FYNE AUDIO F500 SP Series Premium Hi-Fi Speakers User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- FYNE AUDIO
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FYNE AUDIO F500 SP Series Premium Hi-Fi Speakers
Product Information:
F500 SP Series
The F500 SP Series is a range of loudspeakers designed by Fyne Audio. These speakers are crafted in Scotland by experienced engineers and manufactured to high standards. They are designed to provide exceptional sound quality and listening pleasure for many years.
Product Usage Instructions:
Safety
Before installing the loudspeakers, read the user manual carefully to
ensure safety and optimal performance.
Spike Fixing (F501SP & F502SP)
Thread the 4 carpet spikes and adjustment thumb wheels to the inserts in the
plinths of each loudspeaker. Use the provided HEX key to adjust the spikes
from above to ensure stability and level positioning. On delicate floors, use
the cups provided to prevent damage.
Positioning
Position the loudspeakers approximately 1.5 – 4.5m apart (5 – 15 feet), with a
minimum distance of 0.5m (20 inches) from the rear wall and 1m (3 feet) from
the side walls. Experiment with toe-in towards the listener for optimal stereo
imaging. Use cups or stick-on feet provided to protect delicate surfaces.
Connecting Speaker Cables
Consult your dealer for advice on selecting suitable speaker cables for your
budget and system. Bare wire connections can be made by unscrewing the
terminal and using the hole in the threaded post. Alternatively, use dedicated
4mm plugs or terminated cable sets. Ensure positive-to-positive and negative-
to-negative connections between the speaker and amplifier.
All models have two sets of terminals for HF and LF. For single-wire operation, keep the link bars in place. For bi-wire operation, remove the link bars and use two sets of cables or dedicated bi-wire cable for optimal sound quality.
Earth Connection
The loudspeaker has an earth or ground connection to reduce radio frequency
interference. Connect a separate earth wire or use a dedicated screened
loudspeaker cable for best results.
Grilles
The grilles are magnetically attached for easy removal. For the best sound
quality, it is recommended to remove the grilles. When removed, the grilles
can be stored magnetically on the rear of the loudspeaker (F501SP and F502SP
only).
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio loudspeakers, proudly designed by our
experienced engineers and manufactured to exacting standards by our craftsmen
in Scotland. We believe they will give you many years of listening pleasure.
Before installing these loudspeakers, please read this manual in full, both
for safety reasons, and to ensure you achieve the best performance possible.
SAFETY
For safety reasons, and to ensure you achieve the best performance possible,
please fully read this document before installing these loudspeakers.
To prevent injury or damage when unpacking the loudspeakers, please do not use
the protective bag to lift them in case it tears. If possible retain packaging
for future use.
The spikes are very sharp – take care to avoid personal injury.
These speakers must always be connected to a suitable amplifier and never to a
mains supply.
Ensure your amplifier is switched off before making connections, to avoid
damage.
SPIKE FITTING (F501SP & F502SP)
Thread the 4 carpet spikes and adjustment thumb wheels to the inserts in the
plinths of each loudspeaker. They can be adjusted from above once the
loudspeaker is in place using the HEX key provided, to ensure it is stable and
level (Fig. 1).
On wooden or other delicate floors, use the cups provided to prevent damage to the surface.
POSITIONING
The loudspeakers should be positioned approximately 1.5 – 4.5m apart (5 – 15 feet), ideally no closer than 0.5m (20 inches) from the rear wall, and no closer than 1m (3 feet) from the side walls (Fig.2).
Some degree of experimentation will provide the best results, especially with
toe in towards the listener, to give the best stereo imaging.
If you choose to place your loudspeaker on wooden or other delicate floors or surfaces, use the cups provided with floorstanding models or stick on feet for bookshelf models to help protect the surface.
CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLES
Your dealer will be able to advise on the most suitable choice of cables for your budget and system, to obtain the best performance.
Bare wire connections may be made by unscrewing the terminal, and making use of the hole in the threaded post. Alternatively, dedicated 4mm plugs may be purchased, or are already fitted to terminated cable sets.
Ensure connections are made positive to positive and negative to negative between the speaker and the amplifier.
All models are provided with two sets of terminals one for the HF and one for the LF. When using a single cable wire as shown, keep the link bars in place (Fig. 3). For bi-wire operation omit the link bars, and wire with two sets of cable or a dedicated bi-wire cable (Fig. 4). This option will ensure the best possible sound quality.
EARTH CONNECTION
The loudspeaker is provided with an earth or ground connection, connected to
the drive unit chassis.
The purpose of this is to ground any radio frequency interference that may get
back to the amplifier, reducing fine detail and resolution. A separate earth
wire may be used for this purpose, but best results will be obtained by using
a dedicated screened loudspeaker cable.
GRILLES
Although the magnetically attached grilles are designed for maximum transparency, we always recommend removal for the best possible sound quality. When removed, the grilles may be stored magnetically on the rear of the loudspeaker (Fig 5 & 6) – F501SP and F502SP only.
CABINET CARE
The cabinet may be cleaned with a microfiber cloth. Avoid exposure to extremes
of heat, humidity and direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Never use solvents or abrasive materials, as this will cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
WARRANTY
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No maintenance of the loudspeaker is necessary.
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Please register your Fyne Audio Limited product online at www.fyneaudio.com. All of our products have been produced and tested with care and precision to give first-class service.
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All passive loudspeakers are guaranteed for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase from an authorised Fyne
Audio Limited dealer. This warranty is subject to the absence or evidence of misuse, overload, or accidental damage, applies only to the original registered owner, it is non transferable, and covers only genuine Fyne Audio Limited products with the original undamaged serial number and proof of purchase. -
All active and electronic components are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase from an authorised Fyne Audio Limited dealer subject to the absence of, or evidence of, misuse, overload or accidental damage.
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If at any time during this warranty period the equipment proves to be defective for any reason other than accident, misuse, neglect, unauthorised modification, incorrect installation or connection, matched with improper equipment or fair wear and tear, we will repair any such manufacturing defect or, at our option, replace it without charge for labour, parts or return carriage.
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If you suspect a problem with a Fyne Audio Limited product, in the first instance, discuss it with your Fyne Audio
Limited dealer. If you require further assistance, then we ask that you deal directly with your local Fyne Audio Limited distributor. If you cannot locate your distributor please contact Fyne Audio Limited Customer Services, via our website listed above or at the e-mail enquiries@fyneaudio.com -
Do not ship any product to Fyne Audio Limited without previous authorisation.
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LIABILITY
Other than the warranty and services set out in this warranty, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Fyne Audio
Limited and its Authorised Distributors shall not be liable to you and/or any third party or entity whatsoever for:- any loss, damages and/or malfunction caused to any product(s) which is/are connected to any of the Fyne Audio
Limited products any damages, loss and liability (except for any personal injuries or death), whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential special, punitive or otherwise, howsoever caused by, arising out of, or otherwise in relation to the installation, delivery, use, service, repair, replacement and/or maintenance of the Fyne Audio Limited product; or any damages, loss and liability (except for any personal injuries or death) under this warranty in respect of any act, omission, or negligence of any of their technicians, employees, agents, representatives or independent contractors relating to the actual or purported performance of any of the obligations under this warranty. -
Without limiting the above, the maximum liability of the Fyne Audio Limited and its Authorised Distributors under this warranty shall not in any event or under any circumstances exceed the actual purchase price paid for the Fyne Audio Limited product(s).
SPECIFICATIONS
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Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio loudspeakers, proudly designed by our experienced engineers and manufactured to exacting standards by our craftsmen in Scotland.
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References
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