Nagra NAGRA-SD User Manual
NAGRA-SD
PROVISIONAL
USER MANUAL
Copyright © NAGRAVISION S.A.2010
1 GUARANTEE..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 DELIVERED WITH............................................................................................................................................................. 4
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Front panel key functions............................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Rear side ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Left side.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Right side ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Top face.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 INSTALLING BATTERIES ................................................................................................................................................ 6
5 FIRST POWER ON ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
6 RECORD WINDOW DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 6
6.1 View ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
6.2 Input type ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.3 Input / record level ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
6.4 Filter status .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.5 AGC status ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.6 Output volume ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.7 VOR status ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.8 Modulometer .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.9 Play / Record file name................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.10 Play / Record counter ................................................................................................................................................. 7
6.11 Total file / Free record time ........................................................................................................................................ 7
6.12 File counter, Cue counter........................................................................................................................................... 7
6.13 Run status .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.14 Audio parameters ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
6.15 USB status ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.16 Keyboard status .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.17 Battery status .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
7 USING THE NAGRA-SD ................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Recording audio in the field......................................................................................................................................... 7
7.1.1 The Automatic Gain Control (A.G.C) ....................................................................................................................... 8
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7.2 Playback of a previous recording................................................................................................................................ 8
7.2.1 Adjusting playback levels......................................................................................................................................... 8
7.3 Storing settings in a template...................................................................................................................................... 8
7.4 Deleting an audio recording rapidly............................................................................................................................ 8
8 MENUS............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
8.1 Record settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
8.1.1 Templates .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
8.1.2 Matrix ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.1.3 Pre-record .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
8.1.4 VOR ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.1.5 Input device............................................................................................................................................................ 12
8.1.7 Prefix name ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
8.2 System settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.2.1 Time & Date ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.2.2 Record LED............................................................................................................................................................ 12
8.2.3 Beep settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.2.4 Speaker settings .................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.2.5 Auto skip ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
8.2.6 Display extinction ................................................................................................................................................... 13
8.2.7 Auto power off ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
8.2.8 Battery type ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
8.2.9 USB write protection .............................................................................................................................................. 13
8.2.10 Language settings................................................................................................................................................ 13
8.2.11 SD information ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
8.2.12 SD speed test ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
8.2.13 Format.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
8.2.14 Version ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
8.2.15 System reset ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
8.2.16 System update ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
9 MICROPHONES AND SETTINGS. ................................................................................................................................. 14
10 LOW CUT FILTER OR NOT ON THE NAGRA-SD....................................................................................................... 14
11 AUDIO COMPRESSION (WHY AND WHEN TO USE IT). ........................................................................................... 14
12 USB ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
13 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
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1 GUARANTEE
Nagra / Kudelski certifies that this instrument was thoroughly inspected and tested prior to leaving our factory.
We guarantee the products of our own manufacture against any defect arising from faulty manufacture for a period of two years from the date of
delivery.
This guarantee covers the repair of confirmed defects or, if necessary, the replacement of the faulty parts, excluding all other indemnities.
All freight costs, as well as customs duty and other possible charges, are at the customer's expense.
Our guarantee remains valid in the event of emergency repairs or modification being made by the user. However we reserve the right to invoice the
customer for any damage caused by an unqualified person or a false manoeuvre by the operator.
We decline any responsibility for any and all damages resulting, directly or indirectly, from the use of our products.
Other products sold by KUDELSKI S.A. are covered by the guarantee clauses of their respective manufacturers.
We decline any responsibility for damages resulting from the use of these products.
We reserve the right to modify the product, and / or the specifications without notice.
2 DELIVERED WITH
The package includes:
1 NAGRA-SD
1 USB cable
1 CD (manual)
1 Carrying case
1 Carrying strap
1 SD card
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3 PANEL DESCRIPTION
3.1 Front panel key functions
1 VIEW key
• Permits to swap between the 2 displays.
2 MARK key
• To enter markers (Cue points) during record.
3 MENU key
• A short press selects the directory, a long press selects the menus.
4 A Brig B key
• To enter 2 markers for a playback loop.
5 DELETE key
• Deletes the selected index.
6 POWER key
• To turn on or off the Nagra-SD
7 DOWN key
• Stops a record.
• To move downwards in the directory or menus.
8 LEFT key
• Rewinds during playback when pressed and hold.
• Skip backwards during stop or play.
• In the menus, shifts to the left or quit them.
9 UP key
• Starts a playback.
• Put the playback in pause mode.
• In the menus or directory, shifts upwards.
10 RIGHT key
• Forwards during playback when pressed and hold.
• Skip forwards to the next index during stop or play.
• In the menus, shifts to the right.
11 RECORD key (centre key)
• Put the machine in EE mode (LED starts blinking slowly).
• Starts a record. (LED fast blinking).
• In the menus, executes a selection.
12/13 INPUT LEVEL keys
• Decreases (12) or increases (13) the input sensitivity.
14/15 OUTPUT LEVEL keys
• Increases (14) or decreases (15) the output level for the speaker or the headphone output.
16 PEAK LED
• Lights up when an input clipping occurs.
3.2 Rear side
1 MIC GAIN switch
• Selects high or low sensitivity for the microphone input.
2 FILTER switch
• Turns the low cut filter on or off.
3 AGC switch
• Turns the automatic gain control on or off.
4 FILE TYPE switch
• Selects a mono or a stereo file type.
5 MIC POWER switch:
• Turns on or off the 3V for Electret power.
6 TEMPLATE switch
• Selects one of the two templates previously stored in the memory.
7 HOLD switch
• Locks or unlocks the keyboard during all modes, including power off.
8 SPEAKER
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9 BATTERY COVER
• Slide down to open.
3.3 Left side
1 USB CONNECTOR
• For transferring files or external power.
• Software update.
3.4 Right side
1 SD slot
2 HEADPHONE / LINE output
3.5 Top face
LINE input
• 3.5 mm stereo jack for line inputs.
MIC input
• 3.5 mm stereo jack for external microphone inputs.
4 INSTALLING BATTERIES
Insert 2 “AA” batteries taking care of the correct polarity and close the cover. Rechargeable batteries (NiCd or Ni-mH) can also be used but they can
not be charged inside the NAGRA SD.
5 FIRST POWER ON
Push and hold the “Power” key (6) for 3 seconds, the machine turns on and shows the “STOP” window display. To jump to the “PRE-RECORD”
window, press the “centre” key (11). The led starts blinking slowly.
6 RECORD WINDOW DESCRIPTION
Swapping between the 2 displays A & B is done via the VIEW key (1).
6.1 View
Area that indicates the name and function of the selected display
6.2 Input type
Indicates the input status (microphone or line input).
6.3 Input / record level
The record level for microphone input can be adjusted with the keys 7 & 9 in
steps of 0.5 dB from +118 dB to +74 dB (45 dB range). Line from -29 dB to 15
dB.
6.4 Filter status
This is not shown on the main display but can be checked on the rear side of
the recorder.
6.5 AGC status
Indicates if the Automatic Gain Control is turned ON or OFF. The name AGC
appears inside the pre-record and record icon.
6.6 Output volume
The output volume level for headphones, line output or internal speaker (play
mode) can be adjusted with the keys (14 & 15). The output volume bar appears
when pressing one of the 2 keys.
6.7 VOR status
The VOR settings are made in the record settings menu. When turned on, the main pre-record display shows pause instead of stop. The letter “P” is
also shown inside the pre-record icon. The AGC is automatically disabled if the switch was set to on.
6.8 Modulometer
Full scale from -50 dB to 0 dB with peak hold indicator for left and right channels.
6.9 Play / Record file name
The name of the current file during record or playback.
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