Fostex EX12 User Manual

Owner’ s Man ual

DVD-RAM drive unit with built-in HDD

Model EX12

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex Model EX12.
The EX12 is a DVD-RAM drive unit dedicated to the PD-6. It in­corporates a 12-cm DVD-RAM drive with a 2.5-inch HDD.
By connecting the EX12 to your PD-6, you can use two more drives
dedicated to the PD-6, in addition to the PD-6 internal DVD-RAM
drive.

Before using the EX12, read this manual carefully. We would be
very happy if the unit is helpful to you.

<Note>

To use the EX12, the PD-6 software version must be V2.00 or higher.
If the software version of your PD-6 is lower than V2.00, ask your
local Fostex dealer or sale office for upgrade.

The built-in HDD is formatted in the "Normal" mode when shipped.
This means, the HDD is divided into eight partitions, each of which
reserves approximately 4.7 GB capacity.

For details about how to use the EX12 with the PD-6, see "V2.0 supple­ment" supplied with the PD-6.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

"WARNING"

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE."

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used
near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position dose not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;

or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits

a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.

18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water
or spray of water.

19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on
the appliance.

20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power
supply even if the power switch is at off position.

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Precautions

• Make sure that the voltage of your AC power outlet matches the voltage

requirements printed on the unit.

• When disconnecting the AC cable, make sure that the unit [POWER] switch is

set to "OFF".
Disconnecting the AC cable while the power is "ON" may damage data
because the unit always transfers data between the current card and memory.

• While the unit is accessing the DVD-RAM disk or internal HDD (for example,

during recording), never turn off the power. Make sure that the unit
completely stops accessing the disk before you turn off the power.
Otherwise, recorded data may be lost, as well as the DVD-RAM disk and
internal HDD may be damaged.

Note that Fostex assumes no responsibility on data loss or whatsoever due to use of
the unit.

• Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused

by using the unit.

• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally

enter the inside of the unit (especially inside of the card slots) because this
may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the
unit, turn off the power, unplug the AC cable, and consult your dealer or the
nearest FOSTEX service station.

• Do not drop the unit or give it a strong shock. The internal circuits may be

damaged. Although the unit is designed to operate outside, handle the unit
with great care because it is a precision machine.

• To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the unit, do not remove the

cover or reach the inside of the unit.

• When using the supplied carrying belt, to prevent the unit from dropping

accidentally, make sure that it is attached to the unit correctly.

Precautions on installation

• Do not install the unit in the following conditions.

• in a extremely hot or cold place

• in a moist place

• in a shaky or unstable place

• in a dusty place

• in a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a magnetic field

• in the direct sunshine

• in the direct rain or water

• Notes on moisture condensation

When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense on the drive, display, panels, etc. In such a case, leave the unit for a
while until it warms up and evaporates any moisture.

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