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Fostex FD-4 Supplement Owner's Manual

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Ownerís Manual Supplement
By updating the software to V1.10, the FD-4 save/load functions will be extended. In
addition to the current save/load functions using a DAT, saving/loading song data
to/from either a removable or fixed external SCSI drive is possible.
In accordance with the above improvement, a new menu [Bk Format ?] which for-
mats the diskette for backup purpose is newly added in the SETUP mode.
In this supplement, the way to save/load song data using an external SCSI drive
and [Bk Format ?] are only mentioned. For save/load function using a DAT and
other SETUP mode, please refer to the original FD-4 Ownerís Manual.
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving/Loading Song Data using SCSI Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backup SCSI drive connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extension of SETUP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reformatting a formatted disk (fixed type) for backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extension of other SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    8288 665 000 Model FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement By updating the software to V1.10, the FD-4 save/load functions will be extended. In addition to the current save/load functions using a DAT, saving/loading song data to/from either a removable or fixed external SCSI drive is possible. In accordance with the above improvement, a new menu [Bk Format ?] which for- mats the diskette for backup purpose is newly added in the SETUP mode.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement CAUTION: CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, DO NOT OPEN FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POUR …VITER LES CHOCS …LECTRIQUES, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

  • Page 3: Saving/Loading Song Data Using Scsi Drive

    FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement Saving/Loading Song Data using SCSI Drive As indicated below, saving/loading song data procedures using a SCSI backup drive differ from that using a DAT. Using a DAT (S/P DIF digital signal) (Saving/Loading individual Program data: only in Mastering mode) Following about five seconds of pilot signal (shown in gray in the diagram below), song data in the current drive is output to a connected DAT.

  • Page 4: Saving/Loading Data Using A Scsi Drive As The Current Drive

    FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement For those who use an optional 2.5î internal hard disk drive, saving and loading song data is realized by simply connecting a backup SCSI drive shown below. As mentioned before, the ID number for backup SCSI drive must be set to ì6î and attach the terminator .

  • Page 5: Saving Data

    FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement Saving data You can back up data using the ìSave PGM ?î menu in 44.1kHz SETUP SETUP mode. The following procedures assume that a REMAIN recorded disk has been inserted in the current SCSI drive, SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO...

  • Page 6: Loading Data

    FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement <Memo> If program data to be saved is larger than the space available on one backup disk, the FD-4 tells you how many backup disks are required when you select a Program in Step 6 of the ìSaving Dataî procedure in the previous page. 44.1kHz 44.1kHz (e.g.)
  • Page 7 FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement In this condition, using the JOG dial allows you to select When the load operation is completed, [COMPLETED!] the load destination Program. lights up. Since there is only one Program in the destination disk in 44.1kHz this example, you can select only [P01].

  • Page 8: Saving/Loading Data Using A 2.5-Inch Internal Hard Disk As The Current Drive

    FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement Saving/loading data using a 2.5-inch E-IDE internal hard disk as the current drive This section explains how to save and load data between a SCSI backup drive and an optional 2.5-inch internal hard disk. Recording mode on the current drive does not affect this operation. Refer to the before mentioned ìSaving/ Loading data using a SCSI drive as the current driveî...
  • Page 9 FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement < Quick Troubleshooting > If you are stuck in one of the following situations while saving and loading song data using a SCSI backup drive, refer to the explanations below for corrective actions. The FD-4 displays the following during the save The FD-4 recognizes that the backup disk cannot be used in operation using a SCSI backup drive.

  • Page 10: Extension Of Setup Mode

    FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement Extension of SETUP mode As mentioned in the beginning, by updating the software, a SCSI drive for backup can be connected to the FD-4. In accordance with this improvement, a SETUP menu [Bk Format ?] is newly added. If save/load operation is executed with an unformatted disk inserted to the SCSI backup drive, the FD-4 automatically advances to the [Bk Format ?] SETUP menu.

  • Page 11: Reformatting A Formatted Disk (Fixed Type) For Backup

    FD-4 Ownerís Manual Supplement Press the EXECUTE/YES key. Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button. The FD-4 displays the recording mode that corresponds The display will change from the REMAIN indication for to the disk format. The [SCSi id-6] message appears and the backup disk to the Time Base indication for the cur- [SURE?] flashes.
  • Page 12 FOSTEX CORPORATION 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196-0021, Japan FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15431 Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, USA C PRINTED IN JAPAN JAN. 1999 8288 665 000 FX...

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