Adcom THX GFA-7000 - Manual (Page 4)

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your decision to purchase the GFA-7000, Home THX® certified, 5-
channel power amplifier. Not only is the GFA-7000 certified for Home THX® systems, but it
will also integrate with any other home theater system, such as Dolby ProLogic® or Dolby
AC-3®, You have made a wise choice that will reward you with exceptionally accurate and
musical sound reproduction for years to come. To realize the full potential of your new
amplifier, please read these operating and installation instructions thoroughly before attempting
to make any connections to it.
WHAT IS HOME THX® ?
Home THX® is the system developed by Lucasfilm Ltd. to maximize the accuracy of film
soundtracks in a home environment. It is important as soundtracks and their related special
effects become a greater and greater part of the whole film viewing and listening experience.
In order for a component to display the Home THX® system mark, it has to conform to the
strict series of standards that were investigated and defined during the 1980's by Tom Holman
of Lucasfilm Ltd. A home theater surround system utilizing Home THX® certified components
throughout, will give the most accurate re-creation of the original sound tracks put on the film in
the creative “dubbing stage” by its director, conductor and sound designer. Approved Home
THX® components insure all the necessary improvements to deliver the intended effects of a
film in home theater sound reproduction. The benefits are:
• Clearer dialog
• Precise front-stage sound localization
• Expanded depth of the sound field
• Extended and smooth frequency response
• Wider dynamic range
• Smoother sound transition among channels
The Adcom GFA-7000 amplifier is designed not only to meet these standards, but to
exceed them and deliver the most accurate reproduction of Home THX®-encoded films.
ADCOM PROTECTION PLAN (USA ONLY)
ADCOM offers the enclosed valuable Limited Warranty. Please read the details on the
Warranty Card carefully to understand the extent of the protection offered by the Warranty, its
reasonable limitations, and what you should do in order to obtain its benefits. Be sure to verify
that the serial number printed on the rear panel matches the serial number on the outer carton.
If any number is altered or missing, you should notify us immediately in order to ensure that you
have received a genuine ADCOM product which has not been opened, mishandled, or
tampered with in any way. Always retain your original sales receipt as a proof of purchase.