Edirol R-4Pro manual

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3 USING THE UNIT S AFELY ........... .................. ................ .................. ................. ................ 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Man ual. ........... .................. ................ .................. ................. ................ 002c • Do not open[...]

4 013 • In households with sm all children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essenti al for the safe operation of the unit. ........... .................. ................ .................. ................. ................ 014 • Protect the unit from st rong impact. (Do not drop it!) .[...]

5 Important Notes 291a In addition to the item s listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3 and 4, please read and observe th e following: Power Supply: Us e of Batteries 301 • Do not connect th is unit to same electri cal outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washi[...]

6 Important Notes Handling Hard Disks Important Performance and Image Data 811 • Once a hard disk fails to function normally, all data that has been stored on it could be destroyed. All hard disks eventually wear out. We recommend tha t you consider the har d disk not as a permanent storage site, but as a place to sto re data temporarily. We also[...]

7 Contents Checking the incl uded items ...... 8 Introducing the R-4 Pro ............. 9 The R-4 Pro’s controls and connectors ..... ..... 9 Display ............... ................. .............. ............... 18 What is a project? ........... ................. ............... 22 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro24 Basic connection examples . [...]

8 Checking the included items The R-4 pro comes with the fol lowing items. Immediately after opening the package, please check that you have all of these items. If any items are missing, please contact the de aler where you purchased the R-4. ■ R-4 Pro fig.R-4. eps_50 ■ AC adapter This AC adapter is des igned specifically for the R-4 Pro. Do no[...]

9 Introducing the R-4 Pro fig.pa nel-1. eps_50 Internal mics [MIC-L , MIC-R] These are stereo mi cs built into the R-4 Pro. The audi o entering MIC-L is re corded on the 1L channel, while audio picked up by MIC-R is recorded on the 1R channe l. If you’re reco rding via the internal mi cs, set the System Settings menu item Recording Setup to Int-M[...]

10 Introducing the R-4 Pro fig.panel-1. eps_50 Hold switch [HOLD] By selecting the HOLD ON position, you can disable the panel button s so that unwanted operations will not occur if a button is pressed accidentally. However, even if this swit ch is set to HOLD O N, the phantom power switches , limiter switch , Input level knobs , and Monitor level [...]

11 Introducing the R-4 Pro Wave edit bu tton [WAVE EDIT] This button t akes you to Wave Edit mode , where you ca n edit the waveform using operations such as Trim, Divide, Combine, and Merge. For details, refer to “Editing” (p. 51). You won't be able to enter Wave Edit mode during play back or recording, or if the R-4 Pro’s hard disk con[...]

12 Introducing the R-4 Pro fig.panel-1. eps_50 Cursor/Monitor Select b uttons [CURSOR/MONITOR SELECT] Use these buttons to select items shown in the display. When you’re in the main screen, you can press the up/down buttons to select the chan nel that you want to monitor. For details, ref er to “Display” (p. 18). Exit button [EXIT] Use this b[...]

13 Introducing the R-4 Pro fig.pa nel-2. eps_50 Display This show s information ab out the R-4 Pro’s status. For details, ref er to “Display” (p. 18). PREV button [PREV] Pressing the PRE V button while a project is playing or stopped will take you to th e beginning of the project (00:00:00:00 F). Pressing this butto n at the beginning of a pr[...]

14 Introducing the R-4 Pro Power connector [DC IN] You can connect either the included power conversion cable or a commercially avail able cable for an external power devi ce. Digital output connector [DIGITA L OUT] This connector outputs a digital signal. You can digital devices, such as speakers or mixers, with an XLR type cable. This connector p[...]

15 Introducing the R-4 Pro Headphone jack [PHONES] You can connect a set of headphones with this jack. Use the monitor level knob () t o a d j u s t t h e volume. If you connect headphones, no sound is output from the internal sp eakers () . Grounding terminal 927 Depending on the circumstances of a pa rticular setup, you may experien ce a discomfo[...]

16 Introducing the R-4 Pro fig.panel-3. eps_50 XLR input connectors 1–4 These are analog audio input connectors compatible with mi c preamps. They accept either balanced or unbalanced connections. You can use XLR input connectors 1–4 as four channels of mon aural input or as two stere o pairs, 1/2 and 3/4. For details, refer to “1 Recording S[...]

17 Introducing the R-4 Pro Battery compartment Install batteries here if you wan t to operate the R-4 Pro on battery power. The orientation in which you must insert the batteries is shown on the side of the battery compartment. Be sure to obse rve the correct polarity when i nstalling the batteries. If you’re using the AC adapter, there’s no ne[...]

18 Introducing the R-4 Pro The Main screen The R-4 Pro Main screen shows info rmation about the project and the operationa l status of the R-4 Pro. You can press the [DISPLAY] button to switc h the contents of the display. fig.play-disp.eps Display While playing or stopped Project name Displays the name of the project. T he file name is shown when [...]

19 Introducing the R-4 Pro From the M ain screen, you can press the [DISPLAY] butto n to switch the progress bar area so it shows the remaining project time (REM: REMAIN). fig.play-disp2.eps The Mixer screen From the Main screen, press the [DISPLAY] button twice to show to th e Mixer screen. This screen lets you adjust the volume balan ce for monit[...]

20 Introducing the R-4 Pro The Main screen The R-4 Pro Main screen displays infor mation about th e project and the operational status of the R-4 Pro. You can press the [DISPLAY] button to switc h the contents of the display. * For an explanation of the other displays, refer to “While playing or stopped” (p. 18). From the Main screen, you can p[...]

21 Introducing the R-4 Pro When the [DISPLAY] button is pressed twice while th e Main scre en is showing, th e display changes to show the record ing buffer capacity (BUF: bu ffer gauge). The recording buffer is memory that temporarily stores the input sound before it is written to the ha rd disk. The buffer gauge indicates how much of th e recordi[...]

22 Introducing the R-4 Pro O n th e R - 4 Pr o , t he d a t a t h a t yo u r e c or d a n d p l a y ba c k i s ha n d l ed a s a project . On the hard disk, each project actually consists of a folder with one or more files, as shown bel ow. If you connect the R-4 Pro to your computer, you’ll be able to see how these folders and files are organize[...]

23 Introducing the R-4 Pro Stereo projects fig.project-S1.eps Four-channel projects * If you want to load these files onto your computer, make sure that your waveform editing software supports four-channel files. Type Structure STEREOx1 If there is only one stereo channel pair, a stereo WAV file will be created with a name consisting of the project[...]

24 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro 921 To prevent malfunction and/ or damage to speakers or other device s, always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all device s before making any connections. fig.basic.eps For more about connec tions, refer to both “R ecording” (p. 30) and “Playing back” (p. 37). 926a When connection cable s [...]

25 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro * Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malf unction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. * Reduce the volume before turning on power. Even when th e volume is turned down, sound ma[...]

26 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro ■ Types of batteries you can use • AA alk aline batter ies (LR6) • AA nickel metal-hydride (HR15/51) (The R-4 Pro cannot recharge nickel metal -hydride batteries. You must use a separate charger.) * You must specify the type of batteries in the R-4 Pro System Settings menu item “5 Sys tem Setup” (p. 75)[...]

27 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro ■ Caution when using battery power on the R-4 Pro • If you operate on b attery power for an extended time , the batteries will become hot. Be careful not to burn yourself. • Please use alkaline batteries, which have a longer life. • Do not mix new batteries with used batter ies no r mix batteries of dif f[...]

28 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro When using the R-4 Pro on ba ttery power, a battery icon is shown in the lowe r right of the display. As the battery runs down, the battery icon will chan ge as follows. fig.bat-caution.eps When the battery reaches Le vel 0, the message in the figure is shown. Replace the batteries as soon as pos sible. If you co[...]

29 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro Using external power sources When using an externa l power supply, be sure to set the final voltage. The final voltage refers to the voltage when voltage ca n no longer be suppl ied because the capacity of the external power source is reduced and voltage decreases as electri city is consumed. If the final voltage[...]

30 Recording The following describes how to record audio from a mic connected to a R-4 Pro XLR input connector. fig.mic-1.eps ● Connections Connect your mic to a XLR input connec tor . Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to s peakers. This can be remedied by: 1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s)[...]

31 Recording ● sensitivity/Input le vel knobs These knobs adjust sensitivity/input le vels. When recording in stereo x2, these knobs contro l the following signals. Channel 1 STEREO 1 L-chann el SENS/INP UT LEVEL 1 knob Channel 2 STEREO 1 R-channel SENS/INPUT LEVEL 2 knob Channel 3 STEREO 2 L-chann el SENS/INP UT LEVEL 3 knob Channel 4 STEREO 2 R[...]

32 Recording ● Record button [REC] If you want to begin recording immedi ately, press the [REC] button . ● Other settings If you want to m onitor the sound being recorded, co nnect headphone s to the PHONES jack and use the monitor level kno b to adjust the volum e. Adjusting the monitor level knob does not affect the level of the sound actuall[...]

33 Recording The following describes how to record an audio source via the R-4 Pr o internal mics. ● Phantom power switch Turn this OFF . fig.input-intmic.eps ● System settings Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . In 1 Recording Setup , set Input Se lect to IntMic . Set the other items in 1 Recording Setup as appropriate for the recording you wa[...]

34 Recording The following descr ibes how to record from a di gital device connecte d to the R-4 Pro digital input connector. fig.di gital.e ps ● Connections Connect your digital de vice to th e digital input con nector . You will need a separ ately available XLR type cable to connect your device to the R-4 Pro digital input connector. fig.input-[...]

35 Recording You can record sound from bot h mi cs connected to R-4 Pr o XLR input connectors 3 and 4 and a di gital device connected to the digital input connecto r. fig.inpu t-analog.eps ● System settings Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . In 1 Recording Setup , set Input Se lect to Dig+Ana . Set the Rec Mode to STEREOx2 . Set the other items [...]

36 Recording You can record sound both from th e mics connected to R-4 Pro XLR input connectors 3 and 4 and the internal mics. fig.inpu t-analog.eps ● System settings Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . In 1 Recording Setup , set Input Se lect to Int+Ana . Set the Rec Mode to STEREOx2 . Set the other items in 1 Recording Setup as appropriate for [...]

37 Playing back This section explains how to pla y back audio record ed on the R-4 Pro and projects on the R-4 Pr o internal hard disk. Make the correct settings and connectio ns before playing anything back. • Connections before p layback .......... .................... (p. 37) • Setup before playback .... ......................... ...........[...]

38 Playing back The following describes how to co nnect devices with digi tal input ports, su ch as mixers, spea kers, or recording de vices. fig.basic-disp.eps The sampling frequency of the project playing back will be the sampling frequency of the audio output from the digita l output connector. 1. Switch off the power to the R-4 Pro. 2. Turn off[...]

39 Playing back fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYS TEM] button. The system menu screen appears in the display. fig.player-setup2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to choose 2 Player Setup , and press the [ENTER] button . The Player Setup screen appears. 3 Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to choose the Play Mode value. * The setting is applied as s[...]

40 Playing back You can use th e R-4 Pro internal sp eakers to monitor th e sound without havin g to connect head phones or other equipment. fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYS TEM] button. The system menu screen appears in the display. fig.speaker-on.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to choose 3 Speaker , and press the [ENTER] button . The S[...]

41 Playing back After performing the steps descri bed in “Connections before playback” (p. 37) an d “Setup before playback” (p. 39), proceed as follows. 1 Select the project that you want to play. From the Main screen, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . In the Finder screen that appears, use th e [CURSOR] up/down buttons and the [SCRUB] dial[...]

42 Playing back You can assign markers at desired loca tions in a project. Then you can use the button or button to move backward or forward to a marker location. You can use the Mark function eithe r while playing or while recording. 1 Use the [NEXT] button or the [SHUTTLE] dial to find the location at which you want to assign a marker. Play, fast[...]

43 Playing back You can repeatedly play back between two points (A-B) in the project. Simply assign po ints A and B during playback, and the playback will repeat between points A and B. fig.repeat-a 1 Play the project. During playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] button once. The [A-B REPEAT] button blinks, a nd that location becomes the st arting point[...]

44 Finder functions The R-4 Pro saves projects as files on its internal hard disk. You can use the Finder functions to select a project from numerous folders or projects within folders, to delete an unwanted proj e ct, or to copy a project to an external mem ory device. Finder functions fig.finder-1.eps 1 With project playback stopped and the Main [...]

45 Finder functions fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder scree n shown in the figure is dis played. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order . fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the [CURSOR] up /down buttons or the [SCRUB] dial to select t he project[...]

46 Finder functions fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is show n in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder scree n shown in the figure is dis played. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order . fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the [CURSOR] up /down buttons or the [SCRUB] dial to select t he projec[...]

47 Finder functions fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is show n in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder scree n shown in the figure is dis played. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order . fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the [CURSOR] up /down buttons or the [SCRUB] dial to select the copy so[...]

48 Finder functions * You cannot move a project between the hard disk and an external memory device. If you need to do this, you can first copy the project, and then delete the copy source project. fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is show n in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder scree n shown in the figure is dis playe[...]

49 Finder functions fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is show n in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder scree n shown in the illustration will appear. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order . fig.finder-make1. eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the [CURSOR] up /down buttons or the [SCRUB] dial to select HD (har[...]

50 Finder functions fig.new-folder.eps 5 A folder named NewFolder is created . Projects are shown in alphabetical order, and folders are shown in alphabetical ord er after the projects. Use the [CURSOR] up/d own or the [SCR UB] dial to verify that the new folder was created. If an identically named folder already exists, a number will be added to t[...]

51 Editing You can edit the projects that you have record ed with the R-4 Pro directly on the R-4 Pro. * Executing any of these editing commands leaves the original project file unchanged. * There is no Undo function. This command extracts th e region between the two points you specify in the waveform and cr eates a new project from the extracted r[...]

52 Editing fig.wave-4.eps 4 In the same way, move to the end (point ) of the region you want to extract, and press the [ENTER] butto n . * The value of point is displayed as a location in the sample (data). fig.wave-trim2.eps fig.wave-5.eps 5 A screen asking you to confirm the specified points is shown. fig.wave-6.eps If you are satisfied with the [...]

53 Editing This command divides a project at the point you specify in the waveform. Two new projects are create d. Playback, stop, scru b dial, shuttle dial , and marker operations ma y be performed even while using this command. However, you cannot perf orm A-B Repeat operations. fig.wave2-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button . The Wave Ed[...]

54 Editing fig.wave-divide.eps 5 The divided project is saved as two new projects with the same name as the original project but with “-1” and “-2” appended to the names. The original proje ct remains unchanged. For example, if the original project is named Proje ct, the new proj ects is named Project-1 and Project-2 . Project Project Proje[...]

55 Editing This command appends another project (of the same form at) on to the end of the curren tly selected project. The two files are joined to create a single ne w file. You cannot perform playback, stop, or operate the sc rub dial or shuttle dial while using this comman d. 1 Select the project (the “base project”) to which you want to app[...]

56 Editing fig.wave-combine.eps 5 The combined projects are saved as a new project with the same name as the original project but with “-1” appended to it. The or iginal pr oject remains unchanged. For example, if the original project is named Project , the new project is n amed Project-1 . Project Project-1 Project-2 fig.media-full.eps If the [...]

57 Editing If the currently selected pr oject consists of multiple files (MONO x2, MONO x3, MONO x4, STEREO x2), this command merges them into a single channe l. How Rec Mode will change * Since MONO x1, ST EREO x1, or 4 ch. projects cannot be merged, the Merg e command does not appear in the menu when selecting these projects. fig.merge-1.ep s 1 P[...]

58 Editing This command change s the timecode for the data recorded in BWF format. * The Edit Timecode screen does not display for non-BWF formatted data. fig.merge-1.ep s 1 Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button . The Wave Edit Menu screen is shown. 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select Edit Timecode , and press the [ENTER] button . A edit screen as [...]

59 Effects settings The R-4 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the inco ming sound as it is being recorded, or you can apply an effect to t he playback. You can also change the effect settings for each channel. * Effects are not available when the R-4 Pro is operating at 96 kHz. Effect types provided on the R-4 Pro If you ap[...]

60 Effects settings You can adjust the R-4 Pro effe cts not only while standing-by for re cording or playback, but also while you listen to the s ound during actual playback or recording. This section expla ins how to adjust the effect sett ings while pla ying back or in recording standby mode. fig.effect-set.eps fig.effect-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pr[...]

61 Effects settings fig.effect-link2.eps 4 Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to specify the channels to be linked. fig.effect-play2.eps 5 In the same way, se t the “PLAY” and “REC” fields. PLAY fig.effect-rec.eps REC fig.effect-para.eps 6 Press the [DISPLAY] button . The effect parameter screen is shown on th e display. * The effect parameter scre[...]

62 Effects settings 1: 3-Band EQ 2: Graphic EQ 3: Noise Gate Effects No. Parameter name Range of values Default values Explanation 1 MID-F 200Hz, 250Hz , 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz , 630Hz, 800Hz, 1k Hz, 1.25Hz, 1.6kHz, 2kHz, 2.5 kHz, 3.15kHz, 4kHz, 5kHz, 6.3kHz 1kHz Specifies the center frequency of the mid-range equalizer. 2 MID-Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.[...]

63 Effects settings 4: Enhancer 5: Comp&DeEsser 6: MS-Mic * You can adjust the stereo dispersion during recording or pl ay back. This case is limited to MS mics that can directly output the mid and side signals. Connect the mid-sign al to CH1 (CH3) and the side signal to CH2 (CH4). No. Parameter name Range of values Default values Explanation 1[...]

64 System setup You can make sett ings related to the R-4 Pro s ystem when performing initial settings fo r recording or playback. Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button to enter the system setup menu. See “Example operations” (p. 65) for setu p procedures. No. Menu item Summary See 1 Recording Setup Allows you to make recording s ettings. p. 65 2 P[...]

65 System setup You can use the same procedure to make the settings listed be low. As an example, we will show how to make Recording Setup settings. Recording Setup Player Setup Speaker LCD Setup System Setup fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.recording-2.eps 2 Use the [CURS[...]

66 System setup fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.recording-2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 6 Timecode , and press the [ENTER] button . The Recording Setup screen is shown. fig.recording-2.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 1 Setup , and press the [ENTER] b[...]

67 System setup fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.data-1.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 7 Date & Time , and press the [ENTER] button . The Date & Time screen is sh own. fig.data-2.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] buttons and the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to set the date an[...]

68 System setup fig.pj-name1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYS TEM] button. The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.pj-name2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 8 Project Name , and press the [ENTER] button . The Project Name screen is shown. fig.pj-name3.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the name you want to edit, and press the [...]

69 System setup fig.hd-uti1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.hd-uti2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 9 HDD Utility , and press the [ENTER] button . The HDD Utility screen is shown. * If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button . format 3 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select ei[...]

70 System setup fig.hd-uti1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.hd-uti2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 10 USB Storage Utility , and press the [ENTER] button . When the connection to an exte rnal memory device is not mounted, the USB Storage Utility starts as shown in the figure to [...]

71 System setup fig.Fac t-uti1.ep s 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button . The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.fact-reset.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 11 Factory Reset , and press the [ENTER] button . The Factory Reset screen is shown. 3 Press the [ENTER] button if to perform Factory Reset. * If you decide to cancel, pres[...]

72 System setup The values in boldface are the default values. * You cannot make Recording Setup settings during recording or playback. System Menu 1 Recording Setup Menu item Value Function Input Select Analog This selects the type of input. Choose this setting if you want to recor d analo g input. Connect your mi c or an- alog audio device to the[...]

73 System setup Rec Mode MONOx1 One-channel re cording to one monaural file This selects the structure of th e project file that is created during recording. A monaural WAV file will be created for each channel. Choose these settings if you are us ing a separate mic for the vo- cal and performance or each speake r in a conver- sation, so that a sep[...]

74 System setup Pre Record- ing OFF , 1–29 sec You can specify the length of time that the sound is captured “retroactively,” starting from before the moment you pressed the [REC] (record ) button. This setting specifies the number of s eco nds that is captur ed retroactively. * The maximum time depends on the sa mpling frequency, the sample [...]

75 System setup 2 Player Setup Parameter Value Function Play Mode Single This selects the playback mode. Only the selected project will play. Sequential All projects in the folder containi ng the currently selected pr oject are played se- quentially. Repeat OFF , ON This selects whether playback will repeat. If Play Mode is set to Single , only tha[...]

76 System setup fig.date-1a. eps You can set the date and time. If Project Name i s set to Date , the time you specify he re is used to set the date in the project name. This setting is also used for the date and time shown in the Main screen. 6 Timecode Menu item Parameter Value Function Setup Mode OFF The timecode is not recorded. INT The R-4 Pro[...]

77 System setup You can use Name 1–8 to specify eight different name types. The project name will consist of this name plus a consecutive number of 001, 00 2, 003, ... appended to it. For example, in the case of the defa ult setting R4_Scene1 , the project name will be R4_Scene1_001 . In order to use a name you have specified he re, you will need[...]

78 System setup You can perform utili ty commands on a external memo ry device connected to the R-4 Pro. You can not execute USB Storage Utility commands during recording or playback. When not moun ted When mounted This command r esets the following settings to their factory default settings. Yo u can not execute Factory Reset during recording or p[...]

79 Appendix An external memory device ca n be used to move projec t files on the R-4 Pro hard disk to a computer or to m o ve W A V f il e s f ro m a c o mp u t e r t o t h e R- 4 P r o h a r d di s k . S ee Finder functions (p. 44) for details on how to handle these files. * A USB cable can also be used to connect directly to a computer to exchang[...]

80 Appendix fig.usb-mount.eps 2. Use the [C URSOR] button to select 10 USB Storage Utility , and press th e [ENTER] button . When the connection to an external memory device is not mounted, the USB Storage Utility starts as shown in the figure to the right. * To cancel, press the [EXIT] button . fig.No-Connect.eps * When an external memory device i[...]

81 Appendix fig.us b-unmo. eps 2. Use the [CURSOR] button to select 10 USB Storage Utility , and press th e [ENTER] b utton . The USB Storage Utility starts as shown in th e figure to the right. * To cancel, press the [EXIT] button . 3. Use the [CURSOR] button to select [Unmount] , and press the [ENTER] button . fig.us b-yes.e ps 4. “Are you sure[...]

82 Appendix You can move or copy project recorded on the R-4 Pr o to your computer. Likewi se, you can move or copy files from your computer to the R-4 Pro hard disk. Using battery power wil l not cause a malfunction, bu t we recommend that you always use the AC adapt er to prevent damage to the contents of th e hard disk, which could occur if the [...]

83 Appendix The following describes how to clos e the connection be tween your computer and th e R-4 Pro. You must use the procedure described below to close the co nn ection before you disconnect the USB cable. Do not disconnect the USB cable or power down the R-4 Pro while it is connected to your computer. Windows 1 Close all software and windows[...]

84 Appendix R-4 Pro support s synchronization with an d recording of SMPTE timecode. The R-4 Pro can be synchronized with a device supporting timeco de. fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro. The display shows the System Menu screen. fig.time-code-1.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode , an d press the [ENTER][...]

85 Appendix fig.time-code-2.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 1 Setup , and press the [ENTER] button . The Timecode Setup screen is shown. fig.time-code-3.eps 4 Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select Mode. The modes are as shown below .( The values in boldface are the defa ult values. ) 5 Use the [CURSOR] button to select Frame Rate. 6 Use the [...]

86 Appendix Setting the internal timecode start time fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro. The display shows the System Menu screen. fig.time-code-1.eps 2 Use the [C URSOR] button to select 6 Timecode , and press the [ENTER] button. The Timecode s creen is shown. fig.time-code-2.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 2 Se[...]

87 Appendix Synchronize to an external timecode source * Be sure to connect the timecode In connector on the R-4 Pro to the Timecode Out port on the device used for synchronization. fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro. The display shows the System Menu screen. fig.time-code-1.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Time[...]

88 Appendix Setting the REC-RUN timecode start time fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro. The display shows the System Menu screen. fig.time-code-1.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode , and press the [ENTER] button . The Timecode s creen is shown. fig.time-code-set-rec.e ps 3 Use the [CURSOR] button to selec[...]

89 Application guide Before you record using the R-4 Pro, you must set up the R-4 Pro to be appropriate to your recording environment an d purpose. This section gives s everal actual exampl es of a pplications. For details on connections refer to “Record ing” (p. 30). The following explains the setti ngs that need t o be made on the R-4 Pro. Th[...]

90 Application guide These basic setti ngs are used for recording birds ongs or similar outdoor sounds . Since batteries are required for outdoor use, these settings take power conservation in to account. Panel settings Recording Setup LCD Setup System Setup Recording birdsongs outdoors Phantom power switch ON if using a condenser mic that requires[...]

91 Application guide These basic settings are used for using the R-4 Pro to record a udio while filming video. If recording outdoors, you can u se the settings for “Recording bird songs outdoors” (p. 90) in this case as well, but other se ttings specific to video are a lso necessary. Panel settings Recording Setup System Setup You can use the i[...]

92 Application guide You can take advantage of the R-4 Pro’s ability to reco rd four channels simultaneously. You can use channels 1 and 2 to record a st age performance vi a digital inputs, and channel s 3 and 4 to record the sounds of the room or audience via mics . Panel settings Recording Setup These settings are useful whe n you cannot affor[...]

93 Application guide You can use this feature to record four channels simultaneously. You can use ch annels 3 and 4 to record from the connected mi cs and channels 1 and 2 t o record comments fr om the internal mics. Panel settings Recording Setup Recording comments simultaneously Phantom power switch ON if using a condenser mic that requires phant[...]

94 Messages This section explains the mos t important messages that may appear in the R-4 Pro’s display Message Status Int-Batt Low! The remaining charge for the internal battery is low. The internal battery must be repl aced. If th e battery charge is insu fficient, the internal clock will become inaccurate. Please contact one of the servi ce lo[...]

95 Troubleshooting If you experience difficulties, read this section first. It conta ins tips on how to resolve various problems. Cannot close the connect ion with the R-4 Pro When using Windows and if Explorer or any othe r software referencing the R-4 Pro’s h ard disk is open when you attempt to close the USB connection between the R-4 Pr o and[...]

96 Troubleshooting Pan (stereo image) is not stored correctly If the limiter is turned on, it will respon d to the lev els of each chan nel, meaning that when the level of a sound located toward the righ t (or left) side increases, the limiter for th at channel will limit the volume. If you’re recording in stereo, the result will be that th e lef[...]

97 Troubleshooting No sound If the monitor level knob is turned too far down, the volume may be too low for you to hear. Gradual ly raise the monitor level knob. Refer to: “Monitor level knob [MONITOR]” (p. 13) If the outpu t assignments are not se t appropriately, the sounds are not output. Reference: Output assignments (p. 18) Make sure that [...]

98 Troubleshooting Power does not turn on Make sure that the AC ada pter is correctly connecte d. If using batteries, make sure that each battery is secur ely in place and in the correct orientation. It is also possible that the batteries have run down, so you sh ould obtain a new set of batteries. Refer to: “Connecting the AC adapter and turning[...]

99 Main specifications ● Channels 4 ● Signal Processing Signal Proc essing AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96 /192 kHz ● Data Types (both Recording and Playback) Format: BWF, WAV Sample Size: 16/24 bits Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96 /192 kHz * The sample size and sampling frequency can be combined in any way. [...]

100 Main specificati ons ● USB Interface A Type Connector (For USB Storage device) Supports USB 1.1 and 2 .0 Mass Storage Device Clas s. B Type Connector (For Computer connection ) Supports USB 1.1 and 2. 0 Mass Storage Device Clas s. ● SMPTE Timecode connector BNC Coax ial type (Conform s SMPTE 12M-1999 ) ● Effect Ty pe: Select one of the ty[...]

101 Block diagram INPUT2/R INPUT1/L HDD EDIT D/A INPUT4/R INPUT3/L DIGITAL AUDIO IN A/D A/D A/D A/D L R LINE OUT 1/L 2/R USB 2.0/1.1 Data Transfer to PC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R Built-in MIC DSP EFFECTS SENS SENS SENS SENS Data Back Up To PC To USB Storage Device TIMECODE OUT Storing TC at REC start / Sync PLAY to TC Sending TC at PLAYBACK TIMECODE IN[...]

102 Index Numerics 3-Band EQ ............. ................. .............. ................. ... 62 4CH .......... ............... ................ ............... ................ . 23 4-indiv . ................. .............. ................. .............. . 37 , 75 A A-B REPEAT ... ................. .............. ................. .... 11 ,[...]

103 Index HDD Unformatted ......... ................. .............. ............ 94 HDD Utility ..... ................. .............. ................. .... 69 , 77 Headphone jack .......... ................. .............. ............... 15 headphones ..... .............. ................. .............. ............ 37 HOLD ............. .....[...]

104 Index PREV ........... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 13 PREV button ............. ................ ............... ................ . 13 Progress bar . .............. ................. .............. ............... 18 project ......... ................. .............. ................. ............ 22 Project[...]

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To resize thickness, move al l items on the front cover This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For EU Countries Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det[...]

* 04450201 - 02 * Information When you need repair service, call your near est EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below . As of November 1, 2006 (EDIROL-2) ASIA CHINA Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. 5F . No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800 Roland Shanghai[...]