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Congratulations on your purchase of the FAP V1. You are now a proud owner of the World’s only high
performance, all analog Dolby Pro-Logic II vacuum tube surround sound processor. The FAP V1 represents
the culmination of over two decades of research and experimentation on the part of Jim Fosgate, a pioneer
in the field of surround sound processing. The FAP V1 is one of only 50 hand signed special edition units,
truly a work of art both internally and externally.

Table Of Contents

This manual was written specifically for the Signature Series FAP V1

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Chapter 1 – Safety and Introduction

3-6

Safety Precautions ....................................................................................4

An Introduction by Jim Fosgate ..............................................................5

Timeline of Fosgate Audionics ................................................................6

Chapter 2 – Accessories and Assembly

7-8

Unpacking ................................................................................................8

Contents ....................................................................................................8

Installing Vacuum Tubes ..........................................................................8

Chapter 3 – Features and Controls

9-14

Features ..................................................................................................10

Controls ..................................................................................................11

Chapter 4 – Installation and Connection

15-22

Location ..................................................................................................16

Connecting Audio Components ............................................................17

Connecting Video Components..............................................................18

Connecting an External Amplifier ..........................................................19

Connecting a 7.1 Multichannel Device ..................................................20

Speaker Configuration ............................................................................21

Chapter 5 – Calibration and Troubleshooting

23-28

Test Disc ..................................................................................................24

Calibration ..............................................................................................24

Getting Started ........................................................................................25

Trouble Shooting ....................................................................................27

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................28

Chapter 6 – Specifications and Warranty

29-31

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Страница 1: ...F FA AP P V V1 1 ...

Страница 2: ...cifically for the Signature Series FAP V1 50 Chapter 1 Safety and Introduction 3 6 Safety Precautions 4 An Introduction by Jim Fosgate 5 Timeline of Fosgate Audionics 6 Chapter 2 Accessories and Assembly 7 8 Unpacking 8 Contents 8 Installing Vacuum Tubes 8 Chapter 3 Features and Controls 9 14 Features 10 Controls 11 Chapter 4 Installation and Connection 15 22 Location 16 Connecting Audio Component...

Страница 3: ...F FA AP P V V1 1 Chapter 1 3 3 Safety and Introduction I have been a dedicated tube listener for the past 23 years Jim Fosgate ...

Страница 4: ...POWER CORD PROTECTION Power cords should be arranged so they do not interfere with the movement of objects in the room people fan blades utility carts etc Also care should be taken that the cord is not pinched or cut and placed so it is not in danger of being pinched or cut as in under a rug around a tight corner etc NON USE PERIODS During periods of extended non use the power cord should be unplu...

Страница 5: ...er It uses solid state circuitry for the steering logic and tubes for the complete audio path Steering Logic is the industry term that describes the circuitry used for cross talk cancellation to obtain a high degree of channel separation In the FAP V1 the tubes are passing the audio signals from the input to the output The solid state devices are used in the steering logic section and are part of ...

Страница 6: ...Timeline 6 6 ...

Страница 7: ...F FA AP P V V1 1 Chapter 2 7 7 Accessories and Assembly The FAP V1 has been designed with a no compromise all tube analogue audio path Jim Fosgate ...

Страница 8: ...ling the vacuum tubes This will help keep the tubes clean from body oils These oils can cause the tubes to heat abnormally reducing their usable life Rectifier Tube 1 Install the Rectifier tube ensuring the tube is aligned with the notch on the socket 2 Press straight down until the tube is seated in place Preamplifier Tubes 3 Install the preamplifier tubes one at a time by aligning the pins on th...

Страница 9: ...F FA AP P V V1 1 Chapter 3 9 9 Features and Controls I prefer the Panorama mode for most music and about half of my movies Jim Fosgate ...

Страница 10: ...hand signed by the man who brought the FAP V1 to light Jim Fosgate F Volume selector Is a 8 ganged stepped attenuator with a channel matching 0 05dB This is a 24 step control with gold plated contacts and a low noise non inductive metal film SMD resistor network G Dolby Pro Logic II The latest surround technology from Dolby Laboratory designed by Jim Fosgate is a major enhancement to surround soun...

Страница 11: ...al presentation on stereo recordings and proper decoding of Dolby ProLogic encoded movies PANORAMA gives more of a wrap around effect with music and movies Information recorded in the left input channel only will be positioned on the left center sidewall instead of left front information recorded in the right input channel only will be positioned on the right center sidewall instead of right front...

Страница 12: ...h of the center front image When this selector is in the CENTER position full counterclockwise the center channel speaker carries the center signal As the selector is rotated towards the WIDE position the center signal also appears at the left and right speakers When the selector is set to the WIDE position full clockwise the center speaker is turned off completely and the center signal is coming ...

Страница 13: ...Right Front outputs 13 The CENTER HIGH PASS switch When ON is a low frequency filter that places a 3dB 80Hz at the Center output 14 The BACK SIDE HIGH PASS switch When ON is a low frequency filter that places a 3dB 80Hz at the Left Side Right Side Left Back and Right Back outputs 15 The SUBWOOFER PHASE INVERT switch Inverts the output signal to the subwoofer 180 ...

Страница 14: ... full wide The sounds located in the center will be reproduced as a phantom image from the left and right front speakers just as in stereo Next change the setting of the dimension10 control This control is especially useful to correct for different stereo recording techniques Unfortunately some stereo recordings are practically mono but they can be widened by setting the dimension10 control toward...

Страница 15: ...F FA AP P V V1 1 Chapter 4 1 15 5 Installation and Connection Organ pedal notes must be heard and felt to be believed Jim Fosgate ...

Страница 16: ...nician INPUT CONNECTIONS The input jacks located on the back of the FAP V1 are RCA style connectors OUTPUT CONNECTIONS The output jacks located on the back of the FAP V1 are RCA style connectors My reference system is located in a large room 24 wide 34 deep with 10 ceiling height The room is located in a basement and is built with reinforced concrete all the way around including the ceiling There ...

Страница 17: ...Audio Recorder A recording device such as a cassette deck MD recorder DAT deck or CD recorder can be connected to the FAP V1 using following method Connect the L and R audio outputs on the recorder usually marked PLAY to the TAPE input jacks on the rear of the FAP V1 and connect the L and R audio inputs usually marked REC to the RECORD OUTPUT jacks ...

Страница 18: ...ure match the connections left to left right to right and so on Video Recorder A video recording device such as a VCR PVR such as a TiVo Replay Uiti mate TV DishPlayer or similar device or DVD recorder can be connected to the FAP V1 using the following methods The video portion must be connected directly to a monitor TV or routed through a separate processing device Audio Connect the L and R audio...

Страница 19: ... and loudspeakers Use the audio jacks labeled OUTPUTS to connect the FAP V1 to an external power amplifier such as the Fosgate Audionics FAA 1000 5 Power Amplifier The FAP V1 can output up to 7 1 channels of sound seven satellite and one subwoofer channel depending on source components and material The output jacks supplied by the FAP V1 are Left Front Center Right Front Left Side Right Side Left ...

Страница 20: ... damage to your amplifier and loudspeakers Use the audio jacks labeled 7 1 INPUTS to connect the FAP V1 to an 7 1 Multichannel device such as the Fosgate Audionics FAP T1 Preamp Processor The input jacks on the FAP V1 are Left Front Center Right Front Left Side Right Side Left Back Right Back and Subwoofer Use the following diagram for connecting your system Use the diagram on the previous page fo...

Страница 21: ...or the same distance from the listening area and a similar distance from any walls Most speakers sound best when located with the tweeter at ear height when you re seated Typically the further away from the walls the speakers are the better they will sound Insure that the speakers are aimed at the listener s ears within your chosen seating position Left and right side speakers Place these speakers...

Страница 22: ...ame angle of dispersion as the left and right speakers and may not give a seamless blend with the left and right front speakers If it is not possible to match all the speakers on your system it is a good idea to use speakers from the same manufacturer because speakers from the same manufacturer are usually voiced to sound similar If different speakers are to be used on your system just realize tha...

Страница 23: ...F FA AP P V V1 1 Chapter 5 2 23 3 Calibration and TroubleShooting I prefer mine to be adjusted dead on with the meter Jim Fosgate ...

Страница 24: ...Test Tone for CF 11 100Hz Test Tone for RF 12 100Hz Test Tone for RB S 13 100Hz Test Tone for CB 14 100Hz Test Tone for LB S 15 100Hz Test Tone for LF 16 1kHz Test Tone for CF 17 1kHz Test Tone for RF 18 1kHz Test Tone for RB S 19 1kHz Test Tone for CB 20 1kHz Test Tone for LB S 21 1kHz Test Tone for LF 22 5kHz Test Tone for CF 23 5kHz Test Tone for RF 24 5kHz Test Tone for RB S 25 5kHz Test Tone ...

Страница 25: ...o complete the speaker SPL level calibration you will need the following tools Test Disc tracks 4 9 Screwdriver included with your FAP V1 or small slotted screwdriver 4mm wide tip maximum CAUTION DO NOT insert the screwdriver into any opening of the unit other than the channel adjustment trim control points There is risk of severe shock SPL meter Radio Shack Cat No 33 2050 or RTA meter Friend or h...

Страница 26: ... follow these steps 1 Turn off the AC power to your FAP V1 and power amplifiers 2 Using the supplied screwdriver adjust the trim pots on the top panel for all channels excluding the subwoofer to absolute maximum Full clockwise 3 Turn on the power of your FAP V1 and power amplifiers 4 Measure the output SPL levels of each channel using tracks 4 9 document these levels on a piece of notepaper 5 Iden...

Страница 27: ...refer to listen for a while with them turned off and get the main five channels balanced properly I turn on the side channels and set levels according to the meter The sides are supposed to add a little fill not be too loud so as to be overly dominant I adjust the side levels up or down until they blend with the other channels Check the final level setting with the noise sequencer and meter to be ...

Страница 28: ...ransport your FAP V1 without the possibility of damage occurring inside the packaging itself Vacuum Tube Care Always handle the tubes carefully as they are very fragile and can break easily When handling tubes use a clean cotton cloth to prevent body oils from coming in contact with the tube Oils found on the skin can affect the performance and heating characteristics of the vacuum tubes When repl...

Страница 29: ...F FA AP P V V1 1 Chapter 6 2 29 9 Specifications and Warranty The hi frequency shelf filter switch places a 4 5 dB in the output stage Jim Fosgate ...

Страница 30: ...z and 70kHz 100k Ohm Load Subwoofer 3dB 6Hz and 80Hz 100k Ohm Load THD N Left Right 0 03 1kHz 1V rms Input 100k Ohm Load Volume Maximum 0 2 20 20kHz 1V rms Input 100k Ohm Load Volume Maximum Subwoofer 0 08 20 80Hz 1V rms Input 100k Ohm Load Volume Maximum Signal to Noise Ratio Left Right 95dBV A Weighted Volume Maximum Input 1V rms then shorted Subwoofer 98dBV A Weighted Volume Maximum Input 1V rm...

Страница 31: ...rranty only applies to units sold in the continental United States A copy of the receipt is required stating the customer s name dealer name product purchased and date of purchase Products Found to be Defective During the Warranty Period Defective products will be repaired or replaced with product deemed to be equivalent at Fosgate Audionics discretion What is NOT Covered 1 Damage caused by accide...

Страница 32: ...08 03 BM MAN 4368 A Printed in U S A 546 SOUTH ROCKFORD DRIVE TEMPE ARIZONA 85281 U S A 1 866 777 7282 A Division of Rockford Corporation www fosgateaudionics com ...

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