Page 2 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 3 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by itemsplaced upon or against them, paying particular attention to cordsat plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where theyexit fr...
Page 3 - Contents
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 4 <Recording media> The D2424LVmkII is not equipped with recording media for recording and playback. Please read thesection from page 5 to prepare the recording media to record, playback, and edit data on the recorder. <Damages> Fostex in not respo...
Page 4 - current drive; Recording media; ; Package contents
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 5 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 D2424LVmkII is not equipped with any recording medium for recording/playback such as a harddisk drive (in th...
Page 5 - Preparation for the current drive; Installing a hard disk in the caddy
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 6 Preparation for the current drive Caddy Hard disk unit Fixing screws The D2424LVmkII 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 followin...
Page 6 - Assemble the case by installing the covers.; • Assembling the case; Align the screw holes.
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 7 <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 par...
Page 7 - • Installing the removable case in the recorder; Install the caddy (containing a hard disk inside) into the slot.; • Connecting a detachable controller; Model 8551B Optional extension cable
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 8 • 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 thesurface of the case and the front panel bec...
Page 8 - Formatting a hard disk drive; ; The sampling frequency:
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 9 Formatting a hard disk drive After installing a hard disk drive into the recorder, you must format the disk; otherwise you cannot record orplayback any data. Note that the following explanation assumes that the disk is unformatted. If you want toknow how to ...
Page 10 - Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 11 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 space in the selected TimeBase unit. Press the [DISP SEL] ke...
Page 11 - Setup of the Internal Clock
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 12 This recorder contains an internal clock function.Upon finishing format of the current drive, set internal clock to the present time by procedure explainedbelow. Procedures below is explained on the assumption that current drive has been formatted, the prog...
Page 12 - Connecting a analog mixer; Analog mixer
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 13 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 D2424LVmkII are set to " unbalanced input/output " in the initial state. These can be changed...
Page 14 - Initial settings
Model D2424LVmkII 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 15 - Basic analog recording; Selecting a recording track; Adjusting the recording level; Starting recording; Basic recording
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 16 Basic analog recording 1. Press the [RECORD TRACK] select key of the desiredrecording 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 record...
Page 17 - Selecting Digital Out
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 18 In the following, basic multi-recording of adat digital signals will be carried out on the assumption that adigital mixer is connected to D2424LVmkII (To output adat digital signals from the digital mixer, refer to theOperating Manual of the digital mixer y...
Page 18 - Setting the reference clock; Int
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 19 5. Select “D.out adat” by using the Jog dial, andpress 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 Jogdial, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. The current ref...
Page 19 - Multitrack recording using overdubbing
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 20 Multitrack recording is a term for the series of processes in which you record various sound sources to differenttracks and combine them into two mixes (L and R). This recording involves an important process called “overdubbing,”in which you record addition...
Page 20 - Basic Locate function; • Locating the top of the Program; Locating the top of the Program; Locating the last recording point in the Program; Mixdown; mixdown
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 21 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 pressthe [REWIND] button. • Locating the end o...
Page 21 - Recording in a new Program
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 22 <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 f...
Page 22 - Changing the program FS; Current drive formatting by 24bit:
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 23 Changing the program FS In the following, we will change a program’s sampling frequency in the current drive. IN general, the sampling frequency of the program made in the current drive will be the value set during themost recent formatting of the current d...
Page 23 - Playback using the Vari-pitch function; Vari-pitch function procedures
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 24 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 clockwiseincreases the speed, and rotating it c...
Page 25 - FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE; Declaration of EC Directive; The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
Model D2424LVmkII Quick Operation Guide 26 FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE * Including non-EU countries (as of March, 2007) Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member nation'sordinance concerning the electro...