Fostex X-34 owner manual Safety Instructions

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

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.

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CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

P O U R E V I T E R L E S C H O C S E L E C T R I Q U E S , 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.

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.

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 as recommended by the manufacturer.

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.

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Table of Contents Precautions please read before useRehearsal Mode Before UsingUsing write-protection tabs Names and Functions This fader controls the output level from Line OUT L and RPress this button to fast forward the tape at high speed This indicator lights up when you turn on the powerPress this button to start playback Press this button to rewind the tape at hight speedCompressor/limiter or other effect Plug in monitor headphones hereFront panel Plug in the exclusive AC adapter packaged with X- 34 here Rear PanelPlug in a microphone here Basic Operation Let’s Record Initial mode after the X-34 is powered onInitial setup Rear panel MIC in 1/3, 2/4 jack Remember the following before you start to recordFront panel Line IN/INSERT jack Using both MIC in jack and Line IN/INSERT jack 12 5 When you finish recording, press the Stop button REC indicator lights up in redRecording will be canceled the REC indicator turns off Try recording on tracks 2-4 in the same wayBasic Recording 2 Recording with the rear panel MIC in jack Use the Monitor knob to adjust the overall monitor volume Basic Playback ProcedureMON MIX indicator rights up Multitrack Recording OverdubbingTrack 2 enters REC Ready mode Track 2 level indicator lights upMixdown Track Down mode Track Down indicator lights upPunching in and out is illustrated below Advanced OperationPunch In/Out Recording Step on the foot switch again when you wish to punch out 10,14,15Ping-pong Recording Using the Auto Bounce Function Step on the foot switch at the punch in pointBeware of oscillation during ping-pong recording REC indicator lights upTrack 4 is now specified as the ping pong destination Tape Sync MonitoringRecording a sync signal Tape Sync connection exampleRefer to page 18 for more information on the mixdown steps If the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tapeApplying Effects Adjust the effect signal on the compressor/ limiter Follow the instructions on page 16 for overdubbingTroubleshooting Problem Points to check ActionCleaning the head, roller and capstan Record/playback head MaintenanceBlock Diagram Capstan and pinch rollerSpecifications MIC Input xDeclaration of EC Directive Affect of Immunity on This Equipment