Fostex FD-8 Manual de usuario

Owner’sManual

RL4321

8765

REWIND/ F FWD/

JOG

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LR LR LR LR

MID

5k200

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MID

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MID

5k200

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INPUT TRK 1

AUX2

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AUX1

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GAIN

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PAN

INPUT TRK 2

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

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INPUT TRK 3

AUX2

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INPUT TRK 4

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0000

MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L

INPUT

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INPUT

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INPUT

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INPUT

OFF

LR LR LR LR

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

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MID

5k200

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300

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MID

INPUT TRK 5

AUX2

200

AUX1

SHIFT

MID

GAIN

300

900

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 6

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 7

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 8

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

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PAN

100

MASTER

0000

AUX RTN

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MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L MONRMON L

INPUT

OFF

TRK 5

10 10

LEVEL

TRK 6

INPUT

OFF TRK 7

INPUT

OFF TRK 8

INPUT

OFF

SELECTOR

L/R

L/R+MON

MON

DIGITALMULTITRACKER

PLAYSTOPRECORD

LOCATE REC END

LOCATEABS 0

CLIPBOARD PLAY

AUTO

PUNCH

ACCESS

TIME BASE

/NO

EXIT

SELSETUP

AUTO RTN

PGM SEL

AUTO RTN

OUTINEND

STOREHOLD/ /YES

EXECUTE

AUTO PLAY

OUTINSTART

EDIT REDO

LOCATE

1/L

DISP SEL

2/R 3/L 4/R

RECORD TRACK

SCRUB

VARI

PITCH

UNDO/

P.EDIT

AUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUX

EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ

MON MON SECTIONMONMONMONMONMONMONMON

PAN PAN PA N PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN

INPUT SEL

INPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUTSELINPUT SEL

123 4 567 8 L/R

LOC MEM SHUTTLE

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Digital Multitracker

Model

Safety Instructions

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 OR

MOISTURE."

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should

be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near

water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and

the like.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Heat-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. PowerSources-Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedtoapower

supply only of the type described in the operating instructions

or as marked on the appliance.

11. GroundingorPolarization-Theprecautionsthatshouldbetaken

so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is

not defeated.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed

so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placeduponoragainstthem,payingparticularattentiontocords

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they

exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be

unpluggedfrom the outletwhen left unusedfor a longperiod of

time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through

openings.

16. DamageRequiringService-Theapplianceshouldbeserviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Servicing-Theusershouldnotattempttoservicetheappliance

beyond that described in the operating instructions.

All other servicing should be referred to qualified service

personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle,isintendedtoalerttheuserto the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be

of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

TOPREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADEOF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE

LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'

AU FOND.

Anapplianceand cartcombinationshould be movedwithcare.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause

the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. WallorCeilingMounting - Theapplianceshouldbemounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocation

or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation.

For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,

sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation

openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a

bookcase orcabinetthatmayimpedetheflowofairthrough

the ventilation openings.

Table of contents

Introduction.............................................................................4

Mainfeatures...........................................................................4

Precautions..................................................................................5

NamesandFunctions...............................................................6

Control Panel (Mixer section)...............................................7

Control Panel (Recorder section)........................................9

Front Panel (Input/output section)................................15

Rear Panel (Input/output section).................................15

Display Section...................................................................17

BeforeStarting..........................................................................21

Time Base.............................................................................21

Recording method and REMAIN indicator...................22

Managing songs by Program Change function............23

Real tracks and Additional tracks.....................................24

Input monitoring and playback monitoring................25

Signal flow (The PAN knob function and stereo bus)...26

Audio file and event.............................................................27

FormattingaDisk.....................................................................28

Recording mode....................................................................28

Formatting a current drive disk (SCSI disk)....................29

Formatting a current drive disk (2.5 inch hard disk)...31

Formatting a backup disk (SCSI disk)...............................31

Formatting a backup disk (fixed hard disk)...................32

HandlingPrograms..................................................................33

Creating a new Program....................................................33

Using a Program Change function....................................34

Deleting a Program...........................................................35

Editing a Program title......................................................36

PlaybackinVariPitchMode...................................................37

RecordingtoaMetronomeSound.......................................38

PunchIn/OutRecording.........................................................41

What is Punch In/Out recording?.....................................41

Auto Punch In/Out recording............................................41

Manual Punch In/Out recording......................................45

DigitalRecording......................................................................48

Digital recording from an external digital device..........48

Digital recording to an external device............................49

Digital mixdown....................................................................50

Digital and analog simultaneous recording...................52

HowtousetheRECORDERINjack......................................54

EditingTracks...........................................................................56

Copy & Paste and Move & Paste......................................56

Erase..................................................................................59

Track Exchange.................................................................61

Cue&ReviewFunction...........................................................63

Cue & Review function using

the REWIND and F FWD button............................63

Digital scrubbing using SCRUB mode..............................64

Cue & Review function using the SHUTTLE feature......65

StoringaLocatePoint(EditPoint)........................................67

Storing and editing the locate points

to the memory key ..............................................67

Storing in real-time...........................................................67

Editing and storing locate data......................................68

Editing and storing data..................................................68

Editing the data stored in the LOCATE key..................69

LocateFunction........................................................................70

Direct Locate.......................................................................70

Auto Play............................................................................70

Auto Return........................................................................71

Auto Repeat........................................................................72

PreviewFunction......................................................................74

Executing the Preview function.........................................75

Trimming the sound while previewing...........................75

MIDISynchronization..............................................................77

MIDI clock sync system....................................................77

MTC sync/Machine Control system...............................79

SYNC system in Slave mode..............................................81

SYNC system with “adat” by the slave mode..................83

SavingandLoadingSongData.............................................85

Outline of the save/load operation..................................85

Saving and loading data using a SCSI drive

as the current drive......................................................87

Saving and loading data using an 2.5 inch

internal hard disk as the current drive....................91

ChangingtheInitialSettings(SETUPmode).....................97

Selecting SETUP mode.....................................................97

Setting a time signature....................................................98

Setting a Tempo.................................................................100

Setting the Metronome function....................................101

Setting a preroll value......................................................102

Setting MIDI sync output signal.....................................103

Setting an MTC frame rate.............................................104

Setting an MTC offset value...........................................104

Setting Offset mode..........................................................105

Setting the Slave mode....................................................106

Setting the Slave type......................................................107

Setting the Record Protection function........................108

Setting digital input tracks.............................................109

Setting digital output tracks...........................................110

Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode..............................111

Setting the MIDI device number....................................112

Checking the number of track events............................112

MIDIImplementationChart...................................................114

MMCCommandList/InquiryMessageList....................115

Maintenance/Specifications..............................................116

BlockDiagram......................................................................118

Introduction/Main features/Precautions

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Fostex FD-8. The FD-8 is a

eight-track multitracker equipped with sixteen additional

virtual tracks. It uses a SCSI removable disk, such as a

Zip cartridge or an MO disk, or a fixed SCSI hard disk,

optional 2.5 inch internal hard disk as a recording media

to perform eight-track recording and eight-track

playback.

Main features

Mixer section

The FD-8 is equipped with a eight-channel analog mixer

that achieves the high tonal quality required by state-

of-the-art digital recording.

• The mixer section features eight input channels. Inputs 1 to

6 supports line level input and Inputs 7 and 8 support a

wide range of input sources, from line level to mic level.

• Inputs 7 and 8 are equipped with a microphone amplifier, a

three-stage trim switch, and an insert jack, as well as a

balanced XLR connector.

• All input channels have a three-point equalizer (two channels:

shelving, one channel: parametric), that allow for a sharp

and high-responsive tone adjustment.

• Two AUX sends and returns allows for flexible sound

processing. You can connect two ambient-type signal

processors with stereo outputs.

• The mixer section also features an “All Stereo Mix function”

that facilitates producing a stereo masterpiece and allows

you to master all sources in stereo, including synchronizing

MIDI sound sources.

Recorder section

The FD-8’s recorder section uses a recording format called

FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3). It uses an

external SCSI device (stationary disk or removable disk)

as the recording media.

• The FD-8 features non-destructive audio editing (a great

advantage of digital recording) such as Copy & Paste, Move

& Paste, Erase, etc. You can choose Time Base (ABS or MTC)

or MIDI bar/beat/clock as the unit.

• Two recording modes: Normal mode, Mastering mode, to

support various recording media.

• A “Preview function” allows for an intuitive fine-adjustment

of an editing point (locate point).

• An “Undo/Redo function” enables you to easily correct

recording and editing mistakes.

• A “Vari Pitch function” allows you to fine-tune the pitch.

• The FD-8 has a “digital input track setup” function that

enables you to input S/P DIF or adat digital signals and record

them on any two tracks or all eight tracks.

• The FD-8 has a “digital output track setup” function that

enables you to output digital data as S/P DIF or adat digital

signals and record them on an external digital device (DAT,

MD, adat, etc.).

• You can also use the DATA IN/OUT jacks to mix down digital

signals to an external DAT or adat, and to save and load song

data (audio data and SETUP mode settings) to and from the

DAT or adat.

• You can connect a backup SCSI drive to the unit for the save

and load operation.

• A “Digital Remix function” allows for digital output of all

twenty sources remixed in the mixer section.

• MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer can be transmitted

according to the internal programmable Tempo Map.

You can set up a synchronization system with a sequencer or

a rhythm machine without wasting a track.

• You can use the FD-8 as a sync slave machine by sending

MTC from a connected device.

• The FD-8 supports MTC, MMC, and Fostex System Exclusive

Message, which allows for advanced control and high-

precision synchronization from external sequencing software.

You can set the device number and MTC frame rate for MMC

and Fostex System Exclusive Message. Also, “MTC Offset

function” and “Offset Mode function” are useful for setting

up a sync environment using an external sequencing software.

• Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out functions offer

two modes: “Take” for a real recording, and “Rehearsal” for

monitoring the part between the in and out points.

• The “Program Select function” enables you to select a song

from up to 99 songs and name the songs.

• Recorder In jacks (L/R) are used to record audio directly to

the recorder section, bypassing the mixer section.

• A “Bar/Beat Resolution function” is used to edit audio at the

beginning of the beat (round up or round off to a beat).

• The “Metronome function” can be used as a rhythm guide

for recording.

• Various edit functions using an edit point (locate point), such

as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, Auto Punch In/Out,

Auto Locate, are available. You can also locate ABS 0 or REC

END regardless of the edit point (locate point).

• You can set a preroll time of 0 to 10 seconds.

• A “Disk Remain Display function” offers a clear indication

of available recording time and disk space (in mono track

recording). You can choose the Time Base from ABS, MTC,

and BAR/BEAT/CLK.

Introduction/Main features/Precautions

Precautions

• Be sure to connect the FD-8 to the power supply specified in

the Specifications section of this Owner’s Manual. Do not

use an AC outlet of any other voltage.

• Do not connect the FD-8 to the same AC outlet to which

devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or

dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount of

power (such as an air conditioning system or large electric

heater) are connected.

• If you use the unit in an area with a different power voltage,

first consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station.

You can use the unit with a power frequency of 50Hz or

60Hz.

• It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or

damage. In such a case, stop using the unit immediately and

ask your dealer to repair the cord.

• To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the FD-8,

avoid contact with water or other liquids, or do not handle

the power plug while your hands are wet.

• To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the FD-8,

do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the

unit.

• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as

pins, accidentally enter the inside of the unit because this

may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter

the inside of the unit, remove the power plug from the AC

outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service

station.

• To prevent damage to the FD-8, be sure to power on the

connected devices first, then turn on the power to the FD-8.

When you remove or connect the cables to the input/output

connectors on the FD-8, make sure that the channel INPUT

faders and volume controls are set “0.”

• Before turning the power off to the FD-8, first quit Setup

mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped.

Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the unit

while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is

lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded

data, but you may damage to the unit.

FOSTEX is not responsible for the data lost during operation

of the unit.

• Before you change the location of the FD-8, pack the unit in

the shipping carton or an impact-resistant case.

Make sure that the unit is kept free from external vibration

or impact since the unit is very sensitive to vibration.

• Do not install the unit in locations subject to the following:

* Extremely high or low temperature, or significant changes

in temperature.

* Excessive humidity or dust.

* Excessive changes in power supply voltage

* Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces.

* Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or speaker).

• If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low

temperature to a warm place, or if you use the unit in a room

in which the temperature varies significantly during winter,

condensation may occur on the hard disk or other parts. In

such cases, leave the unit for about an hour in the new location

before you turn on the power.

Note on repair

• This unit does not use any parts that users can repair easily.

Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to

ask about repairs.

• Use the packing carton designed for the FD-8 when you

transport the unit to the dealer for repair or return.

If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the unit

completely using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not

responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete

packaging or caused during transport.

About copyrights

• It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or

video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed

by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents,

broadcasts, sales, or distribution- any purpose other than

for your personal pleasure.

About damage

• FOSTEX is not responsible for any “direct damage” or

“indirect damage” caused by using the FD-8.

Names and Functions

Rear panel

Control panel

Front panel

POWER

R MON OUT L R ST OUT L AUX RTN 2

R MONO/L2 AUX SEND 1

SCSI OUT

IN DATA PUNCH

IN/OUT

DATA

AUX RTN 1

R MONO/L 8 INSERT 7

INPUT 8 INPUT 7

RECORDER IN

IN MIDI

OUT

MIDI

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REWIND/ F FWD/

JOG

SHIFT

8/R7/L6/R5/L

LR LR LR LR

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

INPUT TRK 1

AUX2

200

AUX1

SHIFT

MID

GAIN

300

900

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 2

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 3

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 4

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

0000

MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L

INPUT

OFF

TRK 1

10 10 10

TRK 2

INPUT

OFF TRK 3

INPUT

OFF TRK 4

INPUT

OFF

LR LR LR LR

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

INPUT TRK 5

AUX2

200

AUX1

SHIFT

MID

GAIN

300

900

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 6

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 7

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 8

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

100

MASTER

0000

AUX RTN

0000

MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L

INPUT

OFF

TRK 5

10 10

LEVEL

TRK 6

INPUT

OFF TRK 7

INPUT

OFF TRK 8

INPUT

OFF

SELECTOR

L/R

L/R+MON

MON

DIGITAL MULTITRACKER

PLAYSTOPRECORD

LOCATE REC END

LOCATEABS 0

CLIPBOARD PLAY

AUTO

PUNCH

ACCESS

TIME BASE

/NO

EXIT

SELSETUP

AUTO RTN

PGM SEL

AUTO RTN

OUTINEND

STOREHOLD/ /YES

EXECUTE

AUTO PLAY

OUTINSTART

EDIT REDO

LOCATE

1/L

DISP SEL

2/R 3/L 4/R

RECORD TRACK SCRUB

VARI

PITCH

UNDO/

P.EDIT

AUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUX

EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ

MON MON SECTIONMONMONMONMONMONMONMON

PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN

INPUT SEL

INPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUTSELINPUT SEL

123 4 567 8 L/R

LOC MEM SHUTTLE

EJECT

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PUNCH

PREVIEW

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Names and Functions

1. Input faders [1-8]

These faders allow you to control the input level of signals

selected via the INPUT SEL switch [2] (that is, the input

signals from the INPUT jacks or the recorder output signals).

Nominal level is obtained at fader position of 7-8, and the

fader achieves approximately 6dB of gain at the 10 position.

2. Input select switches [INPUT SEL (INPUT/OFF/TRK)]

These switches allow you to select signals to be routed to

the input faders. The following options are available:

“INPUT” Signals from instruments and microphones connected

to the INPUT jacks are routed to the channel faders.

“OFF” The switch is turned off. No signals are routed.

“TRK” Recorder output signals (TRK 1-8) are routed to the

channelfaders,withTrack1outputroutedtoChannel1,

Track 2 routed to channel 2, etc.

3. Panpot knobs [PAN (L/R)]

Panpot knobs have the following two functions:

“MON L” The signal routed to the MON knob will be sent only to

monitor section “L.”

“Center” The signal routed to the MON knob will be sent to both

monitor section “R” and “L” at the same level.

“MON R” The signal routed to the MON knob will be sent only to

monitor section “R.”

4. Monitor panpot knobs [PAN (MON L/MON R)]

These knobs allow you to adjust the balance of the signals

that were level-adjusted for the level via the MON knob [5]

before you send them to the monitor section L and R. The

following options are available.

During recording, you can use them to pan channel signals of the

sound sources connected to the INPUT jacks toTracks 1-8 .

Turn the knobs all the way to Lor R. If you turn the knob to L, the

correspondingchannel signal isrecorded toTracks1 ,3 ,5 and7.

If you turn the knob to R, the corresponding channel signal is

recorded to Tracks 2 , 4, 6 and 8.

For mixdown, use these knobs to determine the stereo image of

the playback sound of Tracks 1-8. Turn the knobs to the desired

position.

Control Panel (Mixer Section)

Letters in brackets ([ ]) are labels on the panel.

LR LR LR LR

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

INPUT TRK 1

AUX2

200

AUX1

SHIFT

MID

GAIN

300

900

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 2

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 3

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 4

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

0000

MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L

INPUT

OFF

TRK 1

10 10 10

TRK 2

INPUT

OFF TRK 3

INPUT

OFF TRK 4

INPUT

OFF

LR LR LR LR

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

5k200

SHIFT

300

900

MID

INPUT TRK 5

AUX2

200

AUX1

SHIFT

MID

GAIN

300

900

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 6

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 7

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

INPUT TRK 8

AUX2

AUX1

MID

GAIN

HIGH

LOW

PAN

100

MASTER

0000

AUX RTN

0000

MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L MON RMON L

INPUT

OFF

TRK 5

10 10

LEVEL

TRK 6

INPUT

OFF TRK 7

INPUT

OFF TRK 8

INPUT

OFF

SELECTOR

L/R

L/R+MON

MON

AUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUXAUX

EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ

MON MON SECTIONMONMONMONMONMONMONMON

PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PA N PAN PAN

INPUT SEL

INPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SELINPUT SEL

123 4 567 8 L/R

Names and Functions

“L (-50dB)” Set the switch to this position when you connect

a microphone.

“M (-30dB)” Set the switch to this position when you connect

asingle-coilorhumbuckingtypeelectricguitaror

bass.

“H (-10dB)” Set the switch to this position when you connect

a keyboard or drum machine.

“AUX 1” SignalsaresenttotheAUXSENDjack1.Turningtheknob

to the left will increase the output level.

“0” No signals are sent.

“AUX 2” SignalsaresenttotheAUXSENDjack2.Turningtheknob

to the right will increase the output level.

7. AUX send knobs [AUX (AUX 1/AUX 2)]

These knobs are used to select whether the channel fader

signals are output from the AUX SEND 1 jack or AUX SEND

2 jack, and to adjust the level of those signals. That is, the

signals selected and adjusted via these knobs will be sent

from the AUX SEND jack 1 or 2 to an external device, such

as an effect unit.

11. Master fader [L/R]

The master fader allows you to adjust the level of signals

output from the STEREO OUT L/R jacks (stereo bus L/R

output signal). The fader setting will affect the level of

recorder input signals.

12. Input level switches [LEVEL (H/M/L)]

Set these switches to appropriate positions according to the

output level of the devices connected to input jacks 7 and 8

(the phone jacks on the front panel or the XLR connector

on the rear panel).

Connect a microphone or other low-output device to input

jacks 7 and 8 (on the front panel or rear panel) that have

the input level switch. Refer to the example below.

“L/R” This selects signals output from the STEREO OUT L/R

jacks (stereo bus L/R signals).

“L/R+MON” Thisselectsbothsignalsoutputfromthe STEREOOUT

L/R jacks and signals routed to channel monitor buses

L/R.

“MON” This selects signals routed to channel monitor buses L/

“HIGH” Signalswithafrequencyof12kHzwillbe boosted/cut up

to +/-15dB.

“MID GAIN” The frequency range selected via the MID SHIFT knob

(200Hz-5kHz) will be boosted/cut up to +/-15dB.

“MID SHIFT” Use this setting to select a frequency range to boost or

cutusingtheMIDGAINknob.Youcansetthefrequency

in the range of 200Hz-5kHz.

“LOW” Signals with a frequency of 80Hz will be boosted/cut up

to +/-15dB.

9.Monitormasterknob[MONITORSECTION(MASTER)]

This knob allows you to adjust the final level of monitoring

signals, that is, the headphone volume and the level of signals

output from the MON OUT L/R jacks.

10. Monitor select switch

[SELECTOR (L/R, L/R+MON, MON)]

This switch allows you to select a signal to be routed to the

MON OUT L/R and PHONES jacks. The following options

are available.

* Pre-fader signal: Input signals before reaching the input faders

6. Equalizer control knobs [EQ (HIGH/MID/LOW)]

These knobs are used to adjust tonal quality of the signals

routed to the channel faders. The following settings are

available.

AUX RTN 1 These knobs enable you to adjust the input level of

processedsignalsfromanexternaleffectunitconnected

totheAUXRTNjack1.Thelevelofbothsignalsinputto

AUX RTN 1 L/MONO and R will be adjusted equally.

AUX RTN 2 These knobs enable you to adjust the input level of

processedsignalsfromanexternaleffectunitconnected

totheAUXRTNjack2.Thelevelofbothsignalsinputto

AUX RTN 2 L/MONO and R will be adjusted equally.

8. AUX return knobs [AUX RTN (1, 2)]

These knobs allow you to adjust the input level of processed

signals from a connected external effect unit.

5. Monitor level control knob [MON (INPUT/TRK)]

These knobs are used to select signals sent to monitor

sections L and R, and to adjust the level of those signals.

The following options are available.

“TRK” The recorder output signals are sent to the monitor

section. As you turn the knob to the right, the signal

level becomes higher.

“0” No signals are sent.

“INPUT” Pre-fader signals* from the INPUT jacks are sent to the

monitorsection.Asyouturntheknobtotheleft,thesignal

level becomes higher.

80Hz 200Hz 5kHz 12kHz

-15dB

+15dB

Names and Functions

13 14

36 35 38

13. Record track select keys

[RECORD TRACK (1/L, 2/R, 3/L, 4/R, 5/L, 6/R, 7/L, 8/R)]

These keys enable you to select “SAFE” or “READY” for a

recording track. Pressing the key once will cause the

corresponding track to enter READY mode, and the LED of

the key you pressed to flash. Pressing the key again will

cause the corresponding track to enter “SAFE” mode, and

the LED to turn off. When you start recording on a track in

READY mode, the flashing LED remains lit.

If you press only the RECORD button with a track in READY

mode, you can monitor the signal input to the READY track

so that you can adjust the recording level. To cancel this

input monitoring status, press the RECORD button again.

(This causes the FD-8 to enter playback monitoring mode.)

You can also use these select keys to select tracks to edit for

Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, etc.

Note:

You can record on Real tracks 1–8 in real-time, but

not on Additional tracks 9–24. If you are using an MO drive

as the current drive, you can record only two tracks

simultaneously. If you try to record more than two tracks by

setting them to READY mode, [track Over !] appears and

READY mode will be cancelled.

Refertopage25formoreinformationonplaybackmonitoring

and input monitoring.

14. LCD

The LCD indicates signal levels and various settings.

Refer to “Display Section” on page 17 for more information

on the display.

15. Contrast adjustment knob

Use this knob to adjust the contrast of the LCD. Turning

this knob clockwise will increase the contrast, and turning

it counter-clockwise will decrease the contrast.

Note:

The display is not illegible if you leave the knob

counter-clockwise all the way.

16. Scrub key [SCRUB]

Pressing this key causes its LED to light up as the FD-8 enters

Digital Scrub mode. At this point, press the desired RECORD

RACK select key to digitally scrub the selected track playback

using the JOG dial.

Refertopage64formoreinformationonDigitalScrubmode.

Control Panel (Recorder Section)

Letters in brackets ([ ]) are labels on the panel.

RL4321

8765

REWIND/ F FWD/

JOG

SHIFT

8/R7/L6/R5/L

DIGITAL MULTITRACKER

PLAYSTOPRECORD

LOCATE REC END

LOCATE ABS 0

CLIPBOARD PLAY

AUTO

PUNCH

ACCESS

TIME BASE

/NO

EXIT

SELSETUP

AUTO RTN

PGM SEL

AUTO RTN

OUTINEND

STOREHOLD/ /YES

EXECUTE

AUTO PLAY

OUTINSTART

EDIT REDO

LOCATE

1/L

DISP SEL

2/R 3/L 4/R

RECORD TRACK SCRUB

VARI

PITCH

UNDO/

P.EDIT LOC MEM SHUTTLE

EJECT

CLIPBOARD

AUTO PUNCH

PREVIEW

Names and Functions

Currently-selected Time Base indication *1

Currently-selected Time Base REMAIN indication *2

External MTC IN indication *3

ABS time

BAR/BEAT/CLK

MTC time

21. Exit/No key [EXIT/NO/ EJECT ]

This key is the counterpart of the EXECUTE/YES key.

Press this key to cancel an operation. When you use a

removable SCSI disk, pressing this key while holding down

the SHIFT key will eject the disk.

20. Execute/Yes key [EXECUTE/YES]

Press this key to confirm the edit operations, such as Copy

& Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase, and to set the parameters

of SETUP menus.

19. Time Base select key [TIME BASE SEL]

Pressing this key repeatedly will switch Time Base as follows:

Refer to page 97 for more information on SETUP mode.

18. Setup key [SETUP]

Press this key to set the FD-8 in SETUP mode to execute

various menus. This key works only when the FD-8 is

stopped.

*1 The current position in terms of Time Base selected via the TIME

BASE SEL key appears. ABS time, MTC time, or BAR/BEAT/CLK is

used.

*2AvailablerecordingtimeandspaceonthecurrentSCSIdiskappears.

Time indication uses the currently-selected Time Base (ABS, MTC, or

BAR/BEAT/CLK). The space indication uses MB (Megabyte). (The

values are based on mono track recording.)

*3 MTC being input from an external MIDI device to the FD-8 appears.

If no MTC is input, the display shows “00H 00M 00S 00F.”

17. Display indication select key [DISP SEL]

Pressing this key each time will change the display indication

as follows:

22.Access LED [ACCESS]

This LED lights up or flashes when data is being written to

or read from an external SCSI current drive disk, or optional

2.5-inch internal hard disk.

Note:

Donotturnoffthe powertotheunit whenthisLED

lights up or flashes. Otherwise you may lose data on the

hard disk connected to the unit.

23. JOG dial [JOG/ SHUTTLE ]

When the FD-8 is stopped, use the JOG dial to perform a jog

operation (forward or reverse) for audio scrubbing without

pitch change. You can also use this dial to increase and

decrease the numeric values or input alphabetical characters

in edit mode.

Rotating the JOG dial while holding down the SHIFT key

will enable you to perform the shuttle operation with

different speeds ranging from normal speed to 64-times

speed.

Refer to page 63 for more information on the cue/review

function and the shuttle function.

24. Fast forward button [F FWD]

Pressing this button while the FD-8 is stopped will start fast

forwarding at low speed at first, then gradually accelerate

to 30-times speed. If you press this button while the FD-8 is

playing, cueing (fast forwarding with sound) starts at three-

time speed. Pressing this button while holding down the

STOP button will activate the “LOCATE REC END” operation,

which will locate the end point of the recording on the Real

track in the current Program. You can also use this button

to locate an edit point in edit mode.

Refer to the “STOP button” section and page 66 for more

information on the “LOCATEABS 0” operation.

25. Rewind button [REWIND]

Pressing this button while the FD-8 is stopped will start

rewinding at low speed at first, then gradually increase the

speed up to 30-times speed. If you press this button while

the FD-8 is playing, cueing (rewinding with sound) starts at

three-times speed. Pressing this button while holding down

the STOP button will activate the “LOCATE ABS 0” operation,

which will locate the beginning of the current Program (ABS

time: 00m 00s 00f). You can also use this button to locate

an edit point in edit mode.

Refer to the “STOP button” section and page 66 for more

information on the “LOCATEABS 0” operation.

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