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Chapter 2 Basic Operation
Effect mode:
Used to make changes and edits to the optional internal
Effects.
System mode:
Used to make overall system settings. These settings will
affect the entire operational environment.
Utility mode:
Used for other miscellaneous operations, including those
relating to the internal hard drive, as well as external SCSI
devices, including CD-R and CD-RW drives.
Basic Navigation
Here is a general explanation of some of the buttons used
while operating and changing settings in the VS-1680.
Function Buttons
The function buttons are used for switching the display
screen, executing an operation, changing settings, etc. For
example, [F4 (Exec)] is used to proceed with (or execute) an
edit or command. The function assigned to a function button
is displayed directly above it in the LCD. White characters on
a black background denote screen-switching functions, and
black characters on a white background are used for
changing settings and executing operations.
The PAGE (Jump) button
Some screens have more than six functions, and these
multiple functions are presented on a number of pages.
These screens will show page boxes and page marks. The
number of
/ indicates the total number of pages, with
the currently selected page indicated by . To switch the
display screen to the next group of functions, press [PAGE].
fig.02-01b
The SHIFT button
Press and hold [SHIFT] whenever you want to use a
command indicated on the VS-1680 by a white outlined box
with white lettering. For example, to locate to the end of your
song using SONG END hold [SHIFT] and press [SONG
END] simultaneously.
You can immediately enter some of the VS-1680’s operating
modes by holding SHIFT and pressing the desired function
button, such as [SHIFT] and [F2] to enter the Track mode.
fig.02-01c
Most [SHIFT] commands are labeled on the VS-1680 front
panel.
The SELECT buttons
Press [SELECT] for either an input, a track, or an effect return
to view its mixer settings. For example, press Track 3
[SELECT] to see all mixer settings for Track 3. Once in this
screen, use one of two methods to move around: you can use
the CURSOR buttons located above the TIME/VALUE dial
or you can use the FUNCTION buttons.
The CURSOR buttons
The cursor is used to select a parameter on the screen. On the
VS-1680, the cursor is indicated by a highlighted parameter.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to
the setting you want to change. For example, press Track 8
[SELECT]. Press [ ] to move the cursor to the MIX
setting. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the
Effects One switch. You may also use the FUNCTION
buttons to instantly jump to a setting. The label for each of
the FUNCTION buttons appears along the bottom of the
display. Press [F1 (PAN)] to move the cursor instantly to the
MIX setting. Press [F5 (V.Trk)] to move the cursor directly to
the V-Track section.
Page Boxes
Page Marks
Track Condition
Utility Condition Effect Condition Song Condition
System Condition