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PORTASTUDIO MF-P01
Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut of
f, remo ve the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to
the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or
one has to be fi tted , then follow the instructions
given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOT
make any connection to
the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E
or by the safety earth symbol
ç
or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated
appro ved type should be used and be sure to re-fi t
the fuse co ver.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
Important Safety Instructions ............................ 2
An introduction to the MF-P01 ........................... 4 Multitrack recording - a brief introduction................................................... 4
Some safety notes and precautions ............... 4
What you need to make recordings ............... 6
Connecting the MF-P01.................................. 6
Parts of the MF-P01 ........................................... 7
Recording tracks ............................................. 10 Setting up ..................................................... 10
Setting the level ............................................ 10
Recording the first track .............................. 11
Recording the next track (overdubbing) ...... 11
Mixing down tracks.......................................... 12 Setting up ..................................................... 12
Mixdown ....................................................... 13
Hints and advanced tips ................................. 13 Recording techniques .................................. 13Recording electric guitars .......................... 13
Recording with effects ................................ 14
When youre not recording ......................... 14
Recording more than four tracks ................ 14
Tr oubleshooting ............................................... 15
Specifications .................................................. 15
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PORTASTUDIO MF-P01 3
CAUTION:
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Read all of these Instructions.
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Save these Instructions for later use.
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Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the
audio equipment.
1) Read Instructions
- All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions
- The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings
- All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions
- All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5) Cleaning
- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
6) Attachments
- Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture
- Do not use this product near water -
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories
- Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing seri-
ous injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9)
A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
10)
V entilation
- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manu-
facturers instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources
- This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to
the operating instructions.
12) Grounding or Polarization
- This product may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug hav-
ing one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.\
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replac\
e
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-
ized plug.
13) 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 product.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding
- If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
"Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
15) Lightning
- For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
16) Power Lines
- An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
17) Overloading
- Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk
of fire or electric shock.
18) Object and Liquid Entry
- Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or elec-
tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19) Servicing
- Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-
age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel.
20) Damage Requiring Service
- Unplug this product from
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a)
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b)
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the prod-
uct.
c)
if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d)
if the product does not operate normally by following the oper-
ating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other con-
trols may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal opera-
tion.
e)
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f)
when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -
this indicates a need for service.
21) Replacement Parts
- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
22) Safety Check
- Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting
- The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
24) Heat
- The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
