Fostex CR500 owner manual Current track, Next track, Record mode, Input selection

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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)

• Current track

Shows the track number of the currently selected file (or track). When recording a WAV file, a file name is also shown (if the disc is blank, only the track number is shown). When recording a CD-DA track, only the track number is shown.

• Next track

When recording a WAV file, a file name of the next audio file is shown. When recording a CD-DA track, only the next track number is shown.

• Remaining recordable time/remaining number of recordable tracks

Shows the remaining recordable time on the disc by the current Fs/bit setting in min- utes/seconds, as well as the remaining number of recordable tracks.

• Record mode

Shows the record mode (including recording Fs, bit and format) of the disc currently loaded as below. The record mode is conformed to the format type you select when formatting a disc.

CD-DA disc

BWF disc (FS and BIT information is shown as well as "WAV", as below.)

• Input selection

Shows the currently selected input source (analog or digital).

You can select the input using the "Select Input" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" in the MENU mode (see page 76).

Shown when "Analog" is selected (default).

The recorder can record the analog audio signals fed to the [ANALOG INPUT] connectors on the rear panel.

Shown when "Digital" is selected.

The recorder can record the digital audio signal fed to the [DIGITAL INPUT] con- nector on the rear panel. When the unit is not receiving a correct digital signal, "DIGITAL" flashes and the recorder input is muted.

• Channel status of digital input

When "Select Input" is set to "Digital" and the unit is receiving a correct digital signal, the channel status of the digital signal is shown.

Shows L channel data of bytes 1, 2, 3

and 4 from right in hexadecimal.

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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 Playback in the Memory Play mode Recording aWAV fileSelecting a song to be played back About Menu mode SYS Setup menu Play Setup menuDisk Utility menu About this manual Precautions on installation CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Overview OverviewSupporting two recording formats Main featuresHigh-performance CD-R/RW drive built Various playback modesEasy-to-see large display and level meters Versatile analog and digital connectability USB keyboard can be used for file name entry, etcFor worldwide use Fader start functionPreparation before using the CR500 Realtime clock setting Power connectionPress the Power switch to turn on the CR500 Press the ENTER/YES keyUsing the numeric keys Press the ENTER/YES key againAfter editing date/time data, press the ENTER/YES key Usable discs Initial format of the CD-R/RW discFormat types Handling of CD-R/RW discsUnused formatted CD-R/RW disc Unformatted CD-R/RW discRecorded CD-R/RW disc CD-DA format audio CD including a commercially available CDInitial format of a disc Recordable time and the maximum number of tracksPress the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray Use the numeric keys or Menu dial to edit the volume label Page Format type Adjusting display contrast Weak contrastStrong contrast Rear panel Front panelCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Names and functions Front panel section Rear panel section Screen detailsAbout Non-shift mode and Shift mode Front panel sectionAudio file and audio track Key LCD displayDISPLAY/ Contrast key CLEAR/+10 key Memory Play modeShift key EXIT/NO keyMenu dial/ENTER/YES key SKIP/CURSOR keysTransport control keys Level meters REC RDY keyRepeat key OPEN/CLOSE keyRear panel section Time information Screen detailsDisc elapsed time Track remaining timeFile name Play modeTotal time indication example WAV filePlayback FS/Playback bit Audio file or audio track informationCurrent track Record modeNext track Input selectionPlay Setup menu screen SYS Setup menu screenDisk Utility menu screen File SEL screenCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Connection ConnectionAnalog audio device Connecting to other devicesNumeric keyboard Fader start connectionFunction keys USB keyboardShortcut keys Control keysCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Recording Finalizing ClosingConnecting a sound source Preparation for recordingBWF 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 Recording a WAV file Starting recordingStopping recording Press the REC RDY key to disable the record ready mode Checking the recorded audio filePlaying back a recorded audio file While stopped, press the OPEN/CLOSE key Closing a discRecording a CD-DA track Creating an audio CD Playing back the recorded audio track Checking the recorded audio trackSpace key STOP/HOME key Rewind key Play keyFinalizing a disc Method 2 Using the Memory Method 1 Using the SKIP/CURSOR keysHow to use the CLEAR/+10 key Selecting a song to be played backGo down the menu to the File SEL menu Method 3 Using the File SEL screenWhile stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Menu list screenCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Recording Playback in the Program Play mode Playback in the Memory Play modeCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Playback/Locate About play mode Home screen of the ALL Play mode Playback in the ALL Play modeCueing Waveform screen in the scrub modeDigital scrub Backward cueingPlayback in the Program Play mode Creating the play list While stopped, press the ENTER/YES keyAbove To insert a song between songs in the play list Move the cursor to Play Mode and press the ENTER/YES keyDeleting a song form the play list Deleting all songs in the play listMove the cursor to Save and press the ENTER/YES key Playback in the Memory Play mode Assigning audio data to a memory While TNO is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyWhile 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 Start Example when you select ENDAfter 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 functionsSkipping between audio files or audio tracks Locating the specific ABS time Locate ABS 0/Locate REC ENDSKIP/CURSOR key Locating a point by entering a time KeyAfter entering the time, press the Locate About Menu mode SYS Setup menu CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode System Setup menuPlay Setup menu Disk Utility menuMain menu name Contents About Menu modeAdjust RTC Sys User SaveSys User Load Basic procedure for using the SYS Setup menu While SYS Setup is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyWhile the recorder is stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Default file name setting Default File Name Selecting File name modeDefault file name Scene NAME/TAKE Number setting Unbalanced. This is the default Input selection Select InputAnalog 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 Basic procedure for using the Play Setup menu CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode Play Setup menuOff Play mode selection Play Mode Repeat mode on/off RepeatOff Auto play mode on/off Auto Play Auto play on/off when powered on Power On 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 SysEditing a file name Edit file name Edit the 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 External dimensions Weight Power requirements Signal to noise ratioPower consumption Recording medium Sampling frequency fs/ Quantization bit482 Physical dimensionsAffect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC DirectiveFor the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Fostex CO

CR500 specifications

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