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Owners Manual Model

Digital Personal Monitor

Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Model 6301D. Model 6301D is the digital personal monitor with 10W of internal power amplifier and is equipped with the digital input terminal (XLR-3-31 type) as well as the analog input terminal (PHONE). Furthermore, the digital through terminal (XLR-3-32 type) can be used to connect multiple 6301D. Fully read this manual before using the unit so that you can use the unit properly.

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CAUTION:

CAUTION

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.
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 ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

"WARNING"

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."
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 products 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. 12. 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. 13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray of water. 19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the appliance. 20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position. 21. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 22. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 23. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection. 24. An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug/inlet can be easily pulled out by hand.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. 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, washbowl, 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.

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 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. 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. 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. 11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) 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 apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) 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. 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. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) 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. or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Names and functions

INPUT SEL

R R+L L

ANALOG IN DIGITAL THRU IN
POWER ON RED POWER ON GREEN LOCKED
RISQUE DE CHOC AVIS: NE PAS OUVRIR ELECTRIQUE WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

ON OFF 1

VOLUME

POWER switch

Turns on or off the unit main power.
[DIGITAL IN] connector (XLR-3-31 type)
This connector accepts an AES/EBU digital signal at the sampling frequency within the 44.1kHz to 96kHz range.

POWER indicator

The power indicator is lit in RED when 6301D is turned on. When resolving to an incoming digital signal, the LED color changes to GREEN.
<CAUTION>: When a plug is inserted into the [ANALOG IN] terminal, the [DIGITAL IN] terminal is cut off. Thus, no digital signal can be input.

Output level control

Adjusts the output level of the internal power amplifier.

Ground Hot (+) Cold (-)

Pin 2 Pin 3

AC IN connector

Connect to the AC outlet using the supplied power cord. Make sure that the AC outlet voltage matches the unit.
[DIGITAL THRU] connector (XLR-3-32 type)
This connector echoes the digital signal received at the [DIGITAL IN] connector.
[ANALOG IN] connector (phone jack)
Receives a -10dBV analog audio signal. When a plug is inserted into this terminal, the analog signal has a priority over the digital signal fed to the [DIGITAL IN] terminal.

Pin 1 Pin 2

[INPUT] select switch
Switches the digital input signal channel (L, L+R or R).

Main specifications

<Speaker section>
Unit: 10 cm, cone type, magnetically shielded type x 1 Impedance: 4 ohms Output sound pressure level: 84 dB/W (1m) Frequency response: 80 Hz to 13 kHz Analog input Connector: 1/4 phone jack (unbalanced) Nominal input level: -10dBV Input impedance: 10 kohms or more
<General> <Power amplifier section>
Rated output power: 10 W or more (4 ohms, 1 kHz) Residual noise: -60 dBV or less (DIN AUDIO) Distortion: 0.5 % or less (10 W/4ohms, 1 kHz) Digital input Connector: XLR-3-31 type (balanced) Format: IEC 60958 (AES/EBU) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz Digital thru Connector: XLR-3-32 type (balanced) Format: IEC 60958 (AES/EBU) Dimensions: 120 (W) x 190 (H) x 120 (D) mm Weight: Approximately 2 kg Power requirement: 120VAC 50/60Hz 230VAC 50/60Hz 240VAC 50/60Hz Power consumption: 6W Supplied accessories: Power cord, Owner's manual Optional accessories: Model 9610 mounting bracket (see below.)

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* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement.
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) - 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 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specification) on this equipment are as shown below. 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 generation of noise in some cases.
FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE
* Including non-EU countries (as of January, 2005)

<AUSTRIA>

NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH. ADD: Im Winkel 5, A-2325 Velm, Austria TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074

<ITALY>

NAME: Proel S. p. A. ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/- SantOmero (Teramo), Italy TEL: (+39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862

<BELGIUM>

NAME: General Audio ADD: Raymond Pelgrimslaan 101, B-1702 GrootBijgaarden, Belgium TEL: (+32) 2-4630650, FAX: (+32) 2-4661500

<THE NETHERLANDS>

NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V. ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201

<DENMARK>

NAME: SC Sound ApS ADD: Malervej 2, DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark TEL: (+45) 4399-8877, FAX: (+45) 4399-8077

<NORWAY>

NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS ADD: P.O. Box 145, Vinderen, 0319 Oslo, Norway TEL: (+47) 2213 9900, FAX: (+47) 2214 8259

<FINLAND>

NAME: Noretron Oy Audio ADD: P. O. Box 22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352

<PORTUGAL>

NAME: Caius - Tecnologias Audio e Musica, Lda. 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

<FRANCE>

NAME: Sennheiser France ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur-Seine Cedex, France TEL: (+33) 0300, FAX: (+33) 0324

<SPAIN>

NAME: Letusa S. A. ADD: C/Laguna 10, 28923 Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain TEL: (+34) 91-4862800, 91-4470898 FAX: (+34) 91-6414597

<GERMANY>

NAME: Mega Audio GmbH ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046

<SWEDEN>

NAME: Sennheiser AB ADD: John Ericssonsgatan 10, P.O. Box 22035, SE-Stockholm, Sweden TEL: (+46) 16400, FAX: (+46) 16490

<GREECE>

NAME: Bon Studio S. A. 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

<SWITZERLAND>

NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich, Switzerland TEL: (+41) 1-4323230, FAX: (+41) 1-4326558

<ICELAND>

NAME: I. D. elrf. electronic Ltd. ADD: ARMULA REYKJAVIK, ICELAND TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011

<UK>

NAME: SCV London ADD: 40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton, Essex IG10 3NY U. K. TEL: (+44) 20-8418-0778, FAX: (+44) 20-8418-0624

FOSTEX CO.

3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan, 196-0021

FOSTEX AMERICA

13701 Cimarron Avenue Gardena, CA 90249 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN JAPAN JULY 064 000FX

review

Fostex RM-2
You want sound but the space is tight so youd like it as small as possible. How does as stereo rackmount in a 1U grab you? ZENON SCHOEPE listens with condence.
ONITORING CAN BE divided into a number of different classes depending on your outlook and how precious you want to be about the subject. In there among the talk of denitive references and domestic reference lies the unglamorous but important business of monitoring just to hear that something is there. Rackmounting such a monitoring device makes it the preserve of the machine room, truck or anywhere else where space is tight or valuable. The problem with the RM-2 is that its not rackmountable when you get it; you have to screw the ears on yourself. Thats the sort of thing I used to enjoy when I was younger but its an irritation now and I cant imagine why anyone would want to use it as a standalone; if you need a standalone then use some speakers.
The RM-2 (399 + VAT) is a tidy little 1U that provides two speakers for full and glorious stereophonic reproduction together with some metering and analogue or digital input source selection. Rackmounting monitors tend to fall into two rough categories: those that serve as a listening post for a variety of sources that can be connected to the back and those that simply play out leaving the multitude of source selection to some other piece of gear. The RM-2 very rmly falls into the second type. You get a pair of balanced inputs on Combi connector and an XLR AES-EBU running 44.1-96kHz. You switch between these two sources on a dedicated front panel switch with LED indicators. Once you have the stereo signal you want you can decide how youd like to be listening to it. A second
Representing one of the enduring designs from the brand, there seem to have been small black boxes with volume controls and orange Fostex logos on the front for as long as the company has existed. Of course, the models have changed but the 6301B, on which the 6301D is based, has been around for long enough to attract widespread acceptance. Youll see them in studios, machine rooms, bound together with an adaptor and rackmounted, and theyve long been an exhibition demo favourite on account of being small and innocuous. Its the denitive convenience monitor. The 6301D (199 +VAT each) adds an AES-EBU input and Thru to its back panel alongside the analogue jack input. The front panel retains the power switch and LED and Volume pot, which never really needs to go past 2 in a small civilised room situation. Part of the charm is the aluminium box and metal grill that makes it feel indestructible and 6301s can certainly take some knocks (note to SCVLondon to check the review models upon return). A 10W amp drives a single 10cm driver with no ports and no fancy stuff. Like the RM-2 above, 6301s are about hearing something rather than listening and in this role they excel. Theres a middly quality again that aids clarity and youre not going to forget about it while its playing along in the background. However, what I really like about them is how you can pick them up and plug them into anything you want to get sound out of in a hurry. Still convenient, now with a digital input.

Fostex 6301D

switch circles through the options of delivering from the two speakers LR stereo, mono or the isolated Left or right channels individually in mono. Thankfully there is LED indication of what you are listening to although its not the most obvious of presentations. The Channel Select switch also acts as a Mute when pressed and held. Theres then a dual concentric Level pot and a ne sounding headphones circuit that disables the speakers when a plug is inserted. Finally we encounter the metering which is multi-LED and switched in ballistic from 3S peak hold for digital sources to just peak hold for analogue sources. Needless to say, slap a modern hot CD up the analogue and the room lights up and stays lit. The Peak hold on this is unfortunate and would have been far more useful if it followed the digital inputs 3S pattern. I also have a problem with the intensity of the LEDs because they are so very bright that in low to medium lighting conditions I found they blinded me from being able to see the panel legending around them. Still, the RM-2 doesnt sound that bad for the intended application. Theres very little in the way bottom end and nothing in the way of rattles and buzzes, which is important. The sound is peaky and middly without a lot of top end zz perfect therefore for cutting through in noisy environments. Theres also more than enough level available if it should come to a shouting match, although the RM-2 becomes very strident in its delivery when wound up. The 110mm x 40mm cone, magnetically shielded drivers are driven by a 10W amp, which doesnt sound as dangerous as it is, if you get my drift. Its not a bad little package marred by the metering issue but the fact remains that it is rare to nd a rackmount monitor for this sort of money.

PROS CONS

Contact
Compact; loud enough and abrasive enough to keep you informed. Metering too bright in low light conditions; peak hold is too much.
FOSTEX, JAPAN: Website: www.fostexinternational.com UK, SCVLondon: +418 1470

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March 2006