FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS
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1. MODE Am Direct 20 100 1000 10000 High pass control between 50 and 500Hz X OVER HIGH PASS MODE 100 300 t 50 500 20 100 1000 10000 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual e High pass control between 500 and 5000Hz X OVER HIGH PASS MODE 300 LP X over 50 500 Low pass control between 50 500Hz 20 100 1000 10000 LOW PASS mu MODE HP BP LP 100 0 55 50 500 Low pass control between 50 and 5000Hz 20 100 1000 100002. X OVER LOW PASS MODE BE BP c 100 300 X over 50 500 20 100 1000 10000 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Bandpass control between 50 and 500Hz mx A OVER xi HIGH PASS LOW PASS MODE 100 300 E 100 300 58 50 500 50 500 20 100 1000 10000 Bandpass control between 50 and 5000Hz X OVER HIGH PASS LOW PASS X10 MODE 100 300 un 100 300 7 50 500 50 500 20 100 1000 10000 Bandpass control between 500 and 5000Hz X OVER Xio HIGH PASS LOW PASS X10 MODE TE 100 300 tn 100 3
3. MODE X OVER X OVER MODE HP BP LP HP ME 5 X over SUA MIL X over HIGH PASS HIGH PASS 100 0 5 1 50 500 am X10 am X10 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Low pass control between 50 and 500Hz 20 100 1000 10000 0 LOW PASS LOW PASS 0 MODE HP 100 300 100 300 HP q 7n oup X over 50 500 50 500 X over Low pass control between 500 and 5000Hz
4. Focal Power Symmetric 4160 0906060 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Focal Power Symmetric 3000 Ft m 6 Connections features and controls 6 1 Connections features INPUT S the RCA sockets are dedicated to low level signal input 2 GAIN GAIN rotary potentiometer allows you to adjust the level of the input signal in the amplifier CAUTION increasing the input gain does not mean more power but more noise The amplifier input accepts a signal with amplitude between 0 2 and 5 This potentiometer must be set according to the source level line output level Start by putting the amplifier gain at its lowest level Gradually turn up the level of the source up to the 3 4 Turn up the amplifier gain level up to the listening level wanted Turn down the level if distortion occurs In the event of the amplifier use with one or several subwoofer s the GAIN setting will delimit the level of the subwoofer s according to the one of the kits amplified by the source car radio or another amplifier Put the source at a
5. 20 100 1000 10000 MODE LOW PASS LOW PASS MODE HP BP LP 100 300 100 300 HP BP LP H X over 50 500 50 500 JI wm X10 wm X10 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Bandpass control between 50 and 500Hz 20 100 1000 10000 MODE LOW PASS LOW PASS i HP BP LP 100 300 100 300 gt X over 50 500 NL x1 Ax 50 500 HIGH PASS HIGH PASS 100 300 5 50 500 Ax Ax Bandpass control between 500 and 5000Hz 20 100 1000 10000 X OVER X OVER MODE LOW PASS 1 LOW PASS 1 HP LP 100 300 100 300 HP tb Tel dE het X over 50 500 50 500 am X10 am
6. B If the car radio is not equipped with RCA outputs high level to low level adapters speaker outputs that are used as RCA outputs are available from all Focal distributors These adapters will enable the cables to be connected via the car radio s speaker outputs instead of the requisite RCA outputs which they replace pic 5 Now connect the REMOTE cable to the amplifier REM terminal screwing tightly Connect the other end of the REMOTE cable to the car radio REMOTE terminal Finally connect the speaker cables to the amplifier and make sure the polarities are correct with with by stripping 1cm of cable pic 3 Connect the REMOTE CONTROL cable only with the FPS 1500 FPS 3000 FPS 2300RX and FPS 4160 references to the amplifier then fix the remote control in the spot made for it except for the FPS 2160 model 3 6 Get the positive power supply cable ready for connection to the amplifier by removing 1cm of the plastic coating from the end of it pic 3 Tin this part of the cable using a soldering iron and tin the wire Insert the plastic free tinned part of it in the amplifier s BATT terminal then secure the cable in place by screwing it in tightly pic 6 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual AN WARNING The cable that links the positive
7. High Cap The High Cap is an external power supply module Once connected to the amplifier it increases regulation capacitance of rail s power supply It brings high music performance a very high performance maintaining and an extremely high fidelity of the audio signal The High Cap module is sold separately WARNING For your safety and in order not to damage the equipment you MUST follow the steps below CAUTION In the event of a wrong handling an electric arc may occur 4 HIGH CAP connection 4 1 Turn off the car radio in order to shut down all the elements Switch off the engine of your vehicle and remove the key 4 2 Unplug the negative cable of the battery before starting the installation pic 1 4 3 Remove the fuse of the amplifier power cable being careful not to make the cable touch the main body 4 4 Unplug the power cable the ground cable and the remote cable from the amplifier 4 5 Wait 30 seconds and then connect the HIGH CAP s 4 6 Plug the power cable the ground cable and the remote cable to the amplifier through the adapted terminals 4 7 Plug the negative cable of the battery CAUTION A small electric arc may occur 4 8 Insert the fuse into the fuse holder s and screw in tightly 4 9 Turn on the different elements Once all the elements are on carry out a test at low volume 5 Unplug the HIGH CAP 5 1 Turn off the car radio in order to shut down all the elements Switch
8. terminal to the battery at the amplifier s BATT binding post terminal must ABSOLUTELY be fused see current ratings listed in the table on page 30 not more than 40cm from the vehicle s battery The connections on the fuse holder must be fully insulated 3 7 The implementation phase of the fuse holder for a safe installation can now be started The fuse holder should be linked at both end of the positive power cable It should be placed close to the battery 10 to 40cm pic 7 Remove the fuse holder taking care to remove the fuse Fix the fuse holder s base Cut the red power cable between 10 and 40cm maximum from the battery pic 7 Keep the remaining scrap cable that will be used to link the other fuse extremity to the positive terminal of the fuse holder of the vehicle battery Strip 1cm 3 then tin it Screw the cable to the holder base terminal Collect the remaining scrap cable Strip 1cm pic 3 then tin it Screw the cable to the other holder base terminal rofar Exc max e pic 7 A WARNING Do not open the amplifier nor make any modifications to the products There s a risk of accident fire or electric shock FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual 3 8 Tin the end of the power supply cable before you connect it to the battery s po
9. 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz Yes 2x155W 2 x 265W 2 x 430W 1 x 530W 1x 750W 10Hz 25kHz 89dBA lt 0 04 between 5 and 110W gt 70dB 250 13kQ 0 2V 4 8V 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz Yes 0 9dB linear 4x 120 4 x 200W 2x380W 10Hz 52kHz channels 1 2 92dBA 0 05 between 5 and 110W gt 68dB 250 13kQ 0 2V 5 2V 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz Yes 590 W 1000 W 1500 W 10 Hz 2 5 kHz 93dBA lt 0 296 from 3W to 400W 300 47kQ 0 2V 4 6V 50 Hz 500 Hz Variable from 20 to 50 Hz 24 dB oct with bypass Yes 0 9 dB linear FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Bass Boost central frequency 45Hz Variable phase SUB 0 180 linear Remote control Yes Maximum gauge of the power cables 35mm Standby consumption 1 2 Fuse s 2 40A Short circuit Thermal D A overload 76 C rotections Soft dipping High voltage Polarity reversal Low noise progressive controlled cool Yes start at ing system 50 C 59x353x Dimensions H x Lx D 254mm Conditions of Guarantee All Focal loudspeakers are covered by guarantee drawn FPS 1500 FPS 2160 35mm 0 8A 2 30A Short circuit Thermal overload 78 Soft clipping High voltage Polarity reversal Yes start at 50 C 59 353 254 FP
10. off the engine of your vehicle and remove the key 5 2 Unplug the negative cable of the battery before starting the handling pic 1 5 3 Remove the fuse of the amplifier power cable being careful not to make the cable touch the main body FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual 5 4 Unplug the power cable the ground cable and the remote cable from the amplifier 5 5 Wait 30 seconds and then unplug the HIGH CAP s 5 6 Plug the power cable the ground cable and the remote cable to the amplifier through the adapted terminals 5 7 Plug the negative cable of the battery A CAUTION A small electric arc may occur 5 8 Insert the fuse into the fuse holder s and screw in tightly 5 9 Turn on the different elements Once all the elements are on carry out a test at low volume Remote control FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Amplifiers Focal Power Symmetric 1500 LI oooo ss 00 Focal Power Symmetric 2300RX rofar
11. 00 20 100 1000 10000 50 500 50 500 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Bass Boost control BASS BOOST 20 100 1000 10000 Focal Power Symmetric 4160 Direct mode 20 100 1000 10000 MODE MODE a 5 GB an M LEY SH ln m Direct m Direct A uly User manual FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS High pass control between 50 and 500Hz 1000 10000 MODE X OVER 7 X OVER MODE HP LP ao X over 22 X over HIGH PASS 1 100 High pass control between 500 and 5000Hz 1000 10000
12. FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual We thank you for choosing Focal amplifiers for your Car Audio system and for sharing our philosophy the Spirit of Sound This product offers the latest advances in Focal amplifiers In order to obtain the best results we highly recommend you have your new amplifier installed by your local Focal distributor To maximise the use all your amplifier functionalities and to fully enjoy its performance levels we recommend you read the entire instructions in this booklet We recommend you keep this manual for future reference Any problem due to misapplication can lead to a guarantee invalidation The Focal Guarantee only applies if the last page is returned to us within 10 Days of purchase WARNING This symbol denotes important instructions Non respect of these instructions may lead to serious injuries and even fatal injuries CAUTION This symbol denotes important instructions Non respect of these instructions may lead to injury or material damage Content of the packaging 1 amplifier user manual 4 fixing screws Fuses remote control cable FPS 1500 FPS 3000 FPS 2300RX and FPS 4160 remote control 5 1500 FPS 3000 FPS 2300RX and FPS 4160 the spirit of sound Focal JMlab BP 374 108 rue de l Avenir 42353 La Talaudi re cedex France www focal com Tel 33 04 77 43 57 00 Fax 33 04 77 43 57 04 Due to constant technol
13. I i ON OFF SUBSONIC X OVER L_ 20 50 T LOW PASS DIRECT 20 100 1000 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Low pass control between 50 and 500Hz SUBSONIC 1 1 0 OFF LOW PASS 80 300 Ty JJ o A i 50 500 LOW PASS DIRECT 20 100 1000 10000 Bass Boost control SUBSONIC 1 L ON OFF X OVER BASS BOOST 1 6 1 65 TY t li L gi 22 0 948 o gt LOW PASS DIRECT 20 100 1000 10000 Focal Power Symmetric 2160 Direct mode 20 100 1000 10000 MODE m Direct FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual High pass control between 50 and 500Hz 20 100 1000 10000 MODE HIGH PAS
14. IFIERS User manual Bandpass control between 50 and 500Hz 20 100 1000 10000 MODE HIGH PASS L0W PASS 34 100 300 300 X over 50 500 50 500 Bandpass control between 50 and 5000Hz 20 100 1000 10000 HIGH PASS 3 MODE 100 300 HP BP LP X over Ax l l TF am X10 50 500 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Bandpass control between 500 and 5000Hz 20 100 1000 10000 MODE HIGH PASS m LOW PASS 314 100 HP BP LP 300 Tj up gj sup n am X10 am X10 50 500 50 500 Focal Power Symmetric 2300RX Direct mode
15. MPLIFIERS User manual GND the GND ground power connector receives the negative cable providing the connection between the amplifier and the vehicle s chassis 9 REM the REM connector links the amplifier an additional amplifier and the source car radio via a REM or REMOTE car radio output This enables the automatic turn on of the amplifier and the additional amplifier from the source car radio SPEAKERS the SPEAKERS connectors link the amplifier and the speaker crossovers or the speakers in the case of active filtering It is IMPERATIVE to respect the polarities amplifier crossover speaker amplifier crossover or speaker NOTE the SPEAKER output of the amplifiers FPS 1500 and FPS 3000 is ONLY dedicated to the connection of one or several subwoofer s 1 HIGH The HIGH CAP connectors ensure the link between the amplifier and the HIGH modules NOTE Before any handling of the HIGH CAP modules please refer to page 12 2 FUSE The FUSE connector is dedicated to receive the amplifier fuse s In case of replacement make sure that the amperage is correct 3 WARNING LIGHTS The green LED Power means that the device is on and that the running is correct The red LED Protect indicates that the amplification is under protection following any dysfunction such as overheating fault REMOTE CONTROL NOTE DO NOT CONFUSE REMOTE AND REMOTE CONTROL The REMOTE CONTROL output is dedi
16. O NOT CONNECT THE CABLE YET 3 4 Get hold of the negative power cable This cable should be as short as possible and ideally should not be any longer than 1 metre to ensure effective coupling between the amplifier and the car s chassis The cable and its wire gauge should comply with the table on page 7 Find a suitable ground point then sand it to remove any traces of paint or other covering and in so doing optimise the contact point Pierce the metal that you have previously sanded making a hole the same size as the screw you are using making sure that there are no tank cables or any other sensitive vehicle devices nearby Strip 1 cm of cable pic 3 and then tin it Screw the cable firmly down onto the amplifier s GND terminal Tin the other end of it and then crimp or weld it onto the terminal lug provided Insert the terminal lug in the screw and then put the screw and the nut in place and firmly screw drive in pic 4 pic 3 pic 4 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual o 3 5 You can now start the connection phase of the RCA REMOTE and speaker cables Connect the RCA cables to the amplifier pic 5 When connecting RCA be careful to respect the polarities INPUT Left black or white INPUT right red Then connect the cable s to the car radio
17. OCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Required material for installation 2 suitable cross section sheaths 1 sheath for the power supply cable 1 sheath for the speaker cables REMOTE RCA signal and REMOTE CONTROL cables Multimeter voltage amperage Soldering iron tin Crimping tool Stripping pliers Wire cutter Spanner for battery terminal Hand drill and assorted drills Heat sheaths of suitable diameter for the different cables Power cable of suitable length and section Remote turn on cable REM input of amplifier of suitable length and section Ground cable of suitable length and section Assorted connectors Fuse holder and suitable fuse Joint tag for the battery s positive terminal Joint tag for the vehicle s chassis Screw with minimum 6mm screw head and its nut for ground connection to the chassis of the vehicle FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Installation The below section deals with issues regarding the vehicle which are necessary to take into account for the installation of the amplifier You ll save time by planning the system layout and wiring in advance Please ensure during this preparatory time that the whole settings remain accessible once the installation is complete Before starting the installation please follow these rules carefully te 2 3 A 1 5 6 1 8 9 10 11 After reading th
18. S 3j LP 100 300 X over Ax m l D 50 500 High pass control between 500 and 5000Hz 20 100 1000 10000 HIGH PASS 3 MODE 100 300 HP BP LP X over m l D 1 ox e 50 500 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Low pass control between 50 and 500Hz 20 100 1000 10000 L0W PASS 1 MODE HP BP LP 100 300 X over Hx x 50 500 Low pass control between 500 and 5000Hz 20 100 1000 10000 LOW PASS 31 MODE HP LP 100 300 X over n m l D x10 50 500 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPL
19. S 2300RX FPS 4160 95Hz Yes 35mm 1 3A 2 50A Short circuit Thermal overload 81 C Soft clipping High voltage Polarity reversal Yes start at 50 C 59x429x 254mm up by the official Yes channels 3 4 35mm 1 5A 2 40A Short circuit Thermal overload 80 C High voltage Polarity reversal Yes start at 50 C 59x429x 254mm FPS 3000 45Hz 0 180 linear Yes 107 mm2 0000 AWG 2 2A 2 80A Short circuit Overheating 80 c Soft clipping Overvoltage Reversal polarity yes auto turn on at 50 c 59x429x 254mm 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
20. X10 HIGH PASS HIGH PASS 34 5 50 500 am X10 am X10 MODE xover MODE JI FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual RMS power 14 4V 40 THD N lt 1 CEA 2006 RMS power 14 4V 20 THD N lt 196 RMS power 14 4V 10 THD N lt 1 RMS power in bridged mode 14 4V 40 THD N lt 1 RMS power in bridged mode 14 4V 20 THD N lt 1 Frequency response 1dB in direct mode Signal noise ratio CEA power Distortion into 4 Ohms 1kHz with 22kHz low pass Distortion into 4 Ohms 100Hz with 22kHz low pass Crosstalk 1kHz 10V 4 Ohms Damping factor into 4 Q at 100Hz nput impedance nput sensitivity High pass crossover LOW pass crossover Bandpass crossover Subsonic crossover Direct mode Bass boost level FPS 1500 FPS 2160 FPS 2300RX FPS 4160 FPS 3000 1 x 325W 1 x 550W 1 x 800W 2 5kHz 87dBA lt 0 15 between 5 and 270W 220 35kQ 0 2V 5 2V 50Hz 500Hz Variable from 20 to 50Hz 24dB oct released Yes 0 9 linear 2 105W 2x180W 1 x 360W 10Hz 52kHz 92dBA 0 05 between 10 and 95W gt 64dB 250 13kQ 0 2V 5 2V 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz 50Hz 500Hz 500Hz 5kHz
21. ages or technical faults with the product Do not assemble in very humid or dusty places Avoid assembling the product in places with high levels of humidity or an excessive presence of dust Humidity or dust getting inside the product may cause a technical ault Installation of the amplifier The installation of this product requires technical knowledge and experience In case you are uncertain of your ability to correctly install the amplifier we strongly recommend you contact your Focal retailer who will install it for you so that you will be able to take full advantage of all the different possibilities of the amplifier Wiring of the amplifier Only use the wires recommended in this manual The loudspeaker wire must ONLY be used for connecting the amplifier to the loudspeakers The section of power cables must correspond to the one detailed in the table page 7 and correspond to the power of the amplifier and the length of the cable Use double or triple shielded RCA cables to avoid any interference of the low level signal Duration of operation of the amplifier Avoid using the amplifier for more than 10 minutes before starting the vehicle This may cause the battery to go flat Progressive controlled cooling system The cooling system only works when the amplifier temperature exceeds 50 The rotation speed of the cooling system depends on the amplifier temperature You mustn t cover the amplifier as it could create overheating F
22. at the desired location Mark the location of attachment holes using appropriate means i e an indelible marker a screwdriver etc Make sure that there is nothing below the surface which could be damaged during drilling i e tanks bundles of cables etc Remove the amplifier making sure that you are using a 3mm diameter drill bit and then drill Put the amplifier back into the initial position you chose for it Attach the amplifier using the four self tapping screws supplied For additional help see the General Installation Guidelines section WARNING Think carefully before drilling anything Be extremely careful not to cut or drill the petrol fuel tank the fuel brake hydraulic or vacuum pipes as well as the electrical wiring w Pic 2 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual 3 Wiring WARNING If there is a doubt about your ability to install the amplifier and to cable the system properly get a Focal distributor to do it for you CAUTION Avoid routing power supply cables close to low level input cables RCA to your car s radio aerial or to sensitive units High current power supply cables can cause static interference that affects audiosignals CAUTION Avoid routing power supply cables close to low level input cables RCA to your car s radio aerial or to sensitive units High current power supply cables can cause static interference that affects audio signals CAUTION Before
23. cated to the connection of the supplied remote control This attachment permits the remote adjustment of the amplifier gain 0 9dB BASS BOOST the BASS BOOST rotary potentiometer permits to raise the sound level of O to 9dB at 45Hz for FPS 1500 FPS 3000 and at 95Hz for FPS 2300RX SUBSONIC SWITCH Permits to activate or bypass the adjustable SUBSONIC crossover thanks to the subsonic potentiometer 7 SUBSONIC the SUBSONIC rotary potentiometer is the equivalent of a HIGH PASS crossover ONLY dedicated to the amplifier subwoofer output SPEAKER output for the FPS 1500 and FPS 3000 amplifiers The chosen value defines the frequency from which the signal will be attenuated or cut The crossover activation avoids distortion So it s possible to choose a frequency between 20 and 50Hz with a fixed filtering slope at 24dB octave PHASE the PHASE rotary potentiometer permits to adjust the channel phase setting according to the installation FADER The FADER switch only available with FPS 4160 enables the channels 3 and 4 to copy out the signals of the channels 1 and 2 So if you only have a RCA output one right and one left you can still amplify the four channels by activating the FADER mode If you want to use the FPS 4160 in a double bridged mode you must connect the 4 RCA the channels 1 and 2 for the left and the channels 3 and 4 for the right GAIN POTENTIOMETER Permits to adjust the amplifier gain from 9dB to 9dB compared wit
24. e whole manual be sure that you have understood all the instructions before installing the amplifier Disconnect the battery s negative wire before starting the installation pic 1 To facilitate the assembly we strongly recommend you unwind all the wires before installing the amplifier Put aside all the RCA cables speakers REM and REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL only with FPS 1500 FPS 3000 FPS 2300RX and FPS 4160 far from the power cables in order to avoid any interference of the signal Use quality connectors to ensure a reliable installation and to minimise any losses of signal or power Think carefully before drilling anything Be extremely careful not to cut or drill the petrol fuel tank the fuel brake hydraulic or vacuum pipes as well as the electrical wiring Never route a wire under the vehicle It is absolutely imperative to install them inside the vehicle for better protection While routing the wires verify that they do not impair the driving of the vehicle Cables obstructing or routing through areas such as the steering wheel pedals brake accelerator and clutch etc may be extremely dangerous Avoid routing wires above or through sharp rims Any wire routed through metal must be protected with a grommet Route the wires well away from mobile parts seat rails and from sharp or pointed cutting edges This will avoid catching or damaging the wires Always protect the battery and electrical circuit from p
25. h the general GAIN of the amplifier This potentiometer works on the 2 channels of the FPS 2300RX on the FPS 1500 FPS 3000 main level and on the channels 3 and 4 of the FPS 4160 MUTE The MUTE switch permits to soften the amplifier channels Only the channels 3 and 4 on the FPS 4160 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual WARNING For any handling of the crossover and the different available settings we strongly recommend that you turn off the amplifier in order to prevent any risks of damage or noise in the speakers 6 2 Controls In order to optimize the cross check of the frequencies reproduced the subwoofer and the coaxial or 2 way kit we advise you to set the frequency of the HI PASS or LO PASS crossover thanks to a RTA real time analyzer Another possibility consists in refering to the packaging of your kit or the user manual If it s a Focal kit the supplied measures concerning the frequency response consider the installation of the kit in a vehicle Focal Power Symmetric 1500 3000 Direct mode X OVER X OVER j ILZ 1 LOW PASS DIRECT 20 100 1000 Subsonic crossover control between 20 and 50Hz SUBSONIC
26. n average listening level then adjust the amplifier gain to get a perfect coherence between the sound levels of the kits and the subwoofer s MODE The MODE switch permits to activate the HPF and LPF crossovers by the choice of the switch in X OVER position or deactivate the crossover in the Direct position X OVER crossover mode the X OVER switch permits to activate either a high pass crossover HP a low pass crossover LP or a bandpass crossover BP In the case of the FPS 1500 FPS 3000 the X OVER switch only permits to choose between a LOW PASS crossover and a DIRECT mode without crossover 5 LOW PASS and HIGH PASS the rotary potentiometers permit to adjust the value of the high pass or low pass filter The chosen value defines the frequency up to which or from which the signal will be cut NOTE For the FPS 2160 FPS 2300 RX and FPS 4160 amplifiers the adjacent switch indicates how many times you have to multiply the LOW PASS or HIGH PASS potentiometer value Thus in X1 mode the potentiometer permits to choose a cut off frequency between 50Hz and 500Hz or between 500Hz and 5000Hz in X10 mode amp X SELECT the X SELECT switch indicates how many times you have to multiply the LOW PASS or HIGH PASS potentiometer value 7 12 the power supply switch BATT is dedicated to receive the power supply cable ensuring the link between the amplifier and the battery positive terminal FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC A
27. ogical advances Focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice Images may not conform exactly to specific product FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual N WARNING Do not turn on any function which may distract you while driving the vehicle Functions requiring sustained attention must only be used when the vehicle is at a complete standstill Make sure to always stop your vehicle in a safe place before operating these functions There is a risk of causing an accident Keep the volume at a low level to be able to hear exterior noises while driving the vehicle There is a risk of causing an accident Do not open the amplifier or undertake any modification of the product There is a risk of accident fire or electric shock Only use this amplifier with 12V mobile applications Any other use other than the use for which this product has been designed lead to fire electric shock or injury Use fuses of the correct amperage There is a risk of fire or electrocution Do not obstruct radiators and or vents Internal overheating may occur and cause a fire Ensure all connections are properly made Check the section of cable and the type of cable if it does not correspond with the use There is a risk of fire injury and or damage to the product Do not use nuts or fasteners part of the steering or braking systems for ground connection The fasteners and nuts used for the brake and steering sy
28. otential damages with the help of fuses Install a fuse holder and suitable fuses on the 12V positive power cable at less than 40cm from the battery terminal Ideally this abovementioned distance should be the shortest as possible pic 4 Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any trace of paint on the metal surface in order to ensure correct grounding The grounding connections should also be as short as possible and ALWAYS connected to the metal welded to the body or the chassis of the vehicle pic 4 The generally chosen ground point is the one that ensures the link between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis of the vehicle NEVER install this product in the engine compartment of the vehicle This will cancel the guarantee FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual Set up and wiring Where to install the amplifier The amplifier power is such that substantial heat is generated when it is operation This is why the amplifier has to be placed in a well ventilated area of the car 2 Fixing the amplifier pic 2 The surface onto which you want to attach the amplifier boot of the car etc may not be smooth enough due to bumps ribs etc to make it easy or even possible to fasten the amplifier If this is the case we recommend that you mount the amplifier and its attachment system on a wooden base i e MDF plywood which itself is attached to the surface in question Position the amplifier
29. sitive terminal Weld the end of the cable to the terminal lug that is going to be used for the battery s positive terminal Connect the terminal lug to the battery s positive terminal 3 9 Insert the fuse into the fuse holder s and screw in tightly 3 10 Connect the loudspeaker cables to the right and left channel crossover networks making sure that the polarities are the same note cable with a red border if you are using a Focal kit as those used for standard wiring set ups Focal amplifiers can work in bridged mode see product specifications page 29 to know the power delivered in bridged mode for amplifying subwoofers To do so simply connect the positive speaker cable to the BRIDGE terminal and connect the negative speaker cable to the related BRIDGE terminal A CAUTION When connecting several subwoofers to the same output check for the amplifier impedance compatibility page 29 3 11 The connection phase is now complete But you must check if the power supply is correct as well as the correct operation of the full system car radio amplifier loudspeakers Set all gains source amplifier to their minimum Turn on the different elements Once all the elements are on carry out a test at low volume adjusting the various gains pic 8 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual
30. stems or any other security system as well as various tanks must never be used for grounding Use of these parts as ground may deactivate the vehicle s control system and cause a fire or other technical problem Keep all small objects which could be swallowed such as the fasteners and screws out of the reach of children Swallowing such objects may cause serious injuries In the event of swallowing any of these objects immediately seek medical advice Before starting the installation disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to avoid any risk of injury fire or damage to the equipment Pic 1 FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual A CAUTION Listening for prolonged periods at a high sound level over 110dB can lead to permanent deterioration of your hearing Listening at a level over 130dB even for short periods of time can cause incurable damage and injury to your hearing Stop operation in the event of a problem Failure to heed this precaution may result in injuries or damage o the product If a problem persists return the product to your Focal distributor for repair Use the specified accessories and be sure to install them correctly Only use the accessories specified in he user s manual and those which are supplied with the package The use of other components could cause internal damage to the product and their installation may not be correct The parts being used risk becoming oose and causing dam
31. you begin the connection phase of set up remove the vehicle battery s negative terminal pic 1 3 1 What power supply wire gauge should use Amplifier Length of cable in metres 0 1m 1 1 8 1 8 2 5 2 5 3 3 3 3 4 1 4 1 5 6 5 6 7 1 m 16 mm 16 2 25 mm 25 mm 35 mm 35 mm 53 mm FPS 2160 60A 5 AWG 5 AWG 3 AWG 3 AWG 2 2 0 AWG 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 35 mm 53 mm 53 mm 53 mm FPS 2300 RX 100A 3 AWG 3 AWG 3 AWG 2 AWG 0 AWG 0 AWG 0 AWG 16 mm 16 mm 25 mm 25 mm 35 mm 35 mm 53 mm FPS 4160 80A 5 AWG 5 AWG 3 AWG 3 AWG 2 AWG 2 0 AWG 16 mm 16 mm 25 mm 25 mm 35 mm 35 mm 53 mm FPS 1500 80A 5 AWG 5 AWG 3 AWG 3 AWG 2 2 0 AWG 35 mm 35 mm 35 mm 35 mm 53 mm 53 mm 53 mm FPS 3000 160A 2 AWG 2 AWG 2 AWG 2 AWG 0 AWG 0 AWG 0 AWG AWG American Wire Gauge FOCAL POWER SYMMETRIC AMPLIFIERS User manual o 3 2 Route the low level audio cables RCA cable the loudspeaker cables the REMOTE cable as well as the REMOTE CONTROL cable REMOTE CONTROL only with the FPS 1500 FPS 3000 FPS 2300RX and FPS 4160 references ensuring to isolate them from powerful automobile accessories particularly electric motors windshield wiper Keep the whole length of the cables which will be adjusted later on 3 3 Route the positive power cables Make sure when doing so to route them opposite the cables that you have previously drawn this is to avoid any interference D
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