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FR-2
Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2)
About memory card

The FR-2 records audio data to a memory card such as a CompactFlash card ("CFC" for

short) and Flash ATA Card (ATA, for short) which are formatted with the FAT32 file

system.

<Note>:
A virgin memory card which is FAT32 formatted can be used without the need of
initial-formatting, however, we recommend to format such a card using the "Format" menu
item on the "DISK" menu in the MENU mode. Also, if you use a FAT32 formatted memory card
which has been used with a PC, we recommend to format it in the same manner.
See “Formatting a memory card” on page 76 for details about the “Format” menu item.

Inserting/removing a memory card

<Note>:
You can remove or insert a card regardless of whether the power is on or off,
however, never remove a card while the FR-2 is writing data to the card or reading data
from the card. When you remove or insert a card when the power is on, follow the
appropriate procedures described from the next page. Also be sure to insert a card in
the correct direction and side. Note that Fostex is not responsible for any damage of a
card caused by incorrect card handling. Note that Fostex is not responsible for any
damage of a card caused by incorrect card handling.
• Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by using the
unit.
RL/MONO
ANALOG INPOWER ANALOG OUT
L/MONO
PHANTOM
3
2
1
COLD
GND
HOT
ON
OFF
COMPACTFLASH CARD
PCMCIA
COMPACTFLASH CARD
CompactFlash card
Flash ATA Card

A memory card should be inserted to the appropriate card slot on the side panel

of the unit. A CFC should be inserted to slot (1), while an ATA should be inserted

to slot (2) in the figure below.