Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Erasing track data

You can erase a desired part of track data. You can select a track or tracks (of which you are going to erase data) from among each individual track, each pair of tracks, 1-6 and 1-8.

ABS 0

 

REC END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erase

START Point END Point

<Notes for the erase function>

When all eight tracks (1 through 8) are recorded, if you erase a part of the chosen track, only the erased part becomes silent (no audio) and the following material does not move advance to fill the gap.

Therefore, the REC END point remains the same. However, if you erase a part between the chosen point (=Start point) and the REC END point (=End point) of all tracks, the REC END point moves advance.

The erase operations are performed on the current program. Therefore, do not change the current pro gram until all the operations are completed.

Erasing

1Set the Start and End points for the erase operation.

Using the digital scrub function, set the Start and End points. See "Storing the digital scrub point" for details about how to set the points.

2While the recorder is stopped, press the [TRACK EDIT] key.

The screen for selecting the track edit type appears.

3Use the [JOG] dial to select "Erase" and then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting the track(s) to be erased.

4Use the [JOG] dial to select the track(s) to be erased.

Rotating the [JOG] dial changes the options among 1 through 8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8, 1-6, and 1-8.

The corresponding [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key(s) of the selected track(s) light in red.

5Press the [ENTER/YES] key after selecting the track(s).

The screen shows the Start and End points.

<Hint>

On the screen above, you can perform the following operations.

1.Editing the Start and End points

2.Setting the Start point to "ABS 0" and the End point to "REC END"

3.Checking the data to be erased

4.Setting the Start and End points by marks

To edit the Start and End points:

Highlight the time field of a desired (Start or End) point, and then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The "seconds" value starts flashing, showing that you can edit it. Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to move the flashing value, and use the [JOG] dial to enter a value.

After entering the desired time, pressing the [ENTER/YES] key to store the time data to the point.

•To set the Start point to "ABS 0" and the End point to

"REC END":

Press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

"ALL OFF" changes to "ALL ON", and the Start point is set to "ABS 0", while the End point is set to "REC END" point. This function is useful when you erase all track data.

To check (monitor) the data to be erased [Source Play

function]:

Press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The display shows the "Source Play" screen as shown below and the recorder starts playback of the data to be erased.

You can hear audio by moving up the corresponding track fader. After checking audio, press the [STOP] key. The display returns to the screen shown before perform- ing the Source play function.

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VF80EX specifications

The Fostex VF80EX is a versatile digital multitrack recorder that offers musicians, songwriters, and audio enthusiasts a wide array of features and technologies to enhance their recording experience. Known for its portability and ease of use, the VF80EX is an excellent solution for both studio and field recording applications.

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