FOCAL 2022 Circum Aural Open Back Headphones User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: FOCAL

Table of Contents

FOCAL 2022 Circum Aural Open Back Headphones
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Specification
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Package Contents
Connecting Your Headphones
Caring For Your Headphones
Unpacking and storing your headphones
Warranty Terms And Conditions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
References
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FOCAL 2022 Circum Aural Open Back Headphones

Product Information

Specifications:

Type: Circum-aural open-back Headphones wired
Impedance: 26
Sensitivity: 100dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz
THD: 0.2% @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL
Frequency response: 25Hz – 22kHz
Speaker drivers: 15/8” (40mm) ‘M’-shaped Aluminium/Magnesium dome
Weight: 294g (without carrying case)
Cable provided: 6ft (1.8m) mini-jack cable, 1/4” (6.3mm) jack adapter
Carrying case provided: 97/16” x 81/4” x 23/4” (24 x 21 x 7cm)

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions:
It is crucial to follow these safety instructions for the optimal and safe use of your headphones:

Use compliant adapters for aeroplane seat plugs to prevent personal injury or property damage.
If you experience heat or loss of audio signal, disconnect the headphones immediately.
Avoid applying weight or pressure on the headphones, even when not in use.
Avoid exposing the headphones to moisture or water.
Clean the headphones with a soft, dry cloth; avoid using solvent-based cleaning products.
Do not modify the system or its accessories as it may compromise safety and performance.
When replacing earpads, use only specific pad models provided by the manufacturer.
Consult a medical professional if you have implanted medical devices before using the headphones due to magnetic components.
Keep packaging away from children to prevent suffocation risks.
Supervise children under 14 and individuals with disabilities when using the headphones.

Product Care:
To maintain your headphones in good condition:

Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Store in a cool, dry place when not in use.
Avoid bending or twisting the cables excessively.
Regularly inspect cables for any signs of damage and replace them if necessary.

Usage:
To enjoy optimal audio quality:

Connect the headphones securely to your audio device using the provided cable and adapter.
Adjust the headband for a comfortable fit without excessive pressure on the ears.
Select an appropriate volume level to prevent hearing damage.
Store the headphones in the provided carrying case when not in use for protection.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use these headphones for gaming?
A: These headphones are designed for high-quality audio playback and may not have specific features for gaming. However, they can be used for gaming if audio quality is your priority.
Q: How do I clean the earpads?
A: To clean the earpads, gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using cleaning products containing solvents as they may damage the material.

Specification

Type Circum-aural open-back Headphones wired
Impedance 26Ω
Sensitivity 100dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz
THD 0.2% @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL
Frequency response 25Hz – 22kHz
Speaker drivers 15/8” (40mm) ‘M’-shaped Aluminium/Magnesium dome
Weight 294g (without carrying case)
Cable provided 6ft (1.8m) mini-jack cable, 1/4” (6.3mm) jack adapter
Carrying case provided 97/16” x 81/4” x 23/4” (24 x 21 x 7cm)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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This symbol is designed to warn the user of the presence of important instructions mentioned in the user manual and relating to the handling, operation and maintenance of the device.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to water, rain or moisture. In addition, the device must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the device.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not attempt to repair this device yourself. Opening the device may be dangerous. Contact a qualified professional for all work on the device.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lit candles, near the device.
When replacement components are needed, use only the components specified by the manufacturer or components with identical technical features to those of the original product. Using non-compliant components could cause fires, electric shocks or other risks.
After any maintenance or repair work on the device, test it to check that it is working safely.
Turn the source to Minia Mum before connecting the products and turning up the volume. Once the products are in place, gradually increase the volume to a reasonable and comfortable level.
To avoid damaging your hearing, do not listen to loudspeakers at high volumes for long periods. Listening to loudspeakers at an excessive volume can cause damage to the user’s ears and may lead to hearing problems (temporary or permanent deafness, buzzing in the ears, tinnitus, hyperacusis). Exposing your ears to a volume higher than 85dB SPL-LAeq for several hours can irreversibly damage your hearing.
Never use the headphones without the earpads or protective tips.
Be sure to use the headphones in such a way that you can still hear sounds around you. In particular, the product’s active noise cancellation may make ambient noise inaudible or significantly change your perception of warning signals; reducing the chance of hearing ambient noise is a risk for yourself and those around you. Do not use the headphones in conditions requiring special attention, such as when outdoors in heavy traffic, near a construction site or a railway line, etc. Never drive a vehicle (car, motorcycle, boat, electric scooter, etc.) or ride a bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade, hoverboard, etc. while wearing headphones. Any use under these circumstances is dangerous and, in some countries, illegal.
It is also not recommended to use the headphones for running, walking or doing any other activity in crowded places. When using the headphones under these circumstances, set the volume to low so that you can hear ambient sounds, including horns, alarms and warning signals. In any case, the headphones were not designed to be used when practising sports.
Do not use the headphones for anything but their original function. Never use the headphones as a form of noise protection. Do not use the headphones as an aviation communications headset.
Use compliant adapters to connect your headphones to aeroplane seat plugs. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage caused by overheating.
If you feel heat or lose your audio signal, remove and disconnect the headphones immediately.
Do not apply any weight or pressure to the headphones, including when turned off or not in use.
Do not expose your headphones to moisture or immerse them in water.
The headphones do not require specific cleaning. If necessary, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use cleaning products containing solvents.
Do not modify the system or its accessories. Unauthorised modifications may compromise your safety, regulatory compliance and device performance. If you replace your earpads, be sure to replace them only with the specific pad model provided by the manufacturer so as not to alter the comfort or the sound quality.
This product contains magnetic components and generates magnetic fields which may interfere with pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. Before using the headphones, contact your GP if you have any questions regarding the effect of these components on the functioning of an implanted medical device.
After removing the product from its packaging, keep the packaging out of the reach of children. It could present a suffocation risk.
Some users who are not self-sufficient enough to use the product on their own without danger. In particular, children under 14 or people with some types of disabilities must be supervised and/or accompanied when using the device.
The product incorporates parts (speaker driver suspensions) containing a small amount of 6,6’-di-tert-butyl-2,2’-methylenedi-pcresol (DBMC). Ingestion of this substance may harm your fertility. The substance may be harmful to aquatic organisms in the long term; any spillage into the environment or sewage system must be avoided. Recycle the product and its parts; use the appropriate collection systems or contact the dealer from whom the product was purchased to recycle the product and its components safely.

Thank you for purchasing a Focal product. Welcome to our High-Fidelity world. Innovation, tradition, excellence and pleasure are our values; our 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, and then store it in a safe place to refer to in the future.

Package Contents

1 x Hadenys headphones
1 x Carrying case
1 x 10ft (3m) cable for 1/8’’ 3.5mm) jack
1 x Jack adapter, 1/8’’ (3.5mm) point socket
1/4’’ (6.35mm) point plug
1 x Quick Start Manual
1 x Brand document

Connecting Your Headphones

Connect the 1/8” (3.5mm) jack adapter to the connector located on the left- hand earcup of the headphones ( fig. 1 ). Then connect the cable to your source ( fig. 2 ), with the option to screw 1/8” (3.5mm) point socket – 1/4” (6.35mm) point plug. Before connecting the headphones, ensure that the source is switched on and the sound level is set to zero.

Caring For Your Headphones

You can clean the headphones by simply dusting them with a soft, dry cloth. If there are any stains or marks on the leather parts, contact a specialist as it is not advisable to clean this material yourself.
Take care not to apply pressure on the earpads for too long. If the earpads show signs of wear, they are easy to replace: carefully pull on the earpads to detach the 6 clips ( fig. 3 ). When replacing the earpads, make sure the clips are all correctly attached. They must be replaced with the same model. Contact your dealer, who will be able to provide you with the spare parts you need.

Unpacking and storing your headphones

When the headphones are not in use, we recommend that you disconnect them and store them flat in their carrying case, turning the earcups to face inwards, and storing the cable in the space provided for this purpose ( fig. 4 ).
The information regarding the device’s manufacturer and certifications can be found beneath the earpads. To access this, remove the earpads and the acoustic cloth.

Warranty Terms And Conditions

All Focal loudspeakers are covered by a warranty drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your country. Your distributor can provide all the details concerning the conditions of the 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.

To facilitate the Focal-JMlab warranty, it is now possible to register your product online, at www.focal.com/warranty.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

These headphones require a running-in period to operate at their best.
They will run themselves in naturally after several hours of listening time.
If you want to speed up the process, we recommend playing very bassy music through them for at least 24 hours at a relatively high volume.
This will stabilise the speaker drivers and allow you to get the very best out of your headphones.

For improvement or to take into account any legal or regulatory changes, FOCAL-JMLab reserves the right to modify the technical specifications of its products without prior notice. Where required, any images shown are for illustrative purposes only and may differ slightly from the products sold.

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