Fostex HP-A8C
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1. ES 1 2 terminal onnector Standard stereo jack Maximum output 700 mW load resistance32 Q Conformity load impedance 16 Oto 600 Q THD 0 002 or less at 1 kHz load resistance 32 Q 1 Vrms Frequency response 10 Hz to 80 kHz 3 dB ANALOG OUTPUT L R terminal onnector RCA pin jack A C Conformity load impedance 10 kQ or more THD 0 002 or less Frequency response 10 Hz to 80 kHz 3 dB at 192 kHz usage DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL terminal Connector Square optical Format S P DIF Quantization sampling frequency 16 24 bit 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL terminal Connector RCA pin jack Format S P DIF Quantization sampling frequency 16 24 bit 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz lt General gt Accessories Remote controller x 1 Power cord x 1 Owner s Manual this book x 1 Safety information sheet x 1 1 Addendums for added setthings etc will be attached at each update External dimensions mm 213 W x 78 H including legs x 315 D including protrusions Weight approx 3 8 kg Power input AC 100V Power consumption 24W This product is compatible with European RoHS Directive2. Playable files cccsssisssssssasciassuteccosssconaneacie 12 Hierarchy example in the SD card 12 Ejecting the SD Card eessecssssecsseecessees Using remote controller Changing the settings Setting item list Troubleshooting se 17 Resetting the product Updating the version Specifications 1D 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 on a circuit 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 la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks
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4. RCA or a DSD signal is input Front panel Headphones HPA8 Fostex 7 f N Fostex ND TH900 etc sold separately ro 7 Coaxial cable To a digital audio device lt Optical cable Rear panel JSO Fostex PMO 5d etc sold separately To an AC outlet RCA cable To an analog amplifier etc E Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord after all connections are finished Listening to an external audio device You can enjoy music from the external audio device connected to the unit through headphone output or analog output Connect the desired device before the operation gt page 9 E Listening to the external device 1 Turn on the product Push in the power switch The power indicator lights in red when the power is on Power indicator Note When an amplifier is connected turn the volume of the amplifier to the minimum before powering on the product 2 Select the input source Turn the input sel knob on the main unit or press the INPUT SEL key on the remote control Input source name AES EBU Device connected to AES EBU USB Computer connected to USB RCA Device connected to ANALOG IN SD Inserted SD card page 12 COX Device conne
5. sous la pluie et l humidit CAUTION Use of any controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those herein specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure ATTENTION L utilisation de tout contr le ou de r glages ou de proc dures autres que celles indiqu es ci apr s peut entra ner une exposition des radiations dangereuses WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment AVIS Les changements ou modifications cette unit n tant pas express ment approuv par la partie responsable de la conformit pourrait annuler l autorit de l utilisateur de faire fonctionner l quipement WARNING Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely AVIS La prise du secteur est utilis pour d connecter le syst me La prise du secteur ne doit pas tre obstru e ou doit tre facilement accessible pendant son utilisation Pour tre compl tement d connect de l alimentation d entr e la prise doit tre d branch e du secteur Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbonzinc or rechargeable ni cad ni mh etc batteries Ne m lange
6. INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO Se QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL nso Es me ouvan AUCUNE PI CE A L INT RIEUR ENTRETIEN DE PERSONNELQUALIFIE 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 Le symbole de l clair fl ch dans un triangle quilat ral est destin alerter l utilisateur de la pr sence d une tension dangereuse dans le boitier du produit qui peuvent tre des ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d lectrocution aux personnes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Lisez ces instructions 2 Keep these instructions Conservez ces instructions 3 Heed all warnings Respectez tous les avertissements 4 Follow all instructions Suivez toutes les instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water Ne pas utiliser cet appareil pr s de l eau 6 Clean only with dry cloth Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon sec Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation Installer conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other app
7. of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple Macintosh Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners All other company names product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners DSD is a trademark ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH lt ErP Directive gt European model only The HP A8C conforms to ErP directive and pursues energy efficiency When the operation continues for about 30 minutes it will automatically turn OFF the power This mode can be disabled by the AUTO POWER OFF on the Setting item list Introductions HP A8C is a DAC headphone amplifier with high efficiency high quality sound You can enjoy high quality digital audio signals from your computer or from a digital audio player Features of the HP A8C Headphone amplifier equipped with high quality sound 32bit DAC AK4399 and all discrete circuit Supports a sampling frequency of up to 32 bit 192 kHz through in house developed USB driver In addition supports DSD 2 8 MHz DoP ASIO Eliminates the jitter caused by low accuracy of the source clock of the computer etc by using the asynchronous mode of a high precision TCXO temperature compensated crystal oscillator clock Equip
8. 19 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 EEQ 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 on this equipment are as shown below The affect of the European Specification EN61000 6 1 coexistence of electromagnetic waves common immunity specification generation of noise in some cases 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 FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE Austria Mega Audio GmbH Stromberger Str 32 55411 Bingen Germany 49 6721 94330 FAX 49 6721 32046 ail info megaaudio de Site http www megaaudio de Igium XLR sprl bvba Pierre Strauwenstraat 24 1020 Brussels Belgium 32 2 520 0827 FAX 32 2 521 1977 il info xlrpro be Site http www xlrpro be ho Praha Music Center spol s r 0 Ocelarska 937 39 Praha 9 190 00 Czecho 420 226 011 111 FAX 420 226 011 112 il info pmc cz Site http www pmec nmark
9. 4 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 Confiez toute r paration a un personnel qualifi Une r paration est n cessaire lorsque l appareil a t endommag de quelque fa on que ce cordon d alimentation ou la fiche est endommag liquide a t renvers ou des objets sont tomb s dans l appareil l appareil a t expos la pluie ou l humidit ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s il est tomb 15 The apparatus shall be used in an open area polaris es fiche Une fiche polaris e poss de deux lames dont une est plus large que l autre Cet apprareil doit tre utilis dans un endroit a aire ouverte Une prise de terre poss de deux lames et une broche de terre La lame large ou la troisi me broche sont pr vues pour votre s curit Si la fiche fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise consultez un lectricien pour remplacer la prise obsol te 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 Prot gez le cordon d alimentation d tre pi tin ou pin
10. 8289692000 586260 FOSTCX Owner s Manual 32 bit DAC Headphone amplifier HP A8C Thank you very much for purchasing a Fostex product This manual provides instructions for basic use of the unit Read this before using the unit for the first time lt Note gt Before connecting this product to a Windows computer with a USB cable install the USB Audio Class 2 0 driver for HP A8C You can download the driver software from our website http wwwfostexinternational com docs products HP A8C shtml For macintosh computers you can use the product without downloading the driver software FOSTEX COMPANY All Right Reserved uoreiedsiq WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES APAR DE LA FENTE LARGE FOND WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture AVIS Pour r duire le risque d incendie ou de ATTENTION Danger d explosion si les piles sont remplac es de fa on incorrect Remplacer les piles seulement par le m me type de pile ou l quivalent WARNING Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit AVIS Ne pas installer cet quipement dans un espace confin comme une biblioth que ou une unit similaire choc lectrique ne pas exposer cet appareil
11. BU terminal AES EBU Connect an analog audio device as an input source to the analog audio input terminal ANALOG IN To listen to music files from a computer connect the computer to the USB terminal USB To change the input source turn the input sel knob on the front panel Note Do not connect the power cord until all connections are finished AES EBU cable Coaxial cable To a digital audio device 4 Optical cable To an analog audio device etc To a computer USB cable RCA cable AN Ej A e 5 uoI D oauuo Connecting output devices Connect headphones to the headphone terminals phones 1 2 on the front panel or connect an amplifier or active speaker to the analog output terminal ANALOG OUT to enjoy music To change the output use the output sel switch on the left side of the front panel You can obtain S PDIF format signals through the square optical terminal OPTICAL or coaxial terminal COAXIAL when connecting a digital audio device Note Do not connect the power cord until all connections are finished The signal is always output from the DIGITAL OUT terminal regardless of the OUTPUT SEL setting page 11 13 Digital signal does not output when the input source is set to ANALOG IN
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13. You can not adjust the analog output volume when the DIRECT setting is set to ON page 15 power switch Switches the power on off The recessed position is on When set up item AUTO POWER OFF is set to ON the HP A8C will automatically turn OFF the power Press the switch twice to return the power ON You can disable AUTO POWER OFF mode by Setting item 6 output sel switch Switches the output source Outputs the signal from analog output terminal at the recessed position phones terminals 1 2 Connect the headphones with a standard stereo jack Up to 2 pairs of headphones can be connected at the same time input sel knob switch Turn the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to switch the input source gt page 11 Also press and hold the switch to display the menu screen and press to select a menu item gt page 14 E Rear panel c EER TN A AZ KZ 1 2 nes OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGI TAL IN DIGITAL OUT ANALOG IN h usB E nee a M T v gv f ce 5 AES EBU DIGITAL IN OPTICAL terminals 1 2 Connect a digital audio device as an input source using a square optical cable Up to 2 devices can be connected at the same time DIGITAL IN COAXIAL terminal Connect a digital audio device as an input source using a coaxial cable DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal Outputs a digital audio
14. aratus including amplifiers that produce heat Ne pas installer pr s de sources de chaleur telles que radiateurs registres de chaleur po les ou autres appareils y compris les amplificateurs produisant de la chaleur 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 Ne d truisez pas la s curit de la terre ou oS kes 9 lt 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with e the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover Utilisez seulement avec la charrette position tr pied support ou table sp cifi e par le fabricant ou a vendu avec l appareil Lorsqu une charrette est utilis e utilise la prudence quand d placer la combinaison de charrette appareil pour viter la blessure de pointe sur 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time D branchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu il n est pas utilis pendant de longues p riodes de temps 1
15. c particuli rement au niveau des fiches des prises et le point o ils sortent de l appareil 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer N utilisez que des accessoires sp cifi s par le fabricant 16 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on apparatus L appareil ne doit pas claboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide tel qu un vase ne doit tre plac sur lobjet 17 Mains plug is used as disconnect device It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use To completely disconnect the apparatus from supply mains the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely La prise du secteur et utilis pou d connecter le syst me La prise du secteur ne doit pas tre obstru e ou doit tre facilement accessible pendant son utilisation Pour tre compl ment d connect de l alimentation d entr e la prise doit tre d branch e du secteur ao M T gv gv oa ce 5 uoljeiedaid FCC U S A amp 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 voi
16. cted to COAXIAL OPT1 Device connected to OPTICAL 1 OPT2 Device connected to OPTICAL 2 3 Select the output source Select headphones or analog output a Listening via headphones Le Do not push in the output sel switch Q Z output sel Listening via analog output Push in the output sel switch O 7 sel 4 Adjust the volume output Turn the volume knob on the main unit or press the key on the remote control Note You cannot adjust the analog output volume when the DIRECT setting is set to ON You can change the input source selecting method with the INPUT SEL MODE setting pagel6 lt Display during playback gt Volume Input source name Sampling frequency Fs un ot 5 a Listening to the files on an SD card You can enjoy DSF files WAV files and AIFF files E Playable files Note Format the card in FAT32 The maximum number of folders you can create on an SD card is 15 The maximum number of files you can copy in each folder is 30 You can use up to 50 alphanumeric characters for folder names 70 characters for file names 2 byte characters are displayed as O DSF files extension dsf Format 2 8 MHz WAV files extension wav AIFF files extension aiff Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz Bit rate 16 Bit 24 Bit 32 Bit Format Linear PCM E Hierarchy
17. d 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 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 Contents WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Introductions ss Features of the HP A8C Accessories Functions Frontpanel ssfsnionnnst Rear panel Remote controller i Connecting external audio devices 9 Connecting output devices 10 Connecting the power cord 10 Listening to an external audio device 11 Listening to the external device 11 Listening to the files on an SD card 12
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19. ects the repeat range of the SD card playback LCD ON OFF Selects the lighting pattern of the LCD display AUTO POWER OFF Selects the AUTO POWER OFF mode ON or OFF SYSTEM INFO Displays the current software version Default INCREMENT INCREMENT The input source will change at every operation of the input sel knob on the main unit or the INPUT SEL key on the remote controller DIRECT SELECT To change the input source select the desired source first with the input sel on the main unit or the INPUT SEL key on the remote controller and then press the input sel switch on the main unit or the O key on the remote controller You can change to the desired source quickly by skipping unnecessary sources Default FOLDER FOLDER Repeats the current folder F indicator is displayed ALL Repeats the whole card A indicator is displayed SINGLE Repeats the current file 1 indicator is displayed Default ON ON LCD is always on OFF LCD turns off 8 seconds after the operation Default ON ON The HP A8C will automatically turn OFF the power when the operation continues for about 30 minutes OFF The HP A8C does not automatically power OFF i e it eeps powering ON even after 30 minutes of operation Default VerX XXX VerX XXX Current version VERSION UP Executes the update page 18 RESET Returns to the factory settings page 17 rrouble
20. example in the SD card SD root FOLDER1 folder 1 aX D ABCwav music file 1 rs 123 dsf music file 2 2 gt DEFaiff music file 3 FOLDER2 folder 2 rw 456 aif music file 4 1 Insert an SD card Insert an SD SDHC card into the slot on the rear panel with the label side facing upward SD CARD slot 2 Turn on the product Push in the power switch The power indicator lights in red when the power is on Input source name Note When an amplifier is connected turn the volume of the amplifier to the minimum before turning on the product 3 Select the input source Turn the input sel knob on the main unit or press the INPUT SEL key on the remote gp control to selec 4 Select the output source Select headphones or analog output e Listening via headphones Do not push in the output sel switch output se e Listening via analog output Push in the output sel switch O output se 5 Adjust the volume Turn the volume knob on the main unit or press the key on the remote control 4 Grasp the card and pull it out straight Note You cannot adjust the analog output volume when the DIRECT setting is set to ON lt Display during playback gt Repeat mode indicator gt page 16 Upsampling indicator gt page 14 Inp
21. in unit or press the MENU key on the remote controller to display the menu screen Select SYSTEM INFO from the menu item The current version is displayed Select VERSION UP from the setting value Select VERSION UP Updating starts Note It takes about 30 seconds to finish updating Wait until VER UP COMPLETED POWER OFF or VERSION UP END POWER OFF is displayd and do not turn off the product during updating 8 Turn off the product The update is now completed Refer page 14 for menu screen operations All settings will return to the factory settings after updating Specifications lt Input gt USB terminal Connector B type Standard Quantization sampling frequency 16 24 32 bit 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz DSD 2 8 MHz DoP ASIO Interface USB High Speed GITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 2 termina Connector Square optical Format S P DIF Quantization sampli requency 16 24 bit GITAL INPUT COAXIAL terminal Connector RCA pi Format S P DIF Quantization sampling frequency 16 24 bit 44 2 48 GITAL INPUT AES EBU terminal Connector XLR 3 31 type No 2 hot Format AES EBU Quantization sampling frequency 16 24 bit 44 2 48 ALOG INPUT L R terminal Connector RCA pin jack SD card Card SDHC File system FAT32 Format DSF WAV AIFF Quantization sampling frequency 16 24 32 bit 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz DSD 2 8 MHz
22. ped with high quality sound high accuracy electronic volume for audio level control Equipped with a large capacity toroidal power transformer Computers and digital and analog audio devices can be used as the input source Plays DSF files WAV files and AIFF files on an SD SDHC card directly using built in SD SDHC card drive The drive can also be used for future updates Equipped with an analog output terminal RCA pin jack Both the internal clock and the external clock are available for the master clock only for SPDIF 2x or 4x upsampling function can also be turned off Switchable digital filter 24 level gain settings for headphone output Direct analog output that does not pass through the volume Equipped with an infrared remote controller Equipped with an organic EL display Equipped with independent clocks for 44 1K factor and 48K factor E Accessories Supplied accessories are listed below Confirm that accessories are present after purchase Remote controller x 1 Power cord x 1 Owner s Manual this book x 1 Safety information sheet x 1 ao M T gv v f re 5 uoreiedsiq Functions E Front panel Power indicator Lights in red when the power is on Display Variousinformation page11 13 andmenu screen page 14 are displayed volume knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones or the analog output Note
23. shooting Common problems and solutions are listed below There is no sound Confirm that the product is connected properly page 9 Confirm that the input source is selected properly gt page 11 Confirm that the output source is selected properly gt page 11 Cannot be recognized from a Windows PC Download the driver from our site and install Cannot playback the SD card The files may not be played back if the ransfer rate is insufficient Use a Class 6 or higher SDHC card We do not guarantee the operation of all cards Try a different card In addition this product does not support SDXC cards E Resetting the product You can reset the product back to the factory settings Reset the product when it is not working properly 1 Select RESET on the SYSTEM INFO setting in menu screen All settings are set to the default settings E Updating the version An update file may be released to solve problems and provide a better listening environment Update the product by the following procedure 1 Save the obtained update file on an SD SDHC card Save the file in the root directory Note Format the card in FAT32 Do not save files other than the update file on the SD card Insert the card into the slot on the rear panel with the label side facing upward Turn on the product and select COX as the input source Press and hold the input sel switch on the ma
24. signal to the connected digital audio device via a square optical cable DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL terminal Outputs a digital audio signal to the connected digital audio device via a coaxial cable USB terminal Connect a computer Win Mac as an input source using a USB cable SD CARD slot Insert an SD SDHC card including WAV files AIFF files or DSF files with the label side facing upward ANALOG OUT terminals RIGHT LEFT Connect a device such as an amplifier using an RCA pin cable o 0 o D E D ANALOG IN terminals RIGHT LEFT Connect an analog audio device as an input source using an RCA pin cable AES EBU terminal IN Connect a digital audio device as an input source using an AES EBU cable AC IN terminal Connect the supplied power cable Note S PDIF format is used for digital audio input output The signal is always output from the DIGITAL OUT terminal regardless of the OUTPUT SEL setting page 11 13 Digital signal does not output when the input source is set to ANALOG IN RCA or a DSD signal is input uoreiedsiq E Remote controller INPUT MENU SEL MUTE o w 57 gt 8 Q OE key Playback stops when the input source is set to SD SDHC card SD key Playback starts when the input source is set to SD SDHC card SD REC key ot used MENU key enu screen is displayed Press again
25. t line indicates the selected item 3 Press the input sel switch on the main unit or press the O key on the remote controller to select the current item gt on the second line indicates the selected setting value E Setting item list 4 Turn the input sel knob on the main unit or press the lt gt key on the remote controller to select the setting value 5 Press the input sel switch on the main unit or press the O key on the remote controller to apply the current setting value 6 Press and hold input sel switch on the main unit or press the MENU key on the remote controller The display changes from the menu screen to the normal screen Setting item Setting value AMP GAIN Selects the gain according to the sensitivity of your headphones UP SAMPLING Activates the upsampling function The product upsamples up to 192 kHz This function does not affect DSD signals Default 0 dB 0 dB to 20 dB 0 5 dB step Default x1 x 1 x 2 x 4 DIGITAL FILTER Selects the digital filter MSCK SEL Selects the master clock of the DAC The internal clock is always used when the input source is set to USB or SD regardless of this setting DIRECT Selects whether the signal for the ANALOG OUT terminal goes through volume or not The signals for headphones always go through volume regardless of this setting IN VOL MEM Activates the memory func
26. tion of the last source and volume USB MUTE SEL Activates cross fade processing volume down between files when the input source is set to USB Default SHARP ROL OF SHARP ROL OF Conventional digital filter MINIMUM DELAY Close to unprocessed no pre echo filter developed by Asahi Kasei Microdevices AKM Default DIR DIR Uses the external clock of the digital input source XTAL Uses the high precision internal TCXO clock Default OFF OFF Goes through volume You can change the volume with volume ON Does not go through volume You can not change the volume with volume Default DISABLE DISABLE The last source and volume are not memorized INPUT Switches to the last source automatically at power on The volume is set to MUTE VOLUME Switches to the last volume automatically at power on The source is set to COX INPUT VOLUME Switches to the last source and volume automatically at power on Default OFF OFF Play the signal from USB directly A snapping noise may be produced between files ON Activates cross fade processing at the beginning and end of the file For the continuously recorded sound source such as a live recording album sound may be interrupted for a moment TES TES INPUT SEL MODE Selects the function of the input sel switch on the main unit or the INPUT SEL key on the remote controller SD REPEAT MODE Sel
27. to exit the menu O key Unmounts the SD card nthe menu screen selects the displayed menu item lt gt keys Selects the previous next file when the input source is set to SD SDHC card SD In the menu screen switches the menu item or the setting value Note The included battery is for checking operation Replace it as soon as possible Read Safety information for Fostex product using electricity attached sheet and handle the battery correctly Dispose of the battery in the proper manner according to the local regulations keys Adjusts the volume of the headphones or the analog output It has the same function as the volume knob of the main unit MUTE key Mutes the sound of the headphones or the analog output temporarily Press again to return the sound Note Mute is cancelled when you change the volume You cannot mute the analog output sound when the DIRECT setting is set to ON page 14 OINPUT SEL key Switches the input source page 11 It has the same function as the input sel knob of the main unit A v keys Selects the previous next folder when the input source is set to SD SDHC card SD Connecting external audio devices Connect a digital audio device as an input source to the digital audio input terminal square optical terminals OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 the coaxial terminal COAXIAL or the AES E
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29. ut source name Volume File information Folder name File indicator name Play Stop Note E Ejecting the SD card Unmount the SD card by the following procedure before ejection Otherwise the data may be damaged Stop playback Press the ll key on the remote controller 2 Press the O key on the remote controller SD SDHO card is unmounted and EJECT is displayed 3 Push in the card gently until a clicking sound is heard The card pops out a little N 5 Co E Using the remote controller You can control the product using the remote controller Playback current file Stop Unmount Previous folder ext folder Previous file ext file VA lt gt oOnY You can select the repeat playback range with the SD REPEAT MODE setting page 16 Ifyou change the settings on the menu screen during SD card playback the changes are stored when you stop playback Also the volume setting of the IN VOL MEM setting is stored when you stop playback un r D 5 amp changing the settings You can change the settings according to your environment 1 Press and hold the input sel switch on the main unit or press the MENU key on the remote controller The menu screen is displayed 2 Turn the input sel knob on the main unit or press the lt gt key on the remote controller to select the item to change gt on the firs
30. z pas une pile neuve et une pile us e Ne m langez pas des piles alcalines standard carbone zinc ou rechargeables WARNING Do not place the unit on top of any soft porous or sensitive surfaces to avoid damaging the surface Use a protective barrier between the unit and surface to protect the surface AVIS Ne placez pas l appareil au dessus de toutes les surfaces souples poreux ou sensibles pour viter d endommager la surface Utilisez une barri re de protection entre l unit et la surface prot ger la surface WARNING Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference regarding use of the remote If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from any fluorescent lighting as it may be the cause AVIS Lutilisation de cet appareil a proximit d clairage fluorescent peut provoquer des interf rences sur l utilisation de la t l commande Si l appareil affiche un comportement erratique s loigner de tout clairage fluorescent telle qu elle peut tre la cause CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Ni Cd Ni MH etc WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK RISK OF ELECTRIC Hock AVERTISSEMENT POUR R DUIRE PONOT OPEN LE RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE NI LE DOS NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS
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