Roland AR-200 owner manual Contents

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY	2
IMPORTANT NOTES	4
Main Features	7
Panel Descriptions	8
Important Notes on Making Connections and Switching the Power On and Off	9
Turning On the Power	9
Installation	10
Attaching the Rubber Feet (Included Items)	10
Rack Mounting (Important Notes on Heat Radiation)	10
Attaching the Card Protector	11
Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200	12
Together with Other Equipment (System Examples)	12
Using the Control Input and Output Connectors	12
Using the MIDI Connectors	13
What You Can Do (Usage Tips)	14
Repeat Playback of the Same Phrase	14
Playing a Variety of Phrases in Succession	14
Cards Handled by the AR-200	15
Types of Usable Cards	15
Card Storage Times and Number of Phrases	15
Formatting a Card	15
Important Notes on Handling Cards	16
Card Compatibility with Other Models in the AR Series	17
Recording Audio	18
Recording Units—Phrases	18
Connecting External Devices	18
Procedure for Recording	19
Required Settings for Recording Audio Signals (Recording Settings)	19
Procedure	22
Checking What You Recorded	23
Information Recorded on the Card	23
Playback Using the Panel (Manual Playback)	24
Deleting Phrases	25
Deleting Single Phrases	25
Deleting All Phrases	25
Recording and Playing MIDI Data (MIDI Phrase)	26
What is a MIDI Phrase?	26
Connecting External Devices	26
Procedure for Recording MIDI Phrases	26
Procedure for Playing Back MIDI Phrases	27
Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors)	28
What Is No-voltage/Make-contact?	28
Types of Control Input Playback	28
Types of Control Input Recording	28
Playback By Card Data	28
Cards Created on the AR-3000, AR-2000, or AR-1	28
Card made on the AR-100/200	28
AR-200 Settings	29
Playing Back Phrases Assigned to the Connectors (Direct Playback)	30

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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 PowerRack Mounting Important Notes on Heat Radiation InstallationAttaching the Rubber Feet Included Items Rack-Mounting the AR-200 InstallationAttaching the Card Protector 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 ExamplesExamples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200 Using the Midi ConnectorsControlling the AR-200 With Midi Signals Midi Control p Playing a Variety of Phrases in Succession What You Can Do Usage TipsRepeat Playback of the Same Phrase Types of Usable Cards Cards Handled by the AR-200Card Storage Times and Number of Phrases Formatting a CardCards Handled by the AR-200 Procedure for Formatting CardsImportant Notes on Handling Cards 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 4Line Thru Output Recording Type Stereo/MonoREC Mode SWWhat is mono recording 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 All Phrases Deleting PhrasesDeleting Single 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 Assigning Phrases to the Terminals AR-200 SettingsSelecting the Control Input Mode Operational Specifications for Control Input Playback Operational Specifications for Direct Playback Last-InBasic Operation of Direct Playback Reverse Priority Priority OrderSpecifying Phrases in Binary Notation Binary Playback What Is Binary Playback?/Use and ApplicationsConnectors Used in Binary Playback Basic Operation of Binary Playback Operational Specifications of Binary PlaybackTo Specify Phrases with Binary Signals 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 PhrasesErase Switching the Terminal Recording ModePlayback 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 OutControlling Another Device Control Out What is the Control Out Signal? Connecting DevicesOutput of Control Out Signals In Dual Mono Mode p Memo Applications Guide What is Midi Control?/What You Can Do Using Midi Control Controlling the AR-200 with Midi Signals Midi controlPlayback of Phrases Using Midi Signals Assignment of Phrases to Note Numbers Midi Note Map Controlling the AR-200 with Midi Signals Midi controlWhen Playing Back Midi Phrases Using Midi Signals 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 ProcedureTo Users of the AR-2000/100 Legacy Models Line Out Thru Setting During Phrase PlaybackOther Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Line Thru Output SpecificationsAppendices About recording TroubleshootingAbout playback About playback and recording of Midi phrasesCard made on the AR-3000 TroubleshootingOthers Fig.er-3 Error messagesRegarding Cards Card Audio Recording Time ChartAppendices Settings When a Card Is FormattedRecorded Phrase Data AR-LINK Setting AR-3000 settings that can be usedMidi settings Mode Switch Specifications Mode SW SettingsDC power supply Control I/O Connector specificationsReceive data Media Player Section Midi ImplementationControl Change Program ChangeMidi Machine Control MMC Midi ImplementationMidi Time Code Recognized message for sync Transmitted message which are receivedTransmitted message which are produced 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