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Operation Manual
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MRS-8(E).book 1 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午後5時24分

Table of Contents

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Summary

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Explains warnings and cautions to prevent accidents.

Usage Precautions

Details precautions for electrical interference, cleaning, backup, and copyrights.

Introduction

Introducing the MRS-8

Recorder

Records and plays back audio signals.

Rhythm section

Uses internal drum/bass sound source to play rhythms.

Mixer

Mixes signals from recorder and drum/bass source into a stereo signal.

Effects

Processes input, recorder playback, or drum/bass signals for sound characteristics.

Names of Parts

Front panel

Identifies controls and indicators on the front panel of the MRS-8.

Display section

Describes the display section of the MRS-8, including indicators and keys.

Control section

Details the control section with keys, dial, and cursor keys for operating the MRS-8.

Fader section

Explains the fader section with individual faders for tracks and master control.

Transport section

Covers the transport controls like PLAY, REC, STOP, REW, FF for controlling playback and recording.

Rear panel

Shows and labels the connectors and switches on the rear panel of the MRS-8.

Connections

Inserting SD Card and Batteries

Inserting an SD card

Instructions for inserting an SD card into the MRS-8 for storage media.

Inserting the batteries

Steps for inserting IEC R6 (size AA) batteries to power the MRS-8.

Power On;Off

Let’s Record

Quick Tour

Step 1: Preparations

Covers creating a new project and selecting a guide rhythm for recording.

2.1 Adjusting input sensitivity

Details how to adjust input sensitivity for the MRS-8's input connectors and built-in mic.

2.2 Applying the insert effect

Guides on selecting and applying insert effects for guitar/bass recording.

2.3 Selecting a track and recording

Explains how to select a track and record the input sound with insert effect applied.

Step 3: Overdubbing

Shows how to record further tracks while listening to a recorded track.

Step 4: Mixing

Explains adjusting track levels, panning, and EQ for creating a stereo mix.

5.1 Using the mastering effect

Explains how to use the mastering effect immediately before the MASTER fader for final mix processing.

5.2 Mixdown onto the master track

Guides on recording the final stereo mix onto the master track of the MRS-8.

Reference [Recorder]

V-takes

Explains virtual tracks (V-takes) for each track, allowing multiple recordings on one track.

Moving to a desired point in the song (locate function)

How to specify and move to a specific point in a song using time or measure units.

Setting marks in a song (marker function)

Explains how to set index marks at any position in a song for easy navigation.

Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A-B repeat function)

How to set start (A) and end (B) points to repeat a specific section of a song.

Re-recording only a specified region (punch-in;out function)

Details manual and auto punch-in/out for re-recording specific parts of a track.

Recording several tracks on a master track (mixdown function)

Explains recording audio and drum/bass tracks as a stereo mix onto the master track.

Combining multiple tracks on one or two tracks (bounce function)

Mixing sounds from multiple tracks onto one or two tracks for recording.

Recording drum;bass sound on audio tracks (rhythm recording)

Bouncing drum/bass track onto any track while playing other tracks.

Making settings for pre-count operation

Adjusting the length and volume of the pre-count heard before recording.

Reference [Track Editing]

Editing a range of data

Explains editing audio data within a specified range on a track.

Copying a specified range of data

How to copy a specified range of audio data from one track/V-take to another.

Moving a specified range of data

Procedure to move a specified range of audio data from one track/V-take to another.

Erasing a specified range of data

How to erase audio data within a specified range, returning it to mute condition.

Trimming a specified range of data

Adjusting start/end points by erasing data outside a specified range.

Fade-in;fade-out of specified data range

How to apply fade-in or fade-out to audio data over a specified range.

Reversing a specified range of audio data

How to reverse the order of a specified range of audio data.

Editing using V-takes

Editing audio data in V-take units like erase, copy, move, exchange, import.

Reference [Mixer]

About the mixer

Explains the functions and operation of the built-in mixer of the MRS-8.

Assigning input signals to recording tracks

How to select input sources and send them to audio tracks for recording.

Adjusting the signal for each track (track parameters)

Adjusting track parameters like level, panning, EQ, and effect send for each track.

Linking two tracks (stereo link)

How to link adjacent mono tracks (1/2 or 3/4) to create stereo tracks.

Reference [Rhythm]

About the rhythm section

Explains the functions and operation of the built-in rhythm section.

Drum kits and bass programs

Describes the drum kits (27 sounds) and bass programs (5 types) available in the rhythm section.

Rhythm patterns

Information on accompaniment patterns with drum/bass data, up to 99 measures each.

Rhythm song

Sequence of rhythm patterns with programmed chord/tempo info for an entire song.

Selecting a rhythm pattern

How to select and play one of the over 500 available rhythm patterns.

Creating a rhythm pattern

How to create your own rhythm patterns using real-time or step input.

Assigning a name to a rhythm pattern

How to edit the automatically assigned name for a rhythm pattern.

Editing rhythm patterns

How to copy or erase existing rhythm patterns.

Creating a rhythm song

How to create a rhythm song by sequencing patterns with chord/tempo information.

Importing rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another project

Importing rhythm patterns/songs or specific patterns from another project saved on SD card.

Editing various settings of the rhythm section

Adjusting rhythm section settings like pad sensitivity, metronome volume, and pre-count.

Reference [Effects]

About the effects

Explains the two types of effects: insert and send/return.

Insert effect

Describes insert effects, their positions in the signal path, and processing methods.

Send;return effect

Explains send/return effects connected to the mixer's send/return loop for reverb, chorus, etc.

Using the insert effect

How to select insert effect position, patch, and edit patches.

Changing the insert location of the insert effect

How to change where the insert effect is applied in the signal path.

Selecting the patch for the insert effect

How to select an algorithm and patch for the insert effect.

Editing an insert effect patch

How to edit effect types and parameters for the currently selected patch.

Storing or swapping insert effect patches

How to store edited patches or interchange patch positions.

Applying the insert effect only to the monitor signal

How to apply insert effect to monitor signal only, recording unprocessed input signal.

Using the send;return effect

How to select and edit patches for the send/return effect.

Importing patches from another project

Importing patches from another project for insert or send/return effects.

Reference [Projects]

About projects

Explains that song data is managed in units called projects, containing all settings.

Working with projects

How to perform operations like loading, saving, copying, and erasing projects.

PROJECT SELECT

Load a previously saved project from the SD card.

PROJECT NEW

Create a new project on the SD card.

Loading a project

How to select and load a saved project from the SD card.

Copying a project

Duplicates a project saved on the SD card.

Erasing a project

Erases a saved project from the SD card.

Changing the project name

How to edit the name of the currently loaded project.

Protecting a project

Disables project saving and editing by enabling write protection.

Reference [MIDI]

About MIDI

Explains MIDI as a standard for exchanging musical data between devices.

What you can do using MIDI

Lists functions like sending play info, sync info, and control change messages via MIDI.

Making MIDI-related settings

How to make MIDI-related settings for the MRS-8.

Setting the drum kit;bass program MIDI channel

Specifying MIDI channels for sending drum kit and bass program playing information.

Turning Timing Clock messages on or off

Setting whether MIDI synchronization message Timing Clock will be transmitted.

Turning Song Position Pointer messages on or off

Specifying whether Song Position Pointer messages indicating current position will be transmitted.

Turning Start;Stop;Continue messages on or off

Specifying whether Start/Stop/Continue messages indicating transport status will be transmitted.

Turning MIDI Time Code (MTC) messages on or off

Specifying whether MIDI Time Code (MTC) messages for synchronization will be transmitted.

Reference [Other Functions]

Playing several projects continuously (sequence play)

Lining up master tracks from multiple projects to play them continuously.

Creating a playlist

Registering projects in a playlist to specify their playback order for sequence play.

Playing a playlist

Selecting and playing a playlist for continuous project playback.

Using the tuner function

How to use the tuner to detect pitch and tune instruments.

Using other tuning types

How to use various tuning types besides chromatic, like guitar and bass standard tunings.

Switching the level meter display type

Changing the level meter to show post-fader or pre-fader signal levels.

Adjusting the display contrast and backlight

Adjusting display contrast and turning the backlight on or off.

Changing the SD card

Procedure for safely removing or inserting an SD card while the MRS-8 is on.

Formatting an SD card

How to format an SD card in the MRS-8, erasing all data.

Checking the available SD card capacity;project size

Displaying remaining SD card capacity and current project size.

Troubleshooting

Problems during playback

Solutions for issues like no sound, weak sound, distorted playback, or fader problems.

Problems during recording

Solutions for issues like inability to record, no input signal, or distorted recorded sound.

Problems with effects

Troubleshooting for insert and send/return effects not working correctly.

Problems with the rhythm section

Solutions for issues with rhythm pattern playback, pad tapping, and song creation.

Problems with MIDI

Troubleshooting for MIDI synchronization issues with external devices.

Other problems

Solutions for issues like creating/saving projects, and SD card recognition.

Appendix

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the MRS-8, including recorder, mixer, effect, and rhythm functions.

Effect Parameters

Details parameters for various effect modules and algorithms.

Rhythm Pattern

Lists available rhythm patterns, their variations, and measures.

Drum Kits;Bass Programs

Lists drum kits and bass programs available, with their corresponding numbers.

Instrument;MIDI note number chart

Table mapping instruments to MIDI note numbers across different pad banks.

Files on SD card

Describes the file structure on the SD card, including PROJxxx folder and specific files.

MIDI implementation

Explains MIDI messages recognized and transmitted by the MRS-8.

MIDI implementation chart

A chart detailing MIDI functions, transmitted/recognized messages, and modes.

Summary

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Explains warnings and cautions to prevent accidents.

Usage Precautions

Details precautions for electrical interference, cleaning, backup, and copyrights.

Introduction

Introducing the MRS-8

Recorder

Records and plays back audio signals.

Rhythm section

Uses internal drum/bass sound source to play rhythms.

Mixer

Mixes signals from recorder and drum/bass source into a stereo signal.

Effects

Processes input, recorder playback, or drum/bass signals for sound characteristics.

Names of Parts

Front panel

Identifies controls and indicators on the front panel of the MRS-8.

Display section

Describes the display section of the MRS-8, including indicators and keys.

Control section

Details the control section with keys, dial, and cursor keys for operating the MRS-8.

Fader section

Explains the fader section with individual faders for tracks and master control.

Transport section

Covers the transport controls like PLAY, REC, STOP, REW, FF for controlling playback and recording.

Rear panel

Shows and labels the connectors and switches on the rear panel of the MRS-8.

Connections

Inserting SD Card and Batteries

Inserting an SD card

Instructions for inserting an SD card into the MRS-8 for storage media.

Inserting the batteries

Steps for inserting IEC R6 (size AA) batteries to power the MRS-8.

Power On;Off

Let’s Record

Quick Tour

Step 1: Preparations

Covers creating a new project and selecting a guide rhythm for recording.

2.1 Adjusting input sensitivity

Details how to adjust input sensitivity for the MRS-8's input connectors and built-in mic.

2.2 Applying the insert effect

Guides on selecting and applying insert effects for guitar/bass recording.

2.3 Selecting a track and recording

Explains how to select a track and record the input sound with insert effect applied.

Step 3: Overdubbing

Shows how to record further tracks while listening to a recorded track.

Step 4: Mixing

Explains adjusting track levels, panning, and EQ for creating a stereo mix.

5.1 Using the mastering effect

Explains how to use the mastering effect immediately before the MASTER fader for final mix processing.

5.2 Mixdown onto the master track

Guides on recording the final stereo mix onto the master track of the MRS-8.

Reference [Recorder]

V-takes

Explains virtual tracks (V-takes) for each track, allowing multiple recordings on one track.

Moving to a desired point in the song (locate function)

How to specify and move to a specific point in a song using time or measure units.

Setting marks in a song (marker function)

Explains how to set index marks at any position in a song for easy navigation.

Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A-B repeat function)

How to set start (A) and end (B) points to repeat a specific section of a song.

Re-recording only a specified region (punch-in;out function)

Details manual and auto punch-in/out for re-recording specific parts of a track.

Recording several tracks on a master track (mixdown function)

Explains recording audio and drum/bass tracks as a stereo mix onto the master track.

Combining multiple tracks on one or two tracks (bounce function)

Mixing sounds from multiple tracks onto one or two tracks for recording.

Recording drum;bass sound on audio tracks (rhythm recording)

Bouncing drum/bass track onto any track while playing other tracks.

Making settings for pre-count operation

Adjusting the length and volume of the pre-count heard before recording.

Reference [Track Editing]

Editing a range of data

Explains editing audio data within a specified range on a track.

Copying a specified range of data

How to copy a specified range of audio data from one track/V-take to another.

Moving a specified range of data

Procedure to move a specified range of audio data from one track/V-take to another.

Erasing a specified range of data

How to erase audio data within a specified range, returning it to mute condition.

Trimming a specified range of data

Adjusting start/end points by erasing data outside a specified range.

Fade-in;fade-out of specified data range

How to apply fade-in or fade-out to audio data over a specified range.

Reversing a specified range of audio data

How to reverse the order of a specified range of audio data.

Editing using V-takes

Editing audio data in V-take units like erase, copy, move, exchange, import.

Reference [Mixer]

About the mixer

Explains the functions and operation of the built-in mixer of the MRS-8.

Assigning input signals to recording tracks

How to select input sources and send them to audio tracks for recording.

Adjusting the signal for each track (track parameters)

Adjusting track parameters like level, panning, EQ, and effect send for each track.

Linking two tracks (stereo link)

How to link adjacent mono tracks (1/2 or 3/4) to create stereo tracks.

Reference [Rhythm]

About the rhythm section

Explains the functions and operation of the built-in rhythm section.

Drum kits and bass programs

Describes the drum kits (27 sounds) and bass programs (5 types) available in the rhythm section.

Rhythm patterns

Information on accompaniment patterns with drum/bass data, up to 99 measures each.

Rhythm song

Sequence of rhythm patterns with programmed chord/tempo info for an entire song.

Selecting a rhythm pattern

How to select and play one of the over 500 available rhythm patterns.

Creating a rhythm pattern

How to create your own rhythm patterns using real-time or step input.

Assigning a name to a rhythm pattern

How to edit the automatically assigned name for a rhythm pattern.

Editing rhythm patterns

How to copy or erase existing rhythm patterns.

Creating a rhythm song

How to create a rhythm song by sequencing patterns with chord/tempo information.

Importing rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another project

Importing rhythm patterns/songs or specific patterns from another project saved on SD card.

Editing various settings of the rhythm section

Adjusting rhythm section settings like pad sensitivity, metronome volume, and pre-count.

Reference [Effects]

About the effects

Explains the two types of effects: insert and send/return.

Insert effect

Describes insert effects, their positions in the signal path, and processing methods.

Send;return effect

Explains send/return effects connected to the mixer's send/return loop for reverb, chorus, etc.

Using the insert effect

How to select insert effect position, patch, and edit patches.

Changing the insert location of the insert effect

How to change where the insert effect is applied in the signal path.

Selecting the patch for the insert effect

How to select an algorithm and patch for the insert effect.

Editing an insert effect patch

How to edit effect types and parameters for the currently selected patch.

Storing or swapping insert effect patches

How to store edited patches or interchange patch positions.

Applying the insert effect only to the monitor signal

How to apply insert effect to monitor signal only, recording unprocessed input signal.

Using the send;return effect

How to select and edit patches for the send/return effect.

Importing patches from another project

Importing patches from another project for insert or send/return effects.

Reference [Projects]

About projects

Explains that song data is managed in units called projects, containing all settings.

Working with projects

How to perform operations like loading, saving, copying, and erasing projects.

PROJECT SELECT

Load a previously saved project from the SD card.

PROJECT NEW

Create a new project on the SD card.

Loading a project

How to select and load a saved project from the SD card.

Copying a project

Duplicates a project saved on the SD card.

Erasing a project

Erases a saved project from the SD card.

Changing the project name

How to edit the name of the currently loaded project.

Protecting a project

Disables project saving and editing by enabling write protection.

Reference [MIDI]

About MIDI

Explains MIDI as a standard for exchanging musical data between devices.

What you can do using MIDI

Lists functions like sending play info, sync info, and control change messages via MIDI.

Making MIDI-related settings

How to make MIDI-related settings for the MRS-8.

Setting the drum kit;bass program MIDI channel

Specifying MIDI channels for sending drum kit and bass program playing information.

Turning Timing Clock messages on or off

Setting whether MIDI synchronization message Timing Clock will be transmitted.

Turning Song Position Pointer messages on or off

Specifying whether Song Position Pointer messages indicating current position will be transmitted.

Turning Start;Stop;Continue messages on or off

Specifying whether Start/Stop/Continue messages indicating transport status will be transmitted.

Turning MIDI Time Code (MTC) messages on or off

Specifying whether MIDI Time Code (MTC) messages for synchronization will be transmitted.

Reference [Other Functions]

Playing several projects continuously (sequence play)

Lining up master tracks from multiple projects to play them continuously.

Creating a playlist

Registering projects in a playlist to specify their playback order for sequence play.

Playing a playlist

Selecting and playing a playlist for continuous project playback.

Using the tuner function

How to use the tuner to detect pitch and tune instruments.

Using other tuning types

How to use various tuning types besides chromatic, like guitar and bass standard tunings.

Switching the level meter display type

Changing the level meter to show post-fader or pre-fader signal levels.

Adjusting the display contrast and backlight

Adjusting display contrast and turning the backlight on or off.

Changing the SD card

Procedure for safely removing or inserting an SD card while the MRS-8 is on.

Formatting an SD card

How to format an SD card in the MRS-8, erasing all data.

Checking the available SD card capacity;project size

Displaying remaining SD card capacity and current project size.

Troubleshooting

Problems during playback

Solutions for issues like no sound, weak sound, distorted playback, or fader problems.

Problems during recording

Solutions for issues like inability to record, no input signal, or distorted recorded sound.

Problems with effects

Troubleshooting for insert and send/return effects not working correctly.

Problems with the rhythm section

Solutions for issues with rhythm pattern playback, pad tapping, and song creation.

Problems with MIDI

Troubleshooting for MIDI synchronization issues with external devices.

Other problems

Solutions for issues like creating/saving projects, and SD card recognition.

Appendix

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the MRS-8, including recorder, mixer, effect, and rhythm functions.

Effect Parameters

Details parameters for various effect modules and algorithms.

Rhythm Pattern

Lists available rhythm patterns, their variations, and measures.

Drum Kits;Bass Programs

Lists drum kits and bass programs available, with their corresponding numbers.

Instrument;MIDI note number chart

Table mapping instruments to MIDI note numbers across different pad banks.

Files on SD card

Describes the file structure on the SD card, including PROJxxx folder and specific files.

MIDI implementation

Explains MIDI messages recognized and transmitted by the MRS-8.

MIDI implementation chart

A chart detailing MIDI functions, transmitted/recognized messages, and modes.

Zoom MRS-8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZoom
ModelMRS-8
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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