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Fostex VM200 User Manual (234 pages)

Fostex User's Guide DIGITAL RECORDING MIXER VM200

Brand: Fostex | Category: Mixer | Size: 4.17 MB

Safety Instructions
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Table of Contents
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CHAPTER 1 Introducing the VM200

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- About this Chapter
  9
- Chapter Contents
  9
- Welcome to the VM200
  10
- Using this Guide
  10
- Installing the VM200
  11
- Feature Summary
  12
- Audio Specifications
  12
- Inputs and Outputs
  12
- MIDI Functions
  13
  - Mixer Functions
    13
- Why a Digital Mixer
  14
  - Mixer Configuration
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- Dual On-Board Effects Processors
  15
- Digital I/O
  15
- About the Display and Graphic User Interface
  15
  - Four-Band Parametric EQ & EQ Library
    15
- MIDI
  16
- Faders
  16
  - Scene Memory
    16
CHAPTER 2 Touring the VM200

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- About this Chapter
  17
- Chapter Contents
  17
- Top Panel Control Surface
  18
- Analog Control Section
  19
- LCD Display
  20
- Data Wheel and Neighboring Keys
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- [</-1] and [+1/>] Keys
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- [ENTER] and [EXIT] Keys
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- Function Keys
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- Setup Section
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- [SYSTEM] Key
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- [MIDI] Key
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- Current Scene Status
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- Key Mode Section
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- [ROUTING/PHASE] Key
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- [PAIR/GROUP] Key
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- [CH VIEW] Key
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- [CHANNEL/METER] Key
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- Fader Mode Section
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- [AUX1], [AUX2], [AUX3], and [AUX4] Keys
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- [EFF1] and [EFF2] Keys
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- [CHANNEL] Key
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- Selected EQ Section
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- [EQ ON] Key
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- EQ Library
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- [RECALL] Key
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- Eff Edit Section
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- [EFF1] and [EFF2] Keys
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- Effect Library
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- [RECALL] Key
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- [STORE] Key
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- Rec Buss Section
  30
- Scene Memory Section
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- [RECALL] Key
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- [STORE] Key
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- Channel Control Section
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- Faders
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- [ON] Keys
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- [ON] Key Function
  34
- EQ Section Rotary Controls
  36
- Rear Panel
  38
- Block Diagram
  41
CHAPTER 3 Getting Started

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- About this Chapter
  43
- Chapter Contents
  43
- VM200 System Example
  44
- Connecting the Power Cord
  45
- Turning the VM200 on and off
  45
- A few Tips on Using the VM200
  46
- Channel Layers
  46
- An Important Note about Word Clock Information
  48
- Stopless Rotary Controls
  48
  - Keeping It Digital
    48
- Reading the Display
  49
- The Channel Edit Function Page
  49
  - Lower and Raise Faders to Initiate Sends
    49
- Function Page Parameter Matrix
  50
- Lit & Flashing LED Keys
  51
- Finally
  52
- Making Connections
  52
- Powering on
  53
- Adjusting the Channel Input
  53
- Recording
  57
- Storing a MIX Scene
  57
- Input Channels
  59
- About this Chapter
  59
CHAPTER 4 Input Channels

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- Chapter Contents
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- Input Channels 1-4
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- Input Channels 5-8
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- Input Channels 9-16
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- Input Channels 17-20
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- Insert Channels 1-4
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- Pad Switches (Input Channels 1-4)
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- TRIM Controls
  63
- Inverting the Input Phase
  64
- Input Channel EQ
  65
- Muting Channels
  65
- Setting Channel Levels
  65
- Panning Input Channels
  65
- Routing Input Channels
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- Monitoring and Soloing Input Channels
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- Feeding Outputs
  67
- REC Buss out
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- ST Buss out
  67
- AUX Sends
  67
- Pairing Channels
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- Grouping Mute Channels
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- Grouping Faders
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- Viewing Input Channel Settings
  70
- Copying Channel Settings
  72
Chapter 5 Eq

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- About this Chapter
  75
- Chapter Contents
  75
- Equalizers (EQ)
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- Adjusting the EQ
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- EQ Enabling Channels
  80
- Bypassing the EQ
  80
- Resetting the EQ
  81
- EQ Library
  83
- EQ Preset Library List
  83
- Recalling EQ Programs
  84
- Storing EQ Programs
  86
- Editing EQ Program Titles
  88
- Copying EQ Settings
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- EQ Preset Library Parameters
  92
CHAPTER 6 Monitoring Signals

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- About this Chapter
  97
- Chapter Contents
  97
- Monitoring and Soloing
  98
- MON SEL Parameter
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- SOLO MODE Parameter
  98
- Monitor Outs and Phones
  99
- Two Track Input (2TRK IN)
  99
- Monitoring
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- Soloing
  101
- Metering Signal Levels
  105
- Viewing Input/Output Level Meters
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- Viewing Channel, Aux Send & Effect Send Meters
  106
  - LED Display Meter (L/R or ST BUSS/SOLO)
    106
  - Viewing Individual Channel, Aux Send, and Effect Send Meters106
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CHAPTER 7 Outputs

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- About this Chapter
  107
- Chapter Contents
  107
- Overview
  108
- St Buss out
  108
- Rec Buss out
  108
- Adat out & S/P Dif out
  109
- Aux Send
  109
- Using the ST BUSS out
  110
- Monitoring the ST BUSS out
  110
- Viewing the ST BUSS out Meters
  110
- Setting the ST BUSS out Level
  111
- Muting the ST BUSS out
  111
  - Soloing the ST BUSS out
    111
- Using the REC BUSS out
  112
- Monitoring the REC BUSS out
  112
- Viewing the REC BUSS out Meters
  112
- Setting the REC BUSS out Level
  113
  - Soloing the REC BUSS out
    113
- Using the AUX Sends
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- Enabling AUX Sends 3 & 4 (ADD. AUX Parameter)
  115
- Monitoring AUX Sends
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- Viewing the AUX Send and Master Setting
  116
- Pre-Fader/Post-Fader AUX Sends
  117
  - Sending Channel Signals to AUX Sends
    117
- Muting AUX Sends
  118
  - Pairing AUX Sends
    119
- Smoothing Function
  120
- Viewing Buss Routing for each Channel
  121
CHAPTER 8 Effects

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- About this Chapter
  123
- Chapter Contents
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- VM200 Effects
  124
- Effects Library
  125
- Effect Preset Library List
  125
- Applying Effects
  128
- Selecting an Effects Processor
  128
- Setting Effects Return
  128
- Sending Signal to Effects Processor
  129
- Routing Effects Returns
  129
- Controlling the Sends Signals
  130
- Pre-Fader/Post-Fader Effect Sends
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- Viewing and Adjusting the Effect Send Level
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- Viewing and Adjusting the Effect Send Master Level
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- Monitoring Effects Sends
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- Controlling the Return Signals
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- Setting the Effect Return Level
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- Panning Effects Returns
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  - Muting Effect Sends
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- Effects Library
  133
- Editing Effects
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- Recalling Effects Programs
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- Storing Effects Programs
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- Editing Effect Program Titles
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- Effects Parameters
  139
- Scene Memory
  147
- About this Chapter
  147
CHAPTER 9 Scene Memory

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- Chapter Contents
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- What Is Scene Memory
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- Scene Edit Indicator
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- What Can You Store in a Scene
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  - Preset Scene Memory
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- Recalling MIX Scenes
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- Recalling a Scene Manually
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- Recalling a Scene Automatically at Start-Up
  151
- Recalling Scenes Using MIDI Program Change
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  - Recalling MIX Scenes Using MIDI Program Change Messages
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- Motorized Faders
  153
- Storing MIX Scenes
  154
- Editing Scene Memory Titles
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- Recall Safe Function
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- Specifying Recall Safe Channels
  156
- Specifying Recall Safe Parameters
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- Digital Connections
  159
- About this Chapter
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CHAPTER 10 Digital Connections

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- Chapter Contents
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- Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates
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- Word Clock Setup
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- WORD IN/OUT Connectors
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- Setting the Master Word Clock
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- Setting the VM200 as Master or Slave
  163
- Multitrack Recording and Mastering to a DAT
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- Digital I/Os
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- Adat In/Out
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- Using ADAT in
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- Assigning Channels to ADAT DIRECT Sends
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  - Using ADAT out
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- Using S/P DIF out
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  - S/P Dif In/Out
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- Using S/P DIF in
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- Assigning S/P DIF Signals to Channels
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- Cascading the VM200
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- Vm200 & MIDI
  173
- About this Chapter
  173
- Chapter Contents
  173
Chapter 11 Vm200 & MIDI

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- Using the VM200 with MIDI
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- MIDI Ports
  174
- Cascading Two Vm200S
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- MIDI Transmit and Receive Channels
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- System Exclusive Messages (Fostex Exclusive)
  179
- Bulk Dump
  179
- Using Program Change Messages to Recall Scenes
  180
- Using Control Change Messages
  184
- Editing the Control Change Assign Table
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- Examples: Using Control Change Messages
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- Controlling Parameters Using Fostex Exclusive
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  - Controlling Parameters Using Fostex Exclusive Messages
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- Bulk Dump
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- Transmitting MIDI Bulk Dump Messages
  189
- Receiving Bulk Dump Requests
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- MMC (MIDI Machine Control) Send
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- Setting the Device ID Number
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- Entering MMC Send Mode
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- Frame Mode
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- Checking the Locate Points
  195
- Transmitting the Locate Commands
  195
CHAPTER 12 Initializing the VM200

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- About this Chapter
  197
- Chapter Contents
  197
- Initializing the VM200
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- Default Setup Parameters
  200
Appendix

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- Speciﬁcations and Data
  201
- About this Chapter
  201
- Chapter Contents
  201
- Display Warning Messages
  202
- Specifications
  203
- Maintenance
  205
- Tables & Data
  206
- Channel Fader Gain Table
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  - Master Fader Gain
    207
  - Pan Gain
    208
  - EQ Frequency
    209
    
    Program Change Assign Table 1 (User)
    210
    
    Control Change Assign Table 1 (User)
    211
    
    Control Change Assign Table 2 (Preset)
    211
    
    Control Change to Control Parameters Assignment Tables
    211
  - Program Change Assign Table 2 (Preset)
    210
  - Program Change to Scene Memory Assignment Tables
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- Control Change Assign Table 2 (Preset)
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- Preset Scene Parameters
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- MIDI In/Out Data Format
  216
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  225
- Declaration of EC Directive
  226
- The Affect of Immunity on this Equipment
  226
- Fostex Distributors List in Europe
  226

Fostex VM200 Service Manual (64 pages)

DIGITAL RECORDING MIXER

Brand: Fostex | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 2.32 MB

Table of Contents
3
Specifications
4
Controls, Indicators & Connectors
6
Software Update
8
Utility Mode
9
Exploded View, Pcb Assembly & Parts List
12
Circuit Diagrams
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Fostex VM200 User Manual (2 pages)

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CHAPTER 1 Introducing the VM200

CHAPTER 2 Touring the VM200

CHAPTER 3 Getting Started

CHAPTER 4 Input Channels

Chapter 5 Eq

CHAPTER 6 Monitoring Signals

CHAPTER 7 Outputs

CHAPTER 8 Effects

CHAPTER 9 Scene Memory

CHAPTER 10 Digital Connections

Chapter 11 Vm200 & MIDI

CHAPTER 12 Initializing the VM200

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