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Chapter 22 Specific Applications
Chapter 22
4.
Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync/Tempo
screen appears in the display.
5.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the
cursor and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the
settings.
Sync Error Level
Normally, this is set to “5.” If you are having difficulties,
setting a longer interval allows synchronization to
continue even if there are errors in the source MTC.
Sync MTC Type
This selects the MTC frame rate (30, 29N, 29D, 25,24).
Select the MTC rate so it matches the rate of the SI-80S
(30, 29D or 29N).
6.
Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
7.
Press [EXT SYNC]. The button indicator lights,
indicating the VS-1680 is synchronized using MTC
received from the SI-80S. In this state, commands such as
Play and Stop performed on the video equipment are
also performed on the VS-1680.
Using External Effects Units
When using external effects devices, the AUX A/B jacks
serve as effects send jacks. The following example describes
how effects can be added to a stereo recording on Track 9/10.
Follow these steps when you want to use an external effects
unit. Use the INPUT 7 and 8 jacks as the effect return jacks.
1.
Connect your effects unit as shown here:
fig.13-06
2.
Press Track 9/10 SELECT. The Track Mixer appears in
the display.
3.
Press [F5 (AUX)]. If “AUX” does not appear in the
display above [F5], press [PAGE] until you see “AUX,”
and then press [F5 (AUX)].
* If EFFECT B is not installed in the VS-1680, [F4] displays
“AUX3.”
4.
Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “Pst.”
5.
Press [ ] to move the cursor and adjust AUX level (0-
127) and pan (L63-R63) as needed.
6.
Press [MASTER]. The Master Block appears in the
display.
7.
Press [F3 (AUX.A)]. If “AUX.A” does not appear in the
display above [F3], press [PAGE] until you see “AUX.A,”
and then press [F3 (AUX.A)].
8.
Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “AUX.”
9.
Press [ST IN].
10.
Use the TIME/VALUE to select “Input 7/8” for StereoIn
Select.
11.
Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor. Adjust the
volume level (0-127) and pan (L63-R63) as needed.
12.
If you are using an effect that you want to add to the
original signal—such as a reverb or delay—proceed to
Step 13.
If you want the effect to replace the original signal—such
as when you are using a mic preamp or compressor—
press Track 9/10 SELECT and turn the Mix parameter to
“Off” so that only the effect is heard.
13.
Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
You are now ready to use the external effect unit.
14.
While playing back the song, adjust the sound of the
effect. To control the external effect return level using the
channel fader on the VS-1680, press [FADER/MUTE] so
“IN” is lit. Then use the “ST IN” fader (same as Track
Fader 11/12) to adjust external effect return level. When
you are satisfied with the level, press [FADER/MUTE]
so “TR” is lit.
INPUT OUTPUT