Connections

Power on/off switching

◆ Caution ◆

Connections

When a line level signal such as that from a CD player or rhythm machine is connected to the AUX IN [L/MONO]/[R] jacks, it will be output from the MASTER [L]/[R] jacks together with the mixed playback signal from the tracks of the MRS-4. For a stereo device, use both the [L/MONO] and [R] jacks. For a mono device, use only the [L/MONO] jack.

CD player or other external source component

Connect the monitor system or master recorder to the MASTER [L]/[R] jacks.

Monitor systemMaster recorder
GuitarMulti-effect such as 505IIMic

To turn the MRS-4 on or off, proceed as follows.

Turning power on
1.Make sure that the MRS-4 and all other devices are turned off.

Turn down the volume at the source equipment, MRS-4, and monitor system.

2.Insert the SmartMedia card into the SmartMedia card slot on thefront panel of the MRS-4, as described on page 5.3.Set the [POWER] switch of the MRS-4 to ON.

The MRS-4 starts up.

4.Turn the monitor system on.
Turning power off

When operating the unit with the AC adapter, always use the [POWER] switch of the MRS-4 to turn the unit on and off. Never disconnect the AC adapter while the card access indicator is lit. Otherwise data may be destroyed.

Operating the unit on batteries

The MRS-4 can be powered from batteries (not supplied). Follow the steps below to insert the batteries.

1.Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover.

MRS-4 underside

2. Insert four fresh IEC R6 (size AA)
batteries into the battery
compartment. The use of alkaline

Connections

AC adapter

To power the MRS-4 from an AC outlet, be sure to use only the AC adapter ZOOM AD- 0006 (available separately). Using another kind of AC adapter may result in damage.

Headphones

To monitor with headphones, plug them into the [PHONES] jack. This jack carries the same signal as the MASTER [L]/[R] jacks

To synchronize operation of the recorder section of the MRS-4 with another MIDI device, connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MRS- 4 to the MIDI IN connector of the other device

1.Turn the monitor system off.2.Set the [POWER] switch of the MRS-4 to OFF.

The indication "POWEROF" (power off) appears on the display, and the MRS-4 shuts down.

NOTE

Always follow the above procedure, and do not remove the SmartMedia card without first turning

batteries is recommended.

Four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries

Loop the cable of the AC adapter around the hook as shown in the diagram before connecting it to the [DC 9V] jack. This will prevent the plug from being pulled out if the cable is accidentally pulled.

Rhythm machine, MIDI sequencer or other MIDI device

off the power. Otherwise data may be destroyed.

3.Close the battery compartment cover.

NOTE

If the indication "[ ]" flashes while the unit is powered from batteries, the batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

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