User manual FOSTEX VR800

Owner's Manual Model 8288 429 000 Digital Multitrack Recorder OPTICAL ACCESS OL 0 6 12 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A SYNC RECORD TRACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN CLIPBOARD OUT EXIT / NO EXECUTE / YES PREVIEW EJECT DISP SEL SETUP HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO / REDO PGM SEL AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY JOG SHUTTLE VARI PITCH LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB SHIFT P.EDIT LOC MEM RECORD STOP PLAY REW F FWD AUTO PUNCH CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END VR800 Owner's Manual (Safety Instructions) 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 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. openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. 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. 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 VR800 Owner's Manual (Table of Contents) Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................5 Main features...........................................................................5 Precautions..................................................................................6 Note on repair..........................................................................6 About copyrights....................................................................6 About damage.........................................................................6 Rehearsing manual punch in/out recording.............40 Manual punch in/out Take............................................41 Undo/redo manual punch in/out recording.............42 Recording to a Metronome Sound.......................................43 Digital Recording......................................................................45 Digital recording from an external digital device..........45 Digital recording to an external device............................46 Names and Functions...............................................................7 Top panel..................................................................................8 Rear panel..............................................................................14 Side panel...............................................................................15 Display section...................................................................16 Display when the power is turned on...........................16 Preset display.....................................................................16 Display examples for time base selected via the TIME BASE SEL key..........................................17 Selecting time base using the DISP SEL key.................17 The REMAIN display.........................................................18 Warning message..............................................................19 Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)........................................48 Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys .................................................49 Storing in real-time...........................................................49 Editing and storing locate data......................................50 Editing and storing data..................................................50 Storing and editing LOCATE key.......................................51 Storing in real-time...........................................................51 Editing and storing locate data......................................52 Edit and re-store data that is already stored...............53 Before Starting..........................................................................20 Time Base.............................................................................20 Recording method and REMAIN indicator...................21 Managing songs by Program Change function............22 Real tracks and Additional tracks.....................................23 Input monitoring and playback monitoring................24 Audio file and event.............................................................25 Locate Function........................................................................54 Direct Locate.......................................................................54 Auto Play............................................................................55 Auto Return........................................................................55 Auto Repeat........................................................................56 Cue & Review Function...........................................................57 Cue & Review function using the REWIND and F FWD button............................57 Cue & Review function using the SHUTTLE feature......57 Digital scrubbing using the SCRUB function..................58 Formatting a Disk.....................................................................27 Recording mode....................................................................27 Formatting the current drive (SCSI disk)........................28 Formatting the current drive (E-IDE hard disk).............30 Formatting a backup disk (SCSI disk)...............................30 Formatting a backup disk (fixed disk).............................31 Preview Function......................................................................59 Executing the Preview function.........................................59 Trimming the sound while previewing...........................60 Handling Programs..................................................................32 Creating a new Program....................................................32 Using a Program Change function....................................33 Deleting a Program...........................................................34 Editing a Program title......................................................35 Editing Tracks...........................................................................61 Copy & Paste and Move & Paste......................................61 Storing the edit points......................................................62 Checking and adjusting the edit points.......................62 Executing Copy (or Move)..............................................62 Checking the clipboard data..........................................62 Executing Paste..................................................................63 Undo/redo Paste...............................................................63 Erase..................................................................................64 Storing the edit points......................................................65 Checking and adjusting the edit points.......................65 Executing Erase..................................................................65 Undo/redo Erase...............................................................65 Track Exchange.................................................................66 Executing Track Exchange..............................................67 Punch In/Out Recording.........................................................36 What is Punch In/Out recording?.....................................36 Auto Punch In/Out...............................................................36 Preparation...................................................................36 Rehearsing auto punch in/out recording...................38 Auto punch in/out Take.................................................39 Undo/redo auto punch in/out recording...................39 Manual Punch In/Out recording......................................40 preparation...................................................................40 3 VR800 Owner's Manual (Table of Contents) MIDI Sync function...................................................................68 MIDI clock sync system....................................................68 MTC sync/MIDI Machine Control system.......................70 External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode................................................................... ..73 Explanation on the command/mode list...........................113 The status request command.............................................115 Explanation on the status reply...........................................116 Maintenance/Specifications..............................................118 Saving and Loading Song Data.............................................75 Outline of the save/load operation..................................75 Saving and loading data using a SCSI drive as the current drive...................................................78 Saving/loading data using another SCSI drive...........78 SCSI drive connection and preparation...............78 Saving data.................................................................79 Loading data...............................................................80 Saving/loading via a DAT or adat.................................81 Saving and loading data using an 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk as the current drive......................82 Saving song data via a DAT or adat...............................82 DAT (or adat) connection and preparation........82 Saving data.................................................................83 Loading song data via a DAT or adat............................84 DAT (or adat) connection and preparation........84 Loading data...............................................................85 Saving and loading song data via a SCSI drive............86 Quick Troubleshooting...................................................87 Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP mode)......................88 Selecting SETUP mode.........................................................89 Setting a time signature.......................................................90 Setting a tempo.....................................................................92 Setting the metronome function.......................................93 Setting a preroll value..........................................................94 Setting MIDI sync output signal.........................................95 Setting an MTC frame rate..................................................96 Setting an MTC offset value................................................96 Setting MTC Offset mode....................................................97 Setting the slave mode ........................................................98 Setting the slave type...........................................................99 Setting the Record Protect function...............................100 Setting digital input tracks...............................................101 Setting digital output tracks.............................................102 Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode...............................103 Setting the MIDI device number.....................................104 Checking the number of each track events..................105 MIDI Implementation Chart..................................................106 MMC Command List/Inquiry Message List....................107 Fostex System Exclusive Message...................................108 Status Request.......................................................................109 Data Type.................................................................................111 4 VR800 Owner's Manual (Introduction/Main features/Precautions) Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Model VR800. The VR800 is a 8-track digital multitrack recorder with sixteen additional tracks that employs a 3.5-inch E-IDE type removable hard disk, or external SCSI device (removable or fixed) as the recording media, instead of conventional type. The VR800 is a digital multitrack recorder that is designed to connect to a digital mixing console using optical cables. For recording media, it uses 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disks, removable disks, such as SCSI Zip and MO drive disks, or fixed disks to provide you with a maximum of eight tracks of simultaneous recording and playback, along with 16 additional tracks. The VR800 records uncompressed digital audio using 16-bit linear quantization, and a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, which enables you to configure a completely digital recording system that combines various digital mixers. Adopting A.D.A.C (*) has expanded the disk recording capacity by a factor of four. You can select one of three recording modes, depending on the recording media and application. You can back up data to DAT tapes or to an adat using a special adat back-up function. SCSI ports permit fast backup. Using an optional Model VC-8 (adat-analog converter) allows you to connect an analog mixer to the VR800. Please read this Owner's Manual and the Quick Operation Guide. · An "Undo/Redo function" enables you to easily correct recording and editing mistakes. · A "Vari Pitch function" allows you to fine-tune the pitch. · The VR800 has a "digital input track setup" function that enables you to input S/P DIF or adat digital signals and record them on any two tracks or all eight tracks. · The VR800 has a "digital output track setup" function that enables you to output digital data as S/P DIF or adat digital signals and record them on an external digital device (DAT, MD, adat, etc.). · You can also use the DATA IN/OUT jacks to an external DAT or adat, and to save and load song data (audio data and SETUP mode settings) to and from the DAT or adat. · High-speed SCSI Save/Load is also an option by connecting a non-DAT or adat SCSI backup drive. · A maximum of 99 Locate Pointers can be programmed for a LOCATE only feature. Simply select the LOCATE number desired for swift location. · MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer can be transmitted according to the internal programmable Tempo Map. You can set up a synchronization system with a sequencer or a rhythm machine without wasting a track. · You can use the VR800 as a sync slave machine by sending MTC from a connected device. · The VR800 supports MTC, MMC, and Fostex System Exclusive Message, which allows for advanced control and highprecision synchronization from external sequencing software. You can set the device number and MTC frame rate for MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message. Also, "MTC Offset function" and "Offset Mode function" are useful for setting up a sync environment using an external sequencing software. · Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out functions offer two modes: "Take" for a real recording, and "Rehearsal" for monitoring the part between the in and out points. Main features The VR800's recorder section uses a recording format called FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3). It uses an 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk, external SCSI device (stationary disk or removable disk) as the recording media. · The VR800 features a 3.5-inch bay for easy installation of a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk. A SCSI connector enables you to connect a SCSI device (removable or fixed) as the current or back-up drive. · The VR800 features non-destructive audio editing (a great advantage of digital recording) such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, etc. You can choose Time Base (ABS or MTC) or MIDI bar/beat/clock as the unit. · A "Preview function" allows for an intuitive fine-adjustment of an editing point (locate point). · The "Program Select function" enables you to select a song from up to 99 songs and name the songs. · A "Bar/Beat Resolution function" is used to edit audio at the beginning of the beat (round up or round off to a beat). · The "Metronome function" can be used as a rhythm guide for recording. · Various edit functions using an edit point (locate point), such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, Auto Punch In/Out, Auto Locate, are available. You can also locate ABS 0 or REC END regardless of the edit point (locate point). · You can set a preroll time of 0 to 10 seconds. · A "Disk Remain Display function" offers a clear indication of available recording time and disk space (in mono track recording). You can choose the Time Base from ABS, MTC, and BAR/BEAT/CLK. 5 VR800 Owner's Manual (Introduction/Main features/Precautions) Precautions · Be sure to connect the VR800 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 VR800 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 unit in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. You can use the unit 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 unit immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord. · To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the VR800, 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 VR800, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the unit. · Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the unit because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the unit, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. · To prevent damage to the VR800, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the VR800. · Before turning the power off to the VR800, first quit Setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the unit 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 unit. FOSTEX is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the unit. · Before you change the location of the VR800, pack the unit in the shipping carton or an impact-resistant case. Make sure that the unit is kept free from external vibration or impact since the unit is very sensitive to vibration. · Do not install the unit 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 unit 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 unit for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power. Note on repair · This unit does not use any parts that users can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs. · Use the packing carton designed for the VR800 when you transport the unit to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the unit 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 VR800. 6 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) Names and Functions Rear panel WORD OUT SCSI OPTICAL DATA OUT IN MIDI OUT IN AC IN POWER Top panel Side panel OPTICAL ACCESS OL 0 6 12 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A SYNC RECORD TRACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN CLIPBOARD OUT EXIT / NO EXECUTE / YES PREVIEW EJECT DISP SEL SETUP HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO / REDO PGM SEL AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY JOG SHUTTLE VARI PITCH LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB SHIFT P.EDIT LOC MEM RECORD STOP PLAY REW F FWD AUTO PUNCH CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END 7 PUNCH IN/OUT VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) Top Panel Letters in brackets ([ 2 3 ]) are labels on the panel. 4 OPTICAL ACCESS OL 0 6 12 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A SYNC 1 RECORD TRACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 30 29 28 27 26 25 AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN CLIPBOARD OUT EXIT / NO EXECUTE / YES PREVIEW EJECT DISP SEL SETUP HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO / REDO PGM SEL AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY JOG SHUTTLE 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 VARI PITCH LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB SHIFT P.EDIT LOC MEM RECORD STOP PLAY REW F FWD 12 AUTO PUNCH CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END 13 19 18 17 16 15 14 24 23 22 21 20 1. Record track select keys [RECORD TRACK (1 - 8)] These keys enable you to select SAFE or READY for a recording track. Pressing the key once will cause the corresponding track to enter the READY mode, and the lamp of the key you pressed to flash. Pressing the key again will cause the corresponding track to enter the SAFE mode, and the lamp to turn off. When you start recording on a track in READY mode, the flashing lamp remain lit. If you press only the RECORD button with a track in READY mode, you can monitor the signal input to the READY track so that you can adjust the recording level. To cancel this input monitoring status, press the RECORD button again. This puts the VR800 in playback monitoring mode. You can also use these select keys to select tracks to Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase and other editing features, as well as to execute the digital scrubbing. Refer to page 24 for more information on playback monitoring and input monitoring. 2. Access LED [ACCESS] This LED light up or flashes when data is being written to or read from an external SCSI current drive disk, or 3.5-inch internal E-IDE hard disk. Note: Do not turn off the power to the VR800 when this LED lights up or flashes. Otherwise you may lose data on the hard disk connected to the VR800. 3.LCD The LCD indicates signal levels and various settings. Refer to "Display Section" on page 16 for more information on the display. Note: You can record on real tracks 1­8 in real-time, but not on additional tracks 9­24. If you are using an MO drive as the current drive, you can record only two tracks simultaneously. If you try to record more than two tracks by setting them to READY mode, [Track Over !] appears and READY mode will cancel. 8 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 4.Contrast adjustment knob Use this knob to adjust the contrast of the LCD. Turning this knob clockwise will increase the contrast, and turning it counter-clockwise will decrease the contrast. 8. Execute/Yes key [EXECUTE/YES] Press this key to confirm the edit operations, such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase, and to set the parameters of SETUP menus. Note: The display is not unreadable if you leave the knob counter-clockwise all the way. 9.Display indication select key [DISP SEL] Pressing this key each time will change the display indication as follows: 5.Clipboard In key [CLIPBOARD IN/ PREVIEW ] Use this key to store the start point of audio data to be copied or moved. When you press this key, the VR800 displays data currently stored, and you can edit the data. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then press the CLIPBOARD IN key to store the edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data. If you press the CLIPBOARD IN key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored CLIPBOARD IN point. * Refer to page 51 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 61 for more information on the Copy & Paste/ Move & Paste functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the CLIPBOARD IN point Currently-selected Time Base indication *1 Currently-selected Time Base REMAIN indication *2 External MTC IN indication *3 *1 The current position in terms of time base selected via the TIME BASE SEL key appears. ABS time, MTC time, or BAR/BEAT/CLK is used. *2 Available recording time and space on the current SCSI disk will appear. The time indication uses the currently-selected time base (ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK). The space indication uses MB (Megabyte). (The values are based on mono track recording.) *3 MTC being input from an external MIDI device to the VR800 appears. If no MTC is input, the display will show "00H 00M 00S 00F." 6.Clipboard Out key [CLIPBOARD OUT/ PREVIEW ] Use this key to store the end point of audio data to be copied or moved. When you press this key, the VR800 displays currently-stored data, which you can edit. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then press the CLIPBOARD OUT key to store the edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data. If you press the CLIPBOARD OUT key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored CLIPBOARD OUT point. * Refer to page 51 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 61 for more information on the Copy & Paste/ Move & Paste functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the CLIPBOARD OUT point 10. Setup key [SETUP] Press this key to set the VR800 in SETUP mode to execute various menus. This key works only when the VR800 is stopped. Refer to page 88 for more information on SETUP mode. 11. Undo/Redo key [UNDO/REDO] If you wish to restore the status prior to editing, recording, or performing a punch in/out take, press the UNDO/REDO key. Pressing the UNDO/REDO key again will restore the status obtained before you pressed the UNDO/REDO key the first time. When you undo the operation, [Undo!] will appear. When you redo the operation, [Redo!] will appears on the display. Note: The Undo/Redo function works only when the VR800 7. Exit/No key [EXIT/NO/ EJECT ] This key is the counterpart of the EXECUTE/YES key. Press this key to cancel an operation. When you use a removable SCSI disk, pressing this key while holding down the SHIFT key will eject the disk. is stopped. Refer to pages 39, 42, 63, 65 and "Quick operation guide" for more information on the Undo/Redo function. 9 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 12. Edit key [EDIT] Pressing this key enters the VR800 to the menu select mode for editing tracks, and displays the title of the menu you used last time. Press this key repeatedly or turn the JOG dial to select a menu. The edit menus appear in the following order. To execute a desired menu, select the menu, then press the EXECUTE/YES key. To exit selection mode, press the EXIT/NO key. 15. Time Base select key [TIME BASE SEL] Pressing this key repeatedly will switch time base as follows: ABS time BAR/BEAT/CLK MTC time Copy Clip 16. Locate key [LOCATE/ LOC MEM ] Move Clip Copy Paste (or Move Paste *) Erase TRK Exchange Use this key to start the LOCATE feature. Pressing this key after a memory key (CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT) locates the memory data programmed in each respective key (time mode or bar, beat, clock setting). The data can be programmed by individually setting it with one of the 99 (01-99) locate numbers of the LOCATE key. Note that the data of locate number 00 is available in (*) After you execute copy clip, "Copy Paste" appears. After you execute move clip, "Move Paste" appears. * Refer to page 61 for more information on Copy & Paste and Move & Paste. * Refer to page 64 for more information on Erase. addition to locate numbers 01-99. The last locate time setting (bar, beat, clock setting) constantly replaces the data stored in the LOCATE key as data in locate number 00. Therefore, it is possible to press this key alone to repeatedly locate the same point. Pressing the LOCATE key while holding down the SHIFT key * Refer to page 66 for more information on Track Exchange. will cause the VR800 to enter edit mode, in which you can edit data stored in the LOCATE key. * Refer to page 54 for more information on the Locate function. * Refer to page 51 for more information on editing data using the LOCATE key. 13. JOG dial [JOG/ SHUTTLE ] When the VR800 is stopped, use the JOG dial to perform a jog operation (forward or reverse) for audio scrubbing without pitch change. You can also use this dial to increase and decrease the numeric values or input alphabetical characters in edit mode. Rotating the JOG dial while holding down the SHIFT key will enable you to perform the shuttle operation with different speeds ranging from normal speed to 64-times speed. Refer to page 57 for more information on the cue/review function and the shuttle function. 17.Auto Return/Auto Play mode on/off key [AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY] Use this key to turn on and off auto return mode, auto play mode, and auto repeat mode. Each time you press the key, the mode will change and the following indication displayed. AUTO Auto Return/Play mode is OFF. (No indication) AUTO PLAY Auto Play mode is ON. ("PLAY" lights up.) 14. Scrub key [SCRUB] Pressing this key causes its lamp to light up as the VR800 will enter the digital scrub mode. At this point, press the desired RECORD TRACK select key to digitally scrub the selected track playback using the JOG dial. AUTO PLAY RTN AUTO RTN Auto Return mode is ON. ("RTN" lights up.) Auto Repeat mode is ON. (Both "PLAY" and "RTN" light up.) Refer to page 58 for more information on Digital Scrub mode. * Auto Play mode The VR800 locates a point and starts playing from the locate point. 10 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) * Auto Return mode When the AUTO RTN END point is reached while the recorder section is playing, the VR800 automatically locate the AUTO RTN START point. This mode is effective only if the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point have already been specified. 20. Fast forward button [F FWD] Pressing this button while the VR800 is stopped will start fast forwarding at low speed at first, then gradually accelerate to 30-times speed. If you press this button while the VR800 is playing, cueing (fast forwarding with sound) starts at three-time speed. Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will activate the "LOCATE REC END" operation, which will locate the end point of the recording on the real track in the current program. You can also use this button to locate an edit point in edit mode. Refer to the "STOP button" section and page 48 for more information on the "LOCATE REC END" operation. Note: The auto return function is enabled only when the VR800 is playing. While the VR800 is recording, the VR800 will not locate the START point after it reaches the AUTO RTN END point. *Auto Repeat mode This mode is effective only when auto play mode and auto return mode are turned on. The VR800 will play the part between the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point repeatedly. This mode is also effective only if the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point have already been specified. 21. Rewind button [REWIND] Pressing this button while the VR800 is stopped will start rewinding at low speed at first, and then gradually increase speed up to 30-times speed. If you press this button while the VR800 is playing, cueing (rewinding with sound) starts Refer to page 54 for more information on each mode. 18.Vari Pitch key [VARI PITCH/ P.EDIT ] This key toggles vari pitch mode on and off. When vari pitch mode is on, the "VARI PITCH" indicator lights up on the display, and the VR800 plays using the current pitch data. Pressing the VARI PITCH key while holding down the SHIFT key will cause the VR800 to enter edit mode, in which you can change pitch data in real-time. To exit edit mode, press the EXIT/NO key. Refer to Quick operation guide for more information on playing with Vari Pitch and editing Vari Pitch data. at three-times speed. Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will activate the "LOCATE ABS 0" operation, which will locate the beginning of the current program (ABS time: 00m 00s 00f). You can also use this button to locate an edit point in edit mode. Refer to the "STOP button" section and page 48 for more information on the "LOCATE ABS 0" operation. 22. Play button [PLAY] Pressing this button causes the recorder section to play back. Pressing this button while holding down the RECORD button when a track is in READY mode will cause the VR800 to start recording on the READY track. Pressing only this button during the recording operation will punch-out (cancel) recording. Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will cause the "CLIPBOARD PLAY" operation to start. * Refer to the "STOP button" section and page 62 for more information on the "CLIPBOARD PLAY" operation. * Refer to page 41 for more information on the Punch Out operation using the PLAY button. 19. Shift key [ SHIFT ] Press a key, button, or turn the dial while holding down the SHIFT key to activate the following "shift-invoked" functions. You can audition the data at edit points (locate points) stored in the memory keys. (For more information, refer to "Preview function" on page 59.) The removable SCSI disk is ejected. (Refer to "Formatting a disk" on page 31.) AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH START IN OUT END IN CLIPBOARD OUT EXIT / NO EXECUTE / YES PREVIEW EJECT DISP SEL SETUP HOLD/ STORE EDIT UNDO / REDO PGM SEL AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY JOG SHUTTLE VARI PITCH LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB SHIFT P.EDIT LOC MEM RECORD STOP PLAY REW F FWD AUTO PUNCH CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END The SHUTTLE function is activated. (Refer to "Cue & review function using the SHUTTLE function" on page 57 for more information.) 23. Stop button [STOP] Pressing this button during the playback, recording, fast forward, or rewind operation will stop the recorder transport operation. Pressing this button while the VR800 is in SETUP mode will cause the unit to exit SETUP mode. Pressing the PLAY, REWIND, or F FWD button while holding down the STOP button will start the following operations. If you wish to rehearse the manual Punch In/Out operation using the foot switch, press the foot switch while holding down this button to enter the rehearsal mode. Auto punch mode turned on and off. (Refer to "Punch In/Out" on page 36.) You can edit Vari Pitch data. (Refer to Quick operation guide for more information on "Playback in Vari Pitch mode".) You can edit locate data stored in the LOCATE key. (Refer to "Storing an edit point (locate point)" on page 48 for more information. 11 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) PLAY "CLIPBOARD PLAY" operation starts. (See below.) . During the operation, the STOP lamp flashes and the PLAY lamp lights up. 25. Store key [STORE] This is the key for registering (storing) the time (or BAR/ BEAT/CLK figures) for ABS or MTC into any memory key or LOCATE key. The key lamp will be lit when this is pressed and together with a display of [Press LOC:], the locate number will blink. When registering time data in a memory key such as AUTO PUNCH IN, any memory key can be pressed by ignoring this [Press LOC:] display, when registering in the LOCATE key, specify any locate number (01~99) while [Press LOC:] is displayed, then press the LOCATE key. In either case, the STORE key lamp will be extinguished simultaneous with the completion of time data registering, and return to the original time base display. After pressing this key, if you wish to cancel the store operation, press the EXIT/NO key, or STOP button. Press the STORE key, and press the CLIPBOARD IN key. The CLIPBOARD IN point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the CLIPBOARD OUT key. The CLIPBOARD OUT point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the AUTO PUNCH IN key. The AUTO PUNCH IN point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the AUTO PUNCH OUT key. The AUTO PUNCH OUT point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the AUTO RTN START key. The AUTO RTN START point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the AUTO RTN END key. The AUTO RTN END point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. STOP REW ABS 0 is located. (See below.) F FWD REC END is located. (See below.) * CLIPBOARD PLAY operation The CLIPBOARD PLAY operation plays back data on the clipboard. (If the clipboard does not contain any data, the display shows [Void Data !] and nothing happens.). During this operation, the display indicates the type of the data ("Copy Clip" for copy data, and "Move Clip" for move data), and the duration. The indicator of the copy source or move source track will flash. This way, you will know which track the currently playing data comes from and why the data is on the clipboard. * ABS 0 locate operation This operation locates the beginning of the current program (ABS time: 00m 00s 00f). * REC END locate operation This operation locates the end of the audio recording (REC END) on the real track in the current program. * Refer to page 54 for more information on these operations. * Refer to page 40 for more information on the Punch In/ Out operation using a foot switch. 24. Record button [RECORD/ AUTO PUNCH ] Pressing the PLAY button while holding down this button will start the VR800 recording any READY tracks. The flashing lamp of the RECORD TRACK select key for the corresponding READY track will light steadily, and the PLAY lamp and the RECORD lamp light. If you press only the RECORD button, a READY real track enters input monitoring mode (The RECORD lamp flashes.). At this time, pressing the RECORD button again will cancel the input monitoring mode, and the track will return to the playback monitoring mode. Pressing the RECORD button while holding down the SHIFT key will toggle between AUTO PUNCH on and off. * Refer to page 36 for more information on AUTO PUNCH mode. * Refer to page 24 for more information on input monitoring and playback monitoring. Specify locate number and press LOCATE key The specified locate number will be stored as locate data. A maximum 99 locate numbers can be registered. If you press the STORE key and the HOLD/> key simultaneously while the recorder is stopped, the VR800 will enter the program select mode, in which you can select a program or set up a new one. * Refer to page 54 for more information on the Locate function. * Refer to page 48 for more information on storing edit points (locate points). * Refer to page 32 for more information on the Program Select function. 26. Hold/> key [HOLD/>] Pressing the HOLD/> key while the recorder is operating will cause the VR800 to capture the time when you pressed it (or bar/beat/clock value), display it, and then enter edit mode. (If you press the HOLD/> key while the recorder section is stopped, the VR800 enter edit mode directly.) To cancel edit mode, press the STOP button, DISP SEL key, or the EXIT/NO key. 12 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) In edit mode, you can use this key to select a digit of the value to edit (edit point). You can select a digit which flashes on the display) in the following order. ABS or MTC is used as time base: First, "S" (second) flashes. Each time you press the HOLD/> key, the flashing characters change in this order: F -> SF -> H -> M-> S. BAR/BEAT/CLK is used as time base: First, "BAR" flashes. Each time you press the HOLD/> key, the flashing indicator changes in this order: -> CLK -> BAR. If you press the HOLD/> key and the STORE key simultaneously while the recorder is stopped, the VR800 will enter the program select mode, in which you can select a program or set up a new one. * Refer to page 48 for more information on editing memory. * Refer to page 32 for more information on the Program Select function. * Refer to page 48 for more information on setting and editing the AUTO RTN START point. * Refer to page 54 for more information on the Auto Return and Auto Repeat functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the AUTO RTN START point. 29. Auto Punch In key [AUTO PUNCH IN/ PREVIEW ] Use this key to store the punch in (recording start) point for the auto punch In/Out function. The stored data is also used as a paste start point (for Copy & Paste, Move & Paste) and as an erase start point. When you press this key, the VR800 will display currentlystored data, which you can then edit. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then the AUTO PUNCH IN key to store edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data. If you press the AUTO PUNCH IN key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the 27. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END/ PREVIEW ] Use this key to store the start point (AUTO RTN END point) for the auto return function and the auto repeat function. When you press this key, the VR800 will display currentlystored data, which you can edit. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then press the AUTO RTN END key to store the edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data. If you press the AUTO RTN END key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored AUTO RTN END point. * Refer to page 48 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 54 for more information on the Auto Return and Auto Repeat functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the AUTO RTN END point. fade-out part at the stored AUTO PUNCH IN point. * Refer to page 48 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 36 for more information on the Auto Punch In/Out functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the AUTO PUNCH IN point. 30. Auto Punch Out key [AUTO PUNCH OUT/ PREVIEW ] Use this key to store the punch out (recording end) point for the auto punch In/Out function. The stored data is also used as an erase end point. When you press this key, the VR800 will display currentlystored data, which you can then edit. After editing the data, press the STORE key, and then the AUTO PUNCH OUT key to store the edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data. If you press the AUTO PUNCH OUT key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored AUTO PUNCH OUT point. * Refer to page 48 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 36 for more information on the Auto Punch In/Out functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the AUTO PUNCH OUT point. 28. Auto Return Start key [AUTO RTN START/ PREVIEW ] Use this key to store the start point (AUTO RTN START point) for the auto return function and the auto repeat function. When you press this key, the VR800 displays the currentlystored data, which you can edit. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then the AUTO RTN START key to store the edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data. This memory is reset to the factory default value when you turn off the power to the VR800. If you press the AUTO RTN START key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored AUTO RTN START point. 13 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) Rear Panel 1 23 4 5 WORD OUT SCSI OPTICAL DATA OUT IN MIDI OUT IN AC IN POWER 6 1. SCSI connector [SCSI] (Connector: D-SUB 25-pin) Connect a SCSI device as a current drive or backup device to SAVE/LOAD data. Up to two SCSI devices can be connected to the SCSI connector. This means the current drive and backup SCSI equipment can be connected in a chain. 7 8 3. Data input jack [DATA IN] (Connector: OPTICAL) This is connected to the OPTICAL digital output of the external digital mixer. This is also connected to the OPTICAL digital output (or adat out) of any external digital equipment in use when digitally recording on the VR800 from external digital equipment (MD, DAT, CD, adat, etc.). DATA IN SCSI * Refer to the "Quick Operation Guide" for information on connecting an external SCSI drive. * Refer to page 75 for more details on SAVE/LOAD using a SCSI device. 2. Data output jack [DATA OUT] (Connector: OPTICAL) This is connected to the OPTICAL digital input of the external digital mixer. This is also connected to the OPTICAL digital input (or adat in) of the external digital equipment in use when digital recording in external digital equipment (MD, DAT, CD-R, etc.) from the VR800 or when saving song data in external DAT or adat. DATA OUT * Refer to the "Quick Operation Guide" for more information on connecting the external digital mixer. * Refer to page 45 for more information on digital recording to external digital device. * Refer to page 75 for more information on saving and loading song data. Note: You can load the data recorded on the current drive formatted in [Master 8ch] mode and [Master 4ch] mode from a DAT. You cannot load data recorded in [ADAC 8ch] mode from a DAT. You can load only the data recorded on the current drive formatted in [Master 8ch] mode from a adat. 4. MIDI OUT jack [MIDI OUT] (Connector: DIN 5-pin) * Refer to the "Quick Operation Guide" for more information on connecting the external digital mixer. * Refer to page 45 for more information on digital recording to external digital device. * Refer to page 75 for more information on saving and loading song data. Connect this jack to the MIDI IN jack of an external MIDI device. This jack transmits MTC (MIDI timecode), MIDI clock & Song Position Pointer, MMC (MIDI Machine Control) command, response, and FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message) response. MIDI OUT Note: You can save the data recorded on the current drive formatted in [Master 8ch] mode and [Master 4ch] mode to a DAT. You cannot save data recorded in [ADAC 8ch] mode. You can save only the data recorded on the current drive formatted in [Master 8ch] mode to a adat. Refer to page 68 for more information on the example of using the MIDI OUT jack. 14 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 5. MIDI IN jack [MIDI IN] (Connector: DIN 5-pin) Connect this jack to the MIDI OUT jack of an external MIDI device. You can control the VR800 remotely by inputting MMC (MIDI Machine Control) command or FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message) here. MIDI IN 7. AC IN connector The power cable packaged with this recorder ia connected here. Note: Always plug the power cable to the recorder before plugging the cable into the wall outlet. 8. Power switch [POWER] Refer to page 68 for more information on using the MIDI IN jack. This switch turns power on and off to the VR800. 6. Word Out jack [WORD OUT] (Connector: BNC) Word clock signal from the VR800 is output here. This jack and WORD IN of the external digital equipment must be connected if the WORD IN connector ia provided in the external digital equipment (digital mixer, etc.) which is connected to the VR800. Refer to the separate "Quick Operation Guide" for operating procedures. Side Panel PUNCH IN/OUT 1 1. Punch in/out jack [PUNCH IN/OUT] (Connector: phone) Using an optional foot switch connected to this jack enables you to perform the manual punch In/Out operation (including rehearsal) using your foot. Connect an optional Fostex foot switch, Model 8051. PUNCH IN/OUT Refer to page 40 for more information on using the PUNCH IN/OUT jack. Note: Be sure to use an "unlatch type" foot switch if you use a foot switch other than the Model 8051. Otherwise, a malfunction could occur. 15 VR800 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) Display Section The VR800 uses a liquid crystal display which integrates a 9-digit/35-dot message section, 7-segment display section, and level meters. The level meters indicate the output level of tracks 1-8. The time display shows various information in different units, such as ABS time (absolute time), MTC (MIDI timecode), BAR/ BEAT/CLK (bar/beat/clock), and makes it easy to check the recorder's current time. The message display shows various messages required to operate the VR800, and offers interactive operation. This section describes display functions along with examples. Display when the power is turned on When you turn on the power to the VR800 and the connected external SCSI drive (a formatted removable disk or hard disk), the display shows the [Initial...] message, [Current Dr], the name of the connected current drive, then recording mode (Master 8ch, Master 4ch, or ADAC 8ch), and finally the top position of the disk in the time base (ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK) used in the last program before you turned the power off. The following example indicates that the VR800 started with the ABS time base used in program 1. DIGITAL Preset display The display below shows all preset items for explanation purposes. MTC MIDI BAR REMAIN ABS LOC MTC IN H M S F SF % DIGITAL SLAVE 44.1kHz SETUP MTCOFFSET CLK MB VARI PITCH TEMPO DRIVE IDE PGM SURE ? SYNC OUT CLK MTC AUTO PLAY RTN COMPLETED! SCSI A.PUNCH RHSL TAKE 44.1kHz The level meter shows the recorder output level and the recording level for tracks 1~8. SYNC OUT AUTO DRIVE SCSI A.PUNCH ABS When the VR800 recognizes the current drive, the [SCSI] indicator lights up in the [DRIVE] section of the display if the current drive is a SCSI device. The [IDE] indicator lights up if the current drive is an E-IDE hard disk. Lights up when ABS is selected as time base. Lights up when MTC is selected as time base. Lights up to indicate available recording time and space on the disk. Lights up when the VR800 enters SETUP mode. Lights up when an edit operation (copy, move, paste, or erase) is completed. Lights up to confirm or cancel the operation when you are making settings or edits. Lights up when the MTC Offset menu is selected in SETUP mode. Lights up to indicate the current program number. Lights up when the tempo setting menu is selected in SETUP mode. Lights up when vari pitch mode is turned on. The VR800 displays the sampling frequency. If the sampling frequency of the program is different from the setting for the incoming signal, the indicator flashes. If the sampling frequency of the incoming S/P DIF digital signal is different from the setting, both [DIGITAL] and [44.1kHz] flash. Lights up to indicate that MTC is input from an external MIDI device to the VR800. Lights up when the VR800 enters locate point (edit point) edit mode. MTC