Roland AR-200 owner manual

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Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" ( p. 2, p. 3). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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Contents Page Using the Unit Safely Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Before Using PC CardsContents Mode SW Settings Troubleshooting Error messages Regarding CardsMidi Implementation Midi Implementation Chart Specification AppendicesMain Features Front panel Panel DescriptionsRear panel Bottom chassisRefer also to DC power supply p Turning On the PowerAttaching the Rubber Feet Included Items InstallationRack Mounting Important Notes on Heat Radiation Attaching the Card Protector InstallationRack-Mounting the AR-200 Device with the AR-200 Control Output Connectors p Using the Control Input and Output ConnectorsExamples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200 Together with Other Equipment System ExamplesControlling the AR-200 With Midi Signals Midi Control p Using the Midi ConnectorsExamples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200 Repeat Playback of the Same Phrase What You Can Do Usage TipsPlaying a Variety of Phrases in Succession Types of Usable Cards Cards Handled by the AR-200Card Storage Times and Number of Phrases Formatting a CardImportant Notes on Handling Cards Procedure for Formatting CardsCards Handled by the AR-200 Card Compatibility with Other Models in the AR Series If You’re Using a Legacy ModelRecording Audio Connecting External DevicesRecording Units-Phrases Monitor Output During Recording and Recording StandbyRDAC-Gradesampling frequency REC Mode SW-3 Procedure for RecordingRecording Audio Amount of cardCard Audio Recording Time Chart P.53 RDAC-Mode Signal Processing FormatREC Mode SW 4What is mono recording Recording Type Stereo/MonoREC Mode SWLine Thru Output Switching the Power On ProcedureImportant Notes on Making ConnectionsInformation Recorded on the Card Checking What You RecordedPress the Play button and the phrase will playback Playback Using the Panel Manual PlaybackDeleting Single Phrases Deleting PhrasesDeleting All Phrases Procedure for Recording Midi What is a Midi Phrase?Recording and Playing Midi Data Midi Phrase PhrasesPlayback Using Control Input and Other Input Procedure for Playing Back MidiRecording and Playing Midi Data Midi Phrase Manual playbackPlayback By Card Data Selecting the Control Input Mode AR-200 SettingsAssigning Phrases to the Terminals Operational Specifications for Control Input Playback Operational Specifications for Direct Playback Last-InBasic Operation of Direct Playback Reverse Priority Priority OrderConnectors Used in Binary Playback What Is Binary Playback?/Use and ApplicationsSpecifying Phrases in Binary Notation Binary Playback To Specify Phrases with Binary Signals Operational Specifications of Binary PlaybackBasic Operation of Binary Playback Phrase Number / Binary Signal chart What is Terminal Rec/Use and Applications Operational Specifications of Interval PlaybackRepeated Playback of Phrases Interval Playback Basic Operation of Interval PlaybackOperational Specifications for Terminal Rec Connecting EquipmentConnectors Used in Terminal Rec Presence or Absence of PhrasesPlayback Switching the Terminal Recording ModeErase 001 00000000 Important Note on Using the Control Input and Output Ports What is the Busy Out Signal?/ Connecting DevicesOutput of Busy Out Signals In Dual Mono Mode p Starting Another Device Busy OutOutput of Control Out Signals In Dual Mono Mode p What is the Control Out Signal? Connecting DevicesControlling Another Device Control Out Memo Applications Guide Playback of Phrases Using Midi Signals Controlling the AR-200 with Midi Signals Midi controlWhat is Midi Control?/What You Can Do Using Midi Control When Playing Back Midi Phrases Using Midi Signals Controlling the AR-200 with Midi Signals Midi controlAssignment of Phrases to Note Numbers Midi Note Map Midi Control Signals That Can Be Received Receive Messages Midi Receive channel Settings Midi channelProcedure for Making the Midi Receive Channel Settings Midi Note OutWhat is AR-LINK?/What You Can Do Using AR-LINK Playback with AR-LINK SignalsExample of Connecting to an Synchronized Audio PhraseSelecting the AR-200’s Operation AR Settings ProcedureOther Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Line Out Thru Setting During Phrase PlaybackTo Users of the AR-2000/100 Legacy Models Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Line Thru Output SpecificationsAppendices About recording TroubleshootingAbout playback About playback and recording of Midi phrasesOthers TroubleshootingCard made on the AR-3000 Fig.er-3 Error messagesRegarding Cards Card Audio Recording Time ChartRecorded Phrase Data Settings When a Card Is FormattedAppendices Midi settings AR-3000 settings that can be usedAR-LINK Setting Mode Switch Specifications Mode SW SettingsDC power supply Control I/O Connector specificationsReceive data Media Player Section Midi ImplementationControl Change Program ChangeMidi Time Code Midi ImplementationMidi Machine Control MMC Transmitted message which are produced Transmitted message which are receivedRecognized message for sync Message not memorized during recording Transmit data Midi Recorder Section Messages received for detecting trouble in Midi connectionExclusive Communication Parameter Address MapExclusive Address Table Phrase Select AR-200/3000 Midi Implementation Midi Recording Section Specification Specification Dimentions Input/Output StandardAR-LINK IndexAfrica InformationAvis 02235223 ’03-8-7N