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  • Page 2 RADAR ® Operator’s Manual Software Version 3.50...
  • Page 3 If you access a third-party Web site mentioned in this guide, then you do so at your own risk. iZ Technology provides these links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of the link does not imply that iZ Technology endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content of those third-party sites.
  • Page 4 This program can only be used on the single device it came installed on, located in the country to which this software is legally exported. You agree that the program and documentation belong to iZ Technology and its licensors. You agree to use your best efforts to prevent and protect the contents of the program and documentation from unauthorized disclosure or use.
  • Page 5 ABOUT SERVICING The user should not attempt to service the device beyond what is described in the operating instructions. All other service should be referred to iZ Technology or performed under the guidance of qualified personnel. REPLACING LITHIUM BATTERY (Motherboard CMOS Battery) Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Set Startup Proj........67 Software ............40 Virtual Tracks..........68 ECTION Project Notes..........68 GoTo Project..........69 PERATIONS ............43 Project Templates ........70 Powering RADAR On and Off......43 New Project ..........72 Display..............44 Copy Project..........72 Screen Shot Image Saved on Delete Project...........72 the Archive Drive........45 Name Project..........73 RADARView..........45 Renumber Project ........73...
  • Page 7 QWERTY Keyboard ........135 Diagnostics Menu........209 RADARLink............136 Help Menu ..........211 Software Versions........137 Main Menu/Shutdown ......211 ID Numbers ..........137 RADAR PDF Viewer........212 RADARLink Enable/Disable ....137 Remote Keyboard Keys ........214 Link Mode ..........138 Session Controller........214 RLink Solo Mode........138 KC-24 Keyboard........224 Project Numbers Must Match ....139 Synchronization........140...

  • Page 8: Section 1 Introduction

    NTRODUCTION ___________________________________ Welcome to RADAR, the best multi-track in the business. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with this manual. It is a valuable resource that will provide the information needed to get the most out of a RADAR.

  • Page 9: Other Iz Technology

    Support document downloads, software downloads and release notes, tech tips, etc. IZ FORUM Please join the iZ Forum. It is a dynamic group of RADAR users and iZ staff and is a medium which will provide timely and intelligent replies to questions. Connect to the iZ Forum by accessing www.izcorp.com...

  • Page 10: Radar Overview

    RADAR is a 24-track hard disk recorder with a reputation for reliability, ease of use and exceptional audio quality. RADAR out of the box has instant functionality – simply turn on the power switch, arm the tracks and press record. Both the...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    3 . 5 0 RONT ANEL RADAR has a simple front panel layout due to the product’s remote-control based design philosophy. RADAR V Front Panel Controls & Indicators RADAR units manufactured prior to July 2007 have a marked on/off POWER ON/OFF SWITCH toggle power switch.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    S Y S T E M S E T U P ANEL The rear panel of the RADAR provides a wealth of professional sync and audio I/O options. RADAR Rear Panel Labeling (unit shown with optional multi-channel AES/EBU, ADAT and analogue I/O boards)
  • Page 13 S Y S T E M S E T U P R A D A R 3 . 5 0 www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...

  • Page 14: Section 2 System Setup

    ________________________________________ NSTALLATION Once the RADAR is unpacked please keep the box and all of the associated packaging materials. In the event that the unit needs to be returned for upgrade, service or repair, the use of the original shipping box will ensure that RADAR returns to iZ in good condition.

  • Page 15: Radar Back Panel

    S Y S T E M S E T U P R A D A R 3 . 5 0 RADAR B ANEL www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...

  • Page 16: Ac Power

    S Y S T E M S E T U P AC P OWER Connect RADAR to the AC mains using the supplied power cord. The power switch is located on the left side of the front panel. See NTRODUCTION VERVIEW...
  • Page 17 RADAR and all other devices in the studio, particularly video equipment. If syncing the RADAR to video, connect a proper 75-Ohm cable from the video source output to the WORDCLOCK/VIDEO IN connector at the rear of the RADAR.
  • Page 18 The clock embedded in the TDIF audio signal is a different clock than TDIF Word Sync. If there are no TDIF cards installed an alert dialogue will state: NO TDIF CARD INSTALLED . Purpose built TDIF cables must be used; pin-to-pin cables will not work. iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 19: Positional Reference

    Positional (timecode) reference is the key to reliable positional (time line) synchronization of multiple devices. SMPTE or MTC (MIDI Timecode) formats are used for positional synchronization reference with RADAR. All the industry standard frame rates - 30 Non-drop, 30 Drop, 29.97 Non-drop, 29.97 Drop, 25, 24 and 23.976 - are supported.

  • Page 20: Audio Cabling

    RADAR. High quality cabling can be obtained through a local dealer or from iZ Technology. Wiring diagrams for interfacing RADAR are available on the Support section of the iZ Technology website at www.izcorp.com.

  • Page 21: Session Controller

    3 . 5 0 TDIF Audio: The optional RADAR TDIF I/O uses the TASCAM wiring scheme – the same scheme used by other modular digital multi-track recorders. Both ends of each TDIF cable are terminated with a 25-pin D- sub connector. Each cable carries eight channels of input and eight channels of output. Altogether three cables are required for 24 channels of digital I/O at sample rates up to 48 kHz.

  • Page 22: Monitor (Optional)

    Any standard SVGA monitor capable of either 800x600 or 1024x768 resolution can be attached directly to the RADAR. The monitor connection is a 15-pin D-sub connector located on the far left of the card cage section on the back panel.

  • Page 23: Ethernet

    3 . 5 0 THERNET RADAR ships with a Gigabit Ethernet connection built into the Motherboard. This can be used for backing up, restoring, importing and exporting files. The RADAR can connect to a server-based network, or directly to a PC or Mac.

  • Page 24: Configuration

    Setting RADAR’s analogue audio input and output levels can be done by setting the level in dBu at which RADAR will reach full scale (0 dBFS), or by setting the level in dBFS that a 0 VU (+4dBu) signal will meter on RADAR’s meterbridge.

  • Page 25: Sync Reference

    The sync reference setting will vary widely depending on the application and the configuration of a system. It will also depend on whether or not RADAR is the master or slave in a particular setup. Access the sync settings using the key on the and the KC-24.
  • Page 26 C O N F I G U R A T I O N When synchronizing with analogue tape decks that exhibit fluctuations in transport speed, RADAR can reference to the incoming SMPTE signal. In this configuration RADAR will fluctuate right along with the analogue master ensuring perfect synchronization at all times.
  • Page 27 MIDI Timecode is a high distortion, slow lock speed format and is not recommended as a sync reference. To slave RADAR to an external AES/EBU clock source: Connect an AES/EBU source to the AES/EBU IN connector using an XLR terminated digital audio cable.
  • Page 28 R A D A R 3 . 5 0 C O N F I G U R A T I O N To slave RADAR to an external AES/EBU multi-channel clock source: AES/EBU IN Connect the AES/EBU multi-channel source to the desired 25-pin D-sub connector using the appropriate digital audio cable.

  • Page 29: Digital I/O

    The RADAR may also act as clock master and all other digital equipment will clock to the RADAR in which case SYNC REFERENCE would be set to internal.
  • Page 30 Each BNC connector or Optical connector carries 24 channels of audio. Either COAXIAL OPTICAL must be chosen in the SYNC MENU depending on the inputs/outputs of the external device. If a particular card is not installed a dialogue will display: NO ________ CARD INSTALLED iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 31: Madi Firmware Updates

    REBOOT TO ENABLE FIRMWARE . If the display shows FIRMWARE FAILED then installation has not completed and must be restarted. Do not interrupt a firmware update as this could cause irreversible damage to RADAR hardware. www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...

  • Page 32: Timecode

    In other applications where all the devices in a system are referenced to video sync i.e. black burst or house sync, RADAR can be referenced to video sync directly or to a wordclock generator that is in turn referenced to the video sync source. A system wide sync source is critical for video and film production and post-production work because it creates a known relationship between the positional timecode and the timing information present in the video signal.
  • Page 33 C O N F I G U R A T I O N R A D A R 3 . 5 0 CHASE The main function of this key is to enable or disable chase mode on the RADAR. When the PREF) key is pressed on the or the...
  • Page 34 (play/record will stop), re-cue and begin chasing again. Therefore, it is important to establish a proper Master for both timecode and clock rate. If possible, have RADAR act as master but, if the current setup doesn’t allow for that, set SYNC REFERENCE...
  • Page 35 OFFSET When synchronizing machines that have differing timecode positions, an offset can be calculated and set on the RADAR to bring them into alignment. Offsets are in the HH:MM:SS:FF format and can be positive or negative. To set an offset:...
  • Page 36 (CALC) To capture an offset using the key: Locate the timecode master to a specific timecode location. Use any transport or locate method to position the RADAR at the desired point in the project. (CALC) Press the key on the Session Controller.
  • Page 37 Session Controller 00:00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00:00 EX The top line will display the current position of the RADAR. To enter a new timecode location use keys, the or the numeric keypad. Use the keys to Jog/Shuttle Wheel move between the fields.

  • Page 38: Machine Control

    C O N F I G U R A T I O N _____________________________________ ACHINE ONTROL RADAR can be configured to allow external controll via Sony 9-pin or MMC (MIDI Machine Control). PIN SETTINGS MMC SETTINGS are available to allow the RADAR to seamlessly integrate with a wide variety of professional products that provide 9-pin and/or MMC control protocols.

  • Page 39: Networking

    — a Java runtime program that can be installed on any standard computer. The goal of RADAR networking is to configure the unit for integration into an existing network or for connection to a personal computer. The concept of networking is very extensive; this section of the manual only addresses the networking configuration settings to be used with RADAR.
  • Page 40 When using a crossover cable to connect directly with a Windows or Mac-based computer, the RADAR IP address should have the same first three numbers but the last number has to be different. E.g., Windows computer IP is 192.168.1.1 therefore the RADAR IP can be 192.168.1.2 or 192.168.1.3 or 192.168.1.4, etc.
  • Page 41 RADAR. FILE SHARING RADAR has a built-in FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and CIFS client that can communicate with an FTP server or CIFS server to facilitate file sharing.
  • Page 42 Crossover cables are usually yellow in colour. If the RADAR and PC are connected through a router, standard Ethernet cables may be used. RADAR can also be integrated into a network environment; contact the network administrator for specific settings.
  • Page 43 SERVER IP will be entered in this field. Press PING IP ADDRESS: prompt. REPLY RECEIVED means the server is reachable. If the message NO REPLY is displayed, recheck the networking settings on both the RADAR and Server. www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...
  • Page 44 ADDRESS BAR RADAR FTP CLIENT NETWORK SETUP WITH A MAC OS X SERVER These instructions are for setting up a Network between RADAR and a MAC (OS X). To use RADAR’s FTP client a 3 party FTP Server is recommended such as Pure FTP Manager. This allows greater flexibility such as multiple users and unique paths.
  • Page 45 FTP USER NAME is the MY ACCOUNT’S SHORT NAME FTP USER NAME is the MY ACCOUNT’S PASSWORD RADAR FTP client setup: Use the key, the keys and the key to go to MAIN/PREFERENCES MENU/NETWORK PREFS/SERVER PREFS and press the key. Press the...
  • Page 46 The client should connect immediately (less than 1 sec). If the client fails to connect, check the PC and RADAR network settings and cable connections. Locate the folder exported to. Drag and drop the files from the RADAR to the PC HD. To transfer files using Safari; type: ftp://radar:radar@192.168.1.1/../../Archive in the...

  • Page 47: Preferences

    Every time a new project is created, this prompts RADAR to determine a variety of project settings such as sample rate, bit depth, TC format etc. In order to save time and effort, RADAR assigns these values automatically using the current values selected in the...
  • Page 48 INSTALLING RADAR VX.XX DISK 1 Once the software is successfully installed RADAR will start up in the new version and all projects will automatically be upgraded to the new software version format. This operation may take a few seconds per project.
  • Page 49 Use the key to move the cursor to DISABLED in the NETWORK CONTROL dialogue and press the key. A confirmation prompt NETWORK CONTROL SLAVE DISABLED indicates that RADAR will no longer be controllable by RNC (RADAR Network Control). www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...

  • Page 50: Section 4 Operations

    N AND RADAR units manufactured prior to July 2007 have a marked on/off toggle power switch. To turn RADAR on, push the top of the power switch to the “I” position. To properly power down RADAR choose SHUTDOWN RADAR from the MAIN MENU and then push the bottom of the power switch to the “0”...

  • Page 51: Display

    R A D A R 3 . 5 0 ______________________________________________ ISPLAY While most RADAR users connect an SVGA monitor to make use of the display, it is RADARView important to note that a monitor is not required with the optional Controller.

  • Page 52: Screen Shot Image Saved On

    This function will overwrite the previous screen shot each time it is used. RADARV With an SVGA monitor attached, RADAR gives users a substantial display of the following information (clockwise from top): • 24 channels of metering with status and clip LED’s.

  • Page 53: Session Controller Display

    2 x 16 character display that is used to display the current timecode Session Controller position in the project, as well as all RADAR menus and dialogs. The default display shows the current timecode location in the standard Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames plus sub-frames format. When menu...

  • Page 54: Waveform Display

    MAIN MENU / HELP menu and press the key. Select either the Operator’s Manual or the software Release Notes and press the key. For PDF Viewer navigation keystrokes, please see REFERENCE: RADAR PDF VIEWER iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 55: Entering Values

    R A D A R 3 . 5 0 ______________________________________ NTERING ALUES UMERIC EYPAD The numeric keypad has several key functions important to RADAR operation. • Single keystroke recall of locates 0-9 using the numeric keys – • and numeric keys –...

  • Page 56: Arrow Keys

    O P E R A T I O N S RROW , and are used for navigating the menu system. They also have special functions depending on the current state of the RADAR. WITHIN A MENU • Select menus and subsequent sub-menus.

  • Page 57: Navigating Menus

    MAIN MENU , pressing the key repeatedly will cycle between the SYSTEM MENU SYNC MENU and the SHUTDOWN RADAR selections. ANCELLING A ELECTION While in the menu system, pressing the key will exit the current dialogue. The Session Controller LCD will return to the default time and locate display and the menu window in the...

  • Page 58: Dialogues

    Upon arriving at the end of any given menu tree, the user will be presented with some sort of selection or a set of fields for entering values. Values can be entered using any of RADAR’s data entry methods including the numeric keys, arrow keys and the Jog/Shuttle Wheel.

  • Page 59: Mounting, Unmounting And Selecting Disks

    ELECTING ISKS The RADAR mount and un-mount commands allow carriers containing recording drives to be exchanged, drives to be copied/cloned, and a different recording drive selected from the current mount volume. To mount valid recording drives OR switch to a different valid recording drive:...

  • Page 60: Show Disk Space

    “orphaned” audio files that are no longer referenced by any RADAR project play list. There is also an additional option that allows the user to keep or delete any audio files that are referenced in the current undo lists.

  • Page 61: Make Disk Portable

    ORTABLE This feature should be used when a Non-BWAV audio disk will be used on other RADAR units running previous versions of software or when using a Non-BWAV RADAR disk in a RADARII. MAKE (UNMNT)

  • Page 62: Erase All Audio

    Since this menu item will erase audio it must be used with extreme caution. It is possible to export and import WAV and BWAV files to/from drives in FAT32 or Mac HFS Standard formats connected to the RADAR SCSI bus. For details on how to export/import files please refer to the sections.
  • Page 63 This is a proprietary RADAR audio format for the recording drive. AUDIO: RADAR_BWAV This is the legacy proprietary RADAR audio format for the recording AUDIO: !RADAR! drive.

  • Page 64: Disk Mode

    (dual disk recording). In Dual Disk Mode, audio is recorded simultaneously to both disks. If Adrenaline Plus is not installed when attempting to enable dual disk mode the RADAR will display the message: DUAL DISK NEEDS ADRENALINE PLUS...

  • Page 65: Dual Disk Mode (Adrenaline Plus Card Only)

    DRENALINE DUAL DISK MODE is only available to RADAR systems with two recording drives and Adrenaline Plus. It allows audio to be recorded simultaneously to both recording drives. To enable/disable DUAL DISK MODE Use the...
  • Page 66 After recording in DUAL DISK MODE and performing an UNMOUNT DISKS SHUTDOWN RADAR DUAL DISK MODE RADAR will remember. To re-enable The next time disks are mounted, a prompt will ask to CONFIG DISKS AS either SINGLE DUAL Provided the disks have not changed, select...

  • Page 67: Record 24 Tracks

    During this time the LCD will display the message. +WORKING+ RADAR is able to process 12 tracks seamlessly (in real time) at 192 kHz. If real-time crossfades are required, disable the 24 track mode and select the 12 tracks to record. To enable/disable...

  • Page 68: Disk Notes

    OTES When an audio drive is mounted in RADAR, a disk info file will automatically be created in the Disk Info File folder on RADAR’s system drive. This file will contain information about the drive capacity, the...

  • Page 69: Disk Diagnostics

    3 . 5 0 _____________________________________ IAGNOSTICS RADAR has a variety of diagnostic tools to help the user with trouble-shooting and configuration. If experiencing problems with the record drive, the first and best course of action is to call iZ Support at 1- 800-776-1356 or email us at support@izcorp.com.

  • Page 70: Repair Disk

    To view the details, use the keys to scroll through the list. This information will be stored in the debug file that can be saved and sent to iZ Technical : RADAR D Support if required. See for more details.

  • Page 71: Check Project

    Indicates that the host CPU is not responding fast enough. May indicate a large quantity of error messages. Indicates that, while RADAR was running, a condition that was expected to be true was ASSERT found to be false. These Assert errors are stored in the debug file and can be of great help to iZ Support while trying to diagnose a problem.

  • Page 72: Radar Debug

    RADAR D EBUG RADAR creates a new debug log every time it is turned on. This log contains a significant amount of user and system information and is very useful when diagnosing a problem with the RADAR. During the operation of the RADAR, the debug log can be displayed in...
  • Page 73 Session Controller. EMAIL DEBUG LOGS If RADAR is connected to the internet, debug logs can be sent directly to iZ Technology Support using the EMAIL DEBUG option. To assist the support process, RADAR’s serial number, current software version, and information about the installed memory and processor will automatically be included in the email.

  • Page 74: Project Management

    SET STARTUP PROJ setting. This will allow the user specify the project that will be loaded the next time a RADAR drive is mounted. This function may be useful in troubleshooting RADAR when certain projects are causing problems when mounting the drive.

  • Page 75: Virtual Tracks

    Copy the composite track or tracks back into the original project. Older versions of RADAR software are not able to access projects beyond 99. If needing to downgrade software, or use an audio drive on RADARII and RADAR24 units running 3.26 or older software, all projects should first be renumbered to a number less than 100.

  • Page 76: Goto Project

    (RADAR internal system drive partition), N:NETWORK A:FLOPPY (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, BD-RE or CD-R), REV DISK E:USB DRIVE and any FAT32 or HFS Standard formatted SCSI drives connected to the RADAR. At the SELECT FOLDER: prompt, select the destination folder using the keys and press the key.

  • Page 77: Project Templates

    DEFAULT or a previously created template and press the key. To set RADAR to which template to use each time a project is created: Go to the MAIN MENU / PROJECT MENU / PROJECT PREFS / NEW PROJ SETTNGS selection and press the key.
  • Page 78 (RADAR internal system drive partition), N:NETWORK A:FLOPPY (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, BD-RE or CD-R), REV DISK E:USB DRIVE and any FAT32 or HFS Standard formatted SCSI drives connected to the RADAR. Once the template folder is selected press the key. At the IMPORT TEMPLATE prompt, choose...

  • Page 79: New Project

    O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 ROJECT Press the key on the or use the , the keys and Session Controller key to go to the MAIN MENU / PROJECT MENU / NEW PROJECT selection and press the key.

  • Page 80: Name Project

    _____________________________________ ANAGEMENT RADAR allows the input-track-output routing assignment to be user defined. Aside from the default one to one routing, the user may choose to route an input to a different track or multiple tracks, as well as route a specific track to a different output. However, routing multiple inputs to one track or multiple tracks to an output is not an option.

  • Page 81: Input Routing

    O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 NPUT OUTING To assign a specific input to a track(s): MAIN MENU / I/O Use the , the keys and the key to go to the MENU / I/O ROUTING / INPUT ROUTING and press the...

  • Page 82: Reset Routing

    ___________________________________ RACK ANAGEMENT Each RADAR project contains 24 discrete tracks for recording audio. Each track has its own user-defined input and output with the default set to . There is no need to assign voices or assign recording directories. In fact none of the track management chores required by digital audio workstations apply at all.

  • Page 83: File Management

    To reduce back size or time required, the undo list can be cleared off the RADAR or the projects be grouped in a set. The undo list must be cleared before beginning a backup of a project or by selecting BWAV (NO UNDO) to achieve a reduction in backup size.
  • Page 84 If attempting to restore a BWAV project on a Non-BWAV drive the RADAR will display: CAN’T RESTORE BWAV AUDIO It is possible to restore backups from RADAR I or II onto a current generation RADAR. To do this the audio drive must be initialized for !RADAR! CLUSTER SIZE: 128K To mount a Non-BWAV drive from a RADAR using 3.XX software onto RADAR I or II the...
  • Page 85 !RADAR! 128K clusters) always use the DSET (LEGACY) format and can be restored using any version of RADAR software. After you have finished using a USB drive, make sure you unmount it before unplugging it MOUNT/UNMOUNT DISK MENU from RADAR. You can access the...
  • Page 86 3 . 5 0 O P E R A T I O N S RADARII and older versions of RADAR software CANNOT restore backups within folders on DVD-RAM, Blu-ray and SCSI disks. If these backups need to be restored on a RADARII or RADAR24 running older software, they should be backed up to the <ROOT...
  • Page 87 This estimate is based on the typical throughput of the backup device chosen. As the backup progresses, RADAR monitors the actual throughput and continuously updates the time and the number of megabytes remaining. After selecting yes the backup will proceed.

  • Page 88: Restore

    When initializing the recording drive for AUDIO:RADAR_BWAV , the drive will now be compatible with any Mac or PC computer. To access the audio from a mounted RADAR BWAV drive on a Mac or PC select FLATTEN PROJECT in the FILE menu.
  • Page 89 Copy this project folder over to a DAW recording drive for DAW manipulation. RADAR drives are read-only on Mac or PC. Do not write, erase or modify any data on the RADAR drive with a Mac or PC. Performing this will corrupt the RADAR drive.

  • Page 90: Export

    EXPORTS and export to this folder. XPORT RADAR has the capability of exporting Wave, Broadcast Wave or Red Book (CD Audio) files or pieces of files (clips) to a variety of destinations. These include D:ARCHIVE (RADAR internal system drive...
  • Page 91 O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 At the FILE FORMAT: dialogue, use the keys to select BWAV CDAUDIO CDAUDIO will only be available if STEREO was selected in the previous step) and press the key.
  • Page 92 A:FLOPPY (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, BD-RE or CD-R), REV DISK E:USB DRIVE and any FAT32 or HFS Standard formatted SCSI drives connected to the RADAR. If selecting B:DVD BLANK DISK , proceed to step 9. Use one of the following methods to select a destination folder in the...
  • Page 93 If exporting for the purpose of burning an audio CD, proceed to step 13. EXPORT TO DISK dialogue will appear while RADAR marks the files. Next, a confirmation dialogue displaying the size or estimated time of the export may appear, depending on the...

  • Page 94: Clip Export

    To export a clip (region) of audio: Press the key on the Controller. If this is the first export since powering up Session the RADAR, proceed to step 2. Otherwise, skip ahead to step 5. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 95 D:ARCHIVE (RADAR internal system drive partition), (network shares), (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, BD-RE or CD-R) and any FAT32 or HFS Standard formatted SCSI drives connected to the RADAR SCSI bus. If selecting B:DVD BLANK DISK , proceed to step 5. Use one of the following methods to select a destination folder in the...
  • Page 96 EXPORT TO DISK dialogue will appear while RADAR marks the files. Next, a confirmation dialogue displaying the size or estimated time of the export may appear, depending on the SHOW SIZE FILE PREFS preference in the menu.

  • Page 97: Import

    When importing, make sure that the DVD-R or CD-R being importing from has been written as an ISO 9660 format on a Mac or PC. RADAR has the capability of importing WAV and/or Broadcast W AV files into the clipboard or into a new project from a variety of devices. These devices include...
  • Page 98 When using either the ALL FILES SELECTED FILES option, the RADAR will prompt with one of the following dialogs (the numbers and file names used are strictly for example): This prompt will follow the ALL FILES selection provided...

  • Page 99: Clip Import

    Track Arm which track the file will import to. When finished making the selection(s) press the key. When importing stereo files, RADAR will split the file into two mono files to be placed on two adjacent RADAR tracks. IMPORT dialogue will appear while RADAR processes the files. When the operation is...
  • Page 100 When using either the ALL FILES SELECTED FILES option, the RADAR will prompt with one of the following dialogs (the numbers and file names used are strictly for example): This prompt will follow the ALL FILES selection provided...

  • Page 101: Import Open Tl Projects

    TL Projects navigate to the disk containing the TL project(s) and press the key. RADAR will scan the volume to determine if TL projects exist, and if so, RADAR will present a scrollable list of projects by name, showing the .tl extension on the end of the project name.

  • Page 102: Set Project Start Time When Importing

    3 . 5 0 O P E R A T I O N S The waveform file will be created during the import. When the import is complete, RADAR will cue to the project IMPORT COMPLETE PRESS ANY BUTTON start time and display the following:...
  • Page 103 O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 When scrolling through the list of drives, the size of the disk (if available) will be displayed. For example: BROWSE: 4.3 GB B:DVD - RAM FAT32 Use the keys to select the folder to browse and press the...
  • Page 104 For example: 1 FLS/108MB COPY FILES: D - > D Press PROCEED? NO YES 1 OF 1 COPY FILES: D - > D WORKING COPY COMPLETE PRESS ANY BUTTON iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 105 The file(s) and/or folder(s) will remain on the copy clipboard until either a different file(s) and/or folder(s) to copy is selected or the RADAR is shutdown. After you have finished using a USB drive, make sure you unmount it before unplugging it from RADAR.
  • Page 106 PRESS ANY BUTTON This process removes the file(s) and/or folder(s) from their original location. After you have finished using a USB drive, make sure you unmount it before unplugging it from RADAR. You can access the MOUNT/UNMOUNT dialog via the...
  • Page 107 The deletion cannot be undone. There is no way to recover file(s) and/or folder(s) once they have been erased. After you have finished using a USB drive, make sure you unmount it before unplugging it from RADAR. You can access the MOUNT/UNMOUNT dialog via the...

  • Page 108: Burn A Data Cd-R/Dvd-R

    D:ARCHIVE ) to A DVD-R CD-R . A multi-drive must be installed in the RADAR in order to make use of this feature. Make sure that all projects/files to be burned are placed into the same folder on D:ARCHIVE These steps are not necessary unless burning files on the D:ARCHIVE .

  • Page 109: Burn An Audio Cd

    UDIO With a multi-drive installed, one or more stereo exports can be burned as a Red Book CD-DA file that can be played in any CD player. RADAR will automatically convert the audio to 16 bit/44.1 KHz when selecting CDAUDIO...
  • Page 110 Either method allows the CD to be finalized immediately after the burn is complete or at a later time. If is selected at the FINALIZE CD prompt, RADAR will display the CD as B:CD-R OPEN At the BURN FROM: dialogue, use the...

  • Page 111: Finalize An Audio Cd

    Once CD burn begins the procedure becomes a background task and cannot be cancelled. However, the RADAR can still be used for recording/playback/editing. The CD will be ejected once the process is completed. www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...

  • Page 112: Delete An Image File

    The deletion cannot be undone. There is no way to recover file(s) and/or folder(s) once they have been erased. ACROS ESSION ONTROLLER ONLY RADAR macro keys allow users single keys to perform multi-step functions. To record and use a macro: Hold and press a key.

  • Page 113: Mix Automation Settings

    UTOMATION ETTINGS This option allows the user to store Sony DMX-R100 mixer automation settings with a RADAR project from a floppy disk, or restore those same settings to a floppy to get them back into the DMX-R100. To save automation settings with a project:...

  • Page 114: File Prefs

    FILE FORMAT: dialogue and press the key. If selecting the option then RADAR will prompt the user to choose the file format each export. FILL SILENCE This preference allows the user to choose the default setting for FILL SILENCE , which determines whether or not non-audio regions are filled with silence to create contiguous files for export or backup.
  • Page 115 O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 REFORMAT QUALITY REFORMAT QUALITY This preference allows the user to choose the default setting for , which determines the speed and quality of any sample rate/bit resolution conversion required during import or export.
  • Page 116 FIXED TEXT is selected, at the TEXT: prompt enter a name for the first field and press the key. At the ADD ANOTHER FIELD? prompt use the keys to choose and press key. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 117 (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, BD-RE or CD-R), REV DISK E:USB DRIVE and any FAT32 or HFS Standard formatted SCSI drives connected to the RADAR. After you have finished using a USB drive, make sure you unmount it before unplugging it from RADAR. You can access the...

  • Page 118: Write Verify

    (RADAR internal system drive partition), N:NETWORK A:FLOPPY (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, BD-RE or CD-R), REV DISK E:USB DRIVE and any FAT32 or HFS Standard formatted SCSI drives connected to the RADAR. Once the template folder is selected, press the key. At the IMPORT TEMPLATE prompt choose...

  • Page 119: Transport Operations

    3 . 5 0 ________________________________ RANSPORT PERATIONS RADAR transport operation is based on a professional tape recorder. Transport RADAR applies the best features of the tape machine auto-locator and combined them with the incredible power of non-linear digital recording. RANSPORT...

  • Page 120: Jog/ Shuttle Wheel

    KC-24 OCATE ARKERS One of the greatest features of a professional recorder transport is the Auto-Locator. RADAR‘s AUTO- LOCATOR provides the usual transport controls, a timecode based positional display and a number of preset locations that can be cued up automatically with a couple of keystrokes.
  • Page 121 O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 To mark and recall a location using the key: When the transport is located at the desired location press the key on the Session or KC-24.
  • Page 122 This option can be used to create location markers for a project. Location markers can also be set on the fly using the keys on the or the KC-24. Session Controller for more information. PERATIONS RANSPORT PERATIONS AUTO LOCATE MARKERS iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 123: Auto Play

    When the key is pressed RADAR automatically goes into play after a locate marker is recalled. Auto play can be used in conjunction with the key for automatic playback with the additional amount of pre and post roll specified.

  • Page 124: Foot Switches

    ____________________________________________ ECORDING With RADAR, recording is as easy as using a professional tape recorder. Arm the desired track(s) by pressing the corresponding track arm key(s) and press (Play) and . Use the following preferences with RADAR to increase efficiency in your workflow.
  • Page 125 O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 To enable and disable instant RECORD via the keys: Track Arm Use the , the keys and the key to go to the MAIN MENU / PREFERENCES MENU RECORD PREFS...

  • Page 126: Monitoring And Track Status

    TRACK ARM KEYS These keys are used extensively in RADAR operations as track selection keys. While recording and overdubbing they are used to record enable and disable tracks 1-24 and switch them in and out of input monitoring mode.
  • Page 127 KC-24. Session Controller While stopped, the RADAR will monitor the input signal on all tracks that are readied. When playback begins, monitoring switches to reproduce mode and all tracks playback audio from the disk. Entering record mode begins recording on all armed tracks. RADAR switches to input mode for monitoring the source signal that is being recorded.

  • Page 128: Auto Punch

    UNDO REDO functions are a good example of the features that non-linear digital recorders such as RADAR have to offer. The undo level value set in the PROJECT MENU determines how many levels of undo are available in a project. This value may be set anywhere from 0 (no undo levels at all) to 99.

  • Page 129: Foot Switch (Optional)

    Thickening sounds by recording multiple tracks in altered pitches. • Matching the tuning of recorded tracks with difficult to tune instruments such as a piano. The RADAR VARI-SPEED control can be adjusted by a percentage of deviation from normal speed or by cents, which are equal to one hundredth of a semitone.
  • Page 130 VARI-SPEED it is not possible to use this feature when slaved to another device’s sample clock. If RADAR is made the clock master however, any devices slaved to the system should alter their clock rates accordingly. The following table shows the cent changes of audio at specific sample rates:...

  • Page 131: Editing

    Some users familiar with workstation style editing might find the RADARView approach a little foreign at first, but using RADAR’s editing interface allows editing to be done quickly and efficiently, even when in the middle of tracking a session.

  • Page 132: The Clipboard

    DITING ROSSFADES When punch-ins, punch-outs and edits are performed on RADAR small crossfade files are created to prevent clicks and pops from occurring at the punch/edit boundaries. The default setting is 5 milliseconds for recording and editing crossfades, but this value can be changed. The maximum crossfade time for recording and editing crossfades is 9 seconds and 999 milliseconds.

  • Page 133: Marking A Time Region

    O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 To modify the record crossfade: Use the , the keys and the key to go to the MAIN MENU / EDIT MENU / REC XFADE TIME menu item and press the key.

  • Page 134: Editing Functions

    DITING UNCTIONS Once a time region has been established, RADAR editing tools can be used to modify a project. The following editing functions are available: removes the defined time region in the same manner as cutting a section of tape and removing it completely.
  • Page 135 O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 COPY Duplicates the defined track-region and places it on the clipboard. To copy audio: After marking a time region, select the COPY function by pressing the key on the...
  • Page 136 3 . 5 0 O P E R A T I O N S • Insert the paste or overwrite existing data. • Multiple paste points • Back Time pasting • Sync Marker pasting (pasted region must have sync marker) iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 137 O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 To paste audio: Press the key on the or the or use the , the Session Controller KC-24 keys and the key to go to the MAIN MENU / EDIT MENU / PASTE menu item and...
  • Page 138 INSERT OVERWRITE move modes using the keys and press key. Use any of the transport/locate functions or the to specify the MOVE TO: Jog/Shuttle Wheel location. Press the key to move the track-region to the new location. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 139 Press the key to create the loops and return RADAR to transport mode. To loop back in the time line use a negative number of loops. www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...
  • Page 140 Press the key. Track Arm Use the numeric keys to enter the amount of silence to insert in the HH:MM:SS:FF format. Press the key to insert the region of silence into the selected tracks. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 141 O P E R A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 REVERSE Audio placed on the clipboard can be reversed before being re-pasted into the project. This makes “pre- verb” and reversed solo effects very easy to accomplish. To reverse clipboard audio: After marking a time region, COPY...

  • Page 142: Macro Keys

    The macro keys (Session Controller only) provide a way to memorize multiple keystrokes and recall them at the touch of a button. Macro sets can be stored and exported for use on other RADAR units. See for more information. PERATIONS...

  • Page 143: Radarlink

    RADAR units to be linked together and controlled from a single RADARLink Session Controller. All slaved RADAR units are locked to the internal clock of the Master RADAR so that all recordings made across multiple machines maintain a sample accurate relationship. While in...

  • Page 144: Software Versions

    The system will respond by automatically assigning an ID of to the master unit and scanning for the ID numbers of any connected slave units. The RADAR will notify of any ID conflicts between slave units. ID : RADARL conflicts must be resolved by changing slave ID numbers on each unit. See...

  • Page 145: Link Mode

    Locate Points and Labels • File Flattening RLINK SOLO MODE allows the user to select any single RADAR unit in the chain and RADARLink operate it independently from all of the others. The following functions will only operate on slave machines when...

  • Page 146: Project Numbers Must Match

    If the new project number is already assigned to an existing project it will prompt to swap to project numbers. Use the keys to select to confirm and swap the project numbers. Press the key. Renumber a project on a slave RADAR by entering solo mode if is already RADARLink enabled. iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 147: Synchronization

    SMPTE timecode, only RADARLink the master RADAR is involved. The master in turn sends its clock data to each of the slave units providing sample accurate synchronization information to the entire system. Because the sample clock is sent...

  • Page 148: Section 5 Applications

    YNCHRONIZER 9-pin is ideal for applications requiring multiple machines to be in sync and controlled from a single interface. RADAR locks to 9-pin commands solidly and quickly, which is why RADAR is a top choice in Professional Post Production environments.

  • Page 149: File Flattening

    3 . 5 0 LATTENING When using RADAR as a dubber, thousands of punch-ins and overdubs can be generated. By using File Flattening each track can be quickly consolidated into one file. With RADAR’s Native BWAV recording file format and Instant File Flattening, transfers to workstations are quick and easy.

  • Page 150: Live Recording

    After file copy is complete, safely unmount the drive from the workstation. Do not write or delete any files on the RADAR recording drive when mounted on the Mac or PC. This drive is read only, and any modification will possibly destroy any data on the RADAR drive.
  • Page 151 One drive is an exact clone of the other (i.e. it was made using the SECTOR-BY-SECTOR COPY option in the CLONE RADAR DISK menu. In both these cases, follow the same steps used to enable DUAL DISK MODE...

  • Page 152: Chasing Timecode And Clock Synchronizing

    LOST SYNC IN RECORD Under this setting, RADAR will lock to timecode and then ignore it. RADAR will stay in sync, since the internal clock will be synced to the same video clock source as the timecode generator. This prevents RADAR from dropping out of record from unstable or loss of timecode.

  • Page 153: File Flattening

    LATTENING For long straight multi-track live recordings a quick transfer to a workstation or backup may be required. With RADAR’s Native BWAV recording file format and Instant File Flattening transfers to workstations are quick and easy. When initializing the recording drive for...
  • Page 154 3 . 5 0 A P P L I C A T I O N S Remove the recording drive from RADAR and plug the drive into a receiver connected to a Mac or PC. The workstation computer will mount the drive and the consolidated files and project notes will be...

  • Page 155: Record Recovery Mode

    Record Recovery mode is designed for live recording only and therefore is disabled by default on RADAR. While recording, RADAR writes all the data to the recording drive constantly, but a save state is required once the transport is in stop to update the file lengths and header information. If power is lost during recording, and a save state is not performed, it can be a lengthy procedure to retrieve and rebuild the project.

  • Page 156: Playback

    Under this setting, RADAR will lock to timecode and then ignore it. RADAR will stay in sync, since the internal clock will be synced to the same video clock source as the timecode generator. This prevents RADAR from dropping out of record because of timecode issues.
  • Page 157 STOP CUE NEXT • STOP Selecting will cause RADAR to stop during play when encountering the next locate on the timeline. • Selecting CUE NEXT will cause RADAR to skip to the next locate and stop when encountering the next locate on the timeline.

  • Page 158: Midi Machine Control (Mmc)

    ONNECTING TO A CLOCK MASTER When RADAR is not the only digital device in a studio environment, all digital components must run from the same clock (sync) to avoid pops and clicks. Even though RADAR has a superior internal clock, it might be required for RADAR to clock (sync) to an external clock.

  • Page 159: Synchronization With A Daw

    Rlink Try using the sync box as a slave distribution box for RADAR’s clock to improve the sound of the other digital gear. YNCHRONIZATION ITH A To expand the number of total tracks with another recorder or to include Sequencer tracks, a common time location reference (timecode) between devices is required.

  • Page 160: Vocal Comps

    A P P L I C A T I O N S RADAR AS THE SLAVE Since RADAR will be chasing an external timecode source, RADAR should be clocked to the same clock reference (Sync) as the timecode generator. RADAR to chase external timecode Connect SMPTE or MTC cable to the input of RADAR.

  • Page 161: Mark Sync Editing

    RADAR can read and write audio in industry standard BWAV file format. TRANSFERRING OUT OF RADAR ® Once recording is complete on RADAR, the project can be transferred to a DAW. Select a File Name Format: Use the , the...
  • Page 162 DVD-R disk as a BWAV backup, as this format can be restored to a RADAR system or imported into any DAW program. If the RADAR project does not contain edits or if undos are not required, the project can be File Flattened. To flatten a project on a...
  • Page 163 Remove the recording drive from RADAR and plug the drive into a receiver connected to a Mac or PC. The workstation computer will mount the drive and the consolidated files and project notes will be...
  • Page 164 Use the keys to select ACCEPT at the PCM XX/XX FORMAT dialogue and press the key. The DAW’s audio files will now be imported into a new RADAR project at the time stamp location. iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 165: Standalone Converters

    NALOGUE TO IGITAL ONVERTERS RADAR’s world class converters can be used as a front end to a DAW system. RADAR can be equipped with AES, TDIF, ADAT, or MADI digital I/O. For best quality use RADAR’s clock as the master clock.

  • Page 166: Digital To Analogue Converters

    AES, TDIF, ADAT, MADI digital I/O. For best quality use RADAR’s clock as the master clock. To use RADAR as a Digital to Analogue converter for a DAW system, first set RADAR as the master clock source: Connect a clock cable from RADAR’s output into the DAW’s input.
  • Page 167 A P P L I C A T I O N S R A D A R 3 . 5 0 www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...

  • Page 168: Section 6 Troubleshooting

    Below are some basic troubleshooting tips for RADAR systems. Please contact iZ Support or your iZ Dealer if you are having any problems with your RADAR system. RADAR does not contain any user serviceable parts. Do not remove the lid or attempt to repair or replace any components without authorization from iZ Technology.
  • Page 169 Can’t mount Recording – – or 1, and lock the drive is a solid Drive Drive not locked – RADAR not set to mount that SCSI – Check the MODE display ID # on – RADARView is set to the same Drive has failed –...
  • Page 170 The incoming AES source doesn’t MAIN MENU / PREFS XXX kHz Illegal Message – – indicate the sample rate which MENU/IGNORE AES FLAGS causes RADAR to mistakenly Enabling the IGNORE AES FLAGS display a XXX kHz ILLEGAL error will remove this error message...
  • Page 171 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G R A D A R 3 . 5 0 www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...

  • Page 172: Section 7 Reference

    RADAR  Version 3.50 ECTION EFERENCE ________________________________________ _________________________________ VERVIEW This section provides an overview of the RADAR menu structure. SYSTEM MENU I/O MENU FILE MENU SYSTEM INFO I/O ROUTING BACKUP RADAR SOFTWARE VER INPUT ROUTING RESTORE SERIAL NUMBER OUTPUT ROUTING...
  • Page 173 HELP MENU NAME TRACK WRITE VERIFY RELEASE NOTES RENUMBER LOCATES FILE NAME FORMAT MANUAL REBUILD WAVES PRESET I/O ROUTING TRK-NAME-STAMP SHUTDOWN RADAR INPUT ROUTING TRK-PROJ-STAMP OUTPUT ROUTING TRK-REGION-NAME RESET ROUTING TRK-REGION-PROJ DIG 2-CH ROUTING PROJ-TRK-REGION DIGITAL INPUTS TRK-REGION (DOS) 8-BUS MODE...

  • Page 174: Menu Item Quick Reference

    Displays RADAR’s installed Recording Engine. RECORDING ENGINE Adrenaline Plus Displays RADAR’s installed Sync Engine. SYNC ENGINE: SYNC PROC II Displays the amount of RAM installed on RADAR. INSTALLED RAM: 768 MB Displays the CPU type. CPU TYPE: Intel (R) Pentium Displays the speed of the installed CPU.

  • Page 175: Disk Menu

    Allows the user to specify local time and date. The time MAIN/SYS MENU: SET TIME & DATE should be set to local time upon receiving the RADAR. Allows the user to set the serial number designated on MAIN/SYS MENU: SET SERIAL NUM the back of the RADAR.
  • Page 176 Frees up disk space by deleting audio files that are no MAIN/DISK MENU: RECLAIM SPACE longer referenced by any RADAR project play list. Converts files on the audio disk for use on other RADAR MAIN/DISK MENU: MAKE PORTABLE units running older versions of software.

  • Page 177: Sync Menu

    ANAGEMENT NABLE The TC Settings menu provides synchronization options MAIN/SYNC MENU: TC SETTINGS that allow RADAR to easily integrate into any studio, post or broadcast environment. Shortcut keys (sets format and rate): TC SETTINGS: TC FORMAT PREF) Session Controller...
  • Page 178 This dialogue enables and disables the output of a static TC SETTINGS: STATIC TC OUT timecode value when the RADAR transport is stopped. STATIC TC OUT is useful in certain situations where other machines need to know the position of the RADAR at all times. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 179 RADAR can accommodate during CHASE mode before dropping out and re-syncing. WILD is 10X NORMAL mode. Enables RADAR to automatically start chasing timecode TC SETTINGS: CHASE ON POWERUP once RADAR is powered up and a project is loaded. www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...
  • Page 180 For further information refer to ONFIGURATION EFERENCE A 9-pin cable allows two or more RADAR units to be MAIN/SYNC MENU: RADARLINK connected and operated as a single unit. See : RADARL for further information.
  • Page 181 MACHINE CONTROL: SELECT TYPE These settings can be used to adjust 9-pin preferences. MACHINE CONTROL: 9-PIN SETTINGS The device ID setting allows RADAR to appear as one of 9-PIN SETTINGS: DEVICE ID the following to the machine control master: •...
  • Page 182 9-pin (RS-422). This dialogue determines whether a SHUTTLE-0 9-PIN SETTINGS: SHUTTLE-0 MODE command from a 9-pin controller will put RADAR in STOP SHUTTLE-0 This setting allows the timecode output while cueing to 9-PIN SETTINGS: TC OUT MODE-CUE respond differently for different applications.
  • Page 183 RADAR. To use the clock of RADAR to drive other devices in the studio choose the WORDCLK option in this dialogue.

  • Page 184: I/O Menu

    REFERENCE TO: selection. 0 DBFS +4 DBU 0 dBFS = +24 dBu +4 DBU = –20 dBFS +22 dBu –18 dBFS +20 dBu –16 dBFS +18 dBu –14 dBFS iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 185 SDQ is an acronym for Single, Dual, and Quad wire. It MAIN/I/O MENU: DIG I/O SDQ refers to the way RADAR handles high sample rate digital audio going to and from external sources via the digital multi-channel I/O. The choices in this menu will vary depending on the sample rate of the current project.
  • Page 186 Since RADAR does not decode emphasis nor store the emphasis flag for audio recorded with emphasis, the emphasis flag should be turned if the digital audio recorded has previously been encoded with emphasis.
  • Page 187 • FIBER A For most situations the AUTOMATIC setting will be the best choice. RADAR will detect any incoming clock from the fiber ports and will automatically make the ADAT IN CLOCK assignment. These settings can be used to compensate for poor...
  • Page 188 R A D A R 3 . 5 0 R E F E R E N C E Use this function to return all of the RADAR’s ADAT ADAT SETTINGS: FACTORY DEFAULTS SETTINGS to the factory default. These settings allow verification of incoming TDIF-...
  • Page 189 3 . 5 0 The number of channels supported by the installed card. TDIF SETTINGS: CARD TYPE For RADAR this value will always be 24 channels. These settings allow verification of incoming MADI- MAIN/I/O MENU: MADI SETTINGS specific data, and set output emphasis to On or Off.

  • Page 190: File Menu

    ANAGEMENT LATTEN ROJECT Shortcut keys: MAIN/FILE MENU: FILE MANAGEMENT Session Controller KC-24 BROWSE: #=MB D:ARCHIVE FILE MANAGEMENT section of the FILE MENU has been created to allow extensive control over files on all drives connected to RADAR. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 191 PERATIONS CD-R/DVD-R. MANAGEMENT URN A RADAR can burn one or more stereo exports as a Red MAIN/FILE MENU: BURN AUDIO CD Book CD-DA file that can be played in any CD player. RADAR will automatically convert the audio to 16 bit / 44.1 KHz when...
  • Page 192 This option is to ENABLE DISABLE WRITE VERIFY FILE PREFS: WRITE VERIFY for various removable media. With this preference enabled, the data writing ensures a more accurate process however it also increases the overall completion time. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 193 DVD multi-drive to use the PROGRAMMED I/O MODE which is more reliable for burning. After changing the setting, reboot RADAR for SAFE mode to take effect. This dialogue sets the speed for burning DVD-R disks. FILE PREFS:...

  • Page 194: Project Menu

    COPY PROJECT does not use more disk space. Shortcut keys: MAIN/PROJ MENU: DELETE PROJECT Session Controller KC-24 Use this option to delete selected projects. A project cannot be recovered once it has been deleted. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 195 R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 Shortcut keys: MAIN/PROJ MENU: NAME PROJECT Session Controller KC-24 Used to name a selected project. The dialogue cursor defaults to the project number field. Used to renumber a project (1 –...
  • Page 196 See for information ONFIGURATION IMECODE on how RADAR can capture an offset automatically. RADAR can display its current position in the following MAIN/PROJ MENU: DISPLAY MODE units: • FEET/FRAMES •...
  • Page 197 PERATIONS PEED on using this feature. RADAR supports up to 99 levels of undo. The factory MAIN/PROJ MENU: UNDO LEVEL default setting is 10. Use this dialogue to customize the number of undo levels in the current project. This setting...
  • Page 198 The inputs can also be set to all analogue or digital or a combination of both. Select which track(s) to route the current input to. I/O ROUTING: INPUT ROUTING Select which output to route the current track to. I/O ROUTING: OUTPUT ROUTING iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 199 17-24 while overriding the input routing option. This option is used to edit, view and save information MAIN/PROJ MENU: PROJECT NOTES about a particular project. The following information is included in the Project Notes: • RADAR TYPE • SERIAL NUMBER • SOFTWARE VERSION • PROJECT NUMBER •...
  • Page 200 This feature controls how new projects are to be PROJECT PREFS: NEW PROJ NUMBER numbered. If FROM 1 is selected, RADAR will assign the lowest available project number whenever a new project is created. If FROM CUR is selected, then RADAR will use the next available number starting at the current project number.

  • Page 201: Edit Menu

    R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 Use this option to export a project template to a specified TEMPLATE MENU: EXPORT TEMPLATE destination. Use this option to delete project templates. TEMPLATE MENU: DELETE TEMPLATE Shortcut keys:...
  • Page 202 MAIN/EDIT MENU: MOVE Session Controller KC-24 Moves the defined track-region to another location without using the clipboard. Project audio will either INSERT OVERWRITE at the MOVE TO: point. For more information refer to PERATIONS DITING DITING UNCTIONS iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 203 R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 Shortcut keys: MAIN/EDIT MENU: ERASE Session Controller KC-24 Erases the defined track-region from the project. Post- edit point audio is not affected in any way. For more information refer to PERATIONS DITING...
  • Page 204 The selections are NONE TRACK ARM The default is NONE . Mute tracks by selecting TRACK and using the keys to temporarily Track Arm disable selected tracks. iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 205: Preferences Menu

    REFERENCES This setting determines the default position of the cursor MAIN/PREFS MENU: DEF SMPTE FIELD when entering SMPTE times into the RADAR. The preference choices are: • SECONDS • FRAMES Cursor defaults to the selected field.
  • Page 206 (Rewind) fast-wind transport modes. The value range is from 1 to 99 times normal play speed. The default setting is 8 times normal. RADAR also provides a super fast-wind mode when the (Fast Forward) or (Rewind) keys are pressed twice in a row. The super fast-wind speed is 3x faster than the regular fast-wind speed set in this preference dialogue.
  • Page 207 To disable the feature altogether, enter a value of This preference item specifies how long RADAR waits MAIN/PREFS MENU: SAVE STATE DELAY after an operation before it performs its periodic...
  • Page 208 The incoming AES digital signal has the capability of MAIN/PREFS MENU: IGNORE AES FLAGS indicating the sample rate of the source. RADAR is capable of interpreting this indicative flag. There are some cases where the incoming AES source doesn’t indicate the sample rate which causes RADAR to...
  • Page 209 (recorded using the MACRO keys on the Session Controller) to any of the foot switches This option controls how RADAR will respond to locate MAIN/PREFS MENU: ASSIGN MMC LOC commands received via MIDI Machine Control.
  • Page 210 When Record is pressed while the chase light is blinking, RECORD PREFS: RECORD ON CHASE RADAR will automatically go into record when chase is established and exit record when chase lock is lost. When RADAR is set to CONTINUOUS...
  • Page 211 R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 When importing files to a new project, the project start FILE PREFS: IMPRT PROJ START time will be based on this setting. This sets the preference for the export file format.
  • Page 212 This feature controls how new projects are to be PROJECT PREFS: NEW PROJ NUMBER numbered. If FROM 1 is selected, RADAR will assign the lowest available project number whenever a new project is created. If FROM CUR is selected, then RADAR will use the next available number starting at the current project number.
  • Page 213 MAIN/PREFS MENU: For detailed information on networking please refer to NETWORK PREFS ONFIGURATION ETWORKING The following interface preferences allow the RADAR to NETWORK PREFS: INTERFACE PREFS be configured for FTP and/or file sharing. Create a network name for the RADAR...
  • Page 214 (Mac or Windows) to log on to the internal system drive (e.g., D:ARCHIVE ) once FTP is enabled. Before RADAR can share files via Ethernet it must be NETWORK PREFS: SERVER PREFS configured with information about the computer/server it will be connected to.
  • Page 215 NETWORK PREFS: NETWORK CONTROL Ethernet via RNC (RADAR Network Control) software. The RNC program allows control of one or more RADAR machines over the Ethernet using a standard PC computer running Windows 98, NT, 2000. XP, or Vista. This preference allows RADAR’s COM port settings to be...

  • Page 216: Diagnostics Menu

    HECK ROJECT more information. This option allows the user to specify the project that will MAIN/DIAG MENU: SET STARTUP PROJ be loaded the next time a RADAR drive is mounted. See PERATIONS ROJECT ANAGEMENT ET STARTUP for more information. PROJECT...
  • Page 217 RADAR24BE which contains the software required to run RADAR. Do NOT tamper with this partition unless given implicit instructions from iZ Technology Support personnel. This function resets RADAR settings to the factory MAIN/DIAG MENU: FACTORY SETTINGS defaults. www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...

  • Page 218: Help Menu

    SHUTDOWN RADAR project and system information to the disk and displays a prompt in the display confirming that it is safe to power down the unit. This function is required every time the RADAR is powered off. iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 219: Radar Pdf Viewer

    R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 RADAR PDF V ___________________________________ IEWER The following table shows the keystrokes for controlling and navigating the RADAR PDF viewer. ESSION KC24 CTION ONTROLLER Start Viewer...
  • Page 220 Focus on Goto Page Control Numeric Keys or Track Arm Find – Search or Track Arm Find – Search Again or Track Arm About Dialogue None Track Arm Goto Page Dismiss dialogs or popup messages (Play) (with focus) iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 221: Remote Keyboard Keys

    R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 ________________________________ EMOTE EYBOARD ESSION ONTROLLER is a feature rich, professional control surface loaded with powerful features Session Controller designed to help users be efficient and productive. The following section breaks the Session Controller keys into logical groupings and provides references to detailed information in the manual.
  • Page 222 3 and 4. RADARLink (MCH CTL) Shortcuts to MAIN MENU /SYNC MENU / RADARLINK / ENABLE/DISABLE MAIN MENU /SYNC MENU / MACHINE CONTROL / ENABLE/DISABLE Shortcut to MAIN MENU /SYNC MENU / RADARLINK / RADARLINK SOLO menu item. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 223 R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 PROJECT RELATED SHORTCUT KEYS Shortcut to MAIN MENU / PROJECT MENU / GOTO PROJECT menu item. Shortcut to MAIN MENU / PROJECT MENU / NEW PROJECT menu item.
  • Page 224 3 . 5 0 R E F E R E N C E QWERTY KEYS These keys are used to enter names and other information into RADAR. They are also used as shortcuts in both transport and menu mode. TRANSPORT MODE SHORTCUTS...
  • Page 225 TATUS NUMERIC KEYS The numeric keypad is used to enter times and other values into RADAR. It is also used for recalling single digit locate points 0 - 9. The plus and minus are multi-function keys, used for different purposes in different situations.
  • Page 226 Sub-frame positional nudge in Jog mode ( keys). • Locate to MARK IN MARK OUT in transport mode ( keys). • Audition current MARK IN MARK OUT region ( key). • Display remaining recording time ( keys simultaneously). iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 227 (CALC) Used to automatically set an offset when receiving static SMPTE from a device that is in the correct position relative to RADAR. For more information (CALC) . The shifted...
  • Page 228 For further information please consult ONFIGURATION IMECODE (REDO) The number of UNDO REDO levels is dependent on the setting in the MAIN MENU / PROJECT MENU / UNDO LEVELS dialogue. See for further information. PERATIONS ECORDING iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 229 R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 ADVANCED TRANSPORT KEYS These keys provide access to advanced transport operations. When used in conjunction with any RECALL LOCATE functions AUTO PLAY initiates playback automatically once the specified timeline location has been cued.
  • Page 230 For details see PERATIONS DITING DITING UNCTIONS This key provides a shortcut to the GAIN/FADE edit menu. For details on GAIN/FADE operations please refer to PERATIONS DITING DITING UNCTIONS iZ Technology Corporation...

  • Page 231: Keyboard

    R A D A R 3 . 5 0 KC-24 K EYBOARD is a full-featured control surface that is included with RADAR units sold without the optional KC-24 Controller. The following section gives an overview of the and provides references to...
  • Page 232 MARK OUT point as a starting reference. Refer to PERATIONS for details. DITING DITING UNCTIONS MODIFY EDIT function allows quick and easy fine-tuning of the current edit. For details refer to PERATIONS DITING DITING UNCTIONS iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 233 R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 QUICK ACCESS AND UTILITY KEYS Several keys on the provide one touch access to frequently accessed menu functions. These KC-24 include: This is a dual press activation/de-activation key. The first key press displays VARI-SPEED value and the next key press engages VARI-SPEED...
  • Page 234 Press and use the keys to scrub the audio. If a mouse is attached to the rear of the RADAR, the mouse can be used as an alternative method for scrubbing audio. key is next to the key at the top of the numeric pad.
  • Page 235 R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 This key activates and de-activates the function. For detailed PRE ROLL information please refer to PERATIONS RANSPORT PERATIONS CYCLE initiates a playback cycle using the MARK IN MARK OUT points...
  • Page 236 R E F E R E N C E Keyboard Layout KC-24 Layout Keyboard Layout KC-24 Layout NOTE: LOS = Left of Spacebar ROS = Right of Spacebar NK = Numeric Keypad (Comma) (Period) (Rewind) (Fast Forward) iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 237 R E F E R E N C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 Keyboard Layout KC-24 Layout Keyboard Layout KC-24 Layout www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...
  • Page 238 Move · 131 DAW Compatibility · 154 Backup to Disk · 80 Reclaim Space · 53 Paste · 128 Transferring Out of RADAR · 154 Both (BWAV & RADAR) · 78 Show Disk Space · 53 dBFS · 17 Redo · 134 BWAV (No Undo) ·...
  • Page 239 Gain/Fade · 134 Mac · 37 EXPORT: MAC HFS · 56 Dual Disk · 143 Gateway · 33 RADAR IP Address Setup · 32 External Video Sync · 19 File Flattening · 146 GoTo Project · 69 New Project · 72 External Word Clock ·...
  • Page 240 Chase On Powerup · 30 File and RADARLink Shortcut Sync Reference · 5 Keys · 215 Offset · 28 RADAR V Front Panels Controls · 4 Macro Keys · 215 Sync · 25 Drive Bay 1 · 4 Numeric Keys · 218 Sync Drift ·...
  • Page 241 I N D E X R A D A R 3 . 5 0 www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...
  • Page 242 With the iZOS File Management Workspace RADAR users can: • drag and drop files for transfer or backup purposes between the RADAR Archive drive, an external drive connected via USB, or a network drive •...
  • Page 243 XTERNAL Use the following steps to connect an external drive: Connect an external drive to the RADAR’s USB port. Only FAT32 formatted drives are supported. Power on the external USB drive, then right click the iZOS File Management Workspace desktop...
  • Page 244 USB D NMOUNTING RIVES Use the following steps to unmount an external USB drive before physically removing it from the RADAR: UNMOUNT Right click on the USB drive icon on the desktop and select Once the volume is unmounted, it is safe to remove the drive from RADAR.
  • Page 245 i Z O S F I L E M A N A G E M E N T W O R K S P A C E R A D A R 3 . 5 0 www.izcorp.com • 1.800.776.1356...
  • Page 246 3.54 M ANUAL DDENDUM _______________________________________ NSTRUCTIONS This addendum provides changes and additions to the 3.50 Operator’s Manual for all RADAR products. Note the following regarding this addendum: 3.54 A • is provided. Insert this page after the last page of the...

  • Page 247: Appendix

    BWAV Backup ........84 - A ECTION ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting......162 - A ECTION EFERENCE Menu Tree Overview........165 - B PPENDIX ZOS F ANAGEMENT ORKSPACE Getting To and From the iZOS File Management Desktop............B2 - A *Feature Added in 3.54 iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 248 When chasing timecode, one factor in the delay before RADAR begins chasing is the length of time spent waiting to guarantee that the disk has cued to any arbitrary point in the project. If the cue time will always be shorter (for example, if only six tracks are being played back, or playing back from a very fast hard disk), the time can be reduced.
  • Page 249 This is a proprietary RADAR audio format for the recording drive. AUDIO: RADAR_BWAV This is the legacy proprietary RADAR audio format for the recording AUDIO: !RADAR! drive.
  • Page 250 , the keys and the key to go to the MAIN MENU / PREFERENCES MENU / ZOOMLEVEL RECALL selection and press the key. At the ZOOMLEVEL RECALL dialogue use the keys to select ENABLED and press key. iZ Technology Corporation...
  • Page 251 EXPORTS and export to this folder. XPORT RADAR has the capability of exporting Wave, Broadcast Wave or Red Book (CD Audio) files or pieces of files (clips) to a variety of destinations. These include D:ARCHIVE (RADAR internal system drive...
  • Page 252 MAIN MENU / FILE MENU / FILE PREFS / REFORMAT QUALITY selection and press the key. Use the keys to select and then press the key. The factory default setting is represents the slowest speed but highest quality. iZ Technology Corporation Rev. A...
  • Page 253 FRONT+GAPS+BACK when version 3. 52+ is installed. This is the setting to use to import back into RADAR and paste to ORIG TIME because it guarantees that all exported tracks will be aligned.
  • Page 254 – – www.izcorp.com RADAR Sync not locked If Sync light is flashing, check sync – – source, or set RADAR as master Faulty cable or incorrect pin See Wiring Diagrams on No signal on digital output – – www.izcorp.com RADAR Sync not locked If Sync light is flashing, check sync –...
  • Page 255 A D D E N D U M R A D A R V E R S I O N 3 . 5 4 _______________________________ VERVIEW This section provides an overview of the RADAR menu structure. SYSTEM MENU I/O MENU FILE MENU SYSTEM INFO I/O ROUTING...
  • Page 256 NAME TRACK MONO FORMAT RELEASE NOTES RENUMBER LOCATES STEREO FORMAT MANUAL REBUILD WAVES FILL SILENCE I/O ROUTING REFORMAT QUALITY SHUTDOWN RADAR INPUT ROUTING WRITE VERIFY OUTPUT ROUTING FILE NAME FORMAT RESET ROUTING PRESET DIG 2-CH ROUTING TRK-NAME -STAMP DIGITAL INPUTS...
  • Page 257 XTERNAL Use the following steps to connect an external drive: Connect an external drive to the RADAR’s USB port – only FAT 32 formatted drives are supported. Power on the external USB drive, then right click the iZOS File Management Workspace desktop...

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