User manual FOSTEX VF-16

8288 451 100 Owner's Manual Digital Multitracker INPUT MON OUT PHONES 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F BAL 7/15/G UNBAL INSERT BAL 8/16/H UNBAL INSERT L R TRIM MON OUT PHONES LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 0 10 DIGITAL MULTITRACKER PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK 1/9/A CH STATUS 2/10/B ORANGE 3/11/C INPUT 4/12/D RED REC 5/13/E 6/14/F PLAY 7/15/G OFF 8/16/H MUTE SCENE RECALL STORE GREEN CH STATUS/CH SEL OPTICAL DR C R L IETC MAP CLEAR EFF EDIT EFF1 EFF2 ACCESS +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 MUTE MUTE PHANTOM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EFF1/EFF2 CH PARAM EDIT EQ/COMP HI-G/F/Q PRE/POST -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 AUX1/AUX2 COMP INPUT SEL MID-G/F/Q REC ASSIGN BUSS DIRECT SOURCE REC TRK REC TRK DISP SEL PGM SEL SETUP -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 PAN LO-G 1 FADER CH VIEW HOLD/ STORE EDIT 2 3 MARK UNDO/ REDO VARI PITCH LOCATE 4 5 6 7 SCENE SEQ. SCRUB PRE/POST START AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH IN OUT TIME BASE END IN CLIPBOARD ALIGN SEL OUT A RTN A PLAY - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK CH STATUS/CH SEL P .EDIT EVT MEM RECORD STOP PLAY REWIND F FWD AUTO PUNCH +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 CLIPBOARD PLAY L O C AT E A B S 0 LOCATE REC END PREV NEXT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JOG SHUTTLE FADER ADJUST -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 LEVEL ADJUST EXIT/NO EJECT -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 ENTER/YES - - - - - - - - - SHIFT 9 A 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 G 16 H TRACK INPUT MASTER CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: 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. POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. The lightning 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 enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. "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. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. 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. 6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 12. 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. 13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or The appliance has been exposed to rain; or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. A. B. C. D. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation 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. 17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 2 Precautions About power supply * Be sure to connect the VF-16 to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this owner's manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. * Do not connect the VF-16 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount of power (such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected. * If you use the VF-16 in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station. You can use the VF-16 with a power frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz. * It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage. In such a case, stop using the VF-16 immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord. * To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the VF-16, avoid contact with water or other liquids, or do not handle the power plug while your hands are wet. * To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the VF-16, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the VF-16. * Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the VF16 because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the VF16, remove the power plug from AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. * To prevent damage to the VF-16, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the VF-16. When you remove or connect the cables to the input/output connectors on the VF-16, make sure that the channel faders and volume controls are set to "0." * Before turning the power off to the VF-16, first quit setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the VF-16 while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded data, but you may damage to the VF-16. Fostex is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the VF-16. * Before you change the location of the VF-16, pack the unit in the shipping carton or an impactresistant case. Make sure that the VF-16 is kept free from external vibration or impact since the VF-16 is very sensitive to vibration. * Do not install the VF-16 in locations subject to the following: * Extremely high or low temperature, or significant changes in temperature. * Excessive humidity or dust. * Excessive changes in power supply voltage. * Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces. * Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or speaker). * If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low temperature to a warm place, or if you use the VF-16 in a room in which the temperature varies significantly during winter, condensation may occur on the hard disk or other parts. In such cases, leave the VF-16 for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power. Note on repair * The VF-16 does not use any parts that user can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs. * Use the packing carton designed for the VF-16 when you transport the VF-16 to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the VF-16 completely using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport. About copyrights * It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution-any purpose other than for your personal pleasure. About damage * Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by using the VF-16. 3 Table of Contents Safety Instructions ............................................. 2 Precautions ..................................................... 3 Track Exchange ................................................... 34 Mixing ................................................................. 34 Level Adjustment ...................................................... PAN Adjustment ....................................................... Equalizer Adjustment ............................................... Effect Send Level Adjustment .................................. Modifying Effect Type .............................................. 34 34 35 35 35 Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF-16 Introduction ................................................................... 6 Product Features ........................................................... 6 Mix Down ............................................................ 36 Analog Mix Down ...................................................... 36 Digital Mix Down ...................................................... 36 Before Operating .................................................. 7 Two RECORDING Modes ............................................. 7 RECORDING System .................................................... 9 PROGRAM .................................................................... 9 REMAIN Indicator ....................................................... 9 CHANNEL and TRACK ................................................. 9 ADDITIONAL TRACK ................................................... 9 INPUT Monitoring and PLAYBACK Monitoring ....... 10 EVENT ........................................................................ 10 TRIM .......................................................................... 10 FADER ........................................................................ 11 [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key ......................................... 11 TIME BASE ................................................................. 12 Instructions to Record with BUSS RECORD ..... 37 Recording the "H" Input Signal to Track 1 .............. 37 Recording 8 INPUTs to Tracks 7 and 8 .................... 39 Chapter 3 Advanced Mixer Operations The initial condition when the power is turned on ...... 41 Operations while the Normal Display is shown .......... 41 Channel Parameter Edit ..................................... 42 Adjusting PAN ........................................................... Adjusting EQ ............................................................. Controlling Effect Send Level ................................... Selecting Pre/Post of Effect Sends ............................ Controlling AUX Send Level ..................................... Selecting Pre/Post of AUX Sends .............................. Controlling Fader Levels .......................................... Setting the Compressor ............................................ Channel View ............................................................ About the Effect Types ............................................. Selecting the Effect Type .......................................... Effect Parameter Settings ......................................... Effect Parameter Details ........................................... Storing to a Scene Memory ...................................... Recalling a Scene Memory ........................................ Level Adjust ............................................................... Fader Adjust .............................................................. Direct Recall of a Scene Memory ............................. Clearing a Scene Memory ......................................... 42 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 49 50 51 51 53 53 54 54 55 55 Names and Functions ........................................ 13 Analog Input/Output Section .................................. Mixer Section ............................................................ Recorder Section ....................................................... Display Section ......................................................... Rear Panel Section .................................................... 14 15 17 20 20 About the hard disk storage device ................... 21 Reformatting the Hard Disk ..................................... 21 Replacing a Hard Disk .............................................. 22 Formatting the New Hard Disk ................................ 24 Effect Edit Mode ................................................. 48 Chapter 2 Basic Recording and Playback Connections of Peripheral Equipment .............. 25 LCD ..................................................................... 27 Instructions to DIRECT Record ......................... 28 Recording to One Track ............................................ 28 Recording to Two Track ........................................... 29 Scene Memory ................................................... 53 Scene Event Map ................................................ 55 Creating an Event Memory ...................................... 55 Creating the Scene Event Map ................................. 56 Deleting an Event Memory ....................................... 57 Scene Sequence Mode On/Off Selection .................. 57 Executing the Scene Sequence ................................. 57 Locating a mark point using a Memory key ...... 30 Saving on the Memory key and Mark key ............... 31 Direct Location of Memory key or Mark key ........... 31 Changing the Time Saved in the Memory key and Mark key.. 31 ABS Locate ......................................................... 31 Locating an Event Memory ................................ 32 Creating an Event Memory ...................................... 32 Viewing the Event Memories .................................... 32 Skip Locate ................................................................ 32 Chapter 4 Recorder Functions Cueing ................................................................. 58 Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] key ................. 58 Digital Scrubbing with the [SCRUB] key .................. 58 Shuttle Cueing ........................................................... 58 Punch In/Out ...................................................... 33 Manual Punch In/Out ............................................... 33 Punch In/Out with Foot Switch ................................ 33 Auto Punch In/Out ................................................... 33 Variable Pitch Control ........................................ 59 4 Variable Pitch Control ON/OFF ................................ 59 Setting the Speed ...................................................... 59 Auto Function ..................................................... 60 Auto Play ................................................................... Auto Return ............................................................... Set (Store) Start/End Point ....................................... Auto Repeat ............................................................... Creating a New Program ........................................... Selecting a Program .................................................. Erasing a Program ..................................................... Editing a Program Title ............................................. 60 60 60 60 61 62 62 62 Program .............................................................. 61 Editing the Track ................................................. 63 Copy & Paste and Move & Paste ............................... 64 Undo/Redo Paste ...................................................... 65 Erase .......................................................................... 66 Undo/Redo Erase ...................................................... 67 Track Exchange ......................................................... 67 Chapter 5 Features Application Applications of DIRECT RECORD ............................... 69 DIRECT RECORD while Listening to the Input signal .. 69 Setting the Metronome function ................................ 102 Setting a preroll value ................................................ 103 Setting MIDI sync output signal ................................ 103 Setting an MTC frame rate ......................................... 104 Setting an MTC offset value ....................................... 104 Setting MTC offset mode ........................................... 105 Setting the Slave mode .............................................. 105 Setting the Slave type ................................................ 106 Setting the Record Protect function .......................... 106 Setting Digital Input ................................................... 107 Setting Digital Output ................................................ 108 Setting BAR/BEAT Resolution mode ........................ 108 Setting the MIDI device number ................................ 109 Checking the number of track events ....................... 109 The Drive Format Information ................................... 110 Drive Setting .............................................................. 110 Fader Fix mode Setting .............................................. 111 Fader Recall mode Setting ........................................ 111 On/Off of Phantom Power Setting ............................. 112 Compressor Channel Setting .................................... 112 Applications of BUSS RECORD .................................. 70 Record by Mixing the Input Sound and Play sound ... 70 Ping-Pong RECORD ..................................................... 71 Trouble Shooting Troubles at recording? .............................................. 114 Troubles at Editing? ................................................... 115 Metronome Function ................................................... 72 Digital Recording ......................................................... 73 Digital Recording from an External Digital Device ..... 73 Others MIDI Implementation Chart ........................................ 116 MMC Command List .................................................. 117 Inquiry Message List ................................................. 117 Maintenance ............................................................... 118 Specifications ............................................................ 118 Block Diagram ........................................................... 120 Declaration of EC Directive ....................................... 121 Recording 16 Tracks at the Same Time ........................ 74 MIDI Clock Sync System .............................................. 75 MIDI Sync/MIDI Machine Control System ................... 76 External MIDI equipment Sync System by the Slave Mode..78 Chapter 6 Save/Load of Song Data About Song Data .......................................................... 80 Items that can be saved or loaded as song data ......... 80 Notes for DAT and adat machine to be used .............. 80 Notes for saving data using the S/P DIF or adat ......... 80 Saving data using the S/PDIF or adat digital Signal ... 82 Loading data using the S/PDIF or adat digital Signal . 84 Saving /Loading Data using SCSI ............................... 86 Save/Load a WAV File .................................................. 92 Chapter 7 SETUP Mode To enter the SETUP mode ............................................ 99 Time Signature Setting ................................................ 99 New Registering of Time Signature ............................ 99 Correcting the Registered Time Signature ............... 100 Deleting of Time Signature ...................................... 100 Clearing All Time Signature data ............................. 100 Changing the Bar Offset Figure ................................ 100 Setting a Tempo ......................................................... 101 New Registering of Tempo ....................................... 101 Correction of the Registered Tempo ........................ 102 Erasing of the Registered Tempo ............................. 102 5 Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF-16 Introduction Congratulations! You have chosen a truly unique multitracking device. The VF-16 Fostex Digital Multitracker features a myriad of high-tech functions. These include a digital mixer incorporates high-performance DSP multieffect made possible using the Fostex-original A.S.P. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing) technology, as well as an integrated 16-track (+8 additional tracks) digital recorder that can record or play uncompressed 44.1kHz/16 bit high quality sound. Please read the entire User's Manual to ensure safe and proper use of your recorder. Recorder Section * Employs the FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3) Fostex format. 16-track (plus 8 additional tracks) REC/PLAY with high quality uncompressed 16 bit/44.1kHz sound. Roughly 3 hour recording per 1GB in mono-track. * Nondestructive voice editing of copy/paste, move/ paste, erase, and undo/redo features as expected from a digital recorder. * PROGRAM feature names musical pieces and manage up to a maximum of 99 titles. * +/-6% pitch control. * CD S/P DIF or adat digital signal direct digital recording. * Auto punch IN/OUT with rehearsal function set in 1/100 frame units. Foot switch for manual punch IN/OUT. Product Features Mixer Section * Standard high performance DSP multi-effects with A.S.P. Fostex Advanced Signal Processing technology. * Intuitive control of all signals with 16-input and stereo master fader. * All input channels come with channel ON/OFF switch, 3-band equalizer, PRE/POST switchable 2channel EFF/AUX send. * All 8 channel analog inputs come with built-in trim. Mic to line level compatibility. * Analog channel input 7 and 8 come with phones connector and XLR connector for phantom power. Built-in insert terminals. * 2 Record Assigns: DIRECT Rec to simultaneously record 8 analog channels and REC BUS Rec for pingpong recording. 16-track simultaneous recording of adat digital signals in DIRECT Rec. * Built-in Scene Memory function to set fader/effect setting and to program/search up to a maximum of 99 mixer modes. * Output mixed-down signals as S/P DIF digital signals and digital record with DAT and other external digital recorders. Others * Dot matrix LCD and auto-illuminating keys. Graphic display of mixer and recorder settings/ modes. * 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk compatibility. * Standard SCSI terminal to connect external SCSI equipment. Save/load all VF-16 data (recorder/ mixer data), as well as read/write recorded sounds as WAVE files. * Save/load to S/P DIF or adat digital signal. * MIDI clock and song position pointer and MTC (MIDI Time Code) output. * MMC (MIDI Machine Control). * Slave program (run) from external MTC input. * Internal metronome function to rhythm guide recordings. * Bar/beat edit (cut off clock) with bar/beat resolution. * Six editing memory points and 7 marked points. * 0-10 second pre-roll time settings. 6 Before Operating This section defines the contents, names and terms the user should know prior to actually operating the VF-16. Please read the overview before going any farther with your new recorder as it will save you a lot of time in the long run. Two RECORDING Modes The VF-16 has 2 recording modes, called REC ASSIGN. BUSS Recording The second recording mode is the BUSS REC mode. This recording mode is mainly used to: * Record sounds while applying equalizer and built-in effects; and * Record (ping-pong recording, etc.) signals mixed on multiple channels on two or one track. This mode is used to record signals sent to the REC BUSS, that is the recording buss, after the input signal or track play sound is processed through the mixer and level tuned or equalized. Built-in effect signals can also be sent to the REC BUSS, therefore, sounds applied with an effect can also be recorded. The channels sent to REC BUSS are called SOURCE. The REC BUSS comes with L/R 2-channels, therefore, it is possible to simultaneously BUSS REC either 2 or 1 track. MIXER CH STATUS ORANGE INPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY OFF MUTE DIRECT Recording The first recording mode is the DIRECT REC mode. This recording mode is mainly used to: * Record signals that are not processed and input in A to H; and * Simultaneously record all signals input in A to H on separate tracks. In this mode, the signals input in A to H are gain tuned with the TRIM knob, then directly sent to the recorder track. The tracks are recorded as shown at the input terminal. The A input signals are recorded on track 1/9. Similarly, the B input signals are recorded on track 2/10 and finally the H input signals are recorded on track 8/16. Therefore, it is possible to easily record on all tracks by simply tuning the gain with the TRIM knob. Note that the same signals are sent to tracks 1/9 to 8/ 16. Therefore, when 16 tracks are simultaneously recorded, two tracks of the same sound will each be created. In other words, only a maximum of 8 tracks can be simultaneously recorded with different sounds for input signals A to H. By using the adat digital input it becomes possible to simultaneously record different sounds on 16 tracks. Refer to the later section for more specific instructions. INPUT CH STATUS/CH SEL EFF EDIT EFF1 EFF2 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 MUTE MUTE CH PARAM EDIT EQ/COMP EFF1/EFF2 HI-G/F/Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Playback sound -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 PRE/POST COMP AUX1/AUX2 MID-G/F/Q PRE/POST PAN LO-G - - - - - - - - FADER CH VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK CH STATUS/CH SEL Playback sound +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 Input signal -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 - - - - - - - - INPUT A~H 9 A 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F BAL 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 G 16 H TRACK INPUT 7/15/G UNBAL INSERT BAL 8/16/H UNBAL INSERT A B C D E F G H RECORDER 1 ~ 16 Track Mix and record to 1 or 2 tracks REC BUSS LR TRIM TRIM A~H LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK