Eventide H8000FW Quick Reference Manual

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Get the most out of the H8000FW!
Keep this card handy. When you need a quick solution, but don't want to lug out the full manual, it covers the
operational basics and is a good reference for that hard-to-remember key press or essential function.

Getting Around The Front Panel

Everything you need to do can be accessed through the small number of keys on the H8000FW's front panel. Most
keys will reveal additional features if you press them repeatedly.
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¥ The BYPASS key will toggle the state of bypass with the status reflected via the A/B LEDs. You can alter how this
button functions from the Bypass page within the LEVELS parameters.
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¥ The four SOFT KEYS located below the display select the function named in text above. Many functions will be
organized on one or more pages that can be accessed by pressing the associated Soft Key repeatedly.
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¥ The PROCESSOR A/B key always toggles between the two digital signal processing Machines unless they have
been unified into one monolithic DSP powerhouse.
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¥ The PROGRAM key takes you to the preset search, sort, load, and save features. Holding this key calls up the
Routing presets that make total I/O save and recall a breeze.
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¥ The PARAMETER key brings up the effect parameter pages where you can make edits to any preset. This is the
mode that is entered after a Program is loaded. Keep pressing this key to access the many pages of parameters.
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¥ The SELECT key acts as the ENTER key on a keyboard, executing the function highlighted on-screen. You can
also hold it to remote the currently selected parameter.
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¥ The four CURSOR
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¥ The LEVELS key accesses the parameters that adjust the unit's mix settings, input, and output levels, as well as
the source for the front panel level meters.
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¥ The SETUP key keeps all the system-wide routing, remote control, and MIDI functions in one organized area.
Press repeatedly to step through the many pages of parameters.

Program Loading

To load an H8000FW Program, press the PROGRAM key to be sure its LED is lit, turn the knob to select a Program to
load, then press the SELECT key once.

Program Search

The H8000FW offers a powerful Program Sort and Search feature to find what you're looking for fast. To ensure you
load your choice into the right Machine, select one using the PROCESSOR A/B key. You'll see A or B in the upper left
of the display as you repeatedly press this button. Choose the Machine you want to work with.
1. Press PROGRAM until you see criteria at the bottom right corner of the display. Press the criteria soft key to
select this page.
2. Select any of the Sort and Search settings to narrow your choice. Use the big knob or the keypad to change the
settings.
3. Press the List soft key to return to the Program listing and display your refined choices.
4. Use the <-- and --> soft keys to jump through the categories you selected. Use the big knob or keypad to step
through the Programs in each category.
H8000FW
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keys, the KNOB , and NUMERIC KEYPAD
The Front Panel
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Quick Reference
Guide
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