Fostex CR500 Manuel d'utilisateur

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10CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview)Main features• Supporting two recording formatsThe CR500 supports both the BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and

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11CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview)• Various playback modesThe CR500 supports various playback modes described below.(1) ALL PLAY modePlays ba

12CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview)• Versatile analog and digital connectabilityFor analog input and output connection, both the balanced XLR

13CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)Chapter-2: Preparation before using the CR500This chapter explains preparation be

14CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)Power connectionConnect the supplied power cable to the [AC IN] connector on the

15CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)The display now shows the "SYS SETUP"menu, where "Default File Nam

16CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)ReWritableRecordableRecordableReWritableUsable discsWith the CR500, you can use a

17CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)Setting a discAfter turning on the CR500, press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key to open the

18CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)1) Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key to open thedisc tray.2) Set an unformatted CD-R/RW

19CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)4) Use the numeric keys or [MENU] dial to editthe volume label.You can enter a de

2CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents)CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER - SER

20CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)<Note>: Formatting by the "CD-DA" typeis executed immediately. Af

21CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)Format typeBWFCD-DADisc typeCD-RCD-RCD-RWCD-RWAdditional recordingsPossible until

22CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)Adjusting display contrastThe display contrast of the unit is adjusted suitably w

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25CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)5. LCD displayThis 132 x 64 dot LCD display shows file information, settingstatus, etc (see page

26CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)In the MENU mode, the keys in this key group are used forentering alphanumeric characters.Note t

27CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)13. [MENU] dial/[ENTER/YES] keyThis knob has dual functions; the [MENU] dial for selecting anopt

28CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)[ RECORD] key• While the [REC RDY] indicator flashes, pressing this keyautomatically creates a

29CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)AC INCAUTIONAVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIRWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELE

3CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents)Important Safety Instructions1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Hee

30CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)Home screen (available in stop or playback mode)When a formatted CD-R/RW disc is loaded and the

31CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)• File nameShows a track number and a name of the currently selected track (file).• WAV fileA fi

32CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)Input monitor screen (available while in record ready or recording)The screen example below show

33CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)• Input selectionShows the currently selected input source (analog or digital).You can select th

34CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)MENU mode screenThe following screen is the MENU list screen which appears when you enter the me

35CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection)Chapter-4: ConnectionThis chapter describes details about connection of analog and digital audio devices,

36CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection)Analog audio connection (balanced/unbalanced)Connecting to other devicesAC INCAUTIONAVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC E

37CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection)<Note>: When recording digital audio, if a correct digital signal is fed to the [DIGI-TAL INPUT] co

38CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection)F1 keyF3 keyBrings up the screen of the "Edit File Name" menu item of the "DISK UTILITY&qu

39CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)Chapter-5: RecordingThis chapter describes how to record audio data using the CR500.The CR500 can record a

4CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents)About this manual ...

40CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)<Closing and finalizing>The CR500 can close or finalize a recorded disc. The following explains what

41CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)Preparation for recordingConnecting a sound sourceBefore making recording of analog or digital audio, you

42CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)Selecting the inputIf you record an analog audio source,select "Analog".If you record a digital

43CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)• Feed an analog audio source and adjust the input levels appropriately using the[INPUT LEVEL] control (wh

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45CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)Checking the recorded audio fileThe recorder stops at the last recording position when stopping recording.

46CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)<Note>: When more than one audio file is recorded on a disc, if you press the [RE-WIND] key while ho

47CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)EXIT/NOSHIFTPUSHMENU/ENTER/YESSKIP/CURSORSTOP/HOMERECORD PLAYREWINDF FWD PQRSREC ENDABS 0 0symbol TUV WXY

48CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)Checking the recorded audio trackThe recorder stops at the last recording position when stopping recording

49CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)<Note>: When more than one audio track is recorded on a disc, if you press the[REWIND] key while hol

5CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents)Connecting a sound source ...

50CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)When a disc contains more than one song ("audio file" on a BWF formatted disc or "audio tra

51CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)FILE SELDIR SELWhile the "FILE SEL" screen is shown, use the [MENU] dial (or the [SKIP/CURSOR ]

52CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording)

53CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Chapter-6: Playback/LocateThis chapter describes playback functions of the CR500, as well as locate

54CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)About play modeEXIT/NOSHIFTPUSHMENU/ENTER/YESSKIP/CURSORSTOP/HOMERECORD PLAYREWINDF FWD PQRSREC ENDA

55CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Playback in the ALL PLAY modeIn the ALL PLAY mode, while the Home screen is shown, pressing the [PLA

56CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Cueing/digital scrubCueingIn the cueing mode, you can cue forward or backward at up to three times t

57CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Playback in the PROGRAM PLAY modeIn the PROGRAM PLAY mode, while the Home screen is shown, pressing

58CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)5) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired songand press the [ENTER/YES] key, as with step3) above.T

59CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)To insert a song between songs in theplay list:To insert a song between program num-bers 01 and 02 i

6CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents)Chapter-7 MENU mode ...

60CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Deleting all songs in the play list1) Press the [SHIFT] key to turn on the Shift mode,and press the

61CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Playback in the MEMORY PLAY modeWhile the Home screen of the MEMORY PLAY mode is shown, pressing a n

62CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)3) While "[TNO]" is highlighted, press the[ENTER/YES] key.The display changes to show the

63CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)<Note>: Up to 10 memory play data can be set to the memory banks per disc. When youreload a di

64CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)3) Edit the memory name.Use the [SKIP/CURSOR ] keys to movethe cursor point (flashing point).Use

65CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)<Example when you select "[START]"><Example when you select "[END]">

66CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Deleting memory play dataYou can delete data in a memory bank. The following description assumes tha

67CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Playing back an ISO9660 formatted discYou can play back an audio file (WAV file) on an ISO9660 forma

68CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Locate/skip functionsThe CR500 provides versatile locate/skip functions.Locating an audio file (or a

69CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Skipping between audio files (or audio tracks)When more than one song is recorded on a CD-R/RW disc,

7CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500About this manualThis manual intends to be used as a guide for using the Fostex CR500 CD-R/RW master recorder.This manu

70CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playback/Locate)Locating a point by entering a timeBy entering a time, you can immediately locate the corresponding

71CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)Chapter-7: MENU modeTable of contentsAbout MENU mode ...

72CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)About MENU modeIn the MENU mode, various essential setting menus and execution menus ar

73CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)SYS SETUP menuIn the SYS SETUP menu, 12 menu items are available. The following table s

74CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)Basic procedure for using the "SYS SETUP" menuThe basic procedure for using t

75CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)Default file name setting [Default File Name]The "Default File Name" menu ite

76CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)Input selection [Select Input]Select the "Select Input" menu item on the SYS

77CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)Digital output signal format selection [Digital Out]Select the "Digital Out"

78CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)USB keyboard type setting [Keyboard Sel]Select the "Keyboard Sel" menu item a

79CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)Saving SYS SETUP data [Sys User Save]Select "Sys User Save " on the SYS SETU

8CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500• Do not drop the unit or give it a strong shock. The internal circuits,display, panels may be damaged. Handle the unit

80CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)Initializing flash memory [Sys Initial Memory]Using the "Sys Initial Memory "

81CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu)ROM version checking [Version]Select "Version " on the "SYS SETUP"

82CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: PLAY SETUP menu)PLAY SETUP menuIn the PLAY SETUP menu, four menu items are available. The following table

83CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: PLAY SETUP menu)Play mode selection [Play Mode]The "Play Mode" menu item selects the play mode.

84CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: PLAY SETUP menu)Auto play mode on/off [Auto Play]The "Auto Play" menu item selects whether or n

85CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu)DISK UTILITY menuIn the DISK UTILITY menu, six menu items regarding a disc and file are

86CD-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

87CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu)7) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Audioformat type" and press the [ENTER/Y

88CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu)Rewriting the file system [Rewrite File Sys]This menu item rewrites the file system. It

89CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu)Editing a file name [Edit file name]The "Edit File Name" menu item edits the

9CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview)Chapter-1: OverviewThis chapter describes the main features of the CR500.

90CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu)Deleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete File]The [Delete File] menu item deletes an

91CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu)Restoring a deleted audio file [Restore Del. File]Using the "Restore Del. File&quo

92CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu)Finalizing a disc [Finalize]The "Finalize" menu item finalizes a BWF formatte

93CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications)Chapter-8: Specifications

94CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications)CR500 main specifications* 0dBu = 0.775Vrms, 0dBV = 1VrmsReference level: -12dBFS/-20dBFS (default: -

95CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications)Recording medium : ATAPI (E-IDE) CD-R/RW driveSampling frequency (fs)/Quantization (bit): fs 44.1kHz

96CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications)Physical dimensionsEXIT/NOSHIFTPUSHMENU/ENTER/YESSKIP/CURSORSTOP/HOMERECORD PLAYREWINDF FWD PQRSREC E

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