Chapter 3: Names and Functions

• When SHIFTed:

You can reverse the input phase of each channel.

When reversed, the [REV.] indicator below the bar-graph meter is lit (see page 83).

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 83).

• When SHIFTed:

Switches on/off of the link function of each channel.

The [LINK] indicator for a linked channel is lit. You can control the link master gain by the [LINK MASTER] dial (see page 82).

f.[SEND LEVEL] control

Controls the channel send level to the stereo bus (see page 83). Note that when the “Disk Feed” item in the “SYS SETUP” menu of the MENU mode is set to “Post”, it controls the send level to the corresponding track as well as the send level to the stereo bus (see page 169).

g.[PEAK/LINK] indicator

Lights in green when the channel is linked.

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

h.[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.

• When the [INPUT SEL] switch is set to "LINE":

+4dBu to -32dBu

• When the [INPUT SEL] switch is set to "MIC":

-34dBu to -70dBu

i.[REV.] indicator

Lights when the phase is reversed.

j.[LIM.] indicator

Lights when the limiter function is enabled.

When the limiter is actually working, the indicator flashes.

k.Bargraph meter (on each of channels 1 through 6)

Indicates the input or output levels of the channel.

l.[READY] indicator

Flashes when the track is armed (in record ready mode). When recording starts, it lights up.

23.ST BUS bargraph meters

Indicates the input or output levels of the stereo bus (L and R) or battery remaining (see page 26). The display mode can be selected by the [EXIT/BATT] key.

24.LCD display

Displays information for time, file, settings, etc. (see page 56).

Location Recorder Model PD606

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Fostex PD606 PAN key, Send Level control, PEAK/LINK indicator, Gain control, REV. indicator, LIM. indicator, LCD display