Page 1 Owner’s Manual This owner’s manual applies to both the CD-2u and the SD-2u. icon or icon will be used to mark explanations that pertain only to a specific model. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”...
Page 2 For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
Page 3: Check The Included Items
The CD-2u/SD-2u includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the CD-2u/SD-2u. If you find that any item is missing, contact the nearest authorized Roland distributor in your country.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................8 IMPORTANT NOTES................... 12 Checking Panel Descriptions ..................14 Preparations Recordable Media and Functionality............20 Turning the Power On and Off..............22 Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor ................22 Using Batteries...................... 24 Preparing an SD Memory Card ..............
Page 5 Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD ..95 Making a music CD from a song recorded on a device such as the Roland R-05/R-09 series ..98 Creating a CD Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize) ..
Page 6 MD ☞ ● Automatically start recording when a performance begins Page 62 (Automatically Recording) ☞ ● Let the CD-2u/SD-2u adjust the input level Page 44 (Auto Level) ☞ Page 44 (Rehearsal) ☞ ● Sound a count before recording begins...
Page 7 Page 100 (Backup) ☞ ● Complete a CD Page 99 (Finalize) Other ☞ ● Use the CD-2u/SD-2u where there’s no AC power Page 24 (Batteries) ☞ ● Extend battery life Page 116 (Backlight Timer) ☞ ● Connect speakers to listen...
Page 8: Using The Unit Safely
When using the unit with a stand recommended by Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so adaptor. it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location ..................
Page 9 Before using the unit in overseas, consult with your permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor- is uncomfortable.
Page 10 This unit is designed to be used in combination with Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in specific stand (SS-PC1) manufactured by Roland. If your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. used in combination with other stands, you risk ...................
Page 11 USING THE UNIT SAFELY (continued) 118e Handle the ground terminal carefully If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.
Page 12: Important Notes
AC adaptor. be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Placement ●...
Page 13 SD cards, or Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe SDHC cards once it has been lost. Roland Corporation on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Page 14: Panel Descriptions
* The illustration depicts the CD-2u. MIC L/MIC R SD Card Slot This is a stereo pair of mics built into the CD-2u/SD- You can insert an SD memory card here. 2u. You can use these mics to record. ☞...
Page 15 During playback, the [ ] button takes you settings for the CD-2u/SD-2u itself. ☞ back to the beginning of the currently playing “Menu Operations” (Page 33) track.
Page 16 This indicates the track number. Displayed during A-B repeat playback. ☞ Page 80 TIME Indicator This is shown if the CD-2u/SD-2u is running on This indicates the elapsed playback or recording batteries. It indicates the remaining battery time. power. You can switch the time information that’s shown here ☞...
Page 17 You can connect a set of headphones to this jack. installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, * If headphones are connected, there will be no sound contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an from the speakers. authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the ☞...
Page 18 Battery Cover ☞ “Using Batteries” (Page 24) Battery Compartment Install batteries here if you want to operate the CD-2u/SD-2u on batteries. If you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor, it’s not necessary to install batteries. ☞ “Using Batteries” (Page 24) Note...
Page 19: Remote Control
Turns the key setting on/off. Note The [VOLUME] knob of the CD-2u/SD-2u itself does not move when you adjust the volume from the remote control. This may cause the actual volume to no longer match the position of the [VOLUME] knob.
Page 20: Recordable Media And Functionality
✓ Backup an original music CD * In order for a CD-R/RW disc recorded on the CD-2u/SD-2u to be playable on another CD player, an operation called “finalizing” (Page 99) must be performed on that disc. * We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2u/SD-2u will play on all CD players.
Page 21 ■ Bit Depth: 16 bits Finalization ● * CD-2u/SD-2u only supports above data format. “Finalization” is a process that can be applied to a CD-R/ RW disc so that it will be playable by a conventional CD ■ Recording Modes and Maximum Recording Times player.
Page 22: Turning The Power On And Off
Turning the Power On and Off You can operate the CD-2u/SD-2u either with the dedicated AC adaptor, six alkaline batteries (AA, LR6, sold separately), or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6, sold separately). * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off.
Page 23 Turning the Power On and Off (continued) Turning the Power Off Press and hold the [POWER] switch until the shutdown screen appears in the display. * Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the display backlight turns off. About the Auto Off function The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for recording a performance, playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).
Page 24: Using Batteries
Using Batteries Note If you’re operating the CD-2u/SD-2u on batteries, you won’t be able to perform CD- related operations such as recording, playing, or writing songs, etc. * If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
Page 25: The Display
If you’re operating the CD-2u/SD-2u on batteries, the battery indicator will be shown on the screen. If you continue use the CD-2u/SD-2u when the batteries are low, the display will indicate “Battery Low,” and eventually the power will turn off.
Page 26: Preparing An Sd Memory Card
Here’s how to prepare an SD memory card for recording. * The CD-2u and the SD-2u support SDHC cards (up to 16 GB). * Some SD memory card types or SD memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or play back properly on this unit.
Page 27 SD memory card that has been used with a computer or digital camera, the screen may indicate “Unknown Format. Format?” In order to use this SD memory card with the CD-2u/SD-2u, you’ll need to format the card. Proceed as follows to format the card.
Page 28 The name of the song is “I’m In Love,” by Igor Len and Tyra Juliette. Recorded and produced by Igor Len. Note Copyright © 2013 ROLAND CORPORATION The demo songs on the included SD memory card may not be modified, duplicated, distributed, or transferred without the permission of Roland Corporation.
Page 29: Preparing A Cd
Preparing a CD Here’s how to prepare a CD-R/RW disc for recording or a music CD for playback. Inserting a CD Note Don’t use CD labels, or CDs that have labels or stickers affixed to them. Doing so may make ●...
Page 30: Removing A Cd
Preparing a CD (continued) Removing a CD Press the [EJECT( )] button. After the CD has been ejected, pull it all the way out. fig.CD04.eps If the screen shows “Finalize Are You Sure?” fig.finalize-mssg01.eps If the CD-R/RW disc has not been finalized, a message will ask “Finalize Are You Sure?”...
Page 31: Preparing The Remote Control
Preparing the Remote Control When shipped from the factory, a coin-type lithium battery is installed in the remote control unit. To start using the remote control unit, simply pull out the insulating sheet that extends from the battery compartment. Replacing the Remote Control’s Battery Install a coin-type lithium battery in the remote control.
Page 32: Using The Remote Control
Preparing the Remote Control (continued) Using the Remote Control Point the remote control toward the CD-2u/SD-2u’s sensor, and operate it within the specified operating range. When the remote sensor detects a remote control operation, the [ENTER] button will blink. fig.remote02-e.eps * Even if the remote control is within range, it may not work if there is an obstruction between it and the remote sensor, or if the angle is excessive.
Page 33: Menu Operations
When you press the [MENU] button, the menu screen will appear. In the menu screen you can make settings for recording/playback, and settings for the CD-2u/SD-2u itself. You can also press the [Metronome], [KEY], [SPEED], or [CENTER CANCEL] button to access the specific menu screen for those functions.
Page 34: List Of Settings
List of Settings * The default value (factory setting) is printed in bold characters. * The ✓ symbol in the “Battery” or “Playback” column indicates a setting that can be made while the CD-2u/SD- 2u is running on batteries or playing back.
Page 35 Menu Operations (continued) Reference Category Setting (details) Values page Erase One? ✓ — Page 86 (Deletes the selected song.) SD Erase All? ✓ — Page 87 (Deletes all songs.) Move? ✓ — Page 103 (Moves the song.) Trim In? ✓ —...
Page 36 Menu Operations (continued) Reference Category Setting (details) Values page Auto Off Off, 5min, 10 min, ✓ (Enables/disables automatic power-off when no panel operation 15,min, 30 min, 60 min, Page 23 has been performed for a specified length of time.) 90 min, 120 min Battery Type ✓...
Page 37: About Easy Guide
About Easy Guide Easy Guide is a convenient function that lets you operate the CD-2u/SD-2u simply by following the on-screen instructions without having to open the owner’s manual. Press the [EASY GUIDE] button. fig.guide01-e.eps Item Explanation of operation Use the [ ] buttons to select the item for which you want to see an operation guide.
Page 38: Setting Items In Easy Guide
Setting Items in Easy Guide This section explains items that you can set in the screens appearing in Easy Guide. 1. Recording Record a vocal or instrumental performance to either an SD memory card (or a CD-R/RW disc Displayed screen Explanation Select the media to be used for recording.
Page 39 Setting Items in Easy Guide (continued) 3. Write (SD→CD) Create a music CD by writing tracks from an SD memory card to a CD-R/RW disc. Displayed screen Explanation Select whether or not the disc is to be finalized once writing is com- plete.
Page 40 Setting Items in Easy Guide (continued) 6. Overdub , 5. Overdub While playing back a previously recorded performance from an SD memory card, you can layer (or overdub) another vocal or instrumental performance and record the combined result to a new track. Displayed screen Explanation Select a song.
Page 41: Recording Acoustic Instruments Or Vocals
If you want to listen to the recorded audio while you record, connect headphones to the PHONES jack located on the side of the CD-2u/SD-2u. The sound received by the internal mics will not be heard from the internal speakers.
Page 42 If the input level is high ● There is a limit on the level that the CD-2u/SD-2u is able to record. The PEAK indicator will light to indicate that the audio input has exceeded this limit (i.e., the input is too loud). If you record even though the PEAK indicator is lit, the recorded audio will be distorted.
Page 43 ] (Play) button immediately after you stop recording. Important Depending on where the CD-2u/SD-2u is positioned in relation to the sound source, the ● recorded sound may not be evenly distributed between the left and right speakers. In such cases, you can adjust the left/right volume balance of the internal mics and record your performance again.
Page 44 Page 42. In this case, the input level will be adjusted automatically, so you won’t need to perform Step 6- Set the [MIC LEVEL] switch located on the CD-2u/SD-2u’s side panel to its “AUTO” (automatic) position. Switch setting Explanation MANUAL Record at the input level determined by the [MIC] knob.
Page 45: Connecting The External Mics For Recording
Press the [CD] button so it’s lit. fig.selectCD-e.eps fig.selectSD-e.eps Connect your mic to the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks or PLUG IN POWER MIC jack located on the CD-2u/SD-2u’s side panel. fig.connect-extmic-e.eps Types of plugs that can be connected Phone type, XLR type...
Page 46 PLUG IN POWER MIC jack. Adjust the input level of the external mics. On the CD-2u/SD-2u’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL” position. fig.rec-intmic02.eps Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the external mics.
Page 47 Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals (continued) Press the [ ] (Record) button to enter recording-standby mode. fig.rec-intmic04-e.eps Blinking Remote control Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording. Start your performance. fig.rec-intmic05-e.eps Remote control Press the [ ] (Stop) button to stop recording. fig.rec-intmic06-e.eps Remote control The recorded song will be added to the end of the SD memory card or CD-R/RW disc.
Page 48 Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals (continued) Selecting the External Mic Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity as appropriate for the external mic you’re using. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “EXT MIC Sens.” fig.menu-micsens02.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] buttons to choose “EXT MIC Sens.”...
Page 49 Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals (continued) Using Phantom Power The EXT MIC (L, R) jacks can supply 48 V phantom power, allowing you to connect a condenser mic that requires phantom power. Turn on the phantom power switch if you’re using a condenser mic that requires phantom power.
Page 50: Recording An Electronic Instrument
Connect the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks to your electronic instrument (digital piano, keyboard, etc.). Use audio cables to connect the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks to the output jacks of your electronic musical instrument. fig.connect-piano-e.eps To the output jacks of your...
Page 51 OUTPUT With this setup, set OUTPUT Select to “MIC” LINE IN (L, R) to prevent a feedback loop from occurring between the CD-2u/SD-2u and the LINE OUT (L, R) electronic piano. For details, refer to CD-2u / SD-2u “Selecting the Audio Source that’s Sent from the LINE OUT Jack”...
Page 52: Recording A Cassette Or Digital Audio Player
Connect your audio device (e.g., cassette deck) to the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks. Use audio cables to connect the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks to the output jacks of your audio device (e.g., cassette deck). fig.connect-record-e.eps...
Page 53 Recording a Cassette or Digital Audio Player (continued) Press the [ ] (Record) button to enter recording-standby mode. fig.rec-intmic04-e.eps Blinking Remote control Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording. Remote control Play back your audio device (e.g., cassette deck). The song being played will be recorded.
Page 54: Recording Karaoke
] buttons to choose “MIC Select.” Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice. Use the [+] [-] buttons to choose “External,” “Ext(MONO),” or “Plug-In Power.” On the CD-2u’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL” position. fig.rec-intmic02.eps Prepare your karaoke CD.
Page 55 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Overdub CD→SD?” fig.menu-overdub-e.eps Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice. The CD-2u/SD-2u will be in recording-standby mode. fig.overdub-CD02-e.eps Blinking CD song number Recording-destination...
Page 56 Connect your audio device (e.g., cassette deck) to the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks. Use audio cables to connect the CD-2u/SD-2u’s LINE IN (L, R) jacks to the output jacks of your audio device (e.g., cassette deck). fig.connect-record-e.eps...
Page 57 Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice. Use the [+] [-] buttons to choose “External,” “Ext(MONO),” or “Plug-In Power.” On the CD-2u/SD-2u’s left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its “MANUAL” position. fig.rec-intmic02.eps Turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE IN jacks.
Page 58 Recording Karaoke (continued) Press the [ ] (Record) button to enter recording-standby mode. fig.rec-intmic04-e.eps Blinking Remote control Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording. Remote control Play back your audio device (e.g., cassette deck). The song being played will be recorded. Press the [ ] (Stop) button to stop recording.
Page 59: Layering Your Performance Onto An Sd Memory Card
Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It Here’s how you can play back a recorded performance from an SD memory card, add a vocal or a performance of another instrument, and re-record the combined result onto the SD memory card (overdubbing a vocal or other performance onto an SD memory card song).
Page 60: Audio Input
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Overdub SD→SD?” fig.menu-overdubSD-SD-e.eps Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice. The CD-2u/SD-2u will be in recording-standby mode. fig.overdub-SD02-e.eps Blinking Song to record Recording-destination...
Page 61 Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It (continued) Press the [ ] (Play) button to begin recording. When the SD memory card song you selected in Step 4- begins playing, recording on the SD memory card will begin simultaneously. Start your performance. fig.overdub-SD03.eps During recording, the upper right of the screen will show “SD →...
Page 62: Convenient Functions For Recording
Convenient Functions for Recording Automatically Starting Recording When Audio is Detected When the CD-2u/SD-2u is in recording-standby mode and it detects audio input that exceeds the specified level, recording will start automatically. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Auto Rec Start.”...
Page 63 Blinking Start performing. When the CD-2u/SD-2u detects audio, recording will begin automatically. * In order to avoid losing any audio at the beginning of the performance, recording will actually begin up to 0.5 seconds earlier than the point at which audio exceeding the specified level is detected.
Page 64: Assigning Song Numbers While Recording (Marker)
Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) Assigning Song Numbers While Recording (Marker) During recording, you can assign a song number so that the subsequent material will be recorded as the next song. You can assign song numbers in the following three ways. Assigning song numbers Reference page ] (Record) button to assign the song number This page...
Page 65 Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) Automatically Assigning a Song Number at Fixed Intervals When making a long recording such as a lecture, you can automatically assign track numbers at fixed time intervals to divide the recording into tracks. If you’ve assigned track numbers, it will be easier to find a desired location in the recording.
Page 66 Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) Assigning Track Numbers When Silence is Detected If a period of silence lasting longer than one second is detected during recording, recording will automatically pause. Then, when audio exceeding the specified level is subsequently detected, a song number will be assigned and recording will automatically resume.
Page 67: Preventing Loud Sounds From Distorting (Limiter)
Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) Preventing Loud Sounds from Distorting (Limiter) This function automatically adjusts the input level so that the audio will not distort even when unexpectedly loud sounds are received while recording. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Limiter.”...
Page 68: Inserting A Count Before Recording Begins (Count-In)
Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) Inserting a Count Before Recording Begins (Count-in) You can sound a count before recording begins. Hearing a count can help you practice the timing or tempo of your performance before you actually start recording. Press the [ ] (Metronome) button to turn on the metronome.
Page 69 Convenient Functions for Recording (continued) If you’ve specified a count-in, the procedure for starting to record will be as follows. Press the [ ] (Record) button. The CD-2u/SD-2u will be in recording-standby mode. fig.autorec01-e.eps Blinking Press the [ ] (Play) button.
Page 70: Listening To A Cd/Listening To An Sd Memory Card
Listening to a CD/Listening to an SD Memory Card * In order to play a CD, you’ll need to use the dedicated AC adaptor, which was included with the CD-2u/ SD-2u. Listening to a CD Listening to an SD memory Card ☞...
Page 71 Continuing Playback from When You Stopped a Song (Resume Function) If you press the [ ] (Stop) button during playback, the CD-2u/SD-2u can remember the position at which you paused, and will resume playback from that location the next time you start playback. This is called the Resume function.
Page 72: Convenient Functions For Playback
Convenient Functions for Playback Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Here’s how to adjust the tone of the playback sound to your taste. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Bass” or “Treble.” fig.menu-key01-e.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Bass”...
Page 73: Adding Reverberation (Reverb)
Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) Adding Reverberation (Reverb) This function adds reverberation (reverb) to the audio played back from an SD memory card (or CD ), creating the impression that the performance is occurring in a concert hall or other real-world acoustic environment. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Reverb.”...
Page 74: Muting The Sound Of The Speakers
Convenient Functions for Playback (continued) Muting the Sound of the Speakers If you don’t want sound to come from the speakers, press the [SPEAKER] button to turn them off. The speakers can be turned back on by pressing the button once again. fig.speaker.eps Important When using the internal mics, you won’t hear any sound from the speakers when you’re...
Page 75: Changing The Key Of The Playback
Changing the Key of the Playback This adjusts the key (pitch) of the playback sound in semitone steps. This can be useful in situations like the following. • You want to shift the key of an accompaniment that was created for alto sax, so that you can practice flute along with it.
Page 76: Making Fine Adjustments To The Playback Pitch (Pitch)
Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch) This adjusts the pitch of the playback sound in one-cent steps. One cent is 1/100th of a semitone. Sometimes when you are practicing your instrument along with a CD, you may have difficulty because the CD playback is pitched slightly different than your instrument.
Page 77: Slowing Down Or Speeding Up Playback
Slowing Down or Speeding Up Playback You can make the playback speed slower or faster. You can also change the playback speed without affecting the pitch. This is useful when you are learning a song by ear and want to hear it slowly, or if you want to quickly listen to a song that you recorded.
Page 78: Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel)
Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel) This function cancels the portion of the sound that is heard in the center of its stereo image, such as the main vocal or lead guitar, making it less audible. This lets you use a commercially available CD as a simple karaoke source, giving you an easy way to enjoy karaoke or to practice singing or playing an instrument.
Page 79: Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat)
Repeatedly Playing Tracks (1 Track/All Repeat) You can have a favorite track (or all tracks) play back repeatedly. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Repeat.” fig.menu-repeat01-e.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Repeat.”...
Page 80: Repeatedly Playing A Portion Of The Song (A/B Repeat)
Repeatedly playing a portion of the song (A/B Repeat) You can have a specified section play back repeatedly. Repeatedly listening to a section of a song is convenient when you’re practicing your instrument along with the song, or learning the song by ear. During playback, press the [REPEAT] button at the point where you want Repeat Play to start.
Page 81: Sounding The Metronome
Sounding the Metronome The CD-2u/SD-2u has built-in metronome—a convenient feature for practicing an instrument. Press the [ ] (Metronome) button to turn the metronome on. The setting will turn on/off each time you press the[ ] (Metronome) button. * Whenever the unit has remained inactive for a predetermined amount of time, it will go back to displaying the Source (Sound Source) screen.
Page 82 Sounding the Metronome (continued) Specifying which beats are emphasized. fig.menu-metro05-e.eps Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Beat.” Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the timing at which the metronome will mark the strong beats. Value Explanation No beats are emphasized. Every beat is emphasized.
Page 83: Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function)
Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner Function) You can tune your instrument using the chromatic tuner function, which detects the name of the note in semitone steps. Select the internal mics. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] buttons to choose “MIC Select.”...
Page 84: Changing The Tuner's Reference Pitch
Changing the Tuner’s Reference Pitch You can calibrate the CD-2u/SD-2u’s Tuner to another instrument or tuning standard by adjusting its “reference pitch.” The reference pitch is the frequency of the A4 note. This is the pitch of the middle A note on a piano.
Page 85: Listening To A Guide Tone While Tuning
You’re returned to the audio source screen. Listening to a Guide Tone While Tuning As a tuning aid, you can have the CD-2u/SD-2u sound a guide tone from the internal speakers. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Tuner/ Tone?”...
Page 86: Deleting Songs From An Sd Memory Card
Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card Deleting Songs Individually Here’s how to delete a single, selected song. Track When you delete a song, subsequent songs will be moved Number forward, incrementing their song numbers. Delete fig.SDedit-erase-e.eps Track Number Blank Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button SD becomes the audio source.
Page 87: Erasing All Tracks
Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) Erasing All Tracks Here’s how to delete all songs from the SD memory card. Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “SD Erase All?”...
Page 88: Deleting An Unwanted Region At The Beginning Of The Song (Trim In)
Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) Deleting an Unwanted Region at the Beginning of the Song (Trim In) If you start recording slightly ahead of the beginning of the performance so as to avoid missing anything, there will be some unwanted silence at the beginning of the song. You can delete this unwanted silence so that you will hear sound as soon as the song starts playing.
Page 89 Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) Press the [ENTER] button. If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.trimin-mssg-e.eps Progress indication The display will show “Processing..,”...
Page 90: Deleting An Unwanted Region At The End Of The Song (Trim Out)
Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) Deleting an Unwanted Region at the End of the Song (Trim Out) If you stop recording slightly after the end of the performance so as to avoid missing anything, there will be some unwanted silence at the end of the song. You can delete this unwanted silence so that the song contains only the performance itself.
Page 91 Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card (continued) Press the [ENTER] button. If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.trimout-mssg-e.eps Progress indication The display will show “Processing..,”...
Page 92: Erasing Tracks From A Cd-Rw Disc
Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc Deleting One Song at a Time (Only the Last Song) Here’s how to erase the last track recorded on a CD-RW disc. * In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor. Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit.
Page 93: Erasing All Tracks
Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc (continued) Erasing All Tracks Here’s how to erase all tracks from the CD-RW disc. * In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor. Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “CD Erase All?”...
Page 94: Removing Finalization
Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc (continued) Removing Finalization You can remove finalization from a CD-RW disc (Page 99) so that the disc can once again be used for recording. Removing finalization will not erase the recorded tracks. * In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor. Insert the CD-RW disc that you want to edit, and press the [CD] button.
Page 95: Selecting Songs From An Sd Memory Card To Create A Cd
Verify that this is a disk to which you don’t mind writing new data, and then reinsert the CD-R/RW disc. The CD-2u/SD-2u asks whether you want to write all of the songs. fig.writeCD-mssg02-e.eps * This message won’t appear if it’s not possible for all of the songs on the SD memory card to be written to the CD-R/RW disc.
Page 96 Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD (continued) If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.writeCD-mssg03-e.eps Use the [+] [-] buttons to specify the Finalize setting.
Page 97 Important ● We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2u/SD-2u will play on all CD players. Depending on your CD player’s support for CD-R/RW discs, music CDs you create may not play correctly. ●...
Page 98: Roland R-05/R-09 Series
Track (file) must be located in the root directory of the SD memory card. ● * The CD-2u/SD-2u is able to display and play back a maximum of 99 tracks. * The CD-2u/SD-2u will not recognize the file if even one of the above conditions is not met. File name display fig.WriteCD03-e.eps...
Page 99 Finalization is the process of writing final information (the number of songs, the song numbers, the playback times, etc.) to a CD-R/RW disc. When you “finalize” a CD-R/RW disc that was recorded or written by the CD-2u/SD-2u, that disc will be playable as a music CD in another CD player.
Page 100: Creating A Duplicate Of An Original Music Cd (Backup)
Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup) Here’s how to back up an original music CD you created, making an identical copy of your original music CD. * In order to perform this operation, you’ll need the included, dedicated AC adaptor. Workflow to Back up CDs When copying a music CD, the CD tracks are stored temporarily on an SD memory card.
Page 101 The display will show “Processing..,” and the backup will begin. When the backup is finished, the CD-R/RW disc will be ejected. The CD-2u/SD-2u asks whether you want to create another identical CD. fig.CDbackup-mssg04-e.eps If you want to create another identical CD If you are finished backing up Press the [ENTER] button.
Page 102 Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup) (continued) If the screen shows “Tr ##/xx Tr. Are You Sure?” (Step 3) The music CD’s tracks will be written as far as the free space on the SD memory card allows.
Page 103: Moving A Song
Moving a Song This operation moves a song by changing the order of the Track songs. Number fig.SDedit-move-e.eps Move Track Number Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button SD becomes the audio source. Use the [ ] buttons to select the song that you want to move.
Page 104: Dividing A Track
Dividing a Track This operation divides a song into two songs. Track Number Divide Track Number A” Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button SD becomes the audio source. Use the [ ] or [ ] button to select the track you want to edit.
Page 105 Dividing a Track (continued) If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (Note that the process cannot be interrupted once you’ve started it. If you decide that you don’t want to begin the process, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.divide-mssg-e.eps Progress indication The display will show “Processing..,”...
Page 106: Joining Songs
Joining Songs This operation join two songs, making them into a single Track song. The song will be joined with the following song. Number fig.SDedit-combine-e.eps Join Track Number B + C Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button SD becomes the audio source.
Page 107: Maximizing The Volume Of A Song
Maximizing the Volume of a Song This operation raises the volume of the entire song as high as possible without causing the sound to distort. If the sound was recorded at too low a level, you can use this to increase the volume.
Page 108: Creating A Copy Of A Song In A New Key
Creating a Copy of a Song in a New Key You can change the key of a song on an SD memory card (or CD ), and save the new version of the song on the SD memory card. * In order to edit a song on CD, you’ll need to use the dedicated AC adaptor (included) Insert the media that contains the song you want to edit.
Page 109: Creating A Copy Of A Song In A New Pitch
Creating a Copy of a Song in a New Pitch You can change the pitch of a song on an SD memory card (or CD ), and save the new version of the song on the SD memory card. * In order to edit a song on CD, you’ll need to use the dedicated AC adaptor (included) Insert the media that contains the song you want to edit.
Page 110: Creating A Copy Of A Song At A New Playback Speed
Creating a Copy of a Song at a New Playback Speed You can change the playback speed of a song on an SD memory card (or a CD ), and save the new version of the song on the SD memory card. * In order to edit a song on CD, you’ll need to use the dedicated AC adaptor (included) Insert the media that contains the song you want to edit.
Page 111: Creating A Copy Of A Song With The Center Cancelled
Creating a Copy of a Song with the Center Cancelled You can make simple karaoke material from a song on an SD memory card (or CD ) by using the “Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel)”(Page 78), then saving the new version of the song on an SD memory card. * In order to edit a song on CD, you’ll need to use the dedicated AC adaptor (included) Insert the media that contains the song you want to edit.
Page 112: Viewing The Remaining Recording/Playback Time
Viewing the Remaining Recording/Playback Time Here’s how to switch the time information shown in the screen. You can view the remaining time that can be recorded on an SD memory card (or CD-R/RW disc ), or the time remaining in a song. fig.display-e.eps Press the [ENTER] button to switch between the available choices for the time indicator, as follows.
Page 113: Viewing Information About An Sd Memory Card
Viewing Information about an SD Memory Card Here’s how to view information such as the capacity of an SD memory card and the remaining time for recording. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Card Info.” fig.menu-SDinfo01-e.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Page 114: Viewing Information About A Cd-R/Rw Disc
Viewing Information about a CD-R/RW Disc Here’s how to view information such as the capacity of a CD-R/RW disc and the remaining time for recording. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Disc Info.” fig.menu-CDinfo01-e.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] buttons to choose “Disc Info.”...
Page 115: Adjusting The Readability Of The Screen (Contrast)
Adjusting the Readability of the Screen (Contrast) Depending on the temperature or other conditions, the characters in the screen may become difficult to read. In such cases, you can adjust the contrast for best readability. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Contrast.”...
Page 116: Automatically Dimming The Screen (Backlight Timer)
* This setting is effective only when the CD-2u/SD-2u is running on batteries. The screen will not dim if you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor (Page 22).
Page 117: Changing The Screen Display Language
Changing the Screen Display Language You can switch the screen display between various languages. You can choose from English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, and Italian. Turn off the power. Refer to the table below, and while holding down the button that corresponds to the desired screen display language, turn on the power.
Page 118: Returning The Menu Settings To Their Factory-Set Condition
This operation returns all settings you’ve made in the menus to their factory-set condition (Factory Reset). If the CD-2u/SD-2u does not operate as you expect even when you follow the steps in this manual, you may wish to execute the Initialize operation.
Page 119: Formatting An Sd Memory Card
Formatting an SD Memory Card If an SD memory card has been used on a computer or other device, and any data remains on that SD memory card, there will be correspondingly less available recording time. By formatting the SD memory card, you can erase all data from the card, ensuring that the full capacity of the card will be available for recording.
Page 120: Adjusting The Left/Right Volume Balance Of The Internal Mics
When recording via the internal mics (Page 41), the recorded sound may not be even in volume between the left and right sides, depending on where the CD-2u/SD-2u is located. In such cases, you can adjust the left/right volume balance of the internal mics to compensate for the position in which the CD-2u/SD-2u is placed.
Page 121: Reversing The Stereo Field Of The Internal Mics
Reversing the Stereo Field of the Internal Mics When using the internal mics (Page 41), the sound from the mic at the left side of the CD-2u/ SD-2u will be recorded on the left channel (L), and the sound from the right mic will be recorded on the right channel (R).
Page 122 Reversing the Stereo Field of the Internal Mics (continued) Here’s how to exchange the right and left channels of the internal mics. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “INT MIC Exchange.” fig.menu-format-e.eps Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ ] buttons to choose “INT MIC Exchange.”...
Page 123: Connecting External Speakers
You can connect external speakers with built -in amplifier to the LINE OUT jack and use them to listen to playback from the CD-2u/SD-2u or the sound received at its inputs. If you connect the LINE OUT jack to the input jack of your digital piano, you’ll be able to listen to the sound using the built-in speakers of your digital piano.
Page 124 During recording, the audio from the SD memory card (and the Mix2 audio of the CD ) will be output. The audio from the EXT MIC (L, R) jacks or the CD-2u/SD-2u’s internal mics is output. LINE The audio from the LINE IN (L, R) jacks is output.
Page 125: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland distributor. Power Supply Problem Cause and Action Page ● Could you be using an AC adaptor other than the included one? ➔...
Page 126: Problems With The Sound
Troubleshooting (continued) Problems with the Sound Problem Cause and Action Page ● Could the connections be incorrect? ➔ Make the correct connections. 45, 50, ● Could the power on the connected equipment (mic, digital piano, etc.) be switched off? ➔ Turn on the power.
Page 127 Troubleshooting (continued) Problems with the Sound (continued) Problem Cause and Action Page ● The sound recorded via Have you adjusted the input level of the internal mics? the internal mics is not ➔ Turn the [MIC] knob to raise the input level of the internal mics. loud enough ●...
Page 128 CD-Related Problems Problem Cause and Action Page ● Could you be using batteries? If you’re operating the CD-2u/SD-2u on batteries, no CD-related Can’t insert a CD operations can be performed. ➔ Use the dedicated AC adaptor. ● Is the audio source set to “CD”? ➔...
Page 129 — play back correctly. ● Is the CD-2u/SD-2u powered up? ➔ Turn on the power of the CD-2u/SD-2u. The disc tray will not ➔ open If a power failure has occurred, you can use the emergency eject hole to open the disc tray manually.
Page 130 Could the SD memory card be of a capacity that is not supported? ➔ Check the capacity of the SD memory card, and use a card of a capacity supported by the CD-2u/SD-2u. ● Is the SD memory card inserted all the way into the slot? ➔...
Page 131 Troubleshooting (continued) SD Memory Card-Related Problems (continued) Problem Cause and Action Page ● Could the SD memory card playback level be turned down? Insufficient playback ➔ volume Use SD/CD Level to raise the playback level. ● Is the SD memory card inserted all the way into the slot? ➔...
Page 132: Messages
Use a disc that’s appropriate for the operation. Disc you’re attempting to perform. Improper File This song cannot be edited on the CD-2u/SD-2u. — When joining songs, you selected the last song in Select a song other than the last song, and Last SD Track the SD memory card.
Page 133 The disc cannot be used with the CD-2u/SD-2u. Confirm that the disc can be used ☞ Disc Page 20). The CD-2u/SD-2u is unable to use this SD memory Use a different card. Unsupported SD card. Use AC You attempted to perform a CD-related operation Please use the dedicated AC adaptor.
Page 134: Specifications
Specifications CD-2u SD-2u Tracks 2 (Stereo) Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz Signal Processing AD/DA conversion: 24 bits Recording Mode SD Memory Card: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits) SD Memory Card: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits) CD-R, CD-RW: Audio CD Recording Media SD Memory Card (supports 512 MB–16 GB,...
Page 135: Index
Index Disc Info ............114 Divide ............104 Adjusting the readability of the screen ..115 Auto Level ............44 Auto Marker ..........65, 66 Auto Marker Lvl ..........66 Easy Guide ..........37, 38 Auto Marker Time .......... 65 Editing an SD memory card Auto Rec Start ..........
Page 136 Index (continued) INT MIC Exchange ........122 Internal mics Recording reversing the stereo field ......121 Adjusting the input level automatically ..44 volume balance ........120 Maximum recording times ......21 Overdubbing ..........59 Recording a Cassette or MD ..... 52 Karaoke ............
Page 137 Index (continued) Track numbers ........64, 65, 66 Trim In ............88 Trim Out ............90 Tuner ............. 83 Tuner/Tone? ..........83 Unfinalize? ............. 94 Viewing information ......113, 114 Volume balance ........... 120 Write (SD->CD)? ..........95 Writing (creating a CD) ......... 95...
Page 138 For EU Countries For China...
Page 139 For EU Countries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is Apparatus containing incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or Lithium batteries equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! VARNING Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
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