8588 042 000 (396676) Owner's Manual Digital Multitracker INPUT A BAL INPUT B BAL PHONES ST OUT FOOT SW L R TRACK EDIT GUITAR GUITAR PGM MIX PARAMETER SCENE SCENE SEQ. FADER MAP PAN LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX EQ EFFECT UNBAL TRIM UNBAL TRIM ON/OFF 2TRK MODE CH ON/OFF PEAK CH ON/OFF PEAK BOUNCE MASTERING TRAINING ACCESS PHANTOM REC EFF F1 MUTE F2 F3 TRACK STATUS RED REC GREEN PLAY OFF TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL STATUS /SEL JOG SHUTTLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK MASTER CURSOR EXIT /NO EJECT +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 ENTER /YES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SETUP TIMEBASE SEL UNDO /REDO -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 F1 F2 F3 SHIFT -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 -20 -30 -40 AUTO PUNCH LOOP VARI PITCH WAVE FORM SCRUB LOCATE EDIT EDIT EDIT CD PLAY MARK DELETE RECORD STOP PLAY REWIND F FWD - - - - - - - - LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END Safety Instructions/Precautions 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. 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. 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. 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. 18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray of water. 19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the appliance. 20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position. 2 Safety Instructions/Precautions Precautions About power supply · Be sure to connect the VF80EX 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 VF80EX 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 VF80EX in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station. You can use the VF80EX 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 VF80EX immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord. To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the VF80EX,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 VF80EX, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the VF80EX. Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the VF80EX because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the VF80EX, remove the power plug from AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. To prevent damage to the VF80EX, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the VF80EX. When you remove or connect the cables to the input/output connectors on the VF80EX, make sure that the track and master faders and volume controls are set to "0." · Precautions upon handling the HD Before turning the power off to the VF80EX, first quit setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the VF80EX 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 VF80EX. Fostex is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the VF80EX. Before you change the location of the VF80EX, pack the unit in the shipping carton or an impact-resistant case. Make sure that the VF80EX is kept free from external vibration or impact since the VF80EX is very sensitive to vibration. Do not install the VF80EX 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 VF80EX 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 VF80EX for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power. · · · · · · · · · · Note on repair · The VF80EX 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 VF80EX when you transport the VF80EX to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the VF80EX completely using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport. Important! Equipment name, electrical ratings, serial number and other information for the VF80EX, are written on bottom side. · MODEL VF80EX DIGITAL MULTITRACKER FOSTEX 230V~ SERIAL NO. FOSTEX CO. MADE IN CHINA 20W 50/60Hz Delay of display indication · While using the VF80EX, you may have an experience to see the delay of the reaction of the time counter or level meters. This is not a malfunction and it bears no relation to the actual sound to be recorded or played. · 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. Time counter About damage · Level meters Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by using the VF80EX. This kind of delay is due to the VF80EX design concept in which the audio processing takes priority over the display processing when the audio processing gets busy (e.g. when a sudden fader level change happens). You may always trust the VF80EX to record or playback audio in good condition. 3 Contents (VF80EX) "See this page" information by subject The following shows reference pages where you can find information you need. See also "The table of contents" shown on page 6. I want to record my performance. Please read pages 28 and 30. I want to replace a part of the previous recording with a new recording. Please read page 33. I want to copy a part of a song to another track. Please read page 63. I want to exchange tracks. Please read page 68. I want to create multiple programs. Please read page 61. I want to control the VF80EX via MIDI. Please read pages 91, 92, and 94. I want to make my original CD. I want to save or load the mixing setting. Please read page 125. Please read page 52. I want to record audio on a CD or MD disc to the VF80EX digitally. Please read page 91. Please read page 56. I want to make a backup of song data. I want to scrub audio to search the desired position. Please read page 106. Please read page 57. I want to use a condenser microphone. Please read page 27. I want to equalize the sound. Please read pages 36 and 40. I want to operate the "Chain play mode". Please read pages 37, 45, 76 and 84. Please read page 97. I want to record or playback audio by altering the speed. Please read page 58. I want to record audio with applying the internal effects. I want to cue audio at fast speed to search the desired position. I want to delete a program. Please read page 62. I want to locate the desired position. Please read pages 32 and 59. I want to format a hard disk. Please read page 20. I want to mixdown tracks to an external master recorder. Please read pages 38 and 76. I want to know details about the demonstration song. Please read page 24. I want to know details about the internal effects. Please read page 44. 4 Contents (VF80EX) I want to put a desired name to a program. Please read page 62. I want to save song data to a DAT. Please read page 108. I want to record a material while monitoring the input signal. Please read page 72. I want to erase unnecessary songs. Please read pages 62 and 66. I want to know details about the training mode. Please read page 74. I want to know details about the mastering mode. Please read page 76. I want to make a tempo map. Please read page 136. I want to mixdown tracks without using an external master recorder. Please read page 79. I want to set the MTC offset time. Please read page 139. I want to synchronize the VF80EX with an external device. Please read page 92. I want to make track bouncing (ping-pong recording). Please read page 73. I want to protect a recorded program. Please read page 141. I want to save song data by the WAV file format. Please read page 119. I ...