Fostex Fr2 Memory Recorder Owners Manual

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FR-2 Field Memory Recorder
This manual is described according to the following conventions.
1. The following abbreviations are sometimes used.

CompactFlash card -> CFC
Flash ATA Card -> ATA
Sampling frequency -> FS
Realtime clock -> RTC
Personal computer -> PC
 2. The names of keys, switches and connectors of the FR-2 used in this manual
match their labels on the panel.
 
Playback key -> the [PLAY] key
Sampling frequency select switch -> the [FS (kHz)] switch
Analog input connectors -> the [ANALOG...

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FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 1: Product overview)
Chapter 1: Product overview
This chapter describes the product overview as well as main features/functions, etc. 

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Overview
The Model FR-2 is a portable two-track field memory recorder for profes-
sional use, which records to CompactFlash cards or Flash ATA cards. You can
make high quality recording either in stereo or mono.
Designed specifically for location recording, the FR-2 is a portable and light-
weighted machine, offering simple and easy-to-use operation. You can oper-
ate the FR-2 on batteries or on the optional AC adaptor.
The FR-2 provides two...

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FR-2
Carring belt
Operation manual (this manual)1
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The following FR-2 options and related products are available.
Apply to your local Fostex dealer or sale office for further details (prices,
specifications, etc). you can also get information from the Fostex web site by
accessing to the following URL.
http://www.fostex.co.jp
Options
¥External power supply unit (AC adaptor): AD12-1300
The following related products are also available from...

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

This chapter describes details about power supply for operating the unit and memory cards for
recording. Please read this chapter thoroughly before using the unit so that you can supply the
power to the unit properly, as well as make recording smoothly. Especially, never miss to read the
description of how to format a memory card.

About power supply...

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Batteries are not supplied with the FR-2, therefore, if you wish to operate the FR-2 on
batteries, purchase appropriate batteries.

* Use alkaline, Ni-Cd, or Ni-HM batteries. Do not use manganese batteries.
* Use new batteries (or fully charged batteries) when replacing batteries.
* Do not mix old and new batteries together.
* Use the same type of batteries in the FR-2 at one time.
* Do not use leaked batteries.

* The FR-2 does not provide...

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: Used batteries should be disposed following to your local regulations to
avoid problems of environmental pollution.
¥ Reducing the battery power consumption
For reducing battery power consumption to extend the battery life, when the
internal monitor speaker is disengaged (i.e. when a headphones plug is inserted to
the [PHONES] jack), no power is supplied to the internal amplifier which is used
for driving the internal speaker.
You can...

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Operating the FR-2 on the AC adaptor
: Use only the AD12-1300 for an AC adaptor. Using another AC adaptor may
damage the FR-2 due to the mismatch of the power voltage, polarity, etc.
When connect or disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that the [POWER] switch is set to
OFF.
¥ Connecting the AC adaptor
While the [POWER] switch of the FR-2 is set to OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the
[DC IN] jack on the left side panel of the FR-2, and then...