Fostex MR-8MKII, Owner'S Manual

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MR-8mkII Owner’s Manual (Names and functions)
25. [MASTERING] keys
Used to select the desired mastering effect
during track bounce or mixdown. You can
select from three effect types by pressing an
appropriate key (see page 63).
In the menu mode, the [POWERFUL] key is
used for character entry of J, K, L, j, k, l and
4, while the [NATURAL] key is used for char-
acter entry of M, N, O, m, n, o and 5.
28. [UNDO/REDO]/[DELETE] key
Used to undo or redo recording or editing
(see pages 39, 41, 43, 95 and 103).
Each press of the key alternates "undo" and
"redo". In the menu mode, this key is used
for deleting a character (see pages 23 and
91).
27. [STORE]/+-_0 key
Stores the current recorder position (time
data) as the LOCATE A/IN or LOCATE B/OUT
point (see pages 51 and 56).
In the menu mode, this key is used for char-
acter entry of +, -, _ and 0.
29. [LOCATE B/OUT]/GHI3 key
Pressing this key while holding down the
[STORE] key sets the LOCATE B point (or
punch out point) (see page 51 and 56).
In the menu mode, this key is used for char-
acter entry of G, H, I and 3.
30. Transport keys
[PLAY] key
Starts playback of the recorder.
Pressing this key while holding down the
[RECORD] key starts recording of the armed
(record-ready) track(s).
Pressing this key during recording exits re-
cording.
[STOP] key
Stops the recorder.
By pressing the [PLAY], [REWIND] or [F FWD]
key while holding down the [STOP] key, you
can locate to a specific point or repeat play-
back as below.
• [STOP] + [PLAY] (A-B PLAY)
Repeats playback between the LOCATE A and
LOCATE B points (see page 46).
• [STOP] + [REWIND] (LOCATE ABS ZERO)
Locates to the beginning (ABS ZERO) of the
current song (see page 50).
• [STOP] + [F FWD] (LOCATE REC END)
Locates to the recording end of the current
song (REC END) (see page 50).
[RECORD] key
Pressing the [PLAY] key while holding down
the [RECORD] key starts recording of the
armed (record-ready) track(s).
By pressing only the [RECORD] key when any
track(s) is armed (in record-ready), the in-
put signal(s) of the armed track(s) can be
monitored (i.e. input monitor mode). (see
pages 38 ~ 42).
19. [TIME BASE SEL] key
Selects the time base shown on the display
(see page 32). Each press of the key switch
between "time" and "bar/beat".
20. [BOUNCE 1-8 > NEW SONG] / DEF2 key
Selects the bounce mode (see page 73).
In the menu mode, this key is used for char-
acter entry of D, E, F, d, e, f and 2.
21. [CONTRAST] key
By rotating the JOG dial while holding down
this key, you can adjust the display contrast
(see page 32).
22. [7/8 > STEREO WAV FILE] /GHI3 key
This key is used when converting a mono
WAV file recorded on tracks 7/8 to a stereo
WAV file (see page 116). You can export the
stereo WAV file to your personal computer
over the USB connection (see page 118).
In the menu mode, this key is used for char-
acter entry of G, H, I, g, h, i and 3.
23. LCD display
This 132 x 64 dot LCD display shows vari-
ous information (see page 31).
26. [MENU/ENTER] key
Pressing this key enters the menu mode.
In the menu mode, while pressing this key
confirm the setting/selection.
24. JOG dial
In the menu mode, rotating this dial selects
the item or numeric value.
17. [RHYTHM GUIDE] key
Switches on/off of the rhythm guide func-
tion (see page 76). Each press of the switch
alternates on and off. A long press of the
key enters the rhythm guide menu, in which
you can set the rhythm guide parameters.
18. [BOUNCE 1-4 > 5/6, 1-6 > 7/8] / ABC1 key
Selects the bounce mode (see page 68).
In the menu mode, this key is used for char-
acter entry of A, B, C, a, b, c and 1.