Preparation before recording | Fostex PD606 guide

Chapter 5: Recording/Playback

Preparation before recording

Before starting audio recording, make necessary settings in the quick setup mode (or the MENU mode), as well as mixer settings.

Setup for recording in quick setup mode

In the quick setup mode, you can make basic settings for recording via the Home screen, while you can make all preferences for the unit via the appropriate menu items in the MENU mode. You can make the settings of the following items listed below from the status information area pointed by the arrow on the Home screen example below.

1. LTC frame rate

2. System reference clock

3. Recording Fs/bit

4. TC recording mode

5. Clock pull up/down

6. Prioritized power source

How to make settings in the quick setup mode

You can make settings in the quick setup mode by following the procedure below.

FILE

LINK MASTER

QUICK SET

ENTER/YES

PREV CUE NEXT

MENU

space

ABC

DEF

LOCATE

FILE

CUE

CIRCLE TAKE

QUICK SET

TIME

FILE SEL LIGHT

EXIT

LINK MASTER

PAUSE

REC

POWER

ENTER/YES

ON

1

2

3

GHI

JKL

MNO

CLEAR

PREV CUE NEXT

OFF

PRE REC JAM

SLATE

FALSE START

SHIFT

TC SET

DRV,PAT. CONTRAST

BATT

MENU

4

5

6

MS R

1 1 / 3 / 5 + 2 / 4 / 6

ACCESS

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

symbol

ON

TONE

C4

L

2

ST BUS

OFF

OFF

MIC

C3

6

3

READY TRK

HDD

DVD

7

8

9

0

C2

5

4 C1

ST

PD606 LOCATION RECORDEREXIT

SOLO

MONO

MONITOR

BATT

MIN MAX

PHONES

1)While the display shows the Home screen and the unit is stopped, press the [QUICK SET] key.

By default, "FRAME" in the status information area flashes.

Flashing

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Fostex PD606 owner manual Preparation before recording, Setup for recording in quick setup mode

Contents

Model PD606 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Names and functions Basic connections Recording/playback 101 Force jam to external time code Cue point settingAdvanced operations Basic playback Menu mode 196 171180 Specifications Introduction of this manual About replacing the lithium battery Precautions on installation Introduction Location Recorder Model PD606 Main features Main features and functions Time Code IN/OUT connectors Stereo bus output connector What is in the box? PD606 Shoulder belt Driver software CD Main features Location Recorder Model PD606 Preparation before using the PD606 Table of contents Preparation of power supply Mounting the battery Important settings for using the battery Low battery warning setting Protector adjustment Saving the battery power Battery condition display Dismounting the battery Low battery warning setting Using DC-IN Connecting the AC adaptorImportant settings for using DC Turning on the power Power switch Press the ENTER/YES key to confirm the setting Turning off the powerUse the Menu dial to adjust the display contrast Display backlight and contrast Internal clock setting While SYS Setup is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Use the Menu dial to select Edit and press the ENTER/YES key Enter the desired date/time data Slide the Open lever to the right Preparation of a DVD-RAM diskInserting a disk Insert a disk to the drive slot Reel No Initial format of a DVD-RAM diskDrive Format Press the ENTER/YES key While Are you sure? flashes, press the ENTER/YES key While 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 screws Names and Functions Internal monitor speaker Angle adjustment armHandle USB PC connector Series B Receptacle ST BUS OUT connector XLR-5-32 type/balancedUSB Kybd connector Series a Receptacle/USB DC in 12-24V connector XLR-4-32 type/male Time Code in connector XLR-3-31 type/balanced Analog Input connectors XLR-3-31 type/balancedTime Code OUT connector XLR-3-32 type/balanced Right side panel Digital I/O connector D-sub 25-pin/female Word in termination switchWORD/VIDEO in and Word OUT connectors BNC type Angle adjustment arm 9P-REMOTE connector D-sub 9-pin/female Operation About Non-shift mode and Shift mode Power switchShift key/indicator Front panel File SEL / DRV, PAT key Quick SET keyTime / TC SET key Light / Contrast key Locate key Access indicator HDD, DVDMENU/LINK Master dial / ENTER/YES key Clear key Slate TONE, OFF, MIC switch PRE REC switchJAM switch 14. / Prev and / Next keys Circle Take / False Start key Pause key/indicator greenREC key/indicator red Slate microphone ST BUS Master control Mixer sectionST BUS Ready key for stereo tracks Ready key for each track LIM. indicator PEAK/LINK indicatorREV. indicator Ready indicator Monitor select dial Monitor mode select switchMonitor section Monitor control BATT1 indicatorBATT2 indicator Phones jack HPF switches Input SEL switchesMicrophone power supply switches Stop key/indicator green Open lever Battery mountRear panel Protectors Time display LCD display detailsHome screen Ubit ABS Status information Current drive/file number File name/Next file nameDisk remaining Protect icon Screen examples Menu list screen Edit EDL File menu screen Other connection Input connectionOutput connection Input connection Analog audio signals mic/lineDigital audio signals External time code Sync signal Analog audio input connection Time code input connection Sync signal connectionDigital audio input connection External analog Device External device Output connectionAnalog audio devices Digital audio devices External device Time code output connection Analog audio output connectionDigital audio output connection Word clock output connection Function keys Other connectionsUSB keyboard connection USB keyboard Other keys ShortcutsControl key CTRL+ L key Acts the same as the Locate key on the panel How it works PC connectionExternal controller connection CUE point entry Power connection Optional AC adaptor, etc External TC generator Connection examplesConnection example for recording Camera For backup purpose VTR Basic connections Location Recorder Model PD606 Playback Recording analog audio signalsRecording digital audio signals Preparation before recording Setup for recording in quick setup modeHow to make settings in the quick setup mode 23 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND Frame rate selection for LTC or external time codeSystem clock reference selection Sampling frequency and bit length selection TC generator mode setting TC recording modeClock pull up/pull down setting Free Free Run, Rec-R Rec-Run, 24H-R 24H-Run, EXT Ext Run Recording source setting Settings in the Menu modePower source priority selection Pre/post fader selection Partition link setting Default file name settingMaximum file size setting Error tone output setting Mixer settings Input signal selection High-pass filter setting Limiter setting Limiter function Adjusting the input gain for channels 1 throughAbout gain adjustment Zero-crossing control function Input channel link Phase setting for channels 1 through Controlling signals sent to the stereo bus Monitoring recording signals Monitors a solo track/input channel Arming tracks safe/ready setting 44.1kHz/24Bit , 48kHz/24Bit When the DVD drive is selected When partition 2 is selected Selecting the drive for recording Press the Ready key to arm the desired track for recording Recording analog audioStarting recording Slide the REC key Canceling recording False Start About overloading during recording Recording in Pre rec mode Recording a slate tone/slate mic signal Hints Selecting the sampling frequency/bit length Recording digital audioSelecting recording source Selecting the system clock Selecting the TC frame rate Selecting the TC generate mode TC recording modeRecording time code Time code starts from the internal RTC real-time clock data Off Setting the time code outputAutomatic record start by external time code Repro Set the JAM switch to on Force jam to external time code Viewing the cue point list Cue point settingSetting a cue point on the fly during audio recording Editing a cue point Editing a cue label Adding a new cue point to the cue point list Deleting a cue point Selecting a file from the File SEL screen Basic playbackNormal audio playback Time code playback 100Cueing playback Skipping by file Skip / locate functions101 Skipping by cue point Locating to the end REC END of a file 102Locating to the beginning ABS 0 of a file Locating to the previous locate point After entering desired time value, press the Locate key 103Locating to the desired time 104 Locating to the desired cue point 105 Selecting a partition Back ground mode106 Selecting auto copy mode 107 Making auto copy Pressing the Exit key repeatedly to exit the Menu mode108 Slide the REC key to start recording to the partition DVD-RAM disk Hard disk partition 109Selecting source drive While DVD is flashing, press the ENTER/YES key 110Making disk copy Rec area 111 If you are sure, press the ENTER/YES key File copy function 112 113 Making file copy 114 When a recorded DVD-R or CD-R disk is setWhen a recorded DVD-RW or CD-RW is set After making audio file selection, press the ENTER/YES key About mirror disk Formatting in the DDR mode115 116 Use the Menu dial to select DDR and press the ENTER/YES key 117 Making dual drive recording Macintosh OSX 118Macintosh OS 119 Connecting PC to the unitHow to unmount the PD606 from the PC Example of exporting data to a computer application 120Example of copying data to a computer hard disk 121 Click on Convert -, followed by Done indicated by an arrow 122 Creating and editing ALE files Edit EDL File menu 123 Creating a new ALE file About an ALE file 125 While New file is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key While Video format is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key After making necessary settings, press the Exit keyYou can select between On and Off the default is Off You can select from among 23.97, 30, 24, 29.97 While ALL-TAKE.ale is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Adding audio file entries to an ALE file127 While New entry is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key How to set Circle Take to a file After adding audio file entries, press the Exit key Viewing audio file entries Viewing and editing audio file entries129 Press the Exit key twice Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE fileDeleting an audio file entry Press the ENTER/YES key to resave the ALE file Editing an ALE file name Editing an ALE file131 After completing editing the name, press the ENTER/YES key Select the desired type and press the ENTER/YES key Remaking an ALE fileWhile Remake ALE is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Audio file entry list in the ALE file is not After Remake ALE completes, press the Exit key 133Deleting an ALE file Press the ENTER/YES key to delete the filePage Menu mode 135 Shift key Menu list screen Whole Menu list Menu name Contents 137 SYS Setup menu Characters you can enter using the Menu dial Project name setting Set project namePress the Exit key repeatedly until you exit the Menu mode Characters you can enter using the alphanumeric keys Take Default file name setting Default file nameDate Reel Any number between 001 and 999 can be entered 141After entering the scene name, press the ENTER/YES key Default track name setting Default TrkName Next event number setting Next event No 143 Recording FS/bit length setting Record FS&Bit Pull up/down setting Pull up/down 145 Analog Recording source setting Rec source selDigital Digital output signal format selection Digital out 147 Off Does not create a diagnoses file Diagnoses file setting DiagnosesYou can select from among On and Off the default is On Peak hold time setting Peak hold 149 Tone rec On/Off setting Slate tone/pop tone recording mode setting Tone rec modeTone rec time setting End pop tone setting 151 Pause cancel time setting Pause time USB keyboard type setting Keyboard Sel 153 Pre recording time setting Pre rec time 155 Maximum file length setting Max file lengthSelectable between 2GB and 4GB the default is 2GB Ends Selectable between On and Off the default is OffContinuous recording function Auto part. link Continues recording on the next partition When Max file length is set to 4GB 157 False start mode setting False start Examples Limiter parameter setting Limiter parameter 159 Selectable between 1 3 and 1 5 the default is 1 Selectable between -12dBFS and -6dBFS the default is -6dBFSRatio setting ST BUS OUT nominal level setting Stereo out level 161 Custom settings for monitoring Monitor custom 163 Monitor speaker mute setting Speaker mute You can select between On and Off the default is On 165 Error tone output setting Error toneWrite error On or Off setting Input clip On/Off setting Options Disk warning time setting 167 Back to the end Chain play mode setting Chain playUnit stops when an audio file is played back to the end AutoPly Pre/post fader selection Disk Feed You can select from among Pre or Post the default is PreSignal unaffected by the Send Level control is recorded 169 ROM version checking Version DC-IN warning Active battery171 Battery low voltage warning setting BATT. warning While BATT. warning is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key DC-IN low voltage warning setting DC-IN warning 173 Power supply priority setting Power priority DC-IN and Batt the default is DC-IN 175 Battery priority setting Active batteryBATT1 and BATT2 the default is BATT1 Power priority BATT., Active battery BATT1 Battery setting examplesPower priority DC-IN, Active battery BATT1 177 BATT2 Battery remaining time BATT. Remain 179 Battery status BATT. statusCurrently used battery is highlighted Age in one minute steps 180 While Sync Clock is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key System clock selection Sync clock181 Video TC frame rate selection Frame rate 182 Generator mode selection Gen mode 183 184 Internal TC generator setting Set Gen TCWhen Rec Run is selected When Free Run is selected 185 Editing the time code value in Rec run modeEditing the time code value in Free run mode 186 User bit setting Set Gen UbitJamming the time code value in Free run mode 187 Editing the user bit Used Jam mode setting JAM mode188 Is used Repro Time code output source selection Sel. TC Out189 Gen Press the ENTER/YES key again Default LTC start time setting Default LTC start190 LTC start time editing Edit LTC start 191 MMDDYYff Ubit setting of playback time code RepTC Ubit192 DDMMYYff 193 You can select from among On and Off the default is OffTime code output while paused Rep pause TC Off Unit, the unit automatically starts recording Automatic recording start by external TC Recin via ExtTC194 Unit, the unit does not automatically start recording Internal TC generator power-off timer TC PWR Timer 195 196 Enter the desired name Editing a file name Edit file name197 198 Line No Contents Details 199 Adding descriptor information 200Editing descriptor information Deleting descriptor information Editing iXML Chunk data information 201Viewing iXML Chunk data information Select iXML descriptor and press the ENTER/YES key Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete file 202 Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del. file 203 204 Format ModeFormatting a disk or a hard disk partition Format Drive Make settings of the items Volume label settingFormat mode selection 205 Normal Physical format on/off setting206 207 While Execute is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Editing the reel number Volume label Reel No 208 Record protection On/Off setting Rec protect 209 Resume function On/Off setting Resume 210 Partition protection On/Off setting Part. protect 211 HDD operating time display HDD Ope. Time 212 Load Setup menu 213 User box name entry User box selectionYou can select between Box No0 and Box No6 Specifications 215 Inputs/outputs 217 Recording/playbackGeneral Physical dimensions Diagram Block Index 221 Declaration of EC Directive Affect of Immunity on This Equipment For the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Page 465333