Powering Up The - Fostex PD-4 Owner's Manual

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PD-4 DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER
Powering up the PD-4
Using the internal battery or with the AD-15 external power supply connected to the AC
mains and the PD-4, flip the POWER switch to ON.
If there is a DAT cassette in the tape compartment, it will be loaded automatically (LOAD
mode), then STOP mode will be engaged. The hard brake (reel lock) is applied in this mode.
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Note: The PD-4 is equipped with a dew sensor (see the caution on page 4). If the dew sensor
engages, the PD-4 will still power up, but most of the tape transport modes will not operate. The
UNLOAD and EJECT operations will still be available.
To turn the PD-4 off, flip the POWER switch to OFF. Shut down will be immediate
Important notes about using DAT cassettes
Use quaUty DAT cassettes only in the PD-4. Maxell "DM" or equivalent tapes are
recommended.
Do not store DAT cassettes near strong magnetic fields such as near loudspeakers, video
monitors, TVs, transformers, etc.
Do not expose DAT cassettes to extremes of temperature or humidity. Do not store tapes in a
dusty or dirty environment.
Do not open the cassette's locking lid. If dust, dirt, or impurities (such as oils from the skin)
get on the tape surface, dropouts and/or possible damage to the PD-4's record/playback
heads and other mechanisms may occur.
Never switch the PD-4 off while the tape transport is active. It is advisable to unload and
eject the cassette before you switch off the power.
If a cassette has been stored in a cold location (such as overnight in a car) and is to be used in
a warmer environment, you should allow about an hour for the cassette to acclimatize before
using it. Failure to observe this precaution may result in malfunction and/or damage to the
PD-4.
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Initial procedures