Fostex DV40 manual

Model 8288 486 000 Operation Man ual D VD Master Recor der[...]

2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amp[...]

3 Table of Contents Chapter-1: Before using the D V40 Turning on the power ............................................................................................1-2 Setting the internal clock ......................................................................................1-3 Loading a DVD-RAM disk .......................................[...]

4 Chapter-5: Time code recor ding Time code recording ..............................................................................................5-2 Selecting the recording mode ......................................................................5-2 Selecting source time code ....................................................................[...]

5 Chapter-7: Locate Function A variety of locate functions .................................................................................7-2 Location to the beginning (ABS 0) of an audio file ....................................7-2 Location to the end (REC END) of the current audio file ..........................7-2 Location to the last playback[...]

6 Chapter-12: Using a PS/2 ke yboard Controlling the DV40 from a PS/2 keyboard ....................................................12-2 Ineffective keys ....................................................................................................12-2 The common functions between keys on the DV40 and a PS/2 keyboard .....12-3 Accessing settin[...]

7 Chapter-16: Utility mode How to select a Utility menu ...............................................................................16-2 Selecting Rec Protect On or Off..................................................................16-2 Renumbering CUE points ...........................................................................16-3 Relea[...]

8 About this manual This manual is intended to be used as a guide for using the Fostex DV40, a DVD master recorder. It is divided into Chapters. Each Chapter covers instructions for a specific subject or feature of the DV40 which you should know for using the unit, as well as safety instructions, precautions, etc. Please retain this manual at hand [...]

9 Chapter 8: Preview Function This chapter describes the fade-in/fade-out preview (point rehearsal) function at an edit/CUE/MEMORY point. It also describes how to trim the point while previewing. Chapter 9: Audio file mana gement This chapter describes the management of audio files ("BWF" and "SDII") created on a DVD-RAM disk. I[...]

10 Precautions <Precautions on installation> Do not install the unit in the following conditions. - in a extremely hot or cold place - in a moist place - in a dusty place - in a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a magnetic field - in the direct sunshine <Precautions on safety> • Be sure to connect the unit to the [...]

11 D V40 main f eatures • Using a DVD-RAM disk as a recording media, you can directly record or play back audio data. For recording, the Verify Write recording method, with which data is always verified, is applied, allowing the highly reliable recording. • The most popular " UDF f ormat " is used for the DVD-RAM disk format. Audio da[...]

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Chapter -1 Bef ore using the D V40 Before using the DV40, you must carry out some preparations. This chap- ter describes how to set the internal clock and how to format a DVD-RAM disk.[...]

1-2 T urning on the po wer After connecting the supplied power cord, you can turn on the power of the unit. 1. Press do wn the [PO WER] s witch. After showing the start-up display (showing the system clock, followed by "Disk Initialize!" ), the unit activates and scans the disk (showing "Scan Disk!" ), then shows "No Disk&q[...]

1-3 Setting the internal c lock The internal clock is built in the unit, which is adjusted to the Japanese time when shipped. Set the clock to your local time before using according to the following procedure. The internal clock time is used for date information and a tentative name when creating an audio file, as well as necessary data for executi[...]

1-4 Loading a D VD-RAM disk 1 . Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key . The display shows "T ray Open!" and the tray opens. 2 . Place a D VD-RAM disk in the tra y , and press the [OPEN/CLOSE] ke y again (or push the front of the tra y lightly). The disk is loaded. After the unit scans the disk ( "Disk Scan!" is shown as a flashing display [...]

1-5 Formatting a D VD-RAM disk To make a DVD-RAM disk usable with the DV40, format the disk by the “UDF f ormat” . Two format modes, “Normal” and “T ape” , are available with this unit. Use either format according to the situation. 1. While "Format" with flashing "?" is sho wn on the display , press the [ENTER/YES] k[...]

1-6 4 . Select the format mode and press the [ENTER/YES] ke y . If you select "Norm" , the display shows "If enter ke y is pushed, will star t formatting and delete D VD area data. Are you sure?" . If you are sure, proceed to the next step. 5 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key . If you set the disk type to "New" , regardless [...]

1-7 About audio files on a f ormatted disk As described earlier, two format modes, Normal and T ape , are available with this unit, and in result, there are two audio file types; "Normal mode" file and "T ape mode" file. In short, a "Normal mode" file is a typical disk recorder file that can be edited comprehensively, [...]

1-8 •A disk f ormatted in the "T ape" f ormat mode Two “T ape mode” audio files ( “BWF” or “SDII” ) of approximately 2 GB size are created on a disk formatted in the “T ape” format mode. A created file are stored in either of two directories, “bwff” for BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and “sd2f” (Sound Designer II) f[...]

1-9 About REMAIN displa y You can check the remaining (recordable) time/space by selecting the appropriate display using the [DISP TIME] key. The unit can show the remaining time and space that can be used for "Normal mode" files, regardless of whether the disk is formatted in the "Normal" or "T ape" mode. • If a dis[...]

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Chapter -2 Names and Functions This chapter describes names and functions of controls on the front panel, as well as those of connectors on the rear panel.[...]

2-2 Fr ont panel We divide the front panel into three parts and describe names and functions of controls for each section. *Some keys have the secondary function which is available when the SHIFT indicator is lit, while the primary function is available when the SHIFT indicator is unlit. In this manual, we sometimes say "when shifted" and[...]

2-3 Front panel part 1 SKIP/CURSOR 2 ABC 3 DEF 89 6 5 PQRS TUV WXYZ GHI JKL MNO OPEN/CLOSE 0 7 4 1 space DIGIT AL ANALOG SDII BWF REMOTE LOCAL CONTROL INPUT AUDIO FILE D VD MASTER RECORDER MONO MAX MIN POWER TR4 TR3 TR2 TR1,3+2,4 TR3+4 TR1+2 TR1 LOCA TE REC END LOCA TE ABS 0 F FWD REWIND PLA Y STOP RECORD SOURCE PLAY TC SETUP LIST PLA Y CHASE EDIT [...]

2-4 a. [RECORD] ke y Normally, pressing this key starts recording when one of the AUDIO RDY indicators ([NEW FILE] or [INSERT]) is lit. • In the NEW FILE mode: Starts recording to a new file which is automatically created. If the "TC RD Y" indicator is lit, time code is also recorded. • In the INSERT mode: Starts recording from the cu[...]

2-5 c. [PLA Y] key Normally, pressing this key starts playback. Pressing this key during recording stores cross fade data to the memory and stops. If any sound data is available on the clipboard, pressing this key while holding down the [ST OP] key plays back the sound data. d. [|<<REWIND] ke y Pressing this key while stopped rewinds the reco[...]

2-6 Front panel part 2 12. [SKIP/CURSOR |<<, >>|] ([-], [+]) keys This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions. When unSHIFT ed: • Skips to the next (>>|) or previous (|<<) "ABS 0" of an audio file, cue point or MEM point, depending on the setting of the " Skip Mode? " menu in the [...]

2-7 15. [DISP TIME] key Cycles through the time display modes as follows. 16. [DISP LEVEL] ke y When selecting any time display mode except "REMAIN" using the [DISP TIME] key, this key cycles through the display mode as follows. ABS L TC IN INT TC GEN REMAIN Time Margin le vel T rack level The track level display varies depends on the tra[...]

2-8 21. [JOG] ke y Pressing this key while stopped enters the jog mode, in which you can jog the re- corder as if operating an analog recorder. When the jog mode is active, the indicator is lit. To exit the jog mode, press any of the transport keys. 22. [SHUTTLE] ke y Pressing this key during playback or while stopped enters the shuttle mode, in wh[...]

2-9 28. [CUE POINT] ([PREVIEW]) ke y This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed) functions. When unSHIFT ed: • In the normal display mode, pressing this key enters the cue point edit mode, in which you can edit cue point data. Pressing this key after pressing the [ST ORE] key stores the holding time to a cue point. 99 cue points (01 [...]

2-10 34. [A UDIO EDIT] key pressing this key while stopped enters the menu selection mode for audio editing. In this mode, you can select the editing menu by pressing this key repeatedly or by using the jog dial. See " Chapter 9: A udio file manag ement " and " Chapter 10: Editing track data " for details. 35. [SOURCE-IN] ([PREV[...]

2-11 40. [A UDIO RD Y - NEW FILE] key Pressing this key alternates on and off of the NEW FILE mode. When the mode is active, you can turn on [TC RDY]. In the NEW FILE mode, starting recording automatically creates a new file to be re- corded. If the time code track is armed then, time code is also recorded simulta- neously. Note that you cannot rec[...]

2-12 Front panel part 3 43. [CONTR OL] s witc h Selects whether controlling the unit remotely or from the panel. 44. [A UDIO FILE] switch Selects the audio file format (“BWF” or “SDII”) when recording is made in the NEW FILE mode or when creating or selecting an audio file by the file select function. • "OPTION" does not current[...]

2-13 50. [TC GEN MODE] s witc h Selects the generator mode for time code recording. EXT RUN FREE RUN The e xternal time code v alue is recorded as the start time. REC RUN Runs the internal generator by the free run mode, and records the current internal gen- erator time as the start time. When recording time code to a new file, the generator record[...]

2-14 A. ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED) connectors (TR1 thr ough TR4) • Each of these connectors receives a balanced analog audio signal, which is fed to the corresponding track. • Connectors: XLR-3-31 type (#2 = hot) • Nominal input level: +4 dBu/-10 dBV selectable B . Input level switc hes • Each of these switches selects the nominal input level [...]

2-15 4. ETHERNET port 5. Digital input/output section 6. Video c lock section 9. W or d c loc k section 10. GPI input/output connector s These connectors are active only when the "GPI ON/ OFF" menu in the Setup mode is set to "On". It is set to "Off" in the initial setting, therefore, you have to change it to "On&[...]

2-16 11. 9-pin remote connector 12. 15-pin remote connector These connectors are used for controlling the unit from external devices. The 9-pin and 15-pin remote connectors are tied in parallel so you can use either of them depending on the controller's hardware. The 15-pin connector can supply the DC 12 V power, so you can use it with a contr[...]

Chapter 3 Ref ormatting/optimizing a disk This chapter describes how to reformat a formatted disk and optimize a disk.[...]

3-2 Ref ormatting a D VD-RAM disk 1 . While stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to turn on the indicator . 2 . Press the [SETUP] key . The unit enters the Utility mode and the display shows a setting menu. The first time the unit enters the Utility mode after turning on the unit, the "Rec Protect?" menu is shown. Otherwise, the previously used[...]

3-3 5 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key again. The display changes to show "Format Md?" with flashing "Norm" . You can select the format mode between "Norm" (Normal) and "T ape" using the jog dial. See "Formatting a D VD-RAM disk" in "Chapter 1 Bef ore using the D V40" for details about the form[...]

3-4 • If you reformat a disk in the " T ape " mode with " Disk T ype? " set to " Used ", it takes some time for formatting. The display counts down the unformatted area as the format is in progress. When the format is completed, " Fmt Completed! " is shown, followed by the beginning of the " T ape mode[...]

3-5 1 . While stopped, press the [SHIFT] ke y to turn on the indicator . 2 . Press the [SETUP] key . The unit enters the Utility mode and the display shows a setting menu. 3 . Use the jog dial to select the "Optimize Disk?" menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display scrolls the warning message. By optimizing a used disk, the deleted[...]

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Chapter 4 A udio recor ding/pla ybac k This chapter describes the basic audio recording/playback (for both analog and digital), mute recording, slate tone recording, cueing by the jog/shuttle mode, etc.[...]

4-2 Recording/pla ybac k capabilities depending on the recor ding conditions (Fs/Bit/T rac k) Recording conditions 44.1kHz/16Bit Mono 48kHz/16Bit Mono 44.1kHz/24Bit Mono 48kHz/24Bit Mono 88.2kHz/24Bit Mono 96kHz/24Bit Mono 176.4kHz/24Bit Mono 192kHz/24Bit Mono 44.1kHz/16Bit Stereo 48kHz/16Bit Stereo 44.1kHz/24Bit Stereo 48kHz/24Bit Stereo 88.2kHz/2[...]

4-3 When performing recording in the NEW FILE mode, an audio file is newly created automati- cally and the recording is made from the beginning (ABS 0) of the new file. Note that you cannot record to a "Tape mode" file or an existing "Normal mode" file in the NEW FILE mode. In the following description, we assume that we are goi[...]

4-4 Preparation f or recor ding 1. Set the [CONTR OL] switch to "LOCAL". 2. Set the [A UDIO FILE] switc h to "BWF" or "SDII" appr opriatel y . When starting recording, an audio file with the selected file format is automatically created. 3. Set the [INPUT] s witch to "ANALOG". 4. Set the [TR MODE] s witc h to[...]

4-5 Recor ding 1 . Press the [RECORD] key . "New File!" appears for a short time on the display and the unit starts recording on the newly created file with the file format set in the procedure described in the previous "Preparation for recording". A tentative title of the newly created audio file is automatically created and re[...]

4-6 As explained earlier, when making recording in the NEW FILE mode, a new audio file is created on the disk. Therefore, each time you make recording in the NEW FILE mode, the number of audio files in- creases by one. However, you can create a new audio file before making recording regardless of whether "No Audio Files!" is shown or any [...]

4-7 Recor ding an analog source in the INSER T mode Tips: In the INSERT mode, recording is made to an existing audio file. Therefore, set the [A UDIO FILE] , [TR MODE] and [SAMPLING FREQ] switches to the appropriate positions that match the audio file. If you set any of these switches inappropriately, the switch position name flashes on the display[...]

4-8 Multiple-undo function To undo recording, use the multiple-undo function. YM D HM S 2 1 -INT - BWF FORMA T CLOCK -0.1% kHz 48 24 FS BIT DA TE ∞ 60 50 42 34 28 2018 12 8 6543 2 1 0 O L 2 . Select the desired event from the history using the [JOG] dial (or the [SKIP/CURSOR] |<</>>| ke ys), and press the [ENTER/YES] key . After the f[...]

4-9 <Note> When selecting an audio file, the track mode or Fs/bit shown on the display may flashes. This shows that the position of the [TR MODE] or [SAMPLING FREQ] switch does not match the selected file. In such a case, set the switch appropriately to match the file. Tips: See " Chapter 9: A udio file management " for details abou[...]

4-10 Recor ding to a "T ape mode" audio file in the INSERT mode You can record to a " T ape mode " audio file only in the INSERT mode. If an accident may happens, such as a sudden power failure or shutdown of the unit, recorded data on a " T ape mode " audio file will survive. Therefore, it will be suitable for live re[...]

4-11 • When the [A UDIO FILE] s witch is not changed (set to "BWF"): "003" is shown, because a new "Normal mode" file is the third "BWF" file on the disk. Flashing Flashing <Note> When loading a disk formatted in the Tape mode to the disk tray, the “ 001 ” audio file with the same type as [A UDIO [...]

4-12 The following describes how to record a digital source in the NEW FILE mode . In the same way as recording an analog source, you can record a digital source in the NEW FILE mode to a disk formatted in the Normal mode. We assume that we are going to record a digital audio source in stereo. Recor ding a digital source in the NEW FILE mode Connec[...]

4-13 Preparation f or recor ding 1 . Set the [CONTROL] switc h to "LOCAL". 2 . Set the [A UDIO FILE] s witch to "BWF" or "SDII" appr opriately . When starting recording, an audio file with the selected file format is automatically created. 3 . Set the [INPUT] switch to "DIGIT AL". "DIGIT AL" is show[...]

4-14 In the following description, we assume to perform recording from the end point of the cur- rent audio file, as in the description of the “ Recor ding an analog source in the INSER T mode ” described earlier. Recor ding a digital source in the INSER T mode 1 . Set the [CONTROL] select s witch to "LOCAL". 2 . Set the [INPUT] selec[...]

4-15 You can make mute recording while maintaining the continuity of the ABS time (or LTC), or insert a mute space at the beginning of an audio file or between songs. MUTE recor ding • Creating a m ute space during recor ding You can create a mute space during audio recording (analog or digital) in both the NEW FILE and INSERT mode . The followin[...]

4-16 During playback or while stopped, you can feed the 1-kHz slate tone from all the outputs, as well as record the slate tone for a specified duration at the beginning of an audio file or between songs. Slate tone function • Feeding the slate tone 1 . Press and hold down the [SLA TE T ONE] key during pla ybac k or while stopped (the SLA TE T ON[...]

4-17 • Shuttle cueing 1. Press the [SHUTTLE] key during pla ybac k (the SHUTTLE indicator lights up). The shuttle mode is active. The indicator light up, showing that the recorder stills. 2 . Rotate the jog dial to start cueing. You can cue forward or backward at a speed between 0 and twice the normal speed as if you are using an analog tape reco[...]

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Chapter 5 Time code recor ding This chapter describes how to record time code generated by the internal time code generator or external time code.[...]

5-2 Time code recor ding The unit can be referenced to SMPTE/EBU time code. SMPTE time code is applied to countries adopting the NTSC television system, while EBU time code is applied to countries adopting the PAL/SECAM system. Two methods are available for recording time code. • Recor ding time code together with audio sim ultaneously When recor[...]

5-3 You can record time code generated by the internal time code generator together with audio simultaneously. This section describe s settings and operations for time code recor ding. See "Chapter 4: Audio re- cording/playback" for details about settings and operations for audio recording. The following description assumes that one of th[...]

5-4 You can record time code together with audio while synchronizing the unit to external time code generated by an external generator or striped on a video/audio tape, etc. This section describes settings and operations for time code recording. See "Chapter 4: Audio recor ding/playbac k" for details about settings and operations for audi[...]

5-5 The TC Setup mode allows you to set the following which are necessary for recording/play- back of time code or synchronizing the unit to external time code. 1 . Editing time code g enerated b y the internal TC generator 2 . Editing the chase offset to external time code 3 . T rimming the chase offset 4 . Chase mode selection 5 . Capturing the L[...]

5-6 • Force-jamming to e xternal time code You can force-jam the internal generator time code to external time code. To force-jam to external time code, you must set the "TC GEN MODE" switch to "FREE RUN" . The following procedure assumes that the unit receives external time code from the [TIME CODE INPUT] connector. <Notes[...]

5-7 • Editing the c hase offset You can edit the current chase offset value. The edited value is stored to “CUE 00”. • Selecting output time code When setting the [TC GEN MODE] switch to "FREE R UN" or "24H RUN" , you can output time code generated by the internal TC generator or recorded on the disk. <Notes> • T[...]

5-8 • Editing the L TC star t time You can set the LTC start time at the "ABS 0" (beginning of an audio file) position to a desired value. The start time of time code recorded with the [TC READY] key set to ON can be edited later. If you record time code with the [TC READY] key set to OFF, “01H 00M 00S 00F 00SF” (default) is recorde[...]

5-9 • Catch offset you can capture the current LTC and store it as the chase offset by the "Catch Offset" function. This function is available both during playback and while stopped. 1 . Use the jog dial (or [SKIP/CURSOR] [|<<] / [>>|] keys) to select "Catc h Offset?". The current LTC is shown. (During playback, yo[...]

5-10 • Time code output on/off selection while paused you can select whether to output time code from the [TIME CODE OUTPUT] connector while paused. 1 . Use the jog dial (or [SKIP/CURSOR] [|<<] / [>>|] ke ys) to select "P ause TC?". The current setting is shown (the default is “Off”). 2 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key . The [...]

5-11 • Selecting “SRNo” as TC UBIT information If “SRNo” is selected, the following 8-digit TC UBIT information derived from the 3-digit REEL NUMBER attached to the VOLUME LABEL set in the “Edit Volume Lbl?” Utility menu or the SCENE/ REEL NUMBER set in the “Set SCENE & REEL?” Utility menu will be output. SSSSSRRR SSSSS: SCENE[...]

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Chapter 6 Storing time data This chapter explains how to store time data to location memories for the track editing or locate functions.[...]

6-2 Location memory keys 6 location memory keys are used to store location data for the track editing (for copy, paste, insert, erase, etc.) and locate functions. The location memory keys include four " edit point keys " and two " locate point keys ". The table below shows their names and usage of the corresponding location memo[...]

6-3 • Capturing a time "on the fl y" During playback, you can capture a time at the desired point " on the fl y " and store it to an edit point memory. 1 . Press the [PLA Y] key to start playbac k. 2 . Press the [ST ORE] key at the point y ou want to capture the time. The time data at the point when pressing the key is held an[...]

6-4 • Storing a time to an edit point using the n umeric keys You can recall and edit an edit point time and store the edited time. 1 . While stopped, press a desired edit point ke y . The display shows the appropriate edit point time. You can now edit the time. The following example shows the display after pressing the [SOURCE IN] key, in which [...]

6-5 <Notes> • If you want to store a locate point based on LTC instead of ABS time, select the displayed time to LTC using the [DISP TIME] key in advance. • 99 CUE point memories (01 through 99) are available in the CUE bank. The CUE point memories can be used only for the current audio file. • 99 MEMORY points (01 through 99) are avail[...]

6-6 HMS FS F 2 1 -INT - BWF FORMA T CLOCK -0.1% kHz 48 24 FS BIT NEXT ABS MEMORY ∞ 60 50 42 34 28 2018 12 8 6543 2 1 0 O L flashing "MEMOR Y" is lit Tips: You can select the locate point memory number using the jog dial while the memory number is flash- ing. • Storing a time to a locate point memory (CUE or MEMOR Y point memory) "[...]

6-7 • Storing a time to a locate point using the n umeric keys You can recall and edit a locate point (CUE or MEMORY point) time and store the edited time. 1 . While stopped, press a desired locate point key ([CUE POINT] or [MEMOR Y] key). The display shows the locate bank and memory number (e.g. " Cue 03 "), and a locate point time wit[...]

6-8 Editing a name of CUE or MEMOR Y point When storing time data to a locate point memory, the tentative name, such as "Cue 01" and "Mem 05", is given to the memory. You can edit the name later. 1 . While stopped, press a desired locate point ke y ([CUE POINT] or [MEMOR Y] key). The display shows the locate bank and memory numb[...]

6-9 Clearing a CUE or MEMOR Y point memory You can clear an unnecessary locate point memory (CUE or MEMORY). 1 . While stopped, press a desired locate point key ([CUE POINT] or [MEMOR Y] key). The display shows the locate bank and memory number (e.g. " Cue 03 "), and a locate point time with flashing memory number. The following is a disp[...]

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Chapter 7 Locate functions This chapter describes various locate functions including direct location to the beginning or end of an audio file, location to a locate or edit point, and skip location between locate points or audio files.[...]

7-2 A variety of locate functions The following locate functions are available. 1 . Location to the beginning (ABS0) of the current audio file 2 . Location to the end (REC END) of the current audio file 3 . Location to the last playback start position 4 . Location to the last recording start position 5 . Location to the last recording end position [...]

7-3 • Location to the last pla yback start position You can locate to the point between ABS 0 and REC END where playback started last time. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the [MEMOR Y] key . The display shows the screen for recalling a locate point memory. The first time you press the [MEMOR Y] key after turning on the power, "Last P[...]

7-4 • Location to the point where the recor der located last time You can locate to the point between ABS 0 and REC END where the recorder located last time. 1 . When the recorder is stopped, press only the [LOCA TE] key . The recorder locates to the point where the recorder located last time. Note that the [LOCA TE] key always holds the time dat[...]

7-5 • Location to a MEMOR Y point By specifying a desired MEMORY point memory (among 04 through 99), you can locate to the point. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the [MEMOR Y] key . The display shows a MEMORY point time with the flashing point number. 2 . Use the jog dial to select a desired MEMOR Y point number (between "04" and[...]

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Chapter 8 Pre vie w function This chapter describes the fade-in/fade-out preview function at the edit or lo- cate points assigned to the location memory keys.[...]

8-2 Pre view function The preview (point rehearsal) function allows you to preview (monitor) an edit or locate point assigned to the [SOURCE IN], [SOURCE OUT], [DEST IN], [DEST OUT], [CUE POINT] or [MEMORY] key. When previewing an edit IN or locate point, you can monitor audio faded in from the point (fade-in preview). When previewing an edit OUT p[...]

8-3 • Previe w at a locate point You can preview audio faded in from a desired locate point (selected from among CUE points 01 through 99 and MEMORY point 01 through 99). The following procedure is assumed that the locate point you want to preview is stored. 1 . Press the [CUE POINT] or [MEMOR Y] key . The display shows a locate point with flashi[...]

8-4 • T rimming while previe wing audio You can trim time data using the jog dial while previewing audio, allowing the fine adjustment of an edit or locate point. <Note> • When trimming time data while previewing, the trimmed data is reflected from the next pre view. Therefore, you can check the result in the next preview. • While trimm[...]

Chapter 9 A udio file mana gement This chapter describes the management of audio files.[...]

9-2 Creating a new audio file Regardless of whether a disk is formatted in the Normal or Tape mode, you can newly create only a "Normal mode" audio file by using the file select function. • Creating a ne w file on a disk just after formatted in the Normal mode In the following procedure, we assume that a disk just after formatted is loa[...]

9-3 • Creating a ne w file on a disk just after f ormatted in the T ape mode You can create more than one "Normal mode" audio file (of the "BWF" or "SDII" format) on a disk formatted in the Tape mode. In the following procedure, we assume that a disk just after formatted in the Tape mode is loaded and a "T ape m[...]

9-4 Selecting an audio file You can select an audio file by using the file select or skip function. 3. Use the jog dial or [SKIP/CURSOR] [|<<] / [>>|] keys to select a desired file number , and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display shows the beginning of the selected audio file. • Selecting a file using the file select function The [...]

9-5 Editing an audio file name You can edit a name of the current audio file. Before carrying out the following, select an audio file whose name you want to edit as the current file. 1 . While stopped, press the [SHIFT] ke y to turn on the indicator . 2 . Press the [SETUP] key . The unit enters the Utility mode. The first time the unit enters the m[...]

9-6 Deleting an audio file You can delete an unnecessary audio file. Before carrying out the following, select an audio file you want to delete as the current file. 1 . While stopped, press the [SHIFT] ke y to turn on the indicator . 2 . Press the [SETUP] key . The unit enters the Utility mode. The first time the unit enters the mode after turning [...]

9-7 Restoring a deleted audio file You can restore a deleted audio file. 1 . While stopped, press the [SHIFT] ke y to turn on the indicator . 2 . Press the [SETUP] key . The unit enters the Utility mode. The first time the unit enters the mode after turning on the power, the "Rec Protect?" menu appears. 3 . Use the jog dial to select the [...]

9-8 Duplicating an audio file You can duplicate the currently selected audio file. By making a duplication of the current audio file before executing the undo operation, you do not lose the current file. Tips: File n umber of the duplication file The duplication file is numbered one more than the number of existing files of the same format ("B[...]

Chapter 10 Editing trac k data This chapter describes how to edit track data using the paste, insert, cut and erase functions.[...]

10-2 SOURCE IN point SOURCE OUT point DEST IN point Sound data A Sound data A SOURCE IN point SOURCE OUT point DEST IN point Sound data A Sound data A P asting trac k data You can copy track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points to the clipboard and paste it from the "DEST IN" point on the same or a diff[...]

10-3 5 . While "P aste Clip?" is sho wn on the displa y , press the [ENTER/YES] ke y . "Sel. P aste TRK?" appears on the display, in which you can select the destination track(s) to be pasted. 6 . If y ou select a single trac k as a cop y source, select a destination trac k f or paste b y pressing the appropriate edit point ke y[...]

10-4 Inser ting trac k data You can copy track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points to the clipboard and insert it to the "DEST IN" point on the same or a different track. 1 . Store the "SOURCE IN", "SOURCE OUT" and "DEST IN" points. See "Chapter 6: Storing time data&q[...]

10-5 5 . Use the jog dial to select "Inser t Clip?" and press the [ENTER/YES] key . "Sel.Insert TRK?" appears on the display, in which you can select the destination track(s) to be inserted. If you select a single track as a copy source, you can select the same or a different track as a destination. If you select 2 or 4 tracks a[...]

10-6 Erasing trac k data You can erase track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points. 1 . Store the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points. See "Chapter 6: Storing time data" for details about how to store these points. 2. If necessary , trim these edit points using the previe w function. [...]

10-7 5 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key . The unit starts erasing track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points of the specified track(s). The display shows the required time together with the achieved percentage for erase. The time is counted down while the percentage is counted up as the erase operation is in progress.[...]

10-8 Cutting trac k data You can cut track data between the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points. 1 . Store the "SOURCE IN" and "SOURCE OUT" points. See " Chapter 6: Storing time data " for details about how to store these points. 2 . If necessar y , trim these edit points using the preview function.[...]

10-9 6 . Press the [EXIT/NO] or [ST OP] key repeatedl y to e xit the A UDIO EDIT mode. Tips: If you are not satisfied with the result, you can undo the cut operation. Tips: The cut track data still remains in the clipboard after the cut operation is completed. While the cut data remains in the clipboard, you can paste or insert the data by executin[...]

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Chapter 11 LIST PLA Y function This chapter describes the list play function, by which you can play back more than one recorded audio file continuously.[...]

11-2 LIST PLA Y function The LIST PLAY function allows to link multiple audio files recorded by the same condition (e.g. TR MODE, Fs, AUDIO FILE) and reproduce the files continuously while maintaining TC continuity. There are two LIST PLAY modes; One is the “ L TC_Link ” and the other the “ SongLink ” available on DV40. L TC_Link In the “[...]

11-3 T urning On LIST PLA Y mode 1. Press the [LIST PLA Y/(EDIT)] key and rotate the jog dial. When the [LIST PLA Y/(EDIT)] key is pressed, the following appears on the DV40 FL display. The default setting of the LIST PLAY mode is “ L TC_Link ”. By rotating the jog dial C.W., you can choose the “ SongLink ” mode. Flashing Flashing 2. Press [...]

11-4 Reprogramming PLA Y LIST If you find that there are unnecessary linked files exist, you can reprogram the PLAY LIST by deleting them. 1. T urn off the LIST PLA Y mode . If the LIST PLAY LED is lit solid, press the [LIST PLA Y/(EDIT)] key to turn the mode off. 2. Recall the File y ou w ould like to delete. Press either the [SKIP/CURSOR >>[...]

Chapter 12 Using a PS/2 ke yboar d This chapter describes how to control the DV40 using a PS/2 keyboard con- nected to the [KEYBOARD] terminal.[...]

12-2 Contr olling the D V40 fr om a PS/2 ke yboard By connecting a PS/2 keyboard to the [KEYBO ARD] terminal on the front panel of the DV40, you can easily carry out various operation such as file name or volume label editing. SHUTTLE JOG VARI PITCH IN DST OUT symbol SKIP/CURSOR LOCA TE ENTER/YES EXIT/NO DISP MARGIN FILE SEL STORE AUDIO EDIT UNDO 2[...]

12-3 The common functions between ke ys on the D V40 and a PS/2 ke yboar d The PS/2 keyboard keys shown below act the same function as the associated keys or jog dial on the DV40 front panel. PS/2 keyboard D V40 ENTER ESC Pressing the [SKIP/CURSOR >>I] key Pressing the [SKIP/CURSOR I<<] key Rotating the Jog dial clockwise Rotating the J[...]

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Chapter 13 FTP Ser ver Function This chapter describes the FTP server function using the ETHER card mounted on the DV40.[...]

13-2 Connection When connecting DV40 to a client PC, a “Category 5” cable which complies to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX must be used. If DV40 is directly connected to a client PC, a cross cable must be used. In the case DV40 is connected to a client PC via hub, a straight cable must be used. When DV40 recognizes a client PC, the “LINK” LED on t[...]

13-3 FTP Command Compliance The following FTP commands can be used when DV40 works as a FTP server. USER Identifying user name. P ASS Identifying pass word. QUIT T erminating FTP connection. TCP connection f or Control is also cut off . PORT When transferring data, relay the connection state open port number for data tr ansf erring at client side t[...]

13-4 Chec king TCP/IP Men us There are several menus in the TCP/IP settings on DV40. First, press the [SETUP] key and then rotate the jog dial. While the menu “ TCP/IP Setup? ” is displayed, press the [ENTER/YES] key. SETUP By rotating the Jog dial, the menu changes as shown below. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP • • • • • • Flashing Flashi[...]

13-5 Changing the TCP/IP setting There are cases that the TCP/IP settings must be changed. For example, if 2 x DV40s exist in a single network environment, the IP Address on one of the DV40s must be changed. This section describes how to change the TCP/IP settings. • IP Address The IP Address on DV40 is set in this menu. 1. Rotate the jog dial to[...]

13-6 2. Press the [ENTER/YES] ke y . If the [ENTER/YES] key is pressed, the section “ 192 ” starts flashing. 3. Move the cur sor and c hange the Gate wa y . Move the cursor by the [SKIP/CURSOR >>I] or [SKIP/CURSOR I<<] key and rotate the jog dial to change the Gateway. The alphanumeric keys can be also used to change the Gateway. 4.[...]

13-7 2. Press the [ENTER/YES] ke y . Move the cursor by the [SKIP/CURSOR >>I] or [SKIP/CURSOR I<<] key and rotate the jog dial to change the Login Name to a desired one. The alphanumeric keys can be also used to change the Login Name. 3. Press the [ENTER/YES] ke y . Pressing the [ENTER/YES] key defines the Login Name. Then the first let[...]

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Chapter 14 Impor ting an audio file to a computer This chapter describes how to import an audio file created by the DV40 to a computer.[...]

14-2 Impor ting an audio file to the Digidesign Pr o T ools You can import an audio file to the Digidesign Pro Tools on your computer. In the following description, we assumes that the Pro Tools application program for Macintosh is running on a Macintosh computer and a recorded DVD-RAM disc is set on the DVD-RAM drive connected to the computer. For[...]

14-3 4 . Select the desired directory ("bwff" or "sd2f") on the disc. 5 . Double-c lick on a desired audio file in the selected directory . The selected audio file is shown in the "Region in current file" box. 6 . Click on "Con ver t->", followed b y "Done". The window for selecting a destination[...]

14-4 8 . Click on "Spot" to make it active, and drag & down the A udio region list to the trac k area. The saved file is shown in the Audio region list. The saved file is sho wn. The Spot Dialog window appears.[...]

14-5 9 . Click on in the Spot Dialog window , f ollo wed b y "OK". Clicking on sets the currently displayed time of "Original Time Stamp" to the "Start" time. Then clicking on "OK" imports audio data from the "Start" time position. The currently display ed time of "Original Time Stamp" is [...]

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Chapter 15 Setup mode In the Setup mode, you can set preferences, etc. of the unit as below. 1. Internal c loc k time adjustment (see chapter 1 f or details.) 2. Display contrast setting 3. Reference level setting 4. Digital input track selection 5. Digital output signal format selection 6. Skipped item selection for the skip mode 7. Self diagnoses[...]

15-2 How to access and set a Setup men u <Note> You can access the Setup menu while the unit is stopped and is not in the Utility or TC Setup mode. Note that the operation procedure shown below is not applied to the " RS422 Setup " and " TCP/IP Setup " menus. See the explanations described later about how to access and set[...]

15-3 Digital input trac k selection You can select the digital format of signals output from the DIGITAL OUT connector. This setting is dependent on files and is maintained after you turn off the power. You can save or load the setting. “Auto” “1-2” “3-4” The tracks which receiv e digital inputs and are locked are automatically selected[...]

15-4 You can create and store self diagnoses files which record errors detected during recording. This setting is dependent on files and is maintained after you turn off the power. You can save or load the setting. You can see the associated self diagnoses file by ex- porting an audio file to your computer. Self diagnoses on/off “Off ” “On”[...]

15-5 You can select whether or not the keys/controls on the front panel of the unit are disabled (locked) when setting the [CONTROL] key to " REMO TE ". This setting is global and is not dependent on files. The setting is maintained after you turn off the power. You can save or load the setting. P anel loc k on/off “Off” “On” The [...]

15-6 You can set the mute recording time when the SHIFT indicator is lit. This setting is dependent on files and is maintained after you turn off the power. You can save or load the setting. Mute recor ding time You can set the recording time of the slate tone when the SHIFT indicator is lit. This setting is dependent on files and is maintained aft[...]

15-7 When creating a new audio file, you can give a name in either of two formats; a desired file name followed by a take number which automatically increments, or a name including date/time information. This setting is dependent on files and stored in the Flash ROM. File name mode setting SETUP Flashing SETUP “D A TE” “T AKE” Each name sta[...]

15-8 Sa ve/load of setup data you can save a set of setup data to a User Box and load it whenever you want. All data for 12 items explained above can be saved to a User Box, to which you can give a desired user name. • Sa ving setup data 1 . Select "Save User Setup?" and press the [ENTER/ YES] key . Now you can select a User Box to whic[...]

15-9 4 . After entering a desired name, press the [ENTER/ YES] key . " Sure? " flashes on the display. SETUP 5 . Press the [ENTER/YES] key again. The unit immediately saves the name and shows " Completed! ", followed by " Save Use Setup? ". SETUP 6 . T o e xit the Setup mode, press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [ST OP] key[...]

15-10 • Showing and setting the IP ad dress You can check or/and assign the IP address for the DV40. 2 . Use the [SKIP/CURSOR |<<]/[SKIP/CURSOR >>|] keys to mo ve the flashing (editing) point and use the jog dial or numeric keys to enter a desired v alue. 3 . After entering the desired value, press the [ENTER/YES] key . " W ait! [...]

15-11 • Showing and setting the subnet mask You can check or/and set values for the subnet mask in the network. If a subnet mask is not used, this setting is not necessary. Setting the subnet mask 1 . While either of the screen above is shown, press the [ENTER/YES] key . The leftmost value of the current subnet mask starts flashing, showing that [...]

15-12 Setting the log-in names and passw or ds 1 . While the login name is shown, enter the desired login name. You can enter up to 8 characters for a login name. • Press the [MARGIN RESET/CLR] key repeatedly to erase the current login name completely. • Enter characters using the jog dial or numeric keys. 2 . After entering the name, press the[...]

15-13 Showing the main software ver sion You can check the main software version of the unit by selecting "Version Main". When you have any trouble or question and contact our service section, you may be asked the main soft- ware version. Showing the ethernet software ver sion You can check the ethernet software version of the unit by sel[...]

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Chapter 16 Utility mode <Note> There are 11 menus in the Utility mode, however, this chapter describes details about only "Menu 1" through "Menu 6". See the appropriate sections indicated in parentheses for details about menu items 7 through 11. 1 . Selecting Rec protect On or Off 2 . Renumbering CUE points 3 . Releasing u[...]

16-2 Selecting Rec Protect On or Off You can protect a file from being recorded or ed- ited. This setting is dependent on files and is maintained after you turn off the power. How to select a Utility men u 1 . While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to enter the shift mode (the SHIFT indicator lights up). 2 . Press the [SETUP] key (the SHI[...]

16-3 Renumbering CUE points This menu allows renumbering CUE points. When CUE points are renumbered, CUE points are numbered in order of time. This function is useful after deleting a CUE point or the current CUE points are not stored in order of time. You can renumber CUE points of the currently se- lected file. 1 . Select the first le vel of the [...]

16-4 Selecting On or Off of the resume function This menu selects On or Off of the resume function. If it is set to On, the file that was selected when turn- ing off the power last time is selected when starting up the unit. This menu is global and the setting is maintained after you turn off the power. 1 . Select the first le vel of the "Resu[...]

16-5 1 . Select the first level of the "Edit V olume Lbl?" menu, and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The leftmost character of the current volume label flashes. You can now edit it. The following example shows the default volume label. Flashing Flashing 2 . Press the [MARGIN RESET/CLR] key repeatedl y until the current v olume label is all er[...]

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Chapter 17 Specifications[...]

17-2 <Inputs/Outputs> *0 dBu - 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms. Reference level : -12 dB/-18 dB/-20 dB (default: -18 dB, selectable from the "Reference Level?" menu in the Setup mode) Nominal input level : +4 dBu/-10 dBV (balanced), selectable using the input level select switch on the rear panel ANALOG INPUTs (TR 1 thr ough TR 4) • Co[...]

17-3 Pin 5: << The "low" pulse activates the function equivalent to the [|<<] key. * The minimum effective input pulse width is 15 milliseconds (except Pin 2 [PLAY] whose minimum pulse width is 5 milliseconds). GPI OUT Pin 1: GND Pin 2: EVENT 1 Outputs the event of CUE POINT 1 Pin 3: EVENT 0 Outputs the event of CUE POINT 0 Pi[...]

17-4 9P-REMO TE/15P-REMO TE • Connectors : D-sub 9-pin (9P-REMOTE) D-sub 15-pin (15P-REMOTE) • Protocol : RS-232C, conformed to the Sony 9-pin (P2) protocol (The DV40 is a controlled device.) * The 9P-REMOTE and 15P-REMOTE connectors are connected in parallel. ETHERNET • Connector : RJ-45 * Conformed to IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX sta[...]

17-5 Memo[...]

Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed [...]

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