Fostex D1624 Quick Operation Manual
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Quick Operation Guide
8 Track Digital Recorder
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16 Track Digital Recorder
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<About this manual>
This manual is the Quick Operation Guide for the Model D824/D1624.
This manual describes important information for using the recorder for the
first time including "Preparation of a recording medium" and "Formatting a
disk". Please read this manual carefully before using the recorder.
In addition, this manual also describes the basic operations such as "Connect-
ing the recorder to an external mixing console", "Basic recording for analog
source" and "Basic recording for digital source". Even if this is the first time
for you to use the recorder, you will be able to understand the basic opera-
tions of the recorder by reading this manual.
To use all of the recorder's functions, please also read the separate Reference
manual. The pages of the Reference manual to be referred to are shown on
page 25.
<Note>
Because all keys and buttons on the Model D824 and D1624 are identical,
most descriptions are done based on the Model D1624. Please note any dif-
ferences between the Model D824 and D1624, the explanation or note for
each model will be described.
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- Page 1 25. <Note> Because all keys and buttons on the Model D824 and D1624 are identical, most descriptions are done based on the Model D1624. Please note any dif- ferences between the Model D824 and D1624, the explanation or note for...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."... - Page 3 5 to prepare the recording media to record, playback, and edit data on the recorder. <Damages> Fostex in not responsible for any direct or consequential damages caused by operating the recorder and/ or a connected E-IDE hard disk.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Setup of the Internal Clock ... 12 Connecting a analog mixer ... 13 Connections when using the D824 ... 13 Connections when using the D1624 ... 14 Connecting a digital mixer ... 15 Connections when using the D824 ... 15 Connections when using the D1624 ... -
Page 5: Package Contents
The updated information on the operation-confirmed HD and backup media for D824/D1624 is mentioned in the following Fostex international web site. <http://www.fostex.co.jp/int/index.htm> For those who are not able to check our web site, please contact Fostex distributor in your territory. D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Package contents... -
Page 6: Preparation For The Current Drive
Be careful not to injure yourself. Fostex is not liable for any malfunction or damage to the hard disk caused by mishandling. • You need to set the DIP (Jumper) switch on the hard disk to “MASTER” before you install it into the removable case. -
Page 7: Connecting Cables
(included in the package) to protect the hard disk from building up static electricity and dust. Do not touch the connectors with your fingers to avoid static electricity. D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Tighten four screws (two on each side). - Page 8 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Installing the removable case in the recorder . Remove the blank panel that covers the slot for the disk on the front panel of the recorder. (Note: Do not insert your fingers into the slot when the slot cover is open. Otherwise, electrical shock or injury may occur.) .
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Page 9: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive
As shown in the table above, if you format the current drive at 96 kHz/24 bits, only eight real tracks are available, even with the D1624. Also note that data recorded on the current drive of the D824 or D1624 which is formatted at 96 kHz/24 bits cannot save to an external DAT recorder or adat. - Page 10 Flashing For the D824, the indicators for tracks 1 - 8 will always light regardless of the se- lected sampling frequency. For the D1624, the indicators for tracks 1 - 16 light when selecting 44.1kHz or 48kHz while tracks 1- 8 light when selecting 96kHz.
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Page 11: Checking The Available Recording Time (Remain) On A Formatted Disk
When Bar/Beat/Clk is se- lected, you can see the re- maining recording space in bar/beat/click. Press the DISP SEL key to return to the previous Time Base display. D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base 44.1kHz Program number MTC Time Base SIGNATURE 44.1kHz... -
Page 12: Setup Of The Internal Clock
D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Setup of the Internal Clock This recorder contains an internal clock function. Upon finishing format of the current drive, set internal clock to the present time by procedure explained below. Procedures below is explained on the assumption that current drive has been formatted, the program head (ABS 0) is displayed and this recorder is on standby. -
Page 13: Connecting A Analog Mixer
<Hints> By using the optional Model 5042 (8-8 I/O card for the D824) or Model 5043 (8-16 I/O card for the D1624), you can input and output analog audio signals via balanced connections. For details about the optional accessories, consult the dealer you purchased the recorder from or our sales office. -
Page 14: Connections When Using The D1624
OPTICAL <Hints> By using the optional Model 5042 (8-8 I/O card for the D824) or Model 5043 (8-16 I/O card for the D1624), you can input and output analog audio signals via balanced connections. For details about the optional accessories, consult the dealer you purchased the recorder from or our sales office. -
Page 15: Connecting A Digital Mixer
(44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). See the instruction manual of the digital mixing console for details. To execute the digital multitrack recording using a digital mixing console, see "Basic digital recording" on page 19 for details about the digital multitrack recording using a digital mixing console. Connections when using the D1624 MONITOR PHONES... -
Page 16: Basic Recording
D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide After you finish preparing a recording media and connecting a mixer, you can start basic recording using this recorder. You need to reset all the controls on this recorder to their initial settings according to the controls and switches on the mixer before you proceed to the next step. -
Page 17: Basic Analog Recording
<Undo and redo recording> If you make a mistake or you are not satisfied with the recording, you can “undo” recording. Refer to the “Undo and redo recording” section below. D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide... -
Page 18: Undo And Redo Recording
D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Undo and redo recording (single undo/redo) Everybody makes mistakes. If you make a mistake in recording, you can restore and re-do the data that existed before the mistake occurred. These functions are called “Undo” and “Redo,” and are executed by the UNDO/REDO key on the control panel. -
Page 19: Basic Digital Recording
"synchronizing to the digital input" (Sync). (*) With the D824, Tracks 1-8 are assigned to DIGI- TAL/DATA INs 1-8. With the D1624, Tracks 1-8 are assigned to DIGITAL/DATA INs 1-8, and Tracks 9-16 are assigned to DIGITAL/DATA INs 9-16. - Page 20 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Flashing 5. Select [D.out adat] by using the JOG dial, and press the EXECUTE/YES key. Now the Digital Out is set to "adat". Setting the reference clock When setting "Digital In" (see the previous page) to an "Async"...
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Page 21: Multitrack Recording Using Overdubbing
6. Start recording on the master recorder. (Take) 7. Press the PLAY button on this recorder to start playing the Program from the beginning. 8. When mixdown is completed, stop the master recorder and this recorder. D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide... -
Page 22: Mixdown
D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide After overdubbing and ping-pong recording, you can mix all track data into two channel stereo data and record it onto your master recorder. This final process of multitrack recording is called “mixdown.” The mixdown signals are usually output from the mixer’s STEREO OUT L/R. Connect the master recorder Initialize the recorder. -
Page 23: Basic Locate Function
You can immediately move to the top of the Program (ABS 0), regardless of the current position of the Program. 1. Press and hold down the STOP button, and press the REWIND button. D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Recorded area Locate REC END Current position... -
Page 24: Playback Using The Vari-Pitch Function
D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Playback using the Vari-pitch function This section explains how to change the playback speed of the recorder using the Vari Pitch function. You can set the playback speed in the range of +6.0% to -6.0% in 0.1% increments. -
Page 25: Reference Manual Reference
SCSI disks, and load the save data back to the current drive. SETUP mode ... 101 This chapter explains how to change the default settings so that this recorder will operate at the best condition. D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide **************Reference pages*************... - Page 26 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning elec- tric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.
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