Fostex DV40 User Manual

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DVD Master Recorder

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Operation Manual

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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.

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.

Table of Contents

About this manual ........................................................................................................8

Manual construction ........................................................................................................8

Precautions ................................................................................................................10

Precautions on installation ...........................................................................................10

Precautions on safety ....................................................................................................10

DV40 main features ....................................................................................................11

Chapter-1: Before using the DV40

Turning on the power ............................................................................................1-2

Setting the internal clock ......................................................................................1-3

Loading a DVD-RAM disk ......................................................................................1-4

Formatting a DVD-RAM disk .................................................................................1-5

About audio files on a formatted disk ..................................................................1-7

About REMAIN display ..........................................................................................1-8

Chapter-2: Names of Functions

Front panel part 1 ..................................................................................................2-3

Front panel part 2 ..................................................................................................2-6

FL display ................................................................................................................2-11

Front panel part 3 .................................................................................................2-12

Rear panel ...............................................................................................................2-14

Chapter-3: Reformatting/optimizing a DVD-RAM disk

Reformatting a DVD-RAM disk .............................................................................3-2

Optimizing a disk ...................................................................................................3-5

Chapter-4: Recording/Playback the audio signal

About the expression for audio files in this manual ...........................................4-2

About the NEW FILE and INSERT mode ................................................................4-2

Recording an analog source in the NEW FILE mode ............................................4-3

Preparation ....................................................................................................4-3

Preparation for recording ............................................................................4-4

Recording .......................................................................................................4-5

Playback of recorded audio ..................................................................................4-6

You can create an audio file before recording .....................................................4-6

Recording an analog source in the INSERT mode ................................................4-7

Preparation for recording ............................................................................4-7

Recording .......................................................................................................4-7

Multiple-undo function .........................................................................................4-8

Selecting a desired file on a disk ...........................................................................4-9

Recording to a “Tape mode” audio file in the INSERT mode ............................4-10

Creating a “Normal mode” audio file on a disk formatted in the Tape mode .4-11

Recording a digital source in the NEW FILE mode .............................................4-12

Preparation ....................................................................................................4-12

Preparation for recording ...........................................................................4-13

Recording .......................................................................................................4-13

Recording a digital source in the INSERT mode ................................................4-14

Preparation for recording ...........................................................................4-14

Recording .......................................................................................................4-14

MUTE recording .....................................................................................................4-15

Slate tone function ................................................................................................4-16

Cueing by the jog function ..................................................................................4-17

Cueing/high speed shuttle by the shuttle function ..........................................4-17

Chapter-5: Time code recording

Time code recording ..............................................................................................5-2

Selecting the recording mode ......................................................................5-2

Selecting source time code ..........................................................................5-2

Recording time code generated by the internal time code generator ..............5-3

Settings of the DV40 .....................................................................................5-3

Recording external time code ...............................................................................5-4

Connection to external devices/Setting of the DV40 ................................5-4

TC Setup mode details ...........................................................................................5-5

To enter the TC Setup mode ........................................................................5-5

Setting the internal TC generator start time ..............................................5-6

Force-jamming to external time code .........................................................5-6

Selecting output time code ..........................................................................5-7

Editing the chase offset ................................................................................5-7

Trimming the chase offset ...........................................................................5-8

Editing the LTC start time ............................................................................5-8

Catch offset ....................................................................................................5-9

Chase mode selection ...................................................................................5-9

Chapter-6: Storing time data

Location memory keys ..........................................................................................6-2

Storing a time to an edit point memory ...............................................................6-3

Capturing a time “on the fly” ......................................................................6-3

Storing a time to an edit point using the numeric keys ............................6-4

Storing a time to locate memory (CUE/MEMORY) ..............................................6-5

Storing a time to a locate point memory

(CUE or MEMORY point memory) “on the fly” ..................................6-6

Storing a time to a locate point using the numeric keys ...........................6-7

Editing a name of CUE or MEMORY point .............................................................6-8

Clearing a CUE or MEMORY point memory ..........................................................6-9

Chapter-7: Locate Function

A variety of locate functions .................................................................................7-2

Location to the beginning (ABS 0) of an audio file ....................................7-2

Location to the end (REC END) of the current audio file ..........................7-2

Location to the last playback start position ...............................................7-3

Location to the last recording start position ..............................................7-3

Location to the last recording end position ...............................................7-3

Location to the point where the recorder located last time ......................7-4

Location to an audio file edit point .............................................................7-4

Location to a CUE point ................................................................................7-4

Location to a MEMORY point .......................................................................7-5

Location to the next or previous

CUE/MEMORY point using the skip mode (Skip locate function) ...7-5

Chapter-8: Preview Function

Preview at an edit point .........................................................................................8-2

Preview at a locate point .......................................................................................8-3

Trimming while previewing audio .......................................................................8-4

Chapter-9: Audio file management

Creating a new audio file .......................................................................................9-2

Creating a new file on a disk just after formatted in the Normal mode ..9-2

Creating a new file on a disk just after formatted in the Tape mode ......9-3

Selecting an audio file ...........................................................................................9-4

Selecting a file using the file select function ..............................................9-4

Selecting a file using the skip function .......................................................9-4

Editing an audio file name ....................................................................................9-5

Deleting an audio file ............................................................................................9-6

Restoring a deleted audio file ...............................................................................9-7

Duplicating an audio file .......................................................................................9-8

Chapter-10: Editing track data

Pasting track data ................................................................................................10-2

Inserting track data .............................................................................................10-4

Erasing track data ................................................................................................10-6

Cutting track data ................................................................................................10-8

Chapter-11: LIST PLAY function

LIST PLAY function ..............................................................................................11-2

Turning on List Play mode ..................................................................................11-3

Reprogramming Play List ....................................................................................11-4

Locating to Beginning of Play List .......................................................................11-4

Locating to End of Play List .................................................................................11-4

Chapter-12: Using a PS/2 keyboard

Controlling the DV40 from a PS/2 keyboard ....................................................12-2

Ineffective keys ....................................................................................................12-2

The common functions between keys on the DV40 and a PS/2 keyboard .....12-3

Accessing setting menus using the [Alt] key .....................................................12-3

Chapter-13: FTP server function

FTP server function .............................................................................................13-2

Connection ...................................................................................................13-2

FTP command compliance ........................................................................13-3

Server file location .....................................................................................13-3

FTP client application ................................................................................13-3

Checking TCP/IP menus ............................................................................13-4

Changing the TCP/IP setting .....................................................................13-5

IP Address ..........................................................................................13-5

Gateway ...............................................................................................13-5

Sub net ...............................................................................................13-6

MAC Address ......................................................................................13-7

Chapter-14: Importing an audio file to a computer

Importing an audio file to the Digidesign Pro Tools .........................................14-2

Chapter-15: Setup mode

How to access and set a Setup menu ..................................................................15-2

Display contrast setting ......................................................................................15-3

Reference level setting ........................................................................................15-3

Digital input track selection ...............................................................................15-3

Digital output signal format selection ...............................................................15-3

Skipped item selection for the skip mode ..........................................................15-4

Auto EE mode On/Off ..........................................................................................15-4

Self diagnoses On/Off ..........................................................................................15-4

Panel lock On/Off ................................................................................................15-5

Setting RS-422 ......................................................................................................15-5

1. Device code setting ................................................................................15-5

2. Sync play On/Off setting .......................................................................15-5

3. Editor preset setting ...............................................................................15-5

Peak hold time setting .........................................................................................15-6

GPI On/Off setting ...............................................................................................15-6

Slate tone recording time ....................................................................................15-6

Mute recording time ............................................................................................15-6

File name mode setting .......................................................................................15-7

Default file name setting .....................................................................................15-7

Setting a file name and take number ........................................................15-7

Save/load of setup data ......................................................................................15-8

Saving setup data .......................................................................................15-8

Loading setup data .....................................................................................15-9

TCP/IP settings .....................................................................................................15-10

Showing the IP address .............................................................................15-10

Setting the IP address ................................................................................15-10

Showing and setting the router IP address .............................................15-11

Showing and setting the subnet mask ....................................................15-11

Showing the MAC address ........................................................................15-13

Showing the main software version .................................................................15-13

Showing the ethernet software version ...........................................................15-13

Chapter-16: Utility mode

How to select a Utility menu ...............................................................................16-2

Selecting Rec Protect On or Off..................................................................16-2

Renumbering CUE points ...........................................................................16-3

Releasing undo files ...................................................................................16-3

Selecting On or Off of the resume function ..............................................16-4

Editing a volume name ..............................................................................16-4

Setting user bit data ...................................................................................16-5

Chapter-17: Specifications

About this manual

This manual is intended to be used as a guide for using the Fostex DV40, a DVD master recorder. It is divided into Chapters. Each Chapter covers instructions for a specific subject or feature of the DV40 which you should know for using the unit, as well as safety instructions, precautions, etc. Please retain this manual at hand so that you can read it whenever necessary.

The following shows a brief description of each chapter though you may know the contents of each chapter by the "Table of Contents".

Chapter 1: Bef ore using the DV40

Before using the DV40, you must carry out some preparations. This chapter describes how to set the internal clock, as well as details about formatting a DVD-RAM disk, including UDF format details, format modes ("Normal mode" and "T ape mode") and audio file types ("BWF" and "SDII"). Read this chapter first before using the DV40.

Chapter 2: Names of Functions

This chapter describes names and functions of keys and controls on the front panel, as well as those of connectors on the rear panel. If you are familiar with digital equipment, you may roughly understand the functions the DV40 offers.

Chapter 3: Ref ormatting/optimizing a DVD-RAM disk

This chapter describes how to reformat a DVD-RAM disk and how to optimize a disk. To format a new disk, see Chapter 1.

Chapter 4: Recor ding/pla ybac k the audio signal

This chapter describes audio recording/playback (for both analog and digital) using the DV40. Two recording modes, "NEW FILE" and "INSERT" modes, are available. You can choose the appropriate mode depending on the situation. You can also find description about mute recording, slate tone recording, cueing by the jog/shuttle mode, etc.

Chapter 5: Time code recording

This chapter describes how to record SMPTE/EBU time code to the DV40, as well as the TC Setup mode which provides preferences/settings for time code recording/playback. Read this chapter when carrying out the operations for internal time code generator setting, force-jamming to an external time code, chase offset to an external time code, etc.

Chapter 6: Storing time data

This chapter describes how to store time data to location memories (CUE and MEMORY points). It also describes how to erase or edit time data.

Chapter 7: Locate Function

This chapter describes various locate functions including direct location to the beginning or end of an audio file, location to a “CUE” or “MEMORY” point, etc.

Chapter 8: Previe w Function

This chapter describes the fade-in/fade-out preview (point rehearsal) function at an edit/CUE/MEMORY point. It also describes how to trim the point while previewing.

Chapter 9: A udio file mana gement

This chapter describes the management of audio files ("BWF" and "SDII") created on a DVD-RAM disk. It includes details about how to create a new audio file, select an audio file, edit a file name, and delete/copy an audio file.

Chapter 10: Editing trac k data

This chapter describes how to edit track data using the paste, insert, cut and erase functions.

Chapter 11: List pla y function

This chapter describes the list play function. This function allows you to play back more than one recorded track continuously in order of file number or by assigning files at appropriate LTC positions.

Chapter 12: Using a PS/2 ke yboar d

This chapter describes how to control the DV40 using a PS/2 keyboard connected to the [KEYBOARD] terminal. You can edit a file name or volume label by a PS/2 key board.

Chapter 13: FTP server function

This chapter describes the FTP (File Transport Protocol) server function of the ETHER card mounted on the DV40. The ETHER card can be used as an FTP server by connecting the ETHER connector on the DV40 rear panel to a personal computer using a LAN cable. You can transfer an audio file between the DV40 and a personal computer via the TCP/IP.

Chapter 14: Importing an audio file to a computer

This chapter describes how to import an audio file created by the DV40 to a computer software (Digidesign Pro Tools).

Chapter 15: Setup mode

This chapter describes details about the menu in the Setup mode. You can set preferences, etc. of the DV40.

Chapter 16: Utility mode

This chapter describes the Utility mode. This mode, as well as the Setup mode, deals with preference menus of the DV40.

Precautions

Do not install the unit in the following conditions.

- in a extremely hot or cold place

- in a moist place

- in a dusty place

- in a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a magnetic field

- in the direct sunshine

• Be sure to connect the unit to the power supply specified in the specification section of this manual. If you use the unit in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station.

• When you unplug the power cord from AC outlet or the unit, hold the plug, to avoid possible electric shock.

• Do not plug or unplug the power cord from or to AC outlet or the unit while your hands are wet to avoid possible electric shock.

• Plug the power cord firmly to AC outlet and the unit.

• It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damaged. In such a case, stop using the unit immediately and change the cord to a new one.

• If the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time, we recommend to disconnect the power cord form AC outlet.

• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the unit (especially the inside of the tray) because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the unit, remove the power cord from AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex service station.

• Do not drop or the unit or give a strong shock to the unit, which may lead to damage of the internal circuits or FL display.

D V40 main features

• Using a DVD-RAM disk as a recording media, you can directly record or play back audio

data. For recording, the Verify Write recording method, with which data is always verified, is applied, allowing the highly reliable recording.

• The most popular "UDF format" is used for the DVD-RAM disk format. Audio data recorded

to a DVD-RAM disk is stored as an "SDII" or "BWF" file in an appropriate directory ("sd2f" for an SDII file, "bwff" for a BWF file). Therefore, two kinds of audio files can share a single disk.

• The "T APE mode" is available, in which audio data currently being recorded is never lost

even if the unit is accidentally shut down by the power failure, etc. A very useful mode for live recording, etc.

• Three track modes are available; mono track, stereo (2 tracks), and multitrack (4 tracks).

• The supporting sampling frequencies are 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz

and 192 kHz. In addition, the 0.1 % pull-up/pull-down function is available. Note: You cannot record audio data of 88.2 kHz/4-track mode, 96 kHz/4-track mode, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz.

• Non-destructive editing (copy, paste, insert, cut and erase) for track data is possible.

• Two recording modes, "NEW FILE mode" and "INSERT mode", are available. In the "INSERT

mode", you can undo recording to go back to the desired take by selecting the date/time when the take is executed (multiple undo function).

• Equipped with four XLR analog inputs (24 bit/192 kHz A/D) and four sets of XLR and 1/4-

inch phone analog outputs (24 bit/192 kHz AD).

• Equipped with two sets of digital inputs/outputs (AES/EBU).

• Equipped with the WORD IN and VIDEO IN connectors, allowing synchronization to a word

or video signal.

• Equipped with a 15-pin remote connector which conforms to the Sony 9-pin protocol,

allowing the unit to be controlled by an editor.

• The chase mode function allows chase-sync to external LTC.

• Built in a time code generator which supports "24H RUN", "REC RUN", "FREE RUN" and "EXT

RUN" modes.

• Supports all kinds of time code frame rates, including "23.97" for tele-cine conversion.

• The "List play" function allows continuous playback of multiple audio files in order of file

number or LTC start time.

• The comprehensive locate function allows you to locate to any of various edit points and

memory locate points.

• Precision analog scrub using a jog dial is possible.

• A PS/2 keyboard can be used for file name/label name editing.

• You can transfer an audio file on TCP/IP between the DV40 and a personal computer by

using the ETHER card as an FTP server.

• You can record a blank space or slate tone manually, or automatically by setting the

desired time range in the Setup menu.

• The file management on a VGA monitor, a waveform editing using a PS/2 keyboard,

playback of a DVD Audio disc, etc. are planned to be available by version-up or adding an option in the future.

Chapter-1

Before using the DV40

Before using the DV40, you must carry out some preparations. This chapter describes how to set the internal clock and how to format a DVD-RAM disk.

Turning on the power

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After connecting the supplied power cord, you can turn on the power of the unit.

1. Press down the [POWER] switch.

After showing the start-up display (showing the system clock, followed by "Disk Initialize!"), the unit activates and scans the disk (showing "Scan Disk!"), then shows "No Disk".

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Setting the internal cloc k

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The internal clock is built in the unit, which is adjusted to the Japanese time when shipped. Set the clock to your local time before using according to the following procedure. The internal clock time is used for date information and a tentative name when creating an audio file, as well as necessary data for executing the multiple undo function.

1.Press the [SETUP] key.

The display changes to the "Adjust RTC?", one of menu items in the Setup mode, from "No Disk". The current internal clock time is shown.

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2.Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

"?" disappears while the number in the "second" digit starts flashing, showing that the date/time value now can be edited. Set the date/time value appropriately according to the following methods.

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• Use the [SKIP/CURSOR] I<</>>I keys to move the editing point, and use the jog dial to enter the value.

• Use the numeric keys to enter the date/time value directly.

When entering data using the numeric keys, regardless of the current editing point, the value is entered from the right-hand (second) digit which moves left as additional digits are entered.

For example, to set the clock to 3:10:00 p.m. of April 1. 2002, press the numeric keys in the following order. 0 -> 2 -> 0 -> 4 -> 0 -> 1 -> 1 -> 5 -> 1 -> 0 -> 0 -> 0

3.Press the [ENTER/YES] key after enter the value.

The internal clock starts from the entered date/time value. You can precisely set the clock by listening to the time signal when pressing the [ENTER/YES] key.

4.Press the [EXIT/NO] key.

The unit exits the Setup mode and the display shows "No Disk" again.

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1.Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key.

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2.Place a DVD-RAM disk in the tra y, and press the [OPEN/CLOSE] ke y a gain (or push the front of the tray lightly).

The disk is loaded. After the unit scans the disk ("Disk Scan!" is shown as a flashing display while scanning), it automatically recognizes that the disk is unformatted and enters the "Format" menu ("Format" with flashing "?" is shown).

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You can format the disk by the f ollowing pr ocedure in the ne xt page.

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Formatting a DVD-RAM disk

To make a DVD-RAM disk usable with the DV40, format the disk by the “UDF format”. Two format modes, “Normal” and “T ape”, are available with this unit. Use either format according to the situation.

The DV40 formats a disk in the UDF “R1.50” format. It can read a disk formatted in the “R1.50” or “R2.0*” format using a personal computer without any difficulty. Note that MAC OS 9.1 supports the “R1.50” format but does not support the “R2.0*” format. Therefore, a Macintosh computer running on MAC OS 9.1 cannot read a disk formatted in the “R2.0*” format using a Windows 98 computer. To ensure the compatibility among the DV40 and computers, we recommend to format a disk in the “R1.5” format if you have a Windows 98 computer.

Normal Mode

Normally, format a disk by selecting the format mode to Normal. No audio file is automatically created when formatting the disk in the Normal mode ("No Audio Files!" is shown after formatting is completed). On a "Normal format" disk, a "Normal mode" audio file ("BWF" or "SDII") is automatically created when executing recording in the NEW FILE mode. Or you can also create "Normal mode" audio files using the file select function before recording. Up to 200 audio files can be created.

A disk formatted in the Tape mode reserves the “Normal mode” area (approx. 0.7GB) in addition to the “Tape mode” area (2GB + 2GB = 4GB). In the Normal mode area, you can create “Normal mode” audio files (“BWF” or “SDII”). See “About audio files on a formatted disk” on page 1-7 for details.

Two “Tape mode” audio files (“BWF” or “SDII”) of approximately 2 GB each are automatically created on a disk when formatting the disk in the Tape mode. Like an analog tape, a “Tape mode” audio file has the fixed available space, and can playback recorded data even if the system unexpectedly shuts down during recording and the system data is destroyed. Therefore, a “Tape mode” audio file is suitable for live recording or preserving recorded data for a long period of time.

T ape Mode

The following shows tips for using a disk formatted in the Tape mode effectively.

• If a 2GB “Tape mode” file is too large for you to handle, we recommended to create a “Normal mode” file and copy & paste the necessary data on the “Tape mode” file to it. This is allows you to handle data, originally recorded on the “Tape mode” file, on a small file.

• If the 0.7GB “Normal mode” area on a “Tape mode” file is too small, delete one of the “Tape mode” files and optimize the disk. This increases the “Normal mode” area to 2.7GB.

When a disk is formatted in the Tape mode, an audio file is automatically created. Therefore, before formatting, you must set the AUDIO FILE, TR MODE and SAMPLING FREQ switches on the front panel appropriately. Note that you cannot change the settings after formatting.) When formatting a disk in the Normal mode, you do not need to set these switches. However, you must set them appropriately when making recording in the NEW FILE mode or creating a new audio file using the file select function.

1. While "Format" with flashing "?" is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display changes to show "Format Disk DVD" (in which "DVD" is flashing).

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2.Press the [ENTER/YES] key again.

The display changes to show "Label [DV40-D VD" (in which "D" of "DV40" is flashing). This shows the label name of the disk can be edited and "DV40-D VD" is the tentative name. See the following Tips for details about how to enter a desired label name. Of course, you may use the tentative name when formatting. (You can also rename the tentative name in the Utility mode described later.)

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Tips: How to enter a desired label name

Press the [MARGIN RESET/CLR] key repeatedly until the tentative name currently shown is erased. By using the Jog dial (or using the appropriate numeric key), you can enter the desired character at the editing point (flashing point). You can move the editing point by pressing [SKIP/CURSOR] I<</>>I key after entering a character.

3.After entering a volume name, press the [ENTER/YES] ke y.

The display changes to show "Format Md?" with flashing "Norm". You can select the format mode between "Norm" (Normal) and "Tape" using the jog dial.

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4.Select the format mode and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

If you select "Norm", the display shows "If enter key is pushed, will start formatting and delete D VD area data. Are you sure?". If you are sure, proceed to the next step.

Flashing

If you select "Normal", go to the next step after the message above is shown. When selecting "T ape", select "New" or "Used" using the jog dial, and then press the [ENTER/YES] key. Go to the next step after the same message as above (shown when selecting “Norm”) is shown.

<Note>

• When formatting a used disk in the Tape mode, select data may not be erased, with the result that a noise may generated when playing back the disk or a recording error may occur when a new recording is made.

• If you format a disk in the Tape mode with "Disk Type" set to formatting because the audio data area is also formatted. The display counts down the unformatted area. Because each of two

“T ape mode”

audio files reserves approximately 2GB of recording space,

the countdown of REMAIN starts from approximately 4GB.

"Used"

. If you select

"used"

, it takes some time for

"New"

, the existing

5.Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

If you set the disk type to "New", regardless of the format mode ("Norm" or "Tape"), the formatting is completed quickly and "Fmt Completed!" is shown, followed by the screens as below depending on the formatting mode.

Formatting a disk in the Normal mode

LTC

HMSF

After completing formatting a disk in the Normal mode, "No Audio Files!" appears, showing that there is no audio file on the disk. Note that the display shows the file format, track mode and Fs/bit according to the settings of [AUDIO FILE], [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switches when the disk is formatted. When performing recording in the NEW FILE mode or creating file format, track format and Fs/bit for a newly create audio file can be selected by the settings of these switches.

Formatting a disk in the Tape mode with "Disk Type" set to "New"

LTC

HMSF

LTC

HMSF

After completing formatting, two "Tape mode" audio files are created, with appropriate audio file format (BWF or SDII), track mode and Fs/bit according to the settings of the [A UDIO FILE], [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switches. Also, the “TAPE MODE” indicator (red) on the front panel is lit.

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About audio files on a formatted disk

As described earlier, two format modes, Normal and T ape, are available with this unit, and in result, there are two audio file types; "Normal mode" file and "Tape mode" file. In short, a "Normal mode" file is a typical disk recorder file that can be edited comprehensively, while a "Tape mode" file is more straightforward and you may regard it as a tape-like file. The following describes detail information about disks formatted in Normal and Tape modes.

•A disk formatted in the "Normal" format mode

As described earlier in “Formatting a DVD-RAM disk”, the display shows “No Audio Files!” when formatted in the “Normal” format mode, showing that no audio file is created on the disk.

LTC

HMSF

1 2

∞

3 4

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To create a “Normal mode” audio file on a disk formatted in the “Normal” format mode, perform recording in the NEW FILE mode or use the file select function. Performing recording in the NEW FILE mode creates an audio file automatically, while the file select function allows to create an audio file before preforming recording.

You can create audio files of two formats, BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and SDII (Sound Designer II), decided by the setting of the [AUDIO FILE] switch on the front panel. A created file is stored in either of two directories, “bwff” for BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and “sd2f” for SDII (Sound Designer II) files.

You can create up to 200 audio files on a disk formatted in the “Normal” mode.

PGM

6543210OL

BIT FS

kHz

FORMAT

BWF

CLOCK

-INT-

Disk just after formatted

*************.wav (001)

bwff

“No Audio Files!”

sd2f

*************.wav (002) *************.wav (003)

*************.wav (004) *************.wav (005)

*************.sd2 (001) *************.sd2 (002) *************.sd2 (003)

*************.sd2 (004) *************.sd2 (005)

<Notes>

On a disk formatted in the “Normal” mode, the maximum recording space for each audio file is approximately 2.0GB (the maximum recording time differs depending on the track mode, Fs and bit length). If a file exceeds the maximum recording space during recording, the unit automatically stops recording, while showing “File Size Over!” on the display.

Up to 200 audio files can be created on a disk, however, if the available space on the disk is short, the number of audio files are limited. For example, if there are two audio files each of which occupies 2.0GB disk space, the remaining space is approximately 0.7GB. If you create another audio file which occupies 0.7GB, you cannot create an audio file anymore. If you try to make recording in the NEW FILE mode or to create an audio file using the file select function, “Disk Full!” is shown on the display and the operation is rejected.

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•A disk formatted in the "Tape" format mode

Two “T ape mode” audio files (“BWF” or “SDII”) of approximately 2 GB size are created on a disk formatted in the “T ape” format mode. A created file are stored in either of two directories, “bwff” for BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and “sd2f” (Sound Designer II) files, according to the [AUDIO FILE], [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switch settings. The two “Tape mode” audio files are more tape-like, so you may regard as if there were two analog tapes on a disk. If an accident, such as a sudden power failure or shutdown of the unit, may happens during recording, data on a “Tape mode” audio file recorded before the accident happens will survive (while, in the same situation, all data on a “Normal mode” audio file will be lost).

“SDII” file

HMSF

6543210OL

PGM

BIT FS

kHz

-0.1% FORMAT

SDII

CLOCK

-INT-

LTC

1 2

∞

“BWF” file

HMSF

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LTC

PGM

BIT FS

kHz

-0.1% FORMAT

BWF

CLOCK

-INT-

1 2

∞

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After completing formatting, the time of an audio file is shown in the LTC mode with one-hour offset to ABS 0 (LTC 01H: 00M: 00S: 00F). You can switch it to the ABS mode by pressing the [DISP TIME] key as many times as required.

On a disk formatted in the “Tape” mode, two 2GB “Tape mode” files are automatically created, and no more “Tape mode” audio file can be created. Note that you can make recording to a “Tape mode” audio file only in the INSERT mode.

You can use the approximately 0.7GB remaining area on a disk formatted in the Tape mode as the “Normal mode” area, to create “Normal mode” audio files (“BWF” or “SDII”). “Normal mode” audio files are stored in the appropriate directories as shown in the figure below.

<Note>

When first time creating a “Normal mode” audio file in the “Normal mode” area (of approximately 0.7GB size) on a disk formatted in the Tape mode, use the file select function (See 4-12 for details). However, if any “Normal mode” audio file created is selected, you can create a new audio file by making recording in the NEW FILE mode.

A disk just after formatted

************.wav (001) ************.wav (002) ************.wav (003)

************.wav (004) ************.wav (005)

Tape_mode1.sd2 (001) Tape_mode2.sd2 (002) *************.sd2 (003)

*************.sd2 (004) *************.sd2 (005)

bwff or

sd2f

Tape Mode

File-1

Tape Mode

File-2

bwff

sd2f

Tape_mode1.wav (001) Tape_mode2.wav (002) *************.wav (003)

*************.wav (004) *************.wav (005)

*************.sd2 (001) *************.sd2 (002) *************.sd2 (003)

*************.sd2 (004) *************.sd2 (005)

bwff

sd2f

<Note>

With a “Tape mode” audio file, you cannot make editing such as inserting or cutting track data, and converting, deleting or duplicating a file.

See "Chapter 4: Audio recording/playback" and "Chapter 9: Editing an audio file" for details about how to create a new audio file.

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About REMAIN display

You can check the remaining (recordable) time/space by selecting the appropriate display using the [DISP TIME] key. The unit can show the remaining time and space that can be used for "Normal mode" files, regardless of whether the disk is formatted in the "Normal" or "Tape" mode.

• If a disk is formatted in the Normal mode

1. While a disk is stopped and the display shows "No Audio Files!", press the [DISP TIME] key three times.

The display shows the "FreeArea" screen, in which the recordable space (in MB) and time (in hours/minutes/ seconds) for files with the current [TRACK MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switch settings are shown. The screen example on the right below shows the recordable time and space when the disk is formatted with the [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switch settings to "MONO" and "44.1 kHz/24 bit" respectively.

LTC

HMSF

PGM

REMAIN

HMS

2. Press the [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switches as desired.

By changing the [TRACK MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switch settings, you can check the recordable space and time according to the current switch settings.

The screen examples below shows the values in two cases when the [TR MODE] switch is set to "STEREO" and

"MULTI (4TR)" while the [SAMPLING FREQ] switch is fixed to "44.1 kHz/24 bit".

TR MODE -> "MULTI (4TR)"

REMAIN

HMS

REMAIN

TR MODE -> "STEREO"

HMS

• If a disk is formatted in the Tape mode

1. While the "Tape mode" audio file is selected, press the [DISP TIME] ke y three times.

The display shows the “FreeArea” screen, as with a disk formatted in the Normal mode. In this screen, the recordable space (in MB) and time (in hours/minutes/seconds) for “Normal mode” files, with the same track mode and sampling frequency/bit length settings as when the disk is formatted, are shown. In other words, the recordable space shown here is the value calculated by subtracting 4.0 GB from all recordable space of the disk. The screen example on the right below shows the values when the disk is formatted by setting the [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switches to “MONO” and “48kHz/24bit” respectively. The recording time in mono is 47 minutes 30 seconds, while the available space is 0.4 GB. Note that, with a disk formatted in the Tape mode, if you change the settings of the [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switches, the values on the display may not be changed.

LTC

HMSF

PGM

REMAIN

HMS

BIT

<Tips>

The recordable space of each “Tape mode” file is fixed to approximately 2.0 GB, which is not included in the Free Area, as shown above. You can see the maximum recordable time of the “Tape mode” audio file by following the operation below.

• While a disk is stopped, press the [F FWD] key while holding down the [STOP] key.

The current position moves to the end of the “tape”, and the maximum recordable time of a “T ape mode” file, with the track mode and sampling frequency/bit length selected by the [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switches when formatted, is shown on the display. You can calculate the remaining time of a “tape mode” file by subtracting the elapsed time from the maximum recordable time.

LTC

HMSF

PGM

LTC

HMSF

PGM

BIT

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Chapter-2

Names and Functions

This chapter describes names and functions of controls on the front panel, as well as those of connectors on the rear panel.

Front panel

We divide the front panel into three parts and describe names and functions of controls for each section.

*Some keys have the secondary function which is available when the SHIFT indicator is lit, while the primary function is available when the SHIFT indicator is unlit. In this manual, we sometimes say "when shifted" and "when unshifted" instead of "when the SHIFT indicator is lit" and "when the SHIFT indicator is unlit" respectively.

POWER

KEYBOARD

Front panel part 1

DVD MASTER RECORDER

HDDVD

STOPRECORD

SOURCE PLAY

LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END

TAPE MODE

PLAY

MAXMIN

TR1,3+2,4

PHONES

TR3+4 TR1+2

DRIVE

MOUSE

TC SETUP

REWIND

Front panel part 2

OPEN/CLOSE

SKIP/CURSOR

space

ABC3DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS TUV WXYZ

REMOTE

LOCAL

CONTROL

AUDIO FILE

BWF

SDII

LIST PLAYCHASE

EDIT

F FWD

MONO

TR4 TR3 TR2 TR1

ANALOG

DIGITAL

SETUP

INLTC

DATE

REMAIN LOCATE

MSDFHSF

ABSCUE

CHASEOFFSETUBGENMEMORY

1 2

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3 4

INPUT MON

TONE REC

MUTE REC

AUDIO RDY

NEW FILE

symbol

MONO

STEREO

MULTI(4TR)

INPUT

TR MODE

TC RDY

INSERT

176.4 96

+0.1%

88.2

NORM

-0.1%

44.1

PULL

UP/DOWN SAMPLING FREQ

6543210OL

24BIT

16BIT

CHASERDYTCDIGITAL

192

(kHz)

44.1

AUDIO EDIT UNDO

kHz 44.1 88.2 176.4

-0.1%

FORMAT

SDII BWF DVD

INSLATE TONEMUTE

SOURCE OUT

TR1

RSVD

FRAME RATE

DISP

TIME

DISP

LEVELMARGINNEXTMBPGM

LEVEL

DSD96324824322016FSBIT

192

CLOCK

MARGIN

-INT-

-EXT-

RESET

WORD VIDEO

DIGITAL

CLR

IN DSTOUT

PREVIEW

TR3

TR2

TR4

LOCATE

30DF

29.97

29.97DF 25 24

23.97 TC GEN MODE

24H RUN REC RUN FREE RUN EXT RUN

SETUP

UTILITY

STORE

FILE SEL

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