Here is a quick link to the Users Manual of the Fostex FR2 compact flash digital portable recorder. In addition, we have put together a Quick Start guide to the menu settings for the timecode equipped models. Although the Fostex FR2 is no longer being manufactured, it is still prevalent in many universities and rental houses. It is a favorite amongst those doing sync playback on music videos and commercials.
Owner's Manual for the Fostex FR-2 (.pdf)
The factory operating manual for the Fostex FR-2 field memory recorder, containing accurate and precise diagrams and instructions for using, maintaining, and troubleshooting your FR-2 recorder.
File size: approx. 1.95 MB
Setting Timecode in the Fostex FR-2/TC
After you've read the manual, here is a real quick "cheat-sheet" for setting up timecode in your Fostex FR-2/TC digital recorder.
MENU: Set-Up : Init Setup
Initialize the FR2 in order to clear out any previous users setting and revert to the Factory Defaults.
MENU: TC SETUP
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TC DISPLAY:
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"LTC & ABS"
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FRAME RATE:
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"30" (when shooting FILM), sometimes "24" or "23.976"
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"29.97" (standard non-drop video), "23.976" (HD or 24 frame video)
ALWAYS VERIFY WITH POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
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TC GEN MODE:
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"FREE" (timecode always running)
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TC OUT:
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"GEN" (for live recording)
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"REPRO" (for sync playback)
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SET TC:
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"EDIT" (allows you to enter timecode starting numbers)
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PAUSE TC:
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"OFF"
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PULL UP/DOWN:
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"0.0" (for live recording or music video shot on video)
"+0.1%" (for music video shot on FILM, will playback your original 29.97fps file at 30 fps) |