Focal-JMlab DIMENSION User Manual

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READ FIRST ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. operation is subject to the following two conditions:

- This device may not cause harmful interference.

- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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.

Caution : to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing 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 equilateral 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. Do not expose to dripping water or splashing.

24. CAUTION : May cause an explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

BITTE ZUERST LESEN! WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSMASSNAHMEN!

Das Blitzsymbolin einem Dreieckweist den Nutzer darauf hin, dass eine Berührungsgefahr mit nicht isolierten Teilen im Geräteinneren, die einegefährliche Spannung führen, besteht. Die Spannung kann so hoch sein dass sie die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags bei Personen birgt

1.Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam durch. Sie sollten wirklich alle Hinweise zum Betrieb und zu Ihrer Sicherheit lesen, bevor Sie das Produkt in Betrieb nehmen.

2.Alle Warnhinweise auf dem(n) Produkt(en) oder in der Bedienungsanleitung müssen unbedingt beachtet werden.

3.Beachten Sie die Anleitung. Befolgen Sie bitte unbedingt alle Bedien- und Gebrauchshinweise.

5. Benutzen Sie dieses Produkt nicht in der Nähe von Wasser.

6. Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung keine flüssigen Reinigungsmittel oder solche aus der Sprühdose, sondern nur ein weiches Tuch.

7. Schlitze und Öffnungen im Gehäuse dienen der Entlüftung und sorgen für zuverlässigen Betrieb. Daher dürfen sie nicht verstellt oder abgedeckt werden. Stellen Sie dieses Produkt so auf, wie vom Hersteller empfohlen.

8. Stellen Sie das Produkt nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen auf (Heizstrahler, Heizkörper, Öfen usw.). Sollten Sie es in unmittelbarer Nähe eines Verstärkers aufstellen, klären Sie mit dem Hersteller, ob das zulässig ist.

9. Netzleitungen sollte man immer so verlegen, dass niemand auf sie steigt und dass sie nicht durch irgendwelche Gegenstände eingeklemmt werden. Besonders vorsichtig sollte man mit Netzkabeln an Steckern und Mehrfachdosen umgehen und an der Stelle, wo das Kabel aus dem Gerät kommt (Knick-Gefahr!).

10. Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Zubehör, das der Hersteller empfiehlt.

11. Benutzen Sie ausschließlich fahrbare oder sonstige Untergestelle, dreibeinige Standfüße, Untersetzbügel oder Tische, die der Hersteller empfiehlt oder die mit den Lautsprechern gekauft wurden. Verwenden Sie ein fahrbares Untergestellt, müssen Sie darauf achten, das dieses samt Lautsprecher nicht umkippt und Verletzungen verursacht.

Achtung: um sich nicht der gefahr eines elektrischen schlags, auszusetzen, dürfen sie nicht den deckel (oder die rückseite) entfernen. Im geräteinneren befinden sich keine vom nutzer reparierbare teile. Überlassen sie reparaturen dem qualifizierten kundendienst

12. Sie sollten dieses Produkt während eines Gewitters oder einer längeren Zeitspanne, in der es nicht verwendet wird (z.B. während des Urlaub), vom Stromnetz trennen.13. Überlassen Sie bitte Reparaturen unbedingt qualifizierten Servicetechnikern. Bei den folgenden Beschädigungen trennen Sie bitte das Gerät vom Stromnetz und suchen Sie eine autorisierte Werkstatt auf: defektes Netzkabel oder Netzstecker, Ins Gehäuse sind Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten eingedrungen, das Gerät wurde Regen oder Wasser ausgesetzt, das Gerät arbeitet nicht einwandfrei oder fiel herunter.

14. Verwenden Sie kein Zubehör, dass vom Hersteller nicht ausdrücklich freigegeben wurde, sonst riskieren Sie einen Kurzschluss oder andere Schäden.

15. Dieses Produkt darf nur mit derjenigen Netzspannung betrieben werden, die auf dem Hinweisschild angegeben ist. Sollten Sie nicht genau wissen, welche Netzspannung in Ihrem Haus vorhanden ist, fragen Sie Ihren Händler. Hinweise zur Handhabung von Produkte, die von Batterien, Akkus oder einer anderen Energiequelle gespeist werden finden Sie in der entsprechenden Bedienungsanleitung.

16. Vermeiden Sie eine Überlastung von Steckdosen, Verlängerungskabeln oder Mehrfachdosen, weil das zu Brandgefahr und Stromschlagrisiko führen können.

Ein Ausrufungszeichen in einemDreieck weist den Nutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs- und Wartungsanweisungenin den Dokumenten hin, die dem Gerät beiliegen.

17. Achten Sie darauf, dass niemals irgendwelche Fremdkörper durch die Öffnungen ins Geräteinnere fallen. Diese könnten mit Spannung führenden Teilen in Berührung kommen oder einen Kurzschluss auslösen. Dadurch entsteht möglicherweise die Gefahr eines Stromschlags oder dass ein Gerät in Brand gerät. Verschütten Sie auch niemals irgendwelche Flüssigkeiten über dem Gerät.

18. Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät selbst zu reparieren. Wenn Sie die Abdeckung abnehmen oder entfernen, können Sie sich gefährlichen Spannungen oder anderen Gefahrenquellen aussetzen. Überlassen Sie bitte Reparaturen unbedingt qualifizierten Servicetechnikern.

19. Wurden Ersatzteile benötigt, vergewissern Sie sich, dass der Servicetechniker Originalteile des Herstellers verwendet hat oder dass die verwendeten Ersatzteile die gleichen technischen Werte besitzen wie die Originalteile. Der Einbau von ungeeigneten Ersatzteilen kann zu Brand, Stromschlaggefahr oder anderen Schäden führen.

20. Bitten Sie nach allen Service- oder Reparaturarbeiten den Servicetechniker einen Sicherheitstechniker einen Sicherheitstest durchzuführen, um zu gewährleisten, dass das Gerät in einem ordnungsgemäßen Betriebszustand befindet.

21. Montieren Sie die Lautsprecher nur dann an einer Wand oder an der Decke, wenn es der Hersteller empfiehlt und folgen Sie dabei seinen Anweisungen.

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SUMMARY

1. Safety instructions 3

2. Summary 6

3. Package contents 7

4. Presentation 8

4.1. Multichannel surround sound 8

4.2. User interface 8

4.3. Connections panel 9

4.4. Remote control 10

5. Positioning and installation 11

5.1. Positioning Dimension 11

5.2. Installation on a TV cabinet 12

5.3. Mounting to a wall 13

6. Settings selectors 14

6.1. "DISTANCE" selector 14

6.2. "POSITION" selector 15

6.3. Adaptation to the room's acoustic 16

6.4. "SUBWOOFER" selection 17

7. Connections 18

7.1. Connecting Dimension to your TV 18

7.2. Connecting the HDMI

7.3. Examples of connections 20

7.3.1. Connection example 1 20

7.3.2. Connection example 2 21

7.3.3. Connection example 3 22

7.3.4. Connection example 4 23

7.4. Connecting a subwoofer 24

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In input 19

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8. Use and functions 25

8.1. CEC function

(Consumer Electronics Control)

8.2. Power mode 25

8.3. Setting TV audio format and Audio-Video source

8.4. Volume control 25

8.5. Input selector 26

8.6. Night mode 26

8.7. Bass level settings 26

8.8. Audio-Video synchronisation (lip-sink)

8.9. Light function 27

9. Troubleshooting 27-28

10. Technical specifications 29

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You have just purchased a Focal product. We would like to thank you and welcome you to our world of high-fidelity. Focal has been designing, developing and manufacturing high-end speaker drivers and loudspeakers for more than 30 years. More recently, the first pair of Focal headphones was launched. Innovation, tradition, performance and pleasure are our key values which characterise the "Spirit of Sound". Wherever you may be, we have one goal: to unite people around a common passion for rich and authentic sound. The Dimension soundbar was designed with this philosophy in mind, and our goal is to apply our expertise in the field of acoustics to other uses other than traditional hi-fi loudspeakers in order to give cinephiles something to be excited about: natural, dynamic and high-definition audio which takes you right to the heart of the action.

3. Package contents

1 x Dimension soundbar

1 x Wall mount

1 x Remote control 1 x user manual

1 x Power unit

2 x Stands

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1 x Power cable

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4. Presentation

4.1. Multichannel surround sound

Dimension is compatible with multichannel protocols Dolby Digital in virtualisation algorithm which transforms stereo signals into real multichannel audio.

4.2. User interface

Dimension features a touch screen display for controlling volume, inputs and listening mode. The display stays off during the viewing. Equipped with a proximity sensor, Dimension automatically turns on when you’re nearby or when you use the remote control.

and DTS®. What’s more, Dimension uses a built-

NIGHT

DIGI TV

HDMI

AUX

Functions:

Standby / On

Volume control and volume indicator

(5 bars)

Night mode on / off

Input selector

Proximity sensor

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4.3. Connections panel

HDMI™ In: for connecting devices equipped with a HDMI™ interface: Blu-ray player / DVD player / games

console / set-top box.

HDMI™ TV: for connecting a TV. Equipped with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function,

this bi-directional connexion receives audio signals from a TV or sends video signals to a TV.

SUB LINE OUT: RCA analogue output for connecting an external active subwoofer.

OPTICAL/DIGI In: for connecting to an optical audio output on a TV not equipped with a HDMI™ ARC.

You can connect all other players equipped with digital optical outputs.

AUX / ANALOG: for connecting devices equipped with an analogue output: digital music players, tablets,

computers...

SERVICE: this input is only used by the After Sales Service in case system updates are required.

DIMENSION SUB OUT: output solely dedicated to the Dimension Subwoofer.

POWER / DC IN: for connecting Dimension to a power supply.

SETTINGS SELECTORS: these 4 selectors enable you to adjust Dimension’s audio according to your installation

and to the acoustics of the room. See "Settings selectors" section (page 14) to make adjustments.

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4.4. Remote control

Dimension is equipped with the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. If your TV is equipped with this function, enabling this function will allow you to control your soundbar with your TV’s remote control. The name used for the CEC protocol may vary from one TV manufacturer to another.

Universal and learning remote controls can be programmed to control Dimension. If required, you can find the infrared command codes on the Dimension soundbar webpage on Focal’s website: www.focal.com.

If your TV isn’t equipped with the CEC function, or if you don’t use a universal remote control, a remote control is supplied with Dimension. The remote control uses the same layout as the touchscreen on the soundbar.

Standby/ON

Volume control

Bass level setting

Input selector

Audio-Video Synchronisation

(Lip-sync)

NIGHT mode

Turns on

display light

Before using the remote control, remove the plastic tab from the remote control’s battery compartment. To change the batteries on your remote control, open the battery compartment and replace with an identical battery type: CR2025.

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5. Positioning and installation

5.1. Positioning Dimension

For the best surround sound, it is recommended to position your soundbar opposite the listening position in symmetry with the room’s walls. The following diagrams show several recommended positions.

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5.2. Installation on a TV cabinet

Before installing on a TV cabinet, the two stands provided must be assembled to Dimension as shown in the following diagram:

2 x stands

Neither end of the Dimension soundbar should be within 5cm of an obstacle (wall, furniture or other surfaces).

Minimum

5cm

To give the soundbar more stability and to avoid it falling, we recommend positioning Dimension so it rests entirely on the TV cabinet.

Make sure the settings selector on the back panel is on the appropriate setting. If Dimension is very close to the edge of your TV cabinet, set the "POSITION" selector to 6 – FREE STANDING. In case of the contrary, set the "POSITION" selector to 4 – TABLE. For more information on settings selectors, see "Settings selectors" section (page 14).

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5.3. Mounting to a wall

Neither end of the Dimension soundbar should be within 5cm of an obstacle (wall, furniture or other surfaces). Dimension can be installed above or below your TV according to its height. Make sure the settings selector on the back panel is on the appropriate setting: "POSITION" on 5 – ON WALL.

For more information on settings selectors, see "Settings selectors" section (page 14). Dimension is supplied with a wall-mounting kit. Follow the installation procedure below.

1) Determine and mark the locations of the fixing holes. Use a spirit level to make sure Dimension is horizontal. Pass cables through the intended space on the wall mount.

3) Fix the wall mount to the wall.

2) Drill holes at the marked locations and insert dowel pins. Caution: use appropriate dowel pins for the type of wall. The wall, dowel pins and screws must be able to support the weight of Dimension: 12lbs (5,5kg).

4) Connect the cables, then bring your soundbar up to the support, mounting Dimension to the 4 pins on the wall mount.

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6. Settings selectors

Use the 4 selectors on the back panel to adjust Dimension’s sound according to your listening room and your needs. These settings selectors must be set before installing your soundbar permanently.

6.1. "DISTANCE" selector

This selector enables you to adjust the sound rendering according to the distance between the listening position and the soundbar. If Dimension is positioned less than 2 metres from the listening position, set the "DISTANCE" selector to 1 – CLOSE. If Dimension is positioned between 2 and 4 metres from the listening position, set the "DISTANCE" selector to 2 – MEDIUM. If Dimension is positioned 4 metres or more from the listening position, set the "DISTANCE" selector to 3 – FAR.

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than 2 metres

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FAR

Between

2 and 4 metres

MEDIUM

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6.2. "POSITION" selector

TABLE

If Dimension is positioned on a piece of furniture without its face being flush with the edge of the piece of furniture, set the "POSITION" selector to 4 – TABLE.

WALL

If Dimension is mounted to a wall, set the "POSITION" selector to 5 – ON WALL.

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FREE

STANDING

If Dimension is positioned on a piece of furniture with its face flush with the edge of the piece of furniture, set the "POSITION" selector to 6 – FREE STANDING.

6.3. Adaptation to the room’s acoustics

The quality of the surround sound depends on the room’s acoustics and on the acoustic properties of the room’s materials.

If your room has low reflecting acoustic properties: walls covered with fabric, curtains, carpets or rugs, set the "ROOM" selector to 7 – MAT.

MAT

If your room has average reflecting acoustic properties: adjacent walls made out of plaster or hollow bricks, if you have various pieces of furniture, uncovered parquet, set the "ROOM" selector to 8 – MEDIUM.

MEDIUM

If your room has high reflecting acoustic properties: walls with large glass surfaces, solid bricks, tiled floors, set the "ROOM" selector to 9 – CLEAR.

CLEAR

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6.4. "SUBWOOFER" selector

If Dimension is used alone without a subwoofer, set the "SUBWOOFER" selector to 10 – NO SUB.

If Dimension is used with the dedicated Dimension Subwoofer, set the "SUBWOOFER" selector to 11 – DIMENSION SUBWOOFER OUT.

If Dimension is used with an active subwoofer connected to the SUB LINE OUT output, set the "SUBWOOFER" selector to 12 – SUB LINE OUT.

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7. Connections

Dimension is equipped with the HDMI™ ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. This function allows you to receive the audio signal from your TV if the TV is equipped with a HDMI™ ARC (Audio Return Channel) output. When both HDMI™ ARC inputs are connected, Dimension reproduces the sound from the TV or any other source connected to it: Bluray, DVD, set-top box. Make sure the Audio Return Channel function is enabled in your TV’s set-up menu. Dimension also has a standard HDMI™ input. This is used for devices using multichannel audio encoding (5.1, Dolby digital, DTS Surround). Thus, you can take full advantage of the quality of your Audio/Video player. The following section explains Dimension’s possible connexions in more detail.

7.1. Connecting Dimension to your TV

HDMI

ARC

HDMI TV

ARC & CEC

Connect the HDMI™ TV input on Dimension to your TV’s HDMI™ input. If your TV is equipped with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, use your TV’s HDMI™ ARC output. The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows you to transmit audio signals to Dimension from your TV and all other devices connected to your TV.

TOSLINK

HDMI

ARC & CEC

OPTICAL

DIGI in

If your TV is not equipped with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, connect the TV’s digital optical output (Toslink) to Dimension’s OPTICAL/DIGI In input. In any case, make sure Dimension’s HDMI™ TV input is connected to a HDMI™ input on your TV. This connection will transmit the video signal from Dimension to your TV via Dimension’s HDMI™ In input.

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7.2. Connecting the HDMI™ In input

Connect the HDMI™ In input to the source used for playing films encoded in 5.1 and, in general, the source generally used for playing Blu-ray disks and/or DVDs. This input receives the audio signals directly from your Audio/Video player without going through your TV, thus, there’s no loss in quality.

TOSLINK

HDMI

If you wish to connect more than one audio/video source directly to Dimension, you can purchase a HDMI™ hub. A HDMI™ hub has several HDMI™ inputs and one HDMI™ output which you connect to Dimension.

HDMI

ARC & CEC

OPTICAL

DIGI in

HDMI

DVD / BLU-RAY

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7.3.Examples of connections

The following section provides examples of the most common connections. For the best surround sound, it is important to connect the player you want to use for playing multichannel content to the HDMI™ In output (5.1 or over). These examples are based on TVs equipped with the HDMI™ ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. If your TV does not support this function, in addition to the HDMI™ cable, also connect your TV’s optical audio cable (Toslink) to Dimension’s DIGI In input.

7.3.1. Connection example 1

If you mainly use a Blu-ray player for your multichannel audio/video content: connect your Blu-ray player to Dimension's HDMI™ In input. Other devices are depicted to complete the example and to show the other options possible with Dimension.

HDMI 3

TUNER TV

HDMI TV

ARC & CEC

OPTICAL

DIG in

DVD / BLU-RAY

HDMI In

CEC

AUX. /

ANALOG

MP3

GAME CONSOLE

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

ARC

TV BOX

To play audio from a TV tuner, set-top box or games console, select Dimension’s TV input. To play audio from a Bluray player, select Dimension’s HDMI™ In input. To play audio from a CD player, select Dimension’s DIGI In input. Likewise, to play audio from a digital media player, select the AUX input.

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7.3.2. Connection example 2

If you mainly use a set-top box for your multichannel audio/video content: connect your set-top box to Dimension's HDMI™ In input. Other devices are depicted to complete the example and to show the other options possible with Dimension.

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

ARC

HDMI TV

ARC & CEC

GAME CONSOLE

To play audio from a games console, select Dimension’s TV input. To play audio from a set-top box, select Dimension’s HDMI™ In input. Likewise, to play audio a computer, select the AUX input.

HDMI In

CEC

TV BOX

AUX. /

ANALOG

COMPUTER

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7.3.3. Connection example 3

If you mainly use a games console for your multichannel audio/video content: connect your games console to Dimension's HDMI™ In input. Other devices are depicted to complete the example and to show the other options possible with Dimension.

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

ARC

TV BOX

HDMI TV

ARC & CEC

AUX. /

ANALOG

HDMI In

CEC

GAME CONSOLE

WIRELESS RECEIVER

To play audio from a set-top box, select Dimension’s TV input. To play audio from a games console, select Dimension’s HDMI™ In input. To play audio from a wireless receiver, select Dimension’s AUX input. Focal’s Universal Wireless Receiver is used in this example. Focal’s Universal Wireless Receiver uses Bluetooth aptX® technology.

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7.3.4. Connection example 4

If you wish to connect all your devices using a HDMI™ cable connected to Dimension’s HDMI™ In input, you can purchase a HDMI™ hub. These splitters have several HDMI™ inputs and one output.

TUNER TV

HDMI 1

ARC

HDMI TV

ARC & CEC

HDMI In

CEC

HUB HDMI

TV BOX

GAME CONSOLE

Select Dimension’s TV input to play audio from the TV tuner. Select Dimension’s HDMI™ In input to play audio from all devices connected to the HDMI Hub.

DVD / BLU-RAY

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7.4. Connecting a subwoofer

There are two subwoofer outputs on Dimension’s back panel. The first, SUB LINE OUT, is used for connecting any amplified subwoofer. The second, DIMENSION SUB OUT, is an amplified output exclusively reserved for the Dimension Subwoofer.

Consult the Dimension Subwoofer user manual to help with installation.

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8. Use and functions

8.1. CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function

Dimension is equipped with the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. If your TV and some of your other devices (set-top box, Blu-ray player,...) support this technology, you can control Dimension using your TV’s remote control. Functions controlled:

- Volume: when using your TV’s remote control to adjust the volume, your TV will transmit this information to Dimension which will adjust its volume.

- Power on: as soon as you turn on your TV, Dimension will turn on selecting the HDMI™ TV input.

- Input selector: as soon as you turn on a device connected to the HDMI™ In input, Dimension will select this input. To use the CEC function, enable this function on your TV. Caution: the CEC function may have a different name depending on the TV manufacturer.

8.2. Power mode

Dimension has 3 different power modes:

- Power on mode: Dimension plays audio from the device selected.

- Eco mode: Reduced power consumption, the automatic detection of signals from the HDMI™ CEC and DIGI In inputs is activated.

- Standby mode: minimum power consumption (< 0.5 Watts). Dimension will automatically switch from power-on mode to Eco mode when no audio signal has been detected for 20 minutes. When Dimension is in Eco mode, detection of CEC commands and signals is activated on the HDMI™ and DIGI In inputs respectively:

- When a signal is detected from the DIGI In input, Dimension automatically switches to power-on mode and activates the DIGI In input.

- When a CEC command is detected on the HDMI™ In or HDMI™ TV inputs, Dimension automatically switches to power-on mode and activates the HDMI™ In or HDMI™ TV inputs. Note: If your TV is not equipped with the CEC function, the HDMI™ inputs will not detect any commands. In this case, use the remote control supplied for turning on the device, controlling volume, and selecting input. Standby mode is only available when no HDMI™ cable is connected to Dimension. This mode is activated after 6 hours of inactivity, or by pressing and holding down the button for more than 2 seconds on Dimension’s user interface. Press the button on the remote control or on the user interface to turn Dimension on.

8.3. Setting TV audio format and Audio-Video source

For the best 5.1 experience, make sure you configure the audio output formats of your TV or other devices. Depending on the brand and the quality of the device, numerous audio settings may be available which may diminish the audio experience with Dimension. Consult the user manuals for your devices and navigate to the audio settings. In the menu, prioritise these two following audio formats:

- Dolby Digital: 48kHz, up to 5.1 channels.

- DTS Surround: 48kHz, up to 5.1 channels. If these formats are not indicated, your device may have an "automatic" setting. In this case, use this setting. Your device will adapt the audio output format to Dimension using the best quality available.

8.4. Volume control

As well as using the CEC function, you can adjust Dimension’s volume by pressing the + and - buttons on your remote control or directly on Dimension’s display. The volume will be shown on Dimension’s volume indicator. The sound can be muted by pressing the button on your remote control. When Dimension is muted, the volume indicator will glow. Press the button on your remote control again to reactivate the sound, or press the button or the button.

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8.5. Input selector

You can select your desired input by pressing the button on the remote control or by selecting the input type directly on Dimension’s user interface.

8.6. Night mode

Dimension features a Night mode for discretion. When using this mode, Dimension reduces the peak volume and the dynamic range of a film’s soundtrack. This mode is only available for Dolby Digital encoded content. To activate this mode:

- press the Night button on the remote control OR

- press "Night" directly on Dimension’s user interface. Night mode display is activated on the user interface.

8.7. Bass level setting

You can adjust the bass level on Dimension or on the actual subwoofer. To adjust the bass level:

- press the button on your remote control.

- adjust bass level by pressing the + or - buttons on the remote control or on the user interface.

Once the bass is adjusted to the desired level, press the button on your remote control again or wait a few seconds until Dimension returns to the standard display mode.

8.8. Audio-Video synchronisation (lip-sync)

The quality of your various devices (media players, flat-screens, consoles,...), the flow of information exchanged with them and how your TV treats video signals can all affect audio/ video synchronisation. To overcome this, Dimensions offers two solutions:

- HDMI™ In input: features automatic lip sync for synchronising audio and video.

- HDMI™ TV, Digi In and AUX inputs: audio and video synchronisation can be adjusted manually.

In case of synchronisation problems on the HDMI™ In input, audio and video synchronisation can also be adjusted manually. Follow these steps to synchronise the audio and video manually:

- Select the source which you wish to synchronise.

- Press the button on your remote control. The selected source will flash.

- Adjust the delay between the audio and video signals using the + and - buttons on the remote control or directly on the user interface.

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When the signals have been synchronised, exit the synchronisation mode by pressing the button on your remote control again. Synchronisation adjustments vary depending on the input. You can adjust the synchronisation of the audio and video differently for the various inputs, thus for your different devices.

Note: If you want to restore the programmed delay default (factory settings) or automatic synchronisation on HDMI™ In, press the button on the remote control or user interface until the bar display volume are all extinct.

8.9. Light function

The user interface light is normally off. You can turn it on for a few seconds by pressing the "Light" button on your remote control.

9. Troubleshooting

Refer to the table below if you encounter any problems with Dimension. If the problem persists, or if none of the solutions proposed solve the problem, turn Dimension off and contact your dealer or Focal’s authorised After Sales Service.

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