Fostex RM-2 User's Manual
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1. 436827 Owner s Manual STEREO RACK MONITOR DIGITAL I O VERSION Model RM 2 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex Model RM 2 The Model RM 2 is a rack mountable powered monitor system which allows you to monitor digital or analog audio signals It incorporates a 10 W x 2 power amplifier and outputs signals from the inter nal speakers or from the headphones output jack You can check the input level via the 26 dot LED meters Read this owner s manual thoroughly before using We hope you will use the RM 2 for a long time Table of contents Safety instr cti n 55 sasanga NANG peaseae cents eine connie NANANG YA ANAN NGA GA nangka NGA NANANG 2 Names and functions aeasnses aee nana sarawa aana nana na kanane anan ana nana arena Nana nawake kn ae 4 After turning on the power eege 4 Indication of channel selection eseseseessssesessssessesesesssseseesesesssseseesesessssesees 6 System mute and user mute sessseeseeseesesessessesseseseeseesessesessessesseseseesees 6 ED 7 Fostex Model RM 2 Owner s Manual CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUAL2. inserted the internal speakers are cut lt Rear Ge A RUE ZN oss a 8 b 8 ANALOG INPUT connectors XLR 1 4 combi jacks You can connect an XLR 3 12C connector or 1 4 plug to each of these combi jack type ANALOG INPUT connectors you cannot insert both together Each connector accepts a 4 dBu analog signal via XLR connection or a 10 dBV analog signal via 1 4 connection Ground Pin 1 HOT Pin 2 COLD Pin 3 9 DIGITAL INPUT connector XLR connector This connector accepts an AES EBU digital signal at the sampling frequency within the 44 1 kHz to 96 kHz range You can connect an XLR 3 12C connector Ground Pin 1 HOT Pin 2 COLD Pin3 10 POWER switch This switch turns the power on or off Each time you turn on the power the RM 2 is muted for preventing the noise from being generated from the speaker units the MUTE indicator flashes 11 AC IN connector Connect to the AC outlet using the supplied power cord Make sure that the AC outlet voltage matches the unit Model RM 2 Owner s Manual Indication of channel selection You can see which channel s is are now selected by the CH SEL key via the status information section as below e When the INPUT switch is set to Analog Stereo Mono L R Mono L only Mono R only of p g DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Illuminated Illuminat
3. IFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE eer INSTRUCTIONS 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 washbowI 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 wa pad emmer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with 13 14 15 16 17 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 applia
4. apparatus 11 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LACM Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged 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 Model RM 2 Owner s Manual Names and functions After turning on the power Each time you turn on the power the RM 2 is muted and the MUTE indicator flashes Figure 1 below shows the condition of the status information section when you first turn on the power after purchas ing the RM 2 To use the RM 2 therefore press the CH SEL key to unmute the RM 2 see Figure 2 below The MUTE indicator turns off In particular conditions the system mute function works and the RM 2 is automatically muted while you can manually mute it whenever you want See page 6 for details Figure 1 Figure 2 INPUT STEREO RACK MONITOR Lighting Flashing Lighting lt Front panel gt o i
5. ed Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated e When the INPUT switch is set to Digital Stereo Mono L R Mono L only Mono R only Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated Illuminated System mute and user mute The RM 2 has two mute functions One is the user mute function which allows you to manually mute the unit whenever you want while the other is the system mute function which automatically mute the unit in particular conditions User mute The user mute function allows you to mute the unit manually by pressing and hold ing down the CH SEL key until the MUTE indicator lights up the level meters show the input levels regardless of the mute condition You can release muting by pressing the CH SEL key briefly System mute The RM 2 is automatically muted in any of conditions 1 through 3 below un like the user mute the level meters do not show the input levels in this case The system mute function is activated to prevent the noise from being generated from the speaker units In the cases of 1 and 2 below muting is released after a few seconds In the case of 3 muting is released when the unit locks to the external digital signal 1 When you turn on the power 2 When you press the INPUT switch to switch the input 3 When the unit does not lock to the external digital clock while selecting the digital input lt N
6. l IN CH SEL INPUT al m O ANALOG DIGITAL 1 Internal speakers 4 INPUT input select switch This switch selects the input signal between 2 LED level meters analog and digital These meters show the input levels of digital or analog input signals ANALOG You can monitor the analog signals re D ceived via the ANALOG INPUT connec The levels of digital input signals When the INPUT SEN Ge are shown by peak metering The peak value is hold for three seconds You can monitor the digital signal received via the DIGITAL INPUT connectors When the unit receives a correct digital DIGITAL signal and works correctly the DIGITAL indicator in the status information section lights When the unit does not receive a correct digital signal or does not work cor rectly the DIGITAL indicator flashes switch is set to DIGITAL When the INPUT The levels of analog input signals switch is set to are shown by VU metering ANALOG The peak value is hold When digital input is selected Peak metering 0 dB OdBFS When analog input is selected VU metering OdB 4 dBu 10 dBV lt Notes gt When switching the input signal be tween analog and digital the system mute function works and unit is automatically muted for a while the MUTE indicator 3 Status information section lights This prevents the noise from being This section indicates the sta
7. nce 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 Damage Reauiring 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 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 care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces personnel may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 18 The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray
8. of water 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted 19 Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its 20 the appliance The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position location or position dose not interfere with its proper 21 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the placed on the apparatus ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such 22 Only use attachments accessories specified by the as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air manufacturer through the ventilation openings 23 An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other connection appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 24 An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a plug inlet can be easily pulled out by hand power supply only of the type described in the operating 25 Main plug is used a
9. ote gt When you turn on the power both the user mute and system mute functions are activated Therefore system muting is automatically released after a few seconds but user muting is not released automatically So you have to press the CH SEL key to release user muting The MUTE indicator shows mute status When the system mute is active the MUTE indicator is lit When the user mute is active the MUTE indicator flashes As the user mute status takes priority to the system mute status the MUTE indicator shows the status as follows System mute OFF ON HHH In OFF Unlit Lit DIGITAL ON Flashing Flashing MUTE LED Model RM 2 Owner s Manual Main Specifications lt Speaker section gt e Unit e Impedance Output sound pressure level e Frequency response lt Power amplifier section gt e Rated output power e Residual noise e Distortion e Digital input Connector Format Sampling frequency e Analog input Connector Nominal input level Input impedance e PHONES Connector Applicable load impedance Rated output power e Level meters When digital input is selected When analog input is selected lt General gt lt External dimensions e Weight e Power requirement e Power consumption e Supplied accessories 110 x 40 mm cone type magnetically shielded type x 2 8 ohms 84 dB W 1m 200 Hz to 20 kHz 10 W or more 8 ohms 1 kHz 60 dBV or les
10. s DIN AUDIO 0 5 or less 10 W 4ohms 1 kHz XLR 3 31 type IEC 60958 AES EBU 44 1 kHz to 96 kHz XLR 1 4 combi jack 4 dBu XLR 10 dBV 1 4 10 kohms or more 1 4 inch stereo jack 8 ohms or more 20 mW 20 mW 32 ohms 1 kHz 26 dot LED meter x 2 Peak metering 0 dB OdBFS VU metering OdB 4 dBu 10 dBV 430 W x 44 H x 260 D mm Approximately 3 5 kg 120VAC 60Hz for US and CANADA version 230VAC 240VAC 50 60Hz for Europe version 10W Power cord Owner s manual Rack mount adaptor x 2 Rubber foot x 4 Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement 260 430 482 REES FOSTEX CO 3 2 35 Musashino Akishima shi Tokyo Japan 196 0021 FOSTEX AMERICA 13701 Cimarron Avenue Gardena CA 90249 U S A PRINTED IN JAPAN OCT 2005 FX 436827
11. s the disconnection device It shall remain 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 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 Model RM 2 Owner s Manual Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the
12. tus of the CH SEL generated from the speaker units when key and INPUT switch as well as mute on off switching the signal Muting is automatically status See page 6 for details released after a few seconds See page 6 for details about the system mute function 5 CH SEL channel select key This key switches the channel s to be monitored Each press of the key switches the channel s in the following order by default when turning on the power stereo is selected The current selection is shown by the indicators in the status information section see page 6 for the indication of channel selection Stereo Mono L R Mono L only i Mono R only By long press of the CH SEL key you can mute the unit while the MUTE indicator flashes this is called user mute Pressing the CH SEL key again release muting and the MUTE indicator turns off See page 6 for the user mute func tion 6 7 KS Model RM 2 Owner s Manual The following shows which signal is output from each internal speaker unit for each channel se lection When Stereo is selected Monitor output level controls These dual concentric controls adjust the speaker output or headphones output levels The outer control adjusts the left channel level while the inner control adjusts the right channel level PHONES jack This jack is used for connecting headphones When a plug is
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