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Fostex MR-8HD Cueing, Playback between Locate a and B points, Key while holding down the Stop key

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MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Advanced playback and locate functions)

3 x cueing

By holding down the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key during playback, the recorder enters cueing mode and you can monitor playback at 3 x speed. It may be useful for searching a specific position.

• By holding down the [F FWD] key during play back, the recorder starts cueing forwards at 3 x

[REWIND] key

[F FWD] key

speed.

During forward cueing, ">>" is shown on the display.

RECORD

STOP

PLAY

REWIND

F FWD

LOCATE REC END

LOCATE ABS ZERO

A-B PLAY

• By holding down the [REWIND] key during play back, the recorder starts cueing backwards at 3 x speed.

During backward cueing, "<<" is shown on the display.

Playback between LOCATE A and B points

When the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points are set, you can playback between these points once. This function is always available regardless of the play mode setting (see "Play mode" on next page). This function allows you to check the editing part (between LOCATE A and B points) for copy/paste, erase, etc. See "Part editing" described later.

[STOP] key

[PLAY] key

•

While the recorder is stopped, press the [PLAY]

key while holding down the [STOP] key.

						The MR-8HD plays back audio data between
						the LOCATE A and LOCATE B points once, then
RECORD	STOP	PLAY	REWINDF FWD			stops.
						stops.

LOCATE REC END

LOCATE ABS ZERO

A-B PLAY

<Note>: Note that this function is available only when the LOCATE A and B points are set.

See page 49 for details about how to set the LO- CATE A and B points.

<Note>: If you carry out the operation above when the LOCATE A point is set ahead of the LOCATE B point (i.e. LOCATE A > LOCATE B), the MR-8HD plays back audio data from the LOCATE A point to the REC END points once, then stops.

LOCATE A point

LOCATE B point

Playback

While the recorder is playing back between the LOCATE A and B points, the display shows the icon as below.

During playback, you can monitor playback audio of the desired track(s) by raising the ap- propriate track fader(s), the [MASTER] fader and the [PHONES] control.

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Fostex MR-8HD owner manual Cueing, Playback between Locate a and B points, Key while holding down the Stop key

Contents

428387 8588062100Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Input connection Overdubbing basicsRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Basic mixdownUsing effects Track bouncingRhythm guide function Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song103 111100 108123 131137 119Read this chapter first MR-8HD main features IntroductionPrecautions before using About power supplyPrecautions upon installing the MR-8HD About copyrightsBasics of the MR-8HD 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 Input a input connectors XLR Connector and phone jackInput B input connectors XLR Top panelInput 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 / ABC1 keyTime Base SEL key Bounce 1-8 NEW Song / DEF2 keyBright keys UNDO/REDO/DELETE keySTORE/+-0 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 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 How to enter charactersCharacter entry keys Input channel Input a SEL 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 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 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 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 Using the insert effects Mic simulation effectsAmp 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 Adjusting 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 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 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 Editing a tempo event Deleting an unnecessary tempo eventBefore editing After editingMidi synchronization Synchronization using MTC ConnectionMidi sequencer, etc MTC start timeSynchronization using Midi clock OffPage Data export to a personal computer Procedure of file conversion WAV file conversionEnabling the 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 diskUsing the WAV Manager supplied by Fostex Using drag & drop techniqueArchiving a song Exporting data to a personal computerPage 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 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 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 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 144Page 428387