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LOCATION RECORDER
Model PD606
Owner’s Manual
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents CAUTION: CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The light
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents Important Safety Instructions 11) Only use attachments/accessories 1) Read these instructions. specified by the manufacturer. 2) Keep these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 3) Heed all warnings. bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 4) Follow all instructions. When a cart is used, use caution when 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents Table of contents Introduction of this manual ................................................................................................................11 Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................11 Cautions for use ..................................................................................................................................1
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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 ..................................................................
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents Connection examples .........................................................................................................................70 Connection example for recording (1) ........................................................................................70 Connection example for recording (2) ........................................................................................71 Chapter-5: Recording/playback ................................
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents Automatic record start by external time code ............................................................................94 Setting the time code output .........................................................................................................94 Force jam to external time code ........................................................................................................95 Cue point setting ............................................
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents Data export to PC ...............................................................................................................................118 Connecting PC to the unit ............................................................................................................119 How to unmount the PD606 from the PC ..................................................................................119 Example of copying data to a computer hard disk ....
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents Continuous recording function [Auto part. link] ....................................................................156 False start mode setting [False start] ..........................................................................................158 Limiter parameter setting [Limiter parameter] .......................................................................159 ST BUS OUT nominal level setting [Stereo out level] ....................................
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Safety Instructions/Table of contents Deleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete file] .................................................................202 Restoring a deleted audio file [Restore Del. file] .................................................................203 Formatting a disk (or a hard disk partition) [Format] .......................................................204 Editing the reel number (Volume label) [Reel No.] ............................................................2
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Introduction Introduction of this manual This manual is a guidebook for using the Fostex PD606 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 PD606 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. So you can refer to this ch
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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. Handle t
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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. 1 2 3456 AT NALOG LINE OU ADJUST DC-IN DT C-OU 12-24V 12-24V ST BUS OUT (A 0.5 MAX) USB HOST PC KYBD Precautions on installation • Do not install the unit i
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Introduction 14 Location Recorder Model PD606
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Chapter 1: Main features Chapter 1: Main features 15 Location Recorder Model PD606
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Chapter 1: Main features Main features and functions • Provides six analog inputs and outputs (on XLR connectors) and eight AES/ EBU digital inputs and outputs (on a 25-pin D-sub connector). You can make up to six track recording to tracks 1 through 6, as well as six mono and stereo track recording (eight-track polyphonic file, in 44.1/48 kHz mode). Six analog inputs Six analog outputs 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3456 ANALOG IN AT NALOG LINE OU PE AL RALL 9P-REMOTE ADJUST ADJUST TIME CODE DC-IN DT C-OU 12
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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. • Built in the internal generator with the jam sync
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Chapter 1: Main features • Provides the stereo bus output connector (XLR 5-pin). From this connector and output channels 1 through 6, you can output eight-channel signals. ADJUST DC-IN DT C-OU 12-24V 12-24V ST BUS OUT (A 0.5 MAX) USB HOST PC KYBD Stereo bus output connector • 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 st
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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. PD606 1 Shoulder belt 1 Operation manual (this manual) 1 Driver software (CD) 1 PD606 options and related Fostex products The following PD606 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 1: Main features 20 Location Recorder Model PD606
