Dynaudio Focus XD Manual
Dynaudio Focus XD Manual
English
An update to this manual may be necessary due to product improvements and new functions.
The latest version of this manual can be found on the Dynaudio website at www.dynaudio.com
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Table of Contents
About this guide 5 Connecting the loudspeakers 17
Expressions and symbols used 5 Connecting the digital signal source 17
Connecting the analog signal source 19
Safety information 6 Operating the loudspeakers
without controlling the volume 19
Scope of delivery 7
Adjusting the loudspeakers' sound 20
Unpacking 8 Adjusting the low-frequency range 20
Packaging material 8 Adjusting the treble 20
Connecting the voltage supply 21
Disposal 8 Switching on/standby mode 21
Selecting inputs on the loudspeakers 22
Setting up 9
Selecting the hub inputs 22
Floor-standing loudspeaker set-up 10
Selecting a hub (HUB) 22
Compact loudspeaker set-up 10 Selecting an input on the hub (INPUT) 22
Selecting the installation location 11 Adjusting the volume 23
Right and left loudspeaker 11 Muting the loudspeakers 23
Distance to walls 12 Display 24
Distance to the listening position 12
Loudspeaker toe-in 13 Firmware update 28
Grille 13 Care & maintenance 29
Connection and operation 14 Warranty 30
Connections and control elements 14
Malfunctions 30
Remote control 16
Control elements 16 Technical data 31
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Thank you
Thank you for choosing Dynaudio Focus XD loudspeakers.
Every Focus XD model features advanced Dynaudio loudspeaker technology that turns listening to
music into an impressive experience. This technology results from many years of intense research
and development, the highest quality standards in production, and Dynaudio’s enduring passion for
musical truth.
Each Focus XD loudspeaker is constructed by Dynaudio's master craftsmen in Denmark to these
high standards of quality. To realize the highest sound quality from the Focus XD models, some
areas should be addressed, as will be explored on the following pages. By considering the tips and
suggestions, you will achieve the maximum performance and enjoyment of the Focus XD and its
advanced musical capabilities for a long time to come.
We hope you have a great time listening to your favorite music,
Dynaudio
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About this guide
ATTENTION
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The general warning symbol indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death and is used in
combination with the warning levels described below.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard that could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard that could result in death or severe injury.
Note: These passages provide additional information which is important to fully understand the
loudspeakers and how to operate them.
►► The arrow will identify steps to be performed. Please follow these instructions carefully.
Multiple steps that should be performed consecutively are numbered correspondingly. Please follow
the order given.
1. Action 1
2. Action 2
3. Action 3
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Safety information
WARNING
Dangerous electrical voltage
If the loudspeakers are connected to the mains voltage, a dangerous electrical voltage is
present inside the speakers.
►► Never open the loudspeaker housing.
►► Do not operate defective loudspeakers and disconnect defective loudspeakers from the
mains voltage. Please contact your Dynaudio distributor if you have any problems. Distributor
addresses can be found in the Internet at www.dynaudio.com.
►► Use the supplied power cable to connect the loudspeakers to the mains voltage. Make sure that
the power supply cable is not damaged; exchange it for a new one if it has been damaged.
Caution
High sound pressure levels
Listening to high sound pressure levels over a longer period of time may harm your hearing.
►► To avoid auditory effects, do not listen to high sound levels over a longer period of time.
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Scope of delivery
2 Focus XD loudspeakers (200 XD, 400 XD, or 600 XD)
1 remote control
1 first time setup manual (quick guide for installation, not shown)
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Unpacking
After unpacking, make sure the system is complete and check the device and all accessories for
transport damage. Transport damage may be expected if the packaging is already severely harmed.
Do not attempt to commission a damaged device. If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please
contact your Dynaudio distributor. Distributor addresses can be found in the Internet at www.dynaudio.
com.
Packaging material
The packaging has been designed so that it may be reused if it was not damaged during transport.
Keep the packaging and use the original packaging for all further transport.
Disposal
Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in European countries with
separate collection systems for this equipment)
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. The recycling of
materials helps to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information on recycling this product,
please contact your local authority, community waste disposal office, or the shop where you purchased
the product.
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Setting up
Attention
Light, heat, electromagnetic radiation
Direct sunlight or excessive brightness can affect the color of your loudspeakers’ natural
wood veneer. Built-up heat can lead to overheating. Electromagnetic radiation of different
devices can lead to mutual impairment to functions.
►► Avoid placing the device in very warm, cold, or humid environments.
►► To maintain the aesthetic quality of your loudspeakers for the long term, placement in
light-intensive, sunny environments should be avoided.
►► Please ensure sufficient ventilation and observe the required distances around the
loudspeakers.
►► Do not place the loudspeakers near devices with strong electromagnetic radiation or devices
that could be destroyed or damaged by magnetic fields.
Caution
Spikes with pointed ends
The floor-standing Focus 400 XD and Focus 600 XD loudspeakers allow for set-up with
spikes. The pointed ends of the spikes may result in injuries and damage delicate floors.
►► Proceed carefully when lifting or moving the loudspeakers with exposed spikes.
►► Pay attention that you do not injure yourself or damage the floor with the spikes.
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Floor-standing loudspeaker set-up
The floor-standing Focus XD loudspeaker features a special base construction, which offers both an
ideal performance and mechanical basis. The spikes screwed into the end of the feet on the base can
be unscrewed and their height adjusted, to adapt to uneven floors. When the spikes are retracted, the
loudspeakers stand on rubber feet. These stabilize the cabinet on an extremely small contact area,
and therefore prevent any wobbling while offering optimal resonance control.
The best set-up variant depends on the nature of the room and the floor in particular. Your Dynaudio
distributor would be happy to assist you during set-up.
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Selecting the installation location
The Focus XD loudspeakers do not require special positioning, though the quality of the individual
soundspeakers' sound is affected by the acoustic properties of the room. Since rooms are shaped
uniquely, the positioning of the loudspeakers results in totally different behavior. For example, large
rooms without much furniture and many clean, hard wall surfaces can give a bright and diffuse sound
with diverse echoing frequencies. A room with thick carpet, curtains and soft furniture surfaces will
give a slightly warmer, darker and less lively sound.
The following information steps are therefore general directions that will make correct positioning
easier to achieve. Furthermore, we recommend taking advantage of the services provided by your
Dynaudio distributor to fully exploit the sound potential of your loudspeakers in your own listening
room.
Left Right
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Distance to walls
Every loudspeaker not only disperses sound energy directly into the room, but also to the side and
even backwards. As a result, time-delayed reflections occur and add to the original music signal. Thus,
when loudspeakers are positioned too close to walls, the sound quality can be restricted.
D
D Focus XD loudspeakers were developed to be placed free-standing, and therefore they reach their
optimum performance when positioned as clear of any walls as possible.
►► To reduce possible influences from the back and sidewalls, the distance to these boundaries
should ideally not be less than 0.5 meter.
D ≥ 0,5 m ►► Adjust the sound of your loudspeakers (see page 20).
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Loudspeaker toe-in
Depending on your personal listening environment and room dimensions, the loudspeakers may
be angled in towards the listening area to focus the sound radiation. This positioning will typically
improve imaging and is especially recommended by Dynaudio. However, you are free to select the
precise position based on your personal listening habits.
Grille
A cloth grille is included and can be affixed to the cabinet to help protect the drivers from dust and
any other influences. The grille is acoustically optimized, but the highest sound quality levels will be
attained without any grille covers in place during listening.
If a front grille is used, it is held on the front of the housing by means of magnets.
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Connection and operation
This section describes the connections and control elements for the components. Please contact your
Dynaudio distributor if you have any problems with connection and start-up. Distributor addresses can
be found in the Internet at www.dynaudio.com.
The active loudspeakers have an integrated amplifier and can be controlled with the remote control.
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Digital audio Digital connection
• IN = input
• OUT = output
Analog audio Analog connection
• IN = input
• Input sensitivity = manual correction of the input sensitivity (+6/0/–6 dB)
Service USB port for firmware update
Speaker position Sound adjustment (depending on the position of the loudspeakers)
Sound adjustment is performed with a rotary knob with 7 positions.
With the 3 main positions, the rotary knob clicks into place:
• Neutral = with free-standing placement
• Wall = if placed near a wall
• Corner = if placed in a corner
Treble Treble adjustment (+1/0/–1 dB)
Zone Selecting the audio zone (Xeo hub operation)
Loudspeakers assigned to different zones can be controlled separately via the remote control.
The zones are identified as Red, Green, and Blue.
Channel mode • Master = loudspeaker operated as master
• Slave = loudspeaker operated as slave
• External = loudspeaker configured as active loudspeaker (at full performance)
Power Power switch
• I = The loudspeaker is on. The loudspeaker can be activated and deactivated via the remote
control. If the loudspeaker is activated and there is no signal, it will switch to standby mode.
• O = The loudspeaker is completely off.
Mains socket
To connect the loudspeaker to the mains voltage.
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Remote control
The remote control can be used to turn the loudspeakers on and off, change the volume, switch
between digital and analog input, switch the display on or off, and select a hub and its connected
signal sources.
Control elements
MUTE Muting the loudspeakers
Briefly pressing this button will mute or unmute the selected loudspeaker.
ON/OFF Loudspeaker on/off
= on
= switch to standby
VOLUME Changing the volume
= louder, = quieter
DIRECT Direct selection
= toggle between digital and analog input
= switch the display on/off
INPUT Selecting the signal source
1/2/3/4 Selects one of the signal sources Line In, Optical In, Coax In or USB In from the active hub.
HUB Selecting the Xeo hub
A/B/C Selects one of the three possible hubs A, B, or C.
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Connecting the loudspeakers
►► To connect the loudspeakers, switch all components off.
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Connecting only one loudspeaker with a cable
1. Connect the digital output for the signal source to the digital input (Digital Audio IN) on one
loudspeaker. You can choose whether to use the right or left loudspeaker.
2. Operate the connected loudspeaker as master by setting the Channel Mode switch on the rear
side of the housing to Master.
3. Operate the other loudspeaker as slave by setting the Channel Mode switch on the rear side of
the housing to Slave.
Dynaudio’s innovative Xeo system offers the option to operate the loudspeakers completely
wirelessly. The connection to the loudspeakers is established by a Xeo hub, to which the analog and
digital sources can be connected. For more details, please refer to the Xeo owner’s manual.
1. Install and configure the Xeo system according to the Xeo owner’s manual.
2. On the rear side of the housing, select the red, green, or blue zone.
Loudspeakers that belong to a common zone can be operated together using the remote control.
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Connecting the analog signal source
The loudspeakers can also output signals from an analog signal source. The signal source is
connected to the analog inputs.
1. Connect the left analog output from the signal source to the analog input (Analog Audio IN) on
the left loudspeaker.
2. Connect the right analog output from the signal source to the analog input (Analog Audio IN) on
the right loudspeaker.
3. Operate one loudspeaker as master and the other as slave by setting the respective switch
(Channel Mode) correspondingly on the rear side of the housing. The assignment of master and
slave is irrelevant.
Caution
High sound pressure levels
In the External operating mode, signals are amplified at the maximum. Connecting a signal
source with an uncontrolled or maximum level can harm your hearing and cause damage to
the components.
►► Only connect controllable signal sources.
►► Before switching on the loudspeakers, turn down the volume for the signal source using its
volume control.
1. Connect the left analog output from the signal source to the analog input (Analog Audio IN) on the
left loudspeaker.
2. Connect the right analog output from the signal source to the analog input (Analog Audio IN) on
the right loudspeaker.
3. Set the Channel Mode switch on the back side of the housing to External.
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Adjusting the loudspeakers' sound
The sound of Focus XD loudspeakers can be adjusted by increasing or lowering high and low
frequencies. Each loudspeaker can be set separately and individually based on the room conditions
and personal listening preferences.
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Connecting the voltage supply
Note: Before connecting the device, check whether the mains voltage listed on the rear side of the
speakers matches that present at the installation site.
►► Use the supplied power cable to connect the loudspeakers to the mains voltage and switch it on
using the power switch (POWER) on the rear (position: I).
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Selecting inputs on the loudspeakers
►► Press the DIRECT button on the remote control.
▼▼ The loudspeakers toggle between the analog and digital input if the corresponding signal
sources are connected.
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Adjusting the volume
Note: If loudspeakers are operated in hub mode in different zones, the volume is controlled separately.
For details on operation via the Xeo hub, please see the Xeo owner's manual.
Change the volume by pressing the VOLUME button on the remote control.
►► Press to turn the volume up.
►► Press to turn the volume down.
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Display
The display on the top edge of the housing indicates the operational state of the loudspeakers and
system using LEDs with various colors and flash functions.
The display can be switched on or off with the button on the remote control.
On-state
The bottom LED is illuminated in blue. The loudspeaker is switched on and an audio signal is
played back.
The bottom LED is flashing in blue. The loudspeaker is switched on, but an audio signal
cannot be found on the selected input.
The bottom LED is illuminated in violet. The loudspeaker is switched on and an audio signal is
played back. The master and slave loudspeakers are
connected with a cable.
Off-state
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Hub connection
The bottom LED is flashing in red. There is no active hub or no connection to a hub
possible.
Switch-on process
LEDs are illuminated one by one. The loudspeaker is being switched on.
Switch-off process
The LEDs go out one by one. The loudspeaker is being switched off.
In the final state, only one LED is
illuminated dimly in red.
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Displaying the selected HUB
The blue LED flashes; the lights in the Searching for an active input
white LEDs move back and forth.
The blue LED flashes, the white LEDs A hub input has been selected and the hub is searching
briefly light in order. for an active input.
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Volume, mute
A number of white LEDs are illuminated. The number of LEDs indicates the selected volume.
Firmware update
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Firmware update
Note: The firmware update must be performed separately for each loudspeaker.
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Care & maintenance
Dynaudio loudspeakers require no special treatment apart from the kind of careful handling you would
normally apply to any high-tech product in your home.
Attention
Aggressive cleaning fluids
All-in-one cleaning agents, aggressive cleaning fluids or special furniture polishes may
damage the cabinet surface or other speaker parts.
►► Use a soft dry or slightly damp cloth when cleaning the loudspeakers.
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Warranty
The warranty is based on the statutory regulations of the respective country.
Furthermore, Dynaudio offers an extended warranty after registration online at
http://www.dynaudio.com/register. Please refer to the information during registration for warranty
periods.
This warranty only covers faults or defects in material and production. Damage caused as a result
of abuse, misuse or defective electronics is not covered by the warranty. All warranty claims must be
accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice and warranties are only valid in the country or
market of original origin or distribution. Should warranty service be required, it must be arranged for in
the country of purchase by an authorized Dynaudio dealer.
Malfunctions
You can ask your Dynaudio distributor for assistance at any time or contact the Dynaudio helpline at
[email protected].
Further information can also be found on the Focus XD website at focusxd.dynaudio.com.
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Technical data
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All there is.
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