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Chapter 18 CD Backup

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Grounding Instructions2
- Important Safety Instructions2
Using the Unit Safely3
Important Notes5
- Power Supply5
- Placement5
- Maintenance5
- Repairs and Data5
- Memory Backup5
- Additional Precautions5
- Handling the Disk Drive6
- Concerning Copyright6
- Disclaimer of Liability6
- About the License Agreement6
Table of Contents7
Preparations17
- About the Package Contents17
- Main Features17
Front and Rear Panels19
- Mixer Section19
  - Master Fader20
  - Channel Faders20
- Recorder Section21
- Rear Panel23
- Power Switch23
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology)25
- Saving and Managing Data25
- Mixer Section27
- Recorder Section31
- Effects Section34
  - About the Effect Expansion Board34
  - Connecting Effects34
Chapter 2 Basic Operation35
- Before You Begin35
  - Turning on the Power35
  - If You Have Trouble Understanding Displays or Operations35
- Operating the VS-168035
- Basic Navigation36
- Setting the Internal Clock37
- Before You Finish38
Chapter 3 Playback Operations41
- The Display41
- Mixer Channel Display43
- Changing Track Status43
- Muting and Soloing44
- Using Locators45
- Using Markers46
- Other Ways to Move in a Song48
- Store Your Song48
- Protecting Songs (Song Protect)49
- Selecting and Loading Songs49
Chapter 4 Recording Operations51
- Preparing for a New Recording51
  - Create a New Song51
- The Recording and Mixing Process54
- Connecting Instruments55
- Recording to the Tracks55
- Recording on Other Tracks (Overdubbing)58
- Recording Using Different Virtual Tracks (V-Tracks)58
- Saving a Recorded Performance (Song Store)58
- Track STATUS Buttons58
- Manual Punch-In/Punch-Out59
- Loop Recording62
- Undo and Redo64
- Track Bouncing64
- Track Bouncing with Effects66
- Recording a Digital Source66
- Using the Metronome67
- Saving Your Recordings68
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer69
- Signal Flow (Busses)70
- Signal Busses in the VS-168070
- Input Mixer71
- Track Mixer72
- Fader/Mute Button73
  - Method One: FADER/MUTE Button73
  - Method Two: Input Mixer Screen73
- Master Block73
- Determining Output74
- Mixer Routing76
  - Sources Assigned to Tracks76
- Input Mixer Default Assignment76
- Stereo Link77
- Using the Equalizer (EQ)79
  - Attenuation81
  - Phase81
- Copying Mixer Settings82
- Mixer Scenes83
  - Scene83
  - EZ Routing83
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail85
- Input Mixer85
- Track Mixer89
- Master Block93
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2)97
- Location of Effects97
- Procedure for Using Effects97
- Selecting Effect Patches97
  - Selecting a Preset Patch97
  - Creating and Saving User Effect Patches98
- Effect Types99
- Connecting Effects100
- Using Effects While Recording105
- Recording Stereo Effects108
- Three Important Reminders about Using Effects108
Chapter 8 EZ Routing109
- Using EZ Routing Step Editing109
- Using EZ Routing Quick Editing119
- Using EZ Routing Templates121
Chapter 9 Automix123
- Mixer Automation123
- Using Automix124
  - Adjust the Display for Automix124
- Realtime Automix124
- Snapshot Automation126
  - Snap Mode126
- Automating Effect Changes127
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing139
- Track Editing139
- Phrase Editing150
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools157
- Editing Operations157
- Steps for Track Editing157
  - Step 1: Set the Edit Points157
  - Step 2: Perform the Button-Pushes to Complete the Edit161
- Track Editing Vs. Phrase Editing162
- An Editing Note of Caution163
- Practical Editing Application163
Chapter 12 Song Editing165
- Song Arrange165
- Song Split166
- Song Combine167
Chapter 13 Mastering169
- Mastering169
- Mixing down to Mastering Tracks169
  - Mastering Tracks Status Shortcuts171
- Playing Back the Mastering Tracks172
- Mixing down While Inserting Effects173
  - To Prohibit Digital Copying174
- Connecting the CD-R/CD-RW Drive175
- Creating an Audio CD175
- Assembling Multiple Songs for CD Recording177
- CD Player Function181
  - To Create an Audio CD-RW Using a Roland-Approved CD-RW Drive182
Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions185
- Vari Pitch185
- Numerics/Ascii185
  - Entering Numbers185
  - Entering Letters185
- Stereo Input185
- Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus186
- Using the MONITOR Knob to Adjust Channel Panning186
- Shut down and Restart187
  - Turning off the Power187
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices189
- Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers189
- Using MIDI Controller Messages198
- Using an External MIDI Sound Source to Play the Metronome200
- Using an External MIDI Device to Adjust the Mixer (Compu MIX)201
  - Preparations for Compu MIX203
  - Recording with Compu MIX203
- MIDI Machine Control204
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers205
- Common Terms205
- Specific Software Applications206
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives213
- General Information Regarding Hard Drives213
- Recovering Drive Space214
  - Song Optimize214
  - Song Erase215
- Using External Hard Drives216
- Hard Drive Maintenance223
- Backup Options226
Chapter 18 CD Backup227
- Connecting the CD-R/CD-RW Drive227
- CD-R Backup and Recover227
  - CD-R Backup228
  - CD-R Recover229
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup)231
- Before Backing up to DAT231
  - Items Necessary for DAT Backup231
  - About the Devices Used in DAT Backup231
- Saving Song Data to DAT (Backup)232
- Recovering Data from a DAT233
- Checking DAT Tape Contents235
- DAT Backup Verification236
Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders239
- Drive Compatibility239
- Song Import239
- Song Export241
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings243
- System Settings for each Song243
- Global Settings245
- Play and Record Settings249
- Mixer and System Initialize249
- Alarm Clock250
Chapter 22 Specific Applications253
- Syncing Two VS-1680S with MTC and MMC254
  - Settings for the Master VS254
  - Settings for the Slave VS255
- Syncing a VS-1680 and a VS-880/880EX255
  - Syncing the VS-880 to the VS-1680 Using MTC and MMC255
- Using an External MIDI Device to Control the Mixer (Compu MIX)256
- Synchronizing with Video Equipment258
- Using External Effects Units259
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions261
- How Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently261
- Why Do I Hear the Inputs All of the Time261
- What Is the FADER/MUTE Button Used for261
- How Do I Burn Audio Cds261
- How Do I Restore the Mixer Parameters to the Factory Settings263
- How Do I Create a Tempo Map263
- How Do I Use Automix264
- How Do I Create a User Template in EZ Routing264
- How Do I Bounce Tracks265
- How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects266
- Why Can't I Hear My Effects266
- How Do I Use the Scrub and Waveform Display Features267
- How Do I Record a Stereo Signal268
- How Do I Know How Much Time I Have Left on My Hard Drive, and How Big Is My Song268
- How Do I Import VS-880/880EX and VS-840/840EX Songs268
- How Do I Erase the Demo Songs269
Index271
- Federal Communications Commission281

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