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Roland AR-3000SD Owner's Manual

Roland AR-3000SD Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the AR-3000SD.
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• Reference Manual
This describes all parameters of the AR-3000SD.
• Command Reference Manual
This describes control via the RS-232C interface, Telnet, or FTP.
• ARE-3000 Manual
This is the manual for the computer software (Windows only).
Before using the AR-3000SD, ensure that its system program is at the most recent version.
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  • Page 1 For information on available upgrades for the system program, see the Roland website (http://www.roland.com/support/). Owner’s Manual (this document) Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the AR-3000SD. PDF Manual (download from the Web) To obtain the PDF manual •...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    Roland function). If you do not want the power to be Also, the supplied power cord must Service Center, or an authorized Roland turned off automatically, disengage the Auto not be used with any other device.
  • Page 4 Roland Service Center, or it could accidently be swallowed by Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit an authorized Roland distributor, as small children.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    Depending utmost to preserve the data stored in your • Roland Corporation is an authorized licensee of on the way in which the electrical appliance is unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, the CompactFlash™...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ......21 Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000SD ..12 Playback Using the Panel on the Unit (Manual Playback) .

  • Page 7: Main Features

    Main Features High-Quality Recording and Playback The AR-3000SD can perform linear recording and playback with high-quality 24-bit sound at 96 kHz. It supports MP3 as well, and is also capable of lengthy recording and playback. What’s more, it can play data created on earlier AR series units. Recorded content and settings are all stored on memory cards, so you can set up for different production scenarios rapidly by changing cards.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    [OUTPUT VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphones volume Power indicator, [L] switch even when the [OUTPUT VOLUME] knob has been deactivated. This turns the power to the AR-3000SD on and off. The indicator [OUTPUT VOLUME] knob lights up when the power comes on.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    LINE IN jacks may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors. This is used when connecting the AR-3000SD to a computer or the like for exchanging signals. Ground terminal MIDI connectors (OUT/THRU, IN) You use this to connect the AR-3000SD to an electrical ground.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Attaching the Rubber Feet Attaching the Card Protector Attach these as required, such as when you’re using the AR-3000SD By attaching the Card Protector (supplied) to the AR-3000SD, you without mounting it on a rack or the like. can prevent the memory card from inadvertently being removed from the AR-3000SD.

  • Page 11: Turning The Unit On And Off

    Pressing the [BACK] button returns the selection of hour, minute, Confirm the volume levels on the AR-3000SD and any second, year, month, or day to the previous item. Change the value amp or mixer that is connected turned down to the lowest of the setting selected using the [SELECT] dial.

  • Page 12: Examples Of Usage And Connection For The Ar-3000Sd

    Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000SD You can use the AR-3000SD alone or in combination with other AR-3000SD units or other equipment to play audio in a wide variety of scenes. This section shows some examples of these. You can use these examples as a starting point for making changes to match your own usage circumstances.

  • Page 13: Using The Rs-232C Connector And Lan Port

    What You Can Do (Usage Tips) Using the RS-232C Connector and LAN Port Using the RS-232C connector or the LAN port, you can control the AR-3000SD from a computer, touch panel, or other external control Repeat Playback of the Same Phrase device.

  • Page 14: Cards Compatible With The Ar-3000Sd

    Phrase setting data, system setting data, and other such name (using up to eight characters). When you record a phrase, this information is also stored on the card, and not in the AR-3000SD card name is automatically added to the beginning of the phrase itself.

  • Page 15: Important Notes On Handling Cards

    Using Cards Formatted on the AR-3000SD with Earlier Models • CF cards formatted on the AR-3000SD can be used as is with the AR-3000R/200R/200S/20PR/20P. • Cards can be used as is with the AR-3000/200 by copying the data to PC card with the ARE-3000.

  • Page 16: Important Note: About Setting Information Imported From A Card

    • Settings for card editing Information Recorded on the Card The AR-3000SD stores recorded audio and MIDI signals on the card. Information such as system settings and phrase settings is also stored on the card. Only some system settings (such as the LCD contrast setting) are recorded in the unit itself.

  • Page 17: About The Display

    About the Display Song phrase Viewing the Basic Screen Icon indicating a song phrase Song phrase number The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that Date and time your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system Number of the Card type...

  • Page 18: Display-Related Settings

    About the Display Display-Related Settings Making the Display Go Dark You can make the display go dark automatically after a certain NOTE period of time has elapsed following the last operation in the phrase playback screen. You can set the time until the display goes If you press the [MENU] button while making settings, a dark (Sleep Time) to anything from 30 seconds to 59 minutes 59 message asking you to confirm that you want to exit the setting...

  • Page 19: Recording Audio

    Connecting Equipment Make the correct connections, then turn on the [L] switch. The AR-3000SD is equipped with a MIC jack (for microphone input) Insert a formatted card (p. 14) into one of the slots. on the front panel and LINE IN jacks (for line input) on the rear Turn the [SELECT] dial to choose the phrase number you panel.

  • Page 20: Required Settings For Recording Audio Signals (Recording Settings)

    • Recording settings are made in phrase units. You can mix phrases having different recording settings on a single card. On the AR-3000SD, you can select from among eight types of • The possible recording time of a card varies according to the recording formats.

  • Page 21: Starting And Ending Recording

    Recording Audio Rec type (stereo or mono) Adjusting the recording level Select either stereo recording or mono recording. Input audio from the connected device and adjust the recording level. If the input volume level is too high, a symbol “OVER” like the Procedure for setting the recording type one shown below appears on the display.

  • Page 22: Playback Using The Panel On The Unit (Manual Playback)

    Playback Using the Panel on the Unit (Manual Playback) Keeping the Output Volume Unchanged (Output Volume Thru) This deactivates the [OUTPUT VOLUME] knob and keeps the output volume level unchanged to prevent accidental operation. * The OUTPUT VOLUME knob can still be used to adjust the Insert a card containing recorded data into a slot.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    If you are not conducting trigger recording, set it to “OFF. ” recorded recording connector. About playback The initial tempo of the AR-3000SD is 120, so even if you Has the card been formatted on a computer? Phrases are not The displayed tempo...
  • Page 24 Unable to connect to the AR-3000SD. a LAN device • If the AR-3000SD is being used with DHCP set to OFF, make sure the settings for IP ADDRESS and SUBNET (subnet mask) are correct. • Check whether the setting for DHCP has been made on the LAN device.

  • Page 25: Error Messages

    Error Messages If there has been a mistake in operation, or if the AR-3000SD is unable to continue processing as you directed, an error message will appear in the display. Note the message that appears, and take the appropriate action.

  • Page 26: Cards

    Card-Specific Audio Recording Time Chart The following table shows recording times available for cards formatted for the AR-3000SD. * These times are for when 1 phrase is recorded continuously, and are provided for your reference when recording. The recording time will depend on the combination of the grade settings of each phrase recorded in each memory card.

  • Page 27: Terminals

    Terminals Control input Specifications of the Control Input/ Output Terminals On, Off (Open, Close), Pulse width: 20 msec or Trigger Signal Format more Contact capacity DC 24 V, 0.1 A or more Control Input/Output Terminal A Input Photocoupler * During binary playback, complete input specifying binary signals within 50 ms.

  • Page 28: Rs-232C Connector Specifications

    6 : DSR 7 : RTS 8 : CTS 9 : NC * These are already connected in inside of the AR-3000SD (4–6 and 7–8). * At least three lines (RXD, TXD and GND) should be connected as shown in a figure.

  • Page 29: Specification

    Specification Roland AR-3000SD: Audio Recorder q Recorder Part q Input/Output Data Type MIC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced, unbalanced connection is possible) Recording Input Sense -43 dBu (unbalanced) File format Nominal Input Level -38 dBu (INPUT VOLUME - MIC at 8 position, Sampling frequency 32 k, 44.1 k, 48 k, 96 kHz...

  • Page 30: Dimensions

    Specification q Other Terminals q Other CONTROL INPUT/ 5 pin terminal block with M3 screws Display Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots OUTPUT A connector Programmable Timer Number of programs: 50 events x 14 days CONTROL INPUT/ DB-25 type Schedule: Weekly schedule and yearly schedule OUTPUT B connector Clock adjustment: NTP client LAN port...

  • Page 31: Index

    Index [L] switch ........8 [MENU] button ......8 MENU indicator .
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  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity

    Compliance Information Statement Model Name : AR-3000SD Type of Equipment : Audio Recorder Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U.S.A. Telephone : (323) 890 3700 For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION...

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