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FPX
Premium amplifier
User
manual
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Manuel
d'utilisation
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FPX
PREMIUM AMPLIFIER
User
manual
Thank
you
for choosing Focal for your car audio system and for sharing
in
our philosophy: the "Spirit of Sound".
This product
is
made with the best of Focal's technology.
For best results we recommend your FPX amplifier
is
installed
by
your Focal dealer.
To
make full use of its
functionalities and, therefore,
to
enjoy its performance
to
the full, we advise
you
to carefully read
all
the
instructions
in
this booklet and
to
keep it for future reference. Any problem due
to
non-compliance with the
instructions for use may lead
to
invalidation of the warranty.
Contents
The Focal guarantee only applies if the enclosed guarantee card
~
is
returned
to
us
within 10 days
of
purchase. -
CAUTION
This
symbol
is used
for
important
instructions.
Failure to
follow
these
instructions
may lead to
serious
i
njury
or
damage
to
property
.
- 1
FPX
amplifier
- 1
User
manual
- 1 Set of
accessories
- 1 Remote
control
[FPX 1.1000 and
FPX
2.750]
A
CAUTION
•
Do
not activate any function that might distract
you
when driving the vehicle.
Functions
and
sett
ings
requiring
prolonged
attention
should
only
be
used
when
the vehicle is
completely
stopped. Always stop the vehicle
in
a safe
location before accessing
these
functions. Risk of causing an accident.
• When driving the vehicle, keep the volume low
so
that noises outside the vehicle
can
be
heard. Risk of causing
an
accident.
•
Do
not open the casing of your FPX amplifier and
do
not modify it
in
any way. Risk of accident, fire or electric
shock.
-
Your
Focal-JMlab
product
was
developed and
manufactured
with
high-quality
materials
and
components
which
can
be
recycled
and/or
re
-used. This
symbol
indicates
that
electrical
and
electronic
equipment
must
be
disposed of
separately
from
normal
garbage
at the end of its
operational
lifetime
.Please dispose
of
this
product
by
bringing
it to
your
local
collection
point
or
recycling
centre
for
such
equipment.
This
will
help
to
protect
the
environment
in
which
we
all
live.

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D
A
CAUTION
•
Only
use your FPX amplifier
on
mobile 12 volt applications.
Any
other
use than the designed
application
entails
a
risk
of fire,
electric
shock
or
injury
.
• Use fuses
of
the correct amperage.
Risk of fire
or
electrical
discharge.
•
Do
not obstruct your FPX amplifier's heat sink.
It may overheat
internally
and cause a fire.
• Make
connections
properly. Check the gauge and type of cable. Risk of fire,
injury
and/or
damage
to the
amplifier.
•
Do
not use nuts or bolts from the steering or braking circuits, from tanks
or
reservoirs, seat belts
or
other
safety equipment for making the ground (earth) connection.
The use of these
items
for
grounding
[earthing]
could deactivate the vehicle
control
system and cause a fire
or
other
damage.
• Keep small items that may
be
swallowed,
such
as
bolts, accessories or screws out of the reach of children.
Swallowing such
items
could lead to
serious
injury. If swallowed,
consult
a doctor.
• Before commencing installation, disconnect the negative batteryterminalto avoid risk
of
injury, fire
or
material
damage.
{Fig.
1
J
fig.
1
A
WARNING
Prolonged listening at high volume, above
11
OdB,
can
cause permanent hearing damage. Listening at volumes
above 130
dB,
even for short periods
can
lead
to
untreatable hearing damage.
Stop listening
in
the event
of
any problem.
Failure to observe
this
precaution
may lead to
injury
or
damage
to the
equipment.
If a
malfunction
persists
,
return
the
unit
to
your
Focal
dealer
for
repair.
Use the specified accessories and install them correctly. Use only the accessories specified
in
the user manual
and
those provided
in
the packaging.
The use of
other
components
may cause
internal
damage
to the product,
or
may lead to its
incorrect
installation.
Parts used may become loose and cause
damage
or
the
technical
failure of the
product. Risk of accident, fire
or
electric
shock.
Do
not
install the unit
in
highly damp or dusty areas.
Avoid
installing
the
unit
in
parts
of the vehicle
subject
to high
damp
or
excessive dust.
Penetration
of the
unit
by
moisture
or
dust
could lead to a failure.

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Installing your FPX amplifier
Installing this product requires technical skill and experience. If
you
are not sure of your ability
to
install the
amplifier, entrust this task to a Focal dealer
in
order
to
take fulladvantage of everything your FPX amplifier
can
do.
Cabling your FPX amplifier
Only use the connection points specified in the
user
manual
and the accessories supplied.
The speaker cable
must
ONLY
be
used to connect the
amplifier
to the speakers. The gauge of the
power
cables
must
match
that
shown in the table [paragraph 3.1]. This gauge depends
on
the
power
of the
amplifier
and the cable length
required. Use double
or
triple
shielded
RCA
cables to prevent any interference to the
low
level signal.
Operating time for your FPX amplifier
Avoid using the
amplifier
for
extended periods
without
starting
the vehicle. This can lead to flattening the battery.
Ventilation
It is essential to leave the
upper
part
of
your
FPX
amplifier
uncovered to prevent overheating.
Items required for installation (in addition
to
accessories provided)
• 2 appropriately sized cable sheaths
[1
for
the power cable and one
for
the set
comprising
speaker cables, remote,
RCA
modulation]
•
Multimeter
[volts/amps]
• Soldering iron and
solder
•
Crimping
tool
• Wire
stripper
• Wire
cutter
• Battery
terminal
spanner
• Hand
drill
and
drill
bits
• Heat
shrink
sleeving in appropriate
diameters
for
the different cables
• Power cable of appropriate
length
and gauge
• Remote
switch-on
wire
of appropriate length and gauge [REM input on
amplifier]
• Ground [earth]
wire
of appropriate length and gauge
• Fuse
holder
and suitable fuse
•
Connector
to positive
[+]
battery
terminal
•
Connector
to vehicle
chassis[-]
•
Bolt
with
6
mm
head
[minimum]
with
appropriate
nut
for
grounding [earthing] to vehicle chassis
Installation
This section covers points relating to the vehicle that
must
be
taken into account
for
the
installation
of
your
amplifier
.
You
will
save
time
by
planning the positioning of
your
system and its cabling
in
advance.
During
this
preparatory phase, ensure
that
all
adjusters
remain accessible once
installation
is complete.

FPX
PREMIUM AMPLIFIER
User
manual
Before commencing installation please scrupulously follow the following instructions:
1 - Read the
instructions
in
full
and
be
sure
that
you
fully
understand
them
before
installing
your
amplifier.
2-
Disconnect the cable
from
the negative
terminal
on the vehicle
battery
before
beginning
installation
(Fig.
1].
3-
For ease of
fitting
we
suggest
you
put
all
wires
in position before
installing
your
amplifier
.
4-
Route the
RCA,
speaker
and REM cables away
from
power
cables to avoid any
signal
interference.
II
5-
Use good
quality
connectors/fittings
or
good
quality
soldered
joints
when
connecting
the
amplifier
to
ensure
a
secure
installation
and to
minimise
signal
or
power
losses.
6 - Before
carrying
out any
operation
ensure you are not
cutting
or
drilling
the
fuel
tank, any fuel, brake,
hydraulic
or
vacuum
line
or
any
electrical
wiring
or
safety-related
item.
7 - Never
run
any
wiring
under
the vehicle. It is
essential
to
run
wiring
inside the vehicle. When
running
cables,
ensure they do not
interfere
with
operation of the vehicle. Cabling
that
obstructs
or
passes over such
items
as
the
steering
wheel, the pedals [brake,
accelerator
and
clutch,
etc.] could
be
extremely
dangerous.
8
-Avoid
running
wires
over
or
through
sharp
edges.
All
wiring
routed
through
metal
must
be
protected by a
grommet.
Route
wiring
away
from
moving
parts
[e.g. seat rails] and
sharp
or
pointed edges. This
will
also
protect cables
from
being pinched
or
damaged
with
the
consequent
risk
of
an
electrical
short-circuit.
9-
Always use fuses to
protect
the
battery
and the
electrical
circuit
from
any
potential
damage.
Install
a
fuse-holder
and an
appropriate
fuse in the
12V+
power
supply cable less than
40cm
from
the
battery
terminal.
Ideally,
this
distance
should
be
as
short
as possible
(Fig.
7}.
10-
Prepare the chassis
ground
[earth]
by
removing
all
traces
of
paint
from
the
metal
surface,
thus
ensuring
a good
ground
[earth]
contact. Ground
[earth]
connections
should
be as
short
as possible and
ALWAYS
connected to
metal
welded to the vehicle
bodywork
or
chassis
(Fig.
2}.
The
grounding
[earthing] point
usually
chosen is the
one used to
connect
the negative
terminal
of the
battery
to the vehicle chassis.
11
-NEVER
install
this
product
in a
vehicle's
engine
compartment.
To
do so
would
void
the warranty.
1 - Positioning your FPX amplifier
Choosing a correct location for your FPX amplifier
Because of the
amplifier's
power, it needs heat
dissipation
for
its operation. For this reason
the
amplifier
must
be
mounted
in a ventilated location, especially above it. Avoid
fitting
it into any location
that
is
close-fitting
or
covers the
amplifier
in its
immediate
vicinity.
2 - Securing your FPX amplifier
in
place
Position
your
amplifier
in the desired location and
mark
it.
Mark
the
attachment
points
in its
support.
Use the
mounting
screws
supplied
!screws
supplied
are
suitable
for
screwing
into a wood base].
3 - Cabling your FPX amplifier
..&.
CAUTION
If you have any
doubt
over
your
ability
to
correctly
install
the
amplifier
and
wiring,
entrust
this
task
to a Focal
dealer/
installer.

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•
3 - Cabling your FPX amplifier
WARNING
Do
not
run
the
power
cables
near
the
low
level inputs, high level inputs, antenna
or
sensitive
equipment
or
cabling. The
power
cables
carry
a high
current,
capable of
interfering
with
the audio signal.
WARNING
Use the
shortest
possible cable
lengths
to
optimise
the
quality
of
the
installation
and
limit
signal
losses.
WARNING
Before beginning the connection phase,
remove
the
negative[-]
terminal
from
the battery of the vehicle
(fig.1
).
3.1 Choosing cable of the correct gauge
Your
FPX
amplifier
requires a
power
supply of the
correct
amperage.
The cable gauge to
be
used depends on the distance of the cable from the battery, as recommended in the following table:
FPX
4.800 and
FPX
2.750
FPX
1.1000
FPX
4.400
SQ
60
A
90
A
50
A
0-2 m
16mm
2 I 5
AWG
21mm
214AWG
8mm
2 I 8
AWG
2-
4m
4-6
m
21mm
2
14AWG
35mm
2 I 2
AWG
35mm
2
I
2
AWG
53mm
2 I 0
AWG
16mm
2 I 5
AWG
21mm
2
14AWG
It is
essential
to
scrupulously
adhere to the
recommendations
in
this
table
for
the safety of
your
electrical
system; it
is also
important
to
maintain
the
maximum
performance
of
your
FPX
amplifier.
3.2 - Cabling your FPX amplifier's input signals
Route
all
the
modulation
cables [RCA].
speaker
cables, and the
REM
cable together, isolating
them
from
other
high-
power
consumption
equipment
in the vehicle and, in particular,
electrical
motors
[e
.g.
windscreen
wiper
motor, etc.]
Do not cut any cables down yet.
You
will
do
this
later.
3.3
-Wiring
your FPX amplifier's power supply
3.3.1 -
Route the positive
[+]
power
cable, taking care to keep
it
away
from
the cables you have already positioned,
to avoid any interference.
DO
NOT
CONNECT
THE
CABLE
YET.

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3.3.2-
Locate the negative[-] power cable. This cable should be
as
short
as
possible and ideally should not exceed
1
meter
in
length,
in
order
to
ensure
an optimal connection between the amplifier and the vehicle
chassis
. The cable
and its gauge must
be
in
accordance with the table
in
3.1
. Locate an appropriate ground [earth] point, then sand
it
to
remove all
traces
of
paint or other finish,
thus
optimising the quality
of
the connection. Drill through the
sheet
metal
you
have previously sanded, making a hole to match the bolt
you
have chosen, ensuring
you
are well clear
of
all cable
routes, reservoirs or tanks or other sensitive vehicle parts. Solder and insulate [using heat shrink sleeving] the earth
cable
to
the
FPX
amplifier earth connector supplied
{Fig.
2).
fig.
2
3.4-
Connecting input connectors to your FPX amplifier
You
may now begin the input/output cable connection phase.
Connect the
RCA
connectors
{Fig.
3),
paying attention
to
polarity and distribution. Connect the other end
to
the
amplifier's
INPUTS
connection panel.
fig.
3

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3.5 -Connecting the speakers and the remote to your FPX amplifier
Solder and insulate [using heat shrink sleeving] the REMOTE cable to the cable connector provided (Fig. 4}.
Connect the other end of the REMOTE cable to the REMOTE terminal on the head unit.
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fig. 4
Finally, connect the speaker cables to the amplifier, taking care to match polarities[+ to+,- to -l. (Fig. 5}.
0 POWER 0
GND REM +12V
fig. 5
& WARNING
•
All speakers or speaker sets cabled to your FPX 4.800, FPX 4.400 SQ or FPX 2. 750 amplifier must always have an
impedance
greater than 2 ohms.
& WARNING
All speakers or speaker sets cabled to your FPX 1.1000 amplifier must always have an impedance greater than 1 ohm.

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m
A
WARNING
In
bridged
mode,
all
speakers
or
speaker
sets
connected
to
your
FPX 4.800,
FPX
2.
750
or
FPX 4.400
SQ
must
always
have an
impedance
greater
than 4
ohms.
Any use of
lower
impedances
would
result
in the voiding of
the
warranty
.
To
use a
FPX
amplifier
in
bridged
mode
and
thus
double
the
power
available, observe
the
connections
and
polarities
shown
below
in: "BRIDGE"
(Fig.
6).
FPX
4.800
fig.
6
FPX
2.750
A--
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fig.
6
FPX
4.400
fig.
6