FOSTEX PM0.3BD Active Speaker Owner’s Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Fostex

Table of Contents

PM0.3BD Active Speaker
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Names and Functions
Power supply and speaker connection
Setting change
Connecting with Bluetooth
Connecting with USB
Windows 10
Windows 11
Mac OS Ventura
Specifications
References
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Owner’s Manual
PM0.3BD
Active Speaker

PM0.3BD Active Speaker

Bluetooth and the logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used under license.
This unit does not guarantee connectivity with all Bluetooth and USB audio devices.
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
A nameplate with ratings and other information is affixed to the bottom of the right side unit (built-in amplifier side) and to the AC adapter.

WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
WARNING : 10 reduce the risk or tire or electnc snocK, 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.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING : Do notinstal this equipment n a confined space such s a Dok cass or simiar unt.
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.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbonzinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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 per-sons.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appara- tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip- e over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
The apparatus shall be used in an open area.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on appalatus.
Mains plug is used as disconnect device. It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To completely disconnect the apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

Names and Functions

This product consists of an active speaker with stereo power amplifier installed and a passive speaker.

Active Speaker (R channel)
This is a speaker equipped with a stereo power amplifier that reproduces the right channel input signal.

Passive Speaker (L channel)
This is an unamplified speaker that reproduces the left channel input signal, by connecting to the active speaker (R channel) with the one-touch speaker cable comes with this product.

FOSTEX PM0.3BD Active Speaker - Speaker

[ ] button
Switch the power of the unit between ON and STANDBY. When power is ON, the indicator lights green. In standby mode, the indicator lights red.
(If the AC adapter is not connected, the indicator goes OFF.)
[INPUT SELECTOR] button
Switches the input between , USB, and AUX.
[VOLUME] knob
Adjust the volume level.
[MODE] setting switch
It changes the setting. Change the setting only when the power is OFF or STANDBY.
(If changes are made while the power is ON, the settings may not be reflected correctly.)
[USB] input terminal
Connect to a personal computer using the supplied USB cable.
[AUX] input terminal
Connect a stereo sound source using a stereo mini cable.
[SUB-OUT] output terminal
This RCA pin jack outputs a line level signal to an external sub-woofer. The output is monoral summing the left and right channel signal.
[L-OUT] output terminal
Connect to the passive speaker (L channel) with the one-touch speaker cable comes with this product.
[DC IN] terminal
Connect the AC adapter comes with this product.
[L-IN] terminal
Left channel signal will be input by connecting [L-OUT] terminal with the one- touch speaker cable comes with this product.

Power supply and speaker connection

: Connections between devices should be made while power is OFF

Setting change

[MODE] switch
Change the setting only when the power is OFF or STANDBY
(If changes are made while the power is ON, the settings may not be reflected correctly.)
[STANDBY] auto standby setting
OFF: Disabled
ON: Enabled If the incoming audio signal from the selected input remains at no-signal or near no-signal level for 15 minutes, the unit will enter the standby ready status, the power indicator will flash in green. After 3 minutes passes with this status, the power indicator will light in red, the unit will enter the standby mode and the power consumption will reduce up to approx.
0.5W. Once the unit enters standby mode, it does not automatically return to normal mode even if the signal is input again. Operate the [Power] button to return the unit to its normal state.
While in standby mode, operating 1 or 2 switch makes the unit go back to normal mode and the power indicator A will light in green.
[VOICE/MUSIC] setting
OFF: VOICE (sound characteristic for playing of narrations, readings, etc.)
ON: MUSIC (sound characteristic for playing music source)

Connecting with AUX Connecting with other audio equipment

Using a stereo mini phone <-> RCA cable bundled with this product, connect to the AUX input of the unit from an external audio device.

Selecting AUX input

Make sure the power of unit is ON.
Repeat pushing the INPUT SELECTOR button until the AUX indicator lights up.

Connecting with Bluetooth

In order to receive wireless audio using the Bluetooth, first the pairing setting is needed between the unit and a Bluetooth compatible equipment.

Press [ ] button to power ON.
Choose Bluetooth mode by pushing the INPUT SELECTOR button and keep holding it for approx. 2 seconds. The indicator will flash rapidly and the unit will enter pairing mode (searching for connected devices).
Release the button after the indicator becomes slowly blinking.
If press and hold the button while the indicator is blinking, the pairing mode will be stopped.
Set the Bluetooth function enabled with the device to be connected, such as smart phone.
[For Android] [Setup] → [Wireless and network] →Tap [Bluetooth] → Bluetooth function enabled
[For iPhone] [Setup] → Tap [Bluetooth] → Bluetooth function enabled
Select [Fostex PM0.3BD] appeared in the list of Bluetooth devices.
Once the pairing is completed, indicator will light solid.
*This unit does not guarantee wireless connectivity with all Bluetooth devices.
Status display of indicator

Status	Indicator
Waiting for pairing	Flash rapidly
Waiting for connection	Slowly blinking
Connection completed	Light solid

Memo

To enter the pairing mode again, press [INPUT SELECTOR]button and keep holding it until the Bluetooth indicator flashes rapidly (waiting for pairing).
While waiting for pairing, (the indicator slowly blinking), if the device is already connected to this unit in the past, it can start connecting by Bluetooth operation of the device or by briefly pressing the button of the unit.
While Bluetooth connection is completed, if the power of the unit is turned OFF, the Bluetooth connection will also be cancelled.
Press and hold for over 5 seconds All the pairing info will be erased. In this case, the , USB and AUX indicators together will blink 3 times
Even though the connection is made with a Bluetooth device, the paring with other device is possible. But the connection of former device will be cancelld.
The unit can store connection history information (pairing information) with up to 8 external devices.
If no connection is made for 5 minutes after entering pairing mode ( indicator : flashing fast), the unit returns to the connection waiting state ( indicator : blinking slowly).
The volume can be controlled from the connected smartphone or music player, but the volume on the unit operates independently.

If the Bluetooth connection does not work

If pairing fails

Turn OFF the Bluetooth communication of the smartphone, then turn it ON and pair it again.
Press the [ ] button on the unit to put it in STANDBY, press it again to turn it ON, and press and hold the [INPUT SELECTOR] button until the indicator flashes rapidly. Then try pairing again while the indicator is flashing rapidly.

Already paired but cannot reconnect

Turn OFF the Bluetooth communication of the smartphone, then turn it ON and reconnect again.
Press the [ ] button on the unit to put it in STANDBY, press it again to turn it ON, and press and hold the [INPUT SELECTOR] button until the indicator flashes rapidly. Then try pairing again while the indicator is flashing rapidly.
Cencel the pairing on the smartphone, then try pairing it again.

Connecting with USB

To use the unit to play audio, you need to designate the unit as the sound output destination on your computer.
Memo To obtain the high quality sound, set the sound output level maximum on the computer.
PC requirement

The unit can connect to a PC equiped with a USB 2.0 compatible USB port.
We recommend the OS of Windows 10 or higher and MacOS 10 or higher.

Connection
Connect the unit to your PC using the accessory USB cable. When powering the unit ON, the PC will recognize and register the unit as the sound output device.

Selecting the USB input

Make sure the unit is powered ON.
Repeat pushing the INPUT SECTOR button until the USB indicator light up.

Windows 10

Click [Setting] on the start menu and then choose [Bluetooth and other devices].
Choose [Sound setting].
Choose [Sound control panel] and then choose [Speaker Fostex PM0.3BD].

Windows 11

Click [Setting] on the start menu and then choose [Sound].

Mac OS Ventura

Open [System environment setting] on the Apple menu and choose [Sound].
Choose [Output] on the [Output and Input] item and choose [Fostex PM0.3BD] from the list.
Access [GO] -> [Utilities] -> [Audio MIDI Setup] and make sure that the [Output] format is set to one of the following settings.

Specifications

General

Enclosure system: 2-way bass reflex
Built-in woofer: 75mm cone
Built-in tweeter: 19mm soft dome
Output: 15 W + 15 W
Freq. Response: 100 Hz to 40 kHz
Dimensions: 110 mm (W) x 212 mm (H) x 133 mm (D)
Weight: 3.4 kg (1PAIR)

Bluetooth

Transmission method: Bluetooth standard Ver. 5.0
Output: Bluetooth standard Power Class 1
Transmission distance: Approx. 10 m *with no obstacles
Frequency band used: 2.4GHz
Supported profiles: A2DP
Supported codecs: SBC, AAC
Supported content protection: SCMS-T system
Transmission band: 20Hz-20kHz

USB

Terminal: USB typeC
Interface: USB2.0 High-speed
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48.0/88.2/96.0 kHz
Bit rate: 16/24bit

AUX

Terminal: 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack
Input sensitivity: 500mVrms
Max. input level: 2 Vrms

Power/AC power adapter

Input: AC100V-240V (50Hz/60Hz)
Output: DC15V 3.2A

Accessories

AC power adapter
USB cable
One-touch speaker cable
φ3.5 stereo mini phone/RCA cable

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 specifed voltage range.
This equipment is also compatible with the Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC) – Directive on approximation of member nation’s ordinance concerning the ecodesign requirement for energy-using products and with EU RoHS 2 Directive (2011/65/EU) – Directive on approximation of member nation’s ordinance concerning the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electric equipment.

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 Jan. 2023)

NAME: SCV Distribution
ADD: Unit C1 Belcon Industrial Estate, Geddings
Road Hodesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0NT, UK
TEL: (+44) (0)3301 22 2500,
FAX: (+44) (0)1992 44 9171
Email: fostex@scvdistribution.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.scvdistribution.co.uk

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