Fostex vm08 service manual

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Service Manual

80h Digital Mixer with DSP Effects

01% Foam
FOSTEX CORPORATION 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021

FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15431 Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U.S.A.
©PRINTED IN JAPAN DEC 1999 8288788000

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightening 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 enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

Heed warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the oper-
ating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.

Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.

Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination shoumRUbe moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its lo-
cation or position does not interfere with its proper ventila-
tion. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventila-
tion openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.

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CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU AU FOND.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat

SOUrces such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ap-

pliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a

power supply only of the type described in the operating in-

structions or as marked on the appliance.

Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be

taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appli-

ance is not defeated.

Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed

so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to

cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the appliance.

Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of

time.

Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through

openings.

Damage requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or

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 changed in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appli-

ance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All

other servicing should be referred to qualified sen/ice personnel.

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