Fostex VC-8 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Model

ADAT/ANALOG Converter

ADAT/ANALOG CONVERTER

75

OFFON

WORD

LOCKED

ANALOG INPUT MODECLOCK DIGITAL MODE

1-4 1-81-2 ONSTBYINT(44.1k)OPTICAL

S/P DIFADAT

OPTICAL

POWER

Table of Contents

Safety Instruction..............................................................................................2

Introduction.......................................................................................................3

Precautions.......................................................................................................3

Outstanding Features.......................................................................................3

Names and Functions.......................................................................................4

Connecting Examples.......................................................................................5

Example at operating it as the ADA T -ANALOG converter ......................5

Example at operating it as the S/P DIF-ANALOG converter ...................8

Specifications....................................................................................................9

Model VC-8 Owner’s Manual

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.

"WARNING"

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE."

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;

or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits

a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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Model VC-8 Owner’s Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for having purchased the Fostex Model VC-8.
The VC-8 is an adat/analog converter which allows connections to be made with adat optical exclusive
digital multirecorder such as the VR-800 and various analog mixers. In order to accomplish high
quality collaboration with analog mixers, the professional 20 bit type are employed for AD/DA.
Also, to build a most effective system matched with the number of analog mixer output BUSes (2 BUS
OUT, 4 BUS OUT, 8 BUS OUT) the INPUT MODE switch makes it unnecessary to reconnect the cables
at record/playback. Furthermore, the VC-8 can be used as a S/P DIF/analog converter, and by
connecting to the sound card contained in various computers with digital input/output, it will give
a clean record/playback environment free of internal noise generated in the computer.
Before operating VC-8, it is recommended to thoroughly read this manual to insure long life of this
equipment.

Precautions (please read before use)

Power supply

* When unplugging the AC adaptor from the outlet,

be sure to grasp the adaptor. Attempting to unplug
it by pulling on the AC cable may damage the
wiring.

* It is dangerous to use any power cable that is cut

or frayed. If the power cable is damaged,
immediately stop using it, and have it repaired.

* Do not plug in or unplug the AC adaptor with wet

hands. Doing so may result in dangerous electric
shock.

* Do not open the unit or touch any parts inside.

Doing so may result in a dangerous electric shock,
and could damage the unit.

* Do not let water or other liquids, flammable

materials, or metal objects such as pins get inside
the unit. These things may cause electrical shock
or short circuit the VC-8, and damage it.
If the VC-8 should become wet, unplug the AC
adaptor from the AC outlet, and contact your
authorized service station.

Location

* Avoid using the VC-8 in the following locations:

* Locations of extreme low or high temperatures, or

extreme changes in temperature.

* Locations with excessive moisture or dust.

* Locations where direct sunlight falls for an

extended time, or near a stove or other source of
heat.

* Locations where electrical voltage varies.

* Unstable locations or where there is heavy

vibration.

* Near strong magnetic fields (on top of a television

or speaker).

Outstanding Features

* A digital multiple system can be setup by using

the adat optical and analog in/out converter of
the VC-8 together with various analog and digital
mixers provided with adat optical such as the
VR800.

* Due to employ of the professional 20 bit AD/DA

converter, it is possible in conjunctive operation
with the analog mixer without degrading the high
quality sound of digital recordings.

* As the INPUT MODE is switchable, it is possible to

construct a system to match the number of BUSSes
in the analog mixer.

* Additionally, as S/P DIF can be converted to the

analog inputs/outputs and vice versa, it can be
connected to the internal sound card of the
computer provided with digital inputs/outputs.

* Either the internal (44.1kHz) or OPTICAL/WORD

(Phase adjusting range: 32~48kHz) can be selected
and thus it can be widely adapted to digital
equipment.

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