15. Execute/Yes key [EXECUTE/YES/CHASE] Press this key to execute the operation when you edit data on the hard disk using the edit functions such as Paste and Erase, when you put the recorder into SETUP mode, or when you set the parameters in the SETUP menu. Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key allows you to select the Slave mode on/off.
* Refer to page 66 for more information about using this key for the Paste or Erase operation. * Refer to page 105 for more information about using this key in SETUP mode. * Refer to page "80", 83 for more information about using this key for the Slave Mode operation.
* Refer to pages 24 and 105 for more information about MTC and the internal Tempo Map.

16. Recall key [RECALL]

This is pressed to call out the time figure (or bar/ beat/clk figure) data stored in locate number (099). If the [LOCATE] key is pressed after pressing this key, the RECALL LED will light and "Press LOCATE**" is displayed. Next, by pressing the [LOCATE] key after specifying a desired locate number, the time figure in memory will be recalled into the specified number and the recorder will enter the edit mode. Press the [LOCATE] key to execute this time figure.
* Refer to page "54" for more information about using this key for the Locate operation.
20. Vari-pitch key [VARI PITCH/P. EDIT]
Use this key to turn the Vari-pitch function on and off. When this function is enabled, the corresponding LED lights up. When this function is disabled, the LED turns off. The range of pitch variation for playback and recording is +/-6.0%, in 0.1% steps. Press the [SHIFT] key, and then the [VARI PITCH] key to display the current pitch data. To change the pitch data, use the [JOG] dial to change the value while the pitch data is displayed. You can also change the playback speed when the data is being played back with the Vari-pitch function ON. To quit the pitch data display, press the [EXIT/ NO] key, or the [STOP] button.
17. Next key [NEXT/NEXT TC]
If this key is pressed when in the recorder is in the PLAY/STOP/F FWD or REW mode, locate will be executed to the next memory point from the present location point. When inputting characters in the title edit mode, it serves as a character short cut function. The memory number can be advanced with each press of this key when the recorder displays "Press LOCATE: **".

<Notes>

* Even if the pitch data is 0.0% (no speed change), pressing the [VARI PITCH] key will still turn on the VARI PITCH function. The speed is not changed, but the Vari Pitch is turned on. * The Vari Pitch function will automatically turn off under the following conditions:

[STOP] button + [PLAY] button Clipboard playback (The STOP LED will flash and the PLAY LED will light up.) *1 [STOP] button + [REWIND] button Locate ABS 0 *2
24. Undo/Redo key [UNDO/REDO/M. UNDO] If you wish to restore the status prior to editing, recording, or performing a punch in/out take, press the [UNDO/REDO] key. Pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key again will return you to where you were before you pressed the [UNDO/REDO] key the first time. If the current drive you are using has been formatted with the multiple undo function switched ON, you can execute multiple undo by pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.
This key is enabled only when the recorder is stopped. * Refer to pages 41, 43, 68 and 71 for more information about the single Undo/Redo operation. * Refer to page "64" for more information about Multiple Undo function.
[STOP] button + [F FWD] button Locate REC END *3
Pressing the [STOP] button will abort the editing operations and display the current position of the recorder, if you wish to: * * * * * quit the data edit mode, cancel the recall or store operation, quit the pitch data display, cancel the edit operation, such as pasting, or cancel the SETUP menu settings.
Pressing the foot switch while holding down this button allows you to turn the punch in/out rehearsal mode ON/OFF.

*1 Clipboard playback:

The recorder plays back the copy data or move data for the Clipboard. During audio playback of the copy or move data, the FL will display the time length and data type (Copy Clip Play! or Move Clip Play!), and the copy or move source track indicator will flash, enabling you to quickly determine the track and data type.

*2 Locate ABS 0:

The recorder will locate the top of the selected Program (ABS TIME: 00m: 00s: 00f).
29. Record button [RECORD]
Pressing only this button places the readied tracks into input monitoring status. Pressing this button again will reset the tracks to playback monitoring. (The RECORD LED will blink when the readied tracks are in input monitoring status.) Pressing the [PLAY] button while holding down this button will place the readied tracks into recording. At this time, the PLAY LED and RECORD LED will light, and the readied track indication will be light steadily (instead of blinking).
* Refer to page 28 of the Before Starting section for more information about input monitoring and reproduce monitoring.

*3 Locate REC END:

The recorder will locate the end of the recorded data on the Program (ABS REC END).
These operations can be executed only on real tracks.

To format the current drive, select IDE1. To format a back-up E-IDE hard disk, select IDE2.
8.Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired format type, then press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
The recorder starts formatting the disk.
4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key while IDE1 or IDE2 is flashing.
The model name of the current drives hard disk appears and SURE ? flashes.
Formatting a backup disk (SCSI disk or optional DVD-RAM disk)
In the following, the disk for backup (SCSI disk or optional DVD-RAM disk) will be formatted. The disk for backup will be formatted in "24 bit Backup" or "16 bit Backup" to match the current drive quantization.
You cannot use the recorder to format a SCSI disk (or optional DVD-RAM disk) for saving and loading WAV files. First, format the disk for WAV files using a computer (PC/AT).
1.Press the [SETUP] key to put the recorder into Setup mode.
2.Turn the [JOG] dial to select the Disk Format? menu and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.

IDE1 flashes.

3.Use the [JOG] dial to select flashing SCSI (or IDE2) and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
When formatting the disk of the SCSI drive connected to the SCSI connector, select "SCSI" or, "IDE2" when formatting the optional DVD-RAM disk. When the [EXECUTE/YES] key is pressed, the drive name will be shown in the display.

<Bit resolution>

The same figures in quantization of the current drive will be displayed for quantization of the backup format. Thus, when the current drive is 24bit, 24bit Backup? will be displayed, and for 16bit, 16bit Backup? will be displayed.
5.Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
4.Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key again.
The backup format will be displayed. Depending on quantization of the current drive, either "24 bit Backup?" or "16 bit Backup?" will be shown.
The recorder starts the backup format operation. During the format operation, REMAIN lights up on the screen and the recorder indicates the size of the unformatted area on the disk, which counts down as the format operation proceeds. Wait until formatting is complete. When the format operation is complete, COMPLETED ! lights up and the disk stops spinning.

3. Press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
The ABS Time Base indication for the selected Program appears. In this way, you can be sure to select a Program before you start working.
2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the desired Program number (flashing).

Deleting a Program

This section explains how to delete an unnecessary Program. Deleting an unnecessary Program will expand the recordable area, making your work flow more smoothly, since recording or editing requires sufficient recordable area (free space on the disk). Use the [Delete PGM ?] menu in SETUP mode to delete a Program.
<Notes on deleting a Program>
You can delete only the currently-selected Program. Refer to the previous section, Using a Program Change function, for information on how to select the desired Program before you proceed to delete the Program. If only one Program exists and you try to delete it, data contained in the Program will be deleted, but the Program itself will remain. For example, assume that PGM 01 -07 exist and you try to delete PGM 05. Program number 05 will remain, but the data inside PGM 05 will be replaced with the data of PGM 06. The subsequent Programs data will move in the same way. Therefore, it will appear that PGM 07 has been deleted. If you delete the last Program (PGM 07 in this example), PGM 07 will be completely deleted. If you try to deleted PGM 05, only the data of PGM 05 will be deleted and the data of PGM 06 will move into PGM 05.
If you try to deleted PGM 05, only the data of PGM 05 will be deleted and the data of PGM 06 will move into PGM 05.
After deleted P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06
You cannot use the Single Undo/Redo function, and Multiple Undo function to delete Programs. Make sure that you delete the correct Program.
1. Press the [SETUP] key while the recorder is stopped, to put the system in the SETUP mode. 2. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the first hierarchy of the Delete PGM ** ? (deleting a Program) menu.
Alternatively, you can use the [SHUTTLE] dial, [REV] key, or [NEXT] key.

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.
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 finetune the point while previewing.
Refer to page 50 for more information on storing the edit points.
1. While the recorder is stopped, hold down the [SHIFT] 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]).
Make sure that you specify an Auto Punch In point that precedes the Auto Punch Out point. If the Auto Punch Out point precedes the Auto Punch In point, [Void Out !] appears and you will be unable to perform Auto Punch In/Out recording.
2. Trim the edit point while auditioning the sound.
Refer to page 62 for more information on the Preview function.
Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording
In Rehearsal mode, the READY track assumes input monitoring mode between the Auto Punch In and Out points, and the sound is not recorded. You can practice Auto Punch In/Out operation repeatedly before you proceed to actual recording. Locate the recording start position slightly before the Auto Punch In point.
4. Play the guitar accompanying the playback sound from tracks 1 - 8 for rehearsal, while adjusting the recording level.
You will hear the guitar performance between the Auto Punch In and Out points. Otherwise, you will hear the recorded guitar sound.
5. When you are satisfied with your rehearsal, press the [STOP] button.
<Tips for rehearsal>
Set the preroll value while referring to the Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode) chapter. In this way, the recorder can locate a point that precedes the Auto Punch In point by the specified preroll value. This enables you to start playback slightly before the Punch In point. (Refer to page 105 for more information on Changing the Initial Settings.) The recorder will repeat playback data between the AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point if you set the AUTO RTN START point before the Auto Punch In point and the AUTO RTN END point after the Auto Punch Out point. This allows you to repeat rehearsal. See the Hint-2.

If you press only the [RECORD] button in both steps 2 and 3, you can rehearse Punch In/Out.
1. Confirm that Rehearsal mode is cancelled, and start playing the recorder from a point slightly before the desired Punch In point. 2. Play the guitar, accompanying the playback of tracks 1 to 8. 3. Press the foot switch at the desired Punch In point. Press the foot switch again at the desired Punch Out point.
Start point of playback Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 Auto Punch In point (Take In) Auto Punch Out point (Take Out) End point of playback
You can single undo or redo Manual Punch In/ Out recording. Press the [UNDO/REDO] key after recording is complete to restore the conditions that existed prior to the recording. Press the [UNDO/REDO] key again to restore the conditions that existed after the recording. However, the procedures explained here is for Single Undo/Redo and there are limitations as written in the Notes below. If the current drive was formatted with the multiple undo function ON, Multiple Undo is also possible. Refer to page 64 for details on the Multiple Undo function.
<Notes at executing sigle undo/redo> Note-1: This function only works when this recorder is in the stop mode. Note-2: After finishing manual punch in/out, please note that single Undo/Redo is not possible if the following have been executed.
If a new recording has been made. When a new editing job is executed (such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, or Erase). When in the AUTO PUNCH ON mode, when the AUTO PUNCH IN point is passed in the PLAY (or RECORD) mode. If the power was switched off. If program select was executed. When multiple undo is executed.
Only track 3 in input monitoring, and data will be recorded. The RECORD button lamp flashes.
The recorder enters recording mode at the Punch In point, and cancels recording mode at the Punch Out point.
4. Press the [STOP] button. 5. Play track 3 and check the result of Punch In/Out.
At Take of punch out, the punch-in recording track will not immediately enter the repro monitor mode from the input monitor mode enter the repro monitor mode about two seconds after mute playback. This is a functional feature of the recorder and not a malfunction.
Model D2424 Reference Manual (Recording Digital Data)

Recording Digital Data

Refer to the Setting the Metronome function section on page 111.
* Set a tempo for a given point using the Setting a tempo in SETUP mode.
Refer to the Setting a tempo section on page 109.

CLIPBOARD

AUTO RTN AUTO PUNCH

4, 9, 14

5, 13 6

10 2, 7

9. After adjusting the recording level, stop the recorder and return to the top of the Program.
Checking the metronome sound
1. Press the [DISP SEL] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to switch the time base in advance to BAR/BEAT/CLK. 2. Start playback from the beginning of the Program.
Even if the selected Program does not have any recorded data, track 24 outputs the metronome sound and the unit counts time.

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 24 can be monitored with the mixer.
You will hear the metronome sound output from track 24 using the Tempo Map created earlier.
11. Play the musical instrument in time with the metronome.
4. After confirming the metronome sound, stop the recorder section and return to the top Program.

Quitting recording

12. Press the [STOP] button to stop the recorder.
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.
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 24 monitor volume.

Memory key

[AUTO PUNCH IN] key [AUTO RTN END] key [CLIPBOARD OUT] key

Operation

The recorder plays the fall (fade out) of the sound at the locate point stored in the keys. The recorder plays the fall (fade in) of the sound at the locate point stored in the keys.
[AUTO PUNCH OUT] key [AUTO RTN START] key [CLIPBOARD IN] key
3. Press the [STOP] button or the [EXIT/NO] key.
Trimming the sound while previewing
You can trim the position of the locate point (edit point) using the [JOG] dial while you preview the sound. At this time, you can also adjust the size of the trimming steps (the amount of offset controlled by the [JOG] dial). Trimming allows you to fine-tune the position of the locate point stored in the memory keys while previewing the sound. Use this function to change the Auto Punch In/Out points, the start point of Copy & Paste and Move & Paste, and the start and end points of the Erase function.
You can audition the result of trimming during the next preview. That is, if you trim the position while previewing the sound for the first time, you can check the result when you preview the sound next time. If the locate point is shifted outside the range of the preview playback as a result of trimming, Void Data! and the locate point indication appear alternately. In this case, you cannot use the Preview function. Trim the position again so that it will be within the playback range. When Auto Punch mode is turned on and you trim the Auto Punch In or Auto Punch Out point while previewing the sound with Void Data! indicated on the display, Auto Punch mode will be cancelled.
1. Start previewing the sound by following the steps described on the previous page. 2. Use the [JOG] dial to trim the position.
When previewing starts, the unit of JOG trimming flashes on the screen. For example, value of SF (sub-frame) flashes if ABS Time Base or MTC Time Base is selected. CLK (clock) flashes if BAR/BEAT/CLK is selected. The flashing value also indicates the position you can trim.
3. To change the unit of trimming, turn the [SHUTTLE] dial.
These key or dial will change the trimming unit as follows: ABS or MTC

SHUTTLE dial (clockwise)

SF H M S

Copy & Paste

You can copy a specific range of data from a specific track and paste it to the same or a different track. Copy & Paste is possible in the presently active program or also in a different program.

Track Exchange

Between tracks 1-56, exchanging is possible in mono track units or group track units (Stereo pair 2 tracks or 8 tracks).

Move & Paste

You can move a specific range of data from a specific track and paste it to the same or a different track.

Editing the track name

Any type of track name can be registered and edited for each channel.
You can erase a specific range of data from a specific track or all tracks.
Although Copy & Paste can be executed in a different program, all other editing work can only be done within the currently active program. Consequently, in order to edit the active program, the desired program should be selected before starting to edit. In general, dont change a program until you finish editing except to Copy & Paste to a different program. If editing is started while in another program, you could accidentally lose data. Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase with the exception of track exchange and editing the track name, is possible only for data recorded on the real track. If data stored in the additional track is to be edited, move it temporarily to a real track, and then edit it.
Copy & Paste and Move & Paste
Copy & Paste and Move & Paste might seem like the same function. However, they are different, as shown in the diagram. Remember this difference when you start using these functions.

Copy & Paste

Using the Copy & Paste function enables you to copy a specific range of data from a specific track to the clipboard as shown below (this is called Copy Clip operation on the unit), then paste the data at a specific point in a specific track. The number of copy source tracks and the number of destination tracks are the same. That is, if you copy mono track data, you can paste it to a mono track. If you copy adjacent odd/even tracks (e.g., track 1 and track 2), you can paste it to adjacent odd/even tracks. After paste is executed, data on the clipboard will remain intact and as can be repeatedly pasted, as well as to other programs.
CLIPBOARD IN point Copy source track Copy clip CLIPBOARD OUT point

Move & Paste

Move & Paste is almost the same as Copy & Paste. As shown in the figure, it allows you to move a specific range of data from a specific track to the clipboard (this is called Move Clip on the unit), and paste it to a destination track. The difference from Copy & Paste is that the data on the source track and the clipboard will be erased when you paste the data to the destination. That is, you cannot paste the moved data repeatedly. Unlike Copy & Paste, this cannot be executed between programs.

Your backup purpose SCSI disk has been formatted after completing the steps up to this point. The SCSI disk is now ready to SAVE/LOAD. To continuously format another disk, remove the disk from the SCSI drive and then repeat the same procedures. Press the eject switch on the SCSI drive to remove the disk from the SCSI drive.
The 24bit Backup ? (? flashing) message appears and SURE? flashes. This indicates that you are in the stand-by mode to format the backup purpose SCSI hard disk in the 24 bit Backup Format. Quantization figure identical to the current drive will be displayed.
Saving data of an individual Program
When saving with a SCSI disk it is possible to save each program or all programs.
Output format available : adat, SPDIF, SCSI, IDE2 Programs available : When using an adat/SPDIF ->P01 - P99 (each program individually) : When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->P01 - P99 or All program Track available : When using an adat or DAT->Tracks 1-8, 1-16, 1-24, 1-32, 1-40 1-48, 1-56, 9-16, 9-24, 9-32, 9-40, 9-48, 9-56, 17-24, 17-32, 17-40 17-48, 17-56, 25-32, 25-40, 25-48, 25-56, 33-40, 33-48, 33-56, 41-48, or 49-56 : When using a SCSI/IDE2 ->All tracks (1-56) will be automatically selected.
The recorder will enter the SETUP mode.
2.Use the [JOG] dial to select Save PGM? (? will flash.), and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
The indication of the type of digital signal to be saved will flash on the display.
If you have selected each Program that requires only one disk to save:
If you have selected all Programs:
3.Rotate the [JOG] dial to select a flashing SCSI 6, and press the [EXECUTE/YES] key. (SURE? flashes.)
It will change to the display for selecting the backup mode (FDMS3 or WAVE). In the example here, "FDMS3" is flashing.
If all programs can be saved in one disk, same numbers such as 03/03 will be shown in (**/**). However, if it displays, for example 02/04, it means only 2 from among the 4 programs can be saved in the backup disk.
If you have selected each Program that requires multiple disks:
The following indication, for example, appears. (**** is the tentative title, the program number flashes, the information on the size of the program and number of disks necessary, alternate.) This display indicates that one SCSI hard disk is not enough to save the program chosen, and that several disks are necessary to proceed with the save procedure. In the following example you see a 2D indication as the number of disks necessary. This indicates that 2 disks are necessary to execute the save procedure.

* This indicates that it is formatted in FS=48kHz.
In addition to 48kHz, the display can also show 44.1kHz, 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
* Version number of the software in this recorder will be displayed.
The display below indicates that the recorder you are using is the D2424 and the software version number is 1.0.
* This indicates that three programs exist.
* This indicates that the number of free blocks are five.
* The ON/OFF switching of multiple undo function set at format of the current drive will be displayed.
The display below indicates that the multiple undo function of the current drive presently in use is ON.
* This indicates that the maximum figure is 5 for the number of audio file / event and that this program is PGM01.
Drive Setting (Drive Sel? menu)
In D2424, in addition to the current drive (E-IDE hard disk) for recording/playback/editing, by installing the optional Model 9044 (BAY+CADDY), an E-IDE hard disk (or optional Model 9046 DVD-RAM drive), and furthermore, a SCSI drive for backup use can be connected and used. In the "Drive setup" menu, these drives can be selected in accordance to the use. This is especially convenient to check the song data saved in the backup drive. Even though a multiple number of drives are used, the D2424 will normally start up from the current drive by re-switching on the power.
By switching the drive setting to "SCSI" or "IDE2," the saved song data can be confirmed by playing it back. Since this playback is only to the extent of confirming the saved data, it could create drop outs if 24 channels are played back, and in some SCSI equipment, channels that can be played back could be changed. The following operations cannot be executed when the drive is switched to backup drive.
* Save/load of song data * Setup of rhythm * Recording * Creating a new program * Deleting a program * Copy & paste and Move & paste * Erase * Track exchange * Multiple undo * Setup of tempo * ON/OFF of metronome function * Setup of permission or denial of recording
If power to this recorder is switched again, the drive will automatically switch to current drive (E-IDE). In order to take out the removable disk when set to backup drive, press the [EXIT/NO] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

Setting of the drive

1.While the recorder is stopped, press the [SETUP] key to enter SETUP mode. 2.Turn the [JOG] dial to select Drive Sel. ? (? flashes), and then press the [EXECUTE/YES] key.
The current setting will start flashing which indicates it is ready to change setting. In the case of initial setting it will show IDE1.

<post locate mode>

<repeat count>

<lock status>

<lock mode>
<signature map> bar2, bar1, bar0, sign, sigd bar2: The 100th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. bar1: The 10th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. bar0: The 1 digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. sign: Numerator of the signature to be set is expressed in BCD. sigd: Denominator of the signature to be set is expressed in BCD. When specified as sign=00 and sigd=00, signature data of that bar position will be deleted. Also, bar2=bar1=bar0=sign=sigd=00 indicates "no corresponding data" (such as when a figure specified by <event number> do not exist at receiving the signature map request). <tempo set map> bar2, bar1, bar0, beat, tmp2, tmp1, tmp0 bar2: The 100th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. bar1: The 10th digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. bar0: The 1 digit of the bar figure is expressed in BCD. beat: The beat figure is expressed in BCD. tmp2: Numerator of the tempo to be set is expressed in BCD. tmp1: Denominator of the tempo to be set is expressed in BCD. tmp0: The 1 digit of the tempo is expressed in BCD. When specified as tmp2=tmp1=tmp0=00, tempo data of that bar and meter position will be deleted. Also, bar2=bar1=bar0=sign=sigd=00 indicates "no corresponding data" (such as when a figure specified by <event number> do not exist at receiving the signature map request). <event number> When one data registered by <signature map> and <tempo set map> is declared as one event, the number of events from head of the tune (the umpteenth event counted from head of the tune) must be specified. <event number="00"> is the first event. <midi sync> 00: OFF 01: CLK (MIDI CLOCK) 02: MTC This corresponds to "MIDI SYNC OUT" of the SETUP menu. <vari pitch> Will be composed of two bytes (Q, P). Q: 0qqqqqqq (binary) -> <vari data> = "qqqqqqqppppppp" A 14 bit data of X0.1 P: 0qqqqqqq (binary) attached with a minus symbol. Vari-pitch must be specified, at +0.1% when MSB (q)=0 (Example: 0000000000001), <frame rate> and at -0.1% when MSB (q)=1 (Example: 1111111111111). 00: 30nd 01: 29.97nd 02: 29.97df 03: 25 04: 24 05: 30df Corresponds to selecting "FRAME RATE" of the SETUP menu. <MTC offset mode> 00: ABS 01: signature Corresponds to selecting "MTC OFFSET MODE" of the SETUP menu. 00: ABS 01: BAR BEAT 02: MTC <level data> Corresponds to selecting "TIME BASE SEL" of the SETUP menu. t1, t2. tn n: Indicates the track number. tn: Indicates absolute 8 bits of the Audio 16 bit data (Range: 00 ~ 7F).

<time base>

Explanation on the Command/Mode Set
(<on/off>): loop on/off command
The command for setting the "loop mode on/off" (=ON/OFF of AUTO RTN) of D2424. Default figure of the loop operation mode is "12=stop" and this cannot be changed.

(<count><mmc track>): erase command
When this command is received, D2424 will erase the data (writes in "0" data) in the section from the pre-registered auto punch in point through auto punch out point in the track specified by <mmc track>. Since time corresponding to length of the erase section is required to complete the erase operation, D2424 will immediately reply by "(<edit message=02 (active)>)" after receiving the command. After the completion of erase operation, "(<edit message=01 (completed)>)" will be transmitted. If erase cannot be executed due to improper figures of the preregistered auto punch in point/auto punch out point, incorrect track section, etc., the corresponding <edit message> will be replied.
(<post locate mode>): post locate command
The command for setting the "post locate mode" (=ON/OFF of AUTO PLAY) of D2424. It will stop after locating if "post locate mode=12." It will enter play after locating if "post locate mode=15."
12 2D (<on/off>): auto rec command
The command for setting "auto rec mode on/off" (=ON/OFF of AUTO PUNCH) of D2424. Upon receiving this command, D2424 will immediately reply the operating condition by sending "32 2D (<edit message>)".
12 49: clipboard play command
When this command is received, D2424 will playback once from the head of the sound data copied in the clipboard by the copy clip and move clip commands. Immediately after receiving the command, D2424 will reply with "(<edit message=02 (active)><count><mmc track>)." The sound data track number is indicated by (mmc track>. Upon completion of playback, "(<edit message=01 (completed) is sent and clipboard play is ended. If there is no sound data in the clipboard, "(<edit message=14 (void data)>)" will be sent and clipboard play operation will be interrupted.
(<lock enable>): lock enable command
The command for setting "slave mode on/off" (setup menu) of D2424.
(<lock mode>): lock mode command
The command for setup of the slave mode (setup menu) when this equipment is set to "slave mode on."
(<count><mmc track>) : copy clip command
When this command is received, D2424 will copy (multiple number of tracks can be copied simultaneously) the sound data, as data for copy paste, from the pre-registered clipboardin point to the clipboard-out point in the track specified by <mmc track>. With completion of copying the data into the clipboard, D2424 will immediately reply with "(<edit message=01 (completed)>)". If copy cannot be executed due to improper figures of the pre-registered clipboard in/clipboard out points or incorrect track section, the corresponding <edit message> will be returned.

12 4A: undo command

Attention D2424 and D2424LV customers

*** Important Notice ***

As per Fostex lab level test, the following hard disc models are usable with D2424 and D2424LV. (Ref: http://fostex.com/index.php?file=support/medialist) Western Digital WD600JB, WD800JB and WD1000JB. However, we recently discovered some WDxxxJB series do not work with the recorder depending on the drive manufacturing date. Please, therefore, be very careful when you make a purchase yourself.
What is the difference? Pic 1.
The PC board attached on the drive has the shape like in the pic 1, it works OK with the recorder.
Pic 2. The PC board attached on the drive has the shape like in the pic 2, it will NOT work with the recorder.
The Symptom The Pic 2 type JB series will not provide large enough sectors can be used. Also, it may bring audio skipping problem and data corruption problem. Caution The Operation Confirmed Media list uploaded at; http://fostex.com/index.php?file=support/medialist is based on the Fostex lab level test. However, this is carried out with the HD models they obtained from the market at the time of test. Although they keep as same model names, the HD manufactures may change their specification without any prior public notice. Fostex does not guarantee the operation on the HD available worldwide. Finally, In the case you face difficulty finding the Pic 1 type WDxxxJB HD. Fostex America has prepared some stock for the customers convenience. Our price is $139+Shipping and Tax for 80GB drive. Please send e-mail to sales@fostex.com if you would like to place an order.
June 22, 2004 Fostex America