Roland CD-2e manual

Owner’s Manual Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland International Web Site: http://www.Roland.com/ Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NO[...]

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is [...]

Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Check the Included Items The CD-2e includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the CD-2e. If you find that any item is missing, contact[...]

4 Table of Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................................................. 8 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................................... 11 Panel Descriptions ..................................................................................... 14 Media Usable for [...]

5 Table of Contents (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD ...................... 79 Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize) ... 83 Creating a Dupl[...]

6 List of Common Tasks Recording ● Automatically start new songs at silent spaces when recording from a cassette or MD ☞ Page 56 (Auto Marker) ● Automatically start recording when a performance begins ☞ Page 52 (Automatically Recording) ● Let the CD-2e adjust the input level ☞ Page 38 (Auto Level) ● Sound a count before recording begi[...]

7 List of Common Tasks (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Listening ● Listen to the same phrase repeatedly ☞ Page 66 (A-B Repeat) ● Listen to a song repeatedly ☞ Page 65 (Repeat) ● Listen to a song at different spe[...]

8 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. .....................................................................[...]

USING THE UNIT SAFELY (continued) 9 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 012b ● Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an auth[...]

USING THE UNIT SAFELY (continued) 10 111: Selection ● If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (Page 22, 29). 1 ❍ Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. 2 ❍ Av[...]

11 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 8–10, please read and observe the following: 301 ● Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet th[...]

12 IMPORTANT NOTES (continued) *** ● Do not remove the SD memory card while the CD-2e is powered up. Doing so may damage the data stored on the SD memory card. 704 ● Carefully insert the SD memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. fig.M512-Insert.eps 705 ● Never touch the terminals of the SD memory card. Also, avoid getting t[...]

IMPORTANT NOTES (continued) 13 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 851 ● Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, [...]

14 Panel Descriptions fig.unit01-e.eps MIC L/MIC R This is a stereo pair of mics built into the CD-2e. You can use these mics to record. ☞ “Recording with the Internal Mics” (Page 36) [MIC] Knob This adjusts the input level of the internal mics and the EXT MIC jack. fig.mic-peak.eps If the input sound is too loud, the peak indicator above the[...]

Panel Descriptions (continued) 15 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Emergency Eject Hole You can use this to remove the CD in case of emergency. Normally, it is not used. ☞ “If you are unable to eject the disc” (Page 28) CD Slot [...]

16 Panel Descriptions (continued) The display shows information or messages related to the operation you’re performing, such as when you’re making various settings or editing tracks. LEVEL Meter This indicates the volume level of the track that’s playing or the instrument or mic that’s being input. Source Name Indicator This indicates the n[...]

Panel Descriptions (continued) 17 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations fig.unit02-e.eps LINE IN Jacks Connect an electronic piano, keyboard, cassette deck, etc. to these jacks. ☞ “Recording an Electronic Instrument” (Page 42), “Re[...]

18 Panel Descriptions (continued) fig.unit03.eps [SPEAKER] Switch Specifies whether or not sound is to be produced by the internal speakers. ☞ “Muting the Sound of the Speakers” (Page 69) LINE OUT Jack Use this jack to output analog audio signals to an external speaker system or electronic piano. ☞ “Connecting External Speakers” (Page 1[...]

Panel Descriptions (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 19 Remote Control Adjusting the volume Higher volume. Lower volume. Metronome settings T urns the metronome on/off. Makes the metronome tempo slower . Makes the metronome[...]

20 Media Usable for Recording As its recording media, the CD-2e uses SD memory cards, CD-R discs, and CD-RW discs. The functions available for editing or deleting songs (tracks) after recording will differ according to the media you use. The table below shows the functions available for each type of media. * For a list of recommended SD memory card[...]

21 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Turning the Power On and Off You can operate the CD-2e either from a household electrical outlet or using six AA batteries (sold separately). If you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor, batteries ar[...]

22 Turning the Power On and Off (continued) fig.battery06-e.esp 1 Turn the power off. Disconnect all cables from the CD-2e. 2 Turn the CD-2e upside down and remove the battery cover. * When turning the CD-2e upside down, place stacks of newspapers or magazines to support the four corners (or two sides) so that stress is not placed on the buttons or[...]

Turning the Power On and Off (continued) 23 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 1 On the CD-2e’s rear panel, set the [POWER] switch to the “OFF” position. If you’re operating the CD-2e on batteries, the battery indicator will be [...]

24 Preparing an SD Memory Card Here’s how to prepare an SD memory card for recording. For details on recommended SD memory cards, refer to “Recommended SD Memory Card” (Page 122). 1 Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot on the CD-2e’s side panel. fig.SDcard01-e.eps With the printed surface of the SD memory card facing upward, inse[...]

Preparing an SD Memory Card (continued) 25 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations fig.SDlock.eps SD memory cards have a protect switch. If the protect switch is in the “LOCK” position, you won’t be able to write to the card, and the s[...]

Preparing an SD Memory Card (continued) 26 1 Turn the power off ( ☞ Page 21 , 23) . 2 Gently press the SD memory card inward, and then release your finger. When the memory card pops part of the way out, pull it all the way out. Removing an SD Memory Card Do not remove the SD memory card while the CD-2e is powered up. Doing so may damage the data [...]

27 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Preparing a CD Here’s how to prepare a CD-R/RW disc for recording or a music CD for playback. For recommended manufacturers of CD-R/RW discs, refer to “Recommended CD-R/RW Disc Manufacturers” [...]

Preparing a CD (continued) 28 1 Press the [EJECT( )] button. After the CD has been ejected, pull it all the way out. fig.CD04.eps fig.finalize-mssg01.eps If the CD-R/RW disc has not been finalized, a message will ask “Finalize Are You Sure?” If you don’t want to finalize the disc for playing on other CD players, press the [EXIT] button and re[...]

29 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Preparing the Remote Control Install a coin-type lithium battery (included) in the remote control. fig.remote01-e.eps * Use only the specified type (model no.CR2025) of lithium battery. Be sure to i[...]

Preparing the Remote Control (continued) 30 If you want to prevent inadvertent operation of the remote control, you can disable remote operation. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Remote Control.” Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Remote Control.” Press the [[...]

31 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Menu Operations When you press the [MENU] button, the menu screen will appear. In the menu screen you can make settings for recording/playback, and settings for the CD-2e itself. You can’t access [...]

32 Menu Operations (continued) * The default value (factory setting) is printed in bold characters. * The ✓ symbol in the “Battery” or “Playback” column indicates a setting that can be made while the CD-2e is running on batteries or playing back. List of Settings Category Setting (details) Values Battery Playback Reference page RECORDING [...]

Menu Operations (continued) 33 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations SD CARD Overdub SD → SD? (Records another performance or vocal onto a song you recorded on an SD memory card.) — ✓ Page 49 Format? (Formats the SD memory card.) —[...]

34 About Easy Guide Easy Guide is a convenient function that lets you operate the CD-2e simply by following the on-screen instructions without having to open the owner’s manual. 1 Press the [EASY GUIDE] button. fig.guide01-e.eps 2 Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the item for which you want to see an operation guide. fig.menu02.eps Easy Guide is[...]

35 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Before You Start Recording Each track on a music CD must be at least four seconds long. Since the CD-2e creates music CDs from the songs you record, it does not allow you to record a track that’s [...]

36 Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals ig.intmic-e.eps The internal mics are stereo mics. Sound picked up by the mic on the left side of the CD-2e is recorded on the left channel (L), while sound from the mic on the right side is recorded on the right channel (R). 4 If you want to listen to the recorded audio while you record, connect headphon[...]

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals (continued) 37 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 6 Adjust the input level of the internal mics. On the CD-2e’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL” position. fig.rec-intmi[...]

38 Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals (continued) 9 Press the [ (Stop)] button to stop recording. fig.rec-intmic06-e.eps The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc. If you want to listen to the song you recorded, press the [ (Play)] button immediately after you stop recording. Remote control ● Since the[...]

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals (continued) 39 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations fig.extmic.eps You can connect a dynamic mic for recording. Dynamic mics are highly durable, and are suitable for recording instruments or vocals[...]

40 Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals (continued) 6 Adjust the input level of the external mic. On the CD-2e’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL” position. fig.rec-intmic02.eps Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the external mics. Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not us[...]

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals (continued) 41 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 9 Press the [ (Stop)] button to stop recording. fig.rec-intmic06-e.eps The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card or CD-R/R[...]

42 Recording an Electronic Instrument Here’s how to connect an electronic instrument such as a digital piano or keyboard, and record your performance. 4 Connect the CD-2e’s LINE IN jacks to your electronic instrument (digital piano, keyboard, etc.). Use audio cables to connect the CD-2e’s LINE IN jacks to the output jacks of your electronic m[...]

Recording an Electronic Instrument (continued) 43 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 6 Press the [ (Record)] button to enter recording-standby mode. fig.rec-intmic04-e.eps 7 Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording. Start your perf[...]

44 Recording a Cassette or MD Here’s how to record the sound from a cassette or MD. 4 Connect your audio device (e.g., cassette deck) to the CD-2e’s LINE IN jacks. Use audio cables to connect the CD-2e’s LINE IN jacks to the output jacks of your audio device (e.g., cassette deck). fig.connect-record-e.eps 5 Turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the [...]

Recording a Cassette or MD (continued) 45 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 6 Press the [ (Record)] button to enter recording-standby mode. fig.rec-intmic04-e.eps 7 Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording. Start your performance.[...]

46 Recording Karaoke Here’s how the sound from a karaoke CD and the sound of your voice from a mic can be recorded together to an SD memory card (i.e., overdubbing that adds your voice or performance to a song from CD). The CD-2e provides a Center Cancel function, which lets you use a commercial CD as a simple karaoke source. For details, refer t[...]

Recording Karaoke (continued) 47 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 5 Adjust the CD’s playback level and the mic’s input level. Adjust the levels to obtain the desired volume balance between the CD and the mic. * If sound from the s[...]

Recording Karaoke (continued) 48 7 Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording. The music CD track you selected in Step 4- begins playing, and recording on the SD memory card begins simultaneously. Record your vocal or instrumental performance. fig.overdub-CD03-e.eps When CD playback stops at the end of the song, recording will also end automatic[...]

49 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It Here’s how you can play back a recorded performance from an SD memory card, add a vocal or a performance of another instrumen[...]

50 Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It (continued) 5 Adjust the playback level of the SD memory card and the input level of the audio input. Adjust each level to obtain the appropriate volume balance between the SD memory card audio and the audio input. Press the [ (Play)] button to play back the SD memory card. P[...]

Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It (continued) 51 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 7 Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording. When the SD memory card song you selected in Step 4- begins playin[...]

52 Convenient Functions for Recording When the CD-2e is in recording-standby mode and it detects audio input that exceeds the specified level, recording will start automatically. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Auto Rec Start.” fig.menu-autorec01-e.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [[...]

Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) 53 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations When you make settings for automatic recording, the procedure for starting to record will be as follows. 1 Press the [ (Record)] button. fig.autorec01-[...]

54 Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) During recording, you can assign a song number so that the subsequent material will be recorded as the next song. You can assign song numbers in the following three ways. This lets you assign a song number whenever you like during recording. If several songs are being recorded in succession, such as[...]

Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) 55 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations When making a long recording such as a lecture, you can automatically assign track numbers at fixed time intervals to divide the recording into tracks.[...]

56 Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) If a period of silence lasting longer than one second is detected during recording, recording will automatically pause. Then, when audio exceeding the specified level is subsequently detected, a song number will be assigned and recording will automatically resume. This function is convenient when yo[...]

Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) 57 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations This function automatically adjusts the input level so that the audio will not distort even when unexpectedly loud sounds are received while recording.[...]

58 Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) You can sound a count before recording begins. Hearing a count can help you practice the timing or tempo of your performance before you actually start recording. 1 Press the [ (Metronome)] button to turn on the metronome. fig.countin01-e.eps 2 Specify the sound, tempo, and time signature of the coun[...]

Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 59 If you’ve specified a count-in, the procedure for starting to record will be as follows. 1 Press the [ (Record)] button. The CD-2e will be in recordi[...]

60 Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card * In order to play a CD, you’ll need to use the dedicated AC adaptor, which was included with the CD-2e. 4 Press the [ (Play)] button to start playback. 5 Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume. Listening to a CD Listening to an SD memory card 1 Turn on the power. 1 Turn on the power. 2 In[...]

61 Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations fig.tansport-remote-e.eps Remote operations Song stop/play (pause) Song cue, rewind/fast-forward Adjusting the volume Higher volume. Low[...]

62 Convenient Functions for Playback This adjusts the key (pitch) of the playback sound in semitone steps. This can be useful in situations like the following. ● You want to practice flute along with an accompaniment CD that was created for alto sax. ● You want to sing along with a karaoke CD at a key that’s easier for you to sing. 1 Press th[...]

Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) 63 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations This adjusts the pitch of the playback sound in one-cent steps. One cent is 1/100th of a semitone. Sometimes when you are practicing your instrument alo[...]

64 Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) This function cancels the portion of the sound that is heard in the center of its stereo image, such as the main vocal or lead guitar, making it less audible. This lets you use a commercially available CD as a simple karaoke source, giving you an easy way to enjoy karaoke or to practice singing or pl[...]

Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) 65 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations You can have a favorite track (or all tracks) play back repeatedly. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Repeat.” fig.me[...]

66 Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) You can have a specified section play back repeatedly. Repeatedly listening to a section of a song is convenient when you’re practicing your instrument along with the song, or learning the song by ear. 1 During playback, press the [REPEAT] button at the point where you want Repeat Play to start. Th[...]

Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) 67 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations You can make the playback speed slower or faster. Changing the playback speed will not affect the pitch. This is useful when you are learning a song by [...]

68 Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) This function adds reverberation (reverb) to the audio played back from an SD memory card or CD, creating the impression that the performance is occurring in a concert hall or other real-world acoustic environment. 1 Use the [REVERB] button to select the depth of reverb. Pressing the [REVERB] button [...]

Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 69 If you don’t want sound to be heard from the speakers, set the [SPEAKER] switch located on the rear of the CD-2e to its “OFF” position. fig.speake[...]

70 Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card Here’s how to delete a single, selected song. When you delete a song, subsequent songs will be moved forward, incrementing their song numbers. fig.SDedit-erase-e.eps 1 Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button. SD becomes the audio source. 2 Use the [ ] or [ ] button t[...]

Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) 71 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations I Here’s how to delete all songs from the SD memory card. 1 Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit. 2 Press the [MENU] button to access t[...]

72 Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) If you start recording slightly ahead of the beginning of the performance so as to avoid missing anything, there will be some unwanted silence at the beginning of the song. You can delete this unwanted silence so that you will hear sound as soon as the song starts playing. 1 Insert the SD memory [...]

Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) 73 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 7 Press the [ENTER] button. 8 If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.) fi[...]

74 Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) If you stop recording slightly after the end of the performance so as to avoid missing anything, there will be some unwanted silence at the end of the song. You can delete this unwanted silence so that the song contains only the performance itself. 1 Insert the SD memory card that you want to edi[...]

Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 75 7 Press the [ENTER] button. 8 If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.) fi[...]

76 Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc Here’s how to erase the last track recorded on a CD-RW disc. * In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor. 1 Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit. 2 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Erase Last?” fig.menu-RWerase-e.eps Press the [[...]

Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc (continued) 77 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Here’s how to erase all tracks from the CD-RW disc. * In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor. 1 Insert th[...]

Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc (continued) 78 You can remove finalization from a CD-RW disc (Page 83) so that the disc can once again be used for recording.Removing finalization will not erase the recorded tracks. * In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor. 1 Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit,[...]

79 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Selecting S ongs from an SD M emory Card to Create a CD Here’s how selected songs from an SD memory card can be written to a CD-R/RW disc to create a music CD. * In order to perform this operation[...]

80 Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD (continued) 7 If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ETNER] button. (If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.writeCD-mssg03-e.eps 8 Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the Finalize setting. * For details on “Finalize,” refer to the text box “What’s finalization[...]

Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD (continued) 81 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 10 The CD-2e asks whether you want to create another identical CD. fig.writeCD-mssg06-e.eps If you want to create another identical [...]

Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD (continued) 82 “WAV 16-bit” and “44.1 kHz” is supported If you want to create a music CD using songs that were recorded on an EDIROL R-09, you must set the R-09’s recording mode to “WAV 16-bit” and sampling frequency to “44.1 kHz” before you record. Requirements for songs (file[...]

83 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize) After finalization, it will no longer be possible to record or write additional material to that disc. You should finalize the disc[...]

84 Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup) Here’s how to back up an original music CD you created, making an identical copy of your original music CD. * In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor. 1 Insert an SD memory card to hold the music CD tracks. The music CD’s tracks will be stored [...]

Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup) (continued) 85 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 4 When you see this screen, insert a blank CD-R/RW disc. fig.CDbackup-mssg02-e.eps 5 If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the[...]

Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup) (continued) 86 The music CD’s tracks will be written as far as the free space on the SD memory card allows. This means that if the SD memory card contains less free space than the amount of data from the music CD, you won’t be able to record all of the tracks. In this case, the message “Co[...]

87 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Moving a Song This operation moves a song by changing the order of the songs. fig.SDedit-move-e.eps 1 Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button. SD becomes the [...]

88 Dividing a Track This operation divides a song into two songs. 1 Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button. SD becomes the audio source. 2 Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to edit. 3 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Divide?” fig.menu-divide01-e.eps Pres[...]

89 Dividing a Track (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 8 If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.divide-mssg-e.eps The display will show “Proc[...]

90 Joining Songs This operation join two songs, making them into a single song. The song will be joined with the following song. fig.SDedit-combine-e.eps 1 Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button. SD becomes the audio source. 2 Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the song you want to join. This song will be joi[...]

91 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Maximizing the Volume of a Song This operation raises the volume of the entire song as high as possible without causing the sound to distort. If the sound was recorded at too low a level, you can us[...]

92 Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time Here’s how to switch the time information shown in the screen. You can view the remaining time that can be recorded on an SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc, or the time remaining in a song. fig.display-e.eps Press the [ENTER] button to switch between the available choices for the time indicator, as fo[...]

93 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Viewing Information about an SD Memory Card Here’s how to view information such as the capacity of an SD memory card and the remaining time for recording. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the m[...]

94 Viewing Information about a CD-R/RW Disc Here’s how to view information such as the capacity of a CD-R/RW disc and the remaining time for recording. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Disc Info.” fig.menu-CDinfo01-e.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Dis[...]

95 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Adjusting the Readability of the Screen (Contrast) Depending on the temperature or other conditions, the characters in the screen may become difficult to read. In such cases, you can adjust the cont[...]

96 Automatically Dimming the Screen (Backlight Timer) If you’re operating the CD-2e on batteries (Page 22), you can set this function so that the screen will automatically be dimmed to conserve batteries after no operation has been performed for a certain length of time. * This setting is effective only when the CD-2e is running on batteries. The[...]

97 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Changing the Screen Display Language You can switch the screen display between various languages. You can choose from English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, and Italian. 1 Turn off the power. 2[...]

98 Sounding the Metronome The CD-2e has built-in metronome—a convenient feature for practicing an instrument. 1 Press the [ (Metronome)] button to turn the metronome on. fig.metro-indicator-e.eps If the metronome is on, the [ (Metronome)] button will light. At the same time, the metronome’s indicator will start blinking on the beat. When you pr[...]

99 Sounding the Metronome (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 4 Specifying which beats are emphasized. fig.menu-metro05-e.eps Press the [EXIT] button to return to the menu screen. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Beat.”[...]

100 Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function) You can tune your instrument using the chromatic tuner function, which detects the name of the note in semitone steps. 1 Set the [MIC SELECT] switch located on the side of the CD-2e to the “INT” (internal mic) position. This allows you to tune by inputting the sound of your instrument via the internal[...]

Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function) (continued) 101 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations 5 When you’re finished using the tuner, press the [EXIT] button twice. You’re returned to the audio source screen. You can calibrate the CD-2[...]

Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function) (continued) 102 As a tuning aid, you can have the CD-2e sound a guide tone from the internal speakers. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Tuner/ Tone?” fig.menu-tuner01-e.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Tuner/Tone??[...]

103 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Returning the Menu Settings to their Factory-Set Condition (Factory Reset) This operation returns all settings you’ve made in the menus to their factory-set condition (Factory Reset). If the CD-2[...]

104 Formatting an SD Memory Card If an SD memory card has been used on a computer or other device, and any data remains on that SD memory card, there will be correspondingly less available recording time. By formatting the SD memory card, you can erase all data from the card, ensuring that the full capacity of the card will be available for recordi[...]

105 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Adjusting the Left/Right Volume Balance of the Internal Mics When recording via the internal mics (Page 36), the recorded sound may not be even in volume between the left and right sides, depending[...]

106 Reversing the Stereo Field of the Internal Mics When using the internal mics (Page 36), the sound from the mic at the left side of the CD-2e will be recorded on the left channel (L), and the sound from the right mic will be recorded on the right channel (R). If, as shown in the illustration below, the internal mics are pointed toward the perfor[...]

107 Reversing the Stereo Field of the Internal Mics (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Here’s how to exchange the right and left channels of the internal mics. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choos[...]

108 Connecting External Speakers You can connect external speakers to the LINE OUT jack and use them to listen to playback from the CD-2e or the sound received at its inputs. If you connect the LINE OUT jack to the input jack of your digital piano, you’ll be able to listen to the sound using the built-in speakers of your digital piano. 1 Turn off[...]

109 Connecting External Speakers (continued) Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations You can choose the audio source that is output from the LINE OUT jack. 1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “LINE OUT Select.?[...]

110 Troubleshooting If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland Service Center. Power Supply Problem Cause and Action See Page The power does not turn on when you move the [POWER] switch to the “ON” position. ● Could you be using an AC adaptor other than the in[...]

Troubleshooting (continued) 111 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Problems with the Sound Problem Cause and Action See Page No sound ● Could the connections be incorrect? ➔ Make the correct connections. 39, 42, 44 ● Could the pow[...]

112 Troubleshooting (continued) Problems with the Sound (continued) Problem Cause and Action See Page Insufficient volume from a device connected to the EXT MIC (L/MONO, R) /LINE IN jacks ● Could you be using a connection cable that contains an internal resistor? ➔ Use a connection cable—such as one from the Roland PCS series— that does not[...]

Troubleshooting (continued) 113 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations CD-Related Problems Problem Cause and Action See Page Can’t insert a CD ● Could you be using batteries? If you’re operating the CD-2e on batteries, no CD-related o[...]

114 Troubleshooting (continued) CD-Related Problems (continued) Problem Cause and Action See Page Can’t record ● Could the CD be upside down? ➔ Insert the CD with the label facing upward. 27 ● Could you be attempting to record on a CD-R/RW disc that has already been finalized? ➔ Use a blank or un-finalized CD-R/RW disc. ➔ If you want to[...]

Troubleshooting (continued) 115 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations SD Memory Card-Related Problems Problem Cause and Action See Page The SD memory card is not detected ● Could the SD memory card be of a capacity that is not supported?[...]

Troubleshooting (continued) 116 SD Memory Card-Related Problems (continued) Problem Cause and Action See Page Insufficient playback volume ● Could the SD memory card playback level be turned down? ➔ Use SD/CD Level to raise the playback level. 50 Can’t record ● Is the SD memory card inserted all the way into the slot? ➔ Make sure that the[...]

117 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Messages If a message is displayed, refer to the following list and take the appropriate action. Messages for which the upper line of the screen shows “-- ERROR!--” will disappear when you pres[...]

Messages (continued) 118 Only 1 SD Track Since there’s only one song in the SD memory card, you can’t move or join songs. — Please Wait Preparations for playback are being made. Please wait. — Power Down The batteries are depleted. The CD-2e cannot be operated. Please install fresh batteries. REC Too Short You can’t stop recording because[...]

119 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Setting Items in Easy Guide This section explains items that you can set in the screens appearing in Easy Guide. 1. Recording Displayed screen Explanation Select the media to be used for recording.[...]

Setting Items in Easy Guide (continued) 120 3. Write (SD → CD) Displayed screen Explanation Select whether or not the disc is to be finalized once writing is complete. Yes When writing has been completed, the disc will be finalized to complete your music CD. No The disc will not be finalized when writing has been completed. 6. Karaoke Displayed s[...]

121 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Specifications * 0 dBu = 0.775 V rms * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Recorder Part Tracks 2 ([...]

122 Recommended SD Memory Card Roland recommends the following SD memory cards, which have been confirmed to work with the CD-2e. * Though all of the cards listed above performed properly in our testing, some of them may not work due to differences in inherent manufacturer design specifications and your operating environment. We cannot guarantee th[...]

123 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Recommended CD-R/RW Disc Manufacturers Roland recommends CD-R/RW discs made by the following manufacturers, which have been confirmed to work with the CD-2e. * Although all of the discs above funct[...]

124 Index 1 Track Repeat ............................................... 65 Adjusting the readability of the screen ........... 95 All Repeat ...................................................... 65 Auto Level ...................................................... 38 Auto Marker ............................................ 55, 56 Auto Marker Lvl .[...]

Index (continued) 125 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Guide tone .................................................. 102 Information CD-R/RW disc ........................................... 94 SD memory card ..........................[...]

Index (continued) 126 R-09 ............................................................... 82 Recommended manufacturers CD-R/RW disc ......................................... 123 SD memory card ..................................... 122 Recording Adjusting the input level automatically ..... 38 Maximum recording times ........................ 35 Ove[...]

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129 Advanced Uses Recording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices Convenient Functions Information / Display Checking / Preparations Information As of May 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fa[...]

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