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MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Track editing)

9)Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display now returns to the track edit menu screen, where “Change Track >” is highlighted.

10)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 103).

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Fostex MR-8HD owner manual 110

Contents

428387 8588062100Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Recording onto four tracks simultaneously Input connectionOverdubbing basics Basic mixdownRhythm guide function Using effectsTrack bouncing Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song100 103111 108137 123131 119Read this chapter first MR-8HD main features IntroductionPrecautions upon installing the MR-8HD Precautions before usingAbout power supply About copyrightsBasics of the MR-8HD 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 Input B input connectors XLR Input a input connectors XLRConnector and phone jack Top panelREVERB/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 / ABC1 key Bounce 1-8 NEW Song / DEF2 keySTORE/+-0 key Bright keysUNDO/REDO/DELETE key Locate B/OUT/GHI3 keyRear panel LCD display Home screenHigh contrast Selecting a time base modeAdjusting the display contrast Menu screen Page 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 How to enter charactersCharacter entry keys Input channel Input a SEL 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 SEL switch to Guit Dist Recording onto four tracks simultaneouslyRecorder starts recording Basic mixdown Mixdown to an analog recorderSet the master recorder to accept the digital input Mixdown to a digital recorderDigital master recorder Advanced playback and locate functions Key while holding down the Stop key CueingPlayback between Locate a and B points Play 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 While 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 EffectorDetails of each effect type Using the reverb or delaySelecting an effect type Selecting a delay type Press 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 seeBouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6 Rehearsal of track bouncingAuto punch in/out of track bouncing Actual track bouncingPanning control Bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8 Checking the bounced signals on tracks 7/8 Exporting bounced data to a PCBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song Fader IngWhile 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 Before editing Editing a tempo eventDeleting an unnecessary tempo event After editingMidi 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 Press the MENU/ENTER knobAfter 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 8HD to a computer default setting Protecting the hard diskArchiving a song Using the WAV Manager supplied by FostexUsing drag & drop technique Exporting data to a personal computerPage 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 Part editing 111Press 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 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 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 144Page 428387