Fostex PX-5HS Owner's manual

Brand: Fostex

Model: PX-5HS

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: Owner's manual

Fostex PX-5HS provides you with a convenient hands-free experience by using the device as an active speaker. With its versatile capabilities, you can connect it to various audio sources, including your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks effortlessly. The speaker's compact size also makes it easy to carry around, so you can take your tunes with you wherever you go.

PX-5HS

Active Speaker

Owner’s manual

Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex PX-5HS active speaker.

This manual provides the operating instructions for the PX-5HS. Read this before you use the product

for the first time. After reading, keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can consult it at any time.

8588132001

(591538)

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Table of contents Introduction

The PX-5HS is HiFi audio speaker system that

inherits the concept of professional reference

monitor Fostex PX-5. It offers natural and clear

sound and you can enjoy listening to music with

superb quality in lighthearted manner.

A rotary encoder is used for adjusting the audio

volume level as well as tone (bass and treble)

controls, achieving quality sound and durability.

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When you turn on the power, the fade-in func-

tion is automatically activated and the volume

level gradually increases to the previously

stored level.

•

The parameter lock function prevents the set-

tings from being changed inadvertently.

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High power 5.2-inch woofer featuring the dia-

phragm that contains aramid ber for reinforce-

ment.

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1-inch soft dome tweeter featuring UFLC dia-

phragm for stable high-mid range sound.

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Rigid cabinet design eliminates unwanted vibra-

tion.

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Standby mode saves electricity.

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Three types of input connectors are provided for

input; XLR, Φ6.3mm(1/4")TS phone and RCA.

Supplied accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the

PX-5HS.

• Power cord x 1

• Owner’s manual (this manual) x 1

After purchasing the PX-5HS, check that all the

above items are included in the package.

WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ..........E-2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . .E-2

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3

FCC (U.S.A.) & ICES-003 (Canada)

INFORMATION ......................E-3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3

Supplied accessories ...................E-3

Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4

Volume level and tone controls . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adjusting volume level .................. E-5

Adjusting the tone controls .............. E-6

Standby function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Auto standby function .................

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Entering the standby mode manually ......

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Releasing the standby mode manually .....

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Parameter lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specications .........................E-7

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Speaker section. ......................

Amplifier section .........................

General .............................

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Declaration of EC Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-8

Fostex distributors list in Europe ..........E-8

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this

manual, meets FCC and ICES-003 requirements. Changes or modications

not expressly approved by Fostex Company for compliance could void 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 in-

stallation instructions. Failure to do so could void your FCC / ICES-003 autho-

rization 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 instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-

tion. 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 interfer-

ence, 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 numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

FCC (U.S.A.) & ICES-003 (Canada)

INFORMATION

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Equipped with tone control adjustment

A 24dB/Oct Linkwitz–Riley filter is used for the network

filter, achieving natural frequency transition and precise

stereo image positioning.

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[CONTROL] knob

Mode select switch

Active Speaker

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Adjusting volume level

In the LEVEL mode, you can adjust the volume

level using the [CONTROL] knob.

1) Set the mode select switch to the LEVEL posi-

tion.

LEVEL

The VOLUME status indicator lights steadily.

In this condition, you can coarsely adjust the vol-ume

level.

2) Adjust the volume level by rotating the

[CONTROL] knob.

<Memo>: If you turn the power OFF during the

indicator is flashing, the adjusted value will not be

saved.

VOLUME

LEVEL

Volume level and tone controls

You can adjust volume level as well as tone using the [CONTROL] knob.

VOLUME

LEVEL

Adjusting the tone controls

In the TONE mode, you can adjust the tone con

ols using the [CONTROL] knob.

The tone control function

includes TREBLE and

BASS.

1) Set the mode select switch to the TONE posi-

tion.

LEVEL

The upper status indicator (beside TREBLE) lights

steadily.

In this condition, you can adjust the treble set-

ting.

2) Adjust the treble by rotating the [CONTROL]

knob.

3) Press the [CONTROL] knob.

The lower status indicator (beside BASS) lights

steadily.

In this condition, you can adjust the bass setting.

4) Adjust the bass by rotating the [CONTROL]

knob.

<Memo>: If you turn the power OFF during the

indicator is flashing, the adjusted value will not

be saved.

TREBLE

FREQ : 10KHz

GAIN : +5dB(0.5dB/step) ～ -6dB(0.6dB/step)

BASS

FREQ : 100Hz

GAIN : +6dB(0.6dB/step) ～ -6dB(0.6dB/step)

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Auto standby function

When the mode select switch is set to VOLUME

or TONE, the auto standby function is enabled.

When the auto standby function is enabled, if

there is no input signal for 4 hours, the unit auto-

matically enters the standby mode.

When the unit receives a signal, the standby

mode is released.

<Memo>: Depending on the source noise level or

the connection condition, the auto standby function

may not correctly work.

When the unit is in the standby mode, the

“FOSTEX” logo on the front panel ashes.

<Memo>: When the mode select switch is set to

OFF, the auto standby function is disabled.

Standby function

Entering the standby mode manually

By long-pressing the [CONTROL] knob when the

mode select switch is set to OFF, you can turn

the unit to the standby mode.

This feature would be useful when you go

outside the listening room for a while.

Releasing the standby mode manually

When the unit is in the standby mode, pressing

the [CONTROL] knob releases the standby mode

and returns to the normal condition.

When the mode select switch is set to OFF, the

parameter lock function is enabled and the unit is

in the following conditions.

• You cannot change the setting values.

• The auto standby function is disabled.

Parameter lock function

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Speaker section

Enclosure type: 2 way bass reflex Units:

Tweeter: 1-inch soft dome tweeter

Woofer: 5.2-inch, Aramid ber diaphragm

Frequency response: 50 Hz

～

40 kHz

Amplier section

Rated output power

Low: 35 W

High: 18 W

Inputs

XLR-3-31 connector (balanced)

Maximum input level: +24 dBu

Input impedance: 20 kohms or more

Φ6.3mm(1/4")TS phone jack (unbalanced)

Maximum input level: +10 dBV

Input impedance: 10 kohms or more

RCA jack (unbalanced)

Maximum input level: +10 dBV

Input impedance: 10 kohms or more

The XLR-3-31 connector and the

Φ6.3mm(1/4")TS phone jack are combined

in the combo connector housing.

S/N ratio: 86 dB

Distortion (THD): 0.1 %

Crossover frequency: 2.5 kHz

Subsonic lter: 50 Hz

General

Dimensions: 280 (H) x 180 (W) x 210 (D) mm

Weight: 5 kg

Power requirement: US : 120 VAC, 60 Hz

EUR/UK : 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 50 W

(0.5 W or less in standby mode)

* Specifications and appearance are subject to

change without notice for product improve-

ment.

Specications

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/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

FOSTEX CO.

1-1-109, Tsutsujigaoka, Akishima City, Tokyo, 196-8550, Japan

Including non-EU countries (as of Jan. 2014)

Austria

NAME: Mega Audio GmbH

ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, 55411 Bingen, Germany

TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046

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