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Quick Operation Guide
8 Track Digital Recorder
Model
16 Track Digital Recorder
Model
<About this manual>
This manual is the Quick Operation Guide for the Model D824/D1624.
This manual describes important information for using the recorder for the
first time including "Preparation of a recording medium" and "Formatting a
disk". Please read this manual carefully before using the recorder.
In addition, this manual also describes the basic operations such as "Connect-
ing the recorder to an external mixing console", "Basic recording for analog
source" and "Basic recording for digital source". Even if this is the first time
for you to use the recorder, you will be able to understand the basic opera-
tions of the recorder by reading this manual.
To use all of the recorder’s functions, please also read the separate Reference
manual. The pages of the Reference manual to be referred to are shown on
page 25.
<Note>
Because all keys and buttons on the Model D824 and D1624 are identical,
most descriptions are done based on the Model D1624. Please note any dif-
ferences between the Model D824 and D1624, the explanation or note for
each model will be described.
D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
<Recording media>
This recorder is not equipped with recording media for recording and playback. Please read the section
from page 5 to prepare the recording media to record, playback, and edit data on the recorder.
<Damages>
Fostex in not responsible for any direct or consequential damages caused by operating the recorder and/
or a connected E-IDE hard disk.
<Copyrights>
It is prohibited by law to use materials recorded on the recorder from music CDs and/ or video tapes for
which copyrights belong to a third party for commercial contents, broadcasts, sales, and/ or distribution,
except for your personal entertainment.
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Contents
Package contents............................................................................................................ 5
Recording media ............................................................................................................. 5
Preparation for the current drive .................................................................................... 6
Installing a hard disk in a removable case ................................................................................. 6
Formatting a hard disk drive....................................................................................................... 9
Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk..................................11
Setup of the Internal Clock ........................................................................................... 12
Connecting a analog mixer ........................................................................................... 13
Connections when using the D824 ...........................................................................................13
Connections when using the D1624 .........................................................................................14
Connecting a digital mixer ............................................................................................ 15
Connections when using the D824 ...........................................................................................15
Connections when using the D1624 .........................................................................................15
Basic recording ............................................................................................................. 16
Initial settings .............................................................................................................................16
About sampling frequency ........................................................................................................16
Basic analog recording ...............................................................................................................17
Undo and redo recording (single undo/redo...........................................................................18
Basic digital recording................................................................................................................19
Multitrack recording using overdubbing...................................................................... 21
Ping-pong recording ..................................................................................................... 21
MIxdown ........................................................................................................................ 21
Recording in a new Program ........................................................................................ 22
Basic Locate function ................................................................................................... 23
Playback using the Vari-pitch function ........................................................................ 24
Reference manual reference pages.............................................................................. 25
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Package contents
Make sure that the package contains all the items listed below. The illustrations may not precisely
match the appearance of the actual items. If you find that items are missing, contact your local
dealer.
Detachable controller
Main unit
Dust cover
Install this cover over the
connectors
on
the
removable case after you
install the hard disk.
Refer to page “7” for more
information.
Removable case
Install a hard disk into this removable
case. Refer to page “6” for more
information.
Hard disk fixing screws
Use these screws to fix the hard disk to
the removable case. Refer to page “7”
for more information.
Insulation paper
Use these seals when you
install the hard disk into the
removable case. Refer to page
“7” for more information.
Lock-unlock key
Use this key when you install the
removable case with the hard disk in the
recorder. Refer to page “8” for more
information.
Recording media
The recorder is not equipped with any recording medium for recording/playback such as a hard
disk drive (in this manual, we call the installed medium "current drive"). Therefore, to execute the
multitrack recording using the recorder, you have to separately prepare a current drive.
For a current drive, you can use any universal "E-IDE" hard disk drive* which has been tested and
approved by FOSTEX. A hard disk drive can be installed in the removable case attached.
<OPERATION CONFIRMED HD & BACKUP MEDIA LIST for FOSTEX D824/D1624>
The updated information on the operation-confirmed HD and backup media for D824/D1624 is
mentioned in the following Fostex international web site.
<http://www.fostex.co.jp/int/index.htm>
For those who are not able to check our web site, please contact Fostex distributor in your territory.
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Preparation for the current drive
This recorder has a slot for an optional hard disk. First you need to install a hard disk into the
removable case included in this recorder package before you install it into the slot.
The following instructions assume that you have already purchased an E-IDE hard disk unit.
Prepare the following items for hard disk installation:
Dust cover
Fixing screws
Insulation seals
Lock-unlock key
Hard disk unit
Removable case
<Note>
Be sure to turn off the power to the recorder (or remove the power cable from the AC outlet) before
installing a hard disk.
Installing a hard disk in a removable case
First, you need to disassemble the removable case included in the package so that you can install a hard
disk into it.
Disassembling the removable case
1.Apply your thumb to the edge of the case on the connector side as shown in the figure, and slightly pull the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
2.Apply your thumbs to the side of the case and open the cover. In the same manner, open the cover on the other side.
(Caution: Be careful not to pinch your fingers.)
<Notes on handling a hard disk>
• A hard disk is a high-precision device. Do not apply any impact to the disk when and after you install it in
the case. Do not leave the disk near a device that generates a strong magnetic field. Choose a level and stable
surface for installation. Be careful not to injure yourself.
Fostex is not liable for any malfunction or damage to the hard disk caused by mishandling.
• You need to set the DIP (Jumper) switch on the hard disk to “MASTER” before you install it into the removable
case. If the switch is set to “SLAVE,” the hard disk will not function correctly.
Refer to the instruction manual that came with your hard disk for more information on the DIP (Jumper)
switch setting.
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Connecting cables
1.Connect the cables in the removable case to the connectors on the rear of the hard disk.
As shown in the figure, first connect the power supply cable. Make sure that you connect the cables securely
in the correct direction.
<Note on the connectors>
Some connectors on the hard disks may be too tight to connect cables easily. Do not apply excessive
force to such connectors to avoid injury or damage to the hard disk.
Fixing the hard disk to the case
1.Align the screw holes.
As shown in the figure, align the screw holes on the side of the disk with the holes on the case.
2.Insert four included fixing screws (two screws on each side) and tighten them.
Tighten four screws (two on each side).
Align the screw holes on the other side of the hard disk with the holes
on the case.
<Note on tightening the screws>
Do not tighten the screws too much. Otherwise, you may damage the case.
Assembling the case
<Note>
When you assemble the case, follow the note below:
If a projecting part on the hard disk touches the cover, apply the insulation seal (included in the
package) to the surface of the case where the part would touch. If you use the disk with its part
touching the cover, a short-circuit may occur, leading to a malfunction.
1.Assemble the case by installing the covers.
After you assemble the case, store the case in a place not subject to magnetic fields. If you remove the case
from the recorder and store or move the unit, cover the connectors on the removable case with the dust cover
(included in the package) to protect the hard disk from building up static electricity and dust.
Do not touch the connectors with your fingers to avoid static electricity.
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Installing the removable case in the recorder
1. Remove the blank panel that covers the slot for the disk on the front panel of the recorder. (Note: Do not insert your
fingers into the slot when the slot cover is open. Otherwise, electrical shock or injury may occur.)
2. Install the removable case (containing a hard disk inside) into the slot.
Push in the case with the correct side facing toward you. (Use both hands to push it in so that the surface of
the case and the front panel become flush.)
3. Use the included key to lock the removable case.
Blank panel
Removable case
Lock-unlock key
<CAUTION>
Do not forget to lock the removable case installed into the slot.
When locking or unlocking the removable case with the key, make sure that the recorder's
power is off.
Connecting a detachable controller
1. Attach a detachable controller (included) to the hooks on the front panel.
2. Securely insert the controller’s connector cable to the connector on the front panel.
Instead of using the controller, you may use an optional extension cable (Model 8551). Consult your dealer
for more information.
Model 8551 Optional extension cable
Consult the dealer you purchased the recorder from or our sales office about information on
the extension cable.
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Formatting a hard disk drive
After installing a hard disk drive into the recorder, you must format the disk; otherwise you cannot
record or playback any data. Note that the following explanation assumes that the disk is
unformatted. If you want to know how to reformat a formatted disk, see the Reference manual.
<CAUTION>
Be sure to connect the recorder to the power supply specified in the specification section of the Refer-
ence manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage.
Flashing
1. Turn the power on.
The display will show the ROM version and time/date,
followed by [Initializing...] -> [Current IDE Drv] -> [(hard
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3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key again.
The display changes the screen for setting the sampling
frequency and quantization (default indication is [44.1kHz
24bit?]).
You can select a desired sampling frequency and quanti-
zation via the JOG dial from the following options;
[44.1kHz_24bit], [44.1kHz_16bit], [48kHz_16bit],
[48kHz_24bit], and [96k_24bit_8trk].
The following table may be helpful for you to make your
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appears with a flashing [SURE?], asking whether or
not to format the installed hard disk. The model
name is shown in *** area in the example below.
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96kHz
24 bits
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Sampling frequency
Quantization
24 bits
24 bits
16 bits
16 bits
8 real tracks
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D824
Number of available
tracks
8 real tracks
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16 additional tracks
16 real tracks
D1624
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8 additional tracks
<Available recording time after formatting (common to D824 and D1624)>
A greater sampling frequency will reduce the available recording time/space after formatting. Under the same
sampling frequency setting, the greater quantization (bit number) reduces the available recording time.
The following table shows the "approximate available recording time" under each sampling frequency/quantiza-
tion. Depending on your medium, the available recording time may differ slightly. It will be a good idea to check
the available recording time. See “Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk” on page 11.
Note that the available time values in the following table are based on a mono track recording.
44.1kHz
48kHz
96kHz
24 bits
Capacity
10.0G
16 bits
24 bits
16 bits
24 bits
Approx. 1888min. Approx. 1258min.
Approx. 1735min.
Approx.
577min.
Approx. 1156min.
<Note>
As shown in the table above, if you format the current drive at 96 kHz/24 bits, only eight real tracks are available,
even with the D1624. Also note that data recorded on the current drive of the D824 or D1624 which is formatted at
96 kHz/24 bits cannot save to an external DAT recorder or adat. See the Reference manual for details about the
save/load operations.
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4. Select the desired sampling frequency
using the JOG dial and press the EXECUTE/
YES key.
By pressing the EXECUTE/YES key after selecting the
sampling frequency, the screen for the multiple undo On/
Off setting will appear. To select On or Off, the JOG dial
can be used. (The default setting is On.)
6. PresstheEXECUTE/YESwhileholdingdown
the RECORD button.
The size of unformatted area on the hard disk appears
on the display, and counts down as the formatting
progresses. (The following example shows a disk with
2100MB of unformatted space.)
Also, thesegmentsinthe“∞”columnofthelevelmeters
light up, and they turn off one by one starting from
the right end.
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It will take a while to complete formatting, especially if
you are formatting a large-capacity disk.
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This indicates the size of the unformatted area on the
hard disk.
Multiple Undo function
On (default)
Off
SETUP
When set to On, the undo
function is applied to all takes
(recording, editing, etc.) ex-
ecuted after the disk has been
formatted. However, con-
sumption of the hard disk in-
creases, so if the disk capac-
ity is not large enough, we
recommend setting this func-
tion to Off.
When set to Off, the undo
function is only applied to the
current take (recording, edit-
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If the disk capacity is not large
enough, we recommend set-
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The segments turn off one by one from
the right end as the formatting
progresses.
For details on multiple undo function, refer to the Refer-
ence Manual.
When the format operation is complete, the screen
changes as follows and disk operation stops.
Indicates the selected sampling fre-
quency (44.1kHz or 48kHz). When 96kHz
is selected, nothing will be indicated.
5. Select On or Off via the JOG dial, and press
the EXECUTE/YES key.
The screen for selecting the format appears (the default
shows [Standard Format?]).
SETUP
You can select the format type between Standard Format
and Quick Format using the JOG dial. See the following
table about the format types.
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8 will always light regardless of the se-
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the indicators for tracks 1 - 16 light when
selecting 44.1kHz or 48kHz while tracks
1- 8 light when selecting 96kHz.
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When the format operation is
complete, [COMPLETED!] appears
and the disk stops.
Standard Format (default)
Quick Format
Formatting this way, the re-
corder assumes that all sec-
tors in the hard disk are good
and simply formats the disk.
The time required to format
is very short, however, bad
sectors on the disk will not be
found.
During formatting, the re-
corder checks the hard disk
performance including the
access time of each block.
The time required for the for-
mat is longer but the reliabil-
ity is enhanced.
7. Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button.
The screen changes from the format menu in SETUP
mode to the ABS Time Base display.
In general, it is best to select
this default format type.
Select this format type only
when using a new hard disk
that is checked by FOSTEX.
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When you format the hard disk one Program (*1) is automatically set up, and “ABS 00m 00s 00f” (ABS Time Base
- *2) appears, indicating that the top of the Program is located.
Now, you can start recording, playback, and editing on this unit using the installed hard disk.
Program number
ABS time base
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(*1) Program:
You can set up a maximum of 99 Programs, limited by the available space on your hard disk. You can
select any Program to perform recording, playback, and edit (Program Select function). You may also
name the Programs to facilitate managing individual songs (Program Title Edit function). You can
delete unnecessary Programs (Program Delete function). For more information, refer to the Reference
Manual.
(*2) Time Base:
This document and the Reference Manual use the word “Time Base” frequently. This refers to the units
to indicate the current transport position of the recorder, in other words, Absolute Time.
This recorder also uses MTC (MIDI timecode) and BAR/BEAT/CLK (bar/beat/clock). An MTC value is
a relative time value calculated by adding an MTC offset value to the ABS time value. BAR/BEAT/CLK
indicates a position within a song of this recorder’s tempo map based on the MIDI clock position
pointer. You can switch to any of these units as follows. For more information on the Time Base, refer
to the Reference Manual.
• When ABS Time Base appears on the display, hold down the SHIFT key and press the DISP SEL key
repeatedly
to switch among these units.
MTC Time Base
BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base
ABS Time Base
MTC
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Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk
It is a good idea to check the available recording time after you format the disk. To do so, press the DISP
SEL key to display the REMAIN time indication, which indicates the available recording time and recording
space in the selected Time Base unit. (The following example shows a disk with 6 hours 37 minutes 20
seconds (06h 37m 20s) of available recording time and 2.1GB of space.)
<Note>
The REMAIN time values are based on a mono track recording. If you wish to record on multiple tracks,
you can find out how many minutes of a song you can record by dividing the REMAIN time value by the
number of tracks. Check the REMAIN value each time before you make a new recording.
Time remaining
When Bar/Beat/Clk is se-
Space remaining
REMAIN
lected, you can see the re-
maining recording space in
bar/beat/click.
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Setup of the Internal Clock
This recorder contains an internal clock function.
Upon finishing format of the current drive, set internal clock to the present time by procedure
explained below. Procedures below is explained on the assumption that current drive has been
formatted, the program head (ABS 0) is displayed and this recorder is on standby.
<Note>
Be sure the internal clock is setup to the correct year, month, day and present time.
The year, month, day and time are important data necessary for executing the "Multiple Undo Function"
explained in the Reference Manual. For details on multiple undo function, refer to the Reference Manual.
4. Move edit point with the SHUTTLE dial and
input the number with the JOG dial.
1. Press the SETUP key while in the stop
mode.
The following numbers can be input at each edit
The recorder will enter the SETUP mode and [Sig-
point.
nature Set?] menu will be displayed.
Hour
Minute
Day
Month
Year
:00 ~ 23
:00 ~ 59
:01 ~ 31
:January ~ December
:00 ~ 99
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<Note>
2. Rotate JOG dial to display the [Date & Time
Set?] (? blinks) menu and press the
The "second" figures will start from 00 at the instant the
following is executed (Pressing the EXECUTE/YES key).
Press the EXECUTE/YES key in reference to the time
announcement.
EXECUTE/YES key.
The recorder will change to display of hour, minute,
second, day and month in real time setup at ship-
ping the recorder from the plant (Example is De-
cember 8, 14 hour, 48 minutes, 15 seconds).
5. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The recorder will be set to the time/month, day
that was input and continue to function as the
internal clock.
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EXIT/NO key or STOP button twice.
The recorder will change to the time base display prior
to entering the SETUP mode.
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Hour, minute, second, day and month at the
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be edited (Hour display will flash).
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Connecting a analog mixer
The D824 should connect to an "8 tape in/8 buss (group) out" or "8-tape in/4 buss (group) out"
analog mixing console.
The D1624 should connect to an "16 tape in/8 buss (group) out" or "8 tape in/4 buss (group) out"
analog mixing console. See the following connection examples for both cases.
<Note>
Be sure to turn off the power to all devices before connecting the mixing console.
Connections when using the D824
Connecting a mixer that has eight TAPE INs
Connecting a mixer that has eight TAPE INs
and eight BUSS OUTs (or GROUP OUTs)
Connect TAPE INs 1-8 of the mixer to ANALOG OUTs 1-
8 of the D824, and connect BUSS OUTs (GROUP OUTs)
1-8 to ANALOG INs 1-8 of the D824.
and four BUSS OUTs (or GROUP OUTs)
Connect TAPE INs 1-8 of the mixer to ANALOG OUTs 1-
8 of the D824, and connect BUSS OUTs (GROUP OUTs)
1-4 to ANALOG INs 1-4 of the D824.
In this case, first record Tracks 1-4, then re-patch the
cables to record Tracks 5-8.
With this example, you can make simultaneous eight-
track recordings.
It would be convenient to connect a patch bay between
the D824’s ANALOG INs and the mixer’s BUSS OUTs
(GROUP OUTs) so that you can make connections from
the front.
D824
D824
Patch bay
Analog mixer
Analog mixer
<Hints>
By using the optional Model 5042 (8-8 I/O card for the D824) or Model 5043 (8-16 I/O card for the D1624), you can
input and output analog audio signals via balanced connections.
For details about the optional accessories, consult the dealer you purchased the recorder from or our sales office.
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Connections when using the D1624
Connecting a mixer that has sixteen TAPE INs
Connecting a mixer that has sixteen TAPE INs
and eight BUSS OUTs (or GROUP OUTs)
Connect TAPE INs 1-16 of the mixer to ANALOG OUTs
1-16 of the D1624, and connect BUSS OUTs (GROUP
OUTs) 1-8 to ANALOG INs 1-8 of the D1624.
With this example, you can make simultaneous eight-
track recordings (track 1-8, or 9-16).
and four BUSS OUTs (or GROUP OUTs)
Connect TAPE INs 1-16 of the mixer to ANALOG OUTs
1-16 of the D1624, and connect BUSS OUTs (GROUP
OUTs) 1-4 to ANALOG INs 1-4 of the D1624.
If the mixer provides only four buss (group) out-
puts, record to Tracks 1-4 first, then repatch the
cables and make recordings onto Tracks 5-8, then
Tracks 9-12, then Tracks13-16.
<Hints>
INPUTs 1-8 of the D1624 feed the input signals to both
Tracks 1-8 and 9-16 simultaneously. Therefore, you
can record signals onto Tracks 9-16 as well as Tracks
1-8 by switching the RECORD TRACK select keys, with-
out the need for repatching.
In this case, it is a good idea to have a patch bay
between ANALOG INs of the D1624 and BUSS OUTs
(GROUP OUTs) of the mixer, allowing repatching
from the front of the patch bay.
D1624
D1624
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
Patch bay
Analog mixer
Analog mixer
<Hints>
By using the optional Model 5042 (8-8 I/O card for the D824) or Model 5043 (8-16 I/O card for the D1624), you can
input and output analog audio signals via balanced connections.
For details about the optional accessories, consult the dealer you purchased the recorder from or our sales office.
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
Connecting a digital mixer
To connect the recorder to a digital recording mixing console, refer to the following examples.
<CAUTION>
• When connecting the recorder to a digital mixing console, make sure that the power of both units are off.
• The connection examples shown below work only when the current drive of the recorder is formatted with the
sampling frequency at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz (regardless of quantization). If the drive is formatted with the sampling
frequency at 96 kHz, DIGITAL/DATA IN and OUT terminals are not usable and the following connection examples
will not work. To connect the recorder to a digital mixing console (or an external digital device) which supports the
96 kHz sampling frequency, you will need to install the Model 8350 (8-channel AES/EBU I/O card) which will be
available soon to the recorder. For details about the Model 8350, consult the dealer you purchased the recorder
from or our sales office.
Connections when using the D1624
Connections when using the D824
DIGITAL/DATA
OUTPUT 1-8
DIGITAL/DATA
INPUT 1-8
DIGITAL/DATA
INPUT 1-8
or
DIGITAL/DATA
OUTPUT 1-8
or
INPUT 9-16
OUTPUT 9-16
OPTICAL
WORD
OUT
WORD
OUT
DATA
OUT
WORD IN
DATA IN
DATA
OUT
WORD IN
DATA IN
INPUT
1
INPUT
2
INPUT
3
INPUT
4
INPUT
5
INPUT
6
INPUT
7
INPUT
8
MONITOR
PHONES
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
2TRK IN
PAD
PAD
PAD
PAD
INPUT
1
INPUT
2
INPUT
3
INPUT
4
INPUT
5
INPUT
6
INPUT
7
INPUT
8
MONITOR
PHONES
26dB
26dB
26dB
TRIM
26dB
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
GAIN
GAIN
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
2TRK IN
-60
-34
-16
-60
-34
-10
-50
-10
-50
-10
-50
-10
-50
-16
-60
-34
-16
-60
-34
-16
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
+10
+10
+10
+10
PAD
PAD
PAD
PAD
26dB
26dB
26dB
TRIM
26dB
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
GAIN
GAIN
METER
OL
-3
-6
-60
-34
-16
-60
-34
-10
-50
-10
-50
-10
-50
-10
-50
-16
-60
-34
-16
-60
-34
-16
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
+10
+10
+10
+10
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-12
-18
-24
-36
-40
METER
OL
-3
-6
L
R
ST BUSS/SOLO
-9
-12
-18
-24
-36
-40
L
R
ST BUSS/SOLO
PAGE SELECT
1-8 ANALOG IN
9-16 ADAT IN
17-20 EFF RTN
SETUP
EQ/LO
GAIN
EQ/LO-MID
GAIN
EQ/HI-MID
GAIN
EQ/HI-MID
GAIN
SELECTED EQ
EQ ON
EFF EDIT
SYSTEM
MIDI
EFF
1
EFF
2
PAGE SELECT
1-8 ANALOG IN
9-16 ADAT IN
17-20 EFF RTN
EQ LIBRARY
EFF LIBRARY
FREQ
PAN
Q
FREQ
PAN
Q
FREQ
Q
FREQ
Q
CURRENT SCENE STATUS
RECALL
STORE
RECALL
STORE
SELECTED EQ
EQ ON
EFF EDIT
SETUP
EQ/LO
GAIN
EQ/LO-MID
GAIN
EQ/HI-MID
GAIN
EQ/HI-MID
GAIN
SYSTEM
MIDI
EFF
1
EFF
2
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
EQ EDIT
SOLO
ON
EQ EDIT
SOLO
ON
EQ EDIT
SOLO
ON
EQ EDIT
EQ EDIT
EQ EDIT
SOLO
ON
EQ EDIT
EQ EDIT
EQ LIBRARY
EFF LIBRARY
FREQ
PAN
Q
FREQ
PAN
Q
FREQ
Q
FREQ
Q
CURRENT SCENE STATUS
KEY MODE
RECALL
STORE
RECALL
STORE
ROUTING/
PHASE
PAIR/
GROUP
REC BUSS
SOLO
SCENE MEMORY
RECALL STORE
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
MMC SEND
EQ EDIT
SOLO
ON
EQ EDIT
SOLO
ON
EQ EDIT
SOLO
ON
EQ EDIT
EQ EDIT
EQ EDIT
SOLO
ON
EQ EDIT
EQ EDIT
CHANNEL/
METER
CH VIEW
KEY MODE
ROUTING/
PHASE
PAIR/
GROUP
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
REC BUSS
SOLO
SCENE MEMORY
RECALL STORE
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
SOLO
MMC SEND
CHANNEL/
METER
CH VIEW
FADER MODE
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
AUX1
AUX3
EFF1
AUX2
AUX4
EFF2
/-1
+1/
EXIT
DATA
FADER MODE
+10
+10
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
AUX1
AUX3
EFF1
AUX2
AUX4
EFF2
/-1
+1/
ADD.AUX
0
-10
-20
0
0
-10
-20
-10
EXIT
-20
-30
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-10
-20
-10
-20
DATA
+10
+10
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
+10
0
ENTER
CHANNEL
ADD.AUX
-20
0
-10
-20
0
0
-10
-20
-10
-40
-60
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-20
-30
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
-10
-20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ENTER
CHANNEL
-40
-60
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ANALOG IN
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8
16
1
9
2
10
18
3
11
19
4
12
20
5
13
7
15
ADAT IN
EFF RTN
MASTER
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ANALOG IN
6
14
8
16
1
9
2
10
18
3
11
19
4
12
20
5
13
7
15
ADAT IN
EFF RTN
MASTER
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Digital mixer
Digital mixer
<Hints>
* When connecting the recorder to a digital mixing console as shown in the example above, unlike connecting to an
analog console, both digital devices must be synchronized with each other.
To achieve this, use "word clock," the signal for synchronization.
Word clock is used to synchronize all digital words in a system. Normally one digital devices in the system acts as
a master of word clock, and the other devices act as slaves. All the slave devices receive the word clock fed from the
master device and synchronize to it. In the example above, the recorder acts as a word clock master and the digital
mixing console acts as a slave and synchronizes with the recorder. The word clock is fed from the WORD OUT
terminal of the recorder to the WORD IN terminal of the digital mixing console.
* Note that the master word clock setting of the digital mixing console must match the recorder's sampling frequency
(44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). See the instruction manual of the digital mixing console for details.
To execute the digital multitrack recording using a digital mixing console, see "Basic digital recording" on page 19
for details about the digital multitrack recording using a digital mixing console.
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
Basic recording
After you finish preparing a recording media and connecting a mixer, you can start basic recording
using this recorder.
Initial settings
You need to reset all the controls on this recorder to their initial settings according to the controls and
switches on the mixer before you proceed to the next step. This procedure is called “Initialize” in this
Guide and in the Reference Manual. The buttons and switches on this recorder should be reset as shown
below. Remember to “initialize this recorder” before you start a new session.
Turn off AUTO PUNCH mode.
Turn off AUTO RTN mode and AUTO
(The REHEARSAL and TAKE
LEDs go off.)
The STORE key and RECALL
key LEDs turn off.
PLAY mode. (AUTO RTN and AUTO
PLAY indicators turn off.)
Locate the top of the selected
Program (ABS 0).
Turn off the TRACK SHIFT key LED.
Set all RECORD TRACK select keys to
“SAFE.” The track indicators (square
frames) turn off.
Turn off the Vari Pitch function. (The
VARI PITCH key LED turns off.)
Stop the recorder. (The STOP
button LED turn off.)
About Sampling Frequency
The sampling frequency is important when recording a digital source, as described later in "Basic
digital recording", but is not as important when recording analog source.
As described earlier in "Formatting a hard disk drive", the sampling frequency and quantization of
the current drive (<44.1 kHz 16 bit or 24 bit>, <48 kHz 16 bit or 24 bit> or <96 kHz 24 bit>) are
fixed when formatting. Therefore, the sampling frequency of a digital device connected to the
recorder must match the recorder's sampling frequency.
For example, if you record a CD source digitally, the recorder's sampling frequency must be 44.1
kHz because the sampling frequency of a CD source is 44.1 kHz. If you use the 48 kHz digital signal
of adat, the recorder's sampling frequency must be 48 kHz.
The sampling frequency selected when formatting the disk is indicated in the display. Please note
that no indication means the disk is formatted at 96 kHz sampling frequency.
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[44.1kHz] or [48kHz] is indicated.
When formatted at 96 kHz, noth-
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
Basic analog recording
The following explanation assumes that this recorder has been connected to an external mixing console
(as explained in the “Connecting a Mixer” section), and that the audio is input from the mixer’s BUSS
OUT (or GROUP OUT) into this recorder’s ANALOG IN.
Before you start a new session, initialize the recorder.
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2
3 7
Starting recording
Selecting a recording track
1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the desired
3.Hold down the RECORD button and press the PLAY
recording track to set it in READY mode.
The “ready” track indicator (a small square) flashes on the
display.
button.
The flashing RECORD LED and the track indicator (a small
square) light up steadily.
Stopping recording
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4.Press the STOP button.
When the recorder section is stopped, the [Pls Wait!] message
appearsonthedisplaymomentarily, thenthecurrentposition
appears. The ready track indicators flash.
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Playing the recorded tracks
Adjusting the recording level
5.Press the RECORD TRACK select keys for the ready
tracks to set the tracks in the safe status.
The flashing track indicators turn off.
This recorder does not have any recording level controls.
You need to adjust the recording level on the device that
outputs recording data. Use the group master faders on
the mixer (faders that control the output level of BUSS
OUTs 1-8). Set the recording tracks on this recorder to
input monitoring status so that you can check the level
adjustment.
6. Hold down the STOP button and press the REWIND
button to locate the top of the Program (ABS 0).
The top of the Program is immediately located in LOCATE
ABS 0 mode.
7.Press the PLAY button.
The playback starts from the top of the Program.
Adjust the level of input signal at TAPE IN on the mixer and
monitor the sound.
2.Press the RECORD button once. (The RECORD LED
flashes.)
The “ready” tracks enter the input monitoring status.
As you raise the group output level on the mixer, the level
meter segments of the ready tracks light up. Adjust the level
so that the [0] to [3] level segments of the level meter light
up at the highest peak.
Repeat the procedure described above to record more tracks
(mono track or multiple tracks). You can record eight different
sound sources on this recorder simultaneously.
If the “OL” segments of the meter light up, the recording
level is too high. If the recording level is too high on a digital
recorder, the recording signal may distort, unlike ananalog
recorder. Especially, if you are recording vocal or acoustic
instruments, the recording level may suddenly peak.
Inthiscase, youmaywanttolowerthesignalpeakbyapplying
a compressor/limiter using an insertion connector.
<Undo and redo recording>
If you make a mistake or you are not satisfied with
the recording, you can “undo” recording. Refer to
the “Undo and redo recording” section below.
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
Undo and redo recording (single undo/redo)
Everybody makes mistakes. If you make a mistake in recording, you can restore and re-do the data that
existed before the mistake occurred. These functions are called “Undo” and “Redo,” and are executed by
the UNDO/REDO key on the control panel.
The Undo function enables you to cancel the latest recording or edit and restore the previous state.
Using the Redo function after using the Undo function enables you to cancel the Uno operation and
restore the latest recording or edit. These functions have some limitations as described in the <Note>
below.
As described earlier in "Formatting a new disk", if you format the disk with the multiple undo
function ON, "multiple undo" is possible. See "Multiple undo function" in the Reference manual.
<Note>
You can repeatedly use the Undo/Redo functions until you
perform one of the following operations:
After recording
Recorded area
* You make a new recording.
Undo
Redo
* You perform a new edit (Copy/Paste, Move/Paste, Auto
Before recording
Punch in/out, Erase, etc.).
* You turn off the power to the recorder.
* You select a different Program.
* You execute the Multiple Undo operation.
The recorder displays [Redo!], then [COMPLETED !], and
displays the previous Time Base indication.
1, 2 (UNDO/REDO key)
Performing the Redo operation will cancel the Undo
operation and restore the state obtained after recording.
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<Hints>
The single undo/redo function executes undo/redo
operation only against the latest take.
The "multiple undo function" can execute undo
against all takes after the current disk had been
formatted. When the multiple undo function is
set to ON, the recorder stores all takes automati-
cally and can recall the desired take (undo) if nec-
essary.
1.After making a recording (or playing back a newly
recorded data), press the UNDO/REDO key.
The recorder displays [Undo!], then [COMPLETED !], and
displays the previous Time Base indication.
Undoing the recording will restore the status obtained
before recording.
<Cautions for the multiple undo function>
• Multiple undo is possible only when the current
disk is formatted with the "Multiple undo function"
ON.
• A disk formatted with the multiple undo function
ON has more information stored on it more than a
disk formatted with the multiple undo function OFF.
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• With the single undo/redo function described
above, the data you undo will be erased when the
next recording is done. Therefore, once you execute
a single undo, the undone take cannot be restored
even if you execute multiple undo later.
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2.To cancel the undo operation, press the UNDO/
REDO key again.
* Refer to the Reference manual for details.
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
Basic digital recording
Assuming that the recorder is connected to an external digital mixing console, let's make a basic multitrack
recording of "adat" digital signals. (See the instruction manual of the digital mixing console about how to
output "adat" digital signals from the console.) To make a multitrack recording of "adat" digital signals by
connecting the recorder to a digital mixing console, you first have to set "Digital In (D. In?)" and "Digital Out
(D. Out?)" in the SETUP mode to input and output "adat" digital signals, as well as to set "Reference clock
(Clock Sel?)".
Selecting Digital In
If you select [adat:Async] when the normal "adat" digital
signals are fed from the digital mixing console, [DIGITAL]
will light. If you select [adat:Sync], [DIGITAL] and [EXT
SYNC] will light.
<About Digital In selection>
Besides the default [Analog] setting, you can select the desired
setting from [SPDIF:Async], [SPDIF:Sync], [adat:Async] and
[adat:sync].
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SETUP
When [Analog] is selected, no digital input is assigned to any
track so you cannot accept digital signals from the DIGITAL/
DATA IN terminals.
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When [SPDIF:Async] or [SPDIF:Sync] is selected, the S/P DIF sig-
nal (for L and R) from an external digital device are assigned to
Track 1 and 2 of the recorder. According to the system configu-
ration, select "asynchronizing to the digital input" (Async) or
"synchronizing to the digital input" (Sync).
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When [adat:Async] or [adat:Sync] is selected, the "adat" signals
(ch. 1 - ch. 8) from an external "adat" device are assigned to the
inputs of recorder's Tracks 1 - 8 (*). According to the system
configuration, select "asynchronizing to the digital input" (Async)
or "synchronizing to the digital input" (Sync).
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DIGITAL
Lit
After completing the Digital In setting, select "Digital Out".
When setting Digital In to an "Async" mode ([adat:Async] or
[SPDIF:Async]), Also select "Reference clock".
(*) With the D824, Tracks 1-8 are assigned to DIGI-
TAL/DATA INs 1-8. With the D1624, Tracks 1-8 are
assigned to DIGITAL/DATA INs 1-8, and Tracks 9-16
are assigned to DIGITAL/DATA INs 9-16.
Selecting Digital Out
<About Digital Out selection>
In addition to [D. out adat] which is the default setting, you can
select [D. out SPDIF].
1. Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP mode.
The [Signature Set?] menu appears.
When [D. out adat] is selected, the outputs of Tracks 1-8 (*) are
assigned to Digital Out. This default setting allows to feed digital
signals to a digital mixing console or adat device equipped with
the "adat" input terminal.
2. Select the [D. in?] menu by using the JOG dial,-
and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The current selection will be displayed together with "D.
(*) With the D824, Tracks 1-8 are assigned to DIGI-
TAL/DATA OUTs 1-8. With the D1624, Tracks 1-8 are
assigned to DIGITAL/DATA OUTs 1-8, and Tracks 9-
16 are assigned to DIGITAL/DATA INs 9-16.
in?" (the default is "Analog").
By pressing the EXECUTE/YES key, the selection starts flash-
ing, showing that you can now change the selection.
SETUP
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When [D. out SPDIF] is selected, the outputs of two tracks (*) are
assigned to Digital Out. This setting allows output the S/P DIF
digital signal (for L and R) to an external digital device.
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(*) With the D824, Tracks 1-8 are assigned to DIGI-
TAL/DATA OUTs 1-8. With the D1624, Tracks 1 and
2 are assigned to DIGITAL/DATA OUTs 1-8, and Tracks
3 and 4 are assigned to DIGITAL/DATA INs 9-16.
SETUP
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4. Select the [D.out?] menu by using the JOG dial,
and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The current selection is displayed together with "D. out?".
The default is [D.out adat]. If another selection is displayed,
select [D.out adat] using the following operation.
Press the EXECUTE/YES key and the current selection will
starts flashing.
3. Select [adat:Async] or [adat:Sync] by using the
JOG dial, and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
To lock the mixing console to recorder's WORD OUT (or
digital out), select [adat:Async].
If the mixing console cannot be locked to the digital word
clock, select [adat:Sync].
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
SETUP
6. Select the [Clock Sel?] menu via using the JOG
dial, and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
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The current reference clock is displayed together with
"Clock Sel?". The default is [Clock Sel? Int].
Press the EXECUTE/YES key, and the current selection will
start flashing.
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5. Select [D.out adat] by using the JOG dial, and
SETUP
press the EXECUTE/YES key.
Now the Digital Out is set to "adat".
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Setting the reference clock
Flashing
When setting "Digital In" (see the previous page) to
an "Async" mode ("adat:Async" or "SPDIF:Async"), you
must select whether the recorder is referenced to the
internal clock or word clock from an external digital
device. When setting "Digital In" to a "Sync" mode
("adat:Sync" or "SPDIF:Sync"), the recorder is refer-
enced to the word clock received through the exter-
nal digital audio signal.
7. Select the desired reference clock by using the
JOG dial, and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The reference clock is now set to your desired clock.
When connecting the recorder to a digital mixing console
that can accept the word clock from the WORD OUT of the
recorder, set the recorder's reference clock to [Int].
See the table below in other cases.
<About reference clock setting>
8. Press the EXIT/NO key or STOP button to exit
the SETUP mode.
The display shows the beginning of the disk with ABS
time base.
You must set the reference clock when setting "Digital
In" (see the previous page) to an "Async" mode
("adat:Async" or "SPDIF:Async"). You can select from
[Auto], [Word] and [Video] in addition to the default [Int].
Note that [Video] is available only when the optional TC/
SYNC card (model 8345) is installed.
After complete [Digital In], [Digital Out] and [Refer-
ence Clock] settings, execute the basic recording in a
similar manner to "Basic analog recording" described
earlier.
See the table below about the relation between the Digi-
tal In setting and reference clock.
[Clock Sel ?]
setting
Int
Auto
Video
Word
[D. in ?] setting
SPDIF :Async
When receiving word clock from
WORD IN, the recorder automati-
cally synchronizes to the incom-
ing clock, while the [DIGITAL] and
[EXT SYNC] indicators light in the
display.
When receiving word clock from
WORD IN, the recorder synchro-
nizes to the incoming clock, while
the [DIGITAL] and [EXT SYNC] in-
dicators light in the display.
Regardless of receiving or not re-
ceiving word clock from WORD IN,
the recorder is referenced to the
internal clock. When the recorder
receives correct digital signals, the
[DIGITAL] indicator lights in the
display.
clock received
from WORD IN
When no word clock is received,
the recorder is referenced to the
internal clock, while the [EXT
SYNC] indicator flashes.
When no word clock is received, the
[EXT SYNC] indicator flashes
showing that the recorder cannot be
locked.
no clock
received from
WORD IN
Available only when
installing the op-
tional Model 8345
TC/SYNC card. If
you try to select
“Video,” [Void w/o
Video] is displayed
and you cannot se-
lect it. See the ap-
pendix of the Refer-
ence manual for de-
tails.
clock received
from WORD IN
Regardless of receiving or not receiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder synchronizes to the
external S/P DIF digital signal. When the recorder receives correct digital signals, the [DIGITAL] and
[EXT SYNC] indicators light in the display. When Digital In is set to a SYNC mode, if you try to select
[Clock Sel?] menu, The display will show [Clock Sel D.in!] (indicating that the clock is set to Digital In!)
and the recorder ignores your operation.
SPDIF :Sync
adat :Async
adat :Sync
no clock
received from
WORD IN
When receiving word clock from When receiving word clock from
WORD IN, the recorder automati- WORD IN, the recorder synchro-
cally synchronizes to the incom- nizes to the incoming clock, while
ing clock, while the [DIGITAL] and the [DIGITAL] and [EXT SYNC] in-
[EXT SYNC] indicators light in the dicators light in the display.
display.
clock received Regardless of receiving or not re-
from WORD IN ceiving word clock from WORD
IN, the recorder is referenced to
the internal clock. When the re-
corder receives correct digital sig-
nals, the [DIGITAL] indicator lights
in the display.
When no word clock is received, When no word clock is received, the
the recorder is referenced to the [EXT SYNC] indicator flashes show-
internal clock, while the [EXT ing that the recorder cannot be
no clock
received from
WORD IN
SYNC] indicator flashes.
locked.
clock received
from WORD IN
Regardless of receiving or not receiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder synchronizes to
the external adat digital signals. When the recorder receives correct digital signals, the [DIGITAL]
and [EXT SYNC] indicators light in the display. When Digital In is set to a SYNC mode, if you try to
select [Clock Sel?] menu, The display will show [Clock Sel D.in!] (indicating that the clock is set to
Digital In!) and the recorder ignores your operation.
no clock
received from
WORD IN
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Multitrack recording using overdubbing
Multitrack recording is a term for the series of processes in which you record various sound sources to
different tracks and combine them into two mixes (L and R). This recording involves an important
process called “overdubbing,” in which you record additional sound sources to different tracks while
monitoring the input sound and listening to the recorded sound. The following procedure assumes that
you have already recorded a rhythm section using a drum machine on Track 1.
Initialize the recorder.
1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the
desired overdubbing track to set it in READY
mode.
The “ready” track’s indicator (a small square) flashes on the
display.
4. When you finish rehearsing, locate the top of the
Program for the actual take.
5. Press and hold down the RECORD button and
press the PLAY button. (Take)
Play the sound source accompanying the Track 1 sound in
the same way as during the rehearsal.
2. Press the RECORD button once.
The ready tracks enter input monitoring status, and the other
tracks enter playback monitoring status.
6. When you finish overdubbing, stop this unit,
locate the top of the Program, and play the
overdubbed sound as explained in the “Basic
Recording And Playback.”
3. Press the PLAYbutton to play the Program from
the beginning. (Rehearsal)
Adjust the level of the playback monitoring sound (rhythm
sound on Track 1) on the mixer. Play the sound source to
overdub and adjust the recording level on the mixer.
If you are not satisfied with your overdubbing, perform the
Undo function and record again.
In the same way, overdub the necessary tracks.
Ping-pong recording
Ping-pong recording is a recording process in which you mix the playback sound of multiple tracks and
record the mix on an empty track. Ping-pong recording enables you to use previously-recorded tracks in
a new recording. In this way, you can overdub more sound sources using a limited number of tracks.
The following procedure explains how to ping-pong record the sound sources recorded on Tracks 1-6 to
Tracks 7 and 8. Once you ping-pong record the tracks, you cannot apply effects to the individual tracks.
If necessary, apply effects on the mixer prior to ping-pong recording.
Initialize the recorder.
1. Set all tracks to the SAFE status.
5. Locate the top of the Program.
2. Locate the top of the Program on this recorder.
6. Start recording on the master recorder. (Take)
3. Set the master recorder to REC-STANDBY mode.
7. Press the PLAY button on this recorder to start
4. Play the Program from the beginning and adjust
playing the Program from the beginning.
the recording level on the master recorder while
adjusting the tonal quality and mix balance of
8. When mixdown is completed, stop the master
the playback sound from the mixer. (Rehearsal)
recorder and this recorder.
Adjust the input level on the master recorder so
that the STEREO OUT L/R meters on the mixer
respond to the same degree as the level meters
on the master recorder.
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Mixdown
After overdubbing and ping-pong recording, you can mix all track data into two channel stereo data and
record it onto your master recorder. This final process of multitrack recording is called “mixdown.”
The mixdown signals are usually output from the mixer’s STEREO OUT L/R. Connect the master recorder
Initialize the recorder.
1. Set all tracks to the SAFE status.
5. Locate the top of the Program.
2. Locate the top of the Program on this recorder.
3. SetthemasterrecordertoREC-STANDBYmode.
6. Start recording on the master recorder. (Take)
7. Press the PLAY button on this recorder to start
playing the Program from the beginning.
4. Play the Program from the beginning and adjust
the recording level on the master recorder while
adjusting the tonal quality and mix balance of
the playback sound from the mixer. (Rehearsal)
8. When mixdown is completed, stop the master
recorder and this recorder.
Adjust the input level on the master recorder so that the
STEREO OUT L/R meters on the mixer respond to the same
degree as the level meters on the master recorder.
Recording in a new Program
The explanation so far has been based on one Program set up when you format a current drive (E-IDE
hard disk or SCSI disk). You may create up to 99 Programs, depending on the available disk space.
Multiple Programs do not interfere with each other. You can record, play, and edit each Program
independently, which facilitates song management. This section explains how to set up a new Program
on the disk. Refer to the reference manual for more information regarding Programs.
1. While this recorder is stopped, press the PGM
SETUP
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The display indicates [Select PGM!] momentarily, then shows
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The “?” mark of [New Program?] , and [SURE?] flash, indicating
that you can set up a new Program.
Refer to the next page for more information on how to
select the desired Program from multiple Programs on
the disk.
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<CAUTION>
When creating a new program, the initial settings such
as the tempo map are copied from the current program.
For example, if the default tempo map is edited in the
current program, the edited tempo map is copied to the
newly created program.
3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
This recorder sets up a new Program (Program 2) and enters
the [Title Edit] menu in SETUP mode, showing the following
display. In this example, we use the default title.
You can change the title later. Refer to the Reference manual
for more information.
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<Selecting the desired Program from multiple Programs>
If you have set up multiple Programs on the disk, you first need to select the target Program prior to
recording, playback, or edit. To select a Program, follow the steps below. Do not select a different
Program until you finish the session.
1.While this recorder is stopped, press the PGM key.
[Select PGM!] appears momentarily, then the number and title of the current Program appear.
2.Turn the JOG dial clockwise or counter-clockwise.
The numbers and titles of the Programs on the disk appear in turn.
3.Select the desired Program number and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The top of the selected Program appears in ABS Time Base (ABS 0).
Basic Locate function
The Locate function enables you to locate the desired point (move the current position of the recorder)
immediately. There are two locate methods: storing the desired locate point (time or bar/beat/clock
value) into the memory keys, and locating the point without storing it.
This section explains “Locating the top of the Program” and “Locating the last recording point in the
Program” and do not involve storing locate points. Refer to the Reference Manual for information on
storing and locating locate points.
On this recorder, the top of the Program on the disk is called “ABS 0” and the end of the recorded area is called “REC
END.” (If the Program has no data recorded, ABS 0 corresponds to REC END.) You can use this function to locate the
ABS 0 or REC END point immediately, regardless of the current recorder position.
ABS 0
REC END
Recorded area
Locate REC END
Locate ABS 0
Current position
Locating the end of the recorded area of the
Locating the top of the Program
You can immediately move to the top of the Program
(ABS0), regardlessofthecurrentpositionoftheProgram.
Program
You can immediately move to the end of the recorded
area of the Program, regardless of the current position
of the Program.
1. PressandholddowntheSTOPbutton, andpress
the REWIND button.
1. HolddowntheSTOPbuttonandpresstheFFWD
button.
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Playback using the Vari-pitch function
This section explains how to change the playback speed of the recorder using the Vari Pitch function.
You can set the playback speed in the range of +6.0% to -6.0% in 0.1% increments.
The VARI PITCH key turns Vari Pitch mode on and off. When the function is turned on, the VARI PITCH
LED lights up. When the function is turned off, the LED turns off.
Initialize the recorder.
Vari-pitch function procedures
3
2, 3, 5, 6
1
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1. Press the PLAY button to play this recorder.
2. Press the VARI PITCH key.
6. If you wish to play back data at the current Vari
Pitch again, press the VARI PITCH key to turn
the LED on.
The VARI PITCH key LED lights up on the display, indicating
You can turn the Vari Pitch function on and off and edit the
pitch data while this recorder is playing or stopped, but not
during recording.
However, if the Vari Pitch function has already been turned
on and the pitch data was specified before you started
recording, this recorder will record using the current Vari
Pitch.
that the Vari Pitch function is turned on.
3. Press the RECALL key, then press the VARI
PITCH key.
The current pitch data flashes on the display, indicating that
you can change the pitch data now. (The [%] mark flashes.)
<Notes>
• Even if the pitch data is 0.0% (no speed change),
pressing the VARI PITCH key will still turn on the
VARI PITCH function.
The speed is not changed, but the Vari Pitch is
turned on.
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4. Set the desired pitch data using the JOG dial.
• The Vari Pitch function is automatically turned off
under the following conditions:
Rotating the JOG dial enables you to hear changes in playback
speed. Rotating the dial clockwise increases the speed, and
rotating it counter-clockwise decreases the speed.
1. You have turned off and on the power to this recorder.
The pitch data will be reset to 0.0%.
To continue the playback with the Vari Pitch function on, press
the EXIT/NO key.
This recorder exits Vari Pitch data edit mode, indicates the
previous Time Base display, and continues playing with the
Vari Pitch you just set.
2.You must press the EXECUTE/YES key while holding
down the SHIFT key to turn the "SLAVE mode" on (the
setting pitch data remains).
3.You set "Digital In" of the SETUPmode to a “Sync” mode
("SPDIF Sync" or "adat Sync") and the recorder is lock-
ing to the external clock from DIGITAL IN or WORD IN.
In consequence, [DIGITAL] and [EXT SYNC] indicators
light in the display.
5. ToturnoffVariPitchmode, presstheVARIPITCH
key.
The VARI PITCH LED turns off, the Vari Pitch function is
cancelled, and this recorder resumes playback at normal
speed.
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Reference manual refernece pages
This section lists the reference page numbers for this recorder functions and features explained in the Reference
Manual.
**************Reference pages*************
Main features ........................................................................................................... 6
This chapter describes the main features of this recorder.
Precautions ............................................................................................................. 7
This chapter describes important notes you need to read before start using this recorder.
Names and functions............................................................................................... 8
This chapter explains the functions of the keys, buttons, and connectors on the front panel, display,
and rear panel.
Before starting ....................................................................................................... 23
This chapter describes items you need to remember when you operate this recorder.
Formatting and optimizing a hard disk................................................................... 30
This chapter describes formatting the current and back-up drive disks.
Handling programs ................................................................................................ 34
This chapter explains how to set up, select , delete, duplicate, and name the programs.
Punch in/out .......................................................................................................... 39
This chapter explains how to perform Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out.
Digital recording .................................................................................................... 46
This chapter explains how to record S/P DIF or adat digital signals using an external digital device.
Metronome function .............................................................................................. 51
This chapter explains how to record using the Metronome function of this recorder.
Storing locate points (=edit points) ........................................................................ 53
This chapter explains how to store locate points (=edit points).
Locate function...................................................................................................... 57
This chapter explains how to locate the desired point.
Envelope function ................................................................................................. 60
This chapter explains how to locate a certain point in a track using the Envelope function.
Preview function .................................................................................................... 62
This chapter describes previewing fade-in and fade-out at the stored locate points (=edit points).
Multiple Undo function .......................................................................................... 64
This chapter explains how to the multiple undo function.
Track edit function ................................................................................................. 66
This chapter describes track edit functions, such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, and track ....
exchange.
MIDI synchronization ............................................................................................. 74
This chapter describes a synchronization system that uses the MIDI function
and the Slave function of this recorder.
Saving and loading song data ............................................................................... 84
This chapter explains how to save song data (recorded on the current drive) to an external DAT,
adat, or a back-up SCSI disks, and load the save data back to the current drive.
SETUP mode ....................................................................................................... 101
This chapter explains how to change the default settings so that this recorder will operate at
the best condition.
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Declaration of EC Directive
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of
member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning elec-
tric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
The affect of the European specification EN50082-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specification) on
this equipment are as shown below.
In the electrical fast transient / burst requirements, radiated electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging
environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases.
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