Vestax HDR-V8 Operational Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Vestax Manuals
  4. CD Player
  5. HDR-V8
  6. Operational manual
Vestax HDR-V8 Operational Manual

Vestax HDR-V8 Operational Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Vestax
Vestax
HDR-V8
Operational Manual
Version 2.00 February 1997
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Vestax HDR-V8

Summary of Contents for Vestax HDR-V8

  • Page 1 Vestax Vestax HDR-V8 Operational Manual Version 2.00 February 1997...
  • Page 2 ELECTRONICS CORP. Operational Overview The HDR-V8 is, as you already know, a hard disc recorder. It allows you to record eight tracks simultaneously onto its internal IDE hard drive and has eight direct-outs so you may send each track to outboard mixers for mix-down. It also has a built-in digital mixer so that you may mix internally and create your dat masters staying totally digital.
  • Page 3 Front Panel AB Function Selects from three actions: AB Single, which plays back the portion of audio Front Panel Explanation between your A and B points, AB Repeat, which loops the audio Power Switch between your A and B points, and The power switch should be in the OFF AUTO Punch In/Out, where you can position when plugging and unplugging...

  • Page 4: Rear Panel

    Locate Button Mic Level Knob Activates Locate function. Adjusts the input level from the XLR mic input. Settings Button Gain Knob The Settings button activates the setting menu. This is the menu for the pages you Adjusts the gain for the XLR mic can select and leave, such as sampling input from -10 to +4db.
  • Page 5 AC INLET These jacks are the stereo master Please use the included AC cable output jacks to connect to the power Vestax will not be responsible for amp, mixing console, mixdown tape any damage caused by using a machine, etc.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started!! 1. Playing The Demo Song We have included a demo song on your HDR to help you become familiar with the operation of the unit. We recommend you practice using the volume and panning controls while playing back the demo song. Connect the AC cord to the back of the HDR.
  • Page 7 2) To Recall this song for further recording later, select “Recall” instead of “Create”. From this point, look at the HDR-V8 as a big tape recorder. You have 8 inputs and 10 outputs. Record your signals as “hot” as possible without hitting the red “MAX” LED’s.

  • Page 8: Master Level

    DIGITAL MIXER SECTION JOG DIAL LEVEL VOLUME Press the LEVEL button and select VOL (volume). The VOL LED lights up and the bargraph shows the level of each track. Press the track button to select that track. Selected track LED lights up. Adjust the volume using the Jog Dial.

  • Page 9: Digital Equalizer

    DIGITAL EQUALIZER PRE EQ LEVEL Press the EQ button and select PRE EQ (Pre EQ Level). The PRE EQ LED lights up and bargraph shows the pre EQ levels of each track. Select the track to adjust the level. The selected track LED lights up.
  • Page 10 AUX SEND (Effects Send) The HDR-V8 has 3 AUX sends and 3 stereo returns. AUX return L is assigned to the master buss L channel and AUX return R is assigned to R channel. When using a mono output effect processor, the return signal should be connected to both returns by using a parallel cable or plug.
  • Page 11 EDITING AB FUNCTION The HDR-V8 uses A and B points to perform all edit functions like COPY, MOVE, and DELETE. Also for AB Repeat, AB Single, and AB Auto Punch In/Out. SETTING A & B POINTS PLAY, FF, REW, SHUTTLE and STOP to arrive at the position where the A or B point is required.

  • Page 12: A-B Repeat Play

    AB SINGLE PLAY The portion between the A and B points can be played back by this function. AB single play can be used to verify the A and B positions, instant review of the recorded part, or for sampling effects. Enter your A and B points.

  • Page 13: Move Tracks

    MOVE TRACKS The portion of the track between A and B positions can be moved to the same track or to another track. The portion can be OVERWRITTEN or INSERTED. Edit Procedures require the use of A & B points. (see "Setting the A & B Points") Go to the destination position.

  • Page 14: Copying A Track

    The portion of the track between A and B positions can be copied to the same track or to another track. The portion can be OVERWRITTEN or INSERTED. The copy can be done multiple times. Edit Procedures require the use of A & B points. (see "Setting the A & B Points") COPYING A TRACK Go to destination position and stop.
  • Page 15 COPYING ALL TRACKS Go to the position where you want to place the copy. Press the EDIT button two times or until the COPY LED lights. ENTER and EXIT LED’s blink and display shows "Ab ALL". This option will copy all eight tracks and place the copy at the point where the music was last stopped.
  • Page 16 DELETE The portion of the track between A and B positions can be deleted To keep information that is after the B position in the same place as before the delete, select ERASE (No shift ) If you want to close the gap between the A and B positions and move the information that follows the B position to the A position, select DELETE (WITH SHIFT.) by turning dial.
  • Page 17 MERGE To Merge tracks, follow the procedures below. Any # of tracks can be merged to 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo) tracks. You can virtual and real tracks together simultaneously. (See Virtual Tracks) Press UTILITY button and select MERGE. MERGE LED lights and display shows "SurE". Pressing the track buttons arm the destination tracks.
  • Page 18 The parameters of the internal mixer can be controlled by Continuos Controller (CC) messages. With this function, the internal mixer of the HDR-V8 can be controlled by the MIDI fader controller or computer based sequence program. When the sequencer program is used, all the parameter of the internal digital mixer can be visualized on the screen and the activities can be recorded in the sequencer allowing fully automated mixing.
  • Page 19 Vestax HDR-V8 Continuous Controller Assignments The CC assignments needed to control the internal mixer are listed in the following table. Please assign each parameter of the MIDI or the Mixer Map on the sequence program to control the parameter of the internal mixer.

  • Page 20: Program Channel

    Program Channel Each of the 16 Program Channels for the HDR can be recalled by sending the HDR a MIDI Program Change message. In order to receive these messages, the HDR must be set to the same MIDI channel as the messages are transmitted on.

  • Page 21: Midi Clock

    Synchronization Switch This function determines whether or not the HDR transmits MIDI synchronization messages. These messages are used for sync-ing MIDI devices to the HDR Press the UTILITY button until MIDI is selected. Use the Jog Dial to select "SYnc". Press the ENTER button. Use the Jog Dial to select either "SEnd SY", or "no SEnd".

  • Page 22: Midi Time Code (Mtc)

    MIDI Time Code (MTC) Press the UTILITY button until MIDI is selected. Use the Jog Dial to select "StriPE" the Enter button. Use the Jog Dial to select the desired MTC frame rate. Press the ENTER button. The display shows "OFFSEt" . Press the ENTER button. The display shows "...
  • Page 23 Reference Track When two or more HDRs are synchronized and controlled by MIDI Machine Control, the recording track assignments of each HDR needs to be assigned to different numbers so that any of the tracks can be selected for recording. This function is used to assign the number of the first track of each unit.
  • Page 24 The display shows “trAc 1” All eight tracks will be recorded to the DAT recorder. When the backup is complete, the counter will display the current position. TechTip: When using Back-Up Song method, write down song name and length of song. The length with be required when loading song back into HDR-V8.
  • Page 25 TechTip: When using Back-Up Song method, write down song name and length of song. The length with be required when loading song back into HDR-V8. Press the UTILITY button until Backup/Load is selected. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 26: Installing A Second Hard Drive

    Some hard drives may not function properly with the HDR Please contact Vestax for a list of the currently recommended models. Disconnect the HDR from the AC power source. Remove the eight screws and take off the top cover.
  • Page 27 LOCATE 8 auto location points, plus “A” and “B” , can be entered and recalled immediately. Creating a locate point While in PLAY or SHUTTLE, stop at the position where an auto location point is required. To Create Locate Point A or B : Press ENTER button.

  • Page 28: Settings Button

    SETTINGS BUTTON The Settings button activates the setting menu. This is the menu for the pages you can select and leave, such as inputs, outputs, protect, etc. Once you choose your preferred default here, it will not change. To change your selection, turn the dial, and press ENTER.
  • Page 29 AUX SEND FUNCTION This function is used to set the AUX sends to pre fader or post fader. The AUX sends of each track can be selected either to take the signal from before the fader (pre fader) or from after the fader (post fader). The AUX sends (AUX 1 to 3) can only be set to all pre fader or all post fader per track.

  • Page 30: Menu Button

    If such a DAT recorder is used for mastering, the DAT recorder will not start recording unless the sync signal is canceled. The HDR-V8 stops the sync signal automatically in backing up, however it needs to be switched not to send the sync signal manually when the DAT is used for mastering by using SP/DIF digital interface.
  • Page 31 *Song partitions are deleted, however, audio is still on the hard drive unless you deleted audio first, using "Delete Audio “ section. This page allows you to recall any of the 128 mixer snapshots you have saved using "SAV" menu Press ENTER Turn dial to select program number from 1-128 you are recalling.
  • Page 32 To Delete playlist (cancel all edits), do the following: The playlist can be deleted by using delete mode. After deleting the playlist, all the edits are canceled and go back to the original signals. Once the playlist is reduced, the edit before reducing will not be deleted. Press MENU.

  • Page 33: Virtual Tracks

    That track is now ready for recording or playback. VIRTUAL TRACKS Virtual tracks in hard disc recording simply means “hidden tracks”. The HDR-V8 is really a 16- track recorder, yet you can only playback any 8 tracks at a time. When you set-up your song, you decide how many tracks you want.

  • Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Below are the most frequently asked questions at our tech support center. They should help you get more familiar with the HDR-V8 and answer many of your questions fast and efficiently. 1) All I want to do is plug in and record. How many steps must I perform first ?
  • Page 35 3) What are my options as far as backing up my songs ? a) DAT tape b) SyJet cartridge system (IDE-type) *through your nearest computer store. c) ADAT (with AD-1 ADAT interface) *option d) Tascam DA-88/DA-38 (with TD-1 T/DIF interface) *option e) Iomega JazDrive (with SCSI interface) *option 4) Is the automated mixing software for PC or Macs ? a) We have a 24-track automation program for BOTH formats.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Very little goes wrong with the HDR-V8. The only moving part is the actual hard drive. If you are experiencing problems, please read the list below and see if it may be of any help. Turned power on, but machine is dead.

Table of Contents