Edirol R-4 Owner's Manual

As of January 15, 2005 (EDIROL-1)Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Rol

10 Introducing the R-4 fig.panel-1.eps_50 Hold switch [HOLD] By selecting the HOLD ON position, you can disable the panel buttons so that unwanted

100 Presentazione dell’R-4 fig.panel-1.eps_50 Microfoni interni (MIC-L, MIC-R) I suoni che arrivano al MIC-L sono registrati sul canale 1L, mentre i

101 Presentazione dell’R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch Interruttore Hold (HOLD) Impostando HOLD in posizione ON è possibile disattivare i pul

102 Presentazione dell’R-4 Pulsante display (DISPLAY) Questo pulsante cambia il contenuto di ciò che viene visualizzato sul display dell’R-4.Per magg

103 Presentazione dell’R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch fig.panel-2.eps_50 DisplayPulsante PREV (PREV) La pressione del pulsante PREV quando i

104 Presentazione dell’R-4 Connettore dell’ingresso digitale (DIGITAL IN) Se si desidera registrare un segnale digitale, collegare un cavo di tipo co

105 Presentazione dell’R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch fig.panel-3.eps_50 Interruttori di selezione del livello di ingresso Impostare questi i

106 Presentación del R-4 fig.panel-1.eps_50 Micrófonos internos (MIC-L, MIC-R) El audio que entra a través de MIC-L se graba en el canal 1L, mientras

107 Presentación del R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch Interruptor de bloqueo (HOLD) Al seleccionar la posición HOLD ON (bloqueo activado), pue

108 Presentación del R-4 Botón de la pantalla (DISPLAY) Con este botón se cambia el contenido de la pantalla de la unidad R-4.Para obtener más detall

109 Presentación del R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch fig.panel-2.eps_50 PantallaBotón de retroceso (PREV) Al pulsar el botón PREV (retroceso)

11 Introducing the R-4 Wave edit button [WAVE EDIT] This button takes you to Wave Edit mode, where you can edit the waveform using operations such as

110 Presentación del R-4 Conector de entrada digital (DIGITAL IN) Si desea grabar una señal digital, conecte un cable de tipo coaxial a este conector

111 Presentación del R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch fig.panel-3.eps_50 Interruptores de selección de entrada Establezca estos interruptores e

112 Index Numerics 3-Band EQ ... 564CH ...

113 Index L L connector ... 14LANC ...

114 Index T Time counter ... 18, 20Top panel ...

To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover For the USADECLARATION OF CONFORMITYCompliance Information StatementModel Name :Type of Eq

As of January 15, 2005 (EDIROL-1)Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Rol

12 Introducing the R-4 fig.panel-1.eps_50 Cursor/Monitor Select buttons [CURSOR/MONITOR SELECT] Use these buttons to select items shown in the displa

13 Introducing the R-4 fig.panel-2.eps_50 Display This shows various information about the R-4’s status.For details, refer to “Display” (p. 18). PR

14 Introducing the R-4 Digital input connector [DIGITAL IN] If you want to record a digital signal, connect a coaxial-type cable to this connector. T

15 Introducing the R-4 Grounding terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perc

16 Introducing the R-4 fig.panel-3.eps_50 Input level select switches Set these switches to either the MIC or LINE position depending on the type of

17 Introducing the R-4 Battery compartment Install batteries here if you want to operate the R-4 on battery power. The orientation in which you must

18 Introducing the R-4 The main screen The R-4’s main screen provides information about the project and the operational status of the R-4.You can pre

19 Introducing the R-4 In the main screen, you can press the [DISPLAY] button to switch the progress bar area so it shows the remaining project tim

To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover For the USADECLARATION OF CONFORMITYCompliance Information StatementModel Name :Type of Eq

20 Introducing the R-4 The main screen The R-4’s main screen provides information about the project and the operational status of the R-4.You can pre

21 Introducing the R-4 On the R-4, the data that you record and play back is handled as “projects.” On the hard disk, each project actually consists

22 Introducing the R-4 Stereo projects fig.project-S1.eps Four-channel projects * If you want to load such files into your computer, make sure that y

23 Getting ready to use the R-4 Before you make connections to other equipment, turn down the volume of all your equipment and turn off the power to

24 Getting ready to use the R-4 * After you’ve made connections correctly, you must turn on the power using the steps below. If you don’t follow the

25 Getting ready to use the R-4 Types of batteries you can use • AA alkaline batteries (LR6)• AA nickel metal-hydride (HR15/51)(The R-4 cannot rechar

26 Getting ready to use the R-4 If you’re using the R-4 on battery power, a battery icon is shown in the lower right of the display. As the battery r

27 Recording Here’s how to record an audio source from a mic connected to the R-4’s combo input jack. fig.mic-1.eps ● Connections Connect your mic to

28 Recording ● Input level knobs These knobs adjust the input levels.If you’re recording in stereo, these knobs control the following signals. ● Reco

29 Recording ● Other settings If you want to monitor the sound that’s being recorded, connect headphones to the PHONES jack and use the monitor level

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ...

30 Recording Here’s how to record an audio source via the R-4’s internal mics. ● Phantom power switch Turn this OFF . fig.input-intmic.eps ● System

31 Recording Here’s how to record from a digital device connected to the R-4’s digital input jack. fig.digital.eps ● Connections Connect your digital

32 Recording Here’s how to record from an audio device connected to the R-4’s combo input jacks. fig.LINE-1.eps ● Connections Connect your audio devi

33 Recording ● Input level knobs Adjust the input level 1 (L) and 2 (R) knobs. If there are channels to which you have not connected anything, turn t

34 Playing back This section explains various procedures and methods by which you can play back the projects in the R-4’s internal hard disk and the

35 Playing back You can connect an MD recorder or other device that has a digital input connector, and use it to record the sound played back by the

36 Playing back fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4’s [SYSTEM] button.The system menu screen appears in the display. fig.player-setup2.eps 2 Use th

37 Playing back You can use the R-4’s built-in speakers to monitor the sound without having to connect headphones or other equipment. fig.recording-1

38 Playing back After you’ve performed the steps described in “Connections before playback” (p. 34) and “Settings before playback” (p. 36), proce

39 Playing back You can assign markers at desired locations in a project. Then you can use the button or button to move backward or forward to t

4 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for th

40 Playing back You can repeatedly play back between two points (A-B) in the project. Simply assign points A and B during playback, and the playback

41 The Finder screen The R-4 saves projects as files on its internal hard disk. If there are numerous folders or projects within folders, you can use

42 The Finder screen fig.finder-1.eps 1 With the main screen shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder screen shown in the

43 The Finder screen fig.finder-1.eps 1 With the main screen shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder screen shown in the

44 The Finder screen fig.finder-1.eps 1 With the main screen shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder screen shown in the

45 The Finder screen * You can’t move a project between the hard disk and the CompactFlash card. If you need to do this, you can first copy the proje

46 The Finder screen fig.finder-1.eps 1 With the main screen shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button . The Finder screen shown in the

47 The Finder screen fig.new-folder.eps 5 A folder named NewFolder will be created.Projects are shown in alphabetical order, and folders are shown in

48 Editing Projects you record using the R-4 can be edited directly on the R-4. * Executing any of these editing commands will leave the original pro

49 Editing fig.wave-4.eps 4 In the same way, move to the end (point ) of the region you want to extract, and press the [ENTER] button . * The value

5 Important Notes 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply:

50 Editing This command divides the project at the point you specify in the waveform. Two new projects will be created.You can perform playback, stop

51 Editing fig.wave-divide.eps 5 The divided project will be saved as two new projects with the same name as the original project but with “-1” and

52 Editing This command appends another project (of the same format) onto the end of the currently selected project. The two files will be joined to

53 Editing fig.wave-combine.eps 5 The combined projects will be saved as a new project with the same name as the original project but with “-1” app

54 Editing If the currently selected project consists of multiple files (MONO x2, MONO x3, MONO x4, STEREO x2), this command merges them into a singl

55 Effects setting The R-4 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the incoming sound as it’s being recorded, or you can apply an

56 Effects setting 1: 3-Band EQ2: Graphic EQ3: Noise Gate Effects No. Parameter nameRange of valuesDefaultvaluesExplanation 1 LOW GAIN -12dB–0dB–+12d

57 Effects setting 4: Enhancer5: Comp&DeEsser No.Parameter nameRange of valuesDefault valuesExplanation 1 SENSE 0–100 50Adjusts the sensitivity o

58 Effects setting You can adjust the R-4’s effects not only while standing-by for recording or playback, but also while you listen to the sound duri

59 Effects setting fig.effect-link2.eps 4 Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to specify the channels for which effect settings will be linked. fig.effect-p

6 Important Notes 558a • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so

60 System settings Here you can make various settings that apply to the entire system of the R-4 as a whole, such as basic settings for recording or

61 System settings Rec ModeMONOx1One-channel recording to one monaural fileThis selects the structure of the project file that is created when you re

62 System settings Project Name Date, Name1–8This specifies how names will be assigned to the project files that are recorded. You can specify that

63 System settings fig.date-1a.eps Here you can specify the date and time.If Project Name is set to Date , the time you specify here will be used

64 System settings Here you can execute various utility commands with respect to a CompactFlash card inserted on the R-4. You can’t execute CF Utilit

65 System settings You can use the same procedure to make the settings listed below. As an example, we’ll show how to make Recording Setup settings

66 System settings fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4’s [SYSTEM] button .The system menu screen appears in the display. fig.data-1.eps 2 Use the [

67 System settings fig.pj-name1.eps 1 Press the R-4’s [SYSTEM] button.The system menu screen appears in the display. fig.pj-name2.eps 2 Use the [C

68 System settings As an example, we’ll show how to execute HD Utility commands. You can also use the same procedure to execute CF Utility commands.

69 System settings fig.Fact-uti1.eps 1 Press the R-4’s [SYSTEM] button .The system menu screen appears in the display. fig.fact-reset.eps 2 Use the

7 Contents Checking the included items ... 8Introducing the R-4 ... 9 The R-4’s controls and connectors...9Display..

70 Appendix You can use CompactFlash memory cards to transfer project files from the R-4’s internal hard disk to your computer, or WAV files from you

71 Appendix fig.CFslot.eps Inserting 1 Switch off the R-4’s power. 2 Open the [MEMORY CARD] slot cover, and insert the CompactFlash card with its t

72 Appendix A project you recorded on the R-4 can be moved or copied to your computer. Likewise, files from your computer can be moved or copied to t

73 Appendix Here’s how to close the connection between your computer and the R-4. You must use the procedure described below to close the connection

74 Appendix You can connect the R-4’s L connector to a video device that has a LANC connector, and make the R-4 operate in synchronization with the v

75 Application guide Before you record using the R-4, you’ll need to make a variety of settings so it’s set up in a way that’s appropriate for your r

76 Application guide Here are basic settings for recording birdsongs or similar sounds outdoors. Since you’ll need to run on batteries outdoors, the

77 Application guide Here are the basic settings for using the R-4 to record audio while you’re shooting video. If you’re recording outdoors, the set

78 Application guide You can take advantage of the R-4’s ability to record four channels simultaneously. You might use channels 1 and 2 to record the

79 Messages This section explains the most important messages that may appear in the R-4’s display Message Status Int-Batt Low! The internal battery

8 Checking the included items The R-4 comes with the following items. Immediately after opening the package, please check that you have all of these

80 Troubleshooting If you experience difficulties, read this section first. It contains tips on how to resolve various problems. Can’t close the conn

81 Troubleshooting Pan (stereo image) is not recorded correctly If the limiter is turned on, it will respond to the levels of each channel, meaning t

82 Troubleshooting No sound If the monitor level knob is turned too far down, the volume may be too low for you to hear. Gradually raise the monitor

83 Troubleshooting Power does not turn on Make sure that the AC adaptor is correctly connected.If you’re using batteries, make sure that each battery

84 Main specifications ● Channels 4 ● Signal Processing AD/DA Conversion: 24 bitsSampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz ● Data Type Format: WAVSampling F

85 Main specifications ● USB Interface B Type ConnectorSupports USB 1.1 and 2.0 Mass Storage Device Class. ● CompactFlash Slot Supports Type I only.

86 Block diagramINPUT2/RINPUT1/LGAINLIMITERMIC/LINE LEVEL GAINLIMITERHDDA/DA/DEDITD/AD/AINPUT4/RINPUT3/LDIGITAL IN(Coaxial)GAINLIMITERMIC/LINE LEVEL

87 Deutsch Beschreibung des R-4 ... p. 88 Français PrésentatioFrancaisn du R-4 ... p. 94 Italiano Presentazione del

88 Beschreibung des R-4 fig.panel-1.eps_50 Interne Mikrofone (MIC-L, MIC-R) Sounds vom MIC-L werden auf dem 1L-Kanal aufgenommen und Sounds vom MIC-R

89 Beschreibung des R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch Hold-Schalter (HOLD) Durch Stellen des Schalters auf HOLD ON werden die Tasten des Bedien

9 Introducing the R-4 fig.panel-1.eps_50 Internal mics [MIC-L, MIC-R] These are stereo mics built into the R-4. The audio entering MIC-L is recorded

90 Beschreibung des R-4 Display-Taste (DISPLAY) Mit dieser Taste wird der Anzeigeinhalt des R-4 gewechselt.Details hierzu finden Sie unter “Display”

91 Beschreibung des R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch fig.panel-2.eps_50 AnzeigePREV-Taste (PREV) Durch Drücken der PREV-Taste während des Absp

92 Beschreibung des R-4 Digitale Eingangsbuchse (DIGITAL IN) Wenn Sie ein digitales Signal aufzeichnen wollen, schließen Sie ein Koaxialkabel an dies

93 Beschreibung des R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch fig.panel-3.eps_50 Eingangspegel-Auswahlschalter Stellen Sie diese Schalter entweder auf M

94 PrésentatioFrancaisn du R-4 fig.panel-1.eps_50 Micros internes (MIC-L, MIC-R) La source audio sur MIC-L est enregistrée sur le canal 1L et la sour

95 PrésentatioFrancaisn du R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch Commutateur HOLD Pour éviter toute manœuvre accidentelle, il est possible de désacti

96 PrésentatioFrancaisn du R-4 Touche d’affichage (DISPLAY) Cette touche commute les différents menus de l’écran du R-4.Pour plus d’informations, voi

97 PrésentatioFrancaisn du R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch fig.panel-2.eps_50 Écran d’affichageTouche PREV Pour retourner au début du projet (0

98 PrésentatioFrancaisn du R-4 Connecteur d’entrée numérique (DIGITAL IN) Pour enregistrer un signal numérique, brancher un câble de type coaxial sur

99 PrésentatioFrancaisn du R-4 Español Italiano Français Deutsch fig.panel-3.eps_50 Sélecteurs de niveau d’entrée Régler ces sélecteur sur MIC ou LIN