DIGITAL RECORDING MIXER

USERS GUIDE

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

INPUT 5

INPUT 6

INPUT 7

INPUT 8

MONITOR

PHONES

A B PAD 26dB TRIM

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METER OL -3 -6 -9 -12 -18 -24 -36 -48 L R ST BUSS/SOLO
PAGE SELECT 1-8 ANALOG IN 9-16 ADAT IN 17-20 EFF RTN

SETUP SYSTEM MIDI

EQ/LO GAIN

EQ/LO-MID GAIN

EQ/HI-MID GAIN

EQ/HI GAIN

SELECTED EQ EQ ON EFF1

EFF EDIT EFF2

EQ LIBRARY CURRENT SCENE STATUS FREQ Q FREQ Q FREQ Q FREQ Q RECALL STORE RECALL

EFF LIBRARY STORE

EQ EDIT KEY MODE ROUTING/ PHASE PAIR/ GROUP

EQ EDIT

REC BUSS SOLO MMC SEND CHANNEL/ METER SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO
SCENE MEMORY RECALL STORE

CH VIEW

FADER MODE AUX1 AUX2 /-1 +1/
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EXIT DATA

ADD.AUX 0 EFF1 EFF-10
CHANNEL -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20
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ANALOG IN ADAT IN EFF RTN

MASTER

CAUTION
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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). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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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. 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.
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

Mixer Conguration

The VM200 is equipped with a total of 20 analog and digital inputs: eight analog mono input channels (1-8), four internal effects returns, and an eight-channel ADAT digital input. A two-channel S/P DIF digital input signal can be routed to any of 20 channels, and a two-track analog input (2TRK IN) is also provided. External effects signals can be returned to the VM200 via four INSERT phone jacks. Input channels 1 through 8 feature trim control attenuators and TRS phone jack connectors. Input channels 1 through 4 can also be switched to +48V phantom-powered balanced XLR-type connectors. Two effects busses send signals to the two on-board effects processors. An Effects Library contains 50 high-quality preset effects programs. The effects can be modied and stored in the Effects Library for future recall. The VM200 returns the effects signals via channels 17-20. The VM200 features 18 outputs. A stereo buss outputs the stereo buss signal; a record buss outputs the record buss signal. There are two xed AUX Sends, and two more can be added through the use of an ADD AUX function (although the record buss is unavailable when the ADD AUX parameter is on). Digital outputs include a 20-bit digital two-channel output (S/P DIF OUT), a 20-bit digital ADAT eight-channel output (ADAT OUT). Monitor and headphone outputs facilitate stereo monitoring via speakers or headphones. A four-band parametric equalizer is available for each input channel. EQ programs can be stored in and recalled from an on-board EQ Library. You can cascade multiple VM200s together to increase the number of input channels.

Why a Digital Mixer?

One of the best things about a digital audio mixer is that it is able to combine audio signals from various sources without introducing virtually any signal degradation, distortion, crosstalk, or noise. Digital recording to tape or hard disk-based systems is increasingly popular. However, many of these small studios use 4-, 8-, or 16-channel analog mixers. The VM200 Digital Recording Mixer enables you to keep your audio signals in the digital domain for both mixing and recording, resulting in new levels clarity and quality in your recordings.
Four-band Parametric EQ & EQ Library
Channels 1 through 16 feature a four-band parametric equalizer (EQ), with variable Gain, Frequency, and Q controls. The LO-MID and HI-MID bands use parametric EQ. The LO band can function as an HPF, shelving, or parametric EQ; the HI band can function as an LPF, shelving, or parametric EQ. An EQ Library can store up to 100 EQ programs for future recall.

Faders

The VM200 features eight 60mm continuous-throw faders and one Master fader. A channel layering system enables you to control up to 20 channels using only the eight faders and the Master. Page Select keys specify the active channel layer. You can select Channels 1 - 8 Analog In, Channels 9 - 16 ADAT In, or Channels 17 - 20 Eff Rtn. The LCD Display will show parameters specic to the selected layer. The VM200 features seven Fader modes. In each mode, the Faders function slightly differently, controlling various send and return levels. The Fader modes include: Channel, Eff1, Eff2, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, and Aux4. The motorized faders move automatically when you recall a scene from Scene Memory, if the Motor parameter is turned on. The faders can be grouped into one of three groups, enabling you to control the group with a single fader. Faders for paired channels move as one. The faders can function as MIDI controllers if a MIDI device is connected to the VM200 via the MIDI ports.

Touring the VM200

This chapter takes you on a guided tour of the VM200, introducing various components of the control surface, including the faders, rotary controls, the Data Wheel, and other features.
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This chapter then discusses the input and output connectors and switches on the rear panel and concludes with a block diagram of the VM200.
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Top Panel Control Surface. Analog Control Section. LCD Display. Data Wheel and Neighboring Keys Function Keys. Setup Section. Current Scene Status. Key Mode Section. Fader Mode Section. Selected EQ Section. EQ Library. Eff Edit Section. Effect Library. Rec Buss Section. Scene Memory Section. Channel Control Section. Faders. EQ Section Rotary Controls. Rear Panel. Block Diagram.
LO SO ED IT ON EQ SO LO ON LO SO 0 +1 ON 0 +1 ON +-+-10 --30 +-40 10
It also explains the operations associated with each function key.
Top Panel Control Surface
The following illustration shows the top panel control surface of the VM200. Each section of the mixer is discussed in the following pages.
Analog Control Section (page 19) LCD Display (page 20) Data Wheel and Neighboring Keys (page 21)
Function Keys (page 22) Input Channel Control Section (page 32) Rear Panel (page 38)

When you press a Page Select key, it lights up, and the other two Page Select keys remain dark or ashing.
Page Select Key 1-8 ANALOG IN 9-16 ADAT IN 17-20 EFF RTN Channels Displayed Channels 1 - 8 ANALOG IN Channels 9 - 16 ADAT IN Channels 17 - 20 EFFECT RETURN

Rear Panel

All inputs and outputs on the VM200 are conveniently located on the rear panel. The following paragraphs briey describe each input and output.

MONITOR OUT

2TRK IN

ST BUSS OUT

REC BUSS OUT

AUX SEND

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ADD.AUX SEND

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ADAT OUT THRU

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WORD OUT

INSERT
Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this stereo (TRS) phone jack. Set the output level using the PHONES Gain knob on the top panel.
Connect this pair of RCA phono jacks to the inputs on your monitoring amplier. Select the monitor signal you wish to output through these jacks using the MON SEL parameter on the SETUP:SYSTEM 1:CLOCK/MON function page (see Setup Section on page 23). Set the output level using the MONITOR Gain knob on the top panel.

2TRK In

You can input a two-track signal, such as the stereo outputs from a master recorder, to this pair of RCA phono jacks for condence monitoring. Press the 2TRK IN switch on the top panel to monitor the signal.
The Stereo Buss Out (ST BUSS OUT) is a pair of unbalanced 1/4-inch phone jacks that outputs the left and right channels of the main stereo mix.
The Rec Buss Out (REC BUSS OUT) is a pair of unbalanced 1/4-inch phone jacks that outputs the record buss. When the ADD. AUX parameter is turned on, the REC BUSS OUT outputs Aux Sends 3 and 4.
AUX SEND 1 and 2 are a pair of unbalanced 1/4-inch phone jacks that can output an auxiliary signal to drive external effects, for example.
Inputs 1 - 4: XLR or Phone Connectors (A or B)
Input channels 1 - 4 accept either balanced XLR inputs (XLR-3-32 type), or balanced/unbalanced (1/4-inch) phone plugs. (Input 1-4 Phones connectors accept either balanced or unbalanced analog input.) If you are inserting a phone plug, press the A/B switch for channels 1 through 4 to select the B inputs. If you are inserting an XLR-type plug, leave the A/B switch unpressed to select the A inputs. You can switch phantom power to the XLR connectors on or off using switches located beneath each connector. (Many condenser microphones, for example, require phantom power.) These inputs have a nominal input range of -60 dB to +10 dB.

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Getting Started
This chapter is designed to help get you started quickly using your VM200.

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It explains how to plug in the power cord, connect to an amplier, plug in a microphone or other source, turn on the VM200, adjust a few controls, try out some EQ settings and Effect presets, and record a stereo signal to an external recorder.
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However, please read the Precautions, Introducing the VM200 on page 9 and Touring the VM200 on page 17 before you get started.
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-M ID EQ ED /LO Q N LO GA I SO EQ PA N ED IT ON EQ
VM200 System Example. Connecting the Power Cord. Turning the VM200 On and Off. A Few Tips on Using the VM200. Channel Layers. Keeping It Digital. An Important Note About Word Clock Information Stopless Rotary Controls. Lower and Raise Faders to Initiate Sends. Reading the Display. Function Page Parameter Matrix. Lit & Flashing LED Keys. Finally.Lets Get Started!.
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VM200 System Example

The following illustration shows one example of a recording studio based on the VM200.

Monitor speakers DAT

ADAT compatible Monitor amplifier
Master recorder Guitar processor
S/P DIF OUT ADAT OUT S/P DIF IN MONITOR OUT ADAT IN ST BUSS OUT

Headphones

Lead guitar

ANALOG IN

Guitar processor

PAD 26dB TRIM

METER OL -3 -6 -9 -12 -18 -24

Second guitar

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REC BUSS SOLO MMC SEND SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO

Bass processor

CHANNEL/ METER

ADD.AUX

Bass guitar

0 EFF1 EFF2

MIDI keyboard Vocal Chorus

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI Interface

Connecting the Power Cord
Warning: Turn off the power to all connected electronic equipment before making any connections to the VM200. Use the included power cord to connect the VM200 to an appropriate AC electrical outlet. Insert the female end into the AC input on the rear panel of the VM200. Insert the male end into a wall outlet of an appropriate voltage for your area.

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This chapter explains how to monitor signals on the VM200, including selecting a monitor output, soloing, using the two-track input, as well as viewing meters and send levels.

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Monitoring and Soloing. 98 MON SEL Parameter. 98 SOLO MODE Parameter. 98 Two Track Input (2TRK IN). 99 Monitoring. 100 Soloing. 101 Metering Signal Levels. 105 Viewing Input/Output Level Meters. 105 LED Display Meter (L/R or ST BUSS/SOLO). 106 Viewing Individual Channel, Aux Send, and Effect Send Meters106
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MMC SEND

Monitoring and Soloing
The exible monitoring and soloing capabilities of the VM200 enable you to use the mixer in a wide range of applications. The monitoring functions enable you to listen to input channel signals or buss signals through connected monitor speakers or headphones. The soloing function enables you to select the channels you want to hear while excluding all other channels. This lets you focus your attention on certain tracks in the mix. For example, say you want to listen closely to the way the rhythm section is working in a mix. The solo function lets you solo the channels that carry the bass and drums, while excluding the channels dedicated to the other instruments. You specify the channels you want to hear by pressing the corresponding channel [SOLO] keys on the top panel. The Setup:System 1:CLOCK/MON function page features two parameters that control the monitoring and soloing functions of the VM200: the MON SEL (monitor select) and SOLO MODE parameters. You can display the 1:CLOCK/MON function page by pressing the [SYSTEM] key.

MON SEL parameter

SOLO MODE parameter

MON SEL Parameter

The Mon Sel (Monitor Select) parameter enables you to select the source for the MONITOR OUT and PHONES jack. (However, if a channel is soloed, it will override the selection of the Mon Sel parameter.) You can select one of the following sources: ST-B (stereo buss), REC-B (record buss), AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, EFF1, EFF2, AUX1&2, or AUX3&4. For more information on these options, see Monitoring on page 100.

SOLO MODE Parameter

The Solo Mode parameter enables you to congure the solo function of the VM200. You can solo input channels 1 through 20 and the buss outs by

Monitor Outs and Phones

Description The size of the room (relative to E/R). Delay time from the dry sound until the early reections of the reverb are heard. Adjusts how the reections decay. Degree of repeated early reections Low frequency amount of the feedback. Low frequency amount of the feedback. Left/right spread of the reections.
Parameter DENSITY PRESENCE LPF
Value 010 (1 step) -100+10 (1 step)2 1.00kHz20.2kHz, THRU (step: same as EQ)
Description Density of the reverb. Brightness in the high range of the reverb. Cut-off frequency of the low pass lter.
1. 0: dead, 10: live 2. Brightness increases with a positive setting, and decreases with a negative setting.

MONO_DELAY (33)

Parameter DELAY TIME TEMPO
Value 0.11360.0 [ms] (0.1 step) 30250 [bps] (1 step) Delay time. 1

Description

Tempo value used to calculate DELAY TIME and NOTE.2 Note value used to calculate DELAY TIME.3
NOTE DELAY FB LO RATIO HI RATIO HPF LPF 0100 [%] (1 step) 0.11.0 (0.1 step) 0.11.0 (0.1 step) THRU, Same as EQ value [Hz] Same as EQ value [Hz], THRU
Amount of delay feedback. Low frequency amount of the feedback. High frequency amount of the feedback. Cut-off frequency of the high pass lter. Cut-off frequency of the low pass lter.
1. If you adjust DELAY TIME, NOTE will be automatically changed. 2. If you adjust TEMPO, DELAY TIME will be automatically changed. 3. If you adjust NOTE, DELAY TIME will be automatically changed.

PAN_DELAY (34)

NOTE DELAY FB LO RATIO HI RATIO 0100 [%] (1 step) 0.11.0 (0.1 step) 0.11.0 (0.1 step)
Amount of delay feedback. Low frequency amount of the feedback. High frequency amount of the feedback.
Parameter HPF PAN1 PAN2 LPF
Value THRU, Same as EQ value [Hz]
Description Cut-off frequency of the high pass lter.
L10.00.0R100 (0.5 step) Pan position of the rst delay. L10.00.0R100 (0.5 step) Pan position of the second delay. Same as EQ value [Hz], THRU Cut-off frequency of the low pass lter.

DUAL_DELAY (35)

Parameter DLY TIME1/2 TEMPO
Value 0.0680.0 [ms] (0.1 step) 30250 [bps] (1 step)
Description Delay time of DELAY 1 or 2.1 Tempo value used to calculate DLY TIME1, DLY TIME2, NOTE1, and NOTE2. 2 Note value used to calculate DLY TIME1 or 2.3
DLY1/2NOTE DLY FB1/2 DLY1/2HI-R. DLY1/2PAN 0100 [%] (1 step) 0.11.0 (0.1 step)
Amount of DELAY1 or 2 feedback. High frequency amount of the DELAY 1 or 2 feedback.

Recalling Mix Scenes Using MIDI Program Change Messages
You can use MIDI Program Change messages to recall scenes for snapshot-style mix automation. You can transmit Program Change messages from a computer, MIDI sequencer, or MIDI keyboard. Most MIDI keyboards transmit a Program Change message when a voice is selected. You can use this message to recall a scene on the VM200. Using this technique, the synthesizer and VM200 can be recongured instantaneously. To recall scene memories using MIDI Program Change messages, do the following:
Connect the VM200 to MIDI equipment capable of transmitting Program Change messages. See Connecting MIDI devices on page 175 for more information. Congure the VM200 to receive MIDI Program Change messages. See Program Change Messages on page 177 for more information. Assign Program Change messages to scene memories. See Program Change To Scene Memory Assignment Tables on page 210 for more information.

Motorized Faders

If you have set the Program Change/Tx parameter to On, the VM200 transmits a Program Change message each time you recall a scene. (The Program Change/Tx parameter appears on the Setup: MIDI 1:MIDI TX&RX function page. See Program Change Messages on page 177 for more information.) Using this capability, you can recall programs on other MIDI equipment, such as a tone program on a synthesizer. You can record transmission of Program Change messages from the VM200 to a MIDI sequencer to later automate mix scene changes. Refer to the Using Program Change Messages to Recall Scenes on page 180 for more information.
In order for the faders to move to their new positions automatically when you change scenes, the Motor parameter must be turned on. The Motor parameter appears on the SETUP: SYSTEM 1:CLOCK/MON function page. Follow the steps below to turn the motorized faders on or off.
Press the [SYSTEM] key once to display the 1: CLOCK/MON function page.
turning motorized faders on and off 2.
Rotate the EQ/LO Q rotary control to turn the Motor parameter on or off. The default setting is OFF.
Warning: VM200. Do not force the automated faders or you may damage the
Note: If the Motor parameter is turned on, the fader will move suddenly and automatically when a new scene is recalled or the Fader Mode is changed.

Storing Mix Scenes

You can store mix scenes in Scene memory locations 099.
Press the Scene Memory [STORE] key. The VM200 displays the SCENE MEMORY STORE function page.
Use the Data Wheel or the [</-1] and [+1/>] keys to select a scene memory location to which you wish to store the current scene. Press the [ENTER] key. The VM200 displays the SCENE MEMORY NAME EDIT function page.

Word Clock Setup

The VM200s internal word clock generator supports a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, the audio standard for music CDs. You may also synchronize the VM200 to an external word clock.

WORD IN/OUT Connectors

These BNC connectors receive/transmit the word clock. You can connect a device that has a WORD IN/OUT connector, such as the Fostex VR800 digital multitrack recorder, to these connectors. If the VM200 is the last device in the word clock chain, set the word clock termination switch to ON.

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word clock termination switch
Setting the Master Word Clock
Follow the steps below to set the master word clock.
Press the [SYSTEM] key. The VM200 displays the SYSTEM function page.
Rotate the EQ/LO Gain control to select a master clock from the following options:
INT44 ADAT44 Select this option to use the VM200 as the word clock master. Select this option to use the VM200 as a word clock slave, syncing to the clock from an ADAT-compatible machine running at 44.1kHz. Select this option to use the VM200 as a word clock slave, syncing to the clock from an ADAT-compatible pro audio machine running at 48kHz. Select this option to use the VM200 as a word clock slave, syncing to the clock from a CD player or S/PDIF-compatible machine running at 44.1kHz. Select this option to use the VM200 as a word clock slave, syncing to the clock from a connected CD player or S/P DIF-compatible machine running at 48kHz.

ADAT48

S/PDIF44

S/PDIF48

Setting the VM200 as Master or Slave

WORD44

Select this option to use the VM200 as a word clock slave, syncing to the clock from a connected FOSTEX VR800 digital multitrack recorder, or a digital device equipped with a WORD OUT connector, running at 44.1kHz. Select this option to use the VM200 as a word clock slave, syncing to the clock coming from a connected digital device equipped with a WORD OUT connector that is running at 48kHz.

WORD48

Caution: Selecting an inappropriate sampling frequency will interfere with normal recording and playback. Note: If the VM200 is only the digital device in your system, use the default setting of INT44.
Press the [ENTER] key to conrm your selection. The VM200 displays the previous function page. If you select any option other than INT44 in step 2, and the VM200 is the last device in the word clock chain, turn the WORD IN Termination ON/OFF switch to ON on the rear panel.

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WORD IN Termination ON/OFF switch
The following examples illustrate the VM200 in various recording congurations, being used as both word clock master and word clock slave.
Recording to a Digital Multitrack Recorder or DAT
In this example, a stereo signal is recorded to a DAT recorder. The VM200 is the word clock master; the DAT recorder is the word clock slave. Set the Master Word Clock parameter on the VM200 to INT44. The VM200 will generate the word clock and the DAT recorder will slave to it. VM200 is the word clock MASTER

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.

Storing Locate Points

Follow the steps below to store a locate point to the desired Locate key.
While the MMC SEND function page is displayed, rotate the [GAIN] rotary controls to set the locate times in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. The EQ/LO GAIN rotary control adjusts the hours (MTC-[h]). The EQ/LO-MID GAIN rotary control adjusts the minutes (MTC-[m]). The EQ/HI-MID GAIN rotary control adjusts the seconds (MTC-[s]). The EQ/HI GAIN rotary control the frames (MTC-[f]).

LOCATE POINT LOCATE TIME

Press the channel 8 [ON] key (functioning as the STORE key), then press an [EQ EDIT] or [SOLO] key to specify where you wish to store the locate point. The VM200 displays the locate point in the upper-left of the display.
Checking the Locate Points
You can check the locate points memorized into the Locate keys as follows:
While the MMC SEND function page is displayed, press the channel 7 [ON] key (functioning as the RECALL key), then press the Locate key for the Locate point you wish to check. The VM200 displays the locate point in the upper-left of the display.
Transmitting the Locate Commands
Press the desired [EQ EDIT] or [SOLO] keys 116 (functioning as Locate keys 116) to transmit the locate commands to the recorder. Note that you can store Locate points using the MIDI Bulk Dump function. See Bulk Dump on page 189.
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MM C SE ND N ST L B EQ ED IT PA N EQ SO LO GA IN ID TN EQ SO LO PA N EQ SO LO GA I IN EQ ED IT PA N FR EQ SO LO ON EQ ED IT PA N Q SO LO EQ ED IT PA N EQ ED IT ON +SO LO 0 +SO LO ON PA N /H ON ED IT Q EQ EQ ON ED IT FR PA N FR I-M ED IT Q EQ /H EF -FR EQ CH A ME NNE TE L/ R GA I ID PA N -M Q

0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 18 OFF POST POST POST POST POST POST OFF OFF Recording 01: Normal Large Hall 38: 3D Chorus

P2 (Mix_Down)

0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 0dB ON 916 ON POST POST POST POST POST POST OFF OFF Mix_Down 01: Normal Large Hall 38: 3D Chorus

MIDI In/Out Data Format

1. CHANGE MESSAGE 1-1.NOTE OFF (8n)
NOTE OFF messages are not received or transmitted.
<Transmission> Program Change messages are transmitted on the channel set by [TX CH] when you recall a scene assigned in the table selected by [PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE] and when [PROGRAM CHANGE TX] is set to ON. If the same scene is assigned to multiple Program numbers, the smallest Program number will be transmitted.
STATUS DATA 1100nnnn Cn Program Change

1-2.NOTE ON (9n)

NOTE ON messages are not received or transmitted.

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nn Program No. (0127)
2. EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE (F0F7) 2-1.MOTION CONTROL STATE (MCS MMC STOP/PLAY/FORWARD/REWIND/ RECORD/PAUSE
<Transmission> Operating the key in the [MMC SEND] page will transmit these messages. Use [Dev ID.] to specify the destination.
STATUS ID No. Command 11110000 F0 System Exclusive Message 01111111 7F Real Time System Exclusive MMC sub-id 0ccccccc cc Command String [1]: Stop [2]: Play [4]: Fast Forward [5]: Rewind [6]: Record Strobe [9]: Pause EOX 11110111 F7 End Of Exclusive

1-3.CONTROL CHANGE (Bn)

<Reception> Control Change messages are received only when [CONTROL CHANGE RX] is set to ON and the receive channel [RX CH] matches. If [RX CH] is set to OMNI, the message is received regardless of which channel is receiving. Control Change messages are echoed when [ECHO] is set to ON. The parameters are controlled based on the settings selected by [CONTROL CHANGE TABLE]. If the messages are received while the [CTL TABLE] setting page is displayed, the cursor automatically moves to the corresponding Control Change number. <Transmission> Control Change messages are transmitted on the channel set by [TX CH] when you operate the or item assigned in the table selected by [CONTROL CHANGE TABLE] and when [CONTROL CHANGE TX] is set to ON. If the same item is assigned to multiple Control numbers, the smallest Control number will be transmitted.
STATUS DATA 1011nnnn Bn Control Change
Device ID0ddddddd dd Destination (007E, 7F:all call)
2-2.MOTION CONTROL PROCESS (MCP) MMC LOCATE (target)
<Transmission> Operating the key in the [MMC SEND] page will transmit these messages. Use [Dev ID] to specify the destination.

<< Eff Name >> command: f<DevId> 1a <EffId> 70 <Name.> f7 request: f<DevId> 2a <EffId> 70 f7 status: f<DevId> 3a <EffId> 70 <Name.> f7 <EffId> 1:eff1 2:eff2 0x7f:all_eff <Name.> Max 9byte lib Name ascii string. << Eff Lib Recall >> command: f<DevId> 1a <EffId> 72 <LibNo> f7 <EffId> 1:eff1 2:eff2 0x7f:all_eff <LibNo> 0 to 99 eff lib number. << Eff Lib Store >> command: f<DevId> 1a <EffId> 73 <LibNo> f7 <EffId> 1:eff1 2:eff2 <LibNo> 50 to 99 eff lib number.

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].

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A A inputs 19, 39 A.S.P. 124 A/B Input selectors 19 A/D converters 12, 48 AC power 39, 45 ADAT 15, 40 ADAT interface 160 ADAT OUT 24, 109, 166 ADAT-compatible 40 ADD. AUX parameter 14, 24, 38, 115 Advanced Signal Processing Technology 15, 124 Alesis ADAT 14, 15, 40 amplier 99 analog control section 19 applying effects 128 ASP 15 assigning names to programs 86 attenuators 14 AUX keys 27 AUX Sends 14, 39, 109, 115, 116 muting 118 B B Inputs 19 balanced XLR inputs 39 bands, EQ 36, 76 block diagram 41 Bulk Dump 174, 179, 189, 223 BULK DUMP function page 23 Bulk RX parameter 179 bypassing the EQ 80 C cascade conguration 14, 171, 174 CD players 40, 52 CH COPY function page 26, 72 CH EDIT function page 26, 49 CH PAIR function page 25 CH VIEW function page 26 CH VIEW key 24, 25 channel control 32 Channel Edit/Input 26 Channel Edit/Output 26 Channel Fader Gain Table 206 Channel Fader Mode 35 CHANNEL key 27 channel layers 16, 37, 46 Channel Pair (Ch Pair) function page 25 channel pairs 68 Channel View key 25 CHANNEL/METER key 24, 26 channels, copying settings 72 character selector box 86, 154 CHORUS 142 CHORUS-REVERB 144 clock 12 condenser microphones 39 connecting MIDI devices 175 contrast 20 Control Change 178 Control Change Assign Tables 178, 185, 211 Control Change messages 184 Control Change RX 178 Control Change TX 178 control surface illustration 18 controls, rotary 48 converters, D/A and A/D 12, 48 copying channel settings 72 copying EQ settings 90 CTL TABLE1 function page 23 CTL TABLE2 function page 23 Current Scene Status function page 80 CURRENT SCENE STATUS key 24 Current Scene Status section 24 curve, response 78 D D/A converters 12, 48 DAT recorders 40 Data Wheel 21, 28, 29, 30, 56 default settings 198, 200 delays 126 DevID parameter 179 diagram, block 41 digital connectors 160 Display, LCD 15, 20, 49 DUAL_DELAY 141 DUAL_PITCH 143 dynamic microphones 19 dynamic range 12 E ECHO parameter 176 EDIT indicator 149 editing effects 133 Eff Edit function page 29 section 29 EFF LIBRARY NAME EDIT function page 135 EFF1 15, 27, 29, 124, 128 EFF2 15, 27, 29, 124, 128 effect combinations 29 Effect Library Name Edit function page 30 Effect Library Store function page 30 Effect Preset Library List 125 Effects Library 14, 29, 56, 124, 125, 133 Effects 29, 56, 124 processors 15 return, setting 128 applying 128 editing 133 multi presets 127 naming 135 panning 132 parameters 139 recalling 134 storing 135 ENTER key 21, 30 EQ 15, 28, 76 adjusting 77 bypassing 80 copying settings 90 enabling 80 recalling 84 resetting 81 storing 86 EQ COPY function page 26, 90

<Deleting a user EQ program>
1. Press the [RECALL] key and [STORE] key in the EQ Library section simultaneously.
The VM200 displays the EQ LIBRARY: CLEAR function page.
2. Use the Data wheel or the [ /-1] or [+1/ then press the [ENTER] key.
] key to select the desired EQ program number and name,
The following warning message appears, asking you if you wish to continue. If you wish to delete the selected program, press the ENTER key. If you wish to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key.
Model VM200 Users Guide Addendum

(V1.01 to V1.02)

The VM200 software has been updated from V1.01 to V1.02 and some default settings have been changed. In addition, a few new functions have been added. Please read this addendum along with the Users Guide.
The VM200 deletes the selected Library data and returns to Channel Edit mode.
<Deleting a user scene>
1. Press the [RECALL] key and [STORE] key in the Scene Memory section simultaneously.
The VM200 displays the SCENE MEMORY: CLEAR function page.
2. Use the Data wheel or the [ /-1] or [+1/ name, then press the [ENTER] key.
] key to select the desired scene program number and
The VM200 deletes the selected scene data and returns to Channel Edit mode.
<A scene recalled after initializing>
With the previous version, when you initialize the VM200 settings by selecting ALL for the INITIALIZE ITEM parameter on the SETUP: SYSTEM 6: INITIALIZE function page, the current scene display is not refreshed. With the new version, the current scene will be also initialized and preset scene P0: Init Mix will be recalled.

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<Changed default settings>
* The RX CH, BLK DMP REQ., PROGRAM CHANGE TX and RX parameters found on the SETUP: MIDI, 1: MIDI TX&RX page have been changed as follows:
Parameter setting RX CH BLK DMP REQ. PROGRAM CHANGE TX PROGRAM CHANGE RX <Old version> Old version OMNI RX ON ON ON New version 01 RX OFF OFF OFF <New version>

<New functions>

* The CH ON RESP. and SOLO GAIN parameters have been added to the SETUP: SYSTEM 1: CLOCK/MON function page. These parameters are used to set the channel [ON] key response and adjust the SOLO master gain respectively.

EQ/LO GAIN

EQ/LO-MID GAIN

EQ/HI-MID GAIN

EQ/HI GAIN
<CH ON RESP. function>
* The FRAME MODE parameter on the SETUP: SYSTEM 1: CLOCK/MON page has been changed as follows. CH ON RESP. and SOLO GAIN parameters have been added to the 1: CLOCK/MON page. Refer to the next page of this addendum for more details.
Parameter setting FRAME MODE <Old version> Old version 24 New version 25
This function enables you to select the response speed at which the [ON] keys turn channel mute on or off. You can select FAST or SLOW. The default setting is FAST. Use the EQ LOMID [Q] control to set this parameter, as shown above.

Parameter setting Description Mute response is faster. Channels will be muted or turned on quickly. (default) Mute response is slower. Channel sound will fade in or out slowly.

<New version>

<SOLO GAIN function>
The SOLO GAIN parameter enables you to adjust a solo channels master gain. The default setting is 0.0 (maximum). Turn the EQ HI [Q] control counter-clockwise to lower the gain.
* One of the Eff2 presets, 38:3D CHORUS in the Effect Library has changed to 35: Dual DELAY. When you press the [EFF2] key in the Eff Edit section, the following page appears.
<Old version> <New version>
* Another new function enables you to delete any user effect programs, EQ programs, or scenes, using the following steps.
<Deleting a user effect program>
1. Press the [RECALL] key and [STORE] key in the Eff Library section simultaneously.
The VM200 displays the EFF LIBRARY: CLEAR function page.
* On the 2: CH COPY and 3: EQ COPY pages in the CH View section, some indications (that appear after you select the source channel to copy) have been changed as shown in the circles below:
2. Use the Data wheel or the [ and press the ENTER key.

/-1] or [+1/

] key to select the desired effect program number and name,