Focal UTOPIA Be Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 2

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Thank you for choosing the Utopia Be loudspeakers. We are pleased to share with you our philosophy : "the Spirit of
Sound". These high-performance speakers feature the latest technical developments from Focal-JMlab in terms of
speaker design, whether it is for high fidelity or home theater systems. In order to make the most of these speakers and
enjoy the maximum of their performance, we advise you to read this user manual.
Special precautions regarding the Beryllium dome tweeter
In its solid form, Beryllium is harmless. However, due to its nature, certain special precautions should be observed to avoid exposure to
unnecessary risk.
- Under no circumstances should the Beryllium dome be subjected to any form of abrasive action. To ensure no accidental damage to
the tweeter dome it is advised to carefully replace the protection covers while not in use.
- In the unlikely case of damage to the dome, of any form, the supplied piece of adhesive tape should be immediately used to seal the
whole front surface of the tweeter. The protective cover should then be replaced and also taped securely in place. You should then
inform the dealer from whom you purchased the product so that the tweeter can be removed by a professional and returned to the
product distributor for replacement.
- If the dome is broken in any way giving rise to loose particles of Beryllium, these should be carefully collected with the use of an
adhesive tape and sealed in a zip-top bag to be returned with the tweeter.
For further information, please contact Focal-JMlab directly: beryllium@focal-fr.com
Breaking-in period
The drivers used in the Utopia Be line are made up of complex mechanical elements and require an adaptation period before they deliver
their full potential. They must get adapted to the temperature and humidity conditions of their environment. This breaking-in period
depends upon the encountered conditions and can last several weeks. In order to shorten this period, we advise you to let your speaker
operate for about twenty hours at medium level, playing stand music programs, but with a large amount of bass. Once the components of
the loudspeaker are completely stabilized, it is possible to enjoy the real performance of your speakers.
Magnetic disturbance
The Utopia Be line speakers generate a magnetic leakage that may interfere with other sensitive household appliances. It is strongly advised
not to place the speakers closer than 50cm to your TV screen. Frame geometry as well as colours can be severely distorted by a magnetic
field if the loudspeaker is placed too close to the cathode ray tube.
Generally, every sensitive element (audio tapes, video tapes, magnetic data storages, projector and CRTS overhead-projector) should not be
placed too close to non-shielded loudspeakers.
User precautions
All the products in the Utopia Be range are lacquered in order to offer a resistant cabinet surface and to make the upkeep easy.
We recommend the use of a dry cloth to dust your pair of loudspeakers. If the loudspeaker is stained, then use a damp cloth.
Never use any solvents, detergents, alcohol or corrosive products, scrappers or scouring powder to clean the surface of the loudspeaker.
Avoid placing the loudspeakers near a heat source.
User precautions
User manual Utopia Be line