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However, there is also a way to record all tracks with one input jack. You can do this by exchanging a recorded track that was recorded normally with an unrecorded track. This procedure is called “Track Exchange”. This feature is convenient to use when recording with all G and H [INPUT] jacks that can be connected with a condenser mic or balanced output, for example. Note that the VF160EX comes with 16 tracks, plus 8 additional tracks. The Track Exchange feature makes it possible to exchange these tracks with any unneeded tracks 1-16. Instructions For this procedure, you need a recorded track and a blank track. 1. Repeatedly press the [EDIT] key while the recorder is in the STOP state to find and display the “Track Exchange” mode. The mode can also be selected by pressing the [EDIT] key then turning the [JOG] dial. 2. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. The track selection menu of the Track Exchange mode appears. 3. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the track to exchange from. By rotating the [JOG] dial, you can select the track unit among 1, 2 and 8. Depending on the selected unit, the track indication on the right changes (see the figure below). Tips: “Select Err!” appears on the LCD and the exchange process is invalidated if the same track is selected for the track to exchange from and track to exchange and [ENTER/YES] key is pressed. (Ex: 03<=>03 and so on) Track Exchange Tips: The Track Exchange can be done among all 24 real and additional tracks, as shown in the figure below. You can exchange track(s) in single, stereo, or 8- track units. One track exchange 8 track block exchange 2 track block exchange Track 17 Track 18 Track 19 Track 20 Track 21 Track 22 Track 23 Track 24 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 4. Press the [HOLD/>] key, then move the cursor to the track to exchange to. The cursor moves every time the [HOLD/>] key is pressed. The cursor can also be moved using the [REWIND] key or [F FWD] key. 5. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the track to exchange to. 6. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. “Exchange” appears on the LCD and the exchange process takes place instantaneously. “Completed!” appears on the LCD when the exchange process is completed. Then the system returns to the Normal Display. • Selection in 8-track unit • Selection in 2-track (stereo pair) unit • Selection in single (mono) -track unit 40 2. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the channel intended for PAN adjustment. The channel selected flashes, then the input signal and the current setting of the channel selected appears on the LCD. Equalizer Adjustment 2. Press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of the channel intended for equalizer adjustments. The channel name and current setting of the channel selected appears on the LCD. flashing After recording with DIRECT Recording, adjust the play level, equalize the sound or add some effects to the audio sound of track 1-16. This section describes how to adjust the level, PAN, equalizer, effect send level and effect. 1. Press the [PAN] key. The PAN setup menu appears on the LCD. “Select CH!” will be flashes. flashing Level Adjustment • Use the Channel Fader to adjust the play level of each channel. • Use the Master Fader to adjust the stereo OUT level of the output signal of the sounds mixed. Tips: Master Level Check the stereo OUT level with the L/R level meter on the LCD. If the output level is too high, the output will distort. Adjust the Master Fader so it does not exceed 0 on the L/R level meter. Mixing 3. Turn the [JOG] dial to set the PAN level. A graphic display of the PAN parameter appears on the LCD in real-time. 4. To adjust other channels, press the [CH STATUS/CH SEL] key of that channel, then go to Step 3. 5. Press the [EXIT/NO] key when adjustments are completed. The system returns to the Normal Display. Tips: For fader-paired channels (set by the “Pair fader setting” menu in the Setup mode), controlling EQ settings for one channel affects both channels simultaneously. See page 146 for details about how to pair faders. 1-1. Press the [HI-G/F/Q] key. The menu to set the high frequencies of the equalizer appears. 1-2. Press the [MID-G/F/Q] key. The menu to set the mid frequencies of the equalizer appears. 1-3. Press the [LO-G] key. The menu to set the low frequencies of the equalizer appears. 3. Every time the [HI-G/F/Q] key or [MID-G/F/Q] key is pressed the parameter alternates from G (Gain) -> F (Frequency) -> Q (Characteristic Curve). Select the item to adjust. Only the G (Gain) can be adjusted for the low frequency equalizer ([LO-G] key). Therefore, the item will not change by pressing the key. 4. Turn the [JOG] dial to modify the parameter of the item to adjust. The EQ setting graphically appears on the LCD in real-time.