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Features and controls

LED indicators

Four LED indicators show the audio signal level as 
well as the unit’s system status.

 

INPUT VOL

INPUT 1

Link status LED

Level LED (Low)

Level LED (High)

Peak LED

In the normal condition

According to the audio input level currently be-
ing received from the [INPUT 1] through [INPUT 
3] jacks, the appropriate LEDs are lit. 

• When the receiving signal is relatively low: The 

Level LED (low) is lit.

•  When  the  receiving  signal  is  relatively  high: 

The Level LED (high) is lit.

•  When  the  receiving  signal  is  too  high:  The 

Peak LED is lit. 

When the battery voltage is too low

The Peak LED flashes.
If  a  proper  power  supply  is  connected  to  the 
[DC-IN] jack, the LEDs returns to show the input 
audio condition as above.

When an error occurs

The Peak LED quickly flashes.

When the unit is recognized by the iPhone 4

The Link status LED is lit.

When the iPhone 4 audio is preferentially be-
ing output from the [PHONES] jack.

The Link status LED quickly flashes.

[INPUT VOL] control

Adjusts  the  audio  input  levels  of  the  [INPUT  1] 
through [INPUT 3] jacks.

 [PHONES VOL] control

Controls  the  monitor  level  of  headphones  con-
nected to the [PHONES] jack.

Mounting holes for mono pod/tripod 

Used for mounting the supplied mono pod or a tri-
pod for a compact camera.
Two  mounting  holes  are  available  on  the  bottom 
and  the  side  panel.  Use  either  hole  according  to 
whether the unit is used vertically or horizontally.

[INPUT 3] jack (mini jack)

Connects the supplied microphone, a general plug-
in  powered  microphone,  or  a  line  level  source  to 
this jack.
Using an iOS application, you can select stereo or 
mono recording. By default, this jack is for the left 
channel source of stereo recording. 
Note  that  when  both  the  [INPUT  2]  and  [INPUT  3] 
jacks are connected to audio sources, the [INPUT 2] 
jack takes priority over the [INPUT 3] jack and the 
audio connected to the [INPUT 3] jack is disabled.

 [DC IN] jack(mini USB port)

By  connecting  a  external  USB  battery  or  personal 
computer using a USB cable, the unit receives ex-
ternal power.
The  power  received  by  the  [DC  IN]  jack  is  used 
for  the  unit  operation  as  well  as  iPhone  4  battery 
charge. (Note that the unit is not charged.)

[PHONES] jack

By connecting a stereo headphones, you can moni-
tor  the  input  signal,  as  well  as  playback  audio  of 
the iPhone 4.

Battery compartment

Press down and slide the cover off, and insert two 
AAA batteries in the correct direction.
This  compartment  also  acts  as  a  grip  that  serves 
for stable holding.

Summary of Contents for AR-4i

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual AR 4i Audio interface ...

Page 2: ...fiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar ized 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 pro vided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outle...

Page 3: ...uctions 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 cabl...

Page 4: ...fault this jack is for the left channel source of stereo recording Camera accessory shoe Used for mounting a microphone for a camera INPUT 1 jack mini jack Connects the supplied microphone a general plug in powered microphone or a line level source to this jack Using an iOS application you can select stereo or mono recording By default this jack is for the right channel source of stereo recording ...

Page 5: ...ted to the PHONES jack Mounting holes for mono pod tripod Used for mounting the supplied mono pod or a tri pod for a compact camera Two mounting holes are available on the bottom and the side panel Use either hole according to whether the unit is used vertically or horizontally INPUT 3 jack mini jack Connects the supplied microphone a general plug in powered microphone or a line level source to th...

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