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Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu

TC frame rate selection [Frame rate]

Using the "Frame rate" menu item, you can select the time code frame rate for recording. You can also select the TC frame rate using the quick setup mode.

1)When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key.

The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen.

2)Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Frame Rate” menu item, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option.

Flashing

3)Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option, and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting.

Options

You can select from among “23.97”, “24”, “25” “29.97” 29.97DF” “30” and “30DF” (the default is “25”).

23.9723.976FPS, Film -0.1%

2424FPS, Film

2525FPS, European PAL-SECAM video

29.9729.97FPS, NTSC color

29.97DF 29.97FPS, NTSC color with real time adjust

3030FPS, NTSC video

30DF 30FPS, NTSC video

4)Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode.

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Contents

Model PD204 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents LCD display details Recording/playback Cue point setting Advanced operationsBasic playback Skip/locate functionsMenu mode 190 165174 Specifications Introduction of this manual About replacing the lithium battery Precautions on installation Do not install the unit in the following conditionsIntroduction Location Recorder Model PD204 Main features Main features and functions Time Code IN/OUT connectors Mixer section Options Related productsMain features Location Recorder Model PD204 Preparation before using the PD204 Table of contentsPreparation of power supply Mounting the battery Important settings for using the battery Low battery warning settingProtector adjustment Saving the battery power Battery condition displayDismounting the battery Low battery warning setting Using DC-IN Connecting the AC adaptorImportant settings for using DC Turning on the power Power switchTurning off the power Use the Menu dial to adjust the display contrastPress the ENTER/YES key to confirm the setting Display backlight and contrastInternal clock setting While SYS Setup is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyUse the Menu dial to select Edit and press the ENTER/YES key Enter the desired date/time dataPreparation of a DVD-RAM disk Inserting a diskSlide the Open lever to the right Insert a disk to the drive slotInitial format of a DVD-RAM disk DriveReel No FormatPress the ENTER/YES key While Are you sure? flashes, press the ENTER/YES keyWhile Reel No S001 is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key How to set the desired reel numberAfter formatting, press the Exit key to exit the Menu mode Replacing the internal hard disk drive Insert the optional hard disk drive to the slot Cover the slot with the panel and fix it with four screwsNames and Functions Left side panel inputs/outputs Digital in connector XLR-3-31 tyep/balancedDigital OUT connector XLR-3-32 tyep/balanced Angle adjustment arm USB Host connector Series a Receptacle/USB 2.0 High speedUSB Kybd connector Series a Receptacle/USB USB PC connector Series B ReceptacleDC OUT connectors Hirose 4-pin, HR10A-7R-4S type/female Adjust leverAUX in L, R connectors XLR-3-31 type/balanced Analog in 1 ~ 4 connectors XLR-3-31 type/balancedTime Code OUT connector XLR-3-32 type/balanced Time Code in connector XLR-3-31 type/balancedWord in termination switch WORD/VIDEO in and Word OUT connectors BNC typePower switch Shift key/indicatorAbout Non-shift mode and Shift mode Front panelExample of a key with a SHIFTed function Quick SET keyTime / TC SET key File SEL / DRV, PAT keyAccess indicator HDD, DVD Exit / Batt keyMENU/LINK Master dial / ENTER/YES key Menu dial functionPRE REC switch JAM switchClear key 14. / Prev and / Next keysSlate TONE, OFF, MIC switch Pause key/indicator greenREC key/indicator red Circle Take / False Start keyWhen recording with the PRE REC mode set to on Mixer sectionMaster L, R controls Master Link keyPeak indicator REV. indicatorLIM. indicator Master LIM. indicatorST BUS bargraph meters LCD displayPhones jack Monitor controlBATT1 indicator BATT2 indicatorInput SEL switches Disk trayMicrophone power supply switches HPF switchesStop key/indicator green Play key/indicator greenProtectors Battery mountRear panel LCD display details Home screenTime display Ubit ABSStatus information File name/Next file name Disk remainingCurrent drive/file number Protect iconScreen examples Menu list screenEdit EDL File menu screen Names and Functions Location Recorder Model PD204 Other connection Input connectionOutput connection Input connection Analog audio input connectionSync signal connection External audio signal connection for monitoringDigital audio input connection Time code input connectionOutput connection Analog audio devices Digital audio deviceAnalog audio output connection Digital audio output connectionTime code output connection Word clock output connectionFunction keys Other connectionsUSB keyboard connection Other keys ShortcutsControl key How it works PC connectionExternal controller connection Power connection Optional AC adaptor, etcConnection examples Connection example for recordingFor backup purpose Basic connections Location Recorder Model PD204 Recording analog audio signals Recording digital audio signalsPreparation before recording Setup for recording in quick setup modeHow to make settings in the quick setup mode Frame rate selection for LTC or external time code System clock reference selectionSampling frequency and bit length selection TC generator mode setting TC recording modeClock pull up/pull down setting Settings in the Menu mode Power source priority selectionDefault file name setting Maximum file size settingMixer settings Error tone output settingLimiter setting Input signal selectionHigh-pass filter setting Adjusting the input gain for channels 1 through Zero-crossing control function About gain adjustmentLimiter function Linking the Master L, R controls Phase setting for channels 1 throughControlling signals sent to the stereo bus Monitoring recording signals Monitor select dial Monitor control Phones jackWhen the DVD drive is selected Selecting the drive for recordingRecording analog audio Starting recordingSlide the REC key To stop recording, press the Pause keyCanceling recording False Start About overloading during recordingRecording in Pre rec mode Recording a slate tone/slate mic signal HintsSelecting the system clock Recording digital audioSelecting the sampling frequency/bit length Selecting the TC frame rate Selecting the TC generate mode TC recording modeRecording time code Setting the time code output Automatic record start by external time codeOff ReproSet the JAM switch to on Force jam to external time codeViewing the cue point list Cue point settingSetting a cue point on the fly during audio recording Editing a cue point Editing a cue labelAdding a new cue point to the cue point list Deleting a cue pointSelecting a file from the File SEL screen Basic playbackNormal audio playback Cueing playback Time code playbackPress the Play key to start playback To stop playback, press the Stop or Pause keySkipping by cue point Skip / locate functionsSkipping by file Locating to the previous locate point Locating to the beginning ABS 0 of a fileLocating to the end REC END of a file After entering desired time value, press the Locate key 100Locating to the desired time 101 Locating to the desired cue point102 103 Selecting a partition Back ground mode104 Selecting auto copy mode 105Pressing the Exit key repeatedly to exit the Menu mode 106Making auto copy Slide the REC key to start recording to the partition107 Selecting source drive108 Making disk copyWhile DVD is flashing, press the ENTER/YES key Rec area109 If you are sure, press the ENTER/YES keyFile copy function 110111 Making file copyWhen a recorded DVD-R or CD-R disk is set When a recorded DVD-RW or CD-RW is set112 After making audio file selection, press the ENTER/YES keyAbout mirror disk Formatting in the DDR mode113 114 Use the Menu dial to select DDR and press the ENTER/YES key115 Making dual drive recordingData export to PC 116117 Connecting PC to the unitHow to unmount the PD204 from the PC Example of exporting data to a computer application 118Example of copying data to a computer hard disk 119 Click on Convert -, followed by Done indicated by an arrow120 Creating and editing ALE files Edit EDL File menu 121Creating a new ALE file About an ALE file123 While New file is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyAfter making necessary settings, press the Exit key While Video format is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyAdding audio file entries to an ALE file 125While ALL-TAKE.ale is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key While New entry is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyHow to set a file as Circle Take After adding audio file entries, press the Exit keyViewing audio file entries Viewing and editing audio file entries127 Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file Deleting an audio file entryPress the Exit key twice Press the ENTER/YES key to resave the ALE fileEditing an ALE file 129Editing an ALE file name After completing editing the name, press the ENTER/YES keySelect the desired type and press the ENTER/YES key Remaking an ALE fileWhile Remake ALE is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key 131 Deleting an ALE fileAfter Remake ALE completes, press the Exit key Press the ENTER/YES key to delete the filePage Menu mode 133About Menu mode Menu name Contents Displayed order 135SYS Setup menu Project name setting Set project name Press the Exit key repeatedly until you exit the Menu modeCharacters you can enter using the Menu dial Characters you can enter using the alphanumeric keysDefault file name setting Default file name DateTake Reel139 After entering the scene name, press the ENTER/YES keyDefault track name setting Default TrkName Next event number setting Next event No 141Recording FS/bit length setting Record FS&Bit Pull up/down setting Pull up/down 143Digital output signal format selection Digital out Off Does not create a diagnoses file Diagnoses file setting Diagnoses145 Peak hold time setting Peak hold Slate tone/pop tone recording mode setting Tone rec mode Tone rec time settingTone rec On/Off setting 147End pop tone setting POP TonePause cancel time setting Pause time 149USB keyboard type setting Keyboard Sel Pre recording time setting Pre rec time 151Maximum file length setting Max file length Continuous recording function Auto part. link 153When Max file length is set to 4GB False start mode setting False start 155Examples DeleteLimiter parameter setting Limiter parameter Grouping settingThreshold level setting Mono The limiter for each channel works independentlyRatio setting 157Analog OUT nominal level setting Stereo out level Monitor speaker mute setting Speaker mute 159Error tone output setting Error tone Write error On or Off setting161 Input clip On/Off settingBatt warning On /Off setting Disk warning time setting AutoPly Chain play mode setting Chain play163 ROM version checking Version 165 Battery low voltage warning setting BATT. warning While BATT. warning is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyDC-IN low voltage warning setting DC-IN warning 167Power supply priority setting Power priority Battery priority setting Active battery 169Power priority BATT., Active battery BATT1 Battery setting examplesPower priority DC-IN, Active battery BATT1 171 BATT2Battery remaining time BATT. Remain Battery status BATT. status 173174 Rec RunSystem clock selection Sync clock 175While Sync Clock is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key VideoTC frame rate selection Frame rate 176Generator mode selection Gen mode 177Ext Run Free RunInternal TC generator setting Set Gen TC 178179 Editing the time code value in Rec run modeEditing the time code value in Free run mode 180 User bit setting Set Gen UbitJamming the time code value in Free run mode 181 Editing the user bitJam mode setting JAM mode 182Time code output source selection Sel. TC Out 183Repro GenPress the ENTER/YES key again Default LTC start time setting Default LTC start184 LTC start time editing Edit LTC start 185Ubit setting of playback time code RepTC Ubit 186MMDDYYff DDMMYYffOff Time code output while paused Rep pause TC187 Automatic recording start by external TC Recin via ExtTC 188Internal TC generator power-off timer TC PWR Timer 189190 Enter the desired name Editing a file name Edit file name191 192 Line No Contents Details 193194 Editing descriptor informationAdding descriptor information Deleting descriptor information195 Viewing iXML Chunk data informationEditing iXML Chunk data information Select iXML descriptor and press the ENTER/YES keyDeleting an unnecessary audio file Delete file 196Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del. file 197Format Mode Formatting a disk or a hard disk partition Format198 DriveVolume label setting Format mode selectionMake settings of the items 199Normal Physical format on/off setting200 201 While Execute is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyEditing the reel number Volume label Reel No 202Record protection On/Off setting Rec protect 203Resume function On/Off setting Resume 204Partition protection On/Off setting Part. protect 205HDD operating time display HDD Ope. Time 206Load Setup menu 207User box selection User box name entrySpecifications 209Inputs/outputs Analog Input CH1 ~211 Recording/playbackGeneral Physical dimensions Block diagram Index 184215 Declaration of EC Directive Affect of Immunity on This EquipmentFor the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Page Fostex CO