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Introducing the R-4

Digital input connector [DIGITAL IN]

If you want to record a digital signal, connect a coaxial-type cable to this connector. The digital input signal
is recorded in stereo on channels 1L and 1R. If you want to record in monaural, you’ll need to change the
Rec Mode
setting in the System Settings menu. For details, refer to
“1 Recording Setup”
(p. 60).

Digital output connector [DIGITAL OUT]

This connector outputs a digital signal. You can use a coaxial-type cable to connect this to a digital
recording device such as a DAT or MD recorder. This connector provides the same audio signal as the
line
output jacks
( ) and
headphone jack
( ), but in digital form.

L connector [L-CONNECTOR]

You can use a stereo mini-mini-plug LANC cable to connect this to a video device that is equipped with a
LANC connector. When you begin recording on your video device, the R-4 will begin recording in tandem.
When you stop recording on your video device, the R-4 will also stop recording.
For details, refer to
“Connecting a video device that has a LANC connector”
(p. 74).

USB connector [USB]

Use the included USB cable to connect this to your computer. Projects recorded on the R-4 can be moved or
copied to your computer. Files from your computer can also be moved or copied to the R-4’s hard disk.

AC adaptor jack [DC IN]

Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.

Cord hook

Use this to secure the AC adaptor cable.

Eject button

Press this when you want to remove the CompactFlash card inserted in the
memory card slot
.

Memory card slot [MEMORY CARD]

You can insert a CompactFlash card into this slot.
Projects you record on the R-4 can be copied to a CompactFlash card for backup or to transfer them to a
computer.
The R-4 is able to use only TYPE 1 CompactFlash memory cards. Microdrive cards are not supported.
For details on handling CompactFlash cards, refer to
“Handling memory cards”
(p. 70).
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