Fostex Basic Operation Let’s Record, Initial mode after the X-34 is powered on, Initial setup

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Basic Operation: “Let’s Record!”

Initial mode after the X-34 is powered on:

When you connect the AC adapter and turn on the power to the X-34, it automatically engages “Track Down mode,” and the Track Down indicator lights up as shown below.

Please refer to the following “Initial setup of the X-34” section to reset the X-34 before you proceed to the next session.

* For information on Track Down mode, refer to page 18.

These two indicators light up.

This indicator turns off.

Initial setup of the X-34

After you complete a recording session, reset all knobs and switches on the X-34 to their initial settings before proceeding. This will help you avoid unexpected problems related to switch and knob settings being unsuitable for the next recording. In this manual, this state will be called the “initial setting.” The control panel switches and knobs should be set as shown below.

Always return to this “initial setting” before proceeding to the next recording session.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the AUX RTN and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This indicator

 

MONITOR knobs to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lights up.

 

 

the “0” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIC IN

 

 

 

 

AUX SEND

 

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

 

 

 

 

This indicator

 

 

 

 

1/3

 

 

2/4

 

 

 

L/MONO

R

L

R

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lights up.

 

 

 

TRIM 1/3

 

 

 

TRIM 2/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIDE PITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the TRIM knobs to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ 6

 

 

 

 

6 +

 

Center the pich

the “

” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

control knob.

EQ HI

0

 

0

 

0

0

 

AUX RTN

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

3

–

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

0

NORMAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set all EQ knobs to

EQ LO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

5

 

FIX

Turn off the NORMAL

0

 

0

 

0

0

 

 

 

 

L

R

1

2

3

4

-

 

 

 

- +

- +

- +

- +

 

0

10

 

- 10

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

center (“0”).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NR

 

REC

 

POWER

 

 

FIX switch. (The NOR-

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

 

0

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 0 0

RESET

 

 

 

MAL FIX indicator

 

 

AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower all MON MIX/AUX

MON MIX/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turns off.)

knobs to “0”.

0

10

0

10

0

10

0

10

MON MIX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set all PAN knobs to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset the counter to

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

 

Down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

center.

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[000].

 

 

4

REC TRK

4

REC TRK

4

REC TRK

4

REC TRK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deselect all recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

3

 

3

 

3

 

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

 

Bounce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tracks.

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY B NR

 

multitrackerX-34

 

 

 

REC PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE

1

2

3

4

MASTER

 

 

LINE IN/INSERT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower all faders

Switch off Track Down mode.

to the minimum.

(The Track Down indicator turns off.)

Switch off Auto Bounce mode.

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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 Functions Press this button to start playback This indicator lights up when you turn on the power Press this button to fast forward the tape at high speed Press this button to rewind the tape at hight 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 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 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 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
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