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MR-8mkII Owner
’s Manual (Preparation)
Preparation
This chapter describes preparation for recording, playback and ed-
iting using the MR-8mkII. The chapter is comprised of the following
sections: "Preparation of recording media", "Preparation of power
supply" and "Creating a new song". Read this chapter before using
the MR-8mkII for the first time.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Safety Instructions
2
Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
4
Read this Chapter First
9
Introduction
10
MR-8Mkii Main Features
10
Precautions before Using
11
About Power Supply
11
Precautions Upon Installing the MR-8Mkii
11
Notes on Repair
11
About Copyrights
11
About Damages
11
Note on Audio Interruption
11
Notes on USB Connection with Mac os
11
The Basics of the MR-8Mkii
12
Recording Method
12
About Song
13
Remain (Recordable Space Left on the Card)
13
Time Base
14
Input and Repro Monitor
14
TRIM Control
15
Preparation
17
Preparation of Power Supply
18
Preparing the AC Adaptor
18
Preparing Batteries
18
Preparation of Recording Media
19
About Song Modes
19
About Recording Time of a Card
19
Handling of Compactflash TM Card
20
Turning on the Power
21
When a Formatted Card Is Inserted
21
When an Unformatted Is Inserted
21
Backlight Facility
22
Low Battery Indication
22
Turn off the Power
22
Creating a New Song
23
Names and Functions
25
Top Panel 1
26
Top Panel 2
27
Rear Panel
29
Side Panel
30
Bottom Panel
30
LCD Display
31
Home Screen
31
Selecting a Time Base Mode
32
MR-8Mkii Owner's Manual (Safety Instructions/Contents)
32
Adjusting the Display Contrast
32
MENU Mode Screen
33
Warning Message
33
Basic Recording Operations
35
Input Connection
36
About the [INPUT a SELECT] Switch
37
Selectable Recording Tracks
37
Recording Onto a Single Track
38
Preparation for Recording
38
Starting Recording
39
Playing Back the Recorded Track
39
Undoing Recording (Undo/Redo)
39
Recording Onto Two Tracks Simultaneously
40
Preparation for Recording
40
Starting Recording
41
Playing Back Recorded Tracks
41
Undoing Recording (Undo/Redo)
41
Overdubbing Basics
42
Preparation for Recording
42
Adjusting the Recording Levels While Listening to Track 1
43
Starting Recording
43
Playing Back Recorded Track
43
Undoing Recording (Undo/Redo)
43
Basic Mixdown
44
Advanced Playback and Locate Functions
45
X Cueing
46
Playback between LOCATE a and B Points
46
Play Mode
47
Selecting a Play Mode
47
Auto Play Mode
48
Auto Return Mode
48
Loop Mode
48
Loop Function in Auto Punch In/Out Mode
49
Locate Function
50
Time Locate
50
Locating to the Beginning (ABS ZERO) of a Song
50
Locating to the Recording End Point (REC END) of a Song
50
Locating to the LOCATE a or LOCATE B Point
51
Setting the LOCATE a or LOCATE B Point
51
Locating
52
Punch In/Out
53
Punch In/Out Using the Keys on the Top Panel
54
Punch In/Out Using the Footswitch
55
MR-8Mkii Owner's Manual (Safety Instructions/Contents)
55
Auto Punch In/Out
56
Setting the Punch-In and Punch-Out Points
56
Rehearsal for Auto Punch In/Out
57
Actual Auto Punch In/Out
58
Using Effects
59
Using the Insert Effects
60
MIC Simulation Effects
60
Amp Simulation Effects
60
Using the Reverb or Delay
61
Selecting an Effect Type
61
Selecting a Delay Type
61
Adjusting the Delay/Reverb Time
62
Adjusting the Effect Send Levels
62
Using the Mastering Effects
63
Selecting the Desired Effect Type
63
Track Bouncing
65
Preliminary Knowledge
66
Track Bouncing Example
66
Signal Flow of Track Bouncing
67
Bouncing Tracks 1 through 4 to Tracks 5/6
68
Rehearsal of Track Bouncing
68
Actual Track Bouncing
69
Checking the Bounced Signals on Tracks 5/6
69
Bouncing Tracks 1 through 6 to Tracks 7/8
70
Rehearsal of Track Bouncing
70
Actual Track Bouncing
71
Checking the Bounced Signals on Tracks 7/8
71
Bouncing Tracks 1 through 8 to a New Song
72
Rehearsal of Track Bouncing
72
Actual Track Bouncing
73
Bouncing the Desired Part of a Song
74
Rhythm Guide Function
75
Using the Rhythm Guide Function
76
Setting the Time Signature and Tempo
76
Creating the Conductor Map
78
Setting the Signature Map
78
Editing a Time Signature Event
80
Deleting an Unnecessary Time Signature Event
80
Editing the Bar Offset
81
Setting the Tempo Map
82
Editing a Tempo Event
84
Deleting an Unnecessary Tempo Event
84
MR-8Mkii Owner's Manual (Safety Instructions/Contents)
84
MIDI Synchronization
85
Synchronization Using MTC
86
Connection
86
Settings of the MR-8Mkii and MIDI Sequencer
86
MIDI Sync/Mtc Frame Rate Settings
86
Synchronization Using MIDI Clock
87
Connection
87
Settings of the MR-8Mkii and MIDI Sequencer
87
Song Management
89
Selecting the Desired Song
90
Editing a Song Name
91
Deleting an Unnecessary Song
92
Protecting a Song
93
Deleting an Unused WAV File in a Song
94
Track Data Editing
95
Erasing Track Data
96
Copying/Pasting Track Data
97
Moving Track Data
99
Exchanging Whole Track Data
101
Part Data Editing
103
Playing Back the "Part" (between LOCATE a and LOCATE B) to be Edited
104
Changing an Edit Point During Editing
104
Editing the Part(S)
105
Copying/Pasting the Part(S)-1
106
Copying/Pasting the Part(S)-2
108
Copying to the Clipboard
108
Pasting Clipboard Data
110
Moving the Part(S)
111
Exchange the Part(S)
113
Data Export to a Personal Computer
115
WAV File Conversion
116
Enabling the File Conversion
116
Procedure of File Conversion
116
Exporting Data to a Personal Computer
118
Connection to a Personal Computer
118
Notes on Exporting a File
118
Exporting a WAV File to a Personal Computer
119
Protecting the Card
120
Archiving a Song
121
Burning an Audio CD
123
Read this Page before Using
124
CD-R/RW Drives Which Can be Connected to the MR-8Mkii
124
Usable Discs
124
Notes on Handling of Discs
124
Notes on Care of Discs
124
Connecting an External CD-R/RW Drive
125
Song Data Which Can be Recorded to a CD-R/RW Disc
125
Procedure of Creating an Audio CD
126
Viewing TOC
129
Viewing TOC after Completing "CD Burn
129
Viewing TOC after Completing "CD Finalize
130
Other Functions
131
Compactflash TM Card Formatting
131
Peak Hold Time Setting
133
Pre-Roll/Post-Roll Time Setting
134
Auto Delete Function On/Off
135
Beat Resolution Mode On/Off
136
Phantom Power On/Off
137
Initializing the MR-8Mkii
138
Troubleshooting
139
Trouble for Recording
140
Trouble for Playback
141
Trouble for Effect
141
Trouble for USB Connection
142
Troubles for Power Supply
142
Other Troubles
142
MR-8Mkii Specifications
143
Specifications
144
Physical Dimensions
145
Block Diagram
146
MIDI Implementation Chart
148
Index
149
Declaration of Ec Directive
150
Fostex America Limited Warranty
151
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Model
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Category
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Language
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