Page 3 - CAUTION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 Model D2424LV 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 ELEC...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide <Recording media> The D2424LV is not equipped with recording media for recording and playback. Please read the sectionfrom page 5 to prepare the recording media to record, playback, and edit data on the recorder. <Damages> Fostex in not responsible f...
Page 5 - Package contents; current drive; Recording media;
5 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Package contents Main unit Detachable controller Hard disk fixing screws Use these screws to fix the hard disk tothe caddy. Refer to page “7” for moreinformation. The D2424LV is not equipped with any recording medium for recording/playback such as a harddisk dri...
Page 6 - Preparation for the current drive; Installing a hard disk in the caddy; • Disassembling the caddy
6 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Preparation for the current drive Caddy Hard disk unit Fixing screws The D2424LV has a slot for an optional hard disk. First you need to install a hard disk into thecaddy included in this recorder package before you install it into the slot.The following instruc...
Page 7 - • Assembling the case
7 Model D2424LV 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 thepackage) to the surface of the case where the part would touch. If you use the disk with its parttou...
Page 8 - • Installing the removable case in the recorder; Model 8551B Optional extension cable
8 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide • Installing the removable case in the recorder 1 . Install the caddy (containing a hard disk inside) into the slot. Push in the case with the correct side facing toward you. (Use both hands to push it in so that the surface ofthe case and the front panel become...
Page 9 - Formatting a hard disk drive; Select desired sampling frequency/quantization; ; The sampling frequency:
9 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Formatting a hard disk drive After installing a hard disk drive into the recorder, you must format the disk; otherwise you cannotrecord or playback any data. Note that the following explanation assumes that the disk isunformatted. If you want to know how to refo...
Page 10 - Select “On” or “Off” via the Jog dial, and press the; Select the desired sampling frequency using the
10 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide 7. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key while holding down the [RECORD] button. The size of unformatted area on the hard disk appears onthe display, and counts down as the formatting progresses. It will take a while to complete formatting, especially if youare formattin...
Page 11 - space in the selected Time Base unit.; Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk
11 Model D2424LV 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. Press t...
Page 12 - Setup of the Internal Clock; Move edit point with the Shuttle dial and input
12 Model D2424LV 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 procedureexplained below. Procedures below is explained on the assumption that current drive has beenformatted, the program h...
Page 13 - Connecting a analog mixer; Analog mixer
13 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Connecting a analog mixer <Notes> • At making connections with the mixer, switch off power to this unit and the mixer. • Analog input/output ports of D2424LV are set to " unbalanced input/output " in the initial state. These can be changed to "...
Page 15 - Initial settings
15 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Initial settings Set all [RECORD TRACK] select keys to“SAFE.” The track indicators (squareframes) turn off. Locate the top of the selectedProgram (ABS 0). Turn off the Vari Pitch function. (The[VARI PITCH] key LED turns off.) Stop the recorder. (The STOPbutton ...
Page 16 - Basic analog recording; recording track to set it in READY mode.; Selecting a recording track; Starting recording; tracks to set the tracks in the safe status.; Basic recording
16 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Basic analog recording 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 recorder ...
Page 17 - “Undo”
17 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Everybody makes mistakes. If you make a mistake in recording, you can restore and re-do the data thatexisted 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 funct...
Page 18 - Selecting Digital In; Selecting Digital Out
18 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide In the following, basic multi-recording of adat digital signals will be carried out on the assumption that adigital mixer is connected to D2424LV (To output adat digital signals from the digital mixer, refer to theOperating Manual of the digital mixer you are u...
Page 19 - Setting the reference clock; Select the “Clock Sel?” menu via using the Jog; Select the desired reference clock by using the; Int
19 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide 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 reference clock 6. Select the “Clock Sel?” menu via using the Jog dial, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. The current refer...
Page 20 - Multitrack recording using overdubbing
20 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Multitrack recording is a term for the series of processes in which you record various sound sources todifferent tracks and combine them into two mixes (L and R). This recording involves an importantprocess called “overdubbing,” in which you record additional s...
Page 21 - Basic Locate function; • Locating the top of the Program; ” and “; Mixdown
21 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Basic Locate function • Locating the top of the Program You can immediately move to the top of the Program(ABS 0), regardless of the current position of theProgram. 1. Press and hold down the [STOP] button, and press the [REWIND] button. • Locating the end of t...
Page 22 - Select the desired Program number and press the; Recording in a new Program
22 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide <Selecting the desired Program> If you have set up multiple Programs on the disk,you first need to select the target Program prior torecording, playback, or edit. To select a Program,follow the steps below. Do not select a differentProgram until you finis...
Page 23 - Changing the program FS; Current drive formatting by 24bit:; First, start the program in which the FS is to be; Rotate the Jog dial to display the “Sample Rate?”; Display the desired FS by rotating the Jog dial, an
23 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Changing the program FS In the following, we will change a program’s sampling frequency in the current drive.IN general, tha sampling frequency of the program made in the current drive will be the value set duringthe most recent formatting of the current drive....
Page 24 - Playback using the Vari-pitch function; Vari-pitch function procedures; Set the desired pitch data using the Jog dial.; If you wish to play back data at the current Vari Pitch; LED lights up. When the function is turned off, the LED turns off.
24 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Playback using the Vari-pitch function Vari-pitch function procedures 4. Set the desired pitch data using the Jog dial. Rotating the Jog dial enables you to hear changes inplayback speed. Rotating the Jog dial clockwise increasesthe speed, and rotating it count...
Page 26 - FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE; Declaration of EC Directive; The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
26 Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE * Including non-EU countries (as of January, 2002) <ITALY> NAME: Proel S.p.A.ADD: Zona Artigianale 64047 - Sant’Omero (Teramo)TEL: (+39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862 <THE NETHERLANDS> NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B...
Page 27 - Memo