Owner’sManual
Portable Mixer
Model
FM-3
ThankyouverymuchforpurchasingtheFostexFM-3portablemixer.
To ensure the best performance, read this manual thoroughly before using the unit. Keep this manual handy for
futurereference.
Table of contents
SafetyInstructions..................................................................2
Display.......................................................................................14
Adjustingthedisplaybrightness............................................14
Selectingthemetermode......................................................15
Selectingthestatusdisplay....................................................15
Precautions...............................................................................4
Precautionsbeforeusing..........................................................4
Precautionsoninstallation........................................................4
Inputstatusdisplay...................................................................16
T12powersupplymodesetting...................................16
Mainfeatures............................................................................5
Basicoperations.....................................................................6
Outputstatusdisplay...............................................................17
Limiterparametersetting...............................................18
Preparationofpowersupply....................................................6
Prepararionofinputchannels..................................................7
Preparationofoutputchannels...............................................7
Preparationofmetering............................................................7
Preparationofmonitoring.........................................................8
Masterfaderreferencesetting.................................................8
Inputsetting..................................................................................8
Meterstatusdisplay.................................................................19
Parametersettingprocedure........................................19
Parameterdetails............................................................19
Peakmeteron/off....................................................19
VUmeterreferencelevel......................................19
Lightinglevelofpeakoverindicator.....................20
Internalbatteryselection........................................20
Blockdiagram..........................................................................9
Namesandfunctions..........................................................10
Systemstatusdisplay..............................................................20
Initializingtheflashmemory...........................................20
Frontpanel................................................................................10
Leftsidepanel...........................................................................12
Rightsidepanel........................................................................13
Mainspecifications..............................................................21
Externaldimensions...........................................................23
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
11)
Only use attachments/accessories specified
bythemanufacturer.
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7)
Readtheseinstructions.
Keeptheseinstructions.
Heedallwarnings.
12)
Useonlywiththecart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
withtheapparatus. Whenacartisused, use
cautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatus
combinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.
Followallinstructions.
Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
Cleanonlywithdrycloth.
Donotblockanyventilationopenings.
Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer's
instructions.
13)
Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstorms
orwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.
8)
9)
Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchas
radiators, heatregisters, stoves, orother
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
14)
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicingisrequiredwhenthe
apparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,
suchaspower-supplycordorplugis
damaged, liquidhasbeenspilledorobjects
havefallenintotheapparatus, theapparatus
hasbeenexposedtorainormoisture, does
notoperatenormally, orhasbeendropped.
Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthe
polarizedorgrounding-typeplug.Apolarized
plughastwobladeswithonewiderthanthe
other.Agroundingtypeplughastwoblades
andathirdgroundingprong.Thewideblade
orthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consultanelectricianforreplacement
oftheobsoleteoutlet.
15)
Excessivesoundpressurefromearphones
andheadphonescancausehearingloss.
10)
Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedon
orpinchedparticularlyatplugs, convenience
receptacles, andthepointwheretheyexit
fromtheapparatus.
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Precautions
Precautions before using
Precautions on installation
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•
•
Donotsupplythevoltagethatdoesnotmatchthe
voltagerequirementoftheunit.
Do not install the unit in the following conditions.
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In an extremely hot or cold place
In a moist place
Ifyouoperatetheunitonbatterypower, usealkaline
ornickelhydridebatteries.
In a strong magnetic field or near a device
which generates a magnetic field
IfyousupplythepowertotheunitfromtheACpower
outlet, onlyusetheoptionaldedicatedFostexAC
adaptor.
*
In the direct rain or water
IfyouuseanyotherACadaptor, theunitmaynot
workcorrectlyandthereisaseriousriskofdamage
totheunit.
<Note>: The unit is designed for outdoor use, howev-
er, it is not waterproof. Do not use the unit in the direct
water.
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Ifyouwishtousetheunitinacountrywherethe
voltageoftheACpoweroutletdoesnotmatchyour
ACadaptor, askyourlocalFostexdealerorservice
stationforpurchasinganappropriateACadaptor.
NotethattheACadaptorcanbeusedbothin50Hz
and60Hzareas.
Notes on moisture condensation
When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm
place, moisture may condense on the display, pan-
els, etc. In such a case, turn off the power and leave
the unit for a while until it warms up and evaporates
any moisture.
Donotletwaterorotherliquid, ormetalobjectssuch
aspins, accidentallyentertheinsideoftheunit.
Shouldwaterentertheinsideoftheunit, turnoffthe
power, unplugtheACadaptorandremovebatteries,
andconsultyourdealerorthenearestFOSTEX
servicestation.
•
•
Donotdroptheunitorgiveitastrongshock.
Theinternalcircuits, displayorpanelsmaybe
damaged.
Topreventpossibleelectricshockanddamageto
theunit, donotremovethecoverorreachtheinside
oftheunit.
<Important!>
Equipment name, electrical ratings, serial number and
otherinformationfortheFM-3, arewrittenonbottomside.
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Main features
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Theinputtrim,HPFandmasterlevelcontrolsarepush-
lockedtype.Youcanmakethemflatwiththepanelso
thattheyarenotaccidentallyrotated.
Mixersectionfeatures
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Three input channels and two output channels.
All input and output channels are transformer-
balanced.
•
Youcanviewthepositionsofallswitchesontheside
panelfromtheinputstatusandoutputstatusdisplays.
•
The analog VCAlimiter is provided on each of left
and right stereo output channels. You can select
the desired threshold level and compression ratio
using the output status display.
Power supply features
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In addition to the left and right MAIN OUToutputs,
SUB OUT, TAPE OUTandAUX OUToutputs are
also provided, allowing comprehensive connection
to external audio equipment.
•
The unit can be operated on battery orAC power.
You can fit the battery box with eightAAalkaline or
nickel hydride batteries inside the unit or connect
the optionalAC adaptor (or external battery).
*Note that no battery is supplied with the unit.
You can monitor signals from theAUX IN input, as
well as you can mix them with the main input
signals. By connecting theAUX OUToutput to the
AUX IN input of another FM-3, you can cascade
two FM-3 mixers.
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•
Uptosix-hourcontinuousoperationispossibleusing
alkalinebatteries. (Notethattheactualcontinuous
operationtimedependsonthecircumstance.)
Thebatteryboxissuppliedwiththeunit, however, it
isalsoavailableinoption. Forlongcontinuoususe, it
isrecommendedtopurchasetheoptionalbattery
boxasaspare.
•
You can connect a microphone or line-level source
to each of the INPUT1 through 3 inputs.
The unit can provide P48 orT12 power to a
condenser microphone connected to each input.
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The[DC-OUT]connectorisprovidedforsupplying
DCpowertoanexternalwirelessreceiver, etc.
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•
Both 1/4-inch phone jack and stereo mini jack are
provided for headphone monitoring. You can use
two stereo headphones simultaneously.
Thebatteryindicatoronthedisplayalwaysshows
batteryremaining, whilethe[EMPTY]indicatorand
alertdisplaywarnyouwhenthebatteryvoltageis
low.
The monitor select switch allows you to select the
signal for headphone monitoring. In addition, the
[PFL(Pre Fader Listen)] switch allows you to
directly monitor each of INPUT1 through 3 signals.
•
The output level of the MAIN OUT(L/R) and SUB
OUToutputs can be independently selected from
+4 dBu, 0 dBu, -20 dBu and -60 dBu.
Otherfeatures
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Forlightweightandrigidity, aluminumisusedfor
panels, etc.
Display and control features
Compactsizedesign, agreatadvantageforoutside
use.
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The128x64dot-matrixdisplayusingorganicEL
devicesshowstheVU(needle)andpeak(bar-graph)
meterssimultaneously.
Theshoulderbeltandsoftprotectioncaseare
availableinoption.AskyourlocalFostexdealeror
servicestationfordetailsaboutoptionalproducts.
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You can select the meter display mode from stereo,
mono left and mono right.
•
ThefemaleXLRconnectorcanbereplacedwiththe
maleXLRconnectororviceversauponrequest.
AskyourlocalFostexdealerorservicestationfor
details.
Eachinputchannelsprovidesthetrimcontroland
two-colorpeakindicatorforoptimumlevel
adjustment.
•
Frequently used controls such as the input trim
controls, channel faders, monitor-related switches,
etc., are placed on the front panel for central
control.
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Basic operations
Tab
After fully inserting the battery box, slide
up the [EJECT/LOCK] lever to the
LOCKposition.
A tab appears as shown on the right
figureandthebatteryboxislocked.
Preparation of power supply
To operate the unit on internal battery power, set AA alka-
line or nickel hydride batteries to the supplied battery box
and fit the box to the battery compartment on the right side
panel.
Battery box compartment
<Memo>: To remove the battery
box, slide down the [EJECT/LOCK]
lever to unlock the battery box.
The battery box is slid to the front a
few millimeters and you can pull it
out by hand.
<Note>: Before you remove the battery box, turn off the
power or set the [POWER] switch to the “EXTposition.
Battery box
<Memo>: You can set the battery type (alkaline or nickel
hydride) to be used from the meter display. By default, it is
set for alkaline batteries. If you use nickel hydride batteries,
change the battery type setting (see page 20).
Make sure to set alkaline or nickel hydride batteries to the
battery box in correct direction as marked on the box. Set
fourbatteriesoneachsideofthebatterybox.
<Note>: If the battery type setting do not match the batter-
ies currently used, the EMPTY indicator, battery indicator
and alert display do not work correctly.
To operate the unit on external power, connect the
optional dedicated AC adaptor or an external battery to
the [DC-IN] connector on the left side panel.
<Note>: Always use eight new alkaline or fully charged nickel
hydride batteries of the same model and same capacity.
<Note>:Insertthebatteryboxtothebatteryboxcompartmentinthe
correctdirectionbymatchingthe symbolonthebatteryboxtothe
symbolonthepaneloftheunit.
OptionalAC adaptor or
external battery
Battery box compartment
<Note>: The rated voltage of the [DC IN] connector is DC 10
V to 24 V. When you connect an external power source to
the [DC IN] connector, use the appropriate power source that
matches the rated voltage of the [DC IN] connector.
For the detail information on the pin assignment of the [DC IN]
connector, see page 12 of “Features and controls”.
Battery box
Symbol
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You can turn on the unit by setting the [POWER] switch
on the front panel to “INT” (upper position) or “EXT” (lower
position). When you operate the unit on internal battery
power, set the switch to “INT”.
Preparation of output channels
(1)
Connectanexternalaudiodevicesuchasa
recordertothe[MAINOUT]connectors(LandR).
When you operate the unit on external power, set it to
“EXT”. When you turn on the unit for the first time, the
display shows the stereo VU meters as shown below.
When you operate the unit on (internal on external) bat-
tery power, confirm that the battery power is sufficient by
checking the battery indicator on the meter display.
You can check the power voltage of the battery power
source from the system status display (see page 20).
(2)
Settheoutputlevelswitchappropriatelydepending
onthedeviceconnected.
Youcanselectfrom+4dBu, 0dBu, -20dBuand-60
dBu.
(3)
Toconnecta-10dBVunbalancedlineleveldevice,
usethe[TAPEOUT]connector(stereominijack).
The nominal output level of this connector is fixed
to-10dBV.
Preparation of metering
Battery indicator
(1)
Select stereo or mono metering.
When the unit is shipped, the display is set to stereo
VU and peak metering.
You can change it to Lor R channel mono metering (see
page 15 for details).
Preparation of input channels
(1)
Connect a microphone or line level source to each
of the [INPUT] connectors (1 through 3).
<Memo>: Using the meter status display, you can
disable or enable the peak meter function, select
the VU meter reference level, and select the “OVR”
indicator lighting level (see page 19 for details).
(2)
When you connect a microphone, set the input
select switch to “MIC”. When you connect a line
level source, set the input select switch to “LINE”.
(3)
When you connect a microphone, set the
microphone power supply switch appropriately.
When you connect a condenser microphone that
requires +48 V phantom power, set the switch to “P48”.
When you connect a condenser microphone that
requiresT-12 power (A-B 12 V) such as Sennheiser
416T, set the switch to “P48”. When you connect a
dynamic microphone, set the switch to “DM”.
Stereo metering
<Memo>: If you do not need T12 (A-B 12 V) power
supply capability, you can disable this capability from
the input status display. By default, it is enabled. See
page 16 for details.
Mono metering (L)
(2)
Adjust the display brightness if required.
When the unit is shipped, the display brightness is set
to “Level 3”.
You can change it to the optimum brightness according
to the circumstance. See page 14 for details.
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Preparation of monitoring
<Memo>: In the following figures, the meter nee-
dles point the reference (0 VU).
(1)
Connectheadphonestothe1/4-inch[PHONES]jack
onthefrontpanelorthemini-phone[PHONES]jack
ontherightsidepanel.
Youcanuseboththe1/4-inchandmini-phonejacks
simultaneously.
(2)
Setthemonitorselectswitchto“ST”andadjustthe
monitorlevelusingthe[PHONE]control.
Stereo metering
Mono metering
(4)
Afteradjustingthereferencelevel,switchthe[SLATE]
switchto“OFF”.
Input setting
Master fader reference setting
(1)
(2)
Setthe[MASTER]faderstothereferenceposition.
Receiveinputsignalsandadjustthetrimcontrolof
eachchannel.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Turndowntherotaryfadersoninputchannels1
through3.
Adjustthetrimcontrolappropriatelysothatthepeak
indicatordoesnotlightinredatthemaximumsoundlevel.
Setthe[SLATE]switchonthefrontpanelto“1k”
(upperposition).
(3)
(4)
Raiseupthechannelfaderofeachchannel
Setthe[MASTER]LandRfaderstothetwo-o’clock
position(markedinorange)sothatthemeter
needlespointto0VU(seethefigurebelow).
Normallythisisthereferenceoutputposition.
graduallyuntilthemetershowstheproperlevel.
Setthepanand[HPF]switchesofeachchannelif
required.
Itisrecommendedtocuttheunnecessarylowfrequency
rangeusingthe[HPF]switchwhenyouuseamicrophone.
(5)
Ifyouwanttoapplythelimitertothemainoutput,set
the[LIMITER]switchto“ON”(or“LINK”).
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Block diagram
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Names and functions
Front panel section
1.
PEAK indicators (1 through 3)
Each indicator lights according to the signal level of the
corresponding input channel as follows.
Lighting level
Details
Color
(compared with the
reference level)
<Memo>: For details about the contents of the dis-
play, see “Display details” on page 14.
Approximately -12dB below
the internal maximum level
Green
Red
+8dB
Approximately -3dB below
the internal maximum level
+17dB
5.
6.
[SLATE] switch (1k / OFF / MIC)
When it is set to “1k”, a 1-kHz slate tone is generated
and sent to the stereo Land R busses. While you hold it
down to “MIC”, the internal slate microphone signal is
sent to the stereo Land R busses.
2.
Pan switches (1 through 3)
Each switch set the pan position of the corresponding
input signal.
[
] / [-] key
Thesignalisassignedtotheleftchannelofthestereobuss.
L
C
R
Holding down this key for a second or more enters the
brightness adjustment mode.
Thesignalisassignedtoboththeleftandrightchannelsofthe
stereobuss.
In the brightness adjustment mode, meter selection
mode or status display mode, this key acts as the [-] key
(see page 14).
Thesignalisassignedtotherightchannelofthestereobuss.
3.
[PFL] (Pre Fader Listen) keys (1 through 3)
While pressing down the key, the pre-fader signal (before
the input channel fader) is output from the [PHONES]
jacks. In this condition, the display shows the PFLsignal
level metering as below.
7.
8.
9.
[METER] / [+] key
Holding down this key for a second or more enters the
meter selection mode. In the brightness adjustment
mode, meter selection mode or status display mode,
this key acts as the [+] key (see page 15).
EMPTYindicator
This indicator flashes when the battery voltage falls
below the threshold while you operate the unit on
battery power (see page 20).
In normal condition, this indicator is unlit.
4.
Display
The 128 x 64 dot-matrix display using organic EL
devices shows the VU (needle) and peak (bar-graph)
meters, battery status, etc. When you first turn on the
unit after purchasing, the stereo VU and peak meters
are shown.
[POWER] switch (INT / OFF / EXT)
This switch turns the unit on or off.
When you operate the unit on external power (using the
optionalAC adaptor or external battery), set it to EXT.
When you operate the unit on internal battery power, set
it to INT.
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10.
Monitorselectswitch
<Memo>: When you select the [LIMITER] switch to
ON or LINK, the meter display shows “LIM” (pointed
by arrows below). When the limiter is working, “LIM”
flashes. The following shows display examples of the
stereometerdisplay.
Thisswitchselectsthesignalmonitoredbythe
headphonesconnectedtothe[PHONE]jacks(1/4-inch
andmini).
Signalsinputtothe[AUXIN]connector.
AUX
RTN
L
WhentheswitchissettoOFF
Signalsinputtothe[RTN]connector.
Asignaloutputfromthe[MAINOUTL]connectorinmono.
Signals output from the [MAIN OUT L and R] connectors in
stereo.
ST
Asignaloutputfromthe[MAINOUTR]connectorinmono.
R
Signals output from the [MAIN OUT L and R] connectors
inmono(LcomponentofMS).
L+R
WhentheswitchissettoONorLINK
MSdecodedsignalsareoutput.
MS
L-R
RcomponentofMSisoutputinmono.
11.
[STATUS]/[EDIT]key
Holdingdownthiskeyforasecondormoreentersthe
statusmode. Inthismode, youcanswitchamongstatus
displaypagesaswellasyoucaneditparameters(see
page15).
“LIM”icon
“LIM”icon
15.
[MASTER]faders(LandR)
Thesefaderscontrolstereoleftandrightbussoutput
levels.Thescalepositioninorangeshowsthereference
position.Thesefadersarepush-lockedtype. Pressinga
faderputsittotheupposition. Pressingitagainputsitto
the down position (flat position).
Inthebrightnessadjustmentmode, meterselectionmode
orstatusdisplaymode,thiskeyactsasthe[EDIT]key(see
page 15). Pressing this key briefly exits the current mode
whilepressingthiskeyforasecondormoreentersor
exitstheparametereditingmode.
16.
17.
[MIC]
12.
13.
14.
1/4-inch[PHONES]jack
Youcanconnectstereoheadphoneswiththe1/4-inch
plugformonitoring.
Aslatemicrophoneisbuiltin. Whileholdingdownthe
[SLATE]switchtothe“MIC”position, theslate
microphoneisactiveandthesignalfromthemicrophone
issenttothestereobuss.
Headphoneslevelcontrol
Thiscontrolisusedtoadjusttheoutputlevelofboththe
1/4-inchandmini[PHONES]jacks.
HPFcontrols(1through3)
Each control sets the high pass filter function.
Thesecontrolsarepush-lockedtype. Pressingacontrol
putsittotheupposition. Pressingitagainputsittothe
down position (flat position).
[LIMITER]switch(ON, OFF, LINK)
Thisswitchenablesordisablesthelimiterfunction.
Thelimitercanworkindividuallyorinlink, asdescribed
below.
OFF
ThelimitercircuitisinsertedaftertheMASTERfader.
TheHPFcircuitisbypassed.
(leftmostposition)
The limiter function is enabled with the left and right
channels linked. If either of left and right channel signals
By turning the control right from the Off
position, it clicks and the HPF circuit gets
LINK
exceeds the threshold, both the left and right channel
limitersworkinthesameway.
ON
active. Depending on the position, the roll-
off frequency changes between 40 Hz and
300Hz(-12dB/oct).
The limiter function is enabled. Each of the left and right
limitersworksindependently.
ON
18.
Inputtrimcontrols(1through3)
The limiter function is disabled (the limiter circuit is by-
Eachcontroladjuststheinputgainofthecorresponding
inputchannel. WhentheinputselectswitchissettoMIC,
youcanadjustthegainbetween-70dBuand-30dBu.
WhentheinputselectswitchissettoLINE, youcan
adjustthegainbetween-20dBuand+4dBu.
ItisrecommendtoadjustthecontrolsothatthePEAK
indicatordoesnotlightinredatthemaximuminputlevel.
Thesecontrolsarepush-lockedtype. Pressingacontrol
putsittotheupposition. Pressingitagainputsittothe
down position (flat position).
OFF
passed).
The limiter parameters are factory-preset as shown be-
low.
You can change the threshold level and ratio from the
outputstatusdisplay(seepage18).
<Factorypresetvalues>
•Attack time:Approximately 5 milliseconds (fixed)
•Releasetime:Approximately200milliseconds(fixed)
•Threshold:+12dB(canbechangedto+6dB)
•Ratio:5:1(canbechangedto3:1)
19.
Channelfaders(1through3)
Eachfadercontrolsthesignallevelsenttothestereobuss.
Thescalepositioninorangeshowsthereferenceposition.
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Left side panel section
1.
[INPUT] connector (1 through 3)
Each connector is used to connect an external audio
device or microphone.
5.
Microphonepowersupplyswitches(T12/DM/P48)
Eachswitchsetswhetherornotsupplyingthe
microphonepower.
Connector: XLR-3-31 type
T12 or AB power supply mode. A 12 V power is sup-
plied to the hot terminal of the [INPUT] connector.
GND
HOT
1
2
3
T12
<Memo>: If you do not need T12 power supply,
you can disable the power supply via the input
status display (see page 16 for details).
COLD
No microphone power is supplied. When you con-
nect a dynamic microphone, set the switch to DM.
DM
2.
[AUX IN] connector
48-volt phantom power supply mode.
A48 V power is supplied to the hot and cold terminals
of the [INPUT] connector.
Used to connect a mixer or audio device.
Not only you can monitor the input signal of this
connector, you can send the signal to the stereo buss
to mix with the main input signals (selectable with the
[TO ST BUSS] switch).
P48
6.
[DC IN 10-24V] connector
Used to connect the suppliedAC adaptor (or an
external battery).
Connector: XLR-5-51 type
GND
1
2
3
4
5
Connector: XLR-4-32 type (male)
Lch HOT
GND
NC
1
2
3
4
Lch COLD
Rch HOT
Rch COLD
NC
DC 10-24V
3.
[TO ST BUSS] switch (ON / OFF)
This switch selects whether or not the input signal from
the [AUX IN] connector is sent to the stereo buss.
To send the [AUX IN] signal to the stereo buss, set
the switch to ON. When the switch is set to OFF, the
[AUX IN] signal is not sent to the stereo buss.
Regardless of the switch setting, you can monitor the
[AUX IN] signal via headphones.
7.
[DC OUT 7.2-24V] connector
This connector outputs power at DC 7.2 ~ 24 V / 0.5
Afor a wireless receiver, etc.
It outputs power when the unit is powered on.
Connector: Hirose 4-pin HR10A-7R-4S (female)
GND
NC
1
2
3
4
4.
Input select switches (LINE / MIC)
Each switch should be set appropriately according to
the input signal source.
NC
DC7.2 to 24V
You should set the switch to LINE when a line-level
source is connected to the input connector. When it
LINE
is set to LINE, the microphone power supply is auto-
matically turned off regardless of its setting.
You should set the switch to MIC when a microphone
is connected to the input connector. You can supply
MIC
the microphone power when connecting a condenser
microphone (see “Microphone power supply switch”
below).
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Right side panel section
1.
[MAIN OUT] (L, R) connectors
7.
8.
AUX OUT level select switch
This switch selects the output reference level of the
[AUX OUT] connector between -10 dBV and -60 dBV.
These connectors output stereo buss Land R signals.
You can select the output reference level using the
MAIN OUT level select switch described below.
Connector: XLR-3-32 type
AUX OUT select switch
This switch selects the output signal source of the [AUX
OUT] connector.
GND
HOT
1
2
3
No signal is output.
OFF
1/2
COLD
Channels 1 and 2 signals are directly output.
Channels 2 and 3 signals are directly output.
2/3
2.
3.
MAIN OUT level select switches
1/3
L/R
L+R
Channels 1 and 3 signals are directly output.
Stereo buss Land R signals are output in stereo.
Stereo buss Land R signals are output in mono.
Each switch selects the output level of the [MAIN OUT]
Lor R connector. You can select the reference level of
Land R connectors independently from +4 dBu,
0 dBu, -20 dBu and -60 dBu.
9.
[AUX OUT] jack
This jack outputs the signal selected by theAUX OUT
select switch described above.
[SUB OUT] connector
This connector outputs the same signals as the [MAIN
OUT] (L, R) connectors. The output reference level can
be selected using the SUB OUT level select switch
(described below).
Connector: ø3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack
10.
11.
12.
[TAPE OUT] jack
This jack outputs the unbalanced stereo buss signal.
Connector: ø3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack
Connector: XLR-5-52 type
GND
1
2
3
4
5
L-HOT
[RTN] jack
This jack accepts a -10 dBV stereo signal.
Connector: ø3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack
L-COLD
R-HOT
R-COLD
[PHONES] jack
4.
5.
SUB OUT level select switch
You can plug headphones with a mini-plug.
You can monitor the same signal as the [PHONES]
jack in the front panel simultaneously.
Connector: ø3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack
This switch selects the output reference level of the
[SUB OUT] connector. You can select the level from +4
dBu, 0 dBu, -20 dBu and -60 dBu.
Battery compartment
You can set the battery box that houses eightAA
alkaline or nickel hydride batteries (see page 6).
When you use internal battery power, set the [POWER]
switch to “INT”.
6.
[EJECT/LOCK] lever
This lever locks or unlocks the battery box.
When you remove the battery box, slide down this
lever to unlock the battery box (see page 6).
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(2)
Press the [-] key to lower the brightness or press
the [+] key to increase the brightness.
You can select from OFF and 1 through 5.
Display
The display on the front panel of the unit normally
shows the VU and peak meters. You can select stereo
or mono metering. The display also can show the status
of inputs, outputs, etc., which you can edit. You can also
adjust the display brightness to match the circumstance.
Brightness
Turning off the
1
2
3
4
5
display
[+] key (brighter)
[-] key (darker)
For display-related operation, the following three keys
are used.
<Memo>: If you press the [+] key when the bright-
ness is set to OFF, the display gets brighter.
<Note>: If you set the brightness level to any level
between 1 through 5, the setting is stored to the
flash memory. However, if you set it to OFF, the set-
ting is not stored to the flash memory, and when you
turn on the unit the next time, the display is shown at
the brightness level that was set before entering the
brightness setting mode last time.
(3)
By pressing the [EDIT] key immediately after
adjusting the brightness level, the brightness
adjustment bar disappears and the unit exits the
display brightness adjustment mode.
<Memo>: In the following description, “press the key
long enough” means “hold down the key for more than
one second”.
<Memo>: When the brightness adjustment bar
is shown, pressing the [-] key long enough sets
the brightness to OFF, while pressing the [+] key
returns the brightness to the previous level before
entering the brightness adjustment mode.
Adjusting the display brightness
You can set the display brightness to match the circum-
stance (by default, it is set to level 3).
The display brightness setting remains even after you
turn off the unit. If you initialize the flash memory using
the system status display, it is reset to the default setting
(see page 20).
(1)
Press the [ ] key long enough to enter the
display brightness adjustment mode.
The brightness adjustment bar appears, showing the
current brightness level.
Turning off the display
When the brightness is set to any level lower than
the maximum level, pressing the [+] key long
enough directly sets the brightness to the maximum
level.
<Note>: If you do not press any key for approximate-
ly five seconds while the brightness adjustment bar is
shown, the bar automatically disappears and the unit
exits the display brightness adjustment mode.
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Selecting the meter mode
Selecting the status display
In the status display mode, not only you can check the
status for the input, output, meter and system, but also
you can edit setting.
You can select the meter mode from stereo, mono L
and mono R. By default, it is set to the stereo mode.
The meter mode setting remains even after you turn
off the unit. If you initialize the flash memory using the
system status display, it is reset to the default setting (see
page 20).
(1)
Press the [STATUS] key long enough to enter the
status display mode.
The display shows the input status display.
(1)
Press the [METER] key long enough to enter the
meter select mode.
The meter mode icon is shown at the bottom of the
display.
(2)
Press the [+] or [-] key to select the desired status
display.
<Note>: If you do not press any key for approxi-
mately five seconds while the meter mode icon is
shown, the icon automatically disappears and the
unit exits the meter select mode.
Input status display
Press the [+] key
Press the [+] key
Press the [+] key
Press the [-] key
(2)
Press the [+] or [-] key to select the desired meter
mode.
Output status display
Stereo meter mode
Press the [-] key
Press the [-] key
Press the [+] key
Meter status display
Mono meter (L) mode
Press the [-] key
Press the [-] key
Press the [+] key
System status display
Mono meter (R) mode
(3)
Press the [EDIT] key to exit the status display
mode.
(3)
Immediately after selecting the desired meter
mode, press the [EDIT] key to exit the meter
select mode.
For details about the contents of each status display
and parameter setting, see the next page.
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T12 disabled/enabled setting
Input status display
Some condenser microphones used for video field re-
cording, such as the Sennheiser 416T, require T12 (AB-
12V) power. The FM-3 can supply theT12 power.
On the input status display, not only you can see the cur-
rent status of the following switches, but also you can
disable or enable the T12 power supply function. The fol-
lowing shows the default setting when the unit is shipped.
Unlike the phantom power (P48), connecting a dynamic
microphone to the input channel where the T12 power is
supplied may destroy the microphone. To prevent such
an accident, you can disable the T12 power supply func-
tion. If you do not use the T12 power supply function in
your circumstance, it is recommended to disable the T12
power by following the procedure below. When shipped,
theT12 power supply function is disabled.
Front panel
Left side panel
<Note>: In the following description, it is assumed that the
input select switches (LINE / MIC) are set to “MIC” and the
Microphone power supply switches are set to “DM” on the
left side panel. In this condition, the input status display looks
as below.
Left side panel
Left side panel
The following icons are shown according to the switch setting.
(1)
While the input status display is shown, press
the [EDIT] key long enough.
The “
” icons change to the fast flashing “ ” icons.
• Microphone power supply switch status
You can now edit enabled/disabled setting of theT12
power supply function. (“ ” shows “Enable” setting
that is the default).
When the input select switch (LINE / MIC) is set to “LINE”,
“ ” is shown. When it is set to “MIC”, the microphone
power supply status is shown.
For the T12 status, depending on whether the T12 power
supply function is enabled or disabled, the icon looks dif-
ferently as below.
Flashing
When the T12 power supply function is enabled (default)
Switch setting
T12
DM
P48
(2)
Pressthe[+]keytochange“ ”to“ ”, and
pressthe[EDIT]keylongenough.
Icon
TheT12powersupplyfunctionisnowdisabled.
Thedisplayreturnstothepreviouscondition. (Ifyoupress
the[-]keywhilethe“ ” icons are flashing, they are
changedto“ ”.)
When the T12 power supply function is disabled
Switch setting
Icon
T12
DM
P48
• Input select switch status
Switch setting
Flashing
LINE
MIC
Icon
• [HPF] switch status
Switch setting
OFF
ON (40~300Hz)
Icon
• [TO ST BUSS] switch status
Switch setting
<Memo>: TheT12 disabled/enabled setting remains
even after you turn off the unit.
OFF
ON
Icon
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Output status display
<Memo>: If you switch the microphone power
supply switch of INPUT 1 to “T12”, the input sta-
tus display changes as below.
On the output status display, not only you can see the
current status of the following switches, but also you
can set the threshold and ratio of the limiter. The follow-
ing shows the default setting when the unit is shipped.
Front panel
Right side panel
If you set the microphone power supply switch of
INPUT 1 to “T12” and set the microphone power
supply switches of INPUT 2 and INPUT 3 to “P48”,
the input status display looks as follows.
Right side panel
Right side panel
The following icons are shown according to the switch setting.
(3)
Press the [EDIT] key to exit the status display
mode.
The display changes to the meter display.
• [LIMITER] switch status
When the [LIMITER] switch is set to “OFF”, the param-
eter boxes for the threshold and ratio show “ ”.
When the [LIMITER] switch is set to “ON” or “LINK”, the
parameter boxes for the threshold and ratio show the
current parameter values.
<Note>: If you need to supply the T12 power, set
the T12 power supply function to “ENA” by the
similar procedure as above.
You can edit the parameter values by following the pro-
cedure described in the next page.
<Memo>: The T12 disabled/enabled setting re-
mains even after you turn off the unit. However, if
you initialize the flash memory using the system
status display, it is reset to the default setting (En-
abled).
Switch
OFF
ON
LINK
setting
Icon
THRE
RATIO
•AUX OUT switch status
Switch
setting
OFF
1/2
2/3
1/3
L/R
-60
L+R
Icon
•AUX OUT level switch
Switch
-10
setting
Icon
• SUB OUT level switch
• MAIN OUT (L, R) level switches
Switch
setting
+4
0
-20
-60
Icon
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LIMITERparametersetting
Toselectthethresholdvalue:
Bysettingthe[LIMITER]switchto“ON”(or“LINK”), thelim-
iter function is enabled and you can apply the limiter to the
stereoL/Rbuss.
Flashing
The threshold level and ratio (compression ratio) of the lim-
iteraresetto“+12”and“5.1”respectivelybydefault.
Pressthe[+]key
Pressthe[-]key
<Note>: In the following description, it is assumed that the
[LIMITER] switch on the front panel is set to “ON” and the input
statusdisplaylooksasbelow.
Flashing
Toselecttheratio:
Flashing
(1)
Whiletheoutputstatusdisplayisshown, pressthe
[EDIT]keylongenough.
Pressthe[+]key
Pressthe[-]key
“
”, the currentTHRE value, starts flashing quickly.
Youcannoweditthethresholdlevel.
Flashing
Flashing
(4)
(5)
Afterselectingthedesiredvalue, pressthe[EDIT]
long enough to stop flashing.
(2)
Bypressingthe[EDIT]key, youcanalternately
Pressthe[EDIT]keytoexitthestatusdisplaymode.
flash the THRE (“
”)andRATIO(“
”)values.
To edit the threshold level, flash theTHRE value (“
”).
<Memo>: The limiter parameter setting remains
even after you turn off the unit. If you initialize the flash
memory using the system status display, it is reset to
thedefaultsetting.
To edit the ratio, flash the RATIO value (“
”).
Flashing
Flashing
(3)
WhiletheTHREvalue(“
”)ortheRATIO(“
”)
is flashing, use the [+] or [-] key to select the desired
value.
YoucanselecttheTHREvaluebetween“
whileyoucanselecttheRATIOvaluebetween“
”.
”and“
”,
”and
“
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In the following display example, both the left and right
peak meters are set to “ ”.
Meter status display
On the meter status display, not only you can see the cur-
rent status of the metering, but also you can set param-
eters. The following shows the default setting when the
unit is shipped.
See “Parameter details” below for the available options
of each parameter.
Flashing
(4)
(5)
After editing parameters, press the [EDIT] key long
enough to stop flashing.
Pressthe[EDIT]keytoexitthestatusdisplaymode.
(1) Peak meter ON/OFF
You can enable or disable the peak meter function for the left and right
channels independently.
Parameter details
(2) VU meter reference (0 VU) level
You can set the reference level for the left and right channels indepen-
dently.
Peak meter on/off
The meter display shows both VU and peak metering (de-
fault).
(3) Threshold level of the peak over indicator
You can set the peak threshold level for the left and right channels
independently.
The meter display shows only VU metering. The peak me-
tering is not shown.
(4) Internal battery type
You can set the battery type between alkaline or nickel hydride.
VU meter reference level
Parameter setting procedure
The default value is “0 dB”. You can select between “0 dB”
and “+7 dB” in 1 dB steps.
(1)
While the meter status display is shown, press the
[EDIT] key long enough.
<Example>: If you set the reference level to “+5”,
the level at 0 VU is +5 dB higher than the refer-
ence level.
The peak meter on/off setting of the left channel (“
”)
starts flashing. You can now edit the peak meter on/off
setting of the left channel.
<Memo>: It is recommended to change the reference level
appropriately when an external audio device connected to the
outputsoftheunithasenoughheadroom. Normally, setitto“0”.
Flashing
<Memo>: If you set the reference level other than “0”, “+” is lit
beside the “0” position of the VU meter, showing that the 0 VU
level is not the reference level.
<Memo>: By bringing up the meter status display
while the unit is receiving a signal, you can edit pa-
rameters while checking movement of the VU and
peak meters.
+
(2)
While any parameter is flashing, press the [EDIT]
key to select the flashing parameter.
Pressing the [EDIT] key selects the flashing parameter
in the following order.
StereoVUmeter
Lch “0VU”
Lch “OVR”
Lch “PK”
+
BAT TYPE
Rch “PK”
LeftchannelVUmeter
Rch “OVR”
Rch “0VU”
(3)
While the desired parameter to be edited is
flashing, you can select a desired value using the
[+] or [-] key.
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Lighting level of peak over indicator
System status display
On the system status display, not only you can see the
following information, but also you can reset the time
display and initialize the flash memory.
The default is “+18 dB”. You can select between “0 dB”
and “+18 dB” in 1 dB steps.
<Memo>: When peak level exceeds the lighting level,
“OVER” is lit on the stereo meter display, as pointed by an
arrow in the stereo meter display example below left. On the
meter status display, “0” is lit as pointed by an arrow in the
display example below right.
Lit
Lit
Lit
(1) Power voltage (EXT DC or INT DC)
This item shows the voltage of the current power source.
When the [POWER] switch is set to “INT”, this item shows
“INT DC” and the voltage of the internal batteries.
When the [POWER] switch is set to “EXT”, it shows “EXT
DC” and the voltage of the external power source.
Meter status display
Stereo meter display
<Memo>: The details of the peak meter is as below.
(2) Temperature inside the unit (TEMP)
This item shows the temperature inside the unit.
The temperature significantly affects the battery
performance.
+13dBu (+9dB)
Permitted Level
Generally, in a low temperature environment, the battery life
of primary battery (e.g. alkaline) gets shorter.
Alignment Level (AL)
+4dBu (reference level)
(3) Power-on time
This item shows the elapsed time since the unit is powered
on. The time display is running in realtime.
Peak Hold
Fall
Time
AL
Scale
Level
<Memo>: By pressing the [EDIT] key long enough while
the system status display is shown, you can reset this
item to “00h00m00s”.
PML
Level
Attack
Time
Time
1.7sec/
20dB
@
-16 to +16
0.1msec.
2sec.
@+9dB
(Reference)
(4) Firmware version
This item shows the firmware version of the unit.
Internal battery selection
When you use alkaline batteries, select this option.
Initializing the flash memory
When you use nickel hydride batteries, select this option.
You can initialize the flash memory to the condition when the
unit is shipped from the factory. To initialize the flash mem-
ory, press and hold down the [EDIT] key for 10 seconds or
more while the system status display is shown.
When the memory initialization is completed, the system
status display is dismissed and the display shows the stereo
VU meter display.
<Note>: This setting allows the EMPTY indicator and the alert
for battery exchange work correctly according to the battery
type. When you operate the unit on internal battery power, this
item should be set correctly. Battery life depends on the bat-
tery type, battery condition and usage environment. It is rec-
ommended to exchange batteries when the EMPTY indicator
starts flashing.
INT DC
EXT DC
Ni-MH
Alkali
EMPTY indicator flashing
condition (approximately 30
minutes before batteries are
completely exhausted)
Less than
8.7 V
Less than
7.0 V
Less than
8.7 V
Less than
7.0 V
Less than
8.0 V
Alert for battery exchange*
Audio mute
Less than
6.1 V
Less than
6.1 V
Less than
6.1 V
* “Please change battery!” is shown as alert for battery exchange.
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Specifications
PHONES
Inputs/Outputs
•Connectors :
stereophonejackandø3.5mmstereo
1/4”
*0dBu=0.775Vrms
mini-phonejack
•Applicableloadimpedance:8Ωormore
•Maximumoutputpower:50mW(at32Ωload,THD:0.1%or
<AnalogInputs>
less
）
INPUT1throughINPUT3
•Connector:XLR-3-31type(transformerbalanced)
<Others>
DCIN
<LINEinput>
•Inputimpedance:10kΩormore
•Nominalinputlevel:-20dButo+4dBu
•Maximuminputlevel:+29dBu
•Connector:XLR-4-32type(male)
•Inputvoltage:DC10VtoDC24V
<MICinput>
DCOUT
•Inputimpedance:2kΩormore
•Nominalinputlevel:-70dButo-30dBu
•Maximuminputlevel:-5dBu
•Connector:Hirose4pin(female)
*Applicableplug:HiroseHR10A-7P-4P
•Outputvoltage:DC7.2V-24V(Max.0.5A)
AUXIN
•Connector:XLR-5-51type(electronicallybalanced)
•Inputimpedance:20kΩormore
•Nominalinputlevel:+4dBu
•Maximuminputlevel:+29dBu
Performance
Frequencyresponse
•LINEIN-MAINOUT:
20Hzto20kHz+/-1dB(referencelevel)
RTN
•Connector: 3.5mmstereomini-phonejack(unbalanced)
ø
•MICIN-MAINOUT:
40Hzto20kHz+/-1dB(referencelevel)
•Inputimpedance:10kΩormore
•Nominalinputlevel:-10dBV
•Maximuminputlevel:+15dBV
•HEADPHONES(32Ωload, 25mWoutputpower):
20Hzto20kHz+/-3dB
<AnalogOutputs>
S/Nratio(A-weighted)
•LINE(INPUTGAIN:+4dBu):80dBorbetter
MAINOUT(L,R)
•Connector:XLR-3-32type(transformerbalanced)
•Applicableloadimpedance:600Ωormore
•Nominaloutputlevel:+4,0,-20or-60dBu(switchable)
•Maximumoutputlevel:+24,+20,0or-40dBu(switchable)
•MIC(INPUTGAIN:-70dBu:55dBorbetter
(equivalentinputnoise:-125dBu)
Totalharmonicdistortion
0.1 orlessat1kHz
％
SUBOUT
•Connector:XLR-5-52type(electronicallybalanced)
•Applicableloadimpedance:10kΩormore
•Nominaloutputlevel:+4,0,-20or-60dBu(switchable)
•Maximumoutputlevel:+24,+20,0or-40dBu(switchable)
(PHONESlevelcontrolatminimum)
Headphonesresidualnoise
-72dBVorless(A-weighted)
Crosstalk:
TAPEOUT
-70dBorlessat1kHz
•Connector: 3.5mmstereomini-phonejack(unbalanced)
ø
•Applicableloadimpedance:10kΩormore
•Nominaloutputlevel:-10dBV
Others
•Maximumoutputlevel:+10dBV
Phantom power:
P48 (phantom 48V) and T12 (A-B 12V)
power supply circuit for each input
channel.
AUXOUT
•Connector:ø3.5mmstereomini-phonejack(unbalanced)
•Applicableloadimpedance:10kΩormore
•Nominaloutputlevel:-10dBVor-60dBV(switchable)
•Maximumoutputlevel:+10dBVor-40dBV(switchable)
* T12 power supply can be disabled or enabled using the
status mode.
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HPF (High pass filter)
Operation time with batteries (for reference)
40Hz to 300Hz, -12dB/oct.
The cutoff frequency is continuously sweepable.
Measurement condition: 20º C temperature, 60% humidity
Microphone power supply
Battery type
Slate microphone / slate tone
Slate tone: 1kHz
ON (P48 x 3)
Approx. 5.0 hours
Approx. 6.5 hours
Approx. 7.5 hours
OFF (DM)
Alkakine (LR6)
Approx. 7.0 hours
Approx. 7.5 hours
Approx. 9.0 hours
Slate microphone: built in the unit
Ni-MH (SANYO eneloop)
Ni-MH (SANYO 2700mAh)
Level meter
VU and peak level meters
Stereo/mono metering selectable
Measurementcondition:0ºCtemperature,saturatedhumidity
Microphone power supply
Battery type
Limiter
ON (P48 x 3)
Approx. 2.5 hours
Approx. 6.0 hours
Approx. 7.0 hours
OFF (DM)
Attack time: approximately 5 msec.
Release time: approximately 200 msec.
Thresholdlevel:+6dBuor+12dBuat+4dBuoutputlevel
Ratio: 3:1 or 5:1
Alkakine (LR6)
Approx. 3.5 hours
Approx. 7.5 hours
Approx. 9.0 hours
Ni-MH (SANYO eneloop)
Ni-MH (SANYO 2700mAh)
* Threshold level and ratio can be selected using the
status mode.
Measurementcondition:+45ºCtemperature, 60%humidity
Microphone power supply
Battery type
ON (P48 x 3)
Approx. 6.0 hours
Approx. 6.5 hours
Approx. 8.0 hours
OFF (DM)
Alkakine (LR6)
Approx. 7.5 hours
Approx. 8.0 hours
Approx. 9.5 hours
General
Ni-MH (SANYO eneloop)
Ni-MH (SANYO 2700mAh)
External dimensions:
210 (W) x 57 (H) x 156 (D) mm (Including protrusions)
<Note 1>: The operation time data shown above is for refer-
ence only. The actual operation time depends on the opera-
tional condition or circumstance.
Weight:
approximately 1.2kg (not including the internal
batteries)
<Note 2>: The more time the nickel hydride battery is
charged or discharged, the maximum capacity decreases.
Power:
<Note 3>: The data shown above is measured using nickel
hydride batteries that has been fully charged just before.
Because a nickel hydride battery self-discharges, it is rec-
ommended to charge nickel hydride batteries just before
using. Also it is recommended to use batteries whose self-
discharge rate is low (e.g., SANYO eneloop).
Internal batteries: EightAAbatteries (alkaline: 12V,
nickel hydride: 9.6V)
Power requirement: DC7.2 to 12V
External power supply: OptionalAC adaptor
Recommended external battery voltage: DC12 to 24V
Power requirement: DC9 to 24V
<Note 4>: Use eight batteries of the same type and same
capacity.
Power consumption:
Approximately 4.0W
<Memo>: Lower the operation temperature is, shorter the
life of a primary battery (e.g alkaline) is.
When you use the unit in a place where temperature is low,
it is recommended to use nickel hydride batteries.
Operation condition:
Temperature: -10º C to +50º C
Humidity: 85% or less (no moisture condensation)
Power voltage deviation: DC9V to 24V
Supplied accessories:
Battery box, Owner’s manual
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Declaration of EC Directive
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member
nation's ordinance 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.
TheAffect 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.
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NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG
ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich,
Switzerland
TEL: (+41) 1-4323230, FAX: (+41) 1-4326558
<GREECE>
NAME: Bon Studio S. A.
ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece
TEL: (+30) 210-3809-605, 606, 607, 608
FAX: (+30) 210-3845-755, 210-3827-868
<UK>
NAME: SCV London
ADD: 40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate,
Loughton, Essex IG10 3NY U. K.
TEL: (+44) 20-8418-0778, FAX: (+44) 20-8418-0624
<ICELAND>
NAME: I. D. elrf. electronic Ltd.
ADD: ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011
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FOR THE US CUSTOMERS ONLY
FOSTEXAMERICALIMITED WARRANTY
The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depending on
the state in which the Fostex product was purchased.
WARRANTY PROTECTION
All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except for recording
media, such as hard disc drives and compact flash cards, heads, lamps and fuses, which are warranted,
for one hundred-eighty (180) days. Fostex America will repair and / or replace parts during the term of
this warranty. Labor costs are also covered by Fostex America for one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this
product.
The following are not covered by this warranty:
1.
2.
3.
Batteries.
Damage to any product that has been altered.
Damage to any product on which the original serial number has been defaced, modified or
removed.
4.
5.
Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.
Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (NOTE: Shipping claims must be
presented to the carrier.)
6.
7.
Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
Damage resulting from failure to perform routine maintenance and / or calibration
procedures.
8.
9.
Damage resulting from failure to follow instruction in the owner's manual.
Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair or by someone other than a Fostex America
Service technician or a technician at an authorized Fostex America service station.
10.
Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill,
competence or experience on the part of the user.
11.
12.
External appearance items such as cosmetic parts, knobs, liquid crystal displays, buttons, etc.
Replacements or repairs necessitated by loss or damages resulting from any cause beyond the
control of Fostex America.
13.
Damage resulting from misuse or abuse on rental units.
NOTE:
FOSTEXAMERICAIS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DATALOST OR DAMAGED DURING
OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
CALIBRATIONAND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.
Fostex America reserves the right to inspect all products submitted pursuant to this warranty.
If such an inspection shows reasonable cause to believe that any of the above exclusions to the above
warranty are applicable, then Fostex America or the authorized service station will charge prevailing ser-
vice rates and parts, costs for any repairs.
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FOSTEXAMERICALIMITEDWARRANTY
Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of original purchase to
Fostex America. This warranty is not transferable.
SHIPPING
If this product needs service, you must take it, or package it carefully, using ample packaging materials to
prevent damage during shipment and mail it to the distributor from whom you have purchased this prod-
NOTE:
uct, postage pre-paid and insured.
Fostex America will not assume responsibility for damages or losses
occurred in transit, but will reasonably assist the sender in processing any claims whenever possible (such as
submitting statements to the carriers when applicable).
Any collect or C.O.D. shipments will be refused. In order to obtain warranty repairs, you must include the
following:
1.
Date proof of original purchase (copy of bill of sale or charge slip).
2.
A note describing the problem with sufficient particularity to allow Fostex America to inspect
or adjust the problem.
3.
All accessory items appurtenant to that problem.
LIMITATIONSOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIESANDEXCLUSIONSOFCERTAINDAMAGES
Unless considered unenforceable or unlawful under applicable law:
A.
All implied warranties - including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose -are limited in duration to term of this warranty and to the express coverage of this
warranty;
B.
Fostex America's liability for any defect product is expressly limited to repair or replacement
of the product, at the sole discretion and / or option of Fostex America.
Fostex America shall not under any circumstances be liable for:
1.
2.
Damaged based on inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time,
interrupted operation or commercial loss, OR;
Any damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise, except damages
which may not be excluded by under applicable law.
C.
Fostex America makes no other warranties, express or implied, above and / or beyond the
representations made herein.
WARRANTYAPPLIESONLYTOTHOSEPRODUCTSSOLDANDDISTRIBUTEDBYFOSTEXAMERICA
ServiceDepartment
FOSTEXAMERICA
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FOSTEXCO.
3-2-35,Musashino,Akishima-shi,TokyoJapan,196-0021
© PRINTED IN JAPAN JULY 2009 8289659000
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