Fostex FD-8 - Introduction, Main Features, and Precautions; Introduction; Main features

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Recording Preparation _
Please do the following preparation before you start recording, playing, or editing on the FD-8.
Preparing recording media
The FD-8 is not equipped with a recording medium, such as a hard disk. You need to connect an external SCSI
drive (MO drive, Zip drive, EZ drive, or fixed hard disk drive) as the recording media. Fostex does offers an
optional internal 2.5-inch IDE hard disk. For more information on removable SCSI drives and disks sup¬
ported by the FD-8, please refer to the “List of the drives with guaranteed operation” in the Owner’s Manual.
Be sure to use a drive and disk with operation guaranteed by Fostex.
Prepare the following items. Select one of the following removable SCSI drives.
MO drive & MO disk EZ drive & disk Zip drive & disk
Note: Using an MO drive may limit
the FD-8's capabilities. For more in¬
formation, refer to the “Formatting"
section on page 7 regarding the
Record mode.
* The type of SCSI cable used to connect the FD-8 differs depending on the type of connected SCSI drive. The FD-8 is
equipped with a D-sub 25-pin female connector for SCSI connections, which requires a SCSI cable with a D-sub 25-pin
male connector on one end.
* If your SCSI drive does not have a built-in terminator, you will need a SCSI terminator.
* In addition to the above removable type SCSI drive, the IDE hard disk or the optional 2.5 inch IDE hard disk can be
installed in the FD-8. If a optional 2.5'inch hard disk is to be used, the Fostex Service Station will do the installation on
the FD-8. For details, please inquire at your nearest Fostex service Station.
<Notes on handling SCSI drives and disks>
A SCSI drive and its disk are made of precision parts. Follow the instructions below when you handle them.
* Do not drop them or cause a strong impact.
* Do not expose them to strong vibration.
* Do not expose them to substantial changes in temperature or humidity.
* Do not locate them in a dusty place.
* Do not expose them to water.
* Do not place them near any device that generates a strong magnetic field.
Malfunction or misuse of the unit may erase the data recorded on SCSI disks. We recommend that you save important
recordings to DAT.
Fostex will not be responsible for any damage due to erased data or any consequential damages caused by the use of
the FD-8.
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