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VF-16 Owners Manual <Supplement>

Save/Load using CD-RW

The VF-16 software has been upgraded to Version 2.0 which allows save/load of song data using a CD-RW drive. This supplementary manual only describes the operations and notes regarding the save/load functions of song data using a CD-RW drive. See "Chapter 6 Save/Load of song data" on the main manual about details for save/load using SCSI, S/P DIF and adat.

Please read this first!

<Caution on CD-RW drive>
Check by either of the following methods the model number and manufacturer of CD-R/RW drives which we confirmed the SAVE/LOAD operation of song data. With a CD-R/RW drive other than we confirmed the operation, SAVE/LOAD of song data cannot be properly executed.
<Customers who are accessible to Fostex internet web site>
Confirm the model number and manufacturer of operation-confirmed CD-R/RW drive by accessing the following URL.
<http://www.fostex.co.jp/int/pages/sets/faqset.htm>
<Customers who are not accessible to Fostex internet web site>
Contact your local Fostex distributor.
<Care and handling of CD-RW/CD-R discs>
With a CD-RW drive, you can use not only CD-RW discs but also CD-R discs. Note that CD-R discs has some restrictions as shown below.

CD-RW disc

CD-R disc
You can save (record) data to a disc as many times required. Note that when saving new data, it is recorded after the previously recorded data is erased. In other words, every time you save new data, all disc data is rewritten. (See "Saving data" described later.)
You can save (record) data to a disc only once. You cannot save data to a recorded disc. You can, of course, load data as many times as required.

<Note>

Do not playback a CD-RW/CD-R disc which has been recorded VF-16 data by other devices than FOSTEX machines. Otherwise, the drive or system used may be damaged.
<About data writing and reading speeds for data save/load>
The writing and reading speeds for data save and load of the VF-16 are automatically set as below.
Writing speed: according to a CD-RW drive, used however the maximum speed is 8 times. Reading speed: according to a CD-RW drive used
The writing speed depends on a CD-RW drive but it is limited to 8 times. For save/load of the VF-16 data, use discs that can be written at 4 times or higher speed. Do not use discs that only can be written at realtime or twice speed.
Save/load of Song Data Using a CD-RW drive
Unlike save/load using other SCSI devices (zip, MO, etc.), save/load using a CD-RW drive is took place as illustrated below. Read the following description together with the description on page 80 in the main manual.
You can only a single selected program data to a disc regardless of the program data amount. You cannot save more than one program data even if there are enough disc space. However, you can save a program data to more than one disc if the data amount is larger than a disc space. As shown on the right, you can save almost all necessary information such as song data of all tracks (real and additional tracks) and mixer scene data, as with using other SCSI devices.
Trk 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 &7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 & 18 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 23 & 24 Save

Program 1 (P01)

Program 2 (P02)

Program 99 (P01)

Current drive of the VF-16
Unlike data load using other SCSI drives, data loading using a CD-RW drive is took place after a "new program" is created in the current drive (the load destination). You cannot overwrite an existing program with the loaded data. The newly created program is numbered the next number to the highest existing program number.
Trk 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 &7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 & 18 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 23 & 24 Load Program 1 (P01)

New Program

You can save or load data using a CD-RW drive only with the FDMS-3 (Fostex Digital Management System-3) format. Note that, unlike other SCSI devices, you cannot save or load data with the WAV file format. See the main manual for saving/loading a WAV file.
<Notes for using a CD-RW drive>
Use a high-impedance SCSI cable for connection between the VF-16 and a CD-RW drive. The cable length should be as short as possible. Only a single SCSI device can be connected to the VF-16 SCSI port. Attach an active terminator to the CD-RW drive used. If you attach a terminator that is not active, you may not be able to save or load data correctly. When a CD-RW drive connected to the VF-16 is turned on, only the eject switch of the drive can be used. Other controls such as the level control and the play button are not effective.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DIGITAL MULTITRACKER

DIGITAL / DATA FOOT SW SCSI POWER AC-IN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

AUX SEND

ST OUT

IN R L

OUT IN OUT
CD-RW Half pitch 50-pin type connector High impedance SCSI cable Attach an active terminator
Saving data using a CD-RW drive
In the following procedure, we assume that a CDRW drive is connected to the VF-16 SCSI port and a non-recorded CD-RW disc is used.
Do not carry out any VF-16 key operation until the access process to the CD-RW disk is completed.
1. After turning on both the VF-16 and the CD-RW drive connected, insert a disc to the CD-RW drive. 2. Press the [SETUP] key of the VF-16 to enter the setup mode.
The display shows the screen for selecting the setup menu.
5. After selecting a program, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows a screen as below.

Flashing

3. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) "Save PGM" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting a save device, where "SCSI" is flashing.
In the example above, the selected program data will be saved to a CD-RW disc with the backup number "B01". The program title is copied to the backup title (you can not edit it). By rotating the [JOG] dial when the above screen is shown, you can also select "Eject", besides "B01." If you select "Eject" and then press the [ENTER/YES] key, the disc will be ejected.
6. While "B01" is shown, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The VF-16 starts the save operation. The recorded space shown on the display is counted down while the save operation progresses. It will take some time for saving all data. The following display example shows that the data of the selected program number is being saved to the backup number "B01."
4. While "SCSI" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
After showing the model name of the CD-RW drive, the display shows the screen for selecting a program to be saved (the program number of the selected program flashes).
When completing the save operation, "Save Completed!" appears on the display (as shown below) and the VF-16 stops access to the drive, while the disc in the CD-RW drive is automatically ejected.

Flashing Recorded space

By rotating the [JOG] dial, you can select a desired program number/title from among available programs in the VF-16 current drive. The recorded space of the selected program is also shown. If you select a program which requires more than one disc for saving, the display shows the required number of discs (see the screen example below).

When saving data to more than one disc, the first disc will be ejected when it is full (i.e. there is no more recording space on the disc), while "Insert Disk!" appears on the screen. After inserting the second disc, the VF-16 automatically resumes the save operation. After completing the save operation, the final disc is ejected and the above screen appears. (See <Note> on the next page.)
7. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) to exit the setup mode.
<Note for saving data to more than one disc>
If you save data to more than one disc, we recommend to put a number on each disc in the saving order (such as DISC-1, DISC-2, etc.) so that you will easily know the order for inserting discs when loading data.
You cannot abort the save operation before completed. Especially during the save operation to more than one disc, if you happen to press the [EXIT/NO] key while removing or inserting a disc, you have to redo the save operation from the beginning with the first disc.

Flashing Flashing

<About save error>
If an error occurs for some reason during the save operation, the error message as below appears. If it appears, press the [EXIT/NO] key. The display returns to the previous screen before performing the save operation. Note that saved data before the error message appears is all invalid.
To erase the existing (recorded) data
Press the [ENTER/YES] key while both "ERASE" and "Sure?" are flashing. The display shows the screen below and the VF16 starts erasing the disc. As the erase process progresses, the number of flashing "*" increases from left to right.
If the message above appears while saving data to a CD-R disc, you can no longer use the disc.

<Hint 1>

In the description for saving data above, we assume to use a non-recorded CD-RW disc. If you use a recorded disc (including a disc on which computer data is recorded), also note the following. By performing step 4 in the save operation procedure shown above ("While "SCSI" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.") when a recorded disc is inserted, the display shows a warning message, followed by the confirmation screen (where "Sure?" flashes). With this screen, you can choose whether erasing the recorded data or ejecting the disc.

Increases as the process progresses.
Immediately after completing erasing the disc, the display shows the same screen (for selecting a program to be saved) which appears after step 4 is performed. Hereafter, perform the same procedure as described above.

To eject the disk

Use the [JOG] dial to highlight "Eject" (flashing) and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The disc is ejected while the display shows "Insert Disk!." By inserting a disc, you can start the save operation again from the beginning.

<Hint 2>

If you try to save data to a recorded CD-R disc, the display shows a warning message saying "Not Writable!", followed by a message saying "Insert Disk" as below.
Loading data from a CD-RW drive
In the following procedure, we assume that a CDRW drive is connected to the VF-16 SCSI port and a CD-RW disc to which data has been saved is prepared.
Do not carry out any VF-16 key operation until the access process to the CD-RW disc is completed.
1. After turning on both the VF-16 and the CD-RW drive connected, insert the disc to the CD-RW drive.
If you load song data which is saved to more than one disc, set DISC-1 first. If you set the other disc and go on the following procedure, the VF-16 automatically recognized that the disc order is not correct and the display shows "Wrong Disk", followed by "Illegal No!" momentarily, and the disc is automatically ejected.
After showing the model name of the CD-RW drive, the display shows the backup number and title, as well as recorded space.
2. Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode.
By rotating the [JOG] dial, you can select a desired program number/title from among available programs in the VF-16 current drive. You can also select "Eject."
3. Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) "Load PGM" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting a load device, where "SCSI" is flashing.
If you select "Eject" and press the [ENTER/YES] key, the disc is ejected.
When you load song data which is saved to more than one disc, the display also shows the disc number currently set. The example below shows DISC-1 is set.
If there is not enough available space for loading on the current drive, the display shows "Disk Full!" and the display returns to the previous screen.

When completing the load operation, "Load Completed!" appears on the display (as shown below) and the VF-16 stops access to the drive, while the disc in the CD-RW drive is automatically ejected.

Flashing Lighting

5. While the desired backup number/title is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for creating a new program on the current drive, to which data will be loaded ("New PGM" lights). When loading data from more than one disc, the first disc will be ejected immediately after all disk data has been loaded, while "Insert Disk!" appears on the screen. After inserting the second disc, the VF-16 automatically resumes the load operation. After completing loading all the discs, the above screen appears.

Lighting

You cannot abort the load operation before completed.
As described earlier, when loading data from a CD-RW drive, the VF-16 creates a new program on the current drive, which is the load destination. Therefore, "New PGM" is shown on the right of the flashing program number. The program number for the newly created destination program is the next number to the highest existing program number. For example, if there are 8 existing programs (P01 through P08) on the current drive, the newly created program is numbered "P09."

<About load error>

If an error occurs for some reason during the load operation, the error message as below appears. If it appears, press the [EXIT/NO] key. The display returns to the previous screen before performing the load operation. Note that loaded data before the error message appears is all invalid.
If you rotate the [JOG] dial while the above screen ("Destn PGM Select") is shown, you can select an existing program on the current drive as the destination. However, as mentioned earlier, when loading data using CD-RW you cannot actually load data to the existing program by overwriting the program data. If you press the [ENTER/YES] key (see the next step) while selecting an existing program as the destination, the display shows "Void!" and the VF-16 ignores the operation.
6. While "New PGM" is shown, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The VF-16 starts the load operation. The recorded space shown on the display is counted down while the load operation progresses. It will take some time for loading all data. The following display example shows that the data of the backup number "B01" is being loaded to "P08" which is newly created on the current drive.

<Display example for loading>

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VF-16 Owners Manual
< V3.1 Supplement >
This owners manual supplement explains about added function and expanded function by updating the software to V3.1. Read this supplementary manual together with the main owners manual to fully utilize VF-16 with V3.1 software.
VF-16 Owner's Manual V3.1 Supplement
Addition of Collective Track Select function (Refer to page 3 - 4.)
When selecting IN (INPUT) - TRK (TRACK), BUSS REC SOURCE and DIRECT REC TRK or SAFE/READY status of input monitoring function, all of the objective tracks can be collectively selected at once now.
Addition of Channel SOLO Function (Refer to page 5.)
With a simple key operation, turning ON/OFF of SOLO function on a desired channel is now possible.
Expanded Locate function (Refer to page 5)
1. Designating the event number allows to locate directly. 2. Locating to a last REC START POINT is now possible instantly. 3. A faster locating using [F FWD/NEXT] / [REWIND/PREV] key is now possible.
Expanded Zoom function on Digital Scrub (Refer to page 6)
Enlarging the waveform by the zoom function in 5 scales allows to improve locate accuracy.
Addition of Track Exchange pattern (Refer to page 6)
In addition to the 8 track unit and mono (1) track unit, exchanging 2 track (stereo pair) unit is now possible.
Expanded function that the tempo map setting is incorporated into BPM value of BPM DELAY (Refer to page 7)
Incorporating the tempo map setting into the BPM parameter setting (Effect Type: L31 / L32) in the internal DSP Multi Effect is now possible. With this function, there is no need to use a scene to change the BPM value. Thus, varying the BPM value in accordance with previously set tempo map when in PLAY mode.
Expanded Scene Event Map function (Refer to page 7)
1. Even in the Event Map window, VF-16 current location can be now recognized. 2. The cursor position when displaying the Event Map window is changed. 3. In order to prevent from operation mistake, an "ALERT" is now displayed when deleting an event.
Change on Display contents when in Scene Recall/Store/Clear (Refer to page 8)
1. When Scenes are displayed by the list, the scene currently recalled is easily recognized now. 2. Even when in PLAY mode, entering into Scene Store mode is now possible. 3. In or der to prevent from operation mistake, an "ALERT" is now displayed when a scene is cleared.
Change on turning ON/OFF of Fader Recall mode (Refer to page 8)
1. When a scene is recalled with "Fader Recall mode" setting in the SETUP mode to ON, FADER ADJUST LED will not flash anymore. 2. In the condition that "Fader Recall mode" is set to OFF, Level Adjust function can be activated now.
Addition of "Pair Fader Setting" SETUP mode (Refer to page 9)
Manipulating an odd channel fader allows to control the adjacent channel fader level now.
Addition of WAV file Export/Import function using a SCSI external CD-RW/CD-R drive (Refer to page 10 - 14)
In addition to the operation-confirmed drives up to now (e.g. MO, zip), exporting/importing a WAV file to/from a SCSI external CD-RW/CD-R drive/disk is now possible.
Expanded function on creating an Audio CD (Refer to page 15)
Creating a multiple audio CDs with same contents consecutively is now possible.
Addition of Collective Track Select function
When selecting INPUT - TRACK (9 ~ 16), BUSS REC SOURCE (1 ~ 16), DIRECT REC TRK (1 ~ 16) and SAFE/READY status of input monitoring function, all the objective tracks can be collectively selected at once now.
Collective Select of BUSS REC SOURCE
When selecting a source channel after pressing the [BUSS SOURCE] key, pressing either one of the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] 1 ~ 8 key with holding down the [SHIFT] key allows to change all the channel 1 ~ 8 SOURCE and SAFE status alternatively. In the same manner, pressing either one of the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] 9 ~ 16 key with holding down the [SHIFT] key allows to change all the channel 9 ~ 16 SOURCE and SAFE status alternatively.
Collective Select of INPUT - TRACK
When selecting IN (INPUT) - TRK (TRACK) after pressing the [INPUT SEL] key, pressing either one of the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] 9 ~ 16 keys with holding down the [SHIFT] key allows to select IN (INPUT) or TRK (TRACK) all at once. Every time the key is pressed, IN and TRK are alternatively selected.

< CAUTION >

If some of the channels are selected as REC tracks, Collective Select is not possible. If some of the channels are selected as SOURCE tracks, all the channels (1 ~ 8, 9 ~ 16) will be in the SAFE status.
If Collective Select is executed in the condition that there are IN (INPUT) channels, all the channels are switched to TRACK. In the same manner, if Collective Select is executed in the condition that one or some of the record tracks (BUSS or DIRECT REC track) are in the READY status, all the READY tracks are canceled.

<Example>

Pressing either one of the 1 ~ 8 [CH STATUS/CH SEL] keys with holding down the [SHIFT] key changes the SOURCE SAFE status alternatively.
Pressing either one of the 9 ~ 16 [CH STATUS/CH SEL] keys with holding down the [SHIFT] key changes the SOURCE SAFE status alternatively.
VF-16 Owner's Manual V3.1 Supplement Collective Select of DIRECT REC TRK
When selecting a DIRECT REC TRACK after pressing the [DIRECT REC TRK] key, pressing either one of the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] 1 ~ 8 key with holding down the [SHIFT] key allows to change all the channel 1 ~ 8 SAFE and READY status alternatively. In the same manner, pressing either one of the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] 9 ~ 16 key with holding down the [SHIFT] key allows to change all the channel 9 ~ 16 SAFE and READY status alternatively.
Collective Select of INPUT MONITORING
In the condition that the normal display is displayed or in the DIRECT REC TRK selection on the screen, pressing the [INPUT SEL] key with holding down the [SHIFT] key allows to change all the track 1 ~ 16 input monitoring SAFE and READY status alternatively. In the READY status, all the 1 ~ 16 track [CH STATUS/ CH SEL] keys are flashing in red. In the SAFE status, they stop flashing and go back to the previous condition.
The status of the channels which are selected as IN (INPUT) cannot be changed. If Collective Select is executed in the condition that one or some of the record tracks (BUSS or DIRECT REC track) are in the READY status, all the READY tracks are canceled.
The status of the channels which are selected as IN (INPUT) cannot be changed. If Collective Select is executed in the BUSS REC mode, the alert Rec Mode Change! Sure? will be displayed on the LCD. If you press the [ENTER/YES] key, recording mode will be switched to DIRECT and all the tracks are put into input monitoring mode. If you press the [EXIT/NO] key, the alert message will disappear and the display goes back to the previous status.

Pressing either one of the 1 ~ 8 [CH STATUS/CH SEL] keys with holding down the [SHIFT] key changes the SAFE READY status alternatively.

CH STATUS

ORANGE

MUTE SCENE RECALL STORE

CH STATUS/CH SEL
DR C R L I E T C MAP CLEAR EFF EDIT EFF1 EFF2
+6 MUTE MUTE CH PARAM EDIT EQ/COMP HI-G/F/Q

EFF1/EFF2

PRE/POST -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 AUX1/AUX2

MID-G/F/Q

-20 -30 -40
-20 -30 -40 PAN LO-G PRE/POST

FADER CH VIEW

Pressing either one of the 9 ~ 16 [CH STATUS/CH SEL] keys with holding down the [SHIFT] key changes the SAFE READY status alternatively.

TRACK INPUT

MASTER
If all the 1 ~ 16 tracks are put in the input monitor mode, the channel 1 ~ 16 [CH STATUS/ CH SEL] keys as well as the [RECORD] key will flash in red.
Addition of Channel SOLO function
In the VF-16 with the previous software version, if you would like to monitor only a certain channel, all the other channels faders must be turned down. With the V3.1 software, one key manipulation allows to turn on and off of the SOLO on a desired channel.

Expanded LOCATE Function

The following LOCATE functions have been expanded on the V3.1 software.
Expanded on ABS LOCATE Function
Pressing the [RECORD] key with holding down the [STOP] key allows to locate to the start time of the last recording promptly.
Turning on and off of channel SOLO function
Pressing a desired [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key with holding down the [SHIFT] key will SOLO the corresponding channel and the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key will start flashing. If you do the same key manipulation as above again, the SOLO function will be canceled.
If no recording is executed after powering on, the above key manipulation will locate to "ABS 0".
Expanded on SEEK LOCATE Function
The SEEK LOCATE function can be executed by pressing either the [F FWD/NEXT] or [REWIND/PREV] key with holding down the [SHIFT] key and locates to the next or previous Event Memory point. On the V3.1 software, the SEEK LOCATE function has been expanded. The number of times that the [F FWD/ NEXT] or [REWIND/PREV] key is pressed is memorized and locate to the further corresponding Event Memory point.
Turning ON the SOLO function on a muted channel allows to listen to the signal routed to the corresponding channel. If the SOLO function is canceled, the signal is muted again. In the Normal Display condition, when the SOLO function on one of the channels is ON, pressing the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key on a channel on which the SOLO function is set to OFF will cancel SOLO function on all the channels. In the Normal Display condition, the channel on which the SOLO function is turned ON will automatically become a CH PARAM EDIT objective channel. For example, when entering the EQ Edit mode after the Channel 2 SOLO function is turned ON, Channel 2 will be automatically in a condition that the EQ parameters can be edited. When in BUSS REC mode, turning ON/OFF of the SOLO function on the SOURCE channel will automatically turn ON/OFF of READY channel. (Turning ON/OFF of READY channel cannot be manually controlled.)

< Example >

In order to locate to the event memory point EVT05 which is the 2nd event memory point ahead from the current position, press the [F FWD/NEXT] key twice with holding down the [SHIFT] key.

Current position ABS0

EVT 01 EVT 02 EVT 03 10M00S EVT 04 EVT 05 EVT 06 02M30S 05M00S 07M30S 12M30S 15M00S 17M30S
[SHIFT] key + [F FWD/NEXT] key
DIRECT LOCATE on Event Map Display
While in the condition that the Event Map is displayed (pressing the [SCENE-STORE/MAP] key with holding down the [SHIFT] key), designating a desired event memory and locating is possible.
In the below Event Map Display, selecting the Event Memory 02 (00h 00m 00s 00sf) by rotating the [JOG] dial and then pressing the [LOCATE] key will allow to locate to 00h 05m 00s 00sf and automatically go back to the Normal Display condition.
Zoom Function on Digital Scrub
The zoom function on Digital Scrub has been expanded on the V3.1 software and it is now possible to zoom by the magnification X2, X4, X8 and X16. In the X16 magnification, the resolution will become 0.7ms. On VF-16 with the previous software, the resolution was fixed at about 10ms.
Addition of Track Exchange pattern
An "Adjacent odd and even 2 tracks (stereo pair)" unit Track Exchange pattern has been newly added. It is now possible to select the Track Exchange pattern among 1-track unit, 8-track unit and 2-track unit.
One track unit exchange TRACK 1 TRACK 9 TRACK 10 TRACK 11 TRACK 12 TRACK 13 TRACK 14 TRACK 15 TRACK 16 TRACK 17 TRACK 18 TRACK 19 TRACK 20 TRACK 21 TRACK 22 TRACK 23 TRACK 24
Changing Zoom Magnification
Changing the Zoom magnification can be executed by pressing the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key in the below display condition. Pressing the [F FWD] key every time will change the magnification by X01 -> X02 -> X04 -> X08 -> X16. In the same manner, pressing the [REWIND] key will decrease the magnification. Changing the magnification is global on all the tracks and the magnification is displayed at the bottom section of the screen. For your information, if the Zoom magnification is changed, based on the current location at the center, redrawing the display is executed.
TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5 TRACK 6 TRACK 7 TRACK 8
2 track unit exchange 8 track unit exchange
Exchanging the 2-track unit
Press the [EDIT] key and display Track Exchange?. Then, after the press of [ENTER/YES] key, rotating the [JOG] dial will change the Track Exchange pattern to 8-track unit, 1-track unit, and 2-track unit.

Current location

Magnification Flashing

< Tips >

In the condition that the magnification is set to other than X01, holding down the [SHIFT] key changes the magnification to X01 temporarily. Note that the magnification is reset to X01 when powering off and back on.

Flashing

If the [JOG] dial is rotated in the condition that 01&02 is displayed, 01&02 ~ 23&24 can be selected. In the same manner, the 2-track unit at right side can be selected by rotating the [JOG] dial. For example, if the Track Exchange pattern 07&08<=>01&02 (01&02<=>07&08) is selected, track 1/2 and track 7/8 will be exchanged upon executing the Track Exchange.
Tempo Map setting incorporating into BPM value
On the V3.1 software, the programmed tempo map setting in the SETUP menu can be incorporated into the BPM parameter value set in the effect type L31 and L32 of the EFF2 library. Refer to the following operation procedures for specific settings. The operation below is explained on the assumption that the "tempo map" has been programmed. 1. After pressing the [EFF 2] key, rotate the [JOG] dial, select either [L31:Mono BpmDL] or [L32:Pan BpmDL] and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display below is an example that [L31:Mono BpmDL] is selected.

Change on Event Map

Event Map display (pressing the [SCENE-STORE/MAP] key with holding down the [SHIFT] key) and the display when deleting the Event Map has been changed.
Change on Event Map display
When switching to the Event Map display, the cursor is displayed to the nearest Event Map to the current position and the corresponding event number will start flashing. With this change, recognizing the recorder current location will be possible even on the Event Map Display.
As shown in the example below, the cursor is displayed on the Event Number 2 where the recorder current location is the closest and the corresponding event number 02 flashes.
2. Select "BPM" as a parameter to be edited and rotate the [JOG] dial fully C.W.
As shown in the drawing below, the BPM value with "M" attached at the end will be displayed. M stands for map and ** the tempo map currently set on the unit.

EVENT No.

Cursor
In the above condition, putting the unit in PLAY, F FWD or REWIND mode will flash the Event Number closest to the current location. For example, if the unit is put in PLAY mode in the above display condition, the Event Number 02, 03 and 04 will flash in order.
Even if the recorder location changes, the cursor position will not. The Event Map currently displayed on the screen will not scroll either. Thus, even if the Event Number exists after 04, the flashing event will be up to Event Number 04. In order to check the current location after Event Number 04, changing the cursor position is required.
As explained in the "Expanded LOCATE Function" before, in the above Event Map display, selecting a desired Event Number and pressing the [LOCATE] key will locate to a designated point promptly.
Addition of ALERT when deleting Event Memory in Event Map 3. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to exit the Effect Edit mode.
By the procedures above, the tempo map currently set on the unit will be incorporated into the BPM parameter.
If incorporating the tempo map value into the BPM parameter is not required, select the value without M attached at the end.
When deleting an Event Memory in the Event Map, in order not to mistakenly delete it, the following ALERT will be displayed and Sure? will flash. In order to delete the Event Memory, press the [ENTER/YES] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT/NO] key. Note that deleting the Event Map cannot UNDO.
Change on Display contents when in Scene Recall/Store/Clear
Change on turning ON/OFF of Fader Recall mode
Change 1 Recalling the scene when the Fader Recall mode Setting in the SETUP menu is set to ON (CH, MST or CH&MST) used to flash the FADER ADJUST LED until the actual fader position and the fader level set in the scene matched. From the V3.1 software, in the Normal Display, the FADER ADJUST LED will not flash any longer. Now the FADER ADJUST LED flashes only when the actual fader position and the fader level set in the scene do not match in the FADER ADJUST, LEVEL ADJUST or FADER VIEW display. It is naturally lit solid when the actual fader position and the fader level set in the scene match. (The FADER ADJUST LED is unlit when in the FADER VIEW display.)
Changing on display contents when in scene recall In the condition that there are SCENES stored, switching to the Scene Recall Display by the press of [SCENE-STORE/MAP] key will allow to display the scene currently recalled.

As shown in the example below, The cursor is displayed on the Scene Number 02 (Title: B*****) which is currently recalled and the Scene Number 02 will flash. With this change, recognizing the scene currently recalled is now possible.

SCENE No. Cursor

When the Fader Recall mode Setting in the SETUP menu is set to OFF, the FADER ADJUST LED will not flash regardless of the actual fader position and the fader level set in the scene.
In the above display condition, when executing the DIRECT RECALL or playback by the SCENE SEQUENCE, every time the scene changes, the corresponding scene number will flash. For example, if the SCENE SEQUENCE playback is executed in the order of S02, S03 and S04, the corresponding scene number (02, 03 and 04) will flash accordingly.
Change 2 In the condition that the fader level set in the scene currently recalled and the actual fader position do not match, if you try to change the Fader Recall mode Setting in the SETUP menu from ON (CH, MST or CH&MST) to OFF, the ALERT asking to execute the Level Adjust function will appear on the LCD as shown below. This ALERT is for drastic level change that might occur when the Level Adjust function will be executed.
Even if the scene changes, the cursor position will not. The Scene Recall display currently displayed on the LCD will not scroll either. Thus, even if the Event Numbers exist after 04 (Event Number 05, 06.), the flashing event will be up to Event Number 04. In order to check the Event Number 05 and onwards, changing the cursor position is required.
Addition of ALERT when clearing SCENE MEMORY When clearing a Scene Memory in the Event Map, in order not to mistakenly clear it, the following ALERT will be displayed and Sure? will flash. In order to clear the Scene Memory, press the [ENTER/ YES] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT/NO] key. Note that clearing the Scene Memory cannot UNDO. For your information, the Level Adjust function will force the fader level set in the scene to match the actual fader position. In order to execute the Level Adjust function, press the [ENTER/YES] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

Storing Scene Even when in PLAY mode Even when in PLAY mode, the display which allows to execute the Scene Store function appears on the screen now. Storing the modified scene while playing back a song is possible.
Addition of Pair Fader Setting in SETUP menu
A newly added Pair Fader Set menu sets whether or not you simultaneously control the adjacent odd and even channels. Normally, each channel fader on VF-16 is designed to act independently. By turning ON the Pair Fader Set, you can pair faders of two adjacent channels, allowing the odd channel fader to control the partner (even) channel's level. This function is useful for controlling the level of stereo source, etc. Remember that controlling the Pair Fader Channels simultaneously during channel parameter editing is possible. See "Hints!" below in detail.
Initial setting: Off for all pair channels Options: On, Off for each pair channels * Pair Fader can be set on each individual program. * Pair Fader setting can be saved and loaded as part of song data * Pair Fader setting is maintained even after powering off.

< Hints! >

On paired channels, besides fader control, the following functions can be controlled simultaneously.
Effect send level adjustment
By pressing either of the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key on paired channels, the icons for both the paired channels start flashing. Rotating the [JOG] dial controls the effect send levels on both paired channels simultaneously.
1. Select Pair Fader Set in the SETUP menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The pair fader set status (On or Off) list appears and channel 1 & 2 line is highlighted. In the initial condition, all paired channels are set to Off.
Effect send pre/post setting
By pressing either of the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key on paired channels, the icons for both the paired channels starts flashing. Rotating the [JOG] dial sets pre or post for the effect sends on both paired channels simultaneously.
Aux send level adjustment

< Notes for saving a WAV file >
Regardless of recorded data capacity, saving only one desired program on a single CD-R/RW disc is possible. Even if a disc has enough recording space left, you cannot record more than one program on it. If one program data size exceeds a single disc capacity, it can be saved using more than one disc.
< Important notes for using WAV file >
About directory of backup disc: A saved WAV file is recorded in the root directory (in the first layer) on a backup disc. A WAV file to be loaded must be allocated in the root directory on a CD-R/RW disc. A WAV file moved from the root directory to another area such as folder cannot be recognized by VF16, which may cause malfunction. About file name of WAV file: A WAV file saved by VF-16 is named as ******##.WAV. A WAV file to be loaded into VF-16 must be named as ******##.WAV. The first 6 characters ****** are the title that is shown in the Title Edit screen in the SETUP menu. These characters can be changed when saving a WAV file on VF-16 or edited by a computer. The following 2 characters ## indicate the track number (01 to 24) of saved/loaded WAV file. The last characters.WAV is the file extension indicating that the file format is WAV. VF-16 does not recognize other file names than above. See the following description in detail. Using the above specifications, loading desired tracks of WAV files or loading track-swapped WAV files is possible.

Saving a WAV file

In the following description, we assume that an operation-confirmed external SCSI CD-R/RW drive is connected to the VF-16 SCSI terminal and a blank CD-R/RW disc is set.

1 Press the [SETUP] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting the SETUP menu.
< About Clipboard Export function >
The "Clipboard Export function" allows to save a selected area of data between the Clipboard In and Out points which are normally set when executing the Copy-Paste or Move-Paste editing function. Therefore, if you want to save only a specific area of data, you need to register the Clipboard In and Out points prior to the save operation. For registering the Clipboard In and Out points, see Locating a mark point using a Memory Key in Chapter 2 Basic Recording and Playback.
2 Select "Save PGM" SETUP menu by rotating the [JOG]
dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting a device to save data, where SCSI flashes.

If you save all data from ABS 0 to REC END, set the Clipboard Export function to Off.
3 While "SCSI" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting a save mode, where BkUp (backup) flashes.
6 While "Off" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting a program to be saved. The program number currently selected flashes, while the data size of the program is shown in "MB" unit.
4 While "BkUp" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting a backup mode, where "WAV" flashes.
7 Select a program to be saved by the [JOG] dial and
press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting a track to be saved, where All Track flashes.

Flashing Flashing

5 While "WAV" is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting On or Off of the Clipboard Export function, where Off flashes. You can turn On and Off the function by pressing the [REWIND] or [F FWD] key.
In the above display condition, by rotating the [JOG] dial (or press the [F FWD] key), you can select From ** To ** (where the left field initially flashes) instead of All Track. If you would like to save all track data (1 through 24), select All Track. If you would like to save specific track (s), select "From ** To **". In this case the display changes to the following screen.
If you would like to save all data from ABS0 to REC END, leave the Clipboard Export function setting to "Off" and go on to the next step.
<To Specify desired tracks by selecting "From ** To **">
By rotating the [JOG] dial while the left ("From") field is flashing, you can select the track number from 01 through 24. The number in the right (To) field automatically follows the number in the left field. (i.e. The numbers in the left and right fields are always the same.) This is convenient when saving a single track. For example, specifying From 02 To 02 will save only track 2. In order to specify multiple tracks such as From 05 To 12, enter 05 in the left field while the left field is flashing. Then, press the [F Fwd] key to make the right field flashing. Next, select 12 in the right field. Note that the number of the right field must be equal or greater than the left field. Now the display shows From 05 To 12 which allows to save data from track 5 to track 12.

2 Select Load PGM in the SETUP menu by rotating
the [JOG] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display shows the screen for selecting a device from which device is loaded into VF-16, where "SCSI" flashes.
5 After selecting a desired WAV file, press the [ENTER/

YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting a track to be loaded, where All initially flashes.
3 Press the [ENTER/YES] key while SCSI is flashing.
The display shows the screen for selecting the WAV file to be loaded. Besides All, you can select any one of the tracks (01 through 24) by rotating the [JOG] dial.
4 Select the WAV file by rotating the [JOG] dial.
If more than one WAV file with different names (the first 6 characters) are saved, you can see each file name by the first 6 characters with corresponding file capacity in "MB" unit in order. You can also select "Eject" to remove the CD-R/RW disc.
6 After selecting the track (s) to be loaded, press the

[ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting the load destination program to which WAV files are loaded. You can select the program by rotating the [JOG] dial.
When the screen shows Title and Capacity (MB), it indicates that the WAV files to be loaded will overwrite the selected existing program on the VF-16 HD. When the screen shows Title and New PGM, it indicates that the WAV files will be loaded into a newly created program on the VF-16 HD.
If there is not enough space left to load the WAV files on the current drive (VF-16 HD), the capacity indication on the screen shows a negative value -***MB. In such a case, select a program that can be replaced or delete unnecessary program by the delete PGM SETUP menu.
7 After selecting the load destination program, press

the [ENTER/YES] key.

When selecting a new program as the load destination, the load operation immediately starts. When selecting an existing program as the load destination, Overwrite? and Sure? appear. Pressing the [ENTER/YES] key one more time will start the load operation. During the operation, the screen shows the following. As data loading goes on, the remaining data capacity counts down. When the load operation is completed, "Load Completed!" appears on the screen.

The title of the program to which the WAV files are loaded is replaced with the loaded WAV file name (the first 6 characters).
8 Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly
To go back to the previous step or abort the operation, you can also use the [EXIT/NO] key or the [STOP] key.
Expanded functions on making an audio CD
On Making an audio CD, the message to complete the SAVE operation (Save Completed!) has been changed as shown below. It is now possible to select either Continue or Exit when the save operation is completed. If Continue is selected, you can create another audio CD with same data. < The new "Save Completed!" screen >
To continue the save operation (to create another audio CD): Press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The screen shows flashing message Insert Disk.
To exit the save operation: Press the [EXIT/NO] key.
VF-16 exit the SETUP mode and the display returns to show the Normal screen.
To continue the save operation, depending on the disc condition (blank or used), carry out either procedures below. When using a blank CD-R/CD-RW disc 1. Insert a blank disc.
After reading the disc, VF-16 starts the save operation.
When using a prerecorded CD-RW disc 1. Insert a prerecorded disc.
After showing Not Empty!, the display shows the screen for selecting whether to erase disc data or eject the disc.
2. Press the [ENTER/YES] key while ERASE is highlighted.
VF-16 starts erasing data. While the erase operation is in progress, Erasing CDRW Now! is shown on the display, while asterisks (*) fill up from left to right.
When the save operation is completed, Save Completed! is shown and the disc is ejected. After the erase operation is completed, the save operation immediately starts. When the save operation is completed, "Save Completed!" is shown and the disc is ejected. To continue the save operation for making an audio CD, repeat the same procedures as above. To eject the disc, rotate the [JOG] dial to highlight Eject and then press the [ENTER/YES] key.
To continue the save operation for making an audio CD, repeat the same procedures as above.