UTOPIA BERYLLIUM - Hi-Fi Speakers FOCAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL UTOPIA BERYLLIUM FOCAL

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 the Beryllium dome should be subjected to any form of abrasive action. To ensure no accidental damage to the tweeter dome it is advised to carefully replace the protection cover.

• In the unlikely case of damage to the dome, of any form, the supplied piece of adhesive tape should be immediately used to seal the whole front 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 the product distributor for replacement.

• If the dome is broken in any way giving rise to loose particles of Beryllium, they should be carefully collected with the use of a supplied adhesive tape and sealed in a zip-top bag to be returned with the tweeter.

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Warning

Continued listening at high volume levels above 110dB, can damage your hearing durably. Listening above 130dB can damage your hearing permanently.

Running-in period

The drivers used in the Uopia Be Line are made up of complex mechanical elements and requires an adaptation period before they deliver their full potential. They must get adapted to the temperature and humidity conditions of their environment. This running-in period depends on the encountered conditions and can last several weeks. In order to shorten this period, we advise you to let your speaker operate for about twenty 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 to enjoy the real performances of your speakers.

Utopia Be line: User's manual

Congratulations on purchasing a product from the Utopia Be range. We are happy you share our passion for "the Spirit of Sound". Designed using the latest technologies, these speakers continue Ficals perfectionist beliefs, 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 followed correctly any fault observed, may not be covered by the guarantee.

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Tweeters installation

Location

TBe tweeter has been designed for flush mounting (recommended) or surface mounting installation, using the two fixing kits provided. Installation's choice position is extremely important. This is a major factor for high frequency SPL, stability of the acoustics, stereophonic imaging, and overall staging. The standard recommendation for an ideal stereo imaging, is to ensure the "left" and "right" tweeters are installed in the same positions. Also they are approximately at equal distance to the driver (vice-versa for the passenger). Various positions advised should be checked and comparatives made, for an ideal positioning. Tweeter should always be positioned ahead of the normal listening position. The main preferences are the outer positions of the dashboard (fig. 1, A), on the windscreen pillars (fig. 1, B) (only requires a small amount of install work). The location close to the door mirror (fig. 1, C) is also regarded as a good position. Lastly a position high in the door (fig. 1, D) is also acceptable even if it is not considered as the best to optimize staging. It is imperative to check before any installation is attempted, that enough space is available (especially for flush-mounting applications). Crossblock (included

in n^5 6 and 7 kits) contains all necessary functionalities to optimize the tweeter setting, according to its location and vehicle acoustic.

Surface mounting

Surface mounting fixing kit offers various possibilities, thanks to its wave guide which allows different alignments. Fix the assembly using the screw provided on vehicle trim. Don't forget the washer to avoid rubber joint's slide shearing (fig. 2, 3). Thread the cable from the tweeter, through the back. Then fix tweeter using the four stainless steel screws.

Flush mounting (highly recommended)

Best results will be obtained by a tweeter flush mounting. Cut trim using tweeter as a mould. Push in the support and ensure it remains flat on the surface. Ensure it is locked in place with the screws supplied. Lock the screw. Thread the cable from the tweeter, through the back, then lock in place the tweeter using the four screws provided (fig. 4, 5).

TBe Kit

TBe wiring

Wire tweeter on active crossover, then wire crossover to amplifiers. Please bear in mind that you must respect polarities (^+ + ^ to ^ 十 + ^ 一 " - to - - " ) (fig. 1).

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Dimensions

Specifications

Speaker	Recommended minimal cutt-off frequency (high-pass)	Recommended maximal cutt-off frequency (low-pass)
TBe	2.5kHz	full

Kit	TBe
Maximum power	200W
Nominal power	15W
Sensitivity	94.1dB
Frequency response (±3 dB)	2.5kHz to 40kHz
Nominal impedance	8 Ohms
Cone	Pure Beryllium inverted dome
Magnet	Neodymium
Resonant frequency (Fs)	1294Hz
DC resistance (Re)	6 Ohms
Mounting depth	24.25mm

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.

To confirm Focal-Jmlab's guarantee, please register on line on our website: http://register.focal-fr.com, or send the guarantee back to us within 10 days of purchase.

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