Fostex 6301DT User manual

Active Speaker
6301DT
Owner's Manual
Thank you for purchasing this Fostex product.
This manual provides instructions for basic use of the unit.
Read this before using the unit for the rst time.
© FOSTEX COMPANY All Right Reserved
English
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 WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS
• CAUTION: The symbol To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect to
mains power supply while grille is removed.
• WARNING: An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a
MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
• CAUTION: Use of any controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those herein specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
• WARNING: Do not place the unit on top of any soft, porous, or sensitive
surfaces to avoid damaging the surface. Use a protective barrier between the
unit and surface to protect the surface.
• WARNING: Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference
regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move
away from any fluorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
• WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
• WARNING: Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus
from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK).
NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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 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.
 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.
The 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 does not obstruct 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 the appliance is not compromised.
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 spraying
water.
19. Objects containing liquid such as vases must not be put on the appliance.
20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the
power switch is in the off position.
21. Appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appliance.
22. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
23. Appliances with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains
outlet with a protective earth connection.
24. The appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug / inlet can
be easily pulled out by hand.
25. The main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain readily
operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To completely
disconnect the appliance from supply mains, the mains plug of the
appliance shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
 FCC (U.S.A.) & ICES-003 (Canada) INFORMATION
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained
in this manual, meets FCC and ICES-003 requirements. Changes or
modifications 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
installation instructions. Failure to do so could void your FCC / ICES-003
authorization 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
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. 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
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may 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.
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Introduction
6301DT is a compact monitor with built-in amplier equipped with Dante function and
performs various types of monitoring.
 Features
• The cone–shaped, full-range speaker produces stable sound.
• As the speaker is compact and consists of a single unit, it can be placed anywhere.
• The speaker uses a tough, aluminum die cast enclosure.
• Switches and knobs do not protrude from the panel to prevent damage caused if the speaker falls
over.
• Equipped with a switching power circuit compatible with 100 V to 240 V AC power supplies.
• 6301DT is designed to output either or both of any two-channel digital signals out of Dante network
signals.
Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
• By attaching wall mounting bracket EB-6301 (sold separately) to the unit, you can both adjust the
angle of the unit and x it to walls.
 Dante Network and System
Dante® is a network-audio protocol developed by Audinate.
Dante network system transmits multiple uncompressed digital audio signals over IP networks
compatible with Gigabit Ethernet.
For more information on Dante, visit the website below.
www.audinate.com
 Accessories
• Power cord × 1
• Owner's Manual (this manual) × 1
• Safety Instruction × 1
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Part names and functions
 Front
[VOLUME]
Adjusts the volume.
[POWER] indicator
Turns on and o to indicate the status of the unit.
O: Power o
Lit up in red: The power is on but there is no input
signal or the input signal is not locked.
Lit up in green: A device is connected to the [Dante
IN] terminal and locked for the input signals.
Flashing in green: A device is connected to the
[Dante IN] terminal and the unit is locked as clock
master.
[ON/OFF] button
Turns the unit on/o.
• Use a standard AC outlet.
• Disconnect the plug from the outlet when the
unit will not be used for a long time.
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 Back
[Dante IN] terminal
Inputs Dante signals.
Connects a LAN cable (RJ45 type). Use an
Ethernet cable with CAT5e or higher.
[ANALOG IN] terminal
Ф6.3 mm (1/4") TS phone unbalanced analog
input terminal.
The input signal to the [ANALOG IN] terminal is
given priority over the input signal connected
to the [Dante IN] terminal. When input plugs
are connected to both input terminals at the
same time, the input signal to the [ANALOG IN]
terminal is output from 6301DT.
[INPUT SEL] switch
Selects the audio channel output from 6301DT
when Dante is being input.
Selects 1ch only (1), 1ch+2ch (1+2), and 2ch only
(2).
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[AC IN] terminal
Used to connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cord.
A grounding type plug has a third grounding prong. The third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into your AC outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Specications
6301DT
Type Sealed powered speaker system
Speaker 100 mm cone-shaped, full-range speaker × 1
Frequency band 70 Hz to 15 kHz
Output sound pressure level 85 dB/W (1 m)
Maximum output sound pressure level 98 dB
Rated output 20 W
T. H. D. 0.05% (at 1 kHz 1 W output)
Input terminal Analog unbalanced/ф6.3 mm (1/4") TS phone
Dante/RJ45 (CAT5e or higher)
Input impedance Analog input (unbalanced) 10 kΩ or more
Input sensitivity Analog (unbalanced): -14 dBV (0.2 Vrms)
Residual noise −65 dBV
Enclosure material Aluminum die-casting
Power consumption 10 W
External dimensions (mm) 120 (W) × 189 (H) × 120 (D)
Weight Approx. 2.3 kg
Power AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Length of the power cord Approx. 2 m
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Dimensional drawings
51.5
10.0
113.0
7.0
189.0
120.0
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Optional accessory
By attaching a wall tting angle (sold separately) to the unit, you can adjust the angle of the unit and x
the unit to walls.
Wall tting angle EB-6301
CAUTION
Ask a professional to x the unit to a wall using
the bracket.
Fostex is not responsible for accidents and
casualties caused by using the bracket.
When you attach the unit to the bracket, attach it
rmly using the screws supplied with EB-6301.
Otherwise the unit may fall and cause accidents
leading to injuries and damage.
Wall tting angle EB-6301
6301DT
Specications
External dimensions (mm) 200 (W) × 75 (H) × 148 (D)
Weight 850 g
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 Accessories of EB-6301
• Mounting screw × 2
• Rubber washer (with no grooves) × 2
• Rubber washer (with grooves) × 2
 Dimensional drawings of EB-6301
Ø10.0
4x Ø5.5
Ø14.4
R23.0
45°
14x R8.0
8x R1.5
6x R4.5
2x R40.0
(17.4)
194.0±0.25
2x R3.0
(200.0)
148.0
130.0
117.5
105.0
92.5
2x M6(Pitch=1.0)
40.0
75.0
130.0±0.2
70.0
194.0+0.40
-0.25
(90° )
+0.2°
-0.0°
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 Attaching EB-6301
1 Remove the screws on the top and bottom of the 6301DT.
2 Attach the rubber washers (with no grooves) to the top and bottom of the unit.
3 Fit the rubber washers (with grooves) onto the mounting screws.
4 Adjust the unit to your preferred position in the bracket, then attach and tighten
the mounting screws prepared in step 3.
English
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Fostex Company, a division of Foster Electric Company, Limited
1-1-109, Tsutsujigaoka, Akishima City, Tokyo, 196-8550, Japan
TEL: [phone]
© PRINTED IN CHINA DEC. 2020
Declaration of EC Directive
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance
concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) - Directive on approximation of
member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/tech_support/declaration-conformity.shtml
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 Nov. 2020)
Albania
NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.player.rs
Austria
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Feldborn 3, in 55444Waldlaubersheim, Germany
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.megaaudio.de
Baltic states
NAME: Mafico Pro
ADD: Weg en Bos 2, 2661 DH Bergschenkoek,The Netherlands
TEL: +31 (0)10 - 414 8426
FAX: +31 (0)10 - 404 8863
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.mafico.com
Belgium
NAME: XLR sprl/bvba
ADD: Pierre Strauwenstraat 24, 1020 Brussels, Belgium
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.xlrpro.be
Bosnia and Hezegovina
NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.player.rs
Croatia
NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.player.rs
Czecho
NAME: Praha Music Center spol s.r.o.
ADD: Ocelarska 937/39, Praha 9, 190 00, Czecho
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.pmc.cz
Denmark
NAME: Nordic Pro Audio Aps
ADD: Bjerringbrovej 143, DK-2610 Rødovre
TEL: +45 - 31 20 70 21
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://nordicproaudio.com/
Estonia
NAME: Mafico BV
ADD: Weg en Bos 2, 2661 DH Bergschenkoek,The Netherlands
TEL: +31 (0)10 - 414 8426
FAX: +31 (0)10 - 404 8863
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.mafico.com
Finland
NAME: Hifitalo
ADD: Salitunkatu 3, 24100 Salo, Finland
TEL: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hifitalo.fi
France
NAME: Hamy Sound (Headphones and USB DAC Only)
ADD: 28 Rue Edith Cavell, 92400 Courvevoie, France
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hamysound.com
France
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Feldborn 3, in 55444Waldlaubersheim, Germany
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.megaaudio.de
France
NAME:TLHP/Son Lumiere Concept (Speaker Component Only)
ADD: 10 rue du Passavent, Zone duVal d’Orson, 35770 Vern sur
Seiche
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.toutlehautparleur.com/marque-tlhp.
html
Germany
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Feldborn 3, in 55444Waldlaubersheim, Germany
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.megaaudio.de
Greece
NAME: Bon Studio S.A
ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece
TEL: [phone], 606, 607, 608
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bonstudio.gr
Hungary
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Feldborn 3, in 55444Waldlaubersheim, Germany
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.megaaudio.de
Italy
NAME: Art of Music sas (Hi-Fi system and Speaker
Components)
ADD: Via Dal Lino 23/2, 40134 Bologna, Italy
TEL: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.artofmusic.it
Italy
NAME: Backline S.u.r.l.
ADD: Via dell’Aprica, 16 - 20158 Milano, Italy
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.backline.it
Kosovo
NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.player.rs
Latvia
NAME: Mafico BV
ADD: Weg en Bos 2 2661 DH Bergschenhoek Nederland
TEL: +31 (0)10 - 414 8426
FAX: +31 (0)10 - 404 8863
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.mafico.com
Lithuania
NAME: Mafico BV
ADD: Weg en Bos 2 2661 DH Bergschenhoek Nederland
TEL: +31 (0)10 - 414 8426
FAX: +31 (0)10 - 404 8863
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.mafico.com
Macedonia
NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.player.rs
Montenegro
NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.player.rs
Netherlands, The
NAME: Mafico BV
ADD: Weg en Bos 2 2661 DH Bergschenhoek Nederland
TEL: +31 (0)10 - 414 8426
FAX: +31 (0)10 - 404 8863
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.mafico.com
Norway
NAME: Nordic Pro Audio Aps
ADD: Bjerringbrovej 143, DK-2610 Rødovre
TEL: +45 - 31 20 70 21
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://nordicproaudio.com/
Poland
NAME: MIP sp.z.o.o
ADD: Dziatdowska 12,Warsawa, Poland
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.mip.bz
Romania
NAME: DVD Planet Buying Srl
ADD: Sfantul Elefterie Street, No 3a District 5, 050523
Bucuresti, Romania
TEL: [phone]
Email: [email protected]o
Website: http://www.DVDPLANET.ro
Russia
NAME: Audio Mania LLC (Speaker Component Only)
ADD: 107023 Barabanniy Lane 4/4, Moscow Russia
TEL: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.audiomania.ru
Russia
NAME: BLADE Group of Companies
ADD: 1st Krasnoselskiy lane, 7/9A, bld. 11, 3rd floor, Moscow
Russia 107140
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.blade.ru/
Serbia
NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.player.rs
Slovakia
NAME: Rockcentrum
ADD: Ambra Pietra 40, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.rockcentrum.sk
Slovenia
NAME: Player Plus d.o.o.
ADD: St. Sestara Strain 1/13, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.player.rs
Spain & Portugal
NAME: ATCONSUMER
ADD: Club Nautico Premiá. Local 3, 08330 Premiá de Mar
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.atconsumer.es/
Sweden
NAME: Nordic Pro Audio Aps
ADD: Bjerringbrovej 143, DK-2610 Rødovre
TEL: +45 - 31 20 70 21
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://nordicproaudio.com/
Sweeden, Norway, Finland & Denmark
NAME: Supersonic Svenska AB (Speaker Components Only)
ADD: PO BOX 42043, 126 12 Stockholm, Sweden
TEL: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Switzerland
NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG
ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich, Switzerland
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.audio-bauerpro.ch
Turkey
NAME: Extreme Audio
ADD: Sheraton Istanbul Maslak Kat B2 Buykdere Cad. Nr:233
Ucyol Mevkii 34398 Maslak IstanbuulTurkey
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.extreme-audio.com
UK
NAME: SCV Distribution
ADD: Unit C1 Belcon Industrial Estate, Geddings Road,
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0NT, UK
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected].uk
Website: http://www.scvdistribution.co.uk
Ukraine
NAME: A &T Trade Petroshop
ADD: 29, Obolonskaya Str., Kiev, Ukraine 04071
TEL: [phone]
Ukraine
NAME: Era in Ear (Comsumer Products Only)
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