Fostex PD606 - Manual (Page 51)

51
Location Recorder Model PD606
Chapter 3: Names and Functions
• When SHIFTed:
You can reverse the input phase of each channel.
When reversed, the [REV.] indicator below the bar-graph meter is
lit (see page 83).
e. [PAN] key
This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)
functions.
• When unSHIFTed:
Selects the pan mode for sending the channel signal to the stereo
bus. Each press of the key switches among three modes: "L" (left),
"C" (center), “OFF” and “R” (right). The indicator of the selected
pan mode is lit (see page 83).
• When SHIFTed:
Switches on/off of the link function of each channel.
The [LINK] indicator for a linked channel is lit. You can control
the link master gain by the [LINK MASTER] dial (see page 82).
f. [SEND LEVEL] control
Controls the channel send level to the stereo bus (see page 83).
Note that when the “Disk Feed” item in the “SYS SETUP” menu of
the MENU mode is set to “Post”, it controls the send level to the
corresponding track as well as the send level to the stereo bus (see
page 169).
g. [PEAK/LINK] indicator
Lights in green when the channel is linked.
Lights or flashes in red when the input signal reaches the peak
level.
h. [GAIN] control
Controls the channel input gain.
Depending on the setting of the [INPUT SEL] switch on the top
panel, you can control the gain within the following ranges.
• When the [INPUT SEL] switch is set to "LINE": +4dBu to -32dBu
• When the [INPUT SEL] switch is set to "MIC": -34dBu to -70dBu
i. [REV.] indicator
Lights when the phase is reversed.
j. [LIM.] indicator
Lights when the limiter function is enabled.
When the limiter is actually working, the indicator flashes.
k. Bargraph meter (on each of channels 1 through 6)
Indicates the input or output levels of the channel.
l. [READY] indicator
Flashes when the track is armed (in record ready mode).
When recording starts, it lights up.
24. LCD display
Displays information for time, file, settings, etc. (see page 56).
23. ST BUS bargraph meters
Indicates the input or output levels of the stereo bus (L and R) or battery
remaining (see page 26). The display mode can be selected by the
[EXIT/BATT] key.