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USER MANUAL CUB2 FOCAL

Cub° User manual CONFORMITY {An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives and international standards: Electromagnetie compatibiliry EN 55103 / Electrical safety EN 60065

FOCAL the spirit of sound Read first ! Important safety informations ! The lighe flash ch arrowihead symbol, within an equilteral triangle, is intended ro alert the ser to the presence of uninsulated «dangerous voltager within che produces enclosure chat may. be of suficent magnitude ro constiture a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Caution : To prenvent yhe risk of lecric shock, do not remove cover (or back. No auser-serviceable pars inside, Refer servicing to qualifid service personnel “The exclamation point within an cquilateral sriangle is intented to alere he user co he presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in che literature accompanying the appliance.

1. Please read che instructions

2. You must kecp these instructions.

3. You must ah read the warnings.

4. Always follow al che instructions.

5. Do not use this appliance near water.

6. When cleaning, se a dry cloth only.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Alvays

Follow the manufacturers instructions on how éntall che appliance.

8. Do not place the appliance near a heat source

such as a heater, a coke, a heating clement or any other appliances (including amplifier) that release heat.

9. Always carefully follow the safety instructions

or she mains supply cord. The cord is made of. vo strips one is wider than the other one. An earth cord is made of evo strips, plus one far the carth connection. The wider tip or the hird one is here for safety purposes. IFthe mains supply cord docs nor ft your mains supply plug, you must seck advice from an elecsrician and have che obrolete plug replaced.

10. Make sure chat the supply cable cannot be

read on, squashed or pinched. Please act care Avith che supply pin and the connection between he cord and the appliance.

11. Only use the accessories recommended by the

12. Only use the Hfing accessories stands,

ipods, trolleys or tables recommended by the manufcrurer or use only those sold with the appliance. When using a trolley, you must be very careful when moving the appliance with this device in order to avoid any injuries that could be caused ft ver 10 tip over.

13. You must unplug the appliance when there is

a storm or Fit is not being used for long periods of time.

14. Any service work must be donc by qualifid

persons. Servicing is imperative after any damage such as damage of the able or the supply pin Épilling of liquid, insercing objects inside the appliance, exposure co rain or damp, bad operation| or if the appliance should All

15. Do not take any risk; do not use accessories

chat are not recommended by the manuicture.

16. This appliance must be connected 10 the

correct mains supply on, as indicated on che label of the appliance. I you have any doubr on the ype of the mains supply of your electricisy you must seck advice from the supplie af he product or the supplier of lectrciy. For appliances supplied by a battery or any other supply please follow the manual instructions.

17. Ian external aerial or a cable network is

connected ta your appliance, ou must male sure chat he aerial or able are connected ro he earth ro guarantee protection against electrical surge and also the cfeces of static lectriciy. The information| regarding the way of correcrly connecting the pole to he earth, as wel as the cable of the acrial, he section of the conducers, he position of the system of discharged, the connection, and the pscifications of he electrode of the earth are contained in the Article 810 of he National Electrique, ANSI/NFPA 70.

18. An exeral era mat always be ep away

om high vole wâres or cece circuits. must lo be hope away from highdenar ghting and ces here could fl on high voltage res or An clcc cree. When insalling an exemal Acria, please remember to avoid any contact th such crus, as chere may bear of tal danger

19. Do not oveleud all plus lecti extensions

or mali plug. Fin to do s0 may el in rss frs and cccrric shock

20. You must oc insert any kind of object in

Éhe ventilation opening of the appliance. Any Ré of objet could hen be in coma ich high aliage components or lead to a hort-creuit and math lead do a sk of ie oran lctic hoc. Do not sil any liquid on the applance

21. Do not atempr do repair he applance

Éoursf. When opening his applance you may Ê cxposcd to hazardous ensins and ather res. For all interventions you muse a qualiied persan

22. When its necesay to replace components,

las make sure dat the technician uses the components recommended by the mamourer or make sue hat de components sd have che same characicritc as the genuine nes. Uiing components dut are not geauine may sal in rss offre, clerc hoc or other id

23. Afir any eric or pair, you must ask che

cchaican 0 test ie applance to male ur ts B4. The appliance must not be wal:mounted nor mounted on a clin unless ti specified by he manuacturer and according 0 the vire of he er

25. The On/Of switch can isconnect the

roduct from che main supp Lis stated on the Aluminum back plate of he product and it must Be ahvay dy accesible by the user.

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FOCAL the spirit of sound Cub* : user manual Thank you for purchasing the Cub* active subwoofer which has been designed to be used in a wide range of audio system applications, sterco or multichannel. I is ideally partnered with the matching Sib line satellite loudspeaker for a system that combines high performance sound © with elegance and discretion. In order to gain the maximum performance from this product it is essential chat you read the following instructions thoroughly. We advise you to keep this guide so that you can consult it when needed. Specifications 21em (11") subwoofer: polypropylene cone BASH® 150Wrms amplifier: high-performance digital amplification technology for high-power and high quality sound. Active crossover with adjustable crossing frequency: it allows to adjust with high accuracy the frequency range according to the performances and characteristics of the other used loudspeakers Phase selector: subwoofer/loud-speaker coupling optimization. Auto on/standby system: the BASH® amplifier automatically switches on or off (standby). Soft clipping: avoids saturation. High level stereo inputs: low level inputs on RCA and high level binding post terminals for a highly flexible system LFE direct input: direct mono input to connect to the subwoofer outpur of home theatre amplifiers. MDF manufacture enclosure: rigid cabinets free of internal resonances Profiled vent port: vigorous bass reproduction, no distortion effects. he Focal-JMlab guarantee only app s returned to u: notice eub2 11 9/02/06, 12:26:57

FOCAL the spirit of sound Cub? : user manual Connections "High level"'inputs When using a standard rwo- channels stereo amplifier, the Cub! must be connected through che ‘igh level inputs”. The vwo stercophonic loudspeakers will then have to be connected directly to the high level outpurs of the subwoofer (fig. A). Iris imperative to respect che connectors’ polarity of both che loudspeaker and amplifier. The positive terminal "+" (red) must be connected to the corresponding amplifier 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-our line outputs, the Cub? must be connected through RCA stereo inputs "line inpuss Righu/Lefi" (fig. B). LFE input When using an audio/video muli-channel amplifier, the single LFE input of the Cub° should be connected to the mono "Subwoofer" outpur of the audio/video amplifier (fig. ©). In that case, all controls of the Cub* will be off, except the volume control. Considering the fact that the audio/video amplifier already features all the necessary functions, chis configuration is recommended for home theatre use only. notice eub2 12

notice cub 2 13 & D _ ___ CESR) FOCAL the spirit of sound Cub? : user manual Positioning Contrary to conventional hi-fidelity loudspeakers which have to be placed at a reasonable distance from the walls and che listening area corners, we advise you to place your Cub® subwoofer in a corner of the listening area (fig. D, E). If the subwoofer is placed against only one wall or too far from the wall, the very large wavelengrh of the bass delivered by che subwoofer will excite the resonance of the listening room in an unpredictable way. Frequency response linearity will then be damaged and cherefore the sound rendition will be affected (lack of depth, “boomy sound”, poor bass, difficult or impossible coupling with the other used loudspeakers) If ou pur the Cub? 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 be increased by 6dB (fig. F). Ifa particular disposition of the room does not allow to place che subwoofer in a comer, we recommend you to try different configurations until you find the best possible disposition. Generally, che subwoofer should be placed along the front wall of the listening room. Because the bass frequency waves are omni-directional, the sound dispersion will not be affected fa piece of furniture or an object is placed berween the subwoofer and the listening area. Choice of cables When the Cub? is connected to the amplifier chrough the ‘high level" inpurs, it is recommended to use standard loudspeakers cables with 1.5mm? minimum section. When the Cub is connected to the amplifier through stereo “ne 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 mecting your necds.

notice eub2 14 D _ ___ CESR) FOCAL the spirit of sound Cub? : user manual Settings Autopower ‘The Cub? features an automatic audi jgnal detector. When che “poter” control is set on auto-mode, the subwoofer will automatically switch on as soon as an audio signal à detected. When set to “pouver on”, che signal detector and the subwoofer is continuously on. disable 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 ser 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 lon”.

3 - Connect the subwoofer to the amplifier according to one of the three methods mentioned above.

the ‘crossover potentiometer to intermediate position (around 100H2). Please note that the crossover and phase functions are not available when the Cub? 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 to0 heavy.

2- Choose the phase selector mode (0° or 180%). The proper setting must make you feel that the bass level is higher

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 of the Cub?. 5 -The settings must be adjusted each time that the subwoofer is moved from its initial place.

FOCAL the spirit of sound Cub? : user manual Running-in period ‘The driver used in the Cub? 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 ro let your subwoofer operate for about rwenty hours at medium level, playing standard music programs, but with a large amount of bass. Once the components of the speaker are completely stabilized, it is possible ro enjoy the true performances of your self powered subwoofer. Magnetic disturbance ‘The Cub? generates a magnetic field that may interfere with other sensitive houshold appliances. Ir is strongly advised not to place the Cub* 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 ro che cathode ray tube. Generally, every sensitive elements (audio rapes, video tapes, magnetic data storages, projector and display devices et.) should not be placed too close to non- shiclded loudspeakers. 29/02/06, 12:26:59 notice cub2 15

D _ ___ CESR) Cub? Specifications Description compact bass-reflex active subwoofer, 150W BASH® built in amplifier, Driver 8" (210mm) LE (-6dB) 35Hz Frequency response (+/- 3dB) 40Hz - 150Hz Crossover frequencies 50 to 150Hz (18dB/octave) Inputs line-in stereo direct line-in (LFE) high level input Outputs high-level output Nominal power (RMS) 100W Peak power 150W Phase 0°/180° Power function on/off/standby Total dimensions (HxWxD) 333mm x 300mm x 300mm 13.1"x12"x12" Net weight 11kg (22.1bs) Guarantee FOCAL the spirit of sound : user manual In che unlikely event of any problem, please contact your Focal-JMIab retailer. Outside of France, all Focal-JMlab speakers are covered by the guarantee drawn up by the official Focal-]Mlab distributor in your country. Your dist Coverage exrendks at least the legal ed. utor can provide all details concerning the conditions of guarantee. inimum period in force in the country where the original purchase invoice which can be recycled and/or re-used. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal garbage at the end of its operational lifetime.Please dispose of this product by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. This x Your Focal-JMlab product was developed and manufactared with high-quality materials and components == will help to protect the environment in which we all live. notice eub2 16 9/02/06, 12:26:59

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notice ub2 27 FOCAL spirit of sound International Guarantee THE FOCAL GUARANTEE ONLY APPLIES IF THIS PAGE 1$ RETURNED TO US WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE, TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Focal-JMlab BP 374 108, rue de l'Avenir 42353 La Talaudière cedex FRANCE Model Serial number Name of dealer: Town: Date of purchase: Purchase price: Your name: Age Occupation: Your complete address Details of your High-Fidelity installation (brand, model): m Cassette! "CD m Tuner: m Satellite / cable: DVD: m Amp. Preamp. - Receiver = CD-Recorder: = Other elements: Your decision for purchasing this Focal model was made according to: Dealers advice [1 Friends advice Visit co an exhibition, show Press article Listening in audirorium Already own Focal-JMlab products Documentation Reputation French produce Guarantee Quality / Price ratio [e) (e) D Reliabiliy / Quality (e) (e) CO0000 Design / Finishes Other D Sound In case of purchase of new equipment, what where your former speakers ? Explain in a few words why you choose Focal. Further comments: The information given on this page will remain confidential. 21/02/06, 12:27:08