Fostex CR300 manual

Compact Disc Recorder Owner ’ s Manual Model CR300 NECESSARY INFORMA TION FOR DHHS RULES MARKED ON THE REAR BASE AND ON THE T OP OF CD MECHANISM AS BELOW . DANGER - LASER RADIA TION WHEN OPEN. A VOID DIRECT EXPOSURE T O BEAM. TIME /MARGIN DIGITAL SYCHRO ANALOG 0 8 6 7 9 5 10 4 1 2 3 DIGITAL REC MUTE OPEN / CLOSE RECORD INPUT SELECTOR REC LEVEL RE[...]

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. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE." 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and Owner's Manual [...]

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and[...]

4 CR300 <PRB1291-B> FEA TURES This unit can be used to record CD-R (CD recordable) discs or CD-RW (CD rewritable) discs. Once recorded, a CD-R disc cannot be erased. However , a recorded CD-RW disc can be erased later . Both CD-R and CD-RW discs provide the high sound quality and excellent durability that is the hall mark of ordinary prerecor[...]

5 CR300 <PRB1291-B> CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 2 FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 4 CHECKING ACCESSORIES ......................[...]

6 CR300 <PRB1291-B> CHECKING ACCESSORIES 12 3 45 6 78 9 10 10 TIME PGM CHECK CLEAR REPEAT FADER TRACK NO. WREITE MODEL 8317 REC Audio cables ... x 2 (analog recording, analog playback output) AAA/R03 dry cell batteries ... x 2 Remote control unit (Model 8317) Owner's Manual (this booklet) Loading batteries in to the remote control unit M[...]

7 CR300 <PRB1291-B> CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING CD lens cleaner 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[...]

8 CR300 <PRB1291-B> DISCS Discs usable with this unit CD-R and CD-RW discs When recording signals on a CD-R disc or a CD-RW discwith this unit, be sure to use the disc carrying the following mark and indication. or In countries where the copyright fee collection system has been established based on the respective copyright laws, the copyright[...]

9 CR300 <PRB1291-B> Handling of disc • When holding a CD-R, CD-RW or CD disc, be careful not to leave a fingerprint, dirt or a scratch on the signal- recording side. Hold the disc by placing your fingers on the edge or across the center hole and edge. A disc containing a fingerprint, dirt or a scratch can sometimes become unusable for recor[...]

10 CR300 <PRB1291-B> CONNECTIONS DIGIT AL SIGNAL CONNECTION (Before connecting this unit with other equipment, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.) CAUTION Do not attempt to connect several units of the CR300 in a series. Caution in use of optical fiber cables • Do not bend an optical fiber cable to a steep angle, for this could dam[...]

11 CR300 <PRB1291-B> DIGITAL IN BALANCED IN BALANCED OUT LINE IN LINE OUT PARALLEL REMOTE SIGNAL GND XLR-3 CN WIRING 1. GND 2. HOT ( + ) 3. COLD ( - ) RL RL RL RL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL S/PDIF OPTICAL COAXIAL S/PDIF AES / EBU PUSH PUSH PUSH AC IN LINE IN RL LINE OUT RL BALANCED OUT RL BALANCED IN RL PUSH PUSH BALANCED OUT RL B[...]

12 CR300 <PRB1291-B> CONTROLS AND INDICA T ORS FRONT P ANEL The operations available using buttons marked " ❋ " are also available using the buttons with the same names or inscriptions on the remote control unit 8317 (See page 14). TIME /MARGIN DIGITAL SYNCHRO ANALOG 0 8 6 7 9 5 10 4 1 2 3 DIGITAL REC MUTE OPEN / CLOSE RECORD INPU[...]

13 CR300 <PRB1291-B> DISPLA Y P ANEL A : Elapsed playing/ recording time B : Remaining playing time of track C1 : Remaining playing time of all tracks on disc C2 : Remaining recording time on disc D : Total playing/recording time E : Margin indicator • Playing : All discs A ➔ B ➔ C1 ➔ D ➔ E ➔ A ➔ ••• • Recording : CD-R /[...]

14 CR300 <PRB1291-B> CONTROLS AND INDICA T ORS REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ● Wireless remote control 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 remote control unit is operated at too great of an angle from the remote control sensor. • Er[...]

15 CR300 <PRB1291-A> DISC LOADING/UNLOADING 1 T urn the power on. • The function indicator will flash green. • The display panel is illumi- nated. When a disc is loaded, the disc type is identified and the information on the disc is read out. (In this period, "CD", "CD-R" a nd "CD-RW" are displayed alternatel[...]

16 CR300 <PRB1291-A> This section introduces the summary of the modes of recording available with this unit. For details, also refer to the corresponding descriptions. It is recommended to use the automatic digital-source synchro recording when recording a CD, DAT, MD or DCC source (S/P DIF only). The track numbers are updated automatically b[...]

17 CR300 <PRB1291-A> Cautions when making digital recordings from DAT Be sure to enter the start IDs in DAT tapes in positions located before the start of sound. Tapes that are recorded using the DAT auto ID function records the start ID slightly after the beginning of the actual recording. This recorder uses the start ID to sense the transit[...]

18 CR300 <PRB1291-A> 5 Start playing the source player . • This unit starts recording automatically. • The SYNC indicator is flashing (1-track synchro recording standby), or during 1-track synchro recording, if the input signal is interrupted or the source is switched to a source for which auto synchro recording is not possible, the 1-tra[...]

19 CR300 <PRB1291-A> 5 Start playing the source player . • This unit starts recording automatically . • When the SYNC indicator is flashing (all-track synchro recording standby), or during all- track synchro recording, if the input signal is interrupted or the source is switched to a source for which auto synchro recording is not possible[...]

20 CR300 <PRB1291-A> 6 When playback of the source is started, the All-track synchro recording starts. When the SYNC indicator is flashing (all-track synchro recording standby), or during all- track synchro recording, if the input signal is interrupted or the source is switched to a source for which auto synchro recording is not possible, the[...]

21 CR300 <PRB1291-A> This function is for recording of digital output of other digital source than CD, DAT, MD and DCC. (It is recommended to use the automatic digital-source synchro recording when recording signals from a CD, DAT, MD or DCC.) MANUAL DIGIT AL-SOURCE RECORDING 3 56 2 1 REPEAT FADER TRACK NO. WREITE REC • After loading the di[...]

22 CR300 <PRB1291-A> Press the pause ( ) or play ( ) button in record-pause mode. • This unit starts recording. • Start playback of the source player after having started the recording of this unit. or or ANALOG-SOURCE RECORDING 5 After recording, press the stop ( ) button to end recording. 1 Load a CD-R or CD- R W disc containing a recor[...]

23 CR300 <PRB1291-A> Recording level adjustment • Adjustment reference For recording of analog input, adjust the recording level so that the OVER-level indicator does not light even when the highest, or peak level is input. Sound may be distorted if the OVER-level indicator lights. • Level meter The level meter segments light to indicate [...]

24 CR300 <PRB1291-A> MENU BUTT ON FUNCTIONS MENU SET 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. A. Copy Bit Setting This menu selects the Copy Bit condition recorded onto a disk[...]

25 CR300 <PRB1291-A> D. Automatic Track Number Renewal Level Sensitivity Setting This menu selects the analog source input level sensitivity for automatic track number renewal. (Refer to page 22, 26) Meaning -60dB default -54dB -48dB -42dB -38dB -66dB E. Auto Pause Mode Setting This menu allows to select whether the AUTO PAUSE PLAY mode is tu[...]

26 CR300 <PRB1291-A> TRACK NUMBER WRITING 1 Press the TRACK NO. AUTO/MANUAL button so that the WRITE (MANUAL) indicator lights. 2 Press the WRITE (MANUAL) button at the position where it is required to renew the track number during recording. • Manual writing of track number Lights • The WRITE (MANUAL) button is defeated while the WRITE ([...]

27 CR300 <PRB1291-A> CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR RECORDING • To pause recording Press the pause ( ) button to pause recording temporarily. To restart recording, press the play ( ) or pause ( ) button. • Starting recording with fade-in Press the FADER button in record-pause mode. • Stopping recording with fade-out Press the FADER button in [...]

28 CR300 <PRB1291-A> • Checking the recording end point from the middle of a disc 1 Press the RECORD (REC ) button(s) to initiate the record- pause mode. 2 Press and hold the reverse search button in the record- pause mode. Press two buttons together. The played position is moved backward and reverse play sound is heard while the button is [...]

29 CR300 <PRB1291-A> T o set the skip ID, press the SKIP ID SET button again. • When the play ( ) button or SKIP ID CLEAR button is pressed during the setting operation, the setting mode is canceled. Skip IDs can be set to other tracks by repeating steps 1 to 3 for each of them. • When an attempt is made to set or clear more skip IDs than[...]

30 CR300 <PRB1291-A> CAUTION: Skip IDs cannot be cleared with CD discs or finalized CD-R, CD- RW discs. T o clear the skip ID, press the SKIP ID CLEAR button again. Skip IDs can be cleared from other tracks by repeating steps 2 to 4 for each of them. After having cleared the required skip IDs, press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Press the SKIP PLA Y[...]

31 CR300 <PRB1291-A> FINALIZA TION (T OC RECORDING) • Finalization is the final process in recording a CD-R or CD-RW disc that is playable on standard CD players. (However, CD-RW discs, whether finalized or not, can only be played back on a CD-RW disc player.) • Once a disc is finalized, neither recording nor skip ID setting/clearing is p[...]

32 CR300 <PRB1291-A> ERASING (CD-R W ONL Y) CAUTION: • The power must not be turned of f during erasing since this could destroy the disc. If a power outage occurs during erasing or you should inadvertently turn off the power during eras- ing, turn on the power when it comes back on again. The erase operation is then automatically restarted[...]

33 CR300 <PRB1291-A> Load a CD-R W disc which has been finalized. B. TOC erasing (Possible on a finalized CD-RW) Label side 1 2 Press the ERASE button. 3 Press the pause ( ) button to start the TOC erasing. • The recorder stops when TOC erasing is completed. • You can stop the erase process by pressing the Stop ( ) button for 10 seconds. [...]

34 CR300 <PRB1291-A> Load a CD-RW disc which has been recorded on. For a disc loading, refer to page 15. C. All tracks erasing Label side 1 2 Press the ERASE button twice (once to start last track erasing or TOC erasing). • The function indicator blinks in orange indicating that the recorder is in all tracks erase standby mode. 3 • During[...]

35 CR300 <PRB1291-A> PLA YBACK Starting playback 1 Press the play ( ) button. Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side facing upward. 2 For a disc loading, refer to page 15. This unit starts playback. Press the stop ( ) button to stop play- back. Press the pause ( ) but- ton to pause playback temporarily . To restart playback, pres[...]

36 CR300 <PRB1291-A> PLA YBACK A desired track can be searched by specifying it using the track search buttons. Press and hold the manual search button. Each of the and buttons of the main unit provides two functions, as a track search button and manual search button. Searching an adjacent track (Track search) Press the track search button. T[...]

37 CR300 <PRB1291-A> Press the REPEAT button of the remote control unit. • Pressing once initiates 1-track repeat and the RPT-1 indicator lights. In this mode, the track being played is played repeatedly. This is possible in normal play, programmed play and random play modes. • Pressing twice initiates all-track repeat and only the RPT in[...]

38 CR300 <PRB1291-A> PROGRAMMED PLA YBACK Playing T racks in the Desired Order 1 Press the PGM but- ton of the remote control unit. The PGM indicator lights. 3 Press the play ( ) button. The tracks are played in the order they are programmed. 2 Using the numeric buttons, select the tracks in the order you want to play them. Track No. Total pl[...]

39 CR300 <PRB1291-A> 3 Other tracks can also be replaced by repeating steps 1 and 2. 2 Select the new track number with the numeric buttons. • The track number can also be selected with the or button. Replacing a track in the program 1 When track No. is changed to 4 • This operation is available in stop mode and after tracks have been pro[...]

40 CR300 <PRB1291-A> SKIPPING UNDESIRED TRACKS (SKIP PLA YBACK) 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, 1 Load a disc containing the recording of skip ID data. 2 Press the play ( ) button. Lights. • In case the disc contains[...]

41 CR300 <PRB1291-A> CHARACTER MESSAGE LIST Ref. Page page 15 page 15 page 18 page 19 page 18, page 19, page 20 page 16 page 16 page 17, page 18, page 19, page 21, page 22 page 38 page 29 page 30 page 33 page 33 page 34 page 34 Message OPEN CLOSE “SET” “UP” “TOC” “READ” 1-SYNC AL-SYNC “CAN NOT” “SYNC” MONI “INPUT” [...]

42 CR300 <PRB1291-A> A blank disc is loaded. An attempt is made to play a blank disc. An attempt is made to start playback without loading a disc. The unit is resuming an operation. After the power supply is cut off by a power failure or by mistake during recording, the unit enters RESUME mode so that additional recording is possible. “NEW [...]

43 CR300 <PRB1291-A> Cause The power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. The power was turned off from the component (stereo amplifier, audio time, etc.) to which it is connected. Signal connections are incorrect. Signal connections are incorrect. The CD-R or CD-RW disc in use has been finalized. The input selection is incorrect. The REC[...]

44 CR300 <PRB1291-A> INDEX Function Compact Disc - Recordable. Compact Disc - Rewritable. CD-R or CD-RW disc designed for recording music for personal entertainment use. Function which starts/stops recording automatically by detecting the play/stop modes of a digital component. Phenomenon with which recording and playback of disc become impos[...]

45 CR300 <PRB1291-A> SPECIFICA TIONS 1. GENERAL Model Compact disc recorder Applicable discs .................................................................................................... CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs Power supply ...................................................................................................................[...]

FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE • Including non-EU countries. • underlined: contracted distributors (as of October, 2003) <ITALY> NAME: Proel S. p. A. ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 - Sant'Omero (Teramo) Italy TEL: (+39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862 <THE NETHERLANDS> NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V. ADD: Kuiperberg[...]

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