Owner`s manual

Directly Inputting
Alphanumeric Characters
Not only can you use the normal process of rotating
the TIME/VALUE dial to enter text, but you can also
use the buttons on the top panel like an ASCII key-
board, for example when editing markers or locators
(using numerals), or changing song and phrase names
(using the alphabet).
Directly Entering Numerals
(Numeric Keys)
1. Press [NUMERICS/ASCII].
The button indicator lights.
2. Press the LOCATOR/SCENE button.
The buttons can be used to enter numerals as indicat-
ed below.
* Depend on parameters (effect etc.), you can enter “-” (a
minus sign) by pressing [0] twice.
fig.11-24(tenkey.eps)
3. After you have finished entering the numbers,
press [ENTER (YES)].
This sets the numbers.
Directly Entering Letters of the Alphabet
1. Press [NUMERICS/ASCII].
The button indicator lights.
2. Press the input or track channel SELECT buttons
or the track STATUS buttons.
The buttons can be used to enter letters of the alphabet
as indicated below.
fig.11-25(ascii.eps)
3. After you have finished entering the letters, press
[ENTER (YES)].
This sets the text.
Sounding the Metronome
No matter how accurately one tries to play, listening
to the recording play back sometimes reveals inaccura-
cies in rhythm or tempo. The VS-1680 provides a
metronome (click track) that can be sounded at a spec-
ified tempo. By listening to the metronome as you play
your instrument, you will be able to record your per-
formance with more accurate timing. At the same
time, since this allows you to specify segments for
song editing by measure and beat, you can edit songs
in a more musical way.
The metronome tempo can be controlled by the
Tempo Map or Sync Track MIDI Clock. When using
this feature, set up the Tempo Map (p. 133) or Sync
Track (p. 131) beforehand. When you create a new
song, the Tempo Map default settings include a 4/4
rhythm and tempo of 120.
1. The Metronome is output from the MONITOR
jacks. Connect your playback audio equipment to
the MONITOR jacks.
2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display.
3. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the
cursor to “Sync Gen.,” and rotate the
TIME/VALUE dial.
fig.11-25a(sync/tempo.eps)
12345678
90
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 0
ABCDEFGH I JKL MA B C D E F G H I J K L M
NOPQRSTUVWXY ZN O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1234567890-1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -
SpaceSpace
Using the Metronome During Recording
The metronome will begin sounding when
recording or playback begins. However you may
sometimes wish to hear a count-in on the
metronome to help you catch the tempo before
recording begins. In such cases, you can set aside
the first few measures of the recording to be only
for the count-in, and not record on those mea-
sures.
The metronome sound is only for the purpose of
helping you keep your playing in time.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions
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Chapter 11