Fostex PD-6 DVD Recorder User Manual


 
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PD-6
DVD Location Recorder
About this manual
This manual is intended to be used as a guide for using the Fostex PD-6 DVD
location recorder.
It is divided into Chapters. Each Chapter covers instructions for a specific
subject or feature of the PD-6 which you should know for using the unit, as
well as safety instructions, precautions, etc. Please retain this manual at hand
so that you can read it whenever necessary.
Manual organization
The following shows a brief description of each chapter though you may
know the contents of each chapter by the “Table of Contents”.
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the brief introduction of the PD-6, as well as main
features.
Chapter 2: Before using the PD-6
This chapter describes some notes on the power supply, as well as details
about formatting a DVD-RAM disk. Read this chapter first before using the
PD-6.
Chapter 3: Names of Functions
This chapter describes names and functions of keys and controls on the
front and top panels, as well as those of connectors on the left and right side
panels. If you are familiar with digital equipment, you may roughly
understand the functions the PD-6 offers.
Chapter 4: Basic connection
This chapter describes basic connection between the PD-6 and external
devices. It includes details about how to connect analog audio signals, digital
audio signals, an external time code, and external synchronization signals,
as well as how to connect between the PD-6 and a personal computer by IEEE
1394, and how to make USB keyboard connection.
Chapter 5: Recording/playback
This chapter describes audio and time code recording/playback using the
PD-6. You can find description about how to make necessary switch setting
or adjustment for audio and time code recording/playback, as well as about
force jamming. Descriptions for the skip and locate functions are also included.
Chapter 6: TC Setup mode
This chapter describes the TC Setup mode which provides preferences/settings
related with time code recording/playback, such as settings for the TC start
time and TC user bits.