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  • Page 1 LOCATION RECORDER PD606 Model Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. Location Recorder Model PD606 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Precautions of installation ...13 Chapter-1: Main features ...15 Main features and functions ...16 What is in the box? ...19 PD606 options and related Fostex products ...19 Chapter-2: Preparation before using the PD606 ...21 Preparation of power supply ...22 Mounting the battery ...23 Important settings for using the battery ...24...
  • Page 5 Time code output connection ...65 Word clock output connection ...65 STEREO BUS output connection ...65 Other connections ...66 USB keyboard connection ...66 PC connection ...68 External controller connection ...68 Power connection ...69 Safety Instructions/Table of contents Location Recorder Model PD606...
  • Page 6 Recording digital audio ..92 Selecting recording source ...92 Selecting the sampling frequency/bit length ...92 Selecting the system clock ...92 Recording time code ...93 Selecting the TC frame rate ...93 Selecting the TC generator mode (TC recording mode) ...93 Location Recorder Model PD606...
  • Page 7 Selecting source drive ...109 Making disk copy ...110 File copy function ...112 Selecting source drive ...112 Making file copy ...113 Dual drive recording ...115 Formatting in the “DDR” mode ...115 Making dual drive recording ...117 Safety Instructions/Table of contents Location Recorder Model PD606...
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions/Table of contents Data export to PC ...118 Connecting PC to the unit ...119 How to unmount the PD606 from the PC ...119 Example of copying data to a computer hard disk ...120 Example of exporting data to a computer application ...120 Chapter-7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) ...123...
  • Page 9 Viewing a file information and editing descriptor information [File info.] ...198 Editing descriptor information ...200 Adding descriptor information ...200 Deleting descriptor information ...200 Viewing iXML Chunk data information ...201 Editing iXML Chunk data information ...201 Safety Instructions/Table of contents Location Recorder Model PD606 ...176...
  • Page 10 Partition protection On/Off setting [Part. protect] ...211 HDD operating time display [HDD Ope. Time] ...212 LOAD SETUP menu ...213 SAVE SETUP menu ...214 Chapter-9: Specifications ...215 Inputs/outputs ...216 Recording/playback ...217 General ...217 Physical dimensions ...218 Block diagram ...219 INDEX ...220 Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 11: Introduction Of This Manual

    So you can refer to this chapter as index for detail information. "Chapter 2: Preparations before using the PD606" contains the necessary information when using the PD606 for the first time, such as "About power supply" and "Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk". Precautions •...
  • Page 12 The unit contains the internal lithium battery for running the internal clock. The battery should be replaced approximately every five years. To replace the battery, ask your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. If the battery is not correctly replaced, there may be a risk of explosion, etc.

  • Page 13: Cautions For Use

    When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense on the drive, display, panels, etc. In such a case, leave the unit for a while until it warms up and evaporates any moisture. OPEN LOCK DISC PANEL LINE Location Recorder Model PD606 Introduction...
  • Page 14 Introduction Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 15: Chapter-1: Main Features

    Chapter 1: Main features Chapter 1: Main features Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 16: Main Features And Functions

    4.7GB, non-cartridge DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW disk (only a DVD-RAM disk can be used for direct recording). 12-cm DVD combo drive For the optional hard disk drive unit for replacement, ask your local Fostex dealer or service station. Location Recorder Model PD606...
  • Page 17 USB keyboard. ADJUST I D TAL O / A ( T TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors TAL O A ( T WORD/VIDEO IN and WORD OUT connectors 0 ( A USB port Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 1: Main features...
  • Page 18 48 kHz (up to 8 tracks), 88.2/96 kHz (up to 4 tracks) or 176.4/192 kHz (up to 2 tracks). In 16-bit mode, you can make recording with sampling frequencies of 44.1/ 48 kHz (up to 8 tracks). Location Recorder Model PD606 ADJUST 0 ( A Stereo bus output connector...

  • Page 19: What Is In The Box

    PD606 options and related Fostex products The following PD606 options and related products are available. Ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for details about them such as prices, specifications, etc. You can also get product information from our web site below.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Main features Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 21: Chapter-2: Preparation Before Using The Pd606

    Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 This chapter explains what you should do before using the PD606 for the first time, including power connection, internal clock setting and preparation of the DVD-RAM disk. It also explains how to replace the internal hard disk drive.

  • Page 22: Preparation Of Power Supply

    PD606 without any special parts, however, the holder projects from the PD606 body. If you want to mount the NP-1 battery housed in the dedicated holder to the PD606 without projecting from the PD606 body, the optional mounting hardware (Model EX-BP1) is needed.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Battery

    <Note>: If you use the IDX ENDURA battery, read the operation manual supplied with the battery and handle it correctly. The PD606 does not provide battery charge func- tion. Charge the IDX ENDURA battery correctly according to the battery manual.

  • Page 24: Important Settings For Using The Battery

    • When you use PowerLink batteries, use batteries of the same charging condition. If the charging conditions are significantly different, the PowerLink function may not operate correctly resulting the PD606 powered off. • You cannot mount more than two batteries. Each battery mount can accept up to two batteries.

  • Page 25: Power Supply Priority Setting (Essential When Using Both [Dc-In] And A Battery)

    The protector can protect the IDX ENDURA-7 and ENDURA-7S. When you <Note>: use the ENDURA-10 or ENDURA-10S, or PowerLink is active, we recommend using the PD606 horizontally. Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 Protector [ADJUST] levers Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 26: Saving The Battery Power

    Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 Saving the battery power The PD606 offers the following measures for saving the battery power to extend the battery life. • Pressing the [STOP] key stops the disk rotation to save the power consumption.

  • Page 27: Dismounting The Battery

    PD606. <Note>: Dispose the used battery properly (see the instruction manual of your battery). Keep the removed battery away from children. Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 Eject lever on the PD606 Eject lever on the PD606 Release button...

  • Page 28: Using [Dc-In] (Connecting The Ac Adaptor)

    You can connect the AC adaptor or another appropriate power source to the [DC IN] connector on the left side panel of the PD606. If you use the AC adaptor, insert the XLR-4-32 type connector of the AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector until it is locked, then connect the AC plug to the AC main outlet (see the figure below).

  • Page 29: Turning On The Power

    Battery indicators When the power is being supplied from the [DC IN] connector, both battery indicators on the top panel are unlit, while the "POWER" area on the display shows "DC-IN". Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 space LOCATE...

  • Page 30: Display Backlight And Contrast

    Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 Display backlight and contrast Turning on the display backlight Turns on or off the backlight of the display. Pressing the [LIGHT/CONTRAST] key turns on the backlight of the display, which is automatically turned off after three seconds. If you keep holding down the [LIGHT/ CONTRAST] key for more than three seconds, the display shows "--Light on hold--"...

  • Page 31: Internal Clock Setting

    (see Notes below) . The realtime clock is adjusted according to the local time when shipped, therefore, set the time to your local time before using the PD606 by following the procedure below. <Note>: The realtime clock date is used for the default file name of a newly created file when the file name mode is set to "DATE"...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 Use the [MENU] dial to select "Adjust RTC" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows current internal clock time which runs in realtime. By pressing the [ENTER/YES] key while "SET "00s":" is highlighted (as the screen shown above right), the second field is reset to "00".

  • Page 33: Preparation Of A Dvd-Ram Disk

    Preparation of a DVD-RAM disk The internal DVD multi drive of the PD606 features a slim drive and accepts a non-cartridge DVD- RAM disk (4.7GB, 2-3 x or more than 3x). An unused DVD-RAM disk must be formatted in UDF 1.5.

  • Page 34: Initial Format Of A Dvd-Ram Disk

    Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to enter shift mode, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. The unit enters MENU mode and brings up the MENU list screen for selecting the desired main menu.
  • Page 35 Note that the formatting countdown and bar-graph meter show the ap- proximate information. Do not proceed to the next step until "Fmt. Completed!" is shown. Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 approx. 1 min. 30 sec. approx. 1 hour 30 min.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 <Note>: In rare cases, the unit shows "Disk error!" and releases the disk lock after formatting is performed. In such a case, set "Physical Format" to "On" and format the disk again. If "Disk error!" is shown again after the physical format is per- formed, do not use the disk.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    The fixed screws are not removed. Grip the screw heads by fingers and pull out the hard disk drive. The drive is connected to the connector inside so take great care for pulling it out. Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 Optional hard disk drive (Model EX-HD1) <Note>:...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606 After removing the hard disk drive, you can see the connector inside for connecting with the hard disk drive. Insert the optional hard disk drive to the slot. Insert the drive into the slot until it is fully inserted to the connector inside, and fix it with two screws.

  • Page 39: Chapter-3: Names And Functions

    Chapter 3: Names and Functions Chapter 3: Names and Functions Chapter 3 - Table of contents Left side panel ...40 Right side panel ...42 Front panel ...45 Top panel ...53 Rear panel ...55 LCD display details ...56 Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 40: Left Side Panel (Inputs/Outputs)

    Used to adjust the angle of the unit when you use it on a desk. Internal monitor speaker Outputs audio signals of tracks 1 though 6, error tones, etc. When a headphones plug is inserted to the [PHONES] jack, the monitor speaker is inactive. Location Recorder Model PD606 0 ( A COLD...
  • Page 41 [USB PC] connector, do not connect any device to the [USB HOST] connec- tor. [USB KYBD] connector (Series A Receptacle/USB 1.1) Used to connect to a USB keyboard. You can control the PD606 from the keyboard (see “Connection examples of a keyboard” on page 66). [USB PC] connector (Series B Receptacle) Used to connect to a personal computer.

  • Page 42: Right Side Panel (Inputs/Outputs)

    Used to adjust the protector on the right of the rear panel (see page 25). [TIME CODE OUT] connector (XLR-3-32 type/balanced) Outputs time code. [TIME CODE IN] connector (XLR-3-31 type/balanced) Inputs external time code. Location Recorder Model PD606 Right side panel I D TAL O / A ( T COLD...
  • Page 43 Angle adjustment arm [9P-REMOTE] connector (D-sub 9-pin/female) Not currently supported. Prepared for the future expansion. [PARALLEL] connector (MINI DIN 8-pin) This connector accepts parallel remote signals for controlling the PD606 externally. You can control the following nine operations remotely. PLAY STOP...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Names and Functions <Operation> When each terminal is grounded, the corresponding function is active. Note that you can always control the PD606 via this connector regardless of the set- ting of the [PANEL LOCK] key on the panel. <Caution>:...

  • Page 45: Front Panel

    MONITOR PHONES [POWER] switch POWER Turns on or off the main power of the PD606. To prevent pressing the switch by accident, it is located in the depressed area on the panel . [SHIFT] key/indicator Pressing this key turns the shift mode on or off. When on, the indicator is lit and you can execute a SHIFTed (secondary) function of a key which has dual functions.
  • Page 46 LIGHT CONTRAST EXIT BATT Location Recorder Model PD606 [QUICK SET] key Pressing this key enters the quick setup mode. In this mode, you can directly select the setting items shown in the status indication area on the Home screen (see page 74 for details).
  • Page 47 • While a warning popup window is shown: Dismisses the popup window. <Note>: In this manual, we describe this knob as the [MENU] dial, [LINK MASTER] dial or [ENTER/YES] key, depending on the func- tion used. Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3: Names and Functions...
  • Page 48 [JAM] switch Used to execute the jamming function (see page 95). When this switch is set to "ON" and the PD606 is receiving external time code, the internal time code generator takes over (jams) time code. Note that the jamming function is only available when the TC generator mode is set to "Free Run".
  • Page 49 Depending on the "PRE REC mode" setting (on or off), it works as follows. • When recording with the PRE REC mode set to "OFF": By pulling this key, the PD606 automatically creates a new file to the current disk (or a partition) and starts recording audio and time code.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: Names and Functions Location Recorder Model PD606 Mixer section The mixer section allows you to mix signals from inputs 1 through 6 and send the mixed signals to the stereo bus. It also allows you to control track arming for tracks 1 through 6, as well as the stereo tracks.
  • Page 51 (see page 26). The display mode can be selected by the [EXIT/BATT] key. LCD display Displays information for time, file, settings, etc. (see page 56). Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3: Names and Functions +4dBu to -32dBu -34dBu to -70dBu...
  • Page 52 R MS * You can define the tracks for CUSTOM 1 through CUSTOM 4 using the "Monitor Custom" item in the "SYS SETUP" mode of the MENU mode (see page 162). Location Recorder Model PD606 Monitor section Monitor select dial Selects the tracks/inputs to be monitored (see the table below).

  • Page 53: Top Panel

    Lights up when the battery mounted to battery mount 1 is supplying the power (see page 29 for details). [BATT2] indicator Lights up when the battery mounted to battery mount 2 is supplying the power (see page 29 for details). Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3: Names and Functions LINE LINE LINE...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3: Names and Functions Location Recorder Model PD606 [INPUT SEL] switches Each switch selects the input gain (LINE or MIC). Set it appropriately according to the analog audio input source of the corresponding channel (see page 79 for details).

  • Page 55: Rear Panel

    * IDX, IDX (logo), ENDURE, V-Mount, V-Plate, Digi-View and i-Trax are the trademarks of IDX Com- pany Ltd.. Chapter 3: Names and Functions Rear panel (Hz) INPUT LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE When the unit is set vertically with the projectors extended, Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 56: Lcd Display Details

    Shows time code generated by the internal TC generator. The value depends on the setting of the "Gen mode" item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 LCD display details <When at least one track is armed>...

  • Page 57: Status Information

    ("DC-IN", "BATT1" or "BATT2") is shown regardless of "Active battery" setting. Shows the current pull up/down setting which is effective when the PD606 is refer- enced to the internal clock (the default is "0.0%"). You can make the pull up/down setting via the quick setup mode or the "Pull up/ down"...

  • Page 58: File Name/Next File Name

    You can protect or unprotect a hard disk partition via the "DISK UTILITY" menu of the MENU mode (see page 211). Location Recorder Model PD606 If any track is record-armed, the name of the next audio file to be created is shown, as well as the remaining time.

  • Page 59: Screen Examples

    You can bring up this menu screen by selecting "USB to PC" from the MENU list screen and pressing the [ENTER/ YES] key. The "USB to PC" menu is used when connecting the PD606 to a personal computer for audio file transfer. See page 119 for details.

  • Page 60: Edit Edl File Menu Screen

    [MENU] dial, and press the [ENTER/YES] key to con- firm the setting as well as dismiss the screen. Rotating the [MENU] dial clockwise weakens the con- trast, while rotating the dial counterclockwise strengthens the contrast. See page 30 for details. Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 61: Chapter-4: Basic Connections

    Chapter 4: Basic connections This chapter describes the basic connection between the PD606 and external devices. Chapter 4 - Table of contents Input connection ...62 Analog audio input connection ...62 Digital audio input connection ...63 Time code input connection ...63 Sync signal input connection ...63...

  • Page 62: Input Connection

    Each channel provides the input selector (LINE or MIC), power supply for micro- phone, limiter circuit and HPF (high pass filter). The power supply for microphone supports both phantom power (P48) and A-B power (T12) which allows the PD606 to accept various condenser microphones.

  • Page 63: Digital Audio Input Connection

    The sampling frequency of the digital input signal must match the Fs/bit setting of the PD606. You can set the Fs/bit via the "Record FS&Bit" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see pages 76 and 144).

  • Page 64: Output Connection

    Chapter 4: Basic connections ADJUST 0 ( A Location Recorder Model PD606 Output connection Analog audio devices External analog device External device TAL O A ( T Digital audio devices External device...

  • Page 65: Analog Audio Output Connection

    The reference level is set to +4dBu by default, however, you can change it to -10dBu or -60dBu using the "Stereo out level" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 161). Chapter 4: Basic connections Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 66: Other Connections

    Chapter 4: Basic connections USB keyboard connection The PD606 provides the [USB (KYBD)] connector for connecting a USB keyboard. By connecting a USB keyboard to this connector, you can enter file and label names as well as carry out some of menu operations from the keyboard.
  • Page 67 Acts the same as the [EXIT] key on the panel. HOME key Returns the display to the Home screen. <Note>: The functions assigned to keys of USB keyboard may change for product improvement. Chapter 4: Basic connections ] keys respectively. Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 68: Pc Connection

    PD606 and personal computer (see page 116 for details). <Note>: To use the PD606 with a personal computer, make setting of the "USB to PC" menu of the MENU mode to "CONNECT". See page 119 for details. ADJUST...

  • Page 69: Power Connection

    • We strongly recommend using the [DC OUT] connector while you are operating the PD606 on the AC adaptor (or an external battery). If you use the [DC OUT] connectors to supply the power to an external device while the PD606 runs on the battery, the battery power is exhausted quickly.

  • Page 70: Connection Examples

    Connection example for recording (1) The following shows the example of using the PD606 with microphones, which makes the best use of the PD606 and can be applied to news gathering, audio recording for film, etc. In the example below, audio signals from microphones and time code generated by the external time code generator are simultaneously recorded to the PD606, while the same time code is also recorded to the VTR along with a video camera signal.

  • Page 71: Connection Example For Recording (2)

    (stereo) are connected to the PD606 six-channel mixer, without using an external mixer. Unlike the previous example, the time code generated by the PD606 internal time code generator is the master which is fed to the VTR. The [ST BUS OUT] connector always feeds the mixed source signals, which can be recorded to the VTR audio tracks for backup purpose.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4: Basic connections Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 73: Chapter-5: Recording/Playback

    Locating to the beginning (ABS 0) of a file ...102 Locating to the end (REC END) of a file ...102 Locating to the previous locate point ...102 Locating to the desired time ...103 Locating to the desired cue point ...104 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 74: Preparation Before Recording

    While the display shows the Home screen and the unit is stopped, press the [QUICK SET] key. By default, "FRAME" in the status information area flashes. Flashing Location Recorder Model PD606 1. LTC frame rate 2. System reference clock 3. Recording Fs/bit 4.

  • Page 75: Frame Rate Selection For Ltc (Or External Time Code)

    You can select the system clock reference also via the "Sync Clock" menu item in the "TC SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 181 for details). Available frame rate options (default: 25) INT, DIGI, WORD, VIDEO Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback ] or [ ] key) moves...

  • Page 76: Sampling Frequency And Bit Length Selection

    "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 144 for details). <Note>: The sampling frequency of the digital input signal must match the Fs/Bit setting of the PD606. <Note>: If you change the FS/BIT setting during recording, the new setting is not valid until recording stops.

  • Page 77: Power Source Priority Selection

    [SEND LEVEL] control. You can select pre or post fader via the "Disk Feed" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 169). BATT1, BATT2, DC-IN Settings in the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback...

  • Page 78: Default File Name Setting

    You can change it to 4GB according to the capacity of your personal computer which receives an audio file created by the PD606. You can select the maximum file size via the "Max file length" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 155).

  • Page 79: Mixer Settings

    HPF, phase, etc. The mixer section also features track arming function (ready/safe selection) for tracks 1 through 6 and the stereo L/R tracks. The following diagram shows the signal flow of the mixer section of the PD606. ANALOG IN 1-6...

  • Page 80: High-Pass Filter Setting

    In result, the signal level fluctuation is suppressed. By default, the threshold of the PD606 limiter is set to -12 dB under the 24-bit full-scale level (all bits are ON) and the compressed ratio is set to 1:5. The limiter attack time is fixed to 5 ms, while the release time is fixed to 200 ms.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Input Gain (For Channels 1 Through 6)

    • When the LINE-MIC switch is set to "MIC": -34dBu to -70dBu You can adjust the input gain regardless of track arming (safe/ready) condition. The PD606 controls the gain by the advanced digital control volume with the latest technology, which offers the following advantages.

  • Page 82: Input Channel Link

    24-bit full-scale level (0 dB) on the level meter. • You can set to generate the error tone when the input amplifier clips using the "Error tone" menu item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 165). Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 83: Phase Setting (For Channels 1 Through 6)

    MENU mode to "Post", it also affects the level of the signal sent to the corresponding track as well as the level of the signal sent to the stereo bus (see page 169). [PAN] keys Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback unlit...

  • Page 84: Monitoring Recording Signals

    L C4 R MS * You can define four custom settings (CUSTOM 1 through CUSTOM 4) using the "Monitor Custom" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 162). Location Recorder Model PD606 QUICK SET TIME POWER...

  • Page 85: Arming Tracks (Safe/Ready Setting)

    When armed, the name of the file created by the next recording is shown. Also, remaining recordable time of the partition is shown below the next file name. Chapter 5: Recording/Playback CH1 - CH6 [READY] keys Location Recorder Model PD606...
  • Page 86 88.2kHz/24Bit, 96kHz/24Bit 2TRK 176.4kHz/24Bit, 192kHz/24Bit 3TRK 44.1kHz/16Bit, 48kHz/16Bit 44.1kHz/24Bit, 48kHz/24Bit 88.2kHz/24Bit, 96kHz/24Bit 4TRK 5TRK 44.1kHz/16Bit 44.1kHz/24Bit 6TRK Location Recorder Model PD606 Rec Trk FS/BIT ST BUS 1TRK+ST BUS 2TRK+ST BUS 3TRK+ST BUS 4TRK+ST BUS 5TRK+ST BUS 48kHz/16Bit 48kHz/24Bit 6TRK+ST BUS FS/BIT 44.1kHz/16Bit, 48kHz/16Bit...

  • Page 87: Selecting The Drive For Recording

    Selecting the drive for recording The PD606 is equipped with the DVD multi drive and hard disk drive. Before recording, select the drive to which recording is made. By default, partition 1 (PT01) on the hard disk drive is selected as the current drive.

  • Page 88: Recording Analog Audio

    If you attempt to start recording when no track is armed, "Select ready!" is shown. Slide the [REC] key. The PD606 automatically creates a new audio file and starts recording to it. The file name given to the created audio file depends on the setting of the "Default file name"...

  • Page 89: About Overloading During Recording

    [CIRCLE TAKE/ FALSE START] key space LOCATE FILE LINK MASTER LIGHT EXIT ENTER / YES CLEAR PREV NEXT PRE REC CONTRAST BATT MENU PQRS WXYZ symbol ACCESS Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback CIRCLE TAKE PAUSE SLATE FALSE START TONE...

  • Page 90: Recording In Pre Rec Mode

    • If you switch the Fs setting to "ON", wait ten seconds to start recording. Otherwise, the audio signal stored in the buffer is recorded with altered Fs. Location Recorder Model PD606 LOCATE FILE...

  • Page 91: Recording A Slate Tone/Slate Mic Signal

    In this condition, sliding up the [SLATE] switch again stops slate tone output. <Hints> Besides recording capability to a DVD-RAM disk or hard disk partition, the PD606 has the following recording capabilities. While you make recording to a hard disk partition, you can automatically record the same materials to a DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW disk (auto copy function).

  • Page 92: Recording Digital Audio

    The sampling frequency of the digital input signal must match the Fs/Bit setting <Note>: of the PD606. You can set the Fs/Bit via the “Record FS&Bit” item in the “SYS SETUP” menu of the MENU mode (see pages 76 and 144).

  • Page 93: Recording Time Code

    The PD606 is equipped with the internal SMPTE time code generator/reader, which is used when recording internal time code together with audio. You can also record external time code, or the internal generator time code while jamming to external time code.

  • Page 94: Automatic Record Start By External Time Code

    Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Automatic record start by external time code The PD606 provides the function which automatically starts recording when the unit re- ceives external time code. You can make this function active or inactive via the "RecIn via ExtTc" item in the "TC SETUP"...

  • Page 95: Force Jam To External Time Code

    VTR even if you disconnect the time code input after the PD606 generator locks to the external time code. In other words, you can use the PD606 away from the VTR, which is essential for location recording.

  • Page 96: Cue Point Setting

    Chapter 5: Recording/Playback The PD606 provides the following two ways of setting a cue point. (1) During audio recording, you can set a cue point “on-the-fly” at the desired point. (2) During playback or while stopped, you can set a cue point using the cue point list on the screen.

  • Page 97: Editing A Cue Point

    Regardless of the cursor position, pressing the [CLEAR] key resets the <Note>: time data to “00h 00m 00s 00sf”. Chapter 5: Recording/Playback keys. Pressing the [CLEAR] ] / [ ] / [ keys, edit the value using the [MENU] Location Recorder Model PD606 flashing flashing...

  • Page 98: Deleting A Cue Point

    By pressing the [ENTER/YES] key, time data of the current recorder position is set as the cue point. In the example below, Cue 05 is set when the current recorder position is “01h 58m 20s **f **sf” (LTC time). To exit the CUE LIST screen, press the [EXIT] key. Location Recorder Model PD606 flashing...

  • Page 99: Basic Playback

    QUICK SET TIME FILE SEL LIGHT EXIT ENTER / YES TC SET DRV,PAT. CONTRAST BATT MENU ACCESS PD606 LOCATION RECORDER Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback FILE PREV NEXT FILE CIRCLE TAKE PAUSE PREV NEXT PRE REC SLATE FALSE START...

  • Page 100: Cueing Playback

    Set these item appropriately. LTC start time setting ("Edit LTC start") -> page 191 Time code output setting in pause mode ("Pause TC") -> page 193 Userbit setting of repro. time code ("Rep TC Ubit") -> page 192 Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 101: Skip/Locate Functions

    Skip / locate functions The PD606 offers comprehensive skip/locate functions. Skipping by file When more than one audio file is created on the current DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition), you can quickly skip to the beginning (ABS 0) of a desired track.

  • Page 102: Locating To The Beginning (Abs 0) Of A File

    TC SET 1 / 3 / 5 + 2 / 4 / 6 ST BUS READY TRK PD606 LOCATION RECORDER SOLO MONO MONITOR PHONES Location Recorder Model PD606 PANEL LOCK DISC IN LOCK OPEN PANEL LOCK DISC IN LOCK OPEN...

  • Page 103: Locating To The Desired Time

    ENTER / YES CLEAR DRV,PAT. CONTRAST BATT MENU PQRS WXYZ symbol ACCESS space PQRS WXYZ symbol Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback FILE CIRCLE TAKE PAUSE PREV NEXT PRE REC SLATE FALSE START TONE ] / [ ] keys.

  • Page 104: Locating To The Desired Cue Point

    The unit quickly locates to the selected cue point and the display returns to the Home screen. <Note>: The recorder skips to the selected cue point as with described in "Skip- ping by cue point" on page 101. Location Recorder Model PD606 space LOCATE LINK MASTER TIME...

  • Page 105: Chapter-6: Advanced Operations

    Making Dual drive recording ...117 Data export to PC ...118 Connecting PC to the unit ...119 How to unmount the PD606 from the PC ...119 Example of copying data to a computer hard disk ...120 Example of exporting data to a computer application ...120...

  • Page 106: Auto Copy Function

    Chapter 6: Advanced operations When recording to an audio file on a partition of the PD606 hard disk drive, the auto copy function automatically copies the same audio file to a DVD-RAM disk. You can select the auto copy mode from the following two auto copy modes.

  • Page 107: Selecting Auto Copy Mode

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key. After the display shows “Setup auto copy” followed by “Ready auto copy”, the selected mode is set. In this procedure example, it is assumed that “IMME” is selected. Chapter 6: Advanced operations Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 108: Making Auto Copy

    When starting auto copy, “Backup Copy start!” is shown on the display for a few seconds, and immediately after copy finishes, “Backup Copy Finished!” is shown. In the “BGRD” (background mode), even if no DVD-RAM disk is set, the PD606 makes recording to the partition. In such a case, the copy data remains internally after recording to the partition finishes, therefore, auto copy is executed when set- ting a blank DVD-RAM disk.

  • Page 109: Disk Copy Function

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired partition and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes to show the Home screen for the selected partition. Disk copy function Hard disk partition Hard disk partition FILE SEL DRV,PAT. Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6: Advanced operations...

  • Page 110: Making Disk Copy

    While “DVD” is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the screen for selecting the copy mode. Rec area Copies only the recorded area at high speed. (default). Full area Copies the whole UDF-formatted area. Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing Options Flashing Flashing...
  • Page 111 If you are sure, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The PD606 starts disk copy to the selected destination medium. During disk copy, the display shows estimated time and space remaining progress indication for disk copy. When disk copy completes, “Completed!” is shown on the display and the PD606 stops disk access.

  • Page 112: File Copy Function

    The display now shows the “DRIVE SEL” screen. Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired drive and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes to show the Home screen for the selected partition. Location Recorder Model PD606 File copy function Hard disk partition...

  • Page 113: Making File Copy

    You can select more than one audio file by repeating the operation above. To deselect an audio file, select the file with a checkmark and press the [FILE SEL] key again. Chapter 6: Advanced operations Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...
  • Page 114 [FILE SEL] key, all audio files are selected and checkmarked. After making audio file selection, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The PD606 starts file copy to the destination medium (DVD-RAM disk or partition). During file copy, the display shows estimated time and space remaining progress indication for file copy.

  • Page 115: Dual Drive Recording

    A DVD-RAM disk which is the partner of the current drive formatted for “dual drive recording” is called a “mirror disk”. When formatting the PD606 internal hard disk partition for “dual drive recording”, a DVD-RAM disk set to the DVD-RAM drive is automatically assigned as a “mirror disk”.
  • Page 116 The display shows the caution message before executing formatting. If you are sure, press the [ENTER/YES] key to execute formatting. The display now shows the formatting progress indication. When formatting completes, “Completed!” is shown. Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing Flashing Flashing...

  • Page 117: Making Dual Drive Recording

    To execute dial drive recording, you must set a mirror disk to the DVD-RAM disk <Note>: drive. If a wrong disk is set to the DVD-RAM disk drive or no disk is set, the PD606 detects an error when scanning the mirror disk, and shows a caution message (“Difference! DDR mirror disk”, etc).

  • Page 118: Data Export To Pc

    Chapter 6: Advanced operations By connecting the PD606 to a personal computer via the [USB PC] connector, audio file data can be transferred. PD606 audio data can be copied to hard disk on the personal computer, or exported to an application software such as Digidesign Pro Tools.

  • Page 119: Connecting Pc To The Unit

    On the computer display, two icons (for the DVD drive and the selected partition) are shown. You can transfer data between the PD606 and computer while the screen on the right above is shown. How to unmount the PD606 from the PC To disconnect the PD606 from the personal computer, unmount the PD606 drive(s) from the computer and remove the USB cable, then press the [EXIT] key to disconnect USB.

  • Page 120: Example Of Copying Data To A Computer Hard Disk

    Tools. Note that the screen examples below may look different from the screen you actually see. Also note that the procedure below is assumed that the PD606 is connected to the PC (Macintosh) and the “USB to PC” menu in the “SYS SETUP” menu is set to “CONNECT”.
  • Page 121 The computer starts saving the file to the selected file. Open Chapter 6: Advanced operations Convert-> Click on “Convert _>”. Select Cancel Select Location Recorder Model PD606 Select and click on “DVD drive” or “partition”. Done Click on “Done”. Click on “Select”.
  • Page 122 “Start” time. Then clicking on “OK” starts importing audio data from the specified position. The audio data is imported to the specified position. Location Recorder Model PD606 Spot The currently displayed time of “Original Time Stamp” is set to the “Start time”.

  • Page 123: Chapter-7: Creating And Editing Ale Files (Edit Edl File Menu)

    Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files This chapter describes details about how to create an ALE (Avid Log Exchange) file for exporting audio data of the PD606 to an AVID system, as well as how to edit an existing ALE file.

  • Page 124: Creating A New Ale File

    About an ALE file An ALE file is an EDL (Edit Decision List) file for exporting audio data created by the PD606 to an AVID system. Because it is a text file, a personal computer easily reads it.
  • Page 125 You need to set it to "On" when you select "29.97" for the TC frame. Entry files Adds/deletes an audio file to/from the ALE file. Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Function Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing Flashing...
  • Page 126 ".ale", the file extension, is automatically added to the file name when an ALE file is created. Location Recorder Model PD606 You can select from among 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz. You can enter up to eight desired characters for a reel number (TAPE).

  • Page 127: Adding Audio File Entries To An Ale File

    If you select "<Entry all>", all audio files on the current disk which can be added to the ALE file are added. You can also select from individual files shown below "<Entry all>". Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Location Recorder Model PD606...
  • Page 128 The display shows the screen for saving the ALE file, on which "Are you sure?" flashes. Press the [ENTER/YES] key to save the ALE file. Press the [EXIT] key to exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu. Location Recorder Model PD606 <How to set "Circle Take" to a file> Setting "Circle Take"...

  • Page 129: Viewing And Editing Audio File Entries

    If you want to exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu after viewing the list, press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until exiting the EDIT EDL FILE menu. Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 130: Adding An Audio File Entry To An Existing Ale File

    The display shows the screen for resaving the edited ALE file, on which "Are you sure?" flashes. Press the [ENTER/YES] key to resave the ALE file. To exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu, press the [EXIT] key repeatedly. Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 131: Editing An Ale File

    Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu. Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Editing an ALE file ] keys to move the cursor position and use the [MENU] dial (or the Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 132: Remarking An Ale File

    If you select "Circle Take", "Sure?" flashes on the screen. Press the [ENTER/YES] key again. The PD606 remakes the ALE file, and the display returns to show the screen on which you can select an editing item.

  • Page 133: Deleting An Ale File

    The ALE file is deleted and the display returns to show the screen for selecting an ALE file. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu. Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...
  • Page 134 Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 135: Chapter-8: Menu Mode

    Editing the reel number (Volume label) ...208 Record protection On/Off setting ...209 Resume function On/Off setting ...210 Partition protection On/Off setting ...211 HDD operating time display ...212 LOAD SETUP menu ...213 SAVE SETUP menu ...214 Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 136: About Menu Mode

    1 / 3 / 5 + 2 / 4 / 6 ST BUS READY TRK PD606 LOCATION RECORDER SOLO MONO MONITOR PHONES Location Recorder Model PD606 [ENTER/YES] key/ [MENU] dial space LOCATE FILE LINK MASTER LIGHT EXIT ENTER / YES...
  • Page 137 This menu allows you to create and edit an ALE file. This menu is used when connecting or disconnecting between the PD606 and personal computer (see page 119 for details). This menu is not supported. It is prepared for future expansion.

  • Page 138: Sys Setup Menu

    Chain play Disk Feed Selects whether you record pre or post fader signals to tracks 1 through 6. Adjusts the internal realtime clock (see page 31). Adjust RTC Version Shows the system version of the unit. Location Recorder Model PD606 Contents...

  • Page 139: Project Name Setting [Set Project Name]

    Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu keys to move the cursor position. By pressing the [CLEAR] key : A ~ Z, a ~ z : 0 ~ 9 : A ~ Z, a ~ z : 0 ~ 9 Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 140: Default File Name Setting [Default File Name]

    Example: Scene-001,wav, Scene-002.wav, ... The reel number of a drive (DVD drive or a partition of the internal HDD) currently selected Reel for recording with the file number is the default file name. Example: S001_005.wav, S002_008.wav, etc. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Flashing...
  • Page 141 If you enter “000” to the TAKE NUMBER field, it is automatically set as <Note>: “001”. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Scene name Flashing Take number Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 142: Default Track Name Setting [Default Trkname]

    You can change track names of a file later by using the “Edit descriptor” function of the “File Info.” menu item in the “DISK UTILITY” menu (see page **). Location Recorder Model PD606 ] keys to move the cursor position. By pressing the [CLEAR] key...

  • Page 143: Next Event Number Setting [Next Event No]

    Use the [MENU] dial to enter the desired number and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 144: Recording Fs/Bit Length Setting [Record Fs&Bit]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. The current setting is shown in the status area on the Home screen. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options You can select from among the following: Flashing...

  • Page 145: Pull Up/Down Setting [Pull Up/Down]

    TC frame is 25fps, “+0.1%” or “-0.1%” is shown in the status information area on the Home screen. While pulled up or down, the PD606 can lock to an external clock (video, frame <Note>: pulse or field pulse) with a frame rate shown in the table above (+/- 100PPM).

  • Page 146: Recording Source Setting [Rec Source Sel]

    L/R tracks. You can record the stereo buss signals (mixed signals of channels 1 through 6) to the stereo ST BUS L/R tracks. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options CH1-2, CH3-4, CH5-6 ST-LR Flashing...

  • Page 147: Digital Output Signal Format Selection [Digital Out]

    Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu When CH1-2 and CH3-4 are set to "DIGITAL" Options Location Recorder Model PD606 When all channels are set to "DIGITAL" Flashing...

  • Page 148: Diagnoses File Setting [Diagnoses]

    Does not create a diagnoses file. Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options flashing...

  • Page 149: Peak Hold Time Setting [Peak Hold]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options (the default is “3sec.”). Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 150: Slate Tone/Pop Tone Recording Mode Setting [Tone Rec Mode]

    Selectable between “1sec.” and “30sec.” in one second steps (the default is “10sec.”). • Tone rec On/Off setting Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Tone rec” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current setting starts flashing. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Flashing Flashing...
  • Page 151 The 1kHz pop tone is recorded at the end of recording. The 1kHz pop tone is not recorded at the end of recording. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 152: Pause Cancel Time Setting [Pause Time]

    You can set the time between “0.1min.” and “9.9min.” in 0.1 minute step or infinity ( ) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options (the default is “1.0min”). Flashing...

  • Page 153: Usb Keyboard Type Setting [Keyboard]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 154: Pre Recording Time Setting [Pre Rec Time]

    192k Fs recording, the buffer stores only 2.5 seconds of audio data. Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Flashing...

  • Page 155: Maximum File Length Setting [Max File Length]

    "On", if there is no more recording space left in the current partition, the unit automatically continues recording to the next partition. See page 157 for details. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 156: Continuous Recording Function [Auto Part. Link]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Flashing...
  • Page 157 If the next partition does not have recordable space, recording ends. If “Auto part link” is set to “Off”, continuous recording is not made. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Partition 2 (P02) 1.5GB 0.5GB SCENE_003.wav Partition 2 (P02) 1.5GB 0.5GB SCENE_003.wav SCENE_004.wav Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 158: False Start Mode Setting [False Start]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options 1 through 99) can be stored. The following Scene1_001.wav...

  • Page 159: Limiter Parameter Setting [Limiter Parameter]

    *The limiter for the stereo buss is always L-R linked. • Threshold level setting Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Threshold” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current setting starts flashing. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing Flashing...
  • Page 160 Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Selectable between “1: 3” and “1: 5” (the default is “1: 5”). Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Flashing Options...

  • Page 161: St Bus Out Nominal Level Setting [Stereo Out Level]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 162: Custom Settings For Monitoring [Monitor Custom]

    You can now select the custom position (any of C1 through C4) to be set. Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired position (C1 ~ C4) and press the [ENTER/YES] key. You can now select the desired channels/tracks to the selected position. Location Recorder Model PD606 SOLO INPUT...
  • Page 163 Repeat step 6) until you make all settings. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Selectable between “L”, “R”, “M” and “S”. Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 164: Monitor Speaker Mute Setting [Speaker Mute]

    The “Speaker mute” menu item selects whether or not the internal monitor speaker is muted when the unit is not in playback mode. The setting of this item is stored to PD606 flash ROM. While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.

  • Page 165: Error Tone Output Setting [Error Tone]

    You can select between “On” and “Off” (the default is “On”). If a write error occurs while you set "Write error" to "On", the warning tone is output by the pattern on the right. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...
  • Page 166 If the warning tone above is output during recording, re- cording automatically stops after one minute. For details about how to set the battery threshold voltage for warning, see <Note>: "Battery warning setting" on page 172. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Options Flashing Flashing...
  • Page 167 "Disk warning" to "On", the warning tone is output by the pattern on the right. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 168: Chain Play Mode Setting [Chain Play]

    AutoPly the end, it stops. Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Flashing...

  • Page 169: Pre/Post Fader Selection [Disk Feed]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 170: Rom Version Checking [Version]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Version” menu item and press the [ENTER/YES] key. You can check the software ROM version number and creation/revision date. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 171: Battery Setup Menu

    Reads and displays the information of a BMS battery. * BMS: Stands for Battery Management System. a BMS battery memorizes all data such as battery voltages, currents, capacities etc. By using the data, the PD606 can manage the battery precisely. Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu...

  • Page 172: Battery Low Voltage Warning Setting [Batt. Warning]

    12.9V because the output voltage of a lithium ion battery drops down rapidly after it reaches around 12.9V. Location Recorder Model PD606 Available options for a BMS battery * 12.9V or higher is recommended.

  • Page 173: Dc-In Low Voltage Warning Setting [Dc-In Warning]

    Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu Available options for a BMS battery 10.5V to 13.5V in 0.5V steps (the default is 13.0V) For NiCd battery: 10.5V or higher For Lithium Ion battery: 12.5 ~ 13.0V or higher Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 174: Power Supply Priority Setting [Power Priority]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Available options "DC-IN" and "BATT" (the default is "DC-IN".)

  • Page 175: Battery Priority Setting [Active Battery]

    Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu Available options "BATT1" and "BATT2" (the default is "BATT1".) Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 176: Battery Setting Examples

    The battery mounted on battery mount 1 is normally used while the [DC-IN] is on standby for backup. Power priority: BATT., [BATT1] indicator is lit. BATT1 is active. [BATT1] indicator is unlit. [BATT1] indicator is lit. Location Recorder Model PD606 <Battery setting examples> Active battery: BATT1 DC-IN is active. standby. DC-IN is disconnected.
  • Page 177 BATT1 is active. Pop up window BATT1 battery is being replaced. BATT1 battery replacement finished. Pop up window BATT1 is active. Location Recorder Model PD606 Status information display Status information display Status information display Status information display...

  • Page 178: Battery Remaining Time [Batt. Remain]

    <Note>: The "BATT Remain" item only displays the remaining time. Unlike the other menu items, pressing the [ENTER/YES] key does not change anything. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 179: Battery Status [Batt. Status]

    The currently used battery is highlighted. BATT1/BATT2 Battery voltage is shown. VOLTS For a non-BMS battery, the value is measured by the CPU of the PD606. Battery current is shown. AMPS For a non-BMS battery, "--A" is shown. Battery capacity is shown.

  • Page 180: Tc Setup Menu

    The unit enters MENU mode and brings up the MENU list screen for selecting the desired main menu. Use the [MENU] dial to select the “TC SETUP” menu, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen. Location Recorder Model PD606 TC SETUP menu Setting/function...

  • Page 181: System Clock Selection [Sync Clock]

    Using the "Sync clock" menu item, you can select the system clock reference. If you connect the PD606 to an external digital or video machine which does not have sync clock output facility, use the PD606 internal clock as the system master clock.

  • Page 182: Tc Frame Rate Selection [Frame Rate]

    25FPS, European PAL-SECAM video 29.97FPS, NTSC color 29.97 29.97FPS, NTSC color with real time adjust 29.97DF 30FPS, NTSC video 30FPS, NTSC video 30DF Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Flashing...

  • Page 183: Generator Mode Selection [Gen Mode]

    When recording, the unit records time code based on the current internal RTC (real-time 24H Run clock) time. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 184: Internal Tc Generator Setting [Set Gen Tc]

    RAM disk or hard disk partition), the PD606 stripes time code from “default LTC start time”. If you make next recording, the PD606 stripes a time code which continues after the previous file. You can edit the time code starting value to a desired value if neces- sary.
  • Page 185 In the similar manner to editing the time code value in Rec run mode, edit the time value and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm. Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu ] / [ ] keys to move the edit position between Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing Flashing...

  • Page 186: User Bit Setting [Set Gen Ubit]

    By pressing the [ENTER/YES] key while “Ubit MD: uuuuuuuu” is highlighted, the current user bit mode starts flashing and you can now select the mode (by default, “uuuuuuuu” flashes). Location Recorder Model PD606 Sets the user bit mode. See the table below for details about the available options.
  • Page 187 [MENU] dial. You can move the flashing field using the [ Press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Options ] / [ Location Recorder Model PD606 flashing ] keys.

  • Page 188: Jam Mode Setting [Jam Mode]

    Only time code data is jammed. For userbit, the userbit data of the internal generator is used. Only the userbit data is jammed. For time code, the time code data of the internal generator UBIT is used. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Options Flashing...

  • Page 189: Time Code Output Source Selection [Sel. Tc Out]

    Even if "Sel. TC Out" is set to "Gen", the generator time code is not output when the generator mode is set to the "EXT RUN" mode. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 190: Default Ltc Start Time Setting [Default Ltc Start]

    Use the [MENU] dial (or the alphanumeric keys) to enter a desired value and use the ] / [ ] keys to move the cursor position. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 191: Ltc Start Time Editing [Edit Ltc Start]

    The LTC start time is recorded to the currently load file. <Note>: The PD606 records only the start time of LTC, and the internal generator generates and outputs LTC with reference to the start time. On a "BWF" file, the start time is recorded as "Time Reference" in "Broadcast Audio Exten- sion Chunk".

  • Page 192: Ubit Setting Of Playback Time Code [Ref Tc Ubit]

    Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Only the lower five figures of the numeral information in the event information recorded on BWF are output from the rightmost five digits of the user bit fields.

  • Page 193: Time Code Output While Paused [Rep Pause Tc]

    When the "Sel TC Out" menu item is set to "Repro" and the unit is stopped (or paused), no time code is output. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Options Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 194: Automatic Recording Start By External Tc [Recin Via Exttc]

    By setting this item to "On" (the default is "Off") and setting the "Gen mode" item in the "TC SETUP" mode to "Ext Run (External Run)", the unit automatically starts recording when the unit receives external time code whose frame rate matches the frame rate setting of the PD606. <Note>: In order to start recording automatically when the unit receives time code, the frame rate setting of the unit match the external time code frame rate.

  • Page 195: Internal Tc Generator Power-Off Timer Setting [Tc Pwr Timer]

    Using the "TC PWR Time" item, you can set the time until the TC generator turns off after turning off the main unit. It is set to five minutes by default, so after the PD606 is turned off, the internal TC generator continues working for five more minutes.

  • Page 196: Disk Utility Menu

    Selects on/off of the record protection of a partition of the internal hard disk drive. Part protect * File copy * Disk copy Shows the operating time of the internal hard disk drive. HDD Ope. Time Location Recorder Model PD606 Setting/function See page 112 for details. See page 109 for details.

  • Page 197: Editing A File Name [Edit File Name]

    "Illegal Name!" is shown and the display returns to show the previous screen before editing. Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu ] keys to move the cursor position and use the [MENU] dial (or the Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 198: Viewing A File Information And Editing Descriptor Information [File Info.]

    The display goes down to the next level screen of "Edit descriptor" and shows the BWF sound sequence information. You can view and edit the recording area (up to 265 characters of the description area specified by the BWF standard) for the sound sequence information of a BWF file. Location Recorder Model PD606...
  • Page 199 "<New line>" at the bottom is used for adding a new descriptor information. See "Adding descriptor information" for details. The table below shows the details of the descriptor information which Fostex registers by default, as shown on the screen example above.

  • Page 200: Editing Descriptor Information

    Press the [CLEAR] key repeatedly to clear the whole information, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The line is deleted, while the subsequent lines move up. Location Recorder Model PD606 ] / [ ] key to move the cursor position to the right of "=" and make...

  • Page 201: Viewing Ixml Chunk Data Information

    After you complete editing, press the [ESC] or [HOME] key of the USB keyboard or the [STOP] key of the PD606. The popup for confirmation as below appear on the display. Pressing the [ENTER/YES] key updates iXML Chunk data to the edited data. Pressing the [EXIT] key cancels editing.

  • Page 202: Deleting An Unnecessary Audio File [Delete File]

    The unit starts deleting the current audio file. While executing deleting, "Please wait!" is flashing on the display. When the delete operation is completed, "Completed!" appears on the display and the unit automatically exits the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 203: Restoring A Deleted Audio File [Restore Del. File]

    After "Completed!" is shown, the display returns to the "DISK UTILITY" menu screen. <Note>: The restored file has the same file name before it was deleted. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 204: Formatting A Disk (Or A Hard Disk Partition) [Format]

    Reel No Format Mode Physical Format Location Recorder Model PD606 Selects a medium to be formatted. You can select from among "DVD-RAM" (a DVD-RAM set to the standard fitted DVD-RAM drive) and "PT01HD" through "PT16HD" (partitions of the internal hard disk drive).
  • Page 205 [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. <Note>: You cannot select "DDR", when the "Drive" item is set to "DVD-RAM". Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu ] / [ ] keys. Up to eight characters can be entered. Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing Flashing Flashing...
  • Page 206 A DVD-RAM disk (or a hard disk partition) is formatted in a simple manner. We recommend selecting this option for a relatively new DVD-RAM disk (or a hard disk partition). The PD606 also performs simple inspection of dirt, dust and defect on a DVD- RAM disk when formatting.
  • Page 207 “Normal” or “DDR”, there may be a case that “Physical Format” on the Format screen is automatically set to “On” and you cannot select “Off”. In this case, the PD606 decides that the disk to be formatted needs the physical format and you must execute the physical format.

  • Page 208: Editing The Reel Number (Volume Label) [Reel No.]

    Pressing the [CLEAR] key clears the right next character to the cursor position. After editing the reel number, press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 ] keys to move the cursor position. Flashing...

  • Page 209: Record Protection On/Off Setting [Rec Protect]

    [ENTER/YES] key in this case, "Void!" is shown. <Note>: The PD606 can protect each partition of the optional hard disk drive. See "Partition protection On/Off setting [Part. protect]" on page 211 for details. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode.

  • Page 210: Resume Function On/Off Setting [Resume]

    The current option ("On" or "Off") starts flashing (the default is "Off") and you can now select the desired option. Use the [MENU] dial to select "On" or "Off", and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 211: Partition Protection On/Off Setting [Part. Protect]

    Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. <Note>: When a protected partition is loaded, the " " icon is shown on the Home display as well as the DRIVE SEL display as shown below. Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 212: Hdd Operating Time Display [Hdd Ope. Time]

    Use the [MENU] dial to scroll down the screen until you can see the “HDD Ope. Time” item at the bottom. The current operating time of the hard disk drive is shown. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 213: Load Setup Menu

    "SYS SETUP" menu are initialized. If you select and load any user box, the saved settings are loaded. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Chapter 8: MENU mode/LOAD SETUP menu Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 214: Save Setup Menu

    After entering a desired box name, press the [ENTER/YES] key to save data. The data is immediately saved. After “Completed!” is shown, the display returns to shown the MENU list screen. Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode. Location Recorder Model PD606 Flashing...

  • Page 215: Chapter-9: Specifications

    Chapter 9: Specifications Chapter 9: Specifications Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 216: Inputs/Outputs

    TIME CODE OUT VIDEO/WORD IN WORD OUT PARALLEL REMOTE 9P-REMOTE USB (KYBD) USB (PC) USB (HOST) Location Recorder Model PD606 Inputs/outputs Connectors : XLR-3-31 type (balanced, pin 2: hot) Input impedance : More than 10k Input level : +4dBu ~ -32dBu...

  • Page 217: Recording/Playback

    : Less than 0.003% (1kHz, -1dBFS, ADC-DAC, 24bit REF.: -20dBFS, fs: 48kHz) (Typical) : 100 General : 116.5 (H) x 325 (W) x 234 (D) mm : Approximately 3.4kg : Optional AC adaptor, DC11.5V ~ 24V : IDX endure battery : Approximately 19W 15V, 1.3A Location Recorder Model PD606...

  • Page 218: Physical Dimensions

    Physical dimensions T S U J D A ADJUST Location Recorder Model PD606 F F O N O O E D I V / D R O W ) T C E L E S U P N I O...

  • Page 219: Block Diagram

    Block diagram AUDIO AUDIO 6dB/oct 12dB/oct CTRL GAIN Location Recorder Model PD606 MONITOR MONITOR...

  • Page 220: Index

    Dual drive recording ...115 DVD-RAM disk ...33 Error tone ...165 Editing an ALE file ...123 Eject lever ...27 Endura battery ...22 Location Recorder Model PD606 Index Editing a cue point ...97 Event number ...143 False start ...89, 158 File information ...198 File name ...31, 58, 78, 140, 197...
  • Page 221 TC power timer ...195 Threshold ...159 Time code ...92, 189 Time code connection ...63 Time display ...56 Track name ...142 User box ...213, 214 User bit ...186 Version ...170 Video ...140 WORD ...181 Write error ...165 Zero-crossing ...81 Location Recorder Model PD606...
  • Page 222 In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases. FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE * Including non-EU countries (as of March, 2007) <AUSTRIA>...
  • Page 223 Fostex product was purchased. All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except for recording media, such as hard disc drives and compact flash cards, heads, lamps and fuses, which are warranted, for one hundred-eighty (180) days.
  • Page 224 Fostex America's liability for any defect product is expressly limited to repair or replacement of the product, at the sole discretion and / or option of Fostex America. Fostex America shall not under any circumstances be liable for: Damaged based on inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss, OR;...
  • Page 226 FOSTEX CO. 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021 © PRINTED IN JAPAN DEC. 2007 8288 964 001 FX 465333...

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