Fostex MN04 User's Manual
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1. Mini Mixer Model MNO4 Owner s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Model MNO4 The model MNO4 is a four input two output mini mixer small in size and light in weight Channel 1 is an input for line mic level switchable type and channels 2 4 are inputs for line level signals Channel 1 in particular has in addition to the regular mic level position an ALC Automatic Level Control circuit position which minimizes distortion against input overload when using a microphone The MNO4 can be conveniently used in any location as it employs a two power supply system AC adaptor Included S OO6P battery Option Please read through this manual before operation FOSTCX CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FULLY INSERT LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 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 Ae Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and opera2. 6421 12071 FAX 49 6421 15522 lt GREECE gt NAME Bon Studio S A ADD 6 Zaimi Street Exarchia 106 83 Athens Greece TEL 30 1 3809605 8 3302059 FAX 30 1 3845755 lt ICELAND gt NAME I D elrf electronic Ltd ADD Armula 38 108 Reykjavik Iceland TEL 354 588 5010 FAX 354 588 5011 lt ITALY gt NAME Recoton Italia Srl ADD V 1 Maggio N 18 40050 Quarto Inferiore BO Italy TEL 39 51 768576 FAX 39 51 768336 lt THE NETHERLANDS gt NAME IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B V ADD Kuiperbergweg 20 1101 AG Amsterdam The Netherlands TEL 31 20 697 2121 FAX 31 20 697 4201 lt NORWAY gt NAME Siv Ing Benum A S ADD P O Box 145 Vinderen 0319 Oslo 3 Norway TEL 47 22 139900 FAX 47 22 148259 lt PORTUGAL gt NAME Caius Tecnologias Audio e Musica Lda ADD Rua de Santa Catarina 131 4000 Porto Portugal TEL 351 2 2084456 325400 FAX 351 2 314760 lt SPAIN gt NAME Multitracker S A ADD C Garcilaso No 9 Madrid 28010 Spain TEL 34 1 4470700 1 4470898 FAX 34 1 5930716 lt SWEDEN gt NAME TTS Tal amp Ton Studioteknik AB ADD Gelbgjutarevagen 4 S 171 48 Solna Sweden TEL 46 8 7340750 FAX 46 8 824476 lt SWITZERLAND gt NAME Audio Bauer Pro AG ADD Bernerstrasse Nord 182 CH 8064 Zurich Switzerland TEL 41 1 4323230 FAX 41 1 4326558 lt UK gt NAME SCV London ADD 3A 6 24 Southgate Road London
3. Plug Battery from the battery which can ruin plug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet if the MNO04 is not to be used for long hours or extensive periods of time your new mixer INTERCONNECTING EXAMPLE WITH EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT As shown in example below by interconnecting MNO04 as a sub mixer with a multitracker having few input ports a multitude of sound sources can then be mixed and recorded by the multitracker Multitracker Ta ar a OO OO O O OO O i M O s Py s J Co C Co TL Cy _ ria wmo T Sound source 6 Sound source 5 Sound source 1 Sound source 3 Sound source 2 Sound source 4 lt NOTE gt Plug a microphone into channel 1 Channels 2 4 are exclusively line level inputs BLOCK DIAGRAM STEREO BUSS amp PEAK LED LR k INPUT LEVEL 3 pa gt a Ji i ord ad L L t CHI v O gt A 7 PAN STEREO OUT p x _ 10dBV 100B
4. appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or 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 personnel Dow IMPORTANT NOTES IN OPERATION 1 Avoid using headphones for long hours at high volume levels Doing so can result in hearing failure Any sudden increase in headphone sound levels must also be avoided This could result in damage to your hearing N Turn down all sound volume controls when switching on power to this mixer Also turn all volume controls when switching on off power to the MNO4 Otherwise a sudden loud noise could have a bad affect on you ears and your hearing Turn down the sound volume control when plugging or unplugging the headphone into the PHONES jack Always turn down the sound volume control when connecting or removing the headphone plug from the PHONES jack Doing so with the volume control turned up could result in hurting your ears 4 Switch off power to the mixer when interconnecting it to external equipmen
5. N1 3JJ England UK TEL 44 171 923 1892 FAX 44 171 241 3644 FOSTEX CORPORATION 3 2 35 Musashino Akishima shi Tokyo Japan 196 0021 FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15431 Blackburn Ave Norwalk CA 90650 U S A PRINTED IN JAPAN NOV 1997 8288 397 000 FX
6. V e Bi oo paa r 60dBV Lo oO di j a oe INPUTLEVEL gt MASTER CH2 V O pa YY PAN 5 gt A PHONES 10dBV Y INPUT LEVEL CH3 O pa 10dBV c INPUT LEVEL lif CH4 O Specifications INPUT A 4 lt Input 1 gt Mic Impedance Less than 10kQ Input Impedance 20kQ Rated Input Level MIC INPUT 60dBV ALC ON 50dBV 20dBV LINE INPUT 10dBV lt Input 2 4 gt Rated Input Level 10dBV Input Impedance 8kO STEREO OUT L R Load Impedance Higher than 10kQ Rated Output Level 10dBV PHONES OUT Maximum Output 20mW at 320 Load Impedance Frequency Response Distortion Rate T H D Power Supply Current Consumption Battery Life Depends on application condition Physical Dimensions mm Weight Accessory Higher than 16Q 20Hz 20kHz 0 05 DC9V Exclusive AC adaptor Battery x 1 Option Equivalent to S 006P 6F22 40mA Manganese type S OO6P 6F22 Approx 4 hours Alkali type 6LR61 Approx 10 hours 193 W x 130 D x 52 H Main unit Approx 500g AC adaptor Approx 230g AC adaptor x 1 Owner s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 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 or
7. al output to the STEREO OUT jacks are Pan pot knob adjusted with this fader PR Adjusts the sound position The headphone sound when signals input to each input jack is output to the STEREO OUT jacks level is also adjusted by this fader Input fader Adjusts input level of the sound source signal applied to input jacks 1 Input jacks 1 4 External sound sources such as mic keyboard guitar etc are plugged here As a level selector for mic line is provided in channel 1 this should be used when connecting a microphone 4 Line level output signals only should be connected to channels 2 4 as these jacks are designed for line output sound sources PHONES jack Monitor headphone is plugged in here CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTOR INSTALLING THE BATTERY Plug the AC adaptor cable Open the mixer bottom battery f into the MN04 DC IN jack Battery Compartment compartment lid by hand correctly N F 7 and plug the AC adaptor connect the plug to the battery into the wall outlet J and place battery in compartment l and replace lid as before PEIN j ck AC adaptor NY lt NOTE gt jamn x Be sure to remove the battery if it is not to be used for long hours or extensive periods of time If not lt NOTE gt it could result in leaking electrolyte Unol j j
8. dinance 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 EN50082 1 coexistence of electromagnetic waves common immunity specification on this equipment are as shown below In the electrical fast transient burst requirements radiated electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment this could be affected by generation of noise and distortion in some cases FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE Including non EU countries underlined contracted distributors as of November 1997 lt AUSTRIA gt NAME ATEC Audio u Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH ADD Im Winkel 5 A 2325 Velm Austria TEL 43 2234 74004 FAX 43 2234 74074 lt BELGIUM gt NAME EML N V ADD Bijvennestraat 1A B3500 Hasselt Belgium TEL 32 11 232355 FAX 32 11 232172 lt DENMARK gt NAME SC Sound ApS ADD Malervej 2 DK 2630 Taastrup Denmark TEL 45 4399 8877 FAX 45 4399 8077 lt FINLAND gt NAME Noretron Audio ADD Tonttumuorinkuja 4 FIN 02200 Espoo Finland TEL 358 0 5259330 FAX 358 0 52593352 lt FRANCE gt NAME Musikengro ADD ZAC de Folliouses B P 609 01706 Les Echets France TEL 33 72 26 27 00 FAX 33 72 26 27 01 lt GERMANY gt NAME Studiosound amp Music GmbH ADD Scheppe Gewissegasse 8 D 35039 Marburg Germany TEL 49
9. erous 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 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 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 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 Requiring Service The
10. multitrack recorders mixers etc Refer to next page LINE 10dBV This position is selected when a line level sound source is connected Power LED This is lit when the power supply is switched on MIC 60dBV This position is selected when a 4 F LAD AW SV Le DC IN ZZ microphone is used Peak LED MG MC f LINE ALC ON MIC ALC ON 50 20dBV This is also the position when using a microphone When this position is selected the ALC This LED will be lit when the output signal adjusted by the master fader overloads Set the master fader so that circuit becomes active and the input level is automatically adjusted within a 50dBV 20dBV range The LED will light in green Ss the LED dose not light too frequently when switched to this position and o change to red when the ALC circuit is in operation P rs Bl IE MASTER Master fader Final level of the mixed sign
11. t Always be sure to switch off the MNO4 power when interconnecting external equipment to the MNO4 5 Properly dispose of exhausted battery removed from the mixer Do not throw old battery removed from MNO4 into a fire This is very dangerous as they could explode 6 Use an AC adaptor specified by Fostex Be sure to use the AC adaptor specified by Fostex The power cord connector polarity could be wrong depending on the manufacturer DC IN 7 9V The schematic is indicates that the outer sheath is minus polarity and the inner pole plus polarity and the power supply is DC 9V NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTROLS Battery compartment The commonly sold battery is installed here Refer to next page A standard battery is not to be used for long periods of time DC IN jack The AC adaptor included with the MNO4 is connected here Refer to next page Level selector switch Input level is selected in accordance to the sound source connected to Input Jack 1 Power switch Switches ON OFF STANDBY power to this mixer lt NOTE gt As a small current will be flowing even though the mixer power is switched off it is recommended to unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet if the MNO4 is not to be used for long hours or extensive periods of time STEREO OUT jacks These jacks are connected to the input jacks of amplifier contained speakers
12. ting 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 re e 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 manufacturer 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 10 11 12 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 dang
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