Fostex PM0.5 MK2 User Manual

professional studio monitor

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PM-0.5 MK

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OFPLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

"WARNING"

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
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.

Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

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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.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the

Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does 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.

Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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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.
Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

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NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE,

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manufacturer.

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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.

Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be

taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an

appliance is not defeated.

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P OU R E VI T E R L E S C H O C S E L E CT RI QU ES ,
INTRODUIRE

LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET

The e x c l amat ion po i n t wit hin an e q u i late ral trian gle is
in ten de d

to al er t t he us er to t he prese nc e of imp or tan t

opera ting and

mai nt enanc e (se rv icing ) ins tr uctio ns

in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

The lightning f las h w ith ar row hea d symb ol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to th e
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.

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Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:

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.
The appliance should be situated away from drops of water
or spray of water.
Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on
the appliance.
The appliance is not completely isolated from the power
supply even if the power switch is at off position.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be
connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen,or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

connection.
An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC
plug / inlet can be easily pulled out by hand.
Main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain
readily operable 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.

designed to provide superlative performance,

high value.

Professional Studio Monitor. As with all

unquestioned reliability and exceptionally

fulfill

all of your critical near-field monitoring needs

and is emblematic of the years of experience
Fostex has had in the professional audio
marketplace. The PM0.5 MKⅡ takes full advantage
of internal bi-amplification and employs two
state of the art amplifiers that utilize high­quality discrete bipolar output devices. The
5 ½" woofer and 1" tweeter were expressly
designed for high output, ultra low distortion
and incorporate the latest technologies and

Please take the time to thoroughly read this
manual so that you may take full advantage
of all the benefits of the Fostex PM0.5 MK

Ⅱ

Professional Studio Monitor.

manufacturing techniques.

Prior to unpacking your Fostex PM0.5 MKⅡ Studio Monitor, carefully inspect the packing material for

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

compromised, carefully unpack the PM0.5 MKⅡ Studio Monitor and inspect it carefully for obvious

impacts during shipping. If any damage is discovered during the inspection process, contact your
Fostex dealer so that this issue can immediately be addressed.

damage. Fostex takes great care in designing packing materials that will survive most expected

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Unpacking

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Fostex PM0.5 MK

Ⅱ

Fostex products, the PM0.5 MKⅡ has been

The PM0.5 MKⅡ was specifically engineered to