Fostex VR800 owner manual Reference pages

VR800 Quick Operation Guide

Owner’s manual reference pages

This section lists the reference page numbers for the VR800’s functions and features explained in the Owner’s Manual.

Reference pages

Main features 5

This chapter describes the main features of the VR800.

Precautions 6

This chapter describes important notes you need to read before you start using the VR800.

Names and functions 7

This chapter explains the functions of the keys, buttons on the top panel, display, and rear panel.

Before operation 20

This chapter describes items you need to remember when you operate the VR800.

Formatting a disk 27

This chapter describes formatting the current and back-up drive disks.

Handling programs 32

This chapter explains how to set up, select, delete, and name the programs.

Punch In/Out 36

This chapter explains how to perform Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out.

Metronome function 43

This chapter explains how to record using the metronome function of the VR800.

Digital recording using an external digital device 45

This chapter explains to record S/P DIF or adat digital signals using an external digital device.

Storing locate points (edit points) 48

This chapter explains how to store locate points (edit points).

Locate function 54

This chapter explains how to locate the desired point.

Cue/review function 57

This chapter explains how to use the cue & review function with the REWIND button, the F FWD button, and the SHUTTLE function, and also explains “digital scrubbing” with the scrub function.

Preview function 59

This chapter describes previewing fade-in and fade-out at the stored locate points (edit points).

Track edit function 61

This chapter describes track edit functions, such as copy & paste, move & paste, erase, and track exchange.

MIDI synchronization	68
This chapter describes a synchronization system that uses the MIDI function and the slave functions of
the VR800.
Saving and loading song data	75

This chapter explains how to save song data (recorded on current drive) to an external DAT, adat, or a back-up SCSI disk, and load the saved data back to the current drive.

SETUP mode	88
This chapter explains how to change the default settings so that the VR800 will operate at the best
condition.
MIDI Implementation chart	106
This chart details various MIDI functions.
Fostex System Exclusive Message	108

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