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Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT
SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" ( p. 2, p. 3). These sections provide important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel
assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new
unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and
kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright  2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright  2000 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    • When using the unit with a rack or stand recom- mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need...
  • Page 3 • 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 or the power-supply cord has been damaged;...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting External Devices ... 26 Procedure for Recording MIDI Phrases ... 26 Procedure for Playing Back MIDI Phrases... 27 Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors)...28 What Is No-voltage/Make-contact? ... 28 Types of Control Input Playback ... 28 Types of Control Input Recording ...
  • Page 6 Operational Specifications for Terminal Rec ... 35 AR-200 Settings ... 36 To Specify Phrases with Binary Signals ... 37 Controlling Another Device with the AR-200 (Control Output Connectors) ...38 Starting Another Device (Busy Out)... 38 Controlling Another Device (Control Out) ... 39 Applications Guide Controlling the AR-200 with MIDI Signals (MIDI control) ...42...

  • Page 7: Main Features

    What you record and the settings are all saved on the card, so you can change situations rapidly simply by changing cards. The AR-200 can record and play back up to a maximum of 250 phrases (using cards created on Roland’s AR-3000 allows playback of up to 1000 phrases).

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions fig.kakubu Front Panel Rear Panel Front panel 1. PHONES jack 2. MIDI/CLIP indicator 3. SLAVE Indicator 4. Display 5. PLAY button 6. PLAY indicator 7. STOP button 8. Decrement ( ) button 9. Increment ( ) button 10. MEMORY FULL indicator 11.

  • Page 9: Important Notes On Making Connections And Switching The Power On And Off

    With balanced output Turning On the Power The AR-200 is not equipped with a power switch. Power is turned on when electricity is supplied to the power connector (for the supplied AC adaptor), or to the control input and DC input, or control I/O connectors’ DC IN (p. 8).

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Attaching the Rubber Feet (Included Items) Attach these as required, such as when you’re using the AR-200 without mounting it on a rack or the like. Peel off the double-sided tape from the rubber feet and affix the rubber feet at the locations shown in the following figure.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Card Protector

    Rack-Mounting the AR-200 By attaching a rack mount adaptor to the AR-200 (RAD-50: sold separately) you can install it in an EIA rack. One RAD-50 can accommodate up to two AR-200 units. Remove the four rubber feet from bottom of the unit.

  • Page 12: Examples Of Usage And Connection For The Ar-200

    Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200 You can use the AR-200 alone or in combination with other AR-200 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 Midi Connectors

    Using batch MIDI control from a switch box, you can change programs on a mixer, equalizer, or the like to control the sonic field. fig.use-04 Switch Box Digital Mixer & Console Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200 MIDI Patcher Power Amp Power Amp Power Amp ( As a MIDI Sequencer)

  • Page 14: What You Can Do (Usage Tips)

    * With some settings, playback doesn’t repeat even when you continuously input a make-contact signal. For information, refer to "Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors)" (p. 30). Playing a Variety of Phrases in Succession There are several methods for doing this. Choose a playback method that matches your usage conditions.

  • Page 15: Cards Handled By The Ar-200

    * SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Card Storage Times and Number of Phrases A maximum of 250 phrases may be created on cards formatted on the AR-200. * The available recording time for a single card varies according to card capacity and recording settings.

  • Page 16: Important Notes On Handling Cards

    * A maximum of 250 phrases may be created on cards formatted on the AR-200. * The available recording time for a single card varies according to card capacity and recording settings.

  • Page 17: Card Compatibility With Other Models In The Ar Series

    AR Series If You’re Using a Legacy Model In case the card you are using with the AR-200 has been used on one of Roland’s previous AR-2000, AR-100, or AR-1 devices; or if using an AR-200 card on one of these legacy models, the operational specifications are shown below.

  • Page 18: Recording Audio

    MIDI data are both handled as phrases. Phrases are managed by phrase numbers. fig.rec-01 Phrase Number Connecting External Devices The AR-200 features analog input jacks (INPUT) on the rear panel.Refer to the following figure when connecting the AR-200 with external devices. fig.rec-02 Powered Speakers For monitor...

  • Page 19: Procedure For Recording

    Procedure for Recording To enable recording with the AR-200 using cards formatted on the AR-2000, carry out the "Formatting a Card" (P.15) procedure. Required Settings for Recording Audio Signals (Recording Settings) In order perform recording matched to usage conditions, including the connected equipment, recording source, sound quality, time, and playback system, you make recording settings.

  • Page 20: Bottom Panel

    Select an RDAC mode that matches the circumstances of use. Procedure Turn off the power of the AR-200. Set the SW 4 and 5 REC MODE switches on the AR-200’s bottom panel. The different grade settings are shown in the following table.
  • Page 21 Procedure 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the SW 6 REC MODE switch on the AR-200’s bottom panel. OFF : MONO ON : STEREO 3. Turn on the power of the AR-200.

  • Page 22: Procedure

    Recording Audio Procedure Make the correct connections, then turn on the power switch. Insert a formatted card into one of the slots. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select the number of the phrase to be recorded. The non-recording phrase number in display is flashed.

  • Page 23: Checking What You Recorded

    Information Recorded on the Card The AR-200 stores recorded audio and MIDI signals on the card. Additionally, all settings data (such as MIDI channels and other information) is stored on the card (the information is not stored in the AR unit itself).

  • Page 24: Playback Using The Panel (Manual Playback)

    Playback Using the Panel (Manual Playback) Here is how to playback the phrase to check the recording. The sound will be output from the Phones jack and from the output jacks. fig.man-01 Procedure Insert a card containing recorded information into a slot. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select the number of the phrase...

  • Page 25: Deleting Phrases

    Deleting Phrases You can delete unneeded phrases, either by deleting single phrase units or entire collections of phrases. Deleting Single Phrases Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select the number of the phrase to be deleted. Hold down the STOP button for at least 5 seconds. A flashing “dEL”...

  • Page 26: Recording And Playing Midi Data (Midi Phrase)

    Recording and Playing MIDI Data (MIDI Phrase) What is a MIDI Phrase? You can use the AR-200 for recording and playback of MIDI data. MIDI data recorded with the AR-200 are called “MIDI phrases.” MIDI phrases and audio phrases are treated identically as phrases.

  • Page 27: Procedure For Playing Back Midi Phrases

    AR- 200 begins. In such instances, start recording with the AR-200 first, then after this select and play back the song from the MIDI sequencer. • In recording MIDI with the AR-200, the recording tempo is set at 120 (tempo information is not stored).

  • Page 28: Controlling The Ar-200 From An External Device (Control Input Connectors)

    You can use the control input and DC input screw terminals (CONT A) and the 25-pin D-sub-type control I/O connector (CONT B) on the AR-200’s rear panel to control the AR-200 from an external device. This chapter explains how to connect external devices and make the settings for the AR-200.

  • Page 29: Ar-200 Settings

    Procedure for Setting the Control Input Mode 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the MODE switches on the AR-200’s bottom panel as shown below. SW1: OFF SW2: OFF 3.

  • Page 30: Playing Back Phrases Assigned To The Connectors (Direct Playback)

    Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Playing Back Phrases Assigned to the Connectors (Direct Playback) What Is Direct Playback (Reverse Priority)?/Use and Applications By inputting control signals directly to Port Nos. 1 through 9, you can play back the phrases assigned to those numbers. Up to 9 phrases can be played back.

  • Page 31: Specifying Phrases In Binary Notation (Binary Playback)

    Procedure for Setting the Control Input Mode 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the MODE switches on the AR-200’s bottom panel as shown below. SW1: ON SW2: OFF 3.

  • Page 32: Operational Specifications Of Binary Playback

    Procedure for Setting the Control Input Mode 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the MODE switches on the AR-200’s bottom panel as shown below. SW1: OFF SW2: ON 3.

  • Page 33: Phrase Number / Binary Signal Chart

    Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Phrase Number / Binary Signal chart Binary Phrase Phrase 87654321) Port Port 00000001 00000010 00000011 00000100 00000101 00000110 00000111 00001000 00001001 00001010 00001011 00001100 00001101 00001110 00001111 00010000 00010001 00010010...

  • Page 34: Repeated Playback Of Phrases (Interval Playback)

    Procedure for Setting the Control Input Mode 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the MODE switches on the AR-200’s bottom panel as shown below. SW1: ON SW2: ON 3.

  • Page 35: Connecting Equipment

    Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) Connecting Equipment Connectors Used in Terminal Rec 1–8: Phrases are specified in binary format using combinations of 0 (Off) and 1 (On). 9, 10: Combinations of 0 (Off) and 1 (On) are used to specify record, erase, and playback.

  • Page 36: Ar-200 Settings

    Procedure for Setting the Control Input Mode 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the MODE switches on the AR-200’s bottom panel as shown below. SW6: ON 3. Turn on the power of the AR-200.

  • Page 37: To Specify Phrases With Binary Signals

    Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors) To Specify Phrases with Binary Signals Note that the way phrases are specified in Terminal Rec differs from that used in Binary Playback. Example: Binary specification of Phrase 112 (Phrase #: 112) Convert the phrase number to a binary signal number.

  • Page 38: Controlling Another Device With The Ar-200 (Control Output Connectors)

    You can use the screw-type control input and DC input terminals (CONT A) and the 25-pin D-sub-type control I/O connector (CONT B) on the AR-200’s rear panel to control an external device from the AR-200. The AR-200 outputs two kinds of control signals, Busy Out and Control Out.

  • Page 39: Controlling Another Device (Control Out)

    Controlling Another Device with the AR-200 (Control Output Connectors) Controlling Another Device (Control Out) What is the Control Out Signal?/ Connecting Devices The Control Out signal is output for a duration of one second from the CONT OUT connector after playback of audio phrases, MIDI phrases, pattern phrases, and song phrases.
  • Page 40 MEMO...

  • Page 41: Applications Guide

    Applications Guide (For Use in Conjunction with the AR-3000)

  • Page 42: Controlling The Ar-200 With Midi Signals (Midi Control)

    Use of MMC signals requires that the other devices be capable of remote operation using MMC signals. The AR-200 can work as a remote device, starting and stopping recording and playback of audio phrases when MMC signals are received.

  • Page 43: Assignment Of Phrases To Note Numbers (Midi Note Map)

    Program Change 1 Note Phrase A0001 C#-1 A0002 A0003 A0128 Controlling the AR-200 with MIDI Signals (MIDI control) MIDI Note Map (Phrase Assignments from Program Changes and Note Numbers) fig.midi-04 Program Change MIDI Sequencer Power Amp < Program Change1>...

  • Page 44: Ar-200 Settings

    “ALL”: Output is through Channel 1 * If you are using Note messages to control two or more AR-200 units, set the MIDI Note Trigger setting of the slave AR-200 units to “Trig.””Trigger” is selected when the card is formatted.

  • Page 45: Synchronized Recording And Playback With Multiple Ar Units (Ar-Link)

    MTC SYNC OUT : MTC MTC, MMC SIGNAL AR-3000 AR-LINK MASTER MMC MODE : SLAVE MTC SYNC SOURCE : MTC AR-200 AR-200 AR-LINK SLAVE Important Notes on Making Connections and Switching the Power On and Off (p. 9) AR-LINK SLAVE...
  • Page 46 The AR-200 can only be set to AR-LINK slave. Settings Procedure 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the MODE switches on the AR-200’s bottom panel as shown below. SW4: ON 3. Turn on the power of the AR-200.

  • Page 47: Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback

    0003 0004 0005 0006 * You cannot make settings for this parameter on the AR-200. Furthermore, it is effective only with phrases whose settings have been made on the AR-3000. For detailed information, please refer to the AR-3000 user’s manual.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Sound Quality During Audio Phrase Playback (Eq-Equalizer)

    Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Line Thru Output Specifications The following output specifications apply, depending on the Line Thru settings. fig.etc-02 During Phrase Playback AR PHRASE OUTPUT When On When On (0%) When On (50%) When On Sound input to line input (100%) LINE THRU When fade-out or fade-in settings have been made...

  • Page 49: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    MIDI messages from being recorded correctly when recording with the AR-200 begins. In such instances, start recording with the AR- 200 first, then after this select and play back the song from the MIDI sequencer.
  • Page 51 • Are the MTC “Sync Source” and “Sync Out” set correctly? When using the AR-200 as a slave, check to make sure the settings are correctly made for the conditions. • If using MTC, are both devices set to the same MTC type? •...

  • Page 52: Error Messages

    PC card is malfunctioning. Use a different PC card. fig.er-4 Situation: The card is of a type which the AR-200 is not able to use. Action: Refer to the section "Reccomended PC cards" (p. 66) and use an appropriate PC card.

  • Page 53: Regarding Cards

    Regarding Cards Card Audio Recording Time Chart The following table shows recording times available for cards formatted for the AR-3000. * Recording times listed are for mono recording. Recording times are halved when data is recorded in stereo. * These times are for when 1phrase 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 PC card.

  • Page 54: Recorded Phrase Data

    Appendices Recorded Phrase Data When a piece of Phrase data recorded by the AR-200, the set- tings of data on the card will be as follows. If you will be using the card on the AR-3000, refer to this list.

  • Page 55: Ar-3000 Settings That Can Be Used

    ETC. settings Recording phrase: AR-3000 settings that can be used The following AR-3000 settings can be used by the AR-200. Refer to this list if you will be using a card created by the AR- 3000. Settings Data With the Card...

  • Page 56: Mode Sw Settings

    Each switch is ON when in the upward position, and OFF when in the downward position. When the AR-200 is shipped from the factory, all switches will be OFF. * Use a pointed object to change the ON/OFF settings of the MODE switches.

  • Page 57: Control I/O Connector Specifications

    * Do not make any connection to NC pins, since this will cause faulty operation. DC power supply • Power can be supplied to the AR-200 from an external power supply unit (DC power supply) as well as from the AC adaptor.

  • Page 58: Midi Implementation

    Messages (7EH) and Universal Real time Messages (7FH). dd,.., ee = Data : 00H-7FH (0-127) F7H : EOX (End of Exclusive Message) The system Exclusive Messages recived by the AR-200/3000 are; Data Set (DT1). Regarding the Data Set (DT1), please refer to "exclusive Communication".
  • Page 59 ● MIDI Time Code ❍ Full Messages * Data is received when Sync Source is set to "MTC." When the Quarter Frame message is received, operation proceeds with the start of the song synchronized to "00h00m00s00f00" with the "MTC Offset" and the "Delay Time" added. * This acts upon the currently selected audio phrase.
  • Page 60 In this case, AR-200/3000 is not transmitted MIDI messages which are received. 2.2 Transmitted message which are received. When THRU is set in the MIDI OUT, AR-200/3000 transmits message which are received. 2.3 Transmitted message which are produced. When OUT is set in the MIDI OUT, AR-200/3000 transmits the following produced messages.
  • Page 61 ID Number :an ID number (manufacturer ID) to indicate the manufacturer whose Exclusive message this is. Roland's manufacturer ID is 41H. ID numbers 7EH and 7FH are extensions of the MIDI standard; Universal Non-real time Messages (7EH) and Universal Real time Messages (7FH).
  • Page 62 When AR-200/3000 is in MIDI Recorder mode, MIDI Messages is not transmitted. 5. Exclusive Communication Exclusive message model IDs that can be used on the AR-200 and AR-3000 are OOH, 38H (AR-200), 00H, and 37H (AR-3000). The Device Id can be set to 00H to 1FH.
  • Page 63 A0001 - A0500 0:Linear B0001 - B0500 1:Mode1 * Only received packet data. 2:Mode2 * When reception of this packet is completed, the AR-200/3000 changes to the current 3:Mode3 (currently displayed) phrase number. 4:H-Linear 0:MONO ❍Exclusive Address Table Recording Settings AR-200/3000...

  • Page 64: Midi Implementation Chart

    AUDIO RECORDER Model AR-200 Media Player Section Function ... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Message Altered Note Number : True Voice Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend 0 – 119 Control Change Program Change :...
  • Page 65 AUDIO RECORDER Model AR-200 MIDI Recording Section Function ... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Message Altered **************** Note Number : True Voice **************** Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend 0 –119 Control Change Program...

  • Page 66: Specification

    Recording media PC card (PC Card Standard (1995) compatible, TYPE1.2) Recommended PC cards Roland PC Cards PM series (PCMCIA2.0/2.1, JEDA Ver.4.1/ 4.2 Spec Standard) * In order to recording/playback of audio signal and MIDI data, you will need to purchase one of the PC cards.
  • Page 67 Card Protector (with screws) Owner’s Manual AC Adaptor (ACI/ACB Series) Options Roland PM Series AR-LINK Cable (RSC-15APL) * 0 dBu=0.775Vrms * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 68: Input/Output Standard

    Specification Input/Output Standard fig.spec Input Standard Input Jack Line Input Jack Output Standard Output Jack Audio Output Jack Phones Jack *0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, -10 dBV=-7.79 dBu *1: 100 ohms with both channels loaded Dimentions fig.dimensi *Dimensions are with card inserted and rubber feet (included) attached. *The power cord is not included.

  • Page 69: Index

    Index AR-LINK ...45, 56 AR-LINK SLAVE ...46 Binary Playback ...31 Card Audio Recording Time Chart ...53 Card Compatibility ...17 Card Protector ...11 control input connectors ...28 Control Input Playback ...28 Control Out ...39 Deleting Phrases ...25 Direct Playback ...30 Direct playback ...28 Implementation ...58 Interval Playback ...34 Manual Playback ...24...
  • Page 70 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. MALAYSIA AFRICA AFRICA BENTLEY MUSIC SDN BHD 140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang EGYPT 55100 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA...

  • Page 71: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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