Fostex AudioPlayer Operating Manual
Operation Manual
High-Quality software music player
FOSTEX-AudioPlayer
(The window above is from the Windows version)
Rev. V 1.1.0.0 (Mac)
V 1.1.0.0 (Windows)
Features of the FOSTEX-AudioPlayer
"FOSTEX-AudioPlayer" is software that allows you to play music files on your computer
through a Fostex DAC (D/A converter) connected via USB.
The software not only supports high-quality source data such as DSD, it also has the
following features:
• It provides a high-quality music environment optimized for Fostex products.
• You can control music files through the simple interface and intuitive operation.
• You can start using it instantly without the need for complicated configuration.
• You can change various settings according to the music files or listening environment.
• You can make playlists simply by dragging and dropping files. It also supports playlist
saving and loading.
Compatible products
Visit our Web site for compatible Fostex products.
http://www.fostex.com/
Supported file formats
Format Extension Playable range
MP3 mp3 32 kbps to 320 kbps
PCM wav 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 bit to 32 bit
FLAC flac 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 bit to 32 bit
DSF dsf 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz
DSDIFF dff 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz
ALAC m4a 32 kHz to 96 kHz, 16 bit to 24 bit
AIFF aiff, aif 32 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 bit to 24 bit
Apple Lossless Audio Codec
DISTRIBUTION: http://alac.macosforge.org/
Copyright (c) 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing
permissions and limitations under the License.
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ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
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Contents
The information in this manual is divided into two parts: Information about the Windows
software, and information about the Mac software. Read the appropriate edition depending
on your computer environment.
Windows edition
Windows edition Mac edition
Installation ............................................5
Operating environment ...................5
Installing ...........................................5
Uninstalling ......................................5
Starting the software .......................5
Exiting the software .........................5
Window components ............................6
Playing music files ................................7
Configuring connected devices ......7
Making playlists ...............................8
Playing playlists ...............................9
Editing playlists ................................9
Troubleshooting .................................10
Mac edition
Installation ..........................................11
Operating environment .................11
Installing .........................................11
Uninstalling ....................................11
Starting the software .....................11
Exiting the software .......................11
Window components ..........................12
Playing music files ..............................13
Configuring connected devices ....13
Making playlists .............................14
Playing playlists .............................15
Editing playlists ..............................15
Troubleshooting .................................16
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Installation
"FOSTEX-AudioPlayer" does not have an installer. Copy the software using the following
procedure.
Operating environment
OS Windows 8/7/Vista
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or above
Memory 2 GB or more
Installing
Copy "FOSTEX-AudioPlayer(Win)VerXXX.
zip" to your computer and unzip to install.
• Do not move or delete the "Plugin" folder. To
run the software, this folder must be placed in
the same hierarchy as "FOSTEX-AudioPlayer".
Uninstalling
Delete the entire folder which contains
"FOSTEX-AudioPlayer".
Starting the software
Double-click "FOSTEX-AudioPlayer" in the
folder to start the software.
"FOSTEX-AudioPlayer"
Exiting the software
Click the "" mark on the upper right of
the main display or select "Exit" from the
"File" menu.
• When exiting the software after adding files
to the current playlist, "Playlist has been
changed. Do you want to save?" is displayed
in a dialog box. Select "Yes" to save the playlist
or select "No" to discard the changes.
Windows edition
• Before starting the software, install the
appropriate driver and connect the Fostex
product with a USB cable.
• Before starting the software, turn on the
Fostex product and select USB as the source.
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