Fostex XR-3 - CHAPTER 2. Control Panel and Front and Rear Panels

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Control panel and front and rear panels
Front panel
© Headphone jack [PHONESI
Connect your headphones here.
Use the MASTER fader to adjust the volume level.
© Input jack [ [T] 0 , [2] H ]
Connect the musical instruments or external microphones here for recording.
Be sure to set the Input Level switch to an appropriate position according to the type of the
connected sound source.
Use a standard 1/4" phone jack.
© Punch In/Out jack [PUNCH IN/OUT]
Connect an optional footswitch (Model 8051) here for punch in/out recording.
Refer to page 22 for a detailed explanation of punch in/out recording.
Rear panel
© Tape Out jack [TAPE OUT 1-4]
These jacks output the signal of Tracks 1-4 to an external mixing console or a signal
processor. Jack 4 is also used as a SYNC OUT jack to transmit a sync signal to the connected
MIDI sequencer or drum machine.
© Line Out jack [LINE OUT L/R]
Connect these jacks to the INPUT jacks (L, R) of the master recorder for mixdown. You can
also connect these to speaker monitors that have a built-in amplifier.
Use the MASTER fader to adjust the output level.
© Dolby B Noise Reduction On/Off switch [NR ON/OFF]
This switch allows you to turn the Dolby B noise reduction system ON/OFF.
In general, turn this switch ON to achieve a higher recording/playback sound quality. Be sure
to turn this switch ON when you are playing back a tape recorded with Dolby B NR.
® DC IN connector [DC IN T77: 12V]
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
® Power switch [ON-STANDBY]
This switch turns the power ON/OFF (STANDBY) to the XR-3.
When the AC adaptor is connected to the unit and the AC outlet, a small current always exists
in the unit even if the power switch is OFF (STANDBY). Therefore, make sure to remove the
AC adaptor from the AC outlet if you are not using the XR-3 for a long time of period or before
you are go out.
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