digital optical (TOSLINK) cable from the the source device’s output socket to the Focus speaker’s digital optical input
socket (A-11 – “Optical”).
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To play audio from a
CD player, television or games console with a coaxial digital output
, connect a
phono cable from the the source device’s output socket to the Focus speaker’s digital coaxial input socket (“Coax In”).
Note
Always use good quality audio cables with your Focus speakers. Your Dynaudio retailer will be able to advise
on cable choice.
Note
The USB sockets on your Focus speaker’s rear panels labelled “Service” (A-5 and B-5) are for service and
diagnostic use only. They cannot be used as audio inputs.
With conventional wired sources connected to your Focus speakers, you can select them…
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via the Focus remote control buttons or
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by selecting inputs in the Set-up and Control app. See the “Using and Controlling Your Focus Speakers” section.
Note
The Focus remote control cannot be used to control Play/Pause, Next and Previous functions with wired
sources.
Subwoofer Connection
You can connect an active subwoofer to your Focus speakers to enhance their low frequency performance. We
recommend using a
, but subwoofers from alternative manufacturers may also be used.
1. To use a subwoofer with your Focus speakers, connect a phono cable from the “Subwoofer” output socket (A-6) on the
Focus Primary speaker to your subwoofer’s line input socket. For the location of the Subwoofer output socket, see
Illustration: Focus Speaker Sockets
.
2. Open the Dynaudio Set-up and Control app.
3. Select the speaker to which the subwoofer is to be connected.
4. Select “Advanced Settings” from the Settings menu
5. Switch on the High-pass filter.
The high-pass filter reduces the bass output from your Focus speakers to enable them to work properly with a subwoofer.
6. Read the subwoofer user manual for information on adjusting its controls. If the subwoofer has a variable low-pass filter
frequency, set it to 80 Hz.
7. Use the subwoofer’s level control to set an appropriate bass volume level for the system as a whole. It’s usually better to
set the subwoofer level conservatively. If you are always aware of the subwoofer playing when listening to music, it is
probably too loud.
Note
Focus speakers are fitted with a rear panel trigger output (A-7) that enables them to control the standby mode
of compatible Dynaudio subwoofers.
1. Connect a mini-jack cable from the Focus Primary speaker’s “Trigger” socket to the Dynaudio subwoofer’s “Trigger”
socket.
The subwoofer will then copy the Focus speaker standby behaviour.
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