Input + buttons, VOL + buttons | Roland R-05 instruction

Names of Things and What They Do

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14	REC indicator
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This indicator will light red during recording (REC). It will blink in recording-standby mode (REC PAUSE).

15	[ ] button

Press this button to enter recording-standby mode or to begin recording.

You’ll also use this button to confirm a selection.

16	INPUT [+] [–] buttons

These buttons adjust the level of the audio that’s being input via the built-in mics, the MIC jack, or the LINE IN jack (p. 44).

Pressing [+] will increase the input level. Pressing [–] will decrease the input level.

17	VOL [+] [–] buttons

These buttons adjust the volume that is output from the PHONES jack.

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18	LINE IN jack

If you want the audio output signal from an audio device or electronic musical instrument to be input to the R-05, use a stereo mini-plug cable to make the connection (p. 55).

Use the INPUT[+] [–] buttons to adjust the volume.

19	MIC jack

Use this if you want to connect an external mic (p. 52).

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Contents

Check the contents of the package Easy Start Guide Using the Unit Safely Do not open or modify in any way the unit or Its AC adaptor Never install the unit in any of the following Locations Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Important Notes Maintenance Additional Precautions Multimedia Corporation SD logo Sdhc logo Copyright Contents Settings for the R-05 Connecting to Your ComputerError Messages Troubleshooting Specifications What You Can Do with the R-05 Record vocalsRecording Vocals p Recording Outdoors p Record outdoors Record from cassette or CD Record a meeting Use as a music practice partner Use as an audio player This is a stereo mic built into the R-05 p Names of Things and What They DoThis shows various types of information for the R-05 This button lets you change the playback speed p Button VOL + buttons Input + buttonsYou’ll also use this button to confirm a selection Use this if you want to connect an external mic p MIC Gain switch Limiter switch LOW CUT switch Buttons that can be operated even if the Hold switch is onYou can connect headphones here p Insert the SD card into this slot p This switch changes the sensitivity of the mic input p MIC Gain switch Playing / Stopped Main Screen Using Batteries Turning the Power on/offMake sure that the power is off Getting Ready Install the batteries Close the cover of the battery compartmentSpecify the type of batteries you installed Getting Ready Remaining battery indication Using the R-05 with an AC Adaptor Setting the Date and Time About the demo songs Preparing an SD CardSet the date and time Press Menu to return to the main screen Inserting Inserting an SD CardOpen the SD cover located at the top of the unit Insert the SD card Removing an SD card Inserting an SD Card p Formatting an SD Card Finished Getting Ready About SD cards SD card write protect feature Lock Using Headphones or Speakers Switch on the R-05’s power p Adjust the recording levelRecording Basic Recording Operation Press To stop recording Sampling Rate Specifying the Recording Quality48.0kHz 88.2kHz 96.0kHz Examples of formats used for music Rec Mode Setting the Sampling Rate and Rec Mode Maximum recordable size of a single file is 2 GB Approximate Recording Times Manually adjusting the recording level 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 Use Press Menu to access the Menu screenRecord, and press Rehearsal To specify the time Setting the Mic Sensitivity Using Limiter or AGC Cutting the Low-Frequency Range Setting the function of the Limiter switch Setting the frequency at which to cut Using the Pre-Rec Function100Hz 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 automatically Splitting the File During RecordingSplitting manually File will be split at the point you press the button 64MB 128MBSize at which file will be 256MB Automatically split 512MB Rec Mode WAV-16 bit or WAV+MP3 Recommended settingsRecording Acoustic Instruments Sampling Rate Applying Reverb to the Playback p Recording Vocals Auto Rec Start Level1-Level3 Recording a BandRehearsal 30sec-5min Time Recording Outdoors Recording a Meeting Sampling Rate 44.1kHz Rec Mode MP3-128 kbps or lowerLimiter/AGC Low cut filter 200Hz Playback Use VOL + to adjust the volumeBasic Playback Operation Press To play the file An automatically determined order shuffle play You can specify how the files will be played.OFF don’t play repeatedly On play repeatedly Once again File sorting order 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 Applying Reverb to the PlaybackChanging the Type of Reverb Press Reverb Types of Files that can be Played What is VBR?While the reverb type is shown, use R-05 can play back the following types of files Connecting to Your Computer Appears on the desktop with a name such as no Name To copy files, use your computer to drag and drop them Access the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box Disconnecting from Your ComputerWindows Vista/XP/2000/Me Dialog box, click Stop Click OK Mac OS WindowsWindows task tray, click icon, Then icon Drag no Name into the trash in the dock File structure on the R-05’s SD card Handling Files and Folders Folder, select that folder and press Basic OperationWhile the following screen is shown To make a selection from inside a folder a lower Operations in the Finder screen Function Selection Result Procedure Viewing Information about the File Opening a FileFinder screen, select a file or folder Select Information Information will be displayed Protecting a file Protect Deleting a FilePress Finder three times to return to the main screen Finder screen, select a file or folder Choose Delete Characters that can be used Renaming a File Finder screen, select a file Choose Move Moving a File Finder screen, select a file Choose Copy Copying a File Finder screen, select a file Choose Divide Dividing a File Combining Files Deleting Unwanted Portions of a File Trim When you’ve found the desired End PointFinder screen, select a file Choose Trim Press With the name R05001-1.WAV Creating an MP3 file will not delete the original WAV file Creating an MP3 File Finder screen, select a file Choose Repair Repairing a File 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 function of the Limiter switch p Specifies the type of battery that is installedSelects the frequency of the LOW CUT switch p OFF, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 Executing a file editing operation Divide, Combine, or Trim Resets the R-05 to the factory-set conditionSpecifies the date and time p Displays information about the SD card Clock Initialized Error Messages SD Card Slow Over 2GB File contains too much dataTo perform an operation Use these functions, turn AGC off Problems with Recording TroubleshootingCan you enter recording-standby mode Different point than when Button You started Other input jacks Can’t use the mic File Repair function to recover itJack Recorded file Re-insert the SD card Volume of the deviceIndicate SD Unformatted. Please format the SD card Can’t record Troubleshooting Problems with PlaybackName that begins with a . period Repair function Other Problems Please make the desired settings again Not recognized when Your settings return toWhen selecting a file Headphones From the built-in mics Signal Processing SpecificationsRecorder Part Tracks Data Type Specifications Memory CardSD Card Sdhc format compatible Input Impedance Input/Output Audio InputsOutput Level Recommended Load Impedance Audio Outputs Dimensions Power SupplyWeight Accessories Expected AA alkaline battery life under continuous use Connection Index 108 109 110 111 112 113 114

Roland R-05 Input + buttons, VOL + buttons, You’ll also use this button to confirm a selection

Models: R-05

REC indicator

[ ] button

You’ll also use this button to confirm a selection.

INPUT [+] [–] buttons

VOL [+] [–] buttons

LINE IN jack

Use this if you want to connect an external mic (p. 52).