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Fostex MR16 owner manual Peak hold time setting, 141

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Peak hold time setting

The level meters shown on the display have the peak hold function.

When it is enabled, the meter peak value during recording is held for the specified time.

The default meter peak hold time is three seconds. You can disable the peak hold function or change the peak hold time.

Peak hold indication

By default, it is held for three

seconds.

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.

Flashing

2)

Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select

"System ", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display now shows the first page of the

You can select from "3s" (3 seconds, default),

system menu screen.

"1s", "2s", "4s", "5s" and "Off".

When "Off" is selected, the peak hold function

is disabled (the peak value is not held).

4) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select the desired hold time, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The peak hold setting is confirmed and the display returns to the previous screen.

5) Press the [STOP] key to exit the menu mode.

The peak hold setting is effective to all songs.

3)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "PeakHold Time=*.*s" on the second page and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The currently selected peak hold time (by default, "3s") flashes.

You can now make the desired peak hold setting.

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Contents

8588 088 452186Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Overdubbing basics Input connectionRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Basic mixdownUsing the insert effects for recording Using the input EQ for recordingUsing the mastering effects Mixing signals of inputs a through D113 149 139153 159Read this chapter first About power supply Precautions before usingAbout copyrights About damagesInternal hard disk drive for reliable recording/playback MR16 main featuresAudio CD burning capability Recording method Basics of the MR16Remain recordable space left on the disk About songBar/beat mode ABS time modeABS time mode Time baseTrim control Trim controlProper level Level is too high Burning a CD using an external CD-R/RW drive How to burn an audio CDBurning 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 Peak indicators Power switchPhones jacks 1 Effect Send controls Phones VOL controlBounce Mode key REVERB/DELAY Time controlEffect keys Mastering keysMR16 Rear panel Front panel CD-R/RW drive built-in model only AC in connectorUSB port USB B type Internal CD-R/RW driveHome screen LCD displayAdjusting the display contrast Selecting a time base modeHigh contrast Low contrastFirst Menu mode screenBasic operations About power Power connectionTurning on the unit Listening the demo song Connecting headphones or a monitor speaker systemRelease the song protection see 117 Playing back the demo songFormat the hard disk see page 140 Make recording Hint-2 To listen to the demo song againEnter the desired song name Creating a song for recordingAfter completing song name entry, press the MENU/ENTER knob Character entry exampleInput a Select switch Input connectionInput channel Recording track combinations and available input channels Recording track combinationsAvailable input channels Set the Input a Select switch to MIC/LINE Recording onto a single trackPreparation for recording Playing back the recorded track Starting recordingUndoing recording undo/redo Set track fader 1 and Master fader toGTR Dist Overdubbing basicsPress the Play key to play back the song from the beginning Press the Record key once the key indicator starts flashingSet the Input a Select switch to GTR Dist Recording onto four tracks simultaneouslyPress the REC Select key for tracks 1 through Fader to the nominal position marked by Set the track faders 1 through 4 and MasterTrack 16 playback Basic mixdownAnalog master recorder Mixdown to an analog recorderMixdown to a digital recorder Use the Master fader of the MR16 to adjust the output levelDigital master recorder Set the master recorder to accept the digital inputPage Advanced playback and locate functions Cueing Playback between Locate a and B pointsKey while holding down the Stop key Selecting a play mode Play modePlay mode off Auto play mode Loop modeAuto play mode Auto return modeLoop mode Loop function in auto punch in/out mode Time locate Locate functionLocating to the beginning ABS Zero of a song Locating to the recording end point REC END of a songLocating to the Locate a or Locate B point Setting the Locate a or Locate B pointTo set the Locate a point To set the Locate B pointLocating Direct locate mode basics Direct locate modeTime base mode ABS Time Base mode Bar/BeatSetting the locate accuracy Example of using the direct locate functionLocating the desired bar Locating the desired time Adjusting the counter and setting Locate a and Locate BPreviewing the locate point Setting the preview timePreviewing after the locate point Previewing before the locate pointPunch in/out Important note Punch in/out using the keys on the top panelPunch 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 Press the Play key Rehearsal for auto punch in/outPress the Record key while holding down the Play key Actual auto punch in/outUsing effects Using the input EQ for recording Press the Stop key to exit the setting screenL02 L01 BrightL03 L04 TightDrsMic simulation effects Using the insert effects for recordingAmp simulation effects Details of each mic simulation effectSound source Using external effects for recordingUsing the internal reverb or delay Selecting an effect typeDetails of each effect type Adjusting the delay/reverb time Selecting a delay typePress the Stop key to quit the menu mode MonoDelay Reverb Adjusting the effect send levelsTrack 10 Record Using the mastering effectsTrack 16 Record Selecting the desired effect typeTrack bouncing Track bouncing example Preliminary knowledgeTrack bouncing modes Bounce Mode OFF Selecting the track bouncing modeNew Song mode 14 15/16 modeUsing track data bounced to tracks 15/16 Bounce tracks 1 through 14 to tracks 15/16Rehearsal of track bouncing 1-10 11/12 mode 1-8 9/10 modePanning control FadersActual track bouncing 1-12 13/14 modeThrough Auto punch in/out of track bouncingBouncing tracks 1 through 16 to a new song Using bounced track dataMaster Press the MENU/ENTER knob while holding down the Record key While the recorder is stopped, press the 1-8 NEW Song keyConnecting sound sources to Input a through Input D Mixing signals of inputs a through DInput a CNT center position Input B Input C Input D Panning setting for Input a through Input DBouncing the desired part of a song Press the Auto Punch key to activate the auto punch modeTypical bouncing Fig Bouncing the desired part FigPress the Stop key to stop the recorder Rhythm guide function Setting the time signature and tempo Using the rhythm guide functionSignature Time signature setting Tempo Tempo settingRhythm Guide On/off selection of the rhythm guide Conductor Map On/off selection of the conductor mapCreating the conductor map Setting the signature mapBar 12 through bar Bar 16 through the last bar 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 120 bpm180 bpm Rotate the MENU/ENTER knob to select Tempo = 120bpm, and press the MENU/ENTERKnob Deleting an unnecessary tempo event Editing a tempo eventMidi synchronization Synchronization using MTC 100Connection 101 MTC start timeOff 102 Synchronization using Midi clock103 Data export to a personal computerWAV file conversion 104Enabling the file conversion 105 Procedure of file conversion106 Enter a new name using the character entry keysEditing a file name After entering a new name, press the MENU/ENTER knob107 Exporting data to a personal computerConnection to a personal computer About downloading WAV ManagerImportant note 108109 Disk is read/write enabled Protecting the hard disk110 111 Archiving a song112 Copy data to a CD-R/RW disc using the internal CD-R/RW drive113 Song managementSelect Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Press the Rewind keySelecting the desired song 114Select Song and press the MENU/ENTER knob Editing a song name 115Character entry keys Deleting an unnecessary song MENU/ENTER knob to enter the menu mode116 While the recorder is stopped, pressProtecting a song 117Tips 118 119 Track editingUndo/redo of track editing Select Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob120 Erasing track dataCopying/pasting track data 121Load the song you want to edit 122 123 Moving track data124 125 Exchanging whole track data126 127 Part editingAbout part Undo/redo of editing128 Erasing the parts129 Copying/pasting the desired parts-1130 Copying/pasting the desired parts-2 131Copying to the clipboard 132 Pasting clipboard data 133134 Moving the parts135 136 Exchange the parts137 138 139 Other functions140 Hard disk formatting141 Peak hold time settingPre-roll/post-roll time setting 142Pre-roll hold time, and press the MENU/ENTER knob 143 Beat resolution mode on/offBar 1 / 1 / clock 468 Bar 1 / 1 / clock Bar 12 / 4 / clock 485 Bar 13 / 1 / clockPhantom power on/off 144Tip 145 AUX OUT 1/2 output mode setting 146Mono track output Initialized item Default setting Initializing the MR16147 148 149 Application examplesApplication example 1 Mixing Operation procedure150 Connection between the MR16 and external units151 Application example 2 Live152 153 Troubleshooting154 Troubles for recording155 Is the auto punch in/out mode effective?Is the recording track in the input monitor mode? Is the track fader for the playback track raised?Troubles for effect Troubles for playback156 Are the Locate a and Locate B points set correctly?Troubles for USB connection 157Is the personal computer meets the requirement? Other troubles 158Is the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? 159 MR16 Specifications160 Specifications161 Physical dimensionsBlock diagram When using the normal mode162 163 Midi implementation chart164 Index165 Affect of Immunity on This Equipment 166167 For the US Customers only168 Fostex America Limited Warranty ShippingPage 452187