Fostex Headphones HP P1 User Manual

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FCC (U.S.A.) & ICES-003 (Canada) INFORMATION  
Table of contents  
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Safety instructions......................................... E-2  
Table of contents........................................... E-3  
Introduction ................................................... E-4  
Overview........................................................ E-4  
Supplied accessories .................................... E-4  
Power supply................................................. E-4  
Charging the battery ............................... E-4  
Names and functions  
This product, when installed as indicated in the  
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC  
and ICES-003 requirements. Changes or modifica-  
tions 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 require-  
ments, use high quality shielded cables for connec-  
tion 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 authoriza-  
tion to use this product in the USA / Canada.  
Front panel.............................................. E-5  
Top panel................................................. E-5  
Rear panel............................................... E-5  
Connecting a sound source  
Connecting an iPod/iPhone .................... E-6  
Connecting an old iPod/iPhone .............. E-6  
Connecting a general audio source ........ E-7  
Connecting a recorder or audio amplifier  
Using the [S/PDIF] output jack................ E-7  
Using the [LINE OUT] jack ...................... E-7  
Turning on or off the power  
3. NOTE  
This equipment has been tested and found to com-  
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-  
suant 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 oc-  
cur in a particular installation. If this equipment  
does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-  
sion 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:  
Turning on the power .............................. E-8  
Turning off the power.............................. E-8  
Various settings  
Adjusting the volume .............................. E-8  
Selecting the gain ................................... E-8  
Setting the filter....................................... E-9  
Specifications................................................ E-9  
Declaration of EC Directive ......................... E-10  
Fostex distributors list in Europe................. E-10  
• 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 con-  
nected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
4. Compliance with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Ca-  
nadian 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  
many cause undesired operation.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana-  
dian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme  
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
E-3  
 
Introduction  
Power supply  
Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex  
HP-P1.  
The HP-P1 runs on the lithium-ion battery integrat-  
ed with in the unit.  
To ensure the best performance, read this manual  
thoroughly before using the unit. Keep this manual  
handy for future reference.  
You can charge the battery from your personal  
computer that is USB-connected to the unit.  
When you purchase the unit, the battery is not  
fully-charged. Therefore, it is recommended to fully  
charge the battery before using.  
Note that even when the battery is exhausted, you  
can use the unit by USB-connecting to your per-  
sonal computer.  
Overview  
The Fostex HP-P1 is the high performance portable  
headphone amplifier featuring 32-bit stereo DAC.  
It converts digital audio signals from your iPod or  
iPhone into analog audio signals. The converted  
analog signal is output from the headphone and  
line output jacks. The DA conversion section em-  
ploys the newly-developed AKM AK4480, a high  
performance 32-bit stereo DAC.  
The HP-P1 also features the digital-to-digital con-  
version function that allows to convert iPod or  
iPhone digital audio data into an S/PDIF signal and  
feed it from the [S/PDIF] output.  
Charging the battery  
You can charge the internal battery by USB-  
connecting a personal computer to the [DC-IN]  
port (USB mini B) using the supplied USB mini-B to  
USB A cable.  
You can charge the battery even when the power of  
the HP-P1 is off.  
Supplied accessories  
Personal.  
computer  
The following are supplied with the HP-A3.  
• Dock Connector to USB cable x 1  
USB  
USB mini-B to USB A cable for battery charging x 1  
• Carrying case x 1  
• Owner’s manual (this manual) x 1  
While the battery is being charged, the status in-  
dicator on the top panel lights in green. When the  
battery is fully charged, the indicator turns off.  
Note that, if your iPod or iPhone is connected, the  
indicator lights in orange while the battery is being  
charged, or lights in red when the battery is fully  
charged.  
After purchasing the HP-P1, check all the accesso-  
ries are included in the package.  
<Memo>:Do not leave the unit in an extremely  
hot place, such as an overheated car. The bat-  
tery must be charged in a normal temperature  
environment.  
When the unit is left in a hot or cold place, the  
status indicator may flash in green for alerting.  
If the indicator still flashes in green after leaving  
the unit in a normal temperature environment  
for about one hour, consult your local Fostex  
dealer or service station.  
Status indicator lighting conditions  
Lit in red  
When the power is on while an iPod/  
iPhone is connected.  
Lit in green While charging  
Lit in orange While charging when the power is on  
and an iPod/iPhone is connected.  
Unlit  
When the battery is fully charged or  
when the power is off.  
E-4  
 
Names and functions  
Front panel  
Top panel  
Status indicator  
When the internal battery is  
being charged (i.e. a person-  
al computer is connected to  
the [DC-IN] port and a power  
is supplied from it), this indi-  
cator lights in green.  
When the power is on and an  
iPod or iPhone is connected,  
the indicator lights in red.  
When the internal battery is  
being charged and an iPod  
or iPhone is connected, the  
indicator lights in orange.  
USB connector (type A) for Dock  
Connector to USB cable  
Connects an iPod or iPhone using the supplied  
Dock Connector to USB cable.  
<Memo>:When both the analog input jack and  
USB connector are plugged in, the unit receives  
only the analog input signal. The USB connec-  
tor is disabled.  
Rear panel  
<Note>:Some old iPod or iPhone models do  
not recognize the HP-P1. See “Connecting  
an iPod/iPhone” on page E-6 for connectable  
iPod/iPhone models.  
Analog input jack (stereo mini jack)  
Connects the analog audio output (or headphone  
output) of a portable audio player, etc.  
[LINE OUT] jack (stereo mini jack)  
Outputs an audio source of the HP-P1 (iPod/iPhone  
audio or analog audio) in analog form. You can con-  
nect a recorder or audio amplifier to this jack.  
Headphone output jack (stereo mini jack)  
Connects stereo headphones.  
[S/PDIF] output jack (optical)  
Power indicator  
When you turn on the power, this indicator lights in  
red briefly and then turns to green.  
Outputs the S/PDIF digital signal converted from an  
iPod or iPhone digital audio signal. You can con-  
nect a recorder or amplifier that provides the digital  
input to this jack.  
When the battery is exhausted, it lights in red.  
Power switch/volume control dial  
This dial adjusts the headphone level, as well as  
switches on or off the power.  
When the dial is turned completely counterclock-  
wise, the power is off. By turning the dial clockwise  
beyond the “click”, the unit is turned on and the  
headphone level increases by further rotating it  
clockwise.  
[GAIN] switch  
Switches the gain of the headphone amplifier. See  
“Gain setting” on page E-8.  
[FILTER] switc  
Switches the type of the digital filter in the internal  
DAC. See “Filter setting” on page E-9.  
[DC-IN] port (USB mini B)  
You can charge the internal battery by connecting  
this port to your personal computer using the sup-  
plied USB mini-B to USB A cable.  
E-5  
 
Connecting a sound source  
<Memo>:  
Connecting an iPod/iPhone  
• When the HP-P1 is turned on, the headphone  
jack of the connected iPod/iPhone is dis-  
abled.  
• When the analog input jack is plugged in,  
the iPod/iPhone signal is not output from the  
HP-P1 (the analog input signal takes priority  
over the iPod/iPhone signal).  
Connectable iPod/iPhone models  
The following are the iPod/iPhone models con-  
nectable to the HP-P1 (as of January 2011 ).  
<Note>:The “connectable models” means the  
models that can transfer digital audio signal  
to the HP-P1 via the Dock Connector to USB  
cable.  
iPod touch  
(the second, third and fourth generations)  
Connecting an old iPod/iPhone  
Some iPod/iPhone does not recognize the HP-P1  
when it is connected to the HP-P1 using the sup-  
plied Dock Connector to USB cable.  
iPod classic  
iPod nano  
(the fourth, fifth and sixth generations)  
In such a case, the display of the iPod/iPhone  
shows the following message.  
iPhone 4  
iPhone 3GS  
iPhone 3G  
• For the latest information for connectable  
iPod/iPhone models, see the Fostex website.  
• If your iPod/iPhone is not listed above, see  
“Connecting an old iPod/iPhone” described  
below.  
The.currently.attached.  
accessory.is.not.supported.  
by.this.iPodꢀ  
In this case, the iPod/iPhone audio signal cannot  
be sent to the HP-P1 via the Dock Connector to  
USB cable.  
To send the iPod/iPhone audio signal to the HP-P1,  
two methods are available.  
Connect the USB (type A) port of the HP-P1 to your  
iPod/iPhone using the supplied Dock Connector to  
USB cable.  
(1) Connect the headphone output jack of the iPod/  
iPhone to the analog input jack of the HP-P1.  
iPod  
Headphone  
output  
When the HP-P1 is connected to your iPod/iPhone  
and the iPod/iPhone recognizes the HP-P1, the dis-  
play of the iPod/iPhone can show the HP-P1 infor-  
mation as below.  
(2) Connect the Dock connector of the iPod/iPhone  
to analog input jack of the HP-P1 using a “Dock  
connector to mini phone plug” cable available in  
the market.  
Model...HP-P1  
Manufacturer...Fostex  
Serial.Number  
Version...XꢀXXꢀXX  
iPod  
Dock.  
connector  
Accessory.cable  
<Note>:If the display of your iPod/iPhone does  
not show the HP-P1 information as above, see  
“Connecting an old iPod/iPhone” described be-  
low.  
• With method (1) above, the iPod/iPhone digital  
signal is sent to the HP-P1 via the iPod/iPhone  
headphone amplifier. On the other hand, with meth-  
od (2), the iPod/iPhone digital signal is directly sent  
to the HP-P1 (the iPod/iPhone headphone amplifier  
is bypassed).  
E-6  
 
Connecting a general audio source  
Connecting a recorder or audio amplifier  
By connecting an audio device that provides the  
analog line output to the analog input jack of the  
HP-P1, you can monitor high quality audio sound  
via headphones.  
Audio.device  
In addition to the headphone output, the HP-P1  
also provides the [LINE OUT] jack that feeds the  
analog signal as well as the [S/PDIF] output jack  
that feeds the S/PDIF digital signal.  
By connecting a recorder or audio amplifier to ei-  
ther of these jacks, you can copy iPod/iPhone au-  
dio sources or monitor them from a speaker system  
with fine audio quality.  
Analog  
line.output.  
<Memo>:When both the analog input jack and  
USB connector (type A) are plugged in, the  
signal from the analog input jack takes priority  
over the iPod/iPhone signal (the iPod/iPhone  
signal is not output from the HP-P1).  
Using the [S/PDIF] output jack  
The [S/PDIF] output jack outputs the S/PDIF digital  
signal that is digital-to-digital converted from an  
iPod/iPhone digital audio signal received from the  
USB connector (type A). By connecting a recorder  
or amplifier that provides the digital input to this  
jack, you can transfer an iPod/iPhone audio source  
in digital domain (without converting it to analog).  
That is, you can make dubbing of iPod/iPhone  
audio sources or monitor iPod/iPhone from your  
speaker system with fine audio quality.  
Audio.recorder/amplifier  
Digital.  
input.jack  
Using the [LINE OUT] jack  
The [LINE OUT] jack outputs an analog audio sig-  
nal that is converted from an iPod/iPhone digital  
audio signal or that is fed to the analog input jack.  
By connecting a recorder or audio amplifier to this  
jack, you can make audio dubbing of your iPod/  
iPhone audio sources or monitor iPod/iPhone from  
your speaker system.  
<Memo>:You cannot control the output level  
of the [LINE OUT] jack using the power switch/  
volume control dial.  
Audio.device  
Analog  
input  
E-7  
 
Turning on or off the power  
Various settings  
When you enjoy music via headphones, make the  
following settings appropriately depending on the  
circumstance or your preference.  
Turning on the power  
To turn on the power, follow the procedure below.  
1. Make sure that all the connections between the  
HP-P1 and external devices are made.  
Adjusting the volume  
You can adjust the headphone volume using the  
power switch/volume control.  
2. Make sure that the internal battery is charged or  
the [DC-IN] port of the unit is USB-connected to a  
personal computer.  
3. Turn the power switch/volume control dial clock-  
wise until it clicks.  
The power is turned on. The power indicator lights  
in red briefly and then turns to green.  
If an iPod/iPhone is connected to the unit, the iPod/  
iPhone is automatically turned on.  
<Memo>:The power switch/volume control  
only affects the headphone output level. It does  
not affect the output level of the [LINE OUT]  
jack.  
<Memo>:When the battery is exhausted, the  
power indicator lights in red.  
Selecting the gain  
Turning off the power  
You can select the gain of the headphone amplifier  
using the [GAIN] switch.  
To turn off the power, turn the power switch/volume  
control dial counterclockwise until it clicks.  
There are three switch positions available. The  
rightmost position provides the highest gain, while  
the leftmost position provides the lowest gain.  
Select the appropriate position depending on the  
sensitivity of your headphones.  
<Memo>:The [GAIN] switch only affects the  
headphone output. It does not affect the [LINE  
OUT] jack.  
E-8  
 
Setting the filter  
Specifications  
You can select the digital filter type using the [FIL-  
TER] switch depending on your preference.  
• Headphone output jack (stereo mini jack)  
Maximum output power: 80 mW + 80 mW  
Applicable load impedance: 16 ohms or more  
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.3  
dB (at 32 ohm load, 80 mW output power)  
• [LINE OUT] jack (stereo mini jack)  
Nominal output level: -10 dBV  
• Analog input jack (stereo mini jack)  
Maximum input: Approx. 3.0 Vrms  
• [S/PDIF] output jack (optical)  
S/PDIF format (IEC 60958-3)  
• USB connector (type A) for Dock Connector to  
USB cable  
There are two switch positions; “1” and “2”.  
1: Conventional digital filter called “sharp roll-off  
filter”.  
2: AKM’s newly developed digital filter called “mini-  
mum delay filter”. It accurately reproduces the  
original recorded sound without pre-echo.  
For iPod/iPhone connection  
USB Type A  
• [DC-IN] port  
USB Type mini B  
• Power supply  
<Memo>:The [FILTER] switch only affects the  
headphone output. It does not affect the [LINE  
OUT] jack.  
Internal lithium-ion battery  
• External dimensions  
75 (width) x 25 (height, excluding rubber feet) x  
130 (depth, including protrusions) mm  
• Weight: Approx. 260 g  
* “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone,” mean  
that an electronic accessory has been designed  
to connect specifically to iPod and iPhone,  
respectively, and has been certified by the de-  
veloper to meet Apple performance standards.  
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this  
device or its compliance with safety and regula-  
tory standards. Please note that the use of this  
accessory with iPod, iPhone, may affect wireless  
performance.  
* iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuf-  
fle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
* Specifications and appearance are subject to  
change without notice for product improvement.  
E-9  
 
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  
* Including non-EU countries (as of January 2011)  
<AUSTRIA>  
<HUNGARY>  
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH  
NAME: ATEC Hungary Kft  
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany  
TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046  
ADD: H-110/ Budapest, Fogado u. 3, Hungary  
TEL: (+36) 1-4319005, FAX: (+36) 1-4319006  
<BELGIUM>  
<ICELAND>  
NAME: General Audio  
NAME: I. D. elrf. electronic Ltd.  
ADD: Raymond Pelgrimslaan 101, B-1702 Groot-Bijgaarden,  
Belgium  
ADD: ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND  
TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011  
TEL: (+32) 2-4630650, FAX: (+32) 2-4661500  
<ITALY>  
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NAME: Proel S. p. A.  
NAME: Shark Art  
ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 - Sant’Omero (Teramo),  
ADD: 15 Hristo Popovich Str., Varna 9000, Bulgaria  
TEL: (+359) 52-600172, FAX: (+359) 52-250578  
Italy  
TEL: (+39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862  
<CZECHO>  
<THE NETHERLANDS>  
NAME: Praha Music Center spol s.r.o.  
ADD: Ocelarska 937/39, Praha 9, 190 00, Czecho  
TEL: (+420) 226-011-111, FAX: (+420) 226-011-112  
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>  
<NORWAY>  
NAME: Benum Nordic A/S  
NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS  
ADD: Meterbuen 18, Skovlunde, 2740 Denmark  
TEL: (+45) 4451-8900, FAX: (+45) 4451-8911  
ADD: P. O. Box 145, Vinderen, 0319 Oslo, Norway  
TEL: (+47) 2213 9900, FAX: (+47) 2214 8259  
<FINLAND>  
<POLAND>  
NAME: Noretron Oy Audio  
NAME: Mega Music Spolka z o.o  
ADD: Ul. Lesna 15, 81-876 Sopot, Poland  
TEL: (+48) 58-551-18-82, FAX: (+48) 58-551-18-72  
ADD: P. O. Box 22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland  
TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352  
<FRANCE>  
<SPAIN>  
NAME: Sennheiser France  
NAME: Letusa S. A.  
ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur-Seine Cedex,  
France  
ADD: C/Laguna 10, 28923 Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain  
TEL: (+34) 91-4862800, 91-4470898, FAX: (+34) 91-6414597  
TEL: (+33) 1 4987 0300, FAX: (+33) 1 4987 0324  
<SWEDEN>  
<GERMANY>  
NAME: Benum Nordic A/S  
ADD: Aldermansvagen 17, 171 48 Solna, Sweden  
TEL: (+46) 8 207710  
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH  
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany  
TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046  
<SWITZERLAND>  
<GREECE>  
NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG  
NAME: Bon Studio S. A.  
ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich, Switzerland  
TEL: (+41) 1-4323230, FAX: (+41) 1-4326558  
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  
<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  
© PRINTED IN JAPAN January 2011 8289676000 525714  
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