Roland R-05 Manual: Troubleshooting and Recording Issues

Troubleshooting

If you experience problems, refer to the information provided here.

If this information does not help you solve the problem, please contact a customer service location listed at the end of this manual.

Problems with Recording

	Problem	Cause		Page
	Sound recorded from the	If you’re using a monaural mic, only the L (left) channel will be recorded.
		If you use an external mic, check whether the mic is stereo or monaural. In order to
	mic is heard only from the L			p. 53
		record onto both channels using a monaural mic, use the “Menu” screen to set the
	(left) channel
		external mic type to “MONO.”


	Can’t start recording	Recording will not be possible if the SD card has less than 16 kilobytes of free space. Nor		p. 93
		can you enter recording-standby mode.


	Recording begins at a	If Pre-Rec is on, the sound will be recorded starting two seconds before you press the
	different point than when			p. 50
		[	] button.
	you started

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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 Specifications Connecting to Your ComputerSettings for the R-05 Error Messages Troubleshooting Recording Vocals p What You Can Do with the R-05Record vocals 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 button lets you change the playback speed p Names of Things and What They DoThis is a stereo mic built into the R-05 p This shows various types of information for the R-05 Button Use this if you want to connect an external mic p Input + buttonsVOL + buttons You’ll also use this button to confirm a selection Insert the SD card into this slot p Buttons that can be operated even if the Hold switch is onMIC Gain switch Limiter switch LOW CUT switch You can connect headphones here p This switch changes the sensitivity of the mic input p MIC Gain switch Playing / Stopped Main Screen Getting Ready Turning the Power on/offUsing Batteries Make sure that the power is off Specify the type of batteries you installed Install the batteriesClose the cover of the battery compartment Getting Ready Remaining battery indication Using the R-05 with an AC Adaptor Setting the Date and Time Press Menu to return to the main screen Preparing an SD CardAbout the demo songs Set the date and time Insert the SD card Inserting an SD CardInserting Open the SD cover located at the top of the unit 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 Basic Recording Operation Adjust the recording levelSwitch on the R-05’s power p Recording Press To stop recording 88.2kHz 96.0kHz Specifying the Recording QualitySampling Rate 48.0kHz 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 R-05 is in recording-standby mode Adjusting the Recording LevelManually adjusting the recording level You can’t adjust the recording level if AGC is on Using the rehearsal function To specify the time Press Menu to access the Menu screenUse Record, and press Rehearsal Setting the Mic Sensitivity Using Limiter or AGC Cutting the Low-Frequency Range Setting the function of the Limiter switch 400Hz Using the Pre-Rec FunctionSetting the frequency at which to cut 100Hz Using the Auto Rec Start Function Recording Instruments or Vocals Using the Built-in MicsUsing an External Mic Stereo About condenser mics Plug-in Power settingAbout dynamic mics Connect your CD player Using the Line in JackRecording from a Cassette or CD File will be split at the point you press the button Splitting the File During RecordingSplitting automatically Splitting manually Size at which file will be 256MB Automatically split 512MB 64MB128MB Sampling Rate Recommended settingsRec Mode WAV-16 bit or WAV+MP3 Recording Acoustic Instruments Applying Reverb to the Playback p Recording Vocals Time Recording a BandAuto Rec Start Level1-Level3 Rehearsal 30sec-5min Recording Outdoors Low cut filter 200Hz Sampling Rate 44.1kHz Rec Mode MP3-128 kbps or lowerRecording a Meeting Limiter/AGC Press To play the file Use VOL + to adjust the volumePlayback Basic Playback Operation On play repeatedly You can specify how the files will be played.An automatically determined order shuffle play OFF don’t play repeatedly Once again File sorting order Specify the end of the repeat point B Cancelling the settingRepeatedly Playing a Portion of a File Press Speed Changing the Playback SpeedSelecting the Playback Speed Press Reverb Applying Reverb to the PlaybackApplying Reverb Changing the Type of Reverb R-05 can play back the following types of files What is VBR?Types of Files that can be Played While the reverb type is shown, use 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 Dialog box, click Stop Click OK Disconnecting from Your ComputerAccess the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me Drag no Name into the trash in the dock WindowsMac OS Windows task tray, click icon, Then icon File structure on the R-05’s SD card Handling Files and Folders To make a selection from inside a folder a lower Basic OperationFolder, select that folder and press While the following screen is shown Operations in the Finder screen Function Selection Result Procedure Information will be displayed Opening a FileViewing Information about the File Finder screen, select a file or folder Select Information Finder screen, select a file or folder Choose Delete Deleting a FileProtecting a file Protect Press Finder three times to return to the main screen 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 Press With the name R05001-1.WAV When you’ve found the desired End PointDeleting Unwanted Portions of a File Trim Finder screen, select a file Choose Trim 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 New folder is to be created Press Creating a FolderTo create a folder at the Root level Handling Files and Folders Use To change the value Settings for the R-05Basic procedure List of settings Settings for the R-05 OFF, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 Specifies the type of battery that is installedSpecifies the function of the Limiter switch p Selects the frequency of the LOW CUT switch p Displays information about the SD card Resets the R-05 to the factory-set conditionExecuting a file editing operation Divide, Combine, or Trim Specifies the date and time p Clock Initialized Error Messages Use these functions, turn AGC off Over 2GB File contains too much dataSD Card Slow To perform an operation Different point than when Button You started TroubleshootingProblems with Recording Can you enter recording-standby mode Recorded file File Repair function to recover itOther input jacks Can’t use the mic Jack Can’t record Volume of the deviceRe-insert the SD card Indicate SD Unformatted. Please format the SD card Repair function Problems with PlaybackTroubleshooting Name that begins with a . period Other Problems Headphones From the built-in mics Your settings return toPlease make the desired settings again Not recognized when When selecting a file Data Type SpecificationsSignal Processing Recorder Part Tracks SD Card Sdhc format compatible SpecificationsMemory Card Recommended Load Impedance Audio Outputs Input/Output Audio InputsInput Impedance Output Level Accessories Power SupplyDimensions Weight Expected AA alkaline battery life under continuous use Connection Index 108 109 110 111 112 113 114