CUSTOM IW 106 - FOCAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CUSTOM IW 106 FOCAL

Custom 100 user manual Thank you for choosing the Custom 100 In Wall/In Ceiling loudspeakers. We are pleased to share with you our philosophy : “the Spirit of Sound”. 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. To ensure optimal performance from your loudspeakers, we highly recommend that installation is carried out by a professional. They will be able to advise on the best placement within your listening environment and adjust your system to achive the highest possible sound quality.

Included inside: • 1 x In wall or in ceiling loudspeaker • 1 x removable aluminum grille • 1 x wall cut-out template • 1 x protective mask for use when painting the grille • 1 x hook

Features: High power handling Easy integration Aluminum inverted dome tweeter® Fiberglass cone woofer

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

Adjustable level and swivel tweeter (except IC 105) Design to work in wet environment

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Installation The input sockets ensure reliable multipurpose connections for stripped cables as well as for plugs. It 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 terminal and the negative terminal “ “ to the negative terminal (fig. A). Stereo image, soundstaging and bass perception would be seriously compromised if these conditions were not respected. Don’t underestimate the importance of the cable: make sure you chose the appropriate section and length. Let your retailer advise you. Mounting This should be carried out after all of the cables have been fitted. We recommend that you use a marked cable in order to conserve the polarity of the speakers (+/-). • Cut the dry wall using the template supplied (fig. B). Be sure to check that this is perfectly vertical using a spirit level before you begin cutting. • Check construction plans of your room to make sure that you are not drilling into a pipe, an electrical cable or any other specialised installations behind the wall. Fixing The loudspeaker is firmly fixed into the wall using a system of clamps.To achieve this, place the speaker into the cut-out and tighten the fixing screws in a clockwise direction using a cross-head screwdriver (fig. C, D, E).

Paint If you wish, you can paint your speaker to match your room. We advise that you paint the grille and the housing of the speaker separately. For the frame: remove the grille and place the paint mask in position to protect the drivers. Speakers placement The Custom line loudspeakers have been engineered 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. F). 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 his usual listening area (fig. G).

Surround and center speakers placement 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 following elements should be noted. Central channel speakers should be placed close to the TVscreen to obtain a proper placement and a realistic reproduction of the dialog (fig. Ha). They could be placed below or above the TV-screen if your TV-unit permits. If a standart projection screen is used, the central channel speaker must be placed under the screen. If an acoustically transparent projection screen is used, the central channel speaker can be placed behind and at the bottom of the screen. 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. Hb, Hd). You can use an in-ceilling surround speakers (fig. Hc) or for back center surround channel for 6.1 or 7.1 configuration. Tweeter adjustment To carry out adjustments, use the switch level located on the front baffle of the speaker as follows (fig. I). Adjust the tweeter facing the listening area (except IC 105) (fig.J).

F G H Tweeter level setting

Cautions Precautions As the loudspeaker’s covering materials are strong, scratch and stain-resistant, maintenance is easy and consists only in cleaning the covering with a dry cloth. If the enclosure is stained, we simply recommend the use of 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.

Magnetic disturbance In home theater systems, the magnetic radiation of the loudspeakers must be taken into consideration. These loudspeakers generate a magnetic leak that can interfere with household appliances, some of which are sensitive to this phenomenon. It is strongly advised not to place front loudspeakers closer than 50cm to your TV screen. Frame geometry as well as colours can be severely distorted by a magnetic field if the loudspeaker is placed to close to the TV.

Running-in period The drivers used in the Custom line loudspeaker are complex mechanical devices and require a run-in period before they deliver their best performance. They must get adapted to the temperature 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 musical programmes, but with a large amount of bass. Once the components of the loudspeakers are completely stabilized, it is possible to enjoy the real performance of your Custom line loudspeakers.

Grille removal Remove very carefully the grille with the hook included.

Conditions of guarantee All Focal 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.

Frequency response (± 3dB)

-3dB/ 0dB/ +3dB Crossover frequency

Frequency response (± 3dB)

-3dB/ 0dB/ +3dB Crossover frequency

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