Fostex VF80 owner manual Precautions

Safety Instructions/Precautions

Precautions

About power supply

•Be sure to connect the VF80 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 VF80 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount of power (such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected.

•If you use the VF80 in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station. You can use the VF80 with a power frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz.

•It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage. In such a case, stop using the VF80 immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord.

•To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the VF80, avoid contact with water or other liquids, or do not handle the power plug while your hands are wet.

•To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the VF80, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the VF80.

•Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the VF80 because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the VF80, remove the power plug from AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station.

•To prevent damage to the VF80, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the VF80. When you remove or connect the cables to the input/output connectors on the VF80, make sure that the track and master faders and volume controls are set to “0.”

Important!

Equipment name, electrical

ratings, serial number and		MODEL VF80
	DIGITAL MULTITRACKER
other information for the	FOSTEX
VF80, are written on bottom	230V~	20W	50/60Hz
	SERIAL NO.
side.	FOSTEX CORP.		MADE IN CHINA

Delay of display indication

•While using the VF80, you may have an experience to see the delay of the reaction of the time counter or level meters. This is not a malfunction and it bears no relation to the actual sound to be recorded or played.

Time counter

Level meters

This kind of delay is due to the VF80 design concept in which the audio processing takes priority over the display processing when the audio processing gets busy (e.g. when a sudden fader level change happens). You may always trust the VF80 to record or playback audio in good condition.

Precautions upon handling the HD

•Before turning the power off to the VF80, first quit setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the VF80 while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded data, but you may damage to the VF80. Fostex is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the VF80.

•Before you change the location of the VF80, pack the unit in the shipping carton or an impact-resistant case. Make sure that the VF80 is kept free from external vibration or impact since the VF80 is very sensitive to vibration.

•Do not install the VF80 in locations subject to the following:

*Extremely high or low temperature, or significant changes in temperature.

*Excessive humidity or dust.

*Excessive changes in power supply voltage.

*Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces.

*Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or speaker).

•If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low temperature to a warm place, or if you use the VF80 in a room in which the temperature varies significantly during winter, condensation may occur on the hard disk or other parts. In such cases, leave the VF80 for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power.

Note on repair

•The VF80 does not use any parts that user can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs.

•Use the packing carton designed for the VF80 when you transport the VF80 to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the VF08 completely using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport.

About copyrights

•It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution-any purpose other than for your personal pleasure.

About damage

•Fostex is not responsible for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by using the VF80.

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