Fostex X-12 User Manual
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Owner's manual
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Thank you for purchasing our Fostex Model X-12.
The X-12 is an easy-to-use cassette tape four-track 4 channel multitracker with that great Fostex sound.
Because the X-12 features simple and easily handled functions, anyone
operating a multitracker for the first time can create a great recording.
Before operating the unit, please read through this manual to
understand correct operation procedures and to assure you smooth
operation for many years to come.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual
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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Table of Contents
Precautions.........................................................................3
Before Using the X-12........................................................4
Important <Let's not use it this way>..............................5
Names and Functions.......................................................6
Basic Operation (recording).........................................9
Basic Operation (playback)...........................................11
Advanced Operation (multiple recording)..................12
1.Overdubbing.........................................................12
2.Mixdown................................................................15
Using a tape recorded on a
boom box or cassette deck........................................16
T roubleshooting...........................................................17
Maintenance.................................................................17
Specifications..............................................................18
Block Diagram.................................................................18
* Do not let water or other liquids, flammable
materials, or metal objects such as pins get
inside the X-12.
These things may cause electrical shock or
short circuit the X-12, and damage it.
If the X-12 should become wet, unplug the
AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and contact
your authorized service station.
* When turning the power on, turn the X-12
on first before turning on any equipment
connected to it. Doing so will avoid possible
damage to the other equipment.
Also, when connecting or disconnecting
cables to or from the X-12’s input or output
jacks, make sure that the [LINE OUT/PHONES]
volume is set to “0.”
* When the AC adaptor is connected to an AC
outlet, it will continue to draw small amounts
of power even if the switch is set to off
(STANDBY). If you will not be using the X-12
for an extended period of time, be sure to
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.
Accessories (option).......................................................19
Precautions
(please read before use)
Power supply
* When unplugging the AC adaptor from the
outlet, be sure to grasp the adaptor.
Attempting to unplug it by pulling on the
AC cable may damage the wiring.
* It is dangerous to use any power cable that
is cut or frayed. If the power cable is
damaged, immediately stop using it, and
have it repaired.
* Do not plug in or unplug the AC adaptor
with wet hands. Doing so may result in
dangerous electric shock.
* Do not open the unit or touch any parts
inside. Doing so may result in a dangerous
electric shock, and could damage the X-12.
Location
* Avoid using the X-12 in the following
locations:
* Locations of extreme low or high
temperatures, or extreme changes in
temperature.
* Locations with excessive moisture or dust.
* Locations where direct sunlight falls for
an extended time, or near a stove or other
source of heat.
* Locations where electrical voltage varies.
* Unstable locations or where there is
heavy vibration.
* Near strong magnetic fields (on top of a
television or speaker).
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Model X-12 Owner's Manual
Before Using the X-12
<Differences between multitracker and
cassette deck recording>
Boom boxes and stereo cassette decks
record on both the A and B sides of cassette
tape. As shown in Fig. 1, the cassette tape
is divided in 4 tracks of which 2 are used
for the A side and the remaining 2 for the
B side (4 track 2 channel).
<Fig. 1> Boom box / Cassette deck
L ch
B side
R ch
R ch
A side
L ch
A multi-tracker as shown in Fig. 2, all four
tracks can be recorded without turning
over the cassette (four track 4 channel).
For the X-12, the 4 tracks are recorded
one at a time (some multitrackers can
record multiple number of tracks in each
pass). Also, in multitrackers, since all
tracks are recorded in the same direction,
if such a cassette tape is played back in a
radio cassette or cassette deck, tracks 1
and 2 will be heard correctly but if the
tape is turned over, tracks 3 and 4 will be
heard in reverse.
Hint!
You can perform multitrack recording
using a tape that was recorded on a boom
box or a cassette deck. Refer to page 16
for more details.
<Handling cassette tapes>
Cassette tape suitable for recording:
The X-12 is designed to perform best with
high-position cassette tape (TYPE II, HIGH).
We recommended these or their
equivalent.
The tape in C-120 versions (60 minutes
each side) is too thin and not suitable for
repeated recording or playback. Use C-90
or shorter tapes for stable performance.
Using write-protection tabs:
On the spine of a cassette tape are writeprotection tabs that are used to prevent
any recorded data from being erased
accidentally.
You may want to break the tab for side A
and side B of a cassette tape that you have
already recorded, since the X-12 uses all
four tracks at the same time.
If you later wish to record data on a tape
with broken tabs, apply a piece of scotch
tape to cover the tab hole.
<Fig. 2> Multitracker, such as X-12
Track 4
Track 3
A side
Track 2
Track 1
Write-protection tabs
** Advice **
Fresh or recorded tapes should not be
kept in locations of strong magnetic
fields (near speakers and TV sets) and
stored in dust free and non-humid
locations.
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Important <Let's not use it this way>
1. Do not bring the microphone too close to the monitor speakers connected to the [LINE OUT]
jack when the [LINE OUT/PHONES] level control knob is raised.
Doing so could cause feedback from the speaker and headphone which could damage your
hearing.
[LINE OUT] jack
[INPUT] jack
The amplifier contained
monitor speaker
Microphone
2. Do not directly apply an output signal from the [LINE OUT] jack to the [INPUT] jack.
As shown in schematic below, if the [LINE OUT] jack is directly connected to the [INPUT] jack
and the [LINE OUT/PHONES] knob is raised, it will cause oscillation. Should you be monitoring
by headphone, this could hurt your hearing.
[INPUT] jack
[LINE OUT] jack
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Model X-12 Owner's Manual
Names and Functions
This section explains the names and functions of the X-12, such as switches, controls, and I/
O jacks. Read this section so that you will understand the functions of the switches and
controls.
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