User manual FOSTEX 8700

[. . . ] The difference from the Relay mode is that the unit performs overwrite recording while erasing old data in the Loop mode. Therefore, when two storage devices are set, recording semipermanently continues until you manually stop recording. <Note>: This mode is available only when two SD cards are set to the SD-1 and SD-2 slots. On the second SD card, only the BWFF folder is created. Relay mode (newly added) Loop mode (newly added) <Note>: With version 1. 10, when the current file size reaches the maximum file size (2G or 4G) during recording, the unit automatically creates a new file and performs recording to the new file continuously. [. . . ] 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. You can give a folder name with up to 14 characters. 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. See "Editing a folder name" on the next page. (5) After editing the folder name, press the [ENTER] key to confirm the name. <Memo>: By highlighting "<All Select>" at the top of the file list and pressing the [ENTER] key, you can add checkmarks to all the files. The screen changes as below. (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. <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. A checkmark is added to the left of the selected file. 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. [. . . ] 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. "COMPLETED!" is briefly shown and loading is completed. 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. [. . . ]