Fostex VF-16 Bedienungsanleitung

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10TRIMIt is important to take care when analog signals inputare converted into digital signals (A/D conversion)when recording with the VF-16.TRIM is u

100<Note>You cannot register the “001BAR“ of “001BAR 4/4 .”Correcting the Registered Time Signature1. Under the previous “Confirmation display

101Tempo MapTime signature settingTempo setting001 BAR 4/4 005 BAR 3/4 001 BAR 1 = 120003 BAR 1 = 90005 BAR 3 = 60007 BAR 2 = 120Temp

102Erasing of the Registered TempoSetting the Metronome function [“Click”]<Note>Metronome sound will be output from track 16.For this reason, wh

1032. Select the desired MIDI sync signal with the [JOG] dialand press the [ENTER/YES] key.Setting MIDI sync output signal [“Midi Sync Out”]1. Select

104Setting an MTC frame rate [“Frame Rate”]<Note>There are no 29.97nd or 29.97df in the MTC standard.Use either 30nd or 30df unless you definite

105Setting MTC Offset mode [“Offset Mode”]1. Select “Offset Mode” in the menu selection display andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.The currently set offset

106Setting the Record Protect function [“Rec Protect”]The “Setting the Record Protect function” menu allows you to turn the Record Protection function

1071. Select “Digital In” in the menu selection display andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.The items currently set will be shown in reversed whiteand black

108Setting BAR/BEAT Resolution mode [“Resolution”]For example, assume that you have stored the value for001bar 1 46 clk as the CLIPBOARD IN point, an

1092. Select desired device number with the [JOG] dial andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.3. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or STOP key) to exit from theSETUP mod

11EQ/COMPEFF1/EFF2 HI-G/F/QAUX1/AUX2 MID-G/F/QPAN LO-GFADER CH VIEWPRE/POSTPRE/POSTCOMPCH PARAM EDITREC TRKDIRECTBUSSREC ASSIGNREC TRKSOURCEINPUT SELO

110Drive Setting [“Drive Sel”]The selected drive will be set."IDE" indicates the 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk and, "SCSI"the backup SC

1112. Select the desired item with the [JOG] dial and pressthe [ENTER/YES] key.The selected item will be set.Fader Fix Mode Setting [“Fader Fix”]Wheth

1122. Select the desired item with the [JOG] dial and pressthe [ENTER/YES] key.The selected item will be set.On/Off of phantom power setting [“Phantom

113<Important>EQ cannot be applied to the channel (Except the mas-ter channel) setup for the compressor.With the compressor channel setup, if th

114Trouble ShootingA breakdown? If you suspect so, please read the fpllowing explanations before requesting repairs.* Input signal not indicated by th

115* A warning message appears although it was onlyexecution of copy-clip (or move-clip) ?Correctly register the CLIPBOARD IN and OUTpointsThe relatio

116BasicChannelFunction...DefaultChangedTransmittedRecognizedRemarksModeDefaultMessageAlteredNoteNumber:True VoiceVelocity Note ONNot

117Command list Movement (Recorder)01: STOP STOP02: PLAY PLAY03: DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLAY04: FAST FORWARD F FWD05: REWIND REWIND06: RECORD STROBE R

118MaintenanceSpecificationsRecording/ReproducingRecording Medium : 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)Recording Format : FDMS-3 (*)Save/Load Format : FD

119Output Level : -10dBVSTEREO OUT L, RConnector : RCA pin jackLoad Impedance : 10kΩ or moreOutput Level : -10dBVDIGITAL INConnector : OpticalFormat :

12...ABSMTC00M 00S 00M 03S 00M 06S00H 59M 57S 01H 00M 00S 01H 00M 03SBAR/ /CLK001BAR 1- 002BAR 1 002BAR 1ABS 0TIME BASEThe term “Time

120Block DiagramTRK1 REPTRK2 REPTRK3 REPTRK4 REPTRK5 REPTRK6 REPTRK7 REPTRK8 REPTRK9 REPTRK10 REPTRK11 REPTRK12 REPTRK13 REPTRK14 REPTRK15 REPTRK16 RE

121FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE* Including non-EU countries.* underlined: contracted distributors (as of April, 1999)<ITALY>NAME: Recoton

FOSTEX CORPORATION3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U. S. A

13CAUTIONAVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RA

142/10/B 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H L R5/13/E4/12/D3/11/C1/9/AMON OUT PHONESUNBAL INSERTBAL UNBAL010PHONES010MON OUTLINE MICPEAKLINE MICPEAKLINE MICPEAKLINE

15CH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPEFF1/EFF2 HI-G/F/QAUX1/AUX2 MID-G/F

1615. [EFF EDIT-EFF1/MUTE] Key* This is used to CHECK/CHANGE the EFFECT type andparameter settings of EFFECT 1.* Press this key while the [SHIFT] key

17AUTO PUNCHRECORD PLAYSTOP F FWDREWINDNEXTPREVCLIPBOARD PLAYLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDFADERADJUSTSHIFTLEVELADJUSTEXIT/NOENTER/YESEJECTJOGSHUTTLEDIS

18AUTOPLAYAUTORETURNAUTOREPEATOFF40. [HOLD/>] Key* This key is used to hold the parameter (time or BAR/BEAT/CLK) when the key is pressed. The para

19* 3X cuing (rewinding with sound) takes place when thiskey is pressed during the PLAY status.* Press this key while the [SHIFT] key is depressed tol

2CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE P

20ACCESSPHANTOMOPTICAL58575960TIP:AUX1To Effect 1To Effect 2RING:AUX2GNDST OUTAUX SENDRLIN OUTMIDI DIGITAL / DATA FOOT SWIN OUTSCSI POWER AC-INOPTI

21“Standard”“Erase”“Quick”About the hard disk storage deviceThe VF-16 is complete with a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk (storage device) which is formatted

225. Select the format type with the [F FWD] key or[REWIND] key. Then press the [ENTER/YES] key.The format type selected is set and “Sure?” flashes.6

2312431. Unscrew the four screws from the bottom of themain unit that are fixing the panel.2. Turn over the panel that the hard disk is fixedaccording

244. Press the [ENTER/YES] key where the “Standard”is flashed.The format type selected is set and “Sure?” flashes.5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key while t

25Chapter 2 Basic Recording and PlaybackConnections of Peripheral EquipmentThe VF-16 is equipped with input/output jacks to connect the following sou

26LCDThe follwing describes the contents shown on the LCD and their operations.Menu shown when turning power ONWhen the VF-16 is turned ON with a hard

27Switching with [DISP SEL] KeyEvery time the [DISP SEL] key is pressed the LCDalternately shows the “1.Normal Display of Current Time Base” -> “2.

28ACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL STOREEFF1/EFF2

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3PrecautionsAbout power supply* Be sure to connect the VF-16 to the power supplyspecified in the Specifications section of this owner’smanual. Do not

302/10/B 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H5/13/E4/12/D3/11/C1/9/AUNBAL INSERTBAL UNBALINPUTINSERTBALDIRECT RecordingAfter reading the instructions up to this point

31Saving on the Memory key and Mark key1. Ensure the system is in the PLAY or STOP status. Pressthe [HOLD/>] key at the time to save.The time is h

32Creating an event memory1. At the desired position while the VF-16 is stopped orduring playback, press the [HOLD/>] key.The time when pressing th

33flashingPUNCH IN/OUTPunch IN/OUT recording enables you to record over previously recorded parts. This function comes in handyin the following cases

34Track ExchangeUp to now, we changed the input channel according to the track to record. However, there is also a way to recordall tracks with one i

35flashing2. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the channelintended for PAN adjustment.The channel selected flashes, then the input signal andthe cur

36Mix DownCreate the master tape after adjusting all tracks. Start recording the piece with a master recorder (cassette tape,DAT, MD, etc.). The VF-

37ACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL STOREEFF1/EFF2

388. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal Display.4. Press the [BUSS-SOURCE] key (GREEN: Flashing).The display to select the source channel

39ACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL STOREEFF1/EFF2

4Safety Instructions ...2Precautions ...3Chapter 1 Basic

40Adjusting the Source Channel9. Press the [RECORD] key and set tracks 7 and 8 to theinput monitor (RED: Flashing).As in the earlier case, the monitor

41Light in greenLight in green Light in orangeChapter 3 Advanced mixer operationsThis section describes practical operations of the mixer including f

42EQ/COMPEFF1/EFF2 HI-G/F/QAUX1/AUX2 MID-G/F/QPAN LO-GFADER CH VIEWPRE/POSTPRE/POSTCOMPCH PARAM EDITflashingflashingflashingflashing lightingChannel p

43flashingsettingvaluecurveflashingflashingAdjusting EQThe VF-16 provides a 3-band equalizer section includ-ing HI, MID and LO bands. You can control

44flashingControlling Effect send levelYou can control send levels of channels 1 through 16(pre- or post-fader) to the two internal A.S.P. effectproce

45flashingflashing4. To set another channel's pre/post selection, repeat steps2 and 3 above.5. After completing the pre/post selection, press the

46flashing5. After completing the pre/post selection, press the [EXIT/NO] key.The VF-16 exits the channel edit mode and the displayreturns to the Norm

4712345flashing67891234569The screen example above shows the following status.<Hints>If you try to select a channel to which the compressorcanno

48* A. S. P. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing Technology)The A. S. P. is an exclusive new digital effect processing technology designed byFostex. T

49Name Parameter type ExplanationL01 Norm HALL REVERB Standard hall reverb; detailed and transparent, with a moderate amount of earlyreflections.L02

5Variable Pitch Control ON/OFF ... 59Setting the Speed ... 59Auto Func

50MUTE MUTEEFF1 EFF2EFF EDITflashingName Parameter type ExplanationL29 MonoDELAY DELAY Mono delayL30 PanDELAY DELAY Panning delayL31 MonoBpmDL BPM D

51flashingEffect parameter settingsHere's how to set the effect parameters.1.If the effect parameter that you wish to adjust is notdisplayed, pre

52BPM delay effect parameters (parameter type: BPM DELAY)For effect types 31 and 32 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following four

53flashingScene memoryThe VF-16 provides 100 scene memories (Scene numbers 00 to 99). You can store a set of desired parametersettings to each memory.

54Level adjustWhen recalling a scene memory, if the recalled faderlevel does not match the current physical fader posi-tion (the red indicator of the

55Scene Event MapBy creating a scene event map, you can recall desired scene memories (mixer settings) at desired positions duringplayback. For examp

56Flashing<Viewing the event memories>The event memories created in real-time by the proce-dure described above can be viewed by the operationbe

57<Notes>• When executing the scene sequence, the fader positionsare recalled according to the fader recall mode in theSETUP mode (the default i

58Chapter 4 Recorder FunctionsCueingThis section describes the cueing feature for cueingsound during the F FWD or REWIND process.Cueing with the [F F

59Variable Pitch ControlThis section describes the Variable Pitch Control feature to play or record programs at variable recorder speeds.The VF-16 can

6Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF-16Recorder Section* Employs the FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk ManagementSystem-3) Fostex format.16-track (plus 8 additional tra

60Auto FunctionThe VF-16 is equipped with 3 Auto Functions. One is the “Auto Play”, which automatically starts playing a trackafter locating it. Ano

61ProgramWith the VF-16, the music is managed according to programs numbered 01-99 (99 programs). These programsare independent of each other and can

62P01P02P03 P04P05P01P02P03 P04DeleteSelecting a ProgramIf there are several programs set on the disk, there maybe a need to select a target program.

63Copy & PasteMove & PasteEraseTrack ExchangePASTECOPY CLIPPASTEMOVE CLIPCLIPBOARD IN POINT CLIPBOARD OUT POINTAUTO PUNCH INPOINT3. Press the

64To execute the Copy & Paste feature select “Copy Clip?”.To execute the Move & Paste feature select “Move Clip?”.flashingorCopy & Paste a

65< Please note >For regular copy & paste (or move & paste) as shown inFigure 1, the CLIPBOARD IN point of the data which wascopy clippe

66ABS 0 (REC END)(REC END)AUTO PUNCH IN pointEraseThe VF-16 provides the following “ERASE” options. Please read the instructions in its entirety prio

67flashingflashingflashing4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.“Sure?” flashes.5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key once again.The erase process will takes place. “W

68flashingflashing3. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.The tracks are instantly exchanged.“Completed!” appears on the display when the tracks aresuccessfully

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7Before OperatingThis section defines the contents, names and terms the user should know prior to actually operating the VF-16.Please read the overvie

70Sound sourcesACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL ST

71ACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL STOREEFF1/EFF2

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73Digital RecordingThis section will describe digitally recording from the VF-16 to external digital devices or to digitally record fromexternal digit

74ACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL STOREEFF1/EFF2

75ACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL STOREEFF1/EFF2

76ACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL STOREEFF1/EFF2

77Connecting to external equipment1. Connect the VF-16 MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (withMIDI interface) MIDI IN/OUT.MMC/MTC complied sequence software

78ACCESSPHANTOMCH STATUS/CH SEL12345678TRACK910111213141516TRACKABCDEFGHINPUTORANGECH STATUSINPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY MUTEEQ/COMPRECALL STOREEFF1/EFF2

79<One Point Advice>Sync signal “Vari” of the “Slave mode setting” menu:When the VF-16 is made to chase lock by MTC only,variable pitch will be

8The keys below play important roles when executing DIRECT recording or BUSS recording.Please learn their functions before operating the VF-16.REC TRK

80Trk 1 & 2 &3 & 4 & 5 &6 & 7 & 8Trk 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14& 15 & 16Trk 17 & 18 &

81DAT or adatSaveREC END (07m 00s) ofreal trackREC END (10m 00s) ofadditional trackseven minutesAddtionaltracksReal tracks<Items that can be saved

82CAUTIONAVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RA

83flashingflashingIf you save data using the adat digital signal, select"adat". If you save data using the S/PDIF digitalsignal, select &quo

84CAUTIONAVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RA

85flashingflashing* If you load data to a program in which data isalready recorded, the newly loaded data overwritesthe current data track by track.Co

86CAUTIONAVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RA

87flashingflashingflashingflashingflashingflashingSaving data to a SCSI diskYou can save data via the "Save PGM" menu in theSETUP mode. Whe

88<Hint>While "B01: New PGM" is flashing, you can select "Eject"for the forced eject by using the [JOG] dial.When you remove

89flashingflashing• In the saving operation using more than one disk,if you use a disk in which save data is alreadyrecorded:When carrying out step 6

9RECORDING SystemUnlike conventional systems, the VF-16 records on ahard disk storage device, instead of cassette tape.Sound source recording can star

90You can select any existing program available on thecurrent drive by rotating the [JOG] dial besides "NewPGM". When selecting an existing

914. Use the [JOG] dial to select the load destinationprogram and press the [ENTER/YES] key.The data load to the selected program starts.The display c

92Save/load a WAV fileSong data can be saved to or load from a SCSI disk by the FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3) format,as well as by the WAV

93flashingflashingflashingflashingflashingflashingSaving a WAV fileYou can save a WAV file.Make sure that the DOS-formatted disk with FAT16is set. The

94<Hints>If the backup disk contains any existing program(s)previously saved, the display may show followingscreens after carrying out the previ

95###### 01.WAV###### 02.WAV ###### 24.WAV<Hint>In the save operation which requires more than onebackup disk, if you use a backup disk which co

965. After selecting the desired WAV file, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the screen for selecting a track to beloaded. "All"

97<< Special loading method when using a computer >>(*) Method to load specific tracks.The backup disk in which files are saved will conta

98Chapter 7 SETUP modeThe SETUP mode of the VF-16 offers the “Changing the initial settings” menus, which configure the operatingenvironment of the V

99Time signature setting [“Signature Set”]1. Select a program for which to set a time signature.2. In the menu selecting display, select “Signature Se