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Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Record a Stereo Signal?

Recording a stereo signal is nearly identical to recording a mono signal with the exception that you will need to use two inputs and two tracks. The easiest way to record a stereo signal is to link the source (inputs and/or tracks) and the destination tracks. Use the following procedure to link Tracks 3 and 4:

1.Press the Track 3 SELECT button.

2.Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight “Link.”

3.Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “ON.”

4.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. You can now use the Track 3 fader to control the volume of Tracks 3 and 4.

How Do I Restore the Mixer Parameters to the Factory Settings?

The VS-1824 gives you the ability to return all of your mixer and system parameters back to their original factory settings. This is convenient if you want to reset the mixer and system settings to their original values without having to adjust each parameter manually. This is also a good beginning for troubleshooting when you are having difficulties that appear to be mixer-related. Use the following procedure to initialize the VS-1824 mixer and system parameters:

1.Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The “System Menu” page should be displayed. If it is not, press [F6 (EXIT)].

2.Press [PAGE] so that INIT appears in the display above [F1].

3.Press [F1] and “Init Mix/Sys Prm Sure?” will be displayed.

4.Press [ENTER/YES] and “Initializing...Please Wait” will be displayed.

5.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the main Play screen.

How Do I Know How Much Time I Have Left On My Hard Drive, and How Big Is My Song?

While you are recording with the VS-1824, it is important to know exactly how much recording time is available to you on the current hard drive, or, more accurately, the current partition of that drive. The VS-1824 allows you to view this information in one of the following forms:

Remaining Time:

The amount of available time shown in minutes and seconds.

Capacity MB:

The amount of available space shown in megabytes.

Capacity %:

The amount of free space shown as a percentage.

Capacity Event:

The number of events available.

Use the following procedure to select the format for showing the amount of available space on the current drive:

1.Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu appears in the display. If the System Menu does not appear, press [F6 (Exit)].

2.Press [F1 (SYSPM)] followed by [F2 (Prm 2)].

3.Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight “Remain Display” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to

select the desired format (time, megabytes, percentage, or events).

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

5.Hold [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] until the name of the current song appears in the display. The amount of space left on the drive will be indicated next to “REMAIN” in the format selected in Step 3.

How Many Megabytes Does My Song Use?

In addition to viewing the remaining space on your hard drive, it is also important to know how many megabytes a song uses. Use the following procedure to view the size of the current song in megabytes:

1.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].

2.Hold [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] until the name of the current song appears in the display. The size of the current song will be displayed in megabytes next to “Size:” under the song name.

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