Fostex PM0.4d Owners Manual

PM0.4d

- Owner's Manual -

Personal Active Speaker System

WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Unpacking

Setup Instructions

Back Panel Overview

Product Specications

Product Cleaning Instructions

Cable and Wiring Information

Use of Mounting Bracket

Declaration of EC Directive

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WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS

• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTI ON : POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELEC­TRIQUES, APAR DE LA FENTE LARGE, FOND.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re 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 per-

formance of procedures other than those herein speci-

ed 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 com-

pliance 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.

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent

type.

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 conned

space such as a book case or similar unit.

AVIS: Ne pas installer cet équipement dans un es­pace conné 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 discon-

nected 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.

• 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 uorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.

AV IS: L'utilisation de cet appareil à proximité
d'éclairage uorescent peut provoquer des interfé­rences sur l'utilisation de la télécommande. Si l'ap­pareil ache un comportement erratique s'éloigner
de tout éclairage uorescent, telle qu'elle peut être
la cause.

CAUTION

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DONOTOPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE Dʼ ÉLECTROCUTION

NESPASOUVRIR

WA R N I N G: TO REDU C E THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE (NI LE
DOS). AUCUNE PIÈCE À L'INTÉRIEUR. ENTRETIEN DE
PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

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The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of non-insulat-

ed “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute

a risk of electric shock to persons.

Le symbole de l’éclair éché 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 susante pour consti­tuer un risque d’électrocution aux personnes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The exclamation point within an equilat-

eral triangle is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équi­latéral est destiné à attirer l'attention de l'utilisateur
sur la présence d'instructions importantes sur l'em­ploi ou de la maintenance (réparation) de l'appareil
dans la documentation fournie.

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 chion sec.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance 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

ampliers) 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 t into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Ne détruisez pas la sécurité de la terre ou pola­risées - che. Une che 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 che four­nie ne rentre pas dans votre prise, consultez un
électricien pour remplacer la prise obsolète.

10) Prot e ct th e power cord from being wal ked 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 ches,
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 spéciés par le fa­bricant.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the appara-

tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-

over.

Utilisez seulement avec la charrette, position, tré­pied, support ou table spéciée
par l e fabricant, ou a vendu
avec l’ a p p a r e il . Lorsqu’une
charrette est utilisée, utilise la
prud e n c e 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.

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14) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Ser-

vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-

aged 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.

Conez toute réparation à un personnel qualié.
Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil a
été endommagé de quelque façon que ce cordon
d’alimentation ou la che est endommagé, liquide
a été renversé ou des objets sont tombés dans
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 appareil doit être utilisé dans un endroit a aire
ouverte.

16) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splash-

ing 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 objet.

17) Mains plug is used as disconnect device. It shall re-

main readily operable and should not be obstructed

during intended use. To completely disconnect the

apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the ap-

paratus 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 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.

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

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE

Th i s pr o du c t, wh en in s t a l l e d as i n di c at e d 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 authority to operate the equipment.

DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT.

2. IMPORTANT

In order to comply with FCC and ICES-003 requirements,

use high qu a l it y s h i e ld e d c a b le s f o r c on n e c t i on t o

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 inte rference to radio co mmunications.

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 re-

ceiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-

ent 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.

Th is de vice compli es wi th Pa rt 15 of the FCC Ru les.

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.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Fostex PM0.4d Personal

Active Speaker System. As with all Fostex products, the

PM0.4d has been designed to provide superlative perfor-

mance, unquestioned reliability and exceptionally high

value.

The PM0.4d was specially designed to fulll all of your

critical near-eld monitoring needs and is emblematic of

the years of experience Fostex has had in the professional

audio marketplace. The PM0.4d takes full advantages of

internal bi-amplication and employs two state of the art

ampliers that utilize high-quality discrete output devic-

es. The 10 cm (4”) woofer and 1.9 cm (3/4”) tweeter were

expressly designed for high output, ultra low distortion

and incorporate the latest technologies and manufacturing

techniques.

Please take the time to thoroughly read this manual so

that you may take full advantage of all the benets of the

Fostex PM0.4d Personal Active Speaker System.

Unpacking

Prior to unpacking your Fostex PM0.4d Personal Active Speaker System, carefully inspect the pack-

ing material for excessive damage. Once it has been determined that the packing material has not

been compromised, carefully unpack the PM0.4d and inspect it carefully for obvious damage. Fostex

takes great care in designing packing materials that will survive most expected impacts during ship-

ping and transportation. If any damage is discovered during the inspection process, contact your

Fostex dealer so that this issue can immediately be addressed.

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Setup Instructions

Monitoring Height the acoustic center

aimed a seated ear height

It is recommended that the PM0.4d be lo-

cated in such a way that the acoustic center

is located at, or about, seated ear height (See

Figure 1 on the next page). If this is not

possible, it may be necessary to tilt/aim the

speaker at the listeners ears.

Monitoring Angle = 60 Degrees

The monitoring angle between the left and

right speakers and the listening position

should equal 60 degrees. The easiest way

to determine this is to place the speakers in

such a way that the distance between the left

and right speakers is equal to the monitoring

distance / listening position (See Figure 2).

It is also recommended that both speakers be

“toed-in” towards the listening position.

Figure 1

Center of the woofer

Mid-point of the woofer and tweeter

Figure 2

Left Right

Center of the tweeter

B

D = B

30˚

=B

Additional Information

The PM0.4d was designed to be placed ver-

tically. This provides for the most accurate

frequency response and reduces acoustic

boundary interference. If it is not possible to

place the speakers vertically, then the speak-

ers should be placed with the woofers inside

and the monitors “toed-in” towards the lis-

Reference listening position

tening area.

B:loudspeakerbasewidth
D:monitoringdistance

Once the speakers have been placed in their

nal location, it is time to proceed to connecting your PM0.4d to the mixing console or digital work-

station. Connection to the PM0.4d can be made using the TS phone or RCA pin jacks. The connec-

tion of PM0.4d to the console/digital workstation should be done in the following order.

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Step 1: Make sure that all equipment has been powered down.

Step 2: Conrm that all gain controls on the speakers and the source are set to minimum.

Step 3: Connect the source to the PM0.4d.

Step 4: Power up all the equipment and then turn on the PM0.4d last.

Step 5: Set the gain of both speakers at medium setting and slowly bring up the gain of the console.

Step 6: Adjust the gain of both monitors for balance and for best signal to noise ratio.

Once the above steps have been completed, you are ready to use your PM0.4d. It is recommended

that you now play some familiar audio material and make any nal adjustments, as far as placement

or level, to get the optimum performance in your monitoring environment.

Back Panel Overview

1. Input

Both the TS and RCA jacks are electroni-

cally unbalanced input.

2. Continuously variable gain control

This control adjusts the input level to the

internal ampliers.

3. Power Switch

Turns the power to the amplifier section

on or off. On-position is the spot side.

4. AC IN

Connects the supplied AC cord.

• Auto Stand-by Mode

When no input signal continues for about

13 minutes or so, the PM0.4d will go into

the stand-by mode automatically. This is

2

1

3

indicated by the red lighting power LED.

In the normal operation mode, the power

LED is lit in blue. If the input audio signal

comes in again, it will automatically re-

turn to the normal operation mode again.

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Product Specications

Drivers

High Frequency Driver 3/4" soft dome tweeter

Low Frequency Driver 4" woofer

Dimensions 220 (H) x 130 (W) x 169 (D) mm

8.8” (H) x 5.2” (W) x 6.8” (D)

Weight 2.8 kg (/pc. net), 7.1 kg (/pair, gross)

6.2 lbs (/pc, net), 15.6 lbs (/pair, gross)

Frequency Response 60 ~ 30 kHz

(dB)

120

110

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

20 50(Hz)

100 1k 10k

200 500 2k 5k 20k

Amplier power

High Frequency 16 W

Low Frequency 25 W

Input

Connector TS phone (unbalanced), RCA pin (unbalanced)

Impedance 10 kΩ or higher

Nominal input level -10 dBV

Cross-over Frequency 2 kHz

Power Consumption

Normal mode 50 W

Stand-by mode 0.5 W or less

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Product Cleaning Instruction

Prior to the cleaning the PM0.4d Personal Active Speaker System, the power must be turned off and

the AC cord is disconnected from the AC IN connector. Once the power has been terminated, clean-

ing can be accomplished using a dry cleaning rag. A light common household cleaner can also be

used, but care must be taken not to use harsh cleaning uids. Regular dusting or cleaning with a dry

rag will keep your product looking new for years.

Cable and Wiring Information

Use high quality, shielded cables to connect your mixing console, workstation or other source to

your speakers. Foil-shielded cables should do quite well. Other high quality cables that incorporate

better shielding will yield an overall higher noise rejection, lowering your systems susceptibility to

external interference. Another important tip to keep in mind when wiring your system is to route all

line level cables away from the AC and other power sources, this will reduce the probability of hav-

ing AC hum emanating from your monitor system.

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Use of Mounting Bracket

Usage de Monter le Support

<CAUTION>

When attaching a mounting bracket and installing the

PM0.4d into a wall, etc., we highly recommend that

the installation must be proceeded by professional

installers. Fostex will not be held liable for any ac-

cident or hazard due to the use of mounting bracket.

<AVERTISSEMENT>
P o u r u n e i n s t a l l a t i o n av e c la l y r e
d’accrochage d’un PM0.4d au mur, etc.,
recommandons fortement que l’installation
soit eectuée par des installateurs profes­sionnels. Fostex ne sera nullement respon­sable d’accidents ou risques déciulant de la
lyre d’accrochage.

<CAUTION>

When attaching a mounting bracket, please only use

the designated size / length of screws and securely

tighten them. If not, it will not only damage the com-

ponents inside, but it will bring serious hazard such

as re, electric shock, drop of product and injury.

The PM0.4d has 4 implanted nuts on the bottom that can be

used to install with a wall mounting bracket. Fix the bracket

using the proper size / length of screws. For handling the

bracket, follow the bracket instruction manual.

Le PM0.4d est muni de 4 écrous implantés à la
base et utilisables pour xr une lyre d’accrochage
mural avec es vis de grandeur et longueur adé­quate. Veuillez suivre les directives pour la man­pulation de la lyre d’accrochage dans le manuel
d’instructions.

• Cross-section drawing (

Bottom plate

plaque inférieure

Bracket

Support

dessin del’échantillon

Implanted nut

noix implantée

Screw

vis

)

<AVERTISSEMENT>
Lors de la fixation de la lyre d’accrochage
veuillez n’utiliser que les vis de grandeur
et longueur spéciées et s’assurer qu’elles
sont adéquatement vissées. Sinon, en plus
des dommages aux composantes internes
pouvant être encourus, divers risques tel
qu’incendie, décharge électrique, chute du
produit et blessure pourraient se produire.

Recommended screw length (thickness of bracket: 1mm)

Longueur de la vis recommandée (épaisseur
de support: 1mm)

Bracket

Support

1mm

(M5-L8 screw is recommended.)

(La vis M5-L8 est recommandée.)

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This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance

Declaration of EC Directive

concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - 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 November 2011)

<AUSTRIA>

NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<BULGARIA>

NAME: Shark Art
ADD: 15 Hristo Popovich Str., Varna 9000, Bulgaria
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<CZECHO>

NAME: Praha Music Center spol s.r.o.
ADD: Ocelarska 937/39, Praha 9, 190 00, Czecho
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<DENMARK>

NAME: Benum Nordic A/S
ADD: Meterbuen 18, Skovlunde, 2740 Denmark
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<FINLAND>

NAME: Noretron Oy Audio
ADD: P. O. Box 22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland

TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<FRANCE>

NAME: Sennheiser France
ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur-Seine Cedex,
France
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<GERMANY>

NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<GREECE>

NAME: Bon Studio S. A.
ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece
TEL: [phone], 606, 607, 608
FAX: [phone]

<HUNGARY>

NAME: ATEC Hungary Kft
ADD: H-110/ Budapest, Fogado u. 3, Hungary
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<ITALY>

NAME: Proel S. p. A.
ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 - Sant’Omero (Teramo),
Italy
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<THE NETHERLANDS>

NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V.
ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<NORWAY>

NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS
ADD: P. O. Box 145, Vinderen, 0319 Oslo, Norway
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<POLAND>

NAME: Mega Music Spolka z o.o
ADD: Ul. Lesna 15, 81-876 Sopot, Poland
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<SPAIN>

NAME: Letusa S. A.
ADD: C/Laguna 10, 28923 Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<SWEDEN>

NAME: Benum Nordic A/S
ADD: Aldermansvagen 17, 171 48 Solna, Sweden
TEL: [phone]

<SWITZERLAND>

NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG
ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich, Switzerland
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

<UK>

NAME: SCV London
ADD: 40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton,
Essex IG10 3NY U. K.
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

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