Fostex PD-6 User Manual
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DVD LOCATION RECORDER
Operation ManualOperation Manual
Operation Manual
Operation ManualOperation Manual
<DANGER>
VISIBLE OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
<CAUTION>
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
Model
PD-6
CA UTION
About DVD-RAM disks used with the PD-6
With the PD-6, only use DVD-RAM disks which is confirmed by Fostex.
Operation confirmed disk model: MAXELL DRMS-V28R (8-centimeter DVD-RAM
disk, double sided) *as of March 2003.
<Important notice>
Fostex does not guarantee the operation of the PD-6 when using a disk which is
not recommended by Fostex.
About disk formatting
Before starting recording, be sure to format the disk in either of the following
ways.a
• For a brand-new disk:
Carry out the initial format (see page 24 in the operation manual).
• For a used disk:
Carry out the physical format (see page 115 in the operation manual).
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
"WARNING"
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE."
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'
AU FOND.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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.
18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or
spray of water.
19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the
appliance.
20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply
even if the power switch is at off position.
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Table of contents
Precautions .............................................................................................................................8
Precautions on safety ............................................................................................8
Precautions on installation ...................................................................................8
About this manual ..................................................................................................................9
Manual organization .............................................................................................9
Rules of manual description ..............................................................................11
Chapter 1: Intr oduction .......................................................................................................13
Introduction .........................................................................................................14
Main features / functions ...................................................................................14
What is in the box ................................................................................................16
PD-6 options and related Fostex products .......................................................16
Chapter 2: Bef ore using the PD-6 ......................................................................................17
About power supply ............................................................................................18
About battery .........................................................................................................18
Charging the battery ..................................................................................18
Installing the battery ..................................................................................18
Removing the battery .................................................................................19
Saving the battery power ...........................................................................19
About AC adaptor .................................................................................................20
Connecting the AC adaptor .......................................................................20
Turning on the power ...........................................................................................21
About power supply voltage ................................................................................21
About Realtime clock ......................................................................................................22
About DVD-RAM disk ......................................................................................................22
Inserting / removing a disk .................................................................................23
About recording modes .......................................................................................26
Chapter 3: Names and functions .......................................................................................27
Left side panel (Inputs / outputs) .....................................................................28
Right side panel (Inputs / outputs) ..................................................................30
Front panel (part 1) .............................................................................................32
Front panel (part 2) .............................................................................................34
Front panel (part 3) .............................................................................................37
Top panel (part 1) ...............................................................................................38
Top panel (part 2) ...............................................................................................41
LCD display ...........................................................................................................43
Initial screen (Normal screen) .............................................................................43
Other screens .........................................................................................................44
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Chapter 4: Basic connections ............................................................................................47
Input connection .............................................................................................48
Analog audio input connection .....................................................................48
Digital audio input connection ......................................................................49
Time code input connection ..........................................................................49
Sync signal connection ....................................................................................49
Monitor signal input connection ...................................................................50
Output connection ..........................................................................................50
Analog audio output connection ...................................................................51
Digital audio output connection ....................................................................51
Time code output connection ........................................................................51
Word clock output connection ......................................................................51
Monitor output connection ............................................................................51
Connection examples .....................................................................................52
Connection example for recording (1) .........................................................52
Connection example for recording (2) .........................................................53
Other connection examples ..........................................................................54
Example of PC connection ...............................................................................54
Example of USB keyboard connection ..........................................................54
Power supply for external devices .................................................................55
Chapter 5: Recor ding / playback ........................................................................................57
Recording analog audio .................................................................................58
Selecting an input source ................................................................................59
Adjusting the input gain .................................................................................59
Filter setting ......................................................................................................60
Limiter setting ...................................................................................................60
Selecting the sampling frequency .................................................................61
Selecting recording tracks ..............................................................................62
Selecting a recording source ..........................................................................63
Adjusting the recording level .........................................................................63
Monitoring recording signals .........................................................................64
Making recording .............................................................................................65
Recording with the PRE REC mode active ...........................................66
Recording a slate tone/slate mic signal ..............................................67
About overloading .................................................................................67
File names of created audio files .........................................................68
Recording digital audio ..................................................................................69
Selecting digital input channels .....................................................................69
Selecting the sampling frequency .................................................................69
Selecting the system master clock .................................................................69
Recording time code .......................................................................................70
Selecting the TC frame rate .............................................................................70
Selecting the TC generate mode .....................................................................71
Setting the time code output ..........................................................................71
Jam function ....................................................................................................72
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Creating cue points .........................................................................................73
Playback ...........................................................................................................76
Skip/locate functions .....................................................................................78
Creating a cue point automatically at the recording start point ...............73
Creating a cue point on-the-fly ......................................................................73
Viewing the cue point list ................................................................................74
Editing a cue point ...........................................................................................74
Creating a new cue point using the cue list screen ......................................75
Normal audio playback ...................................................................................76
Time code playback .........................................................................................77
Cueing playback ...............................................................................................77
Skipping by file .................................................................................................78
Skipping by cue point ......................................................................................78
Locating to the beginning (ABS 0) of a file ....................................................78
Locating to the end (REC END) of a file .........................................................78
Locating to the previous locate point ............................................................78
Locating to the desired time ...........................................................................79
Locating to the desired cue point ..................................................................79
Chapter 6: TC Setup mode ..................................................................................................81
How to select the TC Setup menu .................................................................82
Editing the LTC start time ..............................................................................82
Time code output while paused ...................................................................83
User bit setting of playback time code .........................................................84
Editing the internal time code generator setting .......................................85
User bit setting of internal generator time code ........................................86
Jam mode setting ............................................................................................86
Chapter 7: Setup mode ........................................................................................................87
Setup menu details .........................................................................................88
How to select a Setup menu ...........................................................................89
How to make Setup menu setting .................................................................90
Adjusting the real-time clock (Adjust RTC) .................................................90
Setting the digital out format (Digital out) ...................................................91
Digital input channel setting (Digital in) ......................................................91
Skip mode setting (Skip mode) ......................................................................92
Diagnoses on/off setting (Diagnoses) ...........................................................92
Reference level setting (Reference level) ......................................................93
Peak hold time setting (Peak hold) ................................................................93
Slate tone recording time and mode setting (Tone rec mode) ..................94
Auto cue mode on/off setting (Auto cue) .....................................................95
Pause cancel time setting (Pause time) .........................................................95
Error tone output setting (Error tone) ..........................................................96
Battery warning setting (BATT warning) ......................................................97
Speaker mute on/off setting (Speaker mute) ..............................................97
Limiter parameter setting (Limiter parameter) ..........................................98
Default file name setting (Default file name) ...............................................99
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Default track name setting (Default track name) .....................................100
Next event number setting (Next event No.) .............................................100
USB keyboard type setting (Keyboard) ......................................................101
Pre-record time setting (Pre rec time) ........................................................101
Setup data saving (Save user setup) ...........................................................102
Setup data loading (Load user setup) .........................................................102
ROM version checking (Version) .................................................................103
Chapter 8: Utility mode ......................................................................................................105
Utility menu details ......................................................................................106
How to select a Utility menu ........................................................................107
Editing a file name [Edit file name] ............................................................108
Editing a file information editing [File info.] ............................................109
Checking file information ...........................................................................109
Checking a description information ..........................................................109
Editing a description information ..............................................................111
Adding a description information .............................................................111
Deleting a description information ...........................................................111
Deleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete file] ......................................112
Restoring a deleted audio file [Restore Del. file] ......................................113
Optimizing the current disk [Optimize disk] ...........................................114
Formatting the current disk [Format] .......................................................115
Editing the reel number (volume label) [Reel No.] ..................................118
Selecting the record protection “On” or “Off” [Rec protect] .................119
Selecting the resume function “On” or “Off” [Resume] ..........................120
Setting IEEE1394 connection [IEEE1394] .................................................121
Chapter 9: EDL SEL mode ................................................................................................123
Creating a new ALE file .................................................................................124
Adding audio files to an ALE file .................................................................127
Viewing and editing audio file entries .......................................................129
Viewing audio file entries .............................................................................129
Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file .....................................130
Deleting an audio file entry ..........................................................................130
Editing an ALE file .........................................................................................131
Editing an ALE file name ...............................................................................131
Remaking an ALE file .....................................................................................132
Deleting an ALE file ........................................................................................133
Chapter 10: Exporting files using IEEE1394 ..................................................................135
Connection between the PD-6 and a PC ....................................................137
How to disconnect the PD-6 ........................................................................137
Example of copying data to an external hard disk ..................................138
Example of exporting data to a computer application ...........................138
Chapter 11: Specifications ...............................................................................................141
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Precautions
Precautions on safety
Av oid e xcessive heat and humidity
Do not expose the PD-6 to extremes of humidity. Do not place the unit in direct
sunlight, close to heating units, or in areas subject to high temperatures. Also avoid
areas subject to extremely low temperatures.
The PD-6’s ambient operating temperature is between 0º and 45ºC.
Av oid e xcessive dust and vibration
Locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could
cause mechanical damage.
Av oid ph ysical shoc ks
Strong physical shocks can cause damage. Handle the unit with care.
Av oid dama ging the po wer cor d
Make certain that the PD-6’s power cord is not located in a position where it is likely
to be walked on or pinched by other equipment placed near the cord.
Clean with a soft dry cloth
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the PD-6.
Wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. If further cleaning is required, a lightly moistened
cloth with a mild detergent may be used.
Do not open the case or attempt repairs or modification your self
The PD-6 contains no user-serviceable parts. For other than routine cleaning, refer
all maintenance to qualified FOSTEX service personnel.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the case. Opening the case and/or
tampering with the internal circuitry will void the warranty.
<Important!>
Equipment name, electrical ratings, serial
number and other information for the PD-6,
are written on bottom side.
DVD LOCATION RECORDER
FOSTEX CO.
INPUT: 12VDC
SERIAL NO.
MODEL PD-6
MADE IN JAPAN
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Precautions on installation
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
About this manual
This manual is intended to be used as a guide for using the Fostex PD-6 DVD
location recorder.
It is divided into Chapters. Each Chapter covers instructions for a specific
subject or feature of the PD-6 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.
Manual organization
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: Intr oduction
This chapter describes the brief introduction of the PD-6, as well as main
features.
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Chapter 2: Bef ore using the PD-6
This chapter describes some notes on the power supply, as well as details
about formatting a DVD-RAM disk. Read this chapter first before using the
PD-6.
Chapter 3: Names of Functions
This chapter describes names and functions of keys and controls on the
front and top panels, as well as those of connectors on the left and right side
panels. If you are familiar with digital equipment, you may roughly
understand the functions the PD-6 offers.
Chapter 4: Basic connection
This chapter describes basic connection between the PD-6 and external
devices. It includes details about how to connect analog audio signals, digital
audio signals, an external time code, and external synchronization signals,
as well as how to connect between the PD-6 and a personal computer by IEEE
1394, and how to make USB keyboard connection.
Chapter 5: Recor ding/pla ybac k
This chapter describes audio and time code recording/playback using the
PD-6. You can find description about how to make necessary switch setting
or adjustment for audio and time code recording/playback, as well as about
force jamming. Descriptions for the skip and locate functions are also included.
Chapter 6: TC Setup mode
This chapter describes the TC Setup mode which provides preferences/settings
related with time code recording/playback, such as settings for the TC start
time and TC user bits.
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Chapter 7: Setup mode
This chapter describes details about menus in the Setup mode. Using Setup
mode menus, you can set preferences, etc. of the PD-6. The following menus are
available in the Setup mode.
<Note>
The Setup mode menu may change when the PD-6 software is updated.
Real Time Cloc k menu You can chec k or edit the internal real-time clock.
Digital Out menu You can select the digital output signal format between AES/EBU and
SPDIF.
Digital In menu You can select the input channel sources between digital and analog.
Skip mode menu You can select the function of the [SKIP/CURSOR] key.
Diagnoses menu You can select whether logging errors during recording to the diagnoses
file or not.
Reference lev el menu You can select the PD-6 reference input level.
Peak hold time menu You can set the peak hold time of the level meters.
Tone rec mode menu You can set the recording duration and mode of the slate tone.
Auto cue menu You can select whether automatically recording a cue point or not at
the record start position.
Pause time menu You can set the pause cancel time.
Error tone menu You can select on or off of the error tone.
BATT warning menu You can set the threshold of the battery power voltage for generating
the error tone.
Speaker mute menu You can select whether m uting the monitor speaker or not except
during recording.
Limiter parameter menu You can set the limiter par ameters .
Default File name menu You can select the name f orm of an audio file when it is created between
date information base and scene/take number information base.
Default track name menu You can specify the default track name of audio files.
Next ev ent menu You can set the ev ent n umber of audio files .
USB keyboard menu You can select the USB keyboard type to be connected between US
and JAPAN.
Pre rec time menu You can set the pre-record time of audio pooled in the buffer.
User setup save menu You can save the setup data to the user box.
User setup load menu You can load the setup data from the user box.
V ersion men u You can chec k the PD-6 software version.
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Chapter 8: Utility mode
This chapter describes the Utility mode, in which you can make settings related
with DVD-RAM disks to be used with the PD-6, as well as format a disk. The
following menus are available in the Utility mode.
<Note>
The Utility mode menu may change when the PD-6 software is updated.
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Edit File Name menu Y ou can edit audio file names .
File Info. menu You can chec k the audio file inf ormation, as well as edit the description
information.
Delete File menu You can delete an audio file.
Restore Del File menu You can restore the deleted file .
Optimize Disk menu You can optimiz e the current disk.
Format menu You can format the current disk.
Reel No. menu You can edit the reel No. (volume label).
Rec Protect menu You can select record protection enab led or disabled.
Resume menu You can select the resume function enabled or disabled.
IEEE1394 menu You can select IEEE1394 connection enabled or disabled.
Chapter 9: EDL SEL mode
This chapter describes how to create an ALE file from a recorded audio file so as
to be used in the AVID system, as well as how to edit an ALE file information.
Chapter 10: Exporting files using IEEE1394
This chapter describes how to transfer audio files between the PD-6 and a
personal computer using IEEE1394.
Chapter 11: Main specifications
This chapter describes PD-6 specifications for mechanical and electronic
characters, etc.
Rules of manual description
This manual is described according to the following rules.
1. The following abbreviations are sometimes used.
Time code -> TC
External time code -> EXT TC
Internal time code generator -> INT TC GEN
Sampling frequency -> Fs
2. The names of keys and other connectors and controls of the PD-6 expressed
in this manual match the panel indication.
3. The on-screen messages and switch position names are surrounded by “ “.
4. The on-screen messages and items, as well as the indicators on the panel,
“light” or “flash”.
5. “Notes” give a tip or advice for using the PD-6 properly. “Cautions” give
advice regarding a possible hazard to equipment or personnel.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the introduction and main features/functions of the PD-6.
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Introduction
The model PD-6 is a portable 6-track DVD location recorder using an 8centimeter DVD-RAM disk as a recording medium.
To get the best performance in the circumstance of location recording, the
PD-6 is equipped with a six-channel mixer in a light-weighted and small body,
and you can make reliable long-time recording with an internal battery
(equivalent to the NP-1 type). The PD-6 also offers video/word sync capability,
allowing the perfect synchronization to video/picture equipment such as a
video camera. In addition, it is equipped with a connector, conformed to
IEEE1394, for direct connection to a personal computer, allowing transferring
recorded audio file data to a personal computer for editing.
The versatile functions of the PD-6 make it the best location audio recorder
for broadcasts and post productions.
Main features/functions
• Equipped with an ATAPI 8-centimeter DVD-RAM drive.
This drive is designed vibrationproof, and ensures high-speed access
and reliability, which only the optical disk system can afford.
• The DVD-RAM disk format is conformed to “UDF Rev1.5”, which ensures
great compatibility with personal computers.
• The recording file format is conformed to the BWF interleave 1 file
specification. When a file is imported to a DAW such as the Pro Tools
from the PD-6, it is separated to mono files.
• Various recording track modes are available. You can select a desired t
rack mode from among 2, 4, 5 and 6, as well as 2+4 and 1+5 track
modes.
• Supports 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies
with 24 bit quantization. At 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling frequency,
you can also select 16 bit quantization.
• Supports video and word synchronization, allowing the PD-6
synchronized with external devices (such as video cameras). The PD-6
automatically recognizes a video or word signal.
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• “Pre Record” function, a useful feature for location recording, allows to
store maximum 10-second recent audio data into the buffer. You can
start recording from the current audio data in the buffer. The buffer
time can be set between 1 and 10 seconds.
• A six-channel analog mixer is built in. You can make direct track
recording or mix recording. For example, you can record signals of
channels 1 through 4 to tracks 1 through 4 respectively, while record
stereo mix (rough mix) signals to tracks 5 and 6.
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• Each mixer channel provides a pan pot, a phantom power supply (P48/
T12), a frequency-sweepable filter and a limiter.
In addition, each of channels 2, 4 and 6 provides a phase switch.
• A 128 x 64 dot-matrix backlit LCD display for showing various
information is used, which helped to design the PD-6 compact and
lower power consumption.
You can select the display mode by a single key operation.
The level meter section can be enlarged.
• A connector conformed to IEEE1394 is provided for connecting directly
to a personal computer. It allows transferring audio file data recorded
by the PD-6 between the PD-6 and a personal computer.
• A USB port is provided for connecting directly to a USB keyboard. You
can make setting and editing from a keyboard instead of the PD-6 panel
keys. (Note that you cannot make all setting and editing from a
keyboard.)
• The Cue function allows to store markers (cue points) during recording.
Cue points are used for the locate or skip function. (To use cue points
for the skip function, you have to set the “Skip mode” menu in the
Setup mode to “CUE”.)
• The circle take function allows to put “@” to desired recorded audio
files. Using this function, you can make an “OK take” list easily.
• The reference input level can be selected between -18 dB and -20 dB.
(The selection is made in the Setup mode. The default setting is -20
dB.)
• Built in accurate TC generator (in +/- 1 ppm accuracy) for recording
IEC time code. The time code can be started by jamming to an external
time code or from the desired time of the internal clock.
The jam function switches the reference from an external time code to
the internal time code generator.
• The error tone can be generated for warning when disk writing error
occurs, clipping occurs at the input amplifier stage, the power voltage
is out of the allowable range, or the remaining space of the disk is few.
(You have to make setting of the “Error tone” menu in the Setup mode
appropriately.)
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What is in the bo x
Make sure that the box contains the following. If any of them are missing,
please contact your dealer.
PD-6
Carrying belt
8-centimeter DVD-RAM disk (2.8 GB)
Operation manual (this manual)
<Note>
No internal battery nor AC adaptor is supplied with the PD-6.
Use an NP-1 type or equivalent for the internal battery. Use the Fostex optional
AD-15C for the AC adaptor.
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PD-6 options and related Fostex pr oducts
The following PD-6 options and related products are available.
Ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for details about them such as
prices, specifications, etc.
Options
• External power supply unit (AC adaptor): AD-15C
• Soft case for the PD-6: ZP-6
• AATON
Related products
• DVD digital master recorder: DV40
• DAT portable digital recorder: PD-4
• DAT digital master recorder: D-15
• Personal powered monitor: 6301B/BX
• Stereo headphones: T20RP/T-5/T40RP
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Chapter 2: Before using the PD-6
This chapter describes notes for the power supply and DVD-RAM disks, which you should
know before using the PD-6.
<Table of contents>
About power supply .........................................................................................................18
About battery .........................................................................................................18
Charging the battery ...............................................................................................18
Installing the battery ...............................................................................................18
Removing the battery .............................................................................................19
Saving the battery power .......................................................................................19
About AC adaptor ..................................................................................................20
Connecting the AC adaptor ....................................................................................20
Turning on the power ...........................................................................................21
About power supply voltage ................................................................................21
About Realtime Clock .......................................................................................................... .........22
About DVD-RAM disk ...................................................................................................................22
Inserting/removing a disk ................................................................................................23
Initial format of a disk .......................................................................................................24
About recording modes ....................................................................................................26
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About power supply
The PD-6 is powered either by a battery which allows the unit to be used outside, or by the AC
adaptor (Fostex Model AD-15C, optional).
<Note>
Make sure that the PD-6 power switch is set to “OFF” when changing a battery or when disconnect the AC
adaptor from the unit. The unit continuously accesses data when the power is on, therefore, the memory
contents may be reset by the sudden power interruption.
About battery
No battery is supplied with the PD-6.
We recommend to use the IDX NP-L50, IDX NP23, Sony NP-1 or equivalent for the
battery of the PD-6. Typically 2-hour recording is possible using the fully charged
IDX NP-L50 (note that the recordable time may vary depending on temperature or
other condition).
<Note>
When charging a battery, charge to its full potential.
• Charging the battery
Normally, a battery is not charged when shipped, therefore, you must charge it before
using. Refer to the instruction of the battery you purchased for details about how to
charge it.
<Note>
The PD-6 does not provide the battery charging function.
• Installing the battery
Insert a battery into the battery compartment firmly from the open end on the left
side panel, with the battery terminals inside, until the battery is locked.
<Note>
To run the unit on the installed battery, set the [POWER SEL] switch on the right side
panel to “INT”. Also set the “warning voltage of the battery” menu in the Setup mode
properly after turning on the power (see page 97 for details).
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• Removing the battery
To remove the battery, set the [POWER] switch to “OFF” and slide the [EJECT] lever
beside the battery compartment to the arrow direction in the figure below.
<Caution>
NiCd batteries are recyclable. When disposing a used battery, follow your local
regulations regarding appropriate recycling procedures.
Do not leave the removed battery within children’s reach.
• Saving the battery power
The PD-6 offers the following measures for saving the battery power to extend the
battery life.
• Pressing the [STOP] key stops the disk rotation to save the power
consumption. It is also possible to set the desired PAUSE release time
in the Setup mode (the default is three minutes).
• When the internal monitor speaker is not used (i.e. when a headphones
plug is inserted to the [PHONES] jack), no power is supplied to the
amplifier for the speaker.
The following describes some tips for saving the battery power, as well as some notes
on using the battery.
• The input impedance of devices connected to PD-6’s output connectors
should be greater than 10kΩ.
• When convert a balanced output to unbalanced, do not connect the
unused pin to the ground pin and leave it open.
Though it lowers the output level 6dB, it does not influence to the
audio characteristics.
• Set the monitor level as lower as possible (regardless of whether using
headphones or the internal monitor speaker).
• When you do not operate the unit on battery power for a long period
of time, remove the battery or set the [POWER SEL] switch to “EXT”.
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About AC adaptor
The optional genuine AC adaptor AD-15C is available. (Contact our dealer or
sale office for purchasing the AD-15C.)
<Notes>
Use only the AD-15C for an AC adaptor. Using another AC adaptor may damage
the PD-6 due to the mismatch of the power voltage, polarity, etc. When connect or
disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that the [POWER] switch is set to “OFF”.
• Connecting the AC adaptor
While the [POWER] switch of the PD-6 is set to “OFF”, insert the XLR-4-32 type connector
of the AD-15C to the [DC IN] connector on the right side panel of the PD-6 until it is
locked. Then connect the AC plug to the AC main outlet.
[DC IN] connector
AD-15C
AC adaptor
<Note>
When using an external power supply such as the AC adaptor, set the [POWER
SEL] switch under the [DC IN] connector to the “EXT” position.
<Note>
While operating the PD-6 with an external power supply (AC adaptor or external
battery), you can change the AC main outlet connected to the adaptor or replace
the external power supply without TC interruption if the fully charged NP-1 type
is installed to the PD-6. See below for the procedure.
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1) Make sure that the fully charged battery is installed to the PD-6.
2) Set the [POWER SEL] switch to “INT” from “EXT”.
3) Change the AC main outlet connected to the adaptor or replace the external
power supply.
4) Set the [POWER SEL] switch to “EXT” from “INT”.
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Turning on the po wer
When switch the [POWER] switch to “ON” after fitting the internal battery or
connecting the AC adaptor (AD-15C), the PD-6 works as follows.
If you turn on the power while no disk is inserted, the PD-6 releases the door
lock after recognizing that no disk is inserted, and shows “— Unlock door —
” is shown in the file name field on the LCD screen.
<Note>
The level, TC and Fs fields of the LCD screen show the settings according to the
switch positions when turning off the power last time. See “Display section” in
“Chapter 3: Names and Functions” for details.
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About power supply v olta ge
The output voltage of the power supply for the PD-6 must be within the
range between DC 12 to 18 volts. Never use the PD-6 at more than 18 volts or
less than 12 volts. You can check the internal battery voltage on the display
(indicated by the arrow in the screen example below).
The PD-6 has the facility for sounding the warning tone from the internal
monitor speaker (or headphones) when the supplied voltage of the battery
or the external power supply voltage becomes improper.
<Notes>
• You can make the setting for generating the warning tone by the “Error tone”
menu in the Setup mode. See “Setup mode” on page 96 for details.
• If the power supply voltage exceeds 18 bolts, the PD-6 may be damaged. Never
supply more than 18 volts to the PD-6.
The current battery voltage is shown in the dotted bar
meter.
Each dot corresponds to approximately 0.2 V. When the
battery voltage is less than 10.4 V, all dots are unlit. When
it is 14.0 V or more, all dots are lit. Note that the battery
life depends on the battery . The Also note that it fully lights
when the AC adaptor is used.
• If the battery is dead or the power supply section has a trouble by surge
current, etc., the protection circuit works and the power is shut off. In such a
case, set the [POWER] switch to “OFF”, replace the battery with a charged one,
then set the [POWER] switch to “ON” again.
If the PD-6 does not return to the normal condition after the operation above,
there may be some trouble in the circuit.
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About Realtime Clock
The PD-6 offers realtime clock function.
The realtime clock data is used for a file name (date and time when the file is created)
when creating a new audio file on a disk, the time code start time when recording a time
code by the internal time code generator, and so on.
The realtime clock is adjusted according to the local time when shipped, therefore, set
the time to your local time before using the PD-6 (see “Chapter 7: Setup mode” on page
90 for details about realtime clock setting).
<Notes>
• When shipped, the file name mode is set to “DATE”, therefore, the realtime clock
data is automatically used as the name of an audio file name created when recording.
You can edit the file name later.
See “Chapter 7: Setup mode” on page 99 for details about file name editing and file
name mode setting.
file name
• Only when the TC GEN mode is set to “24H RUN”, the realtime clock data is used as
the TC start time (see “Recording/playback” on page 72 for details about the TC
GEN mode).
About D VD-RAM disk
The PD-6 uses MAXELL 8-centimeter DVD-RAM (double sided) disks shown below. You
can record data to both sides A and B. The arrows below show the direction for insertion.
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Inserting / removing a disk
You can insert or remove a disk regardless of whether the power is on or off,
however, the procedure below is assumed that the power is on.
1) Slide the [OPEN] lever right and open the protection cover man uall y.
2) Press the [DISC UNLOCK] button to release the tray lock.
When the power is off, you do not have to do this.
3) Slide the [EJECT] lever to open the tray.
4) Set (or remove) a DVD-RAM disk to (or fr om) the tra y and press the upper part
of the tray to close the tray.
If you set an unused disk, the display shows the screen for prompting disk
formatting.
<Note>
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When inserting a disk to the tray, make sure that the
direction is right.
<Note>
Depending on the condition when you turned off the power
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last time, the disk lock may not be released on rare occasions . In such a case, turn off and on the power, then press
the [DISC UNLOCK] button again to release the disk lock.
<Notes>
When setting an unused new disk, the message as
shown in <Figure 1> appears after reading the disk
information, prompting that disk formatting is
required.
An unused disk may not be formatted with the UDF
format Rev 1.5 or may not have the BWF directory,
therefore, it must be formatted with UDF Rev1.5
format.
When an unformatted disk or a disk which is not
formatted in UDF format is set, the PD-6
automatically brings up the “Format” menu (see
<Figure 2>) in the Utility mode after reading the
disk information. This shows the disk is not UDFformatted and must be formatted with UDF Rev1.5.
If you do not format the disk, press the [EXIT] key.
The PD-6 releases the disk from locking so that you
can remove the disk from the tray.
<Figure-1>
<Figure-2>
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Initial format of a disk
The operation procedure below is assumed that an unused DVD-RAM disk is
set to the PD-6. If you have a disk formatted with FAT32, etc., you can
format it with the similar procedure.
1) While the message “Non-BWF-DVD FMT!” is shown, press the [ENTER] key.
The PD-6 automatically enters the “Format” menu.
When an unused disk is set, the Reel No field is blank and you have to enter a
desired reel number.
2) Select “Reel No” using the [SEL] dial and press the [ENTER] key.
The leftmost digit of the Reel No field starts flashing, showing that now you
can enter a reel number.
3) Enter a desired reel number using the [SEL] dial (or the numeric keys).
For example, you can enter “S001”.
Use the [
When using the numeric keys for entering characters, pressing any other
numeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically.
SKIP/CURSOR ] keys to move the cursor position.
<Note>
There are two options for the Format mode: “Normal” and “Tape”.
With a disk formatted in the “Normal” mode, each time you make recording,
a new audio file is automatically created.
Meanwhile, when formatting a disk in the “Tape” mode, the whole disk is
formatted as a single file. In other words, a “Tape mode” audio file is
created on a disk.
For details about how to format a disk in the “Tape” mode, see “Formatting
a disk” in “Chapter 8: Utility mode” on page 115.
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5) Press the [ENTER] key twice to highlight “[EXECUTE]” and press the [ENTER]
key again.
The display changes to show the caution message, in which “Are you sure?”
flashes.
6) Press the [ENTER] key.
Formatting starts.
The display now shows the approximate time required for formatting, as well
as the bar-graph meter which shows the progress.
When formatting finishes, “Fmt. Completed!” is shown.
7) Press the [EXIT] key to exit the Utility mode.
The display changes to shows the normal screen, on which “No Files!” is shown
in the file name field.
The disk is now formatted with UDF Rev1.5 and you can make recording or
playback.
The level, TC and BWF sections on the screen show the status according to the
[REC TR], [FS/24] and [FRAME] switch positions when formatting started.
8) Format disk side B with the same procedure as above.
<Note>
On rare occasions, “Disk error!” appears on the display and the disk lock is
released after formatting is completed. In such a case, set “Physical format”
to “ON” in the “Format” menu and format the disk again (see “Format menu”
in “Chapter 8: Utility mode” on page 115 for details about the physical
format).
If “Disk error!” appears again after carrying out physical format, do not use
the disk.
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About recording modes
With a disk formatted in the UDF Rev1.5 “Normal” mode, you can make recording in the
“One file mode” or “Two file mode”, which can be selected by the [REC TR] select switch.
If you set the [REC TR] select switch to 2, 4, 5 or
6, recording is made by the “One file mode”, in
<One file mode>
which a single audio file is created when
recording starts. See the figure on the right.
In the “One file mode”, each time recording is
Each file is individually created.
made, a new audio file with the incremented
number is created.
If you set the [REC TR] select switch to 2+4 or
1+5, recording is made by the “Two file mode”,
<Tw o file mode>
in which two audio files (two-track and four-track
files, or one-track and five-track files) are created
when recording starts.
In the “Two file mode”, two new audio file with
Two files are simultaneously created.
the successive numbers are simultaneously
created, in which the file with the smaller number
is the multitrack file and “M” is added to the file
name.
<Note>
If a disk is formatted in the “Tape” mode, You cannot make recording in the “Two file mode”.
<Note>
The position of “M” added to a multitrack file name depends on the “File name mode” setting
in the “Default file name” menu of the Setup mode. See “Chapter 5: Recording/playback” on
page 68 for details.
With a disk formatted in the “Normal” or “Tape” mode, files are stored in the “BWF” directory. An
8-centimeter DVD-RAM disk allows recording to both sides, so you can make recording in the
“Normal” mode on side A, while in the “Tape” mode on side B. For details about how to format a
disk in the “Tape” mode, see “Formatting a disk” in “Chapter 8: Utility mode” on page 115.
“Normal” mode disk
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side is formatted as a single file, so only a single audio
file exists.
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<Right side panel section>
<Top panel section>
<Left side panel section>
<Front panel section>
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Left side panel (Inputs/outputs)
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1. [ANALOG LINE OUT] connectors
These connectors feed analog audio signals of tracks 1 through 6.
Connectors: XLR-3-32 type (balanced)
1
1
2
3
2
3
GND
HOT
COLD
2. Internal monitor speaker
Outputs track audio signals, error tones, etc.
When a headphones plug is inserted to the [PHONES] jack, the monitor speaker
is inactive.
3. [A UX I/O] connector
The input ports of the [AUX I/O] connector receive audio signals and route
them to the monitor circuit, while the output ports feed stereo buss signals.
You can select the output level from among three options using the [AUX OUT
ATT] switch.
1
L OUT +
2
3
4
5
R OUT +
L OUT R OUT -
R IN +
1
8
2
7
9
10
6
3
5
4
10
6
7
8
9
R IN L IN +
L IN -
GND
GND
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4. [A UX OUT ATT] switch
Switches the output level of signals sent from the output ports of the [AUX I/O]
connector among +4 dBu, -10 dBu and -60 dBu.
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