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PSD430 / PSD450
Music Practice and Digital Recording System

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© Copyright 2010, Superscope Technologies, Inc.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    PSD430 / PSD450 Music Practice and Digital Recording System User Manual © Copyright 2010, Superscope Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not let liquids get into the unit. SD Logo is a trademark. microSD Logo is a trademark. Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. - ii - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    B. CANCEL ............. 13 i FINE TUNE ............19 C. EDIT ..............13 o TEMPO RESET ............ 19 D. MAKE CD ............13 a PLAY .............. 19 s STOP .............. 20 - iii - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Setting Levels ............30 Combine a Track ............ 65 STEREO/PAN Mode ..........31 Trim In / Out ............67 Pan Setting – L/1 ........... 31 Edit Track Information ..........68 Title/Artist/Album ..........69 - iv - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Contents Genre ..............69 Allocate Temporary Space (PSD430 Only) ....95 24>16bit Convert ........... 69 ■Appendix ............. 96 ■Recording ............ 70 Main Menu (1 of 2) ..........96 Recording to the PSD450 Internal Hard Drive ..70 Main Menu (2 of 2) ..........97 Recording to a Mini SD Card ........
  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    RCA Patch Cables AC Adapter AC Power Cord AAA Allkaline Batteries The following items (not pictured) are also in the box: • Instruction Manual on CD-ROM (PDF format) • Quick Start Guide (printed) - 6 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Superscope PSD450 User Manual ■Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Superscope PSD400 Series Recording System. Were you looking for a high-quality, portable recorder? A music practice and transcription tool? If either factor is important to you, we’re confident you’ll find your recorder to be an immensely powerful and versatile audio system.
  • Page 8: Preparations Before Use

    3. Re-attach the battery cover to the rear side of the recorder. Burning CDs with battery power is not ※ recommended. Please connect AC power before burning a CD. - 8 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Remote Controller Battery Installation

    Please match the polarity of the battery (+/ -) with the polarity indication on the remote controller. Batteries may have the same shape, but different voltages. Do not mix different battery types. - 9 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 10: About Discs

    • In direct sunlight or near a source of heat like a heater. • In a place which is damp or dirty. • In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as near a window. - 10 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 11: Top Panel

    Press to select an input for recording or practice. The Input Select menu also provides options for Pan, Input Equalizer, and Effect. Press this button a second time to return to the main screen. - 11 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Loop

    Refer to indication on display for knob/function to search through a track. In addition, push the relationship. joystick to "ENTER" (select) items or settings. B. Turn the jog wheel to select various items or parameters. - 12 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Overdub

    In Record Mode, press to stop recording and automatically play back the recently recorded file (Rec Review function). Internal Speaker All sounds can be heard through the built-in monitor speaker. - 13 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Internal Mic R & Internal Mic L

    Use the Right and Left internal mics to record without additional equipment. LCD Color Display High-resolution full-color liquid crystal display monitor. Please refer to LCD Display for an explanation of display icons. - 14 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Front Panel

    RECORD LEVEL MAN / LIM / ALC Insert an audio CD for playback, accompaniment, This switch determines the method for setting record transfer to HDD (PSD450 only), SD card (PSD430 only) or levels. duplication. Insert a CD-R/RW for burning audio or data MAN (Manual) discs.
  • Page 16: Right Side Panel

    Connect an electric guitar, bass, or keyboard here. recording device. VU Meter Overload If your keyboard or guitar/bass signals routinely cause the VU meters to display “OVER,” change INST Input Gain setting to Low. - 16 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 17: Left Side Panel

    Connect a USB cable here to transfer data between a DIGITAL OUT Jack computer and the PSD430’s SD card or the Hard Drive on a PSD450. In USB mode, all other features will be Connect to the digital input terminal of another audio inactive.
  • Page 18: Back Panel

    Controls ■Back Panel Battery Compartment Insert a Ni-MH rechargeable battery or eight alkaline size AA batteries here. Please refer to Using Batteries. - 18 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Fine Tune control is adjustable +/-50 cents (100 cents = 1 semitone). o TEMPO RESET Press to reset Tempo control to normal speed. a PLAY Press to play the currently selected track. - 19 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Stop

    External MIC, INST, etc.  FINE TUNE RESET will not be heard. Press to reset Fine Tune control to normal pitch.  KEY RESET Press to reset Key control to normal pitch. - 20 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Lcd Display

    Play back current track once, then stop at start of current track (Single, 1) Play back and repeat current track (Repeat 1) Play back all tracks once, then stop at start of the first track (Single, All) - 21 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 22: File Information

    Indicates the battery level is almost empty (needs to be charged or replaced) Indicates the AC Adapter is connected PLAY / STOP Mode Ⓑ File Information Displays the current folder Folder Displays the active track Track - 22 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Playback Data

    Displays the sound level of the left channel in decibels (dB).  Displays the sound level of the right channel in decibels (dB). When sound level is beyond 0dB, “OVER” turns on. - 23 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Powering On

    When inserting batteries always be mindful of polarity (+/-). During battery operation, an icon is displayed ※ in the top right corner of the display showing battery power. See AC/Battery Icons. - 24 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Battery Life (Psd450)

    Conditions: 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Volume controller: Minimum position. Mode: Recording MP3-Stereo-128kbps. ※The estimates above show minimum battery life for the PSD450. Times for the PSD430 are the same as those for the PSD450 with ATA (OFF). AC Power and Battery Tips •...
  • Page 26: Setting Date And Time

    The following screen should appear: 4. Move the joystick right, left, up, or down to select Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, or Second. 5. Change Time and Date values by turning the jog wheel. - 26 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 27: The Internal Hard Drive (Hdd) - Psd450 Only

    The recorder will begin creating a file database once an store on the HDD will directly affect the amount of SD card is detected. time it takes to create a file database. Superscope recommends that you limit the number of files and folders on the HDD.
  • Page 28: Setting Up Speakers

    INPUT to the LINE OUT terminal on the right side panel. The left channel is the white terminal and the right channel is the red terminal. Use the volume control on the powered speakers to adjust level. - 28 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 29: Other Sound Sources

    INPUT SELECT button to exit the screen. Input Select Screen Unbalanced Connections Unbalanced signals only use two connections and are therefore more susceptible to noise than balanced connections. Unbalanced ¼” Plug - 29 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Setting Levels

    When using the INST input, If your mics have higher than normal output, try control input level with the Instrument level controller. switching the MIC ATT switch to ON. - 30 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Stereo/Pan Mode

    Turn FUNCTION ADJUST #3 (4C) to adjust the Pan Setting for input R/2 (the right microphone). Adjustments are made in 1% increments between Left 100% - Center - Right 100%. The initial setting is Center. Input Select Screen - 31 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Recording A Solo Performance

    5. From the Input Select Screen, move the joystick to the right to select Pan Mode. Input Select Screen 2. Push the INPUT SELECT button to display the Input Source options. Input Select Screen - 32 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Internal Built-In Microphones

    To prevent the built-in microphones from obtain a suitable recording level. See Setting Levels. picking up the sound of buttons on the top panel, operate the recorder with the RC450PSD remote control. - 33 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Connecting Musical Instruments

    3. Turn the jog wheel to select INST and then press the Input Select Screen INPUT SELECT button to exit the screen. Input Select Screen 4. Adjust the INST knob to obtain a suitable recording level. Setting Levels. - 34 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 35 Level. Press FUNCTION ADJUST #1 (4A) to return increments between Left 100% - Center - Right Record Level to 0.00dB. 100%. The initial setting is Center. Input Select Screen Input Select Screen - 35 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Line Level Sources

    2. Push the INPUT SELECT button to display the Input Source options. Input Select Screen L/1: Controls the input R/2: Controls the input level for LINE L/1. level for LINE R/2. - 36 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 37 2. Push the INPUT SELECT button to display the Input Source options. Input Select Screen 3. Turn the jog wheel to select AUX and then press the INPUT SELECT button to exit the screen. Input Select Screen - 37 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Level should be set to the default value of 0.00dB. Turn FUNCTION ADJUST #1 (4A) to adjust Record Level. Press FUNCTION ADJUST #1 (4A) to return Record Level to 0.00dB. Input Select Screen - 38 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Digital Connection

    2. Push the INPUT SELECT button to display the Input Source options. Input Select Screen 3. Turn the jog wheel to select DIGITAL and then press the INPUT SELECT button to exit the screen. Input Select Screen - 39 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Computer Connection

    Main [Default] Screen 3. The recorder should be recognized as an external drive without having to install a new driver. 4. Locate the PSD430 or PSD450 in your computer’s directory. Copy, move, and delete files using your computer’s operating system.
  • Page 41: Working With Files And Folders

    Searching Folders 1. Press the TRACK SELECT button to view all files, folders, and playlists on the PSD450’s Hard Drive (HDD) or the PSD430’s SD card. Track Select [Folder] Screen 2. All newly recorded files will appear in the main folder.
  • Page 42: Filtering By Title, Artist, Album, And Genre

    3. Move the joystick up or down or turn the jog wheel to select a track from any Group Selection Screen. Move the joystick right or left to switch between the Group Selection Screens: Title, Artist, Album, and Genre. Artist Selection Screen - 42 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 43: Text Input Method

    Use FUNCTION ADJUST # 1 (4A) to move the cursor to a new character. 3. Use the Text Input Method below to type the file name or part of the file name you are searching for. - 43 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 44 ENTER. When the search is complete, the search results will be displayed. Move the joystick up or down or turn the jog wheel to select a track from the Search Result [Folder] screen. Search Result [Folder] Screen - 44 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Create A Folder

    4. Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight Rename. Press ENTER. Edit Screen 5. Enter the name of the new folder by using the Text Input Method. - 45 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Create A Playlist

    3. Enter the name of the new playlist by using the Text highlight a track. Press ENTER to add the selected Input Method. track to the playlist. Text Input Screen Select Track [Folder] Screen - 46 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 47 8. When you have finished adding tracks to the playlist, turn the jog wheel to highlight [End Edit]. Press ENTER to save the new playlist and exit. Edit Play List Screen - 47 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 48: Cd Ripping

    Follow these instruction to “rip” the digital audio from CD audio tracks to WAV files on the PSD450’s hard drive or the PSD430’s SD card. Press the Cancel button during CD ripping to end the procedure. Ripping an entire Audio CD 1.
  • Page 49: Ripping Selected Tracks From An Audio Cd

    If you only intend to rip a small number of tracks from the CD, turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight [Clear All]. CD Ripping Screen - 49 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Device Select Screen The CD tracks will be ripped to a folder in the main directory of the PSD450 HDD or the PSD430 SD card. The name of the folder will be the current time and date, e.g., [2010-05-27 (14h29m51s)].
  • Page 51 For example, if you are using one microphone connected to Input L/1, select Input Tuning gauge indicating “Flat” Source: External MIC, Channel: Left. Chromatic Tuner Screen Tuning gauge indicating “In Tune” - 51 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Using The Tuning Tone

    3. By default, the tone generator is calibrated to A4=440Hz. The tuner can be calibrated to any frequency between 410Hz and 470Hz by turning FUNCTION ADJUST #3 (4C). Tuning Tone Screen - 52 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 53: Using The Metronome

    Accent Beat Volume to the default set between 35BPM and 250BPM. setting (0.0dB). Metronome Screen Metronome Screen 4. Turn FUNCTION ADJUST #2 (4B) to adjust the volume of the metronome. Metronome Screen - 53 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Using Tap Tempo

    2. Press the TRACK SELECT button to open the Track Select [Folder] screen. The contents of the PSD450 Metronome Screen internal hard drive (HDD) or the PSD430 SD card will be displayed. To search the contents of a different device, see Search a USB Device, SD Card or CD.
  • Page 55: Playback Operation

    Previous button within the first two seconds of playback to return to the start of the ③ PREVIOUS previous track. Press during Stop Mode to return to the start of the previous track. - 55 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 56: Repeat Modes

    Press ENTER to confirm the selection. Repeat Mode Screen 2. When you hear the point at which the loop should begin, press FUNCTION ADJUST #1(4A). To cancel the setting, press the CANCEL button. - 56 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 57 1. When you hear the point at which the loop should end, press FUNCTION ADJUST #2 (4B). When the B point is set, LOOP Playback begins automatically. Use the following controls during Loop Mode to locate A and B points. - 57 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Delete A Loop Point

    2. Push and hold FUNCTION ADJUST #2 (4B) to reset the B point to the end of the track. Tempo and Key Screen 3. Push and hold FUNCTION ADJUST #3 (4C) to reset both the A and the B point. - 58 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Interval Indication

    (equal level in the right and left channel). in conjunction with the Overdub feature to create your Vocal Reduction will not work with vocals that own karaoke-style recordings. are panned to the right or left channel. - 59 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Editing

    [Cancel]. See Adjusting Tempo, Key and Fine Tune. 2. Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight the track you wish to export. Track Select [Folder] Screen - 60 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Changing File Format

    A progress bar is displayed during the Export ※ procedure. Do not power off until the procedure is complete. If power is interrupted during Export, the exported file will be lost. - 61 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 62: Move A Track

    A progress bar is displayed during the Move ※ procedure. Do not power off until the procedure is complete. If power is interrupted during the Move operation, the file you are moving may be lost. - 62 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Copy A Track

    4. Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down 1. Press the TRACK SELECT button to open the Track to highlight Copy. Press ENTER. Select [Folder] screen. Edit Screen Track Select [Folder] Screen - 63 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 64: Divide A Track

    A progress bar is displayed during the Delete ※ procedure. Do not power off until the procedure is complete. If power is interrupted during the Delete operation, the procedure may fail. - 64 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 65: Combine A Track

    6. When you hear the point at which you want to divide the track, press FUNCTION ADJUST #1 (4A). Playback will loop the 4 seconds before the Divide point. Track Edit Screen - 65 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 66 If power is interrupted during the Combine operation, the new file may be lost. 4. Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight Combine. Press ENTER. Edit Screen - 66 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Audio from this point to the end of the track will be removed. Playback will loop the 4 seconds before the Trim point. Track Edit Screen - 67 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 68: Edit Track Information

    Number/Bit Rate. Follow these steps to edit a track’s Title, Artist, Album, and Genre information: 1. Press the TRACK SELECT button to open the Track Select [Folder] screen. Track Select [Folder] Screen - 68 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Genre

    Genre. Track Information Edit Screen 24>16bit Convert This option only appears for 24-bit WAV files. Select this option to make 24-bit files playable on the PSD400 series recorder. See Auto Convert. - 69 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 70: Recording

    Rec. Pause Screen 3. Press the Record Button again to start recording. The Record button will stay lit during recording. Record Screen - 70 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Recording To A Mini Sd Card

    Recording Recording to a Mini SD Card Recording Direct to CD SD is the default recording destination on a PSD430. 1. Press the Track Select button. The recorder will show 1. Insert a mini SD Card (see Inserting a Mini SD Card).
  • Page 72: Track Increment

    The fade begins the moment the recording is stopped. The range for Fade-OUT Time is 0.0 (OFF) ~ 10.0 seconds, adjustable in increments of 0.5 seconds. The default setting is 0.0 (OFF) seconds. - 72 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 73: Recording File Format

    The PSD400 series has the ability to bypass Record Pause Mode and simply begin recording after the user presses the Record button once. The default setting for One Touch Recording is [OFF]. - 73 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 74: Count In

    Loop Setting Screen Using the Metronome. Auto Convert Your Superscope PSD400 series recorder is designed to be a “music practice recording system.” Your recorder is therefore capable of performing a number of different audio manipulations concurrently, i.e., simultaneous Tempo, Key, and Fine Tune adjustment; Voice Reduction;...
  • Page 75 Loop Setting Screen 3. Press the LOOP button during playback to view the LOOP setting menu. Loop setting Screen Press the OVERDUB button to enter REC Pause Mode (Overdub). Rec. Pause [OverDub] Screen - 75 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 76: Overdubbing For Practice (Recording Over A Loop)

    Unlike Mode A (Layering Sections of a Track), the length of the resulting file in this mode is determined by how long you choose to record over the repeating loop. - 76 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 77: Monitor Source

    Overdub point A, as determined by the Pre-Roll instrument during recording. Time. 1. Press the MENU button. Rec. Pause [OverDub] Screen Menu Screen - 77 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 78: Punch In/Out

    6. If not, press the PLAY/ button to cancel changes. PAUSE button to start playback. Play Screen 3. Press the LOOP button during playback to view the LOOP setting menu. Loop Setting Screen - 78 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 79 If a Pre-Roll Time is set in the Record Settings menu (see Pre-Roll Time/Post Roll Time), Loop Setting Screen playback will begin a number of seconds before punch-in point A, as determined by the Pre-Roll Time. - 79 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 80: Recording Effects

    2. Turn the jog wheel to select an input configuration from the options below. Input select Screen Available Input Sources Please refer to the chart on the following page. - 80 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 81: ① Delay Time

    Decay sets the amount of attenuation for each successive repeat. The greater the attenuation, the quicker the Input Select [Effect] Screen echoes will fade away. Decay can be adjusted between -20.00 and -3.00 ㏈ in 0.25 ㏈ steps. - 81 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 82: Playback Balance And Level

    2. Press the joystick down one time to open the Tempo & Key [Bal & Lvl] screen. Tempo and key [Balance and Level] Screen Tempo and Key [Balance and Level] screen - 82 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 83: Equalizer Settings

    Stereo. Tempo and Key [Balance and Level] Screen 3. Parameter Type: Turn the jog wheel to select the parameter to be adjusted: Frequency, Gain, or Bandwidth. Tempo and Key [EQ] Screen - 83 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 84: Frequency

    Tempo and Key [EQ] Screen 2. Press the joystick down one time to open the Input Select [EQ] screen. Input Select [EQ] Screen 3. Repeat the remaining steps under Equalizer Settings: Playback Equalizer. - 84 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 85: Cd Burning

    The PSD430 will automatically allocate 800 ※ MB of space on the SD card for temporary CD burning files. If the PSD430 detects less than 800MB remaining on the SD card, no space will be allocated. If you prefer to free this space for additional recordings, change the ‘Allocate Temporary Space’...
  • Page 86: Finalizing A Cd

    If you wish to create a finalized disc that is playable in other CD players, select [Burn Tracks + Finalize]. Press ENTER. 2. Press the Make CD button. Select write mode Screen - 86 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 87: Creating A Data Cd

    CD media. Data CDs will not play on standard CD audio players. Use data CDs to transfer WAV or MP3 files (recorded on the PSD430 or PSD450) to a computer. 1. Insert a blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive. 4. The following screen will appear: 2.
  • Page 88: Cd Duplication

    Any audio or data CD can be copied by using the Duplicate feature. Follow these instructions to copy the contents of a CD to the PSD450’s HDD or the PSD430’s SD card and then to a blank CD-R/RW: 1. Insert the CD to be duplicated into the CD-R/RW The following screen will appear: drive.
  • Page 89 The following screen will appear: 5. Move the joystick left to select OK. Press ENTER. 10. To make another copy, insert a blank CD and burning will begin automatically. To end duplication, select Cancel. - 89 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 90: Erasing A Cd-Rw

    1. Insert a finalized CD-RW into the CD-R/RW drive. 5. The following screen will appear: 2. Press the MAKE CD button. 6. Move the joystick left to select OK. Press ENTER. - 90 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 91: Erase Last

    4. Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight Erase Last. Press ENTER. Make CD [Erase] Screen 2. Press the MAKE CD button. 5. The following screen will appear: - 91 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 92: Erase All

    4. Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight Erase All. Press ENTER. Make CD [Erase] Screen 2. Press the Make CD button. 5. The following screen will appear: - 92 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 93 Recording 6. Move the joystick left to select OK. Press ENTER. - 93 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 94: System Settings

    LCD backlight after a period of inactivity. This includes the use of all top panel buttons and knobs, and the remote control. Settings include OFF, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, and 20 seconds. The default setting is OFF. - 94 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 95: Set Time / Date

    Only) Select [Enable] to allocate 800MB of space on the SD card for temporary CD burning files. If the PSD430 detects less than 800MB remaining on the SD card, no space will be allocated. If you prefer to free this space for additional recordings, select [Disable].
  • Page 96: Appendix

    Increment: 1beat Auto Convert 0 Seconds 1 Second 2 Seconds CD Pre-Gap Setting 0 Seconds 3 Seconds 4 Seconds 5 Seconds SD + HDD Recording (PSD450 only) * +/- 2 seconds - 96 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 97: Main Menu (2 Of 2)

    Select to initialize the HDD for use on the PSD450. Format HDD (PSD450 only) ※All the data currently on the HDD will be deleted. Returns all menu settings to factory Restore Defaults default values. - 97 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 98: Track Select Mode Transition Diagram

    Hall Plate Delay Input Effect Mix Level [0 ~ 100]% [100 ~ 1000] msec Delay Time Increment: 1msec Delay Setting Repeat OFF [Repeat OFF, -20.00 ~ -3.00] dB Decay Increment: 0.25dB - 98 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 99: Edit Menu Options

    Copy Copy Copy Copy Move Move Move Move Move Rename Rename Rename Rename Rename Delete Delete Delete Delete Delete Edit Playlist Trim In/Out 24 > 16bit Convert Export Divide Combine Export - 99 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 100: Key/Tempo Menu

    Playback EQ. Band Width [1/12, 1/6, 1/3, 1/2, 1, 2]Octave 1/2 Octave Band 1 Parameter Type Band Band 2 Parameter Type Band 3 Parameter Type Voice Reduction Voice Reduction ON / OFF - 100 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 101: Chromatic Tuner Menu

    Increment : 1 Normal Beat Volume [MUTE, -20.0 ~ 0.0] dB Increment : 0.5 dB -12.0 dB Accent Beat Volume [MUTE, -20.0 ~ 10.0] dB Increment : 0.5 dB 0.0 dB - 101 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 102: Continuous Recording Time With Battery Operation (Psd450)

    Appendix Continuous Recording Time with Battery Operation (PSD450) The following estimates show minimum battery life for the PSD450. Times for the PSD430 are the same as those for the PSD450 with ATA (OFF). Battery Type Phantom Battery Life (hours) Full bright...
  • Page 103: Pop-Up Messages

    Cancel button is pressed during CD Ripping. “Terminate Now?” “Ready to burn?” When [Execute] is selected on MakeCD screen. “CD burning…” During CD writing. MakeCD “Disc Information” When Disc write error occurs. “Disc write error.” - 103 - Superscope PSD430 / PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 104: Pop-Up Messages (Continued)

    “File can not be added to Make CD list. Please Temporary space for CD burning files has been exceeded. remove unwanted files from the SD card.” See Allocate Temporary Space. (PSD430 only) Temporary Space Full “File can not be added to Make CD list. Please When Make CD is selected and no SD card is inserted.
  • Page 105: Specifications

    Max. Input Level..........There is no limit. Headphone Output Level..30mW, 32W, 10% THD Speaker Output Level......2W, 8W, 10% THD Digital Output Level......0.5 Vp-p, 75W Load Appearance standards and specifications are subject to change without notice. - 105 - Superscope PSD430 & PSD450 User Manual...
  • Page 106: Trademarks, Copyrights And Disclaimers

    Superscope Technologies, Inc. Phone: 630-232-8900 Fax: 630-232-8905 1508 Batavia Ave. www.SuperscopeTechnologies.com Geneva, IL 60134-3302 sales@SuperscopeTechnologies.com © Copyright Superscope Technologies, Inc. 11/2010 All Rights Reserved.

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