Recording System; Program; Remain Indicator - Fostex VF160EX Operation Manual

In the following example, channel 16 which accepts
input H is selected as a source channel.
If you select channels 1 through 4 and 16 here, tracks
1 through 4 and input H are set as recording sources.
Therefore, you can record mixed signals of track and
input signals. If you also select "EEF1" or "EFF2", you
can record source signals with internal effect.
To bounce tracks, set all channel sources to "TRK"
using the "SELECT INPUT/TRACK" and set source
channel for recording as shown in the following fig-
ure. Then set tracks 15 and 16 as the recording tracks
(see "[BUSS-REC TRK] key" below).
• [BUSS-REC TRK] key
The [BUSS-REC TRK] key is used to select "recording tracks"
for BUSS recording.
After setting the recording source(s) as described above, press
the [BUSS-REC TRK] key to bring up the screen such as below,
so that you can select recording tracks for BUSS recording.
While this screen is displayed, you can select the recording
track(s) by pressing the appropriate [CH STATUS/CH SEL]
key(s).
In the following example, channel 16 which accepts input H,
is set as a source channel for BUSS recording to track 1.
You can select a mono or a pair of odd/even tracks as the BUSS
recording track(s). Note that you cannot select a track whose
number corresponds to a source channel as the recording
track.

RECORDING System

Unlike conventional systems, the VF160EX records on a hard
disk storage device, instead of cassette tape. Sound source
recording can start from any point on a formatted disk, as long
as the point is within a 24 hour time range in ABS time. Note
that it is also possible to move (locate) to any point within that
time range, as well. Just think of the VF160EX as coming with
a tape that is pre-programmed with a 24 hour counter.
ABS0
00m 00s 05m 00s
recorded area unrecorded area
You can record at any point within 24 hours in ABS time.
The REC time of cassette tape type recorders vary according
to the REC time of the tape. Recording with the VF160EX is
more efficient since unrecorded areas of the disk are not used
although the REC time is not unlimited.
unrecorded 5 minute recording
recorded area recorded area
You can use up to a maximum of 99 "24-hour time counted
tapes" with the VF160EX. This tape is called a "Program".
Note that a program exists individually on the hard disk.
Therefore, each respective program can be freely recorded,
played and edited without affecting other programs. A
program can be named with a program title, making it easier
to identify and file the musical piece. In the usual menu, the
Program appears on the LCD as shown in the following Figure.
Program: P01
Title: #0001

REMAIN Indicator

The REMAIN indicator shows how much recording time is left
on hard disk in use.
The VF160EX is controlled with a 24-hour clocked program.
Note that the REC time varies according to how much space
there is left on the hard disk.
By switching the LCD, the VF160EX remain display appears in
the following manner, as shown in the figure below. The rough
recordable time is on the hard disk is computed in terms of a
mono-track basis. The value indicates the available recordable
time and disk space when recording one mono track.
11
REC END
10m 00s 15m 00s
unrecorded area ......
recorded area
5 minute recording
unrecorded area (remain)

PROGRAM

Remain Time Hard disk space
3h 07m 1,000MB=1GB
23h 59m 59s
24 hour recording
......