Fostex CR500 owner manual Selecting the input, Adjusting recording levels for analog input only

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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)

Selecting the input

According to the sound source, select the "Select Input" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" menu in the MENU mode appropriately to "Analog" or "Digital". See page 76 for details about the "Select Input" menu item.

If you record an analog audio source,

If you record a digital audio source,

select "Analog".

select "Digital".

<Note>: You must set the "Select Input" menu item appropriately. Otherwise, the con- nected audio source is not fed to the recorder.

Adjusting recording levels (for analog input only)

You can adjust recording levels only when you record analog audio.

When you record digital audio, recording is always made at the same level as the digital source level.

 

[PHONES] control

 

[REC RDY] key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESS

DISPLAY

MEMORY MEMORY SET

LOCATE

SHIFT

EXIT/NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTRAST

space

ABC

DEF

EDIT TIME

PUSH

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

MENU/ENTER/YES

 

 

 

 

 

FILE SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

5

6

+10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM SET

DIR SEL

GHI

JKL

MNO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REPEAT

REC RDY

 

 

 

 

SKIP/CURSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

8

9

0

 

 

 

 

 

L

R

 

 

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

symbol

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN/CLOSE

 

REC END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABS 0

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

USB

MIN

MAX MIN

MAX MIN

MAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(KYBD ONLY)

PHONES

 

INPUT LEVEL

 

RECORD

 

STOP/HOME

 

PLAY

REWIND

F FWD

 

 

[INPUT LEVEL] control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•To adjust the input levels, press the [REC RDY] key to enter the record ready mode ([REC RDY] indicator flashes).

The display changes to the input monitor screen, which shows the format type, input selection, etc. In the record ready mode, the L and R level meters show input levels and you can now check and adjust the input levels.

The following shows input monitor screen examples for a BWF formatted disc and a CD- DA formatted disc. In these examples, the analog input is selected.

Input monitor screen for a BWF formatted disc

Input monitor screen for a CD-DA formatted disc

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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 For worldwide use USB keyboard can be used for file name entry, etcVersatile analog and digital connectability Fader start functionPreparation before using the CR500 Press the Power switch to turn on the CR500 Power connectionRealtime clock setting Press the ENTER/YES keyUsing the numeric keys Press the ENTER/YES key againAfter editing date/time data, press the ENTER/YES key Format types Initial format of the CD-R/RW discUsable discs Handling of CD-R/RW discsRecorded CD-R/RW disc Unformatted CD-R/RW discUnused formatted 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 CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Names and functions Front panelRear panel 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 Shift key Memory Play modeCLEAR/+10 key EXIT/NO keyMenu dial/ENTER/YES key SKIP/CURSOR keysTransport control keys Repeat key REC RDY keyLevel meters OPEN/CLOSE keyRear panel section Disc elapsed time Screen detailsTime information Track remaining timeTotal time indication example Play modeFile name WAV fileAudio file or audio track information Playback FS/Playback bitNext track Record modeCurrent track Input selectionDisk Utility menu screen SYS Setup menu screenPlay Setup menu screen File SEL screenConnection CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 ConnectionConnecting to other devices Analog audio deviceFader start connection Numeric keyboardShortcut keys USB keyboardFunction 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 Space key Checking the recorded audio trackPlaying back the recorded audio track STOP/HOME key Rewind key Play keyFinalizing a disc How to use the CLEAR/+10 key Method 1 Using the SKIP/CURSOR keysMethod 2 Using the Memory Selecting a song to be played backWhile stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Method 3 Using the File SEL screenGo down the menu to the File SEL menu 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 modeDigital scrub Waveform screen in the scrub modeCueing 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 Play Setup menu CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode System Setup menuAbout Menu mode SYS 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 Power consumption Signal to noise ratioExternal dimensions Weight Power requirements 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

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