Fostex CR300 User manual

CR300
Professional CD-R & CD-RW Recorder
professional recorder
sample rate
converter
48kHz or 32kHz to CD-standard 44.1kHz
digital in / out fader
balanced audio inputs
XLR
digital synchro
record
CD-R
CD-RW

T
he new Fostex CR300 is a highly
engineered rack-mountable
machine which offers state-of-
the-art digital recording to both
write-once CD-R and the new
generation of CD-ReWritable
media from digital and analogue
sources.
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Fostex’s reputation for designing
tools full of the kind of facilities
and high specification demanded
by audio professionals is enhanced
still further by the CR300.
Innovations such as digital
focusing, tracking and sled servo
circuits which adjust the optimum
gain and offset values for CD-R and
CD-RW discs for example, ensure
exceptional recording and
playback for all disc types.
A 3-beam differential push-pull
pickup and a clean laser pickup
circuit enhance the quality still
further. - Even the construction of
the chassis has been designed to
provide a high level of screening
against electronic interference
resulting in unrivalled sonic
performance.
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Here is a machine which has been
designed from the ground up with
the professional in mind whether
they be in music production,
sample compilation, broadcast or
the DJ industries.
Yet this high-end specification
doesn’t come at the expense of
usability. Far from it.
As all controls are easily accessible
from the clearly layed out front
CR300
PROFESSIONAL CD-R & CD RE-WRITABLE RECORDER
■ Professionally records to CD-R &
CD-Rewritable discs
■ Recorded CD-R discs can be played on any
domestic CD player
■ 4 CD-RW erase modes; last track, all-track,
disc & TOC only
■ Analogue I/O on both balanced XLR
(+4dBu & -10dBV selectable) and
unbalanced RCA phone
■ Full complement of digital I/Os including
AES/EBU input and S/P-DIF input and
output on both coaxial and optical
■ Digital fade-in/out with selectable 6, 9, 12,
& 18 second delay
■ Rugged chassis construction - designed
specifically for professional use
■ Built-in sample rate converter accepts
32kHz or 48kHz and converts to 44.1kHz
■ Digital synchro recording mode
■ Supports FDMS data - for
back-up of track data from Fostex digital
multitracks
■ Copy bit selectable; inhibit, permit, once
CR300 features..
Professional CD-R & CD
records
CD-R
CD-RW
and
support
for FDMS data

panel and logical menu system,
controlling the CR300 is an
intuitive experience.
A simple rotary control easily
selects the input source,
switching record modes requires a
simple button push and a tri-
coloured LED above the CD tray
indicates drive status; green (Play),
red (Record) and orange (Erase).
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So it’s solidly built, easy to use and
yes, it’s also packed with features.
Three simple automatic record
modes are available at a push of a
button including Digital Synchro
Modes in which the CR300 will
automatically start and stop
recording when detecting source
material.
11--ttrraacckk- Records incoming audio
to a single track and then returns
to ‘record ready’
AAllll--ttrraacckk’’- Records and adds
track numbers detecting ID’s from
CD, MD, DCC and DAT stopping
automatically after last track
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finalization automatically after
all-track recording.
Professional features also include 4
CD-RW erase modes, digital
fade-in and fade-out for smoother
recordings, three modes of copy
bit selection and support for FDMS
(Fostex Disk Management System)
data backup from Fostex Digital
Multitrackers.
Finally, a full complement of digital
I/O’s including AES/EBU input and
S/P-DIF are present, along with a
built-in sample rate converter -
essential for making original CD
masters from DAT or MD media.
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Flexible operation, exceptional
performance and supreme
engineering integrity.
The new CR300.
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Record modes and CD-RW erase modes easily
selectable via simple front panel controls
PROFESSIONAL CD-R & CD RE-WRITABLE RECORDER
D-RW Recorder
balanced analogue I/O
XLR
selectable
+4dbu
-104dbV
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A simple front panel rotary control allows
you to select the desired input source.
AES/EBU, optical & coaxial digital inputs are
available in addition to the balanced XLR
+4dBU, -10dBV and line analogue inputs.

PROFESSIONAL CD-R & CD RE-WRITABLE RECORDER
Distributor / Authorised CR300 Dealer
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E&OE.
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The CR300 is equipped with both optical and
coaxial S/P DIF digital inputs & outputs.
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The CR300 is also equipped with an AES/EBU
digital input via a female XLR socket.
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Analogue balanced inputs via XLR connectors
are provided for +4dBU & -10dBV
Fostex Corporation, 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.fostex.co.jp
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■ CD, CD-R and CD-RW Compatible
■ Digital Servo Circuits
■ D/A Converter Digital Filter DAC
■ 16-Bit Linear Quantisation
■ Sampling Frequency Converter
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■ Three-Beam Differential Push-Pull
Pickup
■ High Rigidity Chassis
■ Clean Laser Pickup Circuit
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■ Balanced XLR analogue I/O
■ AES/EBU input & S/P-DIF digital I/O
(coaxial & optical)
■ +4dBu/-10dBV switchable balanced
analogue I/O
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■ Auto Rec/Pause
■ Rec Mute
■ TOC Write
■ Sampling Monitor
■ Fade-in / Fade-out
■ Erase (CD-RW disc): Last Track/Disc
■ One-Touch Digital Synchro Recording
■ Analogue Source Auto Level Recording
■ Auto Track Increment
■ Auto Finalize
■ Manual Track Increment
■ SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System)
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■ Manual / Track Search
■ Direct Song Selection
■ Repeat Play
■ Programmed Play
■ Random Play
■ Skip Play
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■ Tri-coloured LED displays Play, Record
& Erase status
■ Level Margin Indicator with 1dB
increments
■ Remaining Recording Time Display
■ Display Off
SpecificationMain functions..
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Model Compact disc recorder
Applicable Discs CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs
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Frequency Characteristics 4 Hz to 20 kHz
Playback S/N 110 dB (EIAJ)
Playback Dynamic Range 98 dB (EIAJ)
Playback T.H.D. 0.0027 % (EIAJ)
Recording S/N 90 dB (analog), 105 dB (digital)
Recording Dynamic Range 90 dB (analog), 95 dB (digital)
Recording T.H.D. 0.005 % (analog), 0.003 % (digital)
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Analog Input
XLR-3-31 type (pin 2 = Hot) x2
Standard Input Level +4 dBu / -10 dBV (switchable)
Input Impedance 10 kΩ
RCA type x2
Standard Input Level -10 dBV
Input impedance 27 kΩ
Digital Input
XLR-3-31 type (pin 2 = Hot) IEC 60958 (AES/EBU)
RCA type IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)
Optical type IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)
Parallel Remote Input DIN 8pin connector
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Analog Output
XLR-3-32 type (pin 2 = Hot) x2
Standard output level +4 dBu / -10 dBV (switchable)
Load impedance Higher than 600 Ω
RCA type (x2) -10 dBV (standard output level)
Load impedance Higher than 10 kΩ
Digital Output
RCA type IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)
Optical type IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)
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Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz, AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 24 Watts
Weight (without package) 7.0 kgs
Max. dimensions 482 (w) x 105 (h) x 393 (d) mm
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Infra red remote controller Model 8317
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The CR300 can use standard CD-R
and CD-RW discs. However, Fostex
recommends that you select a
recognised brand to ensure the highest
audio quality and data integrity.