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Superscope PSD410 User Manual 

LCD Display

PLAY / STOP Mode

 Playback Data

Elapsed Time

Displays the elapsed and remaining time for the current track

Track Time

Displays the total time for the selected track

Total Remain

Displays the total time for all tracks in the currently selected folder

Tempo, Key, Fine Tune

Displays the current Tempo, Key, and Fine Tune settings (only when modified)

PLAY / STOP Mode

 Location

Indicating Location

Displays the current position on the time line.

Displays the position of location A on the time line.

Displays the position of location B on the time line.

PLAY / STOP Mode

 Balance & Levels

Assignment of FUNCTION ADJUST knobs

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When the Play/Stop mode screen is active, use FUNCTION ADJUST #1 to adjust Record Level.

w

When the Play/Stop mode screen is active, use FUNCTION ADJUST #2 to adjust Monitor Level. 
This does not affect the level at which accompaniment files are recorded.

e

When the Play/Stop mode screen is active, use FUNCTION ADJUST #3 to adjust Playback Balance.

PLAY / STOP Mode

 VU Meters

Level meter indication



Displays the sound level of the left channel in decibels (dB).

w

Displays the sound level of the right channel in decibels (dB).

e

When sound level is beyond 0dB, "OVER" turns on.

Summary of Contents for PSD410

Page 1: ...0 Music Practice and Digital Recording System PREVIOUS OVERDUB PUNCH IN OUT PUSH ENTER BEAT L MIC R MIC 3 2 FUNCTION ADJUST 1 NEXT PLAY PAUSE REC REVIEW STOP REC POWER TAP METRO TONE TUNER TEMPO KEY L...

Page 2: ...itch is in the OFF position the apparatus isn t completely switched off from the MAINS WARNINGS Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture Do not remove the cover from the equipment No naked flam...

Page 3: ...XT 12 CONTROL Buttons Top Right 12 A MENU 12 B CANCEL 12 C EDIT 12 D RECORD FORMAT 12 Internal Speaker 13 Internal Mic R Internal Mic L 13 LCD Color Display 13 Front Panel 14 Infrared IR Receiver 14 I...

Page 4: ...etting Up Speakers 27 Using Headphones or the Built In Speaker 27 External Speakers 27 Setting Up Microphones Instruments and Other Sound Sources 28 Microphones 28 Balanced Connections 28 Unbalanced C...

Page 5: ...a Track 67 Overdubbing for Practice Recording over a Loop 69 Monitor Source 70 Punch In Out 71 Punch In Out with Foot Pedal 73 Recording Effects 74 Selecting an Input Signal 74 Delay Time 75 Decay 75...

Page 6: ...SET REMOTE CONTROL RC450PSD LOCATION FINE TUNE RECORD j POWER MIC LINE AUX ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF INPUT TONE TUNER METRO FOLDER SEARCH PLAY STOP NEXT PREVIOUS PAUSE FF REW x w f d r s a MONTOR REC REVIE...

Page 7: ...s to SD card or to external USB storage Layer audio with the Overdub feature Re record portions of audio with the Punch In Out feature Edit file information or recorded audio Trim Divide etc Music Pra...

Page 8: ...y diagram shown inside the compartment 3 Re attach the battery cover to the rear side of the recorder Safety Cautions When Handling Batteries To avoid leakage overheating fire and rupturing always fol...

Page 9: ...n Please read the following guidelines carefully If the remote controller is not in use for a long period of time more than one month remove the batteries Please do not mix old batteries and new batte...

Page 10: ...METRO Metronome TEMPO KEY TAP A TRACK SELECT Press to select a track for playback Edit Overdub or Punch In Out Also use to select a record location Press this button a second time to return to the no...

Page 11: ...turn to the main screen H TAP When the metronome menu is selected press repeatedly at the desired tempo Once this button has been pressed six consecutive times a new BPM beats per minute setting will...

Page 12: ...ck press to return to the beginning of the track If playback is within one second of the start point press to return to the beginning of the previous track In Stop mode press to return to the beginnin...

Page 13: ...ard through the built in monitor speaker Internal Mic R Internal Mic L Use the Right and Left internal mics to record without additional equipment LCD Color Display High resolution full color liquid c...

Page 14: ...vel controls are turned low and microphone or instrument levels are still too strong switch on to add 15dB of attenuation RECORD LEVEL MAN LIM ALC This switch determines the method for setting record...

Page 15: ...the input you wish to use INST IN Jack Connect an electric guitar bass or keyboard here VU Meter Overload If your keyboard or guitar bass signals routinely cause the VU meters to display OVER change...

Page 16: ...when menu screens are active Mini SD Slot Insert a mini SD card in here The PSD410 includes a micro SD card with a micro to mini adapter Left Side Panel FOOT PEDAL Jack Connect an optional foot pedal...

Page 17: ...Superscope PSD410 User Manual 17 Controls Back Panel Battery Compartment Insert a Ni MH rechargeable battery or eight alkaline size AA batteries here Please refer to Using Batteries...

Page 18: ...RCH Press to access the Search function t CANCEL When editing folder names playlist names or file information use this button to delete a character Also used to undo changes to Menu settings y TEMPO P...

Page 19: ...EY RESET Press to reset Key control to normal pitch KEY Press to change the playback key in semitones Press to lower the key Press to raise the key Key is adjustable one octave MENU Press to view Menu...

Page 20: ...ACK PAUSE Indicates RECORD Indicates RECORD PAUSE w Loop Icons Indicates A B LOOP Playback is ON Indicates A B LOOP Playback is OFF e Repeat Icons Play back current track once then stop at start of cu...

Page 21: ...ack audio is being monitored Record audio is being monitored y Mute Icons Indicates MUTE is ON No indication when MUTE is OFF u AC Battery Icons Indicates the battery level is full Indicates the batte...

Page 22: ...ation A on the time line Displays the position of location B on the time line PLAY STOP Mode Balance Levels Assignment of FUNCTION ADJUST knobs q When the Play Stop mode screen is active use FUNCTION...

Page 23: ...ower source r Slide the POWER switch to power on r Using Batteries Compatible Batteries The PSD410 works with alkaline batteries and rechargeable Ni MH batteries Manganese batteries are not recommende...

Page 24: ...ings phantom power etc AC Power and Battery Tips When the AC adapter is connected while batteries are inserted AC power will have priority over the battery power supply It can be helpful to use batter...

Page 25: ...ure that the date and time is accurate 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the joystick or jog wheel to highlight System Settings Press ENTER 3 Use the joystick or jog wheel to highlight Set Time Date Press...

Page 26: ...of the PSD410 The PSD410 will begin creating a file database once an SD card is detected During this process the PSD410 scans the SD card for audio files WAV MP3 and ID3 tag information Artist Title A...

Page 27: ...D card springs outward 3 Remove the mini SD card Setting Up Speakers Using Headphones or the Built In Speaker When using headphones or the built in speaker regulate volume by turning the PHONES SPEAKE...

Page 28: ...s to the grounding wire Using balanced connections like the XLR plug male will help to eliminate noise especially when running long cable lengths The XLR inputs on the PSD410 will also lock to prevent...

Page 29: ...reen Setting Levels As you sing or play your instrument turn the L 1 and R 2 input level control knobs clockwise while observing the display VU meters When your performance is at its loudest the VU me...

Page 30: ...ht channel of the recording Pan Mode Input signals can be routed to any position along the L R stereo spectrum Pan Setting L 1 Turn FUNCTION ADJUST 2 4B to adjust the Pan Setting for input L 1 the lef...

Page 31: ...on to display the Input Source options 3 Turn the jog wheel to select External MIC and then press the INPUT SELECT button to exit the screen 4 Adjust the MIC LINE level control L 1 to obtain a suitabl...

Page 32: ...rols to obtain a suitable recording level See Setting Levels 4 Move the joystick right or left to select Stereo Mode or Pan Mode Stereo mode is the default setting 5 Set Record Level For most applicat...

Page 33: ...the front panel ON when connecting a condenser microphone 2 Push the INPUT SELECT button to display the Input Source options Connecting Musical Instruments 1 Please insert the plug from your instrumen...

Page 34: ...de in 1 increments between Left 100 Center Right 100 The initial setting is Center 6 Turn FUNCTION ADJUST 3 4C to adjust the Pan Setting for the INST input Adjustments are made in 1 increments between...

Page 35: ...2 Push the INPUT SELECT button to display the Input Source options 3 Turn the jog wheel to select LINE and then press the INPUT SELECT button to exit the screen 4 Move the joystick right or left to s...

Page 36: ...turn Record Level to 0dB AUX Use the following procedure when connecting line level equipment keyboards mixers CD players etc to the RCA unbalanced inputs 1 Connect line level audio equipment such as...

Page 37: ...For adjustment of Pan Setting see STEREO PAN Mode 5 Adjust the AUX LEVEL control to obtain a suitable recording level See Setting Levels 6 Set Record Level For most applications the Record Level shoul...

Page 38: ...utton to display the Input Source options 3 Turn the jog wheel to select DIGITAL and then press the INPUT SELECT button to exit the screen 4 Move the joystick right or left to select Stereo Mode or Pa...

Page 39: ...this file is edited or deleted you may lose access to your audio files and settings Computer Connection By connecting the PSD410 to a PC or Mac you can transfer music to and from a computer for editi...

Page 40: ...n to highlight tracks or subfolders Sub folders will appear in brackets e g sub folder 1 To search the contents of a sub folder either turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight a...

Page 41: ...by using the Text Input Method Rename Use the following steps to rename folders or tracks The PSD410 will not allow you to use the same name as another file or folder in the same location 1 Press the...

Page 42: ...down to highlight Create Playlist Press ENTER 3 Enter the name of the new folder by using the Text Input Method 4 When you have finished naming your new playlist and pressed ENTER to confirm the new...

Page 43: ...eventing interference from other channels For example if youare using one microphone connected to Input L 1 select Input Source External MIC Channel Left 4 By default the chromatic tuner is calibrated...

Page 44: ...CTION ADJUST 3 4C 4 Turn FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A to adjust the volume of the tone generator 5 All notes are displayed in concert pitch Tune your instrument to match Tone Name displayed on the Tuning Tone...

Page 45: ...Accent Beat will sound over the non accented beats 1 Turn FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A to set an Accent Beat Number Select beat 1 7 or 0 for no accent beat Press FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A to return the Accent Bea...

Page 46: ...een the Group Selection Screens Title Artist Album and Genre Artist Selection Screen When a track is highlighted in a Group Selection Screen push ENTER to view or edit track information Press the Play...

Page 47: ...r Type Move the joystick up or down to change character types The four different character groups are shown below Move the Cursor Use FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A to move the cursor to a new character Delete...

Page 48: ...the selected track 5 Turn the PHONES SPEAKER knob to adjust the volume of the speaker or headphones Playback Operation Button Function STOP Press to stop playback Playback location returns to the beg...

Page 49: ...o open the Menu screen Menu Screen 2 Use the jog wheel or joystick to highlight Playback Settings and then press ENTER Menu Screen 3 Use the jog wheel or joystick to highlight Repeat Mode and then pre...

Page 50: ...k Use the A B Loop function to play a section of audio repeatedly The procedure below is also used when determining In Out points for Overdub and Punch In Out Set the A Point 1 During playback press t...

Page 51: ...Delete a Loop Point 1 Push and hold FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A to reset the A point the beginning of the track 0 00 2 Push and hold FUNCTION ADJUST 2 4B to reset the B point to the end of the track 3 Push a...

Page 52: ...Voice Reduction The voice reduction function is used to reduce the lead vocal performance in stereo recordings Use this feature in conjunction with the Overdub feature to create your own karaoke styl...

Page 53: ...ight a track and turn FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A to change the order of tracks in a playlist Highlight a track and press the CANCEL button to remove the track from the playlist Change Track Order 8 When you...

Page 54: ...has two primary functions 1 Creating a new file with alternative Tempo Key or Fine Tune settings 2 Creating a new file in a different format i e creating an MP3 version of a WAV file The new file will...

Page 55: ...e Export Menu will be displayed Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to select Bit Rate Press ENTER 4 Turn the jog wheel to select a bit rate Press ENTER to confirm the setting Options i...

Page 56: ...r or file to another location either a new folder or a different drive SD or USBHDD 1 Press the TRACK SELECT button to open the Track Select Folder screen 2 Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up...

Page 57: ...move the joystick up or down to highlight the folder or file you wish to copy 3 Push the EDIT button to open the Edit menu screen 4 Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight Copy...

Page 58: ...ght Delete Press ENTER 5 The Delete confirmation screen will appear Move the joystick left to select OK and press ENTER A progress bar is displayed during the Delete procedure Do not power off until t...

Page 59: ...track press FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A Playback will loop the 4 seconds before the Divide point 7 You can fine adjust the divide point by turning FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A 8 Press the ENTER to divide the track...

Page 60: ...s ENTER Edit Combine 5 The Combine Select Track screen will be displayed Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight the file you wish to combine this track will become the second...

Page 61: ...r down to highlight the file you wish to trim 3 Push the EDIT button to open the Edit menu screen 4 Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight Trim In Out Press ENTER 5 The Trim I...

Page 62: ...selected in the Track Select screen or the Normal screen simply press ENTER to view Track Information The following information is stored with each file Title Artist Album Genre Format Recording Date...

Page 63: ...mation Edit screen turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight Genre 2 Press the EDIT button Turn the jog wheel or move the joystick up or down to highlight a genre from the list P...

Page 64: ...the Record Button again to start recording The Record button will stay lit during recording 5 Finish recording Press the Stop button when you are finished recording or Press the REC REVIEW button to...

Page 65: ...will gradually decrease from full Record Level to a mute condition The fade begins the moment the recording is stopped The range for Fade OUT Time is 0 OFF 10 seconds adjustable in increments of 0 5...

Page 66: ...ng Overdub or Punch In Out will allow the accompaniment track to play for an additional amount of time after the user is finished recording new material Pre Roll Time and Post Roll Time can be adjuste...

Page 67: ...sting loop points before using the Overdub feature you are able to utilize the PSD410 s additional Overdub modes Overdubbing for Composition Layering sections of a Track In this mode you will identify...

Page 68: ...meters see Setting Levels 9 Press the REC button 8A or PLAY PAUSE button 8C to start overdubbing If a Pre Roll Time is set in the Record Settings menu see Pre Roll Time Post Roll Time playback will be...

Page 69: ...ton to listen to the track 3 Press the LOOP button during playback to view the LOOP setting menu If you have already set your Overdub points simply move the joystick up to turn Loop playback ON and pr...

Page 70: ...2 4B when the main Overdub screen is visible Monitor Source When Overdubbing it is helpful to specify a Monitor Source Selecting Recording Signal as the Monitor Source will allow you to hear both the...

Page 71: ...g playback to view the LOOP setting menu 4 Press FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A during playback to set the punch in point 5 Press FUNCTION ADJUST 2 4B during playback to set the punch out point Loop Playback wi...

Page 72: ...set in the Record Settings menu see Pre Roll Time Post Roll Time playback will begin a number of seconds before punch in point A as determined by the Pre Roll Time 9 When Recording between point A pu...

Page 73: ...e Level meters see Setting Levels 5 Press the Foot Pedal to start playback 6 Press the Foot Pedal again to set the punch in point during playback The PSD410 will begin punch in recording 7 Press the F...

Page 74: ...ternal microphone the INST input External MIC L ch INST Selects the Left external microphone input the INST input LINE L ch INST Selects the Left LINE input the INST input AUX Selects the AUX inputs D...

Page 75: ...ng additional parameters should be adjusted Delay Time Delay Time sets the amount of time delay between repeats Delay Time can be adjusted between 0 msec and 1000 msec in 1 msec intervals The default...

Page 76: ...ack signal left right Right channel input signal left right 4 Playback Level Turn FUNCTION ADJUST 1 4A to adjust Playback Level Playback Level can be adjusted between 20 0 and 0 0 100 in 0 5 dB 1 incr...

Page 77: ...er Note When you exit this screen all settings will be stored on the SD card along with the selected file Playback Equalizer 1 Press the TEMPO KEY button to open the Tempo Key screen 2 Press the joyst...

Page 78: ...y band Turn left to narrow the frequency band Pressing the FUNCTION ADJUST knobs will return all settings to default values Input Equalizer Follow these steps to adjust the input equalizer 1 Press the...

Page 79: ...Settings include OFF 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds and 20 seconds The default setting is OFF Recording Dimmer When this feature is OFF default setting the LCD backlight will not dim during recording...

Page 80: ...80 Superscope PSD410 User Manual System Settings Set Time Date See Setting Time Date...

Page 81: ...Superscope PSD410 User Manual 81 Appendix Appendix Main Menu 1 of 2 2 seconds...

Page 82: ...in LCD backlight during recording regardless of Backlight Timer setting ON Battery Type Alkaline Alkaline For accurate battery gauge read out select Battery Type Ni MH Play Record Pause Foot Pedal Pla...

Page 83: ...Superscope PSD410 User Manual 83 Appendix Track Select Mode Transition Diagram...

Page 84: ...84 Superscope PSD410 User Manual Appendix Input Select Mode Transition Diagram...

Page 85: ...e 24bit WAV file MP3 file Playlist Folder Track Information Track Information Track Information Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Move Move Move Move Move Rename Rename Rename Rename Rename Delete Delete Delet...

Page 86: ...60 Hz step 1 Hz 440 Hz Balance Level Mix Mode Stereo Stereo Split L ch Mix R ch Mix Monaural Mix Playback Level 0 100 increment 1 0 dB 100 Playback Balance Left 100 center 100 increment 1 Center Balan...

Page 87: ...Calibration 410 470 Hz increment 1Hz 440 Hz Tone Menu Sub Menu Menu Item Settings Default Setting Tuning Tone Tone Name C C D D E F F G G A A B A Calibration 410 470 Hz increment 1 Hz 440 Hz Volume 2...

Page 88: ...MH Volume controller Minimum position Alkaline Mode Recording MP3 Stereo 128kbps Internal MIC SD Card Record Times The table below shows estimated record times Estimated Record Times SD memory card 1...

Page 89: ...tteries Operating Temperature 5 to 35 Internal Speaker 3 5cm X 1 Internal Microphones Electret Condenser X 2 Phantom Power Supply 48V 10 mA max USB USB 2 0 High speed Mass Storage Class operation Audi...

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