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Focal Profile 918 manual

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    Due to constant technological advances, F ocal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice. Images may not conform exactly to specific product. F ocal- JMlab ® - BP 374 - 108, rue de l'Avenir - 42353 La T alaudière cedex - F rance - www .focal.com T el. (+33) 04 77 43 57 00 - Fax (+33) 04 77 43 57 04 Français page 13 PROFI LE[...]

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    P age Running -in period 5 Specifications 5 P ositioning 7 Optimization 7 Connections 7 User instructions 7 Choice of speakers 9 Central channel placement 9 Effect channel speakers ‘s place 9 Magnetic disturbance 9 Accessories 8 User precautions 8 About amplifiers 10 Cable 10 Conditions of guarantee 10 Specifications 11 Notes 20 International Gua[...]

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    Thank you for choosing F ocal loudspeakers. W e are pleased to share with you our philosophy : “the Spirit of Sound”. These high-performance speakers feature the latest technical developments from F ocal in terms of speaker design, whether it is for high fidelity or home theater systems. In order to enjoy the maximum of their performance, we ad[...]

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    The Focal- JMlab guarantee only applies if the enclosed guarantee card is returned to us within 10 days of purchase. Running -in period The drivers used in the loudspeaker are complex mechanical devices and require a run-in period before they deliver their best performance. They must get adapted to the temperature and humidity conditions of their e[...]

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    A B C D E PROFI LE User manual 6[...]

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    P ositioning The loudspeakers have been engineered to deliver the most faithful sound reproduction, whether they are used for music or home cinema. In order to enhance their performance, to guarantee a high quality of listening, sound image and tone balance, it is important to note the following basic rules. The listening area must be located at th[...]

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    F G H I J K PROFI LE User manual 8[...]

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    Choice of speakers Y ours loudspeakers have been engineered to work with stereo systems as well as with home theater systems. If you already own a pair of stereo P rofile loudspeakers and wish to purchase a complete home theater system, it is of the utmost importance that you use the central and effect loudspeakers of the same product line. It is t[...]

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    Accessories Floorstanding loudspeaker systems include four decoupling spikes (cones) and should be screwed, if necessary , into the four metal inserts situated on the base of the loudspeaker . These spikes ensure a better stability for floorstanding speakers, particularly if the floor is not perfectly flat and smooth. This stability improves clarit[...]

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    Profile 908 Profile 918 T ype 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf loudspeaker 2 1/2 -way bass-reflex floor standing loudspeaker Drivers 1" Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter 6 1/2 " "W" cone mid-bass, 1 1/4 " voice coil 1" Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter 6 1/2 " "W" cone mid-bass,1 1/4 " voice coil 6 1/2 " "[...]

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    P age Période de rodage 13 Caractéristiques 13 Choix de l’emplacement 15 Optimisation 15 Branchements 15 Conseils d’utilisation 15 Choix des enceintes 15 Placement de l’enceinte centrale 17 Placement des enceintes surround 17 P erturbations magnétiques 17 Accessoires 18 Précautions d’utilisation 18 Choix de l’amplificateur 18 Choix de[...]

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    Pour validation de la garantie Focal- JMlab, merci de nous retourner la garantie jointe dans les 10 jours. Période de rodage Les haut-parleurs utilisés dans Profile sont des éléments mécaniques complexes qui exigent une période d’adaptation pour fonctionner au mieux de leurs possibilités et s’adapter aux conditions de température et d?[...]

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    A B C D E PROFI LE Manuel d’utilisation 14[...]

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    Choix de l’emplacement V os enceintes ont été étudiées pour restituer le plus fidèlement possible toutes les formes de musiques ou programmes home cinéma. Il convient toutefois d’observer quelques règles simples pour optimiser leurs performances, garantir un bon équilibre tonal et une image sonore réaliste. Les enceintes devront être [...]

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    F G H I J K PROFI LE Manuel d’utilisation 16[...]

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    Choix des enceintes V os enceintes ont été mises au point pour fonctionner en stéréo comme en home cinéma. Si vous possédez déjà des enceintes P rofile à l’avant et désirez évoluer vers le home cinéma, il est capital d’utiliser une enceinte centrale et des enceintes surround. Il s’agit de la seule solution envisageable pour vous g[...]

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    Accessoires Les enceintes colonnes sont fournies avec quatre pointes (cônes) de découplage, à visser au besoin sur les 4 inserts métalliques situés à la base de l’enceinte. Ces pointes permettent d’assurer une très bonne stabilité aux enceintes colonne, notamment lorsque le sol n ’est pas parfaitement plan et lisse. Cette stabilité e[...]

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    Profile 908 Profile 918 T ype Enceinte compacte 2 voies bass-reflex Colonne 2 voies et demi bass-reflex Haut-parleurs T weteer 25 mm à dôme inversé Al/ Mg Grave-médium "W" 16,5 cm, bobine 32 mm T weteer 25 mm à dôme inversé Al/ Mg Grave-médium "W" 16,5 cm, bobine 32 mm Grave "W" 16,5 mm, bobine 40 mm Réponse e[...]

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    D Ihr Focal- JMlab-Produkt wurde mit hochwertigen Materialien und Komponenten entworfen und hergestellt, die recycelbar sind und wieder verwendet werden können. Dieses Symbol bedeutet, dass elektrische und elektronische. Geräte am Ende ihrer Nutzungsdauer vom Hausmüll getrennt entsorgt werden müssen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Gerät bei Ihrer [...]

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    Our user manuals are printed on paper recycled. Nos notices sont imprimées sur du papier recyclé. PL Produkt Focal-JMlab został zaprojektowany i wykonany z materiałów i elementów wysokiej jakości, nadających się do recyklingu i ponownego wykorzystania. Symbol ten oznacza, że sprzęt elektryczny i elektroniczny należy utylizować po zako?[...]

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    Nous garantissons la confidentialité de ces informations. Dans un but d'évolution, Focal- JMlab se réserve le droit de modifier les spécifications techniques de ses produits sans préavis. Images non contractuelles. iP od, iP ad, iPhone ® : Autre lecteurs de musique portable : T uner / W eb Radio : DVD : Blu Ray : CD / SACD : Satellite / [...]

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    The information given on this page will remain confidential. SCEB-110907/4 - codo1102 Due to constant technological advances, F ocal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice. Images may not conform exactly to specific product. Focal- JMlab - BP 374 - 108, rue de l’Avenir - 42353 La T alaudière cedex - FRANCE The Focal guarantee[...]