Fostex AMS-PM04C-BK Users Guide

Active Speakers

PM0.4c

8588154001

(610872)

Owner’s Manual

Thank you very much for purchasing a Fostex product.
This manual provides instructions for basic use of the unit.
Read this before using the unit for the rst time.

© FOSTEX COMPANY All Rights Reserved.

 WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS

•CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

•WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

•CAUTION: Use of any controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those herein specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

•WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

•WARNING: Do not place the unit on top of any soft, porous, or sensitive

surfaces to avoid damaging the surface. Use a protective barrier between the
unit and surface to protect the surface.

•WARNING: Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference

regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move
away from any fluorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.

•CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type.

•WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book

case or similar unit.

 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 instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11) Only use the power cable/AC adapter/attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

•WARNING: Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain

readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus
from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.

•Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbonzinc),

or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

CAUTION

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tipover.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) The apparatus shall be used in an open area.

16) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

17) Mains plug is used as disconnect device. It shall remain readily operable and
should not be obstructed during intended use. To completely disconnect
the apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be
disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

 FCC (U.S.A.) & ICES-003 (Canada) INFORMATION

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this

manual, meets FCC and ICES-003 requirements. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Fostex Company for compliance could void the user’ s
authority to operate the equipment. DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT.

2. IMPORTANT
In order to comply with FCC and ICES-003 requirements, use high quality

shielded cables for connection to accessories and / or another products. If
any cables are supplied with this product, they MUST be used. Follow all
installation instructions. Failure to do so could void your FCC / ICES-003
authorization to use this product in the USA / Canada.

3. NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of

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the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

4. Compliance with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil

numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Introductions

PM0.4c are active speakers with high eciency, high-quality sound.
You can enjoy music with PM0.4c in various situations such as DTM, DJ, listening to PC audio,
watching TV and listening to portable audio players.

 Features of the PM0.4c

• 2 way conguration of woofer (low range) and tweeter (high range).

• Uses a rolled rubber edge for 100 mm-diameter glass ber woofer diaphragm, which realizes clear

and powerful sound.

• 19 mm-diameter dome tweeter generates rich, natural sound at high frequencies.

• Compact, rear bass reector type wooden enclosure realizes natural, deep bass sound.

 Accessories

The following are supplied with the PM0.4c.
After purchasing the unit, check all accessories are included in the package.

• Power cord (2.0 m) × 1

• Speaker cable (red/black, 1.5 m) × 1

• RCA-Φ6 mm TS phone cable (red/black, 1.5 m) × 1

• Owner's manual (this book) × 1

• Safety information × 1

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Parts names and functions

Active speaker (R channel)

Equipped with stereo power amplier, plays back right channel of input signal.

Front Back

① Power indicator

Indicates power state.
Blue: normal state
Red: standby state
Unlit: power is o

② [INPUT] (L, R) terminal

Connects to the output of external device.

③ [OUTPUT TO LEFT] terminal

Connects to the [LEFT] terminal of the passive
speaker using the supplied speaker cable.
Connect (+) and (+), and (−) and (−) of the
active speaker and passive speaker. Left
channel of signal input from [INPUT] (L, R)
terminal is sent to the passive speaker via the
internal amplier.

④ [VOLUME] knob

Adjusts the volume.

②

①

③

⑤ [AUTO STANDBY MODE] switch

Switches the auto standby function ON/OFF.
Switch "ON" to enable the function, and switch
"OFF" to disable the function.

Auto standby function

When the auto standby function is ON, the
unit automatically goes into standby state
and the power indicator lights in red if input
to the unit stays below a certain level for
approximately 15 minutes. In standby state,
the power consumption is reduced to below

0.5 W. The unit will revert to its normal state
and the power indicator lights in blue when an
input signal is received again.

⑥ [POWER] switch

Turns ON/OFF the unit.

⑦ [AC IN] terminal

Connects to an outlet using the supplied
power cord.

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

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Passive speaker (L channel)

As the unit is not equipped with an amplier, play back the left channel of the input signal by connecting
to the active speaker using the supplied speaker cable.

Back

⑧

⑧ [LEFT] terminal

Connects to the [OUTPUT TO LEFT] terminal of the active speaker using the supplied speaker cable.

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Connection

Caution

✐ 

• Turn o the power of all devices before connecting.

• Do not use a power cord other than the supplied power cord.

RCA- Φ6 mm TS phone cable (red/white, 1.5 m)

Active speaker Passive speaker

Audio player, etc.

Power cord (2.0 m)

Caution

✐ 

Do not connect a product other than the passive speaker of PM0.4c to the [OUTPUT TO LEFT]
terminal of the active speaker. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

RedBlack

Red

Black

Speaker cable (red/black, 1.5 m)

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Specications

Speakers

Enclosure 2way bass reex

Low range driver 100 mm (4 inch) cone speaker

High range driver 19 mm (3/4 inch) soft dome tweeter

Frequency characteristic 60 Hz to 20 kHz

Crossover frequency 1.6 kHz

Amplier (active speaker only)

Input terminal RCA pin jack, 320 mV (input sensitivity)

Input impedance 10 kΩ or more

Rated output 30 W + 30 W

Distortion factor (THD) Less than 0.05% (2 W output)

General

Power (AC IN) 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 15 W (normal state), 0.5 W or less (standby state)

External dimension (mm) 130 (width) × 220 (height) × 169 (depth)

(not including protrusions)

Weight 2.4 kg (active speaker), 2.1 kg (passive speaker)

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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 (2006/95/EC) - Directive on approximation of
member nation’s ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.
This equipment is also compatible with the Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC) - Directive on approximation of member nation’s ordinance
concerning the ecodesign requirement for energy-using products and with EU RoHS 2 Directive (2011/65/EU) - Directive on approximation
of member nation’s ordinance concerning the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electric equipment.

The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment

The affect of the European Specification EN61000-6-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specification)
on this equipment are as shown below.

In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency
magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by
generation of noise in some cases.

FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE

Albania, Bosnia and Hezegovina, Croatia,
Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia
& Slovenia

NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.player.rs
Austria, Germany & Hungary
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD:Feldborn 3, in 55444 Waldlaubersheim,
Germany
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.megaaudio.de

Belgium

NAME: XLR sprl/bvba
ADD: Pierre Strauwenstraat 24, 1020 Brussels,
Belgium
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.xlrpro.be

Czecho

NAME: Praha Music Center spol s.r.o.
ADD: Ocelarska 937/39, Praha 9, 190 00, Czecho
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.pmc.cz

Denmark

NAME: SC Sound A/S
ADD: Dalgas Alle 15, DK-6600 Vejen, Denmark
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.sc-sound.dk
Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
NAME: Mafico BV
ADD: Weg en Bos 2 2661 DH Bergschenhoek
Nederland
TEL: (+31) (0)10 - 414 8426
FAX: (+31) (0)10 - 404 8863
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.mafico.com

Finland

NAME: Noretron Oy Audio
ADD: Mankkaantie 32, FIN-02180 ESPOO, Finland
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.noretron.fi

* Including non-EU countries (as of Jan. 2016)

France

NAME: Hamy Sound (Consumer and Hi-Fi Systems)
ADD: 28 Rue Edith Cavell, 92400 Courvevoie, France
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.hamysound.com

France

NAME: Selectronic (Speaker Components)
ADD: Zac de L'Oree du Golf, 16 rue Jules Verne, 59790
Ronchin, France
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

France

NAME: Sennheiser France (Pro-Audio)
ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur­Seine Cedex, France
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.sennheiser.fr

Greece

NAME: Bon Studio S.A
ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens,
Greece
TEL: [phone], 606, 607, 608
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.bonstudio.gr

Italy

NAME: Art of Music sas (Consumer/Hi-Fi Systems/
Speaker Components)
ADD: Via Dal Lino 23/2, 40134 Bologna, Italy
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.artofmusic.it

Italy

NAME: Backline S.u.r.l. (Pro-Audio)
ADD: Via dell’Aprica, 16 - 20158 Milano, Italy
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.backline.it

The Netherlands

NAME: Iemke Roos Audio B.V.
ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam,
TheNetherlands
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.iemkeroos.nl

Norway

NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS
ADD: Østre Aker vei 68, 0581 OSLO
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.benum.no

Poland

NAME: Mega Music Spolka z o.o
ADD: Ul. Lesna 15, 81-876 Sopot, Poland
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://pro.megamusic.pl
Portugal & Spain
NAME: ATCONSUMER (Consumer/Hi-Fi Systems/
Speaker Components)
ADD: PO BOX 15, 08340Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona,
Spain
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.atconsumer.es
Portugal & Spain
NAME: LETUSA S.A. (Pro-Audio)
ADD: C/Laguna No.10, Poligono Industrial Urtinsa,
28923 Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.letusa.es

Russia

NAME: Audio Mania LLC (Speaker Components)
ADD: 107023 Barabanniy Lane 4/4, Moscow Russia
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.audiomania.ru

Russia

NAME: BLADE Group of Companies (Consumer)
ADD: Elizavetinskiy per, 12 Moscow 105005, Russia
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.blade.ru/

Russia

NAME: MS-MAX (Pro-Audio)
ADD: Entrance 12B, Kutuzovsky prospekt, 30/32,
121165, Moscow, Russia
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.ms-max.ru

Russia

NAME: Qvinta Company LLC (Hi-Fi Systems)
ADD: Building 2, Street 26A, Dmitriy Uliyanova,
Moscow 117036 Russia
TEL: [phone]
Slovakia
NAME: Rockcentrum
ADD: Ambra Pietra 40, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://rock-centrum.sk

Sweden

NAME: Benum Nordic AS
ADD: Vastberga Allé 26, 126 30 Hagersten, Sweden
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.benum.se

Switzerland

NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG
ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich,
Switzerland
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.audio-bauerpro.ch

Turkey

NAME: Extreme Audio (Consumer/Hi-Fi Systems)
ADD: Sheraton Istanbul Maslak Kat B2 Buykdere Cad.
Nr:233 Ucyol Mevkii 34398 Maslak Istanbuul Turkey
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.extreme-audio.com

Turkey

NAME: Radikal Elektronik Ltd. Sti. (Pro-Audio)
ADD: Ihlamur-Yildiz Cad, Kessaf Sok. 4/12 Besiktas,
Istanbul 34353, Turkey
TEL: (+90) [phone]
FAX: (+90) [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.radikaltr.com

UK

NAME: Pro-Hifi (Consumer/Hi-Fi Systems)
ADD: Unit C1 Belcon Industrial Estate, Geddings
Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0NT, UK
TEL: (+44) (0)3301 22 2500
FAX: (+44) (0)1992 44 9171
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.pro-hifi.co.uk

UK

NAME: SCV Distribution (Pro Audio/Speaker
Components)
ADD: Unit C1 Belcon Industrial Estate, Geddings
Road, Hodesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0NT, UK
TEL: (+44) (0)3301 22 2500
FAX: (+44) (0)1992 44 9171
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.scvdistribution.co.uk

Ukraine

NAME: A & T Trade Petroshop
ADD: 29, Obolonskaya Str., Kiev, Ukraine 04071
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://kiev.attrade.ru

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