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Eight-Track Digital Recorder 


Mode! D-108 


Quick Operation Guide 


Welcome to D-108 


Thank you for choosing the Fostex D-108. 

The D-108 is an eight-track digital multitracker equipped with sixteen 
additional tracks. It supports E-IDE hard disks and SCSI drive disks (such as 
a Zip drive, MO drive, or fixed disk) as the recording and playback media. 


Please read this Quick Operation Guide before using your D-108. 


This Quick Operation Guide introduces basic operations and preparation 
procedure. To make the best use of your D-108, please also read the Owner’s 
Manual for detailed information. 





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D-108 Quick Operation Guide 


Table of Contents 


Package contents 
Recording media. 
Using an E-IDE hard disk. 
Installing a hard disk in a removable case 
Formatting a disk. 
Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) ор a formatted disk 
Using a SCSI drive 
Connecting a SCSI drive to the D-108 
Formatting a SCSI disk. 
Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk. 
Using two current drives 
Selecting a current drive 
Connecting a mixer 
Basic recording 
Initial settings 
Setting sampling frequency. 
Basic analog recording 
Undo and redo recording 
Multitrack recording using overdubbing 
Ping-pong recording 
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Recording in a new Program 
Basic Locate function. 
Playback using the Vari-pitch function. 
Owner’s Manual reference pages 








<Recording media> 


The D-108 is not equipped with recording media for recording and playback. Please read the section 
from page 4 to prepare the recording media to record, play back, and edit data on the D-108. For more 
information on a recording media supported by the D-108, refer to the “List of the drives with operation 
guaranteed” in the main User’s Guide. 








<Damages> 


Fostex is not responsible for any direct or consequential damages caused by operating the D-108 and/ 
or a connected E-IDE or SCSI drive and/or disk. 











<Copyrights> 


It is prohibited by law to use materials recorded on the D-108 from music CDs and/or video tapes for 
which copyrights belong to a third party for commercial concerts, broadcasts, sales, and/or distribution, 
except for your personal entertainment. 








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Package contents 


Make sure that the package contains all the items listed below. (The illustrations may not precisely match the 
appearance of the actual items.) If you find that items are missing, contact your local dealer. 








Dust cover 
Install this cover over the 
connectors on the 
removable case after 
you install the hard disk. 
(Refer to page 7 for more 
Hard disk fixing screw — бш information.) 
Use these screws to fix the 
hard disk to the removable 
case. (Refer to page 6 for 
more information.) 


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Insulation seals 
Use these seals when 
Z you install the hard disk 
into the removable case. 
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Lock-unlock key information.) 

Use this key when you install 
the removable case with the 
hard disk in the D-108. 


Detachable controller (Refer to page 7 for more 
information.) 





Removable case 
Install a hard disk into this 
removable case. (Refer to 
page 5 for more 
information.) 











Recording media 


The D-108 is not equipped with recording media (also called “a current drive” in this Guide), such as a hard 
disk. You need to prepare a current drive to make a recording. 

The D-108 supports an E-IDE hard disk (that can be installed in the included removable case), and an 
external SCSI drive (MO, Zip, or fixed hard disk drive) (that can be connected to the SCSI connector on the 
rear panel of the D-108). (Note: Using an MO, Zip, or fixed disk may limit the number of recording tracks, 
depending on the disk capacity.) 

Be sure to use a drive and a disk with operation guaranteed by Fostex. For more information on disks 
supported by the D-108, refer to the “List of drives with guaranteed operation” in the main Owner’s Mnual. 
To use an E-IDE hard disk as a current drive, refer to the “Using an E-IDE hard disk” section on the following 
page. To use an external SCSI drive, refer to the “Using a SCSI drive” section. If you are using both types of 
drives, refer to the “Using two current drives” and “Selecting a current drive” sections. 


D-108 Quick Operation Guide 


Using an E-IDE hard disk 


The D-108 has a slot for an optional hard disk. First you need to install a hard disk into the removable case 
included in the D-108 package before you install it into the slot. 

The following instructions assume that you have already purchased an E-IDE hard disk unit. Prepare the 
following items for hard disk installation: 





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Fixing screws 


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——7—— Insulation seals 





Removable case Hard disk unit 5 D Lock-unlock key 








<Note> 
Be sure to turn off the power to the D-108 (or remove the power cable from the AC outlet) before 
installing a hard disk. 











Installing a hard disk in a removable case 





First, you need to disassemble the removable case included in the package so that you can install a hard disk 
into it. 


Disassembling the removable case 
1.Apply your thumb to the edge of the case on the connector side as shown in the figure, and slightly pull 
the cover in the direction of the arrow. 


2.Apply your thumbs to the side of the case and open the cover. In the same manner, open the cover on 
the other side. (Caution: Be careful not to pinch your fingers.) 





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<Notes on handling a hard disk> 

e A hard disk is a high-precision device. Do not apply any impact to the disk when and after 
you install it in the case. Do not leave the disk near a device that generates a strong magnetic 
field. Choose a level and stable surface for installation. Be careful not to injure yourself. 
Fostex is not liable for any malfunction or damage to the hard disk caused by mishandling. 


e You need to set the DIP (Jumper) switch on the hard disk to “MASTER” before you install it 
into the removable case. If the switch is set to “SLAVE,” the hard disk will not function 
correctly. 

Refer to the instruction manual that came with your hard disk for more information on the 
DIP (Jumper) switch setting. 











Connecting cables 


1.Connect the cables in the removable case to the connectors on the rear of the hard disk. 


As shown in the figure, first connect the power supply cable. Make sure that you connect the cables 
securely in the correct direction. 


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<Note оп the connectors> 
Some connectors on the hard disks may be too tight to connect cables easily. Do not apply 
excessive force to such connectors to avoid injury or damage to the hard disk. 











Fixing the hard disk to the case 
1.Align the screw holes. 
As shown in the figure, align the screw holes on the side of the disk with the holes on the case. 


2.Insert four included fixing screws (two screws on each side) and tighten them. 














Align the screw holes on the other side of the Tighten four screws (two on each side). 
hard disk with the holes on the case. 





<Note on tightening the screws> 
Do not tighten the screws too much. Otherwise, you may damage the case. 











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Assembling the case 





<Note> 
When you assemble the case, follow the note below: 
а projecting part on the hard disk touches the cover, apply the insulation seal (included in the 


package) to the surface of the case where the part would touch. If you use the disk with its part 
touching the cover, a short-circuit may occur, leading to a malfunction. 











1.Assemble the case by installing the covers. 


After you assemble the case, store the case in a place not subject to magnetic fields. If you remove the 
case from the D-108 and store or move the unit, cover the connectors on the removable case with the 
dust cover (included in the package) to protect the hard disk from building up static electricity and dust. 
Do not touch the connectors with your fingers to avoid static electricity. 


Installing the removable case in the D-108 


1. Remove the blank panel that covers the slot for the disk on the front panel of the D-108. (Note: Do not 


insert your fingers into the slot when the slot cover is open. Otherwise, electrical shock or injury may 
occur.) 


2. Install the removable case (containing a hard disk inside) into the slot. 


Push in the case with the correct side facing toward you. (Use both hands to push it in so that the surface 
of the case and the front panel become flush.) 


3. Use the included key to lock the removable case. 


Connecting a detachable controller 
1. Attach a detachable controller (included) to the hooks on the front panel. 


2. Securely insert the controller’s connector cable to the connector on the front panel. 


Instead of using the controller, you may use an optional extension cable (Model 8551). Consult your 
dealer for more information. 




















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Formatting a disk 


After installing the hard disk in the D-108, you need to format the hard disk for recording and playback. 
(This applies to new disks and those that have been used with a computer.) 


Connect the D-108’s power cable to the AC outlet. 





<Note> 
Be sure to connect the power cable to an AC outlet of the voltage specified in the User’s Guide. 











Turn on the power to the D-108. 
The display indicates the ROM version and date, messages [Initializing...], [Current IDE Drv], [model name], 
then [Unformat!], and finally indicates the Disk format menu. (“****” represents the name of the hard disk 
model.) 





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Press the EXECUTE/YES key. 


The Record mode selection appears and the [?] mark and [SURE?] flash on the display. This means that the 
D-108 is ready to format the installed E-IDE hard disk in [8track format] Record mode. 








SETUP 














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Press the EXECUTE/YES while holding down the RECORD button. 


The size of unformatted area on the hard disk appears on the display, and counts down as the formatting 
progresses. (The following example shows a disk with 2.0GB of unformatted space.) 

Also, the segments in the “oo” column of the level meters light up, and they turn off one by one starting from 
the right end. It will take a while to complete formatting, especially if you are formatting a large-capacity 
disk. 


This indicates the size of the unformatted area on the hard disk. 





SETUP 





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The segments turn off one by one from the right end as the formatting 
progresses. 


When the format operation is complete, the screen changes as follows and disk operation stops. 





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Track indicators 1-8 light up. 


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Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button. 


The screen changes from the format menu in SETUP mode to the ABS Time Base display. 








44.1kHz 


When you format the hard disk one Program (*1) is automatically set up, and “ABS 00m 005 ОО?” (ABS 
Time Base - *2) appears, indicating that the top of the Program is located. 
Now, you can start recording, playback, and editing on the D-108 using the installed hard disk. 





(*1) Program: 

You can set up a maximum of 99 Programs, limited by the available space on your hard disk. You 
can select any Program to perform recording, playback, and edit (Program Select function). You 
may also name the Programs to facilitate managing individual songs (Program Title Edit function). 
You can delete unnecessary Programs (Program Delete function). For more information, refer to the 
User’s Guide. 








(2) Time Base: 

This document and the User’s Guide use the word “Time Base” frequently. This refers to the units 
to indicate the current transport position of the recorder, in other words, Absolute Time. 

The D-108 also uses MTC (MIDI timecode) and BAR/BEAT/CLK (bar/beat/clock). An MTC value is 
a relative time value calculated by adding an MTC offset value to the ABS time value. BAR/BEAT/ 
CLK indicates a position within a song of D-108’s tempo map based on the MIDI clock position 
pointer. You can switch to any of these units as follows. For more information on the Time Base, 
refer to the User’s Guide. 


• When ABS Time Base appears on the display, hold down the DISP SEL key and press the EXECUTE/YES key 
repeatedly to switch among these units. 


ABS Time Base BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base MTC Time Base 


Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk 


It is a good idea to check the available recording time after you format the disk. To do so, press the DISP SEL 
key to display the REMAIN time indication, which indicates the available recording time and recording space 
in the selected Time Base unit. (The following example shows a disk with 6 hours 38 minutes 54 seconds (06h 
38m 54s) of available recording time and 2.0GB of space.) 




















<Note> 

The REMAIN time values are based on a mono track recording. If you wish to record on multiple 
tracks, you can find out how many minutes of a song you can record by dividing the REMAIN time 
value by the number of tracks. Check the REMAIN value each time before you make a new recording. 














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Press the DISP SEL key to return to the previous Time Base display. 


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Using a SCSI drive 


The D-108 has a SCSI terminal to connect an external SCSI drive, which enables you to use an MO, Zip, or fixed 
drive as a current disk drive. 

For more information on SCSI drives supported by the D-108, refer to the “List of drives with guaranteed 
operation” in the User’s Guide. 

The following instructions assume that you already have an external SCSI drive and disk. 





MO drive & MO disk 
SCSI cable 


zip drive & zip cartridge 











SCSI terminator 


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* You can also use a fixed SCSI disk. че 


Installing а detachable controller to the D-108 


To use only a SCSI drive as the current drive, first you need to install a detachable controller to the D-108. 
Do not remove the blank panel on the drive slot to avoid electrical shock. 




















Do not touch the blank panel. Leave it as is. 



































: f Connect and secure the connector of the 
Install the detachable controller using the hooks on the ў detachable controller using screws. 


front panel of the D-108. 


Connecting a SCSI drive to the D-108 


Connect the external SCSI drive to the SCSI connector (D-sub, 25-pin) on the rear panel of the D-108. 
Read the following notes on handling SCSI drives and disks, and the “Notes on connections” and “SCSI ID 
number setting” sections thoroughly. 





<Notes on handling SCSI drive and disks> 
e SCSI drives and disks are made of precision parts. Follow the instruction below when you handle or 
store them. 
* Do not drop them or apply strong impact to them. 
* Do not expose them to strong vibrations. 
* Do not expose them to substantial changes in temperature or humidity. 
* Do not locate them in dusty places. 
* Do not expose them to dripping water. 
* Do not place them near devices that generate strong magnetic fields. 


e Malfunction or misuse of the unit may cause the data recorded on SCSI disks to be erased. 
We recommend that you save important recordings to a DAT, adat, or SCSI disk. Fostex is not 
responsible for any damages due to erased data or any consequential damages caused by use of the 
D-108. 











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<Notes on connection> 
e Before making connections, make sure that both the D-108 and the SCSI drive are turned off. 


e Up to two SCSI drives may be connected on a SCSI chain with the D-108. 
Connect one SCSI drive as a “current drive” for real-time recording/playback. (Refer to “SCSI ID 
number setting” below.) 
Refer to the main Owner’s Manual for more information on connecting a SCSI drive as a back-up 
drive. 














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e The SCSI connector on the D-108 is a 25-pin connector compatible with Macintosh computers. 
Use a cable with connectors that conform to the standards for connecting a SCSI drive. 


e The last SCSI drive on the SCSI chain should be terminated. Install a SCSI terminator, or turn the 
termination switch to “on” if the drive has a termination switch (like a Zip drive). 


<SCSI ID number setting> 
e Be sure to set the SCSI ID number for the SCSI drive correctly, according to the purpose of the drive 
(as a current drive or a back-up drive). The ID setting is very important. 





Using the SCSI drive as a current drive юа» Select any number from 0 to 5, but not “6.” 











Using the SCSI drive as a back-up drive =P Select “6.” 











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Formatting a SCSI disk 


After you make the connection, follow the steps below to format a removable or fixed disk in a SCSI drive. To 
perform real-time recording and playback on the D-108, you need to format a disk. 

The instructions here assume that only a removable SCSI drive is connected to the D-108 as the current drive, 
and an E-IDE hard disk is not installed. 


Connect the power cables for the D-108 and the SCSI drive to an AC outlet. 





<Note> 


Be sure to connect the power cable to an AC outlet of the correct voltage as specified in the User’s 
Guide. 





Turn on the power to the D-108 and the SCSI drive. 
The ROM version and date of the D-108 appears, then the following series of messages appear, depending 
on the type of SCSI drive (removable or fixed). 


Removable SCSI drive disk Fixed SCSI drive disk 





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The SCSI ID number and the name of the connected SCSI drive Í 
appear. If you are using a fixed disk, press the EXECUTE/YES 
key to proceed to Record mode selection. 


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Insert an unformatted disk in the SCSI drive. 


The D-108 indicates [Unformat!] on the display, then the Format menu in SETUP mode, indicating the SCSI 
drive ID number. 


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Press the EXECUTE/YES key. 


The D-108 indicates the menu for Record mode selection. The default selection is [8track format?]. 
Another option is [4track format?]. (Refer to the following page for more details.) 


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Use the JOG dial to select the desired Record mode. 


You may select [8track format] or [4track format]. [8track format] is a common selection. 


If you also wish to use the disk on a four-track multitracker, FD-4, for recording and playback, select [4track 


format]. 





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Record mode 


8-track format 


4-track format 





Quantization 


16 bit linear 


16 bit linear 





Sampling frequency 


44.1kHz/48kHz 


44.1kHz/48kHz 





Available recording time 


About 17min/100MB (converted one track) 


About 17min/100MB (converted one track) 





Compatible media 


E-IDE hard disk 
SCSI fixed disk 


SCSI removable disk 
(MO disk, Zip disk) 
SCSI fixed disk 





Recording track 


8 tracks 


4 tracks 





Recording capability 


* 8-track simultaneous recording of adat 
digital inputs or eight analog inputs 


*8-track simultaneous recording of S/P DIF 
digital signals (two inputs) and analog 
signals (six inputs) 


* 4-track simultaneous recording of S/P DIF 
digital signals (two inputs) and analog 
signals (two inputs) 

* 4-track simultaneous recording of four 
analog inputs 

* 4-track simultaneous recording of adat 
digital inputs (from adat outputs 1-4) 





Save/load 





Save and load using a back-up SCSI drive, 
DAT, or adat 





Save and load using a back-up SCSI drive, 
DAT, or adat 











<Note> 





disk type. 


Actual available recording time obtained by disk formatting may vary depending on the 





Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the EXECUTE/YES key. 


When the D-108 starts formatting, it displays the size of the unformatted area on the disk, and counts down 
as formatting proceeds. Also, the segments in the column of the level meters light up, and turn off one 


by one starting at right, indicating the status of the format operation. It will take a while to complete 


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When the format operation is completed, the screen changes as follows and the disk operation stops. 


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The [#] mark indicates the SCSI ID number and 
the [*****] mark indicates the size of unformatted 


area on the hard disk (e.g., 350MB). 


[COMPLETED]!] appears and the disk stops. 








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Press the EKIT/NO key or the STOP button. 
The D-108 guits the format menu in SETUP mode, and the display changes to ABS Time Base indication. 





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Formatting іп [8track format] mode: Formatting in [4track format] mode: 
Track indicators 1-8 light up on the display. Track indicators 1-4 light up on the display. 


One Program (*1) is automatically set up after the disk format operation, and “ABS 00m 005 ООЁ” (ABS Time 
Base - *2) appears, indicating that the top of the Program is located. 
Now, you can start recording, playback, and editing on the D-108 using the connected SCSI disk. 





(*1) Program: 

You can set up a maximum of 99 Programs, depending on the available space on your SCSI disk. 
You can select any Program to perform recording, playback, and edit (Program Select function). 
You may also name the Programs to facilitate song management (Program Title Edit function). You 
can delete unnecessary Programs (Program Delete function). For more information, refer to the 
User’s Guide. 

Programs on the SCSI disk are numbered with prefix “S” (e.g., [501]) to differentiate them from the 
Programs оп the E-IDE hard disk (e.g., [PO1]). 








(2) Time Base: 
Refer to page 8 for an explanation and additional information on the selection of Time Bases. 











Checking the available recording time (REMAIN) on a formatted disk 


It is a good idea to check the available recording time after you format the disk. To do so, press the DISP SEL 
key to display the REMAIN time indication, which indicates the available recording time and recording space 
in the selected Time Base. The following example shows a disk with 42 minutes 54 seconds of available 
recording time and 225 MB of space. 





<Note> 

The REMAIN time values are based on a mono track recording. If you wish to record on multiple 
tracks, you can find out how many minutes of a song you can record by dividing the REMAIN time 
value by the number of tracks. Check the REMAIN value before you make each new recording. 














Time remaining 





REMAIN Space remaining 





44.1kHz 











Press the DISP SEL key to return to the previous Time Base display. 





<Ejecting the removable disk from the SCSI drive> 
Press and hold down the STOP button and press the EXIT/NO key to eject the disk from the SCSI 
drive. 








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Using two current drives 


In addition to using an F-IDE hard disk ora SCSI drive as the sole current drive, you may also use an F-IDE 
hard disk installed in the D-108 along with a SCSI drive connected to the unit. To format these two current 
drives, follow the steps below. 


When you turn on the power to all the devices, usually the E-IDE hard disk will start up as the current drive. 
Therefore, you will first format the E-IDE hard disk, then use the [Disk Format?] menu in the SETUP menu to 
format the SCSI disk. 


These instructions assume that you have finished formatting the E-IDE hard disk according to the procedure 
described on page 8 and that now you are going to format the SCSI drive disk. Currently, the display 
indicates the top of Program 1 (ABS О) which was created after the hard disk format operation. 




































































E-IDE hard disk 


1. Press the DISP SEL key twice to enter SETUP mode. 











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2. Press the ЕХЕСИТЕ/ҮЕ$ key. 


The D-108 enters SETUP mode and displays the SETUP mode menu used prior to shut down. 
With the default setting, [Drive Sel.?] menu appears. 


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3. Turn the JOG dial to select the [Disk Format?] menu and press the EXECUTE/YES key. 
[IDE] flashes, indicating the IDE disk is currently selected. 


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4. Turn the JOG dial clockwise to change [IDE] to [SCS] and press the EXECUTE/YES key. 
[No SCSI Disk!] appears momentarily, then a flashing [SCSI #] appears. 





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5. Insert an unformatted SCSI disk into the drive and press the EXECUTE/YES key. 
The display asks whether you wish to format the SCSI disk. (“#” represents the SCSI ID number, and “*****” 
represents the disk name.) The “?” mark of [SURE?] flashes. 





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6. Press the EXECUTE/YES key again. 


The Record mode selection menu appears on the display. 

The rest of the procedure is the same as described on page 13. Select the desired Record mode and execute 
the format operation. When the format operation is completed, press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button 
to exit SETUP mode. The display automatically shows the Time Base indication for the E-IDE hard disk. 
To use the SCSI drive as a current drive, you need to switch the current drive setting as explained in the 
following “Selecting a current drive” section. 





<Note> 
To eject the SCSI disk after formatting, press the EJECT button on the SCSI drive. 


Selecting a current drive 


As explained earlier, turning on the power to the D-108 and both E-IDE and SCSI drives causes the E-IDE hard 
disk to start up as a current drive. If you wish to use the SCSI drive as a current drive, you need to set the 
[Drive Sel.?] (Selecting a current drive) menu in SETUP mode. Follow the steps below to do so. These instructions 
assume that the Time Base indication for the E-IDE hard disk appears on the display and that the recorder 
section is stopped. 











1. Press the DISP SEL key twice to enter SETUP mode. 


2. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. 
The D-108 enters SETUP mode and shows the SETUP mode menu used prior to shutdown. 
With the default setting, the [Signature Set?] menu appears. 


3. Turn the JOG dial to select the [Drive Sel.?] menu and press the EXECUTE/YES key. 
[IDE] flashes, indicating the IDE disk is currently selected. 





4. Turn the JOG dial clockwise to select [SCSI#] and press the EXECUTE/YES key. 
SCSI (“#” represents the SCSI ID of the SCSI drive) is selected as a current drive. 


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5. Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button. 
The D-108 exits SETUP mode and indicates the top of the Program on the SCSI disk (ABS 0). 





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the Program number's prefix changes from “Р” to 
“5” 


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If you wish to switch the current drive from the SCSI drive to the E-IDE hard disk, turn off and on the 
power to the D-108, or use the [Drive Sel.?] menu as explained above. 


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Connecting a mixer 


The D-108 features recorder functions and has eight analog inputs (ANALOG IN 1-8) and eight analog 
outputs (ANALOG OUT 1-8). 

To make multi-track recordings using the D-108, connect it to an external mixing console as shown in the 
figure below. Basically, the ideal mixer for this setup should have eight TAPE INs and eight BUSS OUTs (or 
GROUP OUTs). However, you may also use a mixer with eight TAPE INs and four BUSS OUTs. 





<Note> 
Be sure to turn off the power to all devices before connecting the mixing console. 











Connecting a mixer that has eight TAPE INs and eight BUSS OUTs (or GROUP OUTs) 
Connect TAPE INs 1-8 of the mixer to ANALOG OUTs 1-8 of the D-108, and connect BUSS OUTs (GROUP 
OUTs) 1-8 to ANALOG INs 1-8 of the D-108. With this example, you can make simultaneous eight-track 
recordings. 


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Connecting a mixer that has eight TAPE INs and four BUSS OUTs (or GROUP OUTs) 
Connect TAPE INs 1-8 of the mixer to ANALOG OUTs 1-8 of the D-108, and connect BUSS OUTs (GROUP 
OUTs) 1-4 to ANALOG INs 1-4 of the D-108. 

In this case, first record Tracks 1-4, then re-patch the cables to record Tracks 5-8. It would be convenient 
to connect a patch bay between the D-108’s ANALOG INs and the mixer’s BUSS OUTs (GROUP OUTs) so that 
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After you finish preparing a recording media and connecting a mixer, you can start basic recording using the 
D-108. 


Initial settings 


You need to reset all the controls on the D-108 to their initial settings according to the controls and switches 
on the mixer before you proceed to the next step. This procedure is called “Initialize” in this Guide and in the 
User’s Guide. The buttons and switches on the D-108 should be reset as shown below. Remember to 
“initialize the D-108” before you start a new session. 





Turn off AUTO RTN mode and 
AUTO PLAY mode. (AUTO RTN | The STORE key and RECALL 
and AUTO PLAY indicators tum off.) key LEDs turn off. 

















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“SAFE.” (The track indicators (square 
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button LED turns off.) 


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Setting sampling frequency 


You can select a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz or 48kHz on the D-108. The sampling frequency setting does 
not affect sound quality too much if you are using only analog signals. However, it becomes important if you 
transfer digital signals to and from an external digital device. For example, when you make a digital recording 
from a CD player, you need to set the D-108’s sampling frequency to 44.1kHz since the CD’s sampling 
frequency is 44.1kHz. If you use adat digital signals of 48kHz, you need to set the D-108’s sampling frequency 
to 48kHz. 

In this way, set the sampling frequency to match that of the digital signals to be recorded. The default setting 
of the sampling frequency (right after formatting or selecting a new Program) is “44.1kHz.” 

If you use this setting, you do not need to perform the steps described on the next page. You can check the 
current sampling frequency on the display. 


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<Notes on setting the sampling frequency> 

e Selecting a sampling frequency of 48kHz will cause the hard disk space to be used more than the 
setting of 44.1kHz, and the available recording time will be shorter. This will be reflected on the 
REMAIN value. 


• Do not change the sampling frequency during a session (except for a special case). If you change 
the setting, data will be played at different speeds and the values stored in the memory keys (time 
value or bar/beat/clock) will be changed. 











The following procedure assumes that the D-108 is powered on and the top of Program 1 (ABS 0) is located 
and shown on the display. 





<Sampling frequency menu> 

< Default setting: 44.1kKHz < The setting can be saved and loaded as part of the song data. 
< Options: 44.1kHz, 48kHz • The setting is stored after the power is turned off. 

< The frequency can be set for each Program. 











1. Press the DISP SEL key repeatedly to select 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. 
the SETUP mode display. The display changes as follows and the current sampling 


Pressing the key twice will change the display from the frequency value (44.1 or 48) flashes. 
REMAIN indication to the SETUP display. ([SETUP] flashes.) 


SETUP 











- 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 8 





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SETUP 





2. Press the EXECUTE/YES key 


The display shows the first layer of the SETUP mode menu. 
(With the default setting, the [Drive Sel.? ] menu appears.) 


SETUP 





6.Press the EXECUTE/YES key. 


The selection of the sampling frequency is confirmed. 


7. Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button 


3.Turn the JOG dial to select the to quit SETUP mode. 
[SampleRate ++ (setting the sampling The previous Time Base indication appears and the 
selected sampling freguency value lights up on the 
frequency) ] menu. display. 


The SETUP menu title and the current sampling frequency 
(44.1kHz or 48kHz) appear on the display. (With the 
default setting, the sampling frequency is set to 44.1kHz.) 
You can use the SHUTTLE dial or the HOLD/> key to select 
the menu. 


SETUP 





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D-108 Quick Operation Guide 


Basic analog recording 


The following explanation assumes that the D-108 has been connected to an external mixing console (as 
explained in the “Connecting a Mixer” section), and that the audio is input from the mixer’s BUSS OUT (or 


GROUP OUT) into the D-108’s ANALOG IN. 





e Initialize the D-108. 





< Check the sampling frequency. Select the desired sampling frequency, if necessary. 
Do not change the sampling frequency until you finish the session. 








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1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the 


desired recording track to set it in READY mode. 
The “ready” track indicator (a small square) flashes on 
the display. 














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A small square of the “ready” track flashes. 








Adjusting the recording level 


The D-108 does not have any recording level controls. 
You need to adjust the recording level on the device 
that outputs recording data. Use the group master 
faders on the mixer (faders that control the output 
level of BUSS OUTs 1-8). Set the recording tracks on 
the D-108 to input monitoring status so that you can 
check the level adjustment. 








2. Press the RECORD bution once. (The RECORD LED 


flashes.) 
The “ready” tracks enter the input monitoring status. 
As you raise the group output level on the mixer, the 
level meter segments of the ready tracks light up. Adjust 
the level so that the [0] to [3] level segments of the level 
meter light up at the highest peak. 
If the “OL” segments of the meter light up, the recording 
level is too high. If the recording level is too high on a 
digital recorder, the recording signal may distort, unlike 
an analog recorder. Especially, if you are recording vocal 
or acoustic instruments, the recording level may suddenly 
peak. In this case, you may want to lower the signal peak 
by applying a compressor/limiter using an insertion 
connector. 


3. Hold down the RECORD bution and press the PLAY 
bution. 


The flashing RECORD LED and the track indicator (a small 
square) light up steadily. 





Stopping recording 


4. Press the STOP button. 
When the recorder section is stopped, the [Pls Wait!] 
message appears on the display momentarily, then the 
current position appears. The ready track indicators flash. 

















Playing the recorded tracks 








5. Press the RECORD TRACK select keys for the ready 


tracks to set the tracks in the safe status. 
The flashing track indicators turn off. 


6. Hold down the STOP bution and press the REWIND 


button to locate the top of the Program (ABS 0). 
The top of the Program is immediately located in LOCATE 
ABS 0 mode. 


7. Press the PLAY bution. 
The playback starts from the top of the Program. Adjust 
the level of input signal at TAPE IN on the mixer and 
monitor the sound. 


Repeat the procedure described above to record more 
tracks (mono track or multiple tracks). You can record 
eight different sound sources on the D-108 
simultaneously. 





<Undo and redo recording> 

If you make a mistake or you are not satisfied with 
the recording, you can “undo” recording. Refer to 
the “Undo and redo recording” section below. 











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Undo and redo recording 


Everybody makes mistakes. If you make a mistake in recording, you can restore and re-do the data that 
existed before the mistake occurred. 

These functions are called “Undo” and “Redo,” and are executed by the UNDO key and REDO keys on the 
control panel. 

The Undo function enables you to cancel the latest recording or edit and restore the previous state. Using the 
Redo function after using the Undo function enables you to cancel the Undo operation and restore the latest 
recording or edit. These functions have some limitations as described in the <Note> below. 











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Redo 
Before recording ==» 
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You can repeatedly use the Undo/Redo functions until you perform one of the following 
operations: 


* You make a new recording. 

* You perform a new edit (Copy/Paste, Move/Paste, Auto Punch in/out, Erase, еїс.). 
* You turn off the power to the D-108. 

* You select a different Program. 

* You eject a disk. 











12 1. After making a recording (or playing back a newly 


recorded data), press the UNDO key. 

The D-108 displays [Undo!], then [COMPLETED !], and 
displays the previous Time Base indication. 

Undoing the recording will restore the status obtained 
before recording. 














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displays the previous Time Base indication. 
Performing the Redo operation will cancel the Undo 
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D-108 Quick Operation Guide 


Multitrack recording using overdubbing 


Multitrack recording is a term for the series of processes in which you record various sound sources to 
different tracks and combine them into two mixes (Land К). This recording involves an important process 
called “overdubbing,” in which you record additional sound sources to different tracks while monitoring the 
input sound and listening to the recorded sound. The following procedure assumes that you have already 
recorded a rhythm section using a drum machine on Track 1. 


. Initialize the D-108. 
“ Check the sampling frequency. Select the desired sampling frequency, if necessary. 
Do not change the sampling frequency until you finish the session. 














1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key ofthe desired 5. Press and hold down the RECORD button and press 


overdubbing track to set it in READY mode. the PLAY button. (Take) 
The “ready” track’s indicator (a small square) flashes on Play the sound source accompanying the Track 1 sound 
the display. in the same way as during the rehearsal. 

2.Press the RECORD button once. 6. When you finish overdubbing, stop the recorder, 


The ready tracks enter input monitoring status, and the locate the top of the Program, and play the 
other tracks enter playback monitoring status. overdubbed sound as explained in the “Basic 


3. Press the PLAY button to play the Program from Recording And Playback.” 
the beginning. (Rehearsal) If you are not satisfied with your overdubbing, perform 
Adjust the level of the playback monitoring sound the Undo function and record again. 


(rhythm sound on Track 1) on the mixer. Play the sound 
source to overdub and adjust the recording level on the IN the same way, overdub the necessary tracks. 
mixer. 


4.When you finish rehearsing, locate the top of the 
Program for the actual take. 


Ping-pong recording 


Ping-pong recording is a recording process in which you mix the playback sound of multiple tracks and 
record the mix on an empty track. Ping-pong recording enables you to use previously-recorded tracks in a 
new recording. In this way, you can overdub more sound sources using a limited number of tracks. The 
following procedure explains how to ping-pong record the sound sources recorded on Tracks 1-6 to Tracks 
7 and 8. Once you ping-pong record the tracks, you cannot apply effects to the individual tracks. If necessary, 
apply effects on the mixer prior to ping-pong recording. 





• Initialize the D-108. 
< Check the sampling frequency. Select the desired sampling frequency, if necessary. 
Do not change the sampling frequency until you finish the session. 











1. Locate the top of the Program. 7.When you finish ping-pong recording, stop the D- 


2.Press the RECORD TRACK select keys for Tracks 108 and play Tracks 7 and 8. 


If you are not satisfied with your overdubbing, perform 
7 and 8 to set the tracks to READY mode. Т. ла PAT AE e ЖЕЗ & P 


3. Press the RECORD button once. (Rehearsal) After ping-pong recording, you can erase unnecessary 
data from Tracks 1-6 so that you can use them for new 


4. Play the Program on the D-108 from the beginning recordings. 
to send Tracks 1-6 sounds to Tracks 7 and 8, and Instead of emptying the tracks, you may use the “Track 


5 É Exchange” menu in SETUP mode to move data to 
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5. Locate the top of the Program. information. 


6. Press and hold down the RECORD button on the 
D-108 and press the PLAY button. (Take) 


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After overdubbing and ping-pong recording, you can mik all track data into two channel stereo data and 
record it onto your master recorder. This final process of multitrack recording is called “mixdown.” 

The mixdown signals are usually output from the mixer’s STEREO OUT L/R. Connect the master recorder 
inputs to the STEREO OUT L/R connectors. 





e Initialize the D-108. 
• Check the sampling frequency. Select the desired sampling frequency, if necessary. 
Do not change the sampling frequency until you finish the session. 











1. Set all tracks to the SAFE status. 5. Locate the top of the Program. 
2. Locate the top of the Program on the D-108. 6. Start recording on the master recorder. (Take) 
3. Set the master recorder to REC-STANDBY mode. 7.Press the PLAY button on the D-108 to start 
4. Play the Program from the beginning and adjust playing the Program from the beginning. 
the recording level on the master recorder while 8. When mixdown is completed, stop the master 
adjusting the tonal quality and mix balance of the recorder and the D-108. 


playback sound from the mixer. (Rehearsal) 
Adjust the input level on the master recorder so that 
the STEREO OUT L/R meters on the mixer respond to 
the same degree as the level meters on the master 
recorder. 


Recording ina new Program 


The explanation so far has been based on one Program set up when you format a current drive (E-IDE hard 
disk or SCSI disk). You may create up to 99 Programs, depending on the available disk space. Multiple 
Programs do not interfere with each other. You can record, play, and edit each Program independently, 
which facilitates song management. This section explains how to set up a new Program on the disk. Refer to 
the main User’s Guide for more information regarding Programs. 


1. While the D-108 is stopped, hold down the HOLD/ 3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. 


> key and press the STORE key. The D-108 sets up a new Program (Program 2) and 
The display indicates [Select РСМ!] momentarily, then enters the [Title Edit] menu in SETUP mode, showing 
shows the title of Program 1. The Program number the following display. In this example, we use the default 


and [SURE?] flash. title. You can change the title later. Refer to the User’s 
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D-108 Quick Operation Guide 





Program until you finish the session. 





<Selecting the desired Program from multiple Programs> 
If you have set up multiple Programs on the disk, you first need to select the target Program prior to 
recording, playback, or edit. To select a Program, follow the steps below. Do not select a different 


1. While the D-108 is stopped, hold down the HOLD/> key and press the STORE key. 
[Select PGM!] appears momentarily, then the number and title of the current Program appear. 


2. Turn the JOG dial clockwise or counter-clockwise. 
The numbers and titles of the Programs on the disk appear in turn. 


3. Select the desired Program number and press the EXECUTE/YES key. 
The top of the selected Program appears in ABS Time Base (ABS 0). 








Basic Locate function 


The Locate function enables you to locate the desired point (move the current position of the recorder) 
immediately. There are two locate methods: storing the desired locate point (time or bar/beat/clock value) 
into the memory keys, and locating the point without storing it. 

This section explains “Locating the top of the Program” and “Locating the last recording point in the Program” 
and do not involve storing locate points. Refer to the User’s Guide for information on storing and locating 


locate points. 





ABS 0 


On the D-108, the top of the Program on the disk is called “ABS 0” and the end of the recorded area is called “REC END.” 
(If the Program has no data recorded, ABS 0 corresponds to REC END.) You can use this function to locate the ABS 0 or 
REC END point immediately, regardless of the current recorder position. 


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Locating the top of the Program 

You can immediately move to the top of the Program 
(ABS 0), regardless of the current position of the 
Program. 


1. Press and hold down the STOP button, and press 
the REWIND button. 





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current position of the Program. 


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D-108 Ouick Орегайоп Guide 


Playback using the Vari-pitch function 


This section explains how to change the playback speed of the recorder using the Vari Pitch function. 
You can set the playback speed in the range of +6.0% to -6.0% in 0.1% increments. The VARI PITCH key turns 
Vari Pitch mode on and off. When the function is turned on, the VARI PITCH LED lights up. 


When the function is turned off, the LED turns off. 





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1. Press the PLAY button to play the D-108. 


2.Press the VARI PITCH key. 
The VARI PITCH key LED lights up on the display, 
indicating that the Vari Pitch function is turned on. 


3. Press the RECALL key, then press the VARI PITCH 
key. 
The current pitch data flashes on the display, indicating 


that you can change the pitch data now. (The [%] mark 
flashes.) 





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4. Set the desired pitch data using the JOG dial. 
Rotating the JOG dial enables you to hear changes in 
playback speed. Rotating the dial clockwise increases 
the speed, and rotating it counter-clockwise decreases 
the speed. 





To continue the playback with the Vari Pitch function on, 
press the EXIT/NO key. 

The D-108 exits Vari Pitch data edit mode, indicates the 
previous Time Base display, and continues playing with 
the Vari Pitch you just set. 











5. To turn off Vari Pitch mode, press the VARI PITCH 
key. 
The VARI PITCH LED turns off, the Vari Pitch function 
is cancelled, and the D-108 resumes playback at normal 
speed. 


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6. If you wish to play back data at the current Vari 
Pitch again, press the VARI PITCH key to turn the 


LED on. 

You can turn the Vari Pitch function on and off and 
edit the pitch data while the D-108 is playing or stopped, 
but not during recording. 

However, if the Vari Pitch function has already been 
turned on and the pitch data was specified before you 
started recording, the D-108 will record using the 
current Vari Pitch. 





<Note> 

e Even if the pitch data is 0.0% (no speed 
change), pressing the VARI PITCH key will still 
turn on the VARI PITCH function. The speed 
is not changed, but the Vari Pitch is turned 
on. 


• The Vari Pitch function is automatically turned 
off under the following conditions: 


1. You have turned off and on the power to the D-108. (The 
pitch data will be reset to 0.0%.) 


2. You have set “Slave mode setting” in SETUP mode to ON. 
(The pitch data previously set will be maintained.) 


3. You have specified a track (or adat) for “Digital input track 
setting” in SETUP mode, and [DIGITAL] lights up on the 
display. (The pitch data previously set is retained.) Or, [EXT 
SYNC] lights up on the display as the D-108 synchronizes 
with the Digital In clock or WORD IN. 











D-108 Quick Operation Guide 


Owner’s Manual reference pages 


This section lists the reference page numbers for the D-108’s functions and features explained in the Owner’s 
manual. 


Reference page 


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This chapter describes the main features of the D-108. 


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This chapter describes important notes you need to read before you start using the D-108. 


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This chapter explains the functions of the keys, buttons, and connectors on the front panel, display, and rear 
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This chapter describes items you need to remember when you operate the D-108. 


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This chapter describes formatting the current апа back-up drive disks. 


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This chapter explains how to set up, select, delete, and name the Programs. 


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This chapter explains how to perform Auto Punch-in/out and Manual Punch-in/out. 


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This chapter explains how to record S/P DIF or adat digital signals using an external digital device. 


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This chapter explains how to record using the Metronome function of the D-108. 


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This chapter explains how to locate the desired point. 


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This chapter explains how to locate a certain point in a track using the Envelope function. 


Preview TUMCTIOM sa аана даацын наанаа одавао нанар даа анааан da danuka NG аА ДАКЕ Шаа наа 65 
This chapter describes previewing fade-in and fade-out at the stored locate points (edit points). 


Track Edit fUNCtION........cesseeeseeeesscnsesneeenseeeneecsneensneenseeensoceneecenseceneecensensneensneeneneensatenstensauensueneenenseneneenensenseceneaseneecensenead 67 
This chapter describes track edit functions, such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, and Erase. 

MIDI SYNChroniZation..........sssscsserseeseeeeenseeesenseresenseeecensneesenseeeceneeeeseneeecensneeceneeseuenseaneneeeeeneaseuensereneneoreneneaeenenearaneneereneneees 75 
This chapter describes a synchronization system that uses the MIDI function and the Slave function of the D- 
108. 

Saving and loading: Song dala: si sssrosaasa sêdene daa soang ah инн нын нинин нына Нан НИНЕН анны 88 


This chapter explains how to save song data (recorded оп the current drive) to an external DAT, adat, or a 
back-up SCSI disk, and load the saved data back to the current drive. 


SETUP he css aces ИА НЕСИ НАННЫН ИРЕН КАЧКАН ЕНЕН КИНИНИ НИНЕН vost cundgrestccmtencaiee 106 
This chapter explains how to change the default settings so that the D-108 will operate at the best condition. 


MIDI Implementation Chatt..........sssesssssssssssesneseseeenseensenseeensseseeeneecensensatenseteneonseceneeseeeneensnrensotenseneaeenseteneeneeceneeceneensanenee 125 
This chart details various MIDI functions. 


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