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Fostex VF160EX Operation Manual
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Digital Multitracker Operation Manual8588 044 000-- MASTERLPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H (396678)INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H CAUTION "WARNING" 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3 PrecautionsAbout power supply Note on repair About copyrights About damage 4 Index for Applications6 Table of ContentsChannel Parameter Edit ..................................................50 Effect Edit Mode ...............................................................56 Scene Memory .................................................................61 Scene Event Map .............................................................64 Instructions for DIRECT Record ....................................31 Locate Function ...............................................................34 Punch In/Out .....................................................................37 Chapter 3 Advanced Mixer OperationsBefore Operating .............................................................9 Names and Functions .....................................................15 About the hard disk storage device ...............................23 Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF160EX Chapter 2 Basic Recording and PlaybackTrack Exchange ...............................................................39 Mixing ................................................................................40 Mix Down ..........................................................................42 Instructions to Record with BUSS RECORD.................43 7 OthersTrouble ShootingVariable Pitch Control ......................................................68 Chapter 5 Features ApplicationAuto Function ...................................................................69 Program ............................................................................70 Editing the Track ...............................................................72 Track Exchange ...............................................................76 Chapter 4 Recorder Functions Chapter 6 Save/Load of Song Data Chapter 7 SETUP ModeCueing/Digital Scrubbing ...............................................67 8 Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF160EXOthers Introduction Product FeaturesMixer Section Recorder Section 9 Before OperatingTwo RECORDING ModesLR DIRECT Recording BUSS Recording 11 RECORDING SystemPROGRAM REMAIN IndicatorProgram: P01 Title: #0001 [BUSS-REC TRK] key In the following example, channel 16 which accepts input H is selected as a source channel.Hard disk space 1,000MB=1GB Remain Time 3h 07m INPUT Monitoring and PLAYBACK Monitoring 12 EVENTCHANNEL and TRACK ADDITIONAL TRACK 13 FADER[CH STA TUS/CH SEL] Key TRIM 14 TIME BASE15 Names and Functions1RL 2MON OUTTRIM -- PHONESLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G LPHONES UNBAL R 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 HMASTERTRACK INPUT IN OUT IN OUT AVIS: AC-IN POWERDIGITAL/DATA MIDI ST OUT AUX SEND CAUTIONRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TIP: SEND To Effect Input From Effect Output GND RING: RETURN Analog Input/Output Section1. [INPUT] (Unbalanced) Jack: A to F 2. [INPUT BAL] (Balanced) Jack: G, H 3. [INPUT UNBAL] (Unbalanced) Jack: G, H 4. [INSERT] Jack: G, H 5. [MON OUT] (Monitor Output) Jack: L, R 6. [PHONES] (Headphones) Jack 7. [PEAK] LED: 1 to 8 8. [TRIM] Knob: 1 to 8 9. [MON OUT] (Monitor Output) Knob 10. [PHONES] (Headphones) Knob 16 1234 5 67891017 Mixer Section11. [CH STATUS/CH SEL] Ke y: c hannels 1-16 12. Channel Fader: channels 1-16 13. [SCENE-RECALL/DIRECT RCL] Key 14. [SCENE-STORE/MAP] Key 18 15. [EFF EDIT-EFF1/MUTE] Key16. [EFF EDIT-EFF2/MUTE] Key 17. [CH PARAM EDIT -EFF1/EFF2/PRE/POST] Key 18. [CH PARAM EDIT -EQ/COMP-HI/G/F/Q/COMP] Ke y 19. [CH PARAM EDIT -A UX1/AUX2/PRE/POST] K ey 20. [CH PARAM EDIT -EQ/COMP-MID-G/F/Q] Key 21. [CH PARAM EDIT -P AN/FADER] Key 22. [CH PARAM EDIT -EQ/COMP-LO-G/CH VIEW] Ke y 23. [MASTER CH STATUS/CH SEL] Ke y 24. [MASTER] Fader 20 32. [AUTO RTN-STAR T/MARK1] Key33. [AUTO PUNCH-IN/MARK2] Key 34. [AUTO PUNCH-OUT/MARK3] Key 35. [AUTO RTN-END/MARK4] Key 36. [CLIPBOARD-IN/MARK5] Key 37. [CLIPBOARD-ALIGN SEL/MARK6] Key 38. [CLIPBOARD-OUT/MARK7] Key 39. [A RTN/A PLAY/SCENE SEQ.] Key 40. [HOLD/>] Key 41. [STORE] Key 42. [EDIT] Key 43. [UNDO/REDO] Key 44. [VARI PITCH/P.EDIT] K ey 45. [LOCATE/EVT MEM] Key 21 51. [F FWD/NEXT] Key52. [FADER ADJUST/LEVEL ADJUST] Key 53. [SHIFT] Key 54. [EXIT/NO/EJECT] Key 55. [ENTER/YES] Key 56. [JOG/SHUTTLE] Dialwithout any change in pitch. 46. [SCRUB/CD PLAY] Key 47. [RECORD/AUTO PUNCH] Key 48. [STOP] Key 49. [PLAY] Key 50. [REWIND/PREV] Key Display Section 22 Rear Panel57. [ACCESS] LED 58. [PHANTOM] LED 59. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 60. Contrast Adjusting Knob61 62 63 64 6566 67 68 69 62. [ST OUT-L/R] Jack 63. [MIDI IN] Jack 61. [AUX SEND-1/2] Jack 64. [MIDI OUT] Jack 65. [DIGITAL/DA TA IN] Jack 66. [DIGITAL/DA T A OUT] Jac k 67. [FOOT SW] Jack 68. [POWER] switch 69. [AC IN] Jack Front Panel 23 About the hard disk storage deviceReformatting the hard disk<Precaution>1. T urn ON the VF160EX. 2. Press the [SETUP] key . 3. T urn the [JOG] dial to highlight the Disk Format menu title, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 4. Select the format type with the [F FWD] key or [REWIND] key. Then press the [ENTER/YES] ke y . 5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD] key is depressed. 6. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] ke y) to escape from the SETUP mode. 24 Replacing a hard disk<Warning><Operation Confirmed HD & Backup Media List for the VF160EX> <http: // www. fostex.co.jp/int/index.htm> <Precautions Upon Replacement> <Precautions Upon Handling the Hard Disk> 26 Formatting the new hard disk27 Chapter 2 Basic Recording and PlaybackAbout a demonstration song! <To check whether a demonstration song is recorded or not> 28 Connections of Peripheral Equipmentadat digital equipment(S/P DIF) Analog input Digital In/Out Master Recorder etc. Microphone Headphones Monitor Amplifier1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H Monitor SpeakerGuitar & Processor Microphone Unbalanced output Balanced output Compressor/Limitter Foot Switch Signal processor etc. AC 100Vadat digital input adat digital output Sequencer PC w/sequence software etc. MIDI OUT MIDI IN 29 LCDThe following describes the contents shown on the LCD and their operations. Menu shown when turning power ON Switching the Time Base 30 Switching with [DISP SEL] Key1. Normal Display of Current Time Base 2. REMAIN Display of Current Time Base 3. MTC Time Display Input Recording to One T rac k-- LPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H 31 Instructions for DIRECT Record1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 12345678 key. [DIRECT-REC TRK] [CH STATUS/CH SEL] DIRECT RecordingA B C D E F G H 1/9 2/10 3/11 4/12 5/13 6/14 7/15 8/16 RECORDER 1~16 TrackTRIM INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 HMASTER 12 3 8 4 7 765 Hint! Caution! 32 PLAYRECORD 8 1 33 RECORDING to 2 T racks3. Press the [STOP] key to stop recording. 6 Hint! 6 54-- MASTERLPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H Trk15 and 16 will got to the Input Monitor mode. Press the [EXIT/NO] key. Press the [RECORD] key to put trk15 and 16 in the Input Monitor mode (RED: Flashing).INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H 13 7 Hint! 1 3Tips: How to make a fader pair RECORDSet the ch15 and ch16 fader and master fader to 0. 1 ABS Locate 34 Locate FunctionThe VF160EX provides sophisticated locate functions, which allow quick locate to the desired point. Locating a mark point using a Memory Key and Mark Key 36 Locating an event memoryViewing the event memories Locate by specifying the event memory* MANUAL PUNCH IN/OUT using the key on the main unit * PUNCH IN/OUT using the foot switch * AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT Manual Punch IN/OUT Punch IN/OUT with Foot switch 37 Punch In/Out38 Auto Punch IN/OUT Programming the PUNCH IN/OUT points AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT rehearsal AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT take Instructions 39 Track ExchangeEqualizer Adjustment Level Adjustment 40 Mixing42 Mix DownDescription of BUSS RECORD-- MASTEROFFPLAYGREENREC MUTE RECALLSCENE STORE CLEAR MAP EFF EDIT EFF1 EFF2 MUTE MUTE EQ/COMP EFF1/EFF2 HI-G/F/Q COMPPRE/POST PRE/POST LO-GPAN TRACK Playback sound LRInput signal [BUSS-REC TRK]Precautions when selecting a REC track with the IN key of ch9-16, a channel with an " Of the key. key light is OFF is selectable. The channel selected will either have a flashing ORANGE or GREEN key. The key that is flashing RED is a READY channel (track) and cannot be selected. key. (key is flashing RED) A channel in which the key light is OFF is selectable. The channel selected has a flashing RED key. The 43 Instructions for recording with BUSS RECORDPlayback sound RECORDER1 ~ 16 Track Mix and record to 1 or 2 tracks MIXER12345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 REC BUSSCH VIEWFADER MID-G/F/Q AUX1/AUX2 MUTEOFFPLAYGREENRECRED INPUT ORANGE CH STATUS CH STATUS/CH SEL RED INPUTORANGE CH STATUS CH STATUS/CH SEL 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F 15 G16 H Press the [BUSS-SOURCE] key (GREEN: Flashing).The display to select the source channel sent to REC BUSS appears. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch16 (ORANGE:The signals of input H started with the fader of ch16 is sent to REC BUSS. 44 Recording the H Input Signal to T rack 1-- Hint! 5 3 10 10 98 12UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key for ch16 so the key starts "flashing ORANGE (=INPUT)".The following display appears, and the signals of input H will start for channel 16.INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H 11 Hint! 1 10 7 2 4 6 1Press the [INPUT SEL] key (ORANGE: Flashing). Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal Display. Accordingly, equalize the signals of ch16 being recorded. Press the [BUSS-REC TRK] key (RED: Flashing). Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch 1 (RED: 45 Adjusting the Source ChannelTips: Equalizing the Source Channel 13 8The final REC level (REC BUSS Master Level) is adjusted according to the following instructions. Tips: Adjusting the REC BUSS Master Level Tips: Changing the recording mode Tips: Adjusting the PAN Setting of the Source Channel 9monitor ([RECORD] Key: RED Flashing). 10 11 12 RecordingHint! 3 10 12-- MASTERLPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H 3. Press the [STOP] key when recording is completed, to stop the VF160EX."Please Wait" will appear on the LCD, then return to the Normal Display. Tips: UNDO/REDO PlayThe ch1 fader can be used to adjust the play level. The signals recorded on track 1 can be checked. 46 Recording 8 INPUTs to T racks 7 and 8These procedures complete the instructions to record to track 1 with the BUSS recording option.INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H 11 10 98 Hint! 1 10 5 7 2 4 6 49 Chapter 3 Advanced mixer operationsInitial condition when the power is turned onFader Channel mute and Solo function Master channel mute Operation while the Normal display is shownAdat Mixer Mode Adjusting Pan 50 Channel Parameter Edit51 Adjusting EQ"Can't Select! [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the compressor channel, a warning mes- sage ( 1. Press the [HI-G/F/Q] (or [MID-G/F/Q] or [LO-G]) key.* CH STATUS/CH SEL indicators for the compressor channels do not flash. 2. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the desired channel. 3. Use the [HI-G/F/H] (or [MID-G/F/Q] or [LO-G]) or [HOLD/>] key to select a parameter. 4. Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired value. Controllable channels: Available parameters and setting ranges: 52 Controlling Effect send levelSelecting pre/post of Effect sends 53 Controlling AUX SEND levelSelecting pre/post of AUX sends 54 Controlling fader levelsSetting the compressor 55 Channel view56 Effect Edit Mode* A. S. P. (Foste x Ad v anced Signal Processing Technology) Reverb Delay Chorus Flanger 57 About the effect typesEffect types preset for EFF 1 Effect types preset for EFF 2 58 Selecting the effect typeHere's how to select the effect type for EFF 1 or EFF 2. When the [EFF 1] key is pressed: When the [EFF 2] key is pressed: 2.Use the [JOG] dial to select the effect type. 3.Press the [ENTER/YES] key. 4.To exit Effect Edit mode, press the [EXIT/NO] key twice in succession. < Note: Changing the effect preset may mute the sound momentarily! > Effect parameter settings Muting an effect To mute the effect sound: To cancel muting: 59 Effect parameter detailsReverb effect parameters (parameter type: REVERB) Delay+reverb effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY+REVERB) Delay effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY) 60 BPM delay effect parameters (parameter type: BPM DELAY)Short delay effect parameters (parameter type: SHORT DELAY) Doubling effect parameters (parameter type: DOUBLING) Chorus effect parameters (parameter type: CHORUS) Tips: To reflect the tempo map setting to parameters Flanger effect parameters (parameter type: FLANGE) 61 Scene MemoryDelay pitch effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY PITCH) Mono pitch effect parameters (parameter type: MONO PITCH) Storing to a scene memory 62 Level adjustFader adjust Recalling a scene memoryFader adjust" [FADER ADJUST] Off Fader recall setting CH&MST Fader recall setting <Hint> 63 Direct recall of a scene memoryWarning Can't Clear Current Scene 1. Press the [SCENE-RECALL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key. Clearing a scene memoryYou can clear an unnecessary scene memory by using the following procedure. 1. Press the [SCENE RECALL] and [SCENE STORE] keys simultaneously. 2. Select the desired scene to be cleared using the [JOG] dial, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. 3. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. 64 Scene Event Map67 Chapter 4 Recorder FunctionsCueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] key Cueing/Digital ScrubbingShuttle Cueing Digital scrubbing with the [SCRUB] key 68 Variable Pitch ControlVariable Pitch Control ON/OFF Setting the Speedadat S/P DIF 3 On Slave Mode On/Off Setting 2 1 <Precaution> 69 Auto FunctionAuto Play Auto Return Set (Store) START/END Point Auto Repeat 70 ProgramCreating a New Program 71 Selecting a ProgramErasing a Program Editing a Program TitleCopy & Paste Move & Paste Erase Track Exchange 72 Editing the T rack4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key after inputting the title. <Precautions> Copy & Paste and Move & Paste 73 Copy & Paste and Move & PasteMove Paste Copy Paste Move Clip Play! Copy Clip Play! Void Out Point! Void In Point! [CH STATUS/CH SEL] Copy Clip! Select Track! This section describes the Copy & Paste (or Move & Paste) details. Executing Copy (or Move) and CLIP1. Set the point to start COPY (or MOVE) and the point to start the PASTE feature. 2. Press the [EDIT] key to proceed to the Copy Clip? (or Move Clip?) message. 3. Use the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key to select the track to COPY (or MOVE). 4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. <Check the Clipboard Data>Press the [PLAY] key while the [STOP] key is depressed. Press the [EDIT] key after checking the data. Pasting Data5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key when Copy Paste (or Move Paste) is flashing. 6. Use the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key to select the paste destination track. < Please note > <Figure 1> <Figure 3> <Figure 2> 7. Turn the [JOG] dial to choose the paste repeat frequency. 8. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. 9. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] key). 74 UNDO/REDO PasteCopy & Paste or Move & Paste can be undone and redone with the UNDO/REDO feature. < Note >The range in correction of the ALIGN SEL data must be strictly limited between CLIPBOARD IN-OUT. 75 EraseErasing from a voluntarily specified point to REC END. <Precautions Upon Erasing Data> Erasing Data1. Set the starting point and ending point of the section to erase. 2. Press the [EDIT] key in the STOP state. Then select Erase?. 3. Use the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key to select the track to erase. 4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. 76 Track Exchange5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key once again. 6. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] key). <Remember!> UNDO/REDO EraseThe erase procedure can be undone and redone with the UNDO/REDO feature. <Precautions> Executing Track Exchange 78 Chapter 5 Features ApplicationApplications of DIRECT RECORD-- LPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H This section describes applications of the DIRECT RECORD feature. DIRECT RECORD while listening to the input signalConnecting the sound source Setting the input signal to INPUT H Setting the input signals to INPUT A to FPress the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch1-ch 6 so tracks 1-6 will be READY. 2. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal Display. 3. Set ch1-ch6 faders to "0". 4. Press the [RECORD] key and then set the READY track to input monitor (RED: Flashing). 5. Adjust the [TRIM] of each channel while outputting the sound source.Set the input level of each sound source, then proceed to the next REC process. Record1. To start recording, press the [PLAY] key while theSounds are DIRECTLY RECORDED to tracks 1-6 according to the guidance sounds of input H. INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 HMASTER INPUT A ~ F Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 7 Track 8 INPUT H Track 5 Track 6 79 Internal Mixdown ModeMON OUTTRIM -- PHONESLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H <Please read this first before executing mixdown!>If you try to carry out internal mixdown, Cant New PGM! Over time!If you try to carry out internal mixdown, is shown and the operation is ignored. To carry out mixdown, delete an unnecessary program. INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G LPHONES UNBAL R 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 HMASTER Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 7 Track 8 Track 5 Track 6 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 15 Track 16 Track 13 Track 14 MIXING EQ PAN EFFECT Recording Playback 80 <Hint>OFF Rec Protect Protected! ON Rec Protect Activating the internal mixdown mode 81 Rehearsing internal mixdown recordingPerforming internal mixdown recording<Hint> <Note: You cannot undo internal mixdo wn recording> <Note: There is no recording track selection> 82 <Hint> 85 Applications of BUSS RECORDINPUT A ~ D-- MASTERLPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H Connecting the sound source1. Connect the sound sources to record to [INPUT] A to D. Preparations to recordThe display to select IN (Input) - TRK (Track) appears. The display to select the source channel appears. 4. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch1-ch4 and the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch9-ch12.Ch1-4 and ch9-12 are set to the source channel. 5. Press the [BUSS-REC TRK] key (RED: Flashing). 6. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch7 and ch8. 10. Set the ch7/8 fader and PAN that is used to monitor the REC track. 11. Adjust the faders, PAN, equalizer and effect of each source channel (ch1-4 and ch9-12). Tips: How to adjust the REC BUSS Master LevelINPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 7 Track 8 Record by mixing the input sound and play sound 86 Ping-Pong RECORDTrack 11 Track 12-- MASTERLPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H Preparations to recordThe display to select IN (Input) - TRK (Track) appears. The display to select the source channel appears. 4. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch1-ch14.Ch1-8 and ch9-14 are set to the source channel. 5. Press the [BUSS-REC TRK] key (RED: Flashing). 6. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch15 and ch16 (RED: Flashing).Tracks 15 and 16 are set to the READY track. 9. Set the ch15/16 fader and PAN that is used to monitor the REC track. 10. Adjust the faders, PAN, equalizer and effect of each source channel (ch1-14 and ch9-12). 11. To start recording, press the [PLAY] key while the Tips: How to adjust the REC BUSS Master LevelINPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 87 Metronome Function1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/HMON OUTTRIM -- PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MICLINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK TRACK INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G LPHONES UNBAL R 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 HMASTER Setting the tempo map [INPUT SEL] TRK The display to select a SETUP menu appears. 2. Use the [JOG] dial to select the "Signature Set" menu, then press the [ENTER/YES] key. 5. After setting the tempo, press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the SETUP menu.Next, proceed with the "Setting Metronome Output" procedure. Setting metronome outputThe currently set item (On or Off) flashes. The default setting is set to "Off". 2. Use the [JOG] dial to select "On" (flashing), then pressThe metronome function is now turned "On". Set the time base to the BAR/BEAT .It is possible to check the bar/beat set in the tempo map by switching to the "BAR/BEAT" display. Checking metronome sound1. Press the [PLAY] key to play the VF160.The metronome sound (clicking sound) cannot be heard unless ch16 is set to " (Track)". Press the key to see that ch16 is set to "TRK", as shown in the display on the left. Use the ch16 fader to adjust the output level of the metronome sound (clicking sound). 88 Digital RecordingDIGITAL OUT8TRACK DIGITAL RECORDERDISP SEL TRACK SHIFT CLIPBOARD PLAY ALL INPUT ACCESS TC READY EDIT SETUP UNDO/REDO EXIT/NOEXECUTE/YES STORE RECALL LOCATE REC END S/P DIFADAT ANALOG INPUT MODECLOCK DIGITAL MODE 75OFFON DIGITAL/DATA OUTMON OUTTRIM -- PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H <Caution (IMPORTANT)> Selecting the program to recordIf several programs are set, use the program selection function to pre-start the program to record. Setting the digital input1. Set the VF160EX digital input as shown below, from the "Digital In" menu in the SETUP mode.For more details on setup procedures refer to the "SETUP Mode" on page 141. <When recording S/P DIF digital signals> <When recording adat digital signals>Set the "Digital In" of the SETUP mode to "adat". <Caution (IMPORTANT)>INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G LPHONES UNBAL R 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 HMASTER adat digital signal or S/P DIF digital signal DATA INADAT/ANALOG CONVERTER POWER WORD 1-41-81-2 ONSTBYINT(44.1k)OPTICAL LOCKEDOPTICAL POWER RECORD STOP PLAY REW F FWD VARI PITCH PUNCH LOCATE REHEARSAL TAKE PGM SEL NEXT PREV AUTO RTN OUTIN AUTO PLAY START OUTIN END 1/9 2/10 3/11 4/12 5/13 6/14 7/15 8/16 FOOT SW LOCATE ABS 0 AUTO CHARACTER Digital recording from an external digital device1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H MASTERMON OUTTRIM -- PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MICLINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK TRACK INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G S/P DIFADAT ANALOG INPUT MODECLOCK DIGITAL MODE 75OFFONLPHONES UNBAL R 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H INPUT A ~ HADAT/ANALOG CONVERTER POWER WORD 1-41-81-2 ONSTBYINT(44.1k)OPTICAL LOCKED 8 analog sound sources VC-8 D824mkII Selecting a track to record 89 Recording 16 Tracks at the Same Time4. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal Display.If any channel is set to "IN", modify the setting to "TRK". 2. Press the [DIRECT-REC TRK] key. 3. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the track that was set with "Digital In".The [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the channel selected flashes RED. Starting to record Connecting a Sound Source or External Device Check adat signal and adjust monitor 90 MIDI Clock Sync SystemMIDI clock & song position ponter Master Recorder MIDI SequencerMIDI IN MIDI OUT-- LPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H 1. Press the [RECORD] key. Setting the analog input signal setting Starting to record1. To start recording, press the [PLAY] key while the Setting the VC-8 or D824mkII1. Set the VC-8 or D824mkII so it outputs adat digital signals.For more details refer to the VC-8 or D824mkII User's Manual. Setting "Digital In" on the VF160EX1. Set the "Digital In" menu in the SETUP mode to "adat".For more details refer to the SETUP mode on page 141. REC Track and Master F ader settings1. Press the [INPUT SEL] key. 2. Press the [DIRECT-REC TRK] key, so all tracks are READY.The REC track selected will appear on the display. 3. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch1-ch16 so all tracks are READY. 4. Press the [EXIT/NO] key and return to the Normal Display. 5. Set the master fader to "0".INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 HMASTER ST OUT L, R MIDI IN MIDI Sound Source Connecting external equipment 91 MTC Sync/MIDI Machine Control SystemMIDI OUT Master RecorderST OUT L, R-- MASTERLPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H Refer to the Owners Manual of the equipment in use for details. Refer to page 137, SETUP mode MIDI sync signal output setting for correct operating procedures. 2. The meter in the desired bar can be set by Time signature setting of the SETUP mode.Refer to page 133, SETUP mode Time Signature Setting for operating procedure. 3. Tempo in the desired bar can be set by Tempo setting of the SETUP mode.Refer to page 135, SETUP mode Tempo Setting for operating procedure. Refer to page 136, SETUP mode Metronome setting for operating procedure. Confirming the MIDI clock syncINPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H MIDI Sound SourceMIDI OUT MMC Computer System with MMC/MTC software MIDI OUT 92 Connecting to external equipmentSetup of external equipment<Notes on MTC related setups>* Offset mode: For ABS * Offset mode: For BAR Confirming MTC sync/MMC 93 External MIDI Equipment Sync System by the Slave modeConnection to external equipment1. Connect MIDI OUT of the computer (with MIDI interface) with MIDI IN of the VF160EX.The computer sequence software complying to MMC/MTC must be activated. Setup of external equipmentRefer to Owners Manual of the respective equipment for details. 1. Set to same frame rate as the sequence software by the SETUP mode MTC Frame rate setting.Refer to page 138, SETUP mode MTC Frame rate setting 2. Set to the desired mode by the SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting.Refer to page 139, SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting 3. A random offset time can be set by the SETUP mode MTC offset time setting.Refer to page 138, SETUP mode MTC offset time setting 4. Set slave mode to On by the SETUP mode Slave mode setting.Refer to page 139, SETUP mode Slave mode setting for operating procedure and details. MIDI IN MIDI OUT Sound Source-- MASTERLPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H 5. Set slave type to Vari by the SETUP mode Slave type setting.Refer to page 140, SETUP mode Slave type setting for operating procedure and details. <Precautions at MTC related setups> Offset mode: For ABS Offset mode: For BAR/BEATINPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 H MTC Computer System with MMC/MTC software <One Point Advice>Sync signal Vari of the Slave mode setting menu: 94 Confirming chase lockVari adat SPDIF Vari 2. When the sequence software stops, MTC will be interrupted and the VF160EX will also stop. 1. Carry out various recordings while the recorder is chase locked to the sequence software. 95 Application example of "Adat Mixer Mode"MIDI OUT-- LPHONES UNBAL R MON OUTTRIM PHONESLINE MICLINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 10 010 PEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAKPEAK PEAK 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H 1. Set both "digital input" and "digital output" settings in the Setup mode to "adat".See pages 141 and 142 for details about settings. INPUT 6/14/F 7/15/G 5/13/E4/12/D 3/11/C2/10/B 1/9/A INSERT UNBAL BAL 8/16/H BAL INSERT MON OUT 12345678 9 A 10 B11 C12 D13 E14 F15 G16 HMASTER MIDI Sound Source MTC adat OUT adat IN adat IN adat OUT Control the monitor levels of audio tracks 1 through 8 of the personal computer. Control the monitor levels of MIDI sound sources. Control the monitor levels of analog instruments. Adjusts the master level. Connection to external equipment 96 Chain play functionPause A. Play RepeatProgram 1 Program 5 Program 8 Program 4 97 Making the chain play list99 Setting the chain play mode2. After selecting the desired option, press the [ENTER/ YES] key. <Notes when the chain play mode is set to any option but Off> <Notes on playing back the chain play list> Selecting a program in the chain play list 100 Editing the chain play listSwitching the playback mode<Caution>When switching the playback mode, make sure that the VF160EX is not accessing the CD-R/RW disc. 103 Audio CD playback mode104 Available functions in the audio CD playback mode Normal playback Track skip Auto functions Varipitch playback Effect, EQ and pan controls Ejecting an audio CD Display time mode selection 105 Display in the audio CD playback modeWhen switching to the audio CD playback mode, the display looks like the example below. Time base display mode selection by the [SHIFT] key and [DISP SEL] key Display mode selection in the current time base by the [DISP SEL] key OFFSET MTC ABS MTC IN: Show the MTC time input in the [MIDI IN] jack. 106 Chapter 6 Save/Load of song data******About song data******Using the adat digital signal (you can save/load data for each program individually.): Using a CD-RW/CD-R disc (you can save/load data for each program individually.): <Items that can be saved or loaded as song data> 107 Save/load of song data using the S/P DIF or adat digital signalMemory data: SETUP mode: <Items that cannot be saved or loaded as song data><Notes for DAT and adat machines to be used> <Notes for saving data using the S/PDIF or adat digital signal> 108 Saving data using the S/P DIF or adat digital signalYou can save data using the S/PDIF or adat digital signal via the [DIGITAL/DATA OUT] jack. Connecting to an external device Setting the external device Saving dataYou can save data via the "Save PGM" menu in the <Details about "Save PGM" menu> 2. Use the [JOG] dial to select "Save PGM" and press the 3. Use the [REWIND] key to select "OPT" and press the 109 5. Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to be saved and press the [ENTER/YES] key.To edit the save length 6. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. 7. Select tracks to be saved. 8. After selecting tracks, press the [ENTER/YES] key again. 9. After checking any preparations on the external digital recorder are made, start it recording. 10. Press the [ENTER/YES] key right after the external machine starts recording.If you interrupts saving before completing, the saved data is invalid. To cancel each operation or to return to the previous screen before pressing the key, press the key). Each press of the key returns to the previous screen and finally exits the Setup mode. 4. Use the [REWIND] or [F FWD] key to select "SPDIF" (or "adat") and press the [ENTER/YES] key. You can load data using the S/PDIF or adat digital signal via the [DIGITAL/DATA IN] jack. Connecting to an external deviceConnect the [DIGITAL/DATA IN] jack to the digital output jack of the external digital device. Setting the external device Loading dataYou can load data via the "Load PGM" menu in the <Details about "Load PGM" menu> 2. Use the [JOG] dial to select "Load PGM" and press the 3. Use the [REWIND] key to select "OPT" and press the 110 Loading data using the S/P DIF or adat digital signal112 Save/Load using CD-RW/CD-R<Notes on handling of discs> 113 <Notes on care of disc>Opening/closing the tray<IMPORTANT!> <Note for removing a disc from the tray> Placing/removing a disc 114 Save/load of Song Data Using a CD-R/RW driveWhen saving/loading data using the CD-R/RW drive, program data is saved/loaded as shown be- low. Save Creating an audio CD Loading an audio CD data LoadThe following description is assumed that a non-recorded CD-R/RW disc is used.4. While IDE flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 3. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) Save PGM and 115 Saving data using a CD-R/RW drive (Backup)6. After selecting a program, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 7. While B01 is shown, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 5. While BkUp flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 116 <About save error><Note for saving data to more than one disc>DISC-2 DISC-1 CD-R 8. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) to exit the <Hint 1> To erase the existing (recorded) data <Hint 2> To eject the disc 117 Carrying out "full erasure"<How to "full erase" another disc>2. Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode. The following description is assumed that you have a CD-RW/CD-R disc which contains saved data.Void! Destn PGM Select [JOG] Illegal No! Wrong Disk DISC-1 3. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) Load PGM and 118 Loading backup data from a CD-R/RW drive1. After turning on the VF160EX, insert the disc to the CD-R/RW drive. 5. While BkUp is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 4. While IDE is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 6. While the desired backup number/title is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 8. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) to exit theIf there is not enough available space for loading on the current drive, the display shows You cannot abort the load operation before completed. Disk Full! and the display returns to the previous screen. 119 <About load error>7. While New PGM is shown, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 120 Save/load of WAV files using a CD-RW/CD-R drive<Important notes for using a WAV file>About directory of a backup disc: About file names of WAV file: <Notes for saving a WAV file>5. While "WAV" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 4. While "BkUp" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 2. Use the [JOG] dial to select "Save PGM" and press the. "Off" "Clipboard Export function" "REC END" "ABS 0"If you save all data from 3. While "IDE" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 121 Saving a WAV fileThe following description is assumed that an unused CD-RW/CD-R disc is set to the CD-R/RW drive.6. While "Off" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 7. Use the [JOG] dial to select a program to be saved and <About the Clipboard Export function>11. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly until exiting the Setup mode. 122 <Note>10. After entering the file name, press the [ENTER/YES] key. <Note>9. While "WAV" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. Upper-case alphabetical characters (A to Z) Numerals (0 to 9) Symbols (! # $ % & ' ( ) @ ^ _ -) 8. After selecting the track(s), press the [ENTER/YES] key. <To specify the desired tracks to "From ** To **"> 123 Loading a W A V file<About WA V files saved> Making an audio CD 125 Save/load operation in the CD-DA format7. While CD-DA is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. 8. Press the [ENTER/YES] key again. 9. Use the [JOG] dial to select a desired program and press 6. After setting the copy protection and event enable, press the [EXIT/NO] key. 126 Void In!, Void Out!, or Void Data!CLIPBOARD IN point = CLIPBOARD OUT point CLIPBOARD IN point > CLIPBOARD OUT point Event Enable setting 127 <Hint> If you erase recorded data: If you eject the disc:10. After specifying the program(s), press the [ENTER/YES] key while holding down the [RECORD] key. <Notes for selecting more than one program>Disk Full! 11. When completed, press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] key) to quit the Setup mode. 128 <Details of Event Enable setting><"Event Enable" should also be set to "OFF" in such a case!> <"Event Enable" should be set to "ON" in such a case!> 129 Loading from an audio CD<Important note for copyright> 132 Chapter 7 SETUP mode149 Troub le Shooting156 Declaration of EC DirectiveThe Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
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