LOCATION RECORDER PD204 Model QUICK SET TIME POWER FILE SEL LIGHT EXIT space ENTER YES 1 ON OFF ABC 2 JKL GHI SHIFT TC SET DRV,PAT CONTRAST BATT MENU MONO C1 MS L/M R/S 5 PQRS ACCESS C2 LOCATE FILE MNO CLEAR PREV CUE NEXT WXYZ symbol PRE REC 4 ST AUX DVD 7 8 CIRCLE TAKE JAM SLATE FALSE START 6 TUV ON OFF HDD CUE DEF 3 9 TONE OFF MIC 0 PD204 LOCATION RECORDER MONITOR MIN MAX PHONES Owner’s Manual PAUSE REC
Safety Instructions/Table of contents CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: 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. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE." SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.
Safety Instructions/Table of contents Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Instructions/Table of contents Table of contents Introduction of this manual ................................................................................................................11 Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................11 Cautions for use ..................................................................................................................................
Safety Instructions/Table of contents Chapter-3: Names and functions .......................................................................39 Left side panel (inputs/outputs) ........................................................................................................40 Right side panel (inputs/outputs) ......................................................................................................42 Front panel .............................................................................
Safety Instructions/Table of contents Connection examples .........................................................................................................................70 Connection example for recording (1) ........................................................................................70 Connection example for recording (2) ........................................................................................71 Chapter-5: Recording/playback ..........................................
Safety Instructions/Table of contents Cue point setting .................................................................................................................................93 Setting a cue point on the fly during audio recording ..............................................................93 Viewing the cue point list ...............................................................................................................93 Editing a cue point ...........................................
Safety Instructions/Table of contents How to unmount the PD204 from the PC ..................................................................................117 Example of copying data to a computer hard disk ..................................................................118 Example of exporting data to a computer application ............................................................118 Chapter-7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) ..............121 Creating a new ALE file ..........
Safety Instructions/Table of contents ANALOG OUT nominal level setting [Stereo out level] ...........................................................158 Monitor speaker mute setting [Speaker mute] .........................................................................159 Error tone output setting [Error tone] .......................................................................................160 Chain play mode setting [Chain play] ......................................................................
Safety Instructions/Table of contents Resume function On/Off setting [Resume] .........................................................................204 Partition protection On/Off setting [Part. protect] ............................................................205 HDD operating time display [HDD Ope. Time] ...................................................................206 LOAD SETUP menu .............................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction of this manual This manual is a guidebook for using the Fostex PD204 Location Recorder. This manual is intended for users who have experience and knowledge of using a professional digital recorder. You may roughly understand how to use the PD204 by reading "Chapter 1: Main features" and "Chapter 3: Names and functions". "Chapter 3: Names and functions" describes names and functions of keys, controls and connectors, as well as reference pages.
Introduction • Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the unit (especially inside of the disk tray) because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the unit, turn off the power, unplug the AC adaptor and remove batteries, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. • Do not drop the unit or give it a strong shock. Doing so may damage the internal circuits, display or panels.
Introduction Cautions for use If you make recording or playback using a DVD-RAM disk, do not hang the unit using the shoulder belt, which may damage the DVD drive. Put the unit on a horizontal surface within the adjustable range of the height adjustment arm. * You can put the unit vertically when you make recording to the internal hard disk.
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Chapter 1: Main features Main features and functions • Equipped with four analog inputs and two analog outputs as well as twochannel digital input and output. You can record signals from these inputs in stereo. Two Aux analog inputs are also provided for monitoring the audio track of a camera via headphones. (Note that the Aux inputs are provided for monitoring only and you cannot record the Aux input signals.
Chapter 1: Main features • The DVD-RAM disk format is conformed to "UDF Rev1.5", which ensures great compatibility with personal computers. • The recording file format is conformed to the versatile BWF format. You can export a recorded file including time code information to a BWF-compatible application. • Can be used with the optional AC adaptor or IDX ENDURA battery (V-mount type). You can stack up to four batteries for longer recording time.
Chapter 1: Main features • You can export a recorded audio file to the AVID system by creating the ALE file. • The Mark/Cue function allows to store markers (cue points) during recording. You can locate or skip to a cue point quickly. • The "False start" function allows to cancel recording easily. • "Pre Record" function allows glitch-free recording. When this function is active, recent audio data is pooled in the buffer and recording starts from the audio data in the buffer.
Chapter 1: Main features What is in the box? Make sure that the box contains the following. If any of them are missing, please contact your dealer. PD204 1 Shoulder belt 1 Operation manual (this manual) 1 Driver software (CD) 1 PD204 options and related Fostex products The following PD204 options and related products are available. Ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for details about them such as prices, specifications, etc. You can also get product information from our web site below.
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Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 This chapter explains what you should do before using the PD204 for the first time, including power connection, internal clock setting and preparation of the DVD-RAM disk. It also explains how to replace the internal hard disk drive. Chapter 2 - Table of contents Preparation of power supply .....................................................................................................22 Mounting the battery .
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Preparation of power supply The unit can operate on the mobile IDX ENDURA or NP-1 type battery, as well as the dedicated AC adaptor. IDX ENDURA battery NP-1 type battery Holder and holder plate for the NP series Dedicated AC adaptor (optional) : The IDX ENDURA battery, NP-1 type battery (including the holder and holder plate) and AC adaptor are not included with the unit.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Mounting the battery The ENDURA battery is mounted to the bottom of the PD204. There are two mounts for mounting the batteries. If you use the non-PowerLink type batteries, you can mount one battery for each base. If you use the PowerLink type batteries, you can mount up to four batteries (two batteries for each base). : When you mount or replace the battery, make sure that the unit power is off.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 When you use PowerLink batteries, you can mount up to four batteries (two batteries for each base, as shown on the right). : When you mount four batteries, you cannot use the protector on the bottom panel. Use the unit horizontally. • When you use PowerLink batteries, use batteries of the same charging condition.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and a battery) When you use both a battery and the [DC IN] connector, you must set the power supply priority ("DC-IN" or "BATT"). For example, if you set it to "DC-IN", the battery automatically takes over only when the power supply from the "DC-IN" jack is cut off (power failure, disconnection, etc). Note that, if you use only batteries, you do not need to make this setting.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Saving the battery power The PD204 offers the following measures for saving the battery power to extend the battery life. • Pressing the [STOP] key stops the disk rotation to save the power consumption. It is also possible to set the desired pause release time using the "Pause time" item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode (the default pause time is three minutes).
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Dismounting the battery To dismount the battery, make sure that the power is off, and remove the battery while pressing the release button on the IDX ENDURA battery or press down the eject lever on the PD204. Eject lever on the PD204 Eject lever on the PD204 Release button : Dispose the used battery properly (see the instruction manual of your battery). Keep the removed battery away from children.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Using [DC-IN] (Connecting the AC adaptor) You can connect the AC adaptor or another appropriate power source to the [DC IN] connector on the left side panel of the PD204. If you use the AC adaptor, insert the XLR-4-32 type connector of the AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector until it is locked, then connect the AC plug to the AC main outlet (see the figure below). • When you connect or disconnect the connector, make sure that the power is off.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Turning on the power After mounting the battery or connecting the power source such as the AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector, you can turn on the power by setting the [POWER] switch to "ON". The unit starts up and the screen similar to below appears (the screen example below shows the one the first time you turn on the power after purchasing the unit).
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Display backlight and contrast [LIGHT / CONTRAST] key [SHIFT] key [MENU] dial QUICK SET TIME POWER FILE SEL LIGHT EXIT space ENTER YES 1 ON OFF MENU MONO L/M R/S HDD DVD LOCATE MNO CLEAR PREV PRE RE 4 5 PQRS ACCESS C2 C1 MS DEF 3 JKL GHI TC SET DRV,PAT CONTRAST BATT/ SHIFT ST AUX ABC 2 7 6 TUV 8 WXYZ 9 symbol 0 PD204 LOCATION RECORDER MONITOR Turning on the display backlight Turns on or off the backlight of the display.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Internal clock setting The PD204 offers realtime clock. The realtime clock data is used for a default file name when creating a new audio file on a disk, the file creation date/time information, the time code start time when recording a time code by the internal time code generator, and so on (see Notes below) .
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 3) Use the [MENU] dial to select "Adjust RTC" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows current internal clock time which runs in realtime. By pressing the [ENTER/YES] key while "SET "00s":" is highlighted (as the screen shown above right), the second field is reset to "00". If you reset the second field when the second value is 30 or more, the minute field value is incremented.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Preparation of a DVD-RAM disk The internal DVD multi drive of the PD204 features a slim drive and accepts a non-cartridge DVD-RAM disk (4.7GB, 2-3 x or more than 3x). An unused DVD-RAM disk must be formatted in UDF 1.5. Inserting a disk The following procedure assumes that partition 1 (PT01) which has no recorded file is currently selected. 1) Slide the [OPEN] lever to the right. The cover of the disk tray opens a little, so you can open the cover by hand.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Initial format of a DVD-RAM disk 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to enter shift mode, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. The unit enters MENU mode and brings up the MENU list screen for selecting the desired main menu. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select "DISK UTILITY" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen, on which you can select disk utility menu item.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 : When formatting a well-used DVD-RAM disk, perform the physical format. The following shows the approximate required time for formatting a 4.7GB DVD-RAM disk. When "Physical Format" is set to "Off": When "Physical Format" is set to "On": 4) approx. 1 min. 30 sec. approx. 1 hour 30 min. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. You can now select the drive. Flashing 5) Use the [MENU] dial to select "DVD-RAM" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 : In rare cases, the unit shows "Disk error!" and releases the disk lock after formatting is performed. In such a case, set "Physical Format" to "On" and format the disk again. If "Disk error!" is shown again after the physical format is performed, do not use the disk. 8) After formatting, press the [EXIT] key to exit the MENU mode. The display returns to the Home screen previously shown before entering the MENU mode.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Replacing the internal hard disk drive You can replace the internal hard disk drive with the optional Model EX-HD1 hard disk drive by following the procedure below. : Before you replace the hard disk drive, turn off the power and remove the AC adaptor (or battery). Handle the optional and internal hard disk drives gently and carefully because they contain precision parts.
Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD204 Fixed screw 1 Fixed screw 2 After removing the hard disk drive, you can see the connector inside for connecting with the hard disk drive. Connector 3) Insert the optional hard disk drive to the slot. Insert the drive into the slot until it is fully inserted to the connector inside, and fix it with two screws. 4) Cover the slot with the panel and fix it with four screws. Now you finish hard disk drive replacement.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions Chapter 3: Names and Functions Chapter 3 - Table of contents Left side panel .............................................................................................................................40 Right side panel ...........................................................................................................................42 Front panel ........................................................................................................................
Chapter 3: Names and Functions Left side panel (inputs/outputs) 1 L 12 ADJUST R ANALOG OUT DC-IN 12-24V IN USB 1. HOST KYBD 9 8 7 11 10 OUT DIGITAL DC-IN 1:GND 2:NC 3:NC 4:12-24V DC-OUT 12-24V (0.5A MAX) PC 3 2 6 DC-OUT 1:GND 2:NC 3:NC 4:12-24V XLR 1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD 4 5 [ANALOG OUT (L, R)] connectors (XLR-3-32 type/balanced) Outputs the stereo tracks L/R signals. It is used to connect to an external audio device.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions 4. Handle Used to fix the supplied shoulder belt. 5. Angle adjustment arm Used to adjust the angle of the unit when you use it on a desk. IN OUT DIGITAL DC-IN 1:GND 2:NC 3:NC 4:12-24V DC-OUT 1:GND 2:NC 3:NC 4:12-24V XLR 1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD IN R OUT ANALOG L ADJUST DC-IN V 12-24 UT DC-O V 12-24 X) MA (0.5A USB PC 6.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions 11. [DC OUT] connectors (Hirose 4-pin, HR10A-7R-4S type/female) Outputs DC 12 V/0.5 A power. You can supply power to an external device. 4 2 3 12. 1 2 3 4 1 GND NC NC 12-24V [ADJUST] lever Used to adjust the protector on the left of the rear panel (see page 25). Right side panel 2 1 11 L R AUX IN 4 3 2 ANALOG IN 1 ADJUST 9P-REMOTE TIME CODE IN WORD OUT PARALLEL 10 1.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions 4. [TIME CODE OUT] connector (XLR-3-32 type/balanced) Outputs time code. 2 1 GND HOT COLD 1 2 3 3 5. [TIME CODE IN] connector (XLR-3-31 type/balanced) Inputs external time code. 1 2 GND HOT COLD 1 2 3 3 6. [WORD IN] termination switch Terminates the word input signal by setting the switch to "ON". 7. [WORD/VIDEO IN] and [WORD OUT] connectors (BNC type) The [WORD/VIDEO IN] connector receives word or video clock.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions : Pin 7 (DC-12V) is supplied from the PD204. If it is short-circuited to GND or used with a heavy load, the PD204 internal battery life may be exhausted faster or the PD204 may generate heat abnormally. Be careful not to use it with a heavy load or short-circuit it to GND. 11. Handle Used to fix the supplied shoulder belt.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions LIGHT CONTRAST 3. [QUICK SET] key Pressing this key enters the quick setup mode. In this mode, you can directly select the setting items shown in the status indication area on the Home screen (see page 74 for details). To cancel the quick setup mode, press the [EXIT] key. QUICK SET TIME For example, the [LIGHT/CONTRAST] key as shown on the left has the secondary (SHIFTed) function which is labeled under the key.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions 7. EXIT [EXIT / BATT] key Used to cancel an edit operation or execution, as well as used to exit the MENU mode. While the Home screen is shown, pressing and holding down this key switches the screen to show the battery remaining condition instead of the stereo bus bar-graph meters (see page 26). BATT 8. ENTER YES [MENU]/[LINK MASTER] dial / [ENTER/YES] key You can rotate or press this knob. This knob has two main functions.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions CLEAR 12. [CLEAR] key Pressing this key functions in the following manners. • While entering characters: Erases the next character on the right of the cursor position. • While editing time data: Clears time data and sets it to “00h 00m 00f 00sf”. • While the "Peak hold" setting menu in the Setup mode is set to "∞": Resets the peak level indication on the level meters. • While a warning popup window is shown: Dismisses the popup window. PRE REC 13.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions 17. [SLATE] (TONE, OFF, MIC) switch While you slide up and holding the switch knob to the “TONE” position, the slate tone is output. While sliding down and hold the knob to the “MIC” position, the internal slate microphone is active (see page 88). TONE OFF MIC CIRCLE TAKE 18. TONE While sliding up and hold the switch knob to the “TONE” position, the slate tone (at 1 kHz, reference level) is fed to all channels and the stereo bus.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions • When recording with the PRE REC mode set to "ON": Pulling this key starts recording from the audio data stored in the buffer. The offset between the time code and ABS time values after a second from the beginning of recording is also recorded. You can select the buffered time between 1 and 10 seconds using the "Pre rec time" menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode (the default setting is 10 seconds) (see page 151).
Chapter 3: Names and Functions d. [PFL/SEL] key This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions. • When unSHIFTed: While pressing down the [PFL/SEL] key(s) for the desired channel(s), you can monitor the pre-fader signal(s) of the channel(s) (see page 83). Switches on/off of PFL (Pre Fader Listen) for each channel (1 through 4). • When SHIFTed: You can reverse the input phase of each channel. When reversed, the [REV.] indicator left the [GAIN] control is lit (see page 82). e.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions 23. ST BUS bargraph meters Indicates the input or output levels of the stereo bus (L and R) or battery remaining (see page 26). The display mode can be selected by the [EXIT/BATT] key. 24. LCD display Displays information for time, file, settings, etc. (see page 55). 25. [PHONES] jack Connects headphones. Inserting a plug automatically disables the internal monitor speaker. 26. [MONITOR] control Controls the monitor level of headphones (or the internal speaker).
Chapter 3: Names and Functions Top panel 1 3 2 4 LINE MIC LINE T12 48V MIC LINE T12 48V MIC LINE T12 48V MIC INPUT SEL 48V DM DM DM DM T12 5 6 130 200 130 200 130 200 130 200 (Hz) 50 -12 50 300 -6 OFF -12 300 -6 OFF 50 -12 300 -6 OFF 50 -12 300 -6 HPF OFF (dB/oct) 7 PANEL LOCK DISC IN LOCK REW F FWD PLAY LOCATE REC END LOCATE ABS 0 OPEN 13 1. STOP OFF 12 11 10 9 8 Disk tray Sets a DVD disk.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions 5. Microphone power supply switches You should set each switch to the appropriate position depending on the microphone connected to the corresponding input (see page 79). 6. DM No power is supplied. (For a dynamic microphone) 48V 48 V phantom power is supplied. T12 12 V A-B power (T12) is supplied. [HPF] frequency controls Each control adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter for the corresponding input (see page 79).
Chapter 3: Names and Functions Rear panel 1 3 2 1. 1 Protectors These protect the bottom panel when the unit is used vertically. When a battery is fitted, extend the protectors. You can adjust the height of the protectors by hand while sliding the [ADJUST] levers on the left and right side panels (see page 25).
Chapter 3: Names and Functions LCD display details Home screen Each of the following screen examples is the screen which appears when an audio file recorded on a DVD-RAM disk or the internal hard disk is loaded. The Home screen displays information for audio file, settings, etc. Time display File name Remaining Current drive/file number Protect icon Status information Time display This area shows the time value of the current file position in "ABS" or "LTC".
Chapter 3: Names and Functions Status information The status information area shows the current settings including the Fs/bit information of the playback file. Using the quick setup mode, you can make settings directly via the status information area. The FS/bit and the number of recorded tracks of the current playback audio file are shown. When playing back an audio file, the status of the playback audio file takes priority over the menu setting.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions File name/Next file name During playback or recording, this area shows the name of the current audio file. In record pause (or stop) mode, it shows the name of the next audio file to be created. During recording, this area shows the name of the current audio file, as well as the remaining time. While in record pause (or stop) mode, this area shows the name of the next audio file to be created, as well as the remaining time.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions Screen examples MENU list screen You can bring up the MENU list screen by pressing the [SHIFT] key followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. This screen is the first level screen of the MENU mode and you can select a desired menu from the menus for various settings or preferences of the PD204. See page 134 for details. SYS SETUP menu screen You can bring up this menu screen by selecting "SYS SETUP" from the MENU list screen and pressing the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 3: Names and Functions EDIT EDL FILE menu screen You can bring up this menu screen by selecting "EDIT EDL FILE" from the MENU list screen and pressing the [ENTER/YES] key. From the EDIT EDL FILE menu, you can create or edit an EDL (Edit Decision List) file (ALE file) for exporting recorded audio files to the AVID system. See page 121 for details.
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Chapter 4: Basic connections Chapter 4: Basic connections This chapter describes the basic connection between the PD204 and external devices. Chapter 4 - Table of contents Input connection .........................................................................................................................62 Analog audio input connection ............................................................................................62 Digital audio input connection .........................................
Chapter 4: Basic connections Input connection Analog audio signals (mic/line) Analog audio signals L 4 R AUX IN 3 2 ANALOG IN 1 ADJUST 9P-REMOTE TIME CODE IN WORD OUT PARALLEL AUTO SEL WORD/ VIDEO IN ON OFF Digital audio signals Sync signal L R ANALOG OUT ADJUST DC-IN 12-24V OUT IN DC-OUT 12-24V (0.
Chapter 4: Basic connections Digital audio input connection The PD204 accepts digital signals conformed to IEC 60958 Part3 (AES/EBU) or IEC 60958 Part2 (S/P DIF) format (the format of the digital source is automatically detected). The digital connection is made via the XLR-3-31 type connector. When the PD204 receives a digital source from the selected channel, the PLL (Phasedlocked loop) circuit activates and locks to the input sync signal.
Chapter 4: Basic connections Output connection Digital audio device Analog audio devices L R ANALOG OUT ADJUST DC-IN 12-24V IN DC-IN 1:GND 2:NC 3:NC 4:12-24V DC-OUT 12-24V (0.
Chapter 4: Basic connections Analog audio output connection Analog audio signals can be output from the [ANALOG OUT] connectors (L and R), which are balanced, XLR-3-32 type. The output reference level is +4 dBu which corresponds to -20 dB of the ST BUS bargraph meters. The reference level is set to “+4dBu” by default, however, you can change it to “-10dBu” or “-60dBu” using the “Stereo out level” item in the “SYS SETUP” menu of the MENU mode (see page 157).
Chapter 4: Basic connections Other connections USB keyboard connection The PD204 provides the [USB (KYBD)] connector for connecting a USB keyboard. By connecting a USB keyboard to this connector, you can enter file and label names as well as carry out some of menu operations from the keyboard. • To control the unit from a USB keyboard, make setting of the "Keyboard Sel" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode appropriately ("US" or "JAPAN") according to the keyboard you use (see page 150).
Chapter 4: Basic connections Shortcuts ALT + F keys Acts the same as the [FILE SEL] key on the panel. ALT + D keys Acts the same as the [SHIFT] key + [FILE SEL] key on the panel. ALT + C keys Acts the same as the [CUE] key on the panel. ALT + S keys Enters the SYS SETUP menu. ALT + U keys Enters the DISK UTILITY menu. ALT + T keys Enters the TC SETUP menu. ALT + E keys Enters the EDIT EDL SEL menu. Control key CTRL+ L key Acts the same as the [LOCATE] key on the panel.
Chapter 4: Basic connections PC connection The PD204 provides the [USB (PC)] connector dedicated for PC connection. By connecting a personal computer to this connector, you can control the PD204 drive from the personal computer as well as transfer an audio file between the PD204 and personal computer (see page 116 for details). : To use the PD204 with a personal computer, make setting of the "USB to PC" menu of the MENU mode to "CONNECT". See page 117 for details.
Chapter 4: Basic connections Power connection The [DC IN] connector (XLR-4-32 type) on the left side panel is used for operating the unit on the optional AC adaptor or an external battery. The PD204 also provides the [DC OUT] connector for supplying DC-12V to an external device. External device 3 1 4 2 1 4 3 L R ANALOG OUT ADJUST DC-IN 12-24V IN DC-OUT 12-24V (0.
Chapter 4: Basic connections Connection examples Connection example for recording (1) The following shows the example of using the PD204 with microphones, which makes the best use of the PD204 and can be applied to news gathering, audio recording for film, etc. In the example below, audio signals from microphones and time code generated by the external time code generator are simultaneously recorded to the PD204, while the same time code is also recorded to the VTR along with a video camera signal.
Chapter 4: Basic connections Connection example for recording (2) In the following example, two main microphones (mono) and two ambience microphones (stereo) are connected to the PD204 four-channel mixer, without using an external mixer. Unlike the previous example, the time code generated by the PD204 internal time code generator is the master which is fed to the VTR. The [ANALOG OUT] connector always feeds the mixed source signals, which can be recorded to the VTR audio tracks for backup purpose.
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Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Chapter 5: Recording/Playback This chapter describes basic recording and playback of analog and digital audio signals, as well as cue point setting and skip/locate functions. Chapter 5 - Table of contents Preparation before recording ....................................................................................................74 Setup for recording in quick setup mode ....................................................................................
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Preparation before recording Before starting audio recording, make necessary settings in the quick setup mode (or the MENU mode), as well as mixer settings. Setup for recording in quick setup mode In the quick setup mode, you can make basic settings for recording via the Home screen, while you can make all preferences for the unit via the appropriate menu items in the MENU mode.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback 2) Select the desired item you want to edit and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current option of the selected item starts flashing and you can now select the desired option using the [MENU] dial. Flashing 3) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The selected option is set and the item name flashes again. Repeat steps 2) and 3) for setting another item if required.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback : When the system clock is set to "DIGI" or "WORD", the FS of a file to be played back must match the FS setting of the unit. Otherwise, you cannot play back the file. In such a case, make the FS setting of the unit to match the FS of the file. Sampling frequency and bit length selection [ ] You can select a sampling frequency and bit length combination. Available FS/BIT options (default: 48/24) 44.1/16, 44.1/24, 48/16, 48/24, 88.2/24, 96/24, 176.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Power source priority selection [ ] You can select the prior power source when the unit can get power from both the battery and [DC-IN] connection. Available power source options (default: BATT1) BATT1, BATT2, DC-IN : Only the available power source(s) can be selected. When only one power source is available, it is automatically selected.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Error tone output setting During recording, if the unit encounters the following problems, the error tone is output for warning. 1. A write error happens during recording. 2. The input amplifier is clipped during recording. 3. The battery voltage drops below the specified level. 4. The remaining volume of a disk (or partition) becomes less than the specified volume.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Input signal selection According to the analog audio signal fed to the [ANALOG IN] connector, set the LINE-MIC switch to "LINE" or "MIC". When you select "MIC", set the phantom power switch to "48V", "DM" or "T12" appropriately according to the microphone connected.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback You can enable or disable the limiter function on each channel (1 through 4) by pressing the [SHIFT] key followed by the [PAN] key. On the other hand, you can enable or disable the limiter function on stereo bus by pressing the [SHIFT] key followed by the [LINK] key. When the limiter function is active, the [LIM.] indicator of the corresponding input channel (as well as the stereo channels) is lit. When the limiter is actually working, the [LIM.] indicator flashes quickly.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback • Adjust the recording level appropriately so that the level meter does not exceed "0 dB" but goes up near to the "0 dB" at the loudest part of the signal. The reference level is set to "-20 dB" by default. This means a +4 dBu signal indicates 20 dB down from the 24-bit full-scale level (0 dB) on the level meter.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Phase setting (for channels 1 through 4) You can reverse the phase of the input signal by pressing the [SHIFT] key followed by the [PFL/SEL] key of the desired channel. The [REV.] indicator under the bargraph meter of a phase-reversed channel is lit. To disable the phase reverse, press the [SHIFT] key followed by the [PFL/SEL] key again. [PFL/SEL] key SHIFT [REV.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Monitoring recording signals You can monitor recording signals via headphones or the internal monitor speaker. While a plug is inserted to the [PHONES] jack, the internal speaker automatically turns off, and you can monitor the signals only via headphones. The monitor level can be adjusted by the [MONITOR] control. This control can be pushedlock. By pushing down the control, you can put it down to the panel height level.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Selecting the drive for recording The PD204 is equipped with the DVD multi drive and hard disk drive. Before recording, select the drive to which recording is made. By default, partition 1 (PT01) on the hard disk drive is selected as the current drive. To record to a DVD-RAM disk or another partition, select the desired drive by following the procedure below. In the procedure below, it is assumed that a formatted DVD-RAM disk is set to the DVD drive. FILE SEL DRV,PAT.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Recording analog audio Starting recording The following procedure assumes that all the necessary preparations for recording such as signal source connection, drive selection, level settings, etc. have been completed. : When the unit only receives analog audio signals, you can always record analog audio signals.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback About overloading during recording While a channel receives an analog audio signal, if the input amplifier is clipped, the corresponding [OL] indicator lights in red. The [OL] indicator keeps lighting for a predetermined period set by the "Peak hold" menu item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (see page 146). By setting "Input clip" in the "Error tone" menu item to "On", the error tone is generated from the internal speaker or headphones for warning overloading.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback The false start function has two mode: Rename and Delete. You can select the desired mode via the "False start" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (the default is "Rename") (see page 155 for details about how to select the mode). In the Rename mode, the canceled audio file is stored to the DVD-RAM disk (or partition) even if you execute the false start function.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Recording a slate tone/slate mic signal While sliding and holding the [SLATE] switch to "TONE" or "MIC", the slate tone (at 1kHz, reference level) or the slate microphone signal is fed to all tracks, allowing you to record the slate tone or the slate microphone signal during recording.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Recording digital audio When recording digital audio, you do not need to make mixer settings described earlier. Instead, you have to make the following settings. Note that time code is recorded according to the time code generator mode setting (see the next page). <"INPUT" status indication while recording digital audio> When a correct digital audio signal is fed to the [DIGITAL IN] connector, the PLL (Phase-locked loop) is activated and begins locking to the input signal.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Recording time code The PD204 is equipped with the internal SMPTE time code generator/reader, which is used when recording internal time code together with audio. You can also record external time code, or the internal generator time code while jamming to external time code. Before recording time code, you must make the following settings via the "TC SETUP" menu of the MENU mode.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Automatic record start by external time code The PD204 provides the function which automatically starts recording when the unit receives external time code. You can make this function active or inactive via the "RecIn via ExtTc" item in the "TC SETUP" menu of the MENU mode (the default is "Off"). See page 188 for details. Off The unit does not automatically start recording when the unit receives external time code. You must start recording manually.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Force jam to external time code The jam function of the PD204 internal generator allows to take over generating time code after the generator locks to the external time code timing. Using the jam function, the PD204 time code generator can run with extreme accuracy (its own crystal accuracy) after it locks to the external time code.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Cue point setting The PD204 provides the following two ways of setting a cue point. (1) During audio recording, you can set a cue point “on-the-fly” at the desired point. (2) During playback or while stopped, you can set a cue point using the cue point list on the screen. Setting a cue point on the fly during audio recording You can set a “cue point” at the point you press the [CUE] key during recording. Up to 99 cue points can be set in a single audio file.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Editing a cue point By selecting a desired cue point in the CUE LIST screen, you can edit its label or point (time data) or delete it. By highlighting a desired cue point and press the [ENTER/YES] key, the display changes to show the screen for editing the selected cue point (by default, “Label” flashes on the screen). flashing • Editing a cue label To edit a cue point label, press the [ENTER/YES] key while “Label” flashes.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback • Deleting a cue point To delete an unnecessary cue point, select “” using the [MENU] dial and press the [ENTER/YES] key (“Sure?” flashes). flashing flashing Press the [ENTER/YES] key again to delete the cue point from the list. The display returns to the home screen : After deleting a cue point, the label column of the cue point becomes empty while the time value column shows “--h --m --s --f --sf”. To exit the CUE LIST screen, press the [EXIT] key.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Basic playback Normal audio playback The following procedure assumes that an audio file is recorded to a DVD-RAM disk or hard disk partition. 1) Press the [SHIFT] key followed by the [FILE SEL / DRV, PAT.] key to enter drive select mode. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired drive and press the [ENTER/YES] key. 3) Select the desired audio file you want to play back using either of the following methods.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback 4) Press the [PLAY] key to start playback. The [PLAY] indicator is lit. You can monitor the playback sound via headphones, the internal speaker or the [ANALOG OUT] connectors. 5) To stop playback, press the [STOP] (or [PAUSE]) key. : While operating the unit on battery, we recommend using the [STOP] key to stop playback for saving battery power. : If you stop playback using the [PAUSE] key, the recorder goes into pause mode.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Skip / locate functions The PD204 offers comprehensive skip/locate functions. Skipping by file When more than one audio file is created on the current DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition), you can quickly skip to the beginning (ABS 0) of a desired track. By pressing the [ ] or [ ] key while the recorder is stopped, you can skip forward or backward to the beginning (ABS 0) of the previous or next file. Therefore, pressing the [ ] or [ beginning of the desired file.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Locating to the beginning (ABS 0) of a file While the recorder is stopped, pressing the [REW] key while holding down the [STOP] key locates to the beginning (ABS 0) of the current file quickly.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Locating to the desired time You can locate the recorder to the desired position by specifying the time value. 1) While the recorder is stopped (or playing back), press any one of alphanumeric keys. The unit enters time edit mode and the EDIT TIME screen pops up on the display.
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback Locating to the desired cue point You can locate the recorder quickly to a desired cue point by selecting the cue point from the cue list. 1) While the recorder is stopped (or playing back), press the [CUE] key. The CUE LIST screen appears.
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Chapter 6: Advanced operations Chapter 6: Advanced operations Chapter 6 - Table of contents Auto copy function .........................................................................................................................................104 Selecting a partition ...............................................................................................................104 Selecting auto copy mode .................................................................................................
Chapter 6: Advanced operations Auto copy function When recording to an audio file on a partition of the PD204 hard disk drive, the auto copy function automatically copies the same audio file to a DVD-RAM disk. You can select the auto copy mode from the following two auto copy modes. Immediately mode Copy recording to a DVD-RAM disk is executed simultaneously when recording to a hard disk partition. The recording size of a take is limited to the capacity of the hard disk partition or DVD-RAM disk.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired partition and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes to show the Home screen for the selected partition. The following shows the screen example when you select unused partition 2 (P02). Selecting auto copy mode You can make setting of the auto copy mode via the "Auto copy" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode. The following procedure assumes that an unused DVD-RAM disk is set to the DVD multi drive.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations 5) Pressing the [EXIT] key repeatedly to exit the MENU mode. The display now shows the Home screen for the partition. ” icon (when selecting According to the copy mode selection in set 4) before, “ “IMME”) or “ ” icon (when selecting “BGRD”) is shown on the left of the status information area. By making the unit record ready while the auto copy mode is active, the copy source (partition) remaining time and copy destination (DVD-RAM disk) remaining time is alternately shown.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations Disk copy function The disk copy function fully copies all audio files recorded on a DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition) to another DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition). To execute the disk copy function, use the “Disk copy” menu item in the “DISK UTILITY” menu of the MENU mode. DVD-RAM disk Hard disk partition Hard disk partition Hard disk partition : You cannot make disk copy using a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R or CD-RW disk.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations Making disk copy The following procedure assumes that partition 1 (PT01) is selected as the current drive and you attempt to copy audio data recorded on the partition to the DVD-RAM disk. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the MENU list screen. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select “DISK UTILITY” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations 5) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Copy mode” item and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the “---CAUTION---” message on which “Are you sure?” flashes, as shown below. In the bottom of this message screen, the approximate time required for disk copy is shown. Flashing : You cannot select the disk copy destination to the same medium as the copy source.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations File copy function The file copy function copies an audio file recorded on a DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition) to another DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition). To execute the file copy function, use the “File copy” menu item in the “DISK UTILITY” menu of the MENU mode. DVD-RAM disk Hard disk partition Hard disk partition Hard disk partition : You can make file copy to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R or CD-RW disk, as well as a DVD-RAM disk.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations Making file copy The following procedure assumes that partition 1 (PT01) is selected as the current drive and you attempt to copy audio files recorded on the partition to the DVD-RAM disk. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the MENU list screen. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select “DISK UTILITY” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations If you select "" at the bottom of the file list on the screen and press the [FILE SEL] key, all audio files are selected and checkmarked. 6) After making audio file selection, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The PD204 starts file copy to the destination medium (DVD-RAM disk or partition). During file copy, the display shows estimated time and space remaining progress indication for file copy.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations Dual drive recording Dual drive recording is a special function which simultaneously records the same data to a “mirror” DVD-RAM disk (*) while recording audio data to a hard disk partition specially formatted for “dual drive recording”. Dual drive recording intends to make a clone disk. Therefore, editing meta data or disk volume label (reel No.) of an audio file recorded to a hard disk partition is reflected to a “mirror” DVDRAM disk.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations In this procedure example, we assume that we format partition 2 (PT02) which is the current drive in the "DDR" mode. If you want to format another partition, press the [ENTER/YES] key while "Drive: PT02HD" is highlighted and select the desired partition. In this procedure, we assume that we use the default reel number (volume label) which is "S003", and skip to the format mode selection.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations 8) Pressing the [EXIT] key repeatedly to exit the MENU mode. After exiting the MENU mode, the display returns to the Home screen of the formatted partition (PT02, in this procedure example), while the unit scans the mirror disk. On the Home screen of a DDR-formatted partition, " " flashes. Making dual drive recording The following procedure is assumed that the selected partition (PT02) is “DDR” formatted and a mirror disk is set to the DVD multi drive.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations Data export to PC By connecting the PD204 to a personal computer via the [USB PC] connector, audio file data can be transferred. PD204 audio data can be copied to hard disk on the personal computer, or exported to an application software such as Digidesign Pro Tools. L R ANALOG OUT ADJUST DC-IN 12-24V IN USB PC OUT DIGITAL DC-IN 1:GND 2:NC 3:NC 4:12-24V DC-OUT 12-24V (0.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations Connecting PC to the unit After connecting the cable between the unit and a PC using a USB cable, make USB connection using the "USB to PC" menu of the MENU mode. : If you make USB connection between the PD204 and your personal computer while a recorded disk is set to the DVD drive, you can see two icons (for the DVD multi drive and the selected partition) on your computer. If no disk is set to the DVD multi drive, only the icon for the selected partition is shown.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations Example of copying data to a computer hard disk In the following procedure, we assume that the cable between the PD204 and the PC is connected and the “USB to PC” menu item in the “SYS SETUP” menu of the MENU mode is set to “CONNECT”. : While the "USB to PC" screen shows "Connecting", the keys and dial on the PD204 are disabled. If you operate any key/dial, the popup message shown on the right appears for warning.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations 3 Select and click on “DVD drive” or “partition”. 5) Select and click on an audio file in the “bwff” directory on the disk (indicated by an arrow 4). The selected audio file is shown in “Region in current file”. 6) Click on “Convert ->”, followed by “Done” (indicated by an arrow 5). The display shows the window for saving a file. 4 bwff Select “bwff”. The selected audio file is shown. Done Click on “Done”. 5 5 Convert-> Click on “Convert _>”.
Chapter 6: Advanced operations The saved file is added to the audio region list (indicated by an arrow 7). The saved file is shown. 7 8) After making “Spot” active, drag and drop the audio region list to the track area (indicated by an arrow 8). The “Spot Dialog” setting window appears. 8 9) Spot Click on “UP” in the “Spot Dialog” setting window, followed by “OK” (indicated by an arrow 9). By clicking on “UP”, the “original time stamp” time currently shown is set to the “Start” time.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) This chapter describes details about how to create an ALE (Avid Log Exchange) file for exporting audio data of the PD204 to an AVID system, as well as how to edit an existing ALE file. Chapter 7 - Table of contents Creating a new ALE file ..................................................................................................................................
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) On a DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition), the PD204 creates the "info" folder under the "bwff" folder. The "Info" folder stores ALE (Avid Log Exchange) files and various information files such as a diagnoses file. About an ALE file An ALE file is an EDL (Edit Decision List) file for exporting audio data created by the PD204 to an AVID system. Because it is a text file, a personal computer easily reads it.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) 3) While "" is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the screen for entering a name of a newly created ALE file. Flashing : The display shows the screen for entering a file name when creating a new ALE file, however, it shows the screen on which "Remake ALE" is highlighted if you select an existing ALE file for editing. 4) Use the [MENU] dial (or the alphanumeric keys) to enter the desired name.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) 6) While "Video format" is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes to show the screen on which you can select the video format. The current option flashes (the default is "PAL"). Flashing 7) Use the [MENU] dial to select the video format, and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. You can select the video format from among "PAL", "NTSC" and "SECAM".
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) To create another new ALE file, select "" and follow the same procedure as above. If you want to exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu, press the [EXIT] key to dismiss the "Edit ALE" screen. In the following description, we continue editing operation and add audio file entries. Adding audio file entries to an ALE file You can add audio file entries to an ALE file.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) : We recommend setting an audio file you want to add to an ALE file later as "Circle Take". When the file is set as "Circle Take", "@" is added to the beginning of the file name so that you can distinguish the file easier (see below for details). To set a file as “Circle Take”, press the [CIRCLE TAKE] key while a desired audio file is loaded.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Viewing and editing audio file entries You can view audio file entries in an ALE file, as well as add (or delete) an audio file entry to (or from) the ALE file. Viewing audio file entries We assume that you have created an ALE file named "ALL-TAKE.ale", as described in the previous procedure. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file 1) On the entry list screen shown in step 3 of "Viewing audio file entries" in the previous page, use the [MENU] dial to select "" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the list, in which available audio files except those already added to the ALE file, as well as "", are listed.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Editing an ALE file You can edit an existing ALE file. The editing functions include: • Editing an ALE file name and resave it. • Remaking an ALE file after its audio file entry is edited. • Deleting an unnecessary ALE file. Editing an ALE file name You can edit an existing ALE file name and resave the edited name. The following example shows how to edit the "ALL-TAKE.ale" ALE file created in the operation example described earlier.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) Remaking an ALE file If you edit the start time, end time, or the description information of an audio file which is listed in the ALE file, the ALE file must be remade. You can also remake the ALE file which contains only audio files whose "Circle take" is set to "On". The following procedure describes how to remake the ALE file named "ALL-TAKE.
Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu) : As described above, executing "Circle Take" erases the old list. If you cancel executing "Circle Take" in step 4) above, press the [EXIT] key. 6) After "Remake ALE" completes, press the [EXIT] key. The display shows the screen for updating the remade ALE file, on which "Are you sure?" flashes. 7) Press the [ENTER/YES] key.
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Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Chapter 8: MENU mode Chapter 8 - Table of contents About MENU mode ..................................................................................................................................................134 SYS SETUP menu ....................................................................................................................................................136 Project name setting ......................................................................
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu About MENU mode In the MENU mode, various essential setting and execution menu items are available. While the unit is stopped, you can enter the MENU mode by pressing the [SHIFT] key to enter shift mode followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the MENU list screen as shown below. You can select a desired menu using the [MENU] dial. For the brief introduction of each main menu, see the next page.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu The following shows the brief introduction of each menu. This chapter describes details of the menus with "*" in the following table. For the details of the menus without "*", see the associated pages indicated below. Menu name (in the displayed order) Contents * SYS SETUP menu This menu includes menu items for setting preferences. 24 menu items are available. * BATTERY SETUP menu This menu includes menu items for settings when the unit is operated on battery.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu SYS SETUP menu In the SYS SETUP menu, the following menu items for settings regarding recording/playback are available. You can save setting data using the "SAVE SETUP" menu and recall the saved data whenever you want (see pages 207 and 208). : For the “Auto copy” and “Adjust RTC” menu items in the SYS SETUP menu, see pages shown below. Menu item Contents Set project name Edits a project name recorded to an iXML file.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Project name setting [Set project name] The "Set project name" menu item sets the project name recorded to an iXML file. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen. 3) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Set project name” menu item and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Default file name setting [Default file name] The "Default file name" menu item selects the default name format of an audio file which is created automatically when recording starts. You can give a file name of date information (according to the internal realtime clock), a scene name with a take number, or a reel number with a file number. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu 6) Use the [MENU] dial to select “SCENE NAME”, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Flashing 7) Use the [MENU] dial or alphanumeric keys entering the desired scene name, press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Use the [ ] keys to move the cursor position. By pressing the [CLEAR] key ]/[ when the cursor is pointing any character of the name, you can clear the whole name.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Default track name setting [Default TrkName] The “Default TrkName” menu item specifies the default track name for each track of a BWF file created when recording is made. The track name specified is automatically added to the track number whenever an audio file is created. The data is recorded to each file as the “fTRKn” information of the BWF BEXT Chunk Description. The default track name is stored in the System ROM of the unit.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Next event number setting [Next event No] The “Next event No” menu item sets the event number in the description information of an audio file. The event number is recorded to each file as “fEVENT” information in the BWF BEXT Chunk Description. The setting is stored in the System ROM of the unit. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Recording FS/bit length setting [Record FS&Bit] The “Record FS&Bit” menu item sets the recording sampling frequency and bit length. You can also make the setting via the quick setup mode on the Home screen. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Pull up/down setting [Pull up/down] The “Pull up/down” menu item makes clock pull up/down when the unit is referenced to the internal clock. You can also make the setting via the quick setup mode on the Home screen. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. 2) While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Digital output signal format selection [Digital out] The “Digital out” menu item selects the format (AES/EBU or S/P DIF) of the digital signal which is output from the [DIGITAL OUT] connector. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Diagnoses file setting [Diagnoses] The “Diagnoses” menu item selects whether or not creating a diagnoses file which logs errors during recording, etc. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. 2) While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Peak hold time setting [Peak hold] The “Peak hold” menu item sets the peak hold time of the peak level meters. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen. 3) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Peak hold” menu item and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Slate tone/pop tone recording mode setting [Tone rec mode] The “Tone rec mode” menu item sets the recording time and mode of the slate tone, as well as the recording mode of the pop tone. The slate tone is recorded at the beginning of a file, while the pop tone is recorded at the end of a file. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Options Selectable between “Off”, “TONE” and “4POP TONE” (the default is “Off”). Off TONE 4 POP TONE No slate or pop tone is recorded. The slate tone at 1kHz is recorded for the duration set by “Tone rec time”. The pop tone at 1kHz is recorded. The cycle of 0.5 sec tone and 0.5 sec mute recording is made four times repeatedly.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Pause cancel time setting [Pause time] The “Pause time” menu item sets the pause cancel time. After the pause cancel time has passed since the recorder entered the pause mode, the recorder automatically cancels the pause mode and stops. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu USB keyboard type setting [Keyboard Sel] The “Keyboard Sel” menu item selects the type of a USB keyboard connected to the [USB (KYBD)] connector. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Pre recording time setting [Pre rec time] The “Pre rec time” menu item sets the pre recording time of audio pooled in the buffer. When starting recording while the Pre rec mode is set to “On”, recording is made from the audio pooled in the buffer. The prevents missing the start of a take. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Maximum file length setting [Max file length] The “Max file length” menu item sets the maximum recording volume of a file. This setting is important especially for exporting audio file data of the unit to your PC, because each PC has the limitation of the volume of a file to be imported. The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Continuous recording function [Auto part. link] The “Auto part. link” menu item allows you to enable or disable the auto partition link function. By setting this item to "On" (while the default is "Off"), when there is no recording space left in the current partition during recording (after approximately 4.5 GB recording), the unit automatically creates a new file in the next available partition and continues recording to it.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu : To make continuous recording, the next partition to the current partition must have enough recordable space. It is recommended that no recording has been made to the next partition before making continuous recording. The following shows how continuous recording is made depending on the setting of the “Max file length” item in the “SYS SETUP” menu of the MENU mode. It is assumed to attempt to record 6GB audio data to partition 1 (PT01) with “Auto part.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu False start mode setting [False start] The “False start” menu item selects whether the canceled file is kept on or deleted from the disk (or partition) when you cancel recording using the False start function. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Limiter parameter setting [Limiter parameter] The “Limiter parameter” menu item makes parameter setting for the limiter. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen. 3) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Limiter parameter” menu item and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Options Selectable between “-12dBFS” and “-6dBFS” (the default is “-6dBFS”). • Ratio setting Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Ratio” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current setting starts flashing. Flashing Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu ANALOG OUT nominal level setting [Stereo out level] The "Stereo out level" menu item selects the nominal output level of the [ANALOG OUT]. According to the device connected to the [ANALOG OUT] connector, select the level appropriately. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Monitor speaker mute setting [Speaker mute] The “Speaker mute” menu item selects whether or not the internal monitor speaker is muted when the unit is not in playback mode. The setting of this item is stored to PD204 flash ROM. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Error tone output setting [Error tone] The “Error tone” menu item selects whether generating the error tone (warning tone) or not for each of four kinds of troubles (see below) independently. 1. A write error happens during recording. [Write error] 2. The peak indicator lights due to input overload during analog recording or clipping of the stereo buss. [Input clip] 3. The battery voltage drops below the threshold voltage set by the "BATT. warning" menu item.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu • Input clip On/Off setting Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Input clip” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option. Flashing Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Options You can select between “On” and “Off” (the default is “On”).
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu • Disk warning time setting Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Disk warning” and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option. Flashing Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. Options Selectable “Off” or between “1min.” and “9min.” in one minute steps (the default is “3min.”).
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu Chain play mode setting [Chain play] The “Chain play” menu item selects how the recorder behaves after playback of an audio file finishes. By default, the recorder stops at the playback end point. However, you can make the recorder pause at the beginning of the next audio file or play the next audio file until all audio files on a disk (or a partition) are played back.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu ROM version checking [Version] Selecting “Version” allows you to view the software ROM version number and creation/revision date. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the SHIFT indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. While “SYS SETUP” is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen. 3) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Version” menu item and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu BATTERY SETUP menu In the BATTERY SETUP menu, the following items for battery related settings and screens are available. Menu item Setting/function BATT. warning Sets the threshold battery voltage for generating the warning tone. DC-IN warning Sets the threshold DC-IN voltage for generating the warning tone. Power priority Sets the priority of power supply (DC-IN or battery). Active battery Sets the battery priority when using multiple batteries. BATT.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu Battery low voltage warning setting [BATT. warning] Using the "BATT. warning" item, you can set the threshold low battery voltage for generating the warning tone. When the battery voltage drops down to the threshold voltage for warning, you can hear the warning tone via headphones. To hear the warning tone, you must set the "BATT. warning" item on the "Error tone" menu item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU mode to "On". (The default is "On".
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu DC-IN low voltage warning setting [DC-IN warning] Using the "DC-IN warning" item, you can set the threshold low battery voltage for generating the warning tone when an external battery is connected to the [DC-IN] connector. When the battery voltage drops down to the threshold voltage for warning, you can hear the warning tone via headphones. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu Power supply priority setting [Power priority] Using the "Power priority" item, you can set the power supply priority when you use both a battery and the [DC IN] connector. For example, if you set the prior power supply to "DC-IN", the battery can be backup power and is used only when the "DC-IN" jack is cut off (power failure, disconnection, etc). See "Battery setting examples" on pages 170 and 171 for the examples of power supply priority setting.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu Battery priority setting [Active battery] Using the "Active battery" item, you can select the prior battery (BATT1 or BATT2) when you set batteries to both the BATT1 and BATT2. See "Battery setting examples" on pages 170 and 171 for the examples of battery priority setting. The setting you make using this item is reflected to the "POWER" area on the display. You can also make the prior battery setting via the quick setup mode (see page 77).
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu : The [DC-IN] power is normally used while a battery set to battery mount 1 is standby for backup. Power priority: DC-IN, Active battery: BATT1 [BATT1] indicator is unlit. Status information display BATT1 is on standby. DC-IN is active. [BATT1] indicator is lit. Status information display Pop up window BATT1 is active. DC-IN is disconnected. [BATT1] indicator is unlit.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu : Batteries are mounted on both battery mounts and can be used continuously. Power priority: BATT. (If no power is supplied to "DC-IN", this item has no effect.) Active battery: BATT1 (You may select BATT1 or BATT2 whichever you like. Each time battery is replaced, the active battery automatically changes, though you can manually select it.) [BATT1] indicator is lit. Status information display BATT2 is on standby. BATT1 is active.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu Battery remaining time [BATT. Remain] When you use a battery with BMS (Battery Management System), the "BATT. Remain" item shows the remaining time until the battery voltage reaches the threshold low voltage (set by the "BATT. warning" item) in one minute steps. You can also see the remaining time via the "BATT. status" item (see the next page). 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu Battery status [BATT. status] The "BATT. status" item displays the information of a battery with BMS (Battery Management System). 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the "BATTERY SETUP" menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display shows the screen for battery-related settings. 3) Use the [MENU] dial to select "BATT. status" menu item and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu TC SETUP menu In the TC SETUP menu, 13 menu items for settings regarding time code recording/playback and synchronization to an external device are available. Menu item Setting/function Sync clock Selects the system clock. Frame rate Selects the time code frame rate. Gen mode Selects the generator mode of the internal TC generator. Set Gen. TC Sets TC generator start time and userbit when the generator mode is set to Free Run or Rec Run.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu System clock selection [Sync clock] Using the "Sync clock" menu item, you can select the system clock reference. If you connect the PD204 to an external digital or video machine which does not have sync clock output facility, use the PD204 internal clock as the system master clock. You can also set the system clock reference using the quick setup mode. 1) When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu TC frame rate selection [Frame rate] Using the "Frame rate" menu item, you can select the time code frame rate for recording. You can also select the TC frame rate using the quick setup mode. 1) When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key. The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Frame Rate” menu item, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Generator mode selection [Gen mode] Using the "Gen mode" menu item, you can select the generator mode of the internal TC generator. You can also select the generator mode using the quick setup mode. 1) When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key. The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Gen mode” menu item, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Internal TC generator setting [Set Gen TC] Using the "Set Gen TC" menu item, you can check the time code value of the internal time code generator, as well as can edit the time code start time for the "FREE RUN" or "REC RUN" mode.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu If you just check the information on the screen, press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until exiting the TC SETUP menu. To edit the time code start time when the generator mode is set to "Free Run" or "Rec Run", follow the description below. • Editing the time code value in Rec run mode: When the "Set Gen TC" primary screen is shown, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The time code value at the record end of the last file currently loaded is shown and you can edit this value.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu • Jamming the time code value in Free run mode: If you press the [TIME] key while the editing screen (the "Set Gen TC" screen where an editing point is flashing) is shown, the LTC start time is jammed to the internal realtime clock data. 3) Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Use the [MENU] dial to select the user bit mode and press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your selection. You can select from among the following. Options You can select from among “uuuuuuuu”, “MMDDYYuu” and “DDMMYYuu” (the default is “uuuuuuuu”). uuuuuuuu The default is “00 00 00 00”.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Jam mode setting [JAM mode] Using the "JAM mode" menu item, you can select the jam mode for the generator "Free Run" mode (You can set which information is jammed). 1) When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key. The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “JAM mode” menu item, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Time code output source selection [Sel. TC Out] Using the "Sel. TC Out" menu item, you can set the time code source (Repro or Gen) fed from the [TIME CODE OUT] connector. 1) When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key. The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Sel. TC Out” menu item, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Default LTC start time setting [Default LTC start] Using the "Default LTC start" menu item, you can set the desired default LTC start time value (the initial setting is "1h 00m 00s"). This value is used when the generator mode is set to "Ext Run" but no external time code is fed to the unit. : The unit does not recognize paused time code as "correct" time code. It recognizes time code when receiving more than two continuous frames.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu LTC start time editing [Edit LTC start] Using the "Edit LTC start" menu item, you can set the desired LTC start time of a playback audio file. The LTC start time is recorded to the currently load file. : The PD204 records only the start time of LTC, and the internal generator generates and outputs LTC with reference to the start time. On a "BWF" file, the start time is recorded as "Time Reference" in "Broadcast Audio Extension Chunk".
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu UBIT setting of playback time code [RepTC Ubit] Using the "RepTC Ubit" menu item, you can select the desired userbit of time code which is output from the [TIME CODE OUT] connector while the “Sel TC Out” is set to "Repro". 1) When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key. The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Time code output while paused [Rep pause TC] Using the "Rep pause TC" menu item, you can select whether time code is output from the [TIME CODE OUT] connector or not while the recorder is paused. 1) When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key. The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “Rep pause TC” menu item, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Automatic recording start by external TC [Recin via ExtTC] Using the "Recin via ExtTC" item, you can select whether or not the unit automatically starts recording when it receives external time code.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu Internal TC generator power-off timer [TC PWR Timer] Using the "TC PWR Time" item, you can set the time until the TC generator turns off after turning off the main unit. It is set to five minutes by default, so after the PD204 is turned off, the internal TC generator continues working for five more minutes. 1) When the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [TIME/TC SET] key. The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu DISK UTILITY menu In the DISK UTILITY menu, 12 menu items for settings regarding recording media and recorded audio files are available. This section explains the following ten menu items in the table below. For the "File copy" and "Disk copy" menu items in the DISK UTILITY menu, see pages shown below. Setting/function Menu item Edit file name Edits the audio file name. File info. Displays audio file information and edits descriptor information.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Editing a file name [Edit file name] The "Edit file name" menu item edits a file name of the currently loaded audio file. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown. 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select the “DISK UTILITY” menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Viewing a file information and editing descriptor information [File info.] Using the "File info." menu item, you can view audio file information, as well as edit the descriptor information and iXML information. You can check the following file information.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu 5) By rotating the [MENU] dial, the sound sequence information is scrolled. See the next page for details about the sound sequence information. The sound sequence information of a BWF file includes items as below and you can edit them if necessary. "" at the bottom is used for adding a new descriptor information. See "Adding descriptor information" for details.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Editing descriptor information: 1) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired descriptor information item and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The first character of the selected descriptor information item flashes and you can now edit the item. Flashing 2) Use the [ editing. ]/[ 3) Use the [MENU] dial (or the alphanumeric keys) to enter characters.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu • Viewing iXML Chunk data information You can view and edit iXML Chunk data via the "iXML descriptor" item. 1) Select "iXML descriptor" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display now shows the iXML descriptor information. 2) Rotate the [MENU] dial to scroll the iXML Chunk data. • Editing iXML Chunk data information You can edit any desired iXML Chunk data. 1) Use the [MENU] dial to select the line of the desired data and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Deleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete file] The “Delete file” menu item deletes an unnecessary audio file. You can delete only the currently loaded audio file, therefore, you must load the desired audio file before deleting it. : A deleted file is not completely deleted from the disk. It still exists as a "hidden file". You can restore a hidden file by the "Restore Del File" menu item described later.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Restoring a deleted audio file [Restore Del. file] Using the "Restore Del. file" menu item, you can restore a hidden file which is deleted by the "Delete file" menu. : A file deleted by computer operation cannot be restored. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Formatting a disk (or a hard disk partition) [Format] Using the "Format" menu item, you can reformat a DVD-RAM disk or a partition of the internal hard disk drive in the UDF format. For details about how to format an unformatted DVD-RAM disk, see "Initial format of a DVDRAM disk" on page 34. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu 4) Make settings of the items. • Drive selection: While "Drive" is highlighted on the "Format" screen, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The currently selected drive flashes and you can now select the desired option (“DVDRAM” or “PT01HD” through “PT16HD”) using the [MENU] dial. After selecting the option, press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting. "Reel No", the next item, is automatically highlighted.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Normal DDR The medium selected by the "Drive" item (a DVD-RAM disk or hard disk partition) is formatted in the "Normal" mode. When setting the Format mode to "Normal", you can select On/Off of "Physical Format", the next item on the screen. A hard disk partition selected by the "Drive" item, as well as a DVD-RAM disk set to the DVD-RAM drive, is formatted in the "DDR" mode.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu : It takes a long time to execute the physical format. We recommended executing the physical format when disk access time becomes longer or sound interruption occurs in normal use. You do not need to physical format a brand-new or relatively new disk. However, regardless of whether the format mode is “Normal” or “DDR”, there may be a case that “Physical Format” on the Format screen is automatically set to “On” and you cannot select “Off”.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Editing the reel number (Volume label) [Reel No] Using the "Reel No" menu item, you can edit the reel number of the currently selected disk (or partition). Note that the reel number set here is also reflected to the volume label. The following procedure assumes that a disk (or partition) you want to edit the reel number of is loaded.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Record protection On/Off setting [Rec protect] Using the "Rec protect" menu item, you can select "On" or "Off" of the protection (record inhibit) for the currently loaded audio file. The following procedure assumes that an audio file you want to make protection setting is loaded. : You cannot edit a protected audio file. 1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Resume function On/Off setting [Resume] Using the "Resume" menu item, you can select "On" or "Off" of the resume function. By setting it to "On", the current audio file and its playback position is stored to the resume file when a DVD-RAM disk is ejected or a partition is changed. Therefore, the unit automatically loads the same audio file at the same position next time you set the same disk to the unit.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu Partition protection On/Off setting [Part. protect] Using the "Part. protect" menu item, you can select "On" or "Off" of the software protection (record inhibit) for the current partition. The following procedure assumes that a partition you want to make protection setting is selected as the current drive. : If a partition is not selected as the current drive, "---" is shown.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu HDD operating time display [HDD Ope. Time] Using the "HDD Ope. Time" item, you can view the operating time of the internal hard disk drive since it is formatted at the factory. : The internal hard disk drive as well as the optional hard disk drive (Model EXHD1) is formatted at the factory and then used for testing and inspection. Therefore, if you check the hard disk operating time just after purchasing the unit, it may not show "0000H".
Chapter 8: MENU mode/LOAD SETUP menu LOAD SETUP menu Using the “LOAD SETUP” menu item, you can load setup data from among user setup data (“Box No 0” through “Box No6”) and default setup data. A user setup data can be saved using the “SAVE SETUP” menu (described on next page). 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the [MENU] dial to select the “LOAD SETUP” menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 8: MENU mode/SAVE SETUP menu SAVE SETUP menu Using the “SAVE SETUP” menu item, you can save the current data to user box. The saved data can be loaded using the “LOAD SETUP” menu at ant time. : The default file names and track names, as well as event numbers, are not saved. 1) 2) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the [MENU] dial to select the “SAVE SETUP” menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
Chapter 9: Specifications Chapter 9: Specifications Location Recorder Model PD204 209
Chapter 9: Specifications Inputs/outputs * 0dBu = 0.
Chapter 9: Specifications USB (PC) Connector : USB Series B Receptacle USB (HOST) Connector : USB Series A Receptacle DC IN Connector : XLR-4-32 type (male) Input power requirement : DC12V ~ 24V DC OUT Connector Rated output voltage : Hirose 4pin (female) (Matched connector: HIROSE HR10A-7P-4P) : DC12V ~ 24V (Max.0.5A) Recording/playback Recording medium : DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW (DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW can used for data backup only.) : 1.
DC-OUT 12-24V (0.5A MAX) US B Location Recorder Model PD204 IN OUT DIGITAL DC-IN 1:GND 2:NC 3:NC 4:12-24V DC-OUT 1:GND 2:NC 3:NC 4:12-24V XLR 1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD 116.
XLR IN AUX R AUX L CH4 CH3 CH2 AUX R AUX L IN [4] IN [3] IN [2] CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE MIC LINE P48 T12 HA MIC BA MIC POWER HA GAIN CTRL GAIN CTRL PAD P48 OFF T12 IN [1] 50-300Hz HPF HPF OFF TONE SLATE MIC SLATE MIC AGC BA BA BA BA BA BA DIG IN ST ADC ADC ADC ADC GAIN CTRL DI4L DI4R SLATE TONE ANALOG LIMITER CTRL INPUT SOURCE SEL INPUT SOURCE SEL INPUT SOURCE SEL INPUT SOURCE SEL REV. REV. CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 ON REV. REV.
Chapter 9: Specifications Index A AC adaptor .........................................................22, 28 ALE file ....................................................................121 @ mark ...................................................................126 Auto copy ................................................................104 Auto copy mode ......................................................105 Event number .........................................................141 F False start ..
Chapter 9: Specifications Saving the setup data .............................................208 Scene name ...........................................................138 Skip .........................................................................98 Slate tone ..........................................................88, 147 Slate microphone .....................................................88 Sound Sequence information ................................192 Speaker mute .................................
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