Fostex PD204 PFL/SEL key, PAN key, Peak indicator, Gain control, REV. indicator, LIM. indicator

Chapter 3: Names and Functions

d.[PFL/SEL] key

This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions.

• When unSHIFTed:

While pressing down the [PFL/SEL] key(s) for the desired channel(s), you can monitor the pre-fader signal(s) of the channel(s) (see page 83). Switches on/off of PFL (Pre Fader Listen) for each channel (1 through 4).

• When SHIFTed:

You can reverse the input phase of each channel.

When reversed, the [REV.] indicator left the [GAIN] control is lit (see page 82).

e.[PAN] key

This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions.

• When unSHIFTed:

Selects the pan mode for sending the channel signal to the stereo bus. Each press of the key switches among three modes: "L" (left), "C" (center), “OFF” and “R” (right). The indicator of the selected pan mode is lit (see page 82).

• When SHIFTed:

Switches on/off of the limiter of the corresponding channel (see page 79). When it is on, the [LIM.] indicator left the [GAIN] control is lit. When the limiter is working, the indicator quickly flashes. You can set the limiter parameter using the "Limiter parameter" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 156).

f.[PEAK] indicator

Lights or flashes in red when the input signal reaches the peak level.

g.[GAIN] control

Controls the channel input gain. Depending on the setting of the [INPUT SEL] switch on the top panel, you can control the gain within the following ranges (see page 80).

• When the [INPUT SEL] switch is set to "LINE":	+4dBu to -32dBu
• When the [INPUT SEL] switch is set to "MIC":	-34dBu to -70dBu

h.[REV.] indicator

Lights up when the phase of each input channel is reversed.

You can reverse the phase by pressing the [SHIFT] key followed by the [PFL/SEL] key.

i.[LIM.] indicator

Flashes when the limiter function of each input channel is enabled and lights up when the limiter function is active. You can enable or disable the limiter function by pressing the [SHIFT] key followed by the [PAN] key.

j.[MASTER LIM.] indicator

Flashes when the limiter function of the stereo bus is enabled and lights up when the limiter funtion is active. You can enable or disable the limiter function by pressing the [SHIFT] key followed by the [MASTER LINK] key.

k.[MASTER LINK] indicator

Lights up when the [MASTER (L, R)] controls are linked. You can link or unlink the controls by pressing the [MASTER LINK] key.

50 Location Recorder Model PD204