Focal UTOPIA 1000 IWLCR, User Manual

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1000 SERIES UTOPIA
U s e r m a n u a l
EN
Surround-sound loudspeakers for the 7.1 system
When using wall loudspeakers, the right and left surround-sound loudspeakers should be installed on the side walls level with
the listening area, and at the same height as the right and left front speakers. The surround-sound speakers should be installed
on the wall behind the listening area, and at the same height as the right and left front loudspeakers. The space between the two
loudspeakers should be between 6.5ft (2.5m) and 13ft (6m) (
fig. 6 ). An angle between 90° and 110° between the axis of loudspeaker
beside the listening area and the axis from the centre speaker to the listening area should also be respected ( fig. 7 ). In addition, an
angle between 135° à 150° between the axis of the loudspeaker behind the listening area and the axis from the centre speaker to
the listening area should be respected in order to follow Dolby specifications (
fig. 7 ).
Existing construction
The methods of installing and mounting loudspeakers to walls, ceilings or any other surface depend on the conditions and standards
of construction, refurbishment, safety and cabling in force and applicable to the brackets involved. In addition, the products may
vibrate and damage the brackets in which they are installed. For this reason, the relevant installation operations must be performed
by a qualified professional who is familiar with installation and safety standards. Focal does not provide any end-of-use warranty
for a given bracket or installation, as installing the loudspeakers is the customer's sole responsibility. Focal is therefore not liable
in any capacity whatsoever in the event of unhooking, fall, accident and/or any other result or damage of any kind related to the
installation of loudspeakers. The risk of vibrations is considerable.
Before installing the loudspeakers, ensure that the intended positions in the wall are free of any obstruction such as air vents or any
cables that may interfere with the installation. Use the appropriate tools to help you determine suitable locations. Make sure that
there is enough space inside the wall to install the product. Trace around the cut-out template supplied, onto the existing wall. Cut
along the traced line with a suitable tool to create an opening in the wall (
fig. A2/B2
). It is important to bond the structural elements
surrounding the loudspeaker. At high volumes or when listening for prolonged periods, vibrations can occur and negatively impact
the listening experience (wall/battens/wall plate, for example).
New construction
Use the optional specific mounting kit. Wire up the speakers before installing them. If assembling the 1000 Series IWSUB UTOPIA
and IWLCR UTOPIA products, connect the Speakon cable between each product following the diagram (
fig. F ). If assembling 1000
IWSUB UTOPIA products, connect the Speakon cable between each product following the diagram ( fig. G ). It is important to bond
the structural elements surrounding the loudspeaker. At high volumes or when listening for prolonged periods, vibrations can occur
and negatively impact the listening experience (wall/battens/wall plate, for example).
Installing the loudspeakers
Products from the 1000 Series UTOPIA range include a loudspeaker and a magnetic grille. Products from the 1000 Series UTOPIA
range are closed and are less than 3
15/16
" (10cm) deep, allowing them to be easily installed in most walls. 1000 Series UTOPIA
products are fitted into the wall using rotating brackets. To do this, place the loudspeaker into the cut-out opening and turn the
screw on the mounting brackets clockwise to tighten it using the Allen key supplied or a screw-gun. If using a screwdriver, make
sure that the tightening torque is set to a low value to avoid damaging the mounting brackets. The loudspeaker is properly mounted
when you feel resistance at the end of tightening. Products from the 1000 Series UTOPIA are heavy and therefore should be
installed by at least 2 people, including one professional.
1000 IWLCR UTOPIA
1. Connect the pre-stripped loudspeaker wire to the loudspeaker's spring-loaded terminals. It is essential that the connection
polarity for each loudspeaker is correct: 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 (
fig. A4 ).
Mono-amplification scenario: 1000 IWLCR UTOPIA allows a mono-amplification connection, in which case use the two ‘straps’
supplied and connect the inputs as shown (
fig. A4 ).
Bi-amplification scenario: 1000 IWLCR UTOPIA allows a bi-amplification connection, in which case use the two ‘straps’ and connect
each cable or amplifier to the BASS and MAIN (midrange/treble) inputs as shown (
fig. A4 ).
2. Insert the product into the wall by pressing on each side of the loudspeaker to ensure it is in place ( fig. A5 ). Products from the
1000 Series are heavy, and it is therefore essential that they are installed by a specialist. We recommend that installation is carried
out by at least 2 people.
3. Lock all the mounting brackets using the Allen key supplied (
fig. A6 ). Make sure the brackets are snug against the internal
partition of your wall.
4. Position the midrange-treble support facing towards the listening area by slightly unscrewing the 4 screws at the top and the
bottom of it (
fig. A7 ).
5. If required, adjust the treble, midrange and woofers according to the room's acoustics. Simply adjust the position of the ‘straps’
as desired.
6. Peel off the tape from the adhesive on the grille seals, then stick the seals onto the ends of the grilles (
fig. A8 ). The seals will stick
after a few seconds ( fig. A8 ). In the vertical position, select the seal with the vertical logo; the Focal logo will always be located at
the bottom of the product. In the horizontal position, select the seal with the horizontal logo; the logo will be on the right of the
product.
7. The grille can now be fitted. The grille is held onto the mounting frame magnetically, which means you only need to align it with
the edge of the mounting frame (
fig. A9 ). Self-adhesive felt is used so that the product blends more seamlessly into your interior.
You can also choose not to stick felt onto your grilles, for perfect sound reproduction. A grille positioned incorrectly on the product
may vibrate and negatively impact the listening experience. Make sure the grille is correctly positioned on the loudspeaker’s metal
frame. NB: the felt may peel off while you are handling the grille.