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OL? MultiTrak Recording Studio zoom MRS-4 Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM MultiTrak Recording Studio MRS-4 (subsequently referred to as "the MRS-4"). The MRS-4 offers the following attractive features. + Simultaneous 4-track playback/2-track recording 8 virtual takes per track add up to a total of 32 takes or recording. wvailable + Flexible track parameter settings Hi/Lo EQ, effect send, and other parameters can be set individually for each tr: + Bounce feature supports recording from 4 tracks of simultaneous playback Even when there are no empty tracks, the MRS-4 allows you to bounce existing material onto 2 tracks, while performing simultaneous playback of 4 tracks. + Versatile effects The MRS-4 incorporates an insert effect for processing the input signal, a send/return effect for use in a mixer loop, and a mixdown effect for use on the master bus + Other sophisticated features Metronome, MIDI output, AUX input, long-stroke faders, and other exciting features make the MRS-4 a great all-round package. In order to take full advantage of the MRS-4's versatile functionality and to ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully. Keep this manual in a safe place together with the warranty card.

Safety Precautions In this manual, symbols are used to high and cautions for you to read so that a prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If Warning _ users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong Way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore ifon this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Please observe the following safety tips and precaution 10 ensure hazard-free use of the MRS-4. About power Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When powering the unit from the batteries, use only an alkaline type. AC adapter operation + Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC 300 mA and is equipped with a “center minus” plug (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other han the specified type may damage the mit and pos à safety hazard. + Connect the AC adapter only 1 an AC out hat supplies the rated voltage required by he adapter + Wien disconnectng the AC adapter from the AC outlet rasp ie adapter itself and do not pull at the cable + Ath unit is not Lo be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outet. Battery operation + Use four IEC RG (size AA) batteries (alkaline or manganese) + The MRS-4 cannot be used for rechargl Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure ou choose the correct type. + Ifthe MRS-4 is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the unit. If batteries leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartiment and the battery terminal carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid. + Wie using the unit, the battery compariment cover should be closed Environment Avoid using your MRS-4 in environments where it will be exposed 10: + Extreme temperature + High humidity or moisture + Excessive dust or sand + Excessive vibration or shock Handling + Since the MRS-4 sa precision electron device avoid applying excessive force 1 ie control, Do not operate the keÿs or controls with your foot. Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins ete.) or iquids can enter the uni. Be sure to tum the power 10 all equipment off before making connections. + Before moving the unit, tum the power off, and disconnect all cables and the AC adapter Alterations utlon Never open the case of the MRS-4 or attempt 10 modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit À In Case of Trouble D 1 there seems to be a defect or a problem with the unit, immediately disconnect the AC adapter or remove the batteries to shut off the power Then disconnect any other cables connected to the unit Usage Precautions - Electrical interference For safety considerations, the MRS-4 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the MRS-4, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the MRS-4 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. + Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the MRS-4. If necessary Slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol, since these may dull the finish or damage the surface. Please keep this manual at hand for future reference.

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Introduction - Internal configuration Recorder section: Effect section Mixer section SmartMedia + Parts of the MRS-4 Top panel - Rear panel Front panel + Connections - Power onfoff switching Tuning power on + Operating the unit on batteries Basic Operation + Step 1 Preparations for recording 1-1 Creating a new song + Step 2 Recording the first track 2-1 Adjusting input sensitivity 2-2 Using the insert effe 5 2-3 Selecting a track and recording on it + 15 Step 3 Overdubbing 17 3-1 Adjusting input sensitivity and setting the insert effect + 17 3-2 Selecting and recording to a track + 17 Step 4 Mixdoun + 18 4-1 Preparations for mixdown 18 4-2 Adjusting volume/pan/EQ 19 4-3 Using the send/return effect + 4-4 Using the mixdown effect 4-5 Recording on the master recorder + Reference [Recorder] - Using V-takes Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function) Re-recording only a specified region {Punch-iout function) Using manual punch-infout Using auto punch-infout + Reference [Locating a Point] Moving to a desired point in a song {Locate function) Suitching between time and measure indication +. 33 Marking a point in a song (marker function) Assigning a mark + Moving 10 a mark location Clearing a mark 35 Playing back the same passage repeatediy {A-B Repeat) 36 Reference [Mixing] - Assigning to inputs to a track - Adding the input signal to the mixdown + Linking two tracks (stereo link function) - Reference [Track Editing] Copying a specified region of data to another location + Copying the data of an entire track - Erasing a specified segment - Erasing an entire track - Exchanging the data of entire tracks + Reference [Song Functions] Song menu basic functions Song menu items Creating a new song (SONG NEW) Reading in an existing song (SONG SELECT) Checking the remaining recording time (SONG CAPACITY) Copying a song (SONG COPY) Deleting a song (SONG DELETE) Protecting a song (SONG PROTECT) Selcctng {he recording grade (SONG GRADE) Reference [Metronome/MIDI] Basic metronome settings + Functions available with MIDI Synchronizing an external device to the MRS-4 « Reference [Other Functions] : Using the tuner Formatting a SmartMedia card Display adjustments Using the AUX IN jacks to save tracks Specifications : MRS-4 file configuration - File compatibility with PS-02 - MRS-4 Card Manager Software - Troubleshooting Playback problems = Problems with record Problems with effects Problems with MIDI Other problems - MIDI Implementation - MIDI implementation MIDI implementation chart + Index -- ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4 | 3

Introduction This section shows the various sections of the unit and explains some important concepts of the MRS-4. Internal configuration The MRS-4 is divided internally into the following three sections: Recorder section The MRS-4 is a 4-track recorder that uses SmartMedia cards for storing data. This allows audio recording/playback on four tracks. Effect section The audio signal can be processed in various ways by the effect section. The MRS-4 offers an insert effect for the input signal as well as a send/retur effect and mixdown effect for use on the recorderd signal M Mixer section This section is used for mixing the various signals and supplying them to the other sections. There is an input mixer for assigning the input signal to various tracks, and a track mixer that adjusts level and sound quality for each track before sending the result to the left and right MASTER ja The illustration below shows the signal flow and how the sections fit together. Now let's take a closer look at each section. Recorder section The recorder section of the MRS-4 has four tracks (separate segments for recording audio can be recorded data). Up to two trac simultaneously, and up to four tr played back simultaneously. Each of the tracks 1 — 4 has eight virtual tracks (called “V-takes"). In each track, one V-take can be selected for recording/playback. For example, you can record guitar solos onto multiple V-takes, and then compare them later to select the best take. s can be

Mixdown effect Li) Track mixer | Effect section The MRS-4 provides three types of effects: insert effect, mixdown effect, and send/return effect. These effects have different characteristics, as described below. M insert effect This effect operates directly after the input mixer. It is used to modify the input signal before it is recorded. H Mixdown effect This effect operates directly before the MASTER faders of the track mixer. It is used to modify the signal mixed from tracks 1 - 4. M Send/return effect This effect is internally connected to the send/return loop of the mixer section. The effect can be adjusted individually for each track by using the send level control. The higher the setting, the stronger the effect. Mixer section The MRS-4 has two types of mixers. M input mixer Serves to adjust the instrument or mic signal input to the MRS-4 and to assign the signal to the desired track. M Track mixer Serves to mix the playback signal of the recorder before sending it to the stereo output jacks. The signal from each of tracks 1 — 4 is sent to the mixer channels 1 — 4 for individual adjustment of EQ, effect send level, panning (lefUright playback position), etc. These items are called track parameters. SmartMedia To use the MRS-4, a SmartMedia card is required. Before turning the MRS-4 on, insert the card into the front panel slot, as shown in the illustration below. SmartMedia Correct + Caution + e If the card is inserted upside down or with wrong orientation, it does not go all the way in. Do not try to force the card in, because this will damage the card. Never insert or remove the SmartMedia card while power to the unit is turned on. Otherwise data may be lost. Standard SmartMedia cards (designed for 3.3V) with a capacity from 16 - 128 MB can be used. When wishing to use a SmartMedia card that has been formatted in other equipment such as a computer or digital camera, you must format the card again in the MRS-4, as described on page 53. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

When a line level signal such as that from a CD player or rhythm machine is connected to the AUX IN [L/MONOY/R] jacks, it will be output from the MASTER [LJ/IR] the tracks of the MRS IR] jacks. For a mono de Connect the monitor system or master recorder together with the mixed playb: use only the [L/MONO)] jack. CD player or other external source component k signal from . For a stereo device, use both the [L/MONO] and to the S EEE

Multi-effect such MASTER [LJ/R] jacks. Master recorder Monitor system 2] [© as 50511

‘AC adapter To power the MRS-4 from an AC outlet, be sure to use only the AC adapter ZOOM AD- 0006 (available separately). Using another kind of AC adapter may result in damage. Loop the cable of the AC adapter around the hook as shown in the diag comnecting it to the [DC 9V] jack. This will prevent the plug from being pulled out if the cable is accidentally pulled. Headphones To monitor with headphones, plug them into the [PHONES] jack. This jack carries the same signal as the MASTER ELMIR] jacks m before To synchronize operation of the recorder section of the with another MIDI connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MRS- 4 to the MIDI IN connector of the other device Rhythm machine, MIDI sequencer or other MIDI device Power on/off switching To turn the MRS-4 on or off, proceed as follows. Turning power on

4. Make sure that the MRS-4 and all

other devices are turned off. Turn down the volume at the source equipment, MRS-4, and monitor system.

2. Insert the SmartMedia card into

the SmartMedia card slot on the front panel of the MRS-4, as described on page 5.

3. Set the [POWER] switch of the

MRS-4 to ON. The MRS-4 starts up.

4. Turn the monitor system on.

4. Turn the monitor system off.

2. Set the [POWER] switch of the

MRS-4 to OFF. The indication "POWEROF" (power off) appears on the display, and the MRS-4 shuts down. ONore © Always follow the above procedure, and do not remove the SmartMedia card without first turning off the power. Otherwise data may be destroyedi + Caution + When operating the unit with the AC adapter, always use the [POWER] switch of the MRS-4 to turn the unit on and off. Never disconnect the AC adapter while the card access indicator is lit. Otherwise data may be destroyed. Operating the unit on batteries The MRS-4 can be powered from batteries {not supplied). Follow the steps below to insert the batteries.

4. Turn the unit over and open the

battery compartment cover. MRS-underside =

2. Insert four fresh IEC R6 (size AA)

batteries into the battery compartment. The use of alkaline batteries is recommended. 6 © © D 2 60e J Four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries S\S

3. Close the battery compartment

cover. ONore © If the indication "[ÆÆI |" flashes while the unit is powered from batteries, the batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Basic Operation This section describes basic operation steps of the MRS-4, starting with preparations for recording and continuing through the final mixdown proce: Operation is divided into four major steps. + Step 1: Preparations for recording Make the necessary connections and prepare to record a song. + Step 2: Recording the first track Use the insert effect on the input signal if nece ary and record the first track. + Step 3: Overdubbing While listening to the recorded track, record the second and subsequent tracks (overdubbing). + Step 4: Mixdown Adjust the level, panning. effect to create a stereo mix. Apply the mixdown effect to the signal, and then s result to the master recorder. ES reparations for recording [ 1-1 | Creating a new song | In the MRS-4, all data required to play a piece you have created is collectively referred to as a and EQ for each recorded track, and apply the send/return nd the "song" À song contains the following information. + All recording data from the recorder section + All settings of the mixer section e All settings of the effect section + Other settings such as for metronome and tuner functions Up to 15 songs can be stored on one SmartMedia card, provided that there is enough capacity. By reading à song stored on a card back into the MRS-4, all previous settings are recreated (except for fader setting positions). When you start to use the MRS-4 for recording, you must choose whether to create a new song or open an existing song for modification.

4. Connect the monitor system to the MASTER [LJ/[R] jacks.

To use headphones for monitoring, connect them to the [PHONES] jack.

2. Make sure that a SmartMedia card is inserted in the SmartMedia card slot. Then

turn power on in the order MRS-4 -+ monitor system. When the MRS-4 is turned on, it automatically checks whether the inserted SmartMedia card already contain any soi + When there are no songs on the SmartMedia card nformation. This arting point for all A new song display condition operations. automatically created, and the display shows the followi alled the "main screen". The main screen is the Current position within the song Ce Ant LILI £ op 7 + When there are songs on the SmartMedia card The following two indications appear alternately on the display. FEbSanl| <= SES 0 When you press the [ENTER/YES] key in this condition, a new song is created, and the main screen appears. The recording will be automatically set to HiFi. HINT +_lf you press the [EXIT/NO] key at the above screen, or if no key is operated for 5 seconds, the most recent song is automatically read into the unit. (For information on how to create a new song after a song has been read in, see page 47.) +_Ifrequired, change the recording grade setting (-» p. 49). 10 | Zoom MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4 LI]

[Step 2 | Recording the first track This section describes how to record an electric guitar connected to the [INPUT 1] jack on track 1 to create the first track of a recordi | 241 | Adijusting input sensitivity | Connect the instrument to the input of the MRS-4 and adjust input sensitivity.

4. Connect the instrument to the [INPUT 1] jack on the MRS-4 (-> p. 8).

2. Press the [ON/OFF] key 1 so that the key lights up.

The [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 serve to activate their respective inputs. When the key is lit, the input is active. Hit To record from an instrument with stereo output such as a synthesizer, connect the L/R output of the device to the [INPUT 1J/INPUT 2] jacks and set both [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 to ON. ONor Q The MRS-4 can accept up to two simultaneous input signals. While playing the instrument, use the [INPUT LEVEL] control 1 to adjust the input Sensitivity. The signal input level appears on the level meter (IN) in the left part of the display. Adjust the control so that the 0 dB indicator does not light when you play the instrument at the loudest level. INPUT 1 level — —— INPUT 2 level [| 22 | Using the insert effect | s the signal from input 1/2 before it is sent to the tracks for recording. In The insert effect proces this example, you apply the insert effect on the guitar signal supplied to the INPUT 1 jack. If you do not wish to use the insert effect, proceed to section 2-3 on page 15

4. Press the [MIXDOWN] key and the [SEND/RETURN] key simultaneously.

The [MIXDOWN] key and [SEND/RETURN] key serve to select the effect to be used. Pressing both keys simultaneously causes the keys to flash in red. This indicates that the insert effect has been activated. EFFECT. La] > EE OnNorrQ While the [MIXDOWN] key and [SEND/RETURN] key are both flashing simultaneously, the mixdown effect and send/return effect cannot be used. The display shows the currently selected algorithm (effect type) LUE D The following algorithms are available for the insert effect.

2. Use the [PARAMETER/WALUE] keys to select the algorithm and the setting value.

Insert effect algorithms Algorithm 1 (LIMITO-LIMIT9) LUE D This effect suppresses signal peaks to keep the input signal below a certain t level. During stereo recording, the effect monitors both inputs. Higher setting LUE values produce stronger limiter action. Algorithm 2 (COMP0-COMP9) Col 8 This effect compresses the signal when the input signal exceeds a certain t level. During stereo recording, the effect monitors both inputs. Higher setting Col 3 values produce stronger compressor action. Algorithm 3 (CAB CO, CAB BC, CAB ST) This is a cabinet simulator that duplicates the sound of a guitar amplifier. It is useful when a distortion effect is connected between the guitar and the input of the MRS-4. The abbreviation on the right indicates the amp type. Lo Combo amp Ch SE BE Bright combo amp GE Stack amp ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Insert effect algorithms (continued) Algorithm 4 (MICEF 10 - MICEF 19) NICE 10 This is a mic input limiter. Unlike the LIMIT 0 - LIMIT 9 effect, the effect t operates independently for input 1 and 2. Higher setting values produce NICEF 19 stronger limiter action Algorithm 5 (MICEF 20 - MICEF 29) MICEFEZ This is a mic input limiter optimized for vocals. The effect operates t independently for input 1 and 2. Higher setting values produce stronger MUICEFES limiter action. Algorithm 6 (MICEF 30 - MICEF 39) This is a mic input limiter optimized for acoustic guitar. The effect operates independently for input 1 and 2. Higher setting values produce stronger limiter action. MUICEF30

MUICEF39 The up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys change the right-hand setting value. When the highest or lowest setting is reached, the unit switches to the next algorithm. Cor 8 LRES) © LES)

3. Press the [EXIT/NO] key.

The main screen returns. HINT Pressing the [MIXDOWN] and [SEND/RETURN] keys together turns the insert effect off. Pressing both keys once more together turns the insert effect on again, with the most recent setting in use. Selecting and recording to a track | Record the guitar sound with insert effect on track 1, as follows. Press the status key 1 repeatedly, until the key is lit in red. The status keys 1 — 4 serve for selecting the recording track, and for controlling the mute on/off condition for the track. With each push of the status key, the setting changes as follows. Lit in green Out Litin ré ] Status key (es) 7 — Muting off Muting on Selected as recording track When the status key 1 changes from green to red, track 1 is in the recording standby condition. The input signal routing in this condition is as follows. If no recording track is selected If a recording track (track 1) is selected MASTER 1 MASTER en LL, INPUT 1 : ob LE HINT Up to two tracks (tracks 1/2 or tracks 3/4) can be selected for recording simultaneously. While playing your instrument, operate fader 1 of the MRS-4 or the volume control of the monitor system to adjust the monitoring level. The setting of fader 1 has no effect on the recording level. To use the metronome function, press the [METRONOME] key so that the key lights up. ‘When the [METRONOME] key is lit, the internal metronome operates. HINT In the default condition of the song, the metronome is set to a 4/4 beat, tempo of 120 BPM, and a precount of 4 beats. These settings can be changed if desired. For details, see page 50. To start recording, use the ZERO [4] key to return to the beginning of the song, and then press the PLAY [b-] key while holding down the REC [@] key. The precount clicks are heard, and then recording on track 1 starts. The REC [@] key and PLAY [Be] key are lit. Play your guitar while using the metronome sounds as a guide. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

5. When your guitar play is finished, press the STOP [IN] key.

The REC [@] key and PLAY [>] key go out, and the recorder section stops. The display briefly shows "WAIT", and then the main screen reappears. ONoreQ The length of the "WAIT" interval differs, depending on recording conditions. To listen to the recording, use the ZERO [4] key to return to the beginning of the song, and then press the PLAY [b>-] key. The recorded track is played back. HINT +_ To turn the metronome off while checking the recording, press the [METRONOME] key So that the key is no longer lit +_ While the recorder is stopped, you can use the REW [44] key and FF [»>] key to move the current position in 0.1 second units. If you then press the PLAY [>] key, playback Starts from that position. +_ The basic functions of the transport keys are explained below. Basic functions of transport keys REW [&{] key Moves backwards from the current position | | FF D>] key in O1 second steps. Keeping the key! |Moves forward from the current depressed moves back quickly. Pressing the À { position in 0.1 second steps. Keeping ZERO [K{] key FF (b>] key while holding down the REW À {the key depressed moves forward Moves to the start | | [4] key moves backwards in 1 second steps. | | quickly. Pressing the REW [44] key of ihe song (counter while holding down the FF [+] key zero position). moves forward in 1 second steps. zero REW FF =) 7 CC sroP PLAY Rec REC [@] key LC — 5 pp — 2 l'Wen is key is held down while = > [ e pressing the PLAY [b] key, the recorder starts 10 record. Pressing this STOP [Bi] key Key during playback causes punch-in. Stops the song. PLAY [>] key and pressing the key during recording causes punch-out. s playback from the current position.

7. To stop playback, press the STOP [I] key.

To redo the recording, repeat steps 4 — 5.

8. Press the status key 1 so that the key is lit in green.

The recording condition of track 1 is turned off. [Step 3 | Overdubbing his section describes how to record another instrument on track 2 while listening to the guitar ad in step 2 (track 1). | 341 | Adjusting input sensitivity and setting the insert effect |

1. Connect the instrument or mic to the [INPUT 1] jack.

2. Press the [ON/OFF] key 1 so that the key lights up.

3. While playing the instrument, use the [INPUT LEVEL] control 1 to adjust the input

4. Press the [MIXDOWNI] key and the [SEND/RETURN] key simultaneously, so that

the keys are flashing in red.

5. Select the algorithm and set the value as was done in step 2.

6. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the main screen.

Selecting a track and recording on it Record the sound of the second instrument on track 2.

1. Press the status key 2 repeatediy, until the key is lit in red. Make sure that status

key 1 is lit in green. This places track 2 into the recording standby condition

2. Operate fader 2 to adjust the monitor level.

If necessary, perform playback and adjust faders 1 and 2 for optimum balance between track playback sound and input signal.

4. To start recording, use the ZERO [k4] key to return to the beginning of the song,

and then press the PLAY [b-] key while holding down the REC [@] key. The precount clicks are heard, and then recording starts. The REC [@] key and PLAY [D] Key are lit. Play your guitar while listening to the playback sound of track 1 and the metronome.

5. When recording is finished, press the STOP [I] key.

The display briefly shows "WAIT", and then the main screen reappears. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

ONoreQ HINT The length of the "WAIT" interval depends on setting conditions. To listen to the final mix on the monitor system during mixdown, set the master recorder to monitor the input source. (For details, refer to the documentation of the master

6. To listen to the recording, use the ZERO [4] key to return to the beginning of the recorder)

song, and then press the PLAY [b>] key. The recorded tracks 1 and 2 are played back. If necessary, adjust faders 1 and 2 for optimum balance.

2. Make sure that all status keys are lit in green.

3. Set the [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 and the [METRONOME] key to OFF.

7. To stop playback, press the STOP [I] key. Hinr

It is also possible to add the input signal from inputs 1/2 to the mix. In this case, set the

8. Press the status key 2 so that the key is lit in green. desired [ON/OFF] key to ON (+ P. 38).

g You can record more tracks in the same way. g a iusti ® 5 Adjusting volume/pan/EQ 5. H $ à 1. Setthe [MASTER] fader to 0 dB. Hi 4 When recording of tracks 1 — 4 is completed, you can adjust the level, EQ, and panning of each A 5 track to create the final stereo mix. This process is called mixdown. 2. While the main screen is shown, press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key. 5 The track parameter menu appears. With this menu, you can change the settings for When performing mixdown on the MRS-4, you can either record the completed song on an individual tracks. external master recorder, or on unused V-takes in the MRS-4. The example in this section explains how to record on an external master recorder. rack parameter Setting | 41 | Preparations for mixdown FAGE (00

3. Use the status keys 1-4 to select the track.

While the track parameter menu is shown, the status keys 1 — 4 serve for selecting a track. The status key for the currently selected track is lit in orange. Connect the master recorder and make other preparations as follows

4. Connect a master recorder (MD or DAT or similar) to the MASTER [LJ/[R] jacks.

The connection principle for an external master recorder is shown below. HET on Oo) Selectable track para s and settings are lis a . © o] Selectable track parameters and settings are listed in the table below. = Monitor system Track parameters and settings Parameter [Display !Setting range Description Master recorder HIEQ _ ONOFF HIEQ ON/OFF | Switches high EQ on or off LINE IN MASTERILJ/R] HIEQ Adjusts high EQ boost/cut from -12 (dB) to +12 A 42-12 | (GB). This parameter is only shown when HI EQ is -— C5 --- GAIN nu set to ON. ooussn _ HIEQ , Selects the frequency for high EQ boost/cut. This Ea il = FREQUENCY | # © 500 - 8000 (Hz) | parameter is only shown when HI EQ is set to ON, Hu MRS-4 18 | Zoom MRS-4 ZoOM MRS-4 | 19

Track parameters and settings (continued) LOF. ONOFF [vicialesEQuaon Adjusts low EQ boost/cut from -12 (dB) to +12 LO EQ 42-12 | (GB). This parameter is only shown when LO EQ is GAIN set to ON. LO EQ Selects the frequency for low EQ boost/cut. This FREQUENCY 63-2000 (Hz) | parameter is only shown when LO EQ is set to ON SEND ONOEE | Petermines whether the signal from the respective ON/OFF channel (rack) is sent to the send/return effect. SEND Adjusts the level of the signal sent to the send/return 0-100 effect. This parameter is only shown when SEND is LEVEL set to ON. Adjusts panning (lefüright position) of the signal Lo from the respective track. When STL (stereo link) is PAN L50-0-R50 | Lt ON, this adjusts the left/ight volume balance of the stereo tracks. Shows the current fader position numerically FADER 0-127 (display only). Controls the stereo link function for using tracks 1/2 STEREO ON/OFF and 3/4 in a stereo configuration. (For details, see LINK page 30.) Selects the V-take to be used for the respective track. VTAKE * xis the track number and y is the V-take number. {For details, see page 28.)

HINT When STL (stereo link) is ON, all parameters for tracks 1 and 2, and tracks 3 and 4 are linked, except for the V-take selection. ONore Q The FADER parameter is only for display and cannot be changed. (When the respective fader is moved, the indication changes.) The track mixer incorporates a send/return effect with reverb/del: is as follows. Using the send/return effect nal flow when using the send/return effec Send/retum SEND 4) M) M) : effect

1 2 3 4 MASTER The intensity of the send/return effect can be adjusted for each track individually by adjusting the send level. Raising the level causes the effect to be more pronounced for that track. This example shows how to select the algorithm for the send/return effect and how to adjust the send level. Setting the algorithm and parameter for the send/return effect

1. While the main screen is shown, press the [SEND/RETURNI] key.

The [SEND/RETURN] key lights up and the send/return effect is activated. The menu for selecting the algorithm for the send/return effect appears on the display. Algorithm: Setting value HALL D For the send/return effect, you can select a reverb, delay, or chorus type algorithm. Each type has one parameter (an element for adjusting the action of the effect) that allows a more finely graded adjustment than the send level. Available algorithms and parameters are listed in the table on page 22-23. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

HALL 0-HALL 9) This is a stereo effect that adds hall type reverberation. Higher settings produce longer reverb time. HALL 0 î Parameter _(TONE 0 - TONE 10) HALL 9 ton£ ü Adjusts the reverb tone. Higher settings produce stronger u teble boost. (S is the flat setting.) £on£E 10 Algorithm 2 (ROOMO-ROOM9) This is a stereo effect that adds room type reverberation. Higher settings produce longer reverb time. root © t Parameter _(TONE 0 - TONE 10) rao!t 9 £on£ Adjusts the reverb tone. Higher settings produce stronger u teble boost. (5 is the flat setting.) £on£E 10 Algorithm 3 (DOUBLEO - DOUBLE9) This is a mono doubling delay which adds a slightly delayed component to the original sound, giving the sound more body. Higher settings produce cn more delayed components. dobLE © Î Parameter (TIME 2- TIME 50) dobt£ 9 |ÈUE € s n Adjusts the delay time in the range from 2 50 ms. LUE 50 Algorithm 4 (SHORTO-SHORT9) This is a mono short delay. Higher settings produce more delayed components. Short © Parameter (TIME 50 - TIME 250) INC CA He 9 LUE SE Short 3 1 Adjusts the delay time in the range from 50 — 250 ms. £ ME2SO Algorithm 5 (LONG 0-LONG9) This is a mono long delay. Higher settings produce more delayed components. Algorithm 6 (CHO MN) This is a mono chorus effect. À component whose pitch shifis cyclically up and down is added to the original sound, resulting in a wavering, expansive sound Eko fn Parameter (RATE 1- RATE 50) rRÈE 1 Adjusts the fluctuation rate. Higher values produce faster t fluctuation. rRÈE 50 Algorithm 7 (CHOST) This is a stereo chorus effect. The pitch of left and right components are shifted upside down, resulting in a unique, expansive sound. Parameter (RATE 1-RATE 50) rREE Adjusts the fluctuation rate. Higher values produce faster t fluctuation. rRÈE 50 Use the [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to select the algorithm and the setting value. The up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys change the setting value. When the highest or lowest setting is reached, the unit switches to the next algorithm. 5] æ Hi 5) Pressing the leftright [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys changes directly to the next algorithm dobiE | roait 5] To change the parameter of the currently selected algorithm, press the IENTER/YES] key. While the algorithm is displayed, pressing the [ENTER/YES] key calls up the parameter for Lanb © t Parameter _ (TIME 25 - TIME 100) that algorithm. LonC EM tant 3 EURE €5 Adjusts the delay time in the range from 250 ms (setting doblE | EE à + value 25) - 1000 ms (setting value 100). LINE 00 EE (00

5. To return to the algorithm display, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

6. When the algorithm and parameter setting for the send/return effect has been

made, press the [EXIT/NO] key several times to return to the main screen. HINT The send/return effect setting is stored for each song separately. Adjusting the send/return effect intensity for each track

7. While the main screen is shown, press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key and then

use the status keys 1 - 4 to select the track for which you want to make the setting.

8. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/WALUE] keys to call up the SEND (send/return

effect) parameter, and set it to ON. SEnd an

9. Press the right [PARAMETER/VALUE] key once to call up the indication "SLVL"

40. While playing the song, use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to adjust the

send level for that track.

41. Perform the same steps for other tracks.

[| 44 | Using the mixdown effect The mixdown effect serves to process the stereo signal produced by the track mixer. This effect can be used simultaneously with the send/return effect. The signal flow is shown below.

Proceed as follows to select the algorithm for the mixdown effect and adjust the effect intensity. Selecting the algorithm for the mixdown effect

4. While the main screen is shown, press the [MIXDOWNI] key.

The [MIXDOWN] key lights up and the mixdown effect is selecting the algorithm for the mixdown effect appears on the display. Pob£r 5 Available algorithms for the mixdown effect are listed in the table on the next page. ctivated. The menu for 24 | ZOOM MRS-4 ZoOM MRS-4 | 25

Mixdown effect algorithms Algorithm 1 (POWERO-POWER9) Er 0 Pob£r w This effect adds fat bass and more power to the sound. Higher values F produce more bass emphasis. Pobl£r 3 Algorithm 2 (BOOSTO-BOOST9) boosk # This effect produces a tight low end and crisp high end. Higher values produce more bass and treble boost. boat 9 Algorithm 3 (VOCALO-VOCAL9) ca n uolfl G This effect emphasizes the midrange, lending warmth and suppleness to vocals. Higher values produce more midrange emphasis. cocft 9 While playing the song, use the [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to adjust the algorithm. The up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys change the setting value. When the highest or lowest setting is reached, the unit switches to the next algorithm. Pob£r 8 D Foblr 9 D booït © - a

3. Press the [EXIT/NO] key.

The main screen returns. [| 45 | Recording on the master recorder | When the mixdown effect setting is completed, you are ready to record the final mix on the master recorder.

4. Use the ZERO [K] key to return to the beginning of the song.

2. Setthe master recorder to the recording condition.

3. Press the PLAY [b>] key.

4. When the song has been completely recorded, stop the master recorder and the

5. To check the recording, rewind the master recorder and play the recording from

the beginning. HINT Whenever you make any changes to a song on the MRS-4, the song is automatically saved on the SmartMedia card. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Reference [Recorder] This section describes various advanced functions and operations of the recorder section of the MRS-4. Using V-takes Each track 1 - 4 of the recorder contains eight virtual tracks called "V-takes”. For each track, you can select one take, which will be used for recording and playback. For example, you can switch V-takes and record important passages such as vocal or solos several times on the same track. Later you can compare them and select the best V- take. To switch the V-take for a track, proceed as follows.

4. While the main screen is shown,

the track you wish to switch.

3. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to bring the V-take indicator onto the display. The track number and V-take number are shown at the top right of the display. Track number V-take number DE Er lne] I Indicator Indicates an empty V-take. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to select the V-take number. LIT LITE

5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 as required to

switch V-takes for other tracks.

6. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return

to the main screen. Lit: 3H Recorded V-take Flashing: Currently selected V-take Out: -— Unrecorded V-take Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function) “Bounce" is a function that mixes the recorded content of several tracks and records them on one or two tracks. This is sometimes also called "ping-pong recording". Even when all 4 tracks are recorded, the MRS-4 allows you to play them back simultaneously and bounce them onto currently unused V- takes. For example, after bouncing 4 tracks onto 1 or 2 V-takes, switching the V-takes of the tracks allows you to listen to the bounce target tracks while overdubbing another instrument on the remaining tracks. Instead of using an external master recorder, it is also possible to perform mixdown onto two internal V-takes. This section describes how to bounce the V- takes 1 of tracks 1 — 4 onto V-takes 8 of tracks 1 and 2. Track 1 2,3 4 Bounce Specifying the bounce target V-take

4. While the main screen is shown,

The display change: rÊL Cr At this screen, you can select the V-take of the bounce target track you plan to record to. follows.

3. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to select the V-take as follows. + CR (Current) Record on currently selected V-take. ° 1-8 (V-take 1-8) Record on the specified V-take. In this example, let's select V-take 8. r£c &

4. Press the [EXIT/NO] key several

times to return to the main screen. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Carrying out the bounce function

5. Adjust the level balance, pan, and

6. Press the [BOUNCE] key.

The [BOUNCE] key lights up and the bounce function is activated. HINT If desired, you can also use the send/return effect and mixdown effect during bounce. (For details, see page 21,25)

7. On the main screen, press the

status keys 1/2 for the bounce target tracks 1/2, so that the keys are litin red. Make sure that [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 and the IMETRONOME] key are out

8. Return to the beginning of the

song, and then press the PLAY [>>] key while holding down the REC [@]key. The mixed signal of tracks 1 — 4 is routed through the MASTER fader and recorded on the bounce target (V-takes 8 of tracks 1 and 2). The level meter L/R indication allows checking the level. HINT When bouncing in stereo, the odd-numbered track of the bounce destination is automatically recorded as the left channel and the even-numbered track as the right channel. By setting the ON/OFF keys 1/2 to ON, it is possible to add the input signal from inputs 1/2 to the bounced signal. The input signal from the AUX IN jacks and from the internal metronome is not recorded. When recording is completed, stop the recorder. The display briefly shows "WAIT". ONore © The length of the "WAIT' interval depends on setting conditions.

40. On the target track, select the V-

takes that were used as bounce targets, return to the beginning of the song, and check the recording. At this time, the status keys of tracks 3/4 should be out, so that the tracks are muted. To redo the bounce process, repeat steps 5 — 9 ONore Q When playing back bounce target V-takes, the parameters previously set for that track will be active. Panning, EQ, and effect depth therefore may be different from the actual recording. To accurately monitor the content of the bounce target, reset the track parameter settings.

41. When the results are as desired,

press the [BOUNCE] key so that the key goes out. The bounce function is turned off. Re-recording only a specified region (Punch- in/out function) Punch-inout is a function that lets you re- record just a specified region of a previously recorded track. The action of switching a track that is in play mode to record mode called "punch-in”, and the action of switching back from recording to playback is called "punch-out". The MRS-4 provides two ways to do this. You can use the panel keys to punch-in/out manually (‘manual punch-in/out"), or cause punch-in/out to occur automatically at previously specified points (‘auto punch- in/out"). Using manual punch-in/out This section describes how to use manual punch-in/out to re-record a region of a previously recorded track.

4. Repeatedly press the status key of

the track on which you want to punch-in/out, until the key is lit in red.

2. Raise the fader of the corresponding

channel to a suitable position.

3. While playing the instrument

connected to the input, adjust the input sensitivity. If nec sary, play back the recorder and use the faders of the mixer section to adjust the mix balance of your instrument and the playback of the tracks.

4. Move to a point several measures

earlier than where you want to punch-in, and press the PLAY [>] key to begin playback. When the metronome is on and playback is started from a point midway in a song, no precount clicks are heard. Depending on the start position, the metronome sound may start within a beat.

5. When you come to the punch-in

location, press the REC [@] key. The REC [@] key lights, and track recording begins from that location (punch-in).

6. When you come to the punch-out

location, press the REC [@] once more. The REC [@] key goes out, and the unit switches from recording to playback (punch-out)

7. To stop the recorder, press the

STOP [li] key. The display briefly shows "WAIT".

8. To check the newly recorded

content, move to the point of step 4, and press the PLAY [>] key. To redo punch-in/punch-out, repeat steps 4 - 7.

9. When the results are as desired,

press the status key for that track so that the key lights in green. Using auto punch-in/out Auto punch-in/out is a function that lets you specify beforehand the region to be re- recorded. Punch-in will occur automatically when you reach the starting location (In point), and punch-out will occur automatically when you reach the ending location (Out point). The procedure is as follows. Setting the In/Out points

4. Repeatedly press the status key of

the track on which you want to punch-in/out, until the key is lit in red.

2. Raise the fader of the corresponding

channel to a suitable position.

3. While playing the instrument

connected to the input, adjust the input sensitivity.

4. Move to the point at which you

want to punch-in, and press the [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key. The [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key flashes. This sets the "In point" at which recording will begin. cntthen ERP db ONor=Q 7 The length of the "WAIT" interval depends on setting conditions.

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5. Move to the point at which you want

to punch-out, and press the [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] button once more. This sets the "Out point" at which recording will end. The [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] button changes from flashing to constantly lit MARKER HINT The In/Out points can also be set while the recorder is operating, Carrying out auto punch-in/out

6. Move to a point several measures

earlier than the In point.

7. Repeatedly press the status key of

the track on which you want to punch-in/out, until the key is flashing in red. If you want to rehearse the auto punch-in/out, press only the PLAY D>] key. To actually carry out auto punch-in/out, hold down the REC [@] key while pressing the PLAY D>] key. ° If only PLAY [D] key was pushed (rehearsal) In point Track | Playback ; Mute Playback When the In point is reached, the track on which you are punching-in/out will be muted. When you reach the Out point, muting will be defeated. (You will always be able to monitor the input signal during this time.) Out point Performing this action will not record anything on the track. « If REC [@] key + PLAY [>] key were pushed (actual operation) In point Out point Track When the In point is reached, recording will begin automatically (punch-in). When the Out point is reached, recording will end automatically, and playback will resume (punch-out).

9. When punch-in/out is complete,

press the STOP [I] key. The display briefly shows "WAIT". ONore © The length of the "WAIT' interval depends on setting conditions.

40. To listen to the recorded result,

press the status key for the track on which you performed punch- infout until the key is lit in green. Then move to a location earlier than the In point and press the PLAY [>] key. If you want to re-do the recording, repeat steps 6-9.

41. When the results are as desired,

press the [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key so that the key goes out. The auto punch-in/out function is turned off, and the In point and Out point settings are discarded. Reference [Locating a Point] This section describes how to quickly move to any desired point in a song. Moving to a desired point in a song (Locate function) You can specify a location within the song in time units (minutes/seconds/milliseconds), and move to that location.

4. While the main screen is shown,

VALUE] keys to move the flashing indication. To show the current position in minutes, "M" should be flashing. For indication in seconds, "S" should be flashing. For indication in milliseconds, "mS" should be flashi

3. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to change the numerical indication for the currently selected unit. 5 ISSGE

D HESEE The current point can be shown on the display either as time or in measures.

4. While the main screen is shown,

While holding down the key for one direction, pressing the key for the other direction will cause a rapid change. When the numbers have been changed, the unit is at the corresponding song position. Pres playback from that point. ing the PLAY [] key will start

4. To return to the main screen,

repeatediy press the left IPARAMETER/VALUE] key until the flashing stops. Switching between e and measure indication press the left/right [IPARAMETER/ VALUE] keys repeatediy until the measure and beat indication is shown on the display. The display switches to measure indication {measure number/beat count). When the transport keys are used in this condition to move in the song, the measure number/beat count indication changes ordingly. If the measure indication and time indication do not match, this symbol is shown. ONore © +_The measure number and beat count shown here have been converted using the ZOOM MRS-4 ZooM MRS-4 | 33

metronome beat as reference. (For information on how to change the metronome beat and tempo, see page 50.) +_This indication is for information only. The measure indication cannot be used to move to a point in the song.

2. To return to time indication, press

the left [PARAMETER/VALUE] key once. Marking a point in a song (marker function) You can assign up to 50 marks in a song at any desired location, allowing you to quickly move to that point later. This is convenient when you want to play back repeatedly from a specific location. Assigning a mark | To assign a mark at a location in a song, proceed as follows.

4. Move to the point at which you

want to assign a mark. If necessary, you can specify the current point in minutes/seconds/milliseconds. Hit À mark can be assigned either during playback or when stopped.

2. Press the [MARK/CLEAR] key.

A mark will be assigned to the current location, and the mark number is shown. Mark number SEE Ge The mark number is assigned automatically in ascending order from 01 to 50. (The beginning of the song always corresponds to the mark number 00.) If you add a new mark between two existing marks, the subsequent marks will be renumbered. Mark added [Moving to a mark location | Here's how to move to the location of a mark. This can be done in two way. key operations, or specify the mark number directly. ou can use Using keys to move to a mark

While the main screen is shown, press either the MARKER [4] or the MARKER [pl] key. Each time you press the key, the unit moves to the next mark before or after the current location. Mark Current location . 7, Specifying a mark directly

4. While the main screen is shown,

press the left [PARAMETER/ VALUE] key once. The indication "MARK" flashes on the display, and the number of the nearest mark before the current location is shown

u! When the mark is the T4 closest to the current location, a dot appears here.

2. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to select the desired mark number. As the mark number is changed, the unit also moves to that location. Clearing a mark You can clear (delete) an existing mark follows.

4. While the main screen is shown,

press the left [PARAMETER/ VALUE] key once. Then use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to select the desired mark number. ONore Q If the mark position and the current position do not match, the mark cannot be deleted. If no dot is shown at the bottom right of the mark number, use the MARKER [44 ]/MARKER [b>] keys to bring the marker position and the current position to match. Press the [MARK/CLEAR] key. The selected mark is deleted, and the subsequent marks are renumbered. Mark to be Ÿ deleted Mar DO Qi U 53 © number Song nn ni EDR Mark DO 5 03 number Song ONor Q + Once deleted, a mark cannot be restored. +_The mark number 00 that corresponds to the beginning of a song cannot be deleted. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A- B Repeat) A-B Repeat is a function that repeatedly plays back a desired region of the song. This is useful when you want to listen to the same region repeatedly.

4. Move to the point at which you

want to begin repeat playback, and press the [A-B REPEAT] key. The [A-B REPEAT] key flashes, and the repeat start location (point A) is specified.

2. Move to the point at which you

want to end repeat playback, and press the [A-B REPEAT] key. The [A-B REPEAT] key will change from flashing to constantly lit, and the repeat end location (point B) will be specified. HINT If you specify a point B that is located earlier than point À, the region from points B -+ À wil be played repeatediy. If you want to redo the point A/B settings, press the [A-B REPEAT] key several times to make it go out, and then repeat steps 1-2. Point A/B setting can be done when the recorder is either stopped or playing. . To begin repeat playback, press the PLAY [>] key. Repeat playback will begin when you press the PLAY [>] key while the [A-B REPEAT] key is lit. When the end point (normally point B) is reached, the recorder jumps to the start point (normally point A), and playback continues.

4. To stop repeat playback, press the

STOP [I] key. Even after pressing the STOP [II] key to stop playback, you can perform repeat playback again as many times as desired, as long as the [A-B REPEAT] key is lit. To turn off repeat playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] key. The [A-B REPEAT] key goes out, and repeat playback will be turned off. HINT You can use repeat playback together with the auto punch-in/out function. By setting points À and B outside the punch-in/out points, you can automatically have the recorder return to point À after punch-out and play back the recorded section for checking. Reference [Mixing] This section describes advanced mixing techniques using the input mixer and track mixer. Assigning two inputs to a track In the "Basic Operation" section, we learned how to record the signal from one input on one track. By using the input mixer, it is also possible to combine the signal from two inputs onto one track, or to record it on two tracks separately. The procedure is described below.

4. Connect the instrument or

microphone to be recorded to the INPUT +J/[INPUT 2] jacks.

2. Set [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 to ON.

3. While listening to the sound,

operate the [INPUT LEVEL] controls 1/2 to adjust the input Sensitivity. The input level for each input can be checked separately on the display.

4. Repeatedly press the status key for

the track on which you want to record, until the key is lit in red. The track is now in the recording standby condition. The maximum number of tracks you can record to simultancously is two. Only the combination of tracks 1/2 or tracks 3/4 is allowed. The signal flow from the input mixer to the tracks depends on the track selection and the Status of the [ON/OFF] keys 1/2, as shown in the illustrations + When only one recording track is selected INPUT + or INPUT 2 L Recorder

Recorder (Ca) PES INPUT 2 + When two recording tracks are selected (tracks 1/2 or tracks 3/4) INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Recorder INPUT + © Recorder INPUT 2 ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

+ When no recording track is selected INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Track mixer INPUT 1

INPUT2 | Track HINT +_When when the insert effect is used, the basic Signal flow for inputs 1/2 remains same. + Depending on the selected insert effect algorithm, the level at input 1 and 2 may be watched simultaneousiy for operation in both channels, or inputs 1 and 2 may operate independently. Adding the input signal to the mixdown When performing mixdown, the input mixer can be used to add the signal from inputs 1/2. Connect the master recorder to the MASTER [LJ/IR] jacks and make the necessary preparations for mixdown (-> p. 18). Connect the instrument or microphone to add to the mix to the INPUT 1J/INPUT 2] jacks.

3. Set the [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 to ON.

4. While listening to the sound, adjust

the input sensitivity with the [INPUT LEVEL] controls 1/2.

5. While the main screen is shown,

press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key. The track parameter menu for changing the settings for individual tracks appears.

6. Press the [ON/OFF] key 1 or 2 to

select the input on which to operate. Available parameters and their setting range are shown in the table below. Input setting parameters and setting range

7. Use the [PARAMETER/VALUE]

keys to adjust the parameter. The leftright [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys serve for selecting the parameter and the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys for setting the value. ONoreQ When wishing to use the send/return effect, press the [SEND/RETURNI] key to set it to ON, and then select the algorithm and parameter (p.21). When a signal is sent from the input mixer to the send/return effect, only the signal output from the MASTER [LJ/[R] jacks reflects the effect. The effect has no influence on the signal recorded on the track.

8. When preparations are complete,

play the instrument and perform mixdown. The input 1/2 al is mixed to the track 1 — 4 signal and sent to the master recorder. It is also possible to apply the mixdown effect to the mixed signal HINT When bouncing the signal onto internal V-takes, the input signal can also be mixed in as described above. Linking two tracks (stereo link function) This function allows you to link two tracks in the track mixer, so that their parameters (except the V-take selection) are adjusted in

2. Use the status keys 1 - 4 to select

one of the two tracks you want to link.

EL on When status key L or 2 was pressed in step 2, tracks 1 and 2 are linked. When status key 3 or 4 was pressed, tracks 3 and 4 are linked. When two tracks are linked, the following applies. + When the stereo link is activated, the PAN parameter is set to 0 for both tracks. The values for all other track parameters (except V-take selection) are copied from the odd-numbered track to the even- numbered track. + When the parameter in one track is changed, the parameter of the other track also changes accordingly (except V-take selection). + When the fader for the odd-numbered track is operated, the level in both tracks Parameter_|Display _ Setting ranga Description syne. This is convenient to control stereo das Que ns Ofthe even-numbered material that was recorded on two tracks. Rs SEDN End ON/OFF Determines yether input signal is routed to e The PAN parameter operates as a send/return effect.

4. While the main screen is shown, BALANCE parameter that adjusts the

Adjusts signal level sent from input to send/retum press the [TRACK PARAMETER] level balance between the two (left and SEND LEVEL | SLut 0-100 |effect. Appears only if SEND parameter is set to key, right) channels. ON. . The track parameter menu appears. r th tink h Adjusts panning (if only one input is active) or 5. To cancel the stereo link, set the PAN PBn L50—0-—R50 | balance (if vo inputs are active) for signal sent from STL parameter to OFF. input mixer 1 track and output.

Reference [Track Editing] The audio data recorded on the tracks of the recorder can be edited in a variety of ways, including erasing portions or copying. This section explains the track editing functions. Copying a specified region of data to another location A specified region of recorded data can be copied to any location in any track. The data that was previously at the copy destination will be erased and overwritten by the copy source data.

1. While the main screen is shown,

key once to bring up the indication “tr Edit" (track edit) on the display. Then press the [ENTER/YES] key. The first item of the track edit menu appears. TEr CaPg]

3. Make sure that the display indicates

“tr COPY" and press the [ENTER/ YES] key. The screen for specifying the copy source track and V-take appears. Copy source track number Copy source +. V-take SrE Et

4. Use the [PARAMETER/ALUE] keys

to specify the copy source track and V-take. In "Sre x-y", "x" is the copy source track number and "y" is the V-take number. Use the lefVright [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to move the flashing section, and use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to change the number.

5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The screen for specifying the start point of the copy source appears.

keys to specify the copy source Start point. The start location can be specified in two way e Specifying the start point using time units Press the right [PARAMETER/VALUE] key until the desired time unit indication ("M" = minutes, "S" = seconds, "MS" = milliseconds) is flashing at the bottom of the display. Then use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to change the numeric value. You can also use the ZERO [K{] key, REW [44] key, and FF [b}] key to move the position (but playback is not possible). + Specifying the start point usi preset mark Press the left PARAMETER/VALUE] key once to bring up the mark number display (MARK indicator flashes). Then use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to specify the mark number. You can also use the MARKER [K4J/MARKER [bb ] keys. When you have specified the start point, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The screen for specifying the end point of the copy source appears. DEEE

8. Specify the end point in the same

way as described in step 6.

9. When you have specified the end

point, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The screen for specifying the copy destination track and V-take appears Copy destination track Copy destination number + V-take number dék it

and V-take in the same way as described in step 4.

point in the same way as described in step 6. The display changes as follows.

IENTER/YES] key. While the copy is in progress, the remaining time is shown on the display as a percenta such as "doinG90". When the copy complete, the "tr Edit” screen returns. ONore Q The length of the processing interval depends on setting conditions. 7e, By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes. Copying the data of an entire track The recorded data of an entire track can be copied to another track. The recorded data at the copy destination will be erased, and overwritten by the copy source data.

4. While the main screen is shown,

the copy source track. Then use the left/right [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to call up the screen for selecting the V-take. The track number and V-take number are shown. ‘Track number 2 gi number

The display changes as follows. EAGE

4. Press the right [PARAMETER/

VALUE] key once to bring up the indication "CoPy" on the display. Then press the [ENTER/YES] key. The copy source track number and V-take number are shown. (In the initial condition, this is the V-take currently set for the track selected in step 2.) ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

CoFs Copy source track number a PEN If necessary, specify the track number and V-take number, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the lefuright [PARAMETER/VALUE] Keys to move the flashing section, and use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to change the number. You can also specify a V- take that is currently not selected for the track. Copy source V-take number When you press the [ENTER/YES] key, the copy destination track number and V-take number are shown. Copy destination Copy destination frack number T Vake number LP ES Specify the copy destination track and V-take in the same way as described in step 5.

7. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display changes as follows.

To execute the copy, press the IENTER/YES] key. While the copy is in progress, the remaining time is shown on the display as a percentage, such as "doinG90". When the copy is complete, the V-take selection screen returns. ONore © The length of the processing interval depends on setting conditions. By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes. Erasing a specified segment This operation erases the recorded data from the specified segment of à track, returning it to a silent (blank) state.

4. While the main screen is shown,

VALUE] key once to bring up the indication “tr Edit (track edit) on the display. Then press the [ENTER/YES] key. The first item of the track edit menu appears. kr Loft Press the right [PARAMETER/ VALUE] key once to bring up the indication “tr Ers“ (track erase) on the display. Then press the [ENTER/YES] key. The screen for specifying the track and V- take to erase appears. Er &5])

keys to specify the track and V- take to erase. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/VALUE] Keys to move the flashing section, and use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to change the number.

5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

A screen will appear that allows you to set a start point for the erase action.

keys to specify the start point for the segment to be erased. The start location can be specified in two ways. For information on how to specify the position, see page 40.

7. When you have specified the start

point, press the [ENTER/YES] key. A screen will appear that allows you to set the end point for the erase action.

8. Specify the end point in the same

way as described in step 6.

9. When you have specified the end

point, press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes as follows.

40. To execute the erase process,

press the [ENTER/YES] key. While erasing is in progress, the remaining time is shown on the display as a percenta such as "doinG90". When the copy complete, the "tr Edit" screen returns. ONore © The length of the processing interval depends on setting conditions. By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes. Erasing an entire track This operation erases all recorded data from the specified track/V-take.

4. While the main screen is shown,

the track to be erased. Then use the left/right [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to call up the screen for selecting the V-take. The track number and V-take number are shown. F=q I

3. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display changes as follows. EASE

4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The track number and V-take number to be erased are shown. (In the initial condition, this is the V-take currently set for the track selected in step 2.) Track number y V-take number E Et ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

number and V-take number, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the lefuright [PARAMETER/VALUE] Keys to move the flashing section, and use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to change the number. You can also specify a V- take that is currently not selected for the track. When you pres display changes the [ENTER/YES] key, the

6. To execute the erase process,

press the [ENTER/YES] key. While erasing is in progress, the remaining time is shown on the display as a percentage, such as "doinG90". When the copy is complete, the "tr Edit" screen returns. ONoreQ The length of the processing interval depends on setting conditions. By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes. Exchanging the data of entire tracks You can exchange the recorded data of two specified tracks. While the main screen is shown, press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key. The track parameter menu appears. Use the status keys 1 - 4 to select the exchange source track. Then use the left/right [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to call up the screen for selecting the V-take. The track number and V-take number are shown. Press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes as follows. Press the right [PARAMETER/ VALUE] key two times to bring up the indication "CHANGE" on the display. Then press the [ENTER/ YES] key. The track number and V-take number to be used as exchange source are shown. (In the initial condition, this is the V-take currently set for the track selected in step 2.) CHANLE Exchange source Exchange source track number} _ V-take number ICH E

5. _lf necessary, specify the track

number and V-take number, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. Use the lefUright [PARAMETER/VALUE] Keys to move the flashing section, and use the up/down [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to change the number. You can also specify a V- take that is currently not selected for the track. When you press the [ENTER/YES] key, the exchange destination track number/V-take number are shown. Exchange destination track number CH ES Exchange destination V-take number

6. Use the [PARAMETER/VALUE]

keys to specify the exchange destination track and V-take.

7. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display changes as follows.

8. To execute the exchange process,

press the [ENTER/YES] key. While exchange is in progress, the remaining time is shown on the display as a percentage, such as "doinG90". When the copy i complete, the V-take selection screen is shown. By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Reference [Song Functions] This section describes how to create a new song, how to read in an existing song, and how to perform other song related operations. | Song menu basic functions The song menu that appears when you press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER] key lets you perform various song related functions. The basic operation principles described below are similar for most items.

4. While the main screen is shown,

press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER] key. The number of the currently selected song (O1 — 15) appears on the display. This is the top screen of the song menu. Song menu items Song number Sandi !

2. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The first item of the song menu appears. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to call up the desired item. The song menu has the following items. Item Display Description SONG NEW GnG nE& | Create a new song SONG SELECT Sal SEL Read in an existing song.

SONG CAPACITY CAPE ES

4 | Show the remaining recording capacity based on the currently selected recording grade setting. SONG COPY SnG£aPz | Copy the contents of an entire song to an empty song. Delete an existing song. SONG DELETE Gn£ Et |" This item does not appear if the currently selected song is protected.

4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The screen for the item selected in step 3 appears. The subsequent steps differ for each item. For details, see the following section. Song menu items Operation steps for the various song items are described here Creating a new song (SONG NEW) To create a new song on the SmartMedia card, proceed as follows.

4. Select "SnG nEW" on the song

menu, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The indication "YES NO" appears on the display.

ONoreQ The maximum number of songs that can be stored on one SmartMedia card is 15 (song numbers 01 - 15), provided that there is enough capacity. If there are no more empty song numbers, the indication "SnG FUL" is shown on the display, and this item cannot be selected.

A new song is created, and the main screen Reading in an existing song (SONG SELECT) To read in an existing song from the SmartMedia card, proceed as follows.

4. Select "SnG SEL" on the song menu,

and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The display changes as follows. Song number SEL Gt

2. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to select the song number. Only songs with recorded data can be selected.

3. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The song is read into the memory of the MRS-4, and the main screen returns. Checking the remaining recording time (SONG CAPACITY) To check the remaining recording time for the currently selected song, proceed as follows.

4. Select "CAPACity" on the song menu,

and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The remaining recording capacity of the song (calculated for monaural tracks) is shown on the display.

ONore Q SONG PROTECT B-ok£CE | Protect a song from accidental deletion or overwriting. returns. The lowest available song number is automatically assigned to the song. + _This display is for reference only. It cannot be Set the recording grade (sound quality). changed. SONG GRADE GrAdE * This item does not appear for songs that are already + The capacity depends on the selected recorded. recording grade.

Copying a song (SONG COPY) Deleting a song (SONG DELETE) To copy the entire contents of the currently selected song into an empty song number, proceed as follows.

4. Select "SnGCopy" on the song

VALUE] keys to select the destination song number. Only empty song numbers can be selected.

3. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The indication "YES NO" appears on the display.

IENTER/YES] key. When copying is completed, the song menu appears again. By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes. To delete the entire contents of a song on the SmartMedia card, proceed as follows. Select "SnG dEL“ on the song menu, and press the [ENTER/YES] key. The number of the signal that will be deleted appears on the display. ONore © If the currently selected song is protected, the "SnG dEL" menu item does not appear. Turn protection of first (-> p. 49). Use the left/right [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to select the number of the song you want to delete. Numbers of protected songs or songs with no data do not appear.

3. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The indication "YES NO" appears on the display.

4. To carry out the deletion, press the

IENTER/YES] key. When deletion is completed, the song menu appears again. (If the current song was deleted, the song with the lowest number is read in.) By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes Protecting a song (SONG PROTECT) You can protect the currently selected song, so that no further recording or editing is possible. When a song is protected, you can still change effects or parameters, but you cannot store the results on the SmartMedia card.

4. From the song menu, select

“ProtECt" and press the [ENTER/ YES] key. The current protection on/off status is shown on the display. PrE aff

2. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to switch the protection status between on and off. D - By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key you can return to the preceding screen. Selecting the recording grade (SONG GRADE) Before starting to record a song, you can select the recording grade from the following two choices. e HiFi: High-quality recording for best sound + LONG: Slightly lower quality recording for longer recording time HINT The default setting when you start a new song is HiFi. If you have not started to record yet, you can switch to LONG.

4. From the song menu, select

"GrAdE". An indicator on the display shows the currently selected grade (HiFi or LONG). LrAdE ; Grade Busn 7 — ONore © is not possible to change the grade setting for a song after you have recorded anything. Therefore this item does not appear for recorded songs.

2. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to select the grade setting. LrAgE

The indication "YES NO" appears on the display. SES 0

4. To carry out the grade setting,

press the [ENTER/YES] key. When the setting is complete, the song menu appears again. By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Reference [Metronome/MIDI] This section describes how to make metronome settin, MRS-4 with other MIDI devices. Basic metronome settings You can set the metronome tempo, time signature, volume, and precount.

1. While the main screen is shown,

press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER] key. The number of the currently selected song appears on the display. Sonbl

The first item of the metronome menu is shown. Metronome items and setting range and how to synchronize operation of the

4. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to select the item, and use the up/down IPARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to change the setting value. Available items and their setting range are shown in the table below.

5. When the setting is complete,

press the [EXIT/NO] key several times to return to the main screen. HINT The metronome time signature and tempo settings serve as reference for the measure/time Signature information shown on the display of the MRS-4, as well as for the position information and clock information provided to external MIDI devices. When you press the PLAY [Bb] key at the metronome menu, the metronome sound only is heard. This is convenient for checking the tempo and level. HINT When the metronome is on and playback is started from a point midway in a song, no precount clicks are heard. Depending on the start position, the metronome sound may start partly through a beat. Functions available with MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard that allows various types of messages such as playing and timing information to be exchanged between devices such as electronic musical instruments and computers. The MRS-4 supports MIDI, and can transfer the following messages to another MIDI- compatible device via the [MIDI OUT] connector located on the rear panel. + Timing clock Timing information used for synchronization of MIDI devices such as rhythm machines and MIDI sequencers. The internal metronome of the MRS-4 divides a quarter note into 24 ticks and sends this as a timing signal. + Song position pointer A message that specifies the current location in measures and beats, counted from the start of the song. The measure and beat count uses the time signature of the internal metronome as a reference. « Start/Stop/Continue Message that controls transport movements of a device. By sending the above kinds of messages for example to a rhythm machine or MIDI sequencer, the external device can be synchronized to the song of the MRS-4. ONore © The MRS-4 supplies the above MIDI messages at all times. When not wishing to receive these at an external device, disconnect the MIDI cable. Synchronizing an external device to the MRS-4 You can synchronize operation of an external MIDI device such as à rhythm machine or MIDI sequencer to the song of the MRS-4.

4. Connect the MIDI IN connector of

the other device to the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MRS-4. (For information on connections, see page 8.

2. Set the rhythm machine, MIDI

sequencer, or other MIDI device to synchronize with an external MIDI clock. For details, refer to the documentation of the rhythm machine, MIDI sequencer, or other MIDI device.

3. Set the metronome tempo and

time signature setting of the MRS- 4 as required for the music piece that you want to synchronize. When synchronizing an external device to the MRS-4, the measure/beat position information is referenced to the internal metronome of the MRS-4. Therefore a matching setting should be used. (For information on how to make metronome settings, see page 50.)

4. Return to the start position of the

MRS-4 song, and start playback. When the precount is finished, a start message is sent to the external device, and the device operates in sync with the MRS-4. When the song is stopped at the MRS-4, the external device is also stopped HINT When the song is stopped midway, a song position pointer indicating the current position is sent. Consequently, provided that the metronome time signature setting matches, the external device will start playback from the same position even if playback of the song at the MRS-4 is Started midway. En Display | Setting range Description LEVEL Lol 0-15 | Adjusts the metronome level. Tenpo) bPA | 400-2500 | Adjusts the metronome tempo. SIGNATURE Fr 04-84 |Seis the metronome time signature. The (Time signature) | + {2 setting range is 0/4 to 8/4. Sets the number of beats for the precount. PRECOUNT | Æ-£nt | oF2-8 | Available settings are oF (no precount) and 2 8 beats. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Reference [Other Functions] This section describes other convenient functions of the MRS-4. Using the tuner The MRS-4 has à built-in chromatic tuner that can be used when tuning an instrument connected to the [INPUT LJ/[INPUT 2] jacks. To use the tuner, proceed as follows.

1. Connect the instrument to the

EINPUT {J/[INPUT 2] jack and set the appropriate [ON/OFF] key 1/2 to ON.

2. While the main screen is shown,

press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER] key. The number of the currendly selected song is shown.

3. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to call up the indication "tunEr" on the display, and then press the [ENTER/YES] key. The tuner function is turned on, and the tuner reference pitch value is shown on the display. In this condition, all effects are bypa (temporarily turned off) Reference value ECHES OnorEQ During playback of a song, the tuner function cannot be used.

4. Play a single note on the instrument.

The nearest note to the one you played is shown on the display. An indicator to the right of the pitch shows by how much the pitch is off. Note names A=fA Aï= 70 B=b c'=[0 The more the pitch is off, the faster the indicator rotates.

5. Tune your instrument until the note

indication shows that the note is matched.

6. To change the reference pitch of

the tuner, use the up/down IPARAMETER/VALUE] keys. The default setting is A = 440 Hz. The adjustment range is 435 — 445 Hz.

7. When tuning is complete, press the

[EXIT/NO] key several times to return to the main screen. Formatting a SmartMedia card Before starting to use an off-the-shelf SmartMedia card (designed for 3.3V, capacity 16 — 128 MB), you must first format it in the MRS-4 as follows.

4. While the MRS-4 is turned off,

insert the unformatted SmartMedia card into the card slot on the front panel (+ P. 5).

2. Turn power to the MRS-4 on.

The MRS-4 si ONore Q Also when an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted, the MRS-4 is operative, but when you try to activate a transport function, the indication "noCARD" appears. arts up.

3. While the main screen is shown,

press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER] key, and then use the left/right IPARAMETER/VALUE] keys to bring the indication "CArd" (card menu) onto the display.

4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key two

times. The display changes as follows. CArd Forte SES no

5. To execute the formatting process,

press the [ENTER/YES] key. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the card menu appears again. Press the [EXIT/NO] key several times to return to the main screen. By pressing the [EXIT/NO] key instead of the [ENTER/YES] key, you can return to the display of the preceding step and make changes. ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Display adjustments You can adjust the display contrast and control the backlight as follows.

4. While the main screen is shown,

The first item of the LCD menu is shown. F n Lonk {

3. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to select the item, and use the up/down [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to adjust the setting value. Available items and their setting range are shown in the table below. Display items and setting range HINT When operating the MRS-4 on battery power, switching the backlight off will result in longer battery life. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT/NO] key several times to return to the main screen. Hem Display | Setting range Description CONTRAST | LonE 0,1,2 Adjust the display contrast.

BACK LIGHT | £ # ON, OF

Switch the display backlight on and off. Using the AUX IN jacks to save tracks AUX IN is an input that accepts an external signal which is then mixed with the internal signal of the MRS-4 and output as is at the MASTER [LJ/R] jacks. This can serve several purposes. For example, during track recording or overdubbing, you could connect a rhythm machine synchronized to the MRS-4 to the [AUX IN] jacks and reproduce this with the overall sound. This eliminates the need to record the rhythm machine on its own track, thereby freeing up tracks for other purposes. The procedure for doing this is described below. Track recording/overdubbing During track recording/overdubbing, connect the output of a rhythm machine to the [AUX IN] jacks. Synchronize playback of the rhythm machine to operation of the MRS-4, use tracks 1 — 4 for recording parts such as guitar, bass, vocal etc. while listening to the sound of the rhythm machine. MIDI IN moi our [*UXIN Ÿ LINE OUT MRS-4 Rhythm machine The output at the MASTER [LJ/[R] jacks allows you to monitor the sound from the instrument currently being recorded, the playback sound of MRS-4 tracks, and the rhythm machine sound input via the [AUX IN] jacks. However, the rhythm machine sound cannot be recorded on a track. Bounce/mixdown During bounce/mixdown, change the rhythm machine connection over to the [INPUT LJLINPUT 2] jacks. If you synchronize operation of the MRS-4 and the rhythm machine, you can mix the rhythm machine sound with the playback sound from tracks 1 4 for bounce/mixdown. The rhythm machine mix ratio can be adjusted with the ENPUT LEVEL] control 1/2. INPUT 1/2

MIDI OUT Ÿ LINE OUT MIDI IN

MRS-4 Rhythm machine You can also apply the send/return effect and mixdown effect to the rhythm machine sound (+ p.21,25) ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Recorder Physical tracks: 4 Virtual takes: 32 (8 V-takes per track) Maximum number of simultaneous recording tracks Maximum number of simultaneous playback tracks: Recording media: SmartMedia card 16 — 128 MB (3.3V) Recording grade: 32 KHz (HF) / 16 KHz (Long) Maximum recording time (converted to single monaural track): 16 MB =8 min. or more (HiFi), 16 min. or more (Long) [Recording times are Fi), 33 min. or more (Long) |approximate. Actual Fi), 67 min. or more (Long times may be 7 min. or more (HiFi), 135 min. or more (Long) |somewhat shorter, Marker function: 50 points (per song) depending on setting Locate function: a/sec/ms or measure/beat conditions. Track editing functions Copy & paste, erase, exchange Punch-inout function: Manual/auto Other functions: Bounce, A-B repeat Mixer Faders 45 mm x 5 (Track 1 — 4, Master) Level meter indicator bars: 8 (Input 1/2, Track 1 — 4, Master L/R) Track parameters: Equalizer, Effect Send, Pan (Stereo operation: balance) Equalizer High (1:50 - 8000 Hz, Gain: æ12 dB) Low (1:63 - 2000 Hz, Gain: æ12 dB) Stereo Link “Tracks 1 + 2 or 3 + 4, selectable Effects Mixdown effect: Power, Boost, Vocal Send/return effect: Hall, Room, Doubling, Delay, Chorus Insert effect Compressor, Limiter, Cabinet Simulator, Mic Pre) Tuner function: Chromatic auto tuner Metronome Tempo: 40.0-250.0 me signature” 0-84 Precount ON.2-8 Maximum number of songs: 15 AID converter: 20-bit, 64x oversampling D/A converter: 20-bit, 8x oversampling Sampling frequency 32kHz Display MRS-4 original LCD (with backlight) Inputs Inputs 2 standard mono phone jacks Input level: - -50 10 +4 dBm, continuously variable Input impedance 1 to 500 kilohms, continuously variable AUX input (L/MONO, R}: 2 standard mono phone jacks Input impedance 10 kilohms (mono), 20 kilohms (stereo) Outputs Master out: RCA type phono jacks (L/R) Rated output level: -10 dBm (into load impedance 10 kilohms or higher) Output impedance: 1 Kilohm max. Headphone output: Standard stereo phone jack, 50 mVW (into 32 ohms load) MIDI OUT Dimensions: 220 (W) x 165 (D) x 56.3 (H) mm Weight: 700 g (without batteries) Power requirements: DC 9V, 300 mA from AC adapter Zoom AD-0006 4 batteries IEC R6 (size AA); battery life 5 hours or more (with alkaline batteries) Supplied accessory: _ SmarMedia card (32 MB) 0 dB = 0.775 Vrms Design and specifications subject to change without notice. MRS-4 file configuration The MRS-4 stores the following file types on the SmartMedia card. ° xx-yz.aud This file contains the audio data recorded on a V-take. The number of such files on the SmartMedia card corresponds to the number of recorded V-takes. When a song is deleted, the V-take files belonging to that song are deleted. xx = song number (0 - 14) track number (0 — 3) 2= V-take number (0 - 7) + Songno.mr4 This file contains information about the currently used song number, global parameter values, and mount information for the MRS-4 Card Manager (see below). + UtyprmXX.mr4 This file contains the default settings for all items and song parameters. The number of such files on the SmartMedia card corresponds to the number of songs that were created. When a song is deleted, this file is also deleted. ong number (0 — 14) File compatibility with PS-02 Setting file Setting files for the ZOOM PS-02 and the MRS-4 are not compatible. If a PS-02 SmartMedia card is inserted in the MRS-4, the various setting files are disregarded Audio file Audio files for the ZOOM PS-02 and the MRS-4 are theoretically not compatible. If a PS-02 SmartMedia card is inserted in the MRS-4, some audio files may be readable, but playback pitch will be different from the original. Depending on the settings, some audio files may not be readable at all ONoreQ Zoom Corporation assumes no responsibility for any consequences of using PS-02 SmartMedia in the MRS-4. MRS-4 Card Manager Software If you have Internet access, you can download the MRS-4 Card Manager software from the Zoom Corporation web site free of charge (Windows/Macintosh versions). It allows a computer equipped with a SmartMedia card reader to manage MRS-4 data. The software provides the following functions. + Convert MRS-4 audio data into WAV files + Convert WAV/AIFF format audio files into MRS-4 audio data + Back up the SmartMedia card contents onto the hard disk of the computer Web site of Zoom Corporation: http:/Awvww.zo0m.c0.jp/ ZOOM MRS-4 ZOOM MRS-4

Troubleshooting If the MRS-4 does not seem to function normally, check the following points first. Playback problems | No sound, or very low volume + Check the connections to your monitor tem, and the volume of your monitor ystem. + Make sure that the status keys 1 — 4 are lit in green. If a key is not lit, press the key to make it light in green. + Make sure that the track faders 1 — 4 and the MASTER fader are raised. +. Make sure that a SmartMedia card is inserted in the card slot. Operating the fader does not affect the volume + On channels for which stereo link is turned on, the fader of the even-numbered channel will have no effect. Either turn stereo link off (> p. 39), or operate the fader of the odd-numbered channel. Recorder stops midway during play + When performing playback with a status key lit in red, a temporary file is created intemnally by the MRS-4. If the remaining capacity of the SmartMedia card then becomes low, playback is stopped midway through the song. In such a case, press the Status key so that it goes out or is lit in Noise occurs during mixdown +. Make sure that the [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 are out. + Check whether the mixdown effect is set to an extreme setting. Problems with recording Input signal is not heard, or very low volume + Make sure that the [ON/OFF] keys 1/2 are lit. + Make sure that the [INPUT LEVEL] controls 1/2 are turned up. Can't record on a track + Make sure that the status key of the track selected for recording is lit in red + Recording is not possible if the song is protected. Either turn protect off (+ p. 49), or use another song. + Make sure that a SmartMedia card is inserted in the card slot + The signal from the [AUX IN] jacks cannot be recorded on a track. Connect the sound source for recording to the UNPUT 1 YINPUT 2] jacks The recorded sound is distorted + Check whether the input sensitivity setting ([INPUT LEVEL] controls 1/2) was appropriate. + Lower the track faders or MASTER fader so that the 0 (dB) dot of the level meter does not light. + _Ifthe EQ gain of the track mixer is set extremely high, the sound may be audibly distorted even if the fader is lowered. Set the EQ to an appropriate value. Problems with effects Insert effect does not operate + Make sure that the [SEND/RETURN] key and [MIXDOWN] key are flashing or lit in red. + Check that the limiter and compressor settings are not too low for the input level. Send/return effect does not operate + Make sure that the [SEND/RETURN] key is flashing or lit in green. If the key is not lit, press the key to make it light in green. + Make sure that the SEND parameter for each mixer track is on and that the SLVL parameter is set to a suitable value. Mixdown effect does not operate + Make sure that the [SEND/RETURN] key is flashing or lit in green. If the key is not lit, press the key to make it light in green. Problems with MIDI Cannot synchronize with external MIDI device + Make sure that the [MIDI OUT] connector on the MRS-4 is properly connected to the MIDI IN connector on the external MIDI device with a MIDI cable. +. Make sure that the external MIDI device is set up to receive a timing clock signal for synchronized operation. + Make sure that the external MIDI device is set to the playback condition. + Make sure that the metronome tempo and time signature settings match the song on the external MIDI device. Other problems Cannot use tuner function + The tuner cannot be used during song playback. Stop the song before using the tuner. + Make sure that the [ON/OFF] key of the respective input is on, and the [INPUT LEVEL] control 1/2 is raised. green. Cannot perform bounce _ One of the following messages + Make sure that the [BOUNCE] key is on appears on the display : + Make sure that the status key of the track + PLYSLOP selected as bounce destination is li in red. This operation cannot be carried out during + Make sure that the track faders 1 — 4 and recorder operation. Stop the recorder first. the MASTER fader are raised

+ Sal Ful The SmartMedia card already contains 15 songs. Therefore a new song cannot be CaBeer CaPrEËE A write protect seal is attached to the SmartMedia card. Remove the seal and try MIDI implementation chart created. Erase unneeded songs. again. [Smartmedia Digital Recorder 1 Date 06.Jan.,2002 Model MRS-4 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00 . ra 4 . FE ni noËfrd rEFutt Transmitted Recognized Remarks + nolfrd!{ There is no more free capacity, and Function ... No SmartMedia card is inserted, otherwise recording cannot proceed. Erase unneeded the card you inserted is not supported. tracks or songs Basic Default x ard you ins ss not SUpp« Channel Changed x racnce. e rEC Err Default 3 LaffitEr Mode Messages x There is not enough free capacity on the card nrnete tete tetes The SmartMedia card is not formatted Altered Form te card 1 te MRS 4 Ft for the selected conditions, and recording roperly. Format the card in the MRS-4 first. proper. Format the care rs data cannot be created. Erase unneeded note x tracks or songs Number | True voice | #rtrananamaanains . CALE Cfrd£rr Velocity Note ON x Cannot read SmartMedia card. Wipe the Note OFF x metal side of the card with a soft cloth and try again. After Key's x : Touch Ch's x Pitch Bend x Control MIDI Implementation Change MIDI implementation Prog x

1. Recognized Messages Change | True # atterereneneaeaes

System Exclusive x None. System | Song Pos o°