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Quick Operation Guide
8 Track Digital Recorder
Model
16 Track Digital Recorder
Model
This manual is the Quick Operation Guide for the Model D824/D1624.
This manual describes important information for using the recorder for the
first time including "Preparation of a recording medium" and "Formatting a
disk". Please read this manual carefully before using the recorder.
In addition, this manual also describes the basic operations such as "Connect-
ing the recorder to an external mixing console", "Basic recording for analog
source" and "Basic recording for digital source". Even if this is the first time
for you to use the recorder, you will be able to understand the basic opera-
tions of the recorder by reading this manual.
To use all of the recorder's functions, please also read the separate Reference
manual. The pages of the Reference manual to be referred to are shown on
page 25.
Because all keys and buttons on the Model D824 and D1624 are identical,
most descriptions are done based on the Model D1624. Please note any dif-
ferences between the Model D824 and D1624, the explanation or note for
each model will be described.
D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
CAUTION:
CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'
AU FOND.
NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
"WARNING" to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, accompanying the appliance.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE."
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
should be read before the appliance is operated.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
power supply only of the type described in the operating
should be retained for future reference.
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be
operating instructions should be adhered to.
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
appliance is not defeated.
be followed.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
the like.
where they exit from the appliance.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
by qualified service personnel when:
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted or
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
beyond that described in the operating instructions.
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air
personnel.
through the ventilation openings.
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
This recorder is not equipped with recording media for recording and playback. Please read the section
from page 5 to prepare the recording media to record, playback, and edit data on the recorder.
Fostex in not responsible for any direct or consequential damages caused by operating the recorder and/
or a connected E-IDE hard disk.
It is prohibited by law to use materials recorded on the recorder from music CDs and/ or video tapes for
which copyrights belong to a third party for commercial contents, broadcasts, sales, and/ or distribution,
except for your personal entertainment.
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
Contents
Package contents ............................................................................................................ 5
Recording media ............................................................................................................. 5
Preparation for the current drive .................................................................................... 6
Installing a hard disk in a removable case ................................................................................. 6
Formatting a hard disk drive ....................................................................................................... 9
Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk .................................. 11
Setup of the Internal Clock ........................................................................................... 12
Connecting a analog mixer ........................................................................................... 13
Connections when using the D824 ........................................................................................... 13
Connections when using the D1624 ......................................................................................... 14
Connecting a digital mixer ............................................................................................ 15
Connections when using the D824 ........................................................................................... 15
Connections when using the D1624 ......................................................................................... 15
Basic recording ............................................................................................................. 16
Initial settings ............................................................................................................................. 16
About sampling frequency ........................................................................................................ 16
Basic analog recording ............................................................................................................... 17
Undo and redo recording (single undo/redo ........................................................................... 18
Basic digital recording ................................................................................................................ 19
Multitrack recording using overdubbing ...................................................................... 21
Ping-pong recording ..................................................................................................... 21
MIxdown ........................................................................................................................ 21
Recording in a new Program ........................................................................................ 22
Basic Locate function ................................................................................................... 23
Playback using the Vari-pitch function ........................................................................ 24
Reference manual reference pages .............................................................................. 25
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
Package contents
Make sure that the package contains all the items listed below. The illustrations may not precisely
match the appearance of the actual items. If you find that items are missing, contact your local
dealer.
Detachable controller
Main unit
Dust cover
Install this cover over the
connectors on the
removable case after you
install the hard disk.
Refer to page "7" for more
information.
Removable case
Hard disk fixing screws Install a hard disk into this removable
Use these screws to fix the hard disk to case. Refer to page "6" for more
the removable case. Refer to page "7" information.
for more information. Insulation paper
Use these seals when you
install the hard disk into the
removable case. Refer to page
"7" for more information.
Lock-unlock key
Use this key when you install the
removable case with the hard disk in the
recorder. Refer to page "8" for more
information.
Recording media
The recorder is not equipped with any recording medium for recording/playback such as a hard
disk drive (in this manual, we call the installed medium "current drive"). Therefore, to execute the
multitrack recording using the recorder, you have to separately prepare a current drive.
For a current drive, you can use any universal "E-IDE" hard disk drive* which has been tested and
approved by FOSTEX. A hard disk drive can be installed in the removable case attached.
The updated information on the operation-confirmed HD and backup media for D824/D1624 is
mentioned in the following Fostex international web site.
For those who are not able to check our web site, please contact Fostex distributor in your territory.
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D824/D1624 Quick Operation Guide
Preparation for the current drive
This recorder has a slot for an optional hard disk. First you need to install a hard disk into the
removable case included in this recorder package before you install it into the slot.
The following instructions assume that you have already purchased an E-IDE hard disk unit.
Prepare the following items for hard disk installation:
Dust cover
Fixing screws
Insulation seals
Removable case Hard disk unit Lock-unlock key
Be sure to turn off the power to the recorder (or remove the power cable from the AC outlet) before
installing a hard disk.
Installing a hard disk in a removable case
First, you need to disassemble the removable case included in the package so that you can install a hard
disk into it.
Disassembling the removable case
1.Apply your thumb to the edge of the case on the connector side as shown in the figure, and slightly pull the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
2.Apply your thumbs to the side of the case and open the cover. In the same manner, open the cover on the other side.
(Caution: Be careful not to pinch your fingers.)