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Model VM88 Owner’s Manual
Power Supply
* When unplugging the power cable 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 power cable
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 in side the unit.
These things may cause electric shock or
short circuit the VM88, and damage it.
If the VM88 should become wet, unplug
the power cable from the AC outlet, and
contact your authorized service station.
Location
Avoid using the VM88 in the following
locations:
* Locations of extreme low or high tempera-
tures, 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).
Precautions
(please read before use)
Table of Contents
Precautions............................................2
Names and Functions...........................4
Top panel section...........................................4
Rear panel section..........................................7
Block Diagram........................................7
Before Operation...................................8
Remove the insulation paper.......................8
Reset of VM88.................................................8
Internal battery for the memory back up...8
Peripheral Equipment Connection.....9
Application Examples........................12
Initial State of the VM88.......................14
Normal Mix Mode.................................15
Muting the input/master channels..........16
On and off of the stereo output L, R..........16
Select of the monitor signals......................17
Input/output of an digital signals.............18
Channel Parameter Edit Mode..........20
Setup method for PAN setting....................20
EQ setup method..........................................21
Setup method of the effect send level.......21
Setup method of the aux send level..........22
PRE/POST setup method............................23
Effect Edit Mode...................................24
About the effect types.................................25
Selecting the effect type..............................26
Effect parameter settings............................27
Muting an effect...........................................27
Effect parameter details..............................28
Scene Memory Mode..........................30
Storing a scene memory.............................30
Recalling a scene memory..........................30
Level adjust..................................................31
Fader adjust.................................................31
Directly recalling a scene memory...........32
Clearing a scene memory...........................32
Setup Mode..........................................33
Making settings in setup mode..................33
Details of the setup menu...........................34
Setup of the SYSTEM CLOCK..........................34
Setup of DIGITAL IN........................................34
Setup of DIGITAL OUT....................................35
Setup of phantom power ON/OFF.................35
Setup of peak hold time..................................35
Setup of input mode for INPUT 5/6..............35
Setup of input mode for INPUT 7/8..............36
Setup of the fader fix mode............................36
Setup of the channel fader recall mode........36
Setup of the master fader recall mode..........36
Setup of the foot switch function..................37
Voltage check of the internal battery...........37
The Options..........................................38
Specifications......................................39