Loading backup data from a CD-RW drive

Save/Load of Song data

The following procedure describes how to load FDMS-3 song data.

We assume that the optional CD-RW drive (Model CD-1A) is already installed to the VF80 and a CD-RW or CD- R disc on which the song data is recorded is set.

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Do not carry out any VF80 key operation until the access process to the CD-RW/CD-R disc is completed.

1After turning on both the VF80, insert the disc to the CD-RW drive.

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If you load song data which is saved to more than one disc, set DISC-1 first.

If you set the other disc and go on the follow- ing procedure, the VF80 automatically recog- nized that the disc order i s not correct and the display shows “Wrong Disk” , followed by “Illegal No!” momentarily, and the disc is au- tomatically ejected.

4While “IDE” is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

After briefly showing the model name of the connected CD-RW drive, the display shows the screen for select- ing a load mode, where “BkUp” (backup) is flashing.

To load song data saved, select “BkUp” .

To load a material from an audio CD, select “CD-DA” .

This procedure describes how to load song data, so we select “BkUp” here.

See “Loading from an audio CD” described later for de- tails about how to load a material from an audio CD.

Flashing

Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode.

The display shows the screen for selecting the setup menu.

While “BkUp” is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the backup number and title, as well as recorded space.

Flashing

Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) “Load PGM” and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting a load de- vice, where “IDE” is flashing.

By rotating the [JOG] dial, you can select a desired program number/title from among available programs in the VF80 current drive. You can also select “Eject” . If you select “Eject” and press the [ENTER/YES] key, the disc is ejected

When you load song data which is saved to more than one disc, the display also shows the disc num- ber currently set. The example below shows DISC- 1 is set.

Flashing

Light up

6While the desired backup number/title is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for creating a new pro- gram on the current drive, to which data will be loaded (“New PGM” lights).

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VF80 specifications

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Fostex VF80 owner manual Loading backup data from a CD-RW drive

Models: VF80