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Getting Started

Finally...Let’s Get Started!

The following procedure lets you try out some of the capabilities of your VM200. To simplify the explanation, in this procedure we will connect a microphone to channel 1, adjust the EQ, apply effects, and record the signal.

Making Connections

This procedure assumes that you have installed and powered on the VM200. (See page 45 for more information.)

1.Connect a microphone, instrument, or other sound source to input channel 1.

You can connect either:

•a balanced XLR-type condenser microphone to input channel 1, connector A, and leave the Input A/B selector button on the top panel unpressed; or

•a balanced/unbalanced TRS-type microphone to input channel 1, connector B, and depress the Input A/B selector button.

However, you can use another sound source, such as a synthe- sizer keyboard or CD player, if you desire. Make sure it is powered off before you connect it to the VM200.

INPUT
	A	A	A
4	3	2	1
ON	ON	ON	ON
+48V	+48V	+48V	+48V
OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF
	B	B	B
	INSERT	INSERT	INSERT
4	3	2	1

XLR-type connector (A)

1/4” phone connector (B)

2.Connect the VM200 MONITOR OUT to an ampliﬁer and speakers, or connect a pair of stereo headphones to the PHONES jack.

You can use the Monitor Gain or Phones Gain knobs to adjust the output volume level. Lower the Gain to minimum to prevent loud noise.

MONITOR OUT

PHONES

PHONES

MONITOR OUT

2TRK IN

ST BUSS OUT

REC BUSS OUT

AUX SEND

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

4

L

3

2

1

ADD.AUX SEND

3.Connect the ST BUSS OUT to the analog inputs of a recorder.

Even though the VM200 is a digital mixer designed primarily for use with digital multitrack recorders, to simplify this brief proce- dure, we will connect to an analog recorder.

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Fostex VM200 Finally...Let’s Get Started, Making Connections, Connect the ST Buss OUT to the analog inputs of a recorder

Contents

VM200 Safety Instructions VM200 Getting Started Monitoring Signals Scene Memory Initializing the VM200 VM200 User’s Guide VM200 About This Chapter Using this Guide Welcome to the VM200 Installing the VM200 Audio Speciﬁcations Feature SummaryInputs and Outputs Mixer Functions Midi functions Why a Digital Mixer? Mixer Conﬁguration Four-band Parametric EQ & EQ Library Dual On-board Effects ProcessorsDigital I/O About the Display and Graphic User Interface Faders Scene Memory Touring Top Panel Control Surface VM200 PAD 26dB switches 2TRK in switchAnalog Control Section Input selectors LCD Display +1/ Keys Data Wheel and Neighboring KeysEnter and Exit Keys Function Keys System Key Setup SectionMidi Key ROUTING/PHASE Key Key Mode SectionCurrent Scene Status PAIR/GROUP Key CH View Key CHANNEL/METER Key Fader Mode Section AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, and AUX4 KeysEFF1 and EFF2 Keys Channel Key EQ Library EQ on KeyRecall Key Store Key Eff Edit Section Effect Library Rec Buss Section Scene Memory Section Solo Key Channel Control Section Fader function On Keys ON, SOLO, & EQ Edit KeysOn key function Solo Keys Solo key function EQ Section Rotary Controls EQ Edit KeysEQ Edit key function Select Keys Rear Panel 2TRK Inputs 1 4 XLR or Phone Connectors a or B +48 Phantom PowerInputs 5 8 Phone Connectors Inserts 1-4 Phone Connectors Power Switch 75Ω On, Off Switch Diagram Block VM200 User’s Guide Started VM200 System Example Phones Connecting the Power Cord Turning the VM200 On and Off Few Tips on Using the VM200 Channel Layers Analog An Important Note About Word Clock Information Keeping It DigitalStopless Rotary Controls Reading the Display Lower and Raise Faders to Initiate SendsChannel Edit Function Examples of Other Function Pages Function Page Parameter Matrix Lit & Flashing LED Keys Lit & Flashing LED Keys Making Connections Finally...Let’s Get StartedConnect the ST Buss OUT to the analog inputs of a recorder Adjusting the Channel Input Powering OnLower all faders and Gain and Trim knobs on the VM200 Adjusting the EQ Press the channel 1 EQ Edit key Adjusting the EQ Press the EFF2 key in the Eff Edit section Audition Some EffectsPress the Recall key in the Eff Library section Press the EFF2 key in the Fader Mode section RecordingStoring a Mix Scene Press the 17-20 EFF RTN Page Select key VM200 User’s Guide Channels Input Channels Phantom Power for Input Channels Insert Channels Pad Switches Input channels Trim Controls Inverting the Input Phase Press the Exit key or the CHANNEL/METER key Setting Channel Levels Input Channel EQMuting Channels Panning Input Channels Routing Input Channels Monitoring and Soloing Input Channels Feeding OutputsREC Buss Out ST Buss Out Pairing Channels Grouping Mute ChannelsDigital Outs Press the PAIR/GROUP key to display the 1CH Pair function Grouping Faders Viewing Input Channel Settings Press the CH View key to display the 1CH View function Press the EQ Edit key for the target channel Copying Channel Settings Press the Enter key to execute the copy operation VM200 User’s Guide Chapter Contents Equalizers EQ Adjusting the EQ Press the EQ on key in the Selected EQ section to turn it on Lo-Mid Hi-Mid Gain G EQ Enabling Channels Bypassing the EQPress the Enter key to conﬁrm your selection Press the EQ on key in the Selected EQ section Resetting the EQ While pressing and holding down the Enter key, press VM200 User’s Guide EQ Preset Library List Name Recalling EQ Programs Press the Enter key to recall the desired EQ Program Recalling EQ Programs Storing EQ Programs Press the Enter key Storing EQ Programs Editing EQ Program Titles EQ Library Name Edit function pages Copying EQ Settings Copying EQ Settings EQ Preset Library Parameters Name Parameter Description Lo-Mid Hi-Mid Gain Distortion of popular Description Lo-Mid Hi-Mid Gain VM200 User’s Guide Monitoring Signals Monitoring and Soloing Solo Mode ParameterMON SEL Parameter Monitor Outs and Phones Two Track Input 2TRK Press the Setup System key Monitoring Soloing Solo KEY Parameter Options Latch Selected Solo keys light up Press the Setup System key four times from start of cycle Solo Safe Function Viewing Input/Output Level Meters Metering Signal LevelsPress the CHANNEL/METER key or the Exit key in most modes LED Display Meter L/R or ST BUSS/SOLO Press the CH View key Chapter Contents Outputs Overview Adat OUT & S/P DIF OUT Monitoring the ST Buss OUT Using the ST Buss OUTViewing the ST Buss OUT Meters Soloing the ST Buss OUT Setting the ST Buss OUT LevelMuting the ST Buss OUT Monitoring the REC Buss OUT Using the REC Buss OUTViewing the REC Buss OUT Meters Setting the REC Buss OUT Level Soloing the REC Buss OUT 114 VM200 UserÕs Guide Using the AUX Sends Enabling AUX Sends 3 & 4 ADD. AUX Parameter Viewing the AUX Send and Master Setting Monitoring AUX Sends Sending Channel Signals to AUX Sends Pre-fader/Post-fader AUX Sends Muting AUX Sends Use the Master on button to turn the AUX Send on and off Pairing AUX Sends Press the Exit key to return to Channel Edit mode Press the Enter key to conﬁrm the setting Smoothing Function Viewing Buss Routing for Each Channel 122 Effects VM200 Effects Effects Library Effect Preset Library ListReverb effects Early Reﬂection-type Reverbs DelaysModulation effects Pitch Changer Multi-effects Setting Effects Return Applying EffectsSelecting an Effects Processor Press the CHANNEL/METER key Sending Signal to Effects Processor Routing Effects Returns Viewing and Adjusting the Effect Send Level Controlling the Sends SignalsPre-fader/Post-fader Effect Sends Viewing and Adjusting the Effect Send Master Level Raise the fader for the corresponding channel Controlling the Return Signals Setting the Effect Return LevelMuting Effect Sends Monitoring Effects Sends Editing Effects Recalling Effects Programs Storing Effects Programs Press the Store key in the Eff Library section EFF Library Name Edit function pages Editing Effect Program Titles Press the Enter key to recall the desired Effect program 138 Reverb-type Effects Effects ParametersEarly Reﬂection-type Effects Monodelay Dualdelay 3CHDELAY Chorus 3DCHORUS Monopitch Delay-Reverb-type Effects CHORUS-REVERB REVERB-CHORUS REVERB-FLANGE Memory What is Scene Memory? Scene Edit Indicator What Can You Store in a Scene? Preset Scene Memory AUX Recalling a Scene Manually Recalling Mix ScenesRecalling a Scene Automatically at Start-up Press the System key ﬁve times Recalling Mix Scenes Using Midi Program Change MessagesAssign Program Change messages to scene memories Motorized Faders Storing Mix Scenes Press the Scene Memory Store key When you’ve ﬁnished naming the scene, press the Enter key Editing Scene Memory Titles Recall Safe FunctionSpecifying Recall Safe Channels Press the System key three times Press the CHANNEL/METER key to return to Channel Edit mode Specifying Recall Safe Parameters 158 Connections Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates 161 Word Clock Setup Word IN/OUT ConnectorsSetting the Master Word Clock Press the System key Setting the VM200 as Master or Slave Recording to a Digital Multitrack Recorder or DAT Multitrack Recording and Mastering to a DAT VM200 is word clock Slave Using Adat Digital I/Os Using Adat OUT Assigning Channels to Adat Direct SENDs 167 Using S/P DIF OUT Assigning S/P DIF Signals to Channels Using S/P DIFPress the ROUTING/PHASE key twice Press the CHANNEL/METER key or Exit key Cascading the VM200 172 VM200 Using the VM200 with Midi Midi Ports Connecting Midi devices Cascading Two VM200s TX CH Transmit Channel Midi Transmit and Receive ChannelsRX CH Receive Channel Program Change Messages Program Change TXProgram Change RX Program Change Table Control Change Messages Control Change TXControl Change RX Control Change Table System Exclusive Messages Fostex Exclusive Bulk DumpSystem Exclusive TX & RX System Exclusive DevID Press the Midi key Using Program Change Messages to Recall ScenesSet the TX CH and/or RX CH parameters to on Editing the User Program Change Assign Table Press the Midi key twiceSelect a Program Change number Select a Scene number Press the Midi key three times Viewing the Preset Program Change Assign TableProgram Change Assign Table Notes Examples Using Program Change Messages Using Control Change Messages Press the Midi key four times Editing the Control Change Assign TableSelect a Control Change number Press the Midi key ﬁve times Viewing the Preset Control Change Assign TableControl Change Assign Table Notes Examples Using Control Change Messages Controlling Parameters Using Fostex Exclusive Messages Transmitting Midi Bulk Dump Messages Bulk DumpAutomatic transmission in response to Bulk Dump Request Manual transmission of Bulk Dump Messages Specifying the data you want to transfer Receiving Bulk Dump Requests Receiving Bulk Dump Requests Setting the Device ID Number Entering MMC Send ModeMMC Midi Machine Control Send Select an ID number for the DevID parameter 193 MMC Send and Timecode Frame ModePress the CHANNEL/METER key or the Exit key Storing Locate Points Transmitting the Locate CommandsChecking the Locate Points 196 Initializing the VM200 Initializing the VM200 199 Default Setup Parameters System Parameters Value Data Chapter C ontents EQ 1-8 Invalid! EQ Enable Display Warning Messages Inputs SpeciﬁcationsOutputs General Midi IN/OUT/THRU Maintenance Maintenance Tables & Data Channel Fader Gain Table Master Fader Gain Pan Gain Left Right Pan EQ Frequency Range 20.3Hz 20.2kHz 240 steps per 1/24 octave Program Change To Scene Memory Assignment Tables Program Change AssignTable 2 PresetProgram Change Assign User Control Change To Control Parameters Assignment Tables Control Change Assign User Control Change Assign Preset Preset Scene Parameters P0 InitMix P1 Recording P2 MixDown Midi In/Out Data Format Control Change BnMotion Control Process MCP MMC Locate target Program Change Bn Command List Fostex Exclusive Message Remote Command Command Details Setup Commands Channel/Buss Commands 221 Effects Commands Bulk Dump & Request Bulk Dump Request Midi Device Inquiry Message Midi Implementation Chart Model VM200 Version1.0 Affect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC DirectiveFostex Distributors List In Europe 227 228 Index 230 VM200 User’s Guide VM200 User’s Guide 231 Symbols Numerics Page Fostex Corporation