Fostex PD204 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner’s ManualLOCATION RECORDERModel PD204LOCATECIRCLE TAKECUEOFFSLATEJAMMICTONEPRE RECOFFONsymbol09WXYZ8TUV7PQRSGHI4JKL5MNO6space1ABC2DEF3CLEARLIGHT

10Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsResume function On/Off setting [Resume] ...

100Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackLocating to the desired timeYou can locate the recorder to the desired position by speci

101Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackLocating to the desired cue pointYou can locate the recorder quickly to a desired cue po

102Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/Playback

103Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsChapter 6: Advanced operationsChapter 6 - Table of contentsAuto copy function ...

104Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsWhen recording to an audio file on a partition of the PD204 hard disk drive, the auto c

105Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operations1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light [SHIFT] indicator, followe

106Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsMaking auto copy1) Slide the [REC] key to start recording to the partition.When the aut

107Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsThe disk copy function fully copies all audio files recorded on a DVD-RAM disk (or hard

108Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsMaking disk copyThe following procedure assumes that partition 1 (PT01) is selected as

109Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operations6) If you are sure, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The PD204 starts disk copy to the selecte

11Location Recorder Model PD204IntroductionPrecautions• For supplying the power to the unit from an AC outlet, only use theFostex authorized AC adapt

110Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsThe file copy function copies an audio file recorded on a DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk pa

111Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operations4) While “DVD” is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display now shows the screen

112Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operations6) After making audio file selection, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The PD204 starts file c

113Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsFormatting in the “DDR” modeTo carry out dual drive recording, you have to format the c

114Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsIn this procedure example, we assume that we format partition 2 (PT02) which is thecurr

115Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsMaking dual drive recordingThe following procedure is assumed that the selected partiti

116Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsBy connecting the PD204 to a personal computer via the [USB PC] connector, audio file d

117Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsHow to unmount the PD204 from the PCTo disconnect the PD204 from the personal computer,

118Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsExample of copying data to a computer hard diskIn the following procedure, we assume th

119Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operations7) Select a saving file and click on “Select” (indicated by an arrow 6).The computer st

12Location Recorder Model PD204Introduction• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins,accidentally enter the inside of the uni

120Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 6: Advanced operationsThe saved file is added to the audio region list (indicated by an arrow 7).78) After ma

121Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FIL

122Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)On a DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition), the PD204 c

123Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)3) While "<New file>" is highlighted, p

124Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)6) While "Video format" is highlighted, press

125Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)To create another new ALE file, select "<New fi

126Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)<Note>: We recommend setting an audio file you wa

127Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)You can view audio file entries in an ALE file, as well

128Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file1) On

129Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)You can edit an existing ALE file. The editing function

13Location Recorder Model PD204IntroductionCautions for useIf you make recording or playback using a DVD-RAM disk, do not hangthe unit using the shou

130Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)Remaking an ALE fileIf you edit the start time, end tim

131Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)6) After "Remake ALE" completes, press the [E

132Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)

133Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuChapter 8: MENU modeChapter 8 - Table of contentsAbout MENU mode ...

134Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuIn the MENU mode, various essential setting and execution menu items are available

135Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuMenu name(in the displayed order)* SYS SETUP menu* TC SETUP menu* DISK UTILITY men

136Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuIn the SYS SETUP menu, the following menu items for settings regarding recording/p

137Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe "Set project name" menu item sets the project name recorded to an iX

138Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe "Default file name" menu item selects the default name format of an

139Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu7) Use the [MENU] dial or alphanumeric keys entering the desired scene name, press

14Location Recorder Model PD204Introduction

140Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Default TrkName” menu item specifies the default track name for each track of

141Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Next event No” menu item sets the event number in the description information

142Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Record FS&Bit” menu item sets the recording sampling frequency and bit le

143Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Pull up/down” menu item makes clock pull up/down when the unit is referenced

144Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Digital out” menu item selects the format (AES/EBU or S/P DIF) of the digital

145Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Diagnoses” menu item selects whether or not creating a diagnoses file which l

146Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Peak hold” menu item sets the peak hold time of the peak level meters.* When

147Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu• Tone rec On/Off settingUse the [MENU] dial to select the “Tone rec” and press th

148Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuUse the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to co

149Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Pause time” menu item sets the pause cancel time. After the pause cancel time

15Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 1: Main featuresChapter 1: Main features

150Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Keyboard Sel” menu item selects the type of a USB keyboard connected to the [

151Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu<Note>: If you execute pre recording at 88.2k or 96k, the pre recording time

152Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Max file length” menu item sets the maximum recording volume of a file.This s

153Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Auto part. link” menu item allows you to enable or disable the auto partition

154Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu<Note>: To make continuous recording, the next partition to the current part

155Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “False start” menu item selects whether the canceled file is kept on or delete

156Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuLimiter parameter setting [Limiter parameter]• Grouping settingUse the [MENU] dial

157Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuUse the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to co

158Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe "Stereo out level" menu item selects the nominal output level of the

159Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuMonitor speaker mute setting [Speaker mute]The “Speaker mute” menu item selects wh

16Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 1: Main featuresMain features and functionsHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LO

160Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuUse the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key toc

161Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu• Input clip On/Off settingUse the [MENU] dial to select the “Input clip” and pres

162Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu• Disk warning time settingUse the [MENU] dial to select the “Disk warning” and pr

163Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuChain play mode setting [Chain play]4) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired o

164Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuSelecting “Version” allows you to view the software ROM version number and creatio

165Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuIn the BATTERY SETUP menu, the following items for battery related settings an

166Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuUsing the "BATT. warning" item, you can set the threshold low batter

167Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuUsing the "DC-IN warning" item, you can set the threshold low batter

168Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuUsing the "Power priority" item, you can set the power supply priori

169Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuUsing the "Active battery" item, you can select the prior battery (B

17Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 1: Main features• Equipped with the [USB PC] port for PC connection. You can directly connectto a PC, allowin

170Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu<Battery setting examples><Example 1>: The [DC-IN] power is normal

171Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu<Example 3>: Batteries are mounted on both battery mounts and can be use

172Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuWhen you use a battery with BMS (Battery Management System), the "BATT. R

173Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu<Note>: When batteries are linked (using PowerLink batteries), theaverag

174Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuIn the TC SETUP menu, 13 menu items for settings regarding time code recording/play

175Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Sync clock" menu item, you can select the system clock referen

176Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Frame rate" menu item, you can select the time code frame rate

177Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Gen mode" menu item, you can select the generator mode of the

178Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu<Note>: If no time code is fed to the unit in the "EXT RUN" mode, &

179Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuIf you want to start the next file from this time code value, simply press the [ENT

18Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 1: Main features• You can export a recorded audio file to the AVID system by creating the ALEfile.• The Mark/C

180Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuYou can set the time code user bit and user bit mode of the time code which is outp

181Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuEditing the user bitBy using the [MENU] dial to highlight “User: 00 00 00 00” and p

182Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "JAM mode" menu item, you can select the jam mode for the gener

183Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Sel. TC Out" menu item, you can set the time code source (Repr

184Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Default LTC start" menu item, you can set the desired default

185Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Edit LTC start" menu item, you can set the desired LTC start t

186Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "RepTC Ubit" menu item, you can select the desired userbit of t

187Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Rep pause TC" menu item, you can select whether time code is o

188Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Recin via ExtTC" item, you can select whether or not the unit

189Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "TC PWR Time" item, you can set the time until the TC generator

19Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 1: Main featuresWhat is in the box?PD204 options and related Fostex productsThe following PD204 options and re

190Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuIn the DISK UTILITY menu, 12 menu items for settings regarding recording media

191Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuThe "Edit file name" menu item edits a file name of the currently loa

192Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "File info." menu item, you can view audio file information

193Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuThe table below shows the details of the descriptor information which Fostex re

194Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu1) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired descriptor information item and pres

195Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu• Viewing iXML Chunk data informationYou can view and edit iXML Chunk data via

196Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuThe “Delete file” menu item deletes an unnecessary audio file.You can delete on

197Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Restore Del. file" menu item, you can restore a hidden fil

198Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Format" menu item, you can reformat a DVD-RAM disk or a pa

199Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu4) Make settings of the items.• Drive selection:While "Drive" is high

2Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USE

20Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 1: Main features

200Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu• Physical format on/off settingWhen selecting "Format Mode" to "

201Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu5) While "[EXECUTE]" is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The &q

202Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Reel No" menu item, you can edit the reel number of the cu

203Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Rec protect" menu item, you can select "On" or &

204Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Resume" menu item, you can select "On" or "

205Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Part. protect" menu item, you can select "On" or

206Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "HDD Ope. Time" item, you can view the operating time of th

207Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/LOAD SETUP menuLOAD SETUP menuUsing the “LOAD SETUP” menu item, you can load setup data from amo

208Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 8: MENU mode/SAVE SETUP menuSAVE SETUP menuUsing the “SAVE SETUP” menu item, you can save the current data to

209Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 9: SpecificationsChapter 9: Specifications

21Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204This chapter explains what y

210Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 9: SpecificationsInputs/outputs* 0dBu = 0.775Vrms, 0dBV = 1Vrms, Reference level: -20dBFSANALOG INPUT (CH1 ~

211Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 9: SpecificationsRecording medium : DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW (DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW can usedfor data backup onl

212Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 9: SpecificationsPhysical dimensionsHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LOCKOFFR

213Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 9: SpecificationsBlock diagramCH1CH2CH3CH4AUX LAUX RXLR INBABAADCADCBABABABAADCADCAGCSLATEMICMICOFF TONESLATE

214Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 9: SpecificationsIndexAAC adaptor ...22, 28ALE file ...

215Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 9: SpecificationsMENU mode ...77, 133Mirror disk ...

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22Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204<Note>: The IDX ENDURA battery, NP-1 type battery (including the ho

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23Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204The ENDURA battery is mounted to the bottom of the PD204.There are two mo

24Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204<Note>: When you use a battery with BMS (Battery Management System)

25Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and a ba

26Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204LOCATECIRCLE TAKECUEOFFSLATEJAMMICTONEPRE RECOFFONsymbol09WXYZ8TUV7PQRSGH

27Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204To dismount the battery, make sure that the power is off, and remove the

28Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD2045.0(A )XAM V42-21NI-CDV42-21UO-CDTDBYKTSOHCPBSUL IN OUTRADJUSTDIGITALANAL

29Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204After mounting the battery or connecting the power source such as the AC

3Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsImportant Safety Instructions1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions

30Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204LOCATEPRE REsymbol09WXYZ8TUV7PQRSGHI4JKL5MNO6space1ABC2DEF3CLEARLIGHT EXI

31Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204The PD204 offers realtime clock.The realtime clock data is used for a def

32Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD2043) Use the [MENU] dial to select "Adjust RTC" and press the [EN

33Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204The following procedure assumes that partition 1 (PT01) which has no reco

34Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD2042) Use the [MENU] dial to select "DISK UTILITY" and press the [

35Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD2046) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "[EXECUTE]" and press the [

36Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD2048) After formatting, press the [EXIT] key to exit the MENU mode.The displ

37Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204You can replace the internal hard disk drive with the optional Model EX-H

38Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204Fixed screw 1Fixed screw 2ConnectorAfter removing the hard disk drive, yo

39Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsChapter 3: Names and FunctionsChapter 3 - Table of contentsLeft side panel ...

4Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsTable of contentsIntroduction of this manual ...

40Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions1. [ANALOG OUT (L, R)] connectors (XLR-3-32 type/balanced)Outputs the stereo tracks L/R

41Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions6. Internal monitor speakerOutputs audio signals of tracks L and R, error tones, etc.Whe

42Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions3. [ADJUST] leverUsed to adjust the protector on the right of the rear panel (see page 2

43Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions4. [TIME CODE OUT] connector (XLR-3-32 type/balanced)Outputs time code.5. [TIME CODE IN]

44Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions1. [POWER] switchTurns on or off the main power of the PD204.To prevent pressing the swi

45Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions3. [QUICK SET] keyPressing this key enters the quick setup mode. In this mode, you can d

46Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions9. [ACCESS] indicator (HDD, DVD)Each indicator Indicates the access condition of the int

47Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions16. [CUE] keyThis key functions as follows depending on the recorder condition.• During

48Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions18. [CIRCLE TAKE / FALSE START] keyThis key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFT

49Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions<Note>: The time code recorded is conformed to the setting doneby the quick setup

5Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsChapter-3: Names and functions ...

50Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functionsd. [PFL/SEL] keyThis key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)functions.• Whe

51Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions24. LCD displayDisplays information for time, file, settings, etc. (see page 55).25. [PH

52Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsTop panelHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LOCKOFFREW F F

53Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions6. [HPF] frequency controlsEach control adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high pass fi

54Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsRear panel23112. Battery mount 2Mounts one or two IDX ENDURA batteries (see page 23 for

55Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsHome screenEach of the following screen examples is the screen which appears when an aud

56Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsStatus informationThe status information area shows the current settings including the F

57Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsCurrent drive/file numberThis area shows the current drive name and the audio file numbe

58Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsMENU list screenYou can bring up the MENU list screen by pressing the[SHIFT] key followe

59Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsEDIT EDL FILE menu screenYou can bring up this menu screen by selecting "EDITEDL FI

6Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsConnection examples ...

60Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 3: Names and Functions

61Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsChapter 4: Basic connectionsChapter 4 - Table of contentsInput connection ...

62Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connections5.0(A )XAM V42-21NI-CDV42-21UO-CDTDBYKTSOHCPBSUL IN OUTRADJUSTDIGITALANALOG OUT1:GND1:GND2

63Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsThe [TIME CODE IN] connector (balanced, XLR-3-31) accepts SMPTE/EBU time code.To record ex

64Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsOutput connectionAnalog audio devicesDigital audio devicesExternal deviceDigital audio dev

65Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsDigital audio output connectionThe digital audio signals can be output from the [DIGITAL O

66Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsThe PD204 provides the [USB (KYBD)] connector for connecting a USB keyboard.By connecting

67Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsOther keysLeft/Right/Up/Down keyThese keys can be used to enter characters or move the cur

68Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsThe PD204 provides the [USB (PC)] connector dedicated for PC connection.By connecting a pe

69Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsThe [DC IN] connector (XLR-4-32 type) on the left side panel is used for operatingthe unit

7Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsCue point setting ...

70Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LOCKOFFREW F FWD PLAY STO

71Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connectionsHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LOCKOFFREW F FWD PLAY STO

72Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 4: Basic connections

73Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackChapter 5: Recording/PlaybackThis chapter describes basic recording and playback of analo

74Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackPreparation before recordingBefore starting audio recording, make necessary settings in t

75Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/Playback2) Select the desired item you want to edit and press the [ENTER/YES] key.The current opt

76Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackYou can select a sampling frequency and bit length combination.Sampling frequency and bit

77Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackYou can select the prior power source when the unit can get power from both the battery a

78Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackDuring recording, if the unit encounters the following problems, the error tone is output

79Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackAccording to the analog audio signal fed to the [ANALOG IN] connector, set the LINE-MICsw

8Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsHow to unmount the PD204 from the PC ...

80Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackYou can enable or disable the limiter function on each channel (1 through 4) by pressing

81Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/Playback<About gain adjustment>The PD204 controls the gain by the advanced digital control

82Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackUsing the [ST BUS SEND] control on each of channels 1 through 4, you can adjust the signa

83Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/Playback[MONITOR] control[PHONES] jack7PQRSGHI4space1LIGHT EXITFILE SELTIMEQUICK SETPHONESMONITOR

84Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/Playback1) While stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to enter shift mode, followed by the [FILE SEL /

85Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackStarting recordingThe following procedure assumes that all the necessary preparations for

86Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackBy pressing the [CIRCLE TAKE / FALSE START] key while the unit is in shift mode, the popu

87Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/Playback<Notes>• When the [PRE REC] switch is set to "ON", the [ANALOG OUT] conne

88Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackIf you set the "Tone rec mode" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the ME

89Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackRecording digital audioWhen recording digital audio, you do not need to make mixer settin

9Location Recorder Model PD204Safety Instructions/Table of contentsANALOG OUT nominal level setting [Stereo out level] ...

90Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackSelecting the TC generate mode (TC recording mode)You can select the generate mode for ti

91Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackSetting the time code outputYou can select the time code source ("Repro" or &qu

92Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackForce jam to external time codeThe jam function of the PD204 internal generator allows to

93Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackCue point settingThe PD204 provides the following two ways of setting a cue point.(1) Dur

94Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/Playback• Editing cue point dataTo edit a cue point data, use the [MENU] dial to select “<Posi

95Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/Playback• Deleting a cue pointTo delete an unnecessary cue point, select “<Delete>” using t

96Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackBasic playbackNormal audio playbackThe following procedure assumes that an audio file is

97Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackTime code playbackRecorded time code is played back together with audio and can be output

98Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackSkip / locate functionsThe PD204 offers comprehensive skip/locate functions.Skipping by f

99Location Recorder Model PD204Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackLocating to the previous locate pointWhile the recorder is stopped, pressing the [LOCATE]