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USER MANUAL FSP-8 FOCAL

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FSP-8

Processeur Audio 8 canaux / 8-Channel Digital signal processor

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INPUT AUX - L IN1 IN3 IN5 REM B+ REM OUT OND AUX - R IN2 IN4 IN6 OUTPUT OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT2 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 POWER Designed and engineered by Focal JMTab in France. Made in South Korea. OPTICAL RS-48S PC-USB

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FSP-8

Processeur Audio 8 canaux / 8-Channel Digital signal processor

Designed and engineered by Feral, Mink in France, Made in South Korea. OPTICAL RS-MS PC-USB

40cm max AUX-L IN1 AUX-R IN2 INP REM B+ MSH OUT OUT 40cm max

INPUT AUX - L IN1 IN2 IN5 OUT1 OUT3 OUT5 OUT7 DESIGNED and engineered by Focal /Mlab in France. Made in South Korea. REM B+ REM OUT OND AUX - R IN2 IN4 IN6 OUT2 OUT4 OUT6 OUT8 POWER OPTICAL RS-685 PC-USB

FSP-8

Processeur Audio 8 canaux / 8-Channel Digital signal processor

Technical specifications

Inputs

Low-level input sensitivity (analogue and aux) 1.2V - 4.9V
High-level input sensitivity (analogue and aux) 4.8V - 20.6V
Digital input formats supported (optical) Up to 24 bits/192kHz
Outputs
Number of channels 8
Max output (with 10kΩ) 3.4V
Frequency response(digital crossovers off -3dB):	5Hz-21kHz
Signal/noise ratio	-90dBA (analogue input)-99dBA (optical)
Distortion - 10kΩ - @ 1kHz(with 22kHz low-pass crossover)	0.02 %
Crosstalk - 4Ω - @1kHz -78dB
Gain adjustment range 64dB
Equalizer	10 bands, each 100% customisable for each channel
Adjustable high-pass crossover 16Hz-20kHz
Adjustable low-pass crossover 16Hz-20kHz
Adjustable bandpass crossover 16Hz-20kHz
Latency adjustment range 0-22ms per channel
Latency adjustment steps 0.1ms
Phase inverter	√
General
Easy configuration	√
Dynamic help	√
Power consumption on standby(product on, no signal, 14.4 Vin)	0.7A (0.73A with remote)
Power consumption OFF(14.4 Vin, remote OFF)	< 50μA
Remote control sold separately
Protection	Reverse polarity
Weight	2.8 lbs (1.35kg)
Dimensions (LxWxH)	8^3/16"x5^5/16"x17/8"(21.8cmx13.5cmx4.8cm)

FSP-8

8-Channel Digital signal processor

User Manual

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Thank you for choosing Focal for your car audio system and for sharing our philosophy, 'the Spirit of Sound'. This product offers the best of Focal's digital signal processing (DSP) technology. In order to obtain the best results, we recommend you have your FSP-8 installed by your Focal dealer. To get the most from your FSP-8's functionalities, and to enjoy its full potential, we recommend you read the instructions in this manual thoroughly, and that you keep them somewhere safe for future reference. Any problems due to the non-compliance of these instructions may void the warranty

Please validate your Focal-JMlab warranty, it is now possible to register your product online: www.focal.com/warranty

WARNING

This symbol indicates important instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious injury or material damage.

Package Contents:

• 1 FSP-8 processor
• 1 fixing kit
• 1 USB cable
• 1 user manual

Remote control sold separately

WARNING

• Do not use any function which may distract you while driving the vehicle. Functions requiring sustained attention, such as the real-time audio control from the computer interface, must only be used when the vehicle is at a complete standstill. Always make sure to stop your vehicle in a safe place before using such functions. Failure to do so may cause an accident.
• Keep the volume at a low level to be able to hear outside noises while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so may cause an accident.
• Do not open the FSP-8, or make any modifications to the product. Failure to do so may cause an accident, a fire or an electric shock.
• Only use your FSP-8 with 12V mobile applications. Any use other than that intended may cause a fire, an electric shock or injury.
• Use fuses with the adequate amperage. Failure to do so may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Our policy of continual product improvement means that Focal-JMlab reserves the right to modify the technical specifications of its products without notice. Product may vary from images.

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- Wire the connections correctly. Make sure you use the appropriate wire gauge and type of cable. Failure to do so may cause a fire, injury and/or material damage to your FSP-8.

- Do not use nuts or fasteners part of the steering or braking systems for ground connection. The fasteners and nuts used for the brake and steering systems (or any other security system) as well as the various storage tanks must never be used for grounding. Using such parts as a ground may deactivate the vehicle's control system and cause a fire or other technical problems.

- Keep all small objects which could be swallowed, such as nuts and screws, out of the reach of children. Swallowing such objects may cause serious injuries. If swallowed, seek medical advice.

- Before beginning the installation, disconnect the negative battery terminal to avoid any risk of injury, fire or material damage. Before beginning to wire up your product, remove the vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal. (fig.A)

- Prolonged listening at high volumes, over 110dB, can cause long-term damage to your hearing. Listening at volumes over 130dB, even for short periods of time, can cause permanent damage to your hearing.

- Stop operation in the event of a problem. Failure to comply with this precaution may cause injury or material damage to your FSP-8. If a malfunction persists, return the FSP-8 to your Focal dealer for repair.

- Use the accessories specified and be sure to install them correctly. Only use the accessories specified in the user manual, and those which are supplied in the packaging. The use of other components could cause internal damage to the equipment, or it may not be correctly installed. The parts used may become loose and cause damage or a technical malfunction of the equipment. Failure to do so may cause an accident, a fire or an electric shock.

- Do not assemble in very humid or dusty places. Avoid installing the FSP-8 in places with high levels of humidity or with an excessive presence of dust. Humidity or dust getting inside the product may cause a technical malfunction.

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Installing the FSP-8

Installation of this product requires technical knowledge and experience.

If you are uncertain of your ability to install it, we strongly recommend having your Focal dealer install it for you, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your FSP-8.

The following section deals with issues related to the vehicle which must be considered before installing your FSP-8. You'll save time by planning the system layout and wiring in advance.

During this preparatory phase, please ensure that all the settings remain accessible once the installation is complete.

Before starting the installation, please follow these instructions carefully:

1 - After thoroughly reading the user manual, make sure you have understood all the instructions before installing your FSP-8.
2 - Disconnect the battery's negative wire before starting installation. (fig.A)
3 - To facilitate assembly, we recommend you unwind all the wires before installing your FSP-8.
4 - Route all RCA, speaker driver, REM and remote control cables away from the power cables in order to avoid any signal interference.
5 - Use quality connectors for the FSP-8 terminals to ensure a reliable installation and to minimise any losses of signal or power.
6 - Before carrying out any operations, be extremely careful not to cut or drill through the fuel tank, fuel, brake, hydraulic or vacuum lines, any electrical wiring or safety devices.
7 - Never route a wire under the vehicle. Wiring must be installed inside the vehicle to ensure better protection. When routing the cables, make sure they do not impede your driving. Cables obstructing or routed through areas such as the steering wheel and pedals (brake, airbag, accelerator and clutch, etc.) may be extremely dangerous.
8 - Avoid routing wires over or through sharp edges. Any wire routed through metal must be protected with a grommet. Route the wires away from mobile parts (seat rails...) and from sharp or pointed edges. This will avoid getting the cables caught or damaging the cables.
9 - Always protect the battery and electric circuit from potential damage using fuses. Install a fuse holder and adequate fuse on the 12V positive (+) power cable less than 15" (40cm) away from the battery terminal. Ideally, the above-mentioned distance should be as short as possible (fig.G).
10 - Prepare the chassis ground by scraping off any traces of paint on the metal surface in order to ensure proper grounding. The grounding connections should also be as short as possible and ALWAYS be connected to metal welded to the body or the chassis of the vehicle (fig.D). The ground point which is generally chosen is the one connecting the negative terminal of the battery to the chassis of the vehicle.

1 - Positioning your FSP-8

Where to Install your FSP-8

Due to the power of the FSP-8, heat dissipation is required for correct operation. This is why the FSP-8 must be placed in a well-ventilated area. Do not cover your FSP-8 as this may cause overheating.

NEVER install this product in the engine compartment of the vehicle. This will void the warranty.

2 - Fastening the FSP-8 in place

Install the device on a support which will avoid damaging the vehicle.

Position your FSP-8 at the desired location and make match-marks.

Place the FSP-8 on the support, then fix the device securely in place using the 4 screws supplied.

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3 - Connections

Only use the cables recommended in the user manual. The wire gauge of power cables must correspond with those indicated in the table (paragraph 3.1) and depends on the power of your equipment and the length of cable required. Use double or triple shielded RCA cables to avoid any interference with the low-level signal.

CAUTION

Avoid routing power supply cables close to input/output cables, close to your car's aerial or close to sensitive equipment and harnesses. High-current power supply cables can cause static/interference that affects audio signals.

Keep the cables as short as possible to optimise the quality of the installation. This will also limit signal loss.

3.1 - Connecting the power supply

The required wire gauge of power cables depends on the length of cabling to the battery and to the ground, the minimum recommendations are shown in the table below:

Product
FSP-8 Wire gauge in mm ^2	>0.5mm ^2
	Wire gauge AWG < 20AWG

Compliance with these wiring rules is essential for the safety of your electrical installation. It is also important for maintaining maximum performance of your FSP-8.

Route the positive (+) power cable.

Get hold of the negative (- or ground) power cable. This cable should be as short as possible and ideally shouldn't be any longer than 3ft (1m), to ensure a perfect connection between the FSP-8 and the chassis of the vehicle. The cable and wire gauge must comply with the table above. Find a suitable grounding point, then sand it to remove any traces of paint or other coating, in order to optimise the quality of the contact point. Drill a hole in the metal that you have previously sanded, making the hole the same diameter as the screw you are using, and making sure that there are no fuel lines, cables or any other sensitive vehicle devices nearby. Strip O ^2/3 (1cm) of cable (fig.C). Screw the cable securely to the FSP-8's GND terminal. Tin the other end of the cable and then crimp or weld it to the intended terminal lug. Pass the screw through terminal lug, and fasten securely in place with the nut.

3.2.1 - Connecting the inputs to the FSP-8

Your head unit is equipped with low-level RCA or optical outputs.

Route together the modulator cables (RCA) or optical cables, the REM cable from the head unit, and the REMOTE CONTROL cable (if the remote control is installed, RS-485 connector), ensuring you isolate them from other powerful automobile accessories, particularly electric motors (windscreen wipers etc.).

Your head unit is only equipped with amplified outputs (speaker driver outputs).

Route together the modulator cables from the head unit and the REMOTE CONTROL cable (if the remote control is installed, RS-485 connector), ensuring you isolate them from other powerful automobile accessories, particularly electric motors (windscreen wipers etc.).

In this case, connecting the REM input is not essential as the FSP-8 is equipped with a DC detection system on the high-level inputs. This function is not available on the AUX and OPTICAL inputs.

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Connect the inputs according to the use cases shown in the table below:

Input mode Use case Inputs to connect Mode to select in the
manager software

Stereo Your head unit is only equipped with one RCA output or just one pair of speaker driver outputs.
4-channel Your head unit is equipped with 4 RCA outputs or 4 speaker driver outputs. and/or You wish to keep the head unit's fader function
5.1 Your head unit or source only has a 5.1 output for decoding multichannel audio.
Optical Your head unit has a digital optical output.
AUX You wish to connect an additional source to the FSP-8.

Information on connecting the additional AUX input

The FSP-8 is equipped with an additional low-level AUX input. This enables the user to connect a second stereo source (such as a smartphone or a digital audio player) for example. It can be selected using the FSP-8 manager software or using the optional remote control.

The AUX input is only compatible with 2V unbalanced line-level signals. Never wire a high-level signal from an amplifier or a head unit to this input.

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3.2.2 - Connecting the outputs from the FSP-8

You can now start connecting the output cables.

Connect the RCA outputs (OUTPUT section) from the FSP-8 making sure you respect the corresponding amplifiers which will power your speaker driver architecture (fig.E). The speaker driver architecture should be set up using the 'Configuration' section in the FSP-8's DSP Manager software.

3.3 - Connecting and using the remote control

If you choose to install the optional remote control, connect the remote control cable supplied to the RS-485 connector to benefit from real-time control, overall volume control, subwoofer settings and a reminder of the pre-sets. (fig.F)

Click the control knob to navigate through the menus.

Turn the knob to make your selection.

3.4 - Connecting the power supply and REMOTE (fig.G)

Prepare the positive (+) power supply cable for the FSP-8 using an appropriate fork terminal and secure in place by screwing tightly.

The cable connecting the positive (+) battery terminal to the 'B+' terminal on the FSP-8 MUST be fused (ampere rating: 3 amperes) at less than 15" (40cm) away from the vehicle's battery. It must comply with the recommendations given in section 3.1.

The connections on the fuse-holder must be insulated.

Both ends of the fuse holder should be connected to the positive (+) power cable. It should be placed close to the battery (4" to 15"/10 to 40cm). Open the fuse holder, removing the fuse with care. Fix the fuse holder's base in position.

Cut the red power cable to a length of 4" to 15" (maximum) from the battery. Keep the offcut of cable which will be used to connect the other end of the fuse holder to the vehicle's positive (+) battery terminal. Strip 1/3" (1cm) (fig.G), then tin. Screw the cable to the fuse holder terminal. Get the remaining offcut of cable.

Prepare the positive (+) power supply cable for connecting the B+ terminal on the FSP-8 Insert the fuse into the fuse-holder(s), and screw shut tightly.

Now connect the REMOTE cable to the FSP-8 (REM terminal). Connect the other end of the REMOTE cable to the head unit's REMOTE terminal.

Now connect the FSP-8's REMOTE OUT cable (REM OUT terminal) to your amplifier's REMOTE inputs. Thus, when the FSP-8 is turned on, your amplifiers will be turned on.

3.5 - Start-up and checks - Connecting to the FSP-8 DSP Manager software

The connection phase is now complete. You must now check that the power supply is correct and that everything is working correctly (head unit/FSP-8/amplifiers/speaker drivers). Set the source and amplifier gain to their minimum. Turn on the different components.

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Before connecting a USB cable, install the FSP-8 DSP MANAGER, available on the FOCAL website at:

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 setup 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-8.

IN1 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.

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5 - Duration of use of the FSP-8

Avoid using the FSP-8 for extended periods of time without starting the vehicle. This may cause the battery to go flat prematurely.

6 - Troubleshooting

The state of the LED indicates a malfunction or the source of a malfunction.

If despite these checks, the equipment is still not working correctly, contact your FSP-8 installer or dealer.

State of the LED	Presence of Sound	Possible Cause Action
Lit NO Malfunction with		the rest of the audio system and/or wiring	Turn off the audio system. Check the presence of an input signal to the FSP-8, check the RCA cables from the FSP-8 to your amplifiers.Check the rest of the audio system (head unit-amplifiers)
Off NO or intermittent		12V absent Turn off the audio system.Check presence of 12V power from the battery.
Off NO Fuse damaged			Turn off the audio system.Check wiring, change fuse
Off	NO or intermittent	No remote signal	Turn off the audio system. Check the presence and stability of the remote signal when turning the head unit on.

7 - Software compatibility.

PC Windows XP/Vista/Seven/8/10

Conditions of warranty

Please contact your Focal dealer if you encounter any problems. The warranty of Focal equipment for France is 2 years. In case of defective parts, they must be shipped in their original packaging to the original retailer at your own expense. The retailer will then test the product in order to determine the nature of the fault. If the product is still under warranty, the product will be returned to you or replaced, shipping pre-paid. In case of the contrary, you will be given a repair estimate. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use or incorrect wiring.

Outside France, Focal products are covered by a warranty whose conditions are determined locally by the official Focal retailer in each country, in compliance with the laws in force in the respective geographical area.

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