User manual FOSTEX PM-2

[. . . ] 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 likey 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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. [. . . ] 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 Professional Studio Monitor. Unpacking Prior to unpacking your Fostex PM-2 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 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 immedicately be addressed. p-3 Setup Instructions Monitoring Distane = 1 to 2 meters After carefully unpacking the PM-2 Professional Studio Monitor, it is now time to setup the monitors for the best acoustic performance in your studio. The PM-2 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 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 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 D =B Right 30° rB = B Reference listening position B: loudspeakerbase 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 you PM-2 studio monitors to the mixing console or digital workstation. Connection to the PM-2 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. Their input is electronically balanced and is compatible with unbalanced sources, although this may require an adapter. The connection of the PM-2 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 monitor. Step 4: Power up the all source equipment and then turn on the PM-2 last. [. . . ] Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligations. Cable and Wiring Information User high-quality, shielded cables to connect your mixing console, workstation or other source to your monitors. Foil-shielded cables, such as Belden 8451, 8761, or 9501 should do quite well. ADD: Praca do Bom Sucesso, No 61 Bom Sucesso Trade Center, Escritorio 701/702, 4150-146 Porto, Portugal TEL: (+351) 22-608-06-10, FAX: (+351) 22-608-06-29 <NORWAY> NAME: Noretron Oy Audio ADD: P. Box 22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352 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 NAME: Mega Audio GmbH ADD: Stromberger Str. [. . . ]