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Using the Unit Safely Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. About WARNING and
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Using the Unit Safely WARNING WARNING Make sure you always have the unit Immediately turn the power off, placed so it is level and sure to remain remove the AC adaptor from the stable. Never place it on stands that outlet, and request servicing by could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Be sure to use only the AC adaptor Roland distributor, as listed on the supplied with the unit. Also, make “Information” page when: sure
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Using the Unit Safely WARNING CAUTION Batteries must never be recharged, The unit and the AC adaptor should heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire be located so their location or position or water. does not interfere with their proper ventilation. Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. Never expose batteries to excessive At regular intervals, you should unplug heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. the AC ad
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Using the Unit Safely CAUTION CAUTION If used improperly, batteries may If you remove the screw from the explode or leak and cause damage ground terminal, be sure to replace or injury. In the interest of safety, it; don’t leave it lying around where please read and observe the following it could accidently be swallowed by precautions (p. 21). small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, • Carefully follow the installation so it won’t come loose. instructio
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Important Notes • Noise may be produced if wireless Power Supply communications devices, such as cell phones, • Do not connect this unit to same electrical are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such outlet that is being used by an electrical noise could occur when receiving or initiating a appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such call, or while conversing. Should you experience as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave such problems, you should relocate such oven, or
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Important Notes • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do Repairs and Data not use cables that incorporate resistors for • Please be aware that all data contained in the connecting to this unit. The use of such cables unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is can cause the sound level to be extremely low, sent for repairs. Important data should always or impossible to hear. For information on cable be written down on paper (when possible). specifications, contact the manufacturer
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Important Notes * Windows is known officially as: “Microsoft Handling CDs / DVDs Windows operating system.” • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny * Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered underside (encoded surface) of the disc. trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. Damaged or dirty DVD discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a * MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a commercially available DVD cleaner. patent portfolio concerned with microprocesso
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Contents Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Using the Unit Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . Basic Operation for Recording and Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . Manual Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 What You Can Do with the R-26 . . . . . . . 11 . . Splitting manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Using the R-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Settings for the R-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . . . . . Restoring the R-26 to its Factory-set State (FACTORY RESET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 . . . . . . . Problems with Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Problems with Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Main Specifications . . . . . . . . .
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Overview Getting Ready Recording Playback File Operation Computer Appendix What You Can Do with the R-26 Record acoustic instruments By using external mics in conjunction with the internal mics, you can record four channels simultaneously, allowing you to also record the reverberation of the room or the overall resonance of a grand piano. Reference “Recording an Acoustic Instrument” (p. 51) Record a band Even a high-volume band in a rehearsal studio can be recorded clearly. You can let the R-2
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What You Can Do with the R-26 Record outdoors By changing the directionality of the internal mics, you can make pinpoint recordings of distant sounds or capture a broad spread of sound. Since up to six channels can be recorded simultaneously, mics with different response can be recorded on separate channels, allowing you to choose the best recording later. Reference “Recording Outdoors” (p. 58) Record concerts By using the internal mics and external mics in combination to record four channels
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Overview Getting Ready Recording Playback File Operation Computer Appendix Overview of the R-26 5 [INPUT 1] knob Panel Descriptions This adjusts the input level (p. 45). 1 6 [INPUT 2] knob This adjusts the input level (p. 45). 7 [SENS] button 2 This sets the input sensitivity and the mode of the internal mics (p. 43). 3 8 [PREV] button Press this button to move to the beginning of the project, or to select the previous 4 7 project. By holding down this button, you can rewind through the
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Overview of the R-26 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 Left side Right side 14 18 SD card slot Grounding Terminal Insert the SD card into this slot (p. 26). Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience 15 a discomforting sensation, or perceive USB connector that the surface feels gritty to the touch Use the included USB cable to connect when you touch this device, microphones this to your computer. This allows projects connected to it, or the metal portions o
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Overview Getting Ready Recording Playback File Operation Computer Appendix Overview of the R-26 TRS 21 PHONES jack TIP: HOT You can connect headphones here (p. 29). RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND 22 Preview Monitor * When connection cables with resistors This is an internal speaker used as a are used, the volume level of equipment monitor. No sound is output from the connected to the inputs (ANALOG IN, preview monitor when a cable is connected PLUG IN) may be low. If this happens, to the PHON
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Overview of the R-26 Items in the Screen Main Screen The screen that appears after you turn on the power is called the “main screen.” By touching the tabs at the bottom of the screen, you can view information about the project, or make settings such as those for audio monitoring and markers. * On the R-26, the data that you record and play back are handled in units called projects. For information on how the files in a project are organized, see”Project File Structure” (p. 83). Playing / Stop
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Overview Getting Ready Recording Playback File Operation Computer Appendix Overview of the R-26 MARK tab Tabs in the main screen • During playback By touching a tab at the bottom of the You can assign a marker within the Playing/Stopped or Recording screens, you project (p. 64). Touch to assign a can view information about the project, marker at the current location. make monitor settings, assign markers within a project, and specify the playback Use JUMP to move to the preceding
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Overview of the R-26 FINDER Menu screen This screen will appear when you press the [MENU] button. INPUT SETUP Touch the desired icon to enter the corresponding screen. * In this manual, a sequence of operations such as accessing the menu screen, choosing , and then setting the record mode will be indicated like this: “[MENU] Ú Ú .” * The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display.
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Overview Getting Ready Recording Playback File Operation Computer Appendix Overview of the R-26 REC SETUP PLAY SETUP SYSTEM SETUP AUDIO I/F DATE & TIME FACTORY RESET 19
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Getting Ready Preparing the Power Supply The R-26 can operate using an AC adaptor, batteries, or an external power device. Installing Batteries 1 Put your fingernail in the indentation at the top of the battery case cover, and pull toward yourself . 2 Remove the battery compartment cover . 3 Insert batteries, taking care to observe the correct polarity . 4 Close the cover of the battery compartment . After you’ve installed batteries, use the “SYSTEM SETUP” menu (p. 94) to specify the type
