Fostex X-34 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Points to check Action

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Points to check

Action

 

 

Wow, flutter, or dropouts

Are the capstan and pinch roller dirty?

Clean them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

trouble

 

Is the tape damaged?

Use a new high-quality tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound quality and level

Is the head dirty?

Clean the head.

 

 

 

Sound

significantly different from

 

 

 

 

Are you using a tape other than a high-

Use a high-position tape (Type 2)

 

when recorded.

 

 

 

 

position tape?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from the headphones

Are the MON MIX/AUX knobs for each track

Raise the knobs to the desired level.

 

 

or monitor speakers

and the MONITOR knob raised sufficiently?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unable to record on the

Have you selected the correct track using the

Check the input connection and recording

 

 

desired track.

REC TRK switch?

track selection. Refer to pages xxx and xxx.

 

trouble

 

 

 

 

 

Unable to ping-pong record.

Have you specified the ping-pong destination

Specify the destination track for ping-pong

 

 

 

 

 

track using the Auto Bounce button?

recording using the Auto Bounce button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording

Unable to select a recording

Is the Track Down button turned on?

Make sure the Track Down mode is turned

 

track using the REC TRK

 

off. If not, press the Track Down button to

 

 

 

 

 

switch.

 

turn off the Track Down indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unable to apply effects during

Are the channel fader, MON MIX/AUX knobs,

Raise the channel fader, MON MIX/AUX

 

 

mixdown.

and AUX RTN knob raised?

knobs, and AUX RTN knob to appropriate

 

 

 

 

levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape does not transport.

Is the cassette tape installed correctly?

Insert the tape correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power is not turned on.

Is the AC adapter connected correctly?

Connect the AC adapter correctly.

 

Others

 

 

 

 

 

The MIDI sequencer does not

Is the FSK/MIDI converter set so that it will

Check the FSK/MIDI converter setting.

 

 

 

 

synchronize with the X-34.

convert the sync signal recorded on track 4 to

 

 

 

 

 

MIDI clock?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the MIDI sequencer set up so that it will

Refer to the MIDI sequencer manual and

 

 

 

synchronize with incoming clock?

check the setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Precautions please read before use Table of ContentsBefore Using Using write-protection tabsRehearsal Mode This fader controls the output level from Line OUT L and R Names and FunctionsPress this button to rewind the tape at hight speed This indicator lights up when you turn on the powerPress this button to start playback Press this button to fast forward the tape at high speedPlug in monitor headphones here Front panelCompressor/limiter or other effect Rear Panel Plug in a microphone herePlug in the exclusive AC adapter packaged with X- 34 here Initial mode after the X-34 is powered on Initial setupBasic Operation Let’s Record Remember the following before you start to record Front panel Line IN/INSERT jackRear panel MIC in 1/3, 2/4 jack Using both MIC in jack and Line IN/INSERT jack 12 5 Try recording on tracks 2-4 in the same way REC indicator lights up in redRecording will be canceled the REC indicator turns off When you finish recording, press the Stop buttonBasic Recording 2 Recording with the rear panel MIC in jack Basic Playback Procedure MON MIX indicator rights upUse 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 modeAdvanced Operation Punch In/Out RecordingPunching 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 FunctionREC indicator lights up Track 4 is now specified as the ping pong destinationBeware of oscillation during ping-pong recording Monitoring Tape SyncTape Sync connection example Recording a sync signalIf the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tape Applying EffectsRefer 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 TroubleshootingCapstan and pinch roller MaintenanceBlock Diagram Cleaning the head, roller and capstan Record/playback headMIC Input x SpecificationsAffect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC Directive