Edirol R-4Pro Manual do Utilizador Página 1

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10Introducing the R-4 Profig.panel-1.eps_50Hold switch [HOLD]By selecting the HOLD ON position, you can disable the panel buttons so that unwanted ope

100Main specifications● USB InterfaceA Type Connector (For USB Storage device)Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 Mass Storage Device Class.B Type Connector (For

101Block diagramINPUT2/RINPUT1/LHDDEDITD/AINPUT4/RINPUT3/LDIGITAL AUDIO INA/DA/DA/DA/DLRLINE OUT1/L2/RUSB 2.0/1.1Data Transfer to PCDIGITAL AUDIO OUTL

102IndexNumerics3-Band EQ ... 624CH ...

103IndexHDD Unformatted ... 94HDD Utility ... 6

104IndexPREV ... 13PREV button ...

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*04450201- 02*InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your

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

12Introducing the R-4 Profig.panel-1.eps_50Cursor/Monitor Select buttons [CURSOR/MONITOR SELECT]Use these buttons to select items shown in the display

13Introducing the R-4 Profig.panel-2.eps_50DisplayThis shows information about the R-4 Pro’s status.For details, refer to “Display” (p. 18).PREV butto

14Introducing the R-4 ProPower connector [DC IN]You can connect either the included power conversion cable or a commercially available cable for an ex

15Introducing the R-4 ProHeadphone jack [PHONES]You can connect a set of headphones with this jack. Use the monitor level knob () to adjust the volume

16Introducing the R-4 Profig.panel-3.eps_50XLR input connectors 1–4These are analog audio input connectors compatible with mic preamps. They accept ei

17Introducing the R-4 ProBattery compartmentInstall batteries here if you want to operate the R-4 Pro on battery power. The orientation in which you m

18Introducing the R-4 ProThe Main screenThe R-4 Pro Main screen shows information about the project and the operational status of the R-4 Pro.You can

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

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20Introducing the R-4 ProThe Main screenThe R-4 Pro Main screen displays information about the project and the operational status of the R-4 Pro.You c

21Introducing the R-4 ProWhen the [DISPLAY] button is pressed twice while the Main screen is showing, the display changes to show the recording buffer

22Introducing the R-4 ProOn the R-4 Pro, the data that you record and play back is handled as a project. On the hard disk, each project actually consi

23Introducing the R-4 ProStereo projectsfig.project-S1.epsFour-channel projects* If you want to load these files onto your computer, make sure that y

24Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro921To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off the p

25Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning

26Getting ready to use the R-4 Pro Types of batteries you can use• AA alkaline batteries (LR6)• AA nickel metal-hydride (HR15/51)(The R-4 Pro cannot

27Getting 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 batteri

28Getting ready to use the R-4 ProWhen using the R-4 Pro on battery power, a battery icon is shown in the lower right of the display. As the battery r

29Getting ready to use the R-4 ProUsing external power sourcesWhen using an external power supply, be sure to set the final voltage.The final voltage

3USING THE UNIT SAFELY...001• Before using this unit, mak

30RecordingThe following describes how to record audio from a mic connected to a R-4 Pro XLR input connector.fig.mic-1.eps● ConnectionsConnect your mi

31Recording● sensitivity/Input level knobsThese knobs adjust sensitivity/input levels.When recording in stereo x2, these knobs control the following s

32Recording● Record button [REC]If you want to begin recording immediately, press the [REC] button.● Other settingsIf you want to monitor the sound be

33RecordingThe following describes how to record an audio source via the R-4 Pro internal mics.● Phantom power switchTurn this OFF.fig.input-intmic.ep

34RecordingThe following describes how to record from a digital device connected to the R-4 Pro digital input connector.fig.digital.eps● ConnectionsCo

35RecordingYou 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 c

36RecordingYou can record sound both from the mics connected to R-4 Pro XLR input connectors 3 and 4 and the internal mics.fig.input-analog.eps● Syste

37Playing backThis 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 se

38Playing backThe following describes how to connect devices with digital input ports, such as mixers, speakers, or recording devices.fig.basic-disp.e

39Playing backfig.recording-1.eps1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.The system menu screen appears in the display.fig.player-setup2.eps2Use the [CURSO

4013• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the s

40Playing backYou can use the R-4 Pro internal speakers to monitor the sound without having to connect headphones or other equipment.fig.recording-1.e

41Playing backAfter performing the steps described in “Connections before playback” (p. 37) and “Setup before playback” (p. 39), proceed as follows.1S

42Playing backYou can assign markers at desired locations in a project. Then you can use the button or button to move backward or forward to a marker

43Playing backYou can repeatedly play back between two points (A-B) in the project. Simply assign points A and B during playback, and the playback wil

44Finder functionsThe R-4 Pro saves projects as files on its internal hard disk. You can use the Finder functions to select a project from numerous fo

45Finder functionsfig.finder-1.eps1While the Main screen is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the figu

46Finder functionsfig.finder-1.eps1While the Main screen is shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the figu

47Finder functionsfig.finder-1.eps1While the Main screen is shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the figu

48Finder functions* 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 proj

49Finder functionsfig.finder-1.eps1While the Main screen is shown in the display, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. The Finder screen shown in the illu

5Important Notes291aIn addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3 and 4, please read and observe the following:Power Supply:

50Finder functionsfig.new-folder.eps5A folder named NewFolder is created.Projects are shown in alphabetical order, and folders are shown in alphabetic

51EditingYou can edit the projects that you have recorded with the R-4 Pro directly on the R-4 Pro.* Executing any of these editing commands leaves th

52Editingfig.wave-4.eps4In the same way, move to the end (point ) of the region you want to extract, and press the [ENTER] button.* The value of point

53EditingThis command divides a project at the point you specify in the waveform. Two new projects are created.Playback, stop, scrub dial, shuttle dia

54Editingfig.wave-divide.eps5The divided project is saved as two new projects with the same name as the original project but with “-1” and “-2” append

55EditingThis command appends another project (of the same format) onto the end of the currently selected project. The two files are joined to create

56Editingfig.wave-combine.eps5The combined projects are saved as a new project with the same name as the original project but with “-1” appended to it

57EditingIf the currently selected project consists of multiple files (MONO x2, MONO x3, MONO x4, STEREO x2), this command merges them into a single c

58EditingThis command changes the timecode for the data recorded in BWF format.* The Edit Timecode screen does not display for non-BWF formatted data.

59Effects settingsThe 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 e

6Important NotesHandling Hard DisksImportant Performance and Image Data811• Once a hard disk fails to function normally, all data that has been stored

60Effects settingsYou can adjust the R-4 Pro effects not only while standing-by for recording or playback, but also while you listen to the sound duri

61Effects settingsfig.effect-link2.eps4Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to specify the channels to be linked.fig.effect-play2.eps5In the same way, set the “

62Effects settings1: 3-Band EQ2: Graphic EQ3: Noise GateEffectsNo. Parameter nameRange of valuesDefaultvaluesExplanation1 MID-F200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 40

63Effects settings4: Enhancer5: Comp&DeEsser6: MS-Mic* You can adjust the stereo dispersion during recording or playback. This case is limited to

64System setupYou can make settings related to the R-4 Pro system when performing initial settings for recording or playback. Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTE

65System setupYou can use the same procedure to make the settings listed below. As an example, we will show how to make Recording Setup settings.Recor

66System setupfig.recording-1.eps1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.The System Menu screen is shown in the display.fig.recording-2.eps2Use the [CURSOR

67System setupfig.recording-1.eps1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.The System Menu screen is shown in the display.fig.data-1.eps2Use the [CURSOR] but

68System setupfig.pj-name1.eps1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.The System Menu screen is shown in the display.fig.pj-name2.eps2Use the [CURSOR] butt

69System setupfig.hd-uti1.eps1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.The System Menu screen is shown in the display.fig.hd-uti2.eps2Use the [CURSOR] button

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

70System setupfig.hd-uti1.eps1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.The System Menu screen is shown in the display.fig.hd-uti2.eps2Use the [CURSOR] button

71System setupfig.Fact-uti1.eps1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.The System Menu screen is shown in the display.fig.fact-reset.eps2Use the [CURSOR] b

72System setupThe values in boldface are the default values.* You cannot make Recording Setup settings during recording or playback.System Menu1 Recor

73System setupRec ModeMONOx1One-channel recording to one monaural fileThis selects the structure of the project file that is created during recording.

74System setupPre Record-ingOFF, 1–29 secYou can specify the length of time that the sound is captured “retroactively,” starting from before the momen

75System setup2 Player SetupParameter Value FunctionPlay ModeSingleThis selects the playback mode. Only the selected project will play.SequentialAll p

76System setupfig.date-1a.epsYou can set the date and time.If Project Name is set to Date, the time you specify here is used to set the date in the pr

77System setupYou 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,

78System setupYou can perform utility commands on a external memory device connected to the R-4 Pro. You can not execute USB Storage Utility commands

79AppendixAn 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 t

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

80Appendixfig.usb-mount.eps2. Use the [CURSOR] button to select 10 USB Storage Utility, and press the [ENTER] button.When the connection to an externa

81Appendixfig.usb-unmo.eps2. Use the [CURSOR] button to select 10 USB Storage Utility, and press the [ENTER] button.The USB Storage Utility starts as

82AppendixYou 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 Pr

83AppendixThe following describes how to close the connection between your computer and the R-4 Pro. You must use the procedure described below to clo

84AppendixR-4 Pro supports synchronization with and recording of SMPTE timecode.The R-4 Pro can be synchronized with a device supporting timecode.fig.

85Appendixfig.time-code-2.eps3Use the [CURSOR] button to select 1 Setup, and press the [ENTER] button.The Timecode Setup screen is shown.fig.time-code

86AppendixSetting the internal timecode start timefig.recording-1.eps1Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro.The display shows the System Menu scree

87AppendixSynchronize 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 devi

88AppendixSetting the REC-RUN timecode start timefig.recording-1.eps1Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro.The display shows the System Menu screen

89Application guideBefore 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 s

9Introducing the R-4 Profig.panel-1.eps_50Internal mics [MIC-L, MIC-R]These are stereo mics built into the R-4 Pro. The audio entering MIC-L is record

90Application guideThese basic settings are used for recording birdsongs or similar outdoor sounds. Since batteries are required for outdoor use, thes

91Application guideThese basic settings are used for using the R-4 Pro to record audio while filming video. If recording outdoors, you can use the set

92Application guideYou 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 st

93Application guideYou can use this feature to record four channels simultaneously. You can use channels 3 and 4 to record from the connected mics and

94MessagesThis section explains the most important messages that may appear in the R-4 Pro’s displayMessage StatusInt-Batt Low!The remaining charge fo

95TroubleshootingIf you experience difficulties, read this section first. It contains tips on how to resolve various problems.Cannot close the connect

96TroubleshootingPan (stereo image) is not stored correctlyIf the limiter is turned on, it will respond to the levels of each channel, meaning that wh

97TroubleshootingNo soundIf the monitor level knob is turned too far down, the volume may be too low for you to hear. Gradually raise the monitor leve

98TroubleshootingPower does not turn onMake sure that the AC adapter is correctly connected.If using batteries, make sure that each battery is securel

99Main specifications● Channels4● Signal ProcessingSignal ProcessingAD/DA Conversion: 24 bitsSampling Frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96/192 kHz● Data Types (