Fostex PC100USB Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

PC100USB

Volume Controller

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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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning ash 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.

“WARNING”

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

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 ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by
the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied 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-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualied service person­nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply 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) Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.

Safety instructions

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<Caution>:Turning the volume setting too high
is strongly discouraged. Not only is it potentially
harmful to your ears, it may blow out the speak­ers.

Supplied accessories

The following are supplied with the PC100USB.

• USB cable x 1

• Rubber feet x 4

• Owner’s manual (this manual)

The following are supplied with the PC100USB.

• USB cable x 1

• RCA plug cable x 2

• Owner’s manual (this manual)

After purchasing the PC100USB, check all acces­sories are included in the package.

About power supply

The PC100USB runs on USB bus power, so you
can use it simply by connecting it to a computer
with a supplied USB cable.

Table of contents

Safety instructions

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Table of contents

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Introduction

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Overview

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Supplied accessories

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About power supply

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FCC (U.S.A.) & ICES-003 (Canada)
Information

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Names and functions
Top panel

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Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

Connection example

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Computer requirements

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Computer settings

Output device setting

Mac OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6

Windows Vista/Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . E-6

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6

Detail settings

Mac OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Windows Vista/Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Computer sound volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Specications

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Declaration of EC Directive

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Fostex distributors list in Europe

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Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex
PC100USB.
To ensure the best performance, read this manual
thoroughly before using the unit. Keep this manual
handy for future reference.

Overview

The Fostex PC100USB is a volume controller that
allows you to control the audio vol ume at your
hand when you monitor the computer audio output
through a pair of powered monitor speakers such
as the Fostex PM0.4n (or an audio system) or head­phones.

The PC100USB receives a digital audio signal from
a USB-connected computer and converts it to an
analog signal. The converted signal is then volume­controlled and fed from the analog line output con­nectors as well as the headphones output connector.

FCC (U.S.A.) & ICES-003 (Canada)

Information

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE

This product, when installed as indicated in the
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
au thority to operate the eq uipment. DO NOT

MODIFY THIS PRODUCT.

2. IMPORTANT

In o rd er t o com p ly w i th F C C an d ICE S -003
requirements, use high quality shielded cables
for connection to accessories and / or another
produ cts. If any cables are supplied with th is
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
again s t harm f u l int e r ference in a resid e n tial
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.