Roland AR-200 owner manual Main Features

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Main Features

High-quality Recording and Playback

Thanks to Roland’s innovative RDAC system, you can enjoy high-quality, recording and playback using less data. You can select recording settings that suit the situation and the capacity of the card (sampling frequency: 6 levels, recording mode: 4 levels). This ensures support for recording and playback in a variety of situations and uses.

What you record and the settings are all saved on the card, so you can change situations rapidly simply by changing cards. The AR-200 can record and play back up to a maximum of 250 phrases (using cards created on Roland’s AR-3000 allows playback of up to 1000 phrases).

Audio Recording System with No Moving Parts

An audio recording system that uses PC cards and has no moving parts is employed. The system has no rotating parts or drive mechanism, so it’s practically maintenance free. It provides excellent sound quality and superior reliability.

A Variety of Control Jacks for a Wide Range of Playback Methods

As connectors to use for control, the unit features a Control In jack, MIDI connectors, and AR-LINK connectors. This lets you select from a variety of playback methods and create systems matched to usage and situations.

Compact Body for Easy Portability

The compact half-rack size body takes little space, and can be conveniently transported. If a separately sold RAD-50 rack mount adaptor is used, the AR-200 can be installed in an EIA rack.

MIDI Connectors Allow for Play of Musical Instruments and Syncing with Video

Since the unit is equipped with MIDI connectors, you can record and play back MIDI signals. You can play an electronic musical instrument automatically, just like playing back an audio phrase.

Control of recording/playback using MIDI signals is also supported. This means you can use MTC and MMC signals to obtain recording/playback that is synchronized to video and other external devices.

Multi-track Operation–AR-LINK Feature

The AR-LINK feature lets you link the unit to up to 31 other units to create a completely synchronized multi-track system. The AR-3000 is required as a master control device.

Capable of DC-Powered Operation

Since external DC power supply is also supported, a wide variety of applications are possible.

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Contents Page Using the Unit Safely Page Before Using PC Cards Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceContents Appendices Troubleshooting Error messages Regarding CardsMode SW Settings Midi Implementation Midi Implementation Chart SpecificationMain Features Bottom chassis Panel DescriptionsFront panel Rear panelRefer 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 Together with Other Equipment System Examples Using the Control Input and Output ConnectorsDevice with the AR-200 Control Output Connectors p Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200Controlling 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 Formatting a Card Cards Handled by the AR-200Types of Usable Cards Card Storage Times and Number of PhrasesImportant 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 ModelMonitor Output During Recording and Recording Standby Connecting External DevicesRecording Audio Recording Units-PhrasesAmount of card Procedure for RecordingRDAC-Gradesampling frequency REC Mode SW-3 Recording AudioCard 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 Making Connections ProcedureSwitching the Power On Important Notes onInformation 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 Phrases What is a Midi Phrase?Procedure for Recording Midi Recording and Playing Midi Data Midi PhraseManual playback Procedure for Playing Back MidiPlayback Using Control Input and Other Input Recording and Playing Midi Data Midi PhrasePlayback By Card Data Selecting the Control Input Mode AR-200 SettingsAssigning Phrases to the Terminals Priority Order Operational Specifications for Direct Playback Last-InOperational Specifications for Control Input Playback Basic Operation of Direct Playback Reverse PriorityConnectors 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 Basic Operation of Interval Playback Operational Specifications of Interval PlaybackWhat is Terminal Rec/Use and Applications Repeated Playback of Phrases Interval PlaybackPresence or Absence of Phrases Connecting EquipmentOperational Specifications for Terminal Rec Connectors Used in Terminal RecPlayback Switching the Terminal Recording ModeErase 001 00000000 Starting Another Device Busy Out What is the Busy Out Signal?/ Connecting DevicesImportant Note on Using the Control Input and Output Ports Output of Busy Out Signals In Dual Mono Mode pOutput 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 Note Out Midi Receive channel Settings Midi channelMidi Control Signals That Can Be Received Receive Messages Procedure for Making the Midi Receive Channel SettingsSynchronized Audio Phrase Playback with AR-LINK SignalsWhat is AR-LINK?/What You Can Do Using AR-LINK Example of Connecting to anSelecting 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 playback and recording of Midi phrases TroubleshootingAbout recording About playbackOthers 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 specificationsProgram Change Midi ImplementationReceive data Media Player Section Control 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 Parameter Address Map Messages received for detecting trouble in Midi connectionTransmit data Midi Recorder Section Exclusive CommunicationExclusive 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