Zoom SIB-01 Operation Manual

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Installation Manual

SIB-01

Supplemental Manual

MRS-1044 ver 1.2

Thank you for selecting the ZOOM SIB-01 (hereafter called the "SIB-01"). The SIB-01 is a SCSI interface board designed for installation in the ZOOM MultiTrak Recording Studio MRS-1044 (hereafter called "MRS-1044"). To ensure correct use of this product, please read and follow all instructions contained in this manual.

Safety Precautions

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Installing the SIB-01

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Updating the MRS-1044 to Version 1.2

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MRS-1044 Version 1.2 Features

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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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Creating an Audio CD

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V-takes that can be written on an audio CD

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About CD-R/CD-RW discs

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Recording a V-take on a CD-R/CD-RW Disc

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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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Storing a Project 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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Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming)

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Troubleshooting

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Contents

Installing the SIB-01

Safety Precautions

In this manual, important information that is intended to prevent the danger of injury to persons and damage to equipment is marked with special symbols. The meaning of these symbols is explained below.

Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of death or severe injury to persons.

Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to peripheral equipment.

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the SIB-01.

■ Handling

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Before installing the SIB-01 in the MRS-1044, be sure to turn the MRS-1044 off and disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.

• Before handling the SIB-01, touch a grounded metal surface or take other measures to discharge any buildup of static electricity. Otherwise static discharge can damage the SIB01 or MRS-1044.

• The SIB-01 is a precision product. Do not subject it to strong force when installing it in the MRS-1044. To prevent the possibility of damage, take care not to drop it and protect it

from shocks.

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Only install the SIB-01 according to the instructions in this manual. Any damage or malfunction arising from improper installation is not covered by the warranty.

• Never attempt to modify this product in any way. Any damage or malfunction arising from modification attempts is not covered by the warranty

■ Malfunction

If there is any malfunction or other sign of a problem, immediately turn off the MRS-1044, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet, and remove the SIB-01. Note the model number, serial number, symptoms, as well as name of the dealer where the product was purchased, and contact Zoom Corporation, providing your name, address, and telephone number.

Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

Warning

Caution

Warning

Caution

Safety Precautions

Installing the SIB-01

The SIB-01 is designed for installation in the side panel slot of the MRS-1044.

Before installing the SIB-01 in the MRS-1044, be sure to turn the MRS-1044 off and disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.

Remove the two screws that fasten the cover of the side panel slot, and remove the cover.

These screws will be used to fasten the SIB-01.

With the populated side of the SIB-01 board (the side with IC chips and other components) facing downwards, push the SIB-01 fully into the slot.

Align the board with the rails of the slot, and make sure that it clicks into place. If the board does not go all the way in, check whether the SIB-01 has not been inserted upside down, and whether it is properly aligned with the rails.

Warning

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Updating the MRS-1044 to Version 1.2

Use the screws removed in step 1 to fasten the SIB-01.

The SIB-01 works only in the MRS-1044 if the system is Version

1.2 and later. If your MRS-1044 is Version 1.0, you must update your system as described on the next page.

NOTE

Correct

Incorrect

Installing the SIB-01

Updating the MRS-1044 to Version 1.2

In order to use the SIB-01, the MRS-1044 system must be updated to Version 1.2. Perform this update using the "Version Update" CD-ROM supplied with the SIB-01.

• To perform the update, a SCSI compatible CD-R/CD-RW drive or CDROM drive is required. If you do not have a suitable drive, please consult your dealer or contact ZOOM Corporation.

• The SIB-01 comes with two CD-ROMs: a "Version Update Disc" (green label) for updating the system and a "Recovery Disc" (red label) for restoring the hard disk of the MRS-1044 to the factory default condition. Be careful not to mix up these discs.

If you use the "Recovery Disc" and perform the steps described below, all user projects will be deleted.

Connect the SCSI connector on the MRS-1044 (with SIB-01 installed) to the SCSI connector of the CD-R/CD-RW (CDROM) drive, using a SCSI cable.

Before performing this step, make sure that power to both components is turned off. For details regarding the SCSI connection, refer to page

Turn power to the CD-R/CD-RW (CD-ROM) drive on, insert the "Version Update Disc" (green label), and then turn power to the MRS-1044 on.

Green label Red label

Version Update Disc

Only updates the system.

Projects created by user are retained.

Recovery Disc

Caution

Restores hard disk to factory default condition. System will be Version 1.2.

All projects created by user will be deleted.

NOTE

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MRS-1044 Version 1.2 Features

When power is turned on in this sequence, the MRS-1044 reads a program from the CD-ROM and starts up in a special mode called "CD-ROM mode". When the MRS-1044 starts in this mode, the indication "Ver Up to 1.20?" appears on the display.

If power is turned on in the reverse sequence, the MRS-1044 will start up in normal mode, and system update is not performed.

Press the [ENTER] key of the MRS-1044.

The display now shows the indication "Ver Up Sure?".

To perform the update, press the [ENTER] key once more.

The system update process begins. When the process is completed, the indication "Ver Up Done" appears on the display.

When the update process is complete, remove the "Version Update Disk" from the CD-R/CD-RW (CD-ROM) drive, and then turn power off in the sequence MRS-1044 ➔CD-R/CDRW (CD-ROM) drive.

When you next turn the MRS-1044 on again, it will start up in normal mode.

The same procedure can also be performed if you insert the "Recovery Disc" instead of the "Version Update Disk" into the CDR/CD-RW (CD-ROM) drive. Note that this will delete all projects created by the user and restore the MRS-1044 to the factory default condition. Be careful not to mix up these discs.

NOTE

Ver Up Done

Ver Up Sure?

NOTE

Ver Up to 1.20?

Updating the MRS-1044 to Version 1.2

MRS-1044 Version 1.2 Features

This section describes additional features of the MRS-1044 which are available in Version 1.2.

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Audio CD creation

Using a CD-R/CD-RW drive connected to the SCSI connector of the MRS-1044 (with SIB-01 installed), you can 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 also be played on a regular CD player after the finalizing operation has been performed.

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Project backup/restore

You can copy any project of the MRS-1044 to a CD-R/CD-RW drive, ZIP drive, MO drive, hard disk or other device connected to the SCSI connector of the MRS-1044 (with SIB-01 installed). This is convenient for creating backups of important projects. A backed-up project can be restored to the MRS-1044 at any time. When using a drive with removable media such as MO or ZIP, or a CD-R/CD-RW drive, large projects can be split up to span multiple media for backup and restore.

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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.

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Connection of External SCSI Devices

This section describes the types of SCSI devices that can be connected to the MRS-1044 (with SIB-01 installed), and gives information about the connection procedure.

Compatible drives

Specifications for SCSI devices that can be connected to the MRS-1044 are as follows.

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Type

CD-R/CD-RW drive, MO (Magneto-optical disc) drive (128 MB, 230 MB, 540 MB), ZIP drive (100 MB, 250 MB), hard disk drive

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Interface

SCSI-2

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Confirmed models

CD-R/CD-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. An assurance that all functions will operate is not given.

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

Connection of SCSI Devices

To connect the MRS-1044 (with SIB-01 installed) to a SCSI device, proceed as follows.

Make sure that power to the MRS-1044 and the external SCSI device is turned off. Then connect the SCSI connector on the SIB-01 to the SCSI connector of the CD-R/CD-RW (CD-ROM)

NOTE

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

Backup/

restore

Create

audio CD

Backup/restore over

multiple media volumes

Connection of External SCSI Devices

drive, 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.

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.

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 (SIB-01) is fixed to "7", the setting range for an external SCSI device connected to the MRS-1044 is 0 - 6.

Turn power on in the sequence external SCSI device ➔ MRS-1044.

When turning power off, proceed in the sequence MRS-1044

➔

external SCSI device.

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

• It is in principle possible to connect up to two SCSI devices (CD-R/CD-RW drive x 1 and other SCSI device x 1) to the MRS-1044 (SIB-01). In such a case, make sure that the SCSI ID is not duplicated. However, to assure stable operation, it is highly recommended to connect only one SCSI device.

NOTE

MRS-1044

D-sub half-pitch 50-pin cable

SCSI connector on SIB-01

SCSI connector SCSI connector

SCSI device

Terminator

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Creating an Audio CD

This section describes how you can write V-takes recorded on the MRS-1044 onto a disc in a CD-R/CD-RW drive connected to the MRS-1044, to create an audio CD.

V-takes that can be written on an audio CD

Only the V-takes 10 of tracks 9/10 can be used for writing to an audio CD. Therefore it is necessary to first make sure that these V-takes contain the desired material. This can be achieved in one the following ways.

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Perform playback on an external DAT or MD recorder which contains the project mixdown, and record it on V-takes 10 of tracks 9/10

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Bounce the entire project onto the V-takes corresponding to V-takes 10 of tracks 9/10

Only one project can be written at a time. However, 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.

Creating an Audio CD

(Provided there is room on the media, up to 99 songs can be recorded.)

• For information on how to use the bounce function, refer to the instruction manual of the MRS-1044 (p. 37).

• "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 V-takes 10 of tracks 9/10 are recorded as is on the audio CD. Note that fader, EQ, effects, and panning have no effect on the recorded data.

• It is not possible to specify just a portion of a V-take for recording. If necessary, use the trimming function (p. 35) to cut unneeded sections before and after the desired portion.

About CD-R/CD-RW discs

When a CD-R/CD-RW drive is connected to the MRS-1044 for creating an audio CD, you can select either CD-R or CD-RW discs as media. The features of the two disc types are described below.

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CD-R

This media type allows only one-time recording or adding of data. Once data have been written, they cannot be changed or erased. CD-R discs are available in 650 MB and 700 MB capacities. To newly write a V-take of the MRS-1044 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 up to the maximum capacity of the disc.

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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 a V-take of the MRS-1044 to disc, a blank or completely erased CD-RW is required. (For information on how to erase a CD-RW, refer to page 18.) As long as the disc has not been finalized, it is possible to add audio data up to the maximum capacity of the disc.

NOTE

V-take

1 2

3 4 5 6

7 8 9

3 4 5 6 7/8 9/10

Track

Bounce

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Creating an Audio CD

Recording a V-take on a CD-R/CD-RW Disc

V-takes 10 of tracks 9/10 in the currently selected project can be written to a CD-R/CD-RW disc, to create an audio CD.

Verify that the CD-R/CD-RW drive is properly connected to the MRS-1044 and that a suitable disc is inserted.

To newly write 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.

Select the project on the MRS-1044 that is to be used as write source.

Verify that V-takes 10 of tracks 9/10 contain the stereo data to be written as audio data to the disc. If necessary, use the trimming function (p. 35) to cut unneeded sections before and after the desired portion of the V-take.

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

The display will indicate "PROJECT".

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/CD-RW drive. Check the power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI connection.

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).

NOTE

Creating an Audio CD

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.

To audition the source V-takes, press the PLAY [R] key. To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key.

Press the [ENTER] key twice.

The display indication changes as follows.

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".

CDtrk01 WRITE?

Number of track on disc to be written

CDtrk01 SURE?

BURN CD REMAIN

BURN CD TIME

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