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Ventilation

Allow a distance of 10 cm between the unit and the wall so that heat generated from the unit will be released effectively. Also, allow enough space between the unit and other devices. If you mount the unit in an audio rack, keep a space of 10 cm to the side panel. Remove the rear panel of the rack or open a vent hole. If heat release is inadequate, the unit will retain heat inside the unit, which may cause a ﬁre.

Interference

The MD8 uses high-frequency digital circuits that may cause interference on radios and tele- visions placed close to it. If interference does occur, relocate the affected equipment.

Copyright

© 1997 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved.

No part of the MD8 software or this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of Yamaha Corporation.

Trademarks

MD DATA and MiniDisc are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Package Contents

The MD8 package should contain the following items. Make sure that you have them all.

•MD8 Multitrack MD Recorder

•AC power cord

•This Owner’s Manual

Contact your Yamaha dealer if something is missing.

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MD8—Owner’s Manual

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Yamaha MD8 owner manual Keep This Manual For Future Reference

Contents

Multitrack MD Recorder Varoitus Safety Instructions Read the Following Before Operating the MD8 Keep This Manual For Future Reference Contents Repeat, Cue List & Program Play 10. MD8 Applications Welcome to the MD8 MD8 FeaturesMixer Recorder Welcome to the MD8 MiniDisc Buying Discs for the MD8Type Logo Description Topside View Touring the MD8 Input Channels Fader Group Assign switchesPAN control Master Section Pitch indicators Status indicatorsMTC, Midi CLK, and MMC indicators TOC Edit indicator Auto Punch indicator Repeat mode indicators& OUT indicators Track record indicators Disc Transport buttons Disc Transport SectionAuto Punch I/O button Song Search buttons Repeat button B Repeat buttonsMark Search & Mark buttons Display button Rear Panel Power ON/OFF switch MIC/LINE INPUTs Line Input 9-10/11-12 Track Direct OUTs MIC/LINE INPUTs 1 Phantom Power ON/OFF switch Front Connectors Quick-Start System First Session Turning on the MD8 Connecting the Power CordLoading a Disc Recording the First Track GRP Method Making the Connections GRP & DIR Listening to the First Track DIR MethodMonitoring & Recording GRP & DIR Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recorded Overdubbing Record the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder MixdownMix and reﬁne your music as follows Advanced Multitracking An Overview of Multitrack RecordingBasic Multitracking About Monitoring Up MIC/LINE Track 1 disc Input 1 jack/XLR Multi-Source Mixing Record the ﬁnal mix to your stereo master recorder Mix and reﬁne your music as described on Searching for Blanks Recording & Mixing TechniquesRecording a New Song Use the Data dial to select a Recording mode Setting the Recording ModeRec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time Minutes Disc Recording Titling Discs & Songs Press the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC ButtonManual Punch In/Out Using the REC Select buttons Press the footswitch to start playback Using a Footswitch Auto Punch In/Out Setting the In/Out Points On-the-Fly Using SET and Last REC Search Single Take Auto Punch In/Out Play Record WaitRecord Leaving Auto Punch In/Out mode Auto Punch with a Footswitch Multi Take Auto Punch In/Out Go back to above Press Enter to prepare for recording the second take Use the Data dial to select the Take you want to audition Auditioning Your Takes Setting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Tracks Ping-Pong Recording Set the faders on the source channels to the 7-8 mark Preparing for Ping-PongSet the Monitor Level control as required Source Tracks Checking the Ping-Pong Operation Rehearsing Ping-PongPerforming Ping-Pong for Real Destination Track Overdub Source Ping-Pong with Overdub Continue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Toggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Adjusting the PitchPitch Mode Before Indicators Using a Footswitch Applying Effects at Mixdown Applying Effects Set the effects processor as required Applying Effects when RecordingApplying Effects with Ping-Pong From processor’s output Patching in Signal Processors Searching for Songs Quick Search FunctionsRewind & Fast Forward Shuttle Playback Function Cue/Review To return to normal playback speed, press Play again Searching for the Last Rec in & OUT PointsLocating Speciﬁc Points Searching for Markers Marker IndicatorsInserting Markers Original Song Press the Adjust button Adjusting Markers Adjusting Markers Press the Enter button to erase the marker Erasing MarkersBefore Erase After Erase Repeat, Cue List & Program Play Press the Repeat button to cancel All Song Repeat playbackOne Song Repeat All Song Repeat Repeat Song Press the Repeat button to cancel A-B RepeatRepeat Cue List Cue List Playback & CopyUse the Data dial to select Edit or NEW Program Program PlaybackPress the Play button to start Program playback Editing Songs & Tracks Viewing Disc Contents Use the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Erasing DiscsCopying & Converting Songs Press the Enter button to copy Use the Data dial to select another trackUse the Data dial to select a blank area Before Renumbering SongsSong Copy After Press Enter once more to move the song to the new position Moving SongsPress Enter to renumber the songs Press the Enter button to divide Dividing SongsSong 1 before divide Song 1 after divide Song Before combine After combine Combining SongsPress the Enter button to combine Erasing Tracks Erasing SongsUse the Data dial to select the song you want to erase Press the Enter button to erase Press Enter again to erase Erasing PartsBefore Part Erase After Part Erase Press Enter again to copy Copying Tracks Source Track Copying Parts Frame Display Other FunctionsDisplay Dimmer Peak Hold About Tempo Maps Using the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi SystemMD8 & Midi Setting Up a Synchronized Midi System Setting the MD8 for MTC Operation Using MTCSetting the Midi Sequencer MTC Cabling Note Use the Data dial to select MTC Midi Timecode Programming the Tempo Map Using Midi ClockSetting the Midi Sequencer A once again ﬂashes on the display Deleting Steps in a Tempo Map 001 2/4 010 3/4 005 6/8 000 4/4 Use the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Selecting Midi Clock for synchronizationSaving a Tempo Map Function Controlling the MD8 with MMC Enabling MMC Setting the MMC Device IDPress the Enter button to return to the Utility menu Use the Data wheel to set this parameter to on or OFF Meter Step Measure Time Tempo Map Chart One-Take Recording 10 MD8 Applications Midi Home Studio Track transfer Using the MD8 with Another Mixer Markers Beyond the BasicsEffects Return Monitoring Pitch Applications Mixdown What’s the difference between MiniDiscs and MD Data Discs? 12 Q&A Section How many songs can I store on an MD Data disc? Troubleshooting Midi sequencer does not MMC remote control doesSynchronize to the MD8 Not work MD8 Transport Modes Appendix Message Meaning Display Messages Digital/Audio Speciﬁcations Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice General Block Diagram Dimensions Glossary Midi Timecode-SeeMTC Glossary Numerics Index High EQ MTC Vari Midi Implementation Chart Session Info