Edirol R-09 manual

Owner’ s Manual ’06-04-1N 04233356 * 04233356 - 01 * As of April 1, 2006 (EDIROL-1) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EUROPE EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Studio 3.4 114 Power Road London W4 5PY U. K. TEL: +44 (0)20 8747 5949 FA[...]

For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : R-09 WAVE/MP3 RECORDER Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890 3700 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countri[...]

3 Contents Names of Things and What They Do 4 R-09 screens and basic operations 11 Using the R-09 14 Turning power on/off .....................................14 Preparing the memory card .............................17 Setting time and date ...................................... 21 Recording...................................................... 23[...]

4 Names of things and what they do fig.names1.eps_60 Internal MIC These stereo microphones are built into the R-09. ➜ “Using the internal microphones” (p. 29) Display The display shows information about the R-09. ➜ “Information shown in the display” (p. 12) PEAK indicator This indicator lights up when the input or output volume is too h[...]

5 Names of things and what they do REPEAT button The REPEAT button allows the region between two points (between A - B) to be played back repeatedly. Assign marker A and marker B in the song, and the region between marker A and marker B will be repeated. Pressing the button once assigns marker A. Pressing the button again assigns marker B. ➜ “R[...]

6 Names of things and what they do ig.names1-1.eps_60 STOP button ( ) The STOP button stops playback or recording. It is also used to move the cursor down in the display or to change the value of a selected item. ➜ “Basic operations” (p. 13) REC indicator The REC indicator is lit red during recording. It blinks while in recording-standby mode[...]

7 Names of things and what they do ig.names2.eps_60 POWER switch Holding down the POWER switch turns power on or off. ➜ “Turning power on/off” (p. 14) Never switch off the power during playback/ recording, while connected to the PC via USB, or while “Now Processing!” appears in the display. (+) and (-) INPUT LEVEL buttons The INPUT LEVEL [...]

8 Names of things and what they do fig.names4.eps_60 MICROPHONE INPUT jack The MIC input jack is used to connect an external microphone. ➜ “Using external microphones” (p. 33) The volume can be adjusted using the [(+) and (-) INPUT LEVEL buttons ]. When connecting an external microphone, please choose the setting according to the microphone t[...]

9 Names of things and what they do fig.names5.eps_60 AUTO GAIN CONTROL switch This switch turns AUTO GAIN CONTROL on or off. It is usually set to off. The switch cannot be used for the line input. EXTERNAL MICROPHONE TYPE switch This switch is used to set the microphone type to match the microphone connected to the [MIC Input Jack ]. LOW CUT switch[...]

10 Names of things and what they do fig.names6.eps_60 Bottom cover The bottom cover slides to two positions. When the cover is opened, the [USB Terminal ] and [Memory Card Slot ] are visible first. With the [Bottom Cover Lock ] slid to the release position, open the cover further to reveal the [Battery Compartment ]. ➜ “Preparing the memory car[...]

11 R-09 screens and basic operations The <Main Screen> is shown when power to the R-09 is turned on. The <Finder Screen> and <Menu Screen> can be opened from the <Main Screen>. fig.mode-e.eps_78 The R-09 screen <USB Screen> <Menu Screen> <Finder Screen> <Main Screen> Hold down USB connection This star[...]

12 R-09 screens and basic operations This section describes the main icons and information shown in the <Main Screen>. fig.joho-e.eps_60 fig.powersource-e.eps_60 Information shown in the display Current time Repeat status (ON/OFF) Playback/Stop status (PLA Y/STOP) Reverb status (OFF/HALL1/HALL2/ROOM/PLA TE) Song length Peak Song name <Play[...]

13 R-09 screens and basic operations fig.sousa-1-e.eps_70 fig.sousa-1-e.eps_70 fig.sousa-3-e.eps_70 Basic operations Recording and playback Selecting and entering Playback/Pause Stop Fast Forward/ Next song Rewind/Previous song (start of song) Record/ Recording Standby Move cursor up Enter Change the value (+) Move cursor to the right Change the va[...]

14 Using the R-09 Be sure to use the AC adaptor when connecting to a PC. If the batteries become exhausted while copying a song, the song may be corrupted. 1. Check that power is turned off. If the power is on, turn it off. Press and hold the [POWER switch] on the R-09 to turn power on or off. fig.ac-eps_80 2. Plug the DC plug of the AC adaptor int[...]

15 Using the R-09 Be sure to use the AC adaptor when connecting to a PC. Pressing and holding down the [POWER switch] turns on the power and shows an R-09 image in the display. 1. Check that the power is turned off. If the power is on, turn it off. Press and hold the [POWER switch] on the R-09 to turn power on or off. 2. Open the [Bottom Cover] on [...]

16 Using the R-09 fig.power-onoff-e.eps_80 5. Turn power on. Press and hold down the [POWER switch] to turn on the power. 6. Set the battery type. Select the battery type (alkaline batteries or nickel metal hydride batteries) on the <Menu Screen>. “Setting the battery type (Battery)” (p. 80) Hold down Cautions when using batteries with th[...]

17 Using the R-09 The R-09 uses an SD memory card. Insert the supplied SD memory card. ■ Inserting 1. Check that the power is turned off. If the power is on, turn it off. Press and hold the [POWER switch] on the R-09 to turn power on or off. 2. Open the [Bottom Cover] on the bottom of the unit. fig.sdin-2.eps_60 1. Turn the R-09 over. 2. Slide th[...]

18 Using the R-09 fig.power-onoff-e.eps_80 5. Turn power on. Press and hold down the [POWER switch] to turn on the power. ■ Removing 1. Turn off power to the R-09. 2. Open the [Bottom Cover]. 3. Lightly push the memory card inward, then release it. Remove the memory card after it pops out toward you. Never insert or remove a memory card while thi[...]

19 Using the R-09 A memory card must be formatted when using it with the R-09 for the first time. Be sure to format the memory card on the R-09. Cards formatted on devices other than the R-09 may not operate properly on the R-09. Formatting Formatting refers to initializing a memory card according to a specified data storage format. If a memory car[...]

20 Using the R-09 fig.format-sure-e.eps_80 5. Select “Yes.” A confirmation screen is shown. Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to select “Yes,” then press the [REC Button]. fig.process.eps_80 Do not remove the memory card during formatting. The storage area on the memory card may become damaged. fig.completed.eps_80 When “Completed!?[...]

21 Using the R-09 When turning on power, please follow the procedure below to set the internal clock. The time and date set here are used as information (time stamp) for the recorded songs. fig.open-set-e.eps_80 1. Show the <Menu Screen>. Press and hold down the [FINDER/MENU Button] to show the <Menu Screen>. fig.datetime-e.eps_80 2. Se[...]

22 Using the R-09 3. Edit the time and date. fig.edit-datetime-e.eps_80 1. Move the cursor. Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to move the cursor to the right or left. fig.edit-datetime-2-e.eps_80 2. Edit the date and time. Move the cursor over the character to change, use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to change the date and time, then[...]

23 Using the R-09 Recording with the [Internal MIC]. When using the [Internal MIC], do not connect anything to the [MIC Input Jack] or [LINE IN Jack]. If a microphone or cable is connected to the [MIC Input Jack] or [LINE IN Jack], input from these jacks take precedence, and input from the [Internal MIC] is disabled. 1. Adjust the input level. fig.[...]

24 Using the R-09 Listen to the recorded voice. fig.phones.eps_80 1. Connect a playback device. The R-09 does not have speakers. To listen to the playback, headphones or speakers must be provided separately. fig.play-start-e.eps_80 2. Press the [PLAY Button ] to begin playback. When the [PLAY Button] is pressed, the song shown in the display begins[...]

25 Using the R-09 Delete the recorded voice. fig.open-finder-e.eps_80 1. Show the <Finder Screen>. Press and hold down the [FINDER/MENU Button] to show the <Finder Screen>. fig.song-select-e.eps_80 2. Select the song. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select the song to delete, then press the [REC Button]. fig.delete-e.eps_80[...]

26 Recording You can set the sound quality to use when recording. Improving the sound quality increases the song size and decreases the recording time. When making a final recording of a performance, it is best to use WAV 16 bit or 24 bit to give priority to sound quality. When making an audio CD, set the sampling frequency to 44.1 kHz and the reco[...]

27 Recording ■ WAV versus MP3 WAV songs (*.WAV) store all sound information without compression; MP3 songs (*.MP3) store songs using compression. Consequently, WAV songs have a better sound quality recording than MP3 songs. On the other hand, MP3 reduce data volume by removing frequencies that are hard for the human ear to hear. When recording wi[...]

28 Recording The approximate recording time for memory cards is shown below. Recording time (estimate) Unit: minutes The above recording times are estimates. The times may change depending on the card specifications. Furthermore, the actual recording time is shorter when there are multiple files. Estimated recording times Setting Memory card size 6[...]

29 Recording fig.mic-LR.eps_80 The internal microphone is a stereo microphone. The sound picked up by the microphone on the right side of the R-09 is recorded on the right channel (R), while the sound that the microphone on the left captures is recorded on the left channel (L). • To prevent feedback when recording with a microphone, do not use sp[...]

30 Recording 2. Set the sampling frequency. “Configuring recording” (p. 26) fig.open-set-e.eps_80 1. Show the <Menu Screen>. Press and hold down the [FINDER/MENU Button] to show the <Menu Screen>. fig.recoedersetting-e.eps_80 2. Select “Recorder Setup.” Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “Recorder Setup,” th[...]

31 Recording 3. Set the recording mode. “Configuring recording” (p. 26) fig.recmode-e.eps_80 1. Select “Rec Mode.” Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to move the cursor to the Rec Mode line. fig.setrecmode-e.eps_80 2. Select the recording mode. Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to change the Rec Mode value. fig.open-basic2-e.ep[...]

32 Recording fig.rec-start-e.eps_80 6. Press the [REC Button] to begin recording. Press the [REC Button] in recording-standby mode (while the [REC Indicator] is blinking). The [REC Indicator] lights up, and recording begins. • Recording can also be started by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE Button]. • If you slide the HOLD switch to the ON position af[...]

33 Recording The R-09 can use a dynamic microphone or a condenser microphone, such as the type that are connected to the microphone jack of a PC. fig.conmic-LR-e.eps_80 • If a cable is connected to the [LINE IN Jack], then the input from the [MIC Input Jack] is ignored. Do not connect anything to the [LINE IN Jack]. • To prevent feedback when r[...]

34 Recording fig.setsamplingrate-e.eps_80 3. Select the sampling frequency (Sample Rate) Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to change the Sample Rate value. 3. Set the recording mode. “Configuring recording” (p. 26) fig.recmode-e.eps_80 1. Select “Rec Mode.” Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to move the cursor to the Rec Mode l[...]

35 Recording 5. Set the type of microphone being used. Set the [EXTERNAL MICROPHONE TYPE Switch] to the type of microphone connected to the [MIC Input Jack]. • When connecting a dynamic microphone or a battery-powered microphone, be sure to use the <Menu Screen> to set the unit so plug-in power is not supplied to the microphone. Damage may [...]

36 Recording fig.rec-start-e.eps_80 8. Press the [REC Button]. Press the [REC Button] while in recording-standby mode (while the [REC Indicator] is blinking). The [REC Indicator] lights up, and recording begins. • Recording can also be started by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE Button]. • If you slide the HOLD switch to the ON position after starting [...]

37 Recording The R-09 is designed to record a wide variety of sounds, but it can also make high-quality recordings when a recording level (volume) appropriate for the sound to be recorded is set. Level settings should be the highest input level (volume) that has no distortion. This principle is the same for both the [Internal Microphone] and extern[...]

38 Recording fig.level.eps-e_80 Use the [Input Level Button] to adjust the volume so that the [PEAK Indicator] does not light up even when the loudest sound is produced by the target. Doing this prevents clipping during the loudest parts of a song or during instrumental passages played fortissimo. Once the level is set, press the [REC Button] once [...]

39 Recording The R-09 can be used for recording instrumental performances and taking voice memos, but it can also be used to record cassettes or CDs using the [LINE IN Jack]. If a device or cable is connected to the [LINE IN Jack], input from the microphones is disabled. Therefore, it is not possible to mix microphone and line input during recordin[...]

40 Recording 3. Set the recording mode. “Configuring recording” (p. 26) fig.recmode-e.eps_80 1. Select “Rec Mode.” Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to move the cursor to the Rec Mode line. fig.setrecmode-e.eps_80 2. Select the recording mode. Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to change the Rec Mode value. fig.open-basic2-e.ep[...]

41 Recording fig.rec-start-e.eps_80 6. Press the [REC Button] to begin recording. Press the [REC Button] while in recording-standby mode (the [REC Indicator] blinks). The [REC Indicator] lights up, and recording begins. Recording can also be started by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE Button]. If the [Input Level Button] is used during recording, the input[...]

42 Playing back The R-09 does not have speakers. To listen to playback, headphones or amp speakers must be provided separately. fig.basic-e.eps_80 Basic connections Headphones PHONES (OPTICAL) Digital speakers Analog speakers DIGIT AL IN When connecting speakers Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in [...]

43 Playing back Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to select the song to play, then press the [Play Button ] to start playback. “Song types that can be played” (p. 55) fig.play_eps fig.open-main-e.eps_80 1. Show the <Main Screen>. If the <Main Screen> is not showing, press the [FINDER/ MENU Button] until the <Main Screen>[...]

44 Playing back fig.play-start-e.eps_80 3. Play. When the [PLAY Button ] is pressed, the song shown in the display begins to play. fig.outputlevel-e.eps_80 4. Use [(+) and (-) HEADPHONE VOLUME buttons] to set the volume to a comfortable loudness. The volume cannot be adjusted for sound output via a digital cable connected to the [HEADPHONE jack] (d[...]

45 Playing back If the [RWD Button ] is pressed during playback, the recording rewinds while the button is pressed; if the [FWD Button ] is pressed during playback, the recording fast forwards while the button is pressed. Once these buttons are released, playback starts again. If the buttons are held down continuously, the rewind or fast forward sp[...]

46 Playing back Play back a specific section in a song repeatedly. A section can be played repeatedly to check the recording. fig.repeat.eps fig.play-start-e.eps_80 1. Play back. When the [PLAY Button ] is pressed, the song shown in the display begins to play. fig.repeat-1-e.eps_80 2. Set the start position (marker A). Press the [REPEAT Button] onc[...]

47 Playing back fig.repeat-ab-e.eps The section set in steps 1 and 2 (A-B) is played back repeatedly. To cancel repeat playback, press the [REPEAT Button] again. ■ Canceling the settings • When the [REPEAT Button] is pressed with both the A and B markers set, the settings for the A and B markers are cancelled. • To stop playback as well, pres[...]

48 Playing back Repeats a selected song. fig.single.eps fig.open-set-e.eps_80 1. Show the <Menu Screen>. Press and hold down the [FINDER/MENU Button] to show the <Menu Screen>. The <Menu Screen> is not shown during playback. Press the [STOP Button ] to stop playback. fig.plaersettings-e.eps_80 2. Select “Player Setup.” Use the[...]

49 Playing back fig.setsingle-e.eps_80 3. Select “SINGLE.” Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to change the Play Mode value, and select “SINGLE.” fig.repeat-sin-e.eps_80 4. Select “Repeat.” Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to move the cursor to the “Repeat” line. fig.repeat-set-e.eps_80 5. Select “ON.” Use the [RWD[...]

50 Playing back Automatically change the song order and play back. fig.open-set-e.eps_80 1. Show the <Menu Screen>. Press and hold down the [FINDER/MENU Button] to show the <Menu Screen>. The <Menu Screen> is not shown during playback. Press the [STOP Button ] to stop playback. fig.plaersettings-e.eps_80 2. Select “Player Setup.[...]

51 Playing back fig.repeat-set-shu-e.eps_80 5. Set repeat playback. Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to change the Repeat value. • If “Repeat” is set to OFF, playback automatically stops once all the songs in the selected folder have been played with the shuffle feature. • If “Repeat” is set to ON, songs are repeated in the same [...]

52 Playing back The recorded songs are played back in order of their song number. “The order of songs” (p. 44) fig.open-set-e.eps_80 1. Show the <Menu Screen>. Press and hold down the [FINDER/MENU Button] to show the <Menu Screen>. The <Menu Screen> is not shown during playback. Press the [STOP Button ] to stop playback. fig.p[...]

53 Playing back fig.repeat-set-seq-e.eps_80 5. Set repeat playback. Use the [RWD Button ] and [FWD Button ] to change the Repeat value. • If “Repeat” is set to OFF, playback automatically stops once all the songs in the selected folder have been played in song order. • If “Repeat” is set to ON, songs are repeated in the same order once [...]

54 Playing back The R-09 can apply reverb effects to the song being played. Such reverberation simulates the experience of being in a hall or on stage. REVERB is an effect that can be used to, for example, make it seem as if the sound were being played in a large hall. Sounds with applied reverb cannot be recorded. Reverb cannot be applied while mo[...]

55 Playing back The R-09 can play back the following songs. VBR Variable Bit Rate. Bit rates are decreased for low sound density situations. Bit rates are increased for high sound density situations. Song types that can be played Sampling frequency (kHz) Sample size (bits) WAV Playback 44.1, 48 16, 24 Sampling frequency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MP3 Pl[...]

56 Downloading songs to a PC By connecting a PC to the R-09 via a USB cable, songs from the R-09's memory card can be downloaded to the PC and used by music software. Also, songs on the PC can be sent to the R-09 for playback. Supports USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED USB) When connected to a PC supporting USB 2.0, high-speed transfer is possible. Be sure to[...]

57 Downloading songs to a PC fig.win-1-e.eps_34 1. Open My Computer. A name such as “Removable Disk” is displayed for the R-09's memory card. 2. Double click on the removable disk. fig.win-3-e.eps_53 3. Copy the songs. Select the songs to copy from the removable disk to the PC, and then drag them to an appropriate location. • It is advis[...]

58 Downloading songs to a PC fig.mac-1-e.eps_50 1. “NO NAME' or “Untitled” is displayed on the desktop. The R-09 appears on the desktop as “NO NAME” (for OS X) or as “untitled” (for OS 9). fig.mac-3-e.eps_47 2. Double click on “NO NAME” or “untitled.” 3. Copy the songs. Select the songs to copy from “NO NAME” or “un[...]

59 Downloading songs to a PC Disconnect the PC and R-09. Follow the procedure below to disconnect and unplug the USB cable. Do not turn off power to the R-09 or remove the USB cable or memory card while the PC and R-09 are connected. 1. Display the “Safe to remove hardware” dialogue box. Double click on the safely remove hardware icon in the Wi[...]

60 Downloading songs to a PC fig.macr-1-e.eps_50 1. Disconnect the R-09. Disconnect the R-09 connection shown on the desktop. • With Mac OS X, drag the “NO NAME” icon to the Dock. When dragging to the garbage can on the right side of the Dock, the garbage can changes to and the connection can be terminated. • For Mac OS 9, drag the “untit[...]

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62 Manipulating songs and folders The R-09 saves songs to the memory card. The <Finder Screen> lists these songs, and the songs can be deleted or copied from this screen. Also, folders can be created, so songs can be moved to and managed in folders. <Finder Screen> Operation List fig.delete-1-e.eps_80 Press the [FINDER/MENU Button]. The[...]

63 Manipulating songs and folders This operation is used to select and play back a song from the list of recorded songs. If a folder is selected, the current directory changes to the selected folder and the songs in the folder can be selected from the <Main Screen>. fig.song-select-e.eps_80 1. Select a song or folder from the <Finder Scree[...]

64 Manipulating songs and folders fig.song-select-e.eps_80 1. Select a song or folder from the <Finder Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select a song or folder, then press the [REC Button]. To select a subfolder, select the folder then press the [FWD Button ]. To move up a level, press the [RWD Button ]. fig.filee-informa[...]

65 Manipulating songs and folders fig.song-select-e.eps_80 1. Select a song or folder from the <Finder Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select a song or folder, then press the [REC Button]. To select a subfolder, select the folder then press the [FWD Button ]. To move up a level, press the [RWD Button ]. fig.delete-e.eps_[...]

66 Manipulating songs and folders fig.song-select-e.eps_80 1. Select a song or folder from the <Finder Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select a song or folder, then press the [REC Button]. To select a subfolder, select the folder then press the [FWD Button ]. To move up a level, press the [RWD Button ]. fig.rename-e.eps_[...]

67 Manipulating songs and folders fig.song-select-e.eps_80 1. Select a song from the <Finder Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select a song, then press the [REC Button]. To select a subfolder, select the folder then press the [FWD Button ]. To move up a level, press the [RWD Button ]. fig.move-e.eps_80 2. Select “Move.?[...]

68 Manipulating songs and folders R-09 memory card structure The song and folder structure for the R-09 memory card is shown below. fig.root-e.eps • The song and folder names can be changed. ➜ “Changing the name (Rename)” (p. 66) • Folders can be made in any location. ➜ “Creating folders (Make Folder)” (p. 70) Folder2 R09_0010.WAV R[...]

69 Manipulating songs and folders fig.song-select-e.eps_80 1. Select a song from the <Finder Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select a song, then press the [REC Button]. To select a subfolder, select the folder then press the [FWD Button ]. To move up a level, press the [RWD Button ]. fig.copy-e.eps_80 2. Select “Copy.?[...]

70 Manipulating songs and folders 1. Select where to create a folder from the <Finder Screen>. fig.root-select-e.eps_80 ■ Selecting Root 1. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select Root, then press the [REC Button]. fig.folder-select-e.eps_80 ■ Selecting a folder 1. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select the folder[...]

71 Manipulating songs and folders fig.makefolder-e.eps_80 2. Select “Make Folder.” Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “Make Folder,” then press the [REC Button]. fig.makefokder3-e.eps_80 3. Press the [REC Button] to enter. A confirmation screen is shown. Press the [REC Button] to enter. A “New Folder” is created. To can[...]

72 R-09 Configuration Settings Various R-09 settings, such as recording and playback settings and date and time settings, are done from the <Menu Screen>. List of Settings fig.open-set.eps_80 Press and hold down the [FINDER/MENU Button]. The <Menu screen> is shown. The screen cannot be changed while playing or recording a song. Please t[...]

73 R-09 Configuration Settings Decide on whether the sound quality or a longer recording time is to be given precedence, and set the sampling frequency accordingly. “Configuring recording” (p. 26) fig.recoedersetting-e.eps_80 1. Select “Recorder Setup” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “Reco[...]

74 R-09 Configuration Settings Please make the sampling frequency according to whether sound quality or recording time has precedence. “Configuring recording” (p. 26) fig.recoedersetting-e.eps_80 1. Select “Recorder Setup” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “Recorder Setup,” then press the [...]

75 R-09 Configuration Settings Here’s how to set the playback method for songs. In addition to playing songs back in order from the beginning, one song can be repeated or songs can automatically be reordered for playback. fig.plaersetting-e.eps_80 1. Select “Player Setup” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ][...]

76 R-09 Configuration Settings When set to repeat playback, the song is repeated according to the playback mode (p. 75) setting. fig.plaersetting-e.eps_80 1. Select “Player Setup” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “Player Setup,” then press the [REC Button]. fig.repeat-sin-e.eps_80 2. Select ?[...]

77 R-09 Configuration Settings Here’s how to adjust the brightness of the R-09’s display. Power consumption is reduced when the display's brightness is decreased. fig.displaysetting-e.eps_80 1. Select “Display Setup” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “Display Setup,” then press the [R[...]

78 R-09 Configuration Settings To reduce power consumption, this feature automatically turns off the display when no operations are performed within a set period of time. fig.displaysetting-e.eps_80 1. Select “Display Setup” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “Display Setup,” then press the [RE[...]

79 R-09 Configuration Settings This feature automatically turns off power when no operations are performed for a set amount of time to reduce power consumption. During recording and playback or while connected via USB, the power does not turn off even if no operations are performed within the set period of time. fig.powermanagement-e.eps_80 1. Sele[...]

80 R-09 Configuration Settings When using batteries with the R-09, set Battery according to the type of battery being used. If the wrong type is set, the remaining battery power will not be shown correctly. fig.powermanagement-e.eps_80 1. Select “Power Manage” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “[...]

81 R-09 Configuration Settings Sets whether to monitor the input sound through headphones while recording. fig.inputsetting-e.eps_80 1. Select “Input Setup” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “Input Setup,” then press the [REC Button]. fig.setrecmonitor-e.eps_80 2. Set monitoring with the “Re[...]

82 R-09 Configuration Settings The following setting needs to be made when using an external microphone. Set it to ON when using a microphone that requires plug-in power; set it to OFF when the microphone uses batteries or does not require plug-in power. Damage may result if you connect a dynamic microphone or a battery-powered microphone when the [...]

83 R-09 Configuration Settings Set the internal clock. The time and date set here is used as data for the recorded songs. “Displaying song or folder information (Information)” (p. 64) When the power is on, the internal clock draws power from the AC adaptor or the batteries. When the power is off, the internal clock will run temporarily on the p[...]

84 R-09 Configuration Settings The memory card usage and protect setting can be checked. fig.sdutl-e.eps_80 1. Select “SD Card” from the <Menu Screen>. Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Button ] to select “SD Card,” then press the [REC Button]. fig.information-e.eps_80 2. Select “Information.” Use the [PLAY Button ] and [STOP Butto[...]

85 R-09 Configuration Settings See “Formatting” (p. 19) for information about formatting memory cards. You can restore all the settings that the R-09 originally had when it left the factory by carrying out the procedure below. This operation does not delete songs on the memory card. fig.systeminitialize-e.eps_80 1. Select “Factory Reset” fr[...]

86 Message list This section describes the main messages shown on the display. Message Problem Clock Initialized The internal clock was initialized because no power was available. Battery Low The remaining power of the internal battery is low. The battery must be replaced. The AC adaptor may also be used. Improper Song The song is in a file format [...]

87 Message list SD Card Full The memory card does not have sufficient space available. Copy the song to the PC and check the memory card capacity. SD Card Slow The write to the memory card was too slow. Use a memory card that was tested for the R-09. The performance of the memory card may have decreased because of improper song organization on the [...]

88 Troubleshooting This section provides tips on solving problems that may occur. The recording only plays on the L channel (left) • If using an external microphone, check whether the microphone is set to stereo or monaural. If the microphone is a monaural one, only the L channel (left) is recorded. To record both channels using a monaural microp[...]

89 Troubleshooting The recording is distorted • Sound becomes distorted if the input level is too high. Set the input level to an appropriate value. “Adjusting recording levels” (p. 37) Can’t record • Recording is not possible if there is insufficient remaining time. The remaining recording time is shown in the display in recording-standb[...]

90 Troubleshooting There’s no sound • The sound may not be heard if the output volume is too low. Increase the output volume gradually. “(+) and (-) HEADPHONE VOLUME buttons” (p. 7) • Check if the headphones or speakers are connected properly. “Basic connections” (p. 42) Can’t play songs • Check if the song name is correct. Songs [...]

91 Troubleshooting The power won’t turn on • Check if the AC adaptor is properly connected. If using batteries, make sure the batteries are inserted correctly in the correct orientation. The batteries may also be low, so have new batteries on hand. “Turning power on/off” (p. 14) • If the R-09 still does not turn on even though there is no[...]

92 Troubleshooting The settings disappear • If all the settings in the <Menu Screen> are restored to factory defaults, the R-09 may have been accidentally reset to factory defaults. Please reconfigure the settings. “Initializing the R-09 (Factory Reset)” (p. 85) The R-09 is connected to the PC with a USB cable, but the PC doesn’t reco[...]

93 Index Symbols (+) and (-) HEADPHONE VOLUME buttons ............. 7 (+) and (-) INPUT LEVEL buttons ........................... 7 A AC adaptor ................................................. 14 AC ADAPTOR jack ......................................... 7 AC adaptor jack ............................................ 7 AGC .........................[...]

94 Index H HAL1, HAL2 (hall) ..................................... 4 , 54 HEADPHONE jack ......................................... 7 HIGH ......................................................... 9 HOLD is ON ............................................... 87 HOLD switch ................................................ 7 I Icon ....................[...]

95 Index O Optical ....................................................... 7 P PAUSE ........................................................ 5 PC Connecting to the PC ................................ 56 Disconnecting the PC ................................ 59 PEAK indicator .............................................. 4 PLAT (plate) ............[...]

96 Index S Sample Rate (Sampling frequency) .......... 26 , 72 – 73 Setting the Sample Rate ............................. 73 Screen ....................................................... 11 Finder screen .................................... 11 , 62 Main screen ........................................... 11 Menu screen ...........................[...]

97 Specifications WAV/MP3 RECORDER: R-09 [Recorder Part] ● Tracks 2 (stereo) ● Signal Processing AD/DA conversion: 24 bits, 44.1/48 kHz ● Data Type <For Recording> * Stereo only <For Playback> ● Memory Card SD Memory Card (supports 64 MB–2 GB) * Each recording time is approximate. The times may change depending on the card spe[...]

98 Specifications [Input/Output] ● Audio Inputs Internal Stereo Microphone Mic input (Stereo miniature phone type, plug-in powered mic) Line input (Stereo miniature phone type) * The Internal/External MIC and the LINE IN can't be used at the same time; only the LINE IN is effective. ● Audio Outputs Phones (Stereo miniature phone type) Digi[...]

99 USING THE SAFETY Please Read This Section USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .................................................................................................. 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ............[...]

100 USING THE SAFETY Please Read This Section 015 • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/ amper[...]

101 IMPORTANT NOTES Please Read This Section IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page p. 99, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inv[...]

102 IMPORTANT NOTES Please Read This Section Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data[...]

For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : R-09 WAVE/MP3 RECORDER Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890 3700 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countri[...]

Owner’ s Manual ’06-04-1N 04233356 * 04233356 - 01 * As of April 1, 2006 (EDIROL-1) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EUROPE EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Studio 3.4 114 Power Road London W4 5PY U. K. TEL: +44 (0)20 8747 5949 FA[...]