Edirol R-4 Pro Portable Recorder Owners Manual

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Application guide
These basic settings are used for using the R-4 Pro to record audio while filming video. If recording 
outdoors, you can use the settings for “Recording birdsongs outdoors” (p. 90) in this case as well, but 
other settings specific to video are also necessary.
Panel settings
Recording Setup
System Setup
You can use the internal mics to record with the R-4 Pro only. However, the recording quality will be 
limited compared to using good quality external mics. The sound of the R-4 Pro...

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Application guide
You can take advantage of the R-4 Pro’s ability to record four channels simultaneously. You can use 
channels 1 and 2 to record a stage performance via digital inputs, and channels 3 and 4 to record the sounds 
of the room or audience via mics.
Panel settings
Recording Setup
These settings are useful when you cannot afford mistakes, such as when recording an event or other non-
repeatable occasion. Even if the input levels are set appropriately, there may be cases in which an...

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Application guide
You can use this feature to record four channels simultaneously. You can use channels 3 and 4 to record 
from the connected mics and channels 1 and 2 to record comments from the internal mics.
Panel settings
Recording Setup
Recording comments simultaneously
Phantom power switchON if using a condenser mic that requires phantom power; otherwise OFF
Input SelectInt+AnaSet to Int+Ana to use the XLR input connector and the inter-
nal mics simultaneously.
Rec Freq.44.1 kHzIf using a...

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Messages
This section explains the most important messages that may appear in the R-4 Pro’s display
MessageStatus
Int-Batt Low!
The remaining charge for the internal battery is low. 
The internal battery must be replaced. If the battery charge is insufficient, the internal clock 
will become inaccurate. Please contact one of the service locations listed on the warranty 
card to have the battery replaced.
Battery Low!
The remaining charge for the batteries or the external power source is low. 
Install...

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Troubleshooting
If you experience difficulties, read this section first. It contains tips on how to resolve various problems.
Cannot close the connection with the R-4 Pro
When using Windows and if Explorer or any other software referencing the R-4 Pro’s hard disk is open 
when you attempt to close the USB connection between the R-4 Pro and your computer, the error message 
“An error occurred while removing USB mass storage device – Unable to close device ‘unspecified volume.’ 
Please execute Stop...

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Troubleshooting
Pan (stereo image) is not stored correctly
If the limiter is turned on, it will respond to the levels of each channel, meaning that when the level of a 
sound located toward the right (or left) side increases, the limiter for that channel will limit the volume. If 
you’re recording in stereo, the result will be that the left and right volume difference will diminish, causing 
the pan (stereo image) to move toward the center.
• Panning can be correctly recorded by linking the limiters...

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Troubleshooting
No sound
If the monitor level knob is turned too far down, the volume may be too low for you to hear. Gradually raise 
the monitor level knob.
Refer to: “Monitor level knob [MONITOR]” (p. 13)
If the output assignments are not set appropriately, the sounds are not output.
Reference:Output assignments (p. 18)
Make sure that your headphones or speakers are connected correctly.
No sound from the internal speakers
In the system settings for Speaker, make sure that Speaker Switch is ON. No...

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Troubleshooting
Power does not turn on
Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly connected.
If using batteries, make sure that each battery is securely in place and in the correct orientation. It is also 
possible that the batteries have run down, so you should obtain a new set of batteries.
Refer to: “Connecting the AC adapter and turning the power on/off” (p. 25)
“Installing batteries and turning on the power” (p. 26)
Make sure that the HOLD switch is turned off. If it is on, the panel buttons and...

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Main specifications
●Channels
4
●Signal ProcessingSignal ProcessingAD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96/192 kHz
●Data Types
 (both Recording and Playback)
Format: BWF, WAV
Sample Size: 16/24 bits
Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96/192 kHz
* The sample size and sampling frequency can be combined in any 
way.
●Media
Internal Hard Disk Drive (80 GB)
●Recording Time (Stereo, in hours)
* These recording times are approximate. Your results may vary.
* If more than one recorded file...

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Main specifications
●USB Interface
A Type Connector (For USB Storage device)
Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 Mass Storage Device Class.
B Type Connector (For Computer connection)Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 Mass Storage Device Class.●SMPTE Timecode connector
BNC Coaxial type (Conforms SMPTE 12M-1999)
●Effect Type:
Select one of the types below.
•3-BAND EQ
• 6-BAND GRAPHIC EQ
• NOISE GATE
•ENHANCER• COMPRESSOR AND DE-ESSER
• MS MIC MIXING
• NO EFFECT
* Available when either recording or playing
* Not available...