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Fostex MR-8CD Synchronization using MTC, Connection, Midi sequencer, etc, MTC start time

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MR-8HD/CDOwner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization)

Synchronization using MTC

The following describes how to synchronize a sequencer to the MR-8HD/CD which supports MTC (MIDI Time code).

Connection

Connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR-8HD/CD to the [MIDI IN] connector of an external MIDI sequencer using a MIDI cable. (Note that no MIDI cable is supplied with the MR-8HD/CD. Use a commercially available MIDI cable.)

				INPUT A SEL
				GTR CLEAN	MIC/LINE
				GTR DIST
AC-IN	USB	USB HOST	MIDI	DIGITAL	FOOT SW
AC-IN	USB	USB HOST	MIDI	OUT	FOOT SW

MIDI IN

MIDI sequencer, etc.

Settings of the MR-8HD/CD & MIDI sequencer

1)While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode.

1)Set the "Midi Sync Out" item in the "System" menu of the menu mode to "MTC" and the "MTC Frame Rate" to an appropriate frame rate.

See "MIDI sync/MTC frame rate settings" described below for details.

The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen, where " Back" is highlighted initially (selecting "Back" returns to the previous screen).

2)Enable the external MIDI sequencer to synchronize to MTC.

See the operation manual of the sequencer for details.

3)Press the [PLAY] key of the MR-8HD/CD to start playback.

The sequencer automatically starts playback while synchronizing to the MR-8HD/CD.

2)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "System ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display now shows the first page of the system menu screen, where " Back" is highlighted initially.

MIDI sync/MTC frame rate settings

While the MR-8HD/CD is stopped, you can set the reference of MIDI synchronization to "MTC" and the MTC frame rate appropriately to match the sequencer.

<MTC start time>

The MTC from the MR-8HD/CD has one hour offset to the ABS time (the offset value is fixed). Therefore, when you start the MR-8HD/CD from the beginning of a song (ABS ZERO), the MTC starts from "01h 00m 00s 00f".

3)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select

"Midi Sync Out=***", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

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Contents

447055 8588 082Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Recording onto four tracks simultaneously Input connectionOverdubbing basics Basic mixdownBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song Track bouncingRhythm guide function 104 100101 105137 123131 119Read this chapter first MR-8HD/CD main features IntroductionAbout copyrights Precautions before usingAbout power supply About damagesBasics of the MR-8HD/CD Recording methodAbout song Remain recordable space left on the diskABS time mode ABS time modeBar/beat 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 REVERB/DELAY Time control Input D input connectors XLR connector and phone jackPower switch Peak indicatorsTime Base SEL key Rhythm Guide keyBounce 1-4 5/6, 1-6 7/8 / a B C 1 key Bounce 1-8 NEW Song / D E F 2 keyUNDO/REDO / Delete key Play Mode / S T U 7 keyMastering keys Store / + 0 keyDigital OUT connector Toslink optical connector AC in connector Foot SW jack TRS phone jackInput a Select switch Rear panelSide panel Midi OUT jack DIN 5-pin connectorUSB Host connector USB a type USB port USB B typeLCD display Home screenHigh contrast Selecting a time base modeAdjusting the display contrast Menu screen Basic operations About the standby mode About powerPower connection 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 Input a Track Input B Track Input C Track Input D Track Recording track combinations and available input channelsExample of input assignment to tracks Input a and Input B are availableRecording onto a single track Preparation for recordingPlaying back the recorded track Press the Record key once the key indicator starts flashingStarting recording 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 recorderOptical cable Mixdown to a digital recorderDigital master recorder Set the master recorder to accept the digital inputAdvanced playback and locate functions Speed CueingPlayback between Locate a and B points Key while holding down the Stop keyPlay mode off Auto play mode Play modeSelecting a 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 Amp simulation effects Using the insert effectsMic simulation effects Details of each mic simulation effectApplying external effects EffectorSelecting an effect type Using the reverb or delaySelecting a delay type Details of each effect typePress the Stop key to quit the menu mode Adjusting the effect send levelsAdjusting the delay/reverb time MonoBouncing tracks 1 through 4 to track 5/6 Using the mastering effectsSelecting the desired effect type Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to the New songTrack bouncing Preliminary knowledge Track bouncing example7/8 mode see Signal flow of track bouncing5/6 mode see NEW Song mode seeFaders Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6Rehearsal of track bouncing Panning control Actual track bouncingMeters 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 tempoRhythm Guide On/off selection of the rhythm guide Tempo Tempo settingSignature Time signature setting 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 Midi sequencer, etc Synchronization using MTCConnection 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 diskArchiving a song Using the WAV Manager supplied by FostexUsing drag & drop technique Exporting data to a personal computerCopy data to a CD-R/RW disc using the internal CD-R/RW drive Press the Rewind key Song managementSelect Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Press the Stop keySelecting the desired song Delete key Editing a song nameCharacter entry keys 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 131Trouble Troubles for recording132 Is the recording track in the input monitor mode?Troubles for playback 133134 Troubles for effectTroubles for USB connection Is the USB cable connected correctly?Is the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? Other troubles135 136 MR-8HD/CD Specifications 137Specifications 138Physical dimensions 139When using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 mode Block diagramWhen using the normal 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