Roland CD-2e User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Page 8–10; Page 11–13). 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.
Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland International Web Site: http://www.Roland.com/
Selecting English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Japanese as the operating language.
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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:
NEUTRAL LIVE
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.
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Check the Included Items

The CD-2e includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the CD-2e. If you find that any item is missing, contact the nearest authorized Roland distributor in your country.
CD-2e
Remote controller
Owner’s Manual
Quick Start
(“Record Your Performance and Create a CD!”)
Application Guide
AC Adaptor/Power cord
* The shape of the power cord’s plug varies
depending on the country.
SD memory card
* The SD memory card contains
sample songs.
Blank CD-R disc
Battery for remote controller (CR2025)
* Copyright law prohibits you from using the sample songs on the included SD memory card for any purpose other than
personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright owner. Without such permission, you may not duplicate this data or make derivative works using it.
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Table of Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................................. 8
Checking
and
Preparations
Recording
to SD/CD-R/CD-RW
IMPORTANT NOTES................................................................................... 11
Panel Descriptions ..................................................................................... 14
Media Usable for Recording ...................................................................... 20
Turning the Power On and Off.................................................................. 21
Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor ................................................................................ 21
Using Batteries............................................................................................................ 22
Preparing an SD Memory Card ................................................................. 24
Preparing a CD........................................................................................... 27
Preparing the Remote Control .................................................................. 29
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ...................................................................29
Using the Remote Control .......................................................................................... 29
Menu Operations ....................................................................................... 31
About Easy Guide....................................................................................... 34
Before You Start Recording ....................................................................... 35
Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals................................................ 36
Recording with the Internal Mics ................................................................................36
Connecting an External Mic for Recording.................................................................. 39
Recording an Electronic Instrument.......................................................... 42
Recording a Cassette or MD...................................................................... 44
Recording Karaoke..................................................................................... 46
Layering your Performance onto an SD Memory Card
Convenient Functions for Recording......................................................... 52
Automatically Starting Recording When Audio is Detected ......................................... 52
Assigning Song Numbers While Recording (Marker) ................................................... 54
Preventing Loud Sounds from Distorting (Limiter) ......................................................57
Inserting a Count before Recording Begins (Count-in) ................................................ 58
Song and Recording It........ 49
Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card ............................... 60
Convenient Functions for Playback ........................................................... 62
Listening
Deleting
Changing the Key of the Playback .............................................................................. 62
Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch) ...............................................63
Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel) ................................................................... 64
Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat)............................................................ 65
A-B Repeat Playback ................................................................................................... 66
Slowing Down or Speeding Up Playback .................................................................... 67
Adding Reverberation (Reverb) ................................................................................... 68
Muting the Sound of the Speakers.............................................................................. 69
Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card................................................ 70
Deleting Songs Individually......................................................................................... 70
Erasing All Tracks ........................................................................................................ 71
Deleting an Unwanted Region at the Beginning of the Song (Trim In)........................ 72
Deleting an Unwanted Region at the End of the Song (Trim Out)............................... 74
Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc ............................................................ 76
Deleting One Song at a Time (Only the Last Song)..................................................... 76
Erasing All Tracks ........................................................................................................ 77
Removing Finalization................................................................................................. 78
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Creating a CD
Editing
an SD memory card
Viewing Information
Screen display
and
Table of Contents
(continued)
Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD...................... 79
Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)... 83
Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup)........................... 84
Moving a Song........................................................................................... 87
Dividing a Track ......................................................................................... 88
Joining Songs ............................................................................................. 90
Maximizing the Volume of a Song ............................................................ 91
Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time ................................... 92
Viewing Information about an SD Memory Card ..................................... 93
Viewing Information about a CD-R/RW Disc ............................................ 94
Adjusting the Readability of the Screen (Contrast).................................. 95
Automatically Dimming the Screen (Backlight Timer) ............................. 96
Changing the Screen Display Language ................................................... 97
Convenient Functions
for practicing
Advanced Uses
Appendices
Sounding the Metronome ......................................................................... 98
Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function).............................................. 100
Changing the Tuner’s Reference Pitch ...................................................................... 101
Listening to a Guide Tone While Tuning ................................................................... 102
Returning the Menu Settings to their Factory-Set Condition
(Factory Reset) ............ 103
Formatting an SD Memory Card ............................................................. 104
Adjusting the Left/Right Volume Balance of the Internal Mics.............. 105
Reversing the Stereo Field of the Internal Mics ...................................... 106
Connecting External Speakers................................................................. 108
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 110
Messages .................................................................................................. 117
Setting Items in Easy Guide..................................................................... 119
Specifications ...........................................................................................121
Recommended SD Memory Card ............................................................ 122
Recommended CD-R/RW Disc Manufacturers ........................................ 123
Index ........................................................................................................ 124
Information .............................................................................................. 129
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List of Common Tasks

Recording
Automatically start new songs at silent spaces when recording from a cassette or MD
Automatically start recording when a performance begins
Let the CD-2e adjust the input level
Sound a count before recording begins
Record your vocal along with karaoke backing
Overdub-record
Make a well-balanced recording of an ensemble
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(Automatically Recording)
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(Internal Mics Balance)
(Auto Marker)
(Auto Level)
(Count-in)
(Overdubbing)
(Overdubbing)
Record without distortion
Return a CD-RW disc to a recordable state
Check how much recording time is left
Check the capacity of the currently inserted SD memory card
Check the capacity of the currently inserted CD-R/RW disc
Deleting
Delete a song from an SD memory card
Delete a song from a CD-RW disc
Delete unwanted silence before or after a song
☞ ☞
☞ ☞
☞ ☞
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(Limiter)
(Unfinalize)
(Remaining Time)
(Card Information)
(Disc Information)
(One Track)
(All Tracks)
(Last Track)
(All Tracks)
(Trim In)
(Trim Out)
Protect an important song from accidental erasure
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(Protect Switch)
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Listening
Listen to the same phrase repeatedly
Listen to a song repeatedly
Listen to a song at different speeds
Use a commercial music CD for karaoke
Resume playback where you last stopped
Apply reverb
Boost a softly recorded song to maximum volume
List of Common Tasks
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Page 64
Page 61
Page 68
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(A-B Repeat)
(Repeat)
(Speed)
(Center Cancel)
(Resume)
(Reverb)
(Normalize)
(continued)
Creating a CD
Make a duplicate of an original music CD you created
Complete a CD
Others
Use the CD-2e where there’s no AC power
Extend battery life
Connect speakers to listen
Restore the CD-2e to its factory-set condition
Change the metronome’s sound or tempo
Tune your instrument
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(Backup)
(Finalize)
(Batteries)
(Backlight Timer)
(External Speakers)
(Factory Reset)
(Metronome)
(Tuner)
Use the remote controller
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(Remote Control)
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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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002c
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
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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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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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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.
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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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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019
Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.
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020
Keep lithium batteries out of reach of small children. If a child has accidentally swallowed a battery, see a doctor immediately.
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021
Lithium batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into a fire or water.
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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109b
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.
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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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027
Never expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
111: Selection
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak
(continued)
and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (Page 22, 29).
1
Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.
2
Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.
3
Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.
5
If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.
6
Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.
Before use, carefully read the cautions printed on the battery as well as the owner’s manual that accompanies the battery.
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112
Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.
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113
Use only the specified type (model no.CR2025) of lithium battery (Page 29). Be sure to insert it as directed (to ensure correct polarity).
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114
Used lithium batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.
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118c
Keep any battery for remote controller you may remove and the included SD memory card 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

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 8–10, please read and observe the following:
301
302
303a
304a
307
351
352a
352b
354a
355b
Power Supply: Use of Batteries
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.
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.
When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
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
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.
This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
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.
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.
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.
Placement
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
551
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in a CD-R/RW disc.
552
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on an SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc 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.
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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IMPORTANT NOTES
(continued)
Handling SD memory cards
***
Do not remove the SD memory card while the CD-2e is powered up. Doing so may damage the data stored on the SD memory card.
704
Carefully insert the SD memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.
fig.M512-Insert.eps
705
Never touch the terminals of the SD memory card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.
708
SD 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.
***
Please read the documentation that is included with your memory cards.
Handling CD-R/RW Discs
***
Don’t use unusually shaped discs, such as heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Doing so may damage the CD-2e.
Do not bend the disc.
***
Do not drop or stack discs.
***
Do not place heavy objects on a disc, or subject it to strong physical shock.
(801change)
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).
***
Do not use in dusty areas.
***
Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle.
***
Do not keep the disc in the CD-R/RW drive for a long time.
***
To protect the disc, keep it in its original case.
***
Do not use CDs that have a CD label or sticker affixed to them. You may be unable to remove the CD, or it may cause the CD-2e to malfunction.
***
When writing a title on the label surface of the disc, use a soft-tipped writing implement such as a felt pen.
***
Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside to outside. Do not wipe along the circumference.
Handling the CD-R/RW drive
Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration.
***
Never use the emergency eject hole to open the disc tray while the this unit is operating.
***
Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down.
***
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.
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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.
***
Please read the documentation that is included with your CD-R/RW discs.
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Copyright
851
852a
853
About the License Agreement
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Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.
This product can be used to record or duplicate audio material without being limited by certain technological copy-protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.
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.
The CD-2e’s CD-writing functionality, and its backing-up 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES
(continued)
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* The SD logo ( ) and SDHC logo ( ) are trademarks.
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* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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* Fugue © 2007 Kyoto Software Research, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

fig.unit01-e.eps
MIC L/MIC R
This is a stereo pair of mics built into the CD-2e. You can use these mics to record.
“Recording with the Internal Mics” (Page 36)
[MIC] Knob
This adjusts the input level of the internal mics and the EXT MIC jack.
If the input sound is too loud, the peak
fig.mic-peak.eps
indicator above the [MIC] knob will light.
* If you turn the [MIC] knob all the way to the left, no
sound will be input from the internal mics or the EXT MIC jack.
* If the [MIC LEVEL] switch is in the “AUTO” position
(Page 38), the input level will be set automatically, and you won’t be able to adjust the input level using the [MIC] knob.
“Recording with the Internal Mics” (Page 36),
“Connecting an External Mic for Recording” (Page 39)
[LINE] Knob
This adjusts the input level of the LINE IN jack.
If the input sound is too loud, the peak
fig.mic-peak.eps
indicator above the [LINE] knob will light.
* If you turn the [LINE] knob all the way to the left, no
sound will be input from the LINE IN jacks.
“Recording an Electronic Instrument” (Page 42), “Recording a Cassette or MD” (Page 44)
[VOLUME] Knob
This knob adjusts the volume of the internal speakers and the headphones.
“Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card”
(Page 60)
[ (Stop)] Button
This button stops playback or recording.
“Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card”
(Page 60)
[ (Play)] 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.
“Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card” (Page 60)
[ (Record)] Button
Press this button to enter recording-standby mode.
During recording, you can press this button to assign a track number.
“Press the [ (Record)] button to Assign a Song number” (Page 54)
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* If an unfinalized CD-R/RW disc is inserted, a message
Emergency Eject Hole
You can use this to remove the CD in case of emergency. Normally, it is not used.
“If you are unable to eject the disc” (Page 28)
CD Slot
This is where you insert a CD.
“Inserting a CD” (Page 27)
[EJECT( )] Button
Press this to eject the CD.
“Removing a CD” (Page 28)
asking whether you want to finalize the disc before ejecting will appear when you press the [EJECT( )] button.
“Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD
Player (Finalize)” (Page 83)
[EASY GUIDE] Button
This button accesses the Easy Guide screen. Here you can record or create a CD by following the on­screen instructions.
“About Easy Guide” (Page 34)
[REVERB] Button
This button lets you turn reverb on or off, and adjust the reverb depth.
“Adding Reverberation (Reverb)” (Page 68)
[ (Metronome)] Button
This turns the metronome on/off.
“Sounding the Metronome” (Page 98)
Metronome Indicator
This will blink if the metronome is on.
“Sounding the Metronome” (Page 98)
Remote Sensor
This receives data from the remote control.
“Using the Remote Control” (Page 29)
Stereo Speakers
These are a pair of stereo speakers built into the CD-2e.
[EXIT] Button
After you’ve modified the setting for a menu item, press this to return to the audio source display.
Press this to answer “no” to messages shown in the display.
[MENU] Button
This button accesses the menu screen. Here you can make settings for recording/playback, and settings for the CD-2e itself.
“Menu Operations” (Page 31)
Function Button
This button is used mainly to perform menu operations.
“Menu Operations” (Page 31)
[ ] [ ] Buttons (Left/Right)
These buttons select menu items from a menu screen.
* From the audio source display, pressing the [ ] [ ]
buttons will access a screen where you can specify the playback level of the player (SD/CD).
“Recording Karaoke” (Page 46), “Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It” (Page 49)
[+] [-] Buttons (Up/Down)
These buttons modify the value of a menu item.
* From the audio source display, pressing the [-] button
will access a screen where you can confirm whether you want to delete the song.
“Deleting Songs Individually” (Page 70), “Deleting One Song at a Time (Only the Last Song)” (Page 76)
[ENTER] Button (Center)
This button confirms a menu item and displays a screen where you can edit that item.
Press this to answer “yes” to messages shown in the display.
[ ] [ ] Buttons
You can use these buttons to jump to the beginning of the preceding or the following track. During playback, the[ ] 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.
“Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card” (Page 60)
[REPEAT] Button
This button repeatedly plays back the region you specify.
“A-B Repeat Playback” (Page 66)
MODE Button
These buttons select the audio source. The selected button will light.
[SD CARD] button
[CD] button Selects “CD” as the audio source.
Selects “SD memory card” as the audio source.
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Display
The display shows information or messages related to the operation you’re performing, such as when you’re 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 Indicator
This indicates the name of the currently selected audio source.
TRACK Indicator
This indicates the track number.
TIME Indicator
This indicates the elapsed playback or recording time.
You can switch the time information that’s shown here
“Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time” (Page 92)
Symbol Indicators
Displayed when the key is being altered.
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altered.
Displayed when the playback speed is being altered.
Displayed when the Center Cancel function is on.
Displayed during one-track repeat playback.
Displayed during all-track repeat playback.
Displayed during A-B repeat playback.
This is shown if the CD-2e is running on batteries. It indicates the remaining battery power.
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Side Panel
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Panel Descriptions
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LINE IN Jacks
Connect an electronic piano, keyboard, cassette deck, etc. to these jacks.
“Recording an Electronic Instrument” (Page 42),
“Recording a Cassette or MD” (Page 44)
EXT MIC Jacks (R jack, L/MONO jack)
Connect external mics to these jacks.
If you’re using only one mic, connect it to the L/ MONO jack.
“Connecting an External Mic for Recording” (Page 39)
Grounding Terminal
Connect this to an external electrical ground.
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 (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)
[MIC SELECT] Switch
This selects the mic(s) to be used for recording.
Switch setting
INT (internal)
EXT (external) Record using an external mic.
“Recording with the Internal Mics” (Page 36), “Connecting an External Mic for Recording” (Page 39)
Explanation
Record using the internal mics.
[MIC LEVEL] Switch
This selects how the mic input level is to be adjusted.
Switch position
MANUAL
AUTO The mic input level will be adjusted
“Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals” (Page 36), “Adjusting the Input Level Automatically (Auto Level Function)” (Page 38)
Explanation
The [MIC] knob will adjust the mic’s input level.
automatically. Operating the [MIC] knob will not affect the input level.
SD Card Slot
You can insert an SD memory card here.
“Preparing an SD Memory Card” (Page 24)
PHONES Jack
You can connect a set of headphones to this jack.
* If headphones are connected, there will be no sound
from the speakers.
Step 4 on “Recording with the Internal Mics” (Page
36)
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Rear Panel/ Bottom Panel
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[SPEAKER] Switch
Specifies whether or not sound is to be produced by the internal speakers.
Switch position
ON
OFF The internal speakers will be muted.
“Muting the Sound of the Speakers” (Page 69)
LINE OUT Jack
Use this jack to output analog audio signals to an external speaker system or electronic piano.
“Connecting External Speakers” (Page 108)
You can choose the audio signal that will be output from the LINE OUT jack.
“Selecting the Audio Source that’s Sent from the LINE OUT Jack” (Page 109)
AC Adaptor Connector
Connect the dedicated AC adaptor (included) here.
“Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor” (Page 21)
[POWER] Switch
This turns the power on/off.
Switch position Explanation
ON
OFF Power is switched off.
“Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor” (Page 21), “Using Batteries” (Page 22)
Explanation
Sound will be heard from the internal speakers.
Power is on.
Security Slot ( )
You can attach a commercially available security lock here. For details, refer to the following website:
http://www.kensington.com/
Battery Cover
“Using Batteries” (Page 22)
Battery Compartment
Install batteries here if you want to operate the CD-2e on batteries.
If you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor, it’s not necessary to install batteries.
“Using Batteries” (Page 22)
Note
You must turn off the power before performing the following operations.
Switching from operation with the dedicated AC adaptor to battery operation
Switching from battery operation to operation with the dedicated AC adaptor
Cord Hook
Use this cord hook to fasten the cord of the dedicated AC adaptor (included) so that it doesn’t become accidentally unplugged.
“Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor” (Page 21)
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Remote Control

Performs record/playback operations for the CD or SD memory card.
These have the same function as the buttons on the CD-2e itself.
Adjusting the volume
Higher volume.
Lower volume.
Panel Descriptions
Metronome settings
Makes the metronome tempo faster.
Makes the metronome tempo slower.
Turns the metronome on/off.
Playback speed settings
Makes the playback faster.
Makes the playback slower.
Returns to the original playback speed.
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Note
The [VOLUME] knob of the CD-2e itself does not move when you adjust the volume from the remote control. This may cause the actual volume to no longer match the position of the [VOLUME] knob.
If you’re using headphones, use the [VOLUME] knob of the CD-2e itself to lower the volume before you start listening. This will help prevent high volume from damaging your hearing.
Important
For details on installing batteries in the remote control and using the remote control, refer to “Preparing the Remote Control” (Page 29).
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Media Usable for Recording

As its recording media, the CD-2e uses SD memory cards, CD-R discs, and CD-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 available for each type of media.
Media
SD memory card CD-R disc CD-RW disc Music CD
8x speed supported
CD-2e function
Recording
Playback
Edit tracks
Delete tracks
Cancel finalization
Create an original music CD
Backup an original music CD
Conventional recording
Overdubbing
* For a list of recommended SD memory cards, refer to “Recommended SD Memory Card” (Page 122).
* For a list of recommended CD-R/RW disc manufacturers, refer to “Recommended CD-R/RW Disc
Manufacturers” (Page 123).
* In order for a CD-R/RW disc recorded on the CD-2e to be playable on another CD player, an operation called
“finalizing” (Page 83) must be performed on that disc.
* We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2e will play on all CD players. Depending on your
CD player’s support for CD-R/RW discs, music CDs you create may or may not play correctly.
4x/8x speeds
supported
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Differences between CD-R discs and CD-RW discs
Unlike conventional music CDs, both of these discs allow recording.
A song recorded on a CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) disc cannot be erased later.
You should use CD-R discs in the following cases.
To record an important performance
To create a CD from songs you’ve recorded on an SD memory card
To back up an original music CD
CD-RW (Compact Disc ReWritable) discs allow you to erase a song you’ve recorded. Songs can be erased one by one starting at the last-recorded song, or you can erase all songs in a single operation.
CD-RW discs can be recorded and erased approximately 1,000 times.
You should use CD-RW discs in the following cases.
To record your practicing
To make a “sketchpad” of your musical ideas
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Turning the Power On and Off

You can operate the CD-2e either from a household electrical outlet or using six AA batteries (sold separately).

Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor

If you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor, batteries are not required.
1
Connect the power
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Connect the plug of the dedicated AC adaptor to the AC adaptor jack on the CD-2e’s rear panel.
Connect the included power cord to the dedicated AC adaptor.
Plug the power cord all the way into the AC outlet.
AC cord (included)
Dedicated AC Adaptor (included)
* The shape of the power cord’s plug varies depending on the country.
Cord hook
Bottom of the CD-2e
* Do not force the cord into the slot. Doing so may break it.
* When turning the CD-2e 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. Also, handle the CD-2e with care, and avoid dropping it.
2
On the CD-2e’s rear panel, move the [POWER] switch to the “ON”
The CD-2e’s rear panel has a slot and cord hook for securing the cord of the dedicated AC adaptor. Use the cord hook to fasten the AC adaptor cord so that it won’t be pulled out accidentally.
position.
When the power is turned on, the screen will light.
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To power outlet
Turning the power off
1
On the CD-2e’s rear panel, move the [POWER] switch to the “OFF” position.
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Turning the Power On and Off

Using Batteries

If you’re operating the CD-2e on batteries, you won’t be able to perform CD-related operations such as recording, playing, or writing songs, etc.
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Batteries to use
AA alkaline batteries
* You cannot use zinc-carbon batteries or rechargeable batteries (such as rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries).
Turn the power off.
1
Disconnect all cables from the CD-2e.
Turn the CD-2e upside down and remove the battery cover.
2
* When turning the CD-2e 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. Also, handle the CD-2e with care, and avoid dropping it.
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Battery cover
(continued)
Note
Press here and pull upward.
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Install six AA alkaline batteries.
3
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* Make sure that the “ ” and “ ” are oriented correctly.
Close the battery cover and turn the CD-2e right side up.
4
5
On the CD-2e’s rear panel, set the [POWER] switch to the “ON” position.
When the power is turned on, the screen will light.
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Turning the Power On and Off
Turning the power off
1
On the CD-2e’s rear panel, set the [POWER] switch to the “OFF” position.
Remaining battery indicator
If you’re operating the CD-2e on batteries, the battery indicator will be shown on the screen.
If you continue use the CD-2e when the batteries are low, the display will indicate “Battery Low,” and eventually the power will turn off.
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Sufficient capacity remaining.
Batteries are running low.
Batteries are almost empty.
Replace the batteries.
* The remaining battery indicator is only an approximation.
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Battery life
Continuous use
* The battery life given here is only an approximation. It will vary depending on the frequency and
conditions of use.
Note
You must turn off the power before performing the following operations.
Switching from operation with the dedicated AC adaptor to battery operation
Switching from battery operation to operation with the dedicated AC adaptor
Important
If you want to use batteries, disconnect the dedicated AC adaptor. The batteries will not be used as the power supply if the dedicated AC adaptor is connected.
Don’t mix new batteries with partially-used batteries, and don’t mix batteries of differing types.
If you won’t be using the CD-2e for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leaking damage.
Approximately 6 hours
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Preparing an SD Memory Card

Here’s how to prepare an SD memory card for recording. For details on recommended SD memory cards, refer to “Recommended SD Memory Card” (Page 122).

Inserting an SD Memory Card

1
Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot on the CD-2e’s side panel.
SD card slot
Printed surface upward
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With the printed surface of the SD memory card facing upward, insert the card until it clicks into position.
* Make sure that the SD memory card is oriented
correctly. Forcing it in the wrong way may damage the CD-2e or the SD memory card.
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Displayed screen
Audio source
Total number of tracks
Total playback time
Status of the SD memory card
Nothing has been recorded yet.
A song has been recorded.
* If the SD memory card has already been recorded, the
total number of songs and the total playback time will be displayed when the SD memory card information is loaded.
This SD memory card cannot be used by the CD-2e in its current state.
* If this message is shown, you’ll need to format the card
before using it with the CD-2e. For details, refer to the section on the following page entitled “If the screen indicates ‘Not CD-2e Format’.”
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About the protect switch
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SD memory cards have a protect switch.
Protect switch
If the protect switch is in the “LOCK” position, you won’t be able to write to the card, and the songs on the card will be protected.
If a protected SD memory card is inserted in the CD-2e, you won’t be able to record on that card. Nor will you be able to edit or delete songs, or format the card.
If the screen indicates “Unknown Format”
In some cases when you insert an unused SD memory card that you purchased at a consumer electronic retailer, or an SD memory card that has been used with a computer or digital camera, the screen may indicate “Unknown Format. Format?”
In order to use this SD memory card with the CD-2e, you’ll need to format the card. Proceed as follows to format the card.
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Note
While formatting is in progress, you must never turn off the power or remove the SD memory card.
When you format an SD memory card, any data that was on that card will be erased. Data that’s been lost in this way cannot be recovered. Please make sure that you really want to format the card.
1 To begin formatting, press the [ENTER] button.
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2 If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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The screen will indicate “Processing...”, and the card will be formatted. When formatting is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
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Removing an SD Memory Card

Do not remove the SD memory card while the CD-2e is powered up. Doing so may damage the data stored on the SD memory card.
(continued)
Note
1
Turn the power off (☞
2
Gently press the SD memory card inward, and then release your finger.
When the memory card pops part of the way out, pull it all the way out.
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Preparing a CD

Here’s how to prepare a CD-R/RW disc for recording or a music CD for playback. For recommended manufacturers of CD-R/RW discs, refer to “Recommended CD-R/RW Disc Manufacturers” (Page 123).

Inserting a CD

Note
Do not use CDs that have a CD label or sticker affixed to them. You may be unable to remove the CD, or it may cause the CD-2e to malfunction.
1
Insert the CD into the CD slot located on the side of the CD-2e.
Insert the CD until it’s pulled in automatically.
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Insert with the label surface facing upward
CD slot
Screen display
Audio source
Total number of tracks
Total playback time
CD status
Nothing has been recorded yet.
Songs have been recorded (or written).
* In the case of an already-recorded (or written) CD-R/
RW disc or music CD, the total number of songs and the total playback time will be displayed once the CD information has been read.
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Emergency eject hole
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Removing a CD

1
Press the [EJECT( )] button.
After the CD has been ejected, pull it all the way out.
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If the screen shows “Finalize Are You Sure?”
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If the CD-R/RW disc has not been finalized, a message will ask “Finalize Are You Sure?” If you don’t want to finalize the disc for playing on other CD players, press the [EXIT] button and remove the disc after it’s been ejected.
For details on finalizing, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)” (Page 83).
Finalize
Yes
No
Response
Press the [ENTER] button.
The CD-RW disc will be finalized and then ejected.
Press the [EXIT] button.
The CD-R/RW disc will be ejected.
If you are unable to eject the disc
If pressing the [EJECT( )] button does not eject the disc, you can use the emergency eject hole to forcibly eject the CD.
* Before using the emergency eject hole to eject the CD, you must turn off the power of the CD-2e.
1 Turn off the power. ( Page 21)
2 Insert a thin wire (such as a straightened
paper clip) into the emergency eject hole.
Insert and remove the wire repeatedly until the CD comes out.
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Preparing the Remote Control

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Install a coin-type lithium battery (included) in the remote control.
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Press here in the direction of the arrow while you pull out the holder.
1
Back side of the remote control
Battery holder
* Use only the specified type (model no.CR2025) of lithium battery. Be sure to insert it as
directed to ensure correct polarity.
1
Pull out the battery holder.
2
Insert a lithium battery (CR2025) as shown in the illustration.
3
Replace the battery holder.
Push it inward until it clicks into place.
2
Batteries to use:
Lithium battery
(CR2025)

Using the Remote Control

Point the remote control toward the CD-2e’s sensor, and operate it within the specified operating range.
When the remote sensor detects a remote control operation, the [ENTER] button will blink.
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Remote sensor
Transmitter
* Even if the remote control is within range, it may not work if there is an obstruction between it
and the remote sensor, or if the angle is excessive.
* The battery life will depend on the conditions of use. When the battery runs down, the operating
angle will become narrower. Replace the battery if this occurs.
* If you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the battery.
* If a spotlight or other strong light is directed at the remote sensor, it will be less responsive.
Remote control operating range
Distance: 5 meters Angle: 45 degrees or less
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Disabling remote control operation
If you want to prevent inadvertent operation of the remote control, you can disable remote operation.
1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Remote
Control.”
2 Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn the remote control operation on/off.
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Remote
Control.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Value Explanation
Off Remote operation will be disabled (off).
On (factory setting) Remote operation will be enabled (on).
3 Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
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Menu Operations

When you press the [MENU] button, the menu screen will appear. In the menu screen you can make settings for recording/playback, and settings for the CD-2e itself.
You can’t access the menu screen during recording-standby mode or recording. Also, there are some settings that cannot be made while the CD-2e is running on batteries or is playing back.
For details on each setting, refer to “List of Settings” on the following page.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
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Category
Setting
2
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose the item you wish to set.
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3
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
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* You can use the [+] [-]
buttons to switch the display between categories.
4
Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value.
* Some items, such as SD memory card editing, do not have a value.
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Setting
5
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
Pressing the [EXIT] button once will take you back to the menu screen.
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List of Settings

* The default value (factory setting) is printed in bold characters.
* The ✓ symbol in the “Battery” or “Playback” column indicates a setting that can be made while the CD-2e is
running on batteries or playing back.
Category
Setting (details) Values
Battery
Playback
Reference page
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
SD CARD
Auto Rec Start
(Automatically initiates recording when audio input is detected.)
Auto Marker
(Automatically adds a song number while recording.)
Auto Marker Lvl
(Specifies the audio level that will be considered to be silence when automatically adding song numbers during recording.)
Auto Marker Time
(Specifies the time interval at which song numbers will automatically be added during recording.
Count-in (Beat)
(Inserts a count-in at the beginning of recording.)
Key
(Changes the key at which the song plays.)
Pitch
(Adjusts the pitch at which the song plays.)
Speed
(Makes the playback speed slower/faster.)
Repeat
(Repeatedly plays one song or all songs.)
Center Cancel
(Eliminates the center of the stereo sound image.)
Resume
(Remembers the location at which the song was stopped, and resumes playback from that point the next time.)
Erase One?
(Deletes the selected song.)
SD Erase All?
(Deletes all songs.)
Move?
(Moves the song.)
Trim In?
(Deletes silence from the beginning of the song.)
Trim Out?
(Deletes silence from the end of the song.)
Divide?
(Divides the song in two.)
Combine?
(Joins two songs into a single song.)
Normalize?
(Maximizes the volume of the entire song.)
Overdub CD→SD?
(Layers a performance or vocal onto a CD song.)
Off
, -48dB, -36dB,
-24dB, -12dB, -6dB
Off
, Level, Time
-60dB
, -54dB, -48dB,
-42dB, -36dB, -30dB,
-24dB
2min
–15min
Off
, 1–16
-6–0–+5
-100–0–+100
50–
100
–125
Off
, 1 Track, All Tracks
Off
, On
Off
, On
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Setting (details) Values
Menu Operations
Battery
Playback
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Reference page
SD CARD
CD-R/RW
METRONOME
TUNER
Audio
DISPLAY
SYSTEM
Overdub SD→SD?
(Records another performance or vocal onto a song you recorded on an SD memory card.)
Format?
(Formats the SD memory card.)
Card Info
(Displays information about the SD memory card.)
Erase Last?
(Deletes the last song from the CD-RW disc.)
CD Erase All?
(Deletes all songs from the CD-RW disc.)
Unfinalize?
(Removes finalization from the CD-RW disc.)
Make Backup?
(Backs up an original music CD.)
Write (SD→CD)?
(Creates a CD from the selected songs of the SD memory card.)
Disc Info
(Displays information about the CD-R/RW disc.)
Sound
(Specifies the metronome sound.)
Tempo
(Specifies the metronome tempo.)
Beat
(Specifies the timing of the metronome’s accented beats.)
Tuner/Tone?
(Activates the tuner or sounds a tuning reference tone.)
LINE OUT Select
(Specifies the audio source that will be output from the LINE OUT jack.)
Limiter
(Automatically adjusts the input level during recording so that loud sounds will not cause distortion.)
EXT MIC Sens
(Adjusts the sensitivity of the external mic.)
INT MIC Balance
(Adjusts the left/right volume balance of the internal mics.)
INT MIC Exchange
(Exchanges the left and right channels of the internal mics.)
Contrast
(Adjusts the visibility of the characters in the screen.)
Backlight Timer
(Specifies the time until the screen will be dimmed.)
Remote Control
(Enabled/disables remote control operation.)
Factory Reset?
(Returns the menu settings to their factory-set state.)
Language ( )
(Selects the screen display language.)
Off,
Bell
, Click, Voice
0–4–7, ,
20–
120
–250
“Pitch“ 435–
440
–445
“Tone” A3–A4–A5
Mix
, MIC, LINE, SD/CD
Off,
On
Low,
High
L50–C–R50
Off
, On
1–5–8
Off
, 2 sec, 5 sec,
10 sec, 20 sec
Off,
On
EN English
,
JP
ES Español, DE Deutsch FR Français, IT Italiano
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About Easy Guide

Easy Guide is a convenient function that lets you operate the CD-2e simply by following the on-screen instructions without having to open the owner’s manual.
1
Press the [EASY GUIDE] button.
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2
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the item for which you want to see an operation guide.
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Easy Guide is available for the following seven operations.
Item
Explanation of operation
Item
1. Recording
2. Erase Erase a track on either an SD memory card or a CD-RW disc.
3. Write (SD→CD) Create a music CD by writing tracks from an SD memory card to a
4. Finalize Make a CD-R/RW disc playable in a conventional CD player.
5. CD Backup Make a backup of your original music CD.
6. Karaoke While playing back a music CD you can add your own vocal, and record
7. Overdub While playing back a previously recorded performance from an SD
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
3
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4
Operate the CD-2e as directed by the screen.
If you change your mind during a procedure, press the [EXIT] button.
Explanation
Record a vocal or instrumental performance to either an SD memory card or a CD-R/RW disc.
CD-R/RW disc.
the combined result on an SD memory card.
memory card, you can layer (or overdub) another vocal or instrumental performance and record the combined result to a new track.
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For details on items that need to be set in the screens appearing in Easy Guide, refer to “Setting Items in Easy Guide” (Page 119).
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Before You Start Recording

Minimum Recording Time for One Track
Each track on a music CD must be at least four seconds long. Since the CD-2e creates music CDs from the songs you record, it does not allow you to record a track that’s 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 54) in such cases.
In Case Your Performance is Not Recordable
Further recording is not possible once you’ve reached the maximum recordable time or the maximum number of songs that can be recorded.
If there is no more recordable time, the message “SD Card Full” or “CD Disc Full” will appear.
If the maximum number of tracks have already been recorded, the message “SD Track Full” or “CD Track Full” will appear.
This message goes away when you press the [ENTER] button.
If you’re using an SD memory card or a CD-RW disc, you can erase unwanted songs (Page 70, 76) and then continue recording.
When Recording on an SD memory card
Recording Modes and Maximum Recording Times
Capacity
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
* 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.
92, “Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time”
Recording Time for One Track (One Song)
The maximum length of one track is 74 minutes.
If a recording exceeds 74 minutes, a new track division will automatically be created.
Maximum recording time (approx.)
5 minutes
11 minutes
23 minutes
46 minutes
93 minutes
190 minutes
373 minutes
763 minutes
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When Recording on a CD-R/RW disc
You must use the dedicated AC adaptor when recording on a CD-R/RW disc.
Maximum Recording Times
Capacity
650 MB
700 MB
* 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
92, “Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time”
Types of Discs that You Can Record
CD-R discs
CD-RW discs
*“
Blank disc
has been recorded or stored.
The Number of Recording Tracks
” refers to an “empty” disc on which nothing
A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on one CD-R/RW disc.
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
“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.
For more information, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)” (Page 83).
* 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 78, “Removing Finalization”
Maximum recording time
approximately 74 minutes
approximately 80 minutes
Blank CD-R discs
Partially recorded (not yet finalized) CD-R discs
Blank CD-RW discs
Partially recorded (not yet finalized) CD-RW discs
The Number of Recording Tracks
A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on one SD memory card.
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Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals

Recording with the Internal Mics

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The internal mics are stereo mics. Sound picked up by the mic on the left side of the CD-2e is recorded on the left channel (L), while sound from the mic on the right side is recorded on the right channel (R).
Internal mic (left channel)
Internal mic
(right channel)
If you’re recording to an SD memory card
1
Turn on the power. (☞
2
Insert the SD memory card.
(☞ Page 24)
3
Set the audio source to “SD.”
Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.
4
If you want to listen to the recorded audio while you record, connect
fig.selectCD-e.eps
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If you’re recording to a CD-R/RW disc
1
Turn on the power. (☞
2
Insert the CD. (☞
3
Set the audio source to “CD.”
Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.
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headphones to the PHONES jack located on the side of the CD-2e.
The sound received by the internal mics will not be heard from the internal speakers. You’ll need to use headphones if you want to monitor the sound being recorded.
* Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone volume.
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Type of plug that can be connected
Stereo mini type
On the CD-2e’s side panel, set the [MIC SELECT] switch to the “INT”
5
(internal mic) position.
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Adjust the input level of the internal mics.
On the CD-2e’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL” position.
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Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the internal mics.
Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not using the line input, turn the [LINE] knob all the way to the left (off).
While producing the sound that you’ll actually be recording, turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level.
Adjust the level so that the peak indicator located above the [MIC] knob lights briefly at the loudest moments of the performance or vocal you’ll be recording.
fig.rec-intmic03-e.eps
Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals
(continued)
LouderQuieter
The level meter will move according to the level of the audio input.
At this position
Peak indicator
The input level and the recorded result
If the input level is high There is a limit on the level that the CD-2e is able to record.
The peak indicator will light to indicate that the audio input has exceeded this limit (i.e., the input is too loud). If you record even though the peak indicator is lit, the recorded audio will be distorted.
If the input level is too low The recorded audio will not be distorted, but the playback
will not be as loud as it should be.
Press the [ (Record)] button to enter recording-standby mode.
7
fig.rec-intmic04-e.eps
Blinking
Remote control
8
Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording.
Start your performance.
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Lit
Remote control
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Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals
9
Press the [ (Stop)] button to stop recording.
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The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc. If you want to listen to the song you recorded, press the [ (Play)] button immediately after you stop recording.
Important
Since the CD-2e is equipped with highly-sensitive mics, undesired sounds such as the operating noise of the CD-R/RW drive or the sound of buttons being pressed may be recorded inadvertently. If you notice such problems, you can try lowering the input level of the internal mics.
If you’re recording to an SD memory card, no CD-R/RW drive operating noise will be recorded.
Depending on where the CD-2e is positioned in relation to the sound source, the recorded sound may not be evenly distributed between the left and right speakers. In such cases, you can adjust the left/right volume balance of the internal mics and record your performance again. For details, refer to “Adjusting the Left/Right Volume Balance of the Internal Mics” (Page 105).
When turning the [MIC] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.
If you’ve finished recording a CD-R/RW disc and would like to play that disc on another CD player, you’ll need to execute the “Finalize” operation. You can finalize the CD-R/RW disc when ejecting it. For details, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)” (Page 83).
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Adjusting the Input Level Automatically (Auto Level Function)
The Auto Level function can adjust the input level automatically during recording in response to the loudness of the audio signal. Auto Level is particularly suitable for recordings that are mainly of human voices, such as a conference or lecture.
To use the Auto Level function, make the following settings in Step 6- on Page 37. In this case, the input level will be adjusted automatically, so you won’t need to perform Step 6- .
In Step 6, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch located on the CD-2e’s side panel to its “AUTO” (automatic) position.
Switch setting Explanation
MANUAL Record at the input level determined by the [MIC] knob.
AUTO Turn on the Auto Level function. The input level will be adjusted automatically.
The input level will not change even if you turn the [MIC] knob.
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Connecting an External Mic for Recording

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You can connect a dynamic mic for recording. Dynamic mics are highly durable, and are suitable for recording instruments or vocals. They also have the advantage of not requiring a power supply.
* Condenser mics are not supported.
(continued)
If you’re recording to an SD memory card
Turn on the power. (☞
1
Insert the SD memory card.
2
(☞ Page 24)
3
Set the audio source to “SD.”
Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.
Connect your mic to the EXT MIC jack located on the CD-2e’s side panel.
4
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Type of plug that can be connected
Phone plug
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If you’re recording to a CD-R/RW disc
Turn on the power. (☞
1
Insert the CD. (☞
2
3
Set the audio source to “CD.”
Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.
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LR
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When connecting one mic (monaural)
Connect the mic to the L/MONO jack.
* If you connect it to the R jack, only the right
channel (R) will be recorded.
5
On the CD-2e’s side panel, set the [MIC SELECT] switch to its “EXT” (external mic) position.
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When connecting two mics (stereo)
The sound from the mic connected to the L/ MONO jack will be recorded on the left channel (L), and the sound from the mic connected to the R jack will be recorded on the right channel (R).
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6
Adjust the input level of the external mic.
On the CD-2e’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL” position.
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Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the external mics.
Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not using the line input, turn the [LINE] knob all the way to the left (off).
While producing the sound that you will actually be recording, turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level.
Adjust the level so that the peak indicator located above the [MIC] knob lights briefly at the loudest moments of the performance or vocal you’ll be recording.
fig.rec-intmic03-e.eps
LouderQuieter
Peak indicator
(continued)
The level meter will move according to the level of the audio input.
At this position
* If sound from the speakers enters the mic, you won’t be able to adjust the level correctly. While
adjusting the level, either turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way down or set the [SPEAKER] switch located on the side of the CD-2e to its “OFF” position, so no sound will be produced. Use headphones if you want to monitor the sound that’s being recorded.
If the sound from the microphone distorted even though you’ve turned the [MIC] knob down, you can decrease the external mic sensitivity. At the factory settings, the external mic sensitivity is set to “High.” If the level meter does not move sufficiently, change this setting to “Low.” For details, refer to the text box “Selecting the external mic sensitivity” on Page 41.
Press the [ (Record)] button to enter recording-standby mode.
7
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Blinking
Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording.
8
Start your performance.
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Lit
Remote control
Remote control
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Press the [ (Stop)] button to stop recording.
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Remote control
The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc. If you want to listen to the song you recorded, press the [ (Play)] button immediately after you stop recording.
Important
Sound will not be produced from the speakers while in recording-standby mode or while recording. If you want to listen to the sound that’s being recorded, you’ll need to use headphones. (Refer to Step 4 on Page 36.)
If you hear acoustic feedback (a squealing sound) while using the mic, try changing the direction of the mic, moving it away from the speakers, or lowering the volume.
When turning the [MIC] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.
If you’ve finished recording a CD-R/RW disc and would like to play that disc on another CD player, you’ll need to execute the “Finalize” operation. You can finalize the CD-R/RW disc when ejecting it. For details, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)” (Page 83).
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Selecting the external mic sensitivity
You can set the sensitivity as appropriate for the external mic you’re using.
1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “EXT
MIC Sens.”
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “EXT MIC
Sens.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
2 Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the external mic sensitivity setting.
Value Explanation
Low Lowers the sensitivity of the external mic. If the movement of the level meter
does not decrease when you adjust the input level, select the “Low” setting.
High (factory setting)
Raises the sensitivity of the external mic. If the movement of the level meter does not increase when you adjust the input level, select the “High” setting.
3 Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
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Recording an Electronic Instrument

Here’s how to connect an electronic instrument such as a digital piano or keyboard, and record your performance.
If you’re recording to an SD memory card
1
Turn on the power. (☞
2
Insert the SD memory card.
(☞ Page 24)
Set the audio source to “SD.”
3
Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.
Connect the CD-2e’s LINE IN jacks to your electronic instrument (digital
4
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If you’re recording to a CD-R/RW disc
1
Turn on the power. (☞
2
Insert the CD. (☞
Set the audio source to “CD.”
3
Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.
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piano, keyboard, etc.).
Use audio cables to connect the CD-2e’s LINE IN jacks to the output jacks of your electronic musical instrument.
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To the output jacks of your
electronic musical instrument
RL
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Types of plugs that can be connected
CD-2e: RCA phono type Electronic musical instrument: RCA phono type or phone type
* Refer to the owner’s manual of your electronic musical instrument for the appropriate type of plug to use.
5
Turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE IN jacks.
Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not using the mic input, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to the “MANUAL” position, and then turn the [MIC] knob all the way to the left (off).
While producing the sound that you will actually be recording, turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level.
Adjust the level so that the peak indicator located above the [LINE] knob lights briefly at the loudest moments of the performance you’ll be recording.
fig.rec-line-e.eps
LouderQuieter
At this position
Peak indicator
The level meter will move according to the level of the audio input.
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Press the [ (Record)] button to enter recording-standby mode.
fig.rec-intmic04-e.eps
Blinking
7
Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording.
Start your performance.
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Lit
8
Press the [ (Stop)] button to stop recording.
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Remote control
Remote control
Remote control
(continued)
The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc. If you want to listen to the song you recorded, press the [ (Play)] button immediately after you stop recording.
Important
Sound will not be produced from the speakers while in recording-standby mode or while recording. If you want to listen to the sound that’s being recorded, you’ll need to use headphones. (Refer to Step 4 on Page 36.)
When turning the [LINE] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.
If you’ve finished recording a CD-R/RW disc and would like to play that disc on another CD player, you’ll need to execute the “Finalize” operation. You can finalize the CD-R/RW disc when ejecting it. For details, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)” (Page 83).
If you want to record your performance on an electronic piano together with your voice, make connections as shown in this illustration so that the sound from the mic will also be output from the speakers of the electronic piano.
With this setup, set LINE OUT Select to “MIC” to prevent a feedback loop from occurring between the CD-2e and the electronic piano. For details, refer to “Selecting the Audio Source that’s Sent from the LINE OUT Jack” (Page 109).
Electronic piano
Mic
INPUT
EXT MIC (L/MONO)
OUTPUT
LINE OUT
LINE IN
CD-2e
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Recording a Cassette or MD

Here’s how to record the sound from a cassette or MD.
If you’re recording to an SD memory card
1
Turn on the power. (☞
2
Insert the SD memory card.
(☞ Page 24)
3
Set the audio source to “SD.”
Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.
Connect your audio device (e.g., cassette deck) to the CD-2e’s LINE IN
4
fig.selectCD-e.eps
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If you’re recording to a CD-R/RW disc
1
Turn on the power. (☞
2
Insert the CD. (☞
3
Set the audio source to “CD.”
Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.
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jacks.
Use audio cables to connect the CD-2e’s LINE IN jacks to the output jacks of your audio device (e.g., cassette deck).
fig.connect-record-e.eps
To the output jacks of
the audio device (amp)
RL
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Types of plugs that can be connected
CD-2e: RCA phono type Audio device: RCA phono type
5
Turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE IN jacks.
Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not using the mic input, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to the “MANUAL” position, and then turn the [MIC] knob all the way to the left (off).
While playing the song to be recorded, turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level.
Adjust the level so that the peak indicator located above the [LINE] knob lights briefly during the loudest passages of the song that’s being recorded.
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At this position
* Portable players use a stereo mini type jack
LouderQuieter
Peak indicator
The level meter will move according to the level of the audio input.
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Press the [ (Record)] button to enter recording-standby mode.
fig.rec-intmic04-e.eps
Blinking
7
Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording.
Remote control
Start your performance.
Play back your audio device (e.g., cassette deck).
8
The song being played will be recorded.
9
Press the [ (Stop)] button to stop recording.
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Remote control
(continued)
The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc. If you want to listen to the song you recorded, press the [ (Play)] button immediately after you stop recording.
Important
Sound will not be produced from the speakers while in recording-standby mode or while recording. If you want to listen to the sound that’s being recorded, you’ll need to use headphones. (Refer to Step 4 on Page 36.)
When turning the [LINE] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.
If you’ve finished recording a CD-R/RW disc and would like to play that disc on another CD player, you’ll need to execute the “Finalize” operation. You can finalize the CD-R/RW disc when ejecting it. For details, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)” (Page 83).
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Recording Karaoke

Here’s how the sound from a karaoke CD and the sound of your voice from a mic can be recorded together to an SD memory card (i.e., overdubbing that adds your voice or performance to a song from CD).
The CD-2e provides a Center Cancel function, which lets you use a commercial CD as a simple karaoke source. For details, refer to “Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel)” (Page 64).
* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.
1
Turn on the power. (☞
2
Insert the SD memory card for recording. (☞
3
Prepare your external mic.
Connect your mic to the EXT MIC L/MONO jack on the CD-2e’s side panel.
* If you connect your mic to the R jack, it will only be recorded on the right channel (R).
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On the CD-2e’s side panel, set the [MIC SELECT] switch to its “EXT” (external mic)
position.
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Phone plug
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On the CD-2e’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL” position.
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4
Prepare your karaoke CD.
Insert the karaoke CD (☞ Page 27).
Press the [CD] button so it’s lit, and set the audio source to “CD.”
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the song that you want to record.
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Adjust the CD’s playback level and the mic’s input level.
Adjust the levels to obtain the desired volume balance between the CD and the mic.
* If sound from the speakers enters the mic, you won’t be able to adjust the level correctly. While
adjusting the level, either turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way down or set the [SPEAKER] switch located on the side of the CD-2e to the “OFF” position, so no sound will be produced. Use headphones if you want to monitor the sound that’s being recorded.
Press the [ (Play)] button to play back the CD.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to access the SD/CD Level setting screen.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the CD’s playback level (“SD/CD Level”).
fig.player-level.eps
* If you don’t press the [+] [-] buttons for five seconds,
you’ll automatically be returned to the audio source display.
(continued)
Value (units: dB)
-6–0 (factory setting)–6
Explanation
Decreasing this value will lower the playback level. Increasing it will raise the playback level. “0” is the CD’s original playback level.
Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the external mics.
As a guideline, adjust the level so that the level meter’s “-3 dB” indicator lights briefly when the CD audio and mic audio are heard together.
Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not using the line input, turn the [LINE] knob all the way to the left (off).
When you’ve finished adjusting the level, press the [ (Stop)] button to stop the CD playback.
fig.overdub-CD01.eps
LouderQuieter
At this position
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose
6
“Oberdub CD→SD?”
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
-3dB
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Oberdub CD→SD?”
fig.menu-overdub-e.eps
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
The CD-2e will be in recording-standby mode.
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CD song number
to record
Recording-destination song number on the SD memory card
Blinking
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(continued)
Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording.
The music CD track you selected in Step 4- begins playing, and recording on the SD memory card begins simultaneously. Record your vocal or instrumental performance.
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Lit
Remote control
When CD playback stops at the end of the song, recording will also end automatically. If you want to stop recording in the middle of the song, press the [ (Stop)] button.
The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card. If you want to listen to the song you recorded, press the [ (Play)] button immediately after you stop recording.
During recording, the upper right of the screen will show “CD SD.”
Important
“Key” (Page 62), “Pitch” (Page 63), and “Speed” (Page 67) settings will automatically revert to the values of the original song only during recording. When recording ends, these settings will return to the values you specified.
Sound will not be produced from the speakers while in recording-standby mode or while recording. If you want to listen to the sound that’s being recorded, you’ll need to use headphones. (Refer to Step 4 on Page 36.)
If you hear acoustic feedback (a squealing sound) while using the mic, try changing the direction of the mic, moving it away from the speakers, or lowering the volume.
When turning the [MIC] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.
The playback level (“SD/CD Level”) setting is common to the CD and the SD memory card. When you turn off the power, this setting will return to “0.”
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Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It

Here’s how you can play back a recorded performance from an SD memory card, add a vocal or a performance of another instrument, and re-record the combined result onto the SD memory card (overdubbing a vocal or other performance onto an SD memory card song).
Since you can perform and overdub each part separately, this allows you to record your piano performance, and then sing along to add a vocal to your performance.
fig.SDtoSD-e.eps
SD memory card
Track number
Track number
All audio received via the external mics, internal mics, and line input can be overdubbed with a song on the SD memory card. Make settings as appropriate for your instruments and your setup.
1
Turn on the power. (☞
1
playback
1
Piano
New song with vocal added
2
Piano + VocalPiano
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Insert the SD memory card. (☞
2
3
Make preparations for recording.
If you’re using the internal mics
If you’re using an external mic
If you’re using the line inputs
4
Prepare your SD memory card.
Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit, and set the audio source to “SD.”
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the song that you want to record.
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Make preparations as described in Steps 5 on Page 36.
Make preparations as described in Steps 4–5 on Page 39.
Make preparations as described in Steps 4 on Page 42.
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5
Adjust the playback level of the SD memory card and the input level of the audio input.
Adjust each level to obtain the appropriate volume balance between the SD memory card audio and the audio input.
Press the [ (Play)] button to play back the SD memory card.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to access the SD/CD Level setting screen.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the SD memory card’s playback level (“SD/CD Level”).
fig.player-level.eps
* If you don’t press the [+] [-] buttons for five seconds,
you’ll automatically be returned to the audio source display.
(continued)
Value (units: dB)
-6–0 (factory setting)–6
Adjust the input level of the audio input.
Adjust the levels so that the level meter briefly reaches the “-3 dB” indicator when the audio from the SD memory card and the audio from the external source are being input simultaneously.
When you’ve finished adjusting the level, press the [ (Stop)] button to stop the SD memory card playback.
-3dB
6
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose
Explanation
Decreasing this value will lower the playback level. Increasing it will raise the playback level. “0” is the playback level of the original song.
fig.overdub-SD01.eps
Using the internal mics
Make adjustments as described in Step 6 of Page 37.
Using the external mics
Make adjustments as described in Step 6 of Page 40.
Using the line inputs
Make adjustments as described in Step 5 of Page 42.
“Oberdub SD→SD?”
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Oberdub SD→SD?”
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Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
The CD-2e will be in recording-standby mode.
fig.overdub-SD02-e.eps
Song to record Recording-destination
song number
Blinking
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Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording.
When the SD memory card song you selected in Step 4- begins playing, recording on the SD memory card will begin simultaneously. Start your performance.
fig.overdub-SD03.eps
Lit
During recording, the upper right of the screen will show “SD SD.”
Remote control
8
Press the [ (Stop)] button to stop recording.
The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card. If you want to listen to the song you recorded, press the [ (Play)] button immediately after you stop recording.
Important
(continued)
“Key” (Page 62), “Pitch” (Page 63), and “Speed” (Page 67) settings will automatically revert to the values of the original song only during recording. When recording ends, these settings will return to the values you specified.
Sound will not be produced from the speakers while in recording-standby mode or while recording. If you want to listen to the sound that’s being recorded, you’ll need to use headphones. (Refer to Step 4 on Page 36.)
The playback level (“SD/CD Level”) setting is common to the CD and the SD memory card. When you turn off the power, this setting will return to “0.”
If you decide to stop recording midway through the track, press the [ (Stop)] button.
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Automatically Starting Recording When Audio is Detected

When the CD-2e is in recording-standby mode and it detects audio input that exceeds the specified level, recording will start automatically.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Auto Rec Start.”
2
Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value that specifies the level at which recording will begin automatically.
fig.menu-autorec02-e.eps
fig.menu-autorec01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Auto Rec
Start.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Value
Off (factory setting)
-48dB The minimum level (volume) that will automatically initiate recording.
-36dB
-24dB
-12dB
-6dB
When you’re setting the input level, it’s a good idea to check how the level meter moves at the beginning of the performance. To avoid losing any of the beginning of your performance, set this trigger level lower than the level at which the performance begins.
3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
This completes preparations for automatically initiating recording.
Explanation
Recording will start when you press [ (Play)] during recording standby.
fig.autorec-level-e.eps
Low
Audio that will automatically initiate recording
-48dB -6dB
High
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(continued)
When you make settings for automatic recording, the procedure for starting to record will be as follows.
1
Press the [ (Record)] button.
fig.autorec01-e.eps
Blinking
2
Press the [ (Play)] button.
The CD-2e will be in recording-standby mode.
fig.autorec02-e.eps
Blinking
3
Start performing.
When the CD-2e detects audio, recording will begin automatically.
* In order to avoid losing any audio at the beginning of the performance, recording will actually
begin up to 0.5 seconds earlier than the point at which audio exceeding the specified level is detected.
4
Press the [ (Stop)] button to stop recording.
The recorded song will be added to the SD memory card or to the end of the CD-R/RW disc.
Important
Recording will pause when you press the [ (Play)] button. When audio is detected once again, recording will begin automatically. The point at which recording is resumed will be the next song.
Automatic recording will not work if you’ve specified a count-in (Page 58).
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Assigning Song Numbers While Recording (Marker)

During recording, you can assign a song number so that the subsequent material will be recorded as the next song. You can assign song numbers in the following three ways.
(continued)
Assigning song numbers
Press the [ (Record)] button to assign the song number
Automatically assign song numbers at fixed intervals
Assign track numbers when silence is detected
Reference page
This page
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Important
You can’t delete a track number once it’s been assigned.
You can assign track numbers only during recording.
You can’t assign a new track number less than four seconds after assigning the previous track number.
You can assign up to 98 track numbers (99 tracks).
When you assign a track number to a CD-R/RW disc, two seconds of silence is automatically inserted in front of the new track number.
Performance
CD-R/RW
Disc
If you’re assigning song numbers to a CD-R/RW disc, you can’t assign a new song number while the message at right is displayed.
* Recording will continue even while this message is displayed.
fig.marker02-e.eps
Track number Track number
AB
123
A
C
B
C
Silence (two seconds)
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Press the [ (Record)] Button to Assign a Song Number
This lets you assign a song number whenever you like during recording. If several songs are being recorded in succession, such as during a live performance, you can assign a track number to each song while you continue recording.
At the point where you want to assign a track number during recording,
1
press the [ (REC)] button.
The track number is incremented, and the material that follows will be recorded on the new track.
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Automatically Assigning a Song Number at Fixed Intervals
When making a long recording such as a lecture, you can automatically assign track numbers at fixed time intervals to divide the recording into tracks. If you’ve assigned track numbers, it will be easier to find a desired location in the recording.
1
Specify how the song numbers will be assigned.
fig.menu-automarker01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Auto Marker.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the desired “Time.”
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Value
Off Song numbers will not be assigned automatically.
Time Song numbers will be automatically assigned at the specified interval (units of
Level Song numbers will be automatically assigned when silence is detected during
2
Specify the time interval at which song numbers will be assigned.
Value (units: Minutes) Explanation
2 minutes (factory setting)–15 minutes
3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
Explanation
minutes) during recording.
recording.
fig.menu-automarker03-e.eps
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Auto Marker
Time.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value to the
interval of time at which you want to assign song numbers.
Specifies the time interval (minutes) at which song numbers will be assigned.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Subsequently, when you begin recording, track numbers will automatically be assigned at every time interval you’ve specified in Step 2.
To defeat this setting, choose “Off” in Step 1.
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Assigning Track Numbers When Silence is Detected
If a period of silence lasting longer than one second is detected during recording, recording will automatically pause. Then, when audio exceeding the specified level is subsequently detected, a song number will be assigned and recording will automatically resume.
This function is convenient when you’re recording songs from a cassette tape or a MD, since the songs will automatically be divided at regions of silence.
1
Specify how the song numbers will be assigned.
Explanation
Value
Off Song numbers will not be assigned automatically.
Time Song numbers will be automatically assigned at the specified interval (units of minutes)
during recording.
Level Song numbers will be automatically assigned when silence is detected during recording.
(continued)
fig.menu-automarker01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Auto Marker.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the desired “Level.”
2
Specify the audio level that will be considered to be silence.
Value
-60dB (factory setting)
-54dB
-48dB
-42dB
-36dB
-30dB
-24dB
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
3
fig.menu-automarker-lvl02-e.eps
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Auto Marker
Lvl.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the audio level that
will be considered to be silence.
Explanation
Audio below the specified level will be considered to be silence.
Low
Audio considered to be silence
-60dB -24dB
High
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Now when you start recording, and a region of audio below the level specified in Step 2 continues for longer than one second, the next song number will be assigned automatically.
To defeat this setting, choose “Off” in Step 1.
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Preventing Loud Sounds from Distorting (Limiter)

This function automatically adjusts the input level so that the audio will not distort even when unexpectedly loud sounds are received while recording.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Limiter.”
Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn the limiter on/off.
2
fig.menu-limiter02-e.eps
fig.menu-limiter01.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Limiter.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
(continued)
Value
Off
On (factory setting) The limiter is on.
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
3
Explanation
The limiter is off.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
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Inserting a Count before Recording Begins (Count-in)

You can sound a count before recording begins. Hearing a count can help you practice the timing or tempo of your performance before you actually start recording.
1
Press the [ (Metronome)] button to turn on the metronome.
fig.countin01-e.eps
Lit
2
Specify the sound, tempo, and time signature of the count.
The sound, tempo, and time signature of the count will be the same as specified by the metronome settings. For details, refer to Steps 2–4 of “Sounding the Metronome” (Page
98).
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Count-
3
in (Beat).”
(continued)
fig.menu-countin01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Count-in
(Beat).”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
4
Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the value that specifies how many count notes will be sounded before recording begins.
fig.menu-countin02-e.eps
Value
Off (factory setting) No count-in will sound.
1–16 The specified number of count-in beats will sound.
5
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Explanation
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If you’ve specified a count-in, the procedure for starting to record will be as follows.
1
Press the [ (Record)] button.
The CD-2e will be in recording-standby mode.
fig.autorec01-e.eps
Blinking
2
Press the [ (Play)] button.
The specified number of counts will be sounded, and then recording will begin.
The count will not be played through the speakers. You’ll need to use headphones to hear the count.
fig.countin02-e.eps
Blinking
(continued)
* The metronome will continue sounding even after recording begins.
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Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card

* In order to play a CD, you’ll need to use the dedicated AC adaptor, which was included with the CD-2e.
Listening to a CD Listening to an SD memory card
1
Turn on the power.
2
Insert the CD.
3
Set the audio source to “CD.”
Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.
Press the [ (Play)] button to start playback.
4
5
Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.
fig.selectCD-e.eps
Source name Elapsed playback time
LouderSofter
If you don’t need the mic or line input, you should turn down the input level to the minimum position.
Mic input Set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to the “MANUAL” position, and turn the [MIC] knob all the way to the left (off).
Line input Turn the [LINE] knob all the way to the left (off).
1
Turn on the power.
2
Insert the SD memory card.
3
Set the audio source to “SD.”
Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.
Currently playing
track number
fig.selectSD-e.eps
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To do this
Stop playback
Pause playback
Go to the beginning of a track (Skip)
Skip between songs at high-speed
Rewind/ fast-forward (Search)
High-speed rewind/ fast-forward
Perform this action
Press the [ (Stop)] button.
If you press this button while stopped, you will return to the first track.
Press the [ (Play)] button.
Press it once again to resume playback from the point at which you paused.
Press the [ ] button.
Each time you press this button, you go back by one track. If you press this button during playback, you will return to the beginning of the track that was playing.
Press the [ ] button.
Each time you press this button, you advance to the next track.
While stopped, press and hold the [ ] or [ ] button.
During playback, press and hold.
[ ] button: Rewind. [ ] button: Fast-forward.
While paused, press and hold the [ ] or [ ] button.
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fig.tansport-remote-e.eps
Remote operations
Continuing Playback from When You Stopped a Song (Resume Function)
Listening to a CD/ Listening to an SD Memory Card
(continued)
Song cue, rewind/fast-forward
Song stop/play (pause)
Adjusting the volume
Higher volume.
Lower volume.
Note
The [VOLUME] knob of the CD-2e itself does not move when you use the remote control to adjust the volume. This will mean that the position of the [VOLUME] knob may not match the actual volume.
If you press the [ (Stop)] button during playback, the CD-2e can remember the position at which you paused, and will resume playback from that location the next time you start playback. This is called the Resume function.
1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose
“Resume.”
2 Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn the Resume function on/off.
fig.menu-resume02-e.eps
Value Explanation
Off (factory setting) The Resume function will be off.
On The Resume function will be on. The CD-2e will remember the
fig.menu-resume01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Resume.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
position at which playback was stopped.
3 Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Operation When Resume is On
After pressing the [ (Stop)] button to halt playback, you can press the [ (Play)] button to re-start playback from the location at which you stopped.
If after pressing the [ (Stop)] button to stop playback, you then press the [ (Stop)] button or eject the SD memory card or CD, the Resume function, which had remembered the location at which you stopped, will be cancelled.
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Changing the Key of the Playback

This adjusts the key (pitch) of the playback sound in semitone steps. This can be useful in situations like the following.
You want to practice flute along with an accompaniment CD that was created for alto sax.
You want to sing along with a karaoke CD at a key that’s easier for you to sing.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Key.”
Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the value, changing the key.
2
If you press the [ ] button, the value will return to “0.”
fig.menu-key02-e.eps
fig.menu-key01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Key.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Value
-6–0 (factory setting)–+5
* If you change the key setting during playback, the audio will be interrupted momentarily.
3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
Explanation
Decreasing the value by one will lower the overall pitch of the song by a semitone. Increasing the value by one will raise the overall pitch of the song by a semitone. A setting of “0” is the original key of the song.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
The Key icon
fig.icon-key-e.eps
The “ ” icon is displayed if you’ve changed the key setting.
The “ ” symbol will disappear if you set the “Key” to “0” in Step 2.
When you turn off the power, the Key setting will return to “0.”
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Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch)

(continued)
This adjusts the pitch of the playback sound in one-cent steps. One cent is 1/100th of a semitone.
Sometimes when you are practicing your instrument along with a CD, you may have difficulty because the CD playback is pitched slightly different than your instrument. In such cases, you can adjust the CD playback pitch to match your instrument.
When you’re using an instrument that is not easily tuned, such as an acoustic piano, you can adjust the pitch of the CD so that it matches your instrument.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Pitch.”
Use the [+] [-] button to adjust the Pitch setting.
2
If you press the [ ] button, the value will return to “0.”
fig.menu-pitch02-e.eps
Value (units: Cents)
-100–0 (factory setting)–+100
fig.menu-pitch01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Pitch.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
* If you change the pitch setting during playback, the audio
will be interrupted momentarily.
Explanation
Lowering the value will lower the overall pitch of the song. Raising the value will raise the overall pitch of the song. A setting of “0” is the original pitch of the song.
If you have a CD that was recorded at a reference pitch of A=440 Hz, and you want to play it back at a reference pitch of A=442 Hz, you would set Pitch to “+8.”
Refer to the table at right.
3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
Frequency of A4 after adjustment
438Hz -8 (cents)
439Hz -4 (cents)
440Hz 0
441Hz +4 (cents)
442Hz +8 (cents)
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
The Pitch icon
fig.icon-pitch-e.eps
The “ ” icon is displayed if youv’e changed the pitch setting.
The “ ” symbol will disappear if you set the “Pitch” to “0” in Step 2.
When you turn off the power, the Pitch setting will return to “0.”
Pitch setting
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Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel)

This function cancels the portion of the sound that is heard in the center of its stereo image, such as the main vocal or lead guitar, making it less audible. This lets you use a commercially available CD as a simple karaoke source, giving you an easy way to enjoy karaoke or to practice singing or playing an instrument.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Center Cancel.”
2
Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn Center Cancel on/off.
fig.menu-centercancel02-e.eps
(continued)
fig.menu-centercancel01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Center
Cancel.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Value
Off (factory setting)
On Center Cancel will be on. Sounds heard in the stereo center
3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
Explanation
Center Cancel will be off.
during playback will be eliminated.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
The Center Cancel icon
fig.icon-centercancel-e.eps
The “ ” icon is displayed when Center Cancel is on.
If you turn “Center Cancel” off in Step 2, the “ ” symbol will disappear.
When you turn off the power, the Center Cancel setting will return to the “off” state.
Important
You may fail to obtain the desired effect if the song has deep reverb, or if the sounds you want to eliminate are not positioned in the center.
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Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat)

You can have a favorite track (or all tracks) play back repeatedly.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Repeat.”
Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the Repeat Playback setting.
2
fig.menu-repeat02-e.eps
fig.menu-repeat01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Repeat.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
(continued)
Value
Off (factory setting)
1 Track One-track repeat. The currently playing track, or any track you play
All Tracks All repeat. All tracks will play repeatedly. If you select this during
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
3
Explanation
Repeat Playback will be off.
subsequently, will play back repeatedly.
playback, all tracks will play repeatedly, starting with the currently playing track.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
The Repeat icons
fig.icon-repeat-e.eps
The following icon is displayed if you’ve specified Repeat Playback.
(All repeat)(1 track repeat)
The “ ” or symbol will disappear if you set the “Repeat” to “Off” in Step 2.
Important
The Repeat Playback setting will be turned “Off” if you operate the [REPEAT] button.
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A-B Repeat Playback

You can have a specified section play back repeatedly.
Repeatedly listening to a section of a song is convenient when you’re practicing your instrument along with the song, or learning the song by ear.
1
During playback, press the [REPEAT] button at the point where you want Repeat Play to start.
The starting point (A) of A-B Repeat playback is registered, and the Point A icon blinks.
fig.ABrepeat01-e.eps
2
Press the [REPEAT] button once again at the point where you want A-B Repeat to end.
The end point (B) of A-B Repeat playback is registered, and the A-B region will play back repeatedly.
fig.ABrepeat02-e.eps
(continued)
Blinking
3
fig.ABrepeat-remote-e.eps
Remote operations
The “ ” icon is displayed during A-B Repeat playback.
To defeat A-B Repeat, press the [REPEAT] button while A-B Repeat playback is occurring.
If you press the [ (Stop)] button to stop playback, A-B Repeat playback will also be cancelled.
Register the start/end points for A-B Repeat.
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Slowing Down or Speeding Up Playback

You can make the playback speed slower or faster. Changing the playback speed will not affect the pitch.
This is useful when you are learning a song by ear and want to hear it slowly, or if you want to quickly listen to a song that you recorded.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Speed.”
Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the playback speed.
2
If you press the [ ] button, the value will return to “100.”
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Speed.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
* If you change the speed setting during playback, the
audio will be interrupted momentarily.
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Remote operations
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Value (units: %)
50 (1/2 speed)–100 (factory setting)– 125 (1.25x normal speed)
Explanation
Decreasing this value will slow down the playback, and increasing it will speed up the playback. A setting of “100” is the original playback speed of the song.
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Makes the playback speed faster.
Makes the playback speed slower.
Restores the original playback speed.
The Speed icon
The “ ” icon is displayed if you’ve changed the speed setting.
The “ ” symbol will disappear if you set the “Speed” to “100” in Step 2.
When you turn off the power, the Speed setting will return to “100.”
Important
Slowing down the playback speed to an extreme extent may change the tonal character or cause the audio to not play back smoothly.
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Adding Reverberation (Reverb)

This function adds reverberation (reverb) to the audio played back from an SD memory card or CD, creating the impression that the performance is occurring in a concert hall or other real-world acoustic environment.
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Use the [REVERB] button to select the depth of reverb.
Pressing the [REVERB] button cycles through the following settings.
Play back from the SD memory card or CD, and check the reverb depth.
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(continued)
No reverb
Reverb depth: minimum
Reverb depth: normal
Reverb depth: maximum
Press the [EXIT] button.
2
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
* If you don’t press the [REVERB] button for five seconds, you’ll automatically be returned to the
audio source display.
Important
The [REVERB] button will light if reverb is being added.
Reverb is not added to sound from an external input source such as the built-in mic or an external mic.
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Muting the Sound of the Speakers

If you don’t want sound to be heard from the speakers, set the [SPEAKER] switch located on the rear of the CD-2e to its “OFF” position.
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Important
Even if the [SPEAKER] switch is in the “ON” position (so that sound is produced), sound will not be heard from the speakers during recording-standby mode or during recording. This is to prevent sound produced by the speakers from being picked up and recorded by the internal mic or an external mic.
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Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card

Deleting Songs Individually

Here’s how to delete a single, selected song.
When you delete a song, subsequent songs will be moved forward, incrementing their song numbers.
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Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the
Track
Number
Track
Number
[SD CARD] button.
SD becomes the audio source.
2
Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to erase.
3
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Erase One?”
4
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Number of the track you’re erasing
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Erase One?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
123
A B C
Delete
12
A C
Blank
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The display will show “Processing...” and the song will be deleted. When the deletion is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Note
Once you delete a song, you cannot recover the recorded content. Use this operation with care.
Important
If you select the song you want to delete in Step 2 and then press the [-] button, the message screen of Step 4 will appear immediately. This lets you skip the step of selecting the menu item.
Deletion is not possible if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page 25) is in the “LOCK” position.
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Erasing All Tracks

Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card
(continued)
Here’s how to delete all songs from the SD memory card.
1
Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit.
2
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “SD Erase All?”
3
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
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4
If you’re still sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “SD Erase All?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
The display will show “Processing,” and all songs will be deleted. When the deletion is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Note
Once you delete a song, you cannot recover the recorded content. Use this operation with care.
Important
Deletion is not possible if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page 25) is in the “LOCK” position.
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Deleting an Unwanted Region at the Beginning of the Song (Trim In)

If you start recording slightly ahead of the beginning of the performance so as to avoid missing anything, there will be some unwanted silence at the beginning of the song. You can delete this unwanted silence so that you will hear sound as soon as the song starts playing.
1
Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button.
SD becomes the audio source.
2
Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to edit.
3
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Trim In?”
(continued)
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Trim In?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Press the [ (Play)] button to play back the selected song.
4
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Number of the track you’re editing
5
When you come to the point that you want to be the beginning of the song (the Start Point), press the [ (Record)] button.
Four seconds of sound preceding the Start Point will play repeatedly.
Plays repeatedly
Four seconds
Deleted region
Start Pointthis will be the beginning of the song after editing.
6
Use the [+] or [-] button to precisely adjust the Start Point.
Adjust the Start Point so that you no longer hear the beginning of the song.
Button
[+] button
[-] button Moves the Start Point forward.
Explanation
Moves the Start Point backward.
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Press the [ENTER] button.
8
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Progress indication
The display will show “Processing...”, and the unwanted beginning of the song will be deleted. When the deletion is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Note
The deleted region cannot be recovered. Use this operation with caution.
(continued)
Important
You can’t specify Start Point locations that would cause the edited song to be less than four seconds long.
The Trim In editing process will take a certain amount of time. In general, the time will be approximately half the playback time of the song. For example, in order to edit a four­minute song, it will take approximately two minutes for the editing process to be completed.
The Trim In editing operation requires free space equal to the size of the song you’re editing. For example, if you’re editing a five-minute song, you won’t be able to execute this operation unless you have at least five minutes of recording time remaining.
This operation cannot be performed if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page
25) is in the “LOCK” position.
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Deleting an Unwanted Region at the End of the Song (Trim Out)

If you stop recording slightly after the end of the performance so as to avoid missing anything, there will be some unwanted silence at the end of the song. You can delete this unwanted silence so that the song contains only the performance itself.
1
Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button.
SD becomes the audio source.
2
Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to edit.
3
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Trim Out?”
(continued)
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Trim Out?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Press the [ (Play)] button to play back the selected song.
4
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Number of the track you’re editing
5
When you come to the point that you want to be the end of the song (the End Point), press the [ (Record)] button.
(If the song is long, you can fast-forward until you’re near the desired End Point.)
Four seconds of sound following the End Point will play repeatedly.
Plays repeatedly
Four seconds
Deleted region
End Point—this will be the end of the song after editing.
6
Use the [+] or [-] button to precisely adjust the End Point.
Adjust the End Point so that you no longer hear the end of the song.
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Button
[+] button
[-] button Moves the End Point forward.
Explanation
Moves the End Point backward.
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Press the [ENTER] button.
8
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Progress indication
The display will show “Processing...”, and the unwanted end of the song will be deleted. When the deletion is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Note
The deleted region cannot be recovered. Use this operation with caution.
Important
(continued)
You can’t specify End Point locations that would cause the edited song to be less than four seconds long.
The Trim Out editing process will take a certain amount of time. In general, the time will be approximately half the playback time of the song. For example, in order to edit a four­minute song, it will take approximately two minutes for the editing process to be completed.
The Trim Out editing operation requires free space equal to the size of the song you’re editing. For example, if you’re editing a five-minute song, you won’t be able to execute this operation unless you have at least five minutes of recording time remaining.
This operation cannot be performed if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page
25) is in the “LOCK” position.
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Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc

Deleting One Song at a Time (Only the Last Song)

Here’s how to erase the last track recorded on a CD-RW disc.
* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.
1
Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit.
2
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Erase Last?”
3
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Erase Last?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Count-down (min:sec)
The display will show “Processing...”, and the last song will be deleted.
During this process, a timer is displayed, counting down the time until the operation is completed.
Note
Once you delete a song, you cannot recover the recorded content. Use this operation with care.
Important
You can’t erase tracks from a CD-R disc.
If you want to erase a track from a CD-RW disc that’s been finalized (Page 83), you’ll need to first remove finalization.
If you press the [-] button after Step 1, the message screen of Step 3 will appear immediately. This lets you skip having to choose a menu item.
“Removing Finalization” (Page 78)
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Erasing All Tracks

Here’s how to erase all tracks from the CD-RW disc.
* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.
1
Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit.
2
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “CD Erase All?”
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
3
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “CD Erase All?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
(continued)
4
If you’re still sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
fig.RWeraseall-mssg02-e.eps
Count-down (min:sec)
The display will show “Processing,” and all songs will be deleted. During this process, a timer is displayed, counting down the time until the operation is completed.
When the deletion is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Note
Once you delete a song, you cannot recover the recorded content. Use this operation with care.
Important
You can’t erase tracks from a CD-R disc.
If the CD-R/RW disc has been finalized (Page 83), finalization will automatically be removed when you erase all tracks.
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Removing Finalization

You can remove finalization from a CD-RW disc (Page 83) so that the disc can once again be used for recording.Removing finalization will not erase the recorded tracks.
* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.
1
Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit, and press the [CD] button.
CD becomes the audio source.
2
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Unfinalize?”
3
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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(continued)
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Unfinalize?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Count-down (min:sec)
The display will show “Processing...”, and finalization will be removed from the disc.
During this process, a timer is displayed, counting down the time until the operation is completed.
When finalization has been removed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Important
You can’t remove finalization from a CD-R disc.
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Here’s how selected songs from an SD memory card can be written to a CD-R/RW disc to create a music CD.
emory Card to Create a CD
M
* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.
1
Insert the SD memory card that contains the songs you want to turn into a music CD.
2
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Write (SD→CD)?”
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Write
(SD→CD)?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
3
When you see this screen, insert a blank or un-finalized CD-R/RW disc.
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4
The CD-2e asks whether you want to write all of the songs.
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* This message won’t appear if it’s not possible for all of
the songs on the SD memory card to be written to the CD-R/RW disc. (Proceed to Step 5.)
If you want to write all songs
Press the [ENTER] button.
Proceed to
5
Select the song that you want to write to the CD-R/RW disc.
SD memory card track number
CD track number increases
When you’ve selected all of the tracks that you want to write to the CD-R/
6
Step 7
.
CD track number
fig.menu-writeCD02-e.eps
Using the [ ] [ ] or [+] [-] buttons to select the
desired song.
If you want to audition the selected song, press the [ (Play)] button. To stop playback, press the [ (Stop)] button.
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm the song to be
written.
* To select additional tracks, repeat Step 5.
If you want to write selected songs
Press the [EXIT] button.
Proceed to
Step 5
.
RW disc, press the [ ] button.
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If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ETNER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the Finalize setting.
8
* For details on “Finalize,” refer to the text box “What’s finalization?” on Page 83.
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Explanation
Value
When writing is finished, the disc will be finalized to complete the music CD.
Yes
No further data can be written to a CD-R/RW disc that has been finalized, even if space remains on the disc.
However, if you’re using a CD-RW disc, you can remove the finalization and add additional material.
No The disc will not be finalized when writing is finished.
After the tracks have been written, you will still be able to add more tracks if space remains on the disc.
If you don’t finalize at this point, you can still finalize later to complete your music CD.
“Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)” (Page 83)
“Removing Finalization” (Page 78)
(continued)
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Write to the CD-R/RW disc.
If you selected Finalize “Yes”
Press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel writing, press the [EXIT] button.
If you’re sure you want to proceed,
press the [ENTER] button.
(If you want to return to Step 8, press the [EXIT] button.
Indicates the progress relative to
Indicates the progress for each song
The display will show “Processing...” and writing to the CD-R/RW disc will begin. When writing is completed, the display will show “Finalize...” and the finalization process will begin. Please wait.
When all processing has been completed, the CD-R/RW will be ejected.
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the total number of songs
CD is now ready.
Your music
If you selected Finalize “No”
Press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel writing, press the [EXIT] button.
Indicates the progress relative to
Indicates the progress for each song
The display will show “Processing...” and writing to the CD-R/RW disc will begin. Please wait.
When all processing has been completed, the CD-R/RW will be ejected.
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the total number of songs
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The CD-2e asks whether you want to create another identical CD.
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If you want to create another identical CD
If you are finished writing
(continued)
Press the [ENTER] button.
Press the [EXIT] button to end the procedure.
When you see this screen, insert a blank or un-finalized CD-R/RW disc.
Return to
Step 7
fig.writeCD-mssg01.eps
and continue the
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
procedure.
Important
We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2e 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.
Two seconds of silence are automatically inserted between tracks on the CD-R/RW disc when you create a music CD.
The time required for writing will be approximately half the total playback time of the songs being written. For example, if you’re writing songs that total twenty minutes of playback time, the process will require approximately ten minutes.
If you want to create a music CD containing songs from more than one SD memory card
If the CD-R/RW disc has not been finalized, you can add tracks from another SD memory card. If you want to create a music CD using tracks from more than one SD memory card, simply keep adding tracks to a CD-R/RW disc and finalize (Page 83) the disc when you’re finished.
* You must turn off the power before exchanging SD memory cards (Page 26).
Write Write
Selected song
SD memory card
A B
SD memory card
Finalize
Selected song
Completed music CD!
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Creating a music CD from songs recorded on an EDIROL R-09
“WAV 16-bit” and “44.1 kHz” is supported
If you want to create a music CD using songs that were recorded on an EDIROL R-09, you must set the R-09’s recording mode to “WAV 16-bit” and sampling frequency to “44.1 kHz” before you record.
Requirements for songs (files) that can be recognized
Even if a song was recorded with a recording mode of “WAV 16-bit” and a sampling frequency of “44.1 kHz,” the CD-2e will not recognize it unless it satisfies the following conditions.
Track length must be longer than four seconds.
Track title must not contain double-byte characters (e.g., Japanese).
Track (file) must be located in the root directory of the SD memory card.
* The CD-2e is able to display and play back a maximum of 99 tracks.
File name display
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If the song was recorded on the R-09, the song name (file name) will be displayed in Step 5 of Page 79.
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Creating a music CD of a song that won’t fit on a single CD-R/RW disc
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Even if a song recorded on the R-09 is too large to fit on a single CD-R/RW disc, it can automatically be divided across multiple CD-R/RW discs.
If you want to automatically divide a large song and write it across multiple discs, make the following setting in Step 5 on Page 79.
In Step 5 (Page 79), specify the large song as the “first” of the songs you want to write.
The song will be divided automatically only if the song you specify as the first song is larger than a single CD-R/RW disc. In this case, you won’t be able to specify additional songs to be added.
After the first CD-R/RW disc has been ejected, the message “Insert Disc” will appear. Insert another CD-R/RW disc. When the disc is detected, writing will begin automatically.
Continue inserting additional CD-R/RW discs as directed by the messages that appear. When all the data has been written, the message “Write Completed. Another Disc?” will appear.
Continue with the procedure from Step 10 of Page 81.
* CD-R/RW discs that have no more space on them after the track has been written will be
finalized automatically. For example, if a track is divided across two discs, as in the example shown in the illustration at the upper right, the first CD-R/RW disc will be finalized automatically.
First CD-R/RW disc Second CD-R/RW disc
Automatically
divided
Track
Portion that does not fit
on first CD-R/RW disc
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Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)

What’s finalization?
Finalization is the process of writing final information (the number of songs, the song numbers, the playback times, etc.) to a CD-R/RW disc. When you “finalize” a CD-R/RW disc that was recorded or written by the CD-2e, that disc will be playable as a music CD in another CD player.
After finalization, it will no longer be possible to record or write additional material to that disc. You should finalize the disc when you have completed your music CD and don’t need to write or record any more data.
* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.
Insert the CD-R/RW disc that you want to finalize.
1
2
Press the [EJECT ( )] button.
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
3
(If you decide not to finalize the disc, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Count-down (min:sec)
The disc is finalized. During this process, a timer is displayed, counting down the time until finalization is completed.
When finalization is completed, the CD-R/RW disc is ejected. Your music CD is now ready.
Important
We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2e 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.
With a CD-RW disc, you can remove the finalization so that you’ll again be able to record or write to that disc. “Removing Finalization” (Page 78)
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Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD
Here’s how to back up an original music CD you created, making an identical copy of your original music CD.
* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.
Workflow to Back up CDs
When copying a music CD, the CD tracks are stored temporarily on an SD memory card.
The temporary tracks on the SD memory card are written to a blank CD-R/RW disc.
(The CD-R/RW disc will be finalized automatically.)
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Your original music CD
Blank CD-R/RW disc
(Backup)
music CD tracks
SD memory card
Insert an SD memory card to hold the music CD tracks.
1
The music CD’s tracks will be stored up to the amount of free space available on the SD memory card. You may not be able to copy an entire CD if there’s not enough free space remaining. If you use an SD memory card with 700 MB or more of free space, you will be able to copy an entire music CD.
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Make
2
The music CD tracks stored on the SD memory card will be erased after they have been written to the blank CD-R/RW disc.
Backup?”
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Make Backup?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
3
When you see this screen, insert the music CD that you want to back up.
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Indicates the progress relative to the total number of songs
Indicates the progress for each song
When the music CD has been detected, the display will show “Reading CD” and the song data from the music CD will be written to the SD memory card.
When the song data has been written, the music CD will be ejected. Remove the CD.
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When you see this screen, insert a blank CD-R/RW disc.
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If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
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(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Indicates the progress relative to the total number of songs
Indicates the progress for each song
The display will show “Processing...”, and the backup will begin. When the backup is finished, the CD-R/RW disc will be ejected.
The CD-2e asks whether you want to create another identical CD.
6
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(continued)
If you want to create another identical CD If you are finished backing up
Press the [ENTER] button.
Press the [EXIT] button to end the procedure.
When you see this screen, insert a blank or appendable CD-R/RW disc.
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You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Play back the newly written CD-R/RW disc (Page 60) to verify that it was written correctly.
Return to
Step 5
and continue the
procedure.
Important
You can’t back up a CD-R/RW disc that has not been finalized (Page 83).
Backing up a music CD will require some time for processing to be completed. The time required for backup will be approximately equal to the total playback time of the CD. For example, it will take approximately twenty minutes to back up a twenty-minute CD.
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If the screen shows “Tr ##/xx Tr. Are You Sure?” (Step 3)
The music CD’s tracks will be written as far as the free space on the SD memory card allows. This means that if the SD memory card contains less free space than the amount of data from the music CD, you won’t be able to record all of the tracks.
In this case, the message “Copy ##/xx Tr. Are You Sure?” will appear. This indicates that of the total number of tracks (xx), only Track 1 through Track ## will be copied
fig.CDbackup-mssg05-e.eps
Number of tracks to be copied/total number of tracks on CD
Verify the number of tracks for recording, and press the [ENTER] button to continue the procedure. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
If the display shows “Short of Capa” (Step 4)
If the capacity of the CD-R/RW disc is less than the amount of data stored on the SD memory card, the message “Short Of Capa” will appear, and the CD-R/RW disc will be ejected.
Please insert a CD-R/RW disc with more writable space.
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If the screen shows “Obey Copyright?” (Step 3)
Carefully read the section “About copyright” on the back cover of the owner’s manual, and if you consent to the terms and want to continue the procedure, press the [ENTER] button. If you decide to cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] button.
If the screen shows “Obey License?” (Step 3)
Carefully read the section “License agreement” on the back cover of the owner’s manual, and if you consent to the terms and want to continue the procedure, press the [ENTER] button. If you decide to cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] button.
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Moving a Song

This operation moves a song by changing the order of the songs.
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1
Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the
123
Track
Number
Number
A B C
123
Track
A C B
[SD CARD] button.
SD becomes the audio source.
2
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the song that you want to move.
3
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Move?”
Select the move destination.
4
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Move?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
fig.menu-move02-e.eps
Use the [+] [-] buttons to select the move-destination
song number.
Move
Number of the track at the move destination
5
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
In the example screen shown here, the song will be moved so it becomes the third song.
The display will show “Processing...”, and the song will be moved. When the move is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Important
This operation cannot be performed if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page 25) is in the “LOCK” position.
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Dividing a Track

This operation divides a song into two songs.
1
Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the
12
Track
Number
Track
Number
AB
Divide
1
A A”
2
[SD CARD] button.
SD becomes the audio source.
2
Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to edit.
3
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Divide?”
4
Press the [ (Play)] button to play back the selected song.
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Divide?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
3
B
Number of the track you’re editing
5
At the approximate location at which you want to divide the song (the dividing point), press the [ (Rec)] button.
(If the song is long, you can fast-forward until you’re near the desired point.)
The four seconds starting immediately before the dividing point will be played repeatedly.
6
Use the [+] [-] buttons to make detailed adjustments to the dividing point.
Button
[+] button [-] button Moves the Dividing Point forward.
Press the [ENTER] button.
7
Explanation
Moves the Dividing Point backward.
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Dividing a Track
8
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Progress indication
The display will show “Processing...”, and the song will be divided. When the division is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Important
This editing process will take a certain amount of time. In general, the time will be approximately half the playback time of the song. For example, in order to edit a four­minute song, it will take approximately two minutes for the editing process to be completed.
Dividing a song will require free space equal to the size of the song you’re editing. For example, if you’re editing a five-minute song, you won’t be able to execute this operation unless you have at least five minutes of recording time remaining.
You can’t edit a track that is shorter than eight seconds.
You can’t specify Dividing Point locations that would cause the edited song to be less than four seconds long.
This operation cannot be performed if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page
25) is in the “LOCK” position.
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Joining Songs

A B C
123
Join
A
12
B + C
Track
Number
Track
Number
This operation join two songs, making them into a single song. The song will be joined with the following song.
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1
Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button.
SD becomes the audio source.
2
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the song you want to join.
This song will be joined with the song that follows it.
3
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Combine?”
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Combine?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
4
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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Progress indication
The display will show “Processing...” and the songs will be joined. When the operation is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Important
This editing process will take a certain amount of time. The time required for this operation will be approximately half the playback time of two songs you’re joining. For example, if you’re joining a five-minute song and a three-minute song, processing will take approximately four minutes.
Joining two songs will require free space equal to the size of the two songs being joined. For example, if you’re joining a five-minute song and a three-minute song, you won’t be able to execute this operation unless you have at least eight minutes of recording time remaining.
This operation cannot be performed if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page
25) is in the “LOCK” position.
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Maximizing the Volume of a Song

This operation raises the volume of the entire song as high as possible without causing the sound to distort. If the sound was recorded at too low a level, you can use this to increase the volume.
1
Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button.
SD becomes the audio source.
2
Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to edit.
3
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Normalize?”
4
If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
(If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.)
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fig.menu-normalize-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Normalize?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Progress indication
Progress indication
The display will show “Processing...” and the volume of the song will be raised. When the operation is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
* If the volume of the song has already been maximized, the display will indicate “Checking...”,
and then the editing process will end.
Important
This editing process will take a certain amount of time. The time required for this operation will be approximately 1.5 times the playback time of the song. For example, if you apply this operation to a four-minute song, processing will take approximately six minutes.
Maximizing the volume of a song will require free space equal to the size of the song you’re editing. For example, if you’re editing a five-minute song, you won’t be able to execute this operation unless you have at least five minutes of recording time remaining.
This operation cannot be performed if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page
25) is in the “LOCK” position.
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Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time

Here’s how to switch the time information shown in the screen. You can view the remaining time that can be recorded on an SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc, or the time remaining in a song.
fig.display-e.eps
Press the [ENTER] button to switch between the available choices for the time indicator, as follows.
During recording or recording standby
fig.remain01-e.eps
Elapsed recording time
Recording time remaining on an entire SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc
During playback or while stopped
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Elapsed playback time of the song
Remaining playback time of the song
Important
You can also check the remaining recording time by viewing information about the SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc. For details, refer to the following pages.
Page 93, “Viewing Information about an SD Memory Card” Page 94, “Viewing Information about a CD-R/RW Disc”
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Viewing Information about an SD Memory Card

Here’s how to view information such as the capacity of an SD memory card and the remaining time for recording.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Card Info.”
2
View the information.
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3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Card Info.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Total capacity of the SD memory card Remaining recording time
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Viewing Information about a CD-R/RW Disc

Here’s how to view information such as the capacity of a CD-R/RW disc and the remaining time for recording.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Disc Info.”
2
View the information.
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3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Important
fig.menu-CDinfo01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Disc Info.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Total capacity of the CD-R/RW disc Remaining recording time
The total capacity and remaining recording time are not shown for a finalized (Page 83) CD-R/RW disc or a music CD.
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Adjusting the Readability of the Screen (Contrast)

Depending on the temperature or other conditions, the characters in the screen may become difficult to read. In such cases, you can adjust the contrast for best readability.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Contrast.”
2
Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the contrast of the screen.
fig.menu-contrast02-e.eps
fig.menu-contrast01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Contrast.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Value
1–5 (factory setting)–8
3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Important
You can also adjust the screen contrast by holding down the [MENU] button and using the [+] [-] buttons.
Explanation
Decreasing the value will lighten the screen. Increasing the value will darken the screen.
Darkens the screen contrast.
Lightens the screen contrast.
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Automatically Dimming the Screen (Backlight Timer)

If you’re operating the CD-2e on batteries (Page 22), you can set this function so that the screen will automatically be dimmed to conserve batteries after no operation has been performed for a certain length of time.
* This setting is effective only when the CD-2e is running on batteries. The screen will not dim if you’re
using the dedicated AC adaptor (Page 21).
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Backlight Timer.”
Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the time after which the backlight will
2
automatically be dimmed.
fig.menu-backlight02-e.eps
fig.menu-backlight01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Backlight
Timer.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Value
Off (factory setting)
2 Sec
5 Sec
10 Sec
20 Sec
3
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Explanation
The backlight will always remain lit.
The backlight will automatically go dark when the specified time has elapsed following an operation.
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Changing the Screen Display Language

You can switch the screen display between various languages. You can choose from English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, and Italian.
1
Turn off the power.
2
Refer to the table below, and while holding down the button that corresponds to the desired screen display language, turn on the power.
For example, if you want to set the screen display language to “French,” hold down the [REVERB] button and turn on the power.When the screen appears, release the button.
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(Italian) (French) (German) (Spanish) (Japanese)
Display language Button Screen that appears
English
Japanese
Spanish
German
French [REVERB] button
Italian [EASY GUIDE] button
[REPEAT] button
[ ] button
[ ] button
[ (Metronome)] button
EnglishItaliano Français Deutsch Español
when you switch power on
Turn the power off, then on again.
3
After this, the screen display will be in the language you selected in Step 2.
Important
You can also change the display language using the “Language” menu item.
Value Explanation
EN English (factory setting) English
JP
ES Español Spanish
DE Deutsch German
FR Français French
IT Italiano Italian
Japanese
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Sounding the Metronome

The CD-2e has built-in metronome—a convenient feature for practicing an instrument.
1
Press the [ (Metronome)] button to turn the metronome on.
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If the metronome is on, the [ (Metronome)] button will light. At the same time, the metronome’s indicator will start blinking on the beat.
When you press the [ (Metronome)] button once again, the metronome will turn off (unlit).
2
Setting the sound.
fig.menu-metro01-e.eps
Red: strong beats Green: weak beats
Metronome indicator (blinking)
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Sound.”
* If you press the [MENU] button while the metronome is
on, a screen where you can select the metronome sound will immediately appear.
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to select the desired metronome
sound.
Value
Click
Bell (factory setting) A bell will mark the beats.
Voice A human voice (English) will count the beats
Off There will be no sound; the metronome indicator will blink to mark the
Setting the tempo.
3
Explanation
An electronic sound will mark the beats.
beats.
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Press the [EXIT] button to return to the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Tempo.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the metronome
tempo.
If you press the [ ] button, the value will return to “120.”
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Value
=20–120 (factory setting)–250
Explanation
Specifies the number of quarter-notes in one minute. Decreasing this value will make the tempo slower. Increasing this value will make the tempo faster.
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Specifying which beats are emphasized.
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Sounding the Metronome
(continued)
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Beat.”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the timing at which
the metronome will mark the strong beats.
Value
0 No beats are emphasized.
1 Every beat is emphasized.
2 Every second beat is emphasized.
3 Every third beat is emphasized.
4 (factory setting) Every fourth beat is emphasized.
5 Every fifth beat is emphasized.
6 Every sixth beat is emphasized.
7 Every seventh beat is emphasized.
* (a quarter-note) will be counted as one beat.
* If you’ve selected “Voice” as the “Sound” setting, there will be no accent on the strong beats.
Explanation
Each beat is divided into a triplet, and an emphasized beat will sound at the beginning of each triplet.
Each beat is divided into sixteenth notes, and an emphasized beat will sound on the sixteenth note at the beginning of each beat.
5
Remote operations
Press the [EXIT] button twice.
You’re returned to the audio source screen.
Important
The metronome sound will not be audible during recording standby or while recording. If you want to hear the metronome, you’ll need to use headphones.
The metronome cannot be used while overdubbing a performance with a music CD. ( Page 46).
Specify the metronome tempo.
Make the tempo faster.
Make the tempo slower.
Turn the metronome on/off.
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Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function)

You can tune your instrument using the chromatic tuner function, which detects the name of the note in semitone steps.
1
Set the [MIC SELECT] switch located on the side of the CD-2e to the “INT” (internal mic) position.
This allows you to tune by inputting the sound of your instrument via the internal mic.
fig.tuner-mic.eps
2
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Tuner/ Tone?”
fig.menu-tuner01-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Tuner/Tone?”
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
3
Watch the tuner screen, and play a note on the instrument you want to tune.
Note Name
Tune the instrument so that the left and right tuning guides are both
4
fig.menu-tuner02-e.eps
The name of the note closest to the pitch you played will appear in the tuner screen. Tune your instrument so that the desired note name appears.
If the tuner does not respond, make sure that the [MIC] knob’s level is raised.
displayed.
When your instrument is within ±50 cents of the correct pitch, a tuning guide will appear in the screen. This indicates the distance between the displayed note name and the pitch your instrument is actually producing.
Tuning guides
When only the right guide is displayed:
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Tune your instrument so that the left and right guides are visible.
When only the left guide is displayed:
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The pitch is above the displayed note name (i.e., sharp).
The pitch is below the displayed note name (i.e., flat).
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