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Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents)

Contents
Main Features	7
Precautions	8
Names and Functions	10
Front panel section	10
Detachable controller section	11
Rear panel section	18
Display section	19
Display shown when the power is turned on	19
Preset display	20
Switching the display using the DISP SEL key	21
Switching the time base display using the SHIFT key and DISP SEL key	21
Changing programs using the PGM key	21
Warning display	22
Before Starting	24
Time Base	24
Recording method and REMAIN indicator	25
Managing songs by program change function	26
Real tracks and Additional tracks	27
Input monitoring and playback monitoring	28
Audio file and event	29
Formatting and Optimizing disks	31
Formatting a current drive disk	31
Formatting a brand new hard disk (Current drive)	32
Reformatting the current drive or newly formatting the backup drive	33
Formatting a backup disk (SCSI disk or optional DVD-RAM disk)	33
Optimizing the disk	34
Handling Programs	35
Creating a new program	35
Duplicating a program	36
Using a program change function	37
Deleting a program	37
Editing a program title	38
Punch In/Out	39
What is Punch In/Out recording	39
Auto Punch In/Out	39
Preparation	39
Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out	40
Auto Punch In/Out Take	41
Single undo/redo auto punch in/out	41
Manual Punch In/Out	42
Preparation	42
Rehearsing Manual Punch In/Out	42
Manual Punch In/Out Take	43
Single undo/redo manual punch in/out	43

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Fostex D2424 manual Contents

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Introduction Track Digital Recorder8288 466 Safety Instructions Contents Storing and editing Locate key Using the Multiple Undo functionExecuting of record Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys Saving the deta using Scsi Multitrack system by the slave modeExternal Midi equipment sync system by the slave mode Loading the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signal 143 131132 133 Main features Precautions About copyrightsAbout damage Front panel-2 Blank panel for installing an optional unit Detachable remote controller connectorHard disk access LED Red Hard disk power LED Green Track shift key Track SHIFT/ALL Input Controller Connection CableRecord track select key Auto Play/Auto Return key Auto RTN/PLAY Auto Punch In key Auto Punch IN/PREVIEW Clipboard In key Clipboard IN/PREVIEWClipboard Out key Clipboard OUT/PREVIEW Auto Return Start key Store key STORE/HOLD Auto Return End key Auto RTN END/PREVIEWProgram select key PGM SEL Display Select key Disp SEL/TIME Base SEL Previous key PREV/PREV TC Recall key RecallVari-pitch key Vari PITCH/P. Edit Next key NEXT/NEXT TC Rewind button Rewind Setup key SETUP/TC GENLocate key Locate Play button Play Locate ABS Auto Punch Mode On/Off key Auto PunchRecord button Record Edit key EDIT/TC Ready Track shift LED 9-16, 17-24 green Hard disk access LED greenFoot switch jack Foot SW All Input LED ALL Input Remote Input connector Analog Input jack connector PhoneRemote Thru connector Analog Output jack connector Phone Display section Preset Display Changing Programs using the PGM key Switching the display using the Disp SEL key Overtime indication Display of voidInvalid In/Out indication Action to take No disk error display Load error indicationDisk error indication Hard disk E-IDE connection error Time Base Before Starting Display example Recording method and Remain indicatorRemain indicator Recording method Managing songs by Program Change function Program You can set up to 99 programs independent containers Real tracks and Additional tracks TrackTrack Input monitoring and playback monitoring Input monitoringPlayback monitoring Audio File Recorded part Silence What is an event?Audio file and event About an audio file Recorded Area File Audio File Event Number Hints Detailed formatting parameters Formatting a current drive disk Press the EXECUTE/YES key Turn on the power to the recorderFormatting a brand new hard disk Current drive Available recording time after formatting Press the EXECUTE/YES key while IDE1 or IDE2 isflashing Formatting a backup disk Scsi disk or optional DVD-RAM disk Press the EXIT/NO key or the Stop button to Exit Setup modePress the EXIT/NO key or Stop button to exit Setup mode Optimizing the disk Creating a new Program Press the PGM keyTurn the JOG dial clockwise Duplicating a Program Press the EXIT/NO key, or Stop buttonPress the EXIT/NO key or Stop button P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 Using a Program Change functionWhen the recorder is stopped, press the PGM key Deleting a Program Editing a Program title After you enter the title, press the EXECUTE/YES keyPress the EXIT/NO key, or the Stop button Storing the edit points What is Punch In/Out recording?Auto Punch In/Out Preparation Set the track for Auto Punch In/Out to Ready Press the Auto Punch key Press the Record button while holding down the Play button Auto Punch In/Out Take Manual Punch In/Out Cancelling Rehearsal mode Manual Punch In/Out take Single Undo/RedoHint Digital recording from an external digital device Connecting external digital equipment Recording Setting the digital inputSetting recording tracks Selecting a recording Program Int Auto Word Video Digital recording to external digital equipment Digital Mixer Connecting a Digital MixerSetting the digital output Precaution against the digital loop Recording to a Metronome Sound Checking the metronome sound Adjusting monitor/record level of the musical instrumentCreating a Tempo Map Turning the Metronome function on Clipboard OUT key Auto Punch in keyAuto Punch OUT key Clipboard in key Press the desired memory key Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keysStoring in real-time Editing and storing data Storing and editing Locate key Press the Store keyPress the memory key that you pressed in again Press the Recall key while the recorder is stopped Select the Locate number desired using the JOG dialEdit and re-store data that is already stored Next press the Locate key Direct Locate Press the Locate key againLocate the last-located point Directly press the Locate key Start playback a little before the Auto RTN END point Auto Play functionAuto Return function Press the Locate key, or memory key Operation of the Auto Repeat mode Auto Repeat functionHint Pause mode Auto Play modeRepeat mode Setup example of the chain play list Setup of the Chain Play List Specify the Program and Execute Chain Play Setup of the Chain Play Mode Cue & Review function using the Rewind and F FWD buttons Cue & Review function using the Shuttle dialDigital scrubbing using the envelope function Press the Stop button to stop the envelope function Playback point timePlayback point Track indication Start key, the Auto Punch OUT key, or Clipboard Previewing the rise of the sound fadePreviewing the fall of the sound fade out Display indication during the Preview operation Press the Stop button or the EXIT/NO key Executing the Preview functionTrimming the sound while previewing Memory key Operation Multiple Undo Function Press the EXIT/NO key or the Stop button Using the Multiple Undo functionKeeping only one take Keeping multiple takes Copy & Paste and Move & Paste Copy & PasteMove & Paste Checking and adjusting the edit points Executing Copy or MoveChecking the clipboard data Single Undo/Redo Paste Executing Paste Copy & Paste between programs Erasing data from a specified point to REC END Erase Press the Stop button or the EXIT/NO key Executing EraseSingle Undo/Redo Erase Trim the edit point while previewing TRK Exch.Mono? or TRK Exch.Group? Track ExchangeExecution of Track Exchange Stop mode, press the Edit key to display Flashing Registering the Track name Midi Sequencer Connecting external equipment Refer to connecting schematicMidi clock sync system Master Recorder Confirming the Midi clock sync Setup of the recorder Midi sound sources MTC sync/MIDI machine control systemExecution of recording Master Recorder ABS, Bar Beat Connecting to external equipmentSetup of external equipment 00h Hour 59m Minute 57s Second 00f Frame 00sf Sub Frame 00 ~ Confirming MTC sync/MMC Multitrack system by the slave mode Setup of the recorder #1 MasterEquipment interconnections Vari, Free Setup of the recorder #2 Slave 1 and #3 SlaveIs set with the Setup mode Midi device ID setting Vari Check chase lock Master External Midi equipment sync system by the slave modeSetup of the unit Connection to external equipment Precautions at MTC related setups Set slave type to Vari by the Setup mode Slave type settingConfirming chase lock Saving and Loading Song Data Following items can be saved and loaded as song data Executing the save operation Saving the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signalConnecting an external device Setting up an external device Press the Setup key Select the desired track range using the JOG dialRotate the JOG dial to select a Program to save Loading the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signal Connecting the external deviceExecuting the load operation Play the corresponding external device DAT or adat Press the EXECUTE/YES key. SURE? flashes Scsi terminator Removable Scsi drive Saving the data using ScsiConnecting a Scsi device Scsi connector Half-pitch 50-pin Scsi cable Formatting a Scsi disk Backup format quantization display If you have selected all Programs Saving data of an individual Program Please remember this When selecting a Save All ?When inserting an unformatted disk When inserting a disk that was used as the current drive Press the EXECUTE/YES key while Scsi 6 is flashing Loading the data using ScsiSelect the backup number and press the EXECUTE/YES key Load the data saved on one removable disk Press the EXECUTE/YES key after selecting the program Follow Steps 1-3 of the Loading Song data procedureLoading data saved on several removable disks Insert the first disk Disk-1 into the Scsi device Press the Setup key when the equipment is stopped Saving and Loading with IDE2 E-IDE Hard disk/DVD-RAMPress the EXECUTE/YES key while FDMS3 is flashing Loading in the FDMS-3 Mode SAVE/LOAD by WAV file Backup Disk After selecting the track, press the EXECUTE/YES key When All Trk is selected100 Saving of WAV files Title & New PGM display 101After inputting a file name, press the EXECUTE/ YES key Title & Eject display Select the WAV file to be loaded with the JOG dial 102Title & ###MB display Title & -###MB display Select the track, then press the EXECUTE/YES key 103 Method in loading by changing the track Alphabets A-z Numerals Symbols #$%&’@‘=104 Method to load specific tracks Execution menu Changing the initial settings menu105 Check menu 106 Selecting Setup mode Select a Program for which to set a time signature Time Signature Setting Signature Set?107 Storing a time signature Changing the bar at ABS 0 of the time base Clearing all time signature and tempo settings108 Modifying or deleting stored time signatures 109 Setting a tempo Tempo Map Set ? menuChecking the stored tempo setting Select a Program to check the tempo setting for Modifying or deleting stored tempo settings 110Repeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo data Turn the JOG dial to select On or Off Setting the Metronome function Click ? menuSetting the Metronome function 111 Turn the JOG dial to enter a desired preroll time value Setting a preroll value Preroll Time ? menuSetting a preroll time 112 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired Midi sync signal Setting Midi sync output signal Midi Sync Out ? menuSetting an MTC frame rate Frame Rate ? menu Setting Midi sync signal 114 Setting an MTC offset value MTC Offset? menuSetting an MTC frame rate Setting an MTC offset 115 Setting Offset mode Offset Mode ? menuSetting MTC Offset mode Use the JOG dial to select the desired Offset mode 116 Setting the Slave type Slave Type ? menuSetting the Record Protect function Rec Protect ? menu Setting the Slave type Function of the Data Input connectors Setting digital input D. in ? menuRecording enabled/disabled Use the JOG dial to enable or disable recording 118 Setting digital output D. out ? menuSetting digital input Function of the Data Output connectors Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode Resolution ? menu Setting digital output119 120 Setting the Midi device number Device ID ? menuSetting the Midi device ID Use the JOG dial to turn the mode On or Off Use the JOG dial to set the desired Midi device ID number Setting the Operating Clock Clock Sel ? menuSetting the operating clock 121 Checking the number of track events NOs Event ? menu 122Checking the number of track events Setup of the Auto EE mode Auto EE Mode? menu Setup of the Foot switch function Foot SW? menu123 Setting the foot switch function Setting the stop function at the mark point124 125 Setup of the reference level Ref. Level? menuSetting the reference level At the -12dB setting At the -20dB setting Setup of input/output Balance/Unbalance BAL/UNBAL? menu Setting the input/output balance/unbalanced function126 This indicates that the format type was linear Drive Format Information Drive Info? menu127 Checking method of the format information This indicates that three programs exist 128This indicates that the recorder is formatted in 24 bits This indicates that it is formatted in FS=48kHz Drive Setting Drive Sel? menu Setting of the drive129 Setup of the display contrast level Contrast ? menu Setting the contrast level130 131 Digital Recorder Model D2424Date Version 132 133 Fostex Midi System Exclusive Message Format for D2424 134 Status Request Allocation of GP0~GP7 135 Data Type 136 Signature map 137 138 Explanation on the Command/Mode Set 139 13 42 channelchannel digital out ch.select command 140 14 04 mmc time Preroll time set command 23 47 midi sync out status request 141 34 08 time base time base status reply 142 Word Output Scsi Port for backupData Output 1-8, 9-16 Word Input Memo Page Declaration of EC Directive 15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U. 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