Fostex XR-7 User's Manual
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1. ADA 40 Fostex FOSTEX CORPORATION 3 2 35 Musashino Akishima shi Tokyo apan 196 FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15431 Blackbum Ave Norwalk 90650 U S A PRINTED IN IAPAN DEC 1994 8288 345 000 IF2. see eet 9 ipput output jacks 12 CHAPTER 3 Preparation Key points of operation and settings 4 14 CHAPTER 4 Basic Operation Start Recording One step at a time 19 Initial settings on the XR 7 1 eese 19 Pr ecautions please read before use Power supply Whenunplugging the AC adaptor from the outlet be sure to grasp the adaptor Attempting to unplug it by pulling on the AC cable may damage the wiring Itis hazardous to use a power cable which has been cut or frayed Ifthe power cable becomes damaged immediately stop using it and have it repaired Do not plug in or unplug the AC adaptorwhen your hands are wet Doing so may result in dangerous electric shock Donotopen the unit or touch the parts inside Doing so may result in dangerous electric shock and may damage the unit Do not allow water or other liquids flammable materials or metal objects such as pins to get inside the unit These things may cause electrical shock and may damage the unit if the unit should become wet unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet and contact your authorized service station When turning the power on turn this unit on before turning on other equipment connected to this unit Doing so will avoid possible damage to the other STEP 1 Direct 22 222 22 20 STEP 2 Recording Six Sound Sources to Track 1 and 2 22 STEP 3 Overd
3. i In 17 NE ka ri ENERE SE INPUT 1 INPUT 2ENPUT 2 INPLIT PUT 58 6 PHONES Press this while holding down loj E 5 the REC button Mic etc Headphone 1 Connect the sound sources and the effect unit Connect the six sound sources A B C D E F to the INPUT jacks 1 6 Itisrecommended to connect low output sound sources such asa microphone to INPUT jacks 5 and 6 and use the TRIM knob if necessary to adjust the level Connect effect unit 1 to the L MONO jack of AUX SEND 1 and AUX RTN 1 Insert a dummy plug to the R jack Connect effect unit 2 to the jack of AUX SEND 2 and AUX RTN 2 2 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the channel 1 4 INPUT SEL switches to INPUT MON SEL switch settings Set the switch to STEREO 4 REC SELECT switch settings Tm The track 1 2 HEC TRACK indicators WIEN will flash 5 Adjusting the input signal Press the REC button to set tracks 1 and 2 to input monitor The REC indicator will flash While playing each instrument gradually raise the channel INPUT faders until the level meter is moving at an appropriate level 6 PAN knob settings Turn the channel 1 4 PAN knobs far left Turn the channel 5 6 PAN knobs far right Equalizer settings Use the shelving equalizer to adjust the tone of the input channel 1 4 signal For channels 5 and 6 set the
4. will flash 5 Adjusting the input signal Press the REC button to turn the input monitor on Fhe REC indicator will flash Raise the MASTER fader to about 7 or 8 While playing all four instruments simultaneously gradually raise the channel INPUT faders until the level meter moves to at an appropriate level 6 PAN knob settings The PAN knobs do not affect any signal in direct recording However you can adjust the pan position in the stereo image of the monitoring signal Equalizer settings Use the equalizer knobs to adjust the tone of each input signal AUX settings You will not use the AUX send return knobs in direct recording Setthe AUX SEL switches to CH AUX send knobs to 0 and AUX SEND master knobs to minimum 9 FB knob settings You will not use the FB knobs in direct recording Set these switches to the center position Adjusting the monitor level Rotate the MON knob gradually and you will hear the monitor sound 11 Start recording Press the COUNT RESET button to reset the counter to 000 Press the DOLBY switch to tum Dolby noise reduction on After adjusting the input signal press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button to start recording The REC and REC TRACK indicators become lit When you finish recording press the STOP button and the tape will stop 2 Playback Press the O RTN button to
5. Set the INPUT SEL switches as follows according to the signal routed to the INPUT faders The signal adjusted by the INPUT fader goes from the INPUT fader through EQ and PAN to the stereo bus However in direct recording the signal is routed directly to the recording section from the EQ section and it is not sent to the stereo bus se MA INPUT The signal input from the INPUT jacks is controlled This A setting is usually used to record the sound source connected to the corresponding INPUT jack used to adjust each track signal and record to a master sa EOD TAPE The tape playback signal is controfled This setting is usually i i recorder Ja AA AA AAK AA A A E E GG NG REC SELECT switch PAN knob settings REC SELECT switch settings 1 2 3 4 Use this setting when you are recording the INPUT jack 3 4 signal directly to tracks 1 4 L R Use this setting when you are recording the signat to tracks 1 4 via the stereo bus Stereo bus L signal is recorded to track 1 or 3 and stereo bus R signal is recorded to track 2 or 4 Use the PAN knobs to route the signal to each track PAN knob settings PAN Basically the PAN knobs are used to route 4 ON the input signal to stereo bus L track 1 and 3 and stereo bus R track 2 and 4 L A U R Rotate the knobs far left or far right to send Rotate the knob far left Rotate the knob far right the
6. GH Processing the tape playback signat Post Foldback Send function Set the channel 1 3 AUX SEL switches to FR Gradually rotate the channel AUX send knobs toward AUX 1 and adjust the entire level using the AUX SEND 1 master knob gt Use the AUX RTN 1 knob to adjust the input level from the effect unit Rehearsal Press the PLAY button to play back the XR 7 and start the MIDI device Use the FB knobs to adjust the signal of tracks 1 3 and use the INPUT faders to adjust the volume balance of the MIDI sound sources Adjust the amount of effect if necessary After finishing rehearsal rewind the tape to the beginning AF Mixdown the tape sync playback First start recording on the master recorder Play back the XR 7 and start the MIDI device Use the MASTER fader to control the overall volume and to fade in or fade out if necessary a GG GG AG GG Gana aga WANGAN Troubleshooting Sound is unsteady or interrupted Age the TRIM knobs and INPUT faders set Adjust the INPUT feder to appropriate level appropriately settings Are the level meters peaking or at an extremely low level Playback pitchisditerentthanwhen IsthePITCHcontrolatlhe same setingas Set the PITCH control to the same setting as recorded when you recorded for recording Cannot send sound to the desired Are the REC SELECT switches set correctly Check the settings Stereo bus L is routed to
7. 1 Connect the sound sources and the effect unit Connect new sound sources G and H to INPUT jacks 5 and 6 Use the TRIM knob according to the input level of the connected sound source Connect effect unit 1 to the AUX SEND 1 and AUX 1 jacks and connect effect 24 unit 2 to the AUX SEND 2 and AUX RTN 2 jacks 2 INPUT SEL switch settings You do not need to set the INPUT SEL switches 3 IMON SEL switch settings Set the switch to ST FB 4 REC SELECT switch settings The track 3 REC TRACK indicator will flash 5 Adjusting the input signal Raise the MASTER faders to about 7 or 8 Press the REC button to set tracks 3 to input monitor The REC indicator will flash While playing each sound source gradually raise the channel 5 and 6 INPUT faders until the level meters moves to an appropriate level 6 PAN knob settings Turn the channel 5 and 6 PAN knobs far left Equalizer settings For channels 5 6 set the EQ SEL switches to INPUT 5 and INPUT 6 respectively Then use the equalizer to adjust the tone AUX settings To adjust the amount of effect rotate the channel 5 AUX send knobs toward the AUX 1 side and gradually rotate the channel 6 send knobs toward the AUX 2 side then adjust the entire level using the AUX SEND 1 and AUX SEND 2 master knobs Adjust the effect return signal level using t
8. INPUT 6 7 AUX settings e Set the channel 1 3 AUX SEL switches to CH Gradually rotate the channel 1 3 AUX knobs toward AUX 1 and adjust the entire level using the AUX SEND 1 master knob Use the AUX 1 knob to adjust the input level from the effect unit Start ping pong recording When you finish adjusting the volume tone and effect for each track press the REW button to rewind the tape to the beginning of the song Press the COUNT RESET button to set the counter to 000 Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button to start ping pong recording During recording watch the level meters and make sure that they do not go all the way to the top If they do adjust the levels and re do the ping pong recording When you finish recording press the STOP button Note Be aware that excessively high levels or excessively high equalizer settings can interfere with adjacent tracks causing oscillation Playback Press the O RTN button to rewind the tape Change the channel 4 INPUT SEL switch settings to TAPE Press the PLAY button to play back the tape Usethe channel 4 INPUT fader to adjust the volume level Leave the other channel s INPUT faders to the minimum level Use the channel 4 PAN knob to change the stereo image 33 CHAPTER 2 Advanced operation STEP 8 Tape Sync Recording MIDI TAPE Multi mix function What is tap
9. system ON e Rehearsal indicator This indicator lights up when you press the REHEARSAL button to tum rehearsal mode ON f Transport indicator STOP PLAY F FWD gt gt REWIND 4 4 REC flashing recording stand by recording 0 RTN 0 or 0 4 4 Ig Record track indicators These indicators display the recording status of tracks 1 4 Flashing recording stand by Lit recording The indicator of the track for which the REC SELECT switch is ON will flash Pressing the PLAY button while holding down the REC button will change the indicator from flashing to lit indicating that recording mode is entered Record track select switches REC SELECT These switches select the track s that will be recorded If these are set to OFF the signal will not be recorded on any track Select 1 4 to make direct recording of the instruments connected to INPUT jacks 1 4 Select L R if you are recording the signal output from the stereo bus and Tracks 1 and 3 will record the stereo bus L signal and tracks 2 and 4 will record the stereo bus R signal 9 Transport control buttons Record button REC Pressing only this button will allow you to monitor the signal input to the track for which the REC SELECT switch is ON Pressing this button repeatedly will tum this input monitor ON OFF When the input monitor is ON the REG indicator flashes Pressing the PLAY button
10. EQ SEL switches to INPUT 5 and INPUT 6 respectively Then use the parametric equalizer to adjust the tone AUX settings Setthe channel 1 and 2 AUX SEL switches to CH Gradually rotate the channel 1 and 2 AUX send knobs toward the AUX 1 side and adjust the entire level using the AUX SEND 1 master knob Gradually rotate the channel 5 and 6 AUX send knobs toward the AUX 2 side and adjust the entire level using the AUX SEND 2 master knob Adjust the effect return signal level using the AUX 1 and 2 knobs 9 FB knob settings You will not use the FB knobs in this step lo Adjusting the monitor level Rotate the MON knob gradually to adjust the monitor level 11 Start recording Press the COUNT RESET button to reset the counter to 000 Press the DOLBY NR switch to tum Dolby C noise reduction on After adjusting the input signal press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button to start recording The REC and REC TRACK indicators become lit When you finish recording press the STOP button and the tape will stop 12 Playback Press the 0 button to rewind the tape Setall the REC SELECT switches to OFF Change the channel 1 and 2 INPUT SEL switch settings from INPUT to TAPE Press the PLAY button to play back the recorded tracks 1 and 2 Use the channel 1 and 2 INPUT faders to adjust the level of track
11. HIGH These knobs control the low frequency range 100Hz 1248 and high frequency range 10kHz 12dB of the input signal of each channel 6 AUX send knobs AUX The AUX send knobs determine the level of the input signal that will be sent to AUX SEND 1 or AUX SEND 2 jacks The signal adjusted by these knobs and AUX SEND master knob can be sent to an external device such as an effect unit AUX 1 Send the signal to the AUX SEND 7 jack AUX 2 Send the signal to the AUX SEND 2 jack 0 The signal is not sent to either output 7 AUX send select switches AUX SEL These switches select the signal to be sent to AUX send CH The signal from the INPUT fader will be sent to AUX send FB The signal from FB will be sent to AUX send Parametric equalizer knobs LOW MID HIGH Theseknobscontrolthelow frequency am range 100Hz 12dB middle range HIGH 10kHz High frequency range 200Hz 5kHz 1298 and high fre MEME quency range TOkHz i 2 dB of either MID Use the SHIFT knob to set the the channel 5 6 signal or the stereo x frequency point between 200Hz and bus UR signal for fi iust SkHz and use the MID EQ knob to 8 r fine tonal adjust D the selected point Middle ment 2 5 frequency range The EQ SEL switch determines 73 LOW 1004 which signal is affected by these knobs 219092 Low frequency range Equalizer select switches EQ SEL This switch selects the signat th
12. OUT 4 SYNC 95852 kaa kalan 20 FSK signal 35 CHAPTER Advanced operation 36 1 Connections between the KR 7 and master recorder and effect unit Connect the six MIDI sound sources to INPUT jacks 1 6 Connect the MON OUT L jacks to the master recorder s INPUT jacks Connect the effect unit to the XR 7 s AUX SEND 1 and AUX 1 jacks 2 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the channel 1 4 INPUT SEL switches to INPUT MON SEL switch settings Set the switch to ST FB REC SELECT switch settings Set all the switches to OFF 5 Adjusting the input signal Raise the MASTER faders to about 7 or 8 While manually playing the MIDI sound sources gradually raise the channel 1 6 INPUT faders to adjust the overall balance and check the recording level on the meters 6 PAN knob settings Use the channel 1 6 PAN knobs to adjust the stereo position of each MIDI sound source Equalizer settings Use the channel 1 6 equalizers to adjtist the tone of sound sources A F Set the EQ SEL switches to INPUT 5 and INPUT 6 FB knob settings Gradually rotate the channel 1 3 FB knobs in the TRACK direction to adjust the signals from tracks 1 3 Set the track 4 FB knob to 0 center position 9 AUX settings Processing the signals of sound sources A F with effects Set the channel 1 3 AUX SEL switches to
13. TRACK indicator KW will flash 5 Adjusting the input signal Press the REC button to set track 1 to input monitor Raise the MASTER faders to about 7 or 8 While playing the guitar move the channel INPUT fader and check the level meter 6 PAN knob settings Using the channel 1 PAN knob allows you to adjust the balance between the left and right monitor sounds The channel 2 4 PAN knobs are not used Equalizer settings Use the channel 1 equalizer to adjust the guitar tone FB knob settings Gradually rotate the channel 1 4 FB knobs toward TRK to adjust the track 14 playback signals 9 Rehearsal Press the REHEARSAL button When Rehearsal mode is ON the REHEARSAL indicator will light up Play back the tape and press the footswitch immediately before the section you wish to punch in Track 1 is temporarily muted Play the guitar solo with the playback Adjust the recording level while rehearsing When the section you wish to re record ends press the footswitch again The original track 7 signal will be heard Punch in Press the REHEARSAL button to turn Rehearsal mode OFF The REHEARSAL indicator will turn off Play back the tape and press the footswitch precisely at the beginning of the section you wish to punch in Only wack 1 will enter record mode and the sound of your guitar performance will be recorded on track 1 You can monitor the new r
14. and front and rear panels en al Ha 5 KE 5 iy I The words in square brackets 1 refer to the printing on the front and rear panel Control panel input faders INPUT 1 6 These faders adjust the level of the signals that are input from INPUT jacks 1 6 2 Input select switches INPUT SEL These switches select the signal to be sent to the INPUT fader of each channel then to the stereo bus eee INPUT The signal connected to the INPUT jacks 14 will be controlled by the INPUT fader TAPE playback signal of the tape wili be controlled by the INPUT fader The signals of tracks 1 4 are routed channels 1 4 respectively 3 Foldback knobs FB These knobs control the signal that is sent to the FB jack eee INPUT The input signal received al the INPUT jack will be sent to ihe FB jack without being affected by the INPUT fader TAK The tape playback signal from tracks 1 4 will be sent to the FB jack 2 Panpot knobs PAN The panpot knobs have the following two functions The panpot knobs are used to assign the sound sources connected to each INPUT jack to tracks 1 4 For this purpose the panpot knobs are tumed either full right or full left When playing back tracks 1 4 during mixdown etc the panpot knobs are used to place each track in the desired position within the stereo image 5 Shelving equalizer knobs LOW
15. input signal to stereo bus L or R to Send the signal to to send the signal to the the stereo bus L stereo bus R respectively PA During mixcown use the PAN knobs to pn 1 determine the stereo image of the tape 4 playback signal routed to channels 1 4 In LoTR direct recording use these knobs only to Adjust the stereo image adjust the stereo image of the monitoring as you wish signal Relationship between the PAN knobs and REC SELECT switches Usually the channel signal via stereo bus is routed by the PAN knob and REC SELECT switch settings to the tape The following table shows the relationship between the PAN knobs and REC SELECT switches PAN knobs REC SELECT switches it is not affected by the PAN settings Channel 1 4 P 2 N Channel 1 4 QOO OO Channel 1 6 Direct recording of channel 1 4 signal to tracks 1 4 Recording the input channel 1 4 signal to track 1 Recording the channel 1 3 signal to track 3 and channel 4 5 signal to track 4 15 CHAPTER Preparation How to monitor the signal To monitor the signal connect your headphones to the PHONES jack or connect an amp with a built in speaker or a power amp speaker combina E tion to the MON OUT jack To adjust the monitor Co ing level raise the MASTER fader and rotate the MONI knob MON SEL switch settings Select one of the following settings acc
16. need to record the sync signal on track 4 Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 X9 OOO 1 Connections between the KR 7 and the MIDI devices Connect the XR 7 to the MIDI devices as shown in the left diagram 2 Record the FSK signal First you must create a rhythm program on your drum machine or sequencer Specify the tempo and record the FSK signal onto track 4 Atthis time record the sound of the drum machine onto track 1 to use as a reference track Be sure to record at an appropriate tempo since the tempo cannot be changed later Refer to the manual of your MIDI device regarding the appropriate ievel for the FSK signal The manual of your MIDI device will also give the required length of the pilot tone the high pitched pure tone of the FSK signal that indicates Ihe standby condition before recording begins 3 Overdubbing to tracks 2 and 3 While monitoring the guide rhythm on track 1 overdub other sound sources to tracks 2 and 3 Refer to STEP 3 for details about overdubbing STEP 8 2 Preparation and tips In this example we will synchronize six MIDI sound sources with the sounds recorded on tracks 1 3 and mix down to the master recorder MIDI TAPE Multimix mode You caa apply effects to the input signals and tape playback signals if you like Post Foldback Send function Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 Master Recorder TAPE
17. on top of a television or speaker CHAPTER How to use the XR 7 Some things you can do with the XR 7 Radio cassette players and stereo cassette decks record and play back stereo sound on both sides of a tape side A and side B As shown in the diagram a cassette tape is divided into four tracks Two are used for side A and two for side B However the XR 7 uses all four tracks at once i e as a single side and is able to record each track independently allowing you to record instruments or vocal parts separately This chapter provides examples of the possibilities of the XR 7 and explains some basic concepts you should understand Standard Cassette Deck Model XR 7 Recording a four piece band The XR 7 has four tracks and a different sound source can be recorded independently on each track Here s how you might record a four piece band drums bass guitar and keyboard Record the drums on one track Then while you play back the drum part you recorded record the bass part on a second track This process is called overdubbing As shown below use the same procedure to record the guitar and then the keyboard on the remaining tracks to complete a four track recording Drums E Bass E Guitar Keyboard CHAPTER How to use the XR 7 Direct recording The XR 7 allows you to overdub four tracks one by one and also to record four different sound sources on four tracks simultaneously This is called direct rec
18. part of a previously recorded track For example this technique can be used to re record justa few measures of a guitar solo You can playback the tape and when you reach the section you want to re record press a footswitch to enter record mode without having to stop the tape This is called punching in Then when you reach the end of the section you want to re record press a footswitch to return to play mode This is called punching out Convenient Rehearsal function The 7 Rehearsal function allows you to rehearse punching in out as many times as you wish In Rehearsal mode recording is muted no recording is made Practice much as you like before starting a real punch in out recording Preparation and tips Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 Insert the tape and rewind it to a location shortly before the point where you want to begin punch in recording Route the track 1 4 signals to FB You will need a Fostex 8051 footswitch sold separately GO 69 ENED E Guitar Footswitch Headphone 1 Connect the sound source and footswitch Connect the guitar to the INPUT jack 1 Connect the footswitch to the PUNCH IN OUT jack 2 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the channel 1 INPUT SEL switch to INPUT 3 MON SEL switch settings Set the switch to FB 4 REC SELECT switch settings BAE The track 1 REC
19. signal is sent directly out the FB jack and can be monitored but not recorded This means that you can monitor the signal from a tape track without using up an input or allowing the monitored signal to get into the track you are newly recording By setting the MON SEL switch to ST FB or FB you can monitor the FB signal through headphones oryour monitor speaker For details on using FB refer to STEP 3 and 4 Overdubbing About cassette tapes for the XR 7 Suitable types of cassette tape The XR 7 is designed to use high position cassette tapes Chrome type II and will give the best performance when used with tapes such as Maxell XLII or TDK SA cassettes We recommend that you use either these tapes or other tapes of equivalent quality Since C 120 cassettes use thinner lape they are not suitable for multitrack recording where repeated recording and playbacktakes place Avoid using anything longer than a C 90 with the XR 7 Using the erase protect tabs Cassette tapes have tabs that can be broken off to prevent valuable recordings from being accidentally erased Since the XR 7 uses all four tracks as a single side break off the tabs for both side A and side B to prevent a completed recording from accidental erasure Ifyou later decide to record over the tape you apply a piece of tape duct tape or electrician s tape etc over the broken off tab holes so that the cassette can be re recorded CHAPTER Control panel
20. to input monitor While playing each sound source gradually raise the channel INPUT faders until the level meters are moving at an appropriate level 6 PAN knob settings Turn the channel 1 4 PAN knobs far right Fqualizer settings Usethe channel 1 4 shelving equalizers to adjust the tone AUX settings Turn the channel and 2 AUX send knobs toward AUX1 and use the AUX SEND t master knob to adjust the amount of the effect Use the AUX 1 knob to adjust the amount of the signal sent from the effect unit to the stereo bus R 9 IFB knob settings Gradually rotate the channel 1 2 and 3 FB knobs toward TRK You can monitor the track 1 2 and 3 playback signal Adjusting the monitoring level Rotate the MON knob gradually to adjust the monitoring level The track 1 2 and 3 signals are positioned at center and the signals of sound sources J and L are positioned on the right in the stereo image 11 Start recording Press the COUNT RESET button to reset the counter to 000 Press the DOLBY switch to turn Dolby C noise reduction on After adjusting the input signal press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button to start recording When recording starts the signal from tracks 1 2 and 3 will be heard at the level determined by the FB knob setting Play along with the signal from tracks 1 and 2 From time to time check that the level
21. while holding down this button will allow you to start recording if afl the REC SELECT switches are set to OFF you cannot enter recording mode Note Tuming the REC SELECT switch OFF during input monitoring will cancel the input monitor Turning the REC SELECT switch ON again will not turn the input monitor on In this case press the REC button ON again LLL 6 Play button PLAY Hewind button REW Fast forward button FWD Stop button STOP 6 0 return button 0 RTN Pressing this button will advance the tape to the 000 position or rewind the tapeandstop Pressing the PLAY button during the fast forward or rewind operation will cause the PLAY indicator to fash and automatic playback will start from the 000 position Counter reset button COUNT RESET Pressing this button will reset the tape counter to 000 Rehearsal mode button REHEARSAL This button switches rehearsal mode ON OFF When rehearsal modeis ON andthe footswitch is connected to the XR 7 you can repeatedly rehearse parts using the footswitch without actually punching in more clear without recording When rehearsal mode is ON the display REHEARSAL indicator lights up For detail refer to STEP 6 Punch in out Pressing this button and the STOP button simultaneously while tape transport is stopped will switch the tape speed f
22. B jack will be monitored together FB The signal trom the FB jack wil be monitored 2 Monitor level knob MON This knob controls the volume of the external monitor or headphones 49 Master fader MASTER This fader controls the signal that is output from STEREO OUT and This is also used to control the output level or recording level for tracks during mixdown 8 Deck transport This is where the cassette tape is inserted When you install a cassette tape the transport indicator c lights up Operation indicator al 1 2 3 4 L R TAPE COUNT 6 MN EN 3 9 3 Ic 6 NEM c 10 10 Eua o 1 20 MEM NEN fe 191 a Bargraph level meters o Track level 1 4 These meters indicate the level of each track input signal and playback signal Stereo bus L R These meters indicate the level of STEREO OUT L and R and stereo bus oulput signal b Tape counter TAPE COUNT This displays the tape location To reset the counter to 0001 press the COUNT RESET key c Tape transport indicator This indicator lights up when you insert a cassette tape indicating the transport status direction speed stop d Dolby C NR indicator This indicator tights up when you press the DOLBY NR switch to tum the Dolby C noise reduction
23. DK SA MAXELL equivalent 4 tracks one direction si multaneous recording of up Input impedance 20kn to four tracks possible Normal input level 60 dBV 10 dBV Noise reduction Dolby C NR internal swit chable on off AUX RTN 1 2 L R Input impedance 8kQ Tape speed 9 5 cm s 4 75 cm s switch Normal input level 20 dBV able INSERT 5 L 6 R Wow flutter 0 07 IEC ANSE 9 5 cm s SEND Fast wind time 120 seconds C 60 tape Output load impedance 10 or higher Pe Normal output level 10 dBV Pitch control 10 9 5 cm s only RETURN tring Recording time 22 5 minutes C 90 tape Input impedance 10 kQ 9 5 cm s Normal input level 10 dBV STEREO OUT Output load impedance 10 kQ or higher Frequency response Mixer Recorder 20 Hz 20 kHz 40 Hz 18 kHz 9 5 cm s Normal output level i0 dBV 2 Signal noise ratio 65 dB Dolby C NR IN IHF A AUX SEND 1 2 Output load impedance 10 kQ or higher Crosstalk higher than 50 dB 1 kHz Normal output level 10 dBV Erasure ratio 70 dB or higher 1 kHz Foldback FB Distortion Less than 2 0 1 kHz OdB Output load impedance 10 or higher Head Normal output level 10 dBV eads output teve Rec Play 4 channel record playback Monitor output MON OUT L R ihard permalloy Output load impedance 10 or higher Erase 4 channel ferrite Normal output level 10 dBV Tape output TAPE OUT 1 4 SYNC Output load impedance Normal outpu
24. GO 00 GD X9 60 OHH OVO ZWEI UP PN POS PON POS NYO CA INC ele N 1 Connecting the master recorder and the effect units Connect the XR 7 s STEREO OUT Land R jacks to the master recorder s INPUT jacks Connect two effect units as shown in the diagram 2 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the channel 1 4 INPUT SEL switches to TAPE 28 MON SEL switch settings Set the switch to STEREO 4 REC SELECT switch settings Set all the SELECT switches to OFF 5 Adjusting the playback signal While playing back four tracks gradually raise the channel 1 4 INPUT faders and check the level meter for the entire level balance 6 PAN knob settings Rotate the PAN knob of each channel to the desired stereo position Equalizer settings Use the equalizer knobs of channels 1 4 to equalize the tone To equalize the mix signal of tracks 1 4 first set the EQ SEL switches to L and H then use the parametric equalizer to adjust the tone AUX settings Set the channel 1 4 AUX SEL switches to CH Gradually rotate the channel t and 3 AUX send knobs toward AUX 1 and turn the AUX SEND 1 master knob to adjust the signal sent to effect unit 1 Gradually rotate the channel 2 and 4 AUX send knobs toward AUX 2 and turn the AUX SEND 2 master knob to adjust the signal sent to effect unit 2 _ Rotate the AUX RTN 1 and AUX RTN 2 k
25. Owner s Manual Model MULTITRACKER CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIG SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 The lightning fash with ihe arrowhead sym bol wilhin an equilateral triangle is intended toalertthe user tothe presence of uninsulated dangerous vollage within the product s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions Ail the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on ihe appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions Alloperatingand use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a balhtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer Aappliance and cart combination shouldbe moved with
26. Using the Insert jack Use a cable as shown below to connect your effect processor to the Insert jack Stereo Phone Plug Mono Phone Plug e x When you wish to apply effects only to the sound source connected to INPUT jack 5 Use an effect unit that has a mono input mono output Set the EQ SEL switch of channel 5 to INPUT 5 Adjust the signal level on the effect unit Mono Ir Mono Out effect unit e x When you wish to apply an effect separately to stereo bus L R Use an effect unit that has a stereo input stereo output Set the EQ SEL switch to L and Adjust the signal level on the effect unit Stereo Ir Stereo Out effect unit INSERT SL GA 18 CHAPTER Basic Operation Start Recording One step at a time By now you should understood the function of each knob and switch on the XR 7 This chapter and following chapter explain the operation of the XR 7 in eight steps In this manual STEPs 1 5 explain the XR 7 s basic functions STEPs 6 8 explain somewhat more advanced techniques Once you have mastered STEPs 1 8 you can go ahead and develop your own recording methods STEP t Direct recording STEP 2 Record six sound sources on track 1 and 2 STEP 3 Overdubbing 1 STEP 4 Overdubbing 2 STEP 5 Mixdown STEP 6 Punch in out STEP 7 Ping pong recording STEP Orchestration using tape sync MIDYTAPE Multi mix function Initial settings on the XR 7 After
27. arametric equalizer allows for a fine equalizing of the middle frequency range of 200Hz 5kHz in addition to the low and high frequency ranges Connect sound source for a subtle tonal adjustment to the INPUT jacks 5 and 6 Since in multitrack recording the sounds can be layered and re recorded many times the high frequencies may eventually begin sounding dull For this reason itis a good idea to boost the high frequencies a bit when recording 16 Using AUX send return for effect processing Connecting an effect unit You will need to use the AUX send return function to route the signal to an effect processor such as a reverb unit The XR 7 has two pairs of AUX sends mono output and AUX returns stereo input allowing you to connect two effect processors Refer to the diagram when connecting effect units to the XR 7 If you are using an effect unit that has a mono output connect it tothe L MONO jack of the AUX RTN 1 and AUX RTN 2 jacks Connecting the unit to the L MONO jack automatically causes the identical signal to be sent to the R bus Effect unit 1 Note on multitrack recording using the stereo bus refer to STEP 2 When youare using two effect processors that both have only mono outputs for multitrack recording using the stereo bus remember the following when making connections To send a mono signal from each effect unit to the stereo bus L and R connect a dummy plug to the AUX RTN jack of t
28. at is controlled by the parametric equalizer INPUT 5 INPUT 6 The signal input to INPUT jacks 5 and 6 will be controlled by the equalizer LR The stereo bus LR signal will be controlled by the equalizer CHAPTER 10 Control panel and front and rear panels 49 AUX send master level knobs AUX SEND 1 AUX SEND 21 These knobs adjust the level of the mix signal after the channel AUX send knobs before it is sent to the external effect unit via AUX SEND 1 and AUX SEND 2 Note If these knobs are set to 0 no signal is sent to the effect unit even if the channel AUX send knobs are raised f AUX return 1 2 knobs AUX RTN 1 AUX RTN 2 These knobs control the signal sent to the stereo bus L R from external devices such as effect units connected to the AUX RTN 1 and AUX RTN 2 jacks That is the signal processed by the effect unit is sent to the stereo bus L R Pitch control knob PITCH This knob allows you to adjust the tape speed within a range of 10 When the knob is in the center position 0 the tape speed will be high 9 5cm s This control does not function when the normal speed 4 75cm s is selected Monitor select switch MON SEE This switch selects the signal to monitor through the headphones or monitor speakers Sees STEREO The signal that is output from the STEREO OUT L and jacks will be monitored ST FB The signals from STEREO OUT L and R jacks and from the F
29. care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overtum Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated 5o that ils location or position does not interfere with its proper ventila lion For example the appliance should not be situaled on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a book case or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITERLES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQ AU FOND The exclamation point within an equilateral is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructio
30. completing a step you should reset the sliders and switches before proceeding to the next step Resetting the knobs and switches that were used in a previous step will prevent mistakes such as erasing a recorded track that may result from inappropriate settings The process of setting the controls to the positions given in the following list is referred to in this manual as initializing Remember to initialize the controls before beginning each step How to initialize the controls Lower the INPUT faders for all channels and the MASTER fader Set all knobs to 0 Set the PAN knobs to the center Position and set the AUX SEND master and AUX RTN knob to the minimum value l Set the INPUT SEL switches of channels 1 4 to INPUT Set the AUX SEL switch of channels 1 4 to CH Set each of the REC SELECT switches to OFF Set the EQ SEL switches of channels 5 and 6 to INPUT 5 and INPUT 6 respectively Set the Dolby C NR switch to OFF Set the REHEARSAL button to OFF OD 00 0D GD GO 6050 CHAPTER STEP 1 20 Basic operation Start recording Direct Recording in STEP 1 we will explain how to record four different sound sources to four tracks simultaneously using a direct recording technique You can also record one sound source to track 1 then record a second sound source to track 2 while monitoring the recorded data on track 2 This overdubbing
31. duction Thank you for purchasing the Fostex XR 7 The 7 is that combines a multi function mixer with six inputs two of which accept mic signals and AUX of Bl alternate mechanism anda high performance four track cassette recorder with full logic controls a high quality double speed 9 5cm s tape transport and Dolby C Noise Reduction system The XH 7 offers versatility and advanced functionality including four track simultaneous recording punch in out by footswitch with the rehearsal function zero return auto playback operation indicators that show operation status and instrument rehearsal mode at half speed 4 75cm s The XR 7 allows you to create high quality sounds easily using techniques such as playing four different instruments by yourself track bouncing ping pong using the AUX send return jacks for effect processing and tape sync mixdown by MIDI TAPE multi mix function To take full advantage of the XR 7 please read this manual carefully before using the recorder and retain it for future reference Table of Contents Introduction eese 2 Precautions please read before use 2 CHAPTER 7 How to use the XR 7 Some things you can do with the XR 7 3 Some important terms used in this manual A About cassette tapes for the 7 7 CHAPTER 2 Control panel and front and rear panels Control
32. e N 26 Overdubbing 2 In STEP 3 we have recorded new sound sources on track 3 while monitoring the signal from tracks 1 and 2 In STEP 4 we will record four sound sources on track 4 while monitoring the signals from tracks 1 2 and 3 Each sound source is recorded on a track as follows Sound sources C and D Track 1 already recorded Sound sources E and F Track 2 already recorded Sound sources G and H Track 3 already recorded New sound sources J andL Track4 Preparation and tips Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 Insert the tape and rewind it to the location at which you want to begin recording To monitor the playback signal it will be routed to the FB In this example effect unit 1 applies an effect to sound sources l and J pu MM AUX MON OUT QOO CGO GGO H y ae WPA gt ot a TBNPUT 28 INPUT 3sflimPUT 4 un 5 hong aom 1 Connect new sound sources Connect new sound sources 1 J L to the INPUT jacks 1 4 2 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the channel 1 4 INPUT SEL switches to INPUT _ 3 SEL switch settings Set the switch to ST FB 4 REC SELECT switch settings The track 4 REC TRACK indicator will flash 5 Adjusting the input signal Raise the MASTER faders to about 7 or 8 Press the REC button to set track 4
33. e sync recording Tape sync is a technique by which a performance recorded on tape can be synchronized to the automatic playback of a sequencer or drum machine or other MIDI device This provides the icllowing advantages Since there is need to record the sound of the MIDI device s playback on tape you can conserve tracks Since the MIDI instrument synthesizer drum machine etc is recorded directly to the master tape the sound retains its original dynamic range and high quality Additional advanced editing techniques are made possible such as overdubbing the automatic playback or re arranging drum machine rhythm patterns When you use tape sync one of the tape tracks is used to record and playback a synchronization signal known as an FSK signal The track containing the FSK signal performs a role similar to an orchestra conductor When the FSK signal is played back and sent to the sequencer or drum machine the sequencer or drum machine will play back in synchronization with the tempo map recorded in the signal and will cause the other connected MIDI devices to play back as well Note e Some MIDI devices are not able to input or output FSK signals If this is the case with your MIDI device you will need a separate MID FSK converter For details consult the manual for your MIDI device o STEP 8 1 Before you begin tape sync Recording the sync signal Before beginning tape sync you
34. ecording signal on track 1 between punch in and punch out time E Punch out When the section you wish to re record ends immediately press the footswitch again Recording will end and you will be able to monitor the playback signal from track 1 12 Playback Leave the control panel settings as they are rewind the tape and play it back Gradually rotate each channel s FB knob toward the TAK side to monitor the tape signal Ifthe results are not satisfactory try the punch in out procedure again 31 CHAPTER Advanced operation STEP 7 Ping pong recording What is ping pong recording Ping pong recording refers to a technique in which the playback from two or more previously recorded tracks is mixed and recorded onto a different track Ping pong recording can be used to free up tracks so that more sound sources can be recorded them allowing you to create recordings with more parts than actual tape tracks Example A seven part ensemble using ping pong recording O Record A B and C on tracks 1 3 Record D and on tracks 1 and 2 5 Record F and on tracks 1 and 2 Result a total of 7 recorded Pingpong record on track 4 Fi ng record D and E on track 3 Pingpong on trac Pingpong a tra parts A G TE Preparation and tips In this Step we will explain how you can combine tracks 1 4 add new sound sources A and C to the mix and process it with an effect wh
35. h as connection of sound sources instruments and microphones connection of effect units switch and knob controls adjustment of input signal level Connecting the sound sources Using the INPUT SEL switches REC SELECT switch PAN knob settings How to monitor the signal MON SEL switch settings Adjusting the input signal Equalizer settings Tonal adjustment Using AUX send return for effect processing FB knob settings Using the Insert jack Connecting the sound sources The HNPUT jacks to which you connect the sound sources differ depending on the step Connect the sources correctly following the instructions in each step You can connect up to six sound sources to the XR 7 Take special note that you can adjust the level using the TRIM knobs for the sound sources connected to the INPUT jacks 5 and 6 which allows you to connect either mic level or line level instruments Using the TRIM knobs You can adjust the level of the signal input to the INPUT jacks 5 and 6 according to the output level of the connected sound sources We recommend you connect the microphone to the INPUT jack 5 or 6 and adjust the level using the TRIM knobs as follows When a low level source such as a micro phone is connected Rotate the knob clockwise toward 60 trig tit When a line level source such as a synthe sizer is connected Rotate the knob counter ciockwise toward 1 0 Using the INPUT SEL switches
36. he AUX 1 and AUX 2 knobs 9 FB knob settings Gradually rotate the channel 1 and 2 FB knobs toward TRK You will hear track 1 and 2 playback signal through the monitor speaker Adjusting the monitoring fevel Rotate the MON knob gradually to adjust the monitoring level The track 1 and 2 signal is positioned at center and the signals of sound sources G and H are positioned on the left in the stereo image fil Start recording Press the COUNT RESET button to reset the counter to 000 Press the DOLBY NR switch to turn Dolby C noise reduction After adjusting the input signal press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button to start recording When recording starts the signal from tracks 1 and 2 sound sources A F will be heard at the level determined by the FB knob setting Play along with the signal from tracks 1 and 2 From time to time check that the level meter is not going all the way to the top When you finish recording press the STOP button 12 Playback Press the 0 RTN button to rewind the tape to 000 Change the channel 1 3 INPUT SEL switch settings from INPUT to TAPE Press the PLAY button to play back the tape Use the channel 1 3 INPUT faders to adjust the level of tracks 1 3 Usethe channel 1 3 PAN knobs to change the stereo image 25 CHAPTER 4 Basic operation Start recording STEP 4 l
37. he stereo bus L Otherwise the signal input at the LIMONO jack will also be routed to the stereo bus R AUX SEL switch settings This switch is used to select signals for effect processing mm CH Use this setting to apply effects to the INPUT fader signal FB i ij Use this setting to apply effects to the FB signal Post Foldback Send function For example select this option when you wish to apply effects to the tape signal during a tape sync mixdown Refer to STEP 8 for detailed procedure LAUK send AUX SEND master and AUX RTN knob settings The signal is sent to the connected effect processor and back to the XR 7 via each knob as shown in the diagram below Remember that applying an effect to a signal requires adjustment of three types of knobs J HO O 6 eman o H To Stereo Bas L To Stereo Bas R FB knob settings The signal sent to FB is not routed to the recorder section but output to the FB jack These knobs are mainly used to control the tape monitor signal during overdubbing or to send the monitoring signal to the players Adjusting the knobs as shown in the diagram below will send either signal to FB Rotating the knob counter clockwise toward the INPUT side will send the INPUT mu jack signal to FB e _ Rotating the knob clockwise toward the TAK side will send the tape playback signal to FB 17 CHAPTER Preparation
38. hones can be connected to this jack for monitoring Use the MON knob to adjust the headphone level Rear panel input output jacks 2 Insert jacks INSERT 5 L 6 R These jacks can be used when you wish to do independent effect processing of the signals that are input into channels 5 and 6 or of the mix signals on the stereo bus Land Use the EQ SEL switch to select a signal This capability is especially convenient when you are inputting an acoustic instrument or microphone to channel 5 or 6 and wish to process it with a compressor or effect unit Use a cable as shown in the following diagram E AUX return 1 2 jacks AUX RTN 1 AUX RTN 2 The signal processed by effect units can be input to these line level 20dBV jacks to route to the stereo bus L and If you are using an effect unit that has a mono output connect it to the MONO jack Q9 AUX send 1 2 jacks AUX SEND 1 AUX SEND 2 The output signal from these jacks can be sent to an effect unit etc Connect these jacks to the input jacks of your effect unit or other device The level of mixed signal adjusted by AUX send knobs 1 6 will subsequently be controlled by the AUX SEND master knob 69 Foldback jack FBI This jack outputs the signal controlled by the FB jack This jack can output the input signal unaffected by the INPUT faders or it can output the playback signal from the tape The FB knob determines which signal is output Foldback is used primar
39. ile being re recorded onto track 4 r Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 jeter AUX SEND 1 MON OUT Press this while holding down the REC button 1 Connecting sound sources and effect unit Connect sound sources A B and C to the INPUT jacks 4 5 and 6 Use the TRIM knobs if necessary to adjust the fevel of the sound sources connected to the INPUT jacks 5 and 6 32 Connect the effect unit to the AUX SEND 1 and AUX RTN 1 jacks 2 4 5 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the channel 1 3 INPUT SEL switches to TAPE Set the channel 4 ANPUT SEL switch to INPUT SEL switch settings Set the switch to STEREO REC SELECT switch settings The track 4 REC TRACK indicator EW will flash Adjusting the input signal Raise the MASTER faders to about 7 or 8 Press the REC button to set track 4 to input monitor The REC indicator will flash Adjust the track 1 3 playback signals using the channel 1 3 INPUT faders Adjust the input signals of sound sources A B and C using the channel 4 6 INPUT faders PAN knob settings Turn the channel 1 6 PAN knobs fully toward R Equalizer settings Use the channel 1 3 equalizers to adjust the tone of tracks 1 3 Use the channel 4 6 equalizers to adjust the tone of sound sources and C Set the EQ SEL switches to INPUT 5 and
40. ily to provide a monitor sound for the musicians GD Stereo out jacks STEREO OUT L RI These jacks output the stereo L and R signals During mixdown connect these jacks to the inputs of your master recorder 82 Monitor out jacks MON OUT L R These jacks output the monitor signal that is selected by the MON SEL switch Connect these jacks to your monitor amp speaker system etc 7 12 P E G3 Tape out jacks FAPE OUT 1 4 SYNC These jacks output the signals from tape tracks 14 Use these jacks when you wish to use an external mixer or for effect processing Jack 4 can also be used as a SYNC OUT jack to transmit a synchronization signal to a MIDI sequencer etc Power switch POWER ON STANDBY This switch turns the XR 7 s power or off standby Note When the AC adaptor is connected to an outlet it will continue drawing a small amount of AC power even if you tum the power switch off STANDBY If you will not be using the XR 7 for a while be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet G9 AC adaptor connector DC IN 22 12V Connect the included AC adaptor to this connector Be sure to use the AC adaptor that comes in the package with the XR 7 13 14 CHAPTER Preparation Key points of operation and settings This manual explains the basic operation of the XR 7 in a sequence from STEP 1 to STEP 8 This chapter explains important points and tips for XR 7 operation suc
41. meter is not going all the way to the top When you finish recording press the STOP button 12 Playback Press the 0 button to rewind the tape to 000 Change the channel 1 4 INPUT SEL switch settings from INPUT to TAPE Press the PLAY button to play back the tape Use the channel 1 2 3 and 4 faders to adjust the level of tracks 1 2 3 and 4 Use the channel 1 4 PAN knobs to change the stereo image 27 CHAPTER 4 Basic operation Start recording STEP 5 Mixdown STEP 5 explains how to mix down the signals from tracks 1 4 that you overdubbed in STEPs 2 4 to a master recorder Mixdown allows you to make fine adjustments to the level of each track and add effect processing to create a finished sound What is mixdown Mixdown refers to the process of playing back the signals recorded on two or more tracks combining these toa stereo or monosignal and recording the resulton a separate master tape This is the final step in creating a multitrack recording Preparation and tips t Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 r Insert the tape and rewind it to the location at which you want to begin recording r Two effect processors will be connected and effects will be applied to each track as follows Track 1 Effect unit 1 Track 2 ap Effect unit 2 Track 3 gt Effect unit 7 Track 4 gt Effect unit 2 H AUX AUS SEND SEND t MCN OUT QOO
42. nobs to adjust the input level from the effect units 9 FB knob settings You do not need to use the FB knob Master recorder settings Insert the tape on which the master recording will be made and rewind it to the location at which you want to begin recording Set the master recorder to the REC PAUSE status so that you can check the master recorder s input level Hf Rehearsal Press the PLAY button to start the tape Use the channel 1 4 INPUT faders to adjust the volume of each track Use the MASTER faders to adjust the output level at the STEREO OUT L and R jacks and check the input level on the master recorder After finishing rehearsal rewind the tape 12 Start the mixdown First start recording on the master recorder Press the PLAY button on the XR 7 to start the tape If necessary fade in or fade out the recording CHAPTER STEP 6 30 Advanced Operations After you have mastered basic operation Atthis point you have worked through Steps 1 5 and have learned the basic techniques for operating the XR 7 In this section you will leam more advanced multitrack recording techniques such as punching in out and using tape synchronization Punch in out In this Step we will explain how to monitor the signals from tracks 1 4 and punch in out guitar solo recorded on track 1 What is punch in out Punch in out refers to a technique in which you re record only a specific
43. ns or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords al plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recom mended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when leit unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care shouid be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilledinto the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be ser viced by qualified service personnel when The powersupply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spied into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure dam aged Servicing The user should not aHempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Intro
44. orded FSK signal at Refer to your sequencer or drum machine an appropriate level manual to record tha signal at an appropriate Has the tape dropped out level If the tape is defective replace it with a new tape Route the pre recorded data to FB instead of 10 the stereo bus Recording trouble Transport roubla Effect processing troublo 37 Lang AG NG ANGGA A aha nd ndha AG ee Maintenance 1 Cleaning the exterior For normal cleaning use a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt moisten a cloth in diluted detergent wring it out firmly and wipe the dift off Then polish with a dry cloth Never use solvents such as alcohol thinner or benzene since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior 2 Cleaning the head roller and capstan Record playback head As the XR 7 is used the record playback head will become coated with oxide residue from the tapes If this residue is allowed to build up recordings will contain more noise and dropouts may occur during playback To prevent this regular cleaning is important Use a commercially available cleaning kit etc to clean the head If cleaning the head does not restore the sound quality it is possible that the head is worn Contact an authorized service station for repair Capstan and pinch roller The capstan and pinch roller are important parts that hold the tape and move it along at the correct speed As with the head these part
45. ording Recording a multitrack performance by yourself If you are able to play more than one instrument a multitrack recorder can be a very valuable music making tool For example six channels carrying six different sounds can be routed to two tracks If you are able to use MIDI instruments you can use the tape sync function to create large orchestral arrangements This manual will explain first how to record one sound source on a single track and gradually move on to more complex possibilities Once you understand the basic principles multitrack recording is quite simple and easy Using professional recording techniques You may record a favorite song by your favorite professional musician then record your own performance on a different track accompanying the song By using the pitch control to slow down the tape speed you can more easily transcribe and learn how to play rapid phrases You can also practice your part to your satisfaction using the instrument rehearsal mode with a normal tape speed If you make a few mistakes these be easily corrected using the punch in out function with the rehearsal function Try out these professional techniques Refer to the Rehearsal button section on page 11 to learn how to switch the tape speed to normal speed However Rehearsal and Pitch control do not function when normal speed is selected Some important terms used in this manual This section explains some of the imp
46. ording to the type of monitor signal STEREO Use this setting most of the time You can monitor only the stereo bus L R signal ST FB This setting allows you to monitor the mix of the stereo bus signal and the FB signal For example during overdubbing you can monitor the tape playback signal and recording signal simultaneously FB You can monitor only the FB signal Adjusting the input signal You need to obtain an appropriate recording level before you start recording it is important to set the recording track to input monitor in order to adjust the input signal as follows Setect a recording track 4 Press the REC button to set the recording track to input monitor Raise the MASTER fader to about 7 or 8 Raise the INPUT fader gradually while playing the instrument and check the level meter For INPUTS 5 and 6 raise the INPUT faders to 7 or 8 and adjust the TRIM knob Equalizer settings Tonal adjustment The XR 7 has two types of equalizer shelving and parametric They have the following functions Shelving equalizer This allows you to equalize only channel 1 4 signal controlling the low frequency range of 100Hz 1288 and high range of 10kHz X 12dB Parametric equalizer Assignable Parametric EQ function This equalizer is used to equalize the channel 5 and 6 signal or the stereo bus L and R Use the EQ SEL switch to determine which signal is controlled The p
47. ortant terms used in this manual which you need to understand in order to take advantage of the XR 7 Sound source Instruments or microphones connected to the XR 7 are collectively called sound sources Signal The XR 7 is able to record not only sound from sound sources but also FSK signals used by the tape sync function Thus sounds and signals are collectively explained as input signals or output signals Overdubbing The process of playing back a previously recorded signal on one track while recording a different signal on another track is called overdubbing On cassette radio players or stereo cassette decks it is not possible to listen to the sound recorded on the left track while recording a new sound on the right track However the XR 7 s overdubbing capabilities allow you to successively record new sounds on empty tracks Monitoring As explained above overdubbing includes the act of listening to a previously recorded sound This listening to a previously recorded sound is often referred to as monitori ng The word monitor means to check or verify and in this manual s explanation of the recording process listening to a previously recorded track or checking the input signal to be newly recorded is referred to as monitoring SL The difference between Tracks and Channels Tracks and Channels are often confused In this manual they mean different things Channels refer primarily to the inp
48. rewind the tape Set all the REC SELECT switches to OFF Change the channel 1 4 INPUT SEL switch settings from INPUT to TAPE Press the PLAY button to start playback Use the channel 1 4 INPUT faders to adjust the level of tracks 1 4 signal Refer to STEP 5 for information on mixing down to your master recorder 21 CHAPTER 4 Basic operation Start recording STEP 2 Recording Six Sound Sources to Track 1 and 2 Multitrack Recording Using the Stereo Bus STEP 2 explains how to record six sound sources on two tracks via the stereo bus Here you will use the REC SELECT switch in a different manner from direct recording In this example the six sound sources will be recorded on two tracks as shown below gt Sound sources A B C and D gt Track 4 Sound sources E and F gt Track 2 Preparation and tips Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 Insert the tape you wish to record on and rewind it to the location at which you want to begin recording Inthis example different effects are applied to sound sources and sound sources E E 1 wit 2 power IN Dummy o IN Amplifier amma RIN SEND 2 MON OUT 1 HIN2 SEND 1 GO SO SOOO pahalane anna ahe 216928 oM Ceu oz MOMENI NTEN ON VON or Chi CL PH E ES n T 72 OS 0
49. rom high speed to normal speed The REHEARSAL indication the display will flash Press this button again to switch back to high speed Note M M Rehearsal mode is effective only when high speed is selected it does not function when normal speed is selected eee LL 11 CHAPTER Control panel and front and rear panels Dolby C noise reduction switch DOLBY NR This switch turns Dolby noise reduction ON or OFF To enjoy recording and playing back high quality sound set this switch to the ON position When Dolby C NR is on the DOLBY indicator on the display lights up 03 Input trim knobs TRIM This knob is used to adjust the signal level according to the output level of the sound sources connected to INPUT jacks 5 and 6 Turn this knob toward 60 dBV when a low level instrument such as a microphone is connected and turn this toward 10 dBV when a high level instrument such as an electronic instrument is connected Front panel input output jacks 4 Input jacks INPUT 1 61 Sound sources you wish to input be connected to these jacks INPUT jacks 1 4 are able to accept only line signals such as electronic instruments and INPUT jacks 5 and 6 are able to accept either fine or mic signals Punch in out jack PUNCH IN OUT When using the punch in out function connect a Fostex 8051 footswitch sald separately to this jack Q8 Headphone jack PHONES A set of headp
50. s 1 and 2 Use the PAN knobs to adjust the stereo image of tracks 1 and 2 CHAPTER Basic operation Start recording STEP 3 Overdubbing 1 In STEP 3 we will explain how to overdub track 1 and 2 signals to track 3 while monitoring the signal STEP 4 explains how to overdub track 1 3 signals to track 4 while monitosing the signal In this example we will overdub a new sound source to track 3 while monitoring track 1 and 2 signals that have already been recorded in STEP 2 Each sound source is recorded to a track as shown below Sound sources A B C and D Track 1 already recorded Sound sources E and F Track 2 already recorded New sound sources Gand Track3 What is overdubbing As explained on page 4 overdubbing is the process of recording a new sound source on a track while you monitor the signal of a different previously recorded track Preparation and tips Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 Yr Insert the tape you wish to record on and rewind it to the location at which you want to begin recording To monitor the playback signal it will be routed to the FB Yr In this example effect unit 1 applies an effect to sound source and effect unit 2 applies an effect to sound source H uni ower HEF SED2 MON QUT m 2 OT CN 90291 i Mert Press this while holding down H 5 Tone n 6 Epor Headphone
51. s are output from the STEREO OUT arid R jacks The PAN knobs have the function of routing signals to the stereo bus The output of the stereo bus is also sent to the recorder section As shown in the diagram the output of the L side is sent to tracks 1 and 3 and the output of the R side is sentto tracks 2 and 4 For example if you wish to record the signals from all channels 1 6 on track 1 you should set the REC SELECT switch to L and set the PAN knobs for all channels to the far L position STEREO OUT 7 OG z LEE Stereo Bus 1 2 6 Useful Tip 2 About the AUX system The AUX auxiliary system is an auxiliary or supplementary input system On the XR 7 however it is used mainly for effect processing The AUX signals are provided in addition to the stereo bus explained in the preceding note Since all channels 1 6 of the XR 7 can send to the AUX system itis easy to perform effect processing It is also possible to apply effect to foldback FB signals using the AUX SEL switch So you can apply effects to the tape signal during mixdown using tape sync Post Foldback Send function Useful Tip 3 About foldback FB FB is used mainly to monitor the playback signal from the tape during overdubbing The reason for using FB for monitoring is that the signal from FB is sent neither to the stereo bus nor to the recorder section The FB
52. s can also become dirty with oxide residue and dust which will cause increased wow or flutter or even damage the tape by pulling it out of the cassette Since cassette tape is very thin it is especially dangerous to use a cassette deck with dirty pinch rollers As with the head it is important to always keep these parts clean Clean them using a cotton swab or gauze soaked in cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol Never use organic solvents such as lacquer thinner since this wil severely damage the pinch rollers 3 Demagnetizing the head After long periods of use the head begins to develop a magnetic field in addition to the oxide residue described above This can also occur if a magnet or a magnetized object scissors etc is allowed to come near the head or touch it If the head or capstans become magnetized frequency response will be degraded and noise will increase In extreme cases noise can be created on previously recorded tapes that you playback rendering them useless Once a month or so you should use a demagnetizer head eraser to demagnetize the head Carefully read and follow the instructions included with your demagnetizer and do not allow it to come near recorded tapes Specifications Mixer Recorder Inputs x6 Recording tape C 60 C 90 Type il High Inputs 1 4 Input impedance Normal input level Inputs 5 6 Microphone impedance 10 kQ 10 dBV Less than 10 kQ Record tracks CrO2 position T
53. t level 10 or higher 10 dBV Headphone output PHONES Output load impedance Normal output level Equalizer Shelving HIGH LOW HIGH MID LOW Parametric Frequency response Crosstalk Distortion 409 80 mw 10 kHz 412 dB 100 Hz 72 dB 10 kHz 12 dB 200 Hz 5 kHz 1298 100 Hz 12 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz 60 dB 1 kHz Less than 0 05 Power Requirement Weight Dimensions mm 2 12 16 BW Fostex AC adaptor AD 12T 3 kg excludes AC adaptor 405 W x 321 D x 105 H Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 39 Block Diagram UT RES m IO GAAS He 7 lt 9g v OHD xh I lt 10835 AGP ON DW 13503 U3dv3lAUNl AINGIE ouse woth egy Pe Lg INO NOH Vo rot t i Z Las 1 o ho a En il a 139 020 nas 155u 6 KANA KAN tuiuxnv KAY AYON Ob BIUH oe b 6
54. technique is explained in STEP 3 and 4 What is direct recording In direct recording the input signal is sent directly to the recorder section Use of the REC SELECT switch is different from that in normal multitrack recording This technique is very useful in recording channel 1 4 input signals ta four tracks simultaneously such as the recording of a four piece band drums bass keyboard and puitar etc The example here has the following relationship between the input sound sources and recording tracks Channel 1 input signal drums gt Track 1 Channel 2 input signal bass guitar gt Track 2 Channel 3 input signal guitar gt Track 3 Channel 4 input signal keyboard gt Track 4 Preparation and tips Yr Turn the power on to the XR 7 Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 7 Insert the tape and rewind it to the location at which you want to begin recording GE MON OUT Press this while holding down the REC button D Machine E Bass E Guitar Synthesizer Headphone a GANG GG AAN GG GG ANGGANG a aaa aana aa WENANG 1 Connect the sound sources Connect the sound sources to the INPUT jacks 1 4 2 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the channels 1 4 INPUT SEL switches to INPUT 3 SEL switch settings Set the switch to STEREO 4 REC SELECT switch settings ii 88151 The track 1 4 REC TRACK indicators
55. track cannot record Are the PAN knob settings correct tracks 1 and 3 and stereo bus is routed to racks 2 and 4 Sound quality or volume is significantly different than when recorded ren Sound is distorted noisy Sound trouble Oscillation occurs during ping pong recording Is the recording level too high oris the EQ Lower the level as appropriate control for the high frequency range set too high The sound recorded a track is Is the recorded data routed to the stereo re recorded onthecurentrecording bus during overdubbing track during overdubbing Cannot record Are the record protectiabs ofthe cassette Pul sticky tape over the record protect broken off depressions of the cassette 15 the MASTER fader raised Raise the MASTER fader Soundsourcesconnectedlo INPUT Are the INPUT SEL switches setto TAPE Set the INPUT SEL switches to jacks 1 4 cannot be recorded Tape does not move Is the cassette inserted correctly Insert the cassette correctly Inserted aff the way 15 the AC adaptor connected correctly Connect the AC adaptor correctly Effects are not applied even if you Arethe AUX SENO master knob and AUX Set these knobs to an appropriate position tumeachchannel sAUXsendknob knob raised Tape sync operation does not work Is the level of the rec
56. ubbing 1 STEP 4 Overdubbing 2 STEP 5 Mixdown 2 02 CHAPTER 5 Advanced Operations After you have mastered basic operation 30 STEP 6 Punch in out ae anawa an 30 STEP 7 Ping pong 32 STEP 8 Tape Sync Recording Mulli mix function 34 STEP 8 1 aane easet mawan eee wawa wae 34 STEP 8 2 2 35 Troubleshooting eee eerte ttt 37 Maintenance Specifications Block Diagram eee e eerte ttes 40 equipment Also when connectingor disconnecting cables to or from the unit s input or output jacks make sure that the INPUT fader and AUX volume of that channel are turned down to a level of 0 When the AC adaptor is connected to an AC outlet it will continue to draw small amounts of power even if the switch is set tumed off STANDBY If you will not be using the unit for an extended length of time be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet Location Avoid using the unit in the following types of loca tion Locations of extreme low or high temperatures or extreme changes in temperature Locations with excessive moisture or dust Locations where direct sunlight falls for an extended time or near a stove or other source of heat Locations where electrical voltage is not steady Unstable locations or where there is heavy vibration Near strong magnetic fields
57. ut output system of the mixer section For example this manual tells you that the bass Connected to channel 1 should be output from the Left channel Tracks on the other hand refer mainly to the recorder section the tape For example this manual may tell you to mixdown tracks 1 2 3 and 4 In other words the 7 contains a four channel mixer section and a four track recorder section OD QD GD GD 69 GO Channel 1 6 Input monitor and Tape monitor Monitoring the output from the recorder section is often interpreted as listening to the tape playback However to be precise it has two meanings as follows Tape monitor Listening to the tape playback Input monitor Listening to each track signal Ihatis direcily output from recorder section while recording or while in recording standby mode All tracks are tape monitor Track 4 Input monitor Track 1 3 Tape monitor CHAPTER How to use the XR 7 Useful Tip 1 About the PAN knobs and the stereo bus The XR 7 contains a six channel mixer This means that you can mix six sound sources to stereo Itis not possible to see from the outside how the signals flow So we have included a diagram below that exp ains the signal routing of the XR 7 The thick pipe in the diagram is called the stereo bus and the signals from each PAN knob are collected here After the MASTER fader makes the final level adjustment the signal
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