Fostex D-108 owner manual Reference

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D-108 Quick Operation Guide

Owner’s Manual reference pages

This section lists the reference page numbers for the D-108’s functions and features explained in the Owner’s manual.

Reference page

Main features

5

This chapter describes the main features of the D-108.

Precautions

6

This chapter describes important notes you need to read before you start using the D-108.

Name and functions

7

This chapter explains the functions of the keys, buttons, and connectors on the front panel, display, and rear

panel.

 

Before operation

22

This chapter describes items you need to remember when you operate the D-108.

 

Formatting

29

This chapter describes formatting the current and back-up drive disks.

 

Programs

35

This chapter explains how to set up, select, delete, and name the Programs.

 

Punch-in/out

39

This chapter explains how to perform Auto Punch-in/out and Manual Punch-in/out.

 

Digital recording

44

This chapter explains how to record S/P DIF or adat digital signals using an external digital device.

 

Metronome function

52

This chapter explains how to record using the Metronome function of the D-108.

 

Storing locate points (edit points)

54

This chapter explains how to store locate points (edit points).

 

Locate function

60

This chapter explains how to locate the desired point.

 

Envelope function

64

This chapter explains how to locate a certain point in a track using the Envelope function.

 

Preview function

65

This chapter describes previewing fade-in and fade-out at the stored locate points (edit points).

 

Track Edit function

67

This chapter describes track edit functions, such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase.

 

MIDI synchronization

75

This chapter describes a synchronization system that uses the MIDI function and the Slave function of the D- 108.

Saving and loading song data

88

This chapter explains how to save song data (recorded on the current drive) to an external DAT, adat, or a back-up SCSI disk, and load the saved data back to the current drive.

SETUP mode

106

This chapter explains how to change the default settings so that the D-108 will operate at the best condition.

MIDI Implementation chart

125

This chart details various MIDI functions.

 

Fostex System Exclusive message

127

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Contents Welcome to D-108 ModelQuick Operation Guide Table of Contents Recording media Package contentsUsing an E-IDE hard disk Installing a hard disk in a removable caseDisassembling the removable case Fixing the hard disk to the case Connecting cablesInstalling the removable case in the D-108 Connecting a detachable controllerAssembling the case Press the EXECUTE/YES key Connect the D-108’s power cable to the AC outletTurn on the power to the D-108 Formatting a diskProgram Press the EXIT/NO key or the Stop buttonUsing a Scsi drive Installing a detachable controller to the D-108Connecting a Scsi drive to the D-108 Scsi ID number setting Turn on the power to the D-108 and the Scsi drive Formatting a Scsi diskInsert an unformatted disk in the Scsi drive Record mode Use the JOG dial to select the desired Record modeEjecting the removable disk from the Scsi drive Press the Disp SEL key twice to enter Setup mode Using two current drivesPress the EXECUTE/YES key again Selecting a current driveConnecting a mixer Patchbay Buss OUT Group OUT 1~4 Tape in 1~8 Initial settings Setting sampling frequencyBasic recording Turn the JOG dial to select the desired sampling frequency Press the EXIT/NO key or the Stop button to quit Setup modeBasic analog recording Undo and redo recording To cancel the undo operation, press the Redo key againLocate the top of the Program Multitrack recording using overdubbingPing-pong recording Press the Record button oncePress the EXECUTE/YES key MixdownRecording in a new Program Turn the JOG dial clockwise to select New Program?Turn the JOG dial clockwise or counter-clockwise Basic Locate functionSelecting the desired Program from multiple Programs Locating the end of the recorded area of the ProgramTo turn off Vari Pitch mode, press the Vari Pitch key Playback using the Vari-pitch functionSet the desired pitch data using the JOG dial Press the Recall key, then press the Vari Pitch keyReference Fostex Corporation