Superscope PSD450MKII User Manual

PSD450mk

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

■Important Safety
Instructions

Digital Audio Recording System

Quick Start Guide

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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.

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 injur y.

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:

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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.

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!

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

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

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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.

”Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

© Copyright 2013, Superscope Technologies, Inc.

Superscope Technologies, Inc.
1508 Batavia Ave.
Geneva, IL 60134-3302

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.SuperscopeTechnologies.com

[e-mail]

10/2013 0 0M67AA851010

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Top Panel Left Side Panel Right Side Panel

INTERNAL MIC L

Use internal mics
to record without
additional equipment.

LCD COLOR DISPLAY

Various information is
shown here.

INTERNAL SPEAKER

INTERNAL MIC R

Use internal mics
to record without
additional equipment.

DC Input Jack

Connect the DA450PSD
AC to DC adapter here.
Do not use any adapter
other than the DA450PSD.

Type A USB
Connector

Connect a USB flash drive
here for file transfer
or direct recording.

INST IN Jack

Connect an
electric guitar,
bass, or keyboard
here.

AUX LEVEL

Turn this knob to
adjust the input
signal level of the
AUX IN.

TRACK SELECT

Press to select a track
for playback, Edit, or
Overdub.

RECORD SETTINGS

Press to select an input,
recording folder, and
record format.

A-B LOOP

Press to set loop markers
and seamlessly loop a
section of audio.

MUSIC PRACTICE
TOOLS

Press to select
Metronome or Tuner or
to adjust Key, Tempo,
Fine Tune, or VR.

POWER

Slide to turn power ON
an d O F F.

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR

Lights when battery power is low.

EZ GUIDE

Press for assistance
operating the most
popular features.

Type B USB
Connector

Connect a USB cable here
to transfer data between
a computer and the
internal memory.

FOOT PEDAL Jack

Connect an optional foot
pedal here to provide
Play/Pause or Record/
Pause control.

USB Switch

Switch operation between
a computer (type B) and
flash drive (type A).

Front Panel

PHANTOM Power
ON/OFF SWITCH

Switch on to supply
48V phantom power to
condenser microphones.

Digital Input/Output

Connect digital equipment
to the top terminal for
recording. A 44.1kHz signal
is output from the bottom
terminal.

MIC ATT ON/OFF

Switch on to add 15dB of
attenuation to mic
inputs.

Left / XLR / 1/4”
Input Jack

Connect microphones or
line level equipment with
XLR or 1/4” inch plugs
here.

Right / XLR / 1/4”
Input Jack

Connect microphones or
line level equipment with
XLR or 1/4” inch plugs
here.

RECORD LEVEL
MAN / LIM / ALC

Select method for
controlling record levels
here.

AUX IN Jacks

Use these inputs when
connecting line level
equipment such as CD
players or mixing boards.

LINE OUT Jacks

Connect these outputs
to the inputs of another
audio device, such as
an amplifier or mixing
board.

PHONES / SPEAKER
LEVEL

Turn this knob to adjust
the level for the speaker
and headphones.

Jog Wheel/Joystick/ENTER

OVERDUB

Press to layer sound
over an existing track.

CONTROL Buttons (Transpor t)

・RECORD (REC)
・PREVIOUS/REC REVIEW
・PL AY/PAUSE
・STOP
・NEXT

MENU

Press to view menu options.

DELETE/CANCEL

Press to cancel settings and delete
files.

EDIT

Press to view edit options.

MAKE CD

Press to erase a CD-RW, or to burn,
finalize, or duplicate a CD.

Infrared (IR)
Receiver

The infrared receiver
detects signals from
the wireless remote
controller.

CD-RW Drive

Insert discs for
playback, transfer, or
burning.

EJECT Button

Press to eject a
compact disc from the
CD-RW drive.

Left MIC / LINE
Level Control

Turn this knob to
adjust the left MIC/
LINE input level.

Right MIC / LINE
Level Control

Turn this knob to
adjust the right MIC/
LINE input level.

PHONES Jack

Connect stereo
headphones here.

INST (Instrument)
Level Control

Turn this knob to adjust
the level of the INST
input.

EZ Guide

Record Setup with External Mics

1

3

The PSD450mkll is equipped with EZ Guide.

2

Selecting a feature will display a checklist showing all the steps necessary to complete the selected
function.

Think of EZ Guide as the built-in Quick Start
Guide for the PSD450mklI.
Press the EZ Guide button to view a menu
of the eight most popular features on the
PSD450mkll.

Before recording，the PSD450mkll needs to know three things:
A) the input to be recorded B) the location of the recorded file and C) the format of the recorded file.

Connect external microphones to the right
side panel.

XLR plugs

1

3

Press the Record Settings button to adjust
these parameters.

If you are using condenser microphones,
turn the Phantom Power switch ON.

2

Record

When you have

1

completed setup, press
the Record button.

2

Adjust the REC Level
knobs so that the VU
meters approach 0 dB
(red) during the loudest
part of the performance.

Press the Record button

3

* To Skip this step，select Menu

> Advanced Record Settings >
One Touch Recording.

a second time to begin
recording.*

Playback

Playing a File on the Internal Memory

Press the Track Select

1

Note: Immediately following a recording, simply press REC REVIEW to play the recorded file.

button.

2

Use the joystick or jog
wheel to select a track.

3

Press PLAY/PAUSE to
begin playback.

CD Burning

Creating an Audio CD

With a blank CD-R/RW inserted, press the

1

3

Make CD button.

Select [Add Track].
Press ENTER.

2

4

Select Audio Disc.
Press ENTER.

Use the jog wheel or joystick to select
tracks.
Select [Execute] when finished.

Import a CD (CD Ripping)

1

3

Insert a CD into the CD-R/RW drive. When
a CD audio disc is inserted, the contents of
the disc are displayed automatically.

Select tracks with the jog wheel or joystick.
Select [Execute] to start ripping.

2

4

Press the F1 key.

The CD tracks will be ripped to a folder in
the main directory of the Internal Memory.

5

Select [Burn Tracks + Finalize].
Press ENTER. The CD will be ejected when
burning is finished.