Zoom MRS-4 manual Reference Song Functions, Song menu basic functions, Song menu items

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Reference [Song Functions]

This section describes how to create a new song, how to read in an existing song, and how to perform other song related operations.

Song menu basic functions

Song number

SONG01

4.Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The screen for the item selected in step 3 appears.

The subsequent steps differ for each item. For details, see the following section.

Song menu items

Reading in an existing song

(SONG SELECT)

To read in an existing song from the SmartMedia card, proceed as follows.

1.Select "SnG SEL" on the song menu, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display changes as follows.

The song menu that appears when you press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER] key lets you perform various song related functions. The basic operation principles described below are similar for most items.

1.While the main screen is shown, press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER]

key.

The number of the currently selected song (01 – 15) appears on the display. This is the top screen of the song menu.

2.Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The first item of the song menu appears.

SNG NEW

3.Use the left/right [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to call up the desired

item.

The song menu has the following items.

Operation steps for the various song items are described here.

Creating a new song (SONG NEW)

To create a new song on the SmartMedia card, proceed as follows.

1. Select "SnG nEW" on the song

menu, and press the [ENTER/YES]

key.

Song number

SEL 01

2.Use the up/down [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to select the song

number.

Only songs with recorded data can be selected.

3.Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The song is read into the memory of the MRS-4, and the main screen returns.

Reference [Song Functions]

Song menu items

Item

Display

Description

SONG NEW

SNG NEW

Create a new song

 

 

 

SONG SELECT

SNG SEL

Read in an existing song.

 

 

 

SONG CAPACITY

CAPCITY

Show the remaining recording capacity based on the

 

 

currently selected recording grade setting.

 

 

 

SONG COPY

SNGCOPY

Copy the contents of an entire song to an empty song.

 

 

 

 

 

Delete an existing song.

SONG DELETE

SNG DEL

* This item does not appear if the currently selected

 

 

song is protected.

 

 

 

SONG PROTECT

PROTECT

Protect a song from accidental deletion or overwriting.

 

 

 

SONG GRADE

 

Set the recording grade (sound quality).

GRADE

* This item does not appear for songs that are already

 

 

recorded.

 

 

 

The indication "YES NO" appears on the display.

YES NO

NOTE

The maximum number of songs that can be stored on one SmartMedia card is 15 (song numbers 01 – 15), provided that there is enough capacity. If there are no more empty song numbers, the indication "SnG FUL" is shown on the display, and this item cannot be selected.

2.Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

A new song is created, and the main screen returns. The lowest available song number is automatically assigned to the song.

Checking the remaining recording time (SONG CAPACITY)

To check the remaining recording time for the currently selected song, proceed as follows.

1.Select "CAPACity" on the song menu, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The remaining recording capacity of the song (calculated for monaural tracks) is shown on the display.

802000

NOTE

This display is for reference only. It cannot be changed.

The capacity depends on the selected recording grade.

2.To return to the song menu, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

Reference [Song Functions]

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Contents Flexible track parameter settings Other sophisticated featuresSimultaneous 4-track playback/2-track recording Versatile effectsUsage and Safety Precautions ContentsInternal configuration IntroductionSmartMedia Parts of the MRS-4 Top panel Rear panelFront panel Parts of the MRS-4Power on/off switching Turning power onTurning power off ConnectionsBasic Operation Creating a new songNewsong YES no Basic OperationAdjusting input sensitivity Using the insert effectLimit Insert effect algorithmsSelecting and recording to a track Limit CompAdjusting input sensitivity and setting the insert effect Selecting a track and recording on itAdjusting volume/pan/EQ Track parameters and settingsPreparations for mixdown FADE100Using the send/return effect Hieq on HIGHall Send/return effect algorithms and parameters Hall RoomRoom Doble Doble TimeUsing the mixdown effect PowerTime Doble Send onPower Boost Recording on the master recorderMixdown effect algorithms Boost VocalUsing V-takes Reference RecorderCombining multiple tracks Bounce function Using manual punch-in/out Using auto punch-in/outRe-recording only a specified region Punch- in/out function Switching between time and measure indication Reference Locating a PointMoving to a desired point in a song Locate function Marking a point in a song marker function Assigning a markMoving to a mark location Clearing a markReference Mixing Playing back the same passage repeatedly A- B RepeatAssigning two inputs to a track Reference MixingAdding the input signal to the mixdown Input setting parameters and setting rangeLinking two tracks stereo link function STLReference Track Editing Copying the data of an entire trackCopying a specified region of data to another location Erasing a specified segment Erasing an entire trackCopy TR ERSExchanging the data of entire tracks ChangeCH T1-1 You can exchange the recorded data of two specified tracksReference Song Functions Song menu basic functionsSong menu items Reading in an existing songCopying a song Song Copy Deleting a songProtecting a song Selecting the recording grade Song GradeBasic metronome settings Reference Metronome/MIDISynchronizing an external device to the MRS-4 Functions available with MidiUsing the tuner Reference Other FunctionsFormatting a SmartMedia card TunerDisplay adjustments Using the AUX in jacks to save tracksDisplay items and setting range ContSpecifications MRS-4 file configurationSpecifications MRS-4 Card Manager SoftwareTroubleshooting Midi implementation chart Midi implementationIndex Zoom Corporation

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