Fostex VF80 - Manual

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

Contents 7 Assigning scene memories to the mark map ...... 54Deleting a mark from the mark map .................. 55Scene sequence on/off selection ......................... 55Executing the scene sequence ............................. 55 Recorder Functions • Cueing .....................................

8 Contents Save/Load of Song Data • About Song Data .............................................. 96 Items that can be saved or loaded as song data ......... 97 • Save/load using the S/PDIF digital signal ........ 97 Notes for digital audio recorder to be used ................ 97Notes for saving da...

9 Basic Features of VF80 Basic Features of VF80 The VF80 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 Processin...

10 Basic Features of VF80 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. Before Operating This section describes the basics that you should know before you start operating...

11 Basic Features of VF80 Input monitor and Repro monitor Event Additional track Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 Track 17 Track 18 Track 19 Track 20 Track 21 Track 22 Track 23 Track 24 A program on...

12 Basic Features of VF80 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 thismanual. The time base is used to show the location inthe recorder, like the &#...

13 Names and functions Rear panel Top panel OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SC...

17 Names and functions <Caution> Do not turn off the VF80 power while this indicatorlights. 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. copyb. movec. erase...

20 About the hard disk storage device “Standard” “Erase” “Quick” or Flashing About the hard disk storage device The VF80 is complete with a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk (storage device) which is formatted in the Master8 mode. Therefore, there is no need to newly assemble a hard disk or to format the har...

21 About the hard disk storage device Select the format type with the [CURSOR / ] key. Thenpress the [ENTER/YES] key. The format type selected is set and “ Sure? ” flashes. Flashing Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD] keyis depressed. If the “ Standard ” format is selected and executed, the...

23 About the hard disk storage device <Normal Screen> Formatting the Hard disk Carefully follow the instructions below to newlyformat 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 fla...

24 Basic Recording/Playback Basic Recording and Playback This chapter describes the basics of recording and playback audio using the VF80.Before carrying out recording/playback, read “About a demonstration song!”, “Connections of exter-nal equipment”, “Preliminary knowledge” and “LCD”. About a demon...

25 Basic Recording/Playback DIGITAL MULTITRACKER PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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 ...

26 Basic Recording/Playback Normal screen Normal screen with BAR/BEAT/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...

27 Basic Recording/Playback 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 STATUS / TRACK SEL HARD DISK INPUT A INPUT B OFF ON OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA [PHANTOM] switch Preliminary kno...

28 Basic Recording/Playback 1 2 3 4 5 DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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 S...

29 Basic Recording/Playback 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 PLAY STOP RECORD WAVE FORM F1 F2 F3 SHIFT EDIT EDIT EDIT MARK DELETE LOCATE [UNDO/REDO] key Use the [TRIM] knob of INPUT A while playing the gui-tar ...

30 Basic Recording/Playback DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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...

31 Basic Recording/Playback 6 7 8 9 10 <Note> Set the gain not to light the [PEAK] indicator. When the [PEAK] indicator lights, the input level is too high and the sound may be distorted or digitalnoise may be generated. In the condition above, if you turn the [PHONES] knob clockwise, you can ...

32 Basic Recording/Playback 1 2 [ I] key [I ] key 1 2 3 Mark function The VF80 has the Mark function which allows you to set marks at the desired positions in a song.You can locate a mark position immediately, as well as use mark positions for the punch in and out points, beginningand end points for...

33 Basic Recording/Playback DIGITAL MULTITRACKER PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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 ...

34 Basic Recording/Playback 3 1 During playback, this counter shows the currentrecorder 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 Auto punch in/out function You must set the punch in and out points before...

36 Basic Recording/Playback 1 1 2 MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK MODE BOUNCE EDIT REC EFF [PAN] key 2 3 4 5 1 MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK MIX PARAMETER PGM FADER MAP ON/OFF 2TRK MODE BOUNCE EDIT REC EFF [EQ]...

37 Basic Recording/Playback 3 4 2 3 4 1 MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK MIX PARAMETER 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. Y...

38 Basic Recording/Playback DIGITAL MULTITRACKER PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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 ...

39 Mixer Functions Normal screen DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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 R...

40 Mixer Functions Flashing EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE MIX PARAMETER FADER 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 ...

41 Mixer Functions Flashing 1 2 3 4 5 6 Editing EQ The VF80 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 cannotapply EQ to Tracks 7/8. Press the [EQ] key. The EQ screen a...

42 Mixer Functions Gain Freq. Q LO HI +6.0 -12.0 400Hz 600Hz L-S 5.0 L01: LightKick Creates a light and jaunty kicksound Gain Freq. Q LO HI +7.0 +10.0 400Hz 4kHz L-S 8.0 L02: TightKick Gain Freq. Q LO HI +5.0 -9.0 550Hz 6kHz L-S H-S L03: Ana.Kick Gain Freq. Q LO HI -7.0 +6.0 1kHz 3.5kHz L-S 2.5 L04:...

44 Mixer Functions Setting Effects The VF80 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 pro-cessing is possible.Employing the Fostex A.S.P. (Fostex Advanc...

45 Mixer Functions How to make the loop effect setting There are two methods for using the internal effect processor of the VF80; " 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 ...

46 Mixer Functions 2 3 4 5 6 1 Flashing Setting effect send levels You can set send levels from Tracks 1 through 6 to theinternal A.S.P. effect processor. Press the [EFFECT] key to bring up the send levelsetting screen. If you have not edited any track parameter for effectsend, EQ or pan setting aft...

47 Mixer Functions 1 2 Selecting an effect type Press the [EFFECT] key to bring up the effect 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 e...

48 Mixer Functions Turning the effect processor on or off You can select the on or off of the effect processor. • To turn on the effect processor Press the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key while holding down the[SHIFT] key to illuminate the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key. The effect processor is turned on and you can hear ...

49 Mixer Functions 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 ref...

50 Mixer Functions Effect 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 83 for details about parameters for effect types L3...

52 Mixer Functions 1 2 3 4 1 Flashing Scene memory The VF80 provides 100 Scene memories (S00 to S99) for each program. You can store a set of desired parametersettings to each memory. Items to be stored include all parameters set by mix parameter editing functions, aswell as all track fader levels. ...

53 Mixer Functions 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 3 5 Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired scene numberto be recalled. Press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down the[SHIFT] key. The selected scene is recalled and the display changesto the Normal display. Deleting a scene You can delete an unnecessary Scene or...

54 Mixer Functions 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 duringplayback. For example, you can recall scene memory 02 at "Bar 17/Beat 1" and scene memory 04 at "Ba...

55 Mixer Functions 4 1 2 3 Highlighted Deleting a mark from the mark map You can delete an unnecessary mark from the markmap. <Note> You cannot delete mark 00 . While the VF80 is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ/MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key. The screen shows the mark map. Highlight...

56 Recorder Functions The VF80 is "cueing" in the forward direction. The VF80 is "cueing" in the backward direction. 2 1 3 1 2 The VF80 is "cueing" in the forward direction at 64x the normal speed. 3 Recorder Functions This chapter describes various recorder functions. Cueing...

57 Recorder Functions current scrubbing position 4 3 2 1 Digital scrubbing Digital scrubbing can be done between 0x and 1xspeed without changing the pitch while the VF80 isstopped.You can scrub audio track by track. The level enve-lope of the scrub track is shown on the screen, allow-ing you to loca...

58 Recorder Functions DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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 ...

59 Recorder Functions <Loop Function> Current time (or musical position) The Star t point is set to the captured time (or musicalposition), 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 Loo...

60 Recorder Functions The "seconds" value flashes. A mark is shown. Flashing 1 2 3 4 5 3 2 3 4 5 1 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. Use the [CURSOR / ]...

61 Recorder Functions 3 4 1 2 Program The VF80 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 program Wh...

62 Recorder Functions 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, youhave to select the desired program before startingoperations for recording, playback or editing.Select the desired program by following the pr...

63 Recorder Functions 4 3 2 5 Use the [JOG] dial to highlight (select) the desired pro-gram and then press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key whileholding down the [SHIFT] key. Now you can edit the title of the selected program.The leftmost character of the selected program is flash-ing. <Hint> You ma...

65 Recorder Functions 7 8 6 • To set editing points by marks: Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key. Each data field for the Start, End and To points changesto 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...

66 Recorder Functions 4 5 3 1 2 Erasing track data You can erase a desired part of track data. You canselect a track or tracks (of which you are going to erasedata) from among each individual track, each pair oftracks, 1-6 and 1-8. START Point END Point ABS 0 REC END Erase <Notes for the erase fu...

68 Recorder Functions <Example 1> Exchanging Track 8 and Track 24 <Example 2> Exchanging Tracks 1&2 and Tracks 7&8 <Example 3> Exchanging Tracks 1-8 and Tracks 17-24 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 ...

69 Recorder Functions 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 realtimeaccording to the operations described in " Basic Recording and Playback ". Viewing the mark list You can view the marks stored....

70 Recorder Functions 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] key. The Mark map screen appears. Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR...

71 Recorder Functions 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 down the [SHIFT] key. The Mark map screen appears. Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to high- light the mark you want to del...

72 Advanced Operations 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 1 Advanced Operations This chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF80. Metronome function The VF80 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 me...

73 Advanced Operations 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 Track bounce (Ping-pong recording) When the number of empty tracks is short in the recording process, you can solve the problem by transferringaudio on the multiple already-recorded tracks to a different track or tracks.This operation is called " Track bo...

74 Advanced Operations 2 DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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 EX...

76 Advanced Operations OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA 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 ...

77 Advanced Operations 3 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 Gain Freq. (fixed) Q (fixed) EQ Lo EQ Mid 0 0 400Hz 1kHz L-S 1 L0: FLAT EQ Hi 0 4kHz H-S Comp THSHD Comp Ratio Comp Gain Ambience 0 (Rev Level) +10 4 : 1 -25 Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed Atack Time = 8ms : fixed Gain Freq. (fixed) Q (fixed) EQ Lo EQ Mid ...

79 Advanced Operations The internal mastering function is an expansion of the mastering function described earlier.It allows you to record a mixed-down material on tracks 7 and 8 to the current drive on the VF80while applying a mastering effect.Therefore, unlike the mastering function, this function...

80 Advanced Operations Select the desired program for mastering. To select the desired program, while stopped, pressthe [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" posi...

81 Advanced Operations Performing internal mastering <Hint> On the mastering screen, you can tailor the soundby adjusting EQ settings (HI, MID and LOW), as wellas the ambiance and compressor.See page 76 for details about the mastering effects. <Note> In the internal mastering function, t...

83 Advanced Operations Unlike the loop effect described earlier in "Mixer Functions", the insert effect is applied whenrerecording 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/simula...

84 Advanced Operations The following explains how to record a guitar solo to track 1 and rerecord it while applying theguitar distortion. Before executing recording, you can check the guitar sound with the distortioneffect while rehearsing the effect parameter settings until you satisfy with the sou...

85 Advanced Operations <How to edit parameters> The " L39: Gtr Dist " effect type has 11 parameters as shown below. (Note that the screen example belowshows all parameters for the explanation. Actually,you can see 5 parameters at a time while the otherparameters are hidden.)Use the [CU...

86 Advanced Operations 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 effect Press the [BOUNCE/REC EFF] key while hold-ing down the [SHIFT] key. The unit enter the REC...

87 Advanced Operations • Parameters for distortion effects (Parameter type: DISTORTION ) 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 Type Selects a distortion type.Each effect type has fol...

88 Advanced Operations • Parameters for distortion effects (Parameter type: AMP SIMULATION ) 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. Type Selects an amplifier type to be simulated. Options: Br...

89 Advanced Operations TCon 3k Trad Condenser 3k (Low cut: Off) Simulates the sound of a multipurposeprofessional condenser microphone witha 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 Trad Condenser 3k (Low cut...

90 Advanced Operations OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 Digital recording You can digitally record an external digital source to the VF80, or stereo output signals of the VF80 to an externaldigital recorder. This section describes how to make digital r...

91 Advanced Operations OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK UNDO SETUP ...

92 Advanced Operations DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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...

93 Advanced Operations 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Connecting to external equipment Connect the VF80 MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (withMIDI interface) MIDI IN/OUT. MMC/MTC complied sequence software is activated inthe computer. Setup of external equipment Setup the following in the sequence software. * Set t...

94 Advanced Operations DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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...

95 Advanced Operations <Precautions at MTC related setups> The position (ABS 0 or 001BAR/1BEAT/00CLK) when thesetup MTC (MTC offset time) should be output was setupby the “ MTC offset time setting ” and “ MTC offset mode setting .” In accordance to start time of the tune set by the sequence so...

96 Save/Load of Song data Trk 1&2 Trk 3&4 Trk 21&22 Trk 23&24 Program 1 (P01) Program 2 (P02) Program 99 (P99) Trk 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 &7& 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13& 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 & 18 &19 & 20 & 21...

97 Save/Load of Song data REC END (07m 00s) of real track REC END (10m 00s) of additional track seven minutes Additional Tracks Real Tracks DAT Save <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...

98 Save/Load of Song data Digital equipment Flashing OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA VF80 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 extern...

99 Save/Load of Song data Flashing Use the [JOG] dial to select the program to be savedand press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the " Save Length " screen. Initially, the recorded time length of the selectedprogram (ABS 00 to REC END) is shown as the timelength of data saving. Normal...

100 Save/Load of Song data Flashing OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA Digital Equipment VF80 S/P DIF DATA INPUT Loading data using the S/PDIF signal You can load data using the S/PDIF digital signal via the [S/P DIF DATA INPUT] (coaxial) jack. *Use an external record...

101 Save/Load of Song data You can select a load destination program from existingprograms 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 dataoverwr...

102 Save/Load of Song data Please read this first! Save/Load using CD-RW/CD-R By installing the optional CD-RW drive (Model CD-1A) to the VF80, you can save or load data in theFDMS-3 or WAV file format using a CD-RW/CD-R disc. In addition, you can create an audio CD (CD-DA) or load audio data from a...

105 Save/Load of Song data <About save error> If an error occurs for some reason during the saveoperation, the error message as below appears.If it appears, press the [EXIT/NO] key. The display returns to the previous screen beforeperforming the save operation.Note that saved data before the e...

106 Save/Load of Song data Immediately after completing erasing the disc, thedisplay shows the same screen (for selecting a pro-gram to be saved) which appears after step 5 isperformed. Hereafter, perform the same proce-dure as described above. Flashing Flashing Increases as the process progresses. ...

107 Save/Load of Song data Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode. The display shows the screen for selecting the setupmenu. 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. Lo...

109 Save/Load of Song data 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 VF80 with a WAV file, it ispossible to directly import/export data from/...

112 Save/Load of Song data ###### 01. WAV ###### 02. WAV ###### 24. WAV <About WAV files saved> •WAV file structure A WAV file on the backup disk has 24 files (one fileper track) in the root directory of the disk.T h e f i l e n a m e s a r e " * * * * * * 0 1 . W A V " t h r o u g h&#...

114 Save/Load of Song data ****** 01. WAV ****** 12. WAV Backup Disk 1 ****** 13. WAV ****** 24. WAV 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 ...

115 Save/Load of Song data Making an audio CD The following procedure describes how to record mastered songs (using the internal mastering function) to aCD-RW/CD-R disc to make an audio CD (CD-DA format).The “Save PGM” menu in the Setup mode, which is used for saving song data, is also used for maki...

116 Save/Load of Song data To change the setting, press the [ENTER/YES] key when the “CD-DA Setup” screen is shown. The current setting starts flashing, showing it can beedited. While flashing, use the [JOG] dial to select “ON” or “OFF” , then press the [ENTER/YES] key to con- firm. Copy protection ...

117 Save/Load of Song data <Hint> When a CD-RW disc on which any data is recordedis set, if you perform step 7 above (i.e. pressing the [ENTER/YES] key when “CD-DA” is flashing), “Not Empty!” appears on the display, followed by the screen for selecting whether erasing recorded dataor ejecting ...

118 Save/Load of Song data Loading from an audio CD You can load a desired song to the VF80 from an audio CD you created by recording on a CD-RW/CD-R disc.When a desired song is loaded, the VF80 automatically creates a new program on the current drive, and thesong are recorded on tracks 1 and 2 of t...

121 SETUP mode SETUP mode The SETUP mode of the VF80 offers the “Changing the initial settings” menus, which configure the operatingenvironment of the VF80, a “Check” menu that enables you to check the number of events for each track, and an“Execution” menu that executes certain operations, such as ...

122 SETUP mode Time signature setting [“Signature Set”] Select a program for which to set a time signature. In the menu selecting display, select “Signature Set” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display will change to confirming the currently setsignature. In the initial setting, the display will ...

123 SETUP mode <Note> You cannot register the “001BAR“ of “001BAR 4/4 .” • Correcting the Registered Time Signature Under the previous “Confirmation display,” select bar/time signatures to be changed and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Input the desired signature via the [JOG] dial andpress the [EN...

124 SETUP mode Tempo 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 Tempo = 120 Tempo = 90 Tempo = 60 Tempo = 120 4 4 4 3 Input the desired bar with the [JOG] dial and pressthe [ENTER/YES] key. The bar value that can be ...

125 SETUP mode • Erasing of the Registered Tempo Setting the Metronome function [“Click”] <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 thetrack to which the metronome sound is to be output...

126 SETUP mode Select the desired MIDI sync signal with the [JOG]dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Setting MIDI sync output signal [“Midi Sync Out”] Select “Midi Sync Out” in the menu selection displayand press the [ENTER/YES] key. The currently set item will flash. “ CLK ” will flash in initial s...

127 SETUP mode Setting MTC Offset mode [“Offset Mode”] Select “Offset Mode” in the menu selection displayand press the [ENTER/YES] key. The currently set offset mode will flash. “ ABS ” will flash in the initial setting. If you have selected [MTC] in the “Setting Offset mode” menu, you need to selec...

129 SETUP mode Setting the Record Protect function [“Rec Protect”] The “Setting the Record Protect function” menu allows you to turn the Record Protection function On or Off.When this function in turned “On”, you cannot record, paste, or erase data. Use this function to protect yourimportant data fr...

131 SETUP mode Select desired device number with the [JOG] dial andpress the [ENTER/YES] key. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or STOP key) to exit from the SETUP mode. Setting the MIDI device number [“Device ID”] The “Setting the MIDI device number” menu enables you to set the VF80 device ID number require...

132 SETUP mode Select the desired item with the [JOG] dial and pressthe [ENTER/YES] key. The selected item will be set. Fader Fix Mode Setting [“Fader Fix”] Whether the fader manipulation should be reflected on the sound volume or not can be set.The setup content will be held even if the main power ...

133 SETUP mode Input the desired item with the [JOG] dial and pressthe [ENTER/YES] key. The selected item will be set. Fader Recall Mode Setting [“Fader Recall”] In the "Setup of the fader recall mode" menu, whether each track fader/master fader settings should berecalled or not at scene rec...

134 Appendix (Installing the optional CD-RW drive) *a blank panel *two screws for mounting the drive *a CD-RW drive unit Installing the CD-1A <Usable discs> With the CD-1A, you can use discs of followingtypes. Recordable ReWritable <CD-R discs> Can be used for saving or loading songdata,...

135 Appendix (Installing the optional CD-RW drive) 1 <Notes on installing the CD-RW drive> • The CD-RW drive is made of precision parts. Do not apply a mechanical shock or use excessive force when installing it. • Before installing the drive, make sure that the power of the VF80 is off and the...

136 Appendix (Installing the optional CD-RW drive) • To open the tray, press the eject switch lightly. Pressing the switch will open the tray slightly.Then pull out the tray gently by hand to fully open it. Opening/closing the tray • To close the tray, push the tray inside by hand until locked. <...

137 Specifications 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 ...

138 Specifications 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...

139 Specifications 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...

140 Specifications General Dimensions : 307 (W) x 108 (H) x 217 (D) mm Weight : Approx. 3.2kg 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 appea...

141 Specifications DIGITAL MULTITRACKER LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF L R 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 ENT...

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