User manual ZOOM MRS-1044 - VERSION 2

MRS-1044CD / MRS-1044 version 2.0 Supplemental Manual Contents Contents Introduction ··········································· ···· 3 3 Project Backup/Restore ·························· 21 Information for users of the MRS-1044CD model MRS-1044 Operation Manual · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 MRS-1044CD / MRS-1044 version 2.0 Supplemental Manual (this document) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Storing single projects on external media (backup by project) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 21 Storing all projects on external media (backup of entire hard disk) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 23 Reading a stored project from external media (restore) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 25 Deleting backup data ······························· Information for users who have upgraded from MRS-1044 version 1.x to version 2.0 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Conventions used in this manual ····················· 3 28 Parts and Functions Top panel Rear panel Front panel ································· 4 4 4 5 5 ············································· ············································ ············································ ····························· Formatting an External Storage Device · · · · · · · 29 CD-R/RW drive section Returning the MRS-1044CD to the Factory Default Condition · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30 Side panel · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 Troubleshooting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 31 Features of MRS-1044 Series version 2.0 ······ 6 List of Additional Effect Patches in MRS-1044CD/ MRS-1044 Version 2.0 Connection of External SCSI Devices · · · · · · · · · · · 7 Compatible drives ···································· ························· 7 7 Connection of SCSI Devices Master Track Operation What is the master track? ···························· ···························· ························· ························ 9 9 9 Basic master track operation Mixdown using master track 10 Selecting the master track V-take · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Bouncing onto the master track · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Master track playback ······························ 11 Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Creating an Audio CD · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Writing audio data ·································· ·························· ···················· 14 14 14 16 17 18 18 About CD-R/CD-RW discs Playing an Audio CD Recording audio data by project Finalizing a CD-R/CD-RW Disc Erasing a CD-RW Disc Recording audio data by album ································ ····················· ······························ ···················· 2 MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 Introduction This documentation serves both as "MRS-1044CD Supplemental Manual" for users who have purchased the MRS-1044CD model and as "MRS-1044 Series version 2.0 Supplemental Manual" for users who have upgraded the MRS-1044 from version 1.x to version 2.0. Introduction Information for users of the MRS-1044CD model Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM MRS-1044CD Multitrack Recording Studio (subsequently referred to as "the MRS-1044CD"). In addition to containing the same features as the MRS-1044, the MRS-1044CD also incorporates a CD-R/RW drive for further enhanced versatility. The MRS-1044CD comes with the following two manuals. Information for users who have upgraded from MRS-1044 version 1.x to version 2.0 The section starting on page 6 of this manual explains functions and operation steps that are added in version 2.0. NOTE · For connection of an external CD-R/RW drive, ZIP drive, MO drive, or other SCSI device mentioned in this manual, the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 is required. · The SIB-01 may be supplied with a CD-ROM for updating the system to Version 1.2, but if the current system is already running Version 2.0, there is no need to perform this update. MRS-1044 Operation Manual Explains all features and functions that are common to the MRS-1044 and the MRS-1044CD. We recommend that you read the entire manual to familiarize yourself with multitrack recording principles and concepts. Conventions used in this manual Explanations in this manual which apply both to the MRS1044CD model and to the MRS-1044 model use the expression "MRS-1044 series". Explanations which apply only to the MRS-1044CD model are marked with the following icon. MRS-1044CD / MRS-1044 version 2.0 Supplemental Manual (this document) Explains the parts of the MRS-1044CD and describes functions added in version 2.0 of the MRS-1044 series. Version 2.0 is installed by default in the MRS-1044CD model. Therefore you should refer both to the MRS-1044 Operation Manual and to this document for information on operating the device. CD NOTE · For connection of an external ZIP drive, MO drive, or other SCSI device mentioned in this manual, the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 is required. · The SIB-01 may be supplied with a CD-ROM for updating the system to Version 1.2, but if the current system is already running Version 2.0, there is no need to perform this update. Explanations which apply only to the MRS-1044 model are marked with the following icon. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 3 Parts and Functions Top panel Effect section TRACK PARAMETER section Parts and Functions Input section Display section Control section Rhythm section Fader section Transport section l Rear panel For information on various sections and functions, please refer to the Operation Manual page 8 ­ 13. 4 MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 Front panel Parts and Functions ReWritable High Speed COMPACT CD-R/RW drive section CD-R/RW drive section (1) Disc access indicator Lights up when data are being read (2) Eject hole If the tray of the CD-R/RW drive does not come out, insert a pointed object such as a paper clip or a piece of wire into this hole to forcibly eject the disc. (3) Eject button Pressing this button opens the tray of the CD-R/RW drive. (1) (2) (3) Side panel This slot is designed for installation of a separately available SCSI board or USB board. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 5 Features of MRS-1044 Series version 2.0 Version 2.0 of the MRS-1044 series adds the following functions. G Additional master track Separately from the normal record/play tracks (1 ­ 10), there is a stereo master track. The signal recorded on this pair of tracks is the same as supplied at the [OUTPUT] jacks. For example, you could use tracks 1 ­ 10 and the rhythm section (drum kit + bass program) as sources for bouncing onto the master track, which serves as a dedicated mixdown track. G Project backup/restore You can copy selected projects or all projects from the hard disk of the MRS-1044 to media such as a CD-R/CD-RW disc, ZIP disk, MO disk, or to another hard disk for backup. Stored data can be read back (restored) to the MRS-1044 series at any time. When using CD-R/CD-RW discs or other removable media such as MO or ZIP, large projects can be split to span multiple volumes for backup and restore. With the MRS-1044CD model, connection of an external ZIP drive, MO drive, or hard disk requires the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01, but backup/restore using CDR/CD-RW discs can be performed with the integrated drive. With the MRS-1044 model, connection of an external ZIP drive, MO drive, hard disk, or CDR/RW drive requires the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01. Features of MRS-1044 Series version 2.0 Master track CD Bounce The master track again comprises 10 V-takes, letting you create multiple versions of a final mix. Later, you can compare the versions and pick the best one. G V-take trimming A new option is added to the track edit menu, allowing fine adjustment of V-take start position and end position. For example, when creating an audio CD, silent passages at the start or end of the V-take can be cut. G Creating an audio CD Using the CD-R/RW drive, you can write the master track of one or several projects to a CD-R/CD-RW disc to create an audio CD. Audio data for up to 99 songs can be stored on a single CD-R/CD-RW disc, provided there is enough space on the disc. An audio CD created in this way can be played on a regular CD player after the finalizing operation has been performed. Because the MRS-1044CD model incorporates a CD-R/RW drive, an audio CD can be created without any external equipment. To create an audio CD with the MRS-1044 model, the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 and an external CD-R/RW drive are required. CD 6 MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 Connection of External SCSI Devices External SCSI devices can be connected to the MRS-1044 series version 2.0 when the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 is installed. Compatible drives Specifications for SCSI devices that can be connected to the MRS-1044 series are as follows. G Connection of SCSI Devices To connect the MRS-1044 series (with SIB-01 installed) to a SCSI device, proceed as follows. Type MO (Magneto-optical disk) drive (128 MB, 230 MB, 540 MB), ZIP drive (100 MB, 250 MB), hard disk drive (2.1 ­ 80 GB) CD-R/RW drive, MO (Magneto-optical disk) drive (128 MB, 230 MB, 540 MB), ZIP drive (100 MB, 250 MB), hard disk drive (2.1 ­ 80 GB) 1. Make sure that power to the MRS-1044 series and the external SCSI device is turned off. Then connect the SCSI connector on the SIB-01 to the SCSI connector of the SCSI device, using a SCSI cable. The SCSI cable should be a high-impedance type and should be as short as possible. The use of an inferior cable can lead to malfunction and damage. CD Connection of External SCSI Devices G Interface SCSI-2 G D-sub half-pitch 50-pin cable Confirmed models CD-R/RW drive: PLEXTOR PX-W1210TSE For a list of other models, please visit the ZOOM Corporation web site (http://www.zoom.co.jp). G SCSI connector on SIB-01 MRS-1044 series Terminator SCSI connector SCSI connector Available functions Create audio CD CD-R/RW drive MO drive ZIP drive Hard disk Yes No No No External SCSI device Backup/ restore Yes Yes Yes Yes Backup/restore over multiple media volumes Yes Yes Yes No 2. Mount the terminator on the external SCSI device. The "terminator" is a special resistor that must be present on the last device in a SCSI chain. Some devices have a terminator built in. In such a case, set the switch for the terminator to ON. NOTE · "Confirmed" refers to the fact that normal operation was confirmed with a production unit purchased by ZOOM Corporation. It is not guaranteed that all functions will operate with these specific models. · ZOOM Corporation does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any kind of damage arising from the use of the above SCSI devices, whether they be direct or indirect from any third parties. 3. Set the SCSI ID of the external device to any number from 0 ­ 6. The "SCSI ID" is a number from 0 to 7 that serves to identify a device in a SCSI chain. Because the SCSI ID of the MRS-1044 series (SIB-01) is fixed to "7", the setting range for an external SCSI device connected to the MRS-1044 is 0 ­ 6. 4. Turn power on in the following sequence external When the SIB-01 is installed in the MRS1044CD and an external CD-R/RW drive is connected, it is not possible to use this drive simultaneously with the integrated CD-R/RW drive. SCSI device MRS-1044 series. CD MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 7 5. When turning power off, proceed in the sequence MRS-1044 series external SCSI device. NOTE · While a SCSI device is connected, make sure that its power is turned on when using the MRS-1044 series. Otherwise, operation of the MRS-1044 series may become instable. The maximum number of SCSI devices that can be connected to the MRS-1044 is two (one CD-R/RW drive and one other SCSI device). Take care that there are no SCSI ID conflicts. For optimum operation stability, it is highly recommended to connect and use only one SCSI device at a time. The maximum number of SCSI devices that can be connected to the MRS-1044CD besides the integrated CD-R/RW drive is one. Connection of External SCSI Devices CD 8 MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 Master Track Operation This section explains how to use the master track capability that has been added in version 2.0. What is the master track? The master track is a stereo track that is separate from the normal tracks 1 ­ 10. It is designed to be used as a mixdown track for the final stereo mix, and it can also be used for creating an audio CD. When the master track is set to the recording mode, it will record the signal after the MASTER fader (the same signal as supplied at the [OUTPUT] jacks). For example, you could mix tracks 1 ­ 10 and the rhythm section (drum kits + bass program) and bounce the result onto the master track. In the MRS-1044 series, one master track can be used per project. Like ordinary tracks, the master track also comprises 10 V-takes. This lets you create multiple versions with a different mixing balance, and select the best V-take later. A master track recorded in this way can be used as source material for creating an audio CD. (The selected V-take of a master track in a project can be written to CD-R/CD-RW.) CD-R/CD-RW Project Master Track Operation Project Master track Project V-take 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 9/10 Master track Master track Track Master track = Currently selected V-take When the master track is played, the signal is inserted just before the MASTER fader. (At this time, the DRUM, BASS, 1 ­ 6, 7/8, and 9/10 channels are muted.) The MASTER fader can be used to adjust the volume, and the signal can be monitored at the [OUTPUT] jacks. Basic master track operation To switch between recording and playback of the master track, the MASTER status key in the fader section is used. Each push of this key cycles through the following modes. MASTER status key Muted Master track status Other channels Effect Out Record/play disabled Normal Normal Lit red Record enabled Normal Normal Lit green Play enabled Muted Off Master track In some conditions, the MASTER status key functions as a master track selector key. For example, at the V-take selection screen (ERASE) or a menu included in the track MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 9 edit menu (TRIM), pressing the MASTER key causes an "M" to appear at the track number position. This indicates that the master track has been selected for the operation. Turn the dial to switch to the "CURRENT" indication. 5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. HINT The UTILITY BOUNCE menu also comprises a REC TR screen for selecting whether recorded tracks are played when executing a bounce, but this setting has no effect when playing a bounce on the master track. V-take 1 of master track HINT TRIM is a function that was added in version 1.2. It serves for trimming unwanted portions at the beginning and end of a track. For details, see page 12. 6. Press the display section [V-TAKE] key. The [V-TAKE] key will light, and a screen will appear in which you can switch the V-take for each track. Mixdown using master track Master track operation This section explains how to mix tracks 1 ­ 10 of the recorder section and the rhythm section (drum kit + bass program) onto the stereo master track (bounce). 7. Press the MASTER status key. The master track is selected as the target track. The display shows the number and the name of the V-take currently selected for the master track. (For unrecorded V-takes, the name field reads "NO DATA".) V-take selected for master track Selecting the master track V-take First, you must select the V-take of the master track that yor plan to record onto. 1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key. The display will indicate "PROJECT". V-take name ("NO DATA" if unrecorded) 2. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY BOUNCE", and then press the [ENTER] key. HINT You can also select the master track by moving the cursor to the track number and turning the dial fully to the right. 3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "BOUNCE REC TAKE", and then press the [ENTER] key. 8. To switch to a different V-take, use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to cause the V-take number to blink, and turn the dial to select 1 ­ 10. 4. Verify that "CURRENT" is shown on the second line of the display. 9. When V-take selection is completed, press the [EXIT] key. The light of the [V-TAKE] key goes out, and the main screen returns. This screen selects the V-take to be bounced to. When "CURRENT" is shown, the currently selected V-take will be used for recording. If another setting is shown, the bounced material may be recorded on an unexpected track. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 10 Bouncing onto the master track Mix the channels DRUM, BASS, 1 ­ 6, 7/8, and 9/10 as desired, for bouncing onto the master track. Master track playback To play the recorded master track and check the contents, proceed as follows. 1. In the main screen, press the MASTER status key several times, until the key is lit in red. 1. In the main screen, press the MASTER status key several times, until the key is lit in green. Red Recording on the master track is now possible. At the same time, the [BOUNCE] key also lights up and the bounce function is activated. The other channels and effects of the mixer section continue to operate as before. Green When the MASTER status key is lit in green, all other status keys go out. In this condition, the other channels are muted, and all effects are off. 2. Press the PLAY [R] key to play back the song, and adjust the mixing balance of each track. While watching the L/R level meters, adjust the DRUM, BASS, 1 ­ 6, 7/8 and 9/10 channel faders and the MASTER faders so that the L/R level meters do not clip. 2. Verify that the counter on the display is at the start position. If not, press the ZERO [U] key. Master track operation HINT 3. Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song, and then hold down the REC [O] key and press the PLAY [R] key. Recording on the master track will begin. While the MASTER status key is lit in green, all transport keys except the REC [O] key operate normally. 3. Press the PLAY [R] key. The master track is played from the beginning. You can use the MASTER fader to adjust the volume. HINT · The signal recorded on the master track is the signal after the MASTER fader (the same signal as supplied at the [OUTPUT] jacks). · When an insert effect or send/return effect is used, the recorded signal reflects effect processing. 4. To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key. 5. To return the MRS-1044 series to the normal condition, press the MASTER status key so that the key goes out. Muting of the other channels except the master track and muting of the rhythm section channels is canceled, and the other status keys return to the previous condition. 4. When you have finished recording, press the STOP [P] key. The Bounce function will be turned off. NOTE · When bouncing onto the master track, any previous content of the master track will be erased. Overdubbing is not possible. · Always start bouncing from the beginning of a song. If recording is started halfway through a song, that position will become the start of the master track. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 11 Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming) The start position and end position of a recorded V-take for tracks 1 ­ 10 and the master track can be adjusted, to cut unneeded waveform data. This is useful for removing silent portions from a V-take before writing it to CD-R/CD-RW disc. 1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key. 5. Press the [ENTER] key. The screen for specifying the V-take start point appears. 2. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY TR EDIT", and then press the [ENTER] key. The track edit menu appears. 3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "TR EDIT TRIM", and then press the [ENTER] key. The screen for selecting the track/V-take appears. 6. Move the start point back as required, and press the [ENTER] key. The screen for specifying the V-take end point appears. 4. Use the dial and the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to select the track/V-take for trimming. In the indication "TR xx- yy", "xx" stands for the track number and "yy" for the V-take number. Use the dial to select the track number (1 ­ 10) and the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to select the V-take number (1 ­ 10). Turning the dial further to the right when track 10 is selected brings up a screen for selecting dual odd/even tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10) and the master track (MASTER). When track 1/2 is selected Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming) HINT For details on how to specify the position, refer to page 39 of the MRS-1044 operation manual. 7. Using the same method, move the end point forward as required, and press the [ENTER] key. By pressing the PLAY [R] key in the transport section of the MRS-1044, you can play the range from the specified start point to the specified end point. NOTE The start point cannot be moved forward from the original position, and the end point cannot be moved backward from the original position. When master track is selected 8. When the end point has been specified, press the [ENTER] key. When dual tracks or the master track are selected, the current V-take for each track is automatically selected for trimming. The indication "TrTrim SURE?" appears on the display, to verify the trimming process. HINT After the start point and end point have been specified, the original audio data is still available until the [ENTER] key is pressed in step 9. By pressing the [EXIT] key you can move back through the steps one by one and make corrections if 12 MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 needed. 9. To execute the trimming process, press the [ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. When you press the [ENTER] key, data outside of the specified start point to end point range is deleted. When the trimming operation is finished, the display indication changes to "COMPLETE". New start point Selected V-take New end point NOTE When the start point is moved back, the entire V-take is shifted to the front. 10. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming) MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 13 Creating an Audio CD This section describes how you can create an audio CD by writing the master track of a project onto a CD-R/CD-RW disc in the CD-R/RW drive. To create an audio CD with the MRS-1044 model, the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 and an external SCSI CD-R/RW drive are required. Writing audio data When writing audio data onto a CD-R/CD-RW disc, the currently selected V-take of the master track of each project is used as the source. Therefore the entire project must first be bounced onto the master track. (For information on the bounce procedure, see page 11.) There are two ways of writing audio data to a CD-R/CDRW disc. About CD-R/CD-RW discs When creating an audio CD in the MRS-1044 series, you can select either CD-R or CD-RW discs as media. The features of the two disc types are described below. G CD-R This media type allows only one-time recording or adding of data. Once data has been written, it cannot be changed or erased. CD-R discs are available in 650 MB and 700 MB capacities. To newly write audio data to disc, a blank CD-R is required. As long as the disc has not been finalized, it is possible to add further audio data. G Writing by project This method involves selecting a single project and writing the master track of that project to disc. When using this method, as long as the CD-R/CD-RW disc has not been finalized, it is possible to call up another project and add audio data later. Creating an Audio CD G CD-RW This media type allows recording, adding, and bulk-erasing of data. CD-RW discs are also available in 650 MB and 700 MB capacities. To newly write audio data to disc, a blank or completely erased CD-RW is required. (For information on how to erase a CD-RW, see page 18.) As long as the disc has not been finalized, it is possible to add audio data. An audio CD created with a CD-RW disc cannot be played in an ordinary CD player. G Writing by album This method involves first creating a list for the audio CD (called an "album") which contains information about master tracks from various projects that are to be included. The CD is then written in one operation, and finalizing is automatically performed, so that no more audio data can be added later. HINT "Finalizing" an audio CD refers to the procedure of making it playable on an ordinary CD player. After it has been finalized, no more data can be added to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Recording audio data by project You can select one project and write the contents of its master track to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to the SIB-01 and turned on. NOTE · The waveform data of the currently selected V-take of the master track is recorded as is on the audio CD. Note that the setting of the MASTER fader has no effect on the recorded data. · It is not possible to specify just a portion of the master track for recording. If necessary, use the trimming function (p. 12) to cut unneeded sections before and after the desired portion. 1. Verify that a suitable disc is inserted in the CDR/RW drive. To write new audio data, use a blank CD-R/CD-RW or a completely erased CD-RW. 14 MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 To add audio data, use a CD-R/CD-RW which has not been finalized. 7. To audition the source master track, press the PLAY [R] key. To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key. 2. Select the project to be used as write source. Verify that a recorded V-take is selected for the master track of that project. If necessary, use the trimming function to cut unneeded sections before and after the desired portion of the V-take. 8. Press the [ENTER] key twice. The display indication changes as follows. Number of track on disc to be written 3. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key. The display will indicate "PROJECT". 4. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. If the above menu does not appear, the MRS1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW drive. Check the power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI connection. 9. To carry out the write process, press the [ENTER] key. Writing to the CD-R/CD-RW disc begins. During the write process, the indication "wait..." is shown on the display. On the lower part of the display, you can check the progress of the write operation. When the write process is finished, the display indication changes to "COMPLETE". 5. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "CD-R/RW BURN CD", and then press the [ENTER] key. The duration of the source V-takes is shown at the bottom of the display in hours (H), minutes (M), seconds (S), and milliseconds (MS). Creating an Audio CD HINT · If you press the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, the display returns to the condition of the previous step. · The fastest writing speed supported by the connected CD-R/RW drive will automatically be selected. 10. When writing is complete, press the [EXIT] key. 6. To check the remaining write capacity of the disc, press the cursor [W] key. The indication at the bottom of the display changes to show the remaining capacity of the disc. Pressing the cursor [Q] key returns to the previous display. The system returns to the condition of step 5. To add more audio data, select the project with the desired source data and then repeat the above steps. NOTE · When a new track is added, a pause of 2 seconds is created automatically. · As long as the CD-R/CD-RW disc has not been finalized, the disc cannot be played on an ordinary CD player. (For information on how to audition a non-finalized CD-R/CDRW disc, refer to the next section.) 11. To terminate the write process and return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 15 Playing an Audio CD To play an audio CD inserted in the CD-R/RW drive, proceed as follows. This method can also be used to audition a CD-R/CD-RW disc to which audio data was written. method. "D" stands for digital playback and "A" for analog playback. (3) Finalize status When a "*" symbol is shown here, a non-finalized CDR/CD-RW disc is inserted. (4) Current location The location in the current track is shown here in hours (H), minutes (M), and seconds (S). NOTE A non-finalized CD-R/CD-RW disc cannot be played by any other method. 5. Use the FF [Y] key and REW [T] key to select the track to be played. While the above indication is shown, the FF [Y] and REW [T] keys can be used to select the track on the CD. The FF [Y] key selects the next track and the REW [T] key selects the previous track. Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to the SIB-01 and turned on. 1. Verify that a suitable disc is inserted in the CDR/RW drive. 2. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key. 6. Use the cursor [W]/[Q] keys to select the playback method (MRS-1044 only). On the MRS-1044, each push of the cursor [W]/[Q] keys toggles between the following two methods. G 3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. Creating an Audio CD If the above menu does not appear, the MRS1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW drive. Check the power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI connection. D (Digital playback) The digital audio signal of the CD is read into the MRS1044 and becomes available at the rear panel [OUTPUT] jacks (DIGITAL, PHONES, MASTER L/R). (Default setting) G 4. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "CD-R/RW PLAYER", and then press the [ENTER] key. The display indicates the following information. A (Analog playback) The audio signal of the CD is reproduced via the headphone and line outputs of the CD-R/RW drive. CD On the MRS-1044CD, only digital playback is possible. Note that the CD playback output will be cut off if you select "A" (analog playback). (1) (4) (2) (3) 7. To control CD playback/stop, use the transport section keys of the MRS-1044 series. While the above indication is shown, the transport section keys of the MRS-1044 series operate as follows. (1) Track number Indicates the number of the track on the audio CD or CDR/CD-RW disc. (2) Playback method Indicates the currently selected audio CD playback G PLAY [R] key Playback of the selected track starts. Pressing the key during analog playback sets the system to pause mode. 16 MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 G STOP [P] key Playback stops, and the system returns to the beginning of the current track. G If the above menu does not appear, the MRS1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW drive. Check the power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI connection. FF [Y] key Playback stops, and the system jumps to the beginning of the next track. G 4. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "CD-R/RW FINALIZE", and then press the [ENTER] key. The display indicates the following information. REW [T] key Playback stops, and the system jumps to the beginning of the previous track. During audio CD playback, the fader, EQ, reverb, chorus, and panning settings except the MASTER fader have no effect. (1) (2) When "A" (analog playback) is selected as playback method, the MASTER fader is inactive. While playback is in progress, it is not possible to switch between analog and digital playback. (1) Total tracks Indicates the total number of tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW disc. (2) Play time Indicates the total playing time of all tracks on the CDR/CD-RW disc (including pauses) in hours (H), minutes (M), and seconds (S). 8. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. Creating an Audio CD Finalizing a CD-R/CD-RW Disc 5. Press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the indication "FINALIZ SURE?". "Finalizing" a CD-R/CD-RW disc to which audio data were written refers to the procedure of making it playable on an ordinary CD player. 6. To carry out the finalizing process, press the [ENTER] key once more. The finalizing process starts. During the operation, the display shows "FINALIZ wait...". When the finalizing process is finished, the display indication changes to "FINALIZ COMPLETE". The CD-R/CD-RW disc can now be played on an ordinary CD player. However, no more tracks can be added to it. NOTE After a CD-R/CD-RW disc has been finalized, no more tracks can be added to it. Perform the following operation with care. Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to the SIB-01 and turned on. 1. Verify that a non-finalized CD-R/CD-RW disc is inserted in the CD-R/RW drive. HINT By erasing the entire disc, a CD-RW disc can be used again after finalizing. Refer to the explanation in the next section. 2. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key. 7. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key 3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. several times. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 17 Erasing a CD-RW Disc All information on a CD-RW disc (audio data or backup data) can be erased, thereby returning the disc to the blank state. Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to the SIB-01 and turned on. 6. Press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the indication "CdrwErs SURE?". 7. To carry out the erase process, press the [ENTER] key once more. The erase process starts. During the operation, the display shows "CdrwErs wait...". When the erasing process is finished, the display indication changes to "CdrwErs COMPLETE". 1. Verify that a CD-R/CD-RW disc is inserted in the CD-R/RW drive. 8. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. 2. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key. Recording audio data by album This method involves creating a list for the audio CD (called an "album") which contains information about master tracks from various projects that are to be included. The CD-R/CD-RW disc is then written in a single operation. Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to the SIB-01 and turned on. 3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. If the above menu does not appear, the MRS1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW drive. Check the power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI connection. Creating an Audio CD 4. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "CD-R/RW CDRW ERS", and then press the [ENTER] key. The display indication changes to "CdrwErs NORMAL". 1. Verify that a suitable disc is inserted in the CDR/RW drive. To write new audio data, use a blank CD-R/CD-RW or a completely erased CD-RW. To add audio data, use a CD-R/CD-RW which has not been finalized. 2. Verify that the correct V-takes are selected for the 5. Use the cursor [W]/[Q] keys to select one of the following two CD-RW erase methods. G master tracks of the projects to be recorded. When writing audio data as an album, the currently selected V-takes of the master tracks of all selected projects are used as source material. NORMAL (Default setting) Information from all areas of the disc is erased. This operation takes longer than the QUICK erase operation, but all contents of the disc are reliably erased. This method is recommended. (Required time is max. 74 minutes for a 650 MB disc and 80 minutes for a 700 MB disc.) G NOTE When an unrecorded V-take is selected for a master track, that project cannot be selected as a recording source. 3. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key. The display will indicate "PROJECT". QUICK Only the track information on the CD-RW disc is erased. The operation takes a few minutes. 4. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. 18 MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 (3) Track number This shows the track number to be used as write target on the CD-R/CD-RW disc. If the above menu does not appear, the MRS1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW drive. Check the power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI connection. (4) Master track duration This shows the length of the currently selected V-take of the master track in the above project. NOTE Only projects with a master track for which a recorded V-take is selected are shown. If a desired project name does not come up, check whether a recorded V-take was selected for its master track. 5. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "CD-R/RW ALBUM", and then press the [ENTER] key. The screen for selecting projects to include in the album appears. 7. When the project for track 1 has been selected, use the cursor [R] key to move to track 2. The screen changes as follows. This screen indicates that no project is currently selected. 6. Turn the dial to select the project to be used as track 1 of the album, and press the [ENTER] key. The screen changes as follows. (1) This screen indicates that currently no project is selected for track 2 and later. Creating an Audio CD 8. Use the dial to select the project to be used as track 2 of the album. (2) (3) (4) (1) Project number (2) Project name This shows the name and number of the project to be used as recording source. 9. In the same way, select projects for track 3 and subsequent tracks. The maximum allowable number of tracks is 99, provided that there is enough free capacity on the disc. · To check the capacity of the disc Press the [W] key. The remaining time of the disc appears in the lower part of the display. To return to the previous screen, press the [Q] key. · To audition the master track Press the PLAY [R] key. The master track of the project currently shown on the display is played. To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0 19