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 ampliers.
Transient voltages from powering up source equipment can damage speakers if amplifiers are already turned on.
Make sure that amplier volumes are set to their minimum settings and power up any system ampliers 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 ampliers 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 qualied and certied to do so by relevant local, state and
national authorities. All relevant safety regulations must be followed. If you are not properly qualied or do not know of
pertinent regulations, consult qualied 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 nullication could result if this is attempted.
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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 conguration 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 conguration, 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
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• Before attempting to install a FOCUS Series loudspeaker system please refer to the important warnings and safety
instructions. Only qualied 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 qualied 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
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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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:$7 7 6& 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6
:$7 7 63 5 2 * 5 $ 0
:$7 7 6& 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6
:$7 7 63 5 2 * 5 $ 0
FOCUS-12
Block Diagram
FOCUS-15
Block Diagram
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6 HULD O1 X P E HU
PARALLEL
MODE
8 ohm
1+ 2+
2-
1-
1+
1-
2+
2-
8 ohm
8 ohm
PARALLEL
DISCRETE
+
_
+
_+
_
6 HULD O1 X P E HU
2+,2-
1+,1-
LF/LF
PARALLEL
UNUSED
PARALLEL
DISCRETE
DISCRETE
MODE
PARALLEL
MODE
:$7 7 6& 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6
:$7 7 635 2 * 5 $ 0
FOCUS-18S
Block Diagram
FOCUS-218S
Block Diagram
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FOCUS-12/15BI-AMPWIRING
,1 3 8 7
:$7 7 6& 2 1 7 ,1 8 2 8 6
:$7 7 63 5 2 * 5 $ 0
SPEAKON
CONNECTOR
FROM LF
AMPLIFIER
FROM HF
AMPLIFIER
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FOCUS-12/15FULLRANGEWIRING
:$7 7 6& 2 1 7,1 8 2 8 6
:$7 7 63 5 2 * 5 $ 0
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