Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VF80 Fostex
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Digital Multitrac ker Owner’ s Man ual 8588 011 000 (356698) DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
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.
3 Safety Instructions/Precautions Precautions • Be sure to connect the VF80 to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this owner’s manual.
4 Contents “See this page” inf ormation by 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.
Contents 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 install the optional CD-R W/CD-R drive . Please read page 134. I want to erase unnecessary songs.
6 Contents • Safety Instructions ........................................ 2 • Precautions ........................................................ 3 About power supply ................................................... 3 Precautions upon handling the hard disk .
Contents 7 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 • 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 .
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.
10 Basic Features of VF80 Remain indicator Recor ding method Pr ogram Program n umber/title ("01" is the progr am number while "#0001" is a def ault 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 VF80.
11 Basic Features of VF80 Input monitor and Repr o monitor Event Additional trac k T rac k 1 T rac k 2 T rac k 3 T rac k 4 T rac k 5 T rac k 6 T rac k 7 T rac k 8 T rac k 9 T rac k 10 T rac k 11 T rac.
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 this manual.
13 Names and functions Rear panel T op panel OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANT OM S/P DIF / DA TA DIGIT AL MULTITRA CKER LOCA TE ABS 0 LOCA TE REC END SEL TIMEBASE CURSOR PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUIT AR GUIT AR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PA N SCENE SEQ.
14 Names and functions DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
15 Names and functions DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
16 Names and functions DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
17 Names and functions <Caution> Do not turn off the VF80 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.
18 Names and functions 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.
19 Names and functions OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANT OM S/P DIF / DAT A 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Rear panel Side panel 56. Slot for the optional CD-R W drive • You can install the Model CD-1A optional CD-RW drive in this slot. • See page 134 for details about how to install the optional CD-RW drive.
20 About the hard disk storage device “Standard” “Erase” “Quick” or Flashing About the har d disk storage de vice The VF80 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.
21 About the hard disk storage device 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.
22 About the hard disk storage device 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 o ver the panel that the hard disk is fixed accor ding to the instructions shown in the figure below . Note that hard disk cables will be connected.
23 About the hard disk storage device <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.
24 Basic Recording/Playback Basic Recor ding and Pla ybac k 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”.
25 Basic Recording/Playback DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ.
26 Basic Recording/Playback Normal screen Normal screen with BAR/BEA T/CLK time base Normal screen with MTC time base Screen e xample while star ting up Remaining time displa yed in time Remaining time display ed 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 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 ATUS / TRACK SEL HARD D.
28 Basic Recording/Playback 1 2 3 4 5 DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
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 WA VE FORM F1 F2 F3 SHIFT EDIT EDIT EDIT MARK DELETE LOCA TE [UNDO/REDO] key Use the [TRIM] knob of INPUT A while playing the gui- tar to get proper gain.
30 Basic Recording/Playback DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
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 digital noise may be generated. In the condition above, if you turn the [PHONES] knob clockwise, you can monitor the sound from the head- phones.
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.
33 Basic Recording/Playback DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ.
34 Basic Recording/Playback 3 1 During playbac k, 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 recording.
35 Basic Recording/Playback 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.
36 Basic Recording/Playback 1 1 2 MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PA N SCENE SEQ. SCENE TRACK MIX P ARAMETER PGM F ADER 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.
37 Basic Recording/Playback 3 4 2 3 4 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 [EFFECT] key 2 5 6 4 Flashing Highlight the “Lo Gain” field by using the [CURSOR ] key , and edit the “Lo Gain” v alue using the [JOG] dial.
38 Basic Recording/Playback DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER PHANTOM ACCESS PEAK CH ON/OFF LR GUITAR GUITAR LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX MASTERING TRAINING EFFECT EQ PAN SCENE SEQ.
39 Mixer Functions Normal screen DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
40 Mixer Functions 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.
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 cannot apply EQ to Tracks 7/8.
42 Mixer Functions 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.
43 Mixer Functions Gain F req. Q LO HI -5.0 +4.0 170Hz 5.8kHz 0.7 H-S L31: Female_V o Effectiv e for a whole chorus par t 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.
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.
45 Mixer Functions Ho w to make the loop eff ect setting There are two methods for using the internal effect processor of the VF80; " loop effect " and " inser t effect ".
46 Mixer Functions 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.
47 Mixer Functions 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.
48 Mixer Functions 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 eff ect processor Press the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key while holding do wn the [SHIFT] key to illuminate the [EFFECT/ ON/OFF] key .
49 Mixer Functions Name P arameter type Explanation L01 Norm HALL REVERB Standard hall re verb; detailed and transparent, with a moderate amount of early reflections. L02 Pres HALL REVERB Hall rev erb with presence and definition. L03 W et HALL REVERB Hall re verb with restrained high-frequency and a refreshing atmosphere.
50 Mixer Functions 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 83 for details about parameters for effect types L39 through L44 used for the insert effect.
51 Mixer Functions 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.
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 parameter settings to each memory. Items to be stored include all parameters set by mix parameter editing functions, as well 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 number to be recalled. Press the [SETUP/ F1] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key .
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 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.
55 Mixer Functions 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 VF80 is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ/ MAP] key while holding do wn the [SHIFT] key .
56 Recorder Functions The VF80 is "cueing" in the forwar d direction. The VF80 is "cueing" in the backward direction. 2 1 3 1 2 The VF80 is "cueing" in the f orwar d direction at 64x the normal speed. 3 Recor der Functions This chapter describes various recorder functions.
57 Recorder Functions 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 VF80 is stopped.
58 Recorder Functions DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
59 Recorder Functions <Loop Function> Current time (or musical position) The Star t 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 .
60 Recorder Functions 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.
61 Recorder Functions 3 4 1 2 Pr ogram 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.
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, you have to select the desired program before starting operations for recording, playback or editing.
63 Recorder Functions 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] key 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.
64 Recorder Functions or "MoveP aste" 6 1 2 3 4 5 P erforming Cop y (or Mo ve) & 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.
65 Recorder Functions 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.
66 Recorder Functions 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.
67 Recorder Functions 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.
68 Recorder Functions <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 17-2.
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 realtime according to the operations described in " Basic Recording and Pla yback ".
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] ke y . The Mark map screen appears.
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 do wn the [SHIFT] key .
72 Advanced Operations 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 1 Ad v anced Operations This chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF80. Metr onome 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).
73 Advanced Operations 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.
74 Advanced Operations 2 DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
75 Advanced Operations 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 Slowing do wn the playbac k 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.
76 Advanced Operations OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DA TA STEREO OUT L, R S/P DIF OUTPUT Digital master recorder Analog master recorder 1 Mastering library EQ Ambience.
77 Advanced Operations 3 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 Gain F req. (fixed) Q (fixed) 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 : fix ed Atack Time = 8ms : fix ed Gain F req.
78 Advanced Operations Gain F req. (fixed) Q (fixed) 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 : fix ed Atack Time = 10ms : fix ed Gain F req.
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 VF80 while applying a mastering effect.
80 Advanced Operations 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.
81 Advanced Operations 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.
82 Advanced Operations <About Star t and End points> As described earlier, the starting and ending times of internal mastering are automatically registered as "Start point" and "End point" respectively, which can be used for track editing (copy, move and erase) for the newly created program (see the illustrations below).
83 Advanced Operations Unlike the loop effect described earlier in "Mixer Functions", the insert effect is applied when rerecording any recorded track among tracks 1 through 6. This rerecording mode in which the insert effect is applied is called "REC EFFECT" mode.
84 Advanced Operations 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.
85 Advanced Operations <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.
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 eff ect Press the [BOUNCE/REC EFF] key while hold- ing down the [SHIFT] ke y .
87 Advanced Operations • 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.
88 Advanced Operations • 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.
89 Advanced Operations 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.
90 Advanced Operations OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DA TA 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 Digital recor ding You can digitally record an external digital source to the VF80, or stereo output signals of the VF80 to an external digital recorder.
91 Advanced Operations OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DA TA DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
92 Advanced Operations DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
93 Advanced Operations 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Connecting to e xternal equipment Connect the VF80 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 .
94 Advanced Operations DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
95 Advanced Operations <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.
96 Save/Load of Song data T r k 1&2 T r k 3&4 T r k 21&22 T r k 23&24 Program 1 (P01) Progr am 2 (P02) Program 99 (P99) T r k 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 &7 & 8 &.
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 DA T Sav e <Items that can be saved or loaded as song dat.
98 Save/Load of Song data Digital equipment Flashing OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DA TA 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.
99 Save/Load of Song data 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.
100 Save/Load of Song data Flashing OFF ON MIDI OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DA TA 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.
101 Save/Load of Song data 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 track.
102 Save/Load of Song data Please read this first! Sa ve/Load using CD-R W/CD-R By installing the optional CD-RW drive (Model CD-1A) to the VF80, you can save or load data in the FDMS-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 an audio CD.
103 Save/Load of Song data With an optional CD-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.
104 Save/Load of Song data After turning on the VF80, insert a disc to the CD-R W drive. Press the [SETUP] key of the VF80 to enter the setup mode. The display shows the screen for selecting the setup menu. The following procedure describes how to save FDMS-3 song data.
105 Save/Load of Song data <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.
106 Save/Load of Song data 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.
107 Save/Load of Song data 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.
108 Save/Load of Song data When completing the load operation, “Load Com- pleted!” appears on the display (as shown below) and the VF80 stops access to the drive, while the disc in the CD-RW drive is automatically ejected.
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.
110 Save/Load of Song data 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.
111 Save/Load of Song data •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? ".
112 Save/Load of Song data ###### 01. WA V ###### 02. WA V ###### 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.
113 Save/Load of Song data 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.
114 Save/Load of Song data ****** 01. W A V ****** 12. W AV Backup Disk 1 ****** 13. W A V ****** 24. W AV 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.
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 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.
116 Save/Load of Song data To change the setting, press the [ENTER/YES] key when the “CD-D A Setup” screen is shown. The current setting starts flashing, showing it can be edited. While flashing, use the [JOG] dial to select “ON” or “OFF” , then press the [ENTER/YES] key to con- firm.
117 Save/Load of Song data <Hint> When a CD-RW disc on which any data is recorded is set, if you perform step 7 above (i.e. pressing the [ENTER/YES] key when “CD-D A” is flashing), “Not Empty!” appears on the display, followed by the screen for selecting whether erasing recorded data or ejecting the disc.
118 Save/Load of Song data Loading fr om 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 the song are recorded on tracks 1 and 2 of the program.
119 Save/Load of Song data 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 you agree with the above. If y ou agree to the message contents, press the [ENTER/YES] key .
120 Save/Load of Song data After specifying track(s) to be loaded, press the [ENTER/YES] key while holding down the [RECORD] key . The VF80 starts loading tracks to the current drive. The following screen example shows that track 1 is now being loaded to program 02 on the current drive.
121 SETUP mode SETUP mode The SETUP mode of the VF80 offers the “Changing the initial settings” menus, which configure the operating environment 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 save and load and disk formatting.
122 SETUP mode Time signature setting [“Signature Set”] Select a program f or which to set a time signature. In the menu selecting displa y , select “Signature Set” and press the [ENTER/YES] ke y . The display will change to confirming the currently set signature.
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 .
124 SETUP mode 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 Input the desired bar with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
125 SETUP mode • Erasing of the Registered T empo Setting the Metronome function [“Clic k”] <Note> Metronome sound will be output from track 6.
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 display and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The currently set item will flash.
127 SETUP mode Setting MTC Offset mode [“Offset Mode”] Select “Offset Mode” in the menu selection display and 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 select MTC Offset mode.
128 SETUP mode Select the desired offset mode with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected offset mode will be set. Setting the Slave mode [“Sla ve Mode”] This mode allows you to choose the VF80 slave mode setting either On or Off.
129 SETUP mode Setting the Recor d Protect function [“Rec Pr otect”] 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.
130 SETUP mode Setting Digital Input [“Digital In”] In the [Setting digital input] menu, whether the signal assigned to tracks 7 and 8 are S/P DIF digital signal analog signals, can be setup. By using this function, it becomes possible to digitally record from external digital equipment (CD, MD, DAT, adat, digital mixer, etc.
131 SETUP mode Select desired device n umber with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key . Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or ST OP key) to exit fr om the SETUP mode.
132 SETUP mode Select the desired item with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected item will be set. Fader Fix Mode Setting [“F ader Fix”] Whether the fader manipulation should be reflected on the sound volume or not can be set.
133 SETUP mode Input the desired item with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected item will be set. Fader Recall Mode Setting [“F ader Recall”] In the "Setup of the fader recall mode" menu, whether each track fader/master fader settings should be recalled or not at scene recall, can be setup.
134 Appendix (Installing the optional CD-RW drive) *a blank panel *two scre ws f or mounting the drive *a CD-R W drive unit Installing the CD-1A <Usable discs> With the CD-1A, you can use discs of following types. Recordable ReWritable <CD-R discs> Can be used for saving or loading song data, as well as making an audio CD.
135 Appendix (Installing the optional CD-RW drive) 1 <Notes on installing the CD-R W 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 power cord is disconnected.
136 Appendix (Installing the optional CD-RW drive) • T o open the tray , press the eject s witch lightly . Pressing the switch will open the tray slightly. Then pull out the tray gently by hand to fully open it. Opening/closing the tra y • T o c lose the tray , push the tray inside by hand until loc ked.
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 Time : Clock : Commands Aux.
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.
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.
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 .
141 Specifications DIGITAL MUL TITRACKER 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.
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