Recorder Functions

2 To edit the Start point, press the [ENTER/YES] key while "Start Point" value is highlighted.

The "seconds" value flashes, showing that it can be ed- ited.

A mark is shown.

3

The "seconds" value flashes.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The mark shown on the Start point value field starts flashing.

3 Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to move the flashing value, and use the [JOG] dial to edit the value.

You can also use the [CURSOR /] keys to edit the value.

Flashing

4 After editing all values, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display returns to the similar screen shown in step 1 above, in which the Start point is set to the edited time.

5To edit the End point, use the [CURSOR ] key to high- light the "End point" value and carry out the same

operations as steps 2 through 4 above.

<Note>

As also noted in "capturing the current position on-the- fly", the Start point must be earlier than the End point. Otherwise, the loop function cannot be performed.

Setting the Start and End points by marks

You can set the Start and End points by marks.

<Note>

This method only can be used when any mark point is already stored.

4Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired mark and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The Start point is set to the selected mark, while the display returns to the similar screen shown in step 2 above.

5To edit the End point, use the [CURSOR ] key to high- light the "End point" value and carry out the same

operations as steps 3 through 4 above.

The selected mark is set to the End point.

<Hint>

When rehearsing the auto punch in/out, if you also activate the loop function in which the Start point is set to a point a little bit earlier than the In point while the End point is set to a point a little bit later than the Out point, you can rehearse the auto punch in/out repeatedly as many times as you like.

The loop function is also useful when you make a prac- tice using the training mode.

1While stopped, press the [LOOP/EDIT] key while hold- ing down the [SHIFT] key.

The display shows the loop screen in which you can set the Start and End points.

Carrying out the loop playback

Once setting the Start and End points, you can carry out the loop function.

1

Press the [LOOP] key to illuminate the key.

The loop function is now active.

Each time you press the [LOOP] key, On and Off of the loop function alternates.

2

Start playback from the point earlier than the Start point.

When the recorder reaches the End point, it automati- cally locates to the Start point and starts playback from that point. The recorder continues loop playback until stopping the recorder.

2

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key.

 

To stop loop playback, press the [LOOP] key to turn off

 

Both the Start point and End point value fields show a

 

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mark (number and name).

 

the lamp and press the [STOP] key.

 

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Fostex VF80 owner manual Carrying out the loop playback, Setting the Start and End points by marks

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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