Taga Harmony Platinum IW LCRS Series, TCI Platinum Series, GTCS Series, TCI Platinum SE Series, RB Series Instruction Manual
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Platinum IW LCRS / TCI Platinum SE
/ TCI Platinum / GTCS / RB
/ TCW / TLCR Series
IN-WALL / IN-CEILING SPEAKERS
Edition: 08-2018
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing TAGA Harmony Speakers.
TAGA Harmony installation speakers provide superior sound performance and amazing
value. They utilize very sti and strong cabinets, which minimize distortion, vibrations
or resonances and specialized mounting brackets that make installation very easy.
All speakers are designed to be used both in music and home theatre systems in any
area of your home or commercial applications. The sound is clear, natural, dynamic
and provides wide dispersion throughout a listening area, without occupying your
valuable oor space!
The frames and grills may be painted to blend with any decor.
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 damp, soft cloth for cleaning. Do not get
any part of the speaker wet.
Specications
Full technical specications are available on the www.TagaHarmony.com website.
Contents
Speaker Placement 3
Hooking Up the Wires 7
Speaker Mounting 8
Additional Features 10
Painting 11
Installing the Grill 11
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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 specic
acoustics but there are some general rules:
Location
TAGA Harmony speakers can be installed almost anywhere thanks to our unique
sound characteristic which is strong and powerful, and has a wide dispersion eld.
General notes
In-wall In-ceiling
Placing the speakers near a corner will tend to
increase their bass output, but may result in
“boomy” or “muddy” sound.
Placing the speakers further into the room
will tend to decrease their bass output, but
may result in improved articulation and clarity.
Place the speakers at least 60 cm (2 feet) away from corners and other surfaces which may
interfere or reect sound (like tall furniture).
To add extra bass and denition to your system we recommend TAGA Harmony Custom
Installations or traditional subwoofers.
Placement for critical listening in stereo (2 speakers)
In-wall In-ceiling
Place the front left and right speakers at an
equal distance from your listening position,
at ear level while seated.
If the speakers are installed in a wall which
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).
Corner placement close to the walls provides
a good balance of bass output and accuracy.
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).
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-wall In-ceiling
In rectangular smaller rooms [below 30 square
meters (320 square feet)] usually 1 or 2
speakers should work ne. If you use 2 –
place them near opposite corners. If you use 1
– place it on the most empty and biggest wall.
In irregular or larger rooms use more than 2 speakers and place them evenly across the space
for good sound dispersion.
In rectangular smaller rooms [below 30 square
meters (320 square feet)] usually 1 or 2
speakers should work ne. If you use 2 –
place them near opposite corners.
If you use 1 – place it in the center.
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Speaker Placement
Placement for Home Theatre
(the pictures shown for the listening position in the middle of the room)
On-wall On-ceiling
5.0/5.1 Systems
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6.0/6.1 Systems 6.0/6.1 Systems
7.0/7.1 Systems 7.0/7.1 Systems
5.0/5.1 Systems
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Speaker Placement
In-wall In-ceiling
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 in a wall which 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).
Center speaker
Place the speaker at ear level while seated. If
you have a TV mounted on wall, place the
speaker slightly below it. If you have a TV on
a table, place the speaker above it and angle
the tweeter down towards ear level while
seated (if your speaker has this feature).
6.0/6.1 systems – place the second center
speaker (rear center) on the opposite wall to
the rst one – at the same height and angle
the tweeter down towards ear level while
seated (if your speaker has this feature).
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
place at equal distances from your listening
position, and about half as far as the right and
left surrounds. All four surrounds should be
mounted at the same height.
Place the left and right speakers at an equal
Front speakers
distance from your listening position, in front of
your TV and about 60 – 90 cm (2 – 3 feet)
away from the wall.
Aim the tweeters towards the listening position
(if your speakers have this feature).
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 in the middle of the front left
and right speakers. Aim the tweeters towards
the listening position (if your speaker has this
feature).
6.0/6.1 systems – place the second center
speaker (rear center) behind your listening
position, in line with the front center speaker.
Surround speakers
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.
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Speaker Placement
Placement for Stereo/Mono models
TAGA Harmony Stereo/Mono models oer wider sound dispersion than regular
speakers.
STEREO CONNECTION MONO CONNECTION
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.
In larger areas to eliminate the sound
imbalances and oer 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.
Single speaker
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
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.
Placement of Platinum IW LCRS and TLCR Series
TAGA Harmony Platinum IW LCRS and TLCR speakers can be used in stereo, entertainment and
background music applications as well as front, center and surround speakers.
Single speaker
Multiple speakers
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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 18 AWG 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 amplier
speakers output terminals (RED + with RED +, BLACK - with BLACK -). Before
connecting the speaker make sure that your amplier is switched o. Please refer to
your amplier’s instruction manual for more information.
WARNING! Check whether your amplier may work with impedance of your TAGA
Harmony speaker. Otherwise you may burn the amplier and damage the speakers - it
may void your warranty.
Stereo/Mono Models
STEREO CONNECTION MONO CONNECTION
Connect a single speaker to two amplier
speakers output terminals.
Connect one amplier speakers output terminal with one speaker input terminal (RED +
with RED +, BLACK – with BLACK -), connect
the other amplier speakers output terminal
with the other speaker input terminal (RED +
with RED +, BLACK – with BLACK -).
Connect a single speaker to a single amplier
speakers output terminal.
Connect one amplier speakers output terminal 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).
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Speaker Mounting
The below mounting procedure applies to drywall walls, drywall ceilings and drop
ceilings or similar.
You will have to cut a hole in a wall or ceiling. With the right tools and a little extra care
and preparation, installing the speaker can be both quick and easy.
There are 2 types of paper templates which are helpful to cut out a hole for installing
the speaker.
Your speaker is supplied with one of the templates.
• Type #1 a template is drawn on a cardboard sheet and you have cut out a hole
along the drawn lines.
• Carefully cut out hole drawn on the cardboard template.
• Position the template in place you wish to mount the speaker, and draw a line on
the wall or ceiling along the inside edge of the template.
• Type #2 is a cardboard template which has the shape of a hole which has to be cut
out.
• Position the template in place you wish to mount the speaker, and draw a line on
the wall or ceiling along the outside edge of the template.
• Make your cuts along the line in the wall or ceiling. Try to keep the cuts neat,
however the frame of the speaker will overlap the hole to hide any rough edges.
• Run the speaker cables leaving about 150cm (5 feet) of extra cable at the hole.
• Connect the speaker cable to the speaker terminals.
Models equipped with the screw type clamps
CLAMPS CLOSED CLAMPS OPENED
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CLAMPS CLOSED CLAMPS OPENED
Speaker Mounting
• Remove the speaker grill by pressing the mounting screws from the back of the
speaker or in case when your speaker is equipped with a magnetic grill gently pull
it out.
• Make sure that the clamps are in their initial position and do not protrude beyond
the outline of the speaker.
• With grill removed, insert the speaker into the mounting hole.
• Use a screwdriver to turn the clamps mounting screws to open each clamp fully.
• The cut edges of the wall or ceiling will be sandwiched rmly between the mounting
clamps and the speaker frame.
Models equipped with the spring clamp mechanism
• Press and hold the spring clamps in the upward position.
• While holding insert the speaker into the mounting hole.
• After inserting the spring clamps will automatically fall down to secure the speaker
in the hole.
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Additional Features
Selected model are equipped with some of the following features:
• Magnetically mounted grill - easy to put on and take o. Make sure not to place
any objects between the grill and the speaker frame with mounted magnets.
• Swivel tweeter - depending on your particular primary listening area, room
acoustics, ceiling height, or personal preference, you may nd the sound more
pleasing by pointing the tweeter in a particular direction. If additional treble is
desired in the primary listening area, point the tweeter towards that area; and if less
treble is required, point tweeter away.
Push gently at the edge of the tweeter to point it in the desired direction.
• +/- 3dB Environmental Equalizer (treble switch) to compensate speaker
positioning and room anomalies.
Switch positions:
+ 3dB (+ or top position depending on a model): the tweeter will play 3dB higher.
0 (center position): tweeter will play in the most linear frequency response.
-3dB (- or bottom position depending on a model): the tweeter will play 3dB lower.
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Painting
In the selected models the grille and the frame, may be painted to match your room
decoration.
If you want to paint the speaker frame use the part of the template remaining after the
hole has been cut out. With the grille removed, protect the speaker with this part and
paint the frame.
When painting the grille, make sure to remove the protective internal fabric (if your
speaker is equipped with it) and to not plug the grille holes with paint or repaint it after
the paint has dried. If your speaker was equipped with the protective internal fabric
make sure to place it on the grille after the paint has dried.
Installing the Grill
Before installing the grill run your amplier and check whether there are no vibrations
audible from the speaker. If you hear any, it may be caused by the loose screws -
tighten them up.
Install the grill and enjoy the music and movies!
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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.
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2014/30/EU (EMC).
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Directive, do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste.
Waste electrical and electronic equipement should be appropriately collected and
recycled as required by practices established for your country.
For information on recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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