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Fostex MR-8CD owner manual Table of contents

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MR-8HD/CDOwner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents)
Table of contents
Safety Instructions	2
Read this chapter first!	9
Introduction	10
MR-8HD/CD main features	10
Precautions before using	11
About power supply	11
Precautions upon installing the MR-8HD/CD	11
Notes on repair	11
About copyrights	11
About damages	11
Note on audio interruption	11
Notes on USB connection with Mac OS	11
The basics of the MR-8HD/CD	12
Recording method	12
About song	13
Remain (recordable space left on the disk)	13
Time base	14
Input and repro monitor	14
TRIM control	15
Names and functions	17
Top panel 1	18
Top panel 2	20
Rear panel	22
Side panel	23
LCD display	24
Home screen	24
Selecting a time base mode	25
Adjusting the display contrast	25
MENU mode screen	26
Warning message	26
Basic operations	27
About power	28
Power connection	28
About the standby mode	28
Turning on the unit	28
Listening the demo song	29
Connecting headphones (or monitor speaker system)	29
Playing back the demo song	30
Creating a song for recording	31

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Fostex MR-8CD owner manual Table of contents

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447055 8588 082Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Input connection Overdubbing basicsRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Basic mixdownRhythm guide function Track bouncingBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song 100 101104 105123 131137 119Read this chapter first MR-8HD/CD main features IntroductionPrecautions before using About power supplyAbout copyrights About damagesBasics of the MR-8HD/CD Recording methodAbout song Remain recordable space left on the diskABS time mode Bar/beat modeABS time mode Time baseTrim 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 Input D input connectors XLR connector and phone jack Power switchREVERB/DELAY Time control Peak indicatorsRhythm Guide key Bounce 1-4 5/6, 1-6 7/8 / a B C 1 keyTime Base SEL key Bounce 1-8 NEW Song / D E F 2 keyPlay Mode / S T U 7 key Mastering keysUNDO/REDO / Delete key Store / + 0 keyAC in connector Foot SW jack TRS phone jack Input a Select switchDigital OUT connector Toslink optical connector Rear panelMidi OUT jack DIN 5-pin connector USB Host connector USB a typeSide panel USB port USB B typeLCD display Home screenAdjusting the display contrast Selecting a time base modeHigh contrast Menu screen Basic operations About power Power connectionAbout the standby mode Turning on the unitConnecting headphones or a monitor speaker system Listening the demo songRelease the song protection see 101 Playing back the demo songFormat the hard disk see page 124 Make recording Creating a song for recording Enter the desired song nameCharacter entry example After completing song name entry, press the MENU/ENTER knobInput connection Input a Select switchInput channel Recording track combinations and available input channels Example of input assignment to tracksInput a Track Input B Track Input C Track Input D Track Input a and Input B are availableRecording onto a single track Preparation for recordingPress the Record key once the key indicator starts flashing Starting recordingPlaying back the recorded track Undoing recording undo/redoGTR Clean MIC/LINE GTR Dist Overdubbing basicsAdjusting the recording levels while listening to track Press the Play key to play back the song from the beginningSet the Input a Select switch to GTR Dist Recording onto four tracks simultaneouslyRecorder starts recording Basic mixdown Mixdown to an analog recorderMixdown to a digital recorder Digital master recorderOptical cable Set the master recorder to accept the digital inputAdvanced playback and locate functions Cueing Playback between Locate a and B pointsSpeed Key while holding down the Stop keyPlay mode Selecting a play modePlay mode off Auto play mode Loop modeAuto return mode Auto play modeLoop mode Loop function in auto punch in/out mode Locate function Time locateSetting the Locate a or Locate B point Locating to the Locate a or Locate B pointLocating Punch in/out Punch in/out using the keys on the top panel Important notePunch in/out using the footswitch Foot SW jackAuto 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 Using the insert effects Mic simulation effectsAmp simulation effects Details of each mic simulation effectApplying external effects EffectorUsing the reverb or delay Selecting a delay typeSelecting an effect type Details of each effect typeAdjusting the effect send levels Adjusting the delay/reverb timePress the Stop key to quit the menu mode MonoUsing the mastering effects Selecting the desired effect typeBouncing tracks 1 through 4 to track 5/6 Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to the New songTrack bouncing Preliminary knowledge Track bouncing exampleSignal flow of track bouncing 5/6 mode see7/8 mode see NEW Song mode seeRehearsal of track bouncing Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6Faders Actual track bouncing MetersPanning control Auto punch in/out of track bouncingUsing bounced track data Bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8Exporting bounced data to a PC FadersBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song MasterWhile the recorder is stopped, press the 1-8 NEW Song key Press the MENU/ENTER knob while holding down the Record keyMixing signals of inputs a through D MixingPanning setting for Input a through Input D Press the Stop key to exit the menu modeBouncing the desired part of a song Typical bouncing Fig Bouncing the desired part FigRhythm guide function Using the rhythm guide function Setting the time signature and tempoTempo Tempo setting Signature Time signature settingRhythm Guide On/off selection of the rhythm guide Conductor Map On/off selection of the conductor mapSetting the signature map Creating the conductor 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 Tempo = 120bpm, and press the MENU/ENTER KnobEditing a tempo event Deleting an unnecessary tempo eventMidi synchronization Synchronization using MTC ConnectionMidi sequencer, etc MTC start timeSynchronization using Midi clock OffPage 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 Exporting data to a personal computer Connection to a personal computerImportant note Disk is read/write enabled Protecting the hard diskUsing the WAV Manager supplied by Fostex Using drag & drop techniqueArchiving a song Exporting data to a personal computerCopy data to a CD-R/RW disc using the internal CD-R/RW drive Song management Select Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knobPress the Rewind key Press the Stop keySelecting the desired song Editing a song name Character entry keysDelete key After entering the name, press the MENU/ENTER knobDeleting an unnecessary song 100101 Protecting a songProtect=***, then press the MENU/ENTER knob 102 Tips103 Track editingSelect Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Erasing track data 104Copying/pasting track data 105106 Moving track data 107Exchanging whole track data 108109 110 111 Part editingUNDO/REDO key Changing an edit point during editing 112Press the Play key while holding down the Stop key Erasing the parts 113Copying/pasting the parts-1 114115 116 Copying/pasting the parts-2Copying to the clipboard 117 Pasting clipboard data118 Moving the parts 119120 Exchange the parts 121122 Other functions 123Hard disk formatting 124Peak hold time setting 125Pre-roll/post-roll time setting 126Beat resolution mode on/off 127128 Phantom power on/offTip 129 Initializing the MR-8HD/CD Initialized item Default setting130 Troubleshooting 131Troubles for recording 132Trouble Is the recording track in the input monitor mode?Troubles for playback 133Troubles for effect Troubles for USB connection134 Is the USB cable connected correctly?135 Other troublesIs the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? 136 MR-8HD/CD Specifications 137Specifications 138Physical dimensions 139Block diagram When using the normal modeWhen using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 mode 140When using the bounce mode 1-8 New Song mode When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 mode141 Midi implementation chart 142Index 143Declaration of EC Directive 144For the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Page 447055