<Notes>

* Even when the vari-pitch data is set to 0.0%, pressing this key will turn the LED on. *You cannot change the pitch data while recording. If the Varipitch function was on, the unit will use the pitch data previously set.

26. Redo key [REDO]

Pressing this key after you press the UNDO key restores the status obtained before you undo recording or editing. This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped. * Refer to pages "42", "45", "69" and "72" for more information about the Redo operation. <Note> This key is enabled only when the D-108 is stopped.
The Vari-pitch function will be automatically turned off in the following situations: * When you turn on the power to the unit (The pitch data will be reset to 0.0%.) * When you set Slave mode ON. (The pitch data remembers the previous setting.) * With the SETUP mode [Clock Sel.?] menu set to [Opt] - and data is loaded from an adat or DAT, - and when digital input track is set to [adat] or [L:*, R: *], - and when the SETUP mode slave type is set to adat/DAT, and the slave mode switched ON, it will blink but change to steady lighting when a digital signal is correctry input.

27. Undo key [UNDO]

After using an edit function such as Paste, or Erase, or after auto punch in/out recording, pressing this key will restore the previous status before editing or recording. This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped. * Refer to pages "42", "45", "69" and "72" for more information about the Undo operation. <Note> This key is enabled only when the D-108 is stopped.
* Refer to "Quick Operation Guide" for more information on the Vari-pitch function. * Refer to pages "80" and "115" for more information on Slave mode. * Refer to page "44" for more information on digital signals.

30. Paste key [PASTE]

Press this key to copy data or move data that has been copied to the clipboard to a location stored at the AUTO PUNCH IN key. The data will be pasted at the point stored in the Auto Punch In key. You can select the paste destination track using the RECORD TRACK select key. A destination track to which data is pasted is identical to the source track. This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped. * Refer to page "67" for more information about the Copy & Paste, and Move & Paste operation.
If a correct value is not stored, pressing the AUTO PUNCH key will not enable the function, and the message Void Out Point! will appear. If a correct value is not stored, pressing the AUTO PUNCH key will not turn on the function, and the message Void Out Point will alert you. In this case, set a correct value for the Auto Punch In/Out point. Also, the function is not turned on when you press the AUTO PUNCH key if the disk does not have enough recording space. The display will indicate -**h**m**s**f Over.

MIDI THRU:

This connector outputs the input signal at the MIDI INPUT connector without modification. When using multiple D108s via MIDI, connect this terminal to the MIDI INPUT connector of the second D-108.
50. Panel A for an optional card 47. Data Output connector [DATA OUTPUT] (connector: OPTICAL)
Use this connector to save song data (audio + setup data) from the D-108 to an external device. It is also used to output S/P DIF digital signal or adat digital signal to an external digital device. * Refer to page "88" for information about "LOAD" function. * Refer to page "44" for information "Digital Recording." This is the panel used for installing the optional Model 5040 (balanced 8-8 I/O card). Using the Model 5040 allows for balanced analog signal input and output. In general, leave the panel in place.
51. Panel B for an optional card
This is the panel used for installing the optional Model 8345 (TC/SYNC card). Using the Model 8345 makes the D-108 have LTC input and output connectors. Also, the sync lock with video and word clock will be possible. In general, leave the panel in place.
48. SCSI connector [SCSI] (connector: D-sub 25-pin)
Connect a SCSI device as a current drive or backup device to SAVE/LOAD data. Up to 2 SCSI devices can be connected to the SCSI connector. This means the current drive and backup SCSI equipment can be connected in a chain. * Refer to page "88" for more details on SAVE/LOAD using a SCSI device. * Refer to the "Quick Operation Guide" for more details on using a SCSI device as the current drive.

52. AC IN connector

The power cable packaged with this recorder is connected here.
Always plug the power cable to the recorder before plugging the cable into the wall outlet.

<Display Section>

The D-108 display integrates the level meter of a high-visibility FL tube with a 16 digits and 35 dot message display. The level meter shows the Track 1-8 output level of the recorder section. The time display shows the current time of the recorder section using ABS TIME (Absolute time), MTC (MIDI time code), or MIDI BAR/BEAT (bar/beat). This display also shows messages required for interactive operation. The following section explains the display functions and provides with some examples.
1. Display shown when the power is turned on
When you turn on the power to the D-108 and the connected E-IDE hard disk, or external SCSI drive (a formatted removable disk or hard disk), the display shows the [Initializing.] message, [Current Dr], the name of the connected current drive, then recording mode (8track mode, etc.), and finally the top position of the disk in the time base (ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK) used in the last Program before you turned the power off. The following example indicates that the D-108 started with the ABS Time Base used in Program 1. Name of the connected current drive

The currently-selected Program title appears with the leftmost character flashing.
D-108 Owners Manual (Punch In/Out Recording)

Punch In/Out Recording

What is Punch In/Out recording?
Punch In/Out recording enables you to record over previously-recorded parts. See the diagram below. For example, using the Punch In/Out function allows you to change an unsatisfactory guitar solo. The D-108 offers two types of Punch In/Out functions. One is called Auto Punch In/Out, in which you automatically re-record a specified part. The other is called Manual Punch In/Out, in which you record data manually (using your foot to operate an optional foot switch, model 8051). Both functions feature Rehearsal mode to enable you to practice repeatedly until you are ready.
Punch In point Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 Punch Out point
Select a Program for Punch In/Out recording. Initialize the D-108. Check the sampling rate setting.
Note: You can use the Punch In/Out recording only for
Real tracks 1-8. If you wish to use Punch In/Out recording for data on an Additional track, first move the data to the Real tracks.

This part is changed.

To perform Auto Punch In/Out recording, you need to specify the Auto Punch In point (recording start point) and the Auto Punch Out point (recording end point).

Preparation

Storing the edit points
1. Refer to Storing the edit points to set the Auto Punch In/Out points.
Store the Auto Punch In point to the AUTO PUNCH IN key, and the Auto Punch Out point to the AUTO PUNCH OUT key. Refer to page 54 for more information on storing the edit points.
Previewing and trimming the edit points
You can check the stored edit points by pressing the corresponding memory keys to display them on the LCD. You can also change the points if necessary. In this example, use the Preview function to fine-tune the point while previewing.
1. While the D-108 is stopped, hold down the RECALL key and press the memory key.
Pressing the AUTO PUNCH IN key enables you to listen to the sound at the AUTO PUNCH IN point (previewing the sound rise [fade-out]). Pressing the AUTO PUNCH OUT key enables you to listen to the sound at the AUTO PUNCH OUT point (previewing the sound fall [fade-in]).
Note: Make sure that you specify an Auto Punch In point that

1. Press the AUTO PUNCH key.
The AUTO PUNCH mode will turn ON. The REHEARSAL LED (green) and TAKE LED (red) of the AUTO PUNCH key will flash. AUTO

PUNCH REHEARSAL TAKE

Auto Punch In point Stop here.

Auto Punch Out point

2. Set the track for Auto Punch In/Out to READY.
Press the RECORD RACK select key [3] to set track 3 to READY.

Locate

3. Start playback of the D-108 from a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point.
Only the REHEARSAL LED (green) will light up, and start rehearsal. The D-108 operates as shown in the figure below during rehearsal operations.
The D-108 stops at a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll time. (0 - 10 seconds)
<Hint 2> Quick and easy operation for repeated rehearsal
Using the Auto Return function and the Auto Play function enables you to rehearse repeatedly. As shown below, set the AUTO RTN START and END points for Auto Return and Auto Play. In this way, you can repeat rehearsal easily, while checking the recording level and concentrating on your performance. Refer to page 54 for more information on setting the AUTO RTN START/END points.
Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point Auto Return End point
Playback start point Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1
Auto Punch In point (Rehearsal In)
Auto Punch Out point (Rehearsal Out)

Playback end point

Auto Return Start point

Rehearsal area

All tracks are in playback Only track 3 in input monitor- All tracks are in playback ing. The sound is not recorded monitoring mode. monitoring mode. at this time. The RECORD LED flashes.
Playback starts from the Auto Return Start point, and you can rehearse Auto Punch In/ Out. When the Auto Return End point is reached, the D-108 locates the Auto Return Start point.
The D-108 punches in automatically at the Punch In point.
The D-108 punches out automatically at the Punch Out point.

Starting recording

10. Hold down the RECORD button and press the PLAY button to start recording.
The READY track will go to the input monitor mode just as when the recording level was adjusted. The time the level that was actually adjusted with the mixer will be recorded.
3. Adjust the system so the sound output from track 8 can be monitored with the mixer.
You will hear the metronome sound output from track 8 using the Tempo Map created earlier.
4. After confirming the metronome sound, stop the recorder section and return to the top Program.
11. Play the musical instrument in time with the metronome.
Quitting recording Adjusting monitor/record level of the musical instrument
5. Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the track to record the musical instrument on, and then put that track in the READY mode. 6. Press the RECORD button.
The LED of the RECORD button will flash and the READY track will go to the input monitor mode.
12. Press the STOP button to stop the recorder.
Checking the recorded sound
13. Turn OFF the ready track RECORD TRACK select key. 14. Locate the top of the Program and start playback.
Adjust and monitor the track playback sound recorded on the mixer. Since the metronome function still remains ON at this time, you can hear the metronome sound during playback of the recorded sounds when you turn up the track 8 monitor volume.
7. Press the PLAY button and playback the Program from the top.
Only the READY track will go to the input monitor mode (recording does not take place), and all other tracks will be in the reproduction monitor mode, therefore track 8 plays back the metronome sound.
D-108 Owners Manual (Storing a Locate Point <Edit Point>)
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)
You can store specific individual time data (time, bar/beat/clock) in each memory key (*). The time data stored is used as an Editing Point to execute Locate Point or Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste, Move & Paste or Erase. You can also store 99 (Locate Number 01-99) time data in the LOCATE key, in addition to the Memory key, to enable locate only features. This chapter will describe how to store specific data in the memory key and how to edit and re-store data is already stored in the memory key. The data stored in each memory are used for the following operations.

Note: If pasted data overlaps the source data, the content of
the source data will be altered.
Follow the steps below to perform the Copy & Paste or Move & Paste operation. Store the copy (or move) start point (CLIPBOARD IN point), end point (CLIPBOARD OUT point), and the paste start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point).
Check the stored edit points using the Preview function and make adjustments if necessary.
2. Press the COPY key (or MOVE key).
Press the COPY key to execute copy & paste. Press the MOVE key to execute move & paste. Copy (or Move) is instantly completed. The previous time base display will appear after [Copy Clip] (or [Move Clip] then [COMPLETED!] appears on the display.
Specify the copy (or move) source track, and copy (or move) the data to the clipboard.
Specify the destination track and the number of times for the paste operation (repeated paste), and execute the paste operation.
Note: Pressing the COPY key (or MOVE key) without selecting
a track in Step 1 will cause the display to indicate an alarm message [Select TRK !]. Select a track, then press the COPY key (or MOVE key).
1. Refer to the Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys section for information on storing the copy (or move) start and end points, and the paste start point.
Store the copy (or move) start point to the CLIPBOARD IN key, the end point to the CLIPBOARD OUT key, and store the paste start point to the AUTO PUNCH IN key. See Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys on page 54.
Note: If an Output point has been specified before the In point
(the In point value is the same or large than the Out point value), the display will show the error message Void In Point! or Void Out Point! and return to the previous screen. In this case, set the correct In/Out points and try again to copy (or move) the data.
Now the sound data to be pasted has been copied (or moved) to the clipboard, you can check the data on the clipboard by following the steps below. If there is no problem with the data, you can proceed to the paste operation.
Checking and adjusting the edit points
After you store the edit points, you can check them on the display by pressing the corresponding keys. You may also adjust the points. This section explains how to preview and fine-tune the edit points using the Preview function.
Checking the clipboard data
* Hold down the STOP button and press the PLAY button.
The D-108 indicates whether the sound data on the clipboard is a copied data or moved data ([Copy Clip] or [Move Clip]) and plays the data (this is called clipboard playback). During playback, the TRACK display of the copied (or moved) track will blink.
1. While the recorder section is stopped, press and hold down the RECALL key and press the memory key for which you wish to check the edit point.

You can preview fade in at the CLIPBOARD IN point, fade out at the CLIPBOARD OUT point, and fade out at AUTO PUNCH IN point.
* Press the PASTE key again to get ready for the paste operation.
2. Trim the edit point while previewing.
Refer to Preview Function on page 65 for more information.

Executing Paste

4. Press the PASTE key.
[Copy Paste] (or [Move Paste]) appears briefly, then the menu requesting for the number of times for the paste operation appears, and the number [01] of paste times and [SURE?] flashes ([01] indicates that paste takes place one time). At this time, flashing track indication that is the destination track to copy (or move), lights up. Flashing
When the paste operation is complete, the flashing [Copy Paste] (or [Move Paste]) lights up continuously, and [COMPLETED !] is displayed. When the copy paste operation is complete.

44.1kHz COMPLETED!

When the move paste operation is complete.
Note: If you try to execute the paste operation by pressing the
Flashing track indication that is the destination track to copy (or move), lights up.
5. Select a destination track to paste data.
All selected tracks LEDs light up. You can select only mono tracks as the destination of a copied or moved mono track. If you copied or moved adjacent odd-even tracks, you can select only adjacent odd-even tracks as the destination. If you do not select any tracks, the data will be pasted back to the copy or move source track.
EXECUTE/YES key when the disk has insufficient free space, [Over !] appears on the display and edit mode is cancelled. In this case, you need to delete unnecessary data or Programs. Refer to the following section, Erase, and to Deleting a Program on page 72 for more information on erasing.
8. Press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key.
The D-108 exits edit mode and displays the previous Time Base indication.
9. Turn off the RECORD TRACK select key of the copy (or move) source track.
6. Turn the JOG dial to enter the number of repeats (Repeat=01).
You can enter up to 99. However, this is automatically limited by the available recording space on the disk. That is, if the disk has enough free space, you can set up to 99 repeats. If the disk has only a small amount of free space, the JOG dial allows you to set a lower number of repeats.

2. Turn the JOG dial to change flashing [9-16] to flashing [17-24].
D-108 Owners Manual (MIDI Synchronization)

MIDI sync function

The following are examples concerning general types of systems using MIDI related functions contained in the D-108.

MIDI clock sync system

By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the D-108, and by output of a MIDI clock and song position pointer according to the setting, a hardware type MIDI sequencer can be synchronized as a MIDI clock slave. Consequently, in this system, the D-108 will be the master and the MIDI sequencer the slave.
* Restore the default settings on D-108. * Check for the correct program and proper sampling frequency.

MIDI OUT

MIDI clock & song position pointer
ANALOG OUT 1~8 ANALOG IN 1~8

Master Recorder

BUSS OUT (GROUP OUT) 1~8 TAPE IN 1~8 STEREO OUT L/R

MIDI IN

MIDI Sequencer

MIDI sound sources

Connecting external equipment (Refer to connecting schematic)
1. Connect the D-108 MIDI OUT to MIDI IN of the MIDI sequencer.
2. Set the MIDI sequencer for "external sync mode (EXTERNAL SYNC) by MIDI clock."
* Refer to the Owners Manual of the equipment in use for details.

Setup of D-108

1.Because the MIDI clock and song position pointer will be output from the D-108, set the SETUP mode "MIDI sync signal output setting" to "CLK."
* Initial setting: CLK * Permissible setting: CLK (MIDI clock and song position pointer:"CLK") MTC (MIDI time code: "MTC") Off (No output of MIDI sync signal) * This item can be setup for each program. * The setting can be saved/loaded as song data. * This setting will be held even though power is switched OFF.
# Refer to page "112", SETUP mode "MIDI sync signal output setting" for correct operating procedures.
2.The meter in the desired bar can be set by "Time signature setting" of the SETUP mode.

###### 18.WAV
<Note>: Do not use a disk created with folders in such manner, for save purposes. If you do, there will be an error generated in the
remaining disk space when saving data, which will prevent the data from being saved properly. When using such disk for save purposes always take the file out of the folder.
<Note when loading voluntary track data>
When loading with WAV, data is overwritten while being loaded. If data already exists as a program on the current drive, then the existing data will be overwritten for the amount of the data loaded. You can also effectively use this feature when loading a similar program on the program saved, since it is possible to edit only the voluntary track on the computer and then load that data back to the original program. If for example, you want to load the data of only tracks 1-8 on a program that is already recorded with data of tracks 1-24, then only tracks 1-8 that are loaded are overwritten, and the previous data of tracks 9-24 remain intact. However, there is a need to be very careful when applying this procedure to load different programs since the loaded program result in a mixture of different data.

Saving with WAV file.

The following procedure is based on the prerequisite that the backup purpose SCSI drive is set with a DOS formatted disk and the current drive is an E-IDE disk.
1. Press the DISP SEL key to go to the "SETUP" menu, then press the EXECUTE/YES key.
This will put you in the SETUP mode.
2. Select "Save PGM?" ("?" is flashing) with the JOG dial, then press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The digital signal that is currently set to be saved flashes.
When selecting a program that requires multiple disks to be saved on, the program number flashes, along with the size indication and the number of disks required to save the data that will alternately flash. There is no "Save All" option when saving with WAV. If only one program that can be selected exists, the indication will remain the same even if the JOG dial is turned.
3. Use the JOG dial to select "SCSI 6" that is flashing then press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The [Drive Name] and [DOS format] appears, then the program number of the current drive flashes as when saving to a SCSI disk, as mentioned earlier.
5. After selecting the program to save, press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The indication to create a new program appears on the DOS disk that is the save site, then [SURE?] flashes. You can select [Eject] (eject disk) by turning the JOG dial at this time.

* Press either the "STOP" button or EXIT/NO key to return from the second step menu to the first or to quit SETUP mode. The menu will go backwards each time you press either key so that you can correct the setting, choose some other SETUP mode or eventually return to the normal time base display.
Preroll Time Setting ("Preroll Time ? ")
The D-108 has a preroll function, which stops at the backwards specified time location. This function is useful when you want to start monitoring the recorded audio from just before a locate point. * Initial setting : 00sec * Available setting : 00 ~10sec in 1sec step * The setting is applicable song by song. * The setting can be saved or loaded as a part of the song data. * The setting is memorized even when the powering off. * Make sure you choose the right program before setting up this mode.
Preroll time (before the locate point) can be set between 00 and 10 seconds.
This point is located if the current position is before the locate point.
This point is located if the current position is after the locate point.
This point is actually located.
Locate point (stored in the memory key)
4. With the JOG dial, enter the required preroll time.
You can set the preroll time between 0 and 10 sec in 1 second steps. If you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the time value will increase. And if you turn the JOG dial counter clockwise, the time value will decrease vise versa.
2. With the JOG dial, choose Preroll Time?.
The ? display will start flashing. The display will also show the current setting. In the case of initial setting, it will show 00 second.
5. Press the EXECUTE/YES key after you have entered the preroll time you want.
The setting will be registered and the display will go back to the Item 2 above. * Press either the STOP button or EXIT/NO key to return from the second step menu to the first or to quit the SETUP mode. The menu will go backwards each time you press either key so that you can correct the setting, choose some other SETUP mode or eventually return to the normal time base display.
The current setting will start flashing ** which indicates it is ready to change setting.
MIDI Sync Signal Output Setting ("Midi Sync Out ? ")
This mode sets up the type of MIDI sync signal for external MIDI equipment. The type of signal the D-108 outputs is either MIDI Clock & Song Position Pointer or MTC (MIDI Time Code). Choose one so that the external MIDI equipment can recognize it when synchronizing to the D-108. In case of the MIDI Clock & Song Position Pointer, you need to set the section "Time Signature" and section "Tempo as previously mentioned." In case of the MTC ( MIDI Time Code), you need to set the section "MTC Frame Rate", "MTC Offset Time" and " MTC Offset Mode" described below.

* As an example, if you set MTC Offset mode to [ABS] and you wish to start the song from MTCs 1h 00m 00s 00f, you may want to set a preroll of three seconds with MTC Offset of 00h 59m 57s 00f. If you select [Bar ] as the MTCOffset mode, a preroll of two measures is automatically set. Use 01h 00m 00s 00f; do not set a preroll value. * If you set Offset mode to [Bar ] and use MTC to synchronize sequence software on the computer, the tempo of the sequencer may sometimes slip gradually. This is because the tempo of the D-108 and the tempo of the software are slightly different even if both use the same tempo. Some sequnce software can read the tempo output from the D-108 correctly. We recommended that you use the tempo of the D-108 on the sequnce software. No such problems will occur if the sequence software synchronizes the D-108 via MIDI clock, instead of MTC.
2. With the JOG dial, choose Offset Mode?.
The ? display will start flashing. The display will also show the current setting. In the case of the initial setting, it will show [ABS].
The current setting will start flashing which indicates it is ready to change setting.
4. With the JOG dial, enter a required setting either ABS or Bar.
If you choose the ABS, the MTC time with offset will output at the ABS 0 position. If you choose the Bar , the MTC time with offset will output at the 001bar 1beat 00clk position which according to the tempo map.
Slave Mode Setting ("Slave Mode? ")
This mode allows you to choose the D-108 slave mode setting either ON or OFF. If you set the mode to ON, the D-108 will synchronize to the incoming MTC(MIDI time code)from master unit. It will also synchronize to a type of external sync signal which you have chosen with the section Sync Signal Setting. You can make up a multi track recording system using Fostex Digital Multitrack Recorder, and also with some sequencer software.
* See Page "75" for MIDI synchronization for more details.
* Initial setting : Off * Available setting : On, Off * This setting is applicable song by song. * This setting can be saved or loaded as a part of the song data. * The setting is memorized even when the power is off. * Make sure you choose the right program before setting up this mode. * Make sure you choose the right sampling frequency before setting up this mode.
2. With the JOG dial, choose Slave Mode?.
The ? display will start flashing. The display will also show the current setting. In the case of the initial setting, it will display Off.
This means that the Slave Mode has been set to On but, Chase Lock has not been achieved yet. When the Chase Lock is completed, the CHASE indicator will stop flashing. You can now choose which type of sync signal the D-160 should follow, after you have set this mode to On. Refer to next section Slave Type Setting for more details.

5. Press the EXECUTE/YES key to register the tracks you have chosen.
The display will go back to the display of item 2. When the D-108 recognizes an incoming digital signal correctly, the red DIGITAL display will stop flashing. * If the red DIGITAL indication is flashing, check the connection and cable between D-108 and the external digital equipment.
Digital Output Track Setting ("Digi. out ? ")
This mode sets up the outgoing digital signal from the D-108 with what type and which recorded tracks. The D-108 can digitally transmit the recorded audio as it is to external digital equipment. When you use this function, set the identical sampling frequency on the external digital equipment as the D-108 sampling frequency. * Initial setting : adat * Available setting : adat, Lch 1 ~ 8, Rch 1 ~ 8 * This setting is commonly applicable to all programs. * This setting cannot be saved or loaded. * The setting is memorized even when the power is off.
4-B. In the case that you want to choose an adat signal, when the Lch display is flashing, choose adat with the JOG dial.
As you cannot choose adat while the Rch display is flashing, use the HOLD/> key or SHUTTLE dial to move to the Lch. All 8 track signals will be transmitted in adat digital format.
2. With the JOG dial, choose Digi.out?.
The ? display will start flashing. The display will also show the current setting. In the case of the initial setting, it will show adat.
The display will go back to the display of Item 2.
The current setting will start to flash which indicates it is ready to change setting.
6. Press the STOP button or EXIT/NO key to come out of this mode.
* Press either the STOP button or EXIT/NO key to return from the second step menu to the first or to quit SETUP mode. The menu will go backwards each time you press either key so that you can correct the setting, choose some other SETUP mode or eventually return to the normal time base display. * All the analog output tracks are available regardless of the above settings.
4-A. If you want to choose an SPDIF digital signal, when the Lch display is flashing, choose the track you want with the JOG dial.
Then, use the HOLD/> key or SHUTTLE dial to move to the Rch. Using the same method for choosing the Lch, choose the track in the Rch. If you choose normal numerical pairs such as L: 1, R: 2, L: 3, R: 4,.L: 7, R: 8, a two channel stereo signal will be transmitted in SPDIF digital audio format. In this case, the odd channels will be directed to the Lch and even channels to the Rch accordingly.
You cannot assign the same track to both Lch and Rch. If you accidentally do this, the Lch setting will be effective and the D108 will automatically cancel the Rch track assignment to - as nothing is assigned. For example, if you chose channel 02 for both Lch and Rch and pressed the EXECUTE/YES key, the D-108 would automatically assign as L: 2, R: -.

* Initial setting : IDE (E-IDE internal hard disk) * Available setting : IDE (E-IDE internal hard disk), SCSI (External SCSI current drive) * The setting will go back to IDE when you turn the power to off.
2. With the JOG dial, choose Drive Sel.?.
The ? display will start flashing. The display will also show the current setting. In the case of the initial setting, it will show IDE.
4. With the JOG dial, choose either IDE or SCSI you want. 5. Press EXECUTE/YES key after choosing the setting you want.
The display will be as follows depending on the selected cur rent drive. * When the current drive is E-IDE (program display [P]).
* When the current drive is SCSI (program display [S]).
When using either E-IDE or SCSI as the current drive, this setting will be ignored even though setup of the current drive is executed. For example, when using the E-IDE hard disk only, [IDE] and [SCSI#] will display alternately when the JOG dial is rotated as explained in the above Step 3. Now, although the EXECUTE/YES key is pressed after selecting [SCSI], the setting will remain at [IDE]. The result will be the same at using SCSI only for the current drive. But, if EIDE and SCSI are both used, the [SCSI] display which will allow switching to the SCSI drive will be [SCSI#] (# = ID number) and the SCSI drive ID number will be displayed.
D-108 Owners Manual (MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List)
(8 Track Digital Recorder) Model D-108
Function. Basic Channel Default Changed Default Message Altered Date: Version: V1.00
MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized

Remarks

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Note Number: Velocity

True voice Note ON Note OFF Keys Channels

After Touch Pitch Bend

Control Change

Program Change:

System Exclusive

True #

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: Quarter frame Common : Song Position : Song Select : Tune System Real Time : Clock : Commands : Local ON/OFF Aux. Message : All Notes OFF : Active Sense : Reset Notes rem. 1: MMC (Device ID=00~99, 127), MTC, Identity reply, FOSTEX Exclusive rem. 2: MMC (Device ID=00~99, 127), MTC, Inquiry, FOSTEX Exclusive rem. 3: START, STOP, CONTINUE (rem. 3)

Eight-Track Digital Recorder

Quick Operation Guide

Welcome to D-108
Thank you for choosing the Fostex D-108. The D-108 is an eight-track digital multitracker equipped with sixteen additional tracks. It supports E-IDE hard disks and SCSI drive disks (such as a Zip drive, MO drive, or fixed disk) as the recording and playback media. Please read this Quick Operation Guide before using your D-108. This Quick Operation Guide introduces basic operations and preparation procedure. To make the best use of your D-108, please also read the Owners Manual for detailed information.
D-108 Quick Operation Guide

Table of Contents

Package contents....4 Recording media.....4 Using an E-IDE hard disk....5
Installing a hard disk in a removable case...5 Formatting a disk.....8 Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk.9

Using a SCSI drive....10

Connecting a SCSI drive to the D-108...10 Formatting a SCSI disk....11 Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk..13
Using two current drives...15 Selecting a current drive....16 Connecting a mixer.....17 Basic recording.....19
Initial settings.....19 Setting sampling frequency....19 Basic analog recording....21 Undo and redo recording....22
Multitrack recording using overdubbing...23 Ping-pong recording....23 Mixdown.....24 Recording in a new Program....24 Basic Locate function....25 Playback using the Vari-pitch function....26 Owners Manual reference pages...27

<Recording media>

The D-108 is not equipped with recording media for recording and playback. Please read the section from page 4 to prepare the recording media to record, play back, and edit data on the D-108. For more information on a recording media supported by the D-108, refer to the List of the drives with operation guaranteed in the main Users Guide.

<Damages>

Fostex is not responsible for any direct or consequential damages caused by operating the D-108 and/ or a connected E-IDE or SCSI drive and/or disk.

<Copyrights>

It is prohibited by law to use materials recorded on the D-108 from music CDs and/or video tapes for which copyrights belong to a third party for commercial concerts, broadcasts, sales, and/or distribution, except for your personal entertainment.

Package contents

Make sure that the package contains all the items listed below. (The illustrations may not precisely match the appearance of the actual items.) If you find that items are missing, contact your local dealer.

D-108 main unit

Hard disk fixing screw Use these screws to fix the hard disk to the removable case. (Refer to page 6 for more information.)
Dust cover Install this cover over the connectors on the removable case after you install the hard disk. (Refer to page 7 for more information.)

Detachable controller

Lock-unlock key Use this key when you install the removable case with the hard disk in the D-108. (Refer to page 7 for more information.) Removable case Install a hard disk into this removable case. (Refer to page 5 for more information.)
Insulation seals Use these seals when you install the hard disk into the removable case. (Refer to page 7 for more information.)

Recording media

The D-108 is not equipped with recording media (also called a current drive in this Guide), such as a hard disk. You need to prepare a current drive to make a recording. The D-108 supports an E-IDE hard disk (that can be installed in the included removable case), and an external SCSI drive (MO, Zip, or fixed hard disk drive) (that can be connected to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of the D-108). (Note: Using an MO, Zip, or fixed disk may limit the number of recording tracks, depending on the disk capacity.) Be sure to use a drive and a disk with operation guaranteed by Fostex. For more information on disks supported by the D-108, refer to the List of drives with guaranteed operation in the main Owners Mnual. To use an E-IDE hard disk as a current drive, refer to the Using an E-IDE hard disk section on the following page. To use an external SCSI drive, refer to the Using a SCSI drive section. If you are using both types of drives, refer to the Using two current drives and Selecting a current drive sections.

Using an E-IDE hard disk

The D-108 has a slot for an optional hard disk. First you need to install a hard disk into the removable case included in the D-108 package before you install it into the slot. The following instructions assume that you have already purchased an E-IDE hard disk unit. Prepare the following items for hard disk installation: Dust cover Fixing screws Insulation seals

Removable case

Hard disk unit

Lock-unlock key

<Note>
Be sure to turn off the power to the D-108 (or remove the power cable from the AC outlet) before installing a hard disk.
Installing a hard disk in a removable case
First, you need to disassemble the removable case included in the package so that you can install a hard disk into it.
Disassembling the removable case
1.Apply your thumb to the edge of the case on the connector side as shown in the figure, and slightly pull
the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2.Apply your thumbs to the side of the case and open the cover. In the same manner, open the cover on
the other side. (Caution: Be careful not to pinch your fingers.)
<Notes on handling a hard disk>
A hard disk is a high-precision device. Do not apply any impact to the disk when and after you install it in the case. Do not leave the disk near a device that generates a strong magnetic field. Choose a level and stable surface for installation. Be careful not to injure yourself. Fostex is not liable for any malfunction or damage to the hard disk caused by mishandling. You need to set the DIP (Jumper) switch on the hard disk to MASTER before you install it into the removable case. If the switch is set to SLAVE, the hard disk will not function correctly. Refer to the instruction manual that came with your hard disk for more information on the DIP (Jumper) switch setting.

Connecting cables

1.Connect the cables in the removable case to the connectors on the rear of the hard disk.
As shown in the figure, first connect the power supply cable. Make sure that you connect the cables securely in the correct direction.
<Note on the connectors>
Some connectors on the hard disks may be too tight to connect cables easily. Do not apply excessive force to such connectors to avoid injury or damage to the hard disk.

Connect the D-108s power cable to the AC outlet.
Be sure to connect the power cable to an AC outlet of the voltage specified in the Users Guide.
Turn on the power to the D-108.
The display indicates the ROM version and date, messages [Initializing.], [Current IDE Drv], [model name], then [Unformat!], and finally indicates the Disk format menu. (**** represents the name of the hard disk model.)

FORMAT

44.1kHz

Flashing

Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The Record mode selection appears and the [?] mark and [SURE?] flash on the display. This means that the D-108 is ready to format the installed E-IDE hard disk in [8track format] Record mode.
Press the EXECUTE/YES while holding down the RECORD button.
The size of unformatted area on the hard disk appears on the display, and counts down as the formatting progresses. (The following example shows a disk with 2.0GB of unformatted space.) Also, the segments in the column of the level meters light up, and they turn off one by one starting from the right end. It will take a while to complete formatting, especially if you are formatting a large-capacity disk.
This indicates the size of the unformatted area on the hard disk.

SETUP REMAIN

The segments turn off one by one from the right end as the formatting progresses.
When the format operation is complete, the screen changes as follows and disk operation stops.

44.1kHz COMPLETED!

When the format operation is complete, [COMPLETED!] appears and the disk stops.
Track indicators 1-8 light up.
Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button.
The screen changes from the format menu in SETUP mode to the ABS Time Base display.
When you format the hard disk one Program (*1) is automatically set up, and ABS 00m 00s 00f (ABS Time Base - *2) appears, indicating that the top of the Program is located. Now, you can start recording, playback, and editing on the D-108 using the installed hard disk.

(*1) Program:

You can set up a maximum of 99 Programs, limited by the available space on your hard disk. You can select any Program to perform recording, playback, and edit (Program Select function). You may also name the Programs to facilitate managing individual songs (Program Title Edit function). You can delete unnecessary Programs (Program Delete function). For more information, refer to the Users Guide.

(*2) Time Base:

This document and the Users Guide use the word Time Base frequently. This refers to the units to indicate the current transport position of the recorder, in other words, Absolute Time. The D-108 also uses MTC (MIDI timecode) and BAR/BEAT/CLK (bar/beat/clock). An MTC value is a relative time value calculated by adding an MTC offset value to the ABS time value. BAR/BEAT/ CLK indicates a position within a song of D-108s tempo map based on the MIDI clock position pointer. You can switch to any of these units as follows. For more information on the Time Base, refer to the Users Guide. When ABS Time Base appears on the display, hold down the DISP SEL key and press the EXECUTE/YES key repeatedly to switch among these units.

Be sure to install the SCSI terminator.

ANALOG IN 4

ANALOG OUT 1 INPUT

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

INPUT OUTPUT

Connect the SCSI cable securely.
<Notes on connection>
Before making connections, make sure that both the D-108 and the SCSI drive are turned off. Up to two SCSI drives may be connected on a SCSI chain with the D-108. Connect one SCSI drive as a current drive for real-time recording/playback. (Refer to SCSI ID number setting below.) Refer to the main Owners Manual for more information on connecting a SCSI drive as a back-up drive.

back-up drive (ID=6)

current drive (SCSI ID=any number other than 6)
The SCSI connector on the D-108 is a 25-pin connector compatible with Macintosh computers. Use a cable with connectors that conform to the standards for connecting a SCSI drive. The last SCSI drive on the SCSI chain should be terminated. Install a SCSI terminator, or turn the termination switch to on if the drive has a termination switch (like a Zip drive).
<SCSI ID number setting>
Be sure to set the SCSI ID number for the SCSI drive correctly, according to the purpose of the drive (as a current drive or a back-up drive). The ID setting is very important. Using the SCSI drive as a current drive Using the SCSI drive as a back-up drive Select any number from 0 to 5, but not 6. Select 6.

Formatting a SCSI disk

After you make the connection, follow the steps below to format a removable or fixed disk in a SCSI drive. To perform real-time recording and playback on the D-108, you need to format a disk. The instructions here assume that only a removable SCSI drive is connected to the D-108 as the current drive, and an E-IDE hard disk is not installed.
Connect the power cables for the D-108 and the SCSI drive to an AC outlet.
Be sure to connect the power cable to an AC outlet of the correct voltage as specified in the Users Guide.
Turn on the power to the D-108 and the SCSI drive.
The ROM version and date of the D-108 appears, then the following series of messages appear, depending on the type of SCSI drive (removable or fixed).
Removable SCSI drive disk

Fixed SCSI drive disk

The SCSI ID number and the name of the connected SCSI drive appear. If you are using a fixed disk, press the EXECUTE/YES key to proceed to Record mode selection.
Insert an unformatted disk in the SCSI drive.
The D-108 indicates [Unformat!] on the display, then the Format menu in SETUP mode, indicating the SCSI drive ID number.

The D-108 indicates the menu for Record mode selection. The default selection is [8track format?]. Another option is [4track format?]. (Refer to the following page for more details.)
Use the JOG dial to select the desired Record mode.
You may select [8track format] or [4track format]. [8track format] is a common selection. If you also wish to use the disk on a four-track multitracker, FD-4, for recording and playback, select [4track format].

Record mode Quantization

8-track format 16 bit linear

44.1kHz/48kHz

4-track format 16 bit linear

Sampling frequency

Available recording time
About 17min/100MB (converted one track) E-IDE hard disk SCSI fixed disk
About 17min/100MB (converted one track) SCSI removable disk (MO disk, Zip disk) SCSI fixed disk 4 tracks * 4-track simultaneous recording of S/P DIF digital signals (two inputs) and analog signals (two inputs) * 4-track simultaneous recording of four analog inputs * 4-track simultaneous recording of adat digital inputs (from adat outputs 1-4) Save and load using a back-up SCSI drive, DAT, or adat

Compatible media

Recording track
8 tracks * 8-track simultaneous recording of adat digital inputs or eight analog inputs
Recording capability * 8-track simultaneous recording of S/P DIF digital signals (two inputs) and analog signals (six inputs)

Save/load

Save and load using a back-up SCSI drive, DAT, or adat
Actual available recording time obtained by disk formatting may vary depending on the disk type.
Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
When the D-108 starts formatting, it displays the size of the unformatted area on the disk, and counts down as formatting proceeds. Also, the segments in the column of the level meters light up, and turn off one by one starting at right, indicating the status of the format operation. It will take a while to complete formatting, especially if you are formatting a large-capacity disk.
The [#] mark indicates the SCSI ID number and the [*****] mark indicates the size of unformatted area on the hard disk (e.g., 350MB).

8TRACK DIGITAL RECORDER

SCSI drive as a current drive

E-IDE hard disk

1. Press the DISP SEL key twice to enter SETUP mode.

Usual Time Base display

REMAIN display

SETUP mode display

2. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The D-108 enters SETUP mode and displays the SETUP mode menu used prior to shut down. With the default setting, [Drive Sel.?] menu appears.
3. Turn the JOG dial to select the [Disk Format?] menu and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
[IDE] flashes, indicating the IDE disk is currently selected.

FORMAT 44.1kHz

4. Turn the JOG dial clockwise to change [IDE] to [SCSI#] and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
[No SCSI Disk!] appears momentarily, then a flashing [SCSI #] appears.

SETUP SETUP

5. Insert an unformatted SCSI disk into the drive and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The display asks whether you wish to format the SCSI disk. (# represents the SCSI ID number, and ***** represents the disk name.) The ? mark of [SURE?] flashes.
6. Press the EXECUTE/YES key again.
The Record mode selection menu appears on the display. The rest of the procedure is the same as described on page 13. Select the desired Record mode and execute the format operation. When the format operation is completed, press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button to exit SETUP mode. The display automatically shows the Time Base indication for the E-IDE hard disk. To use the SCSI drive as a current drive, you need to switch the current drive setting as explained in the following Selecting a current drive section.
To eject the SCSI disk after formatting, press the EJECT button on the SCSI drive.
Selecting a current drive
As explained earlier, turning on the power to the D-108 and both E-IDE and SCSI drives causes the E-IDE hard disk to start up as a current drive. If you wish to use the SCSI drive as a current drive, you need to set the [Drive Sel.?] (Selecting a current drive) menu in SETUP mode. Follow the steps below to do so. These instructions assume that the Time Base indication for the E-IDE hard disk appears on the display and that the recorder section is stopped.
1. Press the DISP SEL key twice to enter SETUP mode. 2. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The D-108 enters SETUP mode and shows the SETUP mode menu used prior to shutdown. With the default setting, the [Signature Set?] menu appears.
3. Turn the JOG dial to select the [Drive Sel.?] menu and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
4. Turn the JOG dial clockwise to select [SCSI#] and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
SCSI (# represents the SCSI ID of the SCSI drive) is selected as a current drive.
5. Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button.
The D-108 exits SETUP mode and indicates the top of the Program on the SCSI disk (ABS 0).
When the SCSI drive is selected as a current drive, the Program numbers prefix changes from P to S.

RECORD 7/15 8/16 SHIFT

ENVELOPE STOP

REWIND

LOCKED

HD ACCESS
CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS 0 LOCATE REC END
Turn off the SHIFT key LED. Turn off the Vari Pitch function. (The VARI PITCH key LED turns off.) Stop the recorder. (The STOP button LED turns off.)
Set all RECORD TRACK select keys to SAFE. (The track indicators (square frames) turn off.)
Setting sampling frequency
You can select a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz or 48kHz on the D-108. The sampling frequency setting does not affect sound quality too much if you are using only analog signals. However, it becomes important if you transfer digital signals to and from an external digital device. For example, when you make a digital recording from a CD player, you need to set the D-108s sampling frequency to 44.1kHz since the CDs sampling frequency is 44.1kHz. If you use adat digital signals of 48kHz, you need to set the D-108s sampling frequency to 48kHz. In this way, set the sampling frequency to match that of the digital signals to be recorded. The default setting of the sampling frequency (right after formatting or selecting a new Program) is 44.1kHz. If you use this setting, you do not need to perform the steps described on the next page. You can check the current sampling frequency on the display.
<Notes on setting the sampling frequency>
Selecting a sampling frequency of 48kHz will cause the hard disk space to be used more than the setting of 44.1kHz, and the available recording time will be shorter. This will be reflected on the REMAIN value. Do not change the sampling frequency during a session (except for a special case). If you change the setting, data will be played at different speeds and the values stored in the memory keys (time value or bar/beat/clock) will be changed. The following procedure assumes that the D-108 is powered on and the top of Program 1 (ABS 0) is located and shown on the display.
<Sampling frequency menu>
Default setting: 44.1kHz The setting can be saved and loaded as part of the song data. Options: 44.1kHz, 48kHz The setting is stored after the power is turned off. The frequency can be set for each Program.
1. Press the DISP SEL key repeatedly to select the SETUP mode display.
Pressing the key twice will change the display from the REMAIN indication to the SETUP display. ([SETUP] flashes.)
4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The display changes as follows and the current sampling frequency value (44.1 or 48) flashes.
5. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired sampling frequency.

1.Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the desired overdubbing track to set it in READY mode.
The ready tracks indicator (a small square) flashes on the display.
5.Press and hold down the RECORD button and press the PLAY button. (Take)
Play the sound source accompanying the Track 1 sound in the same way as during the rehearsal.
2.Press the RECORD button once.
The ready tracks enter input monitoring status, and the other tracks enter playback monitoring status.
3.Press the PLAY button to play the Program from the beginning. (Rehearsal)
Adjust the level of the playback monitoring sound (rhythm sound on Track 1) on the mixer. Play the sound source to overdub and adjust the recording level on the mixer.
6.When you finish overdubbing, stop the recorder, locate the top of the Program, and play the overdubbed sound as explained in the Basic Recording And Playback.
If you are not satisfied with your overdubbing, perform the Undo function and record again.
In the same way, overdub the necessary tracks.
4.When you finish rehearsing, locate the top of the Program for the actual take.

Ping-pong recording

Ping-pong recording is a recording process in which you mix the playback sound of multiple tracks and record the mix on an empty track. Ping-pong recording enables you to use previously-recorded tracks in a new recording. In this way, you can overdub more sound sources using a limited number of tracks. The following procedure explains how to ping-pong record the sound sources recorded on Tracks 1-6 to Tracks 7 and 8. Once you ping-pong record the tracks, you cannot apply effects to the individual tracks. If necessary, apply effects on the mixer prior to ping-pong recording. Initialize the D-108. Check the sampling frequency. Select the desired sampling frequency, if necessary. Do not change the sampling frequency until you finish the session.
1.Locate the top of the Program. 2.Press the RECORD TRACK select keys for Tracks 7 and 8 to set the tracks to READY mode. 3.Press the RECORD button once. (Rehearsal) 4.Play the Program on the D-108 from the beginning to send Tracks 1-6 sounds to Tracks 7 and 8, and adjust the recording level and the effect balance. 5.Locate the top of the Program. 6.Press and hold down the RECORD button on the D-108 and press the PLAY button. (Take)

7.When you finish ping-pong recording, stop the D108 and play Tracks 7 and 8.
If you are not satisfied with your overdubbing, perform the Undo function and record again. After ping-pong recording, you can erase unnecessary data from Tracks 1-6 so that you can use them for new recordings. Instead of emptying the tracks, you may use the Track Exchange menu in SETUP mode to move data to additional tracks. Refer to the main Users Guide for more information.

Mixdown

After overdubbing and ping-pong recording, you can mix all track data into two channel stereo data and record it onto your master recorder. This final process of multitrack recording is called mixdown. The mixdown signals are usually output from the mixers STEREO OUT L/R. Connect the master recorder inputs to the STEREO OUT L/R connectors. Initialize the D-108. Check the sampling frequency. Select the desired sampling frequency, if necessary. Do not change the sampling frequency until you finish the session.
1.Set all tracks to the SAFE status. 2.Locate the top of the Program on the D-108. 3.Set the master recorder to REC-STANDBY mode. 4.Play the Program from the beginning and adjust the recording level on the master recorder while adjusting the tonal quality and mix balance of the playback sound from the mixer. (Rehearsal)
Adjust the input level on the master recorder so that the STEREO OUT L/R meters on the mixer respond to the same degree as the level meters on the master recorder.
5.Locate the top of the Program. 6.Start recording on the master recorder. (Take) 7.Press the PLAY button on the D-108 to start playing the Program from the beginning. 8.When mixdown is completed, stop the master recorder and the D-108.
Recording in a new Program
The explanation so far has been based on one Program set up when you format a current drive (E-IDE hard disk or SCSI disk). You may create up to 99 Programs, depending on the available disk space. Multiple Programs do not interfere with each other. You can record, play, and edit each Program independently, which facilitates song management. This section explains how to set up a new Program on the disk. Refer to the main Users Guide for more information regarding Programs.

1.While the D-108 is stopped, hold down the HOLD/ > key and press the STORE key.
The display indicates [Select PGM!] momentarily, then shows the title of Program 1. The Program number and [SURE?] flash.
3.Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The D-108 sets up a new Program (Program 2) and enters the [Title Edit] menu in SETUP mode, showing the following display. In this example, we use the default title. You can change the title later. Refer to the Users Guide for more information.
2.Turn the JOG dial clockwise to select [New Program?].
The ? mark of [New Program?] , and [SURE?] flash, indicating that you can set up a new Program.

4.Press the EXIT/NO key.

The D-108 exits SETUP mode, and the top of Program 2 in ABS Time Base (ABS 0) appears.
Refer to the next page for more information on how to select the desired Program from multiple Programs on the disk.
<Selecting the desired Program from multiple Programs>
If you have set up multiple Programs on the disk, you first need to select the target Program prior to recording, playback, or edit. To select a Program, follow the steps below. Do not select a different Program until you finish the session.
1.While the D-108 is stopped, hold down the HOLD/> key and press the STORE key.
[Select PGM!] appears momentarily, then the number and title of the current Program appear.
2.Turn the JOG dial clockwise or counter-clockwise.
The numbers and titles of the Programs on the disk appear in turn.
3.Select the desired Program number and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The top of the selected Program appears in ABS Time Base (ABS 0).

Basic Locate function

The Locate function enables you to locate the desired point (move the current position of the recorder) immediately. There are two locate methods: storing the desired locate point (time or bar/beat/clock value) into the memory keys, and locating the point without storing it. This section explains Locating the top of the Program and Locating the last recording point in the Program and do not involve storing locate points. Refer to the Users Guide for information on storing and locating locate points.
On the D-108, the top of the Program on the disk is called ABS 0 and the end of the recorded area is called REC END. (If the Program has no data recorded, ABS 0 corresponds to REC END.) You can use this function to locate the ABS 0 or REC END point immediately, regardless of the current recorder position.

ABS 0 REC END

Locating ABS 0 Current position

Locating REC END

Locating the top of the Program
You can immediately move to the top of the Program (ABS 0), regardless of the current position of the Program.
Locating the end of the recorded area of the Program
You can immediately move to the end of the recorded area of the Program, regardless of the current position of the Program.

5.To turn off Vari Pitch mode, press the VARI PITCH key.
The VARI PITCH LED turns off, the Vari Pitch function is cancelled, and the D-108 resumes playback at normal speed.
Owners Manual reference pages
This section lists the reference page numbers for the D-108s functions and features explained in the Owners manual.

Reference page

Main features......5
This chapter describes the main features of the D-108.

Precautions.....6

This chapter describes important notes you need to read before you start using the D-108.

Name and functions.....7

This chapter explains the functions of the keys, buttons, and connectors on the front panel, display, and rear panel.

Before operation.....22

This chapter describes items you need to remember when you operate the D-108.

Formatting......29

This chapter describes formatting the current and back-up drive disks.

Programs......35

This chapter explains how to set up, select, delete, and name the Programs.

Punch-in/out.....39

This chapter explains how to perform Auto Punch-in/out and Manual Punch-in/out.
Digital recording......44
This chapter explains how to record S/P DIF or adat digital signals using an external digital device.
Metronome function.....52
This chapter explains how to record using the Metronome function of the D-108.
Storing locate points (edit points).....54
This chapter explains how to store locate points (edit points).

Locate function.....60

This chapter explains how to locate the desired point.

Envelope function.....64

This chapter explains how to locate a certain point in a track using the Envelope function.

Preview function.....65

This chapter describes previewing fade-in and fade-out at the stored locate points (edit points).
Track Edit function.....67
This chapter describes track edit functions, such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase.
MIDI synchronization.....75
This chapter describes a synchronization system that uses the MIDI function and the Slave function of the D108.
Saving and loading song data.....88
This chapter explains how to save song data (recorded on the current drive) to an external DAT, adat, or a back-up SCSI disk, and load the saved data back to the current drive.

SETUP mode.....106

This chapter explains how to change the default settings so that the D-108 will operate at the best condition.
MIDI Implementation chart.....125
This chart details various MIDI functions.

Fostex System Exclusive message.....127

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