User manual FOCAL CUSTOM IC 105

[. . . ] To ensure optimal performance from your loudspeakers, we highly recommend that installation is carried out by a professional. They will be able to advise on the best placement within your listening environment and adjust your system to achive the highest possible sound quality. Included inside: • 1 x In wall or in ceiling loudspeaker • 1 x removable aluminum grille • 1 x wall cut-out template • 1 x protective mask for use when painting the grille • 1 x hook The Focal-JMlab guarantee only applies if the enclosed guarantee card is returned to us within 10 days of purchase. Features: High power handling Easy integration Aluminum inverted dome tweeter® Fiberglass cone woofer Adjustable level and swivel tweeter (except IC 105) Design to work in wet environment Français page 7 Focal- JMlab ® - BP 374 - 108, rue de l'Avenir - 42353 La Talaudière cedex - France - www. [. . . ] Speakers placement The Custom line loudspeakers have been engineered to deliver the most faithful sound reproduction, whether they are used for music or home cinema. In order to enhance their performance, to guarantee a high quality of listening, sound image and tone balance, it is important to note the following basic rules. The listening area must be located at the summit of an equilateral triangle whose two other points of insertion are determined by the position of each speaker. Nevertheless it is possible to modify these distances to find an ideal compromise according to the particular disposition of the room (fig. Each loudspeaker must be placed at the same height and on the same floor plan. The tweeter should be at the same height as the listener’s ear, when the listener is in his usual listening area (fig. Surround and center speakers placement The soundtrack mix for a film or music encoded in multichannel format is very complex and allows the listener to benefit from a wide range of special sound effects, which require the use of effect channel speakers. In order to obtain a realistic 3D soundstage, the placement of the speakers is decisive, even when confronted with a restrictive disposition of the listening room. Central channel speakers should be placed close to the TVscreen to obtain a proper placement and a realistic reproduction of the dialog (fig. They could be placed below or above the TV-screen if your TV-unit permits. If a standart projection screen is used, the central channel speaker must be placed under the screen. If an acoustically transparent projection screen is used, the central channel speaker can be placed behind and at the bottom of the screen. Avoid placing the effect speakers too far from the listening area otherwise the sound perception will be altered. In order to obtain surround effects, with great sound density we advise you to place the speakers against the sidewalls on each side of the listening room (fig. Tweeter adjustment To carry out adjustments, use the switch level located on the front baffle of the speaker as follows (fig. 03 notice custom 100 3 6/07/06, 14:08:11 F G H Tweeter level setting “-” Position 04 “0” Position 0dB “+” Position +3dB I -3dB J notice custom 100 4 6/07/06, 14:08:12 Cautions Precautions As the loudspeaker’s covering materials are strong, scratch and stain-resistant, maintenance is easy and consists only in cleaning the covering with a dry cloth. If the enclosure is stained, we simply recommend the use of a damp cloth. Never use any solvents, detergents, alcohol or corrosive products, scrappers or scouring powder to clean the surface of the loudspeaker. Running-in period The drivers used in the Custom line loudspeaker are complex mechanical devices and require a run-in period before they deliver their best performance. They must get adapted to the temperature and humidity conditions of their environment. [. . . ] 6kg) 06 Your Focal-JMlab product was developed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or re-used. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal garbage at the end of its operational lifetime. Please dispose of this product by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. Notice custom 100 14 6/07/06, 14:08:15 International Guarantee The Focal guarantee only applies if this page is returned to us within 10 days of purchase, to the following address: Focal-JMlab - BP 374 - 108, rue de l’Avenir - 42353 La Talaudière cedex - FRANCE Model: Name of dealer: Date of purchase: Your name: Your complete address: Your email address: Details of your installation (brand, model): Cassette: Tuner: DVD: CD / DVD recorder: CD: Satellite / cable: Amp. [. . . ]