An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
VR800 Owners Manual (Table of Contents)

Table of Contents

Introduction....5 Main features...5 Precautions....6
Note on repair...6 About copyrights...6 About damage...6 Rehearsing manual punch in/out recording.40 Manual punch in/out Take..41 Undo/redo manual punch in/out recording.42
Recording to a Metronome Sound..43 Digital Recording...45
Digital recording from an external digital device..45 Digital recording to an external device..46

Names and Functions...7

Top panel....8 Rear panel...14 Side panel...15 Display section..16 Display when the power is turned on..16 Preset display...16 Display examples for time base selected via the TIME BASE SEL key..17 Selecting time base using the DISP SEL key..17 The REMAIN display..18 Warning message..19
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)..48
Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys..49 Storing in real-time...49 Editing and storing locate data..50 Editing and storing data..50 Storing and editing LOCATE key..51 Storing in real-time...51 Editing and storing locate data..52 Edit and re-store data that is already stored..53

Selecting SETUP mode..89 Setting a time signature..90 Setting a tempo...92 Setting the metronome function..93 Setting a preroll value...94 Setting MIDI sync output signal...95 Setting an MTC frame rate..96 Setting an MTC offset value..96 Setting MTC Offset mode..97 Setting the slave mode...98 Setting the slave type...99 Setting the Record Protect function.100 Setting digital input tracks..101 Setting digital output tracks..102 Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode.103 Setting the MIDI device number..104 Checking the number of each track events.105
MIDI Implementation Chart..106 MMC Command List/Inquiry Message List..107 Fostex System Exclusive Message..108 Status Request...109 Data Type...111
VR800 Owners Manual (Introduction/Main features/Precautions)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Model VR800. The VR800 is a 8-track digital multitrack recorder with sixteen additional tracks that employs a 3.5-inch E-IDE type removable hard disk, or external SCSI device (removable or fixed) as the recording media, instead of conventional type. The VR800 is a digital multitrack recorder that is designed to connect to a digital mixing console using optical cables. For recording media, it uses 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disks, removable disks, such as SCSI Zip and MO drive disks, or fixed disks to provide you with a maximum of eight tracks of simultaneous recording and playback, along with 16 additional tracks. The VR800 records uncompressed digital audio using 16-bit linear quantization, and a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, which enables you to configure a completely digital recording system that combines various digital mixers. Adopting A.D.A.C (*) has expanded the disk recording capacity by a factor of four. You can select one of three recording modes, depending on the recording media and application. You can back up data to DAT tapes or to an adat using a special adat back-up function. SCSI ports permit fast backup. Using an optional Model VC-8 (adat-analog converter) allows you to connect an analog mixer to the VR800. Please read this Owners Manual and the Quick Operation Guide.
An Undo/Redo function enables you to easily correct recording and editing mistakes. A Vari Pitch function allows you to fine-tune the pitch. The VR800 has a digital input track setup function that enables you to input S/P DIF or adat digital signals and record them on any two tracks or all eight tracks. The VR800 has a digital output track setup function that enables you to output digital data as S/P DIF or adat digital signals and record them on an external digital device (DAT, MD, adat, etc.). You can also use the DATA IN/OUT jacks to an external DAT or adat, and to save and load song data (audio data and SETUP mode settings) to and from the DAT or adat. High-speed SCSI Save/Load is also an option by connecting a non-DAT or adat SCSI backup drive. A maximum of 99 Locate Pointers can be programmed for a LOCATE only feature. Simply select the LOCATE number desired for swift location. MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer can be transmitted according to the internal programmable Tempo Map. You can set up a synchronization system with a sequencer or a rhythm machine without wasting a track. You can use the VR800 as a sync slave machine by sending MTC from a connected device. The VR800 supports MTC, MMC, and Fostex System Exclusive Message, which allows for advanced control and highprecision synchronization from external sequencing software. You can set the device number and MTC frame rate for MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message. Also, MTC Offset function and Offset Mode function are useful for setting up a sync environment using an external sequencing software. Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out functions offer two modes: Take for a real recording, and Rehearsal for monitoring the part between the in and out points.

If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low temperature to a warm place, or if you use the unit in a room in which the temperature varies significantly during winter, condensation may occur on the hard disk or other parts. In such cases, leave the unit for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power.

Note on repair

This unit does not use any parts that users can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs. Use the packing carton designed for the VR800 when you transport the unit to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the unit completely using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport.

About copyrights

It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution- any purpose other than for your personal pleasure.

About damage

FOSTEX is not responsible for any direct damage or indirect damage caused by using the VR800.
VR800 Owners Manual (Names and Functions)

Names and Functions

Rear panel

WORD OUT

DATA OUT IN

MIDI OUT IN AC IN POWER

Top panel

Side panel

PUNCH IN/OUT
Top Panel Letters in brackets ([
]) are labels on the panel.
1. Record track select keys [RECORD TRACK (1 - 8)]
These keys enable you to select SAFE or READY for a recording track. Pressing the key once will cause the corresponding track to enter the READY mode, and the lamp of the key you pressed to flash. Pressing the key again will cause the corresponding track to enter the SAFE mode, and the lamp to turn off. When you start recording on a track in READY mode, the flashing lamp remain lit. If you press only the RECORD button with a track in READY mode, you can monitor the signal input to the READY track so that you can adjust the recording level. To cancel this input monitoring status, press the RECORD button again. This puts the VR800 in playback monitoring mode. You can also use these select keys to select tracks to Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase and other editing features, as well as to execute the digital scrubbing.

Refer to page 24 for more information on playback monitoring and input monitoring.

2. Access LED [ACCESS]

This LED light up or flashes when data is being written to or read from an external SCSI current drive disk, or 3.5-inch internal E-IDE hard disk.
Note: Do not turn off the power to the VR800 when this
LED lights up or flashes. Otherwise you may lose data on the hard disk connected to the VR800.
The LCD indicates signal levels and various settings.
Refer to Display Section on page 16 for more information on the display.
Note: You can record on real tracks 18 in real-time, but
not on additional tracks 924. If you are using an MO drive as the current drive, you can record only two tracks simultaneously. If you try to record more than two tracks by setting them to READY mode, [Track Over !] appears and READY mode will cancel.
4.Contrast adjustment knob
Use this knob to adjust the contrast of the LCD. Turning this knob clockwise will increase the contrast, and turning it counter-clockwise will decrease the contrast.
8. Execute/Yes key [EXECUTE/YES]
Press this key to confirm the edit operations, such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase, and to set the parameters of SETUP menus.
Note: The display is not unreadable if you leave the knob
counter-clockwise all the way.
9.Display indication select key [DISP SEL]
Pressing this key each time will change the display indication as follows:
5.Clipboard In key [CLIPBOARD IN/ PREVIEW ]
Use this key to store the start point of audio data to be copied or moved. When you press this key, the VR800 displays data currently stored, and you can edit the data. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then press the CLIPBOARD IN key to store the edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data. If you press the CLIPBOARD IN key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored CLIPBOARD IN point.
* Refer to page 51 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 61 for more information on the Copy & Paste/ Move & Paste functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the CLIPBOARD IN point
Currently-selected Time Base indication *1
Currently-selected Time Base REMAIN indication *2
External MTC IN indication *3

Press the STORE key, and press the CLIPBOARD IN key. The CLIPBOARD IN point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the CLIPBOARD OUT key. The CLIPBOARD OUT point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the AUTO PUNCH IN key. The AUTO PUNCH IN point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the AUTO PUNCH OUT key. The AUTO PUNCH OUT point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the AUTO RTN START key. The AUTO RTN START point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key, and press the AUTO RTN END key. The AUTO RTN END point will be stored. This data can be used as locate data.
ABS 0 is located. (See below.)
REC END is located. (See below.)
* CLIPBOARD PLAY operation
The CLIPBOARD PLAY operation plays back data on the clipboard. (If the clipboard does not contain any data, the display shows [Void Data !] and nothing happens.). During this operation, the display indicates the type of the data (Copy Clip for copy data, and Move Clip for move data), and the duration. The indicator of the copy source or move source track will flash. This way, you will know which track the currently playing data comes from and why the data is on the clipboard.

* ABS 0 locate operation

This operation locates the beginning of the current program (ABS time: 00m 00s 00f).
* REC END locate operation
This operation locates the end of the audio recording (REC END) on the real track in the current program. * Refer to page 54 for more information on these operations. * Refer to page 40 for more information on the Punch In/ Out operation using a foot switch.
24. Record button [RECORD/ AUTO PUNCH ]
Pressing the PLAY button while holding down this button will start the VR800 recording any READY tracks. The flashing lamp of the RECORD TRACK select key for the corresponding READY track will light steadily, and the PLAY lamp and the RECORD lamp light. If you press only the RECORD button, a READY real track enters input monitoring mode (The RECORD lamp flashes.). At this time, pressing the RECORD button again will cancel the input monitoring mode, and the track will return to the playback monitoring mode. Pressing the RECORD button while holding down the SHIFT key will toggle between AUTO PUNCH on and off.
* Refer to page 36 for more information on AUTO PUNCH mode. * Refer to page 24 for more information on input monitoring and playback monitoring.

* Refer to page 48 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 54 for more information on the Auto Return and Auto Repeat functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the AUTO RTN END point.
fade-out part at the stored AUTO PUNCH IN point.
* Refer to page 48 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 36 for more information on the Auto Punch In/Out functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the AUTO PUNCH IN point.
30. Auto Punch Out key [AUTO PUNCH OUT/ PREVIEW ]
Use this key to store the punch out (recording end) point for the auto punch In/Out function. The stored data is also used as an erase end point. When you press this key, the VR800 will display currentlystored data, which you can then edit. After editing the data, press the STORE key, and then the AUTO PUNCH OUT key to store the edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data.
If you press the AUTO PUNCH OUT key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored AUTO PUNCH OUT point. * Refer to page 48 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. * Refer to page 36 for more information on the Auto Punch In/Out functions. * Refer to page 59 for more information on previewing data at the AUTO PUNCH OUT point.
28. Auto Return Start key [AUTO RTN START/ PREVIEW ]
Use this key to store the start point (AUTO RTN START point) for the auto return function and the auto repeat function. When you press this key, the VR800 displays the currentlystored data, which you can edit. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then the AUTO RTN START key to store the edited data in this key. The stored data can be used as locate data. This memory is reset to the factory default value when you turn off the power to the VR800. If you press the AUTO RTN START key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored AUTO RTN START point.

Rear Panel

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.

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.
<Note on formatting an 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk>
SYNC OUT CLK AUTO DRIVE IDE A.PUNCH

[IDE] lights up

The [IDE] indicator appears on the display if you turn on the power to the VR800 under the following circumstances: - when only the 3.5-inch hard disk is connected, or - when 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 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 a new disk into the backup drive.
The display remains showing the Time Base indication for the current drive disk.
4. Press and hold the RECORD button and press the
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 recordable space. (To check the REMAIN time and space, refer to the next page following <Memo>.)
2. Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode, and
turn the JOG dial to select the [Bk Format ?] menu.
The VR800 displays [UnFormat] and [SURE?] flashes. This means that the disk with the ID number 6 is ready for formatting. If you turn the JOG dial, [Eject] appears, and pressing the EXECUTE/YES key will eject the disk.

You can delete only the currently-selected program. Refer to the previous section, Using a program change function, for information on how to select the desired program before you proceed to delete the program. <IMPORTANT> If only one program exists and you try to delete it, data contained in the program will be deleted, but the program itself will remain. For example, assume that 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. The subsequent programs data will move in the same way. Therefore, it will appear that PGM 07 has been deleted. If you delete the last program (PGM 07 in this example), PGM 07 will be completely deleted.
PGM 01 PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 PGM 07
The VR800 will enter the SETUP mode, and display the first hierarchy of the SETUP menu that was displayed before you turned off the power. The default setting is [Sign. Set ?] menu (setting a time signature).
2. Turn the JOG dial to select the first hierarchy of the [Del. PGM ?] (deleting a Program) menu.
Or, you can use the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD button.

After deleted

If you try to deleted PGM 05, only the data of PGM 05 will be deleted and the data of PGM 06 will move into PGM 05.

PGM 05 PGM 06

SYNC OUT CLK DRIVE SCSI A.PUNCH
Note: You cannot use the Undo/Redo function to delete
programs. Make sure that you delete the correct program.
The number of the program to be deleted appears and [SURE ?] flashes.

SYNC OUT CLK

OL 12 24

ACCESS

3, 4 1
To cancel the delete operation, press the EXIT/NO key while [SURE ?] is flashing. Each time you press the button or key, the VR800 will return to a higher level in the hierarchy, and finally exit the SETUP mode.
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.

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.
The currently-selected program title will appear with the left-most character flashing.
4. Press the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor, and use the JOG dial to enter characters or numbers.

2. To adjust the monitor sound of the selected track so that it can be monitored on the mixer.
3. Press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key.
Note: If data stored in each memory key is in the initial state, all memory keys will be in ABS time 00H 00M 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.
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 & Paste and Move & Paste, and the start and end points of the Erase function.
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. 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 so that it will be within the playback range. 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.
3. To change the unit of trimming, press the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD button.
These buttons will change the trimming unit as follows: Time Base BAR/BEAT/CLK
ABS or MTC HOLD/> key or F FWD button
Example: Time Base is ABS (value of SF flashes.)

REWIND button

4. Trim the position at the selected unit (digit).
Example: Time Base is BAR/BEAT/CLK (CLK flashes.)
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.

BAR LOC

VR800 Owners 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. <Edit functions> Copy & Paste

You can preview fade-out at the AUTO PUNCH IN point and fade-in at AUTO PUNCH OUT point.
Refer 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.
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 & 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 & Paste, Move & 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.
2. Press the EDIT key repeatedly until [Erase] flashes on the display.
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 between a Real track and an Additional track. You can swap multiple track data between eight Real tracks (18) and Additional tracks (916 or 1724). 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, Additional tracks, or between a Real track and an Additional track.
Swapping multiple track data between eight Real tracks and eight Additional tracks (916 or 1724)

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, and 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.
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.
<Note on the save/load operation using an 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk>
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.
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 4ch mode disk can be saved/loaded when using DAT.

DAT or adat

WORD OUT SCSI
VR800 with a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk

OPTICAL IN (or adat in)

DAT (or adat) connection and preparation
* Connect DATA OUT from the VR800 to the OPTICAL IN on a DAT, or to adat in on an adat using an optical cable. If you are using S/P DIF digital signal (DAT), use an optional Fostex COP-1 (opticalcoaxial converter) to connect a DAT that is equipped with only a COAXIAL (RCA) digital input. * After all connections have been made, turn on the power to all devices, and insert a tape into a DAT (or adat). Make sure that the tapes write-protect tab is closed so that it can be recorded, and that the tape is rewound to the beginning. * Set the sampling frequency of a DAT (or adat) to the same value as the VR800 (44.1kHz). * Set the DAT or adat so that it will accept S/P DIF digital input (or adat digital input). Some models may have to be set so that they will synchronize with the incoming digital signal. Refer to the manual that came with your DAT or adat for more information.

Modes applicable program by program. They can be saved/loaded. Modes applicable to all programs. They cannot be seved/loaded.
<Table-2> Check menu
Check item Check of the Event number on the track. Display NOs Of Event ? Refer page 105 Community -
<Table-3> Execution menu
Execution item Deleting a Program Editing a Program title Saving song data to an external digital device Loading song data from an external digital device Formatting an current drive disk Formatting a back-up drive disk Display Delete PGM ? Title Edit PGM ? Save PGM ? Load PGM ? Format ? Bk Format ? Refer page Community -

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 on the control panel.
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. The flashing menu indicator is the currently-selected menu. Turning the JOG dial will select a different menu and the corresponding menu indicator will flash.
The title of the SETUP menu appears. You can select a different menu via the JOG dial.
This lights up when the VR800 enters SETUP mode.
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/ 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.
This indicates the position of the SETUP menu. Selecting a menu via the JOG dial will move the flashing cursor.
Note: With the factory initial settings, or when you turn on the
power again after you format an external SCSI disk, Sign. Set? (Setting a time signature) appears. Otherwise, the first hierarchy level of the previously-selected SETUP menu appears.
The following diagram shows the position of each menu.
Tempo Set ? menu Sign. Set ? menu Del PGM ? menu Click ? menu Preroll ? menu Sync Out ? menu

3. Use the JOG dial to turn the mode [on] or [off].
When you turn the JOG dial clockwise and counterclockwise, [on] and [o FF] flash alternately. Selecting [on] turns BAR/BEAT resolution mode on, and selecting [o FF] turns BAR/BEAT resolution mode off.
The selected mode setting is stored, and [?] flashes.
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 software 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.
Initial setting : [00] 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 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.
The MIDI device ID number 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.
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.
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 0 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 20minute 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 recording or editing.