Fostex Fr2 Memory Recorder Owners Manual

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Chapter 3: Names and functions

Front panel .......................................................................................................................32
Top panel ..........................................................................................................................34
Left side panel ..................................................................................................................37
Right side panel ...............................................................................................................37
Bottom panel ...................................................................................................................38
Details about screens .....................................................................................................39
Home screen .........................................................................................................39
When no memory card is set in the slot ..................................................39
When a virgin memory card is set in the slot .........................................40
When a recorded memory card is set in the slot ...................................40
MENU mode screens ............................................................................................40
Warning messages ...............................................................................................41 
						

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1) [PHONES] jack
Connects headphones for monitoring.
Inserting a plug automatically disables the internal monitor speaker.
Note that, regardless of the setting of the Speaker Mute menu item on the Setup mode in
the MENU mode, the [PHONES] jack always feeds audio.
See Speaker mute function on/off on page 86 for details about Speaker Mute setting.
2)  [SP/HP MONITOR] control
Adjusts the monitor level of headphones and the internal monitor speaker.
You can push down the control to the same level as the panel. Pushing the control again
raises it up.  Turning the control counterclockwise until clicked turns off the monitor sound.
3) LCD display
Displays various kinds of information including audio input/output levels, settings, etc.
See About the LCD display on page 39 for details.
4) [HOME/HOLD RESET] key
This key works in the following situations.

Resets the peak hold on the meters.

Exits the MENU mode and returns the display to the HOME screen.
5) [SHIFT] key
To make a SHIFTed function active, press a key which provides its SHIFTed function while
holding down the [SHIFT] key.
Each SHIFTed function is labeled in a rectangular box below the key.
6) [CUE ] key
If cue points (CUE 01 ~ 99) are stored in the current file, pressing this key skips back to the
previous cue point. Pressing this key repeatedly skips back to the associated cue point.
When more than one file exists on the card, pressing this key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key switches the current file to the previous entry in the file list. 
						

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: Never turns off the power when the [ACCESS] indicator flashes.
Data currently being recorded or played back may be damaged.
10) [REC STBY] (RECORD STANDBY) key
Pressing this key before recording makes the unit record-standby and switches the monitor
to Òinput monitorÓ.
Pressing this key again releases record-standby (and Òinput monitorÓ).
During recording, pressing this key stops recording (you cannot stops recording using the
[STOP] key).
11) [RECORD] key
Pressing this key starts recording.
Each time you press this key, a new audio file is created.
For details about the file name of an audio file created when recording, see pages 81 and
82.  When the PRE REC mode is set to ON, the previous data stored in the buffer is also
recorded.
12) Input level controls
Adjusts the input level of analog audio signals.
The controls for L and R channels are ganged.
13) [PEAK] indicators
When an analog audio input signal overloads, the [PEAK] indicator of the associated
channel lights. You should set the input level appropriately so that the [PEAK] indicator
does not light continuously.
14) [MARK CUE - DEL CUE] key
By pressing this key during recording/playback or while stopped, the current position data
is stored as a cue point on the fly.
You can store up to 99 cue points (01 through 99). By default, cue points are labeled as
Mark01, Mark02, etc. according to the order you store points.
Default cue labels can be edited using the Cue menu in the MENU mode.
7) [MENU/ENTER] knob
You can rotate or press this knob.
[MENU] dial function:
Rotating this knob selects an item from a menu or a character among alphanumeric
characters in the MENU mode.
[ENTER] key function:
Pressing this knob completes setting or executes the selected operation.
* In this manual, we sometimes call this knob [MENU] dial or [ENTER] key according to
the function.
8)  [CUE ] key
If cue points (CUE 01 ~ 99) are stored in the current file, pressing this key skips forwards to
the next cue point. Pressing this key repeatedly skips forwards to the associated cue point.
When more than one file exists on the card, pressing this key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key switches the current file to the next entry in the file list.
9) [ACCESS] indicator
This indicator flashes when the FR-2 is accessing a currently selected card (CompactFlash
card or Flash ATA card). The indicator may light steadily depending on the FS  of a
recorded material.
When removing a card, make sure that the [ACCESS] indicator is unlit. 
						

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By pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key during playback (or while stopped),
the cue point before the current position is deleted.
15) [LIGHT - CONTRAST] key
By pressing this key briefly, the backlight of the display lights for three seconds and then
automatically turns off.
By pressing down this key for more than two second, the backlight turns continuously on.
To turn off the backlight in this condition, press this key again.
: When operating the unit on batteries, to save the battery power, we recom-
mend not to keep the backlight continuously on unless it is necessary.
Note that, if you turn off the units power while the backlight continuously lights and
then turn on the unit, the backlight continuously lights.
You can adjust the display contrast by pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT]
key. See Before using the FR-2 on page 22 for details.
16) [CARD RELEASE] key
By pressing this key while stopped, the current memory card is released and ready for
being removed from the slot.  To remove the card from the slot, press the eject key beside
the slot.  See About memory cards on page 24 for details. 
						

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17) Internal monitor speaker
This speaker is used for monitoring.
When a headphones plug is inserted to the [PHONES] jack, this monitor speaker is muted.
You can also select whether or not muting the speaker except during playback using the
Speaker Mute menu item on the Setup menu in the MENU mode.
See Speaker mute function on/off on page 86 for details.
: When recording a digital source whose FS is unknown, the internal clock locks
to the digital source and recording is made with the FS selected by the [FS (kHz)] switch.
If the FS of the digital source is 48 or 44.1 kHz, the internal clock locks to the digital
source and recording is made with the FS of the digital source.
19) QUANTIZATION switch
Selects a quantization bit (16 and 24 bits) for recording.
You can select from among the following combinations of FS and quantization bit.
20) [PRE REC] switch
Selects ON or OFF of the PRE REC mode.
When it is set to ON, input data is always stored to the internal buffer.
If you start recording when the [PRE REC] switch is set to ON, the previous data is first
delivered from the buffer. You may not miss the start of an important event to be recorded.
The time length of audio stored in the buffer depends on the FS setting. You can edit the
time length using the Pre Rec Time menu item on the Setup menu in the MENU mode.
See Setting the time length stored in the buffer for Pre rec mode on page 89 for details.
MONOThe left channel of a source is recorded in mono.
STEREOA stereo source is recorded in stereo.
16Bit22.05kHz / 44.1kHz / 48kHz
24Bit44.1kHz / 48kHz / 882.kHz / 96kHz / 176.4kHz / 192kHz
18) [FS (kHz)] switch
Selects a sampling frequency (FS) for recording.
You can select a desired FS from among 22.05, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz.
PhonesSpeaker mute
setting
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Connected
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On
During input monitor
During recordingDuring playback
Input monitorSource monitor Playback monitor
Playback monitor
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Mute
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During recording (or input monitor) with the [TRACK MODE] switch set to MONO, you
can monitor the source in mono (positioned in center) via headphones.
21) [TRACK MODE] switch
Selects the track mode for recording between STEREO and MONO.
22) [LIMTER] switch
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23) [LINE/MIC] switches
These switches select analog input sources of the left and right channels between MIC and
LINE. You can select the sources of the left and right channels independently.
24) [TRIM] controls
These controls adjust the analog input levels of the left and right channels.
[F FWD] key
While stopped, pressing this key fast-forwards the transport.
During playback, pressing this key cues the transport in the forward direction at up to
double speed.
By pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key locates the record end point (REC
END) of the current file.
[REWIND] key
While stopped, pressing this key rewinds the transport.
During playback, pressing this key cues the transport in the reverse direction at up to
double speed.
By pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key locates the beginning (ABS 0) of the
current file.
25) [HPF] switches
These switches select ON or OFF of the high-pass filter (100 Hz,12 dB/oct).
26) Transport keys
[PLAY] key
Starts playback of the current file.
[STOP] key
Stops the transport.
When the unit is in the MENU mode, pressing this key exits the MENU mode.
Pressing the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key while holding down the [STOP] key moves the
transport as follows.
: With a file recorded at 176.4 or 192 kHz FS, you cannot operate cueing play-
back.
When the [LINE/MIC] switch is set to LINE Adjustable within the range between -30 dBu and +4 dBu.
When the [LINE/MIC] switch is set to MIC Adjustable within the range between -60 dBu and -26 dBu.
[STOP] + [REWIND] The transport locates to the beginning (ABS 0) of the current file.
[STOP] + [F FWD] The transport locates to the record end position (REC END) of the current file. 
						

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27) Slot (for the optional card)
Prepared for the optional TC IN/OUT card (available soon).
Ask your local Fostex dealer or sale office for installing the optional card.
28) [DIGITAL IN]/[DIGITAL OUT] connectors
Both connectors handle AES/EBU or S/P DIF digital audio signals.
The digital input signal format is automatically detected.
The digital output signal format can be selected using the DigiOutType menu item on the
Setup menu in the MENU mode. See Setting the digital output signal format on page 91
for details.
29) [USB (KEYBOARD ONLY] port
This port is exclusively used for connecting a USB keyboard. By connecting a USB keyboard
to this port, you can edit file and cue point names.
See Basic connection on 46 page and the Selecting the USB keyboard type on page 93.
30) [USB (PC ONLY)] port
This port is exclusively used for connecting a PC. By connecting a PC to this port, you can
transfer audio files between the unit and PC.
For details about the file transfer, see Chapter 7: Exporting files to a PC on page 97.
31) DC IN jack
This port is used to connect the optional AC adaptor (Model AD12-1300).
R L/MONOANALOG IN POWER ANALOG OUT
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38) Battery compartment
This compartment houses eight AA-type batteries for operating the unit. Use alkaline,
Ni-Cd, or Ni-HM batteries. See About power supply on page 18 for details.
32) [POWER] switch
Turns on or off the units power.
33) [ANALOG OUT (L/MONO, R)] jacks (RCA)
These jacks output -10 dBV analog audio signals.
A mono signal is output from the [L/MONO] jack.
34) [PHANTOM] switch
By setting this switch to ON, +48 V phantom power is supplied to the microphone(s)
connected which requires phantom power.
35) [ANALOG IN (L/MONO, R)] connectors
These connectors accept mic or line level analog audio signals. You can adjust the input
level using the [TRIM] controls.
36) PCMCIA slot/eject key/indicator
A Flash ATA card should be inserted to the slot.
Depending on the condition, the indicator beside the slot is lit or unlit.
 Bottom panel
When lit No power is supplied to the card in the slot. You can remove the card.
When unlit The power is supplied to the card in the slot. You cannot remove the card.
To remove a card from the slot whose indicator is unlit, press the [CARD RELEASE] key to
release the card (the indicator turns on) and then press the eject key.
See About memory cards on page 24 for details.
When lit No power is supplied to the card in the slot. You can remove the card.
When unlit The power is supplied to the card in the slot. You cannot remove the card.
37) COMPACTFLASH CARD slot/eject key/indicator
A CompactFlash card should be inserted to the slot.
Depending on the condition, the indicator beside the slot is lit or unlit.
To remove a card from the slot whose indicator is unlit, press the [CARD RELEASE] key to
release the card (the indicator turns on) and then press the eject key.
See About memory cards on page 24 for details. 
						

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Details about screens
The FR-2 features 132 x 65 dot LCD display for showing record/playback levels, file
information, setting information, realtime clock information, etc.
Home screen
¥ When no memory card is set
When no memory card is set in the slots, turning on the unit brings up the screen
as shown below after the unit starts up.  is shown on the
screen.
This screen is called Home screen. During recording or playback, the Home screen
is  normally shown. On the Home screen, you can see the following information.
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Time counter
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9Transport status
FS/BIT/TR MODE/DIGI IN
information
Battery (BATT) indicator
Realtime clock indicator
 Level meters
Remaining time (or space)
File nameThis area shows the current file number and the cue point information including
the total number of cue points currently set.
This counter shows the current position of the file in ABS time.
This area shows transport status using symbols. For example, you can see 
while stopped, or  during recording.
During recording, the settings of the [FS (kHz)], [QUANTIZATION] and [TRACK
MODE] switches are shown. During playback, the FS, quantization bit and track
mode information of the current file is shown. DIG IN lights when the unit re-
ceives a digital input signal.
This indicator shows the battery power condition.
When using the AC adaptor, this indicator fully lights.
This indicator shows the internal realtime clock data in day, month, hour and
minute.
These meter show recording/playback levels of L and R channels. The reference
level corresponds to -12 dB.
When recording starts (or input monitor is enabled), this area shows the time or
space remaining on the memory card for recording.
You can select whether to show the remaining time or space (in MBytes) using the
appropriate menu item in the MENU mode.
This area shows the current audio file name.
Up to 16 characters can be shown.
After the unit is turned on and starts up, the Home screen appears on the dis-
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¥ When a virgin memory card is set
When a virgin memory card (CFC or ATA) is set in the slot, turning on the unit
brings up the Home screen as shown below after the unit starts up.
You can see , as well as the time or space remaining on the current
card for recording. (You can select whether to show the remaining time or space
using the setting of the RemainDisplay menu item on the Setup menu in the
MENU item. By default, the remaining time is shown.)
¥ When a recorded memory card is set
When a recorded memory card (CFC or ATA) is set in the slot, turning on the unit
brings up the Home screen as shown below after the unit starts up.
The recorder is stopped at the beginning of the current audio file (File 001).
MENU mode screens
By pressing the [ENTER] key while stopped, the FR-2 enters the MENU mode and
the display changes to show the MENU mode screen.
In the MENU mode, the Cue menu, File menu, Disk menu, Setup menu and USB
Mode menu are available. Each menu has various menu items, from which you can
make desired settings according to your system or purpose.

 at the right of a menu title shows that the menu has more than one pages.
See from page 61 for details about the MENU mode.You can turn on or off the backlight of the LCD display, as well as adjust the
contrast, allowing you to see the display comfortably on any circumstance.
See Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2 on page 22 for details.