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Fostex CR500 - page 1
Owner’ s Man ual CD-R/RW Master Recorder 438100 8588076000 EXIT/NO SHIFT PUSH MENU/ENTER/YES SKIP/CURSOR STOP/HOME RECORD PLAY REWIND F FWD PQRS REC END ABS 0 0 symbol TUV WXYZ 8 2 5 CONTRAST FILE SEL space ABC DEF EDIT TIME CLEAR 1 4 7 MEMORY SET MEMORY GHI JKL MNO 9 3 6 DISPLAY LOCA TE +10 DIR SEL REC RDY ACCESS PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET REPEAT OPE ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 2
2 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents) CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 3
3 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents) Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufa ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 4
4 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents) About this manual ....................................................................................................7 Precautions ...............................................................................................................7 Precautions on installation ............. ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 5
5 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents) Connecting a sound source ..................................................................................41 Selecting the input .................................................................................................42 Adjusting recording levels ............................ ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 6
6 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents) Chapter -7 MENU mode ....................................................................................71 Playing bac k an ISO9660 f ormatted disc ............................................................67 Locate/skip functions .................................................... ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 7
7 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 About this manual This manual intends to be used as a guide for using the Fostex CR500 CD- R/RW master recorder. This manual is written assuming that you have experience of using pro- fessional digital recorders and basic knowledge of digital recording. By reading "Chapter 1: Overview" and "Chapter 3: ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 8
8 CD-R/R W 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 with great care because it is a precision machine. • To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the unit, do not remove the cover or reach the inside of the unit. • Do not give a stron ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 9
9 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview) Chapter -1: Overvie w This chapter describes the main features of the CR500. ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 10
10 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview) Main features • Suppor ting tw o recor ding f ormats The CR500 supports both the BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) and CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) formats as recording formats of CD-R/RW discs. You can record WAV audio files to a BWF formatted disc, and record audio tracks to a CD-DA formatted disc. B ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 11
11 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview) • V arious pla ybac k modes The CR500 supports various playback modes described below. (1) ALL PLA Y mode Plays back all disc tracks continuously. (2) SINGLE PLA Y mode Plays back a single track. (3) PROGRAM PLA Y mode Plays back tracks of the playback list you program. (4) MEMOR Y PLA Y mode Plays bac ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 12
12 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview) • V ersatile analog and digital connectability For analog input and output connection, both the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors are provided. For digital input and output connection, the balanced XLR connectors which can handle the AES/EBU or S/P DIF format digital signals are provided. UNBA ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 13
13 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) Chapter -2: Preparation bef ore using the CR500 This chapter explains preparation before using the CR500 for the first time, including power connection, internal clock setting and initial formatting of a CD-R/RW disc. You must do these things correctly in order to use the CR500 ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 14
14 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) P ower connection Connect the supplied power cable to the [AC IN] connector on the rear panel first, and then to the AC outlet. AC IN CAUTION AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAI ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 15
15 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) The display now shows the "SYS SETUP" menu, where "Default File Name " is highlighted. 4) Use the [MENU] dial to scroll thr ough the menu and highlight "Adjust RTC ", then press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display now shows current clock data which r ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 16
16 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) ReWritable Recordable Recordable ReWritable Usable discs With the CR500, you can use a CD-R or CD-RW disc which has any of the following logos. Also we recommend using discs manufactured by the following makers. Initial f ormat of the CD-R/R W disc Format types When you format ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 17
17 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) Setting a disc After turning on the CR500, press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key to open the disc tray. After setting a CD-R/RW disc to the tray, press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key again closes the disc tray. ACCESS PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE R L MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN PHONES INPUT ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 18
18 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) 1) Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key to open the disc tray . 2) Set an unformatted CD-R/R W disc and press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key to c lose the disc tray . The unit recognizes that the disc is blank and enters the "Format" screen of the "DISK UTILITY" menu in the MEN ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 19
19 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) 4) Use the numeric keys or [MENU] dial to edit the v olume label. You can enter a desired alphanumeric character at the flashing point. You can move the flashing point by using the [SKIP/CURSOR ] keys. You can clear the character at the flashing point by pressing the [CLEAR/+10 ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 20
20 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) <Note>: Formatting by the "CD-DA" type is executed immediately. After "Com- pleted" is shown, the following Home screen appears. <Note>: If you eject a CD-DA formatted disc without making recording or if you turn off the power and then on, the di ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 21
21 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) Format type BWF CD-DA Disc type CD-R CD-R CD-R W CD-RW Additional recor dings Possible until a disc is finalized. Ref ormatting of a recorded disc Possible Impossible Possible Impossible File name editing/file deletion/file restore Possible until a disc is finalized. Possible u ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 22
22 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation bef ore using the CR500) Adjusting displa y contrast The display contrast of the unit is adjusted suitably when shipped. If you want to change the contrast, follow the procedure described below. EXIT/NO SHIFT PUSH MENU/ENTER/YES SKIP/CURSOR STOP/HOME RECORD PLA Y REWIND F FWD PQRS REC END ABS 0 0 symbo ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 23
23 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) EXIT/NO SHIFT PUSH MENU/ENTER/YES SKIP/CURSOR STOP/HOME RECORD PLAY REWIND F FWD PQRS REC END ABS 0 0 symbol TUV WXYZ 8 2 5 CONTRAST FILE SEL space ABC DEF EDIT TIME CLEAR 1 4 7 MEMORY SET MEMORY GHI JKL MNO 9 3 6 DISPLAY LOCA TE +10 DIR SEL REC RDY ACCESS PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET REPEAT OPEN/CLO ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 24
24 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) EXIT/NO SHIFT PUSH MENU/ENTER/YES SKIP/CURSOR STOP/HOME RECORD PLA Y REWIND F FWD PQRS REC END ABS 0 0 symbol TUV WXYZ 8 2 5 CONTRAST FILE SEL space ABC DEF EDIT TIME CLEAR 1 4 7 MEMORY SET MEMORY GHI JKL MNO 9 3 6 DISPLAY LOCA TE +10 DIR SEL REC RDY ACCESS PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET REPEAT OPEN/CL ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 25
25 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) 5 . LCD displa y This 132 x 64 dot LCD display shows file information, setting status, etc (see page 30). Pressing the [STOP/HOME] key (or the [EXIT/NO] key) dismisses each selection screen and returns to the Home screen. Pressing this key brings up the screen for select- ing a directory (see ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 26
26 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) In the MENU mode, the keys in this key group are used for entering alphanumeric characters. Note that the SHIFT ed functions of the keys in this key group are effective only in the MEMOR Y PLA Y mode. Pressing a key in this key group brings up the screen for setting a desired audio file (or au ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 27
27 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) 13 . [MENU] dial/[ENTER/YES] key This knob has dual functions; the [MENU] dial for selecting an option and the [ENTER/YES] key for confirming the selection. Pressing the [ENTER/YES] key enters the MENU mode. In the MENU mode, you can use the [MENU] dial to make settings of each menu item of th ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 28
28 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) [ RECORD] key • While the [REC RDY] indicator flashes, pressing this key automatically creates a new audio file (or audio track) and starts recording. 16. [REC RD Y] key Pressing this key switches the record ready mode on and off. When it is on, you can monitor the input signal and adjust th ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 29
29 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) AC IN CAUTION A VIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. UNBALANCED [-10dBV] BALANCED [+4dBu] 1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD RL R L BALANCED [+4dBu] DIGITAL OUTPUT INPUT L R R L ANALOG INPUT ANALOG ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 30
30 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) Home screen (a vailab le in stop or pla ybac k mode) When a formatted CD-R/RW disc is loaded and the unit is stopped or playing back, the "Home screen" is shown. The screen example below shows the Home screen when a recorded CD-R/RW disc is loaded. On the Home screen, various informa ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 31
31 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) • File name Shows a track number and a name of the currently selected track (file). • W A V file A file name according to the setting of the "Default File Name" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" menu in the MENU mode is shown. Depending on the "Default File Name" s ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 32
32 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) Input monitor screen (a v ailable while in recor d read y or recor ding) The screen example below shows the screen which appears after pressing the [REC RDY] key to enter the record ready mode when a blank or additionally-recordable CD-R/RW disc is loaded and the Home screen is shown. This scr ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 33
33 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) • Input selection Shows the currently selected input source (analog or digital). You can select the input using the "Select Input" menu item of the "SYS SETUP" in the MENU mode (see page 76). • Current track Shows the track number of the currently selected file (or trac ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 34
34 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions) MENU mode screen The following screen is the MENU list screen which appears when you enter the menu mode by pressing the [ENTER/YES] key while the recorder is stopped (see page 72). This screen is the first level screen of the MENU mode and you can select a menu from 6 menus listed on this scr ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 35
35 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection) Chapter -4: Connection This chapter describes details about connection of analog and digital audio devices, as well as USB keyboard connection and functions. ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 36
36 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection) Analog audio connection (balanced/unbalanced) Connecting to other de vices AC IN CAUTION A VIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. UNBALANCED [-10dBV] BALANCED [+4dBu] 1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD RL R L ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 37
37 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection) <Note>: When recording digital audio, if a correct digital signal is fed to the [DIGI- TAL INPUT] connector, PLL (Phased-locked loop) is active. By entering the record ready mode, the CR500 locks to the input sync signal, while the "DIGITAL" icon on the Home screen changes from flashing ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 38
38 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Connection) F1 key F3 key Brings up the screen of the "Edit File Name" menu item of the "DISK UTILITY" menu in the MENU mode. Brings up the screen of the "Default File Name" menu item of the "DISK UTILITY" menu in the MENU mode. Function keys AL T + F keys Enters the "F ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 39
39 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recor ding) Chapter -5: Recor ding This chapter describes how to record audio data using the CR500. The CR500 can record audio to a BWF formatted or CD-DA formatted disc. To a BWF formatted disc, you can record WAV audio files. You can then export files to a Windows computer after closing the disc. To a CD-DA form ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 40
40 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording) <Closing and finalizing> The CR500 can close or finalize a recorded disc. The following explains what are closing and finalizing. Finalizing Finalizing is done to a CD-DA formatted disc. A finalized disc can be read by a Windows or Mac OS computer, as well as can be played back by a normal CD play ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 41
41 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recor ding) Preparation f or recording Connecting a sound sour ce Before making recording of analog or digital audio, you must make preparation for recording as described below. The following description assumes that the CR500 is turned on and a BWF formatted or CD-DA formatted blank CD-R/RW disc is set to the dis ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 42
42 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording) Selecting the input If y ou recor d an analog audio sour ce, select "Analog". If y ou recor d a digital audio source, select "Digital". <Note>: You must set the "Select Input" menu item appropriately. Otherwise, the con- nected audio source is not fed to the recorder. ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 43
43 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recor ding) • Feed an analog audio source and adjust the input le vels appr opriately using the [INPUT LEVEL] control (when feeding a digital audio sour ce, y ou can onl y vie w the levels b ut cannot contr ol it). When the analog audio signals are fed, turning the [INPUT LEVEL] control clockwise raises the inpu ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 44
44 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording) EXIT/NO SHIFT PUSH MENU/ENTER/YES SKIP/CURSOR STOP/HOME RECORD PLAY REWIND F FWD PQRS REC END ABS 0 0 symbol TUV WXYZ 8 2 5 CONTRAST FILE SEL space ABC DEF EDIT TIME CLEAR 1 4 7 MEMORY SET MEMORY GHI JKL MNO 9 3 6 DISPLAY LOCA TE +10 DIR SEL REC RDY ACCESS PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE R L MAX ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 45
45 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recor ding) Chec king the recorded audio file The recorder stops at the last recording position when stopping recording. You can skip back to the beginning of the audio file by either of the operations below. The following assumes that a single audio file is recorded to a disc (see page 50 for file selection when ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 46
46 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording) <Note>: When more than one audio file is recorded on a disc, if you press the [RE- WIND] key while holding down the [STOP/HOME] key to execute the "Locate ABS 0" function, the recorder goes the beginning of the first audio file. That is, the "Locate ABS 0" function always locat ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 47
47 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recor ding) EXIT/NO SHIFT PUSH MENU/ENTER/YES SKIP/CURSOR STOP/HOME RECORD PLAY REWIND F FWD PQRS REC END ABS 0 0 symbol TUV WXYZ 8 2 5 CONTRAST FILE SEL space ABC DEF EDIT TIME CLEAR 1 4 7 MEMORY SET MEMORY GHI JKL MNO 9 3 6 DISPLAY LOCA TE +10 DIR SEL REC RDY ACCESS PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE R L MA ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 48
48 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording) Checking the recor ded audio trac k The recorder stops at the last recording position when stopping recording. You can locate the beginning of the audio track by either of the operations below. The following assumes that a single audio track is recorded to a disc. • Press the [REWIND] key while holdin ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 49
49 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recor ding) <Note>: When more than one audio track is recorded on a disc, if you press the [REWIND] key while holding down the [STOP/HOME] key to execute the "Locate ABS 0" function, the recorder goes to the beginning of track 1. That is, the "Locate ABS 0" function always locates the beg ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 50
50 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording) When a disc contains more than one song ("audio file" on a BWF formatted disc or "audio track" on a CD-DA disc), you can select a desired song to be played back by any of the following three methods. <Method 2>: Using the [MEMOR Y/ MEMORY SET ] key gr oup By specifying the file ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 51
51 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recor ding) FILE SEL DIR SEL While the "FILE SEL" screen is shown, use the [MENU] dial (or the [SKIP/CURSOR ] keys) to select a desired song and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes to show the Home screen of the selected song and you can now play back the song. • Go down the men u to the &qu ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 52
52 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Recording) ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 53
53 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Chapter -6: Pla ybac k/Locate This chapter describes playback functions of the CR500, as well as locate functions. The CR500 can play back commercially available audio CD discs, as well as CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded by the CR500 or other devices. T able of contents About play mode ................ ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 54
54 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) About pla y mode EXIT/NO SHIFT PUSH MENU/ENTER/YES SKIP/CURSOR STOP/HOME RECORD PLAY REWIND F FWD PQRS REC END ABS 0 0 symbol TUV WXYZ 8 2 5 CONTRAST FILE SEL space ABC DEF EDIT TIME CLEAR 1 4 7 MEMORY SET MEMORY GHI JKL MNO 9 3 6 DISPLAY LOCA TE +10 DIR SEL REC RDY ACCESS PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET R ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 55
55 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Pla ybac k in the ALL PLA Y mode In the ALL PLAY mode, while the Home screen is shown, pressing the [PLAY] key starts playback of all songs on a disc continuously. When finishing playback of the last song, the CR500 stops at the end of the last song. (If you wish to play back tracks in a desired ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 56
56 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Cueing/digital scrub Cueing In the cueing mode, you can cue forward or backward at up to three times the normal speed. <Note>: The maximum cueing speed depends on the recording Fs/bit of a play- back disc. During playback, you can cue forward or backward by pressing the [F FWD] or [RE- WIND ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 57
57 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Pla ybac k in the PROGRAM PLA Y mode In the PROGRAM PLAY mode, while the Home screen is shown, pressing the [PLAY] key starts playback of the songs in the order of the play list. You can select the play mode which is only effective in the PROGRAM PLAY mode between "ALL PLAY" and "S ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 58
58 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) 5) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired song and press the [ENTER/YES] key , as with step 3) above. The selected song is set to program number 02. Repeat steps 4) and 5) until all desired songs are set to the play list. 4) Use the [MENU] dial to move the cur sor to "02" and press the ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 59
59 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) T o inser t a song between songs in the play list: To insert a song between program num- bers 01 and 02 in the play list, for ex- ample; 1) Move the cur sor to pr ogram number 02 and press the [ENTER/YES] key . 2) Select a desired song to be inserted from the song list screen and press the [ENTER ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 60
60 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Deleting all songs in the pla y list 1) Press the [SHIFT] key to turn on the Shift mode, and press the [PLA Y MODE/ PROGRAM SET ] key . The display shows the play list screen on which some songs are set. 3) Move the cursor to "<SA VE>" and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display c ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 61
61 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Pla yback in the MEMOR Y PLA Y mode While the Home screen of the MEMORY PLAY mode is shown, pressing a numeric key in the [MEMORY] key group instantly starts playback of audio data which is assigned to the correspond- ing memory bank (instant start function). In the MEMORY PLAY mode, you can star ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 62
62 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) 3) While "[TNO]" is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display changes to show the audio file list screen for selecting an audio file. 4) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired audio file and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The display returns to the MEMORY 1 setting screen. The ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 63
63 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) <Note>: Up to 10 memory play data can be set to the memory banks per disc. When you reload a disc whose files have been assigned to the memory banks, its memory play data is automatically recalled. The flash memory of the CR500 can have memory play data for up to 100 discs. If you attempt t ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 64
64 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) 3) Edit the memory name. Use the [SKIP/CURSOR ] keys to move the cursor point (flashing point). Use the numeric ([MEMORY]) keys or [MENU] dial to select the desired character of the flashing point. Pressing the [CLEAR/+10] key deletes the immediate right character of the flashing point. Therefore ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 65
65 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) <Example when you select "[ST ART]"> <Example when you select "[END]"> 3) Use the numeric ([MEMOR Y]) ke ys or [MENU] dial to enter the desired number . Use the [SKIP/CURSOR ]] keys to move the cursor point (flashing point). Use the numeric ([MEMORY]) keys or [MENU ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 66
66 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Deleting memory play data You can delete data in a memory bank. The following description assumes that one or more memory banks have audio data and the display shows the Home screen of the MEMORY PLAY mode. <Note>: You cannot delete whole memory play data of a disc at once. 2) Use the [MENU ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 67
67 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Pla ying back an ISO9660 f ormatted disc You can play back an audio file (WAV file) on an ISO9660 formatted disc recorded by a computer by selecting the root or a directory. The procedure example below assumes that an ISO9660 formatted disc which has the directory hierarchy as shown below is load ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 68
68 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Locate/skip functions The CR500 provides versatile locate/skip functions. Locating an audio file (or audio trac k) When more than one song is recorded on a CD-R/RW disc, you can immediately locate the beginning of a song. While the recorder is stopped, pressing a numeric key of the [MEMORY/ MEMOR ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 69
69 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Skipping between audio files (or audio trac ks) When more than one song is recorded on a CD-R/RW disc, you can immediately skip to the beginning of a desired song. While the recorder is stopped, pressing the [SKIP/CURSOR ] or [SKIP/CURSOR ] key skips to the beginning of the next or current/previo ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 70
70 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Playbac k/Locate) Locating a point b y entering a time By entering a time, you can immediately locate the corresponding point Depending on the current time mode, you can specify the point by the disc elapsed time or track elapsed time. 1) While the recorder is stopped or during pla yback, press the [SHIFT] ke y to ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 71
71 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) Chapter -7: MENU mode T able of contents About MENU mode .........................................................................................................72 SYS SETUP menu ......................................................................................................... ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 72
72 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) About MENU mode In the MENU mode, various essential setting menus and execution menus are available. While the recorder is stopped, pressing the [ENTER/YES] key enters the MENU mode and the display shows the MENU list screen. There are six menus in the MENU list. You can select a desi ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 73
73 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) SYS SETUP menu In the SYS SETUP menu, 12 menu items are available. The following table shows each menu item name and available values (or action), as well as the default setting. Menu item Default file name Select input Digital out P eak hold Ref. level Keyboar d Sel Sys Default Set S ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 74
74 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) Basic procedure f or using the "SYS SETUP" menu The basic procedure for using the "SYS SETUP" menu is as described below, though the actual procedure may differ depending on menu. It is assumed that a blank or recorded CD-R/RW disc is set to the disc drive. 1) Whil ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 75
75 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) Default file name setting [Default File Name] The "Default File Name" menu item selects the default name format of an audio file which is created automatically when recording is made to a BWF formatted disc. You can give a file name which has date information (according to t ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 76
76 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) Input selection [Select Input] Select the "Select Input" menu item on the SYS SETUP menu screen and press the [ENTER/ YES] key. The current setting starts flashing (the default is "Analog") and you can now make selection. Use the [MENU] dial to select "Analog& ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 77
77 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) Digital output signal f ormat selection [Digital Out] Select the "Digital Out" menu item on the SYS SETUP menu screen and press the [ENTER/ YES] key. The current setting (the default is "AES/EBU") starts flashing and you can now select the desired option. Use the [ ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 78
78 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) USB ke yboard type setting [K e yboar d Sel] Select the "Keyboard Sel" menu item and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The current setting (the default is "US") starts flashing and you can now select the type. Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired option and press the ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 79
79 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) Sa ving SYS SETUP data [Sys User Save] Select "Sys User Save " on the SYS SETUP menu screen and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes to show the confirmation screen (where "?" of "Are you sure?" flashes). To save SYS SETUP/PLAY SETUP data, press ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 80
80 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) Initializing flash memory [Sys Initial Memory] Using the "Sys Initial Memory " menu item, you can initialize the flash memory data (including all system memory data, the play list for program play and the memory play data) to the factory preset data. Select "Sys Initial ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 81
81 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: SYSTEM SETUP menu) R OM version c hec king [V ersion] Select "Version " on the "SYS SETUP" menu screen and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes to show the ROM version. * To exit the MENU mode, press the [STOP/HOME] key. Using the "Version " menu item, you can che ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 82
82 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: PLA Y SETUP menu) PLA Y SETUP menu In the PLAY SETUP menu, four menu items are available. The following table shows each menu item name and its function, as well as the default setting. Menu item Pla y Mode Repeat A uto Pla y P ower On Pla y Selects the play mode. Y ou can also use the [PLA Y MODE/ PROG ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 83
83 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: PLA Y SETUP menu) Pla y mode selection [Pla y Mode] The "Play Mode" menu item selects the play mode. Select the "Play Mode" menu item on the PLAY SETUP menu screen and press the [ENTER/ YES] key. The current setting starts flashing (the default is "ALL") and you can now mak ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 84
84 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: PLA Y SETUP menu) A uto pla y mode on/off [A uto Pla y] The "Auto Play" menu item selects whether or not the recorder automatically starts play- back after carrying out either of the following operations. (1) Selecting a song by using the numeric and [CLEAR/+10] keys while the recorder is stop ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 85
85 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu) DISK UTILITY menu In the DISK UTILITY menu, six menu items regarding a disc and file are available. The following table shows each menu item name and its function. Menu item Format Rewrite File Sys Edit File Name Delete File Executes the initial format or reformat of a CD-R/RW disc. Y ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 86
86 CD-R/R W 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 det ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 87
87 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu) 7) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "A udio format type" and press the [ENTER/YES] key . The currently selected format type (the default is "CD-DA") flashes and you can now select the format type. You can select a format type from among "CD-DA" and the va ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 88
88 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu) Rewriting the file system [Re write File Sys] This menu item rewrites the file system. It is available only with a BWF formatted disc ( Note: This men u item is not available with CD-D A discs and finaliz ed BWF discs ). After you edit a WAV file on the UDF file system (such as file n ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 89
89 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu) Editing a file name [Edit file name] The "Edit File Name" menu item edits the file name of a WAV file on an unfinalized BWF disc. This menu item is not av ailab le with CD-D A discs and finaliz ed BWF discs. <Note>: After editing a file name, do not forget to rewrite t ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 90
90 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu) Deleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete File] The [Delete File] menu item deletes an unnecessary WAV file on an unfinalized BWF disc. This menu item is not av ailab le with CD-D A discs and finaliz ed BWF discs. <Note>: After deleting an audio file, do not forget to rewrite t ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 91
91 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu) Restoring a deleted audio file [Restore Del. File] Using the "Restore Del. File" menu item, you can restore a hidden file which has been deleted by the "Delete File" menu item. This men u item is not av ailable with CD-D A discs and finalized BWF discs. <Note> ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 92
92 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (MENU mode: DISK UTILITY menu) Finalizing a disc [Finalize] The "Finalize" menu item finalizes a BWF formatted or CD-DA formatted CD-R/RW disc. A finalized CD-DA disc can be played back by a normal CD player. You can also finalize a CD-DA formatted disc when you eject it after recording (see page 49). < ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 93
93 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications) Chapter -8: Specifications ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 94
94 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications) CR500 main specifications * 0dBu = 0.775V rms, 0dBV = 1V rms 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 : 10k Ω or higher Refer ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 95
95 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications) Recor ding medium : A T API (E-IDE) CD-R/RW drive Sampling frequency (fs)/ Quantization (bit) : fs 44.1kHz / 48kHz, 16bit : fs 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 88.2kHz / 96kHz, 24bit Recording tracks : 2 (STEREO) Reference recording level : -12dBFS/-20dBFS (selectable in the MENU mode) Shock loop function : 20 se ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 96
96 CD-R/R W MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Specifications) Ph ysical dimensions EXIT/NO SHIFT PUSH MENU/ENTER/YES SKIP/CURSOR STOP/HOME RECORD PLAY REWIND F FWD PQRS REC END ABS 0 0 symbol TUV WXYZ 8 2 5 CONTRAST FILE SEL space ABC DEF EDIT TIME CLEAR 1 4 7 MEMORY SET MEMORY GHI JKL MNO 9 3 6 DISPLAY LOCA TE +10 DIR SEL REC RDY ACCESS PLAY MODE PROGRAM SET ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 97
Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 98
FOR THE US CUST OMERS ONL Y FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED W ARRANTY The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depend- ing on the state in which the Fostex product was purchased. W ARRANTY PRO TECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except for recording med ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 99
FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED W ARRANTY To claim all warranty service, first access www.fostex.com to receive service authorization (RMA number). Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of original purchase to Fostex America. This warranty is not transferable. SHIPPING If this product needs service, you must tak ...
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Fostex CR500 - page 100
© PRINTED IN JAP AN MARCH 2006 8588 076 000 FX 438100 FOSTEX CO . 3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, T okyo, Japan, 196-0021 FOSTEX AMERICA 13701 Cimarron Avenue Gardena, CA 90249 U.S.A. ...
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