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Control sync connector [CTRL SYNC]

You can perform clock-synchronized recording of up to 8 channels by connecting two R-44 units with a

mini-type stereo cable via the CTRL SYNC connectors. You can also remotely link recording standby, start,

and stop.

For details, refer to “Remotely linking two connected R-44 units” (p. 73).

* Remote linking does not guarantee that two R-44 units will start recording at the same time.

Digital output jack [DIGITAL OUT]

This connector outputs a digital signal. You can connect digital devices, such as speakers or mixers, with

an coaxial- type cable. This connector provides the same audio signal as the Headphone jack , but in

digital form.

(IEC 60958-3 compliant)

* The volume cannot be adjusted with the Monitor level knob .

Digital input jack [DIGITAL IN]

Connect a XLR type cable to this connector to record a digital signal. The digital input signal is recorded in stereo

on channels 1L and 1R. If you want to record in monaural, you must change the Rec Mode setting in the System

Settings menu. For details, refer to “1 Recording Setup” (p. 66). (IEC 60958-3 compliant)

Rubber Flap

Open this cover to expose the Memory card slot and USB connector.

Memory card slot [MEMORY CARD SLOT]

You can insert a SD memory card into this slot.

USB connector [USB]

You can connect the R-44 to your computer with the included USB cable and move or copy recorded

projects. You can also move or copy files from your computer to the SD memory card.

For details, refer to “Connecting to a computer” (p. 71).

Security Slot [ ]

You can attach a commercial available security wire to prevent theft to this slot.

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AC adaptor jack [DC IN]

You can connect either the included AC adaptor or a commercially available cable for an external power

device.

For details, refer to “Connecting the AC adaptor and turning the power on/off” (p. 24).

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Contents

Main To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. *Windows Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! VARNING CAUTION ADVARSEL Page Page Important Notes Power Supply: Use of Batteries Placement Maintenance Repairs and Data Additional Precautions Before Using Cards Using Memory Cards Copyright Contents Checking the included items Introducing the R-44 Internal mics [MIC-L, MIC-R] Internal speakers The R-44s controls and connectors Top panel Phantom power switches [PHANTOM POWER] Hold switch [HOLD] Low cut switch [LOW CUT] Limiter switch [LIMITER] Power switch [POWER] Effects button [EFFECTS] Exit button [EXIT] Scrub dial [SCRUB/VALUE] Marker [MARKER]/Cursor buttons [] [] [] [] PREV button [PREV] NEXT button [NEXT] Play button [PLAY] Enter/Finder button [ENTER/FINDER] Display Front panel Control sync connector [CTRL SYNC] Digital output jack [DIGITAL OUT] Digital input jack [DIGITAL IN] Rubber Flap Side panel (left) Grounding terminal Line output jacks [LINE OUT] Combo input jacks 14 Side panel (right) Battery compartment Bottom panel The Main screen Display While playing or stopped The Mixer screen Remaining time Channel names Output assignments Channel level sliders Channel level meters Monitor level meters The Main screen While recording Time counter Recordable time Total recording time Remaining SD memory card capacity Remaining buffuer capacity Monaural projects Projects ABC-4.pjt MONOx4 MONOx2 Project Name Project Name BC-5.wav STEREOx2 ABC-6.pjt 4CH Getting ready to use the R-44 Turning on the power 1 2 3 Turning off the power Installing batteries and turning on the power Getting ready to use the R-44 Battery life Battery status Using external power sources Setting final voltage 2 3 4 Preparing the SD memory card Inserting the SD memory card Removing the SD memory card When using a SD memory card with the R-44 for the first time. The SD memory card write protect feature (LOCK) Recording Recording from a connected mic Microphone Adjust the input LEVEL and SENS Turn this ON if you're using a condenser mic. Adjusting the input levels 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Difference between sensitivity and input level Page 2. 3. 6. Recording from the internal mics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. 3. 4. Recording digital audio from a digital device 2. 4. Simultaneously recording sound from connected mics and a digital device Page 2. 4. Simultaneously recording sound from connected external mics and the internal mics Page 1. 2. 3. Recording digital audio from an analog device 3. 4. Simultaneously recording sound from connected mics and an analog device Page Playing back Connections before playback Connecting a mixer or other analog device Connecting headphones Connecting amplified speakers Connecting a device having a digital input port 2 3 value. Setup before playback Player Setup 1 2 and press the [ENTER] button. Speaker settings 1 2 3 volume for listening. Playing back Normal playback 1 where you want to assign a marker. 2 Markers Number of markers in the project Marker information Number of markers youve passed 1 2 Repeat playback (A-B REPEAT) Please note Manipulating a project (Finder) Selecting a project (Select) 1 2 3 Renaming a project (Rename) 1 2 3 4 Copying a project (Copy) 1 2 3 4 Moving a project (Move) Deleting a project (Delete) 1 2 3 4 Creating a new folder (Make Folder) 1 2 3 4 Repairing a project (Repair) 1 2 3 4 Setting sound quality (Effects settings) Effect types provided on the R-44 1 2 3 Applying effects 5 6 7 8 9 Effects Setting sound quality (Effects settings) 4: Enhancer 5: Comp&DeEsser 6: MS-Mic System setup 2 3 4 5 6 Example operations Recording Setup Date & Time settings 2 3 4 2 Project Name settings Formatting and Checking the SD memory card 2 3 4 5 Executing Factory Reset (Restoring factory default settings) 2 3 4 5 System Menu 1 Recording Setup Page 2 Player Setup 3 Speaker 4 Display Setup 5 System Setup 6 Date & Time 7 Project Name 9 Factory Reset 8 SD Card Appendix 1 2 3 Connecting to a computer Connecting the R-44 to your computer Disconnecting the R-44 from a computer Windows Vista, Windows XP, Window 2000 1 2 3 4 5 Remotely linking two connected R-44 units Messages Troubleshooting Cannot close the connection with the R-44 Problems with recording Cannot record Recorded audio is distorted Pan (stereo image) is not stored correctly Even though the recording levels are set, the sound is distorted when an effect is turned on The SD Card Slow! message is shown Troubleshooting Problems with playback No sound No sound from the Internal speakers Skips occur in the sound Problems with R-44 operation Main specifications Recorder Section Input and Output Main specifications USB Port Other Terminals Built-In Effects Control Others Block diagram R-44_e_new.book 81 Memory DSP A/D Index Numerics A B C H I L M N R S T U W R-44 4-Channel Monitoring Chart R-44_e_new.book 85 Format: MONOx4 TING Output Jack TING Output Jack Output Select Page To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. *Windows Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! 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