User manual FOSTEX VR800

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Model 8288 429 000 Digital Multitrack Recorder OPTICAL ACCESS OL 0 6 12 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A SYNC RECORD TRACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN CLIPBOARD OUT EXIT / NO EXECUTE / YES PREVIEW EJECT DISP SEL SETUP HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO / REDO PGM SEL AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY JOG SHUTTLE VARI PITCH LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB SHIFT P. EDIT LOC MEM RECORD STOP PLAY REW F FWD AUTO PUNCH CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END VR800 Owner's Manual (Safety Instructions) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. " SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. [. . . ] The VR800 will return to the time base indication prior to turning the envelope function ON. 58 VR800 Owner's Manual (Preview Function) Preview Function The preview function enables you to repeatedly audition the rise (fade in) or the fall (fade out) of the sound data at a locate point (edit point) that is stored in the AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, or CLIPBOARD IN/OUT key. This is also called "point rehearsal. " With this function, you can check the locate points in realtime. You can also use this function to fine-tune the position of the locate points while previewing the sound. This function is effective only when the VR800 is stopped. Executing the Preview function Previewing the rise of the sound (fade in) 1. While holding down the SHIFT key, press the AUTO RTN START key, the AUTO PUNCH OUT key, or CLIPBOARD IN key. The VR800 repeats playback the "rise sound" at the locate point (edit point). Previewing the fall of the sound (fade out) 1. While holding down the SHIFT key, press the AUTO END START key, the AUTO PUNCH IN key, or the CLIPBOARD OUT key. The VR800 repeats playback of the "fall sound" at the locate point (edit point). AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN CLIPBOARD OUT AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN CLIPBOARD OUT PREVIEW PREVIEW DISP SEL SETUP HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO / REDO HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO / REDO DISP SEL SETUP PGM SEL AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY PGM SEL VARI PITCH LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB VARI PITCH AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB SHIFT P. EDIT LOC MEM SHIFT P. EDIT LOC MEM <Display indication during the Preview operation> DIGITAL <Display indication during the Preview operation> DIGITAL 44. 1kHz 44. 1kHz ABS LOC H M S F SF LOC ABS H M S F SF SYNC OUT DRIVE SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK AUTO SCSI A. PUNCH CLK AUTO SCSI A. PUNCH Approx. (mute playback) The sound rises at the memory point. The sound falls at the memory point. As shown in the diagram, one-second of data prior to the locate point is muted during playback. The mute is off (fade in) at the locate point and the sound is played back for one second. The VR800 will repeat this operation until you quit the Preview function. As shown in the diagram, one-second of data prior to the locate point is played back, then muted (fade out) at the locate point. The VR800 will repeat this operation until you quit the Preview function. 59 VR800 Owner's Manual (Preview Function) 2. To adjust the monitor sound of the selected track so that it can be monitored on the mixer. 3. Press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key. Note: If data stored in each memory key is in the initial state, all memory keys will be in ABS time 00H 00M 00S. Should fade out preview be executed in this condition, the [Void Data !] message and memory data [00H 00M 00S] will alternately flash in the display as a warning. However, for fade in preview, this will function as the memory data [00H 00M 00S] point. Trimming the sound while previewing You can trim the position of the locate point (edit point) using the JOG dial while you preview the sound. At this time, you can also adjust the size of the trimming steps (the amount of offset controlled by the JOG dial). Trimming allows you to fine-tune the position of the locate point stored in the memory keys while previewing the sound. Use this function to change the Auto Punch In/Out points, the start point of Copy & Paste and Move & Paste, and the start and end points of the Erase function. <Notes> · You can audition the result of trimming during the next preview. That is, if you trim the position while previewing the sound for the first time, you can check the result when you preview the sound next time. · If the locate point is shifted outside the range of the preview playback as a result of trimming, [Void Data!] and the locate point indication appear alternately. · When Auto Punch mode is turned on and you trim the Auto Punch In or Auto Punch Out point while previewing the sound with [Void Data!] indicated on the display, Auto Punch mode will be cancelled. 1. Start previewing the sound by following the steps described on the previous page. Use the JOG dial to trim the position. When previewing starts, the unit of JOG trimming flashes on the screen. [. . . ] In VR800, as level data is updated 40msec. , it will be effective if inquiry is made in 40msec. units. 33 46 (<on/off>): bar/beat resolution status reply This is the reply against "23 46" bar/beat resolution status request. 33 47 (<midi sync>): midi sync out status reply This is the reply against "23 47" midi sync out status request. 33 48 (<MTC offset mode>): MTC offset mode status reply This is the reply against "23 48" MTC offset mode status request. 33 49 (<count=3> <on/off> <vari data>): vari pitch status reply This is the reply against "23 49" vari pitch status request and is indicating the vari pitch function on/off and the present vari pitch setup figure. 117 VR800 Owner's Manual (Maintenance/Specifications) Maintenance Cleaning the exterior * For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergent, wring it out firmly, and wipe the dirt off. Never use solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior. Specifications Input/Output <DATA IN/OUT> Connector : Optical (X 2) Format : (1) IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) : (2) Alesis Proprietary Multi Channel Optical Interface (Adat optical) (Either (1) or (2) is selected in the Setup mode. ) <MIDI IN/OUT> Connector Format <SCSI> Connector Protocol :Master 4ch mode: 4 real tracks+20 additional tracks (44. 1kHz/16bit linear) <Save/Load format> :ADAC 8ch mode: SCSI :Master 8ch mode: FDIO-1 (DAT, adat), SCSI :Master 4ch mode: SCSI, FDIO-1 (DAT) <A/D> : 20-bit 64-time, over sampling, Delta-Sigma <D/A> : 20-bit 128-time, over sampling, Delta-Sigma <Program No. > : maximum 99 tunes : DIN 5PIN (X 2) : MIDI standard <Simultaneous playback tracks> :8 tracks (Master 8ch/ADAC 8ch mode) :4 tracks (Master 4ch mode) <Vari Pitch> <Digital In/Out> : +/-6% : 44. 1kHz/16bit linear :D-sub 25 pin (X1) : SCSI-2, unbalanced transmission format Transmission format : Asynchronous transmission Units connected : Two SCSI-ID : Automatic recognition General Dimensions : 254 (W) X 100 (H) X 285 (D) mm * Including highest protrusion. 15W <WORD OUT> Connector Output level Load impedance : BNC (X 1) : TTL level : 75 Weight Power supply <PUNCH IN/OUT> Connector : ø6mm Phone jack (X 1) (An optional FOOT SW Model 8051 can be connected. ) Power consumption * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement. 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