Connect Source Components; Connect To Display; Connect Audio Outputs; First Run - Focal ASTRAL 16 Manuel D'utilisation

ASTRAL 16
U s e r m a n u a l

Connect Source Components

Legacy digital sources can be connected to the
digital inputs 1-6. Stereo or surround analog
sources can be connected to the Analog Inputs
section. Analog input configuration is defined
at "4. Main Audio In". HDMI sources can be
connected as well.

Connect to Display

Connect your displays using HDMI outputs.
Note that outputs are parallel (same content)
but eARC/ARC is only supported in HDMI OUT
1, so the recommended output to interface with
a TV receiver. HDMI OUT 2 is recommended for
Projector interface.

Connect Audio Outputs

If you choose to connect your outputs at this
step, take note of which output number is routed
to each channel so that you can map them
appropriately in a later step. Otherwise, when you
setup the theater using the web UI, the default
outputs will be noted for you. At that point, you
can connect your amplifiers based on the default
output channel mapping.
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First Run

Upon first run, you must configure Astral 16
according to your specifications using the web
based user interface. There is no on-screen
display or provision to configure the unit using
the front panel.

Power On

Turn the main switch on the rear panel to the ON
position.
The front panel display will show the Focal logo
for a few seconds, then will go blank as Astral
16 enters sleep mode. The power LED will show
steady red.
Once in sleep mode, press the front panel POWER
button. Astral 16 will begin the startup sequence.

Get Network Access

Press and hold the EDIT button for about
5 seconds.
The display will show a list of information including
the IP address at the top which was assigned by
DHCP. Note this address.
Note: In case the unit is not in DHCP mode,
and you need to restore DHCP mode from the
front panel, follow the above steps, then press
and hold EDIT for a few seconds more until a
message appears asking for confirmation of this
action. Confirm by pressing the ENTER button
Using a web browser on a device (laptop
preferred) on the same network, enter this IP
address in the address bar of your web browser.
Note: only one instance of control via web UI
can be opened at a time. If a window is already
accessing Astral 16 web UI, a message will ask
you to close one.
Browsers supported:
Edge (Windows), Safari (macOS) and FireFox,
Chrome (Windows, macOS et Ubuntu). Others
might show issues.
Astral 16 home page will be shown.
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