Fostex owner manual CR500 main specifications

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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications)

CR500 main specifications

Inputs/Outputs

* 0dBu = 0.775Vrms, 0dBV = 1Vrms

Reference level: -12dBFS/-20dBFS (default: -12dBFS, selectable in the “Ref.Level” menu item of the SYS

SETUP menu)

ANALOG INPUT L, R (balanced)

Connector	: XLR-3-31 type (balanced, pin-2: hot)
Input impedance	:	10kΩ or higher
Reference input level	:	+4dBu
Maximum input level	:	+24dBu (-20dBFS)

ANALOG INPUT L, R (unbalanced)

Connector	:	RCA pin jack
Input impedance	:	10kΩ or higher
Reference input level	:	-10dBV
Maximum input level	:	+10dBV (-20dBFS)

ANALOG OUTPUT L, R (balanced)

Connector

Output load impedance Reference output level Maximum output level

:XLR-3-32 type (balanced, pin-2: hot)

:10kΩ or higher

:+4dBu

:+24dBu (-20dBFS)

ANALOG OUTPUT L, R (unbalanced)

Connector

Output load impedance Reference output level Maximum output level

:RCA pin jack

:10kΩ or higher

:-10dBV

:+10dBV (-20dBFS)

PHONES

Connector	: ø6mm Stereo Phone jack
Output load impedance	:	8Ω or higher
Maximum output level	:	100mW (32Ω)

DIGITAL INPUT

Connector	:	XLR-3-31 type (balanced, pin-2: hot)
Format	:	IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) or IEC 60958 (AES/EBU), auto
		selection.

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Connector	:	XLR-3-32 type (balanced, pin-2: hot)
Format	:	IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) or IEC 60958 (AES/EBU),
		The format of an output signal is selected in the “Digital
		Out” menu item of the SYS SETUP menu.

USB (USB keyboard Only)

Connector	: USB series “A” receptacle
	The keyboard uses Default Scan Code 2.

GPI (Fader Start)

Connector

: ø6mm Phone jack

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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 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 Overview CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 OverviewMain features Supporting two recording formatsVarious playback modes High-performance CD-R/RW drive builtEasy-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 keyPress the ENTER/YES key again Using the numeric keysAfter 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 CDRecordable 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 CD-R/RW Master Recorder CR500 Names and functions Front panelRear panel Front panel section Rear panel section Screen detailsFront panel section About Non-shift mode and Shift modeAudio file and audio track LCD display KeyDISPLAY/ Contrast key Shift key Memory Play modeCLEAR/+10 key EXIT/NO keySKIP/CURSOR keys Menu dial/ENTER/YES keyTransport 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 FinalizingPreparation for recording Connecting a sound sourceBWF 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 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 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 Memory Play mode Playback in the Program 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 While stopped, press the ENTER/YES key Creating the play listAbove Move the cursor to Play Mode and press the ENTER/YES key To insert a song between songs in the play listDeleting 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 a memory name Editing the start time/end time by entering time dataExample when you select END Example when you select StartAfter 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 trackLocating 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 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 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 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 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 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 fileEdit the file name Editing a file name Edit 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 file Restoring 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