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A guitar or bass guitar that is being sent
through a compact effect device can be con-
nected to [INPUT 1]–[INPUT 4].
When inputting in stereo, you should select
two adjacent inputs (1–2, 3–4) so that track
editing can be performed more efficiently.
If you are recording from a connected mic,
locate the mic at a sufficient distance from the
D12 so that it does not pick up noise.
Connections for recording digital sources
• Optical digital (S/P DIF) output of a digital out-
put device such as CD or MD ↔ [S/P DIF] con-
nector of the D12 (use an optical digital cable for
connection)
For details on assigning the audio inputs to mixer
channels and auditioning the input sound, refer to
p.23.
4 Make other connections.
Connections for mixdown
Here’s how to make connections when the song
created on the D12 will be mixed down on an exter-
nal recording device (DAT, MD, tape recorder, etc.)
• Optical digital (S/P DIF) input of a digital
recording device such as DAT or MD ↔ [S/P
DIF OUT] of the D12
• AUX IN inputs of an analog recording device
such as a cassette tape recorder ↔ [MASTER
OUT L/R] jacks of the D12
Connections when using external effects
If you wish to apply an external effect to the signal
from [AUX OUT] send output, use the [INPUT 1]–
[INPUT 4] jacks to receive the return signal(s).
In this case, you can choose whether the signal(s)
will be returned to the mixer channel(s) in the same
way as a conventional input, or sent directly to the
master bus. (→p.48)
Connections when using a foot switch to perform
manual punch recording, or playback/stop etc.
Connect the pedal switch (separately sold option:
PS-1) to the [FOOT SWITCH] jack.
Connections when using a foot pedal to control
effects
Connect the expression pedal (separately sold
option: EXP-2, XVP-10) to the [EXPRESSION
PEDAL] connector.
If a volume pedal is connected, it will not oper-
ate correctly.
Connections when controlling effects or switching
scenes from an external MIDI device
Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external
MIDI device ↔ [MIDI IN] connector of the D12.
(→p.73)
Connections when synchronizing the D12 and a
MIDI sequencer etc.
Connect the MIDI IN connector of the sequencer
etc. ↔ [MIDI OUT] connector of the D12. (use a
MIDI cable)
Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the sequencer
etc. ↔ [MIDI IN] connector of the D12. (→p.73)
Connections when saving or backing up data on an
external hard disk or removable disk
SCSI connector of the external SCSI device ↔
[SCSI] connector of the D12 (use a SCSI cable to
make connections). (→p.67)
2. Turning the power on/off
Turning the power on
Use the following procedure to turn on the power of
the D12 and of the devices connected to it.
Before turning the power on, be sure to lower the
volume of each device to the minimum position,
and turn the devices on beginning with the first
device in the signal chain (i.e., devices that produce
audio signals).
1 Lower the D12’s [MASTER] fader to the –∞
position.
Also turn down the volume of each connected
device.
2 Turn on the power of the external input
device, such as a keyboard connected to the
D12.
If an external drive is connected, turn on the
power of the external drive.
3 Press the [POWER] key of the D12 to turn on the
power.
The LCD screen will show the opening
message, and then the [SONG] “Sel-
Song” tab page will appear.
The song that had been selected when the
power was last turned off will be selected.
4 Turn on the power of the devices to which audio
signals are being sent from the D12, such as your
monitor system or MD recorder.
Turning the power off
When you are finished playing or recording a song,
turn off the power. Use the following procedure to turn
off the power of the D12 and of the connected devices.
About the power switch of the AC/AC power supply
• When turning off the power of the recorder, you
must first turn off the [POWER] switch of the
recorder itself.
If you turn off the power switch of the AC/AC
power supply first, the recorded data and user set-
tings will be lost.
• Never turn off the power switch of the AC/AC
power supply while the recorder is operating.
Doing so may cause part or all of the data on the
internal hard disk drive to be lost, or the hard disk to
be damaged.
Before turning off the power, turn the volume of all
devices down to the minimum position, and turn
off the power switches beginning with the devices
that are at the end of the audio signal chain.
Never disconnect the AC/AC power supply until
the power is completely off. Data may be destroyed
if you do so.