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Fostex MR-8HD owner manual

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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 baseTrim control Trim controlProper level Level is too high 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 screenSelecting a time base mode Adjusting the display contrastHigh 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 songPlaying back the demo song Release the song protection see 101Format the hard disk see page 124 Make recording Creating a song for recording Enter the desired song nameHow to enter characters Character entry keysCharacter entry example Input a SEL switch Input connectionInput 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 SEL switch to Guit Dist Recording onto four tracks simultaneouslyRecorder starts recording Basic mixdown Mixdown to an analog recorderMixdown to a digital recorder Digital master recorderSet the master recorder to accept the digital input Advanced playback and locate functions Cueing Playback between Locate a and B pointsKey while holding down the Stop key Play mode Selecting a play modePlay mode off Auto play mode Loop modeAuto play mode Auto return 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 Setting the punch-in and punch-out points Auto punch in/outWhile the recorder is stopped, press the Locate A/IN key How to make auto punch in/out mode active Rehearsal for auto punch in/outPress the Play key Actual auto punch in/out About partPress 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 an effect type Selecting a delay typeDetails of each effect 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 bouncingActual track bouncing Panning controlAuto punch in/out of track bouncing 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 Editing a time signature event Deleting an unnecessary time signature eventAfter deleting Default home screen bar offset = -2 bars Editing the bar offsetTo exit the menu mode, press the Stop key 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 knobEnter a new name using the character entry keys Editing a file nameAfter entering a new name, press the MENU/ENTER knob 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 100Protecting a song 101Protect, then press the MENU/ENTER knob 102 TipsTrack editing 103Select 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 Part editing 111112 Changing an edit point during editingPress the Play key while holding down the Stop key Erasing the parts 113Copying/pasting the parts-1 114115 Copying/pasting the parts-2 116Copying 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 127Phantom power on/off 128Tip 129 Initialized item Default setting Initializing the MR-8HD130 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?Other troubles 135Is the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? 136 MR-8HD 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 1-6 7/8 mode When using the bounce mode 1-8 New Song mode141 Midi Implementation Chart 142Index 143Declaration of EC Directive 144Page 428387