Roland MP3 Player R 05 User Guide

Check the contents of the package  
The R-05 comes with the following items. As soon as you open the package, please check that all these items  
are present.  
If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.  
R-05 recorder  
SD card  
A memory card is required in order to carry out  
USB cable (mini-B type)  
recording and playback with the R-05. This  
memory card contains demo songs and PDF files  
of the owner’s manual.  
Use this cable to connect the R-05 to your  
computer’s USB connector.  
Batteries (two AA)  
If you require a new USB cable because of loss or  
damage, please contact one of the “Service  
contacts” listed on the warranty envelope.  
Windscreen  
This windscreen can be placed over the built-in  
mics.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
The  
symbol alerts the user to important instructions or  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of death or severe injury  
should the unit be used improperly.  
warnings. The specific meaning of the symbol is  
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In  
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general  
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of injury or material  
damage should the unit be used  
improperly.  
The  
symbol alerts the user to items that must never be  
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not  
be done is indicated by the design contained within the  
circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the  
unit must never be disassembled.  
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Material damage refers to damage or  
other adverse effects caused with  
respect to the home and all its  
furnishings, as well to domestic animals  
or pets.  
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be  
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is  
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the  
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord  
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
002c  
007  
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or  
its AC adaptor.  
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it  
is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it  
on stands that could wobble, or on inclined  
surfaces.  
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003  
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts  
within it (except when this manual provides  
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer  
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland  
Service Center, or an authorized Roland  
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008b  
Use only the specified AC adaptor, and make  
sure the line voltage at the installation matches  
the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s  
body. Other AC adaptors may use a different  
polarity, or be designed for a different voltage,  
so their use could result in damage,  
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.  
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004  
Never install the unit in any of the following  
locations.  
malfunction, or electric shock.  
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Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,  
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near  
a heating duct, on top of heat-generating  
equipment); or are  
008e  
Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,  
the supplied power cord must not be used  
with any other device.  
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet  
floors); or are  
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009  
Do not excessively twist or bend the power  
cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so  
can damage the cord, producing severed  
elements and short circuits. Damaged cords  
are fire and shock hazards!  
Exposed to steam or smoke; or are  
Subject to salt exposure; or are  
Humid; or are  
Exposed to rain; or are  
Dusty or sandy; or are  
Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
010  
012b  
This unit, either alone or in combination with  
an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may  
be capable of producing sound levels that  
could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not  
operate for a long period of time at a high  
volume level, or at a level that is  
Immediately turn the power off, remove the  
AC adaptor from the outlet, remove the  
batteries, and request servicing by your  
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or  
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on  
the “Information” page when:  
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing  
loss or ringing in the ears, you should  
immediately stop using the unit, and consult  
an audiologist.  
The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or  
the plug has been damaged; or  
If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been  
spilled onto the unit; or  
The unit has been exposed to rain (or  
otherwise has become wet); or  
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011  
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable  
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind  
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.  
The unit does not appear to operate normally  
or exhibits a marked change in performance.  
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013  
In households with small children, an adult  
should provide supervision until the child is  
capable of following all the rules essential for  
the safe operation of the unit.  
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014  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
015  
101b  
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to  
share an outlet with an unreasonable number of  
other devices. Be especially careful when using  
extension cords—the total power used by all  
devices you have connected to the extension  
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power  
rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.  
Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the  
cord to heat up and eventually melt through.  
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located  
so their location or position does not interfere  
with their proper ventilation.  
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102c  
Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor  
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from,  
an outlet or this unit.  
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103b  
At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC  
adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to  
wipe all dust and other accumulations away  
from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power  
plug from the power outlet whenever the unit  
is to remain unused for an extended period of  
time. Any accumulation of dust between the  
power plug and the power outlet can result in  
poor insulation and lead to fire.  
016  
Before using the unit in a foreign country,  
consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland  
Service Center, or an authorized Roland  
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.  
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019  
Batteries must never be recharged, heated,  
taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.  
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104  
Try to prevent cords and cables from  
becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables  
should be placed so they are out of the reach  
of children.  
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027  
Never expose batteries to excessive heat such  
as sunshine, fire or the like.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
106  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects  
on the unit.  
111: SeleIcftiounsed improperly, batteries may explode or  
leak and cause damage or injury. In the  
interest of safety, please read and observe the  
following precautions (p. 26).  
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107c  
Carefully follow the installation instruc-  
tions for batteries, and make sure you  
observe the correct polarity.  
Avoid using new batteries together with  
used ones. In addition, avoid mixing  
different types of batteries.  
Remove the batteries whenever the unit is  
to remain unused for an extended period  
of time.  
If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of  
cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of  
the discharge from the battery  
Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with  
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging  
from, an outlet or this unit.  
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108b  
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC  
adaptor and all cords coming from external  
devices.  
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109b  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power  
and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p.  
29).  
compartment. Then install new batteries. To  
avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure  
that none of the battery discharge gets onto  
your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost  
caution so that none of the discharge gets  
near your eyes. Immediately rinse the  
affected area with running water if any of  
the discharge has entered the eyes.  
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110b  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of  
lightning in your area, disconnect the AC  
adaptor from the outlet.  
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Never keep batteries together with metallic  
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,  
hairpins, etc.  
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112  
Used batteries must be disposed of in  
compliance with whatever regulations for their  
safe disposal that may be observed in the  
region in which you live.  
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118b  
Keep the included SD card in a safe place out of  
children’s reach, so there is no chance of them  
being swallowed accidentally.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Power Supply: Use of Batteries  
Placement  
351  
301  
Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is  
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled  
by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,  
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a  
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical  
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this  
unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is  
not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect  
a power supply noise filter between this unit and the  
electrical outlet.  
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other  
equipment containing large power transformers) may  
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the  
orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the  
source of interference.  
352a  
This device may interfere with radio and television  
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such  
receivers.  
352b  
Noise may be produced if wireless communications  
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity  
of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or  
initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you  
experience such problems, you should relocate such  
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from  
this unit, or switch them off.  
302  
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long  
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a  
cause for concern.  
304a  
When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off  
the power on this unit and disconnect any other devices  
you may have connected. This way, you can prevent  
malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other  
devices.  
354a  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near  
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed  
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature  
extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the  
unit.  
306b  
Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these  
batteries may be limited, however, since their primary  
purpose was to enable testing.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
355b  
Repairs and Data  
When moved from one location to another where the  
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water  
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit.  
Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use  
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the  
unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until  
the condensation has completely evaporated.  
452  
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s  
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.  
Important data should always be backed up on your  
computer, or written down on paper (when possible).  
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of  
data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry  
related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it  
may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland  
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.  
360  
Depending on the material and temperature of the  
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may  
discolor or mar the surface.  
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber  
feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please  
make sure that the unit will not slip or move  
accidentally.  
Memory Backup  
503  
The internal clock settings will be lost if the unit is left  
for several days with the batteries removed and the  
adaptor disconnected.  
Maintenance  
401a  
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry  
cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with  
water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth  
impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.  
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
402  
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any  
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or  
deformation.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
558a  
Additional Precautions  
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the  
unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to  
use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned  
about those around you (especially when it is late at  
night).  
551  
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be  
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the  
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself  
against the risk of loosing important data, we  
recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of  
important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on  
your computer, or written down on paper (when  
possible).  
559a  
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the  
box (including padding) that it came in, if possible.  
Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging  
materials.  
562  
552  
Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use  
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this  
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to  
be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information  
on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the  
cable.  
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the  
contents of data that was stored SD card once it has  
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability  
concerning such loss of data.  
553  
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s  
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its  
jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to  
malfunctions.  
Before Using Cards  
554  
555  
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
Using SD Cards  
A small amount of noise may be heard from the display  
during normal operation.  
704  
Carefully insert the SD card all the way in—until it is  
firmly in place.  
556  
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you  
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s  
internal elements.  
705  
Never touch the terminals of the SD card. Also, avoid  
getting the terminals dirty.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
708  
853  
SD cards are constructed using precision components;  
handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the  
following.  
Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on  
a copyright held by a third party. We assume no  
responsibility whatsoever with regard to any  
infringements of third-party copyrights arising through  
your use of this unit.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation.  
Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®  
operating system.”  
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of  
Apple Inc.  
To prevent damage to the cards from static  
electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity  
from your own body before handling the cards.  
Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact  
with the contact portion of the cards.  
Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock  
or vibration.  
204  
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206j  
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207  
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Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed  
vehicles, or other such locations.  
209  
Do not allow cards to become wet.  
Do not disassemble or modify the cards.  
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Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
238  
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed  
from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON  
Multimedia Corporation.  
Copyright  
239  
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The SD logo (  
) and SDHC logo (  
) are  
851  
Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease,  
trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.  
performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material  
(musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live  
performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or  
in whole without the permission of the copyright owner  
is forbidden by law.  
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MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent  
portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture,  
which was developed by Technology Properties Limited  
(TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL  
Group.  
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Contents  
USING THE UNIT SAFELY.................4  
IMPORTANT NOTES...................... 10  
What You Can Do with the R-05 .. 16  
Names of Things  
Recording ...................................... 38  
Basic Recording Operation.........................................38  
Specifying the Recording Quality............................40  
Sampling Rate.......................................................40  
Rec Mode ................................................................41  
Setting the Sampling Rate and Rec Mode ..42  
Approximate Recording Times .......................43  
Adjusting the Recording Level........................44  
Setting the Mic Sensitivity ................................47  
Using Limiter or AGC ..........................................48  
Cutting the Low-Frequency Range ...............49  
Using the Pre-Rec Function..............................50  
Using the Auto Rec Start Function ................51  
Recording Instruments or Vocals.............................52  
Using the Built-in Mics .......................................52  
Using an External Mic.........................................52  
Recording from a Cassette or CD.............................55  
Using the LINE IN Jack........................................55  
Splitting the File During Recording ........................56  
Recording Settings for Various Situations............58  
Recording Acoustic Instruments....................58  
Recording Vocals..................................................59  
Recording a Band.................................................60  
Recording Outdoors ...........................................61  
Recording a Meeting ..........................................62  
and What They Do ........................ 20  
Main Screen......................................................................25  
Getting Ready............................... 26  
Turning the Power on/off ...........................................26  
Using Batteries ......................................................26  
Using the R-05 with an AC Adaptor...............29  
Setting the Date and Time..........................................30  
Preparing an SD Card ...................................................31  
Inserting an SD Card ...........................................32  
Formatting an SD Card.......................................34  
Using Headphones or Speakers................................37  
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Contents  
Deleting Unwanted Portions of a File (Trim) .......84  
Creating an MP3 File.....................................................85  
Repairing a File ...............................................................86  
Creating a Folder............................................................87  
Playback.........................................63  
Basic Playback Operation............................................63  
Play Mode and Repeat Settings................................64  
Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a File....................66  
Changing the Playback Speed ..................................67  
Selecting the Playback Speed..........................67  
Applying Reverb to the Playback.............................68  
Applying Reverb...................................................68  
Changing the Type of Reverb..........................68  
Types of Files that can be Played .............................69  
Settings for the R-05..................... 89  
Basic procedure..............................................................89  
Error Messages ............................. 94  
Troubleshooting........................... 96  
Connecting to Your Computer.....70  
Problems with Recording ...........................................96  
Problems with Playback ..............................................99  
Other Problems ........................................................... 100  
Connecting the R-05 to Your Computer................70  
Disconnecting from Your Computer ......................72  
Windows..................................................................72  
Mac OS .....................................................................73  
Specifications.............................. 102  
Index............................................ 107  
Handling Files and Folders...........74  
Basic Operation...............................................................75  
Opening a File .................................................................77  
Viewing Information about the File ........................77  
Deleting a File..................................................................78  
Renaming a File ..............................................................79  
Moving a File....................................................................80  
Copying a File..................................................................81  
Dividing a File..................................................................82  
Combining Files..............................................................83  
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What You Can Do with the R-05  
Record acoustic instruments  
Record vocals  
You can make high-quality recordings by simply  
pointing the built-in mics at your instrument.  
The R-05 can be attached to a commercially available  
tripod, or you can use the separately sold dedicated  
mic stand adaptor to attach it to your mic stand.  
You can attach the R-05 to your mic stand and use it  
to record vocals. The separately sold dedicated mic  
stand adaptor lets you attach the R-05 to a mic stand  
just like a vocal mic. You can also apply reverb to the  
playback.  
“Recording Acoustic Instruments” (p. 58)  
“Recording Vocals” (p. 59)  
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What You Can Do with the R-05  
Record outdoors  
Record a band  
In a rehearsal studio, you can make clear recordings  
of your band’s playing even at high volumes.  
The R-05 can automatically set the optimum  
recording level, and split the file automatically.  
The R-05 provides a convenient way to record  
outdoors. Since there’s a retrospective feature that  
can also capture the two seconds prior to the  
moment you pressed the record button, you can  
capture the desired sound without missing the first  
moment (p. 50). Two AA batteries allow  
It’s also possible to record both a high-quality WAV  
file for CD production and a smaller sized MP3 file at  
the same time (p. 41).  
approximately 16 hours of continuous recording.  
“Recording Outdoors” (p. 61)  
“Recording a Band” (p. 60)  
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What You Can Do with the R-05  
Record a meeting  
Record from cassette or CD  
You can place the R-05 in the middle of a table to  
record a meeting. The high-sensitivity, built-in mic  
will capture a clear recording of the voices, even if  
they’re faint or distant. In addition, the recording  
level will be automatically adjusted according to the  
loudness of the people speaking, ensuring a well-  
balanced recording volume (p. 48).  
You can connect an CD player, cassette deck, or other  
audio device to the line inputs, and record its  
playback.  
“Recording from a Cassette or CD” (p. 55)  
“Recording a Meeting” (p. 62)  
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Use as a music practice partner  
Use as an audio player  
You can connect headphones to the R-05 and use it  
as a high-quality portable audio player. Repeat  
playback and automatic reordering of the playback  
order are also provided. In addition to files recorded  
on the R-05, you can play back WAV files or MP3 files  
imported from your computer.  
The R-05 provides functions that can help you  
practice your instrument or vocals. You can  
repeatedly play a specified region, or change the  
playback speed without changing the pitch. You can  
play back a difficult phrase slowly, or play back at  
high speed to grasp the overall structure of a song in  
a short time.  
“Playback” (p. 63)  
“Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a File” (p. 66)  
“Changing the Playback Speed” (p. 67)  
“Connecting to Your Computer” (p. 70)  
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Names of Things and What They Do  
1
Display  
This shows various types of information for the  
R-05.  
2
[FINDER] button  
This button lets you view a list of files, or  
rename, delete, and copy files (p. 74).  
3
5
6
4
7
9
8
[MENU] button  
This button lets you make various settings for  
the R-05, such as recording/playback settings  
and specifying the date and time (p. 89).  
10  
11  
12  
13  
[REHEARSAL] button  
This button automatically sets the appropriate  
recording level (p. 45).  
Internal mic  
This is a stereo mic built into the R-05 (p. 52).  
PEAK indicator  
This will light when the input or output volume  
is excessive.  
[SPEED] button  
This button lets you change the playback speed  
(p. 67).  
“Adjusting the Recording Level” (p. 44)  
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Names of Things and What They Do  
[REVERB] button  
[
] button  
This button turns reverb on/off, and switches  
Press this button to move to the beginning of  
the file, or to select the previous file. By holding  
down this button, you can rewind through the  
file.  
You can do this during playback or while stopped.  
This button also moves the cursor to the left in  
the screen, or changes the value of the selected  
item.  
the type of reverb (p. 68).  
A
B
[
]/[SPLIT] button  
This button lets you repeatedly play between  
two points (the A–B region) of a file. When you  
assign an “A” marker and “B” marker in the file,  
playback will repeat between the “A” and “B”  
markers. Pressing the button the first time  
assigns the “A” marker, and pressing it a second  
time assigns the “B” marker.  
[
] button  
Press this button to select the next file. By  
holding down this button, you can fast-forward  
through the file.  
You can split a file by pressing this button  
during recording.  
You can do this during playback or while  
stopped. This button also moves the cursor to  
the right in the screen, or changes the value of  
the selected item.  
“Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a File” (p. 66)  
“Splitting the File During Recording” (p. 56)  
[
] button  
[
] button  
Press this button to start playback, or to pause  
playback or recording.  
This button also moves the cursor upward in the  
screen, or changes the value of the selected item.  
This button stops playback or recording.  
This button also moves the cursor downward in  
the screen, or changes the value of the selected  
item.  
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Names of Things and What They Do  
Pressing [+] will increase the input level.  
Pressing [–] will decrease the input level.  
15  
17  
VOL [+] [–] buttons  
These buttons adjust the volume that is output  
from the PHONES jack.  
16  
14  
18 19  
REC indicator  
This indicator will light red during recording (REC).  
It will blink in recording-standby mode (REC  
PAUSE).  
20  
LINE IN jack  
If you want the audio output signal from an  
audio device or electronic musical instrument to  
be input to the R-05, use a stereo mini-plug  
cable to make the connection (p. 55).  
[
] button  
Press this button to enter recording-standby  
mode or to begin recording.  
You’ll also use this button to confirm a selection.  
Use the INPUT[+] [–] buttons to adjust the volume.  
INPUT [+] [–] buttons  
These buttons adjust the level of the audio  
that’s being input via the built-in mics, the MIC  
jack, or the LINE IN jack (p. 44).  
MIC jack  
Use this if you want to connect an external mic  
(p. 52).  
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Buttons that can be operated even if the  
HOLD switch is on  
SD card slot  
Insert the SD card into this slot (p. 31).  
• [MIC GAIN] switch  
• [LIMITER] switch  
• [LOW CUT] switch  
22  
21  
DC IN jack  
Connect the dedicated AC adaptor (sold  
separately) here (p. 29).  
23  
24  
PHONES jack  
You can connect headphones here (p. 37).  
You must switch off the R-05’s power before you  
connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.  
USB connector  
[POWER/HOLD] switch  
Use the included USB cable to connect this to  
your computer. This allows files recorded on the  
R-05 to be transferred to your computer, or WAV  
and MP3 files from your computer to be copied  
to the R-05 for playback (p. 70).  
Slide this switch toward POWER to turn the  
power on/off (p. 26). With the power turned on,  
you can set this switch to the right to enable the  
HOLD function.  
By turning HOLD on, you can prevent  
inadvertent operation.  
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[LIMITER] switch  
This switch turns the Limiter or AGC on/off.  
Normally, you can leave this OFF.  
26  
27  
28  
In the “Menu” screen you can choose either  
Limiter or AGC.  
“Using Limiter or AGC” (p. 48)  
29  
25  
[LOW CUT] switch  
This switch turns LOW CUT on/off.  
Normally, you can leave this OFF (p. 49).  
Tripod mounting socket  
This socket lets you attach the R-05 to a  
commercially available camera tripod.  
(The socket is threaded for a 1/4” screw.)  
Battery compartment  
Install batteries here (p. 26).  
[MIC GAIN] switch  
This switch changes the sensitivity of the mic  
input (p. 47).  
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Main Screen  
Here we’ll explain the principal icons and information shown in the main screen.  
[ Playing / Stopped ]  
Song name  
Peak  
Elapsed playback time  
Song length  
Sampling rate of the song being played  
Output level  
Power supply status  
(AC adaptor  
Current time  
/ batteries  
)
Play/stop status  
(PLAY/STOP)  
Reverb status (ON  
Playback speed (ON  
/OFF)  
/OFF)  
Repeat status  
(ON/OFF)  
[ Recording ]  
Song name  
Peak  
Remaining recordable time  
on the memory card  
Elapsed recording time  
Input level  
Sampling rate during recording  
Power supply status  
(AC adaptor  
Current time  
/ batteries  
)
Record/recording-standby status  
(REC/STANDBY)  
Limiter/AGC status (ON  
Plug-in power status (ON  
(Appears only when external mic has been connected.)  
/OFF  
/OFF  
and function)  
)
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Turning the Power on/off  
Using Batteries  
2. Open the cover of the battery compartment  
located on the bottom of the unit.  
Turn the R-05 over, then slide the cover  
downward while pressing the area marked  
“PUSH” in the center of the battery  
compartment.  
ig.battery-2-1.eps_50  
Types of batteries that can be used  
• AA alkaline batteries (LR6)  
+
+
• AA nickel-metal hydride batteries  
(HR15/51)  
The R-05 cannot recharge nickel-metal  
hydride batteries. You’ll need to use a  
battery charger designed for nickel-metal  
hydride batteries.  
When turning the unit upside-down, handle with  
care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or  
tip over.  
1. Make sure that the power is off.  
If the power is on, turn it off. Slide the R-05’s  
[POWER] switch toward POWER to turn the  
power on/off.  
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3. Install the batteries.  
5. Slide the [POWER] switch toward POWER for  
several seconds; the power will turn on. To  
turn the power off, slide the [POWER] switch  
Install two AA batteries in the compartment,  
making sure that the polarity (+/– orientation) is  
once again toward POWER for several seconds.  
correct.  
fig.power-onoff-e.eps_60  
fig.battery-3.eps_60  
+
+
On/off  
When the power turns on, a screen like the  
following will appear in the display. We’ll call this  
the “main screen.”  
4. Close the cover of the battery compartment.  
6. Specify the type of batteries you installed.  
In the “Menu” screen, specify the type of  
batteries you installed (alkaline batteries or  
nickel-metal hydride batteries).  
“Settings for the R-05” (p. 89)  
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power will turn off, depending on the power  
conservation setting.  
Note when using the R-05 on batteries  
Do not mix fresh batteries with used batteries,  
and do not mix batteries of different types.  
If you won’t be using the R-05 for an extended  
period of time, we recommend that you remove  
the batteries to prevent them from leaking  
electrolyte.  
“Settings for the R-05” (p. 89)  
Remaining battery indication  
When the remaining battery power runs low, a  
battery low icon appears in the lower right  
If electrolyte should leak from the batteries, use a  
soft cloth to wipe the battery compartment  
clean, and then install new batteries. Electrolyte  
that contacts your skin might cause irritation.  
Electrolyte that enters your eyes is dangerous; if  
this occurs, immediately flush your eyes  
thoroughly with water.  
Do not carry or store batteries together with  
metallic objects such as pens, necklaces, or  
hairpins.  
of the display. When this appears, install fresh  
batteries as soon as possible. If you continue to  
use the unit in this state, the display will indicate  
“Battery Low,” and finally the R-05 will stop  
functioning entirely.  
“Error Messages” (p. 94)  
Battery life  
(when using alkaline batteries)  
Power conservation function  
Continuous playback  
Continuous recording  
approximately 30 hours  
approximately 16 hours  
The R-05 has a power conservation function,  
which prevents unnecessary battery  
consumption. If you leave the unit for a certain  
period of time without performing any  
operation, the display will dim or the unit’s  
*
The above battery lifespans are approximate.  
Battery life will vary depending on environmental  
conditions and the method of use.  
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4. Slide the [POWER] switch toward POWER for  
several seconds; the power will turn on. To  
turn the power off, slide the [POWER] switch  
once again toward POWER for several  
Using the R-05 with an AC Adaptor  
You can use the R-05 with a separately sold  
dedicated AC adaptor.  
seconds.  
fig.power-onoff-e.eps_60  
Never use any adaptor other than the dedicated  
one; doing so can lead to malfunction.  
1. Make sure that the power is off.  
On/off  
2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC plug  
to the DC IN jack.  
When the power turns on, a screen like the  
following will appear in the display. We’ll call this  
the “main screen.”  
Place the AC adaptor so that the surface with the  
indicator is upward.  
fig.ac-e.eps_60  
Indicator  
3. Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.  
The AC adaptor’s indicator will light.  
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Setting the Date and Time  
• If you connect the AC adaptor when batteries  
are installed, power will be supplied from the  
AC adaptor.  
• You may hear noise when you turn the power  
on, but this does not indicate a malfunction.  
• We recommend that you keep batteries  
installed in the unit even though you’ll be  
powering it with the AC adaptor. That way,  
you’ll be able to continue a performance even  
if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidently  
disconnected from the unit.  
After you turn on the power for the first time, you’ll  
need to set the internal clock as follows. The date and  
time you specify are used as the time stamp for the  
files that are recorded.  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
use [  
]/[  
].  
] to select “Date & Time,” and  
press [  
fig.datetime.eps_80  
• The internal clock is powered by the AC  
adaptor or by batteries. If the R-05 is left for  
several days with batteries removed and the  
adaptor disconnected, the internal clock will  
return to its default state. When you turn on  
the power in this state, the message “Clock  
Initialized” will appear.  
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• If the screen indicates “Clock Initialized,” you’ll  
need to reset the date and time.  
Preparing an SD Card  
2. Set the date and time.  
Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor left/right.  
About the demo songs  
fig.edit-datetime.eps_80  
The included SD card contains demo songs.  
If you leave the demo songs on the SD  
card, the space available for recording with  
the card will be decreased by the size of the  
demo songs.  
When the cursor is at the position of the  
character you want to change, use [  
to change the date and time, and press [  
confirm the setting.  
*
Use of the demo songs supplied with this  
product for any purpose other than private,  
personal enjoyment without the  
permission of the copyright holder is  
prohibited by law. Additionally, this data  
must not be copied, nor used in a  
]/[  
]
] to  
fig.edit-datetime2.eps_80  
secondary copyrighted work without the  
permission of the copyright holder.  
3. Press [MENU] to return to the main screen.  
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3. Insert the SD card.  
Inserting an SD Card  
With the back of the SD card facing the same  
way as the back of the R-05, slowly insert the  
card into the slot.  
Inserting  
fig.sdin-3.eps.eps_60  
1. Make sure that the power is off.  
If the power is on, turn it off.  
2. Open the SD cover located at the top of the  
unit.  
• Forcibly inserting the SD card in the wrong  
orientation may damage the R-05 or the SD  
card. Please use caution.  
Insert your fingernail into the notch in the SD  
cover, and pull it upward.  
fig.sdin--2.eps_50  
• Press the SD card firmly all the way in.  
4. Close the SD cover.  
fig.battery-4.eps_60  
The cover may break if you use excessive force.  
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5. Slide the [POWER] switch toward POWER for  
Removing an SD card  
several seconds to turn on the power.  
fig.power-onoff.eps_80  
1. Switch off the R-05’s power.  
2. Open the SD cover.  
3. Gently press the SD card inward, and then  
release your finger.  
On/off  
When the SD card pops out, remove it.  
If an unformatted SD card is inserted in the R-05,  
the screen will indicate “SD Unformatted.”  
Do not insert or remove an SD card while the  
power is on. The data on the SD card may be lost  
if you do so.  
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1. Make sure that the SD card you want to  
format is inserted in the SD card slot.  
Formatting an SD Card  
“Formatting” is the process of preparing the SD card  
for use. If you’re using an SD card other than the  
included one, you must first format the SD card  
before it can be used with the R-05.  
“Inserting an SD Card” (p. 32)  
2. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
use [  
]/[  
] to select “SD Card,” and  
then press [  
].  
• You must format the SD card on the R-05 itself.  
An SD card formatted on a device other than  
the R-05 might not work correctly in the R-05.  
fig.sduttl.eps_80  
• When you format an SD card, all data on the  
card will be erased.  
• The included SD card has already been  
formatted. If you format it again, the included  
demo songs and the PDF file containing the  
owner’s manual will be erased. If necessary, use  
your computer to back up these files first.  
If you decide to cancel without formatting, press  
[MENU]. You will return to the previous screen.  
“Connecting to Your Computer” (p. 70)  
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3. Use [  
press [  
]/[  
].  
] to select “Format,” and then  
Never remove the SD card while the screen  
fig.format.eps_80  
indicates “Processing.” Doing so may destroy the  
memory area in the SD card. When the screen  
indicates “Completed!” the formatting process is  
finished.  
ig.completed.eps_80f  
4. When the confirmation screen appears, use  
[
] to select “Yes” and then press [  
].  
ig.format-sure.eps_80f  
5. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main  
screen.  
ig.process.eps_80f  
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About SD cards  
• The R-05 supports SD/SDHC cards.  
• Some SD card types or memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or play back  
properly on the R-05.  
• Never insert or remove an SD card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s  
data or the data on the SD card.  
• Carefully insert the SD card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.  
fig.sdcard2-e.eps_80  
Write protect switch  
The SD card write protect feature (LOCK)  
The contents of the SD card can be protected by write protecting it. To write  
protect a card, slide the write protect switch on the side of the memory card  
to the “LOCK” position. Unlock write protect to delete data on the card.  
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Connecting speakers  
Using Headphones or Speakers  
Turn on power to your various devices in the  
order specified. By turning on devices in the  
wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/  
or damage to speakers and other devices.  
The R-05 does not contain a built-in speaker. In order  
to hear the playback, you’ll need to connect separately  
available headphones or amplified speakers.  
1. Switch off the R-05’s power.  
Headphones  
2. Minimize the volume of the speakers you’ll be  
connecting, and turn off their power.  
3. Connect the speakers.  
You’ll need to use speakers that have a built-in  
amplifier.  
Amplified  
speakers  
Use an audio cable to connect the R-05’s  
PHONES jack to the line input jacks of your  
speaker system.  
4. Switch on the R-05’s power.  
5. Switch on power to your speakers, and  
gradually increase the volume to an  
appropriate level.  
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Recording  
5. Adjust the recording level.  
Basic Recording Operation  
Press [  
] to enter recording-standby mode,  
fig.sousa-1a-e.eps  
and adjust the level of the sound you’re  
recording (p. 44).  
Play / Pause  
6. Start recording.  
Rewind /  
Move to previous song  
(beginning of song)  
Fast-forward /  
Move to next song  
In recording-standby mode (REC indicator  
blinking), press [  
] or [  
].  
Record /  
Recording-standby  
The REC indicator will light, and recording will  
begin.  
Stop  
1. Switch on the R-05’s power (p. 26).  
fig.power-onoff-e.eps_60  
By turning on the [HOLD] switch after recording  
begins, you can prevent recording from being  
stopped or the recording level from being  
changed even if buttons are pressed  
inadvertently.  
On/off  
2. Set the sampling rate (p. 42).  
• The built-in mics cannot be used if a mic or  
other device is connected to the MIC jack or  
LINE IN jack. If you want to use the built-in  
mics, do not connect anything to the MIC jack  
or LINE IN jack.  
3. Specify the Rec Mode (file type) (p. 42).  
4. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main  
screen.  
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• The recording level will change if you operate  
the INPUT [+] [–] buttons in recording-standby  
mode or during recording. Take care that you  
don’t inadvertently operate the INPUT [+] [–]  
buttons.  
• To pause, press [  
and resume recording, press [  
again.  
]. To disengage pause  
] once  
• A file name such as R05_0001.WAV will be  
created automatically.  
The 0001 portion will be the number following  
the highest-numbered file that exists.  
• You can’t turn off the power during recording.  
You must stop recording before you can turn  
off the power.  
If the Recorder Setup parameter File Name is set  
to “Date,” the date and time of recording will be  
the file name “Settings for the R-05” (p. 89).  
7. Press [  
] to stop recording.  
The REC indicator will go out.  
The display will show the file that was recorded  
(p. 25).  
8. Press [  
] to play back the recorded file.  
fig.song.eps_80  
“Basic Playback Operation” (p. 63)  
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Higher sampling rates will provide higher audio  
quality. You’ll need to use a high sampling rate if you  
want to accurately reproduce the high-frequency  
range.  
Specifying the Recording Quality  
You can specify the audio quality with which the  
recording will be made.  
The audio quality setting is a combination of the  
sampling rate and the Rec Mode. The audio quality  
will affect the size of the file, and will also affect the  
length of time over which recording can take place  
with an SD card.  
Consider whether audio quality or length of  
recording are more important for your situation, and  
choose the quality that’s appropriate for you.  
• Higher sampling rate settings will increase the  
size of the file, and will shorten the available  
recording time.  
• If you are recording audio material that you’ll  
be editing into a video production, we  
recommend that you use the 48 kHz sampling  
rate.  
• The R-05 is not able to convert the sampling  
rate of a recorded file.  
“Recording Settings for Various Situations” (p. 58)  
If the sampling rate is 88.2 kHz or 96.0 kHz, you  
cannot choose MP3 or WAV+MP3 as the Rec  
Mode (p. 41).  
Sampling Rate  
(Default in bold)  
44.1kHz  
48.0kHz  
Sampling rate value  
88.2kHz  
96.0kHz  
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Rec Mode  
Some software such as Windows Media Player  
cannot play back 24-bit WAVE files.  
(Default in bold)  
WAV-16 bit  
WAV-24 bit  
MP3-64 kbps  
MP3-96 kbps  
MP3-128 kbps  
MP3-160 kbps  
MP3-192 kbps  
MP3-224 kbps  
MP3-320 kbps  
WAV+MP3  
• MP3 and WAV+MP3 can be selected only if the  
sampling rate is 44.1 kHz or 48.0 kHz.  
• If you select WAV+MP3, the setting is fixed at  
WAV-16 bit and MP3-128 kbps.  
Rec Mode  
Examples of formats used for music  
Purpose  
Rec Mode  
WAV  
24 bit/48 kHz  
Approximate size  
approx. 20 MB per  
minute  
Professional quality  
(WAV-16 bit+MP3-128 kbps)  
Creating a music CD WAV  
approx. 10 MB per  
WAV files allow higher-quality recording than MP3  
files. If you choose MP3, the file size will be smaller  
than WAV, allowing you to record for a longer length  
of time. Higher settings for “bit” or “bps” will increase  
the file size, shortening the available recording time.  
WAV+MP3 simultaneously creates both a WAV file  
and an MP3 file.  
on your computer  
16 bit/44.1 kHz minute  
MP3  
128 kbps/  
44.1 kHz  
Distributing music  
on the Internet  
approx. 1 MB per  
minute  
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Recording  
3. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to Rec  
]/[ ] to change the  
Setting the Sampling Rate and Rec Mode  
Mode, and use [  
Rec Mode setting.  
fig  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
use [  
]/[  
] to select “Recorder Setup,”  
and press [  
].  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
If WAV+MP3 is selected, this setting is fixed at  
WAV-16 bit and MP3-128 kbps.  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to change the Sampling  
4. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main  
screen.  
Rate setting.  
ig.setsamplingrate.eps_80  
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Approximate Recording Times  
The following table shows the approximate recording times that an SD card will allow.  
Recordable time (approximate)  
Units: minutes  
SD card capacity  
Rec Mode  
2GB  
55  
60  
110  
120  
80  
4GB  
110  
120  
220  
240  
160  
176  
332  
360  
1540  
3990  
8GB  
220  
240  
440  
480  
320  
352  
664  
720  
3080  
7980  
16GB  
450  
32GB  
900  
WAV (24 bit/96 kHz)  
WAV (24 bit/88.2 kHz)  
WAV (24 bit/48 kHz)  
WAV (24 bit/44.1 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/96 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/88.2 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/48 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/44.1 kHz)  
MP3 (320 kbps/44.1 kHz)  
MP3 (128 kbps/44.1 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/48 kHz)  
+MP3 (128 kbps/48 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/44.1 kHz)  
+MP3 (128 kbps/44.1 kHz)  
490  
980  
900  
980  
670  
735  
1350  
1470  
6450  
16180  
1800  
1950  
1350  
1470  
2700  
2950  
12950  
32350  
WAV  
88  
166  
180  
797  
1993  
MP3  
152  
165  
305  
330  
610  
660  
1240  
1345  
2490  
2690  
WAV+MP3  
• The recording times listed above are approximate. They may differ depending on the specifications of  
the card. If multiple files are recorded, the total recording time may be less than these listed times.  
• The maximum recordable size of a single file is 2 GB.  
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Recording  
The level meter will move according to the  
loudness of the sound being input to the R-05.  
Adjusting the Recording Level  
fig.inputlevel-test.eps_80  
The R-05 is designed to let you record a wide range  
of sounds. By adjusting the recording level (volume)  
appropriately for the source you’re recording, you’ll  
be able to record with optimal quality. The basic  
principle when adjusting the level is to get the level  
as high as possible without allowing distortion to  
occur. This principle applies whether you’re using the  
built-in mics, an external mic, or LINE IN.  
If you’re going to record a musical performance  
such as an instrument or vocal, you should play  
the loudest passage of the song.  
Manually adjusting the recording level  
4. While the sound plays, use INPUT [+] [–] to  
adjust the recording level a little at a time.  
You can’t adjust the recording level if AGC is on.  
If necessary, change the setting of the [MIC  
GAIN] switch (p. 47).  
1. Point the R-05’s mics toward the source you’ll  
be recording.  
The higher the level at which the sound is being  
captured, the farther toward the right the level  
meter will move. Use INPUT [+] [–] to adjust the  
level so that the sound is captured at as high a  
level as possible. However, don’t allow the PEAK  
indicator to light; this indicates that the input  
volume is excessive.  
2. In the main screen, press [  
indicator is blinking.  
] so the REC  
The R-05 is in recording-standby mode.  
3. On the audio source you’ll be recording, play  
the sounds that you actually intend to record.  
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If the PEAK indicator lights, this means that the input  
has exceeded the maximum volume that can be  
recorded by the R-05; i.e., the input is “clipping.”  
Sound that’s recorded in this condition will be  
When you’ve finished adjusting the level, press [  
once again to start recording.  
]
• To stop recording, press [  
]; you’ll return to  
distorted.  
the main screen. The level setting will be  
preserved, so you can press [ ] once again to  
start recording at the same recording level.  
fig.level-e.eps  
Waveform is clipped,  
distorting the sound  
Clipping level exceeded  
Clipping  
PEAK indicator lit  
• When using the INPUT [+] [–] buttons, you  
might hear a slight noise when the recording  
level changes; this does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
Level range recordable  
by the R-05  
Input audio waveform Recorded waveform  
Using the rehearsal function  
Use INPUT [+] [–] to adjust the level so that even the  
loudest passages do not cause the PEAK indicator to  
light; i.e., so that clipping does not occur. If you’re  
recording a song, make sure that clipping does not  
occur during the climax of a vocal or during a  
You can use the rehearsal function to automatically  
set the appropriate recording level based on the  
audio that is input during the specified length of  
time.  
fortissimo passage of an instrumental performance.  
You can’t use the rehearsal function if AGC is on.  
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1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
4. Point the mic toward the source you want to  
use [  
]/[  
] to select “Input Setup,” and  
record, and press [REHEARSAL].  
fig  
then press [  
].  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
The recording level will automatically be set  
according to the loudest volume that occurs  
during the specified Rehearsal Time. At the same  
time, the unit will also perform a test to  
determine the appropriate sensitivity for the mic.  
When the setting is completed, the R-05 will  
enter recording-standby mode. If the Rehearsal  
Time is set to MANUAL, press [REHEARSAL] once  
again to finish the rehearsal.  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
Rehearsal Time setting, and use [  
to specify the time.  
]/[  
]
fig  
(Default in bold)  
Manual  
30sec  
1min  
3min  
5min  
Setting  
A message such as the following will appear if  
the setting of the [GAIN] switch on the rear panel  
does not match the appropriate mic sensitivity,  
as detected by the unit. In such cases, you need  
to change the switch’s setting as directed.  
3. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main  
screen.  
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Setting the Mic Sensitivity  
“Setting the Mic Sensitivity” (p. 47)  
fig  
Set the rear panel [MIC GAIN] switch to adjust the mic  
sensitivity appropriately for the loudness of the  
sound you’re recording.  
fig  
If you press the [REHEARSAL] button once again  
during the specified Rehearsal Time, the  
recording level will be set according to the  
maximum volume that was input up to that  
point.  
H is high sensitivity, and L is low sensitivity. Use the L  
setting when recording loud sounds, and the H  
setting when recording soft sounds.  
If you’re recording music such as an instrumental  
or vocal performance, you should play the  
loudest portion of the song.  
“Recording Settings for Various Situations” (p. 58)  
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dynamics “flattened,” impairing the natural  
expressiveness of the music. If you want to  
record the sound with its natural dynamics  
intact, leave the Limiter/AGC turned off.  
Using Limiter or AGC  
Use the [LIMITER] switch on the rear panel to switch  
the Limiter or AGC (Auto Gain Control) on/off.  
Normally, you can leave this off.  
• You can’t adjust the recording level if AGC is  
on.  
fig  
• You can’t use the rehearsal function if AGC is  
on.  
The Limiter is a function that compresses the  
recording level when the input sound becomes too  
loud, thus preventing distortion.  
AGC increases the recording level if the input is low,  
and decreases the level if the input is too high, thus  
recording at a consistent level. This allows recording  
at a consistent volume during a meeting that might  
include people who are distant or nearby, and both  
loud voices and soft voices.  
If you record an instrumental performance or  
music with Limiter/AGC turned on, the  
performance will be recorded with the natural  
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Setting the function of the [LIMITER] switch  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
Cutting the Low-Frequency Range  
By turning on the [LOW CUT] switch on the rear  
panel, you can cut the low range below a specified  
use [  
]/[  
].  
] to select “Input Setup,” and  
press [  
frequency.  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
fig  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
Normally, you can leave this off.  
Limiter/AGC setting, and use [  
select either Limiter or AGC.  
]/[  
] to  
If you have problems with low-frequency noise, such  
as the wind noise that is often present in outdoor  
recordings, the rumble from automobiles or  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
machines, or vibration, you may be able to reduce  
this noise by cutting the low-frequency range.  
If you have problems with the breath noise or  
muffled tone that can occur when recording a vocal,  
cutting the low-frequency range will give you a more  
crisp recording.  
3. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main screen.  
If AGC is on, INPUT [+] [–] is disabled, and you won’t  
be able to adjust the recording level manually.  
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Setting the frequency at which to cut  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
Using the Pre-Rec Function  
The R-05 provides a Pre-Rec function that lets you  
capture the two seconds of sound that preceded the  
moment you press the record button. Even for  
situations in which you’re not sure when the desired  
sound will begin, such as when recording outdoors,  
this function ensures that you can record without  
missing the first moments of the sound.  
use [  
]/[  
].  
] to select “Input Setup,” and  
press [  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
use [  
]/[  
] to select “Recorder Setup,”  
].  
and then press [  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
Low Cut Freq. setting, and use [  
to change the setting.  
]/[  
]
(Default in bold)  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
100Hz  
Pre-Rec setting, and use [  
choose “ON.”  
]/[  
] to  
Setting  
200Hz  
ig.setsamplingrate.eps_80  
400Hz  
3. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main  
screen.  
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(Default in bold)  
Auto Rec Start is not used  
Using the Auto Rec Start Function  
OFF  
2sec  
5sec  
10sec  
Level1  
(-60dB)  
Level2  
(-30dB)  
Level3  
(-20dB)  
By using the Auto Rec Start function, you can have  
recording start automatically when a specified time  
has elapsed, or when the recording level exceeds a  
specified value.  
Time until recording starts  
Setting  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
use [  
]/[  
] to select “Recorder Setup,”  
].  
Level at which recording starts  
and then press [  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
3. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main  
screen.  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
4. From the main screen, press [  
indicator is blinking. The R-05 will enter  
recording-standby mode.  
] so the REC  
Auto Rec Start setting, and use [  
]/[  
]
to specify the time after which recording will  
start or the level at which recording will start.  
fig  
5. Press [  
] once again.  
Recording will begin automatically when the  
specified time has elapsed or when the specified  
recording level is detected.  
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Recording Instruments or Vocals  
If you want to use headphones to hear the sound  
while you’re recording it, you’ll need to make  
settings for monitoring while recording.  
Using the Built-in Mics  
fig.mic-LR.eps_90  
“Settings for the R-05” (p. 89)  
Using an External Mic  
L
R
fig.conmic-LRa-e.eps  
Stereo mic  
L
R
The built-in mics are stereo. The mic on the right side  
of the R-05 will record the right (R) channel, and the  
mic on the left side will record the left (L) channel.  
A dynamic mic or a condenser mic of the type  
designed for connection to a computer’s mic jack can  
be used with the R-05.  
• To avoid acoustic feedback (a whine or  
howling sound), do not connect external  
speakers when you’re recording via a mic.  
• The built-in mics cannot be used if a mic or  
device is connected to the MIC jack or LINE IN  
jack. If you want to use the built-in mics, don’t  
connect anything to the MIC jack or LINE IN jack.  
• The input from the MIC jack will be ignored if a  
device or cable is connected to the LINE IN jack.  
Don’t connect anything to the LINE IN jack if  
you’re using an external mic.  
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• To avoid acoustic feedback (a whine or  
howling sound), do not connect external  
speakers when you’re recording via a mic.  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
use [ ]/[ ] to choose “Input Setup,”  
and then press [  
].  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to  
speakers or other devices, always turn down  
the volume, and turn off the power on all  
devices before making any connections.  
Settings for the type of mic you’re using  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
External mic type setting  
Here’s how to switch the mono/stereo setting as  
appropriate for the mic that’s connected to the MIC  
jack.  
EXT Mic Type setting, and use [  
choose either MONO or STEREO.  
]/[  
] to  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
(Default in bold)  
STEREO If the external mic is stereo (p. 92)  
Setting  
MONO  
If the external mic is monaural (p. 92)  
If you’re using a monaural mic, and record with  
the external mic type set to STEREO, only the L  
channel will be recorded. If you use the  
monaural setting, the same sound will be  
recorded on the L and R channels.  
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fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
Plug-in Power setting  
Turn this setting “ON” if you’re using a plug-in  
powered mic; turn it “OFF” if you’re using a mic that  
uses a battery or does not require a plug-in power  
supply.  
(Default in bold)  
If you’ve connected a dynamic mic or a mic that  
Dynamic mic, or condenser mic with  
an internal battery  
Plug-in powered condenser mic  
has an internal battery, you must turn Plug-In  
Power OFF. Using the wrong setting may  
damage your equipment.  
OFF  
Setting  
ON  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
About dynamic mics  
use [  
]/[  
] to choose “Input Setup,”  
].  
This type of mic is rugged, and is suitable for  
recording vocals and instruments. It does not  
require a power supply.  
and then press [  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
About condenser mics  
This type of mic features high sensitivity, and is  
suitable for recording lower-level sounds such as  
acoustic instruments and conferences. It  
requires power to be supplied from a battery or  
via plug-in power.  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
Plug-in Power setting, and use [  
to choose ON or OFF.  
]/[  
]
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In this example, we’ll explain how the sound from an  
Recording from a Cassette or CD  
Using the LINE IN Jack  
CD player can be recorded into the R-05.  
fig.cdin.eps_60  
To the line output jacks  
of the CD player  
LINE IN jack  
In addition to recording instrumental performances  
or voice memos via a mic, the R-05 lets you use the  
LINE IN jack to record sound from a cassette or CD.  
• The mic input will automatically be turned off if  
you connect a device or cable to the LINE IN  
jack. If you input sound via the LINE IN jack as  
well as the MIC jack, only the sound from the  
line input will be recorded.  
1. Connect your CD player.  
Use an audio cable to connect your CD player’s  
line output jacks to the R-05’s LINE IN jack.  
2. Adjust the recording level.  
• When connection cables with resistors are  
used, the volume level of equipment  
connected to the inputs (LINE IN) may be low. If  
this happens, use connection cables that do  
not contain resistors.  
Adjust the recording level while playing back the  
desired song on your CD player.  
When you’ve finished adjusting the recording  
level, set your player back to the beginning of  
the song you’ll be recording.  
• If you want to record from a connected record  
player, you’ll need to obtain a phono equalizer  
separately.  
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Splitting automatically  
Splitting the File During Recording  
The R-05 can automatically split the file when the  
currently recorded file reaches a specified size, or  
when the recording level falls below a specified value.  
By default, this is set to automatically split the file  
when the file size reaches 2 GB.  
You can split the file during recording.  
If you’ve split the file, it will be easy to start playback  
from a division point.  
When you’re making a continuous recording for an  
extended period of time, you may find it desirable to  
split the file at points that will be convenient for  
searching.  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
use [  
]/[  
] to choose “Recorder Setup,”  
].  
and then press [  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
Splitting manually  
1. Start recording.  
2. Press [SPLIT] at the moment you want to split  
the file.  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
fig.split-2.eps  
Split Type setting, and use [  
]/[  
] to  
choose the file size or the recording level at  
which the file is to be automatically split.  
fig  
The file will be split at the point you press the  
button.  
3. Press [  
] to stop recording.  
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(Default in bold)  
• With some SD cards, there are rare cases in  
which the recording is interrupted.  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
• When carrying out playback on the R-05, it is  
not possible to play back without an  
interruption between the preceding and  
following files; i.e., gapless playback is not  
supported.  
Size at which file will be  
automatically split  
2GB  
Setting  
Level1  
(-60dB)  
Level2  
(-30dB)  
Level3  
(-20dB)  
• File splitting is possible if at least two seconds  
have been recorded in a file. You cannot split  
files at intervals less than two seconds.  
Recording level at which file  
will be automatically split  
3. Press [MENU] twice to return to the main  
screen.  
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enjoyable musical listening, record to a WAV file.  
If you’ll be creating a CD, set the sampling rate to  
44.1 kHz and set the Rec Mode (p. 42) to WAV-16  
bit. If you’re recording a practice session or your  
own ideas, you can record with the MP3-128  
kbps setting.  
Recording Settings for Various Situations  
Here we’ll explain examples of Recorder Setup  
settings that are appropriate for various recording  
situations.  
If you set Rec Mode to WAV+MP3, a high-quality  
archival master and a compact file for  
distribution will be recorded simultaneously.  
Recording Acoustic Instruments  
Point the mic directly at the instrument you’re  
recording so that the recording is not  
Recommended settings  
unbalanced toward the left or right channel.  
Placing the mic close to where the sound is  
being emitted will give you a brighter and  
clearer recording. Placing the mic at a distance  
will capture the sound of the room as well, giving  
you a more mellow recording. You can use a  
separately sold mic stand adaptor to attach the  
R-05 to a commercially available mic stand.  
Rear panel switches  
MIC GAIN  
LIMITER  
L for loud instruments, H for soft instruments  
OFF  
OFF  
LOW CUT  
“Menu” screen settings  
Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz if you’re creating a CD  
Rec Mode WAV-16 bit or WAV+MP3  
Recorder  
Setup  
Set the [MIC GAIN] switch as appropriate for the  
volume of the instrument.  
If you want to record with good quality for  
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Recommended settings  
Recording Vocals  
Rear panel switches  
Point the mic directly at the center of the  
vocalist’s face so that the recording is not  
unbalanced toward the left or right channel. The  
vocalist should avoid moving their head to the  
left or right while singing.  
MIC GAIN  
LIMITER  
H
OFF  
ON if breath noise or muffled sound is a  
problem  
LOW CUT  
If breath noise is a problem, aiming the mic  
slightly downward from the center will help. Use  
of the included windscreen may also prove  
effective.  
If the tone is muffled, turning on LOW CUT (p. 49)  
will produce a crisper sound and will also reduce  
breath noise. You’ll probably want to cut the  
sound below 100 Hz.  
Record using WAV if you’re going to create a CD  
or high-quality archival recording, or MP3 if the  
recording is just a song writing memo.  
You can audition the recorded sound with reverb  
applied. Plate reverb is often used for vocals, but  
you can try various settings to your taste.  
“Menu” screen settings  
Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz if you’re creating a CD  
Recorder  
Setup  
Rec Mode  
Rev Type  
Rev Depth  
Low cut filter  
cutoff  
WAV-16 bit or MP3-128 kbps  
PLATE  
5–10  
Player  
Setup  
Input  
Setup  
100Hz  
“Applying Reverb to the Playback” (p. 68)  
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If you set Rec Mode to WAV+MP3, a high-quality  
archival master and a compact file for  
Recording a Band  
distribution will be recorded simultaneously.  
A band’s performance is louder than everyday  
sounds. Set the [MIC GAIN] switch to L.  
Recommended settings  
When you set the recording level, make  
adjustments during the loudest section of the  
song. You can use the rehearsal function to  
automatically set the appropriate recording level.  
Rear panel switches  
MIC GAIN  
LIMITER  
LOW CUT  
L
OFF  
OFF  
In a practice room, the instruments are typically  
placed around the edge of the room facing into  
the center. In order to record all instruments at a  
good balance, place the mic in the center of the  
room, at approximately table-top height to get  
the best sound. Placing the mic on the floor will  
produce a muffled sound with excessive low  
frequencies; placing the mic at a high location will  
fail to capture the lows, producing a thin sound.  
“Menu” screen settings  
Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz if you’re creating a CD  
Rec Mode WAV-16 bit or WAV+MP3  
Auto Rec Start Level1Level3  
Recorder  
Setup  
Input  
Setup  
Rehearsal  
30sec–5min  
Time  
If you turn the Auto Rec Start function on, you  
won’t have to press [  
]; recording will start  
automatically when the band begins playing.  
Choose a setting of Level 1–Level 3.  
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If you’ll be using the sound together with images  
in a DVD production, choose 48 kHz as the  
sampling rate.  
Recording Outdoors  
Set the [MIC GAIN] switch appropriately for the  
source you’re recording. Choose the H setting if  
you’re recording relatively soft sounds such as  
birds, insects, or a rustling stream. Choose the L  
setting if you’re making a close-up recording of a  
loud source, such as a passing train or an  
airplane taking off or landing.  
If wind noise is a problem, attach the included  
wind screen. Since wind noise is largely low-  
frequency components, turning [LOW CUT] on  
will also reduce it. However, this will cut the low-  
frequency portion, so it’s not suitable if you want  
to capture the powerful low-frequency sounds as  
well.  
Recommended settings  
Rear panel switches  
MIC GAIN  
LIMITER  
H for soft sounds, L for loud sounds  
OFF  
LOW CUT  
ON if wind noise is a problem  
“Menu” screen settings  
Sampling Rate 44.1 or 48.0  
Recorder  
Setup  
Rec Mode  
Pre-Rec  
WAV-16 bit or MP3-128 kbps  
ON  
If you’re not able to come close to the target  
you’re recording, using an external mic can allow  
you to point the mic even where you can’t reach.  
The separately sold stereo mic (CS-15) is  
designed to pick up only the sounds in the  
region toward which the mic is pointed, allowing  
you to capture just the desired sound.  
Set appropriately for your mic  
EXT Mic Type type (STEREO if using  
the CS-15)  
Input  
Setup  
Set appropriately for your mic  
Plug-in Power  
type (ON if using the CS-15)  
Low cut filter  
cutoff  
If you turn Pre-Rec (p. 50) on, recording will start  
100Hz  
two seconds earlier than the moment you  
actually press [  
]. This means that you won’t  
miss the beginning of that perfect sound.  
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Recommended settings  
Recording a Meeting  
Rear panel switches  
To ensure that the comments of all participants are  
recorded consistently, place the R-05 in the center  
of the table. Set the [MIC GAIN] switch to H if you’re  
recording sounds that are at a typical  
MIC GAIN  
LIMITER  
LOW CUT  
H
ON  
ON  
conversational level.  
“Menu” screen settings  
If you turn AGC on, the level will be automatically  
adjusted according to the loudness of the speaker’s  
voice, ensuring that the recording will be consistent  
even for people with a softer voice or who are at a  
distance. However, turning on AGC (p. 48) will also  
boost faint low-frequency background sounds such  
as an operating air conditioner, capturing these  
unwanted sounds as well. If so, turn [LOW CUT] on  
to reduce the unwanted low-frequency noise while  
capturing the voices more clearly.  
Sampling Rate 44.1kHz  
Recorder  
Setup  
Rec Mode  
Limiter/AGC  
Low cut filter  
cutoff  
MP3-128 kbps or lower  
AGC  
Input  
Setup  
200Hz  
Since the purpose is to create a record of the  
comments by each participant, the audio quality  
of the recording is not of primary importance.  
Choose MP3 as the recording mode to keep the  
file size small even for an extended recording.  
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Playback  
3. Press [  
During playback, you can hold down [  
rewind, or [ ] to fast-forward. Normal  
] to play the file.  
Basic Playback Operation  
] to  
ig.sousa-1.eps_70  
playback will resume when you release the  
button.  
Play / Pause  
Rewind /  
Move to previous song  
(beginning of song)  
Fast-forward /  
Move to next song  
For some types of SD card, the data reading  
speed may not keep up when rewinding or fast-  
forwarding during playback, causing the rewind  
or fast-forward operation to stop.  
Stop  
If this occurs, press [  
play back once again.  
] to stop playback. Then  
1. Access the main screen.  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to select the file that you  
4. Use VOL [+] [–] to adjust the volume.  
5. Press [ ] to stop playback.  
want to play.  
If the display indicates “No Song,” the current  
folder contains no files that the R-05 can play  
back. If the display indicates “No Card,” no SD  
card has been inserted.  
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(Default in bold)  
Setting  
Play Mode and Repeat Settings  
SINGLE (play one file)  
SEQUENTIAL (play in order)  
SHUFFLE (shuffle play)  
You can specify how the files will be played. In  
addition to playing files consecutively from the first  
file, you can play just the selected file, or play files in  
an automatically determined order (shuffle play).  
3. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
Repeat setting, and use [  
Repeat on/off.  
]/[  
] to turn  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
fig.recoedersetting.eps_80  
use [  
]/[  
] to choose “Player Setup,”  
].  
and then press [  
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(Default in bold)  
Setting  
OFF (don’t play repeatedly)  
ON (play repeatedly)  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to select the Play Mode  
setting.  
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Playback  
File sorting order  
The following table shows the possible  
combinations of these settings.  
The files are displayed in alphabetical order of the  
following characters. This order is not the order in  
which the files were recorded.  
(Default in bold)  
(space) ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , – . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @  
Play Mode  
Repeat Explanation  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z  
] ^ _ `  
Play only one file and then  
stop  
OFF  
ON  
SINGLE  
Play one file repeatedly  
Play sequentially and  
then stop  
Play sequentially  
repeatedly  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { }  
Double-byte characters  
OFF  
SEQUENTIAL  
File names starting with “.” are not shown.  
ON  
Files having a file name extension of anything  
other than .WAV or .MP3 are not shown.  
OFF  
ON  
Shuffle play and then stop  
Shuffle play repeatedly  
SHUFFLE  
The file names shown in the display do not  
correspond to the ID3 tags of the MP3 files.  
If you use SHUFFLE with Repeat turned on, the  
files will play in shuffled order, and then played  
again in the same shuffled order. If you want to  
re-shuffle the order, press [  
] once again.  
] and then press  
[
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Playback  
A
B
Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a File  
Song  
The AB Repeat function lets you repeatedly play a  
specified portion of a file. You can use this to  
repeatedly hear a section of interest.  
Cancelling the setting  
1. Press [  
] to play the file.  
If point A and point B are already specified,  
pressing [  
settings.  
] will clear the point A and B  
A
B
2. Specify the beginning of the repeat (point A).  
During playback, press [  
be the beginning (point A) of the repeated  
portion.  
]. That point will  
A
B
To stop playback, press [  
]. The repeat  
playback settings (points A and B) will be  
retained, but playback will stop.  
A
Song  
Set  
• If you’ve set point A and do not set point B  
before playback reaches the end of the file,  
playback will repeat between point A and the  
end of the file.  
point A  
3. Specify the end of the repeat (point B).  
Press [ A B ] once again. That point will be  
the end (point B) of the repeated portion.  
• The repeat settings will be cancelled if you use  
[
]/[  
] to select another file.  
A
B
Song  
Set  
point B  
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Selecting the Playback Speed  
Changing the Playback Speed  
1. Hold down [SPEED] for several seconds.  
You can make the playback faster or slower without  
changing the pitch.  
The currently specified playback speed value is  
shown.  
1. Press [SPEED].  
2. Specify the desired playback speed.  
The indication [SPD] will be highlighted in the  
lower part of the screen, and the playback speed  
will change.  
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Press [SPEED] once again to return to normal  
speed playback.  
While the playback speed is shown, you can use  
• You can’t change the playback speed when  
playing a file with a sampling rate of 88.2 kHz  
or 96 kHz.  
[
]/[  
] to change the playback speed  
setting.  
• Changing the playback speed by a large  
amount will affect the tonal character.  
(Default in bold)  
50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150  
(%)  
Setting  
• You can’t change the playback speed if you’ve  
applied the reverb effect (p. 68).  
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Playback  
Changing the Type of Reverb  
Applying Reverb to the Playback  
You can choose the desired type of reverb. These  
settings can simulate a variety of acoustic spaces.  
You can apply reverb when playing back a file on the  
R-05. The reverb effect simulates the reverberation  
that is characteristic of a performance in a large hall  
or other space.  
Type  
Effect  
Simulates the reverberation of a concert hall.  
This produces mild, spacious, and long  
reverberation.  
HALL1  
• You can’t record the sound with reverb  
applied. Nor can you apply reverb to the  
monitored sound during recording.  
• You can’t apply reverb to the playback of a file  
whose sampling rate is 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz.  
Hall 2 produces a shorter reverberation than  
Hall 1.  
Simulates the reverberation of a room. This  
produces a bright, short reverberation that is  
typical of a club or studio.  
HALL2  
ROOM  
• You can’t apply reverb if you’ve changed the  
playback speed (p. 67)  
Simulates the reverberation produced by a  
plate reverb unit (a reverb device that uses  
the vibration of a metal plate). This produces  
a metallic reverberation with an extended  
high-frequency range.  
PLATE  
Applying Reverb  
1. Press [REVERB].  
“REV” will be highlighted in the screen, and the  
reverb effect will be applied.  
Press [REVERB] once again to cancel the reverb  
effect.  
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1. Hold down [REVERB] for several seconds.  
Types of Files that can be Played  
The currently specified reverb type is shown.  
The R-05 can play back the following types of files.  
2. While the reverb type is shown, use [  
] to change the setting.  
The reverb type will change.  
]/  
[
Sampling rate (kHz)  
Sample size (bits)  
WAV  
32.0, 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0  
16, 24  
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Sampling rage (kHz)  
Bit rate  
MP3  
32.0, 44.1, 48.0  
32 – 320kbps, VBR  
What is VBR?  
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, which uses a  
lower bit rate when the sound is less dense and  
a higher bit rate when the sound is more dense.  
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Connecting to Your Computer  
By using a USB cable to connect the R-05 to your  
computer, you can transfer files from the R-05’s SD  
card into your computer and use them in your music  
software. You can also transfer files from your  
5. Use the included USB cable to connect  
the R-05 to your computer.  
USB  
computer to the R-05 and play them back on the R-05.  
Grasp the base of the connector  
when making connections.  
connector  
“Types of Files that can be Played” (p. 69)  
To the computer’s USB connector  
Connecting the R-05 to Your Computer  
1. Start up your computer.  
• When connecting the USB cable to your  
computer, grasp the base of the connector, and  
avoid touching the metallic portion of the plug.  
• If you connect the R-05 to your computer with  
no SD card inserted, the R-05’s display will  
indicate “No Card.”  
2. Make sure that an SD card is inserted  
in the R-05’s SD card slot.  
“Inserting an SD Card” (p. 32)  
• The R-05 will not be recognized if you connect  
it to your computer when the “Menu” screen is  
shown, or during playback or recording.  
Disconnect the USB cable that’s between  
the R-05 and your computer, and perform the  
procedure again from step 3.  
3. Switch on the R-05’s power (p. 26).  
4. Press either [FINDER] or [MENU] several times  
to access the main screen.  
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• The R-05’s various functions are unavailable in  
the “USB” screen when connected to a  
computer. Operations of the buttons or  
switches will be ignored.  
6. You can copy WAV files or MP3 files from the  
R-05 to your computer, or from your  
computer to the R-05.  
To copy files, use your computer to drag and  
drop them.  
• If your computer displays the message “Insert a  
disk with this type of file ...”, click [Cancel].  
After a while, the computer will detect the R-05,  
and the R-05’s display will show the “USB”  
screen.  
Your computer will recognize the R-05’s SD card  
in the following way.  
Appears in My Computer or Explorer  
Windows  
under a name such as removable disk.  
Appears on the desktop with a name  
such as NO NAME.  
Mac OS  
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2. In the list of hardware devices shown, choose  
the item corresponding to the R-05.  
Disconnecting from Your Computer  
Windows Vista  
Windows XP, 2000  
Windows Me  
USB mass storage device  
USB mass storage device  
USB disk  
Here’s how to disconnect the R-05 from your  
computer. You must use the following procedure to  
end the connection before you disconnect the USB  
cable.  
3. In the dialog box, click [Stop].  
4. Click [OK].  
Do not switch off the R-05’s power, disconnect  
the USB cable, or remove the SD card while the  
R-05 is connected to your computer.  
When the stop hardware device dialog box  
appears, choose the item corresponding to the  
R-05’s SD card, and click [OK].  
5. Disconnect the connection.  
Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me  
When you see the message “The device (or USB  
disk) can now be safely removed from the  
computer,” you can disconnect the USB cable  
that’s between the R-05 and your computer.  
1. Access the “Safely Remove Hardware” dialog  
box.  
In the Windows task tray, double-click the Safely  
Remove Hardware  
icon.  
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Windows 7  
Mac OS  
1. In the Windows task tray, click  
icon, and  
1. Drag “NO NAME” into the trash in the dock.  
fig.macr-1.eps_40  
then  
icon.  
*
This screen shot  
was taken from  
Mac OS 10.4.  
2. Click on the message “Eject WAV/MP3  
recorder R-05” appears above the task tray.  
*
The display  
might be  
different  
3. When you see the message “Safe to Remove  
the Hardware”, you can disconnect the USB  
cable that's between the R-05 and your  
computer.  
depending on  
your system.  
When you drag to the location of the trash at the  
right edge of the dock, the trash can will change  
to  
, allowing you to stop the connection.  
2. Stop the connection.  
When the “NO NAME” or “Unnamed” icon  
disappears from the desktop, you can disconnect  
the USB cable that’s between the R-05 and your  
computer. Alternatively, you can switch off  
the R-05’s power.  
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The R-05 stores audio files on the SD card.  
The “Finder” screen provides various functions for listing, deleting, or copying these files. You can also create  
folders and move files between folders to manage your data.  
File structure on the R-05’s SD card  
fig  
Root  
Top level of the R-05  
R05_0001.WAV  
R05_0002.WAV  
R05_0003.WAV  
R05_0004.MP3  
R05_0005.MP3  
• You can rename a file or folder.  
“Renaming a File” (p. 79)  
Use [  
the selected file  
]/[ ] to change  
Files  
• You can create a folder in a desired  
location.  
“Creating a Folder” (p. 87)  
Folder1  
Folders  
Press [  
Press [  
] to enter a folder  
] to leave a folder  
R05_0001.WAV  
R05_0002.WAV  
R05_0003.WAV  
Folder2  
R05_0001.MP3  
R05_0002.WAV  
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Basic Operation  
To make a selection from inside a folder (a lower  
folder), select that folder and press [  
select a higher folder, press [ ].  
]. To  
Access the Finder screen  
Access the Menu screen  
2. Use [ ]/[ ] to select a function, and  
press [ ].  
If the finder screen is  
shown, cancels the  
operation or returns  
to the previous screen  
If the menu screen is  
shown, cancels the  
operation or returns  
to the previous screen  
ig.select.eps_80  
Move the cursor up  
Change the value (-)  
Move the cursor  
to the left  
Change the value (+)  
Move the cursor  
to the right  
Do not turn off the power or remove the SD card  
while the following screen is shown.  
Confirm  
Move the cursor down  
ig.select.eps_80  
1. Press [FINDER] to access the “Finder” screen,  
use [ ]/[ ] to select a file or folder, and  
then press [ ].  
fig.song-select.eps_80  
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Operations in the “Finder” screen  
Function  
Selection  
File  
Folder  
File  
Folder  
File  
Folder  
File  
Folder  
File  
File  
File  
File  
Result  
Procedure  
Selects the file and moves to the main screen.  
Selects the folder and moves to the main screen.  
Shows information about the file. Alternatively, protects the file name.  
Shows information about the file.  
Deletes the file.  
Deletes the folder.  
Renames the file.  
Renames the folder.  
Moves the file.  
Copies the file.  
Splits the file.  
Joins the file.  
Deletes the beginning and end of the file.  
Converts a WAV file into MP3.  
Repairs the file.  
Select  
p. 77  
Information  
Delete  
p. 77  
p. 78  
p. 79  
Rename  
Move  
Copy  
Divide  
Combine  
Trim  
p. 80  
p. 81  
p. 82  
p. 83  
p. 84  
p. 85  
File  
File  
MP3 Convert  
Repair  
File  
p. 86  
p. 87  
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This menu item is shown only if the R-05 has detected a damaged file.  
Folder,  
Directory  
Make Folder  
Creates a new folder.  
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Opening a File  
Viewing Information about the File  
Here’s how to select and play a file from the list of  
recorded files.  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file or folder.  
2. Select “Information.”  
When you select a folder, the current location will  
change to the selected folder, and you can use the  
main screen to choose files from within the selected  
folder. You can also record into the selected folder.  
The information will be displayed.  
fig.setprotect.eps_80  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file or folder.  
2. Choose “Select.”  
You will return to the main screen with that file  
or folder selected.  
File or folder name  
Date (date of creation)  
Write protect setting (on/off)  
Type (Rec Mode)  
Sampling Rate  
Displayed  
information  
Size  
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Protecting a file (Protect)  
You can protect a file so that it cannot be erased or  
renamed accidentally.  
Deleting a File  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file or folder.  
2. Choose “Delete.”  
Use [  
]/[  
] to turn the Protect setting on/off.  
If you turn Protect on, a lock icon is displayed.  
3. When the confirmation screen appears, press  
fig.key.eps_80  
[
] to confirm the operation.  
fig.delete-sure.eps_80  
3. Press [FINDER] three times to return to the  
main screen.  
If you decide to cancel, press [FINDER] before  
you press [ ].  
4. Press [FINDER] to return to the main screen.  
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Handling Files and Folders  
Renaming a File  
• On the R-05, you can only rename file names  
that consist of ASCII characters (single-byte  
alphanumeric characters). You cannot rename  
a file name that contains double-byte  
characters such as Japanese.  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file or folder.  
2. Choose “Rename.”  
3. Use [  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
Characters that can be used  
position of the character that you want to  
change.  
(space) ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , – . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y  
Z ] ^ _ `  
fig.rename-3-1.eps_80  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { }  
• Press [REVERB] to insert a space, and press  
[SPEED] to delete a character.  
• If you decide to cancel, press [FINDER] before  
4. Use [  
press [  
]/[  
] to change the character, and  
pressing [  
].  
] to confirm your choice.  
fig.rename-3-2.eps_80  
• If an identical name already exists, the display  
will indicate “Already Exists.” Please specify a  
different name.  
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Moving a File  
• If you select “Root,” the file will be moved to  
the top level (the root folder) of the R-05’s card.  
If you select a folder, the file will be moved into  
that folder.  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file.  
2. Choose “Move.”  
• If you want to select a folder that’s inside a  
folder (i.e., a lower-level folder), select that  
3. Use [  
]/[  
] to select the move  
].  
destination, and then press [  
folder and then press [  
higher-level folder, press [  
]. To select a  
].  
fig  
• If you decide to cancel, press [FINDER] before  
pressing [ ].  
“File structure on the R-05’s SD card” (p. 74)  
You can’t perform the Move operation if there’s  
insufficient free space on the SD card.  
4. Press [FINDER] to return to the main screen.  
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Copying a File  
• If you select “Root,” the file will be copied to  
the top level (the root folder) of the R-05’s card.  
If you select a folder, the file will be copied to  
that folder.  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file.  
2. Choose “Copy.”  
“File structure on the R-05’s SD card” (p. 74)  
3. Use [  
]/[  
] to select the copy  
].  
• If you want to select a folder that’s inside a  
folder (i.e., a lower-level folder), select that  
destination, and press [  
fig  
folder and then press [  
higher-level folder, press [  
]. To select a  
].  
• If you decide to cancel, press [FINDER] before  
pressing [ ].  
4. Press [FINDER] to return to the main screen.  
If you copy a file within the same folder, “-1” will  
be appended to the name of the copied file.  
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4. When the confirmation message appears,  
press [ ] to confirm the operation.  
Dividing a File  
fig  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file.  
2. Choose “Divide.”  
3. Use [  
]/[  
] and [  
]/[  
] to play,  
fast-forward, and rewind through the file to  
find the point at which you want to divide it.  
When you’ve specified the point at which to  
If the Save Original File setting (p. 93) is turned  
on, each divided file will be saved as a new file. In  
this case, the new files will have “-1” and “-2”  
automatically appended to their name. The  
original file will remain unchanged. If the original  
file is named R05_001.WAV, new files named  
R05_001-1.WAV and R05_001-2.WAV will be  
created.  
divide the file, press [  
].  
fig  
If the SD card contains insufficient free space, the  
message “SD Card Full” will appear, and the  
Divide operation cannot be executed.  
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Handling Files and Folders  
Combining Files  
• If the Save Original File setting (p. 93) is turned  
on, the combined file will be saved as a new  
file. In this case, the new file will have “-1”  
automatically appended to its name. The  
original file will remain unchanged. If the  
original file is named R05_0001.WAV, the  
combined file will be created with the name  
R05_0001-1.WAV.  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file.  
2. Choose “Combine.”  
3. Select the file that will be combined with the  
currently selected file.  
Use [  
to join to the end of the file selected in step 1,  
and then press [ ].  
]/[  
] to select the file that you want  
• You can’t combine files that have a different  
sampling rate or Rec Mode.  
fig  
• If the SD card does not have enough free space,  
the message “SD Card Full” will appear, and the  
Combine operation cannot be executed.  
• You can’t combine files if the result would  
exceed a file size of 2 GB.  
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fig  
Deleting Unwanted Portions of a File  
(Trim)  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file.  
2. Choose “Trim.”  
5. When the confirmation message appears,  
press [  
] to confirm the operation.  
fig  
3. Use [  
]/[  
] and [  
]/[  
] to find the  
Start Point of the region that you want to  
keep. When you’ve found the desired Start  
Point, press [  
].  
fig  
If the Save Original File setting (p. 93) is turned  
on, the trimmed file will be saved as a new file. In  
this case, the new file will have “-1” automatically  
appended to its name. The original file will  
remain unchanged. If the original file is named  
R05_001.WAV, the trimmed file will be created  
with the name R05_001-1.WAV.  
4. Use [  
]/[  
] and [  
]/[  
] to find the  
End Point of the region that you want to keep.  
When you’ve found the desired End Point,  
press [  
].  
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(Default in bold)  
64 kbps  
96 kbps  
Creating an MP3 File  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select the WAV file that  
you want to convert to MP3.  
128 kbps  
160 kbps  
192 kbps  
224 kbps  
320 kbps  
Setting  
2. Choose “MP3 Convert.”  
.fig  
Creating an MP3 file will not delete the original  
WAV file.  
3. Use [  
]/[  
] to select the desired MP3  
].  
file mode setting, and press [  
fig  
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3. When the confirmation message appears,  
press [ ] to confirm the operation.  
Repairing a File  
fig.repair-sure.eps_80  
If you inadvertently disconnect the adaptor or  
remove the SD card during recording, the file will be  
damaged and unplayable. In some cases you may be  
able to use the Repair function to make the file  
playable.  
If you decide to cancel, press [FINDER] before  
you press [ ].  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select a file.  
4. Press [FINDER] to return to the main screen.  
2. Choose “Repair.”  
fig  
This menu item is shown only if the R-05 detects  
a damaged file.  
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Press [  
] to enter the folder.  
fig.folder-select2.eps_80  
Creating a Folder  
1. In the “Finder” screen, select the location at  
which you want to create a folder.  
To create a folder at the Root level  
Use [ ]/[ ] to select Root, and press [  
].  
Use [  
]/[  
] to select the folder name  
].  
figroot-select.eps_80  
shown at the top, and press [  
fig  
To create a folder within a folder  
Use [ ]/[ ] to select the folder in which  
the new folder is to be created.  
2. Use [  
]/[  
] to choose “Make Folder,”  
and press [  
].  
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fig.makefolder.eps_80  
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Handling Files and Folders  
3. Press [  
When the confirmation screen appears, press  
] to confirm the operation.  
] to confirm the operation.  
[
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A “New Folder” will be created.  
If you decide to cancel, press [FINDER] before  
pressing [  
].  
4. Press [FINDER] to return to the main screen.  
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Settings for the R-05  
In the “Menu” screen you can make various settings  
for the R-05 itself, such as settings for recording and  
playback, and the date and time.  
1. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen,  
use [ ]/[ ] to choose the desired  
settings category, and then press [ ].  
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Basic procedure  
Access the Finder screen  
Access the Menu screen  
You can’t move to a different screen while a file is  
playing or recording. You must stop playback or  
recording before moving to a different screen.  
If the finder screen is  
shown, cancels the  
operation or returns  
to the previous screen  
If the menu screen is  
shown, cancels the  
operation or returns  
to the previous screen  
Move the cursor up  
2. Use [  
menu setting that you want to change, and  
use [ ]/[ ] to change the value.  
]/[  
] to move the cursor to the  
Change the value (-)  
Move the cursor  
to the left  
Change the value (+)  
Move the cursor  
to the right  
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Confirm  
Move the cursor down  
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Settings for the R-05  
List of settings  
Category  
Menu item / Effect  
Value (default value: bold)  
Sampling Rate  
Specifies the sampling rate for recording (p. 42).  
44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0  
*
You can’t select 88.2 or 96.0 if Rec Mode is set to MP3 or WAV+MP3.  
WAV-16 bit, WAV-24 bit,  
MP3-64 kbps, MP3-96 kbps,  
MP3-128 kbps, MP3-160 kbps,  
MP3-192 kbps, MP3-224 kbps,  
MP3-320 kbps,  
Rec Mode  
Specifies the type of file for recording (p. 41).  
*
You can’t select MP3 or WAV+MP3 if Sampling Rate is set to 88.2 or  
96.0.  
WAV+MP3  
(WAV-16 bit+MP3-128 kbps)  
Recorder Setup  
Pre-Rec  
OFF, ON  
Specifies whether Pre-Rec will be enabled (p. 50).  
File Name  
Date, Name  
Specifies how the file name is to be assigned.  
Auto Rec Start  
Specifies the Auto Rec Start setting (p. 51).  
OFF, 2sec, 5sec, 10sec,  
Level1, Level2, Level3  
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB,  
1GB, 2GB,  
Level1, Level2, Level3  
Split Type  
Specifies the Split Type (p. 56).  
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Settings for the R-05  
Category  
Menu item / Effect  
Value (default value: bold)  
SINGLE, SEQUENTIAL,  
SHUFFLE  
Play Mode  
Specifies the order in which files will play (p. 64).  
Repeat  
OFF, ON  
Specifies whether Repeat will be enabled (p. 64).  
50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 110, 120,  
130, 140, 150  
Speed  
Player Setup  
Specifies the playback speed when [SPEED] is pressed (p. 67).  
Rev Type  
Specifies the type of reverb (p. 68).  
HALL1, HALL2, ROOM, PLATE  
Rev Depth  
Specifies the depth of reverb (p. 68).  
1–10  
Contrast  
1–5–10  
OFF, 1, 2, 3  
Adjusts the contrast of the characters in the display.  
Backlight  
Adjusts the brightness of the display backlight.  
Display Timer  
Display Setup  
Language  
Specifies the time after which the display backlight will be darkened if no OFF, 2, 5, 10, 20  
operation has been performed. (Units: seconds)  
Rec/Peak LED  
Specifies whether the REC indicator and PEAK indicator will also go dark in Normal, Power Save  
conjunction with the Display Timer.  
Selects the language shown in the display.  
English, Japanese  
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Settings for the R-05  
Category  
Menu item / Effect  
Value (default value: bold)  
Auto Power Off  
Specifies the time after which the power will turn off if no operation has  
been performed. (Units: seconds)  
OFF, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60  
Power Manage  
Battery  
alkaline, NI-MH  
Specifies the type of battery that is installed.  
Rehearsal Time  
Manual, 30sec, 1min, 3min,  
5min  
Specifies the length of time that will be used to automatically set the  
recording level (p. 45).  
Rec Monitor Sw  
Specifies whether the audio input will be monitored via headphones  
during recording.  
OFF, ON  
EXT Mic Type  
Mono, Stereo  
Specifies the type of mic that is connected to the mic jack (p. 53).  
Input Setup  
Plug-In Power  
Turn this ON if you’ve connected a plug-in powered mic (a small condenser  
mic that requires power to be supplied, such as used with a computer).  
A voltage of 2.5 V will be supplied (p. 53).  
OFF, ON  
Limiter, AGC  
Specifies the function of the [LIMITER] switch (p. 49).  
Limiter, AGC  
Low Cut Freq.  
Selects the frequency of the [LOW CUT] switch (p. 50).  
100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz  
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Settings for the R-05  
Category  
File Edit  
Menu item / Effect  
Value (default value: bold)  
Save Original File  
Switches whether the original unedited file will be retained when  
executing a file editing operation (Divide, Combine, or Trim).  
OFF, ON  
Date & Time  
Specifies the date and time (p. 30).  
Information  
Displays information about the SD card.  
SD Card  
Format  
Formats the SD card (p. 34).  
Factory Reset  
Resets the R-05 to the factory-set condition.  
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Error Messages  
This section explains the main error messages that may appear in the display.  
Message  
Clock Initialized  
Problem  
Power for the internal clock was lost, so the internal clock has been initialized. Please specify the date  
and time.  
The internal batteries have run low. Please replace the batteries or use an AC adaptor.  
This file is of a format that the R-05 cannot use.  
Battery Low  
Improper Song  
Already Exists  
Song Protected  
Name Too Long  
File System Err  
SD Unformatted  
SD Card Full  
An identically named file or folder exists. Please use a different name to create the file or folder.  
The file is protected. Turn Write Protect OFF before you execute the operation.  
The name is too long.  
There is a problem with the SD card. Format the SD card on the R-05.  
The SD card has not been formatted. Format the SD card on the R-05.  
The SD card has insufficient free space. Copy files to your computer, and free up space on the SD card.  
The file cannot be renamed because the file name contains double-byte characters.  
Cannot Change  
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Error Messages  
Message  
Over 2GB  
Problem  
The file contains too much data.  
Writing to the SD card could not be performed fast enough. Please use an SD card that is known to  
work with the R-05. In some cases, repeated writing and deleting of files may cause the files to become  
fragmented on the SD card, impairing the processing capability. If so, please reformat the SD card.  
SD Card Slow  
The SD card is locked. Remove the SD card and turn off the Lock setting.  
A problem occurred while accessing the SD card. The SD card might be damaged.  
No SD card is inserted. Insert an SD card into the R-05.  
SD Card Locked  
SD Card Error  
No Card  
The operation is not possible because the [HOLD] switch is on. Turn the [HOLD] switch off if you want  
to perform an operation.  
HOLD is ON  
Now Recording  
Now Playing  
AGC is ON  
Currently recording. Stop recording if you want to perform an operation.  
Currently playing. Stop playback if you want to perform an operation.  
Since AGC is on, you cannot operate the input level buttons or the rehearsal function. If you want to  
use these functions, turn AGC off.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience problems, refer to the information provided here.  
If this information does not help you solve the problem, please contact a customer service location listed at the  
end of this manual.  
Problems with Recording  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
If you’re using a monaural mic, only the L (left) channel will be recorded.  
If you use an external mic, check whether the mic is stereo or monaural. In order to  
record onto both channels using a monaural mic, use the “Menu” screen to set the  
external mic type to “MONO.”  
Sound recorded from the  
mic is heard only from the L  
(left) channel  
p. 53  
Recording will not be possible if the SD card has less than 16 kilobytes of free space. Nor  
can you enter recording-standby mode.  
Can’t start recording  
p. 93  
p. 50  
Recording begins at a  
different point than when  
you started  
If Pre-Rec is on, the sound will be recorded starting two seconds before you press the  
[
] button.  
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Problem  
Cause  
Page  
The internal mics cannot be used if a mic, cable, or device is connected to the MIC jack  
or LINE IN jack. If you want to use the internal mics, do not connect anything to the  
other input jacks.  
p. 52  
If a mic, cable or device is connected to the LINE IN jack, the input from the MIC jack will  
be ignored. If you want to use an external mic, do not connect anything to the LINE IN  
jack.  
Can’t use the mic  
p. 52  
If you’re using a plug-in powered mic, you’ll need to turn Plug-in Power on.  
The R-05 does not support phantom-powered mics.  
p. 52  
p. 44  
Recorded sound is  
distorted  
The sound will be distorted if the input level is too high. Adjust the recording level  
appropriately.  
If you inadvertently disconnect the adaptor or remove the SD card during recording,  
the file will be damaged and cannot be played. In some cases you may be able to use p. 86  
the file Repair function to recover it.  
Can’t play back the  
recorded file  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
Recording is not possible if the SD card is not inserted correctly. Turn off the power, and  
re-insert the SD card.  
p. 32  
If the SD card has not been formatted, it will not be recognized, and the display will  
indicate “SD Unformatted.” Please format the SD card.  
p. 34  
The SD card will not work properly unless it was formatted on the R-05. If the card was  
Can’t record  
formatted using a computer, it might have the wrong format. In this case, it might stop p. 34  
immediately after recording is started, or recording might not occur correctly.  
Recording is not possible if the SD card is write-protected (LOCK). Turn off write  
protection.  
p. 36  
Recording will not occur correctly if the recording level specified by INPUT [+] [–] is too  
low. Set the recording level appropriately.  
p. 44  
The R-05 records in stereo. If you connect a monaural mic, a stereo file with the same  
sound on left and right (L, R) tracks will be created even if EXT Mic Type is set to  
“MONO.”  
Recording with a monaural  
mic creates a stereo file  
p. 53  
p. 55  
Volume of the device  
connected to the LINE IN  
jack is too low  
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a built-in resistor? Please use a  
connection cable that does not contain a resistor.  
The R-05 will automatically divide the file if the file currently being recorded exceeds a  
specified size, or if the recording level falls below a specified level. Set the Split Type  
setting to specify the file size or recording level at which the file is to be automatically  
divided.  
File was divided  
unexpectedly  
p. 56  
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Problems with Playback  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
You might not hear the sound if the output volume is too low. Try gradually increasing  
the output volume.  
p. 63  
p. 37  
p. 65  
p. 69  
p. 86  
No sound  
Make sure that your headphones or speakers are correctly connected.  
Make sure that the file name is assigned correctly. The R-05 cannot use files that have a  
name that begins with a “.” (period).  
Can’t play back  
The R-05 can only play files with a file name extension of .MP3 or WAV.  
A damaged file cannot be played. You might be able to recover the file by using the  
Repair function.  
The file Play Mode might be set to shuffle playback (SHUFFLE). If so, the R-05 will  
Unintended files are played randomly select and play the next file. Change the setting back to conventional  
playback (SEQUENTIAL).  
p. 64  
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Troubleshooting  
Other Problems  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected correctly. If you’re using batteries, make  
sure that they are oriented correctly, and not loose in the compartment. If the batteries p. 29  
have run low, install fresh batteries.  
Power won’t turn on  
If the R-05’s power can’t be switched on even though there’s no problem with the AC  
adaptor or batteries, it may have malfunctioned. Please contact a customer service  
location listed on the warranty envelope.  
R-05 is not recognized  
when connected to  
computer  
If no SD card is inserted in the R-05, it won’t be correctly recognized by the computer.  
If no icon appears on your computer’s desktop, make sure that the SD card is inserted p. 32  
correctly.  
“Menu” screen does not  
appear when you press  
[MENU]  
During playback, recording, or recording-standby mode, pressing [MENU] will not  
p. 38  
display the “Menu” screen. Stop playback or recording before you press [MENU].  
If you’re using batteries, the display will be dimmed if no operation is performed during  
the specified Display Timer interval.  
Display becomes dim  
p. 91  
Depending on the Auto Power Off setting, power will turn off automatically if no  
operation is performed for a specified length of time.  
p. 92  
Power turns off  
unexpectedly  
If you’re using batteries, power will turn off when the batteries run low. Please install  
fresh batteries.  
p. 26  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
When you reset the R-05 to its factory settings, all settings made using the “Menu” screen  
or the like will return to their original values. Please make the desired settings again.  
p. 89  
Your settings return to  
their original value  
If the R-05’s power is turned off without using its power switch (e.g., by a battery failure  
or disconnected AC adaptor), the settings you made will return to their original values. p. 89  
Please make the desired settings again.  
R-05 not recognized when The R-05 will not be recognized by your computer if you connect it when the “Menu”  
connected to your  
computer via USB  
screen is displayed, or during playback or recording. Please disconnect the USB cable, p. 70  
and try again.  
Even if the file name extension is .MP3 or .WAV, the display when selecting a file will be  
File name display is slow  
when selecting a file  
slower if the file is damaged, if the file is an invalid file or an unsupported type of MP3,  
or if the file is of a large size. This occurs because the R-05 needs to determine whether  
p. 69  
it is able to play the file.  
If you’re monitoring the recording through open-air type headphones, acoustic  
feedback might occur if the R-05’s mics pick up the sound from your headphones. The  
R-05’s built-in mics are able to detect even faint sound, so keep your headphones away  
from the built-in mics.  
Feedback occurs when  
monitoring through  
headphones  
p. 52  
If the AC adaptor is connected or if batteries are installed, the internal clock will obtain  
its power from those sources. If several days pass with the batteries removed and the  
AC adaptor disconnected, the internal clock will return to its default setting. When you p. 30  
turn on the power in this state, the message “Clock Initialized” will appear. If this  
message appears, please reset the date and time.  
Internal clock is reset  
The SD card must have twice as much free space as occupied by the corresponding  
file(s). It is not possible to join files that would exceed 2 GB in size.  
Can’t divide or join files  
p. 93  
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Specifications  
WAV/MP3 RECORDER: R-05  
Format  
WAV + MP3  
Sampling Rate 44.1/48/ kHz  
Recorder Part  
Bit Depth  
Bit Rates  
16 bits  
128 kbps  
Tracks  
2 (stereo)  
<For Playback>  
Signal Processing  
AD/DA conversion: 24 bits, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz  
Format  
MP3 (MPEG-1 audio layer 3)  
Sampling Rate 32/44.1/48 kHz  
Bit Rates  
32–320 kbps or VBR (Variable Bit Rate)  
Data Type  
<For Recording> * Stereo only  
Format  
WAV  
Sampling Rate 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz  
Bit Depth 16/24 bits  
Format  
Sampling Rate 44.1/48 kHz  
MP3 (MPEG-1 audio layer 3)  
Bit Rates  
Format  
64/96/128/160/192/224/320 kbps  
WAV  
Sampling Rate 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz  
Bit Depth  
16/24 bits  
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Specifications  
Memory Card  
SD Card  
SDHC format compatible.  
Recordable time (approximate)  
Rec Mode  
Units: minutes  
SD card capacity  
2GB  
55  
60  
110  
120  
80  
4GB  
110  
120  
220  
240  
160  
176  
332  
360  
1540  
3990  
8GB  
220  
240  
440  
480  
320  
352  
664  
720  
3080  
7980  
16GB  
450  
490  
900  
980  
670  
735  
1350  
1470  
6450  
16180  
32GB  
900  
980  
WAV (24 bit/96 kHz)  
WAV (24 bit/88.2 kHz)  
WAV (24 bit/48 kHz)  
1800  
1950  
1350  
1470  
2700  
2950  
12950  
32350  
WAV (24 bit/44.1 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/96 kHz)  
WAV  
WAV (16 bit/88.2 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/48 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/44.1 kHz)  
88  
166  
180  
797  
1993  
MP3 (320 kbps/44.1 kHz)  
MP3 (128 kbps/44.1 kHz)  
MP3  
WAV (16 bit/48 kHz)  
+MP3 (128 kbps/48 kHz)  
WAV (16 bit/44.1 kHz)  
+MP3 (128 kbps/44.1 kHz)  
152  
165  
305  
330  
610  
660  
1240  
1345  
2490  
2690  
WAV+MP3  
*
*
Each recording time is approximate. The times may change depending on the card specifications.  
In case that there are plural files, the sum of recording time would be shorter than above.  
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Specifications  
Input/Output  
Audio Inputs  
Input Impedance  
Internal Stereo Microphone  
Mic input (MIC GAIN is H) : 7 k ohms  
Mic input (MIC GAIN is L) : 5 k ohms  
Line input: 8 k ohms  
Mic input  
(Stereo miniature phone type, plug-in powered mic)  
Line input (Stereo miniature phone type)  
Output Level  
20 mW (In case 16 ohms load)  
*
The Internal/External MIC and the LINE IN can’t  
be used at the same time; only the LINE IN is  
effective.  
Recommended Load Impedance  
Audio Outputs  
16 ohms or greater  
Phones (Stereo miniature phone type)  
Frequency Response  
Nominal Input Level (Variable)  
20 Hz–40 kHz  
Mic Input: -33 dBu (MIC GAIN is H, Default input level)  
Mic Input: -15 dBu (MIC GAIN is L, Default input level)  
Line Input: -7 dBu (Default input level)  
USB Interface  
Mini-B type  
*
support USB 2.0/1.1 mass storage device class  
*
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms  
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Effects  
Current Draw  
290 mA  
(Playback only. Excludes playback in 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz.)  
Dimensions  
59.6 (W) x 103.0 (D) x 25.0 (H) mm  
Playback Reverb  
4 types (Hall 1, Hall 2, Room, Plate)  
2-3/8 (W) x 4-1/16 (D) x 1 (H) inches  
Speed Change  
Playback speed change: 50–150% of playback speed  
Weight  
140 g / 5 oz  
*
Playback Reverb and Speed Change can’t be  
used at the same time.  
*
including batteries and memory card.  
Accessories  
Owner’s Manual  
Easy Start Guide  
SD Card  
Others  
Display  
128 x 64 dot graphic display  
Batteries (AA x 2)  
USB cable (Mini-B type)  
Windscreen  
Power Supply  
AC Adaptor, Alkaline dry battery LR6 (AA) type x 2,  
or Nickel-metal hydride battery (HR15/51) x 2  
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*
Expected AA alkaline battery life under  
continuous use:  
Continuous playback: over 30 hours  
(When using headphones)  
Continuous recording: over 16 hours  
(When using internal microphone)  
The battery life indicated above is approximate.  
Battery life will vary depending on the  
environment in which you are using the R-05  
and your method of use.  
962a  
*
In the interest of product improvement, the  
specifications and/or appearance of this unit are  
subject to change without prior notice.  
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Index  
DC IN jack ..................................................................................... 23  
demo songs ................................................................................. 31  
Display ........................................................................................... 20  
Display Timer .............................................................................. 91  
dynamic mics .............................................................................. 54  
A
[A]/[SPLIT] button ...................................................................... 21  
AB Repeat ..................................................................................... 66  
AC adaptor ................................................................................... 29  
AGC .......................................................................................... 48, 92  
Auto Power Off ........................................................................... 92  
Auto Rec Start ...................................................................... 51, 90  
E
EXT Mic Type ............................................................................... 92  
external mic ................................................................................. 52  
B
Backlight ....................................................................................... 91  
Batteries ........................................................................................ 26  
Battery .................................................................................... 26, 92  
Battery compartment ............................................................... 24  
Battery indication ...................................................................... 28  
Battery life .................................................................................... 28  
F
[FINDER] button .................................................................. 20, 75  
File Name ...................................................................................... 90  
files ........................................................................................... 69, 74  
folder ....................................................................................... 74, 87  
Format .................................................................................... 34, 93  
C
H
condenser mics .......................................................................... 54  
Connection  
Higher sampling rates ............................................................. 40  
CD player ............................................................................. 55  
Computer ............................................................................ 70  
Headphones ...................................................................... 37  
Record player .................................................................... 55  
Speakers .............................................................................. 37  
Contrast ......................................................................................... 91  
I
Information .................................................................................. 93  
INPUT [+] [–] buttons ............................................................... 22  
Internal mic .................................................................................. 20  
L
[LIMITER] switch .................................................................. 24, 48  
[LOW CUT] switch ............................................................... 24, 49  
Language ...................................................................................... 91  
D
Date & Time ................................................................................. 93  
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Limiter ..................................................................................... 48, 92  
LINE IN jack .................................................................................. 22  
Low Cut Freq. .............................................................................. 92  
REC button ................................................................................... 22  
REC indicator ............................................................................... 22  
Rec Mode ............................................................................... 41, 90  
Rec Monitor Sw .......................................................................... 92  
Rec/Peak LED .............................................................................. 91  
recording level ........................................................................... 44  
recording times .......................................................................... 43  
rehearsal function ..................................................................... 45  
Rehearsal Time ........................................................................... 92  
Repeat .................................................................................... 64, 91  
Rev Depth ..................................................................................... 91  
Rev Type ....................................................................................... 91  
reverb ............................................................................................ 68  
M
[MENU] button ............................................................................ 20  
[MIC GAIN] switch ............................................................... 24, 47  
Main screen .................................................................... 25, 27, 29  
MIC jack ......................................................................................... 22  
mic sensitivity ............................................................................. 47  
MP3 ................................................................................... 41, 69, 85  
N
NEXT button ................................................................................ 21  
S
P
[SPEED] button .................................................................... 20, 67  
Sampling Rate ............................................................................ 90  
Save Original File ....................................................................... 93  
SD card .......................................................................................... 31  
SD card slot .................................................................................. 23  
Setting the date ......................................................................... 30  
Setting the time ......................................................................... 30  
Speed ...................................................................................... 67, 91  
Split Type ...................................................................................... 90  
Splitting the file .......................................................................... 56  
STOP button ................................................................................ 21  
[POWER/HOLD] switch ............................................................ 23  
PEAK indicator ............................................................................ 20  
PHONES jack ................................................................................ 23  
Play Mode .............................................................................. 64, 91  
PLAY/PAUSE button ................................................................. 21  
Plug-in Power ....................................................................... 54, 92  
Power conservation function ................................................ 28  
Pre-Rec .................................................................................... 50, 90  
PREV button ................................................................................. 21  
R
[REHEARSAL] button ................................................................ 20  
[REVERB] button .................................................................. 21, 68  
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T
time stamp ................................................................................... 30  
Trim ................................................................................................. 84  
Tripod mounting socket ......................................................... 24  
U
USB connector ............................................................................ 23  
V
VOL [+] [–] buttons .................................................................... 22  
W
WAV ......................................................................................... 41, 69  
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This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
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WARNING  
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.  
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