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Fostex D2424LVMKII Quick Operation Manual

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Quick Operation Guide

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Items on "Preparation of the current drive," "Formatting the disk" and "Set up of the internal
clock," which must be carried out upon purchasing D2424LVmkII, are explained in this
Quick Operation Guide. Before operating D2424LVmkII, please read this manual and carry
out preparations by carefully following the explanations.
Although fundamental operating methods are also given here, to obtain utmost perfor-
mance of D2424LVmkII, it is also recommended to read the "Reference Manual" which is the
main text.
24 Track Digital Recorder
24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER
RECORD TRACK
1/9/17
2/10/18
3/11/19
4/12/20
5/13/21
6/14/22
7/15/23
8/16/24
ENVELOPE
ACCESS
9-16
17-24
Introduction
AUTO RTN
AUTO RTN
CLIPBOARD
AUTO PUNCH
AUTO PLAY
START
IN
OUT
IN
PREVIEW
EDIT
SETUP
UNDO/REDO
SHIFT
TC READY
TC GEN
M.UNDO
AUTO
REHEARSAL
24bit
LOCATE
PUNCH
96kHz
TAKE
OPTICAL
RECORD
STOP
PLAY
REW
TRACK SHIFT
ALL READY
ALL INPUT
TRACK SHIFT
CLIPBOARD PLAY
LOCATE ABS 0
LOCATE REC END
8289 655 000
PGM SEL
EXIT/NO
EXECUTE/YES
OUT
END
EJECT
CHASE
CHARACTER
LOCATE MEMORY
PREV
NEXT
DISP SEL
STORE
RECALL
PREV TC
NEXT TC
TIME BASE SEL
HOLD
VARI PITCH
P.EDIT
F FWD
(492220)

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  • Page 1: Quick Operation Guide

    Although fundamental operating methods are also given here, to obtain utmost perfor- mance of D2424LVmkII, it is also recommended to read the "Reference Manual" which is the main text. 24 Track Digital Recorder...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Model D2424LVmkII 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"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Playback using the Vari-pitch function ...24 <Recording media> The D2424LVmkII is not equipped with recording media for recording and playback. Please read the section from page 5 to prepare the recording media to record, playback, and edit data on the recorder.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    The updated information on the operation-confirmed HD and backup media for D2424LVmkII is mentioned in the following Fostex international web site. <http://www.fostexinternational.com> For those who are not able to check our web site, please contact Fostex distributor in your territory. Package contents Recording media Caddy Install a hard disk into this case.

  • Page 5: Preparation For The Current Drive

    Preparation for the current drive The D2424LVmkII has a slot for an optional hard disk. First you need to install a hard disk into the caddy included in this recorder package before you install it into the slot. The following instructions assume that you have already purchased an E-IDE hard disk unit.

  • Page 6: Connecting Cables

    Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide • Connecting cables Connect the cables in the caddy to the connectors on the rear of the hard disk. As shown in the figure, first connect the power supply cable. Make sure that you connect the cables securely in the correct direction.
  • Page 7 Instead of using the controller, you may use an optional extension cable (Model 8551B). Consult your dealer for more information. Model 8551B Optional extension cable Consult the dealer you purchased the recorder from or our sales office about information on the extension cable. Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide Caddy Coin etc.

  • Page 8: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive

    Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide After installing a hard disk drive into the recorder, you must format the disk; otherwise you cannot record or playback any data. Note that the following explanation assumes that the disk is unformatted. If you want to know how to reformat a formatted disk, see the Reference manual.
  • Page 9 FOSTEX. CLOCK CLOCK Quick Format Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key while holding down the [RECORD] button. The size of unformatted area on the hard disk appears on the display, and counts down as the formatting progresses.

  • Page 10: Checking The Available Recording Time (Remain) On A Formatted Disk

    Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide When you format the hard disk one Program (*1) is automatically set up, and “ABS 00M 00S 00F” (ABS Time Base - *2) appears, indicating that the top of the Program is located. Now, you can start recording, playback, and editing on this unit using the installed hard disk.

  • Page 11: Setup Of The Internal Clock

    CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide Move edit point with the Shuttle dial and input the number with the Jog dial. When the Shuttle dial is rotated CW, the edit point will move in order of "day," "month," "year," "hour,"...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Analog Mixer

    • At making connections with the mixer, switch off power to this unit and the mixer. • Analog input/output ports of D2424LVmkII are set to " unbalanced input/output " in the initial state. These can be changed to "balanced input/output" by the "BAL (+4dBu)/UNBAL (-10dBV) setup menu" in the SETUP mode in accordance to the application.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Digital Mixer

    DATA IN 1-8 TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide Digital mixer <S/P DIF digital signal> At record/playback of S/P DIF digital signals, in- put connectors [DATA INPUT] 1-8 only can be used and the output ports will be [DATA OUTPUT] 1-8, 9- 16 and 17-24.

  • Page 14: Initial Settings

    Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide <Hints> • When connecting the recorder to a digital mixing console as shown in the example above, unlike connecting to an analog console, both digital devices must be synchronized with each other. To achieve this, use "word clock," the signal for synchronization.

  • Page 15: Basic Recording

    The following explanation assumes that this recorder has been connected to an external mixing console (as explained in the “Connecting a Mixer” section). Because the D2424LVmkII can accept 24 channel analog signals, you can record up to 24 audio sources simultaneously.

  • Page 16: Undo And Redo Recording (Single Undo/Redo)

    Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 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 17: Basic Digital Recording

    In the following, basic multi-recording of adat digital signals will be carried out on the assumption that a digital mixer is connected to D2424LVmkII (To output adat digital signals from the digital mixer, refer to the Operating Manual of the digital mixer you are using). Prior to operation, D2424LVmkII must be set to the “Initial state.”...
  • Page 18 Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide SETUP Flashing SETUP 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"...

  • Page 19: Multitrack Recording Using Overdubbing

    Locate the top of the Program. Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [PLAY] button. (Take) Play the sound source accompanying the Track 1 sound in the same way as during the rehearsal.

  • Page 20: Mixdown

    Model D2424LVmkII 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.

  • Page 21: Recording In A New Program

    Do not select a different Program until you finish the session. CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide While this recorder is stopped, press the [PGM SEL] key. “Select PGM!” appears momentarily, then the number and title of the current Program appear.

  • Page 22: Changing The Program Fs

    • Please remember the following points should there be programs with a different FS in the current drive. * Do not copy or paste between programs with different FS. Fostex cannot take responsibility in compensation of data which had been “copied” or “pasted” between programs with different FS.

  • Page 23: Playback Using The Vari-Pitch Function

    3/11/19 4/12/20 5/13/21 6/14/22 7/15/23 8/16/24 ENVELOPE ALL INPUT ALL READY ACCESS 9-16 17-24 TRACK SHIFT CLOCK Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 2,3,5,6 AUTO RTN CLIPBOARD AUTO PUNCH START PGM SEL EXIT/NO EXECUTE/YES PREVIEW EJECT CHASE CHARACTER LOCATE MEMORY STORE...
  • Page 24 Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide ************** Reference manual reference pages ************* Names and functions ...10 Before starting ...25 Formatting and optimizing disks ...32 Handling programs ...38 Punch in/out ...43 Recording digital data ..48 Recording to a Metronome sound ...52 Storing a locate points (=edit points) ...54...
  • Page 25 <ICELAND> NAME: I. D. elrf. electronic Ltd. ADD: ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011 Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide <ITALY> NAME: Proel S. p. A. ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 -Sant’Omero...
  • Page 26 FOSTEX CO. 3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021 © PRINTED IN JAPAN DEC. 2008 8289 655 000 FX (492220)

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