TAGA HARMONY TOS Platinum SE Indoor Outdoor Speakers Instructions

TAGA HARMONY TOS Platinum SE Indoor Outdoor Speakers

Specifications

• Product Name: TOS Platinum SE / TOS Platinum TOS / TOW Series Outdoor-Indoor and On-Wall Speakers
• Edition: 01-2024
• Features: Weather, UV, and water-resistant; Mounting brackets for easy installation; SM models for high-quality dual-channel sound

Product Usage Instructions

Important Remarks

An exclamation mark in a triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance instructions. Read the manual carefully before installation.

Speaker Placement

Consider placement carefully before installation as moving the\ speaker afterward may not be easy. General rules for placement:

• Location: Can be installed almost anywhere with wide dispersion field. Equipped with U mounting brackets. Some models have option for other brackets (not included).
• General Notes:
  • On-wall or on-ceiling (not applicable for TOW Series).
  • Corner placement may increase bass output but could result in boomy sound.
  • Close to walls for balance of bass output and accuracy.
  • Further into the room for improved articulation and clarity.
  • Place speakers at least 60 cm (2 feet) away from corners and surfaces that may interfere with sound.

Hooking Up the Wires

Follow the wiring instructions provided in the manual. Make sure to connect the wires properly to ensure optimal performance.

Speaker Mounting

If mounting brackets are included, use them for easy installation. Mount speakers horizontally or vertically as needed.Ensure secure mounting to prevent accidents.

Cleaning

Do not use strong or abrasive cleaners. Use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning the speakers to maintain their appearance.

FAQ

• Q: Can the speakers be used outdoors?
  • A: Most models are weather, UV, and water-resistant, making them suitable for outdoor use.
• Q: How far should the speakers be placed from corners and surfaces?
  • A: It is recommended to place the speakers at least 60 cm (2 feet) away from corners and surfaces that may interfere with sound to ensure optimal performance.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing TAGA Harmony Speakers. TAGA Harmony speakers are the ideal solution for outdoor (selected models – check specifications) and indoor sound systems. They provide clean, natural, dynamic and powerful sound performance. Most models are weather, UV and water-resistant. Mounting brackets (selected models) make installation very easy as well as speakers can be mounted horizontally and vertically. The SM (stereo / mono) models ensure high quality, dual-channel sound from a single speaker. The SM models can provide much wider dispersion than traditional speakers as well as eliminate sound imbalances which can be heard once listeners move around the area. This instruction manual provides all of the information that you need to know about your TAGA Harmony speakers. Please read it carefully before you start using the unit.

Cleaning

Do not use strong or abrasive cleaners. Use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning. Specifications and the latest instruction manual edition Full technical specifications and the latest edition of the instruction manual are available
on www.TagaHarmony.com

Important Remarks

An exclamation mark in a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• If not clearly specified otherwise in the product specifications (available on the www.TagaHarmony.com website), this speaker is intended for indoor use only.
• Please do not dismantle any parts of the speaker as this may void your warranty – servicing should be performed only by a qualified TAGA Harmony repair center.
• When connecting the speaker make sure to power off your audio equipment (amplifier, power mixer, sound processor, etc.).
• Make sure that all connections are done according to this manual and a manual provided with your audio equipment.
• Make sure that your audio equipment output power are compatible with this speaker. \Using unsuitable audio equipment may damage the speaker and/or audio equipment and void your warranty.
• The speaker may be damaged by too high output power as well as by an underpowered output signal [distortion of sound].
• Do not use very high-volume levels for a long period of time – this may damage the speaker and void your warranty.
• When switching on and off your audio equipment, turn down the volume to avoid\ a strong electrical impact to be delivered to the speaker.
• Position the speaker in ventilated and dry atmosphere and do not expose it to sun or other heat sources (does not apply to outdoor speakers).
• Install the loudspeaker on a stable and hard surface.
• We recommend having a licensed professional engineer or designer review the design and installation of the system focusing on the safety and performance of the application.
• To protect the drivers do not remove the protective grille (if provided).

If your installation requires additional safety precautions (for instance in regions at risk of earthquakes), to prevent the speaker from falling off the installation surface, we recommend to additionally anchoring it to the wall or other permanent construction (using anchoring accessories such as a steel cable, etc.) Note! Anchoring accessories must to be purchased separately and are not delivered with the speaker.

PACKAGING WARNING

The packaging may contain elements such as plastic, that should be kept away from small children. The thin foil or small elements can stick to the nose and mouth, or may be swallowed and prevent breathing.

Speaker Placement

Please spend some time considering placement prior to installing the speaker. Once it is installed, it is not to be easily moved or repositioned. Each room has its specific acoustics but there are some general rules:

LOCATION

TAGA Harmony speakers can be installed almost anywhere thanks to their unique sound characteristics which is strong and powerful, and has a wide dispersion field. All TOS speakers are equipped with regulated U mounting brackets. Some TOS models have an option to use other mounting brackets, which are not included with the speakers (check this option with your local dealer).

GENERAL NOTES

Placing the speakers near a corner will tend to increase their bass output, but may result in a “boomy” or “muddy” sound.| Corner placement close to the walls provides a good balance of bass output and accuracy.
Placing the speakers further into the room

will tend to decrease their bass output, but may result in improved articulation and clarity.

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Place the speakers at least 60 cm (2 feet) away from corners an d other surfaces that may interfere or reflect sound (like tall furniture).
To add extra bass and definition to your system we recommend TAGA Harmony Custom Installations or traditional subwoofers.

All speakers except Stereo/Mono Placement for critical listening in stereo (2 speakers)

Place the front left and right speakers at an equal distance from your listening position, at ear level while seated.| Place the left and right speakers at an equal distance from your listening position.

Aim the speaker toward your listening position (if your speakers have this feature).

If the speakers are installed on a wall that is around 300 cm (10 feet) away from your listening position, place them no more than 300 cm (10 feet) apart from each other

and no less than 150 cm (5 feet).

| Place the speakers no more than 300 cm (10 feet) apart from each other and no less than 150 cm (5 feet).

Placement for entertainment listening or background music (1 or more speakers)\

In rectangular smaller rooms [below 30 square meters (320 square feet)] usually 1 or 2 speakers should work fine. If you use 2 – place them near opposite corners. If you use 1 – place it on the most empty and biggest wall.| In rectangular smaller rooms [below 30 square meters (320 square feet)] usually 1 or 2 speakers should work fine. If you use 2 – place them near opposite corners.

If you use 1 – place it in the center .

In irregular or larger rooms use more than 2 speakers and place them evenly across the space for good sound dispersion.

Speaker Placement

Placement for Home Theatre (the pictures shown for the listening position in the middle of the room)

FRONT SPEAKERS
Place the left and right speakers at an equal distance from your listening position, slightly above ear level while seated.

If the speakers are installed on a wall that is around 300 cm (10 feet) away from your listening position, place them no more than 300 cm (10 feet) apart from each other and no less than 150 cm (5 feet).

| Place the left and right speakers at an equal distance from your listening position, in front of your TV and about 60 – 90 cm (2 – 3 feet) away from the wall.

If the speakers are installed around 300 cm (10 feet) away from your listening position, place them no more than 300 cm (10 feet) apart from each other and no less than 150 cm (5 feet).

CENTER SPEAKER
Place the speaker at ear level while seated. If you have a TV mounted on the wall, place the speaker slightly below it. If you have a TV on a table, place the speaker above it and angle

the speaker down towards ear level while seated (if your speaker is equipped with the U bracket). 6.0/6.1 systems – place the second center speaker (rear center) on the opposite wall to the first one – at the same height and angle the speaker down towards ear level while seated

(if your speaker is equipped with the U bracket).

| Place the speaker horizontally in the middle of the front left and right speakers. Aim the speaker towards the listening position (if your speaker is equipped with the U bracket).

6.0/6.1 systems – place the second center speaker (rear center) behind your listening position, in line with the front center speaker . Aim the speaker towards the listening position (if your speaker is equipped with the U bracket).

SURROUND SPEAKERS
Place the speakers above ear level while seated, but no higher than ear level while standing.

5.0/5.1/6.0/6.1 systems – place the right and left surround on the right and left side of your listening position.

7.0/7.1 systems – place the right and left surround on the right and left side of your listening position. The two additional rear surround speakers should be placed behind your listening position. They should be placed at equal distances from your listening position, and about half as far as the right and left surround. All four surrounds should be mounted at the same height.

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5.0/5.1/6.0/6.1/7.0/7.1 systems – place the right and left surround on the right and left side of your listening position, as far apart as your front left and right speakers.

7.0/7.1 systems – place the rear right and left surrounds behind your listening position, at equal distances from your position. They should be about half as far apart as the right and left surround speakers positioned on the sides.

We recommend to use TAGA Harmony in-wall/in-ceiling or traditional subwoofer in all Home Theatre systems.

Placement for Stereo/Mono models

TAGA Harmony Stereo/Mono models offer wider sound dispersion than regular speakers.

SINGLE SPEAKER
In smaller areas where a stereo pair of speakers cannot be used or where a single speaker is preferred to be used.

7.0/7.1 systems – use the speaker as rear center speaker. Position tweeters towards the left and right sides of the room.

| 6.0/6.1 systems – use the speaker as rear center speaker. Position tweeters towards the left and right sides of the room.
MULTIPLE SPEAKERS
In larger areas to eliminate the sound imbalances and offer better sound coverage. 7.0/7.1 systems – use two speakers as surround speakers. Position one tweeter of each speaker towards the front side of the room and the other tweeter towards the back side.| 5.0/5.1 systems – use two speakers as surround speakers. Position one tweeter

of each speaker towards the front side of the room and the other tweeter towards the back side.

Hooking Up the Wires

The speaker terminal can accommodate up to 10 AWG speaker cables (selected models only – others up to 14 AWG). 10 or 14 AWG speaker cables are recommended for longer connections (greater than 20 meters / 66 feet)). For shorter lengths you can use 16 or 18AWG speaker cables. It is recommended to leave about 150 cm (5 feet) of extra cable at the speaker end to facilitate positioning and installation of the speaker. Do not use staples, nails or other metal objects to secure the speaker cables. You will get the best sound quality and least amount of hum by keeping the speaker cables away from other electrical wires and cables. Pay attention to connecting the polarity of the speaker correctly with the amplifier speakersoutput terminals (RED + with RED +, BLACK – with BLACK -). Before connecting the speaker make sure that your amplifier is switched off. Please refer to your amplifier’s instruction manual for more information.

Check whether your amplifier may work with the impedance of your TAGA Harmony speaker. Otherwise, you may burn the amplifier and damage the speakers – it may void your warranty.

Stereo/Mono Models

Connect a single speaker to two amplifier spe- akers output terminals.

Connect one amplifier speakers output terminal with one speaker input terminal (RED + with RED +, BLACK – with BLACK -), connect the other amplifier speakers output terminal with the other speaker input terminal (RED + with RED +, BLACK – with BLACK -).

| Connect a single speaker to a single amplifier speakers output terminal.

Connect one amplifier speakers output termi- nal with one speaker input terminal (RED + with RED +, BLACK – with BLACK -). Using a short piece of speaker cable connect Left + (RED) speaker input terminal with Right + (RED) speaker terminal. Do the same for – terminals (BLACK).

Speaker Mounting

Run the speaker cable to location where the speaker is to be installed. Leave about 20 cm (0.66 feet) of extra cable (if the speaker cable is hidden in a wall or ceiling make a hole in the center of the location of the speaker).

• The number of installation points depends on the type of mounting surface – we recommend minimum 2 pieces per bracket unless provided otherwise. Depending on the mounting surface use appropriate mounting accessories (expansions plugs, screws or wall anchors) – ask your local dealer or installer for advice.
• Mounting accessories – may not be included with the product and must be purchased separately.

TOS using U mounting bracket with horizontal regulation

Fig. 1

• Run the speaker cable through an installation hole in the middle of the bracket.
• Position the bracket on the mounting surface where you want to install the speaker, and mark installation points.
• Use mounting accessories appropriate for the surface and install them in the mounting surface.
• Firmly mount the bracket.

Fig. 2

• Connect the speaker cable to the speaker terminals.
• Slide the speaker into the bracket and screw top and bottom bracket knobs to secure the speaker in the bracket.
• Adjust the horizontal position of the speaker and fasten (screw in firmly) the knobs. In the future the knobs can be loosen to adjust the speaker horizontal position.

TOS using U mounting bracket with horizontal and vertical regulation

Fig. 1

• Position the wall mount (A) on the mounting surface where you want to install the speaker, and mark 4 installation points.
• Use mounting accessories appropriate for the surface and install them in the mounting surface.
•  Firmly mount the wall mount.

Fig. 2

• Attach the bracket (C) to the wall mount (A), slide in the locking cover (B) and secure it with 4 screws.

Fig. 3

• Remove the speaker terminal box cover, connect the speaker cable to the speaker terminals and firmly place the cover back.

Fig. 4

• Slide the speaker into the bracket (C) and screw top and bottom bracket knobs to secure the speaker in the bracket (C).

Fig. 5

• Adjust the horizontal position of the speaker and fasten (screw in firmly) the knobs. In the future the knobs can be loosen to adjust the speaker horizontal position.
• Adjust the vertical position of the speaker and secure the chosen position by installing 2 screws \on the side of the wall mount (A). \In the future the side screws can be removed to adjust the speaker vertical position.

TOS CRN models

TOS CRN models can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

Fig. 1

• The mounting bracket (A) is equipped with multiple holes on the back and sides which can be\ used for different installation options and to run the speaker cable.

Fig. 2

• Run the speaker cable through a selected hole in the bracket (A).
• Position the bracket (A) on the mounting surface where you want to install the speaker, and mark installation points.
• Use mounting accessories appropriate for the surface and install them in the mounting surface.
• Firmly mount the bracket (A).

Fig. 3

• Connect the speaker cable to the speaker terminals.
• Choose the way you want to install the speaker (horizontally or vertically) and fully slide the speaker holder (C) into the bracket (A).
• Slide the bracket top cover (B) into the bracket (A) and install 2 provided bolts on the bottom to secure the cover.

TOW models

TOW models are hung on the vertical surfaces on a single hook / screw.

• Mark one installation point on the mounting surface.
• Use a mounting accessory appropriate for the surface and install it on the mounting surface.
• Install the hook/screw.
• Connect the speaker cable to the speaker terminals.
• Hang the speaker on the hook/screw.

Additional Info (not applicable for all models)

• Outdoor Use – most TOS speakers are weather, UV, and water-resistant and are designed for use outdoors (selected models – confirm which with your local dealer).
• U Brackets – allow horizontal regulation and selected models additionally have vertical regulation (confirm which with your local dealer).
• CRN Wall Mounting Brackets – allow for horizontal or vertical speaker installation, and do not provide regulation.

We strongly advise to contact a professional installer or dealer in order to install TAGA Harmony products.
We recommend using high-quality TAGA Harmony cables and other installation accessories.

EU declaration of conformity

• Your product is marked with the symbol shown on the left.
• As its manufacturer, hereby we declare that the product is in compliance with the\ following EU directives and regulations: 2014/30/EU (EMC) & 2015/863/EU (RoHS).
• The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available from the \manufacturer.

Disposal of the product

Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment

(applicable in the European Union and other countries with separate collection systems) This  on the product or on its literature and packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. \The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more \detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Contact

• TAGA EUROPE
• POLPAK POLAND Sp. z o.o.
• AL.JEROZOLIMSKIE 331A
• 05-816 REGUŁY k/WARSZAWY, POLAND
• Email: Sales@TagaHarmony.com
• www.TagaHarmony.com

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