Roland AR-3000R User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3; p. 5). These sections provide important information

concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that

you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, OWNER’S

MANUAL should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as

a convenient reference.

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* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture,

which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the
TPL Group.

Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of

ROLAND CORPORATION.

™

and CF logo ( ) trademarks.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:
BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL
LIVE

For the USA

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

AR-3000R
Audio Recorder
Roland Systems Group U.S.
425 Sequoia Drive Suite 114, Bellingham, Washington, 98226 USA
360-594-4282

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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002b

• Do not open or perform any internal modifica­tions on the unit. (The only exception would be
where this manual provides specific instructions
which should be followed in order to put in place
user-installable options; see p. 15.)

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page.

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004

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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005

• This unit should be used only with a rack or stand
that is recommended by Roland.

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

006

• When using the unit with a rack or stand recom­mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be
carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need
to make sure that any location you choose for
placing the unit provides a level surface that will
properly support the unit, and keep it from
wobbling.

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008a

• The unit should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating
instructions, or as marked on the side of unit.

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008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used with
any other device.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements
and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and
shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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012a

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the
power cord 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 power-supply cord, or the plug has been

damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally

or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to
share an outlet with an unreasonable number of
other devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.

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016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.

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022a

• Always turn the unit off and unplug the power
cord before attempting installation of the circuit
board (AR-NT1/AR-NT1R).

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026

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g.,
flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of
insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray
cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any
liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft
cloth.

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101a

• The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper venti­lation.

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102b

• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.

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103a

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the
power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to
wipe all dust and other accumulations away from
its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from
the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug
and the power outlet can result in poor insulation
and lead to fire.

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104

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.

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107b

• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging
from, an outlet or this unit.

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108a

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power
plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from
external devices.

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109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 15).

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110a

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out
of the outlet.

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115a

• Install only the specified circuit board(s) (AR­NT1/AR-NT1R). Remove only the specified
screws (p. 15).

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118b

• Keep the included Rubber Feet in a safe place out
of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them
being swallowed accidentally.

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118c

• Keep any screws you may remove and the
included screws in a safe place out of children’s
reach, so there is no chance of them being
swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a
power supply noise filter between this unit and the
electrical outlet.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

308

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the
POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the
unit has been completely disconnected from the source of
power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first
turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord
from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into
which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug
should be one that is within easy reach and readily acces­sible.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter­ference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi­ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch
them off.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation
has completely evaporated.

360

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface
on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor
or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet
to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make
sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.

Additional Precautions

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored on a memory card once it has been
lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning
such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.

557

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

562

• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor­mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac­turer of the cable.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Before Using Cards

Using DATA Cards

704

• Carefully insert the DATA card all the way in—until it is
firmly in place.

fig.M512-Insert

CompactFlash™

705

• Never touch the terminals of the DATA card. Also, avoid
getting the terminals dirty.

707

• This unit’s memory card slot accepts CompactFlash
memory cards. Microdrive storage media are not
compatible.

708

• Memory cards are constructed using precision compo­nents; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to
the following.

• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity,
be sure to discharge any static electricity from your
own body before handling the cards.

• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with
the contact portion of the cards.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or
vibration.

• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles,
or other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85˚
C).

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

Copyright

851

• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public
performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part,
of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public
performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a
third party is prohibited by law.

853

• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a
copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsi­bility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of
third-party copyrights arising through your use of this
unit.

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................3

IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................5

Main Features........................................................................................11

Panel Descriptions................................................................................12

Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. 12

Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 14

Installing an Option Board...................................................................................................................... 15

Installation de la carte facultative (French language for Canadian Safety Standard).................... 16

Installation .............................................................................................17

Attaching the Rubber Feet....................................................................................................................... 17

Rack Mounting (Important Notes on Heat Radiation) ....................................................................... 17

Attaching the Card Protector.................................................................................................................. 18

Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000R.....................19

Together with Other Equipment (System Examples) .........................................................................19

Using the Control Input and Output Terminals....................................................................... 19

Using the MIDI Connectors......................................................................................................... 20

Using the RS-232C Connector .....................................................................................................21

Connections (Connection Methods) ......................................................................................................22

Dual Mono Mode .......................................................................................................................... 22

AR-LINK ........................................................................................................................................ 22

What You Can Do (Usage Tips) .............................................................................................................23

Repeat Playback of the Same Phrase.......................................................................................... 23

Playing a Variety of Phrases in Succession ...............................................................................23

Turning the Power On and Off.............................................................24

Turning On the Power............................................................................................................................. 24

Turning Off The Power............................................................................................................................ 24

Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP ................................................25

What Is EZ Setup? ....................................................................................................................................25

What You Can Do with EZ Setup ..........................................................................................................25

Examples of EZ Setup Use ......................................................................................................................27

Recording Audio........................................................................................................................... 27

Cards Compatible with the AR-3000R.................................................30

Types of Usable Cards............................................................................................................................. 30

Card Storage Times and Number of Phrases ....................................................................................... 30

Formatting a Card ....................................................................................................................................31

Important Notes on Handling Cards..................................................................................................... 33

Card Compatibility with Other Models in the AR Series................................................................... 34

Using Cards Formatted on Earlier Model Units with the AR-3000R .................................... 34

Using Cards Formatted on the AR-3000R with Earlier Models.............................................34

The Display............................................................................................35

Viewing the Basic Screen......................................................................................................................... 35

Screen During Audio Phrase Playback...................................................................................... 35

Screen During MIDI Phrase Playback........................................................................................ 35

Screen During Pattern Phrase or Song Phrase Playback......................................................... 35

Viewing the 7-segment Display..................................................................................................36

Display-related Settings........................................................................................................................... 37

Adjusting the Contrast ................................................................................................................. 37

Making the Display Go Dark ......................................................................................................38

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Recording Audio ...................................................................................40

Recording Units—Phrases ........................................................................................................... 40

Connecting Equipment ................................................................................................................ 40

Procedure for Recording .........................................................................................................................41

Enabling Recording Standby....................................................................................................... 41

Required Settings for Recording Audio Signals (Recording Settings).................................. 42

Starting and Ending Recording...................................................................................................49

Checking What You Recorded ...............................................................................................................50

Information Recorded on the Card ............................................................................................ 50

Important Note: About Setting Information Imported from a Card..................................... 50

Playback Using the Panel on the Unit (Manual Playback) ................51

Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings).............................54

Adding Information to Individual Phrases (Phrase Information) ....................................................54

Three Useful Playback Modes for Phrase Settings................................................................... 54

Play Volume (%)............................................................................................................................ 54

Delay Time (00s 00f to 59s 29f).................................................................................................... 55

Playback Point (Start and End) ...................................................................................................55

Repeat Play (Repeat, Repeat Interval)........................................................................................ 57

Loop Play (Loop, Loop 1, Loop 2, Crossfade Time)................................................................. 57

Fade (Fade In and Fade Out)....................................................................................................... 58

Control Out .................................................................................................................................... 59

Changing the Playback Tempo for MIDI Phrases (MIDI Playback Tempo) ........................ 60

Phrase Name.................................................................................................................................. 60

Creating Combinations of Phrases (Phrase Combination)................................................................. 62

Combinations of Phrase Units (Pattern Phrases)...................................................................... 62

Time-based Combinations (Song Phrases)................................................................................ 65

Modifying Phrases Themselves (Phrase Edit)......................................................................................67

Deleting a Phrase (Phrase Delete)...............................................................................................67

Deleting Audio Outside the Playback Points (Phrase Truncate) ........................................... 67

Copying a Phrase (Phrase Copy)................................................................................................68

Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide) ............................................................................................. 69

Joining Phrases (Phrase Combine).............................................................................................. 70

Expanding or Compressing the Playback Time Without Changing the Pitch (Time Stretch)

Converting a Phrase’s Recording Settings (Phrase Convert) .................................................72

Phrase Information/Phrase Setting Correspondence Table .............................................................. 75

... 71

Making Settings and Edits for Individual Cards ................................76

Making a Card Usable on the AR-3000R (Card Format)......................................................... 76

Deleting All Phrases on a Card (Card Delete) ..........................................................................76

Copying a Card (Card Copy) ......................................................................................................76

Copying Just the Settings (Setting Copy) ..................................................................................77

Protecting a Card (Card Protect)................................................................................................. 77

Changing the Name of a Card (Card Name) ............................................................................ 77

Making Cards for Legacy Models Usable on the AR-3000R (Card Convert)....................... 78

Card Conversion Chart/Conversion Error Chart.................................................................... 80

Recording and Playing MIDI Data (MIDI Phrases)..............................82

What Are MIDI Phrases? .............................................................................................................82

Connecting Equipment ................................................................................................................ 82

Unit Settings................................................................................................................................... 82

Starting and Ending Recording...................................................................................................83

Playback of MIDI Phrases............................................................................................................ 84

Playback Procedures..................................................................................................................... 84

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Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device

(Control Input Terminals)...........85

What Is No-voltage/Make-contact?........................................................................................... 85

Types of Control Input Playback................................................................................................ 85

Type of Control Input Recording ...............................................................................................86

Assigning a Phrase to a Port and Playing It Back (Direct Playback) ................................................ 86

What Is Direct Playback?/Uses and Applications................................................................... 86

Connecting External Equipment................................................................................................. 86

Operational Specifications for Direct Playback ........................................................................ 86

AR-3000R Settings......................................................................................................................... 87

Playing Back Phrases in the Order They Are Selected (Program Playback) ...................................89

What is Program Playback?/Uses and Applications............................................................... 89

Connecting External Equipment................................................................................................. 90

Operational Specifications for Program Playback.................................................................... 90

Display Indications During Program Playback........................................................................ 91

AR-3000R Settings......................................................................................................................... 91

Specifying Phrase Numbers in Binary Notation (Binary Playback) .................................................92

What is Binary Playback?/Uses and Applications ..................................................................92

Connecting External Equipment................................................................................................. 93

Operational Specifications of Binary Playback......................................................................... 93

AR-3000R Settings......................................................................................................................... 94

To Specify Phrases With Binary Signals ....................................................................................95

Phrase Number/Binary Signal Correspondence Table........................................................... 96

Controlling Recording with the Control Terminals (Binary Recording) .........................................98

What is Binary Recording/Uses and Applications.................................................................. 98

Connecting Equipment ................................................................................................................ 98

Operational Specifications for Binary Recording..................................................................... 98

AR-3000R Settings....................................................................................................................... 100

To Specify Phrases With Binary Signals ..................................................................................101

Controlling Another Device with the AR-3000R

(Control Output Terminal)........102

Starting Another Device (Busy Out).................................................................................................... 102

What Is a Busy Out Signal?/Equipment Connections ..........................................................102

AR-3000R Settings....................................................................................................................... 103

Controlling Another Device (Control Out)......................................................................................... 104

What Is a Control Out Signal?/Equipment Connections...................................................... 104

AR-3000R Settings....................................................................................................................... 104

Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals (MIDI Control) ........105

What Is MIDI Control?/What You Can Do with MIDI Control.......................................... 105

Glossary of Selected MIDI Terms ............................................................................................. 105

Playback of Phrases Using MIDI Signals............................................................................................ 105

Connecting External Equipment............................................................................................... 106

AR-3000R Settings....................................................................................................................... 106

Operation Procedures................................................................................................................. 109

Synchronizing Operation to an External MIDI Instrument – 1 (MMC) ......................................... 110

What Is MMC?/Remote Control from Another Device........................................................ 110

Connecting External Equipment............................................................................................... 110

AR-3000R Settings....................................................................................................................... 110

Operation Procedures................................................................................................................. 112

Synchronizing Operation to an External MIDI Instrument – 2 (MMC and MTC) .......................112

What Is MTC?/Synchronized Playback with Video Equipment and Other Devices....... 112

Connecting External Equipment............................................................................................... 113

AR-3000R Settings (When the AR-3000R Is the Slave) .......................................................... 113

Operation Procedures................................................................................................................. 116

AR-3000R Settings (When the AR-3000R Is the Master) .......................................................116

Operation Procedures................................................................................................................. 117

MTC Offset Setting ..................................................................................................................... 118

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Controlling the AR Using the RS-232C Connector ..........................119

What’s the RS-232C Connector?/What You Can Do with the RS-232C Connector.......... 119

Connecting Equipment .............................................................................................................. 119

Baud Rate Setting........................................................................................................................119

Available Documentation for the RS-232C.............................................................................. 119

Playing Two Units’s Worth of Data on the Left and Right

(Dual Mono Mode) ......120

What Is the Dual Mono Mode?/Equipment Connections.................................................... 120

AR-3000R Settings....................................................................................................................... 120

Operation Procedures................................................................................................................. 121

Synchronized Recording and Playback with Multiple AR Units

(AR-LINK) .....123

What Is AR-LINK?/What You Can Do Using AR-LINK...................................................... 123

Synchronized Audio Phrase Playback with AR-LINK Signals .......................................................123

Example of Connecting to an External Device .......................................................................123

Unit Settings................................................................................................................................. 124

Recording Procedure .................................................................................................................. 124

Playback Procedure ....................................................................................................................124

Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback ............................125

Line Out (Thru) Setting During Phrase Playback.............................................................................. 125

Handy Uses of Line Thru........................................................................................................... 125

Line Thru Settings....................................................................................................................... 125

Adjusting the Sound Quality During Audio Phrase Playback (Equalizer) ...................................126

Keeping the Output Volume Unchanged (Output Volume Thru).................................................. 127

Troubleshooting..................................................................................129

Error messages...................................................................................132

Cards....................................................................................................134

Card-specific Audio Recording Time Chart....................................................................................... 134

Settings When a Card Is Formatted..................................................................................................... 135

Recorded Phrase Data............................................................................................................................ 136

Terminals .............................................................................................137

Specifications of the Control Input/Output Terminals.................................................................... 137

RS-232C Connector Specifications .......................................................................................................137

AR-LINK Connectors Specifications ...................................................................................................138

MIDI Implementation...........................................................................139

Specification........................................................................................147

Input/Output Standard......................................................................................................................... 149

Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................. 149

Index.....................................................................................................150

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Main Features

High-quality Recording and Playback

Thanks to Roland’s innovative RDAC system, you can enjoy
high-quality, 24-bit recording and playback at 48 kHz using
less data. You can select recording settings that suit the
situation and the capacity of the card (sampling frequency: 6
levels, recording mode: 5 levels). This ensures support for
recording and playback in a variety of situations and uses.

What you record and the settings are all saved on the card, so
you can change situations rapidly simply by changing cards.
You can record and play back up to 2,000 phrases (when
using two cards).

Audio Recording System with No
Moving Parts

An audio recording system that uses CF cardsnd has no
moving parts is employed. The system has no rotating parts
or drive mechanism, so it’s practically maintenance free. This
makes for outstanding durability with no loss of sound
quality.

Digital In Jack

In addition to a Line In jack (analog) and Mic jack, the unit
also features a Digital In jack. This means you can record
audio phrases of even higher sound quality by connecting
the unit to a digital-output device.

Large screen, Easy-to-understand
Messages, and EZ Setup Feature
Assure Simple Settings and Operation

The large display and easy-to-understand messages make it
simple to make settings.

The unit also has a built-in EZ Setup feature that lets you
make settings interactively.

You’ll appreciate the impressive power this provides when
you’re using the AR-3000R for the first time, or when you
need to change the settings in a hurry during play.

A Full Array of Editing Features for
Modifying Phrases the Way You Want

You can use the AR-3000R like a sampler to edit and modify
recorded material, including dividing, joining, and stretching
the time. Nondestructive editing is possible, so you can
modify the material without worrying about loss.

Two-unit Playback with a Single Unit–
Dual Mono Mode

The Dual Mono mode lets you manipulate the left and right
channels independently, and play back mono audio phrases
individually. This means you can play back material for two
units on a single AR-3000R. You can also play back separate
phrases on the left and right channels either simultaneously,
or shifted.

Built-in 2-band Equalizer

The unit features an internal 2-band equalizer for audio­phrase effects. This enables on-site correction of the sonic
field.

A Variety of Control Jacks for a Wide
Range of Playback Methods

As connectors to use for control, the unit features a Control
In jack, MIDI connectors, an RS-232C port, and AR-LINK
connectors. This lets you select from a variety of playback
methods and create systems matched to usage and
situations.

MIDI Connectors Allow for Play of
Musical Instruments and Syncing with
Video

Since the unit is equipped with MIDI connectors, you can
record and play back MIDI signals. You can play an
electronic musical instrument automatically, just like playing
back an audio phrase.

Control of recording/playback using MIDI signals is also
supported. This means you can use MTC and MMC signals
to obtain recording/playback that is synchronized to video
and other external devices.

Multi-track Operation–AR-LINK
Feature

The AR-LINK feature lets you link the unit to up to 32 other
units to create a completely synchronized multi-track system.

Conversion Feature for Using Data
from Legacy Models

Performing conversion with the Card Conversion feature
makes it possible for the AR-3000R to utilize cards used with
the earlier AR-2000/100 models, or to use cards created with
the AR-3000R on earlier models. This bidirectional data
exchange lets you make effective use of materials and data.

11

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

fig.2-01e

5

7

9

8

1234

17

1. Mic In Jack

This is for connecting a microphone during audio recording.

→

“Recording Audio” (p. 40)

2. INPUT VOLUME Knobs

The outer control adjusts the volume level of the signal input to
the Line In jack.

The inner control adjusts the microphone-input volume level.

fig.2-02e

MIC Volume

(inner ring)

→

“Recording Audio” (p. 40)

The volume level of signals input to the Digital In jack cannot
be changed.

3. Card Access Indicator

This lights up when the unit reads or writes to a card.

LINE Volume

(outer ring)

6

101112 13 14

16

15

7. PLAY Button and PLAY Indicator

• Pressing the PLAY button plays back a phrase. When
playback is paused, pressing the PLAY or PAUSE button
restarts playback.

• Holding down the STOP button and pressing the PLAY
button puts the unit in recording standby. Pressing the
PLAY or PAUSE button while in this state starts
recording.

8. PAUSE/BACK Button and PAUSE Indicator

• Pressing the PAUSE button during playback of an audio
phrase pauses playback. Playback resumes when the
PLAY or PAUSE button is pressed again.

• Pressing the PLAY or PAUSE button while in the
recording-standby state starts recording.

• When you are making settings, this button is used to
make the insertion point (highlighted) go back one step.

When the CF card drive is in operation (that is, when the
access indicator is illuminated), do not try to take out the
card or turn off the power. Doing so may damage the card.

4. Card Slots

Do not insert any object other than a CF card (such as a wire,
coin, or different type of card) into the card slots. Doing so
may damage the unit.

5. Card Eject Buttons

6. Display

→

“Viewing the Basic Screen” (p. 35)

962a

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

12

Panel Descriptions

fig.2-03e

●About When the Indicators Light/Flash

When Playing Back/Recording

State

During Playback

During Pause
(Playback)

During Recording
Standby

During Recording

PLAY button

indicator

Lights in green

Flashes in green

Flashes in red

Lights in red

→“Recording Audio” (p. 40)
→“Playback Using the Panel on the Unit

(Manual Playback)” (p. 51)

When Sync Source is set to MTC

State

During Pause
(Playback)

During Recording
Standby

PLAY button

indicator

Lights in green

Lights in red

→“Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals

(MIDI Control)” (p. 105)

PAUSE button

indicator

Extinguished

Flashes in green

Flashes in red

Extinguished

PAUSE button

indicator

Lights in orange

Lights in orange

12. ENTER Button

13. SELECT Dial (Doubles As SELECT Button)

This is used for such operations as selecting phrases and
choosing setting items.

14. OUTPUT VOLUME Knob

This adjusts the volume level of the final output (at the audio
output jacks).

To prevent incorrect operation, you can disable this control
and set the volume at a fixed level.

→

“Keeping the Output Volume Unchanged (Output Volume

Thru)” (p. 127)

15. Headphones Jack

This is for connecting headphones for monitoring recording and
playback.

The headphones volume level is adjusted with the OUTPUT
VOLUME control (the same as for the final volume [the audio
output jacks]).

When you activate the Volume Thru feature, you can use the
OUTPUT VOLUME control to adjust the headphones volume
even when the OUTPUT VOLUME control has been deactivated.

9. STOP Button

• Pressing the STOP button stops phrase playback or
recording, extinguishing the PLAY indicator.

• Holding down the STOP button and pressing the PLAY
button puts the unit in recording standby.

10. EZ SETUP Button and EZ SETUP Indicator

This activates the EZ Setup feature, which lets you make settings
interactively.

Use this feature if you’re using the AR-3000R for the first time, or
when you need to change the settings in a hurry during play.
The indicator lights up when EZ Setup is active.

→

“Easy Setup and Operation!–EZ Setup” (p. 25)

11. MODE Button and MODE Indicator

For entering the mode for making settings. The indicator lights
up while settings are made.

16. POWER Switch

Turn the AR-3000R’s power on and off.

* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the

POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power

outlet. Refer to

Power Supply

(p. 5).

17. Card Protector (Included)

This allows you to prevent the card being removed by mistake.

13

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

fig.2-04e

12 4 6

3789

12

1. AC Inlet

This is for connecting the included AC power cord. Connect it
securely so that it doesn’t come loose.

(Refer to p. 147 – for power requirements)

The unit should be connected to a power source only

of the type maked on the side of unit.

2. AR-LINK Connectors (OUT and IN)

These are for connecting the AR units to each other when you’re
using more than one AR unit at the same time.

→

“Synchronized Recording and Playback with Multiple AR

Units (AR-LINK)” (p. 123)

3. MIDI Connectors (OUT/THRU and IN)

These are used to make the connections when you operate the
AR with MIDI signals for recording MIDI phrases, performing
MIDI control, and so on.

• MIDI IN: This receives MIDI information from another MIDI
instrument.

• MIDI OUT: This sends MIDI information from the AR-3000R.

• MIDI THRU: This sends, unchanged, MIDI information
received by MIDI IN.

On the AR-3000R, a single connector doubles in use for MIDI
OUT and MIDI THRU. When shipped from the factory, the
connector is set to “OUT.” You can change the function of the
connector as required.

→

“Recording and Playing MIDI Data” (p. 82)

→

“Controlling the AR with MIDI Signals (MIDI control)” (p.

105)

4. DIGITAL IN Jack (Coaxial, S/P DIF, EIAJ CP­1201-compliant)

This is used when recording audio from a device equipped with
a digital audio-output jack.

9

Top Panel

5

11

927

5. Ground Terminal

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may
experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the
surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device,
microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other
objects. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is
absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this,
connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external
ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur,
depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are
unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in
the event of lightning)

6. RS-232C Connector

This is used when connecting the AR-3000R to a computer or the
like for exchanging signals.

→

“Controlling the AR Using the RS-232C Connector” (p. 119)

7. Control Input/Output Terminals

These are used for connecting to external control devices.

• Controlling the AR-3000R with Signals from an External
Control Device

→

“Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device (Control

Input Terminals)” (p. 85)

• Controlling an External Device with Signals from the
AR-3000R

→

“Controlling Another Device with the AR-3000R(Control

Output Terminals)” (p. 102)

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

14

Panel Descriptions

8. LINE IN Jack

This is used when recording audio from a device equipped with
an analog audio-output jack.

9. Audio Output Jacks (BALANCED OUTPUT)

These are the final audio output jacks. They are used for
connection to a power amp or the like. Both balanced and
unbalanced connections are possible.

922

* This instrument is equipped with balanced (TRS) type jacks.

Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make

connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other

equipment you intend to connect.

fig.2-05e

GND(SLEEVE)

HOT(TIP)

COLD(RING)

Balanced Output

926a

GND(SLEEVE)

HOT(TIP)

Unbalanced Output

When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume
level of equipment connected to the inputs (LINE IN Jack)
may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do
not contain resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS
series.

10. Option Board Slot

This is the recess for installing an option board.

→

“Installing an Option board”

When installing, be sure to refer to the owner’s manual for
the option board.

11. Option Board Space

This is where an option board is installed.

→

“Installing an Option board”

When installing, be sure to refer to the owner’s manual for
the respective option board.

12. Rubber Feet (Included Items)

→

“Attaching the Rubber Feet (Included Items)” (p. 17)

Installing an Option Board

When installing, be sure refer to the owner’s manual for the
respective option board.

fig.2-06e

Top Panel

Rear Panel

Important Notes on Installation

●

Before installing the board, switch off the power to the

equipment and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

●

Remove only the specified screws.

●

Be careful not to let removed screws fall into the unit.

●

After you have removed the panel, cover, and screws, do not

leave them off. When you have finished installing the option
board, be sure to reattach the panel, cover, and screws.

●

Be careful not to cut your hand on the opening for installing the

board.

●

After installation, if the unit fails to power up when you switch

on the power, contact your Roland Service Station.

●

901

To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that can be
caused by static electricity, please carefully observe the
following whenever you handle the board.

•

Before you handle the circuit board, first touch the front panel
of the AR-3000R, and while maintaining contact with the front
panel, pick up the circuit board. This discharges any static
electricity that has accumulated in your body and clothing.

•

When handling the board, grasp it only by the panel or the
board’s edges. Avoid touching any of the electronic
components or connectors.

•

When handling the board, grasp it only by the panel or
the board’s edges. Avoid touching any of the electronic
components or connectors.

•

Before you connect any cables, make sure they do not
carry a static electricity charge. Such charges can be

Removed screws

Option board

15

Panel Descriptions

transmitted, for example, if the other end of the cable
has been in contact with a carpet (or other object) where
there is a static electricity buildup.

•

Save the bag in which the board was originally shipped, and
put the board back into it whenever you need to store or
transport it.

911

●

Do not touch any of the printed circuit pathways or connection

912

913

terminals.

●

Never use excessive force when installing a circuit board. If it
doesn’t fit properly on the first attempt, remove the board and
try again.

●

When circuit board installation is complete, double-check your
work.

914

915

928

929

●

Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before
attempting installation of the circuit board (model no. AR-NT1/
AR-NT1R).

●

Install only the specified circuit board(s) (model no. AR-NT1/
AR-NT1R). Remove only the specified screws.

●

When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers
or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both
ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you
should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get
damaged.

●

When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid
dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

Installation de la carte facultative

Standard)

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la procédure
d’installation, reportez-vous à la documentation spécifique à la
carte facultative.

fig.install_F

Top Panel

Vis retirées

Option board

Rear Panel

Remarques importantes sur
l’installation

●

Avant d’installer la carte, éteignez l’équipement et débranchez le
cordon d’alimentation de la prise.

●

Retirez uniquement les vis indiquées.

●

Faites attention de ne pas laisser les vis tomber dans l’unité.

●

Après avoir retiré le panneau, le couvercle et les vis, ne les
laissez pas ainsi. Une fois terminée l’installation de la carte
facultative, assurez-vous de remettre le panneau, le couvercle et
les vis en place.

●

Faites attention de ne pas vous couper sur l’ouverture
d’installation de la carte.

901(F)

911(F)

912(F)

913(F)

914(F)

915(F)

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

(French language for Canadian Safety

Après l’installation, si l’unité ne se remet pas en marche lorsque
vous la rallumez, communiquez avec le centre de service
Roland.

Veuillez suivre attentivement les instructions suivantes quand
vous manipulez la carte afin d’éviter tout risque
d’endommagement des pièces internes par l’électricité statique.

•

Toujours toucher un objet métallique relié à la terre (comme un
tuyau par exemple) avant de manipuler la carte pour vous
décharger de l’électricité statique que vous auriez pu
accumuler.

•

Lorsque vous manipulez la carte, la tenir par les côtés. Évitez
de toucher aux composants ou aux connecteurs.

•

Lorsque vous manipulez la carte, la tenir par les côtés de la
plaque ou par les côtés du circuit imprimé. Évitez de toucher
aux composants ou aux connecteurs.

•

Avant de connecter tout câble, assurez-vous qu’il ne contient
aucune charge d’électricité statique. De telles charges peuvent
être transmises, par exemple, si l’autre extrémité du câble
touche à un tapis (ou autre objet) où il y a accumulation
d’électricité statique.

•

Conservez le sachet d’origine dans lequel était la carte lors de
l’envoi et remettez la carte dedans si vous devez la ranger ou la

transporter.
Ne pas toucher aux circuits imprimes ou aux connecteurs.
Ne jamais forcer lors de l’installation de la carte de circuits

imprimes. Si la carte s’ajuste mal au premier essai, enlevez la
carte et recommencez l’installation.

Quand l’installation de la carte de circuits imprimes est
terminee, reverifiez si tout est bien installe.

Toujours eteindre et debrancher l’appareil avant de commencer
l’installation de la carte. (modele no AR-NT1/AR-NT1R).

N’installez que les cartes de circuits imprimes specifiees (modele
no AR-NT1/AR-NT1R). Enlevez seulement les vis indiquees.

16

Installation

Attaching the Rubber Feet

Attach these as required, such as when you’re using the AR-3000R 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.4-01e

Bottom chassis

Rack Mounting (Important Notes on Heat Radiation)

When you are mounting the unit on a rack or the like, give attention to the
following points to ensure efficient cooling.

• Install in a well-ventilated location.

• Avoid mounting in a sealed rack. Warm air within the rack cannot
escape and is sucked into the unit again, making efficient cooling
impossible.

• When you are using a stacked mounting arrangement, be especially sure
to provide for adequate ventilation within the rack to keep discharged
air from being sucked back into the unit. If the back surface of the rack
cannot be kept open, then provide a ventilation port or ventilation fan at
the upper area of the back surface of the rack, where warm air
accumulates.

• When you are using the unit in a portable case or rack, remove the
covers from the front and back surfaces of the case, so that the front and
back surfaces of the unit are not obstructed.

• If an error message informing you of a dangerous rise in temperature
appears (p. 132), then heat-dissipating measures are needed. Refer to the
cautions just described and check the installed state of the unit and the
rack.

* When placing the unit on the rack, be careful not to pinch your fingers.

* For more information about installation, also see “Placement” in the Important

Notes (p. 5).

17

Installation

Attaching the Card Protector

By attaching the Card Protector (supplied) to the AR-3000R, you can
prevent the memory card from inadvertently being removed from the AR­3000R.

1

fig.CardProtect.e

Card Protector

After confirming that the card is securely inserted in the card
slot, use the provided screws to attach the Card Protector, as
shown in the figure below.

18

Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000R

You can use the AR-3000R alone or in combination with other AR-3000R
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 Other Equipment (System Examples)

Using the Control Input and Output Terminals

●

Control Input: Messages, explanations, warnings, announcements, effect
sounds, and the like are played with high sound quality according to control
signals from sensors, buttons, and switches.

fig.5-01e

Sensor

Momentary Switch

Pressing the switch plays back
a set announcement, guidance
message, explanation, or the like

•Set announcements played back as required

•Broadcast of museum exhibition explanations

or guidance

Types of External Control

Control Signal
Audio Signal

●

Control Output: Control signals can be output during or after phrase
playback to control an external device.

fig.5-02e

Busy Out

Program Timer

pm.

Control timer for automatic
broadcasts

•Playback of message broadcasts and
announcements at regular, set times in
offices, factories, or other such areas

•Broadcasts at set times of upcoming
events at amusements areas

Sensor-triggered automatic
broadcasts

Power Amp

Controlling the AR-3000R
from an External Device
(Control Input Terminals)

→ p. 85

•Guidance announcements made upon

detection of a person's presence

•Playback of event performances at
attractions and other sites

Controlling Another
Device with the AR-3000R
(Control Output Terminals)
→ p. 102

Control Signal
Audio Signal

Only during phrase playback, power amp or other
gear is powered up (delay time set to five seconds)

Lamp lights during phrase playback

Control Out

After playback ends, controls external device

Power Amp

Power Unit

Power

Reray
Switch

Power Amp

•Extinguishing lights

•When elevator doors are closed and

other similar situations

19

Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000R

Using the MIDI Connectors

●

Spatial Expression
With the AR-3000R serving as the master, the MIDI signals it sends out can

be used to get a sound module to play background music. Or, you can have
sound-effect phrases be played by a slaved AR-3000R. This lets you create
sonic fields with six-channel multi-playback.

fig.5-03e

(for MIDI Sequencer)

Sound Module

MIDI patch bay

Power Amp.

Controlling the AR-3000R
Using MIDI Signals (MIDI
Control) → p. 105

MIDI signal
Audio signal

Power Amp.

Power Amp.

●

Sound-field Control
Using batch MIDI control from a switch box, you can change programs on a

mixer, equalizer, or the like to control the sonic field.

fig.5-04e

Switch box

Digital Mixer

& Console

MIDI patch bay

Equalizer

(for MIDI Sequencer)

Power Amp.

Control signal
MIDI signal
Audio signal

20

Equalizer

Power Amp.

Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000R

Using the RS-232C Connector

By connecting an RS-232C cable, you can control the AR-3000R from an
external control device, such as a computer or touch panel.

fig.5-05e

●AR Control with a computer

Controlling the AR Using
the RS-232C Connector →
p. 119

Control signal
Audio signal

Power Amp.

●Explanatory messages and guidance for public facilities and museum exhibits

CONTROL PANEL

Control Interface

Power Amp.

21

Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000R

Connections (Connection Methods)

Dual Mono Mode

The Dual Mono mode is a feature for playing different mono audio phrases
independently on the left and right channels. This lets you use the unit to
play two units’s worth of data.

You can also play back separate phrases on the left and right channels
simultaneously, or control them individually.

fig.5-06e

Power Amp.

Playing Two Unit’s Worth
of Data on the Left and
Right (Dual Mono Mode)
→ p. 120

AR-LINK

●

Connecting with the AR-LINK Cable
You can operate four AR-3000R units completely in sync as an eight-channel

multi-player.

fig.5-07e

Control input

Exhibit A

Control signal
Audio signal

Exhibit B

Control signal
Audio signal

Power Amp.

Synchronized Recording
and Playback with Multiple
AR Units (AR-LINK) → p.
123

22

Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000R

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.

Setting the Phrase Information for Repeat Play

You can repeat each individual phrase.
You can also do repeat play for a phrase combination (a group of phrases).

Inputting a Continuous Make-contact Signal to the Control Input
Terminals

You can repeat playback by continuously shorting the control input
terminals.

* With some settings, playback doesn’t repeat even when you continuously input a

make-contact signal.

For information, refer to “Controlling the AR-3000R from an External
Device (Control Input Terminals)” (p. 85).

Playing a Variety of Phrases in Succession

There are several methods for doing this. Choose a playback method that
matches your usage conditions.

Using Phrase Combinations

This continuously plays back stored phrases in succession.

Repeat Play → p. 57

Phrase Combinations → p.
62

Phrase Combinations → p.
62

Using Direct Playback of Control Input

By inputting control signals to a port number from 1 through 16, you can
play back the phrase assigned to the number.

Using Program Playback of Control Input

This successively plays back phrases in preset sequence each time a control
signal is input to the START port.

Using Binary Playback of Control Input

You can select phrases by inputting binary signals to port numbers 1
through 10, and play the selected phrases in succession each time you input
control signals to the START port.

Direct Playback → p. 86

Program Playback → p. 89

Binary Playback→ p. 92

23

Turning the Power On and Off

b

Turning On the Power

941

1

2

3

* Once the connections have been completed (p. 40), turn on power to your various

devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk

causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Power on your equipment as described in the following. After the devices
are powered on, set the volumes to each connected devices equipment.

Connected devices → AR-3000R → Power Amplifier etc.

Confirm the volume levels on the AR-3000R and any amp or
mixer that is connected turned down to the lowest settings.

Press the POWER switch to turn on the power.

Watch the display.

942

This unit is equipped with
a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds)
after power up is required

efore the unit will operate

normally.

To avoid risk of electric
shock, do not touch the
connectors while the unit is
in operation.

* This display is only an example for illustrative purposes, The content of the display

will differ depending on the card settings.

Turning Off The Power

1

2

Confirm the volume levels on the AR-3000R and any amp or
mixer that is connected turned down to the lowest settings.

Switch off the power of the device in the reverse order of that
used to switch on the power.

The display will go dark, indicating that the power has been turned off.

945

If you need to turn off the
power completely, first
turn off the POWER switch,
then unplug the power
cord from the power outlet.
Refer to

5)

Power Supply

(p.

24

Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP

What Is EZ Setup?

On the AR-3000R, settings are normally made by using the MODE button to
enter the setting mode, then selecting the needed items from the various
menu levels.

EZ Setup is an interactive method for making settings, whereby you first
select the target and the feature you want to use, then make the necessary
settings, one after another.

Use this feature if you’re using the AR-3000R for the first time, if you don’t
know what items need to be set, or when you need to change the settings in
a hurry during play.

What You Can Do with EZ Setup

With EZ Setup, you can make target-specific and function-specific settings
like the ones shown below.

Basic Operations

A. Creating Cards

1. Creating a New Card (p. 31)

2. Copying a Card (p. 76)

3. Using AR-2000 Cards (p. 78)

B. Recording Phrases

1. Audio Recording (Line Input) (p. 40)

2. Audio Recording (Line + Mic) (p. 40)

3. Audio Recording (Digital Connectors) (p. 40)

4. MIDI Recording (p. 82)

C. Phrase Editing

1. Phrase Information Settings (p. 54)

• Playback Volume Setting

• Loop Play

• Repeat Play

2. Combining Phrase (p. 62)

• Creating Pattern Phrases

• Creating Song Phrases

3. Modifying Phrases (p. 67)

• Deleting Phrases

• Splitting Phrases

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Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP

• Joining Phrases

• Expanding and Compressing Playback Times (Time Stretch)

• Copying Phrases

D. Control from an External Device

1. Playback Using the Screw-on Connectors (p. 85)

• Selected Playback of Stored Phrases

• Sequential Playback of Stored Phrases

• Playback of Specified Phrase Numbers

• Recording Specified Phrase Numbers

2. Playback Using MIDI Signals (p. 105)

3. Control Using RS-232C (p. 119)

E. Independent playback of L and R channels (

F. Synchronizing Multiple Devices

1. Synchronization Using AR-LINK (p. 123)

2. Synchronization Using MIDI (p. 110)

G. LCD Settings

1. Adjusting LCD Contrast (p. 37)

2. LCD Auto Power-off (p. 38)

H. Control Output Signal Settings

1. Signal Settings for Starting Other Equipment (p. 102)

2. Signal Settings for Controlling Other Equipment (p. 104)

p. 120)

I. Line Output Settings

1. Line Thru Settings During Playback (p. 125)

2. Adjusting the Sound Quality of Audio Phrases (p. 126)

3. Locking Output Volume (p. 127)

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Examples of EZ Setup Use

This section describes “recording audio” as an example of operations using
EZ Setup.

Recording Audio

Refer to “Connecting Equipment” (p. 40) and connect the external
equipment.

Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP

1

2

Press the EZ SETUP button.

The EZ SETUP indicator lights up.

Turn the SELECT dial to choose the “Recording Phrases” icon,
then press the dial.

fig.EZ-01

Present icon location

The present screen content and messages are scrolled at the bottom of the
screen.

3

Turn the SELECT dial to choose the “Audio Recording (Line

Number of icons on the menu

Input)” icon, then press the dial.

Basic Operations

In each step, each press of
the PAUSE (BACK) button
lets you go back one screen.

4

fig.EZ-02

Turn the SELECT dial to choose “Card to Record (A/B),” then
press the dial.

fig.EZ-03

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Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP

5

6

7

Turn the SELECT dial to choose the phrase number to record,
then press the dial.

Turn the SELECT dial to choose the recording type (Stereo or
Mono), then press the dial.

fig.EZ-04

Turn the SELECT dial to choose the RDAC grade (High­quality, Normal, or Extended-time).

fig.EZ-05

When you press the SELECT dial, a screen like the one below appears.

fig.EZ-06

8

9

10

Turn the SELECT dial to choose “YES,” then press the ENTER
button to enter recording standby.

fig.EZ-07

Use the INPUT VOLUME control to adjust the recording level,
then press the ENTER button to start recording.

fig.EZ-08

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

fig.EZ-09

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Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP

11

12

Turn the SELECT dial to choose “End,” then press the dial to
return to the initial EZ Setup screen.

* Selecting “playback” and pressing the ENTER button plays back what you

recorded.

* Pressing “Try again” returns you to step 4 so you can record again.

Press the EZ SETUP button to return to the normal screen.

In the provided EZ Setup
menus, depending on the
selected item, the settings
may be made using the
normal setting screens.
However, when you finish
making all necessary
settings, you are returned
to the initial EZ Setup
screen.

Basic Operations

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Cards Compatible with the AR-3000R

b

Types of Usable Cards

The AR-3000R stores recorded audio and MIDI signals on the card.
Also, 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 by swapping cards.
You can use the ARE-3000 AR Card Editor software to back up all of the data

on memory cards using a Windows computer. When restoring backed up
data to memory cards, be sure to use memory cards formatted with the AR.

* Please download the ARE-3000(free of charge) from the following URL.

http://www.rssamerica.com

Information cannot be
stored in memory in the
AR unit itself, so be sure to
purchase cards separately.
There are several types of
card capacities available.
The amount of information
that you can store differs
according to card capacity.

Depending on the type of
CF card you are using, it
may not be possible to
perform recording or
playback at the set RDAC­Grade and RDAC-Mode
due to data write speed
and other factors.

Card Storage Times and Number of Phrases

You can create up to 1,000 phrases on a single card.
When you format a card, you preselect 250, 500, or 1,000 as the maximum

number of phrases to record on the card.

* The possible recording time of a card varies according to card capacity and recording

settings.

* After formatting, you cannot change the maximum number of phrases. Please be

aware that changing the maximum number of phrases requires reformatting, which

erases everything stored on the card.

* When you are using Card Conversion to convert a created card to AR-2000 format,

select either 250 or 500 as the setting for the maximum number of phrases.

Depending on the length of
stored phrases, it may not

e possible to create the set
maximum number of
phrases.

For information about
maximum recording times
under various settings,
refer to the “Card-specific
Audio Recording Time
Chart” in Appendices (p.

134).

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