Fostex MR-8 Selecting a play mode, Auto play mode, Auto return mode, Loop mode, Play mode

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MR-8 Owner’s Manual

Play mode

The MR-8 offers special play modes including Auto play, Auto return and Loop playback.

• Selecting a play mode

1.While the recorder is stopped, pressing the [PLAY MODE] key switches play modes among "Off", "Auto Play", "Auto return" and "Loop".

The current mode is shown on the screen as follows (when "Off" is selected, there is no indication).

PLAY MODE

[PLAY MODE] key

A B C 1

Play mode "off"

Auto play mode

Auto return mode

Loop mode

• Auto play mode

In the Auto play mode, when executing the lo- cate function, the recorder automatically starts playback from the locate point.

	a point where you execute	LOCATE A	a point where you execute
		point
			the locate function
	the locate function

Locate	Locate
	Playback
	When locating to the LOCATE A point,
	the recorder automatically starts
	playback immediately.

• Auto return mode

The auto return mode is active when the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are set.

In the auto return mode, when reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback, the recorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A point and stops.

LOCATE A	LOCATE B
point	point
	playback
	When reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback,
	the rencorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A
	point and stops.

• Loop mode

As with the auto return mode, the loop mode is active when the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are set. In the loop mode, when reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback, the recorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A point and starts playback. The recorder repeats this behav- ior until you stops the recorder.

You may find it very convenience to use the loop function together with the auto punch in/out function (see the next page).

LOCATE A	LOCATE B
point	point

Playback

When locating to the LOCATE A point, the recorder automatically starts playback.

When reaching at the LOCATE B point during playback, the recorder automatically locates to the LOCATE A point.

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Contents Digital Multitracker 8588 018 100Safety Instructions Table of Contents 100 101MR-8 Main features About power supply IntroductionAbout damages Precautions upon handling the MR-8About copyrights Recording method Song modeBasics of the MR About songBar/Beat/Clk Time baseABS time Time counterTrim control Remain displayInput monitor and repro monitor Names and Functions Input a connectorsInput B connectors Top panel left partPhones VOL control REVERB/DELAY Time controlPhones jacks 1 Effect keysTop panel right part UNDO/REDO /Y Z 9 entry key Counter Reset / P Q R 6 entry keyPlay Mode / a B C 1 entry key Time Base Select / V W X 8 entry keyRear panel Bottom panel Battery compartmentSide panel Card slot Midi OUT jackAbout recording medium How to remove a CompactFlashTM cardHow to insert a CompactFlashTM card Inserting batteries About the powerConnecting the AC adaptor Turning on the unitTurning on the LCD display backlight Low battery displayTurning off the power Listening the demo song Tips Listening to the demo song againWhile S01 Fostexfever is highlighted, press the Enter key Press the Menu key to enter the menu modePreparation of a CompactFlashTM car d Entry example How to enter charactersCharacter entry keys Preparation for recording onto a new card Press the Menu key to quit the menu modeTurn on the MR-8 power Correction and deletionCreating a song Select the song mode using the Cursor or Cursor keyCreating a song/selecting a song While Select Song is highlighted, press the Enter keySelecting a desired song TipWhile Card Format is highlighted, press the Enter key Formatting a cardWhile System is highlighted, press the Enter key Press the Enter keyConnections Model AD-12ADisplay Home screenMenu screen Adjusting the display contrastSelecting a time base Recording onto stereo track MR -8 recording basicsRecording onto a mono track About simulation effect Input level settingDistortion setting Insert effectsRecording onto a single track Preparation for recordingStarting recording Playing back the recorded trackUndo/redo Preparation for recording Set the Input a Select switch to MIC/LINERecording onto two tracks Press the REC Select key for track 5/6Starting recording Playing back the recorded tracksPunch in/out Punch in/out using the keys on the top panelPunch in/out using the footswitch Auto punch in/out Setting the punch-in and punch-out pointsHow to make auto punch in/out mode active RehearsalPress the Play key to start playback of the song Actual auto punch in/outAbout part Locate the recorder to the point before the punch- in pointMic simulation effects Using effectsUsing the insert effects for recording Amp simulation effectsSelecting an effect type Selecting a delay typeUsing the reverb or delay Details of each effect typeSignal flow from a track to the effector Adjusting the delay/reverb timeAdjusting the effect send levels Details about each mastering effect type Using the mastering effectsSelecting the desired effect type Bouncing tracks Example of track bouncing7/8 mode Signal flow of track bouncingSelecting the bounce mode 5/6 modeRehearsal of track bounce Panning control Checking the bounced signals on trackActual track bounce Auto punch in/out of track bouncingExporting bounced data to a personal computer Through 4 for recordingMixdown Analog mixdownAfter finishing recording, stop both recorders Tip Use the Master fader of the MR-8 to adjust the output levelDigital mixdown Playback cueing Playback functionsBasic playback Playback between Locate a and B pointsAuto return mode Selecting a play modeAuto play mode Loop modeLoop function in auto punch in/out mode Locate ABS Zero function Resetting the counterLocate functions Locate REC END functionStoring a Locate a point Locating to counter zeroStoring a locate point Locating to the Locate a or Locate B pointStoring a Locate B point LocatingWhen System is highlighted, press the Enter key Setting the pre-roll/post- rollHow to set the pre-roll/post-roll time After selecting the pre-roll time, press the Enter keyBar / 1 / 46 clk 1 bar / 1 / 00 clk Setting the beat resolutionHow to set the beat resolution Bar / 4 / 51 clk 3 bar / 1 / 00 clkCreating a new song Press the Menu key to exit the menu modeEditing a song Selecting a desired songKey, then press the Enter key Editing a song nameAfter entering the name, move the cursor to Deleting an unnecessary song Use the Cursor / keys to select On, and press the Enter key Protecting a songTips Deleting the unnecessary file in a song While Erase Track is highlighted, press the Enter key Track editingUndo/redo of track editing Copying/pasting whole track data Press the Enter key Moving whole track data Use the Cursor / keys to select source tracks to be movedExchange whole track data Flashing Part editing Erasing a desired part Copying to the clipboard Use the Cursor / keys to select the tracksWhile Paste Part is highlighted, press the Enter key Pasting clipboard dataUse the Cursor / keys to select the desired tracks Then press the Enter key Moving the desired part to the other tracks Use the Cursor / keys to select the move source tracks Exchange parts between tracks Use the Cursor / keys to select the exchange source tracksPress the Enter key Synchronization using MTC Midi sync/MTC frame rate settingsSettings of the MR-8 and Midi sequencer Synchronizing with MidiSynchronization using Midi clock Creating the signature/tempo map Using the rhythm guide functionSetting the signature map Use the Cursor / keys to enter Use the Cursor key to flash 4/4 for Sig. settingChanging the bar number or signature Use the Cursor / keys to enter 3/4To exit the menu mode, press the Menu key Deleting an unnecessary bar/signature settingChanging the bar offset 180 Creating the tempo mapFirst beat in bar 120 Third beat in bar First beat in bar 120Use the Cursor key to flash 1 for Beat setting Use the Cursor key to flash 120 for Tempo settingUse the Cursor / keys to enter a desired tempo value Deleting an unnecessary tempo settingEditing the tempo map Setting the click level Enabling the file conversion Procedure of file conversionWAV file conversion Editing a file name Xporting data to a personal computer Connection to a personal computerExporting a WAV file to a personal computer Important notePress the Menu key to exit the menu mode Tip Initialized item Default setting Initializing the MRTrouble TroubleshootingTroubles for recording Is the Record key flashing and does Light on the display?Is shown on the screen? Troubles for playbackIs the track fader for the playback track brought up? Are the punch-in and punch-out points set correctly?Other troubles Troubles for power supplyTroubles for effect Inputs/Outputs MR- 8 specificationsPin assignment of XLR connectors Record/playbackWhen using the normal mode Physical dimensionsBlock diagram When using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 mode When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 modeMidi Implementation Chart Model MR-8Index 100RP Stereo Headphone Optical Cable Powered near field studio Optional accessariesStereo Headphone Foot switch Personal Monitor MonitorDeclaration of EC Directive 376785