POLYGLASS MULTI SPEAKER U s e r Manual Français page 7 Congratulations on choosing Focal automobile speakers. Focal speakers remain high quality products, due to the multitude of advanced materials used. Detailed research and development in the laboratory, from dedicated engineers and technicians, played a major role in producing such high performing products. To gain the best results from your speakers, please ensure you follow these recommendations. If not followed correctly any fault observed, may not be covered by the guarantee. Technical advances, included in the Polyglass range · Woofer and midrange membrane cones, made using Polyglass material. · TN47 tweeter using Focals renowned inverted dome technology, with added Titanium Tioxid 5 surface treatment. · Separate crossover, fully optimised with ad-justable level control. High quality components used throughout. · Strong rigid chassis made from Zamak alloy. · Motor unit constructed using neodymium magnet, to be ultra compact, for easy installation (Slim series). · Membrane suspension in Butyl, for long live. Included · 2 x woofer / midrange · 2 x TN47 tweeters · 2 x gaskets (2 way) · 2 x crossovers · fixing screws THE FOCAL GUARANTEE ONLY APPLIES IF PAGE RETURNED TO US WITHIN 15 IS 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE. Focal® is a trademark of Focal-JMlab® - BP 374 - 108, rue de l'Avenir - 42353 La Talaudière cedex - France - Tel. (+33) 04 77 43 57 00 - Fax (+33) 04 77 43 57 04 - www.focal-fr.com Due to constant technological advances, Focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice. Images may not conform exactly to specific product. POLYGLASS MULTI SPEAKER U s e r Manual 2 Important recommendations Before attempting any installation work, it is very important to verify how much space is available to fit the speakers into the vehicle. Key points: · For direct replacement of original speakers, please check there is enough space for your new Focal speakers and grilles. · Ensure the speaker is clean from debris and metallic particles that maybe attached (especially after drilling). · Use the foam gasket supplied (inside the grille), for airtight placement of the speaker into the panel. Choice of installation and positioning the tweeter To achieve best results for your installation, please follow these simple guidelines · Use a variety of speakers to achieve a large bandwidth, the most central possible. · Speakers positioned in the most forward location possible, for correct staging. · Mids and tweeters positioned preferably high in the doors or in the dash (if space permitting), to obtain un-muddled high and midrange frequencies. These being directive to the listener. · To position the tweeters direct in-line to the listeners ears, for improved imaging. Preferred woofer and mid-range positions. 3 x preferred tweeter positions POLYGLASS MULTI SPEAKER U s e r Manual 3 Cables and connections · For best results with your Polyglass speakers, we recommend you include the use of Focal cables. · Alternatively, other high quality cable can be used, if sufficient section thickness is available (minimum thickness = 1mm2). This is particularly important for long lengths of cable to ensure a strong efficient signal is maintained. · Always ensure the polarity is respected, (+ is connected to +) and (- is connected to -). · Maintain correct connections, from principal source radio / amplifier (left / right / front and rear), and crossover to speakers (tweeter to tweeter), (mid to mid)*, (woofer to woofer), is always observed. * For the 3 way models 165V3E and 270V3, the midrange is not shown. Woofer Right Output Input Tweeter Woofer Left Output Input Tweeter Fitting the tweeter There are two mounting possibilities available: Grille surface or flush mount. The TN47 arrives supplied in its flush-mounting pod. Very carefully, remove the Unlocking tool grille, by gently prizing it off (using a pointed tool), then use the unlocking tool provided to turn the Tweeter tweeter and to remove it of its seating. Surface mounting: Choose the angle that best Pod suits your installation (10° or 30°) and mount the pod firmly using the screws supplied. Feed the wire Mounting strip through the hole in the pod and re-fit the tweeter and grille in place. Flush mounting: Cut a neat 40mm diameter hole in the panel where you want to place the tweeter. Then with the metal mounting strip held from behind (ensuring the ends are pointing towards the hole), insert the screw through the flushmount pod from the front and tighten the two parts together. Feed the wire through the hole in the pod and re-fit the tweeter and grille in place. POLYGLASS MULTI SPEAKER U s e r Manual Fitting the crossover Locate the crossovers in a dry, preferably ventilated area, using either the screws supplied or double-sided tape. To open the box, squeeze the middle on the side, and remove the cover. In some cases, depending on your installation and the space available, it maybe easier to route the cables and connect to the crossover, before securing the crossover to the vehicle. Please check before. 4 Level adjustment of tweeter and midrange The toggle switch found inside the crossover, allows the user to adjust the tweeter level (and mid-range level for 130V2 and 165V2). This user-friendly option allows effective adjustments to be made, to your own personal listening pleasure, plus optimising the infinite amount of speaker installation locations available. This allows the system to be "tailor made" to your vehicle, effectively ensuring the best acoustics are possible. Remember too much treble and your system may sound aggressive, thus suffer a lose of dynamics, resulting in poor definition. "FULL" position for adjustment of the midrange (130V2 and 165V2), if the speakers are positioned low in the vehicle (low in door or kick-panels). Level of "FULL" position 0 or -3dB, if the tweeter is located very close to woofer-midrange. Level of "FULL" position -3dB or -6dB, if the tweeter is located high in the vehicle (in the dash or high in the doors) with the woofer positioned comparatively low. Mid-range level adjustment "FULL" and "FILTER" (for 130V2 and 165V2) Tweeter level adjustment 0, ­3dB and -6dB POLYGLASS MULTI SPEAKER U s e r Manual Specifications 100 V Slim Type Impedance Maximum power Nominal power Sensitivity (dB / 2.83V / 1m) Frequency response Fitting diameter Mounting Depth 2 way 4 ohms 80W 40W 130 V2 2 way 4 ohms 120W 60W 130 V Slim 2 way 4 ohms 100W 50W 160 V2 2 way 4 ohms 100W 50W 165 V2 2 way 4 ohms 150W 75W 165 V Slim 165 V3E 3 way 2 way 4 ohms 120W 60W (inc. neo mid-range) 5 270 V3 3 way 4 ohms 300W 150W 4 ohms 160W 80W 91dB 90Hz20kHz 93mm 39.5mm 92dB 70Hz20kHz 115mm 60.75 mm 91dB 80Hz20kHz 115mm 48.50mm 91dB 75Hz20kHz 125.5mm 55mm 93dB 60Hz20kHz 141mm 68mm 93dB 70Hz20kHz 141mm 56mm 93dB 55Hz20kHz 141 + 93mm 68 + 39.5mm 94dB 40Hz20kHz 232 + 115mm 112 + 60.75 mm How can you improve the sound quality of your speakers? Easy. To improve the sound quality of your speakers notably those installed into the doors, Focal has the answer. Known as "Plain-Chant", this material acts as a sound absorber, to effectively reduce unwanted resonances and ensure your speakers produce a more full sound. No-fuss installation ensures this accessory, proves to be a real asset for your Focal speakers / installation. Consult your Focal retailer for further information / advise. POLYGLASS MULTI SPEAKER U s e r Manual 6 What power for your amplifier? Polyglass speakers are already highly efficient, with improved sensitivity. Therefore, their use with a high power head unit will provide comfortable listening pleasure. However used in a more high-end system, with separate amplification, the audio quality will be greatly improved. It is very important that the nominal power of amplifiers remains the same as the speakers' nominal power. Otherwise your speakers may distort, or possible damage could occur. Always consult the owners manual of the principal source (head unit/amplifier), to ensure the power rating is compatible. A safe guide is to ensure that the maximum power of the amplifier is not greater than the nominal power of the speakers. Installation upgrade (with the help of a subwoofer) If you want your system to have bass, with real punch and power, we recommend the inclusion of a subwoofer. This will greatly improve your listening pleasure and give your system, some real physical dimension. Focal has therefore developed a range of subwoofer drivers and complete subwoofer systems to add to your Polyglass speakers. Consult your local dealer, or check out these exciting products on the Focal Internet site: www.focal-fr.com. Guarantee All Focal loudspeakers are covered by guarantee drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your country. Your distributor can provide all details concerning the conditions of guarantee. Guarantee cover extends at least to that granted by the legal guarantee in force in the country where the original purchase invoice was issued. In addition to Car hi-fi systems, Focal offers personalized solutions for the equipment of your house. Enjoy at home the hi-fi and home cinema sensations provided by the Focal sound. Four product lines by the French leading loudspeaker manufacturer, are at your disposal to share with you our passion : the Spirit of Sound / www.focal-fr.com. POLYGLASS MULTIVOIES Manuel Utilisateur 7 Nous vous remercions d'avoir choisi Focal. Les haut-parleurs Focal sont des produits de haute technologie, conçus pour fournir des performances élevées, constantes dans le temps. Aussi, afin de tirer le meilleur parti de vos haut-parleurs, nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement cette notice. Tout problème dû à un non respect des règles d'utilisation peut entraîner l'invalidation de la garantie. Les technologies Focal - Ligne Polyglass · Membrane de haut-parleurs graves et médiums en Polyglass. · Tweeter à dôme inversé orientable TN47, avec membrane titane traitée Tioxid 5. · Filtres séparés optimisé avec réglage de niveau, composants de haute-qualité. · Saladiers en Zamak. · Aimant Néodyme ultra-compact (série Slim). · Suspension Butyle longue durée. Contenu de l'emballage · 2 x haut-parleurs grave-médiums · 2 x tweeters, 2 x grilles avec supports · 2 x joints · 2 x filtres · vis de fixation POUR VALIDATION DE LA GARANTIE NOUS RETOURNER LA PAGE 13 DANS LES FOCAL, MERCI DE 10 JOURS Focal® est une marque de Focal-JMlab® - BP 374 - 108, rue de l'Avenir - 42353 La Talaudière cedex - France - Tel. (+33) 04 77 43 57 00 - Fax (+33) 04 77 43 57 04 - www.focal-fr.com Dans un but d'évolution, Focal-JMLab se réserve le droit de modifier les spécifications techniques de ses produits sans préavis. Images non contractuelles. POLYGLASS MULTIVOIES Manuel Utilisateur 8 Recommandations importantes Avant tout, vérifiez l'espace disponible pour l'encastrement des haut-parleurs (se reporter aux plans sur l'emballage) puis procédez aux découpes. · Dans le cas d'un montage en emplacement d'origine, vérifiez qu'il y ait un espace suffisant entre le haut-parleur et la grille de protection. · Tenir les haut-parleurs à l'écart des copeaux métalliques et des poussières. Procédez à un nettoyage soigneux avant de les monter. · Utilisez le joint d'étanchéité fourni dans la grille afin d'assurer une étanchéité parfaite. Choix de l'emplacement et orientation du tweeter Le résultat optimum sera obtenu en respectant quelques règles simples : · L'image sonore la plus large et la plus centrée sera obtenue par un écartement maximum des haut-parleurs et par un positionnement le plus à l'avant possible. · Les fréquences médiums et aigues seront favorisées par un emplacement en haut de portière ou sur le tableau de bord, les fréquences graves sont peu directives et ne sont donc pas déterminantes pour le choix de l'emplacement du haut-parleur. · L'orientation des tweeters en direction des oreilles de l'auditeur permet d'optimiser l'image sonore. Positionnement possible des haut-parleurs de graves et médiums 3 positionnements possibles des tweeters POLYGLASS MULTIVOIES Manuel Utilisateur 9 Câblage et connexions Afin de tirer le meilleur parti de vos haut-parleurs Polyglass, nous vous recommandons d'utiliser des câbles Focal. A défaut, un câble de qualité et de section suffisante (1 mm2 minimum) est recommandé, surtout si la distance entre l'amplificateur ou l'autoradio et les haut-parleurs est importante. Veillez à respecter la polarité des branchements (+ sur +, etc.) et la convenable orientation des câbles vers ampli, grave, médium ou tweeter (pour les modèles 3 voies 165 V3E et 270 V3, le haut-parleur médium n'est pas représenté). Woofer Sortie droite Input Tweeter Woofer Sortie gauche Input Tweeter Installation du tweeter Il existe deux possibilités de montage : montage en surface et monta ...