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1. Once a month or so you should use a demagnetizer head eraser to demagnetize the head Carefully read and follow the instructions included with your demagnetizer and do not allow it to come near recorded tapes Tape output TAPE OUT 1 4 SYNC Specifications Inputs x4 Equalizer Inputs 1 2 Microphone impedance Less than 10 kQ all TO kiz 210 06 Ghelving Input impedance 20 kQ LOW 100 Hz 10 dB shelving Normal input level a 10 sa Recording tape C 60 C 90 Type li High ie E dBV CrO2 position TDK SA Inputs 3 4 MAXELL XLII equivalent Input impedance 10 kQ Record tracks 4 tracks one direction si Normal input level 10 dBV multaneous recording of up AUX RTN 1 2 L R to two tracks possible Input impedance 20 ka Noise reduction Dolby B NR internal swit Normal input level 20 dBV chable on off INSERT 1 2 Tape speed 9 5 cm s SEND tip Wow flutter 0 17 IEC ANSI Output load impedance 10 kQ or higher Normal output level 10 dBV Fast wind time 120 seconds C 60 tape RETURN ring Pitch control 12 Input impedance 20 kQ A Normal input level 10 dBV Recording time 22 5 minutes C 90 tape STEREO OUT L R Frequency response Output load impedance 10 kQ or higher Mixer 20 Hz 20 kHz Normal output level 10 dBV Recorder 40 Hz 14 kHz AUX SEND 1 2 Signal noise ratio 58 dB Dolby B NR IN IHF A Output load impedance 10 kQ or higher Crosstalk higher than 50 dB 1 kHz Normal output level 10 dBV i Erasure ratio 70
2. 4 on track 1 you should set only the upper REC SEL switch 1 OFF 3 to 1 and set the PAN knobs for all channels to the far L position a STEREO OUT amp Stereo Bus Do SR oc Channeli Bico 4 REC SEL RE About the AUX system The AUX auxiliary system is an auxiliary or supplementary input system and is used mainly for effect processing The AUX signals are provided in addition to the stereo bus explained in the preceding note Since all channels 1 4 of the XR 5 can send to the AUX system it is easy to perform effect processing It is also possible to send return foldback FB signals using the AUX send Foldback is explained in the following STEP 3 STEP 3 Record four sound sources on four tracks overdubbing As explained on page 16 overdubbing refers to the process of monitoring a previously recorded track while you record new tracks In STEP 3 you will learn how to use the basic procedures for overdubbing to record four sound sources on four tracks About foldback FB FB is used mainly to monitor the playback signal from the tape during overdubbing The reason for using FB for monitoring is that the signat from FB is sent neither to the stereo bus nor to the recorder section The FB signal is sent directly out the FB jack and can be monitored but not recorded This means that you can monitor the signal from a tape track without using up an input or allowing the monitored signal to get into the tr
3. 5 Radio cassette players and stereo cassette decks record and playback stereo sound on each side side A and side B As shown in the diagram a cassette tape is divided into four tracks Two are used for side A and two for side B However the XR 5 uses all four tracks at once i e as a single side and is able to record each track independently allowing you to record instruments or vocal parts separately This chapter will give some actual examples of things that are possible when using the XR 5 and explain the basic concepts that you need to understand Standard Cassette Deck Model XR 5 Record a four person band The XR 5 has four tracks and a different sound source can be recorded independently on each track Here s how you might record a four person band drums bass guitar and keyboard Record the drums on one track Then while you playback the drum part you recorded record the bass part on the second track This process is called overdubbing As shown below use the same procedure to record the guitar and then the keyboard on the remaining tracks to complete a four track recording You can also use the XR 5 to record a four FEM lll person performance The four person band Drum EBass E Guitar Keyboard in the example above could be recorded on two tracks drums and bass on one track and guitar and keyboard on another track However there are some restrictions on which tracks can be recorded simultaneously O
4. SEL switch settings e Set the MON SEL switch to STEREO 4 REC SEL switch settings Set only the lower REC SEL switch to 4 and set the upper REC SEL switch to OFF With these settings only track 4 will be recorded 5 PAN knob settings Rotate each of the channel 1 3 PAN knobs fully toward R 6 Input signal adjustments e Raise the MASTER fader to 7 8 e Adjust the playback signal volume of tracks 1 3 using the channel 1 3 INPUT faders Effect processing using AUX e In this example we will apply an effect to the playback signal from tracks 1 3 Set the channel 1 3 AUX SEL switches to CH e Gradually rotate the channel 1 3 AUX knobs toward AUX 1 As you do this pay attention to the effect output level and balance of the three tracks e Gradually rotate the AUX RTN 1 knob to the right to adjust the input level from the effect unit Use the equalizer to adjust the tone Use the channel 1 3 equalizer knobs to adjust the tone of the playback signals from tracks 1 3 9 Start pingpong recording When you finish adjusting the volume tone and effect for each track press the REW button to rewind the tape to the beginning of the song Press the REC button to start pingpong recording During recording watch the level meters and make sure that they do not go all the way to the top If they do adjust the levels and re do the pingpong recording Note Be aware that excessively h
5. atthe same settingas Set the PITCH control to the same setting as when you recorded Ig the MON knob tumed all the way to the Turn the MON knob gradually to the right e Sound is distorted or noisy Playback pitch is different than when recorded No sound In the headphones e Cannot send sound to the desired track Are the REC SEL switches set correctly Set the PAN knob to the left for tracks 1 and 3 cannot record Are the PAN knob settings correct and to the right for tracks 2 and 4 Cannot record Are the record protect tabs of the cassette Put sticky tape over the record protect broken off depressions of the cassette Tape does not move Is the cassette inserted correctly insert the cassette correctly Inserted all the way Is the AC adaptor connected correctly Connect the AC adaptor correctly MEMO Maintenance 1 Cleaning the exterior e For normal cleaning use a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt moisten a cloth in diluted detergent wring it out firmly and wipe the dirt off Then polish with a dry cloth Never use solvents such as alcohol thinner or benzene since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior Cleaning the head rollers and capstans Record playback head As the XR 5 is used the record playback head will become coated with oxide residue from the tapes If this residue is allowed to build up recordings will contain more n
6. in out procedure again CHAPTER Advanced operation STEP 6 Pingpong recording What is pingpong recording Pingpong recording refers to a technique in which the playback from two or more previously recorded tracks is mixed and recorded onto a different track Pingpong recording can be used to free up tracks so that more sound sources can be recorded on them allowing you to create recordings with more parts than there are actual tape tracks Example A seven part ensemble using pingpong recording Record A B and C on tracks 1 3 Record D and E on tracks 1 and 2 Record F and G on tracks 1 and 2 TRK4 TRK3 TRK2 TRK1 Result a total of 7 recorded hi mona oni waak 1 Enggong aeon Dendi Eon macka parts A GI In this section we will explain how tracks 1 3 can be combined and processed with an effect while being re recorded onto track 4 Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 5 Rist Es oO Eo Yo io d sa a MESES a E S SCO set channels 1 3 to INPUT and _ Channel 4 to TAPE i bo 1 Effect unit settings Connect the XR 5 to the effect unit Connect the XR 5 s AUX SEND 1 jack to the effect unit s input jack and the effect unit s output jacks to the XR 5 s AUX RTN 1 jacks 2 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the channel 1 3 INPUT SEL switches to TAPE and the channel 4 switch to INPUT 3 MON
7. jacks can be used when you wish to do independent effect processing of the signals that are input into channels 1 and 2 This capability is especially convenient when you are inputting an acoustic instrument or microphone to channel 1 or 2 and wish to process it with a compressor or effect unit Use a cable as shown in the following diagram Tip Send Ring Receive Steave Ground To Insert Sisreo Phone Plug Mono Phone Plug AUX return 1 2 jacks AUX RTN 1 2 The signal processed by effect units can be input to these jacks If you are using a device that has a mono output connect it to the MONO jack AUX send 1 2 jacks AUX SEND 1 2 The output signal from these jacks can be sent to an effect unit etc Connect these jacks to the input jacks of your effect unit or other device Foldback jack FB This jack outputs the signal contr lled by the FB jack This jack can output the input signal unaffected by the INPUT faders or the playback signal from the tape Foldback is used mainly for providing a monitor sound for the musicians 6 Stereo out jacks STEREO OUT L R These jacks output the stereo L and R signals During mixdown etc connect these jacks to the inputs of your master recorder Monitor out jacks MON OUT L R These jacks output the monitor signal that is selected by the MON SEL switch Connect these jacks to your monitor amp speaker system etc 63 Tape out jack TAPE OUT 1 4 SYNC These jack
8. send the playback signals of tracks 1 4 to FB for monitoring Gradually rotate the FB knobs of channels 1 4 in the TRACK direction to adjust the playback signals from tracks 1 4 for monitoring 5 REC SEL switch settings l Set the upper REC SEL switch to 1 and the lower REC SEL switch to OFF With these settings only track 1 will be recorded 6 PAN knob settings Rotate the channel 1 PAN knob all the way to the L direction e The channel 2 4 PAN knobs are not used 7 Input signal adjustments Raise the MASTER fader to 7 8 e While playing the electric guitar adjust the channel 1 INPUT fader so that the level meter L moves in the 0 area Punch in Playback the tape immediately before the section you wish to punch in press the footswitch once When you press the footswitch track 1 alone will enter record mode and the sound of your guitar playing will begin being recorded on track 1 Until you punch in you will be monitoring the playback signal from track 1 After you punch in and until you punch out you will be monitoring the newly recorded signal 9 Punch out When the section you wish to re record ends immediately press the footswitch once again Recording will end and you will once again be monitoring the playback signal from track 1 e Leave the control panel settings as they are rewind the tape and playback e If the results are not what you wanted try the punch
9. settings Set the MON SEL switch to ST FB The signal from track 1 will be heard in the center and the signal to be newly recorded will be heard from the right Start recording Press the REW button to rewind the tape When you reach the location where you wish to begin recording press the RESET button to set the counter to 000 Press the PAUSE button Then press the REC button and the XR 5 will enter REC PAUSE mode The REC indicator will light Press the PAUSE button once again REC PAUSE mode will be canceled and the XR 5 will begin recording Alternatively you can press the REC button without going through REC PAUSE When recording begins the signal from track 1 will be heard at the level determined by the FB knob setting Play along with the signal from track 1 e From time to time check that the level meter is not going all the way to the top If it is adjust the channel 1 INPUT fader When you finish recording press the STOP button and the tape will stop 9 Playback e Press the REW button to rewind the tape Set the channels 1 and 2 INPUT SEL switches to TAPE In this example we are playing back tracks 1 and 2 so we will connect the tape signal from tracks 1 and 2 to the channel 1 and 2 INPUT faders e Press the PLAY button to start the tape e Use the channel 1 and 2 INPUT faders to adjust the volume Leave the MASTER fader at about 7 or 8 To change the stereo
10. 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 recep tacles and the point 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 enc losure 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 darnaged 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 instruc tions All other servicing
11. AUX RTN 1 2 These knobs control the input signal from external devices such as effect units connected to the AUX RTN 1 and AUX RTN 2 jacks Monitor level knob MON This knob controls the volume of the external monitor or headphones 43 Monitor select switch MON SEL This switch selects the signal to monitor SS eee aana anana ana a STEREO The signal that is output from the STEREO OUT L and R Jacks will ba monitored ST FB The signals from STEREO OUT L and R jacks and from the FB jack will be monitored r FB The signal from the FB jack wilt be monitored 44 Master fader MASTER This fader controls the signal that is output from STEREO OUT L and R Record track select switches REC SEL These switches select the track s that will be recorded The signal assigned by the PAN knob to Lor R will be sent to the track specified by these switches If these are set to OFF the signal will not be recorded on any track 49 Meter select switch METER This switch selects the signal that is displayed in the meters MIXER The meters will display the output level of stereo out L and R and the output levels of AUX SEND 1 and 2 TAPE The meters will display the level of the signals recorded on tape tracks 1 4 Dolby B noise reduction switch NR This switch turns Dolby B noise reduction on or off To enjoy recording and playing back high quality sound set this switch to the ON position 49 Power indicator POWER This
12. Owner s Manual Model ARS MULTITRACKER Fostex GAL HON SHOCK N RISK OF ELECTRIC DO NOT OPE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instruc tions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Walter and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kit chen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swim ming pool and the like Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manu facturer An ap
13. SK signal The track containing the FSK signal performs a role similar to an orchestra conductor When the FSK signal is played back and sent to the sequencer or drum machine the sequencer or drum machine will playback in synchronization with the tempo map recorded in the signal and will cause the other connected MIDI devices to playback as well Note ii Ma aaa an Some MIDI devices are not able to input or output FSK signals If this is the case with your MIDI device you will need a separate MIDI FSK converter For details consult the manual for your MIDI device x In this example we will synchronize four MIDI sound source with the sounds recorded on tracks 1 3 to create an ensemble with seven sound sources STEP 7 1 Before you begin tape sync playback Recording the sync signal Far A position Mr a cee O 1 Connections between the XR 5 and the MIDI devices Connect the XR 5 to the MIDI devices as shown in the diagram 2 Record the FSK signal e First you must create a rhythm program on your drum machine or sequencer and specify the tempo Next record the FSK signal from the drum machine or sequencer onto track 4 At this time record the sound of the drum machine onto track 1 to use as a reference track Be sure to record at an appropriate tempo since the tempo cannot be changed later Refer to the manual of your MIDI device regarding the appropriate level for the FSK signal The
14. ack you are newly recording By setting the MON SEL switch to ST FB or FB you can monitor the FB signal through headphones or your monitor speaker For details on using FB refer to STEP 3 Overdubbing About cassette tapes for the XR 5 Suitable types of cassette tape The XR 5 is designed to use high position cassette tapes Chrome type Il and will give the best performance when used with tapes such as Maxell XLIt or TDK SA cassettes We recommend that you use either these tapes or other tapes of equivalent quality Since C 120 cassettes use thinner tape they are not suitable for multi track recording where repeated recording and playback takes place Avoid using anything longer than a C 90 with the XR 5 Using the erase protect tabs Cassette tapes have tabs that can be broken off to prevent valuable recordings from being accidentally erased Since the XR 5 uses all four tracks as a single side break off the tabs for both side A and side B to prevent a completed recording from accidental erasure If you later decide to record over the tape you can put sticky tape over the broken off tab holes so that the tape can be re recorded 5 Control panel and front and rear panels O 8 1 i VS OS e The words in square brackets refer to the printing on the front and rear panel Control panel D Input faders INPUT 1 4 These faders adjust the level of the signals that are input fro
15. ces on two tracks 14 Precautions please read before use Power supply When unplugging the AC adaptor from the outlet be sure to grasp the adaptor Attempting to unplug it by pulling on the AC cable may damage the wiring It is hazardous to use a power cable which has been cut or frayed If the power cable becomes damaged immediately stop using it and have it repaired Do not plug in or unplug the AC adaptor when your hands are wet Doing so may result in dangerous electric shock Do not open the unit or touch the parts inside Doing so may result in dangerous electric shock and may damage the unit Do not allow water or other liquids flammable materials or metal objects such as pins to get inside the unit These things may cause electrical shock and may damage the unit If the unit should become wet unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet and contact your authorized service station When turning the power on turn this unit on before turning on other equipment connected to this unit Doing so will avoid possible damage to the other STEP 3 Overdubbing errei 16 STEPA3ENG asian ion o ta Pata NGANG 16 STEP BD sanan a ea gana na akarep eag ANGGE 18 STEP 4 Mixdown 0e0aneerenerenenenanwan naen enene nana naen 20 CHAPTER 4 Advanced operation After you have mastered basic operation 22 STEP 5 Punch in out sasasasenansanananne rana nananaane 22 STEP 6 Pingpong rec
16. cted as follows and recorded on tracks 1 and 2 as shown below Drum machine amp bass gt Track 1 Guitar amp synthesizer Track 2 In this Step you will also leam how to connect an external effect device for effect processing Zire 5 16 Ea z AUX 7 gt ae gg ATN1 SEND 1 MON lao d ger adD00 ad dda xe 00000 lan CO gado SO G MONO sm E ao 2 9ke For tape abak sat channels 1 and 2 to TAPE 4 INPUT f E INPUT 2 BINPUT 3 INPUT 4 1 8119 RA E Ti dil moe thesizer EBass E Guitar OMachine Syn Headphone 1 Connect the sound sources e Connect each sound source to INPUT jacks 1 4 Electric bass gt INPUT 1 Electric guitar INPUT 2 Drum machine gt INPUT 3 Synthesizer INPUT 4 Sound sources for which you will need to make level adjustments should be connected to INPUT jacks 1 or 2 so that you can set the LEVEL switch to a position appropriate for the output level of the sound source In this example set the LEVEL switches of channels 1 and 2 to MID 2 INPUT SEL switch settings 14 Set the INPUT SEL switch of all channels to INPUT a 3 MON SEL switch settings e Set the MON SEL switch to STEREO as you did in STEP 1 4 REC SEL switch settings e In this example we will be recording on tracks 1 and 2 so set the two REC SEL switches as shown below REC SEL switch upper gt 1 REC SEL switch lower gt 2 5 PAN knob settings Since w
17. dB or higher 1 kHz Foldback FB Heads Output load i 10 kQ or high eka sepa mr O ABV aoe Rec Play 4 channel record playback hard permalloy Monier p oe OUT L R een Erase 4 channel ferrite utput load impedance 10 k amp 2 or higher Normal output level 10 dBV Power Requirement DCi2 V 12 16V 11W Fostex AC adaptor Output load impedance 10 kQ or higher A Normal output level o dBV Weight 2 6 kg exclude AC adaptor Headphone output PHONES Dimensions 405 W x 321 D x 105 H Output load impedance 402 Normal output level 20 mW Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 31 a A So e Ea inani SINOHd agpar HO INONOW 10 ATOL QNIS xn A AGPOL ANO OJHAIS Block Diagram Fostex FOSTEX CORPORATION 3 2 35 Musashino Akishima shi Tokyo Japan 196 FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15431 Blackburn Ave Norwalk CA 90650 U S A PRINTED IN JAPAN MAR 1905 6288 341 200
18. dually raise the channel 1 fader until the level meter is moving in the area of 0 If necessary change the setting of the LEVEL switch e If you are monitoring through headphones gradually rotate the MON knob to the right 7 PAN knob settings e The PAN knobs are used to assign the input signal In this example we want to send the input signal to track 1 so be sure to rotate the PAN knob all the way to the L position The signal will be sent to odd numbered tracks when the PAN is in the L position and to even numbered tracks when in the R position LOW and HIGH equalizer settings e If you wish you may use one or both of the equalizer knobs to adjust the tone of the input signal Since in multitrack recording the sounds can be layered and re recorded many times the high frequencies may eventually begin sounding dull For this reason it is a good idea to boost the high frequencies a bit when recording 9 PITCH knob settings When recording set the PITCH knob at the center position 0 Start recording e Press the PAUSE button Then press the REC button and the XR 5 will enter REC PAUSE mode The REC indicator will light Press the PAUSE button once again REC PAUSE mode will be canceled and the XR 5 will begin recording Alternatively you can press the REC button without going through REC PAUSE Begin playing your instrument or singing into the mic e From time to time c
19. e sync see P 26 Initial settings on the XR 5 After completing one step you should set the sliders and switches back in order before proceeding to the next step Resetting the knobs and switches that were used in the previous step will prevent mistakes that may result from inappropriate settings The process of setting the controls to the positions given in the following list is referred to in this manual as initializing Remember to initialize the controls before beginning each step How fo initialize the controls Lower the INPUT faders of all channels and the MASTER fader Set all knobs to O set the PAN knobs to the center position Set the INPUT SEL switches of each channel to INPUT Set the AUX SEL switches of each channel to CH Set each of the REC SEL switches to OFF Set the METER switch to MIXER Set the Dolby NR switch to OFF 11 CHAPTER Basic operation Start recording STEP 1 Record one sound source on track 1 In STEP 1 we will explain basic recording procedure on the XR 5 In this section you will learn the roles and operation of the most important knobs and switches Turn on the XR 5 power Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 5 Insert the tape you wish to record on and rewind it to the location at which you want to begin recording 1 Connect the sound source and monitor headphones e Connect a set of headphones for monitor
20. e will be recording the signals connected to the channels 1 and 3 INPUT faders electric bass and drum machine on track 1 turn the PAN knobs of channel 1 and 3 to the full L position Since we will be recording the signals connected to the channels 2 and 4 INPUT faders electric guitar and synthesizer on track 2 turn the PAN knobs of channel 2 and 4 to the full R position 6 Input signal adjustments e Raise the MASTER fader to about 7 or 8 While playing each instrument gradually raise the corresponding INPUT fader so that the level meter is moving in the region of 0 Using AUX for effect processing e You will need an effect processor unit e g a reverb unit Connect the input jack of the effect unit to the XR 5 s AUX SEND 1 jack and connect the output jack of the effect unit to the XR 5 s AUX RTN 1 jack Set the AUX SEL switches of all channels to CH e In this example we will use the effect unit to apply reverb to the electric guitar and synthesizer so rotate the AUX knobs of channels 2 and 4 gradually to the AUX 1 position The AUX 1 level meter will let you check the output level being sent to the reverb Gradually rotate the AUX RTN 1 knob to the right and adjust the input level from the effect unit Start recording e Press the PAUSE button Then press the REC button and the XR 5 will enter REC PAUSE mode The REC indicator will light e Press the PAUSE but
21. egin initialize the controls of the XR 5 DAR reres iki Eneot1 amm OUT IN Efect 2 Power Amplifier al ae The 3 ATNI s f our WON OUT X AaA T 000000007090 So ET A if a A aa gt ROM MO SOF Lei 5 E IRES IE SAGA Os 9 EEC E ss 1 PP 1 Connections between the XR 5 and the master recorder Connect the XR 5 s STEREO OUT L and R jacks to the master recorder s LINE IN jacks 2 INPUT SEL switch settings Set the INPUT SEL switches of all channels to TAPE 3 REC SEL switch settings Set both REC SEL switches to OFF CD ia it e im le 4 MON SEL switch settings e Set the MON SEL switch to STEREO 5 PAN knob settings Rotate the PAN knob of each channel to the desired stereo location 6 Effect processing using AUX As shown in the diagram connect two effect units so that effects can be applied to the signals from each track as follows Track 1 Effect unit 1 Track 2 gt Effect unit 2 Track 3 gt Effect unit 2 Track 4 gt Effect unit 4 Connect the XR 5 s AUX SEND 1 and 2 jacks respectively to the input jacks of the two effect units Connect the output jacks of the effect units to the XR 5 s AUX RTN 1 and 2 jacks fan effect device has a mono output connect the output to the L MONO jack of the XR 5 s AUX RTN 1 or 2 So that effect unit 1 will be applied to tracks 1 and 4
22. gradually rotate the channel 1 and 4 AUX knobs toward AUX 1 The AUX 1 level meter will indicate the output level to effect unit 1 e So that effect unit 2 will be applied to tracks 2 and 3 gradually rotate the channel 2 and 3 AUX knobs toward AUX 2 The AUX 2 level meter will indicate the output level to effect unit 2 Gradually rotate the AUX RTN 1 and 2 knobs toward the right to adjust the input level from the effects device 7 Master recorder settings Insert the tape on which the master recording will be made and rewind it So that you can check the master recorder s input level set it to REC PAUSE Rehearsal e Press the REW button to rewind the tape e Press the PLAY button to start the tape Use the channel 1 4 INPUT faders to adjust the volume of each track Leave the MASTER fader at 7 or 8 Use the PAN knobs of each channel to set the desired stereo location for each track Use the equalizer knobs of each channel to adjust the tone Use the AUX RTN 1 and 2 knobs to adjust the input level from the effect units 9 Start the mixdown First start recording on the master recorder Press the XR 5 s PLAY button to start the tape e Use the MASTER fader to control the overall volume and to fade in or fade out 21 Advanced operation After you have mastered basic operation You have worked through Steps 1 4 and have learned the basic techniques of operating the XR 5 In this section y
23. heck that the level meter for the L channel is not going all the way to the top If it is adjust the channel 1 INPUT fader e If you are monitoring through headphones adjust the MON knob as necessary e When you finish recording press the STOP button and the tape will stop M Playback listen to the recording you just made Press the REW button to rewind the tape e Set the channel 1 INPUT SEL switch to TAPE In this example we are playing back track 1 so we will select the tape signal for channel 1 Press the PLAY button to start the tape Use the channel 1 INPUT fader to adjust the volume Leave the MASTER fader as it was e Rotate the MON knob to the right and the recorded sound will be heard from your headphones or monitor system To change the stereo location of the sound rotate the channel 1 PAN knob To adjust the tone use the channel 1 HIGH and LOW EQ knobs 13 CHAPTER Basic operation Start recording STEP 2 Record four sound sources on two tracks In STEP 2 we will explain how to record four sound sources on two tracks In STEP 2 you will learn additional procedures and connections that will supplement what you learned in STEP 1 Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 5 In this Step you will learn how four sound sources drum machine bass guitar and synthesizer being played simultaneously can be recorded on two tracks In this example the four sound source will be conne
24. igh levels or excessively high equalizer settings can cause oscillation tee nim id Playback Press the REW button to rewind the tape Set the channel 4 INPUT SEL switch to TAPE In this example we will use channel 4 to playback the signal that was recorded on track 4 e Set each of the channel 1 3 INPUT SEL switches to INPUT e Press the PLAY button to start the tape Use the channel 4 INPUT fader to adjust the volume Leave the MASTER fader at 7 8 e Rotate the channel 4 PAN knob to adjust the stereo location Use the channel 4 equalizer knobs to adjust the tone CHAPTER STEP 7 Advanced operation Orchestration using tape sync What is tape sync Tape sync is a technique by which a performance recorded on tape can be synchronized to the automatic playback of a sequencer or drum machine or other MIDI device This provides the following advantages e Since there is no need to record the sound of the MIDI device s playback on tape you can conserve tracks e Since the MIDI instrument synthesizer drum machine etc is recorded directly to the master tape the sound retains its original dynamic range and high quality e Additional advanced editing techniques are made possible such as overdubbing the automatic playback or rearranging drum machine rhythm patterns When you use tape sync one of the tape tracks is used to record and playback a synchronization signal known as a F
25. indicator will light when the power switch is turned on 49 Recording indicator REC This indicator will light when one of the tracks is ready to record i e when the REC SEL switch is in a position other than OFF and the unit is in REC PAUSE mode or in recording Tape counter reset button RESET This displays the tape location To reset the counter to 000 press the reset button Transport control buttons x Record button REC Play button PLAY Rewind button REW Fast forward button F F Stop button STOP Pause button PAUSE Meter display This display indicates the level of the signals selected by the METER select switch Deck transport This is where the cassette tape is inserted eee Front panel input output jacks Input jacks INPUT 1 4 Sound sources you wish to input can be connected to these jacks INPUT jacks 1 and 2 are able to accept either line or mic signals and jacks 3 and 4 are able to accept only line signals For low output level mics or for instruments that require a switchable input level use INPUT jacks 1 or 2 Headphone jack PHONES A set of headphones can be connected to this jack for monitoring Punch in out jack PUNCH IN OUT When using the punch in out function connect a Fostex 8051 foot switch sold separately to this jack For details on the punch in out function refer to chapter 4 STEP 5 Rear panel input output jacks Insert jacks INSERT 1 2 These
26. ing to the PHONES jack Alternatively you can connect an amp speaker system to the MON OUT L and R jacks The volume of the monitor sound is controlled by the MON knob Connect the sound source to the channel 1 INPUT jack Depending on the type of sound source set the LEVEL switch as follows Level switch setting examples Synthesizer HIGH 10 dBV Electric guitar or bass MID 30 dBV Mic LOW 50 dBV 2 INPUT SEL switch settings The INPUT SEL switch selects the signal that will be connected to the INPUT fader In this example we want to connect the signal input from the channel 1 INPUT jack to the fader so set the switch to INPUT 3 MON SEL switch settings e The MON SEL switch selects the signal that will be monitored In this example set the switch to STEREO 12 4 REC SEL switch settings The REC SEL switch selects the tape track on which recording will be done In this example we will be recording only track 1 so set the upper REC SEL switch 1 OFF 3 to 1 Leave the lower REC SEL switch 2 OFF 4 set at OFF 5 Viewing the level meters Set the METER switch to MIXER so that you can check the level of the signal input at the INPUT jack To check the signal that is sent to track 1 you can set the XR 5 to record or REC PAUSE 6 Adjusting the input signal Raise the MASTER fader to about 7 or 8 While playing your instrument or singing into the mic gra
27. justments e Raise the MASTER fader to about 7 or 8 e Set the METER switch to MIXER While playing sound sources C and D gradually raise the channel 1 and 2 INPUT faders so that level meter L moves in the area of 0 e To monitor the sound through headphones or your monitor system rotate the MON knob to the right 7 MON SEL switch settings e Set the MON SEL switch to ST FB With this setting the track 1 and 2 signals will be heard in the center and the newly recorded sound source will be heard in the left side Start recording Press the REW button to rewind the tape When you reach the location where you wish to begin recording press the RESET button to set the counter to 000 Press the PAUSE button Then press the REC button and the XR 5 will enter REC PAUSE mode The REC indicator will light Press the PAUSE button once again REC PAUSE mode will be canceled and the XR 5 will begin recording Alternatively you can press the REC button without going through REC PAUSE When recording begins the signals from tracks 1 and 2 will be heard at the levels determined by the FB knob settings Play along with the signals from track 1 and 2 e From time to time check that the level meter is not going all the way to the top If itis adjust the channel 1 and 2 INPUT faders When you finish recording press the STOP button and the tape will stop 9 Playback Press the REW bu
28. location of the sound use the channel 1 and 2 PAN knobs To adjust the tone use the channel 1 and 2 equalizer knobs 17 CHAPTER Basic operation Start recording STEP 3 2 While monitoring the signal from tracks 1 and 2 record sound sources C and D on track 3 yx In this Step we will monitor the signa recorded on tracks 1 and 2 sound sources A and B as we record two sound sources C and D on track 3 Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 5 A E 00000 OGAOOOO i io Ue k channels 1 3 to TAPE 4 1 Sound source connections e Connect sound sources C and D respectively to INPUT jacks 1 and 2 Set the LEVEL switches as appropriate for the sound sources you connect 2 INPUT SEL switch settings e Set the channel t and 2 INPUT SEL switches to INPUT 3 FB knob settings e So that you can use FB to monitor the signals from tracks 1 and 2 as you did in STEP 3 1 gradually rotate the channel 1 and 2 FB knobs toward the TRACK side to adjust the volume of tracks 1 and 2 18 em geme ee 8 4 REC SEL switch settings e Set only the upper REC SEL switch to 3 and set the lower switch to OFF With these settings only track 3 will be recorded 5 PAN knob settings So that the signals connected to channels 1 and 2 will be recorded on track 3 set both channel 1 and 2 PAN knobs all the way to the L position 6 Input signal ad
29. m INPUT jacks 1 4 or the signal levels from tracks 1 4 The INPUT SEL switches determine which signa is adjusted by each fader 2 Level switches LEVEL Set these switches to settings appropriate for the output level of the sound sources connected to INPUT jacks 1 and 2 The level can be adjusted in three positions HIGH MID and LOW HIGH 10 dBV High output level devices such as synthesizers or instruments that have been sent through an effect processor MID 30 dBv Electric guitars electric basses drum machines etc LOW 50 dBV Low output level devices such as microphones 3 Channel select switches INPUT SEL These switches select the signal that is sent to the INPUT fader of each channel INPUT The signal connected to the INPUT jack will be controlled by the INPUT fader TAPE The playback signal of the tape will be controlled by the INPUT fader 4 Foldback knobs FB These knobs control the signal that is sent to the FB jack INPUT The input signal received at the INPUT jack will be sent to the FB jack without being affected by the INPUT fader i e pre fader TRACK The tape playback signal from tracks 1 4 will be sent to the FB jack Foldback FB is used mainly to monitor the tape playback signal during overdubbing Details are explained in the Operation section 5 Panpot knobs PAN The panpot knobs have the following two functions 1 The panpot knobs are used to assign the sound sources c
30. manual of your MIDI device will also give the required length of the pilot tone the high pitched pure tone of the FSK signal that indicates the standby condition before recording begins STEP 7 2 Tape sync playback NE aa a te ke NE x Sa Se Wan x 1 1 Connections between the KR 5 and the MIDI devices master recorder and effect unit Connect the XR 5 to the MIDI devices master recorder and effect unit as shown in the diagram Connect the four MIDI sound sources to INPUT jacks 1 4 Connect the XR 5 s TAPE OUT jack 4 to the MIDI device INPUT jack TIETE E Tea TYANG EE ri CHAPTER Advanced operation 2 INPUT SEL switch settings e Set each of the channe 1 4 INPUT SEL switches to INPUT With these settings the MIDI sound sources will be connected to the channel 1 4 INPUT faders 3 FB knob settings e Gradually rotate the channel 1 3 FB knobs in the TRACK direction to adjust the signals from track 1 3 Set the track 4 FB knob to 0 center position 4 REC SEL switch settings e Set both switches to OFF 5 PAN knob settings e Use the channel 1 4 PAN knobs to adjust the stereo position of each MIDI sound source 6 MIDI device input signal adjustments e Raise the MASTER fader to 7 8 e While manually playing the MIDI devices gradually raise the channel 1 4 INPUT faders to adjust the overall balance 7 Effect processing using AUX e To apply effect to fo
31. n the XR 5 the following four combinations are possible Tracks 1 amp 2 Tracks 1 amp 4 Tracks 2 amp 3 Tracks 3 amp 4 As shown above the XR 5 is not able to record simultaneously on two odd numbered tracks on two even numbered tracks or on all four tracks together Details are explained in chapter 3 apap GD ED qo q qm Record a multi track performance by yourself f you are able to play more than one instrument a multi track recorder can be a very valuable music making tool This is even more the case if you are able to use MIDI instruments since you can use the tape sync function to create large orchestral arrange ments This manual will explain first how to record one sound source on a single track and gradually move on to more complex possibilities Once you understand the basic principles multi track recording is really quite simple and easy Use professional recording techniques Another possibility is for you to record a favorite song by a professional musician and then record your own performance on a different track By using the pitch control to slow down the tape speed you can more easily figure out and learn how to play rapidly played phrases 3 CHAPTER How to use the XR 5 If you make a few mistakes these can be easily corrected using the punch in out function Alternatively you can create your own music minus one tapes In this way the XR 5 s multi track recording capabilities pro
32. oise and dropouts may occur during playback To prevent this regular cleaning is important Use a commercially available cleaning kit etc to clean the head If cleaning the head does not restore the sound quality it is possible that the head is worn Contact an authorized service station for repair Capstans and pinch rollers The capstans and pinch rollers are important parts that hold the tape and move it along at the correct speed As with the head these parts can also become dirty with oxide residue and dust which will cause increased wow or flutter or even damage the tape by pulling it out of the cassette Since cassette tape is very thin it is especially dangerous to use a cassette deck with dirty pinch rollers As with the head it is important to always keep these parts clean Clean them using a cotton swab or gauze soaked in cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol Never use organic solvents such as lacquer thinner since this will severely damage the pinch rollers Demagnetizing the head After long periods of use the head begins to develop a magnetic field in addition to the oxide residue described above This can also occur if a magnet or a magnetized object scissors etc is allowed to come near the head or touch it if the head or capstans become magnetized frequency response will be degraded and noise will increase In extreme cases noise can be created on previously recorded tapes that you playback rendering them useless
33. onnected to each INPUT jack to tracks 1 4 For this purpose the panpot knobs are turned either full right or full left 2 When playing back tracks 1 4 during mixdown etc the panpot knobs are used to place each track in the desired stereo location For this purpose the panpot knobs are turned to the desired location Low equalizer knobs LOW EQ These knobs contro the low frequency range 100 Hz 10 dB of the input signal of each channel High equalizer knobs HIGH EQ These knobs control the high frequency range 10 kHz 10 dB of the input signal of each channel AUX send knobs AUX The AUX send knobs determine the level of the input signal or the FB signal selected by the AUX SEL switch that will be sent to an AUX SEND jack The signal adjusted by these knobs can be sent to external devices such as effect units At a position of 0 the signal will be sent to neither output AUX 1 Send the signal to the AUX SEND 1 jack AUX 2 Send the signal to the AUX SEND 2 jack 8 AUX send select switches AUX SEL These switches select the signal that is sent to AUX send CH The signal from the INPUT fader will be sent to AUX FB The signal from FB will be sent to AUX CHAPTER Control panel and front and rear panels 60 Pitch control knob PITCH This knob allows you to adjust the tape speed over a range of 12 When the knob is in the center position 0 the tape speed will be normal AUX return 1 2 knobs
34. ording 24 STEP 7 Orchestration using tape SYNC vce 26 STEP 7 1 sarasa insane essshenestuventactndaasewenies 26 STEP o PR RS RE aapa ga a eea iA 27 Troubleshooting 0000r0 ranne ranenananannananennananane 29 Maintenance ss isiserisraares asih eran an ii aranan ri aan pan nanas 30 SHECIECATIONS svasicssasnvarsceirsaansencsvusaaiavannnvanstodeissin 31 Block Diagram ssesesosenononaononaasanonaonan anan ao nan anane 32 equipment Also when connecting or disconnecting cables to or from the unit s input or output jacks make sure that the INPUT fader and AUX volume of that channel are turned down to a level of 0 e When the AC adaptor is connected to an AC outlet it will continue to draw small amounts of power even if the switch is set turned off STANDBY If you will not be using the unit for an extended length of time be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet Location Avoid using the unit in the following types of loca tion Locations of extreme low or high temperatures or extreme changes in temperature Locations with excessive moisture or dust Locations where direct sunlight falls for an extended time or near a stove or other source of heat Locations where electrical voltage is not steady Unstable locations or where there is heavy vibration Near strong magnietic fields on top of a television or speaker How to use the XR 5 Here s what you can do with the XR
35. ou will learn more advanced multitrack recording techniques such j as punching in out and using tape synchronization STEP 5 Punch in out What is punch in out i Punch in out refers to a technique in which you re record only a specific part of a i previously recorded track For example this technique can be used to re record just a few measures of a guitar solo You can playback the tape and when you reach the section you want to re record press a footswitch to enter record mode without having to stop the tape This is called punching in Then when you reach the end of the section you wantto re record press a footswitch to return to play mode This is called punching out To punch in out you will need a separately sold Fostex 8051 footswitch In this section we will explain how to monitor the signals from tracks 1 4 and punch in out on a guitar solo recorded on track 1 The procedure is the same for other situations Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 5 poe ee tLe JL Re SY E Guitar FOSTEX 8051 1 Sound source connections Connect the electric guitar to INPUT jack 1 Set the LEVEL switch to MID 2 INPUT SEL switch settings So that you can adjust the input signal of the electric guitar set the channel 1 INPUT SEL switch to INPUT 3 MON SEL switch settings e Set the MON SEL switch to FB 4 FB knob settings We will
36. pliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mount ed to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manu tacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti lation 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 11 12 13 14 15 17 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the
37. s output the signals from tape tracks 1 4 Use these jacks when you wish to use an external mixer or for effect processing Jack 4 can also be used as a SYNC OUT jack to transmit a synchronization signal to a MIDI sequencer etc CHAPTER Control panel and front and rear panels amp Power switch ON lt gt STANDBY This switch turns the XR 5 s power on or off standby Note When the AC adaptor is connected to an outlet it will continue drawing a small amount of AC power even if you turn the power switch off STANDBY If you will not be using the XR 5 for a while be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet AC adaptor connector DC IN 12 V Connect the included AC adaptor to this connector 10 Basic operation Start recording One step at a time Now you are ready to actually begin using the XR 5 This manual explains the operation of the XR 5 in eight steps Once you have mastered the procedures of steps 1 4 you will be able to use nearly all of the XR 5 s functions Steps 5 7 explain somewhat more advanced techniques When you are familiar with all the steps 1 7 you can go ahead and develop your own recording methods STEP 1 Record one sound source on track 1 see P 12 STEP 2 Record four sound sources on two tracks see P 14 STEP 3 Overdubbing see P 16 STEP 4 Mixdown see P 20 STEP 5 Punch in out see P 22 STEP 6 Pingpong recording see P 24 STEP 7 Orchestration using tap
38. should be referred to qualified service personnel Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Fostex XR 5 The XR 5 is a multitrack recorder with four inputs two of which accept mic signals a multi function mixer and a high quality high speed 9 5 cm s four track cassette recorder The XR 5 allows you to create multi track recordings using techniques such as track bouncing punching in and out by footswitch and using the AUX send return jacks for effect processing From tape sync to mixdown the XR 5 provides advanced functionality with simple operation To take full advantage of the XR 5 please read this manual carefully before use and keep it for later reference Table of Contents Introduction sscciscssssienisetsscencsiansscesseazesdcnsorszssasininsets 2 Precautions please read before use es 2 CHAPTER 1 How to use the XR 5 Here s what you can do with the XR 5 3 Some important terms used in this manual 4 About cassette tapes for the XR 5 0ase0 renane 5 CHAPTER 2 Control panel and front and rear panels Control panel een ea a a Bangga ga a rayan 7 Input Output Jacke saa Aa KA KE aaa Ag Aa pa apene DA en 9 CHAPTER 3 Basic operation Start recording One step at a time saeesanan anana masane n anane senene 11 Initial settings on the XR 5 0siereensen anan en aranana 11 STEP 1 Record one sound source on track 1 12 STEP 2 Record four sound sour
39. ton once again REC PAUSE mode will be canceled and the XR 5 will begin recording Alternatively you can press the REC button without going through REC PAUSE From time to time check that the level meters are not going all the way to the top If they are adjust the INPUT faders When you finish recording press the STOP button and the tape will stop 9 Playback e Press the REW button to rewind the tape e Set the channels 1 and 2 INPUT SEL switches to TAPE In this example we are playing back tracks 1 and 2 so we will select the tape signal for channels 1 and 2 Press the PLAY button to start the tape Use the channel 1 and 2 INPUT faders to adjust the volume Leave the MASTER fader at about 7 or 8 To change the stereo location of the sound rotate the channel 1 and 2 PAN knobs To adjust the tone use the HIGH EQ and LOW EQ knobs 15 CHAPTER Basic operation Start recording Overdubbing As explained on page 4 overdubbing is the process of recording a new sound source on a track while you monitor the signal of a different previously recorded track In STEP 3 you will learn how to use basic overdubbing procedure to record many sound sources on four tracks i STEP 3 1 While monitoring the signal from track 1 record sound source B on track 1 Record sound source A to track 1 as explained in STEP 1 inthis example we will use FB to monitor the signal recorded on track 1
40. tton to rewind the tape e Set the channels 1 3 INPUT SEL switches to TAPE In this example we are playing back tracks 1 3 so we will connect the tape signal from tracks 1 3 to the channel 1 3 INPUT faders Press the PLAY button to start the tape Use the channel 1 3 INPUT faders to adjust the volume Leave the MASTER fader at about 7 or 8 e To change the stereo location of the sound use the channel 1 3 PAN knobs To adjust the tone use the channel 1 3 equalizer knobs In this way you can use FB to monitor the signal from the previously recorded tracks while you record new sound sources Now that you understand how the recorded and monitored signals are routed during overdubbing and how each switch functions you can take advantage of other types of recording technique 19 CHAPTER STEP 4 Basic operation Start recording Mixdown What is mixdown Mixdown refers to the process of playing back the signals recorded on two or more tracks combining these to a stereo or mono signal and recording the result on a separate master tape This is the final Step in creating a multitrack recording During mixdown you can make fine adjustments to the level balance of each track and add effect processing etc to create the musical result you want In this Step you will learn how the signals from tracks 1 4 that you overdubbed in STEP 3 can be mixed down and sent to a master recorder Before you b
41. tween Tracks and Channels The two concepts of Tracks and Channels are often confused but in this manual they mean different things Channels refer mainly to the input output system of the mixer section For example this manual tell you that the bass connected to channel 1 should be output from the Left channel Tracks on the other hand refer mainly to the input output system of the recorder section the tape For example this manua may tell you to mixdown tracks 1 2 3 and 4 In other words the XR 5 contains a four channel mixer section and a four track recorder section About the PAN knobs and the stereo bus The XR 5 contains a four channel mixer This means that you can mix four sound sources to stereo It is not possible to see from the outside how the signals flow So we have included a diagram below that explains the signal routing of the XR 5 The thick pipe in the diagram is called the stereo bus and the signals from each PAN knob are gathered here After the MASTER fader makes the final level adjustment the signals are output from the STEREO OUT L and R jacks The PAN knobs have the function of routing signals to the stereo bus The output of the stereo bus is also sent to the recorder section As shown in the diagram the output of the L side is sent to tracks 1 or 3 and the output of the R side is sent to tracks 2 or 4 For example if you wish to record the signals from all channels 1
42. ur MIDI sound sources set the all channel AUX SEL switches to CH e So that the effect unit will be applied to tracks 1 2 and 3 set the channel 1 3 AUX SEL switch to FB e To adjust the amount of effect rotate the channel AUX knobs toward AUX1 and rotate the AUX RTN 1 knob Set the channel 4 AUX knob to center to apply effect to each track MON SEL switch settings e Set the MON SEL switch to ST FB 9 Rehearsal Playback the XR 5 and start the MIDI device e Use the FB knobs to adjust the signal of tracks 1 3 and use the INPUT faders to adjust the volume balance of the MIDI sound sources NO Mixdown the tape sync playback e First start recording on the master recorder e Playback the XR 5 and start the MIDI device e Use the MASTER fader to control the overall volume and to fade in or fade out 28 Troubleshooting Problem Pointe to check ation Sound is unsteady or interrupted Are the pinch roller or capstan dirty Clean the pinch roller and capstan Is the tape damaged Use a new good quality tape Sound quality or volume is significantly Is the head dirty Clean the head dilereni than when teccnded Are you using other than a high position tape Use a high position tape Chrome type Il Arethe INPUT faders and LEVEL switches Adjustthe controls to appropriate level settings set appropriately Are the level meters peaking or at an extremely low level Isthe PITCH control
43. vide a wide variety of possibilities Some important terms used in this manual This section explains some of the important terms used in this manual which you need to understand in order to take advantage of the XR 5 Sound source Instruments or microphones connected to the XR 5 are collectively called sound sources Signal The XR 5 is able to record not only sound from sound sources but also synchronization signals used by the tape sync function Thus sounds and signals are collectively explained as input signals or output signals Overdubbing The process of playing back a previously recorded signal on one track while recording a different signal on another track is called overdubbing On cassette radio players or stereo cassette decks it is not possible to listen to the sound recorded on the left track while recording a new sound on the right track However the XR 5 s overdubbing capabilities allow you to successively record new sounds on empty tracks Monitoring As explained above overdubbing includes the act of listening to a previously recorded sound This listening to a previously recorded sound is often referred to as monitoring The word monitor means to check or verify and in this manual s explanation of the recording process listening to a previously recorded track or checking the input signal to be newly recorded is referred to as monitoring The difference be
44. while you record an additional sound source on track 2 in the basic overdubbing procedure Before you begin initialize the controls of the XR 5 4 For tape playback set channel 1 also to TAPE 1 Connect the sound source e Connect sound source B to INPUT jack 1 You may use any INPUT jack 1 4 but in this example we will use INPUT jack 1 Set the LEVEL switch to a setting appropriate for the connected sound source 2 INPUT SEL switch settings e Setthe channel 1 INPUT SEL switch to INPUT This will connect the signal from sound source B to the INPUT fader 16 3 FB knob settings In order to use FB to monitor the signal from track 1 gradually rotate the channel 1 FB knob to the TRACK side to adjust the volume of track 1 4 REC SEL switch settings Set only the lower REC SEL switch to 2 and the upper switch to OFF With these settings recording will take place only on track 2 5 PAN knob settings e So that sound source B will be recorded on track 2 rotate the channel 1 PAN knob to the far R position 6 Input signal adjustments Raise the MASTER fader to about 7 or 8 e Set the METER switch to MIXER While playing sound source B gradually raise the channel 1 INPUT fader so that the level meter R moves in the area of 0 To monitor the sound through headphones or your monitor system rotate the MON knob to the right 7 MON SEL switch
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