Page 1 Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ☞...
Page 2 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
Check the Included Items The CD-2i includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the CD-2i. 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 Checking Preparations Recording to SD/CD-R/CD-RW Listening Convenient Functions for practicing USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 8 IMPORTANT NOTES... 11 Panel Descriptions ... 13 Recordable Media and Functionality... 19 Turning the Power On and Off... 21 Using the Dedicated AC Adaptor ... 21 Using Batteries...
Page 5 Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD... 97 Making a music CD from a song recorded on a device such as the Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize). 102 Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup)... 103 Moving a Song...
Page 6 Automatically start new songs at silent spaces when recording from a cassette or MD ● Automatically start recording when a performance begins ● Let the CD-2i adjust the input level ● Sound a count before recording begins ● Record your vocal along with karaoke backing ●...
Page 7 ● Make a duplicate of an original music CD you created ● Complete a CD Others ● Use the CD-2i where there’s no AC power ● Extend battery life ● Connect speakers to listen ● Restore the CD-2i to its factory-set condition ●...
Page 8: Using The Unit Safely
● When using the unit with a SS-PC1 recommended by Roland, the SS-PC1 must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a SS-PC1, you still need to make sure that any...
Page 9 ● Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: ❍ The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...
Page 10 USING THE UNIT SAFELY (continued) 111: Selection ● If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 23). ❍ Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.
Page 11: Important Notes
● Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored SD memory card, CD, or in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. ●...
Page 12: Handling Sd Memory Cards
IMPORTANT NOTES (continued) ● When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements. 558a ● To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.
Page 13: Top Panel
Panel Descriptions Top Panel fig.unit01-e.eps MIC L/MIC R This is a stereo pair of mics built into the CD-2i. You can use these mics to record. ☞ “Recording with the Internal Mics” (Page 40) [MIC] Knob This adjusts the input level of the internal mics and the EXT MIC jack.
Page 14: (Metronome) Button
“Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch)” (Page 78) Stereo Speakers These are a pair of stereo speakers built into the CD-2i. [SPEAKER] button This button turns the speaker on/off. ☞ “Muting the Sound of the Speakers” (Page 76)
Page 15: Menu Button
Displayed during one-track repeat playback. ☞ Page 81 Displayed during all-track repeat playback. ☞ Page 81 Displayed during A-B repeat playback. ☞ Page 82 This is shown if the CD-2i is running on batteries. It indicates the remaining battery power. Panel Descriptions (continued)
Page 16: Right Side Panel
When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page Unsuitable places for connection ●...
Page 17: Battery Compartment
☞ Step 4 on “Recording with the Internal Mics” (Page Battery Compartment Install batteries here if you want to operate the CD-2i on batteries. If you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor, it’s not necessary to install batteries. ☞ “Using Batteries” (Page 23)
Page 18: Remote Control
Center Cancel Turns Center Cancel on/off. The [VOLUME] knob of the CD-2i 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 19: Recordable Media And Functionality
Create an original music CD Backup an original music CD * In order for a CD-R/RW disc recorded on the CD-2i to be playable on another CD player, an operation called “finalizing” (Page 102) must be performed on that disc.
Page 20 Minimum Recording Time for One Track Each track on a music CD must be at least four seconds long. Since the CD-2i creates music CDs from the songs you record, it does not allow you to record a track that’s less than four seconds long.
Page 21: Turning The Power On And Off
Turning the Power On and Off You can operate the CD-2i either from an electrical outlet or using six AA batteries (sold separately). * Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.
Page 22: About The Auto Power-Off Function
Turning the Power On and Off About the Auto Power-off function This device is set so its power will automatically be turned off after no operation has been performed for a certain length of time. This is called the Auto Power-off function. If you want to disable this function, you can do so as follows.
Page 23: Using Batteries
Using Batteries Note If you’re operating the CD-2i on batteries, you won’t be able to perform CD-related operations such as recording, playing, or writing songs, etc. Nor will it be possible to use phantom power. fig.battery06-e.esp Batteries to use AA alkaline batteries or Nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Page 24: Battery Life
* Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the display backlight turns off. Remaining Battery Indicator If you’re operating the CD-2i on batteries, the battery indicator will be shown on the screen. If you continue use the CD-2i when the batteries are low, the display will indicate “Battery Low,”...
Page 25: Preparing An Sd Memory Card
Preparing an SD Memory Card Here’s how to prepare an SD memory card for recording. Inserting an SD Memory Card Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot on the CD-2i’s front panel. Printed surface upward Displayed screen...
Page 26 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-2i, you’ll need to format the card. Proceed as follows to format the card.
Page 27: Removing An Sd Memory Card
When the memory card pops part of the way out, pull it all the way out. Using the Included SD Memory Card Protector You can use the included SD memory card protector to prevent theft of an SD memory card inserted in the CD-2i. Bottom of CD-2i * When fastening the screw, take care not to overtighten it.
Page 28: Preparing A Cd
Inserting a CD Do not use CDs that have a CD label or sticker affixed to them. You may be unable to remove the CD, or it may cause the CD-2i to malfunction. Press the [CD EJECT ( The tray will open partially. Use your hand to pull it open.
Page 29: Removing A Cd
] button does not eject the disc, you can use the emergency eject hole to forcibly eject the CD. * Before using the emergency eject hole to eject the CD, you must turn off the power of the CD-2i. ☞...
Page 30: Preparing The Remote Control
Push it inward until it clicks into place. Using the Remote Control Point the remote control toward the CD-2i’s sensor, and operate it within the specified operating range. When the remote sensor detects a remote control operation, the [ENTER] button will blink.
Page 31 Disabling Remote Control Operation If you want to prevent inadvertent operation of the remote control, you can disable remote operation. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Remote Control.” Use the [+] [-] buttons to turn the remote control operation on/off. fig.menu-remote02.eps Value Explanation...
Page 32: Menu Operations
CD-2i itself. You can’t access the menu screen during recording-standby mode or recording. Also, there are some settings that cannot be made while the CD-2i is running on batteries or is playing back.
Page 33: 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-2i is running on batteries or playing back.
Page 34 Menu Operations (continued) Category Setting (details) Erase One? (Deletes the selected song.) SD Erase All? (Deletes all songs.) Move? (Moves the song.) Trim In? (Deletes silence from the beginning of the song.) Trim Out? (Deletes silence from the end of the song.) Divide? (Divides the song in two.) Combine?
Page 35 Category Setting (details) Auto Power Off (Enables/disables automatic power-off when no panel operation has been performed for a specified length of time.) Remote Control (Enabled/disables remote control operation.) Contrast (Adjusts the visibility of the characters in the screen.) SYSTEM Backlight Timer (Specifies the time until the screen will be dimmed.) Language ( (Selects the screen display language.)
Page 36: About Easy Guide
About Easy Guide Easy Guide is a convenient function that lets you operate the CD-2i simply by following the on-screen instructions without having to open the owner’s manual. Press the [EASY GUIDE] button. fig.guide01-e.eps Use the [ operation guide. fig.menu02.eps Easy Guide is available for the following seven operations.
Page 37: 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 Displayed screen 2. Erase Displayed screen Explanation Select the media to be used for recording. CD-R/RW Choose this if you’re recording on a CD-R/RW disc. SD Card Choose this if you’re recording on an SD memory card.
Page 38 Setting Items in Easy Guide (continued) 3. Write (SD→CD) Displayed screen 4. CD Backup 5. Karaoke Displayed screen 6. Overdub Displayed screen Explanation Select whether or not the disc is to be finalized once writing is complete. When writing has been completed, the disc will be finalized to complete your music CD .
Page 39 Displayed screen 7. Rehearsal Displayed screen Select * The input level adjustment made by the rehearsal function will remain in effect until the corresponding input knob is operated or the power is turned off. You’ll need to execute the rehearsal function again the next time you turn the power on. Explanation Select what you want to record.
Page 40: Recording Acoustic Instruments Or Vocals
The internal mics are stereo mics. Sound picked up by the mic on the left side of the CD-2i is recorded on the left channel (L), while sound from the mic on the right side is recorded on the right channel (R).
Page 41 Select the internal mics. Adjust the input level of the internal mics. On the CD-2i’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 internal mics.
Page 42 ● Depending on where the CD-2i 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 43 To use the Auto Level function, make the following settings in Step 6- 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-2i’s side panel to its “AUTO” (automatic) position. Switch setting...
Page 44: Connecting An External Mic For Recording
☞ Page 25). Set the audio source to “SD.” Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit. Connect your mic to the EXT MIC jack located on the CD-2i’s side panel. fig.connect-extmic-e.eps Types of plugs that can be connected Phone type, XLR type...
Page 45 Select the External mics. Adjust the input level of the external mic. On the CD-2i’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 46 If you’ve finished recording a CD-R/RW disc and would like to play that disc on another ● CD player, you’ll need to execute the “Finalize” operation. You can finalize the CD-R/RW disc when ejecting it. For details, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)”...
Page 47 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.” Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the external mic sensitivity setting. Value Explanation Lowers the sensitivity of the external mic.
Page 48: Using Phantom Power
Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals Using Phantom Power The EXT MIC MONO jack 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 49: Recording An Electronic Instrument
Connect the CD-2i’s LINE/PHONO IN jacks to your electronic instrument (digital piano, keyboard, etc.). Use audio cables to connect the CD-2i’s LINE/PHONO IN jacks to the output jacks of your electronic musical instrument. fig.connect-piano-e.eps Types of plugs that can be connected...
Page 50 Recording an Electronic Instrument Turn the [LINE/PHONO] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE/ PHONO IN jacks. Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not using the mic input, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to the “MANUAL” position, and then turn the [MIC] knob all the way to the left (off).
Page 51 If you’ve finished recording a CD-R/RW disc and would like to play that disc on another ● CD player, you’ll need to execute the “Finalize” operation. You can finalize the CD-R/RW disc when ejecting it. For details, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)”...
Page 52: Recording A Cassette Or Md
Press the [SD CARD] button so it’s lit. Connect your audio device (e.g., cassette deck) to the CD-2i’s LINE/ PHONO IN jacks. Use audio cables to connect the CD-2i’s LINE/PHONO IN jacks to the output jacks of your audio device (e.g., cassette deck). fig.connect-record-e.eps...
Page 53 Turn the [LINE/PHONO] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE/ PHONO IN jacks. Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not using the mic input, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to the “MANUAL” position, and then turn the [MIC] knob all the way to the left (off).
Page 54 If you’ve finished recording a CD-R/RW disc and would like to play that disc on another CD player, you’ll need to execute the “Finalize” operation. You can finalize the CD-R/RW disc when ejecting it. For details, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)”...
Page 55: Recording A Record
Recording a record Here’s how to record the sound of a record. You can connect a record player directly to the CD-2i. If your record player has a phono equalizer, refer to “Recording a cassette or MD” (Page 52). * If you encounter a problem with noise or distortion, see “The recorded sound is noisy or distorted”...
Page 56 Recording a record (continued) Turn the [LINE/PHONO] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE/ PHONO IN jacks. Adjust the loudness of the sound you’re recording. Since you’re not using the mic input, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to the “MANUAL” position, and then turn the [MIC] knob all the way to the left (off).
Page 57 If you’ve finished recording a CD-R/RW disc and would like to play that disc on another CD player, you’ll need to execute the “Finalize” operation. You can finalize the CD-R/RW disc when ejecting it. For details, refer to “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)”...
Page 58: Recording Karaoke
SD memory card (i.e., overdubbing that adds your voice or performance to a song from CD). The CD-2i provides a Center Cancel function, which lets you use a commercial CD as a simple karaoke source. For details, refer to “Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel)” (Page 80).
Page 59 Prepare your karaoke CD. ☞ Insert the karaoke CD ( Press the [CD] button so it’s lit, and set the audio source to “CD.” Use the [ ] buttons to select the song that you want to record. Adjust the CD’s playback level and the mic’s input level. Adjust the levels to obtain the desired volume balance between the CD and the mic.
Page 60 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ fig.menu-overdub-e.eps Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice. The CD-2i will be in recording-standby mode. fig.overdub-CD02-e.eps CD song number Press the [ The music CD track you selected in Step 6- memory card begins simultaneously.
Page 61: 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 62 Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen. Use the [ fig.menu-overdubSD-SD-e.eps Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice. The CD-2i will be in recording-standby mode. fig.overdub-SD02-e.eps Song to record ](Play) button to play back the SD memory card.
Page 63 Layering Your Performance onto an SD Memory Card Song and Recording It Press the [ ](Play) button to begin recording. When the SD memory card song you selected in Step 4- on the SD memory card will begin simultaneously. Start your performance. fig.overdub-SD03.eps Remote control Press the [...
Page 64: Convenient Functions For Recording
Convenient Functions for Recording Automatically Starting Recording When Audio is Detected When the CD-2i 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 65 Blinking Start performing. When the CD-2i 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 66: Assigning Song Numbers While Recording (Marker)
Convenient Functions for Recording 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 Press the [ Automatically assign song numbers at fixed intervals...
Page 67 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. Specify how the song numbers will be assigned.
Page 68 Convenient Functions for Recording 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 69: Preventing Loud Sounds From Distorting (Limiter)
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 70: Inserting A Count Before Recording Begins (Count-In)
Convenient Functions for Recording 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 [ fig.countin01-e.eps Specify the sound, tempo, and time signature of the count.
Page 71 If you’ve specified a count-in, the procedure for starting to record will be as follows. Press the [ ](Record) button. The CD-2i will be in recording-standby mode. fig.autorec01-e.eps Press the [ ](Play) button. The specified number of counts will be sounded, and then recording will begin.
Page 72: 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-2i. Listening to a CD Turn on the power Insert the CD Set the audio source to “CD.”...
Page 73 Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice. Explanation The Resume function will be off. The Resume function will be on. The CD-2i will remember the position at which playback was stopped. ](Stop) button to halt playback, you can press the [...
Page 74: 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.” Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the tone setting..fig.menu-key02-e.eps Press the [EXIT] button twice.
Page 75: Adding Reverberation (Reverb)
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 76: Muting The Sound Of The Speakers
Convenient Functions for Playback 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 When using the internal mics, you won’t hear any sound from the speakers when you’re recording or are in recording-standby mode, even if you press the [SPEAKER] button to turn...
Page 77: 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 practice flute along with an accompaniment CD that was created for alto sax. •...
Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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.” Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the Repeat Playback setting. fig.menu-repeat02-e.eps Value Off (factory setting)
Page 82: 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 83: Sounding The Metronome
Sounding the Metronome The CD-2i has built-in metronome—a convenient feature for practicing an instrument. Press the [ The setting will turn on/off each time you press the[ * Whenever the unit has remained inactive for a predetermined amount of time, it will go back to displaying the Source (Sound Source) screen.
Page 84: Adjust The Volume
Sounding the Metronome (continued) Specifying which beats are emphasized. Value 4 (factory setting) (a quarter-note) will be counted as one beat. * If you’ve selected “Voice” as the “Sound” setting, there will be no accent on the strong beats. Adjust the volume. Press the [EXIT] button.
Page 85: 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 [ fig.menu-overdub-e.eps Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Page 86: Changing The Tuner's Reference Pitch
Changing the Tuner’s Reference Pitch You can calibrate the CD-2i’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 87: 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-2i sound a guide tone from the internal speakers. Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Tuner/ Tone?”...
Page 88: 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. When you delete a song, subsequent songs will be moved forward, incrementing their song numbers. fig.SDedit-erase-e.eps Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button.
Page 89: Erasing All Tracks
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?” If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. fig.SDeraseall-mssg01-e.eps If you’re still sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button.
Page 90: Deleting An Unwanted Region At The Beginning Of The Song (Trim In)
Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card 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 91 Press the [ENTER] button. If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.trimin-mssg-e.eps The display will show “Processing..,” and the unwanted beginning of the song will be deleted. When the deletion is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen. Note The deleted region cannot be recovered.
Page 92: Deleting An Unwanted Region At The End Of The Song (Trim Out)
Deleting Songs from an SD Memory Card 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 93 Press the [ENTER] button. If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.trimout-mssg-e.eps The display will show “Processing..,” and the unwanted end of the song will be deleted. When the deletion is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Page 94: 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 95: Erasing All Tracks
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 96: Removing Finalization
Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc Removing Finalization You can remove finalization from a CD-RW disc (Page 102) 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 97: Selecting Songs From An Sd Memory Card To Create A Cd
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Write (SD→CD)?” When you see this screen, insert a blank or un-finalized CD-R/RW disc. fig.writeCD-mssg01-e.eps The CD-2i asks whether you want to write all of the songs. If you want to write all songs Press the [ENTER] button. Proceed to Select the song that you want to write to the CD-R/RW disc.
Page 98 CD is now ready. (continued) ☞ “Removing Finalization” (Page 96) “Making a CD-R/RW Disc for Playback on Another CD Player (Finalize)” (Page 102) fig.writeCD-mssg04-e.eps Indicates the progress relative to the total number of songs Indicates the progress for each song Your music If you selected Finalize “No”...
Page 99 Important We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2i 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 100 Selecting Songs from an SD Memory Card to Create a CD Adjusting the tone, adding reverb, and creating a CD You can adjust the tone and add reverb to the sound played back from an SD memory card or CD, and use the result to create a new CD. If you want to create a CD with these effects applied, use the appropriate menus to make the desired settings for these effects before you proceed.
Page 101: Roland R-09 Series
Track (file) must be located in the root directory of the SD memory card. ● * The CD-2i is able to display and play back a maximum of 99 tracks. * The CD-2i will not recognize the file if even one of the above conditions is not met. File name display fig.WriteCD03-e.eps...
Page 102: Making A Cd-R/Rw Disc For Playback On Another Cd Player (Finalize)
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-2i, that disc will be playable as a music CD in another CD player.
Page 103: Creating A Duplicate Of An Original Music Cd (Backup)
Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD 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 104 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-2i asks whether you want to create another identical CD. fig.CDbackup-mssg04-e.eps If you want to create another identical CD Press the [ENTER] button.
Page 105 Creating a Duplicate of an Original Music CD (Backup) 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. This means that if the SD memory card contains less free space than the amount of data from the music CD, you won’t be able to record all of the tracks.
Page 106: Moving A Song
Moving a Song This operation moves a song by changing the order of the songs. fig.SDedit-move-e.eps Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button. SD becomes the audio source. Use the [ Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Move?”...
Page 107: Dividing A Track
Dividing a Track This operation divides a song into two songs. Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button. SD becomes the audio source. Use the [ Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen, and choose “Divide?” Press the [ fig.menu-divide02-e.eps Number of the track you’re editing...
Page 108 Dividing a Track (continued) If you’re sure you want to proceed, press the [ENTER] button. (If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.) fig.divide-mssg-e.eps The display will show “Processing..,” and the song will be divided. When the division is completed, you’re returned to the audio source screen.
Page 109: Joining Songs
Joining Songs This operation join two songs, making them into a single song. The song will be joined with the following song. fig.SDedit-combine-e.eps Insert the SD memory card that you want to edit, and press the [SD CARD] button. SD becomes the audio source. Use the [ This song will be joined with the song that follows it.
Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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).
Page 114: 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 80), 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).
Page 115: Viewing Information
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 116: 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.” View the information.
Page 117: 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.” View the information. fig.menu-CDinfo02-e.eps Press the [EXIT] button twice.
Page 118: 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 119: Automatically Dimming The Screen (Backlight Timer)
* This setting is effective only when the CD-2i is running on batteries. The screen will not dim if you’re using the dedicated AC adaptor (Page 21).
Page 120: 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 121: 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-2i does not operate as you expect even when you follow the steps in this manual, you may wish to execute the Initialize operation.
Page 122: 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 123: Adjusting The Left/Right Volume Balance Of The Internal Mics
When recording via the internal mics (Page 40), the recorded sound may not be even in volume between the left and right sides, depending on where the CD-2i 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-2i is placed.
Page 124: Reversing The Stereo Field Of The Internal Mics
Reversing the Stereo Field of the Internal Mics When using the internal mics (Page 40), the sound from the mic at the left side of the CD-2i will be recorded on the left channel (L), and the sound from the right mic will be recorded on the right channel (R).
Page 125 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.” Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the setting, specifying whether you want the left and right channels to be exchanged for the internal mics.
Page 126: 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-2i 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 127 Use the [+] [-] buttons to choose the audio source. Value Explanation Mix (factory setting) The audio of all sources is mixed and output. The audio from the EXT MIC jacks or the CD-2i’s internal mics is output. LINE The audio from the LINE/PHONO IN jacks is output. SD/CD The audio from the SD memory card or CD is output.
Page 128: Troubleshooting
➔ Readjust the display contrast. If you’re using batteries, the Backlight Timer setting will dim the screen when you haven’t operated the CD-2i for a specified length of time. ➔ Turn the Backlight Timer “Off.”...
Page 129: Problems With The Sound
Could you be using a connection cable that contains an internal resistor? Insufficient volume from ➔ Use a connection cable—such as one from the Roland PCS series— that a device connected to does not contain an internal resistor. the EXT MIC (L/MONO, R) ●...
Page 130 Troubleshooting (continued) Problems with the Sound Problem ● The sound recorded via the internal mics is not loud enough ● The recorded sound is noisy or distorted ● ● ● ● Unintended tone quality ● An unwanted effect is applied to the sound ●...
Page 131 CD-Related Problems Problem ● Could you be using batteries? If you’re operating the CD-2i on batteries, no CD-related operations Can’t insert a CD can be performed. ➔ Use the dedicated AC adaptor. ● Is the audio source set to “CD”? ➔...
Page 132 Execute the Finalize operation. Is your CD player able to play back CD-R or CD-RW discs? ➔ If your CD player does not support CD-R or CD-RW discs, they may not play back correctly. Is the CD-2i powered up? ➔...
Page 133 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-2i. ● Is the SD memory card inserted all the way into the slot? ➔...
Page 134 Troubleshooting (continued) SD Memory Card-Related Problems Problem ● Insufficient playback volume ● ● Can’t record ● ● (continued) Cause and Action Could the SD memory card playback level be turned down? ➔ Use SD/CD Level to raise the playback level. Is the SD memory card inserted all the way into the slot? ➔...
Page 135: Messages
The disc is an inappropriate type for the operation Improper Disc you’re attempting to perform. Improper File This song cannot be edited on the CD-2i. When joining songs, you selected the last song in Last SD Track the SD memory card. The songs cannot be joined because there’s no following song.
Page 136 The disc cannot be used with the CD-2i. Unknown Disc Unsupported SD The CD-2i is unable to use this SD memory card. You attempted to perform a CD-related operation Use AC Adaptor without using the dedicated AC adaptor.
Page 137: Specifications
Specifications Tracks Sampling Rate Signal Processing Recording Mode Recording Media Recording Time (unit: min) CD-R or CD-RW disc Recorder Part Recording Songs Audio Input Audio Output Frequency Response Input/Output Nominal Input Level (variable) Nominal Output Level Input Impedance Output Impedance Display Dimensions Weight...
Page 138: Index
Index Adjusting the readability of the screen ...118 Auto Level ... 43 Auto Marker ... 67, 68 Auto Marker Lvl ... 68 Auto Marker Time ... 67 Auto Rec Start ... 64 Automatically recording ...64 Backing up ...103 Backlight Timer ...119 Batteries Backlight Timer ...119 battery life ...24...
Page 139 INT MIC Exchange ...125 Internal mics reversing the stereo field ...124 volume balance ...123 Karaoke ...58 Key ...77 Language ...120 Limiter ...69 LINE IN ...49, 52, 55 LINE OUT ...126 LINE OUT Select ...127 Make Backup? ...103 Marker ...66, 67, 68 Menu Factory Reset ...121 List of settings...
Page 140 Index (continued) Tempo (metronome) ...83 Time indication ...115 Track numbers ...66, 67, 68 Trim In ...90 Trim Out ...92 Tuner ...85 Tuner/Tone? ...85 Unfinalize? ...96 Viewing information ...116, 117 Volume balance ...123 Write (SD->CD)? ...97 Writing (creating a CD) ...97...
Page 141: Information
Information Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, EGYPT...
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Page 143: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Page 144: About The License Agreement
About the License Agreement ● The CD-2i’s CD-writing functionality, and its backing-up functionality are designed to allow you to reproduce material to which you have copyright, or material which the copyright owner has granted you permission to copy. Accordingly, reproduction of Music CD or other copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner...

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