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8. While playing the guitar, gradually raise the channel 1 input fader. Set the optimum recording level while
observing the level of meter 1.
As you raise the fader, meter L respond. This means that the signal is routed to stereo bus L (STEREO OUT
L output). Try to set the fader so that the meter peaks at “0”.
Note: If the "OL" segment of the meter lights up
consecutively, the sound will distorted during re¬
cording.
Adjusting the monitor ievei
9. Turn the MON knob located in the channel 1 MON mix section to “TRK1” and rotate the MASTER knob
clockwise in the monitor section.
Adjust the monitoring balance using the MON PAN knob.
10. Adjust the channel 1 equalizer.
If equalizing the signal causes the “OL” segment of the meter to light up, lower the channel 1 INPUT fader.
Use the following knobs to control the corresponding frequency bands.
Starting recording
11. Press and hold down the RECORD button and press the PLAY button.
The flashing RECORD button LED and the recording track LED will light steadily, indicating that the FD-8
has started recording. You can now monitor the guitar sound you are playing through the recording track.
Finish recording
12. Press the STOP button to finish recording.
Note: Press the STOP button immediately when you finish recording.
Recording unnecessary silence will waste free disk space and might reduce space required for future edit operations.
Piaying the recorded performance
13. Press the RECORD TRACK select key 1/L to turn off its LED.
14. Press and hold down the STOP button and press the REWIND button to locate the beginning of the
program.
15. Press the PLAY button to play back the program.
16. Turn the MON knob of the channel 1 MON mix section toward '‘TRK 1” and gradually turn up the MASTER
knob in the monitor section.
You will hear the recorded guitar sound on track 1.
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