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32 bit/DAC Headphone amplifier
HP-A8
MK2
Thank you very much for purchasing a Fostex product.
This manual provides instructions for basic use of the unit.
Read this before using the unit for the first time.
<Note>
Before connecting this product to a Windows computer with a USB cable, install the USB Audio
Class 2.0 driver for HP-A8
Macintosh computers, you can use the product without downloading the driver software. Please
use FOSTEX-AudioPlayer (freeware) for audio playback which can be found at the URL below.
http://www.fostexinternational.com/
. You can download the driver software from our website below. For
MK2
Owner's Manual
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8289706002
(612164)
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- Page 1 . You can download the driver software from our website below. For Macintosh computers, you can use the product without downloading the driver software. Please use FOSTEX-AudioPlayer (freeware) for audio playback which can be found at the URL below. http://www.fostexinternational.com/...
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Page 2: Warnings And Precautions
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS • CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, ATTENTION: Danger d’explosion si les MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, piles sont remplacées de façon incorrect. FULLY INSERT. Remplacer les piles seulement par le même ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS type de pile ou l’équivalent. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, Lisez ces instructions. tripod, bracket, or table specified 2) Keep these instructions. by the manufacturer, or sold with Conservez ces instructions. the apparatus. When a cart is 3) Heed all warnings. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
ICES-003 requirements. Changes or modifications not • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. expressly approved by Fostex Company for compliance • Increase the separation between the equipment and could void the user’s authority to operate the receiver. -
Page 5: Introductions
Introductions HP-A8 is a DAC headphone amplifier with high efficiency, high-quality sound. You can enjoy high-quality digital audio signals from your computer or from a digital audio player. „ Features of the HP-A8 „ • Headphone amplifier equipped with high-quality sound 32bit-DAC (AK4490) and all discrete circuit. •... -
Page 6: Functions
Functions „ Front panel „ „ P ower indicator „ [ phones] terminals (1/2) Lights in red when the power is on. Connect the headphones with a standard stereo jack. Up to 2 pairs of headphones „... -
Page 7: Rear Panel
„ Rear panel „ SD CARD OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT AC IN AES/EBU „ [ DIGITAL IN - OPTICAL (1/2)] terminals „... -
Page 8: Remote Controller
„ Remote controller „ „ M ENU key Displays the menu screen. keys / Selects folders when using an SD card. „ key Turns the repeat function on/off when using an SD card. „ A key Not used. -
Page 9: Connecting External Audio Devices
Connecting external audio devices Connect a digital audio device as an input source to the digital audio input terminal, square optical terminals [OPTICAL 1]/[OPTICAL 2], the coaxial terminal [COAXIAL] or the AES/EBU terminal [AES/EBU]. Connect an analog audio device as an input source to the analog audio input terminal [ANALOG IN]. -
Page 10: Connecting Output Devices
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT Fostex PM0.5d, etc. (sold separately) AC IN AES/EBU To an AC outlet RCA cable To an analog amplifier, etc. „ Connecting the power cord „ Connect the power cord after all connections are finished. -
Page 11: Listening To An External Audio Device
Listening to an external audio device You can enjoy music from the external audio device connected to the unit through headphone output or analog output. Connect the desired device before the operation. (page 9) „ Listening to the external device „... -
Page 12: Listening To The Files On An Sd Card
Listening to the fi les on an SD card You can enjoy DSF fi les, WAV fi les and AIFF fi les. • To make folders on or copy fi les to an SD card, please use a computer. The unit does not support these operations. -
Page 13: Ejecting The Sd Card
„ Ejecting the SD card „ 4 Select the output source. Select headphones or analog output. Unmount the SD card by the following procedure before ejection. Otherwise, the data may be damaged. 1 Stop playback. Press the „ key on the remote controller. •... -
Page 14: Changing The Settings
Changing the settings You can change the settings according to your environment. 1 Press and hold the input sel switch on 4 Turn the input sel knob on the main the main unit or press the MENU key unit or press the </> key on the on the remote controller. - Page 15 Setting item Setting value "DIGITAL FILTER" Default: "SHORT DLY SHAP" Selects the digital filter. You can select from one of the 5 types of digital filters listed below. "SHORT DLY SHAP" "SHORT DLY SLOW" "SHARP ROLL-OFF" "SLOW ROLL-OFF" "SUPER SLOW" "MSCK SEL"...
- Page 16 Setting item Setting value "USB MUTE SEL" Default: "OFF" Activates cross-fade processing "OFF" (volume down) between files Play the signal from USB directly. A snapping noise may when the input source is set to be produced between files. "ON" "USB". Activates cross-fade processing at the beginning and end of the file.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common problems and solutions are listed below. Problem Solutions There is no sound. • Confirm that the product is connected properly (page 9). • Confirm that the input source is selected properly. (page 11) • Confirm that the output source is selected properly. -
Page 18: Updating The Version
„ Updating the version „ 7 Select "VERSION UP". Updating starts. An update file may be released to solve problems and provide a better listening environment. Update the product by the following procedure. 1 Save the obtained update file on an SD (SDHC) card. -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications <Input> USB terminal Connector B type (Standard) Quantization, sampling frequency 16/24/32 bit, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz/176.4 kHz/192 kHz, DSD 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz/11.2 MHz (ASIO) * DSD playback on Mac is compatible up to 5.6 MHz. Interface USB High Speed DIGITAL INPUT-OPTICAL (1, 2) terminal Connector Square optical... - Page 20 FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE * Including non-EU countries (as of Jan. 2016) Albania, Bosnia and Hezegovina, Croatia,...
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