Final F-90-I Owners manual

Model F90i

Stereo and Home Theatre Systems

User manual

WARNING:

Do not exposure to rain, moisture or high humidity. Do not open - High voltage inside Do not cover the speaker. (e.g. with curtains) Use only a mains-adaptor approved for the country of use. Refer servicing to a qualiﬁed Final Sound dealer.

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilations openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet

10. Protect the 12V DC power adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12. Unplug this apparatus during thunderstorms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, for instance when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects are fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. Do not open the apparatus.

15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the back panel of the subwoofer. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to a qualiﬁed Final Sound dealer.

Warning: High Voltage Inside.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Warning: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Explanation of used symbols:

This ﬂash symbol indicates that the outlet carrying this symbol is carrying a dangerous voltage.

The double insulation symbol indicates a double insulated product. In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.

The exclamation mark indicates that special attention has to be given to the indicated remark.

2. CONGRATULATIONS!

We congratulate you on the purchase of a Final Sound ﬂat-panel loudspeaker system.

You have invested in the ﬁnest instrument for audio reproduction available. The Final Sound product line consists of front- and rear ﬂat-panel speakers, center speakers and subwoofers.

The product line is based on a unique modular system. Final Sound offers you the possibility to start buying a stereo system and easily extend this at any convenient time into a complete Final Sound Home Theatre system. You can do this just by adding a Final Sound center speaker and/or another set of Final Sound ﬂat-panel speakers. You can choose one or more of our ﬁne Final Sound subwoofers to complete your system.

The Final product line is designed to surpass the performance of other existing speakers and contains some of the most elegant and sophisticated designs ever used for music reproduction.

The ﬂat-panel speakers are capable of producing very pure and accurate sound due to their ultra low mass diaphragm. The Final Sound technology has evolved through many years of research and development.

The Final Sound subwoofers are designed to match perfectly with the characteristics of the Final Sound loudspeaker panels.

The Model F90i speakers are designed for the use in a so-called 5.1 Home Theater conﬁguration.

In the stereo setting there is a left and a right speaker channel. In the Home Theatre setting there are 2 front channels, 2 rear channels, 1 center channel and a subwoofer (low frequency) channel. Each Model F90i ﬂat-panel speaker measures only 20.7 inches tall by 8.1 inches wide (57.5cm tall and 20.7 cm wide). The ﬂat-panel speakers can be easily ﬁxed on the wall by means of brackets and thus can be directed to the ideal listening spot.

The Final sound Model F90i Stereo system consists of the following components:

• 2 Final sound Model F90i ﬂat-panel speakers (left and right channel).

• 1 Final Sound subwoofer S90 or S100 to be purchased separately.

The complete Final Sound Model F90i Home Theatre system consists of the following components:

• 2 Final Sound Model F90i ﬂat-panel front speakers.

• 2 Final Sound Model F90i ﬂat-panel rear speakers.

• 1 Final Sound Model F90i ﬂat-panel center speaker.

• 1 Final Sound subwoofer S90 or S100 to be purchased separately.

This manual includes the instructions for all separate Final Sound components mentioned above.

On page 4 you can ﬁnd where to read the speciﬁc instructions you need.

Please read and follow these instructions carefully before you connect your Final Sound system to your ampliﬁer. These instructions are very important and will prevent you from experiencing any delay or system damage, which might occur in a trial and error situation.

Final Sound wishes you great listening enjoyment!

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

2. CONGRATULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

4. WARRANTY CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

5. HOW TO PERFORM A QUICK AND PROPER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

6. FINAL SOUND MODEL F90i FLAT-PANEL SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

6.1 What is the function of a Center Speaker?

6.2 Where do I place the Final Sound Center Speaker?

6.3 How do I start installing the Final Sound Center Speaker safely?

6.4 How do I clean and maintain the Final Sound Center Speaker?

7. FINAL SOUND MODEL F90i FLAT-PANEL FRONT AND REAR SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7.1 What is the function of the Final Sound front and rear speaker panels?

7.2 Where do I place the Final Sound speaker panels?

7.3 How do I install the Final Sound speaker panels safely?

7.4 How to clean and maintain the Final Sound front and rear speaker panels?

8. FINAL SOUND SUBWOOFER (UNIT HAS ITS OWN USER MANUAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8.1 What is the function of the Final Sound subwoofer?

8.2 How do I unpack the Final Sound subwoofer safely?

8.3 How do I perform a safe installation?

8.4 Where do I place the Final Sound subwoofer?

8.5 How do I connect the wires?

8.6 How to clean and maintain the Final Sound subwoofer?

9. CONNECTING THE FINAL SOUND HOME THEATRE SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

10. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT FINAL TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

11. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

12. WARRANTY CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4. WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Automatic Coverage

Thank you for purchasing this Final Sound product. We have made every effort to insure that it represents the highest level of performance, reliability and ﬁnish. A Limited Ninety Day Warranty covers your Final Sound product. This ninety-day coverage is automatic upon your acceptance of delivery and no registration is required.

Free Extended Warranty Coverage

Additionally, you have the option, at no cost to you, to secure extended warranty coverage for a period of three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, simply by returning this completed Limited three Year Warranty Registration Card and a photocopy of your original purchase receipt in the enclosed postage paid envelope to Final Sound within thirty days of product delivery.

Limited Ninety Day Warranty

Final Sound warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.

Conditions

This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations: the warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual, abused or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported, or the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by anyone other than Final Sound or an authorized Final Sound dealer. If returned, the product must be properly packaged and shipped to Final Sound or an authorized Final Sound dealer by the customer at his or her sole expense. A returned product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect and proof of the date of purchase. Final Sound reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchaser of previously manufactured products and to change the prices or speciﬁcations of any product without notice or obligation to any person.

Exclusions

Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limited to the duration of the above warranty. The warranty does not extend to any incidental or consequential costs or damages to the purchaser. Some countries/ states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from country/state to country/state. This warranty represents a limited warranty as deﬁned above.

Optional Limited Three Year Warranty

Upon receipt of the completed Limited Three Year Warranty Registration Card and copy of the original purchase receipt, the registered product will carry the following warranty coverage.

Limited Warranty

Final Sound warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, for a period of three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.

Conditions

This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations. The warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual, abused or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported, or the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by anyone other than Final Sound or an authorized Final Sound dealer. If returned, the product must be properly packaged and shipped to Final Sound or an authorized Final Sound dealer by the customer at his or her sole expense. A written description of the defect and a photocopy of the validated warranty must accompany a returned product. Final Sound reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchasers of previously manufactured products and to change the prices or speciﬁcations of any product without notice or obligation to any person.

Remedy

In the event the product fails to meet the above Warranty and the above conditions have been met, the purchaser’s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product to Final Sound or an authorized Final Sound dealer where the defect will be rectiﬁed without charge for parts or labor.

Restriction

This Warranty is for the sole beneﬁt of the original purchaser of the covered product, is restricted to the original purchaser, and shall not be transferred to a subsequent purchaser of the product.

Duration

This Warranty expires on the ﬁfth anniversary of the date of purchase. During the ﬁrst ninety (90) days following the date of purchase by the original purchaser, the Final Sound Limited Ninety Day Warranty supersedes this Warranty.

Exclusions

Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limited to the duration of the above warranty. The warranty does not extend to any incidental or consequential costs or damages to the purchaser. Some countries/ states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country/state to country/state. This Warranty represents a limited warranty as deﬁned above.

5. HOW TO PERFORM A QUICK AND PROPER INSTALLATION

The Final Sound loudspeaker system consists of separate products, which can function individually or perform as a complete system.

Every product has its own description. For your comfort we answer hereby the following questions for you:

• What is the function of the speciﬁc product?

• How do I start installing it safely?

• Where do I place this product?

• How to clean and maintain the product?

Thus, you only have to read page 4, 7 and the chapter corresponding with the product you have bought. Whenever necessary, we have provided diagrams to illustrate the answers to these questions. We wish you success with the installation procedures and great listening enjoyment afterwards!

How to unpack the Final Sound Model F90i Stereo/Home Theatre System

The Final Sound Model F90i Stereo/Home Theatre System consists of two separate packaging units. The Model F90i ﬂat-panel speakers and the Final Sound subwoofer are packed separately.

The Model F90i Stereo ﬂat-panel speaker packaging contains:

2 Model F90i ﬂat-panel speakers (left and right) 2 power supplies 12VDC 2 Wall mounts Assembly materials including screws, plugs and a hex key. 1 Manual

The Model F90i Home Theatre ﬂat-panel speaker packaging contains:

1 Model F90i ﬂat-panel center speaker 2 Model F90i front ﬂat-panel speakers (left and right) 2 Model F90i rear ﬂat-panel speakers (left and right) 5 power supplies 12VDC 5 wall mounts Assembly materials including screws, plugs and a hex key. 1 Manual

The front and rear ﬂat-panel speakers are physically identical. However there is a difference between the left and right ﬂat-panel speakers. The speaker panels are divided by two spacers in four segments. The left ﬂat-panel speaker has the narrowest strip on the right side and the right ﬂat-panel speaker has the narrowest strip on the left side. The speaker panels are marked by means of a label; the last two characters indicate the type of speaker: Center speaker: CP, Front left speaker: FL, Front right speaker: FR, Rear left speaker: RL and Rear right speaker: RR.

The ﬂat-panel speakers of the Model F90i Stereo System are physically identical to the front and rear ﬂat-panel speakers of the Model F90i Home Theatre System.

The Final Sound subwoofer packaging contains the following items:

1 Final Sound subwoofer 1 AC power cord 1 Final Sound subwoofer manual

Unpacking procedure

Each individual component is packed in its own carton. The easiest way to unpack is to open the upper side of the box (check the labels), take out the separate units and carefully remove the cartons and plastic bags.

If your packaging is not complete, do not operate the system but contact your dealer. We recommend you to save all packaging materials for possible later use. If any unit appears to be damaged when unpacking, do not operate the damaged unit. Repack the unit in its original carton and notify your authorized Final Sound dealer immediately.

6. FINAL SOUND MODL F90i FLAT-PANEL SPEAKER

6.1 What is the function of a Center Speaker?

The center channel is the most important channel in a Home Theatre system. Its audio signals deliver critical localization cues to our ears to keep the voices and special effects locked on-screen. The Final Sound ﬂat-panel center speaker is a true line source, with a single speaker element to deliver precise localization. Today’s electrodynamic and hybrid center channel speakers are ﬂawed using multiple drivers. By refusing to compromise on these important design criteria, Final Sound has created what many people will be calling the most accurate center channel system in the world.

The Final Sound ﬂat-panel center speaker is designed to function in harmony with the Final Sound subwoofer. The subwoofer will add the low frequency information to the center channel.

6.2 Where do I place the Final Sound Center Speaker?

The Final Sound Model F90i center speaker should be placed directly under or above your TV or video screen in a horizontal mode. If you are not sure, contact your dealer for further details.

The center speaker panel is labeled with the F90i WMCP code. The ﬂat-panel center speaker has to be mounted on the wall by means of the special mount (included in the package) or placed on an optional Final Sound stand.

The bracket consists of a wall plate, a ball-bar and a cover plate.

To install the bracket you ﬁrst have to ﬁx the wall plate of the mount to the wall by means off the 4 screws and if necessary the plugs.

You then insert the ball-bar into the cover plate and screw the cover plate onto the wall plate with the two hex screws. Do NOT tighten.

Lastly you take the speaker and screw the ball-bar into its bracket at the back. Tighten it by hand. Then tighten the two hex screws with the supplied Allen key. Do NOT over tighten.

You can now tighten the ball-bar into the speaker by slightly twisting the speaker in clockwise direction when standing in front of the speaker. Do NOT apply excessive force.

Finally, the speaker position can be adjusted be un-tighten the hex screws, bringing the speaker into the required position and re-tighten the hex screws.

Final has also designed matching ﬂoor stands, these ﬂoor stands can be purchased separately by your dealer if you do not want to wall mount the speakers. In the case you want to purchase the Final Sound Floor stands, the wall mounts can be used to assemble the speakers on the ﬂoor stands, allowing you to direct the speakers to the listening area.

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