ACCESS COAXIAL - Speakers FOCAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ACCESS COAXIAL FOCAL

Thank you for choosing Focal. We are happy you share our passion for the "Spirit of Sound". Designed using the latest technology, these speakers continue Focal's perfectionist believes, developing products with high power handling, and unrivalled sound quality. To obtain the best results from this product, we recommend that you follow carefully all the information contained in this user's manual. If not correctly followed, any fault observed may not be covered by the guarantee.

Warning

Continuous listening at high sound level (above 110dB) can durably damage your hearing. Listening above 130dB can damage your hearing permanently.

The Focal guarantee only applies if the enclosed guarantee card is returned to us within 10 days of purchase.

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.

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Installation

Fig. A: mounting Access speakers in factory locations without grille (570 CA1).
Fig. B: mounting Access speakers using the supplied grilles.

Choice of installation and positioning of speakers

To achieve the best results for your installation, please follow these simple guidelines:

• Speakers must be positioned in the far front of the car for a correct sound stage.
• You can also install Access coaxial speakers at the rear of the vehicle (rear parcel shelf or left and right quarters). In that case, the left and right speakers should always be positioned far apart from each other, and in the front of the parcel shelf (close to the rear seats). If installed in the rear parcel shelf, the speakers must be fixed rigidly in place. If holes are to be cut into the parcel shelf, ensure it is still strong enough to accept the speakers. The panel must remain strong, rigid and free from any vibrations. If the parcel shelf is flexible, a possible acoustic short-circuit may occur and drastically decrease the speaker performance.

Orientation of the tweeter

The tweeter includes a rotary and adjustable tilt mechanism, that gives the user a huge advantage in deciding the position the tweeter points, ultimately changing the strength of the high frequencies produced.

Carefully turn the tweeter into position and make sure that it is directly in line with the listener's ears. (See drawing)

Different attempts will have to be made in order to:

• obtain the perfect setting that suits you
• optimize the sound stage.

Specifications

Type	100 CA1	130 CA1	165 CA1	690 CA1	570 CA1	210 CA1
	2-way coaxial	2-way coaxial	2-way coaxial	2-way coaxial	2-way coaxial	2-way coaxial
Diameter	100mm	130mm	165mm	164 x 235mm	130 x 180mm	200mm
	(4")	(5")	(6-1/2")	(6x9")	(5x7")	(8")
Maximum power	80W	100W	120W	150W	120W	160W
Nominal power	40W	50W	60W	75W	60W	80W
Sensitivity (2.8V/1m)	89dB	91dB	92dB	91dB	91dB	93dB
Frequency response	90Hz-20kHz	65Hz-20kHz	60Hz-20kHz	50Hz-20kHz	65Hz-20kHz	50Hz-20kHz
Impedance	4ohms	4ohms	4ohms	4ohms	4ohms	4ohms

Running-in period

Access drive units use the very latest components. To ensure such complex mechanical elements work in harmony with each other, they must be allowed to function correctly in this environment. Changes in temperature and humidity are regarded as very hostile. In order to get the best of your Access speakers, a running-in period must be respected to ensure they are ready for this. We recommend that, once the system is ready for listening, the drive units should be run-in with medium volume setting, with music that has the full bandwidth of frequencies (sub-bass through treble). This running-in period should last for a few weeks, to gain the full potential. After which the excellent performance of your Access products can be fully appreciated.

Which power for your amplifier?

Access speakers are already highly efficient, with improved sensitivity. Therefore, their use with a high power head unit will produce comfortable listening pleasure.

However, if used with a more high-end system, with Focal amplification, the audio quality will be greatly improved. It is very important to ensure that the rated power of the amplifier suits the speakers used. Otherwise, your speakers may distort or possible damage may 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 of the amplifier is not greater than the nominal power of the speakers.

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Guarantee

In the unlikely event of any problem, please contact your Focal retailer. Outside of France, all Focal speakers are covered by the 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 the legal minimum period 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. Several 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

For the validation of the Focal guarantee, please send back this sheet within 10 days to the following address :

Your name: Your age: Your job:

Your full address:

Your e-mail address:

Your hobbies:

At home, do you own Hi-Fi loudspeakers? -Yes No If yes, specify the brand:

Do you read the press? -Yes No If 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:

□-Dealer's advice □-Friend's or family's advice
- - Visiting an exhibition/a show - - Quality-price ratio
- Sound quality/listening room - - Already own Focal products
- Reliability/manufacturing quality - Catalogues
- Design/Finish - French product
□-Article in the press (if yes,specify the title of the □-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?

If not, why?

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