Start playing the DAT or adat | Fostex FD-8 guide

Saving and Loading Song Data

Loading data

*You can load data using the “Load PGM ?” menu in SETUP mode. The following procedure assumes that the current drive disk (2.5-inch internal hard disk) does not contain any recordings, and that Program 1 (P01) has been set up on the disk.

<[Load PGM ?] menu>

*Input signal options: [AdAt], [dAT], [SCSi id-6]

*Program options: P01 - P99 (an individual Program)

* Track options:	When using an adat or DAT: tracks 1–8,
	tracks 1–16, Tracks 1–24;
	When using a SCSI disk (SCSi id-6): All tracks
	will be automatically selected.

6. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The FD-8 displays the track selection screen. You can change the value of a flashing number.

44.1kHz

SETUP

Flashing

SYNC OUT		DRIVE
CLK		SCSI

AUTO		A.PUNCH

7. Use the JOG dial to select the desired tracks.

Options are Tr 1–8, Tr 1–16 (Real track 1–8 and Additional track 9–16), or Tr 1–24 (Real track 1–8 and Additional track 9–24). In this example, select Tr 1–8.

1.Press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode.

2.Use the JOG dial to select [Load PGM ?] menu,

then press the EXECUTE/YES key.

[Load Device ?] appears and the selected input signal option flashes. ([dAT], [AdAt], or [SCSi id-6] flashes.)

SETUP44.1kHzFlashing

SYNC OUT		DRIVE
CLK		SCSI

AUTO		A.PUNCH

	44.1kHz
SETUP
Flashing
SYNC OUT	DRIVE
CLK	SCSI
AUTO	A.PUNCH

3.Use the JOG dial to select the desired type of digital signal used for the load operation ([dAT] or [AdAt]).

	[AdAt]	Select this to load data in the adat digital signal
	[AdAt]	format from a connected adat.
		format from a connected adat.

	[dAT]	Select this to save data in the S/P DIF digital signal
	[dAT]	format from a connected DAT.
		format from a connected DAT.

4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The number of the Program set up on the current drive flashes on the display.

44.1kHz

SETUP

Flashing

		PGM

SYNC OUT		DRIVE
CLK		SCSI

AUTO		A.PUNCH

5. Use the JOG dial to select a Program into which to load data.

If only one Program has been set up, turning the JOG dial enables you to select [01] or [02]. If you select [02], “PGM” of [Load PGM] and [New] flash alternately.

This means that a new Program (P02) should be set up before you execute the load operation. (If multiple Programs exist in the current drive disk, turn the JOG dial to select a Program from these Programs plus one new Program.)

8. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The FD-8 enters “load standby” mode and displays the following.

[DIGITAL] lights up and [SURE ?] flashes.

DIGITAL	44.1kHz	Lights up
DIGITAL	44.1kHz
SETUP
SYNC OUT	DRIVE	Flashing
SURE ?
CLK	SCSI
AUTO	A.PUNCH

Flashing [DIGITAL] indicates that signal is not input from the digital device (DAT or adat) correctly. Check the con- nections.

9. Make sure that [DIGITAL] lights up steadily, and press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The FD-8 displays the following, indicating “Start playing the DAT!” If you are using an adat, [Play AdAt] flashes.

Flashing			44.1kHz
	DIGITAL		44.1kHz
		SETUP
		SETUP


	SYNC OUT		DRIVE
	CLK		SCSI

	AUTO		A.PUNCH

10. Start playing the DAT (or adat).

Start playing the tape from a point slightly prior to the top of the Program data.

The FD-8 reads the recorded pilot signal, then automatically starts loading data. (Wait a while until the following indication appears.)

DIGITAL

SETUP

REMAIN

HMS

SYNC OUT	DRIVE
CLK		SCSI

AUTO	A.PUNCH

The FD-8 displays the track numbers being loaded and the total time of the Program. The time value starts counting down as the load operation progresses.

The RECORD RACK LEDs for tracks 1 and 2 flash, and level meters 1 and 2 indicate the level of signal input from the DAT. (All RECORD RACK LEDs flash and level meters 1–8 indicate the level of signal input from an adat.)

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Fostex FD-8 owner manual Use the JOG dial to select a Program into which to load data

Models: FD-8

Loading data

<[Load PGM ?] menu>

6. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

7. Use the JOG dial to select the desired tracks.

4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

5. Use the JOG dial to select a Program into which to load data.

8. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

10. Start playing the DAT (or adat).

FD-8 specifications