Fostex DV824 DVD Recorder User Manual


 
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DVD Multitrack Recorder DV824
Main features/functions
Equipped with an E-IDE 12-centimeter DVD-RAM drive.
This drive ensures high-speed access and reliability, which only the optical
disk system can afford.
The DVD-RAM disk format is conformed to "UDF Rev1.5", which ensures
compatibility with personal computers.
The recording file format is conformed to the BWF interleave 1 file
specification. When a file is imported to a DAW from the DV824, it can be
separated to multiple mono files. (Note that the DAW must support
interleave files.)
In addition to mono-track and stereo-track modes, 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-track
modes are available for recording.
Supports word synchronization as standard, allowing the DV824
synchronized with external digital devices.
By installing the optional TC/SYNC card, you can record a time code
generated by the internal TC generator (in +/- 1 PPM accuracy) or an
external SMPTE/EBU time code, along with audio signals. The recorded time
code data is stored to the Time Stamp (Time Reference) of the BWF file.
You can also synchronize the DV824 to a film machine.
Built in ether card. The DV824 can be an FTP server, allowing you to
transfer audio file data between the DV824 and your personal computer via
TCP/IP.
By creating an ALE file from a recorded audio file, you can export it to the
AVID system.
By installing the optional 2.5-inch hard disk drive, you 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".
By installing the optional IEEE1394 USB2 card, you can directly connect the
DV824 to a personal computer. It allows exporting audio file data recorded
by the DV824 to your personal computer.
A USB port is provided for connecting to a USB keyboard. You can enter or
edit a file name, volume name, etc. from a keyboard instead of the DV824
panel keys.
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.