HECO IN VITA 3 Compact Premium Bookshelf Speaker Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- HECO
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IN VITA 3 Compact Premium Bookshelf Speaker
Owner’s Manual OWNER’S MANUAL/WARRANTY DOCUMENT
IN VITA 3 Compact Premium Bookshelf Speaker
At the end of the product’s useful life, please dispose of it at appropriate collection points provided in your country.
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.
FITTING THE FEET (IN VITA 9 ONLY)
The (2) feet included in the delivery package must be fitted to the
loudspeaker before use. To do this, place the speakers on a clean, stable base
with the bottom facing upwards. It is better not to remove the protective bag
until after fitting has been completed so as to avoid damage to the paint
surface. Fit the two pre-assembled feet using the M6 screws provided, as shown
in Fig. 1.
The metal spikes (x) are height-adjustable so as to guarantee the stability of
the speaker. To do this, loosen the top lock nut (y) and adjust the spike by
turning it. Once the right setting has been found, tighten the lock nut again.
Rubber inserts are screwed into the bottom of the cone spikes. These ensure
optimum stability on smooth, hard floor coverings, such as laminate or tiles.
The rubber inserts can be replaced with metal inserts (included in the
package). This variation is better suited for carpets, for example.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CONNECTING YOUR HECO IN VITA 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. 2)
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 IN VITA 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. 3)
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 the sides 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 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 IN VITA 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. 4)
CONNECTOR PANEL ON THE HECO IN VITA LOUDSPEAKERS / BI-WIRING AND BI-AMPING
The connector panels on the In Vita 9 and 3 speakers are equipped with 5
terminal screws, enabling bi-wiring/bi-amping in addition to conventional
connection to an amplifier. The upper terminals are connected to the treble
and mid-treble side of the crossover and the lower terminals to the bass side.
An additional connector terminal enables a 2dB treble boost option.
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.
For conventional connections, metal bridges are installed as standard to make
the +2dB treble adjustment active. The bridge can be switched to the linear
setting by unscrewing the corresponding terminals. (Fig.5)
The terminals have to be removed for bi-wiring and bi-amping mode. Fig. 6 and
fig. 7 show the connection to the amplifier(s).
The right treble setting depends on the room, the positioning of the speakers
and, of course, personal taste. The +2dB setting is recommended for rooms with
heavy upholstered furniture and curtains, for example, which have a muffling
effect.
CONNECTING TO AN AV RECEIVER
Fig. 8 shows the connecting to an AV receiver.
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 far delivers 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
| IN VITA 9| IN VITA 3
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Configuration:| 3-way bass reflex| 2-way bass reflex
Power-handling capacity:| 240 / 380 W| 90 / 160 W
Impedance:| 4 – 8 ohms| 4 – 8 ohms
Frequency response:| 23 – 43 000 Hz| 30 – 43 000 Hz
Recommended amplifier output:| 30 – 380 W| 20 – 160 W
Efficiency (2.8V/1m):| 92 dB| 90 dB
Dimensions (WxHxD):| 290 x 1150 x 393 mm
205 x 1120 x 375 mm (only cabinet)| 205 x 377 x 333 mm
205 x 377 x 315 mm (only cabinet)
Accessory:| Rubber spikes
Metal spikes| Rubber spikes
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.
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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
• your enclose your receipt as proof of purchase. -
Excluded from the guarantee are:
• Illuminates
• Wear parts
• Shipping damages, either readily apparent or concealed (claims for such damages must be lodged immediately with forwarding agent, the railway express office or 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 external force.
• Equipments which have been repaired incorrectly or modified or where the case has been opened by persons other than us.
• Consoquential damages to other equipments.
• Reimbursement of cools, without our prior consent, when repairing damages by third parties.
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