Superscope PSD450 User Manual

PSD450

Music Practice and Digital Recording System

Quick Start Guide

© Copyright 2011, Superscope Technologies, Inc.

Superscope PSD450 Quick Start Guide

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA

LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUíAU FOND.

CAUTION

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should
remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible
eye injury.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numÈrique de la Classe B conforme à la norme NMB-003

du Canada.

SD Logo is a trademark. microSD Logo is a trademark.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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.

■Important Safety Instructions

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6. Do not use this apparatus near water.

7. To ventilate the unit, do not install it in a rack or bookshelf, and
note the following: Do not insert objects beneath the unit. Do not
block ventilation slots at the top of the unit. Do not place anything
about 1 meter above the top panel. Make a space of about 8“ (20
cm) around the unit.

8. Do not install near nay 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 grounding­type 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.

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.

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.

Additional Safety Information!

• This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such

as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that

no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

• When the switch is in the OFF position, the apparatus isn’t

completely switched-off from the MAINS.

WARNINGS

Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
equipment.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a
fire.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit.
Do not let liquids get into the unit.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit.
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself.

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Table of Contents

Topic Page

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................ 2

Table of Contents

.................................................................................................................................... 3

Supplied Accessories............................................................................................................................... 4

Infrared (IR) Remote ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

AAA Batteries .....................................................................................................................................................................4

AC Adapter ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

USB Cable ...........................................................................................................................................................................4

AC Power Cord ...................................................................................................................................................................4

RCA Patch Cables ................................................................................................................................................................4

PSD450 Controls and Connections ........................................................................................................ 5

PSD450 LCD Screen Icons

a. Status Icons .....................................................................................................................................................................6

b. Loop Icons....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

c. Repeat Icons ....................................................................................................................................................................6

d. Voice Reduction Icons .....................................................................................................................................................6

e. Monitor Icons ..................................................................................................................................................................6

f. Mute Icons ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

g. AC/Battery Icons .............................................................................................................................................................6

....................................................................................................................... 6

Music Practice & Recording .................................................................................................................... 7

Powering Up .........................................................................................................................................................7

The Internal HDD (Hard Disk Drive) ....................................................................................................................7

Recording .............................................................................................................................................................7

Recording with the Internal Microphones ........................................................................................................................... 7

Recording with External Microphones ................................................................................................................................8

Recording with the Line Inputs ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Recording with the AUX Inputs .......................................................................................................................................... 8

CD Ripping ............................................................................................................................................................8

Ripping an entire Audio CD ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Playback ................................................................................................................................................................9

Playing a File on the Hard Drive (HDD). .............................................................................................................................. 9

Playback Controls ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Loop Playback ....................................................................................................................................................10

Change Key & Tempo ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Overdub ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

A. Overdubbing for Composition (Layering sections of a Track) ........................................................................................ 11

B. Overdubbing for Practice (Recording over a Loop) ......................................................................................................... 11

Punch-In/Out ......................................................................................................................................................12

Chromatic Tuner ................................................................................................................................................12

Tuning Tone .......................................................................................................................................................13

Voice Reduction .................................................................................................................................................13

Metronome ........................................................................................................................................................13

Tap ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Editing .................................................................................................................................................................13

Divide................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Move ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Delete .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Copy ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Trim In/Out .......................................................................................................................................................................14

CD Burning ..........................................................................................................................................................15

Creating an Audio CD ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Trademarks, Copyrights and Disclaimers .........................................................................................................16

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Supplied Accessories

Infrared (IR) Remote

USB Cable RCA Patch Cables

AAA Batteries

AC Adapter

AC Power Cord

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PSD450 Controls and Connections

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