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  • Page 1

    Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the AR-200S Roland Audio Recorder. This manual mainly describes how to use the AR-200S as a playback device using CompactFlash cards that contain recordings made with other AR Series models. * When recording to CompactFlash cards with the AR-3000/2000/200/100, we recommend use of opt[...]

  • Page 2

    2 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. .............................................................[...]

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    3 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, o[...]

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    4 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ......................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES .................................................................................................. 3 Panel Descriptions .........................................................................................[...]

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    5 Panel Descriptions fig.Panel.e Front Panel 1. PLAY/CLIP Indicator Lights during playback of phrases. Also lights during recording of phrases when the input level is too high (at clipping level). 2. REC Indicator Lights during recording of phrases. 3. Display Phrase numbers are indicated here. 4. MEMORY CARD Slot Slot for inserting CompactFlash ca[...]

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    6 Installation Attach these as required, such as when you’re using the AR-200S without mounting it on a rack or the like. Peel off the double-sided tape from the rubber feet and affix the rubber feet at the locations shown in the following figure. fig.Set-01 When you are mounting the unit on a rack or the like, give attention to the following poi[...]

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    7 Important Notes on Making Connections and Switching the Power On and Off 921 • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 924 • To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out acc[...]

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    8 Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200S You can use the AR-200S alone or in combination with other AR-200S units or other equipment to play audio in a wide variety of scenes. This section shows some examples of these. You can use these examples as a starting point for making changes to match your own usage circumstances. Control Input Me[...]

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    9 Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200S By connecting an RS-232C cable, you can control the AR-200S from an external control device, such as a computer or touch panel (p. 17). fig.Use-03.e There are several methods for doing this. Choose a playback method that matches your usage conditions. Changing Playback Mode Settings to Interval Mod[...]

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    10 Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback) You can use the control input and DC input screw terminals (CONTROL A) and the 25-pin D-sub-type control I/O connector (CONTROL B) on the AR- 200S’s rear panel to control the AR-200S from an external device. This chapter explains how to connect external devices and make the settings for the AR-200[...]

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    11 Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback) Selecting the Control Input Mode With the power to the AR-200S switched off, set the MODE switches on the bottom panel as shown below. SW 1: OFF, SW 2: OFF Assigning Phrases to the Terminals Assign phrases 1 through 9 to Port Nos. 1 through 9. Settings in Effect When a Card Is Formatted By inputting[...]

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    12 Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback) By inputting binary (Base 2) signals to Port Nos. 1 through 8 to select a phrase and inputting a start message to the START terminal, you can then play back the selected phrase. A maximum of 250 phrases can be selected and played back with this method. This allows you to specify 250 phrases with con[...]

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    13 Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback) The specified phrase will be played back at fixed intervals. Make each of the terminal settings beforehand for the playback interval and phrases to be played back. • When making settings in Interval Playback mode, assign Phrases 1 through 9 to the control output connectors 1 through 9. • The pla[...]

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    14 Recording Instructions (Terminal Rec) In order perform recording matched to usage conditions, including the connected equipment, recording source, sound quality, time, and playback system, you make recording settings. • Recording settings are made in phrase units. You can mix phrases having different recording settings on a single card. • Th[...]

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    15 Recording Instructions (Terminal Rec) Select either stereo recording or mono recording. Choosing mono recording gives you recording times that are twice as long as with stereo recording. Selecting Recording Type With the power to the AR-200S turned off, set the REC MODE switches on the bottom panel as shown below. What is mono recording In the c[...]

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    16 Recording Instructions (Terminal Rec) Playback 9: 1 (On) 10: 0 (Off) The specified phrase is played back. Even when control signals are input continuously, the phrase is played back one time only and then ends. fig.CtrIn-Rec04.e * Playback does not begin if the binary-specified phrase is empty (the playback instruction is disabled). When playing[...]

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    17 About Control Using RS-232C The AR-200S can be controlled using serial communications from a computer, touch panel, or other device via RS-232C. You can control a number of operations including recording, playback, switching settings, and editing phrases. The data transfer rate when the power is turned on and no card is inserted is 9,600 bps. In[...]

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    18 Controlling Another Device with the AR-200S (Control Output Connectors) You can use the 25-pin D-sub-type control I/O connector (CONTROL B) on the AR-200S’s rear panel to control an external device from the AR-200S. The AR-200S outputs two kinds of control signals, Busy Out and Control Out. This chapter explains how to connect external devices[...]

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    19 Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Moreover, by using an optional AR-3000 to create and edit phrases, you can also use the following functions. For detailed information, please refer to the AR-3000 owner’s manual. * You cannot make settings for these parameters on the AR-200S. Furthermore, they are effective only with phrases whose [...]

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    20 Troubleshooting Control Input Playback (Direct/Binary) does not work as intended • Make sure the MODE switches’ settings (Direct/Binary) are selected correctly. You cannot achieve control input playback merely by connecting a device to the port. Be sure to set the control input mode and match the method used for connecting to the connectors [...]

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    21 Regarding Cards The following table shows recording times available for cards formatted for the AR-3000. * Recording times listed are for mono recording. Recording times are halved when data is recorded in stereo. * These times are for when 1 phrase is recorded continuously, and are provided for your reference when recording. The recording time [...]

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    22 MODE SW Settings In addition to the REC MODE switches (p. 14), the AR-200S’s bottom panel also houses the MODE switches. Various applications are possible by changing the settings of the MODE switches. Each switch is ON when in the upward position, and OFF when in the downward position. When the AR-200S is shipped from the factory, all switche[...]

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    23 Control I/O Connector Specifications fig.ControlB • Control Input and DC Input Terminal (CONTROL A) “1, 2” are connected in parallel with Control I/O Connector (CONTROL B) “1, 2.” • When using Program Playback on a PC card created by the AR-3000, use connectors 1 (INC), 3 (DEC), 5 (EXCHANGE), 9 (START), and 10 (STOP). * Do not make a[...]

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    24 Specifications AR-200S: Audio Recorder Recording Format RDAC (Roland Digital Audio Coding) RDAC-Grade (Sampling Rate) S-HIGH: 48 kHz HIGH: 44.1 kHz STANDARD: 32 kHz LONG1: 22.05 kHz LONG2: 16 kHz ANNOUNCE: 8 kHz Playback Rate Area S-HIGH: 20 Hz–22 kHz HIGH: 20 Hz–20 kHz STANDARD: 20 Hz–15 kHz LONG1: 20 Hz–10 kHz LONG2: 20 Hz–7.5 kHz AN[...]

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    25 Specifications Input Standard Output Standard * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, -10 dBV = -7.79 dBu fig.Dimensions * Dimensions are with card inserted and rubber feet (included) attached. * The power cord is not included. Input/Output Standard Input Input Sensitivity Nominal Input Level Non-Clip Max Input Level Input Impedance Recommended Source Impedance L[...]

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    26 Index B Binary Playback ............................................................. 12 Busy Out ......................................................................... 18 C Card Compatibility ......................................................... 7 Card Protector .................................................................. 6 Control[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

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    04012134 ’05-12-1N Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of December 10, 2005 (RSS) ASIA TAIWAN ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339 SINGAPORE/ MALAY[...]