Fostex PD606 User Manual
LOCATION RECORDER
Model PD606
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions/Table of contents
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
"WARNING"
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE."
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
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.
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 with dry cloth.
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.
21. Appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the appliance.
22. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
23. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be
connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection.
24. An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug/
inlet can be easily pulled out by hand.
25. Main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain
readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended
use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply
mains, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected
from the mains socket outlet completely.
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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction of this manual ................................................................................................................1 1
Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................1 1
Cautions for use ..................................................................................................................................13
Precautions of installation .................................................................................................................13
Chapter-1: Main features .....................................................................................15
Main features and functions .........................................................................................................16
What is in the box? .........................................................................................................................19
PD606 options and related Fostex products .............................................................................19
Chapter-2: Preparation before using the PD606 ..............................................21
Preparation of power supply ........................................................................................................22
Mounting the battery .....................................................................................................................23
Important settings for using the battery .....................................................................................24
Battery priority setting (essential when using more than one battery) ....................................24
Low battery warning setting ............................................................................................................24
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC-IN] and a battery) ..................25
Protector adjustment ........................................................................................................................25
Saving the battery power ...............................................................................................................26
Battery condition display ..............................................................................................................26
Dismounting the battery ...............................................................................................................27
Using [DC-IN] (Connecting the AC adaptor) ...............................................................................28
Important settings for using [DC-IN] ...........................................................................................28
Low battery warning setting ............................................................................................................28
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC-IN] and a battery) ..................28
Turning on the power ....................................................................................................................29
Display backlight and contrast .....................................................................................................30
Turning on the display backlight .............................................................................................. ......30
Adjusting the display contrast ........................................................................................................30
Turning off the power ....................................................................................................................30
Internal clock setting ...........................................................................................................................31
Preparation of a DVD-RAM disk ........................................................................................................33
Inserting a disk ................................................................................................................................33
Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk .................................................................................................34
Replacing the internal hard disk drive ..............................................................................................37
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Chapter-3: Names and functions .......................................................................39
Left side panel (inputs/outputs) ........................................................................................................40
Right side panel (inputs/outputs) ............................................................................................. .........42
Front panel ...........................................................................................................................................45
T op panel ..............................................................................................................................................53
Rear panel .................................................................................................................... .........................55
LCD display details .............................................................................................................................56
Home screen ....................................................................................................................................56
Time display .......................................................................................................................................56
Status information ....................................................................................................................57
File name/Next file name .........................................................................................................58
Disk remaining ..........................................................................................................................58
Current drive/file number ......................................................................................................58
Protect icon ........................................................................................................................................58
Screen examples ........................................................................................................................59
MENU list screen ..........................................................................................................................59
SYS SETUP menu screen ..............................................................................................................59
BATTERY SETUP menu screen ...................................................................................................59
TC SETUP menu screen ...............................................................................................................59
DISK UTILITY menu screen ........................................................................................................59
USB to PC menu screen ...............................................................................................................59
EDIT EDL FILE menu screen .......................................................................................................60
Audio file select screen ...............................................................................................................60
Drive select screen ......................................................................................................................60
CUE LIST screen ...........................................................................................................................60
Contrast adjustment screen .....................................................................................................60
Chapter-4: Basic connections ............................................................................61
Input connection .................................................................................................................................62
Analog audio input connection ....................................................................................................62
Digital audio input connection .....................................................................................................63
Time code input connection .........................................................................................................63
Sync signal connection ...................................................................................................................63
Output connection ..............................................................................................................................64
Analog audio output connection ..................................................................................................65
Digital audio output connection ...................................................................................................65
Time code output connection .......................................................................................................65
Word clock output connection ....................................................................................................65
STEREO BUS output connection ....................................................................................................65
Other connections ..............................................................................................................................66
USB keyboard connection ..............................................................................................................66
PC connection ..................................................................................................................................68
External controller connection .....................................................................................................68
Power connection ............................................................................................................................69
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Connection examples .........................................................................................................................70
Connection example for recording (1) ........................................................................................70
Connection example for recording (2) ........................................................................................71
Chapter-5: Recording/playback .........................................................................73
Preparation before recording ............................................................................................................74
Setup for recording in quick setup mode ....................................................................................74
How to make settings in the quick setup mode .............................................................................74
Frame rate selection for LTC (or external time code) ...................................................................75
System clock reference selection ....................................................................................................75
Sampling frequency and bit length selection ................................................................................76
TC recording mode setting ..............................................................................................................76
Clock pull up/pull down setting .....................................................................................................76
Power source priority selection .......................................................................................................77
Setting in the MENU mode .............................................................................................................77
Recording source setting ..................................................................................................................77
Pre/post fader selection ...........................................................................................................77
Default file name setting ..................................................................................................................78
Maximum file size setting .................................................................................................................78
Partition link setting .........................................................................................................................78
Error tone output setting .................................................................................................................78
Mixer settings ..................................................................................................................................79
Input signal selection ........................................................................................................................79
High-pass filter setting ......................................................................................................................80
Limiter setting ..................................................................................................................................80
Adjusting the input gain (for channels 1 through 6) ...........................................................81
Input channel link .......................................................................................................................82
Phase setting (for channels 1 through 6) .......................................................................................83
Controlling signals sent to the stereo bus ..............................................................................83
Monitoring recording signals ..................................................................................................84
Arming tracks (safe/ready setting) ........................................................................................85
Selecting the drive for recording ............................................................................................87
Recording analog audio .....................................................................................................................88
Starting recording ...........................................................................................................................88
About overloading during recording .............................................................................................89
Canceling recording (False Start) .................................................................................................89
Recording in Pre rec mode .............................................................................................................90
Recording a slate tone/slate mic signal .......................................................................................91
Recording digital audio ......................................................................................................................92
Selecting recording source ............................................................................................................92
Selecting the sampling frequency/bit length .............................................................................92
Selecting the system clock .............................................................................................................92
Recording time code ...........................................................................................................................93
Selecting the TC frame rate ...........................................................................................................93
Selecting the TC generator mode (TC recording mode) ...........................................................93
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Automatic record start by external time code ............................................................................94
Setting the time code output .........................................................................................................94
Force jam to external time code ........................................................................................................95
Cue point setting .................................................................................................................................96
Setting a cue point on the fly during audio recording ..............................................................96
Viewing the cue point list ...............................................................................................................96
Editing a cue point ..........................................................................................................................97
Editing a cue label .............................................................................................................................97
Editing cue point data .......................................................................................................................97
Deleting a cue point ..........................................................................................................................98
Adding a new cue point to the cue point list ...............................................................................98
Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................99
Normal audio playback ..................................................................................................................99
Cueing playback ...........................................................................................................................100
Time code playback .....................................................................................................................100
Skip/locate functions ......................................................................................................... ...............101
Skipping by file .............................................................................................................................101
Skipping by cue point .................................................................................................................101
Locating to the beginning (ABS 0) of a file ................................................................................102
Locating to the end (REC END) of a file ......................................................................................102
Locating to the previous locate point ........................................................................................102
Locating to the desired time ........................................................................................................103
Locating to the desired cue point ...............................................................................................104
Chapter-6: Advanced operations .....................................................................105
Auto copy function ............................................................................................................................106
Setting a partition .........................................................................................................................106
Selecting auto copy mode ............................................................................................................107
Making auto copy .........................................................................................................................108
Disk copy function ............................................................................................................................109
Selecting source drive ..................................................................................................................109
Making disk copy ..........................................................................................................................110
File copy function ..............................................................................................................................1 12
Selecting source drive ..................................................................................................................112
Making file copy ............................................................................................................................113
Dual drive recording .........................................................................................................................1 15
Formatting in the “DDR” mode ..................................................................................................115
Making dual drive recording ......................................................................................................117
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Data export to PC ...............................................................................................................................118
Connecting PC to the unit ............................................................................................................119
How to unmount the PD606 from the PC ..................................................................................119
Example of copying data to a computer hard disk ..................................................................120
Example of exporting data to a computer application ............................................................120
Chapter-7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) ..............123
Creating a new ALE file .....................................................................................................................124
Adding audio file entries 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
Remarking an ALE file ..................................................................................................................132
Deleting an ALE file .......................................................................................................................133
Chapter-8: MENU mode .....................................................................................135
About MENU mode ...........................................................................................................................136
SYS SETUP menu ............................................................................................................... ..............138
Project name setting [Set project name] ....................................................................................139
Default file name setting [Default file name] ............................................................................140
Default track name setting [Default TrkName] ........................................................................142
Next event number setting [Next event No] ..............................................................................143
Recording FS/bit length setting [Record FS&Bit] .....................................................................144
Pull up/down setting [Pull up/down] ........................................................................................145
Recording source setting [Rec source sel] .................................................................................146
Digital output signal format selection [Digital out] .................................................................147
Diagnoses file setting [Diagnoses] ..............................................................................................148
Peak hold time setting [Peak hold] .............................................................................................149
Slate tone/pop tone recording mode setting [Tone rec mode] .............................................150
Pause cancel time setting [Pause time] ......................................................................................152
USB keyboard type setting [Keyboard] .....................................................................................153
Pre recording time setting [Pre rec time] ..................................................................................154
Maximum file length setting [Max file length] .........................................................................155
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Continuous recording function [Auto part. link] ....................................................................156
False start mode setting [False start] ..........................................................................................158
Limiter parameter setting [Limiter parameter] .......................................................................159
ST BUS OUT nominal level setting [Stereo out level] .............................................................161
Custom settings for monitoring [Monitor custom] ...............................................................162
Monitor speaker mute setting [Speaker mute] .........................................................................164
Error tone output setting [Error tone] .......................................................................................165
Chain play mode setting [Chain play] .......................................................................................168
Pre/post fader selection [Disk Feed] ..........................................................................................169
ROM version checking [Version] ................................................................................................170
BA TTERY SETUP menu ...................................................................................................................171
Battery low voltage warning setting [BATT. warning] .............................................................172
DC-IN low voltage warning setting [DC-IN warning] ...............................................................173
Power supply priority setting [Power priority] ........................................................................174
Battery priority setting [Active battery] ....................................................................................175
Battery setting examples .............................................................................................................176
Battery remaining time [BATT. Remain] ...................................................................................178
Battery status [BATT. status] .......................................................................................................179
TC SETUP menu ...............................................................................................................................180
System clock selection [Sync clock] ...........................................................................................181
TC frame rate selection [Frame rate] .........................................................................................182
Generator mode selection [Gen mode] .....................................................................................183
Internal TC generator setting [Set Gen. TC] ..............................................................................184
User bit setting [Set Gen Ubit] .....................................................................................................186
Jam mode setting [JAM mode] ....................................................................................................188
Time code output source selection [Sel. TC Out] .....................................................................189
Default LTC start time setting [Default LTC start] ....................................................................190
LTC start time editing [Edit LTC start] .......................................................................................191
UBIT setting of playback time code [Ref TC Ubit] ....................................................................192
Time code output while paused [Rep pause TC] ......................................................................193
Automatic recording start by external TC [Recin via ExtTC] ..................................................194
Internal TC generator power-off timer setting [TC PWR Timer] ..........................................195
DISK UTILITY menu ..........................................................................................................................196
Editing a file name [Edit file name] ............................................................................................197
Viewing a file information and editing descriptor information [File info.] .........................198
Editing descriptor information .....................................................................................................200
Adding descriptor information ....................................................................................................200
Deleting descriptor information ...................................................................................................200
Viewing iXML Chunk data information .......................................................................................201
Editing iXML Chunk data information .........................................................................................201
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Deleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete file] .................................................................202
Restoring a deleted audio file [Restore Del. file] .................................................................203
Formatting a disk (or a hard disk partition) [Format] .......................................................204
Editing the reel number (Volume label) [Reel No.] ............................................................208
Record protection On/Off setting [Rec protect] ...............................................................209
Resume function On/Off setting [Resume] .........................................................................210
Partition protection On/Off setting [Part. protect] ............................................................211
HDD operating time display [HDD Ope. Time] ...................................................................212
LOAD SETUP menu ....................................................................................................................213
SA VE SETUP menu .....................................................................................................................214
Chapter-9: Specifications .............................................................................215
Inputs/outputs ..............................................................................................................................216
Recording/playback ....................................................................................................................217
General ..........................................................................................................................................217
Physical dimensions ...................................................................................................................218
Block diagram ..............................................................................................................................219
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................220
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Location Recorder Model PD606
Introduction of this manual
This manual is a guidebook for using the Fostex PD606 Location Recorder.
This manual is intended for users who have experience and knowledge of
using a professional digital recorder.
You may roughly understand how to use the PD606 by reading "Chapter
1: Main features" and "Chapter 3: Names and functions".
"Chapter 3: Names and functions" describes names and functions of keys,
controls and connectors, as well as reference pages. So you can refer to
this chapter as index for detail information.
"Chapter 2: Preparations before using the PD606" contains the necessary
information when using the PD606 for the first time, such as "About power
supply" and "Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk".
Precautions
• For supplying the power to the unit from an AC outlet, only use the
Fostex authorized AC adaptor (optional).
If you use any unauthorized AC adaptor, the unit may not work
correctly and there is a serious risk of damage to the unit.
Introduction
• Make sure that the voltage of your AC power outlet matches the
voltage requirements printed on the AC adaptor.
If you wish to use the unit in a country where the voltage of the AC
power outlet does not match your AC adaptor, ask your local Fostex
dealer or service station for purchasing an appropriate AC adaptor.
Note that the AC adaptor can be used both in 50 Hz and 60 Hz areas.
• Never supply voltage other than DC12V to the unit.
• Only use the IDX ENDURA or NP-1 type battery (if you use the NP-1
type battery, the dedicated holder and holder plate are needed).
* IDX, IDX (logo), ENDURE, V-Mount, V-Plate, Digi-View and i-Trax are the trademarks of IDX
Company Ltd..
• When inserting/replacing batteries or disconnecting the AC
adaptor, make sure that the unit main power is off. Otherwise,
memory data may be damaged because the unit always handles data
while the power is on.
• While the unit is accessing to a disk, never turn off the power.
Make sure that the unit completely stops accessing to the disk
before you turn off the power. Otherwise, recorded data may be
lost, as well as the internal hard disk or DVD drive may be damaged.
<Note>:
due to use of the unit.
<Note>:
damage" caused by using the unit.
Fostex assumes no responsibility on data loss or whatsoever
Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect
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• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins,
accidentally enter the inside of the unit (especially inside of the disk
tray) because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should
water enter the inside of the unit, turn off the power, unplug the AC
adaptor and remove batteries, and consult your dealer or the
nearest FOSTEX service station.
• Do not drop the unit or give it a strong shock. Doing so may damage
the internal circuits, display or panels. Handle the unit with great
care because it is a precision mechanical device.
• Do not open the case or touch inside the unit because of the danger
of electric shock and failure.
• Do not give a strong shock to the LCD display. The liquid used inside
the LCD display is toxic. If the liquid is spilled, do not suck it in.
If it is stained to your hand or skin, wash immediately with plenty of
water.
• Though the unit is designed to be used outside, it is not perfectly
waterproofed. So do not use the unit where it catches the rain or
spray directly.
<About replacing the lithium battery>
The unit contains the internal lithium battery for running the internal
clock. The battery should be replaced approximately every five years.
To replace the battery, ask your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service
station. If the battery is not correctly replaced, there may be a risk of
explosion, etc.
<Important!>
The model name, power requirement and serial number for the PD606 are indicated on the bottom
side.
LOCATION RECORDER
FOSTEX CO.
INPUT: 12~24VDC
SERIAL NO.
MODEL PD606
MADE IN JAPAN
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Cautions for use
If you make recording or playback using a DVD-RAM disk, do not hang
the unit using the shoulder belt, which may damage the DVD drive.
Put the unit on a horizontal surface within the adjustable range of the
height adjustment arm.
* You can put the unit vertically when you make recording to the internal hard disk.
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Precautions on installation
• Do not install the unit in the following conditions
* In an extremely hot or cold place
* In a moist place
* In a vibrated place
* In a dusty place
* In a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a
magnetic field
* In the direct sunshine
* In the direct shower or rain
• Notes on moisture condensation
When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may condense on the drive, display, panels, etc. In such a
case, leave the unit for a while until it warms up and evaporates any
moisture.
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Chapter 1: Main features
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Chapter 1: Main features
• Provides six analog inputs and outputs (on XLR connectors) and eight AES/
EBU digital inputs and outputs (on a 25-pin D-sub connector). You can make
up to six track recording to tracks 1 through 6, as well as six mono and stereo
track recording (eight-track polyphonic file, in 44.1/48 kHz mode).
Main features and functions
Six analog inputs
Six analog outputs
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• Equipped with a 1.8-inch hard disk drive (80GB) and a 12-cm DVD multi
drive as standard. You can directly make recording to the hard disk partition
or DVD-RAM disk. In addition, you also can make "Auto copy", "File Copy"
and "Disk Copy" between a DVD-RAM disk and a hard disk partition, as well
as "Dual Drive Recording".
The internal hard disk drive can be replaced with the optional hard disk
drive unit (Model EX-HD1) by a user. The DVD combo drive is the slot loading
type and can accept a 4.7GB, non-cartridge DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW
disk (only a DVD-RAM disk can be used for direct recording).
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For the optional hard disk drive unit for replacement, ask your local Fostex
dealer or service station.
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• 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 versatile BWF format. You can
export a recorded file including time code information to a BWF-compatible
application.
• Can be used with the optional AC adaptor or IDX ENDURA battery (V-mount
type). You can stack up to four batteries for longer recording time.
• Built in the internal generator with the jam sync function. The unit is equipped
with the time code input/output connectors (XLR), so you can stripe not only
the internal time code but also an external time code.
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• Provides the word sync function, allowing synchronization with external
digital equipment.
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• Equipped with the [USB PC] port for PC connection. You can directly connect
to a PC, allowing to mount the internal hard disk and DVD drives to the PC.
The unit also provides the [USB HOST] port for future expansion.
In addition, the [USB KYBD] port is also provided for USB keyboard
connection, which allows you to enter file names and volume labels from a
USB keyboard.
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• Provides the stereo bus output connector (XLR 5-pin). From this connector
and output channels 1 through 6, you can output eight-channel signals.
• You can export a recorded audio file to the AVID system by creating the ALE
file.
• The Mark/Cue function allows to store markers (cue points) during
recording. You can locate or skip to a cue point quickly.
• The "False start" function allows to cancel recording easily.
• "Pre Record" function allows glitch-free recording. When this function is
active, recent audio data is pooled in the buffer and recording starts from the
audio data in the buffer.
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• During recording, the audio file is automatically saved every minute in
background.
• Equipped with the digital mixer which you can enjoy intuitive analog-like
operation.
Mixer section
• In 24-bit/48kHz mode, you can record up to approximately 85 minutes onto
six tracks, or 64 minutes onto eight tracks.
* The times shown above are the recording times on a DVD-RAM disk (4.7GB)
or a partition (approx. 4.5GB) of the hard disk.
• In 24-bit mode, you can make recording with sampling frequencies of 44.1/
48 kHz (up to 8 tracks), 88.2/96 kHz (up to 4 tracks) or 176.4/192 kHz (up to
2 tracks).
In 16-bit mode, you can make recording with sampling frequencies of 44.1/
48 kHz (up to 8 tracks).
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What is in the box?
Make sure that the box contains the following. If any of them are missing, please
contact your dealer.
PD606
Shoulder belt
Operation manual (this manual)
Driver software (CD)
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PD606 options and related Fostex products
The following PD606 options and related products are available.
Ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for details about them such as prices,
specifications, etc.
You can also get product information from our web site below.
http://www .fostex.com
Options
• AC adaptor: Model AD15-4300 or AD-15C
• 1.8-inch hard disk drive: Model EX-HD1
• Battery plate: Model EX-BP1
• Soft case: Model ZP-62
Related products
• Location recorder: Model PD204
• DVD multitrack recorder: Model DV824
• Portable location recorder: Model FR-2LE
• Personal powered monitor: Model 6301B/BX/BE
• Stereo headphones: Model T20RPMkII/T-5/T-7/T40RPMkII/T50RP
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Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606
This chapter explains what you should do before using the PD606 for the first time, including
power connection, internal clock setting and preparation of the DVD-RAM disk.
It also explains how to replace the internal hard disk drive.
Chapter 2 - Table of contents
Preparation of power supply .....................................................................................................22
Mounting the battery .............................................................................................................23
Important settings for using the battery .............................................................................24
Battery priority setting (essential when using more than one battery) ......................24
Low battery warning setting ..............................................................................................24
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and battery) ..25
Protector adjustment ..........................................................................................................25
Saving the battery power .......................................................................................................26
Battery condition display ......................................................................................................26
Dismounting the battery .......................................................................................................27
Using [DC IN] (Connecting the AC adaptor) .......................................................................28
Important settings for using [DC IN] ....................................................................................28
Low battery warning setting ..............................................................................................28
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and battery) ..28
Turning on the power ............................................................................................................29
Display backlight and contrast .............................................................................................30
Turning on the display backlight ......................................................................................30
Adjusting the display contrast ..........................................................................................30
Turning off the power ............................................................................................................30
Internal clock setting ..................................................................................................................31
Preparation of a DVD-RAM disk ................................................................................................33
Inserting a disk ........................................................................................................................33
Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk .........................................................................................34
Replacing the internal hard disk drive .....................................................................................37
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Preparation of power supply
The unit can operate on the mobile IDX ENDURA or NP-1 type battery, as well as the dedicated
AC adaptor.
IDX ENDURA battery
NP-1 type battery
Holder and holder plate for the NP series
Dedicated AC adaptor (optional)
<Note>:
plate) and AC adaptor are not included with the unit. For the information about the
AC adaptor, ask your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station.
<Note>:
the battery, you must charge it according to the manual of the battery (note that the
PD606 does not provide the battery charge function). Also note that you must handle
the battery correctly according to the manual of the battery.
<Note>:
PD606 without any special parts, however, the holder projects from the PD606 body.
If you want to mount the NP-1 battery housed in the dedicated holder to the PD606
without projecting from the PD606 body, the optional mounting hardware (Model
EX-BP1) is needed. Ask your dealer or the local Fostex service station for installing
the mounting hardware. The mounting hardware must be installed by Fostex service
station.
The IDX ENDURA battery, NP-1 type battery (including the holder and holder
In general, a battery is not charged when shipped. Therefore, before using
You can mount the NP-1 battery housed in the dedicated holder to the
* IDX, IDX (logo), ENDURE, V-Mount, V-Plate, Digi-View and i-Trax are the trademarks of IDX Company Ltd..
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Mounting the battery
The ENDURA battery is mounted to the bottom of the PD606.
There are two mounts for mounting the batteries. If you use the non-PowerLink type
batteries, you can mount one battery for each base. If you use the PowerLink type
batteries, you can mount up to four batteries (two batteries for each base).
<Note>:
By sudden power failure, memory data may be reset or the unit may be damaged because the unit handles data while the power is on. However, note that, if you set two
batteries, you can replace a battery which is not currently active.
<Note>:
the battery and handle it correctly. The PD606 does not provide battery charge function. Charge the IDX ENDURA battery correctly according to the battery manual.
When you mount or replace the battery, make sure that the unit power is off.
If you use the IDX ENDURA battery, read the operation manual supplied with
Battery mount 2 (BATT2)
Battery mount 1 (BATT1)
Connectors
ENDURA battery
ENDURA battery
<Example of mounting the ENDURA batteries to the both battery mounts>
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When you use PowerLink batteries, you
can mount up to four batteries (two batteries for each base, as shown on the
right).
<Note>:
ies, you cannot use the protector on the
bottom panel. Use the unit horizontally.
When you mount four batter-
<Notes for using PowerLink batteries>
• When you use PowerLink batteries, use batteries of the same charging
condition. If the charging conditions are significantly different, the PowerLink
function may not operate correctly resulting the PD606 powered off.
• You cannot mount more than two batteries. Each battery mount can accept up
to two batteries.
Important settings for using the battery
Battery priority setting (essential when using more than one battery)
When you use two batteries or four PowerLink batteries, you must set the battery
priority (BATT1 or BATT2).
You can specify the battery to be used preferentially. When the preferential battery
gets empty, the display shows the warning popup window and the other battery automatically takes over.
You can make setting via the quick setup mode or via the "Active battery" item in the
"BATTERY SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see pages 77 and 175).
Low battery warning setting
Whether you use a battery with or without BMS (Battery Management System), you
can set the threshold voltage for warning low battery.
When the battery voltage gets lower than the threshold voltage you set, the warning
tone is output from the headphones connected to the unit.
By default, the threshold voltage is set to 13.2V for battery with BMS or 13.0V for
battery without BMS. However, you can set the desired threshold voltage via the "BATT.
warning" item in the "BATTERY SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 172).
<Note>:
the battery information via the "BATT. status" item in the "BATTERY SETUP" menu of
the MENU mode (see page 179).
<Note>:
the remaining time until the battery voltage reaches the threshold voltage in one-minute
steps via the "BATT. Remain" item in the "BATTERY SETUP" menu of the MENU mode
(see page 178).
<Note>:
the remaining power gets short, the output voltage rapidly drops. Therefore, to replace
the battery well in advance, we recommend setting the threshold voltage to 13 V or
around.
When you use a battery with BMS (Battery Management System), you can check
When you use a battery with BMS (Battery Management System), you can check
While the battery has power, the output voltage is between 13 V to 15 V. When
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Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and a battery)
When you use both a battery and the [DC IN] connector, you must set the power
supply priority ("DC-IN" or "BATT"). For example, if you set it to "DC-IN", the battery
automatically takes over only when the power supply from the "DC-IN" jack is cut off
(power failure, disconnection, etc).
Note that, if you use only batteries, you do not need to make this setting.
You can make setting via the "Power priority" item in the "BATTERY SETUP" menu of
the MENU mode (see page 174).
Protector adjustment
When the battery is mounted, pull out the protector to protect the battery, as shown
below. While sliding the [ADJUST] levers on left and right side panels to the arrow
direction, pull out the protector. There are two locked positions for the protector.
Set it to the appropriate position. Note that you should push it down when replacing
the battery.
Protector
[ADJUST] levers
<Note>:
The protector can protect the IDX ENDURA-7 and ENDURA-7S. When you
use the ENDURA-10 or ENDURA-10S, or PowerLink is active, we recommend using
the PD606 horizontally.
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Saving the battery power
The PD606 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 using the "Pause time" item in
the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode (the default pause time is three minutes).
• When the internal monitor speaker is not used or when a headphone 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.
• When you do not operate the unit on battery power for a long period of time, remove
the battery. Even if the [POWER] switch is set to "OFF", a small amount of electric
power is consumed.
• Set the monitor level as lower as possible (regardless of whether using headphones
or the internal monitor speaker).
• You should use the display backlight only when needed.
• When you do not use a DVD-RAM disk, remove the disk.
• The load impedance connected to PD606 output connectors should be greater than
10k ohm.
• When converting a balanced output to an unbalanced output, you should not
connect the unused pin to the ground pin and leave it open. Though it lowers the
output level by 6dB, it does not influence to the audio characteristics.
You can check the current battery remaining amount in realtime by following the procedure described below.
Battery condition display
You can check the battery remaining amount in realtime from the [ST BUS] bar-graph
meters beside the LCD display on the front panel.
By pressing and holding down the [EXIT/
the display shows the Home screen (in stop, playback or record mode), the [ST BUS]
bargraph meters show the battery remaining amount in % and the display pops up the
battery power voltage in V. Releasing the [EXIT/
stereo buss level monitoring and dismiss the popup window).
When you use a non-BMS battery, only the display pops up the battery power voltage.
EXIT
[EXIT / BA TT] key
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BATT] key when you use a BMS battery and
BATT] key returns the meters to the
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Dismounting the battery
To dismount the battery, make sure that the power is off, and remove the battery
while pressing the release button on the IDX ENDURA battery or press down the eject
lever on the PD606.
Eject lever on the PD606
Eject lever on the PD606
<Note>:
Keep the removed battery away from children.
Dispose the used battery properly (see the instruction manual of your battery).
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Using [DC-IN] (Connecting the AC adaptor)
You can connect the AC adaptor or another appropriate power source to the [DC IN]
connector on the left side panel of the PD606. If you use the AC adaptor, insert the
XLR-4-32 type connector of the AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector until it is locked,
then connect the AC plug to the AC main outlet (see the figure below).
<Notes>
• When you connect or disconnect the connector, make sure that the power is off.
• Use only the Fostex dedicated AC adaptor. Using another AC adaptor may damage
the PD606 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".
The AC adaptor for the PD606 is optionally available (ask your local Fostex dealer or
sale office for purchasing the option).
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AC adaptor
To the AC main outlet
Important settings for using [DC IN]
Low battery warning setting
When you get the power from the [DC IN] connector (such as use the AC adaptor), you
can set the threshold voltage for warning low battery.
When the DC-IN voltage gets lower than the threshold voltage you set, the warning
tone is output from the headphones connected to the unit.
By default, the threshold voltage is set to 13.0V. However, you can set the desired
threshold voltage via the "DC-IN warning" item in the "BATTERY SETUP" menu of the
MENU mode (see page 173).
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and battery)
When you use both a battery and the [DC IN] connector, you must set the power
supply priority ("DC-IN" or "BATT"). For example, if you set it to "DC-IN", a warning
message pops up on the display and the battery automatically takes over only when
the power supply from the "DC-IN" jack is cut off (power failure, disconnection, etc).
Note that, if you use only batteries, you do not need to make this setting.
You can make setting via the "Power priority" item in the "BATTERY SETUP" menu of
the MENU mode (see page 174).
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Turning on the power
After mounting the battery or connecting the power source such as the AC adaptor to
the [DC IN] connector, you can turn on the power by setting the [POWER] switch to
"ON". The unit starts up and the screen similar to below appears (the screen example
below shows the one the first time you turn on the power after purchasing the unit).
[POWER] switch
CIRCLE TAKECUE
NEXTPREV
SLATEJAM
FALSE START
TONE
OFF
MIC
RECPAUSE
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This screen shows the current drive is partition 01 of the internal hard disk and there
is no file recorded in the partition.
The internal hard disk has been formatted when shipped. So you can make recording
to the partition in this condition. The hard disk is divided into 16 partitions (approximately 4.5GB per partition). If you want to record a file to another partition, select the
desired partition by using the drive selection function (see page 86).
<Note>:
If you make recording to a DVD-RAM disk, you must format the disk (see page
34) and select the DVD-RAM drive by using the drive selection function.
<Note>:
When the power is being supplied from a battery, the [BATT1] or [BATT2]
indicator on the top panel lights, while the "POWER" area on the display shows "BATT1"
or "BATT2".
These depend on the settings of the "Active battery" and "Power priority" items in the
"BATTERY SETUP" menu of the MENU mode.
Battery indicators
When the power is being supplied from the [DC IN] connector, both battery indicators
on the top panel are unlit, while the "POWER" area on the display shows "DC-IN".
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Display backlight and contrast
MS
C4
C3
C2
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5
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MONITOR
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2
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Turning on the display backlight
Turns on or off the backlight of the display.
Pressing the [LIGHT/
CONTRAST] key turns on the backlight of the display, which is
automatically turned off after three seconds. If you keep holding down the [LIGHT/
CONTRAST] key for more than three seconds, the display shows "--Light on hold--" and
the backlight keeps on lighting until you press this key again.
<Note>:
When you operate the unit on battery, we recommend not using the display
backlight unless necessary, because the backlight consumes the battery power.
Adjusting the display contrast
The display contrast is adjusted appropriately when shipped. However, you can adjust
it as your favor by the following procedure after turning on the power.
1) Press the [SHIFT] key to enter shift mode, followed by the [LIGHT/CONTRAST] key.
The display shows the popup screen for adjusting the display contrast.
2) Use the [MENU] dial to adjust the display contrast.
Rotating the [MENU] dial clockwise weakens the contrast while rotating the dial counter
clockwise strengthens the contrast.
3) Press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm the setting.
The display contrast is set.
The popup screen is dismissed and the unit exits the contrast adjustment mode.
Turning off the power
Before you turn off the power, make sure that the unit stops access to the drive.
To turn off the power, switch the [POWER] switch to the OFF position.
The display backlight flashes weakly and slowly. This indicates that the internal TC generator is still working after turning off the main unit.
The time until the TC generator turns off is set to five minutes by default, however, you can
set it to the desired time via the "TC PWR Timer" item in the "TC SETUP" menu of the MENU
mode (see page 195).
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