Akai DPS12 Operator's Manual
DIGITAL PERSONAL STUDIO
Software Version V2.1
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Operator’ s Manual
WARNING!!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECT RIC 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.
THE SYMBOLS ARE RULED BY UL STANDARDS (U.S.A.)
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 intented to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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WARNING
WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
WARNING
The DPS12 is designed to be used in a standard household environment.
Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that your DPS12 meets
the power requirements in your area. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or Akai Professional dealer.
120 VAC @ 60 Hz for USA and Canada
220~240 VAC @ 50 Hz for Europe
PROTECTING YOURSELF AND THE DPS12
• Never touch the AC plug with wet hands.
• Always disconnect the DPS12 from the power supply by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
• Allow only an AKAI professional dealer or qualified professional engineer to repair or reassemble the
DPS12. Apart from voiding the warranty, unauthorized engineers might touch live internal parts and receive
a serious electrical shock.
• Do not put, or allow anyone to put any object, especially metal objects, into the DPS12.
• Use only a household AC power supply. Never use a DC power supply.
• If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the DPS12, disconnect the power, and call your dealer.
• Make sure that the unit is well-ventilated, and away from direct sunlight.
• To avoid damage to internal circuitry, as well as the external finish, keep the DPS12 away from sources of
direct heat (stoves, radiators, etc.).
• Avoid using aerosol insecticides, etc. near the DPS12. They may damage the surface, and may ignite.
• Do not use denaturated alcohol, thinner or similar chemicals to clean the DPS12. They will damage the
finish.
• Modification of this equipment is dangerous, and can result in the functions of the DPS12 being impaired.
Never attempt to modify the equipment in any way.
• Make sure that the DPS12 is always well-supported when in use (either in a specially-designed equipment
rack, or a firm level surface).
• In order to assure optimum performance of your DPS12, select the setup location carefully, and make sure
the equipment is used properly. Avoid setting up the DPS12 in the following locations:
1. In a humid or dusty environment
2. In a room with poor ventilation
3. On a surface which is not horizontal
4. Inside a vehicle such as a car, where it will be subject to vibration
5. In an extremely hot or cold environment
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WARNING
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
This equipment is fitted with an approved non-rewireable UK mains plug.
To change the fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:
1) Remove the fuse cover and old fuse.
2) Fit a new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp A.S.T.A or BSI approved type.
3) Refit the fuse cover.
If the AC mains plug fitted to the lead supplied with this equipment is not suitable for your type of AC outlet
sockets, it should be changed to an AC mains lead, complete with moulded plug, to the appropriate type.
If this is not possible, the plug should be cut off and a correct one fitted to suit the AC outlet. This should
be fused at 5 Amps.
If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should NOT BE GREATER than 5 Amp.
PLEASE NOTE: THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED TO AVOID A POSSIBLE
SHOCK HAZARD SHOULD IT BE INSERTED INTO A 13 AMP SOCKET
ELSEWHERE.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW —EARTH
BLUE —NEUTRAL
BROWN —LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E or with the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or coloured GREEN and
YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
L or coloured RED.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
Ensure that all the terminals are securely tightened and no loose strands of wire exist.
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain the cord grip is clamped over the outer sheath of the lead
and not simply over the wires.
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WARNING
VENTILATION
Do not prevent the unit's ventilation, especially by placing the unit on the soft carpet, in a narrow space,
or by placing objects on the unit's chassis—top, side, or rear panels. Always keep the unit's chassis at least
10 centimeters from any other objects.
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CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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FCC WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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AVIS POUR LES ACHETEURS CANADIENS DU DPS12i
Le présent appareil numérique n’ément pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The AKAI DPS12 is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses software in DISKs and ROMs.
This software, and all related documentation, including this Operator’s Manual, contain proprietary information
which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software or its documentation may
be copied, transferred or modified. You may not modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for profit or
create derivative works based on the software and its related documentation or any part there of without prior
written consent from AKAI professional M.I. Corp., Yokohama, Japan.
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WARNING
WARRANTY
AKAI professional M.I. Corp. warrants its products, when purchased from an authorized “AKAI professional”
dealer, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 (twelve) months from the date
of purchase. Warranty service is effective and available to the original purchase only, and only on completion
and return of the AKAI professional Warranty Registration Card within 14 days of purchase.
Warranty coverage is valid for factory-authorized updates to AKAI instruments and their software, when their
installation is performed by an authorized AKAI professional Service Center, and a properly completed
Warranty Registration has been returned to your “AKAI professional” dealer.
To obtain service under this warranty, the product must, on discovery of the detect, be properly packed and
shipped to the nearest AKAI professional Service Center. The party requesting warranty service must provide
proof of original ownership and date of purchase of the product.
If the warranty is valid, AKAI professional will, without charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace the
defective part(s). Without a valid warranty, the entire cost of the repair (parts and labor) is the responsibility
of the product's owner.
AKAI professional warrants that it will make all necessary adjustments, repairs and replacements at no cost
to the original owner within 12 (twelve) months of the purchase date if:
1) The product fails to perform its specified functions due to failure of one or more of its components.
2) The product fails to perform its specified functions due to defects in workmanship.
3) The product has been maintained and operated by the owner in strict accordance with the written
instructions for proper maintenance and use as specified in this Operator's Manual.
Before purchase and use, owners should determine the suitability of the product for their intended use, and
owner assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. AKAI professional shall not be liable
for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of use, or inability to use the product.
The warranty provides only those benefits specified, and does not cover defects or repairs needed as a result
of acts beyond the control of AKAI professional, including but not limited to:
1) Damage caused by abuse, accident, negligence. AKAI professional will not cover under warranty any
original factory disk damaged or destroyed as a result of the owner's mishandling.
2) Damage caused by any tampering, alteration or modification of the product: operating software, mechanical
or electronic components.
3) Damage caused by failure to maintain and operate the product in strict accordance with the written
instructions for proper maintenance and use as specified in this Operator's Manual.
4) Damage caused by repairs or attempted repairs by unauthorized persons.
5) Damage caused by fire, smoke, falling objects, water or other liquids, or natural events such as rain, floods,
earthquakes, lightning, tornadoes, storms, etc.
6) Damage caused by operation on improper voltages.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This warranty becomes void if the product or its software is electronically
modified, altered or tampered with in any way.
AKAI professional shall not be liable for costs involved in packing or preparing the product for shipping, with
regard to time, labor, or materials, shipping or freight costs, or time or expense involved in transporting the
product to and from AKAI professional Authorized Service Center or Authorized Dealer.
AKAI professional will not cover under warranty an apparent malfunction that is determined to be user error,
or owner's inability to use the product.
THE DURATION OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
AKAI professional hereby excludes incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to:
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1) Loss of time.
2) Inconvenience
3) Delay in performance of the Warranty.
4) The loss of use of the product.
5) Commercial loss.
6) Breach of any express or implied warranty, including the Implied Warranty of Merchantability, applicable to
this product.
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Outline of the DPS12 ..........................................1
Features of the DPS12....................................................................................................1
Parts and functions..........................................................................................................2
Top panel..................................................................................................................2
Front panel ...............................................................................................................5
Rear panel................................................................................................................5
Using a drive ...................................................................................................................6
Notes on using a drive.....................................................................................................6
About external SCSI devices...........................................................................................7
Connecting an external SCSI device .......................................................................7
About Projects .................................................................................................................9
About physical tracks and virtual tracks ..........................................................................9
TRACK MIX channels and THRU MIX channels...........................................................10
About a scene memory .................................................................................................13
About DPS12’s user interface .......................................................................................13
Using the display....................................................................................................13
Changing a setting or a value ................................................................................16
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Chapter 2: Recording on the DPS12..................................19
Connections ..................................................................................................................19
Preparing to record........................................................................................................21
Turning on the power to the DPS12.......................................................................21
Formatting a disk....................................................................................................21
Creating a new Project...........................................................................................23
MAIN screen and TRACK VIEW screen .......................................................................24
MAIN screen ..........................................................................................................24
TRACK VIEW screen .............................................................................................25
Recording the first track ................................................................................................26
Recording signal flow .............................................................................................26
Recording to the first track .....................................................................................27
Using a locate point.......................................................................................................29
Overdubbing..................................................................................................................30
Overdubbing signal flow.........................................................................................30
Overdub operation .................................................................................................31
Using the Undo/Redo functions.....................................................................................31
Undo level = 1 (default setting) ..............................................................................31
Undo level = 2 or higher .........................................................................................32
Punch In/Out .................................................................................................................32
Mixdown ........................................................................................................................34
Mixdown signal flow ...............................................................................................34
Mixdown procedure................................................................................................35
Using Mixer mode ..................................................................................................35
Completing the operation on the DPS12.......................................................................37
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Chapter 3: Transport/Locate operation .............................38
Transport operation .......................................................................................................38
Transport button operation.....................................................................................38
Using the [JOG] dial and the [SHUTTLE] dial ........................................................38
Using [TO] key and [FROM] key ............................................................................40
Locate operation............................................................................................................41
Storing locate points...............................................................................................41
Moving to a locate point .........................................................................................42
Locating the zero position of the time counter .......................................................42
Locating the end point of a song ............................................................................43
Deleting a locate point from the locate list .............................................................43
Using the Quick Locate function ............................................................................44
Repeat function ......................................................................................................45
Using the [IN] and [OUT] keys to play data between the [IN] point
and the [OUT] point................................................................................................46
Pre-Locate..............................................................................................................46
Post-Locate ............................................................................................................46
Entering a time value in the counter.......................................................................47
Chapter 4: Punch In/Out...................................................... 48
Manual Punch In/Out.....................................................................................................48
Punch In/Out operation using the transport buttons...............................................48
Punch In/Out operation using a foot switch............................................................49
Auto Punch In/Out .........................................................................................................50
Punch In/Out Rehearsal ................................................................................................51
Chapter 5: Assigning Input Signals and Virtual Tracks
(Assign Mode).....................................................52
About Assign mode .......................................................................................................52
Switching between TRACK MIX and THRU MIX (THRU) .............................................52
Assigning input sources to tracks (SOURCE) ...............................................................54
Assigning a virtual track to a physical track...................................................................56
TRACK ERASE function ........................................................................................57
Chapter 6: Mixer Function (Mixer Mode) ...........................58
About Mixer mode .........................................................................................................58
Basic operation in Mixer mode ......................................................................................58
Level/pan settings .........................................................................................................61
LEVEL ....................................................................................................................61
P A N ........................................................................................................................61
Equalizer settings ..........................................................................................................62
Turning the equalizer on/off (EQ ON/OFF) ............................................................62
Setting the frequency rate (EQ HIGH/MID/LOW FREQ)........................................62
Setting the level (EQ HIGH/MID/LOW LEVEL) ......................................................63
Setting the band width (EQ MID WIDTH)...............................................................63
Displaying all EQ parameters of a given channel (STRIP)............................................64
AUX send settings.........................................................................................................64
● When “2 MONO” is selected: .................................................................................64
Send level setting (AUX SEND-A(B)).....................................................................64
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Selecting PRE/POST (AUX A (B) PRE/POST).......................................................65
● When “STEREO” is selected:.................................................................................66
Send pan setting (AUX SEND PAN) ......................................................................66
Send level setting (AUX SEND LEVEL).................................................................66
Selecting PRE/POST (AUX PRE/POST) ...............................................................67
Other settings ................................................................................................................67
SETUP ...................................................................................................................67
Extra Bus................................................................................................................68
Channel ON/OFF (CHANNEL)...............................................................................69
MIDI settings (MIDI CONTROL).............................................................................69
GLOBAL.................................................................................................................70
SCENE MEMORY.........................................................................................................71
Storing a scene ......................................................................................................71
Recalling a scene...................................................................................................71
Erasing a scene .....................................................................................................72
Chapter 7: Advanced technique for mixing ......................73
Mixing and recording several input signals ...................................................................73
Mixing several inputs via AUX.......................................................................................74
Digital input from an external device .............................................................................75
Using the Solo function .................................................................................................76
Using virtual tracks ........................................................................................................78
Digital ping-pong recording ...........................................................................................79
Using an external effect unit for mixdown .....................................................................80
Adding sounds during mixdown ....................................................................................81
Chapter 8: Edit technique (Edit mode) ..............................82
Using an Edit mode screen ...........................................................................................82
Basic operations in Edit mode.......................................................................................83
Type and function of edit commands.............................................................................84
COPY PASTE .................................................................................................84
COPY INSERT................................................................................................85
CUT PASTE ....................................................................................................86
CUT INSERT ..................................................................................................86
INSERT SILENCE..................................................................................................86
CUT DISCARD ...............................................................................................87
CUT MOVE .....................................................................................................87
TIME STRETCH.....................................................................................................87
STRETCH INSERT ................................................................................................87
Chapter 9: Control Panel.....................................................89
Basic operation of the Control Panel.............................................................................89
Control Panel parameters .............................................................................................89
AUTO PUNCH (Setting Auto Punch In/Out points) ................................................89
VARI PITCH ...........................................................................................................90
TIME DISPLAY (Setting the time counter display) .................................................91
TIME OFFSET (offset of relative time)...................................................................92
TO/FROM TIME (time settings for the [TO] key and [FROM] key).........................93
PLAY MONITOR (selecting a monitoring source during playback) ........................93
Sync (synchronization)...........................................................................................94
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Chapter 10: Project management (Project mode) ............99
SAMPLING RATE ..................................................................................................95
BEAT MAP .............................................................................................................95
TEMPO MAP..........................................................................................................96
FOOT SWITCH ......................................................................................................97
MIDI (Selecting a function of the MIDI OUT/THRU jack) .......................................97
LCD CONTRAST ...................................................................................................97
OTHER (other setting) ...........................................................................................98
CD-R/RW SETUP ..................................................................................................98
What is a Project? .........................................................................................................99
Using the Project mode screen .....................................................................................99
Creating a new Project ................................................................................................100
Recalling a Project ......................................................................................................101
Erasing a Project .........................................................................................................101
Backing up a Project to an external device .................................................................102
Backup to CD-R/RW ............................................................................................103
Reloading the backup Project .....................................................................................105
Chapter 11: Using a disk (Disk mode) .............................107
Notes on handling a disk .............................................................................................107
Using the Disk mode screen .......................................................................................107
Changing the current drive ..........................................................................................108
Viewing the drive information ......................................................................................109
Formatting a disk.........................................................................................................110
Defragmenting a disk .................................................................................................. 111
Copying data in the disk .............................................................................................. 112
Using a removable drive.............................................................................................. 113
CD-R/RW Drive .................................................................................................... 113
CD-R/RW Mode ................................................................................................... 113
Drive Information.................................................................................................. 114
Making an Audio CD ............................................................................................ 115
writing a Disc ........................................................................................................ 115
Finishing disc write ............................................................................................... 115
Playing Back the Audio CD .................................................................................. 116
Erasing Data from a CD-RW disc......................................................................... 117
Chapter 12: MIDI applications .......................................... 118
Synchronizing an external device to the DPS12 (MTC) .............................................. 118
Synchronizing an external device to the DPS12 (MIDI Clock) .................................... 119
Synchronizing the DPS12 to an external device (MTC) ..............................................122
Controlling the DPS12 remotely from an external device (MMC)................................123
Recording and playing back a scene memory of the mix parameters.........................124
Recording and playing back a mix automation............................................................125
DPS12 MIDI Control Change Assign Table ..........................................................127
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Chapter 13: Using the effects...........................................128
Effect signal flow .........................................................................................................128
Global effects and Insert effects..................................................................................128
Using effects for mixdown ...........................................................................................129
Selecting an effect type........................................................................................129
Using effect return signals as analog inputs.........................................................130
Routing effect return signals to THRU MIX channels...........................................132
Setting the effect send level .................................................................................132
Adjusting the effect return level............................................................................133
Recording sound to a track while applying an Insert effect .........................................134
Effect type and parameter ...........................................................................................137
MONO CHORUS (G) ...........................................................................................137
STEREO CHORUS (G)........................................................................................137
XOVER CHORUS(G)...........................................................................................138
MONO FLANGER (G)..........................................................................................138
STEREO FLANGER (G) ......................................................................................138
XOVER FLANGER (G) ........................................................................................139
PAN FLANGER (G) ..............................................................................................139
MONO PHASER (I)..............................................................................................140
STEREO PHASER (I) ..........................................................................................140
XOVER PHASER (I) ............................................................................................140
PAN PHASER (I) ..................................................................................................141
PITCH SHIFT (I)...................................................................................................141
ROTARY SPEAKER (I) ........................................................................................142
AUTO PAN (I).......................................................................................................142
TRIGGER PAN (I) ................................................................................................143
MONO DELAY (G) ...............................................................................................143
PING PONG DELAY (G) ......................................................................................143
PANNING DELAY (G) ..........................................................................................144
STEREO DELAY (G)............................................................................................144
XOVER DELAY (G) ..............................................................................................144
TAPE ECHO (G)...................................................................................................145
REVERB>SMALL ROOM (Small Room Reverb) (G)...........................................145
REVERB>BIG ROOM (Big Room Reverb) (G) ....................................................145
REVERB>SMALL HALL (Small Hall Reverb) (G) ................................................146
REVERB>BIG HALL (Big Hall Reverb) (G)..........................................................146
REVERB>NON-LINEAR (Non-linear Reverb) (G) ...............................................147
REVERB>REVERSE (Reverse Reverb) (G)........................................................147
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER (I)................................................................................147
EXPANDER (I) .....................................................................................................148
NOISE GATE (I) ...................................................................................................148
DIGITAL EQ (I) .....................................................................................................148
AUTOWAH (I).......................................................................................................149
TOUCH WAH (I)...................................................................................................149
CHORUS>DELAY (G)..........................................................................................149
FLANGE>DELAY (G) ...........................................................................................150
PHASER>DELAY (G)...........................................................................................150
REVERB>STUDIO (G).........................................................................................150
REVERB>LIVE HOUSE (G).................................................................................151
REVERB>MEDIUM HALL (G)..............................................................................151
REVERB>BRIGHT HALL (G)...............................................................................151
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Appendix..............................................................................153
Specifications ..............................................................................................................153
MIDI Implementation Chart .........................................................................................155
IDE/SCSI Conversion Kit.............................................................................................156
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Chapter 1: Outline of the DPS12
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Note:
This manual has been prepared based on the DPS12 . Please read DPS12 in the manual as DPS12i,
unless otherwise noted specifically.
This chapter describes the features of the DPS12 and the name of its parts and functions. It also describes
the DPS12’s unique conceptual design and operating method. AKAI professtional recommends that you
read this chapter thoroughly even though you may already be quite familiar with multitrack recorders and
mixing consoles.
Features of the DPS12
The DPS12 has the following features:
• The DPS12 includes a hard disk recorder that enables you to perform 12-track recording/playback,
and a 20-channel digital mixer. You can record and mix down on a single DPS12 as if you were using
a multitrack recorder.
• The DPS12 provides you with 12 recording/playback tracks (physical tracks) and 250 data storage
tracks (virtual tracks). Switching among virtual tracks that are assigned to physical tracks allows you to
record multiple takes of the same part or phrase and later select the best take for mixdown.
• The mixer section is fully loaded with EQ, Pan, two AUX sends, and Level capabilities. In addition to 12
TRACK MIX channels that control the output from the recorder tracks, 8 THRU MIX channels are
available to directly control input signals from the INPUT jacks.You can mix down the signal from a
connected synthesizer, tone module, and/or external ef fect processor while playing back 12 tracks on
the recorder section.
• Up to six external hard disks and/or MO drives can be connected to the SCSI connector for backup and
recording.
• Connecting a MIDI device, such as a MIDI sequencer, allows for sync master or slave operation. Using
MMC (MIDI Machine Control) also enables you to remote-control the DPS12 from a connected external
device.
• Up to 100 locate points in songs can be named and stored. Y ou can immediately jump to any specified
locate point with an easy operation. A “Quick Locate function” that assigns locate points to the keys on
the front panel is also available.
• The DPS12 offers an improved and integrated edit function. You can specify track(s) to edit, and the
range of various editing operations, such as Copy & Paste, Cut & Paste, and Copy & Insert.
• The DPS12 is equipped with a scene memory that stores mix settings. You can create several mix
configurations with different balance and EQ settings. You can also adjust the mix-related parameters
via MIDI. Combining this with a MIDI sequencer will enable a mix automation.
• The internal effect board, EB2M, will provide you with two-channel, internally-connected digital effects.
This enables you to handle all signals, from recording through the application of effects to mixdown, in
the digital domain.
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Parts and functions
This section describes the part names and functions. The names of the controls on the top panel are
shown in brackets [ ].
Top panel
1 2 3 4 5 6
INPUT
1
INPUT GAIN
OVER
OVER
OVER
3
4
MICLINE
MICLINE
MICLINE
CHANNEL SELECT
3
4
C
R
5
C
C
R
L
R
L
5
MICLINE
RECORD SELECT
6
C
R
L
OVER
QUICK LOCATE
7
C
L
6
MICLINE
H
8
C
R
R
L
L
2
3
4
5
6
OVER
OVER
1
2
MICLINE
12345678
ABCDEFG
12345678
12345678
1
2
C
C
R
L
R
L
L
12345678
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1 INPUT jacks 1–6
Connect line-level electronic instruments, such as a synthesizer, and microphones to these analog
input jacks. The signal input from these jacks will be routed to the tracks of the recorder section or to
the mixer section, depending on the settings. These input jacks accept balanced stereo signals.
GroundColdHot
Balanced signal input
2 Peak indicators
These indicators light up when the signals input from the INPUT jacks 1–6 clip.
3 [INPUT GAIN] controls 1–6
Use these controls to adjust the gain of the signals input from the INPUT jacks 1–6.
4 [RECORD SELECT] keys
Use these keys to select a recording track (physical track). When these keys are turned on, the LEDs
above them flash, indicating that the corresponding tracks enter recording-standby mode. Pressing the
keys again will cancel the standby mode. When the [SOLO] key (mr) is turned on, these buttons are
used to select solo channels.
5 [CHANNEL SELECT] keys
These keys are used to select channels for edit or mixer operations. They are also used to specify the
locate point for the Quick Locate function.
6 [PAN] controls
These knobs are used to adjust the panning (stereo position) of the TRACK MIX channels.
2
7 Channel faders
D
F2 F3 F4 F5
F6
JOG PLAY
NOPQR
SOLO
CANCEL
NUMBER/NAME
ENTER
mw
mt
mu
mv
These faders control the level of TRACK MIX channels.
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F1
F2 F3 F4 F5
MNOPQR
F6
8 Display
This LCD display indicates various information required for operating the DPS12, such as the time
counter and level meter.
9 Function keys ([F1] – [F6])
These keys are used to execute or turn on/off the functions that appear on the bottom row of the
display.
mr
ms
mr [SOLO] ([CANCEL]) key
This key enables the Solo function in the mixer section. When this key is turned on, you can monitor the
tracks selected via the [RECORD SELECT] keys. It is also used as a [CANCEL] key to cancel the entry of
numeric values or characters.
ms [NUMBER/NAME] ([ENTER]) key
This key enables the input of numeric values and characters. When this key is turned on, the LED
above this key flashes, and you can enter the numbers, alphabets, and symbols, using the keys on the
top panel that have the corresponding labels below them. This key is also used as an [ENTER] key that
confirm the entry of the values and characters.
mt [JOG] dial
This dial is used to change the setting or value of an item selected by the cursor on the display . When
the [JOG PLA Y] key mv is turned on, you can perform jog-playback depending on the speed and direction
in which you rotate the dial.
mu [SHUTTLE] dial
This dial is used to select one digit of a time field value to be changed that was displayed via the [JOG]
dial. When the [JOG PLAY] key mv is turned on, you can perform shuttle-playback depending on the
angle and direction of this dial.
mv [JOG PLAY] key
This key enables jog-playback and shuttle playback. When this key is turned on, the waveform of a
selected channel appears on the display, and you can perform jog-playback via the [JOG] dial and
shuttle-playback via the [SHUTTLE] dial.
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mw [CURSOR] key
The cursor key is used to move the cursor (highlighted part) on the display to select an item to set.
MASTER
MAIN
MIXER
X
VIEW
EDIT
ASSIGN
T
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IN
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Y
DISKUPROJECT
EDIT POINT PLAY
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OUT&TO#FROM
LOCATE
GO TO
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my
mz
m{
nr
TRACK
ns
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mx Mode keys ([MAIN] key / [TRACK VIEW] key / [ASSIGN] key / [DISK] key / [PROJECT] key /
[MIXER] key / [EDIT] key)
These keys are used to switch among various operating modes (MAIN mode, TRACK VIEW mode,
MIXER mode, etc.). The [MAIN], [TRACK VIEW], and [MIXER] keys are effective even during the recording
or playback operation, while the other keys are effective only when the operation is stopped.
my [UNDO] key
This key is used to cancel the recording or editing operation you just performed. When you press this
key right after you perform recording or editing, the previous status is restored and the LED above the
[UNDO] key lights up (Undo). Pressing the [UNDO] key again restores the status obtained when you
performed the recording or editing operation, and the LED turns off (Redo).
mx
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The range of the Undo level parameter (to set how many previous operations can be
restored via the
[UNDO]
key) is 0 to 250. If the Undo level is set to “2” or higher, press the
[UNDO]
key, then enter the number of possible undo operations.
mz Edit point keys ([IN] key / [OUT] key)
These keys are used to store IN/OUT points that are used to specify the range for the Auto Punch In/
Out function and Edit function.
m{ Edit play keys ([TO] key / [FROM] key)
These keys are used for the Edit Play function that plays back data from or to the current stop position.
nr Locate keys ([MEMORY] key / [GO TO] key)
These keys are used to store the locate point (the position information in a song) and move the current
position on the DPS12 to any locate point.
ns Transport buttons
These keys are used to control the transport operation of the DPS12, such as recording, playback,
stop, etc. Each button has the following function:
• [REC] button............This button is used to record. Pressing the [ ] button while holding down the
[REC] button causes a track with its [RECORD SELECT] key on to enter recording
mode. Recording mode is also entered when you press the [REC] button while
holding down the [ ] button during playback (Punch In).
• [ ] button ............. This button is used to play back data. Pressing this button during recording
cancels recording, and playback continues (Punch Out).
• [ ] button ............. This button is used to stop recording, playback, fast forward, and rewind.
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• [ ] button ............ This button is used to rewind. Pressing this button while the transport section is
stopped causes the time counter on the display to count backward at high speed.
Pressing and holding down this button during playback causes fast reverse
playback for as long as you hold it down (Review).
• [ ] button............This button is used to fast forward. Pressing this button while the transport section
is stopped causes the time counter on the display to count forward at high speed.
Pressing and holding down this button during playback causes fast playback for
as long as you hold it down (Cue).
nt [MASTER] fader
This fader adjusts the master level of the mixer section.
Front panel
PHONES
LEVEL
MAXMIN
1 2 3
1 PHONES (headphones) jack
Connect monitoring headphones to this jack, which outputs the same signal as that output from the
MASTER OUT jacks on the rear panel.
2 LEVEL (headphones level) control
This control adjusts the volume level of the headphones connected to the PHONES jack.
3 Internal drive
This is reserved for mounting internal Removable Media drive.
Rear panel
POWER
OFF
ON
FOOT SW. SCSI
MIDI
OUT/ THRU IN
OPTICAL AUX SEND MASTER OUT
OUT IN A B L R
87 65 4321
1 MASTER OUT L/R jacks
These jacks output a stereo signal that is a mix of each channel (TRACK MIX channels + THRU MIX
channels) of the mixer section.
2 AUX SEND (AUX send) A/B jacks
These jacks output a signal from each channel of the mixer section (TRACK MIX channels + THRU
MIX channels) to Send A/B. (If AUX TYPE is set to STEREO, a left signal and right signal will be output
from jack A and jack B respectively.)
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3 OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks
These jacks are used to transmit digital audio signals to and from a connected external digital device,
such as a DA T recorder. Depending on the settings, digital signals input from the OPTICAL IN jack are
sent to the tracks in the recorder section (physical tracks), or directly to the mixer section. The OPTICAL
OUT jack outputs the same signal as the digital signal output from the MASTER OUT jacks 1.
4 MIDI IN, OUT/THRU connectors
These connectors are used to transmit sync signals and control signals to and from a connected
external MIDI device, such as a MIDI sequencer.
5 SCSI connector
This connector is used to connect an external hard disk or MO drive.
6 FOOT SW. (foot switch) jack
This jack is used to connect a foot switch to control the Punch In/Out operation and playback/stop
operation with your foot.
7 POWER switch
This switch turns on/off the power to the DPS12.
8 Power connector
Connect the included power cable here.
Using a drive
If you have a drive installed on the DPS12, you can store audio data and other information on a disk. A
storage medium with a capacity of 1 GB can accommodate audio data of up to three hours sixteen minutes
(at a sampling rate of 44.1kHz in monaural).
Notes on using a drive
• To be able to use a disk on the DPS12, you need to format a disk first. (Refer to page 21, 110 for
information on how to format a disk.)
• If a disk is damaged for some reason, its data will be lost forever. We recommend that important data
be backed up to an external hard disk or an MO drive. (Refer to page 102 for information on backing up
data.)
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About external SCSI devices
The rear panel of the DPS12 is equipped with a half-pitch 50-pin SCSI connector (SCSI-2 standard),
which you can connect to an external hard disk or MO drive to back up, record, or play back data.
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NOTES :
• Some models of external SCSI devices may not be compatible with the DPS12. Also, you may not
be able to record or playback, or you may have only a limited number of tracks available for
simultaneous multitrack recording and playback.
• Consult AKAI professional technical support for more information on the manufacturers and models
of external SCSI devices that are compatible with the DPS12.
Connecting an external SCSI device
■ Connecting a single SCSI device
Use a SCSI cable to connect the DPS12 and one SCSI device.
SCSI cable
Terminator
SCSI connector
External hard disk
or MO drive
Example of connecting a single SCSI device to the DPS12
INPUT
INPUT GAIN
DPS12
dps12
Install a terminator on the SCSI device. If the SCSI device has a built-in active terminator, turn it on.
(Refer to the instruction manual that came with the SCSI device for more information on how to turn on
the active terminator.) Set the SCSI ID number of the external SCSI device to any number other than 4
or 6.
✐
TIPS :
• A terminator is a device that terminates the end of the SCSI connection. Usually, you install the
terminator on the SCSI device on the SCSI connector that is not connected to the SCSI cable.
Some SCSI devices may have a built-in active terminator that performs termination electrically.
In this case, turn the terminator on/off using the dedicated switch.
• SCSI devices recognize and identify each other using an identification of 0–7 called the SCSI ID.
The factory SCSI ID setting of the DPS12 is 6 (changeable), and the ID of the internal drive is 4
(fixed). You need to use other numbers as SCSI IDs for other connected SCSI devices.
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■ Connecting multiple SCSI devices
Use a daisy chain connection to connect multiple SCSI devices as shown below:
External hard disk
or MO drive
SCSI cable
To a SCSI
INPUT
INPUT GAIN
connector
dps12
DPS12
External hard disk
or MO drive
Terminator
External hard disk
or MO drive
Connecting multiple SCSI devices
Install a terminator on the last SCSI device in the daisy chain. (If the SCSI device has a built-in active
terminator, turn it on.) The default SCSI ID of the internal drive is set to 4 and the SCSI ID of the DPS12
is set to 6. Therefore, set the SCSI ID of all external SCSI devices to a number other than 4 or 6.
CAUTION :
➸
NOTES :
Turn off the power to all devices before performing SCSI connection.
• Use a short, high-quality SCSI cable, if possible. Using too long a cable or a low-quality cable
may cause an error.
• You need to format the disk before you can use the external hard disk or MO drive connected to
the DPS12. (Refer to page 21, 110 for more information on how to format the disk.)
• To record and play back data to the connected hard disk or MO drive, you need to specify the
drive as the current drive (currently selected drive). (Refer to page 108 for more information on
how to specify the current drive.)
• You cannot record one continuous stream of data to multiple disks.
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About Projects
The DPS12 manages songs by treating them as “Projects.” A Project contains audio data, mixer settings,
locate points (position information in a song), and scene memory (mix parameter settings).
The internal hard disk can store multiple Projects. However, the DPS12 can handle only one Project at a
time. When the power to the DPS12 is turned on, the DPS12 reads the first Project in the disk. You may
want to specify another Project on the disk to be read or create a new Project, if necessary.
DPS12
HARD Disk
Project
Project
Project
INPUT
INPUT GAIN
Reading
Project
Storing
dps12
About physical tracks and virtual tracks
The DPS12 performs recording and playback by assigning 250 virtual tracks to 12 physical tracks.
“Physical track” is a track that is used to record, play back, and edit in normal way . Physical tracks 1–12
correspond to the [RECORD SELECT] 1–12 keys on the top panel. Pressing any of these keys causes
the corresponding LED to flash and the corresponding track to enter recording standby mode.
“Virtual track” is used to store recorded audio data. Y ou cannot control virtual tracks. However , you can still
record, play back, and edit them by assigning them to physical tracks. The DPS12 provides 250 virtual
tracks, which you can assign to any of 12 physical tracks.
The following example shows Virtual tracks 3, 10, and 6 assigned to physical tracks 1, 2, and 3 respectively .
Virtual Track
Virtual Track 1
Virtual Track 2
Virtual Track 3
Virtual Track 4
Virtual Track 5
Virtual Track 6
Virtual Track 7
Virtual Track 8
Virtual Track 9
Virtual Track 10
Virtual Track 11
Virtual Track 12
Virtual Track 13
Virtual Track 14
Virtual Track 15
Virtual Track 16
Virtual Track 246
Virtual Track 247
Virtual Track 248
Virtual Track 249
Virtual Track 250
Physical Track
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
Track 11
Track 12
Mixer section
For example, you can switch virtual tracks that are assigned to recording tracks (physical tracks) to record
multiple takes of your solo performance. In this way, you can later select the best take for mixdown. You
can also store data in a virtual track to perform ping-pong recording onto the data repeatedly until you are
satisfied. Virtual tracks have various applications, and you can use the DPS12 without being limited to
twelve tracks.
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You can also name virtual tracks.
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TRACK MIX channels and THRU MIX channels
The DPS12’s mixer section offers eight channels (called “THRU MIX channels”) that enable you to control
input signals that come directly from the INPUT jacks, as well as twelve channels (called “TRACK MIX
channels”) that you can control for panning and level from the top panel.
Normally, you can record and mix down audio data using only the TRACK MIX channels. However, the
THRU MIX channels are useful when you wish to overdub external sound sources while playing back
twelve tracks in the recorder section.
The following diagram shows a basic signal flow. When the DPS12 is in default status, use the TRACK
MIX channels to record and mix down data.
Analog signal
Digital signal
Mixer section
INPUT
(ANALOG)
1
2
3
4
5
6
OPTICAL IN
(DIGITAL)
Recorder
section
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
Input
Assign
OPTICAL OUT
(DIGITAL)
MASTER OUT
(ANALOG)
A typical signal flow when only TRACK MIX channels are used
Tr1
Tr2
Tr3
Tr4
Tr5
Tr6
Tr7
Tr8
Tr9
Tr10
Tr11
Tr12
L
R
TRACK MIX channel
1
LEVEL
2
LEVEL
3
LEVEL
4
LEVEL
5
LEVEL
6
LEVEL
7
LEVEL
8
LEVEL
9
LEVEL
10
LEVEL
11
LEVEL
12
LEVEL
LR
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MASTER LEVEL
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• Signals input from the INPUT jacks (analog/digital) are adjusted for the gain via the GAIN controls, then
routed to the Input Assign section and assigned to each physical track. (T rack assignment is performed
in Assign mode. See page 52 for more information.)
• Physical tracks 1–12 of the recorder section are directly routed to TRACK MIX channels 1–12 of the
mixer section. Usually , input signals routed from the INPUT jacks are sent from recording-ready tracks
to the mixer section, and the recorder playback signals are sent from other tracks to the mixer section.
• You can set the level and pan of the signals sent to the TRACK MIX channels, using the faders and the
PAN controls on the top panel before mixing down to a stereo signal. You can also adjust the mixrelated parameters, such as channel on/off, EQ, and AUX send A/B. (These settings are available in
Mixer mode. Refer to page 58 for more information.)
• The master level of the stereo mix signal is adjusted by the master fader on the top panel. This signal
is output from the MASTER OUT jacks (analog) and the OPTICAL OUT jacks (digital).
Y ou can also send the input signals at the INPUT jacks directly to the mixer section, instead of sending
them to the recorder section. In this case, you can use the THRU MIX channels. The following diagram
shows a typical signal flow when the THRU MIX channels are used.
Analog signal
Digital signal
Chapter 1: Outline of the DPS12
Mixer section
INPUT
(ANALOG)
1
2
3
4
5
6
OPTICAL IN
(DIGITAL)
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
OPTICAL OUT
(DIGITAL)
Recorder
section
Tr1
Tr2
Tr3
Tr4
Tr5
Tr6
Tr7
Tr8
Tr9
Tr10
Tr11
Tr12
THRU MIX channel
1
LEVEL
2
LEVEL
3
LEVEL
4
LEVEL
5
LEVEL
6
LEVEL
DL
LEVEL
DR
LEVEL
TRACK MIX channel
1
LEVEL
2
LEVEL
3
LEVEL
4
LEVEL
5
LEVEL
6
LEVEL
7
LEVEL
8
LEVEL
9
LEVEL
10
LEVEL
11
LEVEL
12
LEVEL
LR
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
PAN
MASTER LEVEL
MASTER OUT
(ANALOG)
A typical signal flow when both TRACK MIX channels and THRU MIX channels are used
L
R
• You can route each input signal to a THRU MIX channel or to the recorder section individually. In this
example, all input signals are sent to the THRU MIX channels. (This routing is done in Assign mode.
Refer to page 52 for more information.)
• You can also set the mix-related parameters, such as the level, pan, channel on/off, EQ, and AUX send
A/B, for the signals sent to the THRU MIX channels, as well as the signals sent to the TRACK MIX
channels. Use Mixer mode to set the mix parameters for the THRU MIX channels. You cannot control
the level and pan from the top panel. (Refer to page 58 for more information on Mixer mode.)
• The stereo mix signal of the THRU MIX channels and TRACK MIX channels is adjusted for the master
level by the master fader on the top panel, then output from the MASTER OUT jacks (analog) and the
OPTICAL OUT jacks (digital).
• You can use two-channel (A/B) internal effects in the digital domain if you have an optional effects
board EB2M installed. In this case, each channel’s AUX send A/B functions as an effect send. The
return signal from the internal effects can be routed to the tracks for recording, or routed directly to the
mixer section via the THRU MIX channels.
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INPUT 1 (analog)
INPUT 2 (analog)
INPUT 3 (analog)
INPUT 4 (analog)
INPUT 5 (analog)
INPUT 6 (analog)
INPUT L (digital)
INPUT R (digital)
INPUT
GAIN
ASSIGN
FX RTN
MIXER
THRU
THRU EQ
ASSIGN
FX RTN
MULTI
MULTI
ASSIGN
THRU
ASSIGN
SOURCE
ASSIGN
REC
PHYSICAL TRACK
VIRTUAL TRACK
HARD DISK
MIXER
EFFECT
MIXER
THRU
TRACK EQ
PLAY
V.TRK
LEVEL
SEND B
PRE/POST
LEVEL 1-12
SEND B
PRE/POST
PLAY MONITOR
MAIN
CONTROL PANEL
AUX SEND A
AUX SEND B
SEND A
PRE/POST
SEND A
PRE/POST
MIXER
TRACK
SOLO
SOLO
SEND A
LEVEL
SEND B
LEVEL
SEND A
LEVEL
SEND B
LEVEL
PAN
PAN
1-12
MIXER
THRU
SEND-A
MASTER
SEND-B
MASTER
ABLR
Extra BUS
LR
Extra BUS
Extra BUS
AUX mode is set to stereo.
*
THRU signal
LEVEL
or
TRACK playback signal
Signal block diagram
MASTER OUT L (analog)
MASTER OUT R (analog)
DIGITAL OUT L (digital)
DIGITAL OUT R (digital)
SOLO
AUX SEND
PRE/POST
SEND
LEVEL
SEND
PAN
PAN
MASTER
LEVEL
ABLR
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About a scene memory
The DPS12 can store a set of mix parameter settings as a scene, and recall the scene later. A scene is
stored as part of the Project in the disk. You can store multiple scenes in one Project. For example, you
may store multiple scenes with different balance and EQ settings for mixdown, and audition and compare
different mixes.
The following main parameters are stored in a scene.
• Channel level/master level settings (See page 61.)
• Channel panning (See page 61.)
• Channel AUX send A/B settings (send level, pre/post selection) (See page 64.)
• Channel EQ setting (See page 62.)
About DPS12’s user interface
This section explains the basic operation of the DPS12, such as using the display and changing the
values.
Using the display
V arious information required for operating the DPS12, such as the current position, mix parameter settings,
etc., appears on the display . The information varies depending on which key you operate (such as a mode
key, edit point key, locate key, etc.).
■ Screen
A display that appears when you press a mode key is called “screen.” For example, the following
display is a MAIN screen that is recalled when you turn on the power to the DPS12 or when you press
the [MAIN] key. You will use this screen for recording and playback.
MAIN screen
3
CONTROL@PANEL
2
1
CD-R
465
The MAIN screen shows the following information:
1 Time counter............ Indicates the current transport position. Y ou can enter a value into the time counter
to move to a desired position.
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TIP :
The DPS12 displays the time counter using hour, minute, second, frame, and sub-frame
unit. The term “frame” is borrowed here from the world of motion picture film and video, in which
each still image from the sequence of images that appear or a strip of film is called a “frame.”You
can change the number of frames in the Control Panel (page 91). A sub-frame is a unit obtained
by dividing a frame by ten.
hour minute second
2 Level meter.............. Indicates the output level of the physical tracks, the input level at the INPUT
jacks, or the output level of the AUX send A/B or the master output.
3 Project name ........... Indicates the name of the Project you are currently working on.
sub-frame
frame
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4 Remaining time ....... Indicates the remaining time available for recording on the disk.
5 Busy meter ..............This meter indicates that the disk is being accessed. The more the meter is
6
Disc access indicator ...
Pressing any mode key other than the [MAIN] key in the MAIN screen will show the screen of the
corresponding mode. For example, pressing the [TRACK VIEW] key will switch to Track View mode
and the TRACK VIEW screen will appear.
The TRACK VIEW screen indicates the length of recorded data for each physical track in a bar graph.
Remember that depending on which mode key you press, the screen will change.
■ Function key display
Sometimes, function names appear on the bottom of the screen as shown below. These are the functions that correspond to function keys ([F1] key – [F6] key).
moves, the more frequently the disk is being accessed.
This indicator lights up when the disk is being accessed.
CTRL.P
[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4] [F5]
[F6]
Function keys are special keys in that each of them does not have a single fixed function, but has
different functions depending on the screen currently shown in the display. For example, pressing the
[F2] key in the DISK SETUP screen as shown above will execute the disk format function.
■ Control panel
Pressing one of the [F3] – [F5] keys in the MAIN screen will switch the screen to the Control Panel
screen as shown below.
MAIN screen
CD-RCONTROL@PANEL
↓
Press one of [F3] – [F5] keys.
↓
Control Panel
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The Control Panel screen is used to set various parameters on the DPS12. Pressing a mode key after
the setting is complete will take you to the corresponding mode screen.
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■ Field and cursor
The parameter values that are shown on the display and that can be modified are called “fields.” The
highlighted part of the screen is called the “cursor.” The field currently highlighted by the cursor indicates
that the field is selected for editing. If there are multiple fields in a screen, use the [CURSOR] key to
move the cursor to the desired field.
CURSOR
Fields are categorized as follows:
• Select field
This type of field offers options you choose from.
• Numeric field
In this type of field, you can change the parameter value.
CURSOR
• Time field
In this type of field, you can change the time on the counter and the locate point.
• Character field
This type of field is used to name the locate point, virtual tracks, and Projects.
• Graphic field
This type of field indicates the mix parameter settings graphically.
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■ Window
When you press the [UNDO] key, [GO TO] key, or [MEMORY] key, a window appears on the screen.
A window is used to make a setting or operate a function that varies depending on the key you pressed.
As you do in a normal screen, you can change the parameter settings by moving the cursor to the
desired parameter, or use the function keys to execute the desired function. After the function or operation
is complete, the previous screen will be restored.
Changing a setting or a value
This section describes how to change the time on the counter, and the settings and values of the fields.
■ Using the [JOG] dial to change the setting (select field/numeric field/time field/graphic
field)
Use the JOG dial to edit the parameter settings of the select fields, numeric fields, time fields, and
graphic fields.
1. Use the [CUROSOR] key to move the cursor to the field you wish to edit.
2. Rotate the [JOG] dial to change the setting.
→
→
→
→
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TIP :
the
[SHUTTLE]
Use the
[SHUTTLE]
dial to select a digit to change, then use the
dial to select a digit to edit when a time field is selected. First rotate
→ →
[JOG]
dial to change the value.
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■ Entering a numeric value directly (time counter/time field)
You can use the keys on the top panel to directly enter a value for the time counter, and time field on
the MAIN screen. Follow the steps below:
1. Use the [CURSOR] key to move the cursor to a time field.
➸
NOTE :
screen.
2. Press the [NUMBER/NAME] key.
The [NUMBER/NAME] key’s LED flashes, and the keys on the top panel function as numeric keys.
3. Use the [CHANNEL SELECT] 1–10 keys to enter a desired number (1–9, 0).
The [CHANNEL SELECT] 1–10 keys function as numeric keys 1–9, 0.
For example, if you wish to enter 1 hour 25 minutes 43 seconds for the time counter or a time
field, press the [CHANNEL SELECT] 1–10 keys in the following order:
→ →
4. Press the [NUMBER/NAME] key again.
This time, the [NUMBER/NAME] key functions as an [ENTER] key. The [NUMBER/NAME] key’s LED
turns off, and the entered number is confirmed. If you wish to cancel the entered number , press the
[SOLO] key (which functions as a [CANCEL] key) to go back to the previous display.
You do not need this step when you enter the time for the time counter in the MAIN
→ → →
■ Using the [JOG] dial to enter characters (character field)
1. Use the [CURSOR] key to move the cursor to a character field.
2. Press the [NUMBER/NAME] key.
The [NUMBER/NAME] key’s LED flashes and an underline appears under the first character in the
character field. This underline indicates that you can enter a character.
3. Rotate the [JOG] dial to select a character to enter.
The following numbers, letters, and symbols can be selected by the [JOG] dial.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ¥ ] ^ _
a
b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ¯
"
# $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @
¬
X !
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4. Use the [CURSOR] key or the [SHUTTLE] dial to move the underline to the second character
position.
While the [NUMBER/NAME] key’s LED is flashing, you can move the underline back and forth using
the [CURSOR] key or the [SHUTTLE] dial.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to complete naming.
If you enter a wrong character, use the [CURSOR] key or the [SHUTTLE] dial to move the underline
to the character you wish to correct.
6. Press the [NUMBER/NAME] key again.
This time, the [NUMBER/NAME] key functions as an [ENTER] key. The [NUMBER/NAME] key’s LED
turns off, and the entered characters are confirmed. If you wish to cancel the entered character,
press the [SOLO] key (which functions as a [CANCEL] key) to return to the previous display.
■ Entering characters directly (character field)
You can enter characters directly into a character field by using the keys on the top panel.
1. Use the [CURSOR] key to move the cursor to a character field.
2. Press the [NUMBER/NAME] key.
The [NUMBER/NAME] key’s LED flashes, and the keys on the top panel function as number/letter
keys. Alphabets, numbers, and symbols are printed below the keys. The following characters can
be entered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U
W
X Y Z & # (Space)
3. Press the key that corresponds to an alphabet, number, or symbol you wish to enter.
The character that corresponds to the pressed key is entered and the underline moves to the right.
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4. Repeat Step 3 repeatedly to complete naming.
5. Press the [NUMBER/NAME] key again.
This time, the [NUMBER/NAME] key functions as an [ENTER] key. The [NUMBER/NAME] key’s LED
turns off, and the entered characters are confirmed. If you wish to cancel the entered character,
press the [SOLO] key (which functions as a [CANCEL] key) to return to the previous display.
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