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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 /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 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