Preparation before using the PD204, Table of contents | Fostex

Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204

Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204

This chapter explains what you should do before using the PD204 for the first time, including power connection, internal clock setting and preparation of the DVD-RAM disk.

It also explains how to replace the internal hard disk drive.

Chapter 2 - Table of contents
Preparation of power supply	22
Mounting the battery	23
Important settings for using the battery	24
Battery priority setting (essential when using more than one battery)	24
Low battery warning setting	24
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and battery) ..	25
Protector adjustment	25
Saving the battery power	26
Battery condition display	26
Dismounting the battery	27
Using [DC IN] (Connecting the AC adaptor)	28
Important settings for using [DC IN]	28
Low battery warning setting	28
Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and battery) ..	28
Turning on the power	29
Display backlight and contrast	30
Turning on the display backlight	30
Adjusting the display contrast	30
Turning off the power	30
Internal clock setting	31
Preparation of a DVD-RAM disk	33
Inserting a disk	33
Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk	34
Replacing the internal hard disk drive	37

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Fostex owner manual Preparation before using the PD204, Table of contents

Contents

Model PD204 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents LCD display details Recording/playback Advanced operations Cue point settingBasic playback Skip/locate functions Menu mode 165 174190 Specifications Introduction of this manual About replacing the lithium battery Do not install the unit in the following conditions Precautions on installation Introduction Location Recorder Model PD204 Main features Main features and functions Time Code IN/OUT connectors Mixer section Related products Options Main features Location Recorder Model PD204 Table of contents Preparation before using the PD204 Preparation of power supply Mounting the battery Low battery warning setting Important settings for using the battery Protector adjustment Battery condition display Saving the battery power Dismounting the battery Using DC-IN Connecting the AC adaptor Important settings for using DCLow battery warning setting Power switch Turning on the power Use the Menu dial to adjust the display contrast Turning off the powerPress the ENTER/YES key to confirm the setting Display backlight and contrast While SYS Setup is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Internal clock setting Enter the desired date/time data Use the Menu dial to select Edit and press the ENTER/YES key Inserting a disk Preparation of a DVD-RAM diskSlide the Open lever to the right Insert a disk to the drive slot Drive Initial format of a DVD-RAM diskReel No Format While Are you sure? flashes, press the ENTER/YES key Press the ENTER/YES key How to set the desired reel number After formatting, press the Exit key to exit the Menu modeWhile Reel No S001 is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Replacing the internal hard disk drive Cover the slot with the panel and fix it with four screws Insert the optional hard disk drive to the slot Names and Functions Digital in connector XLR-3-31 tyep/balanced Digital OUT connector XLR-3-32 tyep/balancedLeft side panel inputs/outputs USB Host connector Series a Receptacle/USB 2.0 High speed Angle adjustment armUSB Kybd connector Series a Receptacle/USB USB PC connector Series B Receptacle Adjust lever DC OUT connectors Hirose 4-pin, HR10A-7R-4S type/femaleAUX in L, R connectors XLR-3-31 type/balanced Analog in 1 ~ 4 connectors XLR-3-31 type/balanced Time Code in connector XLR-3-31 type/balanced Time Code OUT connector XLR-3-32 type/balancedWord in termination switch WORD/VIDEO in and Word OUT connectors BNC type Shift key/indicator Power switchAbout Non-shift mode and Shift mode Front panel Quick SET key Example of a key with a SHIFTed functionTime / TC SET key File SEL / DRV, PAT key Exit / Batt key Access indicator HDD, DVDMENU/LINK Master dial / ENTER/YES key Menu dial function JAM switch PRE REC switchClear key 14. / Prev and / Next keys Pause key/indicator green Slate TONE, OFF, MIC switchREC key/indicator red Circle Take / False Start key Mixer section When recording with the PRE REC mode set to onMaster L, R controls Master Link key REV. indicator Peak indicatorLIM. indicator Master LIM. indicator LCD display ST BUS bargraph metersPhones jack Monitor control BATT2 indicator BATT1 indicatorInput SEL switches Disk tray HPF switches Microphone power supply switchesStop key/indicator green Play key/indicator green Battery mount Rear panelProtectors Home screen LCD display detailsTime display Ubit ABS Status information Disk remaining File name/Next file nameCurrent drive/file number Protect icon Menu list screen Screen examples Edit EDL File menu screen Names and Functions Location Recorder Model PD204 Input connection Output connectionOther connection Analog audio input connection Input connection External audio signal connection for monitoring Sync signal connectionDigital audio input connection Time code input connection Analog audio devices Digital audio device Output connection Digital audio output connection Analog audio output connectionTime code output connection Word clock output connection Other connections USB keyboard connectionFunction keys Shortcuts Control keyOther keys PC connection External controller connectionHow it works Optional AC adaptor, etc Power connection Connection example for recording Connection examples For backup purpose Basic connections Location Recorder Model PD204 Recording digital audio signals Recording analog audio signals Setup for recording in quick setup mode How to make settings in the quick setup modePreparation before recording System clock reference selection Frame rate selection for LTC or external time code TC generator mode setting TC recording mode Clock pull up/pull down settingSampling frequency and bit length selection Power source priority selection Settings in the Menu modeDefault file name setting Maximum file size setting Error tone output setting Mixer settings Input signal selection High-pass filter settingLimiter setting Adjusting the input gain for channels 1 through About gain adjustment Limiter functionZero-crossing control function Phase setting for channels 1 through Controlling signals sent to the stereo busLinking the Master L, R controls Monitor select dial Monitor control Phones jack Monitoring recording signals Selecting the drive for recording When the DVD drive is selected Starting recording Recording analog audioSlide the REC key To stop recording, press the Pause key About overloading during recording Canceling recording False Start Recording in Pre rec mode Hints Recording a slate tone/slate mic signal Recording digital audio Selecting the sampling frequency/bit lengthSelecting the system clock Selecting the TC generate mode TC recording mode Recording time codeSelecting the TC frame rate Automatic record start by external time code Setting the time code outputOff Repro Force jam to external time code Set the JAM switch to on Cue point setting Setting a cue point on the fly during audio recordingViewing the cue point list Editing a cue label Editing a cue point Deleting a cue point Adding a new cue point to the cue point list Basic playback Normal audio playbackSelecting a file from the File SEL screen Time code playback Cueing playbackPress the Play key to start playback To stop playback, press the Stop or Pause key Skip / locate functions Skipping by fileSkipping by cue point Locating to the beginning ABS 0 of a file Locating to the end REC END of a fileLocating to the previous locate point 100 Locating to the desired timeAfter entering desired time value, press the Locate key Locating to the desired cue point 101 102 103 Back ground mode 104Selecting a partition 105 Selecting auto copy mode 106 Pressing the Exit key repeatedly to exit the Menu modeMaking auto copy Slide the REC key to start recording to the partition Selecting source drive 107 Making disk copy 108While DVD is flashing, press the ENTER/YES key Rec area If you are sure, press the ENTER/YES key 109 110 File copy function Making file copy 111 When a recorded DVD-RW or CD-RW is set When a recorded DVD-R or CD-R disk is set112 After making audio file selection, press the ENTER/YES key Formatting in the DDR mode 113About mirror disk Use the Menu dial to select DDR and press the ENTER/YES key 114 Making dual drive recording 115 116 Data export to PC Connecting PC to the unit How to unmount the PD204 from the PC117 118 Example of copying data to a computer hard diskExample of exporting data to a computer application Click on Convert -, followed by Done indicated by an arrow 119 120 121 Creating and editing ALE files Edit EDL File menu About an ALE file Creating a new ALE file While New file is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key 123 While Video format is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key After making necessary settings, press the Exit key 125 Adding audio file entries to an ALE fileWhile ALL-TAKE.ale is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key While New entry is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key After adding audio file entries, press the Exit key How to set a file as Circle Take Viewing and editing audio file entries 127Viewing audio file entries Deleting an audio file entry Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE filePress the Exit key twice Press the ENTER/YES key to resave the ALE file 129 Editing an ALE fileEditing an ALE file name After completing editing the name, press the ENTER/YES key Remaking an ALE file While Remake ALE is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keySelect the desired type and press the ENTER/YES key Deleting an ALE file 131After Remake ALE completes, press the Exit key Press the ENTER/YES key to delete the filePage 133 Menu mode About Menu mode 135 Menu name Contents Displayed order SYS Setup menu Press the Exit key repeatedly until you exit the Menu mode Project name setting Set project nameCharacters you can enter using the Menu dial Characters you can enter using the alphanumeric keys Date Default file name setting Default file nameTake Reel After entering the scene name, press the ENTER/YES key 139 Default track name setting Default TrkName 141 Next event number setting Next event No Recording FS/bit length setting Record FS&Bit 143 Pull up/down setting Pull up/down Digital output signal format selection Digital out Diagnoses file setting Diagnoses 145Off Does not create a diagnoses file Peak hold time setting Peak hold Tone rec time setting Slate tone/pop tone recording mode setting Tone rec modeTone rec On/Off setting 147 POP Tone End pop tone setting 149 Pause cancel time setting Pause time USB keyboard type setting Keyboard Sel 151 Pre recording time setting Pre rec time Maximum file length setting Max file length 153 Continuous recording function Auto part. link When Max file length is set to 4GB 155 False start mode setting False startExamples Delete Grouping setting Limiter parameter setting Limiter parameterThreshold level setting Mono The limiter for each channel works independently 157 Ratio setting Analog OUT nominal level setting Stereo out level 159 Monitor speaker mute setting Speaker mute Write error On or Off setting Error tone output setting Error tone Input clip On/Off setting Batt warning On /Off setting161 Disk warning time setting Chain play mode setting Chain play 163AutoPly ROM version checking Version 165 While BATT. warning is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Battery low voltage warning setting BATT. warning 167 DC-IN low voltage warning setting DC-IN warning Power supply priority setting Power priority 169 Battery priority setting Active battery Battery setting examples Power priority DC-IN, Active battery BATT1Power priority BATT., Active battery BATT1 BATT2 171 Battery remaining time BATT. Remain 173 Battery status BATT. status Rec Run 174 175 System clock selection Sync clockWhile Sync Clock is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Video 176 TC frame rate selection Frame rate 177 Generator mode selection Gen modeExt Run Free Run 178 Internal TC generator setting Set Gen TC Editing the time code value in Rec run mode Editing the time code value in Free run mode179 User bit setting Set Gen Ubit Jamming the time code value in Free run mode180 Editing the user bit 181 182 Jam mode setting JAM mode 183 Time code output source selection Sel. TC OutRepro Gen Default LTC start time setting Default LTC start 184Press the ENTER/YES key again 185 LTC start time editing Edit LTC start 186 Ubit setting of playback time code RepTC UbitMMDDYYff DDMMYYff Time code output while paused Rep pause TC 187Off 188 Automatic recording start by external TC Recin via ExtTC 189 Internal TC generator power-off timer TC PWR Timer 190 Editing a file name Edit file name 191Enter the desired name 192 193 Line No Contents Details Editing descriptor information 194Adding descriptor information Deleting descriptor information Viewing iXML Chunk data information 195Editing iXML Chunk data information Select iXML descriptor and press the ENTER/YES key 196 Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete file 197 Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del. file Formatting a disk or a hard disk partition Format Format Mode198 Drive Format mode selection Volume label settingMake settings of the items 199 Physical format on/off setting 200Normal While Execute is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key 201 202 Editing the reel number Volume label Reel No 203 Record protection On/Off setting Rec protect 204 Resume function On/Off setting Resume 205 Partition protection On/Off setting Part. protect 206 HDD operating time display HDD Ope. Time 207 Load Setup menu User box name entry User box selection 209 Specifications Analog Input CH1 ~ Inputs/outputs Recording/playback General211 Physical dimensions Block diagram 184 Index 215 Affect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC Directive For the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Page Fostex CO