Rockford Fosgate FAPT1 5.1 Channels Receiver

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7.1 CHANNEL PREAMP/PROCESSOR

FAP T1

Introduction Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Fosgate Audionics Preamp/Processor. The FAP T1 combines the best technologies, components, and software with a clean, user-friendly style, impeccable audio performance and leading edge capabilities, making it the perfect foundation for any music or home theater system. This manual contains information on using the FAP T1 Preamp/Processor. It is organized into two sections. “Installation” covers the location and connection of the preamp/processor in the system. Like many precision components, careful attention to the initial setup can yield dividends in higher performance and trouble-free use. “Operation” covers the controls and features of the preamp/processor, and how to use them to get the best effect. We strongly urge reading over the Installation and Operation portions of this manual before putting the FAP T1 into service. IMPORTANT: The FAP T1 is shipped from the factory in the following default mode:

Output Configuration Speaker Size All Crossovers

7.1 Small 100Hz

After reading the rest of this manual and determining how your system should be set up, please refer to pages 18-24 to change these settings. If your system will be operated in less than a 7.1 channel configuration, some DSP modes will not be available to you.

Fosgate Audionics .... a talented staff of experienced industry professionals. Jim Fosgate, Senior Executive Consultant, one of the most renown surround processing circuit designers in the world, holds more than 25 patents in the audio industry. His latest efforts include Dolby® Pro Logic II—acclaimed as a milestone in matrix surround technology—and the FAVP1 tube surround processor/preamp. Jim continues to refine his designs in his home audio laboratories in Utah and Arizona. Jim Strickland, Vice President of Engineering, has designed some extraordinary products including the famous and highly regarded Acoustat electrostatic loudspeakers, the trans•nova® power amplifier series and now the Fosgate Audionics trans•ana 1000.5 amplifier design. He has been a published AES member since 1970 and holds nine audio patents. Charles Wood, Executive Consultant, originally founded Audionics of Oregon in 1969. In 1986 Audionics merged with Fosgate Research to form Fosgate Audionics. Charles Wood and Jim Fosgate have been responsible for many industry "firsts" in multi-channel sound that have been widely adopted throughout the home theater industry. Gary Church, Chief Acoustic Engineer, has been designing and developing loudspeakers for more than 25 years. His extensive experience and attention to detail has enabled him to lead a talented engineering team at our Rockford Acoustic Design (RAD) facility in Michigan.

The Best of All Worlds Fosgate Audionics, part of Rockford Corporation, is one of the few companies with the resources to design and manufacture electronic components and loudspeakers to exacting world-class standards. Fosgate Audionics customer support is second to none—a result of years of experience in designing, building and marketing sophisticated multi-channel audio products. We know home theater and multi-channel sound inside and out. Record your FAP T1's serial number and date of purchase here. The serial number is located on the back panel.

Serial Number: Date of Purchase:

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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................2 SAFETY ............................................................4-5 CONTENTS OF CARTON ....................................6 Unpacking ......................................................6 Contents ..........................................................6 FEATURES ......................................................6-11 Surround Format Information ..........................6 Front Panel ......................................................8 Remote Control ..............................................9 Rear Panel ....................................................10 INSTALLATION CONSID