Fostex IS205 Owner's Manual

Line selector

IS205

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 first time.

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8588135000

(594370)

Owner's Manual

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WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS

• CAUTION: The symbol To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect to
mains power supply while grille is removed.

• WARNING: An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a
MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

• 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.

• 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

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.

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.

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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 attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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.

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Introduction

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Features of the IS205

• IS205 is an audio line selector with 2 inputs and 5 outputs.

• You can switch between several active speakers and 2 types of music source.

• Equipped with a volume knob to control the source volume.

• You can adjust the DIP switch settings to automatically switch between speakers.

• Equipped with highly reliable push switches.

• One of the 5 outputs is designed to be connected to a subwoofer or similar, and can be turned on

and off independently.

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Accessories

Supplied accessories are listed below. Confirm that these accessories are present after purchase.

• AC adaptor × 1

• Owner’s manual (this manual) × 1

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Part names and functions

Top panel Rear panel

MAX

OU TP U T INP UT

INP UT

VOL UME

MIN

INPUT2

OU T P U T

1 2 3 4 5

IN P U T1

PO W ER

ON OFF

① ④

③

②

DC IN

L

R

12345

OUTPUTINPUT1

ONOFF

POWER

MODE

12V 1.5A

⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧

⑨

① [OUTPUT] switches 1 - 5

Use to switch between outputs.
The color of the switches indicates their status.
Unlit: the switch is disabled (page 5)
Lights in green: the switch is enabled
Lights in yellow: the switch is selected

• You can select only one switch from
[OUTPUT1] to [OUTPUT4].

• The [OUTPUT5] switch can be turned on and
off independently. It is for subwoofers.

• If you press the selected switch again, the
output turns off (not selected).

②[INPUT] switches

Use to switch between input signals. The
selected switch lights in red.

③ [INPUT VOLUME] knob

Use to adjust the output level of the unit.

④[INPUT2] terminal

Connect to a portable audio player or similar
using a stereo mini cable.

⑤ [DC IN] terminal

Connect to an outlet using the supplied AC
adaptor.

⑥ [POWER] switch

Turn the unit on/off.

⑦ DIP switches for setting configuration

([MODE] switch)

Use to configure various settings.

⑧ [INPUT1] terminal

Connect to an audio player such as a CD player
using an RCA pin cable.

⑨ [OUTPUT] terminal (1-5)

Connect to an active speaker or similar using an
RCA pin cable.

• Connect the line output of the audio player
to the [INPUT1]/ [INPUT2] terminal.

• Connecting to speaker outputs of power
amplifiers or similar is dangerous. Do not do
this under any circumstances.

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Settings

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Enabling and disabling outputs

1 Turn off the power.

2 Turn on the power while holding down the [OUTPUT] switches (from 1 to 5) you want

to enable. The enabled switches light in green. The unit memorizes which switches are
enabled/disabled and will keep these settings the next time the device is turned on.

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Configuring DIP switch settings

DIP switch
(default settings)

Switch position guide

Automatic switching

Automatic switching enables the unit to switch automatically between outputs 1 to 4. You can turn the
function on and off using DIP switches 1 to 3. You can set the switching interval between 5 seconds and
35 seconds in 5 second increments. The following table shows how to configure the DIP switches for
each switching interval length.

1 (5 seconds) 2 (10 seconds) 3 (20 seconds)

Set interval length

(seconds)

OFF OFF OFF The function is turned off

ON OFF OFF 5

OFF ON OFF 10

ON ON OFF 15

OFF OFF ON 20

ON OFF ON 25

OFF ON ON 30

ON ON ON 35

• Automatic switching cannot be used with OUTPUT5.

• When you press an [OUTPUT] switch from 1 to 4 while automatic switching is on, the function turns off
for 30 seconds.

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Automatic standby

When DIP switch no. 4 is on, if no OUTPUT is selected for approximately 4 hours, the unit automatically
goes into standby. In standby, all LED turn off and power consumption is reduced to 0.5 W or below.
Automatic standby is canceled when you press either an [INPUT] or [OUTPUT] switch, or turn the power
switch on or off. The unit does not enter automatic standby when the DIP switch is off.

4 Setting time (seconds)

OFF Auto standby is off

ON Auto standby is on

• When automatic switching is turned on, the unit does not enter automatic standby regardless of the DIP
switch setting.

Block diagram

INPUT1
(RCA)

INPU T2
(MINI- JACK)

VOLUME

OUTPUT 1

L

R

L

R

OUTPUT 2

L

R

OUTPUT 3

L

R

OUTPUT 4

L

R

OUTPUT 5

L

R

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Dimensional drawings

OUTPUT INPUT

INPUT

VOLUME

MIN MAX

1 2 3 4 5 1 2

INPUT2

OUTPUT

1 2 3 4 5

INPUT1 POWER

ON OFF

12V 1.5A

DC IN

L

R

12345

OUTPUTINPUT1

ONOFF

POWER

MODE

12V

1.5A

96

40

185

Specifications

[INPUT 1] terminal Connector RCA pin jack

[INPUT 2] terminal Connector Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack

[OUTPUT] 1 - 5 terminals Connector RCA pin jack

Power 12 V DC

Power consumption 2.4 W maximum (automatic standby mode: 0.5 W or below)

External dimensions (mm) 185 (width) × 40 (height, including rubber feet) × 96 (depth)

Weight 470 g

FOSTEX CO.

1-1-109, Tsutsujigaoka, Akishima City, Tokyo, 196-8550, Japan

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.

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

* Including non-EU countries (as of Oct. 2014)

Austria

NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, 55411 Bingen, 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

Finland

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

France

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

France

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

France

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

Germany

NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, 55411 Bingen, Germany
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.megaaudio.de

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

Hungary

NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, 55411 Bingen, Germany
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.megaaudio.de

Italy

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

Italy

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

The Netherlands

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

Norway

NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS
ADD: P. O. Box 145, Vinderen, 0319 Oslo, Norway
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

Russia

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

Russia

NAME: Qvinta Company LLC
ADD: Building 2, Street 26A, Dmitriy Uliyanova, Moscow 117036 Russia
TEL: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.qvinta-audio.ru

Spain & Portugal

NAME: ATCONSUMER (Consumer, Hi-Fi system & Speaker Components)
ADD: PO BOX 15, 08340Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.atconsumer.es

Spain & Portugal

NAME: Letusa (Pro Audio Products Only)
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

Sweden

NAME: Benum Nordic AS
ADD: Aldermansvagen 17, 171 48 Solna, Sweden
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.benum.se

Sweden, Norway, Finland & Denmark

NAME: Supersonic Svenska AB (Speaker Components Only)
ADD: PO BOX 42043, 126 12 Stockholm, Sweden
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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: Radikal Elektronik Ltd. Sti.
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

Turkey

NAME: Extreme Audio
ADD: Sheraton Istanbul Maslak Kat B2 Buykdere Cad. Nr:233 Ucyol
Mevkii 34398 Maslak Istanbuul Turkey
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: https://www.extreme-audio.com

UK

NAME: SCV London
ADD: Unit C1 Belcon Industrial Estate, Geddings Road, Hodesdon,
Hertfordshire, EN11 0NT, UK
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.scvlondon.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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