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About this manual
This manual is intended to be used as a guide for using the Fostex DV40, a DVD master
recorder.
It is divided into Chapters. Each Chapter covers instructions for a specific subject or
feature of the DV40 which you should know for using the unit, as well as safety
instructions, precautions, etc. Please retain this manual at hand so that you can read it
whenever necessary.
<Manual construction>
The following shows a brief description of each chapter though you may know the
contents of each chapter by the "Table of Contents".
Chapter 1: Before using the DV40
Before using the DV40, you must carry out some preparations. This chapter describes
how to set the internal clock, as well as details about formatting a DVD-RAM disk,
including UDF format details, format modes ("Normal mode" and "Tape mode") and
audio file types ("BWF" and "SDII").
Read this chapter first before using the DV40.
Chapter 2: Names of Functions
This chapter describes names and functions of keys and controls on the front panel, as
well as those of connectors on the rear panel.
If you are familiar with digital equipment, you may roughly understand the functions
the DV40 offers.
Chapter 3: Reformatting/optimizing a DVD-RAM disk
This chapter describes how to reformat a DVD-RAM disk and how to optimize a disk.
To format a new disk, see Chapter 1.
Chapter 4: Recording/playback the audio signal
This chapter describes audio recording/playback (for both analog and digital) using the
DV40. Two recording modes, "NEW FILE" and "INSERT" modes, are available. You can
choose the appropriate mode depending on the situation.
You can also find description about mute recording, slate tone recording, cueing by the
jog/shuttle mode, etc.
Chapter 5: Time code recording
This chapter describes how to record SMPTE/EBU time code to the DV40, as well as the
TC Setup mode which provides preferences/settings for time code recording/playback.
Read this chapter when carrying out the operations for internal time code generator
setting, force-jamming to an external time code, chase offset to an external time code,
etc.
Chapter 6: Storing time data
This chapter describes how to store time data to location memories (CUE and MEMORY
points). It also describes how to erase or edit time data.
Chapter 7: Locate Function
This chapter describes various locate functions including direct location to the
beginning or end of an audio file, location to a “CUE” or “MEMORY” point, etc.
