CHORUS V - Speakers FOCAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CHORUS V FOCAL

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1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.	11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.	13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle. 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. 18. Do not expose to dripping or splashing.

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing of the Chorus V self-powered subwoofer. We are pleased to share with you our philosophy: "the spirit of sound". This high performance subwoofer features the latest technical development from Focal in terms of speaker conception and amplification, whether it is for hi-fidelity or home theatre systems. In order to make the most of this subwoofer, we recommend that this user manual be kept for future consultation.

Breaking-in period

The driver used in the Chorus subwoofer is made up of complex mechanical elements and requires an adaptation period before it delivers the best of its performances. They must get adapted to the temperature and humidity conditions of their environment. This breaking-in period depends upon the encountered conditions and can last several weeks. In order to shorten this period, we advise you to let your subwoofer operate for about twenty hours at medium level, playing standard music programs, but with a large amount of bass. Once the components of the loudspeaker are completely stabilized, it is possible to enjoy the real performances of your self powered subwoofer.

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

Specifications

27cm (11") Polyglass® subwoofer.

SW 800 V:

350Wrms (500W max) BASH® amplifier.

SW700V:

300Wrms (400W max) BASH® amplifier.

Braced precision MDF cabinet, non parallel inner wall structure.

Powerflow system (SW 800 V).

Features :

• Active high-pass crossover
• Phase inverter
• LFE direct input
• Stereo input
• High level input/output
• Autopower
• Boost mode (SW 800 V)
• Subsonic mode (SW 800 V)
• Night mode (SW 800 V)

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Connections

"High level" inputs

When using a standard two-channels stereo amplifier, the subwoofer must be connected through the "high level inputs". The two stereophonic loudspeakers will then have to be connected directly to the amplifier (fig. A) or the high level outputs of the subwoofer (fig. B). It is imperative to respect the connectors' polarity of both the loudspeaker and amplifier. The positive terminal "+" (red) must be connected to the corresponding amplifier's terminal (red) and the negative terminal "-" (black) to the negative terminal of the amplifier.

Low level inputs on RCA

When using a two-channels amplifier with pre-out line outputs, the subwoofer must be connected through RCA stereo inputs "line inputs Right/Left" (fig. C).

LFE input

When using an audio/video, multi-channel amplifier, the single LFE input should be connected to the mono "Subwoofer" output of the audio/video amplifier (fig. D).

Positioning

Contrary to conventional, hi-fi loudspeakers, which have to be placed at a reasonable distance from the walls and the listening area corners, we recommend placement of the Profile subwoofer in a corner of the listening area (fig. E, F). If the subwoofer is placed against only one wall or too far from the walls, the very large wavelength of the bass delivered by the subwoofer will excite the resonance of the listening room in an unpredictable way. Frequency response linearity will then be compromised and sound rendition will be affected (lack of depth, "boomy sound", poor bass, difficult or impossible coupling with the other loudspeakers). If you put the sub in a corner, the resonant frequencies of the room will be more linear and predictable. In such a configuration, you will not only benefit from an optimum perception of the bass frequency range but the bass level will also increase by 6dB (fig. D). If a particular disposition of the room does not allow placement of the subwoofer in a corner, we recommend that you try different configurations until you find the best possible sound. Generally, the subwoofer should be placed along the front wall of a listening room. As bass frequency waves are omni-directional, the sound dispersion will not be affected if a piece of furniture or an object is placed between the subwoofer and the listening area. It is then possible to hide the subwoofer behind a piece of furniture as long as the bass frequency dispersion is not affected.

Magnetic disturbance

The subwoofer generates a magnetic field that may interfere with other sensitive household appliances. It is strongly advised to not place the subwoofer closer than 50cm (20^ ) to your TV screen (fig. H). Frame geometry as well as colours can be severely distorted by a magnetic field if the loudspeaker is placed to close to the cathode ray tube. Generally, all sensitive media (audio tapes, video tapes, magnetic data storage, projector and CRTS overhead projector) should not be placed close to any non-shielded loudspeaker.

Accessories for SW 800 V

The Chorus SW 800 V include four decoupling spikes (cones). These spikes ensure a better stability, particularly if the floor is not perfectly flat and smooth. The spikes are adjustable in height with the supplied key (fig. K).

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Settings

Auto on/standby system

The subwoofer features an automatic audio signal detector. When the "power" control is set on auto-mode, the subwoofer will automatically switch on as soon as an audio signal is detected. When set to "power on", the signal detector is disable and the subwoofer is continuously on.

Conversely, if no signal is detected during a period of about 3 minutes, the detector automatically set the subwoofer to standby mode.

If you expect not to use the subwoofer for a long period, it is recommended to set the power selector to "off".

In case of stormy weather, unplug the power cable.

Quick set-up

1 - Connect the subwoofer to the power grid (electrical outlet).
2 - Set the power selector to "on".
3 - Connect the subwoofer to the amplifier according to one of the three methods mentioned above.
4 - Set the "crossover" potentiometer to intermediate position (around 100Hz).
5 - Set the "volume" potentiometer to intermediate position.

Please note that the crossover is not available when the subwoofer is connected through the "Line Inputs LFE".

Fine tune

1 - Adjust the bass level according to the other used loudspeakers. In order to find the appropriate settings, we advise you to use as many different music styles as possible. Bass must be present but not too heavy.
2 - Choose the phase selector mode (0^ or 180^) . The proper setting must make you feel that the bass level is higher and well balanced.
3 - Adjust the crossing frequency around 100Hz . The more you lower this frequency, the more the sound appears to be deep and sonorous. The higher the frequency is, the more you will feel a dynamic bass impact. The right settings are obtained when all these previously stated conditions are fulfilled.
4 - Re-adjust, if necessary, the volume control.
5 - The settings must be adjusted each time that the subwoofer is moved from its initial place.

Night"mode

Weak signals are increased so that the bass is more present and satisfactory, even at low listening levels, while powerful signals are decreased in amplitude. This function allows for an excellent listening comfort in bass response, even at very low listening levels, and to avoid disturbing the neighbors or others nearby.

Boost Mode

Increase of the bass level by +3dB at 40Hz . To be used as preference or need on multi-channel playback for very dynamic bass.

Subsonic Mode

This filter can be very practical when the subwoofer is placed in a small room and-or at an angle in the room, or if the walls of the room are thin or not very rigid. The room may generate an excessive sound level in the lower bass or even cause saturation. Vibration and unpleasant resonances can then occur. The subsonic filter can eliminate this annoyance and maintain a clean and strong bass performance.

Choice of cables

When the subwoofer is connected to the amplifier through the "high level" inputs, it is recommended to use standard loudspeakers cables with 1.5mm^2 minimum section. When the subwoofer is connected to the amplifier through stereo "line level" or LFE inputs, use a RCA/RCA shielded cable of the required length. In every case we advise you to ask your retailer. He will help you find the solution meeting your needs.

Installation of spike caps

SPECIFICATIONS

[fig. I, J]

	Chorus SW 800 V	Chorus SW 700 V
Type	Active bass-reflex subwoofer	Active bass-reflex subwoofer
Drivers	27cm (11") Polyglass woofer	27cm (11") Polyglass woofer
Cut-off frequency (-6dB)	27Hz	29Hz
Frequency response (±3 dB)	32Hz - 160Hz	36Hz - 160Hz
Crossover frequency	40 to 160Hz - ④	40 to 160Hz - ④
Inputs	Stereo line inputs - ⑤ Direct line LFE - ⑥ High level inputs - ⑦	Stereo line inputs - ⑤ Direct line LFE - ⑥ High level inputs - ⑦
Outputs	High level output - ⑧	High level output - ⑧
Features	Boost mode - ⑨ Subsonic mode - ⑩ Night mode - ⑪
Volume	Variable - ③	Variable - ③
Phase	0° / 180° - ②	0° / 180° - ②
Power mode	on / auto - ①	on / auto - ①
Dimensions (HxWxD)	456 x 324 x 426mm 17-15/16 x 12-3/4 x 16-3/4in	420 x 326 x 433mm 16-9/16 x 12-13/16 x 17-1/16in
Net weight (unit)	18.8kg (41.4lbs)	15.3kg (33.6lbs)

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.

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