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Digital MultitrackerOwner’s Manual8588 002 000(340292)DIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITA

10Basic Features of VF08Time Base...ABSMTC00M 00S 00M 03S 00M 06S00H 59M 57S 01H 00M 00S 01H 00M 03SBAR/ /CLK001BAR 1- 002BAR 1 002BAR

100SETUP mode<Note>You cannot register the “001BAR“ of “001BAR 4/4 .”Correcting the Registered Time SignatureUnder the previous “Confirmation

101SETUP modeTempo MapTime signature settingTempo setting001 BAR 4/4 005 BAR 3/4 001 BAR 1 = 120003 BAR 1 = 90005 BAR 3 = 60007 BAR 2

102SETUP modeErasing of the Registered TempoSetting the Metronome function [“Click”]<Note>Metronome sound will be output from track 6.For this r

103SETUP modeSelect the desired MIDI sync signal with the [JOG]dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key.Setting MIDI sync output signal [“Midi Sync Out”]Sel

104SETUP modeSetting MTC Offset mode [“Offset Mode”]Select “Offset Mode” in the menu selection displayand press the [ENTER/YES] key.The currently set

105SETUP modeSelect the desired offset mode with the [JOG] dialand press the [ENTER/YES] key.The selected offset mode will be set.Setting the Slave mo

106SETUP modeSetting the Record Protect function [“Rec Protect”]The “Setting the Record Protect function” menu allows you to turn the Record Protectio

107SETUP modeSetting Digital Input [“Digital In”]In the [Setting digital input] menu, whether the signal assigned to tracks 7 and 8 are S/P DIF digita

108SETUP modeSelect desired device number with the [JOG] dial andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or STOP key) to exit fromthe SETUP

109SETUP modeDrive Setting [“Drive Sel”]The selected drive will be set."IDE" indicates the 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk and, "SCSI"the

11Names and functionsRear panelTop panelOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATADIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTI

110SETUP modeSelect the desired item with the [JOG] dial and pressthe [ENTER/YES] key.The selected item will be set.Fader Fix Mode Setting [“Fader Fix

111SpecificationsBasicChannelFunction...DefaultChangedTransmittedRecognizedRemarksModeDefaultMessageAlteredNoteNumber:True VoiceVeloc

112SpecificationsCommand list Movement (Recorder)01: STOP STOP02: PLAY PLAY03: DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLAY04: FAST FORWARD F FWD05: REWIND REWIND06: R

113SpecificationsMaintenanceSpecificationsRecording/ReproducingRecording Medium : 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)Recording Format : FDMS-3 (*)Save/Lo

114SpecificationsGeneralConnector : 300 (W) x 96 (H) x 217 (D) mmWeight : Approx. 2.4kgPower Supply : 120VAC 60Hz, 230V~ 50/60Hz (AC inlet type)Power

115SpecificationsInstalling the Model 8340 SCSI cardFollow the procedure below to install the Model 8340 SCSI card in the VF08.<Notes>• Before i

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12Names and functionsDIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXM

13Names and functionsDIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXM

14Names and functionsDIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXM

15Names and functions25. [TRACK EDIT / PGM] key* When editing audio of tracks such as copy/paste, etc.,press this key.There are four audio editing fun

16Names and functionsPressing this key again switches the monitor back toRepro monitor.* Pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] keylocates th

17Names and functionsOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATA49505152 5354 5556Rear panelSide panel49. [AC IN] connector* Connects

18About the hard disk storage device“Standard”“Erase”“Quick”orFlashingAbout the hard disk storage deviceThe VF08 is complete with a 3.5-inch E-IDE har

19About the hard disk storage deviceSelect the format type with the [CURSOR </>] key. Thenpressthe [ENTER/YES] key.The format type selected is

2CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE P

20About the hard disk storage device12341243Unscrew the four screws from the bottom of the mainunit that are fixing the panel.Turn over the panel that

21About the hard disk storage device<Normal Screen>Formatting the Hard diskCarefully follow the instructions below to newly format the harddisk

22Basic Recording/PlaybackDIGITAL MULTITRACKERPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.

23Basic Recording/PlaybackNormal screenNormal screen with BAR/BEAT/CLK time baseNormal screen with MTC time baseScreen example while starting upRemain

24Basic Recording/PlaybackBALANCEUNBALANCETRIMPEAKCH ON/OFFBALANCEUNBALANCETRIMPEAKCH ON/OFFTRACK 1TRACK 2TRACK 3TRACK 4TRACK 5TRACK 6TRACK 7TRACK 8TR

25Basic Recording/Playback12345DIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MI

26Basic Recording/Playback67891011LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASEUNDO / REDOSETUPPUNCH I/OAUTOLOOP PITCH SCRUBVARIF FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORDWAVE

27Basic Recording/PlaybackDIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN

28Basic Recording/Playback678910<Note>Set the gain not to light the [PEAK] indicator.When the [PEAK] indicator lights, the input level istoo hig

29Basic Recording/Playback12 [ I] key [I ] key123Mark functionThe VF08 has the Mark function which allows you to set marks at the desired positions i

3Contents• Safety Instructions ...2Basic Features of VF08• Product Features...

30Basic Recording/PlaybackDIGITAL MULTITRACKERPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.

31Basic Recording/Playback31During playback, this counter shows the currentrecorder position in real time.2The time (or bar/beat) stored is shown here

32Basic Recording/Playback123Showing a mark.1234Blinking56• Taking a mark point in the punch in or punch out pointYou can take a mark point in the pun

33Basic Recording/Playback112MASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.SCENETRACKMIX PARAMETERPGMFADERMAPON/OFF2TRK MODEBOUNCE MODEEDIT[PAN] key23451MAST

34Basic Recording/Playback342341MASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.SCENETRACKMIX PARAMETERPGMFADERMAPON/OFF2TRK MODEBOUNCE MODEEDIT[EFFECT] key25

35Basic Recording/PlaybackDIGITAL MULTITRACKERPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.

36Mixer FunctionsNormal screenDIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MI

37Mixer FunctionsBlinkingEFFECTEQPA NSCENE SEQ.SCENEMIX PARAMETERFADERMAPON/OFF12435Mix parameter sectionThe Mix parameter section provides five keys

38Mixer FunctionsBlinking123456Editing EQThe VF08 is equipped with 2-band (HI and LO) EQ for Tracks 1 through 6. 36 preset entries are available in th

39Mixer FunctionsGainFreq.QLO HI+6.0-12.0400Hz600HzL-S 5.0L01: LightKickCreates a light and jaunty kicksoundGainFreq.QLO HI+7.0+10.0400Hz4kHzL-S 8.0L0

4ContentsRecorder Functions• Cueing ... 51Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] keys ...

40Mixer FunctionsGainFreq.QLO HI-5.0+4.0170Hz5.8kHz0.7H-SL31: Female_VoEffective for a whole chorus part byemphasizing the high frequencyrange.GainFre

41Mixer Functions<Note>The effect edit operations described here are only avail-able to Tracks 1 through 6.On Track 7/8, a dedicated "Maste

42Mixer Functions234561Blinking12Effect send level setting screenEffect type/parameter setting screenEffect send pre/post setting screen<Hint>In

43Mixer Functions• Selectable tracks: Tracks 1 through 6• Setting values: PRE or POST (the default is POST).Pre fader signal is sent to the effect pro

44Mixer FunctionsName Parameter type ExplanationL01 Norm HALL REVERB Standard hall reverb; detailed and transparent, with a moderate amount of early r

45Mixer FunctionsEffect parameter detailsThe parameters that can be adjusted will depend on the parameter type.Reverb effect parameters (parameter typ

46Mixer FunctionsChorus effect parameters (parameter type: CHORUS)For effect type 35 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following fou

47Mixer Functions12341BlinkingScene memoryThe VF08 provides 100 Scene memories (S00 to S99) for each program. You can store a set of desired parameter

48Mixer Functions1234123235Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired scene numberto be recalled.Press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down the[SHIFT]

49Mixer Functions1234Scene titleScene numberMark title5Scene sequenceUsing the scene sequence function, you can recall desired scene memories at the d

5ContentsSetting the external recorder ... 84Loading data ...

50Mixer Functions4123HighlightedDeleting a mark from the mark mapYou can delete an unnecessary mark from the markmap.<Note>You cannot delete mar

51Recorder FunctionsThe VF08 is "cueing" in the forward direction.The VF08 is "cueing" in the backward direction.21312The VF08 is

52Recorder Functionscurrent scrubbing position4321Digital scrubbingDigital scrubbing can be done between 0x and 1xspeed without changing the pitch whi

53Recorder FunctionsDIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMA

54Recorder Functions<Loop Function>Current time (or musical position)The Start point is set to the captured time (or musicalposition), which is

55Recorder FunctionsThe "seconds" value blinks.A mark is shown.Blinking123453234512To edit the Start point, press the [ENTER/YES] key while&

56Recorder Functions3412ProgramThe VF08 can have up to 99 programs (P01 through P99) and usually each program manages one song. You canmake recording

57Recorder FunctionsP01P02P03 P04P05P01P02P03 P04P03 is deleted.1341212Selecting a programWhen more than one program exists on the disk, youhave to se

58Recorder Functions4325Use the [JOG] dial to highlight (select) the desired pro-gram and then press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key whileholding down the

59Recorder Functionsor "MovePaste"612345Performing Copy (or Move) & PasteSet the Start and End points for the copy (or move)operation an

6Basic Features of VF08Basic Features of VF08The VF08 Digital Multitracker incorporates a digital mixer with an 8-track (plus 16-additional track)digi

60Recorder Functions786• To set editing points by marks:Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key.Each data field for the Start, End and To points changesto show

61Recorder Functions45312Erasing track dataYou can erase a desired part of track data. You canselect a track or tracks (of which you are going to eras

62Recorder Functions6• To set editing points by marks:Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key.Each data field for the Start and End points changes toshow the cu

63Recorder Functions<Example 1> Exchanging Track 8 and Track 24<Example 2> Exchanging Tracks 1&2 and Tracks 7&8<Example 3> E

64Recorder Functions12345123BlinkingEditing MarksThis section describes how to edit marks, assuming that more than one mark is already stored in realt

65Recorder Functions123456Highlight (and blink) this point.12345Enter a mark titleYou can enter or edit a title for each mark.While the recorder is st

66Recorder Functions123412BlinkingDeleting a markYou can delete an unnecessary mark.While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./MAP] key whil

67Advanced Operation1234512311Advanced OperationThis chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF08.Metronome functionThe VF08 provides th

68Advanced Operation112123412Track bounce (Ping-pong recording)When the number of empty tracks is short in the recording process, you can solve the pr

69Advanced Operation2DIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXM

7Basic Features of VF08Precautions• Be sure to connect the VF08 to the power supply specifiedin the Specifications section of this owner’s manual.Do n

70Advanced Operation111112123Slowing down the playback speedYou can change the playback speed only while therecorder is stopped.When "Norm"

71Advanced OperationOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATADigital master recorderAnalog master recorder S/P DIF DATA OUTPUTST OUT

72Advanced Operation31211234GainFreq. (fixed)Q (fixed)EQ LoEQ Mid00400Hz1kHzL-S 1L0: FLATEQ Hi04kHzH-SComp THSHDComp RatioComp GainAmbience0 (Rev Leve

73Advanced OperationGainFreq. (fixed)Q (fixed)EQ LoEQ Mid0+4.0400Hz1kHzL-S 1.0L2: Light MixEQ Hi08kHzH-SComp THSHDComp RatioComp GainAmbience0 (Rev Le

74Advanced OperationOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATA1211234Digital recordingYou can digitally record an external digital so

75Advanced OperationOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATADIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMA

76Advanced OperationDIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMA

77Advanced Operation1112345612Connecting to external equipmentConnect the VF08 MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (withMIDI interface) MIDI IN/OUT.MMC/MTC co

78Advanced OperationDIGITAL MULTITRACKERLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMA

79Advanced Operation<Precautions at MTC related setups>The position (ABS 0 or 001BAR/1BEAT/00CLK) when thesetup MTC (MTC offset time) should be

8Basic Features of VF08Remain indicatorRecording methodProgramProgram number/title ("01" is the program number while"#0001" is a d

80Save/Load of Song dataTrk 1&2Trk 3&4 Trk 21&22Trk 23&24 Program 1 (P01)Program 2 (P02)Program 99 (P99)Trk 1 & 2 & 3 &

81Save/Load of Song dataREC END (07m 00s)of real trackREC END (10m 00s)of additional trackseven minutesAdditionalTracksReal TracksDAT or adatSave<I

82Save/Load of Song dataDigital equipmentBlinkingOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATAVF08S/P DIF DATA OUTPUTSaving data using t

83Save/Load of Song dataBlinkingUse the [JOG] dial to select the program to be savedand press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the "Save Len

84Save/Load of Song dataBlinkingOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATADigital EquipmentVF08S/P DIF DATA INPUTLoading data using t

85Save/Load of Song dataYou can select a load destination program from existingprograms on the current drive as well as "New PGM".When selec

86Save/Load of Song dataSCSI device such as zip and MO driveSCSI cable1Saving/loading data using SCSIIf you install the optional SCSI card (Model 8340

87Save/Load of Song dataBlinkingWhile holding down the [RECORD] key, press the[ENTER/YES] key.The unit starts formatting the backup disk.When formatti

88Save/Load of Song dataAfter selecting the program, press the [ENTER/YES]key.The display shows the difference screens dependingon whether or not the

89Save/Load of Song data1Blinking<Hint>The save operations described above (both for using asingle disk and multiple disks) are assumed that bac

9Basic Features of VF08Input monitor and Repro monitorEventAdditional trackTrack 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Track 9Track 10Trac

90Save/Load of Song dataBlinking3BlinkingWhile "SCSI" is blinking, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the screen for selecting thep

91Save/Load of Song dataBlinkingYou can select any existing program available on thecurrent drive by rotating the [JOG] dial besides "NewPGM"

92Save/Load of Song dataSave/load a WAV fileSong data can be saved to or load from a SCSI disk by the FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3) format,

93Save/Load of Song data4BlinkingBlinkingBlinkingBlinkingBlinkingBlinkingSaving a WAV fileYou can save a WAV file.Make sure that the DOS-formatted dis

94Save/Load of Song dataBlinking7After selecting the track(s), press the [ENTER/YES]key.The display shows the screen for selecting a WAV fileon the di

95Save/Load of Song data10When saving data onto more than one disk, the currentdisk number is shown on the screen as "Disk*" (where* indicat

96Save/Load of Song data6Loading a WAV filePress the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode.The display shows the screen for selecting the Setupmenu.Use

97Save/Load of Song data****** 01. WAV****** 12. WAVBackup Disk 1****** 13. WAV****** 24. WAVBackup Disk 2Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key)

98SETUP modeSETUP modeThe SETUP mode of the VF08 offers the “Changing the initial settings” menus, which configure the operatingenvironment of the VF0

99SETUP modeTime signature setting [“Signature Set”]Select a program for which to set a time signature.In the menu selecting display, select “Signatur