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This chapter explains the procedures for using a DAT
recorder in conjunction with the VS-880. Read this chapter
when you wish to save a song to a DAT recorder.
Song data created on the VS-880 can be saved using a DAT
recorder. This procedure is referred to as Òbackup.Ó The
procedure of loading the previously backed up song data
into the VS-880 is referred to as Òrecover.Ó The song data
that is backed up includes the data of all V-tracks, and song
settings such as locate points, mark points, and scene set-
tings.
Make backups of your data as a precaution against unfore-
seen problems, or when your disk drive is full and no more
recording is possible. We recommend that important data
be backed up twice, using separate tapes.
Since DAT tapes are easily transported, this is convenient
when you wish to exchange song data with a friend who
also has a VS-880, or when you have a VS-880 both at home
and in the studio.
Saving performance data to
a DAT recorder (Backup)
This procedure backs up the data of the specified song from
the currently drive.
1. Connect your DAT recorder to the VS-880.
Use an RCA phono type coaxial cable to connect the
VS-880Õs DIGITAL OUT connector to the digital input
connector (coaxial) of your DAT recorder. Set your
DAT recorder to record digital signals.
* Normally, the sample rate at which data is transmitted is
set at 48 kHz. This sample rate has no relation to the sam-
ple rate of the song data. If your DAT recorded requires
you to set the sample rate, set it to 48 kHz.
2. Press [SONG]. Then use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to
get the “SNG DAT Backup?” display, and press [YES].
3. The display will indicate “SNG Bak=,” so use the
TIME/VALUE dial to select the song that you wish to
backup. If you wish to backup all song data in the cur-
rent drive, select “ALL.”
4. Specify the time at which the backup operation will be
paused.
Press PARAMETER [ ] to get the ÒSNG Tape Len=Ó
display. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set a time that is
slightly shorter than the maximum length of your tape.
If you are using two or more tapes of different record-
ing lengths, specify the length of the shortest tape.
5. Specify whether or not the data transmission will be
slowed down.
Press PARAMETER [ ] to get the ÒSNG Backup
Wait=Ó display. If you are using a disk drive that reads
and writes data more slowly, such as a magneto-optical
disk drive, set this ÒON.Ó If this setting is ÒON,Ó the
backup will take longer, but there will be fewer prob-
lems with data transmission.
CONDITION MARKER#
MASTER
INPUT TRACK
AUX
TIMETIME
48
24
4
0
dB
1122
CONDITION MARKER#
MASTER
INPUT TRACK
AUX
TIMETIME
48
24
4
0
dB
1122
< Cautions for backup >
Backup cannot be done using devices other than a DAT
recorder, such as an MD recorder or a DCC recorder.
If a backup requires two or more tapes, use tapes of iden-
tical length so that they will be used most effectively.
Also, be sure to note the recorded sequence on the labels
of each tape.
Do not use 180 minute DAT tapes, since they contain thin-
ner tape and are prone to problems such as stretching and
becoming entangled in the recorder mechanism.
If your DAT recorder processes the data internally so that
the playback data is different than the recorded data,
backup cannot be performed correctly.
When song data is being backed up, sound will not be
output from the analog output jacks of the VS-880.
When backing up song data, turn the volume down to the
minimum position for any playback equipment (amps
etc.) that are connected to the DAT recorder. The song
data being sent to the DAT recorder consists of special sig-
nals that are recorded on disk. If this sound is monitored
from the DAT recorder at a high volume, your speakers
and/or your hearing may be damaged.
Roland will take no responsibility in the event that data is
lost due to a backup failure. Also, Roland can not guaran-
tee any backed up data regardless of the capabilities or
condition of the DAT recorder.
Chapter 7 Use with a DAT recorder (DAT backup)
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Chapter 7