Focal VESTIA Center Channel Loudspeaker User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: FOCAL

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VESTIA Center Channel Loudspeaker
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Special precautions
References
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VESTIA ™ CENTER
User Manual

VESTIA Center Channel Loudspeaker

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VESTIA CENTER

Type	2-way bass-reflex center loudspeaker
Speaker drivers	2 x 6 1/2 ” (16.5cm) Slatefiber Mid-bass 1″ (25mm) Al/Mg

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

**** The exclamation mark represented in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert users to the existence of important instructions in the user manual relating to the use and maintenance of the device.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Take the warnings into consideration
Follow all the instructions.
Do not use this device around water.
Only clean with a dry cloth.
Keep the loudspeakers away from sources of heat, such as radiators, stoves, heat register or any other devices which give off heat (including amplifiers).
Only use fixing devices, stands, tripods, supports or tables recommended by the manufacturer or those supplied with the product.
If using a trolley or cart, pay particular attention when moving the equipment to avoid any risk of damage or injury.
All maintenance must be carried out by a qualified professional. Maintenance is necessary if any damage has been caused to the device, damage due to liquid spilt on
the device or objects inserted into the device, exposure to rain or humidity, a malfunction or physical damage.
Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer toprevent any risk of damage or injury.
Never insert an object into the vents on the device. It may come into contact with high-voltage components or cause a short circuit which may lead to fire or electric
shock. Never get liquid on the device.
Never try to repair this device yourself; opening the device may expose you to high-voltages and otherrisks. For any maintenance or repairs, contact a qualified professional.
When it’s necessary to replace components, make sure the technician uses the components specified by the manufacturer or ones which have exactly the same characteristics as the original. Components which aren’t compliant may cause a fire, an electric shock or other accidents.
After any repairs or an intervention on the device, ask the technician to test the equipment in order to check that the product works correctly and is safe.
The device must not be mounted to a wall or ceiling unless intended by the manufacturer.
In order to avoid damaging your hearing, do not listen to speakers at high volumes for extended periods of time. Listening to speakers at high volumes can cause damage to the user’s ears and may lead to hearing problems (temporary or permanent deafness, buzzing in the ears, tinnitus, hyperacusis). Exposure to excessive volumes (over
85dB) for more than one hour can cause irreparable damage to your hearing.

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Thank you for purchasing a Focal product. Welcome to our High-Fidelity world. Innovation, tradition, excellence and pleasure are our values; our one and only aim is to bring you a sound that is rich, pure and true. To get the most out of your product, we recommend that you read the instructions in this booklet, then store it in a safe place to refer to in the future.
Grilles (fig. B)
The Vestia loudspeakers are supplied with grilles to protect the speaker drivers. They are easy to fit or remove thanks to their magnetic attachment system.
We advise removing them when you are listening to music to get the best performance from your loudspeakers.
Connections (fig. C)
Vestia connectors provide reliable, multi-purpose contacts for stripped cables (up to 3/16” – 4mm diameter), fork terminals or banana connectors. It is imperative that you respect the polarity of the loudspeakers. The connector marked “+” must be connected to the positive output on the amplifier, and the connector marked “-” must be connected to the negative terminal. Stereo image and bass perception will be seriously compromised if these conditions are not respected. Choose good quality cables with a
cross-section appropriate for their length: your dealer will be able to advise you.
Recommendations for use
The way the loudspeakers behave depends on the room’s acoustics, the correct positioning of the loudspeakers within the room and the listener’s location.
You can tweak each of these elements to correct or improve a desired effect.
The sound is harsh, aggressive: your room’s acoustics are probably too reverberant. Consider using sound-absorbing materials (rugs, sofa, wall coverings, curtains, etc.) and sound-reflecting materials (furniture) to absorb or diffuse resonance.
The sound is “flat”, strangled: there are too many sound-absorbing materials in the room; the sound is soaked up and has no depth. Aim for a better balance between the absorbent and reflective materials within your room.
In general, aim to have a reflective wall behind the loudspeakers so that the sound develops correctly. The wall behind the listening area, meanwhile, will ideally be absorbent to prevent rear reflections from “contaminating” the perception of the stereo image. Furniture can be placed judiciously on the side walls to diffuse the sound waves and therefore ensure certain frequency ranges are not excited, particularly in the midrange (suppression of flutter echoes).
Positioning the Vestia Center (fig. A, D, E)
The central loudspeaker should be placed close to the screen for realistic dialogue reproduction. It can be placed beneath the television if the TV unit allows this.
If a standard projection screen is used, the central loudspeaker must be placed below the screen for optimum results. (fig. D)
If a micro-perforated screen is used, it can then be placed behind and towards the lower half of the screen.
If positioning the loudspeaker on a furniture unit, make sure you stick on the silicone feet before installation.
You can also add the rubber base beneath the loudspeaker, in the space provided, to tilt the loudspeaker backwards and thereby slightly lift the soundstage. (fig. A)

Break-in period
The speaker drivers used in Vestia loudspeakers are complex mechanical components which require a certain time to adapt to operate at their best and to become acclimatised to the temperature and humidity of the listening environment. This break-in period varies depending on the climate and may last a few weeks. To reduce the break-in period, we recommend operating the loudspeakers for approximately twenty consecutive hours. Once the loudspeakers’ characteristics have totally stabilised, you will be able to enjoy your Vestia loudspeakers’ performance to the full.

Special precautions

** The only maintenance required for the Vestia loudspeakers is dusting with a dry cloth. If your loudspeaker becomes dirty, we recommend simply cleaning it with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, detergents, alcohol-based or corrosive products, scrapers or scourers to clean the surface of a loudspeaker. Keep the loudspeakers away from sources of heat.
Choosing the right amplifier
It is not an excess of amplifier power that can damage your loudspeakers and speaker drivers but a lack of power. Moreover, if the volume is turned up too high, the amplifier saturates and generates parasite signals that may damage the tweeter. The dynamic capacity and definition of Vestia loudspeakers are sufficient to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of whatever amplifier is connected. Your retailer will be able to help you choose the amplifier best suited to your tastes and budget.
Conditions of warranty
All Focal loudspeakers are covered by warranty drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your country. Your distributor can provide all details concerning the conditions of warranty. Warranty cover extends at least to that granted by the legal warranty in force in the country where the original purchase invoice was issued.
Correct elimination of this product.**
This marking indicates that within the EU this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes. To prevent any risk to the environment or human health, please recycle them responsibly to encourage the reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems available, or contact the retailer where you purchased the product. They can recycle this product safely.

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