User manual FOSTEX VF160

8588 008 100 (356891) Digital Multitracker INPUT 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F BAL 7/15/G UNBAL INSERT BAL 8/16/H UNBAL MON OUT INSERT L R PHONES TRIM MON OUT PHONES LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK 0 10 0 10 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H CH STATUS/CH SEL CH STATUS ORANGE INPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY OFF MUTE RECALL SCENE STORE CLEAR OPTICAL DIRECT RCL MAP EFF EDIT EFF1 EFF2 ACCESS ACCESS +6 +6 MUTE 0 0 MUTE PHANTOM PHANTOM EQ/COMP HI-G/F/Q EFF1/EFF2 PRE/POST -10 -10 COMP INPUT SEL REC ASSIGN BUSS SOURCE REC TRK DIRECT REC TRK INT MIXDOWN AUX1/AUX2 MID-G/F/Q DISP SEL PGM SEL SETUP -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 PRE/POST START PAN LO-G 1 FADER CH VIEW HOLD/ 2 AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH IN OUT END IN TIME BASE CLIPBOARD ALIGN SEL OUT A RTN A PLAY - - 3 4 MARK UNDO /REDO 5 6 VARI PITCH 7 SCENE SEQ. CH PARAM EDIT STORE EDIT LOCATE SCRUB 1 CH STATUS/CH SEL 2 3 CH STATUS ORANGE 4 INPUT 5 RED REC 6 GREEN PLAY 7 OFF 8 MUTE TRACK P.EDIT EVT MEM RECORD STOP PLAY REWIND F FWD AUTO PUNCH +6 +6 +6 CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END PREV NEXT 0 0 0 FADER ADJUST -10 -10 -10 EXIT/NO LEVEL ADJUST -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 EJECT ENTER/YES -30 -40 -50 -60 - - - SHIFT JOG SHUTTLE 9 A 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 G 16 H TRACK INPUT MASTER Operation Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: 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. POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE." SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or The appliance has been exposed to rain; or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. A. B. C. D. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 2 Precautions About power supply · Be sure to connect the VF160 to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this owner's manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. · Do not connect the VF160 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount of power (such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected. · If you use the VF160 in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station. You can use the VF160 with a power frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz. · It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage. In such a case, stop using the VF160 immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord. · To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the VF160, avoid contact with water or other liquids, or do not handle the power plug while your hands are wet. · To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the VF160, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the VF160. · Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the VF160 because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the VF160, remove the power plug from AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. · To prevent damage to the VF160, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the VF160. When you remove or connect the cables to the input/output connectors on the VF160, make sure that the channel faders and volume controls are set to "0." · Before turning the power off to the VF160, first quit setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the VF160 while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded data, but you may damage to the VF160. Fostex is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the VF160. · Before you change the location of the VF160, pack the unit in the shipping carton or an impact-resistant case. Make sure that the VF160 is kept free from external vibration or impact since the VF160 is very sensitive to vibration. · Do not install the VF160 in locations subject to the following: * Extremely high or low temperature, or significant changes in temperature. * Excessive humidity or dust. * Excessive changes in power supply voltage. * Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces. * Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or speaker). · If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low temperature to a warm place, or if you use the VF160 in a room in which the temperature varies significantly during winter, condensation may occur on the hard disk or other parts. In such cases, leave the VF160 for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power. Note on repair · The VF160 does not use any parts that user can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs. · Use the packing carton designed for the VF160 when you transport the VF160 to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the VF160 completely using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport. About copyrights · It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution-any purpose other than for your personal pleasure. About damage · Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by using the VF160. 3 Index for 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 musical instrument. I want to listen any number of times to playback of a recorded tune. Please read pages 31 and 43. I want to partially rerecord a previously recorded performance. Please read page 69. I want to locate to the desired point. Please read page 37. Please read page 34. I want to format the hard disc. I want to exchange tracks. Please read page 23. I want to copy one section of the tune to another track. Please read pages 39 and 76. I want to mixdown all recordings on the 16 tracks. Please read page 72. I want to make a multiple number of programs. Please read page 42. I want to simultaneously record analog and digital signals. Please read page 70. I want to control the VF160 with MIDI. Please read page 89. I want to know details on the internal effecter. Please read page 90. I want to make an original CD. Please read page 57. I want to store and recall the mixing setting. Please read page 120. I want to digitally record my own selected tunes from CD and MD. Please read page 61. I want to locate to the head of the program while fast winding. Please read page 88. I want to make a backup of the song data. Please read page 67. I want to use the internal compressor. Please read page 98. I want to use the condenser type microphone. Please read pages 54 and 141. I want to send a signal to an external effector. Please read page 140. I want to use the equalizer at recording. Please read page 53. I want to search the point by digital scrubbing. Please read pages 40 and 51. I want to use the internal effector at recording. Please read page 67. Please read pages 41, 50 and 56. 4 I want to change the speed at playback/record. I want to operate the faders in pairs. Please read page 68. I want to manage the programs by naming them. Please read page 139. I want to make a tempo map. Please read page 71. I want to use the SCSI type CD-RW drive. Please read pages 126 and 128. I want to mixdown without using external equipment. Please read page 114. I want to use the optional CD-RW drive. Please read page 79. I want to format the backup disks. Please read pages 114 and 145. I want to erase a tune. Please read page 102. I want to setup the MTC offset time. Please read page 75. I want to record in time with the metronome sound. Please read page 131. I want to sync with external equipment. Please read page 87. I want to mix record the track playback sound and a newly performed tune. Please read page 90-94. I want to output a MIDI sync signal to external MIDI equipment. Please read page 85. I want to make a ping-pong recording. Please read page 130. I want to ascertain the hard disk format information. Please read page 86. I want to apply protect on a recorded program. Please read page 137. I want to exchange the hard disk. Please read page 133. I want to use the recorded sound in the computer. Please read page 24. I want to make event map of the scenes. Please read page 108. I want to setup PAN. Please read page 64. I want to ascertain the recording functions of VF160. Please read pages 40 and 50. I want to delete an unnecessary program. Please read page 9. I want to operate the "Adat Mixer Mode". Please read page 71. I want to locate to a point previous to the desired point. Please read page 95. Please read page 130. 5 Table of Contents Safety Instruction.......................................................2 Precautions...............................................................3 Programming the PUNCH IN/OUT points.........................................38 Auto Punch In/Out rehearsal..............................................................38 Auto Punch In/Out take.......................................................................38 Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF160 Introduction...............................................................................8 Product Features.........................................................................8 Track Exchange................................................................39 Mixing.....................................................................................40 · Level Adjustment................................................................40 · PAN Adjustment..................................................................40 · Equalizer Adjustment........................................................40 · Effect Send Level Adjustment............................................41 · Modifying Effect Type........................................................41 Before Operating.............................................................9 · Two RECORDING Modes.......................................................9 · RECORDING System............................................................11 · PROGRAM............................................................................11 · REMAIN Indicator...............................................................11 · CHANNEL and TRACK........................................................12 · ADDITIONAL TRACK..........................................................12 · INPUT Monitoring and PLAYBACK Monitoring...............12 · EVENT..................................................................................12 · TRIM.....................................................................................13 · FADER...................................................................................13 · [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key...................................................13 · TIME BASE............................................................................14 Mix Down...........................................................................42 · Analog Mix Down................................................................42 · Digital Mix Down.................................................................42 Instructions to Record with BUSS RECORD.................43 · Recording the "H" Input Signal to Track 1........................44 · Recording 8 INPUTs to Tracks 7 and 8...............................46 Chapter 3 Advanced Mixer Operations Initial condition when the power is turned on..........................49 Operations while the Normal Display is shown.......................49 · Fader....................................................................................49 · Channel mute and Solo function.......................................49 · Master channel mute..........................................................49 · "Adat Mixer Mode" On/Off................................................49 Names and Functions......................................................15 · Analog Input/Output Section...........................................16 · Mixer Section.......................................................................17 · Recorder Section.................................................................19 · Display Section....................................................................22 · Rear Panel............................................................................22 · Front Panel...........................................................................22 About the hard disk storage device................................23 · Reformatting the Hard Disk...............................................23 · Replacing a Hard Disk.........................................................24 · Formatting the New Hard Disk..........................................26 Channel Parameter Edit..................................................50 · Adjusting PAN.....................................................................50 · Adjusting EQ........................................................................51 · Controlling Effect Send Level.............................................52 · Selecting Pre/Post of Effect Sends.....................................52 · Controlling AUX Send Level...............................................53 · Selecting Pre/Post of AUX Sends........................................53 · Controlling Fader Levels....................................................54 · Setting the Compressor......................................................54 · Channel View.......................................................................55 Chapter 2 Basic Recording and Playback About demonstration song!...........................................27 Connections of Peripheral Equipment..........................28 LCD...........................................................................................29 Instructions for DIRECT Record.....................................31 · Recording to One Track......................................................31 · Recording to Two Tracks....................................................33 Effect Edit Mode...............................................................56 · About the Effect Types........................................................57 · Selecting the Effect Type....................................................58 · Effect Parameter Settings...................................................59 · Effect Parameter Details.....................................................59 Locate Function...............................................................34 · ABS Locate............................................................................34 · Locating a mark point using a Memory key......................34 Saving on the Memory key and Mark key..........................................35 Direct Location of Memory key or Mark key.....................................35 Changing the Time Saved in the Memory key and Mark key.........35 Scene Memory..................................................................61 · Storing to a Scene Memory.................................................61 · Recalling a Scene Memory..................................................62 · Level Adjust.........................................................................62 · Fader Adjust........................................................................62 · Direct Recall of a Scene Memory........................................63 · Clearing a Scene Memory...................................................63 · Locating an Event Memory................................................36 Creating an event memory..................................................................36 Viewing the event memories...............................................................36 Locate by specifying the event memory............................................36 Skip locate...............................................................................................36 Scene Event Map..............................................................64 · Creating an Event Memory................................................64 · Creating the Scene Event Map............................................65 · Deleting an Event Memory.................................................65 · Scene Sequence Mode On/Off Selection...........................66 · Executing the Scene Sequence...........................................66 Punch In/Out.....................................................................37 · Manual Punch In/Out.........................................................37 · Punch In/Out with Foot Switch..........................................37 ·Auto Punch In/Out..............................................................38 6 Chapter 4 Recorder Functions Cueing/Digital Scrubbing...............................................67 · Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] key...........................67 · Shuttle Cueing.....................................................................67 · Digital Scrubbing with the [SCRUB] key............................67 Chapter 6 Save/Load of Song Data Saving data using the S/PDIF or adat digital Signal................98 Loading data using the S/PDIF or adat digital Signal..............100 Saving /Loading Data using SCSI...........................................102 Save/Load a WAV File...............................................................108 Save/Load using CD-RW/CD-R..............................................114 · Saving data using a CD-RW drive (Backup).........................116 · Loading backup data from a CD-RW drive..........................118 · Making an audio CD................................................................120 · Loading from an audio CD.....................................................123 Variable Pitch Control......................................................68 · Variable Pitch Control ON/OFF.........................................68 · Setting the Speed.................................................................68 Auto Function...................................................................69 · Auto Play..............................................................................69 · Auto Return.........................................................................69 Set (Store) Start/End Point.............................................69 · Auto Repeat.........................................................................69 Chapter 7 SETUP Mode To enter the SETUP mode........................................................126 Time Signature Setting............................................................126 Setting a Tempo........................................................................128 Setting the Metronome function.............................................129 Setting a preroll value..............................................................130 Setting MIDI sync output signal..............................................130 Setting an MTC frame rate.......................................................131 Setting an MTC offset value.....................................................131 Setting MTC offset mode.........................................................132 Setting the Slave mode............................................................132 Setting the Slave type..............................................................133 Setting the Record Protect function.......................................133 Setting Digital Input..................................................................134 Setting Digital Output..............................................................135 Setting BAR/BEAT Resolution mode.....................................135 Setting the MIDI device number..............................................136 Checking the number of track events.....................................136 The Drive Format Information.................................................137 Drive Setting.............................................................................137 Fader Fix mode Setting............................................................138 Fader Recall mode Setting......................................................138 Pair fader Setting......................................................................139 On/Off of Phantom Power Setting..........................................140 Compressor Channel Setting.................................................141 Program....................................................................................70 · Creating a New Program.....................................................70 · Selecting a Program............................................................71 · Erasing a Program...............................................................71 · Editing a Program Title.......................................................71 Editing the Track...............................................................72 · Copy & Paste and Move & Paste.........................................73 Executing Copy (or Move) and CLIP...............................73 Pasting Data.....................................................................73 Undo/Redo Paste.............................................................74 · Erase.....................................................................................75 Erasing Data.....................................................................75 Undo/Redo Erase............................................................76 Track Exchange................................................................76 · Executing Track Exchange.................................................76 Exchange in 8-track unit.................................................77 Exchange in mono or 2-track unit..................................77 Chapter 5 Features Application Applications of DIRECT RECORD............................................78 · DIRECT RECORD while Listening to the Input signal.............78 Internal Mixdown Mode.............................................................79 · Activating the internal mixdown mode..................................80 · Rehearsing internal mixdown recording................................81 · Performing internal mixdown mode.......................................81 · Inserting "Silence" at the beginning of a song........................83 Trouble Shooting Troubles at recording?............................................................142 Having trouble Editing?...........................................................143 Applications of BUSS RECORD...............................................85 · Record by Mixing the Input Sound and Play sound...............85 · Ping-Pong RECORD.....................................................................86 Metronome Function.................................................................87 Digital Recording.......................................................................88 · Digital Recording from an External Digital Device................88 Installing the CD-1A How to install the CD-1A..........................................................145 Opening/closing the tray.........................................................146 Placing/removing a disc..........................................................146 Recording 16 Tracks at the Same Time.....................................89 MIDI Clock Sync System............................................................90 MIDI Sync/MIDI Machine Control System................................91 External MIDI equipment Sync System by the Slave Mode..........93 Applications example of "Adat Mixer Mode"...................................95 Others MIDI Implementation Chart.....................................................147 MMC Command List................................................................148 Inquiry Message List................................................................148 Maintenance...................................................................................149 Specifications..............................................................................149 Block Diagram..........................................................................150 7 Chapter 1 Basic Features of VF160 Introduction Congratulations! You have chosen a truly unique multitracking device. The VF160 Fostex Digital Multitracker features a myriad of high-tech functions. These include a digital mixer incorporates high-performance DSP multi-effect made possible using the Fostex-original A.S.P. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing) technology, as well as an integrated 16-track (+8 additional tracks) digital recorder that can record or play uncompressed 44.1kHz/16 bit high quality sound. Please read the entire User's Manual to ensure safe and proper use of your recorder. Recorder Section · Employs the FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3) Fostex format. 16-track (plus 8 additional tracks) REC/PLAY with high quality uncompressed 16 bit/44.1kHz sound. Roughly 3 hour recording per 1GB in mono-track. · Nondestructive voice editing of copy/paste, move/ paste, erase, and undo/redo features as expected from a digital recorder. · 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. Product Features Mixer Section · Standard high performance DSP multi-effects with A.S.P. Fostex Advanced Signal Processing technology. · Intuitive control of all signals with 16-input and stereo master fader. · All input channels come with channel ON/OFF switch, 3-band equalizer, PRE/POST switchable 2-channel EFF/AUX send. · All 8 channel analog inputs come with built-in trim. Mic to line level compatibility. · Analog channel input 7 and 8 come with phones connector and XLR connector for phantom power. Built-in insert terminals. · 2 Record Assigns: DIRECT Rec to simultaneously record 8 analog channels and REC BUS Rec for pingpong recording. 16-track simultaneous recording of adat digital signals in DIRECT Rec. · Built-in Scene Memory function to set fader/effect setting and to program/search up to a maximum of 99 mixer modes. · Output mixed-down signals as S/P DIF digital signals and digital record with DAT and other external digital recorders. · You can mixdown within the VF160 itself by utilizing the internal mixdown mode. In addition, a CD of the mixdown can be recorded. · Auto punch IN/OUT with rehearsal function set in 1/100 frame units. Foot switch for manual punch IN/OUT. Others · Dot matrix LCD and auto-illuminating keys. Graphic display of mixer and recorder settings/ modes. · 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk compatibility. · Standard SCSI terminal to connect external SCSI equipment (MO, zip etc.). Save/load all VF160 data (recorder/mixer data), as well as read/write recorded sounds as WAVE files. · Save/load of song data using CD-RW/CD-R discs is possible by mounting an optional Fostex CD-RW drive (Model CD-1A) in the VF160 or by connecting an external CD-RW drive unit via the SCSI port. You can also make an original audio CD using the CDR disc. (Note that not all SCSI CD-RW drives in the market can be used.) · Save/load to S/P DIF or adat digital signal. · MIDI clock and song position pointer and MTC (MIDI Time Code) output. · MMC (MIDI Machine Control). · Slave program (run) from external MTC input. · Internal metronome function to rhythm guide recordings. · Bar/beat edit (cut off clock) with bar/beat resolution. · Six editing memory points and 7 marked points. · 0-10 second pre-roll time settings. 8 Before Operating This section defines the contents, names and terms the user should know prior to actually operating the VF160. 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. Two RECORDING Modes The VF160 has 2 recording modes, called REC ASSIGN. DIRECT Recording The first recording mode is the DIRECT REC mode. This recording mode is mainly used to: * Record signals that are not processed and input in A to H; and * Simultaneously record all signals input in A to H on separate tracks. In this mode, the signals input in A to H are gain tuned with the TRIM knob, then directly sent to the recorder track. The tracks are recorded as shown at the input terminal. The A input signals are recorded on track 1/ 9. Similarly, the B input signals are recorded on track 2/10 and finally the H input signals are recorded on track 8/16. Therefore, it is possible to easily record on all tracks by simply tuning the gain with the TRIM knob. Note that the same signals are sent to tracks 1/9 to 8/ 16. Therefore, when 16 tracks are simultaneously recorded, two tracks of the same sound will each be created. In other words, only a maximum of 8 tracks can be simultaneously recorded with different sounds for input signals A to H. By using the adat digital input it becomes possible to simultaneously record different sounds on 16 tracks. Refer to the later section for more specific instructions. INPUT A-H INPUT 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G BAL UNBAL INSERT 8/16/H UNBAL BAL INSERT BUSS Recording The second recording mode is the BUSS REC mode. This recording mode is mainly used to: * Record sounds while applying equalizer and built-in effects; and * Record (ping-pong recording, etc.) signals mixed on multiple channels on two or one track. This mode is used to record signals sent to the REC BUSS, that is the recording buss, after the input signal or track play sound is processed through the mixer and level tuned or equalized. Built-in effect signals can also be sent to the REC BUSS, therefore, sounds applied with an effect can also be recorded. The channels sent to REC BUSS are called SOURCE. The REC BUSS comes with L/R 2-channels, therefore, it is possible to simultaneously BUSS REC either 2 or 1 track. MIXER CH STATUS/CH SEL CH STATUS ORANGE INPUT RED REC GREEN PLAY OFF MUTE RECALL CLEAR DIRECT RCL SCENE STORE MAP EFF EDIT EFF1 EFF2 +6 +6 MUTE 0 0 MUTE EQ/COMP HI-G/F/Q EFF1/EFF2 Playback sound PRE/POST -10 -10 COMP AUX1/AUX2 MID-G/F/Q -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 PRE/POST PAN LO-G - - FADER CH VIEW CH PARAM EDIT 1 CH STATUS/CH SEL 2 3 CH STATUS ORANGE 4 INPUT 5 RED REC 6 GREEN PLAY 7 OFF 8 MUTE TRACK Playback sound A B C D E F G H +6 +6 +6 0 0 0 -10 -10 -10 Input signal TRIM -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 - - - TRIM A-H 9 A LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK LINE MIC PEAK 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 G 16 H TRACK INPUT MASTER 1/9/A 2/10/B 3/11/C 4/12/D 5/13/E 6/14/F 7/15/G 8/16/H RECORDER 1 ~ 16 Track Mix and record to 1 or 2 tracks REC BUSS LR 1/9 2/10 3/11 4/12 5/13 6/14 7/15 8/16 RECORDER 1~16 Track 1 2 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 7 14 8 15 16 9 Regardless of whether executing DIRECT or BUSS recording, you must select recording sources and recording tracks. You can select them using the following keys, depending on the recording mode (DIRECT or BUSS) you are using. [INPUT SEL] key [DIRECT REC TRK] key The following figure shows that track 1 is armed (READY), so that input A signal can be recorded on track 1. INPUT SEL SOURCE REC ASSIGN BUSS REC TRK DIRECT REC TRK INT MIXDOWN For BUSS recording: [INPUT SEL], [BUSS-SOURCE] and [BUSS-REC TRK] keys are used. · [INPUT SEL] key To make "BUSS recording" of input signals, press the [INPUT SEL] key and set source signals to inputs by pressing the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] keys of channels 9 through 16. In the following figure, the source for channel 16 is set to input H. [BUSS-SOURCE] key [BUSS-REC TRK] key For DIRECT recording: [INPUT SEL] and [DIRECT REC TRK] keys are used. · [INPUT SEL] key The [INPUT SEL] key is used to select the channel sources between the recorder's output signals (TRACK) and input signals (INPUT). Pressing the [INPUT SEL] key displays the input select screen. Initially, after turning on the VF160 power (power on default), this screen looks as below, in which all channel sources are set to recorder's output signals. For DIRECT recording, without changing the setting of the screen above, press the [DIRECT REC TRK] key and specify the recording tracks. This setting is also used for track bouncing via the BUSS recording mode. Tips: Pressing the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of channel 9-16 while holding down the [SHIFT] key switches channel sources for all tracks 9 through 16 between "IN" (input A through H) and "TRK" simultaneously. ·[BUSS SOURCE] key The [BUSS SOURCE] key is used to select source channels for BUSS recording. If you press the [BUSS SOURCE] key when the input select screen is set as the figure shown above (i.e. the source for channel 16 is set to input H), the source select screen as below appears. While this screen is shown, you can select the desired source channel(s) for BUSS recording by pressing the appropriate [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key(s). · [DIRECT REC TRK] key After confirming the input selection by pressing the [INPUT SEL] key, press the [DIRECT REC TRK] key to bring up the track selection screen. The following figure shows that no tracks (1 through 16) are armed. To arm selected tracks, press the appropriate [CH STATUS/CH SEL] keys. Tips: Pressing the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of channel 1-8 (or channel 9-16) while holding down the [SHIFT] key switches arms all tracks 1 through 8 (or 9 through 16) simultaneously. Tips: Pressing the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of channel 1-8 (or channel 9-16) while holding down the [SHIFT] key sets all channels 1 through 8 (or 9 through 16) to recording sources simultaneously. 10 In the following example, channel 16 which accepts input H is selected as a source channel. RECORDING System Unlike conventional systems, the VF160 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. Note that it is also possible to move (locate) to any point within that time range, as well. Just think of the VF160 as coming with a tape that is pre-programmed with a 24 hour counter. ABS0 00m 00s REC END 15m 00s 23h 59m 59s 05m 00s 10m 00s If you select channels 1 through 4 and 16 here, tracks 1 through 4 and input H are set as recording sources. Therefore, you can record mixed signals of track and input signals. If you also select "EEF1" or "EFF2", you can record source signals with internal effect. To bounce tracks, set all channel sources to "TRK" using the "SELECT INPUT/TRACK" and set source channel for recording as shown in the following figure. Then set tracks 15 and 16 as the recording tracks (see "[BUSS-REC TRK] key" below). recorded area