Fostex FD-8 Owner's Manual

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Page 2: Safety Instructions
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...4 Main features...4 Precautions...5 Names and Functions...6 Control Panel (Mixer section)...7 Control Panel (Recorder section)...9 Front Panel (Input/output section)...15 Rear Panel (Input/output section)...15 Display Section...17 Before Starting...21 Time Base...21 Recording method and REMAIN indicator...22 Managing songs by Program Change function...23 Real tracks and Additional tracks...24 Input monitoring and playback monitoring...25 Signal flow (The PAN knob function and stereo bus)...26...
Page 4: Introduction
You can set up a synchronization system with a sequencer or a rhythm machine without wasting a track. • You can use the FD-8 as a sync slave machine by sending MTC from a connected device. • The FD-8 supports MTC, MMC, and Fostex System Exclusive Message, which allows for advanced control and high- precision synchronization from external sequencing software.
Page 5: Precautions
Precautions • Be sure to connect the FD-8 to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this Owner’s Manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. • Do not connect the FD-8 to the same AC outlet to which...
Page 6: Rear Panel View
Names and Functions Names and Functions Rear panel R MON OUT L R ST OUT L Control panel AUX1 AUX2 AUX1 AUX2 AUX1 AUX2 HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT INPUT TRK 1 INPUT TRK 2 INPUT TRK 3...
Page 7: Control Panel (Mixer Section)
Control Panel (Mixer Section) AUX1 AUX2 HIGH GAIN SHIFT INPUT TRK 1 MON L MON R INPUT SEL INPUT TRK 1 1. Input faders [1-8] These faders allow you to control the input level of signals selected via the INPUT SEL switch [2] (that is, the input signals from the INPUT jacks or the recorder output signals).
Page 8 Names and Functions 5. Monitor level control knob [MON (INPUT/TRK)] These knobs are used to select signals sent to monitor sections L and R, and to adjust the level of those signals. The following options are available. “TRK” The recorder output signals are sent to the monitor section.
Page 9: Control Panel (Recorder Section)
16. Scrub key [SCRUB] Pressing this key causes its LED to light up as the FD-8 enters Digital Scrub mode. At this point, press the desired RECORD RACK select key to digitally scrub the selected track playback using the JOG dial.
Page 10 BAR/BEAT/CLK). The space indication uses MB (Megabyte). (The values are based on mono track recording.) *3 MTC being input from an external MIDI device to the FD-8 appears. If no MTC is input, the display shows “00H 00M 00S 00F.”...
Page 11 Pressing this button causes the recorder section to play back. Pressing this button while holding down the RECORD button when a track is in READY mode will cause the FD-8 to start recording on the READY track. Pressing only this button during the recording operation will punch-out (cancel) recording.
Page 12 This mode is effective only when Auto Play mode and Auto Return mode are turned on. The FD-8 will play the part between the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point repeatedly. This mode is also effective only if the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point have already been specified.
Page 13 Undo/Redo function. Names and Functions 36. Edit key [EDIT] Pressing this key causes the FD-8 to enter menu selection mode for editing tracks, and displays the title of the menu you used last time. Press this key repeatedly or turn the JOG dial to select a menu.
Page 14 Use this key to store the start point of audio data to be copied or moved. When you press this key, the FD-8 displays data currently stored, and you can edit the data. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then press the CLIPBOARD IN/PREVIEW key to store the edited data in this key.
Page 15: Front Panel (Input/Output Section)
1.Input jacks [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] (Connector: phone) Connect sound sources, such as musical instruments and microphones, here. Connect a microphone to input jacks 7 and 8, which are equipped with TRIM switches that allow you to switch according to the connected microphone output level.
Page 16 You can also use these jacks as auxiliary inputs. If a connected effect unit has a mono output, connect the output to the L/MONO jack of the FD-8. The right channel will also receive the same signal. Adjust the level of processed signals using AUX RTN knobs 1 and 2.
Page 17: Display Section
This section describes display functions along with examples. Display when the power is turned on When you turn on the power to the FD-8 and the connected external SCSI drive (a formatted removable disk or hard disk), the display shows the [Initial...] message, [Current...
Page 18: Preset Display
DRIVE or IDE) appears on the display. (See the following note.) A.PUNCH Indicates the AUTO PUNCH mode settings. If only a SCSI drive is connected to the FD-8, [SCSI] lights up. If an optional SYNC OUT AUTO SYNC OUT AUTO...
Page 19: The Remain Display
Selecting Time Base using the DISP SEL key When you press the DISP SEL key after you select a Time Base using the TIME BASE SEL key, the display changes as follows: Time Base is ABS. SYNC OUT AUTO REMAIN SYNC OUT AUTO MTC IN...
Page 20: Warning Messages
1. Leave the disk inside the SCSI drive and turn off the power to the FD-8 and all connected devices. 2. Turn on the power to the SCSI drive. 3. Make sure that the orange LED on the SCSI drive lights up in green and that the disk is not being accessed, turn on the power to the FD-8.
Page 21: Before Starting
(the current position). The FD-8 offers three types of Time Base: ABS (Absolute type), MTC (MIDI time code), and BAR/BEAT/CLK (bar/ beat/clock). ABS indicates an absolute time on the disk. MTC indicates a relative time that is obtained by adding a certain value (MTC offset value) to the ABS value.
Page 22: Recording Method And Remain Indicator
Recording method The FD-8 uses a SCSI removable disk (such as an MO disk, EZ disk, or Zip 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 23: Managing Songs By Program Change Function
As described in “Managing the song by Program,” the FD-8 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.
Page 24: Real Tracks And Additional Tracks
Real tracks and Additional tracks The FD-8 features eight Real tracks (1-8) and sixteen Additional tracks (9-24), for a total of twenty-four tracks. Real tracks are used to record sound sources in real-time. Additional tracks are used to temporarily store the sound recorded in the Real tracks.
Page 25: Input Monitoring And Playback Monitoring
Input monitoring means to monitor via track output the recording signal sent to the Real tracks of the recorder. That is, you are monitoring a post-recorder signal, not a pre-recorder signal. The FD-8 enters input monitoring status when you perform one of the following operations.
Page 26: Signal Flow (The Pan Knob Function And Stereo Bus)
The FD-8 is equipped with an eight-channel mixer function, which enables you to mix and record eight sound sources into stereo signal. The following diagram is designed to help you visualize the signal flow of the FD-8. It illustrates how input signals are routed through the mixer and sent to the recorder section.
Page 27: Audio File And Event
During recording, the FD-8 consecutively records an independent audio file (recorded area) in each track of each Program. However, you can record data on the FD-8 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 28: Formatting A Disk
[Format ?] menu in SETUP mode, the FD-8 will automatically recognize a connected SCSI drive or a 2.5-inch internal hard disk set to any ID number other than “6.” If you execute the [Bk Format ?] menu, the FD-8 will automatically recognize the SCSI drive set to ID number “6.”...
Page 29: Formatting A Current Drive Disk (Scsi Disk)
Formatting a current drive disk (SCSI disk) You may use a SCSI removable disk, a fixed hard disk, or an optional 2.5-inch internal hard disk as the FD-8’s current drive. This section explains how to format a SCSI-type removable or fixed disk. Before you can format a SCSI disk, [SCSI] should appear in the [DRIVE] indication area.
Page 30 You need to use the [Format ?] menu in SETUP mode to reformat a disk. In the following procedure, we assume that a SCSI drive is connected to the FD-8 and that the power to the FD-8 and the SCSI drive is turned on. (The same procedure also applies to a fixed disk.)
Page 31: Formatting A Current Drive Disk (2.5 Inch Hard Disk)
If you have ordered an optional 2.5-inch IDE internal hard disk, the Fostex service department will format the disk in [Master] mode and install it in the FD-8 before delivery. You do not have to format it from scratch. However, if you wish to re-format the 2.5-inch hard disk, follow the steps described above in the “Re-formatting”...
Page 32: Formatting A Backup Disk (Fixed Hard Disk)
However, you cannot perform another operation using the backup disk at this time. Attempting to do so will cause the FD-8 to display [Illegal FM] and ignore your operation. To eject the disk from the backup drive or the current drive after the format operation, follow the procedure below: * To eject a disk from the backup drive: Press the Eject button on the drive.
Page 33: Handling Programs
Follow the steps below to create a new Program (in addition to the Program created on the disk during the format operation). (Turn on the power) 1. Turn on the power to the FD-8 and a connected SCSI drive. 2. Insert a formatted disk into the SCSI drive.
Page 34: Using A Program Change Function
Note: You cannot use the Program Change function when the FD-8 is in SETUP mode. 1. When the FD-8 is stopped, press the STORE key while holding down the HOLD/> key. [Select PGM] appears on the display briefly, then changes to a flashing “01”...
Page 35: Deleting A Program
To cancel the delete operation, press the EXIT/NO key while [SURE ?] is flashing. Each time you press the button or key, the FD-8 will return to a higher level in the hierarchy, and finally exit SETUP mode. 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key again.
Page 36: Editing A Program Title
Note: You can edit the title of the selected Program before you select SETUP mode. You cannot select a Program after the FD-8 enters SETUP mode. Be sure to select the desired Program using the steps explained in the “Using the Program Change function”...
Page 37: Playback In Vari Pitch Mode
SCSI A.PUNCH PITCH] indicator is turned off under the following conditions: •You have turned on the power to the FD-8. (The pitch data will be reset to 0.0%.) • You have set “Slave mode setting” in SETUP mode to ON.
Page 38: Recording To A Metronome Sound
8. For example, record the acoustic guitar using a microphone to track 2 while using a compressor/limiter. • Initialize the FD-8 before the operation. • If multiple Programs exist, first select the desired Program. Connecting a sound source and a effect unit 1.
Page 39: What Is Punch In/Out Recording
For example, using the Punch In/Out function allows you to change an unsatisfactory guitar solo. The FD-8 offers two types of Punch In/Out functions. One is called Auto Punch In/Out, in which you automatically re-record a specified part. The other is called Manual Punch In/Out, in which you record data manually (using your foot to operate an optional foot switch, model 8051).
Page 40 Punch In/Out Recording When you finish storing and adjusting the edit points, you can proceed to the Auto Punch In/Out operation. In this example, we re-record part of the guitar phrase that was already recorded on track 3. First follow the “Preparation” below, then rehearse, and record a take. Connecting the instrument 1.
Page 41: Punch In/Out Recording
<Tips for rehearsal> Set the preroll value while referring to the “Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode)” chapter. In this way, the FD-8 can locate a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll value. This enables you to start playback slightly before the Punch In point.
Page 42 • The LED of the REC TRACK select key 3/L remains steadily lit between the Punch In and Out points. Otherwise, it flashes. • When the Auto Punch Out point is passed, the FD-8 cancels Auto Punch mode automatically, and nothing appears in the A.
Page 43 1. Press the foot switch while holding down the STOP button. The FD-8 displays [Rehsl On] for a second and enters Rehearsal mode. [RHSL] flashes in the A.PUNCH display area. A. PUNCH RHSL 2.
Page 44 This will help you concentrate on your performance or check the recording level easily (especially since Manual Punch In/Out involves operating the foot switch operation as well as the FD-8). (See <Hint- 2> in the “Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording” for more information.)
Page 45: Manual Punch 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 method also does not allow you to record another take unless you stop the FD-8 first. Procedure: 1. Press the PLAY button to start playback from a point slightly before the Punch In point.
Page 46: Creating A Tempo Map
Setting the switch and knob 1. Set channel 7 LEVEL switch to [L]. 2. Set channel 7 INPUT SEL switch to [INPUT]. 3. Set the SELECTOR in the monitor section to [MON]. 4. Set the RECORD TRACK select key 2/R to READY. 5.
Page 47: Starting Recording
Recording to a Metronome Sound 5, 13 2, 8 Monitoring the guitar sound and adjusting the recording level 1. Press the RECORD button. Track 2 enters input monitoring mode. 2. Play the guitar. 3. Adjust the recording level of the guitar sound using the channel 7 input fader.
Page 48: Digital Recording
This chapter describes how to digitally record data from a connected digital device (CD, MD, DAT, adat etc.) to tracks on the FD-8. Use the “Setting digital input tracks” menu in SETUP mode to assign incoming digital signals (DATA IN L/R) to tracks. If you have selected adat input in the “Setting digital input tracks” menu, all eight-track data will be digitally recorded from the external adat.
Page 49: Digital Recording To An External Device
Digital recording to an external device This section explains how to record digital data from the FD-8 to an external digital device, such as an MD, DAT, CD-R, or adat. You can select any pair combination from Real tracks 1–8 and S-T (STEREO OUT L/R output in the mixer section) for digital output L and R.
Page 50: Digital Mixdown
Refer to the “Basic Multitrack Recording” chapter for information on how to connect effect units. Reverb Unit Connecting an external digital device * Connect the DATA OUT jack of the FD-8 with the OPTICAL IN jack of an external digital device using an optical cable.
Page 51 12. Start recording on the master recorder. Adjust the input level on the master recorder so that its level meters indicate almost the same level as the FD-8’s level meters L/R. 13. Press the FD-8’s PLAY button to play the Program from the beginning.
Page 52: Digital And Analog Simultaneous Recording
This section explains how to record S/P DIF digital signals from CD, MD, or DAT to tracks 1 and 2, and record analog signals from a guitar and vocal to tracks 3 and 4. Before recording, initialize the FD-8. Note: This type of recording is possible on removable disks (such as an EZ disk, zip disk), fixed disk, or optional 2.5-inch internal hard disk.
Page 53 7. Play the connected digital device. You do not have to adjust the input level from the digital device on the FD-8. You can monitor the digital signals by turning channels 1 and 2 MON knobs to [TRK], and turning the MASTER knob in the monitor section gradually.
Page 54: How To Use The Recorder In Jack
Sixteen channels of digital mixdown In this method, the RECORDER IN (L, R) jacks of the FD-8 are directly connected to the MON OUT (L, R) jacks and the monitor SELECTOR switched to [L/R+MON]. Then, the monitor bus L, R signal and the stereo bus L, R signals are both simultaneously output from MON OUT L, R and input to RECORDER IN L, R.
Page 55 Direct recording of an external sound source Here, an external sound source is directly input to the RECORDER IN jack of the FD-8 and recorded in the recorder section without passing through a mixer. In this case, if an external input is connected to L and R of the RECORDER IN jack, it will not be possible to record through the mixer section.
Page 56: Editing Tracks
Editing Tracks The FD-8 features speedy, non-linear, non-destructive editing of independent audio tracks and uses a Zip, EZ, MO disk or fixed hard disk as the recording media. The following edit functions enable you to edit tracks. Press the EDIT key on the control panel to access the edit menu.
Page 57: Checking And Adjusting The Edit Points
The copy or move operation will complete immediately. The display briefly indicates [COMPLETED !], then flashes the [Copy Paste] message (or the [Move Paste] message). The FD-8 enters standby mode for the paste operation. The LEDs of the selected RECORD TRACK select keys continue to flash.
Page 58: Executing Paste
“Erase,” and to “Deleting a Program” on page 35 for more information on erasing. 8. Press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key. The FD-8 exits edit mode and displays the previous Time Base indication. 9. Turn off the RECORD TRACK select key of the copy (or move) source track.
Page 59: Erase
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 until you finish the erase operation. •...
Page 60: Executing Erase
UNDO/REDO key. •To restore the data after you undo the Erase operation, press the UNDO/REDO key again. When you press the UNDO/REDO key, the FD-8 will undo or redo the operation immediately, and display [Undo!] or [Redo !] and [COMPLETED !].
Page 61: Track Exchange
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 62: Executing Track Exchange
Editing Tracks Executing Track Exchange 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the EDIT key repeatedly until [TRK Exchg] flashes on the display. Alternatively, you can press the EDIT key, then use the JOG dial. Flashing 2. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
Page 63: Cue & Review Function
1. Press the PLAY button to play the audio data. 2. Press the F FWD button during playback. [FWD>] appears on the display, and the FD-8 cues in the forward direction at three-times speed. 3. To adjust the monitor sound, use the corresponding channel MON mix section.
Page 64: Digital Scrubbing Using Scrub Mode
You may perform digital scrubbing while the recorder section is stopped. 1. Press the SCRUB key while the recorder section is stopped. The SCRUB key’s LED lights up. The FD-8 enters Scrub mode and displays [Select TRK], instructing you to select the desired track.
Page 65: Cue & Review Function Using The Shuttle Feature
Turning the JOG dial clockwise will change the cueing speed. Turning the JOG dial counter-clockwise will change the reviewing speed. The FD-8 displays the selected cue or review speed, which you can select from normal, two-times, four-times, eight- times, 16-times, 32-times, and 64-times speed.
Page 66 • The data can be also saved or loaded even after the Song data is saved or loaded. • All locate points stored in the memory keys will be maintained after you turn off the FD-8. In addition to the memory keys, you can store data in the LOCATE key in real-time.
Page 67: Storing A Locate Point (Edit Point)
• 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 FD-8 is playing. 1. Press the PLAY button to play back data.
Page 68: Editing And Storing Locate Data
Editing and storing locate data If you know the position of the desired locate point, follow the steps below. 1. Press the HOLD/> key while the FD-8 is stopped. The currently-displayed time value (or bar/beat/clock value) is captured and the FD-8 enters data edit mode.
Page 69: Editing The Data Stored In The Locate Key
The last located point stored in the LOCATE key appears on the display and the FD-8 enters data edit mode. If no data is stored (that is, if the FD-8 has not located any point since the power was turned on), 00H 00M 00S 00F 00SF appears and “00”...
Page 70: Locate Function
This function is effective within 24 ABS hours. Therefore, if playback continues over the recording end point, the FD-8 will still continue counting the time. Also, when the FD-8 locates ABS REC END, it will continue counting the time from the recording end point. (However, the FD-8 does not access the disk after reaching the recording end point.) <Example: Operation at locating to the AUTO PUNCH IN point.>...
Page 71: Auto Return
The FD-8 locates the point and plays as shown in the diagram. This function allows the FD-8 to play data up to the AUTO RTN END point, then automatically locate the AUTO RTN START point as shown in the diagram below.
Page 72: Auto Repeat
AUTO The Auto Repeat function allows the FD-8 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.
Page 73 PUNCH OUT point. The recorder will repeat the operation automatically so you can concentrate on your rehearsal. Cancel Auto Repeat mode before you record a take. The FD-8 will play this range repeatedly for rehearsal, which makes it easy for you to check the recording level and practice your performance.
Page 74: Preview Function
With this function, you can check the locate points in real-time. You can also use this function to fine-tune the position of the locate points while previewing the sound. This function is effective only when the FD-8 is stopped. • Previewing the rise of the sound (fade in)
Page 75: Executing The Preview Function
CLIPBOARD OUT key the keys. AUTO PUNCH OUT key The FD-8 plays the fall (fade in) of the AUTO RTN START key sound at the locate point stored in the CLIPBOARD IN key keys.
Page 76 Preview Function 1. Start previewing the sound by following the steps described on the previous page. 2. Use the JOG dial to trim the position. When previewing starts, the unit of JOG trimming flashes on the screen. For example, value of SF (sub-frame) flashes if ABS Time Base or MTC Time Base is selected.
Page 77: Midi Synchronization
Tempo Map of the FD- 8. In this system, the recorder output of the FD-8 is routed to the input channel faders, and up to four MIDI sound sources connected to the input jacks are routed to the MON mix section.
Page 78 Mixing down while syncing MIDI sound sources When you finish overdubbing, proceed to mixdown. As shown in the diagram, use the connected MIDI sound sources as virtual tracks, synchronize them to the FD-8, and mix down digital signals while applying effects. Effect Unit 1...
Page 79: Mtc Sync/Machine Control System
MTC (MIDI time code) output from the FD-8. The FD-8 adds a given offset value to the ABS time on the disk and outputs the information as MTC of a given frame rate. In addition, the FD-8 can receive external MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message (FEX) to perform certain operations.
Page 80 MIDI sound sources <Please read this> About MMC REC Out function: If you use the MMC REC Out function, operating the FD-8 will cause the MIDI OUT connector to output the MMC command that corresponds to the operation. For example, pressing the PLAY button while pressing the RECORD button will output the MMC REC command from the MIDI OUT connector.
Page 81: Sync System In Slave Mode
You can set up the system in which the FD-8 in Slave mode synchronizes to an external master MIDI device. In this example, a master device is a computer running sequence software. Note: Make sure to use an external MIDI device that is able to output MTC as a master device.
Page 82 • Offset mode = ABS: Set the MTC offset time to three seconds prior to the start time of the song of the sequence software. The FD-8 does not chase and lock to incoming MTC immediately. To synchronize the FD-8 from the beginning of the song, you need to set a preroll time and play the song a little before the top of the song of the sequence software.
Page 83: Sync System With "Adat" By The Slave Mode
Make connections, respectively, adat DIGITAL OUT to FD-8 DATA IN, and adat MIDI OUT to FD-8 MIDI IN. Note: In order to slave operate adat equipment and the FD-8, the best setting is to supply “adat” digital signals together with MTC from the master unit.
Page 84 For example, when the master device (adat) outputs MTC as 00H 00M 00S 00SF ~ 00H 40M 00S 00SF, if the FD-8 offset (ABS mode) is 00H 20M 00S 00SF, the FD-8 ABS time will lock from 23H 40M 00S 00SF, and if the frame rate setting is 30 frame, lock will disengage temporarily at 23H 29M 59S 29SF.
Page 85: Saving And Loading Song Data
SETUP data) to a connected backup media, such as a DAT machine or adat. You can also load the saved data from a DAT or adat to the current drive disk in the FD-8. You can save and load one Program at a time to and from a DAT, adat, or SCSI drive.
Page 86 SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) if it satisfies the requirements described above. The following DAT models have been confirmed to operate with the FD-8. Basically, any DAT machine that has digital in/out connectors in S/P DIF format will work for the save and load operation. However, some models (except those listed below) may cause errors.
Page 87: Saving And Loading Data Using A Scsi Drive As The Current Drive
* The following items can be saved and loaded as song data: Memory data (CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT points) 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, * MTC offset time setting, * MTC offset mode setting, * Rec protect On/Off setting, * Slave mode On/Off setting, * Slave type setting * The following items cannot be saved and loaded as song data:...
Page 88: Saving Data
SYNC OUT AUTO 5. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The FD-8 recognizes that a disk in the backup drive is unformatted, and displays [Unformat ?], then proceeds to the [Bk Format?] menu (backup disk format) in SETUP mode, then displays the following.
Page 89: Loading Data
<Memo> If Program data to be saved is larger than the space available on one backup disk, the FD-8 tells you how many backup disks you need when you select a Program in Step 6 of the previous procedure. SYNC OUT AUTO When you set the first disk, the save operation starts.
Page 90 SYNC OUT AUTO <Memo> If you saved one Program to multiple backup disks, the FD-8 indicates that the disk in the drive is the “first” disk, as follows: SYNC OUT AUTO Confirm that this message appears, and execute the load operation.
Page 91: Saving And Loading Data Using An 2.5 Inch Internal Hard Disk As The Current Drive
When you are using an optional 2.5-inch IDE internal hard disk for the save and load operation, make sure that [IDE] lights up in the current drive section of the display. If a SCSI drive is connected to the FD-8 as the current drive, disconnect the SCSI drive.
Page 92 JOG dial to change the Program number. 6. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The FD-8 displays the total time of the selected Program. You can edit this total time value. That is, you can shorten the time required for the save operation.
Page 93: Loading Song Data Via A Dat Or Adat
FD-8 with a 2.5-inch internal hard disk. DAT (or adat) connection and preparation * Connect the DATA IN on the FD-8 to the OPTICAL OUT on a DAT or to “adat out” on an adat using an optical cable. If you are using S/P DIF digital signal (DAT), use an optional Fostex COP-1 (optical–coaxial...
Page 94 Additional track 9–16), or Tr 1–24 (Real track 1–8 and Additional track 9–24). In this example, select Tr 1–8. 8. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The FD-8 enters “load standby” mode and displays the following. [DIGITAL] lights up and [SURE ?] flashes.
Page 95: Saving And Loading Song Data Via A Scsi Drive
Switch on power to FD-8 only and not to the two SCSI drives connected. If save/load of song data is to be executed using the SCSI drive assigned for backup, switch on power to the FD-8 and the SCSI drive assigned for backup. Do not switch on power to the SCSI drive assigned for the current drive. By utilizing either method, FD-8 will always recognaize the 2.5 inch IDE hard disk as the current drive.
Page 96: Quick Troubleshooting
AUTO The backup disk contains some data and does not have enough free space to record new data. The FD-8 is ask- ing you whether or not the existing data should be de- leted. Take one of the following actions: * If you wish to delete the existing data: Press the EXECUTE/YES key twice.
Page 97: Changing The Initial Settings (Setup Mode)
SETUP mode of the FD-8 offers the “Changing the initial settings” menus that configure the operating environment of the FD-8, a “Check” menu that enables you to check the number of events of each track, and the “Execution” menus that execute certain operations, such as save and load.
Page 98: Setting A Time Signature
Tempo Map. For example, you can specify “4/4 for the first and second measures, and 2/4 from the third measure.” Setting a time signature and tempo will create a Tempo Map, which allows the FD-8 to manage a song using the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base. You can also use the Metronome function.
Page 99 To cancel the setting operation, or to exit SETUP mode after storing data, press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key. Each time you press one of these keys, the FD-8 returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu, and finally exits SETUP mode.
Page 100: Setting A Tempo
For example, you can specify a tempo of 150 to the third beat of the 12th measure. Time signature and tempo settings make a Tempo Map, which is used by the FD-8 to manage the song using the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base, and enable the Metronome function.
Page 101: Setting The Metronome Function
Since Real track 8 outputs the metronome sound when this function is turned on, you cannot play the audio recorded on this track. Also, do not record any data on track 8. The FD-8 can output the metronome sound even from an unrecorded area (outside of the range from ABS 0 to REC END) on track 8. Setting the Metronome function 1.
Page 102: Setting A Preroll Value
Setting a preroll value (“Preroll ?” menu) The FD-8 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).
Page 103: Setting Midi Sync Output Signal
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 FD-8 to an external MIDI device. The options are MIDI clock & Song Position Pointer, or MTC (MIDI time code). Select an appropriate option depending on the type of signal supported by the connected MIDI device.
Page 104: Setting An Mtc Frame Rate
The “Setting an MTC offset value” menu enables you to specify an offset time value - the difference between the time of MTC output from the FD-8 and the ABS 00m 00s 00f 00sf time. You need to specify this value if you have selected [Mtc] for the “Setting MIDI sync output signal”...
Page 105: Setting Offset Mode
If you set Offset mode to [BAR ] and use MTC to synchronize sequence software on the computer, the tempo of the sequencer may sometimes slip gradually. This is because the tempo of the FD-8 and the tempo of the software are slightly different even if both use the same tempo.
Page 106: Setting The Slave Mode
The “Setting the Slave mode” menu allows you to set Slave mode of the FD-8 to on and off. When Slave mode is turned on, the FD-8 will lock to MTC input from the master device. The FD-8 can also sync to the selected external sync signal if you select an appropriate Slave type.
Page 107: Setting The Slave Type
[SLAVE] lights up steadily. Setting the Slave type (“Slave Type ?” menu) The “Setting the Slave type” menu enables you to select the type of external sync signal used when the FD-8 is set as a slave to sync to an external device.
Page 108: Setting The Record Protection Function
Setting the Record Protect function (“Rec Protect ?” menu) The FD-8 features the Record Protect function, which is similar to the function of record-protect tabs on cassette tapes. The “Setting the Record Protect function” menu allows you to turn the Record Protect function on and off.
Page 109: Setting Digital Input Tracks
The “Setting digital input tracks [Digi.in ?]” menu allows you to assign digital signals input at the DATA IN connector of the FD-8 to the tracks. You can perform digital recording from an external digital device (CD, MD, DAT, adat, digital mixer, etc.) using this function.
Page 110: Setting Digital Output Tracks
The “Setting digital output tracks” menu enables you to assign the track that outputs digital signals from the DATA OUT connector of the FD-8 to an external digital device. You can send the recorded audio data on the FD- 8 to an external digital device (MD, DAT, adat, digital mixer, etc.) in digital form. Any two tracks selected from tracks [1]–[8], or [s-t] (STEREO OUT L, R outputs) are assignable.
Page 111: Setting Bar/Beat Resolution Mode
The initial setting is “off.” When you turn this mode on, the CLK (clock) digits will be always round off to 00 and be stored in the memory key while the FD-8 is using the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base. That is, beat resolution is used.
Page 112: Setting The Midi Device Number
The transmit device ID links to this setting. You can set the device ID from 00 to 99. However, if the device ID number of the message the FD-8 receives is [7F], the FD-8 will recognizes it to perform the corresponding operation, regardless of its device ID setting.
Page 113: Checking The Number Of Track Events
Checking the number of track events 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select [NOs Event?] ([?] flashes), and then press the EXECUTE/YES key. The screen changes as follows, indicating the number of events on track 1.
Page 114: Midi Implementation Chart
******************************* (rem. 1) (rem. 2) (rem. 3) 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 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO Date: Version: V1.00...
Page 115: Mmc Command List/Inquiry Message List
IDENTITY REPLY: F0, 7E, <channel>, 06, 02, 51, 01, 00, 0F, 00, 01, 00, 7F, 7F, F7 51: Fostex ID 01, 00: Device family code 0F, 00: Device family number FD-8 01, 00, 7F, 7F: Software version MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List...
Page 116: Maintenance/Specifications
* Connectable SCSI device: Two (for recording x1, for backup x 1) : Internal E-IDE type 2.5 inch hard disk (optional) : FDMS-3* (* Fostex Disk Management System-3) Normal Mode : 8 Real track + 16 Additional track (Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz/ A.D.A.C.*)
Page 117 A.D.A.C. is the next generation digital audio coding technique maximized for multitrack recording which have been developed by joint research of Matsushita Electric Industry Corporation and Fostex Corporation. : 90dB (typical) * “Adat” and the “Adat symbol” are trademarks of Alesis Corporation.
Page 118: Block Diagram
Maintenance/Specifications Block Diagram...
Page 119 INDEX AUX SEND knob...8, 50 AUX RTN knob...8, 50 ACCESS LED...10 AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key...12, 70 AUTO RTN START key...13, 66, 70, 74 AUTO RTN END key...14, 66, 70, 74 AUTO PUNCH IN key...14, 41, 66, 74 AUTO PUNCH OUT key...14, 41, 66, 74 AUX SEND jack...16, 50 AUX RTN jack...16, 50 “Acc Error”...
Page 120 FOSTEX CORPORATION 3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196 Japan -0021, FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U. S. A. PRINTED IN JAPAN OCT. 1998 8288 419 100 FX...
Page 121 “Reformatting the disk” in the owner’s manual. When formatting, be careful to note the following. * When the power is switched on to an FD-8 with a 2.5 inch hard disk installed, the display will indicate as shown below at lower left.

Fostex FD-8 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Main Features

Precautions

Names and Functions

Before Starting

Formatting a Disk

Handling Programs

Playback in Vari Pitch Mode

Recording to a Metronome Sound

Punch In/Out Recording

Digital Recording

How to Use the RECORDER in Jack

Editing Tracks

Cue & Review Function

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)

Locate Function

Preview Function

MIDI Synchronization

Saving and Loading Song Data

Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode)

MIDI Implementation Chart

MMC Command List/Inquiry Message List

Maintenance/Specifications

Block Diagram

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Fostex FD-8

Summary of Contents for Fostex FD-8

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