HELVIA FLOOR-8A 10 Inch Floor and Wall Mount Active Subwoofer User Manual

HELVIA FLOOR-8A 10 Inch Floor and Wall Mount Active Subwoofer

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: FLOOR-8A / FLOOR-10A
• Type: Active Subwoofer
• Mounting: Floor and Wall
• Size: 8 inches for FLOOR-8A, 10 inches for FLOOR-10A

Product Overview

The FLOOR-8A / 10A series are active subwoofers designed for both floor and wall mounting. These subwoofers provide deep bass and are ideal for enhancing the low-end frequencies in your audio setup.

Features:

• Deep bass reproduction
• Suitable for floor and wall mounting
• Enhances low-end frequencies
• Rear panel controls for easy adjustments

Product Appearance

The subwoofers come in a sleek design with a focus on both aesthetics and functionality. The rear panels of the FLOOR-8A and FLOOR-10A models provide easy access to controls for fine-tuning your audio experience.

Installation

1. Choose a suitable location for mounting the subwoofer, ensuring it is stable and secure.
2. Connect the subwoofer to your audio system using the appropriate cables.
3. Adjust the settings on the rear panel to achieve the desired sound quality.
4. Power on the subwoofer and enjoy enhanced bass in your audio playback.

Technical Parameters

The technical specifications of the FLOOR-8A / 10A series are as follows:

• Power Output: [Specify power output]
• Frequency Response: [Specify frequency response range]
• Input Impedance: [Specify input impedance]
• Dimensions: [Specify dimensions]

Warranty and Service

For warranty and service inquiries, please contact our customer support team.

Warning

Follow all safety precautions and guidelines provided in the user manual to ensure safe operation of the subwoofer.

FAQ

Q: Can the subwoofer be used outdoors?

A: The subwoofer is designed for indoor use and should be protected from moisture and extreme temperatures.

Q: How do I adjust the settings on the rear panel?

A: Use the provided controls on the rear panel to adjust volume, crossover frequency, and phase to optimize the subwoofer’s performance.

FLOOR-8A / 10A
8” – 10” Floor and Wall Mount Active Subwoofer Subwoofer da 8” – 10” Attivo da Pavimento e Muro

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

PRECAUTIONS

Important Safety Symbols

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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 uninsu-lated “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 accompa-nying 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 block areas of ventilation opening. 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 po- larized 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 recom- mended 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 connec- tion. 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 FLOOR-8A/10A Series Floor and Wall Mount 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
• 1x (FLOOR-8A), 2x (FLOOR-10A) Mounting Brackets
• This User manual

If anything is damaged during transport, notify the shipper immediately and keep packing material for inspection. Again, please save the 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 ac-tion 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 mar-keting tool, where sound quality is an important ingredient.
These subwoofers are meant to be placed in confined spaces, under sofas or against walls. But despite their slim look, housing volume and high-excursion woofers, they deliver bass 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 high-power (low-impedance) input 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.
The subwoofers come with 4 rubber feet to help distance the speaker when placed with the woofer toward the floor and 2 brackets for suspended wall mounting to minimize the space and make the woofer fully protected as it faces the wall.

Features

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

PRODUCT APPEARANCE

Sizes

FLOOR-8A Rear Panel

FLOOR-10A Rear Panel

1. Volume Level Knob
2. Low-pass Filter Knob
3.  Phase Toggle Switch (8A) /Power LED Indicator (10A)
4. Power Mode Toggle Switch
5. Line/Sub RCA Inputs (8A) /Stereo Line RCA Inputs/Out puts (10A)
6. Power Switch
7. High-Level Stereo Inputs (8A) / High-Level Stereo Inputs/Outputs (10A)
8. VDE Socket with Fuse Holder

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

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 fre- quencies below the crossover frequency.

Phase Toggle Switch (FLOOR 8A)

This switch allows you to set the phase of the subwoofer’s 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 sys-tem. 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°.

Power LED Indicator (FLOOR 10A)

This LED lights up red when the subwoofer is plugged in and the Power Switch (6) is on.

Power Mode Toggle Switch (FLOOR-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.

Power Mode Toggle Switch (FLOOR-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 Stand-by 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 Stand-by function to operate.

Line/Sub RCA Inputs (FLOOR-8A)
This inputs accept a full range line level signal from a pre-amplifier output of a re-ceiver 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 (usu-ally 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:

Stereo Line RCA Inputs/Outputs (FLOOR-10A)
See point 5.1 above for Line Input connections. Use the stereo Line Output of the subwoofer to send the signal to additional powered subs or amplifiers. Line Out will pass the audio at the same level as it entered Line In:

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.

High-Level Stereo Inputs (FLOOR-8A)
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:

• Note: This is the least favored method of connecting the subwoofer.
• Note: Please make sure that there polarity is not inverted (+ connect-ed 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.

High-Level Stereo Inputs/Outputs (FLOOR-10A)
See point 7.1 for High-Level Stereo Inputs connection from the amplifier speaker outputs. Then, send the amplified original stereo signal to L/R main speakers by connecting them to the High-Level Stereo Outputs of the subwoofer as shown below:

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:

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 “6.1. Spec-ifications” at page 15.

INSTALLATION

Read these instructions carefully before installing and using the product:

1.  Before installing the subwoofer to a wall, check that the structure can sup-port the weight, and avoid contact with cables or pipes that may be behind the surface. Installation on soft materials or in areas that cannot support the weight of the subwoofer may result in personal injury or damage to the unit.
2. Insert the C-bracket into the holders located at the bottom of the subwoofer making sure that they are tightly screwed in and that the bracket does not move.
3. Hook the subwoofer to the screws or anchors firmly attached to the wall through the holes provided on the bracket.
4.  Make sure the subwoofer is properly fixed to the wall. Use proper screws, bolts or anchors. Otherwise, the subwoofer may not be secured and cause damage or injury.
5. Use only approved and certified cables for installation. Do not stretch or put the cable in contact with sharp objects.
6. Before removing the cables, make sure the unit and other components are turned off.
7. Never overload the subwoofer to the point of causing distortion, and always reduce the volume before changing input sources.
   The installer is responsible for the installation. Pay attention to in- stalling the subwoofer according to local safety regulations.

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Specifications

Overload, Thermal, Limiter

Input Connections

| Stereo Line Inputs (RCA), Hi-Level Stereo Inputs (Speaker Binding Post)| Stereo Line Inputs (RCA), Hi-Lev- el Stereo Inputs (Spring Speaker Terminal)

Output Connections

|

/

| Stereo Line Outputs (RCA), Hi-Level Stereo Outputs (Spring Speaker Terminal)
Power Connector| VDE Socket with Fuse| VDE Socket with Fuse
Level Control| Sub Level control| Sub Level control
Phase Control| 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 Consump- tion| 110 Watt| 220 Watt
Fuse| T1AL-250V| T2AL-250V
Housing Material| MDF, Black Finish| MDF, Black Finish
Wall Mount| C-shaped Bracket| C-shaped Bracket
Subwoofer Dimensions (WxDxH)| 540 x 400 x 158 mm (21,26 x 15,75 x

6,22” in)

| 635 x 400 x 178 mm (25 x 15,75 x

7” in)

Subwoofer Weight| 10 kg (22 lbs.)| 14 kg (30,86 lbs.)
Package Size (WxDxH)| 635 x 455 x 200 mm (25 x 17,91 x

7,87” in)

| 730 x 475 x 220 mm (28,74 x 18,70

x 8,66” in)

Gross Weight| 11 kg (24,2 lbs.)| 15 kg (33,1 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;
• ny unauthorized modification of the product by the user or third parties.

HELVIA must meet the warranty obligations due to any non-compliant materials or manu-facturing 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 trans-port, 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 autho-rized 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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