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Selecting the input sources
This unit is equipped with eight inputs (INPUT A to H), and each
of them has a standard XLR/TRS combo jack.
In addition to mic and line signals, you can connect a guitar to
the INPUT H standard jack. When connecting a guitar, set the
LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to GUITAR.
TIP
When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in
preamp or an active-type electric guitar, or when using an
effects pedal, for example, between the guitar and this unit,
set the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to LINE.
Assigning inputs
When using this unit, "assigning inputs" means setting the
recording source for each track to INPUT A to H on the Assign
screen.
Assign screen
NOTE
• In the initial settings, the recording sources of the track
are assigned to the inputs
8
order.
• The assignment settings are saved when you save a song
or turn the unit off. Likewise, the assignments settings are
loaded when you load a song.
This unit can simultaneously record a maximum of eight tracks.
You can assign one input source to multiple tracks simultane-
ously. However, you cannot assign multiple input sources to the
same track. You can also assign an input source to a stereo bus.
Assigning to a mono track
Tracks 1 to 12 are mono tracks.
1. When the recorder is stopped, press the ASSIGN button to
open the Assign screen.
2. Use the SELECT button of each track or the CURSOR
(5/b/g/t) buttons to move the cursor to the mono
track you want to assign a recording source.
3. Press the SOURCE button of the desired input (INPUT A to
H) or turn the JOG/DATA dial to set the input source of each
mono track.
4. After making the settings, press the ASSIGN button or the
HOME button to return to the Home screen.
Assigning to a stereo track
Tracks 13/14 to 23/24 are stereo tracks.
Stereo tracks are always simultaneously recorded.
You cannot record to a single track of a stereo track pair.
1. When the recorder is stopped, press the ASSIGN button to
open the Assign screen.
to
1
to
(INPUT A to H), in that
A
H
6 - Basic Recording
2. Use the SELECT button of each track or the CURSOR
(5/b/g/t) buttons to move the cursor to the stereo
track you want to assign a recording source.
3. Press the SOURCE button of the desired input (INPUT A to
H) or turn the JOG/DATA dial to set the input source of each
stereo track.
Options:
,
,
A/A
A/B
B/B
,
,
F/F
G/G
G/H
4. After making the settings, press the ASSIGN button or the
HOME button to return to the Home screen.
NOTE
• You can assign a single input source to multiple tracks by
keeping the SOURCE button of the desired input (INPUT A
to H) pressed and pressing the SELECT buttons of multiple
tracks.
• However, you cannot assign multiple input sources to the
same track.
Assigning to a stereo bus
To use an external effect device, assign the inputs (A to H) that
are connected to the outputs of the effect (EFFECT RETURN) to a
stereo bus to return the effect signal to that stereo bus. You can
also assign inputs to stereo buses during mixdown, allowing you
to mix up to 8 input signals with the playback tracks.
1. When the recorder is stopped, press the ASSIGN button to
open the Assign screen.
2. Use the STEREO SELECT button or the CURSOR
(5/b/g/t) buttons to move the cursor to the
display area.
BUS
3. Use the CURSOR (g/t) buttons to move the cursor to the
input source you want assign to the stereo bus.
4. Press the SOURCE button of the desired input (INPUT A to
H) or turn the JOG/DATA dial to set the input source to the
stereo bus.
5. After making the settings, press the ASSIGN button or the
HOME button to return to the Home screen.
Checking the assignment
You can check the current assignment on the Assign screen.
The assigned input source name (
level meter display area of each track on the Home screen.
NOTE
When power is turned off (except when the song protection
function is enabled), the current song is saved and all
song-related settings are stored.
The next time you turn the power on, all stored settings will
be restored.
Canceling an assignment
When the Assign screen is displayed, pressing the F1
(
) button restores the initial settings. Likewise,
DEFAULT
pressing the F2 (
ALL CLEAR
settings.
,
,
,
,
,
,
C/C
C/D
D/D
E/E
E/F
, and
H/H
STEREO
to
) is displayed on the
A
H
) button clears all assignment
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