300 ICA6 - Home Theater System FOCAL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	In-ceiling coaxial 2-way speaker
Brand	Focal
Model	300 ICA6
Category	Home theater system – In-wall/in-ceiling speaker
Drivers	6.5" (16.5 cm) Flax mid/bass driver; 1" (25 mm) Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter
Sensitivity	89.5 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
Frequency response	65 Hz – 28 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
Low frequency cut-off	45 Hz (-6 dB)
Nominal impedance	8 Ohms
Minimum impedance	4.8 Ohms
Recommended amplifier power	25 – 130 W
Dimensions (diameter x depth)	299 x 127 mm
Cut-out diameter	264 mm
Mounting depth	146 mm
Net weight (with grille)	3 kg
Total weight in box	5.3 kg
Box dimensions	37.5 x 37.5 x 34 cm
Tweeter adjustment	3-position HF switch: -3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB
Tweeter orientation	Pivoting ±20° and rotating 360°
Filter type	Optimized Phase Crossover OPC®
Use in humid environments	Yes (bathroom, kitchen)
Mounting	Tool-free mounting frame, rotating fixing tabs
Grille	Magnetic, round and square included
Supplied accessories	Mounting frame, grilles, protective mask, cutting template, QuickStart guide
Maintenance	Dust with a dry or damp cloth; do not use solvents
Painting	Paintratable grille; protective mask provided for wall/ceiling painting

Frequently Asked Questions - 300 ICA6 FOCAL

How to install the 300 ICA6 speaker in an existing ceiling?

Use the provided cutting template to mark the opening. Carefully cut with an appropriate tool, ensuring no obstacles (cables, conduits) are present. Insert the mounting frame, rotate the fixing tabs to lock it (see figures 1 to 5 in the manual). Connect the cable respecting polarity, then assemble the speaker onto the frame by aligning the red arrows. Finally, attach the magnetic grille.

What type of cable to use and how to respect polarity?

Use a quality speaker cable with a polarity marker (a stripe or color code). Leave about 50 cm of cable for easy connection. Connect the marked wire '+' to the red terminal and the '-' wire to the black terminal. Reversing polarity degrades stereo imaging and bass perception.

How to adjust the tweeter level?

A 3-position switch is located on the back of the speaker. It allows attenuating or boosting the treble level: position '-' = -3 dB, position '0' = neutral, position '+' = +3 dB. Adjust according to your environment and listening preferences.

How to orient the tweeter for better listening?

The tweeter can pivot ±20° and rotate 360°. Aim it toward the listening area to improve treble precision and stereo imaging. Slightly loosen the locking ring if necessary (see figure C in the manual).

Can I paint the speaker grille?

Yes, the grille can be painted to match your decor. Remove the grille and preferably use a paint sprayer with standard wall paint. If painting the wall/ceiling without disassembly, use the supplied magnetic protective mask to protect the speaker.

How to clean the speaker?

Dust with a soft, dry cloth. For stains, use a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents, detergents, alcohol, or corrosive products, nor abrasive tools that would damage the surface.

What is the recommended amplifier power?

Focal recommends an amplifier power between 25 and 130 watts. Insufficient power can cause distortion and damage the tweeter. A quality amplifier suited to your room and tastes is advised.

Is the speaker suitable for humid environments like a bathroom?

Yes, the 300 ICA6 is humidity resistant and can be installed in humid rooms such as bathrooms or kitchens, provided safety distances from water points are respected. An optional mounting kit is available for reinforced fixing.

How to validate the Focal warranty?

To activate the 2-year warranty (in France), register your product online at www.focal.com/warranty. Keep the purchase receipt. In case of a problem, contact your Focal dealer who will analyze the equipment and handle repair or replacement if the warranty applies.

Can I use the speaker as a surround speaker?

Absolutely. The 300 Series can be used as surround speakers. Place them on side walls, above ear level, slightly behind the listening area for an enveloping effect. In ceiling configuration, space them apart on each side of the listening area.

USER MANUAL 300 ICA6 FOCAL

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Package contents

• 1 x loudspeaker from the 300 Series range
• 1 x mounting frame
• 1 x circular grille
• 1 x square grille
• 1 x protective screen to use when painting walls/ceilings
• 1 x QuickStart
• 1 x cut-out template

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Aluminum/Magnesium alloy inverted dome TNV2 tweeter: the tweeter developed for these products uses Focal's exclusive inverted dome technology, allowing for optimal energy transfer and limited directivity. The dome's Aluminum/Magnesium alloy guarantees outstanding stiffness and damping to provide a soft and dynamic treble.

Flax speaker driver cones: all the speaker driver cones of the 300 Series range are made using Flax sandwich technology. Flax is an eco-textile with astounding structural properties: it is light, rigid and well damped for providing greater neutrality of the timbre and better definition.

Magnetically attached protective grille: easy to fit and improved integration.

OPC® (Optimum Phase Crossover): optimisation of the phase for a more accurate, a more stable and a more natural sound image.

Usable in humid environments: resistant to humidity, the loudspeakers can be installed in bathrooms, kitchens...

Optional mounting kit.

Breaking-in your loudspeakers

The speaker drivers used in the Integration 300 Series loudspeakers are complex mechanical assemblies which need a break-in period to operate at their best and to become acclimatised to the temperature and humidity of your environment. This break-in period varies depending on the conditions in question and may take several weeks. To reduce this time, we recommend operating your loudspeakers for about 20 consecutive hours. Once the loudspeakers' characteristics have totally stabilised you will be able to enjoy your Integration 300 Series loudspeakers' performance to the full.

Pre-installation wiring

You can only install your loudspeakers once you have wired them up. Make sure you leave enough room to allow you to wire up your loudspeakers with ease (approximately 20"/50cm). We recommend using a cable with a marker in order to ensure the polarities of the speaker drivers are respected (+/-). Choose good quality cables with a cross-section appropriate to their length: your retailer will be able to advise you.

Choosing an amplifier

It is not an excess of amplifier power that can damage your loudspeakers and drivers but a lack of power. Moreover, if the volume is turned too high, the amplifier saturates and generates parasite signals that may destroy the tweeter. The dynamic capacity and definition of Integration 300 Series loudspeakers are high enough to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of whatever amplifier is connected. Your retailer will be able to guide your choice to suit your tastes and budget.

Installation

Existing installation

• Before installing your loudspeakers, make sure that there is nothing obstructing the ceiling/wall, such as air vents, and make sure that no cables will interfere with the installation. Use the appropriate tools to help you determine the correct location.
• Make sure there is enough space to install your product in the ceiling/wall.
• Trace the supplied cut-out template on the ceiling/wall. Cut along the trace using an appropriate tool to make a circular hole in the ceiling/wall (fig. A).

New installation

• Use the specific optional mounting kit
• Wire the loudspeakers before carrying out the installation

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.

Mounting the loudspeaker

300 Series products include a mounting frame, a loudspeaker and both circular and square magnetic grilles. No tools are required to mount the loudspeakers of the 300 Series range.

1. Pivot the mounting bracket until it clips onto the mounting frame so that the mounting frame can be pushed through the opening (fig. 1).
2. With one hand, insert the mounting frame into the opening in the ceiling/wall, making sure it rests flush against the ceiling/wall (fig. 2).
3. To fasten the mounting frame to the ceiling/wall, insert your other hand into the opening, and use two fingers to pivot the mounting bracket to the opposite side to its initial position (fig. 3)

4. Push the mounting bracket down until it reaches the stop (fig. 4).

5. Finally, release the mounting bracket making sure it is securely in place. Also make sure the mounting bracket isn't resting on the loudspeaker cable (fig. 5).

Note 1: repeat the operation for the other mounting brackets.

Note 2: to unlock the mounting bracket: use two fingers to pivot the mounting bracket towards the outside, pull upwards and release.

1. Connect the previously stripped loudspeaker wires to the spring loaded terminals on the loudspeaker. It is essential to connect the loudspeakers respecting the correct polarity: the cable connected to the "+" terminal on the amplifier must be connected to the red terminal on the loudspeaker. Likewise, the cable connected to the "-" terminal on the amplifier must be connected to the black terminal on the loudspeaker. Stereo image and bass perception would be seriously compromised if these conditions were not respected (fig. 6).

2. The loudspeakers are now ready to be assembled to the mounting frame. In order to do this, position the red arrows on the loudspeaker in line with the open padlocks on the mounting frame (fig. 8).

Note: if you plan to use your product as in-ceiling loudspeakers, the loudspeaker can be securely fastened to the ceiling using a safety sling (not supplied) which fastens to the hook on the rear of the product (fig. 6).

1. Insert the loudspeaker into the mounting frame (fig. 7) until the stop, then pivot the loudspeaker using the red handles so that the markers are positioned between two open padlocks (fig. 9).

2. The circular or square grilles can now be mounted to the loudspeaker. The grille is held to the mounting frame magnetically, all you need to do is simply line them up (fig. 10).

3. 300 ICA6 loudspeakers have a red positioning arrow on their mounting frame. This arrow is used to point to the final listening position when installing the product (fig. 11).

Setting the tweeter (300 ICW6, 300 ICA6, 300 ICW8)

The tweeter can be set using the switch at the rear of the loudspeaker as shown in the diagram (fig. B).

Orienting the tweeter (300 ICW6, 300 ICA6, 300 ICW8)

The tweeter can be tilted +/- 20° and can be pivoted 360°: direct the tweeter towards the listening area for maximum precision of the treble and of the stereo image (fig. C).

In-wall position of the main loudspeakers.

Your Integration 300 Series loudspeakers have been designed to deliver the most faithful sound reproduction, whether they are used for stereo music or home cinema. Nonetheless, some simple rules should be followed to optimise their performance and to guarantee good tonal balance and a realistic sound image. The loudspeakers should be positioned symmetrically, facing the listening area, ideally forming an equilateral triangle with it.

However, it is possible to vary these distances to find an ideal compromise according to the particular disposition of the room (fig. D).

The loudspeakers should be positioned at the same height, in the same horizontal plane. Ideally, the tweeter should be positioned at the same height as the listener's ears when in the normal listening area (fig. E).

Position of surround and central loudspeakers

The sophistication of film soundtracks means that a very broad range of surround-sound effects can be achieved nowadays. The choice of positioning for surround-sound loudspeakers is crucial for achieving a realistic 3D sound-space. The aim is to apply some basic rules to achieve sounds that are sufficiently diffused and difficult to locate (fig. F).

The centre loudspeaker must be positioned near the screen for realistic reproduction of dialogue (fig. Fa). If you're using a micro-perforated projection screen (acoustically transparent), you can consider placing a centre loudspeaker behind it.

If you plan to use the products from the 300 Series range as in-wall loudspeakers, place the surround loudspeakers high enough up, above the listeners' ears. Do not place surround-sound loudspeakers too far behind the listening area, as this degrades sound perception. Aim for a placement along the side walls, on either side of the listening area or ever so slightly behind the listening area to achieve more enveloping sound effects (fig. Fb, Fd).

If you plan to use the products from the 300 Series range as in-ceiling loudspeakers, place them far enough apart on each side of the listening area, or ever so slightly behind the listening area (fig. Fc).

For 6.1 or 7.1 surround-sound systems, you can use a combination of loudspeakers from the 300 Series as both in-wall or in-ceiling loudspeakers.

Special precautions

The only maintenance required for the Integration 300 Series loudspeakers is dusting with a dry cloth. If the loudspeaker is dirty, we recommend simply cleaning it with a damp cloth.

Never use solvents, detergents, alcohol-based or corrosive products, scrapers or scourers to clean the loudspeaker surface. Keep the loudspeakers away from sources of heat.

Painting

If you wish to do so, you can paint the grilles of your products so they blend in with your interior. We recommend first removing the grille from the product and then painting it using a paint spraying device. You can use the same type of paint as the wall paint (fig. G).

If you want to paint the ceiling/wall without removing your 300 Series product, we have supplied a protective screen.

The screen fastens to the mounting frame magnetically (fig. G).

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