Fostex FD-4 - Manual (Page 68)

Locate Function
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PLAY RTN
AUTO
Locate
Playback
AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END point
AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point
Rehearsal range
1
2
3
Locate
Playback
AUTO RTN START point
AUTO RTN END point
EQ EQ
Auto Repeat
The Auto Repeat function allows the FD-4 to repeat play-
back up to the AUTO RTN END point, automatically locate
the AUTO RTN START point, then play up to the AUTO RTN
END point until you cancel the function by pressing the
STOP button. To enable this function, both AUTO PLAY
mode and AUTO RTN mode should be turned on, and the
AUTO RTN START point and the AUTO RTN END point
should already be set.
Using this function will facilitate the Auto Punch In/Out
and Manual Punch In/Out rehearsal. See “Hint” after the
following section.
Executing the Auto Repeat function
<Auto Repeat operation>
When the AUTO RTN END point is reached, the
FD-4 will locate the AUTO RTN START point, then
start playback from that point. The FD-4 will repeat
this operation until you stop it.
1. Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN END points.
Refer to the chapter “Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)”
on page 63 for information on storing the desired points
in the AUTO RTN START key and the AUTO RTN END
key.
2. Press the AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key to turn on the [PLAY
RTN] indicator on the bottom of the display.
3. Start playback a little before the AUTO RTN START point.
The FD-4 operates as shown in the diagram, and stops at
the AUTO RTN START point.
• You can set a preroll time in the [Preroll ?] menu in SETUP mode
so that the FD-4 will start playback preroll time before the locate
point. You can set the preroll time from 0 to 10 seconds. Refer to
the chapter “Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode)” on page
85.
<Hint>
You can make repeated Auto Punch In/Out rehearsal much easier
and quicker by using the Auto Repeat function. Set the AUTO RTN
START point prior to the AUTO PUNCH IN point, and set the AUTO
RTN END point after the AUTO PUNCH OUT point. The recorder
will repeat the operation automatically so you can concentrate on
your rehearsal.
Cancel Auto Repeat mode before you record a take.
The FD-4 will play this range repeatedly for rehearsal, which
makes it easy for you to check the recording level and practice
your performance.