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Fostex D-1624 Reference Manual

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<About this manual>
This manual is the Reference Manual for the Model D824/D1624.
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 differences between the Model D824 and D1624, the explanation
or note for each model will be described.

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  • Page 1 8288 461 000 Reference Manual 8 Track Digital Recorder Model 16 Track Digital Recorder Model <About this manual> This manual is the Reference Manual for the Model D824/D1624. Because all keys and buttons on the Model D824 and D1624 are identical, most descriptions are done based on the Model D1624.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction...6 Main Features...6 Precautions...7 Names and Functions Front panel section...9 Detachable controller section...10 Rear panel section...17 Display section...19 Display shown when the power is turned on...19 Preset display...19 Switching the display using the DISP SEL key...20 Switching the time base display using the SHIFT key and DISP SEL key...20 Changing programs using the PGM key...21 Warning display...21 Before Starting...
  • Page 4 Storing a Locate Point Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys...54 Storing in real-time...54 Editing and stored data...54 Storing and editing LOCATE key...53 Storing in real-time...53 Edit and re-store data that is already stored...56 Locate Function Direct Locate...57 Auto Play function...58 Auto Return function...58 Auto Repeat function...59...
  • Page 5 Checking the Number of Track Events...118 The Drive Format Information...119 Drive Setting...121 MIDI Implementation Chart...122 MMC Command List...123 Inquiry Message List...123 Fostex MIDI System Exclusive Message...124 Status Request...125 Data Type...127 Explanation on the Command/Mode set...129 The Status Request/Command...131 Explanation on the Status Reply...132 Maintenance...134...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Model 5043 balancing 8-16 I/O card (Exclusive for D1624; sold separately), +4dBu analog balanced input/ output can be added. The unit’s recorder section uses a recording format called FDMS-3 Ver 2.0 (Fostex Disk Management System-3). It uses an E-IDE hard disk as the recording media.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded data, but you may damage to the recorder. FOSTEX is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the recorder. • Before you change the location of the recorder, pack the recorder in the shipping carton or an impactresistant case.
  • Page 8 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) D824 front panel D824 rear panel D1624 front panel D1624 rear panel OPTICAL...

  • Page 9: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions 1. Detachable remote controller connector The detachable remote controller is connected here. You can remove the controller. Connect the optional extension cable (Model 8551) to extend the distance. 2. Controller mount The detachable remote controller is mounted on the front panel.

  • Page 10: Detachable Controller Section

    1. Controller Connection Cable Connect this cable to the recorder controller connection jack. 2. Record Track Select key [RECORD TRACK] Select “SAFE-READY” of the track to record. Pressing the key once will cause the corresponding track to enter the READY mode, and the track displayed ( will flash.
  • Page 11 5. Clipboard In key [CLIPBOARD IN] This key is used to store and recall the In point (CLIPBOARD IN point) for the Copy or Move operation. You can locate a stored CLIPBOARD IN point. If you press the CLIPBOARD IN key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored CLIPBOARD IN point.
  • Page 12 10. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END] This key is used to store and recall the end point (AUTO RTN END point) for the Auto Return or Auto Repeat operation. You can locate a stored AUTO RTN END point. If you press the AUTO RTN END key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored AUTO RTN END point.
  • Page 13 14. Exit key/No key [EXIT/NO] The opposite of the EXECUTE/YES key, this key is used to stop operation. When using a removable type SCSI device for backup, if the "Drive setting" in the SETUP mode is set to [SCSI6], the SCSI disk can be ejected by pressing this key while pressing on the SHIFT key when the SCSI disk is stopped.
  • Page 14 21. Fast Forward button [F FWD] Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will fast forward data at 30 times speed. Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data (you can hear sound during the fast forward operation) at five times speed.
  • Page 15 *1 Clipboard playback: The recorder plays back the copy data or move data for the Clipboard. During audio playback of the copy or move data, the FL will display the time length and data type (“Copy Clip Play!” or “Move Clip Play!”), and the copy or move source track indicator will flash, enabling you to quickly determine the track and data type.
  • Page 16 (Connector: PHONE jack) Connecting the optional foot switch will let you control punch In/Out (and rehearsal) recording. Use a Fostex Model 8051 foot switch. * Refer to page “ 43 ” for information about Punch In/ Out recording using the foot switch.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Section

    Rear panel section (D824) Rear panel section (D1624) OPTICAL <Note> The options must be installed by a Fostex Service Station. For details, please inquire at your nearest Fostex Service Station. 3. WORD IN terminating switch This is the WORD IN port terminating switch (75 ).
  • Page 18 Connect the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device here. The recorder will output MTC (MIDI Time Code), MIDI Clock signal, MMC (MIDI Machine Control) response, and FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message) response. MIDI THRU: This connector outputs the input signal at the MIDI INPUT connector without modification.

  • Page 19: Display Section

    The recorder display integrates the level meter of a high-visibility FL tube with a 16 digits and 35 dot message display. The level meter shows the Track 1-8 (or 1-16) output level of the recorder section. The time display shows the current time of the recorder section using ABS TIME (Absolute time), MTC (MIDI time code), or MIDI BAR/BEAT (bar/beat).

  • Page 20: Switching The Display Using The Disp Sel Key

    This indication lights up when the recorder MIDI receives effective MIDI message from an external MIDI device. When the recorder enters save function mode, the SAVE selected parameter name will appear here. When the recorder enters load function mode, LOAD the selected parameter name will appear here.

  • Page 21: Changing Programs Using The Pgm Key

    5. Changing Programs using the PGM key * About the Program Change function The Program Change function divides the hard disk space into up to 99 parts to accommodate 99 separate Programs (P01-P99 — as long as available recording time allows) so you can record, play back, edit, and reachieve (save and load) data for each Program individually.
  • Page 22 EXECUTE/YES key to format the disk. (All audio and other data on the disk will be lost.) Action to take: Contact the Fostex service station as soon as possible. Action to take: Correctly set the E-IDE hard disk again.

  • Page 23: Before Starting

    This chapter describes some basic items that you need to know before you start operating the recorder. All users, including those who are familiar with using tape-based multitrackers and those who are new to multitrackers, should read this chapter thoroughly to understand the functions of the recorder.

  • Page 24: Recording Method And Remain Indicator

    Recording method and REMAIN indicator Recording method The recorder uses a E-IDE hard disk instead of a cassette tape. You can start recording sound sources from any point on a formatted disk as long as the point is within the range of 24 hours in ABS time, as described in the previous “Time Base”...

  • Page 25: Managing Songs By Program Change Function

    As described in “Managing the song by Program,” the recorder can set up as many as 99 Programs on the disk. Setting up a Program requires a small amount of disk space. In other words, disk space is used not only for storing recorded data but also for storing all setup data. Therefore, make sure that you have enough space on the disk before you start recording to avoid running out of space (the [OVER !] message flashes in that case).

  • Page 26: Real Tracks And Additional Tracks

    This recorder features Real Tracks (D824: Tracks 1-8, D1624: Tracks 1-16*) on which real time record/playback/edit is possible for one program and furthermore, features Additional tracks (D824: Tracks 9-26, D1624: Tracks 17-24). The Real Track is normally used to record the sound source in real time and the Additional Track serves the purpose of temporarily storing sound recorded on the Real Track.

  • Page 27: Input Monitoring And Playback Monitoring

    Input monitoring and playback monitoring There are two methods for monitoring track sound (only on the Real tracks): input monitoring and playback monitoring. They are defined as follows: Input monitoring Input monitoring means to listen to what is being input to the recorder so that you can verify sound quality and etc.

  • Page 28: Audio File And Event

    <About an audio file> During recording, the recorder consecutively records an independent audio file (recorded area) in each track of each Program. However, you can record data on the recorder at any point within 24 hours of ABS time, and you can intentionally create silence between two audio files. In this case, a silent part is counted as a 0 file.
  • Page 29 Recorded Area 0 File Audio File 1 Audio File 2 Event Number This is because when you perform a copy & paste, move & paste, or Auto Punch In/Out, the event is split at the edit point. Also, if a continuous long recording is made, the recorded data might scatter to different locations on the hard disk, thus dividing the data unto multiple events.

  • Page 30: Formatting And Optimizing Disks

    Time required for formatting is shorter, but any bad sectors would not be detected. Select this format type when you format a brand new disk for which Fostex has confirmed quality operation. You can select this format type only when you format a new disk or reformat a disk previously formatted with Quick Format.

  • Page 31: Formatting A Brand New Hard Disk

    <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.

  • Page 32: Reformatting An E-Ide Hard Disk

    Reformatting an E-IDE hard disk This section describes how to reformat a formatted E-IDE hard disk. Reformatting a disk will erase all Program data on the disk and the number of Programs and parameter settings will return to their default status. To reformat a disk, put the recorder into Setup mode to display the [Disk Format?] menu.

  • Page 33: Optimizing The Disk

    5.Press and hold down the RECORD button and press the EXECUTE/YES key. The recorder starts the backup format operation. During the format operation, [REMAIN] lights up on the screen and the recorder indicates the size of the unformatted area on the disk, which counts down as the format operation proceeds.

  • Page 34: Handling Programs

    Handling Programs This chapter explains how to handle Programs. It covers the following topics: You can manage individual songs by setting multiple programs on the disk, as explained in the “Managing Songs by Program Selection” section of the “Before Starting” chapter. You can set up to 99 Programs.

  • Page 35: Duplicating A Program

    To enter a title: • Turn the JOG dial, or pressing the NEXT key and PREV key for the flashing cursor to voluntarily input alphanumerics. • Move the flashing cursor with the SHUTTLE dial. The title can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 36: Using A Program Change Function

    Using a Program Change function If multiple Programs exist on the disk, you need to select a Program to record, play, or edit. This section describes how to select a Program. <Note> You cannot use the Program Change function when the recorder is in SETUP mode. 1.

  • Page 37: Editing A Program Title

    1. Press the SETUP key while the recorder is stopped, to put the system in the SETUP mode. The recorder enters SETUP mode, and displays the first hierarchy of the SETUP menu that was displayed before you turned off the power. The default setting is [Signature Set ?] menu.
  • Page 38 3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The currently-selected Program title appears with the left-most character flashing. Flashing 4. Move the flashing cursor with the SHUTTLE dial and input the letter or number with the JOG dial / NEXT key / PREV key. Up to 16 digits and the following letters / numbers / symbols can be input.

  • Page 39: Punch In/Out

    Punch In/Out recording enables you to record over previously-recorded parts. See the diagram below. For example, using the Punch In/Out function allows you to change an unsatisfactory guitar solo. The D824/D1624 offers two types of Punch In/Out functions. One is called Auto Punch In/ Out, in which you automatically re-record a specified part.
  • Page 40 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) When you finish storing and adjusting the respective edit points, you can proceed to the Auto Punch In/Out operations. Explanations from here on will be on the assumption that an external mixer (analog or digital) and the recorder are interconnected as shown below and that a guitar for recording on track 3 is connected to the mixer input.

  • Page 41: Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out

    Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording In Rehearsal mode, the READY track assumes input monitoring mode between the Auto Punch In and Out points, and the sound is not recorded. You can practice Auto Punch In/Out operation repeatedly before you proceed to actual recording. Locate the recording start position slightly before the Auto Punch In point.

  • Page 42: Auto Punch In/Out Take

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) After you are satisfied with your rehearsal, you can proceed to an actual take of Auto Punch In/Out. You can undo or redo Auto Punch In/Out recording if you change your mind. The control panel settings are the same as those for rehearsal.

  • Page 43: Manual Punch In/Out

    This section explains how to perform Manual Punch In/Out using a foot switch (optional Model 8051). You do not need to specify the Punch In/Out points. Instead, you press the foot switch at the Punch In/Out point. Manual Punch In/Out also offers rehearsal and actual takes. You can repeat rehearsal until you are ready.

  • Page 44: Manual Punch In/Out Take

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point Start point of (Take In) playback Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 This part is changed. Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 All tracks are in Only track 3 in input playback monitoring monitoring.

  • Page 45: Single Undo/Redo Manual Punch In/Out

    Single Undo/Redo Manual Punch In/Out recording You can single undo or redo Manual Punch In/Out recording. Press the UNDO/REDO key after recording is complete to restore the conditions that existed prior to the recording. Press the UNDO/REDO key again to restore the conditions that existed after the recording.

  • Page 46: Recording Digital Data

    (For more information, see “Saving and Loading Song Data” on page 84 .) * If the connected external device has only a COAXIAL (RCA pin) jack for digital output, use an optional Fostex COP-1/96k (optical/coaxial converter). DIGITAL/DATA IN 1-8 or 9-16 CD/MD/DAT <D1624 connection>...
  • Page 47 Selecting a recording Program 1. If you already have multiple Programs, select the desired Program using the Program Select function. * See page “ 36 ” for more information on the Program Select function. Setting the digital input Use the digital input setup menu in Setup mode to assign tracks and select a digital input clock.

  • Page 48: Digital Recording To An External Digital Device

    For more information on this problem, refer to the “Connecting a digital mixer” section below. * If the connected external device has only a COAXIAL (RCA pin) jack for digital input, use an optional Fostex COP-1/96k (optical/coaxial converter).
  • Page 49 Connecting an external digital device 1. Use an optical cable to connect the DIGITAL/DATA OUT jack of the recorder to the OPTICAL IN (or adat IN) jack of the external digital device. Setting the digital output Use the digital output setup menu in Setup mode to assign output tracks. With the default setting, the digital output is set to [adat].

  • Page 50: Connecting A Digital Mixer

    The following explanations assume that this is digital mixer, which can input digital signals whose clock source can be setup at digital in. <Connecting to the D824> INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 INPUT 8 26dB 26dB...

  • Page 51: D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents)

    Recording to a Metronome Sound This chapter explains how to record your performance while you are playing an instrument accompanied by a metronome based on the time signature and tempo specified in the Tempo Map. The metronome sound is output from track 8 on the D824 and from track 16 on the D1624. •...

  • Page 52: Recording To A Metronome Sound

    Creating a Tempo Map * Set the time signature using the “Setting a time signature” menu in SETUP mode. Refer to the “Setting a time signature” section on page “103.” * Set a tempo for a given point using the “Setting a tempo” in SETUP mode.

  • Page 53: Storing A Locate Point

    Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) You can store specific individual time data (time, bar/beat/clock) in each memory key (*). The time data stored is used as an “Editing Point” to execute “Locate Point” or Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste, Move & Paste or Erase. You can also store 99 (Locate Number 01-99) time data in the LOCATE key, in addition to the Memory key, to enable locate only features.

  • Page 54: Storing And Editing The Locate Points To The Memory Keys

    Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys • Select the desired Time Base using the DISP SEL key and EXECUTE/YES key an if you wish to use a Time Base other ABS. • The stored or edited locate points are used only in the currently-selected Program. Storing in real-time You can store the locate point (in the ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base) in real-time while the recorder is playing.

  • Page 55: Storing In Real-Time

    1.While the recorder is stopped, press the memory key that stores the data you wish to edit. The stored data appears on the display and the recorder enters data edit mode. 2.Turn the SHUTTLE dial to move the flashing cursor to the time value digit, and use the JOG dial to increase or decrease the value.

  • Page 56: Edit And Re-Store Data That Is Already Stored

    3.Select the LOCATE number desired using the JOG dial. LOCATE number from 00-99 are selectable. However, select a number other then 00. 4.Next press the LOCATE key. The time base (or bar/beat/clock) put on hold is stored as data in the LOCATE number selected. The system will return to the original time base when the storage process is completed, and playback is resumed.

  • Page 57: Locate Function

    The recorder swiftly locates (it moves the current location of the recorder section) the desired point when necessary. Locate include edit points (in ABS time, MTC time, or in bar/beat/clock) that are stored for the Copy, Move, Paste, Erase, or Auto Punch In/Out operations. They also include Locate by specifying a voluntary time, and Locate specifying a voluntary Locate Number (01-99), as well as Locate directly to the recording end point in a Program (REC END).

  • Page 58: Auto Play Function

    The Auto Play function allows the recorder to start play back automatically from the located point. AUTO PLAY mode should be turned on before you execute the Direct Locate function described above. <Note> This function is effective within 24 ABS hours. Therefore, if playback continues over the recording end point, the recorder will still continue counting the time.

  • Page 59: Auto Repeat Function

    The Auto Repeat function allows the recorder to repeat playback up to the AUTO RTN END point, automatically locate the AUTO RTN START point, then play up to the AUTO RTN END point until you cancel the function by pressing the STOP button. To enable this function, both AUTO PLAY mode and AUTO RTN mode should be turned on, and the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point should already be set.

  • Page 60: Cue & Review Function

    Cue & Review Function This chapter explains how to use the “Cue & Review” function with the REWIND button, the F FWD button, and the SHUTTLE dial, and also explains “Digital Scrubbing” with the envelope function. During Cue/Review and Digital Scrubbing you will hear the sound recorded on the disk, which makes it easy for you to swiftly locate the desired point without failure while listening to the sounds.
  • Page 61 1. While the recorder section is stopped, depress the SHIFT key and then press the RECORD TRACK select key of the desired record track. This turns ON the envelope function. The envelope indication of the selected track will appear on the display. The following example shows the indication of track 4 envelope, after RECORD TRACK select key [4/12] is pressed.

  • Page 62: Preview Function

    Preview Function The preview function enables you to repeatedly audition the rise (fade in) or the fall (fade out) of the sound data at a locate point (edit point) that is stored in the AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, or CLIPBOARD IN/OUT key. This is also called “point rehearsal.” With this function, you can check the locate points in real-time.

  • Page 63: Executing The Preview Function

    1. Press the desired memory key while holding down the SHIFT key when the recorder is stopped. Pressing the desired memory key will enable you to preview the sound at the locate point (edit point) stored in the corresponding memory key. Memory key The recorder plays the fall AUTO PUNCH IN key...

  • Page 64: Multiple Undo Function

    Multiple Undo Function To undo recordings or edits, you can use the Multiple Undo (Time Jump) function (explained in this section) as well as the Single Undo/Redo function (explained in the Quick Operation Guide and the “Punch in/out” and “Track editing” sections of this manual). You can use the Multiple Undo (Time Jump) function only for a current drive disk that was formatted with the Multiple Undo turned on.
  • Page 65 <Helpful Tips> To increase the free space on the disk available for the Multiple Undo function, optimize the current drive disk using the [Disk Optimize?] menu in Setup mode. However, remember that if you optimize a current drive disk that recorded several takes, only the most recent take will remain and other takes will be erased.

  • Page 66: Editing Tracks

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) The recorder features speedy, nonlinear, nondestructive editing of independent audio tracks because it uses a 3.5 inch E-IDE hard disk. The following four editing functions allow “Editing of Independent Audio Tracks.” Copy & Paste You can copy a specific range of data from a specific track and paste it to the same or a different track.

  • Page 67: Storing The Edit Point

    <Notes> * The data on the clipboard will be replaced by new data each time you execute the COPY or MOVE. * If pasted data overlaps the source data, the content of the source data will be altered. Perform Copy & Paste and Move & Paste in the following order.

  • Page 68: Executing Paste

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) * Press the EDIT key again to get ready for the paste operation. [Copy Paste?] or [Move Paste?] flashes on the display. Executing Paste 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key again. The display indication enables you set the number of the paste operations.

  • Page 69: Copy & Paste Between Programs

    Copy & Paste between programs Copy & Paste between programs can be performed using the procedures below in the same manner as in the previous “Copy & Paste in the same program.” Store the copy (or move) start point (CLIPBOARD IN point), end point (CLIPBOARD OUT point), and the paste start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point).

  • Page 70: Erase

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) There are two methods for erasing data. Understand the difference between these methods before you use the Erase function. * If multiple Programs are set on the disk, first select the desired Program. Do not select another Program, or select another sampling rate until you finish the erase operation.

  • Page 71: Checking And Adjusting The Edit Points

    Checking and adjusting the edit points After you store the edit points, you can check them on the display by pressing the corresponding keys. You may also adjust the points. 1. While the recorder section is stopped, press and hold down the SHIFT key and press the memory key for which you wish to check the edit point.

  • Page 72: Track Exchange

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) The Track Exchange function enables you to swap mono track data or multiple track data of the current Program between Real tracks and Additional tracks in units of single or multiple tracks. You can swap mono track data between Real tracks, Additional tracks, or between a Real track and an Additional track.

  • Page 73: Executing Track Exchange

    Executing Track Exchange 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the EDIT key. 2.With the JOG dial, choose “[Track Exchange?]” menu. 3.Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The display shows the track selection. The current display shows that you can swap eight-track data between Real tracks 1-8 and Additional tracks 9- 16.

  • Page 74: Midi Sync Function

    MIDI Sync Function The following are examples concerning general types of systems using MIDI related functions contained in the recorder. By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the recorder, and by output of a MIDI clock and song position pointer according to the setting, a hardware type MIDI sequencer can be synchronized as a MIDI clock slave.

  • Page 75: Setup Of The Recorder

    Setup of the recorder 1. Because the MIDI clock and song position pointer will be output from the recorder, set the SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output setting” to “CLK.” * Initial setting: * Permissible setting: * This item can be setup for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data.

  • Page 76: Executing Of Recording

    It can also carry out the proper operation upon receiving an MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message from outside. In this case, because the recorder can setup a DEVICE ID number by the SETUP mode “MIDI Device ID Setting” menu, a multiple number of the unit’s can be separately controlled by changing the DEVICE ID numbers in the transmitted message...

  • Page 77: Setup To External Equipment

    Refer to page “ 109 ”, SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting” for operating procedure and details. 5. Set to the same figure as the sequence software MMC device number (and Fostex System Exclusive Message device number) by the SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting.”...

  • Page 78: Confirming Mtc Sync/Mmc

    * Initial setting: * Permissible setup ID: * This item will be the setting common to all programs. * This setting cannot be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF. Refer to page “ 116 ”, SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting” for operating procedure and details. 6.

  • Page 79: Multitrack System By The Slave Mode

    Multitrack system by the slave mode An example of how to make a multitrack system by interconnecting three recorders in a slave mode function, will be explained in the following. A 24 multitrack system can be designed if a D824 is used for this system; if D1624 is used, a 48 multitrack system can be made.

  • Page 80: Setup Of The Recorder (#2) And (#3):

    3. With the SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting,” whether the MTC offset time will be output (ABS) at the ABS 00h 00s 00f 00sf point or at the 001BAR 1BEAT 00CLK (bar/signature) point of the tempo map, is selected. Refer to page “...

  • Page 81: Check Chase Lock

    <Note> After this setup, check the following in the recorder (#2) and (#3). * Blinking of “CHASE” in the display: This will change to constant lit upon completing chase lock in later operation. * “EXT SYNC” is lit in the display: This means it is externally synchronized against the input word clock signal.

  • Page 82: External Midi Equipment Sync System By The Slave Mode

    External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode Up to this point, synchronization with external MIDI equipment has been explained with the recorder as the master and MIDI equipment as the slave but depending on the slave mode setting, the MIDI equipment can be set as the master and the recorder as the slave.

  • Page 83: Confirming Chase Lock

    5. Set slave type to “Vari” by the SETUP mode “Slave type setting.” Refer to page “ 112 ”, SETUP mode “Slave type setting” for operating procedure and details. 6. Press the DISP SEL key while holding down the SHIFT key, to change the time base display to MTC. <Precautions at MTC related setups>...

  • Page 84: Saving And Loading Song Data

    Saving and Loading Song Data The recorder allows you to select the data (audio data and Setup data) from a current Program and save it to a DAT machine as an S/PDIF digital signal or to an adat machine as an adat digital signal, or save it to a SCSI device.
  • Page 85 <The following items can be saved and loaded as song data> Memory data: CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT point data Locate data (locate number 00~99): when saving and loading song data using SCSI Time Base: ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK Setup mode: * Time signature setting (BAR BEAT), * Tempo setting, * Click On/Off setting * Preroll Time setting, * Midi Sync Out setting, * MTC Frame Rate setting...

  • Page 86: Saving The Data Using Digital/Data Out

    Saving the data using DIGITAL/DATA OUT S/P DIF digital signal (or adat digital signal) from the DIGITAL/DATA OUT connector of the recorder is saved. * Restore the initial settings on the recorder. * Set the same sampling rate on the external digital device and the recorder. Connecting an external device Connect DIGITAL/DATA OUT connector of the recorder to the digital input connector on the external digital device.
  • Page 87 1.Press the SETUP key. The recorder enters Setup mode. 2.Use the JOG dial to select “Save PGM?,” and then press the EXECUTE/YES key. The message “Save Device?” and an indication of the digital signal to be saved (“DAT,” “adat,” or “SCSI”) will flash on the display.

  • Page 88: Loading The Data Using Digital/Data In

    Loading the data using DIGITAL/DATA IN Load the data by S/P DIF digital signals (or adat digital signals) from the DIGITAL/DATA IN jack of the recorder. * Restore the initial settings on the recorder. * Set the same sampling rate on the external digital device and the recorder. Connecting the external device Connect DIGITAL/DATA IN connectors of the recorder to the digital output connectors on the external digital device.
  • Page 89 1.Press the SETUP key. The recorder will enter the Setup mode. 2.Use the JOG dial to select “Load PGM ?,” and then press the EXECUTE/YES key. The message “Load Device?” and the type of digital signal to be loaded (“DAT,” “adat,” or “SCSI”) will flash on the display.

  • Page 90: Saving The Deta Using Scsi

    This procedure will SAVE/LOAD using a removable SCSI drive disk (zip, MO, DVD RAM etc.) that is a backup disk. A backup purpose SCSI disk is generally used after formatted in the backup format, however, a DOS formatted (computer format) SCSI disk can also be used to SAVE/LOAD in WAV. Data saved in WAV can be re-loaded and even directly be read by the computer.

  • Page 91: Formatting A Scsi Disk

    Formatting a SCSI disk An unformatted disk or a disk used with the computer can also be used. Check to see that the data on the disk is no longer necessary prior to formatting a disk that was previously used with the computer. Once formatting is started it cannot be stopped.

  • Page 92: Saving Data Of An Individual Program

    Saving data of an individual Program When saving with a SCSI disk it is possible to save each program or all programs. This section will explain the procedures to save each program. * Output format available * Programs available * Track available <Note>...
  • Page 93 * When selecting a program that can be saved on one backup disk: The backup disk will indicate that a new program is going to be created (backup disk shows B01). Pressing the EXECUTE/YES key will start save operations and then the following indication will appear.

  • Page 94: Loading The Data Using Scsi

    Here you are loading on the current drive, the data of each program or the data of all programs saved on the backup purpose SCSI disk. The prerequisite is that a backup SCSI drive is connected to the recorder. Load the data saved on one removable disk. Load the program with the “Load PGM?”...

  • Page 95: Load The Data Saved On Several Removable Disks

    Loading data saved on several removable disks As an example here, we will load the data of a Program saved onto two removable disks. 1.Insert the first disk (Disk-1) into the SCSI device. <Note> Make sure that you insert the disks in the correct order.

  • Page 96: Save/Load By "Wav" File

    In addition to save/load by the aforementioned FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3), save/ load to a DOS formatted disc by using WAV (RIFF WAVE file format, hereafter called WAV) file is possible. In the same way as the aforementioned “Save/Load by FDMS-3,” it is possible not only to save data from this recorder but also to read data by this recorder;...
  • Page 97 4.Select the backup mode [WAVE] with the JOG dial and press the EXECUTE/YES key. The display will change to [CB Export? OFF] (OFF flashes) and ON-OFF of the clip board export can be setup. Normally, when saving ABS 0-REC END data, proceed to the next step while the setup is OFF.
  • Page 98 10. Press the EXIT/NO key or STOP button. [COMPLETED!] is extinguished. Press the EXIT/NO key or STOP button in the event you must return to the previous step or interrupt the procedure. “WAV” FILE WHICH WAS SAVED * Composition of WAV file A WAV file on the backup disk is made, one file to one track in the root directory, for a total of 24 files.

  • Page 99: Loading Wav Files

    WAV files will be loaded. Prior to this, make sure the backup disk is connected to the SCSI ID6 equipment. The following explains how to use a backup disk in which WAV files were saved by this unit. 1.Enter the SETUP mode by pressing the SETUP key. The SETUP mode menu will be displayed.
  • Page 100 << Special loading method when using a computer >> < Note> WAV files which can be saved/loaded by this recorder must have file names written as “******##.WAV.” Other file names cannot be acknowledged by this recorder. Unknown file names will not be acknowledged and could cause malfunction. Extreme care should be taken when changing file names and making folders on a computer.
  • Page 101 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP mode) The SETUP mode offers the Changing the initial settings menus to configure the operating environment of the recorder, a “Check” menu that enables you to check the number of events of each track and the “Execution”...

  • Page 102: Selecting Setup Menu

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Follow the steps below to select the desired SETUP menu in SETUP mode. 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the SETUP key on the control panel. Pressing the SETUP key causes the recorder to enter SETUP mode.

  • Page 103: Time Signature Setting

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Time Signature Setting (“Signature Set?”) Using the “Setting a time signature” menu, you can set a time signature of a given measure on the internal programmable Tempo Map. And also in this setting, the BAR (-002bar, 1 , 00clk) displayed at the head of the disk in the time base BAR/BEAT/CLK can be set within the range of -009bar ~ -002bar.
  • Page 104 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Modifying (or deleting) stored time signatures 1.Repeat steps 1-3 described in the “Storing a time signature” section. 2.Turn the SHUTTLE dial so that the flashing cursor is on the time signature value. 3.Use the JOG dial to enter a new value.

  • Page 105: Setting A Tempo

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting a tempo (“Tempo Map Set ?” menu) The “Setting a tempo” menu enables you to specify a tempo at a given point in a song that already has a time signature setting.
  • Page 106 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) 5.Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The display shows the stored bar/beat/tempo, then returns to the Tempo Edit indication (as shown in step 6.Repeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo data. For example, if you specify tempo values in the song with [001bar 4/4 ] and [005bar 3/4 ] settings, the Tempo Map includes the settings shown in the table below.

  • Page 107: Setting The Metronome Function

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting the Metronome function (“Click ?” menu) “Setting the Metronome function” menu allows you to determine whether or not the recorder outputs a metronome sound from Real track (D824=track 8, D1624=track 16) during playback or recording. Turning the Metronome function on enables you to record your performance while playing the instrument accompanying the metronome sound.

  • Page 108: Setting A Preroll Value

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting a preroll value (“Preroll Time ?” menu) The recorder features the Preroll function that enables you to locate a position a few seconds prior to a specified locate point. The “Setting a preroll value” menu allows you to set the preroll time (in seconds). The Preroll function is convenient when you wish to monitor the audio data from a point slightly before the locate point.

  • Page 109: Setting Midi Sync Output Signal

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting MIDI sync output signal (“Midi Sync Out ?” menu) The “Setting MIDI sync output signal” menu enables you to select the type of MIDI sync signals output from the MIDI OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder to an external MIDI device. The options are MIDI clock &...

  • Page 110: Setting An Mtc Offset Value

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting an MTC frame rate 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2.Turn the JOG dial to select [Frame Rate (?)] ( [?] flashes), then press the EXECUTE/YES key. The current frame rate setting appears on the display.

  • Page 111: Setting Offset Mode

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) 3.Use the SHUTTLE dial to move the flashing cursor, and turn the JOG dial to enter the desired offset value. For example, if you rotate the JOG dial on the seconds digit up 59, turning the dial further will increase the number on the digit of minute by one.

  • Page 112: Setting The Slave Type

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting the Slave type (“Slave Type ?” menu) The “Setting the Slave type” menu enables you to setup how recorder should function after chase lock, when recorder is set to sync externally in “slave mode ON” by the previously mentioned “Setting the slave mode.” •...

  • Page 113: Setting Digital Input

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Recording enabled/disabled 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2.Turn the JOG dial to select [Rec Protct ?] ([?] flashes), then press the EXECUTE/YES key. The current setting appears on the display.

  • Page 114: Setting Digital Output

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting digital input 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2.Turn the JOG dial to select [D. in ?] ([?] flashes), then press the EXECUTE/YES key. When [D.

  • Page 115: Setting Bar/Beat Resolution Mode

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting digital output 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2.Turn the JOG dial to select [D. out ?] ([?] flashes), then press the EXECUTE/YES key. The current digital output signal appears on the display.

  • Page 116: Setting The Midi Device Number

    Setting the MIDI device number (“Device ID ?” menu) The “Setting the MIDI device number” menu enables you to set the recorder device ID number required to control the unit from a sequence software using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) or FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message).

  • Page 117: Setting The Operating Clock

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) 3. Use the JOG dial to set the desired MIDI device ID number. Turning the JOG dial clockwise increments the value, and turning it counter-clockwise decrements the value. 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The MIDI device ID number is stored, and [?] flashes.

  • Page 118: Checking The Number Of Track Events

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting <SETUP mode>) [Clock Sel ?] setting [D. in ?] setting Regardless of receiving or not re- clock received ceiving word clock from WORD IN, from WORD IN the recorder is referenced to the SPDIF :Async internal clock.

  • Page 119: The Drive Format Information

    Format information of the current drive presently installed can be checked by using the “Drive Format Information” menu. Should any trouble occur in the recorder, providing the information obtained here to our nearest Fostex Service Station will be of great help in giving quick service. The following items will be displayed and can be confirmed.
  • Page 120 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting <SETUP mode>) * This indicates that the format type was linear. In addition to [Linear], the display can also show [Backup], [LP], [ADAC] or [Illegal FM]. * This indicates that simultaneous recordable number of tracks is 16. In addition to [16 Trk], the display can also show [8 Trk], [4 Trk] or [24 Trk].

  • Page 121: Drive Setting

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) In this “Drive Setting,” a switch is made between the current drive (E-IDE hard disk) and the backup drive (Removable SCSI drive). <Note> The following operations cannot be executed when the drive is switched to “backup drive.” * Save/load of song data * Setup of rhythm * Copy &...

  • Page 122: Midi Implementation Chart

    Message : Active Sense : Reset Notes rem. 1: MMC (Device ID=00~99, 127), MTC, Identity reply, FOSTEX Exclusive rem. 2: MMC (Device ID=00~99, 127), MTC, Inquiry, FOSTEX Exclusive rem. 3: START, STOP, CONTINUE Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY...

  • Page 123: Mmc Command List

    IDENTITY REQUEST: F0, 7E, <channel>, 06, 01, F7 IDENTITY REPLY: F0, 7E, <channel>, 06, 02, 51, 01, 00, 0*, 00, **, **, **, **, F7 Command List 51: Fostex ID 01, 00: Device family code 0*, 00: Device family number D824 or D1624 (10=D824, 11=D1624)

  • Page 124: Fostex Midi System Exclusive Message

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Fostex MIDI System Exclusive Message Format for D824/D1624 < N o t e > < N o t e > < N o t e > < N o t e > < N o t e >...

  • Page 125: Status Request

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Status Request Status request command Controller to D824/D1624 Loop op. status Loop status Post locate status Auto rec status Lock status Lock mode status Copy clip status Copy paste status Erase status Nondes. mode Move clip status Move paste status Digital in ch.
  • Page 126 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) <Allocation of GP0~GP7> Edit point memory of this equipment is alloted to the response/information field of 08~0F (GP0~GP7) as shown below. GP7 however, will be used as the work memory for small adjusting of the registered figure (Refer to Examples 4 and 5).

  • Page 127: Data Type

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Data Type < l o o p o p . m o d e > < l o o p o p . m o d e > < l o o p o p . m o d e > 12=stop <...
  • Page 128 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) < s i g n a t u r e m a p > < s i g n a t u r e m a p > < s i g n a t u r e m a p > <...

  • Page 129: Explanation On The Command/Mode Set

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Explanation on the Command/Mode Set 12 22 (<on/off>): loop on/off command The command for setting the "loop mode on/off" (=ON/OFF of AUTO RTN) of D824/D1624. Default figure of the loop opera- tion mode is "12=stop" and this cannot be changed. 12 28 (<post locate mode>): post locate command The command for setting the "post locate mode"...
  • Page 130 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) sound data will be erased (data "0" is written in). However, when sound data length in the clipboard is less than 10ms, specifying the <repeat count> will be limited to "01." Also, by specifying the <mmc track>, paste operation can be executed on other tracks in mono (one track unit) or stereo units (tracks 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8).

  • Page 131: The Status Request/Command

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) 03 (<edit message>)." Upon completing the registeration, <edit message> will reply with "01 (completed)," or with "10 (over value error)" if registeration is attempted at a non-existing point or an erroneous figure is used. 14 04 (<mmc time>): Preroll time set command The command for setting the current program preroll time at the figure indicated by <mmc time>.

  • Page 132: Explanation On The Status Reply

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) 23 47: midi sync out status request The command for inquiring on status of the midi sync out setup condition. When this command is received, this equip- ment replies with "33 47 <midi sync>." 23 48: MTC offset mode status request The command for inquiring the MTC offset mode setup status.
  • Page 133 D824/D1624 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) 33 3E (<edit message>): product new program status reply This is the reply against the "13 3E" product new program command. 33 41 (<channel> <channel>): digital in channel status reply 33 41 (<channel=7F> <count> <mmc track>): adat in status reply This is the reply against the "23 41"...

  • Page 134: Maintenance

    D824/D1624 Reference Manual (Maintenance/Specifications) Maintenance Cleaning the exterior * For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergent, wring it out firmly, and wipe the dirt off. Then polish with a dry cloth. Never use solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement. * "Adat" and the symbol are trademarks of Alesis Corporation. OPTICAL * FDMS-3: Fostex Disk Management System-3. * FDIO-1 Ver.2: Fostex Data In Out-1 Ver.2 482(W) x 148(H) x 381(D)mm 7.0kg 120VAC 60Hz 230V ~ 50/60Hz...
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