Fostex MR-8CD Troubles for recording, 132, Is the recording track in the input monitor mode?

MR-8HD/CDOwner’s Manual (Troubleshooting)

Troubles for recording

<Trouble 1>

I cannot record the sound source connected to [INPUT B] to track 1.

•When recording a sound source to a mono track, you can only use the [INPUT A] section.

Connect the source to [INPUT A].

<Trouble 2>

I cannot record the sound sources connected to [INPUT C] and [INPUT D] to tracks 1 and 2.

•When recording two sound sources simultaneously, you must use [INPUT A] and [INPUT B]. You cannot use [INPUT C] and [INPUT D].

Reconnect the sources to [INPUT A] and [INPUT B].

<Trouble 3>

The input level of the track to which I am going to record is too low.

•Is the [TRIM] control of the input to which the sound source is connected adjusted appropriately?

To set the input level (= recording level) appropriately, use the [TRIM] control so that the peak indicator does not light continuously.

<Trouble 4>

I cannot hear the input signal via the headphones though the [REC SELECT] key is active.

•Did you press the [RECORD] key to make the armed track in the input monitor mode? Is the [PHONES VOL] control raised?

You cannot hear the input signal unless the assigned track is in the input monitor mode by pressing the corresponding [REC SELECT] key to turn on the indicator. Also, you cannot hear any signal if the [PHONES VOL] control is set to minimum.

<Trouble 5>

The meter shows very low level and the recording level is too low.

•Is the [TRIM] control for the input section the sound source is connected adjusted appropriately?

Set the [TRIM] control just below the position where the [PEAK] indicator in the [INPUT A] section lights at the loudest part.

<Trouble 6>

The meter shows good level for recording, but no sig- nal can be monitored via headphones though the [PHONES VOL] control is raised.

•Are the track fader for the recording track and the [MASTER] fader raised?

Both of these faders, as well as the [PHONES VOL] control, have to be raised in order to monitor the recording signal via headphones.

We recommend to raise both the track fader for the recording track and the [MASTER] fader to the “” position.

•Is the recording track in the input monitor mode?

Make sure that the [RECORD] key flashes and

"" is shown on the display. If not, press the [RECORD] key to set the armed track to the input monitor mode.

<Trouble 7>

During overdubbing, I cannot monitor the playback sig- nal of the recorded track.

•Is the track fader for the playback track raised?

During overdubbing, raise the faders for both the playback and recording tracks appropriately. Otherwise, you cannot make overdubbing while listening to the recorded track(s).

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