Auto punch in/out function

Basic Recording/Playback

You must set the punch in and out points before per- forming auto punch in/out recording.

You can set the points either during playback and while stopped. In the following description, we assume that the “ABS” time base is selected.

•Setting the punch in/out points on the fly during playback (or while stopped)

1Press the [AUTO PUNCH/EDIT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The screen for setting the punch in/out points appears.

During playback, this counter shows the current recorder position in real time.

• Setting the punch in/out points numerically

While the recorder is stopped, you can set the in and out points by entering the time numerically.

1While stopped, press the [AUTO PUNCH/EDIT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The screen for setting the punch in/out points appears.

2Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the punch in point value is highlighted on the screen as above.

Now you can edit the punch in point value.

Initially, the “seconds” value starts blinking, showing that it can be edited.

2	At the point at which you want to set the punch in point,
	press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down the

[SHIFT] key.

“In Point Stored!” appears briefly, and the point is stored as the punch in point.

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The time (or bar/beat) stored is shown here.

3Move the blinking value by using the [CURSOR / ] key and enter the desired value using the [JOG] dial.

4After completing editing the time value, press the [EN- TER/YES] key.

The edited time is stored as the punch in point.

5Use the [CURSOR down] key to highlight the punch out point value, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

Now you can edit the punch out point value.

3 At the point at which you want to set the punch out point,

press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key while holding down

the [SHIFT] key.

“Out Point Stored!” appears briefly, and the point at which you carry out the operation above is stored as the punch out point.

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6 Enter the desired value with the same method as en- tering the punch in point, then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The edited time is stored as the punch out point.

The time (or bar/beat) stored is shown here.

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Set the punch in point earlier than the punch out point.

7After storing times for both points, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

The LCD returns to the Normal screen.

VF80 specifications

The Fostex VF80 is a notable addition to the world of compact digital recording, particularly appealing to musicians, producers, and sound engineers looking for a portable device that doesn’t compromise on quality. This versatile digital multitrack recorder provides a mixture of user-friendly features that make it ideal for both studio and mobile applications.

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The user interface is designed for efficiency, featuring an easy-to-read LCD screen and intuitive controls, which makes navigating through tracks, edits, and settings straightforward. The VF80 also includes a metronome and tuner, essential tools for musicians during recording sessions.

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Fostex VF80 owner manual Auto punch in/out function

Models: VF80