Wharfedale Pro FOCUS-12 Guide

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FOCUS-12 FOCUS-15 FOCUS-18S FOCUS-218S

FOCUS

OPERATINGMANUALANDUSERGUIDE

PROFESSIONALSOUNDSYSTEMS

Series

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..............................................................5

7. FOCUS-18S/218S BLOCK DIAGRAM.......................................................6

8. FOCUS-12/15 BI-AMP WIRING.................................................................7

9. FOCUS-12/15 FULLRANGE WIRING........................................................8

10. FOCUS-12/15 POLAR GRAPHS ...............................................................9

11. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................13

12. WARRANTY..........................................................................BACK COVER

TABLEOFCONTENTS

IMPORTANTWARNINGS&SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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 WITHALL 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. With all system components connected, turn

on source equipment (mixers, signal processors, record and playback units etc.) BEFORE powering up ampliers.

Transient voltages from powering up source equipment can damage speakers if amplifiers are already turned on.

Make sure that amplier volumes are set to their minimum settings and power up any system ampliers LAST. It is

recommended that all system components be allowed to stabilize for few seconds before any source signals are

introduced or level setting adjustments are made. Similarly, when shutting systems down, turn all ampliers off rst,

before powering down any other system components.

5. CABLES – Do not use shielded or microphone cables for connection between amplifiers and speakers. Use only

approved speaker cables with proper connectors.

6. RIGGING – SUSPENDING – MOUNTING – RIGGING, Suspending and mounting of these speaker systems can

expose members of the public to serious health risks and even death. Under no circumstances attempt to rig, suspend

or otherwise mount these speakers unless you are fully qualied and certied to do so by relevant local, state and

national authorities. All relevant safety regulations must be followed. If you are not properly qualied or do not know of

pertinent regulations, consult qualied personnel for advice.

7. CAUTION – These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels. Use

care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive volume levels. Permanent hearing damage can

result when operated to extreme levels.

8. SERVICE – There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Users should not attempt to service this product.

Warranty nullication could result if this is attempted.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Music to the masses

With the Wharfedale Pro Focus point-source array system you now have a solution that provides not just exceptional

quality sound but also a exible cabinet and hardware conguration enabling you to meet the requirements of a wide

variety of venues. Focus’ easy adaptability makes it perfect for portable rentals, touring and stage shows.

Optimised acoustic engineering

The Focus family has 4 components to choose from - a 12” and 15” PA and a 18” and twin 18” subwoofer. Focus tops

and subs are superbly engineered to work together seamlessly and provide maximum efficiency. The two-way PA

speakers employ a High-Q 100° x 10° long-throw waveguide horn geometry to project the sound au the way to the back

of large listening areas. All this comes together to create a point-source array system!

Meets your needs

Focus hardware allows you to y in a line-array conguration, y independently and in pairs or stack PA’s on top of subs.

Focus adapts perfectly to whatever challenges your venue presents you with!

Sonic Impact

At peak output a single Focus-15 can pump out 135db SPL; maximum power handling is rated at 2800 watts peak.

Focus subs put out an equally impressive 146dB peak SPL of pounding bass with a maximum power handling capacity

of 8000 watts peak. Need more? Just double up! The Focus V-Tech side-by-side driver placement maximizes mutual

coupling and boundary-effect reinforcement to move massive amounts of air and push the beat to the soul of your

audience.

FOCUSSERIESOVERVIEW

• Before attempting to install a FOCUS Series loudspeaker system please refer to the important warnings and safety

instructions. Only qualied personnel should install a loudspeaker system.

INSTALLATION

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.

FOCUSHANGINGINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Safe Rigging

FOCUS-12, FOCUS-15 suspendable version loudspeakers are supplied with built-in internal brackets. The system is

designed to facilitate the suspension of the loudspeaker by a qualied person familiar with rigging and hardware industry

practices. Improper installation may result in damage, injury or death.

Working Load Limit

The working load limit (WLL) of any FOCUS-12, FOCUS-15 suspendable loudspeaker will be maintained as long as no

more than 136kg (300 lb) is suspended by minimum of Two (2) PRIMARY SUSPENSION ponints (Track Suspension), or

46kg (100 lb) is suspended by TWO (2) of the SECONDARY SUSPENSION POINTS (M10 Forged Shoulder Eyebolts).

Flying for Portable Application (Primary Suspension)

For portable, temporary supension of FOCUS-12, FOCUS-15 Models, order the FOCUS. This kit includes four

detachable y-clips. For additional suspension components, contact a professional rigging hardware supplier.

WARNING

Before lifiting any speaker using fly-clip

attachments, be certain that the latch mechanism

of all y-clips is fully and properly engaged with the

track. An audible click will be heard.

Latch mechanism must be

down and fully engaged

Suspension in Fixed Installations (Secondary Suspension)

For xed 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. Only the top

and bottom attachment points are intended for use

as suspension points.

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FOCUS-12

Block Diagram

FOCUS-15

Block Diagram

6 HULD O1 X P E HU

PARALLEL

MODE

8 ohm

1+ 2+

8 ohm

PARALLEL

DISCRETE

6 HULD O1 X P E HU

2+,2-

1+,1-

LF/LF

PARALLEL

UNUSED

PARALLEL

DISCRETE

MODE

PARALLEL

MODE

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 :$7 7 635 2 * 5 $ 0

FOCUS-18S

Block Diagram

FOCUS-218S

Block Diagram

FOCUS-12/15BI-AMPWIRING

,1 3 8 7

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SPEAKON

CONNECTOR

FROM LF

AMPLIFIER

FROM HF

AMPLIFIER

FOCUS-12/15FULLRANGEWIRING

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 :$7 7 63 5 2 * 5 $ 0

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