Fostex VF-16 User manual

VF-16 QUICK START – BUS METHOD RECORDING
(USING THE XLR INPUTS)
This method is used to route the XLR INPUT(s) to different tracks.**
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.
The XLR inputs are located at the top of the VF16:
XLR Input G XLR Input H
The audio levels for these XLR inputs are controlled using FADER#15 & FADER#16 (bottom row)
TO START RECORDING (Bus Method)
For the following example let’s record on Track 1 using XLR Input H.
1. Connect your audio signal to Input H
2. Press the INPUT SEL button (located underneath the display)
3. Select the CH SEL#H button above fader H (16).
Display now reads “H” with “IN” underneath it.

4. Press the SOURCE button (you may be asked: “Rec Mode Change! Sure?” Press ENTER)
5. Again, select the CH SEL#H button above fader H (16) [same as you did in step 3]
Display now reads “H” with “SRC” underneath it.
6. Press the REC TRK (bus) button
7. Select the CH SEL#2 button (above fader 2). Display now reads “RDY” underneath 2.
8. Press EXIT. Display shows METERING
9. Press the RECORD button only. It should now be blinking
10. Adjust your record level using fader H (16)
11. To monitor track 2, simply adjust the channel 2 fader
12. Press RECORD & PLAY to start recording
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
**Actually any input 1-8 can be used, but most likely you will want to use the XLR inputs for microphones.