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Fostex FD-4 Use the JOG dial to display Save PGM ?, Select the tracks to save using the JOG dial

Models: FD-4

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Saving and Loading Song Data

2.Use the JOG dial to display [Save PGM ?].

[?] flashes in the first hierarchy of the [Save PGM ?] menu.

SETUP

SYNC OUT

DRIVE

CLK

 

 

SCSI

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

A.PUNCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

[?] stops flashing, and the Program number flashes. This number indicates the program that was selected before the FD-4 entered SETUP mode.

If multiple Programs exist, you can select the desired Program in the next step.

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PGM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYNC OUT

 

DRIVE

CLK

 

 

 

SCSI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

A.PUNCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.Use the JOG dial to select the desired Program.

Select [01] (Program number 1) in this example.

You cannot select other numbers if only one Program exists.

5.Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The FD-4 displays the track selection for the save operation, and [4] flashes. The next step allows you to select whether you wish to save tracks 1–4 or 1–6. (The following figure indicates tracks 1–4.)

SETUP

SYNC OUT

DRIVE

CLK

 

 

SCSI

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

A.PUNCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Select the tracks to save using the JOG dial.

Rotating the JOG dial causes [4] and [6] to flash alternately. In this example, select [6] to save data on all tracks including the Additional tracks.

7.Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

[Rec Start] appears and [SURE ?] flashes.

SETUP

SURE ?

SYNC OUT

DRIVE

CLK

 

 

SCSI

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

A.PUNCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.Start recording on the DAT machine, then press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The display changes as follows, and the save operation is in progress.

The pilot signal (beep sound), tracks 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and 5 and 6 will be saved to the DAT tape sequentially, in this order. During the save operation, the level meters 1 and 2, and L and R on the FD-4 indicate the output levels.

 

 

SETUP

 

REMAIN

 

 

 

H

M

S

 

 

 

SYNC OUT

DRIVE

 

 

CLK

SCSI

 

 

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This area indicates a negative value of

 

This area indicates the tracks of

total duration taken to save data (tracks

 

data currently saved. In this ex-

1–6), which increments as the save op-

 

ample, tracks 1 and 2 are being

eration progresses.

 

saved. This will change to 3 and 4,

 

 

then 5 and 6.

 

 

 

 

When the save operation is complete, [COMPLETED !] lights up on the display, and FD-4 stops. Stop recording on the DAT machine.

You can monitor the data using the following methods, in addi- tion to using the headphones connected to the DAT machine.

•Monitor selector [MON]

•Turning the MON knobs for channels 1 and 2 toward [TRK 1] and [TRK 2] respectively

•Turning the MASTER knob in the monitor section

9.Press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key.

[COMPLETED !] disappears, the Program of the data you saved to the DAT is selected, and the ABS Time Base appears.

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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).

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