Roland CD-2 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Page 4–5; Page 6–8). 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.

form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION

Roland International Web Site: http://www.Roland.com

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Introduction 4

USING THE UNIT SAFELY........................................................................... 4

Checking

and

Preparations

IMPORTANT NOTES .................................................................................... 6

Check the Included Items............................................................................ 9

Main Features............................................................................................. 10

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

Media That Can Be Used with the CD-2 ................................................... 17

Notes Regarding CompactFlash (CF) Cards............................................................. 18

Notes Regarding CD-R/RW Discs ............................................................................. 18

Connecting Other Equipment ................................................................... 20

Connecting Condenser Mics...................................................................................... 22

Basic Operation 23

Basic Operation ......................................................................................... 24

Turning the Power On/Off.......................................................................................... 24

Getting Started

Recording

to CF/CD

Adjusting the Screen Contrast ................................................................................... 25

Adjusting the Volume................................................................................................. 25

Temporarily Muting the Sound (Speaker Mute)......................................................... 25

Inserting/Removing a CD .......................................................................... 26

Inserting/Removing a CF Card ................................................................. 27

Recording on the CD-2 .............................................................................. 28

Recording with the Internal Mics.............................................................. 30

Recording from a Connected Mic or Instrument .................................... 31

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Layering Your Performance with a Song from a Music CD (Overdubbing)

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Layering Your Performance with a Song from a CF Card (Overdubbing)

Settings for Recording .............................................................................. 36

Preparing a CF Card for Use (Formatting) ................................................................ 36

Choosing the CF Card Recording Mode.................................................................... 36

Selecting the Recording Source (MIC SELECT) ....................................................... 37

Adjusting the Input Level ........................................................................................... 37

Temporarily Adjusting the Playback Level of a Music CD or CF Card ...................... 38

When Recording from Connected Mics (Pan Setting) ............................................... 39

Adjusting the Left/Right Volume Balance of the Internal Mics ................................... 39

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Playback

Creating a

Music CD

Playing Back a CD ..................................................................................... 40

Playing Back at a Slower Speed (Slow Playback)..................................................... 40

Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch) ............................................ 41

Changing the Key of the Playback (Key) ................................................................... 42

Removing the Vocal or Lead Guitar from the Playback (Center Cancel) .................. 42

Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat) ....................................................... 43

Repeatedly Playing a Section (A-B Repeat).............................................................. 43

Playing Back a CF Card............................................................................. 44

Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat) ....................................................... 44

Repeatedly Playing a Section (A-B Repeat).............................................................. 45

Creating a Music CD from a CF Card ....................................................... 46

Creating a Professional-Sounding CD (Mastering Effects)........................................ 49

Make a Disc Playable in a Conventional CD Player (Finalize) ............... 50

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Advanced Operation 51

Using the Metronome ................................................................................ 52

Sounding a Count-In to Ensure Accurate Timing (Count-in) ..................................... 53

Other Recording

Methods

More Functions

Automatically Starting Recording When Sound Begins ........................ 54

Assigning Tracks Numbers While You Record....................................... 55

Using [MARKER] to assign track numbers ................................................................ 55

Assigning Track Numbers at Specified Intervals ....................................................... 56

Assigning Track Numbers When Silence is Detected ............................................... 57

Editing a CF Card....................................................................................... 58

Erasing a Track.......................................................................................................... 58

Erasing All Tracks...................................................................................................... 58

Assigning a Title to a Track ....................................................................................... 59

Trimming Silent Regions at the Beginning and End of a Track (Trim In/Out)............ 60

Dividing a Track (Divide)............................................................................................ 62

Converting a Track to a Wave File (Wave Convert) .................................................. 63

Formatting a CF Card ................................................................................................ 63

Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc ......................................................... 64

Erasing the Last Track............................................................................................... 64

Erasing All Tracks...................................................................................................... 64

Removing Finalization ............................................................................................... 65

Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner)............................................................... 66

Changing the Tuner’s Reference Pitch...................................................................... 67

Listening to a Guide Tone While Tuning.................................................................... 67

Copying an Original Music CD ................................................................. 68

Applying Effects to Your Vocal or Instrumental Performance .............. 70

Backing Up Tracks from a CF Card.......................................................... 71

Recovering Backed-up Data (Recover).................................................... 72

Playing SMF (Standard MIDI File) Data .................................................... 73

Restoring the Factory Settings (Initialize) ............................................... 74

Other Functions and Settings................................................................... 75

Displaying the Remaining Time ................................................................................. 75

Specifying the Function of the Foot Switch................................................................ 76

Automatically Adjusting the Input Level of the Internal Mics (Auto Level Control)

Adjusting the Output Level from the AUX OUT Jacks ............................................... 77

Switching the Line Input On/Off ................................................................................. 78

Viewing the Track Titles on a CF Card ...................................................................... 78

Adjusting the Playback Level of a Music CD/CF Card............................................... 79

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Checking and Preparations Getting Started

Recording to CF/CD

Playback Creating a Music CD Other Recording Methods More Functions Reference Index

Appendices 81

Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 82

Messages.................................................................................................... 87

Reference

Effect Patch List......................................................................................... 88

Menu List .................................................................................................... 90

Specifications............................................................................................. 91

Index............................................................................................................ 92

Information ................................................................................................. 94

Introduction

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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002c

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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• 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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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.

007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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008c

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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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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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

Checking and Preparations

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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012b

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, 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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101b

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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102c

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

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103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor 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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107c

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

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108b

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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110b

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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118a

• Should you remove screws, keep them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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120

• Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser mic that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic mics, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any mic you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10mA Max)

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Introduction

IMPORTANT NOTES

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on Page 4–5, please read and observe the following:

• If you place the unit on a piano or an item of furniture, the

Power Supply

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• 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.

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• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

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.

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.

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• Observe the following when using the unit’s CD-R/RW drive. For further details, refer to “Handling the CD-R/ RW Drive” on Page 7.

- Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

- Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is operating.

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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.

rubber feet of this unit may discolor or damage the finish of the piano. To prevent the rubber feet from causing this type of problem, place a cloth under the unit.

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.

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• 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 CompactFlash or CD-R/RW disc once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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• 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.

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.

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• 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.

Checking and Preparations

Handling CompactFlash Cards

704

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

fig.M512-Insert

705

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

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

708

• CompactFlash 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.

Handling the CD-R/RW Drive

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• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration.

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• Never use the emergency eject hole to open the disc tray while the this unit is operating.

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• Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down.

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• When you carry this unit, remove the disc from the loading tray.

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• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only discs with into the CD-R/RW drive. Never insert any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

Handling CD-R/RW Discs

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• DO NOT play a CD-R/RW disc (CD-R/RW disc on which track data from a CompactFlash card has been backed up

Page 71) on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

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• Don’t use unusually shaped discs, such as heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Doing so may damage the CD-2.

• Do not bend the disc.

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• Do not drop or stack discs.

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• Do not place heavy objects on a disc, or subject it to strong physical shock.

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• Hold a disc by inserting a finger in the center hole and pressing your thumb against the outer edge. Be careful not to get fingerprints on, or scratch the recording surface of the disc (the green surface).

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• Do not use in dusty areas.

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• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle.

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• Do not keep the disc in the CD-R/RW drive for a long time.

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• To protect the disc, keep it in its original case.

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• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.

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• When writing a title on the label surface of the disc, use a soft-tipped writing implement such as a felt pen.

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• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.

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• Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner. Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind.

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• Please read the documentation that is included with your CD-R/RW discs.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Introduction

IMPORTANT NOTES (continued)

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.

(852a)

• This unit is designed for professional use. When using the CD-R/RW drive to transfer audio signals, this unit can perform recording without being subject to the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it is used to record works (such as your own compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits secondgeneration and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders and other consumer digitalaudio equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)

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.

About the License Agreement

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• The CD-2’s CD-writing functionality, and its copying functionality are designed to allow you to reproduce material to which you have copyright, or material which the copyright owner has granted you permission to copy. Accordingly, reproduction of Music CD or other copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner avoiding technical prohibiting features of secondgeneration and later copying like SCMS or others constitutes copyright infringement and may incur penalties even in case such reproduction is for your own personal use and enjoyment (private use). Consult a copyright specialist or special publications for more detailed information on obtaining such permission from copyright holders.

Introduction

Check the Included Items

Check the CD-2 package to make sure it includes these items.

Checking and Preparations

❑ CD-2

❑ AC Adaptor

(PSB-7U)

❑ Power Cord

❑ Blank CD-R disc

: 700MB

❑ CompactFlash

(CF card): 128MB

* The card is already

formatted. Page 36

❑ Card Protector

(attached to the bottom of the CD-2)

❑ Owner’s Manual

Check the Included Items

❑ Leaflet (“Record Your

Performance and Create a CD”)

Introduction

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Main Features

Easily create an original music CD using only the CD-2

You can record on three types of media.

CD-R discs

(CF cards)

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You can create a music CD from selected songs recorded on a CompactFlash card.

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You can create a music CD by directly recording onto a CD-R/RW disc.

CD-RW discsCompactFlash

Easily record using the internal mics, and listen back using the built-in speakers

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Since stereo mics are built in, you can start recording immediately.

For hands-free operation, there’s an “Auto Level Control” function which automatically adjusts the input levels of the internal mics (Page 76).

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Since stereo speakers are built in, you can listen to your recordings right away.

Connect mics or instruments to directly record a vocal or instrumental performance

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You can directly record a performance from mics or instruments (e.g., guitar or digital piano) connected to the input jacks.

The CD-2 provides external mic jacks, a guitar input jack to which a guitar or bass can be connected directly, and line input jacks.

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Use mix-recording for even greater possibilities

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You can layer your own vocal or instrumental performance with a song from a music CD.

While listening to the accompaniment provided by a karaoke CD, you can add your own vocal or instrumental performance and record the result to a CompactFlash card.

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Songs you’ve recorded on a CompactFlash card can be layered with additional performances.

You can build up multi-part instrumental or vocal performances by yourself. For example, while listening to a piano accompaniment you’ve previously recorded, you could mix in an additional vocal performance.

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Convenient practice functions for music lessons

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You can slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch of a song.*

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You can change the playback pitch (key) of a song.*

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You can remove the vocal from the playback of a CD.*

The CD-2 provides a Center Cancel function that can eliminate much of the main vocal part from a CD so it becomes less noticeable. This lets you use your favorite CDs as karaoke CDs.

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You can repeatedly play back a desired section.

The A-B Repeat function lets you play back a specified section repeatedly.

Page 41, 42

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Page 43, 45

* These functions are available only for CD.

Page 40

Checking and Preparations

Main Features

Easy editing with CompactFlash

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You can delete unwanted regions of silence that were recorded before or after the song, or divide a song as desired.

Page 60, 62

Versatile built-in effects

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You can process your vocal or instrumental performances by applying a variety of effects.

The CD-2 provides a wide range of effects for a variety of applications, such as for vocals or for guitar/bass.

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You can make a professional-sounding CD.

The CD-2 provides mastering effects that can add a professional-sounding final touch to your music CD.

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Page 70

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Internal Speakers/Internal Mics

Stereo Speakers

These are a pair of stereo speakers built into the CD-2.

MIC L/MIC R

These are a stereo pair of mics built into the CD-2. You can use these mics to record.

Page 30, “Recording with the Internal Mics”

CompactFlash Operation Area

Use the controls in this area for operations on a CompactFlash (CF card).

OVERDUBBING Button

Use this button when you want to play back a track (song) from a music CD or CF card while overdubbing (layering) an additional a vocal or instrumental performance.

Page 32, “Layering Your Performance with a Song from a Music CD”

Page 34, “Layering Your Performance with a Song from a CF Card”

EDIT Button

Use this button when you want to edit the tracks of a CF card.

Page 58–63, “Editing a CF Card”

Stop ( ) Button

Press this button to stop playback or recording.

Page 44, “Playing Back a CF Card”

Play/Pause ( ) Button

Press this button to start playback or recording. During playback or recording, you can press this button to

pause. Press it once again to resume playback or recording from the location at which you paused.

If you pause recording, the next track will be started at the point you resume recording.

Page 44, “Playing Back a CF Card”

Record ( )/MARKER Button

● Press this button to enter recording-standby mode for

a CF card.

● During recording, you can press this button to assign a

track number.

Page 55, “Using [MARKER] to assign track numbers”

Checking and Preparations

CD WRITE Area

The controls in this area let you create a music CD from CF card tracks.

MASTERING Button

This button lets you apply mastering effects to tracks on the CF card.

Page 49, “Creating a Professional-Sounding CD”

TRACK SELECT Button

This button lets you select the CF card tracks that you want to write to a CD-R/RW.

Page 46, “Creating a Music CD from a CF Card”

WRITE Button

This button writes the selected CF card tracks to a CD-R/ RW disc.

Page 46, “Creating a Music CD from a CF Card”

CF Card/CD Common Area

The controls in this area let you control the media (CF card or CD) that you’ve selected as the source.

Previous track/Next track ( ) Buttons Rewind/Fast-forward ( ] Buttons

● You can use these buttons to jump to the beginning of

the preceding or the following track. During playback, the [Previous track( )] button takes you back to the beginning of the currently playing track.

● While stopped, press and hold these buttons to rapidly

move to the beginning of the track.

● During playback, press and hold one of these buttons

to rewind or fast-forward.

● While paused, press and hold these buttons to rapidly

rewind or fast-forward. Page 40, “Playing Back a CD”

REPEAT: 1/ALL Button

● This button repeatedly plays one track or all tracks.

CF card: Page 44, CD: Page 43, “Repeatedly Playing Tracks”

● When assigning a title a CF card track, this button

enters a space between characters of the title. Page 59, “Assigning a Title to a Track”

REPEAT: A-B Button

● This button repeatedly plays back the region you

specify. CF card: Page 43, CD: Page 45, “Repeatedly Playing a

Section”

● When assigning a title a CF card track, this button

deletes a character from the title. Page 59, “Assigning a Title to a Track”

COMPACT DISC Operation Area

The controls in this area let you control the CD-R/RW disc or music CD.

PITCH Button

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You can use this button to adjust the pitch (fine adjustments of less than a semitone) of the CD playback.

Page 41, “Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch”

● You can use this button to transpose the key

(adjustments of a semitone) of the CD playback.

Page 42, “Changing the Key of the Playback”

SPEED Button

This button plays the CD slowly without affecting its pitch.

Page 40, “Playing Back at a Slower Speed”

CENTER CANCEL Button

This button lets you eliminate (or reduce) the main vocal or lead guitar sound from a CD.

Page 42, “Removing the Vocal or Lead Guitar from the Playback”

ERASE Button

This button lets you erase previously recorded tracks from a CD-RW disc, or to “un-finalize” a disc.

Page 64, “Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc”

FINALIZE Button

This button finalizes a CD-R/RW disc that you’ve finished recording.

Page 50, “Make a Disc Playable in a Conventional CD Player”

EJECT ( ) Button

This button opens or closes the disc tray.

Page 26, “Inserting/Removing a CD”

Stop ( ) Button

This button stops playback from or recording.

Page 40, “Playing Back a CD”

Play/Pause ( ) Button

This button starts playback or recording. During playback or recording, you can press this button to

pause. Press it once again to resume playback or recording from the location at which you paused.

If you pause recording, the next track will be started at the point you resumed recording.

Page 40, “Playing Back a CD”

Record ( )/MARKER Button

● Press this button to enter recording-standby mode for

the CD-R/RW disc.

● During recording, you can press this button to assign a

track number. Page 55, “Using [MARKER] to assign track numbers”

Panel Descriptions

Introduction

Panel Descriptions (continued)

Side Panel (CompactFlash Slot)

MIC 1/MIC 2 Jacks

Mics with XLR-type plugs can be connected to these jacks.

Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment”

Security Slot ( )

You can attach a commercially available security lock here.

http://www.kensington.com/

PHANTOM Power Supply Switch

This switch supplies phantom power to the XLR-type MIC 1/MIC 2 jack.

Page 22, “Connecting Condenser Mics”

CompactFlash (CF Card) Slot

You can insert a CompactFlash (CF) card here.

Page 27, “Inserting/Removing a CF Card”

If desired, you can attach the included card protector to prevent theft of the CF card.

Page 19, “Attaching the Card Protector”

Card Eject Button

Use this button to eject the CF card.

Page 27, “Removing a CF Card”

Display

The display shows various information or messages related to the operation you’re performing, such as when making various settings or editing tracks.

LEVEL Meter

This indicates the volume level of the track that’s playing or the instrument or mic that’s being input.

Source Name Indication

This indicates the name of the currently selected audio source.

TRACK Indication

This indicates the track number.

TIME Indication

● This indicates the elapsed playback or recording time.

You can switch the time information that is shown here.

Page 75, “Displaying the Remaining Time”

● The track titles of a CF card will be scrolled here.

Page 78, “Viewing the Track Titles on a CF Card”

Icon Indications

● Functions specific to a CD

CD-R/RW Drive

Disc Tray

Place the CD in this tray.

Page 26, “Inserting a Disc”

Emergency Eject Hole

You can use this to remove the disc in case of emergency. Normally, it is not used.

Page 26, “If the Disc Tray Doesn’t Open”

Displayed when the playback pitch is being altered. Page 41

Displayed when the key is being altered.

Page 42

Displayed when the playback speed is being altered. Page 40

Displayed when the Center Cancel function is on. Page 42

● Functions common to both CD and CF

Displayed during 1-track repeat playback.

CD Page 43, CF card Page 44

Displayed during all-track repeat playback.

CD Page 43, CF card Page 44

Displayed during A-B repeat playback.

CD Page 43, CF card Page 45

Front Panel

Checking and Preparations

Panel Descriptions (continued)

MIC SELECT Button

This selects the audio input source that will be recorded.

Page 37, “Selecting the Recording Source”

EFFECT Button

This button applies an effect to the audio input source.

Page 70, “Applying Effects to Your Vocal or Instrumental Performance”

TUNER Button

● Press this button to enter Tuner mode.

Page 66, “Tuning Your Instrument”

● You can use this button to sound a reference pitch.

Page 67, “Listening to a Guide Tone While Tuning”

DATA Dial

● Use the dial to adjust the value of the setting shown in

the display.

● When assigning titles to CF card tracks, use the dial to

choose characters.

Page 59, “Assigning a Title to a Track”

ENTER Button

Press this to answer “yes” to messages shown in the display.

EXIT Button

Press this to answer “no” to messages shown in the display.

Also, this button is pressed to return to a previous screen after you’ve modified a setting.

SPEAKER MUTE Button

This button temporarily silences the internal speakers.

Page 25, “Temporarily Muting the Sound”

MIC 1/GUITAR Knob

This adjusts the input level of the MIC 1 jack or the GUITAR jack.

Page 37, “Adjusting the Input Level”

MIC 2 Knob

This adjusts the input level of the MIC 2 jack.

Page 38, “Adjusting the Input Level”

GUITAR Jack

You can connect an electric guitar or bass to this jack. Since this is a high-impedance jack, you can connect a guitar or bass directly.

Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment”

MIC 1/MIC 2 Jacks

Mics with phone plugs can be connected to these jacks.

Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment”

METRONOME Button

● This button sounds the metronome.

Page 52, “Using the Metronome”

● You can use this button to specify a count-in.

Page 53, “Sounding a Count-In to Ensure Accurate Timing”

MENU Button

Use this button to access various functions and settings, such as those for adjusting the display contrast or selecting the recording mode.

Page 90, “Menu List”

PHONES Jack

You can connect a set of headphones to this jack.

Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment”

OUTPUT LEVEL Knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the internal speakers and the headphones.

Page 25, “Adjusting the Volume”

Introduction

Panel Descriptions (continued)

Rear Panel

POWER Switch

This turns the power on/off.

Page 24, “Turning the Power On/Off”

AC Adaptor Jack

Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.

Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment”

Cord Hook

Wrap the AC power adaptor cord around this hook to prevent the cord from being accidentally unplugged.

Page 21, “Caution when making connections: AC Adaptor Jack”

FOOT SW (Foot Switch) Jack

You can connect a foot switch (such as the Roland DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U; separately available) to this jack. Use it to play back, record, or assign track numbers.

Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment” Page 76, “Specifying the Function of the Foot Switch”

MIDI OUT Connector

This connector transmits MIDI messages.

● If you want to play back SMF (Standard MIDI File)

data, connect this jack to the MIDI IN connector of your external sound generating device.

Page 73, “Playing SMF (Standard MIDI File) Data”

AUX OUT Jacks

Use these jacks to output analog audio signals to an external speaker system or electronic piano.

Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment”

LINE IN Jacks

You can connect your electronic piano or keyboard to these jacks, and record your performance.

Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment”

LEVEL Knob

This knob adjusts the input level of the LINE IN jacks.

Page 38, “Adjusting the Input Level”

Grounding Turminal

Connect a ground cable here.

NOTE

• 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, such as guitars.

This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal 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 94.

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)

You can choose the type of audio signal that is sent from the AUX OUT jacks.

Page 77, “Choosing the Audio Source that is Output from the AUX OUT Jacks”

Introduction

Media That Can Be Used with the CD-2

As its recording media, the CD-2 uses CompactFlash cards (CF cards) and CD-R/RW discs. The functions available for editing or deleting songs (tracks) after recording will differ according to the media you use.

The table below shows the functions that can be used with each type of media.

Media

CF card CD-R disc CD-RW disc Music CD

4x speed

supported

Logo (use a disc bearing one of the logos below)

CD-2 function

4x/8x speeds

supported

Checking and Preparations

Panel Descriptions (continued) / Media That Can Be Used with the CD-2

Recording

Playback

Edit tracks OK

Delete tracks OK OK

Cancel finalization OK

Create an original music CD OK OK

Back up a CF card OK OK

Copy an original music CD OK OK

• We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2 will play on all CD players. Depending on your CD player’s support for CD-R/RW discs, music CDs you create may not play correctly.

• Even if a disc bears an appropriate logo, recording or playback may not be possible depending on the state of the disc.

• For details on how to handle CF cards and CD-R/RW discs, refer to the instructions that came with the media you’re using.

Conventional recording OK OK OK

Overdubbing OK

Record mode selection OK

Conventional playback OK OK OK OK

Repeat playback OK OK OK OK

Special playback (Slow/Pitch/

Key/Center Cancel)

SMF (Standard MIDI File) playback OK OK

OK OK OK

• We cannot guarantee that special discs not conforming to the music CD specification (e.g., “copy-control CDs” or “copy-guard CDs”) will play. When using the CD-2 to play a music CD, please carefully read any statements printed on the CD package.

MEMO

• About CD-R discs

Use CD-R discs that support 8x speed.

Example: 2-48x speed, 1-32x speed

• About CD-RW discs

Use CD-RW discs that support 4x speed or 8x speed. (CD-RW discs that support ultra-speed or ultra-speed plus cannot be used.)

Example: multi-speed CD-RW discs: 1-4x speed, 4x speed

High-speed CD-RW discs: 4-10x speed, 4-12x speed

Notes Regarding CompactFlash (CF) Cards

In this manual, CompactFlash cards are referred to as “CF cards.”

You can purchase CF cards at your local computer dealer or at a store that handles digital cameras.

■ Specifications

● Supported capacities:

16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

● CF Type II card is not compatible.

■ Recommended CF Cards

SanDisk, Kingston

• Even if recommended CF cards are used, there may be cases in which they will not operate correctly.

■ Formatting a CF Card

A newly purchased CF card or one previously used in a computer or digital camera may need to be formatted before it can be used with the CD-2.

Page 36, “Preparing a CF card for use”

■ Regarding the CF Card Protector

You can attach the included card protector in front of the CF card slot. This will block the CF card slot, preventing the CF card from being stolen.

Page 19, “Attaching the Card Protector”

■

Recording Modes and Maximum Recording Times

When using a CF card for recording, you can select one of three recording modes as appropriate for the desired recording time and audio quality ( Page 36).

The following table shows the maximum recording times possible with each recording mode on various capacities of media.

Maximum recording time (approx.)

Capacity

Standard Long WAV

16 MB 3 minutes 6 minutes 1.5 minutes

32 MB 6 minutes 12 minutes 3 minutes

64 MB 12 minutes 24 minutes 6 minutes

128 MB 24 minutes 49 minutes 12 minutes

256 MB 49 minutes 98 minutes 24 minutes

512 MB 98 minutes 196 minutes 49 minutes

1 GB 196 minutes 392 minutes 98 minutes

2 GB 392 minutes 784 minutes 196 minutes

• The maximum times given above are approximate. The actual time may be slightly less depending on how tracks have been edited.

• You can view the remaining time in the display.

Page 75, “Displaying the Remaining Time”

• Tracks using differing recording modes may be recorded on a single CF card.

Recording mode

Notes Regarding CD-R/RW Discs

■ Recommended Manufacturers: CD-R Discs

Taiyo Yuden Corp., Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., Ricoh Corp., Hitachi Maxell Corp.

■ Recommended Manufacturers: CD-RW Discs

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., Ricoh Corp., Hitachi Maxell Corp.

• Even if recommended CD-R/RW discs are used, there may be cases in which they will not operate correctly.

• CD-RW discs that support ultra-speed or ultra-speed plus cannot be used.

■ Maximum Recording Times

Capacity Maximum recording time

650 MB approximately 74 minutes

700 MB approximately 80 minutes

• The maximum times given above are approximate. The actual time may be slightly less depending on the number of tracks that are recorded.

• You can view the remaining time in the display.

Page 75, “Displaying the Remaining Time”

Attaching the Card Protector

You can attach the included card protector in front of the CF card slot to block the slot and prevent theft of the CF card.

To attach the card protector, proceed as follows.

Turn off the CD-2 and all connected equipment.

• Disconnect all cables from the CD-2.

Checking and Preparations

Media That Can Be Used with the CD-2 (continued)

Turn the CD-2 upside down, and remove the card

protector.

Card protector

Use a Philips (+) screwdriver to remove the two screws shown in the illustration.

Pull out the card protector in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Position the card protector as shown in the

illustration, and fasten it in place using the two screws you removed in Step 2 - .

NOTE

When turning the CD-2 upside down, place stacks of newspapers or magazines to support the four corners (or two sides) so that stress is not placed on the buttons or knobs, possibly damaging them. Then, carefully position the CD-2 in such a way that its buttons and knobs won’t get damaged.

Handle the CD-2 with care, and avoid dropping it.

MEMO

If you’re not using the card protector

To prevent the card protector from being lost, leave it fastened in its original location (shown in the illustration for Step 2).

MEMO

Don’t overtighten the screws, since this may strip the threads and even damage the CD-2.

Turn the CD-2 right side up.

Introduction

Connecting Other Equipment

NOTE

• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

● Front Panel

Electric guitar Electric bass

Mic

Headphones

AC adaptor

(PSB-7U: included)

● Side Panel

● Rear Panel

Foot switch

To analog output jacks

AC cord

(Included)

To power outlet

To MIDI IN connector

MIDI sound module, etc.

RLR

To analog input jacks

Amp, audio set, etc.

Electronic piano, keyboard, etc.

Cautions When Making Connections

Checking and Preparations

AC Adaptor Jack

• To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

fig.CordHook.e

Cord hook

Rear panel

The cord of the supplied AC adaptor

Connection Cables

• When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (MIC 1, MIC 2, GUITAR, LINE IN) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS-series.

MIC 1/MIC 2 Jacks

• This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/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.

• Howling could be produced depending on the location of mics relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the mic(s).

2. Relocating mic(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

3. Lowering volume levels.

• You must not connect a mic to both MIC jacks (XLR-type and phone-type) of the same number. Doing so will damage the mic and/or the CD-2.

MIC 1

MIC 2

Connecting Other Equipment

Foot Switch

• If you are using a Boss FS-5U, set the polarity switch of the FS-5Uas shown in the illustration.

Polarity switch

MIC 1

MIC 2

• If cables are plugged into both the MIC 1 (XLR-type or phone-type) and the GUITAR jack, the input from MIC 1 jack will be cancelled.

Priority

Introduction

Connecting Other Equipment (continued)

Connecting Condenser Mics

If you’re using condenser mics, you must make settings so that phantom power is supplied to them.

NOTE

• Supplying phantom power to a dynamic mic or an audio playback device will cause malfunctions. Also, the CD-2 cannot be used with devices other than condenser mics that require phantom power (such as the BOSS Direct Box DI-1).

Carefully read the owner’s manual for the mic you’re using, and be sure to set the phantom power switch

to “OFF” unless you are using a condenser mic that requires phantom power.

Connecting a mic to the XLR type MIC 1

(or MIC 2) jack

MEMO

• Phantom power is not supplied to the phone type MIC 1 jack and MIC 2 jack located on the front panel. If your mic requires phantom power, you must connect the mic to the XLR type MIC 1 jack (or MIC 2 jack) located on the side panel.

Turn on the power of the CD-2.

Page 24, “Turning the Power On”

Slide the phantom power switch located

on the side panel toward the right to the “ON” position.

Phantom power switch

Basic Operation

This section explains how to carry out basic CD-2 procedures, from recording and playback through creating a music CD.

■ Basic Operation .................................................................................... 24

Turning the Power On/Off.................................................................................... 24

Getting Started

Recording

to CF/CD

Adjusting the Screen Contrast ............................................................................. 25

Adjusting the Volume........................................................................................... 25

Temporarily Muting the Sound (Speaker Mute)................................................... 25

■ Inserting/Removing a CD ..................................................................... 26

■ Inserting/Removing a CF Card ............................................................ 27

■ Recording on the CD-2......................................................................... 28

■ Recording with the Internal Mics......................................................... 30

■ Recording from a Connected Mic or Instrument ............................... 31

■

Layering Your Performance with a Song from a Music CD (Overdubbing)

■

Layering Your Performance with a Song from a CF Card (Overdubbing)

■ Settings for Recording ......................................................................... 36

Preparing a CF Card for Use (Formatting) .......................................................... 36

Choosing the CF Card Recording Mode.............................................................. 36

Selecting the Recording Source (MIC SELECT) ................................................. 37

Adjusting the Input Level ..................................................................................... 37

Temporarily Adjusting the Playback Level of a Music CD or CF Card ................ 38

When Recording from Connected Mics (Pan Setting) ......................................... 39

Adjusting the Left/Right Volume Balance of the Internal Mics ............................. 39

.... 32

....... 34

Playback

Creating a

Music CD

■ Playing Back a CD ................................................................................ 40

Playing Back at a Slower Speed (Slow Playback)............................................... 40

Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch) ...................................... 41

Changing the Key of the Playback (Key) ............................................................. 42

Removing the Vocal or Lead Guitar from the Playback (Center Cancel) ............ 42

Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat) ................................................. 43

Repeatedly Playing a Section (A-B Repeat)........................................................ 43

■ Playing Back a CF Card........................................................................ 44

Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat) ................................................. 44

Repeatedly Playing a Section (A-B Repeat)........................................................ 45

■ Creating a Music CD from a CF Card.................................................. 46

Creating a Professional-Sounding CD (Mastering Effects).................................. 49

■ Make a Disc Playable in a Conventional CD Player (Finalize) .......... 50

Getting Started

Basic Operation

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Power On

NOTE

• Once the connections have been completed ( Page

20), 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.

• This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

If No Other Equipment is Connected to the CD-2

Turn counterclockwise to

On the rear panel, press .

“MIN” (minimum).

The power turns on. Once the power is on, the screen lights up.

If Other Equipment is Connected to the CD-2

CHECK

Minimize the volume of all connected

devices.

Turn counterclockwise to

On the rear panel, press .

Make sure that the device connected to the AUX OUT jack is powered off.

“MIN” (minimum).

The power turns on. Once the power is on, the screen lights up.

Power up the device connected to the

AUX OUT jack.

Turning the Power Off

If No Other Equipment is Connected to the CD-2

Turn counterclockwise to

On the rear panel, press .

“MIN” (minimum).

The power turns off.

If Other Equipment is Connected to the CD-2

Switch off the power on all connected

equipment.

Turn counterclockwise to

On the rear panel, press .

“MIN” (minimum).

The power turns off.

Adjusting the Screen Contrast

If you’ve been using the CD-2 for an extended time, or because of external temperature conditions, the characters in the screen may seem difficult to read. If this occurs, you can adjust the contrast for best visibility.

Temporarily Muting the Sound (Speaker Mute)

You can mute the sound of the internal speakers simply by pressing a button.

For example, you might find this convenient when you need to answer the telephone.

Getting Started

Press until “LCD Contrast” appears

in the display, and then press .

• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].

The following screen appears.

Turn to adjust the LCD contrast.

• You can adjust this in a range of 1–10.

Press twice.

You’re returned to the previous readout.

HINT

• You can also adjust the LCD contrast by holding down [MENU] and turning [DATA].

Basic Operation

Press .

The button lights, and the internal speaker is silenced.

• The sound from the headphones is not silenced.

When you want to once again hear the

sound, press again.

The button goes out, and the volume returns to the previous setting.

MEMO

• If you’re recording via the internal mic ([MIC SELECT] is lit green: Page 30), no sound will be heard from the internal speaker during recording-standby mode or while recording, and [SPEAKER MUTE] will light automatically. This ensures that the sound being heard from the internal speakers will not be recorded by the internal mics.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn [OUTPUT LEVEL] to adjust the volume of the CD-2’s speakers and headphone jack.

softer

MEMO

• If the AUX OUT level is set to “Variable” ( Page 77), you can use [OUTPUT LEVEL] to adjust the output level of the AUX OUT jacks.

louder

Getting Started

Inserting/Removing a CD

Inserting a Disc

Press .

The disc tray opens.

Place the disc on the disc tray.

Place with the label surface facing upward

Disc tray

Press once again.

The disc tray closes.

• You can also close the disc tray by gently pressing the front of the disc tray.

• You can also close the disc tray by pressing on the CD side. When the disc is detected, playback will begin automatically.

• When the disc has been detected, “CD” is indicated as the audio source name.

Removing a Disc

Press .

The disc tray opens.

Remove the disc.

Press once again.

The disc tray closes.

• You can also close the disc tray by gently pressing the front of the disc tray.

If the Disc Tray Doesn’t Open

If pressing [EJECT ( )] fails to open the disc tray, you can forcibly open the tray by pushing a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole.

NOTE

• Never use the emergency eject hole to open the disc tray while the CD-2 is operating.

Source name

In the case of a previously recorded disc or a music CD, the total number of songs and the total playback time will be displayed when this information has been read from the disc.

Total number of tracks Total playback time

Switch off the CD-2’s power.

Page 24, “Turning the Power Off”

Push a straightened paper clip (or similar

object) into the emergency eject hole.

Emergency eject hole

The disc tray is ejected forcibly.

Pull out the disc tray, and remove the disc.

Push the disc tray closed.

Getting Started

Inserting/Removing a CF Card

Inserting a CF Card

Insert the CF card into the CF card slot.

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

CF card slot

• If the CF card cannot be used in its current state by the CD-2

The message “Not CD-2 Format. Format?” appears.

Removing a CF Card

NOTE

• The CD-2’s power must be turned off before removing a CF card. Keep the CF card inserted while the CD-2’s power is turned on.

If a CF card is removed while the CD-2’s power is on, the data in the CF card may be destroyed, or the CF card may become unusable.

Switch off the CD-2’s power.

Page 24, “Turning the Power Off”

Press the card eject button located at the

right of the CF card slot.

The card eject button pops out.

Getting Started

Inserting/Removing a CD / Inserting/Removing a CF Card

In order to use this CF card with the CD-2, you will need to format it.

Page 36, “Preparing a CF card for use”

• If the CF card has already been formatted

When the CD-2 recognizes the CF card, “CF” is indicated as the source name.

Source name

In the case of a previously recorded CF card, the total number of songs and the total playback time will be displayed when this information has been read from the CF card.

Total number of tracks Total playback time

Card eject button

Press the card eject button once again.

• Press the button in until you hear a click.

The CF card pops out slightly.

Grasp the CF card and pull it straight out.

NOTE

• The card eject button may be damaged if you leave it in the outward position; be sure to push it back in.

Recording to CF/CD

Recording on the CD-2

Three Methods of Recording

Broadly speaking, there are three methods of recording on the CD-2.

■ Recording with the CD-2’s internal mics ( Page 30)

Recording

Media that you can record to

CF cards

CD-R

discs

CD-RW

discs

■ Recording from a Connected Mic or Instrument ( Page 31)

Media that you can record to

Recording

CF cards

CD-R

discs

■ Layering a performance with the playback of a music CD or CF card (Overdubbing)

Layering a performance with a song from a music CD ( Page 32)

For example, if you play back a karaoke CD and sing along, the karaoke accompaniment and your voice will be recorded together.

Layering a performance with a song recorded to a CF card ( Page 34)

For example, let’s suppose you’ve recorded a piano performance onto a CF card. Then, while playing back the recorded piano performance, you can sing along and record the piano performance and your vocal together. A new song containing the piano and vocal will be created on the CF card.

CD-RW

discs

Playing

Music CD

CF card

Recording

Media that you

can record to

CF cards

Cautions When Recording on a CF Card or CD-R/RW Disc

■

Minimum Recording Rime for One Track

Each track on a music CD must be at least four seconds long. Since the CD-2 creates music CDs from the songs you record, it does not allow you to record a track that is less than four seconds long.

Pressing [Stop ( )] or [Pause ( )] will not stop recording if less than four seconds have passed since you began recording. Moreover, you cannot assign a track number ( Page 55) in such cases.

■ In Case Your Performance is Not Recordable

Further recording is not possible once you have reached the maximum recordable time or the maximum number of songs that can be recorded.

• If there is no more recordable time, the message “CF Card Full” or “CD Disc Full” will appear.

• If the maximum number of tracks have already been recorded, the message of “CF Track Full” or “CD Track Full” will appear.

This message goes away when you press [ENTER].

If you’re using a CF card or a CD-RW disc, you can erase unwanted songs ( Page 58, 64) and then continue recording.

When Recording on a CF card (continued)

■ Recording Time for One Track (One Song)

The maximum length of one track is three hours.

If a recording exceeds three hours, a new track division will automatically be created.

■

The Number of Recording Tracks for One CF Card

A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on one CF card.

When Recording on a CD-R/RW disc

■ Maximum Recording Times

Capacity Maximum recording time 650 MB approximately 74 minutes 700 MB approximately 80 minutes

• The maximum times given above are approximate. The actual time may be slightly less depending on the number of tracks that are recorded.

• You can view the remaining time in the display.

Page 75, “Displaying the Remaining Time”

■ Types of Discs that You Can Record

Recording to CF/CD

Recording on the CD-2

When Recording on a CF card

■

Recording Modes and Maximum Recording Times

When using a CF card for recording, you can select one of three recording modes as appropriate for the desired recording time and audio quality ( Page 36).

The following table shows the maximum recording times possible with each recording mode on various capacities of media.

Maximum recording time (approx.)

Capacity

Standard Long WAV

16 MB 3 minutes 6 minutes 1.5 minutes

32 MB 6 minutes 12 minutes 3 minutes

64 MB 12 minutes 24 minutes 6 minutes

128 MB 24 minutes 49 minutes 12 minutes

256 MB 49 minutes 98 minutes 24 minutes

512 MB 98 minutes 196 minutes 49 minutes

1 GB 196 minutes 392 minutes 98 minutes

2 GB 392 minutes 784 minutes 196 minutes

• The maximum times given above are approximate. The actual time may be slightly less depending on how tracks have been edited.

• You can view the remaining time in the display.

Page 75, “Displaying the Remaining Time”

• Tracks using differing recording modes may be recorded on a single CF card.

Recording mode

CD-R discs • Blank CD-R discs

• Partially recorded (not yet finalized) CD-R discs

CD-RW discs • Blank CD-RW discs

• Partially recorded (not yet finalized) CD-RW discs

•“Blank disc” refers to an “empty” disc on which nothing

has been recorded or stored.

■ The Number of Recording Tracks on One CD-R/RW Disc

A maximum of 99/98 tracks can be recorded on one CD-R/RW disc respectively.

■ Recorded Songs

When you record on a CD-R/RW disc, a blank space of two seconds will automatically be added at the end of each track (song).

■ Finalization ( Page 50)

“Finalization” is a process that can be applied to a CD-R/ RW disc so that it will be playable by a conventional CD player. Once a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc has been finalized, it can be played back as a music CD in a CD player that supports CD-R or CD-RW playback.

No further songs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW disc that has been finalized.

• If you’re using a CD-RW disc, you can remove the finalization and add additional material. Page 65, “Removing Finalization”

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Check the Included Items

Main Features

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Side Panel (CompactFlash Slot)

Display

CD-R/RW Drive

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Media That Can Be Used with the CD-2

Notes Regarding CompactFlash (CF) Cards

Notes Regarding CD-R/RW Discs

Attaching the Card Protector

Connecting Other Equipment

Cautions When Making Connections

Connecting Condenser Mics

Basic Operation

Basic Operation

Turning the Power On/Off

Adjusting the Screen Contrast

Temporarily Muting the Sound (Speaker Mute)

Adjusting the Volume

Inserting/Removing a CD

Inserting a Disc

Removing a Disc

If the Disc Tray Doesn’t Open

Inserting/Removing a CF Card

Inserting a CF Card

Removing a CF Card

Recording on the CD-2

Three Methods of Recording

Cautions When Recording on a CF Card or CD-R/RW Disc

When Recording on a CD-R/RW disc

When Recording on a CF card