Fostex VR800 owner manual Formatting a current drive disk 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk

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VR800 Owner’s Manual (Formatting a Disk)

Formatting a current drive disk (3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk)

When you format or re-format a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk, make sure that the [IDE] indicator is lit in the [DRIVE] section of the display (see the “Note” below) and follow the steps explained in the “Formatting a SCSI drive” and “Re-formatting a SCSI drive” sections.

 

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[IDE] lights up

<Note on formatting an 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk>

The [IDE] indicator appears on the display if you turn on the power to the VR800 under the following circumstances:

-when only the 3.5-inch hard disk is connected, or

-when both SCSI and E-IDE disks are connected but only the E-IDE disk is turned on.

This means that the VR800 recognizes the 3.5-inch hard disk as the current drive. Before formatting a connected 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk, make sure that the [IDE] indicator is lit.

Formatting a backup disk (SCSI disk)

Song data you recorded in the current drive (SCSI drive, fixed disk, or 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk) can be saved to a backup SCSI drive disk, as well as a DAT or adat, and can be re-loaded later. To use a backup SCSI drive, you need to set the SCSI ID number of the backup drive to “6” and format it in backup recording mode.

The VR800 does not indicate the connected backup disk on the display (unlike the current drive). You need to use [Bk Format?] menu in SETUP mode to format a backup disk while the current drive is on. However, if the disk has not yet been formatted, you may format it during the save/load operation.

For more information on formatting an unformatted disk for saving and loading song data, refer to “Saving and Loading Song Data” on page 75.

The following procedure assumes that a current drive (SCSI drive, fixed disk, or 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk) is connected to the VR800, and a Program on the current drive disk is selected.

Formatting an unformatted disk for backup

This procedure enables you to format a new disk for backup, and assumes that a disk has been installed in the current drive.

1. Insert a new disk into the backup drive.

The display remains showing the Time Base indication for the current drive disk.

2. Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode, and turn the JOG dial to select the [Bk Format ?] menu.

3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The VR800 displays [UnFormat] and [SURE?] flashes. This means that the disk with the ID number “6” is ready for formatting.

If you turn the JOG dial, [Eject] appears, and pressing the EXECUTE/YES key will eject the disk.

4. Press and hold the RECORD button and press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The VR800 starts formatting

[REMAIN] lights up on the display, and the negative value of the unformatted disk area size will count down as the format operation progresses. Please wait a while.

When formatting is complete, [COMPLETED !] lights up on the display, and the VR800 stops spinning the disk. At the same time, the VR800 shows the maximum re- cordable space. (To check the REMAIN time and space, refer to the next page following <Memo>.)

5. Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button.

The display will change from the REMAIN indication for the backup disk to the Time Base indication for the cur- rent drive.

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Table of Contents 106 Introduction Precautions Names and Functions Top panelAccess LED Access Record track select keys Record Track 1Clipboard In key Clipboard IN/ Preview Contrast adjustment knobSetup key Setup Execute/Yes key EXECUTE/YESJOG dial JOG/ Shuttle Auto Return/Auto Play mode on/off keyEdit key Edit Scrub key ScrubFast forward button F FWD Vari Pitch key Vari PITCH/ P.EDITShift key Shift Rewind button RewindRecord button RECORD/ Auto Punch Store key StoreHold/ key Hold Auto Punch In key Auto Punch IN/ Preview Auto Return End key Auto RTN END/ PreviewAuto Return Start key Auto Punch Out keyMidi OUT jack Midi OUT Connector DIN 5-pin Data output jack Data OUT Connector OpticalData input jack Data in Connector Optical Scsi connector Scsi Connector D-SUB 25-pinSide Panel Display Section Time base is ABS DigitalTime base is BAR/BEAT/CLK Time base is MTCUnformat ! message Acc Error messageLoad Err message Action to takeBefore Starting Time BaseRecording method and Remain indicator Remain indicatorRecording method Managing songs by Program Change function You can name a programReal tracks and Additional tracks You can swap data between twenty-four mono tracksAdditional tracks in units of eight tracks Input monitoring and playback monitoring When you set a track to recording modeWhen you set a track to recording stand-by mode Input monitoringAudio file and event About an audio fileHints Recording mode Formatting a DiskFormatting a current drive disk Scsi disk Formatting a new diskPress the EXECUTE/YES key Re-formatting a formatted diskInsert a formatted disk into the Scsi drive Press the EXECUTE/YES key againInsert a new disk into the backup drive Formatting a backup disk Scsi diskFormatting an unformatted disk for backup Formatting a current drive disk 3.5-inch E-IDE hard diskFormatting a backup disk fixed disk Re-formatting a formatted disk for backupInsert a formatted disk into the backup drive Creating a new Program Turn on the power to the VR800 and a connected Scsi driveHandling Programs While holding down the HOLD/ key, press the Store keyUsing a Program Change function To enter a titlePress the Setup key while the VR800 is stopped Deleting a ProgramEditing a Program title JOG dial to enter characters or numbersAfter you enter the title, press the EXECUTE/YES key Auto Punch In/Out What is Punch In/Out recording?Punch In/Out Recording Storing the edit pointsMusic instrument Guitar Set the track for Auto Punch In/Out to Ready Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recordingPress the Record button while holding down the Shift key Recording levelUndo/Redo Auto Punch In/Out recording When you finish recording, press the Stop buttonAuto Punch In/Out Take Press the Record button while holding down the Play buttonRehearsing Manual Punch In/Out recording Press the foot switch while holding down the Stop buttonManual Punch In/Out Play the guitar accompanying the playback of tracksCancelling Rehearsal mode Manual Punch In/Out takeUndo/Redo Manual Punch In/Out recording Turning the Metronome function on Recording to a Metronome SoundCreating a Tempo Map Music InstrumentStarting recording Adjusting monitor/record level of the musical instrumentChecking the metronome sound Quitting recordingDigital Recording Connecting an external digital deviceAssigning tracks and setting the digital-in clock Digital recording from an external digital deviceDigital recording to an external device Selecting a recording trackStarting and quitting recording Setting a digital output track Selecting a playback programStoring a Locate Point Edit Point Memory keyPress the Store key Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keysStoring in real-time Press the desired memory keyPress the HOLD/ key while the VR800 is stopped Editing and storing locate dataEditing and storing data Press the memory key that you pressed in againStoring and editing Locate key Select the Locate number desired using the JOG dial Next press the Locate keyPress the Store key. the Store key lamp lights up Edit and re-store data that is already stored Locate Function Direct LocateAuto Play Auto ReturnAuto Repeat Start playback a little before the Auto RTN Start pointCue & Review function using the Rewind and F FWD buttons Cue & Review function using the Shuttle featureCue & Review Function Turn the JOG dial to perform digital scrubbing Digital scrubbing using the Scrub functionPress the Scrub key while the VR800 is stopped Press the Stop button to stop the digital scrubbingPreviewing the rise of the sound fade Preview FunctionExecuting the Preview function Previewing the fall of the sound fade outTrimming the sound while previewing Press the Stop button or the EXIT/NO keyCopy & Paste Editing TracksCopy & Paste and Move & Paste Move & PastePaste start point Executing Copy or MoveChecking the clipboard data Key for which you wish to check the edit pointSelect a destination track to paste data Executing PasteUndo/Redo Paste Turn the JOG dial to enter the number of repeats Repeat=Erase Erasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0Erasing data from a specified point to REC END Executing Erase Undo/Redo EraseStoring the erase start and end points Track Exchange Swapping mono track data between Real tracks, AddiExecuting Track Exchange Connecting external equipment Refer to connecting schematic Midi sync functionConnect the VR800 Midi OUT to Midi in of the Midi sequencer Setup of VR800 Confirming the Midi clock syncMTC sync/MIDI machine control system Execution of recordingConnecting to external equipment Setup of external equipmentOffset mode For ABS Confirming MTC sync/MMCExternal Midi equipment sync system by the slave mode Connection to external equipmentPrecautions at MTC related setups Confirming chase lockUsing a Scsi drive as the current drive Saving and Loading Song DataOutline of the save/load operation Fostex D-5, Pioneer D-05 Save DAT or adat Saving/loading data using another Scsi drive Title of data to be saved to a backup Scsi diskInsert an unformatted disk into the backup drive Press the EXIT/NO key to exit Setup modeSave PGM ? menu Select a flashing SCSi id-6 and press EXECUTE/YES key Load PGM ? menuSaving/loading via a DAT or adat Saving song data via a DAT or adat DAT or adat connection and preparationUse the JOG dial to select a Program to save Use the JOG dial to select the desired tracksStart recording on the DAT or adat Loading song data via a DAT or adat ProgressesStart playing the DAT or adat Use the JOG dial to select a Program into which to load dataSaving and loading song data via a Scsi drive If you wish to delete the existing data If you do not wish to delete the existing dataChanging the Initial Settings Setup Mode Selecting Setup mode Following diagram shows the position of each menuSetting a time signature Sign. Set ? menu Storing a time signatureSelect a Program for which to set a time signature Clearing all time signature and tempo settings Modifying or deleting stored time signaturesChanging the BAR at ABS 0 of the time base Select a Program to check the tempo setting for Setting a tempo Tempo Set ? menuChecking the stored tempo setting Storing a tempo valueSetting the Metronome function Click ? menu Setting the Metronome functionRepeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo data Turn the JOG dial to select on or oFF Setting a preroll value Preroll ? menuSetting a preroll time Turn the JOG dial to enter a desired preroll time valueSetting Midi sync output signal Sync Out ? menu Setting Midi sync signalTurn the JOG dial to select the desired Midi sync signal Setting an MTC frame rate Setting an MTC frame rate Frame Rate ? menuSetting an MTC offset value Mtc Offset ? menu Turn the JOG dial to enter the desired frame rateSetting Offset mode Ofset Mode ? menu Setting an MTC offsetTurning Slave mode on and off Setting the Slave mode Slave Mode ? menuSetting MTC Offset mode Use the JOG dial to select the desired Offset modeUse the JOG dial to turn Slave mode on and off Setting the Slave type Slave Type ? menuSetting the Slave type Use the JOG dial to select the desired Slave typeUse the JOG dial to enable or disable recording Setting the Record Protect function Rec Protect ? menuRecording enabled/disabled 100Setting digital input tracks Digi. In ? menu Setting digital input tracks101 Setting digital output tracks Setting digital output tracks Digi. Out ? menuSetting a clock of digital 102Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode Resolu ? menu Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode103 Use the JOG dial to turn the mode on or off Setting the Midi device number Device ID ? menuSetting the Midi device ID 104Checking the number of track events NOs Event ? menu Checking the number of track events105 Midi Implementation Chart 106Transmitted Recognized Remarks Command List Movement Recorder MMC Response/Information Field List Command107 Fostex Midi System Exclusive Message Format for VR800 108Status Request 109Example 2 Locate memory is recalled using the read command 110111 Data Type112 Signature map113 114 Status Request Command 115116 117 Maintenance 118Declaration of EC Directive 119Index Remain Fostex Corporation
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