Roland AR-200 manual

Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" ( p. 2, p. 3). 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 b[...]

2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ........................................................[...]

3 • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when: • The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has [...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2-3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat [...]

5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................ 4 Main Features .................................................................................................. 7 Panel Descriptions ....[...]

6 Contents Specifying Phrases in Binary Notation (Binary Playback) .................................................................................... 31 To Specify Phrases with Binary Signals ...................................................................................................... 32 Phrase Number / Binary Signal chart ..............[...]

7 Main Features High-quality Recording and Playback Thanks to Roland’s innovative RDAC system, you can enjoy high-quality, recording and playback using less data. You can select recording settings that suit the situation and the capacity of the card (sampling frequency: 6 levels, recording mode: 4 levels). This ensures support for recording and p[...]

8 Panel Descriptions fig.kakubu Front panel 1. PHONES jack 2. MIDI/CLIP indicator 3. SLAVE Indicator 4. Display 5. PLAY button 6. PLAY indicator 7. STOP button 8. Decrement ( ) button 9. Increment ( ) button 10. MEMORY FULL indicator 11. CARD slot 12. Eject button Rear panel 13. OUTPUT jacks 14. INPUT jacks 15. INPUT VOLUME 16. Control input and DC[...]

9 I mportant Notes on Making Connections and Switching the Power On and Off • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. • Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specifie[...]

10 Installation Attaching the Rubber Feet (Included Items) Attach these as required, such as when you’re using the AR-200 without mounting it on a rack or the like. Peel off the double-sided tape from the rubber feet and affix the rubber feet at the locations shown in the following figure. fig.set-01 Rack Mounting (Important Notes on Heat Radiati[...]

11 Installation Rack-Mounting the AR-200 By attaching a rack mount adaptor to the AR-200 (RAD-50: sold separately) you can install it in an EIA rack. One RAD-50 can accommodate up to two AR-200 units. 1 Remove the four rubber feet from bottom of the unit. fig.set-02 2 Attach the RAD-50 adaptor to the AR-200 using the screws that are supplied with t[...]

12 Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200 You can use the AR-200 alone or in combination with other AR-200 units or other equipment to play audio in a wide variety of scenes. This section shows some examples of these. You can use these examples as a starting point for making changes to match your own usage circumstances. Together with Othe[...]

13 Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200 Using the MIDI Connectors • Spatial Expression Using MIDI signals from a master AR-3000 (sold separately), you can play back background music performances from sound generating modules and other devices as well as sound effects phrases on slave AR-200s. This lets you create sonic fields with six-[...]

14 Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200 What You Can Do (Usage Tips) Repeat Playback of the Same Phrase There are several methods for doing this. Choose a playback method that matches your usage conditions. Changing Playback Mode Settings to Interval Mode You can have phrases be played back repeatedly at set intervals. Inputting a Contin[...]

15 Basic Editing Operations Cards Handled by the AR-200 Types of Usable Cards The AR-200 stores recorded audio and MIDI signals on the card. Additionally, all information other than recorded audio (phrase information) is stored on the card as well. (That is, it is not stored in the AR unit itself.) This means that you can change the settings simply[...]

16 Cards Handled by the AR-200 Notes Regarding Formatting Performing formatting erases all data on the card. Before you format the card, make sure it contains no data you don’t want to lose. *A maximum of 250 phrases may be created on cards formatted on the AR-200. * The available recording time for a single card varies according to card capacity[...]

17 Cards Handled by the AR-200 Basic Editing Operations Card Compatibility with Other Models in the AR Series If You’re Using a Legacy Model In case the card you are using with the AR-200 has been used on one of Roland’s previous AR-2000, AR-100, or AR-1 devices; or if using an AR-200 card on one of these legacy models, the operational specific[...]

18 Recording Audio Recording Units—Phrases A single item of data recorded from the point where you start recording until the point where you stop recording is called a phrase. Audio data and MIDI data are both handled as phrases. Phrases are managed by phrase numbers. fig.rec-01 Connecting External Devices The AR-200 features analog input jacks ([...]

19 Recording Audio Basic Editing Operations Procedure for Recording To enable recording with the AR-200 using cards formatted on the AR-2000, carry out the "Formatting a Card" (P.15) procedure. Required Settings for Recording Audio Signals (Recording Settings) In order perform recording matched to usage conditions, including the connected[...]

20 Recording Audio The different grade settings are shown in the following table. 3 Turn on the power of the AR-200. * Use a narrow-tipped object to set the MODE switches to ON or OFF. RDAC-Mode (Signal Processing Format) (REC MODE SW 4, 5) The RDAC mode is a type of digital data processing system for recording. On the AR-200, you can select from a[...]

21 Recording Audio Basic Editing Operations Recording Type (Stereo/Mono) (REC MODE SW 6) Select either stereo recording or mono recording. Choosing mono recording gives you recording times that are twice as long as with stereo recording. Procedure 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the SW 6 REC MODE switch on the AR-200’s bottom panel. O[...]

22 Recording Audio Procedure Make the correct connections, then turn on the power switch. 1 Insert a formatted card into one of the slots. 2 Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select the number of the phrase to be recorded. The non-recording phrase number in display is flashed. fig.rec-05 * If you are re-recording over a previously recorded phrase, you[...]

23 Recording Audio Basic Editing Operations 5 When you press the PLAY button, sounds are input to the input jacks, and recording begins. * Even when the PLAY button is pressed, recording does not begin until the sound is at or above the base level (-36 dBu) (in trigger recording standby). While recording is in progress, the PLAY indicator lights, a[...]

24 Playback Using the Panel (Manual Playback) Here is how to playback the phrase to check the recording. The sound will be output from the Phones jack and from the output jacks. fig.man-01 Procedure 1 Insert a card containing recorded information into a slot. 2 Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select the number of the phrase to be played back. * The [...]

25 Basic Editing Operations Deleting Phrases You can delete unneeded phrases, either by deleting single phrase units or entire collections of phrases. Deleting Single Phrases 1 Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select the number of the phrase to be deleted. 2 Hold down the STOP button for at least 5 seconds. A flashing “dEL” appears. fig.del-02 3 [...]

26 Recording and Playing MIDI Data (MIDI Phrase) What is a MIDI Phrase? You can use the AR-200 for recording and playback of MIDI data. MIDI data recorded with the AR-200 are called “MIDI phrases.” MIDI phrases and audio phrases are treated identically as phrases. You can take MIDI data recorded with a MIDI sequencer and record this to the AR-2[...]

27 Recording and Playing MIDI Data (MIDI Phrase) Applications fig.mid-04 The MEMORY FULL indicator tells how much recording time is left. The MEMORY FULL indicator light flashes when the recorded data reaches 90% of the card’s capacity, then stays on when 100% capacity is reached. 6. Press the Stop button to end recording. * Recording will also s[...]

28 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) You can use the control input and DC input screw terminals (CONT A) and the 25-pin D-sub-type control I/O connector (CONT B) on the AR-200’s rear panel to control the AR-200 from an external device. This chapter explains how to connect external devices and make the setti[...]

29 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Applications Connectors Used for Direct Play (Control I/O Connector) “1–9”: Inputting a control signal directly to the terminal with the number corresponding to the phrase starts playback of the phrase. “10 (Stop)”: This stops phrase playback. In addition to the [...]

30 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Playing Back Phrases Assigned to the Connectors (Direct Playback) What Is Direct Playback (Reverse Priority)?/Use and Applications By inputting control signals directly to Port Nos. 1 through 9, you can play back the phrases assigned to those numbers. Up to 9 phrases can b[...]

31 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Applications AR-200 Settings Selecting the Control Input Mode Set the MODE switches on the AR-200’s bottom panel to select “DIRECT PLAYBACK” from the control input modes (PLAYBACK BY CARD DATA/DIRECT PLAYBACK/ BINARY PLAYBACK/INTERVAL PLAYBACK). You cannot achieve co[...]

32 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Operational Specifications of Binary Playback Basic Operation of Binary Playback fig.inp-16 Playback: Specify the phrases using combinations of 0 (Off) and 1 (On) signals to Port Nos. 1 through 8, and Port Nos. 11 and 12, and input a control signal to the Port No. 9 (START[...]

33 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Phrase Number / Binary Signal chart 001 00000001 002 00000010 003 00000011 004 00000100 005 00000101 006 00000110 007 00000111 008 00001000 009 00001001 010 00001010 011 00001011 012 00001100 013 00001101 014 00001110 015 00001111 016 00010000 017 00010001 018 00010010 019[...]

34 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Repeated Playback of Phrases (Interval Playback) The specified phrase will be played back at fixed intervals. Make each of the terminal settings beforehand for the playback interval and phrases to be played back. When making settings in Interval Playback mode, assign Phras[...]

35 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Applications Connecting Equipment Connectors Used in Terminal Rec 1–8: Phrases are specified in binary format using combinations of 0 (Off) and 1 (On). 9, 10: Combinations of 0 (Off) and 1 (On) are used to specify record, erase, and playback. 15–18 (CONT OUT): Outputs [...]

36 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Playback 9: 1 (On) 10: 0 (Off) → The specified phrase is played back. Even when control signals are input continuously, the phrase is played back one time only and then ends. fig.inp-26 * Playback does not begin if the binary-specified phrase is empty (the playback instr[...]

37 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Applications To Specify Phrases with Binary Signals Note that the way phrases are specified in Terminal Rec differs from that used in Binary Playback. Example: Binary specification of Phrase 112 (Phrase #: 112) Convert the phrase number to a binary signal number. ”0” ([...]

38 Controlling Another Device with the AR-200 (Control Output Connectors) You can use the screw-type control input and DC input terminals (CONT A) and the 25-pin D-sub-type control I/O connector (CONT B) on the AR-200’s rear panel to control an external device from the AR-200. The AR-200 outputs two kinds of control signals, Busy Out and Control [...]

39 Controlling Another Device with the AR-200 (Control Output Connectors) Applications Controlling Another Device (Control Out) What is the Control Out Signal?/ Connecting Devices The Control Out signal is output for a duration of one second from the CONT OUT connector after playback of audio phrases, MIDI phrases, pattern phrases, and song phrases[...]

40 MEMO AR-200_e.book 40 ページ ２００３年７月１４日　月曜日　午後１時１１分[...]

41 Applications Guide (For Use in Conjunction with the AR-3000) AR-200_e.book 41 ページ ２００３年７月１４日　月曜日　午後１時１１分[...]

42 Controlling the AR-200 with MIDI Signals (MIDI control) What is MIDI Control?/What You Can Do Using MIDI Control MIDI is an acronym for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” and is a standard by which electronic musical Instruments and computers can exchange musical data. You can connect any device conforming to the MIDI standard with a MI[...]

43 Controlling the AR-200 with MIDI Signals (MIDI control) Applications guide When Playing Back MIDI Phrases Using MIDI Signals fig.midi-02 Assignment of Phrases to Note Numbers (MIDI Note Map) When a Note On message is sent, the phrase corresponding to the note number is played back. You can specify all phrases by using a Program Change. Settings [...]

44 Controlling the AR-200 with MIDI Signals (MIDI control) AR-200 Settings MIDI Receive channel Settings (MIDI channel) This sets the MIDI receive channel. MIDI allows you to independently control two or more devices over a single MIDI cable. For example, when the MIDI channel for the sending device is set to “1,” then unless the MIDI channel o[...]

45 Applications Guide Synchronized Recording and Playback with Multiple AR Units (AR-LINK) What is AR-LINK?/What You Can Do Using AR-LINK The AR-LINK connector is a transmission connector used for creating completely synchronized recording and playback with multiple AR-3000/200 devices. The connectors feature special leads for commands and master c[...]

46 Synchronized Recording and Playback with Multiple AR Units (AR-LINK) AR-200 Settings Selecting the AR-200’s Operation (AR- LINK SLAVE) Set the AR-2000 so as to enable synchronization with AR- LINK. The AR-200 can only be set to AR-LINK slave. Settings Procedure 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the MODE switches on the AR-200’s bot[...]

47 Applications Guide Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Moreover, by using an optional AR-3000 to create and edit phrases, you can also use the following functions. For detailed information, please refer to the AR-3000 user’s manual. Playing Data for Two Units on the Left and Right (Dual Mono Mode) The Dual Mono mode is a feature for [...]

48 Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Line Thru Output Specifications The following output specifications apply, depending on the Line Thru settings. fig.etc-02 Adjusting the Sound Quality During Audio Phrase Playback (EQ–Equalizer) You can adjust the quality of the sound during audio phrase playback with two-band equalization. AR PHRA[...]

49 Appendices AR-200_e.book 49 ページ ２００３年７月１４日　月曜日　午後１時１１分[...]

50 Troubleshooting About recording Recording does not start • In trigger recording, recording starts automatically when the audio input is of a higher level than the trigger level (lever for starting recording). Adjust the input level so that recording is allowed to start. → " Trigger recording standby." (p. 23) About playback Control[...]

51 Troubleshooting Appendices Others No sound • Reconfirm that the power to the AR-200 or connected device is on. • Reconfirm that the volume control on the AR-200 or connected device is turned up. • Reconfirm that there are no shorts in any connector cables. There is a scraping sound coming from the AR- 200 • In situations such as when con[...]

52 Error messages If an incorrect operation is attempted or execution is not possible, an error message will appear in the display. Note the message that appears, and take the appropriate action. fig.er-3 Situation: It is possible that the data in the PC card or the PC card itself has been damaged. Action: Delete all phrases (p. 25). If delete card[...]

53 Appendices Regarding Cards Card Audio Recording Time Chart The following table shows recording times available for cards formatted for the AR-3000. * Recording times listed are for mono recording. Recording times are halved when data is recorded in stereo. * These times are for when 1phrase is recorded continuously, and are provided for your ref[...]

54 Appendices Recorded Phrase Data When a piece of Phrase data recorded by the AR-200, the set- tings of data on the card will be as follows. If you will be using the card on the AR-3000, refer to this list. Phrase settings Playback Volume: 100 Delay time: OFF Playback point: • start: 00h00m00s00f00f0sf • End: The real time of the phrase Repeat[...]

55 Appendices Appendices MIDI settings MIDI OUT: OUT (MIDI OUT/THRU) MIDI note map: C-1: Phrase A0001 ↓ G9: PhraseA0128 MIDI note out: OFF MIDI channel: OFF MIDI note trigger: Trigger MIDI receive messages: OFF • Note on Velocity:OFF • Panpot: OFF • Expression: OFF DEVICE ID: 1 MTC • Sync source: Internal • Sync out: OFF • MTC type: 3[...]

56 MODE SW Settings MODE Switch Specifications In addition to the REC MODE switches (p. 20-22), the AR- 200’s bottom panel also houses the MODE switches. Various applications are possible by changing the settings of the MODE switches. Each switch is ON when in the upward position, and OFF when in the downward position. When the AR-200 is shipped [...]

57 Appendices Control I/O Connector specifications fig.contB fig.continput * Control Input and DC Input Terminal (CONT A) “1,2” are connected in parallel with Control I/O Connector (CONT B) “1,2.” * When using Program Playback on a PC card created by the AR-3000, use connectors 1 (INC), 3 (DEC), 5 (EXCHANGE), 9 (START), and 10 (STOP) * Do n[...]

58 MIDI Implementation Model: AR-200/3000 (Audio Recorder) Date: Nov.1,2000 Version: 1.00 1. Receive data (Media Player Section) ■ Channel Voice Message ● Note Off Status Second Third 8nH kkH vvH 9nH kkH 00H n = MIDI Channel No. : 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = Note No. : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) vv = Velocity : 00H - 7FH (1 - 127) * This stops playbac[...]

59 MIDI Implementation Appendices ● MIDI Time Code ❍ Full Messages * Data is received when Sync Source is set to "MTC." When the Quarter Frame message is received, operation proceeds with the start of the song synchronized to "00h00m00s00f00" with the "MTC Offset" and the "Delay Time" added. * This acts u[...]

60 MIDI Implementation 2. Transmitted data (Media Player Section) 2.1 Transmitted messages while a phrase is being played back The stored MIDI message are transmitted When the MIDI phrase will playback after OUT is set in the MIDI OUT. In this case, AR-200/3000 is not transmitted MIDI messages which are received. 2.2 Transmitted message which are r[...]

61 MIDI Implementation Appendices ❍ LOCATE (MCP) format2 - LOCATE [TARGET] Status Data Bytes Status F0H 7FH, dev, 06H, 44H, 06H F7H 01H, hrH, mnH, scH, frH, ffH Byte Description F0H Status of System Exclusive Message 7FH Universal System Exclusive Message Real time Header dev device ID (or 7FH) 06H MMC Command Message 44H LOCATE (MCP) 06H Number [...]

62 MIDI Implementation * Not received when recording mode is not “Standby”. * The same processing will be carried out as when Start is received. ● Stop status FCH * Not received when recording mode is not “record”. 3.4 Messages received for detecting trouble in MIDI connection. ■ System Realtime message ● Active Sensing Status FEH * W[...]

63 MIDI Implementation Appendices ❍ Exclusive Address Table Recording setting (Replacement Recording) Address(H) SIZE(H) DATA(H) Parameter Description =================================================================== 00 01 10 00 00 08 00 - 07 Phrase Number upper 4bits 11# 00 - 7f Phrase Number lower 7bits 12# 00 - 04 Grade 0:ANNOUNCE 1:LONG2 2:[...]

64 Control Change AUDIO RECORDER Model AR-200 Media Player Section Date : Nov. 1, 2000 Version : 1.00 Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No Remarks Recognized Transmitted Function ... Basic Channel Default Changed Note Number : After Touch Mode Velocity Pitch Bend o Program Chan[...]

65 Appendices Control Change AUDIO RECORDER Model AR-200 MIDI Recording Section Date : Nov. 1, 2000 Version : 1.00 MIDI Implementation Chart Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No Remarks Recognized Transmitted Function ... Basic Channel Default Changed Note Number : After Touch [...]

66 Specification Recording Format RDAC (Roland Digital Audio Coding) RDAC-GRADE (Sampling rate) S-HIGH: 48kHz HIGH: 44.1kHz STANDARD: 32kHz LONG1: 22.05kHz LONG2: 16kHz ANNOUNCE:8kHz Playback rate Area S-HIGH: 20kHz–22kHz HIGH: 20kHz–20kHz STANDARD: 20kHz–15kHz LONG1: 20kHz–10kHz LONG2: 20kHz–7.5kHz ANNOUNCE:20kHz–3.7kHz RDAC-Mode (Sign[...]

67 Specification Appendices Connectors LINE IN jacks (MONO/L, R, RCA phono type) Control I/O Terminal (5 pin Terminal Block with M3 bolts) Control I/O Connector (25 pin D-sub type) MIDI Connectors (OUT/THRU, IN, 5-pin DIN type) AR-LINK Connectors (OUT, IN, 8-pin mini DIN type) Audio Output jacks (1/4 inch phone type, TRS balanced) PHONES jack (Ster[...]

68 Specification Input/Output Standard fig.spec Dimentions fig.dimensi Input Impedance Output Impedance 10 k ohms Rated Input Level Rated Output Level Non Clip Max Input Level Non Clip Max Output Level 500 ohms ---------- 70mW+70mW 270 ohms Input Standard Output Standard *0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, -10 dBV=-7.79 dBu Input Sense Recommended Souce Impedance[...]

69 A AR-LINK ................................................................... 45, 56 AR-LINK SLAVE ............................................................ 46 B Binary Playback .............................................................. 31 C Card Audio Recording Time Chart ............................. 53 Card Compatibility ..............[...]

Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of July 1, 2003 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial [...]

For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm[...]

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