Fosgate Audionics FAP T1 User Manual page 21

To configure the FAP T1 for your speaker system:
The first step in configuring the FAP T1 to operate with your
speaker system is to set the type, number and crossover frequencies
of your particular loudspeakers. You make these selections using
the Speaker Configuration menu shown below.
NOTE:The following selected menus appear on the FAP T1
Display and the OSD (On Screen Display)
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1. Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu.
The Main Menu appears and the cursor should be pointing to
INPUT CONFIG.
2. Press the button once to select SPEAKER CONFIG.
3. Press (Select) to enter the Speaker Configuration menu.
The Speaker Configuration menu appears and the cursor should
be pointing to FRONT.
The first three settings in the Speaker configuration menu deal
with the type of speakers you are using in your system. It is very
important that you understand what is meant by the LARGE and
SMALL settings in this menu. They do not refer to the physical
size of the speakers, but to their ability to handle very powerful
deep bass. Most loudspeaker systems on the market should be
classified as Small, since they do not have the capability to
handle the often extraordinary amount of deep bass content film
soundtracks can contain.
It is strongly recommended that you consult your loudspeaker
instruction manual regarding the capabilities of your particular
system with regard to low bass/low frequency reproduction.
Please note that all THX certified loudspeaker systems are classified
under this method as SMALL since a subwoofer is required for any
THX certified loudspeaker system.
Always consider using a subwoofer for any system which you
expect to effectively handle the low frequency dynamics of modern
motion picture soundtrack sources such as DVD or HDTV feeds,
and many other discrete multi-channel programming sources.
If you aren't sure about your speaker's real world capabilities and
you are using a subwoofer, choose Small, since this will insure that
all the appropriate low frequency information is directed to the
subwoofer where it can be most effectively handled.
4. Use the and buttons to cycle through the speaker
options for the FRONT speaker.
The following options are available for each group of speakers:
• For FRONT you can select SMALL or LARGE.
• For CENTER you can select SMALL, LARGE or NONE.
• For SURR(OUNDS) you can select SMALL, LARGE or
NONE.
• For SURR(OUNDS) REAR you can select BS(LB), LB/RB or
NONE.
LB/RB means you have a Left Back and Right Back rear surround
speaker setup for use in a 7.1 configuration. BS(LB) means you
have a single centrally placed BACK Surround speaker for use in
a 6.1 (EX) type configuration.
• For SUBWOOFER you can select 0N or 0FF
5. Press the button when you have made a selection.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed selecting the
speaker type for each loudspeaker in your system.
6. Press the button when you are finished to select FRONT
XOVER (Crossover).
The Front, Center and Surround Crossover menus are used to
independently set the internal High Pass filter of the FAP T1's
Cirrus Triple Crossover for each of these three speaker groups.
7. Use the and buttons to adjust the Front Crossover.
The crossover settings appear as follows as you scroll through
them:
40Hz > 60Hz > 80Hz > 100Hz > 120Hz > 150Hz
You can scroll in either direction using the
Consult the material that came with your loudspeakers to
determine the correct settings, if any are recommended. The
THX standard is 80Hz. In general, if you are not sure about the
frequency response of your speakers, we recommend you set the
crossover at 80Hz, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer.
If you are using very small satellite speakers you may need to set
the crossovers to 100 or even 120Hz. When correctly set, you
should hear a smooth transition of lower to upper bass between
the satellites and the subwoofer.
8. Press the button when you have made a selection.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you have completed the speaker
crossover settings for each group of speakers.
9. Press the button to select RETURN TO MAIN MENU.
10.Press the (Select) or MENU button to return to the
Main Menu, or press the MENU button twice to exit the
menu system.
System Setup
and buttons.
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