Roland R-26 - page 19

Overview of the R-26

Overview Getting Ready Recording Playback File Operation Computer Appendix

REC SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP

DATE & TIME

PLAY SETUP

AUDIO I/F

FACTORY RESET

Contents

Main Using the Unit Safely ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING Page Page Page Important Notes Power Supply Power Supply: Use of Batteries Placement Maintenance Important Notes Repairs and Data Additional Precautions Handling External Memories Important Notes Handling CDs / DVDs Copyright Contents Contents What You Can Do with the R-26 Record acoustic instruments Record a band Page Overview of the R-26 Panel Descriptions 14 15 16 191817 14 SD card slot 15 USB connector 16 [POWER/HOLD] switch 17 DC IN jack ANALOG IN 2/R jack 25 26 25 Battery compartment 26 Tripod mounting socket Items in the Screen Main Screen Playing / Stopped Recording Tabs in the main screen INFO tab MON tab MARK tab A-B SPEED tab (only during playback) Menu screen Page Getting Ready Preparing the Power Supply Installing Batteries Note when using the R-26 on batteries Types of batteries that can be used Power conservation function Remaining battery indication Expected battery life under continuous use: Connecting the AC adaptor Using External Power Sources Setting the nal voltage screen (p. 18). 1. 2. 3. Turning the Power On/O Setting the Date and Time 1. 2. 3. 4. Preparing an SD Card Inserting an SD Card 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Formatting an SD Card 1. 2. 3. 4. About SD cards The SD card write protect feature (LOCK) About the demo songs Connecting Headphones or Speakers When using speakers 1. youll be connecting, and turn o their power. 2. Recording Work Flow for Recording Recording Settings Selecting the REC MODE 1. 2. 3. REC SOURCE choices for each REC MODE REC MODE: 1 CHANNEL Monaural x 1 REC MODE: 2 CHANNEL Stereo x 1 For ANALOG (MONO), monaural x 2 Setting the Sampling Rate 2. 3. Setting the Recording Format 2. Pre-recording Settings 2. 3. Choosing the Project Naming Method 1. Using the AUTO START Function 2. 3. Setting the File Type 2. Input Settings Internal Mic Settings SETUP><INT MIC>. 2. Using the limiter Page 2. icon to turn it on/o. menu screen (p. 18). ANALOG IN Settings Setting the input type 1. SETUP><ANALOG IN>. 3. Supplying phantom power 1. 3. 2. 4. Plug-in Mic Settings Setting the input type Supplying power to the mic Setting the Recording Level and Mic Directionality Selecting the Internal Mic Mode 1. panels [SENS] button. 2. Setting the Input Sensitivity and Input Level Adjusting the input sensitivity 3. sensitivity. main screen (p. 16). 4. Setting the input level 1. 2. 3. How input sensitivity and input level are related Automatically Setting the Sensitivity and Indicate the Optimal Input Level 4. 5. 6. Recording Basic Operation for Recording and Playback 1. 2. 3. recording. Assigning a Marker During Recording Manual Marking 1. 2. 3. marker, touch <SET>. Splitting the Project During Recording Splitting manually marker, touch <SPLIT>. 1. 2. 3. Using the R-26 Recording an Acoustic Instrument Recording vocals, acoustic guitar, or wind instruments Using external mics Page Recording a grand piano Using external mics Page Recording a Band Recording Outdoors Using plug-in power stereo mics Six-channel recording Recording a Concert * Do not use the R-26 during concerts for which recording is prohibited. Playback Basic Playback Operation 1. 2. 3. 4. Repeat Playback 1. SETUP><REPEAT>. 2. Combination of PLAY MODE and REPEAT Monitor Settings Turning a channel on/o Adjusting a channels volume Assigning Markers in a Project 1. 2. 3. Moving to a marker Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a Project 1. 2. 3. 4. Changing the Playback Speed 1. SPEED tab. 2. speed. Managing Projects and Folders Basic Operation in the Finder Project operations 2. 3. List of nder operations Project operations Folder operations Opening a Project Copying a Project Moving a Project Deleting a Project or a Folder Renaming a Project or a Folder 2. 3. 4. 5. Dividing, Combining, or Trimming a Project 2. you want to edit. 3. Dividing a Project 1. 2. 3. 4. Combining Projects 1. 2. Deleting Unwanted Portions of a Project (Trim) 1. 2. Viewing Information about the Project 2. 3. Protecting a project (Protect) 1. Adding an Audio Memo to a Project Creating an MP3 File Repairing a Project Creating a Folder Creating a Folder at the Root Level Creating a Folder Within a Folder Connecting to Your Computer via USB Mass storage Audio Interface Selecting the USB Connection Mode 1. Exchanging Files With Your Computer (Storage) Connecting the R-26 to Your Computer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Page Project File Structure If you connect the R-26 to your computer, you can see how these folders and les are organized. Disconnecting from Your Computer Windows 7 1. 2. Windows Vista/Windows XP Mac OS 1. dock. 2. Using the R-26 as an Audio Interface Main Screen for Audio Interface Mode Audio interface mode Input level to the PC Input level from the PC Tabs Audio Interface Block Diagram Installing the USB Driver 1. F><SAMPLE RATE>. computer. Specifying the Sampling Rate Connecting the R-26 to Your Computer 1. 2. 3. 4. Specifying the Input Device 1. 2. 3. 4. Simultaneous Recording on the R-26 Itself 1. 2. Using Direct Monitor 1. Listening to the Computers Playback Through the R-26 1. Recording the playback on the R-26 itself 1. 2. Settings for the R-26 Page Page Page Restoring the R-26 to its Factory-set State (FACTORY RESET) Error Messages This section explains the error messages that may appear in the display. Troubleshooting Problems with Recording Problems with Playback Other Problems Page Main Specications Roland R-26: Portable Recorder Recorder Part Main Specications Input/Output Others R-26 Block Diagram Index A B C D Index Page Page Information distributor in your country as shown below. As of Feb. 1, 2011 (ROLAND) AFRICA EGYPT Page This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For the USA NEUTRAL LIVE For the U.K. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT For Canada WARNING For C.A. US (Proposition 65) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement