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Fostex PD204 User Guide
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  • Fostex PD204, 54 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 3: Names and Functions Rear panel 2 3 1 1 2. Battery mount 2 Mounts one or two IDX ENDURA batteries (see page 23 for details). In this manual, we sometimes describe this mount as "BATT2". 3. Battery mount 1 Mounts one or two IDX ENDURA batteries (see page 23 for details). In this manual, we sometimes describe this mount as "BATT1". By opening the cover of battery mount 1, you can exchange the internal hard disk drive (see page 37 for details about how to change the hard disk drive). * IDX, IDX (logo), ENDURE, V-Mount, V-Plate, Digi-View and i-Trax are the trademarks of IDX Com- pany Ltd.. 1. Protectors These

  • Fostex PD204, 85 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Starting recording The following procedure assumes that all the necessary preparations for recording such as signal source connection, drive selection, level settings, etc. have been completed. 1) Slide the [REC] key. A "New File" is automatically created and recording starts. The display changes as follows. <Note>: Every time you start recording after you stop recording, a new audio file is created and recording is made from the beginning of the new file. [REC] key[PAUSE] key <Note>: When the unit only receives analog audio signals, you can always record analog audio signals. H

  • Fostex PD204, 18 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 1: Main features • You can export a recorded audio file to the AVID system by creating the ALE file. • The Mark/Cue function allows to store markers (cue points) during recording. You can locate or skip to a cue point quickly. • The "False start" function allows to cancel recording easily. • "Pre Record" function allows glitch-free recording. When this function is active, recent audio data is pooled in the buffer and recording starts from the audio data in the buffer. • During recording, the audio file is automatically saved every minute in background. • Equipped with the digital mixer which you can enjoy intui

  • 198 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Using the "Format" menu item, you can reformat a DVD-RAM disk or a partition of the internal hard disk drive in the UDF format. For details about how to format an unformatted DVD-RAM disk, see "Initial format of a DVD- RAM disk" on page 34. On this screen, you can make setting for the following items re

  • Fostex PD204, 26 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 LOCATE CIRCLE TAKECUE OFF SLATEJAM MIC TONE PRE REC OFF ON symbol 09 WXYZ 8 TUV 7 PQRS GHI 4 JKL 5 MNO 6 space 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 CLEAR LIGHT EXITFILE SELTIME QUICK SET PHONES MONITOR MAXMIN R/S L/M MONO ST MS C1 C2 AUX ON OFF POWER DVDHDD ACCESS PD204 LOCATION RECORDER FILE SHIFT CONTRAST MENU DR V,PAT TC SET FALSE START CUE NEXTPREV ENTER YES BATT RECPAUSE EXIT BATT You can check the battery remaining amount in realtime from the [ST BUS] bargraph meters beside the LCD display on the front panel. By pressing and holding down the [EXIT/ BATT] key when you

  • Fostex PD204, 45 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 3: Names and Functions 3. [QUICK SET] key Pressing this key enters the quick setup mode. In this mode, you can directly select the setting items shown in the status indication area on the Home screen (see page 74 for details). To cancel the quick setup mode, press the [EXIT] key. QUICK SET TIME TC SET FILE SEL DRV,PAT. LIGHT CONTRAST 6. [LIGHT / CONTRAST] key This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions. • When unSHIFTed: Turns on or off the backlight

  • Fostex PD204, 110 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 6: Advanced operations The file copy function copies an audio file recorded on a DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition) to another DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition). To execute the file copy function, use the “File copy” menu item in the “DISK UTILITY” menu of the MENU mode. File copy function SHIFT FILE SEL DRV,PAT. Selecting source drive Before executing file copy, select the desired copy source as the current drive (DVD multi drive or a hard disk partition). <Note>: You can make file copy to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R or CD-RW disk, as wel

  • Fostex PD204, 13 Location Recorder Model PD204 Introduction Cautions for use If you make recording or playback using a DVD-RAM disk, do not hang the unit using the shoulder belt, which may damage the DVD drive. Put the unit on a horizontal surface within the adjustable range of the height adjustment arm. * You can put the unit vertically when you make recording to the internal hard disk. • Do not install the unit in the following conditions * In an extremely hot or cold place * In a moist place * In a vibrated place * In a dusty place * In a strong magnetic field o

  • 185 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Using the "Edit LTC start" menu item, you can set the desired LTC start time of a playback audio file. The LTC start time is recorded to the currently load file. LTC start time editing [Edit LTC start] <Note>: The PD204 records only the start time of LTC, and the internal genera

  • 41 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 3: Names and Functions 6. Internal monitor speaker Outputs audio signals of tracks L and R, error tones, etc. When a headphones plug is inserted to the [PHONES] jack, the monitor speaker is inactive. 4. Handle Used to fix the supplied shoulder belt. 5. Angle adjustment arm Used to adjust the angle of the unit when you use it on a desk. IN

  • Fostex PD204, 17 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 1: Main features • Equipped with the [USB PC] port for PC connection. You can directly connect to a PC, allowing to mount the internal hard disk and DVD drives to the PC. The unit also provides the [USB HOST] port for future expansion. In addition, the [USB KYBD] port is also provided for USB keyboard connection, which allows you to enter file names and volume labels from a USB keyboard. • Provides the word sync function, allowing synchronization with external digital equipment. • The DVD-RAM disk format is conformed to "UDF Rev1.5", which ensures great compatibility

  • Fostex PD204, 202 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Using the "Reel No" menu item, you can edit the reel number of the currently selected disk (or partition). Note that the reel number set here is also reflected to the volume label. The following procedure assumes that a disk (or partition) you want to edit the reel number of is loaded. <Note>: If you edit the reel number (volume label) of the partition used for Dual Drive Recording, the edited result is also reflected to the DVD-RAM disk for Dual Drive Record- ing. 4) Use the [MENU] dial or the alphanumeric keys to

  • 87 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback <Notes> • When the [PRE REC] switch is set to "ON", the [ANALOG OUT] connectors output analog audio input signals with no delay, but output a delayed digital input signal. • If you switch the Fs setting to "ON", wait ten seconds to start recording. Otherwise, the audio signal store

  • Fostex PD204, 91 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Setting the time code output You can select the time code source ("Repro" or "Gen") fed from the [TIME CODE OUT] connector via the "Sel TC Out" item in the "TC SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 183). Repro Gen Outputs time code recorded on a disk (or partition). Outputs the internal generator time code. <Note>: By setting the "Sel TC out" item to "Gen", the [TIME CODE OUT] connector can output the internal generator time code when the generator mode is set to "FREE RUN",

  • Fostex PD204, 88 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 5: Recording/Playback If you set the "Tone rec mode" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode appropri- ately, the slate tone is automatically recorded at the beginning of an audio file which is created when recording is made. You can select the slate tone type between continuous tone and 4 pop tones. For details about "Tone rec mode" menu item, see page 147. <Notes> • While sliding up and holding the [SLATE] switch to the "TONE" position, the slate tone is output from the [ANALOG OUT] connectors, allowing you to calibrate external devices. • If you keep holding

  • Fostex PD204, 210 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 9: Specifications Inputs/outputs * 0dBu = 0.775Vrms, 0dBV = 1Vrms, Reference level: -20dBFS ANALOG INPUT (CH1 ~ 4) Connectors : XLR-3-31 type (balanced, pin 2: hot) LINE Input impedance : More than 10k Ω Input level : +4dBu ~ -32dBu Maximum input level : +24dBu MIC Input impedance : More than 2k Ω Input level : -34dBu ~ -70dBu Maximum input level : -14dBu AUX INPUT (L, R) Connectors : XLR-3-31 type (balanced, pin 2: hot) Input impedance : More than 1

  • Fostex PD204, 65 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 4: Basic connections Digital audio output connection The digital audio signals can be output from the [DIGITAL OUT] connector (XLR-3- 32 type) in the IEC 60958 Part3 (AES/EBU) or IEC 60958 Part2 (S/P DIF) format. You can select the digital output signal format (AES/EBU or S/P DIF) using the "Digital out" item in the "SYSTEM SETUP" menu of the MENU mode. See page 144 for details about the "Digital out" item. Time code output connection You can output SMPTE/EBU time code from the [TIME CODE OUT] connector (bal- anced, XLR-3-32 type). According to the "Sel. TC

  • Fostex PD204, 29 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 After mounting the battery or connecting the power source such as the AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector, you can turn on the power by setting the [POWER] switch to "ON". The unit starts up and the screen similar to below appears (the screen example below shows the one the first time you turn on the power after purchasing the unit). Turning on the power LOCATE CIRCLE TAKECUE OFF SLATEJAM MIC TONE PRE REC OFF ON symbol 09 WXYZ 8 TUV

  • Fostex PD204, 177 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Using the "Gen mode" menu item, you can select the generator mode of the internal TC genera- tor. You can also select the generator mode using the quick setup mode. Rec Run 24H Run Ext Run Free Run When recording, the unit records the incoming external time code. If the unit does not receive external time code, the unit always records the Default LTC start time at the beginning of the file. When recording, the unit records time code which continues from the last time code value of the previous audio file. If you cha

  • Fostex PD204, 61 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 4: Basic connections Chapter 4: Basic connections Chapter 4 - Table of contents Input connection .........................................................................................................................62 Analog audio input connection ............................................................................................62 Digital audio input connection .............................................................................................63

  • Fostex PD204, 161 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu • Input clip On/Off setting Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Input clip” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option. Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Flashing • BATT warning On /Off setting Use the [MENU] dial to select the “BATT warning” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option. Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to co

  • Fostex PD204, 166 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu Using the "BATT. warning" item, you can set the threshold low battery voltage for generating the warning tone. When the battery voltage drops down to the threshold voltage for warning, you can hear the warning tone via headphones. To hear the warning tone, you must set the "BATT. warning" item on the "Error tone" menu item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode to "On". (The default is "On". See page 160 for details.) You can also check the remaining time until battery voltage drops down to the thresh- old voltage v

  • Fostex PD204, 187 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Using the "Rep pause TC" menu item, you can select whether time code is output from the [TIME CODE OUT] connector or not while the recorder is paused. When the "Sel TC Out" menu item is set to "Repro" and the unit is stopped (or paused), no time code is output. When the "Sel TC Out" menu item is set to "Repro" and the unit is stopped (or paused), a paused time code value (same time code value) is output i

  • 112 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 6: Advanced operations 6) After making audio file selection, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The PD204 starts file copy to the destination medium (DVD-RAM disk or partition). During file copy, the display shows estimated time and space remaining progress indication for file copy. When file copy completes, “Completed!” is shown on the display and

  • Fostex PD204, 39 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 3: Names and Functions Chapter 3: Names and Functions Chapter 3 - Table of contents Left side panel .............................................................................................................................40 Right side panel ...........................................................................................................................42 Front panel ..................................................................................................................................45 Top panel .................................................................................................................................

  • Fostex PD204, 154 Location Recorder Model PD204 Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu <Note>: To make continuous recording, the next partition to the current partition must have enough recordable space. It is recommended that no recording has been made to the next partition before making continuous recording. The following shows how continuous recording is made depending on the setting of the “Max file length” item in the “SYS SETUP” menu of the MENU mode. It is assumed to attempt to record 6GB audio data to partition 1 (PT01) with “Auto part. link” set to “On”. • When “Max file length” is set to “2GB”: Data is record to two “2GB” and a

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