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MR-8HD/CDOwner’s Manual (Part editing)

5)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Copy- PastePart ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display now shows the screen for selecting the source track(s) and destination track(s) of copy/paste. " Back" is initially highlighted.

6)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Source Track = *", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display now shows the screen for selecting the copy source track(s). You can select the copy source track(s) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob. The available options are:

•1 through 8 (mono track)

•1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (stereo tracks)

<Note>: You cannot select the same track(s) for the copy source and destination.

8)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the destination track(s), and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display returns to the previous screen.

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9)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to move the cursor to "[ENTER]" at the bottom of the screen, then press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display shows "Please Wait", immediately followed by "Completed" when the MR-8HD/ CD completes the copy/paste operation.

To cancel the copy/paste operation, move the cursor to "[CANCEL]" at the bottom of the screen, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

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7)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the source track(s) to be copied, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

You can select the destination track(s) by rotating the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The available options are:

•1 through 8 (mono track)

•1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (stereo tracks)

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10)Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display now returns to the part edit menu screen, where “Copy-Paste Part ” is highlighted.

11)Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode.

<Note>: If you are not satisfied with the re- sult, press the [UNDO/REDO] key to undo the operation (see page 111).

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8588 082 447055Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Basic mixdown Input connectionOverdubbing basics Recording onto four tracks simultaneouslyRhythm guide function Track bouncingBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song 105 100101 104119 123131 137Read this chapter first Introduction MR-8HD/CD main featuresAbout damages Precautions before usingAbout power supply About copyrightsRecording method Basics of the MR-8HD/CDRemain recordable space left on the disk About songTime base ABS time modeBar/beat mode ABS time modeTrim control Trim controlProper level Level is too high Page Names and functions XLR connector and phone jack Insert connector TRS phone jack Input C input connectorsTop panel Peak indicators Input D input connectors XLR connector and phone jackPower switch REVERB/DELAY Time controlBounce 1-8 NEW Song / D E F 2 key Rhythm Guide keyBounce 1-4 5/6, 1-6 7/8 / a B C 1 key Time Base SEL keyStore / + 0 key Play Mode / S T U 7 keyMastering keys UNDO/REDO / Delete keyRear panel AC in connector Foot SW jack TRS phone jackInput a Select switch Digital OUT connector Toslink optical connectorUSB port USB B type Midi OUT jack DIN 5-pin connectorUSB Host connector USB a type Side panelHome screen LCD displayAdjusting the display contrast Selecting a time base modeHigh contrast Menu screen Basic operations Turning on the unit About powerPower connection About the standby modeListening the demo song Connecting headphones or a monitor speaker systemRelease the song protection see 101 Playing back the demo songFormat the hard disk see page 124 Make recording Enter the desired song name Creating a song for recordingAfter completing song name entry, press the MENU/ENTER knob Character entry exampleInput connection Input a Select switchInput channel Input a and Input B are available Recording track combinations and available input channelsExample of input assignment to tracks Input a Track Input B Track Input C Track Input D TrackPreparation for recording Recording onto a single trackUndoing recording undo/redo Press the Record key once the key indicator starts flashingStarting recording Playing back the recorded trackOverdubbing basics GTR Clean MIC/LINE GTR DistPress the Play key to play back the song from the beginning Adjusting the recording levels while listening to trackRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Set the Input a Select switch to GTR DistRecorder starts recording Mixdown to an analog recorder Basic mixdownSet the master recorder to accept the digital input Mixdown to a digital recorderDigital master recorder Optical cableAdvanced playback and locate functions Key while holding down the Stop key CueingPlayback between Locate a and B points SpeedLoop mode Play modeSelecting a play mode Play mode off Auto play modeAuto return mode Auto play modeLoop mode Loop function in auto punch in/out mode Time locate Locate functionLocating to the Locate a or Locate B point Setting the Locate a or Locate B pointLocating Punch in/out Important note Punch in/out using the keys on the top panelFoot SW jack Punch in/out using the footswitchAuto punch in/out Setting the punch-in and punch-out pointsWhile the recorder is stopped, press the Locate A/IN key Rehearsal for auto punch in/out How to make auto punch in/out mode activePress the Play key About part Actual auto punch in/outPress the Record key while holding down the Play key Using effects Details of each mic simulation effect Using the insert effectsMic simulation effects Amp simulation effectsEffector Applying external effectsDetails of each effect type Using the reverb or delaySelecting a delay type Selecting an effect typeMono Adjusting the effect send levelsAdjusting the delay/reverb time Press the Stop key to quit the menu modeBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to the New song Using the mastering effectsSelecting the desired effect type Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to track 5/6Track bouncing Track bouncing example Preliminary knowledgeNEW Song mode see Signal flow of track bouncing5/6 mode see 7/8 mode seeRehearsal of track bouncing Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6Faders Auto punch in/out of track bouncing Actual track bouncingMeters Panning controlBouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8 Using bounced track dataFaders Exporting bounced data to a PCMaster Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new songPress the MENU/ENTER knob while holding down the Record key While the recorder is stopped, press the 1-8 NEW Song keyMixing Mixing signals of inputs a through DPress the Stop key to exit the menu mode Panning setting for Input a through Input DTypical bouncing Fig Bouncing the desired part Fig Bouncing the desired part of a songRhythm guide function Setting the time signature and tempo Using the rhythm guide functionConductor Map On/off selection of the conductor map Tempo Tempo settingSignature Time signature setting Rhythm Guide On/off selection of the rhythm guideCreating the conductor map Setting the signature map2Bar starts flashing and you can now set the bar number Deleting an unnecessary time signature event Editing a time signature eventAfter deleting Editing the bar offset Default home screen bar offset = -2 barsTo exit the menu mode, press the Stop key Setting the tempo map Knob Tempo = 120bpm, and press the MENU/ENTERDeleting an unnecessary tempo event Editing a tempo eventMidi synchronization MTC start time Synchronization using MTCConnection Midi sequencer, etcOff Synchronization using Midi clockPage Data export to a personal computer WAV file conversion Procedure of file conversionEnabling the file conversion Editing a file name Enter a new name using the character entry keysAfter entering a new name, press the MENU/ENTER knob Connection to a personal computer Exporting data to a personal computerImportant note Protecting the hard disk Disk is read/write enabledExporting data to a personal computer Using the WAV Manager supplied by FostexUsing drag & drop technique Archiving a songCopy data to a CD-R/RW disc using the internal CD-R/RW drive Press the Stop key Song managementSelect Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Press the Rewind keySelecting the desired song After entering the name, press the MENU/ENTER knob Editing a song nameCharacter entry keys Delete key100 Deleting an unnecessary song101 Protecting a songProtect=***, then press the MENU/ENTER knob Tips 102103 Track editingSelect Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob 104 Erasing track data105 Copying/pasting track data106 107 Moving track data108 Exchanging whole track data109 110 111 Part editingUNDO/REDO key Changing an edit point during editing 112Press the Play key while holding down the Stop key 113 Erasing the parts114 Copying/pasting the parts-1115 116 Copying/pasting the parts-2Copying to the clipboard Pasting clipboard data 117118 119 Moving the parts120 121 Exchange the parts122 123 Other functions124 Hard disk formatting125 Peak hold time setting126 Pre-roll/post-roll time setting127 Beat resolution mode on/off128 Phantom power on/offTip 129 Initializing the MR-8HD/CD Initialized item Default setting130 131 TroubleshootingIs the recording track in the input monitor mode? Troubles for recording132 Trouble133 Troubles for playbackIs the USB cable connected correctly? Troubles for effectTroubles for USB connection 134135 Other troublesIs the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? 136 137 MR-8HD/CD Specifications138 Specifications139 Physical dimensions140 Block diagramWhen using the normal mode When using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 modeWhen using the bounce mode 1-8 New Song mode When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 mode141 142 Midi implementation chart143 Index144 Declaration of EC DirectiveFor the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Page 447055