Fostex VF80EX manual

Digital Multitracker Owner’ s Man ual 8588 042 000 (396676) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY ST OP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WA VE FORM MIX [...]

2 Safety Instructions/Precautions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the opera[...]

3 Safety Instructions/Precautions Precautions • Be sure to connect the VF80EX to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this owner’s manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. • Do not connect the VF80EX to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or the d[...]

4 Contents (VF80EX) “See this page” inf ormation b y subject The following shows reference pages where you can find information you need. See also “The table of contents” shown on page 6. I want to record m y perf ormance . Please read pages 28 and 30. I want to replace a part of the previous recording with a new recor ding. Please read pag[...]

Contents (VF80EX) 5 I want to put a desired name to a program. Please read page 62. I want to record a material while monitoring the input signal. Please read page 72. I want to erase unnecessary songs. Please read pages 62 and 66. I want to know details about the training mode. Please read page 74. I want to know details about the mastering mode. [...]

6 Contents (VF80EX) • Safety Instructions ........................................ 2 • Precautions ........................................................ 3 About power supply ................................................... 3 Precautions upon handling the hard disk ................. 3 Note on repair ........................................[...]

Contents (VF80EX) 7 Scene sequence ....................................................... 54 Assigning scene memories to the mark map ...... 54 Deleting a mark from the mark map .................. 55 Scene sequence on/off selection ......................... 55 Executing the scene sequence ............................. 55 Recor der Functions • Cu[...]

8 Contents (VF80EX) • External MIDI equipment sync system by the sla ve mode ..95 Connecting to external equipment .............................. 95 Setup of external equipment ....................................... 95 Setup of the VF80EX .................................................... 95 Confirming chase lock ..............................[...]

9 Basic Features of VF80EX Basic Features of VF80EX The VF80EX Digital Multitracker incorporates a digital mixer with an 8-track (plus 16-additional track) digital recorder. The digital mixer section features a high-performance DSP multi-effect processor employing the A.S.P. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing) technology originally developed by Fos[...]

10 Basic Features of VF80EX Remain indicator Recording method Program Program number/title ("01" is the program number while "#0001" is a default title) The remaining time is 13h 28m 15s. Bef ore Operating This section describes the basics that you should know before you start operating the VF80EX. All users, including those who[...]

11 Basic Features of VF80EX Input monitor and Repr o monitor Event Additional trac k T rack 1 T rack 2 T rack 3 T rack 4 T rack 5 T rack 6 T rack 7 T rack 8 T rack 9 T rack 10 T rack 11 T rack 12 T rack 13 T rack 14 T rack 15 T rack 16 T rack 17 T rack 18 T rack 19 T rack 20 T rack 21 T rack 22 T rack 23 T rack 24 A program on the VF80EX consists o[...]

12 Basic Features of VF80EX Time Base ..... ..... ..... ABS MTC 00M 00S 00M 03S 00M 06S 00H 59M 57S 01H 00M 00S 01H 00M 03S BAR/ /CLK 001BAR 1 - 002BAR 1 002BAR 1 ABS 0 The term "Time base" frequently appears in this manual. The time base is used to show the location in the recorder, like the "tape counter" of conventional tape [...]

13 Names and functions (VF80EX) Rear panel T op panel OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DA TA LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD R[...]

14 Names and functions (VF80EX) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WA VE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF [...]

15 Names and functions (VF80EX) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PA N SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WA VE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF[...]

16 Names and functions (VF80EX) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WA VE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF [...]

17 Names and functions (VF80EX) <Caution> Do not turn off the VF80EX power while this indicator lights. Data recorded in the disk may be erased. 25. [TRACK EDIT / PGM] key • When editing audio of tracks such as copy/paste, etc., press this key. There are four audio editing functions. a. copy b. move c. erase d. track exc hange • Pressing [...]

18 Names and functions (VF80EX) In the example below, pressing the [SETUP / F1] key, [TIME B ASE SEL / F2] key or [UNDO/REDO / F3] key executes "RECALL", "STORE" or "DELETE" re- spectively. SHIFT UNDO / REDO F3 SEL TIMEBASE F2 SETUP F1 F1 F2 F3 Recalling a scene Storing a scene Deleting a scene 42. [W A VE FORM SCRUB /[...]

19 Names and functions (VF80EX) OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DA TA 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Rear panel Side panel 56. CD-R/R W drive • After turning the power on, pressing the eject key in the front of the drive opens the tray. To close the tray, push the front of the tray lightly by your hand. 49. [AC IN] connecto[...]

20 About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX) “Standard” “Erase” “Quick” or Flashing About the har d disk stora g e de vice The VF80EX is complete with a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk (storage device) which is formatted in the Master 8 mode. Therefore, there is no need to newly assemble a hard disk or to format the hard disk. Reformatting t[...]

21 About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX) Select the format type with the [CURSOR / ] key . Then press the [ENTER/YES] key . The format type selected is set and “Sure?” flashes. Flashing Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD] ke y is depressed. If the “Standard” format is selected and executed, the formatting process takes place [...]

22 About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 3 Unscrew the f our screws fr om the bottom of the main unit that are fixing the panel. T urn over the panel that the har d disk is fixed accor ding to the instructions shown in the figure below . Note that hard disk cables will be connected. Be careful not to apply excessive force when t[...]

23 About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX) <Normal Screen> Formatting the Har d disk Carefully follow the instructions below to newly format the hard disk properly. Press the [ENTER/YES] key . The drive selection display appears. “IDE” will be flashed. Press the [ENTER/YES] key where the “IDE” is flashed. The menu to select the fo[...]

24 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) Basic Recor ding and Pla ybac k This chapter describes the basics of recording and playback audio using the VF80EX. Before carrying out recording/playback, read “About a demonstration song!” , “Connections of e xternal equipment” , “Preliminary knowledge” and “LCD” . About a demonstration song! Y[...]

25 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK TRIM TRIM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK MODE FOOT SW ST OUT PHONES INPUT A BOUNCE INPUT B PEAK CH ON/OFF UNBAL UNBAL BAL BAL F1 F2 F3 EDIT REC EFF OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OU[...]

26 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) Normal screen Normal screen with BAR/BEA T/CLK time base Normal screen with MTC time base Screen example while starting up Remaining time displayed in time Remaining time displayed in MB 1 2 3 4 6 5 Normal screen with ABS time base LCD This section describes major contents on the LCD display and their operations[...]

27 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) BALANCE UNBALANCE TRIM PEAK CH ON/OFF BALANCE UNBALANCE TRIM PEAK CH ON/OFF TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5 TRACK 6 TRACK 7 TRACK 8 TRACK ST A TUS / TRACK SEL HARD DISK INPUT A INPUT B OFF ON OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DA TA [PHANT OM] switch Preliminary knowledge • Inputs and trac ks You can[...]

28 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 5 LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WA VE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FA[...]

29 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) 6 7 8 9 10 11 LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE UNDO / REDO SETUP PUNCH I/O AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLA Y STOP RECORD WA VE FORM F1 F2 F3 SHIFT EDIT EDIT EDIT MARK DELETE LOCA TE CD PLA Y [UNDO/REDO] key Use the [TRIM] knob of INPUT A while playing the gui- tar to get proper gain. Set the [...]

30 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WA VE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON[...]

31 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) 6 7 8 9 10 <Note>: Set the gain not to light the [PEAK] indica- tor. When the [PEAK] indicator lights, the input level is too high and the sound may be distorted or digi- tal noise may be generated. In the condition above, if you turn the [PHONES] knob clockwise, you can monitor the sound from the head- ph[...]

32 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) Mark function The VF80EX has the Mark function which allows you to set marks at the desired positions in a song. You can locate to a mark position immediately, as well as use mark positions for the punch in and out points, beginning and end points for repeat and editing points for track editing such as copy, mov[...]

33 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK TRIM TRIM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK MODE FOOT SW ST OUT PHONES INPUT A BOUNCE INPUT B PEAK CH ON/OFF UNBAL UNBAL BAL BAL F1 F2 F3 EDIT REC EFF 1 2 3 1 2 3 [FOO T SW] jack[...]

34 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) 3 1 During playback, this counter shows the current recorder position in real time. 2 The time (or bar/beat) stored is shown here. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The time (or bar/beat) stored is shown here. Flashing A uto punch in/out function You must set the punch in and out points before per- forming auto punch in/out recordi[...]

35 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) 1 2 3 Showing a mark. 1 2 3 4 Blinking 5 6 • T aking a mark point in the punc h in or punch out point You can take a mark point in the punch in or out point. <Note> The following operation is possible only when any marks are stored using the Mark function described earlier. Press the [A UTO PUNCH/EDIT] k[...]

36 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) 1 1 2 MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PA N SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK MIX P ARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK MODE BOUNCE EDIT REC EFF [P AN] key 2 3 4 5 1 MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PA N SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK MIX P ARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK MODE BOUNCE EDIT REC EFF [EQ] key 2 3 Flashing Mixing After recor[...]

37 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) 3 4 2 3 4 1 MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK MIX P ARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK MODE BOUNCE EDIT REC EFF [EFFECT] key 2 5 6 4 Flashing Highlight the “Lo Gain” field by using the [CURSOR ] key , and edit the “Lo Gain” value using the [JOG] dial. You can set the value between -[...]

38 Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX) PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK TRIM TRIM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK MODE FOOT SW ST OUT PHONES INPUT A BOUNCE INPUT B PEAK CH ON/OFF UNBAL UNBAL BAL BAL F1 F2 F3 EDIT REC EFF OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OU[...]

39 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Normal screen LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PA N SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WA VE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER [...]

40 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Flashing EFFECT EQ PA N SCENE SEQ. SCENE MIX P ARAMETER F ADER MAP ON/OFF 1 2 4 3 5 Mix parameter section The Mix parameter section provides five keys that are used for mixer function settings. By pressing one of these keys alone or while holding down the [SHIFT] key, you can execute the following. • P an setting • E[...]

41 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Flashing 1 2 3 4 5 6 Editing EQ The VF80EX is equipped with 2-band (HI and LO) EQ for Tracks 1 through 6. 36 preset entries are available in the EQ library. <Note>: You can apply EQ only to Tracks 1 through 6. You cannot apply EQ to Tracks 7/8. Press the [EQ] key . The EQ screen appears. If you have not edited any [...]

42 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Gain F req. Q LO HI +6.0 -12.0 400Hz 600Hz L-S 5.0 L01: LightKick Creates a light and jaunty kick sound Gain F req. Q LO HI +7.0 +10.0 400Hz 4kHz L-S 8.0 L02: TightKick Gain F req. Q LO HI +5.0 -9.0 550Hz 6kHz L-S H-S L03: Ana.Kick Gain F req. Q LO HI -7.0 +6.0 1kHz 3.5kHz L-S 2.5 L04: Snappy_SD Gain F req. Q LO HI +8.0 [...]

43 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Gain F req. Q LO HI -5.0 +4.0 170Hz 5.8kHz 0.7 H-S L31: Female_V o Effective for a whole chorus part by emphasizing the high frequency range. Gain F req. Q LO HI -5.0 +5.0 120Hz 10kHz 0.7 H-S L32: Chorus Gain F req. Q LO HI ON +3.0 180Hz 10kHz HPF H-S L33: SpeeCh Gain F req. Q LO HI +5.0 +6.0 100Hz 12kHz L-S H-S L34: Dig[...]

44 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Setting Effects The VF80EX provides 38 digital effect types used for the loop effect and 6 types used for the insert effect. As you can select any type and adjust parameter settings for each type, comprehensive effect processing is possible. Employing the Fostex A.S.P. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing Technology*), the[...]

45 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Ho w to make the loop eff ect setting There are two methods for using the internal effect processor of the VF80EX; " loop effect " and " insert effect ". The loop effect allows you to apply a desired effect to track signals during track bounce (ping-pong) operation to the other tracks or mixdown opera[...]

46 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) 2 3 4 5 6 1 Flashing Setting effect send le vels You can set send levels from Tracks 1 through 6 to the internal A.S.P. effect processor. Press the [EFFECT] ke y to bring up the send level setting screen. If you have not edited any track parameter for effect send, EQ or pan setting after turning on the power last time, t[...]

47 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) 1 2 Selecting an effect type Press the [EFFECT] key to bring up the eff ect type/ parameter setting screen. The first time you bring up the screen, " L01: Norm HALL " is selected as the effect type. From the second time on when bringing up the screen, the previously selected effect type is selected. Use the [JO[...]

48 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) T urning the effect pr ocessor on or off You can select the on or off of the effect processor. • T o turn on the effect processor Press the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key while holding do wn the [SHIFT] key to illuminate the [EFFECT/ ON/OFF] key . The effect processor is turned on and you can hear " wet " sound. • T o[...]

49 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Name Parameter type Explanation L01 Norm HALL REVERB Standard hall reverb; detailed and transparent, with a moderate amount of early reflections. L02 Pres HALL REVERB Hall reverb with presence and definition. L03 Wet HALL REVERB Hall reverb with restrained high-frequency and a refreshing atmosphere. L04 NoER HALL REVERB [...]

50 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Eff ect parameter details The parameters that can be adjusted will depend on the parameter type. The following describes parameters for effect types L01 through L38 used for the loop effect. See "Advanced Operations" on page 84 for details about parameters for effect types L39 through L44 used for the insert ef[...]

51 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) Chorus effect parameters (parameter type: CHORUS) For effect type 35 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted. 1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99 2. Depth Adjust the chorus depth. Range: 0--99 3. Double Time Adjust the time difference of the doubling eff[...]

52 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 1 Flashing Scene memory The VF80EX provides 100 Scene memories (S00 to S99) for each program. You can store a set of desired param- eter settings to each memory. Items to be stored include all parameters set by mix parameter editing functions, as well as all track fader levels. In addition to 100 Scene memories, [...]

53 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 3 5 Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired scene number to be recalled. Press the [SETUP/ F1] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key . The selected scene is recalled and the display changes to the Normal display. Deleting a scene You can delete an unnecessary Scene or Temporary memory by using the follo[...]

54 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 Scene title Scene number Mark title 5 Scene sequence Using the scene sequence function, you can recall desired scene memories at the desired mark positions during playback. For example, you can recall scene memory 02 at "Bar 17/Beat 1" and scene memory 04 at "Bar 25/Beat 1", etc. To execute th[...]

55 Mixer Functions (VF80EX) 4 1 2 3 Highlighted Deleting a mark from the mark map You can delete an unnecessary mark from the mark map. <Note> You cannot delete mark 00 . While the VF80EX is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ/ MAP] key while holding do wn the [SHIFT] key . The screen shows the mark map. Highlight the desired mark using the [JOG] d[...]

56 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) The VF80EX is "cueing" in the forward direction. The VF80EX is "cueing" in the backward direction. 2 1 3 1 2 The VF80EX is "cueing" in the f orwar d direction at 64x the normal speed. 3 Recor der Functions This chapter describes various recorder functions. Cueing The cueing function allow[...]

57 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) current scrubbing position 4 3 2 1 Digital scrubbing Digital scrubbing can be done between 0x and 1x speed without changing the pitch while the VF80EX is stopped. You can scrub audio track by track. The level enve- lope of the scrub track is shown on the screen, allow- ing you to locate the beginning of a song or inte[...]

58 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WAVE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2T[...]

59 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) <Loop Function> Current time (or musical position) The Start point is set to the captured time (or musical position), which is shown here. The End point is set to the captured time (or musical po- sition), which is shown here. Current time (or musical position) 1 3 1 2 Loop Function After locating the Start poin[...]

60 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) The "seconds" value flashes. A mark is shown. Flashing 1 2 3 4 5 3 2 3 4 5 1 2 T o edit the Start point, press the [ENTER/YES] ke y while "Start Point" v alue is highlighted. The " seconds " value flashes, showing that it can be ed- ited. Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to mo ve the flashing val[...]

61 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) 3 4 1 2 Pr ogram The VF80EX can have up to 99 programs (P01 through P99) and usually each program manages one song. You can make recording against each program or playback materials recorded on each program. This section describe program-related operations. Creating a new pr ogram When formatting a hard disk, a progra[...]

62 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P01 P02 P03 P04 P03 is deleted. 1 3 4 1 2 1 2 Selecting a program When more than one program exists on the disk, you have to select the desired program before starting operations for recording, playback or editing. Select the desired program by following the procedure below while the recorder is st[...]

63 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) 4 3 2 5 Use the [JOG] dial to highlight (select) the desired pr o- gram and then press the [TIME B ASE SEL/ F2] ke y while holding down the [SHIFT] ke y . Now you can edit the title of the selected program. The leftmost character of the selected program is flash- ing. <Hint> You may use the [CURSOR ] to highligh[...]

64 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) or "MovePaste" 6 1 2 3 4 5 P erf orming Copy (or Move) & P aste Set the Start and End points for the cop y (or mo ve) operation and T o point for the paste operation. Using the digital scrub function, set the Start, End and To points. See " Storing the digital scrub point " for details about ho[...]

65 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) 7 8 6 • T o set editing points by marks: Press the [TIME B ASE SEL] key . Each data field for the Start, End and To points changes to show the current option by mark as shown below. Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to highlight the field for the desired point, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The field starts flashing. Use th[...]

66 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) 4 5 3 1 2 Erasing trac k 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. ST ART P oint END P oint ABS 0 REC END Erase <Notes for the erase function> • When all eight trac[...]

67 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) 6 • T o set editing points by marks: Press the [TIME B ASE SEL] key . Each data field for the Start and End points changes to show the current option by mark as shown below. Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to highlight the field for the desired point, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The field starts flashing. Use the [JOG] [...]

68 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) <Example 1> Exchanging T rack 8 and T rack 24 <Example 2> Exchanging T rac ks 1&2 and T rac ks 7&8 <Example 3> Exchanging T rac ks 1-8 and T rac ks 17-24 T rack 1 T rack 2 T rack 3 T rack 4 T rack 5 T rack 6 T rack 7 T rack 8 T rack 9 T rack 10 T rack 11 T rack 12 T rack 13 T rack 14 T rack 1[...]

69 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Blinking Editing Marks This section describes how to edit marks, assuming that more than one mark is already stored in realtime according to the operations described in " Basic Recording and Pla yback ". Viewing the mark list You can view the marks stored. While the recorder is stopped, press[...]

70 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Highlight (and flashes) this point. 1 2 3 4 5 Enter a mark title You can enter or edit a title for each mark. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./ MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] ke y . The Mark map screen appears. Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to high- light the desired m[...]

71 Recorder Functions (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 1 2 Flashing Deleting a mark You can delete an unnecessary mark. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./ MAP] key while holding do wn the [SHIFT] key . The Mark map screen appears. Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to high- light the mark you want to delete, and then press the [UNDO/REDO/ F3[...]

72 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 1 Ad v anced Operations This chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF80EX. Metr onome function The VF80EX provides the internal tempo map, in which you can set the time signature (e.g. 4/4, 3/4) and tempo (between 30 and 250). It also can output the metronome sound (click) according [...]

73 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 T rac k bounce (Ping-pong recor ding) When the number of empty tracks is short in the recording process, you can solve the problem by transferring audio on the multiple already-recorded tracks to a different track or tracks. This operation is called " T rac k bounce " or " Ping-pong r[...]

74 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) 2 LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WAVE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF[...]

75 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 Slowing do wn the playback speed You can change the playback speed only while the recorder is stopped. When "Norm" in the "Play Speed" field is highlighted, use the [JOG] dial to select "Half." The playback speed is set to half the normal speed and the pitch automatical[...]

76 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DAT A STEREO OUT L, R S/P DIF OUTPUT Digital master recorder Analog master recorder 1 Mastering library EQ Ambience Compressor High Gain Mid Gain Low Gain Rev Level Rev Time Pre Delay Threshold Ratio Gain Atack Copy Protect Mastering mode You can use Track[...]

77 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) 3 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 Gain F req. (fixed) Q (fix ed) EQ Lo EQ Mid 0 0 400Hz 1kHz L-S 1 L0: FLA T EQ Hi 0 4kHz H-S Comp THSHD Comp Ratio Comp Gain Ambience 0 (Rev Le vel) +10 4 : 1 -25 Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed Atack Time = 8ms : fixed Gain F req. (fixed) Q (fix ed) EQ Lo EQ Mid 0 +4.0 400Hz 1kHz L-S 1.0 L1: W et [...]

78 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Gain F req. (fixed) Q (fix ed) EQ Lo EQ Mid 0 +4.0 400Hz 1kHz L-S 1.0 L2: Light Mix EQ Hi 0 8kHz H-S Comp THSHD Comp Ratio Comp Gain Ambience 0 (Rev Le vel) +18 3 : 1 -42 Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed Atack Time = 10ms : fixed Gain F req. (fixed) Q (fix ed) EQ Lo EQ Mid 0 -18 400Hz 1kHz L-S 1.0 L3: Live Mix EQ [...]

79 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) The internal mastering mode is an expansion of the mastering mode described earlier. It allows you to record a mixed-down material on tracks 7 and 8 to the current drive on the VF80EX while applying a mastering effect. Therefore, unlike the mastering mode, this mode allows you to make high-quality mastering inside th[...]

80 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Select the desired pr ogram f or mastering. To select the desired program, while stopped, press the [TRACK EDIT/ PGM] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, and select the program using the [JOG] dial, then press the [ENTER/YES] key. Set the [MASTER] fader to the "0" position. Press the [MASTERING] key . T[...]

81 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) P erf orming internal mastering <Hint> On the mastering screen, you can tailor the sound by adjusting EQ settings (HI, MID and LOW), as well as the ambiance and compressor. See page 76 for details about the mastering effects. <Note> The "CpProtect" (Copy Protect) setting, which is one of the mas[...]

82 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) <Note: There is no need for selecting recor ding trac ks.> In the internal mastering mode, unlike the normal recording, you do not have to select recording tracks. When recording a take in the internal mastering mode, the VF80EX automatically arms Tracks 1 and 2. Therefore, the [TRA CK ST A TUS/TRACK SEL] keys [...]

83 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) You can check the "start point" and "end point" which are automatically registered after finishing mastering. The following procedure is assumed that a mastered program is loaded. Chec king the "Star t point" and "End point" Even if you have made mastering without recording a s[...]

84 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Unlike the loop effect described earlier in "Mixer Functions" , the insert effect is applied when rere- cording any recorded track among tracks 1 through 6. This rerecording mode in which the insert effect is applied is called "REC EFFECT" mode. Six distortion/simulation type effects are available[...]

85 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) The following explains how to record a guitar solo to track 1 and rerecord it while applying the guitar distortion. Before executing recording, you can check the guitar sound with the distortion effect while rehearsing the effect parameter settings until you satisfy with the sound. We assume that the guitar is connec[...]

86 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) <How to edit parameter s> The " L39: Gtr Dist " effect type has 11 parameters as shown below. (Note that the screen example below shows all parameters for the explanation. Actually, you can see 5 parameters at a time while the other parameters are hidden.) Use the [CURSOR] / keys to select a highlight[...]

87 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) The final step is to rerecord the recorded " dry " sound on track 1 while applying the effect (guitar distor- tion) with the setting you made in rehearsal. Rerecording with eff ect Press the [BOUNCE/REC EFF] key while hold- ing down the [SHIFT] ke y . The unit enter the REC EFFECT mode, in which you can app[...]

88 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) • P arameters f or distortion effects (Parameter type: DIST ORTION ) Effect types No.39 through 42 (shown in "Effect type list" on page 49) are distortion types. Each of these has 11 parameters as shown below. 1. Dist T ype Selects a distortion type. Each effect type has following distortion type options.[...]

89 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) • P arameter s f or distortion effects (Parameter type: AMP SIMULA TION ) Effect type No.43 (shown in "Effect type list" on page 49) is the amp simulation type. This effect type has 11 parameters as shown below. 1. T ype Selects an amplifier type to be simulated. Options: Brit800, T remoRect, MetalRect, C[...]

90 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) TCon 3k T rad Condenser 3k (Low cut: Off) Simulates the sound of a multipurpose professional condenser microphone with a large diaphragm. Its warm and transparent sound is suit- able for a vocal, as well as a drum over- head or guitar amplifier. TCon 3k LC T rad Condenser 3k (Low cut: On) Simulates the sound of "[...]

91 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DAT A 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 Digital recor ding You can digitally record an external digital source to the VF80EX, or stereo output signals of the VF80EX to an external digital recorder. This section describes how to make digital recording between the VF80EX and an[...]

92 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DAT A LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLA Y STOP RECOR[...]

93 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WAVE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2[...]

94 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Connecting to e xternal equipment Connect the VF80EX MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (with MIDI interface) MIDI IN/OUT . MMC/MTC complied sequence software is activated in the computer. Setup of external equipment Setup the follo wing in the sequence software . * Set to MTC external sync mode (EXTERNA[...]

95 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WAVE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2[...]

96 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) <Precautions at MTC related setups> The position (ABS 0 or 001BAR/1BEAT/00CLK) when the setup MTC (MTC offset time) should be output was setup by the “MTC offset time setting” and “MTC offset mode setting. ” In accordance to start time of the tune set by the sequence software, setup as explained below. [...]

97 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Chain pla y function The chain play function allows you to play back programs in order according to the "chain play list". As examples in figure 1, you can play back programs in order of program number or in desired order. You can play the whole (i.e. from ABS 0 to REC END) of each program in the chain play[...]

98 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Making the chain pla y list Before executing chain play, you must make the chain play list by selecting the desired (or all) pro- grams in the desired order. You can enter up to 99 programs to the chain play list. The following procedure examples show how to en- ter all programs on the VF80EX current drive and how to[...]

99 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Press the [EXIT/NO] key . The chain play list is made and the " Chain Play List " screen is dismissed. The display returns to the " Select Menu " screen, where the current option of the " Chain Play " menu item flashes (by default, " Off " flashes) and you can now set the chain[...]

100 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Setting the chain pla y mode When you have made the chain play list, set the chain play mode. The following procedure shows how to set the chain play mode after making the chain play list as described before. While “OFF” which is the current option of the “Chain Play” mode setting is flashing on the screen, [...]

101 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Use the [JOG] dial (or the [CURSOR] keys) to select the desired step and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The program set to the selected step is loaded and the recorder is stopped at the beginning of the program (ABS 0), while the display shows the Normal screen. In the screen examples below, program 4 (P04) set to step[...]

102 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) To delete the program from the chain play list, select “DEL ” . To replace the program with another program, select a desired program. If you delete the program from the list, all the programs set to the subsequent steps automatically slide up, as shown below. If you select a desired program, the program set to [...]

103 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) Inserting a program to the chain play list You can insert a program to a desired step in the current chain play list. Follow pr ocedure steps 1) and 2) on page 9 to show the “Chain Play List” screen. (i.e. enter the setup mode and select “Chain Play List” .) Use the [JOG] dial (or the [CURSOR] keys) to selec[...]

104 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) A udio CD pla ybac k mode <Notes> • You cannot play back an audio CD which is copy-protected. • Never try to play back a disc which is not an audio CD (CD-DA). This may damage the VF80EX. • In the audio CD playback mode, you can use functions such as locate, scrub, loop and effect editing, as with intern[...]

105 Advanced Operations (VF80EX) • V aripitc h playback You can use the varipitch playback function which allows to alter the playback speed within +/- 6.0 % range in 0.1 % increments/decrements. * For details about the varipitch function, see page 58 in the owner’s manual. • Effect, EQ and pan contr ols You can use the effect, EQ and pan con[...]

106 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) T r k 1&2 T r k 3&4 T r k 21&22 T rk 23&24 Program 1 (P01) Program 2 (P02) Program 99 (P99) T r k 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 &7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 & 18 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 23 & 24 Program 1[...]

107 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) REC END (07m 00s) of real track REC END (10m 00s) of additional track seven minutes Additional Tracks Real Tracks DA T Sav e <Items that can be saved or loaded as song data> •Memory data: AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT data and Start/End/To points, Scene memories 00 through 99, Marks 00 through 99 (only can be saved/l[...]

108 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Digital equipment Flashing OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DAT A VF80EX S/P DIF DATA OUTPUT Saving data using the S/PDIF digital signal You can save data using the S/PDIF digital signal via the [S/P DIF DATA OUTPUT] (coaxial) jack. • Use an external digital recorder that supports 4[...]

109 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Flashing Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to be saved and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the " Save Length " screen. Initially, the recorded time length of the selected program (ABS 00 to REC END) is shown as the time length of data saving. Normally you do not need to edit the leng[...]

110 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Flashing OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DAT A Digital Equipment VF80EX S/P DIF DATA INPUT Loading data using the S/PDIF digital signal You can load data using the S/PDIF digital signal via the [S/P DIF DATA INPUT] (coaxial) jack. *Use an external recorder that supports 44.1 kHz samp[...]

111 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) You can select a load destination program from existing programs on the current drive as well as " New PGM ". When selecting " New PGM ", a new program is created. • If you load data to a program in which data is already recorded, the newly loaded data overwrites the current data track by tr[...]

112 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) With a CD-R/RW drive, you can use not only CD-RW discs but also CD-R discs. Note that CD-R discs has some restrictions as shown below. <Care and handling of CD-R W/CD-R discs> <About data writing and reading speeds f or data save/load> The writing and reading speeds for data save and load of the VF80E[...]

113 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Sa ve/load of Song Data Using a CD-R/R W drive The save/load operation using a CD-RW/CD-R disc is performed in the following manners. • Save You can only a single selected program data to a disc regardless of the program data amount. You cannot save more than one program data even if there are enough disc space[...]

114 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) After turning on the VF80EX, insert a disc to the CD- R/R W drive . Press the [SETUP] key of the VF80EX to enter the setup mode. The display shows the screen for selecting the setup menu. The following description is assumed that a non-recorded CD-R/RW disc is used. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) “Sav[...]

115 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) <About save err or> If an error occurs for some reason during the save operation, the error message as below appears. If it appears, press the [EXIT/NO] key. The display returns to the previous screen before performing the save operation. Note that saved data before the error message ap- pears is all invali[...]

116 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Immediately after completing erasing the disc, the display shows the same screen (for selecting a pro- gram to be saved) which appears after step 5 is performed. Hereafter, perform the same proce- dure as described above. Flashing Flashing Increases as the process progresses. <Hint 2> If you try to save dat[...]

117 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode. The display shows the screen for selecting the setup menu. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) “Load PGM” and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display shows the screen for selecting a load de- vice, where “IDE” is flashing. Loading bac kup data from a CD-[...]

118 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) When completing the load operation, “Load Com- pleted!” appears on the display (as shown below) and the VF80EX stops access to the drive, while the disc in the CD-R/RW drive is automatically ejected. As described earlier, when loading data from a CD-R/ RW drive, the VF80EX creates a new program on the current[...]

119 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Saving a WAV file Song data can be saved to or load from a CD-R/CD-RW disc by the FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System- 3) format, as well as by the WAV file format. As you can handle song data of the VF80EX with a WAV file, it is possible to directly import/export data from/to a personal computer, to playback/e[...]

120 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Flashing 7 After selecting the track(s), press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the screen for selecting a WAV file on the disk. If no file is recorded on the disk, " WAV " and "Sure?" flashes. You can select " Eject " by rotating the [JOG] dial. To remove the disk, select &quo[...]

121 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) •Showing the title and "-****MB": Even if the specified file is deleted, the space for creating a new WAV file on the disk is ****MB short. Pressing the [ENTER/YES] key shows "Disk Full!", followed by " Delete All WAV? ". Pressing the [ENTER/YES] key again deletes all the WAV file [...]

122 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) ###### 01. WA V ###### 02. W AV ###### 24. WA V <About WAV files saved> • WAV file structure A WAV file on the backup disk has 24 files (one file per track) in the root directory of the disk. The file names are "******01.WAV" through "******24.WAV" where "******" shows the fi[...]

123 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) 6 Loading a WAV file Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode. The display shows the screen for selecting the Setup menu. Use the [JOG] dial to select "Load PGM" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the screen for selecting the device from which the data is loaded. " IDE " fla[...]

124 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) ****** 01. W AV ****** 12. W A V Backup Disk 1 ****** 13. W AV ****** 24. W A V Backup Disk 2 << Special loading method when using a computer >> (*) Method to load specific tracks. The backup disk in which files are saved will contain files from “******01.WAV” up to “******24.WAV.” Should thes[...]

125 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Making an audio CD The following procedure describes how to record mastered songs (using the internal mastering function) to a CD-RW/CD-R disc to make an audio CD (CD-DA format). The “Sa ve PGM” menu in the Setup mode, which is used for saving song data, is also used for making an audio CD. <Basic informat[...]

126 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) About “Copy protection” setting You can restrict the disc copy (duplication) capa- bility of an audio CD you are going to make. While “CD-D A” is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key . After showing “Please W ait!” , the display shows the screen for selecting the program(s) to be record. In the screen,[...]

127 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) When the recording ends, “Save Completed!” appears on the screen, while the disc is automatically ejected from the CD-R/RW drive. After specifying the program(s), press the [ENTER/ YES] key while holding down the [RECORD] ke y . The VF80EX starts recording to the disc, while the dis- play shows the following [...]

128 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) <Details of Mark Enable setting> The Mark Enable setting selects enabling or disabling marks registered between the Start and End points of a material which is internally mastered for creating an audio CD. However, if a mastered song has any mark(s) (be- sides the Start point), set "Mark Enable" t[...]

129 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Loading fr om an audio CD You can load a desired song to the VF80EX from an audio CD you created by recording on a CD-RW/CD-R disc. When a desired song is loaded, the VF80EX automatically creates a new program on the current drive, and the song are recorded on tracks 1 and 2 of the program. Loading data from an a[...]

130 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) W arning! Y ou are responsible for use of this digital de- vice. Be sure to abide b y the copyright condi- tions of the source material. Press “Enter/Y es” key if y ou agree with the above. <Hint> The warning message above also appears when setting the “ Digital In setting ” menu to “ On ”. See [...]

131 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) Press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected track (“01”, in this example) is set, while the screen changes as below. 9 10 Use the [JOG] dial (or the [CURSOR] keys) to select (highlight) another desired trac k to be loaded and press the [ENTER/YES] key . In the example below, track 2 (02) is selected (of course, [...]

132 Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX) <Hint> To play back a desired loaded track on the current drive, carry out the following operation depending on the load type. • T o play bac k a track loaded with the type set to "One": 1. Select the appropriate program to which the track to be played back is loaded by following the procedure b[...]

133 SETUP mode (VF80EX) SETUP mode The SETUP mode of the VF80EX offers various menu items including the following types. • "Setting" menu • "Chec k" menu • "Execution" menu The "Setting" menu includes 15 menu items as shown in <Table-1> below. These items are set to the default value when shipping[...]

134 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Setting a time signature [“Signature Set”] Select a pr ogram to which you want to set the time signature. On the Select Menu screen of the SETUP mode, select “Signature Set” and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display shows the "Signature Set" screen. By de- fault, the screen is as shown below, on which the[...]

135 SETUP mode (VF80EX) <Note> You cannot delete the “001B AR“ of “001B AR 4/4 .” • Editing a time signature event On the "Signature Set" screen, select the desired event and press the [ENTER/YES] ke y . The current time signature value starts flashing. Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired signature and press the [ENTE[...]

136 SETUP mode (VF80EX) T empo Map Time signature setting Tempo setting 001 BAR 4/4 005 BAR 3/4 001 BAR 1 = 120 003 BAR 1 = 90 005 BAR 3 = 60 007 BAR 2 = 120 T empo = 120 T empo = 90 T empo = 60 T empo = 120 4 4 4 3 Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired bar number from which the ne w tempo setting is effective, and press the [ENTER/YES] key . Th[...]

137 SETUP mode (VF80EX) • Deleting a tempo event Setting the Metronome function [“Clic k ”] <Note> Metronome sound will be output from track 6. For this reason, when the metronome function is activated, a new sound source cannot be recorded on the track to which the metronome sound is to be output or sound recorded on this track cannot [...]

138 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key . Setting MIDI sync signal output signal [“Midi Sync Out”] On the Select Menu screen of the SETUP mode, se- lect "Midi Sync Out" and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The current option (by default, "CLK") starts flashing. CLK (de[...]

139 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Setting an MTC Offset mode [“Offset Mode”] On the Select Menu screen of the SETUP mode, se- lect "Offset Mode" and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The currently selected offset mode starts flashing (by default, "ABS" is selected). Using the "Mtc Offset Mode" menu item, you can select whether the[...]

140 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired offset mode and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected offset mode will be set. Setting the Slave mode [“Sla ve Mode”] Using the "Slave Mode" menu item, you can switch on or off the slave mode. When switching the slave mode "On", the VF80EX can run in sync wi[...]

141 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Setting the Recor ding protect function [“Rec Pr otect”] Using the "Rec Protect" menu item, you can select the recording protection "On" or "Off". This is similar to the "recording protection tabs" of a cassette tape. When it is set to "On", you cannot make recording, pas[...]

142 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Setting Digital input [“Digital In”] Using the [Digital In] menu item, you can select whether or not assigning the S/PDIF digital signal received from the S/P DIF DATA INPUT (COAXIAL) connector to tracks 7 and 8. By setting this item to "On", you can record an S/P DIF signal from an external digital device (suc[...]

143 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Use the [JOG] dial to select a desired MIDI device ID number , and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected ID number is set. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [ST OP] key) repeat- edly until the VF80EX exits the SETUP mode. Setting the MIDI device n umber [“Device ID”] Using the "Device ID" menu item, you can se[...]

144 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Use the [JOG] dial to select "On" or "Off", and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected option is set. Fader Fix Mode Setting [“F ader Fix”] By setting the "Fader Fix" menu item to "On", you can disable the operation of the track and master faders on the panel. On the Select Menu [...]

145 SETUP mode (VF80EX) Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired option, and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected option is set. Fader Recall mode Setting [“F ader Recall”] Using the "Fader Recall" menu item, you can select whether or not recalling the track and master fader settings when recalling a scene. On the Select Menu scre[...]

146 Specifications (VF80EX) Basic Channel Function.................... Default Changed Transmitted Recognized Remarks Mode Default Message Altered Note Number: True Voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Touch Key’s Channel’s Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change True # System Exclusive Common System Real Time : Clock : Commands Aux. Message [...]

147 Specifications (VF80EX) Command list Movement (Recorder) 01: STOP STOP 02: PLAY PLAY 03: DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLAY 04: FAST FORWARD F FWD 05: REWIND REWIND 06: RECORD STROBE REC 07: RECORD EXIT PUNCH OUT 09: PAUSE STOP 40: WRITE Refer to MMC Response/Information Field List 41: MASKED WRITE Refer to MMC Response/Information Field List 42: READ[...]

148 Specifications (VF80EX) Maintenance Specifications Recording/Reproducing Recording Medium : 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type) Recording Format : FDMS-3 (*) Save/Load Format : FDIO-1 (**) Sampling Frequency : 44.1kHz Quantization : 16-bit linear (Non expanded) A/D Converter : 20-bit 64 times, over sampling, Delta-Sigma D/A Converter : 24-bit 128 [...]

149 Specifications (VF80EX) General Dimensions : 307 (W) x 108 (H) x 217 (D) mm Weight : Approx. 3.3kg Power Supply : 120VAC 60Hz, 230V~ 50/60Hz (AC inlet type) Power Consumption : 20W Accessories : Owner’s manual : Power Cable * Fostex Disk Management System-3 ** Fostex Data In Out-1 Specifications and appearance are subject to change without no[...]

150 Specifications (VF80EX) LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP PUNCH AUTO LOOP PITCH SCRUB VARI F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD EXIT ENTER TRIM TRIM WAVE FORM MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK [...]

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