Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions

Stereo Input

You can assign input signals from the INPUT jacks or DIGITAL IN connector directly to the MIX or RECORDING bus without having them pass through the Input Mixer. You can also monitor these signals without having them pass through the Input Mixer or Track Mixer. This is referred to as the STEREO IN bus. This can be used to bring an additional stereo input source into the VS-1824. Use the following procedure to route a signal to the STEREO IN bus.

1.Press the [ST IN] SELECT button. The Stereo In/Effect Return screen appears in the display.

2.Press [F1(St In)].

3.Press [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the settings as

desired.

Stereo In Select

This setting determines which external input is assigned to the STEREO IN bus.

Off:

The STEREO IN bus is not used.

Input 1/2:

Assigns INPUT jacks 1 and 2 to the STEREO IN bus. Input 3/4:

Assigns INPUT jacks 3 and 4 to the STEREO IN bus. Input 5/6:

Assigns INPUT jacks 5 and 6 to the STEREO IN bus.

Input 7/8:

Assigns INPUT jacks 7 and 8 to the STEREO IN bus.

Digital:

Assigns the DIGITAL IN connector (coaxial or optical) to the STEREO IN bus.

Level:

Adjusts the volume level (0-127) of the STEREO IN bus.

Balance:

Adjusts the balance (L63—R63) for the STEREO IN bus.

4.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.

5.Adjust the STEREO IN bus level using the channel fader.

6.Press [FADER/MUTE] so the “IN” indicator is lit.

7.Use the ST IN fader to adjust the STEREO IN bus level.

8.After you’re finished adjusting the STEREO IN bus level, press [FADER/MUTE] so “TR” is lit or blinking (p. 71).

*You can quickly assign an INPUT jack to the STEREO IN bus by holding [ST IN] and pressing the SELECT button for the input you want. The inputs are assigned in pairs (Inputs 1 and 2, Inputs 3 and 4, Inputs 5 and 6, etc.).

Using the MONITOR Knob to Adjust Channel Panning

You can use the MONITOR knob to directly adjust the pan (or balance) of the specified channel.

1.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].

2.Hold down the SELECT button for the channel whose pan you wish to adjust, and do so by turning the MONITOR knob.

Be Careful!

If you turn the MONITOR knob without pressing SELECT buttons, you will adjust the volume level. If you are attempting to adjust panning and inadvertently turn the MONITOR knob toward the right without pressing SELECT buttons—or if you let go of SELECT buttons while turning the knob, a high-volume noise capable of damaging your amp or speakers may occur.

*When you release SELECT button after adjusting the pan, the edit screen of that channel may appear, but the MONITOR knob will adjust the pan only for the channel whose SELECT button is being pressed. For example, even when the edit screen for Track 1 is displayed, turning the MONITOR knob while holding down the Track 2 SELECT button will adjust the Track 2 pan.

If you adjust the pan while sound is playing, you may notice “blips” in the sound. This is not a malfunction. If you find it annoying, adjust the pan when the sound is not playing.

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