PROFILE IW/IC 908 User Manual Thank you for choosing the Profile in-wall / in-ceiling loudspeakers. We are pleased to share with you our philosophy: "the Spirit of Sound". These high-performance speakers feature the latest technical developments from Focal interms of speaker design, whether it is for high fidelity or home theater systems. In order to (make the most of these speakers) enjoy the maximum of their performance, we advise you to read this user's manual and to keep it carefully so that you can consult it later. To ensure optimal performance from your loudspeakers, w e highly recommend that installation is carried out by a professional. They will be ab l e to advise on the best placement within your listening environment and adjust your system to achive the highest possible sound quality. The Focal-JMlab guarantee only applies if the enclosed guarantee card is returned to us within 10 days of purchase. Included inside: · 1 x two-way loudspeaker · 1 x removable metal grille in wich a removable driver mask is located · 1 x wall cut-out template · 1 x protective mask for use when painting the frame · 1 x hexagonal key (IW 908) · 1 x Focal logo Français page 9 Specifications MDF sealed loudspeaker: A true high-end two way sealed box design (IW 908 only). Optional back box (IC 908 only). Aluminum/magnesium inverted dome tweeter: inverted dome technology is exclusive to Focal. It allows an optimized energy transfer. Aluminum/magnesium dome with Poron® surround reveals outstanding performances. "W" cone: technology of "W" composite cone is a Focal patent. "W" means "Verre-Verre", because of the 2 glass leafs affixed to both sides of a structural foam. Profile uses the latest "W" cone's upgrades: new proportioning of glass leaf, new foam thickness. OPC® (Optimum Phase Crossover): phase optimization for a precise, natural and stable soundstage and image. Wall Boost Control: to reduce the "wall effect" inherent to any built in speaker, we have developed a wall boost equalizatio circuit which corrects this phenomenon and makes it easier to position your speakers to suit your preferences. Adjustable tweeter level: for better acoustical adaptation Easy integration: UV stabilized paintable aluminum grille and frame. Optional mounting kit 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. PROFILE IW/IC 908 User Manual 2 A B C D E F PROFILE IW/IC 908: INSTALLATION User Manual Connections The Profile input sockets ensure reliable multipurpose connections for stripped cables as well as for plugs. It is imperative to respect the connector polarity of both the loudspeaker and amplifier. The positive terminal "+" must be connected to the corresponding (matching) amplifier's terminal and the negative terminal "-" to the negative terminal. Stereo image, soundstaging and bass perception would be seriously compromised if these conditions were not respected. Don't undere s timate t he im portance of the cable: make sure you chose the appropriate section and length. Let your retailer advise you. About amplifiers Contrary to what one might think, it is not a too powerful amplifier that might damage a loudspeaker, but r a the r a lack of p ow e r. Actually if the output level of the amplifier is too high it will saturate and distort which will irremediably damage the tweeter. The power handling and frequency response of the Profile loudspeakers is good enough to highlight the qualities or weak points of the amplifiers they are combined with. Let your retailer help you make the right choice, matching your personal taste and budget. Mounting This should be carried out after all of the cables have been fitted. We recommend that you use a marked cable in order to conserve the polarity of the speakers (+/-). Existing construction: · Cut the dry wall using the template supplied (fig. A). Be sure to check that this is perfectly vertical using a spirit level before you begin cutting. · Check construction plans of your room to make sure that you are not drilling into a pipe, an electrical cable or any other specialised installations behind the wall. New construction: · Use the optimal dedicated mounting kit. · Route the connection cables before installing the plasterboard. · Ensure that the speakers are connected before installing them into the wall! Fixing The loudspeaker is firmly fixed into the wall using a system of clamps. To achieve this, place the speaker into the cut-out and tighten the fixing screws in a clockwise direction (fig. B, C for IW 908) (fig. D, E for IC 908). 3 Wall Boost Control Yo u r l o u d s p e a k e r s u s e a n exclusive filtering process known as O P C ( O p t i m u m P h a s e C r oss o v e r ) g u ar ant eei n g a perfect stereo image and outstanding sound definition. Additionally, in order to reduce the "wall effect" inherent to any built in speaker, we have developed a wall boost equalization circuit which corrects this phenomenon and makes it easier to position your speakers to suit your preferences (fig. F). PROFILE IW/IC 908 User Manual 4 G H I Position 0 With driver mask Without driver mask -3dB 0dB Position I 0dB +3dB Position II +3dB +6dB J PROFILE IW/IC 908: INSTALLATION User Manual Speakers placement The Profile loudspeakers have been engineered to deliver the most faithful sound reprodution, 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 o the particular disposition of the room (fig. G). 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. H). 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. For enhanced p e r f o r m a n c e s , the following elements should be noted. Central channel speakers should be placed close to the TV-screen to obtain a proper placement and a realistic reproduction of the dialog (fig. Ha). They could b e p l a c e d b e l o w or above the TV-screen if your TV-unit permits. If a standart projection s c r e e n i s u s e d , t h e central channel speaker must be placed under the screen. If a n 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. Ib, Ic). You can use IC 900 as In Ceiling surround speakers (fig. Hc) or for back center surround channel for 6.1 or 7.1 configuration. 5 Adjustment of tweeter To carry out adjustments, use the switch level located on the front baffle of the speaker as follows (fig. J). Paint If you wish, you can paint your speaker to match your room. We advise that you paint the grille and the housing of the speaker separately. For the frame: remove the grille and place the paint mask in position to protect the drivers. For t he g r i l l e: i f n ec es sar y remove the driver mask from the grille before painting. You can put this mask back into position after drying if you wish. PROFILE IW/IC 908: CAUTIONS User Manual Precautions As the loudspeaker's covering materials are strong, scratchand 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. Avoid placing the loudspeakers near a heat source. Running-in period The drivers used in the Profile loudspeaker are complex mechanical devices and require a r un- in p e riod before they deliver their best performance. They must get adapted to the temperature and humidity conditions of their environment. This breaking-in period depends on the encountered conditions and can last several weeks. In order to shorten this period, we advise you to let your loudspeakers operate for about twenty hours at medium level, playing standard musical programmes, but with a large amount of bass. Once the components of the loudspeakers are completely stabilized, it is possible to enjoy the real performance of your Profile loudspeakers. Magnetic disturbance In home theater systems, the magnetic radiation of the loudspeakers must be taken into consideration. These loudspeakers generate a magnetic leak that c a n interfere with household appliances, some of which are sensitive to this phenomenon. It is strongly advised not to place front loud-speakers closer than 50cm to your TV screen. Frame geometry as well as colours can be severely distorted by a magnetic field if the loudspeaker is placed to close to the TV. 6 Conditions of guarantee All Focal- JMlab loudspeakers are covered by guarantee drawn up by the official Focal-JMlab 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. PROFILE IW/IC 908: SPECIFICATIONS User Manual 7 Profile IW 908 Type Drivers Frequency response (±3dB) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Nominale impedance Protection 2-way sealed In-Wall speaker 6-1/2" (16.5cm) "W" midbass. 1" (25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter 60Hz - 30.5kHz 88dB 8 Ohms autoreset "Polyswitch" fuse Profile IC 908 2-way In-Ceiling speaker 6-1/2" (16.5cm) "W" midbass. 1" (25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter 60Hz - 30.5kHz 88dB 8 Ohms autoreset "Polyswitch" fuse 25 - 150W -3dB / 0dB / +3dB 2 600Hz Ø10 x 3-3/4" Ø253 x 96mm Ø8-11/16" 221mm 3-5/8" (92mm) 4.6 lbs(2,1kg) Recommended amplifier power 25 - 150W Tweeter adjustement Crossover frequency Frame size (HxWxD) Cut-out dimensions (HxW) Depth from wall Net weight -3dB / 0dB / +3dB 2 600Hz 16-3/8 x 11-3/4 x 4" 415 x 298 x 102mm 14-7/8 x 10-3/8" 379 x 262mm 3-7/8" (99mm) 13.6lbs (6.2kg) 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. This will help to protect the environment in which we all live. PROFILE IW/IC 908 Manuel Utilisateur Nous vous remercions d'avoir choisi les enceintes encastrables de la ligne Profile et de partager avec nous notre philosophie "the Spirit of Sound". Ces enceintes de haute technicité intègrent les ultim es perfectionnements Focal en matière de conception de hautparleurs pour la haute fidélité et le home cinéma. Afin d'exploiter toutes leurs performances, nous vous conseillons de lire les instructions de ce livret puis de le conserver avec précaution pour vous y référer ultérieurement. Afin de garantir un fonctionnement optimum de vos enceintes encastrables, il est conseillé de faire appel à un installateur spécialisé pour l'intégration des enceintes ainsi que leur branchement. Focal- JMlab ne pourrait en aucun cas être tenu pour responsable en cas de non-respect des procédures d'installation ou d'utilisation incorrecte des enceintes. Pour validation de la garantie Focal-JMlab, merci de nous retourner la garantie jointe dans les 10 jours. Contenu de l'emballage · 1 x enceinte acoustique · 1 x grille métallique avec protection amovible des haut-parleurs · 1 x gabarit de découpe du mur · 1 x masque de protection pour la peinture du cadre · 1 x clé hexagonale (IW 908) · 1 x logo Focal Caractéristiques Enceinte close en MDF : véritable enceinte haut de gamme avec charge close accordée, très haute q ...