Owners Manual

ADAT/ANALOG Converter

ADAT/ANALOG CONVERTER

OPTICAL
CLOCK 75 ON OFF WORD OPTICAL INT(44.1k) LOCKED
ANALOG INPUT MODE 1-2 1-4 1-8
DIGITAL MODE ADAT S/P DIF

POWER STBY ON

Table of Contents
Safety Instruction....2 Introduction...3 Precautions...3 Outstanding Features....3 Names and Functions....4 Connecting Examples....5 Example at operating it as the ADAT-ANALOG converter..5 Example at operating it as the S/P DIF-ANALOG converter.8 Specifications....9

Model VC-8 Owners Manual

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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. INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

"WARNING"

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."
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. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or The appliance has been exposed to rain; or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

C. D. E.

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for having purchased the Fostex Model VC-8. The VC-8 is an adat/analog converter which allows connections to be made with adat optical exclusive digital multirecorder such as the VR-800 and various analog mixers. In order to accomplish high quality collaboration with analog mixers, the professional 20 bit type are employed for AD/DA. Also, to build a most effective system matched with the number of analog mixer output BUSes (2 BUS OUT, 4 BUS OUT, 8 BUS OUT) the INPUT MODE switch makes it unnecessary to reconnect the cables at record/playback. Furthermore, the VC-8 can be used as a S/P DIF/analog converter, and by connecting to the sound card contained in various computers with digital input/output, it will give a clean record/playback environment free of internal noise generated in the computer. Before operating VC-8, it is recommended to thoroughly read this manual to insure long life of this equipment.
Precautions (please read before use)

Power supply

* When unplugging the AC adaptor from the outlet, be sure to grasp the adaptor. Attempting to unplug it by pulling on the AC cable may damage the wiring. * It is dangerous to use any power cable that is cut or frayed. If the power cable is damaged, immediately stop using it, and have it repaired. * Do not plug in or unplug the AC adaptor with wet hands. Doing so may result in dangerous electric shock. * Do not open the unit or touch any parts inside. Doing so may result in a dangerous electric shock, and could damage the unit. * Do not let water or other liquids, flammable materials, or metal objects such as pins get inside the unit. These things may cause electrical shock or short circuit the VC-8, and damage it. If the VC-8 should become wet, unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and contact your authorized service station.

Outstanding Features

* A digital multiple system can be setup by using the adat optical and analog in/out converter of the VC-8 together with various analog and digital mixers provided with adat optical such as the VR800. * Due to employ of the professional 20 bit AD/DA converter, it is possible in conjunctive operation with the analog mixer without degrading the high quality sound of digital recordings. * As the INPUT MODE is switchable, it is possible to construct a system to match the number of BUSSes in the analog mixer. * Additionally, as S/P DIF can be converted to the analog inputs/outputs and vice versa, it can be connected to the internal sound card of the computer provided with digital inputs/outputs. * Either the internal (44.1kHz) or OPTICAL/WORD (Phase adjusting range: 32~48kHz) can be selected and thus it can be widely adapted to digital equipment.

Location

* Avoid using the VC-8 in the following locations: * Locations of extreme low or high temperatures, or extreme changes in temperature. * Locations with excessive moisture or dust. * Locations where direct sunlight falls for an extended time, or near a stove or other source of heat. * Locations where electrical voltage varies. * Unstable locations or where there is heavy vibration. * Near strong magnetic fields (on top of a television or speaker).

Names and Functions

ANALOG INPUT MODE switch
This switch is used to select the channel to which the ADAT output should be assigned for the signal input to the ANALOG INPUT jack. This switch will be active only when the DIGITAL MODE switch is set to ADAT. Refer to pages 6 and 7 for details.

POWER switch/POWER LED

AC power to the VC-8 is switched ON/OFF (or standby). If the VC8 is not to used for a long period, the AC adaptor should be unplugged from the wall AC mains.

WORD IN terminal switch

This must be switched ON when the external WORD clock is input.

LOCKED LED

This indicates status of the operating clock selected by the CLOCK selector switch. Refer to page 6 for details.

CLOCK selector switch

The VC-8 operating clock (INT, WORD or OPTICAL) is selected by this switch. Refer to page 6 for details.

DIGITAL MODE selector switch
The DIGITAL MODE IN/OUT formats (ADAT or S/P DIF) is selected by this switch. Refer to page 6 for details.
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT connectors ANALOG INPUT connectors (1-8)
These are connected to BUS OUT (or GROUP OUT) of the analog mixer. Refer to pages 5 and 7 for details. There are connected to the VR800 digital multitrack recorder or to the DIGITAL IN/OUT connectors of a digital recorder provided only with digital in/ out connectors.

8 IN AD-12A ONLY

12V DC IN
OUT 4 ANALOG 1 WORD IN DIGITAL
DC IN jack (Center: Plus +)
The AC adaptor (AD-12A) included with the VC-8 is connected here. Do not use an adaptor that is not soecified for the VC-8.)
ANALOG OUTPUT connectors (1-8)
These are connected to the TAPE INPUT jacks of the analog mixer. Refer to pages 5 and 7 for details.

WORD IN connector (BNC)

The external WORD clock signal is input here. Refer to page 5 for details.

Connecting Examples

Example at operating it as the ADAT-ANALOG converter
The following connecting schematic is an example of locating the VC-8 between an analog mixer with 8 TAPE IN - 8 BUS OUT (or GROUP OUT) and the VR800 (digital multitrack recorder). In this system, the 8 BUS output from the analog mixer is converted to adat digital signals and the signals of channels 1~8 can be recorded on tracks 1~8 of the VR800.

DATA OUT

WORD OUT SCSI

DATA IN

MIDI OUT IN AC IN POWER

8 IN 1

AD-12A ONLY

OUT 4 ANALOG 1

WORD IN

WORD OUT

BUSS OUT (GROUP OUT) 1~8

TAPE IN 1~8

Note: When connecting to a digital recorder with WORD OUT such as VR800, it always must be connected to WORD IN of the VC-8 and used by input of WORD clock.

Analog Mixing Console

Sound sources
Note: When the digital inputs and outputs of the VC-8 and VR800 (or another digital recorder) are connected as shown in above connecting schematic, be sure to set one side as the clock master and the other as the clock slave. In other words, if the VC-8 had been set as the master, then VR800 (or another digital recorder) must be set as the slave, or if in the reverse situation whereas VC-8 had been set as the slave, then VR800 (or another digital recorder) must be set as the master. The most recommended setting at using the VC-8 is to establish the digital recorder as the master and the VC-8 as the slave as shown in table below.
Recorder VC-8 CLOCK switch INT (44.1kHz) VR800 (or recorder): Slave VC-8: Slave VR800 (or recorder): Slave VC-8: Slave VR800: Asynchronous mode Other recorder: Internal mode VR800 (or recorder): Master VC-8: Master VR800: Synchronous mode Other recorder: External mode VR800 (or recorder): Slave VC-8: Slave

The most recommended setting. Furthermore, if the WORD clock can be input, then WORD must be input. This setting is employed if the recorder (general DAT and MD) has an internal clock and thus cannot accept digital signals. Mutual exchanged of digital signals between the equipment is possible by this setting, but deterioration of sound quality is unavoidable. This setting cannot be used. A digital loop will be created in general type DAT and MD and thus will not operate correctly.
CLOCK switch WORD or OPTICAL

Setup of the VR800

1.Set the VR800 digital input track to [AdAt] and the digital in clock to [ASYnC](Asynchronous mode). 2.Set the VR800 digital output track to [AdAt].
Note: Refer to the VR800 Owners Manual for setups of the VR800 Digital input track and Digital output track

settings.

Setup of the VC-8
Note: Be sure to switch off power to the VC-8 at setup of the various selector switches.
Should the switches be manipulated with power switched on, noise could be created and the VC-8 may not function correctly.
1.Set the DIGITAL MODE switch to [ADAT]. 2.Set the ANALOG INPUT switch to [1-8].
If it is to be connected to a 4 BUS or 2 BUS mixer, refer to next page.
4.Switch ON the terminating switch. 5.Switch on power to the VC-8.
At this stage, as signals are being input to both DATA IN and WORD IN, the LOCKED LED will be lit in orange color.
3.Set the CLOCK switch to [WORD].
<The CLOCK switch and LOCKED LED>
The CLOCK switch is for selecting the required clock frequency and is selected in accordance to the application as lited below. Depending on the application, the LOCKED LED indicates the type of digital signal that is input and setting of the CLOCK switch. CLOCK SW WORD IN OPTICAL IN LOCKED LED
Lit in green Lit in green ExtinExtinguished guished Lit in orange Lit in green ExtinExtinguished guished Lit in green Lit in green Extin- Extinguished guished

INT (44.1k)

FUNCTIONS
If the LOCKED LED is lit in green, the VC-8 will operate in sync with the digital signal input to the VC-8 DATA IN connector. If the LOCKED LED is extinguished, it indicates that no digital signal is being input and it will not operate correctly even though switched to OPTICAL. In such case, set the CLOCK switch to INT.

If the LOCKED LED is lit in red or orange, the VC-8 will operate in sync with the word clock that is input to the VC-8 WORD IN connector. If the LOCKED LED is lit in green or is extinguished, it is an indication that word clock is not being input and thus will not operate correctly even though the CLOCK switch is set to WORD. In such case, set the CLOCK switch to OPTICAL or INT.
Regardless to the LOCKED LED indication, the VC-8 will operate by its internal 44.1 kHz crystal.
When connecting a 4 BUS OUT mixer
Connect the mixer BUS OUT to INPUT 1~4 of the VC-8 and select [1-4] of the VC-8 ANALOG INPUT MODE switch. Signals input to ANALOG IN 1~4 will be assigned, respectively, to ADAT outputs 1~4 and 5~8. In other words, the ANALOG IN 1~4 signals will be simultaneously sent to tracks 1~4 and 5~8, thus 4 tracks each can be recorded without re-connecting the cables.
12V DC IN OUT 4 ANALOG 1 WORD IN DIGITAL

DATA OUT IN

When connecting a 2 BUS OUT mixer
Connect the mixer BUS OUT to INPUT 1~2 of the VC-8 and select [1-2] of the VC-8 ANALOG INPUT MODE switch. Signals input to ANALOG IN 1~2 will be assigned, respectively, to ADAT outputs 1~2, 3~4, 5-6 and 7-8. In other words, the ANALOG IN 1~2 signals, in the above combinations, will be simultaneously sent to each 2 tracks for recording without re-connecting the cable.
Example at operating it as the S/P DIF-ANALOG converter
The following is a connecting example of using the VC-8 as a S/P DIF-ANALOG converter which makes it possible to extract sound from CD and DVD with the sound card contained in the computer with S/P DIF digital output. By separating the analog circuit from the computer, this system can playback (or record) a clear sound free of noise created in the computer.

Computer/with sound card

S/P DIF OUT
Monitor amplifier or recorder
Note: The ANALOG INPUT MODE switch
will not function when the DIGITAL MODE switch is used for [S/P DIF].
1.Set the DIGITAL MODE switch to [S/P DIF]. 2.Set the CLOCK switch to [OPTICAL].
3.Switch on power to the VC-8.
<Other application examples>
When using the Fostex Mode D-track digital recorder, it can simultaneously record 16 tracks of analog signals by connecting the VC-8 as shown below.

DATA IN 9-16

DATA OUT ANALOG IN 1~8

ANALOG IN 1~8

ANALOG MIXER

Specifications

< INPUT x 8 >
Connector Input Impedance Input Level : RCA pin jack (x 8) : 20k or more : -10dBV

< OUTPUT x 8 >

Connector Load Impedance Output Level : RCA pin jack (x 8) : 10k or more : -10dBV

< DATA IN/OUT >

Connector Format : OPTICAL (x 2) : 1. IEC60958 (S/P DIF) 2. Alesis Proprietary Multi Channel Optical Interface (Switched to 1 or 2.)

< WORD IN >

Connector nput Level Input Impedance : BNC type (x 1) : TTL Level : 75 (terminator switched On/OFF)

< OTHERS >

AD DA Sampling Frequency Total Harmonic distortion Dynamic Range : 20 bit 64 times over sampling modulation : 20 bit 128times over sampling modulation : INT mode : 44.1kHz : OPTICAL/WORD mode : 32 ~ 48kHz : 0.008%(@ 1kHz, TYPICAL) : 96dB (TYPICAL)

< GENERAL >

Dimensions Weight Power Supply : 220 (W) x 43 (H) x 180 (D) mm : 1.0kg (Excluding accessories) : DC12V, 600mA,Exclusive AC Adaptor (AD-12A)
* Specifications and appearance are subjects to change without notice for product improvement. * Adat and the
marks are trademarks of Alesis Corporation.
Declaration of EC Directive
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
The affect of the European specification EN50082-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specification) on this equipment are as shown below. * In the electrical fast transient / burst requirements, radiated electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases.
FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE
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.... Keys...

. 17. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 21. 21. 22. 23. 23. 23. 24. 24. 24. 25. 25. 26. 27. 27. 27. 27. 28. 28. 28. 28. 29. 29. 29. 30. 30. 30. 31. 31. 31. 32. 32. 34

VM200 Users Guide

[ON] key function. EQ Section Rotary Controls Rear Panel. Block Diagram.

CHAPTER 3

Getting Started. 43
About This Chapter. Chapter Contents. VM200 System Example. Connecting the Power Cord. Turning the VM200 On and Off. A Few Tips on Using the VM200. Channel Layers. An Important Note About Word Clock Information Stopless Rotary Controls. Reading the Display. The Channel Edit Function Page. Function Page Parameter Matrix. Lit & Flashing LED Keys. Finally.Lets Get Started!. Making Connections. Powering On. Adjusting the Channel Input. Recording. Storing a Mix Scene. 57

CHAPTER 4

Input Channels. 59
About This Chapter. Chapter Contents. Input Channels 14. Input Channels 58. Input Channels 916. Input Channels 1720. Insert Channels 14. Pad Switches (Input channels 14). TRIM Controls. Inverting the Input Phase. Input Channel EQ. Muting Channels. Setting Channel Levels. Panning Input Channels. Routing Input Channels. Monitoring and Soloing Input Channels Feeding Outputs. REC Buss Out. ST Buss Out. AUX Sends. Pairing Channels. Grouping Mute Channels. Grouping Faders. Viewing Input Channel Settings. Copying Channel Settings. 72

CHAPTER 5

EQ. 75
About This Chapter. 75 Chapter Contents. 75 Equalizers (EQ). 76
Adjusting the EQ. EQ Enabling Channels. Bypassing the EQ. Resetting the EQ. EQ Library. EQ Preset Library List. Recalling EQ Programs. Storing EQ Programs. Editing EQ Program Titles. Copying EQ Settings. EQ Preset Library Parameters.
. 77. 80. 80. 81. 83. 83. 84. 86. 88. 90. 92

CHAPTER 6

Monitoring Signals. 97
About This Chapter. Chapter Contents. Monitoring and Soloing. MON SEL Parameter. SOLO MODE Parameter. Monitor Outs and Phones. Two Track Input (2TRK IN). Monitoring. Soloing. Metering Signal Levels. Viewing Input/Output Level Meters. Viewing Channel, Aux Send & Effect Send Meters. 97. 97. 98. 98. 98. 99. 99. 100. 101. 105. 105. 106

CHAPTER 7

Outputs. 107
About This Chapter. Chapter Contents. Overview. ST BUSS OUT. REC BUSS OUT. ADAT OUT & S/P DIF OUT. AUX SEND. Using the ST BUSS OUT. Monitoring the ST BUSS OUT. Viewing the ST BUSS OUT Meters. Setting the ST BUSS OUT Level. Muting the ST BUSS OUT. Using the REC BUSS OUT. Monitoring the REC BUSS OUT. Viewing the REC BUSS OUT Meters. Setting the REC BUSS OUT Level. Using the AUX Sends. Enabling AUX Sends 3 & 4 (ADD. AUX Parameter) Monitoring AUX Sends. Viewing the AUX Send and Master Setting. Pre-fader/Post-fader AUX Sends. Muting AUX Sends. Smoothing Function. Viewing Buss Routing for Each Channel. 107. 107. 108. 108. 108. 109. 109. 110. 110. 110. 111. 111. 112. 112. 112. 113. 115. 115. 116. 116. 117. 118. 120. 121

Using this Guide

This users guide includes the following main sections: Chapter 1: Introducing the VM200 describes the major features and explains how to install the VM200. Chapter 2: Touring the VM200 takes you on a guided tour of the mixers inputs and outputs, faders, controls, buttons, and LCD display elements. Chapter 3: Getting Started offers illustrated system examples and explains how to connect and turn on the power to the VM200, and try out a few features, such as the EQ and Effects processors. Chapter 4: Inputs describes the available input channels and discusses pad switches, trim controls, phase inversion, as well as muting, panning, grouping, and routing input channels. Chapter 5: EQ describes the parametric equalizer, the EQ Library, and how to store, recall, and edit EQ programs. Chapter 6: Monitoring describes the monitoring and soloing capabilities of the VM200 and explains how to view various level meters. Chapter 7: Outputs describes the stereo buss output, the record buss output, the AUX sends, and how to monitor, route, solo, and mute the buss outs. Chapter 8: Effects describes the Effect Library, presets and user programs, and how to apply and route to and from the effect processors. Chapter 9: Scene Memories introduces scene memories and explains how to store and recall scenes, and how to prevent specic parameters from being updated by a recalled scene memory. Chapter 10: Digital I/O discusses the VM200s digital inputs and outputs, including the ADAT and S/P DIF digital connectors, word clock masters and slaves, and cascading multiple VM200s. Chapter 11: MIDI describes the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) functions of the VM200. Chapter 12: Initializing explains how to re-initialize the VM200.

Installing the VM200

Appendix A. Specications and Data provides technical specications and other data, including a MIDI Program Change Assign table, a Control Change Assign table, System Exclusive messages, etc. The Index can help you locate specic information quickly.
Locate the VM200 on a level, stable surface. You can also mount the VM200 vertically in a rack using the Fostex 9910 optional rack mount adapter. Remove the six screws from the bottom of the VM200, attach the rack mount adapter, then reinstall the screws as shown in the illustration below.

rack-mount adapter

3 screws per side
attach adapters to sides of mixer
side view of installed adapter
Refer to the Precautions for information on appropriate locations and environments for the VM200. Refer to Getting Started on page 43 and Outputs on page 107 for information on connecting the VM200 to other components.

Setup Section

The Setup section features two function keys: [SYSTEM] and [MIDI]. The SYSTEM key displays function pages that enable you to congure the VM200. The [MIDI] key displays function pages that enable you to interface the VM200 to MIDI devices.

[SYSTEM] Key

The [SYSTEM] key enables you to congure the VM200. It displays a sequence of six function pages on the LCD Display if you repeatedly press the key.
SYSTEM Key Function Pages 1:CLOCK/MON Includes parameters that enable you to. Select a system clock, specify the buss to monitor, select a solo mode and key operation, turn the fader motors on or off, and set the Frame mode. Specify parameters that you want to remain unmodied (not updated) when you recall a scene from memory. Specify channels that you want to remain unmodied (not updated) when you recall a scene from memory. Specify channels that you want to send to the ST Buss in M-Solo mode. Specify which scene the mixer should recall from memory when you power on the VM200. Re-initialize the VM200, resetting all parameters to factory default settings.
2:RCL SAFE 3:CH RCL SAFE 4:SOLO SAFE 5:POWER ON RCL 6:INITIALIZE

[MIDI] Key

The [MIDI] key enables you to interface the VM200 with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) instruments and devices. The [MIDI] key also features six function pages, as summarized below:
MIDI Key Function Pages 1:MIDI TX&RX 2:PGM TABLE1 3:PGM TABLE2 4:CTL TABLE1 5:CTL TABLE2 6:BULK DUMP Includes parameters that enable you to. Set MIDI transmit/receive channels, set MIDI message transmission and reception on or off. Edit User Program Change Assign table 1. View Program Change Assign table 2. Edit User Control Change Assign table 1. View Control Change Assign table 2. Set up Bulk Dump transmission.

Current Scene Status

The Current Scene Status section features only one key, which shares its name.

CURRENT SCENE STATUS

When you press the [CURRENT SCENE STATUS] key, the VM200 enters Current Scene Status mode and displays the CURRENT SCENE STATUS function page. The number and name of the scene (e.g., 01:MY_SCENE) appear in the top right of the display. The CURRENT SCENE STATUS function page enables you to: Enable the EQ for channels 1-8, 9-16, or 1-16 Turn on the ADD. AUX parameter (to enable AUX Sends 3&4) Set the Smoothing function to Level 1 or 2 Set the record buss gain (REC-B.GAIN) from [ to -90 to 0dB] (available when ADD. AUX is off) Set the sends for AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, and AUX4, EFF1, and EFF2 to Pre-fader or Post-fader Pair AUX Sends (Aux1&2 or Aux3&4).

Key Mode Section

The Key Mode section features four function keys: [ROUTING/PHASE], [PAIR/GROUP], [CH VIEW], and [CHANNEL/METER], as described below.
KEY MODE ROUTING/ PHASE PAIR/ GROUP

MMC SEND CHANNEL/ METER

[ROUTING/PHASE] Key

EQ On/Off indicator. Here, EQ is bypassed.
To reset all EQ parameters for the selected channel to their initial values, follow the steps below. The following table shows initial EQ values.
Lo Gain (G) Frequency (F) Q

Lo-Mid 0 dB 500Hz 1.0

Hi-Mid 0 dB 2.00 kHz 1.0
Hi 0 dB 8.00 kHz H-S(Hi-Shelf)
0 dB 125 Hz L-S(Lo-Shelf)
Press the [EQ EDIT] key of the channel whose EQ you wish to reset to the initial value. The [EQ EDIT] key lights up and the EQ EDIT function page appears. While pressing and holding down the [ENTER] key, press the [EQ EDIT] key. The following conrmation dialog appears on the display.
Press the [ENTER] key to proceed, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel the reset operation.
If you have pressed the [ENTER] key, all EQ parameters for the channel will be reset to the initial values. Press the [EXIT] key or the [CHANNEL/METER] key to return to Channel Edit mode.
You can store EQ settings as programs in the EQ Library. The EQ Library contains 50 preset programs (Preset Library: 049) and 50 user programs (User Library: 5099). For information on recalling EQ programs, see Recalling EQ Programs on page 84. For information on storing a new or modied EQ program, see Storing EQ Programs on page 86.

EQ Preset Library List

# 24 Name Flat_EQ LightKick TightKick Loud_Kick Ana.Kick Snappy_SD Power_SD Deep_SD Talk_Tom Melo.Tom W.GongTom Brill.Cym Lo-Fi_Cym Vivid_HH Sharp_HH Lo-Fi_HH Perc. Tamb. Fat_Bass Norm.Bass Loud_Bass PowerBass Bright_Pf Loud_Pf Power_Pf # 49 Name Real_Pf E.Pf Clean_EG Crunch_EG OverDrvEG Dist.EG Metal_EG Stroke_AG StrokeEAG Arpeg.GG Arpeg.EAG Arpeg.AG Brass_Sec W.WingSec Male_Vo1 Male_Vo2 FemaleVo1 FemaleVo2 Chorus Speech_1 Speech_2 Digi.Mix AnalogMix Telephone Husky

Recalling EQ Programs

You can recall EQ programs from the EQ Library, which includes 50 Preset programs and 50 User programs.
Press the [18 ANALOG IN] or [916 ADAT IN] Page Select key to select the desired channel layer. The selected Page Select key lights up. Note: Make sure you select the EQ Enabled channel layer. For more information, see EQ Enabling Channels on page 75.

Description Emphasizes the attack and distortion of popular electric pianos key strokes. Use for a clean electric guitar to get a brighter sound. Emphasizes the presence and adjusts the tonal quality of a slightly distorted guitar sound. Emphasizes the mid range of mellow overdrive electric guitar to add fatness and richness. Makes a heavily distorted guitar sound clearer.

26 E.Pf

27 Clean_EG

28 Crunch_EG

29 OverDrvEG

30 Dist.EG

31 Metal_EG
Emphasizes the edge of high-gain metal sound. Emphasizes the bright chordal strokes of an acoustic guitar, reducing the body resonance. Use on a tight electric-acoustic guitar in a band context. Corrects and claries the arpeggio technique of a gutsy guitar sound. Adjusts the balance of chords & arpeggios of an electric acoustic guitar sound. Cuts the body resonance of an acoustic guitar sound and claries an arpeggio guitar sound. Adjusts the balance of brass section sound (such as trumpets and trombones). Emphasizes the rich mid-range of wind instruments, such as clarinets and oboes.

32 Stroke_AG

33 StrokeEAG

34 Arpeg.GG

35 Arpeg.EAG

36 Arpeg.AG

37 Brass_Sec

38 W.WingSec

Parameter Lo -1.L-S +2.L-S -2.L-S -7.L-S -3.0 99.2 3.2 -4.5 99.2 4.5 -5.0 55.7 L-S +6.0 51.1 L-S ON 33.1 HPF ON 420 HPF ON 102 HPF Lo-Mid 0.0 1.00K 4.5 -4.7.9 +1.0.45 +2.0.20 -0.2.2 -1.7.1 -2.3.5 0.1.0 -7.0 57.3 3.5 0.1.0 -5.1.0 Hi-Mid +2.0 2.00K 0.56 -2.0 2.59 3.2 +2.0 2.59K 0.63 +2.5 2.06K 0.22 +1.0 2.12K 0.71 +1.5 2.59K 0.71 +3.5 2.67K 1.0 0.0 4.00K 1.0 -7.0 6.54K 1.4 +12.0 1.00K 5.0 +2.0 4.62K 0.32 Hi +3.0 6.17K H-S +4.5 6.73K H-S +3.0 8.72K H-S +3.5 6.73K H-S +3.5 5.34K 7.9 0.0 8.00K H-S 0.0 8.00K H-S +6.0 12.0K H-S ON 10.7K LPF ON 2.52K LPF +8.0 8.00K H-S
Description Adds changes to expression male of tenor vocals. Adds changes to expression of bass and baritone male vocal sound Adds changes to expression of soprano female vocal sound. Adds changes to expression of alto female vocal sound. Adds changes to expression of the entire high-tone chorus part.

39 Male_Vo1

40 Male_Vo2

41 FemaleVo1

42 FemaleVo2

43 Chorus

44 Speech_1
Use to record clear male narration.

45 Speech_2

Use to record clear female narration. Use to record from classic analog 6mm or cassette tape to make the sound clearer, like digital audio. Cuts the high range to obtain the reverse effects of program 45. Emphasizes only the mid range to simulate a telephone sound. Emphasizes only the high range to creates a husky voice.

46 Digi.Mix

47 AnalogMix

48 Telephone

49 Husky

RECALL

Monitoring Signals
DI T EF F2 EF FE EF FL IB RA RY RE CA LL EF F1 ST OR E

Viewing Input/Output Level Meters
1. Press the [CHANNEL/METER] key (or the [EXIT] key in most
modes). The VM200 displays the rst CHANNEL EDIT page, which features input level meters. 2. Press the [CHANNEL/METER] button as desired to toggle between the input level meters and output level meters.
CHANNEL EDIT/INPUT function page (first press of Channel/Meter key)
CHANNEL EDIT/OUTPUT function page (second press of Channel/Meter key)
LED Display Meter (L/R or ST BUSS/SOLO)
The VM200 features two LED meters to the right of the LCD Display that enable you to view stereo output levels. These nine-segment LED meters display levels for the left and right channels (L/R) or the Stereo Buss and soloing channels (St Buss/Solo). The meters range from 48 dB to OL (overload). The overload indicator lights when the signal clips. If an OL LED lights up while you are metering levels, reduce the stereo output level to prevent signal distortion.
Viewing Individual Channel, Aux Send, and Effect Send Meters
1. Press the [CH VIEW] key.
The VM200 displays the CH VIEW function page. [CH VIEW] key and all [EQ EDIT] keys ash. 2. Select a target channel layer by using a Page Select key. 3. Press the target channels [EQ EDIT] key. The VM200 displays the CH VIEW function page for the corresponding channel. As you move the faders, notice how the fader icons move to indicate the fader positions.
CH VIEW function page for Channel 4

channel fader level

Aux Send level

EFF Send level

Outputs
This chapter describes the output congurations of the VM200, including the stereo buss output, the recording buss output, the ADAT and S/P DIF digital outputs, and the auxiliary (AUX) sends.
Overview. ST BUSS OUT. REC BUSS OUT. ADAT OUT & S/P DIF OUT. AUX SEND. Using the ST BUSS OUT. Monitoring the ST BUSS OUT. Viewing the ST BUSS OUT Meters. Soloing the ST BUSS OUT. Setting the ST BUSS OUT Level. Muting the ST BUSS OUT. Using the REC BUSS OUT. Monitoring the REC BUSS OUT. Viewing the REC BUSS OUT Meters. Soloing the REC BUSS OUT. Setting the REC BUSS OUT Level. Using the AUX Sends. Enabling AUX Sends 3 & 4 (ADD. AUX Parameter) Monitoring AUX Sends. Viewing the AUX Send and Master Setting. Sending Channel Signals to AUX Sends. Pre-fader/Post-fader AUX Sends. Muting AUX Sends. Pairing AUX Sends. Smoothing Function. Viewing Buss Routing for Each Channel.
ON LO SO +PA N IT ON 0 ED EQ -10 LO SO 0 +1 ED IT ON 0 EQ -10 SO LO 0 -20 +1 ON 0 -10 LO SO 0 -20 -30 +1 ON 0 -40 --20 ON 0 -30 -40 +1 --20 -30 +-40 --20 -30 +-40 -10 --30 +--

120 121

Overview
The VM200 features several types of outputs, including the stereo buss output, the recording buss output, the ADAT and S/P DIF digital outputs, and auxiliary (AUX) and effect (EFF) sends. You can control much of the signal routing by setting parameters on the ROUTING function page. You can display the ROUTING function page by pressing the [ROUTING/PHASE] key. The Effect Send capabilities of the VM200 are explained in more detail in the Effects chapter page 123.

Warning: Do not power off the VM200 while it is writing to the ash memory or you may damage the VM200.
After the warning, the VM200 displays the EFF EDIT function page. Press the [EXIT] key any time to exit the EFF LIBRARY STORE or EFF LIBRARY NAME EDIT function pages. The VM200 displays the CHANNEL EDIT function page.
Editing Effect Program Titles
You can edit Effect program titles, just in case you want to change their name for some reason. To do so, you recall the target Effect program to a channel, then re-store it with a different title.
Press the [EFF1] or [EFF2] key in the Eff Edit section to specify the effects processor to which you want to recall the effect. The VM200 displays the function page for the effect currently loaded to the effects processor, and the [EFF1] or [EFF2] key you selected lights up. Press the [RECALL] key in the Eff Library section. The VM200 displays the EFF LIBRARY RECALL function page, and the [EFF1] or [EFF2] key ashes.
Rotate the Data Wheel or use the [</-1] and [+1/>] keys to select an Effect program you wish to rename. You cannot change the title of Preset programs 0049. Press the [ENTER] key to recall the desired Effect program. The VM200 recalls the effect program to the specied effects processor and displays the selected effects parameter function page. Press the [STORE] key in the Eff Library section. The VM200 displays the EFF LIBRARY STORE function page, and the [EFF1] or [EFF2] key ashes.
Press the [ENTER] key. The VM200 displays the EFF LIBRARY NAME EDIT function page. The title box shows the program number and the current name.
Use any Gain, Freq, and Q rotary controls to re-assign a name to the Effect program. You can also press the [</-1] and [+1/>] keys to move the cursor and rotate the Data Wheel to select characters or numbers. Refer to step 4 of Storing Effects Programs on page 135 for information on assigning a name. When youve nished re-naming the program, press the [ENTER] key to store the new Effect program title. The following warning dialog appears for a brief moment.
After the warning, the VM200 displays the EFF EDIT function page. Press the [EXIT] key any time to exit the EFF LIBRARY STORE or EQ LIBRARY NAME EDIT function pages. The VM200 displays the CHANNEL EDIT function page.

Effects Parameters

The following tables list the parameters of each effect type. The numbers in parentheses indicate the preset effects that belong to the effect types.

Digital Connections

This chapter describes the VM200s digital inputs and outputs, including the ADAT and S/P DIF digital connectors, word clock masters and slaves, and how to cascade multiple VM200s.
Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates. Word Clock Setup. WORD IN/OUT Connectors. Setting the Master Word Clock. Setting the VM200 as Master or Slave. Multitrack Recording and Mastering to a DAT. Digital I/Os. Digital I/Os. ADAT IN/OUT. Using ADAT IN. Using ADAT OUT. Assigning Channels to ADAT DIRECT SENDs. S/P DIF IN/OUT. Using S/P DIF OUT. Using S/P DIF IN. Assigning S/P DIF Signals to Channels. Cascading the VM200.
ON LO SO +PA N IT ON 0 ED EQ -10 LO SO 0 +1 ED IT ON 0 EQ -10 SO LO 0 -20 +1 ON 0 -10 LO SO 0 -20 -30 +1 ON 0 -40 --20 ON 0 -30 -40 +1 -10 -
Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates
The VM200 is equipped with two types of digital connectors: an ADAT interface and S/P DIF In and Out connectors. These connectors enable you to interface the VM200 to other digital components in your recording studio. You can use the ADAT interface to connect to any ADAT-compatible recorder, such as the FOSTEX VR800 or an Alesis ADAT. For more information ADAT IN/OUT on page 165 and S/P DIF IN/OUT on page 168. This section reviews some basic issues involved in setting up a digital recording environment. (If youve worked with digital audio equipment before, you are probably already familiar with word clock synchronization issues and can skip this section.) The following illustration shows a typical waveform. Technically, this graph represents force along the vertical axis (i.e., the force an audio speaker requires to move a certain amount of air to create sound), and time along the horizontal axis. The waveform is an analogy for the soundwave position at specic points in time. (Musically, however, this waveform could represent your next big hit :-)
A digital-to-analog (D/A) audio converter takes numerous tiny samples of such a waveform each second, and converts the sample data to digital binary digital information. The number of samples taken each second is called the sample rate. The VM200, like many current digital devices, can sample at a rate of 44,100 times per second (44.1kHz) or 48,000 times per second (48kHz). Each time the converter samples the waveform, it records waveform data as a binary number in a format called a word. A bit is a unit of data, a single digit in a word, the one-or-zero, on-or-off fundamental encoding of the digital universe. For instance, 1011011110111001 is a 16-bit binary word. It contains 16 digits or bits of data. If you are using 16-bit words, your system is said to have a bit-rate of 16 bits. (This is also called the bit resolution.) A word clock is a clock signal that you can use to synchronize all the devices in a digital audio system. If the VM200 is the only digital audio component in your studio, you dont need to worry about setting the word clock. (The VM200 will synchronize to its own internal word clock.) However, if you use a second digital device, such as a DAT or digital multitrack recorder, you must designate one device the word clock master and the rest slaves. You may need to change word clock settings on occasion, such as when you record from a DAT or CD player. If the word clocks are not correctly synchronized throughout your

S/P DIF IN OUT

The VM200 features S/P DIF digital in and out connectors on the rear panel. S/PDIF is an abbreviation for the Sony/Philips Digital InterFace, a digital format that enables two channels of digital audio to ow through an RCA connector (coaxial) or an optical cable. The VM200 requires an optical S/P DIF connection.

Using S/P DIF OUT

The VM200 outputs the ST BUSS signal in digital S/P DIF format from the S/P DIF Out optical connector on the rear panel. You can connect this output to any digital device that features an S/P DIF Optical input, such as a DAT recorder or MiniDisc recorder to mixdown in stereo. You can also connect the S/P DIF out to the S/P DIF IN of another VM200 in a cascade conguration. See Cascading the VM200 on page 171 for more information.
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 INPUT 8 MONITOR PHONES
DIGITAL IN S/P DIF OUT DAT
In this example, the VM200 S/P DIF output is connected to the digital input of a DAT recorder for digital mixdown recording. The VM200 serves as the word clock master; the DAT is a word clock slave. Set the Master Word Clock parameter on the V200 to INT44. Refer to Setting the Master Word Clock on page 162 for more information. If you select the digital input on the DAT recorder as the recording source, the DAT should automatically synchronize to the word clock signal from the VM200. On some DAT recorders, you may need to specify the word clock source. Refer to the instructions supplied with your DAT recorder.
Note: If the connected digital device has only the COAXIAL (RCA pin) jack as a digital input, use a Fostex COP-1 (an optical-to-coaxial converter).

Using S/P DIF IN

Note: Make sure that signals are routed to ST Buss so that they are also output to the S/P DIF OUT. (See Routing Input Channels on page 66 for more information.)
You can connect the S/P DIF output from a CD player, DAT, or MiniDisc player to the S/P DIF IN optical connector on the rear panel of the VM200. You can also connect the S/P DIF output from a second VM200 to the S/P DIF IN optical connector in a cascade conguration. See Cascading the VM200 on page 171 for more information.

ADAT OUT ADAT IN

MIDI Machine Control Data MIDI IN
ADAT-compatible Digital multitrack recorder
Setting the Device ID Number
Press the [MIDI] key. The VM200 displays the 1:MIDI TX&RX function page. Select an ID number for the DevID parameter. Rotate the EQ/LO-MID Freq rotary control to specify the device ID number of the connected digital MTR. Select a number from 000 to 126.

Entering MMC Send Mode

Press the [ROUTING/PHASE] key and the [PAIR/GROUP] key simultaneously to enter MMC Send mode.
The two keys ash and the VM200 displays the MMC SEND function page.
Note: Press the [EXIT] key at any time to cancel MMC Send mode and return to Channel Edit mode.
Refer to the table below for an explanation of the functions and controls on the MMC SEND function page.
Key ON 1 ON 2 ON 3 ON 4 ON 5 ON 6 ON 7 ON 8 EQ EDIT 18 SOLO 18 ENTER + SOLO 18
Function Record Stop Play Rewind Fast Forward ----Recalls a locate memory. Stores a locate memory. Locate points 18 Locate points 916 Record track select 18

MMC Command Value 04

Press the [ON] keys 16 to transmit the transport commands to the MTR. To start recording on the MTR, press the channel 1 [ON] key and the channel 3 [ON] key simultaneously.

MMC Send and Timecode

When sending Locate Time in MMC Send mode, the VM200 refers to the frame rate set by the Frame Mode parameter found on the SETUP:SYSTEM 1: CLOCK/MON function page. Before you can correctly set a locate time on the VM200 to locate a position on a connected external digital recorder via MMC Send commands, you need to set the correct frame rate for the timecode. The VM200 supports four frame rates: 24, 25, 30D (drop-frame), and 30fps. It is important that you set the timecode frame rate to match the material recorded on the digital recorder. Otherwise, the locate point you set on the VM200 will be out of sync with the recorded material.

Frame Mode

Follow the steps below to set the frame rate for the MIDI timecode.
Press the [SYSTEM] key. The system displays the SETUP:SYSTEM 1:CLOCK/MON function page.

FRAME MODE 2.

Specify a value for the Frame Mode parameter by rotating the EQ/LO-MID Freq control. The Frame Mode parameter species the frame rate. Select a frame rate appropriate for your project. The options include 24, 25, 30DF (drop-frame), and 30ND (non-drop frame). The default setting is 24. Press the [CHANNEL/METER] key or the [EXIT] key. The VM200 returns to the previous mode. Alternatively, press the [ROUTING/PHASE] key and the [PAIR/GROUP] key simultaneously to select MMC Send mode immediately after you set the Frame Mode parameter.

Calculated Gain (dB) -35.80 -35.10 -34.40 -33.70 -33.00 -32.40 -31.80 -31.20 -30.60 -30.00 -29.50 -29.00 -28.50 -28.00 -27.50 -27.00 -26.50 -26.00 -25.50 -25.00 -24.50 -24.00 -23.50 -23.05 -22.60 -22.15 -21.70 -21.25 -20.80 -20.40 -20.00 -19.62 -19.25 -18.88 -18.51 -18.14 -17.77 -17.40 -17.03 -16.66 -16.29 -15.92 -15.55
-35.8 -35.1 -34.4 -33.7 -33.0 -32.4 -31.8 -31.2 -30.6 -30.0 -29.5 -29.0 -28.5 -28.0 -27.5 -27.0 -26.5 -26.0 -25.5 -25.0 -24.5 -24.0 -23.5 -23.1 -22.6 -22.2 -21.7 -21.3 -20.8 -20.4 -20.0 -19.6 -19.3 -18.9 -18.5 -18.1 -17.8 -17.4 -17.0 -16.7 -16.3 -15.9 -15.6
Calculated Gain (dB) -15.18 -14.81 -14.44 -14.07 -13.70 -13.33 -12.96 -12.59 -12.22 -11.85 -11.48 -11.11 -10.74 -10.37 -10.00 -9.62 -9.25 -8.88 -8.51 -8.14 -7.77 -7.40 -7.03 -3.66 -6.29 -5.92 -5.55 -5.18 -4.81 -4.44 -4.07 -3.70 -3.33 -2.96 -2.59 -2.22 -1.85 -1.48 -1.11 -0.74 -0.37 0.00
-15.2 -14.8 -14.4 -14.1 -13.7 -13.3 -13.0 -12.6 -12.2 -11.9 -11.5 -11.1 -10.7 -10.4 -10.0 -9.6 -9.3 -8.9 -8.5 -8.1 -7.8 -7.4 -7.0 -3.7 -6.3 -5.9 -5.6 -5.2 -4.8 -4.4 -4.1 -3.7 -3.3 -3.0 -2.6 -2.2 -1.9 -1.5 -1.1 -0.7 -0.4 0.0

Pan Gain

No. Gain Left (dB) 0.0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.25 -0.3 -0.35 -0.4 -0.5 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0 -1.2 -1.4 -1.6 Gain Right (dB) - -32.0 -27.0 -23.5 -21.0 -19.0 -17.4 -16.1 -15.0 -13.2 -11.6 -10.2 -9.0 -8.0

Displayed Pan

<L L9.5 L9.0 L8.5 L8.0 L7.5 L7.0 L6.5 L6.0 L5.5 L5.0 L4.5 L4.0 L3.5

No. 26 27

Gain Left (dB) -1.8 -2.0 -2.2 -2.4 -2.6 -2.8 -3.0 -3.6 -4.2 -4.8 -5.5 -6.3 -7.1 -8.0
Gain Right (dB) -7.1 -6.3 -5.5 -4.8 -4.2 -3.6 -3.0 -2.8 -2.6 -2.4 -2.2 -2.0 -1.8 -1.6

Displayed No. Pan

L3.0 L2.5 L2.0 L1.5 L1.0 L0.5 CENTER R0.5 R1.0 R1.5 R2.0 R2.5 R3.0 R3.39 40
Gain Left (dB) -9.0 -10.2 -11.6 -13.2 -15.0 -16.1 -17.4 -19.0 -21.0 -23.5 -27.0 -32.0 -
Gain Right (dB) -1.4 -1.2 -1.0 -0.8 -0.6 -0.5 -0.4 -0.35 -0.3 -0.25 -0.2 -0.1 0.0
R4.0 R4.5 R5.0 R5.5 R6.0 R6.5 R7.0 R7.5 R8.0 R8.5 R9.0 R9.5 R>
HI: 0.120 (45 steps), HI-shelving, LPF HI-MID, LO-MID: 0.120 (45 steps) LO: 0.120 (45 steps), LO-shelving, HPF

No. 14

0.10 0.11 0.13 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50

No. 29

0.56 0.63 0.71 0.79 0.89 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
No. 44 3.2 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.16 20

EQ Frequency

Range: 20.3Hz 20.2kHz (240 steps per 1/24 octave)

No. 38 39

Freq (display)
20.3 20.9 21.5 22.1 22.7 23.4 24.1 24.8 25.5 26.3 27.0 27.8 28.7 29.5 30.4 31.3 32.2 33.1 34.1 35.1 36.1 37.2 38.3 39.4 40.5 41.7 42.9 44.2 45.5 46.8 48.2 49.6 51.1 52.6 54.1 55.7 57.3 59.0 60.7 62.5

Remote Commands

<< Key Remote >> command: f<DevId> 1f 01 <KeyId> <OnOff> f7 <KeyId> 01-08:[Channel]On, 09:[Master]On, 11-18:[Channel]Solo, 19:[Master]Solo 1a:[Rec Buss]Solo, 21-28:[Channel]EQ Edit 31:[Fader Mode]Channel, 32-35:[Fader Mode]Aux1-4, 36-37:[Fader Mode]Eff1-2 38:[Key Mode]Routing/Phase 39:[Key Mode]Pair/Group 3a:[Key Mode]Ch View 3b:[Key Mode]Channel/Meter 41:[Current Scene Status], 42:[Setup]System 43:[Setup]Midi, 51:[Page Sel]1-8 52:[Page Sel]9-16, 53:[Page Sel]17-20 61:[Selected EQ]EQ On 62:[Selected EQ] Library Recall 63:[Selected EQ]Library Store 64:[Eff Edit]Eff1, 65:[Eff Edit]Eff2 66:[Eff Edit]Library Recall 67:[Eff Edit]Library Store 68:[Scene Memory]Recall 69:[Scene Memory]Store 71:<-/-1, 72:+1->, 73:Exit, 74:Enter <OnOff> 0:off 1:on << Key Remote >> command: f<DevId> 1f 02 <EncId> <EncVal> f7 <EncId> 01-12:Encoder (top raw from left:1-4, bottom raw from left: 9-12), 11:Data <EncVal> 0-3f:-64 -1, 40-7f:+1 +64 03f:variation=0x40-Val 407f:variation=Val-0x3f

Effects Commands

<< Eff Type >> command: f<DevId> 1a <EffId> 10 <Type> f7 request: f<DevId> 2a <EffId> 10 f7 command f<DevId> 3a <EffId> 10 <Type> f7 <EffId> 1:eff1 2:eff2 0x7f:all_Ch <Type> 0 to (EFFTYP_END - 1) << Eff Parameter >> command: f<DevId> 1a <EffId> 11 <ParamNo> <valL> <valH> f7 request: f<DevId> 2a <EffId> 11 <ParamNo> f7 command: f<DevId> 3a <EffId> 11 <ParamNo> f7 <EffId> 1:eff1 2:eff2 0x7f:all_Ch <ParamNo> 1 to 12 or 0x7f:all_params. <ValL> + <ValH>: 14bit parameter value.
4. Bulk Dump (& Request)
<Reception> Bulk Dump is received when [BLK DMP EQ.] is set to ON and when [RX CH] and DEVICE No. match. The received Bulk Dump is immediately written into the specied memory. When the VM200 receives the Bulk Dump Request, it immediately transmits Bulk Dump. <Transmission> Bulk Dump is transmitted on the channel specied by [TX CH] when you operate the key in the [BULK DUMP] page. In response to Bulk Dump Request, Bulk Dump is sent on the channel specied by [RX CH].

4-1.Bulk Dump Request

<< Setup Bulk Dump Request >>
f<DevId> 2B V M 0 A 01 <Item> f7 <Item> 01:System, 02:Midi, 03:Locate, 127:All Setup
<< Scene Memory Bulk Dump Request >>
f<DevId> 2B V M 0 A 02 <MemNo> f7 <MemNo> 0: Edit Buffer, 1 100: UserMemory, 127: All User Memory

Version:1.0

Remarks

Prog Change

O True #
0-127 Assignable 0-99 O X X X X X X X X X
******************** O X X X X X X X X X
System Exclusive Song Pos System Common Song Sel Tune System Real Time Clock Commands Local ON/OFF Aux Messages All Note Off Active Sense Reset
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO

O: Yes X: No

Declaration of EC Directive
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specied voltage range.
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
The affect of the European Specication EN50082-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specication) on this equipment are as shown below. In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, radiate electromagnetic eld requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases.
Fostex Distributors List In Europe
Including non-EU countries. underlined: contracted distributors (as of April 1999)
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