Fostex VF08 owner manual

Digital Multitracker

Owner’s Manual

8588 002 000

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DIGITAL MULTITRACKER

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Contents

Main Owners Manual Digital Multitracker BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions ...........................................2 Before Operating................................................ 8 Basic Recording and Playback Preliminary knowledge .................................... 24 Contents Basic recording (recording onto two track) .......... 27 Mark function ................................................... 29 Mixing ............................................................... 33 Mix Down .......................................................... 35 Cueing .............................................................. 51 Variable Pitch.................................................... 53 Loop Function .................................................. 54 Setting the start and end points ............................. 54 Carrying out the loop playback............................... 55 SETUP Mode Others Basic Features of VF08 Product Features Others Mixer Section Recorder Section Precautions Important! About power supply Note on repair About copyrights About damage Before Operating Input monitor and Repro monitor EventAdditional track Time Base Trim Names and Functions Rear panel Top panel BAL UNBAL UNBAL 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 Top panel (Mixer section) 13 1415 16 17 22 24 Top panel (Recorder/Display section) LR 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1MASTER FOOT SW BAL 25. [TRACK EDIT / PGM] key 26. [CURSOR left/right/up/down] keys 27. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 28. Contrast adjusting knob 29. [ACCESS] indicator 42. [WAVE FORM SCRUB] key 43. [VARI PITCH / EDIT] key 44. [LOOP / EDIT] key 45. [AUTO PUNCH I/O / EDIT] key 46. [TIME BASE SEL / F2] key Rear panel Side panel 49. [AC IN] connector 50. [POWER] switch 51. [PHANTOM] ON/OFF switch About the hard disk storage device Reformatting the hard disk <Precaution> Replacing a hard disk <Operation Confirmed HD List for the VF08> <http: // www. fostex.co.jp/int/index.htm> <Warning> <Precautions Upon Replacement> Page Formatting the Hard disk <CAUTION> Standard Either 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. Basic Recording and Playback This chapter describes the basics of recording and playback audio using the VF08. connector. [BAL] [UNBAL] LCD This section describes major contents on the LCD display and their operations. Display when turning on the power Switching the time base Disk remain indication Preliminary knowledge Inputs and tracks <Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (phone) input connectors> How to use condenser microphones <Notes for using the phantom power> Basic recording (recording onto a single track) Preparation for recording To record onto Track 1, 3, 5 or 7, use INPUT A. Raise both the track 1 fader and master fader to 0 po- sition. knob of INPUT A. Recording Playback Undo/Redo Stereo source LR Basic recording (recording onto two tracks) Preparation for recording Raise 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. Recording Playback <How to use recording tracks effectively> Mark function Setting a mark on the fly Locating a mark Deleting a mark ABS locate functions Punch in/out Manual punch in/out using the keys on the unit Punch in/out using the foot switch Auto punch in/out function <Rehearsal> Hint: Mixing Adjusting levels Setting pan position Adjusting EQ Setting effects Effect send level setting Effect type setting Mixdown Digital mixdown Analog mixdown Normal screen FOOT SW Mixer Functions Initial condition when turning on the power Operations while the Normal screen is shown Fader Track mute Mix parameter section Adjusting pan positions Editing EQ You 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. Preset entries in the EQ library L01: LightKick Creates a light and jaunty kick sound Makes a tom-tom sound woody. Creates a melodious sound. L31: Female_Vo L32: Chorus L28: Brass_Sec L29: W.WindSec L33: SpeeCh 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: Setting effect send levels Selecting an effect type Selecting Pre/Post of the effect send Turning the effect processor on or off * To turn on the effect processor *To turn off the effect processor About the effect types Effect parameter details Delay+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) 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) Scene memory Storing the current scene Recalling a scene <Cautions> Deleting a scene Fader adjust Scene sequence Assigning scene memories to the mark map Deleting a mark from the mark map Scene sequence on/off selection Executing the scene sequence Recorder Functions This chapter describes various recorder functions. Cueing The cueing function allows you to monitor audio at higher or lower speed. Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] keys Digital scrubbing Performing 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: Vari Pitch Turning on or off the vari pitch function Press 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. Loop Function Setting the Start and End points Capturing the current position "on-the-fly" Editing the position via the screen Setting the Start and End points by marks Carrying out the loop playback Program Creating a new program Selecting a program Deleting a program Note that you cannot undo or redo deleting the program. Editing a program title Track editing Copy & Paste Move & Paste AA' A' Performing Copy (or Move) & Paste To set editing points by marks: 00:ABS 0 Over Time! Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired number and Undo/redo of Copy & Paste Erasing track data <Notes for the erase function> Erasing To set editing points by marks: 00:ABS 0 Undo/redo of Erase You can undo an erase operation, as well as redo it (undo the undo operation). Track Exchange Performing the track exchange <Note for Track Exchange> Editing Marks Viewing the mark list Editing a mark position Enter a mark title Adding a mark Deleting a mark Locating a mark Advanced Operation This chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF08. Metronome function Setting the tempo map Setting the metronome output Track bounce (Ping-pong recording) On/off of bounce mode Setting pan positions Setting level of each track Performing the track bounce Training mode <Caution> Connecting the instrument and headphones You may connect the instrument either [INPUT A] or [INPUT B]. On/Off of training mode Slowing down the playback speed Changing the pitch Canceling the center-positioned sound Setting the cancel position Boosting the bass sound Mastering mode Selecting a program to be played back On/off of mastering mode Press the [MASTERING] key. The table below shows the items and functions of the mastering effects. Setting the mastering effects On/off of the mastering effects Recording onto the master recorder Effect library details L2: Light Mix L3: Live Mix L4: Pop Mix L5: Dance L9: LO_Fi Digital recording Recording an external source onto the VF08 digitally <Important note> Selecting a program to be recorded Selecting the digital input MIDI clock sync system Connecting external equipment Connect 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. MTC sync/MIDI machine control system Connecting to external equipment Setup of external equipment <Notes on MTC related setups> * Offset mode: For ABS * Offset mode: For BAR External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode Connection to external equipment Setup of external equipment Connect 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. Execution of recording Carry 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) Save/Load of song data ******About song data****** Using the S/PDIF digital signal (you can save/load data for each program individually.): <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> Saving data using the S/PDIF digital signal You 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 data Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to be saved To 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. Loading data using the S/PDIF signal Connecting to an external recorder Setting the external recorder Loading data Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to which data is loaded and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Select tracks to be loaded. After selecting tracks, press the [ENTER/YES] key again. When the VF08 is locking to the digital input signal, Start playback of the external recorder. Saving/loading data using SCSI Connecting to an external device Formatting a backup disk Saving data to a SCSI disk After selecting the program, press the [ENTER/YES] When the program can be saved to a single disk: When the program requires more than one disk for saving: Loading from a single SCSI disk Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to be loaded Use the [JOG] dial to select the load destination program and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Loading from more than one disk Use the [JOG] dial to select the load destination program and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Insert Disk-2 (the second disk) to the SCSI device according to the display message. 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 Saving a WAV file Use 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. 7 <Hints> Showing the title and "New File": Showing the title and "New File", and "-****MB" alternately: Showing the title and "****MB": <About WAV files saved> WAV file structure WAV file structure which is saved over more than one disk WAV file size <Notes> Loading a WAV file Use 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. << 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. SETUP mode Time signature setting [Signature Set] To enter the SETUP mode New Registering of Time Signature Correcting the Registered Time Signature Clearing All Time Signature/Tempo Data Deleting a Time Signature Changing the Bar Offset Figure Setting a tempo [Tempo Set] New Registering of Tempo Erasing of the Registered Tempo Setting the Metronome function [Click] Correction of the Registered Tempo Setting MIDI sync output signal [Midi Sync Out] Setting an MTC frame rate [Frame Rate] Setting MTC Offset mode [Offset Mode] <Notes> Setting an MTC offset value [Mtc Offset Set] Setting the Slave mode [Slave Mode] Setting the Slave Type [Slave Type] 2 3 Setting the Record Protect function [Rec Protect] Setting Digital Input [Digital In] Setting BAR/BEAT Resolution mode [Resolution] Setting the MIDI device number [Device ID] Checking the number of track events [Number Of Event] Drive Setting [Drive Sel] <Note> The Drive Format Information [Drive Information] Fader Fix Mode Setting [Fader Fix] Fader Recall Mode Setting [Fader Recall] <Caution> Model VF08 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized Remarks (Digital Multitracker) MMC Command List Inquiry Message List Maintenance Specifications Recording/Reproducing Input/Output Cleaning the exterior * For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. Block Diagram TRK 1 TRK 2 TRK 3 TRK 4 Installing the Model 8340 SCSI card FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE Declaration of EC Directive The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment