OTARI RADAR User manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Second Edition

Second Edition January, 1995 (JM)

Reprint April, 1996 (GK)

Printed in Japan

Part No. OS1-058

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AUTO

PLAY

00:00:00:00.00

LOC:04 CHORUS 01

HRS/BAR MIN/BEAT SEC/STEP FRM SUB

MENU/

CANCEL UP/

YES DOWN/

NO MARK

LOC AUTO

INPUT RECALL

LOC EXT

SYNC VARI-

SPEED

2nd

FUNC AUTO

PUNCH CYCLE EDIT

LOC UNDO/

REDO

CURS L CURS R

REC

RANDOM ACCESS DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER

CAUTION

PLEASE READ THROUGH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE NEXT PAGE.

To prevent ﬁre or shock hazard:

Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Do not remove panels (unless instructed to do so).

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Edition 2 (Printed in Japan)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before operation.

2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future

reference.

3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be

complied with.

4. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture The device should not be used near water — for example, near a

bathtub, wash bowl, sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a

swimming pool, etc.

6. Carts and Stands The device should be used only with a cart or stand that is

recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Ventilation The device should be situated so that its location or position does not

interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the device should not

be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the

ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a

bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ﬂow of air through the

ventilation openings.

8. Heat The device should be situated away from heat sources such as a radiator,

heat register, stove or other appliances (including ampliﬁers) that

produce heat.

9. Power Sources The device should be connected to a power supply only of the type

described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device.

10. Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization

means of the device is not defeated.

11. Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying

particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the device.

12. Cleaning The device should be cleaned only as recommended by the

manufacturer.

13. Non-Use Periods The power cord of the device should be unplugged from the outlet

when left unused for a long period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken that objects do not enter and that liquids are not

spilled into the enclosure through openings.

15. Damage Requiring Service The device should be serviced by qualiﬁed service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have entered, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

16. Servicing The user should not attempt to service the device beyond what is

described in the operating instructions. All other service should be

referred to qualiﬁed personnel.

Edition 2 (Printed in Japan)

RADAR OPERATION MANUAL iii

COMMUNICATION WITH OTARI

FOR SERVICE INFORMATION AND PARTS

All Otari products are manufactured under strict quality control. Each unit is carefully inspected and tested prior

to shipment.

If, however, some adjustment or technical support becomes necessary, replacement parts are required, or technical

questions arise, please contact your Otari dealer or contact Otari at:

Otari, Inc. Otari Corporation

4-33-3 Kokuryocho, Chofu-shi, 378 Vintage Park Drive

182, Tokyo, Japan Foster City, California 94404

Telephone : (81) 42481-8626 U.S.A.

Fax : (81) 42481-8633 Telephone : (415) 341-5900

Telex : J26604 OTRDENKI Fax : (415) 341-7200

Cable : OTARIDENKI TOKYO

Otari Deutschland GmbH. Otari Singapore Pte., Ltd

Rudolf-Diesel-Str.12 40 MacTaggart Road

D-40670 Meerbusch (Osterath) Singapore 1336

F.R. Germany Telephone : (65) 284-7211

Telephone : (49) 2159-50861 Fax : (65) 284-4727

Fax : (49) 2159-1778 Telex : RS 36935 OTARI

Another part of Otari’s continuing technical support program for our products is the continuous revision of

manuals as the equipment is improved or modiﬁed. In order for you to receive the information and support

which is applicable to your equipment, and for the technical support program to function properly, please include

the following information, most of which can be obtained from the Serial number label on the machine, in all

correspondence with Otari:

• Model Number:

• Serial Number:

• Date of Purchase:

• Name and address of the dealer where the machine was purchased and the power requirements (voltage

and frequency) of the machine.

Edition 2 (Printed in Japan)

iv COMMUNICATION WITH OTARI

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which

the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used with this equipment to comply

with the relevant FCC regulations.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved in writing by Otari, Inc. may

void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Edition 2 (Printed in Japan)

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DE NORMALISATION

✣This product has been found to comply with all applicable CSA standards

CERTIFICATIONS

UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORIES

This product has been found to comply with all applicable UL standards

RADAR OPERATION MANUAL v

LIMITED WARRANTY

The RADAR system and RE-8 session controller are warranted from the

date of purchase to the original purchaser to be free from defects in

material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

The hard disk drives contained within the RADAR chassis are warranted

for a period of one (1) year.

This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from improper or

negligent use, inadequate or improper packaging for shipment, damage

incurred during shipment, or unauthorized modiﬁcation.

The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty concerning the

RADAR system, RE-8 session controller, and supplied internal hard disk

drives shall be repair or replacement of defective parts at the discretion of

Otari, Inc.

Repair or replacement of RADAR and/or RE-8 components will be

performed at no charge for parts or labor for one (1) year from date of

purchase to the original purchaser at a designated Otari service center or

the factory, at Otari’s discretion. Repair or replacement of the hard disk

drives contained within the RADAR system will be performed at no

charge for parts or labor for one (1) year from the date of purchase to the

original purchaser at a designated Otari service center or the factory, at

Otari’s discretion.

Otari, Inc. disclaims any warranty, expressed or implied of suitability for

specific use and disclaims any liability for incidental, special, or

consequential damages.

Edition 2 (Printed in Japan)

vi LIMITED WARRANTY

Please Read this First...

Congratulations on the purchase of your new RADAR system!

In order for Otari to maintain contact with you regarding new system features

for your RADAR machine and to provide you with the best service possible, we

ask that you take a moment to ﬁll out the form below and return it to us as soon

as possible. Our address is:

Otari, Inc.

4-33-3 Kokuryocho, Chofu-shi

182, Tokyo, JAPAN

Attn: RADAR Service Department

RADAR User Information

Company:

__________________________________________________

Contact:

__________________________________________________

Address:

__________________________________________________

City: _______________________ State & ZIP: __________

Phone: _______________________ Fax: _________________

Dealer:

__________________________________________________

Purchase Date:

__________________________________________________

RADAR S/N:

__________________________________________________

RE-8 S/N:

__________________________________________________

EXB-5G S/N:

__________________________________________________

EDB-3 S/N:

__________________________________________________

Type of Business

(Please check all that apply)

___Music Recording ___TV Production ___Film Production

___Broadcasting ___Other (describe) ____________________

____________________________________

TO ALLOW US TO

SERVE YOU WITH THE

BEST CUSTOMER

SUPPORT POSSIBLE,

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME

TO FILL OUT AND

RETURN THE USER

INFORMATION FORM

ON THE REVERSE SIDE

OF THIS PAGE.

THANK YOU !

Edition 2 (Printed in Japan)

Communication with Otari ..........................................iv

Certiﬁcations .......................................................v

Section 1 Welcome to RADAR!

1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................1-2

1.2 RADAR SYSTEM FEATURES....................................1-2

1.3 AN OVERVIEW OF HARD DISK RECORDING ..................1-3

1.4 MANUAL OVERVIEW ........................................1-4

1.5 RADAR HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS .........................1-4

1.5.1 AC Power..........................................1-4

1.5.2 Audio Inputs & Outputs ..............................1-5

1.5.3 Input & Output Reference Levels ......................1-5

1.5.4 Grounding .........................................1-6

1.6 CONTROLS & INDICATORS ..................................1-7

1.6.1 Rear Panel Connectors ..............................1-7

1.6.2 Front Panel Controls & Indicators .....................1-8

1.7 IMPORTANT INITIAL INFORMATION ..........................1-9

Section 2 Product Overview/Getting Started!

2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................2-2

2.2 BEFORE STARTING—PLEASE READ THIS! ......................2-2

2.2.1 AC Power Level Setting..............................2-2

2.2.2 SCSI Terminator Installation...........................2-2

2.3 AUDIO INPUTS/OUTPUTS....................................2-3

2.3.1 About Audio Reference Levels ........................2-3

2.3.2 Audio Connections—Analog.........................2-3

2.3.3 Audio Connections—Digital..........................2-4

2.4 POWER ON/OFF PROCEDURE...............................2-5

2.4.1 Power Up Procedure ................................2-5

2.4.2 Power Down Procedure..............................2-5

2.5 ARMING TRACKS OVERVIEW ................................2-6

2.6 RECORDING & PLAYBACK OVERVIEW ........................2-6

2.7 LOCATING IN THE RECORDED AUDIO........................2-7

2.7.1 Locating Using Fast Wind Keys.......................2-7

2.7.2 Jog/Shuttle Operation (RE-8 Only) ....................2-7

2.7.2.1 Entering Jog Mode...............................2-7

2.7.2.2 Entering Shuttle Mode ............................2-8

2.8 DISK TIME AVAILABLE.........................................2-8

2.9 NAVIGATING RADAR’S MENU ...............................2-9

2.9.1 Menus Overview ...................................2-9

Table of Contents

2.9.2 Moving Around in Menus............................2-9

2.9.2.1 Menu Operation Using the RE-8....................2-9

2.9.2.2 Front Panel Menu Operation.......................2-9

2.9.3 Navigating the Menu ..............................2-10

2.9.4 Menu Structure.....................................2-10

2.10 RADAR PROJECTS OVERVIEW ..............................2-11

2.10.1 Default Project....................................2-11

2.10.2 Creating a New Project...........................2-11

2.10.3 Switching Between Projects........................2-11

2.10.4 Naming Projects..................................2-12

2.10.5 Copying Projects .................................2-12

2.10.6 Project Start Time .................................2-12

2.10.7 Project Sample Rate...............................2-12

2.10.8 Deleting Projects..................................2-12

2.10.9 Reclaiming Disk Space from Deleted Project(s).......2-13

2.11 EDITING/AN OVERVIEW..................................2-14

2.10.1 Edit Markers (MARK IN, MARK OUT)...............2-14

2.10.2 RADAR’s Editing Clipboard ........................2-14

Section 3 Recording & Transport Operation

3.1 GENERAL ...................................................3-3

3.2 ARMING TRACKS FOR RECORD ..............................3-3

3.3 INPUT MONITORING/METERS DISPLAY.......................3-4

3.3.1 Peak Hold Indicators ................................3-4

3.3.2 Clip Indicator LEDs..................................3-4

3.4 SAMPLE RATE SELECTION ...................................3-5

3.4.1 Sampling Rate Overview ............................3-5

3.4.2 Changing RADAR’s Sample Rate......................3-5

3.5 RECORDING OPERATION....................................3-6

3.5.1 Entering Record.....................................3-6

3.5.2 Punching In on Additional Tracks .....................3-6

3.5.3 Punch Out (Dropping Out of Record)..................3-6

3.5.4 Record Safe Feature.................................3-8

3.5.5 Clear Rec-Ready (RE-8 Only) .........................3-8

3.5.6 Recording to Timecode ..............................3-8

3.6 PLAYBACK OPERATION ......................................3-8

3.6.1 Standard Playback..................................3-8

3.6.2 Reverse Playback ...................................3-8

3.6.3 Playback Locked to Timecode ........................3-8

3.7 TRACK SOLO FEATURE (RE-8 Only) ............................3-9

3.7.1 Additive Solo Mode Operation.......................3-9

3.7.2 Interlock Solo Mode Operation.......................3-9

3.7.3 Momentary Solo Mode Operation....................3-9

3.8 VARISPEED RECORDING/PLAYBACK .........................3-10

3.8.1 Varispeed Overview................................3-10

3.8.2 Changing Pitch with Varispeed ......................3-10

3.8.3 Changing Varispeed Units ..........................3-10

Edition 2 (Printed in Japan)

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