Zoom MRS-4 manual Usage and Safety Precautions, Contents

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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

USAGE

 

Safety Precautions

 

Extreme temperature

AND

 

 

 

 

High humidity or moisture

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Excessive dust or sand

SAFETY

 

 

 

• Excessive vibration or shock

 

 

Caution

 

avoid applying excessive force to the controls. Do not

and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be

 

 

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings

 

Handling

 

 

• Since the MRS-4 is a precision electronic device,

PRECAUTIONS

prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as

 

 

operate the keys or controls with your foot.

follows:

 

• Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or liquids can enter the unit.

 

 

This symbol indicates explanations

 

• Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before

 

 

about extremely dangerous matters. If

 

 

making connections.

 

Warning users ignore this symbol and handle the

 

• Before moving the unit, turn the power off, and

 

 

device the wrong way, serious injury or

 

 

disconnect all cables and the AC adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

death could result.

 

Alterations

 

 

 

 

 

 

This symbol indicates explanations

Caution

Never open the case of the MRS-4 or attempt to

 

 

about dangerous matters. If users ignore

 

modify the product in any way since this can

 

 

 

result in damage to the unit.

 

Caution this symbol and handle the device the

 

 

 

wrong way, bodily injury and damage to

 

In Case of Trouble

 

 

the equipment could result.

 

 

 

 

Caution

If there seems to be a defect or a problem with

 

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions

 

the unit, immediately disconnect the AC adapter

 

 

or remove the batteries to shut off the power.

 

to ensure hazard-free use of the MRS-4.

 

 

 

Then disconnect any other cables connected to

 

 

 

 

 

About power

 

the unit.

Warning

Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we

 

 

 

recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever

 

 

 

 

possible. When powering the unit from the batteries, use

Usage Precautions

 

only an alkaline type.

 

 

 

 

AC adapter operation

Contents

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • •

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Introduction • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Internal configuration

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Recorder section • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Effect section • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Mixer section • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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SmartMedia

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Parts of the MRS-4

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Top panel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Rear panel

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Front panel

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Connections • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Power on/off switching

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Turning power on • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Turning power off

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Operating the unit on batteries

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Basic Operation • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Step 1 Preparations for recording • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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1-1 Creating a new song • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Step 2 Recording the first track

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2-1 Adjusting input sensitivity • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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2-2 Using the insert effect • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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2-3 Selecting a track and recording on it • • • • • • •

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Step 3 Overdubbing

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3-1 Adjusting input sensitivity and

 

 

 

setting the insert effect • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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3-2 Selecting and recording to a track • • • • • • • • •

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Reference [Mixing] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Assigning two inputs to a track • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Adding the input signal to the mixdown • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Linking two tracks (stereo link function) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Reference [Track Editing] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Copying a specified region of data to another

 

location • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Copying the data of an entire track • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Erasing a specified segment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Erasing an entire track • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Exchanging the data of entire tracks • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Reference [Song Functions] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Song menu basic functions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Song menu items • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Creating a new song (SONG NEW) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Reading in an existing song (SONG SELECT) • • • • • • • • •

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Checking the remaining recording time

 

(SONG CAPACITY) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Copying a song (SONG COPY) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Deleting a song (SONG DELETE) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Protecting a song (SONG PROTECT) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Selecting the recording grade (SONG GRADE) • • • • • • •

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Reference [Metronome/MIDI] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Basic metronome settings • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Functions available with MIDI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Synchronizing an external device to the MRS-4 • • • • •

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Contents

Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom AD-0006).

The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard.

Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter.

When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable.

If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.

• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the MRS-4 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the MRS-4, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

Step 4 Mixdown • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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4-1 Preparations for mixdown

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4-2 Adjusting volume/pan/EQ

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4-3

Using the send/return effect • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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4-4

Using the mixdown effect

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Recording on the master recorder • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Reference [Recorder] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Using V-takes• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function) • • • • • • •

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Reference [Other Functions] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Using the tuner • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Formatting a SmartMedia card • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Display adjustments • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Using the AUX IN jacks to save tracks • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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MRS-4 file configuration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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File compatibility with PS-02• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Battery operation

Use four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline or manganese).

The MRS-4 cannot be used for recharging.

Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type.

If the MRS-4 is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the unit.

If batteries leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid.

While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed.

With any type of digital control device, the MRS-4 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

• Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the MRS-4. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

Re-recording only a specified region

 

(Punch-in/out function) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Using manual punch-in/out • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Using auto punch-in/out • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Reference [Locating a Point] • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Moving to a desired point in a song

 

(Locate function) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Switching between time and measure indication • • • •

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Marking a point in a song (marker function) • • • • • • • •

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Assigning a mark • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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MRS-4 Card Manager Software • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 57

Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Playback problems

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Problems with recording • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Problems with effects • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Problems with MIDI

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Other problems • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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MIDI Implementation • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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MIDI implementation • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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MIDI implementation chart • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Environment

Please keep this manual at hand for future

Avoid using your MRS-4 in environments where it will

reference.

Caution be exposed to:

 

Moving to a mark location • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Clearing a mark • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Playing back the same passage repeatedly

 

(A-B Repeat) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Index • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 62

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Contents Simultaneous 4-track playback/2-track recording Flexible track parameter settingsOther sophisticated features Versatile effectsUsage and Safety Precautions ContentsSmartMedia Internal configurationIntroduction Front panel Parts of the MRS-4Top panel Rear panel Parts of the MRS-4Turning power off Power on/off switchingTurning power on ConnectionsNewsong YES no Basic OperationCreating a new song Basic OperationLimit Adjusting input sensitivityUsing the insert effect Insert effect algorithmsSelecting and recording to a track Limit CompAdjusting input sensitivity and setting the insert effect Selecting a track and recording on itPreparations for mixdown Adjusting volume/pan/EQTrack parameters and settings FADE100Hall Using the send/return effectHieq on HIG Room Doble Send/return effect algorithms and parametersHall Room Doble TimeTime Doble Using the mixdown effectPower Send onMixdown effect algorithms Power BoostRecording on the master recorder Boost VocalCombining multiple tracks Bounce function Using V-takesReference Recorder Re-recording only a specified region Punch- in/out function Using manual punch-in/outUsing auto punch-in/out Moving to a desired point in a song Locate function Switching between time and measure indicationReference Locating a Point Moving to a mark location Marking a point in a song marker functionAssigning a mark Clearing a markAssigning two inputs to a track Reference MixingPlaying back the same passage repeatedly A- B Repeat Reference MixingLinking two tracks stereo link function Adding the input signal to the mixdownInput setting parameters and setting range STLCopying a specified region of data to another location Reference Track EditingCopying the data of an entire track Copy Erasing a specified segmentErasing an entire track TR ERSCH T1-1 Exchanging the data of entire tracksChange You can exchange the recorded data of two specified tracksSong menu items Reference Song FunctionsSong menu basic functions Reading in an existing songProtecting a song Copying a song Song CopyDeleting a song Selecting the recording grade Song GradeSynchronizing an external device to the MRS-4 Basic metronome settingsReference Metronome/MIDI Functions available with MidiFormatting a SmartMedia card Using the tunerReference Other Functions TunerDisplay items and setting range Display adjustmentsUsing the AUX in jacks to save tracks ContSpecifications SpecificationsMRS-4 file configuration MRS-4 Card Manager SoftwareTroubleshooting Midi implementation chart Midi implementationIndex Zoom Corporation

MRS-4 specifications

The Zoom MRS-4 is a versatile, portable digital recorder designed to meet the diverse needs of musicians, podcasters, and sound engineers. Launched as part of Zoom's professional recording equipment lineup, the MRS-4 stands out for its impressive combination of features, ease of use, and sound quality.

At its core, the MRS-4 operates with a four-track recording system, allowing artists to layer sounds and create intricate compositions. This capability is particularly beneficial for musicians seeking to record multiple instruments or vocal tracks simultaneously. The device supports a variety of audio formats, enabling users to select between high-quality WAV files or more compressed formats as needed. With a dynamic range of 96 dB, the MRS-4 captures audio with clear detail, making it suitable for both professional and home studio setups.

One of the defining characteristics of the Zoom MRS-4 is its intuitive interface. The device features a backlit LCD screen and straightforward navigation buttons, allowing users to quickly access settings, select tracks, and adjust parameters without getting bogged down in complex menus. This user-friendly design makes the MRS-4 a favorite among both experienced producers and newcomers to digital recording.

The MRS-4 is equipped with a built-in stereo microphone, which can be used for ambient recording or to capture live performances with remarkable clarity. Additionally, it includes XLR inputs that facilitate the connection of external microphones, ensuring flexibility in sound capture. The recorder also boasts various effects such as reverb, chorus, and compression, allowing users to enhance their recordings directly during the tracking process.

Another impressive feature of the MRS-4 is its storage capacity. The device supports SD cards for expanded memory, making it easy to store hours of high-quality recordings. Powering the device is another advantage; the MRS-4 can be operated with standard AA batteries or via an AC adapter, ensuring it’s ready for use wherever creativity strikes.

In summary, the Zoom MRS-4 is an exceptional digital recorder distinguished by its four-track capabilities, high-quality audio formats, and user-friendly design. With features designed for flexibility and ease of use, it serves as an excellent tool for musicians, podcasters, and sound engineers alike, making it a worthy investment for anyone looking to elevate their recording experience.