Fostex VF160EX Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Digital MultitrackerOperation Manual8588 044 000(396678)ACCESSPHANTOMINPUT SEL SOURCEREC ASSIGNBUSSDIRECTREC TRK REC TRKAUTO RTNAUTO PUNCHSTART INOUTE

10Regardless of whether executing DIRECT or BUSS re-cording, you must select recording sources and record-ing tracks.You can select them using the fol

100Selecting a program in the chain play listIf the play mode is set to any option but “Off”, you canselect a program only from those set to the chain

101If you delete the program from the list, all the programsset to the subsequent steps automatically slide up, asshown below.<Note>If you delet

102Inserting a program to the chain play listYou can insert a program to a desired step in thecurrent chain play list.1. Follow procedure steps 1) and

103 This mode allows playing back an audio CD (regardless of whether it is made using the VF160EX or on the market)using the CD-R/RW drive (model CD-1

104Available functions in the audio CD playback mode• Normal playbackYou can play back an audio CD with the samemanner as with a program in the intern

105Display in the audio CD playback modeWhen switching to the audio CD playback mode, the display looks like the example below.This section shows the

106Trk 1 & 2 &3 & 4 & 5 &6 & 7 & 8Trk 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14& 15 & 16Trk 17 & 18 &

107DAT or adatSaveREC END (07m 00s) ofreal trackREC END (10m 00s) ofadditional trackSeven minutesAdditionaltracksReal tracks<Items that can be save

108adat or DATFlashingYou can save data using the S/PDIF or adat digital signal via the [DIGITAL/DATA OUT] jack.*Use an external device that supports

109FlashingFlashing5. Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to be savedand press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the "Save Length"

11RECORDING SystemUnlike conventional systems, the VF160EX records on a harddisk storage device, instead of cassette tape. Sound sourcerecording can s

110FlashingYou can load data using the S/PDIF or adat digital signal via the [DIGITAL/DATA IN] jack.*Use an external device that supports 44.1 kHz sam

111FlashingFlashing* If you load data to a program in which data isalready recorded, the newly loaded data overwritesthe current data track by track.C

112CD-RW discCD-R discWith a CD-R/RW drive, you can use not only CD-RW discs but also CD-R discs. Note that CD-R discs hassome restrictions as shown

113• If there is a dust, dirt or fingerprints on the disc,which may cause error in playback or recording,wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth or alcoh

114Save/load of Song Data Using a CD-R/RW driveWhen saving/loading data using the CD-R/RW drive, program data is saved/loaded as shown be-low.• SaveYo

1151. After turning on the VF160EX, insert a disc to the CD-R/RW drive.2. Press the [SETUP] key of the VF160EX to enter the setupmode.The display show

116When completing the save operation, “Save Completed!”appears on the display (as shown below) and the VF160EXstops access to the drive, while the di

117Carrying out "full erasure"4. Use the [JOG] dial to highlight "Setup" and press the[ENTER/YES] key.The display now shows the sc

1182. Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode.The display shows the screen for selecting the setupmenu.The following description is assumed that

119When completing the load operation, “Load Completed!”appears on the display (as shown below) and the VF160EXstops access to the drive, while the di

12INPUT Monitoring and PLAYBACK MonitoringThere are two ways to monitor the signal output (track sound)from each track with the VF160EX recorder: inpu

120Save/load of WAV files using a CD-RW/CD-R driveYou can save or load a WAV file to or from a CD-RW/CD-R disc.<Important notes for using a WAV fil

1215. While "WAV" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the screen for selecting On or Off of theClipboard Export functio

12211. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly untilexiting the Setup mode.<Note>When using a CD-RW or CD-R disc on which program

1235. After selecting the desired WAV file, press the[ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the screen for selecting a track to beloaded. "All"

1248. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly untilexiting the Setup mode.To go back to the previous step or about the operation, youca

125Copy protection settingYou can restrict the disc copy (duplication) ca-pability of an audio CD you are going to make.ONMaking an audio CDThis secti

126To change the setting, press the [ENTER/YES] key whenthe “CD-R/RW Setup” screen is shown. The current set-ting starts flashing, showing it can be

127<Hint>When a CD-RW disc on which any data is recorded is set,if you perform step 7 above (i.e. pressing the [ENTER/YES] key when “CD-DA” is f

128Clipboard In pointClipboard Out pointmastered songClipboard In pointClipboard Out pointEVT 01EVT 02 EVT 03Clipboard In pointClipboard Out pointProg

129<Warning message>The warning message for copyright shown on thescreen is as follows.Warning!You are responsible for use of this digitaldevice

13FADERThe VF160EX features 16 channel faders and 1 master fader.Among the faders, the faders for channels 1 to 8 are alwaysstarted up with output sig

130You can select one or more tracks to be loaded.Each selected track is individually loaded to anew program automatically created on thecurrent drive

131<Hint>If you are going to load tracks 1 and 3 in the exampleabove, instead of tracks 1 and 2, track 3 will be loadedto program 06 (see the sc

132Chapter 7 SETUP modeThe SETUP mode of the VF160EX offers the “Changing the initial settings” menus, which configure the operatingenvironment of th

1331.Select a program for which to set a time signature.2.In the menu selecting display, select “Signature Set” andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.The displ

134<Note>You cannot register the “001BAR“ of “001BAR 4/4 .”Correcting the Registered Time Signature1. Under the previous “Confirmation display

135Tempo MapTime signature settingTempo setting001 BAR 4/4 005 BAR 3/4 001 BAR 1 = 120003 BAR 1 = 90005 BAR 3 = 60007 BAR 2 = 120Temp

136Erasing of the Registered Tempo<Note>Metronome sound will be output from track 16.For this reason, when the metronome function is activated,

1372. Select the desired MIDI sync signal with the [JOG] dialand press the [ENTER/YES] key.1. Select “Midi Sync Out” in the menu selection display and

138<Note>There are no 29.97nd or 29.97df in the MTC standard.Use either 30nd or 30df unless you definitely need tosynchronize the VF160EX with N

1391. Select “Offset Mode” in the menu selection display andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.The currently set offset mode will flash. “ABS” will flashin th

14...ABSMTC00M 00S 00M 03S 00M 06S00H 59M 57S 01H 00M 00S 01H 00M 03SBAR/ /CLK001BAR 1- 002BAR 1 002BAR 1ABS 0TIME BASEThe term “Time

140The “Setting the Record Protect function” menu allows you to turn the Record Protection function On or Off.When this function in turned “On”, you c

1411. Select “Digital In” in the menu selection display and pressthe [ENTER/YES] key.The items currently set will be shown in reversed whiteand black

142For example, assume that you have stored the value for001bar 1 46 clk as the CLIPBOARD IN point, and thevalue for 002bar 4 51 clk as the CLIPBOAR

1432. Select desired device number with the [JOG] dial andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.3. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or STOP key) to exit from theSETUP mod

1441. Select “Drive Information” in the menu selection displayand press the [ENTER/YES] key.It will change to the "Drive Information" second

1452. Input the desired item with the [JOG] dial and pressthe[ENTER/YES] key.The selected item will be set.In the "Setup of the fader recall mode

146The “Pair Fader Set” menu sets whether or not you simultaneously control the adjacent odd and even chan-nels.Normally, each channel fader on the VF

1472. Select the desired item with the [JOG] dial and press the[ENTER/YES] key.The selected item will be set.ON/OFF of phantom power provided at INPUT

148<Important!>EQ cannot be applied to the channel (Except the masterchannel) setup for the compressor.With the compressor channel setup, if the

149Trouble ShootingA breakdown? If you suspect so, please read the fpllowing explanations before requesting repairs.• Input signal not indicated by th

15Names and Functions*1. All keys on the panel will be indicated with a [ ] around the name in this manual.Example: [PLAY] key, [INPUT] terminal, et

150• A warning message appears although it was onlyexecution of copy-clip (or move-clip) ?Correctly register the CLIPBOARD IN and OUTpoints.The relati

151BasicChannelFunction...DefaultChangedTransmittedRecognizedRemarksModeDefaultMessageAlteredNoteNumber:True VoiceVelocity Note ONNot

152Command list Movement (Recorder)01: STOP STOP02: PLAY PLAY03: DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLAY04: FAST FORWARD F FWD05: REWIND REWIND06: RECORD STROBE R

153MaintenanceSpecificationsRecording/ReproducingRecording Medium : 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)Recording Format : FDMS-3 (*)Save/Load Format : FD

154Output Level : -10dBVSTEREO OUT L, RConnector : RCA pin jackLoad Impedance : 10kΩ or moreOutput Level : -10dBVDIGITAL INConnector : OpticalFormat :

155Block DiagramA/DA/DA/DA/DA/DA/DA/DA/DX 2ASP EFFECTPROCESSOREFF 1/2TRK 9-16 / INPUT A-HX 8TRK 1-8X 8EQ A/B/OFFLO GAINMID QMID FREQMID GAINHI QHI FRE

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16TIP:SENDTo Effect InputFrom Effect OutputRING:RETURNGNDTop PanelAnalog Input/Output Section1. [INPUT] (Unbalanced) Jack: A to F* This adjusts the un

17Top PanelMixer Section11. [CH STATUS/CH SEL] Key: channels 1-16* ON/OFF key for each channel during normal display(explained later).* Select the cha

1815. [EFF EDIT-EFF1/MUTE] Key* This is used to CHECK/CHANGE the EFFECT type andparameter settings of EFFECT 1.* Press this key while the [SHIFT] key

19Top PanelRecorder Section25. [INPUT SEL] Key* Set whether to send the A to H input signals [INPUT]or track 9-16 play [TRACK] sounds to the faders of

2CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE P

20AUTOPLAYAUTORETURNAUTOREPEATOFF32. [AUTO RTN-START/MARK1] Key* This key is used to CHECK/CHANGE the parameterssaved at the start point (AUTO RETURN

2151. [F FWD/NEXT] Key* Press this key while the machine is stopped for 30Xrewind speed.* 3X cuing (rewinding with sound) takes place when thiskey is

22Top PanelDisplay Section57. [ACCESS] LED* This LED lights ON when the internal hard disk drive orexternal SCSI device for backup purposes is writing

23StandardEraseQuickAbout the hard disk storage deviceThe VF160EX is complete with a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk (storage device) which is formatted in t

245. Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD]key is depressed.If the “Standard” format is selected and executed, theformatting process takes place

251. Unscrew the four screws fixing the panel to thebottom of the VF160EX main unit.If the panel is removed, the hard disk covered with acushion can b

263. Press the [ENTER/YES] key where the “Standard”is flashed.The format type selected is set and “Sure?” flashes.4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key while t

27Chapter 2 Basic Recording and PlaybackThis chapter describes basic recording and playback with the VF160EX.Before carrying out recording/playback,

28The VF160EX is equipped with input/output jacks to connect the following sound sources and externalequipment.Always turn the [MASTER] fader, [MON OU

29The following describes the contents shown on the LCD and their operations.Menu shown when turning power ONWhen the VF160EX is turned ON with a hard

3PrecautionsAbout power supply• Be sure to connect the VF160EX to the power supplyspecified in the Specifications section of this owner’smanual. Do n

30Switching with [DISP SEL] KeyEvery time the [DISP SEL] key is pressed the LCDalternately shows the “1. Normal Display of Current TimeBase” -> “2.

31This section describes the basic REC/PLAY procedures in the “DIRECT” recording mode, which is the easiest recordingprocedure and also provides recor

32PLAY1. Press the [REWIND] key while the [STOP] key is depressedto locate ABS 0.2. Press the [PLAY] key to start playback.The play level of track 1 c

33Preparing to RecordRECORDING to 2 TracksWith track 1 now recorded, we will record the stereo sound source to tracks 15 and 16 of the recorder.Press

34ABS LocateThere are 3 types of ABS Locate procedures. The instructions are described below.• Press the [REWIND] key while the [STOP] key is depress

35Saving on the Memory key and Mark key1. Ensure the system is in the PLAY or STOP status. Pressthe [HOLD/>] key at the time to save.The time is h

36Creating an event memory1. Press the [REWIND/PREV] key while holding down the[SHIFT] key to skip back to the previous event memorypoint.2. Press the

37flashingPunch IN/OUT recording enables you to record over previously recorded parts. This function comes in handy inthe following cases.* If a reco

38Auto Punch IN/OUTBefore carrying out an auto punch in/out operation, youmust register the “PUNCH IN” and “PUNCH OUT” points.• Programming the PUNCH

39Up to now, we changed the input channel according to the track to record. However, there is also a way to recordall tracks with one input jack. Yo

4Index for ApplicationsThis index is provided for searching the page of the desired application. Please use this together with the“Table of Contents”

402. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the channelintended for PAN adjustment.The channel selected flashes, then the input signal and thecurrent set

41flashingEffect Send Level Adjustment2. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the channelintended to adjust the effect send level.The channel name and

42Create the master tape after adjusting all tracks. Start recording the piece with a master recorder (cassette tape,DAT, MD, etc.). The VF160EX can

43This section will discuss the basic procedures to REC/PLAY with "BUSS" RECORD, which is another recording option.With DIRECT RECORD, the t

44Press the [BUSS-SOURCE] key (GREEN: Flashing).The display to select the source channel sent to REC BUSSappears.Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of c

45Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal Display.It is possible to apply effect to the input signals by settingEFF1 or EFF2 to the source at

46Recording1. Locate the time to start recording on the VF160EX.2. Press the [PLAY] key while the [RECORD] key isdepressed to start recording.The [CH

47Adjusting the Source ChannelTips: Adjusting the PAN Setting of the Source ChannelIt is possible to set the PAN according to the soundsource of the s

48Tips: Applying an Effect on the Source ChannelIt is possible to apply effect sound on the sourcechannel during BUSS RECORD.1. EFF1 or EFF2 can also

49Light in greenLight in greenLight in orangeChapter 3 Advanced mixer operationsThis section describes practical operations of the mixer including fu

5I want to change the speed at playback/record.Please read page 68.I want to manage the programs by naming them.Please read page 71.I want to use the

50FlashingFlashingFlashingFlashing LightingYou can edit the various parameter settings such as pan and equalizers for channels 1 through 16 and the ma

51FlashingSettingvalueCurveFlashingFlashingAdjusting EQThe VF160EX provides a 3-band equalizer section in-cluding HI, MID and LO bands. You can contr

52FlashingControlling Effect send levelYou can control send levels of channels 1 through 16(pre- or post-fader) to the two internal A.S.P. effectproce

53FlashingFlashing5. After completing the pre/post selection, press the [EXIT/NO] key.The VF160EX exits the channel edit mode and the displayreturns t

54Flashing5. After completing the pre/post selection, press the[EXIT/ NO] key.The VF160EX exits the channel edit mode and the displayreturns to the No

5512345Flashing67891234569The screen example above shows the following status.<Hints>If you try to select a channel to which the compressorcanno

56* A. S. P. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing Technology)The A. S. P. is an exclusive new digital effect processing technology designed byFostex. T

57Name Parameter type ExplanationL01 Norm HALL REVERB Standard hall reverb; detailed and transparent, with a moderate amount of earlyreflections.L02

58MUTE MUTEEFF1 EFF2EFF EDITFlashingName Parameter type ExplanationL29 MonoDELAY DELAY Mono delayL30 PanDELAY DELAY Panning delayL31 MonoBpmDL BPM D

59FlashingEffect parameter settingsHere's how to set the effect parameters.1.If the effect parameter that you wish to adjust is notdisplayed, pre

6Safety Instruction ...2Precautions ...

60BPM delay effect parameters (parameter type: BPM DELAY)For effect types 31 and 32 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following four

61Flanger effect parameters (parameter type: FLANGE)For effect type 36 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following four parameters c

62Level adjustWhen recalling a scene memory, if the recalled faderlevel does not match the current physical fader posi-tion (the red indicator of the

63The fader icons below are examples of indicating differ-ent status.•The current physical fader positionis higher than the recalled position.•The cur

64<Viewing the event memories>The event memories created in real-time by the proceduredescribed above can be viewed by the operation below.1. Wh

65FlashingWhile "Non" is flashing, you can selects the scene numberfrom those currently stored by rotating the [JOG] dial.The corresponding

66<Notes>• When executing the scene sequence, the faderpositions are recalled according to the fader recallmode in the SETUP mode (the default i

67Chapter 4 Recorder FunctionsCueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] keyThe user can cue at 3x speed by pressing the [F FWD]/[REWIND] key while the recorde

68This section describes the Variable Pitch Control feature to play or record programs at variable recorder speeds.The VF160EX can change the speed in

69The VF160EX is equipped with 3 Auto Functions. One is the “Auto Play”, which automatically starts playing a trackafter locating it. Another is the

7OthersTrouble ShootingTo enter the SETUP mode ...133Time Signature Setting ...

70With the VF160EX, the music is managed according to programs numbered 01-99 (99 programs). These programsare independent of each other and can be r

71P01P02P03 P04P05P01P02P03 P04DeleteSelecting a ProgramIf there are several programs set on the disk, there maybe a need to select a target program.

72Copy & PasteMove & PasteEraseTrack ExchangePASTECOPY CLIPPASTEMOVE CLIPCLIPBOARD IN POINT CLIPBOARD OUT POINTAUTO PUNCH IN POINT3. Press the

73To execute the Copy & Paste feature select “Copy Clip?”.To execute the Move & Paste feature select “Move Clip?”.FlashingorCopy & Paste a

74< Please note >For regular copy & paste (or move & paste) as shown inFigure 1, the CLIPBOARD IN point of the data which wascopy clippe

75ABS 0 (REC END)(REC END)AUTO PUNCH IN pointThe VF160EX provides the following “ERASE” options. Please read the instructions in its entirety prior t

76Flashing4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.“Sure?” flashes.5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key once again.The erase process will takes place. “Wait Erasing!” fl

773. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.The tracks are instantly exchanged.“Completed!” appears on the display when the tracks aresuccessfully exchanged. Then

78Recording source Guidance sourceChapter 5 Features ApplicationThis section describes applications of the DIRECT RECORD feature.DIRECT RECORD while

79Generally, “mixdown” means the process for mixing audio materials (instruments, vocals, etc.) recorded on amultitrack recorder and recording the ste

8Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF160EX• PROGRAM feature names musical pieces and manageup to a maximum of 99 titles.• +/-6% pitch control.• CD S/P DIF

80If you press the [DIRECT REC TRK] key to activatethe internal mixdown mode when the recordingtrack(s) or source track(s) are set for “DIRECT re-cord

81Rehearsing internal mixdown recording1. Select the desired program to be mixed down.To select the desired program, press the [PGM SEL] keyand select

82<Hint>However, if you make an audio CD from the material whose actual audio starts from the exact “CLIPBOARDIN point”, there will be no silenc

83Inserting “silence” at the beginning of a songTo insert “silence” at the beginning of a song, use ei-ther of the following methods depending on the

84When mixdown starts from non-“ABS 0”1. When the unit stopped, press the [CLIPBOARD IN] key.The time registered with the [CLIPBOARD IN] key is shown(

85Sound sourcesApplications of BUSS RECORDConnecting the sound source1. Connect the sound sources to record to [INPUT] A to D.Preparations to record1.

86Ping-Pong RECORDBy using BUSS RECORD, it is possible to select a maximum of 15 source channels when recording to 1 track and amaximum of 14 source c

87ACCESSPHANTOMINPUT SEL SOURCEREC ASSIGNBUSSDIRECTREC TRK REC TRKAUTO RTNAUTO PUNCHSTART INOUTENDIN ALIGN SEL OUTDISP SELPGM SELSETUPINTMIXDOWNA RTNA

88This section will describe digital recording from external digital devices using the [DATA IN] connector of the VF160EX.Digital signals recorded are

89ACCESSPHANTOMINPUT SEL SOURCEREC ASSIGNBUSSDIRECTREC TRK REC TRKAUTO RTNAUTO PUNCHSTART INOUTENDIN ALIGN SEL OUTDISP SELPGM SELSETUPINTMIXDOWNA RTNA

9Before OperatingThis section defines the contents, names and terms the user should know prior to actually operating the VF160EX.Please read the overv

90By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the VF160EX, andby output of a MIDI clock and song posi

91Connecting external equipment1. Connect the VF160EX MIDI OUT to MIDI IN of the MIDIsequencer.2. Set the MIDI sequencer for “external sync mode(EXTER

92Connecting to external equipment1. Connect the VF160EX MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (withMIDI interface) MIDI IN/OUT.MMC/MTC complied sequence softwa

93Connection to external equipment1. Connect MIDI OUT of the computer (with MIDI interface)with MIDI IN of the VF160EX.The computer sequence software

94<One Point Advice>Sync signal “Vari” of the “Slave mode setting” menu:When the VF160EX is made to chase lock by MTC only,variable pitch will b

95The following is an application example of "Adat Mixer Mode" (= input monitor for all tracks).The "Adat Mixer Mode" is especiall

96Chain play functionYou can play the whole (i.e. from ABS 0 to REC END) of each program in the chain play list as shown in figure 2,as well as a desi

97Making the chain play listBefore executing chain play, you must make the chainplay list by selecting the desired (or all) programs inthe desired ord

982. Press the [EXIT/NO] key.The chain play list is made and the “Chain Play List”screen is dismissed. The display returns to the “SelectMenu” screen,

99Setting the chain play modeWhen you have made the chain play list, set the chainplay mode. The following procedure shows how to setthe chain play mo