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Studer V-Eight Operating Instructions Manual (277 pages)

Brand: Studer | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 56 MB

Safety
3
First Aid
3
Installation, Operation, Disposal
4
Maintenance and Repair
5
Electrostatic Discharge
7
SMD Components
8
V-Eight Major Feature Update
11
RS-422 Slave Operation
11
RS-422 Track Arm: On/Off
11
RS-422 Mapping
11
Tape TC Detection in Fast Wind Modes
14
Tape TC in the Tape Counter
14
Fixed Mode Time Code Generation
15
Digital Scrubbing
15
Other Changes
16
I/O Card as the Digital Source
16
SMPTE Chase with the Stop Button
16
Vari-Speed and Pull-Up/Down
16
New Utility Page Order
17
Cockpit Remote Display Changes
17
Contents
18
General
25
V-Eight Highlights
25
Setup and Basics
25
Unpacking and Inspection
25
AC Power Hookup
26
Line Conditioners and Protectors
26
Line Spike/Surge Protectors
26
Line Filters
26
About Audio Cables
27
Basic Audio Hookup
27
Use the Right Tape
27
Preparing the Tape Prior to Use
28
Eject the Tape Properly
28
Backup
28
Operating Environment
28
Options and Accessories
29
Technical Specifications
29
Control and Connector Basics
30
Front Panel
30
Rear Panel
31
Punch In/Out
31
LRC Remote
31
Line In/Line out
31
WCLK IN/WCLK out
32
Digital In/Digital out
32
Video In/Video out
32
MIDI In/MIDI out
32
Parallel Remote
33
Pin Assignment
33
Editing the Operating Parameters
34
The Keypad
34
Selecting Pages
35
Shortcut
35
Selecting Page Parameters
36
Entering Parameter Values
36
Entering Complete Values
36
In-/Decrement a Value by One
36
The EDIT Key
37
Editing Conventions
37
Tape Formatting
38
Sample Rate Selection
38
Quality Indicator
38
Word Length Selection
39
Format a New Tape
39
Changing Sample Rates
39
Exercise the Tape
39
Record Tracks While Formatting
40
Extend a Partially Formatted Tape
40
Stop Formatting
40
Certify Tape
41
Reformatting
41
Lock out Formatting
41
Bulk Erasing
41
Track Record Enabling and Monitoring
42
Track Basics
42
Track INPUT Enable
42
SMPTE Vs. ABS Time Code
42
AUTO INPUT Key
43
Track Record Enable
43
Safety Mode
44
Monitor Inputs
44
Digital/Analog Track Selection and Routing
45
Digital Source
45
Input Select
45
Track Output Selection
46
Input Signal Routing
46
Analog Input Routing
47
Alternate Method
47
Digital Input Routing
48
Record-Enabling the Destination Tracks
49
AUX Routing
50
Metering
51
Meter Mode Selection
51
Clearing Peaks
51
No Peak Hold
51
Meter Setup
52
Scaling
52
Headroom
52
Decay
52
Transport Controls and Basic Recording
53
About the Tape Counter
53
Stop
53
Play
53
PLAY Key and Sync Status
54
JOG/SHTL Wheel and Cue
54
JOG Mode
55
SHTL Mode
55
CUE Key
55
Cue Master
56
Other Transport Keys
57
Record
57
Punching into Record
58
Punching out of Record
58
Record Write-Protection
58
Override Write-Protection
58
Rehearse Mode
59
Recording with a Footswitch
59
Auto Record
59
Setting Auto Record Punch Points
60
Enable Auto Record
60
Set Auto Punch Points
60
Autolocator
61
Entering Selecting, and Editing Locate Points
61
Set Locate
61
Copy Locate
62
Deferred Play and Record
62
Play after Locate
63
Loop between Start and End Locate Points
63
Setting Loop Start and End Points
63
Set Pre-Roll
64
Set Post-Roll
64
Footswitch-Controlled Locate
65
Varispeed
66
SMPTE, Sync and Offset Functions
67
Clock Source
67
SMPTE Rate
67
Time Code Source
68
Internal
68
TC Input Key
68
Chase Reference
69
SMPTE Chase
69
SET SMPTE OFFSET Value
69
CHS Mode
70
Flywheel
70
Lock/Release Definition
70
Park Ahead
71
Internal Generator
71
GEN Mode
72
TC Start Ref
72
Abs/Start Offset
72
User Bits
73
Tape Offset
73
Track Delay
75
MIDI Functions
76
MIDI Device
76
MMC Output
76
MTC Follow Gen
76
Receiver Sysex Dump
77
Send Software
77
Load Software
78
Utility Menu
79
Dig out
79
Online Source
79
Online Key
80
Online CTRL
80
Independent Slave Mode
80
One-Button Record
81
Input Monitor
81
XFADE Time
81
TC Output Level
81
RWD/FWD TC out
82
Unthread Timeout
82
Cue Enable
82
Loc before Play
82
Mute until Lock
83
Dynamic Punch
83
Track Groups
83
Save Data to Tape
83
Load Data from Tape
84
Tape
84
ID
84
Error Rate
85
Code
85
The LRC Remote Control
86
Tutorials and Application
87
Multiple V-Eight Operation
87
Synchronizing Machines
87
Automatic ID Renumbering
88
Master/Slave Interaction
88
Achieving Lock
89
Formatting Multiple Tapes
89
Master Format Enabled, Complete Format
89
Master Format Enabled, Format Extend
89
Master Format Disabled
90
Master Format Disabled, Format Extend
90
Digital Backups
91
Dealing with Damaged Tape
92
Making a 16-Bit Copy from a 20-Bit Master
92
Recording Digital Audio from Other Sources
93
Digital Clock Considerations
94
Combining V-Eights and Adats
95
V-Eight Transport Speed
95
Sample Rate Vs. Pitch Control
95
Input Monitoring
95
Polarity Differences
96
Possible Problem
96
Possible Solutions
96
Setting up Inputs
98
Unbalanced Input and Output Signals
99
Line in and out Level Setting
100
Alignment Procedure
100
Monitor Mixer
101
Updating Software
102
V-Eight SMPTE Synchronization Overview
103
Synchronization Basics
103
Master or Slave
103
Digital Timing Requirements
104
The One-Clock Principle
105
House Sync
105
Gen-Locked Time Code
105
Reference Counters Vs Clock Sources
106
Location Reference
106
Reference Clock
107
Offsets in the V-Eight
108
SMPTE Chase Offset
108
Internal Generator ABS Offset
109
SMPTE Time Code Rates and Types
111
Drop Frame
111
Auto-Detection of SMPTE Rates
112
Vitc
112
Mtc
113
Time Code Tutorial
114
Generating Time Code Onto a VCR
114
Black Burst Generator
114
Synchronizing Without a TC Track
115
Recording a Time Code Track
116
Recording SMPTE from ABS Time
116
Cockpit Remote Control
117
Connection and Power-Up
118
Bank Selection and Track Enables
119
Power-Up Defaults
119
On Power-Up
119
Machine Selection and Status
120
Online/Select Keys
120
Machine Edit Select
120
Select a Machine for Editing
120
Editing Parameters of Offline Machines
121
LOCK Indicators
122
Master Remote Function Keys
122
Roll Back
122
Replay
123
Track Enable Groups
123
All Clear
124
Setup
124
Eject
124
Audio Routing Keys
125
Dig Source
125
Input Rout
126
Aux Rout
126
Special Control
127
Cue Master Mode
127
Remote Level Display
129
Main Functions
129
Hook-Up
129
Peak Meters
129
RLD and Cockpit Combined
130
RLD Free-Standing
130
Basic Operation
131
Power-Up
131
Status Leds
131
Warnings
133
Safety Suggestions
134
Table of Contents
135
Figures and Tables
136
V-Eight Hidden Functions and Service Utilities
137
Power-On Key Combinations
137
Miscellaneous Key Combinations
137
Advanced Functions
138
Utility Pages
139
Standard Utility Menu
139
Service Pages
139
V-Eight Self Test Summary
140
V-Eight Self Tests
141
Description of Main Self Test Routines
141
Checksum Test
141
RAM Test
141
ADAT Sync I/O Test
142
RS-422 I/O Test
142
Lrc/Footswitch Test
142
Word Clock I/O Test
142
Video Sync Test
143
SMPTE I/O Test
143
Digital Output I/O Test
143
Motor Test
144
Transport Sensor Locations
144
End Sensors Test
145
Deck Sensors Test
145
Tension Sensor Test
145
Drum Hours
145
Description of Front Panel Self Tests
146
Troubleshooting
147
Troubleshooting Hints
148
Troubleshooting Specific Error Codes
150
Test Points and Required Tools
151
Service and Repair Procedures
152
Prerequisites and Opening Equipment
152
Replacement of V-Eight Transport
153
Cable and Connector Placement
153
Cables of V-Eight Transport
154
Adjustment of Capstan FG Sensor Gap
155
Tape Path Alignment
156
Battery Backup Check
156
Tape Travel Rollers
156
PG Delay Offset Setup
157
Error Rate Check
158
Peak Meter Calibration
159
16 Bit Audio Test
159
20 Bit Audio Test
160
Loop Test
160
Looping
160
V-Eight Self Test
161
Spare Parts
162
Mechanical Parts
162
Complete Boards
162
V-Eight Recorder Exploded View
164
Software Upgrades
169
Upgrading Software Via MIDI
170
Load a New BOOT Segment
170
Load New CODE Software
171
Using a Second V-Eight as a Source
171
Update Drum Hours and Power on Hours
172
Software History
173
Repair Sheet
174
V-Eight Circuit Description
176
Mainboard
177
I/O Board
177
Motor Driver Board
177
Keyboard Driver
178
Keyboard
178
AD Board
178
DA Board
178
Remote Keyboard
179
Remote Control
179
V-Eight Error Codes
180
Schematic/Circuit Diagrams
184
Main Board
185

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