BP20 - Subwoofer FOCAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BP20 FOCAL

User manual Thank you for choosing Focal and for sharing our passion for the “Spirit of Sound”. Designed using the latest technology, these speakers integrate 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 The performance of the Focal Bomba BP20 allows high sound pressure levels to be generated. We remind you that sustained listening beyond 110dB SPL can permanently and irreversibly damage your hearing. We recommend that you adjust the level of your equipment correspondingly. Precautions For the subwoofer to perform at its best, we recommend to use it in a location where temperature doesn’t go below 5°C.

• The location must also be dry and offer adequate ventilation.

• The supply voltage requirement is 12VDC (13.8VDC) with the negative connection grounded. Please make sure that the characteristics of your vehicle correspond with this requirement before connecting the equipment.

• For safe driving, we recommend that you operate your sound equipment at a listening level that does not conceal traffic noise. Mounting kit included:

• 1 x fuse (15A) The Focal guarantee only applies if the enclosed guarantee card is returned to us within 10 days of purchase.PERFORMANCE ACCESS BOMBA BP20 User manual

Mounting A Focal power is available to your dealer store.

• Unplug the “+” from the battery.

• Make sure you follow the car manufacturer instructions (airbag, alarm system, computer, immobiliser ...).

• Always use battery lead connections. Cable routing The 12V supply cables should be passed down one side of the vehicle and the signal cables down the other. These cables must be suitably protected to avoid any damage to the insulation, especially when feeding the cable through from the engine compartment to the passenger cabin. Installation We have taken time to design a product that will work exceptionally well. To add to this we have included a fixing kit to ensure the subwoofer remains securely mounted. Please follow the below mentioned steps to ensure the subwoofer is mounted correctly.

• Rear seats must be positioned in their normal fixed position.

• Decide the best location possible that suits your automobile and space available. We recommend the best location for optimum sound quality and most secure is to position behind the rear seats, in the trunk of the automobile. Power supply (+) The 12V cable (BAT) must be connected to the battery with a cable of appropriate quality and size, 8mm

(7AWG). Protect the installation with a 15A fuse on this cable fitted less than 40cm (16”) away from the battery. (-) The ground wire (GND) must be connected to the chassis of your vehicle with a perfect electrical connection (remove some paint to reveal bare metal if necessary) and with a cable of the same specification as used for the + feed. Connect the remote cable (REM) to the electrical aerial output or to the remote output of your radio. Low-level input (RCA)

Connect to the RCA output of the radio. High-level input Connect to the speaker outputs of the head unit. Never connect the RCA and the high-level inputs together. Adjusting the gain The volume setting allows you to match the level of the Bomba BP20 with the level of the front system. Setting:

• Turn the gain on the Bomba BP20 down completely.

• Turn the radio up to a normal listening level.

• Turn the gain up on the Bomba BP20 until you get the required balance. Phase inverter It allows you to phase the subwoofer (generally advised) or unphase it. The right setting is determined by listening and finding the one (matching with the front system) that provides the most bass.PERFORMANCE ACCESS BOMBA BP20 User manual

Adjustable frequencies An electronic crossover removes medium and high frequencies beyond a point set by the user. The ideal is to extend the bass frequencies in an even and continuous manner from where the front system rolls off. In general, a cut-off frequency located between 80 and 100Hz should be suitable for most systems. It is possible to set the cut-off frequency anywhere between 45 and 120Hz. This adjustment should be made in reference to the listening position and with your preferred type of music. For a more precise adjustment, your retailer may use an analyzer (RTA). Dimensions A = 9-13/16” - 250mm B = 13-3/8” - 340mm L = 15-7/16” - 392mmPERFORMANCE ACCESS BOMBA BP20 User manual

Amplifier setting and connectionsIssue Cause SolutionCan’t switch on the Bomba BP20No +12V on the supplyGround not properly connectedFuse brokenCheck connections to batteryCheck connectionChange fuse with a 15A oneThe Bomba BP20 is on, but no amplificationNo signalNo remoteLevel control ineffectiveCheck signal cable Check power on the remoteTurn up the volume on the sourceOutput distorted Source level too highGain of the amplifier too highTurn down the source level Turn down the gain of the amplifierFuses blown Output levels too high Turn the volume downLow level inputs (4V compatible)Power protection fuse

High level imputsfor compatibility with all types of installation Adjustable low-pass crossover45 - 120Hz Adjustablebass-boost settings 0 - 12dB Adjustable level Phase settings(o° / 180°) GuideAdjustable subsonic 20 - 35Hz Power supply