Fostex CR500 User Manual
POWER
Owner’ s Manual
CD-R/RW Master Recorder
ACCESS
PLAY MODE
PROGRAM SET
REPEAT
RL
OPEN/CLOSE
MIN
USB
(KYBD ONLY)
PHONES
MIN
MIN
MAX
INPUT LEVEL
MAX
MAX
DISPLAY
CONTRAST
FILE SEL
DIR SEL
REC RDY
RECORD PLAY
2
1
space ABC DEF
5
4
GHI JKL MNO
7
8
PQRS
REC END
ABS 0
STOP/HOME
3
6
9
MEMORY SET
MEMORY
438100
8588076000
SHIFT
LOCATE
EDIT TIME
CLEAR
+10
0
symbol TUV WXYZ
PUSH
MENU/ENTER/YES
SKIP/CURSOR
REWIND
EXIT/NO
F FWD
CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Safety instructions/Contents)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
"WARNING"
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE."
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used
near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position dose not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water
or spray of water.
19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on
the appliance.
20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power
supply even if the power switch is at off position.
21. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
22. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
23. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be
connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth
connection.
24. An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC
plug / inlet can be easily pulled out by hand.
25. Main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain
readily operable and should not be obstructed during
intended use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus
from supply mains, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be
disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
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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
manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
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Table of contents
About this manual ....................................................................................................7
Precautions ...............................................................................................................7
Precautions on installation .....................................................................................8
Chapter-1 Overview ...........................................................................................9
Main features ..........................................................................................................10
Chapter-2 Preparation before using the CR500 ..........................................13
Po wer connection ..................................................................................................14
Realtime clock setting ...........................................................................................14
Initial format of a CD-R/R W disc ...........................................................................16
Usable discs .............................................................................................................16
Format types ...........................................................................................................16
Handling of CD-R/RW disc ...................................................................................16
Setting a disc ...........................................................................................................17
Initial format of a disc ...........................................................................................18
Adjusting display contrast ...................................................................................22
Chapter-3 Names and functions ....................................................................23
Front panel section ................................................................................................24
Rear panel section .................................................................................................29
Screen details .........................................................................................................30
Home screen (available in stop or playback mode) .........................................30
Input monitor screen (available while in record ready or recording) ..........32
MENU mode screen ................................................................................................34
Chapter-4 Connection .....................................................................................35
Connecting to other devices ................................................................................36
Analog audio connection (balanced/unbalanced) ..........................................36
Digital audio connection (AES/EBU, S/P DIF) ....................................................36
Fader start connection ..........................................................................................37
USB keyboard connection ....................................................................................37
Chapter-5 Recording .......................................................................................39
Before starting recording .....................................................................................40
Closing and finalizing ............................................................................................40
Preparation for recording .....................................................................................41
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Connecting a sound source ..................................................................................41
Selecting the input .................................................................................................42
Adjusting recording levels ....................................................................................42
Recording a W AV file ..............................................................................................44
Starting recording ..................................................................................................44
Stopping recording ................................................................................................44
Checking the recorded audio file ........................................................................45
Playing back a recorded audio file ......................................................................45
Closing a disc ..........................................................................................................46
Recording a CD-DA trac k (Creating an audio CD) .............................................47
Starting recording ..................................................................................................47
Stopping recording ................................................................................................47
Checking the recorded audio track .....................................................................48
Playing back a recorded audio track ...................................................................48
Finalizing a disc ......................................................................................................49
Selecting a song to be played back .....................................................................50
<Method 1>: Using the [SKIP/CURSOR ] keys ......................................50
<Method 2>: Using the [MEMORY/
<Method 3>: Using the “FILE SEL” screen ...........................................................51
MEMORY SET
] key group ..................................50
Chapter-6 Playbac k/Locate ............................................................................53
About play mode ....................................................................................................54
Playback in the ALL PLAY mode ..........................................................................55
Playback in the SINGLE PLAY mode ...................................................................55
Cueing/digital scrub ..............................................................................................56
Cueing ......................................................................................................................56
Digital scrub ............................................................................................................56
Playback in the PR OGRAM PLA Y mode .............................................................57
Creating the play list ..............................................................................................58
Deleting a song from the play list ........................................................................60
Deleting all songs in the play list .........................................................................60
Playback in the MEMOR Y PLA Y mode ................................................................61
Assigning audio data to a memory ......................................................................62
Replacing the audio file in a memory bank .......................................................63
Editing a memory name ........................................................................................64
Editing the start time/end time by entering time data ....................................64
Editing the start time/end time using the digital scrub function ...................65
Deleting memory play data ..................................................................................66
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Playing back an ISO9660 formatted disc ............................................................67
Locate/skip functions ............................................................................................68
Locating an audio file (or audio track) ....................................................................68
Skipping between audio file (or audio track) .......................................................69
Locating the specific ABS time ....................................................................................69
Locating a point by entering a time ..........................................................................70
Chapter-7 MENU mode ....................................................................................71
About MENU mode ................................................................................................72
SYS SETUP menu ..................................................................................................73
Basic procedure for using the SYS SETUP menu ................................................74
Default file name setting [Default File Name] ....................................................75
Input selections [Select Input] ..............................................................................76
Digital output signal format selection [Digital Out] ..........................................77
Peak hold time setting [Peak Hold] ......................................................................77
Reference level setting [Ref. Level] ......................................................................78
USB keyboard type setting [Keyboard Sel] .........................................................78
Saving SYS SETUP data [Sys User Save] ...............................................................79
Loading SYS SETUP data [Sys User Load] ............................................................79
Initializing system memory data [Sys Default Set] ...........................................80
Initializing flash memory [Sys Initial Memory] .................................................80
ROM version checking [Version] .........................................................................81
PLA Y SETUP menu ................................................................................................82
Basic procedure for using the PLAY SETUP menu .............................................82
Play mode selection [Play Mode] .........................................................................83
Repeat mode on/off [Repeat] ...............................................................................83
Auto play mode on/off [Auto Play] .....................................................................84
Auto play on/off when powered on [Power On Play] .......................................84
DISK UTILITY menu ...............................................................................................85
Formatting a disc [Format] ...................................................................................86
Rewriting the file system [Rewrite File Sys] ........................................................88
Editing a file name [Edit File Name] .....................................................................89
Deleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete File] ...............................................90
Restoring a deleted audio file [Restore Del. File] ...............................................91
Finalizing a disc [Finalize] .....................................................................................92
Chapter-8 Specifications ................................................................................93
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About this manual
This manual intends to be used as a guide for using the Fostex CR500 CDR/RW master recorder.
This manual is written assuming that you have experience of using professional digital recorders and basic knowledge of digital recording.
By reading "Chapter 1: Overview" and "Chapter 3: Names and functions",
you may roughly understand the outline of the CR500 and how to use the
CR500.
Chapter 3 can be used as the index because we not only briefly describe
functions of each control but also show the page where details are described.
"Chapter 2: Preparation before using the CR500" describes information
for using the CR500 for the first time, such as realtime clock setting and
initial formatting of the CD-R/RW disc.
Precautions
• For supplying the power to the unit, only use the Fostex power cable.
If you use any other power cable, the unit may not work correctly and
there is a serious risk of damage to the unit.
CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500
• Only use a power cable supplied by Fostex.
If you wish to use the unit in a country where the voltage of the AC
power outlet does not match your power cable, ask your local Fostex
dealer or service station for purchasing an appropriate power cable.
Note that the unit can be used both in 50 Hz and 60 Hz areas.
• Make sure that the voltage of your AC power outlet matches the
voltage requirements of the unit.
• When disconnecting the power cable, make sure that the unit [POWER]
switch is set to "OFF".
Disconnecting the power cable while the power is "ON" may damage
memory data because the unit always communicates with memory data.
• While the unit is accessing to a disc (for example, during recording),
never turn off the power. Make sure that the unit completely stops
accessing to the disc before you turn off the power. Otherwise, recorded
data may be lost, as well as the disc may be damaged.
<Note>:
ever due to use of the unit.
<Note>:
age" caused by using the unit.
Note that Fostex assumes no responsibility on data loss or whatso-
Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect dam-
• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins,
accidentally enter the inside of the unit (especially inside of the disc
tray) because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water
enter the inside of the unit, turn off the power, unplug the power cable,
and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station.
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• 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 strong shock to the LCD display. The liquid used inside
the LCD display is toxic. If the liquid is spilled, do not suck it in.
If it is stained to your hand or skin, wash immediately with plenty of
water.
<About replacing the lithium battery>
The CR500 uses a lithium battery internally. To replace the battery, ask
your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. If the battery is not correctly replaced, there may be a risk of explosion, etc.
Precautions on installation
Do not install the unit in the following conditions.
* In a extremely hot or cold place
* In a moist place
* In a shaky or unstable place
* In a dusty place
* In a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a
magnetic field
* In the direct sunshine
* In the direct rain or water
• Notes on moisture condensation
When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm place, moisture
may condense on the drive, display, panels, etc. In such a case, leave
the unit for a while until it warms up and evaporates any moisture.
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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview)
Chapter-1: Overview
This chapter describes the main features of the CR500.
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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Overview)
Main features
The CR500 is a two-track digital master recorder which uses a CD-R or CD-RW disc
as a recording medium.
The CR500 supports both the BWF-P (interleave) and CD-DA formats for file formats of CD-R/RW discs. It also supports the UDF rev.1.02 (Universal Disk Format),
CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) and ISO9660 file systems, enabling high quality
recording and playback (playback only with a ISO9660 disc).
By finalizing a CD-R/RW disc recorded by the CR500, you can export files on the
disc to a PC. You can also play back a finalized CD-DA disc by an audio CD player.
The CR500 offers versatile playback functions including auto play and program
play. By using these functions, you can also use the CR500 as a long continuous
playback machine.
• Supporting two recording formats
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.
By closing a BWF disc, you can export a file to a Windows PC and divide the
file into two mono-track files using the WAV Manager, a freeware application
by Fostex (for details about the WAV Manager, ask your Fostex distributer or
dealer). By finalizing a CD-DA disc, you can export tracks to a Windows or
Mac OS computer, as well as can play it back by a CD player.
<Note>:
called an "audio file", while each audio data file recorded on a CD-DA formatted
disc is called an "audio track".
Windows machines
In this manual, each audio data file recorded on a BWF formatted disc is
MEMORY SET
MEMORY
DISPLAY
1
2
3
space ABC DEF
CONTRAST
FILE SEL
4
5
6
GHI JKL MNO
DIR SEL
REC RDY
7
8
9
PQRS
REC END
ABS 0
RECORD PLAY
STOP/HOME
CD-DA
LOCATE
EDIT TIME
CLEAR
+10
0
symbol TUV WXYZ
Finalized CD-R disc
<Note>: An audio track
recorded on a CD-DA formatted CD-RW disc may
not be played back by a
normal CD player.
POWER
Exportable to
(KYBD ONLY)
USB
BWF
PHONES
ACCESS
PLAY MODE
PROGRAM SET
REPEAT
RL
MIN
MIN
MAX
MAX
INPUT LEVEL
OPEN/CLOSE
MIN
MAX
Exportable to both
Windows and Mac OS
machines
SHIFT
PUSH
MENU/ENTER/YES
SKIP/CURSOR
REWIND
EXIT/NO
F FWD
PC
Computer
CD player
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ACCESS
PLAY MOD
PROGRAM S
REPEAT
OPEN/CLO
RL
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
PHONES
INPUT LEVEL
(KYBD ONLY)
USB
POWER
• High-performance CD-R/R W drive b uilt in.
The CR500 is equipped with a high-performance CD-R/RW drive. The
anti-buffer-underrun function enables reliable stereo recording/playback.
CD-R/RW drive
• V arious pla ybac k modes
The CR500 supports various playback modes described below.
(1) ALL PLAY mode
Plays back all disc tracks continuously.
(2) SINGLE PLAY mode
Plays back a single track.
(3) PROGRAM PLAY mode
Plays back tracks of the playback list you program.
(4) MEMORY PLAY mode
Plays back the memorized track by the instant start function.
• Supporting a wide range of Fs/Bit combinations for recording
When formatting a CD-R/RW disc to the BWF format, you can choose a
desired recording Fs/Bit combination from among the following.
A file is then recorded by the selected Fs/Bit combination to the disc. (Note
that a CD-DA formatted disc can only record 44.1kHz/16 bit tracks.)
(1) 44.1kHz/16 bit, (2) 44.1kHz/24 bit, (3) 48kHz/16 bit,
(4) 48kHz/24 bit, (5) 88.2kHz/24 bit, (6) 96kHz/24 bit
• Easy-to-see large display and level meter s
From a 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD display, you can see the time information, as
well as the status of the unit setting. The dot-LED level meters (L and R) allow
you to check recording or playback levels precisely.
The meter peak hold time is set to three seconds by default, however, you
can set it between zero and nine seconds in one second steps using the “Peak
Hold” menu item of the “SYS SETUP” menu in the MENU mode (see page 77).
LCD display
Level meters
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D
E
T
• A USB keyboard can be used f or file name entry, etc.
The CR500 is equipped with the [USB] port for connecting an USB keyboard.
You can enter a file name, directly bring up a menu screen, and control the
transport from the USB keyboard (see page 37).
[USB] port
POWER
USB
(KYBD ONLY)
PHONES
• 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.
ACCESS
PLAY MO
PROGRAM S
REPEA
RL
MIN
MIN
MAX
MAX
INPUT LEVEL
OPEN/CLO
MIN
MAX
[ANALOG INPUT] connector
[ANALOG OUTPUT] connector
ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT
RL RL
BALANCED [+4dBu]
DIGITAL
OUTPUTINPUT
L
L
R
R
UNBALANCED [-10dBV] BALANCED [+4dBu]
[DIGITAL INPUT] connector
[DIGITAL OUTPUT] connector
1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD
• For worldwide use
The CR500 has the [AC IN] connector, to which a separate power cable is
connected. You can use the CR500 anywhere in the world by using an
appropriate power cord.
[AC IN] connector
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
AVIS:
NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AC IN
AC IN
• Fader start function
GPI
The CR500 provides the fader start function. By connecting a fader start
control terminal of a mixing console to the [GPI] connector, you can control
play and stop of the CR500 from the mixing console.
[GPI] connector
ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT
RL RL
BALANCED [+4dBu]
DIGITAL
OUTPUTINPUT
L
L
R
R
UNBALANCED [-10dBV] BALANCED [+4dBu]
1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD
GPI
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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. Read this chapter before
using the CR500.
Table of contents
Power connection ...........................................................................................................14
Realtime clock setting ....................................................................................................14
Initial format of a CD-R/RW disc ....................................................................................16
Usable discs ................................................................................................16
Format types ..............................................................................................16
Handling of CD-R/RW disc ......................................................................16
Setting a disc ..............................................................................................17
Initial format of a disc ...............................................................................18
Adjusting display contrast ............................................................................................22
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P ower connection
Connect the supplied power cable to the [AC IN] connector on the rear panel first, and
then to the AC outlet.
ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT
RL RL
BALANCED [+4dBu]
DIGITAL
OUTPUTINPUT
L
L
R
R
UNBALANCED [-10dBV] BALANCED [+4dBu]
1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
AVIS:
NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
GPI
AC IN
AC IN
Power cable
<Notes>:
Connect the CR500 to the AC outlet of the voltage indicated on the rear
panel. If you use the unit in another country where the power voltage or AC connector type is different, consult your dealer or local Fostex service station.
Realtime clock setting
After making power connection, turn on the CR500 and make setting of the realtime
clock.
The realtime clock data is used for date/time of creation of an audio file which is
made when you make a recording to a BWF formatted CD-R/RW disc.
By default, the realtime clock is set according to local date/time of the factory. Therefore, set the clock correctly according to your local date/time before using.
RL
MIN
POWER
USB
(KYBD ONLY)
PHONES
MIN
MIN
MAX
INPUT LEVEL
MAX
MAX
1
1) Press the [POWER] switc h to turn on
the CR500.
Soon after turning on the power of the
unit, the display shows the screen below.
The time display shows "-m--s---ms",
showing that the CR500 started up with
no disc loaded on the drive.
ACCESS
PLAY MODE
PROGRAM SET
REPEAT
OPEN/CLOSE
2,3,4,5,6,76
MEMORY SET
MEMORY
DISPLAY
CONTRAST
FILE SEL
DIR SEL
REC RDY
RECORD PLAY
2
1
space ABC DEF
5
4
GHI JKL MNO
8
7
PQRS
REC END
ABS 0
STOP/HOME
3
6
9
8
2) Press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The unit enters the MENU mode and the
display now shows the MENU list screen
on which "SYS SETUP
3) While "SYS SETUP " is highlighted, press
the [ENTER/YES] key again.
SHIFT
LOCATE
EDIT TIME
MENU/ENTER/YES
CLEAR
+10
SKIP/CURSOR
0
symbol TUV WXYZ
REWIND
" is highlighted.
EXIT/NO
PUSH
F FWD
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The display now shows the "SYS SETUP"
menu, where "Default File Name
highlighted.
" is
4) Use the [MENU] dial to scroll through the
menu and highlight "Adjust RTC
", then
press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display now shows current clock data
which runs in realtime.
• Using the [MENU] dial:
You can edit the value at the cursor
(highlighted) position. To move the
cursor, use the [SKIP CURSOR
key.
]
• Using the numeric keys:
Each time you press any numeric key, the
entered numbers move left from the
cursor position.
For example, if you change the currently
held data to "06Y 04M 01D 10h 00m 00s",
press keys in the following order.
0 -> 6 -> 0 -> 4 -> 0 -> 1 -> 1 -> 0 -> 0 -> 0
-> 0 -> 0
7) After editing date/time data, press the
[ENTER/YES] key.
The clock starts running from the entered
date/time, while the display returns to the
screen which shows current clock data
which runs in realtime.
<Note>:
If you enter illegal data in
step 6) above and press the [ENTER/
YES] key, the display shows "Void
data!" and the display returns to the
screen where you can edit data. Enter legal data and press the [ENTER/
YES] key.
5) Press the [ENTER/YES] key again.
The clock data at the moment when
pressing the key is hold and now you can
edit the clock data.
flashing
6) Edit date/time data using the [MENU] dial
or the numeric keys.
8) Press the [STOP/HOME] key to exit the
MENU mode.
<Lithium battery replacement>
The unit has an internal lithium battery
which is used for driving the realtime clock.
The battery life is approximately five years.
The battery replacement is done by local
Fostex distributor's service department or
their authorized service agent.
<Note>:
The file creation date of the CR500
is recorded according to the internal
realtime clock. However, because "GMT" of
"UDF" is set to offset zero, there may be an
error when reading the creation date by a
PC.
UDF: Universal Disk Format
GMT:Greenwich Mean Time
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Recordable
Initial format of the CD-R/R W disc
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.
Recommended makers:
CD-R (Use 12x or higher disc): Sony, TDK, Taiyo yuden, RICOH,
Mitsubishi chemical, Maxell
CD-RW (Use 4x ~ 12x disc): Sony, TDK, RICOH, Mitsubishi chemical
ReWritable
Recordable
ReWritable
Format types
When you format a CD-R/RW disc with the CR500, you can choose either of the following two format types.
• BWF type:
Choose this type when you make a recording in the WAV file format. With a BWF
formatted CD-R/RW disc, you can make additional recordings until you finalize the
disc, as far as the disc has an enough space. The closed disc can be read by a Windows
computer (see page 20 for details).
• CD-DA type:
Choose this type when you make an audio CD.
With a CD-DA formatted CD-R/RW disc, you can make additional recordings until you
finalize the disc, as far as the disc has an enough space. The finalized disc can be read
by a Windows or Mac OS computer, as well as can be played back by a normal CD
player (see page 20 for details).
Handling of CD-R/RW discs
• Handle a disc with care by holding them by
the rim or by a finger through the center hole,
rather than touching the surface. Do not get
fingerprints, dust, scratch, etc. on the signal
side.
• Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label
side of the disc. Do not make a scratch on
the label side. A scratch may make recording
or playback impossible. Do not write on the
label side of a disc with a hard pen such as a
ballpoint pen and a pencil. Only use a soft
pen.
• Do not use a curved or cracked disc, which
may cause malfunction of the drive.
• If dust or fingerprint is attached to the signal
side, wipe the disc gently with a soft dry cloth
or a cloth with ethyl alcohol from the center
towards the out-side edge. Do not wipe it from
the outside towards the center.
• Read the instructions supplied with a disc be
fore using.
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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
POWER
USB
(KYBD ONLY)
PHONES
PLAY MODE
PROGRAM SET
REPEAT
RL
OPEN/CLOSE
MIN
MIN
MAX
MAX
INPUT LEVEL
MIN
MAX
<Note>:
When setting a disc
to the tray, make sure that
the label side is up.
[OPEN/CLOSE] key
After closing the tray, the unit loads the disc in the following manners depending on
the disc condition. If the disc is illegal, the unit rejects the disc and opens the disc tray.
• Unformatted CD-R/RW disc
The unit recognizes that the disc is unformatted and shows "Blank Disk" on the
display, followed by the "Format" menu item of the "DISK UTILITY" menu in the
MENU mode.
• Unused formatted CD-R/RW disc
If you set an unused BWF formatted disc, the unit scans the disc and starts up with
the screen showing that no BWF file exists on the disc.
If you set an unused CD-DA formatted disc, the unit scans the disc and starts up
with the screen showing "Blank Disk", followed by the "Format" menu screen of the
"DISK UTILITY" menu in the MENU mode.
• Recorded CD-R/RW disc
If you set a BWF formatted (or CD-DA formatted) CD-R/RW disc on which any audio
file (or audio track) is recorded, the earliest recorded audio file (or audio track) on
the disc is loaded.
If the "Power On Play" item of the "PLAY SETUP" menu in the MENU mode is set to
"On", the CR500 automatically starts playback immediately after it starts up when
you turn on the power (see page 81).
• CD-DA format audio CD (including a commercially available CD)
If you set an audio CD disc of the Red Book format, the unit starts up at the
beginning of track 1. Only playback is possible with an audio CD.
Note that some copy-protected audio CDs may not be played back.
• ISO9660 formatted disc
If you set an ISO9660 formatted CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW disc, you can only play
back a WAV file (BWF) on the disc (see page 67).
When you attempt to remove a disc after making recording, a confirmation screen for
closing the disc (for a BWF formatted disc) or finalizing the disc (for a CD-DA disc)
appears.
To export a WAV file on the BWF formatted disc to your computer, you have to close
the disc. To play back an audio track on the CD-DA formatted disc by a normal CD
player or to export an audio track to your computer, you have to finalize the disc (see
pages 46 and 49).
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Initial format of a disc
The following description shows how to do the initial format of an unused disc, assuming that the CR500 is turned on and no disc is set on the disc tray.
<The recordable time and the maxim um number of trac ks>
The table on the right
shows the approximate
recordable time and the
maximum number of
tracks after formatting a
700 MB CD-R/RW disc.
Note that the actual recordable time is slightly
different depending on
discs.
You can check the recordable time and the maximum number of tracks on
the input monitor screen.
2
MIN
MIN
MAX
POWER
USB
(KYBD ONLY)
PHONES
MAX
INPUT LEVEL
Format type
CD-DA (44.1/16)
BWF (44.1/16)
BWF (44.1/24)
BWF (48/16)
BWF (48/24)
BWF (88.2/24)
BWF (96/24)
<Note>:
The recordable time of a BWF formatted disc
Recordable time
Approx. 79 min.
Approx. 66 min.
Approx. 44 min.
Approx. 61 min.
Approx. 40 min.
Approx. 22 min.
Approx. 20 min.
Maximum number of
tracks
Max. 99 tracks
Max. 97 tracks
Max. 97 tracks
Max. 97 tracks
Max. 97 tracks
Max. 97 tracks
Max. 97 tracks
decreases not only by making recording but also by
closing the disc (see page 46) and by rewriting the file
system data (see page 88).
4
MEMORY SET
MEMORY
ACCESS
PLAY MODE
PROGRAM SET
REPEAT
RL
OPEN/CLOSE
MIN
MAX
DISPLAY
1
2
3
space ABC DEF
CONTRAST
FILE SEL
4
5
6
GHI JKL MNO
DIR SEL
REC RDY
7
8
9
PQRS
REC END
ABS 0
RECORD PLAY
STOP/HOME
4
LOCATE
EDIT TIME
CLEAR
+10
0
symbol TUV WXYZ
3,4,5,6,7,8
SHIFT
PUSH
MENU/ENTER/YES
SKIP/CURSOR
REWIND
EXIT/NO
F FWD
1,2
1) Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key to open the
disc tray.
2) Set an unformatted CD-R/RW disc and press
the [OPEN/CLOSE] key to close the disc tray .
The unit recognizes that the disc is blank
and enters the "Format" screen of the
"DISK UTILITY" menu in the MENU mode.
4
On this screen, you can format the disc
after setting the disc volume label and
format type.
We recommend to set the volume label
because it can be used as the default file
name when making recording to a BWF
formatted disc.
If you do not edit the volume label, skip
the next three steps and go to step 6.
<Note>:
ume label setting is ineffective and
is not stored.
3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Vol.Label"
at the top and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The rightmost digit of the current volume
label flashes and you can now edit the
label.
With a CD-DA disc, the vol-
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flashing
4) Use the numeric keys or [MENU] dial to edit
the volume label.
You can enter a desired alphanumeric
character at the flashing point.
You can move the flashing point by using
the [SKIP/CURSOR
clear the character at the flashing point by
pressing the [CLEAR/+10] key.
] keys. You can
7) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desired
format type and press the [ENTER/YES] key .
8) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight
"[EXECUTE]" and press the [ENTER/YES]
key. (To cancel formatting, select "[EXIT]".)
Formatting starts and the display shows
the formatting status.
The screen below shows an example when
the disc is formatted by "BWF (48/24)".
When formatting completes, "Completed"
is shown and the unit exits the MENU
mode. The display shows the Home screen.
5) After completing editing, press the [ENTER/
YES] key to set the volume label.
6) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Audio
format type" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The current format type flashes ("CD-DA"
flashes by default) and you can now
select the format type.
flashing
You can select a desired format type from
among "CD-DA" and various "BWF" types
(see the table below). To make an audio
CD, select "CD-DA". To record WAV files,
select any one of "BWF" types shown below.
On the Home screen immediately after the
disc has been formatted, track display is
blank while the Fs and Bit information of
the disc is shown.
After the CD-R/RW disc has been formatted, you can now make a recording with
the CR500. See "Chapter 5: Recording"
(from page 39) for details.
CD-DA: 44.1kHz/16Bit (Default)
BWF (44.1/16): 44.1kHz/16Bit
BWF (44.1/24): 44.1kHz/24Bit
BWF (48/16): 48kHz/16Bit
BWF (48/24): 48kHz/24Bit
BWF (88.2/24): 88.2kHz/24Bit
BWF (96/24): 96kHz/24Bit
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<Note>:
You can re-format a formatted disc by the "Format" menu item
of the "DISK UTILITY" menu in the
MENU mode (see "Formatting a disk
[Format]" on page 86).
CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Preparation before using the CR500)
<Note>:
is executed immediately. After "Completed" is shown, the following Home
screen appears.
Formatting by the "CD-DA" type
<Note>:
without making recording or if you turn
off the power and then on, the display
shows "Blank Disc" again, followed by the
"Format" screen.
With a CD-DA formatted CD-R/RW disc,
you can make additional recordings until
you finalize the disc.
If you eject a CD-DA formatted disc
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The following table shows available Fs/Bit combinations for recording, as well as capabilities of additional recordings, reformatting, file name editing, file deletion, export to
PC and playback by normal CD players.
Format type
CD-R
Selectable when
formatting
44.1kHz/16Bit or 24Bit
48kHz/16Bit or 24Bit
88.2kHz/24Bit
96kHz/24Bit
Possible until a disc
is finalized.
Impossible
Possible until finalized
After editing, the file
system must be stored.
<Note>: Impossible when
there is no remaining recordable space on the
disc.
BWF
Disc type
CD-RCD-RW
Av ailable Fs/Bit f or recor ding
Selectable when
formatting
44.1kHz/16Bit or 24Bit
48kHz/16Bit or 24Bit
88.2kHz/24Bit
96kHz/24Bit
Fixed to 44.1kHz/16Bit
Additional recordings
Possible until a disc
is finalized.
Possible until a disc
is finalized.
Reformatting of a recorded disc
ImpossiblePossible
File name editing/file deletion/file restore
Possible until finalized
After editing, the file
system must be stored.
<Note>: Impossible when
there is no remaining recordable space on the
disc.
Impossible.
CD-DA
CD-RW
Fixed to 44.1kHz/16Bit
Possible until a disc
is finalized.
Possible
Impossible.
File export to a PC
Possible with a closed or
finalized disc.
* Only can be exported to a Windows machine.
Possible with a closed or
finalized disc.
Possible with a
finalized disc.
* Can be exported to a Windows or Mac OS machine.
Possible with a
finalized disc.
Playback b y a normal CD pla yer
Impossible.Impossible.
<Note for reformatting>
Do not use the CR500 for reformatting a CD-RW disc on which you have make recording using another machine such as a PC. If you reformat such a disc using the CR500,
data may not be completely erased. When you reformat a CD-RW disc using the "Format" menu item of the "DISK UTILITY" menu in the MENU mode, make sure that the
disc has been recorded by the CR500.
Possible with a
finalized disc.
Impossible.
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P
O
Adjusting display contrast
The display contrast of the unit is adjusted suitably when shipped. If you want to change
the contrast, follow the procedure described below.
CONTRAST
DISPLAY
CONTRAST
FILE SEL
DIR SEL
REC RDY
RECORD PLAY
] key
MEMORY SET
MEMORY
1
2
space ABC DEF
4
5
GHI JKL MNO
7
8
PQRS
REC END
ABS 0
STOP/HOME
3
6
9
[SHIFT] key
LOCATE
EDIT TIME
CLEAR
+10
0
symbol TUV WXYZ
SHIFT
PUSH
MENU/ENTER/YES
SKIP/CURSOR
REWIND
EXIT/NO
F FWD
ACCESS
PLAY MODE
ROGRAM SET
REPEAT
PEN/CLOSE
[DISPLAY/
[MENU] dial / [ENTER/YES] key
1) Press the [SHIFT] key to turn on the [SHIFT] indicator , followed by the [DISPLAY/
key.
The popup message as shown below appears on the display and you can now adjust the
display contrast.
CONTRAST
]
2) While the popup message above is shown, rotate the [MENU] dial to adjust the display
contrast.
Rotating the dial clockwise weakens the contrast, while rotating it counterclockwise
strengthens the contrast.
<Weak contrast> <Strong contrast>
3) After adjusting the contrast, press the [ENTER/YES] key to confirm y our setting.
The adjusted display contrast is now effective and the popup message above is dismissed.
<Note>:
If you initialize the system memories from the "Sys initial Memories>" or
<"Sys Default Set>" item of the "SYS SETUP" menu in the MENU mode, the contrast
is initialized to the factory preset.
The contrast setting remains even if you turn off the power.
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Chapter-3: Names and functions
Front panel
MEMORY SET
MEMORY
DISPLAY
1
space ABC DEF
CONTRAST
FILE SEL
4
GHI JKL MNO
DIR SEL
REC RDY
7
PQRS
REC END
ABS 0
RECORD PLAY
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
AVIS:
NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
2
5
8
STOP/HOME
LOCATE
3
EDIT TIME
CLEAR
+10
6
0
9
symbol TUV WXYZ
AC IN
AC IN
RL
MIN
POWER
USB
(KYBD ONLY)
ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT
RL RL
BALANCED [+4dBu]
DIGITAL
MIN
PHONES
L
R
UNBALANCED [-10dBV] BALANCED [+4dBu]
OUTPUTINPUT
MIN
MAX
MAX
INPUT LEVEL
L
R
ACCESS
PLAY MODE
PROGRAM SET
REPEAT
OPEN/CLOSE
MAX
Rear panel
GPI
SHIFT
PUSH
MENU/ENTER/YES
SKIP/CURSOR
REWIND
EXIT/NO
F FWD
1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD
Table of contents
Front panel section .........................................................................................................24
Rear panel section ..........................................................................................................29
Screen details .................................................................................................................30
Home screen (available in stop or playback mode) ........................................30
Input monitor screen (available while in record ready or recording) .........32
MENU mode screen ..............................................................................................34
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Front panel section
1
POWER
22
23
RL
MIN
USB
(KYBD ONLY)
PHONES
21
MIN
MIN
MAX
INPUT LEVEL
MAX
MAX
20
45 6
ACCESS
PLAY MODE
PROGRAM SET
REPEAT
OPEN/CLOSE
17
19
18
16
7
DISPLAY
1
space ABC DEF
CONTRAST
FILE SEL
4
DIR SEL
REC RDY
7
RECORD PLAY
8
MEMORY SET
MEMORY
2
5
GHI JKL MNO
8
PQRS
REC END
ABS 0
STOP/HOME
9
3
6
9
15
10 11
LOCATE
EDIT TIME
CLEAR
+10
0
symbol TUV WXYZ
SHIFT
PUSH
MENU/ENTER/YES
SKIP/CURSOR
REWIND
12 13
EXIT/NO
F FWD
14
About Non-shift mode and Shift mode
Some keys have the secondary function which is available
when the SHIFT indicator is lit (i.e. in the Shift mode), while
the primary function is available when the SHIFT indicator
is unlit (i.e. in the Non-shift mode).
In this manual, we sometimes say "when SHIFTed" and
"when unSHIFTed", instead of "when the SHIFT indicator is
lit" (or "in the Shift mode") and "when the SHIFT indicator
is unlit" (or "in the Non-shift mode") respectively.
Audio file and audio track
In this manual, each audio data file recorded on a BWF
formatted disc is called an "audio file", while each audio
data file recorded on a CD-DA formatted disc is called an
"audio track".
1. [PO WER] s witch
Turns on or off the power of the unit.
2. Disc tray
Loads a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Use the [OPEN/CLOSE] key to open
or close the tray.
You can also close the tray by pushing the front of the tray
lightly.
3. [A CCESS] indicators
Indicates the condition of the CD-R/RW drive.
Depending on the drive condition, the indicator status changes
as below.
Unlit
Lit in green
No disc is set in the tray.
The disc is stopped.
Flashing in orange
Flashing in red
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The unit is playing back the disc.
The unit is recording to the disc.
CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)
PROGRAM SET
4. [PLAY MODE/
This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)
functions.
While stopped, pressing this key switches the play
mode in the following order (see page 54).
When unSHIFTed:
When SHIFTed:
“ALL PLAY” -> “SINGLE PLAY” -> “PROGRAM
PLAY” -> “MEMORY PLA Y” -> “ALL PLA Y”
<Note>: "PROGRAM PLAY" is shown only when
the play list is set.
Pressing this key brings up the screen for program
setting on which you can set or edit the play list
(page 57).
] key
5. LCD display
This 132 x 64 dot LCD display shows file information, setting
status, etc (see page 30).
6. [DISPLAY/
This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)
functions.
CONTRAST
] key
While stopped or playing, pressing this key
switches the time display mode in the following
When unSHIFTed:
When SHIFTed:
7. [FILE SEL/
This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)
functions.
When unSHIFTed:
order (see page 30).
Total time -> Track time -> Total remaining time ->
Track remaining time -> Total time...
Pressing this key brings up the screen for adjust
the display contrast. Adjust the display contrast
using the [MENU] dial and press the [ENTER/YES]
key to confirm (see page 22).
DIR SEL
] key
Pressing this key brings up the screen for selecting an audio file (or audio track) (see page 51).
Pressing this key brings up the screen for selecting a directory (see page 67).
When SHIFTed:
Pressing the [STOP/HOME] key (or the [EXIT/NO] key) dismisses
each selection screen and returns to the Home screen.
<Note>: The Shifted function is available only
when a BWF formatted disc is loaded. It is not
available with a CD-DA formatted disc.
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8. [MEMOR Y/
The keys in this key group have primary (unSHIFTed) and
secondary (SHIFTed) functions.
When unSHIFTed:
When SHIFTed:
In the MENU mode, the keys in this key group are used for
entering alphanumeric characters.
MEMORY SET
] key
Depending on the current play mode, the function differs.
• In ALL PLA Y, SINGLE PLA Y or PR OGRAM PLAY
mode:
Pressing a key in this key group directly locates the
beginning of the audio file (or audio track) corresponding to the key number.
• In MEMORY PLAY mode:
Pressing a key in this key group starts playback of the
audio file (or audio track) set to the memory bank corresponding to the key number (Instant start function).
Note that the SHIFTed functions of the keys in this
key group are effective only in the MEMORY PLAY
mode.
Pressing a key in this key group brings up the screen
for setting a desired audio file (or audio track) to the
corresponding memory bank (see page 62).
9. [LOCATE/
This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)
functions.
When unSHIFTed:
When SHIFTed:
EDIT TIME
] key
Pressing this key locates the position previously located (see page 70).
Pressing this key brings up the time edit screen and
you can edit the current time (see page 70). After
editing the time, pressing this key locates he edited
time position.
Pressing the [STOP/HOME] key (or the [EXIT/NO]
key) dismisses the time edit screen and returns to
the Home screen.
10. [CLEAR/+10] key
This key is used when you select an audio file (or audio track)
whose number is more than 9. For example, to select "15", press
this key, followed by the [5/JKL] key (see pages 50 and 68).
This key is also used to clear the highlighted character on the
screen of the "Edit File Name" item of the "DISK UTILITY" menu
in the MENU mode (see page 89).
11. [SHIFT] key
Pressing this key turns the shift mode on or on. When on, the
indicator is lit and you can execute a SHIFTed (secondary)
function of a key which has dual functions.
The SHIFTed function of a key (if available) is labeled under
the key.
12. [EXIT/NO] key
This key has opposite functions to the [ENTER/YES] key.
It is used to cancel editing or execution.
In the MENU mode, pressing this key goes up the menu level.
Pressing this key repeatedly exits the MENU mode.
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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 the MENU mode. The [MENU] dial also can
be used for entering alphanumerical characters.
14. [SKIP/CURSOR ] keys
Pressing the [ ] or [ ] key skips to the beginning of the
previous or next audio file (or audio track). You can skip to the
beginning of a desired file by pressing the key as many time as
required (see page 50 and 69).
When the display shows a screen for entering alphanumerical
characters in the MENU mode, these keys can be used for
moving the cursor position.
15. Transport control ke ys
[ PLAY] key
• Pressing this key plays back the current audio file (or audio
track).
• Pressing this key while holding down the [STOP/HOME] key
enters the digital scrub mode.
[ STOP/HOME] key
• During playback or recording, pressing this key stops the
drive.
• Pressing the [PLAY] key while holding down this key enters
the digital scrub mode (see page 56).
• Pressing this key exits any editing or setting mode and re
turns to show the Home screen.
• Pressing the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key while holding down
this key locates a specific position as below.
[STOP/HOME]
+
[F FWD]
[STOP/HOME]
+
Locates the record end position (REC END) of
the currently loaded disc (LOCATE REC END
function).
Locates the beginning (ABS 0) of the currently
loaded disc (LOCA TE ABS 0 function).
[REWIND]
[ F FWD] key
• Pressing this key while stopped starts fast-forward at up to
30 times the normal playback speed.
• Pressing this key during playback executes forward cueing
playback.
• While stopped, pressing this key while holding down the
[STOP/HOME] key locates the last recording position of the
current audio file (or audio track) (LOCATE REC END).
[ REWIND] key
• Pressing this key while stopped starts fast-rewind at up to
30 times the normal playback speed.
• Pressing this key during playback executes reverse cueing
playback.
• While stopped, pressing this key while holding down the
[STOP/HOME] key locates the beginning of the current
audio file (or audio track) (LOCATE ABS 0).
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[ 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 RDY] key
Pressing this key switches the record ready mode on and off.
When it is on, you can monitor the input signal and adjust the
recording level (see pages 32, 42 and 47).
While the recorder is in the record ready mode, the [RED RDY]
indicator flashes. After recording starts, the indicator lights
solidly.
17. Level meters
Show the recording/playback.
The nominal input level of the unit is set to "-12dB" by default.
You can change it to "-20dB" using the "Ref. Level" menu item
of the "SYS SETUP" menu in the MENU mode (see page 78).
18. [REPEAT] ke y
Pressing this key switches the repeat mode on and off.
When the repeat mode is on, the [REPEAT] indicator lights and
the recorder repeats playback according to the current play
mode until the [STOP/HOME] key is pressed.
<Note>:
repeat playback function is disabled.
When the play mode is set to "MEMORY PLAY", the
19. [OPEN/CLOSE] key
Pressing this key opens or closes the disc tray.
<Note>:
the tray lightly.
You can also close the tray by pushing the front of
20. [INPUT LEVEL] control
This control adjusts the input level (L and R) when recording
analog audio signals (see page 42).
21. [PHONES] level control/[PHONES] jack
The [PHONE] jack is used to connect headphones, while the
[PHONES] level control adjusts the headphone monitor level.
22. [USB (KYBD ONLY)] port
By connecting a USB keyboard to this port, you can enter a file
name or control the transport, etc. form the keyboard (see page
37). You can also connect a numeric keyboard for entering
numeric values and transport controls.
When you connect a USB keyboard, set the "Keyboard type"
menu item of the "SYS SETUP" menu in the MENU mode
appropriately (see page 78) to match the keyboard.
You can select between "JAPAN" and "US" (by default, it is set
to "US").
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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)
Rear panel section
ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT
RL RL
BALANCED [+4dBu]
DIGITAL
OUTPUTINPUT
7
8
L
L
R
R
UNBALANCED [-10dBV] BALANCED [+4dBu]
1:GND 2:HOT 3:COLD
GPI
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1. [ANALOG INPUT] connectors (XLR-3-31 type, balanced)
These connectors receive analog audio signals at +4dBu.
When the RCA unbalanced analog input jacks are plugged, the
balanced connectors are disabled (see page 36).
2. [ANALOG INPUT] connectors (RCA type, unbalanced)
These connectors receive analog audio signals at -10dBV (see
page 36).
3. [ANALOG OUTPUT] connectors (RCA type, unbalanced)
These connectors send analog audio signals at -10dBV (see page
36).
4. [ANALOG OUTPUT] connectors (XLR-3-32 type, balanced)
These connectors send analog audio signals at +4dBu (see page
36).
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
AVIS:
NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AC IN
AC IN
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5. [A C IN] connector
This connector is used to connect the supplied AC power cable
(page 14).
6. [GPI] jack
This jack is used to connect to a mixing console providing the
fader start/stop facility, which enables start/stop control of
the CR500 from a console's fader (see page 36).
7. [DIGITAL OUTPUT] connector (XLR-3-32 type, balanced)
This connector sends AES/EBU or S/P DIF digital signals (see
page 36). The digital output signal format (AES/EBU or S/P
DIF) can be set by the MENU mode (see page 77).
8. [DIGITAL INPUT] connector (XLR-3-31 type, balanced)
This connector receives AES/EBU or S/P DIF digital signals.
The unit automatically recognizes the digital signal format (AES/
EBU or S/P DIF) (see page 36).
<Pin assignment of XLR connectors>
1
GND
2
3
XLR-3-31 type connector XLR-3-32 type connector
1
2
HOT
3
COLD
1
3
2
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CD-R/RW MASTER RECORDER CR500 (Names and functions)
Screen details
Home screen (availab le in stop or pla yback 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 information about the current setting and status is shown,
as described below.
Time information
File name
Play mode
Playback Fs/bit
File (or track) number list
• Time information
While stopped or during playback, the current recorder position is shown in "m:s:ms".
By default, the disc elapsed time from the beginning of the disc is shown (TOTAL is
indicated on the top left of the screen).
You can select the time mode shown here by pressing the [DISPLAY/
CONTRAST
among the disc elapsed time, track elapsed time, total remaining time and track remaining time. Note that during recording, you cannot select the total remaining time
and track remaining time.
When selecting the remaining time, negative time value is shown (see the screen examples below).
Also the appropriate icon (
, , , or ) which shows transport status is lit.
The following shows a screen example of each of four time modes when the recorder is
at the beginning of the disc.
<Disc elapsed time>
Shows "0m 00s 000ms", indicating that
the recorder is at the beginning of the
disc.
<T rac k elapsed time>
Shows "0m 00s 000ms", indicating that
the recorder is at the beginning of track
01.
] key from
<T rac k remaining time>
Indicates that the track remaining time
(=total playing time of track 01) is "3m
56s 000ms".
<T otal remaining time>
Indicates that the total remaining time
(=total playing time of tracks 01 through
06) is "23m 45s 670ms".
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