Fostex CR500 Formatting a disc Format, While Format is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key

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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu)

Formatting a disc [Format]

This menu item is used to format an unformatted CD-R/RW disc or reformat a format- ted CD-RW disc.

<Note>: When you load an unformatted CD-R/RW disc, the display automatically goes down to the second level screen of the "Format" menu. For details, see "Preparation before using the CR500" on page 18.

<Note>: You can reformat the following CD-R/RW discs.

(1)BWF formatted or CD-DA formatted blank CD-R/RW discs

(2)BWF formatted or CD-DA formatted recorded CD-R/RW discs You cannot reformat a recorded CD-R disc.

1)While the recorder is stopped, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen as below is shown.

2)Use the [MENU] dial to highlight

"DISK UTILITY" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen. Initially, "Format " is highlighted.

3)While "Format " is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display now shows "Format" screen.

You can edit a disc volume label (=reel number) and select the format type (between BWF and CD-DA).

A disc volume label can be used as the default file name for audio files to be recorded in a BWF formatted disc.

If you do not edit a volume label, skip steps 4) through 6) below.

4)Use the [MENU] dial to highlight

"Vol. Label" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The rightmost character of the current volume label flashes and you can now edit the label.

5)Use the numeric keys or the [MENU] dial to enter a desired character at the cursor position.

You can move the cursor position by using

the [SKIP/CURSOR ] keys.

You can clear the character at the cursor position by pressing the [CLEAR/+10] key

<Note>: With a CD-DA disc, the volume label setting is ineffective and is not stored.

6)After editing the volume label, press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm your setting.

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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 Selecting a song to be played back Playback in the Memory Play modeRecording aWAV file Disk Utility menu About Menu mode SYS Setup menuPlay Setup menu About this manual Precautions on installation Overview CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 OverviewMain features Supporting two recording formatsEasy-to-see large display and level meters High-performance CD-R/RW drive builtVarious playback modes 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 keyAfter editing date/time data, press the ENTER/YES key Using the numeric keysPress the ENTER/YES key again 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 CDPress the OPEN/CLOSE key to open the disc tray Initial format of a discRecordable time and the maximum number of tracks Use the numeric keys or Menu dial to edit the volume label Page Format type Strong contrast Adjusting display contrastWeak contrast CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Names and functions Front panelRear panel Front panel section Rear panel section Screen detailsAudio file and audio track About Non-shift mode and Shift modeFront panel section DISPLAY/ Contrast key KeyLCD display Shift key Memory Play modeCLEAR/+10 key EXIT/NO keyTransport control keys Menu dial/ENTER/YES keySKIP/CURSOR 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 FinalizingBWF formatted CD-R/RW disc CD-DA formatted CD-R/RW disc Connecting a sound sourcePreparation for recording Adjusting recording levels for analog input only Selecting the inputExamples below is shown Stopping recording Recording a WAV fileStarting recording Playing back a recorded audio file Press the REC RDY key to disable the record ready modeChecking the 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 CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Playback/Locate Playback in the Program Play modePlayback in the Memory Play mode 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 Above Creating the play listWhile stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Move the cursor to Play Mode and press the ENTER/YES key To insert a song between songs in the play listMove the cursor to Save and press the ENTER/YES key Deleting a song form the play listDeleting all songs in the play list Playback in the Memory Play mode While Save is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Assigning audio data to a memoryWhile TNO 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 dataAfter entering the desired time, press the ENTER/YES key Example when you select StartExample when you select END 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 trackSKIP/CURSOR key Skipping between audio files or audio tracksLocating the specific ABS time Locate ABS 0/Locate REC END After entering the time, press the Locate Locating a point by entering a timeKey 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 ContentsSys User Load Adjust RTCSys User Save While the recorder is stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Basic procedure for using the SYS Setup menuWhile SYS Setup is highlighted, press the ENTER/YES key Default file name Scene NAME/TAKE Number setting Default file name setting Default File NameSelecting File name mode Analog Unbalanced. This is the defaultInput selection Select Input 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 Off Basic procedure for using the Play Setup menuCD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Menu mode Play Setup menu Off Play mode selection Play Mode Repeat mode on/off Repeat Off Recorder stops after starting up default Auto play mode on/off Auto PlayAuto play on/off when powered on Power On Play 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 fileTo exit the Menu mode, press the STOP/ Home key Editing a file name Edit file nameEdit the file name 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