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PM-0.5 MK
- Reference Manual -
Safety Instructions p-2
Introduction & Unpacking p-3
Setup Instructions p-4
Setup Instructions - continued p-5
Back Panel Overview p-5
Product Specifications p-6
Cable and Wiring Information p-6
Product Cleaning Instructions p-6
Declaration of EC Directive p-7

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CAUTION:
CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.
NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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.

"WARNING" The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle i s


intended to alert the user to the presence of important
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN in the literature accompanying the appliance.
OR MOISTURE,"
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
should be read before the appliance is operated. the point where they exit from the appliance.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions 13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
should be retained for future reference. recommended by the manufacturer.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the 14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
operating instructions should be adhered to. be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should period of time.
be followed. 15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen openings.
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
pool, and the like. serviced by qualified service personnel when:
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 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.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces personnel.
may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water
or spray of water.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted 19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the the appliance.
manufacturer. 20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its supply even if the power switch is at off position.
location or position does not interfere with its proper 21. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the placed on the apparatus.
ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such 22. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air manufacturer.
through the ventilation openings. 23. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other connection.
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 24. An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a plug / inlet can be easily pulled out by hand.
power supply only of the type described in the operating 25. Main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain
instructions or as marked on the appliance. readily operable and should not be obstructed during
11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be intended use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an from supply mains, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be
appliance is not defeated. disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Fostex PM0.5 MKⅡ
Professional Studio Monitor. As with all
Fostex products, the PM0.5 MKⅡ has been
designed to provide superlative performance,
unquestioned reliability and exceptionally
high value.

The PM0.5 MKⅡ was specifically engineered to


fulfill all of your critical near-field monitoring needs
and is emblematic of the years of experience
Fostex has had in the professional audio
marketplace. The PM0.5 MKⅡ takes full advantage
of internal bi-amplification and employs two
state of the art amplifiers that utilize high-
quality discrete bipolar output devices. The
5 ½" 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 PM0.5 MKⅡ
Professional Studio Monitor.

Unpacking
Prior to unpacking your Fostex PM0.5 MKⅡ 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 PM0.5 MKⅡ 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.

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Setup Instructions
Monitoring Distance = 1 to 2 meters

After carefully unpacking the PM0.5 MKⅡ Figure 1


Professional Studio Monitor, it is now Center of the tweeter

time to setup the monitors for the best


acoustic performance in your studio.
The PM0.5 MKⅡ was designed to be used
at a monitoring distance of 1 to 2 meters,
Center of the woofer
typically referred to as the near-field.

Monitoring Height = the acoustic Mid-point of the woofer and tweeter


center aimed at seated ear height

It is recommended that the PM0.5 MKⅡ 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 B


Figure 2

The monitoring angle between the left


and right monitors and the listening
position should equal 60 degrees. The Left Right

easiest way to determine this is to place B


D=
the speakers in such a way that the 30˚
distance between the left and right =B
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 PM0.5 MKⅡ 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, B: loudspeaker base width
Reference listening position
then the monitors should be placed with D: monitoring distance

the woofers inside and the monitors


"toed-in" towards the listening area.

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Setup Instructions continued
Once the studio monitors have been placed in their final location, it is time to proceed to connecting your
PM0.5 MKⅡ studio monitors to the mixing console or digital workstation. Connection to the PM0.5 MKⅡ 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 PM0.5 MKⅡ
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 PM0.5 MKⅡ monitor.
Step 4: Power up the all source equipment and then turn on the PM0.5 MKⅡ last.
Step 5: Set the gain of both monitors at medium setting and slowly bring up the gain of the console.
Step 6: Adjust the gain of both monitors for balance and for best signal to noise ratio

Once the above steps have been completed, you are ready to use your PM0.5 MKⅡ monitors. It is
recommended that you now play some familiar audio material and make any final adjustments, as far
as placement or level, to get the optimum performance in your monitoring environment.

Back Panel Overview


1
1. XLR & TRS Combination Input GAIN
This input is an electronically balanced input and PM0.5 MKⅡ
is compatible with both -10dBV and +4dBu INPUT
signals. OFF MAX CAUTION:

2. Continuously variable gain control


HEATSINK MAY GET HOT

2
This control adjusts the input level to the internal
amplifiers.
3. Heatsink
The heatsink dissipates heat from the amplifier. It
is important the heatsink receives proper
ventilation and is not placed near any sources of
heat.
4. Power Switch 3
Turns power to the amplifier section on or off.
On - position is the spot side.
5. Standard IEC Power Input CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
POWER
This power terminal should be used with a AVIS: RISQUD DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR

properly grounded three pin power cable, such as WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this equlpment to rain or

the one provide with the product.


moisture. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to quallfied personnel.

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C US
AC IN
LIS T E D

3024002
CONFORMS TO
UL STD.6500
CERTIFIED TO
CAN/CSA STD.E60065

MADE IN CHINA
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Product Specifications
Cabinet Dimensions Amplifier Power
181mm (W) × 280mm (H) ×260mm (D) includes heatsink High Frequency : 35 Watts
230mm (D) cabinet only - no heatsink Low Frequency : 35 Watts
7 1/8" (W) × 11" (H) × 10 1/4" (D) includes heatsink
9" (D) cabinet only - no heatsink Amplifier Distortion
<0.001% THD @ 25Watts / 8Ohm 20Hz-20kHz
Net Weight
6.5 Kg Amplifier Signal to Noise Ratio
14.3 Pounds >84dB
20Hz - 30kHz Not Weighted
Gross Weight Per pair (includes all packing material)
Amplifier Slew Rate
16 Kg
15V/ sec
35.2 Pounds
Power Requirements
Frequency Response US : 120VAC~60Hz
Free-Field Frequency Response : ±2dB 50Hz to 20KHz EUR/UK : 230VAC~50/60Hz
Low Frequency Cutoff : 40Hz (-10dB)
High Frequency Cutoff : 22kHz (-10dB) Power consumption
US : 35 Watts
EUR/UK : 40 Watts

Product improvement may warrant a change of specifications, newer materials or cosmetics, Changes in
specifications and features may be made without notice or obligations.

Cable and Wiring Information


Use 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. Other high
quality cables are available and those that incor porate better shielding will yield an overall higher noise
rejection, lowering your systems susceptibility to external interference. Another important tip to keep in
mind when wiring your system is to route all line level cables away from the AC and other power
sources, this will reduce the probability of having AC hum emanating from your studio monitors.

XLR TRS RCA


HOT (+) PIN 2 TIP TIP
COLD (-) PIN 3 RING
SHIELD (GROUND) PIN 1 SHIELD SHIELD

Product Cleaning Instructions


Prior to cleaning the PM0.5 MKⅡ monitor the power must be disconnected from the PM0.5 MKⅡ monitor.
Once the power has been terminated, cleaning can be accomplished using a damp (not wet) cleaning
rag. A light common household cleaner can also be used, but care must be taken not to use harsh
cleaning fluids. Regular dusting or cleaning with a damp rag will keep your product looking new for years.

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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 May, 2006)
<AUSTRIA> <ITALY>
NAME: ATEC Audio-u.Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH. NAME: Proel S. p. A.
ADD: Im Winkel 5, A-2325 Velm, Austria ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027-Sant’Omero
TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074 (Teramo), Italy
TEL: (+ 39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862
<BELGIUM>
NAME: General Audio <THE NETHERLANDS>
ADD: Raymond Pelgrimslaan 101, B-1702 Groot-Bijgaarden, NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V.
Belgium ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The
TEL: (+32) 2-4630650, FAX: (+32) 2-4661500 Netherlands
TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201
<DENMARK> <NORWAY>
NAME: SC Sound Aps
NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS
ADD: Malervej 2, DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark
ADD: P. O. Box 145, Vinderen, 0319 Oslo, Norway
TEL: (+45) 4399-8877, FAX: (+45) 4399-8077
TEL: (+47) 2213 9900, FAX: (+47) 2314 8259
<FINLAND> <PORTUGAL>
NAME: Noretron Oy Audio NAME: Caius - Tecnologias Audio e Musica, Lda.
ADD: P.O.Box 22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland ADD: Praca do Bom Sucesso, No 61 Bom Sucesso Trade
TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352 Center, Escritorio 701/702, 4150-1460 Porto, Portugal
TEL: (+351) 22-608-06-10, FAX: (+351) 22-608-06-29
<FRANCE>
NAME: Sennheiser France <SPAIN>
ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur-Seine NAME: Letusa S. A.
Cedex, France ADD: C/Laguna 10, 28923 Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain
TEL: (+33) 1 4987 0300, FAX: (+33) 1 4987 0324 TEL: (+34) 91-4862800, 91-4470898, FAX: (+34) 91-6414597

<GERMANY> <SWEDEN>
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH NAME: Sennheiser AB
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany ADD: John Ericssonsgatan 10, P. O. Box 22035, SE-104 22
TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046 Stockholm, Sweden
TEL: (+46) 8 566 16400, FAX: (+46) 8 566 16490
<GREECE>
NAME: Bon Studio S. A. <SWITZERLAND>
ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG
TEL: (+30) 210-3809-605, 606, 607, 608 ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich, Switzerland
FAX: (+30) 210-3845-755, 210-3827-868 TEL: (+41) 1-4323230, FAX: (+41) 1-4326558

<ICELAND> <UK>
NAME: I. D. Electronics NAME: SCV London
ADD: Gresa'svegur 12,108 Reykjavi'k, Iceland ADD: 40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate,
TEL: (+354) 553-3050, FAX: (+354) 553-3435 Loughton, Essex IG10 3NY U. K.
TEL: (+44) 20-8418-0778, FAX: (+44) 20-8418-0624

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