Fostex HP-A8MK2 Owners Manual

32 bit/DAC Headphone amplier
HP-A8MK2
8289706002
(612164)
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.
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WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, APAR DE LA FENTE LARGE, FOND.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. AVIS: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil sous la pluie et l’humidité.
CAUTION: Use of any controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those herein specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ATTENTION: L'utilisation de tout contrôle ou de réglages ou de procédures autres que celles indiquées ci-après peut entraîner une exposition à des radiations dangereuses.
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. AVIS: Les changements ou modifications à cette unité n'étant pas expressément approuvé par la partie responsable de la conformité pourrait annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur de faire fonctionner l'équipement.
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. AVIS: Ne placez pas l'appareil au-dessus de toutes les surfaces souples, poreux, ou sensibles pour éviter d'endommager la surface. Utilisez une barrière de protection entre l'unité et la surface à protéger la 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. AVIS: L'utilisation de cet appareil à proximité d'éclairage fluorescent peut provoquer des interférences sur l'utilisation de la télécommande. Si l'appareil affiche un comportement erratique s'éloigner de tout éclairage fluorescent, telle qu'elle peut être la cause.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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ATTENTION: Danger d’explosion si les piles sont remplacées de façon incorrect. Remplacer les piles seulement par le même type de pile ou l’équivalent.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. AVIS: Ne pas installer cet équipement dans un espace confiné comme une bibliothèque ou une unité similaire.
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. AVIS: La prise du secteur est utilisé pour déconnecter le système. La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbonzinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries. Ne mélangez pas une pile neuve et une pile usée. Ne mélangez pas des piles alcalines, standard (carbone-zinc) ou rechargeables (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc).
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
CAUTION
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE (NI LE DOS). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. AUCUNE PIÈCE À L'INTÉRIEUR. ENTRETIEN DE PERSONNELQUALIFIE.
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. Le symbole de l’éclair fléché dans un triangle équilatéral, est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur de la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” dans le boîtier du produit qui peuvent être des ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution aux personnes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions. Lisez ces instructions.
2) Keep these instructions. Conservez ces instructions.
3) Heed all warnings. Respectez tous les avertissements.
4) Follow all instructions. Suivez toutes les instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l’eau.
6) Clean only with dry cloth. Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon sec.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur telles que radiateurs, registres de chaleur, poêles ou autres appareils (y compris les amplificateurs) produisant de la chaleur.
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. Ne détruisez pas la sécurité de la terre ou polarisées - fiche. Une fiche polarisée possède deux lames dont une est plus large que l’autre. Une prise de terre possède deux lames et une broche de terre. La lame large ou la troisième broche sont prévues pour votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise, consultez un électricien pour remplacer la prise obsolète.
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. Protégez le cordon d’alimentation d’être piétiné ou pincé, particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des prises, et le point où ils sortent de l’appareil.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. N’utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
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. Utilisez seulement avec la charrette, position, trépied, support ou table spécifiée par le fabricant, ou a vendu avec l’appareil . Lorsqu’une charrette est utilisée, utilise la prudence quand déplacer la combinaison de charrette / appareil pour éviter la blessure de pointe-sur.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes de temps.
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. Confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon que ce cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé, liquide a été renversé ou des objets sont tombés dans l’appareil, l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou s’il est tombé.
15) The apparatus shall be used in an open area. Cet apprareil doit être utilisé dans un endroit a aire ouverte.
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. L’appareil ne doit pas êclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur lobjet.
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. La prise du secteur et utilisé pou déconnecter le système. La prise du secteur ne doit pas étre obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complèment déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
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FCC (U.S.A.) & ICES-003 (Canada) INFORMATION
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE This product, when installed as indicated in the
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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 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 many 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.
Contents
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......3
Introductions ............................................5
Features of the HP-A8
MK2 ............................ 5
Accessories ................................................... 5
Functions ...................................................6
Front panel ................................................... 6
Rear panel ..................................................... 7
Remote controller ...................................... 8
Connecting external audio devices .........9
Connecting output devices ....................10
Connecting the power cord .................10
Listening to an external audio device ...11
Listening to the external device .........11
Listening to the les on an SD card .......12
Playable les ..............................................12
Hierarchy example in the SD card .....12
Ejecting the SD card ...............................13
Using the remote controller ................13
Changing the settings ............................14
Setting item list ........................................14
Troubleshooting .....................................17
Resetting the product ............................17
Updating the version .............................18
Specications ..........................................19
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* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Apple, Macintosh, Mac and Mac OS are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* All other company names, product names
and logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners. * "DSD" is a trademark. * ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
<ErP Directive> European model only
The HP-A8
MK2 conforms to ErP directive and
pursues energy eciency. When the operation continues for about 30 minutes, it will automatically turn OFF the power. This mode can be disabled by the ''AUTO POWER OFF" on the Setting item list.
Introductions
HP-A8MK2 is a DAC headphone amplier with high eciency, high-quality sound. You can enjoy high-quality digital audio signals from your computer or from a digital audio player.
Features of the HP-A8MK2
• Headphone amplier equipped with high-quality sound 32bit-DAC (AK4490) and all discrete circuit.
• Supports a sampling frequency of up to 32 bit/192 kHz through in house developed USB driver. In addition, supports DSD 11.2 MHz (ASIO). * DSD playback on Mac is compatible up to 5.6 MHz.
• Eliminates the jitter caused by low accuracy of the source clock of the computer, etc. by using the asynchronous mode of an SPXO for audio (crystal oscillator).
• Equipped with high-quality
• Equipped with a large capacity toroidal power transformer.
• Computers, and digital and analog audio devices can be used as the input source.
• Plays DSF les, WAV les and AIFF les on an SD (SDHC) card directly using built-in SD (SDHC) card drive. The drive can also be used for future updates. * There are several conditions for playback from an SD card. For more information, please refer to
"Listening to the les on an SD card" on page 12.
• Equipped with an analog output terminal (RCA pin jack).
• Both the internal clock and the external clock are available for the master clock (only for SPDIF).
• 2x or 4x upsampling function (can also be turned o ).
• Switchable digital lter.
• 24 level gain settings for headphone output.
• Direct analog output that does not pass through the volume.
• Equipped with an infrared remote controller.
• Equipped with an organic EL display.
• Equipped with independent clocks for 44.1K factor and 48K factor.
sound, high-accuracy electronic volume for audio level control.
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Accessories
Supplied accessories are listed below. Conrm that accessories are present after purchase.
• Remote controller × 1
• AAA battery for remote controller × 2
• Power cord × 1
• Owner's Manual (this book) × 1
• Safety information × 1
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Functions
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Front panel
Power indicator
Lights in red when the power is on.
Display
Various information (page 11, 13) and menu screen (page 14) are displayed.
volume knob
Adjusts the volume of the headphones or the analog output.
• You can not adjust the analog output volume
when the "DIRECT" setting is set to "ON"
(page 15).
[phones] terminals (1/2)
Connect the headphones with a standard stereo jack. Up to 2 pairs of headphones can be connected at the same time.
input sel knob/switch
Turn the knob clockwise or counter­clockwise to switch the input source (page 11). Also, press and hold the switch to display the menu screen, and press to select a menu item. (page 14).
power switch
Switches the power on/o. The recessed position is on. When set up item ''AUTO POWER OFF'' is set to "ON", the HP-A8 turn OFF the power. Press the switch twice to return the power ON. You can disable ''AUTO POWER OFF'' mode by Setting item.
output sel switch
Switches the output source. Outputs the signal from analog output terminal at the recessed position.
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MK2 will automatically
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