Fostex HP-A3
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1. E 2 Table of contentS E 3 INTOQUEION shader a E 3 OvervieW n ananunua annann E 3 Supplied accessories E 3 About power supply E 3 FCC U S A amp ICES 003 Canada Information n naa aaan ey aaa da E 3 Names and functions Front panel sad aaa da E 4 o AAA E 4 Computer connection and settings Computer requirement E 5 Connection a leo ia dum ue a a E 5 Basic computer setting E 5 MAS OS acu same donado ac a E 5 Windows Vista E 6 Windows XP ss cssreress rsss tiim es E 6 Detail settings oar oa cated wie 4 E 6 Mac OSs riada aa polis E 6 Windows VISTA ccc uae sio aca E 6 WINDOWS XP iva dei a ata E 6 Computer sound volume E 6 Connection example E 7 HP A3 settings INPUT SEL switch setting E 7 OUTPUT SEL switch setting E 7 Volume setting E 7 SpecificationS o oooo E 7 Declaration of EC Directive E 8 Fostex distributors list in Europe E 8 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex HP A3 32 bit DA converter To ensure the best performance read this manual thoroughly before using the unit Keep this manual handy for future reference The Fostex HP A3 is the high performance 32 bit DA converter with a high quality headphone amplifier The HP A3 receives a digital audio signal2. 1 Select System preferences from the Apple drop down menu e00 System Preferences Personal T NI H amp B a Q Appearance Desktop Dock Expos International Security Spotlight Screen Saver Spaces Hardware Bluetooth CDs DVDs Displays Energy Keyboard Trackpad Print amp Fax Sound Saver Mouse Internet amp Network KF a a MobileMe Network QuickTime Sharing System a a u G y 4 o Accounts Date amp Time Parental Software Speech Startup Disk Time Machine Universal Controls Update Access Other es ie Adobe D ja Vu Perian Version Cue 2 Select Sound to open the Sound window and select Output tab at the top of the window 8000 Sound sona Sound Effects Output Input Choose a device for sound output Name Type Internal Speakers Built in Output FOSTEX HP A3 USB Settings for the selected device Balance a a left right Output volume q p 54 C Mute C Show volume in menu bar 3 Select FOSTEX HP A3 in the list box 18000 Sound lt gt Show All CD Sound Effects Output Input Choose a device for sound output Name Type Internal Speakers Built in Output Settings for the selected device Balance I 1 1 left right Output volume i gt C Mute I I 1 1 C Show volume in menu bar Computer connection and settings e Windows Vista 1 Select Hardware and Sound fro
3. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar ized 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 pro vided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer JOO SoS E 2 12 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 com bination to avoid injury from tip over LAY 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel 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 ap paratus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Table of contents Safety instructi0NS
4. Fostex Owner s Manual HP AS 32bit DAC a ae OO TREO CORD SSR 3201 DAC _ FOSTEX a OPTICAL aE PHONES P ema o USB RCA POWER LOCK PHONES INPUT SEL OUTPUT SEL 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead sym bol within an equilateral triangle is in tended 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 equilater al triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appa ratus including amplifiers that produce heat
5. la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Names and functions Front panel 320 DAC OPTICAL PHONES OC o z PHONES INPUT SEL OUTPUT SEL e O POWER indicator This indicator is illuminated when the unit is USB connected to a computer and the computer is sup plying the power to the unit via the USB connector E o LOCK indicator While the INPUT SEL switch is set to USB this indicator is illuminated when the HP A3 is USB con nected to a computer and recognized as an digital audio device by the computer While the INPUT SEL switch is set to OPTICAL this indicator is illuminated when the HP A3 is re ceiving the S PDIF signal from a digital audio device that is connected to the DIGITAL INPUT connector lt Note gt Even though the LOCK indicator is il luminated while the INPUT SEL switch is set to USB if the audio output device of the com puter is set to any device other than the HP A3 the HP A3 does not receive an audio signal PHONES connector 1 4 stereo phone jack This connector is used to connect to stereo head phones It is active when the OUTPUT SEL switch on the front panel is set to the up PHONES position O INPUT SEL switch Switches the digital input source between the USB and DIGITAL INPUT connectors OUTPUT SEL switch Switches the analog output destination between the PHONES and ANALO
6. select the sam pling rate bit rate levels of left and right channels etc Audio Devices MIDI Devices System Settings Default Input Built in Input ie Default Output P FOSTEX HP A3 E System Output Y FOSTEX HP A3 3 Properties For Y FOSTEX HP A3 B Clock Source Default Configure Speakers Audio Input Audio Output Master Stream Source Default Format 44100 0 Hz M 2ch 16bit E Input is not supported Ch Volume M Om 1 1 00 0 00 2 o 1 00 0 00 dB Mute B Value e Window Vista Clicking the Property button on the Sound win dow opens the window where you can select the sampling rate etc f e 1 SPDIF Interface Properties General Supported Formats Levels Advanced Default Format Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode 2 channel 16 bit 44100 Hz CD Quality y Exclusive Mode Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device Give exclusive mode applications priority e Windows XP Clicking the Advanced button on the Sound and Audio Device Properties win dow opens the setting window Note that with Window XP the sampling rate conforms to the setting on an software application Computer sound volume By setting the sound volume at maximum you can get the optimum sound
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8. G OUTPUT connectors VOLUME control Adjusts the analog output level of PHONES and ANALOG OUTPUT connectors E 4 Rear panel JANTNMO E a a USB T oI ele Neel O Q olo OUTPUT INPUT MADE IN JAPAN ANALOG OUTPUT L and R connectors RCA pin jacks These connectors output an analog audio signal after the D A converter They are active when the OUTPUT SEL switch on the front panel is set to the down RCA position Generally They are used to connect to an audio amplifier etc DIGITAL OUTPUT connector optical This connector directly outputs a digital audio signal being received by the unit via the USB or DIGITAL INPUT connector in S PDIF format It is used to connect to a digital audio device DIGITAL INPUT connector optical This connector receives an S PDIF digital audio sig nal It is active when the INPUT SEL switch on the front panel is set to the up OPTICAL position It is used to connect to a digital audio playback de vice such as a CD player O USB connector This connector is used to connect to a computer using the supplied USB cable lt Memo gt e Via USB the HP A3 not only receives a digital audio signal but also gets power USB bus power from a computer Therefore always make USB connection to your computer and turn it on when you use the HP A3 e To get stable power supply connect the USB cable directly to a USB port of your co
9. from a USB connected computer or a digital audio device connected by an optical cable and convert it to an analog signal which is fed from the analog line out put connectors as well as the headphones output connectors E 3 Supplied accessories The following are supplied with the HP A3 e USB cable x 1 e Rubber feet x 4 e Owner s manual this manual After purchasing the HP A3 check all accessories are included in the package The four rubber feet should be placed on the bottom panel yourself About power supply The HP A3 runs on USB bus power Therefore when you use the HP A3 regardless of the input source it must be USB connected to a computer that is turned on FCC U S A 8 ICES 003 Canada Information 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC and ICES 003 requirements Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fostex Company for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT 2 IMPORTANT In order to comply with FCC and ICES 003 requirements use high quality shielded cables for connection to accessories and or another products If any cables are supplied with this product they MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to do so could void your FCC ICES 003 authorization to use this product in the USA Canada 3 NOTE This equipment has been
10. imum output 100mW 32 ohms load 20mW 300 ohms load e Applicable load impedance 16 ohms or more e THD 0 04 or less at 1 kHz 32 ohm load 100 mW output e Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 3 dB at 32 ohm load 100 mW output E 7 e ANALOG OUTPUT L R connectors e Connector type RCA pin jack e Nominal output level 10 dBV e Applicable load impedance 10 kohms e THD 0 01 or less at 1 kHz e Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 3 dB at nominal level e DIGITAL OUTPUT connector e Connector type TOSLINK optical e Format S PDIF 32 kHz to 96 kHz e Supplied accessories rubber feet x 4 USB cable x 1 Owner s manual x 1 e Power requirement DC 5V supplied from the USB port e Power consumption 2 5 W e External dimensions 108 W x 36 H excluding rubber feet x 140 D including protrusions mm e Weight 450 g Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement 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 The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment The affect of the European Specification EN61000 6 1 coexi
11. m puter without using a USB hub e To receive a digital audio signal from your computer via USB you should make audio output setting of the computer appropriately as well as setting the INPUT SEL switch of the HP A3 to the down USB position Computer connection and settings When you use your computer as the input source of the HP A3 you need to make sound output setting appropriately lt Memo gt When you use an external digital device as the input source you do not need to make sound setting of your computer however USB con nection is required to power the HP A3 Computer requirement You can connect a computer that satisfies the fol lowing requirement e AUSB 2 port is provided e OS Windows XP or later Mac OS X Connection Connect the HP A3 and your computer using the supplied USB cable After making connection the computer recognizes the HP A3 and automatically adds it to the list of sound output devices lt Memo gt e The HP A3 gets power USB bus power from a computer Therefore USB connect the HP A3 to your computer that is turned on whenever you use the HP A3 regardless of the input source e To get stable power supply connect the USB cable directly to a USB port of your computer The use of USB hubs is not recommended E 5 Basic computer setting The following describes how to set the HP A3 as the device for sound output of a computer for each OS e Mac OS
12. m the Control panel 2 Select Sound to open the Sound window 3 Select Playback tab 4 Select SPDIF interface FOSTEX HP A3 and click the Set Default button followed by the OK button SPDIF Interface FOSTEX HP A3 Working Speaker SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC Working Configure e Windows XP 1 Select Sound and Audio Device Properties from the Control panel 2 Select Audio tab in the Sound and Audio De vice Properties window 3 Select FOSTEX HP A3 as the default device for playback and click the OK button Volume Sounds Audio Voice Hardware r Sound playback Default device D FOSTEX HP 43 Volume Advanced r Sound recording Ay Default device 4 No Recording Devices y Volume Advanced r MIDI music playback la Default device oe Microsoft GS Wavetable Sw Synth y Volume About T Use only default devices Cancel Apply E 6 Detail settings By making sound output settings on a computer appropriately you may be able to monitor the sound better Depending on a computer OS the setting window differs The following briefly introduces the setting window for each OS See the computer manual or help screen for details e Mac OS The Audio MIDI setting utility in the Utility folder in the Application folder allows you to
13. quality Connection example MO HA FOSTEX OPTICAL ML PHONES USB RCA PHONES INPUT SEL OUTPUT SEL VOLUME DIGITAL lt Note gt The DIGITAL OUTPUT connector di rectly outputs the input digital signal Therefore the sampling rate of the external digital device connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT connector must match the sampling rate of the input sig nal of the HP A3 HP A3 settings INPUT SEL switch setting e To monitor a signal from your computer set this switch to USB e To monitor a signal from an external audio de vice set this switch to OPTICAL OUTPUT SEL switch setting e To monitor a signal via headphones set this switch to PHONES e To monitor a signal via an amplifier speaker sys tem set this switch to RCA Volume setting Use the VOLUME control to adjust the sound vol ume The VOLUME control affects both the output levels of the PHONES and ANALOG OUTPUT connectors lt Memo gt To get the optimum sound quality it is recom mended to set the sound output volume of your computer to maximum and adjust the volume using the VOLUME control of the HP A3 Specifications e USB connector e Maximum bit rate sampling frequency 24 bits 96 kHz e Interface USB full speed e DIGITAL INPUT connector e Connector type TOSLINK optical e Format S PDIF 82 kHz to 96 kHz e PHONES connector e Connector type 1 4 inch stereo jack e Max
14. stence of electromagnetic waves common immunity specification on this equipment are as shown below In the electrical fast transient ourst 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 FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE Including non EU countries as of October 2009 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 General Audio ADD Raymond Pelgrimslaan 101 B 1702 Groot Bijgaarden Belgium TEL 32 2 4630650 FAX 32 2 4661500 lt DENMARK gt NAME Benum Nordic A S ADD Meterbuen 18 Skovlunde 2740 Denmark TEL 45 4451 8900 FAX 45 4451 8911 lt FINLAND gt NAME Noretron Oy Audio ADD P O Box 22 FIN 02631 Espoo Finland TEL 358 9 5259330 FAX 358 9 52593352 lt FRANCE gt NAME Sennheiser France ADD 128 bis avenue Jean Jaures 94851 Ivry sur Seine Cedex France TEL 33 1 4987 0300 FAX 33 1 4987 0324 lt GERMANY gt NAME Mega Audio GmbH ADD Stromberger Str 32 D 55411 Bingen Germany TEL 49 6721 94330 FAX 49 6721 32046 lt GREECE gt NAME Bon Studio A ADD 6 Zaimi Street Exarchia 106 83 Athens Greece TEL 30 210 38
15. tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 4 Compliance with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that many cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de
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