Roland RS 232C User Manual

AR-3000 audio recorder

RS-232C Reference

AR-3000 RS-232C Reference version 1.0

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2001.03

- Contents -

Section1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................1

1.1 If You Have Been Using the AR-2000.............................................................................................1

Section2 Setup

2.1 About the RS-232C Interface ..........................................................................................................1

2.1.1 Connector and Cable.................................................................................................................1

2.2 Handshaking .................................................................................................................................... 1

2.3 Setup Procedure............................................................................................................................... 2

2.4 Connections with the Computer...................................................................................................... 2

2.5 Computer Settings...........................................................................................................................2

2.6 AR-3000 Settings..............................................................................................................................2

2.6.1 Baud Rate ..................................................................................................................................2

Section3 Overview of Commands

3.1 Command Structure......................................................................................................................... 3

3.1.1 Communication Protocol........................................................................................................... 3

3.1.2 Command Format .....................................................................................................................5

3.1.3 About Input Parameters...........................................................................................................5

3.1.4 About Output Parameters........................................................................................................5

3.2 Precautions.......................................................................................................................................5

Section4 Details of each Command

4.1 Commands Transmitted from the External Device (Computer) to the AR-3000........................ 6

4.2 Details of Commands Sent from the External Device (Computer) to the AR-3000.................... 7

4.2.1 Control Commands

PA Specifying the Playback Phrase.......................................................................................... 7

PE Playback Pause / Restart Playback.....................................................................................7

PL Playback Start...................................................................................................................... 8

RL Playback from the Middle of a Phrase................................................................................8

ST Halting Playback/Recording................................................................................................8

AE Starting Time-Stamped Recording..............................................................................................9

RE Start Recording .................................................................................................................... 9

RM Record Ready Mode............................................................................................................. 10

4.2.2 Editing Commands

DM Enable Execution of Editing Commands........................................................................... 11

CD Delete Card.......................................................................................................................... 11

CP Copy Card............................................................................................................................ 11

CO Convert Card....................................................................................................................... 11

FM Format Card........................................................................................................................12

LS Recorded Phrase Protect Mode .......................................................................................... 12

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LW Recorded Phrase Protect Mode ..........................................................................................12

SP System Copy ........................................................................................................................13

PC Copy Phrase......................................................................................................................... 13

PD Delete Phrase ......................................................................................................................13

PI Seek and Set Playback Points at the Locations of Silent Portions..................................13

PT Delete Audio Outside the Playback Points (Phrase Truncate)........................................ 13

PV Divide Phrase......................................................................................................................14

PM Join Phrase..........................................................................................................................14

TS Time Stretch........................................................................................................................ 14

RC RDAC-Mode Convert .......................................................................................................... 14

RT Recording-Type Convert.....................................................................................................15

4.2.3 Setting Commands

CV Card Name Settings............................................................................................................ 16

PU Pattern Phrase Settings.....................................................................................................16

PS Pattern Phrase Settings.....................................................................................................17

SS Song Phrase Settings.......................................................................................................... 17

SU Phrase Settings................................................................................................................... 18

PN Phrase Name Settings........................................................................................................18

PR Phrase Repeat Settings.......................................................................................................18

PO Control Out Settings........................................................................................................... 19

PP Playback Point Settings......................................................................................................19

LP Loop Play Settings .............................................................................................................. 19

PY Delay Time Settings............................................................................................................ 19

VM Play Volume Settings..........................................................................................................20

FD Fade In and Fade Out Settings..........................................................................................20

MP Playback Tempo for MIDI Settings ...................................................................................20

TT Time Stamp Settings ..........................................................................................................20

MS MIDI Settings......................................................................................................................21

ME MIDI Settings......................................................................................................................21

NM MIDI Note Map Settings....................................................................................................22

MM MMC Mode Settings ...........................................................................................................22

MT MTC Settings....................................................................................................................... 22

BR Communication Speed Settings.........................................................................................23

CE Program(Count) Playback Settings................................................................................... 23

DC Display Contrast Settings .................................................................................................. 23

DP Direct Playback Settings ....................................................................................................24

DL Direct Playback Settings ....................................................................................................24

SM System Settings................................................................................................................... 25

CI Control Input Mode Settings..............................................................................................25

AL AR-LINK Settings...............................................................................................................26

DN Dual Mono Mode Settings .................................................................................................. 26

LT Line Out(Thru) Settings.....................................................................................................26

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EQ Equalizer Settings...............................................................................................................27

VT Input Volume Thru Settings..............................................................................................27

BO Busy Out Settings............................................................................................................... 27

DO Display Parameter Settings............................................................................................... 28

4.2.4 Request Commands

2Q Pattern Phrase Setting Contents Request........................................................................28

3Q Pattern Phrase Setting Contents Request........................................................................28

GQ Song Phrase Setting Contents Request.............................................................................28

AC Activity Sensing (Verify AR-3000 Unit Activity)..............................................................28

AQ Reset the Phrase Output Counter...................................................................................... 29

CQ Card Setting Contents Request..........................................................................................29

DQ Direct Playback Setting Contents Request.......................................................................29

IQ MIDI Setting Contents Request.........................................................................................29

JQ MIDI Setting Contents Request......................................................................................... 29

LQ Display Contrast Setting Request......................................................................................30

MQ Card Remaining Capacity Request....................................................................................30

NQ MIDI Note Map Setting Contents Request.......................................................................30

PQ Phrase Setting Contents Request......................................................................................30

QQ Phrase Setting Contents Request......................................................................................31

SQ System Setting Contents Request......................................................................................31

YQ System Setting Contents Request......................................................................................31

TQ Time Stamp Request...........................................................................................................32

UQ Program (Count) Playback Setting Contents Request.....................................................32

VR Version Request...................................................................................................................32

4.2.5 Reply Commands

ACK Response to Normal Reception of a Command.................................................................33

ER Reply to the AR-3000 When an Error Has Occurred ....................................................... 33

Xon/Xoff Allow or Disable Transmission. Used for Handshaking........................................... 33

4.3 Commands Sent from the AR-3000 to the External Device (Computer) ....................................33

4.4 Details of Commands Sent from the AR-3000 to the External Device (Computer)................... 33

4.4.1 Setting Output Commands

CS Card Setting Output........................................................................................................... 33

PU Pattern Phrase Setting Output..........................................................................................34

PS Pattern Phrase Setting Output.......................................................................................... 34

SS Song Phrase Setting Output .............................................................................................. 34

SU Phrase Setting Output........................................................................................................ 35

RU Phrase Setting Output........................................................................................................36

MS MIDI Setting Output..........................................................................................................38

ME MIDI Setting Output..........................................................................................................38

NM MIDI Note Map Setting Output.........................................................................................39

AC Active Sensing Reply.......................................................................................................... 40

CE Program (Count) Playback Setting Output.......................................................................40

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CR Card Remaining Capacity Output.....................................................................................40

DC Display Contrast Setting Output.......................................................................................40

DP Direct Playback Setting Output......................................................................................... 41

SM System Setting Output.......................................................................................................41

SY System Setting Output.......................................................................................................42

TI Time Stamp Settings .......................................................................................................... 43

VR Version Output....................................................................................................................43

CC Card Insertion Status Output............................................................................................ 44

%% Card Operation Progress Status Output........................................................................... 44

PE Output the Elapsed Time from the Start of the Phrase................................................... 44

AE Output the Total Number of Phrases Recorded on the Card...........................................45

4.4.2 Reply Commands

ER Replies When an Error Has Occurred...............................................................................45

ACK Acknowledge Normal Status, Indicate Normal Reception of a Command..................... 46

Xon/Xoff Allow or Disable Transmission. Used for Handshaking........................................... 46

Section5 Appendix

5.1 AR-3000 Commands List................................................................................................................ 47

5.1.1 AR-2000 Compatible Commnads List..................................................................................... 47

5.1.2 AR-3000 Commands (Commands Newly Added with the AR-3000) List.............................49

5.2 Characters That Can Be Used In Phrase Names and Card Names............................................ 50

5.3 Sample Algorithms

5.3.1 Playing Back a Phrase............................................................................................................. 51

5.3.2 Recording ( Nomal Recording ) ............................................................................................... 52

5.3.3 Recording ( Time-Stamped Recording ) .................................................................................. 53

5.3.4 Verifying the Parameters of All Phrases Starting with the Lowest-Numbered Phrase.....54

5.3.5 Deleting a Phrase..................................................................................................................... 55

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Section1 Introduction

This manual explains how to control the AR-3000 using RS-232C. For details on the operation of the AR-3000 itself, refer to the AR-3000 owner's manual. This manual assumes that you have a basic understanding of computers. For explanations of computer terminology or operation, please refer to commercially available manuals.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

1.1 If You Have Been Using the AR-2000

The AR-3000's command set, which employs RS-232C, is designed to be backwardly compatible with the AR-2000. This means it is possible for you to continue using the control system you have used with the AR-2000. However, since the AR-3000 and AR-2000 are not functionally identical in every respect, some functions cannot be used. For more information, check the included specifications.

Section2 Setup

2.1 About the RS-232C Interface

RS-232C is a standardized type of serial interface. The connections which are used by the AR-3000 are discussed below.

2.1.1 Connector and Cable

Connector specifications Cable specifications

* The AR-3000 is equipped with a D-sub 9-pin type connector. In the case of connecting by female – female crossing cable, use gender changer.

*1 *1

*1 This is already connected in inside of the

AR-3000. (4 – 6, 7 - 8 )

*2 At least three line(RXD, TXD, GND) should be

connected as shown in a figure.

2.2 Handshaking

If the AR-3000's processing speed is slower than the speed at which data is transmitted from the computer, measures must be taken to avoid data loss. Conversely, data loss will also occur if data is transmitted from the AR-3000 faster than the computer can process it. For these reasons, the AR-3000 uses “Xon/Xoff” handshaking. The external computer can control transmission from the AR-3000 in the same way. The ASCII code signal name for Xon is DC1, which is 11H. The ASCII code signal name for Xoff is DC3, which is 13H.

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2.3 Setup Procedure

Here is the procedure for setting up the external computer and the AR-3000.

1) Connections with the computer Use an RS-232C cable to connect the two devices. Refer to “2.4 Connections with the computer.”

2) Turn on the power for the AR-3000 and the computer

3) Computer settings Set the communication parameters. Refer to “2.5 Computer settings.”

4) AR-3000 settings Set the communication parameters. Refer to “2.6 AR-3000 settings.”

5) Operate the AR-3000 Transmit data between the external computer and the AR-3000.

2.4 Connections with the Computer

1) Turn off the power of the AR-3000 and the computer.

2) Use the appropriate cable to connect the RS-232C -compatible connector of the computer to the RS-232C connector located on the rear panel of the AR-3000. Refer to “2.1.1 Connector and Cable” for the appropriate cable to use.

2.5 Computer Settings

1) Communication parameters for the computer

Communication method start - stop system (asynchronous) full duplex

Baud rate 4800 / 9600 / 19200 BPS

38400 BPS (for compatibility with legacy models : AR-2000 / AR-1) Parity none Data length 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit Code set ASCII Xon Xoff on

If you are using MS-DOS, the above settings can be made using the “SPEED” and “SWITCH” commands. For details on these settings, refer to your MS-DOS owner's manual.

2.6 AR-3000 Settings

When using the AR-3000 via RS-232C, the baud rate must be specified. Also, in order for it to be controlled via RS-232C, the AR-3000 must not be in the Mode menu (the MODE indicator must not be lit).

2.6.1 Baud Rate

If the AR-3000's power is turned on when a card is not inserted, the baud rate will default to 9600 bps. If a card is then inserted, the settings will change to the settings which are contained in the card. However this will occur only for the first-inserted card, and subsequently inserted cards will be ignored. If you wish to modify the baud rate during operation, use the following procedure on the AR-3000 to change it.

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Baud Rate Settings

Set the baud rate to the desired value. (Refer to owner's manual p.118)

1) Press the MODE button.

2) Rotate the SELECT knob to select “7.1 Baud rate.”

3) Press the SELECT knob.

4) Rotate the SELECT knob to select the baud rate. Baud rate = 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps Select the same setting as on the computer.

5) Press the SELECT knob. Rotate the SELECT knob to select “Yes” Press the ENTER button to set the baud rate.

6) Press the MODE button.

Section3 Overview of Commands

The AR-3000 and the computer communicate using commands.

3.1 Command Structure

Commands consist of STX (02H) + two uppercase characters. However, the Type 0 commands listed later are exceptions to this.

3.1.1 Communication Protocol

Depending on the command, four types of communication protocol are used between the computer and the AR-3000. As also explained in chapter 4, the ACK referred to in this document is ASCII code 06H (ACK), and the ER command is a command that transmits/receives an error.

1) When telling the AR-3000 to perform an operation or make a setting. This is done using the 4.2.1 Control and 4.2.3 Setting commands explained in chapter 4. Commands use the following procedure.

a. stx + command

COMPUTER AR-3000

b. ack or stx ER command

a. The command is sent from the computer to the AR-3000. b. If the command is received correctly, the AR-3000 will transmit an ACK command. If not, it

will transmit an ER command.

2) To verify the settings of the AR-3000 This is done using the 4.2.4 Request command explained in chapter 4. The command to check the setting status of the AR-3000 uses the following procedure.

a. stx + command

COMPUTER AR-3000

b. ack or stx ER command

c. ack or stx ER command

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a. The command is sent from the computer to the AR-3000. b. If the command was received correctly, the AR-3000 will transmit its settings as the Setting

output command. If the command was received incorrectly, the AR-3000 will transmit an ER command.

c. If the output from the AR-3000 is received correctly, send an ACK command. This ACK may

be omitted, and is not absolutely necessary. If not correctly, an ER command “ER:0;” can be sent to the AR-3000. The AR-3000 will re-transmit the Setting output command that was output instep “b”. This command may also be omitted, and is not absolutely necessary. You may instead re-do the sequence from step “a”.

3) Commands originating automatically from the AR-3000 Some commands are transmitted automatically from the AR-3000. The two commands CC (card insertion status output) and %% (completion status output when a card operation takes place) fall in this category, and use the following procedure.

a. stx + command

COMPUTER AR-3000

a. The AR-3000 will automatically transmit the command.

There is no need to return an ACK, etc.

4) Commands accompanied by confirmation The 4.2.2 Edit command explained in chapter 4 is of this type. To prevent accidental erasure of data, edit commands are executed after entering Delete mode. Commands use the following procedure.

a. stx + DM command

COMPUTER AR-3000

b. ack or stx ER command

c. stx + Edit command

d. stx + Edit command ( same as step “c” )

e. ack or stx ER command

a. Transmit the DM command. The AR-3000 will enter Delete mode. b. If the DM command is received correctly, an ACK will be returned. If there is a command

error, the ER command will be returned and the AR-3000 will automatically exit Delete mode. c. If no error has occurred, transmit the command you wish to execute. d. To confirm, the AR-3000 will send back the command that it received in step “c”. e. If the command is correct, send an ACK. This will cause the command to be executed. Then,

after receiving the command, the AR-3000 will automatically exit Delete mode. If the

command is an error, you can send an ER command “ER:1;”. The command will be canceled,

and the AR-3000 will exit Delete mode.

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3.1.2 Command Format

Commands (control signals) have several formats. Type 0: Those consisting only of a control code.

' ; ' etc. is not attached. These consist only of a control code. Example) ACK

Type 1: Commands with no parameters

These commands end in ' ; ' Example) stxST;

Type 2: Commands with parameters.

Command : parameter, parameter . . . ; Command and parameter are separated by a colon ' : ' Parameter and parameter are separated by a comma ' , ' A semicolon ' ; ' is placed at the end of the parameter.

3.1.3 About Input Parameters

1) Generally, parameters use decimal notation, and are variable length. Example) stxDC:10; stxDC:5; Example) stxMP:A1,30; ,stxMP:A20,255;

2) Characters in a card name etc. are enclosed in double quotation marks ( “ ). Example) stxCV:0,“ABCDEFGH”,0;

3) The phrase and the card slot are specified together. Example) stxPA:A1; ( plays back phrase 1 of card A )

* A01 , A001 or A0001 is the same as A1.

3.1.4 About Output Parameters

1) Generally, parameters use decimal notation, and are variable length. But phrase name and time are fixed length. Example) phrase name( A1 – A999 , B1 – B999 ) : A001 , A020 , A300 , _. Example) phrase name( A1000 , B1000 ) : A1000 , B1000 Example) Time : 00H00M06S14F7S / 05M40S / 00S04F / 30S0 _.

3.2 Precautions

1) After you make settings, erase, or copy, we recommend that you call up the AR-3000 internal

memory data and check the contents.

2) While the computer and the AR-3000 are communicating, please avoid the following actions, which could result in destruction of the data in the card.

- Inserting or removing the memory card.

- Moving the protect switch of the card.

- Disconnecting the RS-232C cable. ...etc.

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Section4 Details of each Command

4.1 Commands Transmitted from the External Device (Computer) to the AR-3000

The following 5 types of command are transmitted from the external device to the AR-3000. “External” in these explanations refers to the computer. “AR” refers to the AR-3000.

1) Control (execute) commands These command signals cause the AR-3000 to operate; e.g., playback or record. The player functions use mostly these commands.

2) Editing commands To prevent accidental erasure of data, edit commands are executed after entering Delete mode. Commands are executed using the following procedure.

1. External to AR The DM command is sent, and the AR-3000 enters Delete mode.

2. AR to External When the command is received correctly, an ACK is returned.

If the command is not correct, an error code is returned, and Delete mode is automatically exited. * When no command is received for two minutes, the Delete mode is automatically exited.

3. External to AR If no error has occurred, transmit the command to be executed.

4. AR to External The command transmitted in step 3 will be re-transmitted for

confirmation.

5. External to AR If the command is correct, transmit an ACK command.

The command will be executed, and Delete mode will be exited automatically. If the command is an error, transmit an ER command “ER:1;”. Delete mode will be exited automatically.

Commands valid when in Delete mode

External to AR

CD : Delete Card CP : Copy Card CO : Convert Card FM : Format Card LS : Recorded phrase protect mode LW : Recorded phrase protect mode SP : System copy PC : Copy Phrase PD : Delete Phrase RC : Convert recording type PT : Delete the silent portions (Truncate) PV : Divide Phrase PM : Combine phrase TS : Time Stretch RC : RDAC-Mode Convert PI : Seek and set playback points at the

locations of silent portions

In Delete mode, when a command other than an Edit command is received by the AR-3000, it will automatically exit Delete mode, and execute that command. If the AR-3000 receives an Edit command when not in Delete mode, it will transmit an ER command, and ignore the Edit command that was received.

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3) Setting commands These commands are used to set AR-3000 parameters from the external device.

4) Request commands This command causes the AR-3000 to output the status of its current settings. When a Request command is transmitted to the AR-3000, the AR-3000 will transmit the requested contents as the Setting output command. In this case, an ACK will not be returned. However for the AC and AQ commands, an ACK will be output. If the command was not correct, an ER command will be returned.

5) Reply commands Reply commands are necessary for communication control, for example to notify that a command was received correctly.

4.2 Details of Commands Sent from the External Device (Computer) to the AR-3000

Commands compatible with the AR-2000 are marked as shown below (relevant symbol appears before name). = Commands for the AR-2000/AR-3000 (those common to both the AR-2000 and AR-3000) > Commands for the AR-3000 (commands newly added with the AR-3000) < Commands for the AR-2000 (for the AR-2000; includes items that cannot be used with the

AR-3000)

4.2.1 Control Commands

Playback Commands

= PA(PhrAse)

Function: Specifying the playback phrase

Syntax: stxPA: ****, ****, ....., **** ;

a a a

a Phrase number

Example) PA:A1,A3,B5;

Specify A0001 and A0003 and B0005 as the playback phrases. The specified phrases are consecutively played back from the left.

Note: A maximum of 100 phrases can be specified in one line.

Be sure that the phrase numbers are registered (i.e., for which data exists).

= PE (PausE)

Function: Playback pause / Restart playback Syntax: stxPE;

Note: When this command is sent during phrase playback, the AR-3000 stops playback and

enters the paused state. Sending the PE command again releases the pause, and playback resumes from where it was paused. When operation is paused with the PE command, the AR-3000 outputs the elapsed time from the start of the phrase to the point where paused. (Refer to AE command 4 . 4 . 1 )

Caution:The command is not compatible with the Dual Mono.

Phrases other than audio phrases cannot be specified.

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= PL (PLay)

Function: Playback start Syntax: stxPL;

Note: If the playback phrase has not been specified, the minimum default value

(normally A001) will be used. The phrases specified by the PA command will be played back consecutively.

* If Dual Mono Mode is ON

Since phrases will be played back from the L or the R output depending on whether they are odd or even numbered phrases, phrases specified by the PA command will automatically be assigned to the playback memory; odd-numbered phrases will be played back from the L output, and even-numbered phrases will be played back from the R output. It is not possible to playback the L and R channels independently.

= RL ( Relative time pLay )

Function: Playback from the Middle of a Phrase Syntax: stxRL: * , **H**M**S**F ;

stxRL: * , **H**M**S ;

a b

a Locate Forward / Backward b Offset Time

0 Backward 0H0M0S0F – 11H59M59S 1 Forward 0H0M0S0F – 11H59M59S**F

Example) stxRL:1,0H10M59S0F;

- After specifying a phrase: Playback begins 10 minutes 59 seconds from the beginning of the phrase of the specified number.

- While playback is paused: Playback begins from the point that is 10 minutes 59 seconds after the point where the pause was initiated.

Note: The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC type.

The range in which the offset time can be specified is valid only within a single phrase. An offset time that exceeds the recording time for the phrase cannot be specified. (The AR-3000 outputs an ER command.) You can play back a phrase from a point offset by a specified time before or after a paused point by sending this command while playback is paused (see the PE command).

* When “Return Specified” is issued with an offset time longer than elapsed time:

The phrase is played back from the beginning.

* When “Forward Specified” is issued with an offset time longer than the remaining

time: An ER command is output and playback is not carried out. (The paused state remains in effect, so specify a new offset time and send an RL command again.)

Caution: The command is not compatible with the Dual Mono.

Phrases other than audio phrases cannot be specified.

= ST (STop)

Function: Halting playback/recording Syntax: stxST;

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Recording Commands

= AE ( Auto inc rEc start )

Function: Starting Time-stamped Recording Syntax: stxAE: **** , ** , ** , ** , ** , ** , * ,* , * ;

a b c d e f g h i a year ( 1998 – 2050 ) h RDAC-Mode b month ( 1 – 12 ) 0 Linear c day ( 1 – 31 ) 1 Mode 1 d hour ( 0 – 23 ) 2 Mode 2 e minutes ( 0 – 59 ) 3 Mode 3 f second ( 0 – 59 ) 4 H – Linear g RDAC-Grade I Recording Type

0 Announce 0 Mono 1 Long 2 1 Stereo 2 Long 1 3 Standard 4 High 5 S-High

Example) stxAE:2001,3,1,8,59,0,0,1,0;

Add a time stamp for “2001” “March” “1” “8:59:00” and start recording with “Announce” “Mode1” “Mono.”

Note: The time information given in the command can be stored in the recorded phrase as a

time stamp. The AR-3000 starts recording immediately when it receives an AE command. (It is not necessary to send an RE command.) The phrase number is automatically assigned to a free number where nothing is recorded. Use the ST command to stop recording. Also, the AR-3000 automatically returns the total number of phrases recorded on the card when it receives an AE command. (Refer to AE command 4 . 4 . 1 )

= RE (REc start)

Function: Start recording Syntax: stxRE;

Note: When using the RE command, you must first use the RM command to put the unit in

Record ready mode. To stop recording, use the ST command. Recording starts when audio higher than the trigger level is input. the following four types of trigger recording setteings are available. OFF: Trigger recording is not performed. LOW: Recording starts when audio higher than -45dB. MID: Recording starts when audio higher than -36dB. HIGH: Recording starts when audio higher than -27dB.

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= RM (Rec Mode)

Function: Record ready mode Syntax: stxRM: **** , * , * , * , * , * , * ;

a b c d e f g a Phrase number b RDAC-Grade

0 Announce 1 Long 2 2 Long 1 3 Standard 4 High 5 S-High

c RDAC-Mode

0 Linear 1 Mode1 2 Mode2 3 Mode3 4 H-Linear

d Recording type

0 Mono 1 Stereo

e Trigger recording

0 Off 1 Low 2 Mid 3 High

f Recording Source

0 LINE - IN 1 MIDI - IN 2 LINE + MIC - IN 3 DIGITAL - IN

g Time base

0 192 1 240

Example) RM:A1,3,2,1,0,1,1;

This sets as follows; phrase “A0001”, RDAC-Grade “STANDARD”, RDAC-Mode “MODE2”, Recording type “STEREO”, Trigger recording “OFF”, recording source”MIDI-IN”, and Time base “240”.

Note: MIDI recording refers to the recording of MIDI messages .

If recording source is “MIDI-IN”, it will enter Record ready mode for a MIDI phrase.

Caution: It is not possible to specify a phrase number which has already been recorded.

If you wish to re-record a phrase that is already recorded, use the PD command to delete the phrase, and then transmit the RM command.

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4.2.2 Editing Commands

= DM (Delete Mode)

Function: Enable execution of editing commands. Syntax: stxDM;

Note: In order for editing commands to be executed, the DM command must be used to put

the unit into Delete mode. For the communication protocol, refer to 4.1 2) Editing commands.

Caution: When Delete mode is exited, the AR-3000 will automatically output a CC command.

The AR-3000 automatically escapes from the Delete mode two minutes after the DM command is issued. To run editing commands, send a DM command again to enter the Delete mode

Card Editing

= CD (Card Delete)

Function: Delete Card Syntax: stxDM;

stxCD: * ;

a Card in slot

0 Card in slot A 1 Card in slot B

Example) CD:0;

Erase all phrases from a PC card in slot A.

= CP (Card coPy)

Function: Copy Card Syntax: stxDM;

stxCP;

Note: This copies the contents of the card in slot A to the card in slot B.

> CO ( Card cOnvert for AR-3000 )

Function: Convert Card Syntax: stxDM;

stxCO: * , * ;

a b

a Convert type

0 AR-3000 to AR-2000 1 AR-2000 to AR-3000

b Select card

0 Card in slot A to Card in slot A 1 Card in slot A to Card in slot B

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= FM (ForMat)

Function: Format Card Syntax: stxDM;

stxFM: * , * , * ;

a b c

a Card in slot

0 Card in slot A 1 Card in slot B

b Maximum number of phrase

0 250 1 500 2 1000

c Reserved ( 0 or 1 )

Example) FM:0,1,0;

The card in slot A is formatted as follows; the maximum number of phrases “500”.

Note: The type and capacity of the card is detected automatically.

Use only cards which the AR-3000 is able to use.

= LS (phrase Lock Switch)

Function: Recorded phrase protect mode Syntax: stxDM;

stxLS: * ;

a Select ON/OFF

0 OFF 1 ON 2

Note: Recorded Phrase Protect setting must be made using card slot A.

(This setting cannot be made for card slot B.)

> LW (phrase Lock sWitch for AR-3000)

Function: Recorded phrase protect mode Syntax: stxDM;

stxLW: * ,* ;

a b

a Card Slot

0 Card in slot A 1 Card in slot B

b Select ON/OFF

0 OFF 1 ON

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= SP (Setting coPy)

Function: System copy Syntax: stxDM;

stxSP;

Note: This copies the settings of the card in slot A to the card in slot B.

Phrase Editing

= PC (Phrase Copy)

Function: Copy phrase Syntax: stxDM;

stxPC: **** , **** ;

a b a Phrase number of the copy source b Phrase number of the copy destination

Example) PC:A1,A3;

This copies the contents of phrase “A0001” to phrase “A0003”.

= PD (Phrase Delete)

Function: Delete phrase Syntax: stxDM;

stxPD: **** ;

a a Phrase number

= PI (Phrase sIlencer)

Function: Seek and set playback points at the locations of silent portions Syntax: stxDM;

stxPI: **** ;

a Phrase number

Note: Only audio phrases can be specified.

> PT (Phrase Trancate for AR-3000)

Function: Delete audio outside the playback points (Phrase Truncate) Syntax: stxDM;

stxPT: **** ;

a a Phrase number

Note: Only audio phrases can be specified.

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