Roland CD 2 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:  
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”  
(Page 4–5; Page 6–8). These sections provide important  
information concerning the proper operation of the unit.  
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a  
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,  
Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual  
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.  
Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any  
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION  
Other Recording  
Methods  
More Functions  
Reference  
3
Introduction  
USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
The  
symbol alerts the user to important instructions  
Used for instructions intended to alert  
the user to the risk of death or severe  
injury should the unit be used  
improperly.  
or 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.  
* 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.  
001 Before using this unit, make sure to read the  
008cBe sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with  
the unit. Also, 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, malfunction, or electric shock.  
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.  
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002cDo not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its  
AC adaptor.  
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003 Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts  
008e  
Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,  
the supplied power cord must not be used with  
any other device.  
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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009 Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,  
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.  
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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!  
004 Never use or store the unit in places that are:  
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct  
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating  
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or  
are  
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010 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 uncomfortable. If you experience  
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should  
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an  
audiologist.  
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);  
or are  
• Humid; or are  
• Exposed to rain; or are  
• Dusty; or are  
• Subject to high levels of vibration.  
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007 Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is  
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011 Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable  
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on  
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.  
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material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind  
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.  
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012b  
101b  
Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC  
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so  
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by  
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center,  
or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on  
the “Information” page when:  
their location or position does not interfere with  
their proper ventilation.  
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102cAlways grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor  
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the  
plug has been damaged; or  
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an  
outlet or this unit.  
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
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103b  
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been  
spilled onto the unit; or  
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.  
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise  
has become wet); or  
• 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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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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014 Protect the unit from strong impact.  
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106 Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on  
(Do not drop it!)  
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015 Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to  
the unit.  
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107cNever handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with  
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.  
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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016 Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult  
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110b  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning  
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the  
outlet.  
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page.  
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118a  
Should you remove screws, keep them in a safe  
place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance  
of them being swallowed accidentally.  
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120 Always turn the phantom power off when  
connecting any device other than condenser mic  
that require phantom power. You risk causing  
damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power  
to dynamic mics, audio playback devices, or other  
devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to  
check the specifications of any mic you intend to  
use by referring to the manual that came with it.  
(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10mA Max)  
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5
Introduction  
IMPORTANT NOTES  
• If you place the unit on a piano or an item of furniture, the  
rubber feet of this unit may discolor or damage the finish  
of the piano. To prevent the rubber feet from causing this  
type of problem, place a cloth under the unit.  
Power Supply  
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  
Maintenance  
401a  
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit  
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth  
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not  
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To  
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a  
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a  
power supply noise filter between this unit and the  
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe  
electrical outlet.  
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.  
302  
402  
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long  
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any  
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a  
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or  
cause for concern.  
deformation.  
307  
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the  
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions  
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
Additional Precautions  
552  
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents  
of data that was stored on a CompactFlash or CD-R/RW  
disc once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no  
liability concerning such loss of data.  
Placement  
351  
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment  
553  
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.  
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s  
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this  
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks  
unit; or move it farther away from the source of  
interference.  
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.  
554  
352a  
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
• This device may interfere with radio and television  
556  
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such  
receivers.  
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you  
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s  
internal elements.  
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  
558a  
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s  
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use  
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about  
those around you (especially when it is late at night).  
559a  
unit, or switch them off.  
• 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.  
• Observe the following when using the unit’s CD-R/RW  
562  
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using  
- Install the unit on a solid, level surface.  
some other make of connection cable, please note the  
following precautions.  
- Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while  
the drive is operating.  
- 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 infor-  
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-  
turer of the cable.  
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.  
355b  
• 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.  
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Handling CompactFlash Cards  
Handling CD-R/RW Discs  
***  
704  
• Carefully insert the CompactFlash card all the way in—  
• DO NOT play a CD-R/RW disc (CD-R/RW disc on which  
track data from a CompactFlash card has been backed up  
until it is firmly in place.  
fig.M512-Insert  
resulting sound may be of a level that could cause  
permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other  
system components may result.  
***  
• Don’t use unusually shaped discs, such as heart-shaped or  
octagonal discs. Doing so may damage the CD-2.  
• Do not bend the disc.  
***  
• Do not drop or stack discs.  
***  
• Do not place heavy objects on a disc, or subject it to strong  
physical shock.  
(801Hchaonlgde)a disc by inserting a finger in the center hole and  
pressing your thumb against the outer edge. Be careful not  
to get fingerprints on, or scratch the recording surface of  
the disc (the green surface).  
705  
• Never touch the terminals of the CompactFlash card. Also,  
avoid getting the terminals dirty.  
707  
• This unit’s memory card slot accepts the CompactFlash  
card. Microdrive storage media are not compatible.  
708  
• CompactFlash cards are constructed using precision  
components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular  
note to the following.  
- 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 use in dusty areas.  
***  
• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed  
- Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or  
vibration.  
vehicle.  
***  
- Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles,  
or other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85˚  
C).  
• Do not keep the disc in the CD-R/RW drive for a long  
time.  
***  
• To protect the disc, keep it in its original case.  
- Do not allow cards to become wet.  
***  
- Do not disassemble or modify the cards.  
• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.  
***  
• When writing a title on the label surface of the disc, use a  
soft-tipped writing implement such as a felt pen.  
***  
Handling the CD-R/RW Drive  
• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from  
***  
inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.  
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from  
vibration.  
***  
• Never use the emergency eject hole to open the disc tray  
while the this unit is operating.  
***  
• Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or  
down.  
***  
When you carry this unit, remove the disc from the  
loading tray.  
***  
• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert  
only discs with into the CD-R/RW drive. Never  
(801Kcheanegpe)your discs clean using a commercially available CD  
cleaner. Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or  
insert any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips,  
coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.  
solvents of any kind.  
***  
• Please read the documentation that is included with your  
CD-R/RW discs.  
7
 
Introduction  
IMPORTANT NOTES (continued)  
Copyright  
851 Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public  
performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part,  
of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public  
performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a  
third party is prohibited by law.  
(852a)  
• This unit is designed for professional use. When using the  
CD-R/RW drive to transfer audio signals, this unit can  
perform recording without being subject to the restrictions  
of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is  
because the unit is intended solely for musical production,  
and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as  
it is used to record works (such as your own  
compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of  
others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits second-  
generation and later copying through a digital connection.  
It is built into MD recorders and other consumer digital-  
audio equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)  
853 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.  
About the License Agreement  
***  
• The CD-2’s CD-writing functionality, and its copying  
functionality are designed to allow you to reproduce  
material to which you have copyright, or material which  
the copyright owner has granted you permission to copy.  
Accordingly, reproduction of Music CD or other  
copyrighted material without permission of the copyright  
owner avoiding technical prohibiting features of second-  
generation and later copying like SCMS or others  
constitutes copyright infringement and may incur  
penalties even in case such reproduction is for your own  
personal use and enjoyment (private use). Consult a  
copyright specialist or special publications for more  
detailed information on obtaining such permission from  
copyright holders.  
8
Introduction  
Check the Included Items  
Check the CD-2 package to make sure it includes these items.  
CD-2  
Blank CD-R disc  
: 700MB  
CompactFlash  
(CF card): 128MB  
* The card is already  
formatted.  
AC Adaptor  
(PSB-3U)  
Card Protector  
(attached to the bottom  
of the CD-2)  
Power Cord  
Owner’s Manual  
Leaflet (“Record Your  
Performance and  
Create a CD”)  
9
   
Introduction  
Main Features  
Easily create an original music CD using only the CD-2  
You can record on three types of media.  
CompactFlash  
(CF cards)  
CD-R discs  
CD-RW discs  
You can create a music CD from selected songs recorded on a CompactFlash card.  
You can create a music CD by directly recording onto a CD-R/RW disc.  
Easily record using the internal mics, and listen back using the  
built-in speakers  
Since stereo mics are built in, you can start recording immediately.  
For hands-free operation, there’s an “Auto Level Control” function which automatically adjusts the input  
Since stereo speakers are built in, you can listen to your recordings right away.  
Connect mics or instruments to directly record a vocal or  
instrumental performance  
You can directly record a performance from mics or instruments (e.g., guitar or digital piano) connected  
to the input jacks.  
The CD-2 provides external mic jacks, a guitar input jack to which a guitar or bass can be connected directly, and line  
input jacks.  
Use mix-recording for even greater possibilities  
You can layer your own vocal or instrumental performance with a song from a music CD.  
While listening to the accompaniment provided by a karaoke CD, you can add your own vocal or instrumental  
performance and record the result to a CompactFlash card.  
Songs you’ve recorded on a CompactFlash card can be layered with additional performances.  
You can build up multi-part instrumental or vocal performances by yourself. For example, while listening to a piano  
accompaniment you’ve previously recorded, you could mix in an additional vocal performance.  
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Convenient practice functions for music lessons  
You can slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch of a song.*  
You can change the playback pitch (key) of a song.*  
You can remove the vocal from the playback of a CD.*  
The CD-2 provides a Center Cancel function that can eliminate much of the main vocal part from a CD so it becomes  
less noticeable. This lets you use your favorite CDs as karaoke CDs.  
You can repeatedly play back a desired section.  
The A-B Repeat function lets you play back a specified section repeatedly.  
* These functions are available only for CD.  
Easy editing with CompactFlash  
You can delete unwanted regions of silence that were recorded before or after the song, or divide a song  
as desired.  
Versatile built-in effects  
You can process your vocal or instrumental performances by applying a variety of effects.  
The CD-2 provides a wide range of effects for a variety of applications, such as for vocals or for guitar/bass.  
You can make a professional-sounding CD.  
The CD-2 provides mastering effects that can add a professional-sounding final touch to your music CD.  
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Introduction  
Panel Descriptions  
Top Panel  
EDIT Button  
Internal Speakers/Internal Mics  
Use this button when you want to edit the tracks of a CF  
card.  
Stereo Speakers  
These are a pair of stereo speakers built into the CD-2.  
MIC L/MIC R  
Stop ( ) Button  
These are a stereo pair of mics built into the CD-2. You can  
use these mics to record.  
Press this button to stop playback or recording.  
Play/Pause (  
) Button  
Press this button to start playback or recording.  
During playback or recording, you can press this button to  
pause. Press it once again to resume playback or recording  
from the location at which you paused.  
If you pause recording, the next track will be started at the  
point you resume recording.  
CompactFlash Operation Area  
Use the controls in this area for operations on a  
CompactFlash (CF card).  
OVERDUBBING Button  
Record ( )/MARKER Button  
Press this button to enter recording-standby mode for  
Use this button when you want to play back a track (song)  
from a music CD or CF card while overdubbing (layering)  
an additional a vocal or instrumental performance.  
a CF card.  
from a Music CD”  
from a CF Card”  
During recording, you can press this button to assign a  
track number.  
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CD WRITE Area  
COMPACT DISC Operation Area  
The controls in this area let you create a music CD from  
CF card tracks.  
The controls in this area let you control the CD-R/RW disc  
or music CD.  
MASTERING Button  
PITCH Button  
This button lets you apply mastering effects to tracks on  
the CF card.  
You can use this button to adjust the pitch (fine  
adjustments of less than a semitone) of the CD playback.  
Pitch”  
TRACK SELECT Button  
This button lets you select the CF card tracks that you want  
to write to a CD-R/RW.  
You can use this button to transpose the key  
(adjustments of a semitone) of the CD playback.  
SPEED Button  
WRITE Button  
This button plays the CD slowly without affecting its pitch.  
This button writes the selected CF card tracks to a CD-R/  
RW disc.  
CENTER CANCEL Button  
This button lets you eliminate (or reduce) the main vocal  
or lead guitar sound from a CD.  
CF Card/CD Common Area  
Playback”  
The controls in this area let you control the media (CF  
card or CD) that you’ve selected as the source.  
ERASE Button  
This button lets you erase previously recorded tracks from  
a CD-RW disc, or to “un-finalize” a disc.  
Previous track/Next track (  
/
) Buttons  
] Buttons  
/
Rewind/Fast-forward (  
You can use these buttons to jump to the beginning of  
FINALIZE Button  
the preceding or the following track. During playback,  
the [Previous track(  
beginning of the currently playing track.  
)] button takes you back to the  
This button finalizes a CD-R/RW disc that you’ve finished  
recording.  
While stopped, press and hold these buttons to rapidly  
Player”  
move to the beginning of the track.  
During playback, press and hold one of these buttons  
EJECT ( ) Button  
to rewind or fast-forward.  
This button opens or closes the disc tray.  
While paused, press and hold these buttons to rapidly  
rewind or fast-forward.  
Stop ( ) Button  
REPEAT: 1/ALL Button  
This button repeatedly plays one track or all tracks.  
This button stops playback from or recording.  
Tracks”  
Play/Pause (  
This button starts playback or recording.  
) Button  
During playback or recording, you can press this button to  
pause. Press it once again to resume playback or recording  
from the location at which you paused.  
If you pause recording, the next track will be started at the  
point you resumed recording.  
When assigning a title a CF card track, this button  
enters a space between characters of the title.  
REPEAT: A-B Button  
This button repeatedly plays back the region you  
specify.  
Record ( )/MARKER Button  
Press this button to enter recording-standby mode for  
Section”  
the CD-R/RW disc.  
During recording, you can press this button to assign a  
When assigning a title a CF card track, this button  
track number.  
deletes a character from the title.  
13  
Introduction  
Panel Descriptions (continued)  
Side Panel (CompactFlash Slot)  
Display  
MIC 1/MIC 2 Jacks  
Mics with XLR-type plugs can be connected to these jacks.  
The display shows various information or messages  
related to the operation you’re performing, such as when  
making various settings or editing tracks.  
LEVEL Meter  
Security Slot (  
)
This indicates the volume level of the track that’s playing  
or the instrument or mic that’s being input.  
You can attach a commercially available security lock  
here.  
Source Name Indication  
PHANTOM Power Supply Switch  
This switch supplies phantom power to the XLR-type  
MIC 1/MIC 2 jack.  
This indicates the name of the currently selected audio  
source.  
TRACK Indication  
This indicates the track number.  
CompactFlash (CF Card) Slot  
You can insert a CompactFlash (CF) card here.  
TIME Indication  
This indicates the elapsed playback or recording time.  
You can switch the time information that is shown  
here.  
If desired, you can attach the included card protector to  
prevent theft of the CF card.  
The track titles of a CF card will be scrolled here.  
Card Eject Button  
Use this button to eject the CF card.  
Icon Indications  
Functions specific to a CD  
Displayed when the playback pitch is being  
CD-R/RW Drive  
altered.  
Displayed when the key is being altered.  
Displayed when the playback speed is being  
Displayed when the Center Cancel function is  
Functions common to both CD and CF  
Disc Tray  
Place the CD in this tray.  
Displayed during 1-track repeat playback.  
CD  
Displayed during all-track repeat playback.  
Displayed during A-B repeat playback.  
Emergency Eject Hole  
You can use this to remove the disc in case of emergency.  
Normally, it is not used.  
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Front Panel  
MIC SELECT Button  
MIC 1/GUITAR Knob  
This selects the audio input source that will be recorded.  
This adjusts the input level of the MIC 1 jack or the  
GUITAR jack.  
EFFECT Button  
This button applies an effect to the audio input source.  
MIC 2 Knob  
This adjusts the input level of the MIC 2 jack.  
TUNER Button  
GUITAR Jack  
Press this button to enter Tuner mode.  
You can connect an electric guitar or bass to this jack. Since  
this is a high-impedance jack, you can connect a guitar or  
bass directly.  
You can use this button to sound a reference pitch.  
MIC 1/MIC 2 Jacks  
DATA Dial  
Mics with phone plugs can be connected to these jacks.  
Use the dial to adjust the value of the setting shown in  
the display.  
METRONOME Button  
When assigning titles to CF card tracks, use the dial to  
This button sounds the metronome.  
choose characters.  
You can use this button to specify a count-in.  
ENTER Button  
Press this to answer “yes” to messages shown in the  
display.  
Timing”  
MENU Button  
EXIT Button  
Use this button to access various functions and settings,  
such as those for adjusting the display contrast or selecting  
the recording mode.  
Press this to answer “no” to messages shown in the  
display.  
Also, this button is pressed to return to a previous screen  
after you’ve modified a setting.  
PHONES Jack  
You can connect a set of headphones to this jack.  
SPEAKER MUTE Button  
This button temporarily silences the internal speakers.  
OUTPUT LEVEL Knob  
This knob adjusts the volume of the internal speakers and  
the headphones.  
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Introduction  
Panel Descriptions (continued)  
Rear Panel  
POWER Switch  
AUX OUT Jacks  
This turns the power on/off.  
Use these jacks to output analog audio signals to an  
external speaker system or electronic piano.  
AC Adaptor Jack  
You can choose the type of audio signal that is sent from  
the AUX OUT jacks.  
Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.  
Cord Hook  
Wrap the AC power adaptor cord around this hook to  
prevent the cord from being accidentally unplugged.  
LINE IN Jacks  
You can connect your electronic piano or keyboard to  
these jacks, and record your performance.  
Adaptor Jack”  
FOOT SW (Foot Switch) Jack  
LEVEL Knob  
You can connect a foot switch (such as the Roland DP-2 or  
BOSS FS-5U; separately available) to this jack. Use it to  
play back, record, or assign track numbers.  
This knob adjusts the input level of the LINE IN jacks.  
MIDI OUT Connector  
This connector transmits MIDI messages.  
If you want to play back SMF (Standard MIDI File)  
data, connect this jack to the MIDI IN connector of  
your external sound generating device.  
16  
Introduction  
Media That Can Be Used with the CD-2  
As its recording media, the CD-2 uses CompactFlash cards (CF cards) and CD-R/RW discs. The functions available for editing or  
deleting songs (tracks) after recording will differ according to the media you use.  
The table below shows the functions that can be used with each type of media.  
Media  
CF card  
CD-R disc  
CD-RW disc  
Music CD  
4x speed  
supported  
4x/8x speeds  
supported  
Logo (use a disc bearing one of the logos below)  
CD-2 function  
Recording  
Playback  
Conventional recording  
Overdubbing  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Record mode selection  
Conventional playback  
Repeat playback  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Special playback (Slow/Pitch/  
Key/Center Cancel)  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
SMF (Standard MIDI File) playback  
Edit tracks  
OK  
OK  
Delete tracks  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Cancel finalization  
Create an original music CD  
Back up a CF card  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Copy an original music CD  
• We cannot guarantee that a music CD created on the CD-2 will play on all CD players. Depending on your CD player’s support  
for CD-R/RW discs, music CDs you create may not play correctly.  
• Even if a disc bears an appropriate logo, recording or playback may not be possible depending on the state of the disc.  
• For details on how to handle CF cards and CD-R/RW discs, refer to the instructions that came with the media you’re using.  
• We cannot guarantee that special discs not conforming to the music CD specification (e.g., “copy-control CDs” or “copy-guard  
CDs”) will play. When using the CD-2 to play a music CD, please carefully read any statements printed on the CD package.  
MEMO  
About CD-R discs  
Use CD-R discs that support 8x speed.  
Example:  
2-48x speed, 1-32x speed  
About CD-RW discs  
Use CD-RW discs that support 4x speed or 8x speed.  
(CD-RW discs that support ultra-speed or ultra-speed plus cannot be used.)  
Example:  
multi-speed CD-RW discs:  
High-speed CD-RW discs:  
1-4x speed, 4x speed  
4-10x speed, 4-12x speed  
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Notes Regarding CompactFlash (CF) Cards  
In this manual, CompactFlash cards are referred to as “CF  
cards.”  
Recording Modes and Maximum Recording Times  
When using a CF card for recording, you can select one of  
three recording modes as appropriate for the desired  
You can purchase CF cards at your local computer dealer or at  
a store that handles digital cameras.  
recording time and audio quality (  
The following table shows the maximum recording times  
possible with each recording mode on various capacities  
of media.  
Specifications  
Supported capacities:  
Maximum recording time (approx.)  
16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB  
Capacity  
Recording mode  
CF Type II card is not compatible.  
Standard  
Long  
WAV  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
3 minutes  
6 minutes  
1.5 minutes  
Recommended CF Cards  
SanDisk, Kingston  
6 minutes  
12 minutes  
24 minutes  
49 minutes  
98 minutes  
12 minutes  
24 minutes  
49 minutes  
98 minutes  
3 minutes  
6 minutes  
12 minutes  
24 minutes  
• Even if recommended CF cards are used, there may be  
cases in which they will not operate correctly.  
Formatting a CF Card  
196 minutes 49 minutes  
A newly purchased CF card or one previously used in a  
computer or digital camera may need to be formatted  
before it can be used with the CD-2.  
196 minutes 392 minutes 98 minutes  
392 minutes 784 minutes 196 minutes  
2 GB  
• The maximum times given above are approximate. The  
actual time may be slightly less depending on how tracks  
have been edited.  
Regarding the CF Card Protector  
You can attach the included card protector in front of the  
CF card slot. This will block the CF card slot, preventing  
the CF card from being stolen.  
• You can view the remaining time in the display.  
• Tracks using differing recording modes may be recorded  
on a single CF card.  
Notes Regarding CD-R/RW Discs  
Recommended Manufacturers: CD-R Discs  
Maximum Recording Times  
Taiyo Yuden Corp., Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.,  
Ricoh Corp., Hitachi Maxell Corp.  
Capacity  
650 MB  
700 MB  
Maximum recording time  
approximately 74 minutes  
approximately 80 minutes  
Recommended Manufacturers: CD-RW Discs  
• The maximum times given above are approximate. The  
actual time may be slightly less depending on the number  
of tracks that are recorded.  
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., Ricoh Corp.,  
Hitachi Maxell Corp.  
• Even if recommended CD-R/RW discs are used, there  
may be cases in which they will not operate correctly.  
• You can view the remaining time in the display.  
• CD-RW discs that support ultra-speed or ultra-speed plus  
cannot be used.  
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Attaching the Card Protector  
You can attach the included card protector in front of the CF card slot to block the slot and prevent theft of the CF  
card.  
To attach the card protector, proceed as follows.  
Turn off the CD-2 and all connected equipment.  
1
• Disconnect all cables from the CD-2.  
NOTE  
Turn the CD-2 upside down, and remove the card  
protector.  
2
When turning the CD-2 upside  
down, place stacks of newspapers  
or magazines to support the four  
corners (or two sides) so that  
stress is not placed on the buttons  
or knobs, possibly damaging  
them. Then, carefully position the  
CD-2 in such a way that its  
buttons and knobs won’t get  
damaged.  
Handle the CD-2 with care, and  
avoid dropping it.  
Card protector  
MEMO  
If you’re not using the card  
1 Use a Philips (+) screwdriver to remove the two  
protector  
screws shown in the illustration.  
To prevent the card protector  
from being lost, leave it fastened  
in its original location (shown in  
the illustration for Step 2).  
2 Pull out the card protector in the direction  
indicated by the arrow.  
MEMO  
Don’t overtighten the screws,  
since this may strip the threads  
and even damage the CD-2.  
Position the card protector as shown in the  
illustration, and fasten it in place using the two  
3
4
1
screws you removed in Step 2 -  
.
Turn the CD-2 right side up.  
19  
   
Introduction  
Connecting Other Equipment  
NOTE  
• 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.  
Front Panel  
Electric guitar  
Electric bass  
Mic  
Headphones  
Side Panel  
Rear Panel  
Foot switch  
AC adaptor  
(PSB-3U: included)  
R
L
To analog output jacks  
R
L
To analog input jacks  
AC cord  
(Included)  
To MIDI IN connector  
To power outlet  
Amp, audio set, etc.  
Electronic piano, keyboard, etc.  
MIDI sound module, etc.  
20  
   
Cautions When Making Connections  
AC Adaptor Jack  
MIC 1/MIC 2 Jacks  
• To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your  
unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to  
avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack,  
anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in  
• This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS)  
type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown  
below. Make connections after first checking the wiring  
diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.  
the illustration.  
fig.CordHook.e  
Cord hook  
Rear panel  
• Howling could be produced depending on the location  
of mics relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:  
The cord of the supplied AC adaptor  
1. Changing the orientation of the mic(s).  
2. Relocating mic(s) at a greater distance from  
speakers.  
3. Lowering volume levels.  
Connection Cables  
• You must not connect a mic to both MIC jacks (XLR-type  
and phone-type) of the same number. Doing so will  
damage the mic and/or the CD-2.  
• When connection cables with resistors are used, the  
volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (MIC  
1, MIC 2, GUITAR, LINE IN) may be low. If this  
happens, use connection cables that do not contain  
resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS-series.  
MIC 1  
MIC 1  
MIC 2  
MIC 2  
Foot Switch  
• If cables are plugged into both the MIC 1 (XLR-type or  
phone-type) and the GUITAR jack, the input from MIC 1  
jack will be cancelled.  
• If you are using a Boss FS-5U, set the polarity switch of  
the FS-5Uas shown in the illustration.  
or  
Priority  
Priority  
Polarity switch  
21  
   
Introduction  
Connecting Other Equipment (continued)  
Connecting Condenser Mics  
If you’re using condenser mics, you must make settings so  
that phantom power is supplied to them.  
NOTE  
• Supplying phantom power to a dynamic mic or an audio  
playback device will cause malfunctions. Also, the CD-2  
cannot be used with devices other than condenser mics  
that require phantom power (such as the BOSS Direct  
Box DI-1).  
Carefully read the owner’s manual for the mic you’re  
using, and be sure to set the phantom power switch  
to “OFF” unless you are using a condenser mic that  
requires phantom power.  
Connecting a mic to the XLR type MIC 1  
(or MIC 2) jack  
1
MEMO  
• Phantom power is not supplied to the phone type MIC 1  
jack and MIC 2 jack located on the front panel. If your  
mic requires phantom power, you must connect the mic  
to the XLR type MIC 1 jack (or MIC 2 jack) located on the  
side panel.  
Turn on the power of the CD-2.  
2
Slide the phantom power switch located  
on the side panel toward the right to the  
“ON” position.  
3
Phantom power switch  
22  
       
Basic Operation  
This section explains how to carry out basic CD-2 procedures, from recording and playback through  
creating a music CD.  
Getting Started  
Recording  
to CF/CD  
Playback  
Creating a  
Music CD  
23  
 
Getting Started  
Basic Operation  
Turning the Power On/Off  
Turning the Power On  
If Other Equipment is Connected to the  
CD-2  
NOTE  
• Once the connections have been completed (  
specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you  
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers  
and other devices.  
Make sure that the device connected to the  
CHECK  
AUX OUT jack is powered off.  
• This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief  
interval (a few seconds) after power up is required  
before the unit will operate normally.  
Minimize the volume of all connected  
devices.  
1
If No Other Equipment is Connected to  
the CD-2  
Turn  
counterclockwise to  
“MIN” (minimum).  
2
3
Turn  
counterclockwise to  
“MIN” (minimum).  
1
2
On the rear panel, press  
.
The power turns on. Once the power is on, the screen  
lights up.  
On the rear panel, press  
.
The power turns on. Once the power is on, the screen  
lights up.  
Power up the device connected to the  
AUX OUT jack.  
4
Turning the Power Off  
If No Other Equipment is Connected to  
the CD-2  
If Other Equipment is Connected to the  
CD-2  
Turn  
counterclockwise to  
“MIN” (minimum).  
Switch off the power on all connected  
equipment.  
1
2
1
On the rear panel, press  
.
Turn  
counterclockwise to  
“MIN” (minimum).  
2
3
The power turns off.  
On the rear panel, press  
.
The power turns off.  
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Adjusting the Screen Contrast  
Temporarily Muting the Sound  
(Speaker Mute)  
If you’ve been using the CD-2 for an extended time, or  
because of external temperature conditions, the characters in  
the screen may seem difficult to read. If this occurs, you can  
adjust the contrast for best visibility.  
You can mute the sound of the internal speakers simply by  
pressing a button.  
For example, you might find this convenient when you need  
to answer the telephone.  
Press  
until “LCD Contrast” appears  
1
in the display, and then press  
.
Press  
.
1
2
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
The button lights, and the internal speaker is silenced.  
• The sound from the headphones is not silenced.  
When you want to once again hear the  
sound, press  
again.  
Turn  
to adjust the LCD contrast.  
2
3
The button goes out, and the volume returns to the  
previous setting.  
• You can adjust this in a range of 1–10.  
MEMO  
• If you’re recording via the internal mic ([MIC SELECT] is  
internal speaker during recording-standby mode or  
while recording, and [SPEAKER MUTE] will light  
automatically. This ensures that the sound being heard  
from the internal speakers will not be recorded by the  
internal mics.  
Press  
twice.  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
HINT  
• You can also adjust the LCD contrast by holding down  
[MENU] and turning [DATA].  
Adjusting the Volume  
Turn [OUTPUT LEVEL] to adjust the volume of the CD-2’s  
speakers and headphone jack.  
softer  
louder  
MEMO  
• If the AUX OUT level is set to “Variable” (  
you can use [OUTPUT LEVEL] to adjust the output level  
of the AUX OUT jacks.  
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Getting Started  
Inserting/Removing a CD  
Inserting a Disc  
Removing a Disc  
Press  
.
Press  
.
1
2
1
The disc tray opens.  
The disc tray opens.  
Place the disc on the disc tray.  
Remove the disc.  
2
3
Place with the label surface  
facing upward  
Press  
once again.  
The disc tray closes.  
• You can also close the disc tray by gently pressing  
the front of the disc tray.  
Disc tray  
Press  
once again.  
3
If the Disc Tray Doesn’t Open  
The disc tray closes.  
If pressing [EJECT ( )] fails to open the disc tray, you can  
forcibly open the tray by pushing a straightened paper clip  
into the emergency eject hole.  
• You can also close the disc tray by gently pressing  
the front of the disc tray.  
• You can also close the disc tray by pressing  
the CD side. When the disc is detected, playback  
will begin automatically.  
on  
NOTE  
Never use the emergency eject hole to open the disc  
tray while the CD-2 is operating.  
• When the disc has been detected, “CD” is indicated  
as the audio source name.  
Switch off the CD-2’s power.  
1
Source name  
In the case of a previously recorded disc or a music  
CD, the total number of songs and the total  
playback time will be displayed when this  
information has been read from the disc.  
Push a straightened paper clip (or similar  
object) into the emergency eject hole.  
2
Total number of tracks Total playback time  
Emergency eject hole  
The disc tray is ejected forcibly.  
Pull out the disc tray, and remove the disc.  
Push the disc tray closed.  
3
26  
               
Getting Started  
Inserting/Removing a CF Card  
Inserting a CF Card  
Removing a CF Card  
NOTE  
• The CD-2’s power must be turned off before removing a  
CF card. Keep the CF card inserted while the CD-2’s  
power is turned on.  
Insert the CF card into the CF card slot.  
1
Carefully insert the CF card all the way in—until it is  
firmly in place.  
If a CF card is removed while the CD-2’s power is on, the  
data in the CF card may be destroyed, or the CF card  
may become unusable.  
Switch off the CD-2’s power.  
1
Press the card eject button located at the  
right of the CF card slot.  
CF card slot  
2
If the CF card cannot be used in its current state  
by the CD-2  
The card eject button pops out.  
The message “Not CD-2 Format. Format?” appears.  
In order to use this CF card with the CD-2, you will  
need to format it.  
Card eject button  
If the CF card has already been formatted  
When the CD-2 recognizes the CF card, “CF” is  
indicated as the source name.  
Press the card eject button once again.  
3
4
• Press the button in until you hear a click.  
The CF card pops out slightly.  
Grasp the CF card and pull it straight out.  
NOTE  
Source name  
In the case of a previously recorded CF card, the  
total number of songs and the total playback time  
will be displayed when this information has been  
read from the CF card.  
• The card eject button may be damaged if you leave it in  
the outward position; be sure to push it back in.  
Total number of tracks Total playback time  
27  
           
Recording to CF/CD  
Recording on the CD-2  
Three Methods of Recording  
Broadly speaking, there are three methods of recording on the CD-2.  
Recording with the CD-2’s internal mics (  
Media that you can record to  
CD-R  
discs  
CD-RW  
discs  
Recording  
CF cards  
Recording from a Connected Mic or Instrument (  
Media that you can record to  
CD-R  
discs  
CD-RW  
discs  
Recording  
CF cards  
Layering a performance with the playback of a music CD or CF card (Overdubbing)  
1 Layering a performance with a song from a music CD (  
For example, if you play back a karaoke CD and sing along, the karaoke accompaniment and your voice will be recorded  
together.  
2 Layering a performance with a song recorded to a CF card (  
For example, let’s suppose you’ve recorded a piano performance onto a CF card. Then, while playing back the recorded  
piano performance, you can sing along and record the piano performance and your vocal together. A new song containing  
the piano and vocal will be created on the CF card.  
Playing  
Music CD  
1
2
Media that you  
can record to  
Recording  
CF cards  
or  
CF card  
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Cautions When Recording on  
a CF Card or CD-R/RW Disc  
When Recording on a CF card (continued)  
Recording Time for One Track (One Song)  
Minimum Recording Rime for One Track  
The maximum length of one track is three hours.  
Each track on a music CD must be at least four seconds  
long. Since the CD-2 creates music CDs from the songs you  
record, it does not allow you to record a track that is less  
than four seconds long.  
If a recording exceeds three hours, a new track division  
will automatically be created.  
The Number of Recording Tracks for One CF Card  
A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on one CF card.  
Pressing [Stop ( )] or [Pause (  
)] will not stop  
recording if less than four seconds have passed since you  
began recording. Moreover, you cannot assign a track  
When Recording on a CD-R/RW disc  
In Case Your Performance is Not Recordable  
Further recording is not possible once you have reached  
the maximum recordable time or the maximum number of  
songs that can be recorded.  
Maximum Recording Times  
Capacity  
650 MB  
700 MB  
Maximum recording time  
approximately 74 minutes  
approximately 80 minutes  
• If there is no more recordable time, the message “CF Card  
Full” or “CD Disc Full” will appear.  
• The maximum times given above are approximate. The  
actual time may be slightly less depending on the number  
of tracks that are recorded.  
• If the maximum number of tracks have already been  
recorded, the message of “CF Track Full” or “CD Track  
Full” will appear.  
This message goes away when you press [ENTER].  
• You can view the remaining time in the display.  
If you’re using a CF card or a CD-RW disc, you can erase  
recording.  
Types of Discs that You Can Record  
CD-R discs  
• Blank CD-R discs  
• Partially recorded (not yet  
finalized) CD-R discs  
When Recording on a CF card  
CD-RW discs  
• Blank CD-RW discs  
Recording Modes and Maximum Recording Times  
When using a CF card for recording, you can select one of  
three recording modes as appropriate for the desired  
• Partially recorded (not yet  
finalized) CD-RW discs  
recording time and audio quality (  
• “Blank disc” refers to an “empty” disc on which nothing  
The following table shows the maximum recording times  
possible with each recording mode on various capacities  
of media.  
has been recorded or stored.  
The Number of Recording Tracks on One  
CD-R/RW Disc  
Maximum recording time (approx.)  
A maximum of 99/98 tracks can be recorded on one  
CD-R/RW disc respectively.  
Capacity  
Recording mode  
Long  
Standard  
3 minutes  
6 minutes  
12 minutes  
24 minutes  
49 minutes  
98 minutes  
WAV  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
6 minutes  
1.5 minutes  
3 minutes  
6 minutes  
12 minutes  
24 minutes  
Recorded Songs  
12 minutes  
24 minutes  
49 minutes  
98 minutes  
When you record on a CD-R/RW disc, a blank space of  
two seconds will automatically be added at the end of each  
track (song).  
Finalization (  
196 minutes 49 minutes  
“Finalization” is a process that can be applied to a CD-R/  
RW disc so that it will be playable by a conventional CD  
player. Once a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc has been  
finalized, it can be played back as a music CD in a CD  
player that supports CD-R or CD-RW playback.  
196 minutes 392 minutes 98 minutes  
392 minutes 784 minutes 196 minutes  
2 GB  
• The maximum times given above are approximate. The  
actual time may be slightly less depending on how tracks  
have been edited.  
No further songs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW disc that  
has been finalized.  
• You can view the remaining time in the display.  
• If you’re using a CD-RW disc, you can remove the  
finalization and add additional material.  
• Tracks using differing recording modes may be recorded  
on a single CF card.  
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Recording to CF/CD  
Recording with the Internal Mics  
Here’s how to record a vocal or instrumental performance via  
the CD-2’s internal mics (see the illustration below).  
2 Press  
enough times to get it to  
You can record to either a CF card or a CD-R/RW disc.  
light in green.  
HINT  
This means that you’ll be recording the sound  
from the internal mics.  
• You can check the amount of time that remains on the  
media.  
• You can increase the amount of free space on a CF card  
or CD-RW by deleting unwanted tracks.  
3 Adjust the input level of the internal  
CF card  
mics.  
• If you’re recording to a CF card, you can select the  
recording mode that’s appropriate for the content you’re  
If Auto Level Control (  
input level of the internal mics will be adjusted  
automatically. You won’t need to adjust the  
internal mic input level.  
recording.  
When the CD-2 is shipped from the factory, Auto  
Level Control is turned “On.”  
MEMO  
• The sound from the internal mics will not be heard from  
the internal speakers. You’ll need to use headphones in  
order to audition the sound from the internal mics.  
If Auto Level Control is “Off,” you’ll need to  
manually adjust the internal mic input level.  
• Since the CD-2 is equipped with highly-sensitive mics,  
undesired sounds such as the operating noise of the CD-  
R/RW drive* or the sound of buttons being pressed may  
be recorded inadvertently.  
If you notice such problems, you can try lowering the  
Press  
.
3
input level of the internal mics.  
• Press the button for the media (CF card or CD) on  
which you want to record.  
*
If you’re recording to a CF card, no CD-R/RW drive  
operating noise will be recorded.  
The button starts blinking red, and the CD-2 enters  
recording-standby mode.  
• Depending on where the CD-2 is positioned in relation  
to the sound source, the recorded sound may not be  
evenly distributed between the left and right speakers. In  
such cases, you can adjust the left/right volume balance  
of the internal mics and record your performance  
Press  
.
4
5
again.  
• Press the button for the media (CF card or CD) on  
which you want to record.  
Recording begins.  
Power up the CD-2.  
1
2
When you’re finished recording, press  
.
• Press the button for the media (CF card or CD) on  
which you have been recording.  
Make preparations for recording.  
A new track is created at the end of the CF card or  
CD-R/RW disc.  
1 Insert a CF card or CD-R/RW disc.  
• If the message “Not CD-2 Format” appears,  
format the card as described in “Preparing a CF  
MEMO  
• A CD-R/RW disc must be finalized before it can be  
played back by a conventional CD player.  
“Make a Disc Playable in a Conventional CD Player”  
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Recording to CF/CD  
Recording from a Connected Mic or Instrument  
This section explains how to connect mics or instruments to  
the CD-2, and record a vocal or instrumental performance.  
You can record to either a CF card or a CD-R/RW disc.  
2 Press  
enough times to get it to  
light in orange.  
HINT  
• The sound from a mic or instrument connected  
to the MIC 1/MIC 2/GUITAR/LINE IN jacks  
will be selected for recording.  
• You can check the amount of time that remains on the  
media.  
• You can have the CD-2 sound a count-in before  
Ensure Accurate Timing”  
• If you’re recording only the sound from a  
device connected to the LINE IN jacks, press  
[MIC SELECT] so it is not lit.  
• You can have recording be started automatically as soon  
as you begin performing.  
instrument connected to the LINE IN jacks”  
• You can delete unwanted tracks to increase the free  
space on a CF card or CD-RW disc.  
3 Adjust the input level.  
CF card  
• If you’re recording to a CF card, you can select the  
recording mode that’s appropriate for the content you’re  
recording.  
Only if you’re recording from connected mics  
4 Specify the panning (stereo position)  
of the mics.  
• You can use a foot switch to start/pause recording.  
In  
Step 2 of “Specifying the function of the foot switch” on  
mics”  
Press  
.
4
• Press the button for the media (CF card or CD) on  
which you want to record.  
The button starts blinking in red, and the CD-2 enters  
recording-standby mode.  
Connect your mic(s) or instrument(s)  
(e.g., guitar or keyboard).  
1
Press  
.
5
6
• Press the button for the media (CF card or CD) on  
which you want to record.  
Power up the CD-2.  
2
3
Recording begins.  
When you’re finished recording, press  
.
Make preparations for recording.  
• Press the button for the media (CF card or CD) on  
which you have been recording.  
1 Insert a CF card or CD-R/RW disc.  
A new track is created at the end of the CF card or  
CD-R/RW disc.  
• If the message “Not CD-2 Format” appears,  
format the card as described in “Preparing a CF  
MEMO  
• A CD-R/RW disc must be finalized before it can be  
played back by a conventional CD player.  
“Make a Disc Playable in a Conventional CD Player”  
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Recording to CF/CD  
Layering Your Performance with a Song from a Music CD  
(Overdubbing)  
While you play back a music CD, you can add your own vocal  
or instrumental performance and record the combined result  
on a CF card. This process is called “overdubbing.”  
Connect your mic(s).  
1
The CF card will contain the following recording.  
Record your vocal while playing the music CD  
Power up the CD-2.  
2
Make preparations for recording.  
3
Music CD + vocal  
The track created by overdubbing  
1 Insert a CF card.  
• If the message “Not CD-2 Format” appears,  
format the card as described in “Preparing a CF  
MEMO  
• The track created by overdubbing will be at the end of  
the CF card.  
• The metronome cannot be used while overdubbing a  
2 Press  
enough times to get it to  
performance with a music CD (  
light in orange.  
• “The sound from the mic connected to the MIC  
1/MIC 2 jacks” will be selected for recording.  
HINT  
• You can check the amount of recording time that  
remains on the CF card.  
• You can increase the amount of free space on a CF card  
by deleting unwanted tracks. Page 58  
3 Adjust the input level.  
• You can use the Center Cancel function to create a  
karaoke CD by removing a vocal from a CD that  
contains a vocal.  
4
Set the panning (stereo position) of  
the mics.  
the Playback”  
*
On some CD tracks (songs), this may not produce the  
desired result.  
mics”  
• You can select the recording mode that’s appropriate for  
the content you’re recording.  
• You can use a foot switch to start/pause recording.  
In  
Step 2 of “Specifying the function of the foot switch” on  
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Prepare the music CD.  
Press  
on the CF card side.  
4
6
The music CD track you selected in Step 4 begins  
playing, and recording on the CF card begins  
simultaneously. Record your vocal or instrumental  
performance.  
1 Insert the music CD.  
• If you’re overdubbing with a song from a music CD,  
the upper right of the screen will indicate  
“CDCF.”  
2 Press  
on the CD side.  
The CD is selected as the source.  
3 Press  
or  
to select the track  
that you want to play back.  
When the music CD track ends, recording ends  
automatically (the music CD stops playing).  
4
Adjust the playback level of the music  
CD.  
A new track is created at the end of the CF card.  
MEMO  
• If you decide to stop recording midway through the  
track, press  
on the CF card side.  
If necessary, you can also adjust the input level of  
the mic or guitar so that the overall balance is  
appropriate (Step 3- 3 ).  
HINT  
• You can connect an instrument instead of a mic, and  
overdub your own instrumental performance along with  
the playback from a “minus-one” CD.  
Repeatedly press  
until “CD CF”  
5
• You can also use the internal mics for recording instead  
of connecting a mic.  
appears in the display.  
Now you are ready for overdubbing.  
If you’re recording using the internal mics, you won’t  
hear any sound from the internal speakers. You’ll need  
to use headphones to monitor your performance.  
CD track number  
you’re playing back  
CF track number  
you’re recording  
MEMO  
Canceling overdubbing  
To cancel overdubbing, repeatedly press  
[OVERDUBBING] until its indicator goes out.  
You can also cancel overdubbing by pressing  
CF card side.  
on the  
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Recording to CF/CD  
Layering Your Performance with a Song from a CF Card  
(Overdubbing)  
While playing back a previously recorded performance from  
a CF card, you can layer—or “overdub”—another vocal or  
instrumental performance and record the combined result to  
a new track.  
Connect your mic or guitar.  
1
Since you can continue overdubbing parts, you can create a  
song by adding elements one at a time. For example, you can  
start with drums, then add bass, and then a vocal, and so on.  
Power up the CD-2.  
2
The CF card will contain the following.  
Track  
1
1
number  
Drums  
While playing, record the bass  
Make preparations for recording.  
3
Track  
number  
2
1 Insert a CF card.  
Drums + Bass  
Drums  
The track created  
by overdubbing  
2 Press  
enough times to get it to  
MEMO  
light in orange.  
• The new track created by overdubbing is placed at the  
• “The sound from the mic or instrument  
connected to the MIC 1/MIC 2/GUITAR/  
LINE IN jacks” will be selected for recording.  
end of the CF card.  
HINT  
• You can switch the time display to show the remaining  
recording time on the CF card.  
• If you’re recording only the sound from a  
device connected to the LINE IN jacks, press  
[MIC SELECT] so it is not lit.  
• You can select the recording mode that’s appropriate for  
instrument connected to the LINE IN jacks”  
the content you’re recording.  
• You can increase the free space available on a CF card by  
deleting unwanted tracks. Page 58  
3 Adjust the input level.  
• You can have the CD-2 sound a count-in before  
Ensure Accurate Timing”  
Only if you’re recording from connected mics  
4 Set the panning (stereo position) of  
the mics.  
• You can use a foot switch to start/pause recording.  
In Step 2 of “Specifying the function of the foot  
switch.  
mics”  
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Preparing the CF Card  
On the CF card side, press  
.
4
6
7
Recording begins. While you listen to the playback of  
the track you selected in Step 4, perform your  
additional vocal or instrumental part to record it.  
1 Press  
on the CF card side.  
The CF card is selected as the source.  
• If you’re overdubbing with a song from a CF card,  
the upper right of the screen will indicate  
“CFCF.”  
2 Press  
or  
to select the track  
that you want to play back.  
3 Adjust the playback level of the CF  
card.  
When you’re finished recording,  
press  
on the CF card side.  
If necessary, you can also adjust the input level of  
the mic or guitar so that the overall balance is  
appropriate (Step 3- 3 ).  
The newly recorded track is added at the end of the CF  
card. Play back the last track (  
result of your overdubbing.  
Repeatedly press  
until “CF CF”  
5
appears in the display.  
Now you are ready for overdubbing.  
CF track number  
CF track number  
you’re playing back you’re recording  
MEMO  
Canceling overdubbing  
To cancel overdubbing, repeatedly press  
[OVERDUBBING] until its indicator goes out.  
You can also cancel overdubbing by pressing  
CF card side.  
on the  
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Recording to CF/CD  
Settings for Recording  
Preparing a CF Card for Use  
(Formatting)  
Choosing the CF Card Recording  
Mode  
When you use a CF card to record, you can choose one of three  
recording modes as appropriate for the desired audio quality  
and recording time.  
When you insert a CF card, the CD-2 determines if it can use  
the card in its current state. If the message “Not CD-2 Format”  
appears, the CF card will have to be formatted before it can be  
used with the CD-2.  
MEMO  
NOTE  
• You can’t change the recording mode while recording;  
you must choose the desired recording mode before you  
record.  
• You are free to select a different recording mode each  
time you record. Also, a single CF card can hold and  
play back recordings that were made with different  
recording modes.  
Never turn off the power or remove the CF card while  
formatting is being carried out. Doing so may destroy  
the data on the CF card or render the CF card unusable.  
• Formatting a CF card erases all data currently residing  
on the card.  
• The sampling rate is fixed at 44.1 kHz.  
• There is no recording mode setting for a CD-R/RW disc.  
MEMO  
• The included CF card has already been formatted.  
• If the CF card has already been formatted on the CD-2,  
Press  
until “CF Rec Mode” appears  
1
2
you don’t need to format it again. Simply continue using  
it.  
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Insert the CF card into the CF card slot.  
1
The message “Not CD-2 Format. Format?” appears.  
Turn  
to select the desired  
recording mode.  
Standard: Standard recording.  
Normally, you should choose this mode.  
Extended recording.  
Press  
.
2
3
Long:  
This recording mode is suitable for  
recording lectures or live performances.  
The “You’ll Lose Data. Really Sure?” message appears.  
WAV:  
High-quality recording.  
The audio will be recorded as a wave file  
(WAV format). Choose this mode if you  
will be transferring the audio data to  
your computer.  
To format the card, press  
.
• For the approximate recording times available for  
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
Formatting begins. Once the formatting has been  
successfully completed, the following screen appears.  
• If desired, a track you recorded in “Standard” or  
“Long” mode can be converted to a wave file (WAV  
format) after recording.  
Press  
twice.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
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Selecting the Recording Source  
(MIC SELECT)  
Adjusting the Input Level  
Internal Mic  
Select the audio source that you want to record.  
If Auto Level Control (  
adjust the internal mic input level manually.  
Press  
enough times to choose the  
1
audio source you want to record.  
Make sure that [MIC SELECT] is lit green.  
CHECK  
Each time you press [MIC SELECT], its button will  
change color. Press the button until it is lighted in the  
appropriate color, the one corresponding to the audio  
source you want to record.  
MEMO  
• If Auto Level Control (  
level of the internal mics will be adjusted automatically.  
You won’t need to adjust the internal mic input level.  
Lit green  
Lit orange  
Unlit (off)  
When the CD-2 is shipped from the factory, Auto Level  
Control is turned “On.”  
Audio source that will be recorded  
• The sound from the internal mics will not be heard from  
the internal speakers. You’ll need to use headphones in  
order to audition the sound from the internal mics.  
The internal mics  
Lit green  
• Mics connected to the MIC1/MIC2  
jacks  
Lit orange  
• An instrument (guitar or bass)  
connected to the GUITAR jack  
Press  
until “Int MIC Gain” appears in  
1
2
The internal mics or a mic or guitar  
connected to the MIC1/MIC2/GUITAR  
jacks will not be recorded.  
Choose the off (unlit) setting if you’re  
not recording a mic or guitar.  
Unlit (off)  
the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
MEMO  
• If cables are plugged into both the MIC 1 (XLR-type or  
phone-type) and the GUITAR jack, the input from MIC 1  
jack will be cancelled.  
While listening to the sound, turn  
to adjust the input level.  
• If you’re recording from the internal mics ([MIC  
SELECT] is lit green), the sound of the internal mics will  
not be heard from the speakers. You’ll need to use  
headphones if you want to audition the sound of the  
internal mics.  
• You can adjust the input level in a range of 1–50.  
POINT  
NOTE  
For best results, adjust the level so that the level meter  
briefly reaches “-3 dB” when you play strongly or  
speak loudly.  
• You must not connect a mic to both MIC jacks (XLR-type  
and phone-type) of the same number. Doing so will  
damage the mic and/or the CD-2.  
Auditioning the sound of an instrument  
“-3dB”  
connected to the LINE IN jacks  
The sound from the LINE IN jacks is always active,  
regardless of the [MIC SELECT] setting.  
• If you want to record only the sound of an instrument  
connected to the LINE IN jacks, turn [MIC SELECT] off  
(unlit).  
Press  
twice.  
3
• If you don’t want to record the sound of an instrument  
connected to the LINE IN jacks, turn the line input “Off.”  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Sound will no longer be input via the LINE IN jacks.  
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Recording to CF/CD  
Settings for Recording (continued)  
Adjusting the Input Level (continued)  
Temporarily Adjusting the Playback  
Level of a Music CD or CF Card  
MIC 1/MIC 2/GUITAR/LINE IN Jacks  
If you’re playing back a music CD or CF card while recording  
an additional vocal or instrument “layered” onto it (  
CF card to create the correct balance.  
In such cases, you can adjust the playback level of the music  
CD or CF card to create the desired balance.  
Here’s how to adjust the input level of the input jacks (MIC 1/  
MIC 2/GUITAR/LINE IN jacks) to which you’ve connected  
mics or instruments.  
Make sure that [MIC SELECT] is lit orange.  
Press  
for the media (CD or CF)  
CHECK  
*
If you want to record only from a device  
connected to the LINE IN jacks, make  
sure that [MIC SELECT] is not lighted.  
1
2
whose playback level you want to adjust.  
Turn  
to adjust the playback level.  
While you listen to the sound, turn the  
appropriate level knob to adjust the input  
level.  
1
When you turn [DATA], the playback level of the  
music CD or CF card is displayed.  
The different input jacks are controlled by the  
following level knobs.  
“CF Mix Level”  
when using a CF card  
Jack name  
Level knob  
• You can adjust the level in a range of -50– +25.  
• A setting of “0” is the original playback level.  
MIC 1  
GUITAR  
POINT  
* Front panel  
* Front panel  
For best results, adjust the level so that the level meter  
briefly reaches “-3 dB” when the sound from the music  
CD or CF card is mixed with the sound of the mic or  
instrument.  
MIC 2  
LINE IN  
“-3dB”  
MIN  
MAX * Rear panel  
POINT  
For best results, adjust the level so that the level meter  
briefly reaches “-3 dB” when you play strongly or  
speak loudly.  
When you’ve finished adjusting the  
3
playback level, press  
.
• Press the button for the media (CF card or CD)  
you’re playing.  
“-3dB”  
• If you do not operate the [DATA] dial for five  
seconds, you will be automatically returned to the  
previous readout.  
MEMO  
MEMO  
Adjust [OUTPUT LEVEL] so that you can comfortably  
listen to the connected instrument or mic. Adjusting this  
volume will not affect the sound (input level) that’s  
• Noise may occur if you adjust the playback level during  
playback. This is normal and does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
• The playback level setting you adjust here is temporary,  
and will be cleared when you turn off the power. It will  
be returned the original playback level the next time you  
turn on the power. If you want to keep the playback  
being recorded.  
level setting, make settings as described in  
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When Recording from  
Connected Mics (Pan Setting)  
Adjusting the Left/Right Volume  
Balance of the Internal Mics  
“Pan” refers to the left/right position of the sound. On the  
CD-2, the pan of the mics connected to the MIC1 and MIC2  
jacks can be set to left, right, or center.  
When you record via the internal mics, the left and right  
channels of the recorded sound may be perceived as not being  
balanced, depending on the location in which the CD-2 is  
placed.  
When using two mics to record a lecture or band performance,  
you can set the pan to left and right so that the natural  
spaciousness of the sound is captured (i.e., stereo recording).  
For example, if the CD-2 has been placed at an angle relative  
to the audio source you’re recording, the sound from the mic  
that is closer to the audio source will sound louder.  
You can adjust the left/right volume balance of the internal  
mics as appropriate for the location in which the CD-2 is  
placed.  
Press  
until “Ext MIC1/2 Pan” appears  
1
2
in the display, and then press  
.
Make sure that [MIC SELECT] is lit green.  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
CHECK  
Press  
until “Int MIC Bal” appears in  
1
2
the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Turn  
to select how MIC 1 and MIC 2  
are to be panned.  
MIC 1  
Left  
MIC 2  
Right  
Center  
Left  
L/R  
C/C  
R/L  
L/C  
R/C  
C/L  
C/R  
Center  
Right  
Left  
While making sound, adjust the volume  
balance of the L and R channels.  
Center  
Center  
Left  
Right  
Center  
Center  
Adjust the volume balance so that the L and R meters  
show approximately the same level.  
Right  
• Normally, you should choose “C/C” when  
recording a solo performer. You should also choose  
“C/C” if you’re recording from a single mic.  
Choose “L/R” when recording a band  
performance or a lecture.  
• You can adjust the balance from L50–R50. The  
center position (C) indicates that both microphones  
will pick up sound at equal level.  
When set to L50, no sound will be picked up by the  
R channel mic. When set to R50, no sound will be  
picked up by the L channel mic.  
Press  
twice.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Press  
twice.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
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Playback  
Playing Back a CD  
Playing Back at a Slower Speed  
(Slow Playback)  
Insert the CD.  
1
2
You can play back the CD slowly without changing the pitch  
of the sound. This is convenient when you want to play your  
instrument along with a “minus-one” CD, or to learn phrases  
by ear.  
On the CD side, press  
.
The CD is selected as the audio source, and playback  
begins.  
MEMO  
• Slow Playback is a CD-only function. You can’t use it  
with a CF card.  
Elapsed playback time  
HINT  
Currently playing track number  
• When you’re practicing difficult phrases, you may find it  
convenient to use the A-B Repeat function (  
in conjunction with the Slow Playback function.  
MEMO  
• You can switch the time display to show the remaining  
playback time.  
Press  
.
1
Turn  
to adjust the volume.  
The CD speed control screen appears.  
3
To do this  
Perform this action  
Stop playback  
Press the CD  
.
Turn  
to adjust the CD playback  
speed.  
If you press this button while  
stopped, you will return to the first  
track.  
2
3
• You can adjust the speed in a range of -50 (half  
speed) through 0 (normal speed).  
Pause playback  
Press the CD  
.
Press it once again to resume  
playback from the point at which  
you paused.  
Press  
.
Go to the  
beginning  
of a track (Skip)  
Press  
.
Each time you press this button, you  
go back by one track. If you press  
this button during playback, you  
will return to the beginning of the  
track that was playing.  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Thereafter, the CD will play back at the speed you  
specified in Step 2.  
MEMO  
Press  
.
• For some tracks (songs), decreasing the speed might  
Each time you press this button, you  
advance to the next track.  
make the notes more difficult to distinguish.  
Icon indication  
While stopped, press and hold  
Skip between  
songs at  
high-speed  
The speed icon is displayed if you’ve changed the  
playback speed.  
or  
.
During playback, press and hold.  
Rewind/  
fast-forward  
(Search)  
The speed icon disappears if you set the Speed to “0” in  
Step 2.  
: Rewind./  
: Fast-forward.  
Speed icon  
While paused, press and hold  
High-speed rewind/  
fast-forward  
or  
.
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Making Fine Adjustments to the Playback Pitch (Pitch)  
You can make fine adjustments (of less than a semitone) to the  
pitch of the CD playback.  
Press  
.
3
Sometimes when you are practicing your instrument along  
with a CD, you may have difficulty because the CD playback  
is pitched slightly different than your instrument. In such  
cases, you can adjust the CD playback pitch to match your  
instrument.  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Thereafter, the CD will play back at the pitch you  
specified in Step 2.  
Even if you’re using an instrument that is not easily tuned,  
such as an acoustic piano, you can adjust the pitch of the CD  
so that it matches your instrument.  
MEMO  
Icon indication  
The Pitch icon is displayed if you’ve changed the Pitch  
setting.  
MEMO  
The Pitch icon disappears if you set the Pitch to “0” in  
Step 2.  
• Pitch adjustment is a CD-only function. You can’t use it  
with a CF card.  
Pitch icon  
Press  
display.  
until “Pitch” appears in the  
1
2
Turn  
to adjust the CD playback  
pitch.  
• The range of adjustment available for the pitch is  
-50 cents through +50 cents.  
• A setting of “0” produces the original pitch.  
HINT  
• If you have a CD that was recorded at a reference pitch  
of A=440 Hz, and you want to play it back at a reference  
pitch of A=442 Hz, you would set Pitch to “+8.” Refer to  
the table below.  
Pitch setting  
Reference pitch (Hz) after adjustment  
-8  
-4  
0
438  
439  
440  
441  
442  
+4  
+8  
MEMO  
• One cent is 1/100th of a semitone; i.e., a semitone is 100  
cents.  
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Playback  
Playing Back a CD (continued)  
Changing the Key of the  
Playback (Key)  
Removing the Vocal or Lead Guitar  
from the Playback (Center Cancel)  
You can raise or lower the key of the CD playback.  
This can be useful in situations like the following.  
You can remove the main vocal or lead guitar from the  
playback of a CD, or make it less audible.  
This is useful when you want to use a favorite CD to practice  
soloing or to enjoy karaoke.  
• You want to practice flute along with an accompaniment  
CD that was created for alto sax.  
• You want to sing along with a karaoke CD at a key that’s  
easier for you to sing.  
MEMO  
• Center Cancel is a CD-only function. You can’t use it  
with a CF card.  
MEMO  
• Key change is a CD-only function. You can’t use it with a  
CF card.  
Press  
.
1
2
The Center Cancel function is turned on, and the “  
icon appears.  
Press  
display.  
until “Key” appears in the  
1
2
Center Cancel icon  
From this point on, the sound of the main vocal or lead  
guitar is eliminated from the playback.  
• Depending on the track (song) you’re playing back,  
you may not obtain the desired result.  
Turn  
to adjust the CD playback  
key.  
• You can adjust the key in semitone steps over a  
range of -6 through +5.  
When you want to return to normal CD  
playback, press  
again.  
“+” (positive): Raise the key  
“-” (negative): Lower the key  
The Center Cancel function is turned off, and the “  
icon disappears.  
• “0” returns to the original key.  
Press  
.
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Thereafter, the CD will play back at the key you  
specified in Step 2.  
MEMO  
Icon indication  
The Key icon is displayed if you’ve changed the Key  
setting.  
The Key icon disappears if you set the Key to “0” in  
Step 2.  
Key icon  
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Repeatedly Playing Tracks  
(1 Track/All Repeat)  
Repeatedly Playing a Section  
(A-B Repeat)  
You can have a favorite track (or all tracks) play back  
repeatedly.  
You can have a specified section play back repeatedly.  
Repeatedly listening to a section of a song is convenient when  
you’re practicing your instrument along with the song, or  
learning the song by ear.  
Press  
to select Repeat mode.  
HINT  
1
• If you’re learning a difficult phrase by ear, you may find  
Each time you press the button, the Repeat mode  
indication will change as follows.  
it convenient to use the A-B Repeat function together  
with the Slow Play function (  
While a CD is playing, press  
at the  
1
point where you want Repeat Play to  
start.  
No indication  
(All repeat)  
(Repeat off)  
(1 track repeat)  
The starting point (A) of A-B Repeat playback is  
registered, and the point A icon blinks.  
1 track  
repeat:  
The currently playing track, or any  
track you play subsequently, will play  
back repeatedly.  
Point A icon (blinking)  
All repeat: All tracks will play repeatedly. If you  
select this during playback, all tracks  
will play repeatedly, starting with the  
currently playing track.  
Press A-B at the point where you want  
A-B Repeat to end.  
2
The end point (B) of A-B Repeat playback is registered,  
and the A-B region will play back repeatedly.  
Repeat off: The Repeat Play function is cancelled.  
MEMO  
Icon indication  
MEMO  
To cancel Repeat Play  
The A-B Repeat icon is displayed during A-B Repeat  
playback.  
To cancel Repeat Play, press [1/ALL] several times until  
the  
If you open the CD disc tray or cycle the power to the  
CD-2, the icon disappears and the Repeat Play  
function is cancelled.  
/
icon disappears.  
/
A-B Repeat icon  
Canceling A-B Repeat  
During A-B Repeat playback, press [A-B]; the A-B  
Repeat function is cancelled, and you are returned to  
normal playback.  
If you press  
on the CD side, A-B Repeat will be  
cancelled, and the CD playback will stop.  
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Playback  
Playing Back a CF Card  
Repeatedly Playing Tracks  
Insert the CF card.  
1
2
(1 Track/All Repeat)  
You can have a favorite track (or all tracks) play back  
repeatedly.  
On the CF card side, press  
.
The CF card is selected as the source, and playback  
begins.  
Press  
to select Repeat mode.  
1
Each time you press the button, the Repeat mode  
indication will change as follows.  
Elapsed playback time  
Currently playing track number  
MEMO  
• You can switch the time display to show the remaining  
No indication  
(Repeat off)  
playback time.  
to adjust the volume.  
Perform this action  
(All repeat)  
(1 track repeat)  
Turn  
3
1 track  
repeat:  
The currently playing track, or any  
track you play subsequently, will play  
back repeatedly.  
To do this  
Stop playback  
All repeat: All tracks will play repeatedly. If you  
select this during playback, all tracks  
will play repeatedly, starting with the  
currently playing track.  
Press the CF  
.
If you press this button while  
stopped, you will return to the first  
track.  
Repeat off: The Repeat Play function is cancelled.  
Pause playback  
Press the CF  
.
Press it once again to resume  
playback from the point at which  
you paused.  
MEMO  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Go to the  
beginning  
of a track (Skip)  
To cancel Repeat Play, press [1/ALL] several times until  
Press  
.
the  
If you cycle the power to the CD-2, the  
disappears and the Repeat Play function is cancelled.  
/
icon disappears.  
Each time you press this button, you  
go back by one track. If you press  
this button during playback, you  
will return to the beginning of the  
track that was playing.  
/
icon  
Press  
.
Each time you press this button, you  
advance to the next track.  
While stopped, press and hold  
Skip between  
songs at  
high-speed  
or  
.
During playback, press and hold.  
Rewind/  
fast-forward  
(Search)  
: Rewind./  
: Fast-forward.  
While paused, press and hold  
High-speed rewind/  
fast-forward  
or  
.
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Repeatedly Playing a Section  
(A-B Repeat)  
You can also play back wave files (WAV  
format) that have been written to the CF  
card using a computer  
You can have a specified section play back repeatedly.  
Repeatedly listening to a section of a song is convenient when  
you’re practicing your instrument along with the song, or  
learning the song by ear.  
Wave files (WAV format) written to the CF card using a  
computer can also be played back.  
Playback  
Computer  
While a CF card is playing, press  
at  
1
the point where you want Repeat Play to  
start.  
CD-2  
The starting point (A) of A-B Repeat playback is  
registered, and the point A icon blinks.  
Wave files  
(WAV format)  
Point A icon (blinking)  
Wave files (WAV format) that can be played  
The CD-2 can play wave files that meet the following  
conditions.  
Press A-B at the point where you want  
A-B Repeat to end.  
2
16-bit linear/44.1 kHz/stereo/  
filename extension “.WAV” (.wav)/  
Four seconds or longer (approximately 690 KB or  
more)  
The end point (B) of A-B Repeat playback is registered,  
and the A-B region will play back repeatedly.  
MEMO  
Icon indication  
Write-destination directory  
Write the wave file to the “root directory” of the CF  
card.  
The A-B Repeat icon is displayed during A-B Repeat  
playback.  
NOTE  
• We cannot guarantee that the CD-2 will operate  
correctly if you manipulate any directories or files  
that are not related to wave files.  
A-B Repeat icon  
Canceling A-B Repeat  
CF cards that contain recorded data  
During A-B Repeat playback, press [A-B]; the A-B  
Repeat function is cancelled, and you are returned to  
normal playback.  
If you write wave files to a CF card that is being used  
by the CD-2 (i.e., a CF card that already contains  
recorded data), the files will be added following the  
last track in alphabetical order of their title.  
If you press  
cancelled, and the CF card playback will stop.  
on the CF side, A-B Repeat will be  
* File names become track titles.  
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Creating a Music CD  
Creating a Music CD from a CF Card  
Here’s how you can create a music CD by writing tracks from  
a CF card to a CD-R/RW disc.  
Turn  
to select the track that you  
want to write.  
4
NOTE  
• We cannot guarantee that music CDs created by the  
CD-2 will play back on all CD players. Depending on its  
support for CD-R/RW discs, your CD player may be  
unable to play them correctly.  
• You can also press  
or  
to select the track.  
CF card track number and title  
MEMO  
• Two seconds of silence are automatically inserted  
between tracks on the CD-R/RW disc when you create a  
music CD.  
CD track number  
• If you want to audition the selected track, press  
on the CF card side. To stop playback, press  
the CF card side.  
HINT  
on  
• By using a mastering effect (  
eliminate inconsistencies in the volume across the  
various frequency ranges, making the CD more  
professional sounding.  
Press  
.
If you want to use a mastering effect to create a music  
CD, choose the type of mastering effect before you  
5
6
The track you selected in Step 4 is selected as the track  
to be written.  
continue.  
Sounding CD”  
If there are other CF card tracks that you would like to  
write to the CD, repeat Steps 4–5.  
Insert the CF card.  
1
2
When you’ve selected all of the tracks  
that you want to write to the CD, press  
.
Press  
.
The message “CD WRITE. Are You Sure?” appears.  
The “Insert Disc” message appears and the disc tray  
opens.  
To write the tracks to disc, press  
.
7
(If you decide to cancel, press  
The FINALIZE screen appears.  
.)  
Insert a blank or appendable CD-R/RW  
disc.  
3
When the CD-2 recognizes the CD-R/RW disc, the  
following screen appears.  
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If “No” is selected in Step 8  
1 Press  
Choose whether you want to finalize the  
disc.  
8
.
Finalization is a process that makes the newly written  
CD-R/RW disc playable in a conventional CD player.  
(If you decide to cancel writing, press  
.)  
• The CD-2 is able to play back unfinalized CD-R/  
RW discs.  
Writing to the CD-R/RW disc begins.  
When writing has been successfully completed, the  
CD-R/RW disc is ejected and the message “Write  
Completed. Another Disc?” appears.  
When writing is finished, the disc will be  
Yes  
finalized to complete the music CD.  
No further data can be written to a CD-R/  
RW disc that has been finalized, even if  
space remains on the disc.  
However, if you’re using a CD-RW disc,  
you can remove the finalization and add  
additional material.  
If you want to write the same tracks to  
10  
another CD-R/RW disc, press  
.
The disc will not be finalized when writing  
is finished.  
No  
The “Insert Disc” message appears.  
After the tracks have been written, you  
will still be able to add more tracks if space  
remains on the disc.  
You can also perform the finalization step  
later to complete the music CD.  
Insert another blank or appendable CD-R/RW disc,  
close the disc tray, and the “CD WRITE. Are You  
Sure?” message appears.  
Conventional CD Player”  
Return to Step 7 and continue the procedure.  
If “Yes” is selected in Step 8  
If you are finished with writing, press  
.
9
You’re returned to the screen from which you started.  
1 Press  
.
(If you decide to cancel writing, press  
.)  
Play back the CD-R/RW disc you just wrote (  
The message “FINALIZE. Are You Sure?” appears.  
2 To write the tracks to disc, press  
.
(If you want to return to Step 8, press  
.)  
Writing to the CD-R/RW disc begins. After the tracks  
are written, the disc will be finalized.  
When writing has been successfully completed, the  
CD-R/RW disc is ejected and the message “Write  
Completed. Another Disc?” appears.  
What to do if a track is larger than the capacity  
of a CD-R/RW disc  
Creating a music CD using tracks from more  
than one CF card  
See the next page.  
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Creating a Music CD  
Creating a Music CD from a CF Card (continued)  
What to do if a track is larger than the capacity of a CD-R/RW disc  
Even if a track is larger than can be written to a single CD-R/RW  
disc, it can automatically be divided across multiple CD-R/RW  
discs for writing.  
First CD-R/RW disc  
Second CD-R/RW disc  
If you want to automatically divide and write a large track,  
proceed as follows.  
Automatically  
divided  
to be written. A track can be written across multiple discs only  
if the first track specified for writing is larger than can be  
written to a single CD-R/RW disc.  
Track  
• If you specify a large-size track, you will not be able to specify  
more than one track for writing.  
Portion that does not fit  
on first CD-R/RW disc  
After the first CD-R/RW disc has been ejected, the message  
“Insert Disc” will appear. Insert another CD-R/RW disc.  
When the disc is detected, writing will begin automatically.  
Continue inserting additional CD-R/RW discs as directed by the messages that appear.  
When all the data has been written, the message “Write Completed. Another Disc?” will appear. Continue with the  
• CD-R/RW discs that have no more space on them after the track has been written will be finalized automatically. For  
example, if a track is divided across two discs, as in the example shown in the illustration at the upper right, the first  
CD-R/RW disc will be finalized automatically.  
Creating a music CD using tracks from more than one CF card  
If the CD-R/RW disc has not been finalized, you can add tracks from another CF card. If you want to create a music CD  
using tracks from more than one CF card, simply keep adding tracks to a CD-R/RW disc and finalize the disc when you’re  
finished.  
Write to  
CD TRACK 01  
Write to  
CD TRACK 02  
Completed music CD!  
Finalize  
TRACK03  
TRACK05  
CF card  
CF card  
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Creating a Professional-Sounding CD (Mastering Effects)  
When creating a music CD from tracks on a CF card, you can  
apply a mastering effect to eliminate inconsistencies in the  
volume across the various frequency ranges, making the  
music CD more professional sounding.  
Mastering Effect Patch List  
Patch Name  
Mixdown  
Function  
Basic mixdown for CD.  
Final mix of live recording.  
Mix for video or radio narration.  
You can choose one of 25 different Mastering Effect patches.  
Choose the patch that is most suitable for the music CD you  
want to create.  
Live Mixing  
Narration  
Jam Session  
Use for recording a practice or jam  
session in loud rehearsal room.  
MEMO  
OutDoors  
Controls background noise of  
recordings made outdoors.  
• You can’t use a Mastering Effect at the same time as the  
other effects (  
Rock Band  
Low Boost  
Use for pop or rock bands.  
Enhances the low frequency range of  
drums and bass.  
Press  
.
Brighten  
Piano  
Adds crispness and sizzle to the overall  
mix.  
1
2
The Mastering Effect screen appears.  
Use to control the dynamic range of  
acoustic pianos.  
Choir  
Use for vocal ensembles.  
Use for brass ensembles.  
Use for woodwind ensembles.  
Brass  
• If an effect (  
MASTERING? FX will be Off” message appears.  
Woodwind  
Orchestra  
Press the [ENTER] button to turn off the effect; the  
mastering patch screen appears.  
Level control and air for live  
recordings of bands or orchestras.  
Acoustic  
Adds clarity and warmth to strummed  
or plucked acoustic instruments.  
Turn  
to select a Mastering Effect  
patch.  
Mix CD  
Use when compiling tracks from  
different sources for uniform levels.  
CMP+FAT EQ  
Maximized sound level and tonal  
character suitable for dance music.  
• For a list of patches, refer to the table on the right.  
LO&SLOW FLNG Slow modulation effect.  
• If you choose a selection other than “Off,” the  
Mastering Effects will be on, and [MASTERING]  
will light.  
ST CHORUS  
PS:DETUNE  
ST DOUBLER  
Deep and spacious sound produced by  
a chorus effect.  
Pitch-shifted sound added to create  
depth.  
• After selecting a Mastering Effect patch, you can  
play back the CF card to audition the sound of the  
chosen patch.  
Doubling applied to produce a  
spacious sound.  
Mastering Effects applied.  
CHORUS+DELAY Chorus and delay combined to  
enhance the spatial spread.  
1920’s RADIO  
1960’s RADIO  
VINTAGE 45’s  
CLASSIC LP  
Simulates the sound of an antique  
radio that’s not tuned correctly.  
MEMO  
• If you’re using Mastering Effects, it will take longer to  
write the tracks.  
Simulates the sound of a noisy old  
radio.  
The writing time will be approximately 1.5 times the  
length of the tracks.  
Simulates the sound of a 45 RPM single  
played on an antique phonograph.  
• When the tracks have been written, Mastering Effects  
will automatically be turned “Off.”  
Simulates the sound of an LP played on  
a turntable.  
• If you don’t want to use Mastering Effects, choose “Off”  
in Step 2. Alternatively, press the [MASTERING] button  
once again.When MASTERING Effects are “Off,”  
[MASTERING] is unlit.  
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Creating a Music CD  
Make a Disc Playable in a Conventional CD Player (Finalize)  
In order for a CD-R/RW disc you’ve recorded on the CD-2 to  
be playable in a conventional CD player, you must “finalize”  
the disc.  
Insert the CD-R/RW disc that you want to  
finalize.  
1
A finalized CD-R disc or CD-RW disc can be played back as a  
music CD in a CD player that supports CD-R or CD-RW  
playback, respectively.  
CD player that supports  
The CD-2  
Press  
.
CD-R (CD-RW) playback  
2
3
Finalized  
disc  
Playable  
Playable  
Playable  
The “Are You Sure?” message appears.  
Unfinalized  
disc  
Not playable  
NOTE  
• We cannot guarantee that music CDs created by the  
CD-2 will play back on all CD players. Depending on its  
degree of support for CD-R/RW discs, your CD player  
may be unable to play them correctly.  
To finalize the disc, press  
.
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
The disc is finalized. During this process, a timer is  
displayed, counting-down the time until finalization is  
completed.  
MEMO  
• No more data can be written/recorded to a CD-R/RW  
disc that has been finalized, even though there may be  
space remaining on the disc.  
However, in the case of a CD-RW disc, you can remove  
the finalization and add/record additional material.  
Counting-down  
When finalization is completed, the CD-R/RW disc is  
ejected. Your music CD is now ready.  
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Advanced Operation  
This section explains the more advanced functions of the CD-2.  
Other Recording  
Methods  
More Functions  
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Other Recording Methods  
Using the Metronome  
You can sound a metronome—a convenient feature for  
practicing your instrument.  
Setting the tempo.  
3
MEMO  
1 Press  
until “Tempo” appears in  
• The metronome cannot be used while overdubbing a  
the display, and then press  
.
performance with a music CD (  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Press  
.
1
2
The metronome is turned on, and the [METRONOME]  
button blinks.  
2 Turn  
to set the metronome’s  
tempo.  
Setting the sound.  
1 Press  
.
• You can adjust the metronome’s tempo in a  
range of =20–250 (the number of quarter notes  
in one minute).  
“[METRONOME] Sound” appears in the display.  
3 Press  
.
• If [MENU] is pressed while the metronome is  
turned on, the screen to select the metronome  
sound (“Sound”) will appear instead.  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Specifying which beats are emphasized.  
2 Press  
.
4
The following screen appears.  
1
Press  
until “Beat” appears in the  
display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
3 Turn  
to select the metronome  
sound.  
Click: An electronic tone will be heard.  
Bell: A bell will be heard.  
Off: The metronome sound is turned off (the  
[METRONOME] button will continue to  
blink).  
4 Press  
.
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
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Sounding a Count-In to Ensure  
Accurate Timing (Count-in)  
2 Turn  
to choose which  
metronome beats are  
emphasized.  
You can sound a count-in before recording begins.  
This provides a timing reference for your recorded  
performance.  
• A quarter-note will be counted as one beat.  
0:  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
No beats are emphasized.  
Every beat is emphasized.  
MEMO  
Every second beat is emphasized.  
Every third beat is emphasized.  
Every fourth beat is emphasized.  
Every fifth beat is emphasized.  
Every sixth beat is emphasized.  
Every seventh beat is emphasized.  
• If you’re recording from the internal mics (when [MIC  
SELECT] is lit green:  
be heard from the internal speakers. You’ll need to use  
headphones in order to hear the count-in.  
: Each beat is divided into a triplet, and an  
emphasized beat will sound at the beginning  
of each triplet.  
Following Step 5 on left column...  
6
Press  
until “Count-in (Beat)” appears  
: Each beat is divided into sixteenth notes, and  
an emphasized beat will sound on the  
sixteenth note at the beginning of each beat.  
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Press  
twice.  
5
6
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
To stop the metronome, press  
again.  
Turn  
to specify the number of  
beats that will be counted  
before recording begins.  
7
8
The metronome is turned off, and the [METRONOME]  
button becomes unlit.  
Off:  
No count-in will sound.  
1–16:  
The specified number of count-in beats will  
sound.  
MEMO  
Press  
twice.  
How the [METRONOME] button indicates the tempo  
and emphasized beats  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
When the metronome is on, the [METRONOME] button  
will blink in time with the beat. Red indicates the  
emphasized beats, and green indicates the un-  
emphasized beats.  
• If you want to disable the count-in, choose “Off” in  
Step 7.  
When recording with the metronome  
If you’re recording from the internal mics (when [MIC  
heard from the internal speakers in recording-standby  
mode or during recording. You’ll need to use  
headphones in order to hear the metronome.  
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Other Recording Methods  
Automatically Starting Recording When Sound Begins  
You can have the CD-2 start recording when it detects sound  
that is louder than a specified level.  
Press  
twice.  
4
If you start recording the usual way, by pressing a button, a  
length of silence will be recorded until you begin playing your  
instrument. However, if you use the CD-2’s Auto Rec Start  
function, recording will start automatically in response to  
your voice or instrument, letting you record without creating  
a length of silence at the beginning of the track.  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
This completes preparations for automatically starting  
recording.  
Press  
.
HINT  
5
6
• If you record on a CF card, you can delete unwanted  
silence at the beginning of the track after you’re finished  
recording (  
• Press the button that controls the media (CF card or  
CD) to which you’re recording.  
MEMO  
Press  
.
• The Auto Rec Start function will not operate if you’ve  
enabled a count-in (  
count-in “Off.”  
• Press the button that controls the media (CF card or  
CD) to which you’re recording.  
The message “Waiting Signal..” appears, and the CD-2  
enters recording-standby mode.  
Make preparations for recording.  
1
2
• If you’re recording with the internal mics  
Begin playing your instrument.  
7
8
• If you’re recording from a connected mic or  
When the CD-2 detects sound at a level higher than the  
level you specified in Step 3, recording will start  
automatically.  
instrument  
Press  
until “Auto Rec Start” appears  
in the display, and then press  
.
When you’re finished recording,  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
press  
.
• Press the button that controls the media (CF card or  
CD) to which you’re recording.  
A new track is created at the end of the CF card or  
CD-R/RW disc.  
Turn  
to specify the level at which  
recording is to start  
automatically.  
MEMO  
• You can press  
3
to pause recording.  
Recording will begin automatically the next time the  
CD-2 detects sound at a level higher than the level you  
specified in Step 3.  
Off:  
Recording will be started manually.  
-48 dB –  
-6 dB:  
This is the minimum level at which  
recording will start. For example if you  
choose “-6 dB,” recording will start as  
soon as the CD-2 detects any sound  
louder than -6 dB.  
If you pause recording, a new track will be created at the  
point you resume recording.  
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Other Recording Methods  
Assigning Tracks Numbers While You Record  
You can assign a track number while recording, so that  
Using [MARKER] to assign track  
subsequently recorded material will be on a new track.  
numbers  
MEMO  
If several songs are being recorded in succession, such as  
during a live performance, you can assign a track number to  
• You can’t delete a track number once it’s been assigned.  
each song while you continue recording.  
• You can assign track numbers only during recording.  
• The track numbers can be assigned no closer than four  
seconds apart. You can’t assign a new track number less  
than four seconds after assigning the previous track  
number.  
At the point where you want to assign a  
track number during recording, press  
1
.
• You can assign up to 99 track numbers (99 tracks) in one  
CF card or CD-R disc. In case of a CD-RW disc, you can  
assign up to 98 track numbers (98 tracks).  
• Press the button that controls the media (CF card or  
CD) to which you’re recording.  
The track number is incremented, and the material that  
follows will be recorded as on that track.  
When you assign track numbers to a CD-R/RW disc  
• When you assign a track number, two seconds of silence  
is automatically inserted in front of the new track  
number.  
HINT  
• You can also use a foot switch to assign track numbers.  
foot switch at the appropriate moment during recording.  
Track number Track number  
Performance  
A
B
C
Track number  
B
Track number  
C
CD-R/RW  
Disc  
A
Silence (two seconds)  
• You can’t assign another track number while the  
following message is displayed. However, recording will  
continue.  
This message indicates that the track number is being  
written to the CD-R/RW disc.  
HINT  
• Tracks recorded on a CF card can be split afterward as  
desired.  
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Other Recording Methods  
Assigning Tracks Numbers While You Record (continued)  
Assigning Track Numbers at Specified Intervals  
When making a long recording such as a lecture, you can  
automatically assign track numbers at fixed time intervals to  
divide the recording into tracks. If you’ve assigned track  
numbers, it will be easier to find a desired location in the  
recording.  
Turn  
to specify the time interval  
at which track numbers are  
to be assigned.  
5
• You can specify a time interval of 5 min–15 min  
(minutes).  
Press  
until “Auto Marker” appears in  
1
2
the display, and then press  
.
Press  
twice.  
6
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Subsequently, when you begin recording, track  
numbers will automatically be assigned at every time  
interval you’ve specified in Step 3.  
• To defeat this setting, choose “Off” in Step 2.  
Turn  
to select “Time.”  
Off:  
Track numbers will be assigned at the  
points where you press  
recording.  
while  
Time:  
Level:  
During recording, track numbers will be  
assigned at every specified time interval.  
During recording, track numbers will be  
assigned when the sound drops below a  
specified level.  
Press  
.
3
4
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Press  
until “Auto Marker Time” appears  
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
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Assigning Track Numbers When Silence is Detected  
You can have track numbers automatically assigned  
whenever the CD-2 detects a region of silence (longer than one  
second) during recording.  
Press  
twice.  
6
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Subsequently, when you begin recording, the CD-2  
will automatically assign a track number when it  
detects a period of silence; i.e., a period with a level  
that is below the level you specified in Step 3, and that  
is at least one second in length.  
Press  
until “Auto Marker” appears in  
1
2
the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
• To defeat this setting, choose “Off” in Step 2.  
Turn  
to select “Level.”  
Off:  
Track numbers will be assigned at the  
points where you press  
recording.  
while  
Time:  
Level:  
During recording, track numbers will be  
assigned at every specified time interval.  
During recording, track numbers will be  
assigned when the sound drops below a  
specified level.  
Press  
.
3
4
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Press  
until “Auto Marker Lvl” appears  
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Turn  
to specify the level that will  
be considered as silence.  
5
• You can specify the level in a range of -60 dB– -30  
dB.  
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More Functions  
Editing a CF Card  
Eight editing operations such as Delete or Rename are  
provided so songs recorded on a CF card can be edited.  
Erasing All Tracks  
Insert the CF card that you want  
to edit.  
Preparations  
common to all  
CF card editing  
operations  
1
2
The contents of the CF card will change as follows.  
1
2
3
4
Track number  
Press the CF card  
button to  
A
B
C
D
select the CF card as the source.  
Delete  
NOTE  
• You can’t recover a track that you’ve erased. Use caution  
before erasing a track.  
Blank CF card  
Erasing a Track  
Press  
until “ERASE ALL TRACKS”  
1
2
appears in the display.  
The contents of the CF card will change as follows.  
1
2
3
4
Track number  
A
B
C
D
Delete  
Press  
.
1
2
3
Track number  
A
C
D
Blank  
The “Are You Sure?” message appears.  
Use  
or  
to select the track you  
1
2
want to erase.  
Press  
.
3
4
The “Really Sure?” message appears.  
Press  
until “ERASE 1 TRACK”  
appears in the display.  
To erase all tracks, press  
.
Press  
.
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
3
The “Are You Sure?” message appears.  
All tracks will be erased, and then you’re returned to  
the original readout.  
Number of the track  
you’re erasing  
To erase the track, press  
.
4
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
The track will be erased, and then you’re returned to  
the original readout.  
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Assigning a Title to a Track  
You can assign a title of up to 250 characters to each track on  
a CF card.  
Entering characters  
Characters are entered at the location of the cursor. Move  
the cursor and enter the desired characters.  
MEMO  
To move  
the cursor  
• Track titles such as “SNG01_00 SNG02_00 ...  
Press  
or  
SNG99_00” are automatically assigned to each track.  
The cursor will move backward or  
forward.  
Track number assigned  
when recording.  
If there are two or more tracks with  
the same title, a two-digit number  
is appended to distinguish them.  
To choose  
a character  
Turn  
Track title display  
You can show the track titles in the screen. If you’ve  
switched the title display setting “On,” the title will  
appear on screen when you switch tracks. Few seconds  
To insert a  
space  
Press  
A space (blank) is inserted at the cursor.  
Choose the desired character.  
later, the screen returns to the time display.  
To delete a  
character  
Press  
The character at the cursor is deleted.  
Subsequent characters will move forward.  
Use  
or  
to select the track to which  
1
2
you want to assign a title.  
• You can enter the following characters.  
Press  
until “RENAME” appears in the  
display.  
As you turn [DATA] clockwise, the characters will  
appear in the order of A B ... Z [ ...  
Turning [DATA] counterclockwise will cause the  
characters to appear in the opposite order.  
*
A blank space or a “.” (period) cannot be used as the  
first character of a title. If you try to do so, the CD-2  
will delete the first character automatically and use  
the subsequent characters for the track title.  
Press  
.
3
The title entry screen appears.  
If you rename the file on your computer  
Number of the track you’re editing  
The tracks are stored in the root directory of the CF card.  
The files with an extension of “.WAV” and “.DAT” are  
the track files.  
Track title  
The CD-2 uses the filename as the track name. You can  
change the title by renaming the file. This will change the  
order of the tracks on the CF card. Tracks you rename  
will move to a location following the last track.  
Cursor (blinking)  
Enter the title. See “Entering characters”  
in the next column.  
NOTE  
4
5
You must not change the filename extension of  
“.WAV” or “.DAT”.  
We cannot guarantee that the CD-2 will operate  
correctly if you manipulate any directories or files  
with extensions other than “.WAV” or “.DAT”.  
To confirm the title you’ve entered,  
press  
.
• Don’t use double-byte characters (e.g., Japanese) or “~”  
(tilde) in the filename; the CD-2 is unable to recognize  
them.  
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
The title you specified is assigned to the track, and then  
you’re returned to the original readout.  
• The filename must be 250 characters or fewer (not  
including the filename extension).  
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More Functions  
Editing a CF Card (continued)  
Insert the CF card that you want  
to edit.  
1
2
Preparations  
common to all  
CF card editing  
operations  
Trimming Silence from the Beginning of a Track  
Press the CF card  
button to  
select the CF card as the source.  
Use  
or  
to select the track you  
1
2
want to edit.  
Trimming Silent Regions at the  
Beginning and End of a Track  
(Trim In/Out)  
Press  
until “TRIM IN” appears in the  
display.  
When recording an instrumental or vocal performance, you  
might start recording somewhat earlier than the actual  
beginning of the performance and stop recording somewhat  
later than the actual end, so as not to lose any of the  
performance.  
In such cases, there may be an unwanted silence at the  
beginning or end of the track.  
Press  
.
The CD-2 lets you trim such silences from the beginning or  
end of the track, so that the sound will begin the moment you  
start playing the track.  
3
The trim in editing screen appears.  
MEMO  
• If the CF card does not have enough remaining free  
space, you won’t be able to execute the Trim In/Out  
operation.  
Number of the track you’re editing  
Start Point and End Point  
On the CF card side, press  
.
4
5
If you want to trim silent regions from the beginning or end of  
a track, you must first specify the desired Start Point and End  
Point. The silent regions will be trimmed as shown below,  
according to the Start Point and End Point you specify.  
The track will begin playing.  
At the desired Start Point, press  
the CF card side.  
on  
Start Point: The location at which the sound begins.  
End Point: The location at which the sound ends.  
Four seconds of sound preceding the Start Point will  
play repeatedly.  
Beginning of the track  
End of the track  
Delete  
Delete  
Plays repeatedly  
Four seconds  
Silence  
Silence  
Start Point  
End Point  
Start Point  
Beginning of the track  
End of the track  
Turn  
to precisely adjust the Start  
Point.  
6
Start Point  
End Point  
• Turn [DATA] clockwise/counterclockwise to move  
the Start Point forward or backward in small steps.  
MEMO  
• You can’t specify Start Point and End Point locations that  
would cause the edited song to be less than four seconds  
long.  
• Slowly turn [DATA] to adjust the Start Point so that  
you don’t hear the beginning of the sound.  
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Press  
.
At the desired End Point, press  
the CF card side.  
on  
7
8
5
6
The message “Are You Sure?” appears.  
Four seconds of sound following the End Point will  
play repeatedly.  
Plays repeatedly  
Four seconds  
To execute the Trim In operation,  
press  
.
End Point  
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
The Trim In operation will be carried out. Once it’s  
complete, you’re returned to the original readout.  
Turn  
to precisely adjust the End  
Point.  
• Turn [DATA] clockwise/counterclockwise to move  
the End Point forward or backward in small steps.  
• Slowly turn [DATA] to adjust the End Point so that  
you don’t hear the end of the sound.  
Trimming Silence from the End of a Track  
Press  
.
7
8
Use  
or  
to select the track you  
The message “Are You Sure?” appears.  
1
2
want to edit.  
Press  
until “TRIM OUT” appears in  
the display.  
To execute the Trim Out operation,  
press  
.
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
The Trim Out operation will be executed. When it has  
been completed, you’re returned to the original  
readout.  
Press  
.
3
4
The trim out editing screen appears.  
Number of the track you’re editing  
On the CF card side, press  
.
The track begins playing.  
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More Functions  
Editing a CF Card (continued)  
Insert the CF card that you want  
to edit.  
1
2
Preparations  
common to all  
CF card editing  
operations  
On the CF card side, press  
.
4
5
Press the CF card  
button to  
The track will begin playing.  
select the CF card as the source.  
Dividing a Track (Divide)  
Press  
at the approximate location  
where you want to divide the  
track.  
The contents of the CF card will change as follows.  
1
2
Track number  
Track number  
MEMO  
Four seconds of sound preceding this location will  
play repeatedly.  
A
B
3
Divide  
1
2
Turn  
to adjust the precise  
location at which you want  
to divide the track.  
A’  
B
A”  
6
7
• Tracks that follow the location of the division will be  
placed at the end of the CF card.  
Press  
.
• If the CF card does not have enough remaining free  
space, you won’t be able to execute the Divide operation.  
The message “Are You Sure?” appears.  
• You can’t edit a track that is shorter than eight seconds.  
To divide the track, press  
.
8
Use  
or  
to select the track you  
1
2
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
want to divide.  
The track will be divided. When the operation is  
completed, you’re returned to the original readout.  
Press  
until “DIVIDE” appears in the  
The new track is created at the end of the CF card. Play  
display.  
back the last track (  
Press  
.
3
The divide editing screen appears.  
Number of the track you’re editing  
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Converting a Track to a Wave  
File (Wave Convert)  
Formatting a CF Card  
If you turn off the power or subject the CF card to a strong  
physical shock while the CD-2 is operating, the data in the CF  
card may be damaged, and the system may stop operating  
correctly.  
Tracks that were recorded with a recording mode (  
(WAV format) that can be handled by your computer or other  
device.  
If this occurs, re-format the CF card.  
NOTE  
MEMO  
Never turn off the power or remove the CF card while  
formatting is being carried out. Doing so may destroy  
the data on the CF card or render the CF card unusable.  
• The new track produced by this conversion is placed at  
the end of the CF card.  
• If the CF card does not have enough remaining free  
space, you won’t be able to execute the Wave Convert  
operation.  
• Formatting a CF card erases all data currently residing  
on the card.  
Press  
appears in the display.  
until “FORMAT CF CARD”  
Use  
or  
to select the track that you  
1
2
1
2
want to convert into a wave file.  
Press  
until “WAVE CONVERT”  
appears in the display.  
Press  
.
The message “Are You Sure?” appears.  
Press  
.
3
The message “Wave Convert?” appears.  
Press  
.
3
4
Track number of the source  
The message “You’ll Lose Data. Really Sure?” appears.  
Track number of the  
conversion result  
• The message “Already WAV Trk” will appear if the  
track you selected in Step 1 was recorded with a  
recording mode of “WAV,” and you will be  
returned to the original readout. Select a different  
track.  
To format the card, press  
.
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
Formatting begins. Once the formatting has been  
successfully completed, the following screen appears.  
To execute the conversion, press  
.
4
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
The track is converted to a wave file. When the  
conversion is finished, you’re returned to the original  
readout.  
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More Functions  
Erasing Tracks from a CD-RW Disc  
If you’re using a CD-RW disc, you can erase previously  
Erasing All Tracks  
recorded tracks.  
• You can’t erase tracks from a CD-R disc.  
Here’s how to erase all tracks from the CD-RW disc.  
Insert the CD-RW disc from  
which you want to erase  
tracks.  
Preparations common  
to all CD-RW editing  
operations  
MEMO  
• If the CD-R/RW disc has been finalized (  
finalization will automatically be removed when you  
erase all tracks.  
NOTE  
• You can’t recover a track that’s been erased. Use caution  
before executing these operations.  
Press  
until “ERASE ALL TRACKS”  
1
2
appears in the display.  
Erasing the Last Track  
Here’s how to erase the last track recorded on the CD-RW  
disc.  
MEMO  
Press  
.
• If you want to erase a track from a CD-RW disc that’s  
been finalized (  
finalization (  
The “Are You Sure?” message appears.  
Press  
until “ERASE LAST TRACK”  
1
2
appears in the display.  
Press  
.
3
4
The “Really Sure?” message appears.  
Press  
.
The “Are You Sure?” message appears.  
To erase all tracks, press  
.
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
The tracks will be erased. During this process, a timer  
is displayed, counting-down the time until the  
operation is completed.  
To erase the last track, press  
.
3
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
The track is erased. During this process, a timer is  
displayed, counting-down the time until the operation  
is completed.  
Counting-down  
When all tracks have been erased, you’re returned to  
the original readout.  
Counting-down  
When the track has been erased, you’re returned to the  
original readout.  
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Removing Finalization  
You can remove finalization from a CD-RW disc (  
so that the disc can once again be used for recording.  
MEMO  
• You can’t remove finalization from a CD-R disc.  
• Removing finalization will not erase the recorded tracks.  
Press  
until “UNFINALIZE” appears in  
1
2
the display.  
Press  
.
The message “Are You Sure?” appears.  
To remove finalization, press  
.
3
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
Finalization is removed from the disc. During this  
process, a timer is displayed, counting-down the time  
until the operation is completed.  
Counting-down  
When finalization has been removed, you’re returned  
to the original readout.  
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More Functions  
Tuning Your Instrument (Tuner)  
You can use the CD-2’s chromatic tuner function to tune your  
instrument.  
Tune the string so that the left and right  
tuning guides are both displayed.  
4
The tuner function can be used with any of the CD-2’s inputs,  
including the internal mics.  
If the string is tuned within +/-50 cents of the correct  
pitch, tuning guides are displayed in the screen,  
indicating the distance between the actual pitch and  
the displayed note name.  
MEMO  
• You can’t play back or record while using the tuner.  
• The effect (  
the tuner.  
• If you don’t want to hear the sound while using the  
tuner, you can turn down the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob  
Tuning guides  
(
sound (  
When only the right guide  
is displayed:  
Tuning your electric guitar.  
Example  
The pitch is above the  
displayed note name (i.e.,  
sharp).  
Connect your guitar to the  
GUITAR jack.  
1
2
Preparations  
When only the left guide  
is displayed:  
Repeatedly press [MIC SELECT]  
until it is lit orange.  
The pitch is below the  
displayed note name (i.e.,  
flat).  
When both the right and  
left guides are displayed:  
The pitch matches the  
Press  
until “TUNER” appears in the  
1
display.  
displayed note name.  
Repeat Steps 2–4 to tune each of your  
instrument’s strings.  
5
Play a single note on the open string you  
want to tune.  
2
MEMO  
• If you’re tuning a guitar that has a vibrato tailpiece,  
tuning one string may cause other strings to drift out of  
tune.  
The screen will show the name of the closest note to the  
pitch you played.  
If so, start by tuning each string to the approximate  
pitch, and then continue tuning each string in turn until  
they are all at the correct pitch.  
Note name  
• You must cleanly play a single note on only the  
string you want to tune.  
When you’re finished using the tuner,  
6
press  
.
Tune the string so that the correct note  
name for that string appears in the screen.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
• Conventional tuning  
6th  
5th  
4th  
3rd  
2nd  
1st  
string string string string string string  
Guitar  
Bass  
E
A
D
E
G
A
B
E
D
G
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Changing the Tuner’s Reference  
Pitch  
Listening to a Guide Tone While  
Tuning  
You can calibrate the CD-2’s Tuner to another instrument or  
tuning standard by adjusting its “reference pitch.”  
As a tuning aid, you can have the CD-2 sound a guide tone  
from the internal speakers.  
The reference pitch is the frequency of the A4 note. For  
example, this is the pitch of the middle A note on a piano.  
Press  
until “Tone” appears in the  
1
2
display.  
Press  
until “TUNER” appears in the  
1
You will hear the guide tone shown in the screen.  
display.  
Guide tone  
Reference pitch  
Turn  
to select the guide tone you  
want to hear.  
Turn  
to change the reference  
pitch.  
2
3
• You can choose one of 25 chromatic notes in the  
range A3–A5.  
• You can adjust this in a range of 435–445 Hz.  
Tune your instrument to the guide tone.  
When you’re finished adjusting the  
reference pitch, press  
3
4
.
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
To stop the guide tone, press  
.
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
MEMO  
• The reference pitch for the guide tone can be adjusted in  
the Tuner screen ( Page 67).  
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More Functions  
Copying an Original Music CD  
You can use the CD-2 to copy a CD containing your original music.  
Copyright  
• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part,  
of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third  
party is prohibited by law.  
• This unit is designed for professional use. When using the CD-R/RW drive to transfer audio signals, this unit can  
perform recording without being subject to the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is  
because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it  
is used to record works (such as your own compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a  
feature that prohibits second-generation and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders  
and other consumer digital-audio equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)  
• 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.  
About the License Agreement  
• The CD-2’s CD-writing functionality, and its copying functionality are designed to allow you to reproduce material to  
which you have copyright, or material which the copyright owner has granted you permission to copy. Accordingly,  
reproduction of Music CD or other copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner avoiding technical  
prohibiting features of second-generation and later copying like SCMS or others constitutes copyright infringement and  
may incur penalties even in case such reproduction is for your own personal use and enjoyment (private use). Consult  
a copyright specialist or special publications for more detailed information on obtaining such permission from  
copyright holders.  
Workflow to Copy CDs  
MEMO  
When copying a music CD, the CD tracks are stored  
temporarily on the CF card. Then, the temporary tracks  
on the CF card are written to a blank CD-R/RW disc.  
• You can’t copy a CD-R/RW disc that has not been  
finalized (  
• Music CDs that do not contain silence between tracks  
will be copied with two seconds of silence inserted  
between each track (see illustration below). In some  
cases, this may mean that the copy will not be identical  
to the original music CD.  
Your original music CD  
Blank  
CD-R/RW disc  
Original  
Music CD tracks  
Track01 Track02 Track03  
music CD  
CD-R/RW Track01  
Disc  
Track02  
Track03  
CF card  
Silence (two seconds)  
• The music CD tracks stored on the CF card will be  
erased after they have been written to the blank  
CD-R/RW disc.  
NOTE  
• The music CD’s tracks will be stored up to the amount of  
free space available on the CF card. You may not be able  
to copy an entire CD if there’s not enough free space  
remaining. If you use a CF card with 1 GB of free space,  
you will be able to copy an entire music CD.  
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Insert a CF card to hold the music  
CD tracks.  
Preparations  
To proceed copying, press  
.
5
6
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
Press  
until “CD COPY” appears in  
The CD-2 will begin writing the data to the disc.  
1
the display.  
When the data has been written successfully, the  
CD-R/RW disc is ejected and the “Another Disc?”  
message appears.  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
Press  
.
2
3
If you want to write the data to another  
The message “Insert Master CD” appears.  
CD-R/RW disc, press  
.
The “Insert Blank CD” message appears.  
Insert the music CD that you want to copy.  
Insert another blank CD-R/RW disc, and the “CD  
COPY. Are You Sure?” message appears.  
The music CD’s tracks will be stored on the CF card.  
The display will indicate the progress.  
Return to Step 5 and continue the procedure.  
Track currently being copied/  
Total number of tracks to be copied  
If you’re finished writing, press  
.
Progress (per track)  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Play back the newly written CD-R/RW disc (  
When the music CD’s tracks have been stored on the  
CF card, the “Insert Blank CD” message will appear,  
and the music CD will be ejected.  
If the screen indicates “Copy ##/xx Tr. Are  
You Sure?” in Step 3  
The music CD’s tracks will be written as far as the free  
space on the CF card allows. This means that if the CF  
card contains less free space than the amount of data  
from the music CD, you won’t be able to record all of the  
tracks.  
Remove the music CD, and insert a blank  
CD-R/RW disc.  
4
In this case, the message “Copy ##/xx Tr. Are You  
Sure?” will appear. This indicates that of the total  
number of tracks (xx), only track one through track ##  
will be copied.  
When the disc has been detected, the “Are You Sure?”  
message appears.  
Number of tracks to be copied/  
Total number of tracks on CD  
If the display indicates “Short of Capa”  
If the capacity of the CD-R/RW disc is less than the  
amount of data stored on the CF card, the message  
“Short Of Capa” will appear, and the CD-R/RW  
disc will be ejected. Please insert a CD-R/RW disc  
with more writable space.  
Verify the number of tracks for recording, and press  
[ENTER] to continue the procedure. If you decide to  
cancel, press [EXIT].  
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Applying Effects to Your Vocal or Instrumental Performance  
You can apply a variety of effects (acoustical processing) to  
your vocal or instrumental performance.  
Repeatedly press  
to select the  
1
For example, you can apply echo to your vocal, or apply  
distortion to the sound of your electric guitar.  
desired patch group.  
The CD-2 provides a variety of preset patches that are suitable  
for different instruments, and these are organized by category  
into three groups. Use the effect patch that’s appropriate for  
your instrument and situation.  
Each time you press the button, the selection will  
change as follows.  
• If anything other than “Off” is selected, the effect  
will be on and the [EFFECT] button will light.  
DYNAMICS group:  
For various instruments.  
Off  
VOCAL group:  
For vocal/various instruments.  
GUITAR/BASS group: For guitar/bass/guitar + vocal.  
Dynamics  
DYN  
MEMO  
• You can freely select effects regardless of the group.  
• Effects will not be applied to the instrument or audio  
source connected to the LINE IN jacks.  
Vocal  
VCL  
• You can’t use an effect simultaneously with the  
Guitar  
GTR  
Verifying which effects patch is currently selected  
The patch that appears first when you press [EFFECT] is  
the currently selected patch. After noting the name of the  
patch, press [EXIT] to return to the original readout.  
• If the Mastering Effects (  
“Use EFFECT? MST will be Off” message appears.  
• The following effect patches allow you to simultaneously  
apply different effects to a guitar and a microphone.  
When using these patches, set the “Ext MIC1/2 Pan”  
When you press [ENTER], the Mastering Effects  
are turned off, and the effect screen appears.  
parameter to “L/R” (  
to the GUITAR jack and a mic to the MIC 2 jack.  
Turn  
to select the patch you want.  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
JC-120+COMP  
CRUNCH+COMP  
BLUES+COMP  
HVY CM + VO  
S-PZO+DL EFX  
SIM+50msDL  
2
3
Input sound into the CD-2 and you will hear it  
processed by the selected effect. Try out various  
patches while you listen to the result, and choose the  
patch that’s most suitable for your situation.  
SIM+HVY CM  
H-ENH+LNG DL  
Press  
.
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
• If you want to turn off the effect, choose “Off” in  
Step 1. The [EFFECT] button becomes unlit.  
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Backing Up Tracks from a CF Card  
You can back up all tracks (recorded data) from a CF card to a  
Obtain the necessary number of  
1
Preparations  
CD-R/RW disc.  
CD-R/RW discs for the backup.  
If you’re using a high-capacity CF  
card that holds 1 GB or 2 GB, the  
data may be too large to fit on a  
single CD-R/RW disc.  
It’s a good idea to back up important tracks to a CD-R/RW  
disc as a precaution against accidental damage or loss of the  
CF card.  
If so, the backup will span two or  
more discs. Obtain the necessary  
number of CD-R/RW discs before  
you continue.  
NOTE  
• Roland Corporation will take no responsibility for any  
loss of CF card tracks or recorded content that may result  
from failure of the backup operation, and will not be  
liable for any damages resulting from such loss.  
Insert the CF card that you want  
to back up.  
2
Additionally, Roland Corporation does not make any  
guarantee regarding the backed-up data, regardless of  
the performance or the state of the CD-R/RW drive.  
MEMO  
Press  
until “BACKUP CFCD”  
• The backup operation applies to all tracks on the CF  
card. You can’t back up a single specific track.  
1
appears in the display.  
• You can use the following CD-R/RW discs for backup.  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
CD-R  
OK  
CD-RW  
OK  
An unused disc  
A previously recorded disc  
OK *  
*
Once you’ve used a CD-RW disc for backup, no further  
tracks can be added to the backup even if there is remaining  
space on that disc. All data contained on the CD-RW disc  
will be erased before the backup is performed.  
Press  
.
2
3
The “Insert Backup CD” message appears.  
• In order to play or edit data that you’ve backed up to a  
CD-R/RW disc, you’ll need to restore the backup data to  
a CF card.  
If the screen indicates “Insert CD” in Step 4  
Insert the CD-R/RW disc.  
If the CF card contains more data than can fit on a single  
CD-R/RW disc, the backup will be performed across  
multiple CD-R/RW discs.  
When the disc has been detected, the “[ENTER] to  
start” message appears.  
In Step 4, the first CD-R/RW disc will be ejected. Then,  
the message “Insert CD” will be displayed. Insert  
another CD-R/RW disc. When the disc is detected,  
writing will begin automatically.  
As directed by the messages that appear, exchange  
CD-R/RW discs to proceed with the backup.  
To begin the backup, press  
.
• If the backup of a single track spans more than one  
CD-R/RW disc, you will be asked to insert the CD-R/  
RW discs in the correct order when you execute the  
4
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
Recover operation (  
The backup begins.  
We recommend that you label each CD-R/RW disc with  
the correct number to indicate the backup order.  
When the backup is complete, the CD-R/RW disc will  
be ejected, and you’re returned to the original readout.  
If the screen indicates “CD-RW Erase?” in Step 4  
If you are using a previously recorded CD-RW disc, the  
“CD-RW Erase?” message appears.  
If you press [ENTER], the existing data will be erased  
from the CD-RW disc, and then the backup will begin.  
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Recovering Backed-up Data (Recover)  
Here’s how backed-up data from a CD-R/RW disc can be  
recovered to a CF card so that it can be played or edited.  
Use  
or  
to select the track that you  
4
want to recover.  
MEMO  
• Backed-up data can be recovered to a CF card in units of  
individual tracks.  
• If a track with an identical title is recovered, a two-digit  
number will automatically be appended to the title.  
Track title  
• The lower line of the screen indicates the track title  
• You can’t recover data from a CD-R/RW disc if there is  
no free space on the CF card.  
(
• If the backup spans two or more CD-R/RW discs,  
you won’t know which disc contains the track you  
want to recover. You may need to swap discs in  
order to find and select the track you want to  
recover.  
Insert the CF card to which you will  
recover the backed-up data.  
Preparations  
Press [EJECT ( )] to eject the CD-R/RW disc, and  
return to Step 2. Insert another CD-R/RW disc in  
that backup set, and continue.  
Press  
until “RECOVER CDCF”  
1
appears in the display.  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
To recover the track you’ve selected,  
5
press  
.
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
Recovery begins. When recovery is completed, you’re  
returned to the original readout.  
Press  
.
2
3
The message “Insert Backup CD” appears.  
If the screen indicates “Insert CD#” at Step 5  
If the backup of one track spans two or more CD-R/RW  
discs, the “Insert CD #” message appears. (“#” indicates  
the disc number in the backup set.)  
Insert disc number # of the backup set, and press  
[ENTER]. Recovery begins.  
Insert the CD-R/RW disc that contains the  
data you want to recover.  
As directed by the messages, exchange CD-R/RW discs  
as you continue the recovery procedure.  
When recovery has been completed, you’re returned to  
the original readout.  
When the CD-2 recognizes the CD-R/RW disc, the  
following screen appears.  
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Playing SMF (Standard MIDI File) Data  
The CD-2 can play back SMF (Standard MIDI File) data from  
a CD-R/RW disc, and transmit the MIDI data to an external  
MIDI device (sound module or electronic keyboard) to play its  
sounds.  
Insert the CD-R/RW disc that contains the  
SMF data.  
1
• SMF data written on a CF card cannot be played.  
When the CD-2 detects the CD-R/RW disc, the SMF  
screen appears.  
Name of the currently selected directory  
Connection Example  
SMF file name  
• Up to eight characters of the directory or SMF file  
name are displayed.  
CD-2 rear panel  
Directory name:  
eight characters  
L R  
To analog  
output jacks  
File name:  
To MIDI IN connector  
eight characters extension  
MIDI sound module  
Turn  
to select the SMF you want  
to play.  
2
3
Cautions When Creating an SMF Data Disc  
• You can also press  
or  
to select the SMF.  
Please observe the following points when you create an SMF  
data disc for playback on the CD-2.  
Toviewthedirectory  
one level below  
Press  
Press  
.
.
• We recommend that the file names and directory names  
be no more than eight characters long. Double-byte  
characters (e.g., Japanese) are not supported.  
Toviewthedirectory  
one level above  
File name  
Eight or fewer single-byte  
characters + filename extension  
Directory name  
Eight or fewer single-byte  
characters (no filename extension  
allowed)  
On the CD side, press  
.
The SMF will play.  
• Add a filename extension of “.MID” or “.mid” to the  
SMF files.  
• Write the data to the CD-R/RW disc in ISO9660 format.  
• The CD-2 can play only Format 0 SMF files.  
Format 0  
Format 1  
Format 2  
Playable  
Not playable  
Not playable  
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Restoring the Factory Settings (Initialize)  
When you execute the Initialize operation, all settings will  
Parameter Name/  
Function  
Pitch  
Initial Value  
revert to their factory settings. If the CD-2 does not operate as  
you expect even when you follow the steps in this manual,  
you may wish to execute the Initialize operation.  
Button Name  
Pitch  
0
0
0
Key  
Key  
The table on the right shows the factory settings.  
Speed  
Speed  
Center Cancel  
Menu  
[CENTER CANCEL] Off  
LCD Contrast  
Time Display  
Show Track Title  
Foot Switch  
5
Press  
until “INITIALIZE” appears in  
Elapse  
Off  
1
SYSTEM  
the display.  
Play  
On  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
Int MIC Auto Lvl  
Int MIC Gain  
Int MIC Bal  
25  
MIC  
C
Ext MIC1/2 Pan  
CF Rec Mode  
Auto Rec Start  
C/C  
Standard  
Off  
Press  
.
2
3
RECORDING Auto Marker  
Auto Marker Time  
Off  
The message “Are You Sure?” appears.  
5min  
-60dB  
Bell  
120  
Auto Marker Lvl  
Sound  
Tempo  
METRONOME  
Beat  
4
Count-in (Beat)  
LINE IN  
Off  
To execute the Initialize operation, press  
.
On  
CF Mix Level  
0
AUIDO CD Mix Level  
AUX OUT Select  
AUX OUT Level  
Pitch  
0
(If you decide to cancel, press  
.)  
Mix  
Fixed  
440  
The Initialize operation is executed.  
When initialization has been completed, you’re  
returned to the original readout.  
Tuner  
Effect  
Tone  
A4  
Effect Patch  
Off  
Mastering Effect  
Mic select  
Mute  
Mastering Effect  
[MIC SELECT]  
Off  
Off (Unlit)  
Off (Unlit)  
Off  
[SPEAKER MUTE]  
REPEAT [1/ALL]  
REPEAT [A-B]  
Repeat  
Off  
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Other Functions and Settings  
Displaying the Remaining Time  
You can switch the display to show either elapsed time or  
remaining time during playback and recording.  
You can also switch the time display as follows.  
When you press  
from the main screen, the time display  
Press  
until “Time Display” appears in  
1
2
will change as follows.  
the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
While recording or in recording-standby  
mode  
Elapsed recording time  
Turn  
to select the time display that  
will appear in the screen.  
Remaining recording time on the entire  
CF card or CD-R/RW disc  
Elapse: During playback, the track’s elapsed  
playback time is displayed.  
During recording-standby/recording, the  
track’s elapsed recording time is displayed.  
While playing or stopped  
Remain: During playback, the track’s remaining  
Elapsed track playback time  
playback time is displayed.  
During recording-standby/recording, the  
remaining recording time on the CF card or  
CD-R/RW disc is displayed.  
Remaining track playback time  
Press  
twice.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
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Other Functions and Settings (continued)  
Specifying the Function of the  
Foot Switch  
Automatically Adjusting the  
Input Level of the Internal Mics  
(Auto Level Control)  
You can use a separately sold foot switch (such as the Roland  
DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U) to perform the following functions.  
Auto Level Control is a function that automatically adjusts the  
input level according to the loudness of the audio source  
when you record via the internal mics.  
• Start/pause track playback  
• Assign track numbers (only during recording)  
It is convenient to use Auto Level Control when you’re  
recording material that consists mainly of speaking voices,  
such as a lecture.  
You can choose one of the above functions for the foot switch  
to control.  
• When the CD-2 is shipped from the factory, Auto Level  
Control is turned “On.”  
MEMO  
• Connect the foot switch to the FOOT SW jack located on  
the rear panel of the CD-2.  
Press  
until “Int MIC Auto Lvl” appears  
1
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Press  
until “Foot Switch” appears in  
1
2
the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Turn  
to select “On.”  
2
3
Turn  
to choose the function of the  
foot switch.  
Press  
twice.  
Play:  
Performs the same function as  
.
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Alternately start or pause playback each  
time you press the foot switch.  
MEMO  
When in recording-standby mode,  
alternately start or pause recording each  
time you press the foot switch.  
• If you want the recording to retain the original ambience  
of the room, turn Auto Level Control “Off” in Step 2.  
Then, adjust the internal mic input level manually.  
Marker: Performs the same function as  
during  
recording.  
A track number will be assigned at the time  
location where you press the foot switch  
during recording.  
Press  
twice.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
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Adjusting the Output Level from the AUX OUT Jacks  
Choosing the Audio Source that is Output  
from the AUX OUT Jacks  
Adjusting the Output Level of the AUX OUT  
Jacks  
Here’s how to choose the audio source that will be output  
from the CD-2’s rear panel AUX OUT jacks.  
Here’s how to adjust the output level of the AUX OUT jacks.  
Press  
until “AUX OUT Level” appears  
1
2
Press  
until “AUX OUT Select” appears  
in the display, and then press  
.
1
2
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Turn  
to select “Variable.”  
Turn  
to select the audio source  
that is output from the AUX  
OUT jacks.  
Fixed:  
The output level is fixed.  
The audio signal selected for “AUX OUT  
Mix:  
MIC:  
The audio of all sources is mixed and  
output.  
Select” (  
level.  
The audio from the MIC 1/MIC 2/GUITAR  
jacks or the CD-2’s internal mics is output.  
Variable: The [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob will adjust the  
output level.  
LINE:  
CD:  
The audio from the LINE IN jacks is output.  
The audio from the CD is output.  
CF:  
The audio from the CF card is output.  
Press  
twice.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Use the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the output  
level of the AUX OUT jacks.  
Press  
twice.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Electronic piano  
HINT  
• If you want to record your performance on an  
electronic piano together with your voice, make  
connections as shown below so that the sound from  
the mic will also be output from the speakers of the  
electronic piano.  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
At this time, set AUX OUT to “MIC” to prevent a  
feedback loop from occurring between the CD-2 and  
the electronic piano.  
LINE IN  
AUX OUT  
Mic  
MIC 1 or MIC 2  
CD-2  
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Other Functions and Settings (continued)  
Switching the Line Input On/Off  
Viewing the Track Titles  
on a CF Card  
When you’re using mics as well as instruments connected to  
the LINE IN jacks, you may want to temporarily use only the  
mics.  
You can assign titles to the tracks on a CF card (  
If you want to view the track titles, use the following  
procedure.  
If so, you can turn off the line input. Sound will no longer be  
input from the LINE IN jacks, and only the sound from the  
mics will be heard.  
MEMO  
• For wave files (WAV format) written by a computer to a  
CF card (  
Press  
until “LINE IN” appears in the  
1
display, and then press  
.
Press  
until “Show Track Title” appears  
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
1
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Turn  
to select “Off.”  
2
3
Turn  
to select “On.”  
2
3
• Sound will no longer be input via the LINE IN jacks.  
Press  
twice.  
Press  
twice.  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
MEMO  
Subsequently, when you switch tracks on the CF card,  
the track title will be shown briefly, and then the time  
display will reappear.  
• The “Off” setting is temporary, and will be cleared when  
you turn off the power. It will automatically be turned  
“On” the next time you turn on the power.  
If the title is so long that it cannot be displayed at one  
time, it will scroll to display additional characters (up  
to the first 27).  
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Adjusting the Playback Level of  
a Music CD/CF Card  
Here’s how to adjust the playback level of a music CD or CF  
card.  
To adjust the playback level of a music CD  
1
Press  
until “CD Mix Level” appears  
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
To adjust the playback level of a CF card  
Press  
until “CF Mix Level” appears  
in the display, and then press  
.
• You can also select this item by turning [DATA].  
The following screen appears.  
Turn  
to adjust the playback level.  
2
• You can adjust the level in a range of -50–+25.  
• A setting of “0” is the original playback level.  
MEMO  
• For tips on adjusting the playback level, refer to Step 2 of  
Press  
twice.  
3
You’re returned to the previous readout.  
Subsequently, the music CD or CF card will play back  
at the level you specified.  
MEMO  
• You can also change the playback level temporarily.  
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Reference  
Troubleshooting  
If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland Service  
Center.  
Power Supply  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
The power does not turn  
on when you press the  
[POWER] switch.  
Could the AC adaptor plug have been disconnected from the CD-2’s AC adaptor  
jack? Could the power cable have been disconnected from the AC outlet or the AC  
adaptor’s connector?  
Firmly reconnect the AC adaptor and power cable.  
Screen  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
The screen is difficult to  
read  
Depending on the location or environment in which the CD-2 is placed, the screen  
may be difficult to read.  
Readjust the display contrast.  
Unreadable characters  
appear on the screen  
Could the language of the display be set to “Japanese”?  
Change the Language setting to “English”.  
Problems with the Sound  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
No sound  
Could the connections be incorrect?  
Make the correct connections.  
Could the power on the connected equipment (mic, digital piano, etc.) be switched  
off?  
Turn on the power.  
Are condenser mics connected?  
If you’re using condenser mics, turn the CD-2’s phantom power switch “ON.”  
Could the volume of the connected device be turned down?  
Raise the volume of the connected device.  
Could headphones be plugged in?  
Unplug the headphones.  
Is the volume set to the minimum (MIN)?  
Use the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob to raise the volume.  
Could speaker muting be on ([SPEAKER MUTE] button lit)?  
Press the [SPEAKER MUTE] button to defeat speaker muting (unlit).  
The input source (audio  
source) is not output  
Could the input level be set to the minimum?  
Use the appropriate knob for the MIC 1/MIC 2/GUITAR/LINE IN jacks to raise  
the input level.  
Could the [MIC SELECT] button be lit green?  
If the internal mics are the input source ([MIC SELECT] button lit green), the  
sound of the internal mics is not output from the speakers. Use headphones to  
monitor the sound of the internal mics.  
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Problems with the Sound (continued)  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
The input source (audio  
source) is not output  
Could devices be connected to both the MIC 1 jack and GUITAR jack?  
If you connect devices to both the MIC 1 jack and the GUITAR jack, the sound  
from the MIC 1 jack will not be input. If you want to input sound from the MIC 1  
jack, remove the plug from the GUITAR jack.  
Could the setting of the [MIC SELECT] button be incorrect?  
Use the setting that’s appropriate for the input source.  
Could the line input be turned off?  
Turn the LINE IN “On.”  
Insufficient volume from a  
device connected to the  
MIC 1/MIC 2/GUITAR/LINE  
IN jacks  
Could you be using a connection cable that contains an internal resistor?  
Use a connection cable that does not contain an internal resistor (such as one from  
the Roland PCS-series).  
The sound recorded via  
the internal mics is not  
loud enough  
Did you adjust the input level of the internal mics?  
Use Int MIC Gain to raise the input level of the internal mics.  
The recorded sound is  
noisy or distorted  
Is the input level adjusted appropriately?  
Adjust the input level so that the level meter briefly reaches “-3 dB” when loud  
sounds are input.  
Could you have raised the input level for sources that are not connected?  
Even if no equipment is connected, we recommend that you set the input level to  
the minimum (MIN) for all inputs that you are not recording.  
Could the [MIC SELECT] button be lit orange?  
Even if you are intending to record via external mics, a noisy recording may  
indicate that you are actually recording from the internal mics. Set the [MIC  
SELECT] button to the correct position for the audio source you intend to record.  
When recording the sound from an instrument connected to the LINE IN jacks,  
could you be unintentionally recording the sound from another CD-2 source as  
well?  
When recording only the sound from the LINE IN jacks, make sure that [MIC  
SELECT] is off (unlit).  
Could you be applying a mastering effect while creating a music CD?  
Some mastering effect patches may cause noise or distortion when used with  
certain types of material. Try changing to a different mastering effect patch.  
Is the output level set correctly?  
If you raise the output level too high, noise or distortion may occur in the sound  
from the internal speakers. Use the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume.  
An unwanted effect is  
applied to the sound  
Could you have selected an effect?  
Turn the effect “Off.”  
Could a mastering effect be selected?  
Turn the mastering effect “Off.”  
Sound is briefly heard  
from the internal speakers  
even though they are  
muted  
Were you connecting or disconnecting headphones?  
If the speakers are muted (the [SPEAKER MUTE] button is lit), noise may be heard  
from the internal speakers when you connect or disconnect the headphones; this  
is not a malfunction.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
CD-Related Problems  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
Normal playback does not  
work  
Could the CD be upside down?  
Insert the CD with the label facing upward.  
Could you have inserted a CD on which nothing has been recorded?  
Insert a different disc.  
Could you be using Repeat playback?  
Press [1/ALL] enough times to get the Repeat icon (  
/
) to disappear.  
Could you be using A-B Repeat playback?  
Press [A-B] to get the A-B Repeat icon (  
) to disappear.  
Alternatively, press the CD [Stop ( )] to stop playback. A-B Repeat playback will  
be defeated.  
Could the playback speed have been changed?  
Set the Speed setting to “0” so that the Speed icon (  
) disappears.  
) disappears.  
Could the Pitch setting have been changed?  
Set the Pitch setting to “0” so that the Pitch icon (  
Could the Key setting have been changed?  
Set the Key setting to “0” so that the Key icon (  
) disappears.  
Could Center Cancel be turned “On”?  
Press [CENTER CANCEL] so that the Center Cancel icon (  
) disappears.  
Could the CD be damaged?  
Try playing a different CD.  
Could the CD [Play (  
)] button be blinking?  
If the button is blinking, the CD is paused. Press [Play (  
)] to defeat pause.  
Insufficient playback  
volume  
Could the CD playback level be turned down?  
Use CD Mix Level to raise the playback level.  
Can’t record  
Could the CD be upside down?  
Insert the CD with the label facing upward.  
Could you be attempting to record on a CD-R/RW disc that has already been  
finalized?  
Use a blank or appendable CD-R/RW disc.  
If you want to record on a CD-R/RW disc that has already been finalized, you’ll  
need to remove finalization so that the disc can be recorded to again.  
Is it possible that the maximum recordable time or number of tracks (CD-R:  
maximum of 99 tracks, CD-RW: maximum of 98 tracks) has already been exceeded?  
If there are unwanted tracks on the disc, delete them before you continue  
recording. (This is only possible on a CD-RW disc.)  
Could you be attempting to record or erase a CD-RW disc more times than it is  
capable of?  
A CD-RW disc can be recorded and erased approximately one thousand times.  
Could you be attempting to record an extremely short performance?  
You can’t record for less than four seconds.  
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CD-Related Problems (continued)  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
Can’t record (continued)  
Are you using a generic CD-R/RW disc?  
Use a CD-R/RW disc from a recommended manufacturer.  
After recording, the CD  
won’t play back on a  
conventional CD player  
Did you finalize the disc after recording?  
Execute the Finalize operation.  
Is your CD player able to play back CD-R or CD-RW discs?  
If your CD player does not support CD-R or CD-RW discs, they may not play back  
correctly.  
SMF data written to a  
CD-R/RW disc is not  
recognized  
Could the filename contain double-byte (e.g., Japanese) characters?  
Filenames containing double-byte (e.g., Japanese) characters will not be  
recognized.  
The disc tray will not open Is the CD-2 powered up?  
Turn on the power of the CD-2.  
If a power failure has occurred, you can use the emergency eject hole to open the  
disc tray manually.  
CD-R/RW drive produces  
significant mechanical  
noise when operating  
Could you be using a high-speed compatible CD-RW disc?  
If you’re using a high-speed compatible CD-RW disc, performing the following  
operations will cause the disc to rotate at high speed, producing a greater level of  
mechanical noise. This is not a malfunction.  
• When you stop recording  
• When you delete a track  
• When you assign a song number  
• When you finalize  
If you find the mechanical operating noise of the CD-R/RW drive objectionable,  
please use an 8x compatible CD-R disc or a 1-4x compatible CD-RW disc.  
CF Card-Related Problems  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
The CF card is not  
detected  
Could the CF card be of a capacity that is not supported?  
Check the capacity of the CF card, and use a card of a capacity supported by the  
CD-2.  
Is the CF card inserted all the way into the slot?  
Make sure that the card is oriented correctly, and that it is pushed all the way into  
the slot.  
Could you have turned off the power while recording, or could the CF card have  
been subjected to strong impact?  
It is possible that the data has been damaged. Reformat the CF card.  
The CF card won’t play  
back  
Could you have inserted a CF card on which nothing has been recorded?  
Insert a different CF card.  
Could you be using Repeat playback?  
Press [1/ALL] enough times to turn off the Repeat icon (  
/
).  
Could you be using A-B Repeat playback?  
Press [A-B] to get the A-B Repeat icon (  
Alternatively, press the CF card [Stop ( )] to stop playback. A-B Repeat playback  
) to disappear.  
will be defeated.  
Is the CF card [Play (  
)] button blinking?  
If the button is blinking, the CF card is paused. Press [Play (  
)] to defeat pause.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
CF Card-Related Problems (continued)  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
Insufficient playback  
volume  
Could the CF card playback level be set to the minimum?  
Adjust CF Mix Level to raise the playback level.  
Can’t record  
Is the CF card inserted all the way into the slot?  
Make sure that the card is oriented correctly, and that it is pushed all the way into  
the slot.  
Could you be attempting to record an extremely short performance?  
You can’t record for less than four seconds.  
Is it possible that the maximum recordable time or number of tracks (maximum of  
99 tracks) for the card has been exceeded?  
If there are unwanted tracks on the card, delete them before you continue  
recording.  
The recording time is too  
short  
Have you selected the correct recording mode?  
The available recording time will depend on the recording mode. Choose the  
recording mode that’s appropriate for the material you’re recording.  
It takes a long time to  
erase a track  
Could you be erasing a long track?  
The amount of time needed to erase a track will depend on the length of the track  
and on the recording mode (  
The following table shows the time required to erase a track that is three hours long.  
Recording mode  
Standard  
Long  
WAV  
Time required for erasure Approx.  
Approx.  
Approx.  
1 minute  
30 seconds  
45 seconds  
3 minutes  
Wave files written using  
your computer are not  
recognized  
Could the wave files be too short?  
Wave files shorter than four seconds will not be recognized.  
Could the filename contain double-byte characters (e.g., Japanese) or “~” (tilde)?  
Filenames containing double-byte characters (e.g., Japanese) or “~” (tilde) will not  
be recognized.  
Other problems  
See  
Page  
Problem  
Cause and Action  
You hear noise when  
playing a file from a CF  
card track on your  
computer  
Could you be playing a file with a filename extension of “.DAT”?  
“.DAT” files are in a special format used only by the CD-2. Do not attempt to play  
them on your computer.  
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Messages  
If a message is displayed, refer to the following list and take the appropriate action.  
Message  
Blank Disc  
Content  
The disc is blank (empty).  
Action  
Use a CD-R/RW disc that is not blank.  
CD Disc Busy  
CD Disc Full  
CD Track Full  
The disc could not be read/written in time.  
If this appears during playback, use an  
unscratched disc. If this appears during  
recording, use a recommended brand of disc.  
The disc is full. No more tracks can be recorded.  
Record on another disc.  
Delete unwanted tracks to increase the free space  
(CD-RW disc).  
You have reached the maximum number of tracks Record on another disc.  
(CD-R: 99, CD-RW: 98) that can be recorded on a  
disc. No more tracks can be recorded.  
Delete unwanted tracks to increase the free space  
(CD-RW disc). Page 64  
CD Read Failed  
CD Write Failed  
CF Can’t Format  
CF Card Full  
Failed to read a disc.  
Use a disc that is not scratched.  
Use a recommended brand of disc.  
Use a different card.  
Failed to write a disc.  
Failed to format the card.  
The card is full. No more tracks can be recorded.  
Delete unwanted tracks to increase the free space.  
CF No Enough Mem  
CF Track Full  
The card does not have enough free space for the  
operation.  
Delete unwanted tracks to increase the free space.  
You have reached the maximum number of tracks Delete unwanted tracks to increase the free space.  
(99) that can be recorded on a CF card. No more  
tracks can be recorded.  
CF Was Removed  
The CF card was removed while reading or writing. Turn the power off, and then on again; if normal  
operation does not resume, format the card.  
Count-in REC  
Divide Multiple  
Recording will begin after a count-in.  
The track will be divided for writing on multiple  
discs.  
Finalized Disc  
Improper Disc  
The disc has been finalized.  
Use an unfinalized CD-R/RW disc.  
The disc is an inappropriate type for the operation Use a disc that is appropriate for the operation.  
you are attempting to perform.  
Not A CD-RW  
No Title  
The disc is not a CD-RW disc.  
No title has been entered.  
Use a CD-RW disc.  
Assign a title of one character or more.  
Each recording must be longer than four seconds.  
REC Too Short  
You can’t stop recording because the elapsed  
recording time has not reached four seconds.  
The track number can’t be assigned because the  
Assign track numbers at intervals of four seconds  
location selected is less than four seconds after the or greater.  
previous track number.  
Same Name Exists  
SMF Too Big  
A track with the same name exists on the CF card.  
Cannot assign the name to the track.  
Assign a unique name to the track.  
The SMF file exceeds the size (1 MB) that the CD-2 Use an SMF file that the CD-2 is able to play.  
can play. Playback is not possible.  
Short Of Capa  
Tr is Too Short  
Unknown Disc  
You can’t assign a CF track that exceeds the  
available CD-R/RW disc space.  
Either use another disc, or assign a smaller CF  
track.  
You can’t trim or divide because a track can’t be  
shorter than four seconds.  
The disc cannot be used with the CD-2.  
Confirm that the disc can be used.  
Unsupported CF  
Unsupported File  
Waiting Signal..  
The CD-2 is unable to use this CF card.  
The CD-2 is unable to play this SMF file.  
Waiting for audio input to trigger recording.  
Use a different card.  
The CD-2 can play only Format 0 SMF files.  
To begin recording, input an audio signal.  
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Effect Patch List  
DYN (Dynamics Group)  
Patch Name  
Function  
Compressor  
Limiter  
De-Esser  
Basic control of audio dynamic range.  
Basic control of extreme peaks in audio dynamic range.  
Removes sibilance and harshness from the voice.  
Noisy Room  
Loud Voice  
Soft Voice  
Piano  
Use to improve sound intelligibility on recordings made in noisy environments.  
Controls extreme peaks in loud speaking or singing.  
Controls overall dynamic range of subtle singing or speaking.  
Enhances and controls the dynamic range of an acoustic piano for better clarity.  
Smoothes out the dynamic range of a drum kit recording.  
Use when recording a rock or pop band with heavy amplification.  
Use for recording a live performance of a jazz band.  
Use for recording a live concert of a band or orchestra.  
Use on audio with constant extremes in loudness and softness.  
Maximized sound level and tonal character suitable for dance music.  
Slow modulation effect.  
Drum Kit  
Rock Band  
Jazz Band  
Orchestra  
Squish!  
CMP+FAT EQ  
LO&SLOW FLNG  
ST CHORUS  
PS:DETUNE  
ST DOUBLER  
Deep and spacious sound produced by a chorus effect.  
Pitch-shifted sound added to create depth.  
Doubling applied to produce a spacious sound.  
CHORUS+DELAY Chorus and delay combined to enhance the spatial spread.  
1920’s RADIO  
1960’s RADIO  
VINTAGE 45’s  
CLASSIC LP  
Simulates the sound of an antique radio that’s not tuned correctly.  
Simulates the sound of a noisy old radio.  
Simulates the sound of a 45 RPM single played on an antique phonograph.  
Simulates the sound of an LP played on a turntable.  
VCL (Vocal Group)  
Patch Name  
Function  
Reverb SHall  
Reverb LHall  
Reverb SRoom  
Reverb LRoom  
Reverb Plate  
LONG ECHO  
MID ECHO  
Simulate the reverberation in a small hall.  
Simulate the reverberation in a large hall.  
Simulate the reverberation in a small room.  
Simulate the reverberation in a large room.  
Simulate the reverberation of a metallic board.  
Long echo.  
Medium echo.  
SHORT ECHO  
KARAOKE VOX  
Vocal FX  
Male Vocal  
Rock Male  
Short echo.  
Simulate KARAOKE VOX.  
Basic setup for recording or mixing vocals.  
Controls harsh mids and improves the tone quality of a male vocal.  
Adds spaciousness and energy to male vocal.  
Adds an overall mellow sound to the voice.  
Smoothes out harsh mids and adds sparkle to upper frequencies.  
Adds spaciousness and energy to female vocal.  
Adds smoothness and warmth to female jazz performance.  
An effect similar to increasing the number of vocalists.  
Heavy compression to even out the voice for video and radio dialogue.  
Removes low end rumble and “plosives” from vocals miked too close.  
Adds crispness and sizzle to vocals for more presence.  
Adds a double tracking effect to the vocal.  
Jazz Male  
Female Vocal  
Rock Female  
Jazz Female  
Big Chorus  
Narration  
Low Cut  
Sparkle  
Vox Double  
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Patch Name  
Function  
Unison VOX  
M&F Duet  
VOX Detune  
CHIPS & MUNK  
Deep Voice  
Adds a octave down voice to the vocal.  
Transforms a voice into a male part and female part.  
Adds a detune voice to the vocal.  
Pitch shifting effect that raises the octave of the voice.  
Pitch shifting effect that lowers the octave of the voice.  
GTR (Guitar/Bass Group)  
Patch Name  
Function  
JC Clean  
Roland JC-120. Use chorus on the mixdown.  
Rock Lead  
Straight-ahead distortion sound with delay.  
TW Clean  
TEXAS  
Driven Lead  
Metal Lead  
American-made vacuum tube combo amp from the black-face period.  
Driven sound of an American-made vacuum tube amp from the 50’s.  
Replica of a British combo amp modified for high gain.  
A lead sound suitable for metal.  
SWEET LEAD  
Delayed Lead  
80’s Hard  
Large vacuum tube amp stack popular in British hard rock of the 70’s.  
Straight-ahead distortion sound with delay.  
Powerful high-gain metal sound.  
90’s Metal  
Large vacuum tube amp popular for American heavy metal.  
7TH STRINGS?  
JAZZ GT  
The sound of a large vacuum tube amp for heavy metal using a seven-string guitar.  
The sound of a vacuum tube combo amp.  
PH CRUNCH  
JET FLANGER  
AC SimCuttin  
ACOUSTY  
AC Sim Lead  
Brite Acustc  
Tight Bass  
Natural-sounding crunch distortion.  
Distortion with a metallic-sounding flanging effect.  
A tone with a strong attack that won’t get buried by other instruments in the band.  
Use this with a humbucking pickup guitar to obtain the tone of an acoustic guitar.  
Use this with a single-coil pickup guitar to obtain the tone of an acoustic guitar.  
Simulates the sound of the pickups installed in an electric-acoustic. A compressor is lightly applied to the attack.  
Transforms an electric guitar into a crisp-sounding bass guitar.  
Transforms an electric guitar into the sound of a bass guitar strung with heavy strings.  
Simulates a fat-sounding acoustic guitar.  
Loose Bass  
A.GTR Fat  
A.GTR LEAD  
MIC’D ACUSTC  
WIDE ACUSTC  
SLAP’n POP  
FRETLESS B.  
PHASE BASS  
FLANG BASS  
STD BASS  
Simulates an acoustic guitar suitable for lead playing.  
Produces the sound of an acoustic guitar recorded through a mic.  
Simulates an acoustic guitar with a wide left/right spatial spread.  
Hard-compressed sound suitable for slap playing.  
Simulates a fretless bass.  
Produces the sound of a bass with a phaser effect applied.  
Produces the sound of a bass with a flanger effect applied.  
Produces the vintage sound of an early transistor amp.  
DRIVIN’ BASS  
JC-120+COMP  
CRUNCH+COMP  
BLUES+COMP  
HVY CM + VO  
S-PZO+DL EFX  
SIM+50msDL  
SIM+HVY CM  
H-ENH+LNG DL  
A large double-stack vacuum tube amp with a distinctive ultra-low sound and edge.  
An algorithm for simultaneously recording a guitar sent through the JC-120 together with a vocal.  
Suitable for simultaneously recording a crunch sound with natural distortion together with a vocal.  
Suitable for simultaneously recording a midrange lead sound suitable for blues together with a vocal.  
Suitable for simultaneously recording the Liverpool sound of the 60’s together with a vocal.  
Suitable for simultaneously recording an electric-acoustic pickup simulation together with a vocal.  
Suitable for simultaneously recording the sound of a large-bodied acoustic guitar together with a vocal.  
Suitable for simultaneously recording an acoustic guitar with a strong attack together with a vocal.  
Suitable for simultaneously recording an acoustic guitar sound together with a vocal with a long delay applied.  
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Menu List  
The following table shows the various menus that are displayed when [MENU] is pressed.  
Upper Line  
[SYSTEM]  
Lower Line  
LCD Contrast  
See Page  
Time Display  
Show Track Title  
Foot Switch  
Language  
INITIALIZE  
Int MIC Auto Lvl  
Int MIC Gain  
Int MIC Bal  
[MIC]  
Ext MIC1/2 Pan  
CF Rec Mode  
Auto Rec Start  
Auto Marker  
Auto Marker Time  
Auto Marker Lvl  
Sound  
[RECORDING]  
[METRONOME]  
[AUDIO]  
Tempo  
Beat  
Count-in (Beat)  
LINE IN  
CF Mix Level  
CD Mix Level  
AUX OUT Select  
AUX OUT Level  
BACKUP CFCD  
RECOVER CDCF  
CD COPY  
[UTILITY]  
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Specifications  
Recorder  
Tracks  
2 (Stereo)  
Sample Rate  
44.1 kHz  
Signal Processing  
Recording Mode  
Recording Media  
AD/DA conversion: 24 bits  
Standard, Long, WAV  
CompactFlash (16 MB–2 GB), CD-R, CD-RW  
Standard  
Long  
6
2
WAV  
1.5  
3
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
3
6
12  
24  
49  
98  
196  
392  
24  
49  
98  
196  
392  
784  
6
12  
24  
49  
98  
196  
Recording Time (unit: min)  
2GB  
*
*
The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may varys slightly depending on the number  
of songs that were created.  
Maximum recording time of 1 song is 3 hours.  
Recording Songs  
Input/Output  
Audio Input  
Up to 99 songs on a single CompactFlash or CD-R/Up to 98 songs on a single CD-RW  
Internal Stereo Microphone  
MIC Input 1, 2 Jack: XLR-type with phantom power, 1/4 inch TRS phone-type  
Guitar (Hi-Z) Jack: 1/4 inch phone-type, LINE Input Jacks (L, R): RCA phono-type  
Internal Stereo Speaker, PHONES Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone-type,  
AUX Out Jacks (L, R): RCA phono-type  
Audio Output  
Frequency Response  
20 Hz–20 kHz (+0 dB/-2 dB)  
MIC Input 1, 2 Jack: -63– -31 dBu  
(maximum -19 dBu: balanced, maximum -13 dBu: unbalanced)  
Guitar Jack (Hi-Z): -40– -9 dBu (maximum +3 dBu),  
LINE Input Jacks (L, R): -2– +12 dBu (maximum +24 dBu)  
Nominal Input Level (variable)  
Nominal Output Level  
Input Impedance  
AUX Output Jacks (L, R): -8 dBu (maximum +4 dBu)  
MIC Input 1, 2 Jack: 4 k ohms (balanced), Guitar Jack (Hi-Z): 1 M ohms,  
Line Input Jacks (L, R): 9 k ohms  
Output Impedance  
AUX Output Jacks (L, R): 1 k ohms, Phones Jack: 10 ohms  
Recommended Load Impedance AUX Output Jacks (L, R): 10 k ohms or greater, Phones Jack: 32 ohms  
Other Input/Output Connectors MIDI Out Connector: 5-pin DIN type, Foot Switch Jack: 1/4 inch phone type  
Effects  
Dynamics group: 22 patches, Vocal group: 26 patches, Guitar/Bass group: 38 patches,  
Mastering Tool: 25 patches  
Others  
Display  
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)  
302 (W) x 242 (D) x 76 (H) mm  
11-15/16 (W) x 9-9/16 (D) x 3 (H) inches  
Dimensions  
3.1 kg  
6 lbs 14 oz  
Weight  
Power Supply  
Current Draw  
AC Adaptor (PSB-3U)  
3.0 A  
Owner’s Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-3U), Power Cord, CompactFlash (128 M bytes),  
CD-R (Blank media), Card Protector  
Accessories  
Options  
Foot Switch: FS-5U (BOSS), Pedal Switch: DP-2  
*
*
(0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)  
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  
Numerics  
E
Editing a CF Card  
A
Erasing  
B
F
C
CF card ...................................................................... 18, 29  
CompactFlash card .........................................See CF card  
G
I
Input level  
Inserting  
D
92  
 
K
R
L
Removing  
M
S
N
T
O
P
U
Play back a CD  
V
Play back a CF card  
W
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Information  
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland  
distributor in your country as shown below.  
PHILIPPINES  
COSTA RICA  
TRINIDAD  
NORWAY  
JORDAN  
AFRICA  
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
PHILIPPINES  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
AMR Ltd  
Roland Scandinavia Avd.  
AMMAN Trading Agency  
245 Prince Mohammad St.,  
Amman 1118, JORDAN  
TEL: (06) 464-1200  
Ground Floor  
Kontor Norge  
EGYPT  
Al Fanny Trading Office  
9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany  
Street,  
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,  
Cairo 11341, EGYPT  
TEL: 20-2-417-1828  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria Trinidad W.I.  
TEL: (868)638 6385  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95  
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo  
NORWAY  
TEL: (02) 899 9801  
KUWAIT  
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI  
& SONS CO.  
Abdullah Salem Street,  
Safat, KUWAIT  
TEL: 2273 0074  
SINGAPORE  
SWEE LEE MUSIC  
COMPANY PTE. LTD.  
150 Sims Drive,  
SINGAPORE 387381  
TEL: 6846-3676  
URUGUAY  
Todo Musica S.A.  
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa  
1771  
C.P.: 11.800  
Montevideo, URUGUAY  
TEL: (02) 924-2335  
CURACAO  
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Curacao, Netherland Antilles  
TEL:(305)5926866  
POLAND  
MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O.  
UL. Gibraltarska 4.  
PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND  
TEL: (022) 679 44 19  
REUNION  
TEL: 243-6399  
Maison FO - YAM Marcel  
25 Rue Jules Hermann,  
Chaudron - BP79 97 491  
Ste Clotilde Cedex,  
LEBANON  
Chahine S.A.L.  
Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine  
Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-  
5857  
Beirut, LEBANON  
TEL: (01) 20-1441  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez  
Calle Proyecto Central No.3  
Ens.La Esperilla  
Santo Domingo,  
Dominican Republic  
TEL:(809) 683 0305  
PORTUGAL  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Portugal Office  
Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto  
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL  
TEL: 22 608 00 60  
CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE LTD  
Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E,  
#02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980  
TEL: 6243-9555  
VENEZUELA  
Instrumentos Musicales  
Allegro,C.A.  
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar  
REUNION ISLAND  
TEL: (0262) 218-429  
SOUTH AFRICA  
That Other Music Shop(PTY)Ltd.  
11 Melle St., Braamfontein,  
Johannesbourg,  
SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (011) 403 4105  
TAIWAN  
ROLAND TAIWAN  
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.  
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung  
Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei,  
TAIWAN, R.O.C.  
import  
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo  
Caracas, Venezuela  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
ROMANIA  
FBS LINES  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni,  
ROMANIA  
OMAN  
ECUADOR  
Mas Musika  
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma  
Guayaquil - Ecuador  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
P.O. BOX 37, MUSCAT,  
POSTAL CODE 113  
TEL: 931-3705  
FAX: (011) 403 1234  
EUROPE  
TEL:(593-4)2302364  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.  
17 Werdmuller Centre,  
Main Road, Claremont 7708  
SOUTH AFRICA  
QATAR  
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &  
Stores)  
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR  
TEL: 4423-554  
EL SALVADOR  
OMNI MUSIC  
75 Avenida Norte y Final  
Alameda Juan Pablo II,  
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,  
EL SALVADOR  
THAILAND  
AUSTRIA  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
RUSSIA  
MuTek  
3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1.k.l  
107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (095) 169 5043  
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2,  
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 2248821  
TEL: (021) 674 4030  
Austrian Office  
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,  
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA  
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260  
SAUDI ARABIA  
aDawliah Universal  
Electronics APL  
Corniche Road, Aldossary  
Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar,  
SAUDI ARABIA  
VIETNAM  
Saigon Music  
Suite DP-8  
40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street  
Hochiminh City, VIETNAM  
TEL: (08) 930-1969  
TEL: 262-0788  
SPAIN  
ASIA  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
08005 Barcelona SPAIN  
TEL: 93 493 91 00  
GUATEMALA  
BELGIUM/FRANCE/  
HOLLAND/  
LUXEMBOURG  
Roland Central Europe N.V.  
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
CHINA  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road  
Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala  
Guatemala  
SWEDEN  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.  
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN  
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20  
P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952  
SAUDI ARABIA  
TEL: (03) 898 2081  
TEL:(502) 599-2888  
HONDURAS  
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.  
BO.Paz Barahona  
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O  
San Pedro Sula, Honduras  
TEL: (504) 553-2029  
AUSTRALIA/  
NEW ZEALAND  
TEL: (014) 575811  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing  
100011 CHINA  
SYRIA  
Technical Light & Sound  
Center  
Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.  
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,  
Damascus, SYRIA  
CZECH REP.  
K-AUDIO  
Kardasovska 626.  
CZ-198 00 Praha 9,  
CZECH REP.  
AUSTRALIA/  
SWITZERLAND  
Roland (Switzerland) AG  
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen,  
SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 927-8383  
NEW ZEALAND  
Roland Corporation  
Australia Pty.,Ltd.  
38 Campbell Avenue  
Dee Why West. NSW 2099  
AUSTRALIA  
MARTINIQUE  
Musique & Son  
Z.I.Les Mangle  
97232 Le Lamantin  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 426860  
TEL: (2) 666 10529  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
DENMARK  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(GUANGZHOU OFFICE)  
2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie  
Yi Xiang, Wu Yang Xin Cheng,  
Guangzhou 510600, CHINA  
TEL: (020) 8736-0428  
TURKEY  
Ant Muzik Aletleri Ithalat Ve  
Ihracat Ltd Sti  
Siraselviler Caddesi  
Siraselviler Pasaji No:74/20  
Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 2449624  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,  
DK-2100 Copenhagen  
DENMARK  
UKRAINE  
TIC-TAC  
Mira Str. 19/108  
P.O. Box 180  
295400 Munkachevo,  
UKRAINE  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
For Australia  
Tel: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
Tel: (09) 3098 715  
Gigamusic SARL  
10 Rte De La Folie  
97200 Fort De France  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 715222  
TEL: 3916 6200  
FINLAND  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
Finland  
Elannontie 5  
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020  
HONG KONG  
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.  
Service Division  
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen  
Wan, New Territories,  
HONG KONG  
U.A.E.  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
UNITED KINGDOM  
MEXICO  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA  
SA7 9FJ,  
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.  
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar  
de los Padres 01780 Mexico  
D.F. MEXICO  
ARGENTINA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
(1123) Buenos Aires  
ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
GERMANY  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844  
Norderstedt, GERMANY  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
TEL: 2415 0911  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
NICARAGUA  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, Nicaragua  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
NORTH AMERICA  
MIDDLE EAST  
BARBADOS  
GREECE  
STOLLAS S.A.  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Music Ltd.  
(Head Office)  
5480 Parkwood Way  
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4  
CANADA  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados  
TEL: (246)430-1100  
INDIA  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
409, Nirman Kendra  
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound  
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,  
Mumbai-400011, INDIA  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
BAHRAIN  
Moon Stores  
No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,  
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,  
State of BAHRAIN  
TEL: (505)277-2557  
BRAZIL  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
PANAMA  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE  
PANAMA  
TEL: 17 211 005  
HUNGARY  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83  
H-2046 Torokbalint,  
HUNGARY  
CYPRUS  
Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.  
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,  
CYPRUS  
Roland Canada Music Ltd.  
(Toronto Office)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6  
CANADA  
INDONESIA  
PT Citra IntiRama  
J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150  
Jakarta Pusat  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
TEL: 315-0101  
TEL: (23) 511011  
CHILE  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
PARAGUAY  
Distribuidora De  
Instrumentos Musicales  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
TEL: (022) 66-9426  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
IRELAND  
Roland Ireland  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
IRAN  
MOCO INC.  
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,  
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad  
Tehran, IRAN  
U. S. A.  
KOREA  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
COLOMBIA  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, Colombia  
PERU  
Audionet  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Miraflores  
TEL: (021) 285-4169  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
ITALY  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
ISRAEL  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
MALAYSIA  
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
TEL: (574)3812529  
Lima - Peru  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND)  
Information  
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For EU Countries  
For the USA  
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.  
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.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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CompactFlash and  
are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation and licensed by CompactFlash association.  
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) trademarks.  
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