Final Sound 600i, 1000i User Manual
Final 600i/1000i loudspeaker User Manual
release 1.4 –US-
Final Sound B.V. Eisenhowerweg 8D 5466AC Veghel The Netherlands http://www.finalsound.com
Final Sound, L.L.C. 500 West Cummings Park, Suite 2500 Woburn, MA 01801 T:(781) 938-6416 F:(781) 938-6415
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................... 3
2. Panel Safety .............................................................................................................................. 4
3. Congratulations ........................................................................................................................ 5
4. Final Sound Model F600i/1000i floor standing loudspeakers ................................................. 6
5. Final Sound 600CP center loudspeaker................................................................................. 13
6. Final Sound subwoofer........................................................................................................... 17
7. Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................... 22
8. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 27
9. Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 28
10. Limited Warranty Registration Card ...................................................................................... 29
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1. Safety Instructions
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.
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.
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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. Panel Safety
Listening to electrostatic loudspeakers is an unique experience, well known by music friends
dedicated to inner detail, neutrality, soundstage and reality. Music lovers, addicted towards
electrostatic transducers, don’t select their panels because of sheer sound pressure level
output or the ability to shake the rafters. They like the inner qualities of electrostatic
performance and what the panels can tell you about the music and the qualities of the
recording. Although the Final electrostatic loudspeakers can reach respectable sound
pressure levels and will easily exceed levels used during normal listening practice, we do not
recommend to use these panels for PA applications or to overwhelm the audience during
parties. Final panels are protected against accidental overload, but every protection circuit in
a loudspeaker is a deliberately chosen compromise. Protecting against every possible fault
condition is, from a music reproduction point of view, a serious trade off.
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3. Congratulations
Congratulations on your 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 loudspeakers, center loudspeakers 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 center loudspeaker and/or another set of Final
Sound flat-panel loudspeakers.
The Final product line is designed to surpass the performance of other existing loudspeakers and
contains some of the most elegant and sophisticated designs ever used for music reproduction.
Our flat-panel loudspeakers 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 F600i/1000i loudspeakers are designed for the use in a stereo setting, a virtual surround
setup or a so-called 5.1 home theatre configuration.
The Model F600i/1000i flat-panel loudspeakers are floor-standing loudspeakers.
600i/1000i-based stereo system
The Final Sound Model F600i/1000i stereo system consists of the following components:
2 F600i/1000i Final Sound flat-panel loudspeakers (left and right channel).
The F600i/1000i does not reproduce frequencies below 45/38Hz. Therefore it is very
important that a subwoofer, such as our S220 (purchased separately), that can
reproduce the lower frequencies be used.
600i/1000i-based home theatre system
It is simple to build a 600i/1000i-based home theatre system with the following components:
4 F600i/1000i Final Sound flat-panel loudspeakers (left, right and surround channels).
A Final Sound center panel (preferably a 600CP).
A subwoofer (S220).
600i/1000i-based virtual surround system
2 F600i/1000i Final Sound flat-panel loudspeakers (left and right).
A Final Sound virtual surround receiver or a receiver with virtual surround capability
(Dolby Virtual or SRS).
A subwoofer (S220).
Manual contents
This manual includes the instructions for the Final 600i/1000i and basic information about the Final
subwoofer.
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.
The Final Sound loudspeaker system consists of separate products, which can function individually or
perform as a complete system.
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4. Final Sound Model F600i/1000i floor standing loudspeakers
How to unpack the Final Sound F600i/1000i stereo system
The Final Sound Model F600i/1000i stereo system consists of three separate packaging units. The
Model F600i/1000i flat-panel loudspeakers, the floor plates and the optional Final Sound subwoofer
are packed separately.
(the 600i/1000i panels for the rear channels in home theatre applications are basically the same
panels as the front loudspeakers. All unpackaging and assembling instructions for the rear panels are
identical to those for the stereo front panels)
The Model F600i/1000i Stereo flat-panel loudspeaker packaging contains:
- 2 Model F600i/1000i flat-panel loudspeakers (left and right)
- 2 power supplies 12VDC
- 2 footplate assemblies (in a separate box)
- assembly materials including screws to fix the flat-panels to the footplates
- 1 manual
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. Take care to avoid putting pressure on the black loudspeaker’s stator plates.
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.
Assembling Model 600i/1000i
Assembling the Model600i/1000i floor standing panels is straightforward. You need:
Two foot plates
Four RVS spacers
8 spikes or feet
6 hexagon screws (for inside the RVS spacers)
2 Allen keys
Four screws and four small pins
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Just follow the pictures for assembling the 600i/1000i models.
What´s in the 600i/1000i package?
Put the small pin into the hole
Fix the pin using the screw and the Allen key
Mount the RVS spacer to the pin
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This is the right position for the RVS spacer at the
floor plate’s left side
Fix the lowest hex bolt firmly using the Allen key
Position the panel over the RVS spacers. Take
care not to position your fingers between the
panel and the RVS spacer
Fix the panel firmly by using the two upper hex
bolts and the Allen key
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The end result should be like this
What is the function of the Final Sound front and rear loudspeaker panels?
The Final Sound flat-panel front loudspeakers are the main channels in a stereo setting or a virtual
surround system and have a dual role in a home theatre system. The front and rear loudspeakers are
used to create ambient effects. In a home cinema setting even actions occurring at the back of the
listener will be reproduced. Both in a stereo configuration and a home theater configuration, the flatpanel loudspeakers function in close harmony with the Final Sound
subwoofer.
Where do I place the Final Sound loudspeaker panels?
There is a difference between a left (front/rear) and a right (front/rear) Final
Sound loudspeaker panel. Each Final Sound loudspeaker panel is divided
with two vertical spacers in three segments. The narrow strips have to be
oriented to the inside. The difference is shown in the figure on this page.
To illustrate the best position for the loudspeaker panels we have to differentiate between Final Sound
Stereo and Final Sound Home Theatre configurations. Please note that electrostatics are dipoles, i.e.
the loudspeakers produce sound from both sides of the panels. This means an electrostatic
loudspeaker should always be placed away from the wall and turned under a slight angle with the wall
(not parallel with the wall).
Typical room layout
The figure represents a typical room set up for stereo and/or home theatre. The figure shows:
• The subwoofer’s preferred positions, depending on the panels you choose.
• The base line between the front loudspeakers.
• The stereo loudspeaker’s position.
• The full home theatre loudspeaker placement.
• The preferred position for the center loudspeaker.
• A preferred unequal distance between the side walls and the panels (a, b, c and d).
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