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1. SOLO Monitors a solo track input channel ST Monitors the stereo mix of the multiple tracks inputs with four custom settings MONO Monitors the mono mix of the multiple tracks inputs with four custom settings SOLO ST MONO INPUT Playback INPUT Playback INPUT Playback 1 L CH1 3 5 CH1 1 3 5 2 4 6 R CH2 4 6 AAA 2 L BUSL ST BUS CH2 R BUS R BUS L R 3 Recorded Recorded READY TRK CH3 Ready track tracks Ready track tracks in the file in the file 41C1 CH4 CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 1 5 C2 CH5 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 2 6 C3 CH6 CUSTOM 3 CUSTOM 3 L C4 BUS L CUSTOM 4 CUSTOM 4 L BUS MS L BUS R MS L AMS Us R BUS MS R You can define four custom settings CUSTOM 1 through CUSTOM 4 using the Monitor Custom item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 162 84 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback By pressing any of the PFL SEL keys on channels 1 through 6 you can monitor Pre fader listen of the corresponding channel s PFL SEL keys ST BUS MASTER Arming tracks safe ready setting By pressing the READY key of the desired channel you can arm the corresponding track Pressing the READY key switches between arming and disarming the corresponding track When armed the READY indicator flashes which turns to light solid when recording starts ST BUS READY key CH1 CH6 READY keys MASTER For example when the READY indicator on channel 1 is flash
2. UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive DUO RAM Drive ENAA Flashing Feel Hor S60 Reel Ho S06 Format Mode Hormal Format Modes Hormal FhasicalFormat Off PhasicalFormati Off EXECUTE J ESECUTE 1 fmt time s kWekemkExkz Cfmt time erkkrkktmkkz y e Volume label setting While Reel No is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The first character of the current volume label by default 1 flashes and you can now enter the desired label using the MENU dial and alphanumeric keys You can move the cursor position using the ka a gt keys Up to eight characters can be entered UTILITY FFormat UTILITY Format Drives LDULD FERM Drive OWO RAM Reel Ho CS e1 eel Ho S888 Flashing Format Mode Hormal ri Format Model Hormel FresicalFormat off PhasicalFormati Off L ERECUTE J TEXECUTE J Cfmt time skhekEkz fmt time Zkkkzktkkz After entering the desired label press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Format Mode the next item is automatically highlighted You can also edit the volume label after formatting using the Reel No menu item on the DISK UTILITY menu see page 208 Note If you enter an illegal volume label and press the ENTER YES key to con firm the display pops up Illegal Name and the entered volume label is not ac cepted Format mode selection While Format Mode is highlighted press the ENTER Y
3. 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Keyboard Sel menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option Sum SYSkKeyboard Sel Diagnoses Off Diasnoses i ff Peak hold Pec Feak hold 23sec Tone rec moder SI Tone rec moder Pause time i Amin Pause time 1 khmin keuboard WSA Keyboard Gel Flashing Fre rec Limerlp sec Fre rec tinetla sec You can select between US and JAPAN the default is US US A US keyboard can be connected JAPAN A Japanese keyboard can be connected 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 KEYS Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Pre recording time setting Pre rec time The Pre rec time menu item sets the pre recording time of audio pooled in the buffer When starting recording while the Pre rec mode is set to On recording is made from the audio pooled in the buffer The prevents missing the start of a take The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen
4. 20040115213550 L 20040115213550 C 20040115213550 R 20040115213550 S The saved file is shown After making Spot active drag and drop the audio region list to the track area indicated by an arrow 8 The Spot Dialog setting window appears 8 Spot Dialog Current Time Code eese Start E65 Sync Point 6 14 491 End 6 28 934 Duration User Time Stamp Use Subframes Original Time Stamp 0 14 442 60 00 000 Al 60 00 000 44 Coc 9 Click on UP in the Spot Dialog setting window followed by OK indicated by an arrow 9 By clicking on UP the original time stamp time currently shown is set to the Start time Then clicking on OK starts importing audio data from the specified position Spot Dialog Current Time Code B Time Scale starf Waai The currently displayed time of Original Time Stamp is Sync Point 6 14 491 set to the Start time End 6 28 934 Duration 0 14 442 Use Subframes Original Time Stamp 60 00 000 4 Click on UP User Time Stamp 60 00 000 y E test DS Q mE el 7 wl e BE T EE Es T Soe 62 00 7 CH O paso e 1000 154002000 1156000006 LEE 160000000 162002000 154000 E v 200401 15213550 cns Audio
5. eese eese eee ee este entn etn totn tinent tnt tnine 92 Selecting The system clock u a eee eter test da 92 Fecording liie COJO scsi iiir E esa A AAA cw nica Fig 93 Selecting the TO Trade rate iu reete EES aa 93 Selecting the TC generate mode TC recording mode ooccoccococoononnnnnononnonnnnonnonanncononconannonaonannoss 93 Automatic record start by external time code eee esee seen ettet tete tnttntnetnenet 94 Setting tbe time ere Ee e EE 94 Force jamming to external time code Jam function esses 95 Cue POINT Sefri B aa 96 Setting a cue point on the fly during audio recording eese teen eter 96 Viewing the cue point siii o 96 Editing id CUE POUM M 97 Adding a new cue point to the cue point list sesesesesesesessssssssssssesesesesesesesesesessosssosseosesesesesrsese 98 a Vie Le AAA A E 99 Normal audio Play la 99 CUCID playback Ei 100 Time code Play DAK EE 100 Skip locate TURCUONS coi 101 Skipping taa 101 Skipping by CUE POINE i n terree tio loan lo eee aeree e Pee bea EE IIR eR eats eee aed Ree eade iaae 101 Locating to the beginning ABS 0 of a file ooooocnocnonnoocoononnnacononnconaonanonoroonnoononoonconnonnonnonnon 102 Locating to the end REC END of a file oo eessscescescecescecescsscecesssssscsesecssessssssssecseseesssenceeseses 102 Locating to the previous locate point eeeeeeseeeeee e
6. 2 Use the MENU dial to select DISK UTILITY and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen HEHU DISK UTILITY oe ete d Edit file name File info TC SETUP Delete filer EDIT EDL FILE oo Dele Piler USB to PC k Feel Hol Cases 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Disk copy menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for selecting the drive of the copy destination The default setting DVD is flashing DISK UTILITY UTILITYDisk Cora Pec rProtecti ff Select Destination Resume Ott Part ProtectiOlff amp nurcebrive PTEI HD estination EMA Flashing HOD ipee Time lant 4 While DVD is flashing press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for selecting the copy mode UTILITYEDisk Cors UTILITvVRDisk Copa elect Destination Select Cory mode SourceDrius PTEI HD Cory mode RAAE Flashing Destination EN Flashing Recarea Copies only the recorded area at high speed default Full area Copies the whole UDF formatted area 110 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations 5 Use the MENU dial to select the Copy mode item and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the CAUTION message on which Are you sure flashes as shown below
7. Default LTC start time setting 190 LTC start time editing 191 UBIT setting of playback time code 192 Time code output while paused 193 Automatic recording start by external TC 194 Internal TC generator power off timer eee eeeeeeee este tete tete aa anea Se inta tata thin tata e eode rtea saas aro En 195 DISK UTILITY menu ees Eed teer co tivo eene dades Editing a file name n Viewing a file information and editing descriptor information cococcononnonnonononononononononononononononononononononononononcncncococoaoconos 198 Deleting an unnecessary audio Ae EE 202 Restoring a deleted audio file Formatting a disk or a hard disk partition eee eee e eeeeee eee ee teen tn entente ntn enetntnenetn tnt ne teen ente then ete tn tete inen tet 204 Editingthe reel number Volume label nee e I rete to teen nen Aaa lassi eee guo nova pg 208 Record protection On Off setting 209 Resume function On Off setting 210 Partition protection On Off setting 211 HDD operating time EE 212 LOAD SETUP Me 213 SAVE SETUP Ml EE Eege 214 Location Recorder Model PD606 EBEN Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu About MENU mode In the MENU mode various essential setting and execution menu items are available While the unit is stopped you can enter th
8. ccsccscsssescesssscscesccssessessesseseseessessessessessesssssestessesseseestessessesseseeesseeseeees 99 Cueing playback aran ai 100 Time code playback iii di taa 100 SKip lOCate e ici t 101 Skipping by file iii ias 101 SKIPPING Dy CUE PO di bi 101 Locating to the beginning ABS 0 of a file o ooocnicncnonocnnnnonononnonnononcononconconorconon cono norcononnononnonos 102 Locating to the end REC END Of a file oooooocccnociccononnnnnononconononnonnonconorcononnononnoncononaonnonorasannnnons 102 Locating to the previous locate point sssesssssssesesesesssesesesesesesesesesesesesesenesesesssesesesesssesesesssesess 102 Locating to the desired time ie 103 Locating to the desired cue point ce essecsseeeccsssssesssssssscsssessscsscessessacsesssecsssassaceesscseseesacsnees 104 Chapter 6 Advanced operations cene 105 AUTO COPY FUNCTION 106 Setting APIO E 106 Salada EENS 107 Making auto ee 108 Disk COPY FUNCTION 109 Selecting SOUTO TVE di 109 Making diskCOPYV susan diia 110 leot TE 112 Selecting SOU Verid daa 112 Making fil COPY EE 113 Dual drive recording E 115 Formatting in the DDR mode 5 cette in iazecsevsddesssics caesbsdeadsadbeadsiabindadascusssasaasecascaens 115 Making dual drive recording ccsssscsccsssscsccssscccsscsssscsscssesssnsecesssesccscesescessensscsacsnssesasseeees ces 117 Location Recorder
9. MEHL BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY SP Set Project namek Default file namek Default Tek Hamet Hext event Moi Gaia 1 EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC Record FS amp Bitsd8Sk z4 Full ur doun 6 8 B dli d ww 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Pre rec time menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option EL Tone rec moder Pause time l min Keyboard Selius Pre rec time if sec Max file lenath 26 Peak Fold sec SS rPre pec time Peak hold sec Tone rec model m Y ad Fause time i Bmin Keyboard Sel us Pre rec time Max file lenasth z Flashing Selectable between 1sec and 10sec in one second steps the default is 10sec Note If you execute pre recording at 88 2k or 96k the pre recording time auto matically reduces to half the selected value If you execute pre recording at 176 4k or 192k the pre recording time automatically reduces to quarter the selected value For example if the pre recording time is set to ten seconds at 88 2k Fs recording the buffer stores only five seconds of audio data If the pre recording time is set to ten seconds at 192k Fs recording the buffer stores only 2 5 seconds of audio data 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key
10. Use the MENU dial to select the EDIT EDL FILE menu and press the ENTER YES key The unit enters the EDIT EDL FILE menu and the display now shows the ALE screen for selecting an ALE file On the example screen below ALL TAKE ale is shown MEHO p MEHU HALE F SYS SETUP Select ALE file BATTERY SETUP b ALL TAKE ale TC SETUP le m Hew file gt DISK UTILITY F SECGIT EDL FILE F USB to PC While ALL TAKE ale is highlighted press the ENTER YES key After showing Please wait the display shows the screen for editing an ALE file on which Remake ALE is highlighted While Remake ALE is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for selecting the remaking Type by default Renewal flashes You can select the Type option between Renewal and Circle Take MEMURALEREdit ALE Eemake HLE Tyee EISE Flashing Video format PAL Renewal Circle Take The audio file entry list in the ALE file is not Anew ALE file containing only audio file en changed The ALE file is updated by remaking tries whose Circle take is set to On is cre only the edited items such as the start time ated end time etc in audio files The old previous ALE file is deleted Select the desired type and press the ENTER YES key If you select Renewal the PD606 immediately remakes the ALE file and the d
11. FS E lo 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Next event No menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option SYS SS ext event Ho Set Project rameb Set Project namek Default file namek Default file namek Default Tek Hamet m Default Trek Hamet axt Hext event Ho EEE Flashing Fecord FSt Bitidek 24 Record FS amp Bit i4dB8k z74 Pull ur down 8 8 Full ur doun BH Hz You can set the Next event No to a desired number between 00001 and 99999 Note The edited value is reflected to newly recorded audio file It does not affect the current audio file If the event number exceeds 99999 the number returns to 00000 4 Use the MENU dial to enter the desired number and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 EIN Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Recording FS bit length setting Record FS amp Bit The Record FS amp Bit menu item sets the recording sampling frequency and bit length You can also make the setting via the quick setup mode on the Home screen The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key T
12. gt RAM LOCATION RECORDER Model PD606 Owner s Manual Fostex Safety Instructions Table of contents 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEIT 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 LAY 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 Wallor Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended
13. ines Hcet Project name t Default file namek Default Tek Hamsek Mext event Moi haa 1 Record FS amp Bitedak 24 Full ur doun H Hz 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Rec source sel menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for selecting the record sources in pairs Sok zd Record FSEEBEit 48 Puli ur deowun Auto cor Off ke H D Digital out DiasnosesiO0ff REL SOURCE SEL Digital Disital Digital ST BUS SYSkrec source sel 4 Use the MENU dial to select a channel pair and press the ENTER YES key The current selection starts flashing and you can now select the desired option SYSkrec source sel REC SOURCE SEL Disital Digital Digital ST BUS CH3 4 CH5 8 ST LR ZuaLkEec source sel REC SOURCE SEL 11d a niTz Didital Digital ST BUS Flashing 5 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select Digital or Analog for CH1 2 CH3 4 and CH5 6 the default is Digital while you can select Digital or ST BUS for ST LR the default is ST BUS CH1 2 CH3 4 CH5 6 Digital The channel pair accepts the corresponding digital input signal from the DIGITAL I O con nector and you can record the digital signal to the corresponding track pair Analog pair The channel pair accep
14. MEHU S45 SETUP BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISE UTILITY BATTER E BATT warning 13 20 DC IH warning 113 0 Power PrioritauiDEC IAX Active Batters BATTI EDIT EPL FILE USB to FC E can cR FR T BATT BATT Renal hacen status 3 Use the MENU dial to select the DC IN warning menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing You can now select a voltage from the following BATTERY k BATTERY FOC IM warning BATT warning E 2y BATT warnina 215 25 DC IM warnina 1 DC IHM warnina Power rFriarita Dc m Power Priority BC IK Active battero BATTI Flashing Active batters BATT1 BATT Femain ht m BATT Remain pth BATT status b BATT status F Available options for a BMS battery 10 5V to 13 5V in 0 5V steps the default is 13 0V We recommend the following setting depending on the battery type For NiCd battery 10 5V or higher For Lithium lon battery 12 5 13 0V or higher 4 Use the MENU dial to select a desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode lt Note gt When you make recording using the power supplied from the DC IN con nector if the power drops down to the threshold voltage the warning message appears on the display And after a minute passes the unit automatically stops recording However if a batt
15. esesessesesesesessesesesessesesesesessesesesessesesesesoeseseseseesesesesessesesesersesesessoesesese 28 Power supply priority setting essential when using both DC IN and a battery 28 Turning On the POWER eeh aia aie 29 Display backlight and contrast viii ii it 30 Turning on the display backlight EE 30 Adjusting the display CONTA dui anal ae TURA RES someras a ets 30 TULIO e ee 30 Internal clock setting 4 eren e rc 31 Preparation of a DVD RAM disk eere rr ee 33 scr a eiecti dele bad eet t ete eet 33 Initial format of DVD RAM disk isisisi diciendo erica sinti 34 Replacing the internal hard disk drive eerie eene tenentes 37 aA Location Recorder Model PD606 Safety Instructions Table of contents Chapter 3 Names and functions eene 39 Left side panel inputs outputs eerie eee ieeseeseeine en enn nnne nns nnmnnn nnmnnn nna 40 Right side panel inputs outputs nere erre 42 diner s A a 45 A anaoa iaaa a NAANA EAEAN NAA aAa ERS E S RSNA 53 ad IER 55 LED display detal ide cotta 56 See EE OE 56 Time display 2 e ean Ces dre ia nea A A ti 56 SEHR ee E e EE 57 Filemame Next filematle aii dd ss 58 Disk remaibiig s x iren A a en BE E 58 Current drive file num Der recon dee
16. FS BIT Flashing Chapter 5 Recording Playback In this condition rotating the MENU dial or pressing the mea or gt gt key moves the flashing position in the following order ee oe POLE Rpg UPSD TC GEM 2 Select the desired item you want to edit and press the ENTER YES key The current option of the selected item starts flashing and you can now select the desired option using the MENU dial Flashing 3 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key The selected option is set and the item name flashes again Repeat steps 2 and 3 for setting another item if required 4 After completing settings press the EXIT key to exit the quick setup mode For details about each item in the quick setup mode see the following Frame rate selection for LTC or external time code Gif You can select the frame rate of LTC generated by the internal TC generator or external time code Available frame rate options default 25 23 23 97 24 25 29 97DF 29 97ND 30DF 30ND The unit records LTC together with audio signals By default 01h 00m 00s OOf is stamped at the beginning one hour offset to ABS and the generator records LTC jammed to this start time code The LTC recording mode TC GEN mode is set to Rec Run by default so each time you make audio recording uninterrupted LTC is recorded When you record an exter nal time code set the
17. The Peak hold menu item sets the peak hold time of the peak level meters 1 2 3 4 5 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MENU BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC FS gr we Use the MENU dial to select the Peak hold menu item and press the ENTER YES key Set project name Default file name Default Tek Hamner Hext event Hol pop Record FS4Bi t 4k24 Pull uer douni D BS The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option Shs Auto copy ott Rec source zelk Diasnozezs ff EFeak hold E Tone rec moder Disital out HES EBL SySkPeak hold Auto cory ntf Rec source selb Disital out AES EBU Diasnoses Off Peak hold EE Tone rec moder r Flashing You can set the time between Osec and 9sec in one second step or infinity co the default is 3sec When co is selected you can clear the peak hold indication by pressing the CLEAR key Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 EIE Chapter 8
18. lt Note on gain adjustment gt When no signal or very low level signal is fed the unit may not detect zero crossing points resulting generating a small amount of the stepping noise lt Limiter function gt On channels 1 through 6 the limiter function is achieved by automatically controlling the digital control volume on each channel Note that the stereo bus limiter works differently lt Notes on using the limiter function gt Due to the nature of the digitally controlled volume a small amount of the stepping noise may be generated in the following conditions 1 When a single low frequency signal is fed 2 When channels are linked and the limiter on the channel with no input signal works If you hear the stepping noise in the condition as above we recommend that you do not use the limiter function of the PD606 or you use an external limiter Location Recorder Model PD606 Di Chapter 5 Recording Playback lt Note gt By default each signal adjusted by the GAIN control is directly sent to the corre sponding track If you set the Disk Feed item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode to Post each signal adjusted by the GAIN control is sent to the corresponding track after being controlled by the SEND LEVEL control see page 169 lt Input channel link gt While pressing and holding down the SHIFT key pressing any PAN key s links the corre sponding channel s The LINK indicator of the lin
19. Formats a DVD RAM disk or a partition of the internal hard disk drive Reel No Edits a reel No volume label of an audio file Rec protect Selects on off of the record protection of an audio file Resume Selects on off of the resume function of an audio file Part protect Selects on off of the record protection of a partition of the internal hard disk drive File copy See page 112 for details Disk copy See page 109 for details HDD Ope Time Shows the operating time of the internal hard disk drive 196 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Editing a file name Edit file name The Edit file name menu item edits a file name of the currently loaded audio file 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown 2 Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen MENU DISK UTILITY Svs SETUP TEHEERRENEETED BATTERY SETUP F File info p eee k Delete filer EDIT EDL FILE Ee Vinee USB to FC F Feel Hog Hkk J 3 While Edit file name is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the EDIT FILE NAME screen On this screen you can edit the current file name
20. IDX endure battery Power consumption Approximately 19W 15V 1 3A R 2D is a trademark of DVD format Logo Licensing Corporation RAM Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement IDX IDX logo ENDUR V Mount V Plate Digi View i Trax are a trademark of IDX Company Ltd Location Recorder Model PD606 217 Chapter 9 Specifications Physical dimensions 218 Location Recorder Model PD606 Specifications Chapter 9 sav gt N SHO nuo gt p yawn savo el 7777 ivi CX BORG diio eS lt I g tengas evo 78191804 a Ts HO lng 3odnos Hav l Si L de S3NOHd B EIB sng 1s yun ds 1 ias younonj avis 3801 20 313 13A31 Mj Me e D I8 NI HO no sng 038318 INOX Hara 13431 xv S NI HO 3 1 oianv 3 1 oianv p Ho H3MOd OIN 297 RAS aD YSLSW 73437 WL pu hes En E y x O 2 D E NI HO ZIL ga WSLS 13431 WL pu lu Dm 3Nn a NIT TULO NIVO III Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 9 Specifications A AG adaptor aee reete d 22 28 Editing a cue point 97 ALE file Everit number aaa a 143 mark feed 106 F Auto copy mode EE 107 False Stats acc Ec tete 89 158 File information nen 198 File NAME
21. The display shows the caution screen where Are you sure flashes UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive LOUD PEBHM CAUTIOH Feel Ho 566i Format Model Hormal FPhasicalFormat Off Tf ENTER key is rush 7 ed Will start format tina and delete IHT DUD area deta Flashing fmi time kWeeknkkz j While Are you sure flashes press the ENTER YES key The unit starts formatting The display shows the formatting countdown as well as the progress status by the bar graph meter When formatting completes the display shows Fmt Completed UTILITY Format UTILITY Format FORMATTIHG Or iue DUD ROR TimesckHaskppsees Fmt Comrletsed H 5n 1005 lt Note gt Note that the formatting countdown and bar graph meter show the ap proximate information Do not proceed to the next step until Fmt Completed is shown Location Recorder Model PD606 35 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 lt Note gt In rare cases the unit shows Disk error and releases the disk lock after formatting is performed In such a case set Physical Format to On and format the disk again If Disk error is shown again after the physical format is per formed do not use the disk 8 After formatting press the EXIT key to exit the MENU mode The display returns to the Home screen previously shown before entering the MENU mode tS e c
22. Up to six microphones can be connected to the PD606 input channels allowing recording various sources simultaneously The external time code generator output is connected to time code inputs of both the VTR and PD606 Using the PD606 jam function the PD606 time code generator can run with extreme accuracy after it locks to external time code Therefore you can make PD606 recording in sync with the VTR even if you discon nect the time code input after the PD606 generator locks to external time code When external time code is disconnected the internal generator runs with its own crystal when the generator mode is set to FREE RUN See pages 94 and 188 for details about the jam function External TC generator VTR ANALOG IN Camera Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 4 Basic connections Connection example for recording 2 In the following example four main microphones mono and two ambience micro phones stereo are connected to the PD606 six channel mixer without using an external mixer Unlike the previous example the time code generated by the PD606 internal time code generator is the master which is fed to the VTR The ST BUS OUT connector always feeds the mixed source signals which can be recorded to the VTR audio tracks for backup purpose For backup purpose LINE IN a weila e T PET TA en elen en wei ST BUS OUT ANALOG IN Main microphones Ambien
23. and 4GB the default is 2GB 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode lt Note gt The remaining recordable time of the file which is shown during recording is calculated based on the Max file length setting For example if the remaining space of the disk is 4GB or more while Max file length is set to 4GB the remaining recordable time of the file is calculated based on 4GB If the remaining space of the disk is smaller than the Max file length setting the remaining recordable time of the file is calculated based on disk remaining space For example if Max file length is set to 4GB while the remaining space of the disk is 2GB the display shows the remaining time which is calculated based on 2GB lt Note gt If the current file reaches to the maximum length during recording the unit automatically create a new file and continues recording to it During recording to an internal hard disk partition when the Auto part link menu item described on the next page is set to On if there is no more recording space left in the current partition the unit automatically continues recording to the next partition See page 157 for details Location Recorder Model PD606 KEN Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Continuous recording function Auto part link The A
24. the default is Off When the unit receives external time code whose frame rate matches the frame setting of the unit the unit automatically starts recording Off When the unit receives external time code whose frame rate matches the frame setting of the unit the unit does not automatically start recording Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 194 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Internal TC generator power off timer TC PWR Timer Using the TC PWR Time item you can set the time until the TC generator turns off after turning off the main unit It is set to five minutes by default so after the PD606 is turned off the internal TC generator continues working for five more minutes 1 2 3 4 gon Clock IHT Frame rater 25 Hen mode Free Fun Set Ger TC Set Ger libitk JAM modes BOTH When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUP Use the MENU dial to select the Recln via ExtTC menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option TC SETUPE Default LTC startk Edit LT startk Rer TC Ubit EEEEEFFFE Rer Pause TC Dff Fecin Via ExtlciOff TC Fu Timer Smin Use the MENU dial to select the d
25. After Completed is shown the display returns to the DISK UTILITY menu screen Note The restored file has the same file name before it was deleted Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 203 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Formatting a disk or a hard disk partition Format Using the Format menu item you can reformat a DVD RAM disk or a partition of the internal hard disk drive in the UDF format For details about how to format an unformatted DVD RAM disk see Initial format of a DVD RAM disk on page 34 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown 2 Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen HEHU b DISK UTILITVE 255 SETUP BATTERY SETUP JEdit file namek File infao k Delete filek Restore Del filek Format k Reel Hos Dak J EDIT EDL FILE USE to FC a a k SOLSK UTILIT k La 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Format menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows Format screen PISE UTILITYE UTILITY EFormat Edit file namek Drive DUD FAH File info Feel Ho Sebi Delete filer Format Mode Hormal Restore Del filek Phasic
26. DUD RB Feel Hor SEH Format Mode Normal PhasicalFormati Off CEXECUTE 1 Cfmt time shekekE 2 While EXECUTE is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The CAUTION message appears and Are you sure flashes To cancel formatting press the EXIT key UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive DUO RAM CAUTIGH Feel Ho S68 If ENTER kes is Push Format Mode Hormal ed will start format PhasicalFormati Off tina and delete IH a RR SR OWO FAM area data Dfmt time keeps Flashing Press the ENTER YES key The unit starts formatting the disk The display shows the formatting progress When formatting completes the display shows Fmt Completed UTILITY Format UTILITY Format L IE fi a FORMATT ING Drive DUO RAM Timed zezklskzkblk ee e H hn 100 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode lt Note gt If you format a DVD RAM disk while a hard disk partition is selected as the current drive the DVD RAM is not selected as the current partition after completing formatting In other words only when you format a partition of the internal hard disk while the DVD RAM drive is selected as the current drive the current drive changes after com pleting formatting Location Recorder Model PD606 207 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Editing the reel number Volume label Reel No Using the Reel No me
27. Delete filek Format Mode Hormal Restore Del filek FhasicalFormat Off EXECUTE Reel Hot Hkt CFmt time kkkeckinzkkz In this procedure example we assume that we format partition 2 PTO2 which is the current drive in the DDR mode If you want to format another partition press the ENTER YES key while Drive PTO2HD is highlighted and select the desired partition In this procedure we assume that we use the default reel number volume label which is S003 and skip to the format mode selection If you want to change the reel number later you can do it using the Reel No menu item in the DISK UTILITY menu of the MENU mode Use the MENU dial to select Format mode and press the ENTER YES key The current format mode Normal on the screen below flashes You can now select the desired mode UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive PTASHD Drives PTB2HD Reel Hao Ten Reel Ho 5603 Format Mode Haormal Format Mode BESSER eshing FhasicalFormat Off PhasicalFormati Off CESECUTE J FESECUTE 1 CFmt time krkbrkkikkzi CEmt time sxkheknkkz Use the MENU dial to select DDR and press the ENTER YES key The format mode is set to DDR and the display changes to the screen on the right below In this procedure we assume that we format the drive with the Physical Format set to Off UTILITY RF or mat UTILITY Format Orive PTaAzHD Drives PTA2HD Reel
28. Gen Outputs the internal generator time code lt Note gt Even if Sel TC Out is set to Gen the generator time code is not output when the generator mode is set to the EXT RUN mode 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 189 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Default LTC start time setting Default LTC start Using the Default LTC start menu item you can set the desired default LTC start time value the initial setting is Ih OOm 00s This value is used when the generator mode is set to Ext Run but no external time code is fed to the unit 1 2 3 4 5 TC SETUPF Gap clock INT Frame rater A Gen modes Free Run Set Ger TCh Set Ger llbitk JAM mode BOTH TC SETUPF Set Gen llbitk JAH mode BOTH Gel TC outikerro Default LTC I Edit LTC startk Rer TC libit EEEEERRE Press the ENTER YES key again The second value flashes and you can now edit the default LTC start time TC SETUPkDefault TC LOCKUP DEFAULT TC Biha mnaas EE Edit ENTER Kew Exit EXIT Key 190 Location Recorder Model PD606 L nkiuF DEFAULT TE 591 nnmis Edit ENTER Kes Exit EXIT Key TC SETUPRDe fault T EBIT DEFAULT TC ai hagni Rewrite ENTER Keu Exit EXIT Keu Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode When the unit
29. INPUT SEL switch is set to MIC 34dBu to 70dBu i REV indicator Lights when the phase is reversed j LIM indicator Lights when the limiter function is enabled When the limiter is actually working the indicator flashes k Bargraph meter on each of channels 1 through 6 Indicates the input or output levels of the channel L READY indicator Flashes when the track is armed in record ready mode When recording starts it lights up ST BUS bargraph meters Indicates the input or output levels of the stereo bus L and R or battery remaining see page 26 The display mode can be selected by the EXIT BATT key LCD display Displays information for time file settings etc see page 56 Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 3 Names and Functions 25 Monitor section 2747 2 STBUS 8 READY TRK 4 et MONO PHONES a Monitor select dial Selects the tracks inputs to be monitored see the table below b Monitor mode select switch Selects the monitor mode SOLO You can monitor a single track input channel in mono You can monitor multiple tracks input channels any of four pre ST set and four custom combinations in stereo You can monitor multiple tracks input channels any of four pre MONO set and four custom combinations in mono The signal to be monitored depends on the setting of the monitor mode select switch and monitor select dial as
30. Immediately 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key After the display shows Setup auto copy followed by Ready auto copy the selected mode is set In this procedure example it is assumed that IMME is selected Location Recorder Model PD606 107 Chapter 6 Advanced operations 5 Pressing the EXIT key repeatedly to exit the MENU mode The display now shows the Home screen for the partition According to the copy mode selection in set 4 before MMEA icon when selecting IMME or EHH icon when selecting BGRD is shown on the left of the status information area LTC LTC al oi ii sita SS Ho files L do filesi _ IHPUT FR HE CLE FSSBIT Analog es HB I 18 Making auto copy 1 2 3 Press the READY keys to make the unit record ready the READY indicator flashes By making the unit record ready while the auto copy mode is active the copy source partition remaining time and copy destination DVD RAM disk remaining time is alternately shown QO400400s007 hia Scene mz Waw EL h m s nalma 25 TRH I AEC eEH LITT 07073 Te EAT Slide the REC key to start recording to the partition When the auto copy mode is set to IMME audio data is recorded to the partition while it is copied to the PD606 DVD RAM disk Press the PAUSE key to stop recording If you choose the BGRD
31. In the bottom of this message screen the approximate time required for disk copy is shown CAUTIOH If ENTER key is Push ed will start Disk Corina and delete DUD EAd area data Finish time ilM135 Flashing lt Note gt You cannot select the disk copy destination to the same medium as the copy source If you do so the display shows Void and returns to the screen for selecting the copy destination medium 6 If you are sure press the ENTER YES key The PD606 starts disk copy to the selected destination medium During disk copy the display shows estimated time and space remaining progress indication for disk copy When disk copy completes Completed is shown on the display and the PD606 stops disk access UTILITYRDisk Cory FT 1IHD 33 gt DUD Finish xxkpkek Femailni seek Mbute co 100 7 Pressing the EXIT key repeatedly to exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 111 Chapter 6 Advanced operations File copy function The file copy function copies an audio file recorded on a DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition to another DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition To execute the file copy function use the File copy menu item in the DISK UTILITY menu of the MENU mode DVD RAM disk Hard disk partition Hard disk partition i Hard disk partition lt Note gt You can make file copy to a DVD R DVD RW
32. Max file length is set to 4GB Data is record to 4GB and 0 5GB files on partition 1 PTO1 and the rest 1 5GB data is recorded to a file on partition 2 PTO2 The created files have sequential file numbers Partition 1 P01 Partition 2 P02 SCENE_001 wav SCENE_002 wav SCENE_003 wav When Max file length is set to 2GB Data is record to two 2GB and a 0 5GB files on partition 1 PTO1 and the rest 1 5GB data is recorded to a file on partition 2 PTO2 The created files have sequential file numbers Partition 1 P01 Partition 2 P02 2GB 2GB 0 5GB 1 5GB SCENE 001 wav SCENE_002 wav SCENE_003 wav SCENE_004 wav If data is too large for two partitions partition 3 PTO3 is used If the next partition does not have recordable space recording ends If Auto part link is set to Off continuous recording is not made Location Recorder Model PD606 157 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu False start mode setting False start The False start menu item selects whether the canceled file is kept on or deleted from the disk or partition when you cancel recording using the False start function 1 3 4 5 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key T
33. WORD OUT connectors BNC type 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 DIGITAL I O connector D sub 25 pin female Receives and feeds AES EBU or S P DIF digital signals It automatically detects the digital audio input format AES EBU or S P DIF You can set the digital input channels in the SETUP menu Terminal Signal Hot Cold E DE Input 1 2 1 14 Input 3 4 2 15 Y Input 5 6 3 16 Gero G Input 7 8 4 17 Open Output 1 2 5 18 ai RR Output 3 4 6 19 4 Output 5 6 7 20 Output 7 8 8 21 GND Frame GND 10 12 13 22 23 24 25 Open 9 11 The pin assignment is compatible with the 25 pin D sub connectors provided 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 Angle adjustment arm 9P REMOTE connector D sub 9 pin female Not currently supported Prepared for the future expansion PARALLEL connector MINI DIN 8 pin This connector accepts parallel remote signals for controlling the PD606 externally You can control the following nine operations remotely 1 PLAY 6 CUE point registration 2 STOP 7 PAUSE 3 RECORD 8 FILE Wa 4 REWIND 9 FILE gt 5
34. dial BES Hction BEBS way and pressing the ENTER YES key the file is loaded See page 99 for details ion 461 i Si ae n Drive select screen DREIUE PHT SEL You can brings up this screen by pressing the SHIFT PEEL key followed by the FILE SEL key or by selecting EEEF DRV PAT SEL from the MENU list screen and press the ENTER YES key From this screen you can se DS Saaz i lect the drive DVD or partition by highlighting the alee TE desired file using the MENU dial and pressing the ENTER YES key See page 86 for details CUE LIST screen CUE LISTE CLTC You can brings up this screen by pressing the CUE ac asm key or by selecting CUE LIST from the MENU list Doc Lmze screen and press the ENTER YES key From this e is 2 Pre screen you can select the cue point to be checked B5 Me Ema and edited by highlighting the desired file using the BE h m MENU dial and pressing the ENTER YES key See page 96 for details Contrast adjustment screen You can bring up this screen by pressing the SHIFT key followed by the LIGHT CONTRAST key On this screen you can adjust the contrast using the m MENU dial and press the ENTER YES key m Push ENTER il firm the setting as well as dismiss the screen Rotating the MENU dial clockwise weakens the con trast while rotating the dial counterclockwise strengthens the contrast See page 30 for detai
35. indication for file copy When file copy completes Completed is shown on the display and the PD606 stops disk access UTILITY File Cory PT 1HD KKK DID Finish apa Remain ao Moy te H 1005 lt Note gt If the available recording space of the copy destination is smaller than the copy source size Over copy size is shown and the display returns to the previous screen for selecting an audio file lt Note gt After file copy to a DVD R RW or CD R RW is completed the disk is auto matically finalized While finalizing the disk the popup screen as shown below ap pears When you copy an audio file whose size is less than 1GB to a DVD R RW disk the unit must write readout area from the center of the disk to the 70mm diameter position resulting longer finalizing time We recommend using a CD R RW disk when you make a file copy of an audio file whose size is less than 650 MB Please Walt Finalizina 7 Pressing the EXIT key repeatedly to exit the MENU mode lt Note gt If you set a recorded DVD R RW or CD R RW disk to the copy destination the display shows Write protected or No Blank disk In such a case do the fol lowing When a recorded DVD R or CD R disk is set After briefly showing Write protected the display shows the screen for selecting the drive of the copy destination Change the disk When a recorded DVD RW or CD RW is set After briefly showing No Blank dis
36. the default is 6ABFS Ratio setting Use the MENU dial to select the Ratio and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing SuySkLimiter Parameter SyS Limiter Parameter Grour ins Grourins Hona Moria Threshold Threshold d M EdE S i Patio Ratio eg SEKR Flashing Use the MENU dial to select a desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Selectable between 1 3 and 1 5 the default is 1 5 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 160 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu ST BUS OUT nominal level setting Stereo out level The Stereo out level menu item selects the nominal output level of the stereo bus According to the device connected to the ST BUS OUT connector select the level appropri ately 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL SS set Project name b Default file namek m Default Trk Hamek Hext event Hogha 1 Record FS amp Bit i4dSk 24 Full ugedon E BS BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to FC Ld F k P k k 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Stereo out level menu item
37. the rightmost character of the name flashes DISK UTILITY UTILITY File name Edit file name EDIT FILE HHME File info k File Hore Delete filer i a Va pr Del filek Flashing Feel Ho t 4 Enter the desired name Use the ka a gt keys to move the cursor position and use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric 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 lt Note gt wav the file extension is automatically added therefore you do not need to enter it 5 After entering the name press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting The unit exits the MENU mode and the display shows the Home screen lt Note gt If you enter a file name which already exists and press the ENTER YES key Illegal Name is shown and the display returns to show the previous screen before editing Location Recorder Model PD606 197 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Viewing a file information and editing descriptor information File info Using the File info menu item you can view audio file information as well as edit the descrip tor information and iXML information You can check the following file information 1 File name of the audio file 2 Descriptor information BWF Sound Sequence information 3 XML Chunk data information 4 File creation date and ti
38. 113 21 BATT warning 113 24 DC IH warning 113 DL DC IH warning 1 3 H8l Power Priori ty bC 1H Active batters BHTTI BATT Remain them Power Priority Active battery BATT I BATT FEemain sx kbkkm Flashing BATT status b BATT status b Available options DC IN and BATT the default is DC IN lt Note gt When you set Power priority to DC IN the battery automatically be comes active when the voltage of the power from the DC IN connector drops down to the threshold voltage for warning or when the power cord to the DC IN connec tor is disconnected lt Note gt When you set Power priority to BATT and batteries are mounted to both the BATT1 and BATT2 mounts if the battery power voltage of the prior battery drops down to the threshold voltage for warning the other battery automatically becomes active When a battery is mounted to either of the battery mounts if the battery power voltage of the priory battery drops down to the threshold voltage for warning the DC IN power becomes active When you set Power priority to BATT if the battery power drops down and the power source changes from the battery to the DC IN the battery recovers temporarily however the power source do not return to the battery Note that if you replace the battery to the fully charged one the power source automatically switches back to the battery 4 Use the MENU dial to select a desired
39. 183 When the PD606 receives valid external time code from the TIME CODE IN con nector and the time display mode on the display is set to LTC IN you can view the incoming time code value as well as the frame rate you can switch the time display mode using the TIME TC SET key When incoming time code satisfies the following conditions it is valid 1 Time code 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 PD606 provides the WORD VIDEO IN connector BNC type which is used to lock the PD606 to an external word or video reference The connector accepts a word or video clock from an external device the clock type is automatically detected which makes the PD606 locked to the external de vice Location Recorder Model PD606 63 Chapter 4 Basic connections Output connection Analog audio devices DC IN D DC OUT Regie N External analog device External device Dau 9P REMOTE DIGITAL I O AUTO INPUT SELECT ARE 9 Digital audio devices External device 64 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 4 Basic connections Analog audio output connection Analog audio signals can be output from the ANALOG OUT connectors 1 through 6 which are balanced XLR 3 32 type The outpu
40. 4 5 Use the MENU dial to select a desired descriptor information item and press the ENTER YES key The first character of the selected descriptor information item flashes and you can now edit the item ASLE TAKES B40 TAPES BSCf EVENT Seer UTILI File info EDIT DESCRIPTOR LE GEN Im d TSF skh T ILT ODI ECK E vb eb eb d BzLfS5CcEHE 3TTxee lee EDIT D ESCEIFT E BiL flBgITS5 45xkxWm POF SCEME Stikk AFL TAKE Sas ad Cf TAPES BSC fF EVENT Saka Flashing Use the ka a gt I key to move the cursor position to the right of and make editing Use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter characters While the cursor is on the first character of the descriptor information press ing the CLEAR key repeatedly clears all the information After editing the information item press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting To edit another descriptor information item carry out the same procedure as above repeatedly Adding descriptor information You can add a new descriptor information item to the current information 1 2 Select New line gt at the bottom and press the ENTER YES key You are now ready for entering a new item Carry out the same procedure as above for entering a new item Note When adding a new descriptor information item always enter the meta data header ID followed by data After entering
41. 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 169 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu ROM version checking Version Selecting Version allows you to view the software ROM version number and creation revision date 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL e OE LL ECM Project EE BATTERY SETUP F Default file namek TC SETUP F m Default Trk Hamer DISK UTILITY Hext event Hor BBB 1 EDIT EDL FILE Record FS BitidSk lt 24 USB to PC F Pull upe downt 0 0 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Version menu item and press the ENTER YES key You can check the software ROM version number and creation revision date Sok SPeaker mite Up Error tonel Chain rlas ff Disk Feed Fre Adjust RICK SYSRUERS TOM R M version Lepe 16 ALE ET 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 170 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu BATTERY SETUP menu In the BATTERY SETUP menu the following items for battery related settings and screens are available Menu item BATT warning Setting function Sets the threshold battery voltage for generat
42. BS BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC FF oF SEA Use the MENU dial to select the Set project name menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for entering a project name Gd SYSkSet project name EC Project namek Default file nameb Project name Default Tek Hamet IM Hext event Hoi oun Flashing Record FS amp Eits48k z4 Pull uer downi 0 07 Use the MENU dial or alphanumeric keys entering the desired project name press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Use the q lt q b gt p gt keys to move the cursor position By pressing the CLEAR key when the cursor is pointing any character of the name you can clear the whole name The project name is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit while recorded to an iXML file Characters you can enter using the MENU dial Alphabetical characters A Z a Z Numerical characters O 9 Symbols amp 7 9 L _ gt lt Space Characters you can enter using the alphanumeric keys Alphabetical characters A Z a Z Numerical characters O 9 Symbols amp 7 L _ space Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 KEN Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Default file name setting Default file name The
43. DVD indicator is unlit ACCESS Alphanumeric keys While the display shows the Home screen pressing any of the alphanumeric keys enters the time data edit mode After editing time data you can locate to the edited time position by pressing the LOCATE key see page 103 While the unit is in any of the edit modes you can enter time data or name Key example Using the 3 key you can enter d e f D E and F as well as 3 11 LOCATE key Locates to the desired position in the following manners e While a cue point is selected pressing the key locates to the selected cue point see page 104 e While time data is being edited pressing the key locates to the edited time position see page 103 e While the display shows the Home screen pressing the key locates to the point previously located to the default setting is ABS O see page 102 12 CLEAR key Pressing this key functions in the following manners e While entering characters Erases the next character on the right of the cursor position e While editing time data Clears time data and sets it to 00h 00m OOf OOsf e While the Peak hold setting menu in the Setup mode is set to oo Resets the peak level indication on the level meters e While a warning popup window is shown Dismisses the popup window Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3 Names and Functions 13 PRE REC switch Ge When this switch
44. Default file name menu item selects the default name format of an audio file which is created automatically when recording starts You can give a file name of date information according to the internal realtime clock a scene name with a take number or a reel number with a file number 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL FK K S45 SETUP Set Project namek BATTERY SETUP Default file namek TC SETUP i m Default Trek Hamek DISK UTILITY Mext event Mo ABBA 1 Record FSiB1t145k lt 24 EDIT ECL FILE USB to PC Pull ur dowuns 8 8 FF mon d 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Default file name menu item and press the ENTER YES key SdCK SYSkOef file name Set Project mnameb File name mode F File name mode Take Default Trk Hamet Default scene take Hext event Hol bbe 1 SCENE HANE Record EGSbi Ak 24 SCENE Full uerdomni 4 4 THEE HUMBER E aai 4 Press the ENTER YES key The currently selected mode starts flashing the default mode is Take ZwS5Hef file name SySskef file name File name mode File name mode ile ake File name moder Flashing Default scene take Default scene take Pree MAME SC
45. ENTER YES key The display now shows current internal clock time which runs in realtime ook SyS Adjust ETC Speaker mutet ff Lookur RTC Error tonet av 106m61Db 1ah35maSs Chain Pla Off Time Zone GhTt e op Disk Feed Pre Adjust ETCk Lersionk By pressing the ENTER YES key while SET 00s is highlighted as the screen shown above right the second field is reset to 00 If you reset the second field when the second value is 30 or more the minute field value is incremented If you reset the second field when the second value is less than 30 only the second field is reset 4 Use the MENU dial to select EDIT and press the ENTER YES key The clock data at the moment when you press the ENTER YES key is held and you can now edit it the second field flashes SY Skadiust ETC SYSrAdiust ETE Loaokume RTC Loaokue RTC DddlphiolD ltbh2o5maas B rvigsHBlID 18h33 Time Fone GMT 4 aa Time Zone GMT 6 aa SET Fe F EDIT Flashing 5 Enter the desired date time data Use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter a desired value to the current cursor position flashing field You can move the cursor position using the Hd and pp keys 6 After entering date time data move the cursor to the offset time value by default 0 00 of Time Zone and enter the desired offset time according to the country where the unit is used By r
46. F FORWARD Location Recorder Model PD606 EM Chapter 3 Names and Functions lt Operation gt When each terminal is grounded the corresponding function is active Note that you can always control the PD606 via this connector regardless of the set ting of the PANEL LOCK key on the panel 1 PLAY SHIFT STOP CUE 2 STOP SHIFT REC PAUSE aaa 3 REC SHIFT REW FILE I 4 GND SHIFT FF FILE gt gt 5 SHIFT 6 REW 7 DC OUT V BATT 12V Max 500mA 8 FF It is output regardless of power on off lt Caution gt Pin 7 DC 12V is supplied from the PD606 If it is short circuited to GND or used with a heavy load the PD606 internal battery life may be exhausted faster or the PD606 may generate heat abnor mally Be careful not to use it with a heavy load or short circuit it to GND 1i Handle Used to fix the supplied shoulder belt 44 Location Recorder Model PD606 24 Chapter 3 Names and Functions Front panel 8 1113 15 17 19 ST BUS MASTER 23 22 POWER switch Turns on or off the main power of the PD606 To prevent pressing the switch by accident it is located in the depressed area on the panel SHIFT key indicator Pressing this key turns the shift mode on or off When on the indicator is lit and you can execute a SHIFTed secondary function of a key which has dual functions The SHIFTed function
47. Fur TE VET TC SETUPFSet Gen TC LO I LI JAM mede BOTH eee E L wll eel mese eet JAM RTC TIME key Edit EHTER key Exit EXIT key When Free Run is selected lt Notes gt If no time code is fed to the unit in the EXT RUN mode No EXT TC gt gt is shown Time code starting value h m s f If you record the next file in the Rec Run mode while h m s f is shown the PD606 stripes a time code which continues after the previous file However if you start recording when No File is shown i e no file is recorded on the current DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition the PD606 stripes time code from default LTC start time If you make next recording the PD606 stripes a time code which continues after the previous file You can edit the time code starting value to a desired value if neces sary 184 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu If you just check the information on the screen press the EXIT key repeatedly until exiting the TC SETUP menu To edit the time code start time when the generator mode is set to Free Run or Rec Run follow the description below Editing the time code value in Rec run mode When the Set Gen TC primary screen is shown press the ENTER YES key The time code value at the record end of the last file currently loaded is shown and you can edit this value TC SETUP
48. Hol S603 Feel Hoz SaaS Format Mode ii Fshno Format Mode DOR FhUusicalFormat Off rk EH CEXECUTE 1 EXECUTE J CEmt time deberemos CEmt time khrekgkkeg Use the MENU dial to select EXECUTE and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the caution message before executing formatting UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive PTS2HD CBUTION Feel Ho 5063 If ENTER kes is Fush Format Mode DDR med wiil start format FhasicalFormati Off tina and delete pup E ELHTE J E PTOZ HD area data Cfmt time khkkmkks Y SE Flashing If you are sure press the ENTER YES key to execute formatting The display now shows the formatting progress indication When formatting completes Completed is shown UTILITY Format UTILITY Forma FORMATTIHG Drive DUpsrTaz Tine sees Ms Frit Come let ed 0 ER 100 116 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations 8 Pressing the EXIT key repeatedly to exit the MENU mode After exiting the MENU mode the display returns to the Home screen of the formatted partition PTO2 in this procedure example while the unit scans the mirror disk On the Home screen of a DDR formatted partition MAM flashes Zem DEIER TC 5015 Go 4 Making dual drive recording The following procedures is assumed that the selected partition PTO2 is DDR formatted and a mirror
49. L R BUS MS R S MS L M S MS R M S 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL b BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC TFF S w Default Trek Hamet zum Hcet Project namer Default file namek Mext event Ho tibi 1 Record FS amp Bitsd8kes24 Full ur doun H Hz 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Monitor custom menu item and press the ENTER YES key You can now select the custom position any of C1 through C4 to be set SSP Auto Fart link ff False start Rename Limiter rarameterk Stereo out leveli d Monitor custom Sreaker mates On SY YSkMonitor custom 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired position C1 C4 and press the ENTER YES key You can now select the desired channels tracks to the selected position zuyzkManitar custom 162 Location Recorder Model PD606 CH pr r DI OS 2uyzkMonitor custom EE E ES C4 L III 1 Al E ITI rg gg Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu 5 Use the MENU dial to select a desired channel track and press the ENTER YES key The current selection flashes and you can now select the desired option Sc
50. MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Slate tone pop tone recording mode setting Tone rec mode The Tone rec mode menu item sets the recording time and mode of the slate tone as well as the recording mode of the pop tone The slate tone is recorded at the beginning of a file while the pop tone is recorded at the end of a file The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen HEHU I zum ECM Project ETE Default file namek m Default Trk Hamer Mext event Hol HH 1 Record FS24B1t145k lt 24 Pull ur zdoun 4 8 BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC TFF S 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Tone rec mode menu item and press the ENTER YES key You can make tone rec time tone rec On Off and end pop tone On Off settings SVSb SYST one rec mode Rec source sel Tone pec mode Disital out HES EBU Tone rec time ESI Diasnoses Off P Tone reci ff Peak hold i Sec End For tone Off Tone rec moder Pause time 1 t8min Tone rec time setting Use the MENU dial to select the Tone rec time and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing SYSkTone rec mode SYSkTone rec mode one
51. Model PD606 Safety Instructions Table of contents Dala exportto PG viii di 118 Connecting PC to MEU di euatiesleateas ep eec eet ee ote epe vereor rece pu aee ar av Co 119 How to unmount the PD606 from the PC seen 119 Example of copying data to a computer hard disk eese entes 120 Example of exporting data to a computer application NEEN 120 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu 123 Creating EISE UE 124 Adding audio file entries to an ALE file nere eee eee 127 Viewing and editing audio file entries ooncnccnnnnnn reee reee 129 Viewing audio file Acida 129 Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file ot eescsseccscescsccsseccssescessesersscssseseesensess 130 Deleting amaudio file Cn try seien ettet opea reset dis 130 Editing an ALE fil 131 Editing am ALE file Name E 131 Remarking an ALE lei ii ai Eed 132 PACA O A 133 Chapter 8 MENU mode moncociccoconcocccnnonecncncncancncnccnnnencnnn cananea carne 135 About MENU mode 136 SYS SETUP MA id 138 Project name setting Set project NAME scscscesesssseesssesssesscssssseessessssessssesseseesessesssseeeeeses 139 Default file name setting Default file name o coocconococanonononnnnonacnonacnnononccnonaononnoncononconconononnos 140 Default track name setting Default Trk
52. Output impedance Reference output level Output load impedance VIDEO WORD IN Connector Reference input level WORD OUT Connector Output level PARALLEL REMOTE Connector 9P REMOTE Connector USB KYBD Connector USB PC Connector USB HOST Connector 216 Location Recorder Model PD606 XLR 3 31 type balanced pin 2 hot More than 10k Q 4dBu 32dBu 24dBu More than 2k Q 34dBu 70dBu 14dBu XLR 3 32 type balanced pin 2 hot More than 10k Q 4dBu 24dBu XLR 5 32 5PIN type balanced More than 10k Q 4dBu 10dBu 60dBu The reference output level is selected in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode 24dBu 6mm dia stereo phone jack More than 32 Q 200mW at 32 Q D sub 25pin IEC60958 Part2 S P DIF or IEC 60958 Part3 AES EBU auto selection IEC60958 Part2 S P DIF or IEC 60958 Part3 AES EBU The format of an output signal is selected in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode XLR 3 31 type balanced pin 2 hot SMPTE EBU More than 20k Q 2V p p 0 25V p p XLR 3 32 type balanced pin 2 hot SMPTE EBU Less than 1k Q 2V p p More than 600 Q BNC type auto software selection TTL level with 75 Q termination switch BNC type TTL level MINI DIN 8pin female D sub 9pin USB Series A Receptacle USB Series B Receptacle USB Series A Receptacle Chapter 9 Specifications DC IN Connector
53. Se Ho files To make recording to the DVD RAM disk select the current drive to the DVD drive see page 86 for details Nolte If you format a DVD RAM disk when any partition is selected as the cur rent drive the current drive does not change after formatting is completed There fore if you want to make recording to the DVD RAM disk you must change the current drive from the partition to the DVD drive On the other hand if you format a partition when the DVD drive is selected as the current drive the current drive automatically changes to the partition after for matting is completed How to set the desired reel number During the process of initial formatting you can set the desired reel number by the following procedure 1 While Reel No S001 is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The first digit of the reel number field starts flashing You are ready for editing the reel number UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Driver DUD REBRM Drive DWO RAM Reel Ho S661 Reel Ho LS5B8m8 ilashing Format Mode Hormal Format Mode Normal FhasicalFormat Uff PhasicalFormati Off ESELLITE 1 CESECUTE J Cfint time Aekhpekeppeks J Cfmt time kkbkknmckkz J 2 Use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter the desired reel number Use the and gt gt keys to move the cursor position when entering the number using the MENU dial When using the alphanu
54. Stops the recorder as well as stops the disk rotation lt Note gt While operating the unit on battery we recommend using the STOP key to stop the disk rotation for saving battery power By pressing the REW or F FWD key while holding down the STOP key the following operation is possible STOP REW DE the recorder to the beginning ABS 0 of the cur rent file STOP F FWD Moves the recorder 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 moves the recorder to 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 back wards at 2 x speed Pressing this key while holding down the STOP key moves the recorder to the beginning ABS 0 of the current file PANEL LOCK switch Switches the panel lock function active LOCKED or inactive OFF When set it to the LOCKED position all keys except the REC PAUSE and EXIT BATT keys are inactive MEN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3 Names and Functions 13 OP
55. The reference level is set to 4dBu by default however you can change it to 10dBu or 60dBu using the Stereo out level item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 161 Location Recorder Model PD606 65 Chapter 4 Basic connections Other connections USB keyboard connection The PD606 provides the USB KYBD connector 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 e To control the unit from a USB keyboard make setting of the Keyboard Sel item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode appropriately US or JAPAN according to the keyboard you use see page 153 With some keyboard indicators may not light until you press any key after connection We cannot guarantee to work correctly if you use a Keyboard with the built in USB hub USB mouse or PS2 mouse LR J 2 LHoT 2 HOT 3 L COLD 3 COLD 4 RHOT USB KYBD es es eleje ejede ik T ST IC EE 5 je 0 LEE zt Mk r ID EEK 23 jack Space insert Home Up S les JB Caps E SHIFT P P c lt Jn SHIFT p bi ctrl Alt l Ctrl Function ke
56. a DVD RAM disk DISK UTILITY menu and hard disk drive partition as well as disk formatting Twelve menu items are available EDIT EDL FILE menu This menu allows you to create and edit an ALE file USB to PC menu This menu is used when connecting or disconnecting between the PD606 and personal computer see page 119 for details RS422 SETUP menu This menu is not supported It is prepared for future expansion This menu allows you to select an audio file You can directly enter this FILE SEL menu menu simply by pressing the FILE SEL key see page 99 for details This menu allows you to select a drive partition You can directly enter this DRV PAT SEL menu menu by pressing the SHIFT key followed by the FILE SEL key see page 87 for details This menu allows you to view and edit the cue list You can directly enter GHEEIST menu this menu simply by pressing the CUE key see page 96 for details LOAD SETUP menu This menu allows you to load the settings saved by using the SAVE SETUP menu SAVE SETUP menu This menu allows you to save the all settings in the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 137 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu SYS SETUP menu In the SYS SETUP menu the following menu items for settings regarding recording playback are available You can save setting data using the SAVE SETUP menu and recall the saved data whenever you want see pages 213 and 214 lt No
57. a file Auto part link Sets on off of the auto partition link function False start Selects the false start mode Limiter parameter Sets the limiter parameters Stereo out level Selects the output reference level of the STEREO BUS OUT connectors Monitor custom Defines four custom settings for monitoring Speaker mute Selects on off of muting the internal speaker when the unit is not in playback mode Error tone Selects whether or not the unit outputs the warning tone for four types of conditions Chain play Selects how the recorder behaves after it finishes playback of an audio file Disk Feed Selects whether you record pre or post fader signals to tracks 1 through 6 Adjust RTC Adjusts the internal realtime clock see page 31 Version Shows the system version of the unit EF Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Project name setting Set project name The Set project name menu item sets the project name recorded to an iXML file 1 2 3 4 5 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen HER SS Set Project namek Default file namek m Default Trk Hamek Hext event Hol BB i Record FS4Bi t 4k24 Full upcdowp E
58. and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option KL SyS Stereo out level Max file lensth 2G Max file lenathi 2G Auto Part links ff Auto Part link Off False startifename gt False startikename Limiter Parameter k Limiter rarameterk Stereo out level 4 Stereo out level DE Fishing Monitor customk Moni tor customk Selectable between 4dBu 10dBu and 60dBu the default is 4dBu 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 161 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Custom settings for monitoring Monitor custom The Monitor custom menu item allows you to assign the desired channels tracks to four custom positions C1 through C4 for monitoring SOLO ST MONO INPUT Playback INPUT Playback INPUT Playback L CH1 3 5 1 1 3 5 2 4 6 CH1 R CH24446 CH1 2 3 4 5 6 L BUS L BUS L R 2 STBUS is R BUS R S Recorded Recorded H 3 READY TRK CH3 Ready Track tracks in a file Ready Track de aia 4 C1 CH4 CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 1 5 C2 CH5 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 2 6 C3 CH6 CUSTOM 3 CUSTOM 3 L C4 BUSL CUSTOM 4 CUSTOM 4 L BUS MS L RIMS BUS R MS
59. by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location 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 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 11 Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated E NE Location Recorder Model PD606 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES 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 uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s encl
60. can select a sampling frequency and bit length combination Available FS BIT options default 48 24 44 1 16 44 1 24 48 16 48 24 88 2 24 96 24 176 4 24 192 24 You can select a sampling frequency and bit length combination also via the Record FS amp Bit menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 144 for details Note The sampling frequency of the digital input signal must match the Fs Bit setting of the PD606 Note If you change the FS BIT setting during recording the new setting is not valid until recording stops Note The relation between the number of recording tracks and the Fs Bit setting is shown on page 84 TC generator mode setting TC recording mode isu You can select the recording mode of the LTC generated by the internal TC generator or external time code Available TC recording mode options default Rec Run FREE Free Run Rec R Rec Run 24H R 24H Run EXT Ext Run You can also select the TC recording mode via the Gen mode menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 183 lt Note gt You can set the default LTC start time via the Default LTC Start menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 190 Clock pull up pull down setting MAMIN You can make the pull up pull down setting of the sampling clock internal TC frame rate when the clock reference is set to INT Available pull up pull down options
61. default 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback You can also make the pull up pull down setting via the Pull up down menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 145 for details lt Note gt You cannot make pull up or down setting when the time code frame rate is set to 25 fps If you select 0 1 or 0 1 when the frame rate is set to 25 fps 0 196 or 94 is shown in the UP DW field Power source priority selection HME You can select the prior power source when the unit can get power from both the battery and DC IN connection Available power source options default BATT1 BATT1 BATT2 DC IN You can also select the prior power source via the Active battery and Power priority items in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page s 174 and 175 Settings in the MENU mode In the MENU mode you can set many items besides those you can set via the quick setup mode Set the items in the MENU mode for recording playback shown below if required Recording source setting Before recording you need to select the recording source for each channel appropriately By default the recording sources for channels 1 through 6 are set to Digital Therefore if an input channel receives a correct digital signal and locks to it you can record the digital signal If no correct digital signal is available the analog input is effect
62. disk is set to the DVD multi drive lt Note gt To execute dial drive recording you must set a mirror disk to the DVD RAM disk drive If a wrong disk is set to the DVD RAM disk drive or no disk is set the PD606 detects an error when scanning the mirror disk and shows a caution message Difference DDR mirror disk etc When it scans a correct mirror disk Presence DDR mirror disk is shown lt Note gt When starting dual drive recording if the current drive is Normal formatted switch to a DDR formatted hard disk partition and set a mirror disk to the DVD RAM drive On the screen for selecting a drive DDR is placed on the right of the name of the DDR formatted partition So you can easily distinguish them DRIVE SE L DRUI P EG ERIE PTH L 5003 L 1 Press the READY keys to make the unit record ready the READY indicator flashes 2 Slide the REC key to start recording to the partition Dual drive recording starts The PD606 also make recording to the mirror disk in the background as well as recording to partition 2 PTO2 3 After completing recording press the PAUSE key to stop recording If recording has not been successfully made immediately cancel by the False start function and make recording again Location Recorder Model PD606 117 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Data export to PC By connecting the PD606 to a personal computer via the
63. external device are available Menu item Sync clock Setting function Selects the system clock Frame rate Selects the time code frame rate Gen mode Selects the generator mode of the internal TC generator Set Gen TC Sets TC generator start time and userbit when the generator mode is set to Free Run or Rec Run Set Gen Ubit Selects userbit of output time code JAM mode Selects the Jam mode when the generator mode is set to Free Run Sel TC out Selects output time code source Default LTC start Sets the default LTC start time when no external time code is fed to the unit Edit LTC start Sets the LTC start time of a playback file Rep TC Ubit Sets userbit of playback time code Rep Pause TC Selects On Off of time code output while paused Recln via ExtTc Selects on off of automatic recording mode when receiving external time code TC PWR Timer Timer off setting of the internal TC generator after the unit is powered off Note You can bring up the TC SETUP menu by the following procedure as well as the procedure described on the next page 1 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters MENU mode and brings up the MENU list screen for selecting the desired main menu MEHL a SETU k TERY F TC SETUP k DISK UTILITY 4 k SETUP EDIT EDL FILE
64. for each track pair 1 2 3 4 5 6 L R see page 146 for details about the Rec source sel menu item By default Digital is selected for track pairs 1 2 3 4 and 5 6 while ST BUS is selected for track pair L R In this condition you can record digital inputs 1 through 6 to tracks 1 through 6 while you can record the stereo mixed signals to the stereo L R tracks Note that the maximum number of recordable tracks depends on the Fs Bit setting see page 85 lt Note gt When the Rec source sel item is in the default condition and correct digital signals are fed to channels 1 through 6 the INPUT area on the display looks like the one on the left below Digital is shown and 1 through 6 are highlighted When correct digital signals are not fed analog signals take priority and the INPUT looks like the one on the right below Analog is shown and 1 through 6 are not highlighted INPUT lt Note gt If you set the record sources of all pair tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 and ST LR to Digital using the Rec source sel menu item when correct digital signals are fed to digital inputs 1 through 8 the INPUT area on the display looks like the one on the right In this condition the stereo mixed signals are not recorded to the stereo L R tracks because digital input 7 8 signals are recorded to the L R tracks Selecting the sampling frequency bit length You can select the Fs sampling frequency and bit length for recordin
65. frame rate to match the incoming time code You can set the time code frame rate also via the Frame rate menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 182 for details You can edit the LTC start time via the Default LTC Start menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode See page 190 for details System clock reference selection You can select the system clock reference Available clock reference options default INT INT DIGI WORD VIDEO To make recording with internal clock reference select INT default To make the unit lock to an external digital word or video clock select DIGI WORD or VIDEO You can select the system clock reference also via the Sync Clock menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 181 for details Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback lt Note gt When DIGI or WORD or VIDEO is selected but the unit does not re ceive a correct digital or word or video signal or does not lock to the reference signal DIGI or WORD or VIDEO quickly flashes In such a case check cable connection etc lt Note gt When the system clock is set to DIGI or WORD the FS of a file to be played back must match the FS setting of the unit Otherwise you cannot play back the file In such a case make the FS setting of the unit to match the FS of the file Sampling frequency and bit length selection RAIH You
66. from your PC but cannot write data to it Also note that with some writing software applications in the market the file transfer speed from the hard disk drive may be extremely slower than the file transfer speed from a DVD RAM disk In such a case the transfer speed may be improved by disabling the packet write function of the writing software application see the operation manual of the writing software application for details about the packet write function Note Most PC applications can import an interleave file directly however if you cannot export an interleave file to your PC application use Fostex BWF Manager to convert the file to mono files Mono BWF files converted using the BWF Manager can be imported and edited by an audio software application An interleave BWF file converted from mono files can be played back by the PD606 or DV824 You can download BWF Manager from the Fostex website http www fostexinternational com 118 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Connecting PC to the unit After connecting the cable between the unit and a PC using a USB cable make USB connec tion using the USB to PC menu of the MENU mode lt Note gt If you make USB connection between the PD606 and your personal computer while a recorded disk is set to the DVD drive you can see two icons for the DVD multi drive and the selected partition on your computer If no disk is set to the DVD multi dr
67. in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode The default pause release time is three minutes see page 152 lt Hint gt You can select how the recorder behaves after it finishes playback of an audio file using the Chain play item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 168 By default the recorder stops after playback ends However depend ing on your selection it can pause at the beginning of the next audio file or continue playback of audio files one after another 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 and you can monitor audio at 2 x speed To cancel the cue mode press the PLAY mode 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 Sel TC Out item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode to Repro By default the Sel TC Out item is set to Repro If the Sel TC Out item is set to Gen set it to Repro see page 189 for details about how to set the Sel TC Out item lt Note gt If the Sel TC Out item is set to Gen always the internal TC generator time code is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector In the TC SETUP menu the following menu items regarding time code playback are available Set these it
68. information 198 Speaker Mtra 164 Stereo buss iii nose 65 83 Status information esses 57 ST BUS level setting AEN 161 Sync sigtial sitet eppure Es 63 System clock sss 75 92 181 Take esos teu e T teste ta TC power timer Threshold Time code Time code connection esseoneosneneeneonnerenenenrnerennnnn 63 Time display ccoo een 56 Track namens cine neca bs 142 IB dos d 213 214 User bit VT EEN 170 VideO AR 140 WORD cocina iaa tii its 181 Write te EE 165 ZOlO ClOSSING aiii ita 81 Location Recorder Model PD606 EAM Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Directive on approximation of member nation s ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC 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 In the electrical fast transient burst requirements surge conducted disturbances by radio frequency fields power frequency magnetic field radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment this c
69. is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen Use the MENU dial to select the Default LTC start menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current LTC start time is shown initially 01h 00m OOs is shown TC SETUPkDefault TC Flashing Edit the time value to the desired value and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your Use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter a desired value and use the a gt keys to move the cursor position The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu LTC start time editing Edit LTC start Using the Edit LTC start menu item you can set the desired LTC start time of a playback audio file The LTC start time is recorded to the currently load file lt Note gt The PD606 records only the start time of LTC and the internal generator generates and outputs LTC with reference to the start time On a BWF file the start time is recorded as Time Reference in Broadcast Audio Exten sion Chunk Therefore if you want to use this LTC in Digidesign Pro Tools export the audio file to Pro Tools and make User Time Code effective 1 2 3 4 5 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen
70. name modei Take efault scene take GCEHE MAHE SCEMA Flashing TAKE HUMBER 011 Use the MENU dial or alphanumeric keys entering the desired scene name press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Use the Ha e p gt gt keys to move the cursor position By pressing the CLEAR key when the cursor is pointing any character of the name you can clear the whole name Scene name Up to 247 ASCII characters can be entered note that only 55 characters are valid for BWF wav the file extension is automatically added therefore you do not need to enter it After entering the scene name press the ENTER YES key The scene name is confirmed and you can now set a take number S oroef file name File name mode File name mode Take efault scene take SCEHE HAME CSCEHE 1 TAKE HUMBER CEERI Flashing Use the MENU dial or alphanumeric keys to enter the desired take number and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Take number Any number between 001 and 999 can be entered Note If you enter 000 to the TAKE NUMBER field it is automatically set as 001 m Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 141 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Default track name setting Default TrkName The Default TrkName menu item specifies the default track name
71. ociosos 31 58 78 140 197 B File COPY tcc 112 Pile peter eg eebe ee 58 FOftal ico t esiti tere roh inda 33 115 204 Format mode sese 34 115 205 El le RE 30 Force rss han D m Battery warning 172 Frame rate Back ground moche En 106 A Aeiic BATT indicator eee 29 Bar graph treten treten 26 G Battery plate ENEE 19 A E E 81 Battery condition sse 26 Grooping PEA E EEEE 159 Bitrate seed BWF Manager H Hidden UE 202 203 C High pass filter 80 Chain play iiinn Holder plate sssetttnnen 22 Channel link Home display scssessessesssessessecssseessesseeseesesseeseeeess 56 COPY mode dicit tet itte Controller connection e sssseseeseeseeeeeeeseesreresreereneee 68 l Contrast yesh eb ee un ET 30 IDX es o e do 22 CoOTIniection contri cire nete 61 Immediately mode AEN 106 Continuous recording sss 78 156 Internal TC generator sess 184 Cueing playback eee 100 Inip tgalri 2 bie cte e ee RS 81 Cue point Setting 96 Input connection eseeenneenn 62 Gurrent drive een eee recess 58 87 INT Internal metes 75 181 GUS OM iria 84 162 Internal hard disk drive 37 Internal clock ertet 31 D Input Clip eegene 166 Dalma lea lo 140 XML Chunk data eee 201 DEAN dd atienda 28 DDR e o
72. on a disk its current file name is shown 124 Location Recorder Model PD606 3 4 5 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu While lt New file gt is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for entering a name of a newly created ALE file WEHUUKOL EN HEHOUHALE Edit ALE Select ALE file Edit file naie Hew file gt de Fls name in 1 Flashing Note The display shows the screen for entering a file name when creating a new ALE file however it shows the screen on which Remake ALE is highlighted if you select an existing ALE file for editing Use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter the desired name In the screen example below ALL TAKE is entered as an ALE file name MEHLIKYLEREdit ALE Edit file name LRLL TRKS d Flashing After entering the desired name press the ENTER YES key to confirm your 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 item is highlighted MEMURGLEREdit ALE ALL TSEE ale Save ALE filer Remake ALEP Edit ALE name Wideo format PAL Samele FRE 4S5kHz You can select a desired menu item by rotating the MENU dial Typically when you create a new ALE file you make settings of menu items in the following ord
73. pec made Tone pec mode Tone rec times lBsec Tone rec time wT Flashing Tone reciOff Tone rect f f End For tone ff End For tone ff Use the MENU dial to select a desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Selectable between 1sec and 30sec in one second steps the default is 10sec Tone rec On Off setting Use the MENU dial to select the Tone rec and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing SYSkTone pec mode SYSeTone pec mode Tone rec mde T one rec mode Tone rec timellfsec Tone rec timellfsec Tone rec of Tone rec Flashing ff End For tone ff End Por tone ff EE Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Use the MENU dial to select a desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Selectable between Off TONE and 4POP TONE the default is Off Off No slate or pop tone is recorded TONE The slate tone at 1kHz is recorded for the duration set by Tone rec time The pop tone at 1kHz is recorded The cycle of 0 5 sec tone and 0 5 sec mute recording 4 POP TONE is made four times repeatedly End pop tone setting Use the MENU dial to select the End pop tone and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing 55 Tone pec mode 5
74. prone rated 25 Gen modes Free Run Set Ben TCh Set Ger llIbitk JAM modes BOTH Use the MENU dial to select the Edit LTC start menu item and press the ENTER YES key The LTC start time recorded on the current file is shown TC SETUPE TC SETUFKLTC Start ob Bet ault bus start LOGELIF LTC STHET tgkt Pako fF its ENTER key it EXIT key Eecin via ExtToro t Edi Ex TC PUE Timer Smin Press the ENTER YES key again Initially the subframe value flashes and you can now edit the LTC start time E SETUPRLTC Start TC SETUPRLTC Start LOOKUF LTC START EPIT LTC STHET sek yoke os Fees f A sek seb npe se f F ge aching Edit ENTER key Rewrite ENTER key Exit ESIT key Exit EXIT key After editing the start time press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter a desired value and use the a gt keys to move the cursor position Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 KUN Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu 1 2 3 4 UBIT setting of playback time code RepTC Ubit Using the RepTC Ubit menu item you can select the desired userbit of time code which is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector while the Sel TC Out is set to Repro When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT ind
75. repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode KUN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Maximum file length setting Max file length The Max file length menu item sets the maximum recording volume of a file This setting is important especially for exporting audio file data of the unit to your PC because each PC has the limitation of the volume of a file to be imported The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL H SY Sk Set Project nameb Default file namek m Default Trk Hamek Mext event Hol AB 1 Record FSB1t145k 24 Full ugedon E BS T BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC FF E SEA 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Max file length menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option gy5 S YSkiax file lenath Tone rec mode Tone rec modek Pause time 1 8min Pause time l mir Kesboard Sel ls Keyboard Sel us Fre rec Limerlpg sec Pre rec timerla sec eax file lenath 26 Max file lensth EE Flashing Auto Fart Link Off Auto Fart links ff Selectable between 2GB
76. repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 183 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Internal TC generator setting Set Gen TC Using the Set Gen TC menu item you can check the time code value of the internal time code generator as well as can edit the time code start time for the FREE RUN or REC RUN mode If you make recording to multiple disks or partitions successively in Rec Run mode by setting the time code value to the last LTC time when changing the disk or partition you can stripe continuous LTC to the multiple disks or partitions 1 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUPF Sync clock INT Frame rater A Gen model Free Run Set Gen TCP Set Gen llbitk JAM mode BOTH 2 Use the MENU dial to select the Set Gen TC menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the Set Gen TC screen on which you can see the current internal time code generator setting information generator mode and TC start time When the generator mode is set to Rec Run time code value field is shown as h m s f LOOKUF GEM TC FEC RUH TC deng giel eer eeng d IC SETUPR Edit ENTER key Sanc clock INT Exit ESIT key Frame ratert 28 When Rec Run is selected Gen mode Rec
77. screen for formatting DISK UTILIT k UTILITY Format Edit file nameF Drive SR ELE File info Fk Reel Ho S062 Delete filet Format Mode Hormal Restore Del filer PhasicalFormati Off LESECLITE J Feel Hol EEEE CEmtL time kkbkkimzkkz On this screen you can make the following four settings This procedure example assumes that the Reel No and Physical Format items are left as default Selects the drive to be formatted Drive You can select DVD RAM or any of the hard disk partitions PTO1HD through PT16HD Sets the reel number for the DVD RAM disk or partition to be formatted The default reel numbers for a DVD RAM disk and partitions are as follows DVD RAM S001 Reel No partitions S002 through S017 You can change the reel number later via the Reel No item in the DISK UTILITY menu of the MENU mode see page 208 Selects the format mode Format When you format a DVD RAM disk only Normal is available Mode When you format a partition Normal and DDR are available The DDR option is used when executing dual drive recording described later see page115 Selects whether or not you physically format a DVD RAM disk or partition Physical When selecting Off a quick format is performed Format When selecting On a physical format is performed which takes longer time see lt Note gt on the next page EIN Location Recorder Model PD
78. screen for selecting the desired audio file from those recorded on the hard disk partition 1 PTO1 UTILITYHFile Copa Push FILE SEL key 7 Baz file name BS file name Had file name lt All Select lt Note gt You cannot select the file copy destination to the same medium as the copy source If you do so the display shows Void and returns to the screen for selecting the copy destination medium 5 Use the MENU dial to select the desired audio file s to be copied and press the FILE SEL key The audio file to be copied is selected and a checkmark is placed to the left of its name You can select more than one audio file by repeating the operation above To deselect an audio file select the file with a checkmark and press the FILE SEL key again Location Recorder Model PD606 113 Chapter 6 Advanced operations If you select lt All Select gt at the bottom of the file list on the screen and press the FILE SEL key all audio files are selected and checkmarked UTILITY File Cora UTILITY File Cora Push FILE SEL key Push FILE SEL key ei file name HAI tile name AES file name AAS file name Bed file name Ad file name All Select 011 Select 6 After making audio file selection press the ENTER YES key The PD606 starts file copy to the destination medium DVD RAM disk or partition During file copy the display shows estimated time and space remaining progress
79. select the desired option Te SETUFF rame rater 2s Gen mode Free Set Gen TLF Set Gen llbitk JAM mode BOTH Syne clock INT Fur TC SETUFkFrame Fate Sunc clock INT Frame rate Gen mode Free Fun Set Gen TCP Set Ben lbitk JAM mode BOTH Flashing Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select from among 23 97 24 25 29 97 29 97DF 30 and 30DF the default is 25 23 97 23 976FPS Film 0 1 24 24FPS Film 25 25FPS European PAL SECAM video 29 97 29 97FPS NTSC color 29 97DF 29 97FPS NTSC color with real time adjust 30 30FPS NTSC video 30DF 30FPS NTSC video Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 182 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Generator mode selection Gen mode Using the Gen mode menu item you can select the generator mode of the internal TC genera tor You can also select the generator mode using the quick setup mode 1 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUPF Syne clock INT Frame ratelz5 Gen modes Free Run Set Ben TCk Set Ger Ubith JAM modes BOTH 2 Use the MENU d
80. setting Recording FS bit length setting Pull up down setting Recording source setting Digital output setting Diagnoses file setting 148 Peak hold time setting sss 149 Slate tone pop tone recording mode setting eese eese eee eeee eee teen ene to tnnt to toin tne te tntn tn toner enete these tete tn tete tn NN 150 Pause cancel tt USB keyboard type setting luu pucequidoe alo Maximum file length setting ad 155 Continuous recording function 156 False start mode setting 158 Limiter parameter setting 159 ST BUS OUT nominal level setting Custom settings for monitoring Monitor speaker mute setting Error tone output setting Chain play mode setting Pre postfader selection rn tette ecce ves ee eee dance 169 ROM Versio le 170 BATTERY SETUP Men evacrisa 171 Battery low voltage Ee E EE 172 DC IN low voltage warning setting cesssssscsssesscescssecesescecesccecessscecessscecesssccsesscecsesscensessceesaseceesacecesacsceesscscecesesceesetes 173 Power supply priority setting Battery A ENEE EES Battery AAA Battery Status A a iii Let TTT ee hee ere Le EE TC frame rate selection Generator mode selector aci Internal Reese ON User bit setting Jam mode setting Time code output source setting
81. slate tone slate mic signal eee e eee eee esset eene tn tnn tn etn tn tne tn ttn tn eint nstae 9 Recording digital audio e rs 92 Selecting recording sOUECe ic deett ie a eee ree EXER aia Eg ea Ue ever deua 92 Selecting the sampling frequency bit length eese esee eee esee ente tnetntnotn ttn tne tne notae 92 Selecting the system clock dd eeu ee ee e eed dee desee 92 Recording time code E rr 93 Selecting the TC frame td eps catu feas es aei Lev debates 93 Selecting the TC generator mode TC recording mode eese 93 6 Location Recorder Model PD606 Safety Instructions Table of contents Automatic record start by external time code cocccocccococonncinononannonnononnonconon conan non onnonconon conan noraononanos 94 Setting Eet Tee Ee e EE 94 Force jam to external time code sscsseceseeeeeseeeenseeensenenseeenseesneeeeeeeenesseeessenenseusneeneneeueeseee rnnt 95 e TH SONO TE 96 Setting a cue point on the fly during audio recording eese tete 96 VIEWING the Cue pot E 96 Editing ee e 97 Editing a CUS EE 97 Editing cue point data EE 97 Deletin9 c e POU 215i ecrire A Lr eV ean eoe e EB DANIEL Ze ee 98 Adding a new cue point to the cue point list ococoninococonnnonononncnnononacnnnnoncnorcononnononnon conan aonannorons 98 Basic Playback q 99 Normal audio playback
82. so signals are directly sent to tracks 1 through 6 without being affected by the SEND LEVEL controls 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MENU Ssh SMS SETUP BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP Set Project name k Default file namek F Default Tek Hamner DISKE UTILITY 4 Hext event Hobbi k EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC Record FS2B1t145k lt 24 Pull ugedon E BS 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Disk Feed menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option Sum 55 Disk Feed SrPeaker mute Dn ZrPeaker mates Up Error toner Error tonek Chain rFlas ff Chain Flawiaff Disk Disk Feed Flashing Adjust RICK Adjust ETC Wersionk Versionk You can select from among Pre or Post the default is Pre Pre The signal unaffected by the SEND LEVEL control is recorded Post The signal affected by the SEND LEVEL control is directly recorded When setting the Disc Feed item to Post the ET SES eS eS TA icon below appears on the left of the Home screen 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting
83. sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Location Recorder Model PD606 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LA A gt Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Safety Instructions Table of con
84. the ENTER YES key The selected audio file is added to the ALE file if you select lt Entry all gt all available files are added After adding all desired audio file to the ALE file press the EXIT key The display returns to show the entry list screen Press the EXIT key twice The display shows the screen for resaving the edited ALE file on which Are you sure flashes Press the ENTER YES key to resave the ALE file To exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu press the EXIT key repeatedly Deleting an audio file entry 1 2 3 On the entry list screen use the MENU dial to select the file entry you want to delete and press the CLEAR key After showing Deleted the selected file entry is deleted immediately MEHURALEREdit Ert rl MENURALEREdit ERA RLE file entries q A cns A RR LIL d Deleted H i GAG eee Wa DD eksexekekesek aL BIBS kkekeackieek HS Press the EXIT key twice The display shows the screen for resaving the edited ALE file on which Are you sure flashes Press the ENTER YES key to resave the ALE file To exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu press the EXIT key repeatedly 130 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu Editing an ALE file You can edit an existing ALE file The editing functions include Editing an ALE file name and resave it Remaking an ALE file after its audi
85. the Part protect menu item you can select On or Off of the software protection record inhibit for the current partition The following procedure assumes that a partition you want to make protection setting is se 1 the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown 2 The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen EL ENU 513 SETUP BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP hi DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC 3 DISK UTILITY file namek info F Edit File Delete filet Restore Del Format keel Hos atk filer While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key Use the MENU dial to select the Part protect menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current option On or Off starts flashing the default is Off and you can now select the desired option ToL IIT PE TTU Lift D IL Rec Protects Resumes Fart rrotect File coruk Disk corsk Esel Wot ast Df f Off H A setting 5 LITILITYEPart Protect Reel Hol ktk 7 Rec Protect Off Resume Off Fart Protect File corsk Disk corsk Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Flashing Use the MENU dial to select On or Off a
86. the Flash ROM of the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MENU BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISE UTILITY EDIT EPL FILE FFF el d USB to FC el EI namek Default file namek Default Trk Hamsek Mext event Hohti Record FS24B1t145k 24 Full ur doun 8 8 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Diagnoses menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option Sok Pull ur down Auto cora 0ff Rec source selk Disital out DEG ER B Bx zDiaasnozes 0ff Feak hold sec gt Suy Skbiaasnosez Full ugedon Auto corus ff a Rec source selk Disital out AES EELI Diasnoses Peak hold sec flashing You can select from among On and Off the default is On On Creates a diagnoses file which logs errors during recording etc Off Does not create a diagnoses file 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode EIN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Peak hold time setting Peak hold
87. the battery automatically takes over only when the power supply from the DC IN jack is cut off power failure disconnection etc Note that if you use only batteries you do not need to make this setting You can make setting via the Power priority item in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 174 Protector adjustment When the battery is mounted pull out the protector to protect the battery as shown below While sliding the ADJUST levers on left and right side panels to the arrow direction pull out the protector There are two locked positions for the protector Set it to the appropriate position Note that you should push it down when replacing the battery Protector ADJUST levers lt Note gt The protector can protect the IDX ENDURA 7 and ENDURA 7S When you use the ENDURA 10 or ENDURA 10S or PowerLink is active we recommend using the PD606 horizontally Location Recorder Model PD606 MESS Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Saving the battery power The PD606 offers the following measures for saving the battery power to extend the battery life e Pressing the STOP key stops the disk rotation to save the power consumption It is also possible to set the desired pause release time using the Pause time item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode the default pause time is three minutes When the internal monitor speaker is not used or when a
88. the internal hard disk is loaded Depending whether or not at least any one track is armed the Home screen looks slightly different as shown below 00 00 00 00 Kure MS Scene Bal MEN lt When no track is armed gt lt When at least one track is armed gt The Home screen displays information for audio file settings etc Time display File name Remaining Current drive file number LHFUT FRAHE CLE role nal 25 44 SIE EID T SEM IER Dl POWER CARA BATT Protect icon Status information Time display This area shows 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 switch the time display mode in the following order by pressing the TIME TC SET key m Ubit 1 ABS LTC IN Shows LTC recorded on the disk You can set the start time of LTC recording using the TC LTC SETUP menu of the MENU mode Ubit Shows the user bit information of playback time code LTC IN Shows incoming external LTC and the frame rate If no LTC is received is shown ABS _ Shows the absolute time which is set to 00H 00M 00S OOF at the beginning of the file Shows time code generated by the internal TC generator GEN The value depends on the setting of the Gen mode item in the TC SETUP m
89. the numeral information in the event information recorded on BWF are output from the rightmost five digits of the user bit fields Only the lower three figures of the reel number recorded on BWF are output from the rightmost three digits of the user bit fields Only the lower two figures of 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 Only the lower two figures of the take number recorded on BWF are output from the rightmost two digits of the user bit fields ff File No in decimal 01 to 99 Note Date information year month and day shows the original date of an audio file The event number reel number scene number and take number must be set using the appropriate menu items in advance Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 192 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Time code output while paused Rep pause TC Using the Rep pause TC menu item you can select whether time code is output from the TIME CODE OUTPUT connector or not while the recorder is paused 1 2 3 4 Ger Set Get JAM ys src clock THT Frame rate A mode Free Fun Gen TCR Gen Ubitk mode BOTH When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to lig
90. the replaced battery active you must make setting of the Active battery item again 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key followed by the ENTER YES key 2 Use the MENU dial to select the BATTERY SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the screen for battery related settings MEHL BATTER Fk Gd Warning 112 21 213 SU SETUP BATT DC IH warnina Power PrioritaiDEC IA Active Batters BATTI BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISE UTILITY EDIT EPL FILE USB to FC BATT BATT Remain hacky status E e FR T 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Active battery menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing You can now select the prior battery BATTER F BATT uarnina 13 ZU BATTERY Active batters BATT warnina 13 2U DC IHM warning 213 0 Power Priori ty DC IH Active batteru BATTI BATT kemain h DC IHM warnings 213 DU Power FriaritstDC IH Asctive batters EH BATT Remain htm Flashing BATT status Fk BATT status F Available options BATT1 and BATT2 the default is BATT1 lt Note gt You cannot select an option whose battery power voltage is lower than the threshold voltage lt Note gt If a battery is set to either of BATT1 or BATT2 or if no battery is set you cannot make selection of this item 4 Use the MENU dial to select a desired opt
91. the term of this warranty Labor costs are also covered by Fostex America for one 1 year from the date of original purchase Except as specified below this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product The following are not covered by this warranty 1 Batteries 2 Damage to any product that has been altered 3 Damage to any product on which the original serial number has been defaced modified or removed 4 Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet 5 Damage occurring during shipment of the product NOTE Shipping claims must be presented to the carrier Damage resulting from accident misuse abuse or neglect Damage resulting from failure to perform routine maintenance and or calibration procedures Damage resulting from failure to follow instruction in the owner s manual Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair or by someone other than a Fostex America Service technician or a technician at an authorized Fostex America service station 10 Damage resulting from causes other than product defects including lack of technical skill competence or experience on the part of the user 11 External appearance items such as cosmetic parts knobs liquid crystal displays buttons etc 12 Replacements or repairs necessitated by loss or damages resulting from any cause beyond the control of Fostex America 13 Damage resulting from misuse or abuse on rental units NOTE FOSTE
92. time code data is jammed For userbit the userbit data of the internal generator is used TC Only the userbit data is jammed For time code the time code data of the internal generator UBIT is used 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 188 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Time code output source selection Sel TC Out Using the Sel TC Out menu item you can set the time code source Repro or Gen fed from the TIME CODE OUT connector 1 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUF Sync clock IMT Frame ratez en mode Free Fun Set Gen TCE Set Gen Ubitk JAM mode BOTH 2 Use the MENU dial to select the Sel TC Out menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option TC SETUP TC SETUPESel TC Out Set Gen TC Set Ger TOF Set Gen Ubitk Set Gen Ubitk JAM mode BOTH JAM moder BOTH Sel TC out ey Flashing Der aul t LTC starter Edit LIC startk 3 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select from among Repro and Gen the default is Repro Repro Outputs playback time code
93. unSHIFTed Selects the time display mode on the display from ABS LTC TC IN and GEN see page 56 e When SHIFTed Brings up the TC SETUP menu screen on which you can make the necessary settings for recording and playing back time code see page 180 To exit the TC SETUP menu press the EXIT key 5 FILE SEL DRV PAT key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions FILE SEL DRV PAT e When unSHIFTed Brings up the screen for selecting an audio file from the files recorded on the current disk or a hard disk partition see page 99 You can select a file by highlighting the desired file using the MENU dial and pressing the ENTER YES key e When SHIFTed Brings up the screen for selecting the active drive for recording play back see page 87 To exit the mode press the EXIT key 6 LIGHT CONTRAST key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions e When unSHIFTed Turns on or off the backlight of the display see page 30 CONTRAST Pressing this key turns on the backlight of the display which is automatically turned off after three seconds If you keep holding down this key for more than three seconds the backlight keeps on lighting until you press this key again e When SHIFTed By pressing this key you can bring up the screen for adjusting the display contrast using the MENU dial see page 30 After adjusting the contrast pressing the EN
94. using the P gt keys Pressing the CLEAR key clears the right next character to the cursor position To delete the whole label press the CLEAR key repeatedly when the first character flashes e Editing cue point data To edit a cue point data use the MENU dial to select lt Position gt while Label is flashing and press the ENTER YES key The subframe value of the current time data flashes showing that you can now edit it CUE LISTREdit LTC CUE LIST Edith CLTC CUE Ho BZ Edit CUE Ho 82 Edit Label ECFEND Label BC END J Position 66851m26s15fHM8 Sf Delete flashing 66h51m24s10f last Delete flashing Select the edit point using the gt gt keys edit the value using the MENU dial and confirm the setting by pressing the ENTER YES key the display re turns to the CUE LIST screen lt Note gt Regardless of the cursor position pressing the CLEAR key resets the time data to 00h 00m OOs OOsf Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback e Deleting a cue point To delete an unnecessary cue point select lt Delete gt using the MENU dial and press the ENTER YES key Sure flashes flashing Position HahSlmz sl i s CUE LIST Editt CLTC CUE Ho 2 Edit LabelLBC EHD CUE LISTkEdith CLTC CUE Ho Di Edit Label EBCFEMD Position
95. 1 3 4 5 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHO F SSP Set project namek Default file namek Default Trk Hamet Hext event Ro pop Record FSiB1t145k 24 BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC Fr we a 05 Use the MENU dial to select the Pull up down menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option ZE SyS PUll uer doun Record FS amp Bits4dak 24 Record FS amp Bit 48k 24 Pull ure downs E Pull uredowr Flashing Auto cops Ott Auto coruiDff Rec source selk Rec source selb Disital out BHES EEBL Disital out AES EBEU Diasnoses ff Diasnoses Off Pull ur daoun You can select from among 0 1 0 0 and 0 1 the default is 0 0 0 096 0 196 0 196 23 97 FPS 24 FPS 23 97 FPS The TC frame changes only when the clock is pulled up 24 FPS 24 FPS 23 97 FPS The TC frame changes only when the clock is pulled down 25FPS Unselectable Unselectable 29 97 FPS 30 FPS 29 97 FPS The TC frame changes only when the clock is pulled up 30 FPS 30 FPS 29 976 The TC frame changes only when the clock is pulled d
96. 212 NA 64 Re E 89 Parameter S ails 159 Partition ui 29 87 106 109 112 211 Pause tlie ohne fece RP 152 PE Connection niena nnana 68 118 A ias 149 Phantom power 1 79 Physical fortmiat ooi ttes 204 Phase eee ete en E ain 82 NEE 99 POpitOne sakes a ee ANEA 150 Power on off ccccccecccssecessscseeecsseeesseeeseeeseeeeses 29 30 Powerlink 4288 hive RE ed 24 Power priority eoe pde ien e d 174 Power connection seseseseseseseeoenrereororeneneneeenenenes 69 Post fader signal ees 169 Pre fader listen Pre recording Prefader signal Ae eut ANE 169 Preparation before recording 74 Protecto nnani eee PfOteCtOE iie eie e tette Project name Pull up pull down ENNEN 76 145 A A 160 Reel Number 36 140 208 Recarea E 110 Record protection sess 209 211 Recording source sss 77 146 As A 85 Recording analog audio 88 Recording time code un 93 Recording digital audio s 92 Release button essere 27 Chapter 9 Specifications FRESUIMG ie cip recitatis 210 Restore deleted le AEN 203 Safe Readgly lt 85 Sampling fregency 76 92 144 Saving the setup data AA 214 Scene name cce ote iaa 141 Skips 3s ee ida naa 101 Slate tone eiecti ete 91 150 Slater microphone ses 91 Sound Sequence
97. 2TRK ST BUS i 3TRK 44 1kHz 16Bit 48kHz 16Bit 3TRK ST BUS 44 1kHz 24Bit 48kHz 24Bit 88 2kHz 24Bit 96kHz 24Bit 4TRK ST BUS 4TRK 44 1 48kHz 16Bit E SIE 44 1 48kHz 24Bit 44 1kHz 16Bit 48kHz 16Bit ene SECH 44 1kHz 24Bit 48kHz 24Bit Baer sus 86 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Selecting the drive for recording The PD606 is equipped with the DVD multi drive and hard disk drive Before recording select the drive to which recording is made By default partition 1 PTO1 on the hard disk drive is selected as the current drive To record to a DVD RAM disk or another partition select the desired drive by following the procedure below In the procedure below it is assumed that a formatted DVD RAM disk is set to the DVD drive FILE SEL DRV PAT ACCESS HDD DVD PD606 LOCATION RECORDER MONITOR BE 1 While stopped press the SHIFT key to enter shift mode followed by the FILE SEL DRV PAT key The display changes to show the screen for selecting a drive On the screen the current selection is initially highlighted DEIVE PAT SEL CORWIC REEL p In Food VL L 2E 1 n 1 RES E ESTE PTH2L Gau 1 i m ES PTS Gd PTB40 S605 lt Note gt You can also bring up the screen for selection a drive as shown above by the following methods While stopped press the SHIFT key to enter shift mode followed by the
98. 3 T Manual Tempo J 120 0 20040115213550 0 m p EEN Click on OK SH Eo Fe Audio z Y m The audio data is imported to the specified position A E EEEE E T i St Br ER d E Gi GG 7 122 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files cor eo Fite menu This chapter describes details about how to create an ALE Avid Log Exchange file for exporting audio data of the PD606 to an AVID system as well as how to edit an existing ALE file Chapter 7 Table of contents Creating ano AL id 124 Adding audio file entries to an ALE file oonnocinnnnnnnn reee creen rare 127 Viewing and editing audio file entries sssccescceeesesseseererereesenseeeeessersesenseereesenesenseeeeesensneenseeeerseneeesens 129 Viewing audio file e el 129 Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file esee eene tette tnt nntntnn 130 beleting an audio file UY EI ee Ee 130 Editing ah ALE UC 131 Editing an ALE file Mame EE 131 Remaking an ALETI aieiai e rte ai aa i e ee cede iaa i eae aa iaa 132 Deleting UA E 133 Location Recorder Model PD606 NES Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu On a DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition the PD606 creates the info folder under the bwff folder The Info folder stores ALE Avid Log Exchange files and various i
99. 606 4 5 6 7 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 lt Note gt When formatting a well used DVD RAM disk perform the physical for mat The following shows the approximate required time for formatting a 4 7GB DVD RAM disk When Physical Format is set to Off approx 1 min 30 sec When Physical Format is set to On approx 1 hour 30 min Press the ENTER YES key You can now select the drive UTILITY kF ormat UTILITY Format Drive PT61HD Drive AEH Flashing Reel Ho S002 Reel Ho 002 Format Hode Hormal 7 Format Hode Normal PhasicalFormat Off PhasicalFormat Off ESECUTE J EXECUTE J Cffmt time sheet peeks o rffmt time Zkkbkktkkz Use the MENU dial to select DVD RAM and press the ENTER YES key The drive selection is confirmed and Reel No S001 is highlighted UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive EE riashing Drive ISCH Reel Ho Sanz Feel Ho Seal Format Made Normal Format Mode Normal PhosicalFormati Off PhasicalFormati Off CEXECUTE J ENECLITE J Cfmt time kkbskkipzkakz fmt time keeps For the operation of setting the desired reel number on this screen see the next page Also you can set the desired reel number after formatting via the Reel No item in the DISK UTILITY menu of the MENU mode see page 208 Use the MENU dial to highlight EXECUTE and press the ENTER YES key
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101. 8 73 TZBWFAEML 1 BeWFHML 7 PROJECT gt lt PROJECT 1 PROJECT gt lt FROJECT z x CEHE gt SCEMEs SCENE SCENE SCEHE SICEHE 2 Use the alphanumeric keys or MENU dial to enter the desired information You can move the editing point cursor point using the ka a gt keys By pressing the Enter key of the USB keyboard down is added at the end of the current line and a new line begins 3 After you complete editing press the ESC or HOME key of the USB keyboard or the STOP key of the PD606 The popup for confirmation as below appear on the display Pressing the ENTER YES key updates iXML Chunk data to the edited data Pressing the EXIT key cancels editing Changed aL data Are sou sure eBsiEHTER Ha EXIT Note After updating the iXML Chunk data the display returns to the Home screen by pressing the STOP of the unit or the HOME key of the USB key board Location Recorder Model PD606 201 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete file The Delete file menu item deletes an unnecessary audio file You can delete only the currently loaded audio file therefore you must load the desired audio file before deleting it lt Note gt A deleted file is not completely deleted from the disk It still exists as a hidden file You can restore a hidden file by the Restore Del File menu item described later 1
102. Background mode in step 4 and execute recording auto copy actually starts when pressing the STOP key to stop recording When starting auto copy Backup Copy start is shown on the display for a few seconds and immediately after copy finishes Backup Copy Finished is shown In the BGRD background mode even if no DVD RAM disk is set the PD606 makes recording to the partition In such a case the copy data remains internally after recording to the partition finishes therefore auto copy is executed when set ting a blank DVD RAM disk lt Note gt If you execute auto copy without setting a copy destination blank DVD RAM disk the copy data remains until turning off the unit However once you turn off the unit the copy data is erased and the unit does not execute auto copy lt Note gt If you do not need to make auto copy set the Auto copy menu item back to Off 108 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Disk copy function The disk copy function fully copies all audio files recorded on a DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition to another DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition To execute the disk copy function use the Disk copy menu item in the DISK UTILITY menu of the MENU mode DVD RAM disk Hard disk partition Hard disk partition Hard disk partition Selecting source drive Before executing disk copy se
103. CAM In the same manner as above set the other menu items in the following order Sample FREQ gt TAPE gt TC frame gt Drop frame The following table shows the options for each menu item setting Menu item Options Sample FRQ You can select from among 44 1kHz 48kHz 88kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz and 192kHz TAPE You can enter up to eight desired characters for a reel number TAPE TC frame You can select from among 23 97 30 24 29 97 and 25 Drop frame You can select between On and Off the default is Off The initial setting for each menu item except the Drop frame menu item reflects the setting of the audio file loaded before the unit enters the EDIT EDL FILE menu Notes e If you set the TC frame menu to 29 97 set the Drop frame menu to On e You can use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter TAPE reel number Use the or gt key to move the cursor When using the alphanumeric keys for entering characters pressing any other numeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically 8 After making necessary settings press the EXIT key The display now shows the confirmation screen for making a new ALE file on which Are you sure flashes HEHLKHLEREdit ALE Save ALE file eee Flashing ENTER ERIT Wee Ho Note To cancel creating a file list press the EXIT key now 9 Press the ENTER YES key A new ALE file is cr
104. CD R or CD RW disk as well as a DVD RAM disk However note that you cannot use DVD R RW and CD R RW discs for normal recording You can use them only when you make audio file copy from a hard disk partition Also note that you cannot make file copy to a recorded DVD R RW or CD R RW disk because file copy to a disk is made in disc at once mode Selecting source drive Before executing file copy select the desired copy source as the current drive DVD multi drive or a hard disk partition Important note When you execute file copy to a DVD R RW or CD R RW disk you must Select a hard disk partition as the current drive before you set a DVD R RW or CD R RW disk 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the FILE SEL DRV PAT key The display shows the DRIVE SEL screen In this screen DVD represents the DVD multi drive while PTO1 through PT16 represent the hard disk partition DRIVE SEL O eS DRUTL REEL m Note You can also bring up the DRIVE SEL screen by the procedure below 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 Use the MENU dial to select DRV PAT SEL and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DRIVE SEL screen 2 Use the MENU dial to select the desired drive and press the ENTER YES key The display ch
105. CHh3 gt DH 3LCHh3 CH 4 Ch4 CH 4 Ch4 CH 5L Ch5 CH 5tCh5 CH 6C ChE CH amp LChE 5 Use the MENU dial or alphanumeric keys to enter the desired track name and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Use the a a gt keys to move the cursor position By pressing the CLEAR key when the cursor is pointing the character you can clear the whole name 6 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Note You can change track names of a file later by using the Edit descriptor function of the File Info menu item in the DISK UTILITY menu see page 142 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Next event number setting Next event No The Next event No menu item 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 The setting is stored in the System ROM of the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL H SvSk Set Project nameb Default file namek m Default Trk Hamek Mext event Honnai Record FS amp Bit id8k z74 Full ur doun BH Hz BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC
106. E file s E iH wale Deiere ALE filer Hew file gt Save ALE filer Remake ALEP Edit ALE name P Wideo format FAL Use the MENU dial to select Entry files and press the ENTER YES key The screen now shows the entry list in which you can scroll through audio file entries by rotating the MENU dial MEMURFALEREdit ALE HLL THKE ale Sample FRG 42k Hz TAFE Gool TC frame 25 Drop frame MWHEHLFBHLEFEditkEntr ok ALE file erties Wau T HAZ See WZ BGS kakkkkzkakkzkkzk Jay AB dodo Mau BAS sxekxokxoEE LL Off While the file entry list above is shown you can add a new audio file to the list or delete an unnecessary audio file from the list See the next page for details If you want to exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu after viewing the list press the EXIT key repeatedly until exiting the EDIT EDL FILE menu Location Recorder Model PD606 129 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file 1 On the entry list screen shown in step 3 of Viewing audio file entries in the previous page use the MENU dial to select New entry gt and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the list in which available audio files except those already added to the ALE file as well as lt Entry all gt are listed Select lt Entry all gt or any desired audio file and press
107. EHE HOME SCEME THEE HUMBER 661 TAKE HUMBER 661 5 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key When setting the file name mode to Take the SCENE NAME and TAKE NUMBER specified on the same screen are used for each file name Even if you set the file name to Date or Reel the SCENE NAME and TAKE NUMBER currently set are used as the SCENE data in the meta data You can select from among Date Take and Reel the default is Take The internal realtime clock data is the file name Date Example BO5h 05m 06s 10oct 2007 wav lt DATE gt wav is shown in the Next file name field on the Home screen lt SCENE NAME gt lt TAKE NUMBER gt with wav the file extension is the file name Take The take number is incremented automatically each time recording is made Example Scene 001 wav Scene 002 wav The reel number of a drive DVD drive or a partition of the internal HDD currently selected Reel for recording with the file number is the default file name Example S001 005 wav S002 008 wav etc 140 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu 6 7 8 9 10 Use the MENU dial to select SCENE NAME and press the ENTER YES key SY SkOef file name Cher file name File name mode File name mode File name mode Take File
108. EN lever Releases the lock of the protection cover of the tray see page 33 When you close the cover press and lock the protection cover by hand Rear panel 1 Protectors These protect the bottom panel when the unit is used vertically When a battery is fitted extend the protectors You can adjust the height of the protectors by hand while sliding the ADJUST levers on the left and right side panels see page 25 When no battery is fitted the protectors protect the projections on the bottom panel lt Note gt When the unit is set vertically with the projectors extended it should be set on a flat and stable surface because it is easily upset 2 Battery mount 2 Mounts one or two IDX ENDURA batteries see page 23 for details In this manual we sometimes describe this mount as BATT2 3 Battery mount 1 Mounts one or two IDX ENDURA batteries see page 23 for details In this manual we sometimes describe this mount as BATT1 By opening the cover of battery mount 1 you can exchange the internal hard disk drive see page 37 for details about how to change the hard disk drive IDX IDX logo ENDURE V Mount V Plate Digi View and i Trax are the trademarks of IDX Com pany Ltd Location Recorder Model PD606 MES Chapter 3 Names and Functions LCD display details Home screen Each of the following screen examples is the screen which appears when an audio file recorded on a DVD RAM disk or
109. ENTER YES key The display shows the MENU list screen for selecting the desired main menu Use the MENU dial to select DRV PAT SEL and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the screen for selecting a drive as above 2 Use the MENU dial to select the desired drive the DVD drive or a partition and press the ENTER YES key The selected drive is loaded and the display shows the Home screen of the current drive as below in the both examples below no recording has been made to the current drive LI e e reg ee eee S i Ho files MARMITE eEHIUBCHLAIROER LA TO POWER aI REc R 0 0 sarta lt When the DVD drive is selected gt lt When partition 2 is selected gt Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Recording analog audio Starting recording The following procedure assumes that all the necessary preparations for recording such as signal source connection drive selection level settings etc have been completed lt Note gt You can always record analog input signals regardless of the record source setting if each channel receives only an analog signal When a channel whose record source is set to Digital receives both digital and analog signals and it locks to the digital signal the digital signal takes priority the analog signal of this channel is not recorded The record source can be set using the Rec source set item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode See
110. ER hon User BA BB DI AE User BH 4 Ubit 66 op op ee rs Ubit L a8 de 00 Ge Select MENU dial Select MEL dial Edit ENTER key Edit EHTER key Exit EXIT key Exit ESIT key EL Location Recorder Model PD606 3 4 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Use the MENU dial to select the user bit mode and press the ENTER YES key to con firm your selection You can select from among the following You can select from among uuuuuuuu MMDDYYuu and DDMMYYuv the default is uuuuuuuu uuuuuuuu The default is 00 00 00 00 MMDDYYuu BG 76 MM month BG_54 DD day BG_32 YY year BG 10 uu for USA DDMMYYuu BG 76 DD day BG 54 MM month BG 32 YY year BG 10 uu for EUR When selecting MMDDYYuu or DDMMYYuu you can set the desired user bit to uu of BG 10 uu The other fields are automatically set to the date of the realtime clock Editing the user bit By using the MENU dial to highlight User 00 00 00 00 and pressing the ENTER YES key the rightmost field of the current user bit by default 0 starts flashing and you can now make editing TC SETUP Zet Gen Ubit TC SETUP Set Gen Ubit Ubit RS uli User 66 op Ab tl flashing kl Ubitt pp 66 66 66 Inrut MEHU dial 1bke Edit ENTER Feu Move I CURSOR key Exit EXIT key Set ENTER Exiti EXIT You can enter the desired value to the flashing field
111. ES key The current setting by default Normal flashes and you can now select the format mode between Normal and DDR using the MENU dial After selecting the desired mode press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting lt Note gt You cannot select DDR when the Drive item is set to DVD RAM UTILITY RF O mat UTILITY Format Drive OWO RAM Drive DVD RAM Feel Ha SEH eel Hop S661 Format Mode Hormal Format Mode EER lashing PhusicalFormati Off PhysicalFormat Off CERECUTE J CEXECUTE 1 CEmtL time skhekEkz CEmt time thttmtts J Location Recorder Model PD606 205 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu The medium selected by the Drive item a DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition is Normal formatted in the Normal mode When setting the Format mode to Normal you can select On Off of Physical Format the next item on the screen A hard disk partition selected by the Drive item as well as a DVD RAM disk set to the DVD RAM drive is formatted in the DDR mode After executing formatting in this mode the DVD RAM disk is designated as a mirror disk for Dual Drive Recording Dual Drive Recording records the same audio data to both the partition and DVD RAM disk simultaneously When formatting a partition in the DDR mode you must set a DVD RAM disk to the DVD RAM drive When setting the Format mode to DDR you can select On Off of Physical Format the next i
112. ETUF Box Hobo Use Box Holl Flashing You can select between Box No0 and Box No6 User box name entry You can enter up to eight ASCII characters You can clear the current name by pressing the CLEAR key repeatedly You can enter a character at the cursor position using the MENU dial or alphanumeric keys After entering a desired box name press the ENTER YES key to save data The data is immediately saved After Completed is shown the display returns to shown the MENU list screen Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 214 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 9 Specifications Chapter 9 Specifications Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 9 Specifications Inputs outputs OdBu 0 775Vrms OdBV 1Vrms Reference level 20dBFS ANALOG INPUT CH1 6 Connectors LINE Input impedance Input level Maximum input level MIC Input impedance Input level Maximum input level ANALOG OUTPUT TRK1 6 Connectors Output load impedance Reference output level Maximum output level STEREO BUS OUT Connector Output load impedance Reference output level Maximum output level PHONES Connector Applicable load impedance Maximum output level DIGITAL IN OUT Connector Format Input Output TIME CODE IN Connector Format Input impedance Reference input level Minimum input level TIME CODE OUT Connector Format
113. ID system by creating the ALE file e The Mark Cue function allows to store markers cue points during recording You can locate or skip to a cue point quickly The False start function allows to cancel recording easily Pre Record function allows glitch free recording When this function is active recent audio data is pooled in the buffer and recording starts from the audio data in the buffer During recording the audio file is automatically saved every minute in background Equipped with the digital mixer which you can enjoy intuitive analog like operation ST BUS MASTER Mixer section In 24 bit 48kHz mode you can record up to approximately 85 minutes onto six tracks or 64 minutes onto eight tracks The times shown above are the recording times on a DVD RAM disk 4 7GB or a partition approx 4 5GB of the hard disk In 24 bit mode you can make recording with sampling frequencies of 44 1 48 kHz up to 8 tracks 88 2 96 kHz up to 4 tracks or 176 4 192 kHz up to 2 tracks In 16 bit mode you can make recording with sampling frequencies of 44 1 48 kHz up to 8 tracks 18 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 1 Main features What is in the box Make sure that the box contains the following If any of them are missing please contact your dealer PD606 1 Shoulder belt 1 Operation manual this manual 1 Driver software CD 1 PD606 options and related F
114. LE file On the example screen below ALL TAKE ale is shown MEHL MENU HALE P Sys SETUP d BATTERY SETUP F d TC SETUP d m Hew file DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to FC 3 While ALL TAKE ale is highlighted press the ENTER YES key After showing Please wait the display shows the screen for editing an ALE file on which Remake ALE is highlighted 4 Use the MENU dial to select the Delete ALE file and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for deleting the selected ALE file on which Are you sure flashes WMEMURALEREdit ALE MEMURALEREdit ALE ALL TAKE ale Telete file glelete ALE filer ALL TAKE ale Save ALE filer ERE ee Flashing Remake ALEP Edit ALE namer VeerEHTER Feu Midea Format HTSC Ho Exit Feu 5 Press the ENTER YES key to delete the file The ALE file is deleted and the display returns to show the screen for selecting an ALE file 6 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu Location Recorder Model PD606 BEN Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu 134 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Chapter 8 MENU mode Chapter 8 Table of contents About MENU mode coccion 136 SYS TE TEE 138 Ne ege E reet 139 Default Mle mame Sete EE 140 Default track name setting 142 Next event number
115. MENU dial to select the Entry files menu item at bottom of the menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for audio file entry on which lt New entry gt is highlighted MENURRLEREdit ALE RLL TRKE ale HLE file entriss HEHUKRLEFEditkEntr uk Samele FRG 4SkHz Hei entras TAFE Sei TC frame 25 Drop frame Dff 3 While New entry gt is highlighted press the ENTER YES key After showing Please wait the display changes to show the screen for selecting audio files If you select Entry all gt all audio files on the current disk which can be added to the ALE file are added You can also select from individual files shown below Entry all gt HEHLIKHLEKEditkEntr3kH 5el new entriez Entra all gt SESE EEE AE WbeE4XEHEE rau es Land Hkk pkk LLL Location Recorder Model PD606 127 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu 4 5 6 7 8 lt Note gt We recommend setting Circle Take to each audio file you want to add to an ALE file later When Circle Take is set to the file is added to the beginning of the file name so it is easy to select the file see below for details How to set Circle Take to a file gt While the desired audio file is loaded and the display shows the Home screen press the CIRCLE TAKE key is added to the beginning of the file name
116. MENU dial to select the Rec protect menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current option On or Off starts flashing the default is Off and you can now select the desired option DISK UTILITY UTILITVkEaec Protect eet jur sree Delete filer estore Del file Restore Del filer Format amp Format k Reel Hao dt Reel Hol EEEE i Rec protect MEg Flashing Resume Uff Use the MENU dial to select On or Off and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting lt Note gt If you enter the UTILITY menu when no file is available on the current disk Rec protect 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 YES key in this case Void is shown lt Note gt The PD606 can protect each partition of the optional hard disk drive See Partition protection On Off setting Part protect on page 211 for details Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 209 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Resume function On Off setting Resume Using the Resume menu item you can select On or Off of the resume function By setting it to On the current audio file and its playback position is stored to the resume file when a DVD RAM disk is ejected or a partition is changed Therefore the unit automatica
117. N EE 68 External controller connection ecsssscecesseccecssseccecsscsssecsssscsssesseccsseeseceassssecsessnsesaseessceneseseas 68 Power CONNECTION ii tiere eee been E e vea o doe ove ev dee etude oon on ee ed EUER 69 Location Recorder Model PD606 5 Safety Instructions Table of contents Connection examples iii ld ia salada 70 Connection example for recording 1 o ocnconcnocoocnnonnnnnononannnnncnnononnoncononaonononaonoonor conc norcnonnonanos 70 Connection example for recording 2 cssssssssseccessceccssescsceecessecssssssecsessescsesescecesseeseesasensesses 71 Chapter 5 Recording playback eene 73 Preparation before recording mcr 74 Setup for recording in quick setup mode eee eee eese eene eene tette theta entia etnia tane ne nae 74 How to make settings in the quick setup mode een 74 Frame rate selection for LTC or external time code eese entente nnne 75 System clock reference selection eee eee e eese eee eee einen ennt tn tratta stata stas iii iik aaia 75 Sampling frequency and bit length selection EEN 76 TGrecording mode settitig E 76 Clock pull up pull down setting REENEN 76 Power source priority selection ccccessesssseescscesscssssssscesssassccessessecsessecessssssassscssssnseasessesseeseessesteees 77 Setting in the MENU mode eet eain etre ene aeneo la eco sagenshcessbusesatbenescpsbssssetacaeniels
118. Name ooconcccccononconononnnnnnnononnonnoncnnononnoncnonconannoronnoncoos 142 Next event number setting Next event NO cscscssssssccssescscssssccscsssscssssssessecesessecsesssseeseseeeess 143 Recording FS bit length setting Record FS amp Bit eese eese eene tnntnn 144 Pull up down setting TOUR tele Or 145 Recording source setting Rec source sel e eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee ee eene tn en tn tton tatnen inan 146 Digital output signal format selection Digital out occconccocccannnonononannnononcononconcononconorcononaononos 147 Diagnoses file setting Diagnoses iesise aaaeei eainiie e elaia 148 Peak hold time setting Peak hold s sssssessssssesssesesesesesesesssessssssssesesesrsesesesesesesesessssssssssssesesesee 149 Slate tone pop tone recording mode setting Tone rec mode esses 150 Pause cancel time setting Pause time oooococononoconnnnnoncnnnnonannnononconnononaonnonor corno nor stata tns tn tintas tain 152 USB keyboard type setting Keyboard eerie esee eee estet tn etta enn tn etait tnt tatnn 153 Pre recording time setting Pre rec time eee esee seen eene enne tne tn etn tn inen san 154 Maximum file length setting Max file length eerie esee eee eese eene teen tntnntnn 155 ELE Location Recorder Model PD606 Safety Instructions Table of contents Continuous recording function Auto part l
119. OFF By pulling this key the PD606 automatically creates a new file to the current disk or a partition and starts recording audio and time code It also records the offset between time code and ABS one second after recording starts When recording with the PRE REC mode set to ON Pulling 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 can select the buffered time between 1 and 10 seconds using the Pre rec time menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode the default setting is 10 seconds see page 154 Note The time code recorded is conformed to the setting done by the quick setup mode or the TC GEN item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode See pages 76 and 183 for details about the TC GEN item Location Recorder Model PD606 49 Chapter 3 Names and Functions 22 Mixer section The mixer section allows you to mix signals from inputs 1 through 6 and send the mixed signals to the stereo bus It also allows you to control track arming for tracks 1 through 6 as well as the stereo tracks a b c d j Ikjihgfe a ST BUS READY key for stereo tracks This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions When unSHIFTed Arms or disarms the stereo L R tracks When they are armed the READY indicator flashes The indicator will stea
120. P is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MENU oor Set Project namek Default file namek k Default Trk Hamet DISK UTILITY Mext event Hoz Bee 1 BATTERY SETIF TC SETUP EDIT EDL FILE USB to Er Record FS amp Bits4B8Bk z4 SB to PC Full ur doun BH Hz 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Digital out menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option EL sworDisital out Record FSiB1t148k 24 Record FS Bit145k lt 24 Pull uredown 8 8 Full ur down 4 8 Auto cory otf eee Ge E L Bo Source se ea t THES EE Disital out EISE Flashing Dissrnoases Off Diagnoses Off You can select from among AES EBU and S P DIF the default is AES EBU AES EBU IEC 60958 Part3 AES EBU format digital signal is output S P DIF IEC 60958 Part2 S P DIF format digital signal is output 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 147 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Diagnoses file setting Diagnoses The Diagnoses menu item selects whether or not creating a diagnoses file which logs errors during recording etc The setting is stored to
121. PF Frame rate 25 Gen modes Free Run Set Ger TCh Set Gen llbitk JAM mode BOTH Use the MENU dial to select the Set Gen Ubit menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the Set Gen Ubit screen on which you can set the user bit mode and the user bit value TC SETUP TC SETUP Set Gen Ubit EL t Gen TCP Ubit MD nuin Set Gen Ubitk Leer nh Ba gH B JAM made BOTH biti aa me D I ma Gel TC aout eee Select MENU dial Default LTC start Edit ENTER kes Edit LTC ztartk Exit ESIT key Sets the user bit mode See the Shows the current table below for details about the user bit You can set TC SETUPRSet Gen Ubit available options The default is Ind Geel MES Oe EEG REP Perret gt uuuuuuuu which is set to 00 00 The rightmost two a oer HA BE mia an 00 00 by default figures of the user bit Ubitil ee a op 06 are always used re Select MEHU dial Shows the user bit being output gardless of the Ubit Edit EHTER key MD setting Exit EMIT key Fa according to the current user bit mode If you change the user bit mode Selecting the user bit mode By pressing the ENTER YES key while Ubit MD uuuuuuuu is highlighted the current user bit mode starts flashing and you can now select the mode by default uuuuuuuu flashes TC SETUPERSet Gen Ubit TC SETUPES Gen i LIbit HD unn Ubit MD B
122. RY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE ES we we USB to PC Ssh Set project name Default file name Default Trk Hamer Hext event Hogh i Record FS2B1t145k lt 24 a E Full ugedon BHTTEE V DC IH warning 13 6 Power PrioritaiDC IH Active Batters BHTTI BATT Femainitehem BATT status TC SETUPF doane clock IHT Pane rateio Gen made Eec Run Set Ger TC Set Den libitk JAM mode BOTH Format k Reel Hol xi MENUISE to PE Connect USB Sel parti ton PTEN EI 1 Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 3 Names and Functions EDIT EDL FILE menu screen ALEF You can bring up this menu screen by selecting EDIT Select ALE file EDL FILE from the MENU list screen and pressing the Hew files ENTER YES key From the EDIT EDL FILE menu you can create or edit an EDL Edit Decision List file ALE file for exporting recorded audio files to the AVID system See page 123 for details Audio file select screen FILE CFNO FILE HIE deis 1 Pai You can bring up this screen by pressing the FILE SEL key or by selecting FILE SEL from the MENU list screen and press the ENTER YES key This screen HAS Act i an ad EATEN shows the list of audio files recorded on the current BES Action hd wai disk or partition Bag Hction BB4 wau By highlighting the desired file using the MENU
123. Recording source setting Pre post fader selection Default file name Setting e nectit ete rettet dose interit endure beer ense PUR Maximum file size setting Partition link Setting eus dee ainda eene tee is Error tone output setting MIRES coton nnde es tS ste t Lor ee ds coe e NE ULLA De balers 79 Irip t signal Select A A eek a A ee el poesia tege ade 79 High pass filter setting erret E De ade te inne iip indes pe De Cordus 80 Limiter SECU eee hs REPRE 80 Adjusting the input gain for channels 1 through 6 ssssssssssesesesessssssssesesesesesesssssseseseseses 81 Inptuitchannel link nune E ere tee eR AES 82 Phase setting for channels 1 through 6 eese ees eseeee eese esten inen ente totn then inte setntnenin 83 Controlling signals sent to the stereo bus sesesssesssessssssesssesesesesesesesesssesssesesessssosesesesesesesesese 83 Monitoring recording signals eese e esee esee entente aii ienaat iaae aa 84 Arming tracks safe ready setting eese eese esee seen eene tntnn theta etnia einen etae ts enitn enata 85 Selecting the drive for recording Jane Re eese Paire ee Tet es este dale 87 Recording analog audio EE 88 Starting eege EE 88 About Overloading during recording ENEE 89 Canceling recording False Start ssssssssccssssssccssessescssscssssssssecsscssscssseccssessecsscsesecseesesenses sees 89 Recording in Pre FEC MOE ae trie neon teen eee ea e dee euin ehe Ee Eiere 90 Recording a
124. SF Tone pec mode Tone pec made Tone pec made i ur M rug e rtr Em hom wem RH d OR zen bt ze Iure Pel LL LEI OTIS Pel Lillies LH i Tone reci ff Tone rec Off End For tonet ff End Por tone a Flashing Use the MENU dial to select a desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Selectable between On and Off the default is Off On The 1kHz pop tone is recorded at the end of recording Off The 1kHz pop tone is not recorded at the end of recording Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 EBEN Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Pause cancel time setting Pause time The Pause time menu item 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 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen HEHU b ines TECLA Project name t Default file namek m Default Trek Hamet Mext event Hoi haa 1 Record FS amp Bitedok 24 Full ur doun H Hz BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PE SS 3 Use the MENU dial
125. SOUTCE AVE A AAA dudes 112 Making le COPY iii aaa 113 IB TE dive te Te E 115 Formatting in the DDR mode vecerniei niian oers a iaiia aiiis 115 Making Dual drive recording saiisine nietin ee endet eae cian 117 Data export to PO ege ee EE 118 Connecting PC to the unit ii eerte ette tadas 119 How to unmount the PD606 from the PC een 119 Example of copying data to a computer hard disk eee 120 Example of exporting data to a computer application eese 120 Location Recorder Model PD606 105 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Auto copy function When recording to an audio file on a partition of the PD606 hard disk drive the auto copy function automatically copies the same audio file to a DVD RAM disk You can select the auto copy mode from the following two auto copy modes Copy recording to a DVD RAM disk is executed simultaneously when recording to a hard disk partition The recording size of a take is limited to the capacity of the hard Immediately mode disk partition or DVD RAM disk lt Note gt In this mode if no DVD RAM disk is set the PD606 cancels the auto copy mode and returns to the normal recording mode Immediately after the PD606 ends recording to the partition and stops the copy starts In this mode even if no DVD RAM disk is set when starting recording you can start copying by setting a disk later lt Note gt If you turn off the PD606 before set
126. SYS SETUP menu screen You can bring up this menu screen by selecting SYS SETUP from the MENU list screen and pressing the EN TER YES key The SYS SETUP menu includes system setup and execution menu items See page 138 for de tails BATTERY SETUP menu screen You can bring up this menu screen by selecting BAT TERY SETUP from the MENU list screen and pressing the ENTER YES key The BATTERY SETUP menu includes the setup menu items regarding the battery which powers the PD606 See page 171 for details TC SETUP menu screen You can bring up this menu screen by pressing the SHIFT key followed by the TIME key or by selecting TC SETUP from the MENU list screen and pressing the ENTER YES key The TC SETUP menu includes the setup menu items for time code recording playback See page 180 for de tails DISK UTILITY menu screen You can bring up this menu screen by selecting DISK UTILITY from the MENU list screen and pressing the EN TER YES key The DISK UTILITY menu includes the setup or execu tion menu items regarding a DVD RAM disk or a parti tion See page 196 for details USB to PC menu screen You can bring up this menu screen by selecting USB to PC from the MENU list screen and pressing the ENTER YES key The USB to PC menu is used when connecting the PD606 to a personal computer for audio file transfer See page 119 for details Chapter 3 Names and Functions MEHL H BATTE
127. Set Gen TC TC SETUPRSet Gen TC LOOKUP GEN TC EDIT GEH TC REC RUN FEC RUN Flashing TC h m s f TE GshdSmBeBeEER Edit ENTER kes Set ENTER kes Exit EXIT key Delete pt EXIT key If you want to start the next file from this time code value simply press the ENTER YES key If you want to start the next file from a desired time code value edit the time code value and press the ENTER YES key How to edit a value gt Use the lt lt gt gt I keys to move the edit position between the time digits and use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter a desired value After editing the start time code value or without editing the value pressing the EN TER YES key sets the time code value and display returns to the Set Gen TC primary screen In the following example no time code editing is made TC SETUPRSet Gen To TC SETUPERSet Gen TC EDIT GEH TE LOUKUP GEN TC REC RUH FEC RUM TL Sh45meesEER 7 TC n3h4Smaasaat Set ENTER key Edit ENTER kes Delete EXIT key Exits EXIT key lt How to reset the edited time code value to the initial condition gt To reset the specified time code value to H M S F press the ENTER YES key followed by the EXIT key while the Set Gen TC primary screen as shown on the right above is shown The specified time code is reset to H M S F Note If you turn off the power after s
128. T warning 213 21 DC IH warning 1213 DU Power Priori tu DC IH BATTERY BATT status BATT kemain treet BATT1 BHTTZ LOL TS Ek EL EE SL Active battery BATTI AMPS A EAL BATT Remain them CAF 3 een uk i PLE 9 wwe sek Shows the remaining time until the battery voltage reaches the threshold low volt age in one minute steps BATT Remain lt Note gt When the battery priority is set by the Active battery item the remaining time of the prior battery is shown When the active battery changes the remaining time of the other battery is shown Note When a non BMS battery is active h m is shown When DC IN is active lt DC IN gt is shown BATT1 BATT2 The currently used battery is highlighted Battery voltage is shown VOLTS For a non BMS battery the value is measured by the CPU of the PD606 Battery current is shown AMPS For a non BMS battery A is shown CAP Battery capacity is shown i For a non BMS battery is shown Shows whether battery PowerLink is on or off PLK Only when the battery is active ON is shown For a non BMS battery is shown 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 179 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu TC SETUP menu In the TC SETUP menu 13 menu items for settings regarding time code recording play back and synchronization to an
129. TER YES key confirms the setting 7 EXIT BATT key Used to cancel an edit operation or execution as well as used to exit the SETUP or UTILITY mode While the Home screen is shown pressing and holding down this key switches the screen to show the battery remaining condition instead of the stereo bus bar graph meters see page 26 MON Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3 Names and Functions 8 MENU LINK MASTER dial ENTER YES key ENTER YES You can rotate or press this knob This knob has three main functions AS e MENU dial function In the MENU or editing mode rotating this knob selects an item option alphanumeric character etc LINK MASTER dial function Rotating this knob controls the master gain of linked channels ENTER YES key function When unSHIFTed pressing this knob confirms the setting or executes a function When SHIFTed pressing this knob brings up the main menu screen lt Note gt In this manual we describe this knob as the MENU dial LINK MASTER dial or ENTER YES key depending on the func tion used 9 ACCESS indicator HDD DVD Each indicator Indicates the access condition of the internal hard disk HDD DVD drive or the DVD RAM drive Each indicator lights in green while the corresponding drive is not accessed in orange while it is accessed for reading and in red while it is accessed for writing When no disk is set to the DVD RAM drive the
130. The display goes down to the next level screen of Edit descriptor and shows the BWF sound sequence information You can view 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 UTILIT kFile infa UTILITY File info qoe Wat E EDIT DESCEIPFTOE Edit descrirFtork A E LS descriptor B20 f SCENE Ssh Date Gd ok ASC TAKE asset amp t ime d ok 2 kk tok Barr TAPES HEHEH Start tek eke F BSC fF EUEHT Sak 198 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu By rotating the MENU dial the sound sequence information is scrolled See the next page for details about the sound sequence information The sound sequence information of a BWF file includes items as below and you can edit them if necessary lt New line gt at the bottom is used for adding a new descriptor information See Adding descriptor information for details UTILITVkFile info EDIT DESCEIFT DI Ci UBT TS kt T B2LfSCEHE strkrpeEE E EH eG BSC TAKES Bart TAPE k BSC f EUEHT k EB Ef SPEEDS estesbob Deg TRE 1 zsbzkaicckzk iczkkck BerfTREZE aEdkeoe ee BarrHOTE BEzHew line The table below shows the details of the descriptor information which Fostex registers by default as shown on the screen example above The information can be used for creating an AVID ALE file as well as can
131. USB PC connector audio file data can be transferred PD606 audio data can be copied to hard disk on the personal computer or exported to an application software such as Digidesign Pro Tools lt Note gt For the stable operation the length of a USB cable for connection between the PD606 and a personal computer should be less than three meters If you use a longer USB cable we do not guarantee the stable data transfer operation lt Note gt When you connect the PD606 to a personal computer using the USB PC port do not connect any device to the USB HOST port lt Note gt Depending on your computer OS the read write functions may be limited as be low Windows XP Windows 2000 Vista Only Read is possible no driver software or commercially available writing software required Write data from the personal computer is possible only on the DVD RAM disk Macintosh OS 9 2 2 Only Read is possible no driver soft ware or commercially available writing software required Macintosh OSX Only Read is possible no driver software or commercially available writing software required All company names and model names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Note The procedure of access to a DVD RAM disk or the internal hard disk drive differs depending on the port you use and the OS of your PC Note that you can read data on the internal hard disk drive
132. USB to PC Use the MENU dial to select the TC SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen MEHL p SVS SETUP BATTERY SETUP d DISK UTILITY E EDIT EDL FILE USE to PC A TC SETUFF Syne clock IHT Frame rates25 Gen modelFree Fun Set Gen TC Set Gen Ubitk JAR mode BOTH 180 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu System clock selection Sync clock Using the Sync clock menu item you can select the system clock reference If you connect the PD606 to an external digital or video machine which does not have sync clock output facility use the PD606 internal clock as the system master clock You can also set the system clock reference using the quick setup mode 1 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUPF Sunc claock 1H Frame rater A Gen model Free Run Set Gen TCF Set Ger llbitk JAM mode BOTH 2 While Sync Clock is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option TC SETUP TC SETUPRSync Clock Sunc clock IHT Sunc clock HER ashing Frame ratei 2s Frame rater 2s Den mode Free Run Dep modet Free Fun Set Gen TCP Set Ger TCP Set hen Ubitk Set Gen
133. Ubitk JAM mode BOTH JAM mode BOTH 3 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select from among INT Video Word and Digi in the default is INT INT The unit is referenced to the internal clock master default setting Video The unit is referenced to external video clock received from the WORD VIDEO IN con nector Word The unit is referenced to external word clock received from the WORD VIDEO IN con nector Digi in The unit is referenced to digital audio input signal received from the DIGITAL I O connec tor 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 KEN Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu TC frame rate selection Frame rate Using the Frame rate menu item you can select the time code frame rate for recording You can also select the TC frame rate using the quick setup mode 1 2 3 4 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUPF clock IHT 2uUnc Frame rater A Gen mode Free Set Ger TCh Set Gen llbitk JAM mode BOTH Eun Use the MENU dial to select the Frame Rate menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now
134. When a headphones plug is inserted to the PHONES jack the monitor speaker is inactive MIN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3 Names and Functions 10 11 ST BUS OUT connector XLR 5 32 type balanced Outputs the stereo bus L R signals It is used to connect to an external audio device The reference level is set to 4dBu by default but you can change it to 10dBu or 60dBu using the Stereo out level menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 161 fF N 1 GND e 2 L HOT AVA 3 LCOLD SA 4 R HOT 5 RCOLD USB HOST connector Series A Receptacle USB 2 0 High speed Not currently supported Prepared for the future expansion 1 VBUS erer Erta 2 D 1 2 3 4 3 D 4 GND lt Note gt When you connect the PD606 to a personal computer using the USB PC connector do not connect any device to the USB HOST connec tor USB KYBD connector Series A Receptacle USB 1 1 Used to connect to a USB keyboard You can control the PD606 from the keyboard see Connection examples of a keyboard on page 66 1 VBUS SS 2 D 1 2 3 4 3 D ES 4 GND USB PC connector Series B Receptacle Used to connect to a personal computer You can transfer audio files between the PD606 and your personal computer see pages 68 and 118 Note When you connect the PD606 to a personal compute
135. While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown 2 Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen MEHL E DISK UTILITY Bee Edit file namek y y File info TC SETUP CF Delete filer e a Restore Del fileb USB to PC rana r Reel Hor xxr 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Delete file menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display goes down to the DELETE FILE screen on which the current file number and file name are shown while Sure flashes DISK UTILITY UTILITY Del file Edit file namek DELETE FILE File info File Ho xw Delete filek Current file name Restore Del filek kkkkkkkkk nata Format Reel Hao asset E Flashing lt Note gt To cancel deleting a file press the EXIT key while Sure is flashing You cannot cancel the operation after starting deleting 4 Press the ENTER YES key again The unit starts deleting the current audio file While executing deleting Please wait is flashing on the display When the delete operation is completed Completed appears on the display and the unit automatically exits the MENU mode 202 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU m
136. X AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA LOST OR DAMAGED DURING OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Fostex America reserves the right to inspect all products submitted pursuant to this warranty If such an inspection shows reasonable cause to believe that any of the above exclusions to the above warranty are applicable then Fostex America or the authorized service station will charge prevailing service rates and parts costs for any repairs FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY To claim all warranty service first access www fostex com to receive service authorization RMA number Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale which shows the date of original purchase to Fostex America This warranty is not transferable SHIPPING If this product needs service you must take it or package it carefully using ample packag ing materials to prevent damage during shipment and mail it to the distributor from whom you have purchased this product postage pre paid and insured NOTE Fostex America will not assume responsibility for damages or losses occurred in transit but will reasonably assist the sender in processing any claims whenever possible such as submitting statements to the carriers when applicable Any collect or C O D shipments will be refused In order to obtain warranty repairs you must include the following 1 Date proof of original purchase copy of b
137. XLR 4 32 type male Input power requirement DC12V 24V DC OUT Connector Hirose 4pin female Matched connector HIROSE HR10A 7P 4P Rated output voltage DC12V 24V Max 0 5A Recording playback Recording medium DVD RAM DVD R RW CD R RW DVD R RW CD R RW can used for data backup only 1 8 inch hard disk drive Sampling frequency quantization 44 1kHz 48kHz 16bit 44 1KkHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz 192kHz 24bit Recording track Maximum 8 tracks Track mode 1 track 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192kHz 2 track 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192kHz 3 track 44 1 48 88 2 96kHz 4 track 44 1 48 88 2 96kHz 5 track 44 1 48kHz 6 track 44 1 48kHz 1 track ST BUS 44 1 48kHz 2 track ST BUS 44 1 48kHz 3 track ST BUS 44 1 48kHz 4 track ST BUS 44 1 48kHz 5 track ST BUS 44 1 48kHz 6 track ST BUS 44 1 48kHz R P frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 1dB FS 44 1 48kHz 20Hz 40kHz 2dB FS 88 2 96kHz 20Hz 70kHz 3dB FS 176 4 192kHz Signal to Noise ratio ADC DAC 24bit Ref 20dBFS Fs 48kHz LINE INPUT GAIN 4dBu 107dB Typical Dynamic range ADC DAC 24bit Ref 20dBFS Fs 48kHz LINE 105dB Typical Reference recording level 20dBFS T H D Less than 0 003 1kHz 1dBFS ADC DAC 24bit REF 20dBFS fs 48kHz Typical Cue point chunk 100 Diemnsions 116 5 H x 325 W x 234 D mm Weight Approximately 3 4kg Power source Optional AC adaptor DC11 5V 24V
138. able then press the EXIT key to disconnect USB The method of unmounting a device from a computer differs depending on the computer OS See the computer operation manual for details lt Note gt Depending on the OS the unmounted device may be immediately mounted again Therefore to stop using USB to PC menu disconnect the cable immediately after unmounting the unit Location Recorder Model PD606 119 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Example of copying data to a computer hard disk In the following procedure we assume that the cable between the PD606 and the PC is connected and the USB to PC menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode is set to CONNECT lt Note gt While the USB to PC screen shows Con necting the keys and dial on the PD606 are dis e ct Fa m abled If you operate any key dial the popup mes Connected USE sage shown on the right appears for warning 1 2 Make sure that the PD606 drive or partition icon appears on the desktop of your computer note that the icon looks differently depending on the personal computer Start up an appropriate application such as Explorer on the computer and copy an audio data file in the PD606 drive or partition to the computer hard disk Example of exporting data to a computer application The procedure example below shows how to export PD606 data to Digidesign Pro Tools for Macintosh For details about operations
139. al for location recording lt Note gt The jam function is available only when the TC GEN item in the quick setup mode is set to FREE FREE RUN If you press the JAM key when TC GEN is not set to FREE the display shows Void TC KEH FREE e Before activating the jam function check that the following conditions are satisfied 1 The TIME CODE IN connector is receiving external time code 2 The time display on the Normal screen is set to LTC IN and external time code value is shown 3 The external time code frame rate matches the FRAME setting Otherwise if you try to activate the jam function Illegal Frame is shown on the display and operation is ignored e The following shows the basic jam operation procedure 1 Feed external time code from a VTR etc to the TIME CODE IN connector Set the Jam mode menu in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode if required see TC SETUP menu page 188 for details 2 Set the JAM switch to ON The display shows Force JAM and the internal generator takes over generating time code 3 Cut off the external time code from the TIME CODE IN connector JAM switch CIRCLE TAKE External time code Location Recorder Model PD606 95 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Cue point setting The PD606 provides the following two ways of setting a cue point 1 During audio recording you can set a
140. alFormati Off EXECUTE Feel Ho Coe CFmt time skhiekmkekz On this screen you can make setting for the following items regarding formatting Selects a medium to be formatted You can select from among DVD RAM a DVD RAM set to the standard fitted Drive DVD RAM drive and PTO1HD through PT16HD partitions of the internal hard disk drive If the optional hard disk drive is not installed DVD RAM is the only option Sets the reel number volume label of the selected medium By default the following numbers are set as the reel numbers Reel No DVD RAM gt S001 Partition gt PT01HD S002 PTO2HD S003 PT16HD S017 Selects the format mode between Normal and DDR Format Mode You are going to perform Dual Drive Recording to a hard disk partition and a DVD RAM disk select DDR Physical Format Selects whether physical formatting the DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition 204 Location Recorder Model PD606 4 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Make settings of the items Drive selection While Drive is highlighted on the Format screen press the ENTER YES key The currently selected drive flashes and you can now select the desired option DVD RAM or PTO1HD through PT16HD using the MENU dial After selecting the op tion press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Reel No the next item is automatically highlighted
141. anges to show the Home screen for the selected partition ELM Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Making file copy The following procedure assumes that partition 1 PTO1 is selected as the current drive and you attempt to copy audio files recorded on the partition to the DVD RAM disk 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The display now shows the MENU list screen MENU 7 BATTERY SETUP F TC SETUP DISK UTILITY d k EDIT EDL FILE USB to FC 2 Use the MENU dial to select DISK UTILITY and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen WMEMUe O Z y DISK UTILITY Ss SETUP F Edit file namek BATTERY SETUP F File info F TC SETUP La ki Delete filer SCTISE UTILITY Restore Del filer EDIT EDL FILE Format F USE to PC Esel Ha ttt 3 Use the MENU dial to select File copy and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for selecting the copy destination The default setting DVD is flashing DISK UTILITY UTILITY File Cory Feel Ha 56881 Select Destination Rec ProtectiOff EKesume tiff m amp ourcebDriue PTH HD Far t rFrotect i ff Destination MEE Flashing Disk corak 4 While DVD is flashing press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the
142. are for pulling it out Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Fixed screw 1 Fixed screw 2 After removing the hard disk drive you can see the connector inside for connecting with the hard disk drive Connector 3 Insert the optional hard disk drive to the slot Insert the drive into the slot until it is fully inserted to the connector inside and fix it with two screws 4 Cover the slot with the panel and fix it with four screws Now you finish hard disk drive replacement 38 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3 Names and Functions Chapter 3 Names and Functions Chapter 3 Table of contents ESTE SIGS MMC DEED 40 Ri ht Sid panel eem 42 Front pa nec 45 Top Pei A A E ERN 53 Liga M 55 LCD display E UE 56 Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 3 Names and Functions Left side panel inputs outputs 109 8 765 4 1 ANALOG LINE OUT connectors XLR 3 32 type balanced These connectors feed analog audio signals of tracks 1 through 6 mo x a GND HOT COLD GOIbM l A 2 Handle Used to fix the supplied shoulder belt 3 Angle adjustment arm Used to adjust the angle of the unit when you use it on a desk C DC IN DC OUT e ST BUS OUT fang ene Tuala Ge ST BUS QUT VER UGND 4 Internal monitor speaker Outputs audio signals of tracks 1 though 6 error tones etc
143. at PAL Flashing Use the H4 e p gt gt keys to move the cursor position and use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter a desired character By pressing the CLEAR key repeat edly when the cursor is pointing the leftmost character you can clear the whole name The file extension ale is automatically added to the name so you do not need to enter it After completing editing the name press the ENTER YES key The new name is confirmed and the display returns to the screen on which you can select an editing item Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu Location Recorder Model PD606 BEN Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu Remaking an ALE file If you edit the start time end time or the description information of an audio file which is listed in the ALE file the ALE file must be remade You can also remake the ALE file which contains only audio files whose Circle take is set to On The following procedure describes how to remake the ALE file named ALL TAKE ale assuming that any of audio files listed in the ALE file has been edited after it was added to the ALE file 1 2 3 4 5 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key MEHU Svs SETUP 3 BATTERY SETUP F TC SETUP DISK UTILITY PF EDIT EDL FILE k USE to FC k
144. ay changes to show the Home screen for the selected partition The following shows the screen example when you select unused partition 2 PO2 lcd SIS uo files _ Selecting auto copy mode You can make setting of the auto copy mode via the Auto copy item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode The following procedure assumes that an unused DVD RAM disk is set to the DVD multi drive 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The display now shows the MENU list screen MEHU H S45 SETUP BATTERY SETUP F TC SETUP F DISK UTILITY k EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC F 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen ile namek Default Tek Hamer Hext event Hot Ab 1 Record FEBI t 4ok 24 Full ur daown 8 8 Default 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Auto copy menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting flashes and you can now select the desired auto copy mode By default Off flashes Sum SSA to Copa Record FS amp Bi t 4ok 24 Record FStBit 48k 24 Full ur doun 8 8 Puli ur doun B Auto cor oft Auto cors Flashing Rec source selk Rec source selk Disital out HES EEL Disital out AES EESL Diagnoses Off Diaanoses ff You can select from among Off BGRD Background and IMME
145. be directly exported to the AVID system via USB or via a disk Note Each character string before shows the header ID of currently avail able meta data Line No Contents Details The user bit used when recording time code is recorded by de fUBITS fault When creating a file the character string before in the file name fSCENE is set as a SCENE by default When creating a file the three digit number between and the fTAKE file extension in the file name is set as a TAKE number by default When creating a file the reel number volume label on the disk is fTAPEz t set as a TAPE number up to 8 digits by default The five digit number set by the Set Next Event menu item in fEVENT the System Setup menu of the MENU mode is set as an EVENT number by default The frame rate set by the Frame rate menu item in the System SPEED Setup menu of the MENU mode is set as the frame rate by de fault Track name of each track fTRK1 A default track name up to 16 characters for each track is re corded The screen above shows the example when the recording mode fTRK2 is set to stereo 2 track The number of lines increases when recording more tracks This is used for comment By default no data exists Location Recorder Model PD606 KUN Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Editing descriptor information 1 2 3
146. by Fostex service station IDX IDX logo ENDURE V Mount V Plate Digi View and i Trax are the trademarks of IDX Company Ltd 22 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Mounting the battery The ENDURA battery is mounted to the bottom of the PD606 There are two mounts for mounting the batteries If you use the non PowerLink type batteries you can mount one battery for each base If you use the PowerLink type batteries you can mount up to four batteries two batteries for each base lt Note gt When you mount or replace the battery make sure that the unit power is off By sudden power failure memory data may be reset or the unit may be damaged be cause the unit handles data while the power is on However note that if you set two batteries you can replace a battery which is not currently active lt Note gt If you use the IDX ENDURA battery read the operation manual supplied with the battery and handle it correctly The PD606 does not provide battery charge func tion Charge the IDX ENDURA battery correctly according to the battery manual Battery mount 2 BATT2 Battery mount 1 BATT1 Connectors ENDURA battery ENDURA battery c DI Ei A lt Example of mounting the ENDURA batteries to the both battery mounts gt Location Reco
147. by the ENTER YES key Use the MENU dial to select the BATTERY SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the screen for battery related settings MEHL b BATTER amp Svs SETUP a BATT Warning 113 2U k DC IH warnina 13 DU TC SETUP F Fower PrioritauibC 1A DISKE UTILITY Active battery BATT EDIT EDL FILE k BATT Remain g ere USB to PC k BATT status While BATT warning is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing You can now select a voltage from the following BATTER BATTERYVFBATT warning BATT warnina PRR Flashing DC IHM uarnimns 213 60 Power Priorituibc 1A Power priority DC IH Active batters BATT Active batteru BATT1 BATT Fenain then BATT Remain thet ATT status A BATT status Fk Available options for a BMS battery 12 0V 12 3V 12 6V 12 9V 13 2V default 13 5V and 13 8V 12 9V or higher is recommended Available options for a non BMS battery 10 5V 11 0V 11 5V 12 0V 12 3V 12 6V 12 9V 13 2V default 13 5V and 13 8V we recommend the following setting depending on the battery type For NiCd battery 10 5V For Lithium lon battery 12 9V or higher Use the MENU dial to select a desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode lt Note gt When you make recordi
148. can see the HDD Ope Time item at the bottom The current operating time of the hard disk drive is shown DISK UTILITY Rec Protect Off Resume Off Part Protec ti Off File cork Disk coruk MHOD ee Timet acy 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 212 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode LOAD SETUP menu LOAD SETUP menu Using the LOAD SETUP menu item you can load setup data from among user setup data Box No 0 through Box No6 and default setup data A user setup data can be saved using the SAVE SETUP menu described on next page 1 2 3 4 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key Use the MENU dial to select the LOAD SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the LOAD USER SETUP screen for selecting a desired user or default setup box HEHU HEHLIKLOBD SETUP RS422 SETUP LOOD USER SETUF FILE SEL k Default setur DREU PHT SEL F L Bos Hotspot CUE LIST k Box Hol Hkk LOAD SETUP L Box Hoz Deskbook SAVE SETUP H Box Hog Dass Use the MENU dial to select the desired box and press the ENTER YES key The data is immediately loaded After Completed is shown the display returns to show the MENU list screen lt Note gt If you select Default setup and the de
149. can select a desired frame rate via the quick setup mode or the Frame Rate item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 75 and 182 The available frame rates are 23 976 24 25 29 97 29 97DF 30DF and 30 Note When the frame rate is set to 29 97 or 30DF 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 either of these frame rates the time code continuity cannot be obtained when it passes through 24h 00m 00s OOf according to the nature of the EIAJ format time code lt Note gt When recording external time code you can view the external time code value by switching the time display to LTC IN using the TIME key see the screen example below The external time code frame rate flashes on the right of the time display area To record external time code select the TC generator mode to EXT see below a A Il Frame rate of incoming roon wms coce vate D DOE EISE FAT euh EI E aay UPr DLJ ER E EI 0 0 E Selecting the TC generate mode TC recording mode You can select the generate mode for time code recording from the following via the quick setup mode or the Gen mode item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 76 and 183 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 REC RUN Continues to t
150. cation Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 4 Basic connections Power connection The DC IN connector XLR 4 32 type on the left side panel is used for operating the unit on the optional AC adaptor or an external battery The PD606 also pro vides the DC OUT connector for supplying DC 12V to an external device External device DC OUT DC IN 1 GND 1 GND 2 NC 2 NC 3 NC 3 NC 4 DC12 24V 4 DC12 24V Optional AC adaptor etc Notes e The DC OUT connector can deliver up to 0 5 ampere electric current at DC 12V to 24V Only connect a device which meets this requirement We strongly recommend using the DC OUT connector while you are operating the PD606 on the AC adaptor or an external battery If you use the DC OUT connectors to supply the power to an external device while the PD606 runs on the battery the battery power is exhausted quickly Location Recorder Model PD606 69 Chapter 4 Basic connections Connection examples Connection example for recording 1 The following shows the example of using the PD606 with microphones which makes the best use of the PD606 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 PD606 while the same time code is also recorded to the VTR along with a video camera signal
151. ce micro mono phones stereo Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 4 Basic connections Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Chapter 5 Recording Playback This chapter describes basic recording and playback of analog and digital audio signals as well as cue point setting and skip locate functions Chapter 5 Table of contents Preparation before recording cnica idea 74 Setup for recording in quick setup mode eesesesesesssessssssssesesesesesesesesesesesessssssssosesesesesesesesesesesese 74 Setting in the MENU mode iii a a E AE NE EREA ae end 77 MixXert SetUfigS iii ed aeeai aneao iaa cae ii laico eee baa ee dt 79 Selecting the drive for recording s ssesssssssssssssssssseseessesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesss 87 Recording analog audio signals cere rr re 88 Starting recording A ette reete AA eap een tase Rs 88 Canceling recording False Start eee eee eee eee esee a tn ttn tnstn esee tne ta 89 Recording in Prerec qmod sa eei see ester erste ere di iia 90 Recording a slate tone slate mic signal eese e eee eee esee tette eene enttn ts tn state tne tn insta 91 Recording digital audio signals leere esses eee ene enne nnne 92 Selecting recording Source irritan Ee ne pe EM eaa ee SENS Un ege ese seed uud 92 Selecting the sampling frequency bit length
152. connect or disconnect the connector make sure that the power is off e Use only the Fostex dedicated AC adaptor Using another AC adaptor may damage the PD606 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 The AC adaptor for the PD606 is optionally available ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for purchasing the option AC adaptor NW To the AC main outlet A Important settings for using DC IN Low battery warning setting When you get the power from the DC IN connector such as use the AC adaptor you can set the threshold voltage for warning low battery When the DC IN voltage gets lower than the threshold voltage you set the warning tone is output from the headphones connected to the unit By default the threshold voltage is set to 13 0V However you can set the desired threshold voltage via the DC IN warning item in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 173 Power supply priority setting essential when using both DC IN and battery When you use both a battery and the DC IN connector you must set the power supply priority DC IN or BATT For example if you set it to DC IN a warning message pops up on the display and the battery automatically takes over only when the power supply from the DC IN jack is cut off power failure disconnection etc Note that if you use on
153. csesesssceessnsacssseeescsesencssenees 197 Viewing a file information and editing descriptor information File info 198 Editing descriptor dor SEENEN ENEE Nee 200 Adding descriptor ehr ee Ee 200 Deleting descriptor information cssccsssessscssceesscscsscecsscsrsscssscssscsssnessscessscsscsncsssnssceees snes 200 Viewing iXML Chunk data information ccccscsssssescsssscsssscesesescesssessesesssssssessssessceeesessessenses 201 Editing iXML Chunk data information eese reete tne tntt tnt tntnetntn estara thes tasa enini 201 Location Recorder Model PD606 ELEM Safety Instructions Table of contents Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete file ocnoonnoncninnnnnnnnnrnocnonorannornonornoroononooos 202 Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del file eese 203 Formatting a disk or a hard disk partition Format eret 204 Editing the reel number Volume label Reel No ocoocconoconnnoconerannonacnonnonoononacnonnonannonoss 208 Record protection On Off setting Rec protect cesses essent teen netten 209 Resume function On Off setting Resume oonooncconocnnnnonononnonacnnononacocononcononnonaonononacnonnonoos 210 Partition protection On Off setting Part protect eese esee reete ene tntnetntnnn 211 HDD operating time display HDD Ope Time s ssssssssssssssesesesesesesesesesesssso
154. cue point on the fly at the desired point 2 During playback or while stopped you can set a cue point using the cue point list on the screen Setting a cue point on the fly during audio recording You can set a cue point at the point you press the CUE key during recording Up to 99 cue points can be set in a single audio file CUE key SLATE Hr w O sTBUS B MASTER If you press the CUE key during recording a cue point holding the current time value is set while Cue Stored is a cue number and the cue time value are briefly shown on the Screen Setting a cue point repeatedly counts up the cue number You can view cue points after recording Viewing the cue point list Pressing the CUE key while the unit is stopped brings up the CUE LIST screen as shown below In this screen the existing cue points are listed In the screen example below cue points 01 through 04 are set while no data is stored on and after cue point 05 The time data is shown by the format based on the time display indicator CUE LISTER CT BCSSTART BB hz2m 34 2 BCSEMD B hsimz 63 Cue amp 3 B1h25m88 64 Cue B4 Blh4 mil SE h m BIE h m Labels are automatically given to the recorded CUEs BCSSTART to CUE 01 BC END to CUE 02 and Cue 03 Cue 04 Cue 99 to CUE 03 and the following cues BC START and BC END are the label names rese
155. d for the default file name of a newly created file when the file name mode is set to DATE using the Default file name item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 140 The following screen example shows the Home screen of the file created when the file name mode is set to DATE 00 00 00 00 FIL 3 File name Note Only when the TC GEN mode is set to 24H RUN the realtime clock data is used as the TC start time see pages 76 and 183 for details about the TC GEN mode The following procedure assumes that partition 1 PTO1 which has no recorded file is cur rently selected 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to enter shift mode followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters MENU mode and brings up the MENU list screen for selecting the desired main menu TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC La F k P k k 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display shows the SYS SETUP menu screen on which you can select system setup menu item MEHL ooh SYS SETUP k Set project name b BATTERY SETUP F Default file namek TC SETUP k Default track namek DISK UTILITY P Hext event Hozpoponl EDIT EPL FILE Record FSi t 46k 24 USB to PC k Pull upe downt 8 85 Location Recorder Model PD606 31 o Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 3 Use the MENU dial to select Adjust RTC and press the
156. dily light when recording starts see page 85 When SHIFTed Switches on off of the stereo bus limiter When it is on the LIM indicator below the ST BUS MASTER control is lit When the limiter is working the indicator quickly flashes see page 80 You can set the limiter parameter using the Limiter parameter item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 159 b ST BUS MASTER control Controls the master level of the signals sent to the stereo bus see page 83 C READY key for each track This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions When unSHIFTed Arms or disarms each track When it is armed the READY indicator flashes The indicator will steadily light when recording starts see page 85 When SHIFTed Switches on off of the limiter of the corresponding channel see page 80 When it is on the LIM indicator below the bar graph meter is lit When the limiter is working the indicator quickly flashes You can set the limiter parameter using the Limiter parameter item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 159 d PFL SEL key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions e When unSHIFTed While pressing down the PFL SEL key s for the desired channel s you can monitor the pre fader signal s of the channel s see page 85 Switches on off of PFL Pre Fader Listen for each channel 1 through 6 MEN Location Recorde
157. ding input signal sent to the stereo bus However by setting the Disk Feed item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode to Post it also affects the level of the signal sent to the corresponding track as well as the level of the signal sent to the stereo bus see page 169 Location Recorder Model PD606 ELE 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 can be pushed lock By pushing down the control you can put it down to the panel height level By pressing the control again it comes out and you can rotate the control to adjust the level lt Note gt By default the internal monitor speaker is automatically muted during record ing You can select on or off of this mute function via the Speaker mute item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 164 TC SET DRV PAT CONTRAST BATT HDD ACCESS MENU PD606 LOCATION RECORDER FOSTEX ST BUS MASTER Depending on the settings of the monitor mode select switch and monitor select dial you can monitor the sound as shown on the table below
158. dition e 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 96 In any condition except during recording Pressing this key brings up the cue point list While the cue point list is shown you can check the cue points which hold data as well as can locate to the desired cue point edit the cue point data and performs cue point entry see page 96 17 SLATE TONE OFF MIC switch While you slide up and holding the switch knob to the TONE position the slate tone is output While sliding down and hold the knob to the MIC position the internal slate microphone is active see page 91 While sliding up and hold the switch knob to the TONE position the slate tone at 1 kHz reference level is fed to all channels and the stereo bus During recording you can record the slate tone TONE Note If you slide up and hold the switch knob to the TONE posi tion for more than three seconds the slate tone is continuously output even after you release the switch knob Sliding up the knob to the TONE position stops slate tone output While sliding down and holding the switch knob to the MIC position MIC the slate microphone signal is fed to all channels and the stereo bus During recording you can record the slate microphone signal MON Location Reco
159. e MENU mode by pressing the SHIFT key to enter shift mode followed by the ENTER YES key The display shows the MENU list screen as shown below You can select a desired menu using the MENU dial For the brief introduction of each main menu see the next page SHIFT key ENTER YES key MENU dial r SYS SETUP BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PL lt MENU list screen gt ES F MEHL BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to FC E5422 SETUP FILE SEL DRU PAT SE CUE LIST LOAD SETUP SHUE SETUP Whole MENU list 136 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu The following shows the brief introduction of each menu This chapter describes details of the menus with in the following table For the details of the menus without see the associated pages indicated below Menu name Contents in the displayed order SYS SETUP menu This menu includes menu items for setting preferences 27 menu items are available This menu includes menu items for settings when the unit is operated on BATTERY SETUP menu battery Seven menu items are available This menu includes menu items regarding time code recording playback TC SETUP menu synchronization to an external device etc Thirteen menu items are avail able This menu includes menu items for settings regarding
160. e shown by pressing the FILE SEL key After executing the False start function the unsuccessful file is completely deleted and Delete the disk remaining time returns to the value before the last recording is made The take number decreases by one returns to the previous take number lt Note gt When the False start menu item is set to Rename each time you execute False start the disk remaining time decreases Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 158 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Limiter parameter setting Limiter parameter The Limiter parameter menu item makes parameter setting for the limiter 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL p BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USE to PC w Default Trk Hamet Hext event Moi aoe 1 Record EGSbDi Ak 294 Full ur doun H Hz k k k k k 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Limiter parameter menu item and press the ENTER YES key You can set Grouping Threshold and Ratio parameters zy sk SYSkLimit
161. eated and added to the ALE file list ale the file extension is automatically added to the file name when an ALE file is created TOC eu eu MENU PALER EEJ Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu To create another new ALE file select lt New file gt and follow the same procedure as above If you want to exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu press the EXIT key to dismiss the Edit ALE screen In the following description we continue editing operation and add audio file entries Adding audio file entries to an ALE file You can add audio file entries to an ALE file The following shows how to add desired audio file entries to the ALE file named ALL TAKE ale created by the procedure described above lt Notes gt e Only audio file entries whose FS match the FS set for the ALE file can be added e When playing back audio file entries in the DV824 list play mode the condition follows the DV824 settings for the list play function regardless of the ALE file settings 1 While ALL TAKE ale is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for editing the ALE file on which Remake ALE is highlighted MEHURALER MEHLIKRLEREdit ALE Select ALE file RLL TRKE ale dE LL TAKE ale Delete ALE filet Heu file gt e ALE filer Edit ALE namek Video format PAL 2 Use the
162. em appropriately 1 LTC start time setting Edit LTC start gt page 191 2 Time code output setting in pause mode Pause TC gt page 193 3 Userbit setting of repro time code Rep TC Ubit gt page 192 100 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Skip locate functions The PD606 offers comprehensive skip locate functions Skipping by file When more than one audio file is created on the current DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition you can quickly skip to the beginning ABS 0 of a desired track By pressing the or gt gt key while the recorder is stopped you can skip forward or backward to the beginning ABS O of the previous or next file Therefore pressing the kea or gt gt key as many times as required skips to the beginning of the desired file Skipping by cue point You can quickly skip to a desired cue point on the current audio file By pressing the SHIFT key followed by the ka or gt gt key while the recorder is stopped you can skip to the next or previous cue point Therefore pressing the or gt gt key as many times as required skips to the desired cue point PD606 LOCATION RECORDER Location Recorder Model PD606 101 Chapter 5 Recording Playback 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
163. ene eene tn estne teta tinens tne tn itta estne tnn 102 Locating to the desired time 2 en e eet iia 103 Locating to the desired cue point eese eese esses eee tn ette ttn theta ttn tn stats tat tn estas tn ens tn ene 104 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Preparation before recording Before starting audio recording make necessary settings in the quick setup mode or the MENU mode as well as mixer settings Setup for recording in quick setup mode In the quick setup mode you can make basic settings for recording via the Home screen while you can make all preferences for the unit via the appropriate menu items in the MENU mode You can make the settings of the following items listed below from the status information area pointed by the arrow on the Home screen example below 1 LTC frame rate DO DO DOs00r 2 System reference clock 3 Recording Fs bit 4 TC recording mode 5 Clock pull up down 6 Prioritized power source How to make settings in the quick setup mode You can make settings in the quick setup mode by following the procedure below ENTER YES QUICK SET lt lt PREV CUE NEXT OO TC SET DRVPAT 1 While the display shows the Home screen and the unit is stopped press the QUICK SET key By default FRAME in the status information area flashes FRAHE gh HB eH LSC ISO NO BATTI Location Recorder Model PD606
164. enu of the MENU mode MEN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3 Names and Functions Status information The status information area shows the current settings including the Fs bit information of the playback file Using the quick setup mode you can make settings directly via the status information area E z P d F The FS bit and the number of recorded tracks of the current playback audio file are y y shown When playing back an audio file the status of the playback audio file takes priority over the menu setting The example on the left indicates that in the current audio file six tracks are recorded at 44 1kHz 16 bit This section shows the currently available input signals When no digital input signal is available Analog is shown and all channels handle analog inputs IHRUT If at lease one channel is locked to the digital input Digital is indicated In this case the channel whose record source is set to idit digital by the Rec source sel item is highlighted the example on d El y the right shows the default condition Note that the PD606 auto 5 E D matically detects digital or analog see page 146 Shows the time code frame rate currently set the default is 25 You can set the frame rate via the quick setup mode or via the Frame rate menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 75 182 Shows the current reference clock the default is INT You can se
165. er Video format gt Sample FREQ gt TAPE gt TC frame gt Drop frame With each menu item you can make editing setting as below Function 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 You need to set it to On when you select 29 97 for the TC frame Drop frame Entry files Adds deletes an audio file to from the ALE file Location Recorder Model PD606 125 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu 6 While Video format is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display changes to show the screen on which you can select the video format The current option flashes the default is PAL MEHURALE REdit HLE MEMURALEREGit ALE HI TAKE ale HLL TAKE ale Save ALE filer saue GLE filer Remake DE T Remake BLED Edit ALE name b Edit name d F E ideo format BEN Flashing Sample FEL 4SkHz 7 Use the MENU dial to select the video format and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select the video format from among PAL NTSC and SE
166. er Use the ka a gt keys to move the cursor position When using the alphanumeric keys for entering characters pressing any other alphanumeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically You can enter up to eight characters for a reel number Pressing the CLEAR key clears the right next character to the cursor position 5 After editing the reel number press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 6 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 208 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Record protection On Off setting Rec protect Using the Rec protect menu item you can select On or Off of the protection record inhibit for the currently loaded audio file The following procedure assumes that an audio file you want to make protection setting is loaded lt Note gt You cannot edit a protected audio file 1 3 4 5 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen MEHL E DISK UTILITY cuEEC erie r Edit file namek F y File info TC SETUP mma Delete filet Kei GIE Restore Del file USB to PCE pe Reel Ho asset i Use the
167. er rarameter Pre rec time l18 sec Max file lenath zh Auto Part linkit Threshold False startiFename Bde Limi ter Parameter k Ratio 1 5 Stereo out leusl t4 Grouping setting Use the MENU dial to select the Grouping and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing SYSbLimiter Parameter SYSRLimiter Parameter Groowe ina Thresholds EdE Flashing Threshold Ede Ratio 1 5 Ratio i 5 Use the MENU dial to select a desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Selectable between Mono and 1 6 the default is Mono Mono The limiter for each channel works independently Channels 1 through 6 are grouped and limiters for channels 1 through 6 work the same 15 according to the input levels of channels 1 through 6 The limiter for the stereo buss is always L R linked Threshold level setting Use the MENU dial to select the Threshold and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing SYS Limiter Parameter SYS Limiter Parame ter arourina GrourF Linas Hana rana Threshold Flashing Ratio 1 5 Location Recorder Model PD606 BL Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Use the MENU dial to select a desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Selectable between 12dBFS and 6dBFS
168. ery is also mounted to the unit and the Power priority item is set to DC IN the unit automatically switches the power source to the bat tery when the warning message appears on the display so you can continue record ing Location Recorder Model PD606 173 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu Power supply priority setting Power priority Using the Power priority item you can set the power supply priority when you use both a battery and the DC IN connector For example if you set the prior power supply to DC IN the battery can be backup power and is used only when the DC IN jack is cut off power failure disconnection etc See Battery setting examples on pages 176 and 177 for the examples of power supply priority setting 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key followed by the ENTER YES key 2 Use the MENU dial to select the BATTERY SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the screen for battery related settings HEHU BATTERY 545 SETUP BATT warning 13 2U DC IH warning 13 DU Power PriorituilDE IA Active Battery PTT BATT Remains USB to FC k BHTT status b TC SETUP DISE UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE A A T 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Power priority menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing You can now select the prior power supply BATTERY E BATTERY FPower Priority BATT warnina
169. es eter 115 204 J Deleting a file eseeeesesssesss 202 Jam MOD eiii nia a 188 Be 181 Disk warnirig uti 167 K Digital format scccssesssessscssecssecssecssecstesstesseeeseeesecs 147 Keyboard ENEE 66 153 DISK COPY ise 2n diria cet 109 Key icon EE 58 211 Digital signal connection 63 65 Disk Ma iii a pee tee cit 58 L Drive selection cecccccccccceccccecccccecececeeees 87 106 109 112 Lithium battery eee 12 Dual drive recording viii 115 Orsini rta 80 159 DVD RAM disk ccccccccccccccccccececcccececcececeecececeteeseeeesees 33 bin EE ee elie 82 Located as 101 E Loading the setup data sss 213 Errortone sette teteentetetnntntns 165 LTC start time sse 190 191 Editing an ALE file sess 123 Ejea 27 M Endura battery caca a ito 22 Main power supply onenononnnononononncnononononenoconnonononncnnas 22 220 Location Recorder Model PD606 Maximum recording area 78 155 MENU mode A 77 135 Mirror disk aan 115 MI iiia ere a x RR RE 79 MontitOrlrig v oct iret trt irte rris 84 MUG iron oo th te ninen eto 164 Next file riame aie eh 58 Normal mode sisnisisisirniiciisseiritasossrnidtai 34 204 NP 1 type battery eene 22 OME ur oe teo pd 195 Option ie Lh c n bee iH art uir dies 19 Operating time ENEE
170. esired option your setting TC SETUFKTC PUE Timer iefault LTL starter Edit LTC start Fer TC llbi tt EEEEERRR Fer pause Toft FecIn via ExtTciO0ff TC PUE Timer Flashing 8hour and Cont Continue the default is 5min and press the ENTER YES key to confirm You can select from among Omin 5min 10min 15min 30min 1hour 2hour 4hour Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Note When any option except Omin is selected the display backlight flashes weakly and slowly after turning off the PD606 indicating that the internal TC gen erator is still working We recommend selecting shorter time for the TC PWR Timer item when operating the unit on battery Location Recorder Model PD606 195 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu DISK UTILITY menu In the DISK UTILITY menu 12 menu items for settings regarding recording media and recorded audio files are available This section explains the following ten menu items in the table below For the File copy and Disk copy menu items in the DISK UTILITY menu see pages shown below Menu item Edit file name Setting function Edits the audio file name File info Displays audio file information and edits descriptor information Delete file Deletes an unnecessary file Restore Del file Restores a deleted file Format
171. etting the TC starting value the value is reset to H M S F Editing the time code value in Free run mode When the Set Gen TC primary screen is shown press the ENTER YES key The time code value at the record end of the last file currently loaded is shown and you can edit this value TC SETUPESet Gen TC TC SETUPRSet Ger TC LOOKUF GEH TC EDIT GEH TE FREE RUM FREE RUH Flashing TC mercat TC khk mks ER JAM ETC TIME kes Edit ENTER kes Set EHTER key Exit EXIT key Exit EXIT key In the similar manner to editing the time code value in Rec run mode edit the time value and press the ENTER YES key to confirm Location Recorder Model PD606 185 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu 3 e Jamming the time code value in Free run mode If you press the TIME key while the editing screen the Set Gen TC screen where an editing point is flashing is shown the LTC start time is jammed to the internal realtime clock data Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode User bit setting Set Gen Ubit You can set the time code user bit and user bit mode of the time code which is output from the TIME CODE OUTPUT connector when the Sel TC Out item is set to Gen 1 2 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETU
172. fault setup data is loaded all settings in the SYS SETUP menu are initialized If you select and load any user box the saved settings are loaded Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 8 MENU mode SAVE SETUP menu SAVE SETUP menu Using the SAVE SETUP menu item you can save the current data to user box The saved data can be loaded using the LOAD SETUP menu at ant time lt Note gt The default file names and track names as well as event numbers are not saved 1 3 4 5 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key Use the MENU dial to select the SAVE SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SAVE USER SETUP screen for selecting a desired user setup box to which the current setting is saved MEHU RS422 SETUP F FILE SEL a DEL PAT SELF CUE LIST L BD SETUP MEHLIKSRVE SETUP USER SETUP Box Haz Box Ho3L Box Ha4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired box and press the ENTER YES key Now you can enter the user box name The first character of the current box name in the example below O of UserO flashes Box Ho4L MEHLURSBUE SETUP MEHLIFSHUE SETUP User box selection 5HUE USER S
173. fmt time Zkkkkktkkz A whole DVD RAM disk or a hard disk partition is physically formatted It takes long to On execute physical format however we recommend physically formatting a well used DVD RAM disk or a hard disk partition A DVD RAM disk or a hard disk partition is formatted in a simple manner Off We recommend selecting this option for a relatively new DVD RAM disk or a hard disk partition The PD606 also performs simple inspection of dirt dust and defect on a DVD RAM disk when formatting lt Note gt Do not turn off the power of the PD606 while executing the physical format 206 Location Recorder Model PD606 5 6 7 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Note It takes a long time to execute the physical format We recommended executing the physical format when disk access time becomes longer or sound interruption occurs in normal use You do not need to physical format a brand new or relatively new disk However regardless of whether the for mat mode is Normal or DDR there may be a case that Physical Format on the Format screen is automatically set to On and you cannot select Off In this case the PD606 decides that the disk to be formatted needs the physical format and you must execute the physical format After selecting the desired option pressing the ENTER YES key automatically high lights EXECUTE UTILITY Format Drive
174. followed by the PFL SEL key again PFL SEL key READY PFLJBEL REV indicator Controlling signals sent to the stereo bus Using the PAN key on each of channels 1 through 6 you can select L C or R for the panning position of the channel signal sent to the stereo bus Each time you press the PAN key the option C R OFF or L changes and the corresponding indicator lights When Off is selected no indicator is lit and the channel signal is not sent to the stereo bus READY PFL SEL READY PFL SEL READY PFL SEL light in green light in yellow unlit unlit light in yellow unlit j o H H o la H 10 H a LIM y gi E ST BUS S d E MASTER M VE unlit light in yellow light in green o unlit unlit unlit PAN keys Using the SEND LEVEL control on each of channels 1 through 6 you can adjust the signal level sent to the stereo bus Using the ST BUS MASTER control you can adjust the stereo bus master level ST BUS MASTER control ST BUS MASTER SEND LEVEL controls When the READY indicator in the stereo bus master section flashes you are ready to record the stereo bus signals or digital input 7 8 depending on the setting of the Rec source sel item to the stereo tracks see pages 91 and 146 lt Note gt By default each SEND LEVEL control affects the level of the correspon
175. for each track of a BWF file created when recording is made The track name specified is automatically added to the track number whenever an audio file is created The data is recorded to each file as the fTRKn information of the BWF BEXT Chunk Description The default track name is stored in the System ROM of the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL SS A TET Project namek Default file namek Default Trk Hamer Mext event Hoz BBB 1 Record FSABiti4S8k lt 24 Full ur doun H H 5 SETUP TTERY SETUP EA TC SETUP PISE UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USE to PC FS e a 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Default TrkName menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the current track name of each track SVSk SYS ket aultTrkHame Set Project namek CH 1LCh1 Default file namek CH 20Ch2 Default Tek Hamner CH 3CCHS Hext event Hol Bee i CH 4LCh4 Record FS amp EBit 4S3k 24 CH SLCh3 Pull ur down 6 0z CH EL ChE 4 Use the MENU dial to select a track number and press the ENTER YES key You are ready for entering the track name SS Def aul tTekHame SYSkbef aul tir kame CH 1LCh1 CH 1rcHH Flashing CH ZLChZ CH ZLEChz CH 3L
176. for more than three seconds the display shows Slate tone hold and the slate tone is continuously output even if you release the switch In this condition sliding up the SLATE switch again stops slate tone output lt Hints gt Besides recording capability to a DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition the PD606 has the following recording capabilities 1 While you make recording to a hard disk partition you can automatically record the same materials to a DVD RAM DVD R RW or CD R RW disk auto copy function See page 106 You can copy all recorded files between a DVD RAM disk and a hard disk partition or between hard disk partitions disk copy function See page 109 You can copy a desired file between a DVD RAM disk and a hard disk partition or between hard disk partitions file copy function See page 112 While making recording to a hard disk partition formatted in the DDR mode you can simultaneously make recording to the mirror disk of DDR dual drive recording See page 115 Location Recorder Model PD606 Ot Chapter 5 Recording Playback Recording digital audio Before executing recording of digital audio you have to make the following settings besides track arming Note that time code is recorded according to the time code generator mode setting see the next page Selecting recording source Using the Rec source sel item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode you can select the recording sources
177. g lt Note gt The sampling frequency of the digital input signal must match the Fs Bit setting of the PD606 You can set the Fs Bit via the Record FS amp Bit item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 76 and 144 Selecting the system clock To record a digital signal set the system clock of the PD606 to DIGITAL for synchronizing with an external device by default the system clock is set to INT Internal When the unit receives a correct digital audio signal and locks to it DIGI is shown on the Home screen If the unit does not lock to the incoming digital signal DIGI flashes If you want to synchronize the unit to a video or word clock set the system clock to VIDEO or WORD appropriately You can select the system clock via the quick setup mode or the Sync clock item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 75 and 181 92 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Recording time code The PD606 is equipped with the internal SMPTE 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 you must make the following settings via the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode Selecting the TC frame rate The frame rate of recording time code follows the setting of the unit You
178. g the recorder will stop after executing post recording which records audio data stored in the buffer PRE REC switch lt Notes gt e When the PRE REC switch is set to ON the ANALOG 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 ten seconds to start recording Otherwise the audio signal stored in the buffer is recorded with altered Fs 90 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Recording a slate tone slate mic signal While sliding and holding the SLATE switch to TONE or MIC the slate tone at 1kHz reference level or the slate microphone signal is fed to all tracks allowing you to record the slate tone or the slate microphone signal during recording Slate microphone ST BUS MASTER SLATE switch If you set the Tone rec mode item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode appropri ately the slate tone is automatically recorded at the beginning of an audio file which is created when recording is made You can select the slate tone type between continuous tone and 4 pop tones For details about Tone rec mode menu item see page 150 lt Notes gt e While sliding up and holding the SLATE switch to the TONE position the slate tone is output from the ANALOG OUT connectors allowing you to calibrate external devices If you keep holding the SLATE switch
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180. g recording While a channel receives an analog audio signal if the input amplifier is clipped the corresponding OL indicator lights in red The OL indicator keeps lighting for a predetermined period set by the Peak hold menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 149 By setting Input clip in the Error tone menu item to On the error tone is gener ated from the internal speaker or headphones for warning overloading The Error tone menu item is found in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 165 lt Note gt If the MONITOR control is set to the MIN position you cannot hear the error tone OL indicator Canceling recording False Start By pressing the SHIFT key followed by the CIRCLE TAKE FALSE START key while the recorder is stopped you can cancel the last recording lt Note gt You can cancel only the file most recently recorded SHIFT key CIRCLE TAKE FALSE START key By pressing the CIRCLE TAKE FALSE START key while the unit is in shift mode the popup message as below appears If you cancel the last recording press the ENTER YES key If you do not cancel the last recording press the EXIT key D0 00 00s00r 3 z rum e False Start ENTER Yes ERIT Ho Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 5 Recording Playback The false start function has two mode Rename and Delete You can select the desired mode via the False start item in
181. gital signals conformed to IEC 60958 Part3 AES EBU or IEC 60958 Part2 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 follow the procedure below 1 Connect a digital source to the DIGITAL I O connector 2 Use the Rec source sel item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode to set the record source appropriately you can set the record source in channel track pairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 L R 3 Set the system clock to Digi in via the quick setup mode or the Sync clock item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 75 and 181 When the PD606 receives a digital source from the selected channel the PLL Phased locked loop circuit activates and locks to the input sync signal lt Note gt The sampling frequency of the digital input signal must match the Fs bit setting of the PD606 You can set the Fs bit via the Record FS amp Bit item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 76 and 144 Time code input connection The TIME CODE IN connector balanced XLR 3 31 accepts SMPTE EBU time code To record external time code set the TC generator mode to Ext Run Ext By default the TC generator mode is set to Rec Run however you can select the desired mode via the quick setup mode or the Gen mode item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 76 and
182. he display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen BATTE Y SETUP TC SETUP DISE UTILITY EDIT EPL FILE USB to FC Def Alt Trk Hamek Hest event Rol opp Record FStBiti4ok 24 Full ur doun B 8z Ld F k P a k Use the MENU dial to select the False start menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option Sch SySkFalse start Keyboard Gelz US k T Pre rec time if sec re rec time if sec Max file lensth 26 A Max file lensthi26 Auto Fart Llink Off Auto Fart link Off False start Rename False start Flashing Limiter rarameterlk Limiter Farameterk Selectable between Rename and Delete the default is Rename When the False start function is executed the take number decreases by one i e returns to the previous take number and the canceled audio file is stored as a file name starting by nn followed by the original name nn shows the number Up to 100 canceled files starting by 1 through 99 can be stored The following examples show how the file names are given Renam ename lt Examples gt After the first False start Scene1_001 wav gt Scene1_001 wav After the second False start Scene1_001 wav gt 1Scene1_001 wav After the 100th False start Scene1_001 wav gt 99Scene1_001 wav You can check stored files from the file selection screen which can b
183. he display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen el EIA namek Default file namek m Default Trk Hamek Mext event Hohti Record FS24B1t145k lt 24 Full ur doun E BS S45 SETUP BATTERY SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to FC FF E SEA 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Record FS amp Bit menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option GC ZldCkbRecord FSEBit Set project namek Set project namelk Default file namek Default file nameet Default Trk Hamek Default Tek Hamet Hext event H paagi Mext event Hoi EK Record FStBi e Record FS4Bi tE Pull En EAE Full uFr downi CSR You can select from among the following 44 16 48 16 44 24 48 24 88 24 96 24 176 24 192 24 the default is 48 24 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting The current setting is shown in the status area on the Home screen 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode EI Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Pull up down setting Pull up down The Pull up down menu item makes clock pull up down when the unit is referenced to the internal clock You can also make the setting via the quick setup mode on the Home screen The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit
184. he last time code value of the previous audio file When recording to a new disk which has no audio file 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 and records the current internal FREE RUN e generator time as the start time EXT RUN Records an incoming external time code value as the start time Location Recorder Model PD606 MES Chapter 5 Recording Playback Automatic record start by external time code The PD606 provides the function which automatically starts recording when the unit re ceives external time code You can make this function active or inactive via the RecIn via ExtTc item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode the default is Off See page 194 for details off The unit does not automatically start recording when the unit receives external time code You must start recording manually On The unit automatically starts recording when the unit receives external time code lt Note gt To activate this function you must set the TC generate mode to EXT RUN lt Note gt If the unit receives external time code whose frame rate does not match the frame rate setting of the unit when the Recln via ExtTc item is set to On the unit does not start recording Make sure that the frame rate setting matches the frame rate of externa
185. headphone 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 When you do not operate the unit on battery power for a long period of time remove the battery Even if the POWER switch is set to OFF a small amount of electric power is consumed Set the monitor level as lower as possible regardless of whether using headphones or the internal monitor speaker You should use the display backlight only when needed When you do not use a DVD RAM disk remove the disk The load impedance connected to PD606 output connectors should be greater than 10k ohm When converting a balanced output to an unbalanced output you should not connect the unused pin to the ground pin and leave it open Though it lowers the output level by 6dB it does not influence to the audio characteristics You can check the current battery remaining amount in realtime by following the proce dure described below Battery condition display You can check the battery remaining amount in realtime from the ST BUS bar graph meters beside the LCD display on the front panel By pressing and holding down the EXIT BATT key when you use a BMS battery and the display shows the Home screen in stop playback or record mode the ST BUS bargraph meters show the battery remaining amount in and the display p
186. hese depend on the settings of the Active battery and Power priority items in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode BATTil BATTO Battery indicators When the power is being supplied from the DC IN connector both battery indicators on the top panel are unlit while the POWER area on the display shows DC IN F LIER Dc IH Location Recorder Model PD606 29 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Display backlight and contrast LIGHT CONTRAST key SHIFT key MONITOR Ge Turning on the display backlight Turns on or off the backlight of the display Pressing the LIGHT CONTRAST key turns on the backlight of the display which is automatically turned off after three seconds If you keep holding down the LIGHT CONTRAST key for more than three seconds the display shows Light on hold and the backlight keeps on lighting until you press this key again lt Note gt When you operate the unit on battery we recommend not using the display backlight unless necessary because the backlight consumes the battery power Adjusting the display contrast The display contrast is adjusted appropriately when shipped However you can adjust it as your favor by the following procedure after turning on the power 1 Press the SHIFT key to enter shift mode followed by the LIGHT CONTRAST key The display shows the popup screen for adjusting the display contrast 2 Use the MENU dial t
187. hile the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL Susk Set Project namek Default file namek Default Trk Hamer Hext event Horati Record FS4Bi ti 4k24 Full ur doun 8 8 BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISE UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC FF Fa Use the MENU dial to select the Speaker mute menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option Sy Sk GdCkipeaker mute False start Rename Limiter Paramne ter False start Rename Limiter rarameterk Stereo out leveli 4 ei Stereo out leveli 4 Monitor custom Speaker mute Dr Error tonek Monitor customk Speaker mute Error tore Flashing You can select between On and Off the default is On Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode KUN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Error tone output setting Error tone The Error tone menu item selects whether generating the error tone warning tone or not for each of four kinds of troubles see below independently 1 Awr
188. hon tor custom gysoni tor custom 12734 E 123456 CiLR CIR ME m BR Flashing Car LEF Li LEF C4 HA S C4 S Selectable between L R M and S No output L The signal is output from the L channel of headphones R The signal is output from the R channel of headphones M Should be selected when the M L R channel of an MS microphone is input available for channels 1 3 and 5 S Should be selected when the S L R channel of an MS microphone is input available for channels 2 4 and 6 Note If any channel is set to M or S the other channel of the 1 2 3 4 or 5 6 pair is automatically set to S or M For example if you set channel 3 to M channel 4 is automatically set to S Simi larly if you set channel 2 to S channel 1 is automatically set to M 6 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 7 Repeat step 6 until you make all settings 8 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 163 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Monitor speaker mute setting Speaker mute The Speaker mute menu item selects whether or not the internal monitor speaker is muted when the unit is not in playback mode The setting of this item is stored to PD606 flash ROM 1 2 3 4 5 W
189. ht the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUP Use the MENU dial to select the Rep pause TC menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select On or Off TC SETUP Default LTC starter Edit LTC startk Ree TL Recln via ExtIiciOff TC PUE Timer Smin Ubi t EEEEERRRE gt TC SETUFEEer Pause TC Default LTC start Edit LTC start Rep TC Ubit EEEEERFR Fer False TC Fecin via ExtlciOff TC PUR Timer Smin 1 Flashing You can select from among On and Off the default is Off Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your selection On When the Sel TC Out menu item is set to Repro and the unit is stopped or paused a paused time code value same time code value is output intermittently Off When the Sel TC Out menu item is set to Repro and the unit is stopped or paused no time code is output Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 193 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Automatic recording start by external TC Recin via ExtTC Using the Recin via ExtTC item you can select whether or not the unit automatically starts recording when it receives external time code By setting this item to On the default
190. ial to select the Gen mode menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option Te SETUP TC SETUPRGen mode Sunc clock INT Frame rate 725 Gen mode kEec Fun Set Gen TCP Set Gen Ubitk JAM mode BOTH Sunc Clock IH Frame Pater A Ger mode Set Ger TCP Set Ben Ubitk JAM mode BOTH T I Flashing 3 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select from among Rec Run Ext Run Free Run and 24H Run the default is Rec Run When recording the unit records time code which continues from the last time code value of the previous audio file If you change to a new disk which does not have any audio file and make recording the unit records time code which continues from the last time code value of the most recent audio file on the disk previously set Rec Run When recording the unit records the incoming external time code If the unit does not receive external time code the unit always records the Default LTC start time at the beginning of the file Ext Run When recording the unit records time code generated by the internal generator which runs Free Run freely When recording the unit records time code based on the current internal RTC real time 2AP RuN clock time 4 Press the EXIT key
191. icator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen T Ger es Set Set JAM TC SETUPP Syne clock IHT Frame rater 25 model Free Fun Gen TCk Gen Ubit mode BOTH Use the MENU dial to select the Rep TC Ubit menu item and press the ENTER YES key The currently selected time code userbit flashes the default is EEEEERRR You can now select the userbit Te SETUP Default LTC start Edit LTC startk Als bal Rer Pause TCIOFf er TC Ubit EEEEERERE TC PUE Timer Fegin via ExtToiDf4 min TC SETUPkRer TC Ubit fief ault LTC startk Edit LTC start Rep TC Ubi t A33334H5 Fer Pause TLIOfFf FecIn via ExtTc Uff flashing TC DR Timer Simin IL Use the MENU dial to select the desired TC userbit and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your selection EEEEERRR BG_76543 EEEEE BG_210 RRR default setting 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 756432 SSSSSS BG 01 TT BWF UBIT gt Outputs the userbit in the BWF descriptor information EEEEE EVENT No RRR REEL No RR REEL No TT Take No Only the lower five figures of
192. ile is shown in Region in current file 6 Click on Convert gt followed by Done indicated by an arrow 5 The display shows the window for saving a file Import Audio n E 200 Gm 2004 1A 168 REB 8 58 20044 1A 168 HB 6 35 Select bwff Type WAY Bit Depth 24 2004011521 3550 wav must be converted to be Length 0 58 581 Semple Rete 96000 He used because ProTools LE does not support sessions Size 65915 8k Channels 4 with mixed audio file types The selected audio Regions in current fie Regions currently chosen 20040115213550 Casa Bj 20040115213550 Add all gt _ Conveft An J Start 0 00 000 gi gt 00 000 T 5 file is shown Click on Done End 0 58 581 al Length 0 58 581 uu l Convert gt Click on Convert _ gt 7 Select a saving file and click on Select indicated by an arrow 6 The computer starts saving the file to the selected file 233 S ORR Sale b D Audio Files b D Fade Files Processing Audio D Ej Video Files Choose a destination folder Cancel Select Click on Select Location Recorder Model PD606 121 Chapter 6 Advanced operations The saved file is added to the audio region list indicated by an arrow 7
193. ile using the lt lt keys By pressing the or gt gt keys Me Fie Ep while the unit is stopped you can skip backward or forward to the beginning of the previous or next audio file See Skip locate functions on page 100 for details Selecting a file from the FILE SEL screen gt While the unit is stopped press the FILE SEL DRV PAT key to bring up the FILE SEL screen on which all audio files recorded to the selected drive are listed FILE SEL FILE HOME Hction BBl uau Act ion BHBz mwau Hction BWBs uau Hction dd wuau Action dais Use the MENU dial to select the desired audio file and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the Home screen of the selected audio file Location Recorder Model PD606 99 Chapter 5 Recording Playback 4 Press the PLAY key to start playback The PLAY indicator is lit You can monitor the playback sound via headphones the internal speaker or the ANALOG OUT connectors 5 To stop playback press the STOP or PAUSE key lt Note gt While operating the unit on battery we recommend using the STOP key to stop playback for saving battery power lt Note gt If you stop playback using the PAUSE key the recorder goes into pause mode The pause mode is automatically released after the pause release time has passed and the recorder completely stops You can set the pause release time using the Pause time item
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195. ing you are ready to make recording to track 1 When the READY indicator on stereo bus channels is flashing you are ready to record mixed signals of channels 1 through 6 to stereo L R tracks unless the record source is set to Digital When you arms all tracks 1 through 6 and stereo L R you can make recording to eight tracks tracks 1 through 6 and the stereo L R tracks lt Note gt When you set the record source of the stereo L R tracks to Digital via the Rec source sel item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode the signal of digital input 7 8 is recorded to the stereo L R tracks Therefore you cannot record the mixed signals of channels 1 through 6 see page 146 When any of tracks is armed the display changes as below In the example below partition 1 which contains no recorded file is loaded When armed the name of the file created by the next recording is shown Also remaining recordable time of the partition is shown below the next file name cem tay et ie ake MAENT SEA UROL DERE 3 E REC R Batti Location Recorder Model PD606 85 Chapter 5 Recording Playback The following table shows the relation between the number of recording tracks and Fs bit combination Rec Trk FS BIT Rec Trk FS BIT i i TB 1TRK s pen ME n SIDUS 44 1kHz 16Bit 48kHz 16Bit it z 24Bit 1TRK ST BUS 44 1kHz 24Bit 48kHz 24Bit 88 2kHz 24Bit 96kHz 24Bit Kl EE 2TRK 176 4kHz 24Bit 192kHz 24Bit
196. ing the warning tone DC IN warning Sets the threshold DC IN voltage for generating the warning tone Power priority Sets the priority of power supply DC IN or battery Active battery Sets the battery priority when using multiple batteries BATT Remain Displays remaining time until battery voltage drops down to the BATT warning thresh old voltage BATT Status Reads and displays the information of a BMS battery BMS Stands for Battery Management System a BMS battery memorizes all data such as battery voltages currents capacities etc By using the data the PD606 can manage the battery precisely Location Recorder Model PD606 171 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu Battery low voltage warning setting BATT warning Using the BATT warning item you can set the threshold low battery voltage for generating the warning tone When the battery voltage drops down to the threshold voltage for warning you can hear the warning tone via headphones To hear the warning tone you must set the BATT warning item on the Error tone menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode to On The default is On See page 165 for details You can also check the remaining time until battery voltage drops down to the thresh old voltage via the BATT Remain menu item See page 178 for details 1 2 3 4 5 172 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key followed
197. ink o ooococnicononanonononacinnnonannconoraononnonannonaonannos 156 False start mode setting False Start scssssssessscecssssccecsssecssssscssessecessescssseccesseesseesseceesecseeses 158 Limiter parameter setting Limiter parameter sssssssssssssssesssesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesssesss 159 ST BUS OUT nominal level setting Stereo out level eese 161 Custom settings for monitoring Monitor CUSTOM e eeeeeeeeeeeeee eene tn etn tn ttn 162 Monitor speaker mute setting Speaker mute esesssssssessssssssssssesesesesesesesesesesesssssssessessseseseses 164 Error tone output setting Error tone seines aaia 165 Chain play mode setting Chain play 4 rese eese esses reete einen tn tnn tn tnnt tn tnt tn tns tn en 168 Pre post fader selection Disk Feed eese eene entente nn tente EEN 169 ROM version checking Version eese eeeeeeeeee eese te ente tn entrain tn tantas Ea 170 BATTERY SETUP Men ii 171 Battery low voltage warning setting BATT warning ocoocconononnnnonnnnoononannonacnconononnonc nonconanoos 172 DC IN low voltage warning setting DC IN warning eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee reete tette nnne 173 Power supply priority setting Power priority s eeeeeeeeseee esee eene entente ttn tn etate 174 Battery priority setting Active battery sesessssssssesssesesesesesesesesesesessssssss
198. ion and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 175 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu lt Battery setting examples gt Example 12 The DC IN power is normally used while a battery set to battery mount 1 is standby for backup Power priority DC IN Active battery BATT1 BATT1 indicator is unlit Status information display SE DC IN is active H Uu Ll E F Dc 1H BATT1 indicator is lit Status information display MONT Pop up window l j iin uh BATT1 is active disconnected PONER CHAHGE H d M ER clearsciear kes BATTE BATT1 indicator is unlit Status information display Pop up window BATT is on power ouer MA standby DC IN is restored BATTI gt gt DC IH S II Clear CLEAR key Dc cl lt Example 2 gt The battery mounted on battery mount 1 is normally used while the DC IN is on standby for backup Power priority BATT Active battery BATT1 BATT1 indicator is lit Status information display BATT1 is active DC IN i tandb P LJ Fi IN is on standby BATT Status information display BATT1 indicator is unlit BATT1 battery is Pop up window being replaced PONER CHANGE ned BATT1 gt gt DC IH lt Clear CLEAR key DC IN is active BATT 1 indicator is lit A BATT1 batte
199. is Off and setting the Gen mode item in the TC SETUP mode to Ext Run External Run the unit automatically starts recording when the unit receives external time code whose frame rate matches the frame rate setting of the PD606 lt Note gt In order to start recording automatically when the unit receives time code the frame rate setting of the unit match the external time code frame rate Before you attempt to make recording make sure that the both frame rates are the same 1 2 3 4 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUP Ger ke net Set JAM usanc clock IHT Frame Pater 25 mode Free Run Gen TCk Gen Ubit mode BOTH Use the MENU dial to select the Recln via ExtTC menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select On or Off TC SETUP Default LTC starter Edit LT start Rer TC Ubit EEEEERRR Rer pause ToIOft SRecIn via ExticiDrf TC PUE Timer Dmin Te SETUPRREecIn via Ex Default LT startk Edit LTC start Fer TC llbi tt EEEEEFFFE Rer Pause TC ff RecIn via ExtT cH TC PWE Timer Smin Flashing Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select from among On and Off
200. is set to ON recording starts from audio data stored ON in the buffer see page 90 The buffered time can be set using the Pre ia rec time menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 154 a FILE FR 14 4 PREV and gt gt NEXT keys These keys have primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed B functions e When unSHIFTed e Pressing the M PREV or gt P NEXT 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 e While editing time or a label in the edit mode pressing the kiq PREV or gt P NEXT key moves the cursor to right or left e When SHIFTed Pressing the Ht4 PREV or gt P NEXT 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 15 JAM switch Used to execute the jamming function see page 95 When this switch is set to ON and the PD606 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 generator mode is set to Free Run Depending on the setting of the JAM mode menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode the PD606 also jams the time code user bits see page 188 PREV CUE NEXT 16 CUE key This key functions as follows depending on the recorder con
201. isplay returns to show the screen on which you can select an editing item If you select Circle Take Sure flashes on the screen Press the ENTER YES key again The PD606 remakes the ALE file and the display returns to show the screen on which you can select an editing item 132 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu lt Note gt As described above executing Circle Take erases the old list If you cancel executing Circle Take in step 4 above press the EXIT key 6 After Remake ALE completes press the EXIT key The display shows the screen for updating the remade ALE file on which Are you sure flashes 7 Press the ENTER YES key The remade ALE file is updated and the display returns to show the screen on which you can select an editing item 8 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu Deleting an ALE file You can delete an ALE file The following procedure example describes how to delete the ALL TAKE ale file 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key MEHO BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC EE ww 2 Use the MENU dial to select the EDIT EDL FILE menu and press the ENTER YES key The unit enters the EDIT EDL FILE menu and the display now shows the ALE screen for selecting an A
202. ite error happens during recording Write error 2 The peak indicator lights due to input overload during analog recording or clipping of the stereo buss Input clip 3 The battery voltage drops below the threshold voltage set by the BATT warning menu item BATT warning 4 The remaining recording time of a disk or a partition gets under the specified time Disk warning 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen HEHU SSP set Project name b Default file namek m Default Trk Hamek Hest event Hohti Record FS2B1t145k 24 Full upedawnt E BS BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC k F k La k k 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Error tone menu item and press the ENTER YES key 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 Eins SYSRFError tone Limiter rarameterk Error fne Stereo out leyveli 4 Monitor custome Sreaker _mutel Up BATT warnings 10n Error tanek Disk warnings 3min Chain rFlast rff Write error On or Off setting Use the MENU dial to select the Write error and press the ENTER YES key The c
203. ive For the stereo L R channels you can select the recording source between digital input 7 8 and the stereo bus You can select the recording source via the Rec source sel item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 146 Pre post fader selection You can select whether you record pre or post fader signals to tracks 1 through 6 By default pre fader is selected so signals are directly sent to tracks 1 through 6 without being affected by the SEND LEVEL controls If you select post fader each input signal is sent to the corresponding track after being controlled by the SEND LEVEL control You can select pre or post fader via the Disk Feed item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 169 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Default file name setting The Default file name menu item selects the default name format of an audio file which is created automatically when recording starts The Default file name is initially set to SCENE NAME Take number So the name of the first file recorded is SCENE_001 wav You can set the desired scene name instead of the default SCENE You can select the default name format from DATE and Reel Number File Number in addition to the default SCENE NAME Take number You can select the default file name via the Default file name item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 140 Maximum file size setti
204. ive only the icon for the selected partition is shown 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The display now shows the MENU list screen MENU BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC 2 Use the MENU dial to select USB to PC and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for USB connection You can select a partition on this EE ww screen HEHU EK MEHU HOUSE to FC BATTER SETUP TC SETUP Connect USE F DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL_FILE Ld RS425 SETUP 2 Use the MENU dial to select the desired partition and press the ENTER YES key USB connection between the PD606 and personal computer is made while the display changes to the screen as shown right below On the computer display two icons for the DVD drive and the selected partition are Sel Partiton DI Flashing Sar shown HEHLIKLISB to PC HEHURUSE to FE Connectina Connect USB Disconnect USER Flashing Sel rartiton PTEM Parti ton PIE 568682 i ge GER BKS kes Yes kev o You can transfer data between the PD606 and computer while the screen on the right above is shown How to unmount the PD606 from the PC To disconnect the PD606 from the personal computer unmount the PD606 drive s from the computer and remove the USB c
205. k the display shows the popup screen as below If you erase the disk press the ENTER YES key If you do not erase the disk press the EXIT key If erasing the disk is properly completed the display automatically returns to the execution screed for disk copy ERHSE disk Ho Blank disk Are uou sure Push YES or HO 114 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Dual drive recording Dual drive recording is a special function which simultaneously records the same data to a mirror DVD RAM disk while recording audio data to a hard disk partition specially for matted for dual drive recording Dual drive recording intends to make a clone disk Therefore editing meta data or disk volume label reel No of an audio file recorded to a hard disk partition is reflected to a mirror DVD RAM disk About mirror disk A DVD RAM disk which is the partner of the current drive formatted for dual drive recording is called a mirror disk When formatting the PD606 internal hard disk partition for dual drive recording a DVD RAM disk set to the DVD RAM drive is automatically assigned as a mirror disk Therefore when making dual drive recording the mirror disk must be set to the drive lt Note gt You cannot record data only to the mirror disk To make it possible to record data only to the mirror disk reformat the current hard disk partition for normal reco
206. ked channel is lit You can control the master gain of the linked channels using the MENU dial To unlink the linked channel press the PAN key of the desired channel while holding down the SHIFT key PAN keys LINK indicators If you rotate the MENU dial while more than one channel is linked the display shows the popup screen below and you can control the master gain using the MENU dial The master gain can be changed from 20 0dB to 0 0dB in O 5dB steps Rotating the MENU dial clockwise increases the gain while rotating it counterclockwise reduces the gain lt Notes gt e Adjust the recording level appropriately so that the level meter does not exceed 0 dB but goes up near to the 0 dB at the loudest part of the signal The reference level is set to 20 dB by default This means a 4 dBu signal indicates 20 dB down from the 24 bit full scale level O dB on the level meter You can set to generate the error tone when the input amplifier clips using the Error tone menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 165 82 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Phase setting for channels 1 through 6 You can reverse the phase of the input signal by pressing the SHIFT key followed by the PFL SEL key of the desired channel The REV indicator under the bargraph meter of a phase reversed channel is lit To disable the phase reverse press the SHIFT key
207. l time code Setting the time code output You can select the time code source Repro or Gen fed from the TIME CODE OUT connector via the Sel TC Out item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 189 Repro Outputs time code recorded on a disk or partition Gen Outputs the internal generator time code lt Note gt By setting the Sel TC out item to Gen the TIME CODE OUT connector can output the internal generator time code when the generator mode is set to FREE RUN or when the generator mode is set to REC RUN or 24H RUN and the unit is in recording mode lt Note gt See TC SETUP menu on page 180 for details about the LTC start time TC user bit editing internal TC generator start time setting the generator user bit setting etc 94 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Force jam to external time code The jam function of the PD606 internal generator allows to take over generating time code after the generator locks to the external time code timing Using the jam function the PD606 time code generator can run with extreme accuracy its own crystal accuracy after it locks to the external time code Therefore you can make PD606 re cording in sync with the VTR even if you disconnect the time code input after the PD606 generator locks to the external time code In other words you can use the PD606 away from the VTR which is essenti
208. lect the desired copy source as the current drive DVD multi drive or a hard disk partition 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the FILE SEL DRV PAT key The display shows the DRIVE SEL screen In this screen DVD represents the DVD multi drive while PTO1 through PT16 represent the hard disk partition DRIVE SEL JEAN CORWIC REEL DLD O m fm Note You can also bring up the DRIVE SEL screen by the procedure below 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 Use the MENU dial to select DRV PAT SEL and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DRIVE SEL screen 2 Use the MENU dial to select the desired partition and press the ENTER YES key The display changes to show the Home screen for the selected partition Location Recorder Model PD606 KUN Chapter 6 Advanced operations Making disk copy The following procedure assumes that partition 1 PTO1 is selected as the current drive and you attempt to copy audio data recorded on the partition to the DVD RAM disk 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The display now shows the MENU list screen S45 SETUP b EATTERY SETUP k TC SETUP k DISKE UTILITY F EDIT ECL FILE k USB to PC
209. lly loads the same audio file at the same position next time you set the same disk to the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown 2 Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen MENOR Ss SETUP BATTERY SETUP IC SETUP EDIT EPL FILE USB to FC F Fh ww DISK UTILITY Fk Edit file namek File info k Delete filek Restore Del filek Format keel Hao sek 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Resume menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current option On or Off starts flashing the default is Off and you can now select the desired option DISK UTILITY Reel Mot Dx Rec Protect Off Fart rFratecti ff File caruk Disk corat UTILITY Resume Feel Hao ack J Rec protect Off Resume KS FPart rFrotectilff File cory Disk corab b Flashing 4 Use the MENU dial to select On or Off and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 210 Location Recorder Model PD606 lected as the current drive Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu Partition protection On Off setting Part protect Using
210. ls Ponit 60 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 4 Basic connections Chapter 4 Basic connections This chapter describes the basic connection between the PD606 and external devices Chapter 4 Table of contents er ge du E 62 Analog audio input connection ceessessesssscescssessecesssacssessesseesaessessesessessesaesacsseseesseseeass 62 Digital audio input connection eee essescesessessescesceecsseesessesesocsaesaessessesesoesacseesseseesesaesneees 63 Time code input connection EEN 63 Sync signal input connection E senten tns ths then ttn ts tassa cn noo non ano nneninnnss 63 OUTPUT CORMOCTI OR mec rm 64 Analog audio output connection EEN 65 Digital audio output connection e esesesesessssesesesesesessesesesesesessesesesesosessesesesesossssesesesesossesesese 65 Time code output connection EEN 65 Sync signal output connection essesesesesessesesesesesessssesesesrsessesesesesesessesesesesesssseseseseseesesesese 65 Stereo bus output CONNECTION EEN 65 euadere 66 USB keyboard connection ceescssessescsscssessescsccssssseecssesseseseseesseseesesacsscsesaesaesnessesesnesassneees 66 PG e nl ee 68 External controller connection ettet retenir rete pene sinan eee egerint aped 68 Power supply connection sceccessssssssscessscscesccsccerssrcsssstsstsaceacescscescesressessesssstsstessenceacees 69 Connection examples cuina i 70 Connection example for recording ll 70 Con
211. ly batteries you do not need to make this setting You can make setting via the Power priority item in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 174 28 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Turning on the power After mounting the battery or connecting the power source such as the AC adaptor to the DC IN connector you can turn on the power by setting the POWER switch to ON The unit starts up and the screen similar to below appears the screen example below shows the one the first time you turn on the power after purchasing the unit POWER switch Sohe Sn Si LTE F This screen shows the current drive is partition 01 of the internal hard disk and there is no file recorded in the partition The internal hard disk has been formatted when shipped So you can make recording to the partition in this condition The hard disk is divided into 16 partitions approxi mately 4 5GB per partition If you want to record a file to another partition select the desired partition by using the drive selection function see page 86 lt Note gt If you make recording to a DVD RAM disk you must format the disk see page 34 and select the DVD RAM drive by using the drive selection function lt Note gt When the power is being supplied from a battery the BATT1 or BATT2 indicator on the top panel lights while the POWER area on the display shows BATT1 or BATT2 T
212. m the BATT Remain item shows the remaining time until the battery voltage reaches the threshold low voltage set by the BATT warning item in one minute steps You can also see the remaining time via the BATT status item see the next page 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key followed by the ENTER YES key 2 Use the MENU dial to select the BATTERY SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the screen for battery related settings MEL BATTER SYS SETUP BATT Warning 13 21 DC IM warning 13 OU Power Priority DC IH Active batters BATT BATT Femain they BATT status Fk TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC FF aun The remaining time until the battery voltage reaches the threshold low voltage is shown in one minute at the position indicated by an arrow below BATTER F BATT warning 13 2U DC IH warning 13 DU Power Priority DC IH Active battery BATTI BATT kemain 4h BATT status L m Note The displayed time is calculated from the current power consumption so it varies depending on the condition The unit display the remaining time only as a guide and we do not guarantee the time Note When a non BMS battery or the DC IN power is active BATT remain does not display the remaining time When a non BMS battery is active h m is shown When DC IN is active lt DC IN gt is show
213. me year month day hour minute second 5 LTC start time information LTC time at the beginning of recording 6 LTC end time information LTC time at the end of recording 7 Duration information of audio area shown in time code 8 File occupying space 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown 2 Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen HEHUK DISK UTILITY Edit file namek File info k Delete filet Restore Del filek Format Reel Hao sek 545 SETUP BATTERY SETUP 3 Use the MENU dial to select the File Info menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display changes to show the Edit descriptor screen on which you can view the current file information You can view the descriptor information on the next level screen while the other items are shown on this screen You can scroll the screen by rotating the MENU dial DISK UTILITY UTILITVRFile info Edit file namek SC La gt File info P Egit E a oe Dy USSL LE Lor F Delete fileb ki isML descrigstork Restore Del filer Date Piikki kikk Format k EE imeri ak Feel Ho xxu Start idee e t 4 While Edit descriptor is highlighted press the ENTER YES key
214. meric keys for entering characters pressing any other alphanumeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically Pressing the CLEAR key clears the character at the cursor position 3 After editing the reel number press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 36 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Replacing the internal hard disk drive You can replace the internal hard disk drive with the optional Model EX HD1 hard disk drive by following the procedure below lt Note gt Before you replace the hard disk drive turn off the power and remove the AC adaptor or battery Handle the optional and internal hard disk drives gently and care fully because they contain precision parts Optional hard disk drive Model EX HD1 lt Note gt The optional hard disk is formatted when shipped so you do not have to format it after mounting y it to the PD606 Xx P 1 Loosen the four fixed screws around battery mount 1 and remove the panel The internal hard disk drive appears as indicated in the figure below Fixed screw 1 Fixed screw 2 Fixed screw 3 Fixed screw 4 Internal hard disk drive 2 Loosen the two fixed screws which fixes the hard disk drive and remove the hard disk drive The fixed screws are not removed Grip the screw heads by fingers and pull out the hard disk drive The drive is connected to the connector inside so take great c
215. n Note When the battery priority is set by the Active battery item the remaining time of the prior battery is shown When the active battery changes the remaining time of the other battery is shown Note The BATT Remain item only displays BATTER F the remaining time Unlike the other menu items BATT warning 123 2U pressing the ENTER YES key does not change DC IM warnings 213 90 anything Power Priority DC IN d Active batterJ BHTTI BATT Remains thas BATT status kb 3 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 178 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu Battery status BATT status The BATT status item displays the information of a battery with BMS Battery Management System 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key followed by the ENTER YES key 2 Use the MENU dial to select the BATTERY SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the screen for battery related settings MEHL b BATTERY F S75 SETUP b BATT warning 113 20 F DC IM warnina 113 DU TC SETUP b Power PriorituibC IA DISKE UTILITY Active batterJ BHTTI EDIT EDL FILE k BATT Remain hh USE to PC k BATT status bk 3 Use the MENU dial to select BATT status menu item and press the ENTER YES key The unit reads BMS battery data and displays the following information BATTERY BAT
216. n export a recorded file including time code information to a BWF compatible application Can be used with the optional AC adaptor or IDX ENDURA battery V mount type You can stack up to four batteries for longer recording time Built in the internal generator with the jam sync function The unit is equipped with the time code input output connectors XLR so you can stripe not only the internal time code but also an external time code TIME CODE IN OUT connectors Provides the word sync function allowing synchronization with external digital equipment DIGITAL VO AUTO INPUT SELECT WORD VIDEO IN and WORD OUT connectors Equipped with the USB PC port for PC connection You can directly connect to a PC allowing to mount the internal hard disk and DVD drives to the PC The unit also provides the USB HOST port for future expansion In addition the USB KYBD port is also provided for USB keyboard connection which allows you to enter file names and volume labels from a USB keyboard DC IN DC OUT USB port Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 1 Main features Provides the stereo bus output connector XLR 5 pin From this connector and output channels 1 through 6 you can output eight channel signals reno es anc zNC ST BUS OUT XLR LcoLo 3 COLD Stereo bus output connector You can export a recorded audio file to the AV
217. nd press the ENTER YES key to confirm your Note When a protected partition is loaded the WI icon is shown on the Home display as well as the DRIVE SEL display as shown below DRIVE SEL DRUTE REEL JOUE Sog PTOILSOGZ PTEZI SAAS PTAL S04 PTB4L SAAS 00 0000 00 F ILES c Location Recorder Model PD606 211 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu HDD operating time display HDD Ope Time Using the HDD Ope Time item you can view the operating time of the internal hard disk drive since it is formatted at the factory lt Note gt The internal hard disk drive as well as the optional hard disk drive Model EX HD1 is formatted at the factory and then used for testing and inspection Therefore if you check the hard disk operating time just after purchasing the unit it may not show 0000H 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown 2 Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen HEHLIE DISK UTILITY SYS SETUP V Edit file namer BATTERY SETUP File info F TC SETUP k m Delete filet DISE UTILITY F Restore Del filet EDIT EPL FILE Format USE to FC k Reel Hao set 3 Use the MENU dial to scroll down the screen until you
218. nection example for recording 2 71 Location Recorder Model PD606 61 Chapter 4 Basic connections Input connection Analog audio signals mic line Digital audio signals External time code Sync signal Analog audio input connection The PD606 provides six analog mic line input channels channels 1 through 6 The balanced XLR 3 31 type connector on each channel accepts a wide range of audio signal level from mic to line Each channel provides the input selector LINE or MIC power supply for micro phone limiter circuit and HPF high pass filter The power supply for microphone supports both phantom power P48 and A B power T12 which allows the PD606 to accept various condenser microphones The limiter threshold and ratio can be adjusted using the Limiter parameter item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 159 As for the HPF you can adjust the cutoff frequency and select the slope curve To record an analog audio signal follow the procedure below for details see Chapter 5 Recording Playback 1 Set the INPUT SEL switch on the top panel to the appropriate position LINE or MIC according to the input source 2 Select the Microphone power switch appropriately when you use a microphone 3 Connect an analog source to the ANALOG IN connector 62 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 4 Basic connections Digital audio input connection The PD606 accepts di
219. new information press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Deleting descriptor information Unused descriptor information can be deleted 1 2 Select a line you want to delete and press the ENTER YES key You can now edit the line as described above Press the CLEAR key repeatedly to clear the whole information and press the ENTER YES key The line is deleted while the subsequent lines move up 200 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode DISK UTILITY menu e Viewing XML Chunk data information You can view and edit iXML Chunk data via the iXML descriptor item 1 Select XML descriptor and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the iXML descriptor information UTILITVRFile into UTILITY File info CoRR lJ LA DESCRIFTOR Edit _descriet ork T EUM Md Tage A i4ML descrirtarr encodina E Date See aes lt BWIEXML A Et Lie loo lt PROJECT lt PROJECT 1 2 Rotate the MENU dial to scroll the iXML Chunk data e Editing XML Chunk data information You can edit any desired iXML Chunk data 1 Use the MENU dial to select the line of the desired data and press the ENTER YES key The leftmost character flashes and you can now make editing UTILITY File infa UTILITY File infa i amp zML DESCRIPTOR inhL DESCRIPTOR amp ixml version 1 8 ESO versions 11 4 encaoding UTF 8 73 encodins UTF
220. nformation files such as a diagnoses file About an ALE file An ALE file is an EDL Edit Decision List file for exporting audio data created by the PD606 to an AVID system Because it is a text file a personal computer easily reads it Note that the start and end time values of the file are referenced to the BWF time reference and data length The ALE file is also used for the PD606 list play function DVD RAM disk or Partition p Resume rsm BWFF Creating a new ALE file You can create a new ALE file on a recorded DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition In the procedure described below we assume that more than one audio file BWF is created on the DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition set to the PD606 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key MENU BATTER SETUP k TC SETUF k DISK UTILITY F EDIT EDL FILE k USE to PC k 2 Use the MENU dial to select the EDIT EDL FILE menu and press the ENTER YES key The unit enters the EDIT EDL FILE menu and the display now shows the ALE screen for selecting an ALE file MEHU p HEHORALE P SYS SETUP b Select ALE file BATTERY SETUP Hew file gt DISK UTILITY F EDIT EDL FILE F USE to PC k Note If no ALE file exists on the disk or partition only New file gt is shown as the screen example above If any ALE file exists
221. ng The maximum recording size per file can be selected The default size is 2GB You can change it to 4GB according to the capacity of your personal computer which receives an audio file created by the PD606 You can select the maximum file size via the Max file length item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 155 Partition link setting This setting is valid only when you make recording to a hard disk partition If partition link is enabled when there is no recording space left in the current partition during recording the unit automatically creates a new file in the next partition and contin ues recording to it By default partition link is disabled You can select partition link setting via the Auto part link item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 156 Error tone output setting During recording if the unit encounters the following problems the error tone is output for warning 1 A write error happens during recording 2 The input amplifier is clipped during recording 3 The battery voltage drops below the specified level 4 The remaining volume of a disk or partition becomes less than the specified volume You can make error tone output setting via the Error tone item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 165 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Mixer settings The mixer section provides the function for mixing and sending
222. ng using a BMS battery if the remaining time until the battery drops down to the threshold voltage becomes less than one minute the warning message appears on the display And after a minute passes the unit auto matically stops recording When you make recording using a non BMS battery if the battery voltage reaches the threshold voltage the warning message appears on the display And after a minute the unit automatically stop recording If another spare battery is also mounted the unit automatically switches the power source to it after the warning message appears on the display When you make recording using a lithium ion battery we recommend setting the threshold voltage to around 12 9V because the output voltage of a lithium ion battery drops down rapidly after it reaches around 12 9V Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu DC IN low voltage warning setting DC IN warning Using the DC IN warning item you can set the threshold low battery voltage for generating the warning tone when an external battery is connected to the DC IN connector When the battery voltage drops down to the threshold voltage for warning you can hear the warning tone via headphones 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key followed by the ENTER YES key 2 Use the MENU dial to select the BATTERY SETUP menu and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the screen for battery related settings
223. nt Th p del Fostex MODEL PD606 e model name power require LOCATION RECORDER ment and serial number for the PD FOSTEX CO 606 are indicated on the bottom INPUT 12 24VDC side SERIAL NO KENE EE EA hg MADE IN JAPAN 12 Location Recorder Model PD606 Introduction Cautions for use If you make recording or playback using a DVD RAM disk do not hang the unit using the shoulder belt which may damage the DVD drive Put the unit on a horizontal surface within the adjustable range of the height adjustment arm You can put the unit vertically when you make recording to the internal hard disk Precautions on installation Do not install the unit in the following conditions In an extremely hot or cold place In a moist place In a vibrated place In a dusty place In a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a magnetic field In the direct sunshine In the direct shower or rain Notes on moisture condensation When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense on the drive display panels etc In sucha case leave the unit for a while until it warms up and evaporates any moisture Location Recorder Model PD606 ERE Introduction EIN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 1 Main features Chapter 1 Main features Location Recorder Model PD606 15 Chapter 1 Main features Main features and functions Provide
224. nt Ho opp Record FS amp Bit 48k 24 Full ugedon B 8z BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC ES ww 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Chain play menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option oy ok SYS Chain Flay Sreaker mute On SrPeaker mute Up Error tonel Error tonek Chain rlas10ff Chain rlas BIZi Flashing Adjust RICK Adjust RICK Versi ork Wersionk You can select from among Off Pause and AutoPly the default is Off Off The unit stops when an audio file is played back to the end The unit pauses at the beginning of the next audio file when an audio file is played Pause back to the end The unit continuously plays back all audio files following the current file on the cur AutoPly rent disk or partition in the numerical order When the unit plays back the last file to the end it stops 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 168 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Pre post fader selection Disk Feed The Disk Feed menu item selects whether you record pre or post fader signals to tracks 1 through 6 By default pre fader is selected
225. nt drive is set to the DVD drive and the disk is running Before you eject the disk make sure that the disk stopped the PAUSE indicator is unlit Also note that it takes some time to eject the disk Do not press the PLAY F FWD or REW key 2 BATT1 indicator Lights up when the battery mounted to battery mount 1 is supplying the power see page 29 for details 3 BATT2 indicator Lights up when the battery mounted to battery mount 2 is supplying the power see page 29 for details Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 3 Names and Functions 10 11 12 INPUT SEL switches Each switch selects the input gain LINE or MIC Set it appropriately according to the analog audio input source of the corresponding channel see page 79 for details Microphone power supply switches You should set each switch to the appropriate position depending on the microphone connected to the corresponding input see page 79 DM No power is supplied For a dynamic microphone 48V 48 V phantom power is supplied T12 12 VA B power T12 is supplied HPF frequency controls Each control adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter for the corresponding input see page 80 The adjustable range is from 50 Hz to 300 Hz HPF switches Each switch selects the high pass filter response from the followings see page 80 OFF 6 dB oct and 12 dB oct STOP key indicator green
226. nu item you can edit the reel number of the currently selected disk or partition Note that the reel number set here is also reflected to the volume label The following procedure assumes that a disk or partition you want to edit the reel number of is loaded lt Note gt If you edit the reel number volume label of the partition used for Dual Drive Recording the edited result is also reflected to the DVD RAM disk for Dual Drive Record ing 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown 2 Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen MENU DISK UTILITY TC SETUP y Delete fileb gO TSK UTILITY Restore Del filer EDIT EDL FILE F eier A USB to PL Reel Hot asst 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Reel No menu item and press the ENTER YES key The leftmost character of the current reel number flashes and you can now edit the reel number DISK UTILITVE UTILITY Reel Ho File info k File info k Delete filek Delete filek Restore Del filek rk Restore Del filek Format P Format k lashing Reel Hao sek Reel Ho HEH Rec Protecti Off Fec Protect Off 4 Use the MENU dial or the alphanumeric keys to enter a desired reel numb
227. o adjust the display contrast Rotating the MENU dial clockwise weakens the contrast while rotating the dial counter clockwise strengthens the contrast 3 Press the ENTER YES key to confirm the setting The display contrast is set The popup screen is dismissed and the unit exits the contrast adjustment mode Turning off the power Before you turn off the power make sure that the unit stops access to the drive To turn off the power switch the POWER switch to the OFF position The display backlight flashes weakly and slowly This indicates that the internal TC genera tor is still working after turning off the main unit The time until the TC generator turns off is set to five minutes by default however you can set it to the desired time via the TC PWR Timer item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 195 MEN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Internal clock setting The PD606 offers realtime clock The realtime clock data is used for a default file name when creating a new audio file on a disk the file creation date time information the time code start time when recording a time code by the internal time code generator and so on see Notes below The realtime clock is adjusted according to the local time when shipped therefore set the time to your local time before using the PD606 by following the procedure below lt Note gt The realtime clock date is use
228. o file entry is edited Deleting an unnecessary ALE file Editing an ALE file name You can edit an existing ALE file name and resave the edited name The following example shows how to edit the ALL TAKE ale ALE file created in the op eration example described earlier 1 3 4 5 6 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key MENU BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC EE ap we Use the MENU dial to select the EDIT EDL FILE menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the ALE list for selecting a desired ALE file from among the existing ALE files in the ALE list example below ALL TAKE ale is shown MEHL f HEHUKOL EK SYS SETUP Select ALE file BATTERY SETUP ALL THEE ale TC SETUP S Heu files DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC That e a While ALL TAKE ale is highlighted press the ENTER YES key After showing Please wait the display changes to show the screen for ALE file editing Use the MENU dial to select Edit ALE name and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for file name editing on which the leftmost character of the current name flashes EMURALEREdit ALE MENLIFALEFEJit ALE ALL TAKE ale Edit file name Deiere ALE filer Save ALE filer ERE TAR Sale Remake ALEP HEdit HLE namek Wideo form
229. ode DISK UTILITY menu Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del file Using the Restore Del file menu item you can restore a hidden file which is deleted by the Delete file menu lt Note gt A file deleted by computer operation cannot be restored 1 3 4 5 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown Use the MENU dial to select the DISK UTILITY menu and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen MEHU b PISE UTILITY 513 SETUP BATTERY SETUP JEdit file namek File info k Delete filek Restore Del filek Format F Reel Hos Dok EDIT EDL FILE USB to FC a a Lal DISK UTILITY a k Use the MENU dial to select the Restore Del file menu item and press the ENTER YES key The display goes down to the RESTORE FILE screen which shows the list of hidden audio files If no hidden file which can be restored exists No Deleted File is shown DISK UTILITY UTILITY k S file Edit file namek FESTORE FILE File info k SOG a Wa Delete filer I e ageeeee WSL Restore Del filek xke eese La Format pese peo ee ok Laut Reed Hao or Select a file you want to restore using the MENU dial and press the ENTER YES key The unit restores the file
230. of Pro Tools see the instructions supplied with Pro Tools Note that the screen examples below may look different from the screen you actually see Also note that the procedure below is assumed that the PD606 is connected to the PC Macintosh and the USB to PC menu in the SYS SETUP menu is set to CONNECT 1 2 3 4 Start up the application software Pro Tools in this example Click on Audio on the Pro Tools screen to pop up the audio region list menu indicated by an arrow 1 Select and click on the Import Audio menu from the popup menu indicated by an arrow 2 Click on Audio Import Audio Select and click on Import Audio Select and click on DVD drive or partition on the desktop indicated by an arrow3 The disk volume label in the example shown on the next page shows the default tentative name If you edit the volume label Reel Number in the process of disk formatting the edited volume label is shown 120 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Import Aud CEASE 2 Adaptec Toast 4 1 10 2 6 Y PA LO DEdit 1 1 ODIT YFR DA Jovao ovo Fedezs z Select and click on DVD c TEEN A ZO ZA YPR o drive or partition 5 Select and click on an audio file in the bwff directory on the disk indicated by an arrow 4 The selected audio f
231. of a key if available is labeled under the key lt Note gt When the shift mode is on pressing any key which has a shifted function executes the shifted function and turns off the shift mode About Non shift mode and Shift mode Some keys have the secondary function which is available when the SHIFT indicator is lit i e in the Shift mode while the primary func tion is available when the SHIFT indicator is unlit i e in the Non shift mode In this manual we sometimes say when SHIFTed and when unSHIFTed instead of when the SHIFT indicator is lit or in the Shift mode and when the SHIFT indicator is unlit or in the Non shift mode respectively lt Example of a key with a SHIFTed function gt For example the LIGHT CONTRAST key as shown on the left has the secondary SHIFTed function which is labeled under the key When unSHIFTed See pressing this key turn on the backlight of the dis play When SHIFTed pressing this key adjusts the display contrast Location Recorder Model PD606 EM Chapter 3 Names and Functions 3 QUICK SET key QUICK SET Pressing this key enters the quick setup mode In this mode you can directly select the setting items shown in the status indication area on the Home screen see page 74 for details To cancel the quick setup mode press the EXIT key 4 TIME TC SET key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions e When
232. on the Home screen pressing the CIRCLE TAKE key again cancels Circle Take AIR seo creta IIA yy y A AA POWER SE Hl FIEIDI TC amp EH UFIDLU POLUE BATTAL Canceling Circle Take SiL lel REC R 0 0 barri Select Entry all gt or any desired audio file and press the ENTER YES key If you select Entry all gt and press the ENTER YES key all audio file entries are shown on the screen you can scroll through the list by rotating the MENU dial MEHLIFHLEREGdit Entra PH sei new entries Entra all DD seek MAL BAS dote WAJ BGS Seok WAJ Bd stock Mu au If you select an individual audio file and press the ENTER YES key Sel next entry is shown and you can make another selection successively Note that the audio file entries added to the ALE file are omitted from the audio entry selection list After adding all desired files to the ALE file press the EXIT key The display now shows the screen as below on which you can check the entries In the screen example below audio file 001 is added HEHLIKHLEFEdit Ent r3 H ile entries ke Wa After adding audio file entries press the EXIT key The display returns to the screen for selecting an item for editing the ALE file Press the EXIT key again or use the MENU dial to select Save ALE file and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the screen for saving the ALE file on which Are you s
233. ops up the battery power voltage in V Releasing the EXIT BATT key returns the meters to the stereo buss level monitoring and dismiss the popup window When you use a non BMS battery only the display pops up the battery power voltage ST BUS bar graph meters EXIT BATT key CUR BHTT1 15 3Uaolt Shows the Shows the BATT1 BATT2 remaining remaining amount amount y MEN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Dismounting the battery To dismount the battery make sure that the power is off and remove the battery while pressing the release button on the IDX ENDURA battery or press down the eject lever on the PD606 Eject lever on the PD606 E i 4 wi lt Note gt Dispose the used battery properly see the instruction manual of your battery Keep the removed battery away from children Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Using DC IN Connecting the AC adaptor You can connect the AC adaptor or another appropriate power source to the DC IN connector on the left side panel of the PD606 If you use the AC adaptor insert the XLR 4 32 type connector of the AC adaptor to the DC IN connector until it is locked then connect the AC plug to the AC main outlet see the figure below lt Notes gt e When you
234. option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode 174 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu Battery priority setting Active battery Using the Active battery item you can select the prior battery BATT1 or BATT2 when you set batteries to both the BATT1 and BATT2 See Battery setting examples on pages 176 and 177 for the examples of battery priority set ting The setting you make using this item is reflected to the POWER area on the display You can also make the prior battery setting via the quick setup mode see page 77 lt Note gt If the voltage of the prior battery drops down to the threshold voltage set via the BATT warning item the unit change the active battery to the other one in the manner described below Note that when the unit changes the active battery the setting of the Active battery item also changes BMS battery If the time until the battery voltage drops down to the threshold voltage set via the BATT warning item becomes less than one minute the active battery changes automatically Non BMS battery If the battery drops down to the threshold voltage set via the BATT warning item the display shows the warning message and the active battery changes automatically Note that even if you replace the prior battery with a new one the active battery does not change If you want to make
235. orroe 37 Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Preparation of power supply The unit can operate on the mobile IDX ENDURA or NP 1 type battery as well as the dedicated AC adaptor I D IDX ENDURA battery NP 1 type battery Holder and holder plate for the NP series Dedicated AC adaptor optional lt Note gt The IDX ENDURA battery NP 1 type battery including the holder and holder plate and AC adaptor are not included with the unit For the information about the AC adaptor ask your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station lt Note gt In general a battery is not charged when shipped Therefore before using the battery you must charge it according to the manual of the battery note that the PD606 does not provide the battery charge function Also note that you must handle the battery correctly according to the manual of the battery lt Note gt You can mount the NP 1 battery housed in the dedicated holder to the PD606 without any special parts however the holder projects from the PD606 body If you want to mount the NP 1 battery housed in the dedicated holder to the PD606 without projecting from the PD606 body the optional mounting hardware Model EX BP1 is needed Ask your dealer or the local Fostex service station for installing the mounting hardware The mounting hardware must be installed
236. osesesesesesesesesesesesssesese 175 Battery setting examrpl s seiss tese eee t ad 176 Battery remaining time BATT Remain eres eee ee enne tn tnn tn conan nono nonaonanonaonon 178 Battery status BAT E Status eebe tete tee e tete Ee 179 TG SETUP MEN ertet recae uil Id Nee ces de T A LII le E ide 180 System clock selection Sync clock eese eese esee eee teen eet eaaa aa 181 TC frame rate selection Frame rate eese eene tnt tntntn state tn senten senatu 182 Generator mode selection Gen model 183 Internal TC generator setting Set Gen TC esee eene reete tete ennt tetto tn etate tne non 184 User bit setting Set Gen UDbit iii iia 186 Jam mode setting JAM mode 1 1211 inanici n 188 Time code output source selection Sel TC Out seess 189 Default LTC start time setting Default LTC start e eeeeeeeeeees esee eee ee eren eterna tnntnn 190 LTC start time editing Edit LTC start ini nia tii 191 UBIT setting of playback time code Ref TC Ubit eere esses esee te entere tnenn 192 Time code output while paused Rep pause TC eese ener 193 Automatic recording start by external TC Recin via ExtTC eese 194 Internal TC generator power off timer setting TC PWR Timer eerte 195 DISK UTILITY MEN ie 196 Editing a file name Edit file name es esecesceseeceecsesecencssceccesecc
237. ostex products The following PD606 options and related products are available Ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for details about them such as prices specifications etc You can also get product information from our web site below http www fostex com Options AC adaptor Model AD15 4300 or AD 15C 1 8 inch hard disk drive Model EX HD1 Battery plate Model EX BP1 Soft case Model ZP 62 Related products Location recorder Model PD204 DVD multitrack recorder Model DV824 Portable location recorder Model FR 2LE Personal powered monitor Model 6301B BX BE Stereo headphones Model T20RPMKII T 5 T 7 T4ORPMKII T50RP Location Recorder Model PD606 19 Chapter 1 Main features 20 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 This chapter explains what you should do before using the PD606 for the first time including power connection internal clock setting and preparation of the DVD RAM disk It also explains how to replace the internal hard disk drive Chapter 2 Table of contents Preparation of power supply scsceceseseneeesetenseersessenenecereneseneranenensenenseenenenssersnenenarsoeerssesents 22 Mo nting the Battery uci dia 23 Important settings for using the battery ENEE 24 Battery priority setting essential when using more than one battery 24 Low battery warning Set
238. osure 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 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 point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only with dry cloth 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 Reauiring 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 ope
239. otating the MENU dial you can select the desired offset time within the range between 12 00 and 13 00 Example London 0 00 Tokyo 9 00 Los Angels 8 00 7 00 SuSkdiust ETC Lookue RTC a vimmsip TG mb Time Zone iTi mashing 7 After entering all data press the ENTER YES key to start running the clock lt Note gt We recommend entering a time shortly ahead of now such as one minute ahead in step 5 above and pressing the ENTER YES key in step 7 above at the moment when the current time reaches the entered time 8 Press the EXIT key repeatedly to exit the MENU mode ME Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Preparation of a DVD RAM disk The internal DVD multi drive of the PD606 features a slim drive and accepts a non cartridge DVD RAM disk 4 7GB 2 3 x or more than 3x An unused DVD RAM disk must be formatted in UDF 1 5 Inserting a disk The following procedure assumes that partition 1 PTO1 which has no recorded file is currently selected 1 2 3 Slide the OPEN lever to the right The cover of the disk tray opens a little so you can open the cover by hand Insert a disk to the drive slot The unit loads the disk and reads the disk information When the unit is shipped from the factory the current drive is set to the internal hard disk drive so the display shows the Home screen for partition 1 Therefore
240. ou can now select the desired option SSP Pause time l E mir Keyboard Sel Us SySkHutao Part link Pause time i khmin Keyboard Sel Us Fre rec time la sec Fre rec time 1H sec Max file lenath ap link Off Auto Part False start Rename m a Max file lengthi 2G Auto Part link DIZi False start Rename r Flashing Selectable between On and Off the default is Off Off ends At the point when there is no remaining space left on the current partition recording On At the point when there is no remaining space left on the current partition the unit continues recording on the next partition 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode EL Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu lt Note gt To make continuous recording the next partition to the current partition must have enough recordable space It is recommended that no recording has been made to the next partition before making continuous recording The following shows how continuous recording is made depending on the setting of the Max file length item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode It is assumed to attempt to record 6GB audio data to partition 1 PTO1 with Auto part link set to On e When
241. ould be affected by generation of noise in some cases FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE Including non EU countries as of March 2007 lt AUSTRIA gt NAME ATEC Audio u Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH ADD Im Winkel 5 A 2325 Velm Austria TEL 43 2234 74004 FAX 43 2234 74074 lt BELGIUM gt NAME General Audio ADD Raymond Pelgrimslaan 101 B 1702 Groot Bijgaarden Belgium TEL 32 2 4630650 FAX 32 2 4661500 lt DENMARK gt NAME SC Sound ApS ADD Malervej 2 DK 2630 Taastrup Denmark TEL 45 4399 8877 FAX 45 4399 8077 lt FINLAND gt NAME Noretron Oy Audio ADD P O Box 22 FIN 02631 Espoo Finland TEL 358 9 5259330 FAX 358 9 52593352 lt FRANCE gt NAME Sennheiser France ADD 128 bis avenue Jean Jaures 94851 Ivry sur Seine Cedex France TEL 33 1 4987 0300 FAX 33 1 4987 0324 lt GERMANY gt NAME Mega Audio GmbH ADD Stromberger Str 32 D 55411 Bingen Germany TEL 49 6721 94330 FAX 49 6721 32046 lt GREECE gt NAME Bon Studio S A ADD 6 Zaimi Street Exarchia 106 83 Athens Greece TEL 30 210 3809 605 606 607 608 FAX 30 210 3845 755 210 3827 868 lt ICELAND gt NAME I D elrf electronic Ltd ADD ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK ICELAND TEL 354 588 5010 FAX 354 588 5011 lt ITALY gt NAME Proel S p A ADD Zona Via Alla Ruenia 37 43 64027 Sant Omero Teramo Italy TEL 39 08
242. own Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode The current setting is shown in the status area on the Home screen Note As shown in the table above you cannot make pull up or pull down setting when the TC frame is 25fps If you set the Pull up down menu item to 0 1 or 0 1 when the TC frame is 25fps FOF or 8 32 is shown in the status information area on the Home screen Note While pulled up or down the PD606 can lock to an external clock video frame pulse or field pulse with a frame rate shown in the table above 100PPM Note When the system clock cannot lock to the external or internal clock the popup window on the right appears on the display In this case the unit may malfunction Consult your local Fostex service department Location Recorder Model PD606 145 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Recording source setting Rec source sel The Rec source sel menu item selects record sources in pairs 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHO p BATTER SETUP k TC SETUP k DISK UTILITY F EDIT EDL FILE F USB to PC k
243. page 146 for details PAUSE key REC key LINK MAS LOCATE ba FLE FR CUE CIRCLE TAKE IT EN a s n 90 TL ST BUS 1 Press the READY key to arm the desired track for recording The READY indicator for the armed track starts flashing in red If you attempt to start recording when no track is armed Select ready is shown 2 Slide the REC key The PD606 automatically creates a new audio file and starts recording to it The file name given to the created audio file depends on the setting of the Default file name item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode 3 To stop recording press the PAUSE key During recording only the PAUSE key is effective To stop the recorder completely press the STOP key after pressing the PAUSE 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 SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 152 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 recorded sound by pressing the PLAY key in this condition Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback About overloading durin
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245. pansimzaslbifiuzf Delete flashing Press the ENTER YES key again to delete the cue point from the list The display returns to the home screen To exit the CUE LIST screen press the EXIT key Adding a new cue point to the cue point list While the CUE LIST screen is shown you can add a new cue point to the list Select a desired cue number which does not hold data By pressing the ENTER YES key time data of the current recorder position is set as the cue point In the example below Cue 05 is set when the current recorder position is 01h 58m 20s f sf LTC time CUE LISTE LTCo Hi ECFSTART Behe 22 Hz BCFEND 63 Cue B3 Hd Cue Bd D kbO lm 79 61h25mb5 614 Em11 h m CUE LISTE cL TC Hi BC STHET BH a nz2ms4 Hz ECFEHD Dk mz H3 Cue 83 BmIh25mads Cue m4 EilhdB8ml1 Cue 63 61h58m26 To exit the CUE LIST screen press the EXIT key EAM Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Basic playback Normal audio playback The following procedure assumes that an audio file is recorded to a DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition 1 Press the SHIFT key followed by the FILE SEL DRV PAT key to enter drive select mode 2 Use the MENU dial to select the desired drive and press the ENTER YES key 3 Select the desired audio file you want to play back using either of the following methods Selecting a f
246. r n Input clie n BATT uarnina Orn Disk warnins 3min SYSRError tone Error tone Write error On Fi Input clirF n BATT warnings 10n Disk Warning 1 Flashing Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Selectable Off or between 1min and 9min in one minute steps the default is 3min If the remaining recording time of a disk or a partition gets under the specified time while you set Disk warning to On the warning tone is output by the pattern on the right Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 167 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Chain play mode setting Chain play The Chain play menu item selects how the recorder behaves after playback of an audio file finishes By default the recorder stops at the playback end point However you can make the recorder pause at the beginning of the next audio file or play the next audio file until all audio files on a disk or a partition are played back 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen HEHU b SE t namek Default file name m Default Trk Hamek Mext eve
247. r Model PD606 23 24 Chapter 3 Names and Functions When SHIFTed You can reverse the input phase of each channel When reversed the REV indicator below the bar graph meter is lit see page 83 e PAN key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions When unSHIFTed Selects the pan mode for sending the channel signal to the stereo bus Each press of the key switches among three modes L left C center OFF and R right The indicator of the selected pan mode is lit see page 83 When SHIFTed Switches on off of the link function of each channel The LINK indicator for a linked channel is lit You can control the link master gain by the LINK MASTER dial see page 82 f SEND LEVEL control Controls the channel send level to the stereo bus see page 83 Note that when the Disk Feed item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode is set to Post it controls the send level to the corresponding track as well as the send level to the stereo bus see page 169 g PEAK LINK indicator Lights in green when the channel is linked Lights or flashes in red when the input signal reaches the peak level h GAIN control Controls the channel input gain Depending on the setting of the INPUT SEL switch on the top panel you can control the gain within the following ranges When the INPUT SEL switch is set to LINE 4dBu to 32dBu e When the
248. r of the Stereo bus channels LM LIM indicator of each channel 1 through 6 ST BUS MASTER LJ ELM Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Adjusting the input gain for channels 1 through 6 Using the GAIN control you can adjust the input gain for each channel The nominal input level can be adjusted within the following range e When the LINE MIC switch is set to LINE 32dBu to 4dBu e When the LINE MIC switch is set to MIC 34dBu to 70dBu You can adjust the input gain regardless of track arming safe ready condition ST BUS MASTER GAIN control lt About gain adjustment gt The PD606 controls the gain by the advanced digital control volume with the latest technology which offers the following advantages 1 Improvement of audio quality by simplifying the analog circuit 2 Controls the volume of an input signal and can be used as an analog limiter with no sound deterioration unlike a conventional VCA limiter This volume control provides the zero crossing control function which restrains an unwanted stepping noise lt Zero crossing control function gt The zero crossing is the instantaneous point at which there is no voltage present indicated by arrows in the figure on the ov right The zero crossing control function ES Pa Z alters the audio level at the zero crossing point to prevent generating a stepping noise of a digitally controlled volume
249. r using the USB PC connector do not connect any device to the USB HOST connec tor DC IN 12 24V connector XLR 4 32 type male Connects the optional AC adaptor or an external battery gt FER SS 3 nc 4 12 24V DC OUT connectors Hirose 4 pin HR10A 7R 4S type female Outputs DC 12 V 0 5 A power You can supply power to an external device G fo FES sy ELO EX 4 12 24V ADJUST lever Used to adjust the protector on the left of the rear panel see page 25 Location Recorder Model PD606 44 Chapter 3 Names and Functions Right side panel J al ANALOG IN JPARALLEL op REMOTE 1 ANALOG INPUT connectors XLR 3 31 type balanced These connector receive analog audio signals mic or line level which can be sources of channels 1 through 6 O 1 GND 2 HOT E lt p 3 COLD 2 ADJUST lever Used to adjust the protector on the right of the rear panel see page 25 3 TIME CODE OUT connector XLR 3 32 type balanced Outputs time code GND e vA HOT T O 3 COLD 4 TIME CODE IN connector XLR 3 31 type balanced Inputs external time code Di 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 42 Location Recorder Model PD606 10 Chapter 3 Names and Functions WORD IN termination switch Terminates the word input signal by setting the switch to ON WORD VIDEO IN and
250. rating 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 Appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the appliance Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug inlet can be easily pulled out by hand Main plug is used as the disconnection device It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely Safety Instructions Table of contents Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions 11 Keep these instructions 12 Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat
251. rder Model PD606 CIRCLE TAKE FALSE START 18 19 20 21 Chapter 3 Names and Functions CIRCLE TAKE FALSE START key This key has primary unSHIFTed and secondary SHIFTed functions e When unSHIFTed Adds to the beginning of the name of the current audio file If the name of the current audio file already has O at the beginning pressing this key deletes see page 128 When SHIFTed Pressing this key after making recording cancels the recording False start function see page 88 You can select whether the canceled file is stored to or deleted from the disk or partition using the False start item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 158 Slate microphone This internal slate microphone is active while you slide and hold the SLATE switch knob to the MIC position The protection circuit AGC is provided for protecting against excessive input see page 91 PAUSE key indicator green Pressing this key enters the recorder to the standby mode and lights up the 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 SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 152 REC key indicator red Pulling this key to the right starts recording Depending on the PRE REC mode setting on or off it works as follows When recording with the PRE REC mode set to
252. rder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 When you use PowerLink batteries you can mount up to four batteries two bat teries for each base as shown on the right lt Note gt When you mount four batter ies you cannot use the protector on the bottom panel Use the unit horizontally lt Notes for using PowerLink batteries gt e When you use PowerLink batteries use batteries of the same charging condition If the charging conditions are significantly different the PowerLink function may not operate correctly resulting the PD606 powered off You cannot mount more than two batteries Each battery mount can accept up to two batteries Important settings for using the battery Battery priority setting essential when using more than one battery When you use two batteries or four PowerLink batteries you must set the battery priority BATT1 or BATT2 You can specify the battery to be used preferentially When the preferential battery gets empty the display shows the warning popup window and the other battery auto matically takes over You can make setting via the quick setup mode or via the Active battery item in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 77 and 175 Low battery warning setting Whether you use a battery with or without BMS Battery Management System you can set the threshold voltage for warning lo
253. rding via the Format menu item in the DISK UTIL ITY menu of the MENU mode The following explains how to format a partition for dual drive recording and how to make dual drive recording Formatting in the DDR mode To carry out dual drive recording you have to format the current partition in the DDR mode for dual drive recording The following procedure is assumed that the PTO2HD hard disk partition is currently selected see page 112 for details about how to select a partition 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key The display now shows the MENU list screen MEHL BATTERY SETUP k TC SETUP DISK UTILITY f EDIT EDL FILE k USB to PC k 2 Use the MENU dial to select DISK UTILITY and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen MEL DISK UTILITYE 545 SETUF k gu iius L t BATTERY SETUP ile info TC SETUP F Delete filet DISK UTILITY Restore Del filer EDIT EDL FILE Format USB to PC F Reel Hol ktt 3 Use the MENU dial to select Format and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the screen for format setting Location Recorder Model PD606 115 Chapter 6 Advanced operations 4 5 6 7 DISK UTILITYE UTILITY Format Edit file name P Drive PTAZHD File info k Reel Ho S0603
254. rved by the BWF J specification On this list screen you can not only view cue points but also locate to a cue point edit a cue point and add a new cue point to the list EAM Location Recorder Model PD606 Editing a cue point Chapter 5 Recording Playback By selecting a desired cue point in the CUE LIST screen you can edit its label or point time data or delete it By highlighting a desired cue point and press the ENTER YES key the display changes to show the screen for editing the selected cue point by default Label flashes on the screen CUE LISTKEditk LTC CUE Ho H Edit flashing _ ERE CECSEMD Position G 6h51im28s10f16sf Delete Editing a cue label To edit a cue point label press the ENTER YES key while Label flashes The first character of the current label flashes showing that you can now edit it Use the MENU dial or alphanumeric keys to edit the label After editing the label press the ENTER YES key Label starts flashing again CUE LISTREditk LTC CUE LISTkEditk zLTC CUE Ho 2 Edit CUE Ho 42 Edit Labbe 1 GC SEH Label EC EN 1 gt 1 flashing Position Position a6h51m24s5106f105f Bins im2asilat ist Delete Delete When using the alphanumeric keys for entering characters pressing any other alphanumeric key moves the cursor to the right automatically You can move the cursor position
255. ry Pop up window display replacement Pnl __ m finished pc QMeR CHANGE ILE i A Clear CLEAR kes iuum DC IN is on standby 176 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu lt Example 3 gt Batteries are mounted on both battery mounts and can be used continuously Power priority BATT If no power is supplied to DC IN this item has no effect Active battery BATT1 You may select BATT1 or BATT2 whichever you like Each time battery is replaced the active battery automatically changes though you can manually select it BATT1 indicator is lit Status information display HOER BATT2 is on BATT1 is active standby Pop up window POWER CHANGE BATT1 gt gt BATT2 BATT2 indicator is lit Clear CLEAR ke l l Status information l display BATT BOLIER o A battery is AP Dou BATTE being replaced BATT2 indicator is lit Status information display BATT1 BATT2 is active a battery P d Ll E E replacement HATTE finished Pop up window F WER CHANGE BHTT2 gt gt BATT BATT1 indicator is lit Clear CLEAR kes Status information display m BATT2 F d Ll E E battery S BATT1 is active beng bar replaced Location Recorder Model PD606 177 Chapter 8 MENU mode BATTERY SETUP menu Battery remaining time BATT Remain When you use a battery with BMS Battery Management Syste
256. s six analog inputs and outputs on XLR connectors and eight AES EBU digital inputs and outputs on a 25 pin D sub connector You can make up to six track recording to tracks 1 through 6 as well as six mono and stereo track recording eight track polyphonic file in 44 1 48 kHz mode Six analog inputs Six analog outputs pp Lo UH EN Y E Eight digital inputs and outputs Equipped with a 1 8 inch hard disk drive 80GB and a 12 cm DVD multi drive as standard You can directly make recording to the hard disk partition or DVD RAM disk In addition you also can make Auto copy File Copy and Disk Copy between a DVD RAM disk and a hard disk partition as well as Dual Drive Recording The internal hard disk drive can be replaced with the optional hard disk drive unit Model EX HD1 by a user The DVD combo drive is the slot loading type and can accept a 4 7GB non cartridge DVD RAM DVD R or DVD RW disk only a DVD RAM disk can be used for direct recording 1 8 inch hard disk drive 12 cm DVD combo drive For the optional hard disk drive unit for replacement ask your local Fostex dealer or service station 16 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 1 Main features The DVD RAM disk format is conformed to UDF Rev1 5 which ensures great compatibility with personal computers The recording file format is conformed to the versatile BWF format You ca
257. sesoseseseseseseseseses 212 EOAD SETUP MENU de S 213 SAVE SETUP Mein dina dare 214 Chapter 9 Specifications cerrar rrr rre eren enne rn 215 INPUTS OUTPUTS 216 Recording playback eene e atn sna ta sna sn snas natn anas 217 cro RT MED 217 Physical dimensions eere es 218 Block diagram 219 INDEX iii A A A AA EE EE E EA 220 10 Location Recorder Model PD606 Introduction Introduction of this manual This manual is a guidebook for using the Fostex PD606 Location Recorder This manual is intended for users who have experience and knowledge of using a professional digital recorder You may roughly understand how to use the PD606 by reading Chapter 1 Main features and Chapter 3 Names and functions Chapter 3 Names and functions describes names and functions of keys controls and connectors as well as reference pages So you can refer to this chapter as index for detail information Chapter 2 Preparations before using the PD606 contains the necessary information when using the PD606 for the first time such as About power supply and Initial format of a DVD RAM disk Precautions For supplying the power to the unit from an AC outlet only use the Fostex authorized AC adaptor optional If you
258. set the default is Off and none is shown When the recording mode is set to Immediately Imm C is shown while BGR C is shown when the recording mode is set to Background You can set the auto copy recording mode via the quick setup mode or the Auto copy menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 106 When executing dual drive recording DDR m is shown see page 115 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3 Names and Functions File name Next file name During playback or recording this area shows the name of the current audio file In record pause mode it shows the name of the next audio file to be created O0400 00 007 During playback including while stopped lf any track is record armed the name of the or recording the name of the current audio next audio file to be created is shown as well file is shown During recording the remain asthe remaining time ing time is also shown A file name is automatically given and shown according to the setting of the Default file name item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode as follows By default the Default file name item is set to Take See page 140 for details about the Default file name item The file name is given as lt Scene name gt Take number gt You can When Take is selected specify the Scene name and the starting take number via the MENU mode The Take number is incremen
259. shown in the table below SOLO ST MONO INPUT Playback INPUT Playback INPUT Playback L CH1 3 5 1 1 3 5 2 4 6 CH1 R CH24446 CH1 2 3 4 5 6 L BUS L 2 TB BUS L R ST BUS CH2 R BUS A Recorded tracks Recorded tracks 3 READY TRK CH3 Ready Track Tu a file Ready do AC CHA CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 1 5 C2 CH5 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 2 6 C3 CH6 CUSTOM 3 CUSTOM 3 L CA BUSL CUSTOM 4 CUSTOM 4 R MS BUSR L BUSMSL MSL R BUS MSR You can define the tracks for CUSTOM 1 through CUSTOM 4 using the Monitor Custom item in the SYS SETUP mode of the MENU mode see page 162 MEM Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 3 Names and Functions C MONITOR control Controls the monitor level of headphones or the internal speaker At the leftmost position monitoring is completely switched off This control can be pushed lock Pressing the control puts it down to the panel height level Pressing it again releases it d PHONES jack Connects headphones Inserting a plug automatically disables the internal monitor speaker Top panel e D DISC IN PaNeLLOCK mew erwo EMI 13 12 11 40 Y 1 Disk tray Sets a DVD disk To set a disk use the OPEN lever to release the lock of the protection cover and open the disk tray see page 33 for details Note Do not eject a DVD disk from the disk tray while the cur re
260. six input sources analog or digital to the stereo bus You can record the stereo bus signals to stereo L R tracks The six input channels of the mixer section provide controls for the analog input signal includ ing the gain limiter HPF phase etc The mixer section also features track arming function ready safe selection for tracks 1 through 6 and the stereo L R tracks The following diagram shows the signal flow of the mixer section of the PD606 DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN 1 6 FROM RECORDER REPRO DATA 1 8 gt DA p TO ANALOG OUT 1 6 REPRO MONITOR INPUT Ze gt DA fm TO HP MON SP SEL DA gt TO STEREO BUS OUT SAFE eee TO RECORDER READY 1 8TRK FILE Yvvvvv ST BUS MASTER Input signal selection According to the analog audio signal fed to the ANALOG IN connector set the LINE MIC switch to LINE or MIC When you select MIC set the phantom power switch to 48V DM or T12 appropriately according to the microphone connected LINE MIC switches and phantom power switches Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback High pass filter setting The PD606 is equipped with the high pass filter circuit The cutoff frequency can be adjusted
261. t reference level is 4 dBu which corresponds to 20 dB of the ST BUS bargraph meters lt Note gt To connect the ANALOG 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 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 Part3 AES EBU or IEC 60958 Part2 S P DIF format You can select the digital output signal format AES EBU or S P DIF using the Digital out item in the SYSTEM SETUP menu of the MENU mode See page 147 for details about the Digital out item Time code output connection You can output SMPTE EBU time code from the TIME CODE OUT connector bal anced XLR 3 32 type According to the Sel TC Out item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode time code recorded on a disk REPRO TC or generated by the internal time code generator INT GEN TC is output see page 189 Word clock output connection Using the WORD OUT connector BNC type you can feed a word clock to a digital device which needs a word clock for synchronization STEREO BUS output connection The stereo bus L R signals can be output from the ST BUS OUT connectors XLR 5 32 type
262. t the clock reference via the quick setup mode or the Sync Clock menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 75 181 If the unit does not lock to the external clock reference the selected option flashes quickly Shows the current FS bit setting the default is 48 24 You can set the FS bit rate via the quick setup mode or the Record FS BIT menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 76 144 Shows the active power source You can specify the power source to be used pref erentially when more than one source is available via the quick setup mode or the Active battery menu item in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 77 175 Note that when only one power source is available the avail able source DC IN BATT1 or BATT2 is shown regardless of Active battery setting Shows the current pull up down setting which is effective when the PD606 is refer enced to the internal clock the default is 0 0 You can make the pull up down setting via the quick setup mode or the Pull up down menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 76 145 Shows the current time code recording mode the default is REC RUN You can set the time code recording mode via the quick setup mode or the Gen mode menu item in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode see pages 76 183 When executing the auto copy function it shows the auto copy recording mode currently
263. te gt For the Auto copy and Adjust RTC menu items in the SYS SETUP menu see pages shown below Menu item Set project name Contents Edits a project name recorded to an iXML file Default file name Edits the default file name of an audio file created when recording Default TrkName Edits the default track name of a BWF file created when recording Next event No Sets the event number in the description information of an audio file Record FS amp Bit Selects the Fs and bit length of the audio file created when recording Pull up down Selects pull up down setting when using the internal clock reference Auto copy Selects the auto copy mode which enables simultaneous recording to a DVD RAM disk when making recording to a hard disk partition see page 106 Rec source sel Selects the recording sources Digital out Selects the digital output audio format Diagnoses Selects whether or not creating a diagnoses file which logs errors during recording etc Peak hold Sets the peak hold time of the bargraph meters Tone rec mode Sets the recording time and mode of the slate tone Pause time Sets the pause cancel time Keyboard Sel Selects the type of a USB keyboard connected to the USB KYBD connector Pre rec time Sets the pre recording time of audio pooled in the buffer Max file length Sets the maximum recording volume of
264. ted automatically each time a file is created The file name is given as the internal realtime clock data when you start When Date is selected A recording The file name is given as lt Disk or partition volume label gt lt File num When Reel is selected A ber gt Disk remaining When any track is record armed the remaining recordable time of the disk or partition is shown Depending on the number of record armed tracks the remaining time changes Current drive file number This area shows the current drive name and the audio file number The following shows the examples when an audio file recorded on a DVD RAM disk or hard disk partition is loaded H lKss SS The DVD drive is selected as the current drive Partition 1 is selected as the current drive and and the audio file 002 is currently loaded the audio file 001 is currently loaded Protect icon When a hard disk partition is protected th is shown You can protect or unprotect a hard disk partition via the DISK UTILITY menu of the MENU mode see page 211 58 Location Recorder Model PD606 Screen examples MENU list screen You can bring up the MENU list screen by pressing the SHIFT key followed by the ENTER YES key This screen is the first level screen of the MENU mode and you can select a desired menu from the menus for various settings or preferences of the PD606 See page 136 for details
265. tem on the screen See Dual Drive Recording on page 115 in Advanced operation for details about DDR mode formatting DDR lt Note gt When formatting a DVD RAM disk in the Normal mode the PD606 per forms brief inspection of dirt dust and defect on the medium even if Physical Format is set to Off However note that the inspection cannot perfectly detect any dirt dust and defects lt Note gt It is recommended that you should format a partition and a DVD RAM disk used for Dual Drive Recording in the Normal mode first and then reformatting in the DDR mode lt Note gt You cannot directly record only to a DVD RAM disk which is set to the DVD RAM drive when formatting a partition in the DDR mode designated to the mirror disk of Dual Drive Recording To make recording possible reformat the disk in Nor mal mode e Physical format on off setting When selecting Format Mode to Normal or DDR you can select On or Off of the physical format While Physical Format is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The current setting by default Off flashes and you can now select the option be tween Off and On using the MENU dial UTILITY Format UTILITY Format Drive OWO RAM Drive OWO RAM Feel Hor S66 Reel Ha S00 Format Moder Hormal Format Model Hormal PhasicalFormats Off PhusicalFormat MX eshnino ERECLITE J L ESECLITE J Cfmt time thttmtts
266. tents Table of contents Introduction Of this manual eene tn nnne nnntn nnns tanna sanata sns rnatasna tanus 11 ire f cR 11 Cautions fo USC e a ette 13 Precautions of installation eee rra arar 13 Chapter 1 Main features eerte ercer 15 Main features and functions 1 seien eene nnne rnnt nnn nnns anra nn anna nenatis 16 FIEUCEREUIX qo RR 19 PD606 options and related Fostex products commons 19 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 21 Preparation of power supply econo 22 Mounting the battery nie ia hates ee a Linee ine 23 Important settings for using the battery esee esee ette ttn tne tn tns tn tinte theta tns tn snae 24 Battery priority setting essential when using more than one battery sss 24 Weides ier waste RE 24 Power supply priority setting essential when using both DC IN and a battery s s s 25 Protector EISE eege 25 Saving the battery DOWOF EES et edu 26 Battery ele tele e EE 26 Dismo nting the battery iii a iii iia 27 Using DC IN Connecting the AC adaptor sssssesesesssssssssssssessesssssssesesosesesesosesesesesesesesesesesese 28 Important settings for using DC IN sessssssssssssssesssesssesesssesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesoseseseseseseses 28 Low battery warning setting
267. the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode the default is Re name see page 158 for details about how to select the mode In the Rename mode the canceled audio file is stored to the DVD RAM disk or partition even if you execute the false start function In the Delete mode the canceled audio file is automatically deleted after you execute the false start function lt Note gt When the mode is set to Rename each time you execute the false start func tion the remaining recordable space is reduced If you do not want to reduce the re maining space by executing the false start function set the false start mode to Delete Note that however the deleted file cannot be restored lt Note gt If an error occurs during recording you can log the error in the diagnoses file You can select whether or not an error is logged in the diagnoses file using the Diag noses item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode by default an error is not logged See page 148 Recording in Pre rec mode 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 start 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 seconds in 1 second steps using the Pre rec time item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 154 When you press the PAUSE key to stop recordin
268. 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 PD606 LOCATION RECORDER 102 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 5 Recording Playback Locating to the desired time You can locate the recorder to the desired position by specifying the time value 1 2 3 While the recorder is stopped or playing back press any one of alphanumeric keys The unit enters time edit mode and the EDIT TIME screen pops up on the display PD606 LOCATION RECORDER 0 0 400 00 s007 EDIT TIME Balaimaasaar st LTC p Note The time value can be specified according to the time display mode se lected before entering time edit mode In the screen example above you can specify the time value in LTC Enter the desired time value using the MENU dial or alphanumeric keys You can move the field to be edited using the gt gt keys Pressing the CLEAR key resets the time value to 00h 00m 00s OOsf You can enter the time value between 00h 00m 00s OOf OOsf and 23h 59m 59s f sf depends on the frame rate of the audio file After entering desired
269. the same as the ENTER YES key on the panel ESC key Acts the same as the EXIT key on the panel HOME key Returns the display to the Home screen Note The functions assigned to keys of USB keyboard may change for product improvement Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 4 Basic connections PC connection The PD606 provides the USB PC connector dedicated for PC connection By connecting a personal computer to this connector you can control the PD606 drive from the personal computer as well as transfer an audio file between the PD606 and personal computer see page 116 for details lt Note gt To use the PD606 with a personal computer make setting of the USB to PC menu of the MENU mode to CONNECT See page 119 for details External controller connection The PD606 provides the PARALLEL connector MINI DIN 8 pin on the right side panel By connecting an appropriate controller to this connector you can control the following PD606 operations externally 1 PLAY 2 REWIND 3 PAUSE 4 STOP 5 FAST FORWARD 6 Wa 7 REC 8 CUE point entry 9 gt gt lt How it works gt Each operation is active by grounding the corresponding terminal see page 44 for details PARALLEL 1 PLAY 2 STOP 3 REC 4 GND 5 SHIFT 6 7 8 9P REMOTE DIGITAL VO REW DC OUT FF External controller 68 Lo
270. the screen does not change when loading a DVD RAM disk To eject the disk press the eject button located at the left of the slot lt Note gt Do not eject a DVD disk from the disk tray while the current drive is set to the DVD drive and the disk is running Before you eject the disk make sure that the disk stopped the PAUSE indicator is unlit Also note that it takes some time to eject the disk Do not press the PLAY F FWD or REW key Eject button Close the tray cover until locked by hand Now you can format the DVD RAM disk by following the procedure described on the next page Location Recorder Model PD606 MEN Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Initial format of a DVD RAM disk 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to enter shift mode followed by the ENTER YES key The unit enters MENU mode and brings up the MENU list screen for selecting the desired main menu LTE MEHL italia a BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC FS ww 2 Use the MENU dial to select DISK UTILITY and press the ENTER YES key The display shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen on which you can select disk utility menu item HEHU b SYS SETUP BATTERY SETUF TC SETUP i DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC a k La Ld k k 3 Use the MENU dial to select Format and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the
271. time value press the LOCATE key The recorder quickly locates to the position at the specified time lt Note gt If you enter a time value which is out to the current file and press the LOCATE key Out of Zone is shown and the locate operation is not executed Location Recorder Model PD606 103 Chapter 5 Recording Playback 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 1 While the recorder is stopped or playing back press the CUE key The CUE LIST screen appears FILESEL Li oio PD606 LOCATION RECORDER CUE LIST CLTC BCSSTART Get ue G2 BCSEMD BBh5im2B 63 Cue B3 01h25m88 Bd Cue B4 Gihdeimil as h m BE h m 2 Use the MENU dial to select the desired cue point from the cue list and press the LOCATE key The unit quickly locates to the selected cue point and the display returns to the Home screen Note The recorder skips to the selected cue point as with described in Skip ping by cue point on page 101 104 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations Chapter 6 Advanced operations Chapter 6 Table of contents Auto COPY UN Ni ia 106 Selecting a DartitiOD EE 106 Selecting auto Copy e cia 107 Making auto COPY A Ee 108 DISK COPY Alei Dv 109 Ke lee ee e 109 Making disk copy EE 110 File copy TUM CHOI ii 112 Selecting
272. ting a DVD RAM disk the copy data is erased Back ground mode lt Note gt While the auto copy mode is On and a DVD RAM disk is set to the DVD multi drive if the partition you are going to record to is formatted in the DDR mode for dual drive recording dual recording takes priority to auto copy lt Note gt Editing the name or meta data of the file on the partition does not reflect to the data on the DVD RAM disk lt Note gt Auto copy cannot be canceled by False start Selecting a partition Select a partition to which audio data is recorded 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the FILE SEL DRV PAT key The display shows the DRIVE SEL screen On this screen DVD represents the DVD multi drive while PTO1 through PT16 represent the hard disk partition DRIWE SEL O pecan CORWIC REEL m fm lt Note gt You can also bring up the DRIVE SEL screen by the procedure below 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 Use the MENU dial to select DRV PAT SEL and press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the DRIVE SEL screen 106 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 6 Advanced operations 2 Use the MENU dial to select the desired partition and press the ENTER YES key The displ
273. tip9 iii teret eo Renee die pe dye boi aee 24 Power supply priority setting essential when using both DC IN and battery 25 Protector adjust AA inveni atate ttem iie ate 25 Saving th battery POWER e ee 26 Elsass las tee EIER 26 Dismounting the Dattery iii A tb BSG es 27 Using DC IN Connecting the AC adaptor sesesesesessssesesesesesesesesesseseseseseseseseseesesesesesese 28 Important settings for using DC IN ees 28 Low battery warning setting eessssesesesssesesesssesesesesosesesesesesesesesesesestsestseseseseseseseseseseseseses 28 Power supply priority setting essential when using both DC IN and battery 28 T rning ON inso dtu c M 29 Display backlight and contrast eiie ees eese esee en enne tnen ttn ns tns tasst ntn sain 30 Turning on the display backlight istrenirani iiis 30 Adjusting the display contrast eese isaisa ee tenente tnnt tn entrato insta esee tne tn teen stan 30 T rningoffthe powWer 5 n tree idea 30 internal etie dip e RE 31 Preparation of a DVD RAM disk 1 reserare irc ee eese nsns sesta nn anannanetnau 33 Inserting q disk Jnd EE EE UD NH So Qe veru Yun sees 33 Initial format Of a DVD RAM isk csssssscssssescscesesseesecsecscsscsssnsssscsescsesscsecsssecesencesseensecs 34 Replacing the internal hard disk drive cnc ronca cnn c
274. to On the warning tone is output by the pattern on the right BATT warning On Off setting Use the MENU dial to select the BATT warning and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option SS Error tone SY5rError tone Errar tone Error tone Write error n Write error 10r Input Clg Up P Input clip ide BATT warning On BATT varnins Mp Flashing Disk warning 3min Disk warnina 3min Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select between On and Off the default is On If the battery voltage drops below the threshold voltage set by the BATT warning BATTERY SETUP menu item while you set BATT warning to On the warning tone is output by the pattern on the right If the warning tone above is output during recording re cording automatically stops after one minute Note For details about how to set the battery threshold voltage for warning see Battery warning setting on page 172 166 Location Recorder Model PD606 4 Disk warning time setting Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Use the MENU dial to select the Disk warning and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option SS Error tone Error to ne Write erro
275. to select the Pause time menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option hed SY SRP ause time Disital out AES EBU Disital out Se Diasnozes tff Diaanosest f Peak hold 13sec E hold Ens Tone rec moder one rec mode e timeti min Pause time META Flashing Keyboard SeltUs Keyboard Selitt You can set the time between 0 1min and 9 9min in 0 1 minute step or infinity co the default is 1 0min 4 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting 5 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode KEN Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu USB keyboard type setting Keyboard Sel The Keyboard Sel menu item selects the type of a USB keyboard connected to the USB KYBD connector The setting is stored to the Flash ROM of the unit 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen MEHL SyS Set Project nameb Default file namek EVE SETUP b BATTERY SETUP F TC SETUP 4 TZ Default Trk Hamer DISK UTILITY Mext event Moi ggal i ECIT EDL FILE Record FS amp Bitedak 24 USB to PC Full ure down 6 8
276. ts the analog input signals from the corresponding ANALOG MIC LINE INPUT connectors and you can record the analog signals to the corresponding track Digital The channels accept digital input 7 8 signal from the DIGITAL I O connector and you can record the digital signal to the stereo L R tracks ST BUS L R tracks You can record the stereo buss signals mixed signals of channels 1 through 6 to the stereo EIE Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu lt Note gt When you set the ST LR source to Digital you cannot record the stereo buss signals to the ST tracks 6 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode lt Note gt The display examples below show when channel pairs are set to DIGITAL on the record source select screen The digital signal format AES EBU or S P DIF is automatically detected If a valid digital signal is not available the record source automatically switches to the analog signals When CH1 2 and CH3 4 IDr rtall When all channels are lt Default gt are set to DIGITAL set to DIGITAL Digital output signal format selection Digital out The Digital out menu item selects the format AES EBU or S P DIF of the digital signal which is output from the DIGITAL I O connector 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETU
277. ure flashes Press the ENTER YES key to save the ALE file Press the EXIT key to exit the EDIT EDL FILE menu 128 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 7 Creating and editing ALE files EDIT EDL FILE menu 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 We assume that you have created an ALE file named ALL TAKE ale as described in the previous procedure 1 2 3 4 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key MEHO f BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC FS ww Using the MENU dial to select the EDIT EDL FILE menu and press the ENTER YES key The unit enters the EDIT EDL FILE menu and the display now shows the ALE screen for selecting an ALE file You can see ALL TAKE ale and lt New file gt in the Select ALE file list MEHL b HEHU FALE F 513 SETUP Select ALE file BATTERY SETUP HE TC SETUP k pm amp Heu file DISK UTILITY F EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC k While ALL TAKE ale is highlighted press the ENTER YES key After showing Please wait the display shows the screen for editing an ALE file on which Remake ALE is highlighted HEH HALE b MEMURALEREdit ALE Select AL
278. urrent setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option SY SRError tone SYSRError tone Error tane Error toane E TT Ra Write error Flashing Input clip S Up i Input clir Iri BATT warning Dn BATT warning 10r Disk warning 3min Disk Warning 3min Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select between On and Off the default is On If a write error occurs while you set Write error to On the warning tone is output by the pattern on the right Location Recorder Model PD606 165 Chapter 8 MENU mode SYS SETUP menu Input clip On Off setting Use the MENU dial to select the Input clip and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option SY SRErFor tone SYSRError tone Error tone Error tone Write error n Write error 10r Ineut clir n m Input clir ITE Flashing BATT warnings n BATT warning S Up Disk warning 3min Disk warning 3min Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select between On and Off the default is On If the peak indicator lights due to input overload during ana log recording or clipping of stereo buss while you set Input clip
279. use any unauthorized AC adaptor the unit may not work correctly and there is a serious risk of damage to the unit e Make sure that the voltage of your AC power outlet matches the voltage requirements printed on the AC adaptor If you wish to use the unit in a country where the voltage of the AC power outlet does not match your AC adaptor ask your local Fostex dealer or service station for purchasing an appropriate AC adaptor Note that the AC adaptor can be used both in 50 Hz and 60 Hz areas Never supply voltage other than DC12V to the unit Only use the IDX ENDURA or NP 1 type battery if you use the NP 1 type battery the dedicated holder and holder plate are needed IDX IDX logo ENDURE V Mount V Plate Digi View and i Trax are the trademarks of IDX Company Ltd When inserting replacing batteries or disconnecting the AC adaptor make sure that the unit main power is off Otherwise memory data may be damaged because the unit always handles data while the power is on e While the unit is accessing to a disk never turn off the power Make sure that the unit completely stops accessing to the disk before you turn off the power Otherwise recorded data may be lost as well as the internal hard disk or DVD drive may be damaged lt Note gt Fostex assumes no responsibility on data loss or whatsoever due to use of the unit lt Note gt Fostex is not responsible for any direct damage or indirect damage caused by
280. using the numeric keys or the MENU dial You can move the flashing field using the I lt gt keys Press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting Press the EXIT key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode Location Recorder Model PD606 187 Chapter 8 MENU mode TC SETUP menu Jam mode setting JAM mode Using the JAM mode menu item you can select the jam mode for the generator Free Run mode You can set which information is jammed 1 When the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the TIME TC SET key The display now shows the TC SETUP menu screen TC SETUPF Sunc clock IMT Frame rater A Gen mode Free Run Set Gen TCP Set Gen llbitk JAM mode BOTH 2 Use the MENU dial to select the JAM mode menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and you can now select the desired option TC SETUP TC SETUPRIOM mode Set Gen Ubitk Set Gen Ubitk JAM mode BOTH JAM mode Em lashing Gel T outiFerpro Sel TC outiRerro Default LTC ad Default LTC start Edit LTC startk Edit LTC startk Rer TC Ubit EEEEERRR Fer TC llbit EEEEERERE 3 Use the MENU dial to select the desired option and press the ENTER YES key to confirm your setting You can select from among BOTH TC and UBIT the default is BOTH BOTH Both time code and userbit data are jammed Only
281. using the unit Location Recorder Model PD606 MET Introduction e Do not let water or other liquid or metal objects such as pins accidentally enter the inside of the unit especially inside of the disk tray because this may lead to electric shock or damage Should water enter the inside of the unit turn off the power unplug the AC adaptor and remove batteries and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station Do not drop the unit or give it a strong shock Doing so may damage the internal circuits display or panels Handle the unit with great care because it is a precision mechanical device Do not open the case or touch inside the unit because of the danger of electric shock and failure e Do not give a strong shock to the LCD display The liquid used inside the LCD display is toxic If the liquid is spilled do not suck it in If it is stained to your hand or skin wash immediately with plenty of water Though the unit is designed to be used outside it is not perfectly waterproofed So do not use the unit where it catches the rain or spray directly lt About replacing the lithium battery gt The unit contains the internal lithium battery for running the internal clock The battery should be replaced approximately every five years To replace the battery ask your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station If the battery is not correctly replaced there may be a risk of explosion etc Importa
282. uto part link menu item allows you to enable or disable the auto partition link func tion By setting this item to On while the default is Off when there is no recording space left in the current partition during recording after approximately 4 5 GB recording the unit automatically creates a new file in the next available partition and continues recording to it Therefore you can make long recording which exceeds the capacity of a partition lt Note gt You can make continuous recording by setting the Auto part link item to On only when recording to a partition on the internal hard disk It is not possible to make continuous recording when recording to a DVD RAM disk Also note that continuous re cording is not possible when carrying out the auto copy function or dual drive recording 1 While the unit is stopped press the SHIFT key to light the SHIFT indicator followed by the ENTER YES key 2 While SYS SETUP is highlighted press the ENTER YES key The display now shows the SYS SETUP menu screen BATTERY SETUP TC SETUP DISK UTILITY EDIT EDL FILE USB to PC MEHL Ld F k P k k dch EI Project namek Default file namek Default Trk Hamer Mext event Moi hea 1 Record FSABit145k lt 24 Full ur doun H Hz 3 Use the MENU dial to select the Auto part link menu item and press the ENTER YES key The current setting starts flashing and y
283. w battery When the battery voltage gets lower than the threshold voltage you set the warning tone is output from the headphones connected to the unit By default the threshold voltage is set to 13 2V for battery with BMS or 13 0V for battery without BMS However you can set the desired threshold voltage via the BATT warning item in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 172 lt Note gt When you use a battery with BMS Battery Management System you can check the battery information via the BATT status item in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 179 lt Note gt When you use a battery with BMS Battery Management System you can check the remaining time until the battery voltage reaches the threshold voltage in one minute steps via the BATT Remain item in the BATTERY SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 178 lt Note gt While the battery has power the output voltage is between 13 V to 15 V When the remaining power gets short the output voltage rapidly drops Therefore to replace the battery well in advance we recommend setting the threshold voltage to 13 V or around 24 Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 2 Preparation before using the PD606 Power supply priority setting essential when using both DC IN and a battery When you use both a battery and the DC IN connector you must set the power supply priority DC IN or BATT For example if you set it to DC IN
284. within the range between 50 Hz and 300 Hz while 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 HPF controls and switches BASRE 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 By default the threshold of the PD606 limiter is set to 12 dB under the 24 bit full scale level all bits are ON and the compressed ratio is set to 1 5 The limiter attack time is fixed to 5 ms while the release time is fixed to 200 ms You can set limiter parameters using the Limiter parameter menu item in the SYS SETUP menu of the MENU mode see page 159 for details lt Note gt When you use the limiter function see also Gain adjustment on the next page To activate deactivate the limiter function press the SHIFT key followed by the READY key of the desired channel from channels 1 through 6 and the stereo bus channels When the limiter function is active the LIM indicator of the corresponding input channel is lit When the limiter is actually working the LIM indicator flashes quickly CH1 CH6 READY key ST BUS READY key LIM indicato
285. ys F1 key Brings up the screen for the Edit file name item in the DISK UTILITY menu F2 key Acts the same as the CIRCLE TAKE key on the panel F3 key Brings up the screen for the Default file name item in the SYS SETUP menu F4 key Brings up the screen for the Default track name item in the SYS SETUP menu F5 key Brings up the screen for the Set Gen TC item in the TC SETUP menu MON Location Recorder Model PD606 Chapter 4 Basic connections Shortcuts ALT F keys Acts the same as the FILE SEL key on the panel ALT D keys Acts the same as the SHIFT key FILE SEL key on the panel ALT C keys Acts the same as the CUE key on the panel ALT S keys Enters the SYS SETUP menu ALT U keys Enters the DISK UTILITY menu ALT T keys Enters the TC SETUP menu ALT E keys Enters the EDIT EDL SEL menu Control key CTRL L key Acts the same as the LOCATE key on the panel Other keys Left Right Up These keys can be used to enter characters or move the cursor point when editing Down key a name for a label or file name or in the MENU mode Left Right key Act as the kal and gt p keys respectively BS key Deletes the character to the left of the cursor point when editing a name DEL key Deletes the characters of the cursor point as well as at the cursor point when editing a name ENTER key Acts

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