Owner's Manual
FSP-8
a-Channel Digital signal processor
User
Manual
Before
connecting
a USB cable, install
the
FSP-8 DSP MANAGER, available
on
the
FOCAL
website at:
http://www
.focal.com/fsp-8/dsp-manager/fr
http://www.focal.com/fsp-8/dsp-manager/en
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Once
the
different
components
have been
turned
on, launch
the
FSP-8 DSP Manager,
connect
the FSP-8
to
the
computer
using the USB cable,
then
configure
settings
and
carry
out
checks
at
low
volume
.
•
Once
the
speaker
driver
set
up
is
correct, adjust
the
gain
on
the
amplifiers
and
gradually increase the volume.
Refer
to
the specific
software
manual, available online
(FOCAL
website)
or
using
the
software
help in case
of
difficulty
with
the
software.
4 - Control panel and connections
(fig.
H)
REM:
the
REM
connector
connects
the
source
(head
unit)
to
the
FSP-8 via a
REM
or
REMOTE
output
on
the
head unit. This enables
the
FSP-8's
automatic
power
on
function
when
the
source
(head
unit)
is
turned
on.
This
connector
is
not
required
when
using
IN
inputs
in high-level mode.
B+:
the
B+
power
connector
is
for
connecting
the
power
cable
of
the
FSP-8
to
the
positive ( +)
battery
terminal.
REM
OUT
:
the
REM
OUT
connector
is
for
turning
on
the
amplifiers.
GND:
the
GND
(ground)
power
connector
is
for
the
negative(-)
power
cable
connecting
the FSP-8
and
the
vehicle's chassis.
INPUT
: these RCA sockets are
for
connecting
the
incoming signal,
before
being processed
by
the
FSP
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8.
INl
to
IN6: these RCA sockets are
for
the
incoming high-
or
low-level inputs. They are
configured
using the
FSP-8 DSP Manager software.
AUX-L/AUX-R: these RCA sockets are
for
connecting
an additional auxiliary stereo source.
OPTICAL
: this Toslink
connector
is
for
connecting
a
digital
signal, before
being
processed
by
the FSP-8.
OUTPUT
: these RCA sockets are used
for
connecting
the
output
signal,
after
being
processed
by
the
FSP-8.
RS-485
: this is used
for
connecting
the
optional
remote
control. This accessory allows
you
to
adjust
the
gain
of
the
FSP-8.
PC-USB: this
connector
is
for
connecting
the
FSP-8
to
a
computer
equipped
with
the
FSP-8
DSP
Manager
software.