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Roland AR-3000R Owner's Manual

Roland AR-3000R Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 3; p. 5). 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.
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  • Page 1 CF logo ( ) trademarks. * MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group. Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : AR-3000R Type of Equipment : Audio Recorder Responsible Party : Roland Systems Group U.S. Address : 425 Sequoia Drive Suite 114, Bellingham, Washington, 98226 USA Telephone : 360-594-4282...

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    • Before using this unit, make sure to read the • When using the unit with a rack or stand recom- instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain ......................
  • Page 4 • The unit should be located so that its location or power cord from the outlet, and request servicing position does not interfere with its proper venti- by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service lation. Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as ......................

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi- some other make of connection cable, please note the ating a call, or while conversing.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT NOTES Before Using Cards Using DATA Cards • Carefully insert the DATA card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. fig.M512-Insert CompactFlash™ • Never touch the terminals of the DATA card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Important Notes on Handling Cards..................... 33 Card Compatibility with Other Models in the AR Series..............34 Using Cards Formatted on Earlier Model Units with the AR-3000R ........34 Using Cards Formatted on the AR-3000R with Earlier Models ..........34 The Display....................35 Viewing the Basic Screen.........................
  • Page 8 Protecting a Card (Card Protect)....................77 Changing the Name of a Card (Card Name) ................77 Making Cards for Legacy Models Usable on the AR-3000R (Card Convert)....... 78 Card Conversion Chart/Conversion Error Chart ..............80 Recording and Playing MIDI Data (MIDI Phrases)......82 What Are MIDI Phrases? ......................
  • Page 9 Synchronizing Operation to an External MIDI Instrument – 2 (MMC and MTC) ....... 112 What Is MTC?/Synchronized Playback with Video Equipment and Other Devices ..112 Connecting External Equipment....................113 AR-3000R Settings (When the AR-3000R Is the Slave) ............113 Operation Procedures......................... 116 AR-3000R Settings (When the AR-3000R Is the Master) ............116 Operation Procedures.........................
  • Page 10 Playing Two Units’s Worth of Data on the Left and Right (Dual Mono Mode) ..120 What Is the Dual Mono Mode?/Equipment Connections ............ 120 AR-3000R Settings........................120 Operation Procedures......................... 121 Synchronized Recording and Playback with Multiple AR Units (AR-LINK) ..123 What Is AR-LINK?/What You Can Do Using AR-LINK............

  • Page 11: Main Features

    Modifying Phrases the Way You Want Conversion Feature for Using Data You can use the AR-3000R like a sampler to edit and modify from Legacy Models recorded material, including dividing, joining, and stretching the time.

  • Page 12: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.2-01e 12 13 14 1. Mic In Jack 7. PLAY Button and PLAY Indicator This is for connecting a microphone during audio recording. • Pressing the PLAY button plays back a phrase. When → “Recording Audio” (p. 40) playback is paused, pressing the PLAY or PAUSE button restarts playback.

  • Page 13: Headphones Jack

    This allows you to prevent the card being removed by mistake. interactively. Use this feature if you’re using the AR-3000R for the first time, or when you need to change the settings in a hurry during play. The indicator lights up when EZ Setup is active.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    • MIDI IN: This receives MIDI information from another MIDI 6. RS-232C Connector instrument. This is used when connecting the AR-3000R to a computer or the • MIDI OUT: This sends MIDI information from the AR-3000R. like for exchanging signals.

  • Page 15: Installing An Option Board

    • Before you handle the circuit board, first touch the front panel the respective option board. of the AR-3000R, and while maintaining contact with the front panel, pick up the circuit board. This discharges any static 12. Rubber Feet (Included Items) electricity that has accumulated in your body and clothing.

  • Page 16: Installation De La Carte Facultative (French Language For Canadian Safety Standard)

    Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la procédure d’installation, reportez-vous à la documentation spécifique à la vous la rallumez, communiquez avec le centre de service carte facultative. Roland. ● Veuillez suivre attentivement les instructions suivantes quand fig.install_F 901(F) Top Panel Vis retirées...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Attaching the Rubber Feet Attach these as required, such as when you’re using the AR-3000R 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 18: Attaching The Card Protector

    Installation Attaching the Card Protector By attaching the Card Protector (supplied) to the AR-3000R, you can prevent the memory card from inadvertently being removed from the AR- 3000R. After confirming that the card is securely inserted in the card slot, use the provided screws to attach the Card Protector, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 19: Examples Of Usage And Connection For The Ar-3000R

    Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000R You can use the AR-3000R alone or in combination with other AR-3000R 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 20: Using The Midi Connectors

    ● Spatial Expression Control) → p. 105 With the AR-3000R serving as the master, the MIDI signals it sends out can be used to get a sound module to play background music. Or, you can have sound-effect phrases be played by a slaved AR-3000R. This lets you create sonic fields with six-channel multi-playback.

  • Page 21: Using The Rs-232C Connector

    Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-3000R Using the RS-232C Connector Controlling the AR Using By connecting an RS-232C cable, you can control the AR-3000R from an the RS-232C Connector → external control device, such as a computer or touch panel.

  • Page 22: Connections (Connection Methods)

    Power Amp. Control signal Audio signal AR-LINK ● Connecting with the AR-LINK Cable Synchronized Recording You can operate four AR-3000R units completely in sync as an eight-channel and Playback with Multiple multi-player. AR Units (AR-LINK) → p. fig.5-07e Power Amp.

  • Page 23: 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-3000R from an External Device (Control Input Terminals)” (p. 85). Playing a Variety of Phrases in Succession There are several methods for doing this. Choose a playback method that matches your usage conditions.

  • Page 24: Turning The Power On And Off

    Power Amplifier etc. This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief Confirm the volume levels on the AR-3000R and any amp or interval (a few seconds) after power up is required mixer that is connected turned down to the lowest settings.

  • Page 25: Easy Setting Operations!-Ez Setup

    Use this feature if you’re using the AR-3000R for the first time, if you don’t know what items need to be set, or when you need to change the settings in a hurry during play.
  • Page 26 Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP • Joining Phrases • Expanding and Compressing Playback Times (Time Stretch) • Copying Phrases D. Control from an External Device 1. Playback Using the Screw-on Connectors (p. 85) • Selected Playback of Stored Phrases • Sequential Playback of Stored Phrases •...

  • Page 27: Examples Of Ez Setup Use

    Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP Examples of EZ Setup Use This section describes “recording audio” as an example of operations using EZ Setup. Recording Audio Refer to “Connecting Equipment” (p. 40) and connect the external equipment. Press the EZ SETUP button. The EZ SETUP indicator lights up.
  • Page 28 Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP Turn the SELECT dial to choose the phrase number to record, then press the dial. Turn the SELECT dial to choose the recording type (Stereo or Mono), then press the dial. fig.EZ-04 Turn the SELECT dial to choose the RDAC grade (High- quality, Normal, or Extended-time).
  • Page 29 Easy Setting Operations!—EZ SETUP Turn the SELECT dial to choose “End,” then press the dial to In the provided EZ Setup return to the initial EZ Setup screen. menus, depending on the selected item, the settings * Selecting “playback” and pressing the ENTER button plays back what you may be made using the recorded.

  • Page 30: Cards Compatible With The Ar-3000R

    Cards Compatible with the AR-3000R Types of Usable Cards The AR-3000R stores recorded audio and MIDI signals on the card. Also, all information other than recorded audio (phrase information) is Information cannot be stored on the card as well. (That is, it is not stored in the AR unit itself.)

  • Page 31: Formatting A Card

    Cards Compatible with the AR-3000R Formatting a Card Before you can use a new card, or a card that was formerly used on another device, you must first format (initialize) the card. The time required for formatting also depends on...
  • Page 32 Cards Compatible with the AR-3000R Turn the SELECT dial to choose the card you want to format (A or B), then press the dial. fig.07-g01e Turn the SELECT dial to choose the maximum number of phrases that can be recorded on the card (250, 500, or 1,000), then press the dial.

  • Page 33: Important Notes On Handling Cards

    Cards Compatible with the AR-3000R To quit saving, in step 8, turn the SELECT dial to choose “END,” then press the dial. fig.07-g03e When the prompt appears on the screen, press the ENTER button to enable the settings. To quit without making the settings, use the SELECT dial to choose “NO,”...

  • Page 34: Card Compatibility With Other Models In The Ar Series

    Cards Compatible with the AR-3000R Card Compatibility with Other Models in the AR Series The AR-3000R’s file format is the same as the format for the AR-3000/200/ 200S. Using Cards Formatted on Earlier Model Units with the AR-3000R • Compact Flash cards used with AR-3000/200/200Ss can be used as is with the AR-3000R.

  • Page 35: The Display

    The Display Viewing the Basic Screen Screen During Audio Phrase Playback During normal audio phrase playback, the display shows the following information. Stereo phrase You can the Elapsed Time/ fig.08-g01e Remaining Time display by Icon indicating a stereo phrase Phrase Name pressing the ENTER button during playback or while Phrase Number...

  • Page 36: Viewing The 7-Segment Display

    The Display Viewing the 7-segment Display The following information appears in the upper part of the display. * Although seven-segment displays are shown in this manual, the actual device uses a dot matrix display. fig.8-01e For items that do not function with AR-LINK, “---”...

  • Page 37: Display-Related Settings

    The Display Loop Play → p. 57 Display-related Settings Adjusting the Contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display. Adjust it to match your usage conditions. Procedure for Adjusting the Display Contrast Press the MODE button. The MODE indicator lights up. Use the SELECT dial to choose “10.1 Contrast,”...

  • Page 38: Making The Display Go Dark

    The Display Making the Display Go Dark You can make the display go dark automatically after a certain period of time has elapsed following the last operation in the phrase playback screen. You can set the time until the display goes dark (Sleep Time) to anything from 30 seconds to 59 minutes 59 seconds.
  • Page 39 The Display Press the MODE button. This ends the setting process and returns you to the usual screen. * While making the settings, you can go back to the previous entry position (highlighted) by using the PAUSE (BACK) button. * Pressing the MODE button while making the setting displays a prompt asking you whether you want to quit making the setting.

  • Page 40: Recording Audio

    Phrase Name Connecting Equipment The AR-3000R has a Mic jack on the front and an Analog Line In jack(LINE IN) and a Digital In jack(DIGITAL IN) on the back. Make the connections as appropriate for the equipment being used for recording.

  • Page 41: Procedure For Recording

    Recording Audio Monitor Output During Recording and Recording Standby Audio input from the Mic jack and the Digital In jack is output from the Balanced Output jacks, Headphone jack, and Mono Out port only during recording or recording standby, and you can monitor the recording state. Audio input from the Line In jacks can be output from the Balanced Output jacks, Headphone jack, and Mono Out port during recording or recording standby, or even during ordinary playback.

  • Page 42: Required Settings For Recording Audio Signals (Recording Settings)

    Recording Audio Hold down the STOP button and press the PLAY button to go into recording standby. During recording standby, the PLAY indicator and the PAUSE indicator flash in red. fig.09-g02e When you have created a new phrase by re- recording, the following phrase information remains If you try to re-record a phrase that’s already been recorded, a prompt...
  • Page 43 Recording Audio What’s RDAC? RDAC (Roland Digital Audio Coding) is a proprietary audio recording standard from Roland. It achieves high sound quality and also makes it possible to record for long times. REC-IN (Selecting the Recording Connector) Set the input connector to record from. Make the selection to match the connected device.
  • Page 44 RDAC-Grade (Sampling Frequency) The RDAC-Grade is the type of sampling frequency for digital recording. The setting for the RDAC- On the AR-3000R, you can select from among six grades. Grade is made only for analog audio recording (selected connector: LINE- fig.09-02e (RDAC Grade)
  • Page 45 2 of the procedure for setting the RDAC-Mode. RDAC-Mode (Signal Processing System) The RDAC-Mode is a type of digital data processing system for recording. On the AR-3000R, you can choose from among five types of modes. fig.09-03e (RDAC Mode) Sound...
  • Page 46 Recording Audio * 1 Important Notes When Recording with MODE2 or MODE3 Recording times available when in MODE2 are about the same as in MODE3, or slightly longer. However, note that for phrases recorded in MODE2, you cannot make settings for some of the items in the phrase settings (Phrase Information (p.
  • Page 47 Recording Audio • The display of remaining time on the card available for recording changes according to the selected RDAC-Mode. • Next, if you’re making the setting for “REC Type”, proceed to step 2 of the procedure for setting the recording type. If You’re Not Sure About Which Grade and Mode to Choose The optimal grade and mode vary according to the usage conditions, including the connected equipment, recording source, sound quality, time,...
  • Page 48 Recording Audio • Next, if you’re making the setting for the “Trig Level”, proceed to step 2 of the procedure for making the trigger recording setting. Trig Level (Trigger Recording Settings) A method for starting recording automatically when audio higher than the trigger level (the volume level for starting recording) is input is called trigger recording.

  • Page 49: Starting And Ending Recording

    Recording Audio If the input volume level is too high, a symbol (OVER) like the one shown below appears on the display. If this happens, adjust the recording level by lowering the volume on the connected device or turning the Input Volume Knob on the unit so that the symbol does not appear.

  • Page 50: Checking What You Recorded

    RDAC-Mode Recording time Information Recorded on the Card The AR-3000R stores recorded audio and MIDI signals on the card. It also stores all the setting information (such as MIDI settings) other than the unit’s setting (Contrast) on the card. This means you can switch all settings to the settings stored on a card simply by swapping cards.

  • Page 51: Playback Using The Panel On The Unit (Manual Playback)

    Playback Using the Panel on the Unit (Manual Playback) fig.10-01e Insert a card containing recorded information into a slot. Playback cannot be paused during crossfades, repeats, Turn the SELECT dial to choose the phrase number to play. To or intervals. switch between card slots A and B, press the SELECT dial.
  • Page 52 Playback Using the Panel on the Unit Time Shown on the Display During playback or while playback is paused, you switch the time shown on the display between “Remaining Time (REMAIN)” and “Elapsed Time” by pressing the ENTER button. Elapsed Time Remaining Time This shows that it is the remaining time.
  • Page 53 Applications...

  • Page 54: Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings)

    If a card in AR-2000 format is inserted in either slot A or B (or the entire phrase. both), the AR-3000R can be used only for playback, and it is 4. Pressing the STOP button ends playback. not possible to record phrases or make any settings (except for card conversion).

  • Page 55: Delay Time (00S 00F To 59S 29F)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) 4. Turn the SELECT dial to set the Volume (from 10% to at the beginning of the phrase at the time of playback. 100%), then press the dial. fig.11-g01e Busy Out → p. 102 Procedure for Setting the Delay Time 1.
  • Page 56 Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) 5. When the prompt appears on the screen, press the Levels of -45 dBm or lower are treated as silent. ENTER button to enable the settings. fig.11-03e Playback passag To quit without making the settings, use the SELECT dial to Silent portion Silent portion Phrase...

  • Page 57: Repeat Play (Repeat, Repeat Interval)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) 5. When the prompt appears on the screen, press the * If you press the MODE button while making settings, a message asking you to confirm that you want to exit the ENTER button to enable the settings. setting process appears.

  • Page 58: Fade (Fade In And Fade Out)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) Procedure for Making Loop Play Settings returned to the setting item selection screen. 7. Press the MODE button. 1. Use the SELECT dial to choose the phrase whose setting you want to change. This ends the setting process and returns you to the usual screen.

  • Page 59: Control Out

    2. Press the MODE button. For detailed information on how to use Control Out, refer to The MODE indicator lights up. “Controlling Another Device with the AR-3000R (Control 3. Use the SELECT dial to choose “1.6 Fade,” then press the Output Terminal)” (p. 102).

  • Page 60: Changing The Playback Tempo For Midi Phrases (Midi Playback Tempo)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) * The offset time can be set only when Control Out “ON” is selected. You can play back the selected phrase by pressing the PLAY 5. When the prompt appears on the screen, press the button.
  • Page 61 Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) BACK: This moves back the location for entering a character. Pressing the dial moves back the entry location by one. INS: This inserts a space. Pressing the dial inserts a single space. DEL: This deletes a character. Pressing the dial deletes a single character.

  • Page 62: Creating Combinations Of Phrases (Phrase Combination)

    If a card in AR-2000 format is inserted in either slot A or B (or Pattern Phrase A0005 both), the AR-3000R can be used only for playback, and it is A0001 A0002 A0003 not possible to record phrases or make any settings (except for card conversion).
  • Page 63 Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) ● You can assign a phrase any number of times to a single About Pattern Phrase Playback Methods (Pattern Phrase Modes) pattern phrase, or to more than one pattern phrase. ● You can assign pattern phrases that have already been There are four types of pattern-phrase playback methods (pattern phrase modes), which are described below.
  • Page 64 Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) 3. Turn the SELECT dial to choose the card containing an playback volume level. empty phrase for creating a new pattern phrase or the fig.11-g15e pattern phrase whose settings you want to change, then press the dial. Turn the SELECT dial to set the interval for the assigned 4.

  • Page 65: Time-Based Combinations (Song Phrases)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) portions. • Use the playback point phrase settings (p. 55), and the When you are creating a song phrase, you can choose actual phrase-editing “Truncate feature (p. 67) to delete silent phrases from both card A and card B, but note that the portions that might be perceived as being odd.
  • Page 66 Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) then press the dial. * Only assignable phrases are displayed. -----:If a phrase is assigned at the assignment number you selected in step 5, then this cancels the phrase assignment. (However, even after the assignment is canceled, point information is retained.) STOP: Select this when you want to specify an ending point (time) for the song phrase.

  • Page 67: Modifying Phrases Themselves (Phrase Edit)

    • If a card in AR-2000 format is inserted in either slot A or B (or both), the AR-3000R can be used only for playback, 5. Press the MODE button. and it is not possible to record phrases or make any This ends the setting process and returns you to the usual settings (except for card conversion).

  • Page 68: Copying A Phrase (Phrase Copy)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) Copying a Phrase (Phrase Copy) This copies a phrase. You can also copy a continuous group Truncate acts upon and modifies the selected phrase itself. of phrases in a batch. Care must be taken, since once it has been executed, the phrase cannot be restored to its original state.

  • Page 69: Dividing A Phrase (Phrase Divide)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) the actual phrases are present), but if card A is removed or * Only phrases that can be executed are displayed. card B is inserted into slot A, the actual constituent phrases 5. When the prompt appears on the screen, press the are no longer present, and so playback is not correct.

  • Page 70: Joining Phrases (Phrase Combine)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) * Only phrases that can be executed are displayed. setting process appears. Note that if you choose “YES,” then press the ENTER button, you are returned to the usual screen, 4. Turn the SELECT dial to set the split point (time), then and all setting changes you’ve made up to that point will be press the dial.

  • Page 71: Expanding Or Compressing The Playback Time Without Changing The Pitch (Time Stretch)

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) 5. Turn the SELECT dial to choose the write-destination 2. Use the SELECT dial to choose “3.6 Time Stretch,” then card, then press the dial. press the dial. fig.11-g34e 3. Turn the SELECT dial to choose the card containing the phrase whose time you want to stretch, then press the dial.

  • Page 72: Converting A Phrase's Recording Settings (Phrase Convert)

    RDAC-Mode.) Procedure for Phrase Convert • When phrases recorded with H-LINEAR or MODE3 on the AR-3000R are used on the AR-2000 or the like (H- ● Converting the RDAC-Mode LINEAR and MODE3 phrases cannot be used 1. Press the MODE button.
  • Page 73 Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) 5. Turn the SELECT dial to choose the card containing the beginning phrase you want to convert, then press the Even if there are phrases in “Phrase range” that have the dial. same RDAC-Mode as the set RDAC-Mode, it is written fig.11-g45e unchanged as a new phrase.
  • Page 74 Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) 7. Turn the SELECT dial to choose the beginning phrase for 8. When the prompt appears on the screen, press the the write destination, then press the dial. ENTER button to enable the settings. fig.11-g51e To quit without making the settings, use the SELECT dial to choose “NO,”...

  • Page 75: Phrase Information/Phrase Setting Correspondence Table

    Modifying Recorded Phrases (Phrase Settings) Once the settings have been successfully modified, you’re * If you press the MODE button while making settings, a returned to the setting item selection screen. message asking you to confirm that you want to exit the setting process appears.

  • Page 76: Making Settings And Edits For Individual Cards

    If a card in AR-2000 format is inserted in either slot A or B (or choose “NO,” then press the ENTER button. both), the AR-3000R can be used only for playback, and it is When the operation ends, the display returns to the setting not possible to record phrases or make any settings (except item selection screen.

  • Page 77: Copying Just The Settings (Setting Copy)

    Making Settings and Edits for Individual Cards Protecting a Card (Card Protect) 5. Press the MODE button. This ends the setting process and returns you to the usual This prohibits such card operations as saving, overwriting, screen. deleting, and editing. (However, playback and copying * Pressing the MODE button while making the setting displays phrases to another card are still possible.) a prompt asking you whether you want to quit making the...

  • Page 78: Making Cards For Legacy Models Usable On The Ar-3000R (Card Convert)

    ■ What Is Card Convert? you want to change (A or B), then press the dial. With the AR-3000R, you can play back cards in AR-2000 format (from models AR-2000/100) without having to make 4. Turn the SELECT dial to choose a character. Press the any changes, but you cannot edit or change settings (write or dial to confirm the selected character.
  • Page 79 4. Turn the SELECT dial to choose the Card you want to (p. 80).) convert, then press the dial. • If you are using the AR-3000R to perform recording or fig.12-g06e editing on a card used on an AR-2000, we recommend...

  • Page 80: Card Conversion Chart/Conversion Error Chart

    Making Settings and Edits for Individual Cards Card Conversion Chart/Conversion Error Chart fig.12-01e Card Conversion (AR-3000→AR-2000)Chart * This chart shows compatibility for converted cards used on the AR-2000. When you're using on the AR-100 or AR-1, refer to the owner's manual for the respective device.
  • Page 81 Making Settings and Edits for Individual Cards fig.12-02e Conversion Error Chart In situations like the ones described below, an error occurs and conversion stops. Take action as described in the remedy, then carry out card conversion again. 6 MIDI settings ▲...

  • Page 82: Recording And Playing Midi Data (Midi Phrases)

    Recording and Playing MIDI Data (MIDI Phrases) What Are MIDI Phrases? During recording or recording standby, this automatically You can record and play back MIDI data with the AR-3000R. becomes MIDI THRU. Sets of MIDI data recorded using the AR are called “MIDI phrases.”...

  • Page 83: Starting And Ending Recording

    MIDI device. When the time base of the connected MIDI device is: 24, 48, 96, 192, or 384 → Set the AR-3000R time base to 192 Starting and Stopping Recording Through MIDI Playback 30, 60, 120, 240, or 480 →...

  • Page 84: Playback Of Midi Phrases

    4. When the prompt appears on the screen, press the Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device → p. 85 ENTER button to enable the setting. To quit without making the settings, use the SELECT dial to choose “NO,”...

  • Page 85: Controlling The Ar-3000R From An External Device

    • Binary Playback (Level: OFF; Edge: OFF) variety of applications. • Binary Playback (Level: ON; Edge: OFF) You can control recording and playback on the AR-3000R by • Binary Playback (Level: OFF; Edge: ON) on and off signals input from an external device through the no-voltage/make-contact or open collector circuit.

  • Page 86: Type Of Control Input Recording

    Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device Type of Control Input Recording Operational Specifications for Direct Playback There is one type of control input recording: Binary Recording (p. 98). Basic Operation of Direct Playback fig.14-04e Assigning a Phrase to a Port Port NO.

  • Page 87: Ar-3000R Settings

    Port No.1 Port No.2 If a card in AR-2000 format is inserted in either slot A or B (or both), the AR-3000R can be used only for playback, and it is A0002 AUDIO OUTPUT not possible to record phrases or make any settings (except Playback is repeated while the control signal is continuously for card conversion).
  • Page 88 Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device 4. When the prompt appears on the screen, press the * If you press the MODE button while making settings, a ENTER button to enable the settings. message asking you to confirm that you want to exit the setting process appears.

  • Page 89: Playing Back Phrases In The Order They Are Selected (Program Playback)

    Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device Procedure for Assigning Phrases * While making the settings, you can go back to the previous entry position (highlighted) by using the PAUSE (BACK) 1. Press the MODE button. button. The MODE indicator lights up.

  • Page 90: Connecting External Equipment

    Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device Connecting External Equipment fig.14-17e START Port Ports Used in Program Playback STOP Port “START”: Plays back phrases in the order set in program No. 001 No. 002 AUDIO OUTPUT playback. “STOP”: This stops phrase playback.

  • Page 91: Display Indications During Program Playback

    Situations mode to match the method used for connecting to the ports. If due to a blackout or other cause the power to the AR-3000R Procedure for Setting the Control Input Mode is cut during program playback, the program playback is 1.

  • Page 92: Specifying Phrase Numbers In Binary Notation (Binary Playback)

    Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device Registering Phrases 7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to store more phrases. 8. To cancel the save process, then in step 4, turn the Register the phrases in the program playback order. Up to a SELECT dial to choose “END,”...

  • Page 93: Connecting External Equipment

    Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device Connecting External Equipment Operational Specifications of Binary Playback Terminals Used in Binary Playback Basic Operation of Binary Playback “1-10”: Phrases are specified in binary format using combinations of 0 (OFF) and 1 (ON).

  • Page 94: Ar-3000R Settings

    If a card in AR-2000 format is inserted in either slot A or B (or phrases may be started by binary specification. both), the AR-3000R can be used only for playback, and it is not possible to record phrases or make any settings (except When the Start port control signal is changed to OFF, for card conversion).

  • Page 95: To Specify Phrases With Binary Signals

    Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device To Specify Phrases With Binary Playback Trigger Settings (Level/Edge) Signals Use combinations of playback trigger (Level/Edge) ON and OFF to achieve the four types of playback shown below. Example: Specifying Phrase A0015 (Card: A, Phrase #: 0015) •...

  • Page 96: Phrase Number/Binary Signal Correspondence Table

    Controlling the AR-3000 from an External Device Phrase Number/Binary Signal Correspondence Table fig.14-31e Phrase Port No. Phrase Port No. Phrase Port No. Phrase Port No. Phrase Port No. 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 0001 0000000001 0101 0001100101 0201 0011001001 0301 0100101101 0401 0110010001...
  • Page 97 Controlling the AR-3000 from an External Device fig.14-32e Port No. Phrase Port No. Phrase Port No. Phrase Port No. Phrase Phrase Port No. 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 0501 0111110101 0601 1001011001 0701 1010111101 0801 1100100001 0901 1110000101 0502 0111110110 0602 1001011010 0702...

  • Page 98: Controlling Recording With The Control Terminals (Binary Recording)

    Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device Controlling Recording with Turning the Power On and Off → p. 24 the Control Terminals (Binary Recording) Operational Specifications for Binary Recording What is Binary Recording/Uses Phrases are specified by combinations of signals of 0 (OFF) and Applications and 1 (ON) to the Port Nos.
  • Page 99 Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device Recording Playback 13: 0 (OFF) 13: 1 (ON) 14: 1 (ON) 14: 0 (OFF) → While control signals are being input, the specified phrase → The specified phrase is played back. Even when control is recorded.

  • Page 100: Ar-3000R Settings

    If a card in AR-2000 format is inserted in either slot A or B (or → First, when ON is input to Port No. 14, and then ON is both), the AR-3000R can be used only for playback, and it is input to Port No. 13, erasure of the specified phrase begins.

  • Page 101: To Specify Phrases With Binary Signals

    Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device Selecting the Phrase Specification (BINARY 1/BINARY 2) Phrase Number/Binary Signal Correspondence Table (p. 96) Select the method (BINARY 1 or BINARY 2) used for The phrase number “0015” becomes the binary signal “0000001111.”...

  • Page 102: Controlling Another Device With The Ar-3000R

    Controlling Another Device with the AR-3000R (Control Output Terminal) Starting Another Device You can control an external device from the AR-3000R by using the output connectors among the screw-on control (Busy Out) terminals on the unit’s rear panel. The AR-3000R outputs two types of control signals: BUSY OUT and CONTROL OUT.

  • Page 103: Ar-3000R Settings

    Controlling Another Device with the AR-3000R AR-3000R Settings 3. Turn the SELECT dial to choose “in Delay Time (OFF or ON),” then press the dial. The setting for the Busy Out signal is a system-wide setting fig.15-g01e (that is, it is not made separately for individual phrases).

  • Page 104: Controlling Another Device (Control Out)

    Controlling Another Device with the AR-3000R Controlling Another Device AR-3000R Settings (Control Out) The setting for the Control Out signal is made separately for individual phrases. When you make the Control Out setting, in addition to What Is a Control Out Signal?/...

  • Page 105: Controlling The Ar-3000R Using Midi Signals (Midi Control)

    60 and the numbers from 0 to 127 indicating the Can Do with MIDI Control positions of the keys on the keyboard. On the AR-3000R MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” and these are used to specify phrases.

  • Page 106: Connecting External Equipment

    Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals (MIDI Control) Connecting External Equipment Turning the Power On and Off → p. 24 When Playing Back Audio Phrases Using MIDI Signals AR-3000R Settings fig.16-01e Selection of MIDI Output (MIDI OUT or (for MIDI Sequencer) MIDI THRU) This changes the function of the MIDI output port.
  • Page 107 Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals (MIDI Control) * The 1,000 phrases on card A are assigned to Program Changes 21 through 30, and the phrase assignments cannot be changed. Although you can select phrases from Card A as well as Card...
  • Page 108 The MODE indicator lights up. the sending device is set to “1,” then unless the MIDI channel of the receiving device (here, the AR-3000R) is also set to “1,” 2. Use the SELECT dial to choose “6.5 MIDI Note Trigger,”...

  • Page 109: Operation Procedures

    (OFF or ON), then press the dial. • ALL: Output is on channel 1. fig.16-g07e * When you are controlling a number of AR-3000R units using note Numbers, set the MIDI note trigger (p. 108) for the controlled AR-3000R to Trigger.

  • Page 110: Synchronizing Operation To An External Midi Instrument - 1 (Mmc)

    To quit without making the settings, use the SELECT dial to Connecting External Equipment choose “NO,” then press the ENTER button. You can use the AR-3000R either as an MMC master or an Once the settings have been successfully modified, you’re MMC slave.
  • Page 111 Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals (MIDI Control) The MODE indicator lights up. Once the settings have been successfully modified, you’re returned to the setting item selection screen. 2. Use the SELECT dial to choose “6.7 MIDI Device ID,” 5. Press the MODE button.

  • Page 112: Operation Procedures

    When you have finished making the settings, operate the synchronization using MTC. unit. You can control the connected slave device remotely. With the AR-3000R, you can combine MMC and MTC signals to synchronize playback of audio phrases with a digital mixer, video equipment, or other devices.

  • Page 113: Connecting External Equipment

    Drop Frame and Non-drop Frame There are two types of time codes used by NTSC-format You can the AR-3000R as an MTC master or as an MTC slave. video-cassette recorders: drop frame, in which time codes are In this connection example, the unit is used as a slave.
  • Page 114 Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals (MIDI Control) Procedure for Setting MIDI Output choose “NO,” then press the ENTER button. Once the settings have been successfully modified, you’re 1. Press the MODE button. returned to the setting item selection screen.
  • Page 115 Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals (MIDI Control) Selecting the Sync Source (INTERNAL or MTC) Procedure for Setting the MTC Type 1. Press the MODE button. This sets the Sync Source to “MTC.” INTERNAL: The slave device operates according to the AR- The MODE indicator lights up.

  • Page 116: Operation Procedures

    OUT: This sends MIDI information from the unit. Select this when you want to play back MIDI phrases, send Exclusive (SysEx) messages, or make the AR-3000R the master during synchronization using MIDI signals. THRU: This takes MIDI information from MIDI IN and sends it out unchanged.

  • Page 117: Operation Procedures

    Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals (MIDI Control) Device-specific ID (MIDI Device ID) 2. Use the SELECT dial to choose “6.9 MTC,” then press the Settings dial. 3. Press the SELECT dial to advance the input location This sets the MIDI device ID (from 1 through 32). When you are controlling an external MIDI instrument using MMC and (highlighted) to “Sync Out.”...

  • Page 118: Mtc Offset Setting

    Controlling the AR-3000R Using MIDI Signals (MIDI Control) MTC Offset Setting * While making the settings, you can go back to the previous entry location (highlighted) by pressing the PAUSE (BACK) This adjusts the timing when you are using MTC to button.

  • Page 119: Controlling The Ar Using The Rs-232C Connector

    D-sub 9-pin type RS-232C connector. With 3. Turn the SELECT dial to choose the Baud Rate (4800, the AR-3000R, you can control the AR-3000R from an 9600, 19200 or 38400), then press the dial. external control device such as a computer or touch panel by fig.17-g01e...

  • Page 120: (Dual Mono Mode)

    * Note that no Control Out signal is output (because the mode. Control Out setting (p. 59) is not valid). AR-3000R Settings On the AR-2000/100 (legacy models), this Dual Mono mode is named the “Channel Playback mode.” As you use it, keep Set the Dual Mono Mode to “ON (MONO 2ch).”...

  • Page 121: Operation Procedures

    • Because port No. 2 is allocated to output R, A0002 is played back even during playback of A0001. For more information about the operation of playback with control input terminals, see also “Controlling the AR-3000R from an External Device (Control Input)” (p. 85).
  • Page 122 Playing Two Units's Worth of Data on the Left and Right ● Last-In Playback When you send a Stop input signal, playback stops simultaneously for the L and R channels. Port 1 ● When Level is set to “ON” and Edge is set to “OFF” Port 2 A0001 A0002...

  • Page 123: Synchronized Recording And Playback With Multiple Ar Units

    MTC Sync Source: INTERNAL MTC Sync Out: MTC With one AR-3000R as the master, you can link up to 31 other AR-3000R/3000/200 units (for a total of 32 devices) to get 64- MIDI OUT channel multitrack recording and playback.

  • Page 124: Unit Settings

    * During playback, you can stop the slave AR units fig.19-g02e individually, by operating their respective panels. * If independent playback is carried out on the slave AR-3000R, the indication for the fact that it is an AR-LINK slave 4. When the prompt appears on the screen, press the disappears.

  • Page 125: Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback

    When On (0%) Handy Uses of Line Thru When On (50%) With the AR-3000R, you can take audio from LINE IN, mix it during phrase playback, and mixed it from Line Out (or Line When On Sound input to LINE IN (100%) Thru).

  • Page 126: Adjusting The Sound Quality During Audio Phrase Playback (Equalizer)

    Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback * You can make the setting for Fade Out or Fade In only when * While making the settings, you can go back to the previous Line Thru is set to “ON.” entry position (highlighted) by using the PAUSE (BACK) button.

  • Page 127: Keeping The Output Volume Unchanged (Output Volume Thru)

    Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Keeping the Output Volume 2. Use the SELECT dial to choose “9.3 Equalizer,” then press the dial. Unchanged (Output Volume fig.20-g03e Thru) This deactivates the OUTPUT VOLUME knob and keeps the 3. Turn the SELECT dial to set Switch to “ON,” then press output volume level unchanged to prevent accidental the dial.
  • Page 128 Appendices...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    → “Assigning Phrases to the Ports” (p. 88) When not synchronizing playback with MTC and using the Phrases in Direct Playback do not stop AR-3000R as a slave, set “Sync Source” on the AR-3000R to playing. “INTERNAL.” Check the phrase settings and make sure that “Repeat Play”...
  • Page 130 ”Selecting the Recording Connector” (p. 83) The displayed tempo for a MIDI phrase remains at 120. The initial tempo of the AR-3000R is 120, so even if you record MIDI data having variable tempo to a MIDI phrase, tempo information is not recorded.
  • Page 131 • If using MTC, are both devices set to the same MTC type? →“Selecting the MTC Type (30/29N/29D/25/24)” (p. 115) • Check the AR-3000R to confirm that the MIDI device ID settings are correct. → “MIDI device ID settings” (p. 110).

  • Page 132: Error Messages

    Error messages If there has been a mistake in operation, or if the AR-3000R is Display: Write-protected unable to continue processing as you directed, an error Cannot write card message will appear in the display. Note the message that Situation: The card’s write-protect switch is on.
  • Page 133 Modify trans. Regarding AR-LINK Situation: More MIDI data was received in a short time Display: PhraseTypesDiffer than the AR-3000R was able to process. Can’t sync play Action: Change the way in which MIDI data is being Situation: The RDAC-Grades, RDAC-Modes, or transmitted.

  • Page 134: Cards

    Cards Card-specific Audio Recording Time Chart The following table shows recording times available for cards formatted for the AR-3000R. * Recording times listed are for mono recording. Recording times are halved when data is recorded in stereo. * 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 135: Settings When A Card Is Formatted

    Cards Settings When a Card Is Control input settings ●5.1 Control Input Mode: DIRECT PLAY Formatted ●5.2 Direct Play: NORMAL When a card is formatted, the values of various settings will • Phrase assignment be as shown below. Port No. Phrase Recording settings A0001 or B0001...

  • Page 136: Recorded Phrase Data

    • Panpot: OFF Recorded Phrase Data • Expression: OFF ●6.7 MIDI Device ID: 1 When a piece of Phrase data recorded by the AR-3000R, the ●6.8 MMC Mode: OFF settings of data on the card will be as follows. ●6.9 MTC Phrase Settings •...

  • Page 137: Terminals

    COM connector on each AR unit to each other. However, do not intermix this unit with other AR series devices. Doing so may result in unstable operation. 2. Control Output AR-3000R Computer Signal system: No-voltage make-contact 1 : NC 1 : DCD...

  • Page 138: Ar-Link Connectors Specifications

    Terminals AR-LINK Connectors In addition to the owner’s manual, “RS-232C Reference Notes” are available for purchase as reference materials that Specifications cover RS-232C connector control. The PDF file can be downloaded free of charge from the following URL. fig.arcon 8 7 6 ●...

  • Page 139: Midi Implementation

    = 7FH (127) * This changes the volume level during playback of a phrase. The system Exclusive Messages recived by the AR-3000R are; Data Set (DT1). * When Expression is off, this is not received. Regarding the Data Set (DT1), please refer to “exclusive Communication”.

  • Page 140: Midi Time Code

    MIDI Implementation ● MIDI Time Code * Playback is started immediately when this command is received if the device ID ❍ Full Messages matches, or if 7FH is received. * 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 ❍...

  • Page 141: Timing Clock

    Regarding the Quarter Frame, please refer to “Receive data (Media Player Section) ~Quarter Frame~”. 2.2 Transmitted message which are received. ■ System Exclusive Message When THRU is set in the MIDI OUT, AR-3000R transmits message which are received. ● MIDI Time Cord 2.3 Transmitted message which are produced. ❍ Full Message When OUT is set in the MIDI OUT, AR-3000R transmits the following produced messages.

  • Page 142: Polyphonic Key Pressure

    : System Exclusive Message status ● Note On iiH ID Number : an ID number (manufacturer ID) to indicate the manufacturer whose Exclusive message this is. Roland’s manufacturer ID is 41H. Status Second Third ID numbers 7EH and 7FH are extensions of the MIDI standard;...

  • Page 143: Active Sensing

    0:OFF 1:LOW 5. Exclusive Communication 2:MID 3:HIGH Exclusive message model IDs that can be used on the AR-3000R are OOH, 00H, and 37H 00 - 03 REC Source 0:LINE-IN (AR-3000R). The Device Id can be set to 00H to 1FH.
  • Page 144 REC Source 0:ANALOG-IN * Only received packet data. 1:LINE+MIC-IN * When reception of this packet is completed, the AR-3000R goes into REC PAUSE mode. 2:DIGITAL-IN However, if a phrase has already been saved, the AR-3000R deletes that phrase and goes 3:MIDI-IN into REC PAUSE mode.

  • Page 145: Midi Implementation Chart

    AUDIO RECORDER Date : May. 5, 2006 MIDI Implementation Chart Model AR-3000R Version : 1.00 Media Player Section Remarks Transmitted Recognized Function ... Memorized Basic Default All channels Channel Changed 1–16 Default Mode Message Altered **************** Note 0 –127 Number :...
  • Page 146 AUDIO RECORDER Date : May. 5, 2006 MIDI Implementation Chart Model AR-3000R Version : 1.00 MIDI Recorder Section Remarks Transmitted Recognized Function ... Basic Default all channels Not Basic Channel Channel Changed Default Mode Message Altered **************** Note 0 –127...

  • Page 147: Specification

    Specification Recording Format Number of phrases RDAC (Roland Digital Audio Coding) Maximum 1000 Phrases (when 1 CF card is used) Maximum 2000 phrases (when 2 CF cards are use) RDAC-GRADE (Sampling rate) Playback method S-HIGH: 48kHz HIGH: 44.1kHz Manual playback...
  • Page 148 Specification Controllers Dimensions MIC INPUT Volume Knob 482 (W) x 231.4 (D) x 44 (H) mm LINE INPUT Volume Knob 19 (W) x 9-1/8 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches Card Eject Button (EIA-1U rack mount type) PLAY Button Weight STOP Button 2.7 kg/6 lbs PAUSE, BACK Button Operating Free-air Temperature Range...

  • Page 149: Input/Output Standard

    Specification Input/Output Standard fig.spec Input Standard (Volume: center) Non Clip Input Recommended Input Input Sense Rated Input Level Max Input Level Impedance Source Impedance 1 kohms MIC Input Jack -55 dBu -40 dBu -42 dBu 2 kohms or less 20 kohms 2 kohms Line Input Jack -15 dBu...

  • Page 150: Index

    Index AR-LINK ..............22, 123 Note Trigger ..............108 AR-LINK Connectors ..........138 No-voltage/Make-contact ..........85 Attenuation ..............126 Output Volume Thru ..........127 Baud Rate ..............119 Binary Playback ............. 92 Pattern Phrases .............. 62 Binary Recording ............98 Phrase Combine .............
  • Page 151 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. For the USA 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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