Fostex NF-01A Owners Manual

Model

0529 104 302

(363851)

Owner’s Manual

Powered Near Field Studio Monitor

Introductions

The NF-01A is a near field studio monitor boasting an analysis ability and check func­tion of the source sound, and sound reproduction capability, refined to an optimal
extent, and with built-in amplifiers which allow for a rendition of rich and full sound.

Drivers housed in the enclosure include a 13 cm woofer characterized by its newly
developed HP diaphragm, UDR tangential edge and push-pull damper, and a soft dome
tweeter with another new development of a UFLC diaphragm.
Featured with both the woofer and tweeter is a high rigidity cast aluminum frame, and
HP sound reflectors internal to the enclosure.

A bi-amplifier system is employed to drive the woofer and tweeter with amplifiers deliv­ering up to 50W each of low and high frequency ranges. The use of a filter function
provided will allow delicate corrections of reproduced sound. Mixer output is best
accepted by the use of either a balanced or unbalanced configuration whichever is the
most appropriate for the mixer to be connected.

NF-01A (Powered Near Field Studio Monitor)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Precautions

NF-01A (Powered Near Field Studio Monitor)

• In the event of smoke or odors, immediately turn off
the power switch and remove the AC plug from the
outlet. Continued use under such conditions will
result in fire and/or electrical shock.
After extinction of such conditions, refer the problem
to a dealer or our service station located nearest to
you. In no events must an attempt to correct the
problem by unauthorized personnel take place.
Noncompliance with this notice may pose an extreme
danger.

• In the event of entry of water or an object into the
appliance, immediately turn off the power switch and
remove the AC plug from the AC outlet.
A dealer or our service station located nearest to you
must be contacted for reinstatement of the original
conditions. Continued use without it will result in fire
and/or electrical shock.

• In the event of electrical discontinuity and/or damage
including conductor exposure occurs to the power cord,
contact a dealer or our service station located nearest
to you for service. Continued use without it will result
in fire and/or electrical shock.

• In the even of a fall of the appliance or damage to
appliance cover, immediately remove the AC plug from
the AC outlet and contact a dealer or our service
station located nearest to you for service.
Continued use without it will result in fire and/or
electrical shock.

• Placement of the appliance where contact with water
is likely must be avoided. Otherwise, fire and/or
electrical shock will result. This precaution is
particularly important when the appliance is used
outdoors (on rainy or snowy days, on the beach or
other such places).

• No vases or cups containing water, and/or small metal
pieces must be placed on the appliance.
Spilling of water or dropping of metal pieces into the
appliance will result in fire and/or electrical shock.

• Under no circumstances, must an attempt be made to
disassemble, repair and/or alter the appliance.
Neither must the appliance cover be removed.
Otherwise, fire and/or electrical shock will result.

• No contact with the AC plug must be made after
lightning has started. Otherwise, electrical shock will
result.

• No heavy objects must be placed on the AC cord nor
the cord be routed under the appliance.
Damage to the cord will occur resulting in fire and/or
electrical shock.

• The AC cord must not be damaged, modified, twisted,
pulled and/or heated. Otherwise, the cord will be
damaged resulting in fire and/or electrical shock.

• No power voltage different from that labeled on the
appliance or specified in this owner’s manual must be
applied. The power plug must be inserted to the end
of an outlet. Otherwise, fire and/or electrical shock
will result.

• Avoid placement of the appliance in smoky or steamy
places including unusually humid or dusty places.
Otherwise, fire and/or electrical shock may result.

• The AC cord must not be routed near heat emitting
appliances. Otherwise, the cord jacket may melt
resulting in fire and/or electrical shock.

• Avoid mounting or setting the appliance on unstable
surfaces, including wobbly or slanting planes.
Contact with the falling appliance may cause injury.

• Do not leave the appliance in places where the
temperature will rise excessively, including an
automobile with windows closed or an area exposed to
direct sunlight. Otherwise, fire may result.

• This appliance is built with precision components.
Moving of the appliance must be accomplished by at
least two persons with care.

• Relocation of this appliance must occur only after the
power has been turned off and the AC plug and all
other connecting cords have been disconnected.
Otherwise, cords may be damaged resulting in fire and/
or electrical shock.

• Connection of other audio equipment to this
appliance must proceed only after power to this
appliance and equipment to be connected has been
shut off and in strict compliance with the wiring
instructions given in the manual provided with such
equipment. Use of the designated cords is also a
prerequisite.

• The loudness control must be set to the minimum
before turning this appliance on.
Otherwise, unexpectedly loud sound may be produced
resulting in impairment of hearing acuity.

• The power cord must be disconnected when not using
of this appliance for an extended period of time (a
month or longer). Otherwise, fire and/or electrical
shock may result.

• Wet hands must not touch the AC plug. Otherwise,
electrical shock may result.

• No cloth, blanket or the like must be placed over this
appliance while its power is on. Trapped heat may
result in fire.

• Maintenance of this appliance must occur only after
the AC plug has been removed. Otherwise, electrical
shock may result.

• Use of portable phones near the appliance is not
recommended. Otherwise, noise may develope in this
appliance.

• Use of this appliance near radio or TV sets may result
in the development of noise. If this is the case, keep
them apart.

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