Preparing to Record
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Connect to the [INPUT] jack the sound source to record. Press the [INPUT SEL] key. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch9-16 to switch ch 9-16 to "INPUT".
Ch9-16 is ready to start signals of input A to H.
Adjusting the Source Channel
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Press the [RECORD] key and set tracks 7 and 8 to the input monitor (RED: Flashing).
As in the earlier case, the monitor sound is output at this stage. Adjust the volume of the monitor sound with the [MON OUT] or [PHONES] knob.
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Set the ch7&8 fader, ch9-16 fader and master fader to 0. Output the sound of the sound source to record and adjust the [TRIM] to an appropriate gain.
The guideline for optimal gain is when the [PEAK] LED is about to light when the sound source is turned up to the maximum volume.
12 Accordingly, equalize the signals of ch9-16 being recorded
and/or adjust the PAN according to the sound source.
Refer to the earlier section for instructions on adjusting the equalizer.
<Note>
If input signals are started for ch9-16 faders, the play sounds of the corresponding track can no longer be heard and you cannot go to the READY (REC) state.
Tips: Adjusting the PAN Setting of the Source Channel
It is possible to set the PAN according to the sound source of the source channel when recording to two tracks. Press the [PAN] key to switch to the PAN setting display. Select the channel to adjust the PAN setting with the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key. Then use the [JOG] dial to optionally set the PAN setting.
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Press the [BUSS-SOURCE] key. (GREEN: Flashing) Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch 9-16. (ORANGE: Flashing)
Signals of input A to H can now be sent to REC BUSS.
13 The final REC Level (REC BUSS Master Level) is adjusted
according to the earlier mentioned procedures. The system is ready to record after you have completed the above procedures.
Record
1. Locate the time to record on the VF160. 2. Press the [PLAY] key while the [RECORD] key is depressed to start recording.
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Press the [BUSS-REC TRK] key (RED: Flashing). Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of ch7 and 8 (RED: Flashing).
Track 7 and 8 will proceed to the "RDY (Ready)" state.
The [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key and the [RECORD] key of ch7& 8 lights up RED, indicating that recording is taking place.
3. Press the [STOP] key when the recording is completed, to stop the VF160.
"Please Wait" appears on the LCD and then returns to the Normal Display.
This completes recording the sound source of inputs A to H on tracks 7 and 8. Tips: UNDO/REDO
By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key after recording, the recording is undone and the track returns to the pre-REC state where there is no recording (UNDO). By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key again, the recording on two tracks are redone to the post-REC state (REDO). The UNDO/ REDO feature is available for all recordings.
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Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal Display.
Play
1. Locate the time in which recording was started (REC start time). 2. Press the [PLAY] key to play the VF160.
Adjust the play level of tracks 7 and 8 with the ch7 & 8 faders to check (listen to) the sound recorded.