Fostex CR500 owner manual Connecting to other devices, Analog audio device

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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection)

Connecting to other devices

Analog audio device

Analog audio device

 

ANALOG INPUT

 

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ANALOG OUTPUT

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BALANCED [+4dBu]

UNBALANCED [-10dBV]

 

BALANCED [+4dBu]

 

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INPUT

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

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Digital audio device

Digital audio device

Fader start

Power cable

Analog audio connection (balanced/unbalanced)

The CR500 is equipped with both the balanced (XLR-3-31) and unbalanced (RCA) [ANALOG INPUT] connectors, ensuring broad compatibility. You can connect "+4dBu" signals to the balanced input connectors, while "-10dBV" signals to the unbalanced input connectors.

To record analog signals fed to the balanced or unbalanced [ANALOG INPUT] connectors, set the "Input Sel" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" in the MENU mode to "Analog" (see page 76). By default, the "Input Sel" menu item is set to "Ana- log". If it is set to "Digital", however, you need to change the setting.

The CR500 is also equipped with both the balanced (XLR-3-32) and unbalanced (RCA) [ANALOG OUTPUT] connectors, which feed +4dBu and -10dBV analog audio signals respectively.

<Note>: When both the balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) input connectors of [ANALOG INPUT] are plugged, the unbalanced input signal takes priority (the balanced XLR connector is disabled).

Digital audio connection (AES/EBU, S/P DIF)

The CR500 is equipped with the [DIGITAL INPUT] (XLR-3-31) connector which accepts digital audio signals of both IEC 60958 (AES/EBU) and IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) format. It automatically detects the format (AES/EBU or S/P DIF) of the digital input signal. Regardless of the Fs/bit information of the input signal, the CR500 records the input signal at the Fs/bit which is set when a disc is format- ted.

To record a digital signal fed to the [DIGITAL INPUT] connectors set the "Input Sel" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" in the MENU mode to "Digital" (see page 76).

The CR500 is also equipped with the [DIGITAL OUTPUT] (XLR-3-32) connector which accepts digital audio signals of both IEC 60958 (AES/EBU) and IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) format, like the [DIGITAL INPUT] connector.

You can set the digital output signal format (AES/EBU or S/P DIF) using the "Digital Out" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" in the MENU mode (see page 77). The default setting of the "Digital Out" menu item is "AES/EBU".

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Contents CD-R/RW Master Recorder 8588076000Safety Instructions CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Safety instructions/ContentsImportant 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 Overview CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 OverviewMain features Supporting two recording formatsHigh-performance CD-R/RW drive built Various playback modesEasy-to-see large display and level meters USB keyboard can be used for file name entry, etc Versatile analog and digital connectabilityFor worldwide use Fader start functionPreparation before using the CR500 Power connection Realtime clock settingPress 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 Initial format of the CD-R/RW disc Usable discsFormat types Handling of CD-R/RW discsUnformatted CD-R/RW disc Unused formatted 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 Front panel Rear 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 Memory Play mode CLEAR/+10 keyShift key EXIT/NO keyMenu dial/ENTER/YES key SKIP/CURSOR keysTransport control keys REC RDY key Level metersRepeat key OPEN/CLOSE keyRear panel section Screen details Time informationDisc elapsed time Track remaining timePlay mode File nameTotal time indication example WAV fileAudio file or audio track information Playback FS/Playback bitRecord mode Current trackNext track Input selectionSYS Setup menu screen Play Setup menu screenDisk Utility menu screen File SEL screenConnection CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 ConnectionConnecting to other devices Analog audio deviceFader start connection Numeric keyboardUSB keyboard Function keysShortcut keys Control keysCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Recording Closing FinalizingConnecting a sound source Preparation for recordingBWF formatted CD-R/RW disc CD-DA formatted CD-R/RW disc Adjusting recording levels for analog input only Selecting the inputExamples 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 Closing a disc While stopped, press the OPEN/CLOSE keyRecording a CD-DA track Creating an audio CD Checking the recorded audio track Playing back the recorded audio trackSpace key STOP/HOME key Rewind key Play keyFinalizing a disc Method 1 Using the SKIP/CURSOR keys Method 2 Using the MemoryHow to use the CLEAR/+10 key Selecting a song to be played backMethod 3 Using the File SEL screen Go down the menu to the File SEL menuWhile 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 Playback in the ALL Play mode Home screen of the ALL Play modeWaveform screen in the scrub mode CueingDigital scrub Backward cueingPlayback in the Program Play mode Creating the play list While stopped, press the ENTER/YES keyAbove Move the cursor to Play Mode and press the ENTER/YES key To insert a song between songs in the play listDeleting 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 a memory name Editing the start time/end time by entering time dataExample when you select Start Example when you select ENDAfter entering the desired time, press the ENTER/YES key Example when you select SCRUB-E Deleting memory play dataFile SEL/ DIR SEL key Then press the ENTER/YES keyLocate/skip functions Locating an audio file or audio trackSkipping 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 CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode System Setup menu About Menu mode SYS Setup menuPlay Setup menu Disk Utility menuAbout Menu mode Main menu name ContentsAdjust 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 Digital output signal format selection Digital Out Peak hold time setting Peak HoldReference level setting Ref. Level USB keyboard type setting Keyboard SelSaving SYS Setup data Sys User Save Loading SYS Setup data Sys User LoadInitializing system memory data Sys Default Set Initializing flash memory Sys Initial MemoryROM 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 CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode Disk Utility menu FinalizeFormatting a disc Format While Format is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES keyPress the ENTER/YES key to start formatting the disc Rewriting the file system Rewrite File Sys Press the ENTER/YES key to rewrite the system fileEditing a file name Edit file name Edit the file nameTo exit the Menu mode, press the STOP/ Home key Deleting an unnecessary audio file Delete File Press the ENTER/YES key to delete the fileRestoring a deleted audio file Restore Del. File Finalized BWF discsFinalizing a disc Finalize Press any operation key on the panelSpecifications CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 SpecificationsCR500 main specifications Signal to noise ratio External dimensions Weight Power requirementsPower consumption Recording medium Sampling frequency fs/ Quantization bitPhysical dimensions 482Declaration of EC Directive Affect of Immunity on This EquipmentFor the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Fostex CO

CR500 specifications

The Fostex CR500 is a remarkable addition to the world of professional audio monitoring, offering an impressive blend of technology and user-friendly design. This studio monitor is engineered to deliver high-quality sound reproduction, making it an ideal choice for musicians, audio engineers, and home studio enthusiasts alike.

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