Integrating the control unit and main unit | Fostex LR16 manual

Model LR16 [Before using the unit]

Integrating the control unit and main unit

Follow the procedure below to integrate the control unit and main unit.

<Note>: Work on a flat and stable surface. It is recommended to put the units on a soft cloth (or blanket) to protect the units.

<Necessary items>

•Phillips-head screwdriver (which matches the fixing screws for rack mounting)

•The supplied CAT-5 cable

(1)Remove the rack mount angles attached to the side panels of each unit.

The removed rack mount angles and fixing screws are used in step (3) below, so be careful not to loose them.

Rack mount angle	Rack mount angle

Main unit

Rack mount angle

Rack mount angle

Control unit

(2)Connect the [ETHER] connector of the control unit and the [CONTROLLER] connector of the main unit using the supplied CAT-5 cable.

The cable should run through the cable guides fixed near the connectors of the both units (see below).

<Note>: Do not connect or disconnect a CAT-5 cable while the LR16 is powered on.

When you connect or disconnect a CAT-5 cable, make sure that the LR16 is powered off.

Cable guide

CONTROLLER

Main unit				Control unit
Main unit

<Note>: Insert the connector of the cable firmly in the correct direction.

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Fostex LR16 manual Integrating the control unit and main unit, Necessary items

Contents

Model LR16 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Adjusting the input level Low-cut filter Limiter Equalizer Signal flow of the mixer Connecting sources Recorder functions Recording/Playback Setting on the memory play setup screen Performing memory playAdding a mark Adding a mark on-the-fly Specifications Recorder functions File transfer to/from a computerRecorder functions Other functions About power supply Precautions on installationIntroduction About copyrights About version upgradeCleaning the exterior Condensation Overview Main features Recorder section main unit features Unpacking the carton Before using the unit Mounting the main unit and control unit on the rack Setting the main unit and control unit separatelyUsage examples of LR16 Integrating the main unit and control unit Necessary items Integrating the control unit and main unit Rack mount adaptor After attaching the adaptor Connecting the power cord Turning on the powerPreparation of power supply Connection example live recording Connection to external devices MTR Connection example home recording Balanced Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs Names and functions Control unit input channel 1 through Solo switch POST/PRE switchMute switch 14 ST/1-2/3-4 assign switches Control unit Master channel SUB in jacks and controlMonitor section Phantom 1-8, 9-16 indicators Internal effects sectionRecorder control section Output Limiter switch AUX Send controls / Solo switches24 27 EFF Send control / Solo switch Assign to Stereo OUT switches Main unit front panel Control unit rear panel REC Track Select 1-16 keys NEW Project keyTransport keys ST MIX key Main unit rear panel Display details Home screen Memory play setup mode screen Menu mode screen Model LR16 Names and functions Mixer functions Mixer basics Signal flow of the mixer Phantom power supply setting Connecting sourcesAdjusting the input level Connecting sources to the input connectors Limiter Gain adjustment while monitoringEqualizer Low-cut filter Post-fader Using an external effect processorUsing AUX 1, 2 Pre-fader Using the internal effects processor Using InsertApplying the internal effects About the effect types Monitoring Solo monitor Channel grouping Set the Source switches on channels 15 and 16 to TRK Using SUB Block diagram Recorder functions Recording/playback Recording formatRecorder basics Project Recording mode Bass Live recording Recording to tracks 1 through Preparation Adjusting input level =recording level of each mixer channel Recording Adjusting the channel output levels sent to the stereo buss Playing back a project Locate to the beginning of the projectPress the Play key in the recorder or mixer section Multitrack recording Connecting a sound sourceAdjusting the input level while playing back tracks 1 Overdubbing Performing overdub Mixdown Starting mixdown recording Adjusting level and sound of each track Punch in/out Punch in/out using the transport control keys At the punch out point, press only the Play key Punch in/out using a footswitch Model LR16 Recorder functions / Recording/playback Memory play Numeric key number 0 through 9 Memory Setup key in the recorderPress the Enter key Section of the main unit Selecting the memory play mode After you complete assignment,press EXIT/NO keySelecting a channel pair for memory play Press an illuminated numeric key Performing memory play Adding a mark via the mark list screen Mark functionAdding a mark Adding a mark on-the-fly Press the Enter key to bring up the Menu screen Locating to a mark pointEditing a mark Editing a mark label Editing a mark position Example of label editing Edit the time data in the following manner Deleting a mark While Select is highlighted, press Project managementSelecting a project Creating a new project Use the Menu dial to highlight Rename press the Enter key Editing a project name Use the 3 key to enter a Rolling back a projectName editing example Right Use the Menu dial to highlight Roll back press the Enter key Saving a project to an external medium Use the Menu dial to highlight Export press the Enter key Export screen detailsEditing the duration Selecting tracks Press any operation key Copying a stereo mix file to an external medium Selecting a desired file Selecting all filesSelect the files to be exported Deleting a project Protecting a project Display now shows the project list screen Use the Menu dial to highlight USB and press the Enter key Enabling USB connection LR16 E Protecting the internal hard diskWhile USB to PC is highlighted, press the Enter key While ? is flashing on the screen, press the Enter key Copying data from the LR16 to a computer Press the Enter key to bring up Adjusting the display contrastSetting the footswtich function Other functions While holding down the Record key, press the Enter key Setting items DefaultFormatting the internal hard disk Initializing the system memory Use the Menu dial to highlight Input and press the Enter key To assign the destination channels of SUB Method Software version upgrade Turn on the LR16 Press the Enter key to bring up Menu screen Midi connection Setting frame rateMidi synchronization Midi message supported by the LR16 While Default FS menu is highlighted, press the Enter key Setting FS/Bit of project Inputs/Outputs SpecificationsInput and Output Main unit Input and Output Controller unit Main unit Physical dimensionsPower Consumption approx W General Model LR16 Midi Implementation Chart Affect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC Directive Forthe US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping 45, 52 IndexPage Fostex CO