Fostex NX-5A Owners Manual

Ownerʼs Manual

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Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex Model NX-5A. The NX-5A is a near ﬁeld monitor with a built-in power ampliﬁer. It delivers a musical and highly accurate sound, allowing you to check a sound thoroughly to a ﬁne nuance.

The NX-5A employs a 130-mm woofer (shielded type) which adopts the latest diaphragm technology and a 20-mm hard dome tweeter (shielded type) which features a magnesium diaphragm. It features bi-ampliﬁer design (60W for the woofer, 40W for the tweeter).

In the enclosure, HP sound reﬂectors are installed for natural low frequency reproduction. From dynamic low frequencies to natural and smooth high frequencies, the NX-5A reproduces the whole frequency range faithfully. It is the ideal monitor for recording studios.

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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.

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.

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.

Th e lig htn in g fla sh wit h a rro wh e ad symb ol, with in an equilateral triangle, is inte nd ed to al er t th e user to the pre sence of uninsula ted "dangero us voltage" withi n the product's enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Th e excla ma ti on poi nt wi th in an equil at er al tr ia ng le is intende d to al ert th e us er to th e pr es en ce of importa nt operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

21. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

22. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

23. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection.

24. An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug / inlet can be easily pulled out by hand.

25. Main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain readily operatable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

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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.

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 tip-

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

anyway, 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

over.

has been dropped.

10) Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point

apparatus.

where they exit from the

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Precautions

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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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