Fostex MR-8 owner manual Table of Contents

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MR-8 Owner’s Manual

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Introduction	5
MR-8 Main features	5
About power supply	5
Precaution upon handling the MR-8	6
Notes on repair	6
About copyrights	6
About damages	6
The basics of the MR-8	7
Recording method	7
Song mode	7
About song	7
Time base	8
Remain display	9
Input monitor and repro monitor	9
TRIM control	9
Names and Functions	10
Top panel (left part)	10
Top panel (right part)	12
Rear panel	14
Side panel	15
Bottom panel	15
About recording medium	16
CompactFlashTM card	16
Recording time	16
Inserting a CompactFlashTM card	16
How to remove a CompactFlashTM card ...	16
How to insert a CompactFlashTM card	16
About the power	17
Connecting the AC adaptor	17
Inserting batteries	17
Turning on the unit	17
Turning off the power	18
Turning on the LCD display backlight	18
Low battery display	18
Listening the demo song	19
Preparation of a CompactFlash card	20
Preparation for recording
onto the supplied card	20
Preparation for recording
onto a new card	22
Creating a song/selecting a song	23
Creating a song	23
Selecting a desired song	24
Formatting a card	25
Connections	26

Display	27
Home screen	27
Selecting a time base	28
Adjusting the display contrast	28
MENU screen	28
Warning message	28
MR-8 recording basics	29
Relation between
the input jacks and tracks	29
[INPUT A SELECT] switch	29
Input level setting	30
Distortion setting	30
Insert effects	30
Recording onto a single track	31
Preparation for recording	31
Starting recording	32
Playback the recorded track	32
Undo/redo	32
Recording onto two tracks	33
Preparation for recording	33
Starting recording	34
Playback the recorded tracks	34
Undo/redo	34
Punch in/out	35
Punch in/out using the keys
on the top panel	35
Punch in/out using the footswitch	35
Auto punch in/out	36
Setting the punch-in
and punch-out points	36
Rehearsal	36
Actual auto punch in/out	37
Using effects	38
Using the insert effects for recording	38
Mic simulation effects	38
Amp simulation effects	38
Using the reverb or delay	39
Selecting an effect type	39
Selecting a delay type	39
Adjusting the delay/reverb time	40
Adjusting the effect send levels	40
Using the mastering effects	41
Selecting the desired effect type	41
Bouncing tracks	42
Selecting the bounce mode	43
Rehearsal of track bounce	44
Actual track bounce	45
Checking the bounced signals on track	45

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Contents 8588 018 100 Digital MultitrackerSafety Instructions Table of Contents 101 100Introduction MR-8 Main features About power supplyPrecautions upon handling the MR-8 About copyrightsAbout damages About song Song modeBasics of the MR Recording methodTime counter Time baseABS time Bar/Beat/ClkRemain display Input monitor and repro monitorTrim control Top panel left part Input a connectorsInput B connectors Names and FunctionsEffect keys REVERB/DELAY Time controlPhones jacks 1 Phones VOL controlTop panel right part Time Base Select / V W X 8 entry key Counter Reset / P Q R 6 entry keyPlay Mode / a B C 1 entry key UNDO/REDO /Y Z 9 entry keyRear panel Card slot Midi OUT jack Battery compartmentSide panel Bottom panelHow to remove a CompactFlashTM card How to insert a CompactFlashTM cardAbout recording medium Turning on the unit About the powerConnecting the AC adaptor Inserting batteriesLow battery display Turning off the powerTurning on the LCD display backlight Tips Listening to the demo song again Listening the demo songPress the Menu key to enter the menu mode Preparation of a CompactFlashTM car dWhile S01 Fostexfever is highlighted, press the Enter key How to enter characters Character entry keysEntry example Correction and deletion Press the Menu key to quit the menu modeTurn on the MR-8 power Preparation for recording onto a new cardWhile Select Song is highlighted, press the Enter key Select the song mode using the Cursor or Cursor keyCreating a song/selecting a song Creating a songTip Selecting a desired songPress the Enter key Formatting a cardWhile System is highlighted, press the Enter key While Card Format is highlighted, press the Enter keyModel AD-12A ConnectionsHome screen DisplayAdjusting the display contrast Selecting a time baseMenu screen MR -8 recording basics Recording onto a mono trackRecording onto stereo track Insert effects Input level settingDistortion setting About simulation effectPreparation for recording Recording onto a single trackPlaying back the recorded track Undo/redoStarting recording Press the REC Select key for track 5/6 Set the Input a Select switch to MIC/LINERecording onto two tracks Preparation for recordingPlaying back the recorded tracks Starting recordingPunch in/out using the keys on the top panel Punch in/out using the footswitchPunch in/out Rehearsal Setting the punch-in and punch-out pointsHow to make auto punch in/out mode active Auto punch in/outLocate the recorder to the point before the punch- in point Actual auto punch in/outAbout part Press the Play key to start playback of the songAmp simulation effects Using effectsUsing the insert effects for recording Mic simulation effectsDetails of each effect type Selecting a delay typeUsing the reverb or delay Selecting an effect typeAdjusting the delay/reverb time Adjusting the effect send levelsSignal flow from a track to the effector Using the mastering effects Selecting the desired effect typeDetails about each mastering effect type Example of track bouncing Bouncing tracks5/6 mode Signal flow of track bouncingSelecting the bounce mode 7/8 modeRehearsal of track bounce Auto punch in/out of track bouncing Checking the bounced signals on trackActual track bounce Panning controlThrough 4 for recording Exporting bounced data to a personal computerAnalog mixdown MixdownUse the Master fader of the MR-8 to adjust the output level Digital mixdownAfter finishing recording, stop both recorders Tip Playback between Locate a and B points Playback functionsBasic playback Playback cueingLoop mode Selecting a play modeAuto play mode Auto return modeLoop function in auto punch in/out mode Locate REC END function Resetting the counterLocate functions Locate ABS Zero functionLocating to the Locate a or Locate B point Locating to counter zeroStoring a locate point Storing a Locate a pointLocating Storing a Locate B pointAfter selecting the pre-roll time, press the Enter key Setting the pre-roll/post- rollHow to set the pre-roll/post-roll time When System is highlighted, press the Enter keyBar / 4 / 51 clk 3 bar / 1 / 00 clk Setting the beat resolutionHow to set the beat resolution Bar / 1 / 46 clk 1 bar / 1 / 00 clkSelecting a desired song Press the Menu key to exit the menu modeEditing a song Creating a new songEditing a song name After entering the name, move the cursor toKey, then press the Enter key Deleting an unnecessary song Protecting a song TipsUse the Cursor / keys to select On, and press the Enter key Deleting the unnecessary file in a song Track editing Undo/redo of track editingWhile Erase Track is highlighted, press the Enter key Copying/pasting whole track data Press the Enter key Use the Cursor / keys to select source tracks to be moved Moving whole track dataExchange whole track data Flashing Part editing Erasing a desired part Use the Cursor / keys to select the tracks Copying to the clipboardPasting clipboard data Use the Cursor / keys to select the desired tracksWhile Paste Part is highlighted, press the Enter key Then press the Enter key Moving the desired part to the other tracks Use the Cursor / keys to select the move source tracks Use the Cursor / keys to select the exchange source tracks Exchange parts between tracksPress the Enter key Synchronizing with Midi Midi sync/MTC frame rate settingsSettings of the MR-8 and Midi sequencer Synchronization using MTCSynchronization using Midi clock Using the rhythm guide function Setting the signature mapCreating the signature/tempo map Use the Cursor / keys to enter 3/4 Use the Cursor key to flash 4/4 for Sig. settingChanging the bar number or signature Use the Cursor / keys to enterDeleting an unnecessary bar/signature setting Changing the bar offsetTo exit the menu mode, press the Menu key Third beat in bar First beat in bar 120 Creating the tempo mapFirst beat in bar 120 180Use the Cursor key to flash 120 for Tempo setting Use the Cursor key to flash 1 for Beat settingDeleting an unnecessary tempo setting Editing the tempo mapUse the Cursor / keys to enter a desired tempo value Setting the click level Procedure of file conversion WAV file conversionEnabling the file conversion Editing a file name Connection to a personal computer Xporting data to a personal computerImportant note Exporting a WAV file to a personal computerPress the Menu key to exit the menu mode Tip Initializing the MR Initialized item Default settingIs the Record key flashing and does Light on the display? TroubleshootingTroubles for recording TroubleAre the punch-in and punch-out points set correctly? Troubles for playbackIs the track fader for the playback track brought up? Is shown on the screen?Troubles for power supply Troubles for effectOther troubles Record/playback MR- 8 specificationsPin assignment of XLR connectors Inputs/OutputsPhysical dimensions Block diagramWhen using the normal mode When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 mode When using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 modeModel MR-8 Midi Implementation Chart100 IndexMonitor Optional accessariesStereo Headphone Foot switch Personal Monitor RP Stereo Headphone Optical Cable Powered near field studioDeclaration of EC Directive 376785