Fostex VC-8 - Manual (Page 3)

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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).
* 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.
Outstanding Features