Fostex DMT-8VL User manual

Owner's Manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read Instruction* • Ad the safety and operating metruettons
Should tw read t letor* toe applarce Is operated
2 Retain Inalructlooa - Tim safety and operabng mstructcra
ttKhid be retained for future reference
3. Heed Warnings - Ad on toe apptarce and in die
operating insanicfton* should be adhered to
4. Fellow msaruefons - AJI operalng and use ratfuctkins sNxAd
be followed
5. Wafer and Mr.4s.vya - Tim appliance shoukj not be need near
wato fer example, near a bathfub. wosttvx* kitchen sink
laundry tub. in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the l*o.
6. Carls and Stands The apptarco should be used only with a
cart or stand that « rexmenondod by the manufacturer
An appiiarce and cart combrotton shoUd be moved with care
Oufc* stops, excess vo tore#, and uneven surfaces may ceoee
the appianco and cart combination to overturn
7 Wal or Ortng Mounting - The apptarco should be rounted to
a wall or cehng only os recommended by the manufacturer
8. Verfclaton - The appliance shedd be stunted so to* its tocaSon
or peeiten dose not interfere wtto 4s proper vantlatem
For ererrpfe, the aperture© srewtt not be stunted on a bod.
sofa. rug. or simlar surface that may bkxk the ventiabon
cperlngs or, paced in a bu*-«p ratal aticr, ojeh as a beckcose
or cabne< that may rpede the few cf or through the vendaiton
of»nngs
9. Heal-The appliance shoiid be situated away from heal
SOSOM such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (ntfudtog ampShtrs) hat produce heat
10 Power Sources - The appliance shoUd be ccmected to 4
power supply orty oMhe type described n toe operating
tosarucecra or as marked on the apprtance.
11. Grounding or Reservation - The precauscra that shojd be
token so rat toe grojndvig or poianzabon moons of an
applorce ts not defeated
12. Rower Cord ProtacSon - Power supply cords shouto be rcuied
so toot toey are not Ikety to he waited on or pnehod by Homs
paced upon or agartsr them, paying perfkUar attention to
cords at pugs, corweruerxe receptacle*, and the pore where
they ewt from the appliance
13 Cleaning • The oppliarcQ should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer
14 Nonoee Renods The power aerd of the apptonce shook! be
unplugged from the oulet whan fe* unused lor a long pared
of Ime
15 Object and Uqud Entry Care *kxjM be taken eo tool ct*ed*
do not te* and fcj uds art not sphod into the andoare torough
openings
16 Damage Retiring Service - The oppureo should be sorveed
by debited service personnel when
A The power soppy cord or toe plug has been damn god, or
B Objects have falen. or tqud has been spdod into too
appliance or
C The epptance has bean exposed to ran. or
D The applance does not uppw to eperatn neemofry or
exhibits a marked change m performance or
E The appliance has been dropped, or too ondosuro
damaged
17 Servicing - The use- ttoouto not attempt to se*vco the
oppianca beyond tool described m the operaang ratnxhans
AJI otoer servicing should be referred to qualAed service
personnel

Table of Contents
Introduction .6
Precautions .6
Notes about power supply.6
Notes on handling the hard disk.-----7
Notes on the setup location.—. 7
Notes on repair. 8
About copyrights.--- 8
About damages...—...8
Main Features of DMT-8VL .9
Names and Functions . 14
Top panel (Mixer section).......14
Top panel (Recorder section) ™ ---—--1<>
Front panel (1/0 connections)--—.25
Rear panel (I/O connections)...~.—25
Display section............27
1. Display shown when the power is turned on-.-..27
2. Preset display--27
3. Switching the display using the DKP SEL key---28
4. Switching the Time Base display
using the EXHT1TE/YES key and DKP SEL key.—---29
5. Changing Programs using the STORE key and
the HOLD/> key_JO
6. Warning messages.---.——----31
Before operating the DMT-Svl . 34
1. Layout of the DMT-8VL top panel.----...34
2. Difference between track and channel---—.35
3. Function of the PAN knob and about the stereo bus...35
4. The difference between a tapa based multitracker
and a hard disk multitracker.....36
5. Input monitor and Repro monitor... ™ --—..—.37
6. Time Base-----—38
7. Effect Connection.—----39
8. Installing the hard disk—......-----41
Installing the hard disk unit (newly)------42
Replacing the another hard disk unit-.43
Formatting a hard disk- 44
Recording/Playback (Basic Guide) . 45
1. The default setting on the DMT-8VI..—45
2. Basic analog data recording
(before starting multitrack recording).—-- .46
3. Recording while using the Program Change function
(Switching Programs 1 - 5)....50
4. Multitrack recording using overdubbing....52
Step 1: Recording a drum machine to Trade 1.--52
Step 2: Overdubbing an electric hass to Track 2___54
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Step 3: Ovcrdlibbing an electric guitar on Track 3_.56
Step 4: Overdubbing the vocal on Track 4_58
5. Mlxdown.__...____
60
6. Digital Recording from an External Digital Device
to the DMT-Kvt__
62
7. Digital Recording from the DMT-8vt
to an External Digital Device.
-63
Recording/Playback (Application Guide) .65
1. Ping-pong recording.........65
2. MIDI Clock synchronization system.....67
3. MTC Synchronization/Machine Control system. .69
4. Synchronizing multiple DMT-8vt in Slave mode.....72
5. Using only the recorder section on the DMT-8 vl _74
6. Four-tracks simultaneous recording using
the digital recording function....75
Punch In/Out .
76
1. Auto Punch In/Out.
77
Storing the Punch In/Out point.......
Auto Punch In/Out Rehearsal mode.
an
Auto Punch In/Out Take mode___ 82
2. Punch In/Out recording using a foot switch.
Punch In/Out Rehearsal...
R4
Punch In/Oul Take....
as
Locate function . M7
1. Locate.—-.-... 87
2. Auto Play mode.
HR
3. Auto Return mode——.___„
HR
Setting the Auto Return Surt/End point__
4. Auto Repeat mode.... .
-89
.92
Edit function .
Q?
1. Copy & Paste. 04
Copying.
Qi
Copy & Pasting..... q*
2. Move & Paste.
99
Moving....
Move A PastimL—._
..99
ini
3. Erased Cut.... tru
Erasing.
10 s
Cutting...
106
Setup mode .
1. Entering Setup mode...
2. Setting the time signature ("BAR/')___
3. Tempo setting ("TEMPO")..
4. Metronome function On/Off (-CLICK" ON/OFF).
. 108
.108
.113
-.114
.116
5. Saving and loading the recordings ("SAVE", "LOAD”)
..117
6. Formatting the hard disk ("FORMAT')_
-123
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7. Setting the preroll time for
the locate operation ('PRliROLLTIME")....124
8. Selecting the synchronized signal output
from the MIDI OUT connector ("MIDI SYNC OUT"). ™ — ™ ..125
9. Setting the MTC frame rate ("FRAME RATE")....126
10. Setting MTC offset time ("MTC OFFSET")...«...-127
11. Setting recording
Enable/Disable mode ("rEc" ENABLE/DISABLE)..128
12. Setting a digital input channel CdG in")--129
13. Setting a digital output channel ("dG out")...— 131
14. Setting display resolution mode On/Off ("rESoLu/").„ ™ ,. ™ .132
15. Setting Slave mode On/OfF ("SLAVE")—...-.........-—133
16. Setting MIDI device ID <"dEVicE")---134
17. Setting the Undo function range ("Undo”)— ™ ~..—,..135
MIDI Implementation Chart . 1 36
MMC command list . 137
Inquiry Message list . 137
Fostex MIDI System Exclusive Message Format . 1 38
Maintenance . 14&
Specifica tions . 1 4 &
Block Diagram . 130
INDEX . 131
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DMT ■ 8vl Owner's Manual (Introduction)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Model DMT-8VL!
The DMT-8VL Is an eight-track digital multitrack recorder with an integrated
eight-channel analog mixer and a dedicated E-IDE type Internal hard disk
system.
It enables you to achieve high-quality recording/playback using a
non-compression recording method, with a quantization of 16 bits and a
sampling rate of 44.1 kHz. which is approximately equivalent to CD quality.
The DMT-8VL incorporates many advanced functions thanks to the
Inclusion of a hard disk, such as copy & paste, move & paste, cut. erase
(using time value or MIDI bar/beat/dock), and undo/redo.
Once standard hard disk can manage up to live programs (Program Clhange
function), and you can record, play back, edit, and archives (save and
load) each Program.
The DMT-8VL is also equipped with a Jog wheel and a shuttle dial for
speedy operation, a song data save/load function for use with an external
DAT recorder, and an AUTO function that includes 9-point AUTO locate,
AUTO return/play, and AUTO punch In/out (with rehearsal function).
The unit can also transmit MIDI clock data and Song Position Pointers via
the internal programmable tempo map, and is compatible with MTC, MMC,
and Fostex System Exclusive Message. You can also control and synchronize
an external MIDI sequencer or sequencing software from the DMT-8 vl
Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place so
that you will be able to produce high-definition, high tonal quality music.
Precautions
Notes about power supply
* Be sure to connect the DMT-8VL to the power supply specified in the
Specifications section of this Owner's Manual. Do not use an AC outlet
of any other voltage.
* Do not connect the DMT-8VL to the same AC outlet to which devices
that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or the
devices that consume a large amount of power (such as an air
conditioning system or a large electric heater) are connected.
* If you use the unit In an area with a different power voltage, first consult
your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. You can use the unit
with a power frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz.
* It is very dangerous to use a power cord that Is frayed or damage.
In such a case, stop using the unit immediately and ask your dealer to
repair the cord.
* To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the DMT-8 vl, avoid
contact with water or other liquids, or do not handle the power plug
while your hands are wet.
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* To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the DMT-Svl, do not
remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the unit.
* Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins,
accidentally enter the inside of the unit because this may lead to electric
shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the unit, remove the
power plug from the AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest
FOSTEX service station.
* To prevent damage to the DMT-Svl, be sure to power on the connected
devices first, then turn on the power to the DMT-8VL.
When you remove or connect the cables to the input/output connectors
on the DMT-8VI, make sure that the channel INPUT faders and volume
controls are set to "0."
Notes on handling the hard disk
* The DMT-8vi is equipped with a high-precision hard disk. Do not expose
the unit to excessive vibration at any time. In particular, do not move
the unit or allow an impact to the unit when the power is on.
* Bfilore-lurning the power first auitEetup
mode and make sure that the recorder scctlon is stopped.
Especially, nev er attemp t to turn off the power to the unit
while the hard disk Is accessing dau (the HD .ACCES S LE D i s
lit or flashing). Otherwise, hot only will you lose recorded
data, but you m ay damage to the unit.
FOSTEX is not responsible for data lost during operation of
the unit.
* Before you change the location of the DMT-8 vl, pack the unit in the
shipping carton or an impact-resistant case.
Make sure that the unit is kept free from external vibration or impact
since the unit is very sensitive to vibration.
• U you wish to replace the included hart dts* w4h another harddisk. refer to
ftofor* operating the DMT -flw.' on page '41. ‘
Notes on the setup location
* Do not Install the unit in locations subject to the following:
* Extremely high or low temperature, or significant changes in
temperature
* Excessive humidity or dust
* Excessive changes in power supply voltage
* Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces
* Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or speakers)
* If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low temperature
to a warm place, or if you use the unit in a room in which the temperature
varies significantly during winter, condensation may occur on the hard
disk or other pans. In such cases, leave the unit for about an hour in
the new location before you turn on the power.
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Notes on repair
* This unit does not use any pans that users can repair easily. Contact
your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs.
* Use the packing carton designed for the DMT-8VL when you transport
the unit to the dealer for repair or return.
If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the unit completely
using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for
malfunction or damage due to Incomplete packaging or caused during
transport.
About copyrights
* It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images
or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for
commercial purposes such as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution
- any purpose other than for your personal pleasure.
About damages
* Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage"
caused by using the DMT 8vu
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DMT-Svi Owner's Manual (Main features of DMT-8VL)
Main Features of DMT-8 vl
The DMT-8 vl Is equipped with the following functions:
<Recorder Section>
High-quality sound, non-compressed, eight track digital hard disk
recorder
* Instead of conventional cassette tape, the DMT-Svl Is equipped with a
dedicated 3.5 inch fc lDfc t>pe hard disk as the recording media, allowing
for about 12 minutes (when installing the 540MB hard disk unit) or
about 30 minutes (when installing the 1.3GB hard disk unit) of recording/
playback.
* Non compression recording method, with 16-blt linear quantization and
a sampling rate of 44.1kHz, which enables you to record and playback
high quality sounds that are approximately equivalent to CD quality.
Managing up to five programs using the Program Change function
* Using the Program Change function allows you to record, playback, and
edit up to five songs individually on the hard disk.
In this way, you can utilize the hard disk to manage different programs
at any time, without the necessity of archiving (backing up) data to an
external DAT machine. (Refer to pages *36" and "50’ for more details.)
Versatile editing functions are made possible by the hard disk
* The DMT-Svi. allows you to use non-linear, non-destructive audio editing
functions, such as copy & paste, move & paste, cut, and erase.
These edit operations can refer not only to time values such as ABS and
MIDI timecodc. but to MIDI bar/bcat/dock values. (Refer to page "93"
for details.)
* You need only one action to monitor the copied audio data using the
Clipboard Play function. (Refer to pages "96" and ’101" for details.)
* The Over Time Monitor function lets you know the overtime length
when you try to copy & paste or move * paste data in excess of the
currently-available disk space. (Refer to page "31" for details.)
Undo/Redo function to support edit works
* The Undo/Redo functions will cancel the latest edit and restore the data
obtained before the edit, or restore the data obtained after the edit
respectively. (Refer to pages "82, 98. 103, 106 and 107" for details.)
* The Can't Undo function provides you with an alarm indicating that the
undo area is insufficient for the Auto Punch In/Out operation. (Refer to
page "31" for details.)
Song data SavefLoad function
* You can save recordings (audio data plus corresponding setup data) of
each Program individually or all Programs simultaneously to an external
DAT machine. You can also load a set of data to a desired Program.
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The Save/Load function will take about four times as long as recording
(l.e., it takes 16 minutes to save or load a four-minute song). (Refer to
page ”117" for more details.)
Convenient Disk Remain Display function
* The Disk Remain function facilitates checking the available recording
time. This function is compatible with all types of time references -
ABS, MTC, MIDI bar, and beat.
Three types of time reference
* The 10 digit. 7 segment display shows the current time (position) of
the recorder using ABS time, MTDI timecode, or MIDI bar/beat.
* ABS and MTC function with sub-frame precision (1/100 frame), and the
MIDI bar/beat is 96 clock precision. These arc used for data display and
the memory register.
Various Auto functions
* The DMT-8VL is equipped with six time memories that can be edited.
Using these memories, you can perform auto locate, auto return and
auto play between two points, and auto punch in/out (crossfade time:
10ms). (Refer to pages "77" and "87" for more details.)
* Auto locate to ABS 0 or ABS END is also possible. In addition, the LOCATE
key has its own memory. This is very useful for a repeated locate
operation. (Refer to page "87" for more details.)
* There are two modes for Auto Punch In/Out function: "Take" mode,
which is used for actual recording, and 'Rehearsal," which is used to
switch the part located between the In and Out points to the Input
monitor. (Refer to page "77" for more details.)
* The Pre-roll function is used to "park" a specified time prior to the
locate point. Pre-roll time can be set in the range of 0 - 10 seconds.
(Refer to page "124" for more details.)
MIDI function using MMC, MTC, and Fostex System Exclusive
Message
* You can add an offset of less than six hours to the ABS time value to
output MTC (MIDI timecode). The MTC frame rate is compatible with
all formats - 24, 25, 30DF, and 30ND. (Refer to page "126” for setting
the frame rate, and to page "127" for setting the offset time.)
* The DMT-8 vl responds to MMC (MIDI Machine Control) and Fostex
System Exclusive Message sent from external sequencing software. (Refer
to pages "67, 70 and 137” for more detaiLs.)
Syncing multiple DMT-8 vls by the Slave Sync function
* The Slave Sync function allows you to operate multiple DMT-8 vls in
synchronization, creating more than 8 to 24-track recording system.
(Refer to page *72” for more details.)
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DS1T-8vl Owner's Manual (Main features ofDMTSvi)
Internal programmable Tempo Map
* The DMT-8 vl is equipped with an Internal programmable Tempo Map
that allows the MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer to be transmitted
to an external sequencer iswitchablc to MTC output) for complete
synchronization with a hardware sequencer. You can also use Track 8
as a Metronome playback track, which will generate counts according
to a Tempo Map. (Refer to pages ’113' - "116" for more details.)
* Eleven types of Tempo Map signature are available: 1 /4, 2/4, 3/4,4/4,
5/4, 1/8, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, and 8/8. Maximum 64 points of signature
can be set.
* Up to 64 points of tempo on a Tempo Map can be set on any point
determined by the signature settings, in the range of 30 - 250 per quarter
note. (Refer to page "114* for more details.)
Setup Menu function
* The DMT-8VL is equipped with the following setup Menu functions for
the interactive operation system. You can use a highly visible FL tube
display and the jog/shultle dial to set the parameters. (Refer to page
"108" for more details.)
Mein Setup Menu
LOAD (loading audio and setup data) (Refer to page "fir for details.)
SA VE (saving audio and setup data) (Refer to page ’117" lor details )
FORMA T (formatting the internal hard dtskj (Refer to page ’123'for details.)
PREROLL (setting the Pre-roll time) (Refer to page ‘124‘for details.)
MIDI SYNC OUT (selecting UTC. MIDI clock, or OFF) (Refer to page '125' for details )
FRAME RATE (setting the MTC frame rate) (Refer to page • 126' for details.)
MTC OFFSET (setting the MTC offset value against the A0S time) (Refer to page '127~ lor
dated*)
BAR/BEAT SET (setting the signature) (Refer to page '113' for details.)
TEMPO SET (setting the tempo) (Refer to page '114' for details )
CLICK ON/OFF (switching the Metronome function ON/OFF) (Refer to page '118'for
details.)
REC ENABLE (setting the RFC ENABLE or RFC DISABLE) (Refer to page '128' for defats.)
dO fn (selecting a digital input channel) (Refer to page ' 129' for details )
dO out (selecting a mg W output channel) (Refer to page '131'for details.)
rESoLu (setting Display Resolution mode ON/OFF) (Refer to page '132' for details )
SLAvE (sotting Slave mode ON/OFF) (Refer to page '13T for dotard.)
dEvIcE (setting a demco 10) (Refer to page '134' for details.)
undo (setting an affective range of the Undo function) (Refer to page '135' for details )
Easy-to-use jog/shuttle dial
* Using the shuttle dial allows for +/-1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12. or 20 time speed
cueing (fast-forward while monitoring audio).
* Using the jog dial allows for digital audio scrubbing. Using this function,
you can locate data efficiently while monitoring audio without any
changes in pitch.
* The jog/shuttle dial is also used to recall parameters and to enter data.
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Other recorder functions
* In addition to 30-time speed FF/REW, 5-time speed cueing (PLAY+FF/
REW) is also available.
* Connect an optional foot switch Model 8051 to the PUNCH IN/OUT
connector for punch In/out (and rehearsal) operation to free your hands.
(Refer to page "83" for more details.)
* A highly visible FL-tube level meter shows the output level of Tracks 1-
8 and STEREO OUT L/R.
* The DMT-8 vl can record data digitally to and from an external digital
device.
<Mlxer Section>
A high-quality eight-channel analog mixer that offer* two microphone
Input*, and mixdown of a maximum 20 channels
* The DMT-8VI is equipped with a high-quality eight-channel analog mixer
with eight inputs Including two for microphones.
* Channels 1-2 for microphones are equipped with a LEVEL switch for
selecting -lOdBV, - 30dBV, or -50dBV, depending on the connected
sound sources and microphones.
* The stereo input monitor section allows for remixing with the main stereo
L/R signal, which simulates virtual 16-channel (maximum 20-channel)
mixing. (Refer to page "69" for more details.)
* The Inline monitor section allows you to select any output for the input
or track. This powerful feature is very useful in various applications,
such as virtual mixing of MIDI sound sources and effect pre-sending.
* The stereo L/R output can be routed to the DATA OUT connectors
(optical, S/P DIF format).
Flexible two AUX send/return
* Each input channel has two AUX sends. Along with two stereo AUX
returns, versatile effects processing is possible. (Refer to page "39" for
more details.)
Other mixer functions
* MON OUT connector and MONITOR volume for audio monitoring through
the amplifier or speakers.
* The monitor section Is equipped with a selector that allows you to monitor
the stereo L/R output signal and the monitor signal either individually
or simultaneously.
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DMT-8vl Owner's Manual (Names and Functions)
Roar panel section (Refer to page *25" (or (Walls.)
Front panel section (Refer to page *25* »or details.)
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DMT-8vl Owner's Manual (Names and Functions)
Names and Functions
<Top panel (Mixer section)>
1. INPUT fader* £1-B]
The INPUT fader* control the input level of the signal selected via the
INPUT SFl switch <that Is, the input signal from the rNPUT Jack, or the
recorder output signal). Level 7 or 8 Is a standard level, and a gain of
about 6dB will be obtained with level 10.
2. Input Level switches [LEVEL]
The LEVEL switches are set according to the output level of the devices
connected to INPUT jacks 1-2. The option is -50dBV (L), -30dBV (M), and
-lOdBV <H). To connect a low output device such as a microphone, use
INPUT Jacks 1 and 2, which have these LEVEL switches.
<Ejoerp4e> j
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M | 30dBV)
Microphone
Snglo cell type electoc guter.toa&s
Murr-bacfcng type afectnc g iMaM
HMOdBV)
Keyboard. dru-ti machine
3. Input select key [INPUT SEL (INPUT/TRK1-6))
This switch selects the signal routed to the INPUT fader of each channel.
lird’UT
5 gr*i from an <c#tr\jnerri or rWcrophcn# corrected to toe INPUT yack
la routed to toe INPUT tod*
Carter Swtch OFF (No *gna! w4t t* routed)
TRK
4. Panpot knob (PAN (UR)]
This control knob has the following two functions:
• Turn Ihi knot all toe way loft or right to route the IN KIT |ar* signals to Tracks 1-8.
• Turn tfvs knob to a desired position to aat toe stereo image of each track while miikig
down.
5. Monitor Pan pot knob [PAN (MON L/MON R)]
This knob adjusts the L/K balance of the signal that is selected via the
MON knob and sent to the monitor section.
MON L S-gral is sent only to too mfl oi too monitor sectcn
Carter
S-gral is sent aqualy to both toa right and loft of ttio mentor section.
MON R
Signal n sent only to toa r^pit of the rrerttof section.
6. Monitor Level Control knob [MON]
This knob allows you to select the signal that will be sent to the monitor
section L/R. and adjusts the signal level.
1 TRK
The option sweets toa recorder culpa signal arid sands it to too
mentor section 7 umrg toe corteol to too left iwl ncronse too level.
Canter
INPUT
No signal w* be selected.
The opbon selects too protedor signal Vom the WPUT |ack and sends
H to the monitor soctcc 7umng the conM to toe right wiV increase
the lev*.
* Pre fedar sgrai: The signal routed from too INPUT jack that is Lnatlected by toe INPUT fader
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7. L ow Equalize Gain Control knob [EQ LO]
This knob is used to boost or cut the frequency of 100Hz in the range
of */-15dB.
8. High Equalizer Gain Control knob [EQ HI]
This knob is used to boost or cut the frequency of 10kHz in the range
of ♦ /-15dB.
9. AUX Send knob [AUX]
This knob Is used to select whether the signal at the INPUT fader Is
routed to the AUX SEND 1 or to the AUX SEND 2 jack, and to adjust the
send level. Once selected and adjusted, the signal is sent from the AUX
SEND jack to a connected external device such as an effect unlL
At
Setec«ng to* option «N caueo mo ft gnat to bo muted to too AUX SENO
1 jock. Rctedng ttw knob ctockwtta vwli incroas# the send level
center
No ntyru* bo output.
A2
Selecting to* option Ml cause Via sgnai to bt roofed to V* AUX SEW
2 jack. RcfeOng tfa knob oounter-clockwise w* »nc r*«e V* Mod lava!
10. Master fader [L/R]
This fader adjust the output signal level at the STEREO OUT L/R jacks
(Stereo Bus L/R output signal). The settings will also affect the level of
the signal routed to the recorder, and the output level from the monitor
section.
11. Monitor selector [SELECTOR (UR. L/R+MON, MON)]
This switch allows you to select the signal output at the MON OUT L, R.
and PHONES jack.
UR
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lack* {stereo to* UP signal |. I
“UTWMON
Ttea option soli
ids boto to# ®grW ou*xX *om INe STEREO OUT 1
UR |ntxs and tha signal routed to Via channel montic* bus UR
MON
TTm option tali
UR.
ids V* signal routed to toe channel monitor bus
12. Monitor Master Laval knob [MASTER)
This knob adjusts the final monitoring volume level.
Using this knob will affect the level of the headphones volume and the
signal output from the MON OUT lacks l/R.
13. AUX Raturn 2 Laval control [AUX RTN 2]
This control adjusts the signal level Input from an effect unit connected
to the AUX RTN 2 jack. The volume level changes equally for the L and
R channels.
14. A UX Raturn 1 Laval control [AUX RTN 1]
This control adjusts the signal level Input from an effect unit connected
to the AUX RTN I jack The volume level changes equally for the L and
R channels.
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<Top panel (Recorder section)>
15. Meter display
This meter display shows the signal level and settings.
16. Record Track Select key [RECORD TRACK]
The Record Track Select key selects "SAFE-READY” for the recording track.
When you press this key once, the track enters the READY status, and the track
Indication on the display will blink. Pressing it again changes this status to "SAFE"
and the track indication will go out. When you start recording, the blinking track
indication becomes illuminated.
When you press only the RECORD button while the track is in the READY status,
the track becomes an input monitor, allowing you to adjust the recording level.
Pressing only the RECORD button again, the track become a reproduction monitor.
This key is also used to select a track for the Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, or
other editing operation.
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17. H old/Digit Move key [HOUY>J
Pressing this key while the recorder transport is operating will hold the time value
(or Bar/Bcat/Clock value), display the value on the screen, and will place
the unit Into edit mode. (If you press this key while the recorder section is stopped,
the DMT-8 vl will enter edit mode.) Pressing this key repeatedly allows you to
select the digit (column) to edit. To cancel edit mode, press the STOP button, DISP
SEL key, or EXIT/NO key.
Pressing the STORK key while holding down the HOLD/> key will change a Program.
• Rafor to pages *50*. *78* and ‘B9* lor mere rformatton about using this hey I
• Rater to poga # 45* ter more mtormanen about Program Change kjnedon
18. S tore key [STORE]
This key is used to store a time value (or Bar/Beat/Clock value) to one of the
memory keys. Pressing this key, then one of the following keys will cause the data
shown on the display to be stored to the corresponding memory key you pressed.
Pressing the STORE key while holding down the HOLD/> key will change a Program.
STORE hay ■ > CUPBOARD IN hay Dan la fl'D'td ao a CHboard to p:*i
Urn g data aan to uua a* a moot
STORE hay > CLIPBOARD OUT koy Oeta a Bored as a Clpboard Out port
TH? riirwl Alla r»n to him! a*, a
STORE koy •> AUTO PUNCH iN hay Oaia « u o* ad as an Auto Pure* In potrt.
Tto ate*tfl data & to Art •« a h*aS>r_
STC*t tory •* AUTO PUNCH OUT hay
Oaia * *o*d as an Auto Pure* Oui poire
The cto'td dots :r to uwd aa a locator,
STORE toy * AUTO RTN START hay Ocm m a*n-ad as an Auto Ralum Start port
Tha ktoiad etna ran to uaad as a locator
STORE toy » AUTO RTN END
Clara it Breed aa an Auto Ratum End peart
Tha uo'Kl <:aa .ar to t^ed as a tocato*
STORE toy-» LOCATE toy (Mi it Breed aa a IOCAT1
After pressing this key, if you change your mind and wish to cancel the store
operation, press the EXTT/NO key, DISP SEL key, or STOP button.
• Rater to page “93* ter more toformaicn about the dlpboerd
• Rater to page *87" lor more inlormafco afeoul the Locale function
• Rater to paga V7* ter more informaton about Auto Runet) nOi racorOIng.
I • Rater to paga '88* tor mora mtormaicn about Auto Return
• Rotor to pogo "5CT ter mora tntorrraOon atcut Program Change function.
19. R tcaN key [RECALL]
Press this key to recall the stored time value (or Bar/Beat/Gock value).
Pressing this key. *hen one or the following keys will display the data stored at the
key you pressed, and you will be able to edit the data.
' RECALL toy -> CUPBOARD IN k B y
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mode
RECALL key -> CUPBOARD OUT key
The Ctehoant Out prert n ••r.iir «nd toeirrt erttoce
ecRmrete
RECALL key -> AUTO PUNCH IN key Tha Auto Pun*» In port * recalad and tto wn« enters
reBt mode
RECALL key-> AUTO PUNCH OLfT key
l- - : :- —-
Tha Auto Pure* 0\* po*i a recalad end (ha urt mrtmrt
edBmode
RECALL hay -» AUTO RTN START toy
•P nwde
RECALL hay -> AUTO RTN END key
Tha Auto RBun Tito poa* s recalad and if* re* orto*i
« ■ !» imh.
. RECALL hay -> LOCATE hay Tha locum u r data a recakd and the re* ario-s o:r
mod*
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To exit edit mode, press the EXIT/NO key, DISP SEL key. or STOP button.
/ ■■ ■ “ — — ■
• Refer to page *W tor more iofbmwrtcn about r* cflpboard
| • Refer to page *7 T tor more infOmtafoo about Auto Punch inOue rooonang.
I • Refer to page "W lor mora informaaor atcut Auto Return
20. A uto Return Start key [AllTO RTN START)
This key stores the Start point for Auto Return or Auto Repeat. Pressing the
RECALL key, then this key (or pressing only this key) will display data currently
stored at this key. and put the unit into Edit mode.
If you press the STORE key. then this key after editing, the edited value will be
stored at this key. Data stored at this key can be used as a locator.
When you turn ofT the power to the DMT-Bvu the memory will be set to the factory
default value.
Refer to paga “AT tor mora Mom** about Auto Ratom and Auto Repeat I
21. A uto Punch In key [AUTO PUNCH IN]
This key stores the Punch In point for Auto Punch In/Out recording. Pressing the
RECALL key. then this key (or pressing only this key) will display data currently
stored at this key. and will place the unit In Edit mode.
If you press the STORE key, then this key after editing, the edited value will be
stored at this key. In addition to storing a Punch In point, this key can store the
paste start point, erase start point, and cut start point. Data stored at this key can
be used as a locator.
When you turn off the power to the DMT-8 vl. the memory will be set to the factory-
default value.
22. A uto Punch Out kay [AUTO PUNCH OUT]
This key stores the Punch Out point for Auto fanch lo/Out recording. Pressing the
RECALL key, then this key (or pressing only this key) will display data currently
stored at this key, and wtU place the unit In Edit mode.
If you pressing the STORE key. then this key after editing, the edited value will be
stored at this key. In addition to storing a Punch Out point, this key can store the
erase end point Data stored at this key can be used as a locator.
When you turn off the power to the DMT-Svu the memory will be set to the factory
default value.
23. A ulo Return End key [AUTO RTN END]
This key stores the End point for Auto Return or Auto Repeat. Pressing the
RECALL key, then this key (or pressing only this key) will display data currently
stored at this key, and will place the unit Into Edit mode.
If you press the STORE key, then this key after editing, the edited value will be
stored at this key. Data stored at this key can be used as a locator.
When you turn off the power to the DMT-Rvu the memory will be set to the factory
default value.
* Refer to peg* *88' tor more riermatton about Auto Rebjm and Auto Repeal, j
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24. Redo key [REDO]
Pressing this key after you press the UNDO key lets you to restore the status
obtained before you undo recording or editing. This key Is activated only when
the recorder transport section is stopped.
r ■ Re** to pagea "82, 98, 103, 106 and tor ta r more ntonr &co at*rji tne Fl$do openHoiv ]
25. Undo key [UNDO]
After using an edit function such as Paste, Erase, or Cut. or after auto punch In/out
recording, pressing this key will restore the previous status obtained before editing
or recording. This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is
stopped.
f Ret* to page* *82. M, 103,106 and 1QT tor mom rrtorTTweoo afrem fie Itodo operaPoo J
26. E rase key [ERASE]
This key has two functions: the Erase function, which erases data (creates silence)
within a specified region on the readied track. The other is the Cut function, which
cuts data from the region beginning at the specified point. Pressing this key when
all tracks are ready will activate the Cut function. Pressing this key while one or
more tracks arc safe will activate the Erase function.
A region to be erased is defined between the Auto Punch In point and the Auto
Punch Out point. A region to be cut is defined only by the Auto Punch In point.
This Cut operation requires only the start point of the region to be cut, that is, the
Auto Punch In point 9
Specify the area to be erased, using the Auto Punch In/Out points and the RECORD
TRACK select key. To use the Cut function, set all tracks to the ready condition, and
set the start point of the data to be cut as the Auto Punch In point.
This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped.
(•A*far to page ’W tof more rtormatton about the E rasa.Cut oparaicc
27. J og/Shuttle dial
Jog dial (inside):
If you turn the jog dial when the recorder is stopped, you can perform jogging
(forward and reverse digital audio scrubbing), without altering the audio
quality. In edit mode, turning the Jog dial will incrcase/decrease the value.
In Setup mode, using the )og dial allows you to set the parameters.
Shuttle dial (outside):
The shuttle dial is used for the forward and reverse cueing at ♦ /•!, 2, 3, 5,9,
12. or 20 times speed. In edit mode, it Is used to move around the digits.
• Refer topage* ir and “Wtormocetnfematanaboutthe eating tho mewydata |
• Refer to page 10f lor more rrtymafton about Sotup mode __J
28. H ard disk access LED
This LED lights up or blinks when the hard disk is writing or reading data.
<CAUT10N>
Do net tom the pow* off while ta LH) 4 II or Wnterg Otherwise, toe data in the herd
d nk may be damaged
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29. Fast Forward button [F FWDJ
Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will fast forward data at
30 times speed. Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data (you can hear
sound dunng the fast forward operation) at five times speed.
Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will initiate the "LOCATE
ABS END" operation, and immediately locate the end of the recorded data on the
hard disk (ABS END). (Refer to the "STOP button" section for more information
about LOCATE ABS END.)
30. Rewind button [REWIND]
Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will rewind data at 30
times speed. Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data (you can hear sound
while rewinding) at five times speed.
Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will perform the "LOCATE
ABS 0" operation, and immediately locate the beginning of the hard disk (ABS TIME;
OOMrOOSiOOF). (Refer to the "STOP button" section for more information about
LOCATE ABS 0.)
31. Play button [PLAY]
Pressing this button will start playback on the recorder section.
Pressing the RECORD button while holding down this button will start recording.
Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will execute the Clipboard
Hay operation. (Refer to the "STOP button:" section for more information about the
Clipboard Play operation.)
Pressing the this button during recording will stop recording (Punch Out).
32. Stop button [STOP]
Pressing this button will stop playback of the recorder section.
Pressing the PLAY, REWIND, or F FWD button while holding down this button will
execute the following operation:
p STOP button . PLAY buacn Clipboard Play operation (Ttia STOP LED wtl tank, and
the PLAY LED Ml be lit.) *1
| STOP button ♦ REWIND button ABS 0 be tocafted *2
STOP button . F FWD buton ABS END wtl to located. *3
You can turn Rehearsal mode oo/off by pressing the foot switch while holding
down this button for Punch In/Out recording.
1 CLIPBOARD PLAY operation
This operation plays back data copied or moved to the Clipboard. During the operation,
the display wtll show the contents of data ('COPY* for copy data, and 'MOVE' for move
data) and time, and the track indicator of the copy or move source will blink, making
It clear which data on which track is on the Clipboard.
•2 Locating to ABS 0 (LOCATE ABS 0):
The DMT-Bvi will locate the beginning of recorded audio on the hard disk (ABS TIME:
OOMMSOSF)
"3 Locating to ABS END (LOCATE ABS ENO):
The DMT-Svt will locate the end of recorded audio on the hard disk (the end ABS
TIME).
• Refer to page *38" of N "Before Operating ?*e OMT-Bvi’ eeefton lor mora inkxmafcn
about ABS 0 and ABS END
* Refer to page *83* tor more infocmeton about Punch irVOA recording uang ** loot aefleh I
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