Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VF160EX Fostex
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Digital Multitrac ker Operation Man ual 8588 044 000 (396678) ACCESS PHANTOM INPUT SEL SOURCE REC ASSIGN BUSS DIRECT REC TRK REC TRK AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN ALIGN SEL OUT DISP SEL PGM SEL SETUP INT MIXDOWN A RTN A PLA Y SCENE SEQ. TIME BASE CLIPBOARD MARK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO /REDO VARI PITCH LOCATE SCRUB P .
2 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 Precautions About power supply • Be sure to connect the VF160EX to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this owner’s manual.
4 Inde x f or Applications This index is provided for searching the page of the desired application. Please use this together with the “Table of Contents” which follow. I want to try recording a m usical instrument. Please read pages 31 and 43. I want to partially rerecord a pre viously recor ded performance.
5 I want to change the speed at pla yback/record. Please read page 68. I want to manage the programs b y naming them. Please read page 71. I want to use the CD-R/R W drive. Please read pages 112 ~ 131. I want to erase a tune. Please read page 75. I want to record in time with the metr onome sound.
6 Safety Instruction .......................................................2 Precautions ..............................................................3 Index f or Applications ...............................................4 T able of Contents Initial condition when the power is turned on .
7 Others T r ouble Shooting T o enter the SETUP mode .......................................................133 Time Signature Setting ...........................................................133 Setting a T empo ....................................
8 Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF160EX • PROGRAM feature names musical pieces and manage up to a maximum of 99 titles. • +/-6% pitch control. • CD S/P DIF or adat digital signal direct digital recording. • Auto punch IN/OUT with rehearsal function set in 1/100 frame units.
9 Bef ore Operating This section defines the contents, names and terms the user should know prior to actually operating the VF160EX. Please read the overview before going any farther with your new recorder as it will save you a lot of time in the long run.
10 Regardless of whether executing DIRECT or BUSS re- cording, you must select recording sources and record- ing tracks. You can select them using the following keys, depend- ing on the recording mode (DIRECT or BUSS) you are using.
11 RECORDING System Unlike conventional systems, the VF160EX records on a hard disk storage device, instead of cassette tape. Sound source recording can start from any point on a formatted disk, as long as the point is within a 24 hour time range in ABS time.
12 INPUT Monitoring and PLA YB A CK Monitoring There are two ways to monitor the signal output (track sound) from each track with the VF160EX recorder: input monitoring and playback monitoring. Playback monitoring means that the track output is the sound that is played.
13 F ADER The VF160EX features 16 channel faders and 1 master fader. Among the faders, the faders for channels 1 to 8 are always started up with output signals from the recorder of tracks 1 to 8 (PLAYBACK or INPUT Monitoring) to adjust this level. The master fader is always used to adjust the output level of the stereo output.
14 ..... ..... ..... 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 TIME B ASE The term “ Time Base ” frequently appears in the text of this manual.
15 Names and Functions *1. All keys on the panel will be indicated with a [ ] ar ound the name in this manual. Example: [PLA Y] ke y , [INPUT] terminal, etc. *2. All keys that require the [SHIFT] key to be depressed to take eff ect will be underlined.
16 TIP: SEND T o Eff ect Input F rom Eff ect Output RING: RETURN GND T op P anel Analog Input/Output Section 1. [INPUT] (Unbalanced) Jack: A to F * This adjusts the unbalanced output of the external sound source. * Standard Input Level: -50dBV to + 2dBV * Connector: Phones jack 2.
17 T op P anel Mixer Section 11. [CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] K ey: channels 1-16 * ON/OFF key for each channel during normal display (explained later). * Select the channel to CHECK/CHANGE the setting with ([CH PARAM EDIT] Key (No. 17-22) when CHECKING/ CHANGING various PAN, equalizer and other mixer parameters.
18 15. [EFF EDIT -EFF1/MUTE] Ke y * This is used to CHECK/CHANGE the EFFECT type and parameter settings of EFFECT 1. * Press this key while the [SHIFT] key is depressed to turn ON/OFF the mute feature of EFFECT 1. 16. [EFF EDIT -EFF2/MUTE] Ke y * This is used to CHECK/CHANGE the effect type and parameter settings of EFFECT 2.
19 T op P anel Recor der Section 25. [INPUT SEL] Key * Set whether to send the A to H input signals [INPUT] or track 9-16 play [TRACK] sounds to the faders of channel faders 9 to 16.
20 AU TO PLA Y AU TO RETURN AU TO REPEA T OFF 32. [A UTO R TN-ST ART/MARK1] Ke y * This key is used to CHECK/CHANGE the parameters saved at the start point (AUTO RETURN START POINT) when executing auto return or auto repeat. * Press this key while the [SHIFT] key is depressed to CHECK/CHANGE the parameters saved in [MARK1].
21 51. [F FWD/NEXT] Ke y * Press this key while the machine is stopped for 30X rewind speed. * 3X cuing (rewinding with sound) takes place when this key is pressed during the PLAY status. * Press this key while the [SHIFT] key is depressed to locate the “NEXT” memory (locate the next event memory).
22 T op P anel Display Section 57. [ACCESS] LED * This LED lights ON when the internal hard disk drive or external SCSI device for backup purposes is writing or reading data. 58. [PHANT OM] LED * This lights ON when the phantom power is ON. The phantom power is turned ON/OFF with the setup mode.
23 Standar d Erase Quick About the har d disk stora ge device The VF160EX is complete with a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk (storage device) which is formatted in the Master 16 mode. Therefore, there is no need to newly assemble a hard disk or to format the hard disk.
24 5 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD] key is depressed. If the “Standard” format is selected and executed, the formatting process takes place while showing the progress of the good sectors (Good ***MB) on the disk, bad sectors on the disk (Bad ***MB) and remainder (Remain ***MB).
25 1 . Unscrew the f our screws fixing the panel to the bottom of the VF160EX main unit. If the panel is removed, the hard disk covered with a cushion can be seen. 2 . T ake out the har d disk to the direction “2” indicated in the drawing belo w .
26 3 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key where the “Standard” is flashed. The format type selected is set and “Sure?” flashes. 4 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD] key is depressed. The formatting process is started. The formatting process will take some time.
27 Chapter 2 Basic Recor ding and Pla ybac k This chapter describes basic recording and playback with the VF160EX. Before carrying out recording/playback, read “About a demonstration song!”, “Connections of Periph- eral Equipment” and “LCD”.
28 The VF160EX is equipped with input/output jacks to connect the following sound sources and external equipment. Always turn the [MASTER] fader, [MON OUT] knob and [PHONES] knob to “0” when connecting the external equipment to the input/output jacks.
29 The following describes the contents shown on the LCD and their operations. Menu sho wn when turning po wer ON When the VF160EX is turned ON with a hard disk already formatted, the following menu will appear in order: [Initial.
30 Switching with [DISP SEL] K e y Every time the [DISP SEL] key is pressed the LCD alternately shows the “ 1. Normal Displa y of Current Time Base ” -> “ 2. REMAIN Displa y of Current Time Base ” -> “ 3. MTC Time Display Input ”. The description of each display is defined below.
31 This section describes the basic REC/PLAY procedures in the “DIRECT” recording mode, which is the easiest recording procedure and also provides recordings that most closely resemble the original. Hints and tips to successfully operate the VF160EX are included according to the work flow, ranging from the actual recording to mix down process.
32 PLA Y 1. Press the [REWIND] key while the [ST OP] key is depressed to locate ABS 0. 2 . Press the [PLA Y] key to start playbac k. The play level of track 1 can be adjusted with the ch1 fader. This concludes the procedures to check the sound recorded.
33 Preparing to Recor d RECORDING to 2 T rac ks With track 1 now recorded, we will record the stereo sound source to tracks 15 and 16 of the recorder. Press the [EXIT/NO] key . [CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] key of ch 15 and 16 -> GREEN/RED: Alternately Flash * Indicates that trk15 and 16 are “ RD Y (Ready)”.
34 ABS Locate There are 3 types of ABS Locate procedures. The instructions are described below. • Press the [REWIND] key while the [ST OP] key is depressed to locate ABS 0 which is the head of the pr ogram.
35 Saving on the Memory key and Mark ke y 1 . Ensure the system is in the PLA Y or ST OP status. Press the [HOLD/>] ke y at the time to save . The time is held on the LCD at the point the [HOLD/>] key is pressed. 2 . Press the [STORE] ke y (RED: Light ON).
36 Creating an event memory 1 . Press the [REWIND/PREV] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to skip bac k to the previous event memory point. 2 . Press the [F FWD/NEXT] key while holding do wn the [SHIFT] key to skip adv ance to the next e vent memory point.
37 flashing Punch IN/OUT recording enables you to record over previously recorded parts. This function comes in handy in the following cases. * If a recor ding is unsatisfactor y in either recording or perf ormance and y ou want to redo it. * If you want to recor d a solo part to another track while listening to the backup trac ks.
38 A uto Punch IN/OUT Before carrying out an auto punch in/out operation, you must register the “ PUNCH IN ” and “ PUNCH OUT ” points. • Programming the PUNCH IN/OUT points 2 . Press the [STORE] ke y (RED: Light ON). 3 . The PUNCH IN point is programmed when the [A UT O PUNCH IN] key is pressed.
39 Up to now, we changed the input channel according to the track to record. However, there is also a way to record all tracks with one input jack. You can do this by exchanging a recorded track that was recorded normally with an unrecorded track. This procedure is called “ T rac k Exchange ”.
40 2 . Press the [CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] ke y of the channel intended for P AN adjustment. The channel selected flashes, then the input signal and the current setting of the channel selected appears on the LCD. Equalizer Adjustment 2 . Press the [CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] ke y of the channel intended for equalizer adjustments.
41 flashing Effect Send Le vel Adjustment 2 . Press the [CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] ke y of the channel intended to adjust the effect send le vel. The channel name and current setting of the channel selected appears on the LCD. Press the [MASTER CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] key to adjust the master send level.
42 Create the master tape after adjusting all tracks. Start recording the piece with a master recorder (cassette tape, DAT, MD, etc.). The VF160EX can output S/P DIF (optical) digital signals making it is possible to directly mix down digital signals if the master recorder can input S/P DIF (optical) digital signals.
43 This section will discuss the basic procedures to REC/PLAY with "BUSS" RECORD, which is another recording option. With DIRECT RECORD, the track recorded was determined according to the input of channel A to H. However, with BUSS RECORD, recording is possible regardless of the channel input.
44 Press the [BUSS-SOURCE] key (GREEN: Flashing). The display to select the source channel sent to REC BUSS appears. Press the [CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] key of ch16 (ORANGE: Flashing). The signals of input H started with the fader of ch16 is sent to REC BUSS.
45 Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal Displa y . It is possible to apply effect to the input signals by setting EFF1 or EFF2 to the source at the same time. Details are described later. <Note> The channel signal sent to REC BUSS (ch16 in this case) are not directly output from the stereo OUT L/R chan- nels.
46 Recording 1 . Locate the time to star t recording on the VF160EX. 2 . Press the [PLA Y] key while the [RECORD] key is depressed to start recording. The [CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] key and [RECORD] key of ch1 lights up RED, indicating that recording is taking place.
47 Adjusting the Sour ce Channel Tips: Adjusting the P AN Setting of the Source Channel It is possible to set the PAN according to the sound source of the source channel when recording to two tracks. Press the [P AN] key to switch to the PAN setting display.
48 Tips: Applying an Effect on the Sour ce Channel It is possible to apply effect sound on the source channel during BUSS RECORD. 1. EFF1 or EFF2 can also be selected at the same time for the sour ce channel from the displa y (appears b y pressing the [BUSS SOURCE] key) to select the source channel, as described earlier .
49 Light in green Light in green Light in orange Chapter 3 Ad v anced mixer operations This section describes practical operations of the mixer including functions that are not described in "Basic opera- tions" as well as detailed information about settings.
50 Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing Lighting You can edit the various parameter settings such as pan and equalizers for channels 1 through 16 and the master channel.
51 Flashing Setting value Curve Flashing Flashing Adjusting EQ The VF160EX provides a 3-band equalizer section in- cluding HI, MID and LO bands. You can control G (gain), F (frequency) and Q for HI and MID equalizers, while only G (gain) for LO.
52 Flashing Contr olling Effect send le vel You can control send levels of channels 1 through 16 (pre- or post-fader) to the two internal A.S.P. effect processors. The master channel controls the effect send master level. 1 . Press the [EFF1/EFF2] key to bring up the effect send level screen.
53 Flashing Flashing 5 . After completing the pre/post selection, press the [EXIT/ NO] key . The VF160EX exits the channel edit mode and the display returns to the Normal display. Contr olling A UX SEND level You can control send levels of channels 1 through 16 (pre- or post-fader) from the [A UX SEND] jack on the rear panel.
54 Flashing 5 . After completing the pre/post selection, press the [EXIT/ NO] key . The VF160EX exits the channel edit mode and the display returns to the Normal display. Contr olling fader levels You can control fader levels for channels 1 through 16 and the master channel while viewing the numeric values.
55 1 2 3 4 5 Flashing 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 The screen example above shows the following status. <Hints> If you try to select a channel to which the compressor cannot be applied, a warning message (" Can't Select! ") will flash and the operation will be cancelled.
56 * A. S. P . (Foste x Ad v anced Signal Pr ocessing T echnology) The A. S. P. is an exclusive new digital effect processing technology designed by Fostex. This method extracts maximum efficiency from the limited DSP power. It achieves an overwhelmingly high density Early Reflection sound and wonder- fully smooth High Dump response through the H.
57 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.
58 MUTE MUTE EFF1 EFF2 EFF EDIT Flashing Name Parameter type Explanation L29 MonoDELA Y DELA Y Mono delay L30 PanDELA Y DELA Y Panning delay L31 MonoBpmDL BPM DELA Y Mono delay . Specify BPM and note value to set the delay time. L32 PanBpmDL BPM DELA Y Panning delay .
59 Flashing Effect parameter settings Here's how to set the effect parameters. 1. If the effect parameter that y ou wish to adjust is not display ed, press the [EFF 1] key (or the [EFF 2] key) twice. One of the parameters of that effect type will appear.
60 BPM dela y effect parameter s (parameter type: BPM DELA Y) For effect types 31 and 32 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following four parameters can be adjusted. 1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99 2. BPM Adjust the BPM.
61 Flanger effect parameters (parameter type: FLANGE) For effect type 36 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following four parameters can be adjusted. 1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99 2. Rate Adjust the speed of modulation.
62 Level adjust When recalling a scene memory, if the recalled fader level does not match the current physical fader posi- tion (the red indicator of the [F ADER ADJUST] key flashes), you can adjust the level to match the current fader position. 1 . Press the [F ADER ADJUST] ke y while holding down the [SHIFT] key .
63 The fader icons below are examples of indicating differ- ent status. •The current physical fader position is higher than the recalled position. •The current physical fader position is lower than the recalled position. •The current physical fader position matches the recalled position.
64 <Viewing the e vent memories> The event memories created in real-time by the procedure described above can be viewed by the operation below. 1 . While the VF160EX is stopped, press the [SCENE ST ORE/ MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] ke y .
65 Flashing While " Non " is flashing, you can selects the scene number from those currently stored by rotating the [JOG] dial. The corresponding scene names are also shown below.
66 <Notes> • When executing the scene sequence, the fader positions are recalled according to the fader recall mode in the SETUP mode (the default is " Off" ).
67 Chapter 4 Recor der Functions Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] ke y The user can cue at 3x speed by pressing the [F FWD] / [REWIND] key while the recorder is playing. 1 . Star t playbac k by pressing the [PLA Y] key . 2 . Press the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key during playbac k.
68 This section describes the Variable Pitch Control feature to play or record programs at variable recorder speeds. The VF160EX can change the speed in 0.1% units within a +/-6.0% range. Note that the key changes when changing the variable pitch speed.
69 The VF160EX is equipped with 3 Auto Functions. One is the “ A uto Pla y ”, which automatically starts playing a track after locating it. Another is the “ A uto Return ”, which locates a predetermined time during playback. The third, “ A uto Repeat ”, combines the former two features to repeat playing a certain segment.
70 With the VF160EX, the music is managed according to programs numbered 01-99 (99 programs). These programs are independent of each other and can be recorded or played separately. This section describes the instructions of how to operate the program.
71 P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P01 P02 P03 P04 Delete Selecting a Pr ogram If there are several programs set on the disk, there may be a need to select a target program. The following instructions are based on the VF160EX in the STOP status in the Normal Display.
72 Copy & P aste Move & P aste Erase T rack Exc hange P ASTE COPY CLIP P ASTE MOVE CLIP CLIPBOARD IN POINT CLIPBOARD OUT POINT AUTO PUNCH IN POINT 3 . Press the [REWIND] key or [F FWD] key to mo ve the cursor to the point to edit. Then turn the [JOG] dial to choose the alphanumeric/symbol to input.
73 T o e xecute the Copy & P aste feature select “Copy Clip?”. T o ex ecute the Move & Paste f eature select “Move Clip?”. Flashing or Cop y & P aste and Mo ve & P aste This section describes the Copy & Paste (or Move & Paste) details.
74 < Please note > For regular copy & paste (or move & paste) as shown in Figure 1, the CLIPBOARD IN point of the data which was copy clipped (or move clipped) onto the clipboard, is aligned with the AUTO PUNCH IN point and pasted.
75 ABS 0 (REC END) (REC END) AUTO PUNCH IN point The VF160EX provides the following “ERASE” options. Please read the instructions in its entirety prior to actual operations, to prevent any erroneous understanding of the description. First, start the desired program if there are several programs set.
76 Flashing 4 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key . “ Sure? ” flashes. 5 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key once again. The erase process will takes place. “ W ait Erasing! ” flashes on the display while data is being erased. “ Completed! ” lights up on the display when the data is successfully erased.
77 3 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key . The tracks are instantly exchanged. “ Completed! ” appears on the display when the tracks are successfully exchanged. Then the LCD returns to the original time base display. • Exchange in mono or 2-trac k units 1 .
78 Recording source Guidance source Chapter 5 Features Application This section describes applications of the DIRECT RECORD feature. DIRECT RECORD while listening to the input signal DIRECT RECORD basically takes place with the play [TRACK] started for all the channel faders.
79 Generally, “ mixdown ” means the process for mixing audio materials (instruments, vocals, etc.) recorded on a multitrack recorder and recording the stereo-mixed signals to a master (digital or analog) recorder.
80 If you press the [DIRECT REC TRK] key to activate the internal mixdown mode when the recording track(s) or source track(s) are set for “ DIRECT re- cording ” or “ BUSS recor ding ”, the following mes- sage ( “Rec Mode Change!” and “Sure?” ) appears.
81 Rehearsing internal mixdo wn recor ding 1. Select the desired program to be mixed do wn. To select the desired program, press the [PGM SEL] key and select the program using the [JOG] dial, then press the [ENTER/YES] key. 2. Set the [MASTER] fader to the “0” position.
82 <Hint> However, if you make an audio CD from the material whose actual audio starts from the exact “ CLIPBO ARD IN point ”, there will be no silence before starting audio.
83 Inserting “silence” at the beginning of a song To insert “ silence ” at the beginning of a song, use ei- ther of the following methods depending on the start time. The following operations are assumed to be done when the time base is set to “ ABS ”.
84 When mixdown starts fr om non-“ABS 0” 1. When the unit stopped, press the [CLIPBOARD IN] ke y . The time registered with the [CLIPBO ARD IN] key is shown (in this tutorial, “ ABS 00M 10S 00F 00SF ”), and “ S ” on the display flashes, showing that you can now edit the “ second ” field.
85 Sound sources Applications of BUSS RECORD Connecting the sound source 1 . Connect the sound sources to record to [INPUT] A to D . Preparations to recor d 1 . Press the [INPUT SEL] key (ORANGE: Flashing). The display to select “IN (Input)” - “TRK (Track)” appears.
86 Ping-P ong RECORD By using BUSS RECORD, it is possible to select a maximum of 15 source channels when recording to 1 track and a maximum of 14 source channels when recording to 2 tracks. Here we will ping-pong record the sound recorded on tracks 1-14 onto tracks 15 and 16 for temporary mix down.
87 ACCESS PHANTOM INPUT SEL SOURCE REC ASSIGN BUSS DIRECT REC TRK REC TRK AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN ALIGN SEL OUT DISP SEL PGM SEL SETUP INT MIXDOWN A RTN A PLAY SCENE SEQ. TIME BASE CLIPBOARD MARK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO /REDO VARI PITCH LOCATE SCRUB P.
88 This section will describe digital recording from external digital devices using the [D A T A IN] connector of the VF160EX. Digital signals recorded are either S/P DIF or adat digital signals. <Caution (IMPORT ANT)> To digitally record to the VF160EX, only input digital sig- nals (S/P DIF or adat) with the same sampling rate (44.
89 ACCESS PHANTOM INPUT SEL SOURCE REC ASSIGN BUSS DIRECT REC TRK REC TRK AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN ALIGN SEL OUT DISP SEL PGM SEL SETUP INT MIXDOWN A RTN A PLAY SCENE SEQ. TIME BASE CLIPBOARD MARK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO /REDO VARI PITCH LOCATE SCRUB P.
90 By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the VF160EX, and by output of a MIDI clock and song position pointer according to the setting, a hardware type MIDI sequencer can be synchronized as a MIDI clock slave.
91 Connecting external equipment 1. Connect the VF160EX MIDI OUT to MIDI IN of the MIDI sequencer . 2 . Set the MIDI sequencer for “e xternal sync mode (EXTERNAL SYNC) by MIDI c lock. ” Refer to the Owners Manual of the equipment in use for details.
92 Connecting to external equipment 1. Connect the VF160EX 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 1. Setup the follo wing in the sequence software.
93 Connection to external equipment 1. Connect MIDI OUT of the computer (with MIDI interface) with MIDI IN of the VF160EX. The computer sequence software complying to MMC/MTC must be activated. Setup of external equipment 1. Sequence software is setup as follo ws.
94 <One P oint Advice> Sync signal “V ari” of the “Sla ve mode setting” menu: When the VF160EX is made to chase lock by MTC only, variable pitch will be constantly applied by external MTC.
95 The following is an application example of " Adat Mix er Mode " (= input monitor for all tracks). The " Adat Mixer Mode " is especially useful when using the VF160EX with a personal computer containing a built-in sound card, as shown below.
96 Chain pla y function You can play the whole (i.e. from ABS 0 to REC END) of each program in the chain play list as shown in figure 2, as well as a desired part(*) of each program as shown in figure 3.
97 Making the chain pla y list Before executing chain play, you must make the chain play list by selecting the desired (or all) programs in the desired order. You can enter up to 99 programs to the chain play list. On pages 98 and 99, two procedure examples for entering programs on the VF160EX current drive to the list are shown.
98 2 . 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 play mode.
99 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.
100 Selecting a program in the chain pla y list If the play mode is set to any option but “Off”, you can select a program only from those set to the chain play list. By selecting a program, you can start chain play from the desired step in the chain play list.
101 If you delete the program from the list, all the programs set to the subsequent steps automatically slide up, as shown below. <Note> If you delete or replace a program in the chain play list when “Chain Play” is set to any option but “Off”, the “Chain Play” setting automatically changes to “Off” (which is the default).
102 Inserting a program to the chain play list You can insert a program to a desired step in the current chain play list. 1 . Follow pr ocedure steps 1) and 2) on page 100 to show the “Chain Pla y List” screen. (i.e. enter the setup mode and select “Chain Play List”.
103 This mode allows playing back an audio CD (regardless of whether it is made using the VF160EX or on the market) using the CD-R/RW drive (model CD-1A/EX). By switching the HDD playback mode to the audio CD playback mode, you can operate the CD-R/RW drive from the transport keys ([PLAY], etc) on the VF160EX panel for monitoring an audio CD.
104 A vailable functions in the audio CD pla yback mode • Normal playbac k You can play back an audio CD with the same manner as with a program in the internal HDD. You can control the playback level using the faders for tracks 1, 2 and [MASTER]. <Note> If you press the [PLAY] key, the key indicator flashes for a while.
105 Displa y in the audio CD pla ybac k mode When switching to the audio CD playback mode, the display looks like the example below. This section shows the current track number and name. In this example, “CD01” shows the current track number is “01”.
106 T rk 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 T rk 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 T rk 17 & 18 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 22 & 23 &.
107 D A T or adat Sav e REC END (07m 00s) of real track REC END (10m 00s) of additional track Seven minutes Additional tracks Real tracks <Items that can be saved or loaded as song data> •Memory data: Data for CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT.
108 adat or DAT Flashing You can save data using the S/PDIF or adat digital signal via the [DIGITAL/DATA OUT] jack. *Use an external device that supports 44.1 kHz sampling frequency (the same as the VF160EX). Connecting to an external device Connect the DIGITAL/DATA OUT jack to the digital input jack of the external digital device (DAT or adat etc.
109 Flashing Flashing 5. 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 0 to REC END) is shown as the time length of data saving.
110 Flashing You can load data using the S/PDIF or adat digital signal via the [DIGITAL/DATA IN] jack. *Use an external device that supports 44.1 kHz sampling frequency (the same as the VF160EX). Connecting to an external device Connect the [DIGITAL/DATA IN] jack to the digital output jack of the external digital device.
111 Flashing Flashing * If you load data to a program in which data is already recorded, the newly loaded data overwrites the current data track by track. Consequently, on each overwritten track, the loaded data becomes valid while the current data is erased.
112 CD-RW disc CD-R disc 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> <Note> A CD-RW/CD-R disc on which VF160EX data is recorded can only be played by Fostex machines.
113 • If there is a dust, dirt or fingerprints on the disc, which may cause error in playback or recording, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth or alcohol from the center out.
114 Sa ve/load of Song Data Using a CD-R/R W drive When saving/loading data using the CD-R/RW drive, program data is saved/loaded as shown be- low. • 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.
115 1. After turning on the VF160EX, insert a disc to the CD-R/ R W drive. 2. Press the [SETUP] key of the VF160EX 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.
116 When completing the save operation, “Save Completed!” appears on the display (as shown below) and the VF160EX stops access to the drive, while the disc in the CD-R/RW drive is automatically ejected. <About sa ve error> If an error occurs for some reason during the save operation, the error message as below appears.
117 Carrying out "full erasure" 4 . Use the [JOG] dial to highlight "Setup" and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display now shows the screen for setting write condition, where "Copyright" is highlighted. 1 . While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key .
118 2. Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode. The display shows the screen for selecting the setup menu. The following description is assumed that you have a CD-RW/CD-R disc which contains saved data. 3. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) “Load PGM” and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
119 When completing the load operation, “Load Completed!” appears on the display (as shown below) and the VF160EX stops access to the drive, while the disc in the CD-R/RW drive is automatically ejected. 8. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [ST OP] key) to exit the Setup mode.
120 Save/load of WAV files using a CD-RW/CD-R drive You can save or load a WAV file to or from a CD-RW/CD-R disc. <Important notes for using a WAV file> About directory of a backup disc: • A WAV file saved is recorded in the root directory (in the first layer) on the backup disc.
121 5. While "WAV" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the screen for selecting On or Off of the Clipboard Export function, where "Off" flashes. You can switches between On and Off by using the [JOG] dial (or [REWIND] key/ [F FWD] key).
122 11. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly until exiting the Setup mode. <Note> When using a CD-RW or CD-R disc on which program data is recorded, pressing the [ENTER/YES] key while "BkUp" is flashing brings up the warning message, fol- lowed by the screen for erasing the existing file, as shown below.
123 5. After selecting the desired WAV file, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the screen for selecting a track to be loaded. "All" flashes initially. Loading a W A V file The following description is assumed that a CD-RW/CD-R disc which contains saved data is set to the CD-R/RW drive.
124 8. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly until exiting the Setup mode. To go back to the previous step or about the operation, you can also use the [EXIT/NO] key or the [STOP] key. <Note> The title of the program to which the WAV file is loaded is replaced with the WAV file name loaded (the first 6 characters).
125 Copy pr otection setting You can restrict the disc copy (duplication) ca- pability of an audio CD you are going to make. ON Making an audio CD This section describes how to make an audio CD (CD-DA) using a CD-RW/CD-R disc from mixed-down materials created by the internal mixdown mode.
126 To change the setting, press the [ENTER/YES] key when the “ CD-R/RW Setup ” screen is shown. The current set- ting 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 confirm.
127 <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.
128 Clipboard In point Clipboard Out point mastered song Clipboard In point Clipboard Out point EVT 01 EVT 02 EVT 03 Clipboard In point Clipboard Out point Program 1 Program 2 T rack 1 (CD01) A B C D .
129 <W arning message> The warning message for copyright shown on the screen is as follows. W arning! Y ou are responsible f or use of this digital device. Be sure to abide b y the copyright conditions of the source material. Press “Enter/Y es” key if you a gree with the abo ve.
130 Y ou can select one or more tracks to be loaded. Each selected track is individually loaded to a new program automatically created on the current drive. Y ou can select one or more tracks to be loaded. All the selected tracks are individually loaded to a new program automatically created on the current drive.
131 <Hint> If you are going to load tracks 1 and 3 in the example above, instead of tracks 1 and 2, track 3 will be loaded to program 06 (see the screen example below).
132 Chapter 7 SETUP mode The SETUP mode of the VF160EX offers the “Changing the initial settings” menus, which configure the operating environment of the VF160EX, a “Check” menu that enables y.
133 1. Select a program for which to set a time signature. 2. In the menu selecting display , select “Signature Set” and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
134 <Note> You cannot register the “001BAR“ of “001BAR 4/4 .” Correcting the Registered Time Signature 1 . Under the previous “Confirmation display , ” select bar/ time signatures to be changed and press the [ENTER/ YES] key . 2 . Input the desired signature via the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
135 T empo Map Time signature setting T empo 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 2 . Input the desired bar with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
136 Erasing of the Registered T empo <Note> Metronome sound will be output from track 16. 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 be played back.
137 2 . Select the desired MIDI sync signal with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key . 1 . Select “Midi Sync Out” in the menu selection displa y and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The currently set item will flash. “ CLK ” will flash in initial setting.
138 <Note> There are no 29.97nd or 29.97df in the MTC standard. Use either 30nd or 30df unless you definitely need to synchronize the VF160EX with NTSC video. 1 . Select “Frame Rate” in the menu selection displa y and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
139 1 . Select “Offset Mode” in the menu selection displa y and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The currently set offset mode will flash. “ ABS ” will flash in the initial setting. 2 . Select the desired offset mode with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
140 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 your important data from being accidentally erased.
141 1. Select “Digital In” in the men u selection displa y and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The items currently set will be shown in reversed white and black (In the initial state, “ Analog ” will be reversed in white and black).
142 For example, assume that you have stored the value for 001bar 1 46 clk as the CLIPBOARD IN point, and the value for 002bar 4 51 clk as the CLIPBOARD OUT point. These values will be used as they are if BAR/BEAT resolution mode is turned off. However, the mode is turned on, the following values will be stored instead.
143 2 . Select desired device number with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key . 3 . Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or ST OP ke y) to e xit fr om the SETUP mode. The “Setting the MIDI device number” menu enables you to set the VF160EX device ID number required to control the VF160EX from a sequence software using MMC (MIDI Machine Control).
144 1. Select “Drive Inf ormation” in the menu selection display and press the [ENTER/YES] key . It will change to the "Drive Information" second level and the current drive information currently in use will be displayed (The ▼ symbol indicates there is data below).
145 2 . Input the desired item with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected item will be set. In the "Setup of the fader recall mode" menu, whether each channel input fader/master fader settings should be recalled or not at scene recall, can be setup.
146 The “Pair Fader Set” menu sets whether or not you simultaneously control the adjacent odd and even chan- nels. Normally, each channel fader on the VF160EX acts independently.
147 2 . Select the desired item with the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The selected item will be set. ON/OFF of phantom power provided at INPUT 7 and 8 (XLR-3-31) can be setup. 1. Select “Phantom P ower” in the menu selection display and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
148 <Important!> EQ cannot be applied to the channel (Except the master channel) setup for the compressor. With the compressor channel setup, if the EQ editing mode is entered, this condition will be indicated by the [CH ST A TUS/CH SEL] key LED.
149 T r ouble Shooting A breakdown? If you suspect so, please read the fpllowing explanations before requesting repairs. • Input signal not indicated by the le vel meter ? Level meter does not light up even though recording track is set and channel fader/master fader is raised to the "0" position.
150 • A warning message appears although it was onl y execution of cop y-clip (or mo ve-clip) ? Correctly register the CLIPBO ARD IN and OUT points. The relation between CLIPBOARD IN point and OUT point is "IN point<OUT point". If it is registered in reverse relationship, copy-clip (or move-clip) cannot be executed.
151 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.
152 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.
153 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.
154 Output Level : -10dBV STEREO OUT L, R Connector : RCA pin jack Load Impedance : 10k Ω or more Output Level : -10dBV DIGITAL IN Connector : Optical Format : (1) IEC 60958 (S/P DIF), (2) Alesis Pr.
155 Block Diagram A/D A/D A/D A/D A/D A/D A/D A/D X 2 ASP EFFECT PROCESSOR EFF 1/2 TRK 9-16 / INPUT A-H X 8 TRK 1-8 X 8 EQ A/B/OFF LO GAIN MID Q MID FREQ MID GAIN HI Q HI FREQ HI GAIN EQ P ARAMETERS C.
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