User manual FOSTEX PM-2MK2

[. . . ] 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 does 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. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. [. . . ] The 8" woofer and 1" tweeter were expressly designed for high output, ultra low distortion and incorporate the latest technologies and manufacturing techniques. Please take the time to thoroughly read this manual so that you may take full advantage of all the benefits of the Fostex PM-2 MK Professional Studio Monitor. Unpacking Prior to unpacking your Fostex PM-2 MK Studio Monitor, carefully inspect the packing material for excessive damage. Once it has been determined that the packing material has not been compromised, carefully unpack the PM-2 MK Studio Monitor and inspect it carefully for obvious damage. Fostex takes great care in designing packing materials that will survive most expected impacts during shipping. If any damage is discovered during the inspection process, contact your Fostex dealer so that this issue can immediately be addressed. p-3 Setup Instructions Monitoring Distance = 1 to 2 meters After carefully unpacking the PM-2 MK Professional Studio Monitor, it is now time to setup the monitors for the best acoustic performance in your studio. The PM-2 MK was designed to be used at a monitoring distance of 1 to 2 meters, typically referred to as the near-field. Monitoring Height = the acoustic center aimed at seated ear height It is recommended that the PM-2 MK be located in such a way that the acoustic center is located at, or about, seated ear height (see Figure 1). If this is not possible, it may be necessary to tilt/aim the monitor at the listeners ears. Monitoring Angle = 60 Degrees The monitoring angle between the left and right monitors and the listening position should equal 60 degrees. The easiest way to determine this is to place the speakers in such a way that the distance between the left and right monitor is equal to the monitoring distance / listening position (see Figure 2). It is also recommended that both speakers be "toed-in" towards the listening position. Additional Information The PM-2 MK was designed to be mounted vertically. This provides for the most accurate frequency response, reduces acoustic boundary interference and provides optimum cooling performance for the heat sink that is located on the back of the studio monitor. If it is not possible to mount the monitors vertically, then the monitors should be placed with the woofers inside and the monitors "toed-in" towards the listening area. Figure 2 B Figure 1 Center of the tweeter Center of the woofer Mid-point of the woofer and tweeter Left Right D= B 30° =B Reference listening position B: loudspeaker base width D: monitoring distance p-4 Setup Instructions continued Once the studio monitors have been placed in their final location, it is time to proceed to connecting your PM-2 MK studio monitors to the mixing console or digital workstation. Connection to the PM-2 MK can be made using XLR or TRS connectors. The gain control on the back of the monitor allows continuously variable adjustments to match most input types from -10dBV to +4dBu. The input is electronically balanced and is compatible with unbalanced sources, although this may require an adapter. The connection of the PM-2 MK to the console/digital workstation should be done in the following order. Step 1: Make sure that all equipment has been powered down. Step 2: Confirm that all gain controls, on the monitor and the source, are set to the minimum setting. Step 3: Connect the source to the PM-2 MK monitor. Step 4: Power up the all source equipment and then turn on the PM-2 MK last. [. . . ] ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106. 83 Athens, Greece TEL: (+30) 210-3809-605, 606, 607, 608 FAX: (+30) 210-3845-755, 210-3827-868 NAME: I. Electronics ADD: Gresa'svegur 12, 108 Reykjavi'k, Iceland TEL: (+354) 553-3050, FAX: (+354) 553-3435 NAME: Proel S. ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027-Sant'Omero (Teramo), Italy TEL: (+ 39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862 NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201 <BELGIUM> <THE NETHERLANDS> <DENMARK> <FINLAND> <NORWAY> NAME: Siv. [. . . ]