Fostex VC-8 User's Manual
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1. 4 Switch ON the terminating switch 5 Switch on power to the VC 8 in orange color At this stage as signals are being input to both DATA IN and WORD IN the LOCKED LED will be lit WORD IN lt The CLOCK switch and LOCKED LED gt 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 OPTICAL IN 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 DATAIN 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 in put to the VC 8 WORD IN connec tor If the LOCKED LED is lit in green or is extinguished it is an in dication that word clock is not be ing 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 Lit in Lit in Extin Extin Lit in Lit in Extin Extin Lit in Lit in Extin nike Regardless to the LOCKED LED indication the VC 8 will operate by its internal 42. CN y Cord N l ComM 1 DOTAT S 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 These are connected to the TAPE INPUT jacks of the analog mixer Refer to pages 5 and 7 for details 8 WORD IN connector BNC The external WORD clock signal is input here Refer to page 5 for details Model VC 8 Owner s Manual Fostex 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 e DATA OUT IN AAAA TIT DATA IN DATAOUT mii ooon A A U cE WORD OUT VR800 TAPE IN 1 8 Note When connecting to a digital recorder with WORD OUT such as VR800 it always must
3. be connected to WORD IN of the BUSS OUT GROUP OUT 1 8 1 VC 8 nd ee input of folie fe te to felto tejte ie WORD clock O O O O 0 O 0 0 0 90 O O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ojg O G O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 O O 0 0 0 0 0 0000 0900 0 0 0 00 00 0000 O D O 0 O 0 0 0 00 0000 s al z Sound sources Analog Mixing Console clock slave Recorder VR800 Asynchronous mode VR800 Synchronous mode Other recorder Internal mode Other recorder External mode VR800 or recorder Master VR800 or recorder Slave CLOCK switch yc g Master VC 8 Slave 4 INT 44 1kHz AN O VR800 or recorder Slave VC 8 Slave VR800 or recorder Slave VC 8 Slave 4 WORD or OPTICAL Xx CLOCK switch 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 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
4. Owner s Manual Model VC amp ADAT ANALOG Converter Fostex ADAT ANALOG CONVERTER VG oo 8 CLOCK NALOG INPUT MODE JC DIGITAL MODE word OPTICAL INT 44 1k 12 1 4 18 ADAT S PDIF LOCKED L L L Table of Contents Safety INStrUCtiOn cccccecececeeseeeeceeeeeeseeeeaeeaeeeaeceeeeaesaecaaesaeseaesaesaaeseseeeeeenaeeas 2 ITOUCH OM AE E A E A E A AE 3 Precautions eren inaa a race teal a Bnd aN 3 Outstanding Features cecceseecceeceeceeeseceeceaeceeeeaesaeceeeseseaesaesaeeseseeeeeeaneaas 3 Names and Functions cccccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeseeeeeesneeeeaeeseaeeeeeeaeeseaees 4 Connecting Examples sir inae aiaee a e a a e 5 Example at operating it as the ADAT ANALOG converte 0068 5 Example at operating it as the S P DIF ANALOG converter 6 8 Speciation Setare iana rena ne dl Age sia ain etattes 9 Fostex Fostex Model VC 8 Owner s Manual RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 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 be
5. 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 Itis 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 Location Avoid using the VC 8 in the following locations Locations of extreme low or high temperature
6. VC 8 is to establish the digital recorder as the master and the VC 8 as the slave as shown in table below 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 equip mentis 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 Fostex Model VC 8 Owner s Manual 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 settings Note Refer to the VR800 Owner s Manual for setups of the VR800 Digital input track and Digital output track 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 4 3 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 3 Set the CLOCK switch to WORD
7. 4 1 KHz crystal Model VC 8 Owner s Manual Fostex 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 r 2 p 5 g coooooovovoon0na Note When connecting to a digital recorder olooo ooo oloo with WORD OUT such as VR800 it always must ooooo0oo0oo0oo0oo0oo0 be connected to WORD IN of the VC 8 and used o ooooooooo by input of WORD clock 0000000000 C oo0000000000000 11 00000000000000 au oo0o00000000 0000 aa SM I 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 pam EP 26 Gp cooooousioomnn ce ooo0o000 0000 Note Wh
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10. VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES 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 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 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 Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated 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 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the man
11. ct improvement Adat and the marks are trademarks of Alesis Corporation Fostex Model VC 8 Owner s Manual 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 on this equipment are as shown below The affect of the European specification EN50082 1 coexistence of electromagnetic waves common immunity specification In the electrical fast transient burst requirements radiated electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharg ing 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 November 1997 lt AUSTRIA gt NAME ATEC Audio u Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH ADD Im Winkel 5 A 2325 Velm Austria TEL 43 2234 74004 FAX 43 2234 74074 lt BELGIUM gt NAME EMLN V ADD Bijvennestraat 1A B3500 Hasselt Belgium TEL 32 11 232355 FAX 32 11 232172 lt DENMARK gt NAME SC Sound ApS ADD Malervej 2 DK 2630 Taastrup Denmark TEL 45 4399 8877 FAX 45
12. en connecting to a digital recorder ooo0o00 00000 with WORD OUT such as VR800 it always must ooo0o0oo0000c0090 be connected to WORD IN of the VC 8 and used ooooo0o0 000 by input of WORD clock ooo00000000 0000 11 0000000000 0000 mu oo000000000 0000 ni Fostex Model VC 8 Owner s Manual 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 VAT hed od heed LV heed LY hed heed Ld heed Led heed Lot LA Vd hd LD hed LY LD I hed ed LD LD LD y 7 j OC 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 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 3 Switc
13. fore 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 LAL 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 9 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR
14. h on power to the VC 8 2 Set the CLOCK switch to OPTICAL lt Other application examples gt When using the Fostex Mode D 160 16 track digital recorder it can simultaneously record 16 tracks of analog signals by connecting the VC 8 as shown below D 160 DATAING 16 PAT T pata out VC 8 ANALOG IN 1 8 ANALOG IN 1 8 ANALOG MIXER ANALOG MIXER Model VC 8 Owner s Manual Fostex Specifications lt INPUT x 8 gt e Connector RCA pin jack x 8 Input Impedance 20k or more e Input Level 10dBV lt OUTPUT x 8 gt Connector RCA pin jack x 8 e Load Impedance 10k or more e Output Level 10dBV lt DATA IN OUT gt Connector OPTICAL x 2 e Format 1 IEC60958 S P DIF 2 Alesis Proprietary Multi Channel Optical Interface Switched to 1 or 2 lt WORD IN gt e Connector BNC type x 1 nput Level TTL Level Input Impedance 75 terminator switched On OFF lt OTHERS gt AD 20 bit 64 times over sampling modulation DA 20 bit 128times over sampling modulation e Sampling Frequency INT mode 44 1kHz OPTICAL WORD mode 32 48kHz e Total Harmonic distortion 0 008 1kHz TYPICAL e Dynamic Range 96dB TYPICAL lt GENERAL gt e Dimensions 220 W x 43 H x 180 D mm e Weight 1 0kg Excluding accessories e Power Supply DC12V 600mA Exclusive AC Adaptor AD 12A Specifications and appearance are subjects to change without notice for produ
15. lect 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 VC 8 is not to used for a long period the AC adaptor should be unplugged from the wall AC mains Fostex wman MO S BS CLOCK ANALOG INPUT MODE POWER voces E 0 E LOCKED LED CLOCK selector switch This indicates status of the operating clock selected by the 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 CLOCK selector switch Refer to page 6 for details Refer to page 6 for details 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 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT connectors 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 aX 3 SE COANN QOOOD OOO J i Sy lout eco OOOOOO O F 6 i
16. s 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 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 Fostex Model VC 8 Owner s Manual Names and Functions WORD IN terminal switch This must be switched ON when the external WORD clock is input ANALOG INPUT MODE switch This switch is used to se
17. ufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 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 C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 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 Model VC 8 Owner s Manual Fostex 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
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