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Owners ManualDigital MultitrackerBAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1MASTER 8588 002 000 (340292)LRTRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS CAUTION "WARNING" 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions ...........................................2 Before Operating................................................ 8 Basic Recording and Playback Preliminary knowledge .................................... 24 Basic recording (recording onto a single track) .. 25 3 Contents Basic recording (recording onto two track) .......... 27 Mark function ................................................... 29 Mixing ............................................................... 33 Mix Down .......................................................... 35 Mix Parameter Edit ........................................... 37Scene memory ........................................................47 Scene sequence...................................................... 49 4 Cueing .............................................................. 51 Variable Pitch.................................................... 53 Loop Function .................................................. 54Setting the start and end points ............................. 54 Carrying out the loop playback............................... 55 Program............................................................ 56 Track editing ..................................................... 58Copy & Paste and Move & Paste .............................58 Erasing track data ...................................................61 Track Exchange....................................................... 63 Editing marks ................................................... 64 Metronome function......................................... 67 Track bounce (Ping-pong recording)............... 68 Training mode .................................................... 69 Mastering mode ............................................... 71 Digital Recording ............................................. 74Recording an external source onto the VF08 digitally 74 MIDI Clock Sync System .................................. 75 MIDI Sync/MIDI Machine Control System ........ 76 External MIDI equipment Sync System by the Slave Mode..78 About Song Data .............................................. 80 Saving data using the S/PDIF digital signal..... 82 Loading data using the S/PDIF digital signal .. 84 5 SETUP ModeOthers 6 Basic Features of VF08Product FeaturesOthers Mixer Section Recorder Section 7 PrecautionsImportant! About power supply Note on repair About copyrights About damage Precautions upon handling the HD Delay of display indication Remain indicator Recording method Program 8 Before Operating11 Names and FunctionsRear panel Top panelBAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW LOCATEPOWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA INPUTOFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT LRTRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL 12 Top panel (Analog input/output section)1. [INPUT A/UNBAL] (Unbalanced) connector 2. [INPUT A/BAL] (Balanced) connector 3. [INPUT A/TRIM] knob 4. [INPUT B/UNBAL] (Unbalanced) connector 5. [INPUT B/BAL] (Balanced) connector 6. [INPUT B/TRIM] knob 7. [PHONES] (Headphones) knob 8. [PHONES] (Headphones) connector 9. [ST OUT L. R] (Stereo out) connector 13 Top panel (Mixer section)13 1415 16 17 22 24 23 18 19 20 2110. [FOOT SW] (Foot switch) connector 11. [PEAK] indicators 12. [CH ON/OFF] keys 13. [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] keys 14. [BOUNCE MODE] key 15. [MIX PARAMETER-PAN] key 16. [MIX PARAMETER-EQ] key 14 Top panel (Recorder/Display section)LR 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS 26 27 28 25 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38394041 42 4344 48 45464717. [MIX PARAMETER-SCENE / FADER] key 18. [MIX PARAMETER-EFFECT / ON/OFF] key 19. [MIX PARAMETER-SCENE SEQ. / MAP] key 20. [2TRK MODE-TRAINING] key 21. [2TRK MODE-MASTERING] key 22. [STATUS/SEL-MASTER] key* Turns on or off the master channel. * Also used to select the track for the mix parameter edit. 23. [MASTER] fader* Adjusts the output levels of the stereo L/R busses. 24. Track faders* Adjusts the playback levels of the tracks 1 through 6 and 7-8. 25. [TRACK EDIT / PGM] key 26. [CURSOR left/right/up/down] keys 27. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 28. Contrast adjusting knob 29. [ACCESS] indicator 15 <Caution>Do not turn off the VF08 power while this indicator lights. Data recorded in the disk may be erased. 30. [PHANTOM] indicator 31. [EXIT/NO / EJECT] key 32. [ENTER/YES] key 33. [JOG / SHUTTLE] dial 34. [SHIFT] key 35. [LOCATE |<< / MARK] key 36. [LOCATE >>| / DELETE] key 37. [F FWD >>] key 38. [REWIND <<] key 39. [PLAY] key 40. [STOP] key 41. [RECORD] key 16 42. [WAVE FORM SCRUB] key43. [VARI PITCH / EDIT] key 44. [LOOP / EDIT] key 45. [AUTO PUNCH I/O / EDIT] key 46. [TIME BASE SEL / F2] keya. ABS (absolute time): b. Bar/Beat/Clk (Bar/Beat/Clock): c. MTC (MIDI Time Code) 47. [SETUP / F1] key 48. [UNDO/REDO / F3] key 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 17 Rear panelSide panel49. [AC IN] connector 50. [POWER] switch 51. [PHANTOM] ON/OFF switch 52. [S/P DIF / DATA OUTPUT] connector 53. [S/P DIF / DATA INPUT] connector 54. [MIDI OUTPUT] connector 55. [MIDI INPUT] connector 56. Slot for the optional card 18 About the hard disk storage deviceReformatting the hard disk 19 Replacing a hard disk<Operation Confirmed HD List for the VF08> <http: // www. fostex.co.jp/int/index.htm> <Precautions Upon Replacement> <Precautions Upon Handling the Hard Disk> 21 Formatting the Hard disk<CAUTION>StandardEither the Standard or Quick format type can be selected. However, make sure that the format type is selected when formatting a newly installed hard disk. 1LR Rear panel Foot switch (mode 8051) Top panel AC outlet Digital equipment (CD, MD, DAT etc.) Electric bassFOOT SW OFFBAL UNBAL UNBAL TRIMTRIM 2TRK MODE MIX PARAMETER ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA Amplifier + Speakers etc. Microphones (Dynamic or condenser type) Headphones Guitar processor Electric guitar 22 Basic Recording and PlaybackThis chapter describes the basics of recording and playback audio using the VF08. connector. [BAL] [UNBAL] [BAL] Connections of external equipment and connectors on INPUT A and INPUT B simultaneously. Plugging the connector disconnects the 23 LCDThis section describes major contents on the LCD display and their operations. Display when turning on the power Switching the time base Disk remain indication 24 Preliminary knowledge Inputs and tracks<Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (phone) input connectors> How to use condenser microphones<Notes for using the phantom power> Be sure to keep the following notes. You cannot use the phantom power for following microphones. <Important notes for on/off switching>LR 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS 2 1 6 3 4 6 4 5 9 7 10 8 11 25 Basic recording (recording onto a single track)Preparation for recordingTo record onto Track 1, 3, 5 or 7, use INPUT A. Raise both the track 1 fader and master fader to 0 po- sition. Press the [RECORD] key.The key starts flashing in red, while Track 1 (which is armed) changes to the input monitor mode. <Warning!> 26 RecordingPlaybackUndo/Redo Stereo sourceLR 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL 1 5 2 3 3 4 8 6 9 7 10 7 27 Basic recording (recording onto two tracks)Preparation for recordingRaise the faders of tracks 3 and 4 and [MASTER] fader to 0 position. Press the [RECORD] key. Use the [TRIM] knobs of INPUT A and B while playing the stereo source to get proper gain. <Warning!> 28 RecordingPlayback<How to use recording tracks effectively> 29 Mark functionSetting a mark on the fly Locating a mark Deleting a mark 30 ABS locate functionsPunch in/out 33 MixingAdjusting levels Setting pan position Adjusting EQ 34 Setting effectsEffect send level setting Effect type setting 35 MixdownDigital mixdown Analog mixdownNormal screen Lighting in orangeBAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERLRLOCATE TRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL Lighting in green 36 Mixer FunctionsInitial condition when turning on the power Operations while the Normal screen is shownFader Track mute Master fader mute 37 Mix parameter sectionAdjusting pan positions 38 Editing EQYou can apply EQ only to Tracks 1 through 6. You cannot apply EQ to Tracks 7/8. Press the [EQ] key. Use the [CURSOR up/down] key to select a parameter to be edited. Use the [JOG] dial to edit the parameter value. Setting example 1: Set "Hi Gain" to "+11 dB." Setting example 2: Set "Lo Gain" to "-8 dB." Setting example 3: Set "EQ library" to "L03." 39 Preset entries in the EQ libraryL01: LightKickCreates a light and jaunty kick sound Makes a tom-tom sound woody. Creates a melodious sound. L08: Melo.Tom L02: TightKick L03: Ana.Kick L04: Snappy_SD L05: Power_SD L06: Deep_SD L07: Talk_T omCreates a tight and hard kick sound. Makes an analog kick sound boomy. Makes a snare sound snappier. Flat setting The first time you bring up the EQ screen, this entry is selected. L00: 2-SHLVRemoves the brightness from a cymbal sound by cutting high fre- quencies. L10: Lo-Fi_Cym L11: Perc. L19: E.Pf L12: Tamb.L13: Fat_Bass L14: Norm.Bass L15: Loud_Bass L17: Loud_Pf L18: Power_Pf L31: Female_Vo 40 L32: ChorusL28: Brass_Sec L29: W.WindSec L33: SpeeCh L36: TelephoneL34: Digi.Mix L35: AnalogMix L21: CrunCh_EG L22: OverDrvEG L23: Dist.EGL24: Metal_EG L25: Stroke_AG L26: Arpeg.EAG L27: Arpeg.AG L30: Male_Vo 41 Editing Effects* A. S. P . (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing Technology) * H. F. A. (Harmonic Feedback Algorithm) * H. D. L. P. (Hi-Density Logarithmic Processing) Reverb: Delay: Chorus: Flanger: 42 Setting effect send levelsSelecting an effect type 43 Selecting Pre/Post of the effect sendTurning the effect processor on or off* To turn on the effect processor *To turn off the effect processor 44 About the effect types45 Effect parameter detailsDelay+reverb effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY+REVERB) Delay effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY) BPM delay effect parameters (parameter type: BPM DELAY) Short delay effect parameters (parameter type: SHORT DELAY) Doubling effect parameters (parameter type: DOUBLING) 46 Chorus effect parameters (parameter type: CHORUS)Flanger effect parameters (parameter type: FLANGE) Delay pitch effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY PITCH) Mono pitch effect parameters (parameter type: MONO PITCH) 47 Scene memory49 Scene sequence51 Recorder FunctionsThis chapter describes various recorder functions. CueingThe cueing function allows you to monitor audio at higher or lower speed. Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] keys Shuttle cueing 52 Digital scrubbingPerforming digital scrubbing Storing the digital scrub point To store the scrub point to the Start point: To store the scrub point to the End point: To store the scrub point to the To point:LR 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS 53 Vari PitchTurning on or off the vari pitch functionPress the [VARI PITCH/EDIT] key.The key lights up in green, showing the vari pitch func- tion is active. Press the [VARI PITCH/EDIT] key again.The key turns off, showing the vari pitch function is not active. Setting the speedThe current pitch value is highlighted, showing that the value can be edited. "ON" or "OFF" (of the vari pitch function) is also shown on the screen. Use the [JOG] dial to enter the pitch value. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal screen. 54 Loop FunctionSetting the Start and End pointsCapturing the current position "on-the-fly" Editing the position via the screen Setting the Start and End points by marks 55 Carrying out the loop playback 56 ProgramCreating a new program 57 Selecting a programDeleting a programNote that you cannot undo or redo deleting the program. Editing a program title 58 Track editingCopy & Paste Move & Paste 61 Erasing track data<Notes for the erase function> Erasing To set editing points by marks: Press the [UNDO/REDO/F3] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key. 62 Undo/redo of EraseYou can undo an erase operation, as well as redo it (undo the undo operation). 63 Track ExchangePerforming the track exchange<Note for Track Exchange> 64 Editing Marks67 Advanced OperationThis chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF08. Metronome functionSetting the tempo map Setting the metronome output Setting the time base to bar/beat Monitoring the metronome sound 68 Track bounce (Ping-pong recording)On/off of bounce mode Setting pan positions Setting level of each track Performing the track bounceLR 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL 69 Training mode<Caution> Connecting the instrument and headphonesYou may connect the instrument either [INPUT A] or [INPUT B]. On/Off of training modePress the [TRAINING] key. 70 Slowing down the playback speedChanging the pitch Canceling the center-positioned sound Setting the cancel position Boosting the bass sound Playing along with the playback sound 71 Mastering modeSelecting a program to be played back On/off of mastering modePress the [MASTERING] key. The table below shows the items and functions of the mastering effects. L0: FLAT L1: Wet Mix 72 Setting the mastering effectsOn/off of the mastering effects Recording onto the master recorder Effect library detailsL2: Light Mix L3: Live Mix L4: Pop Mix L5: Dance 73 L9: LO_FiL8: HallL6: Hard L7: 70sMakes a sound like recorded in a small live house. Suitable for typical pop music with vocal. Suitable for a dancing floor. A speedy sound which makes an audi- ence excite. Powerful sound. Soulful and energetic sound of 70s'. Makes a sound like recorded in a concert hall. Narrow range sound by limiting the fre- quency range drasti- cally. Makes a dark sound bright. 74 Digital recordingRecording an external source onto the VF08 digitally<Important note> Selecting a program to be recorded Selecting the digital input Selecting a track to record Starting to recordINPUT 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL LRLOCATE TRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL ST OUT L, R MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI Sound Source MIDI Sequencer Master RecorderMIDI clock & song position ponter Recording the VF08 stereo output signals digitally onto an external digital device 75 MIDI clock sync systemConnecting external equipmentConnect the VF08 MIDI OUT to MIDI IN of the MIDI sequencer. Set the MIDI sequencer for external sync mode (EXTERNAL SYNC) by MIDI clock.Refer to the Owners Manual of the equipment in use for details.LR ST OUT L, R2345 6 7/8 2TRK1MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL MIDI Sound Source Master Recorder Computer System with MMC/MTC software Refer to page 103, SETUP mode MIDI sync signal output setting for correct operating procedures. The meter in the desired bar can be set by Time signature setting of the SETUP mode.Refer to page 99, SETUP mode Time Signature Setting for operating procedure. Tempo in the desired bar can be set by T empo setting of the SETUP mode.Refer to page 101, SETUP mode Tempo Setting for operating procedure. Refer to page 102, SETUP mode Metronome setting for operating procedure. Confirming the MIDI clock syncPress the [TIME BASE SEL] key, and then change the time base display to BAR/BEAT/CLK. Executing of recording 76 MTC sync/MIDI machine control system77 Connecting to external equipmentSetup of external equipment<Notes on MTC related setups> * Offset mode: For ABS * Offset mode: For BAR Confirming MTC sync/MMC Execution of recordingSound SourceLR MIDI OUT2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS MTC Computer System with MMC/MTC software 78 External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave modeConnection to external equipment Setup of external equipmentConnect MIDI OUT of the computer (with MIDI interface) with MIDI IN of the VF08.The computer sequence software complying to MMC/ MTC must be activated. Sequence software is setup as follows. Set to same frame rate as the sequence software by the SETUP mode MTC Frame rate setting.Refer to page 103, SETUP mode MTC Frame rate Set to the desired mode by the SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting.Refer to page 104, SETUP mode MTC offset mode A random offset time can be set by the SETUP mode MTC offset time setting.Refer to page 104, SETUP mode MTC offset time 4mode setting.Refer to page 105, SETUP mode Slave mode setting for operating procedure and details. Set slave type to Vari by the SETUP mode Slave type setting.Refer to page 105, SETUP mode Slave type setting for operating procedure and details. Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key, to change the time base display to MTC. Confirming chase lockCheck that the MTC output by the sequence software and MTC time displayed in the VF08 are the same. When the sequence software stops, MTC will be interrupted and the VF08 will also stop.CHASE in the display will change from lit to blinking. Should it not be possible to chase lock, re-check connections / cables and all settings. <Precautions at MTC related setups>Offset mode: For ABS Offset mode: For BAR/BEAT 79 Execution of recordingCarry out various recordings while the recorder is chase locked to the sequence software. <One Point Advice>Trk 1&2 Trk 3&4 Trk 21&22 Trk 23&24 Program 1 (P01) Program 2 (P02) Program 99 (P99) 80 Save/Load of song data******About song data******Using the S/PDIF digital signal (you can save/load data for each program individually.): 81 <Items that can be saved or loaded as song data>Memory data: Timebase: Setup mode: <Items that cannot be saved or loaded as song data> <Notes for digital audio recorders to be used> <Notes for saving data using the S/PDIF digital signal> 82 Saving data using the S/PDIF digital signalYou can save data using the S/PDIF digital signal via the [S/P DIF DATA OUTPUT] (coaxial) jack. Connecting to an external digital recorder Setting the external recorder Saving dataYou can save data via the "Save PGM" menu in the setup mode. Use the [JOG] dial to select "Save PGM" and press Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR] keys to select "SPDIF" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. 83 Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to be savedTo edit the save length Select tracks to be saved. After selecting tracks, press the [ENTER/YES] key again. After checking all preparations on the external recorder are made, start it recording. Press the [ENTER/YES] key immediately after the external recorder starts recording.If you interrupts saving before completing, the saved data is invalid. Stop the external recorder. VF08 84 Loading data using the S/PDIF signalConnecting to an external recorder Setting the external recorder Loading data 86 Saving/loading data using SCSI92 Save/load a WAV file<Important notes for using a WAV file>About backup disks: About directory of a backup disk: About file names of WAV files 93 Saving a WAV fileUse the [JOG] dial to select "Save PGM" and press While "WAV" is blinking, press the [ENTER/YES] key. <About the Edit Source Export function> While "Off" is blinking, press the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the [JOG] dial to select a program to be saved <To specify the desired tracks to "From ** To **"> 94 7<Hints> Showing the title and "New File": Showing the title and "New File", and "-****MB" alternately: Showing the title and "****MB": Showing the title and "-****MB": After selecting a file, press the [ENTER/YES] key. After entering the file name, press the [ENTER/YES] 95 <About WAV files saved>WAV file structure WAV file structure which is saved over more than one disk WAV file size <Notes> 96 Loading a WAV fileUse the [JOG] dial to select "Load PGM" and press Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired WAV file to be loaded. After selecting the desired WAV file, press the [ENTER/YES] key. After selecting the desired track(s), press the INTER/ YES key. After selecting the load destination program, press Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly until exiting the setup mode. 97 << Special loading method when using a computer >>(*) Method to load specific tracks. < Note> (*) Method in loading by changing the track. (*) Method in loading by changing the title.Alphabets : A-Z and a-z Numerals : 0-9 Symbols : !#$%&()@_= 98 SETUP mode
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