Fostex DMT-8 User Manual

DMT-8 Version 2.0
Supplement to the Owner’s Manual
This document describes the upgraded functions of the DMT-8 Version 2.0. You
Will find the DMT-8 Owner’s Manual and this supplemental manual, which explains
the extended functions of Version 2.0, packaged with the product. Before using
the DMT-8, please read both manuals thoroughly to understand the correct
operation of the unit. Refer to the main Owner’s Manual for functions other than
those referred to in this supplement.
Changed or added functions
The following function have been changed or added in DMT-8 Version 2.0:
1.
You can control up to five songs on a single hard disk. Also, a new Program
Change function has been added.
2. The Move & paste function, as well as the Copy & Paste function, is available
Pasting data to any individual track, as well as pasting to multiple tracks
simultaneously.
4. Compatible with Fostex System exclusive Message to allow for editing from
an external device via MIDI.
5. A new function to merge and output MMC/FEX (Fostex System Exclusive
Message) and MTC.
6. The maximum number of changing points in a Tempo Map is new 64 for a
time signature, and 64 for a tempo.
3. The following functions have been changed and/or added in SETUP mode:
* Expanded "SAVE" function (saving data to an external DAT).
* Improved precision of the "MTC OFFSET" parameter (MTC offset value9.
* "dG in" (selecting a digital input channel) has been added.
* "dG out" (selecting a digital output channel) has been added.
* "rESoLu" (setting Display Resolution mode ON/OFF) has been added.
* "SLAvE" (setting Slave mode ON/OFF) has been added.
* "dFvicE" (setting a device ID) has been added.
* "Undo" (setting an effective range of the Undo function) has been added.

Fostex DMT-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Fostex
Model	DMT-8
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

DMT-8 Version 2.0 New Features

Song Control and Program Change

Control up to five songs on a hard disk with a new Program Change function.

Move & Paste Functionality

Enhanced Copy & Paste with Move & Paste for individual or multiple tracks.

Setup Mode Enhancements

New and improved functions within the Setup mode.

Fostex System Exclusive Message Compatibility

Support for FEX messages for high-quality MIDI control.

MMC/FEX and MTC Merging

Internal merging and output of MMC/FEX and MTC for sync control.

Increased Tempo Map Capabilities

Expanded capacity for tempo and time signature changes in Tempo Map.

Before Operating the DMT-8 Version 2.0

Key Function Changes

Overview of changed key functions and label placement.

New HOLD/>, STORE, and PASTE Key Functions

Introduction to added functionality for specific keys.

Program Change Function

Copy & Paste and Move & Paste Operations

Difference Between Copy & Paste and Move & Paste

Clarifies distinctions and source data handling.

Procedure for Copy & Paste and Move & Paste

Step-by-step guide for using these functions.

Copying Data to Clipboard

Process of specifying start/end points for copying.

Checking Copied Data

How to listen to data stored in the clipboard.

Executing Copy & Paste

Steps to perform the Copy & Paste operation.

Undo/Redo for Copy & Paste

How to cancel or reapply Copy & Paste operations.

Using the Move & Paste Function

Introduction to the Move & Paste operation.

Executing Move & Paste

Steps to perform the Move & Paste operation.

Undo/Redo for Move & Paste

How to cancel or reapply Move & Paste operations.

Changed and Added Functions in Setup Mode

SAVE Function Extension

Extended options for saving data to DAT.

MTC OFFSET Precision

Improved precision for MTC offset value setting.

Digital Input Channel Setup (dG in)

Assigning analog inputs to digital channels for recording.

Digital Output Channel Setup (dG out)

Assigning outputs to digital channels for recording.

Display Resolution Mode (rESoLu)

Setting display resolution for real-time In/Out point storage.

Slave Mode Setting (SLAVE)

Enabling or disabling Slave mode for synchronization.

MIDI Device ID Setting (dEvicE)

Setting the device ID for MIDI control.

Undo Function Range Setting (Undo)

Configuring the effective range of the Undo function.

Synchronizing Multiple DMT-8s

Setting Up Slave Mode Synchronization

Connecting and configuring DMT-8 units for master/slave sync.

Checking Sync Operation

Verifying successful synchronization between units.

Fostex System Exclusive Message Compatibility

New Output Function: Merge MMC/FEX and MTC

Increased Tempo Map Capabilities

Fostex MIDI System Exclusive Message Format

Status Request and Reply

Status Request Commands

Inquiring about the operational status of various functions.

Explanation of Status Replies

Understanding the responses to status requests.

Data Type Definitions

Command/Mode Set Explanations