Fostex VF-16 User manual

VF-16 QUICK START – DIRECT METHOD RECORDING
With this method, the 8 mic/line inputs at the top of the VF16 feed tracks 1 – 8 respectively. These inputs
can also be set to feed tracks 9 – 16 (described later).
PRIOR TO RECORD:
Since Program 1 (PGM-1) is a record-protected demo, you must first exit PGM-1 prior to recording and
disable record protect.
1. Press the PGM SEL button
2. Using the JOG wheel, turn until display reads “NEW PGM?”
3. Press the ENTER button *Note: From here you can name your program and press
ENTER ….or…. to skip simply press EXIT.
4. Using the JOG wheel, turn until display reads “REC PROTECT”. Press ENTER. Turn JOG
for display to read “OFF”. Press ENTER. Press EXIT.
At the top of the VF16 there are 8 mic/line mixer inputs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H
The audio levels for these mixer inputs are controlled using the bottom row of channel faders also labeled
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H. These faders are alwaysused to set your record levels.
TO START RECORDING
For the following example let’s record on Track 1. Using Input A.
1. Connect your audio signal to Input A (labeled “1/9/A”) at the top of the VF16
2. Press REC TRK (direct)
3. Press the CH SEL #1 button (above FADER#1).
a. Display now reads “ RDY” underneath 1
b. Press EXIT
4. Press the RECORD button only. It should now be blinking
5. Adjust your record level using FADER A (Bottom Row #9)

(you may need to also adjust the blue trim knob)
6. To monitor track 1, simply adjust the channel 1 fader……..(top row)
7. Press RECORD & PLAY to start recording
8. After Recording press STOP
TO LISTEN TO YOUR RECORDING
It is NOT necessary to disarm track 1 (stop it from blinking) before listening to it upon playback.
1. Press REWIND to return to the beginning. You may also press STOP & REWIND
simultaneously to return to the beginning of your program more quickly.
2. Press PLAY. To adjust track 1’s level, simply adjust the Channel 1 FADER
* Be sure the MASTER FADER is up and turned ON.
TO DISARM A RECORD ENABLED TRACK (stop it from blinking)
1. Press REC TRK (direct)
2. Press the CH SEL #1 button (above FADER#1).
a. CH SEL #1 button is no longer blinking red
b. Press EXIT