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FIELD MEMORY RECORDER

FR-2LE

LIGHT MENU / ENTER CONTRAST PREV FILE SHIFT NEXT QUICK SET LOC REWIND F FWD LOCK MARK MIC R
FR-2LE FIELD MEMORY RECORDER
DEL MARK STOP/CANCEL PLAY

ABS0 REC END

L MIC PEAK R

L OL dB R

REC STBY

L MIC TRIM R MONITOR

Owners Manual
FR-2LE 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.
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:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. 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.
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.
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. 21. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 22. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 23. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection. 24. An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug / inlet can be easily pulled out by hand. 25. Main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

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.

<Important>

The model name, power requirement and serial number of the unit are labeled on the bottom panel.
MODEL FR-2LE FIELD MEMORY RECORDER

FOSTEX CO. INPUT: 12VDC

SERIAL NO.

MADE IN CHINA

MP3 (MPEG Layer-3)
Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, internets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http:/ /mp3licensing.com.
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

<Note>: When you set the Tamiya battery to the unit, the unit automatically detects it and sets the "Battery Type" item to "RC7.2V". When you replace the Tamiya battery with size AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-Cd, or Ni-MH), set the "Battery Type" item manually to the appropriate option. If you use size AA batteries while the "Battery Type" item is set to "RC7.2V", the unit generates the alarm to minimize damaging the batteries. To stop the alarm, set the "Battery Type" item appropriately.
Inserting four AA batteries to the battery case
Insert four AA batteries to the supplied battery case. Make sure that the batteries are the right way round (+ and -), as shown below.
Setting the battery case (or a Tamiya battery) to the unit
1) Remove the compartment cover on the bottom panel of the FR-2LE.
Pull the hook in the arrow direction and lift the cover.
Connect the cable of the battery case (or a Tamiya battery) to the connector of the FR-2LE.
After making cable connection, insert the battery case (or a Tamiya battery) to the compartment.
There is a space in the compartment for placing the cable (as indicated by the arrow in the figure below). Insert the battery case (or a Tamiya battery) to the unit while putting the cable in the space (see the figure below).
Battery case (or a Tamiya battery)

Space for the cable

Batteries Connector Cable
<Important!>: When you insert the battery case to the unit, make
sure that it is inserted in the right direction (the battery side is down) as shown above.
<Note>: When you insert the battery case (or a Tamiya battery) to the unit, make sure that the cable is not trapped between the battery case and connector.
After inserting the battery case (or a Tamiya battery) to the unit, close the compartment cover.
<Note>: Wipe terminals of the battery case and batteries with a dry cloth on occasion. If terminals are dirty, the voltage supplied to the unit may drop down.
<Note>: 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-2LE is used (temperature, humidity, the number of recordings) and battery manufacturers, therefore, use the chart just for your reference. The FR-2LE can indicate remaining battery life, as well as can generate the error tone when the power voltage drops down to the specific level. See "Battery remaining indication" on page 26 for details about the voltage indication, and see page 107 for details about error tone output. Ni-MH (4.8V)
approx. 4 hours (using 2150 mAh)

Alkaline (6V)

approx. 4 hours (using 2300 mAh)

Tamiya Battery (7.2V)

approx. 8 hours (using 3600 mAh)
Reducing the battery power consumption
The following shows tips for reducing battery power consumption to extend the battery life. The lower the input impedance of a device connected to the FR-2LE's output connectors (MONITOR OUT), the less battery power the unit consumes. The lower the output level of headphones or internal monitor speaker, the less power consumption. If you do not use the unit for a long period of time, you should remove batteries (when batteries are inserted, the unit consumes little power even though the [POWER] switch is set to "OFF").

Turning on the power

By setting the [POWER] switch to "ON" after inserting batteries or connecting the AC adaptor, the unit starts up. The following is assumed that a CompactFlashTM card is set to the card slot as when the unit is shipped.
power, you move it to the same direction as when turning on the power. To turn off the power, hold the switch up for two seconds.
<Note>: The [POWER] switch is of the "momentary type", therefore, when turning off the

[POWER] switch

When the FR-2LE is shipped, a 128MB CompactFlashTM card is set to the card slot. Therefore, if you turn on the unit in this condition, the following message appears when the unit is booted up. This message appears when an unformatted card is set to the card slot. So you need to format the card before using. See "Formatting a memory card" on page 27.

MENU / ENTER

CONTRAST PREV FILE

SHIFT NEXT

QUICK SET

MIC L REWIND

LOC F FWD

LOCK MARK

Battery remaining indication
When the FR-2LE operates with batteries, you can roughly know the battery condition via the battery indicator at the bottom of the display. We recommend paying attention to the battery indicator in order not to miss the timing of battery change. Note that the battery indicator does not show the condition precisely, therefore regard it as a rough guide.
Adequate battery power remains. Battery power remains half. You should replace batteries.

About memory card

The FR-2LE is equipped with a CompactFlashTM card slot which accepts a Type 2 CompactFlashTM card. (When the unit is shipped, a 128MB CompactFlashTM card is set to the slot.)

FLA SH

CompactFlashTM card
can be used without the need of initial-formatting, however, we recommend formatting 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 formatting it in the same manner. For details about formatting a card using the "Format" menu item on the "Disk" menu, see page 86.
<Note>: A virgin memory card which is FAT32 formatted
Inserting/removing a memory card
A memory card should be inserted to the card slot on the front panel of the unit. Open the protection cover and insert a card to the slot. You can see the eject button beside the slot.
<Note>: When you insert a memory card to the card slot or remove it from the card slot, make sure that the unit is powered off. If you insert or remove a memory card while the unit is powered on, the card may be damaged or data may be destroyed. 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.
When opening the slot protection cover on the front panel, you can see the slot and eject button inside.

Eject button

Card slot

Removing a card

The following describes how to remove a memory card from the slot. It is assumed that a memory card (regardless of whether it is the supplied memory card or another one) is inserted to the slot.
<Note>: When you remove a memory card from the slot, make sure that the unit is powered off.
While the power is off, open the protection cover and press the eject button.
The eject button is "2-position" type, and when you press it once, the button is raised.

Press lightly.

Only the button is raised.
Press down the eject button again (to depress the button).
The memory card is ejected from the slot. Take out the card by hand.

Press down deeply.

The card is ejected, while the button is depressed down.
If you turn on the unit after removing the card, the display shows "<<No Disk>>".

Inserting a card

The following describes how to insert a memory card to the slot. In the following description, it is assumed that the unit is powered off.
<Note>: If you set a card while the eject button is in the up position, you cannot close
the protection cover. If you depress the eject button in this case, the card is ejected. Therefore, when you attempt to insert a memory card to the slot, make sure that the eject button is depressed. If it is in the up position, press it down before you insert the card to the slot.

[REMOTE] jack (stereo mini jack)
This jack is used for connecting the remote controller which is supplied with the unit (see page 52). Using the remote controller, you can enter record standby mode, start recording, or mark cue points.

Right side panel

POWER HOLD OFF USB

26) [POWER] switch

Turns on or off the unit's power. To turn off the power, hold the switch up for two seconds.

[USB] port (PC ONLY)

This port is exclusively used for connecting a PC. By connecting a PC to this port, you can transfer audio files between the unit and PC. For details about the file transfer, see pages 52 and 72.
[MONITOR OUT] (L, R) connectors (RCA)
These connectors output -10dBV analog audio signals.
[PHONES] jack (stereo mini jack)
Connects headphones for monitoring. Inserting a plug automatically disables the internal monitor speaker.

Back panel

Battery compartment
This compartment houses batteries for operating the unit. See "About power supply" on page 20 for details.

Bottom panel

Internal monitor speaker
This speaker is used for monitoring. You can control the monitor level using the [MONITOR] control.
<Note>: When a headphones plug is inserted to the [PHONES] jack or during input
monitor mode and recording, this monitor speaker is muted.
<Note>: You can disable the internal speaker using the "Speaker Out" item on the "Setup"
menu in the MENU mode (by default, it is not disabled). See page 97 for details.

Details about screens

The FR-2LE features 132 x 64 dot LCD display for showing record/playback levels, file information, card remaining time, battery information, setting information, realtime clock information, etc.

Home screen

After the unit is turned on and starts up, the "Home screen" appears on the display. During recording or playback, the Home screen is normally shown.
When no memory card is set
When no memory card is set in the card slot, turning on the unit brings up the Home screen as shown below after the unit starts up. "<<No Disk>>" is shown on the screen.
When a formatted blank memory card is set
When you set a FAT32-formatted blank memory card to the slot and turn on the unit (or when you turn on the unit and set such a card to the slot), the Home screen as shown below appears after the unit starts up. You can see "<<No Audio Files>>", as well as the remaining (recordable) space of the current card. (the remaining space is shown in time or Mbytes according to the setting of the "Remain Display" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU item. By default, it is shown in time.) See page 104 for details.

output from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks and the internal monitor speaker.
Personal monitor [MONITOR OUT (L, R)] jacks

Personal monitor

You can select whether the monitor signals are output in mono or stereo using the "Monitor Mode" menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode. The error tone is also output from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks. See page 96 for the details about the "Monitor Mode" setting and page 107 about the error tone setting.

Connecting to headphones

Connect a pair of headphones for monitoring to the [PHONES] jack (mini jack) on the right side panel. You can adjust the monitor level using the [MONITOR] control.
When a headphone plug is plugged into the [PHONES] jack, no audio signal is output from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks and the internal monitor speaker. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
[MONITOR OUT (L, R)] jacks

Other Connections

Connecting to a PC
The FR-2LE provides the [USB] connector which is used for directly connecting to a PC. By connecting the FR-2LE to a PC via this connector, you can control the current memory card of the FR-2LE from the PC and transfer audio files to the PC. See "Chapter 6: Exporting audio file to a PC" starting from page 69 for details about audio file export/import.
To use the FR-2LE with a personal computer, make the USB mode active using the "USB Device Mode" item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode. See page 71 for details. A USB cable is not supplied with the FR-2LE. Purchase a commercially available appropriate USB cable which conforms to the USB port standard.

[USB] connector

POWER USB

HOLD OFF

Connecting to the remote controller
The FR-2LE is equipped with the [REMOTE] jack for connecting the remote controller which is supplied with the unit. Using the remote controller, you can enter record standby mode, start recording, or mark cue points.

[REMOTE] jack

Remote controller

MARK REC STBY

<Tip>
The supplied fixing belt for the remote controller can be used as shown in the figure on the right. You can fix it to a shoulder belt, an external microphone, etc. Also you can fix a strap to the hole shown by an arrow in the figure on the right. fixing belt
FR-2LE Field Memory Recorder (Chapter 5: Recording/playback)
This chapter describes basic analog and digital audio recording/playback, as well as cue point setting and the skip/locate function.

Setup before you start recording
Before you start recording, set up the following items. You can set them up using the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode, however, you can also set up the first four items below using the quick setup mode.

Setup item 9 10

Available options OFF, ON, LIMIT OFF, ON OFF, ON INPUT, I. MIC L, I. MIC H Take, Date, Reel OFF, ON 2G, 4G L/R (stereo), MONO OFF, ON OFF, ON

ABS, PGM, 24H

Default OFF OFF OFF INPUT Date OFF 2G L/R OFF ON
Auto level control/limiter High-pass filter Phantom power Recording source File name mode Pre Record function Max. file size Monitor output mode Error tone output Internal speaker output

Time display mode

Setup in quick setup mode
Before starting audio recording, you can make necessary settings in the quick setup mode. For details about the actual procedure in the quick setup mode, see the next page.

Quick setup mode:

In the quick setup mode, you can quickly set up the first four items in the table above from the Home screen, without the need of entering the MENU mode. At the right of the Home screen, there are four icons for the quick setup items. Using these icons, you can make settings by following the procedure shown on the next page.
<Note>: The setting you make in the quick setup mode is immediately reflected to the setting of the appropriate menu item on the "Setup" menu in the MENU mode, and vice versa.
How to make setting in the quick setup mode
You can make setting in the quick setup mode by the procedure below.

STOP/CANCEL

When the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.
The unit enters the quick setup mode and " " of " " starts flashing on the Home screen. This shows that the setting item is "ALC (Auto Level Control)". In this condition, pressing the [+] or [-] key switches the flashing item in the following order.
Use the [+] or [-] key to select the desired setting item and press the [MENU/ENTER] key.

How to operate in the MENU mode
1) To enter the MENU mode, press the [MENU/ENTER] key while the recorder is stopped.
The display shows the main menu screen.

LIGHT MENU / ENTER

Use the [+] or [-] key to select a desired menu.
Pressing the [+] key moves up the cursor, while pressing the [-] key moves down the cursor.
After selecting the desired menu, press the [MENU/ENTER] key to brings up the screen for selecting the menu item of the selected menu (see <Note> below). After selecting the menu item, make setting of the item.
<Note>: When you select the Disk, Setup or USB Mode menu in step 2) above, executing step 3) brings up the screen for selecting the menu item. When you select the File menu in step 2), executing step 3) brings up the screen for selecting an audio file in the ADL. See "File menu" described later for details.

Menu items

Menu item File menu item Locates the beginning of the selected file. Renames the file name of a selected file. Removes a file from the ADL. Restores a removed file to the ADL. Function
Disk menu item Formats (initializes) a memory card. Edits the reel number of a memory card. Enables or disables the resume function.

Setup menu item

Enables or disables the ALC/limiter functions. Enables or disables the HPF Selects the default recording format (FS/BIT) when formatting a card. Enables or disables the phantom power. Selects the monitor output mode. Enables or disables the internal speaker. Selects the file name mode for a file created when recording. Sets the default file name when the file name mode is set to "Take". Enables or disables the pre record mode. Selects the time display mode. Selects the remaining display mode. Sets the maximum file size. Selects the battery type for power supply. Enables or disables the error tone output. Adjusts the realtime clock. Viewing the ROM version. Initializes the Setup menu settings. Upgrades the software.

USB mode menu item

Enables or disables memory card protection. Enables or disables the USB device mode.

File menu

Using the File menu, you can do the following regarding audio files.
1. Locates the beginning of the selected file. 2. Renames the file name of a selected file. 3. Removes a file from the ADL. 4. Restores a removed file to the ADL.
<Note>: To use the File menu, at least one audio file must be stored to the current memory card. Otherwise, "<No Entries>" is shown. <Notes>
An audio file created by the FR-2LE is automatically added to the ADL (Audio Decision List). You can continuously play back the files in the ADL in the order of creation. You can also locate the beginning of the desired audio file, as well as edit the file name. You can delete a desired audio file from the ADL, as well as restore the deleted file to the desired position in the ADL. An audio file in the ADL is called "playback file". An audio file deleted from the ADL is called "free file".

Use the [+] or [-] key to select "Phantom >" and press the [MENU/ENTER] key.
The current setting starts flashing and you can now change the setting (by default, "Off" is selected).
You can select either of the following options. Off (default) On The phantom power is not supplied. The phantom power is supplied to the [ANALOG IN] XLR connectors.
<Note>: The phantom power setting is effective both to the left and right channels.
3) Use the [+] or [-] key to select "On" or "Off" and press the [MENU/ENTER] key.
Selecting the monitor mode (Monitor Mode)
This item selects whether the unit outputs signals from the [MONITOR OUT] connectors, [PHONES] jack and internal speaker in stereo or mono. In the following description, it is assumed that the FR-2LE is in the MENU mode and the main menu screen is shown ("File >" is highlighted).
<Note>: When a plug is inserted to the [PHONES] jack, the internal speaker is disabled.
Use the [+] or [-] key to select "Monitor Mode:**" and press the [MENU/ENTER] key.
The current setting starts flashing and you can now change the setting (by default, "L/R" is selected).
You can select either of the following options. L/R (default) Signals are output in stereo. MONO Signals are output in mono.
Enabling or disabling the internal speaker (Speaker Out)
This item selects whether enabling or disabling the internal speaker during playback. By default, it is enabled so you can hear the monitor sound from the internal speaker. In the following description, it is assumed that the FR-2LE is in the MENU mode and the main menu screen is shown ("File >" is highlighted).
<Note>: Even though "On" is selected, inserting a headphone plug to the [PHONES] jack disables the internal speaker. Also note that the internal speaker is disabled during recording or record standby.
Use the [+] or [-] key to select "Speaker Out" and press the [MENU/ENTER] key.
The current setting starts flashing and you can now change the setting (by default, "On" is selected).
You can select either of the following options. On (default) Off The internal speaker is enabled during playback. The internal speaker is disabled during playback.
Selecting the default file name type (File Name Mode)
Each time recording is made, an audio file is created with a specific "default" file name which is automatically given. This menu item selects the default file name type from among the creation date/time, "scene name + take number" and "reel number + File number". In the following description, it is assumed that the FR-2LE is in the MENU mode and the main menu screen is shown ("File >" is highlighted).

MONITOR OUT [L, R]

Connectors Applicable load impedance Nominal output level : RCA type (unbalanced) : More than 10k : -10 dBV
Connector Applicable load impedance Maximum output power : Stereo mini-phone jack : More than 32 : 15 mW + 15 mW (32 load)
USB 2.0 (for PC connection)
Connector Pin assignment : Series B Receptacle : 1= VBUS, 2= D-, 3= D+, 4= GND

Internal speaker

Maximum output level : 300mW
Recording/playback Recording medium Recording Format
: CompactFlashTM card : BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) : MP3 (MPEG Layer-3)
* MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Quantization and Sampling Frequency
: 16-bit at 44.1kHz/48kHz : 24-bit at 44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz : MP3-192kbps

Recording tracks

: stereo
Record/Playback frequency response
: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-2 dB (at 44.1kHz/48kHz FS) : 20Hz to 40kHz, +/-3 dB (at 88.2kHz/96kHz FS)
Signal to Noise Ratio (between ADC and DAC, 24-bit,, 48 kHz FS)
Line Mic (MIC TRIM max.) : 95dB (typical) : 85dB (typical)
Dynamic Range (between ADC and DAC, 24-bit, 48 kHz FS)

: 95dB (typical)

T.H.D. (between ADC and DAC, 24-bit, 48 kHz FS)
Line Mic (MIC TRIM max.) : Less than 0.008% (at 1 kHz, -1 dB typical) : Less than 0.01% (at 1 kHz, -1 dB typical)
Channel Separation (24-bit, 48 kHz FS)
: 90dB or more at 1kHz, 0dB (24bit, Fs 48kHz)
Reference Level Locate memory
: -12dBFS : 99 cue points per file can be stored.
General Dimensions Weight Power supply
: 57 (H) x 206 (W) x 132 (D) mm : Approximately 800g (excluding batteries) : DC12V : AC adaptor (supplied) : four size AA (alkaline, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH) batteries (not supplied) : Tamiya battery(not supplied)

Power consumption

: approximately 3W
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product im provement. * For details about the supplied accessories, see page 17.

Physical dimensions

XLR PHONE

L MIC TRIM R

MONITOR
GND HOT COLD L ANALOG IN R

MIC LINE

Declaration of EC Directive
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
The affect of the European Specification EN61000-6-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specification) on this equipment are as shown below.
In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases.

FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE
* Including non-EU countries (as of January 2007)

<AUSTRIA>

NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH. ADD: Im Winkel 5, A-2325 Velm, Austria TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074

<ITALY>

NAME: Proel S. p. A. ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/- SantOmero (Teramo), Italy TEL: (+39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862

<BELGIUM>

NAME: General Audio ADD: Raymond Pelgrimslaan 101, B-1702 Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium TEL: (+32) 2-4630650, FAX: (+32) 2-4661500

<THE NETHERLANDS>

NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V. ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201

<DENMARK>

NAME: SC Sound ApS ADD: Malervej 2, DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark TEL: (+45) 4399-8877, FAX: (+45) 4399-8077

<NORWAY>

NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS ADD: P. O. Box 145, Vinderen, 0319 Oslo, Norway TEL: (+47) 2213 9900, FAX: (+47) 2214 8259

<FINLAND>

NAME: Noretron Oy Audio ADD: P. O. Box 22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352

<PORTUGAL>

NAME: Caius - Tecnologias Audio e Musica, Lda. ADD: Praca do Bom Sucesso, No 61 Bom Sucesso Trade Center, Escritorio 701/702, 4150 - 146 Porto, Portugal TEL: (+351) 22-608-06-10, FAX: (+351) 22-608-06-29

<FRANCE>

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WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THOSE PRODUCTS SOLD AND DISTRIBUTED BY FOSTEX AMERICA

Service Department

FOSTEX AMERICA
13701 Cimarron Avenue Gardena, CA 90249 TEL: (310)-329-2960 FAX: (310)-329-1230 www.fostex.com

FOSTEX CO.

3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021
13701, Cimarron Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249, U. S. A.
PRINTED IN CHINA JANUARY FX

FR-2LE 2pp 9-3-07

3/12/07

6:39 PM

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FR-2LE

Field Recorder with 24bit 96kHz recording to CompactFlash

FR-2LE main features

Recording on Type II CompactFlash card Light weight, yet tough with a highly rigid chassis FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format MP3 recording/playback Up to 24 bit 96kHz audio performance 2 x professional phantom powered XLR mic inputs with precise recording level adjustment control ALC (Off/On/Limiter) and HPF (On/Off, 100Hz -12dB/Oct) Built-in stereo microphones for quick memo recording USB 2.0 for high speed file transfer to PC 2 second Pre Rec buffer 1 take = 1 file system (eliminates overwrites) Approx. 8 hours battery operation Wired remote controller with mic attachment belt
Elegant Professional Recording
With a location recording pedigree which includes the original portable timecode DAT machines (PD-2, PD-4), and more recently the innovative PD-6 DVD-RAM recorder, it was only natural that Fostex should develop the FR-2, the acclaimed professional CompactFlash-based field recorder. And now, it seems, Fostex have done it again with the launch of the new FR-2LE - a compact audio recorder designed from the ground-up to meet the needs of professionals in the field. For a start, the FR-2LE records to CompactFlash in Broadcast WAV Format (BWF) at 24bit 96kHz quality. Its equipped with two professional phantom powered XLR microphone inputs (XLR-phone combo) complete with precise control over the recording level. It features a 1 take = 1 file recording system which eliminates overwrites and the 2 second pre-record buffer means there should never be a missed take or lost soundbite. Theres even an MP3 mode and built-in stereo microphones designed for interviews. Feature rich and elegant in operation, the pedigree of the new FR-2LE looks assured.

Effect acquisition

Interview

Musical notepad

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FR-2LE Highlights

Long battery life The FR-2LE can run up to 8 hours on standard off-the-shelf NiMH batteries Extended recording times Over 12 hours @ 16bit 44.1kHz recording on an 8GB CompactFlash card Professional inputs Dual XLR inputs (XLR-phone combo) with top quality microphone pre-amps, trim control and phantom power. Analog out is offered on RCA connectors BWF or MP3 recording Record up to 24bit 96kHz audio Tough construction Manufactured from high-grade materials and specifically designed for professional location recording
RECORDING / PLAYBACK GENERAL Recording Medium Recording Time File Format Sampling Frequency Quantization
Fail Safe Recording In addition to a 1 take = 1 file system to eliminate overwrites, the FR-2LE also features Auto File Closing which closes files at one minute intervals, thus preserving the data in the event of a power failure. USB 2.0 The USB 2.0 port allows direct connection to PC and MAC for easy file transfer.
Card Capacity 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16 BITS 44.755 694
Compact Flash Card see Recording Time Chart below BWF (Broadcast Wave Format), MP3 (MPEG Layer-3) 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 /96 kHz 16-bit linear (44.1 / 48 kHz) 24-bit linear (44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96) MP3 192bps (stereo) No. of Recording Track 2 tracks (stereo) No. of Simultaneous Rec. 2 tracks (stereo) Recording/Reproduction Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz 2dB (FS 44.1/48kHz) 20 Hz - 40 kHz 3dB (FS 88.2/96kHz) S/N (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz) Line (Input Gain: +4dBu) 95dB (typical) Mic (Input Gain: -60dBu) 85dB (typical) Dynamic Range 95dB (typical) (ADC-DAC, 24bit, 48kHz) T.H.D. (ADC-DAC, 24it, 48kHz) Line less than 0.008% (at 1kHz 1dB, typical) Mic (trim max) less than 0.01% (at 1kHz 1dB, typical) Channel Separation more than 90dB (at 1kHz 0dB) (24bit, -20BFS, 48kHz) Reference Level -12dBFS Locate Memory 99 Cue points per file Battery Operation Time approx. 8 hours (Tamiya RC3600HV, Ni-MH battery) approx. 4 hours (4 x AA Alkaline / Ni-MH battery)
INPUTS / OUTPUTS Analog In (L/R) Connector Line In Connector Input Impedance Reference Input Level Maximum Input Level Mic In Connector Input Impedance Reference Input Level Maximum Input Level Phantom Monitor Out <L, R> Connector Load Impedance Reference Output Level Phones Connector Load Impedance Maximum Output Level USB 2.0 (for PC) Connector Built-in Speaker Maximum Output PHYSICAL Included Dimensions Weight
XLR-Phone Combo Type 6mm dia TS Phone Jack (unbalanced) more than 10k ohm -10dBV +2dBV XLR-3-31 Type (balanced, 2-pin hot) more than 6k ohm -50dBu to -10dBu +2dBu P48 RCA Pin Jack (unbalanced) more than 10k ohm -10dBV Stereo Mini Phone Jack more than 32 ohm 15 + 15mW (32 ohm) Series B Receptacle 300mW

44.251 503

24 BITS 48 88.251

115 231

MP3 192kbps 5549
CF card (128MB), AC Adaptor shoulder strap, remote control and carry pouch 57(H) x 206(W) x 132(D) mm Approx. Approx. 0.8kgs (w/o battery)

Recording Times

* Approximate times in minutes
Distributor / Authorised Dealer

www.fostex.jp

Fostex Company, 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021 Tel: +81 (0)42-546-4974 Fax: +81 (0)42-546-9222
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E&OE.