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OTARI RADAR II Digital Recording System manual available for free PDF download: Operation Manual
OTARI RADAR II Operation Manual (261 pages)
RANDOM ACCESS DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER
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OTARI
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Recording Equipment
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Table of Contents
Radar Operation Manual
3
Safety Instructions
3
Communication with Otari
4
Fcc Statement
5
Limited Warranty
6
Please Read this First
7
Thank You
8
Table of Contents
9
Introduction
22
Section 1 Welcome to RADAR!
23
Introduction
23
Radar System Features
23
Radar II System Features
23
An Overview of Hard Disk Recording
27
Manual Overview
28
Radar Hardware Specifications
29
AC Power
29
Audio Inputs & Outputs
29
Radar II Hardware Specifications
29
Input & Output Reference Levels
30
Grounding
30
Controls & Indicators
31
Rear Panel Connectors
31
Front Panel Controls & Indicators
32
Section 2 Getting Started
35
Introduction
35
Before Starting- Please Read this
36
AC Power Level Setting
36
General
36
SCSI Terminator Installation
37
Audio Inputs/Outputs
38
About Audio Reference Levels
38
Audio Connections - Analog
38
Audio Connections - Digital
39
Power On/Off Procedure
41
Power up Procedure
41
Power down Procedure
42
Main Menu
42
System Shutdown
42
Arming Tracks Overview
43
Recording & Playback Overview
44
Locating in the Recorded Audio
44
Locating Using Fast Wind Buttons
44
Jog/Shuttle Operation (RE-8 Only)
45
Entering Jog Mode
45
Entering Shuttle Mode
46
Disk Time Available
47
Navigating Radar's Menu
48
Menus Overview
48
Moving Around in Menus
48
Navigating the Menu
49
Menu Structure
49
Default Project
51
Creating a New Project
51
Switching between Projects
51
Naming Projects
52
Naming Tracks
52
Copying Projects
52
Project Start Time
53
Project Sample Rate
53
Deleting Projects
53
Reclaiming Disk Space from Deleted Projects
53
Editing/An Overview
55
Edit Markers (MARK IN, MARK OUT, MARK SYNC)
55
Radar's Editing Clipboard
56
Radarview Graphical Interface
56
Track Window Zoom
56
Graphical Interface
56
Screen Saver Delay
56
RADAR II's Editing Clipboard
56
Arming Tracks for Record
57
Clip Indicator Leds
57
Entering Jog Mode
58
Entering Shuttle Mode
58
Section 3 RADAR Recording & Transport Operation
59
General
59
Arming Tracks for Record
59
Clip Indicator Leds
61
Sample Rate Selection
63
Sampling Rate Overview
63
Changing Radar's Sample Rate
64
Recording Operation
65
Entering RECORD
65
Punching in on Additional Tracks
65
Punch out (Dropping out of RECORD)
66
Seamless Punch out Monitoring
66
Standard Audible Punch out Monitoring
66
Record Safe Feature
67
Clear REC-READY (RE-8 Only)
67
Recording to Time Code
67
Playback Operation
68
Standard Playback
68
Reverse Playback
68
Playback to Time Code
68
TRACK solo FEATURE (RE-8 Only)
68
Additive solo Mode Operation
69
Interlock solo Mode Operation
69
Momentary solo Mode Operation
69
Varispeed Recording/Playback
70
VARISPEED Overview
70
Changing Pitch with VARISPEED
70
Changing VARISPEED Units
71
Auto Input Mode
71
AUTO INPUT Overview
71
Turning AUTO INPUT on & off
72
Auto Punch Mode
72
Setting up for an AUTO PUNCH
72
Editing AUTO PUNCH in and out Locations
72
Undo/Redo Functions
73
Locating in the Recorded Material
74
Cueing with Fast-Forward and Rewind
74
Cue to Audio" Using Fast Wind Buttons
74
Fast Forward/Rewind Operation
74
Jog/Shuttle Mode (RE-8 Only)
75
Entering Jog Mode
75
Entering Shuttle Mode
76
Auto Location
76
Programming a New Auto Locate Point
76
Recalling a Locate Point
77
AUTO PLAY after Locate
78
Editing a Locate, Mark In, or Mark out Point
78
LOCATING VIA DIRECT TIME ENTRY (RE-8 Only)
80
Cycle
81
Editing Values in a Dialog Window
86
Upgrade System
86
Modify Edit
87
Section 4 RADAR Menu Operation
88
General
88
Menus Overview
88
RADAR Menu - Top Level
88
Moving Around in Menus
88
RADAR II Menu - Top Level
88
Menu Structure
89
Entering/Exiting the Menu
90
System Menu
91
Scrolling & Selecting Within the Menu
92
Editing Values in a Dialog Window
93
Show Disk Space
94
System Information
94
System Menu
94
Digital I/O
95
Disk Mode
96
RADARLINK Solomode Selection
98
Radarlinkenable/Disable
98
Machine Control
99
Set Time & Date
100
Upgrade System
100
Project Menu
101
Copy Project
102
Create Project
102
GOTO Project
102
Name Project
102
Delete Project
103
Renumber Project
103
Sample Rate
103
Start Time
105
Freewheel Time
106
SMPTE Lock Speed
106
Sync Offset
106
Display Mode
107
MIDI Tempo Map
107
Name Track
107
Erase All Disks
108
Reclaim Space
108
Renumber Locates
108
Edit Menu
110
Undo/Redo
110
Edit Features
111
Listen
111
Modify Edit
111
Mute Tracks
111
Crossfade Time
112
Import *.WAV Files
112
Record Safe
112
Preferences Menu
113
Default Sample Rate
114
Default SMPTE Field
114
Static SMPTE out
117
Track solo Mode
117
Low Disk Warning
118
Slide Time Units
118
Fast Forward/Rewind Rate
119
Record Mode
119
Clip Hold Time
120
Peak Hold Time
120
Save State Delay
120
Audio Level
122
Diagnostics Menu
124
Mount / Unmount (File System)
124
Scan SCSI Bus
124
Disk Diagnostics
125
Check Project
127
Copy Hard Disks
127
Show Free RAM
127
Shutdown RADAR
128
Section 5 External Synchronization Features
130
General
131
Synchronization Overview
131
SMPTE Overview
131
SMPTE Frame Rates
132
Chasing a Variable Speed Time Code Source
133
SMPTE Freewheel
133
SMPTE Lock Speed
133
MIDI Time Code Sync Overview
133
Video Reference (House Sync) Overview
133
External Word Clock Overview
134
External Sync Connections
134
Time Code Connections
135
MIDI THRU Port
135
MIDI Time Code (MTC) Connections
135
MIDI Time Code Input
135
MIDI Time Code Output
135
Time Code Generator Output
135
Time Code Input
135
Video Sync Connections
135
Digital Wordclock Connections
136
Setup for Time Code Operations
137
Smpte Time Code Operation
137
Recording While Locked to Time Code
138
MIDI Tempo Map
139
Offset Overview
139
Playback to Time Code
139
SMPTE Offset
139
SMPTE Offset Operation
139
Auto Input
144
Record SAFE
144
Track Function Keys
144
Section 6 RE-8 Session Controller Features
145
Introduction
145
Track Function Keys
145
Record SAFE
145
Track solo
145
Auto Input
147
Text Entry Keys
147
LCD & Numeric Displays
148
2-Digit LED Display
148
LCD Display
148
Calculator Keys
148
ENTER Key
149
MENU/PREV Key
149
Numeric Keypad
149
PLUS) and - (MINUS) Keys
149
ENTER TIME Key
150
RECALL LOC Key
150
Transport Keys
150
Cursor Keys
151
Utility Keys
152
Jog/Shuttle Wheel
156
Entering Jog Mode
156
Entering Shuttle Mode
157
Defining a Location Using MARK in
158
Defining a Location Using MARK in
158
Defining a Location Using MARK out
158
Defining a Location Using MARK out
158
Defining a Location Using MARK SYNC
158
Defining a Location Using MARK SYNC
158
Recalling & Editing a Marked Location Point
159
Foot Switch Features
159
Radarview Zoom Features
160
Introduction
162
About the Clipboard
163
Digital Crossfades on Edit Operations
163
Defining an Audio Clip Using Mark In/Mark out
164
Marking the Start and End of an Audio Clip
164
Marking a Sync Point
164
Selecting Track(S) for Editing
165
Auditioning the Clipboard
165
Undo/Redo Functions
167
Cut
167
Copy
169
Paste
172
Erase
175
Move
176
Slide
180
Insert
182
Loop
183
Modify Edit
185
Reverse (Reverse Clipboard Material)
186
Mute Tracks Feature
187
Import *.Wav Translator Feature
188
Section 8 Backup/Restore Operation
192
Backup/Restore Overview
192
Data Sets Concept
192
SCSI Basics
192
Backup Operation
192
Data Sets Concept
193
SCSI Basics
194
Data Cartridges
195
Backup Procedure
195
Loading 8Mm Tape Cartridges
196
Backup Procedure
197
Overwrite Vs. Append
198
About Backup Options
198
All Projects
198
Current Project
199
Current Versions
199
Selected Projects
199
Aborting a Tape Backup Operation
199
Multi-Tape Backup
200
Restore Operation
200
Tape Drive Activity Indicators
202
8Mm Tape Drive Cleaning Procedure
203
Appendix A Hardware/Software Installation
208
Introduction
209
Rack Size
209
Rack Mounting
209
Airflow/Cooling
209
Rough Handling
209
A.2 Radar II Physical Installation
209
A.2.3 Airflow/Cooling
209
AC Power Level Setting
210
Grounding
210
Controls & Indicators Overview
211
Rear Panel Connectors
211
Front Panel Controls & Indicators
213
Electrical Installation
214
Audio Inputs & Outputs Overview
214
Audio Reference Levels (-10Dbm/+4Dbu
214
Balanced Vs. Unbalanced Audio Signals
214
Audio Connections - Analog
215
Audio Connections - Digital
216
Time Code Connections Diagram
218
Time Code Generator Output
218
Time Code Input
218
Digital Word Clock Connections
219
MIDI Time Code (MTC) Connections
219
Video Sync Connections
219
External SCSI Device Installation
220
SCSI Basics
220
External Disk Drive Chassis Installation/Hookup
221
SCSI Terminator Installation
221
RADARLINK Installation
222
Remote Diagnostic MODEM Hookup
222
Software Installation
223
Initial Installation Procedure
223
Software Upgrade Installation Procedure
224
Appendix B RADAR Diagnostics
228
B.1 General
228
B.1.1 Diagnostics Introduction
228
B.1.2 Diagnostics Utilities Operational Overview
228
B.2 Radar Diagnostics Operation
228
Appendix B Diagnostics
229
Diagnostics Introduction
229
Diagnostics Utilities Operational Overview
230
Radar Diagnostics Operation
231
Mount/Unmount Operating System
233
Disk Diagnostics
235
CHECK DISK Operation
236
REPAIR DISK Operation
237
INIT DISK Operation
238
Copy Hard Disks
240
Check Project
241
Error Logging
241
Realtime Errors
241
Show Free RAM
241
DEBUG Modes
242
MIDI IN/OUT Test
242
Real Time Errors
242
Error Logging
243
Show DEBUG
243
Save DEBUG
244
Recover Space
245
Remote Modem Diagnostics
245
About Modems
245
Answer Modem
246
Modem Hookup
246
Modem Menu Operation
246
Configure Modem
247
Configure Modem
247
Dial Modem
247
Hang up Modem
247
Reverse Answer
247
Reverse Dial
247
Save Modem Debug
247
Display Testing
248
Appendix D - RADARLINK Operation
250
D.2 Radarlink Setup
250
D.2.1 Electrical Connection
250
D.2.2 Software Versions
250
Appendix C - ADATLINK Operation
251
General
251
Radarlink
251
Radarlink Enable/Disable
252
Radarlink Operating Modes
253
Broadcast Mode
253
Operations Available During Broadcast Mode
254
Project Numbers Must Match
254
Synchronization
254
All Tracks" Edits
255
Solo Mode
255
RADARLINK solo Mode Via System Menu
255
Track Arm & solo
256
Backup/Restore Error Messages
258
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