Zoom MRS-1044CD Supplemental Manual

Zoom MRS-1044CD Supplemental Manual

Mrs-1044 version 2.0

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MRS-1044CD /
MRS-1044 version 2.0
Supplemental Manual

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  • Page 1 MRS-1044CD / MRS-1044 version 2.0 Supplemental Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Information for users of the MRS-1044CD model Storing single projects on external media •...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This documentation serves both as "MRS-1044CD Supplemental Manual" for users who have purchased the MRS-1044CD model and as "MRS-1044 Series version 2.0 Supplemental Manual" for users who have upgraded the MRS-1044 from version 1.x to version 2.0. Information for users who have...
  • Page 4: Parts And Functions

    Top panel TRACK PARAMETER section Effect section Display section Input section Control section Rhythm section Fader section Transport section Rear panel For information on various sections and functions, please refer to the Operation Manual page 8 – 13. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 5: Front Panel

    (1) (2) (3) Eject button Pressing this button opens the tray of the CD-R/RW drive. Side panel This slot is designed for installation of a separately available SCSI board or USB board. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 6: Features Of Mrs-1044 Series Version 2.0

    MO or ZIP, large projects can be split to span mixdown track. multiple volumes for backup and restore. With the MRS-1044CD model, connection of an external ZIP drive, MO drive, or hard disk Master track requires the separately available SCSI Interface...
  • Page 7: Connection Of External Scsi Devices

    Interface SCSI-2 SCSI connector on SIB-01 Confirmed models MRS-1044 series CD-R/RW drive: PLEXTOR PX-W1210TSE Terminator For a list of other models, please visit the ZOOM Corporation web site (http://www.zoom.co.jp). SCSI SCSI connector connector Available functions External SCSI device Mount the terminator on the external SCSI device.
  • Page 8 For optimum operation stability, it is highly recommended to connect and use only one SCSI device at a time. The maximum number of SCSI devices that can be connected to the MRS-1044CD besides the integrated CD-R/RW drive is one. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 9: Master Track Operation

    Normal Muted Other channels Normal Normal Effect Master track In some conditions, the MASTER status key functions as a master track selector key. For example, at the V-take selection screen (ERASE) or a menu included in the track MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 10: Mixdown Using Master Track

    This screen selects the V-take to be bounced to. When "CURRENT" is shown, the currently selected V-take will be used for recording. If another setting is shown, the bounced material may be recorded on an unexpected track. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 11: Bouncing Onto The Master Track

    Overdubbing is not possible. • Always start bouncing from the beginning of a song. If recording is started halfway through a song, that position will become the start of the master track. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 12: Changing The Length Of A V-Take (Trimming)

    After the start point and end point have been specified, the original audio data is still available until the [ENTER] key is pressed in step 9. By pressing the [EXIT] key you can move back through the steps one by one and make corrections if MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 13 "COMPLETE". New start point New end point Selected V-take When the start point is moved back, the entire V-take is shifted to the front. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 14: Creating An Audio Cd

    Verify that a suitable disc is inserted in the CD- function (p. 12) to cut unneeded sections before and after R/RW drive. the desired portion. To write new audio data, use a blank CD-R/CD-RW or a completely erased CD-RW. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 15 CD player. (For information on how to audition a non-finalized CD-R/CD- RW disc, refer to the next section.) To terminate the write process and return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 16: Playing An Audio Cd

    [ENTER] key. headphone and line outputs of the CD-R/RW drive. The display indicates the following information. On the MRS-1044CD, only digital playback is possible. Note that the CD playback output will be cut off if you select "A" (analog playback).
  • Page 17: Finalizing A Cd-R/Cd-Rw Disc

    In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] section. key. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. Use the cursor [ ] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 18: Erasing A Cd-Rw Disc

    The display will indicate "PROJECT". Only the track information on the CD-RW disc is erased. The operation takes a few minutes. Use the cursor [ ] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 19 [ ] key. • To audition the master track Press the PLAY [ ] key. The master track of the project currently shown on the display is played. To stop playback, press the STOP [ ] key. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 20 To delete all projects from the album list, press the [ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. When you have stored all desired projects in the album, press the [ENTER] key twice. The display changes as follows. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 21: Project Backup/Restore

    SCSI device for backup. The [ENTER] key. following devices can be used. • Internal CD-R/RW drive (MRS-1044CD only) If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-1044 series • External CD-R/RW drive (MRS-1044 only) has not properly recognized the SCSI device. Check the •...
  • Page 22 To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If I Backing up to CD-R/RW drive you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 23: Storing All Projects On External Media

    If a project does not fit onto disk (or other form of media), the project will be copied onto separate volumes that will begin with lower numbers. Use the cursor [ ] keys to select "CD-R/RW" (to back up to the CD-R/RW drive) or "ExtDRV" (to MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 24 [EXIT] project with the lowest number and continues towards key instead. higher numbers. The current project number and the When you press the [ENTER] key, backup starts from the indication "wait..." appear on the display. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 25: Reading A Stored Project From External Media (Restore)

    "SAVE COMPLETE". insert the correct disc into the drive, and press the [ENTER] key. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. • When backup by project was performed Insert disc number 1. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 26 When the project backup spans several CD-R/CD-RW [ENTER] key. discs, a message prompting the user to insert the next disc The indication "LOAD InsDisk1" appears on the display. appears after data from the first disc have been read. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 27 Use the cursor [ ] keys to make the display indicate "BACKUP LOAD", and then press the [ENTER] key. The name of the project to be restored and the new project MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 28: Deleting Backup Data

    When using a MO drive, or ZIP drive, make sure that the correct disk is inserted. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key. Use the cursor [ ] keys to make the display indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 29: Formatting An External Storage Device

    [EXIT] key instead. When formatting starts, the indication "FORMAT wait..." appears on the display. When formatting is finished, the display indication changes to "FORMAT COMPLETE". To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 ver2.0...
  • Page 30: Returning The Mrs-1044Cd To The Factory Default Condition

    Returning the MRS-1044CD to the Factory Default Condition The model MRS-1044CD comes with a CD-ROM labeled "Recovery Disc". This section explains how to use this disc for returning the unit to the factory default condition. Caution! When the MRS-1044CD is returned to the factory default condition, all projects created by the user will be deleted.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    SCSI device indicator remains lit. • Check whether SIB-01 is correctly installed. • When the UIB-01 is installed in the MRS-1044CD • Check whether MRS-1044 series system has been model and the unit is in USB mode, the disc access updated to version 2.0...
  • Page 32: List Of Additional Effect Patches In Mrs-1044Cd/Mrs-1044 Version 2.0

    List of Additional Effect Patches in MRS-1044CD/MRS-1044 Version 2.0 I LINE ALGORITHM PATCH NAME Comment Wide stereo effect for any drums, very effective when used on MRS 'DRUM' track. WideDrms Pushes overall level, and especially bass, to the maximum. DanceDrm Adds lower octave...

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