Fostex VF160EX 108, Connecting to an external device, Saving data, Setting the external device

Saving data using the S/P DIF or adat digital signal

You can save data using the S/PDIF or adat digital signal via the [DIGITAL/DATA OUT] jack.

*Use an external device that supports 44.1 kHz sampling frequency (the same as the VF160EX).

Connecting to an external device

Connect the DIGITAL/DATA OUT jack to the digital input jack of the external digital device (DAT or adat etc.).

<Note>

The DIGITAL/DATA OUT jack accommodates either the S/PDIF (optical) or adat digital signal selected.

Though the S/PDIF (optical) and adat digital signal use the same connector shape, the signal formats are different.

CAUTION		WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
DO NOT OPEN		SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR		TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AUX SEND	ST OUT	MIDI	DIGITAL/DATA	FOOT SW	POWER	AC-IN

Saving data

You can save data via the "Save PGM" menu in the SETUP mode.

<Details about "Save PGM" menu>

•Output signal options: OPT (adat or S/PDIF) IDE (CD-1A/EX)

•Program options: P01 to P99 (an individual Program)

•Track options:

* When using S/PDIF or adat:

Tracks 1-8, Tracks 1-16, Tracks 1-24, Tracks 9-16, Tracks 9-24 or Tracks 17-24.

* When using a CD-RW/CD-R disk:

INOUT

OPTICAL

All tracks (1-24) is selected automatically. (You can

1
2	R	L	IN	OUT

select tracks individually when saving by the WAV file format).

adat or DAT

•When using the S/PDIF signal, if your DAT only provide the coaxial (RCA) digital input jack and does not provide the optical jack, use the optional COP- 1/96kHz (optical/coaxial converter).

•Do not connect digital signals for both directions between the VF160EX and the external device (i.e. the digital output of the VF160EX to the digital input of the external device and the digital output of the external device to the digital input of the VF160EX), which may form a digital loop and cause feedback.

Setting the external device

1.Set the sampling frequency to 44.1 kHz (the same as the VF160EX).

2.Set the input source to "digital input" to accept the signal from the VF160EX.

Some machine also needs to select the clock reference to "external" when setting the input source to "digital input". See the operation manual of the machine for the detailed information.

<Note>

If you cannot hear the input signal or you hear digital noise when monitoring the source signal of the external digital device, check the connections, cables and settings of both the VF160EX and the external device.

*See the operation manual of the external device for the detailed information.

1.Press the [SETUP] key to enter the Setup mode.

The display shows the screen for selecting the Setup menu.

2.Use the [JOG] dial to select "Save PGM" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting the device to which the data is saved. "IDE" flashes.

Flashing

3.Use the [REWIND] key to select "OPT" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting "SPDIF" or "adat", in which "SPDIF" flashes.

Flashing

If you save data using the adat digital signal, select "adat". If you save data using the S/PDIF digital signal, select "SPDIF".

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