Home screen | Fostex DV824 specs

DVD Multitrack Recorder DV824

Display

Home screen

The Home screen is shown after turning on the unit, or during recording or playback. The screen example below shows the Home screen when a DVD-RAM disk is set to the DVD-RAM drive.

On the Home screen, various information about the current setting and status is shown, as described below.

File name

Next file name

Disk remaining

File protection status

File number

Status information

Disk or partition protection status

File name

Shows the name of the audio file currently loaded or being recorded.

If no file exists on the current disk (or partition when optional hard disk drive is in- stalled), "-NoFiles!-" is shown. If no disk is set to the DVD-RAM drive, "--Nodisk--" is shown.

Next file name

Shows the name of the audio file for the next recording. The next file name is shown only when the [SAFE/RDY] indicator is lit (i,e. the unit is in the rec ready or record mode). Depending on the setting of the "Default file name" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" menu in the MENU mode, the name type differs as below.

When "Default file name" is set to "Date"

"<DATE>" is shown.

When "Default file name" is set to "Take"

"Scene + Take number" is shown.

You can change the next file name via the quick setup mode (see page 49) or the "Default file name" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" menu (see page 115).

Disk remaining

When the unit is in the rec ready or record mode (i.e. the [SAFE/RDY] indicator is lit), the disk remaining time is shown. When [SAFE/RDY] indicator is unlit, the volume label of the current drive is shown.

File number

The file number of the currently loaded audio file is shown in three digits.

If no file exists on the DVD-RAM disk (or the selected partition on the optional hard disk), " " is shown.

File/disk/partition protection

If the current audio file or the current disk (or hard disk partition) is protected, the " " icon is shown. When the current audio file is protected, the " " icon is shown on left bottom of the status information section.

When the current disk (or partition) is protected, the " " icon is shown on the right of the disk remaining information.

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Fostex DV824 owner manual Home screen

Contents

DVD Multitrack Recorder Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Recording/playback Advanced operationsSkip/locate functions Jam function the optional Model 8348 required 100 Creating and editing ALE files Edit EDL File menu103 105 140 Specifications155 156 About this manual Precautions on installation Introduction Main features/functions DV824 options and related Fostex products What is in the boxOptions Related products DVD Multitrack Recorder DV824 Table of contents Preparation before using the DV824 Turning on the power Power connection Realtime clock setting Inserting/removing a disk About recommended disks Unused formatted disk Unformatted diskRecorded disk CD-DA format audio CD Drive Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk Press the ENTER/YES key again Key Adjusting display contrast Rear panel Front panel Front panel LCD display Time mode indicatorsQuick SET/1, Space key Slate TONE/4, G, H, I key CHASE/6, M, N, O key PRE REC/3, D, E, F keyShift key EXIT/NO key SAFE/RDY/9, W, X,Y, Z key ClearALL INPUT/8, T, U, V key Transport control keys MARK/CUE/0, symbol key Phones section OPEN/CLOSE keyUSB Kybd only port Record key Analog Input Balanced connectors Parallel Remote connectorRear panel Terminate switch 100Ω, ON/OFF P2/ES BUSS/INPUT connectorP2/ES BUSS/THRU connector DC in 12V connector Digital I/O AES/EBU connector Word IN/WORD OUT connectorWord in terminate switch Analog Output Balanced connectors Home screen Status information Current settings of menu items are shown Screen examples TCP/IP Setup menu screen Segment LED time indicatorRS422 Setup menu screen Edit EDL File menu screen Connection Table of contents Basic connection Analog audio connectionDigital audio connection External parallel controller connection Sync signal word clock connectionExternal video editor connection Ethernet connection Connection to a film machine for the optional TC/SYNC card Connection for optional cards USB keyboard connection Other connection DVD Multitrack Recorder DV824 Skip/locate functions Recording/playback Setup for recording in quick setup mode Quick setup modeBasic audio recording Entering the quick setup mode Input signal selection Input of the status information areaSelect the desired item and press the ENTER/YES key 23.97 29.97DF30DF TC generator setting of the status information area 22.05kHz/16bit Recording tracks 7GB 7GB 3x speed44.1kHz/16bit 48kHz/16bit Next file name setting Next of the status information area Reference level setting Other settingsRecording level setting Digital input channel selection Headphone monitor selection Time display mode selection Starting recording Press the SAFE/RDY key to make the unit record readyPress the Record key to start recording Tip To stop recording, press the STOP/HOME key Canceling recording False Start Recording in Pre rec modeTo cancel the most recent take, press the ENTER/YES key For details Recording the slate tone Cue point setting Setting a cue point on the fly during audio recordingViewing the cue point list Editing a cue label Editing a cue point Adding a new cue point to the cue point list Editing cue point dataDeleting a cue point Basic playback Selecting a file using the SKIP/CURSOR keyNormal playback Selecting a file from the File SEL screen To stop playback, press the STOP/HOME key Cueing playback Skipping through files Skip/locate functionsSkipping through cue points Locating to the beginning or end of a file Locating to a desired time point Shift indicator, followed by the LocateLocating to a desired cue point While the unit is stopped, press the MARK/CUE key Controlling the unit from a video editor File data transfer using FTP server functionJam function the optional Model 8348 required Auto copy function the optional Model 9057 required Audio CD playback Track selection in the File SEL mode Setting CD stop modeWhile SYS Setup is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Option Function LTC-Link List play functionSong-Link List-Link List play in Song-Link mode List play in LTC-Link modeList play in List-Link mode 001 002 003 004 Setting list play mode/Executing list play While All Link is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyWhile the unit is stopped, press the List Play About Stop Mode Link Mode setting Locating to the beginning of the play list Viewing linked audio filesLocating to the end of the play list Highlight Execute and press the ENTER/YES key Controlling the unit from a video editor Necessary setting RS422 Setup menuBoth Local DVD VideoLynx Connecting with a personal computer File data transfer using FTP server functionWhere audio files are stored? FTP client applications Connecting DV824 directly to PC Setting example of PC connectionMake TCP/IP setting on the PC Setting of Fetch Connecting DV824 to LAN FTP command detailsIf you use Fetch TCP/IP Setup menu setting IP address settingSub net mask setting Login name/password setting Anonymous on/off settingTCP/IP Enable mode on/off setting Mac address checking Start up the WS FTP application File transfer example between the DV824 and a PCClick on OK in the Session Properties dialog box Click on the desired drive Click on the bwf folder Transferring an audio file from the DV824 to the PCTransferring an audio file from the PC to the DV824 TC generator mode setting Frame rate settingRecording time code 24H Run Time code output setting Playing back time codeMenu items which affect time code output Executing jam function Press the ENTER/YES key to execute the jam functionTo exit the jam function, press the EXIT/NO key Immediately mode Selecting auto copy modeBackground mode Select a partition to which audio data is recorded Display now shows the Menu list screen Making auto copy Press the Record key to start recording to the partitionPress the STOP/HOME key to stop recording Disk copy function the optional Model 9057 required Making disk copy If you are sure, press the ENTER/YES key Making file copy After making audio file selection, press the ENTER/YES key About mirror disk Formatting in the DDR mode While Execute is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Use the Menu dial to select DDR and press the ENTER/YES key Start recording to partition 2 PTO2 Making dual drive recording Preparations Set the chase mode appropriatelyChasing Set the system clock reference to Video When connecting via the USB port Windows XP, Windows Macintosh OSX, OS9.2.1, OS9.2.2Macintosh OS9.2.1, OS9.2.2 Connecting PC to the unit How to unmount the DV824 from the PCExample of copying data to a computer hard disk Click on Convert -, followed by Done indicated by an arrow Example of exporting data to a computer application Computer starts saving the file to the selected file Spot Dialog setting window appears DVD Multitrack Recorder DV824 103 105107 Creating a new ALE file 100About an ALE file While New file is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key 101Tape Sets the reel number Tape of an ALE file 102 After making necessary settings, press the EXIT/NO keyWhile Video format is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Press the ENTER/YES key 103 Adding audio file entries to an ALE fileWhile ALL-TAKE.ale is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key While New entry is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key How to set Circle Take to a file 104After adding audio file entries, press the EXIT/NO key Viewing and editing audio file entries Viewing audio file entries105 Deleting an audio file entry Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file106 Press the EXIT/NO key twice Editing an ALE file name Editing an ALE file107 After completing editing the name, press the ENTER/YES key 108 Remaking an ALE fileWhile Remake ALE is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Select the desired type and press the ENTER/YES key 109 Deleting an ALE fileAfter Remake ALE completes, press the EXIT/NO key Press the ENTER/YES key to delete the file 110 111 112 About Menu mode SYS Setup menu Menu item Details of settings Default113 114 Basic procedure for using the SYS Setup menuWhile the unit is stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Example of a menu item which has the second level screen Selecting the File name mode Default file name setting Default file nameDefault file name Scene NAME/TAKE Number setting 115 Default track name setting Default track name Next event number setting Next event No116 Recording track setting Record tracks Recording FS/bit length setting Record FS&Bit117 Pull up/down setting Pull Up/Down Maximum file length setting Max file length118 Input selection Select input Digital input channel setting Setup digital119 Analog Pre recording time setting Pre rec time Digital output signal format selection Digital out120 Spdif Slate tone/pop tone recording mode setting Tone rec mode Auto EE mode selection Auto EE modeTone rec time setting Tone rec On/Off setting Reference level setting Reference level Peak hold time setting Peak holdEnd pop tone On/Off setting 122 Diagnoses file setting diagnoses Skip mode setting Skip modeUSB keyboard type setting Keyboard 123 ROM version checking Version Startup disk selection Startup disk124 Japan Menu item Setting/function Default TC Setup menu125 Both 126 Basic procedure for using the TC Setup menu System clock selection Sync clock TC frame rate selection Frame rate127 Internal TC generator setting Set Gen TC Generator mode selection Gen mode128 Select the Set Gen TC menu item and press the ENTER/YES key 129 Jam mode setting JAM mode User bit setting Gen Ubit130 Default LTC start time setting Default LTC start Time code output source selection Sel.TC Out131 132 LTC start time editing Edit LTC start Ubit setting of playback time code RepTC Ubit 133Select the RepTC Ubit menu item and press the ENTER/YES key Reference time code selection Ref TC sel Time code output while paused Rep pause TC134 Off 135 Chase mode selection Chase modeOnce Continue Chase offset setting Chase offset 136Chase offset editing 137 Chase offset trimmingCatch offset Resetting the current film position to the start time Synchronization to a film machine Bi-Phase setupWhile ResetCounter is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key 138 Setting the film leader length and film size Setting the number of pulses per frame139 Editing the film start time 140 Disk Utility menu 141 Basic procedure for using the Disk Utility menu Editing a file name Edit file name 142Enter the desired name Viewing file information 143Viewing descriptor information Select the File Info. menu item and press the ENTER/YES key 144 Line No Contents Details Editing descriptor information 145Adding descriptor information Deleting descriptor information 146 Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete fileSelect Delete file and press the ENTER/YES key Press the ENTER/YES again Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del. file Select Restore Del. file and press the ENTER/YES key147 148 Optimizing a disk Optimize disk Formatting a disk Format 149Drive selection Format mode selection Volume label setting150 Normal 151 Physical format on/off setting Editing the reel number Volume label Reel No 152Select the Reel No. menu item and press the ENTER/YES key 153 Record protection On/Off setting Rec protect Resume function On/Off setting Resume Partition protection On/Off setting Part. protect154 155 Load Setup menu 156 Save Setup menuUser box selection User box name entry 157 Specifications 158 159 160 Physical dimensions 161 Affect of Immunity on This Equipment 413760