Cerwin-Vega HED-6.5, HED-69, HED-4.6, HED-5.0, HED-6.0 User Manual

HED-4.0

HED-4.6

HED-5.0

HED-6.0

HED-6.5

HED-57

HED-69

MULTI-ELEMENT MOBILE AUDIO SPEAKERS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG•FUNCIONAMIENTO

OPERATION•NOTICE D’EMPLOI

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Attention!

Please read all warnings found in this manual. This information is highlighted in bold italic type

and is included to inform you of the potential for personal injury or damage to property.

Hearing Damage

Continuous, excessive exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB can cause a loss of

hearing. Cerwin-Vega speakers are capable of producing sound pressure levels greater than 85 dB.

Volume And Driver Awareness

Use of Cerwin-Vega speakers can impair your ability to hear necessary traffic sounds and may
constitute a hazard while driving. We recommend using low volume levels when driving your vehi­cle.

Cerwin-Vega accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage as a result of
use or misuse of this product.

¡Atención!

Lea todas las advertencias contenidas en este manual. Esta información aparece destacada en
cursiva negrita y procura informarle de la posibilidad de que ocurran lesiones personales o daños
materiales.

Daño auditivo

La exposición continua y excesiva a niveles de presión de sonido superiores a 85 dB puede
causar una pérdida de capacidad auditiva. Los altavoces Cerwin-Vega son capaces de producir
niveles de presión de sonido superiores a 85 dB.

Advertencia sobre el volumen y la conducción

El uso de altavoces Cerwin-Vega puede disminuir su capacidad para oír los sonidos necesarios
del tráfico, y puede constituir un peligro al conducir un vehículo. Recomendamos usar niveles
bajos de volumen cuando se conduce un vehículo.

Cerwin-Vega no acepta ninguna responsabilidad civil por pérdida de capacidad auditiva,
lesiones corporales o daños materiales como consecuencia del uso normal o del uso abusivo de
este producto.

Attention !

Prenez connaissance de tous les avertissements contenus dans ce manuel. Ces informations,
présentées en caractères gras, sont destinées à vous avertir en cas de risque de blessure ou de
dégâts matériels.

Danger pour l'ouïe

Une exposition continue et excessive à des niveaux sonores dépassant 85 dB peut entraîner une
baisse de l'acuité auditive. Les haut-parleurs Cerwin-Vega sont capables de produire des niveaux
sonores dépassant 85 dB.

Volume sonore et vigilance au volant

L'écoute de haut-parleurs Cerwin-Vega peut vous empêcher d'entendre des bruits de circulation
que vous devriez entendre et risque de présenter un danger pendant la conduite. Nous vous
recommandons d'écouter à des niveaux réduits lorsque vous conduisez.

Cerwin-Vega ne saurait être tenue responsable de toute baisse d'acuité auditive, blessure ou
dégât matériel résultant de l'utilisation normale ou abusive de ce produit.

Achtung!

Bitte lesen Sie alle Warnhinweise in diesem Handbuch. Diese Information ist in Fettschrift und
kursiv hervorgehoben, um Sie vor der Gefahr von Verletzungen und Beschädigungen zu warnen.

Hörschädigung

Fortwährende, übermäßige Beschallung mit Klangpegeln über 85 dB kann zu Hörverlust führen.
Cerwin-Vega Lautsprecher sind in der Lage, Klangpegel über 85 dB zu erzeugen.

Lautstärke und Fahreraufmerksamkeit

Die Verwendung von Cerwin-Vega Lautsprechern kann das Wahrnehmen von Verkehrsgeräuschen
beeinträchtigen, was eine Gefahr beim Autofahren darstellt. Beim Fahren werden daher niedrige
Klangpegel empfohlen.

Cerwin-Vega haftet nicht für Hörverlust, Verletzungen oder Schäden, die infolge der Verwendung
oder des Missbrauchs dieses Produkts entstehen.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Cerwin-Vega®High Energy Design (HED™) multi-ele­ment point-source loudspeakers. Each HED Series multi-element loudspeaker includes the follow­ing features:

• High power handling and high efficiency

• Injection-molded mineral filled polypropylene cone;

excellent internal dampening for a smooth, natural-sounding midrange frequency response

•Titanium composite tweeters

•UV resistant santoprene surrounds for outstanding product durability even in direct

sunlight

• Point-source design for accurate imaging

•Ergonomic, industry-standard configurations for easy drop-in installation into factory openings

Mechanical Installation

Installation Precautions

Do not place any loudspeaker into service in any vehicle without first properly securing all
components to the interior framework. Failure to do so may turn a component into a danger­ous, flying projectile during a sudden stop or accident.

Do not drill or drive screws through any vehicle interior panel or carpeted floor before
inspecting the underside for potential punctures to control lines or cables. Be sure to avoid
all fuel lines, brake lines, electrical cables, or oil lines when planning installation.

Choosing a Location

For ease of installation, use factory locations that can be adapted to fit the speakers. This will
save considerable installation time and provide cosmetic integration. Avoid installing speakers
behind obstructive door pockets or trim panels. These locations can block midwoofer frequencies
and reduce output for a “harsh” or “hollow” sound.

Avoid locations behind thick stock fabric or cloth that will restrict output and reduce loudness.
Tw eeters are especially sensitive to this type of location, since the short wavelengths produced are
easily absorbed by thick fabric.

Contents of Each HED Package

• Two multi-element speakers • Two wire packs • Two 6 x 8" adapter plates (HED-57 only) •
Eight tinnerman nuts (six for HED-5.0) • Mounting template • Warranty card

Installing the HED Series Speakers

First, make sure all audio system power is off. Even though a speaker can be mounted in a
number of different locations, the most common one is usually a door panel. The following
instructions describe this type of installation.

1. After choosing a location on the door panel, carefully remove the trim panels to expose the

interior door structure. In most cases, you may need to remove a few screws (hidden under
trim pieces) to free the panel. If necessary, remove the window crank and door pull handle.

CAUTION: Use care when removing interior trim panels. Car manufacturers use a variety
of fastening devices that can be damaged by excessive force.

2. Carefully separate the door panel from the sheet metal with either a wide flat-blade screw­driver, pry bar, or trim pad removal tool. If you run into problems, call your local car dealer
for some professional advice.

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3. With the door panel held in place at the approximate speaker location, study the door struc-

ture to see if the sheet metal or door braces will interfere with the installation site.

4. Hold the speaker in place and operate the window to check for interference with the window

or the internal lock linkages. Decide if the speakers are to be mounted to the door metal
structure or to the interior door panel, and if the supplied grilles or the factory grilles will be
used to conceal speakers.

If you plan to use the supplied grilles, make sure the grille locations will not interfere with
the door panel contours, window cranks, or electrical switches. If there is sheet metal behind
the speaker location, decide if trimming some away will affect the strength of the door or
vehicle. NOTE: The HED-5.0 includes a gasket with pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side.
The gasket can be applied to the back of the frame if additional rear clearance is required.

CAUTION: Always remove as little sheet metal as possible to accommodate installation.

5. Use the enclosed template to trace the speaker openings and mark the mounting holes. Drill

mounting holes and cut away each speaker opening from the trim pad and substructure.

6. Attach speaker wire to the terminals (see Electrical Installation), and install each multi-element

speaker, using self-threading screws and tinnerman nuts (see Figures 1 and 2, inside back
cover).

Additional Notes

• When using stock speaker locations, modify mounting holes to accept the multi-element

drivers, and screw into place. Then adapt the stock grilles to fit over the speaker. Be sure
there is ample clearance for speaker cone excursion or movement. If the opening is too small,
or the fabric directly in front of the speaker is too close, the cone will vibrate against the fab­ric or door panel.

Distortion and damage to the speaker may result.

• In custom enclosure applications where multi-element drivers are in the same box as large

woofers, always isolate them in separate enclosures (100-300 cubic inches). If they are not
isolated, distortion will be higher, power handling will be lower, and damage may result. For
best response, loosely pack fiberglass or equivalent sound-absorbing material in the multi­element driver enclosure.

Electrical Installation

Wiring Precautions

Whenever you run wires through sheet metal, use grommets to properly insulate the metal
edges from cable jackets. This technique prevents chafing and possible short circuits that could
damage an amplifier or other system electronics.

Note: We recommend using crimp-type terminals when connecting speakers. Soldering to the
terminals can detach the internal lead wire from the terminal, causing the speaker to fail.

General Notes

Although the speaker has a polypropylene cone, excessive exposure to moisture can damage
the cone or terminal connections. Always reseal the plastic liner inside the door. If the liner is
damaged, it can be repaired with a few pieces of clear tape. If no liner was installed by the man­ufacturer, then purchase standard plastic deflector cups and install them over the rear of the
speaker. Keep in mind that constant door slamming can loosen the speaker from its installation
site.

System Wiring and Test

Connect the loudspeaker to your vehicle’s mobile amplifier. When making connections, be
sure to observe correct polarity (+ to + and – to –). After all connections have been made, turn on
the audio system power and slowly increase the volume while playing a favorite music track. If
you don’t hear anything, turn off the power, check all connections, and reapply power. If the
problem persists, contact your Cerwin-Vega dealer for additional help.

Introducción

¡Felicitaciones por su compra de los altavoces Cerwin-Vega® multielemento de fuente pun­tual High Energy Design (HED™). Cada altavoz multielemento de la Serie HED posee las
siguientes características:

• Manejo de alta potencia y alta eficiencia

• Cono de polipropileno moldeado a inyección y relleno con mineral; excelente amor

tiguación interna para brindar una respuesta uniforme y un sonido natural en el rango de

frecuencias medias

• Tweeters de titanio compuesto

• Altavoces surround de santopreno, resistentes a la radiación ultravioleta, lo que confiere

al producto una sobresaliente durabilidad incluso cuando está expuesto directamente a la

luz solar

• Diseño con fuente puntual para obtener una imagen de sonido exacta

• Configuraciones ergonómicas estándar de la industria que hacen posible una instalación

fácile inmediata en las aberturas de fábrica

Instalación mecánica

Precauciones de instalación

No ponga en servicio un altavoz en un vehículo sin asegurar antes debidamente todos
los componentes a la estructura interior. De lo contrario, un componente puede transfor­marse en un proyectil peligroso y volador durante una parada súbita o un accidente.

No taladre ni atornille a través de un panel interior o piso alfombrado de un vehículo
sin antes inspeccionar la parte inferior para ver si hay peligro de perforar conductos o
cables de control. Al planificar la instalación, evite todos los conductos de combustible,
conductos de frenos, cables eléctricos o conductos de aceite.

Selección del lugar

Para facilitar la instalación, utilice lugares de fábrica que puedan adaptarse a los altavoces.
Esto le ahorrará bastante tiempo de instalación y le permitirá lograr una integración estética.
No instale altavoces detrás de los bolsillos obstructores de puertas o de paneles decorativos.
Estos lugares pueden bloquear las frecuencias medias del woofer y reducir la salida, dando
como resultado un sonido “estridente” o “hueco”.

Evite los lugares ubicados detrás de telas gruesas que restrinjan la salida y reduzcan el vol­umen. Los tweeters son particularmente sensibles a este tipo de ubicación, dado que las longi­tudes de onda corta generadas son fácilmente absorbidas por las telas gruesas.

Contenido de cada paquete de HED

• Dos altavoces multielemento • Dos paquetes de cableado • Dos placas adaptadoras de 6
x 8" (sólo para HED-57) • Ocho tuercas Tinnerman (seis para HED-5.0) • Plantilla para
montaje Tarjeta de garantía

Instalación de los altavoces de la Serie HED

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