Page 2 - Safety Instructions; CAUTION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions 2 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, D O ...
Page 3 - Table of contents
Table of contents 3 Introduction.............................................................................4Main features...........................................................................4 Recording Preparation Connecting a SCSI drive......................................................5...
Page 4 - Introduction/Main features; Introduction; Mixer section
4 Introduction/Main features Introduction Thank you for choosing the Fostex FD-4. The FD-4 is afour-track multitracker equipped with two additionalvirtual tracks. It uses a SCSI removable disk, such as aZip cartridge or an MO disk, as a recording media toperform six-track recording and four-track pl...
Page 5 - Recording preparation; Recording Preparation; First you need to connect a SCSI drive and format a disk; Connecting a SCSI drive; • Handling a SCSI drive
5 Recording preparation R MON OUT L R MIX OUT L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 SCSI OUT IN DATA DATA POWER SCSI terminator SCSI cable SCSI connector SCSI drive DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT SCSI ABS S M F PGM DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT SCSI Recording Preparation • After making the connection, turn o...
Page 6 - Formatting a new disk
6 Recording preparation Recording mode Sampling rate Quantization Available recording track in real-time Mastering mode 1 44.1 kHz 16-bit linear 2 3 5 5 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT Flashing Flashing Normal mode 44.1 kHz 32 kHz 16-bit linear DAC * 4 Real tracks + 2 Ad...
Page 7 - Turn the JOG dial to select a recording mode.; Removing a disk from the SCSI drive; Press the EXIT/NO key while holding down
7 Recording preparation DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz S M F PGM ABS The current drive is a SCSI drive. 1 44.1kHz SETUP SURE? DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT SCSI 44.1kHz SETUP SURE? DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT SCSI 44.1kHz SETUP SURE? DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT SCSI SETUP COMPLETED ! DRI...
Page 8 - Formatting the disk again; Use the JOG dial to select a recording mode.
8 Recording preparation 2 3, 6 8 4, 5, 7 8 SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT 44.1kHz SETUP CLK SURE? DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT SCSI Flashing 44.1kHz SETUP SURE ? DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Flashing 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OU...
Page 9 - Names and Functions; Rear panel
9 Names and Functions 4 3 2 1 INPUT 3 R MON OUT L R ST OUT L AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 SCSI OUT IN DA T A R RECORDER IN L IN MIDI OUT PUNCH IN/OUT DA T A MIDI POWER MON L MON R MON L MON R MON L MON R MON L MON R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND...
Page 11 - Monitor select switch
11 Names and Functions 5. Monitor level control knob [MON (INPUT/TRK)] These knobs are used to select signals sent to monitorsections 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 ...
Page 12 - Record track select keys; Contrast adjustment knob
12 Names and Functions 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 41 23 24 25 27 28 33 32 36 38 39 29 35 34 37 40 22 31 30 UNDO/ PUNCH AUTO PITCH VARI R L SHIFT 4/R 3/L 2/R SEL DISP SEL DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 1/L CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD REDO EDIT START IN OUT AUTO PLAY ...
Page 13 - Display indication select key; EJECT
13 Names and Functions 16. Display indication select key Pressing this key each time will change the display indicationas follows: Refer to pages 7, 56 and 81 for more information on the operation of this key. Currently-selected Time Base indication *1 Currently-selected Time Base REMAIN indication ...
Page 14 - AUTO PUNCH
14 Names and Functions STOP PLAY REWIND F FWD UNDO/ PUNCH AUTO PITCH VARI R L SHIFT 4/R 3/L 2/R SEL DISP SEL 1/L CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD REDO EDIT START IN OUT AUTO PLAY EXECUTE /YES EXIT /NO HOLD/ STORE END IN OUT PGM SEL AUTO RTN SETUP TIME BASE ACC...
Page 15 - LOC MEM
15 Names and Functions AUTO PLAY RTN AUTO PLAY AUTO RTN AUTO 29.Vari Pitch key [VARI PITCH/ P.EDIT ] This key toggles Vari Pitch mode on and off. When Vari Pitchmode is on, the “VARI PITCH” indicator lights up on thedisplay, and the FD-4 plays using the current pitch data.Pressing the VARI PITCH key...
Page 16 - Auto Return Start key; PREVIEW
16 Names and Functions 33. Store key [STORE] This key is used to store time values (or bar/beat/clockvalues) in the memory keys. Press this key, then one of thefollowing keys to store data indicated on the display(including edit data) in the corresponding memory key. Ifyou press the STORE key and th...
Page 17 - Auto Punch Out key
17 Names and Functions 37. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END/ PREVIEW ] Use this key to store the start point (AUTO RTN END point)for the Auto Return function and the Auto Repeat function.When you press this key, the FD-4 displays currently-storeddata, which you can edit. After editing the data, pre...
Page 20 - Display when the power is turned on; Display Section
20 Names and Functions DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz S M F PGM ABS DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz 44.1kHz SETUP SURE? DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT SCSI 11. Data output jack [DATA OUT] (Connector: OPTICAL) Connect this jack to the OPTICAL digital input of an externaldigita...
Page 21 - Preset display
21 Names and Functions REMAIN SETUP COMPLETED ! SURE ? MTC OFFSET PGM TEMPO VARI PITCH 44.1kHz MTC IN LOC DIGITAL S L A V E M I D I M T C ABS MTC REMAIN ABS LOC MTC IN VARI PITCH TEMPO PGM 44.1kHz SETUP MTC OFFSET ? BAR S M H CLK DF MB SF SURE COMPLETED ! DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT MTC MIDI DIGITAL...
Page 22 - Selecting Time Base using the DISP SEL key; The REMAIN display
22 Names and Functions ABS 44.1kHz S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT PGM CLK SCSI 44.1kHz M DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT MB CLK SCSI REMAIN H S MTC IN 44.1kHz S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI H MTC IN 44.1kHz S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI H 44.1kHz BAR CLK DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SY...
Page 23 - Warning messages
23 Names and Functions DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT...
Page 24 - ABS; Recording method and REMAIN display; Before Starting; Time Base
24 Before Starting Recorded area Non recorded area ABS 0 00M, 00S, 00F 00M, 08S, 00F REC END DISK END 23H, 59M, 59S -002BAR, 1 , 00CLK 001BAR, 1 , 00CLK 01H, 00M, 00S, 00F 01H, 00M, 08S, 00F 00H, 59M, 52S, 00F 01H, 00M, 00S, 00F 00H, 59M, 51S 00H, 59M, 59S ABS BAR/BEAT/CLK MTC MTC BAR =001BAR, 0404 ...
Page 25 - Recording method and REMAIN indicator; Recording method; Managing songs by Program Change function
25 Before Starting unrecorded area recordable disk area Program 1 ABS 0 23H, 59M, 59S 03M 00S 00F 10M 00S 00F 12M 00S 00F unrecorded area recorded area (2 min.) You can record at any point within 24 hours in ABS Time. REC END The area actually used on the disk Recordable disk area. Recording method ...
Page 26 - All tracks: REPRO monitor; Real track and Additional track; Input monitoring and playback monitoring; • When you set a track to recording mode; Playback monitoring
26 Before Starting Real tracks Additional tracks Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track L Track R Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Monitor section INPUT Track 4: INPUT monitor, Tracks 1~3: REPRO monitor All tracks: REPRO monitor Real track and Additional track The FD-4 ...
Page 27 - PAN knobs and stereo bus
27 Before Starting 1/L 2/R 3/L 4/R L R L R L R L R REC SEL switch PAN knob STEREO BUS L STEREO BUS R ST OUT L, R PAN knobs and stereo bus The FD-4 features a four-channel mixer function that en-ables you to mix four sound sources into a stereo mix.Since the mixer functions and signal flow are not vi...
Page 28 - Basic Application (Basic Recording and Playback); Basic Recording and Playback; Recording one sound source to one track; Setting the disk
28 Basic Application (Basic Recording and Playback) Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Point 5 4 3 2 1 Real track 1 Real track 2 Real track 3 Real track 4 EQ EQ This chapter explains how to perform basic recording andplayback so that you can get used to operating the FD-4.This chapter will be helpful n...
Page 29 - Setting the switch and knob; Adjusting the recording level; While playing the guitar, raise the input channel 1 fader to; Monitoring the recording signal; Turn the MON knob in the MON mix section of channel 1; ; Starting recording; Press the PLAY button while holding down the RECORD; Stopping recording
29 Basic Application (Basic Recording and Playback) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 EQ EQ Setting the switch and knob 1. Set the channel 1 INPUT SEL switch to [INPUT]. The electric guitar signal is routed to the input channel 1fader. If you connect the instrument to another inputjack, set the INPUT SEL sw...
Page 30 - Undo/Redo recording; Recording onto the additional track
30 Basic Application (Basic Recording and Playback) Recording track Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 REC TRACK select key for track READY 1/L is READY. INPUT SEL switch position Set to INPUT PAN knob adjustment Turn all the way to L. Set to MON Monitor section’s SELECTOR position Adjusting the monito...
Page 31 - Checking the recording sound; Playing track 1; ; Playback of the additional track sound
31 Basic Application (Basic Recording and Playback) 1 2 3 4 5 5 MON L MON R MON L MON R MON L MON R MON L MON R 0 0 0 0 M PAN + TRK4 INPUT PAN + TRK3 INPUT PAN + TRK2 INPUT PAN + TRK1 INPUT MON MON MON MON PAN PAN PAN PAN Real track 1 Real track 2 Real track 3 Real track 4 Channel MON mix section EQ...
Page 32 - Basic Application (Basic Multitrack Recording); Basic Multitrack Recording; Recording a drum machine to track 1; Connecting a sound source; Connect the electric bass to input jack 1.
32 Basic Application (Basic Multitrack Recording) Track 1 -> Drum machine 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 8 6 7 10 9 8 11 13 12 EQ EQ You learned how to record one sound source to one trackin the “Basic Recording and Playback” chapter.This chapter explains how to perform multitrack record-ing, which is, of cours...
Page 33 - Listening to the overdubbed sound
33 Basic Application (Basic Multitrack Recording) 1 2 3 4 4 EQ EQ 1. Set the channel 1 INPUT SEL switch to [INPUT]. 2. Turn the channel 1 PAN knob all the way to [R]. 3. Press the RECORD RACK select key [2/R] to set track 2 to READY mode. The 2/R LED flashes. 4. Set the SELECTOR in the monitor secti...
Page 34 - Mixdown; Connecting external devices; Connect the input and output jacks of the reverb unit to the
34 Basic Application (Basic Multitrack Recording) INPUT jack REC TRACK select key for track READY 3/L INPUT SEL switch position PAN knob adjustment Set to MON. Monitor section’s SELECTOR position Adjusting the monitoring level of the recording track. Use the MON mix section of channel 3 to adjust th...
Page 35 - Setting the switch and knob on the FD-4; Settings for the effect units
35 Basic Application (Basic Multitrack Recording) 1 2 3 4, 8 6, 13 7 7 9 10 11 5, 12 14 EQ EQ Effect unit 1 Effect unit 2 Master Recorder Setting the switch and knob on the FD-4 1. Set the INPUT SEL switches of channels 1–4 to [TRK]. In this way, the output from recorded tracks 1–4 will berouted to ...
Page 36 - Creating a new Program; Handling Programs; Insert a formatted disk into the SCSI drive.
36 Handling Programs 1 1 2 3 4 5, 6, 7 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz S M F PGM ABS DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI PGM UNDO/ PUNCH AUTO PITCH VARI R ...
Page 37 - Using the Program Change function; Turn the JOG dial to select the desired Program number
37 Handling Programs PGM 01 New PGM 2 3 1 UNDO/ PUNCH AUTO PITCH VARI R L SHIFT 4/R 3/L 2/R SEL DISP SEL DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 1/L CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END F FWD REWIND PLAY STOP RECORD REDO EDIT START IN OUT AUTO PLAY EXECUTE /YES EXIT /NO HOLD/ STORE END IN OUT PGM SEL AUTO RTN SE...
Page 38 - Deleting a Program; Turn the JOG dial to select the first hierarchy of the [Del.
38 Handling Programs 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI PGM 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI PGM SURE ? 1 2 3, 4 PGM 01 PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 PGM 07 PGM 01 PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 After delet...
Page 39 - Editing a Program title; Turn the JOG dial to select the first hierarchy level of the
39 Handling Programs 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI PGM 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 1 1, 4 3, 5 4 4 UNDO/ PUNCH AUTO PITCH VARI R L SHIFT 4/R 3/L 2/R SEL DISP SEL DIGITAL MULTITRACKER 1/L CLIPBOARD PLAY LOC...
Page 40 - Special Application (Playback in Vari pitch mode); Playback in Vari Pitch Mode; Press the VARI PITCH key again while holding down the; Set the desired pitch data using the JOG dial.; If you wish to play back data at the current Vari Pitch again,
40 Special Application (Playback in Vari pitch mode) 1 3 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz S M F PGM ABS VARI PITCH DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz S M PGM ABS VARI PITCH % . 2, 6, 7 4 5 EQ EQ This chapter explains how to change the playback speed ofthe recorder using the Var...
Page 41 - Special Application (Recording to a Metronome Sound); Connecting a sound source and a effect unit; Recording to a Metronome Sound; Turning the Metronome function on
41 Special Application (Recording to a Metronome Sound) 4 3 2 1 INPUT 3 AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 2 1 3 4 5 6 EQ EQ Compressor/limiter This chapter explains how to record your performance whileyou are playing an instrument accompanied by a metro-nome based on the time ...
Page 42 - Checking the metronome sound
42 Special Application (Recording to a Metronome Sound) 3 2 4 3 6 8 10 9 1 EQ EQ Checking the metronome sound 1. Select the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base using the TIME BASE SEL switch. 2. Start playback from the beginning of the Program. Even if the selected Program does not have any recordeddata, track 4...
Page 43 - Punch In/Out Recording; Storing the edit points; Refer to “Storing the edit points” on page 63 to set the Auto; Previewing and trimming the edit points; press the memory key.
43 Special Application (Punch In/Out Recording) Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 Punch In point Punch Out point This part is changed. Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 What is Punch In/Out recording? Punch In/Out recording enables you to record over previ-ously-recorded parts. See the diagram below. Fo...
Page 44 - Preparation; Connecting the instrument; Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording
44 Special Application (Punch In/Out Recording) 1 2 -B Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 This part is changed. Playback start point EQ EQ 2 -H 2 -F 2 -G 2 -A 2 -C 2 -D 2 -E When you finish storing and adjusting the edit points, youcan proceed to the Auto Punch In/Out operation.In this example, we re-r...
Page 45 - Auto Punch In/Out Take
45 Special Application (Punch In/Out Recording) Locate Locate Stop here. Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point The FD-4 stops at a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll time. (0~10 seconds) Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END p...
Page 46 - Manual Punch In/Out; Connecting the instrument and a foot switch
46 Special Application (Punch In/Out Recording) 2 1 3 EQ EQ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Undo/Redo Auto Punch In/Out recording You can undo or redo Auto Punch In/Out recording.Press the UNDO/REDO key after recording is complete torestore the conditions that existed prior to the recording.Press the UNDO/REDO key ag...
Page 47 - Setting the mixer section.; Rehearsing Punch In/Out recording; Cancelling Rehearsal mode; Manual Punch In/Out take
47 Special Application (Punch In/Out Recording) Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 This part is changed. Playback start point Playbackend point Punch In point (Rehearsal in) Punch Out point (Rehearsal out) All tracks are in playback monitoring mode. Only track 3 is in input monitoring mode. The sound i...
Page 49 - Special Application (Ping Pong Recording); Connecting effect units; Set the channels 1–3 INPUT SEL switches to TRK.; Press the RECORD TRACK select key 4/R to set track 4 to; Adjusting the recording level/rehearsal; Press the RECORD button to set track 4 to input monitoring
49 Special Application (Ping Pong Recording) TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 Sound source A TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 3 1 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 Effect Unit EQ EQ 6 Sound source B Sound source C Sound source A,B,C...
Page 50 - Turn the AUX knob of the channel signal to which you wish; Performing ping-pong recording; Hold down the RECORD button and press the PLAY button; Quitting ping-pong recording
50 Special Application (Ping Pong Recording) 11.Turn the AUX knob of the channel signal to which you wish to apply effects toward AUX 1. Use the AUX RTN 1 knob toadjust the return signal level. At this time, make sure that the [OL] section of level meters4 and R do not light up continuously. 12. Rai...
Page 51 - Ping-pong Recording to Additional Tracks
51 Special Application (Ping Pong Recording) TRK 4 TRK 3 TRK 2 TRK 1 ADD. TRK L ADD. TRK R Sound source D This chapter explains how to perform ping-pong recordingusing Additional tracks L and R.In this example session, we ping-pong record tracks 1–4 tothe Additional tracks. At this time, check the r...
Page 52 - Digital recording from an external digital device; Digital Recording; Selecting a Program to record; Setting a recording track
52 Special Application (Digital Recording) INPUT 3 R MON OUT L R ST OUT L AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 SCSI OUT IN DATA R RECORDER IN L IN MIDIOUT PUNCH IN/OUT DATA MIDI POWER OPTICAL OUT DATA IN Digital recording from an external digital device This chapter ...
Page 53 - Digital recording to an external device; Connecting an external digital device
53 Special Application (Digital Recording) INPUT 3 R MON OUT L R ST OUT L AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 SCSI OUT IN DATA R RECORDER IN L IN MIDIOUT PUNCH IN/OUT DATA MIDI POWER OPTICAL IN DATA OUT Digital recording to an external device This section explains h...
Page 54 - DAT; Digital mixdown
54 Special Application (Digital Recording) 1 2 3 4, 8 6, 13 7 7 9 10 11 5, 12 14 DAT Effect unit 1 Effect unit 2 EQ EQ Digital mixdown As described in the previous section, you may mix downdigital signals from tracks 1–4 to an external digital deviceusing the procedure described in the basic mixdown...
Page 55 - How to use the RECORDER IN jack; Eight channels of digital mixdown; Direct recording of an external sound source
55 Å@Special Application (How to use the RECORDER IN jack) How to use the RECORDER IN jack INPUT 3 R MON OUT L R ST OUT L AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 SCSI OUT IN DATA R RECORDER IN L IN MIDIOUT PUNCHIN/OUT DATA MIDI POWER EQ EQ Sound source E RECORDER IN L R...
Page 56 - Editing Tracks; Erase
Editing Tracks 56 CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD OUT point AUTO PUNCH IN point Copy Clip Paste Copy source track Paste destination track CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD OUT point AUTO PUNCH IN point Move Clip Paste Move source track Paste destination track The FD-4 features speedy, non-linear, non-destru...
Page 57 - Checking and adjusting the edit points; Checking the clipboard data
Editing Tracks 57 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE Storing the edit points 1. Refer to the “Storing and editing the locate points to the memo...
Page 58 - Turn off the RECORD TRACK select key of the copy (or move); • Erasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0 and
Editing Tracks 58 AUTO PUNCH IN point Any track Any track AUTO PUNCH OUT point Erase ABS 0 REC END Silence AUTO PUNCH IN point Any track Any track AUTO PUNCH OUT point Erase ABS 0 REC END Silence ABS 0 Additional track Real track Real track REC END Additional track REC END 7. Press the EXECUTE/YES k...
Page 59 - Refer to the “Storing and editing the locate points to the; While the recorder section is stopped, press and hold down; Executing Erase; Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the track to erase
Editing Tracks 59 ABS 0 Real track AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point (REC END) ABS 0 Real track REC END AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point (REC END) ABS 0 Real track ABS 0 Real track REC END REC END 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH ...
Page 60 - Track Exchange
Editing Tracks 60 Real track 4 Real track 1 Real track 2 Real track 3 data on Real track 2 Real track 1 data on Real track 4 Real track 3 data on Real track 4 data on Real track 3 <After swap> <Before swap> data on Real track 1 data on Additional track R Additional track R Additional tra...
Page 61 - Executing Track Exchange; • Selecting Additional tracks L–R and Real tracks 3–4:; To select a number in the right column, press the
Editing Tracks 61 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Executing Track Exchange 1. While the FD-4 is stopped, press the EDIT key repeatedly until [TRK E...
Page 62 - Cue & Review Function; Cue & Review function using the SHUTTLE feature
62 Cue & Review Function 2 1 3 <Display of 16-times review> <Display of 32-times cue> EQ EQ ABS PGM S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS PGM S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS PGM S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS PGM S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC O...
Page 63 - Press the PLAY button to play back data.
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 63 1 4 2 3 EQ EQ You can store time information (time or bar/beat/clock) ineach memory key. The stored time information will be usedto locate a point in data in the recorder section, or as anedit point to perform the Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste,Move & ...
Page 64 - Editing and storing locate data; Editing and storing data; While the FD-4 is stopped, press the memory key that stores; Press the memory key that you pressed in Step 1 again.
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 64 2 4 1, 2 3 2 1, 4 2 3 2 EQ EQ EQ EQ Editing and storing locate data If you know the position of the desired locate point, followthe steps below. 1. Press the HOLD/> key while the FD-4 is stopped. The currently-displayed time value (or bar/beat/clockvalue) is...
Page 65 - Editing the data stored in the LOCATE key; Press the SHIFT and LOCATE keys simultaneously while
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 65 2 4 2 2 1 3 EQ EQ Editing the data stored in the LOCATE key You can recall the last located point and edit the value.You can use the edited value to locate the point later orstore it to another memory key. 1. Press the SHIFT and LOCATE keys simultaneously while...
Page 66 - Direct Locate; Locate Function; • Locate the beginning of the Program (LOCATE ABS 0); Auto Play; Executing the Auto Play function; indicator on the bottom of the display.
Locate Function 66 2 1 Locate Locate Playback AUTO PUNCH IN point (Example) Locating the AUTO PUNCH IN point 3 EQ EQ PLAY AUTO The FD-4 locates the desired edit point immediately (thatis, it moves the current position of the data in the recordersection).Locate points include edit points (in ABS time...
Page 67 - Auto Return; Executing the Auto Return function; Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN END points.
Locate Function 67 1 2 3 Locate Playback AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END point Stop <Auto Return operation> RTN AUTO EQ EQ 3. Press the LOCATE key. The FD-4 locates the point and plays as shown in thediagram. • You can set a preroll time in the [Preroll ?] menu in SETUP mode so that the FD-4...
Page 68 - Auto Repeat; Executing the Auto Repeat function
Locate Function 68 PLAY RTN AUTO Locate Playback AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END point AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point Rehearsal range 1 2 3 Locate Playback AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END point EQ EQ Auto Repeat The Auto Repeat function allows the FD-4 to repeat play-back up to the AUT...
Page 69 - Executing the Preview function; Preview Function; Press the desired memory key while holding down the SHIFT; • Previewing the rise of the sound (fade in)
Preview Function 69 1 1 2 Approx. 2 sec. Approx, 1 sec. (mute playback) Approx, 1 sec. (normal playback) The sound rises at the memory point. Operation Memory key EQ EQ ABS LOC S M H F SF DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS LOC S M H F SF DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI The preview functio...
Page 70 - Quitting the Preview function; Start previewing the sound by following the steps described; Quitting the trimming function
Preview Function 70 1 1 2, 4 3 3 5 HOLD/> key or F FWD button Time Base ABS or MTC BAR/BEAT/CLK SF ->H ->M -> S ->F SF <-H <- M <- S <- F CLK -> BAR -> CLK <- BAR <- Flashing EQ EQ ABS LOC S M H F SF DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI LOC BAR CLK DRIVE AUTO A...
Page 71 - MIDI clock sync system; Connecting and setting an external device; MIDI Synchronization; Creating a Tempo Map; Overdubbing; Mixing down while syncing MIDI sound sources
MIDI Synchronization 71 INPUT 3 ST OUT L AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 SCSI OUT IN DATA R RECORDER IN L IN MIDIOUT PUNCH IN/OUT DATA MIDI Effect unit 1 Effect unit 2 MIDI sequencer Effect unit 1 Effect unit 2 Digital Master Recorder MIDI Sequencer MIDI sound s...
Page 72 - MTC sync/Machine Control system; Connecting an external device
MIDI Synchronization 72 INPUT 3 ST OUT L AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 SCSI OUT IN DATA R RECORDER IN L IN MIDIOUT PUNCH IN/OUT DATA MIDI INPUT 3 R MON OUT L R ST OUT L AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 SCSI OUT IN DATA R RE...
Page 74 - Sync system in Slave mode
MIDI Synchronization 74 INPUT 3 AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 4 INSERT 3 INPUT 4 SCSI OUT IN DATA R RECORDER IN L IN MIDIOUT PUNCH IN/OUT DATA MIDI MTC with Sequence Software Sync system in Slave mode You can set up the system in which the FD-4 in Slave modesynchronizes to an ex...
Page 75 - Recording
MIDI Synchronization 75 • If the FD-4 does not chase and lock correctly, check the connecting cables and settings. Recording You can record data on the FD-4 while the FD-4 is chasingand locking to the sequence software signals. <Hint> About the option “Vari” in the “Setting the Slave type” in ...
Page 76 - Outline of the save/load operation; Saving and Loading Song Data; ; Connecting a DAT machine
76 Saving and Loading Song Data Saving from FD-4 to DAT Loading from DAT to FD-4 OPTICAL IN OPTICAL OUT DATA OUT DATA IN EQ EQ Outline of the save/load operation The FD-4 enables you to save the recorded song data (in-cluding SETUP data) to a connected DAT machine and loadthe saved data as is from D...
Page 77 - Saving song data; Preparing a DAT machine
77 Saving and Loading Song Data 1 2, 5 3, 4, 6, 7 8 Data recorded on a disk inNormal mode Save FD-4 DAT Record mode: 32kHz/SP mode Load Disk in Mastering 1 or Mas-tering 2 EQ EQ SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI EQ EQ Data recorded on a disk inNormal mode Save FD-4 DAT Record mode: 32kHz/SP...
Page 78 - Use the JOG dial to select the desired Program.
78 Saving and Loading Song Data SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI PGM SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI REMAIN S M H 2. Use the JOG dial to displa...
Page 79 - Loading song data; Use the JOG dial to select the desired Program.
79 Saving and Loading Song Data 1 2, 5 3, 4, 6, 7 8 EQ EQ SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI PGM SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Loading song data You can load the data from DAT to the SCSI disk ...
Page 80 - You can monitor the data using the following methods:
80 Saving and Loading Song Data SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DIGITAL SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI REMAIN S M H DIGITAL 7. Press the EXECUTE/YES key again. [Play DAT !] appears on the display. 8. Start playing the DAT machine. When the saved pilot signal is played, the loa...
Page 81 - Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode); Selecting SETUP mode; Changing the Initial Settings; Select the desired menu using the JOG dial, then press the
81 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) Sign. Set ? menu Tempo Set ? menu Title Edit ? menu Del PGM ? menu Click ? menu Preroll ? menu Sync Out? menu Frame Rate ? menu Mtc Offset ? menu Ofset Mode ? menu Slave Mode? menu Slave Type? menu Rec Protect ? menu Digi. in ? menu Digi. out ? menu Resol...
Page 82 - Setting a time signature; Storing a time signature; Modifying (or deleting) stored time signatures
82 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI BAR SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI BAR Setting a time signature Using the “Setting a time signature” menu, you can set atime signature of a given measure on ...
Page 83 - Storing a tempo value; Setting a tempo; Checking the stored tempo setting; Select a Program to check the tempo setting for.
83 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) 2. Rotate the JOG dial clockwise. You can view the current tempo values in sequence.Tempo value [- - - BAR - TEMPO - - -] means that notempo values are specified after the current setting.With the initial setting, [001 BAR 1 TEMPO 120] isfollowed by [- - ...
Page 84 - Modifying (or deleting) stored tempo settings; Repeat steps 1–3 described in the “Storing a tempo value”
84 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) Tempo Map Time signature setting Tempo setting 001 BAR 4 4 005 BAR 3 4 001 BAR 1 TEMPO 120 003 BAR 1 TEMPO 90 005 BAR 3 TEMPO 60 007 BAR 2 TEMPO 120 44 34 Tempo=120 Tempo=90 Tempo=60 Tempo=120 4. Press the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD bu...
Page 85 - Setting the Metronome function; Turn the JOG dial to select on or oFF.; Setting a preroll time; Turn the JOG dial to enter a desired preroll time value.
85 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI S SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI S SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Setting the Metronome function “Setting the Metronome function” menu allows you...
Page 86 - Setting MIDI sync output signal; Setting MIDI sync signal; Turn the JOG dial to select the desired MIDI sync signal.
86 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SYNC OUT CLK SYNC OUT MTC SYNC OUT SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Setting MIDI sync output signal The “Setting MIDI sync output signal” menu enables you toselect the type of MIDI sync signals output f...
Page 87 - Setting an MTC frame rate; Setting an MTC offset value; Setting an MTC offset; Turn the JOG dial to enter the desired frame rate.
87 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI F SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI F MTC OFFSET SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI S M H F SF MTC OFFSET SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI S M H F SF Setting an MTC frame rate The “Sett...
Page 88 - Setting Offset mode; Setting MTC Offset mode; Use the JOG dial to select the desired Offset mode.; Setting the Slave mode
88 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS S M H F SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS S M H F SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS S M H F SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI BAR To cancel the operation, or to restore the ...
Page 89 - Turning Slave mode on and off; Setting the Slave type; Setting the Slave type (external sync signal); Use the JOG dial to turn Slave mode on and off.
89 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SLAVE SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT ...
Page 90 - Setting the Record Protect function; Recording enabled/disabled; Use the JOG dial to enable or disable recording.
90 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI <Note> • You need to input MTC from an external device to the FD-4 with any Slave type (external sync signal). • The FD-4 re-chase window is fixed to ten frames. T...
Page 91 - Setting digital input tracks
91 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Setting digital input tracks The “Setting digital input tracks” menu allows you to as-sign digital signals input at the DATA IN connector of theFD-4 to the tracks. You c...
Page 92 - Setting digital output tracks; Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode; Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode
92 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Setting digital output tracks The “Setting digital output tracks” menu enables you toassign the track that outputs digital signals from the DATAOUT connector of the FD-4...
Page 93 - Use the JOG dial to turn the mode on or off.; Setting the MIDI device number; Setting the MIDI device ID; Use the JOG dial to set the desired MIDI device ID number.
93 Changing the Initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 3. Use the JOG dial to turn the mode on or off. When you turn the JOG dial clockwis...
Page 94 - MIDI Implementation Chart
94 MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List/Maintenance/Specifications Basic Channel Function..................... Default Changed Transmitted Recognized Remarks Mode Default Message Altered Note Number: True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Touch Key’s Channel’s Pitch Bend Control Change Program Cha...
Page 95 - MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List/Maintenance/Specifications; MMC Command List
95 MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List/Maintenance/Specifications 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 to MM...
Page 96 - Maintenance; Cleaning the exterior; * For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth
96 MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List/Maintenance/Specifications Maintenance Specifications Cleaning the exterior * For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergent, wring it out firmly, and wipe the dirt off.Then polish with a dry cloth.Never use sol...
Page 97 - Block Diagram
97 MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List/Maintenance/Specifications Block Diagram Mastering Mode 1 : 4 Real track + 2 Additionaltrack (Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz/16-bit linear) Mastering Mode 2 : 4 Real track (Sampling Rate:44.1kHz/16-bit linear) <Digital Input/Output> * 32kHz/16-bit linear (Normal m...
Page 98 - Declaration of EC Directive; The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment; FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE
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Page 99 - INDEX
INDEX [A] ABS time......................................24Additional track...................26,30Analog recording......................28Auto punch in/out....................43Auto play....................................66Auto return.................................67Auto repeat......................
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