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Page 2 - CAUTION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to ...

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instr...

Page 4 - Do not install the unit in the following conditions.; Notes on moisture condensation; Precautions

Precautions before using • Do not supply the voltage that does not match the voltage requirement of the unit.• If you operate the unit on battery power, use alkaline or nickel hydride batteries.• If you supply the power to the unit from the AC power outlet, only use the optional dedicated Fostex AC ...

Page 5 - Main features; Mixer section features

Main features Mixer section features • Three input channels and two output channels. All input and output channels are transformer- balanced.• The analog VCA limiter is provided on each of left and right stereo output channels. You can select the desired threshold level and compression ratio using t...

Page 6 - Basic operations; Preparation of power supply

Basic operations 6 Preparation of power supply To operate the unit on internal battery power, set AA alka- line or nickel hydride batteries to the supplied battery box and fit the box to the battery compartment on the right side panel. Optional AC adaptor or external battery <Note>: The rated ...

Page 7 - Preparation of input channels; The nominal output level of this connector is fixed; Preparation of output channels

Preparation of input channels (1) Connect a microphone or line level source to each of the [INPUT] connectors (1 through 3). (2) When you connect a microphone, set the input select switch to “MIC”. When you connect a line level source, set the input select switch to “LINE”. (3) When you connect a mi...

Page 8 - Input setting

Preparation of monitoring (1) Connect headphones to the 1/4-inch [PHONES] jack on the front panel or the mini-phone [PHONES] jack on the right side panel. You can use both the 1/4-inch and mini-phone jacks simultaneously. (2) Set the monitor select switch to “ST” and adjust the monitor level using t...

Page 9 - Block diagram

Page 10 - Front panel section; Display; Names and functions

1. PEAK indicators (1 through 3) Each indicator lights according to the signal level of the corresponding input channel as follows. Front panel section 4. Display The 128 x 64 dot-matrix display using organic EL devices shows the VU (needle) and peak (bar-graph) meters, battery status, etc. When you...

Page 12 - Left side panel section

1. [INPUT] connector (1 through 3) Each connector is used to connect an external audio device or microphone. Connector: XLR-3-31 type Left side panel section 3. [TO ST BUSS] switch (ON / OFF) This switch selects whether or not the input signal from the [AUX IN] connector is sent to the stereo buss. ...

Page 13 - Right side panel section; MAIN OUT level select switches; AUX OUT level select switch

1. [MAIN OUT] (L, R) connectors These connectors output stereo buss L and R signals. You can select the output reference level using the MAIN OUT level select switch described below. Connector: XLR-3-32 type Right side panel section 2. MAIN OUT level select switches Each switch selects the output le...

Page 14 - Adjusting the display brightness

(1) Press the [ ] key long enough to enter the display brightness adjustment mode. The brightness adjustment bar appears, showing the current brightness level. <Note>: If you do not press any key for approximate- ly five seconds while the brightness adjustment bar is shown, the bar automatical...

Page 15 - Selecting the meter mode

Press the [+] key Press the [+] key Press the [+] key Press the [-] key Press the [-] key In the status display mode, not only you can check the status for the input, output, meter and system, but also you can edit setting. (1) Press the [STATUS] key long enough to enter the status display mode. The...

Page 16 - T12 disabled/enabled setting; While the input status display is shown, press; • Microphone power supply switch status; Input status display; • Input select switch status

16 When the input select switch (LINE / MIC) is set to “LINE”, “ ” is shown. When it is set to “MIC”, the microphone power supply status is shown. For the T12 status, depending on whether the T12 power supply function is enabled or disabled, the icon looks dif- ferently as below. On the input status...

Page 17 - Output status display; • AUX OUT switch status

17 (3) Press the [EDIT] key to exit the status display mode. The display changes to the meter display. <Note>: If you need to supply the T12 power, set the T12 power supply function to “ENA” by the similar procedure as above. If you set the microphone power supply switch of INPUT 1 to “T12” an...

Page 18 - LIMITER parameter setting; iter function is enabled and you can apply the limiter to the

18 LIMITER parameter setting By setting the [LIMITER] switch to “ON” (or “LINK”), the lim- iter function is enabled and you can apply the limiter to the stereo L/R buss. The threshold level and ratio (compression ratio) of the lim- iter are set to “+12” and “5.1” respectively by default. (1) While t...

Page 19 - Parameter setting procedure; While the meter status display is shown, press the; enough to stop flashing.; Meter status display

19 On the meter status display, not only you can see the cur- rent status of the metering, but also you can set param- eters. The following shows the default setting when the unit is shipped. (1) Peak meter ON/OFF You can enable or disable the peak meter function for the left and right channels inde...

Page 20 - Internal battery selection; Initializing the flash memory

20 On the system status display, not only you can see the following information, but also you can reset the time display and initialize the flash memory. (1) Power voltage (EXT DC or INT DC) This item shows the voltage of the current power source. When the [POWER] switch is set to “INT”, this item s...

Page 21 - Specifications; Performance

21 PHONES • Connectors : 1/4” stereo phone jack and ø3.5mm stereo mini-phone jack • Applicable load impedance: 8Ω or more • Maximum output power: 50mW (at 32Ω load, THD: 0.1% or less ） <Others> DC IN • Connector: XLR-4-32 type (male) • Input voltage: DC10V to DC 24V DC OUT • Connector: Hirose ...

Page 22 - General; Supplied accessories:; Measurement condition: 0o C temperature, saturated humidity

22 HPF (High pass filter) 40Hz to 300Hz, -12dB/oct. The cutoff frequency is continuously sweepable. Slate microphone / slate tone Slate tone: 1kHz Slate microphone: built in the unit Level meter VU and peak level meters Stereo/mono metering selectable Limiter Attack time: approximately 5 msec. Relea...

Page 23 - External dimensions

Page 24 - Declaration of EC Directive; within the specified voltage range.; The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment; FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE

24 Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordin...

Page 25 - FOR THE US CUSTOMERS ONLY; FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY; FOSTEX AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA LOST OR DAMAGED DURING

25 FOR THE US CUSTOMERS ONLY FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depending on the state in which the Fostex product was purchased. WARRANTY PROTECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date ...

Page 26 - SHIPPING; Service Department; FOSTEX AMERICA

26 FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY To claim all warranty service, first access www.fostex.com to receive service authorization (RMA number). Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of original purchase to Fostex America. This warranty is not transferable. ...

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