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Copyright

●Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

●Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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*MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON

Multimedia Corporation.

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*MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

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Contents

Check the contents of the package Easy Start Guide Using the Unit Safely Never install the unit in any of the following Locations Do not open or modify in any way the unit or Its AC adaptor Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Important Notes Maintenance Additional Precautions Copyright Multimedia Corporation SD logo Sdhc logo Contents Connecting to Your Computer Settings for the R-05Error Messages Troubleshooting Specifications What You Can Do with the R-05 Record vocalsRecording Vocals p Record outdoors Recording Outdoors p Record a meeting Record from cassette or CD Use as an audio player Use as a music practice partner Names of Things and What They Do This is a stereo mic built into the R-05 pThis shows various types of information for the R-05 This button lets you change the playback speed p Button Input + buttons VOL + buttonsYou’ll also use this button to confirm a selection Use this if you want to connect an external mic p Buttons that can be operated even if the Hold switch is on MIC Gain switch Limiter switch LOW CUT switchYou can connect headphones here p Insert the SD card into this slot p MIC Gain switch This switch changes the sensitivity of the mic input p Main Screen Playing / Stopped Turning the Power on/off Using BatteriesMake sure that the power is off Getting Ready Install the batteries Close the cover of the battery compartmentSpecify the type of batteries you installed Remaining battery indication Getting Ready Using the R-05 with an AC Adaptor Setting the Date and Time Preparing an SD Card About the demo songsSet the date and time Press Menu to return to the main screen Inserting an SD Card InsertingOpen the SD cover located at the top of the unit Insert the SD card Removing an SD card Formatting an SD Card Inserting an SD Card p Getting Ready Finished SD card write protect feature Lock About SD cards Using Headphones or Speakers Adjust the recording level Switch on the R-05’s power pRecording Basic Recording Operation Press To stop recording Specifying the Recording Quality Sampling Rate48.0kHz 88.2kHz 96.0kHz Rec Mode Examples of formats used for music Setting the Sampling Rate and Rec Mode Approximate Recording Times Maximum recordable size of a single file is 2 GB Adjusting the Recording Level Manually adjusting the recording levelYou can’t adjust the recording level if AGC is on R-05 is in recording-standby mode Using the rehearsal function Press Menu to access the Menu screen UseRecord, and press Rehearsal To specify the time Setting the Mic Sensitivity Using Limiter or AGC Setting the function of the Limiter switch Cutting the Low-Frequency Range Using the Pre-Rec Function Setting the frequency at which to cut100Hz 400Hz Using the Auto Rec Start Function Using the Built-in Mics Using an External MicRecording Instruments or Vocals Stereo Plug-in Power setting About dynamic micsAbout condenser mics Using the Line in Jack Recording from a Cassette or CDConnect your CD player Splitting the File During Recording Splitting automaticallySplitting manually File will be split at the point you press the button 64MB 128MBSize at which file will be 256MB Automatically split 512MB Recommended settings Rec Mode WAV-16 bit or WAV+MP3Recording Acoustic Instruments Sampling Rate Recording Vocals Applying Reverb to the Playback p Recording a Band Auto Rec Start Level1-Level3Rehearsal 30sec-5min Time Recording Outdoors Sampling Rate 44.1kHz Rec Mode MP3-128 kbps or lower Recording a MeetingLimiter/AGC Low cut filter 200Hz Use VOL + to adjust the volume PlaybackBasic Playback Operation Press To play the file You can specify how the files will be played. An automatically determined order shuffle playOFF don’t play repeatedly On play repeatedly File sorting order Once again Cancelling the setting Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a FileSpecify the end of the repeat point B Changing the Playback Speed Selecting the Playback SpeedPress Speed Applying Reverb to the Playback Applying ReverbChanging the Type of Reverb Press Reverb What is VBR? Types of Files that can be PlayedWhile the reverb type is shown, use R-05 can play back the following types of files Connecting to Your Computer To copy files, use your computer to drag and drop them Appears on the desktop with a name such as no Name Disconnecting from Your Computer Access the Safely Remove Hardware dialog boxWindows Vista/XP/2000/Me Dialog box, click Stop Click OK Windows Mac OSWindows task tray, click icon, Then icon Drag no Name into the trash in the dock Handling Files and Folders File structure on the R-05’s SD card Basic Operation Folder, select that folder and pressWhile the following screen is shown To make a selection from inside a folder a lower Function Selection Result Procedure Operations in the Finder screen Opening a File Viewing Information about the FileFinder screen, select a file or folder Select Information Information will be displayed Deleting a File Protecting a file ProtectPress Finder three times to return to the main screen Finder screen, select a file or folder Choose Delete Renaming a File Characters that can be used Moving a File Finder screen, select a file Choose Move Copying a File Finder screen, select a file Choose Copy Dividing a File Finder screen, select a file Choose Divide Combining Files When you’ve found the desired End Point Deleting Unwanted Portions of a File TrimFinder screen, select a file Choose Trim Press With the name R05001-1.WAV Creating an MP3 File Creating an MP3 file will not delete the original WAV file Repairing a File Finder screen, select a file Choose Repair Creating a Folder To create a folder at the Root levelNew folder is to be created Press Handling Files and Folders Settings for the R-05 Basic procedureUse To change the value List of settings Settings for the R-05 Specifies the type of battery that is installed Specifies the function of the Limiter switch pSelects the frequency of the LOW CUT switch p OFF, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 Resets the R-05 to the factory-set condition Executing a file editing operation Divide, Combine, or TrimSpecifies the date and time p Displays information about the SD card Error Messages Clock Initialized Over 2GB File contains too much data SD Card SlowTo perform an operation Use these functions, turn AGC off Troubleshooting Problems with RecordingCan you enter recording-standby mode Different point than when Button You started File Repair function to recover it Other input jacks Can’t use the micJack Recorded file Volume of the device Re-insert the SD cardIndicate SD Unformatted. Please format the SD card Can’t record Problems with Playback TroubleshootingName that begins with a . period Repair function Other Problems Your settings return to Please make the desired settings again Not recognized whenWhen selecting a file Headphones From the built-in mics Specifications Signal ProcessingRecorder Part Tracks Data Type Specifications Memory CardSD Card Sdhc format compatible Input/Output Audio Inputs Input ImpedanceOutput Level Recommended Load Impedance Audio Outputs Power Supply DimensionsWeight Accessories Expected AA alkaline battery life under continuous use Index Connection 108 109 110 111 112 113 114