Fostex LR16 manual

8588103000 (479095) Owner ʼ s manual Model LR16 LIVE RECORDING MIXER <Note>: The LR1 6 will be upgra ded to a new versio n for feat ure en- hancement or improvement. Check the information about the latest software version from the Fostex website (http ://www.fostexinterna - tional.com/), Fostex service station or your local Fostex dealer. Yo[...]

2 Model LR16 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items plac[...]

Model LR16 3 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near [...]

4 Model LR16 T ab le of contents About power suppl y ........................................................................................................9 Precautions in installation ..............................................................................................9 Notes on handling the internal har d disk drive ...................[...]

Model LR16 5 Connection example (live recor ding) .........................................................................18 Connection example (home recor ding) .....................................................................19 Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs ................................................................20 Connectio[...]

6 Model LR16 Using an external eff ect pr ocessor .............................................................................37 Using A UX 1, 2 and 3 ...................................................................................................37 Using Inser t ..................................................................................[...]

Model LR16 7 Setting on the memory play setup screen .................................................................58 Assigning stereo mix files ............................................................................................58 Selecting a channel pair f or memor y play ................................................................[...]

8 Model LR16 Recor der functions (File transfer to/fr om a computer) ................................74 Connecting the LR16 to a personal computer ..........................................................74 Enabling USB connection ............................................................................................74 Copying data fr om the [...]

Model LR16 [Introduction/Ov erview] 9 • A hard disk drive for recording/playback is built in the recorder section of the main unit. When you move or install the LR16, Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. When you install the main unit and control unit separately, wire the CAT-5 cable between these units with care to avoid catching the [...]

Model LR16 [Introduction/Ov erview] 10 • For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergent, wring it out firmly, and wipe the dirt off. Then polish with a dry cloth. Never use solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior. • When tem[...]

Model LR16 [Introduction/Ov erview] 11 Main features Over vie w The Model LR16 consists of the control unit which is equipped with a digital mixer with intuitive analog like operation and the main unit which is equipped with a recorder and I/O connectors. You can install the LR16 flexibly by integrating these units, mounting them on a rack or setti[...]

Model LR16 [Introduction/Ov erview] 12 Recorder section (main unit) f eatures • Built in a large capacity hard disk drive which allows up to 16 track digital recording (approx. 16 hour recording in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, 80GB). • In addition to up to 16 track recording, stereo mix recording is possible. Also, multitracks and stereo mix can be recorde[...]

13 Model LR16 [Bef ore using the unit] Bef ore using the unit Unpack the carton and inspect the contents for damage or shortages. The following contents should be found in the carton. If you find any damage or shortages, contact your Fostex dealer. Unpacking the carton Main unit (including recorder section and I/O connector sections) x 1 Controller[...]

14 Model LR16 [Before using the unit] The control unit and main unit of the LR16 are separated. You can set these units flexibly. <Usage example 1> Integrating the main unit and control unit. You can integrate the main unit and con- trol unit. Use the supplied CAT-5 cable (approx. 50 cm length) to connect between the units. See the next page [...]

15 Model LR16 [Bef ore using the unit] CONTROLLER (1) Remo ve the rack mount angles attac hed to the side panels of eac h unit. The removed rack mount angles and fixing screws are used in step (3) below, so be careful not to loose them. (2) Connect the [ETHER] connector of the contr ol unit and the [CONTR OLLER] connector of the main unit using the[...]

16 Model LR16 [Before using the unit] (4) Put the CA T -5 cable into the space between the rubber feet and mounting brac ket (indicated by arr o ws belo w). The space between the rubber feet and mounting bracket is narrow, so be careful not to damage the cable when you put it into the space. (3) Using the rac k mount adaptor s remo ved from the con[...]

17 Model LR16 [Bef ore using the unit] Using the supplied power cord, con- nect the [AC IN] connector on the rear panel of the main unit and the AC outlet. [POWER] s witch A C outlet Press down the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the main unit to turn on the power. After a while, the LR16 normally starts up and the display on the recorder unit [...]

18 Model LR16 [Connection to e xternal devices] Connection to e xternal de vices Connection example (live recor ding) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER T INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTROLLER P ANEL LOCK LOCK PHANTOM POWER Recorder Eff ec[...]

19 Model LR16 [Connection to e xternal devices] Connection example (home recor ding) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER T INSERT INSERT INSER T INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTROLLER PANEL LOCK LOCK PHANTOM POWER Synthesizer Microphones Drum machine Bass Guitar[...]

20 Model LR16 [Connection to e xternal devices] Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs Balanced The advantage of a balanced cable is its ability to reject external interference. Therefore, it is suitable for handling a small level signal or transferring over long dis- tances. The LR16 provides the following balanced connectors. Balanced Unbalanced [...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 21 Names and functions INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTROLLER P ANEL LOCK LOCK PHANTOM POWER Main unit (F ront panel) Control unit (T op panel) Control unit (Rear panel) M[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 22 Control unit (input c hannel 1 thr ough 16) (1) [TRIM] control Adjusts the gain of each input signal. Set this control appropriately so that the [PEAK] indicator lights at the maximum input level. By adjusting this control appropriately, the LR16 can accept a signal within -60dBu and -12dBu for mic input, while i[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 23 (7) [POST/PRE] switc h Selects post-fader or pre-fader feed of the AUX 1 buss (each press of the switch alternates the selection). When the switch is set to the up ( ) position, post-fader is selected. When the switch is set to the down ( ) position, pre-fader is selected. (8) [A UX 1] contr ol Adjusts the signal[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 24 Control unit (Master c hannel) 18 17 19 20 21 23 22 24 25 27 26 28 29 31 30 (18) Monitor section (a) [MONIT OR L/R] jac ks You can connect a monitor amplifier or powered monitor speakers to these jacks. The output level can be adjusted by the [MONITOR] control. (b) [PHONES] jack Connects headphones. You can adjus[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 25 18 17 19 20 21 23 22 24 25 27 26 28 29 31 30 (19) [PHANT OM (1-8, 9-16)] indicators Each indicator illuminates when the corresponding [PHANTOM] switch ([1-8] or [9-16]) is set to ON. The phantom power is supplied to the XLR connectors in eight input groups. (20) Internal effects section a b c (a) [EFFECT] indicat[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 26 (22) [EFFECT TO GR OUP] contr ols Each control adjusts the output level from the internal effects to the corresponding group buss pairs (1-2 or 3-4). (23) [EFFECT TO STEREO] contr ol Adjusts the output level from the internal effects to the stereo busses. (24) [EFFECT TO A UX (1, 2, 3)] controls Each control adju[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 27 Control unit (rear panel) 1 Main unit (fr ont panel) (1) [T O CONTROLLER] connector Used to connect to the [CONTROLLER] connector of the main unit using the supplied (or a different) CAT5 cable. 1 23 11 5 6 47 89 10 (1) Display Displays the input/output level of audio signals or project information. (2) [EXIT/NO][...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 28 (8) [NEW PROJECT] ke y Toggles the new project mode on and off. When the new project mode is set to on, the key illuminates. In this mode, if you press the [PLAY] key while holding down the [RECORD] key, the LR16 automatically creates a new project onto the hard disk drive and starts recording. (9) T ransport key[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 29 Main unit (rear panel) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER T INSERT INSER T INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTROLLER P ANEL LOCK LOCK PHANTOM POWER 1 2 93 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 15 16 11 14 (1) [INPUT (1 through 16)] connecto[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 30 Displa y details HOME screen While stopped or during playback or recording, the Home screen as below is shown. On the Home screen, the following items are displayed. a c d e g h i b f j (11) [EFF SEND] jack This unbalanced phone jack outputs the EFFECT buss signal at -2dBu nominal level. You can connect to the in[...]

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 31 d) Remain The remaining time of the hard disk is displayed. It is displayed only while arming tracks or during recording. Increasing the number of recording tracks decreases the remaining time. e) Sampling frequency and bit rate The combination of sampling frequency and bit rate currently selected in the "De[...]

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33 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] Mix er functions[...]

34 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] Signal flow of the mixer Mixer basics A mixer accepts audio signals and modifies them, then mixes them. The following diagram shows how the input signals flow through the mixer section of the LR16. As the diagram indicates, an analog signal from the [INPUT] connector is level-adjusted by the [TRIM] control and conver[...]

35 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] Clipping level Clipping level Optimum gain T oo high T oo low <Memo>: It is important to set the [TRIM] con- trol appropriately. Otherwise, the signal may be distorted or noisy. The [TRIM] control adjust the head amp gain of each input signal. To get the optimum gain, set this control appropriately so that the [...]

36 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] You can tailor the sound using the channel equalizer. For best results, the equalizer should be used to make the sound natural. <Note>: You can equalize the pre-fader signal which is not affected by the channel fader. Note that you cannot equalize the signal sent to a track for recording. <Memo>: In gener[...]

37 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] EQ HIGH The EQ HIGH is a shelving type EQ which pro- vides up to 18 dB of boost or cut above 12 kHz. The center detent position of the control is the flat position. You can emphasize a cymbal or sharpen a vocal, keyboard or guitar by boost- ing the EQ HIGH. You can soften the high fre- quency sound by cutting the EQ [...]

38 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] The LR16 features the internal effects (reverb/ delay) processor, which allows applying ef- fects to the mixer channel signals. Using the internal effects pr ocessor • Using Insert The [INSERT] jack, as well as the AUX post send, is used for connecting to an external processor. Unlike the AUX send, you can ap- ply [...]

39 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] Monitoring • About the effect types You can monitor the signal using headphones via the [PHONES] jack or using monitor speak- ers via the [MONITOR L/R] jacks. The signal to be monitored can be selected using the [MONITOR SELECT] switch. Each press of the switch changes the monitor sig- nals and the indicator for th[...]

40 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] You can group channels to group busses for effective mixing. Using the channel grouping function, you can adjust levels of grouped channels using a single fader while maintaining the balance between channels. Channel grouping By setting the group assign switch (1-2 or 3- 4) of a channel to ON, the channel signal is s[...]

41 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] You can connect a stereo audio source such as a CD player, MD player, etc., to the [SUB IN (L, R)] jacks and output it directly from the control unit. Therefore, you can connect a BGM source and play it back during a break in the show, etc. Using SUB IN [SUB IN] control A udio play er The input signals from the [SUB [...]

42 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] BA SUB IN RECORDER A/D - ∞ ~ +20dB (-10dBV) BA BA GND TRK1 TRK16 REPRO TRK [1] REPRO TRK [16] 2MIX S/R ST MIX S/R 1 S/R 15 S/R 16 - ∞ ~ +10dB FDR FDR - ∞ ~ +10dB FDR FDR GROUP3 GROUP4 FDR GROUP2 TO ST FDR GROUP1 MONITOR SW LR/12/34/EFF - ∞ ~ +10dB EFF RTN L-R EFFECT EFF SEND AUX SEND3 AUX SEND2 AUX SEND1 - ?[...]

43 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/pla ybac k] Recor der functions[...]

44 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playbac k] Recor ding/pla ybac k Before starting recording, understand the basics of the recorder of the LR16. Recording f ormat The recorder section of the main unit is equipped with the 3.5 inch hard disk drive. You can record a linear 16 or 24 bit audio file at 44.1kHz or 48 kHz Fs. The recorder sect[...]

45 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/pla ybac k] Recording mode The LR16 recorder provides two recording modes: the new project mode and insert mode. New pr oject mode Insert mode The LR16 automatically creates a new project and starts recording from the beginning of the project. T o perform recording in new project mode , press the [PLA Y[...]

46 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playbac k] Live recording The following shows the setting example of live recording in which the LR16 is used as a PA mixer. INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTR[...]

47 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/pla ybac k] <Recording to trac ks 1 through 16> Each channel input signal is directly routed to the correspond- ing recorder track (shown by the heavy line in the diagram on the right). Each input signal is level-adjusted by the [TRIM] control and converted to digital, then routed to the recorder [...]

48 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playbac k] The track numbers ("1" through "16") and "LR" flash. Recordable remaining time Adjusting input level (=recor ding level) of each mixer channel (3) Press the [RECORD] key . The key lights up and the level meters 1 through 16 on the display now show the recorder in[...]

49 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/pla ybac k] <Memo>: You can monitor an input sig- nal via headphones or monitor speakers when the solo function is engaged. The monitor level can be controlled by using the [MONITOR] and [PHONES] controls (the latter only affects headphone moni- toring). Adjusting the channel output le vels sent t[...]

50 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playbac k] <Memo>: When you play back a project while all [REC TRACK SELECT] keys are OFF, the LR16 automatically stops at the recording end position (REC END). If at least any one of the [REC TRACK SE- LECT] keys is ON, the LR16 does not au- tomatically stop at the recording end position and cont[...]

51 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/pla ybac k] Adjusting the input level while pla ying bac k tracks 1 and 2 Flashing Remain (3) Press the [NEW PR OJECT] key in the recorder section to turn off the ke y . (4) Press the [RECORD] ke y in the recorder section to flash the key . (5) Set the [SOLO] switc hes f or channels 1 through 3 to ON ( [...]

52 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playbac k] P erforming o verdub (1) Press the [PLA Y] key while holding do wn the [RECORD] key to start recording (over dubbing) and play the guitar . You can play the guitar while monitoring the playback signals of tracks 1 and 2. (2) When recor ding finishes, press the [STOP] key in the recorder or mi[...]

53 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/pla ybac k] Starting mixdown recording (1) Press the [ST MIX] key in the recorder section to turn it on. "LR" starts flashing on the display and the recordable remaining time is shown. (2) Press the [PLA Y] key while holding down the [RECORD] key to start mixdown recor ding. <Memo>: The [...]

54 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playbac k] The punch in/out function allows replacing the desired part of the desired track already recorded, instead of re-recording the entire track. While a project is playing, the recorder switches from play- back to recording at the "punch in" point, and switches from recording to playbac[...]

55 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/pla ybac k] Punch in/out using a foots witch You can perform punch in/out using a footswitch connected to the [FOOT SW] jack on the rear panel of the main unit. The following procedure example describes how to perform punch in/out to track 3 of the project whose tracks 1 through 8 have been recorded. It[...]

56 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playbac k] <Note>: You cannot perform punch in/ out successively without stopping the recorder. To perform more than one punch in/out operation, stop the re- corder each time you finish punch in/ out. (11) Press the [PLA Y] key to play bac k the project to chec k the result. If you are not satisfi[...]

57 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Memory play] Memor y pla y The LR16 provides the memory play function. This function allows you to perform instant start playback of a stereo mix file which is assigned to any of the numeric keys (0 through 9). The assigned file can be a file recorded by the LR16 or a file copied from a computer, etc. Before perf[...]

58 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Memor y pla y] 5) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired stereo mix file and press the [ENTER] key . The stereo mix file is assigned to the numeric key selected in step 3) above, and the display returns to show the file assignment to the numeric keys. Repeat steps 3) to 5) to assign desired ste- reo mix files to[...]

59 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Memory play] 6) After you complete assignment, press the [EXIT/NO] key . The display returns to the memory play setup screen, where "Sound file" is highlighted. • Selecting a channel pair for memory pla y Using the "Assign/MemPlay" menu item, you can select a mixer channel pair to which the [...]

60 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Memor y pla y] P erforming memory play While any one or more numeric keys are illu- minated, you can perform memory play. <Note>: To stop memory play in the middle, press the [MEMORY STOP] key. You cannot stop memory play by using the [STOP] key in the recorder or mixer section. <Memo>: To cancel the [...]

61 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Mark function] Mark function The recorder of the LR16 features the mark function. You can add a mark to a desired position in a song and can quickly locate to the mark position. You can edit the position or label of a mark, as well as delete a mark. Adding a mark You can add a mark by either of the follow- ing tw[...]

62 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Mark function] Editing a mark You can edit a mark label or mark position, as well as can delete a mark. (1) Press the [ENTER] ke y to bring up the MENU screen. When you bring up the MENU screen for the first time, "Mark point" is highlighted. (2) While "Mark point" is highlighted, press the [E[...]

63 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Mark function] (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight a desired mark point to be edited and press the [ENTER] key . The display now shows the edit screen for the selected mark. (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight a desired mark point and press the [ENTER] ke y . The display now shows the edit screen for the select[...]

64 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Mark function] (4) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "<P osition>" and press the [ENTER] key . The flame digit of the time data for the selected mark starts flashing. (5) Edit the time data in the f ollowing manner . Use the [REWIND] or [F FWD] key to move the cursor (flashing point) to the desired[...]

65 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Selecting a project Pr oject mana g ement You can select the desired project by the fol- lowing procedure. (1) Press the [ENTER] key to bring up the MENU screen. When you bring up the MENU screen for the first time, "Mark point" is highlighted. (2) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight &q[...]

66 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Editing a project name You can edit the name of the current project. (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Rename" press the [ENTER] key . The display now shows the screen for editing a project name. <Note>: Project name editing is not reflected to the name of a stereo mix file[...]

67 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] [MENU] dial numeric ke ys (5) After editing the name, press the [ENTER] key . The display now shows the Home screen of the renamed project. [CLEAR] ke y <Name editing example> The following shows the procedure of com- pletely deleting "PROJ001", the current project name, and en[...]

68 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Saving a pr oject to an external medium You can save the current project to an exter- nal USB memory stick. <Note>: Connect a FAT16- or FAT32-format- ted USB memory stick to the [USB HOST] port of the main unit before executing the follow- ing procedure. INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER[...]

69 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] For details about the information shown on this screen, see "Export screen details" de- scribed below. If you simply execute step (4) on the next page without changing any parameter, data of full length (from ABS 0 to REC END) of all tracks (1 through 16) is exported to the USB memor[...]

70 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Copying a stereo mix file to an external medium You can copy a stereo mix file in the "2 mix" folder of the current project to an external USB memory stick. You can copy all or any desired stereo mix files. <Note>: Connect a FAT16- or FAT32-format- ted USB memory stick to the [[...]

71 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] On this screen, stereo mix files in the "2 mix" folder of the current project are listed up. In the screen example above, two stereo mix files exists. (4) Select the file(s) to be e xpor ted. You can export any desired file(s) or all files. <Selecting a desired file> By using t[...]

72 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Deleting a project You can delete an unnecessary project from the hard disk. <Note>: You cannot undo deleting a project. Make sure before deleting a project. (4) Use the [MENU] dial to select "On" (or "Off") and press the [ENTER] key to confirm the setting. (5) Press [...]

73 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Delete" and press the [ENTER] key . The display now shows the project list screen. (4) Use the [MENU] dial to select the pr oject you want to delete and press the [ENTER] key . For example, if you select project 003 ("PROJ003"), the con[...]

74 Model LR16 [Recorder function / File transf er to/from a computer] Enabling USB connection File transf er to/fr om a computer After you connect the LR16 to your computer, turn on the both machines and follow the procedure below to enable USB connection. In the following procedure, it is assumed that any project is loaded to the recorder of the L[...]

75 Model LR16 [Recorder function / File transf er to/from a computer] <Memo>: To cancel USB connection, press the [EXIT/NO] key. The display returns to show the previous screen. You can exit the MENU mode by pressing the [EXIT/NO] key repeatedly. (4) While "?" is flashing on the screen, press the [ENTER] key . USB connection is enab[...]

76 Model LR16 [Recorder function / File transf er to/from a computer] Copying data fr om the LR16 to a computer You can copy data from the internal hard disk of the LR16 to the hard disk of a personal computer. INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX[...]

77 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Adjusting the displa y contrast Other functions If the display is difficult to see, you can adjust the display contrast by rotating the [MENU] dial while the LR16 is turned on. Rotating the [MENU] dial counterclockwise increases the contrast. Rotating the [MENU] dial clockwise decreases the contra[...]

78 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Formatting the internal har d disk You can format the internal hard disk of the main unit. Formatting the internal hard disk erases all the data on the disk. <Note>: Formatting the internal hard disk erases all the data on the disk. Before you format the hard disk, back up the necessary data[...]

79 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Assigning the destinations of SUB IN and the memory play signals You can assign the destination channels of the signal received from the [SUB IN] jacks on the control panel as well as the memory play signal. (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Sys default memory" and press the [ENTER] [...]

80 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Software version upgrade When the software version of the LR16 is up- graded, you can upgrade the LR16 by your- self. The upgraded software can be down- loaded via the Fostex website (http:// www.fostexinternational.com/). Use either of the methods below to upgrade the software. The downloaded sof[...]

81 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] In the following procedure, it is assumed the fol- lowing. The upgrade file is transfered to the inter- nal hard disk of the LR16 or the USB memory stick to which the upgrade file is copied from a personal computer is connected to the [USB HOST] port of the LR16, The LR16 is turned off. (1) T urn [...]

82 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Default frame" and press the [ENTER] key . The current frame setting starts flashing (by default, "25FPS" is selected). (4) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired frame rate and press the [ENTER] key . You can select between "25FPS&[...]

83 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Setting FS/Bit of pr oject You can select the FS (sampling frequency) and Bit length combination of a newly cre- ated project. By default, it is set to 44 kHz/16 bits. (1) Press the [ENTER] key to bring up the MENU screen. When you bring up the MENU screen for the first time, "Mark point"[...]

84 Model LR16 [Specifications] Inputs/Outputs Specifications 0dBV = 1.0 Vr ms, 0dBu = 0.775 Vr ms Ref erence level: -20dBfs Input and Output (Main unit) [MIC INPUT (1 - 16)] Connectors: XLR3-31, balanced (combo) Nominal input le v el: -60dBu ~ -12dBu Input impedance: more than 1.5k Ω Phantom P ow er: P48V (1-8ch & 9-16ch switchab le, on/off) [...]

85 Model LR16 [Specifications] INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTROLLER PANEL LOCK LOCK PHANTOM POWER Recording time: approx. 16 hours (80GB HD , 16bit/44.1kHz, 16 trac ks) Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz [...]

86 Model LR16 [Specifications] MIDI Implementation Chart [LIVE RECORDING MIXER] Model LR16 Mode 1: OMNI ON, POL Y Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 3: OMNI OFF , POL Y Mode 4: OMNI OFF , MONO O: Y es X: No Function..... T ransmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed Mode Def ault Message Altered Note Number: T rue V oice V elocity Note ON N[...]

87 Model LR16 [Specifications] Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concer[...]

88 Model LR16 [Specifications] FOR THE US CUST OMERS ONL Y FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED W ARRANTY The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depending on the state in which the Fostex product was purchased. W ARRANTY PR O TECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purc[...]

89 Model LR16 [Specifications] FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED W ARRANTY To claim all warranty service, first access www.fostex.com to receive service authorization (RMA num- ber). Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of original purchase to Fostex America. This warranty is not transferable. SHIPPING If this pr[...]

90 Model LR16 [Specifications] Index <A> Assign channel .....................................................59, 79 ADL file ...........................................................45, 52, 66 <B> Balanced type .............................................................20 Bus .........................................................[...]

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