PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEMS FOCUS Series OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE FOCUS-12 FOCUS-15 FOCUS-18S FOCUS-218S www.wharfedalepro.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................. 1 2. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 2 3. FOCUS SERIES OVERVIEW..................................................................... 2 4. INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 3 5. FOCUS HANGING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................ 3 6. FOCUS-12/15 BLOCK DIAGRAM..
IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS – Carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of these products before operating them. 2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS – For future reference. 3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – Non compliance may void warranty of the product. 4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS – In order to avoid damage to drivers and other equipment, it is advisable to establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a sound system.
INTRODUCTION Wharfedale Pro Focus Series loudspeakers are the result of many years of experience in the use, design and manufacture of professional loudspeaker products. We take great pride in engineering and building every Wharfedale Pro loudspeaker and would like to thank you for entrusting us with your sound solutions.
INSTALLATION • Before attempting to install a FOCUS Series loudspeaker system please refer to the important warnings and safety instructions. Only qualified personnel should install a loudspeaker system. Improper installation of a loudspeaker system can cause serious harm and even death if correct procedure is not followed. Anyone attempting installation assumes all liability arising from such use.
Suspension in Fixed Installations (Secondary Suspension) For fixed installations of Focus-12, focus-15 models using M10, forged-shoulder eyebolts. WARNING Suspension of FOCUS-12/15 speaker must employ both top attachment points. When 'bridling' the FOCUS-12/15. Two (2) legs of equal length must be used. The rear attachment points is a pull-back point and is intended only for use in adjusting the down-angle of the speaker enclosure.
FOCUS-12 Block Diagram :$7 7 6 & 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6 :$7 7 6 3 5 2 * 5 $ 0 FOCUS-15 Block Diagram :$7 7 6 & 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6 :$7 7 6 3 5 2 * 5 $ 0
FOCUS-18S Block Diagram 6 HULDO 1 XP EHU 8 ohm PARALLEL MODE FOCUS-218S Block Diagram PARALLEL MODE 6 HULDO 1 XP EHU PARALLEL PARALLEL LF/LF 1+,1UNUSED 2+,2- DISCRETE :$7 7 6 & 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6 :$7 7 6 3 5 2 * 5 $ 0 DISCRETE MODE 1- PARALLEL 1+ 2+ DISCRETE + 2- 8 ohm _ + _ 1- 2+ 1+ 2- 8 ohm
FOCUS-12/15 BI-AMP WIRING FROM LF AMPLIFIER SPEAKON CONNECTOR FROM HF AMPLIFIER :$7 7 6 & 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6 :$7 7 6 3 5 2 * 5 $ 0 ,1 3 8 7
FOCUS-12/15 FULLRANGE WIRING :$7 7 6 & 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6 :$7 7 6 3 5 2 * 5 $ 0 SWITCH IN DWON POSITION FOR PASIVE MODE
FOCUS-12 HORIZONTAL POLAR GRAPHS 125Hz 125Hz 250Hz 0 dB -30 -12 0 dB -30 30 -24 -24 -60 -60 60 -36 -48 -60 -60 -90 -90 90 -120 90 -120 120 -150 120 -150 150 150 180 180 0 -30 60 -36 -48 500Hz 500Hz 30 -12 dB -12 1000Hz 30 0 dB -30 30 -12 -24 -60 -24 60 -36 -60 60 -36 -48 -48 -60 -90 90 -120 -60 -90 120 -150 90 -120 120 150 -150 150 180 180 0 -30 2000Hz dB -12 0 4000Hz 4000Hz 2000Hz 30 -30 -24 -60 -60 -48 -60 -60 -90 90 -120 120
FOCUS-12 VERTICAL POLAR GRAPHS 125Hz 250Hz 0 dB -30 30 -12 0 dB -30 -24 -60 -24 60 -36 -60 -48 -60 -60 -90 90 -120 -150 90 -90 120 -120 120 150 -150 150 180 180 1000Hz 0 -30 60 -36 -48 500Hz 30 -12 dB -12 30 0 dB -30 -24 -24 -60 -60 60 -36 -48 -60 -60 -90 -90 90 -120 90 -120 120 120 -150 150 150 180 180 0 0 2000Hz -30 dB -12 4000Hz 30 dB -30 -24 -60 60 -36 -48 -60 -60 -90 90 -120 -90 90 -120 120 120 -150 150 150 180 180 800
FOCUS-15 HORIZONTAL POLAR GRAPHS 125Hz 0 0 dB -30 250Hz 250Hz 125Hz 30 -12 -30 -60 60 -36 -48 -60 -60 -90 -90 90 -120 -150 90 -120 120 120 -150 150 0 0 dB -12 1000Hz 30 -30 -60 60 -36 60 -48 -60 -60 -90 90 -120 -90 90 -120 120 120 -150 150 150 180 180 2000Hz 30 -36 -48 -150 dB -12 -24 -24 -60 150 180 180 -30 60 -36 -48 500Hz 30 -24 -24 -60 dB -12 0 0 -30 dB -12 4000Hz 30 -30 dB -12 30 -24 -24 -60 -60 60 -36 60 -36 -48 -48 -60 -60
FOCUS-15 VERTICAL POLAR GRAPHS 125Hz 250Hz 0 dB -30 -12 0 30 dB -30 -24 -60 -24 60 -36 -60 -48 -60 -60 -90 90 -120 120 -90 90 -120 120 150 -150 150 180 500Hz 180 -30 -12 0 1000Hz 0 dB 60 -36 -48 -150 30 -12 30 dB -30 30 -12 -24 -24 -60 -60 -36 60 -36 60 -48 -48 -60 -60 -90 -90 90 90 -120 -120 120 120 -150 -150 180 180 2000Hz 4000Hz 0 dB -12 30 30 -12 -24 -24 -60 0 -30 dB -30 150 150 -60 60 -36 60 -36 -48 -48 -60 -90 -60 -90
SPECIFICATIONS Model Name FOCUS-12 FOCUS-15 FOCUS-18S FOCUS-218S System Type 12" 2 way 15" 2 way 18" Subwoofer Dual 18" Subwoofer Frequency Response (+/- 3dB) 60-20kHz 50-20kHz 35-800Hz 30-800Hz Frequency Range (-10dB) 55-20kHz 45-20kHz 30-800Hz 25-800Hz Continuous/Programme/Peak 500W/1000W/2000W 700W/1400W/2800W 1000W/2000W/4000W Parallel: 2000W/4000W/8000W Discrete: 1000W/2000W/4000W Nominal Impedance (ohms) 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω Parallel: 4Ω Sensitivity dB SPL @ 1W/1M Averaged Across Fre
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