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Owners ManualDigital MultitrackerBAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTER 8588 011 000 (356698)LRTRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL Safety Instructions/Precautions CAUTION "WARNING" 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety Instructions/Precautions 3 PrecautionsImportant! About power supply Note on repair About copyrights About damage Precautions upon handling the HD Delay of display indication 4 See this page information b y subject Safety Instructions ........................................2 Basic Recording and Playback 6 Contents7 Cueing .............................................................. 56 Variable Pitch.................................................... 58 Loop Function .................................................. 59 Program............................................................ 61 Track editing ..................................................... 63 Editing marks ................................................... 69 Metronome function......................................... 72 T rack bounce (Ping-pong recording)............... 73 Training mode ................................................... 74 Mastering mode ............................................... 76 Internal mastering function ............................. 79 Using the insert effect ...................................... 83 Digital Recording ............................................. 90 MIDI Clock Sync System .................................. 91 MIDI Sync/MIDI Machine Control System ........ 92 8 SETUP ModeAppendix Others 9 Basic Features of VF80Product FeaturesMixer Section Recorder Section Others Remain indicator Recording method Program 10 Before Operating 13 Names and FunctionsRear panel Top panelBAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW LOCATE INPUT LRTRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL 14 Top panel (Analog input/output section)5. [INPUT B/BAL] (Balanced) connector 6. [INPUT B/TRIM] knob 7. [PHONES] (Headphones) knob 8. [PHONES] (Headphones) connector 9. [ST OUT L. R] (Stereo out) connector 1. [INPUT A/UNBAL] (Unbalanced) connector 2. [INPUT A/BAL] (Balanced) connector 3. [INPUT A/TRIM] knob 4. [INPUT B/UNBAL] (Unbalanced) connector 15 Top panel (Mixer section)13 1415 16 17 22 24 23 18 19 20 2111. [PEAK] indicators 12. [CH ON/OFF] keys 10. [FOOT SW] (Foot switch) connector 13. [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] keys 14. [BOUNCE] key 15. [MIX PARAMETER-PAN] key <Caution> 16 Top panel (Recorder/Displa y section)LR 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS 26 27 28 25 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38394041 42 4344 48 45464720. [2TRK MODE-TRAINING] key 21. [2TRK MODE-MASTERING] key 22. [STATUS/SEL-MASTER] key Turns on or off the master channel. Also used to select the track for the mix parameter edit. 23. [MASTER] fader Adjusts the output levels of the stereo L/R busses. 24. Track faders Adjusts the playback levels of the tracks 1 through 6 and 7-8. 16. [MIX PARAMETER-EQ] key 17. [MIX PARAMETER-SCENE / F ADER] key 18. [MIX PARAMETER-EFFECT / ON/OFF] key 19. [MIX PARAMETER-SCENE SEQ. / MAP] key 17 <Caution>Do not turn off the VF80 power while this indicator lights. Data recorded in the disk may be erased. 25. [TRACK EDIT / PGM] key 26. [CURSOR / / / ] keys 27. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 28. Contrast adjusting knob 29. [ACCESS] indicator 30. [PHANTOM] indicator 31. [EXIT/NO / EJECT] key 32. [ENTER/YES] key 33. [JOG / SHUTTLE] dial 34. [SHIFT] key 35. [LOCATE | / MARK] key 36. [LOCATE | / DELETE] key 37. [F FWD ] key 38. [REWIND ] key 39. [PLAY] key 40. [STOP] key 41. [RECORD] key 18 42. [WAVE FORM SCR UB] key43. [VARI PITCH / EDIT] key 44. [LOOP / EDIT] key 45. [AUTO PUNCH I/O / EDIT] key 46. [TIME BASE SEL / F2] keya. ABS (absolute time): b. Bar/Beat/Clk (Bar/Beat/Clock): c. MTC (MIDI Time Code) 47. [SETUP / F1] key 48. [UNDO/REDO / F3] key 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 19 Rear panelSide panel56. Slot for the optional CD-RW drive 49. [AC IN] connector 50. [POWER] switch 51. [PHANTOM] ON/OFF switch 52. [S/P DIF / DATA OUTPUT] connector 53. [S/P DIF / DA T A INPUT] connector 54. [MIDI OUTPUT] connector 55. [MIDI INPUT] connector 20 About the hard disk storage deviceReformatting the hard disk 21 Replacing a hard disk<Operation Confirmed HD List for the VF80> <http: // www. fostex.co.jp/int/inde x.htm> <Precautions Upon Replacement> <Precautions Upon Handling the Hard Disk> 23 Formatting the Hard disk<CAUTION>Standard Quick StandardEither the format type can be selected. However, make sure that the format type is selected when formatting a newly installed hard disk. 1 24 Basic Recording and PlaybackAbout a demonstration song!<To check whether a demonstration song is recorded or not> 25 Connections of external equipmentNo Drive! [BAL] [UNBAL] [BAL] 26 LCDThis section describes major contents on the LCD display and their operations. Display when turning on the power Switching the time base Disk remain indication 27 Preliminary knowledge Inputs and tracks<Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (phone) input connectors> How to use condenser microphones<Notes for using the phantom power> Be sure to keep the following notes. Y ou cannot use the phantom power f or follo wing microphones. <Important notes for on/off switching>LR 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS 2 1 6 3 4 6 4 5 9 7 10 8 11 28 Basic recording (recording onto a single track)Preparation for recordingTo record onto Track 1, 3, 5 or 7, use INPUT A. Raise both the track 1 fader and master fader to 0 po- sition. Press the [RECORD] key.The key starts flashing in red, while Track 1 (which is armed) changes to the input monitor mode. <Warning!> 29 RecordingPlaybackUndo/Redo Stereo sourceLR 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL 1 5 2 3 3 4 8 6 9 7 10 7 30 Basic recording (recording onto two tracks)Preparation for recordingRaise the faders of tracks 3 and 4 and [MASTER] fader to 0 position. Press the [RECORD] key. Use the [TRIM] knobs of INPUT A and B while playing the stereo source to get proper gain. <Warning!> 31 RecordingPlayback<How to use recording tracks effectively> 32 Mark functionSetting a mark on the fly Locating a mark Deleting a mark 33 ABS locate functionsPunch in/out 36 MixingAdjusting levels Setting pan position Adjusting EQ 37 Setting effectsEffect send level setting Effect type setting 38 MixdownDigital mixdown Analog mixdownNormal screen Lighting in orangeBAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERLRLOCATE TRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS Lighting in green 39 Mixer FunctionsInitial condition when turning on the power Operations while the Normal screen is shownFader Track m ute Master fader mute 40 Mix parameter sectionAdjusting pan positions 41 Editing EQYou can apply EQ only to Tracks 1 through 6. You cannot apply EQ to Tracks 7/8. Press the [EQ] key. Use the [CURSOR / ] key to select a parameter to be edited. Use the [JOG] dial to edit the parameter value. Setting example 1: Set "Hi Gain" to "+11 dB." Setting example 2: Set "Lo Gain" to "-8 dB." Setting example 3: Set "EQ library" to "L03." 42 Preset entries in the EQ libraryL01: LightKickCreates a light and jaunty kick sound Makes a tom-tom sound woody. Creates a melodious sound. L08: Melo.Tom L02: TightKick L03: Ana.Kick L04: Snappy_SD L05: Power_SD L06: Deep_SD L07: Talk_T omCreates a tight and hard kick sound. Makes an analog kick sound boomy. Makes a snare sound snappier. Flat setting The first time you bring up the EQ screen, this entry is selected. L00: 2-SHLVRemoves the brightness from a cymbal sound by cutting high fre- quencies. L10: Lo-Fi_Cym L11: Perc. L19: E.Pf L12: Tamb.L13: Fat_Bass L14: Norm.Bass L15: Loud_Bass L17: Loud_Pf L18: Power_Pf L31: Female_Vo 43 L32: ChorusL28: Brass_Sec L29: W.WindSec L33: SpeeCh L36: TelephoneL34: Digi.Mix L35: AnalogMix L21: CrunCh_EG L22: OverDrvEG L23: Dist.EGL24: Metal_EG L25: Stroke_AG L26: Arpeg.EAG L27: Arpeg.AG L30: Male_VoTips: L-S (Low shelving type) H-S (High shelving type) LPF (Low pass filter) HPF (High pass filter) 44 Setting Effects<About "Loop effect" and "Insert effect"> About "A.S.P.+" 45 How to make the loop effect setting49 About the effect types50 Effect parameter detailsDelay+reverb effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY+REVERB) Delay effect parameters (parameter type: DELA Y) BPM delay effect parameters (parameter type: BPM DELAY) Short delay effect parameters (parameter type: SHORT DELAY) Doubling effect parameters (parameter type: DOUBLING) 51 Chorus effect parameters (parameter type: CHORUS)Flanger effect parameters (parameter type: FLANGE) Delay pitch effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY PITCH) Mono pitch effect parameters (parameter type: MONO PITCH) 52 Scene memory54 Scene sequenceAssigning scene memories to the mark map 55 Deleting a mark from the mark mapYou can delete an unnecessary mark from the mark map.133 Fader recall mode setting mark 00 While the VF80 is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ/ MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key. Highlight the desired mark using the [JOG] dial. Press the [ENTER/YES] key while holding down the [RECORD] key. Scene sequence on/off selection Executing the scene sequence<Screen appearances during playback> The effect preset may not be changed while the scene sequence function is active! 56 Recorder FunctionsThis chapter describes various recorder functions. CueingThe cueing function allows you to monitor audio at higher or lower speed. Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] keys Shuttle cueing 57 Digital scrubbingPerforming digital scrubbing Storing the digital scrub point To store the scrub point to the Start point: To store the scrub point to the End point: To store the scrub point to the T o point:LR 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL 58 Vari Pitch [VARI PITCH] Turning on or off the vari pitch functionPress the [VARI PITCH/EDIT] key.The key lights up in green, showing the vari pitch func- tion is active. Press the [VARI PITCH/EDIT] key again.The key turns off, showing the vari pitch function is not active. Setting the speedThe current pitch value is highlighted, showing that the value can be edited. "ON" or "OFF" (of the vari pitch function) is also shown on the screen. Use the [JOG] dial to enter the pitch value. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal screen. Even if the pitch value is set to 0.0 % (no speed change), pressing the 59 Loop FunctionSetting the Start and End pointsCapturing the current position "on-the-fly" Editing the position via the screen Setting the Start and End points by marks 60 Carrying out the loop playback 61 ProgramCreating a new program 62 Selecting a programDeleting a programNote that you cannot undo or redo deleting the program. Editing a program title 63 Trac k editingCopy & Paste Move & Paste 66 Erasing track data<Notes for the erase function> Erasing To set editing points by marks: 67 Undo/redo of EraseYou can undo an erase operation, as well as redo it (undo the undo operation). 68 Track ExchangePerforming the track exchange<Note for T rack Exchange> 69 Editing MarksViewing the mark list Editing a mark position 70 Enter a mark titleYou can enter or edit a title for each mark. Adding a markYou can add a mark to the mark map. 71 Deleting a markLocating a mark 72 Advanced OperationsThis chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF80. Metronome functionSetting the tempo map Setting the metronome output Setting the time base to bar/beat Monitoring the metronome sound 73 Trac k bounce (Ping-pong recording)On/off of bounce mode Setting pan positions Setting level of each track Performing the track bounceLR 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL 74 Training modeTracks 1 through 6 <Caution>When the training mode is active, you cannot make any recording, as well as playback . Connecting the instrument and headphonesYou may connect the instrument either [INPUT A] or [INPUT B]. On/Off of training modePress the [TRAINING] key. 75 Slowing down the playback speedChanging the pitch Canceling the center-positioned sound Setting the cancel position Boosting the bass sound Playing along with the playback sound 76 Mastering modeThe table below shows the mastering setting items. Selecting a program to be played back On/off of mastering modePress the [MASTERING] key. L0: FLAT L1: Wet Mix 77 Setting the mastering parametersOn/off of the mastering processing Recording onto the master recorder Mastering library detailsL2: Light Mix L3: Live Mix L4: Pop Mix L5: Dance 78 L9: LO_FiL8: HallL6: Hard L7: 70sMakes a sound like recorded in a small live house. Suitable for typical pop music with vocal. Suitable for a dancing floor. A speedy sound which makes an audi- ence excite. Powerful sound. Soulful and energetic sound of 70s'. Makes a sound like recorded in a concert hall. Narrow range sound by limiting the fre- quency range drasti- cally. Makes a dark sound bright. 79 Internal Mastering FunctionVF80 <Please read this first before carrying out operations in the internal mastering mode!>Select the desired program for mastering.<screen for adjusting the mastering effects> Set the [MASTER] fader to the "0" position. Press the [MASTERING] key. [STOP] [MASTER FADER] [7/8 FADER]BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTER 80 Rehearsing internal masteringPress the [PLAY] key to start playback from the beginning of the selected program. LRTRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL [TRACK EDIT] [MASTERING] [ENTER/YES] [JOG] [SHIFT] [PLAY] [PHONES] [STOP] + [REWIND] 81 Performing internal mastering<Hint>scene memory 52 129 "OFF" "Rec Protected" "Protected!" "ON" "Rec Protected" "Deleting a Program" [TRACK STA TUS/TRACK SEL] 115 Making an audio CD "CpProtect" [STOP] key to locate the beginning of the pro-<Note: There is no need for selecting recording trac ks.> Please read the following notes carefully before performing internal mastering.<Note: You cannot undo an internal mastering take.> Internal mastering cannot be performed if rec-protected. [RECORD] key. (You cannot perform the auto punch-in function.) When completing mastering, press the [STOP] key to stop. Playback the newly created program (P09, in the example above) to check the result.<Note: The vari-pitch setting is not effective.> After completing all the adjustments, press the [STOP] key to stop the VF80. 82 <About Start and End points>83 Using the insert effectL44: Mic Sim (microphone simulator) <Track bounce> <Mixdown> <How to use the loop effect> <How to use the insert effect> <Effect types available for the insert effect>L39: Gtr Dist (guitar distortion) L40: Bass Dist (bass distortion) L41: Drum Dist (drum distortion) L42: Voice Dist (voice distortion) L43: Gtr Amp Sim (guitar amp simulator) 84 RehearsalFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERLRLOCATE TRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL Press the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for track 1 to arm track 1.Only the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for track 1 flashes, while the [CH ON/OFF] key lights. Raise the track 1 fader and [MASTER] fader to the "0" position.If these faders are not raised, you cannot monitor the sound. Press the [RECORD] key.Track 1 is switched to "Input monitor". Adjust the gain appropriately using the [TRIM] control for [INPUT A] while playing the guitar.You can monitor the guitar sound by raising the [PHONES] control. Press the [EFFECT] key repeatedly until the ef- fect type selection screen appears. Use the [JOG] dial to select "L39: Gtr Dist" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Press the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for track 1.Only the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for track 1 flashes, showing that track 1 is selected. Adjust parameters while playing the guitar to get the desired sound.Do not raise the headphones volume too loud while monitoring the sound, which may damage your ears. <How to edit parameters> <Storing parameter settings>wet [PLAY] [SHIFT] [EFFECT] dry 85 Recording the guitarPress the [EXIT/NO] key to switch to the Normal screen. [RECORD] key to start recording and play the guitar. Press the [STOP] key to stop recording. [STOP] key to locate to the beginning of the pro- <To playback the recorded sound>" sound just re- corded, press the key while holding down the key to turn off the effect, then press key to start playback. If you do not turn off the effect, the " " playback sound is monitored with the effect you set in rehearsal. 86 Rerecording with effect33 Digital In L39: Gtr Dist L39 through L44 wet Press the [BOUNCE/REC EFF] key while hold- ing down the [SHIFT] key. Press the [PLAY] key to start playback from the beginning of the program. [RECORD] key to start recording.Press the [STOP] key to stop recording. Press the [BOUNCE/REC EFF] key. [STOP] key to locate to the beginning of the pro- Press the [EFFECT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to turn off the effect. Press the [EFFECT] key.<Selecting a recording track> <Make sure that the effect is set to ON> <Check the recording level> <Notes for the REC EFFECT mode>[TRACK STATUS/TRA CK SEL] Scene Sequence [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] 87 Parameters for distortion effects(Parameter type: DISTORTION) Distortion types for "L42: Voice Dist" Details of each distortion type Distortion types for "L39: Gtr Dist"The default distortion gain value depends on the distortion type selected. Distortion types for "L40: Bass Dist" Distortion types for "L41: Drum Dist" Parameters for distortion effects(Parameter type: AMP SIMULATION) 88 Details of each amplifier typesTremo Rect Amplifier Metal Panel Recti Amplifier British Class A 30 Amplifier Fat Bass Amplifier Name Comment Default 8 2 5 Parameters for distortion effects 89 Details of microphone output types18 options are available for the microphone output type, as shown below. 90 Digital recordingRecording an external source onto the VF80 digitally<Important note> Selecting a program to be recorded Selecting the digital input Selecting a track to record Starting to recordLR 2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL ST OUT L, R MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI Sound Source MIDI Sequencer Master RecorderMIDI clock & song position ponter Recording the VF80 stereo output signals digitally onto an external digital de vice 91 MIDI clock sync systemConnecting external equipmentConnect the VF80 MIDI OUT to MIDI IN of the MIDI sequencer. Set the MIDI sequencer for external sync mode (EXTERNAL SYNC) by MIDI clock.Refer to the Owners Manual of the equipment in use for details.LR ST OUT L, R2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS MIDI Sound Source Master Recorder Computer System with MMC/MTC software Refer to page 126, SETUP mode MIDI sync signal output setting for correct operating procedures. The meter in the desired bar can be set by Time signature setting of the SETUP mode.Refer to page 122, SETUP mode Time Signature Setting for operating procedure. Tempo in the desired bar can be set by T empo setting of the SETUP mode.Refer to page 124, SETUP mode Tempo Setting for operating procedure. Refer to page 125, SETUP mode Metronome setting for operating procedure. Confirming the MIDI clock syncPress the [TIME BASE SEL] key, and then change the time base display to BAR/BEAT/CLK. Executing of recording 92 MTC sync/MIDI machine control system93 Connecting to external equipmentSetup of external equipment<Notes on MTC related setups> Offset mode: For ABS Offset mode: For BAR Confirming MTC sync/MMC Execution of recordingSound SourceLR MIDI OUT2345 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTERFOOT SW BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SELTRIMTRIM LOCATE MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL MTC Computer System with MMC/MTC software 94 External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave modeConnection to external equipment Setup of external equipmentConnect MIDI OUT of the computer (with MIDI interface) with MIDI IN of the VF80.The computer sequence software complying to MMC/ MTC must be activated. Sequence software is setup as follows. Set to same frame rate as the sequence software by the SETUP mode MTC Frame rate setting. Refer to page 126, SETUP mode MTC Frame rate setting Set to the desired mode by the SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting.Refer to page 127, SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting for operating procedure and details. A random offset time can be set by the SETUP mode MTC offset time setting.Refer to page 127, SETUP mode MTC offset time setting 4mode setting.Refer to page 128, SETUP mode Slave mode setting Set slave type to Vari by the SETUP mode Slave type setting.Refer to page 128, SETUP mode Slave type setting for operating procedure and details. Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key, to change the time base display to MTC. Confirming chase lockCheck that the MTC output by the sequence software and MTC time displayed in the VF80 are the same. When the sequence software stops, MTC will be interrupted and the VF80 will also stop.CHASE in the display will change from lit to blinking. Should it not be possible to chase lock, re-check connections / cables and all settings. <Precautions at MTC related setups>Offset mode: For ABSVari Setup of slave type Setup of digital input Offset mode: For BAR/BEAT 95 Execution of recordingVari Setup of slave type Carry out various recordings while the recorder is chase locked to the sequence software. <One Point Advice>Word clock external sync operation Setup of digital input Trk 1&2 Trk 3&4 Trk 21&22 Trk 23&24 Program 1 (P01) Program 2 (P02) Program 99 (P99) 96 Save/Load of song data******About song data******Using the S/PDIF digital signal (you can save/load data for each program individually.): <Items that can be saved or loaded as song data> 97 Saving/loading data using the S/PDIF digital signalMemory data: Timebase: Setup mode: <Items that cannot be saved or loaded as song data> <Notes for digital audio recorders to be used> <Notes for saving data using the S/PDIF digital signal> 98 Saving data using the S/PDIF digital signalYou can save data using the S/PDIF digital signal via the [S/P DIF DATA OUTPUT] (coaxial) jack. Connecting to an external digital recorder Setting the external recorder Saving dataYou can save data via the "Save PGM" menu in the setup mode. Use the [JOG] dial to select "Save PGM" and press Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR] keys to select "SPDIF" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. 99 Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to be savedTo edit the save length Select tracks to be saved. After selecting tracks, press the [ENTER/YES] key again. After checking all preparations on the external recorder are made, start it recording. Press the [ENTER/YES] key immediately after the external recorder starts recording.If you interrupts saving before completing, the saved data is invalid. Stop the external recorder. VF80 100 Loading data using the S/PDIF signalConnecting to an external recorder Setting the external recorder Loading data Please read this first! 102 Save/Load using CD-RW/CD-RSave/load of Song Data Using a CD-RW driveThe save/load operation using a CD-RW/CD-R disk is performed in the following manners. Save Load Creating an audio CD Loading an audio CD data 103 <Care and handling of CD-RW/CD-R discs><About data writing and reading speeds for data save/load> 104 Saving data using a CD-RW drive (Backup)<About save error> <Note for saving data to more than one disc> 105 <Hint 1> To erase the existing (recorded) dataUse the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) Load PGM 107 Loading backup data from a CD-RW driveIllegal No! Wrong Disk, followed by momentarily, and the disc is au- tomatically ejected.After turning on both the VF80, insert the disc to the CD-RW drive. While the desired backup number/title is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/YES] key. While BkUp is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key . Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) to exit the setup mode.[JOG] Void! [ENTER/YES] Destn PGM Select While New PGM is shown, press the [ENTER/YES] 108 <About load error>109 Saving a WAV file<Important notes for using a WAV file>About directory of a backup disk: About file names of WAV files110 7<Hints> Showing the title and "New File": Showing the title and "New File", and "-****MB" alternately: Showing the title and "****MB": While "Off" is blinking, press the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the [JOG] dial to select a program to be saved <To specify the desired tracks to "From ** To **"> 111 Showing the title and "-****MB":After selecting a file, press the [ENTER/YES] key. After entering the file name, press the [ENTER/YES] 112 <About WAV files saved>WAV file structure WAV file structure which is saved over more than one disk WAV file size 113 Loading a WAV fileUse the [JOG] dial to select "Load PGM" and press While "IDE" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired WAV file to be loaded. After selecting the desired WAV file, press the After selecting the desired track(s), press the [ENTER/ YES] key. After selecting the load destination program, press 114 << Special loading method when using a computer >>(*) Method to load specific tracks. < Note> (*) Method in loading by changing the track. (*) Method in loading by changing the title.Alphabets : A-Z and a-z Numerals : 0-9 Symbols : !#$%&()@_= Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly until exiting the setup mode. 115 Making an audio CD123 Silence (about 2 seconds)BAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTER <Figure-2> <Basic information>VF80 CD-RW/CD-R disc After turning on the power of the VF80, load a non- recorded disc to the CD-RW drive. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) the Save PGM menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the screen for selecting the device to which the data is saved. IDE flashes. Key operations of the VF80 should be done after completing access to a CD-RW/CD-R disc.Press the [ENTER/YES] key while SCSI flashes. Use the [JOG] dial (or the [CURSOR] / key) to select Setup and press the [ENTER/YES] key.<Figure-1> LRTRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B TRACK STATUS Copy protection settingWhile CD-DA is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key .Start [ENTER/YES] Start 00: 00 Use the [JOG] dial to select a desired program and After setting the copy protection, press the [EXIT/NO] Start point > End point 116 Void In!, Void Out!, or Void Data!End Press the [ENTER/YES] key again. <Hint> If you erase recorded data: 117 If you eject the disc:When completed, press the [EXIT/NO] key to quit the Setup mode. After specifying the program(s), press the [ENTER/ YES] key while holding down the [RECORD] key. <Notes for selecting more than one program> 118 Loading from an audio CDBAL UNBAL UNBAL TRACK STATUS TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 2TRK1 MASTER VF80 CD-RW/CD-R disc (or commercially available audio CD) <Important note for copyright>After turning on the power of the VF80, load a re- corded audio CD disc to the CD-RW drive. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) the Load PGM menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the screen for selecting the device from which the data is loaded. IDE flashes. Use the [JOG] dial (or [CURSOR] / key) to select (highlight) CD-DA, then press the [ENTER/YES] 4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key while IDE flashes.LRTRIMTRIM MIX PARAMETER 2TRK MODE ST OUT PHONES INPUT A INPUT B BAL 119 If you agree to the message contents, press theUse the [JOG] dial to select a track number to be loaded and press the [ENTER/YES] key. and Set Disable [EXIT/NO]When loading from a audio CD, no title is shown when selecting the track. If you do not agree with the warning message con- tents, press the key to quit loading. The display briefly shows Cant Loading While the program number is flashing, press the <Warning message> 121 SETUP mode
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