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Fostex VR800 Musical Instrument User Manual

1. OPTICAL OUT adat OUT OPTICAL IN adat IN WORD IN Digital Mixer Music instrument Guitar 37 VR800 Owner s manual Punch In Out Recording Rehearsing Auto Punch In Out recording In Rehearsal mode the READY track assumes input monitoring mode between the Auto Punch In and Out points and the sound is not recorded You can practice Auto Punch In Out operation repeatedly before you proceed to actual recording Locate the recording start position slightly before the Auto Punch In point lt Tips for rehearsal gt Set the preroll value while referring to the Changing the Initial Settings SETUP Mode chapter In this way the VR800 can locate a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll value This enables you to start playback slightly before the Punch In point Refer to page 94 for more information on Changing the Initial Settings The VR800 will repeat playback data between the AUTO R
2. Digital Mixer Music Instrument Creating a Tempo Map Turning the Metronome function on Turn the Metronome function on using the Setting signature menu in SETUP mode the Metronome function menu in SETUP mode Refer to the Setting a time signature section on page Refer to the Setting the Metronome function section 90 onpage 93 Set the time signature using the Setting a time Seta tempo for a given point using the Setting a tempo in SETUP mode Refer to the Setting a tempo section on page 92 43 VR8 amp 00 Owner s Manual Recording to a Metronome Sound Checking the metronome sound 1 Select the BAR BEAT CLK time base using the TIME BASE SEL key 2 Start playback from the beginning of the Program Even if the selected Program does not have any recorded data track 8 outputs the metronome sound and the VR800 counts time 3 Adjust the system so the sound output from track 8 can be monitored with the mixer You will hear the metronome sound output from track 8 using the Tempo Map created earlier After confirming the metronome sound stop the recorder section and return to the top Program Adju
3. flashes aS ee PS E 3 Use the JOG dial to select the desired Offset mode Rotating the JOG dial clockwise or counter clockwise will alternately show a flashing ABS 00H 00M OOS OOF and OO1BAR 1 J If you select ABS OOH OOM OOS OOF the specified MTC offset time is output at ABS OOH OOM OOS OOF If you select OO1BAR 1 J the specified MTC offset time is output at 001 BAR 1 J 00 CLK of the Tempo Map Am SETUP es p a 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key The selected offset mode is stored and the display returns to the indication with flashing e and To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base Setting the Slave mode Slave Mode menu The Setting the Slave mode menu allows you to set Slave mode of the VR800 to on and off When Slave mode is turned on the VR800 will lock to MTC input from the master device With this menu setting you can set up a system in which multiple VR800s operate in sync or an VR800 synchronizes to a Fostex digital multitrack recorder as well as the VR800 locking to MTC output from the sequence software e Initial setting e Option o FF on or o FF You can set the mode for e
4. Using a SCSI drive as the current drive Note You can save and load data between two SCSI drives regardless of the recording mode used for the disks Current drive Back up drive When saving a multiple number of program data in one disk vVR800 7 EE d EE they must definitely be of the same format Current Drive J Note You can save and load data to and from a DAT or adat SE een only if the current drive is a SCSI fixed disk and it has been pataout gt DAT formatted in Master 8ch mode You cannot perform the save load operation if the disk has been formatted in Master 4ch mode Beien adat or ADAC 8ch mode However only in the case of save load by f DAT the master 4ch mode disk can also be used The connection should follow one of these cases Transferring data between SCSI drive 1 and SCSI drive 2 Transferring data between SCSI drive 1 and a DAT See Note Note Be sure to set the ID number for a backup SCSI drive to Transferring data between SCSI drive 1 and an adat See Note ex Using an 3 5 inch internal E IDE hard disk as the current drive Back up drive Note You can save and load data to and from a DAT or adat only when the current drive has been formatted in Master 8ch mode You cannot perform the save load operation if the disk has been formatted in Master 4ch mode or ADAC 8ch mode However you can save and load data to a
5. DAT or adat moe Me SE gt u ene ae mmm le E SC amp a OPTICAL IN VR800 with a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk or adat in DAT or adat connection and preparation Connect DATA OUT from the VR800 to the OPTICAL Set the DAT or adat so that it will accept S P DIF digital IN on a DAT or to adat in on an adat using an optical input or adat digital input Some models may have cable If you are using S P DIF digital signal DAT to be set so that they will synchronize with the use an optional Fostex COP 1 optical coaxial incoming digital signal Refer to the manual that came converter to connect a DAT that is equipped with only with your DAT or adat for more information a COAXIAL RCA digital input After all connections have been made turn on the Note Depending on whether you use a DAT or an adat power to all devices and insert a tape into a DAT or you need to switch between S P DIF digital signal OPTI adat Make sure that the tape s write protect tab is CAL and adat digital signal for the DATA IN OUT jacks closed so that it can be recorded and that the tape is rewound to the beginning These signals are completely different although they use the same jack configuration Set the sampling frequency of a DAT or adat to the same value as the VR800 44 1kHz 82 VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data Saving data
6. point and you can rehearse Auto Punch Ind Playback starts from the Auto Return Start Out Les When the Auto Return End point is reached the VR800 locates the Auto Return Start point Note If the VR800 display Over when you turn on Auto Punch mode the disk does not have enough free space for Auto Punch In Out You need to erase part of the Program data then try again VR800 Owner s Manual Punch In Out Recording Auto Punch In Out Take After you are satisfied with your rehearsal you can proceed to an actual take of Auto Punch In Out You can undo or redo Auto Punch In Out recording if you change your mind The control panel settings are the same as those for rehearsal 1 Press the RECORD TRACK select key 3 to set track 3 to READY 2 Locate a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point 3 Confirm that Auto Punch mode is turned on Press the RECORD button while holding down the SHIFT key to turn on the function if it is not already on 4 Press the RECORD button while holding down the PLAY button The flashing RHSL on the display changes to an illuminated TAKE and recording starts TAKE ei Lights up The VR800 operates as follows Playback Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point Playback start point Take In Take Out end point Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 This part is changed Track 2 Track 1
7. Brea 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the first hierarchy level of the Title Edit menu The symbols t and will flash alternately The currently selected program number will also appears You can also use the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button to select the first hierarchy level display 44 1kHz SETUP 35 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key The currently selected program title will appear with the left most character flashing 44 1kHz o A SETUP CLK E SE 4 Press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor and use the JOG dial to enter characters or numbers To move the flashing cursor press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button The F FWD button is the most convenient You can enter up to 16 characters nine of which will appear on the display You may enter the following characters and numbers 5 After you enter the title press the EXECUTE YES key The new title will be confirmed and the ABS time value of the program will appears VR800 Owner s manual Punch In Out Recording Punch In Out Recording What is Punch In Out recording Punch In Out recording enables you to record over previously recorded parts See the diagram below For example using the Punch In Out function allows you to change an unsatisfactory guitar solo The VR800 offers two types of P
8. You can back up data using the Save PGM menu in 6 Press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP mode The following procedure assumes that Program 1 on the 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk current drive contains performance data lt Save PGM menu gt Output signal options AdAt AT SCSi id 6 Program options P01 P99 an individual Program Track options When using an adat or DAT tracks 1 8 tracks 1 16 Tracks 1 24 When using a SCSI disk SCSi id 6 All tracks will be automatically selected Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode Use the JOG dial to select Save PGM menu then press the EXECUTE YES key Device appears and the selected output signal option flashes SCSi id 6 flashes serp te Flashing mm pm mm pm mm pm e Device serut Flashing Use the JOG dial to select the desired digital signal for the save operation dAT or AdAt Select this to save data in the adat digital signal AdAt format to a connected adat HAT Select this to save data in the S P DIF digital signal format to a connected DAT Press the EXECUTE YES key The number of the Program selected before the VR800 entered SETUP mode flashes on the display indicating that you can select a Program to save Save PGH eeu Flashing Use the JOG dial to select a Program to save If multiple Programs exists in the current d
9. 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 OOH 00M 00S OOF 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 Q 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 is stopped Q Refer to pages 39 42 63 65 and Quick operation guide for more information on the Undo Redo function 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 appe
10. Adat and the LEJ symbol are trademarks of Alesis Corporation FDMS 3 Fostex Disk Management System 3 FDIO 1 Ver 2 Fostex Data In Out 1 Ver 2 VR800 Owner s Manual Maintenance Specifications Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Directive on approximation of member nation s ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Directive on approximation of member nation s ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment The affect of the European Specification EN50082 1 coexistence of electromagnetic waves common immunity specification on this equipment are as shown below In the electrical fast transient ourst requirements radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE Including non EU countries underlined contracted distributors as of Nov 1997 lt AUSTRIA gt NAME ATEC Audio u Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH ADD Im Winkel 5 A 2325 Velm Austria TEL 43 2234 74004 FAX 43 2234 74074 lt BELGIUM gt NAME EMLN V ADD Bijvennestraat 1A B3500 Hasselt Belgium TEL 32 11 232355 FAX 32 11 232172 lt DENMARK gt
11. lf the STORE key is press instead of the LOCATE key at this stage it becomes possible to directly LOCATE the time data of the selected LOCATE number For more Dress Dt 44 tkHe details refer to the next section on Location Functions Flashing p 5 You can use the JOG dial to input the desired a Em Ten LOCATE number 6 Press the LOCATE key 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired LOCATE The edit time data is stored as the time data for the number then press the LOCATE key Ee The data edit mode will appear when the data stored in the selected LOCATE number appears Flashing 681 SE 53 VR amp OO Owner s Manual Locate Function Locate Function The VR800 swiftly locates it moves the current location of the recorder section the desired point when necessary Locate include edit points in ABS time MTC time or in bar beat clock that are stored for the Copy Move Paste Erase or Auto Punch In Out operations They also include Locate by specifying a voluntary time and Locate specifying a voluntary Locate Number 01 99 as well as Locate directly to the recording end point in a Program REC END An application of he Locate function includes auto functions such as Auto Play Auto Return and Auto Repeat Direct Locate The Direct Locate function enables you to locate the following points e Locate the beginning of the Program LOCATE ABS 0 e Specify t
12. BAR BEAT CLK is selected as time base Indicates a program title edit parameters and SETUP mode parameters Indicates the SYNC OUT settings in SETUP ___ 1 mode Indicates the AUTO PLAY AUTO RTN mode settings The current drive that the VR800 recognizes SCSI SS or ID appears on the display See the following note Indicates the AUTO PUNCH mode settings The indicator lights up when the digital in clock is set to ASYnC asynchronous It turns off when the digital in clock is set to SYnC synchronous The default setting is ASYnC indicator on Note If only a SCSI drive is connected to the VR800 SCSI lights up If an 3 5 inch internal E IDE hard disk has been installed but no external SCSI device is connected as the current drive IDE lights up If a SCSI drive is connected turned on and specified as the current drive and an internal hard disk is also connected only SCSI will light up VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions Display examples for time base selected via the TIME BASE SEL key H You can use the TIME BASE SEL key to select ABS BAR BEAT CLK or MTC as time base The following examples show the displays when you select a time base at the beginning of the disk of program 1 Time base is ABS 44 1kHz 581 ABS M s F PGM SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO A PUNCH T DIGITAL Time base is BAR BEAT CLK 44 1kHz
13. Setting digital output tracks menu enables you to assign the track that outputs digital signals from the DATA OUT connector of the VR800 to an external digital device You can send the recorded audio data on the VR800 to an external digital device MD DAT adat digital mixer etc in digital form Any two tracks selected from tracks 1 8 are assignable You can also select AdAt to output all track data 1 8 simultaneously to a digital device with an adat input e Initial setting AdAt Assignable tracks L channel AdAt 1 8 R channel 1 8 This setting is shared by all Programs in the same disk The settings cannot be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit lt IMPORTANT gt Match the sampling rate of the digital input on the external device with the sampling rate of the VR800 to send digital signals from the VR800 to the external device Setting digital output tracks 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode D i J i out 44 1kHz 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Digi out flashes then press the EXECUTE YES key The current digital output track assignment appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key turns off the flashing character and setting of the digital output track flashes With the initial setting AdAt flashes as shown below You can select
14. To erase data on an additional track you need to move the When you erase all tracks data the REC END point will move data to a real track then erase it As shown below the REC backward However if you erase data on a mono track or END point the end point of recording is not affected multiple tracks but not all tracks the REC END point may The erased area is replaced with silence As a result the not be affected Refer to the note below After the erase REMAIN time and space will increase You will have more recordable space on the disk operation the REMAIN time and space will increase REC END AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point Any real track Any real track Erase ERASE I Any realtrack Silence Any real track Silence ABS 0 REC END ABS 0 REC END Note If all real tracks contain data as shown below erasing data on tracks 1 and 2 will not affect the position of REC END On the other hand if all Real tracks contain data as shown below erasing data on tracks 3 8 will move up REC END to the end point of tracks 1 and 2 AUTO PUNCH OUT point AUTO PUNCH OUT point AUTO PUNCH IN point REC END AUTO PUNCH IN point REC END l8 8 7 v 6 6 5 5 Real tracks ji Real track
15. after receiving the command Successively upon completing the paste operation 32 46 lt edit message 01 completed gt is transmitted If paste cannot be executed due to improper figures of the pre registered auto punch in point insufficient disc capacity no sound data in the clipboard etc the corresponding lt edit mes sage gt will be replied 12 47 lt count gt lt mmc track gt erase command When this command is received VR800 will erase the data writes in 0 data in the section from the pre registered auto punch in point through auto punch out point in the track speci fied by lt mmc track gt Since time corresponding to length of the erase section is required to complete the erase operation VR800 will immediately reply by 32 47 lt edit message 02 active gt after receiving the command After the completion of erase operation 32 47 lt edit mes sage 01 completed gt will be transmitted If erase cannot be executed due to improper figures of the pre registered auto punch in point auto punch out point incor rect track section etc the corresponding lt edit message gt will be replied 12 49 clipboard play command When this command is received VR800 will playback once from the head of the sound data copied in the clipboard by the copy clip and move clip commands Immediately after receiving the command VR800 will reply with 32 49 lt edit message 02 active gt lt count gt lt mmc trac
16. lt Table 1 gt Changing the initial settings menu Parameters Display Default setting Refer page Community Setting a time signature Signature Set 001BAR 4 4 90 O Setting a Tempo Tempo Map Set 001BAR 1 1120 92 O Setting the metronome function Click J OFF 93 O Setting a preroll time Preroll Time 00 94 Setting MIDI sync output signal MIDI Sync OUT cLk Clock 95 O Setting an MTC frame rate Frame Rate 25 frame 96 O Setting an MTC offset value MTC OFFSET 00H 59M 57S OOF OOSF 96 O Setting Offset mode Offset Mode ABS 97 O Setting the slave mode Slave Mode oFF 98 O Setting the slave type Slave Type VAri 99 O Setting the record protect function Rec Protect OFF 100 O Setting digital input tracks Digi in AdAt ASYnC 101 J Setting digital output tracks Digi out AdAt 102 e Setting BAR BEAT resolution mode lt Resolution OFF 103 IT Setting the MIDI device ID number Device ID 00 104 IT Modes applicable program by program They can be saved loaded Modes applicable to all programs They cannot be seved loaded lt Table 2 gt Check menu Check item Display Refer page Community Check of the Event number on the track NOs Of Event 105 lt Table 3 gt Execution menu Execution item Display Refer page Community Deleting a Program Delete PGM 34 Editing a Program title Title Edit PGM 35 Saving song data to an external
17. 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key character steadily the current setting flashes The initial The display shows the value then returns to the setting is 00 as shown below indication that appeared in step 2 C 44 1kHz er flashes To cancel the setting operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the oo STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press RB mn E mmm one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base D ef le UK vk play p flashes p m 94 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Setting MIDI sync output signal Sync Out menu The Setting MIDI sync output signal menu enables you to select the type of MIDI sync signals output from the MIDI OUT connector on the rear panel of the VR800 to an external MIDI device The options are MIDI clock amp Song Position Pointer or MTC MIDI time code Select an appropriate option depending on the type of signal supported by the connected MIDI device If you select MIDI clock amp Song Position Pointer first you need to set the time signatures and tempo as described previously If you select MTC you first need to set the MTC frame rate the MTC offset time and the MTC offset mode as described later Initial setting CLK clock amp Song Position Pointer e Option CLK clock amp Song Pos
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19. delete You can set the tempo for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit Checking the stored tempo setting 1 Select a Program to check the tempo setting for Press the SETUP key use the JOG dial to select the Tempo Set menu then press the EXECUTE YES key Indication on the display changes as shown below and the current tempo appears The initial setting is 001 BAR 14 TEMPO 120 This means that a tempo for the first beat of the first measure is set to 120 44 1kHz ETOP flashes TEMPO gps ag a Storing a tempo value 2 Rotate the JOG dial clockwise You can view the current tempo values in sequence Tempo value BAR J TEMPO means that no tempo values are specified after the current setting With the initial setting 001 BAR LJ TEMPO 120 is followed by BAR J TEMPO 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key The display indicates Tempo Edit and TEMPO flashes See the figure below This means that you can enter a value now DIGITAL 44 1kHz P BAR 4 nant flashes ER Press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor to the desired edit location and use the JOG dial to enter the bar beat tempo information to be stored 92 Pressing the HOLD gt key or the F
20. lt edit message 01 completed gt or lt edit message 14 void data gt will be replied 32 4D lt edit message gt move clip status reply This is the reply against the 12 4D move clip command or 22 4D move clip status request 32 4E lt edit message gt move paste status reply 32 4E lt edit message gt lt mmc time gt move paste status reply The reply against the 12 4E move paste command or the 22 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List 4E move paste status request lt mmc time gt indicates the un processed time until completion of move paste editing 32 4F lt edit message gt track exchange status reply This is the reply against the 12 4F track exchange command 33 3E lt edit message gt product new program status reply This is the reply against the 13 3E product new program command 33 41 lt channel gt lt channel gt digital in channel status reply 33 41 lt channel 7F gt lt count gt lt mmc track gt adat in status reply This is the reply against the 23 41 digital in ch st request The first lt channel gt indicates the track number assigned to the L channel of the digital audio signal S P DIF from the DATA IN connector and the second lt channel gt the track number as signed to the R channel If digital in is set to Adat the reply for the first lt channel gt will be 7F and then lt count gt lt mmc track gt in this order In the lt mmc track gt
21. m D Time base is MTC 44 1kHz rc i Wu A n A ts F PGM stenge e Selecting time base using the DISP SEL key When you press the DISP SEL key after you select a time base using the TIME BASE SEL key the display changes as follows Time base is ABS A 5 A 1 44 1kHz ABS M s F PGM CLK SCSI J IS D A 1 44 1kHz up REMAIN H M s 44 1kHz MTC IN OO H ao IM H Up sS di F 17 VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions Time base is BAR BEAT CLK 44 1kHz e haK a a PGM lt 44 1kHz gew D e e 44 1kHz e Time base is MTC 44 1kHz uc Zu m s F PGM Se e 44 1kHz HG81 REMAIN Me 44 1kHz 18 The REMAIN display The REMAIN display usually shows available recording space and time on the disk calculated based on mono track recording That is it indicates how much space and time are available for recording on a track Therefore if you wish to know how much time is available for multiple track recording you need to divide the REMAIN value by the number of tracks you wish to record The value calculation includes all data from real tracks and additional tracks If some data exists on the additional tracks but not on the real tracks the space and time consumed by the additional tracks are considered during the calculation For more information on the REMAIN display please refer to Recording method and REMAIN display in the Before Starti
22. the track bit map which is the Adat input is expressed by 1 In this equipment the reply will all be 1 or in other words all tracks will be collectively converted to Adat inputs or analog inputs 33 42 lt channel gt lt channel gt digital out channel status reply 33 42 lt channel 7F gt lt channel 00 gt adat out status reply This is the reply against the 23 42 digital out ch st request The first lt channel gt indicates the track number assigned to the Lchannel output of the digital audio signal S P DIF from the DATA OUT connector and the second lt channel gt the track number as signed to the R channel output If digital out is set to Adat the reply for the first lt channel gt will be 7F and that for the second lt channel gt will be 00 33 43 lt program gt program status reply This is the reply against the 23 43 program status request lt program gt indicates the presently operating program num ber 33 44 lt on off gt click status reply This is the reply against the 23 44 click status request It indicates the on off setting of the metronome function 33 45 lt count 10 gt lt level data gt level status reply This is the reply against the 23 45 level status request and it indicates the present track 1 16 output level data In VR800 as level data is updated 4Omsec it will be effective if inquiry is made in 4Omsec units 33 46 lt on off gt bar beat resolution status r
23. you are using a removable SCSI disk as the current drive format it in Master 4ch mode or ADAC 8ch mode Formatting a removable SCSI disk in Master 8ch mode will not provide enough recordable space Note that data recorded on a disk formatted in ADAC 8ch mode cannot be saved or loaded using a DAT or adat Only the data recorded on the Master 8ch mode disk can be saved or loaded to from a DAT or adat Set the ID number of a SCSI drive fixed or removable that will be used as a back up disk to 6 When you use the Format menu in SETUP mode the VR800 recognizes SCSI drives or 3 5 inch E IDE hard disks with any ID number other than 6 When you use the Bk Format menu the VR800 automatically recognizes SCSI drives with the ID number 6 27 VR800 Owner s Manual Formatting a Disk Formatting a current drive disk SCSI disk The VR800 supports SCSI removable and fixed disks and 3 5 inch E IDE hard disks as the current drive This section explains how to format a SCSI removable or fixed disk To format a SCSI disk the SCSI indicator in the DRIVE section of the display should be lit If a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk is also connected make sure that the SCSI indicator is lit as shown below Ho Disk 44 1kHz Kopp1 Wes i i PGM i PGM SYNC OUT DRIVE P C Led SCSI is lights up CLK SCSI SCSI is lights up AUTO A PUNCH AUTO A PUNCH lt The display when no disk is set in the current dri
24. Auto Return Play mode is OFF No indication A Auto Play mode is ON PLAY PLAY lights up ee Auto Return mode is ON RTN RTN lights up Auto Repeat mode is ON S Both PLAY and RTN light up Auto Play mode The VR800 locates a point and starts playing from the locate point 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 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 Q 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
25. H H H 1 REMAIN MB recorded area 4 min 27 sec 19MB unrecorded area 15 min 33 sec 81MB recordable disk area 20 min 100MB The REMAIN value is calculated on a mono track basis That is the value indicates available recording time and space if you record on one mono track For example if you wish to know how much you can record on four tracks you need to divide the current REMAIN value by eight The REMAIN value is also calculated by deducting the time and space of all data on the Real tracks and Additional tracks from the original available recording time and space Therefore even if there is no recording on Real tracks but there is data on Additional tracks the REMAIN time will consider the time and space used by the data to calculate available time and space 21 VR800 Owner s Manual Before Starting As described in Managing the song by Program the VR800 can set up as many as 99 Programs on the disk Setting up a Program requires a small amount of disk space In other words disk space is used not only for storing recorded data but also for storing all setup data Therefore make sure that you have enough space on the disk before you start recording to avoid running out of space the OVER message flashes in that case Managing songs by Program Change function The VR800 features Program Select function which enables you to set up to 99 Programs on the disk When you format a dis
26. MIDI in the display will be lit for about 4Omsec There is no setting in the VR800 to receive MMC or FEX but it will operate if a correct MIDI signal is input If sync and control cannot be done correctly re check connections cables and the setting of both equipment Execution of recording Carry out various recordings while synchronizing a VR800 and a MIDI sequencer with the MIDI clock E VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Synchronization External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode Up to this point synchronization with external MIDI equipment has been explained with the VR800 as the master and MIDI equipment as the slave but depending on the slave mode setting the MIDI equipment can be set as the master and VR800 as the slave lt Note gt External MIDI equipment which can be used as the master is limited to those which can output MTC Initialize VR800 Confirm the program and sampling frequency In the following the explanation will be on the assumption that a computer with sequence software is used MIDI IN MIDI OUT Eege Computer E UE le with MMC MTC eao0noo soft ware LE E E E E E E EE EE ET E E EE EE E E EC EH EZE LE LE EE EE ELE EE CET EZ MASTER Connection to external equipment Connect MIDI OUT of the computer with MIDI interface with MIDI IN of VR800 The com
27. Paste e Refer to Deleting a Program on page 34 for more information on the Program Delete function Undo Redo Erase You can undo or redo the Erase operation e To restore the data that existed before you erased it press the UNDO REDO key e To restore the data after you undo the Erase operation press the UNDO REDO key again When you press the UNDO REDO key the VR800 will undo or redo the operation immediately and display Undo or Redo and COMPLETED Note The Undo Redo function is effective only when the VR800 is stopped Note If you perform one of the following operations after you use the Copy amp Paste or Move and Paste operation the Undo Redo function will no longer be effective 1 When a new recording is made 2 When a new editing is executed such as Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste Erase 3 While in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY or RECORD mode 4 When the power is momentarily switched off 5 When the program is changed 6 When ejecting a removable SCSI disk that is the current drive VR800 Owner s Manual Editing Tracks Track Exchange The Track Exchange function enables you to swap mono track data or multiple track data of the current Program between Real tracks and Additional tracks in units of single or multiple tracks You can swap mono track data between Real tracks Additional tracks or bet
28. Repeat steps 1 3 described in the Storing a tempo value section to display Tempo Edit Press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD buiton so that the flashing cursor is on the measure number Turn the JOG dial to select bar beat to edit or delete Press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD buiton so that the flashing cursor is on the TEMPO number 4 Use the JOG dial to enter a new value Entering deletes the data at the selected bar beat 5 Press the EXECUTE YES key 6 Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key repeatedly to exit SETUP mode Setting the Metronome function Click menu Setting the Metronome function menu allows you to determine whether or not the VR800 outputs a metronome sound from Real track 8 during playback or recording Turning the Metronome function on enables you to record your performance while playing the instrument accompanying the metronome sound Also do not record any data on track 8 Note Since Real track 8 outputs the metronome sound when this function is turned on you cannot play the audio recorded on this track The VR800 can output the metronome sound even from an unrecorded area outside of the range from ABS 0 to REC END on track 8 e Initial setting OFF Option OFF or on You can turn the function on and off for each Program individually The settings cannot be saved and loaded as part of
29. Therefore saving and loading a Program takes much less time relative to a DAT or adat No pilot signal or beep is recorded If the available disk space is smaller than the song data size you may use multiple disks up to 99 disks to save and load an entire song Trk1 amp 28 amp 3 amp 48 amp 5 amp 6 amp 7 SCSI disk EECEEAIEANEAEENAR amp 14 amp 15 amp 16 amp 17 amp 18 amp 19 amp 20 amp 21 amp 23 amp 24 Current drive disk Program 1 P01 Program 2 P02 Program 99 P99 VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data lt Note when saving data using DAT or adat gt Refer to the following notes when you save all track data real tracks and additional tracks using a DAT or adat The duration of the data that can be saved on the disk is calculated based on the duration of the song data ABS O REC END on the real tracks Therefore if you try to save data on an additional track that is longer in duration than the data on the real track only that part of the additional track up to the same time indication of the real track will be saved For example assume that you moved 10 minutes of data on a real track to an additional track using the Track exchange function then you recorded three minutes of data on the same real track In this case only three minutes of the additional track data will be saved To reset seven minutes of data will not be saved If this happens set
30. Units connected Two SCSI ID Automatic recognition lt WORD OUT gt Connector BNC X 1 Output level TTL level Load impedance 75Q lt PUNCH IN OUT gt Connector 6mm Phone jack X 1 An optional FOOT SW Model 8051 can be connected Recording Reproducing lt Recording medium gt 3 5 inch hard disk E IDE type External SCSI device SCSI 2 unbalanced transmission format lt Recording format gt FDMS 3 lt Recording mode gt ADAC Sch mode 8 real tracks 16 additional tracks 44 1kHzZ A D A C Master Sch mode 8 real tracks 16 additional tracks 44 1kHz 16bit linear 118 Master Ach mode 4 real tracks 20 additional tracks 44 1kHz 1 6bit linear lt Save Load format gt ADAC Sch mode SCSI Master Sch mode FDIO 1 DAT adat SCSI Master Ach mode SCSI FDIO 1 DAT lt A D gt 20 bit 64 time over sampling Delta Sigma lt D A gt 20 bit 128 time over sampling Delta Sigma lt Program No gt maximum 99 tunes lt Simultaneous playback tracks gt 8 tracks Master 8SCch ADAC Sch mode 4 tracks Master 4ch mode lt Vari Pitch gt 1 6 lt Digital In Out gt 44 1kHz 16bit linear General Dimensions 254 W X 100 H X 285 D mm Including highest protrusion Weight approx 2 0kg Power supply 120VAC 60Hz 230V 50 60Hz Power consumption approx 15W Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement
31. mode You can save only the data recorded on the current drive formatted in Master 8ch mode to a adat el 14 7 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 O E 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 ei 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 Connect this jack to the MIDI IN jack of an external MIDI device This jack transmits MTC MIDI timecode MIDI clock amp Song Position Pointer MMC MIDI Machine Control command response and FEX Fostex System Exclusive Message response MIDI Refer to page 68 for more information on the example of using the MIDI OUT jack Q 5 MIDI IN jack MIDI
32. normal playback The sound falls at the memory point 1 sec mute playback As shown in the diagram one second of data prior to the locate point is played back then muted fade out at the locate point The muted playback continues for one second The VR800 will repeat this operation until you quit the Preview function 59 VR800 Owner s Manual Preview Function 2 To adjust the monitor sound of the selected track so that it can be monitored on the mixer Note If data stored in each memory key is in the initial state all memory keys will be in ABS time OOH OOM 00S In other words the program head value is in the memory Should fade out preview be executed in this condition the Void Data message and memory data 00H 00M 00S will alternately flash in the display as a warning However for fade in preview this will function as the memory data 00H 00M 00S point 3 Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Trimming the sound while previewing You can trim the position of the locate point edit point using the JOG dial while you preview the sound At this time you can also adjust the size of the trimming steps the amount of offset controlled by the JOG dial Trimming allows you to fine tune the position of the locate point stored in the memory keys while previewing the sound Use this function to change the Auto Punch In Out points the start point of Copy amp Paste and Move am
33. 13 43 lt program gt program change command The command for PROGRAM CHANGE of VR800 The present program number can be changed to the figure indicated by lt program gt 13 44 lt on off gt click on off command The command for setting the metronome on off of VR800 When ON is set the metronome signal will be fed to the track 8 output of VR800 13 46 lt on off gt Bar Beat Resolution ON OFF command The command for ON OFF of the bar beat resolution function of this equipments current program 13 47 lt midi sync gt Midi Sync Out command The setup command for MIDI Sync Out mode of this equip ments current program 13 48 lt MTC offset mode gt MTC offset mode command The setup command for MTC offset mode of this equipments current program 13 49 lt count 3 gt lt on off gt lt vari data gt Vari pitch command 13 49 lt count 1 gt lt on off gt Vari pitch command The command for setting this equipments vari pitch ON OFF and pitch data Control of ON OFF only is possible at lt count 1 gt and both ON OFF and pitch data can be set at lt count 3 gt 14 01 lt signature map gt Signature set command The command for setting the meter of this equipment If a new data is registered at the bar position where a data exists the former data will be written over When this command is re ceived this equipment will reply with 34 01 lt edit message gt Upon completing the registeration lt edit me
34. ABS 0 REC END Audio File 1 Audio File 2 0 File 1 Audio File 3 0 File 2 Audio File 4 Recorded part Silence Usually an event is created by one recording or edit The number of events increases or decreases depending on the number of edit points or the amount of disk free space VR800 disk management operates in such way that the number of events will decrease The number of events does not affect usual music production However if a small amount of single track data is written in many different sections on the disk the maximum number of events may be reached To avoid this event number overflow you need to check the number of events for each track The VR800 provides an event check menu in Setup mode for this purpose lt Notes on digital recording gt During S P DIF and adat digital recording the VR800 records data 0 this is called mute recording When one second of consecutive data 0 is input to the VR800 it creates a 0 file and limits the consumption of disk space However repeating this operation will eventually increase the number of events leading to event number overflow What is an event As shown in the diagram below the number of events can be eleven or more if partial recordings are made This is because an unrecorded part is regarded as an event and a recorded part is also regarded as an event s The duration of each event can vary from 740 ms
35. Example 4 When 1 frame is to be set in the punch in memory using the add command Time figure to be added is pre registered in GP7 Set OOh Om OOs O1f in GP7 FO 7F lt device ID gt 06 lt add 4D gt lt count gt lt destination OC GP4 gt lt source 1 01 GP4 gt lt source 2 OF GP7 gt F7 Example 5 When 1 frame is to be set in the punch in memory using the subtract command Time figure to be subtracted is pre registered in GP7 Set OOh 00m OOs O1f in GP7 FO 7F lt device ID gt 06 lt substract 4E gt lt count gt lt destination OC GP4 gt lt source 1 OC GP4 gt lt source 2 OF GP7 gt F7 110 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List Data Type 12 stop Indicates the next operating mode following locating to the start point GP3 upon arriving at the end point GP6 by the play mode In VR800 12 stop only is effective 12 stop 15 play Specifies operating mode in which VR800 should enter upon completing the locate operation Corresponds to the setting of AUTO PLAY ON 15 OFF 12 on the main unit Ol 7F Specifies succeeding data byte numbers Complies to the MMC MIDI Machine Control standard track bit map In VR800 you always need to specify two byte combinations of rO and r1 00 no message 01 completed completion flag 02 active execution flag 02 lt mmce time gt Indicates unprocessed time by active execution flag and lt
36. 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 Mi CL Refer to page 68 for more information on using the MIDI IN jack 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 Qa Refer to the separate Quick Operation Guide for operating procedures VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions 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 This switch turns power on and off to the VR800 Side Panel 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 AN N J wy 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 th
37. STORE key The Press LOC menu will appear as indicated before Ignore this go to the next step AISCH PressLoc Flashing Press the desired memory key The STORE key lamp will turn off The input time value or bar beat clock value is stored in the corresponding memory key You can recall data stored in the memory key edit it and store it again 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the memory key that stores the data you wish to edit The stored data appears on the display and the VR800 enters data edit mode Press the HOLD gt key REWIND button or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor on the time value digit and use the JOG dial to increase or decrease the value 50 3 Press the STORE key The Press LOC menu will appear as indicated before Ignore this go to the next step Press the memory key that you pressed in Step 1 again The STORE key lamp will turn off The edited data is stored and the VR800 displays the previous Time Base indication VR800 Owner s Manual Storing a Locate Point lt Edit Point gt e You can store the edited data in a memory key other than the one you pressed when you recalled the data For example you can recall the AUTO PUNCH IN point data edit it and store it to the AUTO PUNCH OUT key Refer to page 36 for more information on Auto Punch In Out Refer to page 61 for more information on Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste and Erase Ref
38. 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 VR800 Owner s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents INTFOCUCTION 1scccsccccsencsecenssensnssessnssesensseenenessassensansensnesesenes 5 Rehearsing manual punch in out recording 40 Main feat 5 Manual punch in out Take eessen 41 ERT Undo redo manual punch in out recording sso 42 PHOCAUMIONIS Gereke 6 Recording to a Metronome Sound sesereerererec 43 Noteon repai Ee 6 About COPYIIGHUS ssssssssessssssssssssssscsncsssssssssssssssscsncssssssesneeses 6 e EI te 45 TE 6 Digital recording from an external digital device 45 Names and Eumchons EE 7 Digital recording to an external deiee un 46 TOD PAD een 8 Storing a Locate Point Edit POIN 0 ssssssssssssssssessesnse0s 48 EE K ngen ee e Storing and editing the locate points
39. Sic le pane Ke 5 to the memory keys onen 49 Display SCCtIONL sessssssssssesesssssssssssssssssseseesscsssssssssseseesecesees 16 Storing in relAfmme 49 Display when the power is turned On s 00 00000 16 Editing and storing locate data Preset dteplan Kaati teana Gen 16 Editing and storing dan Display examples for time base selected via Storing and editing LOCATE key the TIME BASE SEL ke 17 Storing in real time Selecting time base using the DISP SEL ken 17 ilunena tonn COENA The REMAIN display R EEEE E 18 Edit and re store data that is already stored Warning ITICSSAGE ecssseresssrsssssesssssserssccensssenensssesessscensees 19 Locate FUNCHION ssssesssssserssnsneneneesesesnsnenensnssnsnsaeesesensaeseeees 54 Before Star tiG sscsssesersccserssernsecssarssnssssessesnsscsessesnsserenseesusorerses 20 Direct LOCATE ae ateate in senda ces 54 Time B ISE A E A OR Se A EON EES 20 AUO Blees ee 55 Recording method and REMAIN Tndicator en 21 EE 55 Managing songs by Program Change function 22 Auto Repeat 56 EE ES Cue amp Review FUNCTION sccssereeneereereonesnesnssnsnnssnennennennennes 57 Cue amp Review function using the REWIND and F FWD button eessen 57 e P P Cue amp Review function using the SHUTTLE feature 57 Recor ing mo Sen See WEEN 7 Digital scrubbing using the SCRUB Brett 58 Formatting the current drive SCSI diekl eene 28 Formatting the current drive E IDE hard disk 30
40. a flashing channel to assign a track flashes rT 44 1kHz flashes 3 While the AdAt is flashing turn the JOG dial When you turn the JOG dial the flashing AdAt indicator changes to the S P DIF digital output track indication 102 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Digi out DR sep Note At setup of the digital output track tracks to be assigned to flashes L and R cannot be the same for example such as L 4 and r 4 D Should setup be executed by mistakenly selecting same track numbers for L and R the number setup for the L channel will be given priority and no assign will be setup automatically for R In other words L channel will be setup to the specified track and R 4 Press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the channel will be setup to F FWD button to select a channel L or r and use the JOG dial to specify a track To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the 5 Press the EXECUTE YES key STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press The selected track assignment is stored and flashes one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base Setting BAR BEAT resolution mode Resolu menu The Setting BAR BEAT res
41. a new disk into the backup drive 4 Press and hold the RECORD button and press the The display remains showing the Time Base indication EXECUTE YES key for the current drive disk The VR800 starts formatting REMAIN lights up on the display and the negative value of the unformatted disk area size will count down as the format operation progresses Please wait a while When formatting is complete COMPLETED lights up on the display and the VR800 stops spinning the disk At the same time the VR800 shows the maximum re 2 Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode and turn the JOG dial to select the Bk Format menu 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key cordable space To check the REMAIN time and space The VR800 displays UnFormat and SURE flashes refer to the next page following lt Memo gt This means that the disk with the ID number 6 is ready for formatting 5 Press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button If you turn the JOG dial Eject appears and pressing The display will change from the REMAIN indication for the EXECUTE YES key will eject the disk the backup disk to the Time Base indication for the cur rent drive 30 VR800 Owner s Manual Formatting a Disk lt Memo gt To check the REMAIN time for the backup disk after formatting it eject the disk then replace it with the disk in the current drive Then press the DISP SEL key to show the REMAIN display You can check the REMAIN time of the backup disk in thi
42. appears 44 1kHz SETUP ele Lights up CLK en Press the EXIT NO key to exit SETUP mode The VR800 displays ABS 0 of the Program on the current drive Note The backup data will use the number of the saved backup data Program e g if you save P01 0001 data the backup data will be named as B0O1 0001 You cannot edit the title of the The above procedure assumes that the saved data size is smaller than the available space of the backup disk You can use only one backup disk To save data larger than a single backup disk refer to the next lt Memo gt for information on saving data using multiple backup disks VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data lt Memo gt INS me e g m E required CHEN BCC Set the second disk to continue the save operation If Program data to be saved is larger than the space available on one backup disk the VR800 tells you how many backup disks you need when you select a Program in Step 6 of the previous procedure Two backup disks are When you set the first disk the save operation starts When the disk is full the VR800 automatically ejects the disk and displays Ins Disk 2 meaning Please set the second disk PRIC Ea8G1 Tm leg Three backup disks are required Li the correct order to perform the load operation Note Mark the disks so that you can identify the order of the disks and you will
43. applies to a fixed disk or 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk 1 Insert a formatted disk into the SCSI drive 5 Use the JOG dial to select the desired recording The VR800 displays the recording mode of the disk ADAC 8ch Master 8ch or Master 4ch then displays ABS O of Program 1 If you are using a disk formatted for backup the VR800 displays Bk Format then the Time Base indication mode Press and hold down the RECORD button and press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 starts formatting the disk in selected record ing mode REMAIN lights up on the display and the negative value of the unformatted disk area size will count down as the format operation progresses Please wait a while When formatting is complete COMPLETED lights up on the display and the VR800 stops spinning the disk 2 Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode and turn the JOG dial to select Format 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key The ID number of the connected SCSI drive appears and SURE flashes on the display 6 Press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button to exit SETUP mode Formatting will automatically create one Program 1 on 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key again the disk and the Time Base will change to ABS 0 Turn the JOG dial to select ADAC 8ch Master 8ch or Master 4ch according to the media or your application 7 Press the DISP SEL key to change to the REMAIN display and check the available recording time Press the DISP SEL key again
44. be able to insert the disks in Loading data You can load data using the Load PGM menu in SETUP mode The following procedure assumes that the backup disk has been inserted into the backup SCSI drive and a formatted disk has been inserted into the current drive lt Load PGM menu gt Input signal options AdAt dAT SCSi id 6 Program options P01 P99 an individual Program Track options When using an adat or DAT tracks 1 8 tracks 1 16 Tracks 1 24 When using a SCSI disk All tracks will be automatically selected 1 Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode then use the JOG dial to select Load PGM menu 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key Device appears and the selected input signal option flashes SCSi id 6 flashes L Da d F G Hl d m prp E Flashing mm mm mmm em en a S Device meen setup Flashing SEU RT Normally the initially displayed load device is the flash ing SCSi id 6 At this stage if the JOG dial is rotated in addition to the flashing SCSi id 6 AAT or AdAt can be selected dAT or AdAt is selected when DAT or adat is used for loading Select a flashing SCSi id 6 and press the EXECUTE YES key The saved backup number 01 flashes This means that BO1 on the backup disk is selected to load If only this backup file exists on the disk turning the JOG dial will allow you to select BO1 or Ej
45. both SCSI and E IDE disks are connected but only the E IDE disk is turned on This means that the VR800 recognizes the 3 5 inch hard disk as the current drive Before formatting a connected 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk make sure IDE lights up that the IDE indicator is lit Formatting a backup disk SCSI disk Song data you recorded in the current drive SCSI drive fixed disk or 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk can be saved to a backup SCSI drive disk as well as a DAT or adat and can be re loaded later To use a backup SCSI drive you need to set the SCSI ID number of the backup drive to 6 and format it in backup recording mode The VR800 does not indicate the connected backup disk on the display unlike the current drive You need to use Bk Format menu in SETUP mode to format a backup disk while the current drive is on However if the disk has not yet been formatted you may format it during the save load operation For more information on formatting an unformatted disk for saving and loading song data refer to Saving and Loading Song Data on page 75 The following procedure assumes that a current drive SCSI drive fixed disk or 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk is connected to the VR800 and a Program on the current drive disk is selected Formatting an unformatted disk for backup This procedure enables you to format a new disk for backup and assumes that a disk has been installed in the current drive 1 Insert
46. counting the time Also when the VR800 locates ABS REC END it will continue counting the time from the recording end point However the VR800 does not access the disk after reaching the recording end point lt Example Operation at locating to the AUTO PUNCH IN point gt AUTO PUNCH IN point LOCATE LOGATE START PLAYBACK PLAYBACK p LOCATE START LOCATE 1 Press the AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY key to turn on the PLAY indicator on the bottom of the display Lights up P PLAY 2 Press the LOCATE key or memory key The VR800 locates the point and plays as shown in the diagram e You can set a preroll time in the Preroll Time menu in SETUP mode so that the VR800 will start playback preroll time before the locate point You can set the preroll time from 0 to 10 seconds Refer to the chapter Changing the Initial Settings SETUP Mode on page 94 3 Press the STOP button to stop the VR800 Auto Return This function allows the VR800 to play data up to the AUTO RTN END point then automatically locate the AUTO RTN START point as shown in the diagram below To enable this function AUTO RTN mode should be on and the AUTO RTN START point and AUTO RTN END point should already be set lt Operation of the Auto Return mode gt AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END point PLAYBACK START f PLAYBACK kee E E E T gt EEN a Automatic locating to the AUTO RTN S
47. digital device Save PGM 75 Loading song data from an external digital device Load PGM 75 Formatting an current drive disk Format 27 Formatting a back up drive disk Bk Format 30 88 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Selecting SETUP mode Follow the steps below to select the desired SETUP menu in SETUP mode 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key The title of the SETUP menu This eee VR800 appears You can select a different enters mode on the control panel menu via the JOG dial Pressing the SETUP key causes the VR800 to enter SETUP mode The VR800 displays the first hierarchy level of the SETUP menu you selected before you turned off the power At this time the menu graphics appear as shown below mm em em mm em mm 44 1kHz SETUP The flashing menu indicator is the currently selected H H ons a menu Turning the JOG dial will select a different menu BB wm mm dh wm wm BI Pe and the corresponding menu indicator will flash This indicates the position of the SETUP menu Selecting a menu via the JOG dial will move the flashing cursor 2 Select the desired menu using the JOG dial then press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 displays the second hierarchy level of the selected SETUP menu where you can set parameters Refer to the next page for more information To exit SETUP mode press the STOP button or the EXIT S
48. 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 Q 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 Refer to Quick operation guide for more information on playing with Vari Pitch and editing Vari Pitch data 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 The SHUTTLE function is activated Refer to Cue amp review function using the SHUTTLE function on page 57 for more information Auto punch mode turned on and off Refer to Punch In Out on page 36 You can edit locate data stored in the LOCATE key Refer to Storing an edit point locate point on page 48 for more You can edit Vari Pitch data Refer to Quick operation guide for more information on Playback in Vari Pitch mode information 11 VR amp OO Owner s Manual Names and Functions 20 Fast forward button F FWD Pressing this button while the VR800 is stopped will start fast forwarding at l
49. em mm i goen BS 9 Im mm mm mm mm e Digi in 44 1kHz D x flashes vu kemmert e 3 While the AdAt is flashing turn the JOG dial When you turn the JOG dial the flashing AdAt indicator changes to the S P DIF digital input track indication Digi in e flashes rem CH e Disi in wd flashes 101 4 Turn the JOG dial to select a track with a flashing channel number To change a flashing number use the HOLD gt key REW button or F FWD button Turning the JOG dial while L is flashing enables you to select from channels 1 8 and AdAt Turning the JOG dial while r is flashing enables you to select from channels 1 8 Note You cannot assign L channel and R channel to the same track If you assign the same track and press the EXECUTE YES key the last channel you set will have priority and the first channel will be automatically set to For example if you assign L channel to 2 then assign R channel to 2 and press the EXECUTE YES key L channel will be set to L and R channel will be set to r 2 After you select a track to assign press the EXECUTE YES key The selected track will be registered and the display shown in step 2 appears When a digital signal that matches the digital input track setting is input DIGITAL lights up on the display If the signal is different than the setting for example if S P DIF signal is input while the
50. hear the guitar performance between the Auto Punch In and Out points Otherwise you will hear the recorded guitar sound 38 5 When you are satisfied with your rehearsal press the STOP button lt Hint 1 gt Locating a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point To locate the playback start point for rehearsal press the AUTO PUNCH IN key then press the LOCATE key The VR800 displays the time position stored in the AUTO PUNCH IN key and locates the point and stops Press the REWIND button to go backward If you have set the preroll time as described on page 94 you can locate a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll value Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point Stop here Locate Locate The VR800 stops at a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll time 0 10 seconds lt Hint 2 gt Quick and easy operation for repeated rehearsal Using the Auto Return function and the Auto Play function enables you to rehearse repeatedly As shown below set the AUTO RTN START and END points for Auto Return and Auto Play In this way you can repeat rehearsal easily while checking the recording level and concentrating on your performance Refer to page 48 for more information on setting the AUTO RTN START END points Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point Auto Return Start point Auto Return End point Rehearsal area
51. in the diagram then if you record two minutes starting at the 10 minute point in ABS time ABS 10m Oe OOf to ABS 12m OOs OOf the recording end point REC END is 12 minutes ABS 12m OOs OOf in ABS time However this does not mean that the entire recording duration is 12 minutes The disk space actually used for recording is five minutes 3 minutes 2 minutes That is the area between three minutes and ten minutes that corresponds to 25 minutes of recording space in terms of ABS time is still unrecorded When you try to play or fast forward this unrecorded area the time counter on the display will count but the VR800 will not access the disk However MTC will be output when you try to play this area On the VR800 the top of the disk is called ABS 0 and the recording end point is called REC END REMAIN indicator The REMAIN indicator displays available recording time expressed in time value ABS or MTC or bar beat clock BAR BEAT CLI value depending on the currently selected Time Base It also indicates the available disk space Right after you format the disk the REMAIN indicator will show the maximum recordable time and space on the disk The following example shows that the disk had about 20 minutes or 100MB recordable space after the disk format operation and has recorded data of 4 minutes 27 seconds or 19MB lt Display example gt The REMAIN indicator displays the eum 44 1kHz __ amount of unrecorded area
52. indicates whether the sound data on the clipboard is a copied data or moved data Copy Clip or Move Clip and plays the data this is called clipboard playback Monitor the playback sound through the mixer channels that correspond to the copied or moved tracks During clipboard playback the lamp of the RECORD TRACK select key for the copied or moved track will flash Press the EDIT key again to get ready for the paste operation Copy Paste or Move Paste flashes on the display Executing Paste 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key again The display indication enables you to set the number of the paste operations The number and SURE flash At this time the flashing RECORD TRACK select key s lamp becomes continuously lit 44 1kHz Flashing 5 Select a destination track to paste data All selected tracks lamps light up You can select only mono tracks as the destination of a copied or moved mono track If you copied or moved adjacent odd even tracks you can select only adjacent odd even tracks as the destination If you do not select any tracks the data will be pasted back to the copy or move source track 6 Turn the JOG dial to enter the number of repeats Repeat You can enter up to 99 However this is automatically limited by the available recording space on the disk That is if the disk has enough free space you can set up to 99 repeats If the disk has only a small amount of free space
53. is specified 00 08 7F Select recorder tracks 1 8 00 in particular is not specified default setting 7F indicates input output of Adat optical For details refer to explanation on setting the Command Mode 00 lock disable chase disable 01 lock enable chase enable Corresponds to SLAVE ON 01 OFF 00 in the main unit 00 lock disable chase disable 01 lock enable unlocked chase enable unlocked 11 lock enable locked chase enable locked O1 7F Indicates program numbers P1 P99 on the main unit However VR800 can specify only 01 corresponds to P01 63H corresponds to P99 40 Free 42 Vari Indicates the slave mode when this equipment is set to slave ON 111 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List bar2 bar bart sign sigd bar2 The 100th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD bart The 10th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD bart The 1 digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD sign Numerator of the signature to be set is expressed in BCD sigd Denominator of the signature to be set is expressed in BCD When specified as sign 00 and sigd 00 signature data of that bar position will be deleted Also bar2 bar1 bar0 sign sigd 00 indicates no corresponding data such as when a figure specified by lt event number gt do not exist at receiving the signature map request bar2 bar bart beat tmp2 tm
54. named program 2 If programs 1 5 already exist the new program number will be 6 e You can enter the following characters and numbers e If there is insufficient recording space on the disk you cannot create the new program Each time you create a new program the recordable area on the disk will decrease Using a Program Change function If multiple programs exist on the disk you need to select a program to record play or edit This section describes how to select a program 44 1kHz Note You cannot use the program change function if the VR800 Aui P itRopel is in SETUP mode a TT i me eg e 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired program number flashing Rotating the JOG dial counter clockwise decreases the number Rotating it clockwise increases the number If you turn the JOG dial clockwise all the way New PGM will be selected Select New PGM to create a new program as mentioned in the previous section For example you can select one of seven programs as follows PGM 01 IPGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 PGM 07 New PGM e i You can select up to PGM You can select from PGM 03 up to 01 in this direction New PGM in this direction 3 Press t
55. that it indicates the precise position of the recorder transport section the current position The VR800 offers three types of Time Base ABS Absolute type MTC MIDI time code and BAR BEAT CLK bar beat clock ABS indicates an absolute time on the disk MTC indicates a relative time that is obtained by adding a certain value MTC offset value to the ABS value BAR BEAT CLK indicates the position in a song created in the internal Tempo Map according to MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer The following diagrams depict the relationship among these three types of the Time Base ABS 0 DISK END 00M 00S 00F 00M 08S 00F REC END 23H 59M 59S ABS fy 002 BAR 1 4 00 CLK yo 4 00 CLK BAR BEAT CLK BAR 4 001BAR 0404 TEMPO 001BAR 1 4 60 Li 01H 00M 00S OOF 01H 00M 08S OOF y 00H 59M 59S MTC MTC OFFSET 01H 00M 00S 00F MTC OFFSET MODE ABS This shall be assumed to be the MTC OFFSET time set for the ABS 00M 00S and OOF positions Y Y 00H 59M 52S OOF 01H 00M 00S OOF f 00H 59M 51S MTC MTC OFFSET 01H 00M 00S 00F MTC OFFSET MODE BAR J This shall be assumed to be the MTC OFFSET time set for the 00 BAR 1 4 recorded area non recorded area and 00 CLK positions Note As shown in the figure the ABS 0 position top of the disk is 2BAR 1BEAT OOCLK Time Base BAR You can switch between these three types of Time Base BEAT CLK You
56. the JOG dial allows you to set a lower number of repeats 7 Press the EXECUTE YES key Copy Paste or Move Paste flashes and the duration of the pasted data appears as a negative number on the display This number will count down as the paste operation proceeds When the paste operation is complete the flashing Copy Paste or Move Paste lights up continuously and COMPLETED is displayed Note if you try to execute the paste operation by pressing the EXECUTE YES key when the disk has insufficient free space Over appears on the display and edit mode is cancelled In this case you need to delete unnecessary data or Programs Refer to the following section Erase and to Deleting a Program on page 34 for more information on erasing 8 Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key The VR800 exits edit mode and displays the previous Time Base indication 9 Turn off the RECORD TRACK select key of the copy or move source track 63 VR800 Owner s Manual Editing Tracks Undo Redo Paste You can undo or redo a Copy amp Paste and Move amp Paste operation e To restore the data that existed prior to the paste operation press the UNDO REDO key e To restore the pasted data after you undo the paste operation press the UNDO REDO key again Note The Undo Redo function is effective only when the VR800 is stopped Note if you perform one of the following operations after
57. the UNDO REDO key again to restore the conditions that existed after the recording Follow the notes below e When a new recording is made e When the power is momentarily switched off e When the program is changed Note 1 The Undo Redo function is effective only when the VR800 is stopped Note 2 The Undo Redo is not effective if you perform one of the following operations after you finish recording e While a new editing is executed such as Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste or Erase e When in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY or RECORD mode e When ejecting a removable SCSI disk that is the current drive VR800 Owner s manual Punch In Out Recording Manual Punch In Out This section explains how to perform Manual Punch In Out using a foot switch optional Model 8051 You do not need to specify the Punch In Out points Instead you press the foot switch at the Punch In Out point Manual Punch In Out also offers rehearsal and actual takes You can repeat rehearsal until you are ready As an example replace a part of the recorded guitar solo on track 3 e Initialize the VR800 e Select a desired Program for Punch In Out Preparation Check to see that the guitar is connected to the input jack of the mixer as required for AUTO PUNCH IN OUT mentioned earlier Connect an optional foot switch Model 8051 to the PUNCH IN OUT jack on
58. the save time longer up to 59 minutes and 59 seconds using the save time editing procedure see Step 6 on page 83 Alternatively move the longest data on the additional track to a real track then perform the save operation At this time be careful not to accidentally erase important data on the additional tracks Refer to the page 66 for more information on the Track Exchange function VR800 Additional Tracks 9 24 Save DAT or adat Real Tracks 1 8 Only this range of data will be saved N REC END of the additional tracks REC END of the real tracks lt Note when loading data using DAT or adat gt Although the VR800 digital in clock may be set in its initial state of ASYnC asynchronous mode when loading from DAT or adat the digital in clock of the VR800 will temporarily operate in the same way as if it is in SYnC synchronous mode In this case because it will operate even though the ASYnC setting indicator is lit on the display so care must be exercised not to create a digital clock loop lt Note when savingloading data using adat gt You may save data from the current drive to an adat as long as the current drive has been formatted in Master 8ch mode for eight track simultaneous playback You may also load data from an adat to the current drive if the drive was formatted in Master 8ch mode to enable 8 tra
59. the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit Setting the Metronome function 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Click J flashes then press the EXECUTE YES key The current setting 0FF or on appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key lights up the flashing character steadily the current setting flashes The initial setting is OFF as shown below 93 E a arn p 44 1kHZ flashes mm 9 9 mm mm mm mm i S ge gs m LI a a eae 44 1kHz ge SETUP flashes a a e VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode 3 Turn the JOG dial to select on or oFF To cancel the setting operation or to restore a setting Selecting on will enable the output of the metronome obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the sound Selecting oFF initial setting will disable the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press metronome output one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key and displays the previous Time Base The display shows the selection on or oFF then returns to the indication in step 2 Setting a preroll value Preroll menu The VR800 features the Preroll function that enables you to locate
60. this command is received VR800 will copy multiple number of tracks can be copied simultaneously the sound data as data for copy paste from the pre registered clipboard in point to the clipboard out point in the track specified by lt mmc track gt With completion of copying the data into the clipboard VR800 will immediately reply with 32 45 lt edit message 01 completed gt If copy cannot be executed due to improper figures of the pre registered clipboard in clipboard out points or incorrect track section the corresponding lt edit message gt will be returned 12 46 lt count 01 gt lt repeat count gt copy paste command 12 46 lt count gt lt repeat count gt lt mmc track gt copy paste com mand When this command is received VR800 will paste the sound data which has been copied into the clipboard on the same track from the pre registered auto punch in point as the start ing point for the number of time specified by lt repeat count gt However if the sound data length in the clipboard is less than 10ms the specifying the lt repeat count gt will be limited to 01 Also by specifying lt mmc track gt paste can be executed on other tracks in mono in one track units or stereo units in combinations of tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Since time corresponding to length of the copy clipped sound data is required to complete the copy paste operation VR800 immediately replies with 32 46 lt edit message 02 active gt
61. to return to the Time Base display Note Before re formatting a formatted disk first make sure that the disk does not contain data you want to keep Otherwise you may lose your important archives To cancel the format operation press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button prior to Step 5 above to return to the previous level in the menu hierarchy and exit SETUP mode BkFormat seng DEE lt Notes on re formatting a disk gt When you re format a backup disk to be a current drive disk insert e ing the disk in the current drive displays Bk Format followed by the ABS 0 Time Base Although the ABS 0 Time Base appears the disk cannot be used in TIET AA Ms its present condition as the current drive disk to perform real time ee playback recording M s F PGM CI ee Cs SET 29 VR800 Owner s Manual Formatting a Disk Formatting a current drive disk 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk When you format or re format a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk make sure that the IDE indicator is lit in the DRIVE section of the display see the Note below and follow the steps explained in the Formatting a SCSI drive and Re formatting a SCSI drive sections lt Note on formatting an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk gt The IDE indicator appears on the display if you turn on the power to the AL q 44 1kHz HEEL VR800 under the following circumstances m s F 7 when only the 3 5 inch hard disk is connected or PGM when
62. up 59 turning the dial further will increase the number on the digit of minute by one Press the EXECUTE YES key The selected offset value is stored and the display returns to the indication with the flashing that appeared in step 2 To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base Note For example if you set MTC Offset mode to ABS see the next section and you wish to start the song from MTC s 01H 00M 00S OOF you may wish to set a preroll of three seconds with an MTC offset of OOH 59M 57S OOF Setting Offset mode Ofset Mode menu If you have selected MTC in the Setting Offset mode menu you need to select MTC Offset mode This menu enables you to determine whether the specified MTC is output at ABS OOH OOM OOS OOF or at 001 BAR 1 J 00 CLK bar beat of the Tempo Map Note As an example if you set MTC Offset mode to ABS and you wish to start the song from MTC s 1H 00M 00S OOF you may want to set a preroll of three seconds with MTC offset of OOH 59M 57S OOF If you select BAR J as the MTC Offset mode a preroll of two measures is automatically set Use 01H 00M 00S OOF do not set a preroll value Note If you set Offse
63. you need to select the Slave type type of sync signal described in the next section SLAVE 44 1kHz lights up E eae To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base Setting the Slave type Slave Type menu The Setting the Slave type menu enables you to setup how VR800 should function after chase lock when VR8O0 is set to sync externally in slave mode ON by the previously mentioned Setting the slave mode e Initial setting e Option VAri VA ri Fr EE VA ri The VR800 synchronizes only to external MTC Fr EE The VR800 locks to MTC then synchronizes to the internal clock You can set the parameter for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit The Program is automatically checked before the operation The sampling rate is automatically checked before the operation Setting the Slave type 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Slave Type e and flash alternately then press the E
64. your performance AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END point 4 Rehearsal range PLAYBACK PLAYBACK OO START a LOCATE ke Kl 56 VR800 Owner s Manual Cue amp Review Function Cue amp Review Function This chapter explains how to use the Cue amp Review function with the REWIND button the F FWD button and the SHUTTLE function and also explains Digital Scrubbing with the scrub mode function During Cue Review and Digital Scrubbing you will hear the sound recorded on the disk which makes it easy for you to swiftly locate the desired point without failure while listening to the sounds The prerequisite of the following operation is that the time base is ABS however the operation can be executed in any time base To execute this function with a non ABS time base there is a need to priory switch over to the desired time base Cue amp Review function using the REWIND and F FWD buttons You may cue amp review the audio data at three times speed while the recorder is playing 1 Press the PLAY button to play the audio data 4 Press the PLAY button again to restore the original lay back speed 2 Press the F FWD button during playback p ay P FWD gt appears on the display and the VR800 cues in 5 Press the REWIND button instead of the F FWD the forward direction at three times speed button lt RWD appear
65. 0 MIDI clock sync system By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the VR800 and by output of a MIDI clock and song position pointer according to the setting a hardware type MIDI sequencer can be synchronized as a MIDI clock slave Consequently in this system the VR800 will be the master and the MIDI sequencer the slave Restore the default settings on VR800 Check for the correct program and proper sampling frequency MIDI clock amp song position pointer Y MIDIIN MIDI Sequencer MIDI OUT dike el F kIE ML UH MIDI IN MIDI sound sources Connecting external equipment Refer to connecting schematic 1 Connect the VR800 MIDI OUT to MIDI IN of the MIDI sequencer 2 Set the MIDI sequencer for external sync mode EXTERNAL SYNC by MIDI clock Refer to the Owners Manual of the equipment in use for details 68 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Synchronization Setup of VR800 1 Because the MIDI clock and song position pointer will be output from the VR800 set the SETUP mode MIDI sync signal output setting to cLK Initial setting cL
66. 01 OO OE OO 01 F7 VR800 against the Inquiry Message FO 7E lt channel gt 06 01 Fostex System Exclusive Message General Structure FO 51 lt device id gt lt sub id 1 gt lt data gt F7 Numbers are all expressed in hexadecimal units Table lt sub id 1 gt lt data gt Command or Model Set Controller to VR800 Acknowledge or Status VR800 to Controller Loop on off 12 22 lt on off gt Post locate 12 28 lt post locate mode gt Auto rec 12 2D lt on off gt 32 2D lt edit message gt Lock enable 12 41 lt lock enable gt Lock mode 12 42 lt lock mode gt Copy clip 12 45 lt count gt lt mmc track gt 32 45 lt edit message gt 12 46 lt count 01 gt lt repeat count gt Copy paste or 32 46 lt edit message gt 12 46 lt count gt lt repeat count gt lt mmc track gt Erase 12 47 lt count gt lt mmce track gt 32 47 lt edit message gt Clipboard play 12 49 32 49 lt edit message gt lt mmc track gt Undo 12 4A 32 4A lt edit message gt Redo 12 4B 32 4B lt edit message gt Move clip 12 4D lt count gt lt mmc track gt 32 4D lt edit message gt 12 4E lt count 01 gt lt repeat count gt Move paste or 32 4E lt edit message gt 12 4E lt count gt lt repeat count gt lt mmc track gt Track exchange 12 4F lt channel gt lt channel gt 32 4F lt edit message gt New program 13 3E 33 3E lt edi
67. 5 lt mmc time gt frame rate status 24 06 34 06 lt frame rate gt time base status 24 08 34 08 lt time base gt lt Note 2 gt There is a limitation on specifying the lt channel gt lt channel gt setting For details refer to Explanation on Command Mode Set mentioned in later pages 109 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List lt Allocation of GP0 GP7 gt Edit point memory of this equipment is alloted to the response information field of 08 OF GPO GP7 as shown below GP7 however will be used as the work memory for small adjusting of the registered figure Refer to Examples 4 and 5 lt Response Information Field gt 08 GPO locate memory 09 GP1 clipboard in memory OA GP2 clipboard out memory OB GP3 start memory OC GP4 auto punch in memory OD GP5 auto punch out memory OE GP6 end memory OF GP7 reserved Example 1 lt mmc time gt is registered in the start memory using the write command FO 7F lt device ID gt 06 lt write 40 gt lt count gt lt GP3 OB gt lt mmc time gt F7 Example 2 Locate memory is recalled using the read commana FO 7F lt device ID gt 06 lt read 42 gt lt count gt lt GP3 08 gt lt mmc time gt F7 Example 3 On the fly registering in the punch in memory using the move command FO 7F lt device ID gt 06 lt move 4C gt lt count gt lt destination OC GP4 gt lt source selected time code 01 gt F7
68. 59 Play DAT MOCSSAGCesviscssscsissvecisscsvseascavletcsiansdecossssesnsoeens 85 Position Of setup ment 89 Preroll time setting EEN 94 Record track select ke 8 REWIND DUGON vieno e iaiia 11 RECORD Batons lirest 12 REC YCS message EEN 19 Recording Methode 21 REMAIN EE 18 21 EN ee TEE 23 Recording MOCEC ecceccsrcsncssssscsercesssassncesssensatorocenceacens 27 ROTOrMA tN G eege ege 29 31 Rehearsing auto PUNCH i1 OUL eseescesseenecsreeeseeeees 38 REVIEW arinrin decd eucea dsevaceedscuvbegece sans sdesves io REG Start E 83 Record protect serting EN 100 SEKR 9 EE 10 SHIFT KEV ere 11 Ee E 11 STOREKEV sc cvesacisssischucssvSnenhap lites iaaieo iaa io iea 12 SCSTCONNCCOM ae aa 14 Selecting time base using the DISP SEL ken 17 Select TRR MOCSSAGC sccecsssssoseccesssersorcsssesceosensencs 19 58 Storing in TEAI tHME sccsccscessssssssessescescensensensensensees 49 Storing LOCATE KeY sccsccscssssessssssssessesccsscsscrscssessersees 51 SHUTTLE Fan COOM sso ses cated aai ia 57 Eed 58 ET 73 u Ener 74 Slave mode LY E 74 SAVING SONG CAtA scsecssersercrscrserserssnsescescessencescessenstsees 75 Saving data using SCSI drive 78 Saving data using DAT OF Adal eteesesssesseteeteenseteees 82 Sign Chk MeSSage eseseerereroresresinossrsevsssesirososoeresesnerese 90 Sien Edit Messag nnrir nieres eniai 90 Slave mode SCUtING ccscsercscssosersersesssssesssecsorsrsseasensees 98 Slave type SCttiNG csscecce
69. 70 External MIDI equipment sync system by the EE 73 Saving and Loading SONG Data rrssrsscsssscsecssseressecsesnesseens 75 Outline of the save load operation 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 Dreparaton 78 Savio GALA oenen anii ini riii 79 LOAING HALAL essesssssssecsssesssssssesnssssnssnsstenssnssesnssneseeness 80 Saving loading Via a DAT OF adat eessen 81 Saving and loading data using an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk as the current drive eene 82 Saving song data via a DAT OF adat eessen 82 DAT or adat connection and preparation 82 Saving eege deit 83 Loading song data via a DAT or adat eessen 84 DAT or adat connection and preparation 84 LOACING HALA essessssssecsssesssnssesnsssssssnsstcnssnsseenssseseeness 85 Saving and loading song data via a SCSI drive 86 Quick TrOUDICSHOOTING s sssececsssesrscecrssessssesnssessssesssseess 87 Setting a preroll value een 94 Setting MIDI sync output sSign3l eessen 95 Setting an MTC frame ra te seen 96 Setting an MTC offset value een 96 Setting MTC Offset MOC sssesssecsssessssessessssssssssssssssnsstenees 97 Setting the slave e 98 Kid Ta e 99 Setting the Record Protect TuncHon een 100 Setting digital input Frack eessen 101 Setting digital output Dr cke eessen 102 Setting BAR BEAT resolution mode sees 103 Setting the MIDI device pumber
70. 7S OOF OOSF e Setting range of offset time 00H OOM 00S OOF OOSF 23H 59M 59S 29F 99SF You can set the value for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit 96 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Setting an MTC offset 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode Turn the JOG dial to select Mtc Offset t and flash alternately then press the EXECUTE YES key The current offset value appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key turns off the flashing character and the value in seconds flashes You can enter a value at the flashing digit The number 57 of the initial setting 57S flashes as shown below 44 1kHz flashes BEE mmm wm 4 S Eee e P 9 em 9 9 mm em mm 9 e ri Dr Ae Ae db 44 1kHz ti E ko SETUP MTC OFFSET 4 m keen flashes EE 3 Use the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor and turn the JOG dial to enter the desired offset value Press the HOLD gt key or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor to the right and press the REWIND button to move it to the left Turning the JOG dial continuously will round up the number to the next digit For example if you rotate the JOG dial on the seconds digit
71. AIN gt NAME Multitracker S A ADD C Garcilaso No 9 Madrid 28010 Spain TEL 34 1 4470700 1 4470898 FAX 34 1 5930716 lt SWEDEN gt NAME TTS Tal amp Ton Studioteknik AB ADD Gelbgjutarevagen 4 S 171 48 Solna Sweden TEL 46 8 7340750 FAX 46 8 824476 lt SWITZERLAND gt NAME Audio Bauer Pro AG ADD Bernerstrasse Nord 182 CH 8064 Zurich Switzerland TEL 41 1 4323230 FAX 41 1 4326558 lt UK gt NAME SCV London ADD 3A 6 24 Southgate Road London N1 3JJ England UK TEL 44 171 923 1892 FAX 44 171 241 3644 119 A B C D E ACCESS LED a a i ele eda aeaaaioii labaak 8 AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY key 10 AUTO RTN END KO ee 13 AUTO RTN START Ee 13 AUTO PUNCH IN ken 13 AUTO PUNCH OUT key 13 ACIN ee ee 15 ACC EL TOL Eeer 19 Additional take ege deed deeg eege 23 AudioFile ram reide EES 25 ADA EBEN tibet eaters 27 ADAG SCHIIMNOG CG Sess eege eege cestdieundescvanss 27 Auto punch in out L ke EEN 39 Auto play function 55 Auto return TDuncHon 55 Auto repeat TuncHon EN 56 All Clear MOESSAGEC ccscescsscsssesssessessecsersecsecsensenseesense 91 Bak Up disk seiras Eege de 30 78 86 Contrast adjustment knob EE 9 Clipboard Ze cis eth thea ireren eainnt 9 Clipboard out ke cis ssissssissesesccesssendeiinsseeserssssaitetavinssetesis 9 Creating A NCW DrOg raAnm EEN 32 CUTTS eegene Eege enee 57 t 61 Clipbo
72. BEAT CLK Time Base in real time while the VR800 is playing e 51 VR800 Owner s Manual Storing a Locate Point lt Edit Point gt 1 Press the PLAY bution to start playback 5 Next press the LOCATE key The time base or bar beat clock put on hold is stored as data in the LOCATE number selected The system will return to the original time base when the storage process is completed and playback is resumed 2 Press the HOLD gt key in the store location When you press the HOLD gt key the time base or bar beat clock will return to the edit mode of the data put on hold Flashing or 6 After completing the store process press the STOP pop i 7 button to stop the recorder section Z m S A e You can omit Step 2 to speed operation HEHH ee E E E E Sa e e If you set BAR BEAT Resolution mode in SETUP mode 3 Press the STORE key the STORE key lamp lights up to ON the VR800 will round off the CLK value of the captured The memory number selection menu will appear as bar beat clock value That is the locate point will be at the follows beginning of the beat 00 Refer to page 103 for more eon AN information PressLOCcs m5 Flashing 4 Select the LOCATE number desired using the JOG dial LOCATE number from 00 99 ar
73. CUTE YES 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key key The selected frame rate is stored and the display returns The current frame rate setting appears on the display to the indication with a flashing that appeared in step Press the EXECUTE YES key to turn off the flashing 2 character the current setting flashes The initial setting of 25 F flashes as shown below To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained Epa ate mm dees prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy E Pa level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and n displays the previous Time Base 4 setup t ETUI F F flashes E Setting an MTC offset value Mtc Offset menu The Setting an MTC offset value menu enables you to specify an offset time value the difference between the time of MTC output from the VR800 and the ABS OOM OOS OOF OOSF time You need to specify this value if you have selected Mtc for the Setting MIDI sync output signal menu With the initial setting of OOH 59M 57S OOF OOSF for example MTC of 59M 57S OOF OOSF is output at the ABS time OOM OOS OOF OOSF You can also set an offset value from the 001 BAR 1 J 00 CLK value bar beat on the Tempo Map Refer to the next section for information on MTC Offset mode e Initial setting 00H 59M 5
74. FWD button repeatedly will move the flashing cursor from TEMPO to BAR and to 4 then returns to TEMPO Pressing the REWIND button repeatedly will move the cursor in the opposite direction The bar and beat settings for the time signatures determine the setting range of bar and beat settings for the tempo You can specify a tempo between 30 and 250 per quarter note The indication means no tempo which is used to delete a tempo setting When you turn the JOG dial appears for the bars and beats for which no tempo has been set VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Press the EXECUTE YES key The display shows the stored bar beat tempo then returns to the Tempo Edit indication as shown in step 4 Repeat steps 3 5 to store necessary tempo data For example if you specify tempo values in the song with 001 BAR 4 J4 and 005 BAR 3 J 4 settings the Tempo Map includes the settings shown in the table below ae H V V V H P o o Tempo 120 Tempo 90 3 J Ke gt oe 6 A Z ef ee Tempo 60 Tempo 120 Tempo Map Time signature setting Tempo setting 001 BAR 4 14 001 BAR 1 4 TEMPO 120 003 BAR 1 TEMPO 90 005 BAR 3 4 TEMPO 60 On BAR 374 007 BAR 2 4 TEMPO 120 Modifying or deleting stored tempo settings 1
75. HIFT key press the AUTO RTN 1 While holding down the SHIFT key press the AUTO END START key the AUTO PUNCH OUT key or CLIPBOARD IN key The VR800 repeats playback the rise sound at the locate point edit point START key the AUTO PUNCH IN key or the CLIPBOARD OUT key The VR800 repeats playback of the fall sound at the locate point edit point UNDO REDO DISP SEL CJ OJ PGM SEL AUTO RTN VARI PITCH AUTO PLAY LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB gt M D L J III SET PEDT TOC MEN lt Display indication during the Preview operation gt 44 1kHz CLK SCSI Cae a LI J aa 9 9 9 9 9 Im Im 9 9 9 oe 9 A E aE Im Im EE eee ee 9 9 Im 9 9 9 9 9 iam Im Im 9 LA Approx 2sec a pprox Let a gt lt a 1 sec mute playback 1 sec normal playback The sound rises at the memory point As shown in the diagram one second of data prior to the locate point is muted during playback The mute is off fade in at the locate point and the sound is played back for one second The VR800 will repeat this operation until you quit the Preview function lt Display indication during the Preview operation gt DIGITAL 44 1kHz SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI A PUNCH Approx 2sec lt a 1 sec
76. IDI clock amp Song Position Pointer Setting the parameter to Mtc will select MIDI time code With the oFF setting no MIDI sync signal will be output 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key The selected MIDI sync signal type is stored and the VR800 returns to the display with the flashing indicator as shown in step 2 95 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Setting an MTC frame rate Frame Rate menu The Setting an MTC frame rate menu enables you to set the frame rate for MTC output from the MIDI OUT connector of the VR800 to an external MIDI device If you have already set the type of MIDI sync output signal to MTC you need to set the frame rate Use the frame rate of MTC received by the external MIDI device or sequence software e Initial setting 25 F 25 frames e Setting range of frame rate 24 F 25 F 30 DF 30 F You can set the value for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit Setting an MTC frame rate 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key 3 Turn the JOG dial to enter the desired frame rate to enter SETUP mode Rotating the JOG dial clockwise or counter clockwise 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Frame Rate 7 el and displays available frame rates as an alternative flash alternately then press the EXE
77. K Permissible setting cLK MIDI clock and song position pointer CLK Mtc MIDI time code MTC oFF No output of MIDI sync signal This item can be setup for each program The setting can be saved loaded as song data This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF Refer to page 95 SETUP mode MIDI sync signal output setting for correct operating procedures 2 The meter in the desired bar can be set by Time signature setting of the SETUP mode Initial setting 001 bar 4 4 signature Permissible bar setting 001 999 Permissible meter setting 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 1 8 3 8 5 8 6 8 7 8 8 8 Elimination of signature Permissible setting of maximum number of points 64 points This item can be set for each program The setting can be saved loaded as song data This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF Refer to page 90 SETUP mode Time Signature Setting for operating procedure 3 Tempo in the desired bar can be set by Tempo setting of the SETUP mode Tempo map is made in steps 2 and 3 Initial setting 001 bar 1st meter Tempo120 Permissible bar setting Follows the previous Setup of the time signature Permissible signature setting Follows the previous Setup of the time signature Permissible setting of tempo Quarter note 30 250 Tempo elimination Permissible setting of maximum num
78. N data time and space will be reflected in the the additional track is longer than the data on the REMAIN value real track and all tracks are saved on an external DAT or adat then the data of the additional track can only be saved for the time equal to the real Note You cannot record data on Additional track and the remaining data is not saved tracks in real time Also you cannot play back This is because the ABS 0 to REC END of the data on Additional tracks as is in real time real track is automatically recognized and saved If you wish to play back data on an Additional There is a need to exchange the track using the track first use the Track Exchange function to track exchange function in this case as well move the data to a Real track Also you need to move the data to a Real track if you wish to check po the REC END point of a song on an Additional Q Refer to page 66 for more information on the Track track Exchange function Aa VR800 Owner s Manual Before Starting Input monitoring and playback monitoring There are two methods for monitoring track sound only on the Real tracks input monitoring and playback monitoring They are defined as follows Input monitoring Input monitoring means to monitor via track output the recording signal sent to the Real tracks of the recorder That is you are monitoring a post recorder signal not a pre recorder signal The VR800 enters input monitoring status wh
79. O RTN END 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 currently stored 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 Refer to page 48 for more information on setting and editing the AUTO RTN START point Q 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 amp Paste Move amp Paste and as an erase start point When you press this key the VR800 will display currently stored data which you can then edit After editing the data press the STORE key then the AUTO PUNCH IN
80. Only track 3 in input monitoring and data will be recorded The RECORD button lamp lights up in this area All tracks are in playback monitoring mode All tracks are in playback monitoring mode The VR800 punches in auto matically at the Auto Punch In matically at the Auto Punch Out point point E VR800 punches out auto e The lamp of RECORD TRACK select key will only light up between the AUTO PUNCH IN OUT point and will flash in any other case e When the Auto Punch Out point is passed the VR800 cancels Auto Punch mode automatically and nothing appears in the A PUNCH display area lt Caution after Punch Out gt At Take of punch out the punch in recording track will not immediately enter the repro monitor mode from the input monitor mode enter the repro monitor mode about two seconds after mute playback This is a functional feature of VR800 and not a malfunction 5 When you finish recording press the STOP button 6 Play track 3 to check the result of the Auto Punch In Out operation If you fail with AUTO PUNCH IN OUT and are not satisfied repeat the process by performing the AUTO PUNCH IN OUT undo operations described in the next section Undo Redo Auto Punch In Out recording You can undo or redo Auto Punch In Out recording Press the UNDO REDO key after recording is complete to restore the conditions that existed prior to the recording Press
81. Owner s Manual 8288 429 000 Model VTER amp BSOO Digital Multitrack Recorder ACCESS O DEEN RECORD TRACK 4 5 AUTO RT CLIPBOARD AUTO PU EXECUTE Yes UNDO REDO ISP SEL PGM SEL AUTORTN VARI PITCH AUTOPLAY LOCATE TIME BASE SEL e RECORD gt PLAY CLIPBOARD PLAY Z Locate ABS o LOCATE REC END VEREO O DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER Fostex Jos Wm Fostex VR800 Owner s Manual Safety Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SAFETY INST
82. Preview Eunchlon EE 59 Formatting a backup disk SCSI iSk ssssssssssssessesssseess 30 5 Cen Formatting a backup disk fixed iSK sesssessessssersssesrees 31 EE SS e GE GE ER REG S o rimming the sound while previewing Handling PrOQT AIMS ssssscscescescereeseeneneeneeeenenenenenenenenees 32 dh Editing RL 61 Creating a new PrograM ssssseessoreeseceeeessoseoseorseeeeoseeseee Using a Program Change function SE E t aaan Gegen Editin Pro a m title Checking and adjusting the edit points eene 62 ET NE ERANT ray ETS Executing Copy Or Move D Punch In Out Recorcllng een 36 Checking the clipboard data 62 z Executing Past icccsssscssscivssssescasiecscssscesnsoseeciotvtesscncessatstccec 63 What is Punch In Out reCOrdiNg essssessesssssssssessssesssseenees 36 Undo redo Paste Auto Panch E ss clare eco 36 ESSA EN Preparation saai We WEEN 36 Storing the edit per 65 Rehearsing auto punch in out recording 38 Checking and adjusting the edit pes 65 Auto punch in out Taken 39 Executing Erase 65 Undo redo Ado PUAPUA tean 39 SE SC SE Manual Punch In Out recording EE ER Ce 66 prepar Ol sieccessaiesicivelocesensecsaczedascesvavsucsodedectseceieaeleste 40 Executing Track Echangen 67 VR amp OO Owner s Manual Table of Contents MIDI SYNC FUNCTION sssssesoteseserseoresnserssonsssenssansseseesessesnssesenieens 68 MIDI clock SYNC svetem een 68 MTC sync MIDI Machine Control system
83. Program Change function Creating a new Program You can manage individual songs by setting multiple programs on the disk as explained in the Managing songs by program change function section of the Before Starting chapter Up to 99 programs can be created as long as disk space is available When you format a disk one program will be automatically created Follow the steps below to create a new program in addition to the Program created on the disk during the format operation 1 Turn on the power IIe Ki CHIC CH E i II J 1 Ca SO ae a P i oo E 8 4 3 1 Turn on the power to the VR800 and a connected SCSI drive 2 Insert a formatted disk into the SCSI drive The VR800 will display Initial SCSI drive name and ID number Recording mode such as ADAC 8ch then the top of ABS time base ABS 0 The current program is PGM 01 0001 is the default name of PGM 01 Mopp i 44 4kHz ABS M S F PGM D ES 3 While holding down the HOLD gt key press the STORE key Select PGM appears on the display briefly then changes to a flashing 01 0001 of PGM 01 and SURE flash 0001 is the default name of PGM 01 PRLC 8681 SE a a n miram mea Turn the JOG dial clockwise The question marks of New PGM and S
84. RUCTIONS 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 Loch t Kg 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 dangerous voltage within
85. SHUTTLE CUE REVIEW 1 60 times 4C MOVE Refer to MMC Response Information Field List 4D ADD Refer to MMC Response Information Field List 4E SUBTRACT Refer to MMC Response Information Field List MMC Response Information Field List 01 SELECTED TIME CODE Command READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT 03 REQUESTED OFFSET READ WRITE 04 ACTUAL OFFSET READ 08 GP 0 READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT 09 GP 1 READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT OA GP 2 READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT OB GP 3 READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT 0C GP 4 READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT 0D GP 5 READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT OE GP 6 READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT OF GP 7 READ WRITE MOVE ADD SUBTRACT 48 MOTION CONTROL TALLY READ 4C RECORD MODE READ WRITE 4E TRACK RECORD STATUS READ 4F TRACK RECORD READY READ WRITE MASKED WRITE 51 RECORD MONITOR READ WRITE Inquiry Message List IDENTITY REQUEST FO 7E lt channel gt 06 01 F7 IDENTITY REPLY FO 7E lt channel gt 06 02 51 01 00 OE 00 01 00 7F 7F F7 51 Fostex ID 01 00 Device family code OE 00 Device family number VR800 01 00 7F 7F Software version 107 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List Fostex MIDI System Exclusive Message Format for VR800 lt Note gt Following protocol is effective only in equipment which will reply by Identity Reply FO 7E lt channel gt 06 02 51
86. TART ID or a locate point at the recording start point so that you will be able to find the top of the Program to load later 11 Press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 starts saving data and displays the total time required for the save operation The time value starts counting down a few seconds later VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data Before the value starts counting down the VR800 is A DAT records two tracks at a time An adat records transmitting a pilot signal that will be a reference of the eight tracks at a time tape position during the load operation Level meters 1 and 2 indicate the level of signal output to Actual data recording starts when the count down starts a DAT Level meters 1 8 indicate the level of signal output to an adat When the save operation is completed Save PG setup TT COMPLETED lights up and the VR800 stops REMAN Stop recording on the DAT or adat H M s 12 Press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button The VR800 exits SETUP mode and COMPLETED disappears The VR800 displays the Time Base ABS 00M OOS OOF of the saved Program SYNC OUT CLK AUTO This value represents the to This area shows which tracks are tal duration of the Program currently being saved During the being saved and counts save operation to the DAT it indi down as the save operation cates tracks 1 2 then changes to progresses 3 4 5 6 etc in two track steps During
87. TART point subsequent to playback to the AUTO RTN END point STOP LOCATE zech Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN END points Refer to the chapter Storing a Locate Point Edit Point on page 48 for information on storing the desired points in the AUTO RTN START key and the AUTO RTN END key Press the AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY key to turn on the RTN indicator on the bottom of the display RTN Lights up 55 3 Start playback a little before the AUTO RTN END point The VR800 operates as shown in the diagram e You can set a preroll time in the Preroll Time dl menu in SETUP mode so that the VR800 will start playback preroll time before the locate point You can set the preroll time from 0 to 10 seconds Refer to the chapter Changing the Initial Settings SETUP Mode on page 94 VR amp OO Owner s Manual Locate Function Auto Repeat The Auto Repeat function allows the VR800 to repeat playback up to the AUTO RTN END point automatically locate the AUTO RTN START point then play up to the AUTO RTN END point until you cancel the function by pressing the STOP button To enable this function both AUTO PLAY mode and AUTO RTN mode should be turned on and the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point should already be set Using this function will facilitate the Auto Punch In Out and Manual Punch In Out rehearsal See Hint after the following section lt Operation of the A
88. TE key as so with the data stored in the Memory key For more details refer to page 57 You can store locate points for each Program You need to select a Program first The data can be also saved or loaded even after the Song data is saved or loaded All locate points stored in the memory keys will be maintained after you turn off the VR800 48 VR800 Owner s Manual Storing a Locate Point lt Edit Point gt Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys Select the desired Time Base using the TIME BASE SEL key an if you wish to use a Time Base other ABS The stored or edited locate points are used only in the currently selected Program Storing in real time You can store the locate point in the ABS MTC or BAR BEAT CLK Time Base in real time while the VR800 is playing 1 Press the PLAY button to play back data 4 Press the desired memory key The STORE key lamp turns off The captured time value or bar beat clock value is stored in the memory key After the data is stored the VR800 displays the previous Time Base and continues playback 2 When the point you wish to store is reached press the HOLD gt key The time value or bar beat clock value of the point is captured The VR800 enters data edit mode Flashing 6001 S
89. TN START point and the AUTO RTN END point if you set the AUTO RTN START point before the Auto Punch In point and the AUTO RTN END point after the Auto Punch Out point This allows you to repeat rehearsal See the Hint 2 1 Press the RECORD buiton while holding down the SHIFT key The RHSL indicator flashes in the A DUNCH mode indication area of the display This means that Auto Punch mode in turned on Flashes PR RHSL 2 Set the track for Auto Punch In Out to READY Press the RECORD RACK select key 3 to set track 3 to READY 3 Start playback of the VR800 from a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point The VR800 operates as shown in the figure below during rehearsal operations Playback Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point Playback start point Rehearsal In Rehearsal Out end point Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 This part is changed Al Only track 3 in input monitor ing The sound is not recorded at this time The RECORD button lamp flashes racks are in playback ae All tracks are in playback monitoring mode monitoring mode The VR800 punches in automatically at the Punch In point The VR800 punches out automatically at the Punch Out point 4 Play the guitar accompanying the playback sound from tracks 1 8 for rehearsal while adjusting the recording level You will
90. URE flash This indication asks you if you wish to set a new program program 2 DIGITAL ZU Press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 will automatically enter Title Edit menu in SETUP mode You can enter a title for program 2 t and flash alternately If you prefer the default name press the EXIT NO key 44 1kHz SETUP PGM E mema Press the EXECUTE YES key again A default title 0002 appears on the display with and SURE flashing This means that you can enter a name for the new program If you wish to name the program continue the steps below In either case you can change the title later as explained in Editing a program title VR800 Owner s Manual Handling Programs Toant titl 7 When you finish entering the title press the o enter a titie EXECUTE YES key Turning the JOG dial will enter a character or number Program PGM 02 and its title are set at the location of the flashing cursor You can enter e up to 16 characters nine of which will appear on the The display shows the ABS time base indication of the display program e To move the flashing cursor press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button The F FWD lt Important gt button is the most convenient e Whenever you create a new program by selecting the New PGM menu a new program is created with an increment number That is if only one program exists the next one will be
91. VR800 will return to a higher level in the hierarchy and finally exit the SETUP mode 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key again When the VR800 displays Deleting and finishes deleting the program the data of the next program number moves in and its ABS time appears To check the REMAIN time and free space press the DISP SEL key to display the REMAIN indication after the program is deleted 34 VR800 Owner s Manual Handling Programs Editing a Program title You can name the program as explained in the Creating a new program section You can also change the title later by using the Title Edit menu in SETUP mode Note You can edit the title of the selected program before you select SETUP mode You cannot select a program after the VR800 enters SETUP mode Be sure to select the desired program using the steps explained in the Using the program change function section 1 Press the SETUP key while the VR800 is stopped The VR800 will enter the SETUP mode and display the first hierarchy level of the SETUP menu that was selected before you turned off the power 44 1kHz i Z3 DIGITAL Ee SETUP
92. XECUTE YES key The current Slave type appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key turns off the flashing character and the Slave type indicator flashes With the initial setting VA ri flashes as shown below bee sergp t tE flashes mem 9 mm mm mm mm em z E mommo Be eg we e BE eg ex 44 1kHz Ka SETUP flashes ee 3 Use the JOG dial to select the desired Slave type 99 Rotating the JOG dial clockwise and counter clockwise will cause the VA ri and Fr EE indicators to flash in sequence GI a ii 44 1kHz m4 Tose DEIER SETUP zi PLE uP lt lt Notes gt e You need to input MTC from an external device to the VR800 with any Slave type e The VR800 re chase window is fixed to ten frames That is if an offset between the master device and slave device exceeds ten frames the VR800 interprets that as out of sync and tries to chase and lock to MTC sent from the master device This operation is called re chasing During the re chase operation audio output is muted If the slave machine slips with MTC from the master device by less than ten frames the slave machine continues running while recognizing the slippage e When you set the Slave type the Vari Pitch function is automatically disabled The VARI PITCH indicator turns off VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key The selec
93. a position a few seconds prior to a specified locate point The Setting a preroll value menu allows you to set the preroll time in seconds The Preroll function is convenient when you wish to monitor the audio data from a point slightly before the locate point e Initial setting 00 second e Setting range of preroll time 00 10 seconds in one second steps You can set the value for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit x Preroll time before the locate point can be set between 00 and 10 seconds This point is located if the current position is before A e i the locate point This point is located if the current position is after the locate point t 4t This point is actually located Locate point stored in the memory key Setting a preroll time 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key 3 Turn the JOG dial to enter a desired preroll time to enter SETUP mode value 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Preroll flashes Yoi cai s t a value mone second imcrements Rotating the JOG dial clockwise increases the value and then press the EXECUTE YES key rotating it counter clockwise decreases the value The current preroll time setting appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key lights up the flashing
94. ach Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit The Program is automatically checked before the operation The sampling rate is automatically checked before the operation Turning Slave mode on and off 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Slave Mode el and flash alternately then press the EXECUTE YES key The current slave mode appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key turns off the flashing character and the Slave mode indicator flashes With the initial setting o FF flashes as shown below 98 vue HE flashes E a EE flashes ee ae EEE VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode 3 Use the JOG dial to turn Slave mode on and off Rotating the JOG dial clockwise and counter clockwise alternates flashing on and oFF Selecting on turns Slave mode on and selecting oFF turns Slave mode off 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key If you select oFF e and flash alternately If you select on e and flash alternately and SLAVE flashes as shown below This means that the VR800 has not locked to the sync signal When the VR800 locks to the sync signal from the master device SLAVE lights up steadily After you set Slave mode to on
95. adat etc Connecting an external digital device Connect the DATA IN jack of the VR800 with the OPTICAL OUT jack of an external digital device using an optical cable If the digital device has only the COAXIAL RCA pin jack as a digital output use a Fostex COP 1 an optional optical coaxial converter Note To avoid digital looping remove the optical cable connected to the DATA OUT connector on the VR800 Selecting a Program to record If multiple Programs exist first select the desired Program using the Program Change function See page 33 for more information on Program Change Assigning tracks and setting the digital in clock Use the Setting a digital input track menu to assign tracks and set the digital in clock To record adat signals set the digital input track to AdAt and set the digital in clock to SYnC synchronous mode To record S P DIF signals set the digital input track to any two tracks other than AdAt and set the digital in clock to SYnC synchronous mode e See page 101 for more information on Digital input track setting When you finish setting the parameters in SETUP mode be sure to press the EXIT NO key or the STOP key to exit SETUP mode 45 VR800 Owner s Manual Digital Recording Caution Do not connect or disconnect an optical cable to or from the DATA IN jack of the VR800 while a track is assigned as digital input Otherwise n
96. age 96 SETUP mode MTC Frame rate setting for operating procedure and details 5 Set to the same figure as the sequence software MMC device number and Fostex System Exclusive Message device number by the SETUP mode MIDI device ID setting When the sequence software transmits by 7F it means ALL DEVICE and therefore it need not be setup 71 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Synchronization Initial setting 00 Permissible setup ID 00 99 This item will be the setting common to all programs This setting cannot be saved loaded as song data This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF Refer to page 104 SETUP mode MIDI device ID setting for operating procedure and details 6 Press the TIME BASE SEL key to show time base in the MTC display lt Notes on MTC related setups gt By MTC offset time setting and MTC offset mode setting at what position ABS 0 or 001BAR 1BEAT OOCLK should the setup MTC MTC offset time is to be output is set When setting the start time of the tune in the sequence software by these setups be careful of the following points Offset mode For ABS If playback is started from ABS 0 since MTC will be output starting from the MTC offset time that has been set the start time of the tune set by the sequence software must be set about 3 seconds later from the MTC offset time that was setup This will provide time because the sequence
97. an specify 4 4 for the first and second measures and 2 4 from the third measure Setting a time signature and tempo will create a Tempo Map which allows the VR800 to manage a song using the BAR BEAT CLK Time Base You can also use the Metronome function A time signature and tempo setting are required when MIDI clock amp Song Position Pointer are output to an external sequencer e Initial setting 4 4 for bar 001 not specified for 002 and later e Setting range of measures 001 999 e Setting range of BAR O09BAR 002BAR e Setting range of time signatures 1 4 234 3 4 434 5 4 1 8 3 8 5 8 6 8 78 8 8 delete e Max setting points 64 points You can set time signatures for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit Storing a time signature 1 Select a Program for which to set a time signature e Rotate the JOG dial to enter the desired measure number Refer to Using the Program Change function on page If you wish to keep the initial setting for the first measure 34 for information on selecting a Program enter 002 If you try to enter any number other than 001 the time signature indicator shows J This means that no time signature is set for any measures other than the first measure To change the time signature for the first mea
98. an 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 Sch Master Ach or ADAC Schi 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 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 curr
99. ar 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 j Copy Clip Move Clip Copy Paste or Move Paste Erase TRK Exchange 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 amp Paste and Move amp Paste Q Refer to page 64 for more information on Erase Refer to page 66 for more information on Track Exchange 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 Q Refer to page 57 for more information on the cue review function and the shuttle function 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 Q Refer to page 58 for more information on Digi
100. ard DIA E 62 CHASCIOCK svssvsvistsvesnteteciotecieseisedendeiabescbuantotieinasaivenvevts 74 Changing the BAR value 91 DISP SEE Keeser Eege E 9 DATA QUT Ja CR ee SEENEN 14 DATAUING ACK zindert or A 14 Display EE nal6 Display when the power is turned on 16 Deleting a program 34 Direct digital recording EE 45 Direct locates inisio a iiae 54 Digitalin Clk aneor 45 85 101 Digital input track serting 46 101 Digital output track serting 47 102 Eeer 9 EXCCULE VOS KOV eet ENEE 9 EDIT ee edd EE 10 KEREN EEN 25 105 Editing a program Utle EN 35 Editing and storing data 50 Editing LOCATE key Gat a sssscssccsssssscsessseseseeesseeeees 32 ee EEN 61 64 Event check H I J L M 0 F PWD DuttOMesvsssssiessecvscniencsstssncsenrcasedsevesesbarssneascveanvenes 11 Formatting a current drive 28 Formatting a backup diek e 30 FOOUCSWItCH E 40 Fade in PIOVICW cccessersssesecsecessssesersssoscsovecsosessonesessece 59 Fade out PLOVICW sccssresecsercesssecsssccscssetesensscsssecsenseees 59 Fostex System Exclusive message 108 HOLD gt KYrie iniinis asard ei ei 12 Input Monitoring 24 Illegal FM message JOG TT 10 MIDE OUT EK eseu dee 14 MIDEIN Ja is ees tessa EE SES 15 Master Sch MOE cccsscessesssssessetsssesesessensessesseasensesees 27 Master 4Chi MOC iiss siehe ee dee 27 Manual punch In out 40 Metronome function 43 iere de PASTE vcsisescossviincvecsseserssesveantencadecsu
101. are using MMC MIDI Machine Control or FEX Fostex System Exclusive Message The transmit device ID links to this setting You can set the device ID from 00 to 99 However if the device ID number of the message the VR800 receives is 7F the VR800 will recognizes it to perform the corresponding operation regardless of its device ID setting e Initial setting 00 e Device ID 00 99 This setting is shared by all Programs in the same disk The settings cannot be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit Setting the MIDI device ID 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key to enter SETUP mode 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Device ID flashes then press the EXECUTE YES key The current MIDI device ID number appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key turns off the flashing character and the MIDI device ID number flashes With the initial setting 00 flashes as shown below WW AS flashes wm PR eee 5 ee me mmm mmm mm mm H l 44 1kHz SETUP flashes 3 Use the JOG dial to set the desired MIDI device ID number Turning the JOG dial clockwise increments the value and turning it counter clockwise decrements the value 104 The MIDI device ID number is stored and flashes To cancel the operation or to restore the set
102. aste it as many times as you wish CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD OUT point Copy source track t Copy Clip AUTO PUNCH IN point i3 Paste Paste destination track e Move amp Paste Move amp Paste is almost the same as Copy amp Paste As shown in the figure it allows you to move a specific range of data from a specific track to the clipboard this is called Move Clip on the VR800 and paste it to a destination track The difference from Copy amp Paste is that the data on the source track and the clipboard will be erased when you paste the data to the destination That is you cannot paste the moved data repeatedly CLIPBOARD IN point SS CLIPBOARD OUT point Move source track t Move Clip AUTO PUNCH IN point Paste Paste destination track PUNCH IN point As shown in the drawing points for copy or move are called the CLIPBOARD IN point for the copy or move starting point and CLIPBOARD OUT point for the ending point and the paste starting point is called the AUTO VR800 Owner s Manual Editing Tracks Follow the steps below to perform the Copy amp Paste or Move amp Paste operation Store the copy or move start point CLIPBOARD IN point end point CLIPBOARD OUT point and the paste start point AUTO PUNCH IN point Check the stored edit points using the Preview function and make adjustments if necessary Specify
103. at PGM 01 07 exist and you try to delete PGM 05 Program number 05 will remain but the data inside PGM 05 will be replaced with the data of PGM 06 pen Sa The subsequent programs data will move in the same way o Si e Therefore it will appear that PGM 07 has been deleted If you delete the last program PGM 07 in this example PGM 07 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the first hierarchy of the will be completely deleted Del PGM deleting a Program menu Or you can use the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or PGM 01 PGM 02 PGM 03 IPGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 PGM 07 the F FWD button If you try to deleted PGM 05 only the D e l a F D M GE kHz data of PGM 05 will be deleted and the data of PGM 06 will move into PGM After deleted PGM 05 wem bm ER E Em mm mm SS LC CLK SCSI PGM 01 PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key Note You cannot use the Undo Redo function to delete The number of the program to be deleted appears and programs Make sure that you delete the correct SURE flashes program a m DIGITAL D e H Far Wise sue PGM SURE SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI es ETC J To cancel the delete operation press the EXIT NO key while SURE is flashing Each time you press the button or key the
104. ata to the clipboard during the Copy amp Paste or Move amp Paste operation Locating the CLIPBOARD OUT point CLIPBOARD OUT key Copy end point for copying or moving data to the clipboard during the Copy amp Paste or Move amp Paste operation Locating the AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN START key Locate end point from AUTO RTN END in Auto Return or Auto Repeat modes Locating the AUTO RTN END point AUTO RTN END key Locate start point to AUTO RTN START in Auto Return or Auto Repeat modes lt Note on storing the locate point gt When you set the IN OUT points for Auto Punch In Out IN OUT points for Copy amp Clip Move amp Clip and START END points for Auto Return Auto Repeat make sure that IN points precede the OUT points and START points precede the END points You can also store time data in the LOCATE key in addition to each memory key explained above You can store up to 99 individual time data in the LOCATE key for locate only features Store the data by specifying Locate Number to locate the intended time data Note that the LOCATE key always stores the last located time data in real time This Locate Number is stored as 00 and does not require a Locate Number specification to locate it Simply pressing the LOCATE key directly will locate that data This becomes an advantage since it is possible to repeatedly locate the last located point You can edit the data stored in the LOCA
105. b Flash Loc 2 2 M CLK SCSI KL 60 3 To change the unit of trimming press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button These buttons will change the trimming unit as follows Time Base ABS or MTC BAR BEAT CLK HOLD gt key SF gt H s S F CL BAR gn J or t y R F FWD button SF zl 4 M zs S F CLK gt BAR gt d REWIND button t 4 Trim the position at the selected unit digit 5 Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key The trimmed locate point edit point data will be stored in the corresponding memory key VR800 Owner s Manual Editing Tracks Editing Tracks The VR800 features speedy non linear non destructive editing of independent audio tracks and uses a zip MO disk fixed hard disk or 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk as the recording media The following edit functions enable you to edit tracks Press the EDIT key on the control panel to access the edit menu lt Edit functions gt Copy amp Paste Track Exchange You can copy a specific range of data from a specific track and You can swap data between tracks paste it to the same or a different track Monaural track data can be swapped between Real tracks 1 8 and Additional tracks 9 24 Multiple track data can be swapped Move amp Paste between Real tracks 1 8 and Additional tracks 9 16 and You can move a specific range of data from a specific track and Additional tracks 17 24
106. be able to record any data in other Programs A Note As described in the REMAIN indicator creating additional Programs will consume a small amount of disk space 22 VR800 Owner s Manual Before Starting Real tracks and Additional tracks The VR800 features eight Real tracks 1 8 and sixteen Additional tracks 9 24 for a total of twenty four tracks Real tracks are used to record sound sources in real time Additional tracks are used to temporarily store the sound recorded in the Real tracks This is useful since you can move data from Real tracks to Additional tracks to clear tracks for fresh recording The Track Exchange function of the VR800 handles this operation This function allows you to swap data freely between twenty four mono tracks You can also swap data between multiple Real tracks and Additional tracks as an eight track unit Real tracks Trk 1 Trk 8 e You can swap data between twenty four mono tracks You can also swap data between Real tracks and Additional tracks in units of eight tracks qx qo 4 e f a EE Ke e K EP e 1 E e KAS A mo SE A aor A e zf Ge Ts 2 ow a sf at E S b SS ae o Le xe Nt Cy Se OD d LE Fg D Sa F A A p K S e Ze Ze KA KA Note Data on the Additional tracks also affects the REMAIN value If Real tracks contain no data F vl f Note If th f th but Additional tracks contain data the amount of oe S me a KG Or ie Gale existing O
107. ber of points 64 points This item can be set for each program The setting can be saved loaded as song data This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF Refer to page 92 SETUP mode Tempo Setting for operating procedure 4 Set the SETUP mode Metronome setting to ON if click sound is to be output according to the setup tempo map Initial setting OFF Permissible setup item oFF on This item can be set for each program The setting cannot be saved loaded as song data This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF Refer to page 93 SETUP mode Metronome setting for operating procedure 5 Press the TIME BASE SEL key and then change the time base display to BAR BEAT CLK Confirming the MIDI clock sync During recording and at playback following the recording the time base BAR BEAT CLK is displayed in accor dance to the setup tempo map and the MIDI clock and song position pointer is also output Confirm that the travel position BAR BEAT CLK of the VR800 and the travel position of the synchronized MIDI sequencer are matched 69 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Synchronization If correct sync cannot be obtained re check the connections cables and setting of both equipment Note In the VR800 the ABS 0 position is set at O02BAR 1BEAT OOCLK default setting value This setting is made in consideration of the time require
108. by eight track unit paste it to the same or a different track You can erase a specific range of data from a specific track or from all tracks Note These edit functions are available for the currently selected Program You can perform Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste and Erase operations except for Track Exchange for data recorded in the Real tracks If the disk contains multiple Programs you need to select the desired Program first to perform the track edit operation Do not select another Program until you finish the edit operation Otherwise you may lose or incorrectly edit another Program Copy amp Paste and Move amp Paste Copy amp Paste and Move amp Paste might seem like the same function However they are different as shown in the diagram Remember this difference when you start using these functions e Copy amp Paste Using the Copy amp Paste function enables you to copy a specific range of data from a specific track to the clipboard as shown below this is called Copy Clip operation on the VR800 then paste the data at a specific point in a specific track The number of copy source tracks and the number of destination tracks are the same That is if you copy mono track data you can paste it to a mono track If you copy adjacent odd even tracks e g track 1 and track 2 you can paste it to adjacent odd even tracks The data on the clipboard remains as it is You can p
109. can change this position in the range of Q to suit your purpose Refer to the explanation in Display 9 BAR to 2 BAR in the Setting the time signature menu Section on page 17 for more information on switching Refer to the Setting the time signature menu section on Time Base page 91 20 VR800 Owner s Manual Before Starting Recording method and REMAIN indicator Recording method The VR800 uses a E IDE hard disk SCSI removable disk such as an MO disk zip disk etc or fixed disk instead of a cassette tape You can start recording sound sources from any point on a formatted disk as long as the point is within the range of 24 hours in ABS time as described in the previous Time Base section Refer to the following diagram REC END ABS 0 03M Ee OOF 10M ge OOF 12M SR OOF 23H 59M 59S You can record at any point within 24 hours in ABS time recorded area 3 min unrecorded area recorded area 2 min unrecorded area E White areas are unrecorded areas You can record at any point within 24 hours in ABS time The area actually used on the disk recorded area 5 min unrecorded area 25 min recordable disk area e g 30 minutes Gray areas are recorded areas For example if you record three minutes of data starting from ABS O top of the disk to ABS 03m Oe OOf on a disk that has a recordable space of thirty minutes as shown
110. cause it is write protected mE The disk will be ejected automatically Action to take Release the write protect and re insert it lt Acc Error gt message This message indicates that an error occurs when accessing the disk With this message no keys and buttons do not function at all Ace Error Ls e Action to take If this message appears please use the following procedures 1 Leave the disk inside the SCSI drive and turn off the power to the VR800 and all connected devices 2 Turn on the power to the SCSI drive 3 Make sure that the orange LED on the SCSI drive lights up in green and that the disk is not being accessed Then turn on the power to the VR800 VR800 Owner s Manual Before Starting Before Starting This chapter describes some basic items that you need to know before you start operating the VR800 All users including those who are familiar with using tape based multitrackers and those who are new to multitrackers should read this chapter thoroughly to understand the functions of the VR800 1 Time Base 2 Recording method and REMAIN indicator 3 Managing songs by Program Change function 4 Real tracks and Additional tracks 5 Input monitoring and playback monitoring 6 Audio file and Event Time Base The word Time Base appears frequently in this manual The concept of Time Base is similar to a tape counter on a conventional tape based multitracker in
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112. ck simultaneous recording via the adat interface Fostex will not guarantee operation of the VR800 if you use drives in other modes VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data The following items can be saved and loaded as song data Memory data CLIPBOARD IN OUT AUTO RTN START END AUTO PUNCH IN OUT points Time base ABS MTC or BAR BEAT CLKk SETUP mode Time signature setting BAR BEAT Tempo setting Preroll time setting MIDI sync out setting MTC frame rate setting MTC offset time setting MTC offset mode setting Rec protect On Off setting Slave mode On Off setting Slave type setting The following items cannot be saved and loaded as song data Auto Play mode and Auto Return mode On Off setting Vari pitch mode On Off setting and Pitch data SETUP mode Digital In setting Digital Out setting Bar Beat Resolution On Off setting Device ID setting Click On Off setting Saving and loading data using a SCSI drive as the current drive If the current drive is a SCSI drive removable disk or fixed disk you can save and load data to and from a backup SCSI drive DAT or adat If the backup drive is a SCSI drive save and load operations are not limited by the type of recording mode used for the current drive If you are using a DAT or adat as a backup drive and using a fixed disk as the current drive the fixed current drive should be formatted in Master 8ch mode to enable sa
113. command for setting the current program frame rate at the figure indicated by lt frame rate gt 14 08 lt time base gt Time base set command The command for setting the current program time base of this equipment to that indicated by lt time base gt The Status Request Command 22 21 loop operation status request The command inquiring the loop operation mode setup sta tus VR800 will reply with 32 21 lt loop op mode 12 gt 22 22 loop on off status request The command inquiring the loop on off ON OFF of AUTO RETURN setup status VR800 will reply with 32 22 lt on off gt 22 28 post locate status request The command inquiring the post locate mode ON OFF of AUTO PLAY setup status VR800 will reply with 32 28 lt post locate mode gt 22 2D auto rec status request The command inquiring the auto rec mode setup status and this is replied by 32 2D lt edit message gt Reply from VR800 against this status request will be either one of the following lt edit message gt 05 Possible to undo rehearsal mode 06 Possible to undo take mode 25 Unpossible to undo rehearsal mode 26 Unpossible to undo take 72 off 22 41 lock status request The command inquiring the slave on off setup status and the lock status VR800 will reply with 32 41 lt lock status gt 22 42 lock mode status request The command for inquiring the lock mode setup status and this is replied with 32 42 lt lock mod
114. ction and page 48 for more information on the LOCATE REC END operation Refer to the STOP button section and page 48 for more information on the LOCATE ABS 0 operation Refer to the STOP button section and page 62 for more Q information on the CLIPBOARD PLAY operation Refer to page 41 for more information on the Punch Out operation using the PLAY button 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 VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions gt PLAY RW Ata bP FFWD T CLIPBOARD PLAY operation CLIPBOARD PLAY operation starts See below During the operation the STOP lamp flashes and the PLAY lamp lights up m STOP ABS 0 is located See below REC END is located See below 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 operati
115. d it will not sync immediately for a MIDI sequencer etc to enter into sync As a result if the VR800 is played back from ABS 0 LOCATE ABS 0 sync will be completed by the time it reaches the first bar and will thus synchronize from the head of the tune A BAR value of O02BAR 1BEAT O0CLK can be setup in the range of 009 002 Please refer to Time signature setting in SETUP mode for details Execution of recording Various ways of recording can be conducted while synchronizing the VR800 and the MIDI sequencer with the MIDI clock MTC sync MIDI machine control system The following will explain synchronization by the MTC MIDI time code output and the computer controlling system using MMC MIDI machine control In this system the VR800 will be the master and the computer with sequence software will be the slave The VR800 will attach any desired offset time difference against ABS time absolute time and output it as MTC in any desired frame rate It can also carry out the proper operation upon receiving an MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message from outside In this case because the VR800 can setup a DEVICE ID number by the SETUP mode MIDI Device ID Setting menu a multiple number of VR800 s can be separately controlled by changing the DEVICE ID numbers in the transmitted message from the computer In regards to the corresponding content for MMC refer to the MMC list on page 107 and on the Fostex System Exclusive Mes
116. d can also be used for the Master 4ch mode disk Refer to the Saving loading data using an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk as the current drive section for a detailed procedure of the save load operation SI VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data Saving loading data using an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk as the current drive If you are using an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk as the current drive you can save and load data to and from a DAT adat or backup SCSI drive disk lt Note on the save load operation using an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk gt Before saving or loading data to from the connected 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk make sure that the IDE indicator is lit in the current drive section of the display If a SCSI drive is also connected to the VR800 as the current drive disconnect the SCSI drive or turn off the SCSI drive then turn on the VR800 Koppi 44 1kHz ABS Saving song data via a DAT or adat This section explains how to save data from an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk current drive to a DAT or adat You can simultaneously save two tracks of data from an individual Program to a DAT or eight tracks to an adat Be sure to turn off the power to the all devices before you make connections Note The current drive disk should be formatted in Master 8ch mode to enable you to save data to a DAT or adat However only the Master Ach mode disk can be saved loaded when using DAT
117. d 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 amp Paste Move amp Paste Erase and other editing features as well as to execute the digital scrubbing Note You can record on real tracks 1 8 in real time but not on additional tracks 9 24 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 20 Q 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 Refer to page 24 for more information on playback monitoring and input monitoring 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 s
118. d using the SCSI drive assigned for backup switch on power to the VR800 and the SCSI drive assigned for backup Do not switch on power to the SCSI drive assigned for the current drive By utilizing either method VR800 will always recognaize the 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk as the current drive In order to use the SCSI drive as the current drive power to any equipment that is interconnected must of course be switched on The SCSI drive will automatically switch to the current drive mode 86 VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data lt Quick Troubleshooting gt If you are stuck in one of the following situations refer to the explanations below for corrective actions The VR800 displays the following during the save operation using a SCSI backup drive Flashing HGGG sety CLK IDE AUTO A PUNCH The backup disk contains some data and does not have enough free space to record new data The VR800 is asking you whether or not the existing data should be deleted Take one of the following actions If you wish to delete the existing data Press the EXECUTE YES key twice Pressing the key once causes Del ALL and SURE to flash and pressing it again deletes the existing data so that you will be able to continue the save operation If you do not wish to delete the existing data Turn the JOG dial to display Eject then press the EX ECUTE YES key The disk will be ejected Insert a
119. dal DATA WORD OUT sch cr MIDI AC IN UI dn mm en ep det Gas 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 SCSI ooooo0o00000000 5 oooo0o0000000 J N 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 Q 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 O 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 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
120. digital input track is set to AdAt the DIGITAL indicator will flash Note If DIGITAL flashes on the display check the connection with the external device and the settings on the VR800 and the external device To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Setting a clock of digital in 1 While the digital input track setting AdAt L or 2 Turn the JOG dial to select ASYnC or SYnC r is flashing press the HOLD gt key REW button In A SYnC mode the system does not synchronize the or F FWD button so that A SYnC will flash digital in clock In SYnC mode the system synchronizes The indicator will also flash SE l 3 After you select the clock press the EXECUTE YES Digi in SE key flashes The selected clock will be registered and the display shown in step 2 appears Note Set the digital in clock and the digital mixer clock carefully if the VR800 is connected to a digital mixer Refer to Connecting a digital mixer in the Quick Operation Guide Setting digital output tracks Digi Out menu The
121. e SETUP menu 00 ABS 01 signature Corresponds to selecting MTC OFFSET MODE of the SETUP menu 00 ABS 01 BAR BEAT 02 MTC Corresponds to selecting Time Base select EE aen tn n Indicates the track number tn Indicates absolute 8 bits of the Audio 16 bit data Range 00 7F 12 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List Explanation on the Command Mode Set 12 22 lt on off gt loop on off command The command for setting the loop mode on off ON OFF of AUTO RTN of VR800 Default figure of the loop operation mode is 12 stop and this cannot be changed 12 28 lt post locate mode gt post locate command The command for setting the post locate mode ON OFF of AUTO PLAY of VR800 It will stop after locating if post locate mode 12 It will enter play after locating if post locate mode 15 12 2D lt on off gt auto rec command The command for setting auto rec mode on off ON OFF of AUTO PUNCH of VR800 Upon receiving this command VR800 will immediately reply the operating condition by sending 32 2D lt edit message gt 12 41 lt lock enable gt lock enable command The command for setting slave mode on off setup menu of VR800 12 42 lt lock mode gt lock mode command The command for setup of the slave mode setup menu when this equipment is set to slave mode on 12 45 lt count gt lt mmc track gt copy clip command When
122. e e You can omit Step 2 to speed operation 5 Press the STOP button e If you set BAR BEAT Resolution mode in SETUP mode 3 Press the STORE key to ON the VR800 will round off the CLK value of the captured The STORE key lamp lights up bar beat clock value That is the locate point will be at the beginning of the beat 00 Refer to page 103 for more information Note The following menu number from 00 99 appears when pressing the STORE key This menu is used to store data in the LOCATE ley described later Ignore this menu and go to the next step when storing data in the memory key PressLoce 44 1kHz Flashing 49 VR800 Owner s Manual Storing a Locate Point lt Edit Point gt Editing and storing locate data If you know the position of the desired locate point follow the steps below 1 Press the HOLD gt key while the VR800 is stopped The currently displayed time value or bar beat clock value is captured and the VR800 enters data edit mode Flashing 44 1kHz 8081 o Press the HOLD gt key REWIND button or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor on the time value digit and use the JOG dial to increase or decrease the value Editing and storing data 3 Press the
123. e gt 22 45 copy clip status request The command inquiring the clipboard condition If there is a copy paste data in the clipboard VR800 will reply with 32 45 lt edit message 01 gt If data in the clipboard is for move paste or there is no valid data in it it will reply will 32 45 lt edit message 14 void data gt 22 46 copy paste status request The command inquiring execution status of copy paste edit ing When this command is received VR800 will reply with either 32 46 lt edit message 02 gt lt mmc time gt or 32 46 lt edit message 00 gt lt mmc time gt indicates unprocessed time un til completion 22 47 erase status request The command inquiring execution status of erase When this command is received VR800 will reply by either 32 47 lt edit message 02 gt lt mmc time gt or 32 47 lt edit message 00 gt lt mmc time gt indicates unprocessed time un til completion 22 4D move clip status request The command inquiring the clipboard status If there is a move paste data on the clipboard VR800 will reply with 32 4D lt edit message 01 gt If data in the clipboard is for copy paste or there is no valid data on it 32 4D lt edit message 14 void data gt will be replied 22 4E move paste status request The command inquiring the move paste execution status When this command is received VR800 will reply with 32 4E lt edit message 02 gt lt mmce time gt or 32 4E
124. e output was setup by the MTC offset time setting and MTC offset mode setting In accordance to start time of the tune set by the sequence software setup as explained below Offset mode For ABS Set the MTC offset time about three seconds prior to the start time of the tune set by the sequence software Because the VR800 cannot immediately chase lock after input of MTC in order to sync the VR800 from head of the tune set the preroll using the sequence software and playback from before the actual head of the tune to allow the VR800 to enter into sync by the time it arrives at the head of the tune Offset mode For BAR BEAT The MTC offset time can be set to the same time as the start time of the tune set by the sequence software Because the ABS 0 position is set at the 002BAR 1BEAT 00CLK default value position in the VR800 as mentioned before the preceding time required for sync is already set The preceding time of two bar lengths could change in length depending on the first bar s signature setting and tempo setting mentioned before For example it will be longer if the tempo is slowed down Confirming chase lock 1 When the sequence software is played MTC of the VR800 will light SLAVE in the display will change from blinking to lit and the chase lock will be completed Check that the MTC output by the sequence software and MTC time displayed in the VR800 are the same 2 When the sequence software stop
125. e reply against 34 04 preroll time status request and this is replied with the presently set preroll time 34 05 lt mmc time gt remain time reply This is the reply against 24 05 remain time request and is replied with the recordable disc remaining time 34 06 lt frame rate gt frame rate status reply This is the reply against 24 06 frame rate status request and is replied with the presently set frame rate 34 08 lt time base gt time base status reply This is the reply against 24 08 time base status request and is replied with the presently set time base in the display 117 VR800 Owner s Manual Maintenance Specifications Maintenance Cleaning the exterior For normal cleaning use a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt moisten a cloth in diluted detergent wring it out firmly and wipe the dirt off Then polish with a dry cloth Never use solvents such as alcohol thinner or benzene since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior Specifications Input Output lt DATA IN OUT gt Connector Optical X 2 Format 1 IEC 60958 S P DIF 2 Alesis Proprietary Multi Channel Optical Interface Adat optical Either 1 or 2 is selected in the Setup mode lt MIDI IN OUT gt Connector DIN 5PIN X 2 Format MIDI standard lt SCSI gt Connector D sub 25 pin X1 Protocol SCSI 2 unbalanced transmission format Transmission format Asynchronous transmission
126. e selectable However select a number other then 00 Editing and storing locate data If you know the position of the desired locate point follow the steps below 1 Press the HOLD gt key while the VR800 is stopped The currently displayed time value or bar beat clock value is captured and the VR800 enters data edit mode 008 1 44 1kHz wo 5 AJ be Flashing a2 VR800 Owner s Manual Storing a Locate Point lt Edit Point gt 2 Press the HOLD gt key REWIND button or the F FWD 4 Select the LOCATE number desired using the JOG button to move the flashing cursor on the time value dial digit and use the JOG dial to increase or decrease the value 5 Press the LOCATE key The edit time data is stored as the time data for the 3 Press the STORE key the STORE key lamp lights up selected LOCATE number Edit and re store data that is already stored RECALL the desired time data already stored in the LOCATE key edit that data and re store it ok Press the LOCATE key while holding down the SHIFT key while the VR800 is stopped The menu to select the LOCATE number will appear
127. e song duration ABS O to REC END To save all data including Additional tracks 9 24 two track data will be output twelve times which takes twelve times the song duration Saved data is also loaded two tracks at a time DAT tape E Trk 1 amp 2 Trk 3 amp 4 Trk 21 amp 22 Trk 23 amp 24 Current drive disk Program 1 P01 Program 2 P02 Program 99 P99 Using an adat adat digital signal Saving loading individual Program data only in Master 8ch mode After about five seconds of pilot signal shown in gray in the diagram below song data in the current drive is output to a connected adat Eight track audio data shown in black in the diagram is output To save the data from Real tracks 1 8 data will be output once which takes the same amount of time as the song duration ABS 0 to REC END To save all data including Additional tracks 9 24 eight track data will be output three times which takes three times the song duration Saved data is also loaded eight tracks at a time Trk 9 amp 10 adat tape amp 11 amp 12 amp 13 amp 14 amp 15 amp 16 Current drive disk Program 1 P01 Program 2 P02 Program 99 P99 Using a SCSI disk Saving loading individual Program data in any mode All Real track data and Additional track data is output simultaneously to a SCSI disk as shown in black in the diagram
128. e you press the HOLD gt key the flashing characters change in this order F gt SF gt H gt M gt S BAR BEAT CLK is used as time base First BAR flashes Each time you press the HOLD gt key the flashing indicator changes in this order 4 gt CLK gt BAR If you press the HOLD gt 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 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 currently stored 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 AUT
129. eal tracks That is you are monitoring the playback sound on the track not the sound being recorded to the track The following example shows that all tracks are in Playback Monitoring mode Track 8 Piano Track 7 Keyboard Track 6 Vocal een Monitoring In this example all tracks 1 8 are playing the recorded Track 4 Guitar 2 section sound in Playback Monitoring mode Track 3 Guitar 1 Track 2 Bass Track 1 Drum machine WA Recorder section To play the sound on an Additional track you need to move the data from the Additional track to a Real track Refer to Track Exchange function on page 66 for more information 2 4A VR800 Owner s Manual Before Starting Audio file and event lt About an audio file gt During recording the VR800 consecutively records an independent audio file recorded area in each track of each Program However you can record data on the VR800 at any point within 24 hours of ABS time and you can intentionally create silence between two audio files In this case a silent part is counted as a O file Therefore audio files and O files are consecutively created as shown in the diagram below The total number of these audio files and 0 files is called the number of events The maximum number of events is 512 per track tracks 1 24 After the number of events reaches 507 new data will not be recorded
130. ec to 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds FS 44 1kHz ABS 0 REC END ABS 23h 59m L Event Number gt 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Recorded part shortest 740 msec FS 44 1kHz Unrecorded part shortest 740 msec FS 44 1kHz An unrecorded part zero file is always regarded as one even regardless of its duration However a recorded part can consist of a group of multiple audio file as shown in the diagram below More precisely one audio file will be divided into multiple audio files if perform many editing operations such as copy amp paste move amp paste etc on this audio file Multiple audio files created in this way are regarded as events If you do not edit the data at all the audio file remains in one piece and is regarded as one event In this example one recorded area consists of six consecutive audio files This means that this part consists of six events 25 VR800 Owner s Manual Before Starting Recorded Area 0 File Audio File 1 Audio File 2 Audio File 3 Audio File 4 Audio File 5 Audio File 6 0 File Event Number n 1 n 2 n 3 n 4 n 5 n 6 This is because when you perform a copy amp paste move amp paste or Auto Punch In Out the event is split at the edit point Also if a continuous long recording is made the recorded data might scatter to different locations on the hard disk thus dividing the data unto mul
131. eck the connections Note Althoogh the ASYnC Asynchronous mode indicator may be kit in the display during loading the VR800 will operate in the SYnC Synchronous mode Be careful of making a digi tal loop which can be created by the digital in clock 9 Make sure that DIGITAL lights up steadily and press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 displays the following indicating Start playing the DAT If you are using an adat Play AdAt flashes Flashing F ay DAT l a e SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK IDE AUTO A PUNCH 10 Start playing the DAT or adat Start playing the tape from a point slightly prior to the top of the Program data The VR800 reads the recorded pilot signal then automatically starts loading data Wait a while until the following indication appears Load D EN serut Y REMAIN The VR800 displays the track numbers being loaded and the total time of the Program The time value starts counting down as the load operation progresses The RECORD TRACK select key lamps for tracks 1 and 2 flash and level meters 1 and 2 indicate the level of signal input from the DAT All RECORD TRACK select lamps flash and level meters 1 8 indicate the level of signal input from an adat VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data When the load operation is completed COMPLETED lights up The VR800 displays the top of the Program in the current drive and stops 11 Stop p
132. ect Select Eject if you wish to change the disk If there are multiple backup files on the disk using the JOG dial allows you to select the desired backup data BO1 BO2 BO3 etc or Eject Flashing D oae1 Aer MB Press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 indicates that the load destination disk cur rent drive disk does not have any data then indicates a flashing SURE At this time using the JOG dial allows you to select the load destination Program FEI Hopp sn SURE Flashing vi VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data Since there is only one Program in the destination disk in this example you can select only P01 If the destination disk contains multiple Programs see the following lt Memo gt 6 Use the JOG dial to select the load destination Program and press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 starts loading data Backup data BO1 is loaded to Program P01 on the cur rent disk As the operation progresses the REMAIN value counts down When the load operation is completed COMPLETED lights up Bai gt Fel serur REMAIN 7 Press the EXIT NO key to exit SETUP mode The Time Base display of the loaded Program appears 44 1kHz Load PGH ee Lights up 8 Press the EJECT button on the backup drive to eject the backup disk lt Memo gt If you saved one Program to multiple backup disks the VR800 indicates that the disk in t
133. ected track so STILL status Scrub mode is still that it can be monitored on the mixer The selected RECORD TRACK select key s lamp flashes 5 Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the desired lt STILL gt mg record track to select another track u 3 F s Please Wait will briefly appear and then go to the envelope indication of the selected track HHHH 6 Press the STOP button to stop the digital scrubbing 3 Turn the JOG dial to perform digital scrubbing Doing so will turn OFF the scrub mode The VR800 will The envelope of data recorded on the selected track return to the time base indication prior to turning the appears during digital scrubbing envelope function ON 58 VR800 Owner s Manual Preview Function Preview Function The preview function enables you to repeatedly audition the rise fade in or the fall fade out of the sound data at a locate point edit point that is stored in the AUTO PUNCH IN OUT AUTO RTN START END or CLIPBOARD IN OUT key This is also called point rehearsal With this function you can check the locate points in real time You can also use this function to fine tune the position of the locate points while previewing the sound This function is effective only when the VR800 is stopped Executing the Preview function Previewing the fall of the sound fade out Previewing the rise of the sound fade in 1 While holding down the S
134. ed press the EDIT key repeatedly until TRK Exchg flashes on the display Alternatively you can press the EDIT key then use the JOG dial DIGITAL 44 1kHz Flashing 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key The display shows the track selection The current display shows that you can swap eight track data between Real tracks 1 8 and Additional tracks 9 16 If you wish to select other tracks follow the steps below 44 1kHz Flashing S 9 16 CLK SCSI DER EE 3 Select the tracks to swap data e Selecting Real tracks 1 8 and Additional tracks 17 24 1 Press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button to move a flashing cursor on 1 8 left to 9 16 right 44 1kHz Flashing 1 9 9 16 SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO RER L 2 Turn the JOG dial to change flashing 9 16 to flashing 17 24 yi 1 8 1 7 24 44 1kHz Flashing SYNC OUT DRIVE K SCSI CLI CS CHEN EREECECRN J 67 VR800 Owner s Manual Editing Tracks e Swapping mono track data between any two tracks 1 When 1 8 is flashing turn the JOG dial Turning the JOG dial allows you to select a mono track from 1 2 3 4 24 in the left column The right column continues a mono track For example if you select 4 in the left column the display indicates 4 lt gt 1 meaning you can swap data between trac
135. ementation Chart MMC List When this command is received this equipment replies with 33 46 lt on off gt 23 47 midi sync out status request The command for inquiring on status of the midi sync out setup condition When this command is received this equip ment replies with 33 47 lt midi sync gt 23 48 MTC offset mode status request The command for inquiring the MTC offset mode setup status When this command is received this equipment replies with 33 48 lt MTC offset mode gt 23 49 vari pitch status request The command for inquiring status of vari pitch on off and vari pitch data When this command is received this equipment replies with 33 49 lt count 3 gt lt on off gt lt vari data gt 24 01 lt event number gt signature map request The command for inquiring the meter setup Order number counting from the leading tune must be specified in the event number The first event is expressed as event number 00 When this command is received this equipment replies with 34 O1 lt signature map gt 24 02 lt event number gt Tempo set map request The command for inquiring tempo data Order number from the leading tune must be specified in the event number The first event is expressed as event number 00 When this command is received this equipment replies with 34 02 lt tempo set map gt 24 04 preroll time status request The command for inquiring the preroll time setup status When t
136. emporarily data in order to source empty space necessary for the next operation lt Load Err gt message This means that loading is impossible because there is an error in data applied to the DATA IN connector from the external DAT or adat DIGITAL ae eee mmea Action to take Check the external DAT or adat connected to the DATA IN connector and be sure there is no problem with the DAT or adat tape Then try loading again lt Unformat gt message An unformatted or crashed SCSI disk After a few seconds of this display the VR800 automatically enters the SETUP mode Format menu Action to take Press the EXECUTE YES key while pressing the RECORD button r E p PE Note Any sound data recorded up to this point on the disk will be lost 19 lt Track Over gt message This message appears when trying to record more than 2 tracks of signals simultaneously using a MO drive disk as a Current Drive Track Oey Er Action to take The MO drive only allows to record up to 2 tracks at a time After changing the RECORD TRACK select key setting please record signals lt Rec Yes gt message This is displayed when SHES formatting This means press ae ee the EXECUTE YES key while PZ pressing the RECORD button Action to take Press the EXECUTE YES key while pressing the RECORD button lt Protected gt message This means the disk inserted in the drive cannot be used a be
137. en you perform one of the following operations e When you set a track to recording mode To set a track to recording mode press the RECORD TRACK select key to set the track READY then press the PLAY buttonwhile holding down the RECORD button When recording starts on the READY track the VR800 automatically enters input monitoring status e When you set a track to recording stand by mode To set a track to recording stand by mode press the RECORD TRACK select key to set the track READY then press only the RECORD button Pressing the RECORD button again will cause the VR800 to enter playback monitoring mode Under this condition only the READY track enters input monitoring mode on stand by for recording The following example shows track 5 in Input Monitoring mode and other tracks in Playback Monitoring mode Track 8 Track 7 This example shows overdubbing in which the keyboard is recorded Track 6 on track 5 while tracks 1 4 are being played Tracks 1 4 are in Monitoring Playback Monitoring mode and section used to check the playback sound Track 5 is in Input Monitoring mode You can monitor the recorded sound pe Keyboard mmm Mixer section Track 4 Vocal Track 3 Guitar Track 2 Bass HH Track 1 Drum machine Recorder section Playback monitoring Playback monitoring means to monitor the playback sound of the tracks only R
138. ent drive is an E IDE hard disk Indicating a recording mode used during for matting Indicating time base ABS 0 top of the disk 44 1kHz Eee 44 1kH2 Currentor E The name of the SCSI drive The name is different depending on the type of device Master ch 44 1kHz SEES HEE ee APUNCH DIGITAL 44 1kHz M S F PGM een o 16 Preset display The display below shows all preset items for explanation purposes E D 44 1kHz BS MIDE BSE SETUP MTCOFFSET BAR J CLK MB REMAIN ABS LOC MTC IN H M S F SF VARI PITCH TEMPO PGM SURE COMPLETED 9 9 E 9 OU 9 9 9 E E E E E a CLK MTC IDE SCSI m e a a a 9 Sa Sa EK 2 es wa mee CEE EEEE E E PLAY RTN RHSL TAKE 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Wa e j The level meter shows the recorder output level and the recording level for tracks 1 8 ABS Lights up when ABS is selected as time base MTC Lights up when MTC is selected as time base Lights up to indicate available recording time and REMAIN space on the disk SETUP Lights up when the VR800 enters SETUP mode COMPLETED Lights up when an edit operation copy move paste or erase is completed SURE 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 ET MIC OFRS SETUP mode PGM Lights up to indicate the current program number Lights up when the tempo setting menu is selec
139. eply This is the reply against 23 46 bar beat resolution status request 33 47 lt midi sync gt midi sync out status reply This is the reply against 23 47 midi sync out status request 33 48 lt MTC offset mode gt MTC offset mode status reply This is the reply against 23 48 MTC offset mode status re quest 33 49 lt count 3 gt lt on off gt lt vari data gt vari pitch status reply This is the reply against 23 49 vari pitch status request and is indicating the vari pitch function on off and the present vari pitch setup figure 34 01 lt signature map gt signature map status reply This is the reply against 24 01 lt event number gt signature map request The signature map of the event indicated by the lt event number gt is replied If there is no event specified Ex ample Such as when lt event number 5 gt is requested even though there is only 5 meters registered it will be replied with all figures at 00 of the lt signature map gt 34 02 lt tempo set map gt tempo set map status reply The reply against 24 02 lt event number gt tempo set map re quest Tempo set map of the event indicated by the lt event number gt is replied If there is no event specified Example Such as when lt event number 20 gt is requested although only 10 is setup for tempo it will be replied with all figures at 00 of the lt signature map gt 34 04 lt mmc time gt preroll set map status reply This is th
140. er to page 54 for more information on Auto Return and Auto Repeat e You can also use the Preview function to edit the stored locate points edit points Refer to Preview Function on page 59 for more information Storing and editing LOCATE key You can store up to 99 individual time data in the LOCATE key for Locate only operations The time data stored can also be assigned with a specific locate number from 01 99 This means the desired locate number can be specified to locate that specific time data The memory data of the LOCATE key can also be edited in the same manner as the data in the Memory key After editing the data the LOCATE key can locate that point or even be re stored as data for other Memory keys lt Note gt The last data located with the Memory key or LOCATE key is constantly stored as LOCATE number 00 However this data is constantly replaced after every LOCATE command Therefore do not use Locate Number 00 for independent Locate data You cannot preview the data stored in the LOCATE key though it is possible to preview data stored in other Memory keys If you use a time base that is not an ABS time there is a need to priory switch to the desired time base using the TIME BASE SEL key Any editing or storing of data for the LOCATE point is valid only for the program that is currently started up Storing in real time You can store the locate point in the ABS MTC or BAR
141. ered improper clipboard in clipboard out point figures or incorrect track section etc the corresponding lt edit message gt will be replied 12 4E lt count 01 gt lt repeat count gt move paste command 12 4E lt count gt lt repeat count gt lt mmc track gt move paste com mand When this command is received VR800 will paste the sound data which have been move clipped in the clipboard for the number of times specified by lt repeat count gt on the same track from the pre registered auto punch in point as the starting point At the same time the move clipped original sound data 113 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List will be erased data 0 is written in However when sound data length in the clipboard is less than 10ms specifying the lt repeat count gt will be limited to 01 Also by specifying the lt mmc track gt paste operation can be executed on other tracks in mono one track unit or stereo units tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Since time corresponding to length of the move clipped sound data is required to complete the move paste operation VR800 will immediately reply with 32 4E lt edit message 02 ac tive gt after receiving the command Following completion of the move paste operation 32 4E lt edit message 01 completed gt will be sent If paste cannot be executed due to improper figures of the previously registered auto punch in point insufficient disc ca paci
142. es the end of the disk ABS time 23H 59M 59S is reached aeSes55 s during the cue operation the VR800 stops and the PLAY button lamp flashes END gt 32 Display of 32 times cue 57 VR amp OO Owner s Manual Cue amp Review Function Digital scrubbing using the SCRUB function You may perform digital scrubbing using the SCRUB Function of the VR800 while the recorder section is stopped The scrub function allows digital scrubbing for each track recorded The display will show the envelope indication of the track selected 1 Press the SCRUB key while the VR800 is stopped The SCRUB key s lamp lights up The VR800 enters scrub lt Turning the JOG dial in the forward direction gt mode and displays Select TRK instrucing you to select the desired track Scrub gt SelectTRE a Playback point lt Turning the JOG dial in the reverse direction gt Note You can select one track at a time Scrub RS If you try to select two or more RECORD TRACK select al key the VR800 will ignore your operation Playback point 2 Press the desired RECORD TRACK select key to select a track for digital scrubbing f The screen changes indicating that the VR800 is in 4 Adjust the monitor sound of the sel
143. ete stop the VR800 and the external digital device 47 VR800 Owner s Manual Storing a Locate Point lt Edit Point gt Storing a Locate Point Edit Point You can store specific individual time data time bar beat clock in each memory key The time data stored is used as an Editing Point to execute Locate Point or Auto Punch In Out Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste or Erase You can also store 99 Locate Number 01 99 time data in the LOCATE key in addition to the Memory key to enable locate only features This chapter will describe how to store specific data in the memory key and how to edit and re store data is already stored in the memory key The data stored in each memory are used for the following operations Memory key When you set the IN OUT points for Auto Punch In Out IN OUT points for Copy amp Clip Move amp Clip and START END points for Auto Return Auto Repeat END points Locating the AUTO PUNCH IN point Recording start point for the Auto Punch In Out operation Paste start point for the Copy amp Paste or Move amp Paste operation Erase start point for the Erase operation Locating the AUTO PUNCH OUT point AUTO PUNCH OUT key Recording end point for the Auto Punch In Out operation Erase end point for the Erase operation AUTO PUNCH IN key Locating the CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD IN key Copy start point for copying or moving d
144. etting BAR BEAT resolution mode 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode 2 Turn the JOG dial to select J Resolu flashes then press the EXECUTE YES key The current BAR BEAT resolution mode setting appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key turns off the flashing FF character and the BAR BEAT resolution mode setting Ce flashes With the initial setting o FF flashes as shown below a p 44 1kHz SETUP flashes flashes 103 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode 3 Use the JOG dial to turn the mode on or off When you turn the JOG dial clockwise and counter clockwise on and o FF flash alternately Selecting on turns BAR BEAT resolution mode on and selecting o FF turns BAR BEAT resolution mode off 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key The selected mode setting is stored and flashes To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base Setting the MIDI device number Device ID menu The Setting the MIDI device number menu enables you to set the VR800 device ID number required to control the unit from a sequence softw
145. etting a time signature appears Otherwise the first hierarchy NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 level of the previously selected SETUP menu appears returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode Note With the factory initial settings or when you turn on the power again after you format an external SCSI disk Sign Set The following diagram shows the position of each menu Tempo Set menu Del PGM menu Preroll menu Sign Set menu Title Edit menu Click J menu Sync Out menu Frame Rate menu Mtc Offset menu NA Ofset Mode menu Slave Mode menu Slave Type menu WM Bk Format menu se cz mei Rec Protect menu Save PGM menu NOs Event menu d Resolu menu Digi in menu Format menu Load PGM menu Device ID menu Digi out menu 89 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Setting a time signature Sign Set menu Using the Setting a time signature menu you can set a time signature of a given measure on the internal programmable Tempo Map And also in this setting the BAR OO2BAR 14 OOCLK displayed at the head of the disk in the time base BAR BEAT CLK can be set within the range of OO9BAR 002BAR For example you c
146. ettings Q Refer to Display Section on page 16 for more information on the display 4 Conirast 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 Note The display is not unreadable if you leave the knob counter clockwise all the way 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 D Refer to page 51 for more information on setting and editing the locate point Q Refer to page 61 for more information on the Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste functions D Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the CLIPBOARD IN point 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 the
147. ey to change to the REMAIN display and check the available recording time Press the DISP SEL key again to return to the Time Base display 3 Make sure that the ID number is correct and the SURE message appears then press the EX ECUTE YES key The VR800 displays Pls Wait then immediately dis plays the recording mode menu with ADAC 8ch ADAC 8ch d d SURE flashing Ge dae annie ce Pee ae Press the EXIT NO key while holding down the SHIFT key to eject the removable disk from the drive 4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired recording mode Turn the JOG dial to select ADAC 8ch Master 8ch or i D s If you wish to format another removable disk insert the Master 4ch according to the media or your application disk and repeat the procedure described above Note If you are using a removable MO or Zip disk as the current drive select ADAC 8ch or Master 4ch Note that you cannot save or load data via a DAT or adat if you recorded the data on a disk formatted in ADAC 8ch mode 28 VR800 Owner s Manual Formatting a Disk Re formatting a formatted disk This section explains how to re format a current drive or backup disk as the current disk You need to use the Format menu in SETUP mode to reformat a disk In the following procedure we assume that a SCSI drive is connected to the VR800 and that the power to the VR800 and the SCSI drive is turned on The same procedure also
148. f the JOG dial is rotated besides the flash ing SCSi id 6 AAT or AdAt can be selected dAT or AdAt is selected if either DAT or adat are used for saving 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 recognizes that a disk in the backup drive is unformatted and displays Unformat then proceeds to the Bk Format menu backup disk format in SETUP mode then displays the following Bk Format see Flashing SURE CH ETC e 5 Press and hold down the RECORD button and press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 displays the following and starts formatting the disk The unformatted disk area size will count down as the format operation progresses 79 EkFormat serut MB REMAIN When the formatting operation is completed COMPLETED lights up SCSi id 6 flashes then the VR800 displays the following This example shows that the data to be saved is Program 1 on the current drive If the current drive has multiple Programs use the JOG dial to select the desired Program Flashing DU 8881 ecru Use the JOG dial to select the desired Program and press the EXECUTE YES key The save operation starts and the following indication appears This example shows that Program 1 data is being saved as Backup data 1 As the save operation progresses the REMAIN value e g 30MB counts down Pa1 gt gt Ba1 seus REMAIN When the save operation is completed COMPLETED lights up and the following indication
149. he Auto Punch In point Void Out appears and you will be unable to perform Auto Punch In Out recording 36 Previewing and trimming the edit points You can check the stored edit points by pressing the corresponding memory keys to display them on the LCD You can also change the points if necessary In this example use the Preview function to fine tune the point while previewing 1 While the VR800 is stopped hold down the SHIFT key and press the memory key Pressing the AUTO PUNCH IN key enables you to listen to the sound at the AUTO PUNCH IN point previewing the sound rise fade out Pressing the AUTO PUNCH OUT key enables you to listen to the sound at the AUTO PUNCH OUT point previewing the sound fall fade in Trim the edit point while auditioning the sound e Refer to page 59 for more information on the Preview function VR800 Owner s Manual Punch In Out Recording When you finish storing and adjusting the respective edit points you can proceed to the Auto Punch In Out operations In this example we will re record part of the guitar phrase on track 3 chosen from all the recordings on tracks 1 8 Prior to proceeding with this operation check to see that an external digiral mixer is connected to VR800 as shown in the figure then confirm that the guitar to record on track 3 is connected to the input jack of the digital mixer DATA IN DATA OUT WORD OUT
150. he EXECUTE YES key The APS time base indication for the selected program 1 When the VR800 is stopped press the STORE key appears In this way you can be sure to select a program while holding down the HOLD gt key before you start working Select PGM will appear on the display briefly and then change to a flashing O1 0001 of PGM 01 and SURE flash 0001 is the default name of PGM 01 33 VR800 Owner s Manual Handling Programs Deleting a Program This section explains how to delete a program Deleting an unnecessary program will expand the recordable area making your work flow more smoothly since recording or editing requires free space on the disk Use the Del PGM menu in SETUP mode to delete a program 1 Press the SETUP key while the VR800 is stopped lt Notes on deleting a Program gt The VR800 will enter the SETUP mode and display the e You can delete only the currently selected program Refer to the first hierarchy of the SETUP menu that was displayed previous section Using a program change function for information before you turned off the power on how to select the desired program before you proceed to delete The default setting is Sign Set menu setting a time the program signature 44 1kHz e lt IMPORTANT gt If only one program exists and you try to delete it Seri data contained in the program will be deleted but the program itself will remain For example assume th
151. he drive is the first disk as follows 44 1kHz GGH EISEM SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO AERCH Confirm that this message appears and execute the load operation When data in the first disk is loaded the VR800 automatically ejects the disk and displays Inst Disk 2 meaning Please insert the second disk Insert the sec ond disk and continue the load operation Note Make sure that you insert the disks in the correct order If you insert the wrong disk the VR800 displays Wrong disk and ejects the disk Follow the disk markings you made during the save operation lt Memo gt If the load destination disk contains multiple Programs the VR800 asks whether you wish to set up a new Pro gram in Step 6 of the procedure above 03 and SURE flash This is because the existing Programs may already contain data If you do not mind overwriting the existing data with the loaded data select the desired Program number as the load destination DIGITAL PBS Flashing DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO AERCH In the above display example the VR800 asks you if you wish to create a new Program 3 since Programs 1 and 2 on the current drive disk contain data Saving loading via a DAT or adat To use a DAT or adat to save and load data the current SCSI drive disk should be a fixed disk that is formatted in Master 8ch mode However save load only when using DAT is possible an
152. he locate number to locate data Press the REWIND button while holding down the STOP button The VR800 will immediately locate the beginning of the currently selected Program e RECORD m stop gt PLAY ga REW PF FWD U U U UU AUTO CLIPBOARD PLAY PUNCH LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END e Locate the recording end point of the Program LOCATE REC END Press the F FWD buiton while holding down the STOP button The VR800 will immediately locate the end point of the currently selected Program RECORD B stop gt PLAY aa BEN gt F FWD COU AUTO CLIPBOARD PLAY PUNCH LOCATE ABS 9 ________ LOCATE REC END e Locate the position stored in one of the memory keys Press the desired memory key then press the LOCATE key The VR800 will locate the point edit point stored in the corresponding memory key immediately AUTO RIN AUTO PUNCH N Our HOLD w STORE EDIT UNDO REDO DISP SEL SETUP AUTORTN VARI PITCH AUTO PLAY LOCATE TIME BASE SEL SCRUB OJD LJ SHET PEDT TOO MEM PGM SEL The located time data is always stored as time data in locate number 00 1 Press the LOCATE key while holding down the SHIFT key The locate number selection menu appears PressLoOc ge 2 Turn the JOG dial or press the LOCATE key while hold
153. his command is received this equipment replies with 34 04 lt mmc time gt 24 05 remain time request The command for inquiring the disk remaining time which is recordable When this command is received this equipment replies with 34 05 lt mmc time gt 24 06 frame rate status request The command for inquiring the frame rate setup status When this command is received this equipment replies with 34 06 lt frame rate gt 24 08 time base status The command for inquiring the setup status of the time base shown in the display When this command is received this equipment replies with 3408 lt time base gt 116 Explanation on the Status Reply 32 21 lt loop op mode gt loop operation mode status repry This is the reply against the 22 21 loop operation status re quest command lt loop op mode 12 gt is the only status data of VR800 and any other setting is not permissible 32 22 lt on off gt loop on off status reply This is the reply against 22 22 loop on off status request 32 28 lt post locate mode gt post locate mode status reply This is the reply against 22 28 post locate status request lt post locate mode 12 or 15 gt is the only status data of VR800 and any other setting is not permissible 32 2D lt edit message gt auto rec status reply This is the reply against the 12 2D auto rec command or the 22 2D auto rec status request 32 41 lt lock status gt lock statu
154. ic Default x X Channel Changed X X Default X X Mode Message X x Altered FOI III IR II IR I xX Note x X Number True voice EEEE IIR TOI II RII III KK III IB X Velocity Note ON X X Note OFF X X After Key s X X Touch Channel s X X Pitch Bend X X X X Control Change Program D X Change True JES SSSI ISSO EE Ie x System Exclusive rem 1 O rem 2 Quarter frame O O Common Song Position O X Song Select X D Tune X X System Clock O X Real Time Commands O rem 3 X Local ON OFF x x Aux All Notes OFF X X Message Active Sense x X Reset X x Notes rem 1 MMC Device ID 00 99 127 MTC Identity reply FOSTEX Exclusive rem 2 MMC Device ID 00 99 127 MTC Inquiry FOSTEX Exclusive rem 3 START STOP CONTINUE Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X No 106 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List MMC Command List Command List Movement Recorder 01 STOP STOP 02 PLAY PLAY 03 DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLAY 04 FAST FORWARD F FWD 05 REWIND REWIND 06 RECORD STROBE REC 07 RECORD EXIT PUNCH OUT 09 PAUSE STOP 40 WRITE Refer to MMC Response Information Field List 41 MASKED WRITE Refer to MMC Response Information Field List 42 READ Refer to MMC Response Information Field List 44 LOCATE LOCATE to Setting Data 46 SEARCH CUE REVIEW 1 60 times 47
155. ignal As a counter measure the sync signal should be set to Free by the Slave mode setting menu Using this setting the VR800 will enter self operation by the internal clock after completion of chase lock and it will be possible to supply a stable digital signal to the external equipment Under this setting when MTC drift between the master unit and slave unit exceeds 10 frames the VR800 will assume that chase lock has been disengaged and the slave unit will carry out position matching again with the master unit re chase operation During the re chase operation sound output will be muted and the digital signal will also be interrupted If it is within 10 frames the slave unit will continue to run while admitting this drift 74 VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data Saving and Loading Song Data The VR800 has a Save Load function for song data which enables you to save the recorded song data including SETUP data to a connected backup media such as a DAT machine back up SCSI disk or adat You can also load the saved data from a DAT back up SCSI disk or adat to the current drive disk in the VR800 You can save and load one Program at a time to and from a DAT adat or SCSI drive The following diagram shows different methods depending on the current drive type for saving data to con nected media and how to load data to the VR800 Select the appropriate connections depending on the type of connected media
156. ing down the SHIFT key to select the desired number 3 Press the LOCATE key once The time stored in the selected locate number appears 0681 44 1kHz ABS Loc D s F SF 4 Press the LOCATE key again The time data of the selected locate number is swiftly located The located time data is constantly stored as time data in locate number 00 e Locate a specified point Refer to Editing and storing locate data in the chapter Storing a Locate Point Edit Point for information on how to edit the data and on pressing the LOCATE key instead of the STORE key The point at specified time value or bar beat clock value will be located immediately e Locate the last located point Directly press the LOCATE key The time data of Locate number 00 is located Locate number 00 is always update with the last data located excluding LOCATE ABS 0 and LOCATE REC END Therefore you will locate the data in memory number 00 every time you directly press the LOCATE key LOCATE gt LOC MEM VR800 Owner s Manual Locate Function Auto Play The Auto Play function allows the VR800 to start play back automatically from the located point AUTO PLAY mode should be turned on before you execute the Direct Locate function described above Note This function is effective within 24 ABS hours Therefore if playback continues over the recording end point the VR800 will still continue
157. ing level foot switch timing and rehearsal Note You cannot record a second take during the Manual Punch In Out operation without stopping the VR800 That is the VR800 will continue playing after you finish recording a take but you cannot record another take by pressing the foot switch 1 Confirm that Rehearsal mode is cancelled and start playing the VR800 from a point slightly before the desired Punch In point 2 Play the guitar accompanying the playback of tracks 1 to 8 3 Press the foot switch at the desired Punch In point Press the foot switch again at the desired Punch Out point The VR800 will operate as follows The VR800 enters recording mode at the Punch In point and cancels recording mode at the Punch Out point 4 Press the STOP button 5 Play track 3 and check the result of Punch In Out lt Caution after Punch Out gt At Take of punch out the punch in recording track will not immediately enter the repro monitor mode from the input monitor mode enter the repro monitor mode about two seconds after mute playback This is a functional feature of VR800 and not a malfunction 41 Playback start point Punch In point Take In Punch Out point Take Out Playback end point Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 This part is changed All tracks are in playback monitoring mode Only track 3 in input
158. ing or editing Checking the number of track events 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key To cancel the operation or to restore the setting to enter SETUP mode obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press 2 Turn the JOG dial to select NOs Event the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you flashes and then press the EXECUTE YES key press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the The screen changes as follows indicating the number of previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits events on track 1 In this example track 1 includes eight SETUE mode and displays the previous tine Base events For more information on audio files and events refer to H sEu ent oa Aan geb Ss Audio file and event section of the Before Starting chapter HosEvent PE i 44 1kHz H sEvent geg DRIVE CLK SCSI A PUNCH Indicating the track number Indicating the number of selected track events 3 Use the JOG dial to select another 01 24 to check the number of events on the corresponding track 4 Press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button repeatedly to exit SETUP mode 105 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List Digital Multitrack Recorder Date Model VR800 MIDI Implementation Chart Version V1 00 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Functton een Bas
159. ion changes to Sign Edit and 001 measure Note You cannot assign to measure 001 of OO1BAR 4 24 flashes You can enter any time signature nere Sis at 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key whenever you enter flashes ___ _ om a pair of measure time signature values Repeat this step to specify the necessary time signature ae eee for the measures GE ee 90 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode To cancel the setting operation or to exit SETUP mode after storing data press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode Modifying or deleting stored time signatures 1 Repeat steps 1 3 described in the Storing a time signature section to display Sign Edit Caution If modifying or deleting the stored time signature causes the bar beat setting for the tempo specified in the 2 Press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the Setting a tempo menu to disappear the tempo setting will F FWD button so that the flashing cursor is on the also be automatically erased time signature value To cancel the setting operation or to exit SETUP mode 3 Use the JOG dial to enter a new value after storing data press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the me
160. ition Pointer Mtc MIDI time code oF F no output You can set the parameters for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit Setting MIDI sync signal 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key Each option appears on the display as follows to enter SETUP mode When cLK is selected gt 2 Rotate the JOG dial to select Sync Out CLK flashes then press the EXECUTE YES key When Mtc is selected gt The currently selected MIDI sync signal type appears on MTC the display When oFF is selected gt Sa Press the EXECUTE YES key to turn off the flashing indication The MIDI sync signal type indication flashes and the indicator flashes indicating the SYNC OUT setting The initial setting is cLk as shown below To cancel the setting operation or to restore a setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the Dr erop te flashes STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode E moemoe and displays the previous Time Base pee en 44 1kHz ETUP flashes p m 3 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired MIDI sync signal Setting this parameter to cLK initial setting will select M
161. k one Program will be automatically created on the disk You may create more Programs if necessary You may also delete unnecessary Programs The VR800 also features Program Change function that enables you to select one of the Programs set on the disk Programs on the disk are something like independent containers You can record play and edit each container without affecting other containers You can also name Programs which is useful for managing songs program 1 program 2 program 3 program 4 program 5 program 6 program 7 program 8 program 9 You can set up to 99 programs independent containers You can name a program This example shows a temporary title automatically named to program 1 right after you format the disk This indicates the number of the currently selected program In this example Program 1 selected 44 1kHz ALEN ABS PGM SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO A PUNCH Note Total available recording time is always the maximum available recording time on the disk regardless of the number of Programs you set on the Refer to page 33 for more information on the program select function A disk That is if you use up the maximum recording Refer to page 34 for more information on the program delete function ppp Refer to page 35 for more information on the editing a program title time for one Program you will not
162. k gt The sound data track number is indicated by mmc track gt Upon completion of playback 32 49 lt edit message 01 com pleted is sent and clipboard play is ended If there is no sound data in the clipboard 32 49 lt edit message 14 void data gt will be sent and clipboard play operation will be interrupted 12 4A undo command Upon receiving this command VR800 will revert to the condi tion prior to editing copy paste erase move paste cut redo operation With completion of undo operation VR800 will reply with 32 4A lt edit message 01 completed gt If VR800 is not possible to undo 32 4A lt edit message 00 no message gt will be replied 12 4B redo command When this command is received VR800 will return to the con dition prior to undo operation With completion of redo operation VR800 will reply with 32 4B lt edit message 01 completed gt If VR800 is not possible to redo 32 4B lt edit message 00 no message gt will be replied 12 4D lt count gt lt mmc track gt move clip command When this command is received VR800 will copy multiple tracks can be copied simultaneously the sound data from the pre registered clipboard in point to the clipboard out point as data for move paste operation With completion copying the data into the clipboard VR800 will immediately reply with 32 4D lt edit message 01 completed gt If copy cannot be ex ecuted by the reason of pre regist
163. kHz 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 back up 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 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 e 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 e The VR800 features non destructive audio editing a great advantage of digital recording such as Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste Erase etc You can choose Time Base ABS or MTC or MIDI bar beat clock as the unit e A Preview function allows for an intuitive fine adjustment of an editing point locate point e An Undo Redo function enables you to easily correct recording and editing mistakes e A Vari Pitch func
164. 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 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 currently stored 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 D a 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 VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions
165. ks 4 and 1 Flashing Fee i 44 1kHz CLK p p Flashing Ta gi 44 1kHz a f E C mN 2 To select a number in the right column press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor to the right column then use the JOG dial to select the desired number When you swap data between mono tracks the indications 4 lt gt 1 and 1 lt gt 4 for example mean the same thing swapping data between tracks 1 and 4 Note If you select the same tracks for swapping mono track data the setting is ignored The VR800 will indicate Select Err for a short moment then return to the previous display 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key Exchange lights up and the swapping operation is completed immediately The VR800 indicates COMPLETED then returns to the previous Time Base display Data on the additional tracks as it stands cannot be played back or its REC END confirmed To do this the data must be temporarily moved to a real track If the additional track data which is longer than the real track 1 8 data is to be saved to DAT or adat the longer time data must be replaced to the real track Please refer to Save load for details VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Synchronization MIDI sync function The following are examples concerning general types of systems using MIDI related functions contained in the VR80
166. l format from a connected adat Han Select this to save data in the S P DIF digital signal format from a connected DAT 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key The number of the Program set up on the current drive flashes on the display Load PGM seve T Flashing Gsm DAVE Garen 5 Use the JOG dial to select a Program into which to load data If only one Program has been set up turning the JOG dial enables you to select 01 or 02 If you select 02 PGM of Load PGM and New flash alternately This means that a new Program P02 should be set up before you execute the load operation If multiple Programs exist in the current drive disk turn the JOG dial to select a Program from these Programs plus one new Program 85 6 Press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 displays the track selection screen You can change the value of a flashing number Load Trk aut Flashing 7 Use the JOG dial to select the desired tracks Options are Tr 1 8 Tr 1 16 Real track 1 8 and Additional track 9 16 or Tr 1 24 Real track 1 8 and Additional track 9 24 In this example select Tr 1 8 8 Press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 enters load standby mode and displays the following SURE flashes Load Tek mema oe Lights up SURE pi A PUNCH Flashing Flashing DIGITAL indicates that signal is not input from the digital device DAT or adat correctly Ch
167. laying the DAT or adat 12 Press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button COMPLETED disappears Saving and loading song data via a SCSI drive This section explains how to save and load data to and from a SCSI backup drive and a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk Recording mode on the current drive does not affect this operation Refer to the Saving and loading song data between two SCSI drives for more information on the procedure Connect a SCSI backup drive ID 6 to the SCSI connector on the 3 5 inch hard disk in the VR800 as shown below lt Note on connections gt Be sure to connect a SCSI backup drive to the SCSI connector Make sure that the ID number for the SCSI backup drive is set to 6 Load Save SCSI backup drive ID 6 VR800 with a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk Note As shown in the drawing when the SCSI drive assigned for the current drive is daisy chained to the SCSI drive for backup and also connected to an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk which is in the current drive mode please note the following items Backup SCSI drive Current SCSI drive l OO ln R 3 Ce J When the 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk is assigned as the current drive Switch on power to VR800 only and not to the two SCSI drives connected If save load of song data is to be execute
168. lt edit mes sage 00 gt lt mmce time gt indicates unprocessed time until completion 23 41 digital in channel status request 23 41 adat in channel status request The command inquiring the digital in channel setup status When this command is received VR800 will reply with 33 41 lt channel gt lt channel gt or 33 41 lt channel 7F gt lt count gt lt mmc track gt 23 42 digital out channel status request 23 42 adat out channel status request The inquiring the digital out channel setup status When this command is received VR800 will reply with 33 42 lt channel gt lt channel gt or 33 42 lt channel 7F gt lt channel 0 gt 23 43 program status request The command inquiring the presently operating program num ber When this command is received VR800 will reply with 33 43 lt program gt 23 44 click on off status request The command inquiring the metronome on off status of VR800 When this command is received VR800 will reply with 33 44 lt on off gt 23 45 level status request The command inquiring the present output level data of the 1 8 tracks In VR800 as the level data is updated about every 40msec inquiry in 40msec units is effective When this command is received VR800 will reply with 33 45 lt count 10 gt lt level data gt 23 46 resolution status request The command for inquiring the resolution on off setup status 115 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Impl
169. lt lock status gt Lock mode status 22 42 32 42 lt lock mode gt Copy clip status 22 45 32 45 lt edit message 01 or 14 gt 32 46 lt edit message 02 gt lt mmc time gt Copy paste status 22 46 or 32 46 lt edit message 00 gt 32 47 lt edit message 02 gt lt mmc time gt Erase status 22 47 or 32 47 edit message 00 gt Move clip status 22 4D 32 4D lt edit message 01 or 14 gt 32 4E lt edit message 02 gt lt mmce time gt Move paste status 22 4E or 32 4E lt edit message 00 gt Digital in ch st 23 41 33 41 lt channel gt lt channel gt Adat in status 23 41 33 41 lt channel 7F gt lt count gt lt mmc track gt Digital out ch st 23 42 33 42 lt channel gt lt channel gt Adat out status 23 42 33 42 lt channel 7F gt lt channel 0 gt Program status 23 43 33 43 lt program gt Click status 23 44 33 44 lt on off gt Level status 23 45 33 45 lt count 10 gt lt level data gt resolution status 23 46 33 46 lt on off gt midi sync out status23 47 33 47 lt midi sync gt MTC offset mode status 23 48 33 48 lt MTC offset mode gt vari pitch status 23 49 33 49 lt count 3 gt lt on off gt lt vari pitch gt signature map req 24 O1 lt event number gt 34 O1 lt signature map gt tempo set map req 24 O2 lt event number gt 34 02 lt tempo set map gt preroll time req 24 04 34 04 lt mmc time gt remain time req 24 05 34 0
170. mmc time gt 02 lt count gt lt mmc track gt Indicates source track by active execution flag and lt mmc track gt Used for clipboard play 03 cancel execution stop 05 Indicates rehearsal rehearsal mode of auto rec Possible of undo 06 Indicates take take mode of auto rec Possible of undo 10 over value error 10 lt mmc time gt Capacity shortage time is indicated by over value error error by capacity shortage and lt mmc time gt In copy paste it indicates capacity shortage time required for a minimum one time paste 11 Indicates in point error incorrect in point 12 Indicates out point error incorrect out point 14 Indicates void data data necessary for paste does not exist 18 Indicates track select error track necessary to execute copy move or erase cut is not correctly setup 19 lt repeat count gt Indicates repeat number error and repeat numbers executable by lt repeat count gt 1A Indicates disable rec record disable mode 25 Indicates can t undo rehearsal rehearsal mode of auto rec Impossible to undo 26 Indicates can t undo take take mode of auto rec Impossible toundo 71 Indicates on 72 Indicates off hr mn sc fr ff st complies to the MMC standard time code 70 default 71 on 72 off Ol 7F Especially when executing commands such as paste the number of pasting times to be continuously repeated following the auto punch in point
171. monitoring and data will be recorded The RECORD button lamp lights up in this area All tracks are in playback monitoring mode Press the foot switch at the Punch Out point Press the foot switch at the Punch In point VR800 Owner s manual Punch In Out Recording lt Hint gt You can use the PLAY button and the RECORD buiton instead of using the foot switch Follow the steps below This method also does not allow you to record another take unless you stop the VR800 first Procedure 1 Press the PLAY button to start playback from a point slightly before the Punch In point 2 Press the RECORD button while holding down the PLAY button at the desired Punch In point Punch In recording starts 3 Press the PLAY bution at the desired Punch Out point Recording is punched out e If you press only the RECORD button in both steps 2 and 3 you can rehearse Punch In Out Undo Redo Manual Punch In Out recording You can undo or redo Manual Punch In Out recording Press the UNDO REDO key after recording is complete to restore the conditions that existed prior to the recording Press the UNDO REDO key again to restore the conditions that existed after the recording Follow the notes below Note 1 The Undo Redo function is effective only when the VR800 is stopped Note 2 The Undo Redo is ineffective if you perform one of the following operations after you finish recording e When a new
172. n 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 D Refer to page 51 for more information on setting and editing the locate point Q Refer to page 61 for more information on the Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste functions Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the CLIPBOARD OUT point 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 VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions 8 Execute Yes key EXECUTE YES Press this key to confirm the edit operations such as Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste and Erase and to set the parameters of SETUP menus 9 Display indication select key DISP SEL Pressing this key each time will change the display indication as follows 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
173. nd 13 Turn OFF the ready track RECORD TRACK select key 14 Locate the top of the Program and start playback Adjust and monitor the track playback sound recorded on the mixer Since the metronome function still remains ON at this time you can hear the metronome sound during playback of the recorded sounds when you turn up the track 8 monitor volume VR800 Owner s Manual Digital Recording Digital Recording This section explains how to record digital data from a device equipped with S P DIF digital in out CD MD DAT etc or a device equipped with adat digital in out To record S P DIF digital signal or adat digital signal use the Setting input tracks menu in SETUP mode to assign the input track You can record digital data to the current program The digital input track setting is applied to all programs lt Note gt Input a digital source with a sampling frequency of 44 1kHz to the VR800 wan scsi EI uP hw oy mmm ei Cr c DATA INPUT BLEE PELLLLLLLELLLLELLLLELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLELLLLELLEELLLLI Ki Ze DIOU DT OPTICAL OUT or adat OUT OPTICAL OUT or adat OUT OPTICAL OUT or adat OUT co co _ CT oo OoOO ES 295 E 235 E S External Digital Device CD MD DAT
174. nd from a SCSI drive regardless of the recording mode used for the disk VR800 SCH SCSI drive Current Drive 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk DATA IN DATA OUT Note If you are using an 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk as the current drive adat you can connect only a SCSI backup disk to the SCSI terminal on the VR800 the ID number should be set to 6 If you connect a SCSI drive disk set up as a current drive disk the ID is set to any number other than 6 and you turn on the power to the drive the VR800 will recognize this SCSI drive as the current drive The connection should follow one of these cases Transferring data between a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk and a SCSI drive Transferring data between a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk and a DAT See Note Transferring data between a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk and an adat See Note lt Notes on connection gt If the connected DAT preferably a professional model features sync operation with external clock and its INPUT or EXTERNAL SYNC sync mode switch is set to OPTICAL trying to load data with both digital I Os connected as shown in the diagram may cause a digital clock loop to form and loading may fail In this case set the sync mode of the DAT to INTERNAL or disconnect the optical cable from the DATA OUT of the VR800 before loading data This type of problem will not occur during the save operation since the DATA IN co
175. ng chapter on page 21 This number indicates available recording space on the disk for recording on a track 44 kHz M H M S mbl ba En LA OG KA Eech B REMAIN SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO A PUNCH This number indicates available recording time on the disk for recording on a track For example if you record on eight tracks one eighth of the indicated duration is the available recording time for each track Warning messages VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions The following warnings are shown operating mistakes are made an unsuitable editing point locate point is input or when errors occur If any of these warnings appear refer to information detailed below va lt Void Data gt message This means registered data necessary for the selected ee SE operation is incorrect pee Action to take Re register the correct data lt Void Out gt message This means the registered in out point is wrong Ehe Action to take Re register the correct data DIGITAL 44 1kHz lt Select Trk gt message This means a track has not been specified SelectTRE TO e Action to take Select any one track with the RECORD TRACK select key os lt Over gt message This means there is insufficient disk space ee Eee necessary for recording and re editing Action to take Before proceeding to the next operation t
176. ng transport About copyrights SSS SS M IE e 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 BESS e FOSTEX is not responsible for any direct damage or indirect damage caused by using the VR800 VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions Names and Functions Rear panel AC IN 9 Top panel Side panel RECORD TRACK soa Wm Wm Q VR800 Owner s Manual Names and Functions Top Panel Letters in brackets d UI are labels on the panel 2 3 KURS Sad DEE 13 ess E _ 19 18 17 16 15 14 24 23 22 21 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 an
177. nnector of the VR800 is not effective 75 VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data lt Notes on DAT machines and the save and load operations gt You may use a DAT machine that can record digital data in S P DIF format without compression in 16bit 44 1kHz mode You cannot use media that uses a compression recording technique such as an MD or DCC media that automatically adjust the space between songs such as a CD R media that converts sampling rate or via Adat optical connectors You can use media that features SCMS Serial Copy Management System if it satisfies the requirements described above The following DAT models have been confirmed to operate with the VR800 Basically any DAT machine that has digital in out connectors in S P DIF format will work for the save and load operation However some models except those listed below may cause errors Fostex D 5 Pioneer D 05 The save and load operations using a SCSI drive DAT or adat are described below Using a DAT S P DIF digital signal Saving loading individual Program data only in Master 8ch mode and Master 4ch mode Following about five seconds of pilot signal shown in gray in the diagram below song data in the current drive is output to a connected DAT Two tracks of audio data shown in black in the diagram are output To save data from Real tracks 1 8 two track data will be output four times which takes twice as much time as th
178. nother backup disk in the drive When you inserted a SCSI backup disk into the backup drive to save data the following messages appeared in turn and the disk was ejected 44 1kHz WrongDisk SETUP SYNC OUT DRIVE or 73 Gem RETTEN Il Sech Aen SYNC OUT ORE or 73 Gem REETERN e Ins Disk seng SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK IDE AUTO A PUNCH The VR800 recognizes that the backup disk cannot be used in its current condition There are two reasons for this You inserted a disk that was used for the current drive The disk s recording mode differs from that of the data to save or load For example the disk used to save or load data in Master 8ch mode is inserted to save data in ADAC 8ch mode That is you tried to use a disk that was once used to save or load data in a particular recording mode to save data in a different recording mode Current drive Backup drive save mc dsik in ADAC 8ch mode ca recorded in ADAC 8ch mode lt load Current drive Backup drive save disk used to save load data disk in Master 8ch mode gt in ADAC Gch mode To be able to use the ejected disk you need to re format it as described below Quit SETUP mode and return to the Time Base display of the current disk then insert the disk in the backup drive Select the Bk Format menu in SETUP mode and re format the backup disk Note When saving a multiple numbe
179. nu and finally exits SETUP mode Entering deletes the existing data Note that you cannot enter for measure 001 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key Clearing all time signature and tempo settings To cancel the All Clear operation press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key now Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode Caution Using this function will erase not only the time signature setting but also the tempo data specified in the Setting a tempo menu described in the next section 1 Repeat steps 1 3 described in the Storing a time signature section to display Sign Edit 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key The stored time signature and tempo data in its entirety 2 While the measure number is flashing turn the JOG are cleared and the initial settings are restored dial counter clockwise to select All Clear When All Clear appears SURE flashes and you can clear the time signature and tempo data in the next step 44 1kHz SETI SURE _ _ flashes CLK A Changing the BAR at ABS 0 of the time base BAR in 002BAR 1 4 OOCLK which indicates the head figure of the disk in the time base BAR BEAT CLK can be changed Although the initial figure is 002BAR this can be set within the range of OO9BAR 002BAR 1 Repeat steps 1 2 described in the Sto
180. o check the REMAIN time and space to the disk format The SURE message flashes refer to the lt Memo gt on the previous page A different message appears depending on the type of format used by the disk as shown below If you turn the JOG dial Eject appears and pressing 5 Press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button the EXECUTE YES key ejects the disk The display will change from the REMAIN indication for the backup disk to the Time Base indication for the cur Type of format Message rent drive Backup mode Bk Format ADAC 8ch mode ADAC 8ch Master 8ch mode Master 8ch Master 4ch mode Master 4ch Others Un Format Note Before re formatting a formatted disk first make sure that the disk does not contain data that you want to keep Otherwise you may lose your important archives To cancel the format operation press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button prior to Step 4 above to return to the previous level in the menu hierarchy and exit SETUP mode Formatting a backup disk fixed disk You can also use a fixed disk by setting its ID number to 6 The formatting procedure described above also applies to formatting a fixed disk as a backup disk 31 VR800 Owner s Manual Handling Programs Handling Programs This chapter explains how to handle Programs It covers the following topics 3 Deleting a Program 4 Editing a Program title 1 Creating a new Program 2 Using a
181. o 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 duri
182. oise may be induced to the VR800 affecting the connected digital device Note When setting up the digital input track the tracks to be assigned to L and R cannot be the same such as L 4 and R 4 If setup is executed by mistakenly selecting the same track numbers for L and R the number setup for the L channel will be given priority and no assign will be setup automatically Note The DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display if the selected digital input track setting AdAt or any two tracks matches the type of the incoming digital signal adat or SP DIF and if the signal is correctly inout The DIGITAL indicator flashes to warn you if the track setting does not match the signal type or if the signal is not input correctly In this case check the connection and settings before you start recording Selecting a recording track 1 Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the recording track to set that track in ready mode Note You may record four tracks simultaneously on the current drive if it was formatted in Master 4ch mode If you try to record adat digital signals by setting the digital input track to AdAt only the RECORD RACK select keys of tracks 1 4 are enabled The RECORD TRACK select keys of tracks 5 8 will not function That is only channels 1 4 of the adat digital signals will be recorded If you are using an MO disk as the current drive you may record up to two tracks simultaneously regardles
183. olution mode menu enables you to turn BAR BEAT resolution mode on and off The initial setting is off When you turn this mode on the CLK clock digits will be always round off to 00 and be stored in the memory key while the VR800 is using the BAR BEAT CLK Time Base That is beat resolution is used Using this function allows you to automatically store a beat resolution value of the CLIPBOARD IN OUT points and other points in real time Press the STORE key then the corresponding memory key while playing the VR800 Therefore it is very convenient when you perform the Copy amp Past or Move amp Paste operation in beat resolution For example assume that you have stored the value for 001BAR1 446 CLK as the CLIPBOARD IN point and the value for OO2BAR 4 J 51 CLK as the CLIPBOARD OUT point These values will be used as they are if BAR BEAT resolution mode is turned off However the mode is turned on the following values will be stored instead The following example has a time signature setting of 4 4 001BAR1 346 CLK gt 001BAR1 00 CLK A CLK value of 46 will be rounded off 002BAR4 J51 CLK gt 003BAR1 J 00 CLK A CLK value of 51 will be rounded up e Initial setting o FF e Options on or o FF This setting is shared by all Programs in the same disk The settings cannot be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit S
184. on 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 Q Refer to page 36 for more information on AUTO PUNCH mode Refer
185. onnector on the VR800 to tracks It also enables you to make the digital in clock setting Typically the digital input track is set to AdAt adat digital signal assuming that a digital mixer with adat I O is connected to the VR800 Channels 1 8 are routed to tracks 1 8 Digital in clock is set to ASYnC asynchronous You may assign digital input tracks to any two tracks S P DIF digital signals or set digital in clock to SYnC synchronous e Initial setting e Assignable tracks e Setting digital in clock AAT ASYnC Asynchronous L channel AdAT 1 8 Rchannel 1 8 ASYnC Asynchronous SYnC Synchronous This setting is shared by all Programs in the same disk The settings cannot be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit Setting digital input tracks 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Digi in flash alternately then press the EXECUTE YES key When you select Digi in the VR800 displays the current digital input track and digital in clock settings When you press the EXECUTE YES key the flashing disappears and the digital input track indication starts to flash With the default setting AdAt starts flashing and ASYnC lights up as shown below 44 1kHz Digi in flashes 9 mm mm 9
186. ow 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 Q 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 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 OOs OOf You can also use this button to locate an edit point in edit mode Q 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 se
187. p Paste and the start and end points of the Erase function lt Notes gt so that it will be within the playback range e You can audition the result of trimming during the next preview That is if you trim the position while previewing the sound for the first time you can check the result when you preview the sound next time e If the locate point is shifted outside the range of the preview playback as a result of trimming Void Data and the locate point indication appear alternately In this case you cannot use the Preview function Trim the position again e When Auto Punch mode is turned on and you trim the Auto Punch In or Auto Punch Out point while previewing the sound with Void Data indicated on the display Auto Punch mode will be cancelled 1 Start previewing the sound by following the steps described on the previous page 2 Use the JOG dial to trim the position When previewing starts the unit of JOG trimming flashes on the screen For example value of SF sub frame flashes if ABS Time Base or MTC Time Base is selected CLK clock flashes if BAR BEAT CLK is selected The flashing value also indicates the position you can trim Example Time Base is ABS value of SF flashes 44 1kHz Flash SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI SECHER RETTEN J Example Time Base is BAR BEAT CLK CLK flashes 44 1kHz gt BAR ee mm Lo
188. p1 tmpO bar2 The 100th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD bart The 10th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD bart The 1 digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD beat The beat figure is expressed in BCD tmp2 Numerator of the tempo to be set is expressed in BCD tmp1 Denominator of the tempo to be set is expressed in BCD tmp0 The 1 digit of the tempo is expressed in BCD When specified as tmp2 tmp1 tmp0 00 tempo data of that bar and meter position will be deleted Also bar2 bar1 bar0 sign sigd 00 indicates no corresponding data such as when a figure specified by lt event number gt do not exist at receiving the signature map request When one data registered by lt signature map gt and lt tempo set map gt is declared as one event the number of events from head of the tune the umpteenth event counted from head of the tune must be specified lt event number 00 gt is the first event 00 OFF 01 CLK MIDI CLOCK 02 MTC This corresponds to MIDI SYNC OUT setting of the SETUP menu Will be composed of two bytes Q P Q Oqqqaaag binary gt lt vari data gt qqqqqqqppppppp A 14 bit data of X0 1 P Oqqqqaag binary attached with a minus symbol Vari pitch must be specified at 0 1 when MSB q 0 Example 0000000000001 and at 0 1 when MSB q 1 Example 1111111111111 00 30nd 01 25 02 24 03 30df Corresponds to selecting FRAME RATE setting of th
189. 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 t
190. pped only with signals are completely different although they use the same a COAXIAL RCA digital output After all connections are made turn on the power to all devices and insert a backup tape into a DAT or adat Rewind the tape to a point slightly before the beginning of the saved data jack configuration 84 VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data Loading data You can load data using the Load PGM menu in SETUP mode The following procedure assumes that the current drive disk 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk does not contain any recordings and that Program 1 PO1 has been set up on the disk lt Load PGM menu gt Input signal options AdAt dAT SCSi id 6 Program options P01 P99 an individual Program Track options When using an adat or DAT tracks 1 8 tracks 1 16 Tracks 1 24 When using a SCSI disk SCSi id 6 All tracks will be automatically selected 1 Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode 2 Use the JOG dial to select Load PGM menu then press the EXECUTE YES key Device appears and the selected input signal option flashes SCSi id 6 flashes Load PGH crop tite Flashing DE Eee Eee e Device seu Flashing 3 Use the JOG dial to select the desired type of digital signal used for the load operation dAT or AdAt AdAt Select this to load data in the adat digital signa
191. put track 1 Select the desired track using the Setting digital output tracks menu in SETUP mode You can select any two track S P DIF digital signal from tracks 1 8 or all eight tracks adat digital signal Refer to Setting digital output tracks in the Changing the Initial Settings SETUP Mode chapter on page 103 for more information on setting a digital output track When you finish setting the parameters in SETUP mode be sure to press the EXIT NO key or the STOP key to exit SETUP mode Note When setting up the digital output track the tracks to be assigned to L and R cannot be the same such as L 4 and R 4 If setup is executed by mistakenly selecting the same track numbers for L and R the number setup for the L channel will be given priority and no assign will be setup automatically for R In other words L channel will be setup to the specified track and R channel will be setup to no assign Note You may play four tracks simultaneously from disks formatted in Master 4ch mode Even if you set the digital output track to AdAt only tracks 1 4 will be output and tracks 5 8 will be ignored Starting and quitting recording 1 Locate the top of the Program 2 Start recording on the external digital device 3 Press the PLAY button on the VR800 to start playback Digital data is output from the selected track and recorded on the external digital device 4 When recording is compl
192. puter sequence software complying to MMC MTC must be activated Setup of external equipment Sequence software is setup as follows Set for output of MTC Set frame rate of the MTC to be output Confirm start time of the tune Refer to Owners Manual of the respective equipment for details Setup of VR800 1 Set to same frame rate as the sequence software by the SETUP mode MTC Frame rate setting Refer to page 96 SETUP mode MTC Frame rate setting for operating procedure and details 2 Set to the desired mode by the SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting Refer to page 97 SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting for operating procedure and details 73 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Synchronization 3 A random offset time can be set by the SETUP mode MTC offset time setting Refer to page 96 SETUP mode MTC offset time setting for operating procedure and details 4 Set slave mode to On by the SETUP mode Slave mode setting and the slave type to Vari by the SETUP mode Slave mode type setting Refer to page 98 SETUP mode Slave mode setting and page 99 SETUP mode Slave mode type setting for operating procedure and details 5 Press the TIME BASE SEL key to change the time base display to MTC lt Precautions at MTC related setups gt The position ABS 0 or 001BAR 1BEAT 00CLK when the setup MTC MTC offset time should b
193. quency of 44 1kHz from the VR800 46 VR800 Owner s Manual Digital Recording 000000000 A E we name 0 VR800 DATA OUTPUT RATHS a d OPTICAL IN or adat IN y OPTICAL IN or adat IN OPTICAL IN or adat IN cm eI OO oo O ET 290 Sa 290 ES z External Digital Device MD DAT adat etc Connecting an external digital device Connect the DATA OUT jack of the VR800 with the OPTICAL IN jack of an external digital device using an optical cable If the digital device has only the COAXIAL RCA pin jack as a digital output use an optional COP 1 optical coaxial converter Note The VR800 switches the DATA OUTPUT connector between an S P DIF digital signal Optical and an adat digital signal during setting of the digital input track in Setup mode Both signals use the same connector configuration but carry different data Note To avoid digital looping remove the optical cable connected to the DATA IN connector on the VR800 Selecting a playback program If multiple Programs exist first select the desired Program using the Program Change function See page 33 for more information on Program Change Setting a digital out
194. r of program data to one disk they must be in the same format Should data of different format be mixed and saved the situ ation above will occur 87 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Changing the Initial Settings SETUP Mode SETUP mode of the VR800 offers the Changing the initial settings menus that configure the operating environment of the VR800 a Check menu that enables you to check the number of events of each track and the Execution menus that execute certain operations such as save and load The Changing the initial settings menus include 15 parameters as shown in Table 1 below These parameters were set before the unit was shipped from the factory These values are called the initial settings Modifying these settings allows you to change the operating environment of the VR800 The Check menu provides one parameter Checking the number of events as shown in Table 2 Also as shown in Table 3 the Execution menus include six items Title Edit Delete PGM Load PGM Save PGM and Disk Format which you can execute by selecting the corresponding SETUP menu This chapter explains how to use the Changing the initial settings menus shown in Table 1 and the Check menu shown in Table 2 For more information on the Execution menus refer to the corresponding pages in the Reference page column in Table 3
195. r setting up async environment using an external sequencing software e 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 e The Program Select function enables you to select a song from up to 99 songs and name the songs e 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 e Various edit functions using an edit point locate point such as Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste Erase Auto Punch In Out Auto Locate are available You can also locate ABS O or REC END regardless of the edit point locate point e You can set a preroll time of O 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 VR800 Owner s Manual Introduction Main features Precautions Precautions e 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
196. recording is made e While a new editing is executed such as Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste or Erase e When in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY or RECORD mode e When the power is momentarily switched off e When the program is changed e When ejecting a removable SCSI disk that is the current drive 42 VR800 Owner s Manual Recording to a Metronome Sound Recording to a Metronome Sound This chapter explains how to record your performance while you are playing an instrument accompanied by a metronome based on the time signature and tempo specified in the Tempo Map The metronome sound is output from track 8 Initialize the VR800 before the operation If multiple Programs exist first select the desired Program lt Notes gt When you finish using the Metronome function turn the function off in SETUP mode When the Metronome function is on you cannot record data on track 8 or youcannot play data recorded on track 8 DATA IN WORD OUT DATA OUT a o Hno l S efefesfefesfes effet SSeqds55s Ooogno eeogs OPTICAL OUT adat OUT W OPTICAL IN adat IN WORD IN CH
197. ring a time 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key signature section to display Sign Chk 2 in OO2BAR will flash and the bar figure can be 2 Turn the JOG dial counter clockwise to select 002 EE j are 2 9 BAR OFFSET aa When the JOG dial is rotated to extreme left OO2BAR Sign Edit Si SS OFFSET as shown below will appear 002BAR is the initial flashes setup figure SCSI A PUNCH Sign Chk serut 4 Use the JOG dial to enter a new value e 5 Press the EXECUTE YES key 91 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Setting a tempo Tempo Set menu The Setting a tempo menu enables you to specify a tempo at a given point in a song that already has a time signature setting For example you can specify a tempo of 150 to the third beat of the 12th measure Time signature and tempo settings make a Tempo Map which is used by the VR800 to manage the song using the BAR BEAT CLK Time Base and enable the Metronome function Tempo settings as well as time signature settings are required when you wish to output MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer to an external sequencer e Initial setting bar 001 beat 1 Setting range of measures Setting range of beats Setting range of tempo e Max setting points 64 points 120 001BAR 41 120TEMPO Determined by the time signature setting Determined by the time signature setting 30 250 quarter note
198. rive disk turn the JOG dial to change the Program number The total time saved in the selected program will be shown in the display and this time can then be edited Normally the displayed time is saved as it is But as men tioned in lt Notes when saving data using DAT or adat gt on page 77 in cases where the data on the additional track is longer than that on the real track the time to ve saved can be edited However time which can be edited has to be a maximum 59 minutes 59 seconds This feature is also effec tive for making a short save Length Flashing To edit the time value use the HOLD gt key REWIND button or F FWD button to move the flashing cursor to the desired digit and turn the JOG dial to change the value The above example shows you can edit the minute value Press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 displays the track selection screen First Real tracks 1 8 appear Turn the JOG dial to change number 8 to the desired number Save Trek sen Flashing Use the JOG dial to select the desired tracks Options are Tr 1 8 Tr 1 16 Real track 1 8 and Additional track 9 16 or Tr 1 24 Real track 1 8 and Additional track 9 24 Press the EXECUTE YES key The display changes as follows This means Start recording on the DAT or adat Flashing Rec Start ame SURE 10 Start recording on the DAT or adat At this time you could set a S
199. rmatted disk Formatting a disk refers to both formatting the current drive disk and formatting a backup disk You will use the Format and the Bk Format menus in Setup Mode Recording mode There are four recording Modes Master 8ch mode Master 4ch mode ADAC 8ch mode and Backup mode Master 8ch mode Master 4ch mode and ADAC 8ch mode are used to format a disk as the current drive disk Backup mode is used to format a SCSI disk removable or fixed for saving and loading song data For use Recording mode for current drive Recording mode for backup Record mode ADAC 8ch mode Master 8ch mode Master 4ch mode Backup mode Sampling Rate 44 1kHz 44 1kHz 44 1kHz 44 1kHz Quantumize A D A C 16bit liner 16bit liner Available recording time Approx 67 minutes 100MB converted to one track Approx 17 minutes 100MB converted to one track Approx 17 minutes 100MB converted to one track Compatible media MO disk Zip cartridge Fixed hard disk 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk Fixed hard disk 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk MO disk Zip cartridge Fixed hard disk 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk MO disk Zip cartridge Fixed hard disk DVD RAM disk Record function Simultaneous 8 track recording by adat digital input is possible Note Simultaneous recording by MO disk is a maximum two tracks Simultaneous 8 track recording by ada
200. s MTC will be interrupted and the VR800 will also stop SLAVE in the display will change from lit to blinking 3 During FF REW of the sequence software VR800 will remain stopped but upon starting to record the VR800 will immediately chase lock lt Note gt Chase lock of the VR800 by MTC only is permissible when speed difference of the MTC from the master is within 5 6 Against the MTC within this range variable pitch will be constantly applied internally for chasing Chase lock however will not function against MTC at a speed difference outside this range Also when the master speed difference is large it is advised to let VR800 learn the master speed by entering PLAY prior to recording By doing so it will be lock faster from the second and later sessions Should it not be possible to chase lock re check connections cables and all settings Execution of recording Carry out various recordings while the VR800 is chase locked to the sequence software lt One Point Advice gt Sync signal Free of the Slave mode setting menu When the VR800 is made to chase lock by MTC only variable pitch will be constantly applied by external MTC If a digital signal is output to an external digital equipment from the VR800 it will not be able to follow the speed difference MTC speed difference of the master of the VR800 and the external digital equipment in some cases may not be able to input a continuous digital s
201. s 5 3 Ia 2 2 1 1 I ABS O ABSO l 8 8 ERASE T 3 y ERASE l 6 6 ERASE l5 R 5 ERASE eal tracks Real tracks 7 4 ERASE 13 i 3 ERASE 2 ERASE 2 l1 ERASE 1 I I ABS 0 REC END ABS 0 REC END 64 Follow the steps below to erase data Store the erase start point AUTO PUNCH IN point and the erase end point AUTO PUNCH OUT point Use the Preview function to check the stored edit points and adjust them if necessary Specify a track to erase and execute the function Storing the edit points 1 Refer to the Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys section for information on storing the erase start and end points Store the erase start point to the AUTO PUNCH IN key and the end point to the AUTO PUNCH OUT key e If you wish to erase the data from a specific point store the REC END or later point as the erase end point Refer to the lt Note gt for information on storing the REC END point e See Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys on page 48 Checking and adjusting the edit points After you store the edit points you can check them on the display by pressing the corresponding keys You may also adjust the points 1 While the recorder section is stopped press and hold down the SHIFT key and press the memory key for which you wish to check the edit point You can preview fade out a
202. s of the record mode of the drive Starting and quitting recording 1 Locate the top of the Program 2 Make sure this DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display Hold down the RECORD bution and press the PLAY button to start recording on the VR800 3 Start playback on the external digital device Check to see if the level meter of the VR800 is moving responding to the input signal 4 When recording is complete stop the VR800 and the external digital device Digital recording to an external device This chapter describes how to digitally record data from an external MD DAT CD R or adat that is connected to the VR800 containing the recorded songs Two voluntary tracks from real tracks 1 8 can be freely assigned to the Land R od the digital output for digital output to an external device Further the data of all 8 tracks can also be output when adat is selected The current program is the program that can be digitally recorded Note that the Digital Output Track Setting is effective for all programs though there may be several programs set at the time Note Data in the additional track cannot be directly digital recorded externally In order to digital output the data in the additional track it must first be transferred to a real track use the track exchange function For an explanation of the track exchange function refer to page 66 lt Note gt Output a digital signal with a sampling fre
203. s on the display and the VR800 cues in FUG gt SR the reverse direction at three times speed A k W D 44 1kHz Ags 3 Adjust the monitor sound of the track to monitor on the mixer 6 Press the PLAY button to restore the original playback speed Cue amp Review function using the SHUTTLE feature You can use the SHUTTLE mode for 1 time 64 times Cue Review while playing back the recorder section 1 Press the PLAY button to start playback 3 Adjust the monitor sound of the track to monitor on the mixer 2 Hold down the SHIFT key and turn the JOG dial clockwise or counter clockwise 4 Release the SHIFT key to cancel the cue and review Turning the JOG dial clockwise qqwill change the cueing operation speed Turning the JOG dial counter clockwise will change The VR800 resumes playback at the original speed the reviewing speed The VR800 displays the selected cuer ee eed Note The cue and review operation does not affect pitch which you can select from normal two times four times eight times 16 times 32 times and 64 times speed Because the VR800 performs this function by skipping As long as you are holding down the SHIFT key playback part of data during playback continues at the selected speed Note When the beginning of the disk is reached during 164 RUD aa the review operation the VR800 starts qnormal playback Display of 16 times review WEE even if you are still holding down the SHIFT key When S
204. s repry This is the reply against the 22 41 lock status request 32 42 lt lock mode gt lock mode status reply This the reply against the 22 42 lock mode status request 32 45 lt edit message gt copy clip status reply This is the reply against the 12 45 copy clip command or the 22 45 copy clip status request 32 46 lt edit message gt copy paste status reply 32 46 lt edit message gt lt mmc time gt copy paste status reply This is the reply against the 12 46 copy paste command or the 22 46 copy paste status request lt mmce time gt indicates the unprocessed time until completion of copy paste editing 32 47 lt edit message gt erase status reply 32 47 lt edit message gt lt mmc time gt erase status reply This is the reply against 12 47 erase command or 22 47 erase status request 32 49 lt edit message gt lt count gt lt mmc track gt clipboard play status reply This is the reply against the 12 49 clipboard play command If there is no sound data in the clipboard 32 49 lt edit mes sage 14 void data gt will be replied lt mmce track gt indicates the sound data track number 32 4A lt edit message gt undo status reply This is the reply against the 12 4A undo command Either lt edit message 01 completed or lt edit message 14 void data gt will be replied 32 4B lt edit message gt redo status reply This is the reply against the 12 4B redo command Either
205. s way However you cannot perform another operation using the backup disk at this time Attempting to do so will cause the VR800 to display Viod Cmd Void Command and ignore your operation To eject the disk from the backup drive or the current drive after the format operation follow the procedure below To eject a disk from the backup drive Press the Eject button on the drive To eject a disk from the current drive Press and hold the SHIFT key and press the EXIT NO key Re formatting a formatted disk for backup This section explains how to re format a backup or current drive disk as a backup disk The following procedure assumes that a disk has been installed in the current drive 1 Insert a formatted disk into the backup drive 4 Press and hold the RECORD button and press the The display continues to show the Time Base for the cur EXECUTE YES key rent drive The VR800 starts formatting REMAIN lights up on the display and the negative value 2 Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode and of the unformatted disk area will count down as the for turn the JOG dial to select the Bk Format menu mat operation progresses Please wait a while When formatting is complete COMPLETED lights up on the display and the VR800 stops spinning the disk 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key At the same time the VR800 shows the maximum re The VR800 displays the recording mode that corresponds cordable space T
206. sage the Fostex Exclusive List on page 108 Set VR800 in the initial state Confirm the program and sampling frequency of the digital mixer MMC or Fostex System Exclusive Message MTC Computer with MMC MTC soft ware E allee el FL RIE MIDI IN MIDI MIDI sound sources VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Synchronization Connecting to external equipment Connect the VR800 MIDI IN OUT to the computer with MIDI interface MIDI IN OUT MMC MTC complied sequence software is activated in the computer Setup of external equipment Setup the following in the sequence software Set to MTC external sync mode EXTERNAL SYNC Set for output of MMC Set to the desired MTC read out frame rate Set start time of the tune which MTC time is to be the first bar Refer to precaution in regards to MTC offset farther on For details refer to Owners Manual of the external equipment Setup of VR800 1 Because MTC will be output from VR800 set to MTC the SETUP mode MIDI sync signal output setting Refer to page 95 SETUP mode MIDI sync signal output se
207. sccsssoncossveansones 61 MIDE SVG isssessssisssnisvssssacossosascdaasbaseacvovasssssniaseasassasssioces 68 MTC sync MIDI machine Control une 70 MIDI sync signal output setting 69 71 Metronome SCCUING scsssccsesessescesecesceesccsesessescssesense 69 MTC OffSCt CUME ccc0ccccessceseeccescssccscssescsesesceesees 71 74 MTC offset mode 71 72 73 MTC ge 71 73 MIDE GOV iCCvescecesveccsesevscitescccvscvautencubeserseneviescrdvsesdescdee es 71 MIDI sync Output Signal setting EEN 95 MTC frame rate setting EEN 96 MTC offset time getttng ENEE 96 MIDI device SCtting sccscescsercercsossosescnssessscsensonseaces 104 MIDI implementation Chart 106 MMC command let 107 Ma il Nnan Ces isis iccecssicscicssescesetvcsedsatiedeiseteveniesdescie 118 Overl MOSSAGE feiiccccscsvdecnesaccavessossavsesessuccusavevcavassscenseee 19 Outline of the save load function 75 Offset mode serting EE 97 P R S T PLAY DUON EE 11 POWER SWICK EE 15 PUNCHINZOUT JaCKostissiseivcstesstesvevesssscesssisvevseedseas 15 40 reegt elt eege eege see 16 Protected MESSAGE essecsssrcessvcsesisecrsesseccasscsusscersonsencrais 19 Program Change ccecsscescses aiavecssessecastiecedicasioeseetices 22 33 Playback Monitoring een 24 Punch In Out recording EEN 36 Press LOG MCSSAGE 2 scccssvisesrsescsecscsieseiosenstsvssasonesevscds 52 Preview functio cacsssessisssssnsstseconsesseconssseseszebvaasesesssecs
208. seen 104 Checking the number of each r ckevents 105 MIDI Implementation Chat e sssssoscsccsceeecssesssecseensserseene 106 MMC Command List Inquiry Message List sens 107 Fostex System Exclusive MCSSAGC sus0sssesessensseceeseee 108 Status E 109 Datta TY Pe sossesseceeserseceenesseseeneenensesuensnsesnensnsesnensnseseenensesunsuenenas 111 Explanation on the command mode let sssece 113 The Status request COMMAN crersseseeerceseersrenseeenennenenes 115 Explanation on the Status replYQ osssssceccereesesseeceeneeneeeeeeees 116 Maintenance SpeifiCatiOn scsssssssesccsseescsesesessn 118 VR800 Owner s Manual Introduction Main features Precautions Jntroduchon 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 1
209. software cannot sync immediately after MTC is output For example if the initial setting of OOH 59M 57S OOF OOSF is used set the start time of the tune to 01H 00M 00S OOF If playback is thus started from ABS 0 LOCATE ABS 0 sync will be obtained by the time it reaches the first bar and therefore it can be made to sync from the head of the tune Offset mode For BAR BEAT As mentioned before because the ABS 0 position is set at the O02BAR 1BEAT OOCLK default value position the setup MTC offset time can be set to the head of the tune without taking into account the time until reaching sync as mentioned above The length of the time two bars beforehand will change in accordance to the first bar setting for signature and tempo For example it will be long if the tempo is set slow This mode can be effectively applied when using the MIDI clock and MTC in parallel and when using MTC for the sync signal while controlling the VR800 with time base BAR BEAT CLK Confirming MTC sync MMC 1 During recording and at playback after recording time base MTC is displayed according to the setting and MTC is output at the same time Check that the VR800 traveling position MTC and the traveling position of the sequence software in sync are matched 2 Send MMC commands such as PLAY STOP and LOCATE from the sequence software to see that the VR800 will be properly controlled When a correct MIDI command MMC or FEX is received
210. ssage gt will reply with 01 completed or with 10 over value error if registeration is attempted at a non existing point or an errone ous figure is used 14 02 lt tempo set map gt Tempo set command The command for tempo set of this equipment If a new data is registered in a bar meter where data already exists the former data will be written over When this command is received this equipment will reply with 34 02 lt edit message gt Upon completing the registeration lt edit message gt will reply with 01 completed or with 10 over value error if registeration is attempted at a non existing point or an erroneous figure is used 114 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List 14 03 Tempo map all erase command When this command is received this equipment will erase all meter and tempo data in the current program and thus return it to the default state meter 4 4 tempo 120 Also when this command is received this equipment will reply with 34 03 lt edit message gt Upon completing the registeration lt edit message gt will reply with 01 completed or with 10 over value error if registeration is attempted at a non existing point or an erroneous figure is used 14 04 lt mmc time gt Preroll time set command The command for setting the current program preroll time at the figure indicated by lt mmc time gt 14 06 lt frame rate gt Frame rate set command The
211. sting monitor record level of the musical instrument 5 Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the track to record the musical instrument on and then put that track in the READY mode Press the RECORD button The lamp of the RECORD button will flash and the READY track will go to the input monitor mode Press the PLAY button and playback the Program from the top Only the READY track will go to the input monitor mode recording does not take place and all other tracks will be in the reproduction monitor mode therefore track 8 plays back the metronome sound 44 8 Play the musical instrument in time with the metronome and adjust the recording level of the track to be recorded on the mixer 9 After adjusting the recording level stop the recorder and return to the top of the Program Starting recording 10 Hold down the RECORD button and press the PLAY button to start recording The READY track will go to the input monitor mode just as when the recording level was adjusted The time the level that was actually adjusted with the mixer will be recorded 11 Play the musical instrument in time with the metronome Quitting recording 12 Press the STOP button to stop the recorder Checking the recorded sou
212. sure follow the steps below without entering any other measure number e Press the HOLD gt key the REWIND button or the F FWD ene flashes button to display flashing of and enter the time signature using the JOG dial 2 Press the SETUP key use the JOG dial to select the Sign Set menu then press the EXECUTE YES key The indication changes to Sign Chk and the current time signature appears The initial setting is O01BAR A 4 4 4 for the first measure S S ee The following measure numbers and time signatures can E emm emem mm mm mme be entered via the JOG dial x sa aati 001 999 selection of All Clear j ond indication All Clear means that data in its entirety Measures S Sep SE mmm pm will be cleared This is used to initialize me err the parameter Refer to Clearing stored time signature tempo data At this time rotating the JOG dial clockwise enables you to check the current time signatures in sequence 144 234 34 414 514 118 338 548 With the initial setting time signatures after the first oe Buia a E ert A 8 Time signatures means no time signature assigned measure are all BAR J _ This means that a time g andis used to delete time signature data signature of 4 4 applies to all measures Refer to Modifying or deleting stored time signatures for more information 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key The indicat
213. t Rehearsal In Punch Out point Rehearsal Out Playback end point Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 This part is changed All tracks are in playback monitoring mode Only track 3 in input monitoring The sound is not recorded at this time The RECORD button lamp flashes All tracks are in playback monitoring mode Press the foot switch at the Punch Out point Press the foot switch at the Punch In point VR800 Owner s Manual Punch In Out Recording 6 When you finish rehearsing press the STOP button If you are still unsatisfied repeat steps 3 5 Cancelling Rehearsal mode 1 While holding down the STOP button press the foot switch Rehsl Off appears for a second the flashing RHSL indicator in the A DUNCH display area disappears and Rehearsal mode is cancelled lt Hint gt To rehearse repeatedly set the AUTO RTN START point slightly before the Punch In point and the AUTO RTN END point slightly before the Punch Out point This will help you concentrate on your performance or check the recording level easily especially since Manual Punch In Out involves operating the foot switch operation as well as the VR800 See lt Hint 2 gt in the Rehearsing Auto Punch In Out recording for more information Manual Punch In Out take You can proceed to record if you are satisfied with the record
214. t and Selecting o FF enables recording you can record paste flash alternately then press the EXECUTE YES and erase data key Selecting on disables recording and you cannot record The current setting appears on the display paste or erase data Pressing the EXECUTE YES key turns off the flashing character and the recording enabled disabled indicator Note When recording is disabled on and you try to record flashes With the initial setting o FF flashes as shown paste or erase data the VR800 displays Protected for a second below indicating that you cannot perform the operation To perform the operation you need to enable recording OFF GN rhe eege Se flashes 4 Press the EXECUTE YES key fae E E pm bm t and flash alternately See 2 To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press i the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you flashes press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the revious hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits Sm k y GE e SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base 100 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Setting digital input tracks Digi In menu The Setting a digital input track menu enables you to assign digital signals adat digital signal or S P DIF digital signal input at the DATA IN c
215. t digital input is possible Simultaneous 4 track recording by adat digital input is possible ch1 ch4 Note Simultaneous recording by MO disk is a maximum two tracks This is a special backup disk format for saving and loading data You cannot use a disk in this format for real time recording playback Save Load function Save load is possible only with external SCSI drives Save load is not possible with DAT and adat Save load is possible only with external SCSI drive DAT or adat Save load is possible only with external SCSI drive and DAT Save load is not possible with adat You can save and load data between the backup disk and a current drive disk formatted in any mode A D A C is the next generation digital audio coding technique maximized for multitrack recording which has been developed by joint research of Matsushita Electric Industry Corporation and Fostex Corporation Note Available recording time varies depending on the disk capacity and type For actual available time for a particular disk please refer to the List of the drives with guaranteed operation in the Owner s Manual Note You cannot save programs in different formats to the same back up disk Be aware of this when you are using a fixed disk as the back up disk Note You can format a fixed disk or a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk with any ID number other than 6 in Master 8ch mode If
216. t message gt Delete program 13 3F 33 3F lt edit message gt Digital in ch 13 41 lt channel gt lt channel gt Digital out ch 13 42 lt channel gt lt channel gt Refer to Note Move clip 12 4D lt count gt lt mmc track gt 32 4D lt edit message gt Program change 13 43 lt program gt Click on off 13 44 lt on off gt Resolution on off 13 46 lt on off gt Midi Sync out 13 47 lt nidi sync gt MTC offset mode 13 48 lt MTC offset mode gt Vari pitch 13 49 lt count 3 gt lt on off gt lt vari pitch gt or 13 49 lt count 1 gt lt on off gt Signature set 14 01 lt signature map gt 34 00 lt edit message gt Tempo set 14 02 lt tempo set map gt 34 00 lt edit message gt Tempo map all erase14 03 34 00 lt edit message gt Preroll time set 14 04 lt mmc time gt Frame rate set 14 06 lt frame rate gt Time base set 14 08 lt time base gt 108 VR800 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart MMC List Status Request Status request command Status reply Controller to VR800 VR800 to controller Loop op status 22 21 32 21 lt Loop op mode 12 gt Loop status 22 22 32 22 lt on off gt Post locate status 22 28 32 28 lt post locate status gt Auto rec status 22 2D 32 2D lt edit message gt Lock status 22 41 32 41
217. t mode to BAR 4 and use MTC to synchronize sequence software on the computer the tempo of the sequencer may sometimes slip gradually This is because the tempo of the VR800 and the tempo of the software are slightly different even if both use the same tempo Some sequence software can read the tempo output from the VR800 correctly We recommend that you use the tempo of the VR800 on the sequence software No such problems will occur if the sequence software synchronizes the VR800 via MIDI clock instead of MTC e Initial setting e Offset mode option ABS 00H 00M 00S 00F ABS 00H 00M 00S 00F or BAR 001 BAR 1 A You can set the mode for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit 97 VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Setting MTC Offset mode 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Offset Mode e and flash alternately then press the EXECUTE YES key The current offset mode appears on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key to turn off the flashing character The Offset mode indicator flashes With the initial setting ABS OOH OOM OOS OOF flashes as shown below 44 1kHz ETOP flashes H M s F E m re DIGITAL M s F 44 1kHz SETUP
218. t the AUTO PUNCH IN point and fade in at AUTO PUNCH OUT point Trim the edit point while previewing seier to Preview Function on page 59 for more information Executing Erase 1 Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the track to erase to set it READY You can select a mono track multiple tracks or all tracks 2 Press the EDIT key repeatedly until Erase flashes on the display Flashing Er es cm oth 44 1kHz VR800 Owner s Manual Editing Tracks 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key The flashing Erase message lights up steadily and SURE flashes DIGITAL f 44 1kHz O lt Flashing e To cancel the erase operation press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key while SURE flashes on the display Press the EXECUTE YES key again The VR800 starts erasing the data and Erase flashes When the erase operation is completed COMPLETED lights up Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key The VR800 exits edit mode and displays the previous Time Base indication e To erase the data in its entirety from the tracks you can also use the Program Delete function to erase the entire Program In either case you can expand the recordable area on the disk Use either one of the erase operations to erase unnecessary data if the VR800 displays an alarm message indicating insufficient recordable space for Auto Punch In Out Copy amp Paste or Move amp
219. tal Scrub mode 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 16 Locate key LOCATE LOC MEM 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 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 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 Q function Refer to page 51 for more information on editing data using the LOCATE key 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
220. ted TEMPO in SETUP mode VARI PITCH Lights up when vari pitch mode is turned on The VR800 displays the sampling frequency If the sampling frequency of the program is different 441kH 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 MTC IN 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 LOC f point edit mode When you set a digital input track in SETUP mode and the correct digital signal is input the indicator DIGITAL lights up If the signal is incorrect or the connection is faulty the indicator flashes It also flashes if no external digital devices are connected to the VR800 Flashes when slave mode in SETUP mode is turned SLAVE on When a signal is locked the flashing indicator lights up steadily MIDI Lights up when the VR800 is receiving effective MIDI messages MMC or FEX from an external device Lights up when the VR800 receives MTC MIDI Time Code from an external device Lights up when the VR800 enters vari pitch data edit mode MB Indicates available disk space on the disk in megabytes when the REMAIN indicator appears H M S F SF Lights up to indicate a time value when ABS or MTC ee is used as time base BAR 1 CLK Lights up to indicate a bar beat clock value when
221. ted Slave type is stored and e and flash alternately To cancel the operation or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base Setting the Record Protect function Rec Protect menu The VR800 features the Record Protect function which is similar to the function of record protect tabs on cassette tapes The Setting the Record Protect function menu allows you to turn the Record Protect function on and off When this function is turned on you cannot record paste or erase data Use this function to protect your precious data from being erased accidentally e Initial setting o FF e Option on or o FF You can turn the function on and off for each Program individually The settings can be saved and loaded as part of the song data The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit The Program is automatically checked before the operation Recording enabled disabled 1 While the VR800 is stopped press the SETUP key 3 Use the JOG dial to enable or disable recording to enter SETUP mode Rotating the JOG dial clockwise and counter clockwise will flash on and o FF alternately 2 Turn the JOG dial to select Rec Protct
222. 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 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 gt 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 gt key HOLD gt Pressing the HOLD gt 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 gt 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 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 tim
223. the copy or move source track and copy or move the data to the clipboard Specify the destination track and the number of times for the paste operation repeated paste and execute the paste operation Storing the edit points 1 Refer to the Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys section for information on storing the copy or move start and end points and the paste start point Store the copy or move start point to the CLIPBOARD IN key the end point to the CLIPBOARD OUT key and store the paste start point to the AUTO PUNCH IN key See Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys on page 48 Checking and adjusting the edit points After you store the edit points you can check them on the display by pressing the corresponding keys You may also adjust the points This section explains how to preview and fine tune the edit points using the Preview function 1 While the recorder section is stopped press and hold down the SHIFT key and press the memory key for which you wish to check the edit point You can preview fade in at the CLIPBOARD IN point fade out at the CLIPBOARD OUT point and fade out at AUTO PUNCH IN point Trim the edit point while previewing e Refer to Preview Function on page 59 for more information Executing Copy or Move 1 Press the RECORD TRACK select ke
224. 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 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
225. the save operation to adat it indicates tracks 1 8 then 9 16 and 17 24 according to the track selection in Step 8 Loading song data via a DAT or adat This section explains how to load backup data from a DAT or adat to a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk current drive You can load two tracks of individual Program data from the DAT simultaneously or eight tracks of data from the adat This procedure assumes that no recordings exist on the current drive load destination Be sure to turn off the power to all devices before you make connections Note The current drive disk should be formatted in Master Sch mode to load data to or from a DAT or adat However loading from DAT only is also possible in the Master 4ch mode disk Load DAT or adat Desst mmm e ee f ACIN POWER l 9 H OPTICAL OUT or adat out DAT or adat connection and preparation Connect the DATA IN on the VR800 to the OPTICAL OUT on a DAT or to adat out on an adat using an VR800 with a 3 5 inch E IDE hard disk Note Depending on whether you use a DAT or an adat optical cable If you are using S P DIF digital signal you need to switch between S P DIF digital signal OPTI DAT use an optional Fostex COP 1 optical coaxial CAL and adat digital signal for the DATA IN OUT jacks These converter to connect a DAT that is equi
226. the side panel PUNCH IN OUT jack Model 8051 Foot switch Rehearsing Manual Punch In Out recording In Rehearsal mode the READY track enters input monitoring mode between the Punch In and Out points the points at which you press the foot switch and the sound is not recorded You can practice the Punch In Out operation repeatedly before you proceed to actual recording 1 Press the foot switch while holding down the STOP 4 Play the guitar accompanying the playback of tracks button 1to 8 Rehearsal On will appear on the display dor about 1 The recording level and monitor volume is adjusted on second then rehearsal mode will appear and the RHSL the mixer in the same manner as done for AUTO PUNCH flashes in the A PUNCH display IN OUT descrived earlier 5 Press the foot switch once at the desired Punch In Flashes RHSL point then press the foot switch again at the desired Punch Out point 2 Press the RECORD TRACK select key 3 to set The rehearsal mode will operate as shown in the figure track 3 to READY Between the Punch In and Out points the current performance of the guitar will be played as the guitar 3 Press the PLAY button to play back from a point monitor sound The previous recording is heard in any other case The RECORD button lamp lights up when Punching In and turn off when Punching Out the RHSL remains flashing slightly before the Punch In point 40 Playback start point Punch In poin
227. ting obtained prior to the EXECUTE YES key press press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Each time you press one of these keys the VR800 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base VR800 Owner s Manual Changing the initial setting SETUP mode Checking the number of track events NOs Event menu The Checking the number of track events menu enables you to check the number of events on each track Each track including Additional tracks of VR800 Programs consists of consecutive audio files and zero files The number of events represents the total number of audio files and O files Each track can contain up to 512 events If you are editing a song of typical length about six minutes repeated editing operation does not usually cause this maximum number to be exceeded Exceeding this limit is called event number overflow Even a 20 minute song will not cause event number overflow This is because the VR800 system always optimizes the data structure by keeping the number of events low However if a recording on a track is scattered in different areas of the disk or if you have made a very long recording on a single track and performed many edits you should be wary of event number overflow To avoid this problem use the Checking the number of track events menu to check the number of events on each track prior to record
228. tion allows you to fine tune the pitch e 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 e 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 e 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 e You can use the VR800 as a sync slave machine by sending MTC from a connected device e The VR800 supports MTC MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message which allows for advanced control and high precision 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 fo
229. tiple events CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD OUT point 0 File Audio File 1 Audio File 2 Audio File 3 Audio File 4 Audio File 5 Audio File 6 0 File Event Number n 1 n 2 n 3 n 4 n 5 n 6 Countermeasures against accumulating too many events due to a long recording plus many editing operations One solution is to save and re load the data to and from a DAT adat or SCSI device If the song is too long you may not be able to save the data to a DAT or adat In this way multiple consecutive audio files are optimized into one continuous audio file in some cases Set the Clipboard In point and the Clipboard Out points within an unrecorded range to copy the area the area that contains multiple audio files and you wish to optimize between them then paste the data starting from the same Clipboard In point Multiple audio files within this range will become a single audio file lt Hints gt Make sure that you set the Clipboard In Out points within zero files and that you paste the area starting from the same Clipboard In point In any case bear in mind that you cannot reduce the excessive number of events if the target range contains a zero file 26 VR800 Owner s Manual Formatting a Disk Formatting a Disk The Quick Operation Guide and the Saving and Loading Song Data chapter of this book describe how to format a disk This chapter explains how to format an unformatted disk and how to re format a fo
230. to 6 ferent titles such as Backup 1 or Backup 2 These appear abbreviated such as B01 or B02 on the display Prepare the disk recorded as the current drive and a For example Program 1 P01 on the current drive disk is backup disk unformatted disk saved as Backup 1 B01 for the backup disk 78 VR800 Owner s Manual Saving and Loading Song Data You can back up data using the Save PGM menu in SETUP mode The following procedure assumes that a recorded disk has been inserted in the current SCSI drive Program 1 PO1 has been selected and an unformatted disk will be used as the backup disk lt Save PGM menu gt Output signal options AdAt dAT SCSi id 6 Program options P01 P99 an individual Program Track options When using an adat or DAT tracks 1 8 tracks 1 16 Tracks 1 24 When using a SCSI disk All tracks will be automatically selected 1 Insert an unformatted disk into the backup drive 2 Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode then use the JOG dial to select Save PGM menu 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key Device appears and the selected output signal option flashes SCSi id 6 flashes Led E 3 44 ikHz Flashing ETUP OOOO ee Er mmm mmm e Dew i ce seve Flashing Normally the initially displayed save device will be the flashing SCSi id 6 as shown above At this stage i
231. to page 24 for more information on input monitoring and playback monitoring LZ 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
232. tting for operating procedure 2 Set a random offset time by the SETUP mode MTC offset time setting Initial setting OOH Hour 59M Minute 57S Second OOF Frame OOSF Sub Frame Permissible setup time 00H OOM 00S OOF OOSF 23H 59M 59S 29F 99SF This item can be set for each program The setting can be saved loaded as song data This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF Refer to page 96 SETUP mode MTC offset time setting for operating procedure 3 In the SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting whether the MTC offset time setup in Step 2 should be output ABS at the ABS 00m 00s 00f 00sf position or at the 001BAR 1BEAT OOCLK bar signature must be selected Initial setting ABS Permissible setup item ABS Bar This item can be setup for each program The setting can be saved loaded as song data This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF Refer to page 97 SETUP mode MTC offset mode setting for operating procedure 4 Setup to the same frame rate as that setup by the sequence software by MTC Frame rate setting of the SETUP mode Initial setting 25 frames Permissible setup of frame rate 24 25 29 97nd 29 97df 30nd 30df This item can be setup for each program The setting can be saved loaded as song data This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF Refer to p
233. ty no sound data is in the clipboard etc the correspond ing lt edit message gt will be replied 12 4F lt channel gt lt channel gt track exchange command Ex clusive command for FDMS 3 When the VR800 receives this command the track can be ex change between the specified lt channel gt lt channel gt Especially if the first lt channel 00 gt lt channel 01 gt then exchange by grouping will be executed between channel 1 8 and channel 17 24 and if the next byte lt channel 00 gt lt channel 02 gt then the exchange will be between channel 9 16 and channel 17 24 If it cannot be executed for some reason an error mes sage will be sent back 13 3E product new program command Exclusive command for FDMS 3 When the VR800 receives this command a new program is compiled and the current program is transferred to the new program As compilation of the new program is comparatively short time it is replied with 33 3E lt edit message 01 com pleted gt immediately upon completion of execution If it cannot be executed for some reason an error message will be sent back 13 3F delete current program command Exclusive command for FDMS 3 When the VR800 receives this command the current program is deleted and succeeding programs moved up and renumberd If the deleted program is the only tune existing in the track a new program will be made automatically As this delete current program is executed in a comparativel
234. unch In Out functions One is called Auto Punch In Out in which you automatically re record a specified part The other is called Manual Punch In Out in which you record data manually using your foot to operate an optional foot switch model 8051 Both functions feature Rehearsal mode to enable you to practice repeatedly until you are ready Punch In point Punch Out point Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 This part is changed e Select a Program for Punch In Out recording e Initialize the VR800 Note You can use the Punch In Out recording only for Real tracks 1 8 If you wish to use Punch In Out recording for data on an Additional track first move the data to the Real tracks Auto Punch In Out To perform Auto Punch In Out recording you need to specify the Auto Punch In point recording start point and the Auto Punch Out point recording end point Preparation Storing the edit points 1 Refer to Storing the edit points to set the Auto Punch In Out points Store the Auto Punch In point to the AUTO PUNCH IN key and the Auto Punch Out point to the AUTO PUNCH OUT key e Refer to page 48 for more information on storing the edit points Note Make sure that you specify an Auto Punch In point that precedes the Auto Punch Out point If the Auto Punch Out point precedes t
235. uto Repeat mode gt AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END point PLAYBACK PLAYBACK START E i a LOCATE lt lt 1 Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN END 3 Start playback a little before the AUTO RTN START points Refer to the chapter Storing a Locate Point Edit Point on page 48 for information on storing the desired points point The VR800 operates as shown in the diagram and stops at the AUTO RTN START point in the AUTO RTN START key and the AUTO RTN END key 2 Press the AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY key to turn on the PLAY and RTN indicator on the bottom of the display e You can set a preroll time in the Preroll Time menu in SETUP mode so that the VR800 will start playback preroll time before the locate point You can set the preroll time from 0 to 10 seconds Refer to the chapter Changing the Initial Settings SETUP Mode on page 94 PLAY HIN Lights up lt Hint gt You can make repeated Auto Punch In Out rehearsal much easier and quicker by using the Auto Repeat function Set the AUTO RTN START point prior to the AUTO PUNCH IN point and set the AUTO RTN END point after the AUTO PUNCH OUT point The recorder will repeat the operation automatically so you can concentrate on your rehearsal Cancel Auto Repeat mode before you record a take The VR800 will play this range repeatedly for rehearsal which makes it easy for you to check the recording level and practice
236. ve gt lt The display when disk is set in the current drive gt Formatting a new disk The following procedure explains how to format a new SCSI disk and assumes that a SCSI drive removable or fixed hard disk is connected to the VR800 as the current drive 7 Turn on the power to the VR800 and the current 5 Press and hold the RECORD button and press the EXECUTE YES key The VR800 starts formatting in selected recording mode REMAIN lights up on the display and a negative value of the unformatted disk area size will count down as the format operation progresses Please wait a while When formatting is complete COMPLETED lights up on the display and the VR800 stops spinning the disk drive The Initial message then No Disk message appears on the display If a fixed hard disk is connected the Initial message then the Un Format message ap pears and the VR800 enters SETUP mode Skip to Step 3 below 2 Insert a new removable disk into the current drive The VR800 displays the UnFormat message then au 6 Press the EXIT NO key or the STOP button to exit tomatically enters SETUP mode and displays the For SETUP mode mat menu At this time the ID number e g ID 2 Formatting will automatically create one Program 1 on of the connected SCSI drive or fixed disk will appear the disk The Time Base will change to ABS 0 and SURE will blink on the display 7 Press the DISP SEL k
237. ving and loading However only in the case of save load by DAT the Master 4ch mode disk can also be used Saving loading data using another SCSI drive This section explains how to save and load data to and from a removable current SCSI drive and a backup SCSI drive Turn off the power to all connected devices before you make connections Note Unlike the save load operation using a DAT or adat you cannot abort the save load operation that uses a SCSI drive Nor can you monitor audio data during the operation Also you cannot load data to a disk formatted in a recording mode that differs from that on the backup disk For example you cannot load data from a backup disk in ADAC 8ch mode to a disk in Master 8ch mode Load Save Current drive pan eech n D dek 2 oo e J e SA S43 oe ae See Ki 0000 e Ss gt ae ee VR800 Backup drive A Ka EM ID number 6 SE SCSI drive connection and preparation ee SE sae EE lt Title of data to be saved to a backup SCSI disk gt terminator on the second SCSI drive to terminate the Data recorded in the current drive has a name such as SCSI chain Program 1 or Program 2 These titles appear abbreviated such as P01 P02 Be sure to set the ID numter for the backup SCSI drive On the other hand a backup disk manages data using dif
238. ween a Real track and an Additional track You can swap multiple track data between eight Real tracks 1 8 and Additional tracks 9 16 or 17 24 Refer to the diagrams below for information on how data on the tracks can be moved using this function The Track Exchange function also enables you to move Real track data to an empty Additional track to empty the original Real track so that you can use the Real track for a new recording This capability lets you use tracks more flexibly You need to move data on an Additional track back to a Real track to audition the data since data on an Additional track cannot be played in real time You can also use this function when you wish to check the REC END point of an Additional track as described in the Erase section Swapping mono track data between Real tracks Addi Swapping multiple track data between eight Real tracks tional tracks or between a Real track and an Additional and eight Additional tracks 9 16 or 17 24 track Real Tracks 1 8 Real Tracks 1 8 P P di a ef Ae est axa ot A DA l w qe ee s ave A ES ae ont ae gt e E Additional Tracks 9 16 Additional Tracks 9 16 A MM ae qe DIAS Ka wt A RS SE ok a2 yN D lt a t Ge A A ae aoe Additional Tracks 17 24 Additional Tracks 17 24 d CS 2 Axe qo gi qx s t Di ep s t py CLE AT S eet ot E LE ob T wt af D S KM lt lt o P lt EIN 66 Executing Track Exchange 1 While the VR800 is stopp
239. y short time 33 3F lt edit message 01 completed gt will be sent back immediately upon completing the execution If it cannot be executed for some reason an error message will be sent back 13 41 lt channel gt lt channel gt digital in ch select command The audio signal input from SPDIF digital in to assigned to the destination track specified by lt channel gt The first lt channel gt shown in the command is the SPDIF L channel input and the second lt channel gt the R channel input lt channel 00 gt indi cates the adat input 13 41 lt channel 7F gt lt count gt lt mmc track gt Adat in select com mand Channel 7F indicates that it is Adat In Normally it will be lt count 0 gt and all channels will be inputs from Adat In If lt count 0 gt lt mmc track gt is indicates then only the tracks selected will be Adat In inputs 13 42 lt channel gt lt channel gt digital out ch select command The source channel for digital out is selected Normally the first lt channel gt shown will be the SPDIF L chan nel data and the second lt channel gt the SPDIF R channel out put By FDMS 3 VR800 any channel within 1 8 can be selected lt channel 00 gt lt channel 00 gt indicates the adat output 13 42 lt channel 7F gt lt channel 0 gt Adat out select command In a device which can be switched between SPDIF and Adat if the first display is lt channel 7F gt then Adat Out can be setup
240. y of the copy or move source track to set it READY Select from mono tracks or adjacent odd even tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 62 Note if you select non adjacent tracks such as tracks 1 and 3 or tracks 1 2 and 4 the copied or moved data will be pasted back to the copy or move source tracks 2 Press the EDIT key repeatedly until Copy Clip or Move Clip flashes on the display Select Copy Clip to execute Copy amp Paste Select Move Clip to execute Move amp Paste As Eee Press the EXECUTE YES key The copy or move operation will complete immediately The display briefly indicates COMPLETED then flashes the Copy Paste message or the Move Paste message The VR800 enters standby mode for the paste operation The lamps of the selected RECORD TRACK select keys continue to flash This is indicated after copy clip This is indicated after move clip Note Pressing the EXECUTE YES key without selecting a track in Step 1 will cause the display to indicate an alarm message Select TRK IL Select a track then press the EXECUTE YES key Now the sound data to be pasted has been copied or moved to the clipboard you can check the data on the clipboard by following the steps below If there is no problem with the data you can proceed to the paste operation Checking the clipboard data Hold down the STOP button and press the PLAY button The VR800
241. you use the Copy amp Paste or Move and Paste operation the Undo Redo function will no longer be effective 1 When a new recording is made 2 When a new editing is executed such as Copy amp Paste Move amp Paste Erase 3 While in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY or RECORD mode 4 When the power is momentarily switched off When the program is changed 6 When ejecting a removable SCSI disk that is the current drive Eu VR800 Owner s Manual Editing Tracks Erase There are two methods for erasing data Understand the difference between these methods before you use the Erase function If multiple Programs are set on the disk first select the desired Program Do not select another Program until you finish the erase operation Erasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0 and e Erasing data from a specified point to REC END REC END 8 You may erase all data in the range from a specified point to You may erase a specified part of the data between ABS 0 REC END in the currently selected Program You can erase and REC END the end point of the recording in the currently data on a mono real track or multiple real tracks To erase selected Program The erased part is replaced with silence data on an additional track you need to move the data to a You can erase data on a mono real track or multiple real tracks real track then erase it

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