User manual FOSTEX VM88

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Model Eight Channel Digital Mixer with DSP Effects Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex VM88. Please read the following to get the most satisfaction from your purchase, and to learn important information about safety precautions when using Fostex products. The VM88 digital mixer does all internal signal processing digitally. The input features 8 analog channels, of which 4 channels (XLR or PHONE) are for microphones; digital inputs (S/P DIF or ADAT) via optical connection are provided. [. . . ] Adjust the number with the DATA encoder. The number will change in a [0] ~ [99] range and the depth of effects will also change. The graphic display will change at the same time. [00] ~ [99] will be displayed. Bar graph extends in step by blinking. Lit <Useful information!> If channels 5/6 or 7/8 are selected, the two channels will be set at the same time. If MASTER is selected, the effect send level master can be adjusted and the L, R meter used to indicate the level. 2. Select the channel to be adjusted by pressing the desired CH ON/CH SEL key. Setup method of the AUX SEND level Adjusting the signal level output from the VM88 rear panel AUX SEND jack (1/2). The adjusted signal is sent to external equipment (external effects and monitor amplifier) from the AUX SEND jack. The same as with the EFFECT SEND signal, either POST or PRE can be selected for the AUX SEND signal. The VM88 is set to POST in the initial state. To change the setting, please see below [Setup of PRE/POST]. Light up the [A1] or [A2] dots in the status display section but pressing the EFF/AUX key. The LCD will display the following: Example: The character display section with light up [A1]. [1-Aux1:00] is displayed. Now, channel 1 AUX SEND 1 level can be adjusted. This also indicates that the present AUX SEND 1 level setting is MIN (00). 3. Adjust the number with the DATA encoder. The number will change in the [0] ~ [99] range and depth of effects will also change. The graphics display will change at the same time. [00] ~ [99] will be displayed. Lit Bar graph extended in step with blinking. <Useful information!> 2. Press the desired CH ON/CH SEL key and select the channel you wish to adjust. When channels 5/6 or 7/8 are selected, the two channels will be set at the same time. If MASTER is selected, the effect send level master can be adjusted and the L, R meter used to display the level. 22 Model VM88 Owner's Manual PRE/POST setup method for EFFECT SEND/AUX SEND In the procedure here, the effect send and AUX send signals are setup for PRE (pre-fader) or POST (post fader). In the initial state, EFFECT SEND 1, 2, AUX SEND 1, 2 are all setup for POST (post fader). <Useful information!> PRE (pre-fader) means that the signal is obtained before the INPUT fader and is not affected by the INPUT fader. POST (post fader) means that the signal is obtained following the INPUT fader and is affected by the INPUT fader. In other words, in the PRE setting, although the INPUT fader is at MIN, the EFFECT SEND or SUX SEND levels can be adjusted but in the POST setting, no signal can be sent if the INPUT fader is at MIN. 1. While pressing the EXIT key, press the EFF/AUX key to light up [E1], [E2], [A1] or [A2] in the status display section. The LCD will display the following: Example: The character display section with [E1] is lit. [1-E1:Post] is displayed. Now, channel 1 EFFECT SEND 1 PRE/POST can be setup. [. . . ] The voltage of the internal battery will be displayed, allowing you to check it. When you have checked the voltage, press the EXIT key to exit Setup mode. <Display> The life of the internal battery is approximately two years. When the battery runs down and the voltage decreases to a certain level, a warning message of [Batt Empty] will appear in the display when the VM88 is powered-on. <CAUTION> It is not possible for the user to replace the internal battery. [. . . ]