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1. 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 ot 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 compliment your Polyglass speakers Consult your local dealer or check out these exciting products on the Focal Internet site www tocal fr com POLYGLASS VB User Manual O 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 atyour disposal to share with you our passion the Spirit of Sound www focal fr com x For the validation of the Focal guarantee send back this sheet within 10 days to the following address Focal JMlab BP 374 108 rue de l Avenir 42353 La Talau
2. our partners on commercial purpose tick this box _ If you do not wish to receive commercial propositions from our partners by e mail please tick this box You may receive commercial offers from our company for products similar to those you have bought If you do not wish to tick that box The information given on this page will remain confidential ob the Spirit of Sound Focal is a registered trademark of Focal JMlab www focal fr com Focal JMlab BP 374 108 rue de l Avenir 42353 La Talaudi re cedex France A Ai Tel 33 04 77 43 57 00 Fax 33 04 77 43 57 04 SCEB 080416 1 3544050003040
3. 65 VB Type 2 way kit 2 way kit Diameter 5 130mm 6 1 2 165mm Maximum power 120W 140W Nominal power 60W 70W Sensitivity 2 8V 1m 91dB 93dB Frequency response 70Hz 28kHz 60Hz 28kHz Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms Fitting diameter 4 1 2 115mm 5 9 16 141mm Mounting depth 2 3 8 60 75mm 2 11 16 68mm 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 What is the 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 to know the rated power of the amplitier is suitable for the speakers used 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 the maximum power
4. LYGLASS VB User Manual o 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 e For direct replacement of original speakers please check there is enough space for your new Focal speakers and grilles e Ensure the speaker is clean from debris and metallic particles that maybe attached especially after drilling e Use the foam gasket supplied inside the grille for airtight placement of the speaker into the panel Do not touch the tweeter cone Choice of installation and positioning the tweeter To achieve best results for your installation please follow these simple guidelines e Use a variety of speakers to achieve a large bandwidth the most central possible e Speakers positioned in the most forward location possible for correct staging e 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 e 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 VB User Manual 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 sec
5. POLYGLASS VB User Manual Francais 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 e Polyglass cones woofer e TNB aluminum magnesium inverted dome tweeter e Separate crossover fully optimised with ad justable level control High quality components used throughout e Strong rigid chassis made from ABS filled 20 glass fiber e Membrane suspension in Butyl for long live Included 2 x woofer midrange e 2 x TNB tweeters e 2 x gaskets 2 way e 2 x crossovers e fixing screws e 2 x grilles THE FOCAL GUARANTEE ONLY APPLIES IF PAGE 15 IS RETURNED TO US WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE CE Focal is a trademark of Focal JMlab BP 374 108 rue de l Avenir 42353 La Talaudi re 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 PO
6. di re cedex FRANCE About yourself Your name Your age Your job Your full address Your e mail address Your hobbies At home do you own Hi Fi loudspeakers C Yes C No If yes specify the brand Do you read the press Yes C No It yes which magazine s Your audio video equipment brands and models before the acquisition of Focal products CD player tuner Multimedia player Navigation system Amplifier Speakers Enclosure subwoofer Other elements Your choice for the purchase of this Focal model was made according to LC Dealer s advice C Friend s or family s advice C Visiting an exhibition a show C Quality price ratio C Sound quality listening room C Already own Focal products C Reliability manutacturing quality C Catalogues C Design Finish L French product C Article in the press if yes specify the title of the L Other magazine Your Focal product Model Serial number Dealer s name City Date of your purchase Price of your purchase Did you leave the product installation to your dealer s care C Yes O No If not why This information is necessary to our company to deal with your request It is registered in our customer file and can give you the right to have access to and correct the information that concerns you through our customer service 33 477 435 700 If you do not wish to have your data used by
7. re fit the tweeter and grille in place POLYGLASS VB User 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 Level adjustment of tweeter and midrange The toggle switch found inside the crossover allows the user to adjust the tweeter level 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 Level position O or 3dB if the tweeter is located very close to woofer midrange Level position 3 or OdB if the tweeter is located high in the vehicle in the dash or high in the doors with the woofer positioned comparatively low Level position O or 3d8B if the tweeter is located in kick panel Tweeter level adjustment 3dB dB and 3dB POLYGLASS VB User Manual o Specifications 130 VB 1
8. tion thickness is available minimum thickness Imm 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 If the woofer is located at the bottom on the door connect the woofer directly on the amplifier in order to have more dynamic midrange Woofer o Tweeter 344 Fitting the tweeter There are two mounting possibilities available surface or flush mount The tweeter arrives supplied in its flush mounting pod Very carefully remove the grille by gently prizing it off using a paper clip will help Surface mounting choose the angle that best suits your installation 10 or 30 and mount the pod firmly using the screws supplied Feed the wire through the hole in the pod and refit the tweeter and grille in place lle lt O Flush mounting cut a neat 40mm diameter Unlocking tol A 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 flush mount pod from the front and tighten the two parts together Feed the wire through the hole in the pod and

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