8288 466 000 Reference Manual 24 Track Digital Recorder Model AUTO RTN AUTO RTN CLIPBOARD AUTO PLAY IN AUTO PUNCH START OUT IN END OUT PGM SEL EXIT/NO EXECUTE/YES 24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER EJECT PREVIEW POWER SHIFT 24bit 96kHz AUTO PUNCH EDIT SETUP TC READY TC GEN REHEARSAL UNDO/REDO M.UNDO LOCATE CHARACTER NEXT PREV PREV TC NEXT TC CHASE LOCATE MEMORY DISP SEL STORE TIME BASE SEL HOLD RECALL VARI PITCH TAKE OPTICAL 2/10/18 3/11/19 4/12/20 5/13/21 P.
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Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents) Contents Main Features.....................................................................................................................................................7 Precautions..............................................................................................................................................................8 Names and Functions.........................................................................................
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents) Recording Digital data.........................................................................................................................44 Digital recording from an external digital device...........................................................................................................44 Digital recording to an external digital device.....................................................................................................
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents) Erase............................................................................................................................................................................................70 Storing the edit points.............................................................................................................................70 Checking and adjusting the edit points....................................................................
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Safety Instruction/Contents) Time Signature Setting...................................................................................................................................107 Setting a Tempo..............................................................................................................................................109 Setting the Metronome function.........................................................................................................
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Main features/Precautions) Main features The unit’s recorder section uses a recording format called FDMS-3 Ver 3.0 (Fostex Disk Management System3). It uses an E-IDE hard disk as the recording media. • MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer can be transmitted according to the internal programmable Tempo Map. You can set up a synchronization system with a sequencer or a rhythm machine without wasting a track.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Main features/Precautions) Precautions • Be sure to connect the recorder to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this Reference Manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. • Do not install the recorder in locations subject to the following: * Extremely high or low temperature, or significant changes in temperature. * Excessive humidity or dust. * Excessive changes in power supply voltage.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) Front panel-1 AUTO RTN AUTO RTN CLIPBOARD AUTO PLAY IN AUTO PUNCH START OUT IN END OUT PGM SEL EXIT/NO EXECUTE/YES 24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER EJECT PREVIEW POWER SHIFT AUTO PUNCH 24bit 96kHz EDIT SETUP TC READY TC GEN REHEARSAL CHARACTER NEXT PREV UNDO/REDO PREV TC M.UNDO LOCATE NEXT TC CHASE LOCATE MEMORY DISP SEL STORE TIME BASE SEL HOLD RECALL VARI PITCH TAKE OPTICAL 2/10/18 4/12/20 3/11/19 5/13/21 P.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) Names and Functions Front Panel section 1 2 3 4 5 2 6 24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER POWER 24bit/96kHz 8 7 1. Detachable remote controller connector The detachable remote controller is connected here. You can remove the controller. Connect the optional extension cable (Model 8551B) to extend the distance. The recorder package contains a caddy (without a hard disk). Install your hard disk in this caddy. 7.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) Detachable Controller section 1 2 11 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 3 AUTO RTN AUTO RTN CLIPBOARD AUTO PLAY IN AUTO PUNCH START OUT IN PGM SEL END OUT EXIT/NO EXECUTE/YES 24TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER EJECT PREVIEW 36 SHIFT 24bit 96kHz AUTO PUNCH EDIT SETUP TC READY TC GEN REHEARSAL CHARACTER NEXT PREV UNDO/REDO PREV TC M.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) Auto Repeat mode: * Refer to page “39” for more information about Auto Punch In/Out recording. * Refer to page “66” for more information about pasting data. * Refer to page “70” for more information about the Erase operations. * Refer to page “62” for previewing data at the AUTO PUNCH IN point. This mode is a combination of Auto Play and Auto Return, and plays back the part between the START and END points repeatedly.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 10. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END/PREVIEW] 12. Program select key [PGM SEL] This key has the following two functions depending on the setup condition of "Chain Play MD?" (Setup of the Chain Play Mode) in the SETUP mode. This key is used to store and recall the end point (AUTO RTN END point) for the Auto Return or Auto Repeat operation. You can locate a stored AUTO RTN END point.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 16. Recall key [RECALL] 20. Vari-pitch key [VARI PITCH/P. EDIT] This is pressed to call out the time figure (or bar/ beat/clk figure) data stored in locate number (099). If the [LOCATE] key is pressed after pressing this key, the RECALL LED will light and "Press LOCATE**" is displayed.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 22. Locate key [LOCATE] 25. Play button [PLAY] Use this key to start to start the LOCATE feature. Pressing this key after a memory key (CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/ OUT) locates the memory data programmed in each respective key (time mode or bar, beat, clock setting). The data can be programmed by individually setting it with one of the 99 (01-99) LOCATE numbers of the [LOCATE] key.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) *2 Locate ABS 0: 29. Record button [RECORD] The recorder will locate the top of the selected Program (ABS TIME: 00m: 00s: 00f). Pressing only this button places the readied tracks into input monitoring status. Pressing this button again will reset the tracks to playback monitoring. (The RECORD LED will blink when the readied tracks are in input monitoring status.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) * Refer to page “105” for details on the SETUP mode. * Refer to the APPENDIX at end of this manual in regards to the TC generator mode. * Refer to page "64" for details on multiple undo function. * Refer to the Quick Operation Guide in regards to editing of Vari Pitch data. * Refer to page "62" for details on preview. * Refer to page "60" for details on the envelope function.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) Rear panel section 3 4 2 1 ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ANALOG INPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV ] ] 5 ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu ] / ]UNBALANCE [ -10dBv ] ] ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCE [ +4dBu / UNBALANCE [ -10dBV 4 3 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 RS422 REMOTE REMOTE THRU 100Ω ON OFF WORD WORD INPUT OUTPUT 75Ω ON OFF AC-IN MIDI MIDI DA
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 9. WORD INPUT connector (Connector: BNC) Word clock signal from external digital equipment is input here for the purpose of phasing with external digital equipment. 13. Digital/Data Input connector [DATA INPUT 1-8, 9-16, 17-24] (connector: OPTICAL) These are used when loading song data in the D2424 (Sound data + various setup data) saved in external digital equipment.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 2. Preset Display The display below shows all preset items for explanation purpose. 35 dot message display This display indicates the ABS time, MTC time value or bar/beat/clock value, and a parameter name in the SETUP mode. Level meter Displays recorder output level or recording level for each track. In the current drive formatted to 96 kHz 24 bits or 88.2 kHz 24 bits, only tracks 1-8 will function.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) 3. Switching the display using the [DISP SEL] key. ABS time base Let’s assume that you turned off the power while the time display was using a time base of “ABS,” and then you turned the power on again. The recorder time display will again use a time base of “ABS.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) You can select the desired Program from the already setup Programs by rotating the [JOG] dial while the Program number and “SURE ?” are flashing. Display of void: This is displayed if you attempt some sort of process for which the optional Model 8345 TC/SYNC card is necessary and is not installed. After you select a Program, press the [EXECUTE/ YES] key to return to the selected Program’s ABS indication.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Names and Functions) Event overflow indication: The editing points have overflowed. OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42 ∞ Hard disk (E-IDE) connection error: The hard disk is not connected correctly.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Before Starting This chapter describes some basic items that you need to know before you start operating the recorder. All users, including those who are familiar with using tape-based multitrackers and those who are new to multitrackers, should read this chapter thoroughly to understand the functions of the recorder. 1. Time Base 2. Recording method and REMAIN indicator 3. Managing songs by Program Change function 4. Real tracks and Additional tracks 5.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Recording method and REMAIN indicator Recording method REMAIN indicator The recorder uses a E-IDE hard disk instead of a cassette tape. You can start recording sound sources from any point on a formatted disk as long as the point is within the range of 24 hours in ABS time, as described in the previous “Time Base” section. (Refer to the following diagram.
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 the disk. When you format a disk, one Program will be automatically created on the disk. You may create more Programs, if necessary. You may also delete unnecessary Programs. The recorder also features Program Change function that enables you to select one of the Programs set on the disk.
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 real time as one program, 32 additional tracks (In the current drive formatted at 96kHz/24bits or 88.2kHz/24 bits, it will be 8 real tracks + 48 additional tracks.).
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 and playback monitoring. They are defined as follows: Input monitoring Input monitoring means to listen to what is being input to the recorder so that you can verify sound quality and etc. Either one of the following procedure is used to input monitor any Real Track or all Real Tracks.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Audio file and event During recording, the recorder consecutively records an independent audio file (recorded area) in each track of each Program. However, you can record data on the recorder at any point within 24 hours of ABS time, and you can intentionally create silence between two audio files. In this case, a silent part is counted as a 0 file.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Before Starting) Recorded Area 0 File Audio File 1 Audio File 2 Audio File 3 Audio File 4 Audio File 5 n+1 Event Number n+4 n+3 n+2 0 File Audio File 6 n+6 n+5 This is because when you perform a copy & paste, move & paste, or Auto Punch In/Out, the event is split at the edit point. Also, if a continuous long recording is made, the recorded data might scatter to different locations on the hard disk, thus dividing the data unto multiple events.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks) Formatting and Optimizing Disks This section describes how to format and optimize a current drive disk and a backup disk. You can also find information regarding formatting and optimizing the disks in the Quick Operation Guide and in the “Saving and Loading Song Data” section of this manual.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Formatting and Optimizing Disks) A greater sampling frequency will reduce the available recording time/space after formatting. Under the same sampling frequency setting, the greater quantization (bit number) reduces the available recording time. The following table shows the "approximate available recording time" under each sampling frequency/quantization. Depending on your medium, the available recording time may differ slightly.
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. You cannot use the recorder to format a back-up E-IDE hard disk for saving and loading WAV files. First, format the disk for WAV files using a computer (PC/AT). 1.Turn on the power to the recorder. 5.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
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. The same figures in quantization of the current drive will be displayed for quantization of the backup format. Thus, when the current drive is 24bit, “ 24bit Backup? ” will be displayed, and for 16bit, “ 16bit Backup?” will be displayed.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs) Handling Programs This chapter explains how to handle Programs. It covers the following topics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Creating a new Program Using a Program Change function Duplicating a Program Deleting a Program Editing a Program title Creating a new Program You can manage individual songs by setting multiple programs on the disk, as explained in the “Managing Songs by Program Selection” section of the “Before Starting” chapter. You can set up to 99 Programs.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs) 6. When you finish entering the title, press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. To enter a title: • Turn the [JOG] dial, or pressing the [NEXT] key and [PREV] key for the flashing cursor to voluntarily input alphanumerics. Program 2 (PGM 02) and its title are set. The display shows the ABS Time Base indication of the Program. • Move the flashing cursor with the [SHUTTLE] dial. The title can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. 7.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs) Using a Program Change function If multiple Programs exist on the disk, you need to select a Program to record, play, or edit. This section describes how to select a Program. You cannot use the Program Change function when the recorder is in SETUP mode. Rotating the [JOG] dial counter-clockwise decreases the number, and rotating it clockwise increases the number. If you turn the [JOG] dial clockwise all the way, “New Program?” will be selected.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Handling Programs) 1. Press the [SETUP] key while the recorder is stopped, to put the system in the SETUP mode. Flashing SETUP SURE? OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42 ∞ 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, [REV] key, or [NEXT] key.
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 diagram below. For example, using the Punch In/Out function allows you to change an unsatisfactory guitar solo. The D824/D1624 offers two types of Punch In/Out functions. One is called Auto Punch In/ Out, in which you automatically re-record a specified part.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) 4. Play the guitar accompanying the playback sound from tracks 1 - 8 for rehearsal, while adjusting the recording level. Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording In Rehearsal mode, the READY track assumes input monitoring mode between the Auto Punch In and Out points, and the sound is not recorded. You can practice Auto Punch In/Out operation repeatedly before you proceed to actual recording.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) 6. Play track 3 to check the result of the Auto Punch In/Out operation. Auto Punch In/Out Take If you fail with AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT and are not satisfied, repeat the process by performing the AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT undo operations described in the next section. After you are satisfied with your rehearsal, you can proceed to an actual take of Auto Punch In/Out. You can undo or redo Auto Punch In/Out recording if you change your mind.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) Manual Punch In/Out This section explains how to perform Manual Punch In/Out using a foot switch (optional Model 8051). You do not need to specify the Punch In/Out points. Instead, you press the foot switch at the Punch In/Out point. Manual Punch In/Out also offers rehearsal and actual takes. You can repeat rehearsal until you are ready. As an example, replace a part of the recorded guitar solo on track 3. • Initialize the recorder.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Punch In/Out) Manual Punch In/Out take You can use the [PLAY] button and the [RECORD] button, instead of using the foot switch. Follow the steps below. This method also does not allow you to record another take unless you stop the recorder first. Procedure: You can proceed to record if you are satisfied with the recording level, foot switch timing, and rehearsal.
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 “Quick Operation Guide” manual, the following explains the direct digital recording method by connection to external digital equipment (CD, MD, DAT, adat, etc.).
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 Select function. • Do not connect or disconnect the optical cable to the [DATA INPUT] jack when digital input is assigned. Doing so could generate noise in the D2424 and affect the external digital equipment. * See page “35” for more information on the Program Select function.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data) [D. in ?] setting [Clock Sel ?] setting Int Auto clock received Regardless of receiving or not refrom WORD IN ceiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder is referenced to the internal clock. When the recorder SPDIF :Async receives correct digital signals, the [DIGITAL] indicator lights in the no clock received from display.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data) Setting the digital output Connecting the recorder to an external digital device via both digital input and output jacks may generate a digital loop. Use the digital output setup menu in Setup mode to assign output tracks. With the default setting, the digital output is set to [adat]. You can select “adat” or “SP DIF”. To output adat digital signals to a connected adat device, select “adat.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording to a Metronome Sound) Recording to a Metronome Sound This chapter explains how to record your performance while you are playing an instrument accompanied by a metronome based on the time signature and tempo specified in the Tempo Map. The metronome sound is output from track 24 on the D2424. • Initialize the recorder before the operation. • If multiple Programs exist, first select the desired Program.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording to a Metronome Sound) Creating a Tempo Map Turning the Metronome function on * Set the time signature using the “Setting a time signature” menu in SETUP mode. * Turn the Metronome function on using the “Setting the Metronome function” menu in SETUP mode. Refer to the “Setting the Metronome function” section on page “111.” Refer to the “Setting a time signature” section on page “107.” * Set a tempo for a given point using the “Setting a tempo” in SETUP mode.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) You can store specific individual time data (time, bar/beat/clock) in each memory key (*). The time data stored is used as an “Editing Point” to execute “Locate Point” or Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste, Move & Paste or Erase. You can also store 99 (Locate Number 01-99) time data in the [LOCATE] key, in addition to the Memory key, to enable locate only features.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 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 only in the currently-selected Program. Storing in real-time You can store the locate point (in the ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base) in real-time while the recorder is playing.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the memory key that stores the data you wish to edit. • You can store the edited data in a memory key other than the one you pressed when you recalled the data. For example, you can recall the AUTO PUNCH IN point data, edit it, and store it to the [AUTO PUNCH OUT] key. The stored data appears on the display and the recorder enters data edit mode. 2.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 3.Select the LOCATE number desired using the [JOG] dial. • If you set “BAR/BEAT Resolution mode” in SETUP mode to ON, the recorder will round off the CLK value of the captured bar/beat/clock value. That is, the locate point will be at the beginning of the beat (00). Refer to page “119” for more information. LOCATE number from 00-99 are selectable. However, select a number other then 00. 4.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function) Locate Function The recorder swiftly locates (it moves the current location of the recorder section) the desired point when necessary. Locate include edit points (in ABS time, MTC time, or in bar/beat/clock) that are stored for the Copy, Move, Paste, Erase, or Auto Punch In/Out operations.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function) Auto Play function The Auto Play function allows the recorder to start play back automatically from the located point. AUTO PLAY mode should be turned on before you execute the Direct Locate function described above. • This function is effective within 24 ABS hours. Therefore, if playback continues over the recording end point, the recorder will still continue counting the time.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Locate Function) Auto Repeat function The Auto Repeat function allows the recorder to repeat playback up to the AUTO RTN END point, automatically locate the AUTO RTN START point, then play up to the AUTO RTN END point until you cancel the function by pressing the STOP button. To enable this function, both AUTO PLAY mode and AUTO RTN mode should be turned on, and the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point should already be set.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function) 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” and “AUTO RTN END point” must be set for each program. For details, please read the explanations starting from the next page.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function) 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 current drive and that a tune is recorded in each program. 1. Enter the SETUP mode by pressing the [SETUP] key while the D2424 is in the stop mode.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Chain Play function) 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 the chain play mode) menu in the same SETUP mode. The chain play mode setting will be held even though power is switched off, and if power is switched when the D2424 is set to pause mode, the recorder will automatically execute chain play.
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. During Cue/Review and Digital Scrubbing you will hear the sound recorded on the disk, which makes it easy for you to swiftly locate the desired point without failure while listening to the sounds.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Cue & Review Function) 1. While the recorder section is stopped, depress the [SHIFT] key and then press the [RECORD TRACK] select key of the desired record track. This turns ON the envelope function. The envelope indication of the selected track will appear on the display. The following example shows the indication of track 4 envelope, after [RECORD TRACK] select key [4/12/20] is pressed.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Preview Function) Preview Function The preview function enables you to repeatedly audition the rise (fade in) or the fall (fade out) of the sound data at a locate point (edit point) that is stored in the [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT], [AUTO RTN START/END], or [CLIPBOARD IN/OUT] key. This is also called “point rehearsal.” With this function, you can check the locate points in real-time.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Preview Function) Executing the Preview function 1. Press the desired memory key while holding down the [SHIFT] key when the recorder is stopped. 2. Adjust the monitor sound of the selected track so that it can be monitored on the mixer. Pressing the desired memory key will enable you to preview the sound at the locate point (edit point) stored in the corresponding memory key.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Multiple Undo Function) Multiple Undo Function 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 Operation Guide and the “Punch in/out” and “Track editing” sections of this manual). You can use the Multiple Undo (Time Jump) function only for a current drive disk that was formatted with the Multiple Undo turned on.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Multiple Undo Function) Using the Multiple Undo function 2.Use the [JOG] dial or the [NEXT] key and [PREV] key to select the desired date and time, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. 1.While the recorder is stopped, press and hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [UNDO/REDO] key. The recorder displays “Multiple Undo” momentarily, performs the Undo function, and recalls the time base indication that was shown before the function was performed.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) Editing Tracks The recorder features speedy, nonlinear, nondestructive editing of independent audio tracks because it uses a 3.5 inch E-IDE hard disk. The following four editing functions allow “Editing of Independent Audio Tracks.” Copy & Paste Track Exchange You can copy a specific range of data from a specific track and paste it to the same or a different track. Copy & Paste is possible in the presently active program or also in a different program.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) Executing Copy (or Move) • The data on the clipboard will be replaced by new data each time you execute the COPY or MOVE. 1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the copy (or move) source track to set it READY. • If pasted data overlaps the source data, the content of the source data will be altered. Select from mono tracks or adjacent odd-even tracks (12, 3-4, 5-6 etc.). Perform Copy & Paste and Move & Paste in the following order.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) Press the [EDIT] key again to get ready for the paste operation. 8. Press the [EXIT/NO] key or the [STOP] button. The recorder exits edit mode and displays the previous Time Base indication. “Copy Paste?” or “Move Paste?” flashes on the display. 9. Turn off the [RECORD TRACK] select key of the copy (or move) source track. Executing Paste Single Undo/Redo Paste 4. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) Copy & Paste between programs Copy & Paste between programs can be performed using the procedures below in the same manner as in the previous “Copy & Paste in the same program.” 1. Store the copy (or move) start point (CLIPBOARD IN point), end point (CLIPBOARD OUT point), and the paste start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point). 2. Check the stored edit points using the Preview function and make adjustments if necessary. the track to be copied and copy it in the 3.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) Erase There are two methods for erasing data. Understand the difference between these methods before you use the Erase function. • If multiple Programs are set on the disk, first select the desired Program. Do not select another Program, or select another sampling rate until you finish the erase operation.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) Checking and adjusting the edit points • To erase the data in its entirety from the tracks, you can also use the Program Delete function to erase the entire Program. In either case, you can expand the recordable area on the disk. Use either one of the erase operations to erase unnecessary data if the recorder displays an alarm message indicating insufficient recordable space for Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste, or Move & Paste.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) 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 track units) units. In other words, exchanging tracks in any combination, as shown below, means that data recorded on those tracks will be relocated. This function enables effective use of tracks.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) • Exchanging in group track units • Exchange in mono track units 1. By pressing the [EXECUTE/YES] key after “TRK Exch. Group?” is displayed, the display will change as shown below. 1. Upon display of the previously mentioned "TRK Exch.Mono?," then pressing the [EXECUTE/YES] key, the display will change as shown below. This display is indicating that, at present, tracks 18 and 9-16 can be exchanged.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Editing Tracks) Registering the Track name Any type of track name can be registered or edited for each real track/additional track. In general, after the current drive is formatted, a "Temporary title"("#TRACK 1," etc.) is automatically registered for all tracks. This temporary title can be changed and registered as you wish using the "Track Name Edit?" menu in the SETUP mode. For example, to allow checking at a glance, sound sources (guitar, keyboard, vocal...etc.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) MIDI Sync Function The following are examples concerning general types of systems using MIDI related functions contained in the recorder. MIDI clock sync system By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the recorder, and by output of a MIDI clock and song position pointer according to the setting, a hardware type MIDI sequencer can be synchronized as a MIDI clock slave.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 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: * Permissible setting: MTC CLK (MIDI clock and song position pointer:”CLK”) MTC (MIDI time code: “MTC”) Off (No output of MIDI sync signal) * This item can be setup for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) * If correct sync cannot be obtained, re-check the connections/cables and setting of both equipment. In the recorder, the “ABS 0” position is set at “002BAR/1BEAT /00CLK.” This setting is made in consideration of the time required (it will not sync immediately) for the MIDI sequencer, etc. to enter into sync.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 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 software. * Set to MTC external sync mode (EXTERNAL SYNC). * Set for output of MMC. * Set to the desired MTC read out frame rate. * Set start time of the tune (which MTC time is to be the first bar).
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) * * * * * 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”, SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting” for operating procedure and details. 6. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to show time base in the MTC display.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) Multitrack system by the slave mode An example of how to make a multitrack system by interconnecting three recorders in a slave mode function, will be explained in the following. * Initialize the recorder. * Confirm the program. * Set all three recorder’s to the same sampling frequency.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 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, is selected. Refer to page “115”, SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting” for operating procedure and details. 4. A random offset time is set by the SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 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 later operation. * “EXT” and “WORD” are lit in the display: This means it is externally synchronized against the input word clock signal. Check chase lock 1.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode Up to this point, synchronization with external MIDI equipment has been explained with the recorder as the master and MIDI equipment as the slave but depending on the slave mode setting, the MIDI equipment can be set as the master and the recorder as the slave. External MIDI equipment which can be used as the master is limited to those which can output MTC. * Initialize the recorder.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Sync Function) 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 display to MTC.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 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 to a DAT machine as an S/PDIF digital signal or to an adat machine as an adat digital signal, or save it to a SCSI device. You can also re-load the saved data to the recorder.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading 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: ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK Setup mode: * Time signature setting (BAR BEAT), * Tempo setting, * Click On/Off setting * Preroll Time setting, * Midi Sync Out setting, * MTC Frame Rate setting * MTC Offset setting, * MTC Offs
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 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 is saved. * Restore the initial settings on the recorder. * Set the same sampling rate on the external digital device and the recorder. Connecting an external device Connect [DATA OUTPUT 1-8] connector of the recorder to the digital input connector on the external digital device.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 1.Press the [SETUP] key. 7.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again. The recorder enters Setup mode. “Save Trk ? 1-24” (“1” is flashing) appears on the display and you can select tracks to save. 2.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Save PGM?,” and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. 8.Select the desired track range using the [JOG] dial.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 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 the recorder. * Restore the initial settings on the recorder. * Set the same sampling rate on the external digital device and the recorder. Connecting the external device Connect [DATA INPUT] connectors of the recorder to the digital output connectors on the external digital device.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 1.Press the [SETUP] key. 7.Select the desired track range using the [JOG] dial. The recorder will enter the Setup mode. You can select 1, 9, 17, 25, 33, 41 and 49 of the points that are flashing (left). Use the [SHUTTLE] dial to move the flashing cursor to the left, then turn the [JOG] dial to select 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56. 2.Use the [JOG] dial to select “Load PGM ?,” and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) Saving the data using SCSI This procedure will SAVE/LOAD using a removable SCSI drive disk (zip, MO, DVD-RAM etc.) that is a backup disk. In save/load using SCSI, the program can be selected separately or in whole. A backup purpose SCSI disk is generally used after formatted in the backup format, however, a DOS formatted (computer format) SCSI disk can also be used to SAVE/LOAD in WAV.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 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 disk is no longer necessary prior to formatting a disk that was previously used with the computer. Once formatting is started it cannot be stopped. The formatting process will erase all data. Be especially careful not to erase the data that you still need. The prerequisite here is that a removable disk is used. 1.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) Saving data of an individual Program When saving with a SCSI disk it is possible to save each program or all programs.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 5. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. 6.Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key to quit the Setup mode. The recorder performs the save operation differently depending on the selected Program. You cannot interrupt the save operations on the SCSI hard disk, as with adat or S/P DIF digital signal.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) In the previous procedure, when the left and right numbers were different such as "(05/08)" in the "(**/**)" display of "Save All (**/**)," it could not be saved in one disk, and indicated that a multiple number of disks were required.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 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. 5.Insert Disk 2 (second disk) into the SCSI hard disk drive according to what the display requests. Loading automatically resumes when Disk 2 is inserted. Make sure that you insert the disks in the correct order.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) Saving and Loading with IDE2 (E-IDE Hard disk/DVD-RAM) It is possible to setup an optional Model 9044 (Bay and Caddy) to mount an E-IDE hard disk (IDE2), or optional DVD-RAM drive (Model 9046) for backup purposes. With this setup it becomes possible to save/load files in WAV (RIFF WAVE file format, hereafter WAV) described later, or save/load in FDMS-3 V3.0 (Fostex Disk Management System-3) format described earlier.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) If, for example, you choose 01 as illustrated in the case above, you can save all programs. If you select 03 you can save the programs from program 03 to the last program. Flashing SETUP SURE? OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42 ∞ OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42 ∞ 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 24 BIT FS kHz CLOCK INT 6. Select either “New PGM” or an existing program number. Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) 4. Select the program to load with the [JOG] dial. Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. 5. Select the load destination program. Then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. The menu to select the load destination (current drive) program appears. Then “New PGM” appears so you can create a new program in the default setting. Start loading to the load destination program that you selected.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) Saving of “WAV” files A WAV file is saved by the following procedure. Before proceeding to save, make sure a DOS formatted disk in FAT 16 is set in the SCSI ID6 equipment. The following explains the procedures for using a backup disk after it had been formatted. The E-IDE hard disk (or optional DVD-RAM drive) for backup can be used by the same procedures at saving in the DOS formatted disk. 1.The SETUP mode is entered by pressing the [SETUP] key.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) If [05-05] is selected: “WAV” FILE WHICH WAS SAVED The Flashing "05 05" will change to flashing only of the right "05". Flashing • Composition of WAV file A WAV file on the backup disk is made, one file to one track in the root directory, for a total of 24 files. File names will be from “******01.WAV” to “******24.WAV.” “******” is the file name specified in above and numbers 0124 correspond to each track.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) "Title" & "###MB" display < Notes> In this instance, the selected WAV file on the backup disk is deleted and there is now enough capacity to make a WAV file. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key and "DEL" (delete of WAV file) will be displayed, and when [EXECUTE/YES] key is pressed again, it will go to Step 7 for deleting the selected WAV file on the backup disk. After save, the selected WAV file will be replaced as the new file and recorded on the disk.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) Flashing • If there is insufficient capacity in the current drive to load a WAV file, the capacity will be indicated in minus as "-###". In such a case, select a program of a the right size or delete an unnecessary program by using the SETUP mode “Delete PGM##.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Saving and Loading Song Data) << Special loading method when using a computer >> < Note> WAV files which can be saved/loaded by this recorder must have file names written as “******##.WAV.” Other file names cannot be acknowledged by this recorder. Unknown file names will not be acknowledged and could cause malfunction. Extreme care should be taken when changing file names and making folders on a computer.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP mode) The SETUP mode offers the Changing the initial settings menus to configure the operating environment of the recorder, a “Check” menu that enables you to check the number of events of each track and the “Execution” menus to execute certain operations such as save/load and disk formatting.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Selecting SETUP mode Follow the steps below to select the desired SETUP menu in SETUP mode. 1. While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key on the control panel. The title of the SETUP menu appears. You can select a different menu via the [JOG] dial. Pressing the [SETUP] key causes the recorder to enter SETUP mode.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Time Signature Setting (“Signature Set?”) Using the “Setting a time signature” menu, you can set a time signature of a given measure on the internal programmable Tempo Map. And also in this setting, the BAR (-002bar, 1 , 00clk) displayed at the head of the disk in the time base BAR/BEAT/CLK can be set within the range of -009bar ~ -002bar.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Modifying (or deleting) stored time signatures 1.Repeat steps 1-3 described in the “Storing a time signature” section. If modifying or deleting the stored time signature causes the bar/beat setting for the tempo specified in the “Setting a tempo” menu to disappear, the tempo setting will also be automatically erased. 2.Turn the [SHUTTLE] dial so that the flashing cursor is on the time signature value.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) 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 time signature setting. For example, you can specify a tempo of 150 to the third beat of the 12th measure. Time signature and tempo settings make a Tempo Map, which is used by the recorder to manage the song using the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base, and enable the Metronome function.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) 5.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. Tempo Map The display shows the stored bar/beat/tempo, then returns to the Tempo Edit indication (as shown in step 4). Time signature setting 6.Repeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo data. For example, if you specify tempo values in the song with “001bar 4/4 ” and “005bar 3/4 ” settings, the Tempo Map includes the settings shown in the table below.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Setting the Metronome function (“Click ?” menu) “Setting the Metronome function” menu allows you to determine whether or not the recorder outputs a metronome sound from Real track (track 24) during playback or recording. Turning the Metronome function on enables you to record your performance while playing the instrument accompanying the metronome sound. * The metronome sound is output from track 24 in the D2424.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Setting a preroll value (“Preroll Time ?” menu) The recorder features the Preroll function that enables you to locate a position a few seconds prior to a specified locate point. The “Setting a preroll value” menu allows you to set the preroll time (in seconds). The Preroll function is convenient when you wish to monitor the audio data from a point slightly before the locate point.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) 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 from the MIDI OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder to an external MIDI device. The options are MIDI clock & Song Position Pointer, or MTC (MIDI time code). Select an appropriate option depending on the type of signal supported by the connected MIDI device.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Setting an MTC frame rate 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 3.Turn the [JOG] dial to enter the desired frame rate. 2.Turn the [JOG] dial to select “Frame Rate ?” ( “?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. 4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. Rotating the [JOG] dial clockwise or counter-clockwise displays available frame rates as an alternative.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) 3.Use the SHUTTLE dial to move the flashing cursor, and turn the JOG dial to enter the desired offset value. To cancel the operation, or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE/YES key press, press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key. Each time you press one of these keys, the recorder returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu, and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Setting the Slave type (“Slave Type ?” menu) The “Setting the Slave type” menu enables you to setup how recorder should function after chase lock, when recorder is set to sync externally in “slave mode ON” by the previously mentioned “Setting the slave mode.” • Initial setting: • Option: * * * * * You The The The The [Vari] [Vari], [Free] [Vari]: The recorder synchronizes only to external MTC.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Recording enabled/disabled 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 3.Use the [JOG] dial to enable or disable recording. Rotating the [JOG] dial clockwise and counter-clockwise will flash “On” and “Off” alternately. Selecting “Off” enables recording; you can record, paste, and erase data. Selecting “On” disables recording; and you cannot record, paste, or erase data. 2.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Setting digital input If you do not wish to synchronize the system with digital in, select “Async” and, if it is to be synchronized, select “Sync”. 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?” (“?” flashes) is selected, the presently set digital input content will be shown.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Setting digital output 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 3.While the “adat” is flashing, turn the [JOG] dial. “SPDIF” can be selected in addition to “adat”. Select “adat” if the adat digital signal (8 tracks) is to be output, and “SPDIF” if the S/P DIF digital signal (2 tracks) is to be output. 2.Turn the [JOG] dial to select “D. out ?” (“?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting ) Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 3.Use the [JOG] dial to turn the mode “On” or “Off”. When you turn the [JOG] dial clockwise and counterclockwise, “On” and “Off” flash alternately. Selecting “On” turns BAR/BEAT resolution mode on, and selecting “Off” turns BAR/BEAT resolution mode off. 2.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) 3. Use the [JOG] dial to set the desired MIDI device ID number. To cancel the operation, or to restore the setting obtained prior to the [EXECUTE/YES] key press, press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key. Each time you press one of these keys, the recorder returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu, and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting ) [D. in ?] setting [Clock Sel ?] setting Int clock received Regardless of receiving or not refrom WORD IN ceiving word clock from WORD IN, the recorder is referenced to the internal clock. When the recorder SPDIF :Async receives correct digital signals, the [DIGITAL] indicator lights in the no clock received from display.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) 3.Use the JOG dial to select another (01-24) to check the number of events on the corresponding track. To cancel the operation, or to restore the setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE/YES key press, press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key. Each time you press one of these keys, the recorder returns to the previous hierarchy level of the menu, and finally exits SETUP mode and displays the previous Time Base. 4.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting ) Setting the foot switch function 1.While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 3. Select the desired function by rotating the [JOG] dial. 2.Turn the [JOG] dial to select “Foot SW ?” (“?” flashes), then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. 4. After selecting the function, press the [EXECUTE/ YES] key again.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) 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" but can be set to "-20dB" as required. Because the setup content is registered in the D2424 internal System ROM, it will be held even when the current drive EIDE hard disk is replaced.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting ) 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 lines can be setup at the "Setup of input/output balance/unbalance" menu. Initially, it is set for unbalance but can be set to balanced input/output.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Drive Format Information (“Drive Info?” menu) Format information of the current drive presently installed can be checked by using the “Drive Format Information” menu. Should any trouble occur in the recorder, providing the information obtained here to our nearest Fostex Service Station will be of great help in giving quick service. The following items will be displayed and can be confirmed. 1.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting ) * This indicates that the specific capacity of this drive is 2112MB. * This indicates that simultaneous recordable number of tracks is 24. In addition to “24 Trk”, the display can also show “8 Trk”, “4 Trk” or “16 Trk”.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Settings ) Drive Setting (“Drive Sel?” menu) In D2424, in addition to the current drive (E-IDE hard disk) for recording/playback/editing, by installing the optional Model 9044 (BAY+CADDY), an E-IDE hard disk (or optional Model 9046 DVD-RAM drive), and furthermore, a SCSI drive for backup use can be connected and used. In the "Drive setup" menu, these drives can be selected in accordance to the use.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Changing the Initial Setting ) 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 even though the current drive hard disk is replaced. • Initial setting : Level “6” * Range which can be setup : Level “0” - Level “12” (Can be set in one step increments.) * Setup content can be saved/loaded as song data.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) (Digital Recorder) Model D2424 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Function.....................
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) MMC Command List Command List Movement (Recorder) 01: STOP STOP 02: PLAY 03: DEFERRED PLAY PLAY DEFERRED PLAY 04: FAST FORWARD 05: REWIND F FWD REWIND 06: RECORD STROBE 07: RECORD EXIT REC PUNCH OUT 09: PAUSE 40: WRITE STOP Refer to MMC Response/Information Field List 41: MASKED WRITE 42: READ Refer to MMC Response/Information Field List 44: LOCATE 46: SEARCH LOCATE to Setting Data CUE/REVIEW (+/- 1~60 times) 47: SHUTTLE 4C:
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Fostex MIDI System Exclusive Message Format for D2424 Following protocol is effective only in equipment which will reply by Identity Reply=F0 7E06 02 51 01 00 12 00 01 00 7F *7F F7 against the Inquiry Message=F0 7E06 01. Fostex System Exclusive Message General Structure=F0 51()F7 * Numbers are all expressed in hexadecimal units.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Status Request Status request command Controller to D2424 Loop op. status Loop status Post locate status Auto rec status Lock status Lock mode status Copy clip status 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 Copy paste status 22 46 21 22 28 2D 41 42 45 Erase status 22 47 Move clip status 22 4D Move paste status 22 4E Digital in ch. st. 23 Adat in status 23 Digital out ch. st.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Edit point memory of this equipment is alloted to the response/information field of 08~0F (GP0~GP7) as shown below. GP7 however, will be used as the work memory for small adjusting of the registered figure (Refer to Examples 4 and 5).
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) Data Type 12=stop Indicates the next operating mode following locating to the start point (GP3) upon arriving at the end point (GP6) by the play mode. In D2424, 12=stop only is effective. 12=stop 15=play Specifies operating mode in which D2424 should enter upon completing the locate operation. Corresponds to the setting of AUTO PLAY ON ("15")/OFF ("12") on the main unit.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) bar2, bar1, bar0, sign, sigd bar2: The 100th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. bar1: The 10th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. bar0: The 1 digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. sign: Numerator of the signature to be set is expressed in BCD. sigd: Denominator of the signature to be set is expressed in BCD. When specified as sign=00 and sigd=00, signature data of that bar position will be deleted.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) 12 47 (): erase command Explanation on the Command/Mode Set When this command is received, D2424 will erase the data (writes in "0" data) in the section from the pre-registered auto punch in point through auto punch out point in the track specified by .
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) data length in the clipboard is less than 10ms, specifying the will be limited to "01." Also, by specifying the , paste operation can be executed on other tracks in mono (one track unit) or stereo units (tracks 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8....).
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) it to the default state (meter=4/4, tempo: =120). Also, when this command is received, this equipment will reply with "34 03 ()." Upon completing the registeration, will reply with "01 (completed)," or with "10 (over value error)" if registeration is attempted at a non-existing point or an erroneous figure is used. either "32 46 ()" or "32 46 ().
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) 23 47: midi sync out status request Explanation on the Status Reply The command for inquiring on status of the midi sync out setup condition. When this command is received, this equipment replies with "33 47 ." 32 21 (): loop operation mode status repry 23 48: MTC offset mode status request The command for inquiring the MTC offset mode setup status.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List) 32 4F (): track exchange status reply 34 02 (): tempo set map status reply This is the reply against the "12 4F" track exchange command. The reply against "24 02"()tempo set map request. Tempo set map of the event indicated by the is replied.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Maintenance/Specifications) Maintenance 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 solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior.
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