Focal 1000 Series User's Manual
Contents
1. CORO amp amp j dl Sy mae B E f o CT 7 J 3 a i a ORO 1 SL NES E EH OOO Ji JO Q LOO 1M HOME THEATER Choice of speakers Yours loudspeakers have been engineered to work with stereo systems as well as with home theater systems If you already own a pair of stereo Electra Be loudspeakers and wish to purchase a complete home theater system it is of the utmost importance that you use the central and effect loudspeakers of the same product line It is the sole possible condition to bring to your system a perfect tonal homogeneity and a realistic and coherent reproduction of tri dimensional effects within the listening room Central channel placement Central channel speakers should be placed close to the TV screen to obtain a proper placement and a realistic reproduction of the dialog They could be placed below or above he TV screen if your TV unit permits fig E G f a standart projection screen is used he central channel speaker must be placed under the screen f an acoustically transparent pro jection screen is used the central channel speaker2. English 04 po Bass level 6dB abs 1 o MN Fo Zone de one A A UT us Zone OdB Zone 3 he Zone 3 is bd pL EO j a Q x INSTALLATION Positioning The loudspeakers have been en gineered 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 A 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 their usual listening area fig B Avoid placing the loudspeakers too close to the room s corners or walls This will induce some unwanted room resonance and artificially increase bass response On the contrary if the bass level proves to be insufficient it is possible to move the speakers closer to the walls to adjust the bass level fig C Opt
3. can be placed behind and at the bottom of the screen fig H Effect channel speakers s place 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 performances the fol lowing elements should be noted 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 I J Place the effect speakers at a suitable height slightly above the listener s ears fig K A V amplifiers include compen sation systems which allows to set the delay applied on each channel In certain conditions the distance between each speaker and the listening area may vary The latest high level film soundtracks are now mixed in 6 1 This system requires the use of one or two central surround channel speakers depending on the amplifier which should be placed behind the listening area If two effect speakers are used simultaneously make sure that they are not too far from each other less than one met
4. the loudspeakers and the listening area These factors can be modified in order to correct or enhance a desired effect Should the soundstage be im precise or not centred try to move the loudspeakers closer to each other Harsh or aggressive sound means that your listening room is probably too reflective Try to use any absorbing materials such as tapestries sofa wall coverings curtains combined with reflective materials to absorb or diffuse resonances Should the sound be flat or muffled there are too many absorbing materials in the listening room The sound appears to be closed in with a narrow stereophonic image Try to find a better compromise between absorbing and reflective materials within your listening room Generally the wall to the rear of the speakers should be made up of reflective materials so that the sound image exhibits satisfying volume and width On the contrary the wall on the rear of the listener should be absorbing in order to avoid reflections damaging the perception of the stereo soundstage These reflections may limit the impression of depth of the sound image Furniture such as bookshelves should be ideally placed along the side walls in order to diffuse sound waves and to prevent some frequencies from being amplified especially in vocal range it removes flutter echo m English
5. ELECTRA BERYLLIUM 1000 Series User manual Fran ais page 10 the spirit of sound English eg USER PRECAUTIONS peryllium Thank you for choosing the Electra Be 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 in terms 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 Special precautions regarding the Beryllium dome tweeter In its solid form Beryllium is harmless However due to its nature certain special precautions should be observed to avoid exposure to unnecessary risk Under no circumstances should the Beryllium dome be subjected to any orm of abrasive action To ensure no accidental damage to the tweeter dome it is advised to carefully replace he magnetic protection grille n the unlikely case of damage to he dome of any form the supplied piece of adhesive tape should be immediately used to seal the whole ront surface of the tweeter The protective cover should then be replaced and also taped securely in place You should then inform the dealer from whom you purchased the product so that the tweeter can be removed by a professional and returned to th
6. e product distributor for replacement e f the dome is broken in any way giving rise to loose particles of Berylium these should be carefully collected with the use of an adhesive tape and sealed in a zip top bag to be returned with the tweeter For further information please contact Focal JMlab directly beryllium focal fr com Magnetic disturbance The Electra Be line speakers generate a magnetic leakage that may interfere with other sensitive household appliances It is strongly advised not to place the speakers closer than 50cm to your TV screen Frame geometry as well as colours can be severely distorted by a magnetic field if the oudspeaker is placed too close to the cathode ray tube Generally every sensitive element audio tapes video tapes magnetic data storages projector and CRTS overhead projector should not be placed too close to non shielded oudspeakers User precautions All the products in the Electra Be range are lacquered in order to offer a resistant cabinet surface and to make the upkeep easy We recommend the use of a dry cloth to dust your pair of loudspeakers If the loudspeaker is stained then use 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 ELECTRA Be USER MANUAL The Focal JMlab guarantee only applies if the enclosed guarantee ca
7. er 40 inches in order to obtain the best results English English FINE TUNE Accessories Floorstanding loud speaker systems include four decoupling spikes and four butyl cone and could be screwed if necessary into the four metal inserts situated on the base of the loudspeaker These spikes ensure a better stability for floorstanding speakers particularly if the floor is not perfectly flat and smooth This stability improves clarity in bass and midrange by decoupling the system from the floor and thus reducing floor born resonances This required stability allows the energy delivered by the woofer s membrane to be integrally converted into sound The enclosed spikes are adjustable in height After having adjusted the height of the spikes don t forget to lock them with the locknut When the use of the spikes proves to be necessary we advise you to place a piece of metal such as a coin between the floor and the spike in order to avoid scratching a tiled floor Bookshelf speakers can be placed on an optional stand specially developed for them c About amplifiers Contrary to what one might think it is not a too powerful amplifier that might damage a loudspeaker but rather a lack of power 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 loudspeakers is good enough to
8. 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 Cable Don t underestimate the importance of the cable make sure you chose the appropriate section and length Let your retailer advise you Conditions of 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 SPECIFICATIONS Electra 1027 Be Electra 1007 Be Electra CC 1000 Be Type 3 way bass reflex floor standing loudspeaker 2 way bass reflex bookshelf loudspeaker 3 way bass reflex shielded center channel Drivers 1 pure Beryllium IAL inverted dome tweeter 6 1 2 W cone midrange 1 pure Beryllium IAL inverted dome tweeter 6 1 2 W cone mid bass 1 pure Beryllium IAL inverted dome tweeter 3 W cone midrange 1 1 4 voice coil 1 1 4 voice coil 1 voice coil Two 6 1 2 W cone woofer Two 6 1 2 W woofers 1 1 2 voice coil 1 voice coil Cut off frequency 6dB 30Hz 41Hz 50Hz Frequency response 3dB 38Hz to 40kHz 46Hz to 40kHz 55HZ to 40kHz Sensi
9. imization To please the perfectionists we shall give an optimum positioning formula if A is the distance from the boomer centre to the closest wall floor or wall B the intermediate distance and C the longest distance A B C the relation B AC determines the ideal position of the speakers fig D Example 1 The boomer centre is 60cm 24 from he floor B 60cm mini speaker on a foot standing 50cm 20 from he back wall A 50cm the side wall will be ideally 72cm 28 C B2 A 72cm Example 2 he boomer centre is 30cm 12 from he floor column speaker A 30cm 1m 39 from the back wall C 1m he clearance with respect to the side walls will be B VAC 54 7cm 22 Important Stylish driver protective caps conjoined to the loudspeaker Do not remove for optimized performances Connections The Electra Be input sockets ensure reliable multipurpose connections for stripped cables as well as for plugs t 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 erminal and the negative terminal to the negative terminal fig E Stereo image soundstaging and bass perception would be seriously compromised if these conditions were not respected User instructions The sound rendition of the loudspeaker depends strongly upon the listening room s acoustics the place of
10. rd is returned to us within 10 days of purchase Focal JMlab BP 374 108 rue de l Avenir Running in period The drivers used in the loudspeaker are complex mechanical devices and require an run in period before they deliver their best performance They must get adapted to the tem perature 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 musi cal programmes but with a large amount of bass Once the components of the loud speakers are completely stabilized it is possible to enjoy the real performance of your loudspeakers Specifications Pure Beryllium inverted dome IAL Infinite Acoustic Loading W cone midrange and woofer Advanced Gamma structure OPC Optimum Phase Crossover Low distorsion and noise laminar port Highly efficient acoustic damping High reliable input sockets Decoupling spikes supplied CE 42353 La Talaudi re cedex France www focal fr com Tel 33 04 77 43 57 00 Fax 33 04 77 43 57 04 Due to constant technological advances Focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice Images may not conform exactly to specific product English
11. tivity 2 83V 1m 91dB 89dB 91dB Nominal impedance 8Q 8Q 8Q Minimum impedance 3 5Q at 120Hz 3 9Q at 200Hz 4 1Q at 136Hz Maw Power handling 200 Watts 90 Watts 150 Watts Crossover frequency 350Hz 2000Hz 2000Hz 500Hz 2000Hz Dimensions HxWxD 43 11 16x10 3 8x13 3 4 15 3 16x10 3 8x10 3 4 9 1 4x24x13 3 4 1110x264x350mm 385x264x350mm 235x609x350 mm Net weight 72 6lbs 33kg 33lbs 15kg 41 8lbs 19kg n English
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search