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HOME THEA TER AUDIO
POINT ZERO SERIES
F A10.0
F A12.0
F A15.0
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
A division of Rockford Corporation
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Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive: 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EN55103-1 EN55103-2 EN60065 Manufacturer’s Name: Fosgate Audionics Manufacturer’s Address: 546 South Rockford Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85281 Importer’s Name: Importer’s Address: Type of Equipment: Amplified Subwoofer Model No: FA10.0 FA12.0 FA15.0 Year of Manufacturing: 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Serial Numb
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Performance Specifications FA10.0 Frequency Response 27Hz-100Hz, ±2dB Free Field Frequency Response @ 18hz Sub-Sonic Filter >112dB (w/music @ 2m) Peak Acoustic Output <3%, 30Hz (90dB @ 2m) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 10”(254mm) Cellulose Fibre Cone Low Frequency Driver Santoprene Rubber Surround 2” (51mm) 4-Layer Voice Coil 30 oz. Magnet 3 1.0ft (28 Liter) Bass Reflex Down Firing Dimensions 14.75”(H) x 16.0”(W) x 17.50”(D) (37.46cm x 40.64cm x 40.64cm) Black Ebony Ash Vinyl Cabinet Fin
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Performance Specifications - Amplifier Section 200W RMS @ 4 ohms Power Rating Signal-to-Noise >100dB CMRR >70dB typical @ 60Hz 47kΩ per phase balanced, 47kΩ unbalanced Input Impedance Input Sensitivity Range RCA Input: 160mV to 5V RMS Speaker Input: 50mV to 45W (receivers that drive nominal 8Ω speaker loads) RCA Input: 10V RMS Maximum Input Speaker Input: 180W (receivers that drive nominal 8Ω speaker loads) Gain +45dB max. to +15dB min. Power Consumption Idle Power: 11W / 150mA @ 120 VAC Idle Po
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Table of Contents PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Graphs …………………………………………………………………………… i INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES ……………………………………………………………………………… 1 DESIGN FEATURES……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 INSTALLATION Location ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Typical Studio Installations …………………………………………………………………………… 5 Home Theater Installations …………………………………………………………………………… 5 Input Switch ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Introduction Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Point Zero series of Subwoofer, from the world's finest brand in professional audio equipment. The Point Zero series is comprised of three modules; the FA10.0, FA12.0, and FA15.0. The FA10.0 is an amplified 10" subwoofer. The FA12.0 is an amplified 12" subwoofer and the FA15.0 is an ampli- fied 15" subwoofer. All Point Zero series are designed and engineered for Home Theater Systems and high performance home audio applications.
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Subsonic Filter The Point Zero series uses a Subsonic Filter to prevent the woofer from reproducing inaudible frequen- cies. Subsonic frequencies, (known as infrasonic frequencies), are signals below the normal human hearing range. The subsonic filter reduces the energy of these frequencies and restrains the woofer from operating outside its optimum linear excursion. This type of electronic control eliminates the mechanical distortion caused by a woofer traveling beyond its XMAX, improves powe
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Design Features 1. RCA Input/Speaker Level Input Switch 2. Gain Control 3. RCAInput 4. RCA Output (full range) 5. Speaker Line Input 6. Speaker Line Output (Full range) 7. Low-Pass Crossover 8. Phase Switches 9. Enclosure Vent 10. AC Line Input 11. AC Line Fuse – 4 –
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Installation Location The size of the room used for your Home Theater can have a significant effect on the bass response of your system. Since many movies exaggerate explosions, earthquakes, and other low frequency effects, a high performance subwoofer system is required. Your Fosgate Audionics subwoofer is specially designed for these high levels of excursion and linearity. In order to get the most out of your sub- woofer, Fosgate Audionics has documented the differences between typical Stud
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Operation Auto Turn-on / Sleep Mode The Fosgate Audionics subwoofers automatically turn on when they sense an input signal. When the signal being fed to the subwoofer is turned off, the subwoofer’s amplifier will turn off and go into “sleep mode.” This feature eliminates the inconvenience of operating a mechanical power switch. Input Sensitivity The Input Sensitivity is used to match the Point Zero series with signal levels from a variety of signal sources. The Input Sensitivity uses a potenti
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Operation Phase Control The Phase Control switches allow the Fosgate Audionics subwoofer to be acoustically aligned with other speakers in your system. 0˚, -90˚, -180˚, or -270˚ degrees of phase shift at 80Hz can be selected using DIP switches 2, 3, and 4. For 0˚ degrees of phase shift, leave all three switches in the OFF (up) position. –270˚ degrees of phase shift occurs when switch 2 is selected in the ON (down) position. –180˚ degrees can be achieved by selecting both switches 2 and 3 in th
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AC Line The FA10.0/FA12.0/FA15.0 operate from a 115 VAC/60Hz power line. The FA10.0CE/FA12.0CE/FA15.0CE operate from a 230 VAC 50/60Hz power line. Connection is made by a 16 gauge, IEC Type 320, grounded line cord. For safety considerations only a properly grounded (earthed) receptacle should be used. If a grounded circuit is not available, do not break off the ground pin; use the proper adapter plug for a two wire receptacle with the grounding plug suitably connected to earth ground. Important
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Service Policy and Limited Warranty Rockford Corporation (Fosgate Audionics Division) offers a limited warranty on Fosgate Audionics prod- ucts on the following terms: • Length of Warranty 1 year on Subwoofer Monitors • What is Covered This warranty applies only to products sold to the original owner and is non-transferable. This war- ranty only applies to units sold in the continental United States. You are required to have a copy of the receipt stating the customer’s name, dealer name, produc
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NOTICE - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral tri- angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan- gerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatur
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ATTENTION: INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ La lumière clignotante du symbole de la flêche à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral, à pour objet d’alerter l’utilisateur de la présence “d’un voltage dangereux” non-isolé à l’intérieur du produit, qui pourrait être de magni- tude suffisante au risque d’éléctrocution. Le point d’exclamation, à l’intériur d’un triangle équilatéral, à pour objet de prévenir l’utilisateur de l’importance des instructions de fonctionement et de maintenance, jointes
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ACHTUNG – WICHTIGE SICHERHEITS – INFORMATIONEN Der Blitz mit dem Pfeil, in einem gleihschenkligen Dreieck, soll den benutzer vor unisolierter “gefährlicher Spannung” innerhalb des Gerätes warnen. Das Ausrufezeichen, in einem gleichschenkligen Dreieck, soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, dab dem Gerät wichtige Operations - und Service - Informationen beigefügt sind. 1. INSTRUKTIONEN LESEN 11. ZEITRÄUME IN DENE DAS GERÄT NICHT GENUTZT WIRD Alle Sicherheits- und Operationshinweise Ihres Fos
