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fig.usb-unmo.eps
2.Use the [CURSOR] button to select 10 USB Storage 
Utility, and press the [ENTER] button.
The USB Storage Utility starts as shown in the figure to the 
right.
* To cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
3.Use the [CURSOR] button to select [Unmount], and press 
the [ENTER] button.
fig.usb-yes.eps
4.“Are you sure?” is displayed. Use the [CURSOR] button to 
select “Yes” to execute or “No” to cancel.
Once the selection is made, press the [ENTER] button.
fig.usb-Now.epsDuring the...

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You can move or copy project recorded on the R-4 Pro to your computer. Likewise, you can move or copy 
files from your computer to the R-4 Pro hard disk.
Using battery power will not cause a malfunction, but we recommend that you always use the AC adapter 
to prevent damage to the contents of the hard disk, which could occur if the batteries fail while the R-4 Pro 
is connected to your computer.
1Turn on the R-4 Pro power switch.
2Use a USB cable to connect the R-4 Pro to your computer.
The...

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The following describes how to close the connection between your computer and the R-4 Pro. You must use 
the procedure described below to close the connection before you disconnect the USB cable.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or power down the R-4 Pro while it is connected to your 
computer.
Windows
1Close all software and windows (such as Explorer) that are referencing the R-4 Pro’s hard disk.
* If any software or windows (such as Explorer) that are referencing the R-4 Pro’s hard disk are...

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R-4 Pro supports synchronization with and recording of SMPTE timecode.
The R-4 Pro can be synchronized with a device supporting timecode.
fig.recording-1.eps
1Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro.
The display shows the System Menu screen.
fig.time-code-1.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
The Timecode screen is shown.
Connecting to a video device with a timecode port
Setting timecode
SMPTE timecode
SMPTE timecode was established by the...

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fig.time-code-2.eps
3Use the [CURSOR] button to select 1 Setup, and press 
the [ENTER] button.
The Timecode Setup screen is shown.
fig.time-code-3.eps
4Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select Mode.
The modes are as shown below.(
The values in boldface are the default values.)
5Use the [CURSOR] button to select Frame Rate.
6Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the Frame Rate value.
Frame Rate:
24, 25, 29.97, 29.97D, 30, 30D
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Setting the internal timecode start time
fig.recording-1.eps
1Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro.
The display shows the System Menu screen.
fig.time-code-1.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode, and press 
the 
[ENTER] button.
The Timecode screen is shown.
fig.time-code-2.eps
3Use the [CURSOR] button to select 2 Set Int TC, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
The display shows the Set Int TC screen.
fig.time-code-set-int.eps
4Use the [CURSOR] button to select the input location,...

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Synchronize to an external timecode source
* Be sure to connect the timecode In connector on the R-4 Pro to the Timecode Out port on the device used for 
synchronization.
fig.recording-1.eps
1Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro.
The display shows the System Menu screen.
fig.time-code-1.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode, and 
press the 
[ENTER] button.
The Timecode screen is shown.
fig.time-code-set-int.eps
3Use the [CURSOR] button to select 2 Set Int TC, and 
press the...

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Setting the REC-RUN timecode start time
fig.recording-1.eps
1Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro.
The display shows the System Menu screen.
fig.time-code-1.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] button to select 6 Timecode, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
The Timecode screen is shown.
fig.time-code-set-rec.eps
3Use the [CURSOR] button to select 3 Set Rec-Run TC, 
and press the [ENTER] button.
The display shows the Set Rec-Run TC screen.
fig.time-code-6.eps
4Use the [CURSOR] button to select the input...

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Application guide
Before you record using the R-4 Pro, you must set up the R-4 Pro to be appropriate to your recording 
environment and purpose.
This section gives several actual examples of applications. For details on connections refer to “Recording” 
(p. 30). The following explains the settings that need to be made on the R-4 Pro.
This is a basic form of recording.
Panel settings
Recording Setup
Connecting an external mic for CD-quality stereo 
recording
Phantom power switchON if using a condenser...

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These basic settings are used for recording birdsongs or similar outdoor sounds. Since batteries are required 
for outdoor use, these settings take power conservation into account.
Panel settings
Recording Setup
LCD Setup
System Setup
Recording birdsongs outdoors
Phantom power switchON if using a condenser mic that requires phantom power; otherwise OFF
Input SelectAnalogBy lowering the sampling frequency (Rec Freq.) and 
limiting the number of tracks, you can minimize the 
size of...