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MRS-1044CD /

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Supplemental Manual

Introduction

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Information for users of the MRS-1044CD model

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MRS-1044 Operation Manual

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MRS-1044CD / MRS-1044 version 2.0 Supplemental
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Information for users who have upgraded from

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Conventions used in this manual

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Parts and Functions

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Top panel

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Rear panel

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Front panel

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CD-R/RW drive section

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Side panel

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Features of MRS-1044 Series version 2.0

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Connection of External SCSI Devices

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Compatible drives

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Connection of SCSI Devices

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Master Track Operation

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What is the master track?

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Basic master track operation

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Mixdown using master track

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Selecting the master track V-take

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Bouncing onto the master track

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Master track playback

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Changing the Length of a V-take

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Creating an Audio CD

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Writing audio data

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About CD-R/CD-RW discs

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Recording audio data by project

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Playing an Audio CD

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Finalizing a CD-R/CD-RW Disc

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Erasing a CD-RW Disc

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Recording audio data by album

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Project Backup/Restore

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Storing single projects on external media

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Storing all projects on external media

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Reading a stored project from external media

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Deleting backup data

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Formatting an External Storage Device

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Returning the MRS-1044CD to the Factory

Default Condition

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Troubleshooting

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List of Additional Effect Patches in MRS-1044CD/

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Contents

Contents

Information for users of the
MRS-1044CD model

Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM MRS-1044CD

Multitrack Recording Studio

(subsequently referred to

as "

the MRS-1044CD"). In addition to containing the

same features as the MRS-1044, the MRS-1044CD also

incorporates a CD-R/RW drive for further enhanced

versatility.

The MRS-1044CD comes with the following two manuals.

Explains all features and functions that are common to the

MRS-1044 and the MRS-1044CD. We recommend that

you read the entire manual to familiarize yourself with

multitrack recording principles and concepts.

Explains the parts of the MRS-1044CD and describes

functions added in version 2.0 of the MRS-1044 series.

Version 2.0 is installed by default in the MRS-1044CD

model. Therefore you should refer both to the MRS-1044

Operation Manual and to this document for information on

operating the device.

• For connection of an external ZIP drive, MO drive, or
other SCSI device mentioned in this manual, the
separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 is
required.

• The SIB-01 may be supplied with a CD-ROM for
updating the system to Version 1.2, but if the current
system is already running Version 2.0, there is no need to
perform this update.

Information for users who have
upgraded from MRS-1044 version

1.x to version 2.0

The section starting on page 6 of this manual explains

functions and operation steps that are added in version 2.0.

• For connection of an external CD-R/RW drive, ZIP drive,
MO drive, or other SCSI device mentioned in this manual,
the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 is
required.

• The SIB-01 may be supplied with a CD-ROM for
updating the system to Version 1.2, but if the current
system is already running Version 2.0, there is no need to
perform this update.

Conventions used in this manual

Explanations in this manual which apply both to the MRS-

1044CD model and to the MRS-1044 model use the

expression "MRS-1044 series".

Explanations which apply only to the MRS-1044CD model

are marked with the following icon.

Explanations which apply only to the MRS-1044 model are

marked with the following icon.

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MRS-1044CD / MRS-1044 version 2.0
Supplemental Manual (this document)

MRS-1044 Operation Manual

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Introduction

Introduction

This documentation serves both as "MRS-1044CD Supplemental Manual" for users who have purchased the

MRS-1044CD model and as "MRS-1044 Series version 2.0 Supplemental Manual" for users who have upgraded

the MRS-1044 from version 1.x to version 2.0.

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Parts and Functions

Parts and Functions

Rear panel

Top panel

For information on various sections and functions, please refer to the Operation Manual page 8 – 13.

Input section

Effect section

Display section

TRACK PARAMETER section

Control section

Rhythm section Fader section Transport section l

(1) Disc access indicator

Lights up when data are being read

(2) Eject hole

If the tray of the CD-R/RW drive does not come out, insert

a pointed object such as a paper clip or a piece of wire into

this hole to forcibly eject the disc.

(3) Eject button

Pressing this button opens the tray of the CD-R/RW drive.

CD-R/RW drive section

(1) (2) (3)

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Front panel

Side panel

This slot is designed for installation of a separately available

SCSI board or USB board.

COMPACT

ReWritable

High Speed

CD-R/RW drive section

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Additional master track

Separately from the normal record/play tracks (1 – 10),

there is a stereo master track. The signal recorded on this

pair of tracks is the same as supplied at the [OUTPUT]

jacks.

For example, you could use tracks 1 – 10 and the rhythm

section (drum kit + bass program) as sources for bouncing

onto the master track, which serves as a dedicated

mixdown track.

The master track again comprises 10 V-takes, letting you

create multiple versions of a final mix. Later, you can

compare the versions and pick the best one.

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Creating an audio CD

Using the CD-R/RW drive, you can write the master track

of one or several projects to a CD-R/CD-RW disc to create

an audio CD. Audio data for up to 99 songs can be stored

on a single CD-R/CD-RW disc, provided there is enough

space on the disc.

An audio CD created in this way can be played on a regular

CD player after the finalizing operation has been

performed.

Because the MRS-1044CD model incorporates a

CD-R/RW drive, an audio CD can be created

without any external equipment.

To create an audio CD with the MRS-1044

model, the separately available SCSI Interface

Board SIB-01 and an external CD-R/RW drive

are required.

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Project backup/restore

You can copy selected projects or all projects from the hard

disk of the MRS-1044 to media such as a CD-R/CD-RW

disc, ZIP disk, MO disk, or to another hard disk for

backup. Stored data can be read back (restored) to the

MRS-1044 series at any time.

When using CD-R/CD-RW discs or other removable media

such as MO or ZIP, large projects can be split to span

multiple volumes for backup and restore.

With the MRS-1044CD model, connection of an

external ZIP drive, MO drive, or hard disk

requires the separately available SCSI Interface

Board SIB-01, but backup/restore using CD-

R/CD-RW discs can be performed with the

integrated drive.

With the MRS-1044 model, connection of an

external ZIP drive, MO drive, hard disk, or CD-

R/RW drive requires the separately available

SCSI Interface Board SIB-01.

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V-take trimming

A new option is added to the track edit menu, allowing fine

adjustment of V-take start position and end position. For

example, when creating an audio CD, silent passages at the

start or end of the V-take can be cut.

CD

CD

Bounce

Master track

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Features of MRS-1044 Series version 2.0

Features of MRS-1044 Series version 2.0

Version 2.0 of the MRS-1044 series adds the following functions.

Compatible drives

Specifications for SCSI devices that can be connected to

the MRS-1044 series are as follows.

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Type

MO (Magneto-optical disk) drive (128 MB, 230

MB, 540 MB), ZIP drive (100 MB, 250 MB),

hard disk drive (2.1 – 80 GB)

CD-R/RW drive, MO (Magneto-optical disk)

drive (128 MB, 230 MB, 540 MB), ZIP drive

(100 MB, 250 MB), hard disk drive

(2.1 – 80 GB)

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Interface

SCSI-2

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Confirmed models

CD-R/RW drive: PLEXTOR PX-W1210TSE

For a list of other models, please visit the ZOOM

Corporation web site (http://www.zoom.co.jp).

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Available functions

• "Confirmed" refers to the fact that normal operation was
confirmed with a production unit purchased by ZOOM
Corporation. It is not guaranteed that all functions will
operate with these specific models.

• ZOOM Corporation does not accept any responsibility
whatsoever for any kind of damage arising from the use
of the above SCSI devices, whether they be direct or
indirect from any third parties.

When the SIB-01 is installed in the MRS-

1044CD and an external CD-R/RW drive is

connected, it is not possible to use this drive

simultaneously with the integrated CD-R/RW

drive.

Connection of SCSI Devices

To connect the MRS-1044 series (with SIB-01 installed) to

a SCSI device, proceed as follows.

1.

Make sure that power to the MRS-1044 series and

the external SCSI device is turned off. Then

connect the SCSI connector on the SIB-01 to the

SCSI connector of the SCSI device, using a SCSI

cable.

The SCSI cable should be a high-impedance type and

should be as short as possible. The use of an inferior cable

can lead to malfunction and damage.

2.

Mount the terminator on the external SCSI device.

The "terminator" is a special resistor that must be present

on the last device in a SCSI chain. Some devices have a

terminator built in. In such a case, set the switch for the

terminator to ON.

3.

Set the SCSI ID of the external device to any

number from 0 – 6.

The "SCSI ID" is a number from 0 to 7 that serves to

identify a device in a SCSI chain. Because the SCSI ID of

the MRS-1044 series (SIB-01) is fixed to "7", the setting

range for an external SCSI device connected to the

MRS-1044 is 0 – 6.

4.

Turn power on in the following sequence external

SCSI device

➔ MRS-1044 series.

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Connection of External SCSI Devices

Connection of External SCSI Devices

External SCSI devices can be connected to the MRS-1044 series version 2.0 when the separately available SCSI Interface

Board SIB-01 is installed.

CD

D-sub half-pitch 50-pin cable

SCSI connector
on SIB-01

MRS-1044 series

SCSI

connector

Terminator

SCSI
connecto

Create

audio CD

CD-R/RW drive Yes Yes Yes
MO drive No Yes Yes
ZIP drive No Yes Yes
Hard disk No Yes No

Backup/

restore

Backup/restore over

multiple media volumes

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CD

External SCSI device

5.

When turning power off, proceed in the sequence

MRS-1044 series

➔ external SCSI device.

• While a SCSI device is connected, make sure that its
power is turned on when using the MRS-1044 series.
Otherwise, operation of the MRS-1044 series may
become instable.

The maximum number of SCSI devices that
can be connected to the MRS-1044 is two
(one CD-R/RW drive and one other SCSI
device). Take care that there are no SCSI ID
conflicts. For optimum operation stability, it
is highly recommended to connect and use
only one SCSI device at a time.

The maximum number of SCSI devices that
can be connected to the MRS-1044CD
besides the integrated CD-R/RW drive is
one.

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Connection of External SCSI Devices

What is the master track?

The master track is a stereo track that is separate from the

normal tracks 1 – 10. It is designed to be used as a

mixdown track for the final stereo mix, and it can also be

used for creating an audio CD.

When the master track is set to the recording mode, it will

record the signal after the MASTER fader (the same signal

as supplied at the [OUTPUT] jacks). For example, you

could mix tracks 1 – 10 and the rhythm section (drum kits

+ bass program) and bounce the result onto the master

track.

When the master track is played, the signal is inserted just

before the MASTER fader. (At this time, the DRUM,

BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10 channels are muted.) The

MASTER fader can be used to adjust the volume, and the

signal can be monitored at the [OUTPUT] jacks.

In the MRS-1044 series, one master track can be used per

project. Like ordinary tracks, the master track also

comprises 10 V-takes. This lets you create multiple

versions with a different mixing balance, and select the

best V-take later. A master track recorded in this way can

be used as source material for creating an audio CD. (The

selected V-take of a master track in a project can be written

to CD-R/CD-RW.)

Basic master track operation

To switch between recording and playback of the master

track, the MASTER status key in the fader section is used.

Each push of this key cycles through the following modes.

In some conditions, the MASTER status key functions as a

master track selector key. For example, at the V-take

selection screen (ERASE) or a menu included in the track

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Master Track Operation

This section explains how to use the master track capability that has been added in version 2.0.

Master Track Operation

Master track

CD-R/CD-RW

Project

Project

Project

V-take

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

1 2 3 4 5 6

Track

7/8 9/10

Master

track

Master

track

Master

track

= Currently
selected V-take

Muted

Master track

MASTER

status key

Master track

status

Other channels

Effect

Out Lit red Lit green

Record/play Record
disabled enabled

Normal Normal Muted

Normal Normal Off

Play enabled

edit menu (TRIM), pressing the MASTER key causes an

"M" to appear at the track number position. This indicates

that the master track has been selected for the operation.

TRIM is a function that was added in version 1.2. It serves
for trimming unwanted portions at the beginning and end of
a track. For details, see page 12.

Mixdown using master track

This section explains how to mix tracks 1 – 10 of the

recorder section and the rhythm section (drum kit + bass

program) onto the stereo master track (bounce).

First, you must select the V-take of the master track that

yor plan to record onto.

1.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT".

2.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY BOUNCE", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

3.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "BOUNCE REC TAKE", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

4.

Verify that "CURRENT" is shown on the second line

of the display.

This screen selects the V-take to be bounced to. When

"CURRENT" is shown, the currently selected V-take will

be used for recording. If another setting is shown, the

bounced material may be recorded on an unexpected track.

Turn the dial to switch to the "CURRENT" indication.

5.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

The UTILITY BOUNCE menu also comprises a REC TR
screen for selecting whether recorded tracks are played
when executing a bounce, but this setting has no effect
when playing a bounce on the master track.

6.

Press the display section [V-TAKE] key.

The [V-TAKE] key will light, and a screen will appear in

which you can switch the V-take for each track.

7.

Press the MASTER status key.

The master track is selected as the target track. The display

shows the number and the name of the V-take currently

selected for the master track. (For unrecorded V-takes, the

name field reads "NO DATA".)

You can also select the master track by moving the cursor
to the track number and turning the dial fully to the right.

8.

To switch to a different V-take, use the cursor

[

E

]/[R] keys to cause the V-take number to blink,

and turn the dial to select 1 – 10.

9.

When V-take selection is completed, press the

[EXIT] key.

The light of the [V-TAKE] key goes out, and the main

screen returns.

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Selecting the master track V-take

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V-take 1 of master track

HINT

V-take selected for master track

V-take name ("NO DATA" if unrecorded)

Mix the channels DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10 as

desired, for bouncing onto the master track.

1.

In the main screen, press the MASTER status key

several times, until the key is lit in red.

Recording on the master track is now

possible. At the same time, the

[BOUNCE] key also lights up and the

bounce function is activated.

The other channels and effects of the

mixer section continue to operate as

before.

2.

Press the PLAY [R] key to play back the song, and

adjust the mixing balance of each track.

While watching the L/R level meters, adjust the DRUM,

BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8 and 9/10 channel faders and the

MASTER faders so that the L/R level meters do not clip.

3.

Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning

of the song, and then hold down the REC [

O

] key

and press the PLAY [

R

] key.

Recording on the master track will begin.

• The signal recorded on the master track is the signal after
the MASTER fader (the same signal as supplied at the
[OUTPUT] jacks).

• When an insert effect or send/return effect is used, the
recorded signal reflects effect processing.

4.

When you have finished recording, press the STOP

[

P

] key.

The Bounce function will be turned off.

• When bouncing onto the master track, any previous
content of the master track will be erased. Overdubbing
is not possible.

• Always start bouncing from the beginning of a song. If
recording is started halfway through a song, that position
will become the start of the master track.

Master track playback

To play the recorded master track and check the contents,

proceed as follows.

1.

In the main screen, press the MASTER status key

several times, until the key is lit in green.

When the MASTER status key is lit in

green, all other status keys go out. In

this condition, the other channels are

muted, and all effects are off.

2.

Verify that the counter on the display is at the start

position.

If not, press the ZERO [U] key.

While the MASTER status key is lit in green, all transport
keys except the REC [

O] key operate normally.

3.

Press the PLAY [R] key.

The master track is played from the beginning.

You can use the MASTER fader to adjust the volume.

4.

To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key.

5.

To return the MRS-1044 series to the normal

condition, press the MASTER status key so that the

key goes out.

Muting of the other channels except the master track and

muting of the rhythm section channels is canceled, and the

other status keys return to the previous condition.

HINT

Green

Bouncing onto the master track

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Red

HINT

NOTE

1.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

2.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY TR EDIT", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The track edit menu appears.

3.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "TR EDIT TRIM", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The screen for selecting the track/V-take appears.

4.

Use the dial and the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to select

the track/V-take for trimming.

In the indication "TR xx- yy", "xx" stands for the track

number and "yy" for the V-take number. Use the dial to

select the track number (1 – 10) and the cursor [

Q]/[W]

keys to select the V-take number (1 – 10).

Turning the dial further to the right when track 10 is

selected brings up a screen for selecting dual odd/even

tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10) and the master track

(MASTER).

When dual tracks or the master track are selected, the

current V-take for each track is automatically selected for

trimming.

5.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The screen for specifying the V-take start point appears.

6.

Move the start point back as required, and press

the [ENTER] key.

The screen for specifying the V-take end point appears.

For details on how to specify the position, refer to page 39
of the MRS-1044 operation manual.

7.

Using the same method, move the end point

forward as required, and press the [ENTER] key.

By pressing the PLAY [R] key in the transport section of

the MRS-1044, you can play the range from the specified

start point to the specified end point.

The start point cannot be moved forward from the original
position, and the end point cannot be moved backward
from the original position.

8.

When the end point has been specified, press the

[ENTER] key.

The indication "TrTrim SURE?" appears on the display, to

verify the trimming process.

After the start point and end point have been specified, the
original audio data is still available until the [ENTER] key is
pressed in step 9. By pressing the [EXIT] key you can move
back through the steps one by one and make corrections if

HINT

NOTE

HINT

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Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming)

Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming)

The start position and end position of a recorded V-take for tracks 1 – 10 and the master track can be adjusted, to cut unneeded

waveform data. This is useful for removing silent portions from a V-take before writing it to CD-R/CD-RW disc.

When track 1/2 is selected

When master track is selected

needed.

9.

To execute the trimming process, press the

[ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process,

press the [EXIT] key instead.

When you press the [ENTER] key, data outside of the

specified start point to end point range is deleted.

When the trimming operation is finished, the display

indication changes to "COMPLETE".

When the start point is moved back, the entire V-take is
shifted to the front.

10.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

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Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming)

New start point New end point

Selected

V-take

Writing audio data

When writing audio data onto a CD-R/CD-RW disc, the

currently selected V-take of the master track of each project

is used as the source. Therefore the entire project must first

be bounced onto the master track. (For information on the

bounce procedure, see page 11.)

There are two ways of writing audio data to a CD-R/CD-

RW disc.

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Writing by project

This method involves selecting a single project and writing

the master track of that project to disc. When using this

method, as long as the CD-R/CD-RW disc has not been

finalized, it is possible to call up another project and add

audio data later.

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Writing by album

This method involves first creating a list for the audio CD

(called an "album") which contains information about

master tracks from various projects that are to be included.

The CD is then written in one operation, and finalizing is

automatically performed, so that no more audio data can be

added later.

"Finalizing" an audio CD refers to the procedure of making
it playable on an ordinary CD player. After it has been
finalized, no more data can be added to a CD-R/CD-RW
disc.

• The waveform data of the currently selected V-take of the
master track is recorded as is on the audio CD. Note that
the setting of the MASTER fader has no effect on the
recorded data.

• It is not possible to specify just a portion of the master
track for recording. If necessary, use the trimming
function (p. 12) to cut unneeded sections before and after
the desired portion.

About CD-R/CD-RW discs

When creating an audio CD in the MRS-1044 series, you

can select either CD-R or CD-RW discs as media. The

features of the two disc types are described below.

●

CD-R

This media type allows only one-time recording or adding

of data. Once data has been written, it cannot be changed

or erased. CD-R discs are available in 650 MB and 700

MB capacities.

To newly write audio data to disc, a blank CD-R is

required. As long as the disc has not been finalized, it is

possible to add further audio data.

●

CD-RW

This media type allows recording, adding, and bulk-erasing

of data. CD-RW discs are also available in 650 MB and

700 MB capacities.

To newly write audio data to disc, a blank or completely

erased CD-RW is required. (For information on how to

erase a CD-RW, see page 18.) As long as the disc has not

been finalized, it is possible to add audio data.

An audio CD created with a CD-RW disc cannot be played

in an ordinary CD player.

Recording audio data by project

You can select one project and write the contents of its

master track to a CD-R/CD-RW disc.

Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to

the SIB-01 and turned on.

1.

Verify that a suitable disc is inserted in the CD-

R/RW drive.

To write new audio data, use a blank CD-R/CD-RW or a

completely erased CD-RW.

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This section describes how you can create an audio CD by writing the master track of a project onto a CD-R/CD-RW disc in

the CD-R/RW drive.

To create an audio CD with the MRS-1044 model, the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01

and an external SCSI CD-R/RW drive are required.

Creating an Audio CD

HINT

NOTE

To add audio data, use a CD-R/CD-RW which has not been

finalized.

2.

Select the project to be used as write source.

Verify that a recorded V-take is selected for the master

track of that project. If necessary, use the trimming

function to cut unneeded sections before and after the

desired portion of the V-take.

3.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT".

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-

1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW

drive. Check the power on/off condition of the

drive and the SCSI connection.

5.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "CD-R/RW BURN CD", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The duration of the source V-takes is shown at the bottom

of the display in hours (H), minutes (M), seconds (S), and

milliseconds (MS).

6.

To check the remaining write capacity of the disc,

press the cursor [

W

] key.

The indication at the bottom of the display changes to show

the remaining capacity of the disc. Pressing the cursor [

Q]

key returns to the previous display.

7.

To audition the source master track, press the

PLAY [

R

] key. To stop playback, press the STOP

[

P

] key.

8.

Press the [ENTER] key twice.

The display indication changes as follows.

9.

To carry out the write process, press the [ENTER]

key.

Writing to the CD-R/CD-RW disc begins. During the write

process, the indication "wait..." is shown on the display. On

the lower part of the display, you can check the progress of

the write operation.

When the write process is finished, the display indication

changes to "COMPLETE".

• If you press the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, the
display returns to the condition of the previous step.

• The fastest writing speed supported by the connected
CD-R/RW drive will automatically be selected.

10.

When writing is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The system returns to the condition of step 5. To add more

audio data, select the project with the desired source data

and then repeat the above steps.

• When a new track is added, a pause of 2 seconds is
created automatically.

• As long as the CD-R/CD-RW disc has not been finalized,
the disc cannot be played on an ordinary CD player. (For
information on how to audition a non-finalized CD-R/CD­RW disc, refer to the next section.)

11.

To terminate the write process and return to the

main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.

NOTE

HINT

Number of track on disc to be written

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Playing an Audio CD

To play an audio CD inserted in the CD-R/RW drive,

proceed as follows. This method can also be used to

audition a CD-R/CD-RW disc to which audio data was

written.

A non-finalized CD-R/CD-RW disc cannot be played by any
other method.

Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to

the SIB-01 and turned on.

1.

Verify that a suitable disc is inserted in the CD-

R/RW drive.

2.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

3.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-

1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW

drive. Check the power on/off condition of the

drive and the SCSI connection.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "CD-R/RW PLAYER", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The display indicates the following information.

(1)Track number

Indicates the number of the track on the audio CD or CD-

R/CD-RW disc.

(2)Playback method

Indicates the currently selected audio CD playback

method. "D" stands for digital playback and "A" for analog

playback.

(3)Finalize status

When a "*" symbol is shown here, a non-finalized CD-

R/CD-RW disc is inserted.

(4)Current location

The location in the current track is shown here in hours

(H), minutes (M), and seconds (S).

5.

Use the FF [Y] key and REW [T] key to select the

track to be played.

While the above indication is shown, the FF [Y] and REW

[

T] keys can be used to select the track on the CD.

The FF [

Y] key selects the next track and the REW [T]

key selects the previous track.

6.

Use the cursor [W]/[Q] keys to select the playback

method (MRS-1044 only).

On the MRS-1044, each push of the cursor

[

W]/[Q] keys toggles between the following

two methods.

●

D (Digital playback)

The digital audio signal of the CD is read into the MRS-

1044 and becomes available at the rear panel [OUTPUT]

jacks (DIGITAL, PHONES, MASTER L/R). (Default

setting)

●

A (Analog playback)

The audio signal of the CD is reproduced via the

headphone and line outputs of the CD-R/RW drive.

On the MRS-1044CD, only digital playback is

possible. Note that the CD playback output will

be cut off if you select "A" (analog playback).

7.

To control CD playback/stop, use the transport

section keys of the MRS-1044 series.

While the above indication is shown, the transport section

keys of the MRS-1044 series operate as follows.

●

PLAY [R] key

Playback of the selected track starts. Pressing the key

during analog playback sets the system to pause mode.

CD

NOTE

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(1) (2) (3)

(4)

●

STOP [P] key

Playback stops, and the system returns to the beginning of

the current track.

●

FF [Y] key

Playback stops, and the system jumps to the beginning of

the next track.

●

REW [T] key

Playback stops, and the system jumps to the beginning of

the previous track.

During audio CD playback, the fader, EQ, reverb, chorus,

and panning settings except the MASTER fader have no

effect.

When "A" (analog playback) is selected as

playback method, the MASTER fader is

inactive. While playback is in progress, it is not

possible to switch between analog and digital

playback.

8.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Finalizing a CD-R/CD-RW Disc

"Finalizing" a CD-R/CD-RW disc to which audio data

were written refers to the procedure of making it playable

on an ordinary CD player.

After a CD-R/CD-RW disc has been finalized, no more
tracks can be added to it. Perform the following operation
with care.

Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to

the SIB-01 and turned on.

1.

Verify that a non-finalized CD-R/CD-RW disc is

inserted in the CD-R/RW drive.

2.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

3.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-

1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW

drive. Check the power on/off condition of the

drive and the SCSI connection.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "CD-R/RW FINALIZE", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The display indicates the following information.

(1)Total tracks

Indicates the total number of tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW

disc.

(2)Play time

Indicates the total playing time of all tracks on the CD-

R/CD-RW disc (including pauses) in hours (H), minutes

(M), and seconds (S).

5.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display now shows the indication "FINALIZ SURE?".

6.

To carry out the finalizing process, press the

[ENTER] key once more.

The finalizing process starts. During the operation, the

display shows "FINALIZ wait...".

When the finalizing process is finished, the display

indication changes to "FINALIZ COMPLETE".

The CD-R/CD-RW disc can now be played on an ordinary

CD player. However, no more tracks can be added to it.

By erasing the entire disc, a CD-RW disc can be used
again after finalizing. Refer to the explanation in the next
section.

7.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

HINT

NOTE

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(1)

(2)

Erasing a CD-RW Disc

All information on a CD-RW disc (audio data or backup

data) can be erased, thereby returning the disc to the blank

state.

Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to

the SIB-01 and turned on.

1.

Verify that a CD-R/CD-RW disc is inserted in the

CD-R/RW drive.

2.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

3.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-

1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW

drive. Check the power on/off condition of the

drive and the SCSI connection.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "CD-R/RW CDRW ERS", and then press

the [ENTER] key.

The display indication changes to "CdrwErs NORMAL".

5.

Use the cursor [W]/[Q] keys to select one of the

following two CD-RW erase methods.

●

NORMAL (Default setting)

Information from all areas of the disc is erased. This

operation takes longer than the QUICK erase operation, but

all contents of the disc are reliably erased. This method is

recommended. (Required time is max. 74 minutes for a 650

MB disc and 80 minutes for a 700 MB disc.)

●

QUICK

Only the track information on the CD-RW disc is erased.

The operation takes a few minutes.

6.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display now shows the indication "CdrwErs SURE?".

7.

To carry out the erase process, press the [ENTER]

key once more.

The erase process starts. During the operation, the display

shows "CdrwErs wait...".

When the erasing process is finished, the display indication

changes to "CdrwErs COMPLETE".

8.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Recording audio data by album

This method involves creating a list for the audio CD

(called an "album") which contains information about

master tracks from various projects that are to be included.

The CD-R/CD-RW disc is then written in a single

operation.

Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to

the SIB-01 and turned on.

1.

Verify that a suitable disc is inserted in the CD-

R/RW drive.

To write new audio data, use a blank CD-R/CD-RW or a

completely erased CD-RW.

To add audio data, use a CD-R/CD-RW which has not been

finalized.

2.

Verify that the correct V-takes are selected for the

master tracks of the projects to be recorded.

When writing audio data as an album, the currently

selected V-takes of the master tracks of all selected projects

are used as source material.

When an unrecorded V-take is selected for a master track,
that project cannot be selected as a recording source.

3.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT".

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

NOTE

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If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-

1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW

drive. Check the power on/off condition of the

drive and the SCSI connection.

5.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "CD-R/RW ALBUM", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The screen for selecting projects to include in the album

appears.

This screen indicates that no project is currently selected.

6.

Turn the dial to select the project to be used as

track 1 of the album, and press the [ENTER] key.

The screen changes as follows.

(1)Project number

(2)Project name

This shows the name and number of the project to be used

as recording source.

(3)Track number

This shows the track number to be used as write target on

the CD-R/CD-RW disc.

(4)Master track duration

This shows the length of the currently selected V-take of

the master track in the above project.

Only projects with a master track for which a recorded
V-take is selected are shown. If a desired project name
does not come up, check whether a recorded V-take was
selected for its master track.

7.

When the project for track 1 has been selected, use

the cursor [

R

] key to move to track 2.

The screen changes as follows.

This screen indicates that currently no project is selected

for track 2 and later.

8.

Use the dial to select the project to be used as

track 2 of the album.

9.

In the same way, select projects for track 3 and

subsequent tracks.

The maximum allowable number of tracks is 99, provided

that there is enough free capacity on the disc.

• To check the capacity of the disc

Press the [W] key. The remaining time of the disc appears

in the lower part of the display. To return to the previous

screen, press the [

Q] key.

• To audition the master track

Press the PLAY [R] key. The master track of the project

currently shown on the display is played. To stop playback,

press the STOP [

P] key.

NOTE

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(1)

(2) (3)

(4)

• To change projects in an album

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select the track number for

which you want to change the project and use the dial to

select another project.

• To delete a project from an album

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select the track number

whose project you want to delete and press the [EDIT] key.

The message "DELETE SURE?" appears on the screen.

To delete the project from the album list, press the

[ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the

[EXIT] key instead. When a project is deleted, the

following tracks are moved up by one position.

• To delete all projects from an album

At the screen for deleting a project in a track, press the

[EDIT] key and then the cursor [

W

] key. The message

"ALL DEL SURE?" appears on the screen.

To delete all projects from the album list, press the

[ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the

[EXIT] key instead.

10.

When you have stored all desired projects in the

album, press the [ENTER] key twice.

The display changes as follows.

11.

To carry out the burn process, press the [ENTER]

key once more.

Writing to the CD-R/CD-RW disc starts, and the display

changes as follows. The lower part of the display indicates

the progress of the write operation.

When the write process is completed, the disc is ejected,

and the message "ALBUM NEXT?" appears on the screen.

12.

If you wish to write another disc, press the [ENTER]

key. To terminate the process, press the [EXIT] key.

The screen returns to the condition of step 4.

13.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Total number of tracks with projects

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Track number

DELETE

Track01

Proj001

Track01

Proj001

Track02

Proj015

Track02

Proj015

Track03

Proj003

Track05

Proj023

Track05

Proj023

END OF

Proj

END OF

Proj

Storing single projects on external
media (backup by project)

You can copy a specific project to a disc in the CD-R/RW

drive or to an external SCSI device for backup. The

following devices can be used.

• Internal CD-R/RW drive (MRS-1044CD only)

• External CD-R/RW drive (MRS-1044 only)

• MO (Magneto-optical disk) drive (128 MB, 230 MB,

540 MB)

• ZIP drive (100 MB, 250 MB)

• Hard disk (2.1 – 80 GB)

Depending on the type of media used for backup, you can

have a large project span several media volumes, or add

backup data for a separate project on one media volume.

The following table shows the available backup methods

for various media.

*1 Only possible with blank disc

*2 You can use an unformatted disc or a disc where all

data have been erased.

*3 Only possible with disk formatted in MRS-1044 series.

(For information on formatting media, refer to page 34.)
Even if the media already contains a MRS-1044 series
backup, you can add more if there is still capacity on
the disk.

For a list of compatible drive brands and models, please visit
the ZOOM Corporation web site (http://www.zoom.co.jp).

1.

When an external SCSI device is used as the

backup target, verify that the device is connected

to the MRS-1044 series and turned on.

2.

When using a CD-R/RW drive, MO drive, or ZIP

drive for backup, make sure that a suitable disk is

inserted.

3.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-1044 series
has not properly recognized the SCSI device. Check the
power on/off condition of the device and the SCSI
connection.

5.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "BACKUP SAVE", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The screen for selecting the project for backup appears.

If the unit detects that both a CD-R/RW drive and another

SCSI device are connected, a screen to select the backup

target appears when you press the [ENTER] key in step 5.

Use the cursor [

E]/[R] keys to select "CD-R/RW" (to

back up to the CD-R/RW drive) or "ExtDRV" (to back up

to another SCSI device), and press the [ENTER] key.

6.

Turn the dial to select a project, and press the

[ENTER] key.

The required storage capacity for backing up that project is

shown on the display (in MB).

When the target device is a hard disk and the capacity of
the hard disk is smaller than the project size, backup
cannot be executed.

NOTE

NOTE

HINT

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Project Backup/Restore

This section describes how to copy projects of the MRS-1044 series to a CD-R/CD-RW disc, to another media type, or to an

external hard disk for backup/restore.

Adding backup data

CD-R (*1) No Yes
CD-RW (*2) No Yes
MO (*3) Yes Yes
ZIP (*3) Yes Yes
Hard disk (*3) Yes No

Backup/restore spanning

several volumes

Size of project (required for backup)

7.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The name of the directory to be used for backup appears.

The "directory" (also called "folder") is a hierarchical unit

that will be created on the backup media when the backup

is executed. All data for the project are stored in that

directory.

In the default condition, the directory name is "PROJxxx"

(where xxx is the project number). This can be changed as

desired. (The currently flashing character can be edited.)

8.

If required, use the cursor [E]/[R] keys and the

dial to edit the directory name, and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The display now shows the indication "SAVE SURE?".

The following characters can be selected.
Numerals: 0 – 9 Letters: A – Z Symbol: _ (Under score)

The subsequent screens and operation steps are slightly

different, depending on which kind of drive is selected as

backup target.

■

Backing up to a hard disk

9.

To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If

you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT]

key instead.

While the backup is in progress, the indication "SAVE

wait..." is shown on the display. When the backup is

finished, the display indication changes to "SAVE

COMPLETE".

If the hard disk becomes full before the end of the backup
process, the indication "SAVE FULL" appears on the
display and the backup is aborted. Press the EXIT] key to
return to the previous screen.

10.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

■

Backing up to CD-R/RW drive

9.

To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If

you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT]

key instead.

When backup starts, the disc number and the indication

"wait..." appear on the display.

When the project size is larger than the capacity of one

CD-R/CD-RW media volume, the disc will be ejected after

it has been filled up, and a message prompting the user to

insert the next CD-R/CD-RW disc appears.

10.

When the above message appears, insert a new

CD-R/CD-RW disc, and press the [ENTER] key.

The backup operation resumes. The new disc number and

the indication "wait..." appear on the display.

To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key to bring up

the indication "CANCEL?" on the screen, and then press

the [ENTER] key.

• When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to
note the disc number on the case and label of the disc.

• During restore, CD-R/CD-RW discs must be inserted in
the same order as during backup. Otherwise correct
restore is not possible.

11.

Repeat the above steps until the entire project is

backed up.

When the backup is finished, the display indication

changes to "SAVE COMPLETE".

12.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

■

Backing up to ZIP or MO drive

9.

To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If

you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT]

key instead.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

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Directory name

Disc number

When backup starts, the disk number and the indication

"wait..." appear on the display.

When the project size is larger than the capacity of one ZIP

or MO media volume, the disk will be ejected after it has

been filled up, and a message prompting the user to insert

the next ZIP or MO disk appears.

10.

When the above message appears, insert a new

ZIP or MO disk, and press the [ENTER] key.

The backup operation resumes. The new disk number and

the indication "wait..." appear on the display.

To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key to bring up

the indication "CANCEL?" on the screen, and then press

the [ENTER] key.

• When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to
note the disk number on the case and label.

• During restore, ZIP or MO disks must be inserted in the
same order as during backup. Otherwise correct restore
is not possible.

11.

Repeat the above steps until the entire project is

backed up.

When the backup is finished, the display indication

changes to "SAVE COMPLETE".

12.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Storing all projects on external
media (backup of entire hard
disk)

You can copy the entire contents of the hard disk in the

MRS-1044 series to an external SCSI device.

If a project does not fit onto disk (or other form of media),

the project will be copied onto separate volumes that will

begin with lower numbers.

When backing up the entire hard disk, a directory named
"PROJxxx" (where xxx is the project number) will be
created on the backup target for each project. Proceed with
care, because any existing directory on the target with the
same name will be overwritten.

1.

When an external SCSI device is used as backup

target, verify that the device is connected to the

MRS-1044 series and turned on.

2.

When using a CD-R/RW drive, MO drive, or ZIP

drive, insert a suitable media into the drive.

3.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-

1044 has not properly recognized the SCSI

device. Check the power on/off condition of the

drive and the SCSI connection.

5.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "BACKUP AllSave", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the unit detects that both a CD-R/RW drive and another

SCSI device are connected, a screen to select the backup

target appears when you press the [ENTER] key in step 5.

6.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select "CD-R/RW"

(to back up to the CD-R/RW drive) or "ExtDRV" (to

NOTE

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Disk number

PRJ 000

PRJ 001

PRJ 000
PRJ 001
PRJ 002
PRJ 003
PRJ 004

MRS-1044 series

Backup

PRJ 001

PRJ 002

PRJ 002
PRJ 003

PRJ 004

1st disc

2nd disc

3rd disc

NOTE

back up to another SCSI device), and press the

[ENTER] key.

The required storage capacity for backing up all projects is

shown on the display (in MB).

When the target device is a hard disk and the size of the
hard disk is smaller than the capacity indicated here,
backup cannot be carried out.

7.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The screen changes as follows.

The subsequent screens and operation steps are slightly

different, depending on which kind of drive is selected as

backup target.

■

Backing up to a hard disk

8.

To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If

you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT]

key instead.

While the backup is in progress, the indication "AllSave

wait..." is shown on the display. When the backup is

finished, the display indication changes to "AllSave

COMPLETE".

If the hard disk becomes full before the end of the backup
process, the indication "SAVE FULL" appears on the
display and the backup is aborted. Press the EXIT] key to
return to the previous screen.

9.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

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Backing up to CD-R/RW drive

8.

To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If

you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT]

key instead.

When you press the [ENTER] key, backup starts from the

project with the lowest number and continues towards

higher numbers. The current project number and the

indication "wait..." appear on the display.

When the backup size is larger than the capacity of one

CD-R/CD-RW media volume, the disc will be ejected after

it has been filled up, and a message prompting the user to

insert the next CD-R/CD-RW disc appears.

The number shown at bottom right indicates how many

projects have been stored on that disc.

9.

When the above message appears, insert a new

CD-R/CD-RW disc, and press the [ENTER] key.

The backup operation resumes. The new disc number and

the indication "wait..." appear on the display.

• When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to
note the disc number and the stored projects on the case
and label of the disc.

• During restore, discs must be inserted in the same order
as during backup. Otherwise correct restore is not
possible. Proceed with care.

• Also when the entire hard disk was backed up, the
restore operation is performed for individual projects.

10.

Repeat the above steps until all projects are

backed up.

When the backup is finished, the display indication

changes to "SAVE COMPLETE".

11.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

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Backing up to ZIP or MO drive

8.

To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If

you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT]

key instead.

When you press the [ENTER] key, backup starts from the

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

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Project Backup/Restore

Capacity required for backup

Disc number

Number of project currently being stored

Number of last stored project

project with the lowest number and continues towards

higher numbers. The current project number and the

indication "wait..." appear on the display.

When the backup size is larger than the capacity of one ZIP

or MO media volume, the disk will be ejected after it has

been filled up, and a message prompting the user to insert

the next disk appears.

The number shown at bottom right indicates how many

projects have been stored on that disk.

9.

When the above message appears, insert a new

disk, and press the [ENTER] key.

The backup operation resumes. The new disk number and

the indication "wait..." appear on the display.

• When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to
note the disk number and the stored projects on the case
and label of the disk.

• During restore, disks must be inserted in the same order
as during backup. Otherwise correct restore is not
possible. Proceed with care.

• Also when the entire hard disk was backed up, the
restore operation is performed for individual projects.

10.

Repeat the above steps until all projects are

backed up.

When the backup is finished, the display indication

changes to "SAVE COMPLETE".

11.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Reading a stored project from
external media (restore)

You can re-load any project that was stored on an external

SCSI device back into the hard disk of the MRS-1044

series.

The screens and operation steps are slightly different,

depending on which kind of drive is used as the restore

source.

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Restoring from a CD-R/RW drive

Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to

the SIB-01 and turned on.

1.

Verify that a CD-R/CD-RW disc is inserted in the

CD-R/RW drive.

2.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

3.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-

1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW

drive. Check the power on/off condition of the

drive and the SCSI connection.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "BACKUP LOAD", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The indication "LOAD InsDisc1" appears on the display.

If the unit detects that both a CD-R/RW drive and another

SCSI device are connected, a screen to select the restore

source appears when you press the [ENTER] key in step 4.

Use the cursor [

E]/[R] keys to select "CD-R/RW".

5.

According to the backup method that was used,

insert the correct disc into the drive, and press the

[ENTER] key.

• When backup by project was performed

Insert disc number 1.

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Project Backup/Restore

Disc number

Number of project currently being stored

Number of last stored project

NOTE

• When backup of entire hard disk was performed

Insert the disc which contains the first project to be

restored.

Also when the entire hard disk was backed up, the restore
operation is performed for individual projects.

The name of the project to be restored and the new project

number are shown on the display.

When restoring a project, the MRS-1044 series
automatically allocates a new project number. This prevents
accidentally deleting or overwriting an existing project on
the hard disk, even if it has the same name.

• To change the restore source disc, press the [EXIT] key.
Change the disc and then perform step 4 again.

• If a project backup spans several volumes, make sure
that the first disc inserted is the first disc for that project.
If another disc is inserted, the project name will not be
displayed.

6.

If you wish to check the restore source directory,

press the cursor [

W

] key.

The display indication changes to the directory name.

Pressing the cursor [

Q] key returns to the previous display.

7.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "LOAD SURE?" appears on the display, to

verify the restore process.

8.

To execute the restore process, press the [ENTER]

key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the

[EXIT] key instead.

When restore starts, the indication "LOAD wait..." appears

on the display.

When the project backup spans several CD-R/CD-RW

discs, a message prompting the user to insert the next disc

appears after data from the first disc have been read.

9.

When the above message appears, insert the next

CD-R/CD-RW disc, and press the [ENTER] key.

The restore operation resumes. The new disc number and

the indication "wait..." appear on the display.

To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key to bring up

the indication "CANCEL?" on the screen, and then press

the [ENTER ] key.

When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to
insert the discs in the same order as during backup.
Otherwise correct restoration is not possible.

10.

Repeat the above steps until the entire project is

restored.

When the restore operation is finished, the display

indication changes to "LOAD COMPLETE".

11.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

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Restoring from a ZIP or MO drive

1.

Verify that the ZIP or MO drive is properly

connected to the MRS-1044 series.

2.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

3.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-1044 series
has not properly recognized the ZIP or MO drive. Check the
power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI
connection.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "BACKUP LOAD", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The indication "LOAD InsDisk1" appears on the display.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

HINT

NOTE

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Project Backup/Restore

Project name Project number

Directory name

If the unit detects that both a CD-R/RW drive and another

SCSI device are connected, a screen to select the restore

source appears when you press the [ENTER] key in step 4.

Use the cursor [

E]/[R] keys to select "ExtDRV" and press

the [ENTER] key.

5.

Insert the ZIP or MO disk (disk number 1) with the

stored project into the drive, and press the

[ENTER] key.

The name of the project to be restored and the new project

number are shown on the display.

If you wish to check the restore source directory, press the

cursor [

W] key.

• If a project backup spans several volumes, make sure
that the first disk inserted is the first disk for that project.
If another disk is inserted, the project name will not be
displayed.

• To change the restore source disk, press the [EXIT] key
and repeat the procedure from step 4.

6.

Turn the dial to select a restore source project, and

press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "LOAD SURE?" appears on the display, to

verify the restore process.

7.

To execute the restore process, press the [ENTER]

key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the

[EXIT] key instead.

When restore starts, the indication "LOAD wait..." appears

on the display.

When the project backup spans several ZIP or MO disks, a

message prompting the user to insert the next disk appears

after data from the first disk have been read.

8.

When the above message appears, insert the next

ZIP or MO disk, and press the [ENTER] key.

The restore operation resumes. The new disk number and

the indication "wait..." appear on the display.

To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key to bring up

the indication "CANCEL?" on the screen, and then press

the [ENTER] key.

When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to
insert the disks in the same order as during backup.
Otherwise correct restore is not possible.

9.

Repeat the above steps until the entire project is

restored.

When the restore operation is finished, the display

indication changes to "LOAD COMPLETE".

10.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

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Restoring from a hard disk

1.

Verify that the hard disk is properly connected to

the MRS-1044 series.

2.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

3.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-1044 Series
has not properly recognized the hard disk. Check the
power on/off condition of the hard disk and the SCSI
connection.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "BACKUP LOAD", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The name of the project to be restored and the new project

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

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Project Backup/Restore

number are shown on the display. If you wish to check the

restore source directory, press the cursor [

W] key.

5.

Turn the dial to select a restore source project, and

press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "LOAD SURE?" appears on the display, to

verify the restore process.

6.

To execute the restore process, press the [ENTER]

key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the

[EXIT] key instead.

When restore starts, the indication "LOAD wait..." appears

on the display. When the restore operation is finished, the

display indication changes to "LOAD COMPLETE".

7.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Deleting backup data

You can delete backup data (directories) from the media

used for backup (ZIP disk or MO disk or hard disk), if the

data is no longer needed.

Data saved on a CD-R/CD-RW disc cannot be deleted. In
case of a CD-RW disc, it is possible to delete the entire
disc in one operation, for later reuse (

→ p. 18).

1.

Verify that the SCSI device is connected correctly

to the MRS-1044 series.

Once a directory has been deleted, it cannot be restored.
Take care not to accidentally delete a directory that you
may still need.

2.

When using a MO drive, or ZIP drive, make sure

that the correct disk is inserted.

3.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-1044 series
has not properly recognized the SCSI device. Check the
power on/off condition of the device and the SCSI
connection.

5.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "BACKUP DELETE", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The screen for selecting the project to delete appears.

6.

Turn the dial to select the project to be deleted,

and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "DELETE SURE?" appears on the display,

to verify the delete process.

7.

To execute the delete process, press the [ENTER]

key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the

[EXIT] key instead.

When delete starts, the indication "DELETE wait..."

appears on the display.

When the delete operation is finished, the display

indication changes to "DELETE COMPLETE".

8.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

• When wishing to delete backup data spanning several
media volumes, repeat the above procedure for each
volume.

• Always verify the directory name, to make sure that you
do not accidentally delete another project.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

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Project Backup/Restore

1.

Verify that the SCSI device is properly connected to

the MRS-1044 series.

2.

When using a MO or ZIP drive, make sure that a

suitable disk is inserted.

3.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

4.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-1044 series
has not properly recognized the SCSI device. Check the
power on/off condition of the device and the SCSI
connection.

5.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display

indicate "BACKUP FORMAT", and then press the

[ENTER] key.

The indication "FORMAT SURE?" appears on the display,

to verify the formatting process.

6.

To execute the formatting process, press the

[ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process,

press the [EXIT] key instead.

When formatting starts, the indication "FORMAT wait..."

appears on the display.

When formatting is finished, the display indication changes

to "FORMAT COMPLETE".

7.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

NOTE

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Formatting an External Storage Device

Formatting an External Storage Device

The MRS-1044 series can format a connected hard disk or media in a connected ZIP or MO drive. This is required before

using ZIP or MO media or a hard disk for the first time.

When formatting is executed, all data present on the media is lost and cannot be restored.
Take care not to accidentally format a disc which contains data that you wish to keep.

NOTE

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Returning the MRS-1044CD to the Factory Default Condition

Returning the MRS-1044CD to the Factory Default Condition

The model MRS-1044CD comes with a CD-ROM labeled "Recovery Disc". This section explains how to use this

disc for returning the unit to the factory default condition.

Caution! When the MRS-1044CD is returned to the factory default condition, all

projects created by the user will be deleted. Proceed with care. Back up all

project data that you want to keep.

1.

Verify that power to the MRS-1044CD is turned on.

Press the eject button on the front panel to open

the CD-R/RW drive tray.

2.

Place the supplied CD-ROM labeled "Recovery

Disc" on the tray, and give the tray a light push.

The CD-R/RW drive tray closes.

3.

Turn power to the MRS-1044CD off, and then turn it

on again.

When the unit is turned on with the "Recovery Disc" in the

tray, a special mode called "CD-ROM mode" is activated.

When started in CD-ROM mode, the display shows

"FacRcvr All Init".

4.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display now shows the indication "FacRcvr Sure?".

5.

To perform the factory recovery process, press the

[ENTER] key once more.

The recovery process starts. When it is completed, the

display shows "FacRcvr Done".

6.

When the factory recovery process is complete,

press the eject button, remove the "Recovery

Disc", and turn the MRS-1044CD off.

When you next switch the MRS-1044CD on, it will be in

normal mode.

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Troubleshooting

■

MRS-1044 series does not recognize
SCSI device

• Check whether SIB-01 is correctly installed.

• Check whether MRS-1044 series system has been

updated to version 2.0

• Check whether SCSI cable is correctly connected,

and whether SCSI device is powered.

• Check whether SCSI ID setting is appropriate.

• Check whether terminator is installed in the last

device, or internal terminator has been set to ON. In

rare cases, removing the terminator may improve

operation stability.

■

Audio CDs created with the MRS-1044
series cannot be played on an ordinary
CD player

• Check whether the disc was finalized.

• Check whether the CD player is an old model.

On some old CD players, audio CDs created with CD-R

discs will not play properly, even if the disc was

finalized.

Audio CDs created with CD-RW discs will not play on

normal CD players.

■

Audio data cannot be written to the CD­R/CD-RW media

• Check whether the disc has already been finalized.

■

Backup cannot be performed

• Check whether the CD-R/CD-RW disc already

contains other audio data.

• Check whether the hard disk has enough capacity.

■

A backup spanning multiple volumes
cannot be restored

• Was the correct disc inserted?

When the backup was performed by project, insert disc

number 1. When the entire hard disk was backed up,

insert the disc which contains the first project to be

restored.

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While UIB-01 is being used, access
indicator remains lit.

• When the UIB-01 is installed in the MRS-1044CD

model and the unit is in USB mode, the disc access

indicator may remain constantly lit. This does not

consist a problem, and you can use the USB mode

normally.

■

When trying to execute a command, one
of the following messages appears.

[MO drive, ZIP drive, or hard disk related]

NO DIR

•••••••••••••••••••••

Directory does not exist.

INSERT DISKxxx

••••••••

Insert the disk with the number

xxx.

FULL

••••••••••••••••••••••••

Hard disk does not have

sufficient space.

NO DATA

•••••••••••••••••••

No applicable data exists.

SAME DIR

•••••••••••••••••

Directory with the same name

already exists.

[CD-R/RW drive related]

FULL

••••••••••••••••••••••••

CD-R/CD-RW disc does not

have sufficient space.

INSERT DISCxxx

•••••••

Insert the disc with the number

xxx.

NO AUDIO

••••••••••••••••

Disc other than audio CD is

inserted in CD-R/RW drive.

NO DATA

•••••••••••••••••••

No applicable data exists.

NO DISC

•••••••••••••••••••

No disc inserted in CD-R/RW

drive.

NotBLANK

••••••••••••••••

CD-R/CD-RW disc is not

blank.

NOT CD-R

••••••••••••••••

Disc inserted in CD-R/RW

drive is not a CD-R/CD-RW

disc.

[MRS-1044 related]

HDD FULL

•••••••••••••••••

Internal hard disk of MRS-

1044 is full.

PRJ FULL

•••••••••••••••••

No more projects can be

created on internal hard disk of

MRS-1044.

Troubleshooting

If there are problems during MRS-1044 series or SCSI device operation, check the following points first.

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List of Additional Effect Patches in MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 Version 2.0

■ LINE ALGORITHM

PATCH NAME

No.

15

WideDrms

16

DanceDrm

17

Octaver

18

Percushn

19

MoreTone

20

SnrSmack

21

Shudder!

22

SwpPhase

23

DirtyBiz

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Doubler

Wide stereo effect for any drums, very effective when used on MRS 'DRUM' track.

Pushes overall level, and especially bass, to the maximum.

Adds lower octave... control mix with the Pitch-Balance parameter.

Adds air, presence and stereo imaging, especially effective on hand percussion

Isolates and pushes the mid-range band for more tone on 'flat' sounding instruments. Adds body to distorted rhythm guitar.

Adds 'snap' to drum track... good way to add presence to MRS 'DRUM' track.

This special effect is great for techno tracks.

Highly resonant phaser effect for many types of tracks.

Adds distorted texture... control the RingMod Rate parameter for pitched or not-pitched effect.

Adds a 'second voice' especially good for vocals.

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■ MASTERING ALGORITHM

PATCH NAME

No.

12

RockShow

13

Exciter

14

Clarify

15

VocalMax

16

RaveRez

Adds live feeling to rock mix.

Lo-Fi effect in the compressor module removes low end and adds slight distortion to mids and highs.

Adds a high end sheen to any mix, bringing out details.

Brings the vocals to the foreground, especially helpful in thick textured music.

'Submerged' special effect using swept bandpass filter.

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