Fostex Fr2 Memory Recorder Owners Manual

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FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 6: MENU mode/Setup menu)
Setting the digital output signal format (Digi Out Type)
1) Use the [MENU] dial to select Setup and press the [ENTER] key.
The display now shows the first page of the Setup menu.
2) Use the [MENU] dial to select DigiOutType on the second page and press the
[ENTER] key.
The current setting (by default, AES/EBU) starts flashing.
: See Checking the remain for recording on page 52 for details about remain
display.
This menu item selects the format of the digital signal fed from the [DIGITAL OUT]
connector. You can choose between AES/EBU (default) and S/P DIF.
The following description is assumed that the FR-2 is now in the MENU mode by
pressing the [ENTER] key while the recorder is stopped.
3) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired signal format and press the [ENTER] key.
You can select between AES/EBU (default) and S/P DIF.
AES/EBU A signal in the IEC60958 (AES/EBU) format is output.
S/P DIFA signal in the IEC60958 (S/P DIF) format is output.
By pressing the [ENTER] key after selecting the desired format, the setting is fixed and the
display returns to show the previous screen.
4) Press the [HOME] key to exit the MENU mode.
When a USB keyboard is connected to the FR-2, you can carry out the following operation.
Acts the same as the [MENU] dial on the FR-2 panel.
Returns to the previous screen layer.
Enter keyActs the same as the [ENTER] key on the FR-2 panel.
When a USB keyboard is connected to the FR-2, you can carry out the following operation.
Acts the same as the [MENU] dial on the FR-2 panel.
Returns to the previous screen layer.
Enter keyActs the same as the [ENTER] key on the FR-2 panel.
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Selecting the battery type (Battery)
1) Use the [MENU] dial to select Setup and press the [ENTER] key.
The display now shows the first page of the Setup menu.
2) Use the [MENU] dial to select Battery on the second page and press the [ENTER]
key.
The current setting (by default, NiHM) starts flashing.
3) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired battery type and press the [ENTER] key.
You can select the type from among NiHM (default), NiCd and Alkali(ne).
By pressing the [ENTER] key after selecting the desired option, the setting is fixed and the
display returns to show the previous screen.
4) Press the [HOME] key to exit the MENU mode.
: Before operating the unit on batteries, make sure that the battery type is cor-
rectly set by this item. If the batteries do not match the setting, the error tone may not be
correctly generated due to the difference of the power voltage, etc.
This menu item selects the battery type when you use batteries (alkaline, Ni-Cd, or
Ni-HM) for operating the unit.
The following description is assumed that the FR-2 is now in the MENU mode by
pressing the [ENTER] key while the recorder is stopped.
When a USB keyboard is connected to the FR-2, you can carry out the following operation.
Acts the same as the [MENU] dial on the FR-2 panel.
Returns to the previous screen layer.
Enter keyActs the same as the [ENTER] key on the FR-2 panel.
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Selecting the USB keyboard type (Keyboard)
1) Use the [MENU] dial to select Setup and press the [ENTER] key.
The display now shows the first page of the Setup menu.
2) Use the [MENU] dial to select Keyboard on the third page and press the [ENTER]
key.
The current setting (by default, US) starts flashing.
3) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desired keyboard type and press the [ENTER] key.
You can select between US and JAPAN.
By pressing the [ENTER] key after selecting the desired type, the setting is fixed and the
display returns to show the previous screen.
4) Press the [HOME] key to exit the MENU mode.
: Fostex does not guarantee keyboard operations if you use a keyboard with built-in
USB hub, USB mouse or PS2 mouse.
Also note that, some keyboards do not work correctly until pressing any key after connec-
tion is made.
This menu item selects the USB keyboard type (between US and JAPAN) to
match the keyboard connected to the [USB (KEYBOARD ONLY)]  port on the left
side panel. The following description is assumed that the FR-2 is now in the MENU
mode by pressing the [ENTER] key while the recorder is stopped.
When a USB keyboard is connected to the FR-2, you can carry out the following operation.
Acts the same as the [MENU] dial on the FR-2 panel.
Returns to the previous screen layer.
Enter keyActs the same as the [ENTER] key on the FR-2 panel.
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Viewing the ROM version (Version)
1) Use the [MENU] dial to select Setup and press the [ENTER] key.
The display now shows the first page of the Setup menu.
2) Use the [MENU] dial to select Version on the third page and press the [ENTER] key.
The current version of the ROM installed to the unit is displayed.
3) To dismiss the ROM version screen, press the [ENTER] key.
4) Press the [HOME] key to exit the MENU mode.
This menu item is used for viewing the ROM version of the unit.
The following description is assumed that the FR-2 is now in the MENU mode by
pressing the [ENTER] key while the recorder is stopped.
When a USB keyboard is connected to the FR-2, you can carry out the following operation.
Acts the same as the [MENU] dial on the FR-2 panel.
Returns to the previous screen layer.
Enter keyActs the same as the [ENTER] key on the FR-2 panel.
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FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 6: MENU mode/Setup menu)
Initializing settings of the Setup menu (Init Setup)
1) Use the [MENU] dial to select Setup and press the [ENTER] key.
The display now shows the first page of the Setup menu.
2) Use the [MENU] dial to select Init Setup on the third page and press the [ENTER] key.
The display changes to show the Initialize Setup screen as shown below right, in which Are
you sure? flashes.
3) To executing initializing, press the [ENTER] key.
The settings are initialized. When completed, Completed! is shown.
4) Press the [ENTER] key, followed by the [HOME] key to exit the MENU mode.
File Name Mode
Default Scene Name
Take Number
Speaker Mute
Error ToneInput Clip
Battery Warning
Memory Warning
Scene Name
Peak Hold3s
Pre Rec Time20s (22.05), 10s (44.1/48), 5s (88.2/96), 2.5s (176.4/192)
Digi Out TypeAES/EBU
Battery
NiHM
Keyboard Type
US Date
On
On
3min OffScene01 - Scene99
001
Remain DisplayTime
* In addition to the items above, the contrast value is also initialized.
This menu item is used for initializing all settings of the Setup menu to the factory
preset condition. The following description is assumed that the FR-2 is now in the
MENU mode by pressing the [ENTER] key while the recorder is stopped.
By executing this menu item, the Setup menu items are initialized to the default
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When a USB keyboard is connected to the FR-2, you can carry out the following operation.
Acts the same as the [MENU] dial on the FR-2 panel.
Returns to the previous screen layer.
Enter keyActs the same as the [ENTER] key on the FR-2 panel.
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FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 7: Exporting audio files to a PC)
Chapter 7: Exporting audio files to a PC
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FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 7: Exporting audio files to a PC)
By connecting the FR-2 to your PC via the USB ports, you can transfer audio (BWF) files
created by the FR-2 between your PC and a memory card.
FR-2 audio data can be copied to a hard disk on your PC, or exported to a computer
application such as Digidesign Pro Tools.
Connecting the FR-2 to a PC
12VDC IN32 1
COLDGND
HOT
KEYBOARD PC ONLY
USB
ONLY
DIGITAL OUT IN

When you use the FR-2 with your PC, operate the FR-2 on the AC adaptor in order to
supply the stable power to the FR-2.

* For transferring audio files, you only can use a PC which runs on Windows ME, 2000
or XP OS and supports USB connection.
Note that you cannot use a Macintosh computer or any computer which does not run
on the OS above.
Make sure that your PC can be used with the FR-2 before making connection.
* If you use a Windows PC which does not have a USB connector, you can make backup
of data recorded on a memory card by using a CFC/PCMCIA card leader, etc.
* All company names and model names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered
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FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 7: Exporting audio files to a PC)
Connecting the FR-2 to a PC
1) Turn on the power of both the PC and FR-2.
2) Press the [ENTER] key of the FR-2 to enter the MENU mode.
The display shows the first layer of the MENU mode screen.
3) Use the [MENU] dial to select USB Mode at the bottom and press the [ENTER] key.
The display now shows the USB Mode screen.
You can transfer audio data while this screen is shown.
: While the FR-2 is in the USB mode, all controls (keys, switches, etc.) on the FR-2
panel except the [ENTER] key are disabled.
4) Use a USB cable to connect the FR-2 to the PC.
5) By opening My computer on the PC, a drive named Removable disk is added to the PC.
The first time you connect the FR-2 to the PC, the disk driver is installed.
6) Open the removable disk drive newly added and select a desired audio file in the
appropriate folder, and then copy it to the PC.
When opening the removable disk drive newly added, all audio files stored to the memory card
in the current drive is shown.
While transferring file data from the FR-2 to the PC, the [ACCESS] indicator on the FR-2 panel
lights (or flashes). When completing data transfer, the [ACCESS] indicator turns off.
: When file data is copied from the folder, the original file on the memory card
remains. When file data is moved to a folder, the original file disappears from the card.
7) After transferring the file data, remove the USB cable from the PC.
: To disconnect the FR-2 from the PC after exporting the file data, make sure that the
[ACCESS] indicator is unlit, and follow the instructions of the Windows Safely Remove Hard-
ware application.
8) Press the [HOME] key to exit the MENU mode. The following description shows how to connect the FR-2 to a Windows ME machine. 
						

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FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 7: Exporting audio files to a PC)
4) Select CFC000 or PCM000 on the desktop (see arrow 3 below).
The disk volume label in the example below shows a tentative volume label which is given by
default.
If the tentative (default) volume label of the memory card has been edited using the Volume
Label menu item on the Disk menu in the MENU mode, the edited label is shown.
Exporting audio data to a computer application (example)
1) Start up Pro Tools on your PC.
2) Click on Audio in the Pro Tools window to bring up the popup menu of the audio region
list (see arrow 1 below).
3) From the popup menu, select the Import Audio item (see arrow 2 below).
The following procedure example shows how to export FR-2 audio data to Digidesign
Pro Tools for Windows.
For details about instructions for Pro Tools, see the instruction manual attached to Pro
Tools. (Note that the display examples shown here may be different from those you see
on your PC.)
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