Owner’s Manual
Check the contents of the package The R-07 comes with the following items. As soon as you open the package, please check that all these items are present. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. **R-07 recorder **microSD card This is inserted in the R-07 itself. A memory card is required in order to carry out recording and playback with the R-07. **Batteries (Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x2) **Owner’s manual This is the document you’re reading. Keep it available for reference when needed.
Panel Descriptions Built-in mics Remote indicator This is a stereo mic built into the unit. Operation Lit Blinking (slow) Blinking (fast) Display This shows various types of information for the R-07. Status Recording Record-standby Input overload [REHEARSAL] button PEAK indicator This button automatically sets the appropriate recording level. This will light when the input volume is excessive. [A B] button This button lets you repeatedly play between two points (the A–B region) of a file.
Panel Descriptions [ ] button [ Press this button to start playback, or to pause playback or recording. ] button This button also moves the cursor upward in the screen, or changes the value of the selected item. Press this button to select the next file. For a WAV file that contains marks, this button advances to the next mark. By holding down this button, you can fast-forward through the file. [ This button also moves the cursor to the right in the screen, or changes the value of the selected item.
Panel Descriptions MIC/AUX IN jack Use this if you want to connect an external mic, audio device or electronic musical instrument. PHONES jack You can connect headphones here (p. 10). [POWER] switch USB port Slide this switch toward POWER to turn the power on/off (p. 8). With the power turned on, you can set this switch to the right to enable the HOLD function Use a commercially available USB cable to connect this to your computer.
Panel Descriptions microSD card slot Insert the microSD card into this slot. When the R-07 is shipped from the factory, a microSD card is inserted. Tripod mounting socket Built-in speaker This is the R-07’s internal speaker. Battery compartment Install batteries here (p. 8). This socket lets you attach the R-07 to a commercially available camera tripod. (The socket is threaded for a 1/4” screw.) Strap hole The strap can be passed through this hole.
Panel Descriptions Main Screen Here we’ll explain the principal icons and information shown in the main screen.
Getting Ready 1. Turning the Power On/Off 3. Install the batteries. Install two AA batteries in the compartment, making sure that the polarity (+/– orientation) is correct. Types of batteries that can be used • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) • Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) + - NOTE - + The R-07 itself is not able to recharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. You’ll need to use a battery charger designed for rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. 1. Make sure that the power is off. 4.
Getting Ready Note when using the R-07 on batteries • If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY). • Do not mix fresh batteries with used batteries, and do not mix batteries of different types.
Getting Ready 3. Setting the Date and Time 4. Using Headphones After you turn on the power for the first time, you’ll need to set the internal clock as follows. The date and time you specify are used as the time stamp for the files that are recorded. 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen, use [ to select “Date & Time,” and press [ ]. NOTE ]/[ ] • The internal clock is powered by batteries.
Getting Ready 4. Use [ ]/[ ] to choose “Yes,” and then press [ ]. The display indicates “Pairing...”, and this unit waits for a response from the Bluetooth device. When pairing succeeds, the display indicates “Completed.” and sound can be output from the Bluetooth device. Connecting an already-paired Bluetooth device 1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen, use [ ]/[ ] to select “Bluetooth,” and press [ ]. 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to select “Connect Audio” and press [ ]. 3.
Recording 1. Recalling Settings for Specific Purposes The R-07 provides settings that are suitable for various recording situations. These settings are called “scenes.” 1. Press [SCENE] to access the “Scene” screen, and use [ Scene OFF Music HiRes Music CD Music Long Loud Live Loud Practice Instrument Vocal Voice Memo Field Explanation Choose this if you want to make settings manually.
Recording 2. Specifying the Recording Quality You can specify the audio quality with which the recording will be made. The audio quality setting is a combination of the Sample Rate and the Rec Mode. The audio quality will affect the size of the file, and will also affect the length of time over which recording can take place with an microSD card. Consider whether audio quality or length of recording are more important for your situation, and choose the quality that’s appropriate for you. 1.
Recording 4. Point the mic toward the source you want to record, and press [REHEARSAL]. The recording level will automatically be set according to the loudest volume that occurs during the specified Rehearsal Time. At the same time, the unit will also perform a test to determine the appropriate sensitivity for the mic. If you’re recording music such as an instrumental or vocal performance, you should play the loudest portion of the song.
Playback / Using the Recorded Data Playing Back Recordings with R-07 1. Access the main screen. 2. Use [ ]/[ ] to select the file that you want to play. MEMO If the display indicates “No Song,” the current folder contains no files that the R-07 can play back. If the display indicates “No Card,” no microSD card has been inserted. 3. Press [ Using Recordings with a Computer Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the R-07 to your computer, and transfer the recorded files to the computer.
Controlling the R-07 from a Mobile Device Using Bluetooth® functionality lets you remotely control the R-07 from a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. ** The app supports iOS and Android. 3. Making Settings on the Mobile Device 1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device. 1. Installing the App “R-07 Remote” 1. From the web browser of your mobile device, access the following URL. http://roland.