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 ...