Studer D 827 MCH Owners Manual 2

Page 1

STUDER D827 MCH

AUTOLOCATOR

[31] usn1...3

[32] <1

[33] l>

[34] PLAY

[35] STOP

[36] REC

Note:

Any sequence of up to 10 key depressions (a macro") can be stored and recalled
under these three keys. With the USR functions it is possible to initiate frequently
used work sequences comprising many individual operations with the push of a
single button. Two of the USR keys {USR 2 and USR 3) have default functions that
are active when no macros are programmed to these keys. This is indicated by the
illuminated lettering of the corresponding key.

Programming a keying sequence:

CI Press the STORE [13] key and USR1...3. The AUX register indicates the
number of key sequences that have already been programmed with STEPS xx.
If any key sequence has been programmed, the corresponding lamp is illumi-
nated. The STORE lamp flashes to signal that the programming mode has been
activated. If nothing is to be changed press STORE again to terminate the
programming mode.

It To cancel an existing key sequence press the CLEAR key in the numeric
keypad [12] together with one of the USR 1...3 keys, Any other key depressing
in programming mode (STORE lamp flashes) is appended as an additional step
to the previously programmed key sequence.

To terminate the programming operation press the STORE key again (STORE

lamp off).

When one of the USR 1...3 keys is pressed the programmed key sequence is

automatically executed.

Rewind key. <1 flashes to signal that rewind has been commanded. During the
execution of this command this lamp is continuously on.

Fast forward key. l> flashes to signal that fast fonNard has been commanded.
During the execution of this command this lamp is continuously on.

Playback key. PLAY flashes to signal the playback has been commanded. During

the execution of this command this lamp is continuously on. If the lamp continues to

flash the possible reasons are:

C] No RT (Reference Track) on the tape. In this case the decimal point on the TIME
display is missing.

CI The machine is still executing a LOC command and PLAY has been preselected.

Ci REHEARSE mode is switched on.

Cancels each tape deck function with top priority. Immediately terminates functions
such as ZLOC, LOC, AUTO PUNCH and synchronizer LOOP. While the tape is
being decelerated the STOP lamp flashes.

Record key; must be pressed either together with PLAY [34] or can be used alone

for punch-in from play mode (menu setting: F049 REC KEY A or REC KEY B). If the

REC lamp remains dark the machine refuses to execute the record command for

one of the following reasons:

El An attempt is made to record in NEW RECORD mode but not all audio channels
are switched to READY.

El An attempt is made to record in ASSEMBLE RECORD mode but not all audio
channels are switched to READY.

El An attempt is made to record in ASSEMBLE RECORD mode butthe RT cannot
be read (decimal point in the TIME display missing). Remedy: Rewind to the end
of the last recording.

CI An attempt is made to switch to record mode with RECORD INDICATION A
(F051) but no audio channels are switched to READY,

A flashing REC lamp signals a recording in REHEARSE mode (see REH MODE

[55]).

EDlTION: 01/11/00

Software Version 2.01 E/ 87

Page 2

AUTOLOCATOR

STU DER 0827 MCH

[37] ON (VARISPEED)

[38] ADJUST (VARISPEED)

[39] VARISPEED

[40] X-FADE TIME

[41] INIOUT, TRIM -/+

OUT

Switches from nominal speed to the value defined with ADJUST (VARISPEED)
[38]. Please note that the sampling frequency changes inevitably with the change in
the play speed. The connected equipment may possibly no longer be able to
process the signals available at the digital outputs it the deviation is too large.
Varispeed cannot be used in conjunction with synchronization to AES/EBU or Word
Clock (EXT CLK).

With this function a speed can be defined (for playback and recording) that varies
from the nominal tape speed. The VARISPEED display [39] shows these deviations
in % or semi-tones, or the actual tape speed in ips is shown (depending on the
programming in the FUNCTIONS menu F071). Varispeed can be adjusted with the
TRIM -/+ keys [41].

Display for variable tape speed. When varispeed is active or being set (ON
VARISPEED or ADJUST VARISPEED), either the current deviation in % or semi«
tones, or the actual tape speed is shown in ips (depending on the setting in the
FUNCTIONS menu F071). Depending on the setting also the IPS, HT or "/0 lamp
above the display is on (see also 2.3.8).

Display for indicating the crossfade time(s) set with IN and OUT [41] in milliseconds
(ms); in EUR mode (with option) crossfade times up to 5000 ms can be set; if the
time is 1000 ms or larger a decimal point is shown after the seconds digit.

The crossfade time of audio from tape to the signal to be recorded at punch-in/out
can be set in eight (EDR mode: 16) steps. The values range from 1 ms (hard
punch-in/out) to 700 ms (soft transition); EDR mode: 1 ms...5 s. The crosstade
times can be set individually for 16-bit mode and EDR mode and are preserved
when the mode is changed over.

The IN and OUT times can be different, see also 2.2.7.

When the IN key is pressed the X-FADE TIME display shows the crosstade time for
the punch-in operation. The IN lamp above the key is on; the ,,MS lamp above the
display is on and indicates the selected unit of time. The value can be adjusted with
the TRIM -/+ keys below.

When the IN key is pressed while the OUT key is still held down, the X-FADE TIME
display shows the crossfade time for the punch-in operation. If the punch-in time is
differentfrom the punch-out time, the displayed punch-in time flashes. The IN and
OUT lamps above the keys are on. The punch-in time can be varied with the
TRIM -/+ keys located below and simultaneously copied to the punch-out time.
Since both times are now identical, the displayed punch-in time no longer flashes.
When the OUT key is pressed the X-FADE TIME display shows the crossfade time
for the punch-out operation. The OUT lamp above the key is on; the ,,MS lamp
above the display is on and indicates the selected unit of time. The value can be
adjusted with the TRIM -/+ keys below.

When the OUT key is pressed while the IN key is still held down, the X-FADE TIME
display shows the crossiade time for the punch-out operation. lithe punch-out time
is different from the punch-in time, the displayed punch-out time flashes. The IN
and OUT lamps above the keys are on. The punch-out time can be varied with the
TRIM -/+ keys located below and simultaneously copied to the punch-in time.
Since both times are now identical the displayed punch-out time no longer flashes.

E/88

Software Version 2.01 EDITION: 01/11/00