User manual FOSTEX 8700

[. . . ] (With the previous version, the unit stops when the current file size reaches the maximum file size. ) This function is available only when you use a storage device that has the recordable space more than the maximum file size. When you use a storage device that has the recordable space less than the maximum file size, the unit stops when no available recording space is left (except in Relay and Loop modes). When recording in MP3 mode, the unit automatically creates a new file when the time indication reaches 100 hours. <Note>: When recording "high FS and high bit rate" audio in either Relay or Loop mode, the beginning of the audio of the next storage device may be slightly muted. In other words, you may hear a small gap when playing back audio files on two SD cards continuously. (1) While the unit is stopped, press the [ENTER] key to enter the MENU mode. When you first enter the MENU mode, the following screen is shown. Flashing (4) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight the desired recording mode and press the [ENTER] key. [. . . ] Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly or press the [STOP] key to exit the MENU mode. (2) While "SYSTEM SETUP" is highlighted, press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the menu items of the SYSTEM SETUP menu. (5) <Memo>: The following screens show how the record icon is shown on the display during recording in Relay mode and Loop mode. <During recording in Normal mode> (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Record mode" and press the [ENTER] key. By default, "Normal" is flashing. <During recording in Relay mode> <During recording in Loop mode> 4 Creating a folder for recorded audio files When you first perform recording to a blank storage device, the unit automatically create the "BWFF" folder and recorded audio files are stored to this folder. With version 1. 10, you can also additionally create a folder for storing audio files using the UR-2. You can give a desired name to the folder you created, which also can be edited later. To create a folder or edit a folder name, use the "Make folder" or "Edit folder name" menu item in the "STORAGE UTILITY" menu of the MENU mode (see the following description). Creating a new folder In the following description, it is assumed that the "BWFF" folder is created on the current storage device (SD-1) and an audio file in this folder is loaded. (1) While the unit is stopped, press the [ENTER] key to enter the MENU mode. When you first enter the MENU mode, the following screen is shown. (4) Enter the desired folder name according to the following manners. To move the cursor position left or right Press the [ ] or [ ] key. To select a desired alphanumeric character at the cursor position Rotate the [MENU] dial. To erase a character on the left of the cursor position Press the [ ] key while holding down the [ SHIFT ] key. To insert a space at the cursor position Press the [ ] key while holding down the [ SHIFT ] key. (2) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "STORAGE UTILITY" and press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the menu items of the STORAGE UTILITY menu. <Memo>: The unit gives a default folder name, which you can edit later, therefore, you do not have to edit it in this step. The display now shows the menu items of the STORAGE UTILITY menu. <Note>: If you want to copy all files in the chain play list (CHAINLIST. CSV) or in the timer play list (TIMERLIST. CSV) created on the copy source storage device, it is recommended to select "<All Select>". (5) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Destination" and press the [ENTER] key. You can now select the copy destination. (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "File copy" and press the [ENTER] key. The display shows the file list in the selected folder on the current storage device. (6) Use the [MENU] dial to select "USB" and press the [ENTER] key. (4) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight a copy source file and press the [ENTER] key. In the following screen example, "Chime1" is entered. Flashing (2) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "CHAIN LIST SAVE" and press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the screen for editing a name of the current chain play list. 8 (4) After entering the name, press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the confirmation screen for saving the chain play list. Loading a chain play list You can load a chain play list you have saved. <Note>: You can load any chain play list in the current folder. (1) While the unit is stopped, press the [ENTER] key to enter the MENU mode. When you first enter the MENU mode, the following screen is shown. <Note>: If you want to change the name, press the [ENTER] key while "EXIT" is highlighted. The display returns to the previous screen for name entry. (5) Use the [MENU] dial or [ ] key to highlight "EXECUTE" and press the [ENTER] key. The display returns to the Home screen that was shown before the unit entered the MENU mode. (2) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "CHAIN LIST LOAD" and press the [ENTER] key. On the example screen below, only one chain play list is available. <Memo>: On the example screen below, three chain play lists are saved in the current folder. <Note>: If a chain play list with the same name exists in the same folder, the following screen appears after you press the [ENTER] key. To overwrite the existing chain play list, highlight "EXECUTE" and press the [ENTER] key. [. . . ] If you do not want to overwrite the existing chain play list, press the [ENTER] key while "EXIT" is highlighted and rename the list name and save the list. (3) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired chain play list to be loaded and press the [ENTER] key. To cancel loading, press the [ENTER] key while "EXIT" is highlighted. <Memo>: You can check the chain play lists you saved by executing steps (1) and (2) of the "Loading a chain play list" described below. (4) Use the [MENU] dial or [ ] key to highlight "EXECUTE" and press the [ENTER] key. The display returns to the Home screen that was shown before the unit entered the MENU mode. 9 Other enhanced functions In addition to the changed/enhanced functions described earlier, the following functions are enhanced with the new version. Enhanced digital scrub function while setting a chain play list When you fine-adjust the start or end time of a file in the chain play list (see page 49 of the owner's manual for details), the digital scrub function is now enhanced with the new version, as described below. (1) By pressing the [PLAY] key while the display shows the scrub screen, you can preview audio of first 1. 5 seconds from the start point (or last 1. 5 seconds to the end point). Each time you press the [ ] key while the display shows the scrub screen, the waveform is zoomed in to x2, x4, x8 and x16. [. . . ]