HELVIA GALA-606XW Coaxial Ceiling Speakers User Guide

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GALA-606XW
Quick-Mount Coaxial Ceiling Speakers
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User Manual

Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference
Dear value Customer,
First, thank you for purchasing a HELVIA® product. Our mission is to offer solutions based on the most up-to-date technologies for all systems integration needs in the private, commercial and corporate sectors.
We hope you are satisfied with this product and, if you wish to participate, we would be very pleased to receive your feedback on the operation of this product and possible improvements for the future. You can go to “CONTACT” section of www.frenexport.com and send an e-mail with your opinion; this would help us make equipment that are closer to the real needs of our customers.
Finally, please read this user manual carefully before using the product; incorrect use could cause damages to you and the product. Take care!
The HELVIA team

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions
• Keep these instructions
• Heed all warning
• Follow all instructions

Water and Moisture
The apparatus should be protected from moisture and rain and can not be used near water; for example near a bathtub, a kitchen sink, a swimming pool, etc.
Heat
The apparatus should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other appliances that produce heat.
Object and Liquid Entry
Objects should not fall and liquids should not be spilled into the inside of the apparatus for safety.
Cleaning
Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvents such as benzene or alcohol.
Servicing
Do not implement any servicing other than those means described in the manual.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Only use accessories/attach- ments or parts recommended by the manufacturer.

UNPACKING

Thank you for purchasing your GALA-606XW ceiling speakers. All units have been rigorously tested before leaving the factory. Carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good conditions:

• 1x GALA-606XW ceiling speaker
• This User manual

If anything is damaged during transport, notify the shipper immediately and keep packing material for inspection. Again, please save its carton and all packing materials. If the unit must be returned to the manufacturer, it is important that the unit is returned in the original manufacturer’s packing. Please do not take any action without first contacting us. Our products are subject to a continuous process of further development.
Therefore modifications to the technical features remain subject to change without further notice.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

GALA-606XW offers powerful and accurate coaxial loudspeakers with 6.5” woofer diameter, and 6W, 3W, 1.5W powers at 100V, and 10W RMS at 8 ohm. They can be used with standard 100V professional amplifiers, and provide transparent and brilliant sound. They are therefore suitable for any application of music distribution at higher volume levels.
The housing of GALA-606XW speakers is made of high quality ABS. It also feature 0.5” Mylar-dome tweeters, paper woofers, and aluminum grille. Installation is very easy, thanks to the quick mounting system with 4 screws. These screws are hidden behind the grill, and offer an elegant and minimalist design. The built-in line transformers allow the use with 100V lines, and offer three power taps to better adapt to different speaker arrangement and amplifier powers. They come in white color, but can be painted in any color.
3.1. Features:

• 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeakers
• 6.5” Paper Woofer, 0.5” Mylar-dome Precision Tweeter
• 10W RMS Power @ 8 ohms
• Power taps: 6W/3W/1.5W at 100V
• Built-in 100V Line Transformer
• Quick Mounting System
• Paintable Grille and Frame

PRODUCT APPEARANCE

GALA-606XW Sizes

INSTALLATION

Read these instructions carefully before installing and using the product.

1. When the speaker is installed on ceilings, check that the structure is reliable and the speaker is firmly attached.
2. Do not use nails, adhesives or other unauthorized devices. Long-term use and vibrations may cause it to fall easily.
3. Do not place the speakers on a turntable or movable support.
4. Do not touch or bump the woofer. If these are damaged, the sound will be distorted.
5. Do not listen to sound at a very high level when you are changing the input source (for example, from FM Tuner to CD player). Please be sure the power amplifier is turned off or master volume is at lower level.
6. Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemical solvents as this may damage the paint surface. Clean with a dry cloth.

5.1. Speaker Installation
The installer is responsible of installation. Please pay attention to install speakers according to local safety regulations.
When handling these speakers, be careful not to touch or load the the speaker net with hard facing, otherwise it will deform the net.

• Step1: Draw a ceiling hole on the ceiling with a diameter corresponding to the ones shown on “4. PRODUCT APPEARANCE” at page 5.
• Step2: Use appropriate tools to open the mounting hole on the ceiling.
• Step3: Remove the speaker grille by using the special tool (supplied).
• Step4: Connect the speaker cable to the electric terminals (check “5.2. Speaker Connection” at page 7).
• Step5: Insert the speaker into the ceiling. Rotate the mounting screw clockwise.
• Step6: Install the speaker grille.

5.2. Speaker Connection
GALA-606XW speakers are equipped with a built-in line transformer with 3 power taps, to better adapt each speaker to the type of line (constant voltage @ 100V), the power of the amplifier, and the number of speakers in the system.
When connect the speaker to the 100V line, pay attention to wire colors. Please refer to the following table when connect them to the line.

• Connect Black wires to Ground terminal (-) of the 100V amplifier. Connect White (full power), Green (half power), or Blue (one-quarter power) on (+) terminals of the 100V amplifier according to the number of speakers used, and the amplifier power.
• In case of parallel speaker connection, please make sure that there is not inverted polarity (+ connected to -).
  If the polarity of the speakers is reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will play without bass.

UNDER-POWERING VS OVER-POWERING

Most speaker damages are caused by amplifiers with too little power (wattage).
Overdriven amplifiers clip output waveforms and send distortion to the speakers.
Clipping is usually audible; it may vary from a harsh sound to a fuzzy or unclear sound.
If you hear this condition at loud volume levels, turn down the amplifier volume until the distortion is no longer present. Damages caused by operating the speakers at distorted volume levels are not covered by warranty.
6.1. Example of 100V System Configuration

NOTE: Total number of speakers multiplied by tap value cannot exceed the output power (in watts) of the 100V amplifier. The above examples shows 5 total speakers in a 100V system. If you use 6W tap position, you need an amplifier with at least 5×6=30W. A good rule of thumb is to use an amplifier with 20% greater power; in this case, an amplifier with 36W or more.

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

7.1. Frequency Response Charts
NOTE: The Frequency chart below shows dB SPL (2.78V @ 1m).
GALA-606XW

7.2 . Specifications

Our products are subject to change.Modifications to technical features remain subject to change without notice.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

All HELVIA® products are covered by warranty according to European regulations (2 years in the case of purchase by private person – B2C; 1 year in the case of purchase by company – B2B). The warranty is valid from the date of purchase by the end user (private individual or company), indicated in the purchase document (receipt in the case of private person; invoice in the case of company). The following cases / components are not covered by the above warranty:

• All accessories supplied with the product;
• Improper use;
• Failure due to wear and tear;
• Any unauthorized modification of the product by the user or third parties.

HELVIA must meet the warranty obligations due to any non-compliant materials or manufacturing defects, by remedying free of charge at HELVIA’s discretion by either repairing or replacing specific parts or the entire equipment. Any defective parts removed by a product in the event of a warranty claim become property of HELVIA. During the warranty period, defective products can be returned to HELVIA retailer or installer with proof of original purchase (receipt or invoice). To avoid damage during transport, please use the original packaging, if available. For more information, visit the website: www.frenexport.com.

WARNING

READ CAREFULLY – only for EU and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).
This symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE directive (2202/96/EC and subsequent amendments) and national legislation.
The product must be delivered to a designated waste collection center (e.g. on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product, or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment).
Improper handling of this type of waste can have a negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially dangerous substances that are generally associated with electrical and electronic equipment. At the same time, your cooperation in the proper disposal of this product will contribute to the effective use of natural resources.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service.

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Ver 1.0 – Mar. 2023

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