Contents

Introduction …..……………………………. 2
Contact us …..……………………………. 2
Package Contents ….……..…..…………………. 2

Product Specifications ……...……………………………. 3

Cleaning …………..….……………………. 3

Product Overview .………………………. 3

BT20A User's Manual Quick Setup ….…………….………………. 4

Setup and Operation …….……….………………. 5

Troubleshooting Tips ……….…………………. 8

FQA ………….………..…………. 14

About Fosi Audio ..………………………. 15

Warranty Information …………….………………………. 16

Comparison …………….………………………. 17

Before using this product, Please be sure to read carefully this

instruction manual and keep it safe for further reference

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 Introduction BT20A Product Specifications
Welcome to the Fosi Audio family and congratulations on your purchase of • Bluetooth 5.0 , 2.0 CH • Terminating Impedance: 2Ohm -
• Bluetooth Pair PIN Code: 0000 or 8Ohm
the Fosi Audio products.
1234 • Bluetooth Transmission Distance:
The Fosi Audio team is dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality • SNR: ≥ 98dB 28ft
• Input Sensitivity: ≤ 280mV • Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz (±1
listening experience and the Fosi Audio converters were designed with the
• THD: ≤ 0.5% dB)
same attention to detail and operational simplicity as all other Fosi Audio • Output Power: 100W + 100W • Input Mode: Bluetooth and Analog
• Power Supply: 24V 4.5A • Product Size: 130 x 100 x 35 mm
products. Our goal is to get you to your music as simply as possible without
• With Bass and Treble Volume • Product Weight: 700g
all the “gadget tinkering ” many other products require. As with our past Control
efforts, we thank our customers, distributors, and resellers for the
inspiration to create another great product. Cleaning
Contact us Your home audio amplifier components are not water-resistant, so it’s
Our website: www.fosiaudio.com important that they should be kept free of moisture. You should clean only
with a dry cloth or tissue and no liquid cleaners or solvents should be used.
Amazon store: www.amazon.com/fosiaudio
Our Youtube channel: Fosi Audio
Product Overview
Our Facebook page: Fosi Audio
Email address:
[email protected]
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Package Contents

• Fosi Audio BT20A Amplifier

• AC Power Cord 1……… Power Switch 4……… Volume Control
2……… Treble Control 5……… Power Indicator
• 24V Power Supply 3……… Bass Switch

• Instruction Manual
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 Audio Connection
① RCA Input ② Speakers Output

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Bluetooth Connection
③ Bluetooth 4.2 ② Speakers Output

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1……… RCA Input 3……… DC 24V Input

2……… Speaker Output 4……… Bluetooth Antenna

Quick Setup Setup and Operation

How to use the BT20A amplifier?
①/③
Step 1 - Connecting the Speaker Wire

PC/Laptop BT20A accept bare wire, banana plugs, spade lugs, or pin terminators.
Please turn off the amplifier before connecting it to the speakers.
①/③

Preparing the Speaker Wire

Mobile Phone
① Separate the last 3” of each speaker wire conductor.
②
① ② Strip ½” of insulation from the end of each wire.
Blu-Ray/DVD/CD ③ Twist the exposed copper strands with your fingers 3 or 4 times so the
Player
BT20A Passive Speakers strands stay together.

①
NOTE: As you make your connections, be sure to connect the positive (+)
TV terminals on your amplifier to the positive (+) terminals on your
speakers.Even if your wire does not have (+) or (-) markings, most 2-
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conductor speaker wire has printing on one side to help you differentiate Step 2 – Connecting the Power Supply
between the wire pairs. The 4 pictures show how to make banana connections Be sure that the volume/power switch on the front panel is in the OFF
as follows: position before connecting the power supply.
Connect the cable with the round end from the power supply to the rear
panel power connector. Connect the AC power cable from the power
supply to a power outlet and verify that the indicator light on the power
supply is illuminated. We recommend using a high-quality surge
suppressor and/or AC line later on all electronics equipment.

Step 3 – Connecting Audio Sources

Using the appropriate audio cable (RCA cable),
connect your audio source (computer, iPod, etc.) to amplifier audio inputs.
If you want to connect the amplifier to the audio source via Bluetooth, you
can pair them when the amplifier is turned on. Fosi Audio Bluetooth
amplifiers can connect to only one device at one time, The Bluetooth name
is Fosi Audio, when the Bluetooth is paired, the LED light on the front panel
Using Bare Wire will turn to blue from red.
1). Use your thumb and finger to unscrew the binding post connectors on the
NOTE: Some Fosi Audio Bluetooth amplifier have the " BT " and " AUX "
back of each speaker. selector(BT20C, BT30A..), you can choose the input way when you connect
2). Insert each speaker wire into the holes on the side of the binding post the audio source. Some amps don't have the selectors ( BT1OA, BT20A), so
once the Bluetooth connects, the RCA input will interrupt, so if you want to
connectors, observing proper polarity. connects the amplifier with RCA input, you need interrupt the Bluetooth
3). Retighten the binding posts with your fingers. connects from your Bluetooth device.
4). The stripped portion of the wire should be secured firmly in each connector. Step 4 – Operation
5). Make sure that none of the speaker wire strands have come in contact with Turn on the BT20A volume/power knob and set the volume control to an
an adjoining terminal. initial set of about 12 o’clock. Turn on your audio input source and adjust
6). Repeat steps 1 and 5 to connect speaker wires to the amplifier. the volume to your desired listening level.

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 Troubleshooting Tips
1: Power Supply Indicator is not Illuminated. the same channel or if it follows the speaker.
8). If you are using a computer connected to the amplifier, make sure
1). Check to see that the AC power cord is securely connected to the
the volume is up on your media player, internet radio, master control,
power supply and to an AC power outlet.
device volume, etc. and that the balance control as centered.
2). Check that the AC power outlet is supplying power, make sure the
9). If you are using a wireless adapter, preamp, or an external DAC
power LED on the power supply will stay on.
with your amplifier, remove these (temporarily) and connect the
3). If you make sure the power supply is defective, please contact us for
audio source directly to the amplifier then to speakers.
exchange.
10). If your input source has this own EQ, please make sure the low
2: If the Power Supply Light is on But You Are Experiencing an Audio- end is at a moderate level, as having too much bass in your signal can
Related Issue, Try These Tips.
obviously cause some unwanted distortion.
1). Verify that the volume/power control on the front panel is not turned 11). Move your amplifier and speakers to a different location to see if
all the way down or powered off (we recommend setting the volume to at something is causing interference in the current setup. Something as
least the 12 o'clock position). simple as a wireless internet router, cordless or mobile phone, or
2). Check that the volume level of your audio source component or device halogen lamp nearby can cause interference.
is not set to minimum volume or powered off. 12). If you are using the bluetooth connection, make sure the
3). Check speaker wire connections from the amp to the speakers by selector of the amplifier is selected the input way(BT20C, BT30A...),
removing the speaker wire from each speaker and then reconnecting. Also, and if you are using BT10A, BT20A or BT-01 amplifier, please make
check the speaker wire polarity by verifying that the wires are going to the sure whether the amplifier paired with your bluetooth device or not,
same terminals on both speakers. once the amp paired with your device, the RCA output will interrupt,
4). Check that the cables from your audio sources to the amplifier are so please disconnect the Bluetooth to try again. (Turn off the
properly connected. Confirm this by unplugging the audio cables and then Bluetooth or cancel pair from your Bluetooth device)
reconnecting.
3: No Sound.
5). Try decreasing the volume of the input audio source and increase the
volume of the amp. 1). Recheck speaker wire connections from the amplifier to each
6). Try using different audio input sources and/or devices to see if the speaker.
problem follows. 2). Verify that the amplifier and your source components are turned
7). Try swapping your left and right speaker to see if the issue remains on on.
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 4). Please exchange the speakers' wire from the amplifier speakers'
3). Check that the AC wall outlet is on and working. output, if the issue remains, the issue may from the speaker or the
4). Check that the cable from the power supply is connected to the amp speakers' wire, if the issue follows, the issue may from the amplifier
and the power supply indicator is on. 5). If you are using a computer connected to the amplifier, make sure
5). Check that the volume/power knob on the front panel is turned on and the volume is up on your media player, internet radio, master control,
not set to the minimum volume. device volume, etc. and that the balance control as centered.
6). Check that your audio source(iPad, computer, etc.) are turned on and
not set to the minimum volume, please change the audio source if you can. 5: Lack of Bass or Poor Imaging.
7). Check that the cables from your audio sources are working and are 1). Check the polarity of the speaker wires on the amplifier and both
properly connected. speakers.
8). Please sure the “Power” LED on the amp is on when you switch on. 2). Check the EQ or sound settings on your audio source.
9). Please ensure the Bluetooth is not paired, if Bluetooth connects, 3). Make sure the bass control on the amplifier has set up.
playback from the physical input(RCA or AUX input) is interrupted. If you
6: Sound Distorted.
want to connect this amplifier with the audio cable(physical input), you
need to interrupt the Bluetooth first. (turn off Bluetooth from your 1). Decrease the volume of the input audio source and increase the
Bluetooth device). And if you got the newer model(BT20C, BT30A...), make volume of the amplifier.
sure the selector of the amplifier is selected the correct input way. 2). Please make sure your speakers are passive speakers, not active
speakers.
4: Sound Through One Speaker Only.
3). Please unplug the RCA input, connect this amp to your speakers,
1). Recheck all speaker wire connections on the speakers and the amplifier. then connect it to power supply, switch on and volume up, to hear
2). Check that the cables from your audio sources to the amplifier are whether noise or hum remain, if yes, the issue may from the
properly connected. amplifier or your speakers, if not, the issue may from your RCA cable
3). Please swap the RCA input, right and left channel, if the opposite or audio source, please change the audio source and audio cable to
channel can't work, the issue may from your audio source or RCA cable. try again.
If that channel still can't work, the issue may from your speakers or this 4). Please make sure all the cable completely pushed into the device,
amplifier. Please contact us if this amp has this issue. incompletely connections will create distorted.
5) Please make sure the BT20A have enough power to drive your

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speakers, check the specs of your speakers, and if you need more power,
• First, try moving all components to the same electrical circuit or AC
you can use a more powerful power supply, such as 24V 8A, 24V 10A.
outlet.
7: Low Volume.
• If the hum or buzz is still present, power off all gear and remove the
1). Recheck the volume on your audio source and this amplifier is turned mini-jack and/or RCA audio cables to and from the BT20A amplifier.
up and not set to minimum volume.
• Turn the BT20A back on and check for hum. If the noise is still audible try
2). Please make sure your audio source needs a pre-amp or not.
plugging the power supply power cable into a different AC outlet.
3). If you are using the turntable, please make sure that if your turntable
• If the hum goes away while the audio cables are still disconnected, the
needs an phono preamp or not, some turntable built-in phono preamp,
noise is likely coming from another component in your system. Connect
some are not.
each component back one at a time and the one that causes the system
8: Bluetooth Can't Work. to hum is likely the culprit.
• A common ground-loop source is from cable TV or satellite cables. If the
A: 1). Please unplug the power supply into the AC outlet, then re-plug it
hum or buzz persists after trying the previous tips, disconnect the
again to try again.
audio cable from your cable box, TV, or DVR and if the hum goes away
2). Please change the Bluetooth device to try again.
the cable is the cause. In this case, you can get a ground-loop isolator
3). Please make sure that the amplifier is not paired with your other
from your local electronics store. These are inexpensive and easy to
Bluetooth device, once the amplifier paired with Bluetooth, the power LED
connect inline with your video cable.
light on the amplifier will turn to blue, and other bluetooth devices will not
• Sometimes something as simple as a portable heater or dehumidier
discover it.
will add noise into your wall wiring that could be picked up by your
4). Please move your Bluetooth device close to amplifier.
audio gear. A dimmer switch on a halogen lamp, a wireless internet
5). Please make sure the speakers and the speakers' wire are work.
router, or wireless phone near the amplifier, for example, could also all
be possible culprits.
9. Hum Noise
The best overall solutions are to use an AC line liter, plug the unit into a
Adding a new component such as your BT20A amplifier can bring out hum
different AC circuit, or in the case of noise introduced by a wireless router,
or buzz that may not have existed before. Your first assumption may be
for example, move it further away from your audio gear.
that something is wrong with the component but this is generally caused
by a “ground-loop” in your system. Consider these tips for possible
solutions:

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 FQA
Q: What Type of Speakers Work Best with Fosi Audio Amplifier? Q: Can I Leave the Fosi Audio Amps Power on all the Time? Does it safe?

A: Fosi Audio Amplifiers work great with any 2, 4, 6 or 8-ohm passive A: Sure, the Fosi Audio amps are class d amplifiers, will cost very low
spakers. But Please know that the amplifier is for passive speakers, power when nothing playing through it, and it's safe and you can leave it
not for powered speakers and subwoofers. on all the time.

Q: Can I Connet a Turntable to My Amp,Why is the Volume is

Extremely Low? Q: Can I exchange the power supply come with the amplifier and to get
more power?
A: Some Turntable may not have a built-in preamp and you would
need to add an external phono preamp to bring the instrument-level
A: The BT20A come with 24V 4.5A power supply, it's enough for most
signal of the turntable to line-level. Some turntables may have a
bookshelf speakers, but if you want to get more power, you can exchange
built-in preamp but have a switch on the back for either “line” or
the power supply, the voltage range is DC12-24V, you can use 24V 8A, or
“phono”, such as the Music Hall USB-1 or the Audio Technica AT-
24V 10A power supply.
LP120, the switch would need to be selected to “ line” in order to
work directly with the speakers.
About Fosi Audio
Q: Can I Connect a Subwoofer to the Fosi Audio Amps?

Fosi Audio designs and builds innovative audio products with all your
A: If you bought subwoofer amps from Fosi Audio or 2.1 channel
music in mind. Great sound, simple but elegant designs, high-quality
amplifier(the amp that with sub output), you can connect to a
materials, and truly useful features are what Fosi Audio is about. We
subwoofer, but if you got the 2.0 channel amp, you can't connect to
sincerely hope you get as much enjoyment from our products as we’ve had
the subwoofer.
creating them!
Q: Can I Take My Amp to Another Country with a Different Voltage?

A: Fosi Audio amps come with a power supply that accepts AC110V-
Our Email:

240V, it will automatically convert to different voltage when plugged [email protected]

in. The power cable is also detachable which makes it convenient to www.fosiaudio.com

replace the AC plug with a different type if you don't want to use an
adapter plug.
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 Warranty Information Comparison
Model BT20A BT10A TB10A V1.0G TDA7498E
All Fosi Audio products have an 18-month limited warranty on parts and
Channel 2.0CH 2.0CH 2.0CH 2.0CH 2.0CH
labor from the date of purchase. Please contact us if you have any
problems.
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0 - - -
Version
Note: After-sale service email

Max Output 100watt 50watt 100watt 50 watt 160 watt

What Is Covered？ Power Per
Channel
All defective parts or faulty workmanship.

Bass and YES NO YES NO NO

What Is Not Covered？ Treble
Control
The warranty doesn't cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse,
neglect, excessive moisture, lightning, power surges, other acts of nature, With BT Auto Switch Auto Switch - - -
and AUX
unauthorized product modification or repaires, or failure to follow the selector
instructions outlined in this guide.
Input ways RCA + BT AUX + BT AUX AUX AUX

What We Will Do？

We will repair or replace any defective parts, at our option, within a
Output to Passive Passive Passive Passive Passive
reasonable amount of time and free of charge any time during the speakers speakers speakers speakers speakers

warranty period.

What We Ask From You？ Power 24V 19V 24V 19V 24V
Supply
You will be responsible for shipping charges to Fosi Audio or to an
Additional Best seller Simple but Best seller Really clean Powerful
authorized dealer. We recommend and you keep the original shipping Features Powerful sound and great
quality sound
materials to prevent shipping damage if service is need. Fosi Audio cannot quality
be responsible for any damages incurred during shipping due to poor
Size 130*100*35 107*87*30 130*100*35 130*100*35 130*100*35
packing, so please pack well and make sure to insure your shipment. mm mm mm mm mm

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