Fostex X-34 owner manual Model

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Owner’s Manual

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Precautions please read before use Table of ContentsUsing write-protection tabs Before UsingRehearsal Mode This fader controls the output level from Line OUT L and R Names and FunctionsPress this button to start playback This indicator lights up when you turn on the powerPress this button to fast forward the tape at high speed Press this button to rewind the tape at hight speedFront panel Plug in monitor headphones hereCompressor/limiter or other effect Plug in a microphone here Rear PanelPlug in the exclusive AC adapter packaged with X- 34 here Initial setup Initial mode after the X-34 is powered onBasic Operation Let’s Record Front panel Line IN/INSERT jack Remember the following before you start to recordRear panel MIC in 1/3, 2/4 jack Using both MIC in jack and Line IN/INSERT jack 12 5 Recording will be canceled the REC indicator turns off REC indicator lights up in redWhen you finish recording, press the Stop button Try recording on tracks 2-4 in the same wayBasic Recording 2 Recording with the rear panel MIC in jack MON MIX indicator rights up Basic Playback ProcedureUse the Monitor knob to adjust the overall monitor volume Overdubbing Multitrack RecordingTrack 2 level indicator lights up Track 2 enters REC Ready modeTrack Down indicator lights up Mixdown Track Down modePunch In/Out Recording Advanced OperationPunching in and out is illustrated below 10,14,15 Step on the foot switch again when you wish to punch outStep on the foot switch at the punch in point Ping-pong Recording Using the Auto Bounce FunctionTrack 4 is now specified as the ping pong destination REC indicator lights upBeware of oscillation during ping-pong recording Monitoring Tape SyncTape Sync connection example Recording a sync signalApplying Effects If the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tapeRefer to page 18 for more information on the mixdown steps Follow the instructions on page 16 for overdubbing Adjust the effect signal on the compressor/ limiterProblem Points to check Action TroubleshootingBlock Diagram MaintenanceCleaning the head, roller and capstan Record/playback head Capstan and pinch rollerMIC Input x SpecificationsAffect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC Directive