Edirol R-44 Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If you experience difficulties, read this section first. It contains tips on how to resolve various problems.

Cannot close the connection with the R-44

When using Windows and if Explorer or any other software referencing the SD memory card is open when

you attempt to close the USB connection between the R-44 and your computer, the error message “An error

occurred while removing USB mass storage device – Unable to close device ‘unspecified volume.’ Please

execute Stop Device again later.” appears, and you will be unable to disconnect the R-44.

Close all software or windows that are referencing the SD memory card. Then execute “Safely remove hard

disk” once again.

Cannot record

You cannot record correctly if the input level specified with the Input level knobs is too low. Please set

the input level correctly.

Refer to: “Adjusting the input levels” (p. 30)

When recording from connected microphones, make sure that the microphones are properly connected to

the XLR input connectors.

Also check the setting of the Phantom power switch.

Refer to: “Phantom power switches [PHANTOM POWER]” (p. 10)

You cannot record correctly if the Input Select system setting is wrong.

Refer to: “System setup” (p. 60)

Recorded audio is distorted

The audio is distorted if the input level is too high. Refer to “Adjusting the input levels” (p. 30), and

use the Input level knobs to adjust the level appropriately.

In some cases, the sound may be distorted because an effect has been applied while recording. You should

adjust the input level with the effect applied. Adjust the effect parameters so that distortion does not

appear.

Problems with the computer

Problems with recording

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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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