FOCAL LITTORA 1000 User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: FOCAL

Table of Contents

Contents
Specifications
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Package contents
Key points
INSTALLATION
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Support
References
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FOCAL LITTORA 1000 User Manual

Specifications

LITTORA 1000 ICWS

Diameter| 8″
Recommended amp power| 50 -180W
Nominal impedance| 8 ohms
Minimal impedance| 4.3 ohms a 150Hz
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)| 91dB
Frequency response| 45Hz – 40kHz
Tweeter| Beryllium
IP certification| IP65 (ASTMB117)
Tweeter setting| -3/0/+3dB
Crossover setting| Indoor/Outoor switch
Grille| Ready-to-paint aluminium
UV resistance| Yes (ASTMG53)
Operating temperatures| -25°C a 90°C
Number of mounting points| 4
Connector| DT06-2S sealed
Mounting depth| 41/2” (112.7mm)
Certifications| ROHS, ROHS 2, ROHS CHINE, REACH
LITTORA 1000 ICW10

Diameter| 10″
Recommended amp power| 50 – 200W
Nominal impedance| 8 ohms
Minimal impedance| 4.3 ohms a 150Hz
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)| 92dB
Frequency response| 38Hz – 40kHz
Tweeter| Beryllium
IP certification| IP65 (ASTMB117)
Tweeter setting| -3/0/+3dB
Crossover setting| Indoor/Outoor switch
Grille| Ready-to-paint aluminium
UV resistance| Yes (ASTMG53)
Operating temperatures| -25°C a 90°C
Number of mounting points| 6
Connector| DT06-25 sealed
Mounting depth| 43/4” (122mm)
Certifications| ROHS, ROHS 2, ROHS CHINE, REACH
LITTORA 1000 ICW SUB10

READ THIS FIRST!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all the instructions.
After unpacking the product, make sure the packaging is kept out of the reach of children. It poses a suffocation risk.
Never use chemical products or abrasive detergents. Only clean the device with a dry cloth.
Do not obstruct ventilation openings. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the device.
Do not install or store the device close to a heat source such as a radiator, cooker, heat vent or any other appliance that gives out heat.
The device must not be exposed to temperatures above 65°C.
Do not subject the product to continuous dripping water.
Do not install the product in areas liable to submersion.
Do not insert any objects into the device’s ventilation openings. They could touch one of the high-voltage components or short-circuit them and cause a fire or electric shock.
If the product emits smoke or an unusual smell, immediately turn off the power supply (put it in standby mode) and stop using it. Contact your retailer as soon as possible.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
If cords or connectors are supplied, use them properly as described in the user manual without substituting them or modifying them.
Do not attempt to repair this device yourself. Opening the device may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
All maintenance tasks should be performed by a qualified professional.
Maintenance is required following any damage to the device, such as damage to the cabling or the plug, objects inserted into the device, liquids spilled inside the device, or if the device is incorrectly operated or dropped.
After any maintenance or repair work on the device, ask the maintenance technician to test it to check that it is working safely.
When replacement components are needed, make sure that components recommended by the manufacturer or components with exactly the same technical features as the original product are used. Using noncompliant components could cause fires, electric shocks or other risks.
Any damage to the product will invalidate its IP certification. As such, if any liquid or solid comes into contact with the product then it could present a danger to the user or could damage a third party electronic device connected to the product.
If a subwoofer is installed, it is important to secure the system by attaching it firmly. We recommend that you fix the sub to the floor or a wall for safety. If it is not properly installed, it could become a projectile in the event of an accident. This point is even more paramount if the enclosure is installed in an open space.
If the product is to be installed on a boat: when sailing and manoeuvring, be sure to use your audio system at a reasonable volume so as not to compromise your safety or that of others. At anchor, respect the regulations in force on noise pollution.
Some users are not sufficiently autonomous to use the product alone without danger. In particular, children under the age of 14 and people with certain disabilities must be supervised and/or accompanied when using the device.
To avoid damaging your hearing, do not listen to loudspeakers at high volumes for long periods of time. Listening to loudspeakers 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 85 dB) for more than one hour can cause irreparable damage to your hearing.
The loudspeakers use a tweeter with an inverted dome made from beryllium.
Read the information contained in the specific booklet on beryllium carefully.

Certain precautions should be taken to avoid exposure to risks:
a. The beryllium dome must never come into contact with abrasive materials.
b. If the beryllium dome is damaged in any way, use the protective adhesive strip supplied to cover the entire surface area of the dome, as soon as possible. You will find the adhesive strip in the plastic packet containing the leaflet for the pure beryllium inverted dome tweeter. Contact your retailer to disassemble and replace the tweeter.
c. If the dome is broken, any beryllium particles should be carefully collected using sticky tape and then placed in a hermetically sealed plastic bag and sent back to the retailer along with the loudspeaker.

For further information, refer to the safe use manual in the box. You can also address your questions directly to: beryllium@focal.com
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**** The methods of installing and mounting loudspeakers to any surface (bracket, ground anchoring, etc.) depend on the conditions and standards of installation, refurbishment, safety and cabling in force and applicable to the surfaces and/or brackets involved. In addition, the products may vibrate and damage the brackets onto which they are mounted. For this reason, the installation operations must be performed by a qualified professional who is familiar with installation and safety standards. Focal does not provide any end-of-use warranty for a given bracket or installation, as installing the loudspeakers is the customer’s sole responsibility. Focal is therefore not liable in any capacity whatsoever in the event of incident, accident and/or any other result or damage of any kind related to the installation of loudspeakers.

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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.

Package contents

1 x loudspeaker from the 1000 Series range
1 x circular grille
1 x cable connector
1 x quickstart guide
1 x set of safety instructions and warranty terms and conditions

Key points

Beryllium inverted dome tweeter: The tweeter uses Focal’s exclusive inverse dome technology, which enables optimum transfer of energy and limited directionality. The dome’s beryllium guarantees exceptional performance in terms of lightness, damping and rigidity, to provide a silky, detailed and precise treble. Tweeter included in ICW8 and ICW10 products.
Speaker driver with Fiber IP cone: All cones in the speaker drivers from the 1000 Series range are made using Fiber IP sandwich technology. IP Fibre is a non-woven, glass fibre cone. The sandwich layers increase damping and make the products from the 1000 Series very versatile. The co-moulded Santoprène® surround of the speaker driver ensures reliability in harsh environments and long-term stability.
Protection grille: Easy to fit and good integration. Does not rust.
Indoor/outdoor mode filtering: The performance of the speaker driver can be adapted depending on whether it is part of an indoor or outdoor system. To do this, click a button on the rear panel of the speaker driver (fig. 3).
IP65 certification: The product is fully sealed against the ingress of dust and is protected against water jets.

Choosing an amplifier

It is not an excess of amplifier power that can damage your loudspeaker and drivers, but rather a lack of power. In fact, if the volume is too high, the amplifier saturates and generates parasite signals that may destroy the tweeter. The dynamic capacity and definition of Integration 1000 Series loudspeakers are high enough to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of whatever amplifier is connected to them.
It is recommended to use an amplifier that delivers 20% more power than the system’s total power to avoid a surge or damage to the products. Your retailer will guide you depending on your tastes and budget. Ensure that you follow the recommendations for your amplifier in order to correctly connect each 1000 Series product.

Loudspeaker positioning

The loudspeakers in the 1000 Series range have been developed to deliver the most faithful sound reproduction for any style of music. Nonetheless, a few simple rules should be followed to optimise their performance and to guarantee good tonal balance and a realistic sound image.

Use in multiple loudspeaker systems (ceiling)

For use in multiple loudspeaker systems (each loudspeaker working independently of the others), the loudspeakers can be installed according to your requirements and the constraints of the space. However, take care not to install the loudspeakers too close to a wall or a corner, to avoid excessive low-frequency levels. The angled brackets for ICW6, ICW8, ICW SUB10 (sold separately), allow them to be installed close to the wall with directionality of the sound dispersion.

Pre-installation wiring

You can only install your speakers once you have wired them up. Make sure you leave enough cable length to be able to connect your product with ease. We recommend using a cable with a marker to ensure the polarity of the speaker drivers is respected (+/-). Choose good quality cables with a cross-section appropriate for their length: your dealer will be able to advise you.

INSTALLATION

The methods of installing and mounting loudspeakers to any surface (wall, ceiling, etc.) depend on the conditions and standards of installation, the layout, safety and cabling in force and applicable to the surfaces and/or brackets to which they are fixed. In addition, the products may vibrate and damage the brackets in which they are installed. For this reason, the relative installation operations must be performed by a qualified professional who is familiar with installation and safety standards. Focal does not provide any end-of-use warranty for a given bracket or installation, as installing the loudspeakers is the customer’s sole responsibility. Focal is therefore not liable in any capacity whatsoever in the event of an incident, unhooking, fall, accident and/or any other result or damage of any kind related to the installation of loudspeakers.
Before installing the loudspeakers, ensure that the intended positions on the ceiling/wall/ground are not obstructed, by the routes of air vents for example, or any cables that may interfere with the installation. Use the appropriate tools to help you determine suitable locations for the installation.
These products are IP65 certified, meaning they have increased water resistance and are fully dustproof. To protect their lifespan, however, we do not recommend exposing them to permanently running water, and never immerse them in water.
After heavy rainfall, we recommend waiting a few hours before turning them on again; allowing them to dry-out naturally will restore nominal audio functioning.
It is possible to install our speaker drivers in our angled brackets (6”, 8”, 10”) available as accessories. This will allow you to angle the speaker driver installed by 30°.

Existing construction

Ensure that the ceiling/wall is thick enough to allow the product to be installed.
You can only install your loudspeakers once you have wired them up. Link them with the cable connector supplied to ensure they are fully sealed (fig. 2). Make sure you leave enough cable length to connect your product with ease (approximately 193/4″/ 50cm) (fig. 3). We recommend using a cable with a marker that ensures the polarity of the speaker drivers is respected (+/-). Choose good quality cables with a cross-section appropriate for their length: your dealer will be able to advise you.
The loudspeaker is fitted to the wall and ceiling using rotating brackets. To do this, place the loudspeaker into the cut-out opening and turn the screw on the mounting brackets clockwise to tighten it using a Phillips screwdriver or a screw-gun. If using a screwdriver, make sure that the tightening torque is set to a low value to avoid damaging the mounting brackets (fig. 5). The loudspeaker is adequately attached when you feel resistance at the end of tightening.

New construction

Use a suitable tool to cut a circular opening in the ceiling/wall (fig. 1).
Prepare the cables and make sure you leave enough cable length to be able to connect your product with ease (approximately 193/4″/ 50cm). Link them with the cable connector supplied to ensure they are fully sealed (fig. 2). We recommend using a cable with a marker to ensure the polarity of the speaker drivers is respected (+/-). Choose good quality cables with a crosssection appropriate for their length: your dealer will be able to advise you (fig. 3).
The loudspeaker is fitted to the wall using rotating brackets. To do this, place the loudspeaker into the cut-out opening and turn the screw on the mounting brackets clockwise to tighten it using a Phillips screwdriver or a screw-gun. If using a screwdriver, make sure that the tightening torque is set to a low value to avoid damaging the mounting brackets (fig. 5). The loudspeaker is adequately attached when you feel resistance at the end of tightening.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Maintenance

To clean your 1000 Series loudspeakers, simply dust using a dry cloth. If the loudspeaker is marked, we recommend that you use just a damp duster. Never use solvents, detergents, alcohol or corrosive products, scrapers or scouring utensils to cleanthe surface of the loudspeaker.

Paint

The grille on the 1000 Series products can be painted to blend in with your environment. For best results, clean the surfaces you want to paint with a gentle detergent to remove any traces of grease and sand them gently with a very fine-grit sandpaper(around 300 grit). Remove the grille and paint it using a paint gun. We recommend adding protection behind the grille so as not to risk painting other elements. The paint used can be the same type as the paint used on the walls . Ensure that you do not clog the grille with paint, as this would alter the unit’s sound quality.

Running-in period

The speaker drivers used are complex mechanical assemblies which need a running-in period to operate at their best and to become acclimatised to the temperature and humidity of your environment. This running-in period varies depending on the conditions in question and may take several weeks. To reduce this time, we recommend operating your speaker drivers for about 20 hours at a moderate volume. Once the speaker drivers’ characteristics have totally stabilised, you will be able to enjoy your Integration Marine 1000 Series loudspeakers’ performance to the full.

Warranty terms and conditions

Outside France, Focal equipment is covered by a warranty for which the terms and conditions are determined or implemented locally by the official Focal distributor for each country, in accordance with the laws in force in the region in question.

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Support

Focal-JMlab® – BP 374 – 108, rue de l’Avenir – 42353
La Talaudière cedex – France
www.focal.com
Tel. (+33) 04 77 43 57 00
Fax (+33) 04 77 43 57 04
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