User manual FOSTEX FR-2

8588 029 000 (390172) FIELD MEMORY RECORDER Model FR-2 Owner's Manual FR-2 Field Memory Recorder CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: 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. 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. "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. 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: The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or The appliance has been exposed to rain; or 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. A. B. C. D. 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. 3 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder Table of contents About this manual .........................................................................................................................................7 Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................7 Precautions on installation ..........................................................................................................................8 Brief guide to this manual ............................................................................................................................9 Manual organization .........................................................................................................................9 Manual conventions .......................................................................................................................10 Chapter 1: Product overview ..................................................................................13 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................14 Main features ...............................................................................................................................................14 What is in the box ........................................................................................................................................15 FR-2 options and related Fostex products ..............................................................................................15 Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2 .....................................................................17 About power supply ...................................................................................................................................18 Operating on batteries ....................................................................................................................18 Inserting batteries .................................................................................................................18 Reducing battery power consumption ..............................................................................19 Operating on AC adaptor ...............................................................................................................20 Connecting the AC adaptor .................................................................................................20 Turning on the power .....................................................................................................................20 About power supply voltage ..........................................................................................................21 Setting the display backlight/contrast .....................................................................................................22 Turning the backlight on or off .....................................................................................................22 Adjusting the display contrast ......................................................................................................22 About the realtime clock ............................................................................................................................23 About memory cards ..................................................................................................................................24 Inserting/removing a memory card .............................................................................................24 Inserting a card ......................................................................................................................25 Removing a card ....................................................................................................................27 Initial format of a memory card ..................................................................................................................29 Chapter 3: Names and functions ...........................................................................31 Front panel ...................................................................................................................................................32 Top panel ......................................................................................................................................................34 Left side panel .............................................................................................................................................37 Right side panel ...........................................................................................................................................37 Bottom panel ...............................................................................................................................................38 Details about screen ...................................................................................................................................39 Home screen .....................................................................................................................................39 When no memory card is set in the slot .............................................................................39 4 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder 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 Chapter 4: Basic connections ................................................................................43 Audio input/output connection .................................................................................................................44 Analog audio input connection .....................................................................................................44 Digital audio input connection .....................................................................................................45 Analog audio output connection ..................................................................................................45 Digital audio output connection ...................................................................................................45 PC/Keyboard connection ..........................................................................................................................46 Connecting the FR-2 to a PC ...........................................................................................................46 Connecting the FR-2 to a USB keyboard .......................................................................................46 Chapter 5: Recording / playback ............................................................................47 About recording system ............................................................................................................................48 Recording analog audio .............................................................................................................................49 Selecting the input source ..............................................................................................................49 Adjusting the input gain .................................................................................................................49 Filter setting .....................................................................................................................................49 Limiter setting ..................................................................................................................................50 Selecting the sampling frequency/quantization bit length ......................................................50 Selecting the track mode ................................................................................................................51 Adjusting the recording level ........................................................................................................51 Monitoring recording signals ........................................................................................................52 Checking the remain for recording ..............................................................................................52 Making recording ............................................................................................................................53 Recording with PRE REC active ............................................................................................54 About overloading ................................................................................................................54 Recording digital audio ..............................................................................................................................55 Selecting the track mode ................................................................................................................55 Selecting the sampling frequency /bit length .............................................................................55 Setting cue points .......................................................................................................................................56 Setting a cue point on-the-fly ........................................................................................................56 Viewing cue point information .....................................................................................................57 Deleting a cue point in realtime ..................................................................................................57 Playback .......................................................................................................................................................58 Normal audio playback ..................................................................................................................58 Cueing playback ..............................................................................................................................58 Skip / locate functions ................................................................................................................................59 Skipping by file ................................................................................................................................59 Skipping by cue point .....................................................................................................................59 Locating to the beginning (ABS 0) of a file ...................................................................................59 Locating to the end (REC END) of a file .........................................................................................59 Locating to the desired cue point ..................................................................................................59 5 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder Chapter 6: MENU mode ...........................................................................................61 Menu mode outline .....................................................................................................................................62 Cue menu .....................................................................................................................................................63 Locating to a cue point (Locate) ....................................................................................................63 Renaming a cue point (Rename) ...................................................................................................64 Editing time data of a cue point (Edit) ..........................................................................................66 Deleting a cue point (Delete) .........................................................................................................67 File menu ......................................................................................................................................................68 Selecting an audio file to be played back (Select) .......................................................................68 Renaming an audio file (Rename) ................................................................................................69 Deleting an audio file (Delete) .......................................................................................................70 Audio file protection on/off (Protect) ..........................................................................................72 Restoring an audio file (Restore) ...................................................................................................73 Disk menu ....................................................................................................................................................72 Selecting the current drive (Select) ..............................................................................................72 Optimizing a memory card (Optimize) ......................................................................................75 Formatting a memory card (Format) ...........................................................................................76 Editing a volume label of a memory card (Volume Label) ........................................................77 Viewing information of a memory card (Disk Info.) ..................................................................79 Setup menu ...............................................................................................................................................80 Selecting default file name type (File Name Mode) ....................................................................81 Setting the default file name (Default File Name) ......................................................................82 Adjusting the real time clock (Adjust Real Time) .......................................................................85 Speaker mute function on/off (Speaker Mute) ..........................................................................86 Setting error tone output condition (Error Tone) ......................................................................87 Setting the peak hold time of the level meters (Peak Hold Time) ............................................88 Setting the time length stored in the buffer for Pre rec mode (Pre Rec Time) .......................89 Selecting the remain display mode (Remain Display) ...............................................................90 Setting the digital output signal format (Digi Out Type) ..........................................................91 Selecting the battery type (Battery) .............................................................................................92 Selecting the USB keyboard type (Keyboard) .............................................................................93 Checking the ROM version (Version) ...........................................................................................94 Initializing settings of the Setup menu (Init Setup) ....................................................................95 Chapter 7: Exporting audio files to a PC ...............................................................97 Connecting the FR-2 to a PC .....................................................................................................................98 Connecting the FR-2 to a PC ...........................................................................................................99 Exporting audio data to a computer application (example) ..................................................100 Chapter 8: Main specifications .............................................................................103 Inputs / Outputs .........................................................................................................................................104 Recording / Playback ................................................................................................................................105 General .......................................................................................................................................................105 Physical dimensions ................................................................................................................................106 6 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder About this manual This manual covers all about how to use the Fostex FR-2 Field Memory Recorder. Its explanations assume that you have basic knowledge and experience of professional digital recording. To understand the FR-2 features and learn how to use the FR-2 quickly and roughly, we recommend reading "Chapter 1: Introduction" and "Chapter 3: Names and Functions". Chapter 2 ("Before using the FR-2) describes important basics about power supply and memory cards. We recommend to read this chapter before using the FR-2 first time. Precautions · When supplying the power to the unit from the AC power outlet, only use the Fostex Model AD12-1300 AC adaptor (note that the AD12-1300 is an option). If you use any other AC adaptor, the unit may not work correctly and there is a serious risk of damage to the unit. Make sure that the voltage of your AC power outlet matches the voltage requirements printed on the AC adaptor. If you wish to use the unit in a country where the voltage of the AC power outlet does not match your AC adaptor, ask your local Fostex dealer or service station for purchasing an appropriate AC adaptor. Note that the AC adaptor can be used both in 50 Hz and 60 Hz areas. When operating the unit on batteries, use alkaline, Ni-Cd, or Ni-MH batteries. Rechargeable batteries should be fully charged. When removing batteries or disconnecting the AC adaptor, make sure that the unit [POWER] switch is set to "OFF". Removing batteries or disconnecting the AC adaptor while the power is "ON" may damage data because the unit always transfers data between the current card and memory. While the unit is accessing a memory card (for example, during recording), never turn off the power. Make sure that the unit completely stops accessing the card before you turn off the power. Otherwise, recorded data may be lost, as well as the memory card may be damaged. Note that Fostex assumes no responsibility on data loss or whatsoever due to use of the unit. · Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by using the unit. · · · · 7 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder · Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally enter the inside of the unit (especially inside of the card slots) because this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the unit, turn off the power, unplug the AC adaptor and remove batteries, and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station. Do not drop the unit or give it a strong shock. The internal circuits, display, panels may be damaged. Although the unit is designed to operate outside, 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. When using the supplied carrying belt, to prevent the unit from dropping accidentally, make sure that it is attached to the unit correctly. 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. · · · · The model name, power requirement and serial number of the unit are labeled on the bottom panel. MODEL FR-2 FIELD MEMORY RECORDER FOSTEX CO. INPUT: 12VDC SERIAL NO. MADE IN CHINA 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. 8 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder Brief guide to this manual This manual is intended to be used as a guidebook for using the Fostex FR-2 Field Memory Recorder. The manual is divided into Chapters. Each Chapter covers instructions for a specific subject or feature of the FR-2 which you should know for using the unit, as well as safety instructions, precautions, etc. Please retain this manual at hand so that you can read it whenever necessary. The following shows a brief introduction of each chapter, though you may know the contents of each chapter from the "Table of Contents". Chapter 1: Product overviw This chapter describes the brief introduction of the FR-2, as well as main features. Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2 This chapter describes some notes on the power supply, as well as memory cards including the initial format. Read this chapter before using the FR-2 for the first time. Chapter 3: Names of Functions This chapter describes names and functions of keys and controls on the front and top panels, as well as those of connectors on the left and right side panels. If you are familiar with digital equipment, you may roughly understand the FR-2 functions by looking through this chapter. Chapter 4: Basic connection This chapter describes basic connection between the FR-2 and external devices. It includes details about how to connect analog and digital audio signals, as well as how to connect a PC and a USB keyboard to the unit via USB connectors. Chapter 5: Recording/playback This chapter describes analog and digital audio recording/playback using the FR-2. Descriptions for storing cue points, as well as the skip and locate functions, are also included. 9 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder Chapter 6: MENU mode This chapter describes details about each menu items on each menu in the MENU mode. Five menus are available in the MENU mode. Each menu includes various menu items as shown below. (Note that menu items may change when the FR-2 is upgraded.) 1) Cue menu (including menu items regarding cue points) Locate Rename Edit Delete Used to locate to a desired cue point directly. Used to rename a cue point. Used to edit a cue point. Used to delete a cue point. 2) File menu (including menu items regarding audio files) Select Rename Delete Protect Restore Used to select a file for playback. Used to rename a file. Used to delete a file. Used to select file protection on/off setting. Used to restore a deleted file. 3) Disk menu (including menu items regarding a memory card) Select Optimize Format Volume Label Disk Info. Used to select the current drive. Used to optimize a memory card. Used to format a memory card. Used to edit a volume label of a memory card. Shows the current memory card information. 4) Setup menu (including menu items for FR-2 preferences, etc.) File Name Mode Default Scene Name Adjust Real Time Clock Speaker Mute Error Tone Peak Hold Time Pre Rec Time Remain Display Digi Out Type Battery Keyboard Version Init Setup Used to select the file name mode. Used to set the default scene name and take number for a file name. Used to adjust the real time clock. Used to select speaker mute function on/off setting. Used to set the error tone output condition. Used to set the peak hold time of the level meters. Used to set the time length of audio stored in the buffer when the Pre rec mode is set to ON. Used to select the remaining display readout. Used to select the digital output signal format. Used to select the battery type. Used to select the USB keyboard type. Shows the current ROM version. Used to initialize all Setup menu item settings to the default (when the unit is shipped). 5) USB mode menu (enables PC connection for file transfer) 10 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder Chapter 7: Exporting audio files to a PC This chapter describes how to copy recorded audio file data (WAV file) to a PC hard disk and how to export data to a computer application software such as the Digidesign Pro Tools. Chapter 8: Specifications This chapter describes mechanical and electrical specifications of the FR-2. Manual conventions This manual is described according to the following conventions. 1. The following abbreviations are sometimes used. CompactFlash card Flash ATA Card Sampling frequency Realtime clock Personal computer -> -> -> -> -> CFC ATA FS RTC 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 -> Sampling frequency select switch -> Analog input connectors -> 3. 4. the [PLAY] key the [FS (kHz)] switch the [ANALOG IN] connectors The on-screen messages and switch position names are surrounded by " ". The on-screen messages and items, as well as the indicators on the panel, "light" or "flash". "Notes" give a tip or advice for using the FR-2 powerfully and skillfully. 5. 11 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder Memo 12 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. 13 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 1: Product overview) Overview The Model FR-2 is a portable two-track field memory recorder for professional 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 lightweighted machine, offering simple and easy-to-use operation. You can operate the FR-2 on batteries or on the optional AC adaptor. The FR-2 provides two types of USB ports, allowing PC and USB keyboard connection. By making PC connection, you can easily transfer audio files from the FR-2 to a PC and edit the files on it. Main features · Two card slots are provided; one for TYPE II CompactFlash cards, the other for Flash ATA cards. You can use either of these slots according to the card used. Two ways to supply the power to the unit; batteries (alkaline, Ni-Cd, or Ni-HM batteries) and the optional AC adaptor (Model AD12-1300). Supports the FAT32 file system. The Broadcast Wave File (BWF) recording file format (interleave 1 file mode) is used, which enables exporting files to a DAW such as Pro Tools. Supports a variety of sampling frequencies/quantization bits. 24-bit at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz. 16-bit at 22.056 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. The "Pre Record" function, a useful feature for location recording, enables FR-2 to constantly store up to approximately 20 seconds of audio to the internal buffer. When you start recording, the previous data is first delivered from the buffer (you can edit the time length of audio stored in the buffer using the Setup menu in the MENU mode). Provides the input selector, trim control, high-pass filter and limiter for each of left and right channels independently. 128 x 64 highly visible, low power consumption, backlit dot matrix LCD display shows various information. USB port for PC connection. By connecting a PC directly, you can transfer audio files (WAV files) between the FR-2 and the PC. USB port for keyboard connection. By connecting a USB keyboard, you can make some of setting or editing operations from the keyboard, instead of operations using the FR-2 panel keys. (Note that operations which you can make from a keyboard are limited.) You can set a marker (cue point) at a desired point during recording (up to 99 cue points can be set per file). You can locate or skip to a desired cue point quickly. · · · · · · · · · 14 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 1: Product overview) · · · The reference input level is fixed to -20 dB. The headroom margin of the line input is +24 dB, while that of the mic input is +40 dB. By installing the optional TC/SYNC card (available soon), you can stripe the IEC timecode. The error tone can be generated to warn you when the analog input amplifier clips due to over level, when the battery voltage drops down to the specific level, or when the remaining recording time of the memory card gets short (you have to set the associated menu item appropriately). What is in the box Make sure that the box contains the following. If any of them are missing, please contact your Fostex dealer. FR-2 Carring belt Operation manual (this manual) 1 1 1 No power supply (batteries or the AC adaptor) for operating the FR-2 is supplied. To operate the unit on batteries, use alkaline, Ni-Cd, or Ni-MH batteries . To operate the unit on AC adaptor, use the optional Fostex AC adaptor (Model AD12-1300). FR-2 options and related Fostex products 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 Fostex. Related products · · · · · DVD digital master recorder: DV40 DVD location recorder: PD-6 DAT digital master recorder: D-15 Personal powered monitor: 6301B/BX Stereo headphones: T20RP MkII/T-5/T-7/T40RP MkII/T50RP 15 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 1: Product overview) Memo 16 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 .......................................................................................................18 Operating on batteries ....................................................................................................18 Inserting batteries .................................................................................................18 Reducing battery power consumption ..............................................................19 Operating on AC adaptor ...............................................................................................20 Connecting the AC adaptor .................................................................................20 Turning on the power .....................................................................................................20 About power supply voltage ..........................................................................................21 Setting the display backlight/contrast .........................................................................22 Turning the backlight on or off .....................................................................................22 Adjusting the display contrast .......................................................................................22 About the realtime clock ................................................................................................23 About memory cards ......................................................................................................24 Inserting/removing a memory card .............................................................................24 Inserting a memory card ......................................................................................25 Removing a memory card ....................................................................................27 Initial format of a memory card ......................................................................................28 17 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) About power supply The FR-2 is powered either by eight AA-type batteries (alkaline, Ni-HM or Ni-Cd) or by the AC adaptor (Fostex Model AD12-1300, optional). Ask your local Fostex dealer or sales office for purchasing the optional AC adaptor. : Make sure that the FR-2 power switch is set to "OFF" when changing batteries or when disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. The unit continuously accesses data when the power is on, so the memory contents may be reset by the sudden power interruption. Operating on batteries 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 battery charging facility. To charge rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-HM batteries, use an appropriate battery charger for the battery type and follow the instructions of the charger to fully charge batteries. · Inserting batteries After inserting (or replacing) batteries and turning on the FR-2, be sure to select the battery type (Ni-HM, Ni-Cd or Alkaline) to match the batteries inserted using the "Battery Type" menu item on the Setup menu in the MENU mode. If the batteries in the battery compartment do not match the battery type setting, the error tone function, etc. may not work correctly because of the voltage difference. See page 87 for details about how to set the battery type. 1) Remove the compartment cover on the bottom panel of the FR-2. Use a coin, etc. to loosen the screw and remove the compartment cover. fixing screw 18 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) 2) Insert eight AA-type batteries. Make sure that the batteries are the right way round (+ and -), as shown below. : Wipe terminals of the battery compartment and batteries with a dry cloth on occasion. If terminals are dirty, the voltage supplied to the unit may drop down. 3) Fit the compartment cover as it was before. Be sure to fasten the screw tightly so that the compartment cover never drops while using the FR-2. : Used batteries should be disposed following to your local regulations to avoid problems of environmental pollution. The chart below shows the expected battery life of continuous operation by type. Note that it depends on the circumstance the FR-2 is used (temperature, humidity, the number of recordings) and battery manufacturers, therefore, use the chart just for your reference. The FR-2 can indicate remaining battery life, as well as can generate the error tone when the power voltage drops down to the specific level. When you use batteries for operating the FR-2, you should also read "About power voltage" described on page 21. Ni-HM Alkaline approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (using 2300 mAh) approx. 1 hours 20 minutes (using 2300 mAh) · 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 also reduce power consumption by the following tips. · The lower the input impedance of a device connected to the FR-2's output connectors, the less battery power the FR-2 consumes. The lower the output level of headphones or internal monitor speaker, the less power consumption. If you do not use the FR-2 for a long period of time, you should remove batteries (when batteries are inserted, the FR-2 consumes little power even though the [POWER] switch is set to "OFF"). · · 19 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) Operating the FR-2 on the AC adaptor To operate the FR-2 on an AC adaptor, use the optional Fostex AD12-1300 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 to the AC main outlet. PC ONLY KEYBOARD ONLY 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD OUT IN DIGITAL 12V DC IN USB AC outlet AD12-1300 : Do not unplug the AC adaptor while the FR-2 is accessing a memory card (i.e. during recording, playback, etc.). By turning off the power, recorded or dacording data may be lost, as well as the memory card may be damaged. Turning on the power By setting the [POWER] switch to "ON" after inserting batteries or connecting the AC adaptor, the FR-2 starts up. If you turn on the power while no memory card is inserted, the screen as shown below appears on the LCD display. This screen is called "Home screen". See "Home screen" on page 39 for details. : The [POWER] switch is of the "momentary type", therefore, when turning off the power, you move it to the same direction as when turning on the power. To protect a memory card and data, the FR-2 is designed to disable the [POWER] switch during recording or playback so that you cannot turn off the power. POWER [POWER] switch When the FR-2 normally starts up, the "BATT" indicator at the lower right of the screen (pointed by the arrow above) fully lights up. This indicates the sufficient power is supplied to the unit. 20 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) While operating the FR-2 on the AC adaptor, the indicator always fully lights up. While operating the FR-2 on batteries, the length of the "BATT" indicator changes according to the battery condition (the lower battery power voltage, the shorter "BATT" indicator). Pay attention to the indicator when you operate the FR-2 on batteries, and replace batteries at the appropriate timing. See the next page for details about power voltage. You can turn on the backlight of the display, as well as adjusting the display contrast. See "Setting the display backlight/contrast" on page 22 for details. About power supply voltage When the FR-2 operates on batteries, you can check the battery condition via the "BATT" indicator. When the battery voltage gets lower, the lighting area of the "BATT" indicator becomes shorter. The battery life depends on batteries, however, you can roughly know the current battery condition via the indicator (when operating the unit on the AC adaptor, the indicator always fully lights). Battery capacity is sufficient. Battery capacity is almost half. You should replace batteries. : If you continue to use the FR-2 after the "BATT" indicator gets shorter and batteries are exhausted, the display shows the warning message as shown right, and the FR-2 automatically shuts down. When operating the FR-2 on batteries, you should always pay attention to the battery power condition. In addition to the "BATT" indicator, the FR-2 provides the error tone function which warns you when the battery power drops down. This function generates the error tone from the internal monitor speaker (or from headphone output) when the battery power voltage drops down to the specific level. You can make the error tone output setting from the "Errot Tone" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the "MENU mode". See "Setting error tone output condition" on page 87. · · Supplying excessive voltage may damage the unit. Never supply voltage which exceeds the regular voltage. If batteries are completely exhausted or the power supply section has a trouble by surge current, etc., the protection circuit works and the power is shut off. In such a case, set the [POWER] switch to "OFF", replace batteries with new (or fully-charged) ones, then set the [POWER] switch to "ON" again. If the FR-2 does not return to the normal condition after carrying out the procedure above, there may be some trouble inside the circuit. In such a case, consult your local Fostex dealer or service station. Never turns off the power when the [ACCESS] indicator flashes. Data currently being recorded or played back may be damaged. · 21 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) Setting the display backlight/contrast According to the situation, you can turn the display backlight on or off, as well as adjust the display contrast. Turning the backlight on or off By pressing the [LIGHT] key on the front panel, the display backlight turns on for three seconds and then automatically turns off. By pressing and holding the [LIGHT] key for more than two second, the backlight turns on and keeps lighting. To turn off the backlight, press the [LIGHT] key again. [SHIFT] key REC STBY SP/HP MONITOR REC FR-2 FIELD MEMORY RECORDER SHIFT HOME / HOLD RESET MENU /ENTER CUE ACCESS OFF MAX 4 3 5 6 7 8 PREV. FILE NEXT CARD RELEASE PHONES 2 LIGHT MARK CUE PEAK 1 9 0 10 L CONTRAST DEL CUE R [RIGHT] key : When operating the unit on batteries, to save the battery power, we recommend not keeping the backlight lighting unless it is necessary. Adjusting the display contrast While the unit is stopped, you can adjust the display contrast by following the procedure below. 1) When the FR-2 is stopped, press the [LIGHT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key. The current contrast value is shown at the position where the current file name is usually shown (pointed by the arrow below). 2) Rotate the [MENU] dial to adjust the display contrast (adjustable level: 0 to 63). Rotating the [MENU] dial changes the contrast in realtime. The lower the contrast value, the lower the contrast is. The higher the value, the higher the contrast is. 3) Press the [ENTER] key to fix the contrast value. The display returns to show the previous Home screen, while the selected contrast value is stored to the Flash ROM. If you do not press the [ENTER] key for five seconds after adjusting the contrast, the display returns to show the Home screen and the contrast value is stored automatically. 22 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) Setting the realtime clock The FR-2 offers the realtime clock and the time data is shown on the display . Realtime clock data itself can be used as a file name when a new audio file is created on the card (i.e. the file name shows the creation date/time of the file). Realtime clock data : By default, the realtime clock is adjusted to the local time of the factory when shipped. Therefore, set the time to your local time before using the unit. You can adjust the realtime clock from the "Adjust Real Time Clock" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode. See "Adjusting the real time clock" on page 85 for details. : By default, when an audio file is created, the realtime clock data is automatically used as the file name (we call it "default file name"). The file name is shown on the display as in the example below (pointed by the arrow). You can select the default file name between "realtime clock data" and "scene name + take number" from the "File Name Mode" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode. Also, when the "scene name + take number" option is selected in this menu item, you can set the desired scene name and take number using the "Default File Name" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode. File name * See "Selecting default file name type" and "Setting the default scene name" on pages 81 and 82. : The FR-2 is equipped with a lithium battery which operates the realtime clock. Normally, the battery life is approximately four or five years. When battery voltage drops down to the specific level, the following warning message appears (the warning message can be dismissed by pressing the [ENTER] key). If this warning message appears, ask your local Fostex dealer or service station for replacing the lithium battery (the battery cannot be replaced by a user). 23 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) About memory card The FR-2 records audio data to a memory card such as a CompactFlash card ("CFC" for short) and Flash ATA Card (ATA, for short) which are formatted with the FAT32 file system. : A virgin memory card which is FAT32 formatted can be used without the need of initial-formatting, however, we recommend to format such a card using the "Format" menu item on the "DISK" menu in the MENU mode. Also, if you use a FAT32 formatted memory card which has been used with a PC, we recommend to format it in the same manner. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 76 for details about the "Format" menu item. Flash ATA Card COM CompactFlash card PAC T FLA SH CAR D Inserting/removing a memory card A memory card should be inserted to the appropriate card slot on the side panel of the unit. A CFC should be inserted to slot (1), while an ATA should be inserted to slot (2) in the figure below. : You can remove or insert a card regardless of whether the power is on or off, however, never remove a card while the FR-2 is writing data to the card or reading data from the card. When you remove or insert a card when the power is on, follow the appropriate procedures described from the next page. Also be sure to insert a card in the correct direction and side. Note that Fostex is not responsible for any damage of a card caused by incorrect card handling. Note that Fostex is not responsible for any damage of a card caused by incorrect card handling. · Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by using the unit. POWER ANALOG OUT PHANTOM ON OFF ANALOG IN L/MONO 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD L/MONO R COMPACTFLASH CARD PCMCIA 24 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) · Inserting a card The following description assumes that no memory card is inserted to the unit and the power is turned on. "NoMemoryCards" is shown on the display. In the following procedure example, let's assume we are going to use a virgin CompactFlash card which is FAT32 formatted. 1) Insert a memory card to card slot (1). When inserting a memory card to the slot, the display shows the screen for asking you whether loading the card or not. (If you insert an ATA to slot (2), "Loading: PCMCIA?" is shown.) 2) While "YES" is highlighted, press the [ENTER] key. The FR-2 starts loading the card. When loading is completed, "" is shown on the display, together with the remaining time (or space) of the card. This shows that no audio file exists on the card. When making recording, an audio file is automatically created on the card. For details, see "Chapter 5: Recording/playback" from 47 pages. If you load a memory card on which any audio files created by the FR-2 are stored, the first file in the entry list ("File001") automatically is selected and the recorder locates the beginning of that file, while the display shows the Home screen of the file. * When loading a used FAT32 formatted card When loading a card which has been used with a PC, etc., the display also shows "", as the screen example above. If any data is recorded on the card, the remaining space which can be used for recording by the FR-2 may be smaller. Therefore, we recommend to format the card using the "Format" menu item on the "Disk" menu in the MENU mode. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 76 for details. * When loading a card which is not FAT32 formatted When loading a card which is not FAT32 formatted, the display shows a warning message ("Illegal Format!"). You need to format the card according to the procedure described in "Initial format of a memory card" on the next page. 25 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) * How to switch the current card when inserting a card to the other slot While a card is inserted in either of the card slots, you can insert another card to the unused card slot and switch the current card. Assuming that a CFC is currently loaded, the procedure below shows how to switch the current card from "CFC" to "PCMCIA" after inserting an ATA. 1) While the recorder is stopped, insert an ATA to the PCMCIA slot. The screen as shown below appears, asking whether loading the inserted ATA or not. 2) While "[YES]" is highlighted, press the [ENTER] key. Pressing the [ENTER] key releases the current card (CFC, in this case) and starts loading the newly inserted card (ATA, in this case). This operation automatically switches the setting of the "Select" menu item (on the "Disk" menu in the MENU mode) from "CFC" to "PCMCIA". While memory cards of both types are inserted to the appropriate slots and the unit is turned on, you can select the current card using the "Select" menu item on the "Disk" menu in the MENU mode. See "Selecting the current memory card" on page 74 for details. · If a card is inserted in either one of the card slots when turning on the unit, the unit automatically recognizes the inserted card as the current card, and ap propriately set the "Select" menu item on the "Disk" menu in the MENU mode. For example, if you insert only an ATA and turn on the unit while the "Select" item is initially set to "CFC", the "Select" setting is automatically switched to "PCMCIA". If both CFC and ATA are inserted in the appropriate card slots when turning on the unit, the current card is selected according to the "Select" setting (by default, it is set to "CFC"). For example, if both CFC and ATA are inserted in the appropriate card slots and the "Select" item is set to "PCMCIA" when turning on the unit, the ATA is automatically loaded as the current card. · 26 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) · Removing a card The following describes how to remove a memory card from the slot, assuming that a CFC is inserted to the appropriate slot. 1) While the recorder is stopped, press the [CARD RELEASE] key. Pressing the [CARD RELEASE] key brings up the screen as shown below. This screen shows that a CFC is inserted and mounted, while no ATA is inserted, and is asking whether releasing the CFC or not. REC STBY SP/HP MONITOR REC FR-2 FIELD MEMORY RECORDER SHIFT HOME / HOLD RESET MENU /ENTER CUE ACCESS OFF MAX 4 3 5 6 7 8 PREV. FILE NEXT CARD RELEASE PHONES 2 LIGHT MARK CUE PEAK 1 9 0 10 L CONTRAST DEL CUE R [CARD RELEASE] key 2) Use the [MENU] dial to select "[YES]" and press the [ENTER] key. The display shows "Please Wait!", followed by "CARDS Release OK!". When the card is completely released, the CFC indicator lights. "Mounted" and "No Card" shown on screens above mean as below. The power is delivered to the card drive (the indicator is unlit). You cannot eject the card until the card is released. No card is inserted to the slot. 3) While CFC indicator is lit, press the eject key and pull out the memory card from the slot. PCMCIA indicator CFC indicator POWER ANALOG OUT PHANTOM ON OFF ANALOG IN L/MONO 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD L/MONO R COMPACTFLASH CARD PCMCIA Eject key for slot (1) Eject key for slot (2) 27 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) When both CFC and ATA are inserted to slots (1) and (2) respectively, pressing the [CARD RELEASE] key brings up the screen as shown below. This screen example shows the current card is a CFC and the power is supplied to the CFC card drive, while an ATA is not mounted. Therefore, you can eject the ATA, while cannot eject the CFC. In this condition, the CFC indicator beside the eject key is unlit, while the PCMCIA indicator is lit. ("Not Mounted" : No power is delivered to the card drive and you can eject the card (the indicator is lit). "Mounted" and "Not Mounted" shown on screens above mean as below. The power is delivered to the card drive (the indicator is unlit). You cannot eject the card until the card is released. No power is delivered to the card drive and you can eject the card (the indicator is lit). To remove the CFC, select "YES" on the screen and press the [ENTER] key, then press the eject key after the display shows the screen below. 28 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) Initial format of a memory card The FR-2 accommodates memory cards formatted with the FAT32(*) file system. In the following procedure, it is assumed that a card, which is formatted with a file system other than FAT32, is loaded, and the display shows the warning message ("Illegal Format!"). 1) While the warning message is shown, press the [ENTER] key. The FR-2 goes to the "Format" menu item and the display now shows the caution with flashing "Are you sure?", as shown below. 2) If you are sure, press the [ENTER] key again. Formatting starts and the display shows "Please Wait!", followed by "Completed!" when completed, and then returns to the Home screen (note that the "Please Wait!" and "Completed!" screens may not appear when formatting a small size card. After formatting, no file exists on the card, therefore, "" is shown on the Home screen. The remaining time or space on the card for recording is also shown (by default, the remaining time is shown). Now, the memory card is formatted with the FAT32 file system and you can make recording/playback using it. See "Chapter 5: Basic recording/playback" which starts from page 47. A volume label is automatically given when a card is formatted. By default, a volume label is set as below (we call it "default volume label"), depending on the card type. You can edit the default volume label using the "Volume Label" menu item on the "DISK" menu in the MENU mode (see page 77). ATA -> "PCM000" CFC -> "CFC000" 29 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 2: Before using the FR-2) Memo 30 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 3: Names and functions) 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 31 FR-2 Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 3: Names and functions) Front panel 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 REC REC STBY SP/HP MONITOR FR-2 FIELD MEMORY RECORDER SHIFT HOME / HOLD RESET MENU /ENTER 2 OFF MAX CUE ACCESS 4 3 5 6 7 8 PREV. FILE NEXT 1 PHONES CARD RELEASE 2 LIGHT MARK CUE PEAK 1 9 0 10 CONTRAST

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