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PD-6 DVD Location Recorder
About this manual
The following is a guide to the manual for our Fostex PD-6 DVD Location Recorder.
This manual is divided ins. Each chapter covers instructions for a specific subject or
feature of the PD-6. You should know this information fore using the recorder, as well
as the safety instructions, precautions, etc. Please retain this manual at hand so that
you can refer to it whenever necessary.
Manual organization
The following gives a brief description of each chapter:
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter gives a brief introduction to the PD-6, and also describes the
main features of the recorder.
Chapter 2: Before using the PD-6
Chapter 2 describes the power supply as well as details about formatting a
DVD-RAM disk. You should definitely read this chapter first before using the
PD-6.
Chapter 3: Names of Functions
Refer to this chapter for the names and functions of the keys and controls on
the front and top panels, as well as for the connectors on the left and right
side panels.
If you are familiar with digital equipment, you are probably familiar with
much of this information concerning the PD-6.
Chapter 4: Basic connection
This chapter describes basic connections between the PD-6 and external
devices. It includes details about how to connect analog audio signals, digital
audio signals, an external time code and external synchronization signals.
Refer to this chapter for information on how to connect the PD-6 and a
personal computer via IEEE 1394, and how to make a USB keyboard
connection.
Chapter 5: Recording/playback
Chapter 5 describes audio and time code recording/playback using the PD-
6. Here you will find the information necessary to make switch settings and
adjustments for audio and time code recording/playback, as well as about
force jamming.
Chapter 6: TC Setup mode
This chapter describes the TC Setup mode, which provides preferences and
settings related to time code recording/playback, such as settings for the TC
start time and TC user bits.