EASYA
User manual / Manuel d'utilisation
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English page 16
Français page 28
READ FIRST !
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
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The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Take these warnings into consideration.
4. Follow all the instructions.
5. Do not use this equipment around water.
6. Only clean with a dry cloth.
7. Do not cover ventilation outlets. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions when
installing the equipment.
8. Do not install the equipment near a
source of heat, a cooker, a heating duct
or other equipment (including amplifiers)
which gives off heat.
9. Respect safety instructions for power
cable. The power cable has two prongs,
one of which is larger than the other. A
grounded cable has two prongs as well
as a third which is the grounding prong.
The largest or third prong is there for
your safety. If the power cable doesn’t
fit your power socket, seek the advice of
an electrician and replace the old power
socket.
10. Make sure the cable cannot be stepped
on, crushed or pinched. Extreme care must
be paid to the plug and the connection of
the cable to the equipment.
11. Only use accessories recommended by
the manufacturer.
12. Only use handling equipment, legs,
tripods, supports or tables recommended
by the manufacturer or those sold with the
equipment. When using a cart, take extra
care when moving the cart and equipment
to avoid injury in case something falls.
13. Disconnect the equipment in case of a
thunderstorm or if left unused for extended
periods of time.
sufficient
shock to persons.
Caution : to prenvent yhe risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer ser-
vicing to qualified service personnel.
14. All maintenance must be carried out
by a qualified professional. Maintenance
is required following any damage caused
to the equipment such as deterioration
of the power cable or plug, spillage of
liquid or insertion of objects inside the
equipment, exposure to rain or humidity,
poor functioning or physical damage.
15. Do not use any accessories which
aren’t recommended by the manufacturer
to avoid any risk.
16. This product should only be connected
to the type of power supply as indicated
on the label on the equipment. In case
of uncertainty as to the type of power
supply of your electrical installation,
consult the manufacturer of the product
or your electricity provider. For equipment
requiring a battery or another power
source, consult the user manual.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
17. Do not overload power sockets, extension cables or power strips. This could lead
to fire or electric shock.
18. Never insert objects in the ventilation
outlets of the equipment. The object may
come in contact with components exposed
to high voltages or cause short-circuiting
and lead to fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid on the equipment.
19. Never try to repair this equipment yourself; opening the equipment may expose
you to high voltages or other risks. For all
maintenance, consult a qualified professional.
20. In case a replacement part is required,
make sure the maintenance technician
uses parts specified by the manufacturer
or which have identical specifications to
the original part. Non-compliant parts may
lead to fire or have other risks.
21. Following any intervention or repair to
the equipment, ask the technician to carry
out tests to verify the product works safely.
22. The equipment must not be mounted to
the wall or ceiling unless the manufacturer
has intended it to, and only depending on
antenna cables.
23. The ON/OFF switch situated at the back
of the subwoofer is the power supply cutoff device. The equipment must always be
accessible to the user.
24. Do not expose to dripping water or
splashing.
25. CAUTION : May cause an explosion if
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
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Breaking in your speakers
The drivers used in Easya are made up of complex mechanical elements and requires an adaptation period before
it delivers the best of its performances. It 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 loudspeakers operate for about twenty hours consecutively
at medium level, playing standard music programs, but with a large amount of bass. Once the components of the
drivers arecompletely stabilized, it is possible to enjoy the real performances of your Easya loudspeakers.
Carton contents:
• 2 loudspeakers, 4 mains power cables (EU, US)
• 1 user manual
• 1 Hub, 1 power supply + 4 connectors (EU/Korea, US/Canada, China/Japon, UK) + 1 remote control
• 4 decoupling spikes
• 4 lock nuts
• 4 spike protectors
• 4 rubber foot pads
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Please validate your Focal-JMlab guarantee by returning the guarantee
Specifications
Aluminium/Magnesium alloy inverted dome
uses Focal exclusive inverted dome technology, for optimal energy transfer and limited directivity. The dome's
Aluminium/Magnesium alloy guarantees outstanding stiffness and damping. The mechanical properties of the
new suspension, a system using Poron, an open cell polyurethane microcellular foam, provide numerous benefits:
excellent dimensional stability and no degradation over times. The advantages of the use of Poron in this tweeter
are obvious in terms of linearity and distortion reduction. This leads to a silkier, more precise sound with greater
harmonic richness.
Polyglass
for a fully dynamic bass impact, precise and distortion-free.
BASH® amplifier : A powerful 85 W RMS BASH® amplifier is seamlessly integrated into each loudspeaker.
Optimized to work with the speakers.
Digital Wireless Transmitter: The Hub is a digital wireless transmitter which transmits the audio to the loudspeakers
in a quality of sound that is absolutely identical to that of a CD. Retained wireless transmission technology (radio
frequency) is independent to any Wi-Fi network, making it robust and sturdy. Thanks to its numerous inputs, the Hub
connects Easya or any other compatible wireless device to all audio sources : smartphones, tablets, computers, TV,
and CD players… It is also compatible with the Bluetooth® aptX® tehnology.
Profiled vent: powerful, distortion-free bass.
High-efficiency acoustic wadding: excellent internal damping, sustained, deeper bass.
Decoupling spikes included.
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membrane midrange and bass drivers: impregnated paper cones with a fine layer of silica micro balls
form enclosed within 10 days.
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TNV2 Tweeter: the tweeter developed for the Easya speaker range
Due to constant technological advances, Focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice. Images may not conform exactly to specific product..
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Setting up the system
Connect the speakers to the mains using the cables supplied for your region (EU or U.S.).
Press the "ON" switch on the speakers to turn them "ON".
On the amplifier panel situated on the back of the speaker, select the left speaker to the "left" position and the right
speaker to the "right" position (Fig. A).
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Loudspeaker position
Left
A
Connect the outlet corresponding to your region to the Hub power supply (Fig. B).
B
Connect the Hub to the mains using the standard power supply (do not use any other power supply). Plug in the
power supply into the circular plug on the Hub identified by the marking "7.5V1 ⎓ 1A" (Fig. C).
Loudspeaker position
Right
C
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Hub Connections
There are several ways to connect your audio and video devices to the Hub:
Analogue inputs:
The Hub has 2 analogue inputs (3.5mm jack and RCA).
Digital inputs:
The Hub has 3 digital inputs (Coaxial, TOSlink and mini USB). Each of these inputs can accept sampling frequencies up
to 96kHz (converted to 44.1kHz by the Hub for transmission to the speakers), and a resolution up to 24 bits/sample
(converted to 16 bits per Hub for transmission to the speakers).
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Bluetooth® wireless technology input:
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In order to link a device with the Hub, it must be Bluetooth
selected on the Hub.
There are two ways to set the Hub to linked mode:
• By pressing and holding down the sync button located on the back of the Hub for 3 seconds.
• By pressing and holding down the "Down Arrow" remote control button for 3 seconds.
When the Hub is in Bluetooth linked mode, the aptX
The Hub is identifiable on the linked device as "Focal Hub Bluetooth Receiver". To complete the link, please refer to
the manual for your device for linking with the Hub. If no device is linked within 30 seconds, the Hub will exit linked mode.
Once a device has been linked with the Hub, it will remain in the memory. Linking only needs to take place once. The
Hub can store twenty linked devices. If more than twenty devices are linked with the Hub, it replaces the oldest device
with the most recent one linked.
Only one device at a time can be linked with the Hub. If you want to connect a device, ensure that no other devices
are already connected.
It is advisable to increase the volume of the device connected to the Hub and to control the volume using the supplied
remote control.
compatible and the aptX® "Bluetooth®" input must be
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Bluetooth® input LED on the front starts to flash quickly.
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Remote Control
Functions and use of buttons: (Fig. E)
REMOTE LEARNING
PROGRAMMATION
TELECOMMANDE
ON/OFF
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INPUT SELECT/
SELECTION DES ENTREES
PAIRING
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• Power OFF: allows you to manually set the Hub to standby mode. All LEDs on the front panel are turned off. Does
not allow auto ON mode, the speaker goes straight to standby mode. Press again to return to the same status
before setting Power Off. Only the Power Off button allows you to return to ON mode.
• Input selection:allows you to select different inputs for the Hub on a cyclical basis.
• Volume Control: allows you to reduce, increase or mute the Hub volume. In silent mode, the input LED selected on
the front flashes. Press again to disable silent mode. When the "+" or "-" button is activated, the input LED selected
flashes on the Hub, and when the minimum or maximum volume is reached, the LED stops flashing.
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• Controlling tracks: these functions are valid only when the Bluetooth
"previous track" and right arrow for "next track". These functions allow you to move to the next or previous tracks
only i.e. it is not a fast forward or rewind function. The "Play / Pause" middle button is used to start playback or
pause the source. (Please note: certain Smartphones are too old, or do not support the AVRCP protocol, and do not
allow this feature to be used.)
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• Bluetooth
devices. Press and hold down the button for 3 seconds. When the linked mode is activated, the Bluetooth
LED starts to flash on the front of the Hub. This mode is deactivated once the device is linked, or after 30 seconds
if no device has been linked.
linking: by selecting the Bluetooth® input button on the Hub, the Hub can be linked with Bluetooth®
or USB inputs are selected. Left Arrow for
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input
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In a process of ultimate simplification of the system, each of the functions of the Focal remote can be programmed
in an infrared remote control of your choice (TV, ADSL Box, CD player or universal) through the remote program-
ming mode. The procedure is described below. Once your remote will be programmed, the keys saved by the user
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will control the Hub.
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To program
another button
Push and hold 3 seconds the up arrow
button on Focal remote control in
direction to the Hub
All LED flash
a couple of times
Displays the remote
learning mode ON
Push once the Focal
remote button to program
in direction to the Hub
Push once the button
you want to program
on the infrared remote,
in direction to the hub
To validate, push a second time
the button that you want
to program on the
infrared remote,
in direction to the Hub
When all the buttons are
programmed, press and hold 3 seconds
the up arrow button on Focal remote
in direction to the hub to go out
of the remote learning mode
Note : To erase programming on the Infrared remote control, press and hold for 10 seconds the up arrow
on the remote Focal. If no key is pressed for 1 minute then programming mode will become inactive.
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Where to position your loudspeakers
Your Easya speakers have been designed to reproduce as faithfully as possible every kind of music. Nonetheless, it
makes sense to follow some simple rules to optimise their performance and to guarantee good tonal balance and
a realistic sound stage.
The loudspeakers should be positioned symmetrically, facing the listening area, ideally forming an equilateral
triangle with it. It is, however, possible to vary these distances to arrive at the ideal compromise for any particular
conditions (Fig. F) The loudspeakers should be positioned at the same height, in the same horizontal plane. Ideally,
the tweeter should be positioned at the same height as the listener's ear when listening normally (Fig. G).
Do not position your loudspeakers too close to a corner of the room and do not place them too close to a wall. If
positioned close to a wall or a corner this has the effect of exciting certain resonances within the room and artificially
increasing the bass. Conversely, if the bass level is judged to be insufficient, you could try moving the loudspeakers
nearer a wall to re-balance the bass level (Fig. H).
Optimisation
For perfectionists, here is the formula for optimal positioning:
If A is the distance from the centre of the woofer to the nearest floor or wall, B is the distance to the next closest floor,
or wall and C the greatest distance (A < B < C), the equation B
• For example:
If the centre of the woofer is 50 cm away from the back wall (A) and 60cm from the floor (B), then the side wall will
ideally be 72cm away (C = B
Recommendations for use
The behaviour of the Easya loudspeakers depends on the acoustics in the listening room, on the correct positioning
of the loudspeakers within the room and on the position of the listener. It is possible to work these elements together
to correct or improve a desired effect.
Stereo perception is imprecise and poorly centred: try moving the loudspeakers closer to one another and/or have
them facing the listening point.
Sound is harsh, aggressive: the acoustic in your listening room probably has too many reverberations. Consider
using sound softening (carpets, upholstered furniture, wall hangings, curtains, etc.) and sound reflecting materials
(furniture) to absorb or diffuse resonance.
Sound is "flat", "strangled": there are too many sound absorbent items in the room, the sound is soaked up. Look for
the best compromise between sound absorbing and sound reflecting materials in your room. In general terms, it is
good to aim for the wall behind the loudspeakers being reflective for the sound to develop correctly. The wall behind
the listening position, on the other hand, is ideally sound absorbing to avoid rear reflections "contaminating" the
stereo image. Furniture can be judiciously placed near the side walls of the room to diffuse sound waves and ensure
certain frequency zones, particularly in the mid-range,
2
⁄A = 72cm) (Fig. I) .
2
= AC defines the ideal loudspeaker position.
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Turning Off Your Television’s Speakers
If Easya loudspeakers are installed around your TV then you need to disable the speakers of your TV so that the sound
is broadcast only through Easya. If you can not find the correct setting to turn off your TV speakers, please consult
the user guide that was packaged with your TV.
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Linking loudspeakers/Hub:
The loudspeakers and the Hub have been linked at Focal prior to carrying out the final test on your system. The Hub
can only be linked to a maximum of 2 speakers. In the event that the link between the Hub and one or two speakers
is lost, you can re-link the Hub with one or two speakers as follows:
How to link the Hub to one or two Easya speakers:
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1. Select an input on the Hub other than the aptX
2. Press the linked button located on the rear panel of the speaker button for 3 seconds . The LED next to the linked
button will flash rapidly (many times per second).
3. Press the linked button at the rear of the Hub for 3 seconds. The LED next to the linked button will flash rapidly
(many times per second).
Please note:
1. The speakers and the Hub are linked when all the LEDs (speakers and Hub) begin to simultaneously flash slowly.
2. Hub can be synchronized with only one loudspeaker at a time*.
*When the association between the Hub and the two loudspeakers is lost, repeat this procedure for each loudspeaker.
Auto Standby:
If there is no audio signal detected from the Hub input for 3 minutes, the 2 speakers and the Hub will move to standby
mode. The Hub LED and speakers will light up in red. Once an audio signal is detected on the last input selected, the
system will be reactivated. The Hub will provide the musical signal to the speakers after a few seconds, the LEDs on
the Hub and speakers will light up in white.
Cables not included:
Analogue inputs:
• Analogue 1: 3.5mm male mini jack
• Analogue 2: 2 x RCA male audio (right red, left white)
Digital inputs:
• Digital 1: Coaxial (SPDIF) digital Audio RCA male
(75 Ohms impedance recommended for 24 bits/ 96 kHz broadband)
• Digital 2: Optical (Toslink) male audio
• USB: Male Mini USB-B
Bluetooth® one.
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Precautions for use
The TNV2 tweeter uses a relatively flexible Aluminium/Magnesium alloy, with a "shape memory" enabling it to
withstand the majority of small impacts in the home. Nevertheless, we recommend leaving the fabric grilles in place
to protect the dome. If the dome surface is marked this could have an impact on the tweeter.
Cleaning instructions
The only maintenance required for Easya is dusting with a dry cloth. If the cabinet becomes marked, we recommend
simply using a damp cloth. Never use solvents, detergents, alcohol-based or corrosive products, scrapers or
scourers to clean the loudspeaker surface. Keep the loudspeakers away from sources of heat.
Decoupling spikes assembling
Easya loudspeakers are intented to be floor mounted only. It is important to ensure that the loudspeakers stand
firmly on the floor using the spike feet supplied whenever possible. If not use the rubber feet or the protective caps
for the spikes. (Fig. J, K) To screw the spike feet or the rubber feet, stand the speaker on its top (placed on the packing
cap) taking care not to damage the cabinet or the drive units during handling. Before screwing the spikes on the
cabinet, screw the lock nut onto the spikes. Then screw the spikes fully into the threaded inserts of the cabinet. If the
cabinet rocks when placed on the floor, unscrew one or two spikes that do not touch the floor until the cabinet rests
firmly without rocking. Finally lock the nuts against the cabinet. It may be more convenient to fit and adjust the spike
feet after speaker positioning has been optimised.
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Specifications
Type
Speakers
Frequency response
(+/- 3dB)
Low frequency point -6dB
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Powered wireless 2-1/2 way bass reflex
floor standing
5” (13cm) Polyglass woofer
5” (13cm) Polyglass bass/midrange
1” (25mm) Al/Mg TNV2 inverted dome tweeter
50Hz - 28kHz
43Hz
Amplifier power (RMS)
Mains voltage
Mains frequency
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Net Weight
85W - 4 Ohms
100 - 240V
50 / 60Hz
5/8 x 6 3/4 x 9 7/16”
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37.48lb (17kg)
(905x172x240mm)
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Hub
Type
Transmission type Digital
Transmission signal frequency 2.4GHz Kleer
Range Around 10m without obstacle
Sensitivity 0dBm
Sampling Rate 44.1kHz
Resolution 16 bits
Mains voltage 100 - 240V
Mains frequency
Power consomption
(Stand by mode – ON)
Wireless Inputs Bluetooth
Digital Inputs Coax / Toslink
Analogue Inputs Jack 3.5mm / RCA
External sound card USB Input
Dimensions (HxLxP)
Weight 0.88lb (400g)
Digital wireless transmitter
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compatible
50 / 60Hz
1.6 W / 2.5 W
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aptX
15/16
11/16
1
x 5
x 5
2/3
"
(49 x 145 x 144mm)
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Conditions of warranty
Please contact your Focal dealer if you encounter any problems.
The guarantee for France on all Focal products is 2 years, non-transferable if the product is re-sold, from the date
of purchase. In the case of defective equipment, the equipment must be shipped at your expense in its original
packaging to the dealer who will test the equipment in order to determine the nature of the fault. If the product is
still under warranty, the product will be returned to you or replaced, shipping pre-paid. If the product is not under
guarantee, you will be given a repair estimate.
The warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use or incorrect wiring (e.g. burnt out moving coils, etc.)
Outside of France, Focal products are covered by a warranty whose conditions are determined locally by the official
Focal-JMlab dealer in each country, in compliance with the laws in force in the respective territory.
Your Focal-JMlab product was developed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components
which can be recycled and/or re-used. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment
must be disposed of separately from normal garbage at the end of its operational lifetime. Please dispose
of this product by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. This will
help to protect the environment in which we all live.
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 - SCAB-130916/3 - codo1386
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