User manual ROLAND CDR-88RW-4

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the CDR-88RW-4 (CD Writing Kit). Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (Owner's Manual p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (Owner's Manual p. 3), "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's Manual p. 5), and "Precautions" (Operation Manual of PLEXWRITER 12/10/32S p. [. . . ] Do not wipe along circumference. *** · Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a DAT recorder or disk drive (hard disk, Zip disk, etc. ) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. 553 · Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind. *** · Do not bend the disc. · Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. 556 Copyright 852a · When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument, this unit can perform recording without being subject to the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it is used to record works (such as your own compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits second-generation and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders and other consumer digital-audio equipment as a copyright-protection feature. ) · 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. 557 · A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation. 558a · To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit's volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night). 559a · When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. * Zip is a trademark of Iomega Corporation. * Iomega is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation. 6 Using this unit in connection with VS series Main Features of the CDR-88RW-4 Creating an Original Audio CD You can create your original audio CD that can be played on ordinary CD player. Saving Songs to CD-R/RW Discs You can save songs saved on internal hard drive of Roland VS series to CD-R/RW discs. Auditioning (Test Listening) Songs Written to CD-R/RW Discs You can play ordinary audio CD or the CD you created on CDR-88RW-4 and output through Roland VS series. Creating an Original Audio CD Playing an Audio CD Backing up Song data on CD-R/RW disc 7 Using this unit in connection with VS series About limitation of functions There are some limitation of functions if this unit is used in connection with Roland VS series. The following jacks, knobs or button will not be used · · · · Headphone jack Volume Control knob Play Button Audio Output jacks Writing Speed Writing speed to CD-R discs is limited to "x1" or "x4. " Writing speed to CD-RW discs is limited to "x2" or "x4. " Reading Speed Even if the reading speed is set to "x4" or "x8, " the time it takes is not always 1/4 or 1/8 of the original. This is because writing speed to the internal hard disk or errors during disc reading. Readable Format It is limited to "CD-ROM Mode-1" or "CD-DA. " Recordable Format It is limited to "CD-ROM Mode-1" or "CD-DA. " Recording Mode It is limited to "Track at Once" or "Disc at Once. " About the CDR-88RW-4's SCSI Number Setting SCSI ID number of CDR-88RW-4 must be different from it of Roland VS series itself. The default SCSI ID number of CDR-88RW-4 is "4. " 8 Check the software version of Roland VS series To connect CDR-88RW-4, the system software of VS series may need to be updated. Please check the software version which can be connected to CDR-88RW-4. In case update of software is necessary, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. How to check the version of the system software 1. Turn the power on while holding [CH EDIT] and [STATUS] of channel 1. Version of the system appears at first like "VS-880 Ver 3. 201" at the top of the display. Then the startup process begins as usual. Please find compatibility of your unit as follows. Software version Before ver. 3. 204 Ver. 3. 204 or later Compatibility with CDR-88RW-4 Update needed Compatible How to check the version of the system software 1. Turn the power on while holding [SELECT] and [STATUS] of channel 1. Version of the system appears at first like "VS880EX Ver2. 001" at the top of the display. Then the startup process begins as usual. [. . . ] S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN TEL: (08) 702 0020 Shanghai Xingtong Acoustics Equipment CO. , Ltd. Rm. 1108, No. 2240 Pudong South Road Shanghai, CHINA TEL: (021) 6873 4123 HONG KONG Tom Lee Music Co. , Ltd. Service Division 22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, HONG KONG TEL: 2415 0911 CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S. A. 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