USER’S MANUAL 76 USER’S MANUAL
Focusonics speaker can be installed on the wall/ceiling using VESA wall mount brackets
(100 mm x 100mm standard).
The speaker can also be mounted on a VESA stand (100 mm x 100 mm standard) and
installed on a desk, table, floor or other. The provided 4 x 4mm screws should be used to
attach the speaker to VESA mount brackets or VESA stand.
It is important to make sure that the chosen VESA brackets/stand should not block the
ventilation grill at the back of the speaker.
The speaker can be also inserted into Armstrong tile adapter and installed in replacement
of a standard Armstrong ceiling tile (60 cm x 60 cm). The speaker should be mounted
1-10m from the listener for best results.
Connect the provided power supply unit to the power outlet (120/230 VAC, 50/60
Hz). Connect the output of the power supply to the designated power input socket at the
back of the speaker. The red light should lit up at the right bottom corner at the front of the
speaker indicating that the power is supplied to the speaker. You are now ready to start
using the Focusonics speaker.
Focusonics speaker uses ultrasonic waves to reproduce sound and as ultrasonic waves re-
flect very well from most surfaces, the speaker can be used to create ‘virtual source’ effect.
If you direct the speaker to a certain object that reflect ultrasonic waves well, it will appear
that the sound is coming from that object rather than from the speaker itself. This object
can be, for instance, a TV screen, a sculpture, a glass wall, etc. Multiple reflections can be
used to fill the space with various sounds to achieve unique experiences.
For example, bird/animal sounds can be used to create an illusion of their presence in
a much more convincing manner than using traditional speakers as the sounds would
appear to originate from various objects/surfaces rather than filling the whole space with
sound.
• Do not use the speaker in very small spaces. Reflections from the walls and other ob-
jects may lead to the sound filling the whole space. The speaker works best in large,
open spaces.
• Keep significant distance from the speaker to the listener, the distance is needed for
ultrasonic waves to demodulate and achieve highest audible level. 2-4 metre range
is most optimal for Model B.
• Sound absorbing material such as carpets, curtains, etc. could be used in places
where reflections occur to improve sound localization.
• Install the speaker high enough if blocking of the sound beam by a passing person
needs to be avoided.
Installation and Set-up
Set-up
‘Virtual source’ effects
Installation tips for best sound
localization results
