HELVIA 10A Slim Active Subwoofer User Manual

HELVIA 10A Slim Active Subwoofer

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

PRECAUTIONS

Important Safety Symbols

The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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.

Ventilation
Do not obstruct the ventilation opening areas. This could cause damage. Always install according to the manufacturer’s instruction.

Object and Liquid Entry
Objects should not fall and liquids should not be spilled into the inside of the apparatus for safety. Please do NOT insert any finger into any gap or opening of the device.

Power Cord and Plug
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two poles; a grounding-type plug has two poles and a third grounding terminal. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, refer to an electrician for replacement.

Power Supply
The apparatus should be connected to the power supply only of the type as marked on the apparatus or described in the manual. Failure to do so could result in damage to the product and possibly the user. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Fuse
To prevent the risk of fire and damage to the unit, please use only the recommended fuse type as described in the manual. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the unit is turned off and disconnected from the AC outlet.

Electrical Connection
Make sure that the unit is unplugged from the mains before making any connection. Please turn the volume to its minimum level before the device is powered ON or OFF. Improper electrical wiring may invalidate the product warranty.

Cleaning
Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvents such as benzene or alcohol as they may damage the surface.

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/attachments or parts recommended by the manufacturer.

UNPACKING

Thank you for purchasing your LOUNGE-8A/10A Series Slim Active Subwoofer. 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 Active Subwoofer
• 1x IEC Power Cable
• 1x Stereo RCA Cable
• 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

Increasingly, high sound quality is required even in previously not-so- performing sound systems. Bars, restaurants, pubs, stores today use sound- music, video games, home cinema, etc. – not only as a simple background, but as a real marketing tool, where sound quality is an important ingredient.

This subwoofer is designed to be placed in spaces that are normally not sufficient to place a subwoofer; but despite their slim look, housing volume, and high-excursion woofer, they deliver bass that is truly worthy of much larger systems.

The built-in Class-AB amplifier is stable, designed for long-term use and equipped with an auto-power function (to reduce power consumption), limiter, thermal and overload protection. In addition to the stereo line input, there is also a stereo power input (low impedance) that allows direct connection to amplifier outputs or speakers of an existing system, which is very practical if distances or other factors do not allow traditional connections to the mixer or link outputs of an amplifier.

Features

• Bass-Reflex 8” and 10” Powered Subwoofer
• Designed for Floor use
• Class-AB Amplifiers with 100W or 200W Power
• Stereo Line Inputs and Stereo High-Level Inputs
• Adjustable Crossover Frequency from 40Hz to 150Hz
• Slim, stylish yet rugged housing with Black finish

PRODUCT APPEARANCE

Sizes

LOUNGE-8A

LOUNGE-10A

LOUNGE-8A Rear Panel

LOUNGE-10A Rear Panel

1. Volume Level Knob
2. Low-pass Filter Knob
3. Phase Toggle Switch
4. Power Mode Toggle Switch
5. Line/Sub RCA Inputs
6. Power Switch
7. High-Level Stereo Inputs
8. VDE Socket with Fuse Holder

1. Volume Level Knob
   This knob controls the overall volume level of the subwoofer.

2. Low-pass Filter Knob
   This rotary control adjusts the crossover frequency between the subwoofer and the main speakers between 40Hz and 150Hz. The subwoofer handles all the frequencies below the crossover frequency.

3. Phase Toggle Switch
   This switch allows you to set the phase of the subwoofers’ output signal at 0° or 180°, to correct for a possible mismatch in phase, which can result in cancellation between the subwoofer and the main speakers.
   Depending on the location of your subwoofer, the sound that reaches your ideal listening location could be out of phase with the sound from the rest of the system. If the bass sounds out of time, muddy or attenuated, try flipping the phase to the other position. The default position, which provides the best bass sound most of the time, is with the phase set to 0°.

4. Power Mode Toggle Switch (LOUNGE-8A)
   This 3-way switch controls the power status of the subwoofer:
   

   • ON: The unit stays on regardless of whether an input signal is present or not

   • AUTO: The unit automatically enters Stand-by mode after about 2 minutes without input signal, and will turn back on when a signal is detected

   • OFF: The unit stays off regardless of whether an input signal is present or not
     Note: The Power Switch (6) must be in the ON position for the Auto Stand- by function to operate.
     4.2 Power Mode Toggle Switch (LOUNGE-10A)
     This 2-way switch controls the power status of the subwoofer:
     

   • ON: The unit stays on regardless of whether an input signal is present or not

   • AUTO: The unit automatically enters Standby mode after about 2 minutes without input signal, and will turn back on when a signal is detected
     Note: The Power Switch (6) must be in the ON position for the Auto Standby function to operate.

5. Line/Sub RCA Inputs
   This inputs accept a full range line level signal from a pre-amplifier output of a receiver or amplifier. This full range signal is then amplified and processed to power the subwoofer.
   If your amplifier, or audio-video receiver, has a dedicated subwoofer output (usually labeled SUB or LFE), use a mono RCA cable to connect it to the (L) left input of the subwoofer:
   
   Alternatively, if your amp does not have a dedicated subwoofer output, but does have a pre-amplifier output, use a stereo RCA cable to connect it to the L and R inputs of the subwoofer:
   

6. Power Switch
   Use this switch to turn the subwoofer ON or OFF. If you are using the AUTO Stand-by feature, this switch should be left in the ON position.

7. High-Level Stereo Inputs
   If your amplifier lacks both a dedicated subwoofer output or pre-amplifier output, connect the stereo speaker outputs on your amplifier to the High-Level Stereo Inputs of the subwoofer using 2 speaker wires as shown below:
   
   Note: This is the least favored method of connecting the subwoofer.
   Note: Please make sure that there polarity is not inverted (+ connected to -). If the polarity is reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will play without bass.
   Note: Anytime you note distortion, reduce the volume to a lower level.
   Never allow the subwoofer to be driven into “clipping”, otherwise it may be damaged. Damage caused by operating the subwoofer at distorted volume levels is not covered by the warranty.

8. VDE Socket with Fuse Holder
   Power connector for mains power, combined with fuse holder. Plug the power cord (included) into an AC socket properly configured for your particular model.
   Note: If you happen to lose the AC line-cord, always use a three-pin plug with a ground pin. The wire correspondence is as follows: Cable| Pin| International
   ---|---|---
   Brown| Live| L
   Blue| Neutral| N
   Yellow/Green| Earth|

ATTENTION: Always connect the earth! Pay attention to your safety! Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to be approved by an expert.
In case of fuse burn, to prevent the risk of fire and damaging the unit, use only the same type of fuse that is written on the device or check paragraph “5.1. Specifications” at page 13.

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Specifications

Overload, Thermal, Limiter
Input Connections| Stereo Line Inputs (RCA), Hi-Level Stereo Inputs (Speaker Binding Post)| Stereo Line Inputs (RCA), Hi-Level Stereo Inputs (Speaker Binding Post)
Power Connector| VDE Socket with Fuse| VDE Socket with Fuse
Level Control| Sub Level control| Sub Level control
Phase Control| Switch 0°-180°| Switch 0°-180°
LED| Power On (Blue)| Power On (Red)
Auto Power| 3-way Selector (ON, AUTO, OFF)| 2-way Selector (ON, AUTO)
Power Switch| ON-OFF Switch| ON-OFF Switch
Power Requirement| 230Vac (+/- 10%) – 50Hz| 230Vac (+/- 10%) – 50Hz
Max Power Consumption| 110 Watt| 220 Watt
Fuse| T1AL-250V| T2AL-250V
Housing Material| MDF, Black Finish| MDF, Black Finish
Subwoofer Dimensions (WxDxH)| 200 x 400 x 380 mm (7,87 x 15,74 x 14,96” in)| 246 x 442 x 410 mm (9,68 x 17,40 x 16,14” in)
Subwoofer Weight| 9 kg (19,84 lbs.)| 15 kg (33 lbs.)
Package Size (WxDxH)| 277 x 477 x 415 mm (10,90 x 18,77 x 16,34” in)| 328 x 490 x 485 mm (12,91 x 19,29 x 19,09” in)
Gross Weight| 10 kg (22 lbs.)| 16 kg (35,27 lbs.)

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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