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91-8464 3VT Owner’s Manual To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right ■ Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Page 4–5; Page 6–8).
2 Table of Contents Introduction 4 ■ USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................................... 4 ■ IMPORTANT NOTES .................................................................................... 6 ■ Check the Included Items.
3 Checking and Preparations Getting Started Recording to CF/CD Playback Creating a Music CD Other Recording Methods More Functions Reference Index Advanced Operation 51 ■ Using the Metronome ..........................................................
4 Introduction USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Checking and Preparations 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Cen.
6 Introduction IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on Page 4–5, please read and observe the following: 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electric.
7 IMPORTANT NOTES Checking and Preparations 704 • Carefully insert the CompactFlash card all the way in— until it is firmly in place. fig.M512-Insert 705 • Never touch the terminals of the CompactFlash card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.
8 IMPORTANT NOTES (continued) Introduction 851 • Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law.
9 Checking and Preparations Introduction Check the Included Items Check the CD-2 package to make sure it includes these items. ❑ CD-2 ❑ AC Adaptor (PSB-3U) ❑ Power Cord ❑ Blank CD-R disc : 700MB ❑ CompactFlash (CF card): 128MB * The card is already formatted.
10 Introduction Main Features Easily record using the internal mics, and listen back using the built-in speakers ● Since stereo mics are built in, you can start recording immediately. For hands-free operation, there’s an “Auto Level Control” function which automatically adjusts the input levels of the internal mics (Page 76).
11 Checking and Preparations Convenient practice functions for music lessons ● You can slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch of a song.* ● You can change the playback pitch (key) of a song.* ● You can remove the vocal from the playback of a CD.
12 Introduction Panel Descriptions Stereo Speakers These are a pair of stereo speakers built into the CD-2. MIC L/MIC R These are a stereo pair of mics built into the CD-2. You can use these mics to record. Page 30, “Recording with the Internal Mics” Use the controls in this area for operations on a CompactFlash (CF card).
13 Checking and Preparations The controls in this area let you create a music CD from CF card tracks. MASTERING Button This button lets you apply mastering effects to tracks on the CF card. Page 49, “Creating a Professional-Sounding CD” TRACK SELECT Button This button lets you select the CF card tracks that you want to write to a CD-R/RW.
14 Panel Descriptions (continued) Introduction MIC 1/MIC 2 Jacks Mics with XLR-type plugs can be connected to these jacks. Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment” Security Slot ( ) You can attach a commercially available security lock here. http://www.
15 Checking and Preparations MIC SELECT Button This selects the audio input source that will be recorded. Page 37, “Selecting the Recording Source” EFFECT Button This button applies an effect to the audio input source.
16 Panel Descriptions (continued) Introduction POWER Switch This turns the power on/off. Page 24, “Turning the Power On/Off” AC Adaptor Jack Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack. Page 20, “Connecting Other Equipment” Cord Hook Wrap the AC power adaptor cord around this hook to prevent the cord from being accidentally unplugged.
17 Checking and Preparations Introduction Media That Can Be Used with the CD-2 As its recording media, the CD-2 uses CompactFlash cards (CF cards) and CD-R/RW discs. The functions available for editing or deleting songs (tracks) after recording will differ according to the media you use.
18 In this manual, CompactFlash cards are referred to as “ CF cards .” You can purchase CF cards at your local computer dealer or at a store that handles digital cameras. ■ Specifications ● Supported capacities: 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB ● CF Type II card is not compatible.
19 Checking and Preparations Attaching the Card Protector You can attach the included card protector in front of the CF card slot to block the slot and prevent theft of the CF card. To attach the card protector, proceed as follows. 1 Turn off the CD-2 and all connected equipment.
20 Introduction Connecting Other Equipment NOTE • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
21 Checking and Preparations • 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 AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
22 Connecting Other Equipment (continued) Introduction If you’re using condenser mics, you must make settings so that phantom power is supplied to them. NOTE • Supplying phantom power to a dynamic mic or an audio playback device will cause malfunctions.
23 Basic Operation This section explains how to carry out basic CD-2 procedures, from recording and playback through creating a music CD. ■ Basic Operation .................................................................................... 24 Turning the Power On/Off .
24 Getting Started Basic Operation NOTE • Once the connections have been completed ( Page 20), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
25 Getting Started If you’ve been using the CD-2 for an extended time, or because of external temperature conditions, the characters in the screen may seem difficult to read. If this occurs, you can adjust the contrast for best visibility. 1 Press until “LCD Contrast” appears in the display, and then press .
26 Getting Started Inserting/Removing a CD 1 Press . The disc tray opens. 2 Place the disc on the disc tray. 3 Press once again. The disc tray closes. • You can also close the disc tray by gently pressing the front of the disc tray. • You can also close the disc tray by pressing on the CD side.
27 Getting Started Getting Started Inserting/Removing a CF Card 1 Insert the CF card into the CF card slot. Carefully insert the CF card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. • If the CF card cannot be used in its current state by the CD-2 The message “Not CD-2 Format.
28 Recording to CF/CD Recording on the CD-2 Broadly speaking, there are three methods of recording on the CD-2. ■ Recording with the CD-2’s internal mics ( Page 30) ■ Recording from a Connected .
29 Recording to CF/CD ■ Minimum Recording Rime for One Track Each track on a music CD must be at least four seconds long. Since the CD-2 creates music CDs from the songs you record, it does not allow you to record a track that is less than four seconds long.
30 Recording to CF/CD Recording with the Internal Mics Here’s how to record a vocal or instrumental performance via the CD-2’s internal mics (see the illustration below). You can record to either a CF card or a CD-R/RW disc. HINT • You can check the amount of time that remains on the media.
31 Recording to CF/CD Recording to CF/CD Recording from a Connected Mic or Instrument This section explains how to connect mics or instruments to the CD-2, and record a vocal or instrumental performance. You can record to either a CF card or a CD-R/RW disc.
32 Recording to CF/CD Layering Your Performance with a Song from a Music CD (Overdubbing) While you play back a music CD, you can add your own vocal or instrumental performance and record the combined result on a CF card. This process is called “overdubbing.
33 Recording to CF/CD 4 Prepare the music CD. Insert the music CD. Page 26, “Inserting a Disc” Press on the CD side. The CD is selected as the source. Press or to select the track that you want to play back. Adjust the playback level of the music CD.
34 Recording to CF/CD Layering Your Performance with a Song from a CF Card (Overdubbing) While playing back a previously recorded performance from a CF card, you can layer—or “overdub”—another vocal or instrumental performance and record the combined result to a new track.
35 Recording to CF/CD 4 Preparing the CF Card Press on the CF card side. The CF card is selected as the source. Press or to select the track that you want to play back.
36 Recording to CF/CD Settings for Recording When you insert a CF card, the CD-2 determines if it can use the card in its current state. If the message “Not CD-2 Format” appears, the CF card will have to be formatted before it can be used with the CD-2.
37 Recording to CF/CD Select the audio source that you want to record. 1 Press enough times to choose the audio source you want to record. Each time you press [MIC SELECT], its button will change color. Press the button until it is lighted in the appropriate color, the one corresponding to the audio source you want to record.
38 Settings for Recording (continued) Recording to CF/CD Here’s how to adjust the input level of the input jacks (MIC 1/ MIC 2/GUITAR/LINE IN jacks) to which you’ve connected mics or instruments. 1 While you listen to the sound, turn the appropriate level knob to adjust the input level.
39 Recording to CF/CD “Pan” refers to the left/right position of the sound. On the CD-2, the pan of the mics connected to the MIC1 and MIC2 jacks can be set to left, right, or center. When using two mics to record a lecture or band performance, you can set the pan to left and right so that the natural spaciousness of the sound is captured (i.
40 Playback Playing Back a CD 1 Insert the CD. Page 26, “Inserting a Disc” 2 On the CD side, press . The CD is selected as the audio source, and playback begins. MEMO • You can switch the time display to show the remaining playback time. Page 75, “Displaying the Remaining Time” 3 Turn to adjust the volume.
41 Playback You can make fine adjustments (of less than a semitone) to the pitch of the CD playback. 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.
42 Playing Back a CD (continued) Playback You can raise or lower the key of the CD playback. This can be useful in situations like the following. • You want to practice flute along with an accompaniment CD that was created for alto sax. • You want to sing along with a karaoke CD at a key that’s easier for you to sing.
43 Playback You can have a favorite track (or all tracks) play back repeatedly. 1 Press to select Repeat mode. Each time you press the button, the Repeat mode indication will change as follows. MEMO • To cancel Repeat Play To cancel Repeat Play, press [1/ALL] several times until the / icon disappears.
44 Playback Playing Back a CF Card 1 Insert the CF card. Page 27, “Inserting a CF Card” 2 On the CF card side, press . The CF card is selected as the source, and playback begins. MEMO • You can switch the time display to show the remaining playback time.
45 Playback You can have a specified section play back repeatedly. Repeatedly listening to a section of a song is convenient when you’re practicing your instrument along with the song, or learning the song by ear. 1 While a CF card is playing, press at the point where you want Repeat Play to start.
46 Creating a Music CD Creating a Music CD from a CF Card Here’s how you can create a music CD by writing tracks from a CF card to a CD-R/RW disc. NOTE • We cannot guarantee that music CDs created by the CD-2 will play back on all CD players. Depending on its support for CD-R/RW discs, your CD player may be unable to play them correctly.
47 Creating a Music CD 8 Choose whether you want to finalize the disc. Finalization is a process that makes the newly written CD-R/RW disc playable in a conventional CD player. • The CD-2 is able to play back unfinalized CD-R/ RW discs. 9 Press . (If you decide to cancel writing, press .
48 Creating a Music CD from a CF Card (continued) Creating a Music CD What to do if a track is larger than the capacity of a CD-R/RW disc Even if a track is larger than can be written to a single CD-R/RW disc, it can automatically be divided across multiple CD-R/RW discs for writing.
49 Creating a Music CD When creating a music CD from tracks on a CF card, you can apply a mastering effect to eliminate inconsistencies in the volume across the various frequency ranges, making the music CD more professional sounding. You can choose one of 25 different Mastering Effect patches.
50 Creating a Music CD Make a Disc Playable in a Conventional CD Player ( Finalize) In order for a CD-R/RW disc you’ve recorded on the CD-2 to be playable in a conventional CD player, you must “finalize” the disc.
51 Advanced Operation This section explains the more advanced functions of the CD-2. ■ Using the Metronome ........................................................................... 52 Sounding a Count-In to Ensure Accurate Timing (Count-in) ......
52 Other Recording Methods Using the Metronome You can sound a metronome—a convenient feature for practicing your instrument. MEMO • The metronome cannot be used while overdubbing a performance with a music CD ( Page 32). 1 Press . The metronome is turned on, and the [METRONOME] button blinks.
53 Other Recording Methods Turn to choose which metronome beats are emphasized. • A quarter-note will be counted as one beat. 0: No beats are emphasized. 1: Every beat is emphasized. 2: Every second beat is emphasized. 3: Every third beat is emphasized.
54 Other Recording Methods Automatically Starting Recording When Sound Begins You can have the CD-2 start recording when it detects sound that is louder than a specified level. If you start recording the usual way, by pressing a button, a length of silence will be recorded until you begin playing your instrument.
55 Other Recording Methods Other Recording Methods Assigning Tracks Numbers While You Record You can assign a track number while recording, so that subsequently recorded material will be on a new track. MEMO • You can’t delete a track number once it’s been assigned.
56 Assigning Tracks Numbers While You Record (continued) Other Recording Methods 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.
57 Other Recording Methods You can have track numbers automatically assigned whenever the CD-2 detects a region of silence (longer than one second) during recording. 1 Press until “Auto Marker” appears in the display, and then press . • You can also select this item by turning [DATA].
58 More Functions Editing a CF Card Eight editing operations such as Delete or Rename are provided so songs recorded on a CF card can be edited. NOTE • You can’t recover a track that you’ve erased. Use caution before erasing a track. 1 Use or to select the track you want to erase.
59 More Functions You can assign a title of up to 250 characters to each track on a CF card. MEMO • Track titles such as “SNG01_00 ➔ SNG02_00 ➔ ... SNG99_00” are automatically assigned to each track. • Track title display You can show the track titles in the screen.
60 Editing a CF Card (continued) More Functions When recording an instrumental or vocal performance, you might start recording somewhat earlier than the actual beginning of the performance and stop recording somewhat later than the actual end, so as not to lose any of the performance.
61 More Functions 7 Press . The message “Are You Sure?” appears. 8 To execute the Trim In operation, press . (If you decide to cancel, press .) The Trim In operation will be carried out. Once it’s complete, you’re returned to the original readout.
62 Editing a CF Card (continued) More Functions MEMO • Tracks that follow the location of the division will be placed at the end of the CF card. • If the CF card does not have enough remaining free space, you won’t be able to execute the Divide operation.
63 More Functions Tracks that were recorded with a recording mode ( Page 36) of “Standard” or “Long” can be converted into a wave file (WAV format) that can be handled by your computer or other device. MEMO • The new track produced by this conversion is placed at the end of the CF card.
64 More Functions Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc If you’re using a CD-RW disc, you can erase previously recorded tracks. • You can’t erase tracks from a CD-R disc. NOTE • You can’t recover a track that’s been erased. Use caution before executing these operations.
65 More Functions You can remove finalization from a CD-RW disc ( Page 50) so that the disc can once again be used for recording. MEMO • You can’t remove finalization from a CD-R disc. • Removing finalization will not erase the recorded tracks. 1 Press until “UNFINALIZE” appears in the display.
66 More Functions Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner) You can use the CD-2’s chromatic tuner function to tune your instrument. The tuner function can be used with any of the CD-2’s inputs, including the internal mics. MEMO • You can’t play back or record while using the tuner.
67 More Functions You can calibrate the CD-2’s Tuner to another instrument or tuning standard by adjusting its “reference pitch.” The reference pitch is the frequency of the A4 note. For example, this is the pitch of the middle A note on a piano.
68 More Functions Copying an Original Music CD You can use the CD-2 to copy a CD containing your original music. MEMO • You can’t copy a CD-R/RW disc that has not been finalized ( Page 50). • Music CDs that do not contain silence between tracks will be copied with two seconds of silence inserted between each track (see illustration below).
69 More Functions 1 Press until “CD COPY” appears in the display. • You can also select this item by turning [DATA]. 2 Press . The message “Insert Master CD” appears. 3 Insert the music CD that you want to copy. The music CD’s tracks will be stored on the CF card.
70 More Functions Applying Effects to Your Vocal or Instrumental Performance You can apply a variety of effects (acoustical processing) to your vocal or instrumental performance. For example, you can apply echo to your vocal, or apply distortion to the sound of your electric guitar.
71 More Functions More Functions Backing Up Tracks from a CF Card You can back up all tracks (recorded data) from a CF card to a CD-R/RW disc. It’s a good idea to back up important tracks to a CD-R/RW disc as a precaution against accidental damage or loss of the CF card.
72 More Functions Recovering Backed-up Data (Recover) Here’s how backed-up data from a CD-R/RW disc can be recovered to a CF card so that it can be played or edited. MEMO • Backed-up data can be recovered to a CF card in units of individual tracks.
73 More Functions More Functions Playing SMF (Standard MIDI File) Data The CD-2 can play back SMF (Standard MIDI File) data from a CD-R/RW disc, and transmit the MIDI data to an external MIDI device (sound module or electronic keyboard) to play its sounds.
74 More Functions Restoring the Factory Settings (Initialize) When you execute the Initialize operation, all settings will revert to their factory settings. If the CD-2 does not operate as you expect even when you follow the steps in this manual, you may wish to execute the Initialize operation.
75 More Functions More Functions Other Functions and Settings You can switch the display to show either elapsed time or remaining time during playback and recording.
76 Other Functions and Settings (continued) More Functions You can use a separately sold foot switch (such as the Roland DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U) to perform the following functions. • Start/pause track playback • Assign track numbers (only during recording) You can choose one of the above functions for the foot switch to control.
77 More Functions Here’s how to choose the audio source that will be output from the CD-2’s rear panel AUX OUT jacks. 1 Press until “AUX OUT Select” appears in the display, and then press . • You can also select this item by turning [DATA]. The following screen appears.
78 Other Functions and Settings (continued) More Functions When you’re using mics as well as instruments connected to the LINE IN jacks, you may want to temporarily use only the mics. If so, you can turn off the line input. Sound will no longer be input from the LINE IN jacks, and only the sound from the mics will be heard.
79 More Functions Here’s how to adjust the playback level of a music CD or CF card. 1 • To adjust the playback level of a music CD Press until “CD Mix Level” appears in the display, and then press . • You can also select this item by turning [DATA].
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81 Appendices Refer to this information when needed. ■ Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 82 ■ Messages ..............................................................................
82 Reference Troubleshooting If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland Service Center. ■ Power Supply ■ Screen ■ Problems with the Sound Problem Cause and Action See Page The power does not turn on when you press the [POWER] switch.
83 Reference ■ Problems with the Sound (continued) Problem Cause and Action See Page The input source (audio source) is not output ● Could devices be connected to both the MIC 1 jack and GUITAR jack? ➔ If you connect devices to both the MIC 1 jack and the GUITAR jack, the sound from the MIC 1 jack will not be input.
84 Troubleshooting (continued) Reference ■ CD-Related Problems Problem Cause and Action See Page Normal playback does not work ● Could the CD be upside down? ➔ Insert the CD with the label facing upward. 26 ● Could you have inserted a CD on which nothing has been recorded? ➔ Insert a different disc.
85 Reference ■ CD-Related Problems (continued) ■ CF Card-Related Problems Problem Cause and Action See Page Can’t record (continued) ● Are you using a generic CD-R/RW disc? ➔ Use a CD-R/RW disc from a recommended manufacturer.
86 Troubleshooting (continued) Reference ■ CF Card-Related Problems (continued) ■ Other problems Problem Cause and Action See Page Insufficient playback volume ● Could the CF card playback level be set to the minimum? ➔ Adjust CF Mix Level to raise the playback level.
87 Reference Reference Messages If a message is displayed, refer to the following list and take the appropriate action. Message Content Action Blank Disc The disc is blank (empty). Use a CD-R/RW disc that is not blank. CD Disc Busy The disc could not be read/written in time.
88 Reference Effect Patch List ■ DYN (Dynamics Group) Patch Name Function Compressor Basic control of audio dynamic range. Limiter Basic control of extreme peaks in audio dynamic range. De-Esser Removes sibilance and harshness from the voice. Noisy Room Use to improve sound intelligibility on recordings made in noisy environments.
89 Reference Patch Name Function Unison VOX Adds a octave down voice to the vocal. M&F Duet Transforms a voice into a male part and female part. VOX Detune Adds a detune voice to the vocal. CHIPS & MUNK Pitch shifting effect that raises the octave of the voice.
90 Reference Menu List The following table shows the various menus that are displayed when [MENU] is pressed. Upper Line Lower Line See Page [SYSTEM] LCD Contrast 25 Time Display 75 Show Track Title 7.
91 Reference Reference Specifications * (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms) * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
92 Index Numerics 1 Track Repeat (CD) ...................................................... 43 1 Track Repeat (CF) ....................................................... 44 A A-B Repeat (CD) ..........................................................
93 Index K Key ................................................................................... 42 L Language ........................................................................ 90 LCD Contrast .................................................
94 Information As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
2 To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right. Introduction 4 ■ USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................................................4 ■ IMPORTANT NOTES .......
91-8464 3VT Owner’s Manual To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right ■ Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Page 4–5; Page 6–8).
An important point after buying a device Roland CD-2 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Roland CD-2 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Roland CD-2 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Roland CD-2 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Roland CD-2 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Roland CD-2, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Roland CD-2.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Roland CD-2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Roland CD-2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
