Zoom operation manual Preparations, Using Batteries, Turn power to the MRT-3 on

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Preparations

Preparations

When connections are complete, set the volume as follows.

1.While the playback system is still turned off and the volume is fully turned down, double-check whether all connections have been made correctly.

If cables are connected or disconnected while power is on, or if power is turned on with the volume turned up, damage to the speakers may occur.

2. Turn power to the MRT-3 on.

Set the [POWER] switch to ON.

3.Turn power to the playback system on and set the volume to about midway.

4.While tapping a pad to produce sound,

adjust the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob of the MRT-3 to obtain a suitable volume.

Using Batteries

The MRT-3 can be powered from batteries (not supplied). Follow the steps below to insert the batteries.

1.Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover.

2.Insert four fresh IEC R6 (size AA) batteries into the battery compartment. The use of

alkaline batteries is recommended.

3.Close the battery compartment cover.

NOTE

When using batteries, a flashing dot at the right side of the display means that the batteries are nearly exhausted. Insert fresh batteries as soon as possible.

MRT-3 underside

Four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries

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Contents 8888 Safety Precautions/ Usage Precautions Safety PrecautionsBattery operation AC adapter operationUsage Precautions HandlingContents Introduction MRT-3Rear Panel Names of PartsTop Panel Getting Connected Connection ExampleUsing Batteries Turn power to the MRT-3 onTurn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover PreparationsTerms Used in This Manual PatternPreset kits Kit Kit03 KitPad/Pad Bank User kitsPress the Song key Listening to the Demo SongPress the Function key To switch the kit played by the pads, press the KIT key Playing the Pads Manual PlayPress the Pattern key Hit any padUse the Value +/- keys to select a kit number Using Patterns Pattern Mode A01D05 @05 Playing a Pattern01-3 112114 Changing the Tempo of Pattern PlaybackPress the Function key and then pad 3 Quantize @01EReal-Time Pattern Recording Press the Function key again While holding down the REC key, press the Play keyAdjust the tempo if necessary Tap the pads in accordance with the metronome soundPattern Step Recording Press the REC key To enter a rest, press the REC keyChanging User Pattern Resolution After Recording Changing the User Pattern LengthUse the Value +/- keys to set the new beat Changing the User Pattern BeatUse the Value +/- keys to set the new bar length A05 Copy@05 Copying a Pattern@01 DELErasing a Single User Pattern Pattern mode, select the user pattern to be erased U01 U99@05E ALL DELDeleting All User Patterns Pattern mode, with playback stopped, press the Function keyCreating Your Own Kit Kit Mode Editing a User KitPress the KIT key Press pad 1 or 3 7 to select the item to changeItems common to entire kit 1212Items for individual pads instrument sound Kit Items Pad 1 PAD InstPad 3 Inst Tune Pad 5 Inst PANNorm Pad 7 Inst LevelPad 4 KIT Level Pad 6 PAD Sens05P 51@Copying a Kit Kit mode, select the kit to be used as copy sourceZoom MRT-3 Creating Songs Song Mode What Is a Song?Settings for entire song Settings for individual patterns02 E @23Recording Song Patterns Use the Value +/- keys to select an empty song numberEE02 To proceed to the next step, press the REC keyWhen one song is completed, press the Stop key 01030125 To listen to the song, press the Play keyChanging the Tempo Within a Song Hold down the Tempo key Changing the Song Volume122 When you have selected the kit, press the Function key PATSelecting a Dedicated Song Kit Hold down the Function key0100 Checking the Amount of Remaining Memory for SongsCopying a Song Song mode, press the Function key, and then the Pattern keyDEL Deleting a SongDeleting All Songs If desired, you can delete all songsStrt Controlling the MRT-3 With a Foot SwitchOther Functions A7A5 Use FS01 to set the tempoUse FS01 to control start/pause Use FS01 to control start/stopSynchronizing Playback With an External Device Pattern mode, press the Function key and then pad 6 MidiInt Internal Midi Midi clockMidi Use the Value +/- keys to select the Midi or rMt settingWhen rMt is selected as clock source When the setting is complete, press the Function key again INTPlaying MRT-3 Sounds From an External Midi Component Press and hold the KIT keyPlay the external Midi sequencer or keyboard Setting the Pattern/Song Playback SwingUse the Value +/- keys to adjust the swing amount Setting the Precount for Real-Time Recording Returning the MRT-3 to the Factory Default Condition Hold down the REC key while turning power to the MRT-3 onTroubleshooting Specifications Stereo OUTReference Kit ListMidi Note Number Chart PAD #Instrument List Category Inst # NameHI Hats Pattern List KITPOP01 HIP01 INTRO01 Midi Implementation FCHMidi Implementation Chart Drum MachineIndex DisplayChanging the beat of a user Zoom Corporation