User manual FOSTEX D-15

[. . . ] In addition, this facility has been utilised to provide the simulated `vari-speed' required to enable a linear DAT transport to perform the chase synchronisation offered when the optional 8335 timecode expansion board is fitted. video post production, multimedia authoring, digital audio recording and broadcast technology merging closer each day, it has become even more important to choose studio solutions which can deliver in all And choosing a DAT machine is no exception. INNOVATORS Fostex - the true inventors of timecode DAT - not only pioneered `transparent' sub-code SMPTE/EBU timecode recording to the DAT format, but also engineered the JOG/SHUTTLE WHEEL The large jog/shuttle wheel allows quick and accurate location to a desired point on the tape and precise stereo scrubbing. TIMECODE The 8335 board enables the D-15 to playback and assemble record externally generated timecode, as with the D-10, which is essentia for, say, `spinning in' timecoded audio program material to a digita audio editing system. [. . . ] T oday this facility is commonplace but usually only on machines with `professional' price tags. T meet the versatile application o criteria now expected, Fostex have now engineered a DAT machine with comprehensive timecode NUMERIC KEYPAD The numeric keypad allows for quick and easy entry of cue points and set-up information. The 100 memory locations displayed in A-TIME (or timecode when optional Model 8335 fitted), are therefore easily accessible. features at a truly competitive price. USABILITY THE FOSTEX D-15 Based on technology first seen in the market leading D-10, the D-15 features 8 Mbit of DRAM on-board Fostex's reputation for ergonomic design is enhanced in the D-15's clear and concise front panel which features a large multi-function P R O F E S S I O N A L T I M E C O D E D AT DAT fluorescent display with 7 modes (5 different time scales plus `nonhold' and `permanent') of peak metering, soft touch illuminated transport keys, a large jog/shuttle wheel and the logical layout other buttons and switches. Essential professional features. . s Newly designed 4-motor transport for ultra-fast tape shuttling (120 minute tape in 60 seconds) s Full S-ID implementation including write and erase of S-ID, SKIP-ID and END-ID plus locate to S-ID, program number and user defined points (100 locations available) s Selectable reference levels: -12, -18 and -20dB with fine recording level adjustment on each channel s 18bit 64x oversampling A/D converter and 20bit 128x oversampling D/A converter s Front panel `lock-out' via software command prevents unauthorised access s D-SUB 37-pin parallel remote port provided as standard for optional controllers i. e. Fostex Model RMC-2 Remote Controller 8336 RS-422 SERIAL BOARD Complies to the RS-422 protocol with the exception of the vari-speed command enabling controllers to shuttle the D-15 to selected locations. 9Kg Connector Load impedance Connector Load impedance Connector Format Connector Format Connector Output format Connector Output format Analog audio output (balance) XLR-3-32 type x 2 (pin No. 2 = HOT) +4dBu 600 or more RCA pin type x 2 -10dBV 10k or more XLR-3-31 type x 1 (Pin No. 2 = HOT) IEC 958 part 3 (AES/EBU) Optical x 1 IEC 958 part 2 (S/P-DIF) XLR-3-32 type x 1 (Pin No. 2 = HOT) IEC 958 part 3 (AES/EBU) Optical x 1 IEC 958 part 2 (S/P-DIF) RAM playback is not available Headphone output Model 8335 TIMECODE/SYNC EXPANSION BOARD SMPTE/EBU 2Vp-p 0. 25Vp-p 20k or more 1Vp-p 0. 25Vp-p 10k or more 2Vp-p 600 or more 1Vp-p 600 or more BNC type x 1 TTL level 75 ON/OFF (switchable) BNC type x 1 TTL level 75 BNC type x 1 Composite 1Vp-p 75 ON/OFF (switchable) BNC type x 1 Direct output of Video input Format Ref. input level Optimum impedance Word input Reference input level Input impedance Word output Reference input level Input impedance Video input Format Reference input level Input impedance Video thru Reference output level Time Code In (balanced) - Connector XLR-3-31 type x 1 Time Code In (unbalanced) - Connector RCA pin type x 1 Reference output level Analog audio output (unbalance) Reference output level AES/EBU Digital audio input Time Code Out (balanced) - Connector XLR-3-32 type x 1 S/P-DIF Digital audio input Time Code Out (unbalanced) - Connector RCA pin type x 1 AES/EBU Digital audio input EXTERNAL SYNC INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS S/P-DIF Digital audio output Connector Max. output level ø6 Stereo phone jack x 1 100mW (at 32) Output load impedance 8 or more EXTERNAL CONTROL CONNECTORS 37P Remote Connector Input Output D-SUB 37 pin type x 1 Parallel input (+5V, 4. 7k, pull up) Parallel output (open collector, +5V, 47k, pull up) DIN 5 pin PNP type transistor input, low active (+5V, 4. 7k pull up) Pin No. 5 S. ID SEARCH<< DIN 5 pin (Open collector, VCEO: 25V, Icmax: 25mA) Pin No. [. . . ] 5 S. ID SEARCH<< DIN 5 pin (Open collector, VCEO: 25V, Icmax: 25mA) Pin No. [. . . ]