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Fostex D824 - page 1
<About this manual> This manual is the Quick Operation Guide for the Model D824/D1624. This manual describes important information for using the recorder for the first time including "Preparation of a recording medium" and "Formatting a disk". Please read this manual carefully before using the recorder. In addition, this m ...
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Fostex D824 - page 2
2 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN O ...
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3 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide <Recording media> This recorder is not equipped with recording media for recording and playback. Please read the section from page 5 to prepare the recording media to record, playback, and edit data on the recorder. <Damages> Fostex in not responsible for any direct or consequential damages caused by o ...
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4 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Contents Package contents ............................................................................................................ 5 Re c o r d i n g m ed i a ............................................................................................................. 5 Preparation for the current drive ...... ...
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Fostex D824 - page 5
5 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Package contents Main unit Detachable controller Dust cover Install this cover over the connectors on the removable case after you install the hard disk. Refer to page “7” for more information. Hard disk fixing screws Use these screws to fix the hard disk to the removable case. Refer to page “7” for more i ...
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Fostex D824 - page 6
6 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Preparation for the current drive Removable case Hard disk unit Dust cover Insulation seals Lock-unlock key Fixing screws This recorder has a slot for an optional hard disk. First you need to install a hard disk into the removable case included in this recorder package before you install it into the slot. The foll ...
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Fostex D824 - page 7
7 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide <Note> When you assemble the case, follow the note below: If a projecting part on the hard disk touches the cover, apply the insulation seal (included in the package) to the surface of the case where the part would touch. If you use the disk with its part touching the cover, a short-circuit may occur, leadin ...
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Fostex D824 - page 8
8 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Installing the removable case in the recorder 1 . Remove the blank panel that covers the slot for the disk on the front panel of the recorder . (Note: Do not insert your fingers into the slot when the slot cover is open. Otherwise, electrical shock or injury may occur.) 2 . Install the removable case (containing a ...
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Fostex D824 - page 9
9 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide 42 ∞ _ OL 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Formatting a hard disk drive After installing a hard disk drive into the recorder, you must format the disk; otherwise you cannot record or playback any data. Note that the following explanation assumes that the disk is unformatted. If you want ...
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Fostex D824 - page 10
10 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide SETUP REMAIN FORMAT 42 ∞ _ OL 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7. Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button. The screen changes from the format menu in SETUP mode to the ABS Time Base display. 42 ∞ _ OL 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 6. Press the EXECUTE/YE ...
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Fostex D824 - page 11
11 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide It is a good idea to check the available recording time after you format the disk. To do so, press the DISP SEL key to display the REMAIN time indication, which indicates the available recording time and recording space in the selected Time Base unit. (The following example shows a disk with 6 hours 37 minutes 20 ...
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Fostex D824 - page 12
12 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide This recorder contains an internal clock function. Upon finishing format of the current drive, set internal clock to the present time by procedure explained below. Procedures below is explained on the assumption that current drive has been formatted, the program head (ABS 0) is displayed and this recorder is on s ...
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Fostex D824 - page 13
13 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Connecting a analog mixer Connecting a mixer that has eight T APE INs and eight BUSS OUT s (or GROUP OUT s) Connect TAPE INs 1-8 of the mixer to ANALOG OUTs 1- 8 of the D824, and connect BUSS OUTs (GROUP OUTs) 1-8 to ANALOG INs 1-8 of the D824. With this example, you can make simultaneous eight- track recordings. ...
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Fostex D824 - page 14
14 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Connecting a mixer that has sixteen T APE INs and eight BUSS OUT s (or GROUP OUT s) Connect TAPE INs 1-16 of the mixer to ANALOG OUTs 1-16 of the D1624, and connect BUSS OUTs (GROUP OUTs) 1-8 to ANALOG INs 1-8 of the D1624. With this example, you can make simultaneous eight- track recordings (track 1-8, or 9-16). ...
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Fostex D824 - page 15
15 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Q FREQ GAIN Q FREQ GAIN Q FREQ GAIN INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 PAD 26dB A B PAD 26dB A B PAD 26dB A B PAD 26dB A B -16 -60 +10 -34 -16 -60 +10 -34 -16 -60 -16 -60 TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 ...
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Fostex D824 - page 16
16 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Basic recording After you finish preparing a recording media and connecting a mixer, you can start basic recording using this recorder. Initial settings Set all RECORD TRACK select keys to “SAFE.” The track indicators (square frames) turn off. Locate the top of the selected Program (ABS 0). T urn off the V ar ...
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Fostex D824 - page 17
17 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Basic analog recording Before you start a new session, initialize the recorder . 1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the desired recording track to set it in READY mode. The “ready” track indicator (a small square) flashes on the display. Selecting a recording track Adjusting the recording level This reco ...
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Fostex D824 - page 18
18 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Everybody makes mistakes. If you make a mistake in recording, you can restore and re-do the data that existed before the mistake occurred. These functions are called “Undo” and “Redo,” and are executed by the UNDO/REDO key on the control panel. The Undo function enables you to cancel the latest recording ...
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Fostex D824 - page 19
19 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Assuming that the recorder is connected to an external digital mixing console, let's make a basic multitrack recording of "adat" digital signals. (See the instruction manual of the digital mixing console about how to output "adat" digital signals from the console.) To make a multitrack re ...
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Fostex D824 - page 20
20 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide 44.1kHz SETUP 42 ∞ _ OL 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 44.1kHz SETUP 42 ∞ _ OL 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 5. Select [D.out adat] by using the JOG dial, and press the EXECUTE/YES key . Now the Digital Out is set to "adat". Setting the refere ...
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Fostex D824 - page 21
21 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Multitrack recording is a term for the series of processes in which you record various sound sources to different tracks and combine them into two mixes (L and R). This recording involves an important process called “overdubbing,” in which you record additional sound sources to different tracks while monitori ...
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Fostex D824 - page 22
22 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Mixdown Initialize the recorder. Recording in a new Program 1. While this recorder is stopped, press the PGM key . The display indicates [Select PGM!] momentarily, then shows the title of Program 1. The Program number and [SURE?] flash. 2 . Turn the JOG dial clockwise to select [New Program?]. The “?” mark of ...
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Fostex D824 - page 23
23 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide <Selecting the desired Program from multiple Programs> If you have set up multiple Programs on the disk, you first need to select the target Program prior to recording, playback, or edit. To select a Program, follow the steps below. Do not select a different Program until you finish the session. 1. While th ...
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Fostex D824 - page 24
24 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Playback using the V ari-pitch function V ari-pitch function procedures 4. Set the desired pitch data using the JOG dial. Rotating the JOG dial enables you to hear changes in playback speed. Rotating the dial clockwise increases the speed, and rotating it counter-clockwise decreases the speed. T o continue the pl ...
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Fostex D824 - page 25
25 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Reference manual refernece pages This section lists the reference page numbers for this recorder functions and features explained in the Reference Manual. **************Reference pages************* Main features ...................................................................................................... ...
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Fostex D824 - page 26
26 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance con ...
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Fostex D824 - page 27
27 D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide Memo ...
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FOSTEX CORPORA TION 3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, T okyo, Japan 196-0021 FOSTEX CORPORA TION OF AMERICA 15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U.S.A. © PRINTED IN JAP AN JAN. 2000 8288 463 000 FX ...
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