Roland R-05 manual

2 Check the contents of the package The R-05 comes with the following items. As soon as you open the package, please check that all these items are present. If anything is missing, pl ease contact your dealer. ❏ R-05 recorder ❏ USB cable (mini-B type) Use this cable to connect the R-05 to your computer’s USB connector. If you require a new US[...]

3 ❏ Owner’s manual This is the document you’re reading. Keep it available for reference when needed. ❏ Easy Start Guide This provides a simple expla nation of how to install the batteries, record, and play back . Before using this unit, carefully read the sectio ns entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4; p. 10[...]

4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY USING THE UNIT SAFE LY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or mat erial damage should the unit be used improperly . * Material damage r efers to damage or other adverse e ects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets. Used for instructi[...]

5 USING THE UN IT SAFELY 002c ● Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC ad aptor . ............ .......... ......... ............ .......... ............ .......... .......... ............ ......... 003 ● Do not attem pt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (e xcept wh en this m anual provides specific instructions direc[...]

6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 010 ● This unit, either alone or in combin ation with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. D o not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringin[...]

7 USING THE UN IT SAFELY 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 tota l power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension[...]

8 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 106 ● Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. ........... .......... .......... ............ ......... ............ .......... .......... ............ ......... . 107c ● Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when pluggin g into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ...........[...]

9 USING THE UN IT SAFELY 112 ● Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regula tions for their safe disposal that ma y be observed in the region in which you live. ............ .......... ......... ............ .......... ............ .......... .......... ............ ......... 118b ● Keep the include d SD card in a safe [...]

10 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 ● Do not conn ect this unit to s ame elect rical outl et that is being used by an elect rical appliance that is cont rolled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwav e oven, or air condi t ioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrica l a[...]

11 IMPORTANT NOTES 355b ● When moved from one location to another wh ere the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit . Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. The refore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, unt[...]

12 IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Pr ecautions 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 loos ing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you h ave stored in th [...]

13 IMPORTANT NOTES 708 ● SD cards are constructe d us ing precision components; handle the card s carefully, payi ng particular note to the following. ❍ To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to discharge an y static electricity from your own body before handl ing the cards. ❍ Do not touch o r allow metal to come into[...]

14 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................. 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ................ ...... 10 What You Can Do with the R-05 .. 16 Names of Things and What They Do ..................... ... 20 Main Screen.......... .................................... ........................ 25 Getting Ready ................... ............ 26 Turning the Power [...]

15 Contents Playback ...... ............. ................ ...... 63 Basic Playback Oper ation ........................................... .63 Play Mode and Repeat Settings ............................... .64 Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a File . ................... 66 Changing the Playback S peed ................................. . 67 Selecting[...]

16 What You Can Do with the R-05 Record acoustic instruments You can make high-quality recordings by simply pointing the built-in mics at your instrument. The R-05 can be attached to a commercially available tripod, or you can use the separately sold dedicated mic stand adaptor to attach it to your mic stand. “Recording Acoustic Instruments” (p[...]

17 What You Can Do with the R-05 Record a band In a rehe arsal stu dio, you ca n make clea r recordin gs of your band’s play ing even at high volume s. The R-05 can automatically set the optimum recording level, and split the file a utomatically. It’s also possible to rec o rd both a high-quality WAV file for CD production and a smaller sized M[...]

18 What You Can Do with the R-05 Record a meeting You can place the R-05 in the middle of a table to record a meeting. The high -sensitivity, built-in mic will capture a clear recording of the voices, even if they’re faint or distant. In addition, the recording level will be aut omatically adjus ted according to the loudness of the people speakin[...]

19 What You Can Do with the R-05 Use as an audio player You can connect headphones to the R-05 and use it as a high-quality portable au dio player. Repeat playback and automatic reor dering of the playback order are also provided. In addition to files recorded on the R-05, you can p lay back WAV files or MP3 files imported from your computer. “Pl[...]

20 Names of Things and What They Do Internal mic This is a stereo mic built into the R-05 (p. 52). PEAK indicator This will light w hen the input or outpu t volume is excessive. “Adjusting the Recording Level” (p. 44) Display This sho ws various t ypes of information for the R-05. [FINDER] button This button lets you view a list of files, o r r[...]

21 Names of Things and What They Do [REVERB] button This button turns reverb on/off, and switches the type of reverb (p. 68). [ ]/[SPLIT] button This button lets you re peatedly play between two points (the A–B region) of a file. When you assign an “A” marker and “B” m arker in the file, playback will repeat between the “A” and “B?[...]

22 Names of Things and What They Do REC indicator This indicator will light red during recording (REC). It will blink in rec ording-st andby mod e (REC PAUSE). [ ] button Press this button to enter recording -standby mode or to begin recordin g. You’ll also use this button to confirm a selection. INPUT [+] [–] buttons These buttons adjust the l[...]

23 Names of Things and What They Do SD card slot Insert the SD card into this slot (p. 31). DC IN jack Connect the dedicated AC adaptor (sold separately) here (p. 29). You must switch off the R-05’s power before you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor. [POWER/HOLD] switch Slide this switch toward POWER to turn the power on/off (p. 26). With the [...]

24 Names of Things and What They Do Battery compartment Install batteries here (p. 26). [MIC GAIN] switch This switc h changes t he sensit ivity of th e mic input (p. 47). [LIMITER] switch This switch turns the Limiter or AGC on/off. Normally, you can leave this OFF. In the “Menu” screen you can choose either Limiter or AGC. “Using Limiter o [...]

25 Names of Things and What They Do Here we’ll explain t he princi pal icons an d information shown in the main screen. Main Screen Current time Repeat status (ON/OFF) Play/stop status (PLA Y/ST OP) Song length Sampling rate during recording Pea k Song name [ Playing / Stopped ] [ Recording ] Elapsed playback time Output level Reverb status (ON /[...]

26 Getting Ready 1. Make sure that the power is off. If the power is on, turn it off. Slide the R-05 ’s [POWER] switch toward POWER to turn the power on/off. 2. Open the cover of the battery compartment located on the bottom of the unit. Turn the R-05 over, then slide the cover downward while pressing the area marked “PUSH” in the center of t[...]

27 Getting Ready 3. Install the batteries. Install two AA batteries in the compartment, making sure that the polarity (+/– orientation) is correct. fig.batter y-3.eps_60 4. Close the cover of the battery compart ment. 5. Slide the [P OWER] sw itch toward PO WER for several seconds; the power will turn on. To turn the power off, slide the [POWER] [...]

28 Getting R eady Note when using the R-05 on batteries • D o not mix fresh batteries with used batteri es, and do not mix batteries of different types. • I f you won’t be using the R-05 for an extended period of time, we recommend that you remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking electrolyte. • If electrolyt e should lea k from th[...]

29 Getting Ready You can use the R-05 with a separately sold dedicated AC adaptor. Never use any adaptor other than the dedicated one; doing so can lead to malfunction. 1. Make sure that the p ower is off. 2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC plu g to the DC IN jack. Place the AC adaptor so that the surface with the indicato r is upwar d. fig.ac-e.eps_[...]

30 Getting R eady • If you connect the AC ada ptor when batteries are installed, power will be supplie d from the AC adaptor. • You may hear noise when yo u turn the power on, but this does not indicate a malfunction. • We re commend that you keep batt eries installed in the unit even though you’ ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That [...]

31 Getting Ready • If the screen indicates “Clock Initialized,” you’ll need to reset the date and time. 2. Set the date and time. Use [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor left/right. fig.edit-datetime.eps_80 When the cursor is at the po sition of the character you want to change, use [ ]/[ ] to change the date and time, and press [ ] to confirm the s[...]

32 Getting R eady Inserting 1. Make sure that the power is off. If the power is on, turn it off. 2. Open the SD cover located at the top of the unit. Insert your fingernail i n to the notch in the SD cover, and pull it upward. fig.sdin--2.eps_50 The cover may break if you use excessive force. 3. Insert the SD card. With the back of the SD card faci[...]

33 Getting Ready 5. Slide the [POWER] switch toward POWER for several seco nds to turn on the po wer. fig.power -onoff.eps_ 80 If an unformatted SD card is inserted in the R-05, the screen will indicate “SD Unformatted.” Removing an SD card 1. Switch off the R-05’s power. 2. Open the SD cover. 3. Gently press the SD card inwar d, and then rel[...]

34 Getting R eady “Formatting” is the process of preparing the SD card for use. If you’re using an SD card other than the included one , you must first forma t the SD ca rd before it can be use d with the R-05. • You must form at the SD card on the R-05 itself. An SD card formatted on a device other than the R-05 might not work correctly in[...]

35 Getting Ready 3. Use [ ]/[ ] to select “Format,” and then press [ ]. fig.format.ep s_80 4. When the confirmation screen appears, use [ ] to select “Yes” and then press [ ]. ig.format-su re.eps_80f ig.process.eps_80 f Never remove the SD card while the screen indicates “Processing.” Do ing so may destroy the memory area in the SD card[...]

36 Getting R eady About SD cards • The R-05 supports SD/SDHC cards. • Some SD card types or memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or play back properly on the R-05. • Never insert or remove an SD card while this un it’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the SD card. • Carefully insert the SD [...]

37 Getting Ready The R-05 do es not cont ain a buil t-in speaker . In order to hear the playback, you’ll need to connect separately available headphones or amplified speakers. Connecting speakers Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/ or damage to s[...]

38 Recording fig.sousa- 1a-e.eps 1. Switch on the R-05’s power (p. 26). fig.power-ono ff-e.eps_6 0 2. Set the sampling rate (p. 42). 3. Specify the Rec Mode (file type) (p. 42). 4. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main screen. 5. Adjust the recording level. Press [ ] to enter recording-standby mode, and adjust the level of the sound you’re r[...]

39 Recording • The recording level will change if you operate the INPUT [+] [–] buttons in recording-standby mode or during recording. Tak e care that you don’t inadvertently operate the INPUT [+] [–] buttons. • You can’t turn off the power during recording. You must stop record ing before you can turn off the power. 7. Press [ ] to sto[...]

40 Recording You can specify the audio quality with which the recording will be made. The audio quality setting is a combination of the sampling rate and the Rec Mod e. The audio quality will affect the size of t he file, and will also affec t the length of time over which recording can take place with an SD card. Consider whether audio quality or [...]

41 Recording WAV files allow highe r-quality recording than MP3 files. If you choose MP3, th e file size will be smaller than WAV, allowing you to record for a longer length of time. Higher settings for “bit” or “bps” will increase the file size, shortening the available recording ti me. WAV+MP3 simultaneously cr eates both a WAV file and a[...]

42 Recording 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Men u” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to select “Recorder Setu p,” and press [ ]. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to change the Sampling Rate setting. ig.set sampli ngrate .eps_8 0 3. Use [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to Rec Mode, and use [ ]/[ ] t o change the Rec Mode setting. fig If WAV+MP3 is sele[...]

43 Recording The following table shows the approximate re cording times that an SD card will allow. • The recording times listed above are approximate. They may differ depending on the sp ecifications of the card. If multiple files are recorded, the total recording time may be less than these listed times. • The maximum recordable size of a sin[...]

44 Recording The R-05 is designed to let you record a wide range of sounds. B y adjusting the recording level (volum e) appropriately for th e source you’re recording, you’ll be able to record with optimal quality. The basic principle when a djusting th e level is to g et the level as high as possible without allowing distortion to occur. This [...]

45 Recording If the PEAK indicator lights, this means that the input has exceeded the maximum volume that can be recorded by the R-05; i.e., th e input is “clipping.” Sound that’s recorded in this condition will be distorted. fig.level-e.eps Use INPUT [+] [–] to adjust the level so that even the loudest passages do not cause the PEAK ind ic[...]

46 Recording 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Men u” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to select “Inpu t Setup,” and then press [ ]. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to the Rehearsal Time setting, and use [ ]/[ ] to specify the time. fig 3. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main screen. 4. Point the mic toward the source you w[...]

47 Recording “Settin g the Mic Se nsitivit y” (p. 47) fig If you press the [REHEARSAL] button once again during the specified Rehearsal Time, the recording leve l will be set according to the maximum volume that was input up to that point. If you’re recording music such as an instrumental or vocal perf ormance, yo u should play the loudest po[...]

48 Recording Use the [LIMITER] switch on the rear panel to switch the Limiter or AGC (Auto Gain Control) on/off. Normally, you can leave this off. fig The Limiter is a function that compresses the recording level when the input sound becom es too loud, thus preventing dist ortion. AGC increases the recording level if the input is lo w, and decrease[...]

49 Recording Setting the function of the [LIMITER] switch 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to select “Input Setup,” and press [ ]. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to the Limiter/AGC setting, and use [ ]/[ ] to select either Limiter or AGC. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 3. Press [MENU] twice [...]

50 Recording Setting the frequency at which to cut 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Men u” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to select “Inpu t Setup,” and press [ ]. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to the Low Cut Freq. setting, and use [ ]/[ ] to change the setting. 3. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main screen. The R-05 p[...]

51 Recording By using the Au to Rec Start funct ion, you can have recording start automatically when a specified time has elapsed, or when the recording level exceeds a specified value. 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to select “Recorder Setup,” and then press [ ]. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to move t[...]

52 Recording fig.mic-LR.eps_90 The built-in mics are ster eo. The mic on the right side of the R-05 will record the right (R) channel, and the mic on the left side will record the left (L) channel. • To avoid acoust ic feedback (a whine or howling sound), do not connect external speakers when you’re recording via a mic. • The built-in mics ca[...]

53 Recording • To avoid acoustic feedback (a whine or howling sound), do not connect external speakers when you’re recording via a mic. • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, alwa ys turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any conne ctions. Settings for the type of mic you’re u[...]

54 Recording Plug-in Power setting Turn this setting “ON” if you’re using a plug-in powered mic; tu rn it “OFF” if yo u’re using a mic that uses a battery or does no t require a plug-in power supply. 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Men u” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to choose “Input Setup,” and then press [ ]. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 [...]

55 Recording In addition to recording instrumental performances or voice memos via a mic, the R-05 lets you use the LINE IN jack to record sound from a cassette or CD. • The mic input will automatically be turned off if you connect a device or c able to the LINE IN jack. If you input sound via the LINE IN jack as well as the MIC jack, only the so[...]

56 Recording You can split the file during recording. If you’ve split the file, it will be easy to start pl ayback from a division point. When you’re making a continuous recording for an extended peri od of time, you may find it desi rable to split the file at points th at will be convenient for searching. Splitting manually 1. Start record ing[...]

57 Recording 3. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main screen. • With some SD cards, there are rare cases in which the recording is interrupted. • When carrying out playback on the R-05, it is not possible to play back without an interruption between the preceding and following files; i.e., ga pless playback is not supported. • File splitti[...]

58 Recording Here we’ll explain examples of Rec order Setup settings that are appropriate for various recording situations. • P oint the mic directly at the instru ment you’ re recording so that the r ecording is not unbalanced toward the left or right cha nnel. Placing the mi c close to whe re the sound is being emitted will give you a brigh[...]

59 Recording • Point the mic directly at the center of the vocalist’s face so that the recording is not unbalanced toward the left or right channel. The vocalist should avoid moving their head to the left or right while singing. • If breath noise is a problem, aiming the mic slightly downward from the center will help. Use of the included win[...]

60 Recording • A band’s performance is louder than everyday sounds. Set the [MIC GAIN] switch to L. • When you set the recording level, make adjustments during the loudest section of the song. You can use the rehea rsal function to automatically set the a ppropriate recording level. • In a practice room, the instruments are typically placed[...]

61 Recording • Set the [MIC GAIN] switch appropriately for the source you’re recording. Choose the H setting if you’re recording relatively soft sounds such as birds, insects, or a rustling stream. Choose the L setting if you’re making a close-up recording of a loud source, such as a passing train or an airplane taking off or landing. • I[...]

62 Recording • To ensure that the comments of all participants are recorded c onsistentl y, place th e R-05 in the center of the table. Set the [MIC GAIN] switch to H if you’re recording sounds that are at a typical conversational level. • If you turn AGC on, the level will be automatically adjusted according to the loudness of the speaker’[...]

63 Playback ig.sous a-1.ep s_70 1. Access the main screen. 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to select the file that you want to play . If the displa y indicates “No Song,” t he current folder contains no files that the R-05 can play back. If the dis play indicate s “No Card,” no SD card has been inserted. 3. Press [ ] to play the file. During playback, you c[...]

64 Playback You can specify how the files will be played. In addition to playing files consecutively from the first file, you can play just the sele cted file, or play files in an automatically determined order (shuffle play). 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Men u” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to choose “Player Setup,” and then press [ ]. fig.recoede[...]

65 Playback The following table shows the possible combinations of these settings. If you use SHUFFLE with Repeat turned on, the files will play in shuffled order, and then played again in the same shuffled order. If you want t o re-shuffle the order, press [ ] and then press [] o n c e a g a i n . File sorting order The files are displayed in alph[...]

66 Playback The AB Repeat function le ts you repeat edly play a specified portion of a file. You can use this to repeatedly hear a section of interest. 1. Press [ ] to play the file. 2. Specify the beginning of the repeat (point A). During playback, press [ ]. That point will be the beginning (point A) of the repeated portion. 3. Specify the end of[...]

67 Playback You can make the playback faster or slower without changing the pitch. 1. Press [SPEED]. The indication [SPD] will be highli ghted in the lower part of the screen, and the playback speed will ch ange . Press [SPEED] once again to return to normal speed playback. • You can’t change the playback speed when playing a file with a sampli[...]

68 Playback You can apply reverb when playing back a file on the R-05. The reverb effect simulates the rever beration that is characteristic of a performa nce in a large hall or other space. • You can’t record the sound with reverb applied. Nor can you apply re verb to the monitored sound during recording. • You can’t apply reverb to the pl[...]

69 Playback 1. Hold down [REVERB] f or several seconds. The current ly specifie d reverb type is sho wn. 2. While the reverb t ype is sho wn, use [ ]/ [ ] to change the setting. The reverb typ e will change. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 The R-05 can play back the following types of files. Types of Files that can be Played Sampling rate (kHz) Sample s[...]

70 Connecting to Your Computer By using a USB cable to co nnect the R-05 to your computer, you can transfer files from the R- 05’s SD card into your computer an d use them in your music software. You can also transfer files from your computer to the R-05 and play them back on the R-05. “Types of Files that can be Pl ayed” (p. 69) 1. Start up [...]

71 Connecting to Your Computer • The R-05’s various functions are unavailable in the “USB” scre en when con nected to a computer. Operations of the buttons or switches will be ignored. • If your computer displays the message “Insert a disk with this type of file ...”, cl ick [Cancel]. After a while, the computer will detect the R-05, [...]

72 Connecting to Your Computer Here’s how to disconnect the R-05 from your computer. You must use the followi ng procedure to end the connection before you disconnect the USB cable. Do not switch off the R-05’s power, disconnect the USB cable, or remove the SD card while the R-05 is connected to your computer. 1. Access the “Safely Remove Har[...]

73 Connecting to Your Computer 1. In the Windows task tray, click icon, and then icon. 2. Click on the message “Eject WAV/MP3 recorder R-05” appears ab ove the task tray. 3. When you see the message “Safe to Remove the Hardware”, you can di sconnect the USB cable that's between the R-05 and your computer . 1. Drag “NO NAME” into th[...]

74 Handling Files and Folders The R-05 stores audio files on the SD card. The “Finder” screen provides various fu nctions for listing, deleting, or copying thes e files. You can also create folders and move files between folders to manage your data. File structure on the R-05’s SD card fig Folder2 R05_0002.W A V R05_0001.MP3 Folder1 R05_0005.[...]

75 Handling Files and Folders 1. Press [FINDER] to access the “Finder” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to select a file or folder, and then press [ ]. fig.song-select.eps_80 To make a selection from inside a folder (a lower folder), s elect that folder and press [ ]. To select a higher folder, pr ess [ ]. 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to select a function, and press [ ].[...]

76 Handling Files a nd Folders Operations in the “Finder” screen Function Selection Result Procedure Select File Selects the file and moves to the main screen. p. 77 Folder Select s the folder and m oves to the main screen . Information File Shows information about the file. Alternati vely, protects the fil e name. p. 77 Folder Shows informatio[...]

77 Handling Files and Folders Here’s how to select and play a fil e from the list of recorded files. When you select a folder, the current location will change to the selected folder, and you can use the main screen to choose files from within the selected folder. You can also record into the selected folder. 1. In the “Finder” screen, select[...]

78 Handling Files a nd Folders Protecting a file (Protect) You can protect a file so that it cannot be erased or renamed accidentally. Use [ ]/[ ] to turn t he Protect setting on/off. If you turn Pr otect on , a lock ic on is disp layed. fig.key.e ps_80 3. Press [FINDER] three times to return to the main screen. 1. In the “Finder” screen, sele [...]

79 Handling Files and Folders 1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file or fold er. 2. Choose “Rena me.” 3. Use [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to the position of the character that you want to change . fig.rename-3-1 .eps_80 4. Use [ ]/[ ] to change the character, and press [ ] to confirm your choice. fig.rename-3-2 .eps_80 • On the R-05, you [...]

80 Handling Files a nd Folders 1. In the “Finder” screen, sel ect a file. 2. Choose “Move.” 3. Use [ ]/[ ] to select the move destination, and then press [ ]. fig • If you select “Root,” the file will be moved to the top level (the root folder) of the R-05’s card. If you select a folder, the file will be moved into that folder. • [...]

81 Handling Files and Folders 1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file. 2. Choose “Copy.” 3. Use [ ]/[ ] to select the copy destination, and press [ ]. fig • If you select “Ro ot,” the file will be co pied to the top level (the r oot folder) of the R-05’s card. If you select a folder, the file will be copied to that folder. ➝ “F[...]

82 Handling Files a nd Folders 1. In the “Finder” screen, sel ect a file. 2. Choose “Divide.” 3. Use [ ]/[ ] and [ ]/[ ] to play, fast-forward, and rewind through the file to find the point at which you want to divide it . When you’ve sp ecified the point at wh ich to divide the file, pr ess [ ]. fig 4. When the confirmation message appea[...]

83 Handling Files and Folders 1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file. 2. Choose “Combine.” 3. Select the file that will be combined with the currently selected file. Use [ ]/[ ] to select the file that you want to join to the end of the file selected in step 1, and then press [ ]. fig • If the Save Original File setting (p. 93) is turne[...]

84 Handling Files a nd Folders 1. In the “Finder” screen, sel ect a file. 2. Choose “Trim.” 3. Use [ ]/[ ] and [ ]/[ ] to find the Start Point of the region that you want to keep. When you’ ve found the desired Star t Point, press [ ]. fig 4. Use [ ]/[ ] and [ ]/[ ] to find the End Point of the region that you want to keep. When you’ve [...]

85 Handling Files and Folders 1. In the “Find er” screen, select the WA V file that you want to convert to MP3. 2. Choose “MP 3 Conver t.” .fig 3. Use [ ]/[ ] to select the desired MP3 file mode setting, and press [ ]. fig Creating an MP3 file will not delete the o riginal WAV file. Creating an MP3 File (Default in bold) Settin g 64 kbps 96[...]

86 Handling Files a nd Folders If you inadvertently disconnect the adaptor or remove the SD card during recording, the file will be damaged and unplayable. In some ca ses you may be able to use the Repair function to make the file playable. 1. In the “Finder” screen, sel ect a file. 2. Choose “Repair.” fig This menu item is shown only if th[...]

87 Handling Files and Folders 1. In the “Finder” screen, select the location at which you want to create a folder. • To crea te a folder at the Root leve l Use [ ]/[ ] to select Root, and press [ ]. figroot-select.eps_80 • To crea te a folder within a folde r Use [ ]/[ ] to select the folder in which the new folder is to be created. fig.fol[...]

88 Handling Files a nd Folders 3. Press [ ] to confirm t he operation. When the confirmation screen appears, pre ss [ ] to confirm the operation. fig.makef okder3.eps_ 80 A “New Folder” will be created. If you decide to cancel, press [FINDER] before pressing [ ]. 4. Press [FINDER] to return to the main screen. R-05-e.book 88 ページ ２０１[...]

89 Settings for the R-05 In the “Menu” screen you can make various settings for the R-05 itself, such as settings for recording and playback, and the date and time. 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to choose the desired settings category, and then press [ ]. fig.recoedersetting.eps_80 You can’t move to a different [...]

90 Settings for the R-05 List of settings Category Menu item / E ffect Value (default value: bold) Recorder Setup Sampling Rate Specifies the sampling rate for recording (p. 42). * You can’t select 88.2 or 96.0 if Re c Mode is set to MP3 or WAV+MP3. 44.1 , 48.0, 88.2, 96.0 Rec Mode Specifies the type of file for recording (p. 41). * You can’t s[...]

91 Settings for the R-05 Player Setup Play Mode Specifie s the order in which files wil l play ( p. 64). SINGLE, SEQUENTIAL , SHUFFLE Repeat Specifies whet her Repeat will be enabl ed (p. 64). OFF , ON Speed Specifies the playback speed when [SPE ED] is pressed (p. 67). 50, 60, 70 , 80, 90, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150 Rev Type Specifies the type of rev[...]

92 Settings for the R-05 Power Manage Auto Power Off Specifies the ti me after which the power will turn off if no operation has been performed. (Units: seconds) OFF, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 , 45, 60 Battery Specifies the typ e of battery that is installed. alkaline , NI-MH Input Setup Rehearsal Time Specifies the l ength of time that will be used to auto[...]

93 Settings for the R-05 File Edi t Save Original File Switches w hether the original un edited file will be re tained wh en executing a file editing opera tion (Divide, Combine, or Trim). OFF, ON Date & Time Spe cifies the date and time (p. 30). — SD Card Information Displays information about the SD card . — Format Formats the SD card (p.[...]

94 Error Messages This section explains the main error messages that may appear in the display. Message Problem Clock Initialized Power for the internal clock was lost, so the interna l clock has been initi alized. Please specify the date and time. Battery Low The internal batteries ha ve run low. Please replace th e batteries or use an AC adaptor [...]

95 Error Messages Over 2G B The file cont ains too much data. SD Card Slow Writing to the SD card c ould not be performed fast enough. Please use an SD card that is known to work with the R-05. In some cases, re peated writing and del eting of files may cause the files to become fragmented on th e SD card, impairi ng the processing capability. If s[...]

96 Troubleshooting If you experience problems, refer to the information provided here. If this infor mation does n ot help yo u solve the problem, p lease con tact a cu stomer ser vice locati on listed at the end of this man ual. Problems with Recording Problem Cause Page Sound recorded from the mic is heard only from the L (left) channel If you’[...]

97 Troubles hooting Can’t use the mic The int er na l mi cs ca nno t b e u sed if a m ic, ca ble , o r d evi ce is c on nec te d t o th e M IC j ac k or LINE IN jack. If you want to use the in ternal mics, do not conn ect anything t o the other input jacks. p. 52 If a mic, cable or device is connected to the LIN E IN jack, the inpu t from the MIC[...]

98 Troubleshooting Can’t record Recording is not pos sible if the SD card is not inse rted correctly. Turn off the power, and re-inser t the SD card. p. 32 If the SD card has not been formatted, it will not be recogni zed, and th e display will indicate “SD Unformatte d.” Pl ease format the SD card. p. 34 The SD card wil l not work prope rly [...]

99 Troubles hooting Problems with Playback Problem Cause Page No sound You might not hear the sound if the output vo lume is too low. Try grad ually increasing the output vol ume. p. 63 Make sure that your headphones or speakers are correctly connected. p. 37 Can’t pla y back Ma k e s u r e t h a t t h e f il e n a m e i s as s i g n e d c or r e[...]

100 Troubleshooting Other Problems Problem Cause Page Power won’t t urn on Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected correctly. If you’re using batteries, make sure that they are ori ented correctly, and not loose in the compartment. If the batteries have run low, inst all fresh batteri es. p. 29 If the R-05’s power can’t be swi tched on e[...]

101 Troubles hooting Your settings return to their original value When you reset the R-05 to its factory setti ng s, all settings made using the “Menu” screen or the like will return to their original va lues. Please make the desired settings again. p. 89 If the R-05’s p ower is turned off wit hout using its power swit ch (e.g., by a battery [...]

102 Specifications WAV/MP3 RECORDER: R-05 Recorder Part Tracks 2 (stereo) Signal Processing AD/DA conversion: 24 bit s, 44.1/48/88.2/96 k Hz Data Type <For Recording> * Stereo only <For Playback> Format MP3 (MPEG-1 audio layer 3) Sampling Rate 44.1/48 kHz Bit Rates 64/96/128/160/192/224/320 kbps Format WAV Sampling Rate 44.1/48/88.2/96 [...]

103 Specifications Memory Card SD Card SDHC format compatible. * Each recording time is approximate. The times ma y change depending on the card specifications. * In case that there are plur al files, the sum of recording time would be shorter than above. Recordable time (approximate) Units: minutes Rec Mode SD card capacit y 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB [...]

104 Specifications Input/Output Audio Inputs Internal Stereo Microphone Mic input (Stereo miniat ure 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) Nominal Input [...]

105 Specifications Effects (Playback only. Excludes playba ck in 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz.) Playback Reverb 4 types (Hall 1, Hal l 2, Room, Plate) Speed Change Playback speed change : 50– 150% of playba ck speed * Playback Reverb and Speed Change can’t be used at the same time. Others Display 128 x 64 dot g raphic display Power Supply AC Adaptor, Alk[...]

106 Specifications *E x p e c t e d A A a l k a l i n e battery life under continuous use: Continuous playback: ov er 　 30 hours (When using headphones) Continuous re cording: over 16 hours (When using internal microphone) The battery life indicated above is approximate. Battery life will vary depending o n the environment in which you are using [...]

107 Index A [A]/[SPLIT] button ........................................ .............................. 21 AB Repeat ..................................... ............................................. ... 66 AC adaptor ................. ............................................. ..................... 29 AGC ............................... .......[...]

108 Index Limiter .............................. ............................................. .......... 48, 92 LINE IN jack ...................................... .................................... ........ 22 Low Cut Freq. ................ .................................... .......................... 92 M [MENU] button ..... ................[...]

109 Index T time stamp .......................... .................................... ..................... 30 Trim ...................... ............................................. .............................. 84 Tripod mounting socket .................................... ..................... 24 U USB connector .......... ..................[...]

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114 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC . For EU Countries For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to [...]