Focal ACCESS 2 User manual

ACCESS
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User
Manual
Congratulations
on
choosing
Focal
automobile
speakers.
Focal
speakers
remain
high
quality
products,
due
to
the
multitude
of
advanced
materials
used.
Detailed
research
and
development
in
the
laboratory,
from
dedicated
engineers
and
technicians,
played
a
major
role
in
producing
such
high
performing
products.
To
gain
the
best results
from
your
speakers,
please
ensure
you
follow
these
recommendations.
If
not
followed
correctly
any
fault
observed,
may
not
be
covered
by
the
guarantee.
Technical
advances,
included
in
the
Access
range
• Polypropylene cones
•
TN44
aluminum
I
magnesium
inverted
dome
tweeter
• Separated crossover, fully optimised with
adjustable level control.
High
quality components
used
throughout.
• Butyl surround
Included
• 2 x
woofer
I
midrange
(2-way kits)
• 2
midrange
(3-way kits)
• 2
woofer
(3-way kits)
• 2 x tweeters
• 2 x gaskets
• 2 x crossovers
• fixing screws
• 2 x lock washers
the
Spirit
of
Sound
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Important recommendations
Before attempting any installation work, it is very important to verify how much space is available to fit the speakers
into the vehicle.
Key points:
• For direct
replacement of original speakers, please check there is enough space for your new Focal speakers.
• Ensure the
speaker is clean from debris and metallic particles that maybe attached (especially after drilling)
• Do not touch the tweeter cone.
Choice of installation and positioning the tweeter
To achieve best results for your installation, please follow these simple guidelines
• Use a variety of speakers to achieve a large bandwidth, the most central possible.
• Speakers positioned in
the most forward location possible, for correct staging.
• Tweeters positioned
preferably high in the doors or in the dash (if space permitting), to obtain un-muddled high and
midrange frequencies. These being directive to the listener.
•
To position the tweeters direct in-line to the listeners ears, for improved imaging.
Prefered woofer and
mid-range positions.
000
§
s
3x prefered tweeter
positions

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Cables
and
connections
• For best results with
your
Access speakers, we
recommend
you
include
the use
of
Focal cables.
• Alternatively,
other
high
quality
cable
can be used,
if
sufficient section thickness is
available
(minimum
thickness
=
1
mm
2
).
This
is
particularly
important
for
long
lengths
of
cable
to
ensure a strong efficient signal
is
maintained.
• Always ensure the
polarity
is
respected, (
+
is
connected to
+)
and
(-
is
connected
to-).
•
Maintain
correct connections,
from
principal
source
radio
I
amplifier
(left
I
right
I
front
and
rear),
and
crossover
to
speakers (tweeter to tweeter}, (mid
to
mid),
(woofer to woofer},
is
always observed.
•
If
the
woofer
is
located
at
the
bottom
on
the door, connect the
woofer
directly
on
the
amplifier
in
order
to have
more
dynamic
midrange.
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Output
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Tweeter
Left
Output
Input
Fitting
the
tweeter
There
are
two
mounting
possibilities
available:
surface
or
flush
mount.
To
easily install the tweeter, you have to
turn
the
pod
round,
then release
the tweeter.
Surface
mounting
(dashboard):
choose the
angle
that
best suits
your
installation
(1
oo
or
30
°)
and
mount
the
pod
firmly
using the screws
supplied. Feed the
wire
through
the
hole
in the
pod
and
re-fit the
tweeter in place.
Flush
mounting:
cut a
neat
45mm
diameter
hole
in the panel
where
you
want
to
place the tweeter. Then, insert the tweeter in the
front
panel.
In the same time,
put
the
lock
washer
in the
rear
panel. Feed the wire
through
the
hole
and
push
simultaneously
on the
pod
and
the
washer
to lock the
pod
on
the
panel.
Feed the
wire
through
the hole in the
pod
and
re-fit the tweeter in place.
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3-way kits connections
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Fitting
the
crossover
Locate the crossovers in a dry,
preferably
ventilated
area,
using either the screws supplied
or
double-sided
tape.
To
open
the box, squeeze the
middle
on
the side,
and
remove the cover.
In some cases,
depending
on
your
installation
and
the
space
available,
it
maybe
easier
to
route the cables
and
connect
to
the crossover,
before
securing the crossover
to
the vehicle. Please check before.
Level
adjustment
of
tweeter
and
midrange
The
toggle
switch
found
inside the crossover, allows the user to adjust the tweeter level.
II
This user-friendly
option
allows
effective adjustments
to
be
made,
to
your
own
personal listening pleasure, plus
optimising
the infinite
amount
of
speaker installation locations
available
.
This allows the system
to
be
"tailor
made"
to
your
vehicle, effectively ensuring the best acoustics
are
possible.
Remember
too
much
treble
and
your
system
may
sound aggressive, thus suffer a lose
of
dynamics, resulting in
poor
definition.
Level position 0
or
-3dB,
if
the tweeter
is
located very close to
woofer-midrange,
or
in kick
panel,
for
the
2-way
kits,
or
+3,
OdB
for
the
3-way
kits.
Level position -3
or
-6dB,
if
the tweeter
is
located high in the vehicle (in the dash
or
high
in the doors) with the
woofer
positioned
comparatively
low
for
the
2-way
kits
and
0,
-3dB
for
the
3-way
kits.
Tweeter
level
adju
s
tment
-6dB
,-
3dB
a
nd
OdB

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Specifications
130A1
SG
165A1
SG
165A3
SG
Type
2-way
kit
2-way
kit
3-way
kit
4"
(100mm)
Diameter
5.12"
(130mm)
6.5"
(
165mm)
6.5
(165mm)
Maximum
power
100W
120W
160W
Nominal
power
sow
60W
80W
Sensitivity
(2.8V/1m)
91dB
92dB 90dB
Frequency
response
65Hz-
20kHz
60Hz-20kHz 55Hz-20kHz
Impedance
4ohms 4ohms 4ohms
3.?0"
(94mm)
Fitting
diameter
4.
61"
(
11?mm)
5.35"
(
141mm)
5.55"
(141mm)
2.1?"
(
SSmm)
Mounting
depth
2.20"
(56mm)
2.60"
(66mm)
2.60"
(66mm)
How
can
you
improve
the
sound
quality
of
your
speakers?
Easy.
To
improve
the sound
quality
of
your
speakers
notably
those installed into the doors, Focal has the answer.
Known as
"BAM",
this material acts as a sound absorber,
to
effectively reduce unwanted resonances
and
ensure
your
speakers produce a
more
full sound. No-fuss installation ensures this accessory, proves to be a real asset
for
your
Focal
speakers/installation.
Consult
your
Focal retailer
for
further
information.

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What is the power for your amplifier?
Access speakers are already highly efficient, with improved sensitivity. Therefore, their use with a high power head
unit will provide comfortable listening pleasure.
However used in a more high-end system, with separate amplification, the audio quality will be greatly improved. It
is very important to know the rated power of the amplifier is suitable for the speakers used. Otherwise your speakers
may distort, or possible damage could occur.
Always consult the
owners manual of the principal source (head unit/amplifier}, to ensure the power rating is
compatible. A safe guide is to ensure the maximum power of the amplifier is not greater than the nominal power of
the speakers.
Installation upgrade (with the help of a subwoofer)
If you want your system to have bass, with real punch and power, we recommend the inclusion of a subwoofer. This
will greatly improve your listening pleasure and give your system, some real physical dimension.
Focal has therefore developed a range of subwoofer drivers and complete subwoofer systems, to compliment your
Access speakers.
Consult your local dealer, or check out these exciting products on the Focal Internet site: www.focal.com
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.
In
addition to Car hi-fi systems, Focal offers personalized solutions for the equipment of your house. Enjoy at home
the hi-fi and home cinema sensations provided by the Focal sound. Four product lines by the French leading loud-
speaker manufacturer, are at your disposal to share with you our passion : the Spirit of Sound I www.focal-fr.com
-Your Focai-JMiab product was developed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components which
can be recycled
and/or re-used. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed
of separately from normal garbage at the end of its operational lifetime.Piease dispose of this product by
bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. This will help to protect the
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