Yamaha MD8 owner manual Keep This Manual For Future Reference

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Ventilation

Allow a distance of 10 cm between the unit and the wall so that heat generated from the unit will be released effectively. Also, allow enough space between the unit and other devices. If you mount the unit in an audio rack, keep a space of 10 cm to the side panel. Remove the rear panel of the rack or open a vent hole. If heat release is inadequate, the unit will retain heat inside the unit, which may cause a ﬁre.

Interference

The MD8 uses high-frequency digital circuits that may cause interference on radios and tele- visions placed close to it. If interference does occur, relocate the affected equipment.

Copyright

© 1997 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved.

No part of the MD8 software or this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of Yamaha Corporation.

Trademarks

MD DATA and MiniDisc are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Package Contents

The MD8 package should contain the following items. Make sure that you have them all.

•MD8 Multitrack MD Recorder

•AC power cord

•This Owner’s Manual

Contact your Yamaha dealer if something is missing.

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MD8—Owner’s Manual

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Contents Multitrack MD Recorder Varoitus Safety Instructions Read the Following Before Operating the MD8 Keep This Manual For Future Reference Contents Repeat, Cue List & Program Play 10. MD8 Applications Welcome to the MD8 MD8 FeaturesMixer RecorderWelcome to the MD8 MiniDisc Buying Discs for the MD8Type Logo Description Topside View Touring the MD8Input Channels Fader Group Assign switchesPAN control Master Section Pitch indicators Status indicatorsMTC, Midi CLK, and MMC indicators TOC Edit indicatorAuto Punch indicator Repeat mode indicators& OUT indicators Track record indicatorsDisc Transport buttons Disc Transport SectionAuto Punch I/O button Song Search buttonsRepeat button B Repeat buttonsMark Search & Mark buttons Display buttonRear Panel Power ON/OFF switchMIC/LINE INPUTs Line Input 9-10/11-12Track Direct OUTs MIC/LINE INPUTs 1Phantom Power ON/OFF switch Front ConnectorsQuick-Start System First SessionTurning on the MD8 Connecting the Power CordLoading a Disc Recording the First TrackGRP Method Making the Connections GRP & DIRListening to the First Track DIR MethodMonitoring & Recording GRP & DIR Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recorded OverdubbingRecord the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder MixdownMix and reﬁne your music as follows Advanced Multitracking An Overview of Multitrack RecordingBasic Multitracking About Monitoring Up MIC/LINE Track 1 disc Input 1 jack/XLR Multi-Source MixingRecord the ﬁnal mix to your stereo master recorder Mix and reﬁne your music as described onSearching for Blanks Recording & Mixing TechniquesRecording a New Song Use the Data dial to select a Recording mode Setting the Recording ModeRec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time Minutes DiscRecording Titling Discs & SongsPress the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC ButtonManual Punch In/Out Using the REC Select buttons Press the footswitch to start playback Using a FootswitchAuto Punch In/Out Setting the In/Out Points On-the-FlyUsing SET and Last REC Search Single Take Auto Punch In/Out Play Record WaitRecord Leaving Auto Punch In/Out mode Auto Punch with a FootswitchMulti Take Auto Punch In/Out Go back to above Press Enter to prepare for recording the second takeUse the Data dial to select the Take you want to audition Auditioning Your TakesSetting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Tracks Ping-Pong RecordingSet the faders on the source channels to the 7-8 mark Preparing for Ping-PongSet the Monitor Level control as required Source TracksChecking the Ping-Pong Operation Rehearsing Ping-PongPerforming Ping-Pong for Real Destination Track Overdub Source Ping-Pong with OverdubContinue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Toggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Adjusting the PitchPitch Mode Before Indicators Using a FootswitchApplying Effects at Mixdown Applying EffectsSet the effects processor as required Applying Effects when RecordingApplying Effects with Ping-Pong From processor’s output Patching in Signal ProcessorsSearching for Songs Quick Search FunctionsRewind & Fast Forward Shuttle Playback Function Cue/ReviewTo return to normal playback speed, press Play again Searching for the Last Rec in & OUT PointsLocating Speciﬁc Points Searching for Markers Marker IndicatorsInserting Markers Original SongPress the Adjust button Adjusting MarkersAdjusting Markers Press the Enter button to erase the marker Erasing MarkersBefore Erase After EraseRepeat, Cue List & Program Play Press the Repeat button to cancel All Song Repeat playbackOne Song Repeat All Song RepeatRepeat Song Press the Repeat button to cancel A-B RepeatRepeat Cue List Cue List Playback & CopyUse the Data dial to select Edit or NEW Program Program PlaybackPress the Play button to start Program playback Editing Songs & Tracks Viewing Disc ContentsUse the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Erasing DiscsCopying & Converting Songs Press the Enter button to copy Use the Data dial to select another trackUse the Data dial to select a blank area Before Renumbering SongsSong Copy AfterPress Enter once more to move the song to the new position Moving SongsPress Enter to renumber the songs Press the Enter button to divide Dividing SongsSong 1 before divide Song 1 after divideSong Before combine After combine Combining SongsPress the Enter button to combine Erasing Tracks Erasing SongsUse the Data dial to select the song you want to erase Press the Enter button to erasePress Enter again to erase Erasing PartsBefore Part Erase After Part ErasePress Enter again to copy Copying TracksSource Track Copying PartsFrame Display Other FunctionsDisplay Dimmer Peak HoldAbout Tempo Maps Using the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi SystemMD8 & Midi Setting Up a Synchronized Midi System Setting the MD8 for MTC Operation Using MTCSetting the Midi Sequencer MTC Cabling Note Use the Data dial to select MTC Midi TimecodeProgramming the Tempo Map Using Midi ClockSetting the Midi Sequencer A once again ﬂashes on the display Deleting Steps in a Tempo Map 001 2/4 010 3/4 005 6/8 000 4/4Use the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Selecting Midi Clock for synchronizationSaving a Tempo Map Function Controlling the MD8 with MMCEnabling MMC Setting the MMC Device IDPress the Enter button to return to the Utility menu Use the Data wheel to set this parameter to on or OFFMeter Step Measure Time Tempo Map ChartOne-Take Recording 10 MD8 ApplicationsMidi Home Studio Track transfer Using the MD8 with Another MixerMarkers Beyond the BasicsEffects Return Monitoring Pitch ApplicationsMixdown What’s the difference between MiniDiscs and MD Data Discs? 12 Q&A SectionHow many songs can I store on an MD Data disc? Troubleshooting Midi sequencer does not MMC remote control doesSynchronize to the MD8 Not workMD8 Transport Modes AppendixMessage Meaning Display MessagesDigital/Audio SpeciﬁcationsSpeciﬁcations subject to change without notice GeneralBlock Diagram Dimensions Glossary Midi Timecode-SeeMTC Glossary Numerics IndexHigh EQ MTC Vari Midi Implementation Chart Session Info