Fostex FD-8 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner’s ManualRL4321061224OL8765REWIND/ F FWD/JOGSHIFT8/R7/L6/R5/LLRLR LRLRMID5k200SHIFT3009002kMID5k200SHIFT3009002kMID5k200SHIFT3009002kMIDINPUT TRK

10Names and FunctionsCurrently-selected Time Base indication *1Currently-selected Time Base REMAIN indication *2External MTC IN indication *3ABS timeB

100Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSITEMPOBAR44.1kHzSETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSITEMPOBAR44.1kHzSe

101Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)Tempo MapTime signature settingTempo setting001 BAR 4 4005 BAR 3 4001 BAR 1 TEMPO 120003 BAR 1 TEMP

102Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)Locate point (stored in the memory key)This point is actually located.This point is located if the current

103Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)Setting MIDI sync output signal (“Sync Out ?” menu)The “Setting MIDI sync output signal” menu enables you

104Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIF44.1kHzSetting an MTC frame rate (“Frame Rate ?” menu)The “Setting a

105Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)MTC OFFSETSETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSISMHFSF44.1kHzSetting an MTC offset1. While the FD-8 is stop

106Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIABSSMHF44.1kHzSETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIABSSMHF44.1kHzSETU

107Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSISLAVE44.1kHzSETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzSETUPDRIVEAUT

108Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHz4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.The selected Slave type is stored

109Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzSetting digital input tracks (“Digi. In ?” menu)The “Setting d

11Names and FunctionsYou can audition the data at edit points(locate points) stored in the memorykeys. (For more information, refer to“Preview functio

110Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzSetting digital output tracks1. While the FD-8 is stopped, pre

111Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzSetting BAR/BEAT resolution mode (“Resolu ?” menu)The “Setting

112Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzSetting the MIDI device number (“Device ID ?” menu)The “Settin

113Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)CLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHSETUP44.1kHzIndicating the track number.Indicating the number ofselected

114MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC ListBasicChannelFunction...DefaultChangedTransmittedRecognizedRemarksModeDefaultMessageAlteredNoteN

115MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC ListMMC Command List Command List Movement (Recorder)01: STOP STOP02: PLAY PLAY03: DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLA

116Maintenance/Specifications Maintenance SpecificationsCleaning the exterior* For normal cleaning, use a soft dry clothFor stubborn dirt, moisten a

117Maintenance/Specifications<Tracks for simultaneous recording>: 8 tracks (via optical adat): 2 tracks (via analog)<Tracks for simultaneous

118Maintenance/Specifications Block DiagramADCADCHARD DISKDIGI IN SETUPRECORD TRACKDACDACDACDACTRK.1TRK.2TRK.3TRK.4123456LRDATA INLRECORDER INRRLMON

[A]AUX SEND knob...8, 50AUX RTN knob...8, 50ACCESS LED...

12Names and FunctionsAUTOAUTORTNPLAYAUTOPLAYAUTORTNAuto Repeat mode is ON.(Both “PLAY” and “RTN” light up.)Auto Return/Play mode is OFF.(No indication

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<List of SCSI drive and media checked for function (as of Aug. 1998)><SCSI drive and media checked for function>“The SCSI drive and media

13Names and FunctionsPress the STORE key, and press the CLIPBOARD IN key.The CLIPBOARD IN point is stored.This data can be used as locate data.Press t

14Names and Functions38. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END/ PREVIEW ]Use this key to store the start point (AUTO RTN END point)for the Auto Return f

15Names and Functions12123 4 5 6789101112131415 Front Panel (Input/Output Section)Rear Panel (Input/Output Section)R MON OUT LR ST OUT L2.

16Names and FunctionsAUX RTN 2RMONO/LAUX RTN 1RMONO/L2 AUX SEND 1RECORDER INRLMIDIOUTMIDIINPUNCHIN/OUTPin 1: GNDPin 2: HOTPin 3: COLDRefer to

17Names and FunctionsOUTDATAINDATASCSIDisplay Section11. Data output jack [DATA OUT] (Connector: OPTICAL)Connect this jack to the OPTICAL digital inpu

18Names and FunctionsREMAINSETUPCOMPLETED !SURE ?MTC OFFSETPGMTEMPOVARI PITCH44.1kHzMTC INLOCDIGITALSLAVEMIDIMTCABSMTC%MBH, M, S, F, SFBAR, , CLKABS44

19Names and FunctionsABS44.1kHz SMFDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTPGMCLK SCSI44.1kHz MDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTMBCLK SCSIREMAINHSMTC IN44.1kHz SMFDRIVEAUTO

Safety Instructions2CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO

20Names and FunctionsDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIDRIVEAUT

21Before Startingrecorded areanon recorded areaABS 000M, 00S, 00F00M, 08S, 00F REC ENDDISK END23H, 59M, 59S-002 BAR, 1 , 00 CLK001 BAR, 1 , 00 CLK01

22Before StartingThe REMAIN indicator displays theamount of unrecorded area.recordable disk area (20 min./100MB)recorded area (4 min. 27 sec./19MB)unr

23Before StartingDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSISMFPGMABSManaging songs by Program Change functionThe FD-8 features Program Select function, which en

24Before StartingTrack 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Track 9Track 10Track 11Track 12Track 13Track 14Track 15Track 16Track 17Track

25Before StartingPlayback monitoring“Playback monitoring” means to monitor the playback sound of the tracks (only Real tracks).That is, you are monito

26Before StartingSignal flow (The PAN knob function and Stereo Bus)The FD-8 is equipped with an eight-channel mixer function, which enables you to mix

27Before Starting<Notes on digital recording>During analog recording, “0 files” are not created since silence does not create “data 0.” However

28Formatting a DiskNormal modeMastering mode44.1kHz44.1kHzQuantumizeA.D.A.C. (*) 16bit linerAvailable recording timeApprox. 67 minutes/100MB(converted

29Formatting a Disk1.2.3.5.6.7.4.CLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHSMFPGMABS44.1kHz[SCSI] is lights upSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHSMFPGMABS44.1kHzFor

Table of contents3Introduction...4Main features...

30Formatting a Disk1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Insert a formatted disk into the SCSI drive.The FD-8 displays the recording mode of the disk (Nor-mal FM or Master FM

31Formatting a Disk5.4.1.2.3.CLKSYNC OUT DRIVEIDEAUTO A.PUNCHSMFPGMABS44.1kHz[IDE] is lights up<Note on formatting an optional 2.5-inch hard disk&g

32Formatting a DiskRe-formatting a formatted disk for backupThis section explains how to re-format a backup or current drive (Master or Normal) disk a

33Handling Programs1 (Turn on the power)235, 6, 7DRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSISMFPGMABS4DRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYN

34Handling ProgramsPGM 01PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04PGM 05PGM 06 PGM 07New PGMYou can select from PGM 03 up toNew PGM in this direction.You can select up to

35Handling ProgramsPGM 01PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04PGM 05PGM 06 PGM 07PGM 01PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04PGM 05PGM 06After deleted123, 4SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OU

36Handling Programs44.1kHzSETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI12, 43, 544SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHz44.1kHzSETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYN

37Playback in Vari Pitch Mode13DRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzSMFPGMABSVARI PITCHDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzSMPGMABSVARI PITCH%.2,

38Recording to a Metronome SoundIf the microphone has abalanced (XLR) connector,use INPUT 7 (XLR) jack onthe rear panel.Compressor/Limiter8761234 5Thi

41Punch In/Out RecordingTrack 4Track 3Track 2Track 1This part is changed.Track 8Track 7Track 6Track 5Punch In point Punch Out pointTrack 4Track 3Track

4Introduction/Main features/Precautions IntroductionThank you for choosing the Fostex FD-8. The FD-8 is aeight-track multitracker equipped with sixte

42Punch In/Out Recording12-D2-E2-C2-A2-B2-F2-G2-HWhen you finish storing and adjusting the edit points, you can proceed to the Auto Punch In/Out opera

43Punch In/Out RecordingTrack 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Auto Punch In point(Rehearsal In)Auto Punch Out point(Rehearsal Out)Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Th

44Punch In/Out RecordingTAKEA. PUNCH1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key [3/L] to settrack 3 to READY.2. Locate a point slightly before the Auto Punch

45Punch In/Out RecordingRHSLA. PUNCH Manual Punch In/OutThis section explains how to perform Manual Punch In/Out using a foot switch (optional Model

46Punch In/Out RecordingTrack 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Punch In point(Rehearsal In)Punch Out point(Rehearsal Out)Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4This part is

47Punch In/Out Recording<Hint>You can use the PLAY button and the RECORD button, instead of using the foot switch. Follow the steps below.This m

39Recording to a Metronome Sound1234567, 8, 9101112Setting the switch and knob1. Set channel 7 LEVEL switch to [L].2. Set channel 7 INPUT SEL switch t

40Recording to a Metronome Sound913, 115, 136, 1272, 8Compressor/Limiter4Monitoring the guitar sound andadjusting the recording level1. Press the RECO

48Digital RecordingCD, MD, DAT, adat etc.OPTICAL OUT (or adat OUT)DATA INDigital RecordingConnecting an external digital device* Connect the DATA IN j

49Digital RecordingOPTICAL IN (or adat IN)DATA OUTMD, DAT, CD-R, adat etc.Connecting an external digital device* Connect the DATA OUT jack of the FD-8

5Introduction/Main features/Precautions Precautions• Be sure to connect the FD-8 to the power supply specified inthe Specifications section of this Ow

50Digital Recording105, 12Digital EquipmentReverb Unit71114 6, 1334, 87129Chorus UnitChorus UnitReverb UnitDigital EquipmentDigital mixdownAs describe

51Digital RecordingSetting the switch and knob on the FD-81. Set the INPUT SEL switches of channels 1-8 to[TRK].In this way, the output from recorded

52Digital RecordingSCSIOUTINDATA PUNCHIN/OUTDATAMONO/L8 INSERT 7INPUT 8 INPUT 7RRECORDER INLINMIDIOUTMIDI8761234 5CD, MD, DAT etc.Connecting an

53Digital Recording7, 9, 10, 11Digital Device41065381212778811Settings on the FD-81. Set the INPUT SEL switches for channels 1 and 7to [INPUT].2. Turn

54How to use the RECORDER IN jackMIDI sound sourcesMIDISequencerDATHow to use the RECORDER IN jackHow to use the RECORDER IN jackThe following explain

55How to use the RECORDER IN jack1/L2/R3/L5/L7/L4/R6/R8/R Real Track 8Real Track 7Real Track 6Real Track 5Real Track 4Real Track 3Real Track 2Real Tra

Editing Tracks56CLIPBOARD IN pointCLIPBOARD OUT pointAUTO PUNCH IN pointCopy ClipPasteCopy source trackPaste destination trackCLIPBOARD IN pointCLIPBO

Editing Tracks57DRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIFollow

Editing Tracks58DRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI?SURE5. Select a destination track to paste data.All selected tracks’ LEDs light up.You can select onl

Editing Tracks59AUTO PUNCH IN pointAny real trackAny real trackAUTO PUNCH OUT pointABS 0REC ENDSilenceAUTO PUNCH IN pointAny real trackAny real trackA

6Names and FunctionsNames and FunctionsRear panelControl panelFront panelPOWERR MON OUT LR ST OUT LAUX RTN 2R MONO/L2 AUX SEND 1SCSIOUTINDATA PUNCHIN

Editing Tracks60DRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSIDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSISURE ?Follow the steps below to erase data:Storing the edit points1. R

Editing Tracks61Real Tracks 1-8Additional Tracks 9-16Additional Tracks 17-24 Track ExchangeThe Track Exchange function enables you to swap mono track

Editing Tracks62FlashingCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHzDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHzCLKSYNC

63Cue & Review Function1, 4, 6253CLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHzSMFSFABSCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHzSMFSFABSCue & Review

64Cue & Review Function5123CLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHzSMFSFABSCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHz<Turning the JOG dial in the

65Cue & Review Function<Display of 16-times review>1243CLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHzSMFSFABSCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)66You can store time information (time or bar/beat/clock) in each memory key.The stored time information will be us

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)674123Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys• Select the desired Time Base using the TIME BASE SE

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)68421, 2 321, 42232Editing and storing locate dataIf you know the position of the desired locate point, follow the

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)694221231. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the memory keythat stores the data you wish to edit.The stored data app

7Names and Functions123456789101112211. Input faders [1-8]These faders allow you to control the input level of signalsselected via the INPUT SEL switc

Locate Function70Locate FunctionAuto PlayThe Auto Play function allows the FD-8 to start play back automatically from the located point. AUTO PLAY mo

Locate Function71PLAYAUTO213Executing the Auto Play function1. Press the AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key to turn onthe [PLAY] indicator on the bottom of the di

Locate Function72RTNAUTO31Executing the Auto Return function1. Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN ENDpoints.Refer to the chapter “Storing a Locate

Locate Function73PLAY RTNAUTOExecuting the Auto Repeat function1. Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN ENDpoints.Refer to the chapter “Storing a Loca

Preview Function74Approx. 2sec.1 sec. (mute playback) 1 sec. (normal playback)The sound rises at the memory point.Approx. 2sec.1 sec. (normal playback

Preview Function75AUTO PUNCH IN keyAUTO RTN END keyCLIPBOARD OUT keyThe FD-8 plays the fall (fade out) ofthe sound at the locate point stored inthe ke

Preview Function76ABSLOC SMHFSFDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLK SCSI44.1kHzHOLD/> keyorF FWD buttonTime BaseABS or MTC BAR/BEAT/CLKFlashLOCBARCLKDRIVEA

MIDI Synchronization77MIDI clock sync systemYou can configure the sync system to use a stand-alone sequencer synchronizing as a MIDI clock slave by in

MIDI Synchronization781. Set the channel 1-8 INPUT SEL switches to [TRK].2. Set the SELECTOR in the monitor section to[L/R+MON].3. Raise the master fa

MIDI Synchronization79MTC sync/Machine Control systemThis section explains a synchronization system controlled by a computer using MMC (MIDI Machine C

8Names and Functions<Example>“L (-50dB)” Set the switch to this position when you connecta microphone.“M (-30dB)” Set the switch to this positio

MIDI Synchronization80Overdubbing1. Overdub on tracks 1 - 8 as explained in “Overdubbing” of the “MIDI clock sync system” section.Mixing down while sy

MIDI Synchronization81Connecting an external device1. Connect the MIDI OUT jack of a computer running sequence software to the MIDI IN jack of the FD-

MIDI Synchronization82Checking the chase and lock operation1. When you play the sequence software, the [MTC] indicator on the display lights up, and t

MIDI Synchronization83Sync system with “adat” by the slave modeThis section will explain the sync system using “adat” equipment.* Initialize FD-8.* Co

MIDI Synchronization84* Refer to “Slave mode setting” in Setup mode on page 106 and “Slave mode type setting” in Setup mode on page 107, for theoperat

85Saving and Loading Song DataOutline of the save/load operationThe FD-8 has a Save/Load function for song data, which enables you to save the recorde

86Saving and Loading Song DataDAT tapeadat tapeSCSI diskThe save and load operations using a SCSI drive, DAT, or adat are described below:* Using a DA

87Saving and Loading Song DataSCSIOUTINDATA PUNCHIN/OUTDATAMONO/L8 INSERT 7INPUT 8 INPUT 7RRECORDER INLINMIDIOUTMIDICurrent driveSaveBackup dri

88Saving and Loading Song DataSETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHSETUP44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUN

89Saving and Loading Song DataCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHABS44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHABS44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH4

9Names and Functions131415171819202122422425262829343337394030363538412332312713. Record track select keys[RECORD TRACK (1/L, 2/R, 3/L, 4/R, 5/L, 6/R,

90Saving and Loading Song DataCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHREMAINSETUPMB44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHzCOMPLETED !CLKSYNC OUT DRIV

91Saving and Loading Song DataFD-8 with a 2.5-inch internal hard diskDAT or adatOPTICAL IN(or adat in)SaveCLKSYNC OUT DRIVEIDEAUTO A.PUNCHSMFPGMABS44.

92Saving and Loading Song DataSETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHSETUP44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUN

93Saving and Loading Song DataFD-8 with a 2.5-inch internal hard disk.DAT or adatOPTICAL OUT(or adat out)LoadThis value represents the to-tal duration

94Saving and Loading Song DataCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCH44.1kHzSETUPFlashingCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIAUTO A.PUNCHSETUP44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVESCSIA

95Saving and Loading Song DataPOWERR MON OUT LR ST OUT LAUX RTN 2R MONO/L2 AUX SEND 1SCSIOUTINDATA PUNCHIN/OUTDATAAUX RTN 1R MONO/L8 INSERT 7I

96Saving and Loading Song DataCLKSYNC OUT DRIVEIDEAUTO A.PUNCHSETUP?SURE44.1kHzFlashingCLKSYNC OUT DRIVEIDEAUTO A.PUNCHSETUP44.1kHzCLKSYNC OUT DRIVEID

97Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)<Table-1> “Changing the initial settings” menuParameters Default setting Refer pageSetting a time sig

98Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)“Sign. Set ?” menu“Tempo Set ?” menu“Title Edit ?” menu“Del PGM ?” menu“Click ?” menu“Preroll ?” menu“Sy

99Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)SETUPDRIVEAUTO A.PUNCHSYNC OUTCLKSCSI?SURE44.1kHz• Rotate the JOG dial to enter the desired measure number.