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MR-8HD/CDOwner’s Manual (Safety instructions/Contents)
Moving the part(s)	.119
Exchange the parts	120
Other functions	123
Hard disk formatting	124
Peak hold time setting	125
Pre-roll/post-roll time setting	126
Beat resolution mode on/off	127
Phantom power on/off	128
Initializing the MR-8HD/CD	130
Troubleshooting	131
Trouble for recording	132
Trouble for playback	133
Trouble for effect	134
Trouble for USB connection	134
Other troubles	135
MR-8HD/CD Specifications	137
Specifications	138
Physical dimensions	139
Block diagram	140
MIDI implementation chart	142
Index	143
Declaration of EC Directive	144

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Fostex MR-8CD owner manual 123, 131, 137, 119

Contents

447055 8588 082Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Input connection Overdubbing basicsRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Basic mixdownBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song Track bouncingRhythm guide function 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 baseProper level Level is too high Trim controlTrim control Page Names and functions Top panel Insert connector TRS phone jack Input C input connectorsXLR connector and phone jack 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 screenHigh contrast Selecting a time base modeAdjusting the display 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 songFormat the hard disk see page 124 Make recording Playing back the demo songRelease the song protection see 101 Creating a song for recording Enter the desired song nameCharacter entry example After completing song name entry, press the MENU/ENTER knobInput channel Input a Select switchInput connection 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 modeLoop mode Auto play modeAuto return 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 jackWhile the recorder is stopped, press the Locate A/IN key Setting the punch-in and punch-out pointsAuto punch in/out Press the Play key How to make auto punch in/out mode activeRehearsal for auto punch in/out Press the Record key while holding down the Play key Actual auto punch in/outAbout part 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 seeFaders Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6Rehearsal of track bouncing 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 After deleting Editing a time signature eventDeleting an unnecessary time signature event To exit the menu mode, press the Stop key Default home screen bar offset = -2 barsEditing the bar offset 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 Enabling the file conversion Procedure of file conversionWAV file conversion After entering a new name, press the MENU/ENTER knob Enter a new name using the character entry keysEditing a file name 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 100Protect=***, then press the MENU/ENTER knob Protecting a song101 102 TipsSelect Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Track editing103 Erasing track data 104Copying/pasting track data 105106 Moving track data 107Exchanging whole track data 108109 110 UNDO/REDO key Part editing111 Press the Play key while holding down the Stop key 112Changing an edit point during editing Erasing the parts 113Copying/pasting the parts-1 114115 Copying to the clipboard Copying/pasting the parts-2116 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 127Tip Phantom power on/off128 129 130 Initialized item Default settingInitializing the MR-8HD/CD 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?Is the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? Other troubles135 136 MR-8HD/CD Specifications 137Specifications 138Physical dimensions 139Block diagram When using the normal modeWhen using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 mode 140141 When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 modeWhen using the bounce mode 1-8 New Song mode Midi implementation chart 142Index 143Declaration of EC Directive 144For the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Page 447055