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Fostex D-160 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 D-160 Owner's Manual (Introduction) Owner's Manual Model Digital Multitrack Recorder...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing a hard disk in removable case Model 9040B...42 Formatting a hard disk...43 8. Extending the detachable controller...44 Recording/Playback...46 1.Basic connections...46 2. The default setting on the D-160...48 2-1. Setting a Program...49 2-2. Program Change...50 2-3. Deleting a Program...51 2-4. Setting a Sampling Rate...52...
  • Page 4 3-1. Basic recording and playback...53 3-2. Recording with the Program Change function...54 3-3. Playback using the Vari-pitch function...56 3-4. Multitrack recording using overdubbing...57 3-5. Mixdown...58 3-6. Ping-pong recording...59 4. Digital Recording...60 4-1. Digital recording from an external digital device (S/P DIF)...60 4-2.
  • Page 5 2-21. Current Drive Setting ("Drive Sel.?")...164 2-22. Loading Song Data ("Load PGM?")...165 2-23. Saving Song Data ("Save PGM?")...168 2-24. Formatting IDE/SCSI disk ("Disk Format?")...171 MIDI Implementation Chart...172 MMC command list...173 Inquiry Message list...173 Fostex MIDI System Exclusive Message Format...174 Maintenance...189 Specifications...189...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Owner's Manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. Do not connect the D-160 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or devices that consume a large amount of power such as an air conditioning system or a large electric heater are connected.

  • Page 7: Notes On Handling The Hard Disk

    Before turning the power off to the D-160, first quit Setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the unit while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing).

  • Page 8: Notes On Repair

    When you use the detachable controller remotely using an extension cable, the D- 160 may malfunction due to electromagnetic interference. In this case, turn the power off, and then on to the D-160 to restore the normal condition. Fostex is not responsible for any malfunction of the D-160 caused by electromagnetic interference.

  • Page 9: Main Features Of D-160

    (x2) of a digital console and adat optical inputs (x2) of the D-160 allows for 16-track simultaneous digital recording. * Employs a new disk management method, “FDMS-3” (Fostex Disk Management System-3). With this method, only the recorded part consumes the disk space, which allows highly efficient multitrack recording.
  • Page 10 * Selectable reference time code (MTC/LTC), with six frame rates (24/25/30ND/30DF/29.97ND/29.97DF). * Wide selection of slave types (Vari, S/P DIF, adat, Free), 8345 clock (INT/VIDEO/WORD/AUTO), and WORD out (8345/D-160) to support various sync environment. Eight Sync Presets available to recall complex sync settings at once.
  • Page 11 * High-speed edit functions, typical for a hard disk, such as non- destructive copy & paste, move & paste, erase, and undo/redo. You can also specify the number of repeated operations (up to 99 times). * Three Time Base (ABS, MTC, Bar/Beat), REMAIN indication based on each Time Base, and indication of remaining hard disk space.

  • Page 12: Names And Functions

    3/11 4/12 5/13 PUNCH IN / OUT LOCKED HD ACCESS FRONT PANEL POWER ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (with the detachable remote controller) AUTO RTN D-160 CLIPBOARD AUTO PUNCH AUTO PLAY START AUTO RTN COPY MOVE PASTE ERASE AUTO REHEARSAL PUNCH...

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    This switch turns the main power to the D-160 on/off. <WARNING !> Before turning the power off to the D-160, first quit the Setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the unit while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing).

  • Page 14: Detachable Controller

    <Note> The D-160 package contains a removable case (without a hard disk). Install your hard disk in this removable case. The optional Model 9041 (1.3GB removable hard disk cartridge) contains a hard disk, which allows you to record and play back about 15 minutes of data (16-tracks recording, FS: 44.1 kHz) without having to install a case.
  • Page 15 10. Shift key [SHIFT] Use this key to choose recording tracks. When the shift LED lights off, it allows you to choose track 1~8. When the LED is on, tracks 9~16 can be chosen. 11. Auto Play/Auto Return key Pressing this key repeatedly will change Auto Play mode, Auto Return mode, and Repeat mode On/Off as follows: ( : LED off, AUTO RTN...
  • Page 16 15. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END] This key is used to store and recall the end point (AUTO RTN END point) for the Auto Return or Auto Repeat operation. You can locate a stored AUTO RTN END point. * Refer to page "69"...
  • Page 17 Press this key to execute the operation when you edit data on the hard disk using the edit functions such as Paste and Erase, when you put the D-160 into SETUP mode, or when you set the parameters in the SETUP menu.
  • Page 18 Bar/Beat/Clock value), display the value on the screen, and will place the D-160 into edit mode. If you press this key while the recorder section is stopped, the D-160 will enter edit mode. Pressing this key repeatedly allows you to select the digit (column) to edit.
  • Page 19 * When you set up the digital input tracks and “DIGITAL” appears on the display. (The pitch data remembers the previous setting.) If you have installed an optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card in the D-160 and you have set the “Word Out?” menu in the Setup mode to “8345,” the Vari-pitch function turns on even during digital input via DIGITAL IN.
  • Page 20 29. Paste key [PASTE] Press this key to copy data or move data that has been copied to the clipboard to a location stored at the AUTO PUNCH IN key. The data will be pasted at the point stored in the Auto Punch In key.
  • Page 21 Pressing the RECALL key, and then the LOCATE key will display the data stored in the LOCATE key (time or bar/beat/clock), and put the D-160 in the data edit mode. To edit the data, use the HOLD/> key or the SHUTTLE dial to move around the digits, and then use the JOG dial to change their value.
  • Page 22 ON/OFF. *3 Clipboard playback: The D-160 plays back the copy data or move data for the Clipboard. During audio playback of the copy or move data, the FL will display the time length and data type (“Copy Clip Play!”...

  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    Use this connector to load song data (audio + setup data) from an external device to the D-160. It is also used to input S/P DIF digital signal (from a DAT, CD, or MD) or adat digital signal (from RD-8, CX-8, or adat). DATA INPUT 9-16 is constantly fixed to "adat"...

  • Page 24: Power Cable

    46. Data Output connector [DATA OUTPUT 1-8, 9-16] Use this connector to save song data (audio + setup data) from the D-160 to an external device. It is also used to output S/P DIF digital signal or adat digital signal to an external digital device.

  • Page 25: Display Section

    This LED lights up when the unit enters data edit mode, enabling you to edit data. Pressing the LOCATE key while this LED is lit will cause the D-160 to locate the position of the displayed time or the bar/beat/clock value.

  • Page 26: Switching The Display Using The Disp Sel Key

    Let's assume that you turned off the power while the time display was using a time base of "ABS," and then you turned the power on again. The D-160 time display will again use a time base of "ABS." (Underline->Displayed program number) ABS TIME display 44.1kHz...

  • Page 27: Switching The Time Base Display Using The Execute/Yes Key And Disp Sel Key

    When you press the DISP SEL key again, the Setup mode display will appear. At this time, the D-160 has not entered the Setup mode. To put the D-160 into the Setup mode, press the EXECUTE/YES key. After pressing the EXECUTE/YES key, if you wish to go back to the previous status, press the EXIT/NO key.

  • Page 28: Changing Programs Using The Store Key And The Hold/> Key

    You need to recall the desired Program before you start recording, playback, editing, or archiving. Pressing the STORE key while holding down the HOLD/> key will cause the D-160 to enter Program select mode, display the message “Select PGM !”, followed by the current Program and Program number and a flashing “SURE?”...

  • Page 29: Warning Messages

    6. Warning messages If you perform an incorrect operation, input incorrect data, or if an error occurs, the following alarm indication appears: Invalid data indication (The input data is not appropriate for the operation). Action to take: Input correct data. Invalid In/Out indication (The In or Out point is not appropriate for the operation).
  • Page 30 Disk error indication (This disk cannot be read) Action to take: Contact the Fostex service station as soon as possible. Recording Disable (Recording is disabled.) Action to take: Change the "Off" (recording) "Rec Protect ?" setting in Setup mode.
  • Page 31 SCSI device connection error: (The SCSI device is not connected correctly.) Action to take: Check to see if the external SCSI device is connected to the SCSI connector correctly, or the power to the SCSI device is turned on. Disk Lock error: (The hard disk is not installed correctly, or not securely locked by the key.) Action to take: Install the hard disk correctly or confirm that the disk is set properly, and be sure to lock it using the included key.

  • Page 32: Before Operating The D-160

    They can start recording only from the ABS END point. D-90, D-80, and DMT series On the other hand, the D-160 enables you to select any ABS time position within 24 hours to record an audio signal on the formatted hard disk. (Refer to the diagram below.) For example, if you are using an optional Model 9041 (1.3GB removable hard disk...

  • Page 33: Audio File And Event

    “The number of events” of a certain track is calculated by adding up the number of these audio files and zero files. Each track can contain up to 512 events, but the D-160 will not record new data when the recording reaches the event 508.
  • Page 34 An unrecorded part (zero file) is always regarded as one event, regardless of its duration. However, a recorded part can consist of a group of multiple audio files, as shown in the diagram below. More precisely, one audio file will be divided into multiple audio files if perform many editing operations (such as, copy &...

  • Page 35: Program Change Function

    3. Program Change function The D-160 features a Program Change function, which enables you to setup as many as 99 Programs on a single hard disk, and record and edit up to 99 separate songs. You can also name (title) each Program.

  • Page 36: Real Track And Additional Track

    4. Real track and additional track You can record, play back, and edit up to 16 real tracks on the D-160. The D-160 also features eight additional tracks. Real tracks 1-16 are used for recording, playing back, and editing. Additional tracks 17-24 are used to store data.

  • Page 37: Input Monitor And Repro Monitor

    That is, listening to (monitoring) the post-recorder input signal (not the pre recorder signal). Sixteen tracks on the D-160 can be set to either "Input monitoring" or " Repro monitoring" status. Follow the steps below to set the tracks to Input monitor.

  • Page 38: Time Base

    6. Time Base The D-160 indicates the location of the recorder (the current position) using the ABS time, MTC, or MIDI Bar/Beat/Clock. This time reference is called "Time Base." ABS (Absolute Time) refers to an absolute time on the hard disk; MTC (MIDI timecode) refers to a relative time obtained by adding a certain value (MTC offset value) to the ABS value;...

  • Page 39: Installing And Formatting A Hard Disk

    Refer to the "Supplement" for more information on "Recommended Hard Disk" and "Operation-Confirmed hard Disk" lists. Plug the included dust cap onto the connector of the D-160's removable hard disk to protect the disk from static electricity, dust and dirt before you store or transport the hard disk.

  • Page 40: Installing A Removable Hard Disk Cartridge

    Installing a removable hard disk cartridge A hard disk cartridge is not installed in the D-160 when it is shipped. You will need to install a removable hard disk cartridge in the D-160. (You can use an optional Model 9041 or a hard disk that has been approved for performance and installed in the removable case that came with the D-160.)

  • Page 41: Replacing A Removable Hard Disk Cartridge

    Replacing a removable hard disk cartridge Follow the procedure below to replace the removable hard disk cartridge. 1. Turn the power off to the D-160. 2. Remove the connector from the detachable remote controller section, and remove the controller section.

  • Page 42: Installing A Hard Disk In Removable Case Model 9040B

    Follow the procedure below to install the disk in the removable case, and then install the case in the D-160 as explained on the previous page, and format the disk. A hard disk consists of precision parts, and is sensitive to strong shocks (such as being dropped).

  • Page 43: Formatting A Hard Disk

    When you turn the power on to a D-160 that has an unformatted disk, the unit automatically enters the Setup mode "Disk Format?" menu. 1. Confirm that the cartridge is locked by the key, and turn on the power to the D-160. The display will show the initial screen, then change to the following screen: "IDE"...

  • Page 44: Extending The Detachable Controller

    Connect to D-160 (male) 1. Turn the power off to the D-160 before connecting the cable. 2. Loosen the screw for the connector that connects the controller to the D-160, and remove the connector. 3. Remove the controller from the D-160.
  • Page 45 POWER 6. Turn the power on to the D-160, and operate the buttons and keys on the controller to confirm that the D-160 operates correctly. When you use the detachable controller remotely using an extension cable, the D- 160 may malfunction due to electromagnetic interference. In this case, turn the power off, then on to the D-160 to restore it to normal.

  • Page 46: Recording/Playback

    Connecting a mixer equipped with 16 TAPE IN, 8 BUSS OUT (or GROUP OUT): This connection allows for 8-track simultaneous recording. * Connect the mixer TAPE IN 1-16 with the D-160 OUTPUT 1-16. * Connect the mixer BUSS OUT (or GROUP OUT) 1-8 with the D-160 INPUT 1-8. D-160 POWER Input signals (Guitar, Keyboard or Vocal etc.)
  • Page 47 * Connect the mixer TAPE IN 1-16 with the D-160 OUTPUT 1-16. * Connect the mixer BUSS OUT (or GROUP OUT) 1-4 with the D-160 INPUT 1-4 to record tracks 1-4. To record tracks 5-8 and 13-16, connect INPUT 5-8 instead of INPUT 1-4.

  • Page 48: The Default Setting On The D-160

    2. Default setting on the D-160 Before you start operating the D-160 or proceed to the next step, you may want to arrange the controls and switches to restore the initial setting so that you will not, for example, erase important data on a track by using incorrect settings.

  • Page 49: Setting A Program

    This means that you need to select a desired Program to work on before you start recording or playing back. When you format the hard disk, the D-160 offers one Program (P01) as a default setting. Follow the procedure below to setup new Programs (up to 99) to manage each Program using various operations, including the Program Change function.

  • Page 50: Program Change

    Program Change procedure 1. Press the STORE key while holding down the HOLD/> key. The D-160 will enter the Program Setup mode, and displays “Select PGM!”, and then the current Program number and title. 2. Use the JOG dial to select a desired Program.

  • Page 51: Deleting A Program

    Refer to page "147" for more information on the “Delete PGM?” menu in Setup mode. After a Program is deleted, the D-160 will display the current Time Base (ABS/BAR BEAT/ MTC) of another Program that now has the number of the deleted Program.

  • Page 52: Setting A Sampling Rate

    For example, CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1kHz, and you will need to set the sampling rate of the D-160 to 44.1kHz for digital recording from a CD. If you have set the sampling rate on the D-160 to 48kHz when recording from a CD, the 48kHz message located above the display will flash to warn you.

  • Page 53: Analog Recording And Playback

    IN / OUT LOCKED HD ACCESS Turn on the power to the D-160, and check to make sure that the Time Base display indicates ABS time “00m 00s 00f” and “P01”. Selecting a recording track . Press any RECORD TRACK select key (1-16) to "READY" the track.

  • Page 54: Recording With The Program Change Function

    3-2. Recording with the Program Change function As previously explained, the D-160 has a "Program Change Function" to manage up to ninety-nine songs. You can record, playback, and edit each Program separately. This section explains how to record and play back Programs using the Program Change function.
  • Page 55 Playback (Refer to “3-1. Basic recording/playback” for details.) . Press the RECORD TRACK select key for the track in ready mode so that the track becomes “safe.” The track LED will be turned off. . Press the REWIND button while holding down the STOP button to locate the top of the Program (ABS 0) (LOCATE ABS 0).

  • Page 56: Playback Using The Vari-Pitch Function

    (The Vari-pitch function will retain the pitch data.) * If you have installed an optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card on the D-160 and you have set the “Word Out?” menu in Setup mode to “8345,” the Vari-pitch function is turned on even during digital input via DIGITAL IN.

  • Page 57: Multitrack Recording Using Overdubbing

    Drum E. Bass Machine * Restore the default setting on the D-160. * Stay in the same Program until you finish overdubbing. * Check the Program selection and the sampling rate setting. Do not change these settings until this session is complete.

  • Page 58: Mixdown

    REWIND button simultaneously.) . Set the master recorder to REC-STANDBY mode. . Press the PLAY button on the D-160 to play back recordings, adjust the tonal quality and mix balance of the playback sound on the mixer channels, and adjust the recording level on the master recorder.

  • Page 59: Ping-Pong Recording

    Tracks 9 and 10. * Set the D-160 to the default setting. * Check the Program selection and the sampling rate setting. Do not change these settings until this session is complete.

  • Page 60: Digital Recording

    * Restore the default settings on the D-160. Connecting an external digital device Connect the DATA INPUT connector of the D-160 with the digital output of an external digital device (CD, MD, DAT, Fostex RD-8, CX-8, etc.). The D-160 switches the DATA INPUT connector between an S/P DIF digital signal (OPTICAL) and an adat digital signal during setting of the digital input track in Setup mode.
  • Page 61 The operation is the same as that for a device with a coaxial connector. * If you connect both the digital input and output of the D-160 to those of an external digital device, a digital loop may be generated. Refer to “4-3. Connecting a digital mixer”...
  • Page 62 You do not need to adjust the recording level in digital recording. 3. Start playing back on the external digital device. Check to see if the level meter of the D-160 is moving, responding to the input signal. 4. When recording is completed, stop the D-160 and the external device.

  • Page 63: Digital Recording To An External Digital Device

    When a digital signal is output from the D-160, be sure to match the sampling rate of the external digital device to that of the D-160. If the sampling rate setting does not match, you cannot record the S/P DIF digital signal and noise may be generated.
  • Page 64 For example, if you are using a Fostex RD-8, select “DIGITAL IN” for input, and set “Clock Source” (external sync signal) to “Word Optical (adat).”...

  • Page 65: Connecting A Digital Mixer

    D-160. The D-160 will lock to the external word clock. B. Using a digital mixer that locks to the external clock when you select digital input on the D-160: You need to change the settings on both devices. If you wish to input a digital signal to the D-160, select an appropriate digital signal to input in the “digital input track”...
  • Page 66 “Slave mode type setting” in Setup mode (that is, Vari, S/P DIF, adat, and Free) will be ignored, and the D-160 will sync to the specified digital input signal. Refer to “2-13. Slave mode type setting” in Setup mode on page "155" for more information.

  • Page 67: Locate Function

    END, and LOCATE keys), the beginning of a Program (ABS 0), and the end of a recording (ABS END). The D-160 is also equipped with an Auto function, which operates as an extended Locate function, including Auto Play, Auto Return, and Auto Repeat functions.
  • Page 68 1. Press a memory key for which you wish to recall data. (Alternatively, press the RECALL key, and then a memory key.) The D-160 will display the time value stored in the key (bar/beat/clock) and enter the data edit mode.

  • Page 69: Locate

    (bar/beat/clock), and use the JOG dial to adjust their value. 3. Press the LOCATE key. The D-160 will locate the point of the edited time value, and the Time Base indication will be restored. ("LOCATE" lights up on the display.)

  • Page 70: Auto Play Mode

    3. Auto Play mode Turn the Auto Play mode on before using the Direct Locate function, and the D-160 will automatically start playback from the located point . The diagram below illustrates this operation. To turn Auto Play mode on, press the AUTO PLAY/AUTO RTN key so that the AUTO PLAY LED will light up.

  • Page 71: Setting The Auto Return Start/End Point

    LOCKED HD ACCESS 1. While the D-160 is playing back or stopped, press the HOLD/> key at the location you wish to store as the Start point. The time value obtained when you press the HOLD/> key will be held, and the D-160 will enter the edit mode.
  • Page 72 HD ACCESS MTC IN 1. Press the HOLD/> key while the D-160 is playing back or stopped. The time value at the moment when you pressed the HOLD/> key will be held and the unit will enter the edit mode.
  • Page 73 Start point than the End point while both Auto Return mode and Auto Play mode are on, the D-160 will jump to the Start point and continue to play the rest of the data after playing to the End point (which is located before the Start point).

  • Page 74: Auto Repeat Mode

    Auto Return function. (Refer to the previous section "Auto Return" for information on setting the Start and End points.) With the Auto Repeat function, the D-160 plays data up to the Auto Return End point, then automatically locates the Auto Return Start point, and plays back data between the Start and End points repeatedly, until you cancel playback using the STOP button.

  • Page 75: Punch In/Out

    Track 3 of the D-160. * Do not change the Program or sampling rate until the session is complete. * First make sure that the D-160 is set to the default setting. Track 16...

  • Page 76: Auto Punch In/Out

    28 sub-frames is held, and the Program indication is changed to the sub- frame indication. * Pressing the STORE key will enter the D-160 to into hold/edit status. In this case, you can omit step 3 below. 2. Press the HOLD/> key or turn the SHUTTLE dial to select the digit you wish to edit, and then use the JOG dial to change the time value.
  • Page 77 Storing the Punch Out point D-160 DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER RECORD TRACK 2/10 3/11 4/12 5/13 6/14 7/15 8/16 PUNCH IN / OUT LOCKED HD ACCESS MTC IN 5. Press the HOLD/> key to enter edit mode. 6. Press the HOLD/> key or turn the SHUTTLE dial to select the digit you wish to edit, then use the JOG dial to change the time value.

  • Page 78: Auto Punch In/Out Rehearsal Mode

    Rehearsal mode is engaged as follows on the next page: 5. Rehearse the guitar part while playing back the drum and bass sounds. You will hear the guitar sound you are playing only between the punch in and punch out points. D-160 AUTO RTN CLIPBOARD AUTO PLAY...

  • Page 79: Auto Punch In/Out Take Mode

    Punch In point, and stop recording at the Punch Out point. AUTO PUNCH OUT point AUTO PUNCH IN point Only track 3 enters INPUT monitoring status. (However, the D-160 will not record and data in Rehearsal mode.) Blink Light up REHEARSAL LED will light up.

  • Page 80: Undo/Redo Of Auto Punch In

    3. If the Auto Punch In point was passed in play or record mode while Auto Punch mode was on, or 4. If you turned off the power to the D-160, then turned it back on. 5. If you use the Program Change function.

  • Page 81: Punch In/Out Recording Using A Foot Switch

    PUNCH IN / OUT Turn off the D-160 before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Connecting or disconnecting the footswitch or detachable controller cables while the D-160 is turned on will cause it to malfunction. AUTO RTN D-160 CLIPBOARD DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER...

  • Page 82: Punch In/Out Rehearsal

    1. Press the foot switch once while holding down the STOP button. The D-160 will enter the "Rehearsal" mode, and the 35 dot display on the upper row of the screen will show "Rehearsal On" for one second. Only the REHEARSAL LED (green) will blink.

  • Page 83: Punch In/Out Take

    3. Press the foot switch once at the punch in point, and press it again at the punch out point. When you finish punch out recording, the D-160 will quit recording mode. Take mode (manual Punch In/Out) All tracks are under REPRO monitoring status.

  • Page 84: Undo/Redo Of Manual Punch In/Out

    3. If the Auto Punch In point was passed in play or record mode while Auto Punch mode was on, or 4. If you turned off the power to the D-160, then turned it back on. 5. If you use the Program Change function.

  • Page 85: Edit Function

    Edit Function This chapter describes the various editing functions on the D-160. The D-160 uses a hard disk as the recording media, which allows for non- linear, non-destructive, quick audio editing. The edit function includes the Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase functions.

  • Page 86: Copy & Paste

    1. Copy & Paste The Copy & Paste functions use the clipboard of the D-160, allowing you to copy sound data and paste it to the specified area. The copied data remains on the clipboard after you paste it, and you can paste the same data as many times as you want to different places.
  • Page 87 4. Press the RECALL key, and then the CLIPBOARD OUT key (or press only the CLIPBOARD OUT key). The D-160 will enter the edit mode. 5. Move the cursor to the digit you wish to change using the HOLD/> key or the SHUTTLE dial, and change the value using the JOG dial.

  • Page 88: Copy & Pasting

    3/11 4/12 5/13 6/14 PUNCH IN / OUT LOCKED HD ACCESS <Note 1> <Note 2> <Note 3> <Note> 1, 3 AUTO RTN D-160 CLIPBOARD AUTO PUNCH AUTO PLAY START AUTO RTN COPY MOVE PASTE ERASE UNDO AUTO REHEARSAL PUNCH LOCATE...
  • Page 89 1. Press the RECALL key, then the AUTO PUNCH IN key (or press only the AUTO PUNCH IN key). The D-160 will enter the edit mode. 2. Move the cursor to the digit you wish to edit using the HOLD/> key or the SHUTTLE dial, and set the value using the JOG dial.

  • Page 90: Copy & Paste Undo/Redo

    .If the Auto Punch In point was passed in play or record mode while Auto Punch mode was on, or . If you turned off the power to the D-160, then turned it back on. . If you use the Program Change function.

  • Page 91: Move & Paste

    To change the Time Base to MTC or MIDI BAR/BEAT/CLK, press the DISP SEL key while pressing and holding down the EXECUTE/YES key. * Before you start working, restore the default settings on the D-160. * Do not change Programs or sampling rates until a session is complete.
  • Page 92 4. Press the RECALL key, and then the CLIPBOARD OUT key (or press only the CLIPBOARD OUT key). The D-160 will enter the edit mode. 5. Move the cursor to the digit you wish to change the HOLD/> key or the SHUTTLE dial, and change the value using the JOG dial.

  • Page 93: Move & Pasting

    RECORD TRACK 2/10 3/11 4/12 5/13 PUNCH IN / OUT LOCKED HD ACCESS <Note 1> <Note 2> <Note 3> <Note> 1, 3 D-160 AUTO RTN CLIPBOARD AUTO PUNCH AUTO PLAY START AUTO RTN COPY MOVE PASTE ERASE AUTO REHEARSAL PUNCH...
  • Page 94 1. Press the RECALL key, and then the AUTO PUNCH IN key (or press only the AUTO PUNCH IN key). The D-160 will enter the edit mode. 2. Move the cursor to the digit you wish to edit using the HOLD/> key or the SHUTTLE dial, and set the value using the JOG dial.

  • Page 95: Move & Paste Undo/Redo

    .If the Auto Punch In point was passed in play or record mode while Auto Punch mode was on, or 4 4 4 4 4 . If you turned off the power to the D-160, then turned it back on. 5 5 5 5 5 . If you use the Program Change function.

  • Page 96: Erase

    3. Erase There are three ways to erase data. Make sure that you learn the difference ways to erase to avoid mistakes. Erasing data for a specific part between ABS 0 and ABS END: You can erase data (make silence) from the Auto Punch In point up to the Auto Punch Out point between ABS 0 - ABS END.

  • Page 97: How To Erase Data For A Specific Part Between Abs 0 And Abs End

    1. Press the AUTO PUNCH IN key. (Or, press the RECALL key, then press the AUTO PUNCH IN key.) The time value of the Auto Punch In point (bar/beat/clock) appears and the D-160 will enter the data edit mode. 2. Use the HOLD/> key or the SHUTTLE dial to move among the digits of the time value (bar/beat/ clock), and use the JOG dial to change the value.

  • Page 98: Undo And Redo Of The Erase Operation

    You can use the Undo and Redo functions for the erase operation. * After the erase operation is complete, press the UNDO key. The D-160 will restore the data that existed before you executed the erase operation. * Press the REDO key after using the UNDO function.

  • Page 99: How To Erase Data In Its Entirety From A Specified Point Up To Abs End

    1. Press the AUTO PUNCH IN key. (Or, press the RECALL key, then press the AUTO PUNCH IN key.) The time value of the Auto Punch In point (bar/beat/clock) appears and the D-160 will enter the data edit mode. 2. Use the HOLD/> key or the SHUTTLE dial to move among the digits of the time value (bar/beat/ clock), and use the JOG dial to change the value.

  • Page 100: Undo And Redo Of The Erase Operation

    You can use the Undo and Redo functions for the erase operation. * After the erase operation is complete, press the UNDO key. The D-160 will restore the data that existed before you executed the erase operation. * Press the REDO key after using the UNDO function.

  • Page 101: Erasing Specific Data

    1. Press the STORE key while holding down the HOLD/> key. The D-160 will enter the Program Setup mode, and display the message “Select PGM!”, and then the current Program number and title. (The Program number and “SURE?” will flash.) “Select PGM!”...

  • Page 102: Saving/Loading Song Data

    Saving and loading data The D-160 allows you to select the data (audio data and Setup data) from a current Program and save it to a DAT machine as an S/PDIF digital signal or to an adat machine as an adat digital signal, or save it to a SCSI device.
  • Page 103 * You can save or load only one Program to and from a DAT or adat at a time. Use a SCSI device to save or load all Programs. * The D-160 can only save and load data to and from digital devices that support non- compression recording, and S/P DIF or adat format digital recording functions.

  • Page 104: Saving The Data Using Data Out

    Connect DATA OUTPUT 1-8 connector of the D-160 to the digital input connector on the external digital device. * The D-160 has DATA OUT connectors for an S/P DIF digital signal (OPTICAL) and for an adat digital signal. These connectors have the same shape but carry different information.
  • Page 105 1. Press the DISP SEL key to select “SETUP” (“SETUP” will flash), then press the EXECUTE/YES key. (“SETUP” will light up.) The D-160 enters Setup mode. 2. Use the JOG dial to select “Save PGM?” (“?” will flash.). 3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

  • Page 106: Loading The Data Using Data In

    Connect DATA INPUT 1-8 connectors of the D-160 to the digital output connectors on the external digital device. * The D-160 has DATA INPUT connectors for an S/P DIF digital signal (OPTICAL) and for an adat digital signal. These connectors have the same shape but carry different information.
  • Page 107 10. Play the corresponding external device (DAT or adat). The load operation starts when the D-160 accepts the incoming digital signal. The time required for the load operation appears on the display and starts counting down. Two tracks are loaded at a time from a DAT machine in the following order: Track 1 and 2, 3 and 4, etc.

  • Page 108: Saving The Data Using Scsi

    SCSI device has a termination switch, be suer to turn the switch ON to terminate the device.) * The D-160 will detect the SCSI ID number set on the connected device, and show it on the display. (Refer to the SCSI device manual for setting the ID number.) * You must format the SCSI disk after you connect it to the D-160.

  • Page 109: Formatting A Scsi Disk

    The D-160 performs experimental reading and writing at two points on the disk to measure the performance of the connected SCSI device, and based on the results, such as the response time of the disk, it will determine the format type (TYPE 0-2).
  • Page 110 (1GB) Approx. 15 minutes 1. Connect the SCSI device to the D-160 and turn the power on to the both machines. 2. If you are using a removable disk, insert the disk into the drive. To remove the inserted disk, press the STOP button and the EXIT/NO key on the D-160 simultaneously.
  • Page 111 When you format a SCSI disk, Song #1 is created on the disk. When you switch the current drive from “IDE” to “SCSI,” the D-160 will display “S01.” When you save data from the D-160 to the SCSI disk, the data is treated as “Song” or “Backup,” depending on how you saved the data.
  • Page 112 When saving to the first disk is complete, “Insert Disk 2” (Insert the second disk!) appears on the display, and the D-160 will automatically eject the disk. When you insert the second disk, the D-160 will continue the save operation with the same Backup number. In this way, when the entire save operation is complete, the D-160 will display an illuminated “COMPLETED!”, then change to the...
  • Page 113 1. Press the DISP SEL key to select “SETUP” (“SETUP” will flash) and press the EXECUTE/YES key. (“SETUP” will light up.) The D-160 will enter the Setup mode. 2. Use the JOG dial to select “Load PGM?” (“?” will flash.).
  • Page 114 Song data will be loaded to the selected Program. For example, if Song 1 (S01) is loaded into Program 1 (P01), the D-160 will display “S01>>P01- ***MB” and “REMAIN” will light up. The remaining data to be loaded will count down on the display as the load operation progresses.
  • Page 115 6. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. (“REMAIN” and “LOAD” light up.) Load operation will start, and the D-160 will display “B01>>P01 -***MB.” This means that Backup 1 (B01) data in the SCSI disk is being loaded into Program 1 (P01) on the internal hard disk.

  • Page 116: Compatibility With D-90, D-80 (V2.0),Dmt-8 (V2.0), And Dmt-8Vl

    D-90, data saved from the D-160 to an external digital equipment (adat or DAT) can be loaded in 8 track units to the D-90 or data saved in the D-90 can be loaded in D-160. Refer to list below for functional comparison of each product.

  • Page 117: Midi Sync Function

    By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the D-160, and by output of a MIDI clock and song position pointer according to the setting, a hardware type MIDI sequencer can be synchronized as a MIDI clock slave.
  • Page 118 Setup of D-160 . Because the MIDI clock and song position pointer will be output from the D-160, set the SETUP mode "MIDI sync signal output setting" to "CLK." * Initial setting: CLK * Permissible setting: CLK (MIDI clock and song position pointer:"CLK") / MTC (MIDI time code: "MTC") / Off (No output of MIDI sync signal) * This item can be setup for each program.
  • Page 119 MIDI sequencer, etc. to enter into sync. As a result, if the D-160 is played back from ABS 0 (LOCATE ABS 0), sync will be completed by the time it reaches the first bar, and will thus synchronize from head of the tune.

  • Page 120: Mtc Sync/Midi Machine Control System

    The following will explain synchronization by the MTC (MIDI time code) output and the computer controlling system using MMC (MIDI machine control). In this system, the D-160 will be the master and the computer (with sequence software) will be the slave.
  • Page 121 # For details, refer to Owners Manual of the external equipment. Setup of D-160 . Because MTC will be output from D-160, set to "MTC" the SETUP mode "MIDI sync signal output setting." # Refer to page "150", SETUP mode "2-8. MIDI sync signal output setting" for operating procedure.
  • Page 122 When a correct MIDI command (MMC or FEX) is received, "MIDI" in the display will be lit for about 40msec. There is no setting in the D-160 to receive MMC or FEX but it will operate if a correct MIDI signal is input.

  • Page 123: Multitrack System By The Slave Mode

    Equipment interconnections . From D-160 (#1) to D-160 (#2), connect DATA OUT to DATA IN and MIDI OUT to MIDI IN. . From D-160 (#2) to D-160 (#3), connect DATA OUT to DATA IN and MIDI THRU (Note!!!) to MIDI In order to slave drive a D-160 with each other, the best setting is to supply Adat digital signals together with MTC from the master.
  • Page 124 # Refer to page "152", SETUP mode "2-10. MTC offset time setting" for operating procedure and details. . Set the SETUP mode "MIDI device ID setting," to "01" in D-160 (#2), and to "02" in D-160 (#3). # Refer to page "161", SETUP mode "2-18. MIDI device ID setting" for operating procedure and details.
  • Page 125 Check chase lock . When the master unit (D-160 (#1)) is played back, MTC IN LED of the slave unit (D-160 (#2) and D- 160 (#3)) will be lit, "CHASE" in the display will immediately change from blinking to lit and chase lock will be completed.
  • Page 126 Note the following when you set this parameter. * When you set up a digital input track and “DIGITAL (red)” lights up on the display, the D-160 is ready for syncing with an external word clock via the input digital signal. Use caution not to make a digital signal loop as mentioned previously.

  • Page 127: External Midi Equipment Sync System By The Slave Mode

    Up to this point, synchronization with external MIDI equipment has been explained with the D-160 as the master and MIDI equipment as the slave but depending on the slave mode setting, the MIDI equipment can be set as the master and D-160 as the slave.
  • Page 128 Because the D-160 cannot immediately chase lock after input of MTC, in order to sync the D-160 from head of the tune, set the preroll using the sequence software, and playback from before the actual head of the tune to allow the D-160 to enter into sync by the time it arrives at the head of the tune.
  • Page 129 Setup mode, the D-160 will sync with the word clock via the input signal. Therefore, when you set up a digital input track, the D-160 will not sync with the MTC even if “Vari” has been selected for the Slave mode setting. Once the D-160 locks to the master device, it will sync to the external digital input signal (in the same manner as when SP DIF or adat signals are used).

  • Page 130: Sync System With "Adat" By The Slave Mode

    Make connections, respectively, RD-8 DIGITAL OUT to D-160 DATA IN, and RD-8 MIDI OUT to D-160 MIDI IN. In order to slave operate adat equipment and the D-160, the best setting is to supply "adat" digital signals together with MTC from the master unit.
  • Page 131 For example, when the master device (RD-8) outputs MTC as 00h 00m 00s 00sf ~ 00h 40m 00s 00sf, if the D-160 offset (ABS mode) is 00h 20m 00s 00sf, the D-160 ABS time will lock from 23h 40m 00s 00sf, and if the frame rate setting is 30 frame, lock will disengage temporarily at 23h 29m 59s 29f.
  • Page 132 Checking Chase Lock 1. When the master device (RD-8) is played, the MTC IN LED on the slave machine (D-160) will light, then “CHASE” will light in the display, and Chase Lock will be complete. Check to make sure the display shows the correct MTC time.

  • Page 133: Multitrack System Using A D-90/D-80 (Ver.2) /Dmt-8 (Ver.2/Vl)

    * Set the sampling frequency on both machines to 44.1kHz. Connecting the devices * Connect DATA OUT of the D-160 to DATA IN of the DMT-8 Ver. 2, and MIDI OUT of the D-160 to MIDI IN of the DMT-8 Ver. 2.
  • Page 134 1. Press a RECORD TRACK select key on both machines to set the tracks in the “READY” mode. 2. Press the RECORD and PLAY buttons on the D-160 to start recording. The DMT-8 Ver. 2 will also start recording. This is because the master device will send a RECORD command.
  • Page 135 # Refer to the DMT-8 User’s Guide for the procedure and additional information. 1. Use the same frame rate as the D-160 for the “MTC frame rate setting” in the Setup mode. 2. Use the D-160’s offset time for the “MTC offset time setting” in the Setup mode.
  • Page 136 You can record while the D-160 is chase locked. You can use the D-160 as a slave machine. In this case, set the Slave mode to “On” for the D-160’s “Slave mode setting”, and set Slave type to “SP DIF” for "Slave mode type setting."...

  • Page 137: Setup Mode

    SETUP mode The setup mode allows you to set up parameters for the D-160 according to your requirements. The contents that you can set up are listed below. There are two types of setup modes. Some modes are commonly applicable to all programs from 1 to 99 and some others are applicable to each program individually, except for Load, Save &...
  • Page 138 The setup menu will show the "Track Exchange?" mode as for the factory default setting or just after you have formatted the internal hard disk drive. However, except for these, the setup menu will show the last mode you chose. 3.
  • Page 139 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The mode you wanted has been chosen. This is the second step in the SETUP mode. Refer to the pages below for details of each SETUP mode. For your information, the actual display will appear as follows. (the "Track Exchange?"...
  • Page 140 "Frame Rate?" -> MTC Frame Rate Setting (Initial Setting : 25 frame) "MTC OFFSET" -> Offset Time Setting between ABS and MTC (Initial Setting : 00h 59m 57s 00f 00sf) "MTC Offset Mode?" -> MTC Offset Mode Setting (Initial Setting : ABS) "Slave Mode?"...

  • Page 141: External Device

    "Device ID?" -> MIDI Device ID Setting (Initial Setting : 00) "Sample Rate?" -> Sampling frequency Setting (Initial Setting : 44.1kHz) "NOs Of Event?" -> Event Number Chec k of a Track "Drive Sel. ?" -> Current Drive Setting (Initial Setting : IDE) "Load PGM?"...

  • Page 142: How To Set Each Mode

    2. How to set each Mode 2-1. Track Swapping ("Track Exchange?") This mode allows you to swap a mono track with one of the other recorded tracks, e.g. swapping track 1 with track16. Mono track swapping can be done on any two tracks from track 1 to track 24 including the additional tracks.

  • Page 143: Time Signature Setting (Signature Set?")

    * Refer to page "117" for details of "MIDI Clock Synchronization". <Note> The D-160 will still run the time counter in PLAY mode even after the ABS END. Thus, it will continue generating the MIDI Clock & Song Position Pointer even if you have not recorded anything, provided a tempo map has been set up.
  • Page 144 6. Use either the HOLD/> key or SHUTTLE dial to choose "bar" or " beat". Then, use the JOG dial to enter the bar number or time signature you want. The bar numbers you can enter are from 001 to 999. And the time signatures you can enter are "1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 1/8, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 8/8".

  • Page 145: Tempo Setting ("Tempo Map Set?")

    This means there is no more tempo changing points registered. The D-160 counts a beat with the last registered tempo, i.e. one bar before the "- - bar - - , = - -" . In the case of the initial setting, because only the first beat of first bar is registered with a 120bpm, the beat counts with a 120bpm until the end unless you register a different tempo after the second beat of first bar.
  • Page 146 Tempo Register 5. Press the EXECUTE/YES key when the D-160 displays "TEMPO". The display will show flashing "*** bar" so that it allows you to enter a new tempo changing point. 6. Use either the HOLD/> key or SHUTTLE dial to choose "bar", " beat" or "TEMPO".

  • Page 147: Program Title Setting ("Titleedit

    * This program delete mode does not have an "UNDO" function. * The Program delete mode will not work if the "Rec Protect ?" mode is set to On. The D-160 will display "Disable REC!" as a warning message and go back to the normal time base display the same as before you entered SETUP mode.

  • Page 148: Metronome Setting ("Click ?")

    If track 16 is in record mode, the click will not be generated. *The D-160 will still run the time counter in PLAY mode even after the ABS END. Thus, it will continue generating the metronome click tone even if you have not recorded anything, provided a tempo map has been set up.

  • Page 149: Preroll Time Setting ("Preroll Time?")

    2-7. Preroll Time Setting ("Preroll Time ? ") The D-160 has a preroll function, which stops at the backwards specified time location. This function is useful when you want to start monitoring the recorded audio from just before a locate point.

  • Page 150: Midi Sync Signal Out Setting (Midi Sync Out?")

    * See page "117" “MIDI Synchronization Function” for details of the MIDI sync. <Note> The D-160 will still run the time counter in PLAY mode even after the ABS END. Thus, it will continue generating the MIDI Clock & Song Position Pointer and MTC even if you have not recorded anything, provided a tempo map has been set up.

  • Page 151: Mtc Frame Rate Setting ("Frame Rate?")

    * See page "120" “MIDI Synchronization Function” for details of the MTC sync. <Note> The D-160 will still run the time counter in PLAY mode even after the ABS END. Thus, it will continue generating the MTC even if you have not recorded anything.

  • Page 152: Mtc Offset Time Setting ("Mtc Offset")

    * See page "120" MIDI synchronization function for details of the MTC sync. <Note> The D-160 will still run the time counter in PLAY mode even after the ABS END. Thus, it will continue generating the MTC even if you have not recorded anything.

  • Page 153: Mtc Offset Mode Setting ("Mtc Offset?")

    * See page "120" MIDI synchronization function for details of the MTC sync. <Note> The D-160 will still run the time counter in PLAY mode even after the ABS END. Thus, it will continue generating the MTC even if you have not recorded anything.

  • Page 154: Slave Mode Setting ("Slave Mode")

    When the “Chase Lock” is completed, the “CHASE” indicator will stop flashing. You can now choose which type of sync signal the D-160 should follow, after you have set this mode to On. Refer to next section “2-13. Slave Type Setting” for more details.

  • Page 155: Slave Mode Type Setting ("Slave Type?")

    If you choose “Vari”, the D-160 as a slave will only rely on the incoming MTC while synchronizing. If you choose “SPDIF”, the D-160 will lock to the MTC first. Then, it will sync lock to the incoming SPDIF digital signal.

  • Page 156: Record Protect Setting ("Rec Protect?")

    <Notes> * The re-chase window of the D-160 is fixed at 10 frames. This means that when the time difference(offset)between a master machine and the slave D-160 becomes larger than 10 frames, the D-160 will recognize it is out of chase lock and re-chase the position again. The D- 160 will mute its audio during the re-chasing process.

  • Page 157: Digital Input Track Setting ("Digi. In?")

    In the case of adat digital signal input, this mode will assign 8 track adat signals to either tracks 1 ~ 8 or 9 ~ 16. You need to set the D-160 sampling frequency to match the incoming digital signal sampling frequency.
  • Page 158 * The D-160 can also record only one channel from the stereo SPDIF signal. For example, if you assign Lch to track 4 and Rch to NIL, “L04 R- -”, the D-160 will record only SPDIF Lch on track 4.

  • Page 159: Digital Output Track Setting ("Digi. Out?")

    2-16. Digital Out Track Setting (“Digi. out?”) This mode sets up the outgoing digital signal from the D-160 with what type and which recorded tracks. The D-160 can digitally transmit the recorded audio as it is to external digital equipment. When you use this function, set the identical sampling frequency on the external digital equipment as the D-160 sampling frequency.

  • Page 160: Bar/Beat Resolution Mode Setting (" Resolution?")

    This mode sets up the display resolution mode in either “ON” or “OFF”. If you set this mode to “ON”, the D-160 will register the memory points rounding up or down so that clock digits are always kept at 00. This mode is only relevant when you choose Bar/Beat/Clock as a time base.

  • Page 161: Midi Device Id Setting ("Device Id?")

    This mode is necessary to arm the slave machine record track selectors from the master machine. The available device ID is between 00 and 99. But, if the D-160 receives a message with ID No 7F, The D-160 will recognize it and follow the command regardless of the device ID setting.

  • Page 162: Sampling Frequency Setting ("Sample Rate?")

    * Except for certain special use, avoid changing the sampling frequency within a program . It is possible to set the D-160 to a different sampling frequency than its original song recording frequency. However, the play back speed will become different from the original and the registered memory key data will become a different value.

  • Page 163: Event Number Check On Each Track ("Nos Of Event?")

    The event number is calculated by adding these two types of Files. The D-160 is able to carry up to 512 events per track. When the event numbers exceed 508, the D-160 will no longer be able to record new data. This situation is called “event over”.

  • Page 164: Current Drive Setting ("Drive Sel.?")

    D-160, or a SCSI device which is externally connected. If you choose the SCSI device whose medium has not been formatted, the D-160 will automatically recognize it as an “unformatted medium” and move on to the “Disk Format?”...

  • Page 165: Loading Song Data ("Load

    9-a. Press the EXECUTE/ YES key once again. The display will show “Play DAT!”. This means the D-160 is asking you to start playing back the DAT machine connected to the D-160, which has a tape recorded with the song data.
  • Page 166 9-b. Press the EXECUTE/ YES key once again. The display will show “Play adat!”. This means the D-160 is asking you to start playing back the adat machine connected to the D-160, which has a tape recorded with the song data.
  • Page 167 “New PGM”. 8-c. Press the EXECUTE/YES key after you have chosen the program number. The D-160 will start loading the song data you have chosen in 6-c to the program number you have chosen in 7-c.

  • Page 168: Saving Song Data ("Save

    The display will also show “Rec Start DAT!”. This means the D-160 is asking you to start recording onto the DAT machine connected to the D-160, which has a tape you will record the song data on 10-a. Start recording DAT first then press the EXECUTE/YES key afterwards.
  • Page 169 The display will start flashing “SURE?”. The display will also show “Rec Start adat!”. This means the D-160 is asking you to start recording onto the adat machine connected to the D-160, which has a tape you will record with the song data.
  • Page 170 The “B01” here means that the data which is being saved to the SCSI device is so called back up data and the allocated number as “01”. When finishing saving data to the first disk, the D-160 will show “Insert Disk 2” and eject Disk 1 automatically.

  • Page 171: Formatting Ide/Scsi Disk ("Disk Format?")

    4. With the JOG dial, choose the “IDE” or “SCSI” you want. 5. Press EXECUTE/YES key after choosing the setting you want. The display will show the drive you have chosen. Also, the D-160 will ask you whether you want to proceed with formatting by displaying the message “SURE?”.

  • Page 172: Midi Implementation Chart

    : Active Sense : Reset Notes rem. 1: MMC (Device ID=00 ~ 99, 127), MTC, Identity reply, FOSTEX Exclusive rem. 2: MMC (Device ID=00 ~ 99, 127), MTC, Inquiry, FOSTEX Exclusive rem. 3: START, STOP, CONTINUE Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY...

  • Page 173: Mmc Command List

    IDENTITY REPLY : F0, 7E, <channel>, 06, 02, 51, 01, 00, 0C, 00, **, **, **, **, F7 51: Fostex ID 01, 00 : Device family code 0C, 00 : Device family number D-160 **, **, **, ** : Software version Command List...

  • Page 174: Fostex Midi System Exclusive Message Format

    < N o t e > Following protocol is effective only in equipment which will reply by - Identity Reply=F0 7E<channel>06 02 51 01 00 0C 00 01 ** ** ** F7 (D-160) against the Inquiry Message=F0 7E<channel>06 01. Fostex System Exclusive Message General Structure=F0 51<device id><sub id 1>(<data>)F7...

  • Page 175: Status Request

    Status Request Status request command Controller to D-160 Loop op. status 22 21 Loop status 22 22 Post locate status 22 28 Auto rec status 22 2D Lock status 22 41 Lock mode status 22 42 Copy clip status 22 45...
  • Page 176 <Allocation of GP0~GP7> Edit point memory of this equipment is alloted to the response/information field of 08~0F (GP0~GP7) as shown below. GP7 however, will be used as the work memory for small adjusting of the registered figure (Refer to Examples 4 and 5). <Response/Information Field>...

  • Page 177: Data Type

    < m m c t r a c k > Complies to the MMC (MIDI MACHINE CONTROL) standard track bit map. In D-160, you always need to specify three byte combinations of "r0", "r1" and "r2." < e d i t m e s s a g e >...
  • Page 178 < s i g n a t u r e m a p > < s i g n a t u r e m a p > < s i g n a t u r e m a p > <...
  • Page 179 <editmessage> will be replied. 12 47 (<count><mmc track>): erase command When this command is received, D-160 will erase the data (writes in "0" data) in the section from the pre-registered auto punch in point through auto punch out point in the track specified by <mmc track>.
  • Page 180 With completion of redo operation, D-160 will reply with "32 4B (<edit message=01 (completed)>)." If D-160 is not possible to redo, "32 4B (<edit message=00 (no message)>)" will be replied. 12 4D (<count><mmc track>): move clip command When this command is received, D-160 will copy (multiple tracks can be copied simultaneously) the sound data from the pre-registered clipboard in point to the clipboard out point, as data for move paste operation.
  • Page 181 When the D-160 receives this command, all audio of the current program will be erased to return it to the initial state of compiling a new program. As execution of all erase is completed in a comparatively short time, the D-160 will reply with "32 50 (<edit message=01 (completed)>)" immediately after completion of exchange.
  • Page 182 13 44 (<on/off>): click on/off command The command for setting the metronome on/off of D-160. When ON is set, the metronome signal will be fed to the track 16 output (analog output only) of D-160. 13 46 (<on/off>): Bar/Beat Resolution ON/OFF command The command for ON/OFF of the bar/beat resolution function of this equipments' current program.

  • Page 183: The Status Request Command

    22 2D: auto rec status request The command inquiring the auto rec mode setup status and this is replied by "32 2D (<edit message>)." Reply from D-160 against this status request will be either one of the following: <edit message>...
  • Page 184 The command inquiring the clipboard status. If there is a move paste data on the clipboard, D-160 will reply with "32 4D (<edit message=01>)." If data in the clipboard is for copy paste or there is no valid data on it, "32 4D (<edit message=14 (void data)>)" will be replied.

  • Page 185: Explanation On The Status Reply

    32 21 (<loop op.mode>): loop operation mode status repry This is the reply against the "22 21" loop operation status request command. <loop op.mode=12> is the only status data of D-160 and any other setting is not permissible. 32 22 (<on/off>): loop on/off status reply This is the reply against "22 22"...
  • Page 186 D-160 Owner's Manual (MMC/FEX List/Maintenance/Specifications) 32 45 (<edit message>): copy clip status reply This is the reply against the "12 45" copy clip command or the "22 45" copy clip status request. 32 46 (<edit message>): copy paste status reply 32 46 (<edit message><mmc time>): copy paste status reply...
  • Page 187 This is the reply against the "23 45" level status request and it indicates the present track 1~16 output level data. In D-160, as level data is updated 40msec., it will be effective if inquiry is made in 40msec. units.
  • Page 188 D-160 Owner's Manual (MMC/FEX List/Maintenance/Specifications) 34 05 (<mmc time>): remain time reply This is the reply against "24 05" remain time request, and is replied with the recordable disc remaining time. 34 06 (<frame rate>): frame rate status reply This is the reply against "24 06" frame rate status request, and is replied with the presently set frame rate.

  • Page 189: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the exterior * For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergent, wring it out firmly, and wipe the dirt off. Then polish with a dry cloth. Never use solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior.
  • Page 190 * "Adat" and the symbol are trademarks of Alesis Corporation. * FDMS-3: Fostex Disk Management System-3. * FDIO-1 Ver.2: Fostex Data In Out-1 Ver.2 : approx. 240 minutes (at Optional Model 9041/ 44.1kHz/Mono track recording) : 16 + 8 Additional tracks : maximum 99 tunes : 10msec.
  • Page 191 Display section Dust cap 8, 39 DISK REMAIN display Disk Error ! display Disable REC ! display Disconnect SCSI display Default setting on the D-160 Deleting program Digital recording Display select key DATA IN connector DATA OUT connector Erase key...
  • Page 192 Notes about power supply 6 Notes on handling the hard disk 7 Notes on the setup location Notes on repair Notes on using detachable controller No disk IDE display Over ! display Overdubbing Precautions Paste key Play button Punch in/out jack Power switch Power cable Panel A, B...
  • Page 193 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 connecting electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.
  • Page 194 FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE <AUSTRIA> NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH. ADD: Im Winkel 5, A-2325 Velm, Austria TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074 <BELGIUM> NAME: EML N. V. ADD: Bijvennestraat 1A, B3500 Hasselt, Belgium TEL: (+32) 11-232355, FAX: (+32) 11-232172 <DENMARK>...
  • Page 195 D-160 Owner's Manual (MMC/FEX List/Maintenance/Specifications)
  • Page 196 FOSTEX CORPORATION 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan 196 -0021 FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U. S. A. © PRINTED IN JAPAN DEC.1998 8288 392 300 FX...

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