 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.Strip 10 – 15 mm of
insulation from the ends of the cables. Twist the ends – this is much better
than tinning them with solder – insert them in the terminals and tighten the
terminal screws firmly. (Fig. 1) For good sound it is imperative that the
cables must be connected in such a way that the speakers are “in phase”. This
means that the black negative terminals on the speakers (-) must be connected
to the negative (-) terminals on the amplifier, the red positive (+) speaker
terminals to the positive (+) amplifier terminals. To make this easier one
wire of most speaker cables is marked with a coloured strip or a ridge in the
insulation. Before switching on the system double-check all your connections
and make sure that the terminal screws are tight and that there are no short
circuits caused by stray wire filaments – this could cause serious damage to
your amplifier!
THE HECO VICTA ELITE LOUDSPEAKERS IN STEREO MODE
In the ideal configuration the speakers and the listening position should form
an equilateral triangle. When the left and right speakers are the same
distance from the listening position their sound arrives at the same time,
resulting in a harmonious, natural music reproduction. (Fig. 2)There should be
a clear line of sight between the loudspeakers and the listening position. Any
soundabsorbing or reflecting obstacles in the path will distort the sound.
When you install the loudspeakers the following distances should be
maintained:Floorstanders: at least 20 cm away from the rear wall and at least
30 cm from the side walls. This will prevent excessive emphasis of the bass
range. Bookshelf speakers: shelf loudspeakers should also be as free-standing
as possible, the distance to thesides and rear to walls and items should be at
least 10 cm, the tweeters should be located at ear height. Spikes
(floorstanders): you should use the supplied spikes when setting the speakers
up. This isolatesthem 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 ELITE 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. (Fig. 3)
HECO VICTA ELITE 702, 302 – BI-WIRING AND BI-AMPING
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. Bi-
amping in particular produces an additional improvement in sound reproduction
quality. The special connection terminals of the VICTA ELITE loudspeakers
support both conventional connection and operation in bi-wiring and bi-amping
modes. There are four screw terminals on each speaker. The top pair are for
the tweeter (high frequencies), the lower pair for the woofer (low
frequencies). The factory-installed 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. 4a), bi-wiring (Fig. 4b) and bi-amping
(Fig. 4c).
HECO VICTA ELITE CENTER 102
The VICTA ELITE CENTER 102 loudspeaker visually and acoustically ideally
matches the other VICTA ELITE models. The loudspeaker is placed immediately
underneath the television set. Otherwise please adhere to the general
recommendations outlined in the previous chapters.
HECO VICTA ELITE SUB 252 A
The VICTA ELITE SUB 252 A active subwoofer visually and acoustically ideally
matches the other loudspeakers in the VICTA ELITE series. Please refer to the
separate operating instructions supplied with this product.
CONNECTING TO AN AV RECEIVER
- Figs. 5 and 6 show two different methods of connecting to AV receivers.
- Fig. 5: AV receiver without subwoofer output.
- Fig. 6: AV receiver with subwoofer output.
HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VALUABLE SPEAKERS
All HECO loudspeakers are designed and built for optimum sound reproduction
with the tone controls in the central position – i.e. with “linear” amplifier
output. Turning up the bass and treble controls too fardelivers more power to
the woofers and/or tweeters, and at high volumes this can actually destroy the
speaker units! 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. 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. 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.
THE SOUND YOU CAN’T HEAR…
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.
MAINTENANCE
The surface is best cleaned with a mild household cleaner. On no account use furniture polish or similar products.
SPECIFICATIONS|
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Configuration:
| VICTA ELITE 702
3-way bass reflex
| VICTA ELITE CENTER 102
2-way bass reflex
Power-handling capacity:| 170 / 300 W| 80 / 150 W
Impedance:| 4 – 8 ohms| 4 – 8 ohms
Frequency response:| 25 – 40 000 Hz| 35 – 40 000 Hz
Recommended amplifier output:| 30 – 300 W| 20 – 150 W
Efficiency (1W/1m):| 91 dB| 90 dB
Dimensions (WxHxD): Accessory:| 230 x 1050 x 330 mm
Metal spikes
| 480 x 162 x 260 mm
Configuration:
| VICTA ELITE 302
2-way bass reflex
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Power-handling capacity: Impedance:
Frequency response: Recommended amplifier output: Efficiency (1W/1m):
| 80 / 150 W
4 – 8 ohms
33 – 40 000 Hz
30 – 150 W
90 dB
|
Dimensions (WxHxD):| 202 x 352 x 310 mm|
Configuration:
| VICTA ELITE 202
2-way bass reflex
|
Power-handling capacity: Impedance:
Frequency response: Recommended amplifier output: Efficiency (1W/1m):
Dimensions (WxHxD):
| 65 / 120 W
4 – 8 ohms
35 – 40 000 Hz
20 – 120 W
89 dB
175 x 292 x 225 mm
|
Subject to technical change.| |
Congratulations!
You have made a wise selection in becoming the owner of a HECO HiFi equipment. Due to high quality HECO HiFi products have earned an excellent reputation through the western world. And this high quality standard enables us to grant a 5-years warranty for HECO HiFi products. The equipments are checked and tested continously during the entire production process. In case you have problems with your HECO HiFi equipment, kindly observe the following:
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The guarantee period commences with the purchase of the component and is applicable only to the original owner.
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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. Further claims, and in particular those for price reduction, cancellation of sale, compensation for damages or subsequential damages, are excluded. The guarantee period is not altered by the fact that we have carried out guarantee work.
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Unauthorized tampering with the equipment will invalidate this guarantee.
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Consult your authorized dealer first, if guarantee service is needed. 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.
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Excluded from the guarantee are:
- Illuminates
- Wear parts
- Shipping damages, either readily apparent or concealed (claims for such damages must be lodged immediately with the forwarding agent, the railway express office or the post office).
- Scratches in cases, metal components, front panels, etc. (You must notify your dealer directly of such defects within three days of purchase.)
- Defects caused by incorrect installation or connection, by operation errors (see operating instructions), by overloading or by an external force.
- Equipment which has been repaired incorrectly or modified or where the case has been opened by persons other than us.
- Consequential damages to other equipment.
- Reimbursement of cools, without our prior consent, when repairing damages by third parties.
Garantiekarte Warranty Card
- Type
- Serial-No
Name and address of the dealer/stamp
Customer
- Name
- Street
- City
- Country
- buying date
No warranty without receipt!
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