Fostex D2424LV User Manual

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Quick Operation Guide

24 Track Digital Recorder

Model

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO RTN

 

 

 

AUTO RTN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO PLAY

CLIPBOARD

 

AUTO PUNCH

 

PGM SEL

EXIT/NO

EXECUTE/YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OUT

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IN

OUT

END

24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREVIEW

 

 

 

EJECT

CHASE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LOCATE MEMORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT

 

SETUP

UNDO/REDO

PREV

NEXT

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STORE

RECALL

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NEXT TC

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LOCATE

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Introduction

Items on "Preparation of the current drive," "Formatting the disk" and "Set up of the internal clock," which must be carried out upon purchasing D2424LV, are explained in this Quick Operation Guide. Before operating D2424LV, please read this manual and carry out preparations by carefully following the explanations.

Although fundamental operating methods are also given here, to obtain utmost performance of D2424LV, it is also recommended to read the "Reference Manual" which is the main text.

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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."

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6.Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8.Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation.

For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9.Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

10.Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11.Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12.Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14.Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

15.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17.Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions.

All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

18.The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray of water.

19.Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the appliance.

20.The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position.

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Contents

 

Package contents.............................................................................................................................

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Recording media..............................................................................................................................

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Preparation for the current drive....................................................................................................

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Installing a hard disk in the caddy...................................................................................................

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Formatting a hard disk drive...............................................................................................................

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Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk......................................

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Setup of the Internal Clock............................................................................................................

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Connecting a analog mixer...........................................................................................................

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Connecting a digital mixer.............................................................................................................

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Initial settings....................................................................................................................................

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About Sampling Frequency.............................................................................................................

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Basic recording...............................................................................................................................

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Basic analog recording.......................................................................................................................

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Undo and redo recording (single undo/redo)...............................................................................

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Basic digital recording.......................................................................................................................

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Multitrack recording using overdubbing....................................................................................

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Ping-pong recording......................................................................................................................

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MIxdown.........................................................................................................................................................

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Basic Locate function....................................................................................................................

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Recording in a new Program.........................................................................................................

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Changing the program FS.........................................................................................................

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Playback using theVari-pitch function........................................................................................

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<Recording media>

The D2424LV 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.

<Damages>

Fostex in not responsible for any direct or consequential damages caused by operating the recorder and/ or a connected E-IDE hard disk.

<Copyrights>

It is prohibited by law to use materials recorded on the recorder from music CDs and/ or video tapes for which copyrights belong to a third party for commercial contents, broadcasts, sales, and/ or distribution, except for your personal entertainment.

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Package contents

Make sure that the package contains all the items listed below. The illustrations may not precisely match the appearance of the actual items. If you find that items are missing, contact your local dealer.

Main unit

Caddy

Install a hard disk into this case. Refer to page “6” for more information.

Detachable controller

Hard disk fixing screws

Use these screws to fix the hard disk to the caddy. Refer to page “7” for more information.

Recording media

The D2424LV is not equipped with any recording medium for recording/playback such as a hard disk drive (in this manual, we call the installed medium "current drive"). Therefore, to execute the multitrack recording using the D2424LV, you have to separately prepare a current drive.

For a current drive, you can use any universal "E-IDE" hard disk drive* which has been tested and approved by FOSTEX. A hard disk drive can be installed in the removable case attached.

<OPERATION CONFIRMED HD & BACKUP MEDIA LIST for FOSTEX D2424LV>

The updated information on the operation-confirmed HD and backup media for D2424LV 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.

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Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide

Preparation for the current drive

The D2424LV 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. Prepare the following items for hard disk installation:

Hard disk unit

Fixing screws

Caddy

<Note>

Be sure to turn off the power to the D2424LV (or remove the power cable from the AC outlet) before installing a hard disk.

Installing a hard disk in the caddy

First, you need to disassemble the caddy included in the package so that you can install a hard disk into it.

• Disassembling the caddy

1.Apply your thumb to the edge of the case on the connector side as shown in the figure, and slightly pull the cover in the direction of the arrow.

2.Apply your thumbs to the side of the case and open the cover. In the same manner, open the cover on the other side. (Caution: Be careful not to pinch your fingers.)

<Notes on handling a hard disk>

A hard disk is a high-precision device. Do not apply any impact to the disk when and after you install it in the caddy. Do not leave the disk near a device that generates a strong magnetic field. Choose a level and stable surface for installation. 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 caddy. If the switch is set to “Slave,” the hard disk will not function correctly.

Refer to the instruction manual that came with your hard disk for more information on the DIP (Jumper) switch setting.

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• Connecting cables

1.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.

<Note on the connectors>

Some connectors on the hard disks may be too tight to connect cables easily. Do not apply excessive force to such connectors to avoid injury or damage to the hard disk.

• Fixing the hard disk to the case

1.Align the screw holes.

As shown in the figure, align the screw holes on the side of the disk with the holes on the case.

2.Insert four included fixing screws (two screws on each side) and tighten them.

Align the screw holes on the other side of the hard disk with the holes on the case.

Tighten four screws (two on each side).

<Note on tightening the screws>

Do not tighten the screws too much. Otherwise, you may damage the case.

• Assembling the case

<Note>

When you assemble the case, follow the note below:

If a projecting part on the hard disk touches the cover, apply the insulation seal (included in the package) to the surface of the case where the part would touch. If you use the disk with its part touching the cover, a short-circuit may occur, leading to a malfunction.

1.Assemble the case by installing the covers.

After you assemble the case, store the case in a place not subject to magnetic fields. If you remove the case from the recorder and store or move the unit, cover the connectors on the caddy with the dust cover (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.

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Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide

• Installing the removable case in the recorder

1. Install the caddy (containing a hard disk inside) into the slot.

Push in the case with the correct side facing toward you. (Use both hands to push it in so that the surface of the case and the front panel become flush.)

2. Use the coin to lock the caddy.

Caddy

Coin etc.

<CAUTION>

Do not forget to lock the caddy installed into the slot.

When locking or unlocking the caddy with the coin, make sure that the recorder's power is off.

• Connecting a detachable controller

1. Attach a detachable controller (included) to the hooks on the front panel.

2. Securely insert the controller’s connector cable to the connector on the front panel.

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.

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Formatting a hard disk drive

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.

<CAUTION>

Be sure to connect the recorder to the power supply specified in the specification section of the Reference manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage.

1. Turn the power on.

The display will show the ROM version and time/date, followed by “Initializing...” -> “Current IDE Drv” -> [(hard disk model name)]. Then after “Unformat!” appears momentarily, the recorder automatically accesses the Disk Format menu in the SETUP mode and the following screen appears.

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2. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The E-IDE hard disk name will be displayed and, “SURE?” and “?” will flash.

 

 

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SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The display changes the screen for setting the sampling frequency and quantization (default indication is “44.1 kHz 24bit?”).

 

 

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4. Select desired sampling frequency/quantization with the Jog dial (or [PREV] key/[NEXT] key).

For sampling frequency/quantization, other settings given in chart below can be selected in addition to the presently shown "44.1kHz 24bit."

At selecting the sampling frequency/quantization, be sure to refer to <Note> below.

The sampling frequency:

The sampling frequency and quantizing of the current drive (E-IDE hard disk) are setup during the formatting or reformatting process.

Consequently, all programs in the current drive will adhere to the sampling frequency used at formatting. You can change the format, however, after compiling a program.

In other words, a variety of programs with different sampling frequencies can be installed on the current drive. But alterable frequencies will be limited, depending on quantization at formatting. For details, refer to page “23”.

Sampling frequency

44.1kHz

48kHz

 

88.2kHz

96kHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quantization

16 bits

24 bits

16 bits

 

24 bits

24 bits

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Number of available tracks

24 real tracks + 32 additional tracks

8 real tracks + 48 additional tracks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Available recording time after formatting>

A greater sampling frequency will reduce the available recording time/space after formatting. Under the same sampling frequency setting, the greater quantization (bit number) reduces the available recording time.

The following table shows the "approximate available recording time" under each sampling frequency/quantization. Depending on your medium, the available recording time may differ slightly. It will be a good idea to check the available recording time. See “Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk” on page “11.”

Note that the available time values in the following table are based on a mono track recording.

Capacity

 

44.1kHz

48kHz

88.2kHz

96kHz

 

16 bits

24 bits

16 bits

24 bits

24 bits

24 bits

 

 

10.0GB

Approx. 1888min.

Approx. 1258min.

Approx. 1735min.

Approx. 1156min.

Approx. 628min.

Approx. 577min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Note>

You cannot save audio data recorded in a 88.2kHz/24bit or 96kHz/24bit program using an adat digital signal. See the Reference manual for details about the save/load operations.

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