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360 Systems Instant Replay2 User Manual

360 Systems Instant Replay2
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NETWORKED DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER-PLAYER
WITH EDITING
Model DR-600
OWNER'S MANUAL

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360 Systems Instant Replay2 Specifications

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Brand360 Systems
ModelInstant Replay2
CategoryAudio recorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warning Symbols

Safety Compliance

Instant Replay II Plus compliance with UL 1950 and EN 60950 safety standards.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Product conformity with EU standards for professional use audio equipment.

FCC Compliance

Notice

Statement regarding Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations compliance.

Company Address & Shipping Information

CAUTION!

Warning about the hard disk drive's vulnerability to shock and handling precautions.

Product Improvements And Upgrades

Trademarks And Patents

Lists trademarks and patents associated with 360 Systems Instant Replay and DigiCart.

Limited Warranty

Printing history

Records the dates of software version releases for the Instant Replay manual.

CHAPTER 1 – OVERVIEW

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Overview of Instant Replay's front panel controls, functionally grouped.

Hot-Keys

Transport Control Buttons

Explains the functions of STOP, PLAY, RECORD, LOOP, and PAUSE transport control buttons.

Metering and Level Controls

Function Buttons

Details about BANK SELECT, ASSIGN HOT-KEYS, and PREVIEW function buttons.

Setup and Configuration Buttons

MENU

Instructions on navigating the MENU system and its configuration options.

CANCEL

Scroll Up/Down Arrows

Describes using arrow keys for selection and parameter adjustment.

FIND

ENTER

Explains the function of the ENTER key for menu navigation and confirmations.

CHAPTER 2 – BASIC OPERATION

Powering on Instant Replay

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the Instant Replay unit.

CAUTION!

FIGURE 2-THE DISPLAY MODULE

Explanation of information displayed on the Instant Replay unit's screen.

Connecting Instant Replay to External Audio Equipment

Connecting Input Sources

Guide to connecting analog and digital audio sources to the Instant Replay.

Connecting Monitoring Equipment

FIGURE 3 - INSTANT REPLAY REAR PANEL

Illustrates the rear panel layout of the Instant Replay unit with labeled ports.

Recording a Cut

Table 1

Details on cut types, word length, format, and record times supported by the DR-600.

WARNING

NOTE

Notes on sample rate conversion and mixing analog/digital audio input types.

To Record A Cut:

Select an Input Source

Instructions for selecting analog or digital input sources via the menu system.

Adjust Levels in Record Standby Mode

Begin Recording

Steps to start recording and name the audio cut.

Playing a Cut

Play a Cut Using a Hot Key

Method for playing audio cuts by assigning them to front panel Hot-Keys.

Pausing a Cut

TIP:

Advice on pausing playback and reviewing Hot-Key assignments silently.

Erasing a Cut

To ERASE a Cut using the Display Module Front Panel:

Instructions for permanently deleting audio cuts from the device via the front panel.

Assigning a Cut to a Hot-Key

You can select other Cuts to be assigned using the SCROLL ARROW keys or FIND.

How to select different cuts for assignment to Hot-Keys using scroll or find functions.

Using Hot-Key Banks

Locating a Cut using FIND

Method to find audio cuts by index number or name using the FIND function.

Previewing a Cut

TIP: Using Preview to Find Unassigned Hot-Keys

Using the Preview function to find available Hot-Keys for assignment.

Looping a Cut

Adjusting Output Gain on a Cut

How to adjust and store the playback level for individual audio cuts.

Using the Record Sample Rate Converter

What the Record Sample Rate Converter does.

Explanation of the Record Sample Rate Converter's function for digital inputs.

To Enable the Sample Rate Converter:

Converting 24 bit material to 16 bits (Dither)

Instructions for converting 24-bit digital audio to 16-bit using the dither option.

Using the Sample Rate Converter and Dither at the same time

To Enable dither and the sample rate converter at the same time:

Steps to enable both dither and the sample rate converter simultaneously.

Using the Playback Sample Rate Converter

There are three ways to set the sample rate of a Cut being played.

Overview of the three methods for setting playback sample rates for cuts.

To play a cut at a user-specified sample rate.

Press ENTER to complete the selection

Final step to confirm the selected playback sample rate.

CHAPTER 3 – EDITING CUTS

Using Head and Tail Trim

Explanation of how to perform head and tail trims on audio cuts.

Setting the Head Trim

Or... Hit the PLAY key to begin playing the cut.

Setting the Tail Trim

Instructions on how to perform tail trims on audio cuts.

Setting the Pre-Roll before Setting the Tail Trim

Now Set the Tail Trim

Guide on setting the pre-roll duration before performing a tail trim.

Fade In

Enter a new fade in time then press ENTER.

Instructions for setting the fade-in duration for audio cuts.

Fade Out

To set the Fade Out Press MENU->EDIT->SET FADE OUT then press ENTER

Steps to set the fade-out duration for audio cuts.

Press the ENTER key to make an adjustment.

Press the ENTER key, then use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the digit to be adjusted.

Details on adjusting fade values using cursor and numeric keys.

Or

Press MENU or CANCEL to return to previous menu level.

How to navigate back through the menu levels after making adjustments.

CHAPTER 4 – USING PLAYLISTS

Creating a New Playlist

Steps to create new playlists for organizing and playing sequences of cuts.

Set the Bank

Clear the Playlist

Procedure for clearing an existing playlist assigned to a bank.

Assign Cuts to the Playlist

Set the Playlist to MANUAL STEP or FOLLOW-ON

Options for setting playlist playback modes: MANUAL STEP or FOLLOW-ON.

Editing a Playlist

Remove a Step from a Playlist

How to remove individual steps from a playlist.

Playing a Playlist

Looping a Playlist

Instructions on how to loop a playlist for continuous playback.

Protecting a Playlist

To enable playlist protection:

Steps to enable playlist protection to prevent editing or deletion.

CHAPTER 5 – USING THE NETWORK

Introduction

Overview of Instant Replay's 10/100 ethernet connectivity and FTP server capabilities.

About WAV files

Exporting WAV Cuts

How to export WAV files from Instant Replay to a computer.

Note: Many "stock” WAV files on Personal Computers are recorded at a sample rates other than 44.1K or 48KHz.

File Naming Conventions

Rules and restrictions for naming files when transferring them to Instant Replay.

Note: Files originated on other equipment that have filenames longer than 15 characters will be truncated to 15 characters when they are uploaded to Instant Replay.

For Example:

Example illustrating how long filenames are truncated when uploaded to Instant Replay.

Note: Uploading groups of files with long but similar file names may result in many cuts having the same name.

Supported FTP Clients

Lists FTP clients that have been tested and approved for use with Instant Replay.

Table 2 - Approved FTP Clients

Platform

Specifies the operating system platforms supported by the approved FTP clients.

Initial FTP Setup

Connect the ethernet cable

Instructions for connecting the Ethernet cable to the Instant Replay unit.

Set the IP Address

OR....Automatically acquire an IP address using DHCP

Option to enable DHCP for automatic IP address acquisition.

Set the FTP User ID

Set the FTP password

Steps to optionally set a new login password for FTP access.

Enable FTP MODE

Set the Subnet Mask

Configuration of the network subnet mask for FTP connections.

Connecting to Instant Replay using FTP

Note: Make sure your Instant Replay is at the Top Level menu.

Recommendation to ensure the unit is at the top-level menu before connecting.

Connecting to Instant Replay using a DOS Client.

Downloading a file from Instant Replay to your host:

Log in per the example above. Type:

Steps for logging into Instant Replay via FTP to download files.

Uploading a file from your host computer to Instant Replay

Log in per the example above. Type:

Instructions for uploading files from a computer to Instant Replay via FTP.

Deleting a file from Instant Replay

Log in per the example above. Type:

Steps for deleting files from Instant Replay using FTP commands.

Renaming a file on Instant Replay

Log in per the example above. Type:

Instructions for renaming files on Instant Replay using FTP.

Transferring Files with Flash FXP

Connect to Instant Replay

Steps to establish a connection to Instant Replay using the Flash FXP client.

Set Instant Replay to FTP Mode by pressing MENU->NETWORKING->FTP MODE->ON

Click on the yellow Lightning Bolt then select Open Connection.

How to initiate the connection process within the Flash FXP software.

The login dialog box appears.

Upload/Download files

Guide on moving files between Instant Replay and a computer using drag-and-drop in Flash FXP.

Renaming or Deleting a File using Flash FXP

Right click on the file.

Method for renaming or deleting files using the context menu in Flash FXP.

CHAPTER 6 – MACHINE SETUP MENU'S

EDIT Menu

Overview of the settings available in the EDIT menu for audio processing.

RECORD SETUP

Recording Format

Options for selecting the recording format, including sample rate and bit depth.

HOT-KEYS Menu

HOT-KEY Protect

Setting to protect Hot-Key assignments from accidental changes.

PLAYLIST Menu

Playlist Protection

Enables protection for playlists, preventing editing or deletion.

CHAPTER 7 – THE REAR PANEL

ELECTRICAL POWER

Information regarding power connection, voltage, and cord requirements.

Power Switch

Fuses

Note that fuses are not user-replaceable and require professional service.

AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Audio Inputs

Details on connecting analog audio sources to the XLR inputs.

DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

AES/EBU Input

Description of the XLR connector for AES/EBU digital audio input.

Digital Audio Interfacing

Some digital audio equipment does not correctly output audio data or flags.

Troubleshooting tips for digital audio interface mismatches and data errors.

Digital Audio Output

AES/EBU Output

Description of the XLR output for AES/EBU digital audio.

IEC 958 Type II Output

NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Network Port

Details about the 10/100 ethernet port and its FTP server capabilities.

CHAPTER 8 – MAINTENANCE AND DISK OPERATIONS

FORMATTING THE INTERNAL HARD DISK

Instructions on how to format the internal hard disk via a special power-on sequence.

To Format the Internal Hard Disk

While holding down the STOP button, turn power ON.

Step-by-step guide to initiate the hard disk formatting process.