Fostex D-160 owner manual Introduction, Precautions

D-160 Owner's Manual (Introduction)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Model D-160.

The D-160 is a 16-track digital multitrack recorder with eight additional tracks that employs a 3.5-inch E-IDE type removable hard disk as the recording media, instead of conventional tape. An optional Model 9041 (1.3GB removable hard disk cartridge), is available for 16- track (plus additional tracks) recording and playback.

A total of 240 minutes recording/playback time is available based on a single track calculation.

The D-160 achieves high-quality recording/playback with 16-bit linear quantization and a non-compression recording technique with two "Adat I/O" (switchable for S/P DIF), which enables 16-track simultaneous recording (8 analog, 8 digital/16 digital) as well as 8-track simultaneous recording and 16-track simultaneous playback.

You can easily configure a fully digital recording system by combining the D-160 with various types of digital mixing consoles. You can back up recordings from the hard disk to an Adat machine, or to a DAT machine.

Also, high speed backup is available via a standard SCSI terminal.

The D-160 features a +/-6% Vari-pitch function, and various non-destructive edit functions, such as copy, move & paste, erase, etc., that use three Time Bases.

Furthermore, it facilitates a complete MIDI environment by supporting MTC and MMC, output of MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer via an internal Tempo Map, and advanced controls by FEX.

It also has a Program Change function to manage up to 99 Programs, and you can assign a title to each song (Program).

Installing an optional 8345 TC/SYNC card enables the D-160 to support slave operation for the incoming LTC, and synchronization with video reference signals and Word Clock, as well as to output Word Clock signal to an external digital device. Installing an optional 5041 balanced 8-16 I/O card would add +4dBu analog, balanced I/Os.

Please read this User's Guide thoroughly and keep it in a safe place so that you will be able to produce high-definition, high tonal quality music and make the best use of the D- 160 for a long time.

Precautions

Notes about power supply

*Be sure to connect the D-160 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 D-160 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or devices that consume a large amount of power such as an air conditioning system or a large electric heater are connected.

*If you use the unit in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. You can use the unit with a power frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz.

*It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.

In such a case, stop using the unit immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord.

*To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the D-160, avoid contact with water or other liquids. Do not handle the power plug while your hands are wet.

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