Fostex CR500 owner manual Use the numeric keys or Menu dial to edit the volume label

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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)

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4)Use the numeric keys or [MENU] dial to edit the volume label.

You can enter a desired alphanumeric character at the flashing point.

You can move the flashing point by using

the [SKIP/CURSOR ] keys. You can clear the character at the flashing point by pressing the [CLEAR/+10] key.

5)After completing editing, press the [ENTER/ YES] key to set the volume label.

6)Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Audio format type" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The current format type flashes ("CD-DA" flashes by default) and you can now select the format type.

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You can select a desired format type from among "CD-DA" and various "BWF" types (see the table below). To make an audio CD, select "CD-DA". To record WAV files, select any one of "BWF" types shown be- low.

CD-DA: 44.1kHz/16Bit (Default)

BWF (44.1/16): 44.1kHz/16Bit

BWF (44.1/24): 44.1kHz/24Bit

BWF (48/16): 48kHz/16Bit

BWF (48/24): 48kHz/24Bit

BWF (88.2/24): 88.2kHz/24Bit

BWF (96/24): 96kHz/24Bit

7)Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired format type and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

8)Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "[EXECUTE]" and press the [ENTER/YES] key. (To cancel formatting, select "[EXIT]".)

Formatting starts and the display shows the formatting status.

The screen below shows an example when the disc is formatted by "BWF (48/24)".

When formatting completes, "Completed" is shown and the unit exits the MENU mode. The display shows the Home screen.

On the Home screen immediately after the disc has been formatted, track display is blank while the Fs and Bit information of the disc is shown.

After the CD-R/RW disc has been format- ted, you can now make a recording with the CR500. See "Chapter 5: Recording" (from page 39) for details.

<Note>: You can re-format a format- ted disc by the "Format" menu item of the "DISK UTILITY" menu in the MENU mode (see "Formatting a disk [Format]" on page 86).

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Contents 8588076000 CD-R/RW Master RecorderCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Safety instructions/Contents Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of contents Recording aWAV file Playback in the Memory Play modeSelecting a song to be played back Play Setup menu About Menu mode SYS Setup menuDisk Utility menu About this manual Precautions on installation CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Overview OverviewSupporting two recording formats Main featuresVarious playback modes High-performance CD-R/RW drive builtEasy-to-see large display and level meters Fader start function USB keyboard can be used for file name entry, etcVersatile analog and digital connectability For worldwide usePreparation before using the CR500 Press the ENTER/YES key Power connectionRealtime clock setting Press the Power switch to turn on the CR500Press the ENTER/YES key again Using the numeric keysAfter editing date/time data, press the ENTER/YES key Handling of CD-R/RW discs Initial format of the CD-R/RW disc Usable discs Format typesCD-DA format audio CD including a commercially available CD Unformatted CD-R/RW discUnused formatted CD-R/RW disc Recorded CD-R/RW discRecordable time and the maximum number of tracks Initial format of a discPress the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray Use the numeric keys or Menu dial to edit the volume label Page Format type Weak contrast Adjusting display contrastStrong contrast Front panel section Rear panel section Screen details Front panelRear panel CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Names and functionsFront panel section About Non-shift mode and Shift modeAudio file and audio track LCD display KeyDISPLAY/ Contrast key EXIT/NO key Memory Play modeCLEAR/+10 key Shift keySKIP/CURSOR keys Menu dial/ENTER/YES keyTransport control keys OPEN/CLOSE key REC RDY keyLevel meters Repeat keyRear panel section Track remaining time Screen detailsTime information Disc elapsed timeWAV file Play modeFile name Total time indication examplePlayback FS/Playback bit Audio file or audio track informationInput selection Record modeCurrent track Next trackFile SEL screen SYS Setup menu screenPlay Setup menu screen Disk Utility menu screenCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Connection ConnectionAnalog audio device Connecting to other devicesNumeric keyboard Fader start connectionControl keys USB keyboardFunction keys Shortcut keysCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Recording Finalizing ClosingPreparation for recording Connecting a sound sourceBWF formatted CD-R/RW disc CD-DA formatted CD-R/RW disc Selecting the input Adjusting recording levels for analog input onlyExamples below is shown Starting recording Recording a WAV fileStopping recording Checking the recorded audio file Press the REC RDY key to disable the record ready modePlaying back a recorded audio file While stopped, press the OPEN/CLOSE key Closing a discRecording a CD-DA track Creating an audio CD STOP/HOME key Rewind key Play key Checking the recorded audio trackPlaying back the recorded audio track Space keyFinalizing a disc Selecting a song to be played back Method 1 Using the SKIP/CURSOR keysMethod 2 Using the Memory How to use the CLEAR/+10 keyMenu list screen Method 3 Using the File SEL screenGo down the menu to the File SEL menu While stopped, press the ENTER/YES keyCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Recording Playback in the Memory Play mode Playback in the Program Play modeCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Playback/Locate About play mode Home screen of the ALL Play mode Playback in the ALL Play modeBackward cueing Waveform screen in the scrub modeCueing Digital scrubPlayback in the Program Play mode While stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Creating the play listAbove To insert a song between songs in the play list Move the cursor to Play Mode and press the ENTER/YES keyDeleting all songs in the play list Deleting a song form the play listMove the cursor to Save and press the ENTER/YES key Playback in the Memory Play mode While TNO is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Assigning audio data to a memoryWhile Save is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Replacing the audio file in a memory bank Editing the start time/end time by entering time data Editing a memory nameExample when you select END Example when you select StartAfter entering the desired time, press the ENTER/YES key Deleting memory play data Example when you select SCRUB-EThen press the ENTER/YES key File SEL/ DIR SEL keyLocating an audio file or audio track Locate/skip functionsLocating the specific ABS time Locate ABS 0/Locate REC END Skipping between audio files or audio tracksSKIP/CURSOR key Key Locating a point by entering a timeAfter entering the time, press the Locate Disk Utility menu CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode System Setup menuAbout Menu mode SYS Setup menu Play Setup menuMain menu name Contents About Menu modeSys User Save Adjust RTCSys User Load While SYS Setup is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Basic procedure for using the SYS Setup menuWhile the recorder is stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Selecting File name mode Default file name setting Default File NameDefault file name Scene NAME/TAKE Number setting Input selection Select Input Unbalanced. This is the defaultAnalog Peak hold time setting Peak Hold Digital output signal format selection Digital OutUSB keyboard type setting Keyboard Sel Reference level setting Ref. LevelLoading SYS Setup data Sys User Load Saving SYS Setup data Sys User SaveInitializing flash memory Sys Initial Memory Initializing system memory data Sys Default SetROM version checking Version CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode Play Setup menu Basic procedure for using the Play Setup menuOff Repeat mode on/off Repeat Play mode selection Play ModeOff Auto play on/off when powered on Power On Play Auto play mode on/off Auto PlayOff Recorder stops after starting up default Finalize CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode Disk Utility menuWhile Format is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Formatting a disc FormatPress the ENTER/YES key to start formatting the disc Press the ENTER/YES key to rewrite the system file Rewriting the file system Rewrite File SysEdit the file name Editing a file name Edit file nameTo exit the Menu mode, press the STOP/ Home key Press the ENTER/YES key to delete the file Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete FileFinalized BWF discs Restoring a deleted audio file Restore Del. FilePress any operation key on the panel Finalizing a disc FinalizeCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Specifications SpecificationsCR500 main specifications Recording medium Sampling frequency fs/ Quantization bit Signal to noise ratioExternal dimensions Weight Power requirements Power consumption482 Physical dimensionsAffect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC DirectiveFor the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Fostex CO