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Fostex CR300 Owner's Manual

Fostex CR300 Owner's Manual

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CR300
Compact Disc Recorder
CR300
COMP ACT DISC RECORDER
SKIP ID
SET
CLEAR
SKIP PLA Y
MENU
POWER
TRACK NO.
AUTO /
WRITE
FINALIZE
ERASE
MANUAL
(MANUAL)
OFF
ON
FOR U.S. MODELS
NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR DHHS
RULES MARKED ON THE REAR BASE AND
ON THE TOP OF CD MECHANISM AS BELOW.
DANGER - LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Model
INPUT SELECTOR
REC LEVEL
REC LEVEL
DIGITAL
ANALOG
•
•
5
4
XLR / +4
•
•
OPEN /
REC
COAX
XLR / -10
•
•
RECORD
CLOSE
MUTE
3
OPT
•
•
LINE
•
AES /
•
2
EBU
•
1
•
0
DIGIT AL
TIME
/MARGIN
SYCHRO
PHONES
LEVEL
MIN
PROFESSIONAL
L
R
6
•
7
•
8
•
9
•
10
MAX

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Model CR300 Compact Disc Recorder CR300 COMP ACT DISC RECORDER SKIP ID CLEAR SKIP PLA Y MENU POWER TRACK NO. AUTO / WRITE FINALIZE ERASE MANUAL (MANUAL) FOR U.S. MODELS NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR DHHS RULES MARKED ON THE REAR BASE AND ON THE TOP OF CD MECHANISM AS BELOW.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 3 A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord regularly. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest FOSTEX authorized service station or your dealer for a replacement.

  • Page 4: Features

    CD discs. Creation of CD-compatible discs A CD-R disc can be played on any CD player just like ordinary prerecorded CD discs provided it has been finalized (by recording TOC) after recording. CD-RW discs can only be played back on a player specially designed to handle CD-RW discs.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Playing Tracks in the Desired Order ... 38 Program reservation ... 38 Clearing the entire program ... 39 Clearing a track from the program ... 39 Checking the programmed tracks ... 39 Replacing a track in the program ... 39 ... 44 CR300 <PRB1291-B>...

  • Page 6: Checking Accessories

    • Even when two batteries have the same shape, their rated output voltages may sometimes differ. Therefore, do mix different brands of batteries. CR300 <PRB1291-B> Remote control unit (Model 8317) AAA/R03 dry cell batteries ... x 2 Insert batteries according to the i n d i c a t i o n s ( + , - ) i n t h e compartment.

  • Page 7: Cautions Regarding Handling

    The compact disc recorder's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, consult your nearest FOSTEX authorized service center. Lens cleaners for compact disc recorders are commercially available, but special care should be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to the lens.

  • Page 8: Discs

    (Refer to page 30 of the Owner's Manual.) CD-RW A finalized CD-RW disc cannot be played back on a standard CD player. A CD-RW disc player is required to play back such discs. Recordings made on a CD-RW discs can be erased when they have been finalized (see page 32 for information on how to erase recordings).
  • Page 9 Use only a felt pen sold on the market or similar pen to write on the label. Never use a writing instrument with a hard point (ballpoint pen, pencil, etc.), as this will damage the disc. CR300 <PRB1291-B>...

  • Page 10: Connections

    S/PDIF optical fiber cable coaxial pin cables CAUTION Do not attempt to connect several units of the CR300 in a series. Optical sockets are delicate!! • When the OPTICAL sockets are used, pull out the dust protective caps from them. Be...

  • Page 11: Analog Signal Connection

    , plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Connect to a stereo amplifier, etc. CR300 <PRB1291-B>...

  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    TRACK No. WRITE indicator (See p.26) Lights when the track number manual writing is possible. CR300 <PRB1291-B> Function indicator Recording ... Lights in red Recording mute ... Blinks in red Playback ... Lights in green Erasing ... Lights in orange TIME / MARGIN button (See p.13)

  • Page 13: Display Panel

    By pressing either the TIME/MARGIN button on the main unit or the TIME button on the wireless remote controller, the time diaplay contents is switched. Depending on a condition of loaded disc and CR300, the time display contens will be swtiched as shown below. • Playing : All discs •...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Unit

    Caution on the remote control operation • Remote control might not work if there is an obstacle between the remote control unit and the CR300 or if the PARALLEL remote control unit is operated at too great of an angle REMOTE from the remote control sensor.

  • Page 15: Disc Loading/Unloading

    CD-RW disc: An attempt is made to start playback without loading a disc: The total recording time is displayed. The total recording time is displayed. Label side The total playing time is displayed. The total playing time is displayed. CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 16: Mode Of Recording

    Be sure to remove the disc before turning off the power. If the disc is left in the recorder, it may not operate normally next time. CR300 <PRB1291-A> ... When the source equipment starts to play, only one track is recorded automatically and the recording stops automatically after that track.
  • Page 17 The beginning of the next track is recorded at the end of a recording. Manual recording of the DAT tape start ID is therefore recommended to avoid these problems. For information on DAT operations, refer to the Owner's Manual provided with the DAT recorder. CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 18: Automatic Digital-Source Synchro Recording

    SYNC indicator is not lit.) SYNC indicator is not lit. CR300 <PRB1291-A> Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing a record- able space. For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

  • Page 19: All-Track Recording

    TRACK NO. FADER WREITE REPEAT Label side INPUT SELECTOR DIGITAL ANALOG XLR / +4 • COAX XLR / -10 • • • • LINE AES / • Wait until the SYNC indicator blinks. Blinks CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 20: Automatic Finalization Recording

    • Never turn off the power during finalization! CR300 <PRB1291-A> Load a CD-R or CD- RW disc containing a recordable space. For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

  • Page 21: Manual Digital-Source Recording

    2- seconds of ”no signal” condition. • In the case of digital source input, the CR300 detects the signal less than - 90dB as ”no signal”. Track numbers are automatically updated if the signal level exceeds this level.

  • Page 22: Analog-Source Recording

    • Track numbers are automatically up- dated if the following signal is input after 2-seconds of ”no signal” condition. • In the case of analog source, the CR300 detects the signal level selected by the ”Automatic Track Number Renewal Lev- el Sensitivity Setting”...
  • Page 23 C D c o n t a i n s t r a c k n u m b e r information just like a dictionary contains an index. INPUT SELECTOR DIGITAL ANALOG XLR / +4 • COAX XLR / -10 • • • • LINE AES / • ) or stop CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 24: Menu Button Functions

    MENU BUTTON FUNCTIONS By pressing the MENU button while the CR300 is in STOP mode, operation of various functions can be selected as shown below. Pressing the MENU but- ton every time would allows you to se- lect a different MENU.
  • Page 25 This menu selects the standard level of Balanced Output. (Refer to page 11) Display G. Wireless Remote Control This menu selects whether the CR300 is controlled by a wireless remote controller or not. (Refer to page 14) Display H. Sample Rate Converter Thru This menu selects whether the 44.1kHz digital signal is input through the SRC(Sample Rate Converter) or...

  • Page 26: Track Number Writing

    • Track numbers are automatically updated if the following signal is input after 2-seconds of ”no signal” condition. • In the case of digital source input, the CR300 detects the signal less than -90dB as ”no signal”. Track numbers are automatically updated if the signal level exceeds this level.

  • Page 27: Convenient Functions For Recording

    The FADER indicator blinks in this period. Recording stops in Fade-time after the button is pressed. The unit enters the record- pause mode. • Fade time can be set using the MENU button functions (See page 24). TRACK NO. FADER WREITE REPEAT CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 28: Checking The Recording End Point From The Middle Of A Disc

    • The indicator turns off during playback until the recording end point. CR300 <PRB1291-A> • Checking the recording end point from the middle of a disc Press the RECORD (REC ) button(s) to initiate the record- pause mode.

  • Page 29: Skip Id Recording

    "OPEN" is displayed for a few seconds, and the tray opens after the skip ID setting data has been recorded. • Skip playback is not possible with an ordinary CD player which does not incorporate the skip function. FADER REPEAT A.

  • Page 30: Clearing Skip Id Of A Track

    At this time, and blinks "OPEN" is displayed for a few seconds, and the tray opens after the skip ID clear data has been recorded. CR300 <PRB1291-A> FADER REPEAT B. Clearing skip ID of a track...

  • Page 31: Finalization (Toc Recording)

    CD indicator, and the unit enters stop mode automatically. • When the CD-RW finalization is completed normally, the FINALIZE indicator lights and the unit enters stop mode automatically. TRACK NO. FADER WREITE REPEAT Label side • The displayed time varies depending on discs. CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 32: Erasing(Cd-Rw Only)

    • Be sure to remove the disc after the erase operation and before turning off the power. If the power is turned off with the disc still in the recorder, the backup data is deleted and the erase operation is cancelled. CR300 <PRB1291-A> ) button for...

  • Page 33: Last Track Erasing

    • The function indicator lights in orange and TOC Erasing starts. • During TOC erasing, "ERS remaining time is displayed. • The recorder stops when TOC erasing is completed. TRACK NO. FADER WREITE REPEAT Label side Label side " while the CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 34: All Tracks Erasing

    "CHECK", "DISC" appears to indicate that the disc has not been normally erased. CR300 <PRB1291-A> C. All tracks erasing Load a CD-RW disc which has been recorded on. For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

  • Page 35: Playback

    • To select track No. 11 or higher, press the >10 button first. TRACK NO. FADER WREITE REPEAT TIME CHECK CLEAR (Example) To select track No. 26 • Press in order of (>10), (2) and (6). CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 36: Searching An Adjacent Track

    CR300 <PRB1291-A> REPEAT Searching an adjacent track (Track search) A desired track can be searched by specifying it using the track search buttons.

  • Page 37: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    CR300 is automaically put into PAUSE mode at the beginning of next track • In order to put the CR300 back to PLAY mode, the PAUSE or PLAY button should be pressed.

  • Page 38: Programmed Playback

    • E v e n d u r i n g p r o g r a m m e d playback, tracks can be added to the program by selecting them with the numeric buttons. CR300 <PRB1291-A> Playing Tracks in the Desired Order Press the PGM but- ton of the remote control unit.

  • Page 39: Clearing The Entire Program

    Select the new track number with the numeric buttons. When track No. is changed to 4 Other tracks can also be replaced by repeating steps 1 and 2. Press 2 times. Program step No. Programmed track No. CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 40: Skipping Undesired Tracks

    • The SKIP PLAY button is not accepted if the disc does not contain skip ID data. CR300 <PRB1291-A> By setting skip IDs to the tracks which you do not want to play, these tracks can be skipped when the disc is played. For setting skip IDs, refer to page 29,...

  • Page 41: Character Message List

    16 page 16 page 17, page 18, page 19, page 21, page 22 page 38 button. page 29 page 30 page 33 ) button. page 33 ) button . page 34 ) button . page 34 ) button. CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Such troubles are often recovered by correcting simple mistake or misunderstanding or by simple maintenance operation. If your trouble cannot be recovered after checking the following list, please call you nearest FOSTEX service center or station. Self-diagnostics This unit incorporates a self-diagnostic function.
  • Page 43 Replace both of the remote control batteries with new ones. Remove the obstacle. Operate in the remote controllable range. Set the SKIP PLAY button to OFF. Set the SKIP PLAY button to ON. Finalize the disc. (Refer to page 31) Remedy CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

  • Page 44: Index

    Write-once: A CD-R disc can be recorded only once and the recording cannot be erased. Recording always starts from the end of previous recording. CR300 <PRB1291-A> Function Ref. page p. 8, 16 p. 8, 16 p.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    • Size AAA/R03 dry cell batteries ... 2 • Audio cable ... 2 • AC power cord ... 1 • Owner's Manual ... 1 NOTE: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvements. CR300 <PRB1291-A>...
  • Page 46 NAME: I. D. elrf, electronic Ltd. ADD: ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK ICELAND TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011 Declaration of EC Directive FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE <ITALY> NAME: Proel S. p. A. ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 - Sant'Omero (Teramo)
  • Page 48 FOSTEX CO. 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196- Japan 0021, FOSTEX AMERICA 15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U. S. A. © PRINTED IN JAPAN FEB. 2004 8288 437 000 FX. CR300 <PRB1291-A>...

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