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Fostex PD-6 DVD Recorder User Manual

1. USB keyboard PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Function key F1 key Brings up the Edit file name menu in the Utility mode F2 key Acts the same as the CIRCLE TAKE key on the panel F3 key Brings up the Default file name menu in the Setup mode F4 key Brings up the Default track name menu in the Setup mode Shortcuts ALT F keys Acts the same as the FILE SEL key on the panel ALT C keys Acts the same as the CUE key on the panel ALT S keys Enters the Setup mode ALT U keys Enters the Utility mode ALT T keys Enters the TC Setup mode ALT Ekeys Enters the EDL SEL mode CTRL L keys Acts the same as the LOCATE key on the panel Enters the TC Setup mode UP DOWN ss LEFT RIGHT These keys can be used to enter characters or move the cursor position when key editing the name for a label or file name or in the Setup mode ESC key Acts the same as the EXIT key on the panel ENTER key Acts the same as the ENTER key on the panel Power supply for external devices The PD 6 provides a pair of the DC OUT connectors from which DC 12 V power can be supplied to external devices GND Ajo r zZ O DC12V External device
2. 2 Select a file you want to restore using the SEL dial and press the ENTER key The file is restored After Completed is shown the Utility mode exits lt Note gt The restored file returns to the original position file number when it was deleted 13 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Optimizing the current disk Optimize disk Using the Optimize disk menu You can optimize a DVD RAM disk By optimizing a used disk deleted hidden audio files are completely deleted and the disk free space increases lt Note gt if you optimize the disk after deleting files the file cannot be restored anymore because the hidden files are completely deleted 1 Select the Optimize disk gt menu and press the ENTER key The CAUTION message appears in which Are you sure flashes To cancel optimizing the disk press the EXIT key UTILITY UTILITVEGEt imize Edit file name CAUT I OH File infowF Tf you Fush ENTER key Delete filer will be unable to Restore Del tilet restore delete file AOPtimize disk k Format F ieee es flashing 2 Press the ENTER again The display changes to show the following screen The disk remaining space is shown in MB as well as in on the bar graph meter After completing optimizing Completed is shown UTILITY ROFt imize OFPTIMIZING
3. lt Note gt While operating the PD 6 with an external power supply AC adaptor or external battery you can change the AC main outlet connected to the adaptor or replace the external power supply without TC interruption if the fully charged NP 1 type is installed to the PD 6 See below for the procedure 1 Make sure that the fully charged battery is installed to the PD 6 2 Set the POWER SEL switch to INT from EXT 3 Change the AC main outlet connected to the adaptor or replace the external power supply 4 Set the POWER SEL switch to EXT from INT PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 Turning on the power When switch the POWER switch to ON after fitting the internal battery or connecting the AC adaptor AD 15C the PD 6 works as follows If you turn on the power while no disk is inserted the PD 6 releases the door lock after recognizing that no disk is inserted and shows Unlock door is shown in the file name field on the LCD screen File Hak Dr maie Free EET Ea lt Note gt The level TC and Fs fields of the LCD screen show the settings according to the switch positions when turning off the power last time See Display section in Chapter 3 Names and Functions for details About power supply voltage The output voltage of the power supply for the PD 6 must be within the range between DC 12 to 18 volts
4. TC SETUPF TC SETUP Edit LTC start Edit LTC startk Pause TC Off Pause TC Off gt TC Ubit EESSaae ttiashing Set Gen TC Set Gen TCR Gen Ubit lt User gt Gen Ubit User JAM mode BOTH JAM mode BOTH 2 Use the SEL dial to select the desired user bit and press the ENTER key to confirm the selection EEEEERRR BG_76543 EEEEE BG_210 RRR MMDDYYff BG_76 MM month BG_54 DD day BG_32 YY year BG_10 ff US DDMMYYff BG_76 DD day BG_54 MM month BG_32 YY year BG_10 ff EUR SSSSSSRR_ BG_756432 SSSSSS BG_10 RR RRREEEEE BG_756 RRR BG_54321 EEEEE SSSSSSTT BG_765432 SSSSSS BG_01 TT lt BWF UBIT gt Outputs the user bit of BWF descriptor information EEEEE EVENT No Only the lower five figures of the numeral information in the event information recorded on BWF are output from the rightmost five digits of the user bit fields RRR REEL No Only the lower three figures of the reel number recorded on BWF are output from the rightmost three digits of the user bit fields RR REEL No Only the lower two figures of the the reel number recorded on BWF are output from the rightmost two digits of the user bit fields SSSSSS SCENE No Only the lower six figures of the scene number recorded on BWF are output from the rightmost six digits of the user bit fields TT Take No Only the lower two figures of the take number recorded on BWF are output from the rig
5. TR3 TR4 ANALOG LINE OUT AUX 1 0 Analog devices External digital devices DC IN 12V EXT GND 1 GND_ 1 GND TIMI INT RE ERA N POWER SEL MAX 0 5A TOTAL 1 2 Digital devices External device Analog audio output connection Analog audio signals can be output from the ANALOG LINE OUT connectors 1 through 6 which are balanced XLR 3 32 type The output reference level is 4 dBu which corresponds to 12 dB of the LCD level meters lt Note gt To connect the ANALOG LINE OUT connector to an unbalanced input only use the GND and hot pins With this connection the output level is 6 dB lower than the balanced connection but there is no audio quality deterioration Connecting the cold pin to the GND pin increases the crosstalk and noise as well as consumes more battery power PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Digital audio output connection The digital audio signals can be output from the DIGITAL OUT connector D sub 25 pin type in the IEC 60958 AES EBU or IEC 60958 S P DIF format You can select the digital output signal format AES EBU or S P DIF using the Digital out menu in the Setup mode See page 91 for details about the Digital out menu Time code output connection You can output SMPTE EBU time code from the TIME CODE OUT connector balanced XLR 3 32 type According to the T
6. UTILITY Format UTILITY Format rive THT OUO RAM CAUT IOH Feel Hoi CSABI If ENTER kes is Fush Format hodei formal mM e ed will start format PrasicalFormati Off tina and delete IHT DWO RAM area data fmt time seks J eee aes lashing Press the ENTER key Formatting starts The display changes to show the following screen The progress status is shown by remaining time as well as in on the bar graph meter After completing formatting Completed is shown UTILITY Format FORMATTING Time tok haere S g 50 100 m lt Note gt If you enter an illegal reel number volume name and are going to carry out formatting the display shows Illegal name and returns to the screen on which the reel number can be edited lt Notes gt Depending on the disk condition it may rarely happen that physical formatting is not normally completed In such a case Disk Error is shown and the disk lock is released You need to replace the disk It may also be possible that a disk rejected by a PD 6 is accepted by another PD 6 because the criterion of rejecting disks may not be exactly the same between PD 6s Press the EXIT key to exit the Utility mode See the explanation below about the screens shown after completing formatting by the Normal or Tape mode 7 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode If you format a disk in the
7. LCD display The PD 6 is equipped with a 128 x 64 dot LCD display which shows recording levels recorder status setting menus etc Initial screen Normal screen e When no disk is set If you turn on the PD 6 when no disk is set the display shows something like the following After No Disk is briefly shown and the door lock is released Unlock door is shown in the file name field Te 2O0F 4k FREE blog IHT 24bit ETT clr 290F FREE jaen IHT abi A Leth l 1 Level meter section Shows the recording playback level meters The number of meters depends on the track mode selected by the REC TR switch The screen above shows the example when the 2 track mode is selected 2 File name field Shows the audio file name up to 13 characters or the frame rate of external time code while LTC IN is shown in the time display field 3 Time display field Show the time value of the current file position in ABS or LTC It also can show an external time code value or internal generator time code value You can select the time display mode using the TIME DISP MODE key 4 Remain field Shows the remaining recordable time of the disk 5 File No field Shows audio file No 6 File information field Shows Fs bit and recording track mode of the file It follows the REC TR and FS 24 switch settings 7 Clock field
8. PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback 0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 6 TC Setup mode Chapter 6 TC Setup mode This chapter describes details about each menu available in the TC Setup mode In the TC Setup mode you can 1 Check and edit the LTC start reference time at ABS 0 2 Select whether the PD 6 outputs time code or not while the recorder is paused 3 Select user bit of output time code when the TC OUT switch is set to REPRO 4 Check the internal time code generator status and edit the start time and user bit 5 Select the user bit of output time code when the TC OUT switch is set to GEN 6 Set the jam mode when the internal time code generator is in the FREE RUN mode lt Table of contents gt How to Select the TC Setup Menu sccsssessssssessesessessscesenseenssenaeseesesseseuseaesenesenaeseaeneeeseuseeesensanaeaeeensaneas 82 Editing the LTC start time sssccsssessesssseesesessesseeneseeseenssenaeseesesseseeseaeseaesenaeseaseeseseuseaeaeneseavaeceneaeeanaeaeseaes 82 Time Code output while paused seeeceseseeeeseeesseeesseeenseeenseeeesnenesneneessneeeseeeeseeeesaeseseeeenneneaes menemen annman 83 User bit setting of playback time code s sususnsnununununnononununununnonununununnunonunununnnnenunununnnnenennnnnnnnnnn mnan nnn ennaa 84 Editing the internal time code generator setting s snenususus
9. menu and press the ENTER key The Format screen is shown In this screen you can make setting for items regarding formatting By default Drive INT DVD RAM is highlighted UTILITY UTILITY Format File infa b Drive INT DUD RAM Delete filer Reel Mot S60i Restore Del filer Format Mode Normal OFtimize diskk PrusicalFormat Off SP ormat CEXECUTE J Reel Hail J Cfmt time kW sackppes J 2 Use the SEL dial to select Reel No and press the ENTER key Now you can edit the reel number by default S of S001 flashes You do not have to change the reel number The reel number also can be edited using the Reel No menu in the Utility mode The box below explains how to enter the desired reel number during format operation UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive IHT ONO RFAH Drive IHT O0UD RAH keal Ho LSbiti Reel Ho EAR Format Mode Mormal Format Mode Hormel PrasicalFormat Off PissicalFormat Off CEXECUTE J CEXECUTE J fmt time sky seks 3 fmt time seq stekeaeks J How to enter a reel number volume label Use the SEL dial or the numeric keys to enter a desired character Use the kea SKIP CURSOR PPI keys to move the cursor position Pressing the CLEAR key clears the right next character to the cursor position PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode 3 After editing the reel number or le
10. the original time stamp time currently shown is set as the Start time Then clicking OK starts importing audio data from the specified position Lie Subd rerces Original Tires Slarea fo ae Leer Tire Siamp C PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 11 Specifications Chapter 11 Specifications _ _ _ _ _ __ ______ gt 141 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 11 Specifications Inputs Outputs 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 Vrms Reference level 18 dB 20 dB default 18 dB selectable in the Ref Level menu of the Setup mode ANALOG MIC LINE IN CH 1 through 6 e Connectors lt LINE gt e Input impedance e Input level e Maximum input level lt MIC gt e Input impedance e Input level e Maximum input level ANALOG LINE OUT TR 1 through TR 6 e Connectors e Output load impedance e Reference output level e Maximum output level XLR 3 31 type balanced pin 2 hot More than 10kQ 30 4dBu 5dB 24 dBu 41 dBu at the prefader stage More than 10k 60 26dBu 5dB 40 dBu 23dBu at the prefader stage XLR 3 32 type balanced pin 2 hot More than 10k 4 dBu 24 dBu HEADPHONE OUTPUT SOLO or STEREO MONO 1 2 MS 3 5 4 6 1 3 54 2 4 6 3 5 2 4 6 1 3 2 4 ST AUX IN ST BUS e Connector e Applicable load impedance e Maximum output level DIGITAL I O for channels 1 through 6 e Connector e Format lt Input gt lt Ou
11. Default file name menu screen you can select a desired file name mode as well as specify the default file name scene name and the take number SETUF F Sreaker mute Off Limiter Farsneterk ef sult file namek Default track name Hext event Ho BBHI Beyboard US SETUPRDef file name File name mode File name mode Date Defauit file name SCEHE HANE C TAKE HUMBER C 6 File name mode A ile name mode Date Default file name _SCEHE MAME L TAKE HUMBER C 8e1 SETUPROef file name m SETUF Oef file name File name mode File name mode Default file name _SCEME HAHE L TAKE HUMBER C 8 1 1 m flashing Only when setting the File name mode to Take the cursor automatically moves to the SCENE NAME field then to the TAKE NUMBER field allowing you to specify them SETUPRDef file name File name mode File name mode Take Defaulit file name SCEHE HANE C TAKE HUMBER 61 flashing When the File name mode is set to Take the name form of an audio file is lt SCENE NAME gt lt TAKE NUMBER gt The TAKE NUMBER is incremented automatically each time a file is created lt File name mode gt Option Comment D The internal real time clock data with wav the file extension is the
12. INT is shown on the display To synchronize the PD 6 to a video or word clock signal set the CLOCK switch to EXT The PD 6 automatically select between the video and word clock VIDEO is shown in the CLK field when it is locked to a video clock while WORD is shown when it is locked to a word clock PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Bisn24m26513d AGH AGH AS Be LTC ere File Hotei BWF 290F Bk FREE GV GR00CIM 24bit Ef T MEAs 2Tk DIGI icon CLK field DIG IN A time code is recorded according to the TC GEN select switch setting see Recording time code in the following Recording time code The PD 6 is equipped with the internal IEC time code generator reader which is used when recording internal time code together with audio You can also record external time code or the internal generator time code while jamming to external time code Before recording time code the following three switch settings are needed Selecting the TC frame rate Using the FRAME switch select a desired time code frame rate from among 23 976 24 25 29 97 29 97DF 30DF and 30 The time code is recorded with the selected frame rate lt Note gt When the frame rate is set to 30 or 29 97DF the time code does not agree with clock time and slips off at the rate of 3 6 seconds per hour Also note that when selecting e
13. Shows the current reference clock INT EXT or DIGITAL 8 Battery field Shows the internal battery voltage When the AC adapter AD 15C is used it fully lights 9 TC field Shows the frame rate of recording time code and TC GEN mode It follows the FRAME and TC GEN switches PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions e When you set an unused disk If you set an unused disk after turning on the PD 6 the display prompts you to format the disk as below See page 24 for details about disk formatting CLIT u ENTER Format J e When you set a disk with recorded data If you set a disk with recorded data after turning on the PD 6 the file name and No are shown in the appropriate fields Bish24ii2hs1 3d HGH GEM Aes HAF DISC hlm 535 File Holi 290F 4Bk FREE B IHT lab ETT E CTR Other screens e Time display mode selection Each press of the TIME DISP MODE key when unSHIFTed switches the time display mode in the following order Shows LTC recorded on the disk You can set the start time of LTC recording using the LTC appropriate menu in the TC Setup mode LTC IN Shows incoming external LTC If no LTC is received is shown ABS Shows the absolute time which is set to OOHOOMOOSOOSF at the beginning of the file GEN Shows time code generated by the internal TC generator The
14. 8288 498 000 zadig TM RAM DVD LOCATION RECORDER M ode PD 6 Operation Manual lt DANGER gt VISIBLE OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM lt CAUTION gt e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Fostex A CAUTION About DVD RAM disks used with the PD 6 With the PD 6 only use DVD RAM disks which is confirmed by Fostex Operation confirmed disk model MAXELL DRMS V28R 8 centimeter DVD RAM disk double sided as of March 2003 lt Important notice gt Fostex does not guarantee the operation of the PD 6 when using a disk which is not recommended by Fostex About disk formatting Before starting recording be sure to format the disk in either of the following ways a e For a brand new disk Carry out the initial format see page 24 in the operation manual For a used disk Carry out the physical format see page 115 in the operation manual RISK OF ELECTRIC 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 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQU
15. Skip mode setting Skip mode The Skip mode menu selects the function of the kea SKIP CURSOR bp key With the Skip mode menu you can select File or CUE SETUPR a Adjust RTCE Disital out AES EBU Disital Skir mode File Skir mode BEE flashing Diasnoses Fef leel 2HdB SETUF F Adjust RTCP m h k u mO rel l fsltal VoL Aco COU irik Disital ink Diasnoses On kef leel 2hdB On Option Comment File You can select a desired audio file in order of created date using the SKIP CURSOR key default setting CUE You can skip to the previous or next cue point using the SKIP CURSOR key Diagnoses on off setting Diagnoses The Diagnoses menu selects whether or not creating a diagnoses file which logs errors during recording etc With the Diagnoses menu you can select On or Off SETUF t SETUF I Adjust RTCr Adjust ETC Disital out AES EBU Gisital ut AES EBU Disital ink Disital ink Skir mode File Skir mode File HOi aanoses On Diaasnoses flashing Ref level z2 d6 Ref level 2 d amp Option Comment On Creates a diagnoses file which logs errors during recording etc default setting Off Does not create a diagnoses file PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode Reference level setting Reference level T
16. The peak indicator lights because of the input overload during recording Input clip The internal battery voltage drops below the level set by the BATT warning menu BATT warning The remaining recording time of a disk gets under the specified time Disk warning SETIF SETUPRERROR TOHE Peak hold Fse Error tone Done rez moge F Orn Auto cue OFF Ineut clie fOr Pause time 2min BATT warnina On Error tone TS Disk warnings smin BATT warning iB Sil SETUPRFERROR TOHE SETUPFERROR TOHE Error tone Error tone i a Ori Write error gj flashing Input clie 0n Input clie 10n BATT warnina On BATT warnina On Disk warning smin Disk warning smin lt Write error gt Option Comment When the peak indicator lights because of the input overload during ff recording the error tone is not generated On default When the peak indicator lights because of the input overload during recording the error tone is generated lt Input clip gt Option Comment Ott When the peak indicator lights continuously because of the input overload the error tone is not generated On default When the peak indicator lights continuously because of the input overload the error tone is generated lt BATT warning gt Option Comment When the internal battery voltage drops below the level set by the BATT Off warning menu the error
17. With the Pause time menu you can set the pause cancel time between 0 and 9 seconds or infinity SETUP P Peak hold 3sec Tone rec modet Auto cue OFF PPasuse tine 2min Error toner BATT warning 1a 5 SETUFF Fesk hold 3sec Tone rec moder Auto cue Off Pause time ERR Error tone BATT warning 16 Sl m flashing Option Comment 0 1 to 9 9 minutes You can set the time in 0 1 minute steps the default setting is 3 seconds Infinity The infinity setting maintains the pause mode until the STOP key is pressed lt Note gt To save battery power we recommend to set the time as short as possible e CO D PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode 96 Error tone output setting Error tone The Error tone menu selects whether generating the error tone warning tone or not for each of four kinds of troubles see below independently The error tone is generated from the internal monitor speaker or headphones On the Error tone menu screen you can select On or Off of the error tone for Write error Input clip and BATT warning as well as can set the time for Disk warning lt Available conditions for generating the error tone gt The name in the bracket at the end of each condition shows each item name of the Error tone menu A write error happens during recording Write error
18. lt Note gt In the following procedure we assume that a recorded DVD RAM disk is set to the PD 6 and an audio file is loaded If no disk is set or the door is not locked you cannot make the IEEE1394 menu setting in the Utility mode 1 Set the IEEE1394 menu in the Utility mode to CONNECT and turn off the PD 6 power the menu setting is memorized even if the PD 6 is turned off Then connect between the PD 6 and the PC using an IEEE1394 cable and turn on the PD 6 power 2 While the PD 6 power is off connect between the PD 6 and the PC using an IEEE1394 cable and then turn on the PD 6 power while holding down the SHIFT key the IEEE1394 menu is automatically set to CONNECT How to disconnect the PD 6 To disconnect the PD 6 from the PC make the PC ready for disconnecting the PD 6 and disconnect the IEEE1394 cable then set the IEEE1394 menu to DISCONNECT The procedure for making the PC ready for disconnecting the PD 6 differs depending on the PC Please refer to the instructions of the PC If you turn off the PD 6 power with the IEEE1394 menu set to CONNECT and then turn it on next time the PD 6 starts up with the CONNECT set ting Therefore by repeating the procedure below you can easily connect more than one disk to the PC 1 Turn off the PD 6 power with the IEEE1394 menu set to CONNECT 2 Change a disk and turn on the PD 6 power again 3
19. s output connectors should be greater than 10kQ When convert a balanced output to unbalanced do not connect the unused pin to the ground pin and leave it open Though it lowers the output level 6dB it does not influence to the audio characteristics Set the monitor level as lower as possible regardless of whether using headphones or the internal monitor speaker When you do not operate the unit on battery power for a long period of time remove the battery or set the POWER SEL switch to EXT PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 About AC adaptor The optional genuine AC adaptor AD 15C is available Contact our dealer or sale office for purchasing the AD 15C lt Notes gt Use only the AD 15C for an AC adaptor Using another AC adaptor may damage the PD 6 due to the mismatch of the power voltage polarity etc When connect or disconnect the AC adaptor make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF Connecting the AC adaptor While the POWER switch of the PD 6 is set to OFF insert the XLR 4 32 type connector of the AD 15C to the DC IN connector on the right side panel of the PD 6 until it is locked Then connect the AC plug to the AC main outlet DC IN connector AC adaptor lt Note gt When using an external power supply such as the AC adaptor set the POWER SEL switch under the DC IN connector to the EXT position
20. seconds SETUP SETUP Default file namer Default file namer Default track namer Default track nameb Hext event Horaeeei Hext event Hol aeeel Keyboard US Keyboard US flashing APre Pec time 1ase Pre rec time losec Save user seturk Save User Set ur F Options Comment 1 second to The pre record time can be set in 1 second steps default 10 seconds 10 seconds lt Note gt When making recording at 88 2 kHz or 96 kHz Fs with the Pre rec switch set to ON the maximum buffered time is limited to five seconds Therefore even if you set the Pre rec time menu to more than 5 seconds the recording buffer can hold only 5 second audio data PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode Setup data saving Save user setup The Save user setup menu is used to save whole Setup data to a user box You can load the Setup data saved as required In the Save user setup menu screen you can select a user box where data is saved give a name to the box and save the data lt Note gt The settings of the default file name default track name and event number are not saved SETUP F SETUP RSaveUserSet ur Tiefault track namner wane USER SETUF Next event Hol Geeel y N Keuboard US c Box Holl ea te ne Pre rec time Asec Box No l ee Box Mo3fl Load user seturk Box Modl SETUP RSave User Set ur SETUP RSavellserSetur
21. 1 sesessssesesesessesesesessesesesesseresesessesesesesseresesesse 52 Connection example for recording 2 sesesssssesesssesessssesesssesesesesesesesesesssesessseressssese 53 Other connection examples oacnsssiscsececcesseecsscsiensscesnstursseasicees seetssonsuesetessenostesseaveweesusiers 54 Example of PC connection eesessesesesereeseeesesesesessesesesoseseceseseseresseseseseseeeesesosesessereseseseess 54 Example of USB keyboard connection esseseseseessseseseeseseseseesssesesesssseseseesssesesesessesesee 54 Power supply for external devices sesesssesseseseseseseseesesesesessereseseseseseesesenesesseesesesesese 55 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Input connection Analog audio signals mic line DC IN 12V 4 3 ANALOG MIC LINE IN EXT TIME CODE INT Our POWER SEL DG OUT 12V MAX 0 58 TOTAL oe Sync signal Digital audio devices External time code ont Analog audio devices Analog audio input connection The PD 6 provides six analog mic line input channels channels 1 through 6 with six channel mixing capability which allows location mixing and recording without the need of an external mixing console Six balanced XLR 3 31 type connectors which accept a wide range of audio signal level from mic to line are used To record an analog audio signal connect an analog source to any of the six
22. ANALOG IN connectors XLR 3 31 type and set the corresponding INPUT MODE switch to the appropriate position LINE D P or T according to the input source See Chapter 5 Recording playback on page 57 for details about the INPUT MODE switch setting The PD 6 s six channel mixer provides the phantom power supply which allows the PD 6 to accept condenser microphones as well as dynamic microphones It also provides HPFs High Pass Filters and limiters 48 lt A SSSSSSSSsSSSSSSSSSSSMsseF PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Digital audio input connection The PD 6 accepts digital signals conformed to IEC 60958 AES EBU or IEC 60958 S P DIF format the format of the digital source is automatically detected The digital connection is made via the D sub 25 pin DIGITAL I O connector To record a digital audio source connect a digital source to the DIGITAL I O connector and set the digital input channels appropriately using the Digital in menu in the Setup mode The digital input channels can be set in 2 channel pairs 1 2 3 4 and 5 6 When the PD 6 receives a digital source from the selected channel PLL Phased locked loop activates and locks to the input sync signal lt Note gt When the sampling frequency of the input signal does not match the FS 24 switch setting the switch setting indication shown on the screen flashes for warning Time code input connection The TIM
23. AbOUtTECOFING MOGES c ssccscciccecacesscuccesacccsadccecuscensstceseabesesedieesuacenscaccteezesssudesecacecssatees 26 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 About power supply The PD 6 is powered either by a battery which allows the unit to be used outside or by the AC adaptor Fostex Model AD 15C optional lt Note gt Make sure that the PD 6 power switch is set to OFF when changing a battery or when disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit The unit continuously accesses data when the power is on therefore the memory contents may be reset by the sudden power interruption About battery No battery is supplied with the PD 6 We recommend to use the IDX NP L50 IDX NP23 Sony NP 1 or equivalent for the battery of the PD 6 Typically 2 hour recording is possible using the fully charged IDX NP L50 note that the recordable time may vary depending on temperature or other condition lt Note gt When charging a battery charge to its full potential e Charging the battery Normally a battery is not charged when shipped therefore you must charge it before using Refer to the instruction of the battery you purchased for details about how to charge it lt Note gt The PD 6 does not provide the battery charging function Installing the battery Insert a battery into the battery compartment firmly from the open end on the left side panel with the battery terminals inside until t
24. Activates the TC Setup mode in which you can make the necessary settings for recording and playing back time code see page 81 To exit the TC Setup mode press the EXIT key 3 2 a IIIIIIIIIIIaaaaaaaIIIIIIaIaIaIaIaaaaMMaaMllmssmsmsmlml 10 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions SETUP UTILITY key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions When unSHIFTed Enters the Setup mode in which you can make settings for the preferences see page 87 To exit from the Setup mode press the EXIT key When SHIFTed Enters the Utility mode in which you can make settings related with disks see page 105 To exit from the Utility mode press the EXIT key FILE SEL EDL SEL key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions When unSHIFTed By pressing this key you can selects an audio file from among the files recorded on the current disk using the SEL dial see page 77 After selecting the file pressing the ENTER key to confirm the setting When SHIFTed Enters the EDL SEL mode In this mode you can create and edit an ALE file which should be registered during recording see page 123 To exit from the EDL SEL mode press the EXIT key TIME DISP MODE key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions When unSHIFTed Selects the time display mode from among ABS LTC TC IN and GEN When SHIFTed Switch
25. IN STEREO BUS LEVEI Some keys have the secondary function which is available when the SHIFT indicator is lit while the primary function is available when the SHIFT indicator is unlit In this manual we sometimes say when SHIFTed and when unSHIFTed instead of when the SHIFT indicator is lit and when the SHIFT indicator is unlit respectively 1 POWER switch Turns on or off the main power of the PD 6 The switch is fitted back from the panel surface in order not to switch it accidentally lt Note gt If the PANEL LOCK switch is set to the LOCK position you cannot turn off the power 2 SHIFT key indicator This key makes the shift mode active the indicator is lit or inactive the indicator is unlit If you press a key which provides its SHIFTed function while the shift mode is active the PD 6 goes into the SHIFTed function which is labeled under the key To enter to another mode press the EXIT key to quit the mode and carry out the same procedure lt Example gt By pressing the CONTRAST TC SETUP key while the shift mode is active you can make settings for recording playback time code 3 CONTRAST TC SETUP key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions e When unSHIFTed By pressing this key you can adjust the display contrast using the SEL dial After adjusting the contrast pressing the ENTER key stores the setting e When SHIFTed
26. In addition each of channels 2 4 and 6 provides a phase switch A 128 x 64 dot matrix backlit LCD display for showing various information is used which helped to design the PD 6 compact and lower power consumption You can select the display mode by a single key operation The level meter section can be enlarged A connector conformed to IEEE1394 is provided for connecting directly to a personal computer It allows transferring audio file data recorded by the PD 6 between the PD 6 and a personal computer A USB port is provided for connecting directly to a USB keyboard You can make setting and editing from a keyboard instead of the PD 6 panel keys Note that you cannot make all setting and editing from a keyboard The Cue function allows to store markers cue points during recording Cue points are used for the locate or skip function To use cue points for the skip function you have to set the Skip mode menu in the Setup mode to CUE The circle take function allows to put to desired recorded audio files Using this function you can make an OK take list easily The reference input level can be selected between 18 dB and 20 GB The selection is made in the Setup mode The default setting is 20 dB Built in accurate TC generator in 1 ppm accuracy for recording IEC time code The time code can be started by jamming to an external time code or from the desired time of the internal clock T
27. Limiter parameter menu in the Setup mode see Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 98 for details PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Selecting the sampling frequency You can select the sampling frequency Fs only when recording an analog signal by using the FS 24 switch on the top panel ees FS select switch You can select the Fs and quantization bit from among 44 1 16 bit 48 16 bit 44 1 24 bit 48 24 bit 88 2 24 bit and 96 24 bit The current setting is shown on the screen While receiving a digital signal the PD 6 automatically detects the Fs from the receiving digital signal which takes priority to FS 24 switch setting lt Note gt During recording you cannot change the Fs If you change the FS 24 switch setting during recording the switch setting becomes effective when recording stops Available formats for recording related to the FS 24 switch and REC TR switch settings RECTR 2 4 5 6 2 4 1 5 44 1 16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 48 16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 44 1 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes FS SW 48 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 88 2 24 Yes No No No No No 96 24 Yes No No No No No PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Selecting recording tracks According to the situation select the recording track mode from among the following using the REC TR select switch Depending on the
28. SHVUE USER SETUF SHUE USER SETUP E Seta Houers Now you can enter DIX QLL Sam m ox Hoi Bos Het eosseeo Eos Haf a desired name Box Ho3l Box Mosl Box Hog4 Box Ho4 lt User box selection gt Comment You can select a user box from among Box Number 0 through 6 lt Name entry gt Comment Up to 8 ASCII characters can be entered Setup data loading Load user setup The Load user setup menu is used to load Setup data saved in a user box In the Save user setup menu screen you can select a user box where data is saved and load the data If you select Default setup at the top of the list the default setup data is loaded lt Note gt If you load Default setup the settings of the default file name default track name and event number are initialized Note that the settings of these items are not changed when other user box data is loaded SETUP SETUP RLoad User Setur Default track namer Hext event Hol aaeal Eesboard Ls Pre rec time 1lisec Save USec Selurr Ecx Ho kkk Eos Hod kkkt Bos Hoz kkk Box Hol PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode ROM version checking Version In the Version menu screen you can check the software ROM version number and creation revision date SETUPRFJERS TOM POM version SETU
29. gt gt is shown In the REC RUN or 24H RUN mode user bit is not shown If you just check the information and do not make any editing press the EXIT key to exit the TC Setup mode Only when the time code generator mode is set to FREE RUN REC RUN or 24H RUN you can edit the start time by the procedure below 2 Press the ENTER key The frame value of time code starts flashing You can now edit the start time of the internal time code generator TC SETUPRSet Gen TC ERIT GEH To CRA mode TE tth tks ge flashing UDititk k E H Seti EWTER key 3 Use the lt lt SKIP CURSOR gt gt keys to move the edit position between the time digits and use the SEL dial or the numeric keys to enter a desired value After entering the whole time code value press the ENTER key to confirm the setting Pressing the CLEAR key clears the time value to zero lt Notes gt e Only when the time code generator mode is set to FREE RUN and the Gen Ubit menu is set to lt user gt you can also edit the user bit on this screen In this condition after step 2 above you can use the k lt 4 SKIP CURSOR 1 keys to moves the cursor position among the TC and Ubit digits So use the similar manner as described in step 3 above to edit TC and Ubit then press the ENTER key to confirm all the setting e After editing the generator start time reco
30. item at the bottom and press the ENTER key You are ready to enter information Carry out the same procedure as above for entering new information lt Note gt When adding information to New line enter the meta data header ID followed by data Deleting a description information 1 Select a line you want to delete and press the ENTER key You can now edit the information as described above 2 Use the CLEAR key to clear the whole information and press the ENTER key The line is deleted while the following lines move up e 111 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete file Using the Delete file menu You can delete the currently loaded audio file 1 Select the Delete file gt menu and press the ENTER key The Del file screen appears on which the current file number and file name are shown while Sure flashes UTILITY UTILITY Del file Edit file nameF File info F Restore Del filer OFtLimize diskF DELETE FILE File Wor Current file name HAE USL Sure flashing Format amp lt Note gt To cancel deleting a file press the EXIT key while Sure is flashing You cannot cancel the operation after starting deleting 2 Press the ENTER again The PD 6 starts deleting the current audio file While processing Please wait is fla
31. key AES EBU A digital signal is output by the IEC 60958 AES EBU format SPDIF A digital signal is output by the IEC 60958 S P DIF format 3 Press the EXIT key to exit the Setup mode Digital input channel setting Digital in The Digital in menu selects the input channel sources between digital and analog in two channel pairs channels 1 2 3 4 and 5 6 On the Digital in menu screen select the channels to be edited press the ENTER key and then select Digital or Analog SETUP F SETUPROisital in Adjust ETOF Cisital outtAeES EBU Atisital ink CH2 4 Disital Skir mode File CHS 6 Disital Diasnosesi On Fef level 26dB SETUPPOisital in SETUPPOisital in DIGITA th SEL DIGITAL IH SEL EE gs Geral CHS 6 Disital CHS 6 Disital Channels Option Default CH1 2 Digital or Analog Digital CH3 4 Digital or Analog Digital CH5 6 Digital or Analog Digital lt Note gt You can make digital recording to channels which select digital in the Digital in menu when the channels lock to a correct digital clock If the channels do not lock to a digital clock the analog inputs are selected automatically regardless of the Digital in setting The digital input signal format AES EBU or S P DIF is automatically detected by the PD 6 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode 92
32. on page 99 for details Example Action 001 wav when SCENE NAME and TAKE NUMBER are set to Action and 001 respectively The file extension wav is automatically appended If you repeat creating new files in the above setting the similar file name as above except that the take number is automatically incremented is given to each file If you make recording in either of two file mode 2 4TR or 1 5TR the names of two created files given are as below When Default file name is set to Date File 001 M15h 11m 25s 07jan 2003 wav begins by M File 002 B15h 11m 25s 07jan 2003 wav When Default file name is set to Take when SCENE NAME and TAKE NUMBER are set to Action and 001 respectively File 001 ActionM 001 wav M is appended after the scene name File 002 Action 001 wav X In both cases M stands for multitrack File 001 with M corresponds to the 4 track or 5 track file Also note that for the two files created in two file mode the younger file number is always assigned to the multitrack file In the example above 001 is assigned to the multitrack file while 002 is assigned to 1 or 2 track file 68 ______ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________ PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Recording digital audio Before executing recording of dig
33. or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions 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 at plugs convenience receptacles and the poi
34. 6 properly Cautions give advice regarding a possible hazard to equipment or personnel PD 6 DVD Location Recorder 12 ee PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the introduction and main features functions of the PD 6 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction The model PD 6 is a portable 6 track DVD location recorder using an 8 centimeter DVD RAM disk as a recording medium To get the best performance in the circumstance of location recording the PD 6 is equipped with a six channel mixer in a light weighted and small body and you can make reliable long time recording with an internal battery equivalent to the NP 1 type The PD 6 also offers video word sync capability allowing the perfect synchronization to video picture equipment such as a video camera In addition it is equipped with a connector conformed to IEEE1 394 for direct connection to a personal computer allowing transferring recorded audio file data to a personal computer for editing The versatile functions of the PD 6 make it the best location audio recorder for broadcasts and post productions Main features functions Equipped with an ATAPI 8 centimeter DVD RAM drive This drive is designed vibrationproof and ensures high speed access and reliability which only the optical disk system can afford The DVD RAM disk format is conformed to UDF Rev1 5 whic
35. Contents Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the brief introduction of the PD 6 as well as main features Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 This chapter describes some notes on the power supply as well as details about formatting a DVD RAM disk Read this chapter first before using the PD 6 Chapter 3 Names of Functions This chapter describes names and functions of keys and controls on the front and top panels as well as those of connectors on the left and right side panels If you are familiar with digital equipment you may roughly understand the functions the PD 6 offers Chapter 4 Basic connection This chapter describes basic connection between the PD 6 and external devices It includes details about how to connect analog audio signals digital audio signals an external time code and external synchronization signals as well as how to connect between the PD 6 and a personal computer by IEEE 1394 and how to make USB keyboard connection Chapter 5 Recording playback This chapter describes audio and time code recording playback using the PD 6 You can find description about how to make necessary switch setting or adjustment for audio and time code recording playback as well as about force jamming Descriptions for the skip and locate functions are also included Chapter 6 TC Setup mode This chapter describes the TC Setup mode which provides preferences settings related with time code recording playback suc
36. IN_ DC OUT POWER SEL DC OUT 12V MAX 0 5A TOTAL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 ANALOG MIC LINE INPUT connectors These connector receive analog audio signals mic or line level which can be sources of channels 1 through 6 Connectors XLR 3 31 type balanced GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 2 DC IN 12V connector Connects the AC adaptor Model AD 15C or an external battery Connector XLR 4 32 type _ 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 12V 3 POWER SEL INT EXT switch Selects the power supply source for the PD 6 When INT is selected the PD 6 runs with the internal battery NP 1type When EXT is selected it runs with an external power supply 4 DC OUT connectors Each connector outputs DC 12 V power You can supply power to up to two external devices 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 12V 30 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 5 TIME CODE OUT connector Outputs time code Connector XLR 3 32 type balanced GND HOT COLD OQJN 6 TIME CODE IN connector Inputs external time code Connector XLR 3 31 type balanced GND HOT 3 COLD 7 WORD IN terminate switch Terminates the word input signal by setting the switch to ON N 8 Blank cap for installing the option This part is reserved for installing the optional AATON 9 WORD VI
37. Normal mode No Files appears showing that no audio file exists on the disk BMF 2ODF 4Bk FREE LAT 24b t ETTE ET F If you format a disk in the Tape mode an audio file named Tape_mode1l wav is created and the screen as below is shown The track mode and Fs are fixed according to the settings of the FS 24 and REC TR switches when formatted If you want to change these settings you have to reformat the disk after setting the FS 24 and REC TR switches appropriately With a Tape mode file EET is shown below the file number on the display as shown in the screen example below EWF 290F Bk FREE BMA UT 24 ETT EE Em ZTF Editing the reel number volume label Reel No Using the Reel No menu you can edit the reel number of the currently loaded audio file The reel number is also used as the disk volume label and reel number editing always reflects to the disk volume label 1 Select the Reel No menu and press the ENTER key The leftmost character of the current reel number flashes and you can now edit the reel number by default S of SOO1 flashes UTILITY UTILITY Delete filer Delete filet Festore Del filer Restore Del filer OFtimize diskk m OFtimize diskk Format Format flashing dkeel Hos Dkkr Reel Ho hes l Fec Protect Off Bec Protect Off 2 Use the SEL di
38. TC OUT switch on the top panel to REPRO You can also make setting of the following menus in the TC Setup mode according to the situation 1 LTC start time setting using the Edit LTC start menu 2 TC output setting while paused using the Pause TC menu 3 Repro TC user bit setting using the TC Ubit menu See Chapter 6 TC Setup mode on page 81 for details about the TC Setup mode lt Note gt If the TC OUT switch is set to GEN always the internal TC generator time code is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector Cueing playback In the cue mode forward or backward cueing at up to 2 x speed is possible During playback pressing the F FWD or REW key enters the cue mode The cueing speed gradually gets faster unit it reaches the 2 x speed To cancel the cue mode press the PLAY mode PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Skip locate functions The PD 6 offers comprehensive skip locate functions Skipping by file When more than one audio file is created on the current disk you can quickly skip to the beginning ABS 0 of a desired track By pressing the m or pp SKIP CURSOR keys while the recorder is stopped you can skip forward or backward a file Therefore pressing the lt or gt gt key as many times as required skips to the beginning of the desired file lt Note gt To skip by file when pressing the k lt or b key the Skip
39. While the slate tone is being recorded you cannot record any external signal PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode Auto cue mode on off setting Auto cue The Auto cue menu selects whether or not recording a cue point at the record start position automatically when making recording to a Tape mode disk With the Auto cue menu you can select between On and Off lt Note gt The auto cue function can be active only with a Tape mode disk It is not active with a Normal mode disk lt Note gt You can manually create a cue point at a desired position by using the CUE key with either of a Normal or Tape mode disk You can edit created cue points or give labels to them SETUFF Feak hold Tone rec mo BHWto Cues Pause time B 2min Error tone BATT warning 16 Sl SETUP r Peak hold 35sec Tone rec moder Auto cues Fause time amp 2min Error toner BATT warnina 16 SU m flashing Option Comment Off default A cue point is not automatically created at the record start position On A cue point is automatically created at the record start position Pause cancel time setting Pause time The Pause time menu sets the pause cancel time After the pause cancel time has passed since the recorder entered the pause mode the recorder automatically cancels the pause mode and stops
40. adjust the input gain for each mixer channel within the following range When the INPUT MODE switch is set to D P or T You can adjust the norminal input level within the range between approximately 60 and 26 dBu When the INPUT MODE switch is set to L You can adjust the norminal input level within the range between approximately 30dB and 4 dBu Filter setting The PD 6 is equipped with the high pass filter circuit The cutoff frequency can be adjusted within the range between 50 Hz and 300 Hz and the filter slope can be selected between 6 dB oct and 12 dB oct The filter is useful to eliminate the wind noise during location recording or unnecessary low frequency noise when recording voice or sound You can make filter setting for each channel individually Limiter setting By using the limiter when recording microphone sound the signal level is prevented from exceeding a certain level In result the signal level fluctuation is suppressed You can activate the limiter channel by channel by setting the LIMITER switch to ON The PD 6 limiter uses the VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier circuit By default the threshold is 12 dB under the 24 bit full scale level all bits are on and the compressed ratio is 1 3 The limiter attack time is fixed to 20 ms while the release time is fixed to 150 ms You can set the threshold and level for each channel individually using the
41. beginning of the new file With a Tape mode disk every time you start recording after stopping recording recording is made from the current position MASKIP CURSOR gt cue DETE ESTANDBY PREREC JAM SLATE ees REC key SLATE switch STANDBY ley PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback lt Note gt If you have made recording unsuccessfully you can cancel the recording and clear the audio file immediately After recording is made pressing the STANDBY key while holding down the CLEAR key brings up the screen as shown below False Start ENTER Yes EXIT Ho Then pressing the ENTER key cancels the recording you made last time and clears the audio file After the PD 6 clears the file the display shows Com pleted briefly followed by the screen of the audio file which was loaded be fore the audio file you have just cleared was made To cancel clearing the file while the screen above is shown press the EXIT key The operation described above is effective only for the last recording and you cannot restore the file once it is cleared e Recording with the PRE REC mode active If you start recording with the PRE REC switch set to ON the buffered audio data is also recorded This function may prevent you from missing the beginning of important recording The buffered time is set to 10 seconds by default but this can be changed to desired time between 1 and 10 secon
42. code from the TIME CODE IN connector Set the Jam mode menu in the TC Setup mode if required see TC Setup mode on page 86 for details JAM switch R BUS L BUS R BU LBUS RBUS S Rer pre Oprost pre Orost Peros Pre rost TIME CODE IN oun POWER SEL DC OUT 12V MAX 0 5A TOTAL External TC PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Creating cue points The PD 6 provides the following three ways of creating a cue point Each cue point can be used as a marker 1 A cue point is automatically created at the recording start point only for a Tape mode disk 2 During audio recording you can create a cue point on the fly at the desired point 3 You can create a cue point using the cue point list on the screen Creating a cue point automatically at the recording start point To create a cue point at the beginning of recording automatically set the Auto cue menu setting in the Setup mode to On the default setting is Off When it is set to On a cue point 01 is automatically created at the beginning of recording when recording is made to a Tape mode disk See page 95 for details about the Auto cue menu in the Setup mode lt Note gt You can automatically create a cue point only when using a Tape mode disk With a Normal mode disk you cannot create a cue point at the beginning of recording automatically
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44. disk regardless of whether the power is on or off however the procedure below is assumed that the power is on 1 Slide the OPEN lever right and open the protection cover manually 2 Press the DISC UNLOCK bution to release the tray lock When the power is off you do not have to do this 3 Slide the EJECT lever to open the tray 4 Set or remove a DVD RAM disk to or from the tray and press the upper part of the tray to close the tray If you set an unused disk the display shows the screen for prompting disk formatting When inserting a disk to the tray make sure that the direction is right A T lt Note gt Depending on the condition when you turned off the power last time the disk lock may not be released on rare occa sions In such a case turn off and on the power then press the DISC UNLOCK button again to release the disk lock lt Notes gt When setting an unused new disk the message as shown in lt Figure 1 gt appears after reading the disk information prompting that disk formatting is Hon BWF DUO FHT JS required 7 EATER Format An unused disk may not be formatted with the UDF _ le format Rev 1 5 or may not have the BWF directory EG therefore it must be formatted with UDF Rev1
45. eseseesesessssesescsresesesseseseseesesesesseseseseeseseressese 111 Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete file cscesseeseresceeeeeeenenereeseeseeeeneeensees 112 Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del file ssscecssestesseeteerserseeseeseneeseneeeees 113 Optimizing the current disk Optimize diSk cecssesseseeeeseneeeeeeesseeeeeeneneseeeeenseneeenees 114 Formatting the current disk Format 2 s ccecsesseseeseenteneeneeneeneenseneeneeneenseneenseneeneeseeses 115 Editing the reel number volume label Reel No ssssscsteseestestenteeseesserseeneensensenees 118 Selecting the record protection On or Off Rec protect sssscseceeseeseseeeessneeeeees 119 Selecting the resume function On or Off RESUME secssceceeesssereeceeseeeneneeeees 120 Setting IEEE1394 connection IEEE1394 ceccscssssessseesssseessenscerseeseneeseeeeseeersarees 121 _e _ _ _ _ _ _____ _ _ a_vTXQ _ _ _ __a_ _ _ P 105 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Utility menu details The Utility mode includes execution menus and setting menus regarding disks and files The menu items may change when the PD 6 software is upgraded Execution menu Edit File name Function You can edit a file name of the currently loaded audio file File Info You can check audio file information descriptor file nam
46. gt If a disk is formatted in the Tape mode You cannot make recording in the Two file mode lt Note gt The position of M added to a multitrack file name depends on the File name mode setting in the Default file name menu of the Setup mode See Chapter 5 Recording playback on page 68 for details With a disk formatted in the Normal or Tape mode files are stored in the BWF directory An 8 centimeter DVD RAM disk allows recording to both sides so you can make recording in the Normal mode on side A while in the Tape mode on side B For details about how to format a disk in the Tape mode see Formatting a disk in Chapter 8 Utility mode on page 115 lt L D Normal mode disk ac gt Tape mode disk Resume rsm e gt Tape_mode1 wav 01 Resume rsm If a disk is formatted in the Tape mode the whole disk side is formatted as a single file so only a single audio file exists PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions NISNTV aIN SoTWNY e a STANDBY open mm lt Top panel section gt lt Front panel section gt lt Left side panel section gt PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions Left side panel Inputs outputs 1 TRS GO ANALOG LINE OUT AUX 1 0 Ee AUX OUT ATT 10dBu 4dBu 60dBu 1 ANALOG LINE OUT connectors Thes
47. information in the BWF BEXT Chunk Description In the Default track name menu screen select a desired track and then enter the desired name The default track names are initially set to track 1 track 2 track 3 track 4 track 5 and track 6 SETUP SETUP Def sult TrkWame Speaker mute Off Hg track 1 Limiter Paraneterk TREZC track File name mode Date TRESS Ctracks Default file name TRE 4 Ttrack4 AOetfault track namek TRESC tracks Hext event No BeeEL TRESCtrack Comment Up to 16 ASCII characters can be entered as a track name lt Note gt To edit a track name of a file use the Edit descriptor item in the File info menu of the Utility mode Next event number setting Next event No The Next event No menu sets the event number in the description information of an audio file The event number is recorded to each file as fEVENT information in the BWF BEXT Chunk Description With the Next event No menu you can set the desired number between 00001 and 99999 SETUPR O SETUP Limiter Faraneterk Limiter Farcaneterr Default file namer Default file name Default track nammet Default track namer AhMext event Ho Bae Hext event Hot EEEE flashing Kesboard US Keyboard US Pre rec time 18sec Pre rec time l sec Options Comment 00001 to 99999 The default is 00001
48. lt Notes gt e The edited value is reflected to newly recorded audio files It does not affect the current audio files e If the event number exceeds 99999 the number starts from OOOO1 again 100 USB keyboard type setting Keyboard PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode The Keyboard menu selects the type of a USB keyboard connected to the USB connector By connecting a USB keyboard you can control some of the PD 6 from the keyboard With the Keyboard menu you can select between US and JAPAN SETUFF Default file nanek Default track name t Hext event Ho nngai Aredwbosed s US Pre rec time 10sec Save User Sseturk SETUF F Default file name Default track name Hext event Moises Eeybosrd m re rec time l sec Save user seturk flashing Options Comment US A US keyboard can be connected JAPAN A Japanese keyboard can be connected lt Note gt See page 55 for details about how to use a USB keyboard for controlling the PD 6 Pre record time setting Pre rec time The Pre rec time menu sets the pre record time of audio pooled in the buffer When starting recording with the PRE REC switch set to ON recording is made from the pre recorded audio pooled in the buffer This allows glitch free recording With the Pre rec time menu you can set the pre record time between 1 and 10
49. mA ee o gt STEREO BUSS AUX OUT R p f HP MON SP AUX IN w HP MON SP x The following table shows availability of PD 6 record modes both for Normal and Tape mode disks The availability for a Tape mode disk is shown in parentheses Set the FS 24 and REC TR switches appropriately according to the table 44 1kHz 16bit 44 1kHz 24bit 2 track Yes Yes 48kHz 16bit 48kHz 24bit 1 5 track Yes No 48kHz 16bit 48kHz 24bit 2 track Yes Yes 88 2kHz 24bit 4 track No No 88 2kHz 24bit 2 track Yes Yes 96KHz 24bit 4 track No No 96kHz 24bit 2 track Yes Yes 88 2kHz 24bit 5 track No No 44 1kHz 16bit 44 1kHz 24bit 4 track Yes Yes 96kHz 24bit 5 track No No 48kHz 16bit 48kHz 24bit 4 track Yes Yes 88 2kHz 24bit 6 track No No 44 1kHz 16bit 44 1kHz 24bit 5 track Yes Yes 96kHz 24bit 6 track No No 48kHz 16bit 48kHz 24bit 5 track Yes Yes 88 2kHz 24bit 2 4 track No No 44 1kHz 16bit 44 1kHz 24bit 6 track Yes Yes 96kKHz 24bit 2 4 track No No 48kHz 16bit 48kHz 24bit 6 track Yes Yes 88 2kHz 24bit 1 5 track No No 44 1kHz 16bit 44 1kHz 24bit 2 4 track Yes No 96kHz 24bit 1 5 track No No 48kHz 16bit 48kHz 24bit 2 4 track Yes No 44 1kHz 16bit 44 1kHz 24bit 1 5 track Yes No PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback You can make recording on both sides A and B of an 8 c
50. mode menu in the Setup mode must be set to File The default setting is File If it is set to CUE change the setting Skipping by cue point You can quickly skip to a desired cue point on the current audio file By pressing the ma or gt gt SKIP CURSOR keys while the recorder is stopped you can skip to the next or previous cue point Therefore pressing the lt 4 or pr key as many times as required skips to the desired cue point lt Note gt To skip by cue when pressing the lt 4 or gt gt key the Skip mode menu in the Setup mode must be set to CUE The default setting is File so change the setting to CUE Locating to the beginning ABS 0 of a file While the recorder is stopped pressing the REW key while holding down the STOP key locates to the beginning ABS 0 of the current file quickly Locating to the end REC END of a file While the recorder is stopped pressing the F FWD key while holding down the STOP key locates to the record end position REC END of the current file quickly Locating to the previous locate point While the recorder is stopped pressing the LOCATE key locates to the position where you located last time A eee PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Locating to the desired time You can locate the recorder to the desired position by specifying the time value 1 While the recorder is stopped
51. mode to On the error tone is output from the monitor speaker or headphones whenever the corresponding input channel receives a loud signal which makes the indicator lit in red see Setup mode on page 96 31 PFL keys By pressing a PFL key you can hear the pre fader signal of the corresponding channel from the internal monitor speaker or headphones When any of the PFL keys is pressed the pre fader signal takes priority to the signal selected by the monitor selection switchs SOLO monitor select switch Monitor mode select switch and ST MONO monitor select switch eee B PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 32 33 34 LEVEL controls Each control adjusts the analog input level of the corresponding channel 1 to 6 You can control the signal level sent to the stereo buss When the DISC FEED switch is set to POST the LEVEL controlled signal is sent to the corresponding track PAN switches Each switch sets pan for sending the channel signal to the stereo buss STEREO BUS LEVEL control Adjusts the stereo buss master level Top panel part 1 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 X91503 4 5 6 ea p p INPUT SEL fairs miovu Me i la LLIE T2 REV NORM e PHASE INPUT GAIN flies A dB 330 4 30 a4 30 s 30 s0 26 6o I 26 uu 60 i 26 6o o gt 200 130 200 130 gt 200 130 200 Hz 309 so 300 so ao
52. now shows the Delete file screen on which Are you sure flashes ALEFEdit ALE ALErFEdit ALE HLL TAKE ale Delete file gGelete ALE filer HLL TAKE ale Save ALE filer Pr flashing Remake ALEF Edit ALE name Yesi EHTER kesa Video Format NTSC Ho Exit key 4 Press the ENTER key to delete the file entry If you do not delete the file entry press the EXIT key The audio file entry is deleted and the display returns to the Select ALE file screen 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the EDL SEL mode gt gt 3 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Exporting files using IEEE1394 Chapter 10 Exporting files using IEEE1394 This chapter describes how to transfer audio files between the PD 6 and a personal computer using TEEE1394 lt Table of contents gt Connection between the PD 6 and a PC ssssssecssssseeeeesesseeeeeesenseaeeenesnneeeesenenaeeeensnneeneeeas 137 How to disconnect the PD G ssesisssccisessessesscsseasessensssessessenccesescsssscesnneesansccscesessnescernessersensenae 137 Example of copying data to an external hard iSK cscecsesserseeeeeeeeeseneeeneseseeneeee 138 Example of exporting data to a computer application eescseeeeeecereeeeeeeeeneneeteneeenteeers 138 gt 55 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Exporting files using I
53. press any one of numeric keys The PD 6 enters the time edit mode while the TIME EDIT screen appears on the LCD display eet HEEE oon k SET EO FREE e NT jjant l 2 ETTE ETE lt Note gt The time value can be specified according to the time display mode selected before entering the time edit mode In the screen example above you can specify the time value based on LTC Enter the desired time value using the SEL dial or numeric keys You can move the field to be edited using the kea SKIP CURSOR PPI keys Pressing the CLEAR key clears the time value to zero After entering desired value to all fields press the LOCATE key The recorder quickly locates to the position at the specified time Locating to the desired cue point You can locate the recorder quickly to a desired cue point by selecting the cue point from the cue list While the recorder is stopped or playing back press the CUE key The CUE LIST screen appears CUE LISTF CLT J Al a Pea ye AH Cue 82 BahS ime B3 Cue 3 Glhz5m g H4 Cue Bq Hikdemii ba h h m HE h m C a Select highlight the desired cue point from the cue list using the SEL dial or the lt 4 SKIP CURSOR gt gt keys and press the LOCATE key The recorder quickly locates to the cue point lt Note gt Regardless of the Skip mode menu setting you can always locate to the desired cue point by using this function
54. recorded as Time Reference in Broadcast Audio Extension Chunk 1 Select the Edit LTC start gt menu and press the ENTER key The current LTC start time is shown Tc SETUFF Te SETUPFLTC Start LOOKUP LTC START Pause TC Off TO LUbit EEEEERRE Ser Gen Toe Gen Ubit ODMMYYFF Edit EHTER key JAM mode BOTH Exit EXIT key sky Ra pak HEF EESF If you just check the current LTC start time without editing the time press the EXIT key to exit the TC Setup mode To edit the LTC start time go to the next procedure 2 Press the ENTER key Initially the subframe value flashes and you can now edit the subframe of LTC start time Te SETUPFLTC Start TC SETUPFLTC Start LOOQEUP LTC START EDIT LT START flashing deb Hakpaks dp EES F p RH apt HEF r Edit EHTER kes Rewrite EHTER kes Exit EXIT key Exit EXIT key 82 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 6 TC Setup mode Use the SEL dial or the numeric keys to enter the desired start time You can select the flashing digit to be edited using the kta SKIP CURSOR PP keys The start time can be set between OOH OOM OOS OOF OOSF and 23H 59M 59S F 99SF is one less than the frame rate value After editing the start time press the ENTER key to confirm the setting Press the EXIT key to exit the TC Setup mode You can see the edited LTC start time reflected wh
55. selected mode the level meter section on the display is shown differently except a Tape mode disk 2TR You can record to a stereo track file 4TR You can record to a four track file 5TR You can record to a five track file 6TR You can record to a six track file You can record to a two track file and a four track file simultaneously 2 4TR For example you can record sources directly to the four track file and a rough stereo mix to the two track file You can record to a mono track file and a five track file simultaneously 1 5TR For example you can record sources directly to the five track file and a rough mono mix to the a mono track file lt Notes gt e When playing back each individual file recorded in the 2 4TR or 1 5TR mode the audio fed from the ANALOG LINE OUT connectors differs depending on the REC TR switch position See Playback on page 78 for details When making recording to a Tape mode disk the REC TR switch setting is not needed The recording track mode is determined by the REC TR switch setting when the disk has been formatted See Format menu on page 115 for details EXT DIGITAL aeea 2997 n ine DF EJ 04 4 PUL DISC UNLOCK EJECT mia Wion PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Selecting a recording source Using the DISC FEED switches select a recording source for each track PRE Channel
56. showing that now you can enter a reel number UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive INT OUG RaM Drive INT DYD RAH Feel Ho eel Moa Format Modei Hormal Format iode Hormal PhasicalFormat Off FhasicalFormat Off L ESECUTE J ESECIJTE J Cfmt time shy seh J Cfmi time sky stckppicks J 3 Enter a desired reel number using the SEL dial or the numeric keys For example you can enter S001 Use the kea SKIP CURSOR PPI keys to move the cursor position When using the numeric keys for entering characters pressing any other numeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically UTILITY Format Drive INT DOWO RAM Feel Ho Saal Format Modes PhssicalFormat off CEXECUTE J fmt time ckHAeEsES 1 lt Note gt There are two options for the Format mode Normal and Tape With a disk formatted in the Normal mode each time you make recording a new audio file is automatically created Meanwhile when formatting a disk in the Tape mode the whole disk is formatted as a single file In other words a Tape mode audio file is created on a disk For details about how to format a disk in the Tape mode see Formatting a disk in Chapter 8 Utility mode on page 115 5 6 7 8 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 Press the ENTER key twice to highlight EXECUTE and press the ENTER k
57. the VTR which is essential for location recording The jam function is available only when the TC GEN select switch is set to FREE RUN The table below shows how the PD 6 reacts depending on the TC GEN switch setting when you set the JAM switch to ON 24H RUN Invalid Void is shown REC RUN Invalid Void is shown When receiving external time code the internal generator can jam to it FREE RUN The user bit of the external time code is copied and maintained Runs the internal generator by the free run mode and records the current internal generator time as the start time EXT RUN Invalid Void is shown e Before activating the jam function check that the following conditions are satisfied 1 2 The TIME CODE IN connector is receiving external time code The time display on the Normal screen is set to LTC IN and external time code value is shown The external time code frame rate matches the FRAME select switch setting Otherwise if you try to activate the jam function Ilegal Frame is shown on the display and the operation is ignored e The following shows the basic jam operation procedure 1 2 T2 Feed external time code from a VTR etc to the TIME CODED IN connector Set the JAM switch to ON The display shows Force JAM and the internal generator takes over generating time code Cut off the external time
58. the normal screen and the skip mode is set to File Pressing the 4 or gt gt key skips to ABS 0 of the previous or next audio file You can skip to ABS 0 of the desired audio file by pressing the appropriate key as many times as required 2 While the display shows the normal screen and the skip mode is set to Cue Pressing the k lt or gt gt key skips to the previous or next cue point You can skip to the desired cue point by pressing the appropriate key as many times as required 3 While editing time or a label in the edit mode Pressing the k lt or gt gt key moves the cursor to right or left 21 CUE key This key functions as follows depending on the recorder condition During recording By pressing this key during recording the current position data is stored as a cue point on the fly The data is entered into the next available cue point see page 73 In any condition except during recording Pressing this key brings up the cue point list where you can check the cue points which hold data You can also locate to the desired cue point edit the cue point data and performs cue point entry see page 73 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 22 23 24 25 26 CIRCLE TAKE key Adds to the beginning of the name of the current audio file If the name of the current audio file already has at the beginning pressin
59. the system master clock INT The internal clock is the master INT is lit on the display The external word or video clock is the master EXT is lit on the display EXT The PD 6 automatically detects the clock type word or video When the PD 6 locks to a word clock WORD is lit When it locks to a video clock VIDEO is lit When it does not lock to the clock WORD or VIDEO flashes and it runs with the internal clock reference The external clock available in the external digital signal is the master DIGI is lit on the DIGITAL display When the PD 6 locks to a clock DIGITAL is also lit on the display When it does not lock to the clock DIGITAL flashes and it runs with the internal clock reference 4 FS 24 switch Selects the Fs sampling frequency and Bit quantization bit for recording Depending on the setting the available recording track modes change as follows RECTR 2 4 5 6 2 4 1 5 44 1 16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 48 16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes FS 24 44 1 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SW 48 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 88 2 24 Yes No No No No No 96 24 Yes No No No No No 5 REC TR select switch Selects the recording track mode from among the following 2TR You can record to a stereo track file 4TR You can record to a four track file 5TR You can record to a five
60. tone is not generated When the internal battery voltage drops below the level set by the BATT On default ee warning menu the error tone is generated PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode lt Disk warning gt Option Off Comment When the remaining recording time of a disk gets under the specified time the error tone is not generated 1 to 9 minutes When the remaining recording time of a disk gets under the specified time the error tone is generated default setting is 3 minutes The time can be set in 1 minute steps Battery warning setting BATT warning The BATT warning menu sets the threshold of the battery power voltage for automatically ending recording or playback releasing the disk lock or generating the error tone while the PD 6 is running with the internal battery To generate the error tone when the battery power voltage drops below the threshold the BATT warning item in the Error tone menu must be set to On With the BATT warning menu you can set the threshold between 10 5 V and 13 0 V SETUP Peak hold 35sec Tone reg moder Auto cues Off Pause time 9 2min Error tore BEATT warning 1 Sl SETIF Peak hold sec Tone rec mode b Auto cue Off Fause Error BATT warnins PERRET time 8 2min toner m flashing 10 5 V to 13 0 V default 10 5 V Option C
61. track file 6TR You can record to a six track file 2 4TR You can record to a two track file and a four track file simultaneously 1 5TR You can record to a mono track file and a five track file simultaneously PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 10 11 12 lt Note gt See Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 on page 26 for details about the recording track modes lt Note gt When a Normal mode audio file is played back the level meters show the levels of tracks selected by the REC TR select switch AUDIO FILE select switch Selects the file format BWF or OPT of a recording audio file While the file is played back the switch setting takes priority lt Note gt This software version does not support the OPT position Always use the unit with the AUDIO FILE select switch set to BWF TC OUT switch Selects the time code source REPRO or GEN fed from the TIME CODE OUT connector lt Note gt See Chapter 6 TC Setup mode for details about output time code setting PULL UP DOWN switch Selects pull up 0 1 or pull down 0 1 of the sampling clock The current TC frame rate also changes according to the switch position OPEN lever Opens the tray protection cover To close the cover press down the cover EJECT lever Opens the disk tray When a disk is set on the tray release the disk lock by pressing the DISC UNLOCK button bef
62. 02 Setup data loading Load user setup sccsccsscssecsscssecsecssececssceeeessceneeses 102 ROM version checking Version cssssscssessescescsscsssssssseeseeceeseessesesseceeses 103 Ghapter 8 Utility MOG ccsdsesiciccstsarecstiaversseaiasusveceteuvavennsvasastiveleveivaveorsvedeniscereviueevastrostinuate 105 Utility menu details 0s cas secieessoustreveroousedsatcnacosaseasstcsocaesestasiosesnaads Gueersusicesente 106 How to select a Utility menu sscccsscssesserssscsssscosecsscssceseessrsssessesersensess 107 Editing a file name Edit file name ccccssecssrsssssssscesecsecsscrsesssessess 108 Editing a file information editing File inf0 esessesesesseseseesesesseseseeseseseese 109 Checking file information 0 0 0 ceescsscssscssessessessessesseseecesecseeseeseessesseeenes 109 Checking a description information essesesesesesesesesessssesesssesessseseseseseseses 109 Editing a description information essesesssesesesesesesesesessseeessssesesesesesesesesess 111 Adding a description information essesesessesessseesesesessesesssreseseesssesessesesese 111 Deleting a description information sesesssesesesssesesessseeesesesseeeesssseeeessssee 111 Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete file eee eeseeseeeeeeeeeees 112 Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del file essoesesesseeessssesesseseseese 113 Optimizing the current disk Optimize disk e eseseoeesesesesseses
63. 394a Draft 2 0 4pin Series A Receptable XLR 4 32 type 12 18V DC HR10A 7R 4S Hirose 4 pin female x2 e Rated output voltage maximum output current 12 18V DC O 5 A total combined REMOTE e Connector IEEE1394 e Connector USB e Connector DC IN e Connector e Input power requirement DC OUT e Connector MONITOR SPEAKER e Maximum output level 720mW dees det Recording device Recording Format Recording Medium Sampling Frequency Quantization Recording Track Track mode ATAPI DVD RAM drive 8cm BWF SDII amp AIFF planned future option 8cm DVD RAM 44 1 48 88 2 96kHz 16bit 44 1 48kHz 24bit 44 1 48 88 2 96kHz 6 2track 44 1 48 88 2 96kHz 4track 44 1 48kHz 5track 44 1 48kHz 6track 44 1 48kHz 2 4track 44 1 48kHz 1 5track 44 1 48kHz m 3 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 11 Specifications R P Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Line Mic Dynamic Range Reference Recording Level T H D Cue Point Chunk 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB fs 44 1kHz 48kHz 20 Hz to 40 kHz 2 dB fs 88 2kHz 96kHz 100dB ADC DAC 24bit ref 20dB fs 48kHz typical 87dB ADC DAC 24bit ref 20dB fs 48kHz typical 100dB ADC DAC 24bit ref 20dB fs 48kHz typical 18dB 20dB selected the SETUP mode Less than 0 01 1kHz 1dB ADC DAC 24bit ref 18dB fs 48kHz typical 100 Dimensions Weight Power sources Power con
64. 5 format lt Figure 1 gt When an unformatted disk or a disk which is not formatted in UDF format is set the PD 6 JTILITYFaormat automatically brings up the Format menu see Drive IHT OWO FaM lt Figure 2 gt in the Utility mode after reading the Wurm E Sa disk information This shows the disk is not UDF Format a ee formatted and must be formatted with UDF Rev1 5 Ta ES ET i If you do not format the disk press the EXIT key SEmt time EHEEMEHE 9 The PD 6 releases the disk from locking so that you lt Figure 2 gt can remove the disk from the tray PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 Initial format of a disk The operation procedure below is assumed that an unused DVD RAM disk is set to the PD 6 If you have a disk formatted with FAT32 etc you can format it with the similar procedure 1 While the message Non BWF DVD FMT is shown press the ENTER key The PD 6 automatically enters the Format menu When an unused disk is set the Reel No field is blank and you have to enter a desired reel number vel ae UTILITY FF ormat WF OWO FMT Reel Ho Ri Format J Format Mode Hormal ol Eject readu jp FhasicalFormat Off CE ED FREE AA abit CEXECUTE J l 2 ETTE ETF Cfmt time kpkkHkkg J 2 Select Reel No using the SEL dial and press the ENTER key The leftmost digit of the Reel No field starts flashing
65. After Selected IEEE1394 is shown on the display connect the cable 4 After copying the disk contents to the PC make the PC ready for disconnecting the PD 6 and disconnect the cable gt 37 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Exporting files using IEEE1394 Example of copying data to an external hard disk Also note that the procedure below is assumed that the PD 6 is connected to the PC and the IEEE1394 menu in the Utility mode is set to CONNECT lt Note gt While the IEEE1394 menu is set to CONNECT the keys and controls on the PD 6 panel are disabled 1 Make sure that the PD 6 drive icon is shown on the PC desktop the icon design differs depending on the PC 2 Start up an appropriate application such as Explorer on the computer and copy an audio data file in the PD 6 drive to the hard disk Example of exporting data to a computer application The procedure example below shows how to export PD 6 data to Digidesign Pro Tools for Macintosh For details about how to use Pro Tools see the instructions supplied with the Pro Tools software application Note that the screen examples below may differ from the screen you actually see 1 Start up the application software Pro Tools in this example 2 Click Audio on the Pro Tools screen to pop up the audio region list menu indicated by arrow 1 3 Select and click the Import Audio menu from the popup menu indicated by arro
66. C OUT switch setting time code recorded on a disk REPRO TC or generated by the internal time code generator INT GEN TC can be output Word clock output connection Using the WORD OUT connector BNC type you can feed a word clock to a digital device which needs to get a word clock for synchronization Monitor output connection The stereo buss L R signals can be output from the AUX OUT connectors So you can monitor the stereo buss signals from an external monitor system as well as from the internal monitor speaker and headphones PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Connection examples 52 Connection example for recording 1 The following shows the example of using the PD 6 with microphones which makes the best use of the PD 6 and can be applied to news gathering audio recording for film etc In the example below audio signals from microphones and time code generated by the external time code generator are simultaneously recorded to the PD 6 while the same time code is also recorded to the VTR along with a video camera signal Up to six microphones can be connected to the PD 6 input channels Each of the input channels provides the phantom power supply gain control limiter and high pass filter allowing the PD 6 to accept any kinds of microphones The external time code generator output is connected to both the VTR s time code input and the PD 6 TIME CODE IN connector Using t
67. CCEORN sinnon aiaeeiiee aiteke 54 Example of USB keyboard connection eessesesesesessesesesesseresesesseresesesseresesesse 54 Power supply for external devices ssssesssesesesesessesesssesesesesessesesssesesesesesee 55 Chapter 5 Recording playback sannnnunnenununnununnununnnunnununnunununnununnnnunnnunnunnnnnnnnnnn nn nnn ennen 57 Recording analog audio sesesessesessreeseseeseseeeeseseesesssresearesessarosesseseesereseeseeessese 58 Selecting an input SOULCE eseesessesesessessesessesesseseesessesesresessesseseseesesseseesesseseseese 59 AGjuStinig theinput gait seen ocine aiaei a e iasa 59 Filter seting neea eie EN EEKE NE TENera STEE tevesduiseeveevets 60 Limiter SCLIN g r a a e aaa ara raeino ao T tenes riS ethan le 60 Selecting the sampling frequency cccssescescesesceccssesceccesescesceseecescesencencess 6l Selecting recording trackS cseseessssseccescescsssesssssssscessecsessesseseeceesenseeeees 62 Selecting a recording SOUrCe ssessssesessseesesesossesesseseseseesesesossesesesoesesessesesoseese 63 Adjusting the recording ley l scroscio iiaa 63 Monitoring recording signals esseesesessseesesessseeseseseseeseseseseeseseseseessseseseessses 64 Ma kingrecordih js ciecctseescotsatscediecviieasesiaassccedvesusdilavadstesteauteshtoststestatucostevss 65 Recording with the PRE REC mode active cscscssessesseseccesceeseesees 66 Recording a slate tone slate mic signal sesesssese
68. CK key on the panel 1 PLAY SHIT STOP CUE 2 STOP SHIFT REC PAUSE 3 REC SHIFT REW SKIP CURSOR i 4 GND SHIFT FF SKIP CURSOR gt gt 5 SHIFT V BATT 12 24 V Max 500 mA 6 REW a 7 VBATT This pin always supplies the voltage regardless of whether the POWER switch is set to ON or OFF 8 FF delivers a voltage regardless of the POWER switch setting lt Caution gt Pin 7 DC 12V supplies the PD 6 operation voltage If it is short circuited to GND or use it with a heavy load the PD 6 internal battery life may be exhausted faster or the PD 6 may generate heat abnormally Be careful not to use it with a heavy load or short circuit it to GND 6 IEEE1394 connector Exclusively used to connect to a PC allowing you to transfer audio files between the PD 6 and the PC 1 TPB 2 TPB 3 TPA 4 TPA 7 USB connector Used to connect to a USB keyboard allowing you to control the PD 6 from the keyboard see Operation from a keyboard on page 54 1 VBUS 2 D T 7 a T rer a 3 D 4 GND 8 EJECT lever Used to remove the internal battery NP 1 type from the battery compartment 9 Battery compartment Stores the battery NP 1 type PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions Right side panel Inputs outputs 1 2 XLR DC
69. Creating a cue point on the fly You can create a cue point at the point you press the CUE key during recording Up to 99 cue points can be created CUE key RBUS Bus R BUS L BUS R BUS L BUS oiscreeD Dor eor eros Dror pre Orosr pre Dost Peak PFL J Peak PFL C oo Te If you press the CUE key during recording a cue point holding the current time value is created while Cue Stored is a cue number and the time value are briefly shown on the screen The least number unused for the existing cue numbers is assigned to the cue number automatically You can edit the label of a cue point edit the cue position time data or delete a cue point Cue points can be used for locate and skip functions PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Viewing the cue point list Pressing the CUE key while the recorder is stopped brings up the CUE LIST screen as shown below In this screen the existing cue points are listed You can scroll the list by using the SEL dial or ka SKIP CURSOR b gt key CLTCs CUE LIST m F 5 02 Cue B2 Bah5lm2 03 Cue B3 Gih25m g f4 Cue a4 Bihj mil os h m BE h m In the screen example above cue points 1 through 4 are created while no data is stored on and after cue point 5 The time data is shown by the time display mode before bringing up this screen in the above example by the LTC mode Editing a c
70. DEO IN WORD OUT connectors The WORD VIDEO IN connector receives word or video clock It automatically detects the clock type word or video The WORD OUT connector feeds a word clock Connectors BNC type 10 DIGITAL I O connector Receives and feeds AES EBU or S P DIF digital signals Connector 25 pin D sub connector You can make AES EBU or S P DIF selection using the menu in the Setup mode Signal Hot Cold Terminal treatment Input 1 2 1 14 Input 3 4 2 15 13 1 Input 5 6 3 16 Input 7 8 4 17 Open Output 1 2 5 18 Output 3 4 6 19 25 14 Output 5 6 7 20 Output 7 8 8 21 GND Frame GND 10 12 13 22 23 24 25 Open 9 11 e The pin assignment is compatible with the 25 pin D sub connectors provide on the Fostex 8350 and Yamaha equipment e Recommended connection cable DBK 258 DB 25 M TO 4XLR M AND 4XLR F 5M 16 5FT AES EBU DIGITAL AUDIO TRANSFER CABLE HOSA TECHNOLOGY INC PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions Front panel part 1 We divide the front panel into three parts and describe names and functions of controls for each section 1 23 45 6 7 8 1 3 2 4 4TR 3 5 2 4 6 1 5TR 3 5 2 4 6 5 6TR R A arae ban L BUS R BUS L BUS R BUS S R BUS LBU pisc reen Pe Dros pre post Peros Peros pre Ppost pre D Post PD 6 DVD LOCATION RECORDER PEAK PFL MONITOR
71. E CODE IN connector balanced XLR 3 3 1 accepts SMPTE EBU time code To record external time code set the TC GEN mode switch to EXT RUN When the PD 6 receives valid external time code from the TIME CODE IN connector the EXT TC indicator is lit on the screen When time code satisfies the following conditions it is valid 1 Runs in normal direction and value is continuous 2 Sync word matches the frame rate 3 Time code is not dropped out e For details about how to jam to external time code see Chapter 5 Recording playback described later Sync signal connection The PD 6 provides the WORD VIDEO IN connector BNC type which is used to lock the PD 6 to an external word or video reference The connector accepts a word or video clock from an external device which easily makes the PD 6 locked to the external device The PD 6 also provides the WORD OUT connector which feeds a word clock to an external device Monitor signal input connection The PD 6 provides the AUX IN connector which receives an external monitor signal A Hirose 10 pin connector is used for the AUX IN connector The signal received by the AUX IN connector is sent to the PD 6 monitor section and can be monitored via headphones or internal monitor speaker in the similar manner to stereo buss signals PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Output connection Analog audio devices
72. EEE1394 By connecting the PD 6 to a personal computer via the IEEE1394 connector audio file data can be transferred PD 6 audio data can be copied to a hard disk on the personal computer or exported to an application software such as Digidesign Pro Tools IEEE1394 cable personal computer IEEE1394 connector lt CAUTION gt The following OS can properly recognize the PD 6 DVD RAM drive disk connected to an IEEE1394 port on PC without installing an exclusive driver software or writing software but depending on the OS read write function is limited lt Macintosh gt Mac OS 9 2 2 Read Write is possible Mac OS X Read is only possible Write is prohibited lt Windows gt Windows 98SE ME Read is only possible When Windows 98SE ME 2000 or XP is used by installing the writing software Instant Write from Pinnacle Systems Inc ex VOB Read Write becomes possible Please remember that recognition of PD 6 DVD RAM drive may differ depending on the PC environment Instant Write is included in the package software Instant CD DVD from Pinnacle Systems Inc InstantWire and Instant CD DVD is a registered trademark of a Pinnacle Systems Inc 136 4 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Exporting files using IEEE1394 Connection between the PD 6 and a PC Use either method 1 or 2 below for connecting the PD 6 to a PC It is assumed that the PC has already started up in the following description
73. ES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE a INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer 23 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location
74. External device lt Notes gt e The DC OUT connectors can deliver in total up to 0 5 ampere electric current at DC 12V Make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices connected to the DC OUT connectors does not exceed 0 5 ampere We strongly recommend to use the DC OUT connectors while the PD 6 is running with the AC adaptor or an external battery If you use the DC OUT connectors to supply the power to one or two external devices while the PD 6 is running with the internal battery the battery power is exhausted quickly PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections o_O PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Chapter 5 Recording playback This chapter describes basic audio and time code recording playback as well as cue point creation and skip locate function lt Table of contents gt Recording analog audio ssesceseeeesseeessenenseeesseeenseeeseeeeseeesenensensneeesnseesnseeeeseeenseeesseeeeueeeeuenenentensenenses 58 Selecting an INPUE SOUITCE occscecesacassdcecessdececicacesncecasedacssncacassecdeessdaslesiaencheccbassasteleddeasaadeeencunetens 59 ACJUSUNE th input GAT ccc ccsiseceeseseceetanctseteaacaceteuldaceucachdsistscdusadeeddcleasdaccstbcbesaadScasldanuid ESEE aaa 59 Filterset no dinin Aara ee eA ental EA se og ak linen Aili ee A 60 Limiter setting norite tiera ere aR A Jiueitea cate date E che Sater 60 Selecting the sampling frequency t
75. FF Hext event No g i Keyboard US Pre rec time 1lisec Save user seturk Load user seturk Werk LT B FEBS aS KORE G7 25 REU KERB 2 15 FEW PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode 1046 1 vO OvVOV PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Chapter 8 Utility mode The Utility mode includes menus for settings and operations regarding disks and files This chapter describes details about each menu in the Utility mode lt Table of contents gt Utility menu CLOT GAS estes eta cat tanec atte ncdsmnentidtannstdnbeddanonanmundatensaandsanaeaunnnbatantccouses 106 How to select a Utility menu sai cis ica cca eee ncaa sites asic onta ven sisn tae encaedtadteucsansnactavionses 107 Editing a file name Edit file name 2 ccccccsscesceeeeeeseesteneeneensenensenseneeneeneeneennensenneneees 108 Editing a file information editing File info sssssceeseenenerseeeseeeneeerseeeeneeseneeensees 109 Checking file information cccsccsccssessessessessesscsscsscssesseseeceeceecesenseacecsessecseeeeees 109 Checking a description information e sesesssessseesesesesessessseseseseseesesesesesserssesesesese 109 Editing a description information cccccssesessessessessescsscssssessessesscsscssessessenes 111 Adding a description information cccscscsscsscsscescescescescecscscesceesecessersesees 111 Deleting a description information
76. LEF Se lect ALE file Hew file gt 2 Select highlight an ALE file you want to delete and press the ENTER key The display changes to show the Edit ALE screen on which you can select an editing menu 3 Select Edit ALE name using the SEL dial and press the ENTER key The display now shows the Edit file name screen on which the leftmost character of the current ALE file name is flashing LEFEdit ALE ALEREdit ALE ALL TAKE ale Edit file name Delete ALE filer i Save ALE filer m H LL THEE ale Femake ALEF flashing Edit ALE namek Video format FAL Use the kea SKIP CURSOR PPI keys to move the cursor position and use the SEL dial or the numeric keys to enter a desired character By pressing the CLEAR key repeatedly when the cursor is pointing the leftmost character you can clear the whole name The file extension is automatically added to the name 4 After completing editing the name press the ENTER key The new name is confirmed and the display returns to the Edit ALE screen on which you can select an editing menu 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the EDL SEL mode np 5 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt Remaking an ALE file If you edit an audio file which is used in the ALE file and the start time end time or the description in
77. NTER key The subframe value of the current time data flashes showing that you can now edit it Select the edit point using the kea SKIP CURSOR PPI key edit the value using the SEL dial and confirm the setting by pressing the ENTER key CUE LIST Edit CLTC CUE LISTkEdith CLTC CUE Ho Be Eqdit CUE Ho e2 Edit Label Cue Hz Labelftue a2 I1 J os LE lt FPosition gt Sean ST aioe Lot last ABhS 1 w2hs1 of PEst Deleter Delete lt Note gt Pressing the CLEAR key resets the time value to zero 00h 00m OOs OOf OOsf e Deleting a cue point To delete an unnecessary cue point select Delete using the SEL dial and press the ENTER key Sure flashes Press the ENTER key to delete the cue point from the list CUE LIST Edith LTC3 CUE LISTFEditk LTC CUE He 82 Edit CUE Wo zZ Edit LabellCue BZ LabelCCue Z J Position Position gt Bono lm2hs lat isst Beh im2hsief ist Deleter lt Note gt After deleting a cue point the label column of the cue point becomes empty while the time value column shows h m s f Creating a new cue point using the cue list screen Using the CUE LIST screen you can create a new cue point Select a desired cue number which does not hold data By pressing the ENTER key time data of the current recorder position is stored as the cue point In the exam
78. Never use the PD 6 at more than 18 volts or less than 12 volts You can check the internal battery voltage on the display indicated by the arrow in the screen example below The current battery voltage is shown in the dotted bar meter Each dot corresponds to approximately 0 2 V When the battery voltage is less than 10 4 V all dots are unlit When it is 14 0 V or more all dots are lit Note that the battery life depends on the battery The Also note that it fully lights when the AC adaptor is used The PD 6 has the facility for sounding the warning tone from the internal monitor speaker or headphones when the supplied voltage of the battery or the external power supply voltage becomes improper lt Notes gt e You can make the setting for generating the warning tone by the Error tone menu in the Setup mode See Setup mode on page 96 for details If the power supply voltage exceeds 18 bolts the PD 6 may be damaged Never supply more than 18 volts to the PD 6 If the battery is dead or the power supply section has a trouble by surge current etc the protection circuit works and the power is shut off In such a case set the POWER switch to OFF replace the battery with a charged one then set the POWER switch to ON again If the PD 6 does not return to the normal condition after the operation above there may be some trouble in the circuit PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Bef
79. O SOLO Monitors a single track input channel in mono ST Monitors a stereo mix of tracks input channels MONO Monitors a mono mix of tracks input channels ST MONO monitor select switch When the monitor mode select switch is set to MONO or ST this switch selects the tracks input channels to be monitored SOLO monitor select switch When the monitor mode select switch is set to SOLO this switch selects the track input channel to be monitored Note that when the monitor mode select switch is not set to SOLO this switch is not effective 64 A PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Making recording After making the necessary switch level settings for recording you can start recording lt Note gt By default you can make recording of analog input signals of all mixer channels if each channel receives only an analog signal If a channel receives both an analog and digital signals the digital signal takes priority and the analog signal of this channel is not recorded If you want to make recording of analog signals for some channels and digital signals for the other channels simultaneously use the Digital in menu in the Setup mode to select the analog or digital inputs for each two channel pairs See Digital input channel setting on page 91 for details about the Digital in menu 1 To start recording slide the REC key
80. ONE 4POP TONE Off Tone rec mode setting Auto cue setting On Off Off Pause cancel time setting 0 1 to 9 9 minutes infinity 3 minutes Write error On Off Input clip On Off BATT warning On Off Error tone setting Disk warning Off 1 min to 9 min in 1 minute steps 3 minutes BATT warning setting 10 5 V to 13 0 V in 0 5 V steps 10 5V Speaker mute On Off setting On Off Off Grouping Mono 1 2 1 6 Mono Limiter parameter setting Threshold 6 dB 12 dB 12 dB Ratio 1 3 1 5 1 3 File name mode Date Take Date Gesnenane Up to 15 characters can be entered Default File name setting available only when the Fill name mode is set to Take 001 to 999 available only when the Fill name mode is set to Take at Take number TR1 track1 TR2 track2 Default track name setting Trs Up to 16 characters can be entered nage TR4 TR5 TR6 track6 Next event number setting 00001 to 99999 00001 USB keyboard setting US JAPAN US Pre rec time setting 1 to 10 seconds 10 seconds User setup data saving Box 0 through 6 User setup data loading Default setup Box 0 through 6 Version checking Rf S eee eee ee ee eee PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode How to select a Setup menu To select a desired Setup menu and make editing or carry out the operation use the following keys and dial
81. Remains sek PB 3 Press the EXIT key to exit the Utility mode te _ _ _ _e_ oeeoeee _ _ _ es nn _ lt 3XaXnXKXK e PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Formatting the current disk Format Using the Format menu you can format the current disk In the following description we assume to reformat a used DVD RAM disk in the Normal or Tape mode See Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 on page 24 for details about initially formatting an unused disk lt Notes gt On a disk formatted in the Tape mode an audio file whose record track mode and Fs match the REC TR and FS 24 select switch settings when formatting is taken place is created Therefore before formatting a disk in the Tape mode make sure to set the REC TR and FS 24 select switches on the top panel appropriately Also note that you cannot carry out Tape mode formatting in the following FS 24 and REC TR switch conditions When the REC TR switch is set to 2 4 or 1 5 file mode regardless of the FS 24 switch setting When the REC TR switch is set to 4 5 or 6 while the FS 24 switch is set to 88 2 or 96 If you are going to carry out Tape mode formatting in any condition above Illegal FS Illegal FS or TR or Illegal REC TR is shown and the operation is ignored 1 Select the Format gt
82. S LBUS ABUS PRE Post Pre ros PrE Post STEREO BUS LEVEL 28 27 26 25 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 17 Alphanumeric keys While the display shows the normal screen pressing any of the numeric keys enters the time data edit mode After editing time data you can locate to the edited time position see page 78 While the PD 6 is in any of the edit modes you can enter time data or name lt Key example gt Using the 3 key you can enter d e f D E and F as well as 3 18 LOCATE key Locates to the desired position in the following manners 1 While a cue point is selected pressing the key locates to the selected cue point see page 79 2 While time data is edited pressing the key locates to the edited time position see page 79 3 While the display shows the normal screen pressing the key locates to the previously located point the default setting is ABS 0 19 CLEAR key Pressing this key functions as follows 1 While entering characters Erases the next character on the right of the cursor position 2 While editing time data Clears time data and sets it to 00h 00m OOf OOsf 3 While the Peak hold setting menu in the Setup mode is set to co Resets the peak level indication on the level meters 20 44 SKIP CURSOR gt gt keys These keys function as follows 1 While the display shows
83. S Of Sale yin ketal teal ael cote tet eric d Moc eo ieee 8 Precautions ON installation oo essesssessecssescscsseccsseescsssecsssescssceessessessseseesssesees 8 A DOUUTIIS NAD aeaaea EEn S a A AES S A S ES E EA 9 Manualorganiza oneei eneeier se eaaa eea aie asra ieia Teei 9 Rules OF manual description srcsdssccvsssessalecdiasasseseccovessersesesaedevcenaussdoeceocsbansoseecets 11 Chapter 1 INtr duction inact stscicsnstinidesstsatectataiansuaedetecswsavaansatanasausbubdessdtssdcussbnuddustsdebedusubecias 13 Mir dU O EN e a a a a a aa NS 14 Main features functions sesseseesessessessessesessessessoseeseesesseesessessessessessesessessesoe 14 W atisin the DOX cmieeiisisesisi Gas taie ate Rack lee aM Oh eo 16 PD 6 options and related Fostex products eeesseseseeseseseesesesessesesessesesessesesesse 16 Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 ssssscsssscssssssesessseesenseseesseenenenseeeseeeensnneeeseneenenneoeas 17 About power supply seesessseesessseesessssesesseeesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesesesse 18 JANTON PAROK LEES AET E AEA ES E E E 18 Charging the Dattery casoria eieiei esniak easa iii a ni ai 18 Installing the battery ssicsccccccscccesecttabcessceacdcaaccesdeuesbasccssceeedsadeteadeueseteeseedes 18 Removing the Dattery sonense er aran e ea aaie taia 19 Saving the battery DOWEL esisiini ni iiaa 19 A OU CAC adapto iheni i vendstracedestes d a a E 20 Connecting the AC adaptor esseseseesee
84. T flashing 4 After entering the desired name press the ENTER key to confirm the setting The entered name is stored while the display changes to show the screen for editing the ALE file on which the Video format menu is highlighted as shown below HLEFEdit ALE ALL T KE ale Save ALE filer Remake ALEP Edit ALE namer Wide formats PAL Samele FRG 4 amp kHz You can select the edit menu by rotating the SEL dial Typically when you create a new ALE file you make settings of menus in the following order Video format gt Sample FREQ gt TAPE gt TC frame gt Drop frame Delete ALE file Deletes an ALE file Save ALE file Saves an ALE file Remake ALE Remakes an ALE file Edit ALE name Edits the name of an ALE file Video format Sets the video format of an ALE file Sample FRQ Sets the sampling frequency of an ALE file TAPE Sets the reel number TAPE of an ALE file TC frame Sets the TC Frame Rate of an ALE file Selects On or Off of the TC drop frame Drop frame You need to select this option appropriately when you select 29 97 for the TC frame Entry files Adds deletes an audio file to from the ALE file lt Note gt When creating a new ALE file the screen is ready for entering Edit ALE name When editing a current ALE file the Remark ALE menu is highlighted on the screen
85. The CLEAR key is used for clearing characters after the cursor position when entering editing a track name scene name and user box label See the appropriate section described later for details SKIP CURSOR kK gt gt key SETUP UTILITY key CLEAR key Numeric keys SEL dial ENTER key 1 When the SHIFT indicator is unlit press the SETUP UTILITY key The PD 6 enters the Setup mode and the display shows the primary SETUP screen on which you can select a menu Y tells you that more menus are hidden under the screen currently shown Some menu has gt on the right This indicates you can enter the dedicated screen s of the menu ZETUF Diaital out AES EBU Disital ink Skir mode File Diassnoses OF kef level z6d 2 Select the desired Setup menu using the SEL dial Under the Ref level menu the following menus are hidden Peak hold 33sec Tone rec moder Auto cue Off Pause time A 2min Error toner BATT warning 1a Sl Speaker mute Off Limiter Faraneterk Default file namer Default track name b Hext ewent Mot seeei Kesbosred US Pre rec time l ses Save user secure Load user seturr Vers iork 3 Press the ENTER key Now you are ready for making editing or carrying out the operation For details about the actual procedure for editing or operation see the following description PD 6 DVD Location Reco
86. With a Normal mode disk the PD 6 creates a New File and starts recording to it By default the real time clock time data is given as the file name when an audio file is created Example B19h 00m 30s O6jan 2003 wav lt Note gt Using the Default file name menu in the Setup mode you can set the default file name given when an audio file is created to desired scene name take number instead of the real time clock time data See Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 99 for details 2 To stop recording press the STANDBY key During recording only the STANDBY key is effective To stop the recorder completely press the STOP key after pressing the STANDBY key Note that the recorder automatically stops completely after a certain period of time since it enters the pause mode This period is set to three minutes by default but can be changed to a desired period between 0 1 and 9 9 minutes in 0 1 minute steps or infinity using the Pause time menu in the Setup mode See Chapter 7 Setup mode on page xx for details If you press the LOCATE or STOP REW key after stopping recording the recorder locates to the beginning of the newly created audio file Therefore you can check the recording by pressing the PLAY key in this condition lt Note gt With a Normal mode disk every time you start recording after stopping recording a new audio file is created and recording is made from the
87. al or the numeric keys to enter a desired reel number Use the kta SKIP CURSOR PPI keys to move the cursor position When using the numeric keys for entering characters pressing any other numeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically Pressing the CLEAR key clears the right next character to the cursor position 3 After editing the reel number press the ENTER key 4 Press the EXIT key to exit the Utility mode L138 __ PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Selecting the record protection on or off Rec protect Using the Rec protect menu you can select On or Off of the recording protection record prohibit for the currently loaded audio file 1 Select the Rec protect menu and press the ENTER key The current option On or Off flashes the default is Off UTILITY UTILITY Restore Del filek Restore Del filek GFiimize diskF OFtLimize disk k Format F Format P Reel Ho iki keel Hoi kkt l Prec Protect Off Rec Protect iyj tflashing Resume Off Resume Off lt Note gt If you enter the Utility mode when no file is available on the current disk Rec protec is shown instead of Rec protect Off or On This means there is no audio file to which the Rec protection setting is applied If you select it and press the ENTER key in this case Void is shown 2 Use the SEL dia
88. ams the time code user bits regardless of the TC GEN mode switch setting 28 PRE REC switch When this switch is set to ON recording starts from audio data stored in the buffer The buffered time can be set using the Pre rec time menu in the Setup mode see Setup mode on page 101 Front panel part 2 STANDBY POWER CONTRAST SETUP FILESEL TIME LIGHT EXIT 9 WILL OFF ws M1832 if i Load os Veiseea e 45th Sh h P 6 1 9 542 4 6 5 6TR vee Soy gee oleae pscreep LjUS L E RUS i PRE MO Post nt OST ont QC IST one Qu post one Gros iu POST 30 solo MONO MONITOR PD 6 DVD LOCATION RECORDER Opr PEAK PFL K U PEAK PFL PEAK vill I T E i aa 31 OFF MAX Access PHONES 29 DISC FEED switches Each switch selects a recording source of corresponding track PRE Channel pre fader signal is selected L BUS Stereo buss L or R signal is selected The L signal can be assigned to the odd tracks R BUS while the R signal can be assigned to the even tracks POST Channel post fader signal is selected 30 PEAK indicators Each indicator lights up according to the input level of the input amplifier Lights in green The input level is between 1 dB and 5 dB of the clipping level Lights in red The input level is between O dB and 1 dB of the clipping level By setting Input Clip in the Error tone menu of the Setup
89. an select the buffered time among 1 and 10 seconds using the menu in the Setup mode the default setting is 10 seconds lt Note gt The recorded time code depends on the TC GEN select switch setting Slate microphone This internal slate microphone is active while you slide the SLATE switch knob to the MIC position The microphone level is automatically controlled by AGC Automatic Gain Control SLATE switch While sliding the switch knob to the TONE position the slate tone is output While sliding the knob to the SLATE position the internal slate microphone is active While sliding the switch knob to the TONE position the slate tone at 1 kHz reference TONE level is fed to all tracks and stereo busses During recording you can record the slate tone The slate microphone signal is fed to all tracks and stereo busses MIC By sliding the switch knob to the MIC position during recording you can record the slate microphone signal Rio eee PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 27 JAM switch Used to execute the jamming function see page 72 When this switch is set to ON and the PD 6 is receiving external time code the internal time code generator takes over jams time code Note that the jamming function is only available when the TC GEN mode switch is set to FREE RUN Depending on the JAM mode menu setting in the TC Setup mode the PD 6 j
90. ands TEL 31 20 697 2121 FAX 31 20 697 4201 lt NORWAY gt NAME Fitzpatrick ADD P B 4316 Nydalen 0402 Oslo Norway TEL 47 23 400 380 FAX 47 23 400 389 lt PORTUGAL gt NAME Caius Tecnologias Audio e Musica Lda ADD Praca do Bom Sucesso No 61 Bom Sucesso Trade Center Escritorio 701 702 4150 146 Porto Portugal TEL 351 22 608 06 10 FAX 351 22 608 06 29 lt SPAIN gt NAME Multitracker S A ADD C Laguna No 10 Poligono Industrial Urtinsa 28923 Alcorcon Madrid Spain TEL 34 91 4470700 91 4470898 FAX 34 91 5930716 lt SWEDEN gt NAME TTS Scandinavia AB ADD Kavallerivagen 24 172 48 Sundbyberg Sweden TEL 46 8 59798000 FAX 46 8 59798001 lt SWITZERLAND gt NAME Audio Bauer Pro AG ADD Bernerstrasse Nord 182 CH 8064 Zurich Switzerland TEL 41 1 4323230 FAX 41 1 4326558 lt UK gt NAME SCV London ADD 40 Chigwell Lane Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate Loughton Essex IG10 3NY U K TEL 44 20 8418 0778 FAX 44 20 8418 0624 FOSTEX CO F 3 2 35 Musashino Akishima shi Tokyo Japan 196 0021 FOSTEX AMERICA 15431 Blackburn Ave Norwalk CA 90650 U S A PRINTED IN JAPAN APR 2003 8288 498 000 FX
91. apter 2 Before using the PD 6 Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 This chapter describes notes for the power supply and DVD RAM disks which you should know before using the PD 6 lt Table of contents gt About power SUP DIY a ccicsscinsssnsvirsntusosnsregnatupncetectvpeisnnnsthnerc sien ceshanerensbensuaiaperatuennndiennceiee 18 PRDOUEL Patte yind aA res bed EAEE E E E a E Wola 18 Charging the Datt Ty osonenc inie aa a e eaa E a 18 Installing the Dattery ninenin enie eose Eeee is cabccudesTadenlestabsesivessudencess 18 Removing the Battery csscciestecdccrecis sec csacsecssdevclgctevecstectaascastasccigatecsthevctacsecstdevetyatestis 19 Saving the battery POWEL cccssssssscssssccessessssssssssssssessenssssecscseeseesensenssnssnssnsnes 19 About AC adaptor eare aen a E a E R a AE asain 20 Connecting the AC adaptor essseesessessesessesesseseeseesesessesessessessssesesseseeseesesesseseesesses 20 Turning Oh The DOW er csaienctinsiwcionnvncnraidauminiananinwastoasntdes 21 About power supply voltage esseeeseeseseesesescesesesseseseesesesseseseesesesseseseesesesseseseesese 21 About Realtime Clock ra rar ie a apapa aaaea a aa ma aaa aaa aaas eaae suewastes saeeeauatenuasbeeadeanateas 22 ABOUEDV D RAIM Ko E E E O E E E E sucttan 22 Inserting removing a disk zc scscsscccasececdaceccancetadadesdanestasboesdaddsdaasstabensadedicdaasetacienclossesubereae 23 Initial TOriMatOl adi Sk N n a R a sGlavescusieeceslesstetacevts 24
92. aving the reel number as the default setting press the ENTER key The reel number is set while the current Format mode option Normal by default starts flashing automatically Now you can select the format mode between Normal and Tape UTILITY RF or mst Drive IAT OUDO RAH Reel Ho S5S06i Format Mode EERIEN FhssicalFormat Off CEXECUTE J Cfint time sky stckpeks J Normal Tape With a disk formatted in the Normal A disk formatted in the Tape mode can mode you can make recording in the be regarded as if it were a single New file mode anytime prerecorded audio file You can record Up to 199 audio files can be created on to the disk in the Insert mode a disk 4 Select the format mode and press the ENTER key Depending on the format selected the display shows either of the following screens When selecting Normal you are going to do next is to select On or Off of the physical format When selecting Tape you are going to do next is to select the disk type between New and Used In both of these screens the approximate time required for formatting is shown at the bottom When selecting Normal When selecting Tape UTILITY FFor mat UTILITY Format Driver INT OUD PAM Drive INT GUD RAM keel Hoi S06 eel Ho 560i Format Mode Hormal Format Mode Tare PrasicalFormat Disk tu
93. cinscnceescisessieusststnsccaidasscuundnasaeenaadisavansusnds 47 INDUC COMM ECHION aessa e ia a ieee dents 48 Analog audio input connection seeseesesessseeseseseseesesessseeseseseseeseseseseeseseseseess 48 Digital audio input CONNECTION sesessssesesesessesesesessseesesesseoesesesssoesesesseeesesesss 49 Time Code input CONNECTION ccececceccessessessscescessessessccsseseeseesensesesecserses 49 Syne signial COMMECUON senna a aa 49 Monitor signal input CONNECTION s essssesesessssesesesossesesesossesesesossesesesossesesesese 50 OUCDUE CONTEC HOR cess sacissecncccsecei vesccccestissetemedesonninivensteeasbitineenntca emcees 50 Analog audio output CONNECTION e sesessesssesesessseesssesesesssossesesesoseesesesesesssessese 51 Digital audio output CONNECTION esesesessseesesesesessseeseseseseseesssesesessseeseseseseseess 51 Time Code OUTPUt CONNECTION seriek eeni iehi ii arie 51 Word clock output connection sssesesesesessesesesesssesseseseseseeossesesesssesseseseseseess 51 Monitor output connection ssesesessessesessesseseseeseesessesessessessesssseseeseesesoesessess 51 CONMECHON examples saeig ii esias 52 Connection example for recording 1 s sesesesesessseesesssesesssesesesesesesesesesssee 52 Connection example for recording 2 sesesesesesessseesesssesesssesesesesesesesesesssee 53 Other connection examples essesessssesesesesessseesesesesessseessseseseseseesssesesesesesessee 54 Example OF PG COMM
94. ctors and the REC TR select switch position for each mode When playing back either one of two files recorded in the 2 4 mode When playing back the 2 track file the signals are output from the TR1 and TR2 2 4 connectors position When playing back the 4 track file the signals are output from the TR3 through TR6 connectors When playing back the 2 track file the signals are output from the TR1 and TR2 Other than 2 4 connectors position When playing back the 4 track file the signals are output from the TR1 through TR4 connectors When playing back either one of two files recorded in the 1 5 mode When playing back the mono track file the signal is output from the TR1 connector When playing back the 5 track file the signals are output from the TR2 through TR6 connectors 145 position When playing back the mono track file the signal is output from the TR1 connectors Other than 1 5 When playing back the 5 track file the signals are output from the TR1 through TR5 position connectors lt Note gt You cannot play back both of two files recorded in two file mode simultaneously Time code playback Recorded time code is played back together with audio and can be output from the TIME CODE OUT connector To output recorded time code from the TIME CODE OUT connector set the
95. d records the current internal generator FREE RUN time as the start time EXT RUN Records an incoming external time code value as the start time Setting the time code output Use the TC OUT switch to select the time code source REPRO or GEN fed from the TIME CODE OUT connector REPRO Outputs time code recorded on the disk GEN Outputs the internal generator time code lt Notes gt e By setting the TC OUT switch to GEN the TIME CODE OUT connector can output the internal generator time code only when the generator is running with the TC GEN switch set to FREE RUN or with the switch set to REC RUN or 24H RUN during recording See Chapter 6 TC Setup mode on page 81 for details about the LTC start time TC user bit editing internal TC generator start time setting the generator user bit setting etc PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback The jam function of the PD 6 internal generator allows to take over generating time code after the generator locks to the external time code timing Using the PD 6 jam function the PD 6 time code generator can run with extreme accuracy its own crystal accuracy after it locks to the external time code Therefore you can make PD 6 recording in sync with the VTR even if you disconnect the time code input after the PD 6 generator locks to the external time code In other words you can use the PD 6 away from
96. dial or the numeric keys to enter TAPE reel number Use the ea SKIP CURSOR PI key to move the cursor When using the numeric keys for entering characters pressing any other numeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically After making necessary settings press the EXIT key The display change to show the screen which asks you whether making a new ALE file or not and Are you sure flashes ALEREdit ALE 5ave ALE files Are YOU sure ENTER key FHIT key flashing lt Note gt To cancel creating a file list press the EXIT key at this stage PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt 8 Press the ENTER key A new ALE file is created and added to the ALE file list The file extension ale is automatically added when an ALE file is created To create another new ALE file select lt New file gt and follow the same procedure as above If you want to finish editing press the EXIT key to dismiss the Edit ALE screen In the following description we assume to continue editing operation and add audio file entries Adding audio files to an ALE file You can add audio files to an ALE file In the following description we assume to add desired audio files to the ALE file named ALL TAKE ale created by the procedure described above lt Notes gt e If more than one audio file entry in t
97. disk Format menu You can format the current disk Reel No menu You can edit the reel No volume label Rec Protect menu You can select record protection enabled or disabled Resume menu You can select the resume function enabled or disabled IEEE1394 menu You can select IEEE1394 connection enabled or disabled Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode This chapter describes how to create an ALE file from a recorded audio file so as to be used in the AVID system as well as how to edit an ALE file information Chapter 10 Exporting files using IEEE1394 This chapter describes how to transfer audio files between the PD 6 and a personal computer using IEEE1394 Chapter 11 Main specifications This chapter describes PD 6 specifications for mechanical and electronic characters etc Rules of manual description This manual is described according to the following rules 1 The following abbreviations are sometimes used Time code gt TC External time code gt EXT TC Internal time code generator gt INT TC GEN Sampling frequency gt Fs 2 The names of keys and other connectors and controls of the PD 6 expressed in this manual match the panel indication 3 The on screen messages and switch position names are surrounded by Tas 4 The on screen messages and items as well as the indicators on the panel light or flash 5 Notes give a tip or advice for using the PD
98. ds in 1 second steps using the Pre rec time menu in the Setup mode See Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 101 for details If you press the STANDBY key to stop recording the recorder will stop after executing post recording which records audio data currently stored in the buffer lt Notes gt e Do not alter the PRE REC switch setting during recording e When the PRE REC switch is set to ON the ANALOG LINE OUT connectors output analog audio input signals with no delay but output a delayed digital input signal If you switch the Fs setting to ON wait for 10 seconds before starting recording Otherwise the audio signal stored in the buffer is recorded with the pitch altered When making recording at 88 2kHz or 96kHz Fs with the Pre rec switch set to ON the maiximum buffered time is kimited to five seconds Therefore even if you set the Pre rec time menu to more than 5 seconds the recording buffer can hold only 5 second audio data PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback e Recording a slate tone slate mic signal While sliding and holding the SLATE switch to TONE or MIC the slate tone at 1 kHz reference level or the slate microphone signal is fed to all tracks and stereo busses allowing you to record the slate tone or the slate microphone signal during recording You can adjust the recording level of the slate tone in the following ma
99. e file No creation date start time end time duration and file volume as well as edit the descriptor information Delete File You can delete an unnecessary file Only the currently loaded audio file can be deleted Restore Del File You can restore the deleted file Optimize Disk You can optimize the current disk Format Setting menu Reel No You can format the current disk regardless of whether it is formatted or not Function Default setting You can edit the reel number of the currently loaded audio file Rec Protect You can select On or Off of the recording protection function for the currently loaded audio file Resume You can select On or Off of the resume function Off for the currently loaded audio file IEEE1394 You can select Connect or Disconnect of the IEEE1394 connection DISCONNECT 106 aC PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode How to select a Utility menu To select a desired Utility menu and make editing or carry out the operation use the following keys and dial SETUP UTILITY key SKIP CURSOR 44 PI key SHIFT key CLEAR key Numeric keys SEL dial ENTER key 1 When the SHIFT indicator is lit press the SETUP UTILITY key The PD 6 enters the Utility mode and the display shows the primary UTILITY screen on which you can sel
100. e connectors feed analog audio signals of tracks 1 through 6 Connectors XLR 3 32 type balanced 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 2 Internal monitor speaker Outputs track audio signals error tones etc When a headphones plug is inserted to the PHONES jack the monitor speaker is inactive 3 AUX I O connector The input ports of the AUX I O connector receive audio signals and route them to the monitor circuit while the output ports feed stereo buss signals You can select the output level from among three options using the AUX OUT ATT switch 1 LOUT 6 RIN 2 R OUT 7 LIN 3 L OUT 8 LIN 4 R OUT 9 GND 5 RIN 10 GND 4 AUX OUT ATT switch Switches the output level of signals sent from the output ports of the AUX I O connector among 4 dBu 10 dBu and 60 dBu 28 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 5 REMOTE connector This connector accepts parallel remote signals for controlling the PD 6 externally Connector MINI DIN 8 pin You can control the following nine operations remotely 1 PLAY 6 CUE point registration 2 STOP 7 PAUSE 3 RECORD 8 SKIP CURSOR kt 4 REWIND 9 SKIP CURSOR PP 5 FFORWARD lt Operation gt When a terminal is grounded the function is active Note that you can always control the PD 6 via this connector regardless of the setting of the PANEL LO
101. e setting Default track NAME esssssesessesssssesesesessseeeesssenesesessse 100 Next event number setting Next event NO e ssesesesssessssesesesesesseseseseseesseesesesesessese 100 USB keyboard type setting Keyboard esessssssssesesessseesesesesesseossesesessseesesesesessessses 101 Pre record time setting Pre rec time ce escsscessesscsesesecsnseeccssceeseeeesseseesseeeeessees 101 Setup data Saving Save user setup sesesesessesesesessesesesessesesesessesesesessesesesessesesesess 102 Setup data loading Load user setup eesesseseereesesseseeseesssreseessesssressessesessessessesesse 102 ROM version checking Version eseesessesessessesseseseoseesessesessessessesesreseeseesessssessesseses 103 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode Setup menu details The following menus are available in the Setup mode Note that the Setup mode menu may change when the PD 6 software is updated Setupmenu Parameter options Default Real Time Clock setting year month day hour minute second When shipped Digital out setting AES EBU SPDIF AES EBU Digital In setting Digital Analog set by pair channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 Digital Skip mode setting File Cue File Diagnoses On Off setting On Off On Reference level setting 20 dB 18 dB 20 dB Peak hold time setting 0 to 9 seconds infinity 3 seconds Tone rec time 1 to 30 seconds 10 seconds Tone rec ON Off Off T
102. eating and editing an ALE file gt Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt creating and editing an ALE file gt This chapter describes details about the EDL SEL mode In this mode you can create or edit the ALE Avid Log Exchange file list on a disk This file list is used to export data to the AVID system lt Table of contents gt Creating anew ALE filesi iaa aaaeeeaa aeea a ara aac ation ue tate 124 Adding audio files to an ALE file cessecssecesseeenseeseneresseeeeseenenenseeeeseeeeneserseeeeseuseneeeeeeeeenenes 127 Viewing and editing audio file entries ececsseeeeeeseesenereeeeneeeeseenenenseceeseeseneeseeneneeeneneees 129 Viewing audio THe CIALP TSS ranae ninie a ee a Sink iait itie 129 Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file sesssesesesesessssesssesesesesessseesssesese 130 Deleting an audio file entry esssesersesesesessesesesossesesesosseresesosseresesosserevesosseresesosseresesesss 130 Editing an ALE fil xinran aa a aa a aE Ea a i aaa EEEE 131 Editing an ALE File Mame csvset ccececssescseavicsvcucdacevislcncetcecdetocetacecusesbev dass she svebecevedeeetisted 131 Remakin gan ALE Tile vinken a ealas ieies 132 Deleting an ALE Wile cs Aide elise ieee ceeds heeh eek EEE E deatiseeh vat E att 133 gt PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt On a DVD RAM disk the info folder is created under the bwff folder T
103. ect a menu w tells you that more menus are hidden under the screen currently shown Some menu has b gt on the right This indicates you can enter the dedicated screen s of the menu UTILITY Edit fi le namer ile info F Delete filer Restore Del filet etimize diskk Format a 2 Select the desired Utility menu using the SEL dial Under the Format menu the following menus are hidden UTILITY Edit file name File info P Delete filet Festore Del filer OFtimize disk Format P keel Hot 0 kikki Rec protect Off Resumes On TEEEI394 OT SCONHECT 3 Press the ENTER key Now you are ready for making editing or carrying out the operation For details about the actual procedure for editing or operation see the following description 0 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Editing a file name Edit file name The Edit File name menu edits a file name of the currently loaded audio file 1 Select the Edit file name gt menu and press the ENTER key The display changes to show the dedicated File name screen on which you can edit the current file name The leftmost character flashes UTILITY LUTILITVEFile name Edit file name EDIT FILE WAME File info Fk File Wolter Delete file GF yg Restore Del filer OFtLimize disk Format k flashing 2 Enter the desired
104. een now shows the entry list in which you can view audio file entries The bottom line of the list shows lt New entry gt This is used to add a new entry see the next page ALERFEdit ALE ALL TAKE ale Semele FeR 4 TAFE Sei TC frame 25 Dror frame ALE REdit Entr ALE file entries See eek gl mL Lt ORK PL off ARS seaoRAEOE WAU 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until exiting the EDL SEL mode 129 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file You can add an audio file entry to an existing ALE file 1 On the ALE file entries screen shown in step 3 of Viewing audio file entries in the previous page select lt New entry gt and press the ENTER key The display changes to shows the Sel new entries screen on which the available audio files and lt Entry all gt are listed 2 Select lt Eniry all gt or any desired individual file and press the ENTER key The selected audio file is added to the ALE file if you select lt Entry all gt all available files are added 3 After adding audio file entries press the EXIT key The display returns to the Edit ALE screen 4 Press the EXIT key twice The display shows the screen for saving the ALE file on which Are you sure flashes 5 Press
105. efault file namek Threshold Default track name b 1 d Hext event Ho BeBe Ratio 1 3 Keyboard US lt Grouping gt Option Comment Mono The limiter works for each channel independently default 4 2 Channels 1 and 2 are grouped and the limiter works the same for channels 1 and 2 according to the input levels of channels 1 and 2 1 6 Channels 1 through 6 are grouped and the limiter works the same for channels 1 and 6 according to the input levels of channels 1 through 6 lt Note gt Even if the LIMITER switch of a channel in the group is set to OFF the input level of the channel is checked by the limiter Therefore do not feed any audio signal to the unused channel in the group to prevent a malfunction of the limiter lt Threshold gt Option Comment 12dB The threshold is set to 12 dB default 6dB The threshold is set to 6 dB lt Ratio compression ratio gt Option Comment 1 3 The ratio is set to 1 3 default 1 5 The ratio is set to 1 5 Qo aul PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode Default file name setting Default file name When recording is made in the New File mode a new file is created and a name is given automatically The Default file name menu selects the name form of an audio file when it is created between date information base and scene take number information base On
106. eiciena sierran aa aana soetts eiA asata EEEak aaa 61 Selecting recording tracks a Gasca anid dalad nasa divin eaa aaae 62 Selectinga recording SOUTCE i e esses easssnadei A ancabssdesiadelecsssuehsensteatdaisststacsaredbte dustelansessteos bees 63 Adjusting the recording level aa ccc lesetcssckaseasean sel esaadack calecsdcasdatszslaseastdeiaededsteassdadeadsdeessteececes 63 Monitoring recording Signals cscssssscssccssccesccesscesscssscsccesscesssesceesescesscessesesseesseeesseeeses 64 Making recording eenn ieii iiaii ea Ein sve aV aa Eaa ASE EEA eaei Siea 65 Recording with the PRE REC mode active cssscssecssssssecsesesssssssecssesesecsesecssssessssneecees 66 Recording a slate tone slate Mic signal ssessesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesese 67 ADOUE overloading iets cbecteeiis cceadevedtcesevarc coedcenecuidcuesctsatttoctecuctedeesbeiddeiercedeatent daana ieri eaii 67 File names of Created audio files 0 0 ees ssssssseseseseseseseseseseseessssessseseaeseaeatanenstsessecenseees 68 Recording digital audio cescesesseeesseeesseeeseeeeseeeseeeneeeeneeeensensnsenenseeessnesseeenueeeneeesedenseneneneaneensneenneeees 69 Selecting digital input Chanstielss s icccscdscecvecssesdesenevensecenceedsecnennedconsecaucedesesdeceeensentucercsserccsiesease 69 Selecting the sampling freQuency sanieren hika nnana AA AFET NENANA iS 69 Selecting the system master CLOCK 0 0 0 eeseseseesseenseeens eparina damn
107. en switching the display to LTC Time code output while paused This menu select whether time code is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector or not while the recorder is paused 1 Select the Pause TC menu and press the ENTER key The current setting On or Off flashes the default setting is Off TC SETUPF Te SETUFF Edit LTC start Edit LT startk gFause TC Off Fause TC flashing Te Ubit EEEEERRR gt TC Ubit EEEEERFRR Sei Gen TCE Gen Ubit lt User gt JAM mode BOTH Set Gen TCE Gen Ubit lt User gt JAM mode BOTH Use the SEL dial to select On or Off and press the ENTER key to confirm the selection When the TC OUT select switch is set to REPRO and the recorder is stopped On or paused time code of the same value is output intermittently off When the TC OUT select switch is set to REPRO and the recorder is stopped or paused no time code is output Press the EXIT key to exit the TC Setup mode PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 6 TC Setup mode User bit setting of playback time code You can select the desired user bit of time code which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector while the TC OUT is set to REPRO 1 Select the TC Ubit menu and press the ENTER key The currently selected user bit flashes the default setting is EEEEERRR
108. entimeter DVD RAM disk The following table shows the approximate recording time in minute for each side according the FS 24 and REC TR switch settings 44 1kHz 16bit 2TR 118 44 1kHz 24bit 2TR 78 88 2kHz 24bit 2TR 39 48kHz 16bit 2TR 108 48kHz 24bit 2TR 72 96kKHz 24bit 2TR 36 44 1kHz 16bit 4TR 59 44 1kHz 24bit 4TR 39 48kHz 16bit 4TR 54 48kHz 24bit 4TR 36 44 1kHz 16bit 5TR 47 44 1kHz 24bit 5TR 31 48kHz 16bit 5TR 43 48kHz 24bit 5TR 28 44 1kHz 16bit 6TR 39 44 1kHz 24bit 6TR 26 48kHz 16bit 6TR 36 48kHz 24bit 6TR 24 Selecting an input source Set the INPUT MODE switch appropriately according to the source microphone or line connected to the ANALOG MIC LINE IN connector Line input Mic input L position D position P position T position p P P p l l For a line level analog audio signal For a dynamic microphone For a condenser microphone which requires the DC 48 V phantom power For a condenser microphone swhich requires the DC 12 V phantom power On channels 2 4 and 6 the PHASE switches are provided allowing reversing the phase PANELLOCK REW Lock OFF LOCATE REC END LOCATE ABS 0 INPUT SEL select switches PHASE switches INPUT GAIN controls PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Adjusting the input gain Using the INPUT GAIN control you can
109. eri aroase Dts hed asad bee eek ia leeena 74 Creating a new cue point using the cue list screen essesessseessessessseseseseseseses 75 EDA S A ARIETE EAE AERA A ERREEN SAE 76 Normal audio playback csssssssessescecssssssessssesssescsssessesesssseesseesessaseeceesenseees 76 Time CODE PlAYVDACK aneian outa sste Dev itaetatecsdiaie dsseseelsesnsvebeus 77 Cueing play Back sc scsscsscucidessccii hecdagssisscucidastechhecvarsucsssunieernuctheadoxsucsscusebeuseense 77 Skip locate FUNCTIONS cccccsocsccsssecsscsscessessssscsscesessecserssccssescosessecssersecssnes 78 Skippine By TUS Josie es sestice sete cd ba kidenandic ene a desdca Hicateedasceidadhceenlatedatsedeatseadatuloods 78 Skipping Dy CUCPOINt sc eirese ese a ao a aieea ra e draoi soii tae 78 Locating to the beginning ABS 0 of a file wee ecesescsseeeeceeseeceseeeeseecees 78 Locating to the end REC END Of a file ccsssssssessesssssccessseeceeceeseseseeceses 78 Locating to the previous locate point esseesssesesesseesseseseseseesseesesesssessesesesese 78 Locating to the Gesired time esessessssssseeseeceecescesceeceeceeceeceesescensenceneeneees 79 Locating to the desired cue point essesesssessssesesessssesesesossesesesossesesesossesesesess 79 Chapter 6 TC Setup mode sisciciderscnsss sea cctsuatisssatetattiodatennttacctcnentaaacavcnaiancautdasnanasctuaaccuiansincnad 81 How to select the TC Setup Menu scssssssscssersessssessssecsecsscssecseress
110. es to the mode in which you can enlarge the level display section on the screen see page 44 LIGHT key Used to turn on the LCD backlight By pressing the key instantly the LCD backlight turns on for approximately three seconds and then automatically turns off By pressing the key for more than three seconds the backlight continues to light up until pressing the key again lt Note gt While operating the PD 6 with the internal battery we recommend not to turn on the backlight unless it is needed EXIT key Used to cancel edit operation or execution as well as used to exit the setup or Utility mode SEL dial ENTER key The SEL dial is used to select a menu or enter characters in the Setup mode and other editing modes The ENTER key confirms setting or executes the selected operation LCD display Displays audio input output levels settings menus etc see page 43 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 11 12 13 14 15 16 ACCESS indicator Indicates the access condition of a DVD RAM disk It lights in green while it is not accessed in orange while it is accessed for reading and in red while it is accessed for writing PHONES jack Connects headphones Inserting a plug automatically disables the internal monitor speaker MONITOR control Adjusts the monitor level of headphones and the internal monitor speaker Each press of the control pushes down t
111. escription information items can be edited lt New line gt see the screen example above is reserved for adding a new information See Editing a description information on the next page for details Hoas PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Editing a description information 1 Select a description information item and press the ENTER key The leftmost character of the selected item flashes You can now make editing UTILITY File info UTILITY File info ERIT DESCRIPTOR EDIT OESCRIFTOR BiCfUBITS flashing B20 f S CEHE Skikk me AEE SCENES kkkiiikkkik ASEF TAKES AFLE TAKES Htt B4 CF TAPE Sak 40 f TAPES BSC FEWEM T BSC F EVEN T Ssh 2 Use the SKIP CURSOR gt gt key to move the cursor to any desired character on the right of 3 Use the SEL dial or numeric keys to enter the desired character Use the ka SKIP CURSOR PPI key to move the cursor When using the numeric keys for entering characters pressing any other numeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically To clear the currently recorded information press the CLEAR key Pressing the CLEAR key clears the right next character to the cursor position 4 After editing the information press the ENTER key to confirm the setting 5 To edit other items carry out the same procedure as above repeatedly Adding a description information 1 Select the lt New line gt
112. eseeees 82 Editing the LTC start Gite wsiesdoccves vasedeacenees sees sasgoasstboss tydeten deeded eisivedeanbeosses 82 Time code output while paused ccsssssscsscsssrsssscsscsserserssccscesesserseeseres 83 User bit setting of playback time code eseseesesssessesesesesseseseseeseseseseesesesessese 84 Editing the internal time Code generator setting 0 0 eseessesseseeseeseeeeees 85 User bit setting of internal generator time code eeeseseesceseecseesseesens 86 Jam AT OC SOU sanae ee Seal EEE oE ae eden evan EEE ia 86 Chapter 7 Setup Mode sssssunnssunnnnenununnunnnnenenunnnnunnnnnnununnununnnnunnennnun nenun nnnen ennen ennn nnmnn naene 87 Setup men details Gog sabes edesessabadcenctsien seid adeassted tyudes sana stoesbsasesttvonouetetboosSeeniaies 88 HOW to select a Setup menu esesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesesesseseseseese 89 How to make Setup menu setting s sesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesenssesesesesssessses 90 Adjusting the real time clock Adjust RTC esssessssesessesessseesesesessesessseesese 90 Setting the digital out format Digital out esesesesesesessssesssesesesesessssesesesese 91 Digital input channel setting Digital in sesesesessssesesesssessseesesesesessesssesese 91 Skip mode setting SKIP mode sesesessssesesesessesesesesssoesesessseesesessseesesesseeesesesss 92 Diagnoses on off setting Diagnoses sesesesesesesssesesssse
113. esesesesssesesensseeseseseseesesesese 91 Digital input channel setting Digital in sssesesessssesesesessesesesessesesesessseesesessseesesesss 91 Skip mode setting SKip MOE ce ceesscsssseseessceeecsscssececssceeecseceeecsecseecsecseseeeesseeeeeaes 92 Diagnoses on off setting Diagnoses esesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesese 92 Reference level setting Reference level esessseeseseseressesesoseesesesosesesesosessesesosessssereses 93 Peak hold time setting Peak hold esseesesessesessoseoseesessssesessessesessesesseseeseesesessesessesses 93 Slate tone recording time and mode setting Tone rec mode esesessessesesseseseeseeo 94 Auto cue mode on off setting Auto Cue s esesessesesesessesesesesseresesessesesesesseresesesseeesese 95 Pause cancel time setting Pause time sesseseesessesesseseesessesessesesseseesesseseseeseesesseseses 95 Error tone output setting Error tone seseesesssseseeseesessesesessessessesesesseseoseesesseseseesess 96 Battery warning setting BATT warning sesseseseeseesessesessessesseseseoseeseesesessessessesesee 97 Speaker mute on off setting Speaker mute sesesssessseesesesesessesssesesessseesesesesesseessese 97 Limiter parameter setting Limiter parameter scssccsccsscessesscesseceecssceseseessees 98 Default file name setting Default file name ese cescescescescescscscesceeserceecneees 99 Default track nam
114. essesesesseses 114 Formatting the current disk Format eseseeseseseeseseseeseseseeseseseeseseseeseseseese 115 Editing the reel number volume label Reel No essessesssessesssessesssesseses 118 Selecting the record protection On or Off Rec protect 6 119 Selecting the resume function On or Off Resume cceeeeeeeees 120 Setting IEEE1394 connection EEE1 394 oo ee eseseetecseesecseeseeeeeseeees 121 Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode vi cisiccieisactichetiscciiuascdeaeneudevtoumnticzienccenarcuwanuiwadadscuaubansidavenwiudaestee 123 Creatine a New ALE ING eaaeo ataoa r a ar E aae 124 Adding audio files to an ALE file ccccccsossesssssocsecssrsecsecssrsscsecssrssseaceanes 127 Viewing and editing audio file entries eesesesessesesesesseseseseeseseseseesesesessese 129 Viewing audio file entri S micin eniin anaa a aeaii 129 Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file sesesesesessseesesesesesesese 130 Deleting an audio file entry eeseseresesesseesseseseseseseseseeseeesesesenesesseessesesesesesesese 130 Editing an ALE file seseeseseseesesesseseseeseseesesssrescsresesserosessesoscesesessesereeseressesesees 131 Editing An ALE file NaMe sensns 131 Rem ki n an ALE file reenen t a a a i E eia 132 Deleting an ALE flesan aneen oteaan aae Tay cm rien te torte 133 Chapter 10 Exporting files using IEEE1394 ssssssssssseeesesseeeessseessseneeeesseeeensneeees 135 C
115. ey again The display changes to show the caution message in which Are you sure flashes UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive IHT QUO RAM CAUTIOH Reel Ho Shel If EXTER key is Push Format Mode Hormel gt ed will start format FrssicalFormat Off tinas and delete IHT CLEXECUTE J DVO FRAM area data fmt time kudkepes J Press the ENTER key Formatting starts The display now shows the approximate time required for formatting as well as the bar graph meter which shows the progress When formatting finishes Fmt Completed is shown UTILITY Format UTILITY Format FORMATTING Time ttHktHktS Fit Completed Lr s0 Woe Press the EXIT key to exit the Utility mode The display changes to shows the normal screen on which No Files is shown in the file name field The disk is now formatted with UDF Rev1 5 and you can make recording or playback The level TC and BWF sections on the screen show the status according to the REC TR FS 24 and FRAME switch positions when formatting started T le MHoal J EWE HBk 24bit ETTE CTR Format disk side B with the same procedure as above lt Note gt On rare occasions Disk error appears on the display and the disk lock is released after formatting is completed In such a case set Physical format to ON in the Format menu and f
116. f PC connection The PD 6 provides the IEEE1394 connector By connecting a personal computer to this connector you can control the PD 6 drive from the personal computer See page 135 for details about audio file export import lt Note gt Personal Computer To use the PD 6 with a personal computer make supporting IEEE1394 setting of the IEEE 1394 menu in the Utility mode to CONNECT See Chapter 8 Utility mode on page 121 for details IEEE1394 Example of USB keyboard connection The PD 6 provides the USB connector only for connecting a USB keyboard By connecting a USB keyboard to this connector you can enter file and label names as well as carry out some of menu operations from the keyboard lt Notes gt To control the PD 6 from the USB keyboard make setting of the Keyboard menu in the Setup mode appropriately US or JAPAN according to the keyboard connected See Chapter 7 Setup mode for details With some keyboard indicators may not light until pressing a key after connection We cannot guarantee to work correctly if you use a keyboard with built in USB hub USB mouse or PS2 mouse SHIFT 7 t e
117. f so soo so soo so 300 pp 6 OFF 12 6 OFF 12 6 oFF 12 amp OFF 12 6 oFF 12 6 OFF e L2 i e dB oct OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON cath OFF e e e e LIMITER Lock REW FFWD PLAY STOP OFF e R p oA lt aoia DOWN e DISC UNLOCK EJEC mma Geno LOCATE REC END LOCATE ABS 0 10 TC GEN switch Selects the generator mode for time code recording EXT Ext Run Records an incoming external time code value as the start time Runs the internal generator by the free run mode and records the current internal FREE Free Run generator time as the start time When recording to a new file the generator records time code from the value REC Rec Run which continues to the last time code value of the previous audio file 24H 24H Run Time code starts from the internal RTC real time clock data 3 8 lt ac Oe PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions lt Note gt See Recording playback on page 70 for details about time code recording playback 2 FRAME switch Selects the time code frame rate for recording playback and generation by the internal TC generator 23 976 American motion picture 0 1 24 American motion picture 25 European film PAL SECAM video EBU 29 97DF NTSC color with real time adjust 29 97 NTSC color 30DF NTSC video film 30 NTSC video film 3 CLOCK switch Selects
118. file name ate Example BOSh 05m 06s 02jan 2003 wav lt SCENE NAME gt lt TAKE NUMBER gt with wav the file extension is the Take file name The TAKE NUMBER is incremented automatically each time a file is created lt SCENE NAME gt Up to 17 ASCII characters can be entered The first character must be alphabetical Comment lt TAKE NUMBER gt Option 001 999 Comment The selected TAKE NUMBER follows SCENE NAME The selected TAKE NUMBER is applied to the first file created lt Note gt If you enter 000 to the TAKE NUMBER field it is automatically set as 001 99 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode For example if you set SCENE NAME to Action and TAKE NUMBER to 003 the file name of an audio file created when recording in the New File mode is made for the first time is Action 003 After then each time you make recording in the New File mode the TAKE NUMBER is automatically incremented so the file name will be Action 004 Action 005 Default track name setting Default track name The Default track name menu specifies the default track name for each track of an audio file created when recording is made in the New File mode The name specified for each track in advance is automatically added to the track number The default track name is recorded to each file as fTRK
119. formation is changed the ALE file must be remade You can also remake the ALE file by selecting only audio files whose Circle take is set to On The following procedure example describes how to remake the ALL TAKE ale file 1 When the SHIFT indicator is lit press the FILE SEL EDL SEL key The display changes to show the ALE screen You can see the created ALE file s and lt New file gt in the Select ALE file list 2 Select highlight ALL TAKE ale and press the ENTER key The display changes to show the Edit ALE screen on which you can select an editing menu and Remake ALE is initially highlighted 3 While Remake ALE p gt is highlighted press the ENTER key The display now shows the Remake ALE screen You can select the Type option between Renewal and Circle Take ALEREdit ALE ALEREdit ALE HLL TAEE ale Remake ALE Delete ALE filer Save ALE filer o Ture BEREN lashing SRemake ALEF Edit ALE name b Video format PAL Renewal Circle Take The audio file entry list in the ALE file is A new ALE file containing only audio file not changed entries with Circle take set to On is The ALE file is updated by remaking only created the edited items in audio files The old previous ALE file is deleted 4 Select the desired type and press the ENTER key If you select Rene
120. g this key deletes STANDBY key indicator green During recording or playback pressing this key pauses the recorder and lights up the STANDBY indicator Only this key can stop recording You cannot stop recording with any other key You can set the pause release time using the Pause time menu in the Setup mode see page 95 This key also can be used to clear an unsuccessful audio file you made last time By pressing the STANDBY key while holding down the CLEAR key and then pressing the ENTER key the last recording is canceled and the audio file is cleared See page 66 for details REC key indicator red Pressing this key starts recording Depending on the file format type Normal or Tape and PRE REC mode setting on or off it works as follows 1 When recording to a disk formatted in the Normal mode Pressing this key automatically creates a new file and starts audio and time code recording The offset between the time code and ABS time values after a second from the beginning of recording is also recorded 2 When recording to a disk formatted in the Tape mode Pressing this key starts recording onto the current file from the current position 3 When recording with the PRE REC mode set to ON Pressing this key starts recording from the audio data stored in the buffer The offset between the time code and ABS time values after a second from the beginning of recording is also recorded You c
121. gt 5 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt 5 7 While Video format is highlighted press the ENTER key The display changes to show the screen on which you can select the video format The current option flashes default PAL ALE Edit ALE ALL TAKE ale Save ALE filet m Remake ALEP Edit ALE name tUjideo format EE Samele FRO 48kHz ALEFEdit ALE ALL TAEE ale Save ALE filek Femeake ALE Edit ALE name ideo format PAL Samele FRG 46kHz flashing Use the SEL dial to select the video format and press the ENTER key to confirm the setting You can select the video format from among PAL NTSC and SECAM In the same manner as above set the following menus Sample FREQ gt TAPE gt TC frame gt Drop frame The following table shows the options for each menu setting Menu Options Sample FRQ 44kHz 48kHz 88kHz 96kHz 176kHz and 192kHz TAPE Up to 5 desired characters for a reel number TAPE TC frame 23 97 30 24 29 97 and 25 Drop frame On and Off default The default setting for each menu except the Drop frame menu reflects the setting of the audio file loaded before bringing up the ALE screen lt Notes gt e If you set the TC frame menu to 29 97 set the Drop frame menu to On You can use the SEL
122. h as settings for the TC start time and TC user bits PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode This chapter describes details about menus in the Setup mode Using Setup mode menus you can set preferences etc of the PD 6 The following menus are available in the Setup mode lt Note gt The Setup mode menu may change when the PD 6 software is updated Real Time Clock menu You can check or edit the internal real time clock Digital Out menu You can select the digital output signal format between AES EBU and SPDIF Digital In menu You can select the input channel sources between digital and analog Skip mode menu You can select the function of the SKIP CURSOR key Diagnoses menu You can select whether logging errors during recording to the diagnoses file or not Reference level menu You can select the PD 6 reference input level Peak hold time menu You can set the peak hold time of the level meters Tone rec mode menu You can set the recording duration and mode of the slate tone Auto cue menu You can select whether automatically recording a cue point or not at the record start position Pause time menu You can set the pause cancel time Error tone menu You can select on or off of the error tone BATT warning menu You can set the threshold of the battery power voltage for generating the error tone Speaker mute menu You can select whether muting the mon
123. h ensures great compatibility with personal computers The recording file format is conformed to the BWF interleave 1 file specification When a file is imported to a DAW such as the Pro Tools from the PD 6 it is separated to mono files Various recording track modes are available You can select a desired t rack mode from among 2 4 5 and 6 as well as 2 4 and 1 5 track modes Supports 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies with 24 bit quantization At 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling frequency you can also select 16 bit quantization Supports video and word synchronization allowing the PD 6 synchronized with external devices such as video cameras The PD 6 automatically recognizes a video or word signal Pre Record function a useful feature for location recording allows to store maximum 10 second recent audio data into the buffer You can start recording from the current audio data in the buffer The buffer time can be set between 1 and 10 seconds A six channel analog mixer is built in You can make direct track recording or mix recording For example you can record signals of channels 1 through 4 to tracks 1 through 4 respectively while record stereo mix rough mix signals to tracks 5 and 6 1 4 lt ARAR A A Aa PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 1 Introduction Each mixer channel provides a pan pot a phantom power supply P48 T12 a frequency sweepable filter and a limiter
124. he Info folder contains ALE Avid Log Exchange files and various information files such as a diagnoses file About an ALE file DVD RAM disk An ALE file is an EDL Edit Decision List file for exporting to an AVID N BWFF system Because it is a simple text file a personal computer easily reads it Resume rsm Creating a new ALE file You can create a new ALE file on the current disk In the procedure described below we assume that more than one audio file BWF is created on a DVD RAM disk 1 When the SHIFT indicator is lit press the FILE SEL EDL SEL key The display changes to show the ALE screen ALE Select ALE tile Hew filer highlighted lt Note gt If no ALE file exists on a disk only lt New file gt is shown as the screen example above If any ALE file exists on a disk it is shown 2 While lt New file gt is flashing press the ENTER key The display changes to show the screen for entering a name of an ALE file you are going to create LEFEqit ALE Edit file nane A Pls name in J flashing 124 e PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt 3 Use the SEL dial or the numeric keys to enter the desired name In the screen example below ALL TAKE is entered as a file list name ALEFEdit ALE Edit file name CALL TA J
125. he Reference level menu selects the input reference level With the Ref level menu you can select 20 dB or 18 dB SETUP Adjust ETC DHisital out Aes EBU Digital ink Skir mode File Diasnoses SETUP Odiust RTCr Disital ke E cre m o LALL AL UAL HC CDJ Disital ink Skir mode F iasnoses OF Fef level BER ashing m lI r Option Comment 20dB Sets the input reference level to 20 dB default setting 18dB Sets the input reference level to 18 dB The reference level setting is reflected to the level meter on the display When the reference level is set to 20 dB When the reference level is set to 18 dB Peak hold time setting Peak hold The Peak hold menu sets the peak hold time With the Peak hold menu you can set the peak hold time between O and 9 seconds or infinity SETUP Ref eke SETUP F kef level 2dB Peak hold EA flashing 0 to 9 seconds Tone rez modet Tone rec modeb Auto cue Off Auto cue OFF Pause time 3 8mir Pause time 3 8mir Error tonet Error toner Option Comment You can set the time in one second steps the default setting is 3 seconds Infinity The infinity setting keeps holding the peak indication until pressing the CLEAR key PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode 94 S
126. he ALE file overlaps playback range the audio file entry you added earlier takes priority The audio file entry you added later cannot be played back in the list play mode of the Fostex DV40 Only audio files whose sampling frequency match that of the ALE file can be added When playing back audio file entries in the DV40 list play mode the condition follows the DV40 switch settings for the list play function 1 While ALL TAKE ale is highlighted press the ENTER key The display changes to show the screen for editing the ALE file on which Remake ALE is highlighted kemak Edit ALE namer Wideo format FAL 2 Select the Entry files gt menu at bottom of the menu list and press the ENTER key The display changes to shows the screen for audio file entry on which lt New entry gt is highlighted ALErEdit ALE Samele FRE TAPE Sei TC frame 25 Dror frame ALL TAKE ale 48k Hz Off ALEREdit FEntreok HLE file erntries Hew ented 7 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt 3 While lt New entry gt is highlighted press the ENTER key After showing Please wait the display changes to shows the Sel new entries screen for selecting audio files You can select lt Entry all gt if you want to add all audio files on the current di
127. he PD 6 jam function the PD 6 time code generator can run with extreme accuracy after it locks to the external time code Therefore you can make PD 6 recording in sync with the VTR even if you disconnect the time code input after the PD 6 generator locks to the external time code When the external time code is disconnected the internal generator runs with its own crystal when the TC GEN mode is set to FREE RUN See Chapter 5 Recording playback on page 72 for details about the jam function External Time code generator A ANALOG MIC LINE IN Camera PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Connection example for recording 2 In the next example four main microphones mono and two ambience microphones stereo are connected to the PD 6 six channel mixer allowing recording without using an external mixer Unlike the previous example the time code generated by the PD 6 internal time code generator is the master which is fed to the VIR The ANALOG LINE OUT connector can always feeds the mixed source signals which can be recorded to the VTR audio tracks for the backup purpose For the backup purpose LINE IN ANALOG LINE OUT ANALOG MIC LINE IN Main microphones Ambience microphones mono stereo PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Other connection examples Example o
128. he battery is locked lt Note gt To run the unit on the installed battery set the POWER SEL switch on the right side panel to INT Also set the warning voltage of the battery menu in the Setup mode properly after turning on the power see page 97 for details Battery NP 1 type EXT INT 18 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 Removing the battery To remove the battery set the POWER switch to OFF and slide the EJECT lever beside the battery compartment to the arrow direction in the figure below lt Caution gt NiCd batteries are recyclable When disposing a used battery follow your local regulations regarding appropriate recycling procedures Do not leave the removed battery within children s reach e Saving the battery power The PD 6 offers the following measures for saving the battery power to extend the battery life Pressing the STOP key stops the disk rotation to save the power consumption Itis also possible to set the desired PAUSE release time in the Setup mode the default is three minutes When the internal monitor speaker is not used i e when a headphones plug is inserted to the PHONES jack no power is supplied to the amplifier for the speaker The following describes some tips for saving the battery power as well as some notes on using the battery The input impedance of devices connected to PD 6
129. he control to the same level as the panel or pulls it up Turning the control counterclockwise until clicked turns off the monitor sound SOLO monitor select switch When the monitor mode select switch see below is set to SOLO this switch selects the monitor signal from among any one of the input channel signals 1 M 2 S 3 through 6 or either of the stereo buss signals L or R Note that when the monitor mode select switch is not set to SOLO this switch is not effective Monitor mode select switch Selects the monitor mode from among the following SOLO Monitors singles selected by the SOLO monitor select switch ST Monitors signals selected by the ST MONO monitor select switch in stereo MONO Monitors signals selected by the ST MONO monitor select switch in mono ST MONO monitor select switch When the monitor mode select switch is set to MONO or ST this switch selects the tracks input channels to be monitored Note that when the monitor mode select switch is set to SOLO this switch is not effective Front panel part 2 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 POWER CONTRAST SETUP FILESEL TIME LIGHT I UULU IL OFF mo iM E PASGEN MS 6 3 5 ee st1t2 4 3 5 4 6 2 4TR SOLO MONO MONITOR OFF MAX Access PHONES 34 PD 6 DVO LOCATION RECORDER 1 3 2 4 4TR 3 5 2 4 6 1 5TR RA ENTER 1 3 5 2 4 6 5 6TR een x RIBU
130. he jam function switches the reference from an external time code to the internal time code generator The error tone can be generated for warning when disk writing error occurs clipping occurs at the input amplifier stage the power voltage is out of the allowable range or the remaining space of the disk is few You have to make setting of the Error tone menu in the Setup mode appropriately PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 1 Introduction What is in the box Make sure that the box contains the following If any of them are missing please contact your dealer PD 6 Carrying belt 8 centimeter DVD RAM disk 2 8 GB h h Y Operation manual this manual lt Note gt No internal battery nor AC adaptor is supplied with the PD 6 Use an NP 1 type or equivalent for the internal battery Use the Fostex optional AD 15C for the AC adaptor PD 6 options and related Fostex products The following PD 6 options and related products are available Ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for details about them such as prices specifications etc Options e External power supply unit AC adaptor AD 15C e Soft case for the PD 6 ZP 6 e AATON Related products e DVD digital master recorder DV40 e DAT portable digital recorder PD 4 e DAT digital master recorder D 15 e Personal powered monitor 6301B BX e Stereo headphones T20RP T 5 T40RP PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Ch
131. htmost two digits of the user bit fields ff File No in decimal 01 to 99 lt Notes gt e Date information shows the original date of an audio file e To output the event number reel number scene number and take number it must be set in the Setup mode in advance 3 Press the EXIT key to exit the TC Setup mode 84 lt A ees PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 6 TC Setup mode Editing the internal time code generator setting You can check the generator mode time code value and user bit of the internal time code generator as well as can edit the time code start time for the FREE RUN or REC RUN mode and the user bit for the FREE RUN mode 1 Select the Set Gen TC gt menu and press the ENTER key The display shows the current internal time code generator setting information generator mode TC start time and user bit which can be edited Te SETUPR IC SETUPRSet Gen TC dit LTC startk LOOEUF SEH To Fause TC Off CRun moda TC Ubit EEEEERRR c TCE HHHH HHF Set Gen Cr Ui it foe tk tk HH Gen Ubit lt User gt Edit ENTER key JAM mode BOTH Exit EXIT key lt Notes gt e In the field where Run mode is shown on the upper left screen example the current generator mode FREE RUN REC RUN 24H RUN or EXT RUN is shown If no time code is fed to the PD 6 in the EXT RUN mode lt lt EXT TC Non
132. is ae nEn aAA EANAN EE naen P ETAR EAEE 69 Recordio ME COCO i T a a a e ae aa couse aa a n aa aar aa m a ao aa Aaaa aN Gre nan Haaie aada tiat 70 Selecting the TC frame rate csscac ssedcoscecstecceessteensececeeseenedaveesuciens ste cosncaesueuncutbenceneniveeseetesteeneiecess 70 Selecting the TC generate ModE ruduo nis Ona EAEE Ea erai e E AAE AE 71 Setting the time code OUtPUl eers ar ar rasaan a a ea Teea aaar a aea Aa aeaa a a de aaa amaA AARAA a AEn Ehee taa EPan aison 71 Jam FUN CHON e e r ce hl aca tec ea a anaa ere Aaaa raa aE aea r er Aaa ae aaa Aa aN de voetuatadcveincusbuteas Suatecuase 72 Creating CUC PONS a e e aeae een me aeaee EEr eE saucy ee aa A oaa a Oa Ta aao an Ea Hane aa aana aaiae eani 73 Creating a cue point automatically at the recording start point essesesesssesssssssseseseseseseses 73 Creating a cue point on the fly eeesessseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseses ses 73 Viewing the cue point list seseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseesoseses 74 Editing a cue POM aiseanna aaaeei aaa eao E aa a eaves E aia eiT Eaa 74 Creating a new cue point using the cue list screen esesesesesesssessssssesssesesesesesesesesesssesessssssesosese 75 PIY DACE aaia aE aANT EE AAE RE E 76 Normal audio pla yVDACK esinti oersten nekaa i i a a ai 76 Time COde playDack siecisecisasescedivcesneslesaglive sued lesivececactandatvenssdetsoabat
133. ist screen allowing you to check edit or create cue points See Chapter 5 Recording playback on page 73 for details about cue points CUE LISTe LTc aht amag l 1 a 2 Cue 82 Bahl H3 Cue 3 Bih2smHe A4 Cue B4 Hihdemil BS h m HE h m e FILE SELECT screen Pressing the FILE SEL key brings up the audio file list screen on which all audio files recorded on the current disk is shown You can load a desired audio file by selecting the file using the SEL dial followed by pressing the ENTER key FILE SEL FNO FILE NEME Pi h e ee tard sms s LL LOTITE L a Ligi HAS Action es was HE4 Action Bld4 wa HES Action way e Contrast adjust screen Pressing the CONTRAST TC SETUP key while unSHIFTed brings up the screen for adjusting the display contrast While the display shows something like the following rotate the SEL dial to adjust the contrast Rotating the dial counterclockwise weakens the contrast while rotating clockwise strengthens After getting the desired contrast press the ENTER key to confirm the setting The contrast adjust screen is dismissed sh ENTER 5 Gaa Pu s iF vee ik 24bit l 2 ETT GTR kkkkk Bij FREE MAA INT 46 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections Chapter 4 Basic connections This chapter describes the basic connection between the PD 6 and external devices lt Table of con
134. it is approximately 10 milliseconds and the indicator lights for more than 1 5 seconds against momentary clipping By setting the Input clip item to On using the Error tone menu in the Setup mode the error tone is generated from the internal speaker or headphones for warning See Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 96 for details lt Note gt If the MONITOR control is set to OFF you cannot hear the error tone PEAK indicator L BUS R BUS L BUS R BUS L BUS R BUS DISC FEED Y pRE O Post Pre Orost rre Orost Pre Erost pre EO rost Pre O Post PEAK Pru PEAK J PEAK PrU PEAK a PEAK M PEAK s O M S TTS TSS TRS T 2 7 o ier STEREO BUS LEVEL PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback File names of created audio files When making recording in any of the single file modes 2TR 4TR 5TR or 6TR the real time clock time data when starting recording is given as the file name by default Example B15h 11m 25s 07jan 2003 wav The leftmost B stands for BWF The file extension wav is automatically appended By setting the File name mode item to Take instead of Date using the Default file name menu in the Setup mode Scene name Take number is given as the default file name In this setting you can also set a desired scene name and take number See Chapter 7 Setup mode
135. ital audio you have to make the following settings besides record track selection S ees CLOCK select switch Selecting digital input channels By default the digital inputs are selected as channel sources for all channels 1 through 6 Therefore when each pair channels 1 2 3 4 and 5 6 receive digital input signal which is locked they accept it and allow to make digital recording If the digital input signal is not locked the analog input is automatically selected lt Note gt Using the Digital in menu in the Setup mode you can select the input sources between digital and analog for each input channel pair 1 2 3 4 and 5 6 Therefore it is possible to accept and record digital and analog sources simultaneously For example you can make channels a and 2 to accept digital signal while channels 3 through 6 to accept analog signals See Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 91 for details Selecting the sampling frequency Set the FS 24 select switch on the top panel appropriately to match the digital signal input Selecting the system master clock Set the CLOCK switch on the top panel to DIGITAL When the DIGITAL IN connector receives the digital audio signal and the channel is locked DIG IN is shown in the CLK field on the Normal screen while the DIGI icon is shown above it see the screen example below If the input channel is not locked to the digital input
136. items are information only By rotating the SEL dial you can see DUR duration information and Vol file volume information under End UTILITY UTILITYRFile into Edit file name ce ee eae LA Hrile info gedit descriftorer Delete filer OO Date bas sok ktkt Restore Del filer t ime rk EEEE E etimize diskk Start kkhk eek fF Format F End ofthe okt You can check the Edit descriptor information by the following procedure Checking a description information Edit descriptor is the Edit Sequence Descriptor function You can check and edit the recording area up to 265 characters of the description area specified by the BWF standard for the sound sequence information of a BWF file 1 Select the Edit descriptor gt menu and press the ENTER key The display shows the BWF sound sequence information UTILITYRFile info UTILITY File info sla Si ESCRIPTOR Edit descrirtork E3 Date idoi kk E IME EEE EERE EE AZL TAKE Ste Start 5 tobhsekypeksakf B40 4 TAPE Srk End i thkkmkkattf BSC EUENT H kkk 2 By rotating the SEL dial the sound sequence information is scrolled The information includes the following items 0 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode UTILITVYeFile info EDIT GESCRIPTOR WAICFUBLI G2 CF SCENES tiktik B3Cf TAKE 44 B40f TAPE Skk BSC Ff EWEN Sse BELE TRE 1 kkk
137. ither of these frame rates the time code continuity cannot be obtained when it passes through 24h00m00sOOf according to the nature of the EIAJ format time code PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback lt Note gt When recording external time code you can check the external time code value and frame rate by switching the time display on the Normal screen to LTC IN using the TIME key see the screen example below If the external time code frame rate does not match the FRAME select switch setting the frame rate shown on the screen flashes for warning In this case set the FRAME select switch appropriately to match the external time code External time code frame rate a External time code value Selecting the TC generate mode Use the TC GEN select switch to select the generator mode for time code recording from among 24H RUN REC RUN FREE RUN and EXT RUN 24H RUN Time code starts from the internal RTC real time clock data When recording to a new file the generator records time code from the value which continues to the last time code value of the previous audio disk When recording to a new REC RUN disk which has no audio file after exchanging a disk the generator records time code from the value which continues to the last time code value of the previous disk used before disk exchange Runs the internal generator by the free run mode an
138. itor speaker or not except during recording Limiter parameter menu You can set the limiter parameters Default File name menu You can select the name form of an audio file when it is created between date information base and scene take number information base Default track name menu You can specify the default track name of audio files Next event menu You can set the event number of audio files USB keyboard menu You can select the USB keyboard type to be connected between US and JAPAN Pre rec time menu You can set the pre record time of audio pooled in the buffer User setup save menu You can save the setup data to the user box User setup load menu You can load the setup data from the user box Version menu You can check the PD 6 software version Chapter 8 Utility mode This chapter describes the Utility mode in which you can make settings related with DVD RAM disks to be used with the PD 6 as well as format a disk The following menus are available in the Utility mode lt Note gt The Utility mode menu may change when the PD 6 software is updated PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Edit File Name menu You can edit audio file names File Info menu You can check the audio file information as well as edit the description information Delete File menu You can delete an audio file Restore Del File menu You can restore the deleted file Optimize Disk menu You can optimize the current
139. kkkkk BT Lf TREZI ess BSCfHOTE BICtHew linet The table below shows the details for the description information which Fostex registers by default according to the screen example above These information can be used for creating an ALE file of AVID as well as can be directly exported to the AVID system via IEEE 1394 or via a disk lt Note gt Each character string before shows the header ID of currently available meta data Display Details of setting execution The user bit used when recording time code is recorded as the default setting fUBITS When creating a file the character string before in the file fSCENE name is set as SCENE by default When creating a file the three digit number between and fTAKE the file extension in the file name is set as TAKE by default When creating a file the reel number volume label on the fTAPE disk is set as TAPE up to 8 digits by default The five digit number set by the Set Next Event menu in fEVENT the Setup mode is set by default Track name of each track A default track name up to 16 characters is recorded for each The screen above shows the example when the fT RK Qa 28 eee recording mode is set to stereo 2 track The number of lines increases if more recording tracks are used fTRK1 RK fNOTE This is used for comment By default no data exists Each of these d
140. l to select On or Off and press the ENTER key to confirm the setting 3 Press the EXIT key to exit the Utility mode lt Note gt On the Normal screen a record protected audio file has the key icon beside the file name as show below Bish24m26s19d FH HAH Bes Bee A Dist Inlamn5as File BLEE Ld gt C PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Selecting the resume function on or off Resume Using the Resume menu you can select On or Off of the resume function for the currently loaded audio file By setting this menu to On the current file information including the current playback position is stored in the resume file when the disk is ejected and the next time the file is loaded the recorder automatically locates the stored playback position 1 Select the Resume menu and press the ENTER key The current option On or Off flashes the default is Off UTILITY UTILITY Optimize diskk OFPtimize disk Fk Format Format Feel Mot sat l1 Reel Hot Laskar Fec Protect Off Rec Protect Off x Dt eSUma i flashing IEEE1294 DISCOHHECT 2 Use the SEL dial to select On or Off and press the ENTER key to confirm the setting 3 Press the EXIT key to exit the Utility mode OAM PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Setting IEEE1394 connection IEEE1394 U
141. late tone recording time and mode setting Tone rec mode The Tone rec mode menu sets the recording time and mode of the slate tone which is recorded at the beginning of a file when recording is taken place in the New file mode On the Tone rec mode menu screen you can set the recording time Tone rec time between O and 30 seconds as well as the recording mode Tone rec from among TONE 4POT TONE and Off SETIF kef leel 2hd0E Tone rec mode Peak hold 32sec i 4 Tone rez moder Auto cues OFf Pause time 3 8min Error tone SETUPRTOHE REC MODE Tone rec time Tone rectitt SETUPFTOWE REC MODE SETUPRFTOHE FEC MODE Tone rec mode Tone rec mode Tone Feo Limes Tone recif Tone recioff Tone rec time ERA flashing lt Slate tone recording time gt Tone rec time Option 0 to 30 seconds Comment You can set the slate tone recording time in 1 second steps the default setting is 10 seconds lt Slate tone recording mode gt Option Comment Off default Nothing is recorded The 1 kHz tone at the reference level is recorded for the duration of Tone TONE rec time While the slate tone is being recorded you cannot record any external signal Repeats four times the combination of recording the 1 kHz tone at the 4POP TONE reference level for 0 5 second and muting for 0 5 second
142. name Use the kta SKIP CURSOR PPI keys to move the cursor position and use the SEL dial or the numeric keys to enter a desired character By pressing the CLEAR key repeatedly when the cursor is pointing the leftmost character you can clear the whole name 3 After entering the name press the ENTER key to confirm the setting The Utility mode exits and the display shows the Normal screen lt Note gt If you are going to set a file name which already exists Illegal Name is shown and the display returns to show the previous screen 108 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Editing a file information editing File info Using the File info menu you can check audio file information as well as edit the descriptor information You can check the following file information e File name of the audio file e Descriptor information BWF Sound Sequence information e File creation date year month day and time hour minute second e Start time information LTC start time e End time information LTC time at the recording end e Duration information of audio area shown in time code e File volume occupying space Checking file information 1 Select the File Info gt menu and press the ENTER key The display changes to show the dedicated File info screen on which you can check the current file information Edit descriptor has its own screen The other
143. ned cloth with a mild detergent may be used Do not open the case or attempt repairs or modification yourself The PD 6 contains no user serviceable parts For other than routine cleaning refer all maintenance to qualified FOSTEX service personnel To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open the case Opening the case and or tampering with the internal circuitry will void the warranty lt Important gt FOSTEX move Po 6 Equipment name electrical ratings serial DVD LOCATION RECORDER number and other information for the PD 6 ho oes are written on bottom side SERIAL NO TIATIA MADE IN JAPAN Precautions on installation Do not install the unit in the following conditions in a extremely hot or cold place in a moist place in a dusty place in a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a magnetic field in the direct sunshine PD 6 DVD Location Recorder About this manual This manual is intended to be used as a guide for using the Fostex PD 6 DVD location recorder It is divided into Chapters Each Chapter covers instructions for a specific subject or feature of the PD 6 which you should know for using the unit as well as safety instructions precautions etc Please retain this manual at hand so that you can read it whenever necessary Manual organization The following shows a brief description of each chapter though you may know the contents of each chapter by the Table of
144. nnels offer the PHASE switches 15 INPUT GAIN controls Each control adjusts the input gain of the corresponding channel The gain control range differs depending on the INPUT MODE setting as follows When the INPUT MODE is set to LINE You can adjust the nominal input level within the range between approximately 30 and 4dBu When the INPUT MODE is set to D P or T You can adjust the nominal input level within the range between approximately 60 and 26dBu PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 HPF controls Each control controls the high pass filter cutoff frequency of the corresponding channel within the range between 50 Hz and 300 Hz HPF switch Each switch selects the high pass filter response of the corresponding channel from among OFF 6 dB oct and 12 dB oct LIMITER switch Each switch selects the limiter for the corresponding channel active or inactive The limiter parameters can be set using the Limiter parameter menu in the Setup mode see Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 98 STOP key indicator green Stops the recorder as well as stops the disk rotation This key is also used to exit a menu operation of the Setup mode Utility mode etc lt Note gt While operating the PD 6 with the battery we recommend using the STOP key to stop playback rather than using
145. nners depending on the DISC FEED switch setting The setting of the DISC FEED switch PRE position L R BUS position POST position Regardless of the LEVEL and The STEREO BUS LEVEL control The LEVEL control can be used to STEREO BUS LEVEL control can be used to adjust the slate tone adjust the slate tone recording level settings the slate tone is recorded recording level at the reference level If you set the Tone rec mode menu in the Setup mode appropriately the slate tone is automatically recorded at the beginning of an audio file when recording is made to a Normal mode disk Note that this function is not available when recording to a Tape mode disk You can set the duration of the slate tone automatically recorded between 1 and 10 seconds default 10 seconds as well as select between two types continuous tone or 4 pop tones For details see Tone rec mode on page 94 lt Notes gt e The slate tone is used for analog level calibration therefore it is not recorded when selecting the digital input e While sliding and holding the SLATE switch to the TONE position the slate tone is output from the ANALOG LINE OUT connectors allowing to calibrate external devices About overloading While receiving an analog audio signal if the input amplifier is clipped the corresponding PEAK indicator is lit in red The responsibility of the detecting circu
146. nt where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled 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 damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray of water Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the appliance The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Table of contents PreCAUtiONS sssssseeceeeeeeeeetetnsnneeeeeenenennnnnnnneneeeeenennnnennnnnnnnneeneenennnnnttnnnnneeeeenneneesttsnnnnaneeeeetO PrECAUGION
147. ode menus you can make settings related with DVD RAM disks to be used with the PD 6 as well as format a disk See Chapter 8 Utility mode on page 105 for details about the Utility mode UTILITY Edit file namek File info F Delete filer Restore Del filer OFtLimize diskF Format amp e TC Setup mode screen Pressing the CONTRAST TC SETUP key while SHIFTed brings up the primary page of the TC Setup mode screen Using the TC Setup mode menus you can make preferences settings related with time code recording playback See Chapter 6 TC Setup mode on page 81 for details about the TC Setup mode TC SETUPF Edit LTE ee C off TC Ubit EEEEERRR Set Gen Tor Gen Ubit lt User gt JAM mode BOTH SSS PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions e EDL SEL mode screen Pressing the FILE SEL EDL SEL key while SHIFTed brings up the primary page of the EDL SEL mode screen By default the screen something like the following is shown on which lt New file gt is highlighted for creating a new ALE file You can create or edit an EDL Edit Decision List file ALE file which is used for exporting an audio file to the AVID system See Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt creating and editing an ALE file gt on page 123 for details about the EDL SEL mode ALEF Select ALE file Hew file e CUE LIST screen Pressing the CUE key brings up the cue point l
148. omment You can set the voltage in 0 5 V steps The following settings are recommended depending on the battery used 10 5 V When a NiCd battery is used 12 5 V When a Lithium ion battery is used lt Note gt If the actual voltage lowers the voltage set by the BATT warning item for more then one minute the recorder automatically stops recording or playback and releases the disk lock Speaker mute on off setting Speaker mute The Speaker mute menu selects whether muting the internal monitor speaker or not With the BATT warning menu you can select On or Off for the monitor speaker mute SETUP SETUP t BATT warnina 14 Su BATT warnina if Si BSPesker mutei OF Speaker mute flashing Limiter Parameter Limiter Parameter Default file namer Default file namer Default track namer Default track name Hext event Hot Gebel Hext event Hoi Gabel Option Comment Off default The monitor speaker is not muted On The monitor speaker is muted except during playback e C PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode Limiter parameter setting Limiter parameter The Limiter parameter menu makes parameter setting for the limiter On Limiter parameter menu screen you can set Grouping Threshold and Ratio parameters SETUP F SETUPFKLIMNITER Speaker mute Off r Grourina dLiniter Paranet er D
149. onnection between the PD 6 and a PC wu eeessessessececeecesesscetceeseseseees 137 HOW to disconnect the PD 6 esseseseesesessesesecsesossesoscesesorsessesescesesesseseseesesesse 137 Example of copying data to an external hard isk eeseesesessessseesesessessee 138 Example of exporting data to a computer application cesses 138 Chapter 11 Specifications sicciisascesvscictcecwessnavewadeducduneatuonwdedeuatensatsniseeutaseanstensunniednacaiamavien 141 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Precautions Precautions on safety Avoid excessive heat and humidity Do not expose the PD 6 to extremes of humidity Do not place the unit in direct sunlight close to heating units or in areas subject to high temperatures Also avoid areas subject to extremely low temperatures The PD 6 s ambient operating temperature is between 0 and 45 C Avoid excessive dust and vibration Locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage Avoid physical shocks Strong physical shocks can cause damage Handle the unit with care Avoid damaging the power cord Make certain that the PD 6 s power cord is not located in a position where it is likely to be walked on or pinched by other equipment placed near the cord Clean with a soft dry cloth Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the PD 6 Wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth If further cleaning is required a lightly moiste
150. ore sliding the EJECT lever Normally when no disk is set on the tray or the power is off you can open the tray by only sliding the EJECT lever lt Note gt On rare occasions the disk lock may not be released In such a case turn off and on the power then use the DISC UNLOCK button to release the disk lock DISC UNLOCK button Releases the disk lock This button is effective only when a disk is set on the tray To remove a disk press this button then slide the EJECT lever to open the disk tray Disk tray Sets a DVD RAM disk To open the disk tray use the DISC UNLOCK button and EJECT lever as described above To close the disk tray press down the tray 40 lt _ _ ___ _ _ _ PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions Top panel part 2 X01S03 13 ada 14 15 ai OFF 12 OFF 17 Sein mo 18 LIMITER PANEL LOCK PLAY STOP LOCK OFF mco 0 DISC UNLOCK EJECT mami oe LOCATE ABS 13 INPUT MODE switches Each switch selects the type of analog audio input source for the corresponding channel from among the following L Line Line level input D Dynamic Mic Dynamic microphone P Phantom Power P 48 48 V phantom powered microphone T Phantom Power T 12 12 V phantom powered microphone 14 PHASE switches Used to reverse the input phase Only even 2 4 and 6 cha
151. ore using the PD 6 About Realtime Clock The PD 6 offers realtime clock function The realtime clock data is used for a file name date and time when the file is created when creating a new audio file on a disk the time code start time when recording a time code by the internal time code generator and so on The realtime clock is adjusted according to the local time when shipped therefore set the time to your local time before using the PD 6 see Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 90 for details about realtime clock setting lt Notes gt e When shipped the file name mode is set to DATE therefore the realtime clock data is automatically used as the name of an audio file name created when recording You can edit the file name later See Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 99 for details about file name editing and file name mode setting File Holi TE EWF CLE 2Ybit ETT mg TR e Only when the TC GEN mode is set to 24H RUN the realtime clock data is used as the TC start time see Recording playback on page 72 for details about the TC GEN mode About DVD RAM disk The PD 6 uses MAXELL 8 centimeter DVD RAM double sided disks shown below You can record data to both sides A and B The arrows below show the direction for insertion lt Side A gt lt Side B gt 22 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 Inserting removing a disk You can insert or remove a
152. ormat the disk again see Format menu in Chapter 8 Utility mode on page 115 for details about the physical format If Disk error appears again after carrying out physical format do not use the disk PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 2 Before using the PD 6 About recording modes With a disk formatted in the UDF Rev1 5 Normal mode you can make recording in the One file mode or Two file mode which can be selected by the REC TR select switch If you set the REC TR select switch to 2 4 5 or 6 recording is made by the One file mode in which a single audio file is created when recording starts See the figure on the right lt One file mode gt sere Way 01 In the One file mode each time recording is Each file is individually created made a new audio file with the incremented number is created sere Way 02 If you set the REC TR select switch to 2 4 or 1 5 recording is made by the Two file mode lt Two file mode gt in which two audio files two track and four track files or one track and five track files are created meere M wav 01 when recording starts i n Eo Two files are simultaneously created In the Two file mode two new audio file with y the successive numbers are simultaneously created in which the file with the smaller number eer Way 02 is the multitrack file and M is added to the file name lt Note
153. p mode on page 93 for details You can set to generate the error tone if the input amplifier clips using the Error tone menu in the Setup mode see page 96 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Monitoring recording signals You can monitor recording signals via headphones or the internal monitor speaker While a plug is inserted to the PHONES jack the internal speaker automatically turns off and you can monitor the signals only via headphones The monitor level can be adjusted by the MONITOR control This control is a push lock type By pushing the head of the control the control comes out and you can rotate the control to adjust the level Pressing the control again puts it inside the panel To turn off the monitor sound completely rotate the control fully counterclockwise until it clicks lt Note gt While running the PD 6 with the internal battery we recommend not to raise the monitor volume more than required Raising the volume consumes more battery power The monitor signal can be selected by the following switch settings Monitor mode select switch CONTRAST SETUP FILESEL TIME LIGHT EXIT 1 3 2 4 4TR 175 2 4 6 5 6TR I iaa 2 2 4TR SOLO MONO MONITOR PD 6 DVD LOCATION REq MONITOR control gt PHONES jack PHONES ST MONO monitor select switch e Monitor mode select switch Selects the monitor mode from among SOLO ST and MON
154. ple below Cue 5 is created when the current recorder position is O1h58m20s f sf LTC time CUE LIST LTC CUE LISTr LTC Bi Cue G1 aah2emd4 Gi Cue Gi aahzemns4 G2 Cue G2 GahSlm2e G2 Cue G2 Gehdimze 62 Cue 03 81h25meG2 e 03 Cue GS Bihzomas Ad Cue p4 aibd imii Ad Cue B4 aihdtimil C gas Cue Bo ines BE h EE h I PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Playback Normal audio playback 1 Make sure that a recorded disk is set to the tray 2 Load a desired audio file You can select an audio file from the FILE SEL screen or using the kea SKIP CURSOR PPI key lt Selecting a file from the FILE SEL screen gt Pressing the FILE SEL key brings up the FILE SEL screen on which all audio files recorded on the current disk is shown FILE SEL Het ion bbs way mr etre aan Ts Pett yma a Ele ALL ion e4 bia ABS Action BhS waw You can load a desired audio file by selecting the file using the SEL dial followed by pressing the ENTER key When an audio file is loaded the display shows the beginning of the file When an audio file is loaded the display shows the Normal screen on which the time display field shows the beginning of the file lt Selecting a file using the lt lt SKIP CURSOR gt gt key gt By setting the Skip mode menu in the Setup mode to File you can select a desired file using the kta SKIP CURSOR PP key By pres
155. pre fader signal is selected L R BUS Stereo buss L or R signal is selected The L signal can be assigned to the odd tracks while the R signal can be assigned to the even tracks POST Channel post fader signal is selected DISC FEED switch STEREO BUS LEVEL LEVEL control control Adjusting the recording level According to the recording source selected by the DISC FEED switch use the appropriate control to adjust the record level for each channel When set to PRE Use the INPUT GAIN control Use the LEVEL control to adjust the level sent from each When set to L BUS or R BUS channel to the stereo buss and use the STEREO BUS LEVEL control the total recording level Also select the pan position from among L C and R When set to POST Use the LEVEL control lt Notes gt e Adjust the recording level appropriately so that the level meter does not exceed O dB To get the maximum signal to noise performance set the level appropriately so that the meter indication does not exceed O dB but goes up near to the O dB at the loudest part of the signal The reference level is set to 20 dB by default which means 4 dBu signal shows 20 dB from the 24 bit full scale level O dB on the level meter You can change the reference level to 18 dB using the Ref level menu in the Setup mode See Chapter 7 Setu
156. rder Chapter 7 Setup mode 90 How to make Setup menu setting Some Setup menus have the dedicated screens for editing while others do not have the dedicated screens and can be edited on the primary screen A menu of the former type has gt on the right while a menu of the latter type does not have gt The following describes how to make settings of the Adjust RTC and Digital out menus as the examples of the former and latter types respectively You can make editing of each menu by the similar procedure as either of these examples Adjusting the real time clock Adjust RTC The Adjust RTC menu allows you to check and edit real time clock data 1 Select the Adjust RTC gt menu and press the ENTER key The display changes to show the screen on which the current real time clock is shown SETUFF SETUP Adjust RTC wAdsust RICE Lookurp RTC Cisital out Aes EBU i Diaital ink ASA m1lSd 16H shMees n mode ile iasnoses On EDIT Push SES Ref level z2 dB 2 To edit the current clock data press the ENTER again The second digits in the clock data flash You are now able to edit the clock data SETUF Adjust RTC SETUF Adjust RTC Lookur ETC Adjust RTC ES sHimlid i k n s i BSA imisd TEASE Oa EDIT Push igl tedl M flashing 3 Use the SEL dial or the numeric keys to enter the desired value at the c
157. rding to a new file in the REC RUN mode starts from the new Start time 4 Press the EXIT key to exit the TC Setup mode PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 6 TC Setup mode User bit setting of internal generator time code You can set the time code user bit of the internal generator which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector when the TC OUT switch is set to GEN 1 Select the Gen Ubit menu and press the ENTER key The display shows the current internal time code generator setting information in which the currently selected user bit output mode flashes the default mode is lt User gt 00 00 00 00 gt To SETUP Edit LTC starth Pause TC Off TC Ubit Set Ger TCP Haen Ubit JAH mode BOTH mrem re m m m EEEECERRE TC SETUP F Edit LTC startk Pause TC Off TO Ubit EEEEERFF Ser Gen Tor Gen Ubit JAM mode BOTH flashing Use the SEL dial to select the desired user bit and press the ENTER key lt User gt the default is 00 00 00 00 MMDDYYxx BG_76 MM month BG_54 DD day BG_32 YY year BG_10 ff US DDMMYYxx BG_76 DD day BG_54 MM month BG_32 YY year BG_10 ff EUR Press the EXIT key to exit the TC Setup mode Jam mode setting You can set the jam mode which determines what information is jammed 3 Select the JAM mode menu and press the ENTER key The display sho
158. re CEXECUTE I CEXECUTE J Cfmt time EH EHEES J Cfmt time dehy debppcks J Select this option when you A disk is quick formatted format a troublesome disk which instead of being completely has been used many times and initialized On has caused troubles such as New A disk formatted in the Tape sound jumping or slow access mode last time is formatted speed while the currently recorded When selecting this option it audio data remains takes longer to format the disk Select this option when you The whole disk is physically otf format a relatively new disk formatted All the currently When selecting this option it Used recorded audio data is erased takes shorter to format the disk When selecting this option it takes longer to format the disk 1160 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode lt Note gt It may rarely happen that when you set a disk which has not been physically formatted before the PD 6 automatically selects On for Normal mode or Used for Tape mode and executes physical formatting After selecting the option in the above step press the ENTER key EXECUTE is highlighted on the screen Press the ENTER key The CAUTION message screen on which Are you sure flashing appears on the display To cancel formatting press the EXIT key while this message screen is shown or in the previous steps
159. seseesessesseseeseseeseesesessessessesesseseeseeseses 20 Turning on th POWET iis iesivdissckeecveceisies dessevvineaeveasacessecelavdedsatases shee lav teeesevter shesterse 21 About power supply voltage ccsccsssssecsscssecsscsseceecssscsecsscssececssecseesseceessneeaeaes 21 Abou utRe ltime clock senenn a a N ees 22 ABDOUUDVD RAM AS raaraa ae ar aE ae E ASES STS iaa 22 Inserting removing a disk ssseesssessssesesseeeseseesesesesseseseseesesesseseseseesesesessesesssees 23 ADout recording Mmodesanoro n ia T e A ai e aeia 26 Chapter 3 Names and functions sceseceeeesseeeeesesssenensteeeneeneeeeeeneneenensseeeeseneesenenaeeeeases 27 Left side panel Inputs outputs eesesessessssesessesesseseseesesesseseseesesesseseseesesessese 28 Right side panel Inputs outputs eseeeeseseeseseseesesesseseseesesessesesesseseseesesessesese 30 Frontpanel part Ui ciAscescaceics otsbiadsstedes e aaa eibuceputeatecieucsatosivens costes 32 Frontpanel Part2 aea tac ses Goss Oo eaa E ASE AE Er TA 34 Front panel Part3 kecirir niere Ea E AE ta 37 Top Panel Apart leds haces AE E E TAE EE E A 38 FToppanel part 2 a hsces ceievres oiledeve Ganiers n na a a a ia 41 EGBE S i 2 F DE E TEE nee EA 43 Initial screen Normal screen seeesseessesssessseesseesssesssessseessessssesssessosesseesssessess 43 OMEPSCLEENS nmin a e i aden dae T E I 44 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 4 Basic connections sa iisiiccicenncsiisccsnseac
160. sessseesesesesesssssseseses 67 AD t yerl adiht anoeio uacua eeii e nai e erie 67 File names of created audio files s sesessseeseseseseeseseseseeseseseseessseseseeess 68 Recording digital audio esesssseseseseesesessesesesessesesesreseseasesesesrasesesresesesrasosesseeeses 69 Selecting digital input channels esessseseseseseesesesesesssesseseseseseesesesesesseosseseses 69 Selecting the sampling frequency sesesssesesesesesesesssesesesssesesesssesenessseseeesssess 69 Selecting the system master COCK ccsssesscsssssecsecssessesssessececseceesesseessees 69 Recording time code sesessssesesessesesessesereeseseseesesoreesesercesesesceseseseasesesrssesesseseses 70 Selecting the TC frame rate mitisien eiaeiiai aed t ip 70 Selecting the TC generate mode sssesesessessseseseseseesesesesesssesseseseseseesssesesesssoss 71 Setting the time COde OULPUL orreri eeeesescseceeceecsecsecseesecseesecseeseeseeseeseeseesensees 71 ATAU IOUT a fsck 8 aiuto AA EEE E AEE E NOE EEA 72 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Creating cue points seeseeseeseeseeseeseesessesseseesessesseseeseeseeseeseeseeseeseeseesessesseseesesse 73 Creating a cue point automatically at the recording start point 73 Creating a cue point on the fly esesesesesesesesessseesesssesesesesesesesesesesenessseeeessseee 73 Viewing the Cue point list csscsscccecscssssscsessnceessessessssenssnsessesseesecsecsecsesees 74 Editing acu point renn
161. sesssesenesesesesesesessse 92 Reference level setting Reference level ssesesesesesesessssessseseseseeessssessseseses 93 Peak hold time setting Peak hold seesssesesessssssesesesssessseesesesssesseseseseseessees 93 Slate tone recording time and mode setting Tone rec mode 000 94 Auto cue mode on off setting Auto cue esesssessesesesessssesssesesesessesesesessse 95 Pause cancel time setting Pause time eesesseseseeseesessesessessesseseseeseeseesesesse 95 Error tone output Setting Error tone cecescescescesceccescescescesceecsceeceeceeses 96 Battery warning setting BATT Warning ssessesesesessseesseesesesesosseseseseseessees 97 Speaker mute on off setting Speaker mute esesssesesesssesessseesesssesessseseses 97 Limiter parameter setting Limiter parameter sesessesesessssesesessesesessesesese 98 Default file name setting Default file NAME s esesesessssesssesessessesesesessssese 99 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Default track name setting Default track NAME sessesssesessseesssesesesesesese 100 Next event number setting Next event NO e esessssesesessseesesessseesesessseesese 100 USB keyboard type Setting Keyboard cecssessesssessecsecssceseesseesseceeenees 101 Pre record time Setting Pre rec time sseseseosessessesessossesseseseeseesessesessess 101 Setup data saving Save user setup ccssscsccsscessecsecsseessecsesseessceeseseeeseees 1
162. shing on the display When deleting is completed Completed appears on the display and the Utility mode exits lt Note gt A deleted file is not completely deleted from the disk It still exist as a hidden file You can restore a hidden file by the Restore Del FIle menu described below However if you optimize the disk after deleting a file the file cannot be restored anymore A file completely deleted from a disk is shown as lt lt Deleted File gt gt lt Note gt After deleting audio files on a disk formatted in the Tape mode if you optimize the disk it changes to a Normal mode disk lin CO OE eS PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del file Using the Restore Del file menu You can restore a hidden file which is deleted by the Delete file menu lt Note gt if you optimize the disk after deleting files the file cannot be restored anymore because the hidden files are completely deleted Also note that a file deleted on a computer cannot be restored 1 Select the Restore Del file gt menu and press the ENTER key The deleted files are listed on the R S file screen If no deleted hidden file exists Delete File Non is shown UTILITY UTILITVeR S file Edit file nameb RESTORE FILE ile info Delete filek DFestore Del filek rtimize disk P Format amp
163. sing the IEEE1394 menu you can select CONNECT or DISCONNECT of the IEEE1 394 connection By selecting CONNECT the IEEE1394 connector can be used to connect the PD 6 to a personal computer and you can control the PD 6 drive from the computer lt Note gt When CONNECT is selected the PD 6 drive cannot be controlled from the panel keys 1 Select the IEEE1394 menu and press the ENTER key The current option CONNECT or DISCONNECT flashes the default is DISCONNECT UTILITY UTILITY OrFtimize disk k OFtimize diskk Format Format P keel Hor Cases J keel Hos Cat J Rec Protect Of Fec Protect Off Resume Off Resume Off PIEEEIS94 DISCONNECT TEEE1 394 flashing 2 Use the SEL dial to select DISCONNECT or CONNECT and press the ENTER key to confirm the setting 3 Press the EXIT key to exit the Utility mode If you exit the Utility mode after setting this menu to CONNECT Selected IEEE1394 is shown on the display ieee o Eiah24m2ge13d Selected TEEEIS94 Lp jad k ne BO FREE MAA IMT J24bit i 2 ETT E OTF lt Note gt To disconnect the IEEE1394 connection go to the IEEE1394 menu again and select DISCONNECT gt 7 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 8 Utility mode 2 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Cr
164. sing the kta SKIP CURSOR PPI key while the recorder is stopped you can skip forward or backward a file See Skip locate functions on page 78 and Setup mode on page 92 for details 3 Press the PLAY key to start playback The play indicator is lit 4 To monitor the playback sound use headphones or the internal speaker For details about how to get the monitor sound see page 64 5 To stop playback press the STOP or STANDBY key lt Notes gt e If the Fs or and bit length of a playback file does not match the FS 24 select switch setting the FS or and bit length indication on the Normal screen flashes In this case set the FS 24 select switch to the appropriate position to match the file If you stop playback using the STANDBY key the recorder goes into the pause mode The pause mode is automatically released after the pause release time has passed You can set the pause release time using the Pause time menu in the Setup mode see page 95 The default setting is three minutes PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback e Playback of a file recorded in two file mode When playing back either one of two files recorded in two file mode 2 4 or 1 5 the output assignment of the ANALOG LINE OUT connectors depends on the REC TR select switch position The following table shows the relation between the track numbers TR1 through TR6 of ANALOG LINE OUT conne
165. sk which can be added to the ALE file or select an individual file ALE FEdit EntratHewh Sel new entries GIG seseoR WAL HHZ sieiookdok Wg BOS sched Wl Bid dakk WAN lt Note gt To distinguish audio file you want to add to an ALE file we recommended you to put at the head of each audio file in advance using the CIRCLE TAKE key 4 Select lt Entry all gt or any desired audio file and press the ENTER key If you select lt Entry all gt and press the ENTER key all audio file entries are shown on the screen you can scroll through the list by rotating the SEL dial ALEREdit Entr ALE file emtries GI HERERERREEE Ly HAZ ASRAGE on BES seissossokak WAL GA soktokdokdokdok WAL BBS seeks WAN If you select an individual audio file and press the ENTER key Sel next entry is shown and you can make another entry successively Note that the audio files added to the ALE file are omitted from the Sel new entries list After adding all desired entries pressing the EXIT key brings up the screen as shown below on which you can check the entries In the screen example below audio file 001 has been added 5 After adding audio file entries press the EXIT key The display returns to the Edit ALE screen 6 Press the EXIT key again or use the SEL dial to select Save ALE file and press the ENTER ke
166. sumption Battery life 110 H x 329 W x 245 D mm 3 4kg excluding the battery NP 1 type battery or equivalent IDX NP L50 IDX NP23 or AC adaptor AD 15C option DC 12V to 18V 25 W approximately 2 hours using the IDX NP L50 se VP is a trademark of DVD format Logo Licensing Corporation RAM Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement 144 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 11 Specifications Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Directive on approximation of member nation s ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Directive on approximation of member nation s ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment The affect of the European Specification EN61000 6 1 coexistence of electromagnetic waves common immunity specification on this equipment are as shown below affected by generation of noise in some cases In the electrical fast transient ourst requirements surge conducted disturbances by radio frequency fields power frequency magnetic field radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment this could be FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE Including non EU
167. suriatastsbveedas re aiet iaa kaei i Sieen 77 TEDA ELE ERE E E E EE E E 77 Skiplocate tunt hons riani E EAE EA AAE RE OER AA E 78 Skipping aAA DI EEA R E EA E E EE EE 78 Skipping Dy CUE Point eenakter aaaea eae aea raat oa ATAO a a aae SE aake SaNa aa AEA Raas kS 78 Locating to the beginning ABS 0 Of a file esssesssesesessssssssssesesesesesesesesesesessssssosssesesesesesesesesee 78 Locating to the end REC END Of a file ts ecssscessecescescececccescesescesesscessscssssesessnsesensessnsecees 78 Locating to the previous locate point 00 eessececesseccsccsseccsscecsssecsesseseceessscecesseescsessesacsesensess 78 Locating to the desired time ii cc c ccsce esis ckesscacccstseceasasaatensiacesnvansacosnade coensdecdscnsbencenstedsescacteenseeens 79 Locating to the desired ce point ee cesecssecsscsseccsseessseeseccsceeseceeseccecsccsceesecsecssscsesecseserseeseese 79 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback Recording analog audio To record analog audio some control and switch settings are necessary The following shows the block diagram of the built in 6 channel mixer of the PD 6 rc ANALOG MIC LINE IN Y P48V _ MIC AMP TOREC PLAY HP MON SP T12v e PHASE ch 2 4 6 INPUT GAIN Cs H a HPF A D A SW gt ANALOG LINE OUT LIMITER PFL lt __ _ _ _ _ _ Tk 1 3 5 i Tk 2 4 6
168. tents gt Inp t CONMOCTION wsicccesnietsciiniciuacisssaten cincctiadvecesiacasndassiiudiudadusadeweaiesdedudacdasesbsudnnaatatdencsived 48 Analog audio input connection ccssesssesessecsscecececsscesseceecsscesseceeesseesseeaeesseesnees 48 Digital audio input CONNECTION cessesssesseceecsececesscssseceecsscsscessesseesseceeesesesseseeeseees 49 Time code input CONNECTION ccceccssessecsscesecsscssecsecsseceecsscenecsecssecaecsseceeesnseaeesnseeeeaes 49 SVNGC SIStiAal connector euen a deecsceleds r E A Guttenasae 49 Monitor signal input connection essesesessssesesesseeesesessseesesessseesesessseesesessseesesessseeseseses 49 OUTPUT COMMECTIONT sissa cstesiieseeveiuevesadcenstcwnsiae ieee nsiiwuatbcedsuvidvarinveieuidursetiatenentnsaniaeesunte 50 Analog audio output CONNECTION ceccecsssessesscesseceecsscesceseesssecsececsssescesesssecseesnees 51 Digital audio output CONNECTION eeseesessessesesessessesessesesreseeseesessssesessesseseesesesseseeseeses 51 Time code output connection essessesseseseeseeseesesessessessesesseseeseesessesessessesseseseeseesessesesse 51 Word clock output connection cesecsscsssessecsscessessecsecsssecsceseesseceeceseecsscessecseeseceseees 51 Monitor OUTPUL COMMECECION aeneon nee asip aee e e ociosa aroeira ies 51 Connection examples anansssunnnnenununnnnunnnnenenununnnnununnnnunununnnnunnnnnnenununn mnnn nnnnnnnnnnnn ennenen 52 Connection example for recording
169. the ENTER key to save the ALE file 6 Press the EXIT key to exit the EDL SEL mode Deleting an audio file entry You can delete an unnecessary audio file entry from the ALE file 1 On the ALE file entries screen shown in step 3 of Viewing audio file entries in the previous page select the file entry you want to delete and press the CLEAR key After showing Deleted the selected file entry is deleted immediately ALEREdit FEntrsk ALEREdit Entr ALE f i je entries a C Cila andui eme HAI HERERERREEE Ly Fi GAZ edo ya i Deleted BGS See WAL i BI ese WAL ES CORE lage BOS seeds WAY BGS seeded Was 2 Press the EXIT key twice The display shows the screen for saving the edited ALE file on which Are you sure flashes 3 Press the ENTER key to save the ALE file 130 e a PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt Editing an ALE file You can edit an existing ALE file Editing an ALE file name You can edit an ALE file name shown in the ALE file list The following example shows how to edit the ALL TAKE ale ALE file created in the operation example described earlier 1 When the SHIFT indicator is lit press the FILE SEL EDL SEL key The display changes to show the ALE screen You can see the created ALE file s and lt New file gt in the Select ALE file list A
170. the PAUSE key Because using the STOP key stops the disk rotation which saves battery power By pressing the REW or F FWD key while holding down the STOP key the following operation is possible STOP REW Locates to the beginning ABS 0 of the current file STOP F FWD Locates to the recording end REC END of the current file PLAY key indicator green Starts playback F FWD key indicator green Pressing this key while stopped fast forwards the recorder at maximum 30 x speed Pressing this key during playback fast forwards with sound cues forwards at 2 x speed Pressing this key while holding down the STOP key locates the recording end REC END of the current file REW key indicator green Pressing this key while stopped rewinds the recorder at maximum 30 x speed Pressing this key during playback rewinds with sound cues backwards at 2 x speed Pressing this key while holding down the STOP key locates the beginning ABS O of the current file PANEL LOCK switch Switches the panel lock function active LOCKED or inactive OFF When set it to the LOCKED position the following keys switch are inactive STOP key PLAY key F FWD key REW key CIRCLE TAKE key lt lt SKIP CURSOR i key FILE SEL key LOCATE key POWER switch 42 lt _ _ _ _ o_oiii PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions
171. tput gt TIME CODE INPUT e Connector e Format e Reference input level e Input impedance e Minimum input level TIME CODE OUTPUT e Connector e Format e Reference output e Output impedance e Output load impedance VIDEO WORD INPUT e Connector e Refernce input level 6mm dia stereo phone jack More than 329 200 mW at 329 D sub 25 pin auto software selection IEC 60958 S P DIF or IEC 60958 AES EBU auto selection IEC 60958 S P DIF or IEC 60958 AES EBU The format of an output signal is selected in the Setup mode XLR 3 31 type balanced pin 2 hot SMPTE EBU 2V p p More than 20kQ 0 25V p p XLR 3 32 type balanced pin 2 hot SMPTE EBU 2V p p Less than 1kQ More than 600Q BNC type auto software selection TTL level with 75Q termination switch The signal type word or video is automatically detected 142 e PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 11 Specifications WORD OUTPUT e Connector e Output level AATON INPUT OUTPUT option e Connector e Format AUX INPUT OUTPUT e Connector lt AUX IN gt e Input impedance e Reference input level e Maximum input level lt AUX OUT gt e Output load impedance e Reference output level e Maximum output level BNC type TTL level LEMO 5pin Complies to ASCII amp LTC I O 10 pin male balanced Hirose More than 10kQ 4dBu 24dBu More than 10kQ 4dBu 10dBu 60dBu switchable 24 dBu MINI DIN 8pin female P1
172. ue point By selecting a desired cue point on the CUE LIST screen you can edit its label edit its position time data or delete it Highlight a desired cue point and press the ENTER key The display changes to show the edit screen for the selected cue point By default Label flashes on the screen CUE LIST Editt LTis CUE Ho Bz Edit BEGAL ue Hz Position HehSlnzesiatigst Delete e Editing a label To edit a cue point label press the ENTER key when Label flashes The first character of the current label flashes showing that you can now edit it Use the SEL dial or numeric keys to select the desired character and press the ENTER key CUE LIST Editt LTC3 CUE LIST Edit LTC CUE Ho 2 Edit CUE Ho 82 Edit BHi Cue Hz Lanelle 82 o J Position Position Abhoimeasibf l st HahSinzasl f last Delete gt Deleter Use the kta SKIP CURSOR gt gt I key to move the cursor When using the numeric keys for entering characters pressing any other numeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically lt Note gt Pressing the CLEAR key deletes the flashing character To delete the whole label press the CLEAR key repeatedly when the first character flashes PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 5 Recording playback e Editing time data To edit time data select Position using the SEL dial and press the E
173. unnononununununnonununununnnnenunununnnnenunununnnnenennna mnene 85 User bit setting of internal generator time code s susususnsnunununuonononununununnenununununnenenunununnnnenununnnnnn ennan nnan 86 Jam mode setting escececcecesceeesceeeeseeeeeneeenneeesseeseseeseseeeeseenesnenensenses sess sees seeaesaenesueeesaeesseeneeeeaeseeaeseraeseeed 86 PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 6 TC Setup mode How to select the TC Setup menu 1 When the SHIFT indicator is lit press the CONTRAST TC SETUP key The PD 6 enters the TC Setup mode while the display shows the TC SETUP screen as below by default This screen is the primary layer screen and shows the menu list Some menu has b gt on the right This indicates you can enter the dedicated screen of the menu TC SETUPP gedit LIC startk Fause TC Off TC Ubit EEEEERRR Set Ger TCE Ger Ubiti lt User gt JAM mode BOTH 2 Select the desired menu using the SEL dial and press the ENTER key You can now set or edit the selected menu In the following description we assume that the TC SETUP primary screen is shown on the display Editing the LTC start time You can set the desired LTC start time corresponding to the beginning ABS 0 of an audio file lt Note gt PD 6 records only the start time of LTC and the internal generator generates and outputs LTC with reference to the start time With a BWF file the start time is
174. ursor flashing position You can move the cursor position using the kea SKIP CURSOR PP keys For each digit you can enter the value within the range shown below Cursor position Value range Cursor position Value range y year 00 99 H hour 00 23 m month 01 12 M minute 00 59 d day 01 31 S second 00 59 4 After editing the clock data press the ENTER key to make the editing effective lt Note gt To set the clock precisely set the clock data to a near future time and press the ENTER key synchronizing with the time signal 5 Press the EXIT key to exit the Setup mode PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode Setting the digital out format Digital out The Digital out menu allows you to select the digital signal format AES EBU or S P DIF of the signal fed from the outputs of the DIGITAL I O connector 1 Select the Digital out menu and press the ENTER key The currently selected option flashes the default selection is AES EBU You are now able to select the option SETUPR SETUP Adjust FETCH Adjust RTCr SUisital out HES EB gt Fisital out Eee Cisital ink CKisital ink Skir mode File Skir mode File Diassnoases On Diasnoses On Fef lewel 26dB Fef leel 28dB 2 Use the SEL dial to select the desired format AES EBU or S P DIF and then press the ENTER
175. value depends on TC GEN switch setting e Display mode selection While SHIFTed each press of the TIME DISP MODE key switches the display between the Normal screen and Level screen lt Normal screen gt lt Level screen gt Bish24ii28s1 3d GMB 1 sh24m28s 1 dec 2s BAH Abe As Alar LTC S BSMe Ss Aer aS 290F 4Bk FREE IHT leb ETT CTR 44 amassi PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 3 Names and functions Level meter section Depending on the REC TR select switch setting the level meter section on the screen looks like the following 2TR mode 4TR mode 5TR mode 6TR mode 2 4TR mode 1 5TR mode D erer qpe 4 RETTET TY 10 ween 10 PEGA 456 IEJ 3456 lt Note gt With a Tape mode file the level meter section looks the same regardless of the REC TR select switch setting e Setup mode screen Pressing the SETUP UTILITY key while unSHIFTed brings up the primary page of the Setup mode screen Using Setup mode menus you can set preferences etc of the PD 6 See Chapter 7 Setup mode on page 87 for details about the Setup mode SETUP F Adjust ETC igital out AES EBU Disital ink Skir mode File Diasnoses 0 r Ref level 2edE e Utility mode screen Pressing the SETUP UTILITY key while SHIFTed brings up the primary page of the Utility mode screen Using Utility m
176. w 2 4 Select and click PD6 DVD or S001 on the desktop indicated by arrow 3 The disk volume name example shown below is a default tentative name If you edit the volume name Reel No in the disk formatting process the edited name is shown 138 e PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Exporting files using IEEE1394 i ET TA eS ao Bamm OS a H OENE E 5 Select and click an audio file in the bwff directory on the disk indicated by arrow 4 The selected audio file is shown in Region in current file 6 Click Convert gt followed by Done indicated by arrow 5 The display shows the window for saving a file 7 Select a folder to be saved and click Select indicated by arrow 6 The computer starts saving the file to the selected folder PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Exporting files using IEEE1394 The saved file is added to the audio region list arrow 7 8 After making Spot active drag amp down the audio region list to the track area arrow 8 The Spot Dialog setting window appears Correa Tiree Code Tire Scale frnecsece COE Foe el e Sora Dent kul C EL mOe Biart i Sune Pid mk Bias Duration nis Line Subd ranens Driginel Time Suoraa arina E lsr Tire Stang Epoa Cn 9 Click A in the Spot Dialog setting window followed by OK arrow 9 By clicking A
177. wal the PD 6 immediately remakes the ALE file and the display returns to the Edit ALE screen on which you can select an editing menu If you select Circle Take Sure flashes on the screen Press the ENTER key again The PD 6 remakes the ALE file and the display returns to the Edit ALE screen on which you can select an editing menu 5 Press the EXIT key The display shows the screen for updating the remade ALE file and Are you sure flashes 6 Press the ENTER key to update the ALE file If you do not update the file press the EXIT key 7 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the EDL SEL mode PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt Deleting an ALE file You can delete an audio file entry in the ALE file The following procedure example describes how to delete the ALL TAKE ale file entry 1 When the SHIFT indicator is lit press the FILE SEL EDL SEL key The display changes to show the ALE screen You can see the created ALE file s and lt New file gt in the Select ALE file list 2 Select highlight ALL TAKE ale and press the ENTER key The display changes to show the Edit ALE screen on which you can select an editing menu and Remake ALE is initially highlighted 3 Use the SEL key to select highlight Delete file ALE and press the ENTER key The display
178. ws the current internal time code generator setting information in which the jam mode flashes the default mode is BOTH TC SETUP F Edit LTC startP Pause TC Off TC Ubit Set Ger TCR User gt BOTH Gen Ubit Al mode EEEFERRRF To SETUP F start k oe Tra Mee SHS ll ITT TC Ubit EEEEERRR Set Gen TCR Gen Ubit lt User gt JAM mode flashing Use the SEL dial to select the desired mode and press the ENTER key BOTH Both time code and user bit are jammed TC Only time code is jammed For the user bit the external time code data is used UBIT Only the user bit is jammed For the time code the external time code data is used Press the EXIT key to exit the TC Setup mode RI oi eee ee PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 7 Setup mode Chapter 7 Setup mode This chapter describes details about each menu in the Setup mode These menus mainly set preferences lt Table of contents gt Setup menu defa Sa T eee dele Recetas la a 88 How to Select a Setup Menu ica ss cassie ccc i cesesid saab aeecc ten cancer ensacnevencine savenease acca ceduaeentee 89 How to make Setup menu setting scecscecceeesesseneceeesesseeeeeesensseeseeeseneeaeseeeseneeneneneseeeeenseneenees 90 Adjusting the real time clock Adjust RTC eseseeseesessesessessesseseseoseesessesessessesseseseese 90 Setting the digital out format Digital out e esesessesesesess
179. y The display shows the screen for saving the ALE file on which Are you sure flashes 7 Press the ENTER key The display shows the screen for selecting an ALE file 8 Press the EXIT key to exit the EDL SEL mode PD 6 DVD Location Recorder Chapter 9 EDL SEL mode lt Creating and editing an ALE file gt Viewing and editing audio file entries You can view audio file entries in an ALE file as well as add or delete an audio file entry to or from the ALE file Viewing audio file entries Audio file entries in an ALE file can be viewed by the following procedure We assume that you have made the ALL TAKE ale file as in the procedure described above and you want to see the audio file entries of this ALE file 1 When the SHIFT indicator is lit press the FILE SEL EDL SEL key The display changes to show the ALE screen You can see ALL TAKE ale and lt New file gt in the Select ALE file list ALE F Select ALE file Hew file gt 2 While ALL TAKE ale is highlighted press the ENTER key After showing Please wait the display changes to show the editing screen on which Remake ALE is highlighted ALEFEdit ALE ALL THEE ale Delete ALE filer Save ALE filet Femake ALEP Edit ALE name Wideo format FAL 3 Select Entry files using the SEL dial and press the ENTER key The scr

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