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Illustration: Remote control

1. Standby

2. Previous • Play/Pause • Next

3. Input selection

4. Internet radio presets

5. Volume down • Mute/Un-mute • Volume up

For a description of the remote control buttons and their functions, see the following paragraphs.

Standby

Use this button to switch the Focus speaker into and out of Standby mode.

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Focus User manual

Summary of Contents for Focus

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Page 2: ...onnection Coaxial Output Connection Using and Controlling Your Focus Speakers Speaker Activation and Standby Playing Audio via Streaming Services Indicator Colours Front Grilles Using the Dynaudio Set Up and Control App With Network and Bluetooth Audio Using the Dynaudio Set Up and Control App With Internet Radio Stations Using the Dynaudio Set up and Control App with WiSA Audio Using the Dynaudio...

Page 3: ...ory Re Establishing a Wireless Connection Between the Primary and Client Speakers Substituting the Existing Client Speaker With a Replacement Resetting Your Focus Speakers to Their Factory Default State Reconnecting the Remote Control Firmware Updates Caring for Focus Speakers Running in Maintenance Warranty 3 ...

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Page 5: ... a very unusual organisation This Dynaudio user manual will help you get the best from your speakers and should provide all the guidance you need But if you have further questions there are extensive support and FAQ resources available via the Dynaudio website CAUTION High sound pressure levels Listening to high sound pressure levels over extended periods can damage hearing CAUTION Floor spikes So...

Page 6: ...d network Bluetooth or WiSA connections Conventional wired audio sources can be connected via digital optical and coaxial or analogue RCA phono input sockets Each pair of Focus speakers comprises a Primary speaker that carries the wired connection sockets and the Client speaker The Primary and Client wirelessly connect to each other automatically on installation Both the Primary and Client speaker...

Page 7: ...p and Control app Home screen Focus speakers are set up via the Dynaudio Set up and Control app available for iOS from the Apple App Store and for Android from the Google Play Store Getting To Know Your Focus Speakers 7 ...

Page 8: ...ires Android version 5 0 or later If you haven t already downloaded and installed the Dynaudio Set up and Control app you will need to do so in order to set up your Focus speakers In addition to using the Dynaudio Set up and Control app Focus speakers can be controlled using the supplied Bluetooth remote control 8 Focus User manual ...

Page 9: ...rs when shipped but are packed separately The grilles are held in place on the speaker front panels by magnets and simply need to be placed in position The grilles should not be fitted until the tweeter protection caps have been removed Note Focus speakers are supplied with mains cables appropriate to their sales territory Contact your Dynaudio retailer or distributor if you require an alternative...

Page 10: ...s however are likely to provide both the best performance and enable the greatest flexibility in positioning Speaker stands will also place the speakers at the correct height approximately head height when listening If you d still rather install your speakers on shelves or furniture units there are a few things to consider Installing speakers on shelves or furniture units will lessen your ability ...

Page 11: ...dio Stand 20 with your Focus 10 speakers Similarly dimensioned stands from alternative manufacturers may be used If you are to use Dynaudio speaker stands with your Focus 10 speakers please follow the assembly instructions supplied with the speaker stands If you have lost the instructions you can download them from the support section of the Dynaudio website Instructions for using the feet supplie...

Page 12: ...pet or rug to rest on the floor surface beneath providing the speaker or stand with a solid foundation When using floor spikes ensure that the spike length extends enough that the bottom of the speaker or stand is well clear of the carpet Spikes can also be used on non carpeted floors with metallic discs such as coins placed between the spike tips and the floor In this case the length of spike ext...

Page 13: ...quire mains power Accordingly the first thing you may need to consider when selecting speaker positions is proximity to mains power sockets Focus Speaker Positioning General Layout Illustration Speaker Positioning Your Focus speakers are best located along one wall of your listening room between 2 m and 4 m 6 ft and 13 ft apart If the speakers are too close together the stereo image will lack scal...

Page 14: ...ioned too close to room boundaries their performance is affected Even with your speakers placed away from room boundaries the material and acoustic character of the boundaries will still have an effect on the sound Try to ensure that immediate surroundings of each speaker have similar acoustic qualities Different acoustic qualities would be heavy curtains and bare walls for example The sound of an...

Page 15: ...Illustration Room Boundaries Installing and Positioning Your Focus Speakers 15 ...

Page 16: ... input Note Before switching on your Focus speakers download and install the Dynaudio Set up and Control app on your iOS or Android device Your iOS or Android device should be connected to the Wi Fi network you wish to use with your Focus speakers With your Focus speakers installed and in position they can be connected to mains power using the supplied mains cables and switched on A 8 and B 8 See ...

Page 17: ...indicate that they are ready to play with Wi Fi Note Your Focus speakers will wait in Wi Fi connection mode for 15 minutes after which they will automatically return to unconnected mode if no network connection is made The Primary and Client speaker indicators will pulse slowly yellow to indicate that they are ready to play without Wi Fi Dynaudio Set Up and Control App in Playback Mode With your F...

Page 18: ...of the speakers the Bluetooth device will remain connected unless the speakers input source is changed or the speakers are switched to Standby mode If a connected Bluetooth device goes out of range or is switched off the device will disconnect from the speakers The Bluetooth device will attempt to reconnect to the speakers when it comes back into range or when it is switched on again You can disco...

Page 19: ... speakers With your speakers connected via WiSA you can stream audio playing on the source device to them via the WiSA button on the Focus remote control or by selecting the WiSA input in the Set up and Control app Note The Focus remote control cannot be used to control Play Pause Next and Previous functions with WiSA audio streams Wired Audio Source Connections Your Focus speakers can play audio ...

Page 20: ...lternative 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 con...

Page 21: ... Client speakers use a phono cable to connect the Coax Out socket A 4 of the Primary speaker to the Coax In socket B 4 of the Client speaker The wired connection between the speakers will automatically take over from the wireless connection This can be confirmed via the Set up and Control app Settings Speaker Info For the location of the coaxial input and output sockets see Illustration Focus Spea...

Page 22: ...onnect to Wi Fi and any available paired Bluetooth device when switched back on The next few sections and paragraphs describe a variety of ways you can control and select audio to play on your Focus speakers but as you become more familiar with them and how they suit your lifestyle you ll find your own preferences There s no correct way of doing things only your way Playing Audio via Streaming Ser...

Page 23: ...the speakers Note Chromecast streaming from an iOS device will require that a Chromecast connection is initially established via the Google Home app Streaming via Spotify Connect Use your phone tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify Go to spotify com connect to learn how Spotify Connect enables your Focus Speakers to play Spotify streams from desktop laptop or mobile devices running th...

Page 24: ...settings menu 2 Select your Focus speakers When audio is subsequently selected within the playback app it will play via your Focus speakers Streaming via Bluetooth You can play audio streams on your Focus speakers via a Bluetooth connection from any paired desktop laptop or mobile device running a Bluetooth compatible audio playback app To play a Bluetooth stream on your Focus speakers 1 With the ...

Page 25: ...rilles is a matter of personal preference however there are two factors to consider Grilles are designed to have a minimal influence on speaker performance however you may find sound quality to be marginally improved without them You may like to remove the grilles for concentrated listening and replace them at other times Driver cones and tweeter domes are delicate and can easily be damaged If you...

Page 26: ... You can assign up to 3 Internet radio stations to a speaker These favorites are assigned to preset buttons 1 2 and 3 of the remote control Illustration Set up and Control app Collection Illustration Set up and Control app Favourites Using the Dynaudio Set up and Control App with WiSA Audio When using your Focus speakers to play audio from a WiSA source such as a television set please note 26 Focu...

Page 27: ...ing the Dynaudio Set Up and Control App With Wired Audio When using your Focus speakers to play audio from a wired source such as a CD player or television please note The Dynaudio Set up and Control app can be used only for these functions Input selection Volume control Mute Unmute The wired source s remote control or its app is used for these functions Play Pause Next Previous Using the Focus Re...

Page 28: ...t selection 4 Internet radio presets 5 Volume down Mute Un mute Volume up For a description of the remote control buttons and their functions see the following paragraphs Standby Use this button to switch the Focus speaker into and out of Standby mode 28 Focus User manual ...

Page 29: ...rs to Bluetooth pairing mode press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote control for three seconds Resetting the Remote Control To reset the remote control press and hold the preset 1 and 3 buttons until the remote control indicator flash green Now press and hold the Primary speaker rear panel Bluetooth button A 2 for three seconds to initiate pairing mode The remote control will restart and...

Page 30: ...ption is to try and arrange the speakers in your room so that their location with respect to room boundaries is similar Frequency Balance Enables bright neutral and dark tonal equalisation options to be applied to both speakers Bright The Bright option applies a mild boost to high frequencies that you may find preferable particularly if your listening room includes carpets and soft furnishings Dar...

Page 31: ...r The high pass filter operates at 80 Hz Grille EQ Status The use of front grilles with Focus speakers results in a slight reduction in high frequency output When a front grille is mounted automatic grille equalisation applies an appropriate high frequency boost Connections Wi Fi The Wi Fi screen displays the currently connected Wi Fi network You can also remove forget the current network from thi...

Page 32: ...et MAC address You can also restore the speakers to the Factory settings from this screen In the Android version of the Set up and Control app you can also change the speaker names Firmware Updates This screen displays the current firmware version of your Dynaudio Focus speakers Tap Check for updates to see if a newer firmware version for your speakers is available 32 Focus User manual ...

Page 33: ...the Primary speaker rear panel Bluetooth button A 2 for ten seconds Note If you only need to edit the paired device memory this can be done via the Set up and Control app Settings menu Re Establishing a Wireless Connection Between the Primary and Client Speakers 1 With both speakers switched on press and hold the Speaker Pairing button B 1 on the rear panel of the Client speaker for three seconds ...

Page 34: ...ttery fitted then press and hold its Preset 1 and 3 buttons simultaneously until its indicator flashes When you release the buttons the remote control will reset and automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode After a short time the remote control and the speakers will be paired The speakers will play a confirmation sound when pairing is complete Note The circumstances in which your Focus remote co...

Page 35: ...er diaphragms using a soft brush Fabric grilles are best cleaned with a soft brush We do not recommend use of any cleaning or polishing fluids or sprays If you do use such substances however they are best applied to a cleaning cloth rather than directly to the speaker cabinets It is wise also to test cleaning products on a small area of either the back or underside of the cabinet first Don t let a...

Page 36: ...igned and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark Dynaudio A S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio com 2022 Dynaudio A S All text and image copyrights reserved Subject to change without notice 36 Focus User manual ...

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