Fostex X-34 owner manual This indicator lights up when you turn on the power

Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

10.AUX return knob [AUX RTN]

This knob allows you to adjust the input level of processed signals from a connected external effect unit. The level of both signals input to AUX RTN L/MONO and R are adjusted equally.

11.Monitor master knob [MONITOR]

This knob allows you to adjust the final level of monitoring signals, i.e., the headphone volume and the level of signals output from the MONITOR OUT L/R jacks.

12.[AUX] indicator

This red indicator lights up when the channel MON MIX/AUX knob functions as an AUX control.

13.[MON MIX] indicator

This red indicator lights up when the channel MON MIX/AUX knob functions as a MON MIX control.

14.Track down on/off button [Track Down]

Pressing this button switches Track Down mode on and off. When Track Down mode is switched on, the Track Down indicator lights up. When Track Down mode is switched off, the Track Down indicator turns off. To select a recording track or perform Auto Bounce (ping-pong), you need to cancel Track Down mode.

15.Track Down indicator

The green Track Down indicator lights up when Track Down mode is on. When you turn on the power to the X-34, Track Down mode is automatically engaged.

16.Auto bounce select button [Auto Bounce]

When Track Down mode is off, press this button to engage Auto Bounce mode and select a ping-pong destination track. This button is disabled when Track Down mode is on. Pressing this button repeatedly selects a track in the following order: [1]->[2]->[3] ->[4]->[OFF]->[1]

<Note>

You cannot cancel ping-pong recording by pressing the Auto Bounce button once the process has started.

17.Level meters

These five-dot indicator meters indicate the recording/playback level.

During recording, the optimum level is 0 ~ 3 on this meter.

18.Dolby B noise reduction indicator [NR]

This indicator lights up in green when you turn on the DOLBY NR switch on the rear panel.

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19.Record indicator [REC]

This indicator lights up in red when the X-34 is placed in record mode. It also flashes in Punch in/ out rehearsal mode.

20.Power indicator [POWER]

This indicator lights up when you turn on the power.

21.Pitch control knob [WIDE PITCH]

Tape speed can be adjusted within the range of –50% ~ +12%. This is normally set to the center position.

Use this knob during the playback of recorded music to practice your performance at a slower speed. This is also useful when you wish to overdub a musical instrument that has slightly offset pitch, or a vocalist who can’t quite hit the highest note. Pitch control is disabled when the NORMAL FIX indicator is lit.

22.Tape speed control/indicator [NORMAL FIX]

Press this switch to change the tape speed from 9.5cm/s to 4.75cm/s. The NORMAL FIX indicator lights up in green, and the pitch control and Dolby B noise reduction are disabled. Pressing this switch again will restore the Dolby and pitch control settings, and the tape speed (9.6cm/s) will be restored. This switch is disabled during recording.

23.Tape counter/reset button [RESET]

Tape transport is metered and indicated here. Press the reset button to return the counter to [000].

24.Cassette lid/Cassette tray

Insert a cassette tape here.

Load or unload cassettes only when the transport is stopped.

25.Transport control buttons

Play button [PLAY]

Press this button to start playback.

Stop button [STOP]

Press the [STOP] button to stop tape transport. The tape transport buttons PLAY, REC, REW and FF will cancel and the tape will stop.

Fast forward button [FF]

Press this button to fast forward the tape at high speed.

Rewind button [REW]

Press this button to rewind the tape at hight speed.

Recording button [REC]

While a record track indicator or indicators are lit (red), press this button and the PLAY button simultaneously to start recording. If you press the PAUSE button prior to these buttons, the X-34 will enter record standby mode and the tape will remain stopped.