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Fostex MR16 owner manual Hard disk formatting, 140

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MR16 Owner’s Manual (Other functions)

Hard disk formatting

You can reformat the MR16 internal hard disk by using the FAT32 file system.

By reformatting the hard disk, all existing song data on the hard disk is erased a new song (Song01) is automatically created.

<Note>: You cannot undo hard disk formatting. Therefore, before executing hard disk format- ting, make sure that all song data on the hard disk is not necessary.

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

The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen.

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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.

3)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Disk Format " on the second page and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display show the screen where "Are You Sure?" flashes.

As this screen indicates, formatting the hard disk deletes all songs on the disk and you cannot undo disk formatting.

To stop formatting, press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode.

4)Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob while holding down the [RECORD] key.

Formatting starts.

When formatting completes, “Completed” is shown on the display and the MR16 stops disk access.

5)Press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The MR16 exits the menu mode.

The display changes to the home screen for Song01 (song name: Song01) which is automatically created after formatting.

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Fostex MR16 owner manual Hard disk formatting, 140

Contents

452186 8588 088Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Input connection Overdubbing basicsRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Basic mixdownUsing the input EQ for recording Using the insert effects for recordingUsing the mastering effects Mixing signals of inputs a through D113 139 149153 159Read this chapter first Precautions before using About power supplyAbout copyrights About damagesMR16 main features Internal hard disk drive for reliable recording/playbackAudio CD burning capability Basics of the MR16 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 How to burn an audio CD Burning a CD using an external CD-R/RW driveBurning a CD using the CD-R function of a PC Mix down recorded track signals and bounce to tracks 15/16Page Names and functions Top panel Power switch Peak indicatorsPhones jacks 1 Effect Send controls Phones VOL controlREVERB/DELAY Time control Bounce Mode keyEffect keys Mastering keysMR16 Rear panel AC in connector Front panel CD-R/RW drive built-in model onlyUSB port USB B type Internal CD-R/RW driveLCD display Home screenSelecting a time base mode Adjusting the display contrastHigh contrast Low contrastMenu mode screen FirstBasic operations Turning on the unit About powerPower connection Connecting headphones or a monitor speaker system Listening the demo songPlaying back the demo song Release the song protection see 117Format the hard disk see page 140 Make recording Hint-2 To listen to the demo song againCreating 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 Available input channels Recording track combinations and available input channelsRecording track combinations Preparation for recording Set the Input a Select switch to MIC/LINERecording onto a single track Starting recording Playing back the recorded trackUndoing recording undo/redo Set track fader 1 and Master fader toOverdubbing basics GTR DistPress the Record key once the key indicator starts flashing Press the Play key to play back the song from the beginningPress the REC Select key for tracks 1 through Set the Input a Select switch to GTR DistRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Set the track faders 1 through 4 and Master Fader to the nominal position marked byBasic mixdown Track 16 playbackMixdown to an analog recorder Analog master recorderUse the Master fader of the MR16 to adjust the output level Mixdown to a digital recorderDigital master recorder Set the master recorder to accept the digital inputPage 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 locateLocating to the beginning ABS Zero of a song Locating to the recording end point REC END of a songSetting the Locate a or Locate B point Locating to the Locate a or Locate B pointTo set the Locate a point To set the Locate B pointLocating Direct locate mode Direct locate mode basicsTime base mode ABS Time Base mode Bar/BeatLocating the desired bar Setting the locate accuracyExample of using the direct locate function Adjusting the counter and setting Locate a and Locate B Locating the desired timeSetting the preview time Previewing the locate pointPreviewing after the locate point Previewing before the locate pointPunch 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 Rehearsal for auto punch in/out Press the Play keyActual auto punch in/out Press the Record key while holding down the Play keyUsing effects Press the Stop key to exit the setting screen Using the input EQ for recordingL01 Bright L02L03 L04 TightDrsUsing the insert effects for recording Mic simulation effectsAmp simulation effects Details of each mic simulation effectUsing external effects for recording Sound sourceDetails of each effect type Using the internal reverb or delaySelecting an effect type Selecting a delay type Adjusting the delay/reverb timePress the Stop key to quit the menu mode MonoAdjusting the effect send levels Delay ReverbUsing the mastering effects Track 10 RecordSelecting the desired effect type Track 16 RecordTrack bouncing Preliminary knowledge Track bouncing exampleTrack bouncing modes Selecting the track bouncing mode Bounce Mode OFFNew Song mode 14 15/16 modeRehearsal of track bouncing Using track data bounced to tracks 15/16Bounce tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15/16 1-8 9/10 mode 1-10 11/12 modePanning control Faders1-12 13/14 mode Actual track bouncingThrough Auto punch in/out of track bouncingUsing bounced track data Bouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a new songMaster While 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 Connecting sound sources to Input a through Input DPanning setting for Input a through Input D Input a CNT center position Input B Input C Input DPress the Auto Punch key to activate the auto punch mode Bouncing the desired part of a songTypical bouncing Fig Bouncing the desired part FigPress the Stop key to stop the recorder Rhythm 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 mapBar 12 through bar Bar 16 through the last bar 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 180 bpm Setting the tempo map120 bpm Knob Rotate the MENU/ENTER knob to selectTempo = 120bpm, and press the MENU/ENTER Editing a tempo event Deleting an unnecessary tempo eventMidi synchronization Connection Synchronization using MTC100 Off 101MTC start time Synchronization using Midi clock 102Data export to a personal computer 103Enabling the file conversion WAV file conversion104 Procedure of file conversion 105Enter a new name using the character entry keys 106Editing a file name After entering a new name, press the MENU/ENTER knobExporting data to a personal computer 107Connection to a personal computer About downloading WAV Manager108 Important note109 110 Disk is read/write enabledProtecting the hard disk Archiving a song 111Copy data to a CD-R/RW disc using the internal CD-R/RW drive 112Song management 113Select Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Press the Rewind keySelect Song and press the MENU/ENTER knob Selecting the desired song114 Character entry keys Editing a song name115 MENU/ENTER knob to enter the menu mode Deleting an unnecessary song116 While the recorder is stopped, pressTips Protecting a song117 118 Track editing 119Undo/redo of track editing Select Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knobErasing track data 120Load the song you want to edit Copying/pasting track data121 122 Moving track data 123124 Exchanging whole track data 125126 Part editing 127About part Undo/redo of editingErasing the parts 128Copying/pasting the desired parts-1 129130 Copying to the clipboard Copying/pasting the desired parts-2131 132 133 Pasting clipboard dataMoving the parts 134135 Exchange the parts 136137 138 Other functions 139Hard disk formatting 140Peak hold time setting 141Pre-roll hold time, and press the MENU/ENTER knob Pre-roll/post-roll time setting142 Beat resolution mode on/off 143Bar 1 / 1 / clock 468 Bar 1 / 1 / clock Bar 12 / 4 / clock 485 Bar 13 / 1 / clockTip Phantom power on/off144 145 Mono track output AUX OUT 1/2 output mode setting146 147 Initialized item Default settingInitializing the MR16 148 Application examples 149Operation procedure Application example 1 Mixing150 Connection between the MR16 and external unitsApplication example 2 Live 151152 Troubleshooting 153Troubles for recording 154Is the auto punch in/out mode effective? 155Is the recording track in the input monitor mode? Is the track fader for the playback track raised?Troubles for playback Troubles for effect156 Are the Locate a and Locate B points set correctly?Is the personal computer meets the requirement? Troubles for USB connection157 Is the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? Other troubles158 MR16 Specifications 159Specifications 160Physical dimensions 161162 Block diagramWhen using the normal mode Midi implementation chart 163Index 164165 166 Affect of Immunity on This EquipmentFor the US Customers only 167Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping 168Page 452187