8588131000(587416)

Owner's Manual

Active monitor speaker

6301ND/NX/NE/NB

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 first time.

© FOSTEX COMPANY All Right Reserved

WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS• CAUTION: To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect to mains power
supply while grille is removed.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne connectez pas
l’appareil au secteur quand la grille est retirée.
• WARNING: An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a
MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
AVIS: L’appareil de construction de CLASSE I doit être raccordé à une prise
SECTEUR dotée d’une protection par mise à la terre.
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, APAR DE LA FENTELARGE, FOND.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose thisapparatus to rain or moisture.
AVIS: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer
cet appareil sous la pluie et l’humidité.
• CAUTION: Use of any controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those herein specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ATTENTION: L'utilisation de tout contrôle ou de réglages ou de procédures
autres que celles indiquées ci-après peut entraîner une exposition à desradiations dangereuses.
• WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approvedby the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.
AVIS: Les changements ou modifications à cette unité n'étant pas
expressément approuvé par la partie responsable de la conformité pourrait
annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur de faire fonctionner l'équipement.
• 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 theunit and surface to protect the surface.
AVIS: Ne placez pas l'appareil au-dessus de toutes les surfaces souples,
poreux, ou sensibles pour éviter d'endommager la surface. Utilisez une
barrière de protection entre l'unité et la surface à protéger la surface.
• WARNING: Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference
regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior moveaway from any fluorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
AVIS: L'utilisation de cet appareil à proximité d'éclairage fluorescent peut
provoquer des interférences sur l'utilisation de la télécommande. Si l'appareil
affiche un comportement erratique s'éloigner de tout éclairage fluorescent,telle qu'elle peut être la cause.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace onlywith the same or equivalent type.

ATTENTION: Danger d’explosion si les piles sont remplacées de façon
incorrect. Remplacer les piles seulement par le même type de pile oul’équivalent.
• WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
AVIS: Ne pas installer cet équipement dans un espace confiné comme unebibliothèque ou une unité similaire.
• 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 themains socket outlet completely.
AVIS: La prise du secteur est utilisé pour déconnecter le système. La prise dusecteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant
son utilisation. Pour être complètement déconnecté de l’alimentationd’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbonzinc),or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
No mezcle baterías viejas y nuevas. No mezcle baterías alcalinas, estándar
(carbono-zinc) o recargables (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.).

CAUTIONWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE
DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE
COUVERCLE (NI LE DOS).
NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
AUCUNE PIÈCE À L'INTÉRIEUR. ENTRETIEN DEPERSONNELQUALIFIE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole de l’éclair fléché dans un triangle équilatéral, estdestiné à alerter l’utilisateur de la présence d’une “tension
dangereuse” dans le boîtier du produit qui peuvent être desampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution
aux personnes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.
Lisez ces instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
Conservez ces instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
Respectez tous les avertissements.
4) Follow all instructions.
Suivez toutes les instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l’eau.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon sec.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur telles que radiateurs, registres dechaleur, poêles ou autres appareils (y compris les amplificateurs) produisantde la chaleur.
9) 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.
Ne détruisez pas la sécurité de la terre ou polarisées - fiche. Une fichepolarisée possède deux lames dont une est plus large que l’autre. Uneprise de terre possède deux lames et une broche de terre. La lame large
ou la troisième broche sont prévues pour votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie
ne rentre pas dans votre prise, consultez un électricien pour remplacer laprise obsolète.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly atplugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from theapparatus.
Protégez le cordon d’alimentation d’être piétiné ou pincé, particulièrement
au niveau des fiches, des prises, et le point où ils sortent de l’appareil.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
N’utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.

212) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable specified by the manufacturer, or sold with theapparatus. When a cart is used, use caution whenmoving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tipover.
Utilisez seulement avec la charrette, position, trépied,
support ou table spécifiée par le fabricant, ou a vendu
avec l’appareil . Lorsqu’une charrette est utilisée,utilise la prudence quand déplacer la combinaison de charrette / appareil
pour éviter la blessure de pointe-sur.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé
pendant de longues périodes de temps.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cordor plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into theapparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does notoperate normally, or has been dropped.
Confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. Une réparation est
nécessaire lorsque l’appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon que ce
cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé, liquide a été renversé ou
des objets sont tombés dans l’appareil, l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou àl’humidité, ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou s’il est tombé.
15) The apparatus shall be used in an open area.
Cet apprareil doit être utilisé dans un endroit a aire ouverte.
16) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
L’appareil ne doit pas êclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide,
tel qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur lobjet.
17) Mains plug is used as disconnect device. It shall remain readily operable andshould 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.
La prise du secteur et utilisé pou déconnecter le système. La prise dusecteur ne doit pas étre obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant
son utilisation. Pour être complèment déconnecté de l’alimentationd’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.

Introduction
The 6301N series are small monitors with built-in amplifiers for various kinds of monitoring.

Features of 6301ND/NX/NE/NB• 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.
• The speaker has the same width and height as the older model, so upgrading is easy.
• 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.
• By attaching wall mounting bracket EB-6301 (sold separately) to the unit, you can both adjust theangle of the unit and fix it to walls.
• The unit has an auto standby function that saves power automatically (power consumption of 0.5 W
or less) when input continuously falls below a certain level.

Comparison of the different models
6301ND
6301NX
6301NE
6301NB

Input
Digital (AES/EBU)/XLR
Analog (unbalanced)/phone
Analog (transformer type balanced)/XLR
Analog (unbalanced)/phone
Analog (electronic type balanced)/XLR
Analog (unbalanced)/phone
Analog (unbalanced)/phone

Output
THRU (AES/EBU) /XLR———

Accessories• Power cord × 1• Owner's manual (this manual) × 1

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Part names and functions
Front (same for 6301ND/NX/NE/NB)[VOLUME]
Adjusts the volume.
[POWER] indicator
Lights to indicate the state of the unit.
[ON/OFF] button
Turns the unit on/off.

• Use a standard AC outlet.
• Disconnect the plug from the outlet when theunit will not be used for a long time.

Back[DIGITAL IN] terminal
AES/EBU-compliant digital input terminal.
[DIGITAL THRU] terminal
Directly outputs the signal from the [DIGITAL IN]
terminal.
Analog input terminal (phone)
φ6.3 mm (1/4") TS phone unbalanced analog
input terminal.
Inputs connected to the analog input terminal
are prioritized over inputs to other terminals.
6301ND: [ANALOG IN]
6301NX/NE: [INPUT UNBALANCED]
6301NB: [INPUT]

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6301ND[INPUT SEL] switch
Used to select the type of analog signal that thedigital signal is transformed into.
Choose between left and right (R+L), left only (L),and right only (R).

6301NX/NE[AC IN] terminal
Used to connect to a power outlet using the
supplied power cord.
[INPUT BALANCED] terminal
XLR balanced analog input terminal.
6301NX uses a transformer type balanced system,
and 6301NE uses an electronic type balanced
system.

(The unit pictured above is 6301NX.)
6301NB

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The [POWER] indicator• 6301ND
Unlit: The power is off
Lit in green: A device is connected to the [DIGITAL IN] terminal and the digital signal is locked
Lit in orange: A plug is inserted in the analog input terminal (phone)
Lit in red: In standby• When a plug is inserted in the analog input terminal (phone), the indicator lights in orange whether
anything is connected to the [DIGITAL IN] terminal or not.

• 6301NX/NE/NB
Unlit: The power is off
Lit in green: The power is on
Lit in red: In standby
The auto standby function
When input to the unit continues below a certain level for approximately 25 minutes, the auto standby
function is activated, and power consumption is reduced to 0.5 W or below. If input then exceeds a certain
level, the unit reverts to its normal state. The auto standby function may not function normally depending on
the noise level of devices connected to the input terminals on the unit.

• When a device is only connected to the [DIGITAL IN] terminal, the unit goes into standby unless thedigital signal is locked.
• Even if the digital signal is locked, the unit goes into standby when input continues below a certain level
for about 25 minutes.

6Troubleshooting
Problem
Solutions
There is no sound. • Check the connection. ( page 4, page 5, page 6)• Check the set volume of each device.

Specifications
6301NDType
SpeakerFrequency bandOutput soundpressure level
Maximum output
sound pressure level
Rated output
T. H. D.

Input terminal

Output terminal(THRU)
Input impedance

6301NX
6301NE
Sealed powered speaker system
100 mm cone-shaped, full-range speaker × 1
70 Hz to 15 kHz

6301NB

85 dB/W (1 m)
98 dB
20 W
0.05% (at 1 kHz 1 W output)
Analog unbalanced/φ6.3 mm (1/4") TS phone
Digital XLR-3-31 type
Analog balanced
Analog balanced
IEC60958 (AES/EBU)
XLR-3-31 type HOT No. 2/ XLR-3-31 type HOT No. 2/
sampling frequency
transformer typeelectronic type44.1 kHz to 96 kHz
Digital XLR-3-32 type——

Residual noise

Analog input (balanced/unbalanced) 10 kΩ or more
Analog (unbalanced):
Analog (unbalanced): -14 dBV (0.2 Vrms)
Analog (unbalanced):-14 dBV (0.2 Vrms)
Analog (balanced): +4 dBu (1.2 Vrms)-14 dBV (0.2 Vrms)
Digital: -12 dBFS
−65 dBV−70 dBV

Enclosure material

Aluminum die-casting

Input sensitivity

Power
consumption
External
dimensions (mm)WeightLength of thepower cord

10 W
120 (W) × 189 (H) × 120 (D)Approx. 2.3 kg
Approx. 2 m

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Dimensional drawings(6301ND is pictured above, but the external dimensions are the same for each model.)8

Optional accessory
By attaching a wall fitting angle (sold separately) to the unit, you can adjust the angle of the unit and fix
the unit to walls.
Wall fitting angle EB-6301

CAUTIONAsk a professional to fix the unit to a wall using
the bracket.
Fostex is not responsible for accidents andcasualties caused by using the bracket.

When you attach the unit to the bracket, attach it
firmly using the screws supplied with EB-6301.
Otherwise the unit may fall and cause accidents
leading to injuries and damage.

6301ND/NX/NE/NB

Wall fitting angle EB-6301

Specifications
External dimensions (mm)Weight200 (W) × 75 (H) × 148 (D)
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


10Attaching EB-6301

1 Remove the screws on the top and bottom of the 6301N series.

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.

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Declaration of EC Directive
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinanceconcerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation ofmember 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 bygeneration of noise in some cases.

FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE* Including non-EU countries (as of Jan. 2014)

Austria
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, 55411 Bingen, Germany
TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046
Email: info@megaaudio.de
Web Site: http://www.megaaudio.de
Belgium
NAME: XLR sprl/bvba
ADD: Pierre Strauwenstraat 24, 1020 Brussels, Belgium
TEL: (+32) 2 520 0827, FAX: (+32) 2 521 1977
Email: info@xlrpro.be
Web Site: http://www.xlrpro.be
Czecho
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
Email: info@pmc.cz
Web Site: http://www.pmc.cz
Denmark
NAME: SC Sound A/S
ADD: Dalgas Alle 15, DK-6600 Vejen, Denmark
TEL: (+45) 4399 8877, FAX: (+45) 4399 8077
Email: mail@sc-sound.dk
Web Site: http://www.sc-sound.dk
Finland
NAME: Noretron Oy Audio
ADD: Mankkaantie 32, FIN-02180 ESPOO, Finland
TEL: (+358) 10-525-8000, FAX: (+358) 10-525-8010
Web Site: http://www.noretron.fi
France
NAME: Sennheiser France
ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur-Seine Cedex, France
TEL: (+33) 1 4987 0300, FAX: (+33) 1 4987 0324
Web Site: http://www.sennheiser.fr
France
NAME: Selectronic (Speaker Components Only)
ADD: Zac de L’Oree du Golf, 16 rue Jules Verne, 59790 Ronchin, France
TEL: (+33) 328 550 328, FAX: (+33) 328 550 329
Email: contact@selectronic.fr
France
NAME: Hamy Sound (Headphones and USB DAC Only)
ADD: 28 Rue Edith Cavell, 92400 Courvevoie, France
TEL: (+33) 1 4788 4702, FAX: (+33) 1 4789 4872
Email: sav@hamysound.com
Web Site: http://www.hamysound.com
Germany
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, 55411 Bingen, Germany
TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046
Email: info@megaaudio.de
Web Site: http://www.megaaudio.de

Greece
NAME: Bon Studio S.A
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
Email: bon@bonstudio.gr
Web Site: http://www.bonstudio.gr
Hungary
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, 55411 Bingen, Germany
TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046
Email: info@megaaudio.de
Web Site: http://www.megaaudio.de
Italy
NAME: Backline S.u.r.l.
ADD: Via dell’Aprica, 16 - 20158 Milano, Italy
TEL: (+39) 02 6901 5709, FAX: (+39) 02 6901 5645
Email: info@backline.it
Web Site: http://www.backline.it
Italy
NAME: Art of Music sas (Hi-Fi system & Speaker Components)
ADD: Via Dal Lino 23/2, 40134 Bologna, Italy
TEL: (+39) 347 2532215
Email: artofmusic@libero.it
Web Site: http://www.balloacoustics.it
The Netherlands
NAME: Iemke Roos Audio B.V.
ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands
TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201
Email: sales@iemkeroos.nl
Web Site: http://www.iemkeroos.nl
NorwayNAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS
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Email: post@benum.no
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PolandNAME: 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
Email: pro@megamusic.pl
Web Site: http://pro.megamusic.pl
Portugal
NAME: Letusa (Pro Audio Products Only)
ADD: C/Laguna No.10, Poligono Industrial Urtinsa, 28923 Alcorcon,
Madrid, Spain
TEL: (+34) 91-4862800, FAX: (+34) 91-6414597
Email: info@letusa.es
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Russia
NAME: MS-MAX
ADD: Entrance 12B, Kutuzovsky prospekt, 30/32, 121165, Moscow,
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Email: office@ms-max.ru
Web Site: http://www.ms-max.ru
Spain & Portugal
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TEL: (+34) 609 288310
Email: info@atconsumer.es
Web Site: http://www.atconsumer.es
Spain
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ADD: C/Laguna No.10, Poligono Industrial Urtinsa, 28923 Alcorcon,
Madrid, Spain
TEL: (+34) 91-4862800, FAX: (+34) 91-6414597
Email: info@letusa.es
Web Site: http://www.letusa.es
Sweden
NAME: Benum Nordic AS
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TEL: (+46) 8 207710
Email: sweden@benum.com
Web Site: http://www.benum.se
Sweden, Norway, Finland & Denmark
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TEL: (+46) 8 744 4700
Email: johan@supersonic.se
Switzerland
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TEL: (+41) 44 432 3230, FAX: (+41) 44 432 6558
Email: info@audio-bauerpro.ch
Web Site: http://www.audio-bauerpro.ch
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ADD: Ihlamur-Yildiz Cad, Kessaf Sok. 4/12 Besiktas, Istanbul 34353,
TurkeyTEL: (+90) (212) 259 7971, FAX: (+90) (212) 259 7993
Email: radikal@radikaltr.com
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UK
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TEL: (+380) 44-462-5358, FAX: (+380) 44-462-5092
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