Fostex D2424 - Manuals

8 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Main features/Precautions) Precautions • Be sure to connect the recorder to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of thisReference Manual. Do not use an AC outlet of anyother voltage. • Do not connect the recorder to the same AC outlet to which devi...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 9 Front panel-1 Front panel-2 Rear panel POWER 24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER 24bit/96kHz 75 Ω WORD OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT DATA 16 - 9 24 - 17 8 - 1 100 Ω RS422 THRU AC-IN INPUT 16 - 9 24 - 17 8 - 1 SCSI ON OFF REMOTE MIDI INPUT THRU OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 10 Front Panel section Names and Functions 1. Detachable remote controller connector The detachable remote controller is connected here.You can remove the controller. Connect the optionalextension cable (Model 8551B) to extend thedistance. 8. Power ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 11 1. Controller Connection Cable Connect this cable to the recorder controllerconnection jack. 2. Record track select key [RECORD TRACK/ENVELOPE] "SAFE-READY" of the recording track can be selected(The track can be selected by shifting to 1...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 12 • Pressing a Memory key to recall the point the key is storing displays the memory data (time, or bar/beat/clock) currently stored in that key; then the recorderenters data edit mode. To edit data, use the[SHUTTLE] dial to move among the digits, ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 13 15. Execute/Yes key [EXECUTE/YES/CHASE] Press this key to execute the operation when youedit data on the hard disk using the edit functionssuch as Paste and Erase, when you put the recorderinto SETUP mode, or when you set the parametersin the SET...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 14 19. Jog/Shuttle dial Jog dial (inside): Turning the [JOG] dial while the recorder is stoppedperforms digital scrubbing in either direction, whichallows you to check the audio and locate a point withoutany change in pitch.The [JOG] dial is also us...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 18 Rear panel section 7. Optional Panel The additional installation panel for the optionalModel 8345 (TC/SYNC card x1) or Model 8350 (AES/EBU card x 1). Normally, it can be used with thepanel remained installed. <Note> Installation of the opti...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 19 The recorder display integrates the level meter of a high-visibility FL tube with a 16 digits and 35 dot messagedisplay. The level meter shows the Track 1-24 output level of the recorder section. The time display showsthe current time of the reco...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 21 Pressing the [PGM] key will cause the recorder toenter Program select mode, display the message“Select PGM !”, followed by the current Programand Program number and a flashing “SURE?”indication. * About the Program Change function The Program Cha...

24 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Recorded area Non recorded area ABS 0 00 m, 00 s, 00 f 00 m, 08 s, 00 f REC END DISK END 23 h, 59 m, 59 s -002 bar, 1 , 00 clk 001 bar, 1 , 00 clk 01 h, 00 m, 00 s, 00 f 01 h, 00 m, 08 s, 00 f 00 h, 59 m, 52 s, 00 f 01 h, 00 m, 00 s, 00 f 00 h, 59 m,...

25 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) The REMAIN indicator displays theamount of unrecorded area. recordable disk area (3 hours) recorded area (11min. 03sec.) unrecorded area (2 hour 48 min. 57 sec.) ABS 0 23h, 59m, 59s 03m 00s 00f 10m 00s 00f 12m 00s 00f unrecorded area unrecorded area ...

26 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Managing songs by Program Change function The recorder features Program Select function, which enables you to set up to 99 Programs on thedisk.When you format a disk, one Program will be automatically created on the disk. You may createmore Programs,...

27 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Real tracks and Additional tracks The D2424 contains, in addition to 24 real tracks that can be recorded/played back/edited in realtime as one program, 32 additional tracks (In the current drive formatted at 96kHz/24bits or88.2kHz/24 bits, it will be...

28 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Input monitoring and playback monitoring There are two methods for monitoring track sound (only on the Real tracks): input monitoring andplayback monitoring. They are defined as follows: Input monitoring Input monitoring means to listen to what is be...

29 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Audio file and event <About an audio file> During recording, the recorder consecutively records an independent audio file (recorded area) ineach track of each Program. However, you can record data on the recorder at any point within 24hours of ...

31 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks) Formatting and Optimizing Disks Quantization Sampling Frequency 16 bits 44.1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 24 bits 16 bits 24 bits 24 bits Multiple Undo Function On Off 24 real tracks + 32 additional tracks Track architecture Format Type Standard Fo...

32 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks) Capacity 10.0GB 44.1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 16 bits 24 bits 16 bits 24 bits 24 bits Approx. 1888 min. Approx. 1258 min. Approx. 1735 min. Approx. 1156 min. Approx. 577 min. Formatting a brand new hard disk (Current drive) This section describ...

33 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks) Re-Formatting the Current Drive or Newly Formatting the Backup Drive Follow procedures below to re-format the current drive or newly format the E-IDE hard disk for backup. 1. Turn on the power to the recorder. The recorder starts with...

34 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks) 3. Use the [JOG] dial to select flashing “SCSI” (or “IDE2”) and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. When formatting the disk of the SCSI drive connected tothe SCSI connector, select " SCSI " or, " IDE2 " when formatting the o...

35 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs) Handling Programs This chapter explains how to handle Programs. It covers the following topics: 1. Creating a new Program2. Using a Program Change function3. Duplicating a Program4. Deleting a Program5. Editing a Program title Creating a new Progra...

36 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs) Duplicating a Program <Notes> * Duplicating a program is possible only when the Multiple Undo function is set to ON when formatting the current drive. In a current drive with this setting at OFF, the “PGM Duplicate?” message will not display ...

37 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs) P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 If you try to deleted PGM 05, only thedata of PGM 05 will be deleted and thedata of PGM 06 will move into PGM 05. After deleted Using a Program Change function If multiple Programs exist on the di...

38 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs) 1. Press the [SETUP] key while the recorder is stopped, to put the system in the SETUP mode. 2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the first hierarchy of the “Delete PGM ** ?” (deleting a Program) menu. Alternatively, you can use the [ SHUTTLE ] dial, [...

39 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) Punch In/Out What is Punch In/Out recording? Punch In/Out recording enables you to record over previously-recorded parts. See the diagrambelow. For example, using the Punch In/Out function allows you to change an unsatisfactory guitarsolo. The D824/D162...

40 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Auto Punch In point (Rehearsal In) Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 This part is changed. Start point of playback PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE AUTO Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording In Rehearsal mode...

41 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE AUTO Auto Punch In/Out Take After you are satisfied with your rehearsal, youcan proceed to an actual take of Auto PunchIn/Out.You can undo or redo Auto Punch In/Outrecording if you change your mind. The controlpanel settings are the...

42 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) Press the foot switch at the Punch In point. Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Auto Punch In point (Take In) Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 This part is changed. Start point of playback Auto Punch Out point (Take Out) End point of playback All tracks are...

43 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) Manual Punch In/Out take You can proceed to record if you are satisfiedwith the recording level, foot switch timing, andrehearsal. <Note> You cannot record a second take during the ManualPunch In/Out operation without stopping the recorder.That is...

44 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data) Recording Digital Data Digital recording from an external digital device In addition to multirecording by connection to a digital mixer as explained in the separate “QuickOperation Guide” manual, the following explains the direct digital recor...

45 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data) Selecting a recording Program 1. If you already have multiple Programs, select the desired Program using the Program Selectfunction. * See page “ 35 ” for more information on the Program Select function. Setting the digital input Set up the di...

46 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data) Digital recording to external digital equipment Tunes recorded on the D2424 can be recorded on external digital equipment such as MD, DAT, CD-R or adat. In order to digital record to external digital equipment, digital signals to be output at ...

47 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data) <Note> Data on the additional tracks cannot be digitallyrecorded to the external device as it is. To output digitaldata from the additional track, move it to the real tracksfirst, then output it to the external device (using theTrack Exc...

48 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording to a Metronome Sound) Recording to a Metronome Sound Digital Mixer Analog Mixer This chapter explains how to record your performance while you are playing an instrumentaccompanied by a metronome based on the time signature and tempo specified in the Tempo M...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 50 Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) [AUTO PUNCH IN] key [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key [CLIPBOARD IN] key [CLIPBOARD OUT] key [AUTO RTN START] key [AUTO RTN END] key You can store specific individual time data (time, bar/beat/clock) in each ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 51 Flashing Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys • Select the desired Time Base using the [DISP SEL] key and [SHIFT] key an if you wish to use a Time Base other ABS. • The stored or edited locate points are used on...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 52 Flashing 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the memory key that stores the data you wish to edit. The stored data appears on the display and the recorderenters data edit mode. 2.Turn the [SHUTTLE] dial to move the flashing curs...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 53 3.Select the LOCATE number desired using the [JOG] dial. LOCATE number from 00-99 are selectable. However,select a number other then 00. 4.Next press the [LOCATE] key. The time base (or bar/beat/clock) put on hold is storedas data ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function) 54 Locate Function The recorder swiftly locates (it moves the current location of the recorder section) the desiredpoint when necessary. Locate include edit points (in ABS time, MTC time, or in bar/beat/clock) thatare stored for the Copy, Move, Paste, E...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function) 55 AUTO PUNCH IN point LOCATE PLAYBACK LOCATE PLAYBACK LOCATE START LOCATE START AUTO RTN END point AUTO RTN START point STOP PLAYBACK LOCATE PLAYBACK START AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY Auto Play function The Auto Play function allows the recorder to start play b...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function) 56 AUTO RTN END point AUTO RTN START point LOCATE PLAYBACK START PLAYBACK AUTO RTN END point AUTO RTN START point PLAYBACK START AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point Rehearsal range PLAYBACK LOCATE <Hint> You can make repeated Auto Punch In/Ou...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function) 57 Chain Play function “ Chain play ” functions to playback, in any order, the tunes recorded on a multiple number of programs. There are three modes of chain play and each operates as shown below.Before executing these modes, “ AUTO RTN START point...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function) 58 Setup of the Chain Play List The chain play list is setup via the “ Chain Play List? ” menu in the SETUP mode. The following procedure is based on the assumption that a multiple number of programs are in the currentdrive and that a tune is record...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function) 59 Setup of the Chain Play Mode Upon setup of the previous “Chain Play List,” select the desired mode in the “Chain Play MD?” (Setup of thechain play mode) menu in the same SETUP mode. <Note> The chain play mode setting will be held even thoug...

60 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Cue & Review Function) Cue & Review Function This chapter explains how to use the “Cue & Review” function with the [ REWIND ] button, the [ F FWD ] button, and the [ SHUTTLE ] dial, and also explains “ Digital Scrubbing ” with the envelope function. Durin...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Preview Function) 62 Preview Function 1 sec. (mute playback) 1 sec. (normal playback) The sound rises at the memory point. SHIFT key [CLIPBOARD] IN key [AUTO RTN START] key [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key [CLIPBOARD OUT] key [AUTO RTN END] key [AUTO PUNCH IN] key 1 sec. (normal pl...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Preview Function) 63 [AUTO PUNCH IN] key[AUTO RTN END] key [CLIPBOARD OUT] key [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key[AUTO RTN START] key [CLIPBOARD IN] key Operation Memory key Time base ABS or MTC BAR/BEAT/CLK Flashing SHUTTLE dial (clockwise) Flashing SHUTTLE dial (counter clockwise) ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Multiple Undo Function) 64 Multiple Undo Function Completion data and time of Take 1 Time axis To undo recordings or edits, you can use the Multiple Undo (Time Jump) function (explained in this section) as well as the Single Undo/Redo function (explained in the Quick Op...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Multiple Undo Function) 65 Time axis Multiple Undo for Take 4 Optimize Flashing Flashing Using the Multiple Undo function 1. While the recorder is stopped, press and hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [UNDO/REDO]key. The recorder displays the date and time of a tak...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 66 Editing Tracks The recorder features speedy, nonlinear, nondestructive editing of independent audio tracks becauseit uses a 3.5 inch E-IDE hard disk. The following four editing functions allow “ Editing of Independent Audio Tracks .” Copy & Paste ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 67 <Notes> • The data on the clipboard will be replaced by new data each time you execute the COPY or MOVE. • If pasted data overlaps the source data, the content of the source data will be altered. Perform Copy & Paste and Move & Paste in ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 68 Flashing Press the [EDIT] key again to get ready for the pasteoperation. “ Copy Paste? ” or “ Move Paste? ” flashes on the display. Executing Paste 4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again. The display indication enables you set the number ofthe paste ope...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 69 Copy & Paste between programs Copy & Paste between programs can be performedusing the procedures below in the same manner asin the previous “ Copy & Paste in the same program .” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Store the copy (or move) start point ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 70 AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point Erase Any real track AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point (REC END) Erase REC END ABS 0 Silence Silence AUTO PUNCH IN point Erase Erase ABS 0 AUTO PUNCH OUT point (REC END) Trk 6 Trk 5 Trk 4 Trk 3 Trk 2 Trk...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 71 Flashing Lit Checking and adjusting the edit points After you store the edit points, you can check themon the display by pressing the corresponding keys.You may also adjust the points. 1. While the recorder section is stopped, press and hold down the ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 72 Flashing Track Exchange " Track exchange " is the function that exchanges tracks -- all real tracks and all additional tracks-- currently in the programs, in mono track units or in multiple track (Stereo pair 2 tracks; 8 trackunits) units.In o...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 74 ∞ 42 OL 0 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 kHz 24 FS BIT SETUP 24 ∞ 42 OL 0 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CLOCK INT ∞ 42 OL 0 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 kHz 24 FS BIT SETUP PGM 24 ∞ 42 OL 0 30 24 18 12 9 6 3 23 22 21 20 19 18 1...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 75 MIDI Sync Function The following are examples concerning general types of systems using MIDI related functionscontained in the recorder. MIDI clock sync system By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contain...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 76 Setup of the recorder 1. Because the MIDI clock and song position pointer will be output from the recorder, set the SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output setting” to “CLK.” * Initial setting: MTC * Permissible setting: CLK (MIDI clock and song posit...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 77 * If correct sync cannot be obtained, re-check the connections/cables and setting of both equipment. <Note> In the recorder, the “ABS 0” position is set at “002BAR/1BEAT /00CLK.”This setting is made in consideration of the time required (it ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 78 Connecting to external equipment Connect the recorder MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (with MIDI interface) MIDI IN/OUT (MMC/MTC complied sequence software is activated in the computer). Setup of external equipment Setup the following in the sequence ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 79 * Initial setting: 00 * Permissible setup ID: 00 ~ 99 * This item will be the setting common to all programs.* This setting cannot be saved/loaded as song data.* This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF. Refer to page “ 120 ”, S...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 80 Multitrack system by the slave mode An example of how to make a multitrack system by interconnecting three recorders in a slavemode function, will be explained in the following. * Initialize the recorder.* Confirm the program.* Set all three recor...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 81 3. With the SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting,” whether the MTC offset time will be output (ABS) at the ABS 00h 00s 00f 00sf point or at the 001BAR 1BEAT 00CLK (bar/signature) point of the tempo map, isselected. Refer to page “ 115 ”, SETUP mode...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 82 <Note> After this setup, check the following in the recorder (#2) and (#3). * Blinking of “CHASE” in the display: This will change to constant lit upon completing chase lock in lateroperation. * “EXT” and “WORD” are lit in the display: This ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 83 <Slave> <Master> Computer with MMC/MTC software External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode Up to this point, synchronization with external MIDI equipment has been explained with therecorder as the master and MIDI equipment a...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 84 5. Set slave type to “Vari” by the SETUP mode “Slave type setting.” Refer to page “ 116 ”, SETUP mode “Slave type setting” for operating procedure and details. 6. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, to change the time base...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 85 Saving and Loading Song Data The recorder allows you to select the data (audio data and Setup data) from a current Program and save it toa DAT machine as an S/PDIF digital signal or to an adat machine as an adat digital signal, or save i...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 86 <The following items can be saved and loaded as song data> Memory data: CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT point data Locate data (locate number 00~99): when saving and loading song data using SCSI Time Base: A...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 87 Saving the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signal S/P DIF digital signal (or adat digital signal) from the [DATA OUTPUT] connector of the recorder issaved. * Restore the initial settings on the recorder.* Set the same sampling rate ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 88 1.Press the [SETUP] key. The recorder enters Setup mode. 2.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Save PGM?,” and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. The message “ Save Device? ” and an indication of the digital signal to be saved (“SPDIF,” “adat,”...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 89 Loading the data using a adat or S/P DIF digital signal Load the data by S/P DIF digital signals (or adat digital signals) from the [DATA INPUT] jack of therecorder. * Restore the initial settings on the recorder.* Set the same sampling ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 91 75 Ω WORD OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT DATA 16 - 9 24 - 17 8 - 1 100 Ω RS422 THRU AC-IN INPUT 16 - 9 24 - 17 8 - 1 SCSI ON OFF REMOTE MIDI INPUT THRU OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 13 14 15 16 5 6 7 8 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 21 22 23 24 NE PAS OUV...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 92 Formatting a SCSI disk An unformatted disk or a disk used with the computer can also be used. Check to see that the data on the diskis no longer necessary prior to formatting a disk that was previously used with the computer. Once format...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 93 Saving data of an individual Program When saving with a SCSI disk it is possible to save each program or all programs. 1.Press the [SETUP] key. The recorder will enter the SETUP mode. 2.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Save PGM?” (“?” will ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 95 Loading the data using SCSI Here you are loading on the current drive, the data of each program saved on the backup purposeSCSI disk. The prerequisite is that a backup SCSI drive is connected to the recorder. Load the data saved on one r...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 96 Loading data saved on several removable disks As an example here, we will load the data of a Program saved onto two removable disks. 1.Insert the first disk (Disk-1) into the SCSI device. <Note> Make sure that you insert the disks ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 98 If you create a new program and you go to the savemenu, a “ p01 ” indication appears if nothing is saved on the disk. The program number flashes if there is dataalready saved on the disk. If data is saved on a backup disk, you can turn t...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 99 SAVE/LOAD by “WAV” file In addition to save/load by the aforementioned FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3), save/load to a DOS formatted disc by using WAV (RIFF WAVE file format, hereafter called WAV) file ispossible. In the same wa...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 100 Saving of “WAV” files A WAV file is saved by the following procedure. Before proceeding to save, make sure a DOSformatted disk in FAT 16 is set in the SCSI ID6 equipment. The following explains the proceduresfor using a backup disk afte...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 101 ###### 01.WAV ###### 02.WAV ###### 24.WAV 10. Press the [EXIT/NO] key or [STOP] button. " COMPLETED! " is extinguished. • Composition of WAV file on multiple discs WAV files are saved in order from track 1 throughtrack 24. When ...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 102 < Notes> • If you attempt to save a WAV file with the same file name as one already existing on the backup disk," Already Exist " (Same file name already exists) is displayed and save will not be executed. In this case,cha...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 103 <Notes> • If there is insufficient capacity in the current drive to load a WAV file, the capacity will be indicated inminus as "-###".In such a case, select a program of a the right size ordelete an unnecessary program by ...

105 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP mode) <Table-3> “Execution” menu Execution item Display Refer page Community Editing a program title Title Edit PGM** ? 37 - Deleting a program Delete PGM** ? 36 - Loading s...

106 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) NOs Of Event ? Drive Sel. ? Load PGM? Save PGM ? Disk Format? Disk Optimize ? Signature Set? Tempo Map Set ? Title Edit ? Delete PGM ? Click ? Preroll Time? Midi Sync Out? Frame Rate ? MTC offset ? Offset Mode? Ref. ...

107 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Time Signature Setting (“Signature Set?”) Using the “Setting a time signature” menu, you can set a time signature of a given measure on theinternal programmable Tempo Map. And also in this setting, the BAR (...

108 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Modifying (or deleting) stored time signatures 1. Repeat steps 1-3 described in the “Storing a time signature” section. 2. Turn the [SHUTTLE] dial so that the flashing cursor is on the time signature value. ...

109 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Setting a tempo (“Tempo Map Set ?” menu) The “Setting a tempo” menu enables you to specify a tempo at a given point in a song that already has a timesignature setting. For example, you can specify a tempo of...

110 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Tempo Map Time signature setting Tempo setting 001 bar 4/4 005 bar 3/4 001 bar 1 = 120 003 bar 1 = 90 005 bar 3 = 60 007 bar 2 = 120 5. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. The display shows the stored bar/beat/tempo, thenre...

111 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Setting the Metronome function (“Click ?” menu) “Setting the Metronome function” menu allows you to determine whether or not the recorder outputs ametronome sound from Real track (track 24) during playback o...

112 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Locate point (stored in the memory key). This point is actually located. This point is located if the current position is before the locate point. Preroll time (before the locate point) can be set between 00 and 10 s...

113 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Setting MIDI sync output signal (“Midi Sync Out ?” menu) The “Setting MIDI sync output signal” menu enables you to select the type of MIDI sync signals output fromthe MIDI OUT connector on the rear panel of ...

114 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Flashing Setting an MTC frame rate 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “Frame Rate ?” ( “?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] ke...

115 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) 3. Use the SHUTTLE dial to move the flashing cursor, and turn the JOG dial to enter the desired offsetvalue. For example, if you rotate the JOG dial on the secondsdigit up 59, turning the dial further will increase t...

116 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setting the Record Protect function (“Rec Protect ?” menu) The recorder features the Record Protect function, which is similar to the function of record-protect tabs oncassette tapes. The “Setting the Record Protect ...

117 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Recording enabled/disabled 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “Rec Protect ?” (“?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. The c...

118 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Setting digital input 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “D. in ?” (“?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. When “ D. in? ” ...

119 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Setting digital output 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “D. out ?” (“?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. The current di...

120 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting <SETUP mode>) Flashing Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “Resolution ?” (“?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. T...

121 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing 3. Use the [JOG] dial to set the desired MIDI device ID number. Turning the [ JOG ] dial clockwise increments the value, and turning it counter-clockwise decrements the value. 4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key....

122 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting <SETUP mode>) SPDIF :Async SPDIF :Sync adat :Async adat :Sync [D. in ?] setting [Clock Sel ?] setting Int Auto Word Video clock receivedfrom WORD IN Available only wheni n s t a l l i n g t h e o p -tional Model 8345T C / S Y N C c...

123 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) To cancel the operation, or to restore the settingobtained prior to the EXECUTE/YES key press, pressthe STOP button or the EXIT/NO key. Each time youpress one of these keys, the recorder returns to theprevious hierar...

124 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting <SETUP mode>) Flashing 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select “Foot SW ?” (“?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. A flashing “ ? ” will extinguish by p...

125 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Setup of the reference level (“Ref. Level?” menu) The reference level of D2424 can be changed in the "Setup of the reference level" menu.At the initial setting, the reference level is set to " -12dB "...

126 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting <SETUP mode>) Flashing Setup of input/output Balance/Unbalance (“BAL/UNBAL?” menu) Whether the D2424 rear panel analog input/output connectors should be set to balanced or unbalanced linescan be setup at the "Setup of input/out...

127 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Drive Format Information (“Drive Info?” menu) Format information of the current drive presently installed can be checked by using the “Drive FormatInformation” menu. Should any trouble occur in the recorder, providin...

129 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings <SETUP mode>) Flashing Drive Setting (“Drive Sel?” menu) In D2424, in addition to the current drive (E-IDE hard disk) for recording/playback/editing, by installing theoptional Model 9044 (BAY+CADDY), an E-IDE hard disk (or optiona...

130 Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting <SETUP mode>) Flashing Setup of the display contrast level (“Contrast ?” menu) The contrast level of the D2424 display can be setup.Because this setup content will be registered in the D2424 internal System ROM, it will be held eve...

131 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Basic Default × × Channel Changed × × Default × × Mode Message × × Altered ******************************* × Note × × Number: True voice ******************************* × Velocity Note ON × × Note OFF × × After Key’s × × Touch Cha...

132 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) MMC Command List Command List Movement (Recorder) 01: STOP STOP 02: PLAY PLAY 03: DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLAY 04: FAST FORWARD F FWD 05: REWIND REWIND 06: RECORD STROBE REC 07: RECORD EXIT PUNCH OUT 09: PAUSE STOP 40: WRITE Refer ...

133 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Fostex System Exclusive Message General Structure=F0 51<device id><sub id 1>(<data>)F7* Numbers are all expressed in hexadecimal units. Table: <sub id 1> (<data>) Command or Model Set Acknowledge or S...

134 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Status Request Status request command Status reply Controller to D2424 D2424 to controller Loop op. status 22 21 32 21 (<Loop op. mode = 12>) Loop status 22 22 32 22 (<on/off>) Post locate status 22 28 32 28 (<post ...

136 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Data Type < l o o p o p . m o d e > < l o o p o p . m o d e > < l o o p o p . m o d e > < l o o p o p . m o d e > < l o o p o p . m o d e > 12=stopIndicates the next operating mode following locating ...

138 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Explanation on the Command/Mode Set 12 22 (<on/off>): loop on/off command The command for setting the "loop mode on/off" (=ON/OFF ofAUTO RTN) of D2424. Default figure of the loop operationmode is "12=stop" an...

139 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) data length in the clipboard is less than 10ms, specifying the<repeat count> will be limited to "01."Also, by specifying the <mmc track>, paste operation can beexecuted on other tracks in mono (one track unit) ...

140 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) it to the default state (meter=4/4, tempo: =120). Also, whenthis command is received, this equipment will reply with "3403 (<edit message>)." Upon completing the registeration, <editmessage> will reply with ...

141 Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) 23 47: midi sync out status request The command for inquiring on status of the midi sync outsetup condition. When this command is received, this equip-ment replies with "33 47 <midi sync>." 23 48: MTC offset mode sta...

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Maintenance/Specifications) 143 Specifications Recorder Section Recording Medium : 3.5 inch, E-IDE type hard diskRecording Format : FDMS3 version 3 Save/Load Format : SCSI, FDIO-1 version 2 Sampling Frequency : 44.1kHz, 48kHz, ,88.2kHz, 96kHz Quantization : 16bit / 24bi...

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