8588 008 100 (356891) Digital Multitracker INPUT 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 MON OUT INSERT L R PHONES TRIM MON OUT PHONES LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK 0 10 0 10 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H CH STATUS/CH SEL CH STATUS ORANGE INPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY OFF MUTE RECALL SCENE STORE CLEAR OPTICAL DIRECT RCL MAP EFF EDIT EFF1 EFF2 ACCESS ACCESS +6 +6 MUTE 0 0 MUTE PHANTOM PHANTOM EQ/COMP HI-G/F/Q EFF1/EFF2 PRE/POST -10 -10 COMP INPUT SEL REC ASSIGN BUSS SOURCE REC TRK DIRECT REC TRK INT MIXDOWN AUX1/AUX2 MID-G/F/Q DISP SEL PGM SEL SETUP -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 PRE/POST START PAN LO-G 1 FADER CH VIEW HOLD/ 2 AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH IN OUT END IN TIME BASE CLIPBOARD ALIGN SEL OUT A RTN A PLAY - - 3 4 MARK UNDO /REDO 5 6 VARI PITCH 7 SCENE SEQ. CH PARAM EDIT STORE EDIT LOCATE SCRUB 1 CH STATUS/CH SEL 2 3 CH STATUS ORANGE 4 INPUT 5 RED REC 6 GREEN PLAY 7 OFF 8 MUTE TRACK P.EDIT EVT MEM RECORD STOP PLAY REWIND F FWD AUTO PUNCH +6 +6 +6 CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END PREV NEXT 0 0 0 FADER ADJUST -10 -10 -10 EXIT/NO LEVEL ADJUST -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 EJECT ENTER/YES -30 -40 -50 -60 - - - SHIFT JOG SHUTTLE 9 A 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 G 16 H TRACK INPUT MASTER Operation Manual 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 EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE 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 VF160 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 VF160 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 VF160 in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station. You can use the VF160 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 VF160 immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord. · To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the VF160, 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 VF160, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the VF160. · Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the VF160 because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the VF160, remove the power plug from AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. · To prevent damage to the VF160, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the VF160. When you remove or connect the cables to the input/output connectors on the VF160, make sure that the channel faders and volume controls are set to "0." · Before turning the power off to the VF160, first quit setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the VF160 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 VF160. Fostex is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the VF160. · Before you change the location of the VF160, pack the unit in the shipping carton or an impact-resistant case. Make sure that the VF160 is kept free from external vibration or impact since the VF160 is very sensitive to vibration. · Do not install the VF160 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 VF160 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 VF160 for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power. Note on repair · The VF160 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 VF160 when you transport the VF160 to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the VF160 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 VF160. 3 Index for Applications This index is provided for searching the page of the desired application. Please use this together with the "Table of Contents" which follow. I want to try recording a musical instrument. I want to listen any number of times to playback of a recorded tune. Please read pages 31 and 43. I want to partially rerecord a previously recorded performance. Please read page 69. I want to locate to the desired point. Please read page 37. Please read page 34. I want to format the hard disc. I want to exchange tracks. Please read page 23. I want to copy one section of the tune to another track. Please read pages 39 and 76. I want to mixdown all recordings on the 16 tracks. Please read page 72. I want to make a multiple number of programs. Please read page 42. I want to simultaneously record analog and digital signals. Please read page 70. I want to control the VF160 with MIDI. Please read page 89. I want to know details on the internal effecter. Please read page 90. I want to make an original CD. Please read page 57. I want to store and recall the mixing setting. Please read page 120. I want to digitally record my own selected tunes from CD and MD. Please read page 61. I want to locate to the head of the program while fast winding. Please read page 88. I want to make a backup of the song data. Please read page 67. I want to use the internal compressor. Please read page 98. I want to use the condenser type microphone. Please read pages 54 and 141. I want to send a signal to an external effector. Please read page 140. I want to use the equalizer at recording. Please read page 53. I want to search the point by digital scrubbing. Please read pages 40 and 51. I want to use the internal effector at recording. Please read page 67. Please read pages 41, 50 and 56. 4 I want to change the speed at playback/record. I want to operate the faders in pairs. Please read page 68. I want to manage the programs by naming them. Please read page 139. I want to make a tempo map. Please read page 71. I want to use the SCSI type CD-RW drive. Please read pages 126 and 128. I want to mixdown without using external equipment. Please read page 114. I want to use the optional CD-RW drive. Please read page 79. I want to format the backup disks. Please read pages 114 and 145. I want to erase a tune. Please read page 102. I want to setup the MTC offset time. Please read page 75. I want to record in time with the metronome sound. Please read page 131. I want to sync with external equipment. Please read page 87. I want to mix record the track playback sound and a newly performed tune. Please read page 90-94. I want to output a MIDI sync signal to external MIDI equipment. Please read page 85. I want to make a ping-pong recording. Please read page 130. I want to ascertain the hard disk format information. Please read page 86. I want to apply protect on a recorded program. Please read page 137. I want to exchange the hard disk. Please read page 133. I want to use the recorded sound in the computer. Please read page 24. I want to make event map of the scenes. Please read page 108. I want to setup PAN. Please read page 64. I want to ascertain the recording functions of VF160. Please read pages 40 and 50. I want to delete an unnecessary program. Please read page 9. I want to operate t ...