Fostex PD606 User Manual

LOCATION RECORDEROwner’s ManualModel PD606

10Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsDeleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete file] ...

100Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackTime code playbackRecorded time code is played back together with audio and can be outpu

101Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackSkip / locate functionsThe PD606 offers comprehensive skip/locate functions.Skipping by

102Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackLocating to the previous locate pointWhile the recorder is stopped, pressing the [LOCATE

103Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackLocating to the desired timeYou can locate the recorder to the desired position by speci

104Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackLocating to the desired cue pointYou can locate the recorder quickly to a desired cue po

105Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsChapter 6: Advanced operationsChapter 6 - Table of contentsAuto copy function ...

106Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsWhen recording to an audio file on a partition of the PD606 hard disk drive, the auto c

107Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operations1) While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light [SHIFT] indicator, followe

108Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsMaking auto copy2) Slide the [REC] key to start recording to the partition.When the aut

109Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsThe disk copy function fully copies all audio files recorded on a DVD-RAM disk (or hard

11Location Recorder Model PD606IntroductionPrecautions• For supplying the power to the unit from an AC outlet, only use theFostex authorized AC adapt

110Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsMaking disk copyThe following procedure assumes that partition 1 (PT01) is selected as

111Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operations6) If you are sure, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The PD606 starts disk copy to the selecte

112Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsThe file copy function copies an audio file recorded on a DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk pa

113Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operations4) While “DVD” is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display now shows the screen

114Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operations6) After making audio file selection, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The PD606 starts file c

115Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsFormatting in the “DDR” modeTo carry out dual drive recording, you have to format the c

116Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsIn this procedure example, we assume that we format partition 2 (PT02) which is thecurr

117Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsMaking dual drive recordingThe following procedures is assumed that the selected partit

118Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsBy connecting the PD606 to a personal computer via the [USB PC] connector, audio file d

119Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsHow to unmount the PD606 from the PCTo disconnect the PD606 from the personal computer,

12Location Recorder Model PD606Introduction• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins,accidentally enter the inside of the uni

120Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsExample of copying data to a computer hard diskIn the following procedure, we assume th

121Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operations7) Select a saving file and click on “Select” (indicated by an arrow 6).The computer st

122Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 6: Advanced operationsThe saved file is added to the audio region list (indicated by an arrow 7).78) After ma

123Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FIL

124Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)On a DVD-RAM disk (or hard disk partition), the PD606 c

125Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)3) While "<New file>" is highlighted, p

126Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)6) While "Video format" is highlighted, press

127Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)To create another new ALE file, select "<New fi

128Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)<Note>: We recommend setting "Circle Take&qu

129Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)You can view audio file entries in an ALE file, as well

13Location Recorder Model PD606IntroductionCautions for useIf you make recording or playback using a DVD-RAM disk, do not hangthe unit using the shou

130Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)Adding an audio file entry to an existing ALE file1) On

131Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)You can edit an existing ALE file. The editing function

132Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)Remaking an ALE fileIf you edit the start time, end tim

133Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)6) After "Remake ALE" completes, press the [E

134Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 7: Creating and editing ALE files (EDIT EDL FILE menu)

135Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuChapter 8: MENU modeChapter 8 - Table of contentsAbout MENU mode ...

136Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuIn the MENU mode, various essential setting and execution menu items are available

137Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuMenu name(in the displayed order)* SYS SETUP menu* TC SETUP menu* DISK UTILITY men

138Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuIn the SYS SETUP menu, the following menu items for settings regarding recording/p

139Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe "Set project name" menu item sets the project name recorded to an iX

14Location Recorder Model PD606Introduction

140Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe "Default file name" menu item selects the default name format of an

141Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu7) Use the [MENU] dial or alphanumeric keys entering the desired scene name, press

142Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Default TrkName” menu item specifies the default track name for each track of

143Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Next event No” menu item sets the event number in the description information

144Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Record FS&Bit” menu item sets the recording sampling frequency and bit le

145Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Pull up/down” menu item makes clock pull up/down when the unit is referenced

146Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Rec source sel” menu item selects record sources in pairs.Recording source se

147Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu6) Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly until you exit the MENU mode.The “Digital out”

148Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Diagnoses” menu item selects whether or not creating a diagnoses file which l

149Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Peak hold” menu item sets the peak hold time of the peak level meters.* When

15Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 1: Main featuresChapter 1: Main features

150Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu• Tone rec On/Off settingUse the [MENU] dial to select the “Tone rec” and press th

151Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuUse the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to co

152Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Pause time” menu item sets the pause cancel time. After the pause cancel time

153Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Keyboard Sel” menu item selects the type of a USB keyboard connected to the [

154Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu<Note>: If you execute pre recording at 88.2k or 96k, the pre recording time

155Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Max file length” menu item sets the maximum recording volume of a file.This s

156Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe “Auto part. link” menu item allows you to enable or disable the auto partition

157Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu<Note>: To make continuous recording, the next partition to the current part

158Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe [False start] menu item selects whether the canceled file is kept on or delete

159Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuLimiter parameter setting [Limiter parameter]• Grouping settingUse the [MENU] dial

16Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 1: Main features• Provides six analog inputs and outputs (on XLR connectors) and eight AES/EBU digital inputs

160Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuUse the [MENU] dial to select a desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key to co

161Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuThe "Stereo out level" menu item selects the nominal output level of the

162Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuCustom settings for monitoring [Monitor custom]4) Use the [MENU] dial to select th

163Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu-LRMSNo outputThe signal is output from the L channel of headphones.The signal is

164Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuMonitor speaker mute setting [Speaker mute]The “Speaker mute” menu item selects wh

165Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuUse the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the [ENTER/YES] key toc

166Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu• Input clip On/Off settingUse the [MENU] dial to select the “Input clip” and pres

167Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menu• Disk warning time settingUse the [MENU] dial to select the “Disk warning” and pr

168Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuChain play mode setting [Chain play]4) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired o

169Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuPre/post fader selection [Disk Feed]4) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired o

17Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 1: Main features• Equipped with the [USB PC] port for PC connection. You can directly connectto a PC, allowin

170Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SYS SETUP menuSelecting “Version” allows you to view the software ROM version number and creatio

171Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuIn the BATTERY SETUP menu, the following items for battery related settings an

172Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuUsing the "BATT. warning" item, you can set the threshold low batter

173Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuUsing the "DC-IN warning" item, you can set the threshold low batter

174Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuUsing the "Power priority" item, you can set the power supply priori

175Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuUsing the "Active battery" item, you can select the prior battery (B

176Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu<Battery setting examples><Example 1>: The [DC-IN] power is normal

177Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu<Example 3>: Batteries are mounted on both battery mounts and can be use

178Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menuWhen you use a battery with BMS (Battery Management System), the "BATT. R

179Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/BATTERY SETUP menu<Note>: When batteries are linked (using PowerLink batteries), theaverag

18Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 1: Main features• Provides the stereo bus output connector (XLR 5-pin). From this connectorand output channels

180Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuIn the TC SETUP menu, 13 menu items for settings regarding time code recording/play

181Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Sync clock" menu item, you can select the system clock referen

182Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Frame rate" menu item, you can select the time code frame rate

183Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Gen mode" menu item, you can select the generator mode of the

184Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menu<Notes>: If no time code is fed to the unit in the "EXT RUN" mode,

185Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuIf you want to start the next file from this time code value, simply press the [ENT

186Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuYou can set the time code user bit and user bit mode of the time code which is outp

187Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuEditing the user bitBy using the [MENU] dial to highlight “User: 00 00 00 00” and p

188Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "JAM mode" menu item, you can select the jam mode for the gener

189Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Sel. TC Out" menu item, you can set the time code source (Repr

19Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 1: Main featuresWhat is in the box?PD606 options and related Fostex productsThe following PD606 options and re

190Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Default LTC start" menu item, you can set the desired default

191Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Edit LTC start" menu item, you can set the desired LTC start t

192Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "RepTC Ubit" menu item, you can select the desired userbit of t

193Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Rep pause TC" menu item, you can select whether time code is o

194Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "Recin via ExtTC" item, you can select whether or not the unit

195Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/TC SETUP menuUsing the "TC PWR Time" item, you can set the time until the TC generator

196Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuIn the DISK UTILITY menu, 12 menu items for settings regarding recording media

197Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuThe "Edit file name" menu item edits a file name of the currently loa

198Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "File info." menu item, you can view audio file information

199Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuThe table below shows the details of the descriptor information which Fostex re

2Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USE

20Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 1: Main features

200Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu1) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired descriptor information item and pres

201Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu• Viewing iXML Chunk data informationYou can view and edit iXML Chunk data via

202Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuThe “Delete file” menu item deletes an unnecessary audio file.You can delete on

203Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Restore Del. file" menu item, you can restore a hidden fil

204Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Format" menu item, you can reformat a DVD-RAM disk or a pa

205Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu4) Make settings of the items.• Drive selection:While "Drive" is high

206Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu• Physical format on/off settingWhen selecting "Format Mode" to "

207Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu5) While "[EXECUTE]" is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key.The &q

208Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Reel No." menu item, you can edit the reel number of the c

209Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Rec protect" menu item, you can select "On" or &

21Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606This chapter explains what y

210Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Resume" menu item, you can select "On" or "

211Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "Part. protect" menu item, you can select "On" or

212Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menuUsing the "HDD Ope. Time" item, you can view the operating time of th

213Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/LOAD SETUP menuLOAD SETUP menuUsing the “LOAD SETUP” menu item, you can load setup data from amo

214Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 8: MENU mode/SAVE SETUP menuSAVE SETUP menuUsing the “SAVE SETUP” menu item, you can save the current data to

215Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 9: SpecificationsChapter 9: Specifications

216Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 9: SpecificationsInputs/outputs* 0dBu = 0.775Vrms, 0dBV = 1Vrms, Reference level: -20dBFSANALOG INPUT (CH1 ~

217Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 9: SpecificationsRecording medium : DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW (DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW can usedfor data backup onl

218Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 9: SpecificationsPhysical dimensionsHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LOCKOFFR

219Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 9: SpecificationsBlock diagramCH1CH2CH3CH4CH5CH6XLR INBABAADCADCBABABABAADCADCAGCSLATEMICMICOFF TONESLATESLAT

22Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606<Note>: The IDX ENDURA battery, NP-1 type battery (including the ho

220Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 9: SpecificationsIndexAAC adaptor ...22, 28ALE file ...

221Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 9: SpecificationsMaximum recording area ...78, 155MENU mode ...

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23Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606The ENDURA battery is mounted to the bottom of the PD606.There are two mo

24Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606<Note>: When you use a battery with BMS (Battery Management System)

25Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606Power supply priority setting (essential when using both [DC IN] and a ba

26Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606LOCATECIRCLE TAKECUEOFFSLATEJAMMICTONEPRE RECOFFONsymbol09WXYZ8TUV7PQRSGH

27Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606To dismount the battery, make sure that the power is off, and remove the

28Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD6065.0(A )XAM V42-21NI-CDV42-21UO-CDTDBYKTSOHCPTUO SUB TS BSUUO ENIL GOLANAT

29Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606After mounting the battery or connecting the power source such as the AC

3Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsImportant Safety Instructions1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions

30Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606741LIGHT EXITMONOSTSOLOC2C3C4MSFILE SELTIMEQUICK SETMONITOR432156LRONOFFP

31Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606The PD606 offers realtime clock.The realtime clock data is used for a def

32Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD6063) Use the [MENU] dial to select "Adjust RTC" and press the [EN

33Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606The following procedure assumes that partition 1 (PT01) which has no reco

34Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD6062) Use the [MENU] dial to select "DISK UTILITY" and press the [

35Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD6066) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "[EXECUTE]" and press the [

36Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD6068) After formatting, press the [EXIT] key to exit the MENU mode.The displ

37Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606You can replace the internal hard disk drive with the optional Model EX-H

38Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 2: Preparation before using the PD606Fixed screw 1Fixed screw 2ConnectorAfter removing the hard disk drive, yo

39Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsChapter 3: Names and FunctionsChapter 3 - Table of contentsLeft side panel ...

4Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsTable of contentsIntroduction of this manual ...

40Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions1. [ANALOG LINE OUT] connectors (XLR-3-32 type/balanced)These connectors feed analog aud

41Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions6. [USB HOST] connector (Series A Receptacle/USB 2.0 High speed)Not currently supported.

42Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions3. [TIME CODE OUT] connector (XLR-3-32 type/balanced)Outputs time code.4. [TIME CODE IN]

43Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions5. [WORD IN] termination switchTerminates the word input signal by setting the switch to

44Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions12345678(*) V BATT (12V), Max 500mA.It is output regardless of power on/off.123PLAYSTOPR

45Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions1. [POWER] switchTurns on or off the main power of the PD606.To prevent pressing the swi

46Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions3. [QUICK SET] keyPressing this key enters the quick setup mode. In this mode, you candi

47Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions9. [ACCESS] indicator (HDD, DVD)Each indicator Indicates the access condition of the int

48Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions16. [CUE] keyThis key functions as follows depending on the recorder condition.• During

49Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions18. [CIRCLE TAKE / FALSE START] keyThis key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFT

5Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsChapter-3: Names and functions ...

50Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions22. Mixer sectionThe mixer section allows you to mix signals from inputs 1 through 6 and

51Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions• When SHIFTed:You can reverse the input phase of each channel.When reversed, the [REV.

52Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functionsa. Monitor select dialSelects the tracks/inputs to be monitored (see the table below).Yo

53Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsTop panelHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LOCKOFFREW F F

54Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and Functions6. [HPF] frequency controlsEach control adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high pass fi

55Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsRear panel23112. Battery mount 2Mounts one or two IDX ENDURA batteries (see page 23 for

56Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsHome screenEach of the following screen examples is the screen which appears when an aud

57Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsStatus informationThe status information area shows the current settings including the F

58Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsCurrent drive/file numberThis area shows the current drive name and the audio file numbe

59Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsMENU list screenYou can bring up the MENU list screen by pressing the[SHIFT] key followe

6Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsConnection examples ...

60Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 3: Names and FunctionsEDIT EDL FILE menu screenYou can bring up this menu screen by selecting "EDITEDL FI

61Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsChapter 4: Basic connectionsChapter 4 - Table of contentsInput connection ...

62Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsPELLARALETOMER-P9UOTDROWNIOEDIV/DROWUAT ES OLUA(T UPNI OT )TCELES IGID TAL O/I FFONOEDOC E

63Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsThe [TIME CODE IN] connector (balanced, XLR-3-31) accepts SMPTE/EBU time code.To record ex

64Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsOutput connection5.0(A )XAM V42-21NI-CDV42-21UO-CDTDBYKTSOHCPTUO SUB TS BSUUO ENIL GOLANAT

65Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsDigital audio output connectionThe digital audio signals can be output from the [DIGITAL O

66Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsThe PD606 provides the [USB (KYBD)] connector for connecting a USB keyboard.By connecting

67Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsOther keysLeft/Right/Up/Down keyThese keys can be used to enter characters or move the cur

68Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsThe PD606 provides the [USB (PC)] connector dedicated for PC connection.By connecting a pe

69Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsThe [DC IN] connector (XLR-4-32 type) on the left side panel is used for operatingthe unit

7Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsAutomatic record start by external time code ...

70Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LOCKOFFREW F FWD PLAY STO

71Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connectionsHPF(Hz)30050-12 -6 OFF(dB/oct)LOCATEABS 0LOCATE REC ENDLOCKPANEL LOCKOFFREW F FWD PLAY STO

72Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 4: Basic connections

73Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackChapter 5: Recording/PlaybackThis chapter describes basic recording and playback of analo

74Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackPreparation before recordingBefore starting audio recording, make necessary settings in t

75Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackIn this condition, rotating the [MENU] dial (or pressing the [ ] or [ ] key) movesthe fla

76Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackYou can select a sampling frequency and bit length combination.Sampling frequency and bit

77Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/Playback<Note>: You cannot make pull up or down setting when the time code frame rate isset

78Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackDuring recording, if the unit encounters the following problems, the error tone is output

79Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackMixer settingsThe mixer section provides the function for mixing and sending six input so

8Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsData export to PC ...

80Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackTo activate/deactivate the limiter function, press the [SHIFT] key, followed by the [READ

81Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/Playback<About gain adjustment>The PD606 controls the gain by the advanced digital control

82Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/Playback<Notes>• Adjust the recording level appropriately so that the level meter does not

83Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackUsing the [SEND LEVEL] control on each of channels 1 through 6, you can adjust the signal

84Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackMonitor mode select switch[MONITOR] control[PHONES] jack7PQRSGHI4space1LIGHT EXITMONOSTSO

85Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackWhen any of tracks is armed, the display changes as below.In the example below, partition

86Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackThe following table shows the relation between the number of recording tracks and Fs/bitc

87Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/Playback1) While stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to enter shift mode, followed by the [FILE SEL /

88Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackStarting recordingThe following procedure assumes that all the necessary preparations for

89Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackBy pressing the [CIRCLE TAKE / FALSE START] key while the unit is in shift mode, the popu

9Location Recorder Model PD606Safety Instructions/Table of contentsContinuous recording function [Auto part. link] ...

90Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/Playback<Notes>• When the [PRE REC] switch is set to "ON", the [ANALOG OUT] conne

91Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackIf you set the "Tone rec mode" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the ME

92Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackRecording digital audioSelecting recording sourceUsing the "Rec source sel" ite

93Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackSelecting the TC generate mode (TC recording mode)You can select the generate mode for ti

94Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackSetting the time code outputYou can select the time code source ("Repro" or &qu

95Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackForce jam to external time codeThe jam function of the PD606 internal generator allows to

96Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackCue point settingThe PD606 provides the following two ways of setting a cue point.(1) Dur

97Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/Playback• Editing cue point dataTo edit a cue point data, use the [MENU] dial to select “<Posi

98Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/Playback• Deleting a cue pointTo delete an unnecessary cue point, select “<Delete>” using t

99Location Recorder Model PD606Chapter 5: Recording/PlaybackBasic playbackNormal audio playbackThe following procedure assumes that an audio file is