Fostex EX12 Computer Drive User Manual
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1. Now you complete stacking the EX12 and PD 6 together The next step is to connect the power cords See the next page Fostex Connecting the power cords To supply power to the PD 6 and EX12 connect the AC and DC cords supplied with the EX12 as shown below m a E el Make connection using the supplied DC cord This connector is used when using the external DC power supply Connect to the AC outlet using the supplied AC cord lt Notes gt e When the EX12 is connected to the PD 6 turn on the EX12 first followed by the PD 6 e When the EX12 is connected to the PD 6 make sure that both the PD 6 and EX12 are turned off before you switch the selector for selecting PD 6 IEEE1394 or USB on the EX12 front panel PC connection By connecting the EX12 to your PC regardless of whether the EX12 is connected to the PD 6 or not you can export the EX12 audio file data to your PC Read the following notes carefully before making connection See also the next page for the connection examples lt Notes for using the EX12 with your PC gt To use the EX12 with your PC install the dedicated driver on the supplied CD ROM or commercially available DVD RAM writing software to your PC Also note that even if the dedicated driver or commercially available DVD RAM writing software is correctly installed the Read Write functions are limited de pending on OS as below When using the USB port2. RAM Owner s Manual DVD RAM drive unit with built in HDD Model EX12 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex Model EX12 The EX12 is a DVD RAM drive unit dedicated to the PD 6 It in corporates a 12 cm DVD RAM drive with a 2 5 inch HDD By connecting the EX12 to your PD 6 you can use two more drives dedicated to the PD 6 in addition to the PD 6 internal DVD RAM drive Before using the EX12 read this manual carefully We would be very happy if the unit is helpful to you lt Note gt To use the EX12 the PD 6 software version must be V2 00 or higher If the software version of your PD 6 is lower than V2 00 ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for upgrade The built in HDD is formatted in the Normal mode when shipped This means the HDD is divided into eight partitions each of which reserves approximately 4 7 GB capacity For details about how to use the EX12 with the PD 6 see V2 0 supple ment supplied with the PD 6 Fostex RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ET PO
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5. Do not install the unit in the following conditions e in a extremely hot or cold place e in a moist place e in a shaky or unstable place e in a dusty place e in a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a magnetic field e in the direct sunshine e in the direct rain or water Notes on moisture condensation When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense on the drive display panels etc In such a case leave the unit for a while until it warms up and evaporates any moisture Fostex Names and functions 1 2 OPEN CLOSE POWER 01X PD 6 e EX14 EXTERNAL DRIVE UNIT IEEE1 USB CAUTION DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IEEEI394 1 2 13 12 11 10 9 1 Fastenings The left and right fastenings are used to fasten the EX12 and PD 6 when stacking them up See the next page for details lt Note gt While the EX12 is in operation i e during recording or playback using the EX12 HDD or DVD RAM drive or while exporting or importing data do not switch the selector position which may 2 Disk tray cause malfunction You can set a DVD RAM disk on the tray 7 Power switch 3 OPEN CLOSE key Turns on or off the power of the unit Pressing this key opens or closes the disk tray Do not press this key while the disc is be
6. Windows XP 2000 gt Both Read and Write are possible Macintosh OSX OS9 2 1 OS9 2 2 gt Only Read is possible When using the IEEE1394 port Windows XP 2000 ME 98SE gt Both Read and Write are possible Macintosh OSX OS9 2 1 OS9 2 2 gt Only Read is possible Fostex Connecting the EX12 alone to your PC By connecting the EX12 to your PC you can export an audio file on a DVD RAM disk set to the EX12 Note that you cannot export an audio file on the EX12 internal HDD To the IEEE1394 or USB port on your PC lt Notes for using gt o Set the selector on the EX12 front panel to IEEE1394 USB e Connect the EX12 to your PC via the IEEE1394 or USB port Never use both ports together Daisy chaining the PD 6 EX12 and PC By making daisy chain of the PD 6 EX12 and PC as shown below you can export an audio file on a DVD RAM disk set to the PD 6 or EX12 If your PC has more than one IEEE1394 port you also can connect the PD 6 and EX12 individually to the IEEE1394 ports on the PC IEEE1394 port on the yf PD 6 To the IEEE1394 port on the PC lt Notes for using gt e When the EX12 is connected to the PD 6 make sure that both the PD 6 and EX12 are turned off before you switch the selector for selecting PD 6 IEEE1394 or USB on the EX12 front panel e Set the IEEE1394 menu item in the Utility mode of the PD 6 to CONNECT Fostex Main specifications Internal dr
7. USSER JUSQU AU FOND The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AGAN 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 washbow l 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 LA CY 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 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance shou
8. d 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 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 personnel The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray of water Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the appliance The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position Fostex Precautions Make sure that the voltage of your AC power outlet matches the voltage requirements printed on the unit When disconnecting the AC cable make sure that the unit POWER switch is set to OFF Disconnecting t
9. et Otherwise the PD 6 may malfunction or generate a noise be cause of imperfect grounding 3 Remove the two screws for fixing the cover at the top of the PD 6 and open the cover lt Note gt The removed screws are used later for fixing the cushion Be sure not to lose them Fostex 4 Fix the supplied cushion using the fixing screws which are removed in the previous step 5 Pull out the connection cable from inside the EX12 6 Put the PD 6 on the EX12 and plug the connector of the cable to the PD 6 as shown below Make sure to plug the connector in the correct direction Fostex 7 After connecting the cable stack the PD 6 on After hanging the projection on the PD 6 lift the EX12 up the fixing angle until it is locked lt Note gt When stacking the PD 6 on the EX12 9 Fasten the fixing screw of each fastening make sure to perfectly tit the dent of PD 6 Fasten the fixing screw of each fastening so that rubber feet to the metallic projections of each the fastening may not be off Be careful not to EX12 Otherwise the PD 6 may malfunction apply excessive force or generate a noise because of imperfect grounding 8 Use the fastenings on both the left and right sides of the EX12 to fastening the PD 6 Confirm both the left and right fastenings are Pull up the metallic projection of each fasten fixed tightly ing and hang it on the PD 6 The following pic tures show the example of the left side
10. he AC cable while the power is ON may damage data because the unit always transfers data between the current card and memory While the unit is accessing the DVD RAM disk or internal HDD for example during recording never turn off the power Make sure that the unit completely stops accessing the disk before you turn off the power Otherwise recorded data may be lost as well as the DVD RAM disk and internal HDD may be damaged Note that Fostex assumes no responsibility on data loss or whatsoever due to use of the unit Fostex is not responsible for any direct damage or indirect damage caused by using the unit Do not let water or other liquid or metal objects such as pins accidentally enter the inside of the unit especially inside of the card slots because this may lead to electric shock or damage Should water enter the inside of the unit turn off the power unplug the AC cable and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station Do not drop the unit or give it a strong shock The internal circuits may be damaged Although the unit is designed to operate outside handle the unit with great care because it is a precision machine To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the unit do not remove the cover or reach the inside of the unit When using the supplied carrying belt to prevent the unit from dropping accidentally make sure that it is attached to the unit correctly Precautions on installation
11. ing accessed 8 Cooling fan which may destroy the disc contents 9 USB port 4 Access indicator Used to connect to a PC via USB Flashes while the DVD RAM disk is being accessed 10 IEEE1394 ports 5 HD indicator Two IEEE1394 connectors of different types are provided You can use either of the connectors Flashes while the built in HDD is being accessed according to your PC 6 PD 6 IEEE1394 USB select switch Selects PD 6 or IEE1394 USB according to the Situation lt Notes gt Never use the IEEE1394 and USB ports simultaneously Also note that you cannot use the USB and IEEE1394 ports while the selector is set to Set the selector to this position when you PD 6 i use the EX12 as a recording playback drive for the PD 6 11 DC OUT PD 6 ONLY connector IEEE1394 Set the selector to this position when ex Used to connect to the DC IN connector of the PD 6 USB porting a file recorded on a DVD RAM using the DC cord supplied with the EX12 disk set on the EX12 to your PC 12 DC IN connector Used to connect to the external DC power supply 13 AC IN connector Used to connect to the supplied AC cord How to stack the PD 6 and EX12 together 1 Remove the blank panel at the bottom of the PD 6 2 Replace the two screws for fixing the rubber feet at the bottom of the PD 6 with the screws supplied with the EX12 lt Note gt Never forget to replace the screws for fixing the rubber fe
12. irective 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 coexistence 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 2003 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 Albert Temmerstraat 21 1731 Zellik Belgium TEL 32 2 4630650 FAX 32 2 4661500 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 Oy Audio ADD P O Box 22 FIN O2631 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
13. ives USB port for PC connection 12 cm DVD RAM drive and 2 5 inch HDD 40 GB Connector USB Series B receptacle Pin assignment Inputs Outputs 1 VBUS 2 D DATA 3 D DATA 4 GND DC12V IN Connector XLR 4 32 type male yieenal dimensions Pin assignment 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 12 18 V DC12V OUT PD 6 ONLY Connector XLR 4 31 type female Pin assignment 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 12 18 V IEEE1394 port for PC connection Connector 1 FireWire 400 4 pin 2 FireWire 400 6 pin Pin assignment FireWire 400 4 pin 1 TPB 2 TPB 3 TPA 4 TPA Pin assignment FireWire 400 6 pin 1 VP 2 VG 3 TPB 4 TPB 5 TPA 6 TPA 386 W x 94 H x 231 D mm Power requirement power consumption 100 240 VAC 38W 12VDC 3A Weight Approx 4 3 kg Supplied accessories A pair of rack mount adaptors x2 AC cord x1 DC cord for connection to the PD 6 x1 Cushion x 1 Fixing screws x2 DVD RAM disk x1 DVD RAM Driver Software for windows x1 DVD RAM Driver Software DVD RAM disk j i T 3 a lt j ta t j F laar PFF ae a j fe n Ps ery _ A a a DC connect cable Rack mount adaptor x2 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 D
14. ld 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 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 appliance 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 shoul
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