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Owner's Manual Model 8288 421 000 8 Track Digital Recorder AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY CLIPBOARD IN OUT START AUTO PUNCH IN OUT END DISP SEL EXECUTE /YES EXIT /NO 8 TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER AUTO RTN COPY MOVE PASTE ERASE UNDO REDO TIME BASE SEL HOLD/ STORE RECALL POWER PGM SEL AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE OPTICAL PREVIEW LOCATE VARI PITCH 1/9 PUNCH IN / OUT 2/10 3/11 4/12 RECORD TRACK 5/13 6/14 RECORD 7/15 8/16 SHIFT ENVELOPE STOP PLAY REWIND F FWD LOCKED HD ACCESS TC IN CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END D-108 Owner's Manual (Safety Instructions) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: 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. POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. 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 to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE." SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as 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 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 2 D-108 Owner's Manual (Table of Contents) Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................5 Main features...........................................................................5 Precautions..................................................................................6 Note on repair..........................................................................6 About copyrights....................................................................6 About damage.........................................................................6 preparation...................................................................43 Rehearsing manual punch in/out recording.............43 Manual punch in/out Take............................................44 Undo/redo manual punch in/out recording.............45 Digital Recording......................................................................44 Digital recording from an external digital device..........46 Digital recording to an external device............................48 Connecting a digital mixer..................................................49 Digital and analog simultaneous recording...................51 Names and Functions...............................................................7 Front panel (with the controller removed).......................8 Detachable controller............................................................9 Rear panel..............................................................................17 Display section...................................................................18 Display shown when the power is turned on..............18 Preset display.....................................................................18 Switching the display using the DISP SEL key.............19 Switching the time base display using the EXECUTE/YES key and DISP SEL key.................19 Changing programs using the STORE key and the HOLD/> key.............................................20 Warning message..............................................................21 Recording to a Metronome Sound.......................................52 Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)........................................54 Storing and editing the locate points to the memory key ........................................................55 Storing in real-time...........................................................55 Editing and storing locate data......................................56 Editing and storing data..................................................56 Storing and editing LOCATE key.......................................57 Storing in real-time...........................................................57 Editing and storing locate data......................................58 Edit and re-store data that is already stored...............59 Before Starting..........................................................................22 Time Base.............................................................................22 Recording method and REMAIN indicator...................23 Managing songs by Program Change function............24 Real tracks and Additional tracks.....................................25 Input monitoring and playback monitoring................26 Audio file and event.............................................................27 Locate Function........................................................................60 Direct Locate.......................................................................60 Auto Play............................................................................61 Auto Return........................................................................61 Auto Repeat........................................................................62 Formatting a Disk.....................................................................29 The recording format..........................................................29 Formatting the current drive (E-IDE hard disk).............30 Formatting the current drive (SCSI disk)........................31 Formatting of both E-IDE and SCSI equipment..............33 Formatting the backup disk (SCSI disk)...........................34 Cue & Review Function...........................................................63 Cue & Review function using the REWIND and F FWD button............................63 Cue & Review function using the SHUTTLE dial............63 Digital scrubbing using the envelope function..............64 Preview Function......................................................................65 Executing the Preview function.........................................66 Trimming the sound while previewing...........................66 Handling Programs..................................................................35 Creating a new Program....................................................35 Using a Program Change function....................................36 Deleting a Program...........................................................37 Editing a Program title......................................................38 Editing Tracks...........................................................................67 Copy & Paste and Move & Paste......................................67 Storing the edit points......................................................68 Checking and adjusting the edit points.......................68 Executing Copy (or Move)..............................................68 Checking the clipboard data..........................................68 Executing Paste..................................................................69 Undo/redo Paste...............................................................69 Erase..................................................................................70 How to erase data for a specific part between ABS 0 and REC END..............................................71 Storing the edit points......................................................71 Punch In/Out Recording.........................................................39 What is Punch In/Out recording?.....................................39 Auto Punch In/Out...............................................................39 Preparation...................................................................39 Rehearsing auto punch in/out recording...................41 Auto punch in/out Take.................................................42 Undo/redo auto punch in/out recording...................42 Manual Punch In/Out recording......................................43 3 D-108 Owner's Manual (Table of Contents) Checking and adjusting the edit points.......................71 Executing Erase..................................................................71 Undo/redo Erase...............................................................72 Erase all data of a voluntary program..............................72 Selecting a program to erase..........................................72 Executing Erase..................................................................72 Track Exchange.................................................................73 Executing Track Exchange..............................................74 Digital input track setting.............................................117 Digital output track setting...........................................119 BAR/BEAT resolution mode setting...............................120 MIDI device ID setting.....................................................120 Sampling frequency setting.............................................121 Operating clock setting.....................................................122 Event number check on each track................................123 Current drive setting.........................................................123 MIDI Sync function...................................................................75 MIDI clock sync system....................................................75 MTC sync/MIDI Machine Control system.......................77 Multitrack system by the slave mode...............................80 External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode................................................................... ..83 Multitrack system using a FD-8, FD-4..............................85 MIDI Implementation Chart..................................................125 MMC Command List/Inquiry Message List....................126 Fostex System Exclusive Message...................................127 Status Request.......................................................................128 Data Type.................................................................................130 Explanation on the command/mode list...........................132 The status request command.............................................134 Explanation on the status reply...........................................135 Maintenance/Specifications..............................................137 Saving and Loading Song Data.............................................88 About saved and loaded data............................................88 Saving the data using DATA OUT......................................90 Connecting an external device.......................................90 Setting up an external device.........................................90 Executing the save operation.........................................90 Loading the data using DATA IN.......................................92 Connecting an external device.......................................92 Setting up an external device.........................................92 Executing the load operation.........................................92 Saving the data using SCSI..................................................94 About SCSI device.............................................................94 Connecting a SCSI device................................................94 Formatting a SCSI disk.....................................................95 Saving data of an individual program..........................96 Saving all programs (Save All).......................................98 Loading the data using SCSI...............................................98 Load the data saved on one removable disk...............98 Loading data saved on several removable disk.......100 Saving or loading using a SCSI disk as the current drive.....................................101 Save/Load using a DOS formatted disk (WAV file).....102 Saving with WAV file......................................................103 Loading with WAV file...................................................105 Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP mode)...................106 Selecting SETUP mode....................................................107 Time signature setting...................................................108 Tempo setting.................................................................109 Metronome setting............................................................111 Preroll time setting.............................................................111 MIDI sync output signal setting.......................................112 MTC frame rate setting.....................................................113 MTC offset time setting.....................................................113 MTC Offset mode setting..................................................114 Slave mode setting.............................................................115 Slave mode type setting....................................................116 Record Protect setting.......................................................117 4 D-108 Owner's Manual (Introduction/Main features/Precautions) Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Model D-108. The D-108 is a 8-track digital multitrack recorder with sixteen additional tracks that employs a 3.5-inch E-IDE type removable hard disk, or external SCSI device (removable or fixed) as the recording media, instead of conventional type. The D-108 achieve high-quality recording/playback with 16-bit linear quantization and a non-compression recording technique with "adat I/O" (switchable for S/P DIF), which enables 8-track simultaneous recording (6 analog, 2 digital or 8 digital) as well as 8-track simultaneous recording and 8-track simultaneous playback. You can easily configure a fully digital recording system by combining the D-108 with various types of digital mixing consoles. You can backup recordings from the current disk to an adat machine, or to a DAT machine. Also, high speed backup is available via a standard SCSI terminal. The D-108 features a +/-6% Vari-pitch function, and various non-destructive edit functions, such as copy, move & paste, erase, etc., that use three time bases. Furthermore, it facilitates a complete MIDI environment by supporting MTC and MMC, output of MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer via an internal Tempo Map, and advanced controls by FEX (Fostex System Exclusive message). Installing an optional 8345 TC/SYNC card enables the D-108 to support slave operation for the incoming LTC, and synchronization with video reference signals and Word Clock, as well as to output Word Clock signal to an external digital device. Installing an optional 5040 balanced 8-8 I/O card would add +4dBu analog, balanced I/Os. · The D-108 has a "digital input track setup" function that enables you to input S/P DIF or adat digital signals and record them on any two tracks or all eight tracks. · The D-108 has a "digital output track setup" function that enables you to output digital data as S/P DIF or adat digital signals and record them on an external digital device (DAT, MD, adat, etc.). · You can also use the DATA IN/OUT jacks to an external DAT or adat, and to save and load song data (audio data and SETUP mode settings) to and from the DAT or adat. · High-speed SCSI Save/Load is also an option by connecting a non-DAT or adat SCSI backup drive. WAV file Save/Load is possible by using a DOS formatted SCSI type disk. · A maximum of 99 Locate Pointers can be programmed for a LOCATE only feature. Simply select the LOCATE number desired for swift location. · MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer can be transmitted according to the internal programmable Tempo Map. You can set up a synchronization system with a sequencer or a rhythm machine without wasting a track. · You can use the D-108 as a sync slave machine by sending MTC from a connected device. · The D-108 supports MTC, MMC, and Fostex System Exclusive Message, which allows for advanced control and highprecision synchronization from external sequencing software. You can set the device number and MTC frame rate for MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message. Also, "MTC Offset function" and "Offset Mode function" are useful for setting up a sync environment using an external sequencing software. · Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out functions offer two modes: "Take" for a real recording, and "Rehearsal" for monitoring the part between the in and out points. · The "Program Select function" enables you to select a song from up to 99 songs and name the songs. · A "Bar/Beat Resolution function" is used to edit audio at the beginning of the beat (round up or round off to a beat). · The "Metronome function" can be used as a rhythm guide for recording. · Various edit functions using an edit point (locate point), such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, Auto Punch In/Out, Auto Locate, are available. You can also locate ABS 0 or REC END regardless of the edit point (locate point). · You can set a preroll time of 0 to 10 seconds. · A "Disk Remain Display function" offers a clear indication of available recording time and disk space (in mono track recording). You can choose the Time Base from ABS, MTC, and BAR/BEAT/CLK. Main features The D-108's recorder section uses a recording format called FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management System-3). It uses an E-IDE hard disk, external SCSI device (stationary disk or removable disk) as the recording media. · The D-108 features non-destructive audio editing (a great advantage of digital recording) such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, etc. You can choose Time Base (ABS or MTC) or MIDI bar/beat/clock as the unit. · A "Preview function" allows for an intuitive fine-adjustment of an editing point (locate point). · An "Undo/Redo function" enables you to easily correct recording and editing mistakes. · A "Vari Pitch function" allows you to fine-tune the pitch. 5 D-108 Owner's Manual (Introduction/Main features/Precautions) Precautions · Be sure to connect the D-108 to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this Owner's Manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. · Do not connect the D-108 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount of power (such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected. · If you use the unit in an area with a different power voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. You can use the unit with a power frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz. · It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage. In such a case, stop using the unit immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord. · To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the D-108, avoid contact with water or other liquids, or do not handle the power plug while your hands are wet. · To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the D-108, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the unit. · Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the unit because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the unit, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. · To prevent damage to the D-108, be sure to power on the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the D108. · Before turning the power off to the D-108, first quit Setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the unit while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded data, but you may damage to the unit. FOSTEX is not responsible for the data lost during operation of the unit. · Before you change the location of the D-108, pack the unit in the shipping carton or an impact-resistant case. Make sure that the unit is kept free from external vibration or impact since the unit is very sensitive to vibration. · Do not install the unit in locations subject to the following: * Extremely high or low temperature, or significant changes in temperature. * Excessive humidity or dust. * Excessive changes in power supply voltage * Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces. * Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or speaker). · If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low temperature to a warm place, or if you use the unit in a room in which the temperature varies significantly during winter, condensation may occur on the hard disk or other parts. In such cases, leave the unit for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power. Note on repair · This unit does not use any parts that users can repair easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs. · Use the packing carton designed for the D-108 when you transport the unit to the dealer for repair or return. If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the unit completely using shock absorbing materials. Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport. About copyrights · It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording or video images or audio data for which copyright is possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution- any purpose other than for your personal pleasure. About damage · FOSTEX is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by using the D-108. 6 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) D-108 Front Panel (with the detachable remote controller) AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY CLIPBOARD IN OUT START AUTO PUNCH IN OUT END DISP SEL EXECUTE /YES EXIT /NO 8 TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER AUTO RTN COPY MOVE PASTE ERASE UNDO REDO TIME BASE SEL HOLD/ STORE RECALL POWER PGM SEL AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE OPTICAL PREVIEW LOCATE VARI PITCH 1/9 PUNCH IN / OUT 2/10 3/11 4/12 RECORD TRACK 5/13 6/14 RECORD 7/15 8/16 SHIFT ENVELOPE STOP PLAY REWIND F FWD LOCKED HD ACCESS TC IN CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END D-108 Front Panel (with the detachable remote controller removed) 8TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER D-108 POWER D-108 Rear Panel ANALOG IN 4 3 2 1 4 ANALOG OUT 3 2 1 INPUT MIDI DATA OPTICAL SCSI AC IN OUTPUT THRU INPUT OUTPUT 8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5 7 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) Names and Functions 1 3 4 5 8TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER D-108 POWER 2 1. Detachable remote controller connector The detachable remote controller is connected here. You can remove the controller. Connect the optional extension cable (Model 8551) to extend the distance. 6 7 6. Removable hard disk cartridge slot This slot is used to insert a removable hard disk cartridge. This system allows you to replace the hard disk easily. * Refer to "Quick operation Guide" for more information on how to replace the removable hard disk cartridge. 2. Power switch This switch turns the main power to the D-108 on/off. Before turning the power off to the D-108, first quit the Setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped. Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the unit while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will you lose recorded data, you may damage to the unit. This slot is covered by a dust-proof panel when the unit is shipped from the factory. Remove this panel in order to insert a cartridge. The D-108 package contains a removable case (without a hard disk). Install your hard disk in this removable case. Should this power switch be switched On/Off in quick succession, in some cases it will fail to switch On at all. This is due to functioning of the internal protection circuit and is not a breakdown. Consequently, should such a symptom appear, switch Off power for a moment, then switch On again after waiting 1 or 2 minutes. 7. Lock/Unlock key When you remove or install the hard disk cartridge, you need to lock/unlock here using the included key. Be sure to turn the power off to the D-108 before locking or unlocking. 3. Controller mount The detachable remote controller is mounted on the front panel. 4. Hard disk access LED (Red) This LED lights up or blinks when the hard disk is writing or reading data. (Same as the HD ACCESS LED on the detachable remote controller.) 5. Hard disk power LED (Green) This LED lights up if the hard disk operates correctly when you turn the power on to the unit. If the Lock key is unlocked, the power to the hard disk will not be turned on, and the LED will not light up. 8 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 18 14 17 16 19 20 AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY CLIPBOARD IN OUT START AUTO PUNCH IN OUT END DISP SEL EXECUTE /YES EXIT /NO 8TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER D-108 AUTO RTN COPY MOVE PASTE ERASE UNDO REDO TIME BASE SEL HOLD/ STORE RECALL 21 PREVIEW AUTO PUNCH PGM SEL REHEARSAL TAKE LOCATE VARI PITCH OPTICAL 1/9 2/10 3/11 4/12 RECORD TRACK 5/13 6/14 RECORD 7/15 8/16 SHIFT ENVELOPE STOP PLAY REWIND F FWD 22 23 24 43 PUNCH IN / OUT LOCKED HD ACCESS TC IN CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END 40 41 42 32 35 36 37 38 39 26 33 31 30 29 34 27 28 25 8. Controller Connection Cable Connect this cable to the D-108 controller connection jack. 12. Auto Play/Auto Return key Pressing this key repeatedly will change Auto Play mode, Auto Return mode, and Repeat mode On/Off as follows: ( : LED off, AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY 9. Meter display This meter display shows the signal level and settings. * Refer to the "Display section" on page "18." : LED light up) Auto Play/Auto Return OFF (All LEDs are off.) 10. Record Track Select key [RECORD TRACK] Select "SAFE-READY" of the track to record. Pressing the key once will cause the corresponding track to enter the READY mode, and the track displayed ( ) will flash. Pressing the key again will cause the corresponding track to enter the SAFE mode, and the track display to turn OFF. When you only press the RECORD button in the READY mode, the track that is READY will enter the input monitor state, and the recording level can be adjusted. Pressing the RECORD button again will put the system back in the REPRODUCTION MONITOR state. You can also use this key to select tracks to copy & paste, move & paste, erase and other editing features, as well as to execute the envelope feature. AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY Auto Play ON (Only the AUTO PLAY LED is lit.) AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY Auto Return ON (Only the AUTO RTN LED is lit.) AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY Auto Repeat ON (Both AUTO PLAY and AUTO RTN LEDs are lit.) The panel comes with numbers for track 9-16, however, only tracks 1-8 are operational. Auto Play mode: In this mode, playback will start automatically after the START point is located. This function is effective at any locate points other than the ABS END point. * Refer to page "26" for details about the reproduction monitor and the input monitor. Auto Return mode: When the END point is reached during playback, the START point is automatically located in this mode. This function is effective only when the START and END points have been specified. 11. Shift key [SHIFT] The connect slave unit's recording track is used in the SAFE-READY mode if the D-108 is used as the master system for MIDI slave synchronization. The Auto Return function is works only during playback. In the recording mode, the START point will not be located automatically when the END point is reached. * Refer to page "82" for details about using the SHIFT key. 9 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) Auto Repeat mode: This mode is a combination of Auto Play and Auto Return, and plays backthe part between the START and END points repeatedly. The auto repeat function is effective only when the START and END points have been specified correctly. * Refer to page "60" for details. * Refer to page "60" for locating the AUTO RTN END point. * Refer to page "67" for copying/moving data. * Refer to page "65" for previewing data at the AUTO RTN END point. 17. Auto Punch In key [AUTO PUNCH IN] This key is used to store and recall the recording start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point) for the Auto Punch IN/ OUT operation. This point is also used as an erase point. You can locate a stored AUTO PUNCH IN point. If you press the AUTO PUNCH IN key while holding down the RECALL key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored AUTO PUNCH IN point. * Refer to page "39" for more information about Auto Punch In/ Out recording. * Refer to page "67" for more information about pasting data. * Refer to page "70" for more information about the Erase operations. * Refer to page "65" for previewing data at the AUTO PUNCH IN point. 13. Clipboard In key [CLIPBOARD IN] This key is used to store and recall the In point (CLIPBOARD IN point) for the Copy or Move operation. You can locate a stored CLIPBOARD IN point. If you press the CLIPBOARD IN key while holding down the RECALL key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored CLIPBOARD IN point. * Refer to page "67" for copying/moving data. * Refer to page "60" for locating the CLIPBOARD IN point. * Refer to page "65" for previewing data at the CLIPBOARD IN point. 14. Clipboard Out key [CLIPBOARD OUT] This key is used to store and recall the Out point (CLIPBOARD OUT point) for the Copy or Move operation. You can locate a stored CLIPBOARD OUT point. If you press the CLIPBOARD OUT key while holding down the RECALL key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored CLIPBOARD OUT point. * Refer to page "60" for locating the CLIPBOARD OUT point. * Refer to page "67" for copying/moving data. * Refer to page "65" for previewing data at the CLIPBOARD OUT point. 18. Auto Punch Out key [AUTO PUNCH OUT] This key is used to store and recall the recording end point (AUTO PUNCH OUT point) for the Auto Punch IN/ OUT operation. This point is also used as an erase point. You can locate a stored AUTO PUNCH OUT point. If you press the AUTO PUNCH OUT key while holding down the RECALL key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored AUTO PUNCH OUT point. * Refer to page "39" for more information about Auto Punch In/ Out recording. * Refer to page "70" for more information about the Erase operation. * Refer to page "65" for previewing data at the AUTO PUNCH OUT point. Memory keys (CLIPBOARD IN, CLIPBOARD OUT, AUTO RTN START, AUTO PUNCH IN, AUTO PUNCH OUT, and AUTO RTN END keys) have the following common functions: 15. Auto Return Start key [AUTO RTN START] This key is used to store and recall the start point (AUTO RTN START point) for the Auto Return or Auto Repeat operation. You can locate a stored AUTO RTN START point. If you press the AUTO RTN START key while holding down the RECALL key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-in part at the stored AUTO RTN START point. * Refer to page "60" for locating the AUTO RTN START point. * Refer to page "67" for copying/moving data. * Refer to page "65" for previewing data at the AUTO RTN START point. 16. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END] This key is used to store and recall the end point (AUTO RTN END point) for the Auto Return or Auto Repeat operation. You can locate a stored AUTO RTN END point. If you press the AUTO RTN END key while holding down the RECALL key when the recorder is stopped, you can preview the fade-out part at the stored AUTO RTN END point. 10 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) ABS time base * Pressing a Memory key to recall the point the key is storing (or pressing the RECALL key, and then the Memory key) displays the memory data (time, or bar/beat/clock) currently stored in that key; then the unit enters data edit mode. To edit data, use the HOLD/> key or the SHUTTLE dial to move among the digits, and then use the JOG dial to change the value. * After you finish editing data, press the STORE key, and then press one of the Memory keys into which you want to store the point. The edited data will be stored in the specified Memory key. * While the current position of the recorder is indicated, press the STORE key, then one of the Memory keys into which you want to store the data. The current position or the recorder will be stored in the Memory key. You can do this while the recorder is running or stopped. * Press a desired Memory key, and then press the LOCATE key to locate the point stored in that Memory key (time, or bar/beat/clock). * All memory data can be stored to Programs 1-99 individually. * In Setup mode, you can save or load song data for each Program. * All data will be retained after you turn off the power. Bar/Beat/Clk time base MTC time base (*) Time Base: The D-108 uses time display (ABS or MTC) or Bar/Beat/ Clock display to indicate the current position of the recorder section. These displays are called "Time Base." ABS (Absolute Time) shows the absolute time of the disk, and MTC (MIDI Time code) shows the relative time obtained by adding an MTC offset value to the ABS value. Bar/Beat/Clock (BAR/BEAT/CLK) indicates a position within a piece of music and conforms to the MIDI clock and Song Position Pointers created on the internal Tempo Map. The tune will be displayed up to 999 bars. * Refer to pages "22" and "109" for more information about MTC and the internal Tempo Map. 20. Execute/Yes key [EXECUTE/YES] Press this key to execute the operation when you edit data on the hard disk using the edit functions such as Paste and Erase, when you put the D-108 into SETUP mode, or when you set the parameters in the SETUP menu. Pressing the DISP SEL key while holding down the EXECUTE/YES key allows you to select the Time Base. (Refer to the explanation about the DISP SEL key.) * Refer to page "70" for more information about using this key for the Paste or Erase operation. * Refer to page "106" for more information about using this key in SETUP mode. * Refer to page "60" for more information on memory data. * Refer to page "60" for more information on the Locate function. * Refer to pages "24" and "35" for more information on the Program Change function. * Refer to page "88" for more information on saving and loading song data. 19. Display Select key [DISP SEL] This key is used to change the display mode. Pressing this key repeatedly will change the display mode as follows: The current position 21. Exit key/No key [EXIT/NO] The opposite of the EXECUTE/YES key, this key is used to stop the operation. * Refer to page "70" for more information about using this key for the Paste or Erase operation. * Refer to page "106" for more information about using this key in SETUP mode. Disk space (remain) When time base is "MTC", the MTC or LTC time that is input will be displayed. (At installed Model 8345). The SETUP mode display (SETUP is blink) and title display. * Refer to pages "19" and "23" for more information about the REMAIN. Pressing this key while holding down the EXECUTE/YES key will switch the Time Base (*) as follows. The Time Base can be set when the display shows the recorder's current position or the available disk space (REMAIN). 11 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 22. Recall key [RECALL] Press this key to recall the stored time value (or Bar/Beat/ Clock value). Pressing this key, and then one of the following keys will display the data stored at the key you pressed, and you will be able to edit the data. 23. Store key [STORE] This key is used to store a time value (or Bar/Beat/Clock value) to one of the memory keys. Pressing this key, and then one of the following keys will cause the data shown on the display to be stored to the corresponding memory key you pressed. Pressing the STORE key while holding down the HOLD/> key will change a Program. RECALL key -> CLIPBOARD IN key The Clipboard In point is recalled and the D-108 enters the edit mode. STORE key -> CLIPBOARD IN key Data is stored as a Clipboard In point. The stored data can be used as a locator. RECALL key -> CLIPBOARD OUT key The Clipboard Out point is recalled and the D108 enters the edit mode. STORE key -> CLIPBOARD OUT key Data is stored as a Clipboard Out point. The stored data can be used as a locator. RECALL key -> AUTO PUNCH IN key The Auto Punch In point is recalled and the D108 enters the edit mode. RECALL key -> AUTO PUNCH OUT key The Auto Punch Out point is recalled and the D108 enters the edit mode. STORE key -> AUTO PUNCH IN key Data is stored as an Auto Punch In point. The stored data can be used as a locator. RECALL key -> AUTO RTN START key The Auto Return Start point is recalled and the D-108 enters the edit mode. STORE key -> AUTO PUNCH OUT key Data is stored as an Auto Punch Out point. The stored data can be used as a locator. RECALL key -> AUTO RTN END key The Auto Return End point is recalled and the D-108 enters the edit mode. STORE key -> AUTO RTN START key Data is stored as an Auto Return Start point. The stored data can be used as a locator. RECALL key -> LOCATE key The Locate key data is recalled and the D-108 enters the edit mode. STORE key -> AUTO RTN END key Data is stored as an Auto Return End point. The stored data can be used as a locator. RECALL key -> VARI PITCH key The Vari Pitch data is recalled and the D-108 enters the edit mode. STORE key -> LOCATE key Press the EXIT/NO key, or STOP button to escape from the edit mode (including vari pitch setup mode). If you press the desired memory key while depressing the RECALL key, you can preview the fade-in/fade-out point stored in the memory key. And, using [Press LOCATE: **] displayed after pressing the STORE key, this information can also be registered in a desired locate number (00~99). Data is stored as a LOCATE key data. After pressing this key, if you wish to cancel the store operation, press the EXIT/NO key, or STOP button. And, using [Press LOCATE:**] displayed after pressing the RECALL key, data stored in the desired locate number (00~99) can be recalled. * Refer to page "68" for more information about the clipboard. * Refer to page "39" for more information about Auto Punch In/ Out recording. * Refer to page "61" for more information about Auto Return. * Refer to page "65" for more information about Preview function. * Refer to page "20" and "36" for more information about Program Change function. * Refer to page "60" for more information about the Locate function. * Refer to page "39" for more information about Auto Punch In/ Out recording. * Refer to page "61" for more information about Auto Return. 12 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 24. Hold/Digit Move key [HOLD/>] Pressing this key while the recorder transport is operating will hold the time value (or Bar/Beat/Clock value), display the value on the screen, and will place the D-108 into edit mode. If you press this key while the recorder section is stopped, the D-108 will enter edit mode. Pressing this key repeatedly allows you to select the digit (column) to edit. To cancel edit mode, press the STOP button, or EXIT/ NO key. Pressing the STORE key while holding down the HOLD/> key will change the Program. * Refer to page "20" and "36" for more information about Program Change function. 28. Erase key [ERASE] This key is used to erase a specified area or all data after a specified point on certain "READY" track(s), or all the data in a specified Program. Use the Auto Punch In/Out points and the RECORD TRACK select key to specify the area to erase. To erase all data in a Program, press the STORE key while holding down the HOLD/> key to select the Program, then press the ERASE key. All data recorded in the Program will be erased. You do not need to set a track in READY mode. * Refer to page "70" for more information about the Erase operation. This key is enabled only when the D-108 is stopped. 25. Jog/Shuttle dial Jog dial (inside): Turning the JOG dial while the recorder is stopped performs digital scrubbing in either direction, which allows you to check the audio and locate a point without any change in pitch. The JOG dial is also used to change values in the data edit mode or when the pitch data is displayed. It also allows you to select a parameter to set in Setup mode. 29. Vari-pitch key [VARI PITCH] Use this key to turn the Vari-pitch function on and off. When this function is enabled, the corresponding LED lights up. When this function is disabled, the LED turns off. The range of pitch variation for playback and recording is +/-6.0%, in 0.1% steps. Press the RECALL key, and then the VARI PITCH key to display the current pitch data. To change the pitch data, use the JOG dial to change the value while the pitch data is displayed. You can also change the playback speed when the data is being played back with the Vari-pitch function ON. * To quit the pitch data display, press the EXIT/NO key, or the STOP button. Shuttle dial (outside): FWD and REW direction shuttle operation in the STOP mode is possible at +/-1 ~ 64 times fast winding in the no sound state. On the other hand, FWD and REW direction shuttle operation in the PLAY mode is possible in the CUE playback mode at +1 ~ 8 and -1 ~ -7 times speed while cueing. In addition, while in the display edit mode, the editing point can be moved in the same way as by the HOLD/> key. * Refer to page "54" for more information about the editing the memory data. * Refer to page "106" for more information about Setup mode. * Even when the vari-pitch data is set to 0.0%, pressing this key will turn the LED on. *You cannot change the pitch data while recording. If the Varipitch function was on, the unit will use the pitch data previously set. 26. Redo key [REDO] Pressing this key after you press the UNDO key restores the status obtained before you undo recording or editing. This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped. * Refer to pages "42", "45", "69" and "72" for more information about the Redo operation. This key is enabled only when the D-108 is stopped. The Vari-pitch function will be automatically turned off in the following situations: * When you turn on the power to the unit (The pitch data will be reset to 0.0%.) * When you set Slave mode ON. (The pitch data remembers the previous setting.) * With the SETUP mode [Clock Sel.?] menu set to [Opt] - and data is loaded from an adat or DAT, - and when digital input track is set to [adat] or [L:*, R: *], - and when the SETUP mode slave type is set to adat/DAT, and the slave mode switched ON, it will blink but change to steady lighting when a digital signal is correctry input. 27. Undo key [UNDO] After using an edit function such as Paste, or Erase, or after auto punch in/out recording, pressing this key will restore the previous status before editing or recording. This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped. * Refer to pages "42", "45", "69" and "72" for more information about the Undo operation. This key is enabled only when the D-108 is stopped. * Refer to "Quick Operation Guide" for more information on the Vari-pitch function. * Refer to pages "80" and "115" for more information on Slave mode. * Refer to page "44" for more information on digital signals. 13 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 30. Paste key [PASTE] Press this key to copy data or move data that has been copied to the clipboard to a location stored at the AUTO PUNCH IN key. The data will be pasted at the point stored in the Auto Punch In key. You can select the paste destination track using the RECORD TRACK select key. A destination track to which data is pasted is identical to the source track. This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped. * Refer to page "67" for more information about the Copy & Paste, and Move & Paste operation. If a correct value is not stored, pressing the AUTO PUNCH key will not enable the function, and the message "Void Out Point!" will appear. If a correct value is not stored, pressing the AUTO PUNCH key will not turn on the function, and the message "Void Out Point" will alert you. In this case, set a correct value for the Auto Punch In/Out point. Also, the function is not turned on when you press the AUTO PUNCH key if the disk does not have enough recording space. The display will indicate "-**h**m**s**f Over." 31. Move key [MOVE] This key is used to enter into the clipboard data stored in memory by the CLIPBOARD IN/OUT keys. Pressing the MOVE key will store the data in the Clipboard as Move data. To enter data to be moved, one or more tracks must be readied, and a correct value must be stored for the In and Out points. If you attempt to enter data when all tracks are safe, all track indications and "Select Track!" indication on the display will blink to warn you. If a correct value is not set for the Clipboard In or Out points, a warning message of "Void In Point!" or "Void Out Point!" will appear. * Refer to page "67" for more information about the Copy & Paste, and Move & Paste operation. Auto Punch Mode OFF Both REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED are off. Auto Punch Mode ON Both REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED are blinking. Auto Punch Take mode Only the TAKE LED (red) is lit. Auto Punch Rehearsal mode Only the REHEARSAL LED (green) is lit. Rehearsal mode entered by means of MMC or foot switch Only the REHEARSAL LED (green) is blinking. 32. Copy key [COPY] This key is used to copy data stored in the memory using the CLIPBOARD IN/OUT keys. Pressing the COPY key will store the data in the Clipboard as Copy data. To execute the copy operation, one or more tracks must be readied, and a correct value must be stored for the In and Out points. If you attempt to copy data when all tracks are safe, all track indications and a "Select Track!" indication on the display will blink to warn you. If a correct value is not set for the Clipboard In or Out points, a warning message of "Void In Point!" or "Void Out Point!" will appear. * Refer to page "67" for more information about copying data. Punch In/Out mode Auto Punch In/Out AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE Rehearsal Punch In/Out using a foot switch or MMC (Auto Punch mode ODD.) AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE Rehearsal AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE Take AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE Rehearsal AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE Take AUTO PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE 33. Auto Punch Mode On/Off key [AUTO PUNCH] Switch this key ON for auto punch in/out. When you press this key while a correct value is stored to the AUTO PUNCH IN key and the AUTO PUNCH OUT key, both the REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED will blink, indicating that Auto Punch mode is on. (If a correct value is not stored, pressing the AUTO PUNCH key will not turn the parameter ON, and the message "Void Out Point!" will appear.) Pressing the PLAY button under this condition will put the unit into "Rehearsal mode" for Auto Punch In/Out recording. Pressing the PLAY button and RECORD button simultaneously will put the unit into "Take mode." There are five combinations of the REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED that indicate the status of the unit regarding auto punch recording: : go off : light up : blink * Refer to page "39" for more information about the Punch In/ Out. 14 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 34. Locate key [LOCATE] Use this key to start to start the LOCATE feature. Pressing this key after a memory key (CLIPBOARD IN/ OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT) locates the memory data programmed in each respective key (time mode or bar, beat, clock setting). The data can be programmed by individually setting it with one of the 99 (01-99) LOCATE numbers of the LOCATE key. Note that the data of memory number 00 is available in addition to LOCATE numbers 01-99. The last LOCATE time setting (bar, beat, clock setting) constantly replaces the data stored in the LOCATE key as data in memory number 00. Therefore, it is possible to press this key alone to repeatedly LOCATE the same point. These data can be individually stored in programs P1P99. The data for each program is SAVED or LOADED for each program when the song data is designated for SAVE/ LOAD in the SETUP mode. This data is maintained even when the power is turned OFF. * Refer to page "60" for more information about the Locate function. Pressing the STOP button will abort the editing operations and display the current position of the recorder, if you wish to: * quit the data edit mode, * cancel the recall or store operation, * quit the pitch data display, * cancel the edit operation, such as pasting, or * cancel the SETUP menu settings. Pressing the foot switch while holding down this button allows you to turn the punch in/out rehearsal mode ON/ OFF. *1 Clipboard playback: The D-108 plays back the copy data or move data for the Clipboard. During audio playback of the copy or move data, the FL will display the time length and data type ("Copy Clip Play!" or "Move Clip Play!"), and the copy or move source track indicator will flash, enabling you to quickly determine the track and data type. *2 Locate ABS 0: The D-108 will locate the top of the selected Program (ABS TIME: 00m: 00s: 00f). 35. Record button [RECORD] Pressing only this button places the readied tracks into input monitoring status. Pressing this button again will reset the tracks to playback monitoring. (The RECORD LED will blink when the readied tracks are in input monitoring status.) Pressing the PLAY button while holding down this button will place the readied tracks into recording. At this time, the PLAY LED and RECORD LED will light, and the readied track indication will be light steadily (instead of blinking). * Refer to page "26" of the "Before Operating" section for more information about input monitoring and reproduce monitoring. *3 Locate REC END: The D-108 will locate the end of the recorded data on the Program (ABS REC END). * These operations can be executed only on real tracks 1 ~ 8. * Refer to page "22" of the "Before Operating" section for more information about ABS 0 and ABS END. * Refer to page "43" for more information about Punch In/Out recording using the foot switch. 37. Play button [PLAY] Pressing this button will cause the recorder to play back. Pressing this button while holding down the RECORD button will start recording. Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will perform the Clipboard playback operation. Refer to the section "STOP button" for more information on the Clipboard playback. Pressing the PLAY button during recording will stop recording. 36. Stop button [STOP] Pressing this button will stop the transport section of the recorder. Pressing the PLAY, REWIND, or F FWD button while holding down this button will cause the D-108 to perform the following operation: STOP button + PLAY button Clipboard playback (The STOP LED will flash and the PLAY LED will light up.) *1 38. Rewind button [REWIND] Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will rewind data at 30 times speed. Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data (you can hear sound while rewinding) at five times speed. Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will perform the "LOCATE ABS 0" operation, and immediately locate the beginning of the Program (ABS TIME: 00m: 00s: 00f). (Refer to the "STOP button" section for more information about LOCATE ABS 0.) STOP button + REWIND button Locate ABS 0 *2 STOP button + F FWD button Locate REC END *3 Pressing the RECORD TRACK select key while holding down the STOP button will cause the envelope function to start, thus, you to use the JOG dial to digital scrub of the track selected. 15 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 39. Fast Forward button [F FWD] Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will fast forward data at 30 times speed. Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data (you can hear sound during the fast forward operation) at five times speed. Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will initiate the "LOCATE ABS REC END" operation, and immediately locate the end of the recorded data on the Program (ABS REC END). (Refer to the "STOP button" section for more information about LOCATE ABS REC END.) 40. Locked LED [LOCKED] (green) The Locked LED will blink when the D-108 is setup as slave mode. It will light on when the lock is achieved. * Refer to pages "80" and "115" for more information about "Slave Mode Function." 41. Hard disk access LED (green) This LED lights up or blinks when the hard disk is writing or reading data. Do not turn the power off while this LED is lit or blinking. Otherwise, data on the hard disk may be damaged. 42. MIDI Time Code In LED [TC IN] (green) This LED lights up when MTC (MIDI Time Code) is input from an external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector of the D-108. 43. Punch In/Out jack [PUNCH IN/OUT] (Connector: PHONE jack) Connecting the optional foot switch will let you control punch In/Out (and rehearsal) recording. Use a Fostex Model 8051 foot switch. * Refer to page "43" for information about Punch In/Out recording using the foot switch. Be sure to use an "unlatch type" foot switch if you use a foot switch other than the Model 8051. Otherwise, a malfunction could occur. 16 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) 50 51 ANALOG IN 4 3 2 1 4 ANALOG OUT 3 2 1 INPUT MIDI DATA OPTICAL SCSI AC IN OUTPUT THRU INPUT OUTPUT 8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5 44 45 49 46 47 48 52 44. Input jack [ANALOG IN 1-8] (connector: RCA pin) Analog audio signal from the mixer is routed here. Connect this jack to the Group out (BUSS OUT) connector of the mixer. 49. MIDI Input/Output/Thru connector [MIDI INPUT/OUTPUT/THRU] (connector: DIN 5-pin) MIDI INPUT: Connect the MIDI OUT connector of an external MIDI device here. The D-108 can be controlled remotely via an external MMC (MIDI Machine Control) or FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message). 45. Output jack [ANALOG OUT 1-8] (connector: RCA pin) Analog audio signal of the D-108 is output here. Connect this jack to the TAPE IN connector of the mixer. MIDI OUTPUT: Connect the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device here. The D-108 will output MTC (MIDI Time Code), MIDI Clock signal, MMC (MIDI Machine Control) response, and FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message) response. 46. Data Input connector [DATA INPUT] (connector: OPTICAL) Use this connector to load song data (audio + setup data) from an external device to the D-108. It is also used to input S/P DIF digital signal (from a DAT, CD, or MD) or adat digital signal. * Refer to page "88" for information about "LOAD" function. * Refer to page "44" for information "Digital Recording." MIDI THRU: This connector outputs the input signal at the MIDI INPUT connector without modification. When using multiple D108s via MIDI, connect this terminal to the MIDI INPUT connector of the second D-108. 50. Panel A for an optional card 47. Data Output connector [DATA OUTPUT] (connector: OPTICAL) Use this connector to save song data (audio + setup data) from the D-108 to an external device. It is also used to output S/P DIF digital signal or adat digital signal to an external digital device. * Refer to page "88" for information about "LOAD" function. * Refer to page "44" for information "Digital Recording." This is the panel used for installing the optional Model 5040 (balanced 8-8 I/O card). Using the Model 5040 allows for balanced analog signal input and output. In general, leave the panel in place. 51. Panel B for an optional card This is the panel used for installing the optional Model 8345 (TC/SYNC card). Using the Model 8345 makes the D-108 have LTC input and output connectors. Also, the sync lock with video and word clock will be possible. In general, leave the panel in place. 48. SCSI connector [SCSI] (connector: D-sub 25-pin) Connect a SCSI device as a current drive or backup device to SAVE/LOAD data. Up to 2 SCSI devices can be connected to the SCSI connector. This means the current drive and backup SCSI equipment can be connected in a chain. * Refer to page "88" for more details on SAVE/LOAD using a SCSI device. * Refer to the "Quick Operation Guide" for more details on using a SCSI device as the current drive. 52. AC IN connector The power cable packaged with this recorder is connected here. Always plug the power cable to the recorder before plugging the cable into the wall outlet. 17 D-108 Owner's Manual (Names and Functions) The D-108 display integrates the level meter of a high-visibility FL tube with a 16 digits and 35 dot message display. The level meter shows the Track 1-8 output level of the recorder section. The time display shows the current time of the recorder section using ABS TIME (Absolute time), MTC (MIDI time code), or MIDI BAR/BEAT (bar/beat). This display also shows messages required for interactive operation. The following section explains the display functions and provides with some examples. 1. Display shown when the power is turned on When you turn on the power to the D-108 and the connected E-IDE hard disk, or external SCSI drive (a formatted removable disk or hard disk), the display shows the [Initializing...] message, [Current Dr], the name of the connected current drive, then recording mode (8track mode, etc.), and finally the top position of the disk in the time base (ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK) used in the last Program before you turned the power off. The following example indicates that the D-108 started with the ABS Time Base used in Program 1. Name of the connected current drive ABS OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42 44.1kHz OL 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 42 44.1kHz