Editing a Program title

You can name the Program as explained in the “Creating a new Program” section. You can also change the title later by using the [Title Edit ?] menu in SETUP mode.

<Note>

You can edit the title of the selected Program before you select SETUP mode. You cannot select a Program after the FD-4 enters SETUP mode. Be sure to select the desired Program using the steps explained in the “Using the Program Change function” section.

 

 

 

RECORD TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

1/L

2/R

3/L

4/R

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREVIEW

ADD. TRACK

 

SETUP

TIME BASE

 

START

IN

OUT

END

IN

OUT

DISP SEL

SEL

 

4

 

AUTO PUNCH

 

CLIPBOARD

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO RTN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNDO/

 

 

 

EXECUTE

EXIT

 

HOLD/

STORE

EDIT

REDO

 

 

 

/YES

/NO

3, 5

PGM SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELECT

 

VARI

AUTO RTN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PITCH

AUTO PLAY

LOCATE

 

 

 

 

ACCESS

 

SHIFT

P. EDIT

 

LOC MEM

 

 

JOG

SHUTTLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLIPBOARD PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

LOCATE ABS 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUNCH

 

LOCATE REC END

 

 

 

 

 

1, 4

 

RECORD

 

STOP

PLAY

REWIND

F FWD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL MULTITRACKER

 

 

 

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Handling Programs

3.Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The currently-selected Program title appears with the left- most character flashing.

SETUP

SYNC OUT

 

DRIVE

CLK

 

 

 

SCSI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

A.PUNCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.Press the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor, and use the JOG dial to enter characters or numbers.

To move the flashing cursor, press the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD button. The F FWD button is the most convenient.

You can enter up to 16 characters, nine of which will appear on the display.

You may enter the following characters and numbers:

1.Press the SETUP key while the FD-4 is stopped.

The FD-4 enters SETUP mode and displays the first hierarchy level of the SETUP menu that was selected before you turned off the power.

SETUP

SYNC OUT

 

DRIVE

CLK

 

 

 

SCSI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

A.PUNCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.Turn the JOG dial to select the first hierarchy level of the [Title Edit ?] (title edit) menu.

The currently-selected Program number also appears. You can also use the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD button to select the first hierarchy level display.

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

PGM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYNC OUT

 

DRIVE

CLK

 

 

 

SCSI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

A.PUNCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.After you enter the title, press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The new title is confirmed, and the ABS time value of the Program appears.

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Fostex FD-4 owner manual Editing a Program title, After you enter the title, press the EXECUTE/YES key

FD-4 specifications

The Fostex FD-4 is a cutting-edge digital multi-track recorder that combines innovative technology with user-friendly features, making it a preferred choice for musicians, audio engineers, and content creators. This portable device brings studio-quality recording capabilities in a compact format, ensuring versatility and ease of use.

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The FD-4 also features an extensive connectivity range, including multiple microphone inputs that support both XLR and TRS jacks, allowing for versatile recording configurations. This lets users connect various types of microphones and instruments seamlessly. With USB connectivity, users can easily transfer their recorded tracks to a computer for further editing and mixing in digital audio workstations (DAWs).

Moreover, the FD-4 is designed for portability, making it ideal for on-the-go musicians and producers. Its robust construction ensures durability, while the lightweight design allows it to fit easily into a travel bag.

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