To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right. Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. ASIA CHINA Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. 5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800 Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE) 10F. No.
To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right. For the U.K. For EU Countries IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
R-4_e_new.book 3 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injur y shoul d the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings , as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domesti c ...............................
R-4_e_new.book 013 • 4 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ................................................................................................ 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ................................................................................................
R-4_e_new.book 5 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Important Notes 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3 and 4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
R-4_e_new.book 6 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Important Notes Handling Hard Disks Important Performance and Image Data 811 • Once a hard disk fails to function normally, all data that has been stored on it could be destroyed. All hard disks eventually wear out. We recommend that you consider the hard disk not as a permanent storage site, but as a place to store data temporarily.
R-4_e_new.book 7 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Contents Checking the included items ...... 8 Introducing the R-4 Pro ............. 9 The R-4 Pro’s controls and connectors.......... 9 Display............................................................. 18 What is a project? ........................................... 22 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro24 Basic connection examples ........................... 24 Connecting the AC adapter and turning the power on/off .............................
R-4_e_new.book 8 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Checking the included items The R-4 pro comes with the following items. Immediately after opening the package, please check that you have all of these items. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the R-4. ■ R-4 Pro fig.R-4.eps_50 ■ AC adapter This AC adapter is designed specifically for the R-4 Pro. Do not attempt to use any other adapter with the R-4.
R-4_e_new.book 9 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro The R-4 Pro’s controls and connectors Top panel fig.panel-1.eps_50 1 1 2 3 7 2 4 8 5 6 9 13 10 16 17 11 12 14 1 15 Internal mics [MIC-L, MIC-R] These are stereo mics built into the R-4 Pro. The audio entering MIC-L is recorded on the 1L channel, while audio picked up by MIC-R is recorded on the 1R channel. If you’re recording via the internal mics, set the System Settings menu item Recording Setup to Int-Mic.
R-4_e_new.book 10 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro fig.panel-1.eps_50 1 1 2 3 7 2 4 8 5 6 9 13 10 16 17 11 12 14 4 15 Hold switch [HOLD] By selecting the HOLD ON position, you can disable the panel buttons so that unwanted operations will not occur if a button is pressed accidentally. However, even if this switch is set to HOLD ON, the phantom power switches 5 , limiter switch 6 , Input level knobs 25 , and Monitor level knob 26 will still be operable.
R-4_e_new.book 11 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro 7 Wave edit button [WAVE EDIT] This button takes you to Wave Edit mode, where you can edit the waveform using operations such as Trim, Divide, Combine, and Merge. For details, refer to “Editing” (p. 51). You won't be able to enter Wave Edit mode during playback or recording, or if the R-4 Pro’s hard disk contains no files that the R-4 Pro can handle. WAV files are the only type of files that the R-4 Pro can handle.
R-4_e_new.book 12 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro fig.panel-1.eps_50 1 1 2 3 7 2 4 8 5 6 9 13 10 16 17 11 12 14 13 15 Cursor/Monitor Select buttons [CURSOR/MONITOR SELECT] Use these buttons to select items shown in the display. When you’re in the main screen, you can press the up/down buttons to select the channel that you want to monitor. For details, refer to “Display” (p. 18).
R-4_e_new.book 13 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro Front panel fig.panel-2.eps_50 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 18 24 26 Display This shows information about the R-4 Pro’s status. For details, refer to “Display” (p. 18). 19 PREV button [PREV] Pressing the PREV button while a project is playing or stopped will take you to the beginning of the project (00:00:00:00F). Pressing this button at the beginning of a project will take you to the preceding project.
R-4_e_new.book 14 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro Side panel (left) 32 33 31 30 27 27 28 34 35 29 Power connector [DC IN] You can connect either the included power conversion cable or a commercially available cable for an external power device. 28 Digital output connector [DIGITAL OUT] This connector outputs a digital signal. You can digital devices, such as speakers or mixers, with an XLR type cable.
R-4_e_new.book 15 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro 34 Headphone jack [PHONES] You can connect a set of headphones with this jack. Use the monitor level knob ( 26 ) to adjust the volume. If you connect headphones, no sound is output from the internal speakers ( 2 ).
R-4_e_new.book 16 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro Side panel (right) fig.panel-3.eps_50 37 36 36 XLR input connectors 1–4 These are analog audio input connectors compatible with mic preamps. They accept either balanced or unbalanced connections. You can use XLR input connectors 1–4 as four channels of monaural input or as two stereo pairs, 1/2 and 3/4. For details, refer to “1 Recording Setup” (p. 72).
R-4_e_new.book 17 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro Bottom panel 38 38 Battery compartment Install batteries here if you want to operate the R-4 Pro on battery power. The orientation in which you must insert the batteries is shown on the side of the battery compartment. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the batteries. If you’re using the AC adapter, there’s no need to install batteries.
R-4_e_new.book 18 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro Display While playing or stopped The Main screen The R-4 Pro Main screen shows information about the project and the operational status of the R-4 Pro. You can press the [DISPLAY] button to switch the contents of the display. fig.play-disp.
R-4_e_new.book 19 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro Marker display Monitor level meters Clip level indicators Power source Date and time or timecode The number on the left is the number of marker located immediately before the current time counter value. The number on the right indicates the total number of markers assigned in the currently selected project. E indicates the end of the current project. These are the output level meters.
R-4_e_new.book 20 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro While recording The Main screen The R-4 Pro Main screen displays information about the project and the operational status of the R-4 Pro. You can press the [DISPLAY] button to switch the contents of the display.
R-4_e_new.book 21 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro When the [DISPLAY] button is pressed twice while the Main screen is showing, the display changes to show the recording buffer capacity (BUF: buffer gauge). Remaining buffuer capacity The recording buffer is memory that temporarily stores the input sound before it is written to the hard disk. The buffer gauge indicates how much of the recording buffer has been used.
R-4_e_new.book 22 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro What is a project? On the R-4 Pro, the data that you record and play back is handled as a project. On the hard disk, each project actually consists of a folder with one or more files, as shown below. If you connect the R-4 Pro to your computer, you’ll be able to see how these folders and files are organized. However, if you change, delete, or rename the files within a project, the R-4 Pro may be unable to play back that project.
R-4_e_new.book 23 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Introducing the R-4 Pro Stereo projects Type STEREOx1 STEREOx2 Structure If there is only one stereo channel pair, a stereo WAV file will be created with a name consisting of the project name and a.wav extension. If there are two stereo channel pairs, a folder will be created with a name consisting of the project name plus an extension of.pjt. In that folder, stereo WAV files will be created with names consisting of the channel number and a.wav extension.
R-4_e_new.book 24 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro Basic connection examples 921 To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. fig.basic.eps Analog connection Equipment that has a line input Amplified speakers/Mixers Digital connections Equipment that has a digital input connector (XLR) Amplified speakers/Mixers, etc.
R-4_e_new.book 25 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro Connecting the AC adapter and turning the power on/off * Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. * Reduce the volume before turning on power. Even when the volume is turned down, sound may be produced when turning on the power.
R-4_e_new.book 26 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro Installing batteries and turning on the power ■ Types of batteries you can use • AA alkaline batteries (LR6) • AA nickel metal-hydride (HR15/51) (The R-4 Pro cannot recharge nickel metal-hydride batteries. You must use a separate charger.) * You must specify the type of batteries in the R-4 Pro System Settings menu item “5 System Setup” (p. 75).
R-4_e_new.book 27 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro ■ Caution when using battery power on the R-4 Pro • If you operate on battery power for an extended time, the batteries will become hot. Be careful not to burn yourself. • Please use alkaline batteries, which have a longer life. • Do not mix new batteries with used batteries nor mix batteries of differing types.
R-4_e_new.book 28 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro Battery status When using the R-4 Pro on battery power, a battery icon is shown in the lower right of the display. As the battery runs down, the battery icon will change as follows. Remaining charge Display Level 4 (sufficient) Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0 (little remaining) fig.bat-caution.eps When the battery reaches Level 0, the message in the figure is shown. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.
R-4_e_new.book 29 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro Using external power sources When using an external power supply, be sure to set the final voltage. The final voltage refers to the voltage when voltage can no longer be supplied because the capacity of the external power source is reduced and voltage decreases as electricity is consumed. If the final voltage is not properly set for the external power source, the remaining power display is not shown.
R-4_e_new.book 30 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Recording Recording from a connected mic The following describes how to record audio from a mic connected to a R-4 Pro XLR input connector. fig.mic-1.eps Turn this ON if you're using a condenser mic. Adjust the input LEVEL and SENS ● Connections Connect your mic to a XLR input connector. Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by: 1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s). 2.
R-4_e_new.book 31 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Recording ● sensitivity/Input level knobs These knobs adjust sensitivity/input levels. When recording in stereo x2, these knobs control the following signals. Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 STEREO 1 L-channel STEREO 1 R-channel STEREO 2 L-channel STEREO 2 R-channel SENS/INPUT LEVEL 1 knob SENS/INPUT LEVEL 2 knob SENS/INPUT LEVEL 3 knob SENS/INPUT LEVEL 4 knob Adjusting the input level 1. Turn the input level knob [SENS] (outer) all the way left.
R-4_e_new.book 32 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Recording ● Record button [REC] If you want to begin recording immediately, press the [REC] button. Recording standby If you want to put the R-4 Pro in recording standby mode to be ready to record, hold down the [PAUSE] button and press the [REC] button. Recording-standby The R-4 Pro enters recording standby mode. During recording standby, the [REC] button blinks and the display alternates between REC and STANDBY.
R-4_e_new.book 33 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Recording Recording from the internal mics The following describes how to record an audio source via the R-4 Pro internal mics. ● Phantom power switch Turn this OFF. fig.input-intmic.eps ● System settings Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. In 1 Recording Setup, set Input Select to IntMic. Set the other items in 1 Recording Setup as appropriate for the recording you want to make. * For more about system settings, refer to “System setup” (p. 64).
R-4_e_new.book 34 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Recording Recording digital audio from a digital device The following describes how to record from a digital device connected to the R-4 Pro digital input connector. fig.digital.eps DIGITAL IN CD player for playback DIGITAL OUT ● Connections Connect your digital device to the digital input connector. You will need a separately available XLR type cable to connect your device to the R-4 Pro digital input connector. fig.input-digital.
R-4_e_new.book 35 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Recording Simultaneously recording sound from connected mics and a digital device You can record sound from both mics connected to R-4 Pro XLR input connectors 3 and 4 and a digital device connected to the digital input connector. Microphone CD player for playback DIGITAL OUT fig.input-analog.eps ● System settings Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. In 1 Recording Setup, set Input Select to Dig+Ana. Set the Rec Mode to STEREOx2.
R-4_e_new.book 36 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Recording Simultaneously recording sound from connected external mics and the internal mics You can record sound both from the mics connected to R-4 Pro XLR input connectors 3 and 4 and the internal mics. Microphone fig.input-analog.eps ● System settings Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. In 1 Recording Setup, set Input Select to Int+Ana. Set the Rec Mode to STEREOx2.
R-4_e_new.book 37 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Playing back This section explains how to play back audio recorded on the R-4 Pro and projects on the R-4 Pro internal hard disk. Make the correct settings and connections before playing anything back. • Connections before playback.............................. (p. 37) • Setup before playback........................................... (p. 39) • Playing back ............................................................. (p.
R-4_e_new.book 38 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Playing back Connecting a device having a digital input port (digital connection: R-4 Pro digital output connector) The following describes how to connect devices with digital input ports, such as mixers, speakers, or recording devices. fig.basic-disp.eps The sampling frequency of the project playing back will be the sampling frequency of the audio output from the digital output connector. 1. Switch off the power to the R-4 Pro. 2.
R-4_e_new.book 39 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Playing back Setup before playback Player Setup fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The system menu screen appears in the display. fig.player-setup2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to choose 2 Player Setup, and press the [ENTER] button. The Player Setup screen appears. 3 Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to choose the Play Mode value. * The setting is applied as soon as you select it. You do not need to press the [ENTER] button.
R-4_e_new.book 40 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Playing back Speaker You can use the R-4 Pro internal speakers to monitor the sound without having to connect headphones or other equipment. fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The system menu screen appears in the display. fig.speaker-on.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to choose 3 Speaker, and press the [ENTER] button. The Speaker screen appears.
R-4_e_new.book 41 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Playing back Playing back Normal playback After performing the steps described in “Connections before playback” (p. 37) and “Setup before playback” (p. 39), proceed as follows. 1 Select the project that you want to play. From the Main screen, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. In the Finder screen that appears, use the [CURSOR] up/down buttons and the [SCRUB] dial to select a project. For more about the Finder screen, refer to “Finder functions” (p. 44).
R-4_e_new.book 42 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Playing back Markers You can assign markers at desired locations in a project. Then you can use the button to move backward or forward to a marker location. You can use the Mark function either while playing or while recording. 1 button or Use the [NEXT] button or the [SHUTTLE] dial to find the location at which you want to assign a marker. Play, fast-forward, or rewind the project to the location at which you want to assign a marker. fig.mark-1.
R-4_e_new.book 43 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Playing back Repeat playback (A-B REPEAT) You can repeatedly play back between two points (A-B) in the project. Simply assign points A and B during playback, and the playback will repeat between points A and B. fig.repeat-a 1 Play the project. During playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] button once. The [A-B REPEAT] button blinks, and that location becomes the starting point (A) for repeat playback.
R-4_e_new.book 44 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Finder functions The R-4 Pro saves projects as files on its internal hard disk. You can use the Finder functions to select a project from numerous folders or projects within folders, to delete an unwanted project, or to copy a project to an external memory device. Finder functions No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Menu Select Delete Rename Copy Move Make Folder Operation Select and load a project. Delete a project. Rename a project. Copy the selected project.
R-4_e_new.book 45 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Finder functions Deleting a project (Delete) fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the [CURSOR] up/down buttons or the [SCRUB] dial to select the project you want to delete. Then press the [ENTER] button.
R-4_e_new.book 46 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Finder functions Renaming a project (Rename) fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the [CURSOR] up/down buttons or the [SCRUB] dial to select the project you want to rename. Then press the [ENTER] button.
R-4_e_new.book 47 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Finder functions Copying a project (Copy) fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the [CURSOR] up/down buttons or the [SCRUB] dial to select the copy source project (the project you want to copy). Then press the [ENTER] button.
R-4_e_new.book 48 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Finder functions Moving a project (Move) * You cannot move a project between the hard disk and an external memory device. If you need to do this, you can first copy the project, and then delete the copy source project. fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.
R-4_e_new.book 49 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Finder functions Creating a new folder (Make Folder) fig.finder-1.eps 1 While the Main screen is shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the illustration will appear. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-make1.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the [CURSOR] up/down buttons or the [SCRUB] dial to select HD (hard disk) located at the top level. Then press the [ENTER] button.
R-4_e_new.book 50 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Finder functions fig.new-folder.eps 5 A folder named NewFolder is created. Projects are shown in alphabetical order, and folders are shown in alphabetical order after the projects. Use the [CURSOR] up/down or the [SCRUB] dial to verify that the new folder was created. If an identically named folder already exists, a number will be added to the name of the newly created folder, e.g., NewFolder-1, NewFolder-11, NewFolder-111, etc.
R-4_e_new.book 51 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Editing You can edit the projects that you have recorded with the R-4 Pro directly on the R-4 Pro. 1 Editing command Trim 2 Divide 3 Combine 4 Merge No. Operation See Creates a new project from a region extracted between two specified points in a waveform. Creates two new projects by dividing the project at a specified point in a waveform. Appends a project to the end of the currently selected project.
R-4_e_new.book 52 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 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. 2 * The value of point 2 is displayed as a location in the sample (data). 2 fig.wave-trim2.eps 1 2 Project fig.wave-5.eps 5 A screen asking you to confirm the specified points is shown. fig.wave-6.eps If you are satisfied with the points you specified, press the [ENTER] button to confirm the settings.
R-4_e_new.book 53 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Editing Divide This command divides a project at the point you specify in the waveform. Two new projects are created. Playback, stop, scrub dial, shuttle dial, and marker operations may be performed even while using this command. However, you cannot perform A-B Repeat operations. fig.wave2-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button. The Wave Edit Menu screen is shown in the display.
R-4_e_new.book 54 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Editing fig.wave-divide.eps 5 The divided project is saved as two new projects with the same name as the original project but with “-1” and “-2” appended to the names. The original project remains unchanged. For example, if the original project is named Project, the new projects is named Project-1 and Project-2. Project Project Project-1 fig.media-full.
R-4_e_new.book 55 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Editing Combine This command appends another project (of the same format) onto the end of the currently selected project. The two files are joined to create a single new file. You cannot perform playback, stop, or operate the scrub dial or shuttle dial while using this command. 1 Select the project (the “base project”) to which you want to append another project. In the Main screen, use the [NEXT] button or [PREV] button to select the desired project.
R-4_e_new.book 56 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Editing fig.wave-combine.eps 5 The combined projects are saved as a new project Project-1 Project-2 with the same name as the original project but with “-1” appended to it. The original project remains unchanged. For example, if the original project is named Project, the new project is named Project-1. Project fig.media-full.eps If the internal hard disk does not have enough space to save the project, a “Media Full!” message is shown.
R-4_e_new.book 57 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Editing Merge If the currently selected project consists of multiple files (MONO x2, MONO x3, MONO x4, STEREO x2), this command merges them into a single channel. How Rec Mode will change Before Merge MONOx2 MONOx3 MONOx4 STEREOx2 After Merge MONOx1 STEREOx1 * Since MONO x1, STEREO x1, or 4 ch. projects cannot be merged, the Merge command does not appear in the menu when selecting these projects. fig.merge-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button.
R-4_e_new.book 58 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Editing Edit Timecode This command changes the timecode for the data recorded in BWF format. * The Edit Timecode screen does not display for non-BWF formatted data. fig.merge-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button. The Wave Edit Menu screen is shown. 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select Edit Timecode, and press the [ENTER] button. A edit screen as shown in the figure is displayed. fig.merge-2.
R-4_e_new.book 59 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Effects settings The R-4 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the incoming sound as it is being recorded, or you can apply an effect to the playback. You can also change the effect settings for each channel. * Effects are not available when the R-4 Pro is operating at 96 kHz. Effect types provided on the R-4 Pro No.
R-4_e_new.book 60 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Effects settings Applying effects You can adjust the R-4 Pro effects not only while standing-by for recording or playback, but also while you listen to the sound during actual playback or recording. This section explains how to adjust the effect settings while playing back or in recording standby mode. fig.effect-set.eps 1 3 6 2 fig.effect-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [EFFECTS] button. The Effects setup screen is shown in the display. fig.effect-type.
R-4_e_new.book 61 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Effects settings fig.effect-link2.eps 4 Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to specify the channels to be linked. fig.effect-play2.eps 5 In the same way, set the “PLAY” and “REC” fields. PLAY OFF ON The effect are not applied during playback The effect are applied during playback fig.effect-rec.eps REC OFF ON The effect are not applied during recording The effect are applied during recording fig.effect-para.eps 6 Press the [DISPLAY] button.
R-4_e_new.book 62 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Effects settings Effects 1: 3-Band EQ No. 1 Parameter name Range of values Default values Explanation MID-F 200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1kHz, 1.25Hz, 1.6kHz, 2kHz, 2.5kHz, 3.15kHz, 4kHz, 5kHz, 6.3kHz 1kHz Specifies the center frequency of the mid-range equalizer. 2 MID-Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 2.
R-4_e_new.book 63 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Effects settings 4: Enhancer No. Parameter name Range of values Default values 1 SENSE 0–100 50 2 MIX 0–100 50 3 LEVEL 0–120 100 Explanation Adjusts the sensitivity of the enhancer effect. Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound that is to be mixed with the input. Adjusts the overall volume. 5: Comp&DeEsser No. Parameter name Range of values Default values 1 DE-ESSER OFF, ON ON 2 THRESHOLD 0–100 50 3 RATIO 1.0:1, 1.2:1, 1.
R-4_e_new.book 64 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup You can make settings related to the R-4 Pro system when performing initial settings for recording or playback. Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button to enter the system setup menu. See “Example operations” (p. 65) for setup procedures. 64 No.
R-4_e_new.book 65 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup Example operations Recording Setup settings You can use the same procedure to make the settings listed below. As an example, we will show how to make Recording Setup settings. Recording Setup Player Setup Speaker LCD Setup System Setup fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.recording-2.
R-4_e_new.book 66 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup Timecode settings fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.recording-2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 6 Timecode, and press the [ENTER] button. The Recording Setup screen is shown. fig.recording-2.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 1 Setup, and press the [ENTER] button. The Recording Setup screen is shown. fig.recording-3.
R-4_e_new.book 67 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup Date & Time settings fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.data-1.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 7 Date & Time, and press the [ENTER] button. The Date & Time screen is shown. fig.data-2.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] buttons and the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to set the date and time. When finished making settings, press the [EXIT] button.
R-4_e_new.book 68 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup Project Name settings fig.pj-name1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.pj-name2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 8 Project Name, and press the [ENTER] button. The Project Name screen is shown. fig.pj-name3.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the name you want to edit, and press the [ENTER] button. A screen for editing the project name is shown.
R-4_e_new.book 69 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup Using the HDD Utility fig.hd-uti1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.hd-uti2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 9 HDD Utility, and press the [ENTER] button. The HDD Utility screen is shown. * If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. format 3 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select either “Format” or “Check,” and press the [ENTER] button. fig.hd-uti3.
R-4_e_new.book 70 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup Using the USB Storage Utility fig.hd-uti1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.hd-uti2.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 10 USB Storage Utility, and press the [ENTER] button. When the connection to an external memory device is not mounted, the USB Storage Utility starts as shown in the figure to the right.
R-4_e_new.book 71 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup Executing Factory Reset (Restoring the factory default settings) fig.Fact-uti1.eps 1 Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button. The System Menu screen is shown in the display. fig.fact-reset.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 11 Factory Reset, and press the [ENTER] button. The Factory Reset screen is shown. 3 Press the [ENTER] button if to perform Factory Reset. * If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. fig.fact-reset2.
R-4_e_new.book 72 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup System Menu 1 Recording Setup The values in boldface are the default values. * You cannot make Recording Setup settings during recording or playback. Menu item Value Analog Digital Input Select Dig + Ana IntMic Int + Ana 72 Rec Freq. 44.1 kHz, 448.0 kHz, 88.2kHz 96 kHz 192kHz Rec Bit 16 bit, 24 bit Function This selects the type of input. Choose this setting if you want to record analog input.
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R-4_e_new.book 74 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup Menu item Pre Recording Value OFF, 1–29 sec Function You can specify the length of time that the sound is captured “retroactively,” starting from before the moment you pressed the [REC] (record) button. This setting specifies the number of seconds that is captured retroactively. * The maximum time depends on the sampling frequency, the sample size (bit depth), and the mode setting. Rec Freq. Rec Bit Rec Mode 44.1 44.1 48 48 48 48 88.
R-4_e_new.book 75 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup 2 Player Setup Parameter Value Single Play Mode Repeat Sequential OFF, ON Function This selects the playback mode. Only the selected project will play. All projects in the folder containing the currently selected project are played sequentially. This selects whether playback will repeat. If Play Mode is set to Single, only that project is played repeatedly.
R-4_e_new.book 76 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup 6 Timecode Menu item Parameter Value OFF INT Mode EXT REC-RUN Setup RTC Frame Rate 24, 25, 29.97, 29.
R-4_e_new.book 77 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup 8 Project Name You can use Name 1–8 to specify eight different name types. The project name will consist of this name plus a consecutive number of 001, 002, 003, ... appended to it. For example, in the case of the default setting R4_Scene1, the project name will be R4_Scene1_001. In order to use a name you have specified here, you will need to set the Recording Setup parameter Project Name to Name 1–8. Available characters (space) !#$%&'()+,-.
R-4_e_new.book 78 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 System setup 10 USB Storage Utility You can perform utility commands on a external memory device connected to the R-4 Pro. You can not execute USB Storage Utility commands during recording or playback. When not mounted Command Mount Format Explanation Mounts an external memory device after it is connected. * The external memory device is not recognized if it is not mounted, even if it is connected. Formats the external memory device.
R-4_e_new.book 79 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix Handling external memory device An external memory device can be used to move project files on the R-4 Pro hard disk to a computer or to move WAV files from a computer to the R-4 Pro hard disk. See Finder functions (p. 44) for details on how to handle these files. * A USB cable can also be used to connect directly to a computer to exchange files. For details see Connecting to a computer (p. 82).
R-4_e_new.book 80 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix fig.usb-mount.eps 2. Use the [CURSOR] button to select 10 USB Storage Utility, and press the [ENTER] button. When the connection to an external memory device is not mounted, the USB Storage Utility starts as shown in the figure to the right. * To cancel, press the [EXIT] button. fig.No-Connect.eps * When an external memory device is not connected, a message as shown in the figure is displayed. 3.
R-4_e_new.book 81 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix fig.usb-unmo.eps 2. Use the [CURSOR] button to select 10 USB Storage Utility, and press the [ENTER] button. The USB Storage Utility starts as shown in the figure to the right. * To cancel, press the [EXIT] button. 3. Use the [CURSOR] button to select [Unmount], and press the [ENTER] button. fig.usb-yes.eps 4. “Are you sure?” is displayed. Use the [CURSOR] button to select “Yes” to execute or “No” to cancel.
R-4_e_new.book 82 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix Connecting to a computer Connecting the R-4 Pro to your computer You can move or copy project recorded on the R-4 Pro to your computer. Likewise, you can move or copy files from your computer to the R-4 Pro hard disk.
R-4_e_new.book 83 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix Disconnecting the R-4 Pro from a computer The following describes how to close the connection between your computer and the R-4 Pro. You must use the procedure described below to close the connection before you disconnect the USB cable. Do not disconnect the USB cable or power down the R-4 Pro while it is connected to your computer. Windows 1 Close all software and windows (such as Explorer) that are referencing the R-4 Pro’s hard disk.
R-4_e_new.book 84 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix Connecting to a video device with a timecode port R-4 Pro supports synchronization with and recording of SMPTE timecode. The R-4 Pro can be synchronized with a device supporting timecode. SMPTE timecode SMPTE timecode was established by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and is a transmitted signal used for synchronizing multiple video and/or audio devices.
R-4_e_new.book 85 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix fig.time-code-2.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 1 Setup, and press the [ENTER] button. The Timecode Setup screen is shown. fig.time-code-3.eps 4 Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select Mode. The modes are as shown below.(The values in boldface are the default values.) OFF INT EXT REC-RUN RTC 5 The timecode is not recorded. The R-4 Pro timecode is used. The timecode operates normally. Uses the timecode sent from the connected device.
R-4_e_new.book 86 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix Setting the start time Setting the internal timecode start time fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro. The display shows the System Menu screen. fig.time-code-1.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode, and press the [ENTER] button. The Timecode screen is shown. fig.time-code-2.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 2 Set Int TC, and press the [ENTER] button. The display shows the Set Int TC screen. fig.
R-4_e_new.book 87 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix Synchronize to an external timecode source * Be sure to connect the timecode In connector on the R-4 Pro to the Timecode Out port on the device used for synchronization. fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro. The display shows the System Menu screen. fig.time-code-1.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode, and press the [ENTER] button. The Timecode screen is shown. fig.time-code-set-int.
R-4_e_new.book 88 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Appendix Setting the REC-RUN timecode start time fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro. The display shows the System Menu screen. fig.time-code-1.eps 2 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode, and press the [ENTER] button. The Timecode screen is shown. fig.time-code-set-rec.eps 3 Use the [CURSOR] button to select 3 Set Rec-Run TC, and press the [ENTER] button. The display shows the Set Rec-Run TC screen. fig.
R-4_e_new.book 89 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Application guide Before you record using the R-4 Pro, you must set up the R-4 Pro to be appropriate to your recording environment and purpose. This section gives several actual examples of applications. For details on connections refer to “Recording” (p. 30). The following explains the settings that need to be made on the R-4 Pro. Connecting an external mic for CD-quality stereo recording This is a basic form of recording.
R-4_e_new.book 90 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Application guide Recording birdsongs outdoors These basic settings are used for recording birdsongs or similar outdoor sounds. Since batteries are required for outdoor use, these settings take power conservation into account. Panel settings Phantom power switch ON if using a condenser mic that requires phantom power; otherwise OFF Recording Setup Input Select Rec Freq. Analog 44.
R-4_e_new.book 91 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Application guide Recording audio while filming video These basic settings are used for using the R-4 Pro to record audio while filming video. If recording outdoors, you can use the settings for “Recording birdsongs outdoors” (p. 90) in this case as well, but other settings specific to video are also necessary.
R-4_e_new.book 92 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Application guide Simultaneously recording environmental sounds (ambience) You can take advantage of the R-4 Pro’s ability to record four channels simultaneously. You can use channels 1 and 2 to record a stage performance via digital inputs, and channels 3 and 4 to record the sounds of the room or audience via mics.
R-4_e_new.book 93 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Application guide Recording comments simultaneously You can use this feature to record four channels simultaneously. You can use channels 3 and 4 to record from the connected mics and channels 1 and 2 to record comments from the internal mics.
R-4_e_new.book 94 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Messages This section explains the most important messages that may appear in the R-4 Pro’s display Message Status Int-Batt Low! The remaining charge for the internal battery is low. The internal battery must be replaced. If the battery charge is insufficient, the internal clock will become inaccurate. Please contact one of the service locations listed on the warranty card to have the battery replaced.
R-4_e_new.book 95 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Troubleshooting If you experience difficulties, read this section first. It contains tips on how to resolve various problems.
R-4_e_new.book 96 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Troubleshooting Pan (stereo image) is not stored correctly If the limiter is turned on, it will respond to the levels of each channel, meaning that when the level of a sound located toward the right (or left) side increases, the limiter for that channel will limit the volume. If you’re recording in stereo, the result will be that the left and right volume difference will diminish, causing the pan (stereo image) to move toward the center.
R-4_e_new.book 97 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Troubleshooting Playback-related problems 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 level knob. Refer to: “Monitor level knob [MONITOR]” (p. 13) If the output assignments are not set appropriately, the sounds are not output. Reference: Output assignments (p. 18) Make sure that your headphones or speakers are connected correctly.
R-4_e_new.book 98 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Troubleshooting Problems with the R-4 Pro operation Power does not turn on Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly connected. If using batteries, make sure that each battery is securely in place and in the correct orientation. It is also possible that the batteries have run down, so you should obtain a new set of batteries. Refer to: “Connecting the AC adapter and turning the power on/off” (p. 25) “Installing batteries and turning on the power” (p.
R-4_e_new.book 99 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Main specifications Recorder ● Channels ● Media 4 Internal Hard Disk Drive (80 GB) ● Signal Processing AD/DA Conversion: Sampling Frequency: Signal Processing ● Recording Time (Stereo, in hours) 24 bits 44.1/48/88.2/96/192 kHz ● Data Types (both Recording and Playback) Format: BWF, WAV Sample Size: 16/24 bits Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96/192 kHz * The sample size and sampling frequency can be combined in any way. 16 bit 24 bit 44.
R-4_e_new.book 100 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Main specifications Other Input/Output Part ● USB Interface A Type Connector (For USB Storage device) Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 Mass Storage Device Class. B Type Connector (For Computer connection) Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 Mass Storage Device Class. ● SMPTE Timecode connector BNC Coaxial type (Conforms SMPTE 12M-1999) Effect Unit Part ● Effect Type: Select one of the types below.
午後1時9分 月曜日 2006年11月20日 101 ページ R-4_e_new.book Block diagram INPUT1/L INPUT2/R Built-in MIC INPUT3/L INPUT4/R SENS SENS L R SENS SENS DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R TIMECODE IN A/D A/D A/D A/D A/D A/D LIMITER LIMITER LIMITER LIMITER LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL Storing TC at REC start / Sync PLAY to TC DSP EFFECTS EDIT HDD 2/R 1/L LINE OUT 3/L D/A D/A PHONES D/A L 4/R MONITOR LEVEL Built-in SPEAKER L R To USB Storage Device To PC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R D/A D/A D/A L R USB 2.
R-4_e_new.book 102 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Index Numerics D ................................................................ 62 ......................................................................... 23 4-indiv ................................................................ 37, 75 Date & Time 3-Band EQ 4CH A ....................................................... 11, 43 ..................................................... 11 ABS .............................................................
R-4_e_new.book 103 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Index .................................................... 94 ......................................................... 69, 77 Headphone jack ........................................................ 15 headphones .............................................................. 37 HOLD ...................................................................... 10 HOLD ON ................................................................ 94 Hold switch ..............
R-4_e_new.book 104 ページ 2006年11月20日 月曜日 午後1時9分 Index ....................................................................... 13 ............................................................. 13 Progress bar ............................................................. 18 project ..................................................................... 22 Project exists ............................................................. 94 Project Name ....................................... 18, 68, 74, 77, 89 ..
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To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right. For the U.K. For EU Countries IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right. Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. ASIA CHINA Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. 5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800 Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE) 10F. No.