Fostex VF160EX operation manual Recording System, Remain Indicator, BUSS-REC TRK key

In the following example, channel 16 which accepts input H is selected as a source channel.

If you select channels 1 through 4 and 16 here, tracks 1 through 4 and input H are set as recording sources. Therefore, you can record mixed signals of track and input signals. If you also select "EEF1" or "EFF2", you can record source signals with internal effect.

To bounce tracks, set all channel sources to "TRK" using the "SELECT INPUT/TRACK" and set source channel for recording as shown in the following fig- ure. Then set tracks 15 and 16 as the recording tracks (see "[BUSS-REC TRK] key" below).

• [BUSS-REC TRK] key

The [BUSS-REC TRK] key is used to select "recording tracks" for BUSS recording.

After setting the recording source(s) as described above, press the [BUSS-REC TRK] key to bring up the screen such as below, so that you can select recording tracks for BUSS recording.

While this screen is displayed, you can select the recording track(s) by pressing the appropriate [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key(s).

In the following example, channel 16 which accepts input H, is set as a source channel for BUSS recording to track 1. You can select a mono or a pair of odd/even tracks as the BUSS recording track(s). Note that you cannot select a track whose number corresponds to a source channel as the recording track.

RECORDING System

Unlike conventional systems, the VF160EX records on a hard disk storage device, instead of cassette tape. Sound source recording can start from any point on a formatted disk, as long as the point is within a 24 hour time range in ABS time. Note that it is also possible to move (locate) to any point within that time range, as well. Just think of the VF160EX as coming with a tape that is pre-programmed with a 24 hour counter.

ABS0						REC END		23h 59m 59s
00m 00s		05m 00s		10m 00s		15m 00s
								......
	recorded area		unrecorded area		recorded area		unrecorded area

You can record at any point within 24 hours in ABS time.

The REC time of cassette tape type recorders vary according to the REC time of the tape. Recording with the VF160EX is more efficient since unrecorded areas of the disk are not used although the REC time is not unlimited.

unrecorded		5 minute recording 5 minute recording			24 hour recording
	recorded area		recorded area	unrecorded area (remain)

PROGRAM

You can use up to a maximum of 99 “24-hour time counted tapes” with the VF160EX. This tape is called a “Program”. Note that a program exists individually on the hard disk. Therefore, each respective program can be freely recorded, played and edited without affecting other programs. A program can be named with a program title, making it easier to identify and file the musical piece. In the usual menu, the Program appears on the LCD as shown in the following Figure.

Program: P01

Title: #0001

REMAIN Indicator

The REMAIN indicator shows how much recording time is left on hard disk in use.

The VF160EX is controlled with a 24-hour clocked program. Note that the REC time varies according to how much space there is left on the hard disk.

By switching the LCD, the VF160EX remain display appears in the following manner, as shown in the figure below. The rough recordable time is on the hard disk is computed in terms of a mono-track basis. The value indicates the available recordable time and disk space when recording one mono track.

Remain Time	Hard disk space
3h 07m	1,000MB=1GB

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