Fostex FM-3 owner manual Names and functions, Front panel section

Names and functions

Front panel section

1.	PEAK indicators (1 through 3)
	Each indicator lights according to the signal level of the
	corresponding input channel as follows.
	Color	Lighting level	Details
		(compared with the
		reference level)
	Green	+8dB	Approximately -12dB below
			the internal maximum level
	Red	+17dB	Approximately -3dB below
			the internal maximum level

2. Pan switches (1 through 3)

Each switch set the pan position of the corresponding input signal.

LThe signal is assigned to the left channel of the stereo buss.

CThe signal is assigned to both the left and right channels of the stereo buss.

RThe signal is assigned to the right channel of the stereo buss.

3.[PFL] (Pre Fader Listen) keys (1 through 3)

While pressing down the key, the pre-fader signal (before the input channel fader) is output from the [PHONES] jacks. In this condition, the display shows the PFL signal level metering as below.

4.Display

The 128 x 64 dot-matrix display using organic EL devices shows the VU (needle) and peak (bar-graph) meters, battery status, etc. When you first turn on the unit after purchasing, the stereo VU and peak meters are shown.

<Memo>: For details about the contents of the dis- play, see “Display details” on page 14.

5.[SLATE] switch (1k / OFF / MIC)

When it is set to “1k”, a 1-kHz slate tone is generated and sent to the stereo L and R busses. While you hold it down to “MIC”, the internal slate microphone signal is sent to the stereo L and R busses.

6.[ ] / [-] key

Holding down this key for a second or more enters the brightness adjustment mode.

In the brightness adjustment mode, meter selection mode or status display mode, this key acts as the [-] key (see page 14).

7.[METER] / [+] key

Holding down this key for a second or more enters the meter selection mode. In the brightness adjustment mode, meter selection mode or status display mode, this key acts as the [+] key (see page 15).

8.EMPTY indicator

This indicator flashes when the battery voltage falls below the threshold while you operate the unit on battery power (see page 20).

In normal condition, this indicator is unlit.

9.[POWER] switch (INT / OFF / EXT) This switch turns the unit on or off.

When you operate the unit on external power (using the optional AC adaptor or external battery), set it to EXT. When you operate the unit on internal battery power, set it to INT.

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