Roland SD-2U, CD-2U User Manual

Owner’s Manual

This owner’s manual applies to both the CD-2u and the SD-2u. A icon or icon will be used to mark explanations that pertain only to a specific model.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Page 8–11; Page 12–13). 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, read Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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-2u/SD-2u includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the CD-2u/SD-2u. If you find that any item is missing, contact the nearest authorized Roland distributor in your country.

CD-2u/SD-2u (The illustration depicts the

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CD-2u)

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Remote controller

Owner’s Manual

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Quick Start

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AC Adaptor/Power cord

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* The shape of the power cord’s plug varies

depending on the country.

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CD-R disc

SD memory card

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* The SD memory card contains demo songs

(Page 28).

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SD memory card Protector

USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................................. 8

Checking

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Preparations

Recording

IMPORTANT NOTES................................................................................... 12

Panel Descriptions ..................................................................................... 14

Recordable Media and Functionality......................................................... 20

Turning the Power On and Off.................................................................. 22

Preparing an SD Memory Card ................................................................. 26

Preparing a CD ........................................................................... 29

Preparing the Remote Control .................................................................. 31

Menu Operations ....................................................................................... 33

About Easy Guide....................................................................................... 37

Setting Items in Easy Guide....................................................................... 38

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals................................................ 41

Recording an Electronic Instrument.......................................................... 50

Recording a Cassette or Digital Audio Player ........................................... 52

Recording Karaoke..................................................................................... 54

Layering your Performance onto an SD Memory Card

Convenient Functions for Recording......................................................... 62

Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor.......................................................................... 22

Using Batteries...................................................................................................... 24

Replacing the Remote Control’s Battery................................................................ 31

Using the Remote Control .................................................................................... 32

Recording with the Internal Mics .......................................................................... 41

Connecting the External Mics for Recording ......................................................... 45

Song and Recording It........ 59

Automatically Starting Recording When Audio is Detected ...................................62

Assigning Song Numbers While Recording (Marker)............................................. 64

Preventing Loud Sounds from Distorting (Limiter) ................................................ 67

Inserting a Count Before Recording Begins (Count-in) .......................................... 68

Listening

Convenient Functions

for practicing

Listening to a CD/Listening to an SD Memory Card ................................ 70

Convenient Functions for Playback ........................................................... 72

Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ..........................................................................72

Adding Reverberation (Reverb)............................................................................. 73

Muting the Sound of the Speakers........................................................................ 74

Exchanging the Left and Right Audio Channels for Playback................................. 74

Changing the Key of the Playback ............................................................ 75

Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch)........................... 76

Slowing Down or Speeding Up Playback .................................................. 77

Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel) ................................................ 78

Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat) ....................................... 79

Repeatedly playing a portion of the song (A/B Repeat) .......................... 80

Sounding the Metronome ......................................................................... 81

Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function)................................................ 83

Changing the Tuner’s Reference Pitch ..................................................................84

Listening to a Guide Tone While Tuning ............................................................... 85

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Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card................................................ 86

Deleting Songs Individually ..................................................................................86

Erasing All Tracks.................................................................................................. 87

Deleting an Unwanted Region at the Beginning of the Song (Trim In).................. 88

Deleting an Unwanted Region at the End of the Song (Trim Out)......................... 90

Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc ............................................. 92

Deleting One Song at a Time (Only the Last Song)............................................... 92

Erasing All Tracks.................................................................................................. 93

Removing Finalization........................................................................................... 94

Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD ...... 95

Making a music CD from a song recorded on a device such as the

Roland R-05/R-09 series ....... 98

Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)

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Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup) ......... 100

Moving a Song......................................................................................... 103

Dividing a Track ....................................................................................... 104

Joining Songs ........................................................................................... 106

Maximizing the Volume of a Song .......................................................... 107

Creating a Copy of a Song in a New Key ................................................ 108

Creating a Copy of a Song in a New Pitch .............................................. 109

Creating a Copy of a Song at a New Playback Speed............................. 110

Creating a Copy of a Song with the Center Cancelled ........................... 111

Viewing Information

Screen Display

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Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time ................................. 112

Viewing Information about an SD Memory Card ................................... 113

Viewing Information about a CD-R/RW Disc ........................... 114

Adjusting the Readability of the Screen (Contrast)................................ 115

Automatically Dimming the Screen (Backlight Timer) ........................... 116

Changing the Screen Display Language ................................................. 117

Returning the Menu Settings to their Factory-Set Condition

(Factory Reset) ............ 118

Formatting an SD Memory Card ............................................................. 119

Adjusting the Left/Right Volume Balance of the Internal Mics.............. 120

Reversing the Stereo Field of the Internal Mics ...................................... 121

Connecting External Speakers................................................................. 123

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 125

Messages .................................................................................................. 132

Specifications ...........................................................................................134

Index ........................................................................................................ 135

Information .............................................................................................. 140

List of Common Tasks

Recording

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Automatically start new songs at silent spaces when recording from a cassette or MD

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Automatically start recording when a performance begins

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Let the CD-2u/SD-2u adjust the input level

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Sound a count before recording begins

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Record your vocal along with karaoke backing

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Overdub-record

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Make a well-balanced recording of an ensemble

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(Internal Mics Balance)

(Auto Marker)

(Auto Level) (Rehearsal)

(Count-in)

(Overdubbing)

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Record without distortion

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Return a CD-RW disc to a recordable state

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Check how much recording time is left

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Check the capacity of the currently inserted SD memory card

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Check the capacity of the currently inserted CD-R/RW disc

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(Limiter)

(Unfinalize)

Deleting

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Delete a song from an SD memory card

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Delete a song from a CD-RW disc

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(One Track) (All Tracks)

(Last Track)

(All Tracks)

☞ Page 90 (Trim Out)

(Remaining Time)

(Card Information)

(Disc Information)

● Protect an important song from accidental erasure

☞ Page 26 (Protect Switch)

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Listening

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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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(A-B Repeat)

(Repeat)

(Speed)

(Center Cancel)

(Resume)

(Reverb)

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(Normalize)

Creating a CD

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Make a duplicate of an original music CD you created

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Complete a CD

Other

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Use the CD-2u/SD-2u where there’s no AC power

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Extend battery life

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Connect speakers to listen

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Restore the CD-2u/SD-2u to its factory-set condition

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Change the metronome’s sound or tempo

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Tune your instrument

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(Backup)

(Finalize)

(Batteries)

(Backlight Timer)

(External Speakers)

(Factory Reset)

(Metronome)

(Tuner)

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(Remote Control)

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.

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To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned off, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned off, turn off the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

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Concerning the Auto Off function

The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (Page 23).

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Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

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

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Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

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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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.

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Do not use or store in the following types of locations

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

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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Use only stand that is recommended

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

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Do not place in a location that is unstable

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

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Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand

Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual carefully when placing this unit on a stand (Page 19).

If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.

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Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

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 adaptorÅfs 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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Use only the supplied power cord

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

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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it

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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Avoid extended use at high volume

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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Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; never place containers with liquid on unit

Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

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Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

Immediately turn the unit 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; or

• 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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Adults must provide supervision in places where children are present

When using the unit in locations where children are present, be careful so no mishandling of the unit can take place. An adult should always be on hand to provide supervision and guidance.

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Do not drop or subject to strong impact

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

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Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices

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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Do not use overseas

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

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Handle batteries carefully

• Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.

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• Never expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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• Incorrect handling of batteries or rechargeable batteries, can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger.

• When using rechargeable batteries and a charger, use only the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger specified by the battery manufacturer.

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Handle lithium batteries carefully

• Lithium batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into a fire or water.

• Keep lithium batteries out of reach of small children. If a child has accidentally swallowed a battery, see a doctor immediately.

• Never expose lithium batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Place in a well ventilated location

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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Use only the specified stand

This unit is designed to be used in combination with specific stand (SS-PC1) manufactured by Roland. If used in combination with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries as the result of this product dropping down or toppling over due to a lack of stability.

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Evaluate safety issues before using stands

Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner’s manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand, or cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product.

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When disconnecting an AC adaptor, grasp it by the plug

To prevent conductor damage, always grasp the AC adaptor by its plug when disconnecting it from this unit or from a power outlet.

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Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug

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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Manage cables for safety

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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Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it

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

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Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet hands

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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Disconnect everything before moving the unit

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

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Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before cleaning

Before cleaning the unit, turn it off and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (Page 22).

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If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet

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

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Handle batteries carefully

If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (Page 24).

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

• 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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Handle lithium batteries carefully

• Use only the specified type (model no. CR2025) of lithium batteries (Page 31). Be sure to insert it as directed (to ensure correct polarity).

• 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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Take care so as not to get fingers pinched

When handling the following moving parts, take care so as not to get fingers etc. pinched. Whenever a child uses the unit, an adult should be on hand to provide supervision and guidance.

• CD-R/RW drive (Page 29)

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Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Included Parts SD memory card (Page 26) SD memory card protector (Page 28)

• Removable Parts screws (Page 27)

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Handle the ground terminal carefully

If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.

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Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply

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

(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 8 mA Max)

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Handle leaking batteries carefully

• If fluid has leaked from a battery, make sure not to touch it with your bare hands.

• If any of the leaking fluid gets into your eyes, the loss of vision may result. Do not rub your eyes; use clean water to flush them thoroughly. Then, promptly see a doctor.

• Burning of the skin or dermatitis may result if fluid has gotten onto your skin or clothing. Use clean water to flush affected areas thoroughly; then, promptly see a doctor.

• Using a soft cloth, carefully wipe any remaining fluid from the inside of the battery compartment. Then, install new batteries.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

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

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

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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 batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

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To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always make sure to turn off the power on all your equipment before you make any connections.

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

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When installing or replacing batteries, always turn this unit off and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage.

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A battery was installed in the remote controller before it left the factory. The life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.

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If the batteries run extremely low, the sound may distort / interruptions in the sound may occur at high volume levels, but this does not indicate a malfunction. If this occurs, please replace the batteries / use the included AC adaptor.

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If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

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If operating this unit on batteries, please disconnect the AC adaptor from this unit.

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Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn off if you connect or disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must turn off the power before you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor.

Placement

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Do not place containers or anything else containing liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.

Maintenance

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

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

Repairs and Data

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Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up SD cards, SDHC cards, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Handling CDs

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Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available disc cleaner.

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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 have written down on paper (when possible).

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory, SD cards, or SDHC cards once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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.

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. When 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.

To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.

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.

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

When opening/closing the CD drive , please be careful not to get your fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.

Please observe the following precautions when handling SD cards and SDHC cards.

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Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in progress.

❍

To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static electricity from your person before handling the device.

❍

Avoid touching the terminals and protect them from contact with metallic objects. Make sure they stay clean.

❍

Do not bend, drop, or apply strong force to the device.

❍

Do not leave the device where it can be subjected to direct sunlight. Do not leave the device in locations such as a closed vehicle.

❍

The device must not get wet.

❍

Do not disassemble or modify the device.

Never turn off the power or disconnect the SD cards or SDHC cards while the display indicates “Processing...”

All SD cards and SDHC cards eventually wear out. We recommend that you consider the SD card and SDHC card not as a permanent storage site, but as a place to store data temporarily. We also recommend that you back up important performance or data that cannot be recorded again onto the another media that is supported by your unit.

Copyrights / Licenses / Trademarks

C-01

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It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

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Do not use this product 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 product.

2a-2

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MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

2a-3

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2a-10

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The SD logo ( ) and SDHC logo ( ) are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

2a-17

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This product contains eCROS integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.

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Roland is a registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

4 T-01

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Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

About the Licenses Agreement

552

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The CD-2u/SD-2u’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 second-generation 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.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

* The illustration depicts the CD-2u.

MIC L/MIC R

This is a stereo pair of mics built into the CD-2u/SD2u. You can use these mics to record.

☞

“Recording with the Internal Mics” (Page 41)

[MIC] Knob

This adjusts the input level of the internal mics and the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks.

If the input sound is too loud, the PEAK

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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 (L, R) jacks.

* If the [MIC LEVEL] switch is in the “AUTO” position

(Page 44), 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 41),

☞

“Connecting the External Mics for Recording” (Page

45)

[LINE] Knob

This adjusts the input level of the LINE IN (L, R) jacks.

If the input sound is too loud, the PEAK

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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 (L, R) jacks.

“Recording an Electronic Instrument” (Page 50),

☞

“Recording a Cassette or Digital Audio Player” (Page

52)

[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 70)

SD Card Slot

You can insert an SD memory card here.

“Preparing an SD Memory Card” (Page 26)

☞

[ ] (Stop) Button

This button stops playback or recording.

☞

“Listening to a CD/Listening to an SD Memory Card” (Page 70)

[ ] (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.

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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 70)

[ ] (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 64)

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.

[EJECT ] Button

Press this to eject the CD.

☞

“Removing a CD” (Page 30)

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* If an unfinalized CD-R/RW disc is inserted, a message

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 99)

[REVERB] Button

This button accesses the Reverb screen. The specified reverb effect will be applied.

☞

“Adding Reverberation (Reverb)” (Page 73)

[GUIDE TONE] Button

This button accesses the Tone screen. A guide tone will sound at the specified frequency.

☞

“Listening to a Guide Tone While Tuning” (Page 85)

[TUNER] Button

This button accesses the Tuner screen.

“Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function)” (Page 83)

☞

[ ] [ ] Buttons

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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.

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During playback, press and hold one of these buttons to rewind or fast-forward.

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While paused, press and hold these buttons to rapidly rewind or fast-forward.

☞

“Listening to a CD/Listening to an SD Memory Card” (Page 70)

[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 37)

[ ] (Metronome) Button

This turns the metronome on/off.

☞

“Sounding the Metronome” (Page 81)

[KEY] button

This button changes the pitch of the playback sound.

☞

“Changing the Key of the Playback” (Page 75)

☞

“Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch)” (Page 76)

[SPEED] button

This button changes the playback speed.

☞

“Slowing Down or Speeding Up Playback” (Page 77)

[CENTER CANCEL] button

This button eliminates or minimizes the sound heard from the center, such as the main vocal of the song.

☞

“Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel)” (Page 78)

[REPEAT] Button

This button repeatedly plays back the region you specify.

☞

“Repeatedly playing a portion of the song (A/B

Repeat)” (Page 80)

[POWER] Switch

This turns the power on/off.

☞

“Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor” (Page 22),

☞

“Using Batteries” (Page 24)

Stereo Speakers

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

Metronome Indicator

This will blink if the metronome is on.

☞

“Sounding the Metronome” (Page 81)

[SPEAKER] button

This button turns the speaker on/off.

☞

“Muting the Sound of the Speakers” (Page 74)

[MENU] Button

●

This button accesses the menu screen. Here you can make settings for recording/playback, and settings for the CD-2u/SD-2u itself.

☞

“Menu Operations” (Page 33)

[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.

Function Buttons

These buttons are used mainly to perform menu operations.

“Menu Operations” (Page 33)

☞

[ ] [ ] 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 54)

☞

“Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card

☞

Song and Recording It” (Page 59)

[+] [-] 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 86)

☞

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

☞

(Page 92)

[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.

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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 112)

Right Side Panel

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Phantom power indicator

This indicates the phantom power on/off status.

Symbol Indicators

Displayed during one-track repeat playback. ☞ Page 79

Displayed during all-track repeat playback. ☞ Page 79

Displayed during A-B repeat playback.

☞

Page 80

This is shown if the CD-2u/SD-2u is running on batteries. It indicates the remaining battery power.

CD Tray

This is where you insert a CD.

☞

“Inserting a CD” (Page 29)

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 30)

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EXT MIC (L, R) jacks (XLR/TRS combo type)

Connect external mics to these jacks. These XLR connectors can supply phantom power.

☞

“Connecting the External Mics for Recording” (Page 45)

☞

“Using Phantom Power” (Page 49)

* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS)

type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

TIP: HOT RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND

3: COLD

1: GND2: HOT

PLUG IN POWER MIC jack

Connect a plug in power mic to this jack.

☞

“Connecting the External Mics for Recording” (Page

45)

Ground 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 mics. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

●

Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

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Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

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

[MIC LEVEL] Switch

This selects how the mic input level is to be adjusted.

Switch position

MANUAL

AUTO

☞

“Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals” (Page 41)

☞

“Adjusting the Input Level Automatically (Auto Level Function)” (Page 44)

Explanation

The [MIC] knob will adjust the mic’s input level.

The mic input level will be adjusted automatically. Operating the [MIC] knob will not affect the input level.

LINE IN (L, R) jacks

Connect an electronic piano, keyboard, cassette deck, etc. to these jacks.

☞

“Recording an Electronic Instrument” (Page 50), “Recording a Cassette or Digital Audio Player” (Page

52)

LINE OUT (L, R) jacks

Use this jack to output analog audio signals to an external speaker system or electronic piano.

☞

“Connecting External Speakers” (Page 123)

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 124)

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

☞

41)

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Rear Panel/Bottom Panel

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DC IN Connector

Connect the dedicated AC adaptor (included) here.

☞

“Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor” (Page 22)

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 22)

☞

Security Slot ( )

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Battery Cover

“Using Batteries” (Page 24)

☞

Battery Compartment

Install batteries here if you want to operate the CD-2u/SD-2u on batteries.

If you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor, it’s not necessary to install batteries.

“Using Batteries” (Page 24)

☞

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Remote Control

Panel Descriptions

(continued)

Performs record/playback operations for the CD or SD memory card.

These have the same function as the buttons on the CD-2u/SD-2u itself.

Center Cancel

Turns Center Cancel on/off.

Note

The [VOLUME] knob of the CD-2u/SD-2u 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-2u/SD-2u itself to lower the volume before you start listening. This will help prevent high volume from damaging your hearing.

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.

Turns the playback speed setting on/off.

Playback key settings

Raises the key of the playback sound.

Lowers the key of the playback sound.

Turns the key setting on/off.

Important

For details on installing batteries in the remote control and using the remote control, refer to “Preparing the Remote Control” (Page 31).

Attaching the CD-2u or SD-2u to a stand

By using the separately sold SS-PC1, you can attach the CD-2u or SD-2u to a stand as shown in the illustration

* When you using the SS-PC1, extend the legs to their maximum spread. Do

not allow the overall height including the CD-2u or SD-2u to exceed 1

meter (approx. 3.3 feet). * The SS-PC1 must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. * Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product

Recordable Media and Functionality

As its recording media, this device uses SD memory cards, and the CD-2u additionally allows you to use 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

CD-R disc

memory card

8x speed supported

CD-2u/SD-2u function

Recording

Playback

Edit tracks

Delete tracks

Cancel finalization (Page 94)

Create an original music CD

Backup an original music CD

Conventional recording

Overdubbing

* In order for a CD-R/RW disc recorded on the CD-2u/SD-2u to be playable on another CD player,

an operation called “finalizing” (Page 99) must be performed on that disc.

* We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2u/SD-2u 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. * The CD-2u and the SD-2u support SDHC memory cards (up to 16 GB). * Some SD memory card types or SD memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or

play back properly on the CD-2u/SD-2u.

✓

✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

CD-RW disc

4x/8x speeds supported

✓

Music CD

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

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To create a CD from songs you’ve recorded on an SD memory card

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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.

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To record your practicing

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To Make a “sketchpad” of your musical ideas

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Minimum Recording Time for One Track

In order to allow music CDs to be created from the songs you record, the minimum recording time for one song on this unit is four seconds.

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 64) 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 86, 92) and then continue recording.

When Recording on an SD memory card

Data Format

■

Wave (Stereo)

●

Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

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Bit Depth: 16 bits

* CD-2u/SD-2u only supports above data format.

■

Recording Modes and Maximum Recording Times

Capacity

1 GB 94 minutes (1 hour 34 minutes)

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB 755 minutes (12 hours 35 minutes)

16 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.

“Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time”

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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.

■

The Number of Recording Tracks

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

Maximum recording time (approx.)

189 minutes (3 hours 9 minutes)

377 minutes (6 hours 17 minutes)

1511 minutes (25 hours 11 minutes)

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.

“Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time”

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(Page 112)

Types of Discs that You Can Record

■

●

Blank CD-R discs “

Blank disc

has been recorded or stored.

●

Partially recorded (not yet finalized) CD-R discs

■

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 99).

* 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.

“Removing Finalization” (Page 94)

☞

Maximum recording time

approximately 74 minutes approximately 80 minutes

Turning the Power On and Off

You can operate the CD-2u/SD-2u either with the dedicated AC adaptor, six alkaline batteries (AA, LR6, sold separately), or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6, sold separately).

* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume

turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is

normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor

If you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor, batteries are not required.

* Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn off if you connect or disconnect the power cord

from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor

from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must turn off the power before

you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor.

Connect the power.

* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards.

The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

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Connect the plug of the dedicated AC adaptor to the AC adaptor jack on the CD-2u/SD-2u’s rear panel.

Connect the included power cord to the dedicated

Indicator

AC adaptor.

Plug the power cord all the way into the AC outlet.

Power cord (included)

Dedicated AC Adaptor (included)

* The shape of the power cord’s plug varies

Cord hook

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

Bottom Panel

Press and hold the [POWER] switch.

When the screen appears in the display, release the switch.

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* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the

unit on is required before it will operate normally.

* Do not force the cord into the slot. Doing so may break it. * When turning the CD-2u/SD-2u 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.

depending on the country.

To AC outlet

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Turning the Power Off

Press and hold the [POWER] switch until the shutdown screen appears in

the display.

* Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the display backlight turns off.

About the Auto Off function

The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of

time has passed since it was last used for recording a performance, playing music, or its

buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).

If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off

function.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Auto

Off.”

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to choose “SYSTEM.”

(continued)

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Auto Off.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value for the Auto Off function.

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Value

Off

5 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min (Factory Setting)

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

Explanation

The power will not turn off automatically. Use the [POWER] switch to turn the power on/off.

Power will automatically turn off when the specified time has elapsed following the last operation.

You are returned to the audio source screen.

Turning the Power On and Off

Using Batteries

If you’re operating the CD-2u/SD-2u on batteries, you won’t be able to perform CDrelated operations such as recording, playing, or writing songs, etc.

* If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. * If operating this unit on batteries, please disconnect the AC adaptor from this unit. * Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn off if you connect or disconnect the power cord

from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor

from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must turn off the power before

you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor.

Turn the power off.

Disconnect all cables from the CD-2u/SD-2u.

Turn the CD-2u/SD-2u upside down and remove the battery cover.

* When turning the unit upside down, take precautions to ensure that the buttons and knobs are

protected from damage. Also, be sure to handle the unit with care so as to avoid dropping it, or

allowing it to fall or tip over.

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Battery cover

(continued)

Note

Press here and pull upward.

Install six alkaline batteries (AA, LR6) or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

(AA, HR6).

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* Make sure that the “ ” and “ ” are oriented correctly.

Close the battery cover and turn the CD-2u/SD-2u right side up.

Press and hold the [POWER] switch.

Release the switch when the screen appears in the display.

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Set the “Battery Type” (Page 36) parameter in the menu to specify the

type of batteries you’re using.

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Turning the Power Off

Press and hold the [POWER] switch until the shutdown screen appears in

the display.

* Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the display backlight turns off.

Remaining Battery Indicator

If you’re operating the CD-2u/SD-2u on batteries, the battery indicator will be shown

on the screen.

If you continue use the CD-2u/SD-2u 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.

Battery Life

(continued)

Expected battery life under continuous use:

Alkaline battery: Approx. 5.5 hours

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours

* These figures will vary depending on the specifications of the batteries and the actual conditions

of use.

Note

Important

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If operating this unit on batteries, please disconnect the AC adaptor from this unit.

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Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

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Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

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Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

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Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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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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Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, or a battery charger can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger.

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When using rechargeable batteries and a charger, use only the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger specified by the battery manufacturer.

Preparing an SD Memory Card

Here’s how to prepare an SD memory card for recording.

* The CD-2u and the SD-2u support SDHC cards (up to 16 GB). * Some SD memory card types or SD memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or

play back properly on this unit.

Inserting an SD Memory Card

Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot on the CD-2u/SD-2u’s

front panel.

Printed surface upward

SD card slot

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With the printed surface of the SD memory card facing upward, insert the card until it clicks into position.

* Carefully insert the SD cards or SDHC cards all the

way in-until it is firmly in place.

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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-2u/ SD-2u in its current state.

* If this message is shown, you’ll need to format the card

before using it with the CD-2u/SD-2u. For details, refer to the section on the following page entitled “If the screen indicates “Unknown Format”” (Page 27).

The SD memory card write protect feature (LOCK)

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The contents of the SD memory card can be protected by

write protecting it. To write protect a card, slide the write

protect switch on the side of the SD memory card to the

“LOCK” position.

Unlock write protect to record, edit, or delete data on the

card.

Protect switch

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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-2u/SD-2u, you’ll need to format the

card. Proceed as follows to format the card.

Note

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Never turn off the power or disconnect the SD cards, SDHC cards while the screen indicates “Processing...”

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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.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that

you don’t want to begin the process, 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.

Using the Included SD Memory Card Protector

You can use the included SD memory card protector to prevent theft of an SD memory

card inserted in the CD-2u/SD-2u.

Bottom Panel

* When fastening the screw, take care not to overtighten it. Doing so may strip the threads or the

head of the screw. * Take care not to lose the screw. * Keep the removed screw out of the reach of small children so that it will not be swallowed

accidentally.

* *

Remove the screw from the bottom panel.

Use the removed screw to attach the protector.

Preparing an SD Memory Card

Removing an SD Memory Card

Never insert or remove an SD memory card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the SD memory card.

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Note

Turn the power off (☞

Gently press the SD memory card inward, and then release your finger.

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When the memory card pops part of the way out, pull it all the way out.

Demo Songs on the SD Memory Card

The included SD memory card contains demo songs.

File name

01_PIANO.WAV

02_GUITAR.WAV

03_VIOLIN.WAV

04_QUARTET.WAV

05_WINDS_ENS.WAV

06_IM_IN_LOVE.WAV

Explanation

Piano performance recorded using this unit’s built-in microphones.

Acoustic guitar performance recorded using this unit’s built-in microphones.

Violin performance recorded using this unit’s built-in microphones.

String quartet recorded using this unit’s built-in microphones. Wind instrument ensemble recorded using condenser

microphones connected to the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks. Song Title: VIVA! MEMOCON Composer: MASAMICHI AMANO

A rock band’s performance created using a different recorder and production system. You can use this song to hear the results of changing the speed or key, and to try out the Center Cancel and Focus effects. The name of the song is “I’m In Love,” by Igor Len and Tyra Juliette. Recorded and produced by Igor Len.

Note

distributed, or transferred without the permission of Roland Corporation.

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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.

Inserting a CD

Note

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Don’t use CD labels, or CDs that have labels or stickers affixed to them. Doing so may make the CD impossible to remove, and may damage the unit.

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When opening/closing the CD-R/RW drive, please be careful not to get your fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.

Press the [CD EJECT ( )] button.

The tray will open partially. Use your hand to pull it open.

Place the CD in the tray.

Make sure that the CD is securely locked onto the spindle.

Press the tray inward to close it.

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Insert with the label surface facing upward.

Screen display CD status

Audio source

Total number of tracks

Total playback time

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.

Preparing a CD

Emergency eject hole

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Removing a CD

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 99).

Finalize

Yes

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-

2u/SD-2u.

1 Turn off the power (☞ Page 23).

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

When shipped from the factory, a coin-type lithium battery is installed in the remote

control unit. To start using the remote control unit, simply pull out the insulating sheet

that extends from the battery compartment.

Replacing the Remote Control’s Battery

Install a coin-type lithium battery in the remote control.

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Press here in the direction of the arrow while you pull out the holder.

Back side of the remote control

Battery holder

* Handle lithium batteries carefully

●

Use only the specified type (model no. CR2025) of lithium batteries. Be sure to insert it as directed (to ensure correct polarity).

●

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.

Batteries to use

Lithium battery

(CR2025)

Pull out the battery holder.

Insert a lithium battery (CR2025) as shown in the illustration.

Replace the battery holder.

Push it inward until it clicks into place.

Preparing the Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

Point the remote control toward the CD-2u/SD-2u’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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* 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.

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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.”

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to choose “SYSTEM.”

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Remote

Control.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

2 Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn the remote control operation on/off.

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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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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-2u/SD-2u itself.

You can also press the [Metronome], [KEY], [SPEED], or [CENTER CANCEL] button to access the specific menu screen for those functions.

The menu screen cannot be displayed while in recording-standby mode or during recording. Also, there are some settings that cannot be operated while the unit is operating on batteries, or during playback.

For details on each setting, refer to “List of Settings” on the following page.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

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Category

Setting

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose the item you wish to set.

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* You can use the [+] [-]

buttons to switch the display between categories.

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

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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

Press the [EXIT] button twice to return the audio source screen.

Pressing the [EXIT] button once will take you back to the menu screen.

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Value

Menu Operations

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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-2u/SD-

2u is running on batteries or playing back.

Category

Setting (details) Values

Battery

Playback

Reference page

Audio

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

MIC Select

(Selects either the built-in mics or the external mics.)

Phantom Power

(Determines whether phantom power will be supplied to the external mics.)

Plug-In Power

(Specifies whether or not power will be supplied to an external plug-in power mic.)

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.)

Limiter

(Automatically adjusts the input level during recording so that loud sounds will not cause distortion.)

OUTPUT Select

(Specifies the audio source that will be output from the LINE OUT jack.)

OUTPUT Exchange

(The recorded song will play back with the left and right audio channels exchanged.)

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.)

Repeat

(Repeatedly plays one song or all songs.)

Resume

(Remembers the location at which the song was stopped, and resumes playback from that point the next time.)

Bass

(Adjusts the tone of the low-frequency range.)

Treble

(Adjusts the tone of the high-frequency range.)

Reverb

(Adds reverberation.)

Internal

, External, Ext(MONO), Plug-In Power, Auto

Off

, On

Off

, On

Low,

High

L50–C–R50

Off

, On

Off

, On

(CD-2u) Mix1, Mix2, MIC, LINE,

(SD-2u) Mix1, Mix2, MIC, LINE,

Off

-24dB, -12dB, -6dB

Off

-60dB

-42dB, -36dB, -30dB,

-24dB

2min

Off

-10–0–10

Off, Light, Medium, Deep

SD/CD

, On

, -48dB, -36dB,

, Time, Level

, -54dB, -48dB,

–15min

, 1–16

, 1 Track, All Tracks

, On

✓

✓ ✓

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Menu Operations

Battery

Playback

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SD CARD

CD-R/RW

TUNER

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.)

Change Key?

(Changes the key of the selected song, and creates a new song.)

Change Pitch?

(Changes the pitch of the selected song, and creates a new song.)

Change Speed?

(Changes the playback speed of the selected song, and creates a new song.)

Center Cancel

(Eliminates the audio heard from the center of the song, and creates a new song.)

Overdub CD→SD?

(Layers a performance or vocal onto a CD song.)

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.)

Tuner/Tone?

(Activates the tuner or sounds a tuning reference tone.)

—

-12–0–12

-100–0–100

50–

100

–200

On1

, On2, On3,

Focus1, Focus2

✓

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—

✓

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Page 113

— Page 92

— Page 93

— Page 94

— Page 100

— Page 95

— Page 114

“Pitch“ 435–

440

“Tone” A3–A4–A5

–445

✓

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Menu Operations

Category

Setting (details) Values

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Battery

Playback

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Auto Off

(Enables/disables automatic power-off when no panel operation has been performed for a specified length of time.)

Battery Type

(Specifies the type of battery to be used. This setting makes it possible for the remaining battery power to be indicated accurately.)

Remote Control

(Enabled/disables remote control operation.)

SYSTEM

Category Setting (details) Values

METRONOME

Contrast

(Adjusts the visibility of the characters in the screen.)

Backlight Timer

(Specifies the time until the screen will be dimmed.)

Language ( )

(Selects the screen display language.)

Factory Reset?

(Returns the menu settings to their factory-set state.)

Sound

(Specifies the metronome sound.)

Tempo

(Specifies the metronome tempo.)

Beat

(Specifies the timing of the metronome’s accented beats.)

Level

(Specifies the volume of the metronome.)

Monitor

(Specifies the output destination for the metronome sound.)

Off, 5min, 10 min, 15,min, 30 min, 60 min,

90 min,

Alkaline

Off,

1–5–8

Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec,

EN English

ES Español, DE Deutsch FR Français, IT Italiano

—

Silent,

20–

120

0–4–7, ,

-6–0–6

All

, Phones Page 82

120 min

, Ni-MH

20 sec

Bell

–250

, Click, Voice

✓

✓ ✓

✓

Battery

Playback

✓ ✓

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Category Setting (details) Values

Key

(Changes the playback pitch of the song in semitone steps.)

Key

Category Setting (details) Values

Speed

Category

Center Cancel

Pitch

(Changes the playback pitch of the song in steps of 1/100th of a semitone.)

Speed

(Makes the Playback speed slower/faster.)

Setting (details) Values

Center Cancel

(Eliminates the sound heard from the center, such as vocals.)

-12–0–12

-100–0–100

50–

100

–200

On1

, On2, On3,

Focus1, Focus2

Battery

Playback

✓ ✓

Battery

Playback

✓ ✓

Battery

Playback

✓

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Easy Guide is a convenient function that lets you operate the CD-2u/SD-2u simply by following the on-screen instructions without having to open the owner’s manual.

Press the [EASY GUIDE] button.

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Item

Explanation of operation

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select the item for which you want to see an

operation guide.

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For more about the operations covered by Easy Guide, refer to “Setting Items in Easy Guide” (Page 38).

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

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Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value.

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Operate the CD-2u/SD-2u as directed by the screen.

If you change your mind during a procedure, press the [EXIT] button.

For details on items that need to be set in the screens appearing in Easy Guide, refer to “Setting Items in Easy Guide” (Page 38).

Setting Items in Easy Guide

This section explains items that you can set in the screens appearing in Easy Guide.

1. Recording

Record a vocal or instrumental performance to either an SD memory card (or a CD-R/RW disc ).

Displayed screen

Explanation

Select the media to be used for recording.

CD-R/RW Choose this if you’re recording on a CD-R/RW disc .

SD Card Choose this if you’re recording on an SD memory card.

Select what you want to record.

Easy INT MIC Choose this if you’re making a test recording using the internal mics.

* Rehearsal (automatic level setting) will not occur.

Acoustic Inst Choose this if you’re recording an acoustic instrument

(The internal mics will be used.).

Vocal Choose this if you’re recording a vocal (The external mics will

be used.).

Digital Piano Choose this if you’re recording an electronic musical

instrument (The LINE IN (L, R) jacks will be used.).

Casette Tape Choose this if you’re recording from a cassette tape or a MD

(The LINE IN (L, R) jacks will be used.).

Speech Choose this if you’re recording a conference (The internal mics

will be used.).

Select the way in which the recording level is to be adjusted.

No Adjust the input level manually using the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob.

Yes After a rehearsal, the level will be set to the appropriate level

automatically.

2. Erase

Erase a track on either an SD memory card (or a CD-RW disc

Displayed screen

Explanation

Select the media that you want to erase.

CD-RW Choose this if you’re erasing tracks from a CD-R/RW disc .

SD Card Choose this if you’re erasing tracks from an SD memory card.

Select how the songs are to be erased.

All Tracks All songs will be erased.

Last Track The last song on the CD-RW disc will be erased .

)

1 Track The selected song will be erased.

* If you’re using an SD memory card, you can choose “All Tracks” or “1 Track.” * If you’re using a CD-RW disc, you can choose “All Tracks” or “Last Track.”

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3. Write (SD→CD)

3. Normalize

Setting Items in Easy Guide

Create a music CD by writing tracks from an SD memory card to a CD-R/RW disc.

Displayed screen

Explanation

Select whether or not the disc is to be finalized once writing is complete.

Yes When writing has been completed, the disc will be finalized to

complete your music CD.

No The disc will not be finalized when writing has been completed.

Raise the volume of the entire song as high as possible without causing the sound to distort.

Displayed screen

Explanation

Select a song.

If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, press the [EXIT] button.)

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4. CD Backup

Make a backup of your original music CD.

5. Karaoke , 4. Karaoke

While playing back music, you can add your own vocal, and record the combined result on an SD memory card.

Displayed screen

Explanation

Select a song.

Make settings for Center Cancel (Page 78).

The setting will turn on/off each time you press the [CENTER CANCEL] button. The “On1” through “On3” settings produce different center cancellation effects. Try each setting, and use the one that is best for your situation.

Select the way in which the recording level is to be adjusted.

No Adjust the input level manually using the [MIC] knob.

Yes After a rehearsal, the level will be set to the appropriate level

automatically.

Setting Items in Easy Guide

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6. Overdub , 5. Overdub

While playing back a previously recorded performance from an SD memory card, you can layer (or overdub) another vocal or instrumental performance and record the combined result to a new track.

Displayed screen Explanation

Select a song.

Select what you want to record.

Easy INT MIC Choose this if you’re making a test recording using the internal

mics.

Acoustic Inst Choose this if you’re recording an acoustic instrument (e.g.,

piano, guitar, string instrument, or wind instrument) (The internal mics will be used.).

Vocal Choose this if you’re recording a vocal (The external mics will

be used.).

Digital Piano Choose this if you’re recording an electronic musical

instrument (e.g., digital piano or synthesizer) (The LINE IN (L, R) jacks will be used.).

Casette Tape Choose this if you’re recording from a cassette tape or a MD

(The LINE IN (L, R) jacks will be used.).

Select the way in which the recording level is to be adjusted.

No Adjust the input level manually using the [MIC] knob or [LINE]

knob.

Yes After a rehearsal, the level will be set to the appropriate level

automatically.

7. Rehearsal , 6. Rehearsal

Automatically sets the optimal input level while you rehearse your performance.

Displayed screen

* The input level adjustment made by the rehearsal function will remain in effect until the

corresponding input knob is operated or the power is turned off. You’ll need to execute the rehearsal function again the next time you turn the power on.

Explanation

Specifies which input level is to be adjusted.

MIC The MIC input level will be adjusted.

LINE The LINE input level will be adjusted.

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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-2u/SD-2u 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

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the SD memory card

(☞ Page 26).

Set the audio source to “SD”

Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.

If you want to listen to the recorded audio while you record, connect

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Page 22, 24).

If You’re Recording to a CD-R/RW Disc

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the CD (☞

Set the audio source to “CD.”

Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.

Page 29).

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headphones to the PHONES jack located on the side of the CD-2u/SD-2u.

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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Page 22).

Type of plug that can be connected

Stereo mini type

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals

Select the internal mics.

Adjust the input level of the internal mics.

On the CD-2u/SD-2u’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.

* When using the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you might hear a slight noise when the recording

level changes; this does not indicate a malfunction.

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “MIC Select.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value to select

“Internal.“

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-2u/SD-2u 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.

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Press the [ ] (Record) button to enter recording-standby mode.

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Blinking

Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording.

Start your performance.

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Lit

Press the [ ] (Stop) button to stop recording.

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(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

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Depending on where the CD-2u/SD-2u 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 120).

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When turning the [MIC] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.

Important

●

Since the CD-2u 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.

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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 99).

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals

Automatically Setting the Optimal Input Level from Your Rehearsal Performance (Rehearsal Function)

Instead of adjusting the level by manually operating the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you can use this function to have the optimal input level be set automatically while you rehearse the music before the actual performance to be recorded.

(continued)

“7. Rehearsal Play the loudest portion in the song.

, 6. Rehearsal , (Page 40)

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. Auto Level is not suitable when recording musical performances for which you want to capture the expressive dynamics of the sound. If you're recording music, choose the manual setting or use the rehearsal function to set the input level.

To use the Auto Level function, make the following settings in Step 6- on Page 42. In this case, the input level will be adjusted automatically, so you won’t need to perform Step 6- .

Set the [MIC LEVEL] switch located on the CD-2u/SD-2u’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 the External Mics for Recording

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Here’s how to record using the connected dynamic mics or stereo mic.

* Dynamic mics are highly durable, and are suitable for recording

instruments or vocals. They also have the advantage of not requiring a power supply.

* This device also supports condenser mics that require a power

supply, as well as plug-in power mic. Connect the condenser mics to the XLR type EXT MIC (L, R) jacks, and connect a plug-in power mic to the PLUG IN POWER MIC jack.

* If you encounter a problem with noise or distortion, see “The recorded sound is noisy or

distorted” (Page 127).

(continued)

If You’re Recording to an SD memory Card

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the SD memory card

(☞ Page 26).

Set the audio source to “SD”

Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.

Connect your mic to the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks or PLUG IN POWER MIC jack

located on the CD-2u/SD-2u’s side panel.

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Types of plugs that can be connected

Phone type, XLR type

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Page 22, 24).

If You’re Recording to a CD-R/RW Disc

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the CD (☞

Set the audio source to “CD.”

Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.

Page 29).

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Page 22).

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals

Select the External mics.

(continued)

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “MIC Select.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to choose “External,”

“Ext(MONO),” or “Plug-In Power.”

Value

External

Ext(MONO)

Plug-In Power The plug-in power mic connected to the PLUG IN POWER MIC jack is selected.

Auto

Adjust the input level of the external mics.

On the CD-2u/SD-2u’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.

* When using the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you might hear a slight noise when the recording

level changes; this does not indicate a malfunction.

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Explanation

External mics connected to EXT MIC (L, R) are selected. External mics connected to EXT MIC (L, R) are selected. Audio from left and

right will both be sounded at the center (mono).

Whenever a plug is connected to an EXT MIC (L, R) jack, the external mics are selected. If no plugs are connected to the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks, the internal mics are selected. However, automatic selection will not occur when a plug is inserted into the PLUG IN POWER MIC jack.

LouderQuieter

The level meter will move according to the level of the audio input.

At this position

PEAK indicator

* 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 turn the speakers off, 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 48.

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Press the [ ] (Record) button to enter recording-standby mode.

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Blinking

Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording.

Start your performance.

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Lit

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 41.)

●

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

- Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

- Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

- Lowering volume levels.

●

When turning the [MIC] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.

Important

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals

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.”

2 Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the external mic sensitivity setting.

Value Explanation

Lowers the sensitivity of the external mic.

Low

High (factory setting)

If the movement of the level meter does not decrease when you adjust the input level, select the “Low” setting. This is appropriate for a condenser mic.

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. This is appropriate for a dynamic mic.

(continued)

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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.

3 Press the [EXIT] button twice.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

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(continued)

The EXT MIC (L, R) jacks can supply 48 V phantom power, allowing you to connect a condenser mic that requires phantom power.

Turn on the phantom power switch if you’re using a condenser mic that requires phantom power.

* Be sure to turn off the phantom power switch unless you’ve connected a mic that requires

phantom power. Supplying phantom power to a dynamic mic or an audio playback device will cause malfunctions. Before use, please check the specifications of the mic you’re connecting. (This device’s phantom power supply: DC 48 V, 8 mA max.)

1 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose

“Phantom Power.”

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Phantom

Power.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

2 Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the setting to select phantom power.

Value Explanation

Off Phantom power will not be supplied. On Phantom power will be supplied.

* It takes several seconds for phantom power to be switched. Please note that during this time, the

audio from the mic will be muted so that recording and output will not be possible.

* The phantom power on/off setting is for both of the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks.

This on/off setting cannot be made individually for the two jacks.

3 Press the [EXIT] button twice.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

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

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the SD memory card

(☞ Page 26).

Set the audio source to “SD”

Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.

Connect the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks to your electronic

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Page 22, 24)

If you’re Recording to a CD-R/RW Disc

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the CD (☞

Set the audio source to “CD.”

Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.

Page 29).

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instrument (digital piano, keyboard, etc.).

Use audio cables to connect the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks to the output jacks of your electronic musical instrument.

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To the output jacks of your

electronic musical instrument

Page 22)

Types of plugs that can be connected

CD-2u/SD-2u: 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.

Turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE IN (L, R) 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.

* When using the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you might hear a slight noise when the recording

level changes; this does not indicate a malfunction.

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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.

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Blinking

Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording.

Start your performance.

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Lit

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

●

When turning the [LINE] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.

●

When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (EXT MIC (L, R), LINE IN) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

●

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 OUTPUT Select to “MIC” to prevent a feedback loop from occurring between the CD-2u/SD-2u and the electronic piano. For details, refer to “Selecting the Audio Source that’s Sent from the LINE OUT Jack” (Page 124).

INPUT

Electronic piano

OUTPUT

LINE OUT (L, R)

Mics

EXT MIC (L, R)

LINE IN (L, R)

CD-2u / SD-2u

Important

Recording a Cassette or Digital Audio Player

Here’s how to record the sound from a cassette or Digital Audio Player.

If You’re Recording to an SD Memory Card

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the SD memory card

(☞ Page 26).

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-2u/SD-2u’s LINE

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Page 22, 24).

If You’re Recording to a CD-R/RW Disc

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the CD (☞

Set the audio source to “CD.”

Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.

Page 29).

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IN (L, R) jacks.

Use audio cables to connect the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks to the output jacks of your audio device (e.g., cassette deck).

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To the output jacks of

the record player

Page 22).

Types of plugs that can be connected

CD-2u/SD-2u: RCA phono type Audio device: RCA phono type

Turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE IN (L, R) jacks.

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. After you’ve adjusted the input level, rewind your playback device to the beginning of

the song that you want to record.

* When using the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you might hear a slight noise when the recording

level changes; this does not indicate a malfunction.

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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.

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Blinking

Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording.

Lit

Play back your audio device (e.g., cassette deck).

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The song being played will be recorded.

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

●

When turning the [LINE] knob, you may hear a faint noise when the input level changes, but this is not a malfunction.

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Important

Recording Karaoke

Here’s how the sound of the accompaniment and the sound of your voice being input via a mic can be recorded together to an SD memory card.

As the accompaniment for your recording, you can use the sound being input to the LINE IN (L, R) jacks (e.g., from a digital audio player) (or the sound of a CD ).

If Using Accompaniment from a CD

* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the SD memory card for recording (☞

Connect your mic to the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks or PLUG IN POWER MIC jack

located on the CD-2u’s side panel.

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Select the External mics.

Page 22)

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Page 26)

Types of plugs that can be connected

Phone type, XLR type, TRS mini type (plug-in power mic)

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “MIC Select.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to choose “External,”

“Ext(MONO),” or “Plug-In Power.”

On the CD-2u’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL”

position.

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Prepare your karaoke CD.

Insert the karaoke CD (☞ Page 29).

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.

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 turn the speakers off, 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”).

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(continued)

Value (units: dB)

-6–0–6

* If you don’t press the [+] [-] buttons for five seconds, you’ll automatically be returned to the audio

source display.

Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the external mics.

Explanation

Decreasing this value will lower the playback level. Increasing it will raise the playback level. “0” is the CD’s original playback level.

As a guideline, adjust the level so that the level meter’s “-3 dB” indicator lights briefly when audio from the CD is being produced simultaneously with the sound from the mic. When you’ve finished adjusting the level, press the [ ] (Stop) button to stop the CD playback.

* When using the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you might hear a slight noise when the recording

level changes; this does not indicate a malfunction.

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LouderQuieter

At this position

PEAK indicator

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose

“Overdub CD→SD?”

-3dB

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Overdub CD→SD?”

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Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

The CD-2u/SD-2u 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

Recording Karaoke

If Using Accompaniment from a Cassette or Digital Audio Player (LINE Input)

(continued)

Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording.

The song 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 song stops, 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.”

If You’re Recording to an SD Memory Card

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the SD memory card

(☞ Page 26).

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-2u/SD-2u’s LINE

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Page 22, 24).

If You’re Recording to a CD-R/RW Disc

Turn on the power (☞

Insert the CD (☞

Set the audio source to “CD.”

Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.

Page 29).

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IN (L, R) jacks.

Use audio cables to connect the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks to the output jacks of your audio device (e.g., cassette deck).

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To the output jacks of

the record player

Page 22).

Types of plugs that can be connected

CD-2u/SD-2u: RCA phono type Audio device: RCA phono type

* Portable players use a stereo mini type jack.

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Connect your mic to the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks or PLUG IN POWER MIC jack located on the CD-2u/SD-2u’s side panel.

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Types of plugs that can be connected

Phone type, XLR type, TRS mini type (plug-in power mic)

Select the External mics.

On the CD-2u/SD-2u’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its

“MANUAL” position.

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “MIC Select.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to choose “External,”

“Ext(MONO),” or “Plug-In Power.”

(continued)

Turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE IN jacks.

Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. 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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LouderQuieter

At this position

PEAK indicator

Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the external mics.

The level meter will move according to the level of the audio input.

As a guideline, adjust the level so that the level meter’s “-3 dB” indicator lights briefly when audio from the connected audio device is being produced simultaneously with the sound from the mic.

After you’ve adjusted the input level, rewind your playback device to the beginning of the song that you want to record.

* When using the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you might hear a slight noise when the recording

level changes; this does not indicate a malfunction.

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LouderQuieter

-3dB

PEAK indicator

Recording Karaoke

(continued)

Press the [ ] (Record) button to enter recording-standby mode.

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Blinking

Remote control

Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording.

Lit

Remote control

Play back your audio device (e.g., cassette deck).

The song being played will be recorded.

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

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“Key” (Page 75), “Pitch” (Page 76), and “Speed” (Page 77) 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.

●

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

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

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

3. Lowering volume levels.

●

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 (Page 55) 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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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.

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SD memory card

Track number

All audio received via the external mics, internal mics, and LINE IN (L,R) jacks can be overdubbed with a song on the SD memory card. Make settings as appropriate for your instruments and your setup.

Turn on the power (☞

playback

Piano

New song with vocal added

Piano + VocalPiano

Page 22, 24).

Insert the SD memory card (☞

Make preparations for recording.

If you’re using the internal mics

If you’re using the external mics

If you’re using the LINE inputs

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.

Page 26).

☞

Make preparations as described in Steps 5 on Page 41.

☞

Make preparations as described in Steps 4–5 on Page 45.

☞

Make preparations as described in Steps 4–5 on Page 50.

Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It

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 or SD Level setting screen.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the SD memory card’s playback level (“SD/CD Level” or

SD Level”).

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* If you don’t press the [+] [-] buttons for five seconds,

you’ll automatically be returned to the audio source display.

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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

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.

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Using the internal mics

Make adjustments as described in Step 6 of Page 42.

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Using the external mics

Make adjustments as described in Step 6 of Page 46.

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Using the LINE inputs

Make adjustments as described in Step 6 of Page 50.

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“Overdub SD→SD?”

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Overdub SD→SD?”

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Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

The CD-2u/SD-2u will be in recording-standby mode.

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Song to record Recording-destination

song number

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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.

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During recording, the upper right of the screen will show “SD → SD.”

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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.

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Important

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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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If you decide to stop recording midway through the track, press the [ ] (Stop) button.

Convenient Functions for Recording

Automatically Starting Recording When Audio is Detected

When the CD-2u/SD-2u is in recording-standby mode and it detects audio input that exceeds the specified level, recording will start automatically.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Auto Rec Start.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value that specifies the level at which recording will begin automatically.

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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.

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.

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Low

Audio that will automatically initiate recording

-48dB -6dB

High

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When you make settings for automatic recording, the procedure for starting to record will be as follows.

Press the [ ] (Record) button.

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Press the [ ] (Play) button.

The CD-2u/SD-2u will be in recording-standby mode.

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Start performing.

When the CD-2u/SD-2u 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.

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

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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.

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Automatic recording will not work if you’ve specified a count-in (Page 68).

Convenient Functions for Recording

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.

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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

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Important

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You can’t delete a track number once it’s been assigned.

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You can assign track numbers only during recording.

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You can’t assign a new track number less than four seconds after assigning the previous track number.

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You can assign up to 98 track numbers (99 tracks).

Important

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When you assign a track number to a CDR/RW disc, two seconds of silence is automatically inserted in front of the new track number.

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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.

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Recording will continue even while this message is displayed.

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Performance

CD-R/RW

Disc

Track number Track number

123

Silence (two seconds)

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, press the [ ] (Record) 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.

Specify how the song numbers will be assigned.

Value Explanation

Off Song numbers will not be assigned automatically.

Time

Level

Song numbers will be automatically assigned at the specified interval (units of minutes) during recording.

Song numbers will be automatically assigned when silence is detected during recording.

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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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Specify the time interval at which song numbers will be assigned.

Value (units: Minutes) Explanation

2 minutes (factory setting)–15 minutes

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

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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.

Convenient Functions for Recording

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.

Specify how the song numbers will be assigned.

Value Explanation

Off Song numbers will not be assigned automatically.

Song numbers will be automatically assigned at the specified interval (units of minutes)

Time

during recording.

Level Song numbers will be automatically assigned when silence is detected during recording.

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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.”

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.

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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

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

High

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.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Limiter.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn the limiter on/off.

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Limiter.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

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Value

Off (factory setting) On The limiter is on.

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

Explanation

The limiter is off.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

Important

You can’t use the limiter function with the LINE input. Using the [LINE] knob, adjust the input until it’s at an appropriate level.

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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.

Press the [ ] (Metronome) button to turn on the metronome.

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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

81).

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Count-

in (Beat).”

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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.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the value that specifies how many count notes will be sounded before recording begins.

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Value

Off (factory setting) 1–16 The specified number of count-in beats will sound.

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

Explanation

No count-in will sound.

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If you’ve specified a count-in, the procedure for starting to record will be as follows.

Press the [ ] (Record) button.

The CD-2u/SD-2u will be in recording-standby mode.

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Press the [ ] (Play) button.

The specified number of counts will be sounded, and then recording will begin.

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* The metronome will continue sounding even after recording begins.

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-2u/

SD-2u.

Listening to a CD Listening to an SD memory Card

Turn on the power (☞

Page 22).

Turn on the power (☞

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Insert the CD (☞

Set the audio source to “CD.”

Press the [CD] button so it’s lit.

Press the [ ] (Play) button to start playback.

Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

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Softer Louder

Source name Elapsed playback time

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).

Insert the SD memory card

(☞ Page 26).

Set the audio source to “SD” .

Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit.

Currently playing

track number

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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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Listening to a CD/Listening to an SD Memory Card

Song cue, rewind/fast-forward Song stop/play (pause)

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Adjusting the volume

Higher volume. Lower volume.

Note

The [VOLUME] knob of the CD-2u/SD-2u 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.

Continuing Playback from When You Stopped a Song (Resume Function)

If you press the [ ] (Stop) button during playback, the CD-2u/SD-2u 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.”

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Resume.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

2 Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn the Resume function on/off.

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Value Explanation

Off (factory setting) The Resume function will be off.

The Resume function will be on. The CD-2u/SD-2u will remember the 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.

Convenient Functions for Playback

Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

Here’s how to adjust the tone of the playback sound to your taste.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Bass” or “Treble.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the tone setting.

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Bass” or

“Treble.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Value

Bass:

-10–0 (factory setting)–10 Treble:

-10–0 (factory setting)–10

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

Explanation

Adjusts the tone of the low-frequency range.

Adjusts the tone of the high-frequency range.

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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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“Reverb.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the reverb depth.

Play back from the SD memory card or CD, and check the reverb depth.

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Value

Off Light (factory setting) Reverb depth: minimum Medium Reverb depth: normal Deep Reverb depth: maximum

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Reverb.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Press the [REVERB] button so it’s lit.

Explanation

No reverb

Press the [EXIT] button.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

Important

Reverb is not added to sound from an external input source such as the built-in mic or the external mics.

Convenient Functions for Playback

Muting the Sound of the Speakers

If you don’t want sound to come from the speakers, press the [SPEAKER] button to turn them off. The speakers can be turned back on by pressing the button once again.

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Important

When using the internal mics, you won’t hear any sound from the speakers when you’re recording or are in recording-standby mode, even if you press the [SPEAKER] button to turn them on (get them to produce sound). This is to prevent the internal mics (or the external microphones) from picking up the sound emanating from the speakers, which would then become part of your recordings.

When using the external microphones, you should turn the speakers on or off as necessary depending on the circumstances.

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Exchanging the Left and Right Audio Channels for Playback

The recorded song will play back with the left and right audio channels exchanged. This can be used to conveniently place the recorded audio at a location that is convenient for the listener.

For more about left and right panning, refer to the illustration on Page 121.

* The audio heard from the speakers will not be exchanged.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “OUTPUT Exchange.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn the output exchange on/off.

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Value Explanation

Off (factory setting) You'll hear the sound just as during recording. On The left and right audio channels will be exchanged relative to the recording.

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “OUTPUT

Exchange.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

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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 shift the key of an accompaniment that was created for alto sax, so that you can practice flute along with it.

• You want to sing along with a karaoke at a key that’s easier for you to sing.

Press the [KEY] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Key.”

The setting will turn on/off each time you press the [KEY] button.

* Whenever the unit has remained inactive for a predetermined amount of time, it will go back to

displaying the Source (Sound Source) screen.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the value, changing the key.

If you press the [ENTER] button, the value will return to “0.”

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Press the [KEY] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Key.”

* If you change the key setting during playback, the audio will

be interrupted momentarily.

Value

-12–0 (factory setting)–12

Press the [EXIT] button.

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.

However if this is set to -12, you won't be able to lower the Pitch setting (Page 76) any further.

If this is set to 12, you won't be able to raise the Pitch any further.

You’re returned to the audio source screen. When you turn off the power, the Key setting will return to “Off.”

Remote operations

Raises the key of the playback sound. Lowers the key of the playback sound. Turns the key setting on/off.

Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch)

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.

Press the [KEY] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Pitch.”

The setting will turn on/off each time you press the [KEY] button.

* Whenever the unit has remained inactive for a predetermined amount of time, it will go back to

displaying the Source (Sound Source) screen.

Use the [+] [-] button to adjust the Pitch setting.

If you press the [ENTER] button, the value will return to “0.”

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Press the [KEY] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Pitch.”

* If you change the pitch setting during playback, the audio

will be interrupted momentarily.

Value (units: Cents)

-100–0 (factory setting)–100

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.

Press the [EXIT] button.

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.

However if Key (Page 75) is set to -12, you won't be able to set the Pitch to a negative (-) value.

If Key is set to 12, you won't be able to set the Pitch to a positive (+) value.

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. When you turn off the power, the Key setting will return to “Off.”

Pitch setting

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Slowing Down or Speeding Up Playback

You can make the playback speed slower or faster. You can also change the playback speed without affecting 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.

Press the [SPEED] button.

The setting will turn on/off each time you press the [SPEED] button.

* Whenever the unit has remained inactive for a predetermined amount of time, it will go back to

displaying the Source (Sound Source) screen.

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Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the playback speed.

If you press the [ENTER] button, the value will return to “100.”

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Value (units: %)

50 (1/2 speed)–100 (factory setting)– 200 (2x normal speed)

* If you change the speed setting during playback, the

audio will be interrupted momentarily.

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.

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Makes the playback faster. Makes the playback slower. Turns the playback speed

setting on/off.

When you turn off the power, the Speed setting will return to “Off.”

Important

Slowing down the playback speed to an extreme extent may change the tonal character or cause the audio to not play back smoothly.

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.

Press the [CENTER CANCEL] button to access the “Center Cancel” screen.

The setting will turn on/off each time you press the [CENTER CANCEL] button.

* Whenever the unit has remained inactive for a predetermined amount of time, it will go back to

displaying the Source (Sound Source) screen.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the CENTER CANCEL setting.

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Press the [CENTER CANCEL] button to access the menu

screen.

Value

On1 (factory setting) On2 On3

Focus1

Focus2

Press the [EXIT] button.

Explanation

The “On 1” through “On 3” settings produce different center cancellation effects. Try each setting, and use the one that is best for your situation.

Boosts the sound that is heard from the center when the song is played back. “Focus 1” and “Focus 2” provide different types of boost. Try each setting, and use the one that is best for your situation.

You’re returned to the audio source screen. 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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Turns Center Cancel on/off.

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Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat)

You can have a favorite track (or all tracks) play back repeatedly.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Repeat.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the Repeat Playback setting.

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Value

Off (factory setting)

1 Track

All Tracks

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Repeat.”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Explanation

Repeat Playback will be off. One-track repeat. The currently playing track, or any track you play

subsequently, will play back repeatedly. All repeat. All tracks will play repeatedly. If you select this during

playback, all tracks will play repeatedly, starting with the currently playing track.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

The Repeat icons

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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.

Repeatedly playing a portion of the song (A/B Repeat)

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.

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.

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Blinking

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.

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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.

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The CD-2u/SD-2u has built-in metronome—a convenient feature for practicing an instrument.

Press the [ ] (Metronome) button to turn the metronome on.

The setting will turn on/off each time you press the[ ] (Metronome) button.

* Whenever the unit has remained inactive for a predetermined amount of time, it will go back to

displaying the Source (Sound Source) screen.

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Red: strong beats Green: weak beats

Metronome indicator (blinking)

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).

Setting the sound.

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Press the [

menu screen.

] (

Metronome) button to access the

Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Sound.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to select the desired metronome

sound.

Value

Silent

Bell (factory setting) A bell will mark the beats. Click An electronic sound will mark the beats. Voice A human voice (English) will count the beats

Setting the tempo.

Explanation

There will be no sound; the metronome indicator will blink to mark the beats.

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Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Tempo.”

Specify the tempo of the metronome.

•Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the tempo value.

•Specify the desired tempo by tapping it out using the [ENTER] button.

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.

Sounding the Metronome

Specifying which beats are emphasized.

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Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Beat.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the timing at which

the metronome will mark the strong beats.

Value

0 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.

Adjust the volume.

Adjust the output destination.

Explanation

No beats are emphasized.

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.

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Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Level.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the metronome volume

as desired.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Monitor.”

Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the output destination.

Value

All Phones Output only to headphones.

Press the [EXIT] button.

Explanation

Output to speakers, headphones, and all outputs.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

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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.

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The metronome cannot be used while overdubbing a performance with a music CD (☞ Page 54).

Remote operations

Specify the metronome tempo.

Make the tempo faster. Make the tempo slower.

Turn the metronome on/off.

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You can tune your instrument using the chromatic tuner function, which detects the name of the note in semitone steps.

Select the internal mics.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “MIC Select.”

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Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value to select “Internal.“

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Tuner/

Tone?”

Watch the tuner screen, and play a note on the instrument you want to

tune.

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Tuner/Tone?”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

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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.

Note Name

If the tuner does not respond, make sure that the [MIC] knob’s level is raised.

Important

You can press the [TUNER] button to access the screen of step 4.

Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function)

Tune the instrument so that the left and right tuning guides are both 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: When only the left guide is displayed:

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Tune your instrument so that the left and right guides are visible.

The pitch is above the displayed note name (i.e., sharp).

When you’re finished using the tuner, press the [EXIT] button twice.

The pitch is below the displayed note name (i.e., flat).

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

Important

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The tuner can also use the external mics. When you want to use the external mics, choose MIC SELECT from the menu, then set it to “External.“

☞ “Select the External mics.” (Page 46)

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You can’t play back or record while using the tuner.

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If you don’t want to hear sound while you’re tuning, you can turn down the [VOLUME] knob or turn the speakers off so that the sound is muted.

Changing the Tuner’s Reference Pitch

You can calibrate the CD-2u/SD-2u’s Tuner to another instrument or tuning standard by adjusting its “reference pitch.”

The reference pitch is the frequency of the A4 note. This is the pitch of the middle A note on a piano.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Tuner/ Tone?”

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Tuner/Tone?”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

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Use the [+] [-] buttons to adjust the reference pitch as desired.

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Reference pitch

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Value (units: Hz)

435–440 (factory setting)–445

Press the [EXIT] button twice.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

Explanation

Decreasing this value will lower the pitch. Increasing this value will raise the pitch.

Listening to a Guide Tone While Tuning

As a tuning aid, you can have the CD-2u/SD-2u sound a guide tone from the internal speakers.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Tuner/

Tone?”

While the tuner screen is displayed, press the [ENTER] button.

(The tuner screen and the guide tone screen will alternate each time you press the [ENTER] button.)

Guide tone

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Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.

Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose “Tuner/Tone?”

Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.

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You’ll hear the guide tone shown in the screen.

Use the [+] [-] buttons to select the name of the note you want to use as the guide tone.

Value

A3–A4 (factory setting)–A5 You can choose one of 25 chromatic notes in the range A3–A5.

Tune your instrument to the guide tone.

To stop the guide tone, press the [EXIT] button twice.

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

Important

You can press the [GUIDE TONE] button to access the screen of step 2.

Explanation

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

123

Track

Number

Track

Number

[SD CARD] button .

SD becomes the audio source.

Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to erase.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Erase One?”

If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, 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.

A B C

Delete

A C

Blank

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

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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.

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Deletion is not possible if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page 26) is in the “LOCK” position.

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Erasing All Tracks

Here’s how to delete all songs from the SD memory card.

Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “SD Erase All?”

If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

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If you’re still sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, 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.

(continued)

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 26) is in the “LOCK” position.

Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card

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.

Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button .

SD becomes the audio source.

Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to edit.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Trim In?”

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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.

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Number of the track you’re editing

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 Point—this will be the beginning of the song after editing.

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 backward.

Explanation

Moves the Start Point forward.

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Press the [ENTER] button.

If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, 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

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The deleted region cannot be recovered. Use this operation with caution.

Important

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You can’t specify Start Point locations that would cause the edited song to be less than four seconds long.

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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.

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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.

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This operation cannot be performed if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page

26) is in the “LOCK” position.

Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card

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.

Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button .

SD becomes the audio source.

Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to edit.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Trim Out?”

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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.

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Number of the track you’re editing

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.

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.

Button

[+] button [-] button Moves the End Point backward.

Explanation

Moves the End Point forward.

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Press the [ENTER] button.

If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, 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.

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Important

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You can’t specify End Point locations that would cause the edited song to be less than four seconds long.

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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.

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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.

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This operation cannot be performed if the SD memory card’s write protect switch (Page

26) is in the “LOCK” position.

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.

Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Erase Last?”

If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, 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. 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

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You can’t erase tracks from a CD-R disc.

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If you want to erase a track from a CD-RW disc that’s been finalized (Page 99), you’ll need to first remove finalization. ☞ “Removing Finalization” (Page 94)

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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.

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Here’s how to erase all tracks from the CD-RW disc.

Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc

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* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.

Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit.

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.

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If you’re still sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

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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.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, press the [EXIT] button.)

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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

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You can’t erase tracks from a CD-R disc.

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If the CD-R/RW disc has been finalized (Page 99), finalization will automatically be removed when you erase all tracks.

Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc

Removing Finalization

You can remove finalization from a CD-RW disc (Page 99) 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.

Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit, and press the [CD] button.

CD becomes the audio source.

Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Unfinalize?”

If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, press the [EXIT] button.)

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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

* In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor.

Insert the SD memory card that contains the songs you want to turn into a music CD.

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.

When you see this screen, insert a blank or un-finalized CD-R/RW disc.

The CD-2u/SD-2u asks whether you want to write all of the songs.

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* If a CD-R/RW is already inserted, the CD tray will open.

Verify that this is a disk to which you don’t mind writing new data, and then reinsert the CD-R/RW disc.

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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

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/

Step 7

CD track number

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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 [ENTER] button.

(Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, press the [EXIT] button.)

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Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the Finalize setting.

* For details on “Finalize,” refer to the text box “What’s finalization?” on Page 99.

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Value

Explanation

When writing is finished, the disc will be finalized to complete the music CD. No further data can be written to a CD-R/RW disc that has been finalized, even if space

Yes

remains on the disc. However, if you’re using a CD-RW disc, you can remove the finalization and add

additional material. 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 99)

☞

“Removing Finalization” (Page 94)

☞

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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 the total number of songs

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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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 the total number of songs

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 CD-2u/SD-2u 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

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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

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and continue the

You’re returned to the audio source screen.

procedure.

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We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2u/SD-2u 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.

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Two seconds of silence are automatically inserted between tracks on the CD-R/RW disc when you create a music CD.

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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 99) the disc when you’re finished.

* You must turn off the power before exchanging SD memory cards (Page 28).

Write Write

Selected song

SD memory card

A B

SD memory card

Finalize

Selected song

Completed music CD!

Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD

Making a music CD from a song recorded on a device such as the Roland R05/R-09 series

“WAV 16-bit” and “44.1 kHz” is supported

If you want to create a music CD using songs that were recorded on an 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

CD-2u/SD-2u recognizes song files that were recorded with a recording mode of “WAV 16bit” and a sample rate of “44.1kHz,” and that meet all of the following conditions.

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Track length must be longer than four seconds.

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Track title must not contain double-byte characters (e.g., Japanese).

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Track (file) must be located in the root directory of the SD memory card.

* The CD-2u/SD-2u is able to display and play back a maximum of 99 tracks.

* The CD-2u/SD-2u will not recognize the file if even one of the above conditions is not met.

File name display

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If the song was recorded on the Roland R-09 series, the song name (file name) will be displayed in Step 5 of Page 95.

(continued)

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 a device such as the Roland R-09 series 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 95.

In Step 5 (Page 95), 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 97.

* 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

Advanced UsesRecording Listening Deleting Creating a CD Editing an SD Appendices

Convenient

Functions

Information

/ Display

Checking /

Preparations

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-2u/SD-2u, 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.

Press the [EJECT ( )] button.

* If the CD-R/RW disc has already been finalized, the disc

will be ejected when you press the [EJECT ( )] button.

If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.

(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

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We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2u/SD-2u 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.

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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 94)

Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD

(Backup)

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

Music CD tracks

SD memory card

Insert an SD memory card to hold the music CD tracks.

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

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.

When you see this screen, insert the music CD that you want to back up.

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100

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.

Roland SD-2U, CD-2U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Check the Included Items

Table of Contents

List of Common Tasks

Deleting

Listening

Creating a CD

Other

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Remote Control

Recordable Media and Functionality

Turning the Power On and Off

Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor

About the Auto Off function

Using Batteries

Preparing an SD Memory Card

Inserting an SD Memory Card

Removing an SD Memory Card

Demo Songs on the SD Memory Card

Preparing a CD

Inserting a CD

Removing a CD

Preparing the Remote Control

Replacing the Remote Control’s Battery

Using the Remote Control

Menu Operations

List of Settings

About Easy Guide

Setting Items in Easy Guide

1. Recording

2. Erase

3. Normalize

4. CD Backup

5. Karaoke , 4. Karaoke

6. Overdub , 5. Overdub

7. Rehearsal , 6. Rehearsal

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals

Recording with the Internal Mics

Connecting the External Mics for Recording

Recording an Electronic Instrument

Recording a Cassette or Digital Audio Player

Recording Karaoke

If Using Accompaniment from a CD

If Using Accompaniment from a Cassette or Digital Audio Player (LINE Input)

Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It

Convenient Functions for Recording

Automatically Starting Recording When Audio is Detected

Assigning Song Numbers While Recording (Marker)

Preventing Loud Sounds from Distorting (Limiter)

Inserting a Count Before Recording Begins (Count-in)

Listening to a CD/Listening to an SD Memory Card

Convenient Functions for Playback

Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

Adding Reverberation (Reverb)

Muting the Sound of the Speakers

Exchanging the Left and Right Audio Channels for Playback

Changing the Key of the Playback

Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch)

Slowing Down or Speeding Up Playback

Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel)

Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat)

Repeatedly playing a portion of the song (A/B Repeat)

Sounding the Metronome

Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function)

Changing the Tuner’s Reference Pitch

Listening to a Guide Tone While Tuning

Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card

Deleting Songs Individually

Erasing All Tracks

Deleting an Unwanted Region at the Beginning of the Song (Trim In)

Deleting an Unwanted Region at the End of the Song (Trim Out)

Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc

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

Erasing All Tracks