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Page 1 8288 486 000 DV D M A S T E R R E C O R D E R OPEN/CLOSE DISP SETUP FILE SEL VARI PITCH SHUTTLE TIME DIRECTORY DISP UTILITY LEVEL SKIP/CURSOR SHIFT ∞ CLOCK 2018 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OL -0.1% MARGIN -INT-...
Page 2: Safety Instructions
CAUTION: CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter-1 Before using the DV40 Turning on the power....................1-2 Setting the internal clock..................1-3 Loading a DVD-RAM disk..................1-4 Formatting a DVD-RAM disk..................1-5 About audio files on a formatted disk..............1-7 About REMAIN display....................1-8 Chapter-2 Names of Functions Front panel part 1....................2-3 Front panel part 2....................2-6...
Page 4 Recording time code generated by the internal time code generator....5-3 Settings of the DV40..................5-3 Recording external time code................5-4 Connection to external devices/Setting of the DV40.........5-4 TC Setup mode details....................5-5 To enter the TC Setup mode.................5-5 Setting the internal TC generator start time..........5-6 Force-jamming to external time code............5-6...
Page 5 Chapter-9 Audio file management Creating a new file....................9-2 Creating a new file on a disk just after formatted in the Normal mode...9-2 Creating a new file on a disk just after formatted in the Tape mode..9-3 Storing an audio file....................9-4 Selecting a file using the file select function..........9-4 Selecting a file using the skip function............9-4 Editing an audio file name..................9-5...
Page 6 Showing the main software version..............11-11 Showing the ethernet software version.............11-11 Showing the running time...................11-11 Chapter-12 Preview Function How to select a Utility menu................12-2 Selecting Rec Protect On or Off................12-3 Renumbering CUE points..................12-3 Releasing undo files....................12-4 Selecting On or Off of the resume function............12-4 Chapter-13 Importing an audio file to a computer Chapter-14 Specifications...
Page 7: Chapter-1 Before Using The Dv40
Chapter-1 Before using the DV40 Before using the DV40, you must carry out some preparations. This chap- ter describes how to set the internal clock and how to format a DVD-RAM disk.
Page 8: Turning On The Power
Turning on the power After connecting the supplied power cord, you can turn on the power of the unit. 1. Press down the [POWER] switch. After showing the start-up display (showing the system clock, followed by "Disk Initialize!"), the unit activates and scans the disk (showing "Scan Disk!"), then shows "No Disk".
Page 9: Setting The Internal Clock
Setting the internal clock The internal clock is built in the unit, which is adjusted to the Japanese time when shipped. Set the clock to your local time before using according to the following procedure. The clock time information is used for tentative names when creating audio files and necessary data when execut- ing the multiple undo function.
Page 10: Loading A Dvd-Ram Disk
Loading a DVD-RAM disk About usable DVD-RAM disks TYPE 2, one-side disks with 4.7 GB capacity can be used with the DV40. REWRITABLE 1. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key. The display shows "Tray Open!" and the tray opens. ∞ CLOCK 2018...
Page 11: Formatting A Dvd-Ram Disk
The display changes to show "V.name [DV40-DVD" (in which "D" of "DV40" is flashing). This shows the volume name of the disk can be edited and "DV40-DVD" is the tentative name. See the following Tips for details about how to enter a desired volume name. Of course, you may use the tentative name.
Page 12 4. Select the format mode and press the [ENTER/YES] key. If you select "Norm", the display shows "If enter key is pushed, will start formatting and delete DVD area data. Are you sure?". If you are sure, proceed to the next step. Flashing If you select "Tape", the display shows "Disk Type?"...
Page 13: About Audio Files On A Formatted Disk
About audio files on a formatted disk As described earlier, two format modes, Normal and Tape, are available with this unit, and in result, there are two audio file types; "Normal mode" file and "Tape mode" file. In short, a "Normal mode" file is a typical disk recorder file that can be edited comprehensively, while a "Tape mode"...
Page 14: About Remain Display
About REMAIN display You can check the remaining (recordable) time/space by selecting the appropriate display using the [DISP TIME] key. The unit can show the remaining time and space that can be used for "Normal mode" files, regard- less of whether the disk is formatted in the "Normal" or "Tape" mode. •...
Page 15: Names And Functions
Chapter-2 Names and Functions This chapter describes names and functions of controls on the front panel, as well as those of connectors on the rear panel.
Page 16: Front Panel Part 1
Front panel We divide the front panel into three parts and describe names and functions of controls for each section. *Some keys have the secondary function which is available when the SHIFT indicator is lit, while the primary function is available when the SHIFT indicator is unlit. In this manual, we sometimes say "when shifted" and "when unshifted"...
Page 17 4. [TAPE MODE] indicator It is lit when a "TAPE mode" audio file is loaded. See "Chapter 1: Before using the DV40" for details about the format mode. 5. [CHASE] ([TC SETUP]) key This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions.
Page 18 6. [LIST PLAY] ([EDIT]) key LIST PLAY This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions. When unSHIFTed: EDIT When a play list is recorded in the BMF file, pressing this key starts playback accord- ing to the play list. (Note that this function is not available with an SDII file.) When SHIFTed: Pressing this key enables editing of the recorded play list.
Page 19 c. [PLAY] key Normally, pressing this key starts playback. Pressing this key during recording stores cross fade data to the memory and stops. If any sound data is available on the clipboard, pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key plays back the sound data. d.
Page 20 Front panel part 2 OPEN/CLOSE DISP SETUP FILE SEL VARI PITCH SHUTTLE TIME SETUP DATE REMAIN LOCATE UTILITY DIRECTORY DISP MEMORY OFFSET CHASE DIGITAL CHASE NEXT MARGIN LEVEL LEVEL SKIP/CURSOR SHIFT kHz 44.1 88.2 176.4 ∞ CLOCK 2018 -0.1% 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OL MARGIN -INT- FORMAT...
Page 21 15. [DISP TIME] key DISP Cycles through the time display modes as follows. TIME REMAIN INT TC GEN LTC IN 16. [DISP LEVEL] key DISP When selecting any time display mode except "REMAIN" using the [DISP TIME] key, LEVEL this key cycles through the display mode as follows. Time Margin level Track level...
Page 22 21. [JOG] key Pressing this key while stopped enters the jog mode, in which you can jog the re- corder as if operating an analog recorder. When the jog mode is active, the indicator is lit. To exit the jog mode, press any of the transport keys. If an optional VGA monitor is connected, you can see waveforms.
Page 23 28. [CUE POINT] ([PREVIEW]) key CUE POINT This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions. When unSHIFTed: • In the normal display mode, pressing this key enters the cue point edit mode, in which you can edit cue point data. Pressing this key after pressing the [STORE] key stores the holding time to a cue point.
Page 24 34. [AUDIO EDIT] key AUDIO EDIT pressing this key while stopped enters the menu selection mode for audio editing. In this mode, you can select the editing menu by pressing this key repeatedly or by using the jog dial. See "Chapter 9: Operations with audio files" and "Chapter 10: Editing track data"...
Page 25: Fl Display
40. [AUDIO RDY - NEW FILE] key NEW FILE Pressing this key alternates on and off of the NEW FILE mode. When the mode is active, you can turn on [TC RDY]. In the NEW FILE mode, starting recording automatically creates a new file to be re- corded.
Page 26: Front Panel Part 3
Front panel part 3 OPEN/CLOSE DISP SETUP FILE SEL VARI PITCH SHUTTLE TIME SETUP DATE REMAIN LOCATE UTILITY DIRECTORY DISP DIGITAL CHASE MEMORY OFFSET CHASE NEXT MARGIN LEVEL LEVEL SKIP/CURSOR SHIFT kHz 44.1 88.2 176.4 ∞ -0.1% CLOCK 2018 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OL MARGIN -INT- FORMAT...
Page 27 50. [TC GEN MODE] switch Selects the generator mode for timecode recording. The external timecode value is recorded as EXT RUN the start time. Runs the internal generator by the free run FREE RUN mode, and records the current internal gen- erator time as the start time.
Page 28: Rear Panel
Rear panel ANALOG INPUT BALANCED TIME CODE ETHERNET ANALOG OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO BAL [+4dBu] INPUT TR4-3 TR2-1 BAL [+4dBu] INPUT THRU 75Ω ON OFF DIGITAL OUTPUT WORD THRU TR4-3 TR2-1 UNBAL UNBAL INPUT THRU OUTPUT +4dBu +4dBu 10/100 75Ω -10dBV -10dBV ON OFF...
Page 29 4. ETHERNET port 7. AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord. * Connects to an Ethernet network. ETHERNET * Connector: IEEE802.3, conformed to 10BASE-T/100BASE-T 8. Word clock section * LED indicators • 10/100: When the connection to WORD a network is established by 10/100 INPUT THRU...
Page 30 B. GPI OUTPUT connector Controller Out D-sub 9P D-sub 15P Pin No * Connector: DIN-5 pin DATA OUT DATA IN DATA IN * The following table shows the pin assignment for Frame Ground Frame Ground Frame Ground event outputs. Receive A Transmit A Transmit A Pin-1...
Page 31 Chapter 3 Reformatting/optimizing a disk This chapter describes how to reformat a formatted disk and optimize a disk.
Page 32: Reformatting A Dvd-Ram Disk
The display shows the following and now you can edit the volume name of the disk (which is tentatively named "DV40-DVD"). See the next "Tips" about how to edit a volume name, although you may go to the next step without editing the volume name.
Page 33 The display changes to show "Format Md?" with flashing "Norm". You can select the format mode between "Norm" (Normal) and "Tape" using the jog dial. See "Formatting a DVD-RAM disk" in "Chapter 1 Before using the DV40" for details about the format mode. Flashing ∞...
Page 34 7. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. • If you reformat the disk in the "Norm" mode, the formatting is completed quickly and "Fmt Completed!" is shown, followed by "No Audio Files!" showing that there is no audio file on the disk. ∞...
Page 35: Optimizing A Disk
Optimizing a disk By optimizing a used disk, the deleted files are completely erased and you can reserve maxi- mum free block space of the disk. <Note> After optimizing a disk, you cannot restore a deleted file. <Note> After optimizing a disk, the undo file is not released. To release the undo file, use the “Release Undo File?”...
Page 37 Chapter 4 Audio recording/playback This chapter describes the basic audio recording/playback (for both analog and digital), mute recording, slate tone recording, cueing by the jog/shuttle mode, etc.
Page 38: About The Expression For Audio Files In This Manual
• About the expression for audio files in this manual As described in chapter 1, there are two types of audio file; "Normal mode" audio file and "Tape mode" audio file. "Tape mode" audio file is rather special and can be created only when formatting. The following descrip- tions are mainly associated with a "Normal mode"...
Page 39: Recording An Analog Source In The New File Mode
Recording an analog source in the NEW FILE mode When performing recording in the NEW FILE mode, an audio file is newly created automati- cally and the recording is made from the beginning (ABS 0) of the new file. Note that you cannot record to a "Tape mode"...
Page 40: Preparation For Recording
Preparation for recording DV D M A S T E R R E C O R D E R OPEN/CLOSE DISP SETUP FILE SEL VARI PITCH SHUTTLE TIME DIRECTORY DISP UTILITY LEVEL SKIP/CURSOR SHIFT ∞ 2018 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OL -0.1% CLOCK MARGIN...
Page 41: Recording
Recording 1. Press the [RECORD] key. "New File!" appears for a short time on the display and the unit starts recording on the newly created file with the file format set in the procedure described in the previous "Preparation for recording". A tentative title of the newly created audio file is automatically created and registered.
Page 42: Playback Of Recorded Audio
Playback of recorded audio To check the recorded audio file after recording, follow the procedure below. 1. While holding down the [STOP] key, press the [REWIND] key. The unit immediately locates to the beginning of the audio file (ABS 0). 2.
Page 43: You Can Create An Audio File Before Recording
You can create an audio file before recording. As explained earlier, when making recording in the NEW FILE mode, a new audio file is created on the disk. Therefore, each time you make recording in the NEW FILE mode, the number of audio files in- creases by one.
Page 44: Recording An Analog Source In The Insert Mode
Recording an analog source in the INSERT mode In the INSERT mode, recording is made to an existing audio file. You can overwrite the file from the beginning or in the middle of the file, as well as make recording following the end of the file. In the following description, we assume to perform recording from the end point of the current audio file.
Page 45: Selecting A Desired File On A Disk
Selecting a desired file on a disk When there is more than one audio file (regardless of "BWF" or "SDII") on a disk, you can select a desired file using the file select function, or using the [SKIP/CURSOR] [I<<]/[>>I] keys if the “skip mode” menu is set to “File”.
Page 46: Recording To A "Tape Mode" Audio File In The Insert Mode
Recording to a "Tape mode" audio file in the INSERT mode You can record to a "Tape mode" audio file only in the INSERT mode. If an accident may happens, such as a sudden power failure or shutdown of the unit, recorded data on a "Tape mode"...
Page 47: Creating A "Normal Mode" Audio File On A Disk Formatted In The Tape Mode
Creating a "Normal mode" audio file on a disk formatted in the Tape mode You cannot create another "Tape mode" audio file on a disk formatted in the Tape mode, however, you can create "Normal mode" audio files on the same disk. 1.
Page 48: Recording A Digital Source In The New File Mode
Recording a digital source in the NEW FILE mode The following describes how to record a digital source in the NEW FILE mode. In the same way as recording an analog source, you can record a digital source in the NEW FILE mode to a disk formatted in the Normal mode.
Page 49: Preparation For Recording
Preparation for recording 8 10 DV D M A S T E R R E C O R D E R OPEN/CLOSE DISP SETUP FILE SEL VARI PITCH SHUTTLE TIME UTILITY DIRECTORY DISP LEVEL SKIP/CURSOR SHIFT ∞ -0.1% CLOCK 2018 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OL MARGIN -INT-...
Page 50: Recording A Digital Source In The Insert Mode
Recording a digital source in the INSERT mode In the following description, we assume to perform recording from the end point of the cur- rent audio file, as in the description of the “Recording an analog source in the INSERT mode” described earlier.
Page 51: Mute Recording
MUTE recording You can make mute recording while maintaining the continuity of the ABS time (or LTC), or insert a mute space at the beginning of an audio file or between songs. • Creating a mute space during recording You can create a mute space during audio recording (analog or digital) in both the NEW FILE and INSERT mode.
Page 52: Slate Tone Function
Slate tone function During playback or while stopped, you can feed the 1-kHz slate tone from all the outputs, as well as record the slate tone for a specified duration at the beginning of an audio file or between songs. •...
Page 53: Cueing By The Jog Function
Cueing by the jog function You can cue audio sound using the jog function as if you operate an analog tape recorder. By installing the optional "VGA card", you can cue audio while watching the waveform shown on an external monitor display . 1.
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Page 55: Timecode Recording
Chapter 5 Timecode recording This chapter describes how to record timecode generated by the internal timecode gen- erator or external timecode.
Page 56: Selecting The Recording Mode
Timecode recording The unit can be referenced to SMPTE/EBU timecode. SMPTE timecode is applied to countries adopting the NTSC television system, while EBU timecode is applied to countries adopting the PAL/SECAM system. Selecting the recording mode Two methods are available for recording timecode. •...
Page 57: Recording Timecode Generated By The Internal Timecode Generator
The following description assumes that one of the [AUDIO RDY] key indicators ([NEW FILE] or [INSERT]) is lit. Settings of the DV40 • Front panel switch settings DV D M A S T E R R E C O R D E R...
Page 58: Recording External Timecode
1. Connect the [ANALOG IN] (or [DIGITAL IN]) connectors to the audio outputs of a VCR. 2. Connect the [TIME CODE IN] connector to the timecode output of a VCR. 3. If the video reference is available, connect it to the video inputs of both a VCR and the DV40. Reference...
Page 59: Tc Setup Mode Details
TC Setup mode details The TC Setup mode allows you to set the following which are necessary for recording/play- back of timecode or synchronizing the unit to external timecode. 1. Editing timecode generated by the internal TC generator 2. Editing the chase offset to external timecode 3.
Page 60: Setting The Internal Tc Generator Start Time
• Setting the internal TC generator start time To set the internal TC generator start time, you must set the "TC GEN MODE" switch to "FREE RUN". 1. Use the jog dial (or |<</>>| keys) to select "Gen. TC Set?". The display shows the internal TC generator timecode running, together with "Gen.
Page 61: Selecting Output Timecode
• Selecting output timecode When setting the [TC GEN MODE] switch to "FREE RUN" or "24H RUN", you can output timecode generated by the internal TC generator or recorded on the disk. <Notes> • The timecode output selection is not effective when setting the [TC GEN MODE] switch to "REC RUN"...
Page 62: Trimming The Chase Offset
• Trimming the chase offset You can trim the chase offset set by the procedure described above in "Editing the chase offset". 1. Use the jog dial (or |<</>>| keys) to select "Trim?". The current chase offset is shown. 2. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. "+00s 00f 00sf"...
Page 63: Catch Offset
• Catch offset you can capture the current LTC and store it as the chase offset by the "Catch Offset" function. This function is available both during playback and while stopped. 1. Use the jog dial (or |<</>>| keys) to select "Catch Offset?". The current LTC is shown.
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Page 65: Chapter-6 Storing Time Data
Chapter 6 Storing time data This chapter explains how to store time data to location memories for the track editing or locate functions.
Page 66: Location Memory Keys
Location memory keys 6 location memory keys are used to store location data for the track editing (for copy, paste, insert, erase, etc.) and locate functions. The location memory keys include four "edit point keys" and two "locate point keys". The table below shows their names and usage of the corresponding location memories.
Page 67: Storing A Time To An Edit Point Memory
Storing a time to an edit point memory The following describes how to store a time to an edit point memory required for track edit- ing. There are two methods for enter a time; "on the fly" and "numerical entry". <Notes>...
Page 68: Storing A Time To An Edit Point Using The Numeric Keys
• Storing a time to an edit point using the numeric keys You can recall and edit an edit point time and store the edited time. 1. While stopped, press a desired edit point key. The display shows the appropriate edit point time. You can now edit the time.
Page 69 Storing a time to a locate point memory (CUE/MEMORY) Using the [CUE POINT] or [MEMORY] key, you can store a desired point time to a locate point memory, and use it to locate there later. You can also give desired names to them or clear the data.
Page 70 • Storing a time to a locate point memory (CUE or MEMORY point memory) "on the fly" During playback, you can store a desired time to a locate point memory (CUE or MEMORY point memory) "on the fly". 1. Press the [PLAY] key to start playback. 2.
Page 71: Storing A Time To A Locate Point Using The Numeric Keys
• Storing a time to a locate point using the numeric keys You can recall and edit a locate point (CUE or MEMORY point) time and store the edited time. 1. While stopped, press a desired locate point key ([CUE POINT] or [MEMORY] key). The display shows the locate bank and memory number (e.g.
Page 72: Editing A Name Of Cue Or Memory Point
Editing a name of CUE or MEMORY point When storing time data to a locate point memory, the tentative name, such as "Cue 01" and "Mem 05", is given to the memory. You can edit the name later. <Note> You cannot edit/change the names for MEMORY 01 (Last Play), 02 (Last Record In) and 03 (Last Record Out).
Page 73: Clearing A Cue Or Memory Point Memory
Clearing a CUE or MEMORY point memory You can clear an unnecessary locate point memory (CUE or MEMORY). 1. While stopped, press a desired locate point key ([CUE POINT] or [MEMORY] key). The display shows the locate bank and memory number (e.g. "Cue 03"), and a locate point time with flashing memory number.
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Page 75: Chapter-7 Locate Function
Chapter 7 Locate functions This chapter describes various locate functions including direct location to the beginning or end of an audio file, location to a locate or edit point, and skip location between locate points or audio files.
Page 76: A Variety Of Locate Functions
A variety of locate functions The following locate functions are available. Location to the beginning (ABS0) of the current audio file Location to the end (REC END) of the current audio file Location to the last playback start position Location to the last recording start position Location to the last recording end position Location to the point where the recorder located last time Location to an audio edit point...
Page 77: Location To The Last Playback Start Position
• Location to the last playback start position You can locate to the point between ABS 0 and REC END where playback started last time. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the [MEMORY] key. The display shows the screen for recalling a locate point memory. The first time you press the [MEMORY] key after turning on the power, "Last Play"...
Page 78: Location To The Point Where The Recorder Located Last Time
• Location to the point where the recorder located last time You can locate to the point between ABS 0 and REC END where the recorder located last time. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press only the [LOCATE] key. The recorder locates to the point where the recorder located last time.
Page 79: Location To A Memory Point
• Location to a MEMORY point By specifying a desired MEMORY point memory (among 04 through 99), you can locate to the point. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the [MEMORY] key. The display shows a MEMORY point time with the flashing point number. MEMORY Flashing 2.
Page 81: Chapter-8 Preview Function
Chapter 8 Preview function This chapter describes the fade-in/fade-out preview function at the edit or lo- cate points assigned to the location memory keys.
Page 82: Preview At An Edit Point
Preview function The preview (point rehearsal) function allows you to preview (monitor) an edit or locate point assigned to the [SOURCE IN], [SOURCE OUT], [DEST IN], [DEST OUT], [CUE POINT] or [MEMORY] key. When previewing an edit IN or locate point, you can monitor audio faded in from the point (fade-in preview).
Page 83: Preview At A Locate Point
• Preview at a locate point You can preview audio faded in from a desired locate point (selected from among CUE points 01 through 99 and MEMORY point 01 through 99). The following procedure is assumed that the locate point you want to preview is stored. <Note>...
Page 84: Trimming While Previewing Audio
• Trimming while previewing audio You can trim time data using the jog dial while previewing audio, allowing the fine adjustment of an edit or locate point. <Note> • When trimming time data while previewing, the trimmed data is reflected from the next pre view.
Page 85: Chapter-9 Audio File Management
Chapter 9 Audio file management This chapter describes the management of audio files.
Page 86: Creating A New File
Creating a new audio file Regardless of whether a disk is formatted in the Normal or Tape mode, you can newly create only a "Normal mode" audio file by using the file select function. <Note> To record to an audio file created by the file select function, use the INSERT mode. •...
Page 87: Creating A New File On A Disk Just After Formatted In The Tape Mode
• Creating a new file on a disk just after formatted in the Tape mode You can create more than one "Normal mode" audio file (of the "BWF" or "SDII" format) on a disk formatted in the Tape mode. In the following procedure, we assume that a disk just after formatted in the Tape mode is loaded and a "Tape mode"...
Page 88: Selecting An Audio File
Selecting an audio file You can select an audio file by using the file select or skip function. Tips: By using the "File Sort?" menu in the Setup mode, you can sort audio files by name or date, allowing file selection easier.
Page 89: Editing An Audio File Name
Editing an audio file name You can edit a name of the current audio file. Before carrying out the following, select an audio file whose name you want to edit as the current file. 1. While stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to turn on the indicator. 2.
Page 90: Deleting An Audio File
Deleting an audio file You can delete an unnecessary audio file. Before carrying out the following, select an audio file you want to delete as the current file. 1. While stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to turn on the indicator. 2.
Page 91: Restoring A Deleted Audio File
After deleting an audio file from a disk, if you optimize the disk, you cannot restore the deleted file anymore. Or if you load a disk recorded by the DV40 and delete an audio file by the computer, the deleted file cannot be restored by the DV40.
Page 92: Duplicating An Audio File
Duplicating an audio file You can duplicate the currently selected audio file. By making a duplication of the current audio file before executing the undo operation, you do not lose the current file. Tips: File number of the duplication file The duplication file is numbered one more than the number of existing files of the same format ("BWF"...
Page 93: Converting The Audio File Format
Converting the audio file format You can convert an "SDII" file to a "BWF" file, or vice versa. When converting the file format, the original file still remains. <Note> You cannot convert the format of a "Tape mode" audio file. 1.
Page 94: Dividing An Audio File
Dividing an audio file You can divide a STEREO or MULTI (4TR) audio file into two or four MONO audio files, respectively. MONO mode File Track 1 MONO mode File Multi mode File Stereo mode File Track 1 Track 2 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3...
Page 95: Combining Audio Files
Combining audio files You can combine desired two or four MONO audio files into a new single STEREO or MULTI audio file, respectively. MONO mode File Track 1 MONO mode File Stereo mode File Track 1 Multi mode File Track 2 Track 1 Track 2 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 2...
Page 96: To Combine Into A Multi File
5. Use the jog dial to select a file assigned to track R, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The unit starts combining the files. The display shows the required time for combining the files, which is counted down while file combining is in progress.
Page 97: Chapter-10 Editing Track Data
Chapter 10 Editing track data This chapter describes how to edit track data using the paste, insert, cut and erase functions. 10-1...
Page 98: Pasting Track Data
Pasting track data You can copy track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points to the clipboard and paste it from the "DEST IN" point on the same or a different track. Paste to the same track Sound data A Sound data A SOURCE IN SOURCE OUT...
Page 99 Tips: SOURCE-PLAY You can monitor the track data copied to the clipboard us- ing the SOURCE-PLAY function before carrying out the paste operation. Pressing the [PLAY] key while holding down the [STOP] key caries out the SOURCE-PLAY function, which plays back the ∞...
Page 100: Inserting Track Data
Inserting track data You can copy track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points to the clipboard and insert it to the "DEST IN" point on the same or a different track. Sound data A Sound data A SOURCE IN SOURCE OUT DEST IN...
Page 101 Flashing Tips: You can monitor the track data copied to the clipboard using the SOURCE-PLAY function before carry- ing out the insert operation. See "Tips: SOURCE-PLAY" on page 10-3. 5. Use the jog dial to select "Clip Insert?" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. "Sel.Insert TRK?"...
Page 102: Erasing Track Data
Erasing track data You can erase track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points. ABS 0 REC END Sound data Silence SOURCE IN SOURCE OUT point point REC END ABS 0 Sound data Silence SOURCE IN SOURCE OUT point point Tips:...
Page 103 5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. The unit starts erasing track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points of the specified track(s). The display shows the required time together with the achieved percentage for erase. The time is counted down while the percentage is counted up as the erase operation is in progress. Also, the status is graphically shown by the track 1 level indicators which gradually light up from left to right.
Page 104: Cutting Track Data
Cutting track data You can cut track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points. REC END Cut data REC END SOURCE IN SOURCE OUT point point Tips: By cutting a part of track data, the REC END point of the track moves backward. If timecode is recorded, it is automatically restriped by the continuous timecode.
Page 105 4. Press the appropriate edit point key(s) ([SOURCE IN], [SOURCE OUT], [DEST IN] or [DEST OUT] keys) to select the track(s) to be cut, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. * These edit point keys are used to select tracks 1 through 4 (TR 1 through TR 4), as labeled below the keys. Depending on the track mode of the audio file, the selectable tracks are restricted.
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Page 107: Chapter-11 Setup Mode
Chapter 11 Setup mode In the Setup mode, you can set preferences, etc. of the unit as below. 1. Internal clock time adjustment (see chapter 1 for details.) 2. Display contrast setting 3. Reference level setting 4. Digital input track selection 5.
Page 108: How To Access And Set A Setup Menu
How to access and set a Setup menu You can set each menu in the Setup mode using the following keys and jog dial. [SETUP] key OPEN/CLOSE DISP SETUP FILE SEL VARI PITCH SHUTTLE TIME SETUP DATE REMAIN LOCATE UTILITY DIRECTORY DISP MEMORY...
Page 109: Display Contrast Setting
Display contrast setting Digital input track selection You can control the display contrast via the "Con- You can select tracks which record digital input sig- trast?" menu. nals. With a MULTI-track audio file, the tracks which This setting is global and is not dependent on files. are not selected here can record analog input sig- The setting is maintained after you turn off the nals at the same time while the selected tracks record...
Page 110: Skipped Item Selection For The Skip Mode
Skipped item selection for the skip mode Self diagnoses on/off You can create and store self diagnoses files which You can select the item to be skipped in the skip record errors detected during recording. mode. This setting is dependent on files and is maintained This setting is dependent on files and is maintained after you turn off the power.
Page 111: Panel Lock On/Off
Panel lock on/off GPI on/off You can activate or deactivate the GPI function. You can select whether or not the keys/controls on This setting is global and is not dependent on files. the front panel of the unit are disabled (locked) when The setting is maintained after you turn off the setting the [CONTROL] key to "REMOTE".
Page 112: Slate Tone Recording Time
Slate tone recording time Save/load of setup data you can save a set of setup data to a User Box and You can set the recording time of the slate tone when load it whenever you want. the SHIFT indicator is lit. All data for 12 items explained above can be saved This setting is dependent on files and is maintained to a User Box, to which you can give a desired user...
Page 113: Loading Setup Data
4. After entering a desired name, press the [ENTER/ 2. Select a desired box and press the [ENTER/YES] YES] key. key. "Sure?" flashes on the display. "Sure?" flashes on the display ("*" shows the selected box number). SETUP SETUP Flashing Flashing 5.
Page 114: Tcp/Ip Settings
• Showing the IP address TCP/IP settings You can set parameters for the TCP/IP. 1. Select "IP Addr.?" and press the [SKIP/CURSOR] By selecting the "TCP/IP Setup?" menu and pressing >>| key. the [ENTER/YES] keys, the IP address setting sub- The current IP address is shown (the default is menu is shown.
Page 115: Showing The Router Ip Address
• Showing the router IP address • Showing the subnet mask 1. Select "Gateway?" and press the [SKIP/CURSOR] 1. Select "Sub net?" and press the [SKIP/CURSOR] >>| key. >>| key. The current IP address is shown (the default is 192. The current subnet mask is shown (the default is 0.
Page 116: Setting The Log-In Names And Passwords
(The address is fixed to "00. 06. 64. FF. 00. 06".) 1. Select "Login Name Admin?" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Pressing the |<< key scrolls right. The current log-in name for the administrator is shown SETUP (the default is "dv40") and the leftmost character flashes. SETUP SETUP Flashing SETUP...
Page 117: Showing The Main Software Version
Showing the main software version You can check the main software version of the unit by selecting "Version Main". When you have any trouble or question and contact our service section, you may be asked the main soft- ware version. SETUP Showing the ethernet software version You can check the ethernet software version of the...
Page 118 11-12...
Page 119 Chapter 12 Utility mode This chapter describes details about the Utility mode. This mode deals with preference menus, as well as execution menus for disc format- ting, optimizing, etc. <Note> There are 9 menus in the Utility mode, however, this chapter only describes details about "1.
Page 120: How To Select A Utility Menu
How to select a Utility menu To select a Utility menu, follow the procedure below. 1. While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to enter the shift mode (the SHIFT indicator lights up). 2. Press the [SETUP] key. The unit enters the Utility mode, while the SHIFT indicator turns off.
Page 121: Selecting Rec Protect On Or Off
Selecting Rec Protect On or Off Renumbering CUE points You can protect a file from being recorded or This menu allows renumbering CUE points. edited. When CUE points are renumbered, CUE points This setting is dependent on files and is main- are numbered in order of time.
Page 122: Releasing Undo Files
Releasing undo files Selecting On or Off of the resume function This menu selects On or Off of the resume func- You can release all undo files of the currently tion. selected file to keep more recording space of If it is set to On, the file that was selected when the disc.
Page 123: Chapter-13 Importing An Audio File To A Computer
Chapter 13 Importing an audio file to a computer This chapter describes how to import an audio file created by the DV40 to a computer. 13-1...
Page 124 3. Select and double-click on "DV40-DVD" on the desktop. The disc volume name in the following example shows the default tentative name. If you edited the volume name during formatting of the DVD-RAM disc by the DV40, the edited name is shown.
Page 125 4. Select the desired directory ("bwff" or "sd2f") on the disc. 5. Double-click on a desired audio file in the selected directory. The selected audio file is shown in the "Region in current file" box. 6. Click on "Convert->", followed by "Done". The window for selecting a destination folder for the saved file appears.
Page 126 The saved file is shown in the Audio region list. The saved file is shown. 8. Click on "Spot" to make it active, and drag & down the Audio region list to the track area. The Spot Dialog window appears. 13-4...
Page 127 9. Click on in the Spot Dialog window, followed by "OK". Clicking on sets the currently displayed time of "Original Time Stamp" to the "Start" time. Then clicking on "OK" imports audio data from the "Start" time position. The currently displayed time of "Original Time Stamp"...
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Page 129 Chapter 14 Specifications 14-1...
Page 130: Specifications
Specifications <Inputs/Outputs> *0 dBu - 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms. Reference level -12 dB/-18 dB/-20 dB (default: -18 dB, selectable from the "Reference Level?" menu in the Setup mode) Nominal input level +4 dBu/-10 dBV (balanced), selectable using the input level select switch on the rear panel ANALOG INPUTs (TR 1 through TR 4) •...
Page 131 Pin 5: << The "low" pulse activates the function equivalent to the [|<<] key. * The minimum effective input pulse width is 15 milliseconds (except Pin 2 [PLAY] whose minimum pulse width is 5 milliseconds). GPI OUT Pin 1: Pin 2: EVENT 1 Outputs the event of CUE POINT 1 Pin 3:...
Page 132 • Connectors D-sub 9-pin (9P-REMOTE) D-sub 15-pin (15P-REMOTE) • Protocol RS-232C, conformed to the Sony 9-pin (P2) protocol (The DV40 is a controlled device.) * The 9P-REMOTE and 15P-REMOTE connectors are connected in parallel. D-sub 15P Controller Out D-sub 9P...
Page 133 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 January, 2002) <AUSTRIA>...
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Page 135 8288 692 000 DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> This owner’s manual supplement describes newly added and expanded functions on V1.2 software. Refer to both the owner’s manual and this supplement to fully utilize the functions on DV40 with V1.2 software.
Page 136 DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> CONTENTS <1> Expansion on File Transfer via FTP ..................4 <2> Addition of Creating / Editing ALE File List Function ............5 • Creating a new ALE file list ......................5 • Editing an ALE file list ........................7 Selecting video format ......................7...
Page 137 <10> Addition of “Default TrkName?” SETUP Menu ..............27 • Setting Default Trk Name ......................27 <11> FAT-16 Formatted Disk Recognition ................28 • Loading FAT-16 formatted disk onto DV40 ................28 • Selecting loaded WAV file ......................29 • Continuous WAV files playback using LIST PLAY Function ..........29 <12>...
Page 138: 1> Expansion On File Transfer Via Ftp
DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> <1> Expansion on File Transfer via FTP By updating DV40 software to V1.2, as shown in the figure below, new “INFO” folders will be created as sub folders of bwff and sd2f folders respectively. Various information files can be stored in the INFO folders.
Page 139: 2> Addition Of Creating / Editing Ale File List Function
1. While the DV40 is in STOP mode, press the [SHIFT] key and then [LIST PLAY] key. DV40 is put into a condition to select the ALE file list. As shown below, the display prompts you to create a new ALE file list. The flashing “03” indicates the number registered as a LIST PLAY mode.
Page 140 DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> Rotating the JOG dial (or press the [SKIP/CURSOR |<</>>| key]) displays various mode settings in the following order with “Video FMT” as the center of rotation. (“Remake EDL?” will be the center of rotation when editing an existing ADL file list.)
Page 141: Selecting Video Format
4. To update, press the [ENTER/YES] key. (If you do not to wish to do so, press the [EXIT/NO] key.) <NOTE> This selection is used in the ALE file list only. There is nothing related to the DV40 operation. • Setting audio format (sampling frequency) This menu sets the ALE file list Audio format.
Page 142: Editing Tape (Reel No)
5. To update, press the [ENTER/YES] key. (If you do not to wish to do so, press the [EXIT/NO] key.) <NOTE> This setting is used in the ALE file list only. There is nothing related to the DV40 operation. • Setting TC Frame Rate This menu sets the ALE file list TC Frame Rate.
Page 143: Setting On / Off Of Drop Frame
4. To update, press the [ENTER/YES] key. (If you do not to wish to do so, press the [EXIT/NO] key.) <NOTE> This setting is used in the ALE file list only. There is nothing related to the DV40 operation. • Audio file entry This menu allows to enter an audio file to a created ALE file list.
Page 144: Confirming Entered Audio File
Flashing <NOTE> This setting is used for displaying the ALE file list only. There is nothing related to the DV40 operation. Tips: Executing LIST PLAY function by the ALE file list is possible using the audio files entered in the ALE file list.
Page 145: Additional Audio File Entry
DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> The example below indicates that displaying the existing file numbers 001 ~ 007 in order and then a new file 008 will be entered. Flashing Flashing • Additional audio file entry A new audio file is entered in addition to the existing ALE file list. As mentioned above, after the lastly entered audio file is displayed, “*** [<New Entry>”...
Page 146: Remake Of Ale File
DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> • Remake of ALE file This menu allows to remake the ALE file list after the Start Time / End Time is changed with executing the edit on the entered audio file or the Descriptor information is edited. Also remaking the ALE file list by selecting audio files with Circle Take being marked only is also possible.
Page 147: Confirming Ale File List
The display changes to the condition in which the ALE file list in the disk folder (either bwff/Info or sd2f/Info) in accordance with the [AUDIO FILE] SW position on the DV40 front panel can be selected. The flashing “03” in the example below indicates the LIST PLAY mode setting number, which will be explained later.
Page 148: List Play Using Ale File List
Audio files which can be reproduced in the LIST PLAY mode have to match the same setting of Track Mode and FS/BIT as the DV40 front panel SW condition. If the audio file with a different setting from the DV40 front panel SW condition is entered, “ <<Silent Area>> ” will be displayed and no sound is reproduced.
Page 149: 3> Audio Cd (Cd-Da) Playback Function
There is a case that an audio CD with various copy protection cannot be played back. • Loading Audio CD When an audio CD is loaded onto DV40, DV40 starts scanning the disk (“Scan Disk!” flashes.) and the display changes to the condition below.
Page 150: Audio Cd Playback
00H 00M 00S 00F. • Audio CD Playback method There are a few CD STOP mode available on DV40. A selected STOP mode is displayed on the DV40 FL display. (See the example in the previous page.) The default setting of STOP mode is “End”. By a newly added SETUP menu “CD Stp Mode?”, another STOP mode can be selected.
Page 151: 4> 4 Pop Tone Automatic Recording
DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> <4> 4 POP Tone Automatic Recording When recording a file by the “NEW FILE” mode, 4 POP Tone can be automatically recorded at the beginning of the file. In order to do so, as explained below, turn the setting to ON in a newly added SETUP mode “4POP Tone?”...
Page 152: 5> Expansion On Cue / Memory Points Recording Function
CUE point at the REC START point and recording of CUE / MEMORY point at an optional location has been newly added. Refer to the DV40 owner’s manual page 6-5 for recording CUE / MEMORY points while in the PLAY or STOP mode.
Page 153: Recording Cue / Memory Point While Recording
DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> • Recording CUE / MEMORY Point while Recording While recording by either the “NEW FILE” or “INSERT” mode, a CUE point can be manually recorded at an optional location. <NOTE> Recorded CUE points are unique on a current audio file. On the other hand, MEMORY points are memorized in the internal flash ROM and are common on a different disk or audio files.
Page 154: 6> Addition Of Physical Format On / Off Setting In Disk Formatting
DV40 Owner’s Manual (Version V1.2 Supplement> <6> Addition of Physical Format On / Off Setting in Disk Formatting In the DVD-RAM disk formatting procedures, the item that selects “ON/OFF of Physical Format” is newly added. Executing physical format will restore an old disk or disk causing many errors at a certain degree.
Page 155: Editing Reel No (Volume Label)
DV40 Owner’s Manual (Version V1.2 Supplement> • Editing Reel No (Volume Label) The Reel No default setting is “S001”. Even if the DVD-RAM disk is formatted with the default Reel No setting, using the “Edit Reel NO?” UTILITY menu, the Reel No can be edited afterwards. In order to edit the Reel No in the disk formatting procedures, refer to the following.
Page 156: 7> Addition Of "Set Next Event?" Setup Menu
DV40 Owner’s Manual (Version V1.2 Supplement> <7> Addition of “Set Next Event?” SETUP Menu An Event No can be set in a newly added “Set Next Event?” SETUP menu. The Event No set hereby will count up every time RECORD is executed and is recorded as an EVENT information of BWF BEXT Chunk Descriptor in each file.
Page 157: Setting Tc Users Bit Output
DV40 Owner’s Manual (Version V1.2 Supplement> • Setting TC Users Bit Output 1. While the unit is in STOP mode, press the [SHIFT] key and then [CHASE/TC SETUP] key to enter the TC SETUP mode. 2. Select the “Set TC UBIT?” menu by the JOG dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Page 158: 8> Addition Of "Circle Take?" Utility Menu
DV40 Owner’s Manual (Version V1.2 Supplement> <8> Addition of “Circle Take?” UTILITY Menu A newly added “Circle Take?” UTILITY menu allows to set or release the Circle Take on a current audio file. The audio file with Circle Take being set is “@” marked at the beginning of the file name, which allows to distinguish between the file with Circle Take and the one without.
Page 159: 9> Addition Of "Edit Descriptor?" Utility Menu
1. While the unit is in STOP mode, press the [SHIFT] key and then [SETUP] key to enter the UTILITY mode. 2. Select the “Edit Descriptor?” menu by the JOG dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The first line of Description information that Fostex registered in advance is displayed. (“01” flashes.) Flashing Flashing 3.
Page 160 DV40 Owner’s Manual (Version V1.2 Supplement> • Editing Description information 1. Select a line to be edited and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The example below indicates that the 6th line is selected. The display changes to the condition that the left end of the currently recorded Description information starts flashing.
Page 161: 10> Addition Of "Default Trkname?" Setup Menu
DV40 Owner’s Manual (Version V1.2 Supplement> <10> Addition of “Default TrkName?” SETUP Menu A new “Default Trk Name?” SETUP menu sets the default track name automatically added to the BWF Sequence Descriptor when the “NEW FILE” recording mode is committed.
Page 162: 11> Fat-16 Formatted Disk Recognition
If a “root” is selected, DV40 tries to find WAV files in the root directory. The order of WAV files to be loaded into DV40 is equal to the order that these files are entered in the FAT-16 formatted disk.
Page 163: Selecting Loaded Wav File
If the selected WAV file condition differs from the [TR MODE] SW / [AUDIO FILE] SW / [SAMPLING FREQ] SW positions on the DV40 front panel, the mismatched segments flash on the display. • Continuous WAV files playback using LIST PLAY Function Loaded multiple WAV files can be continuously played back by linking Song (the order of file number) or LTC recorded in each WAV file.
Page 164 <Alert Example> If the 25 fps time code is fed to DV40 from an external equipment and the [FRAME RATE] SW on DV40 is set to “29.97DF”, by selecting the “LTC IN” display by the [DISP TIME] key, the frame rate (“F-25”...
Page 165: 13> Change Of Name On "Edit Volume Lbl?" Utility Menu
The Reel No set hereby is identical with the DVD-RAM disk volume label. It corresponds to the “TAPE” in the AVID system ALE (Avid Log Exchange) file. The Reel No can be used as a TC Users Bit information to be output from DV40. (Refer to the CAUTION below.) •...
Page 166: 14> Expansion On Ps/2 Keyboard Functionality
Use of the PS/2 keyboard function keys have been expanded. • Addition of “Keyboard?” SETUP menu Select the keyboard type (US or JAPAN) depending on the keyboard that you connect to DV40. 1. While the unit is in STOP mode, press the [SETUP] key to enter the SETUP mode.
Page 167: Expansion On [Alt] + Key Function
DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> • Expansion on [Alt] + key function Pressing the following keys while holding down the [Alt] key lets you access to various modes listed below. On V1.2 software, pressing [D], [L], [F] and [E] key with [Alt] key has been newly added.
Page 168: 15> Addition Of "Delete Memory?" Setup Menu
DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> <15> Addition of “Delete Memory?” SETUP menu A newly added “Delete Memory?” SETUP menu allows to delete all the memory points (04 ~ 99) memorized in the internal flash ROM at once. Deleting optional memory point (s) using this SETUP menu is also possible.
Page 169 DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.2 Supplement> Memo...
Page 170 DO NOT COPY THE HISTORY FILE IN THE HSTF (HISTORY FOLDER). Suppose a DVD-RAM disk has a history file copied back to it and is loaded into a DV40, if MULTIPLE UNDO, OPTIMIZE or DELETE functions are executed there is a high dan- ger that the disk may be destroyed.
Page 171 Model DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.3 Supplement> Contents <1> Multiple Punch In/Out function in LIST PLAY mode ..............Using the Multiple Punch In/Out function in LIST PLAY mode ........3 <2> Single File Maximum Recording Capacity Select Function ............Selecting the Single Maximum Recording Capacity ............5 <3>...
Page 172: 1> Multiple Punch In/Out Function In List Play Mode
If you do so, all the TAKEs you made will become invalid. 5. Press the [STOP] key after you have finished punching in / out. The DV40 will then start creating the files made by the Multiple Punch In / Out function after the [STOP] key is pressed.
Page 173 Model DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.3 Supplement> While in the file creation process, the message "Pls Wait!" flashes. As shown in the diagram below, the progress of the file creation process is shown by the “level” indication on the FL display which reduces from right to left.
Page 174: 2> Single File Maximum Recording Capacity Select Function
The maximum recording capacity of a single audio file (either BWF or SDII) was limited to 2GB on DV40 until now. Updating the software to V1.3 allows selecting either a 2GB or 4GB maxi- mum file recording capacity. Selection can be made by the new "Max File Length?" SETUP menu.
Page 175: 3> File Divide Function
Model DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.3 Supplement> <3> File Divide Function There is a case that an audio file larger than 2GB cannot be correctly recognized by a PC. In such a case, creating a smaller file by the “Divide File” menu which is newly added to the AUDIO EDIT mode allows as PC to recognize the file.
Page 176 The divided files are set to the RECORD PROTECT: ON condition. You cannot record to these files. Even if you manually cancel the RECORD PROTECT: ON condition and try to record to these files, the DV40 will display a " Common File! " message and the RECORD operation will be invalid. Deleting Divided Files Please follow the procedures below to delete divided files.
Page 177: 4> Updating Software Via A Dvd-Ram's Info Folder
".mot" extension to the BWF file INFO folder has now been added in V1.3. If the DV40 is connected to a PC via LAN cable, using an FTP application the software update files can be directly transferred from a PC to the INFO folder of the current DVD-RAM instead of having to use an extra DVD-RAM or CD-ROM disk / drive for future software updates.
Page 178 6. After updating the software for both the MAIN and ETHERNET CARD, press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] key) and then power cycle the DV40. 7. Press the [SETUP] key while pressing down the [STOP] key to enter the additional menu SETUP mode.
Page 179: 5> File Renumbering Function
<6> Additional Function Expansion (Recognition of "BWF" extension ) A DV40 with V1.21 or before only allowed files with ".wav" extensions to be recognized. By updating the software to V1.30, files with the ".BWF" extension can now also be recognized.
Page 180: 7> Permission To Use "/" As A File Name Character
Model DV40 Owner’s Manual <Version V1.3 Supplement> <7> Permission to use “/” as a file name character A character “/” which is prohibited to use as a file name in Windows OS can be used on DV40 with software update to V1.3.
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Fostex DV40 Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter-1 before Using the DV40

Chapter-6 Storing Time Data

Chapter-7 Locate Function

Chapter-8 Preview Function

Chapter-9 Audio File Management

Chapter-10 Editing Track Data

Chapter-11 Setup Mode

Chapter-13 Importing an Audio File to a Computer

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1> Expansion on File Transfer Via FTP

2> Addition of Creating / Editing ALE File List Function

3> Audio CD (CD-DA) Playback Function

4> 4 POP Tone Automatic Recording

5> Expansion on CUE / MEMORY Points Recording Function

6> Addition of Physical Format on / off Setting in Disk Formatting

11> FAT-16 Formatted Disk Recognition

14> Expansion on PS/2 Keyboard Functionality

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