Introduction
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
Fostex
XR-5.
The
XR-5
is
a
multitrack
recorder
with
four
inputs
(two
of
which
accept
mic
signals),
a
multi-function
mixer,
and
a
high-quality
high-speed
(9.5
cm/s)
four-track
cassette
recorder.
The
XR-5
allows
you
to
create
multi-track
recordings
using
techniques
such
as
track
bouncing,
punching
in
and
out
by
footswitch,
and
using
the
AUX
send/return
jacks
for
effect
processing.
From
tape
sync
to
mixdown,
the
XR-5
provides
advanced
functionality
with
simple
operation.
To
take
full
advantage
of
the
XR-5,
please
read
this
manual
carefully
before
use
and
keep
it
for
later
reference.
Table
of
Contents
Introduction
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Precautions
(please
read
before
use)
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CHAPTER
1.
How
to
use
the
XR-5
Here's
what
you
can
do
with
the
XR-5....................
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Some
important
terms
used
in
this
manual
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4
About
cassette
tapes
for
the
XR-5
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CHAPTER
2.
Control
panel
and
front
and
rear
panels
Control
panel...
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Input/Output
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CHAPTER
3.
Basic
operation
(Start
recording)
One
step
at
a
time
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masane
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Initial
settings
on
the
XR-5
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STEP
1:
Record
one
sound
source
on
track
1
........
12
STEP
2:
Record
four
sound
sources
on
two
tracks
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Precautions
(please
read
before
use)
Power
supply
When
unplugging
the
AC
adaptor
from
the
outlet,
be
sure
to
grasp
the
adaptor.
Attempting
to
unplug
it
by
pulling
on
the
AC
cable
may
damage
the
wiring.
It
is
hazardous
to
use
a
power
cable
which
has
been
cut
or
frayed.
If
the
power
cable
becomes
damaged,
immediately
stop
using
it,
and
have
it
repaired.
Do
not
plug
in
or
unplug
the
AC
adaptor
when
your
hands
are
wet.
Doing
so
may
result
in
dangerous
electric
shock.
Do
not
open
the
unit
or
touch
the
parts
inside.
Doing
so
may
result
in
dangerous
electric
shock,
and
may
damage
the
unit.
Do
not
allow
water
or
other
liquids,
flammable
materials,
or
metal
objects
such
as
pins
to
get
inside
the
unit.
These
things
may
cause
electrical
shock,
and
may
damage
the
unit.
If
the
unit
should
become
wet,
unplug
the
AC
adaptor
from
the
AC
outlet,
and
contact
your
authorized
service
station.
*
When
turning
the
power
on,
turn
this
unit
on
before
turning
on
other
equipment
connected
to
this
unit.
Doing
so
will
avoid
possible
damage
to
the
other
STEP
3:
Overdubbing...................
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STEP
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STEP
4:
Mixdown
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CHAPTER
4.
Advanced
operation
After
you
have
mastered
basic
operation
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STEP
5:
Punch
in/out
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rana
nananaane
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STEP
6:
Pingpong
recording...
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STEP
7:
Orchestration
using
tape
SYNC
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STEP
7-1
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STEP
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Troubleshooting
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Maintenance
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Block
Diagram
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equipment.
Also,
when
connecting
or
disconnecting
cables
to
or
from
the
unit’s
input
or
output
jacks,
make
sure
that
the
INPUT
fader
and
AUX
volume
of
that
channel
are
turned
down
to
a
level
of
0.
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When
the
AC
adaptor
is
connected
to
an
AC
outlet,
it
will
continue
to
draw
small
amounts
of
power
even
if
the
switch
is
set
turned
off
(STANDBY).
If
you
will
not
be
using
the
unit
for
an
extended
length
of
time,
be
sure
to
unplug
the
AC
adaptor
from
the
outlet.
Location
*
Avoid
using
the
unit
in
the
following
types
of
loca-
tion.
+
Locations
of
extreme
low
or
high
temperatures,
or
extreme
changes
in
temperature.
*
Locations
with
excessive
moisture
or
dust.
*
Locations
where
direct
sunlight
falls
for
an
extended
time,
or
near
a
stove
or
other
source
of
heat.
*
Locations
where
electrical
voltage
is
not
steady.
+
Unstable
locations
or
where
there
is
heavy
vibration.
+
Near
strong
magnietic
fields
(on
top
of
a
television
or
speaker).
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