Fostex FR-2 owner manual Setting the realtime clock

FR-2Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2)

Setting the realtime clock

The FR-2 offers the realtime clock and the time data is shown on the display . Realtime clock data itself can be used as a file name when a new audio file is created on the card (i.e. the file name shows the creation date/time of the file).

Realtime clock data

<Notes>: By default, the realtime clock is adjusted to the local time of the factory when shipped. Therefore, set the time to your local time before using the unit.

You can adjust the realtime clock from the "Adjust Real Time Clock" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode. See "Adjusting the real time clock" on page 85 for details.

<Notes>: By default, when an audio file is created, the realtime clock data is automatically used as the file name (we call it "default file name"). The file name is shown on the display as in the example below (pointed by the arrow).

You can select the default file name between "realtime clock data" and "scene name + take number" from the "File Name Mode" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode. Also, when the "scene name + take number" option is selected in this menu item, you can set the desired scene name and take number using the "Default File Name" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode.

File name

*See "Selecting default file name type" and "Setting the default scene name" on pages 81 and 82.

<Note>: The FR-2 is equipped with a lithium battery which operates the realtime clock. Normally, the battery life is approximately four or five years. When battery voltage drops down to the specific level, the following warning message appears (the warning message can be dismissed by pressing the [ENTER] key).

If this warning message appears, ask your local Fostex dealer or service station for replacing the lithium battery (the battery cannot be replaced by a user).

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