Fostex D2424LVMKII manual Formatting a hard disk drive, Sampling frequency, Turn the power on

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Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide

Formatting a hard disk drive

After installing a hard disk drive into the recorder, you must format the disk; otherwise you cannot record or playback any data. Note that the following explanation assumes that the disk is unformatted. If you want to know how to reformat a formatted disk, see the Reference manual.

<CAUTION>

Be sure to connect the recorder to the power supply specified in the specification section of the Refer- ence manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage.

1.Turn the power on.

The display will show the ROM version and time/ date, followed by “Initializing...->Current IDE Drv

-> [(hard disk model name)]. Then after “Unformat!” appears momentarily, the recorder automatically accesses the Disk Format menu in the SETUP mode and the following screen appears.

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2.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The E-IDE hard disk name will be displayed and, “SURE?” and “?” will flash.

 

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3.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

The display changes the screen for setting the sampling frequency and quantization (default indication is “44.1kHz 24bit?”).

For sampling frequency/quantization, other settings given in chart below can be selected in addition to the presently shown "44.1kHz 24bit."

At selecting the sampling frequency/quantization, besure to refer to <Note> below.

The sampling frequency:

The sampling frequency and quantizing of the current drive (E-IDE hard disk) are setup during the formatting or reformat- ting process.

Consequently, all programs in the current drive will adhere to the sampling frequency used at formatting. You can change the format, however, after compiling a pro- gram. In other words, a variety of programs with different sampling frequencies can be installed on the current drive. But alter- able frequencies will be limited, depend- ing on quantization at formatting. For de- tails, refer to page “23”.

Sampling frequency

44.1kHz

48kHz

 

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96kHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quantization

16 bits

24 bits

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Number of available tracks

24 real tracks + 32 additional tracks

8 real tracks + 48 additional tracks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Available recording time after formatting>

A greater sampling frequency will reduce the available recording time/space after formatting. Under the same sam- pling frequency setting, the greater quantization (bit number) reduces the available recording time.

The following table shows the "approximate available recording time" under each sampling frequency/quantization. Depending on your medium, the available recording time may differ slightly. It will be a good idea to check the available recording time. See “Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk” on page “11.”

Note that the available time values in the following table are based on a mono track recording.

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10.0GB

Approx. 1888min.

Approx. 1258min.

Approx. 1735min.

Approx. 1156min.

Approx. 628min.

Approx. 577min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You cannot save audio data recorded in a 88.2kHz/24bit or 96kHz/24bit program using an adat digital signal. See the Reference manual for details about the save/load operations.

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Contents Quick Operation Guide Safety Instructions Contents Package contents Recording mediaPreparation for the current drive Disassembling the caddyConnecting cables Assemble the case by installing the coversFixing the hard disk to the case Assembling the caseInstalling the removable case in the recorder Connecting a detachable controllerModel 8551B Optional extension cable Use the coin to lock the caddyTurn the power on Formatting a hard disk driveSampling frequency Available recording time after formattingMultiple Undo function On default Off Format typeProgram Time BaseSetup of the Internal Clock Press the Setup key while in the stop modeHour 00 ~ Minute Day 01 ~ Month Year 00 ~Connecting a analog mixer Analog mixerConnecting a digital mixer Adat digital signalDIF digital signal Digital mixerAbout Sampling Frequency Initial settingsHints Basic recording Basic analog recordingTo cancel the undo operation, press the UNDO/REDO key again Undo and redo recording single undo/redoBasic digital recording Selecting DigitalSelecting Digital Out About Digital In selectionSetting the reference clock About reference clock settingPress the EXIT/NO key or Stop button to exit the Setup mode VideoMultitrack recording using overdubbing Ping-pong recordingMixdown Basic Locate functionLocating the top of the Program Locating the end of the recorded area of the ProgramRecording in a new Program Selecting the desired ProgramChanging the program FS Current drive formatting by 16bitPlayback using the Vari-pitch function Vari-pitch function proceduresSet the desired pitch data using the Jog dial To turn off Vari Pitch mode, press the Vari PitchReference manual reference pages Declaration of EC Directive Affect of Immunity on This EquipmentFostex CO

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