Fostex PD204 Microphone power supply switches, HPF frequency controls, HPF switches, Open lever

Chapter 3: Names and Functions

5.Microphone power supply switches

You should set each switch to the appropriate position depending on the microphone connected to the corresponding input (see page 79).

DM	No power is supplied. (For a dynamic microphone)
48V	48 V phantom power is supplied.
T12	12 V A-B power (T12) is supplied.

6.[HPF] frequency controls

Each control adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter for the corresponding input (see page 79).

The adjustable range is from 50 Hz to 300 Hz.

7.[HPF] switches

Each switch selects the high pass filter response from the followings (see page 80).

OFF, -6 dB/oct. and -12 dB/oct.

8.[STOP] key/indicator (green)

Stops the recorder, as well as stops the disk rotation.

<Note>: While operating the unit on battery, we recommend using the [STOP] key to stop the disk rotation for saving battery power.

By pressing the [REW] or [F FWD] key while holding down the [STOP] key, the following operation is possible.

[STOP] + [REW]	Moves the recorder to the beginning (ABS 0) of the cur-
	rent file.
[STOP] + [F FWD]	Moves the recorder to the recording end (REC END) of
	the current file.

9.[PLAY] key/indicator (green)

Starts playback.

10.[F FWD] key/indicator (green)

Pressing this key while stopped fast-forwards the recorder at maximum 30 x speed.

Pressing this key during playback fast-forwards with sound (cues forwards) at 2 x speed.

Pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key moves the recorder to the recording end (REC END) of the current file.

11.[REW] key/indicator (green)

Pressing this key while stopped rewinds the recorder at maximum 30 x speed.

Pressing this key during playback rewinds with sound (cues backwards) at 2 x speed.

Pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key moves the recorder to the beginning (ABS 0) of the current file.

12.[PANEL LOCK] switch

Switches the panel lock function active (LOCKED) or inactive (OFF). When set it to the “LOCKED” position, all keys except the [REC], [PAUSE] and [EXIT/BATT] keys are inactive.

13.[OPEN] lever

Releases the lock of the protection cover of the tray (see page 33). When you close the cover, press and lock the protection cover by hand.

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